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|Charter Announces First Quarter 2013 Results
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"Less than a year ago, we implemented a new strategy that substantially changed the way that Charter does business. While we still have more work to do, significant progress is evident in our first quarter results," said
1 Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are defined in the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics" section and are reconciled to net loss and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively, in the addendum of this news release.
Key Operating Results
During the first quarter of 2013, Charter continued to see strong demand for its triple play offering. Triple play penetration grew by 60 basis points during the quarter, from 29.9% to 30.5%. The Company continues to focus on enhancing the value of its core offerings and improving service levels in order to increase the penetration of its products and to produce higher-quality, longer-term relationships with customers.
Charter's all-digital initiative, which will allow the Company to offer more content and faster Internet speeds, has already started in some markets, including
During the first quarter of 2013, residential customer relationships grew by 56,000, down from a gain of 86,000 in the first quarter of 2012, which benefited from the Company's more aggressive promotional offers. Residential PSUs increased by 134,000, a decline from the gain of 192,000 in the year-ago quarter. Commercial customer relationships declined by 2,000 in the first quarter of 2013. Charter reported a loss of 10,000 commercial video customers during the quarter, compared to a gain of 7,000 in the prior-year quarter. The commercial video customer loss reported in the first quarter of 2013 relates to the reporting of such customers on an equivalent bulk unit ("EBU") basis, which reduces total reported bulk customers, when a basic cable rate increase is implemented. Commercial video billing relationships increased during the quarter, commercial video revenue grew year over year, and excluding the impact of the rate increases on EBU reporting, total commercial relationships increased by 8,000.
Residential video customers declined by 24,000 in the first quarter of 2013, versus a gain of 20,000 video customers in the year-ago period. Excluding limited basic customer losses of 28,000, video customers grew by 4,000 during the first quarter. Expanded basic customer growth was driven by a more competitive video product, which now includes over 100 HD channels, packaging of advanced services, and the transition to new selling methods.
Charter added 99,000 residential Internet customers in the first quarter of 2013, compared to 141,000 a year ago. With its new pricing and packaging, Charter less actively markets standalone Internet offers, as compared to the first quarter of 2012. The Company continues to see strong demand for its Internet service as consumers value the speed and reliability of Charter's high speed offering.
During the first quarter, the Company added 59,000 residential telephone customers versus a gain of 31,000 during the first quarter of 2012. Strength in telephone customer growth reflects the higher sell-in of triple play service resulting from simplified pricing and packaging.
First quarter residential revenue per customer relationship totaled
First Quarter Financial Results
First quarter 2013 revenues rose to
Video revenues totaled
Internet revenues grew 10.8% compared to the year-ago quarter to
Commercial revenues rose to
First quarter advertising sales revenues of
Operating Costs and Expenses
First quarter total operating costs and expenses increased 6.1% compared to the year-ago period, primarily reflecting increases in programming expense and costs to service customers. First quarter programming expense increased
Adjusted EBITDA
First quarter adjusted EBITDA of
Net Loss
Net loss totaled
Capital Expenditures
Property, plant and equipment expenditures were
In 2013, capital expenditures are expected to be approximately
Cash Flow
During the first quarter of 2013, net cash flows from operating activities totaled
Free cash flow for the first quarter of 2013 was
In the first quarter of 2013, Charter issued
Total principal amount of debt was approximately
Conference Call
Charter will host a conference call on
The conference call will be webcast live via the Company's website at charter.com. The webcast can be accessed by selecting "Investor & News Center" from the lower menu on the home page. The call will be archived in the "Investor & News Center" in the "Financial Information" section on the left beginning two hours after completion of the call. Participants should go to the webcast link no later than 10 minutes prior to the start time to register.
Those participating via telephone should dial 866-919-0894 no later than 10 minutes prior to the call. International participants should dial 706-679-9379. The conference ID code for the call is 33265994.
A replay of the call will be available at 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406 beginning two hours after the completion of the call through the end of business on
Additional Information Available on Website
The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes contained in the Company's Form 10-Q for three months ended March 31, 2013 available on the "Investor & News Center" of our website at charter.com in the "Financial Information" section. A slide presentation to accompany the conference call and a trending schedule containing historical customer and financial data can also be found in the "Financial Information" section.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics
The Company uses certain measures that are not defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") to evaluate various aspects of its business. Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net loss or cash flows from operating activities reported in accordance with GAAP. These terms, as defined by Charter, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to net loss and free cash flow is reconciled to net cash flows from operating activities in the addendum of this news release.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss plus net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, loss on derivative instruments, net and other operating expenses, such as special charges and (gain) loss on sale or retirement of assets. As such, it eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of the Company's businesses as well as other non-cash or special items, and is unaffected by the Company's capital structure or investment activities. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management and the Company's Board to evaluate the performance of the Company's business. However, these measures are limited in that they do not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues and the cash cost of financing. Management evaluates these costs through other financial measures.
Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows from operating activities, less purchases of property, plant and equipment and changes in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures.
The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow provide information useful to investors in assessing Charter's performance and its ability to service its debt, fund operations and make additional investments with internally generated funds. In addition, adjusted EBITDA generally correlates to the leverage ratio calculation under the Company's credit facilities or outstanding notes to determine compliance with the covenants contained in the credit facilities and notes (all such documents have been previously filed with the
About Charter
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our filings with the
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP term. See page 6 of this addendum for the reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss as defined by GAAP.
See footnotes to unaudited summary of operating statistics on page 5 of this addendum.
(a) See page 1 of this addendum for detail of the components included within adjusted EBITDA.
The above schedules are presented in order to reconcile adjusted EBITDA and free cash flows, both non-GAAP measures, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in accordance with Section 401(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.


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The Cultural Revolution in China was in full swing the last time Tom Brokaw visited there in 1975. A few months ago he returned from his most recent trip and, although the Cultural Revolution is an episode of the past, the Chinese seem to be just as inscrutable as ever.
''Warm, but inscrutable,'' Mr. Brokaw chuckles at his own use of the cliche, during an interview in his corner office at NBC News headquarters in Rockefeller Center.
His observations and the camera work of a British company, ASH Films Ltd., are the backbone of an NBC White Paper, Journey to the Heart of China (NBC, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8-10 p.m.)m.
Tom Brokaw is one of television's purest broadcast journalists. After graduating from the University of South Dakota, he went right into TV as a newsman on KMTV in Omaha in 1962, then anchored the late evening news on WSB-TV in Atlanta in 1965. In 1966 he moved to the NBC station in Los Angeles, KNBC, then to Washington as the NBC White House correspondent, where he remained until 1976, when he became principal correspondent, then co-anchor, on the ''Today'' show. He stayed there until the end of 1981. In 1982 he was made co-anchor with Roger Mudd of the ''NBC Nightly News.'' Then a few months ago, with NBC third of three in the network news ratings, Mr. Mudd was removed from his job and Brokaw was made sole anchor.
All this without benefit of newspaper experience, but with a high degree of hard-nosed news-gathering ability, which has won the admiration of many veteran print journalists. Whether or not Mr. Brokaw will be able to pull NBC News into shouting distance of CBS and keep it ahead of ABC is a situation being watched very careful in news circles . . . and in top-level NBC headquarters.
Now, he hesitates to make any political pronouncements about what he found in China. ''This show is not about politics,'' he insists. ''It's about how people live. In fact, I would say it is a kind of very sophisticated home movie.''
Was he able to travel around the country freely?
''I was able to go to a Confucian and a Buddhist temple which were both closed during the Cultural Revolution. I went from Peking to Nanjing by train, where I got (into) a prison, a courthouse, and an apartment complex. After that Shanghai, where I went to a shipyard, a shoe factory, and a street market.
''Nothing was shut off from me. Everything we asked for, we got. The only reservation was when we shot some street scenes about their new crackdown on law and order. They were a little nervous about that, but they checked with Peking and it was OK.
''But they talk openly about things like 'the gang of four' and the Cultural Revolution. China seems to have really come back into the sunshine again after this long night of darkness. They tell tales about what it was like and how it could not happen again because people wouldn't stand for it this time.''
What are the greatest misconceptions Americans and Chinese have about each other?
''Here we believe that China is a happy, uniform worker's paradise. That the Chinese all get along. This is a country of 1 billion, 8 million people who live in a variety of provinces and villages and localities, each with their own distinctive way of doing things. I think Americans think of China as a fantasyland. It's a real place with real problems.
''Americans must learn that these are people with a long view of history. They've been through a lot of trauma in the last 35 years, but as one of the Chinese I talked to said, 'The Cultural Revolution is just a pimple on the face of China.' As traumatic as it was - maybe 800,000 people killed - they move on.
''The Chinese can't believe that our great consumer society really exists. They are just astounded by the stories of what we have, and really don't believe them. We visited one family, a rich peasant family, and they had two bicycles, two tape recorders, two radios, and every member of the family had a wristwatch. That they considered inordinate wealth. Take the poorest farm family in Iowa and they have more than that.''
Did Tom Brokaw observe many changes since his last visit there in 1975?
''Yes. It turns out that China was in the middle of the Cultural Revolution then, although many Americans and outsiders just didn't know what was going on because (the Chinese) were so secretive. But it was very authoritarian, everything was very dogmatic. You couldn't engage anybody in real conversation about anything. We had a guide who spoke only in doctrinaire terms. Everything came out 'I do this only for Chairman Mao' and 'We are interested only in furthering the spirit of the revolution.' That kind of stuff. This time our guide was a man from the New China News Agency and he was quite forthcoming about the meaning of the Cultural Revolution and some of the flaws that still exist in the system.
''This time I also found that people were often dressed in Western style, women had their hair done, they were wearing sweaters and many different styles, whereas before it was just this monotonous look to them. But it's still a society closely run by the Communist Party and by a handful of leaders in Peking.''
How about food?
''An American tourist who goes there in a package deal eats in a dining room set aside for tourists and pays a lot more than Chinese pay for food.
''We wanted to give a dinner, and the people showing us around asked us to let them order it. We got a much grander meal at half the price. So it's a bizarre kind of thing; the price of food in restaurants depends upon where you are and who you are with.''
Mr. Brokaw admits that he loves Chinese food and reveled in the chance to eat it at every meal.
''I ate everything. I ate chicken feet; I ate eels. Everything. The food was exceptional. There's a certain amount of prosperity in China now and there's lots of food around. They've had good crops, so people are eating well. The food is the same as New York Chinese food . . . only more exotic. They say that the Cantonese will eat anything with four legs except a table and anything with wings except an airplane. And that means cat, dog, armadillo, anteater, snake, everything.''
What has happened to all those millions of little Red Books which contained the sayings of Chairman Mao Tse-tung?
''I had to take my own into the country. They are hard to find. There's now a new book,'' and he holds up a copy. ''The Expressions of Deng Xiaoping.''
Do the Chinese see much television?
''I saw a lot of English lessons on TV. And a lot of 'Zoro.' They are worried about showing too much of Western TV, not merely crime but the whole Western value system. The dress, behavior, violence and crime.''
Is crime a growing problem in China?
''It's growing sufficiently so there's a crackdown. But it's still not like anything in most Western countries. In one district of 300,000 people they had 100 court cases.
''But there were reports of street fights that we couldn't track down. And the punishment for rape and kidnapping and murder is execution . . . people get shot in public.''
What would Tom Brokaw like the show to accomplish?
''I think Americans must have a more realistic view of what Chinese society is all about. That it is unique as a culture and yet it is richly varied within China. There are thousands of local dialects and many distinctive minority groups, for example. That life in an industrial town can be quite harsh, up in the northwest quite regimented, whereas life in Shanghai is quite urbane and fairly Western. In the villages, life is very primitive. People in America sometimes don't understand that in the 20th century this great society can be so primitive that a real sign of wealth is just two pigs. And they keep the pigs right next to the house and pump the methane gas from the pig waste right into the house and use it for fuel. That's very primitive.
''What I'd really like the show to do, ultimately, is demonstrate to the American people what China and the Chinese people are all about.'' He doesn't seem at all awed by the rather awesome goal he has set for his two-hour special.
Brokaw believes his ''NBC Nightly News'' is going very well. ''I think if people look at this program night after night on a qualitative basis, which is the important thing, they will find that this is a first-rate news program fully competitive every night. Judge us that way, not by the weekly score card of ratings.''
He says he misses the ''Today'' show. ''I miss the longitude and latitude of it. You had all this time to do things and really get deeply into matters . . .''
Although the ''NBC Nightly News'' remains in second or sometimes third place, there is unanimous agreement that Tom Brokaw ranks as No. 1 in good looks among TV newsmen. His still-boyish grin and business-wear-ad appearance sometimes seem to put a strain on him to make certain that the world knows that he is a serious , intelligent, hardworking adult. Occasionally that even results in accusations of pretentiousness.
I didn't find him so at all. The interview started with Mr. Brokaw offering me a David's chocolate-chip cookie and ended with him tossing a miniature football around the office with the producer of ''NBC Nightly News.''
Not exactly pomposity in action.

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We're still a long way from Jonathon Niese's first pitch of the 2014 season against Washington, but that doesn't mean there aren't already some New York Mets on the hot seat, broiling under the glare of expectations.
Every spring in every camp there are several players on a short-patience rope and the Mets are no exception. In my mind, there are five facing a make-or-break season, beginning with Niese:
Jonathon Niese: Will it ever happen for him? He was signed to a multi-year extension because he was young, left-handed and could throw hard. However, he's never won more than 13 games in a season and has sustained a myriad of injuries, including shoulder problems last season. At 29, there's still time, but could one of the young prospects prompt the Mets to shop him?
Ike Davis: No Mets "question list,'' doesn't have his name. It is last-chance time for the former hot prospect. After 32 homers in 2012, that's the plateau the club is seeking. The Mets would take less, say 25, if his RBI production and on-base percentage were high and his strikeouts substantially cut. He either hits this year or he's gone.
Ruben Tejada: The Mets toyed with signing Stephen Drew, but were sold on the potential of the younger and cheaper Tejada after his commitment at a Michigan fitness camp. The Mets are pointing to 2015 and Matt Harvey's return to when they can realistically contend, and they won't be able to do that with a hole at shortstop.
Curtis Granderson: Signed a four-year deal for big money in the hope of providing power in the outfield. I have two words: Jason Bay. Fans are smart enough to realize he won't hit for the power he did at Yankee Stadium, but they won't accept Bay-like numbers. Granderson represents the Mets' promise to improve and needs to live up to those expectations.
Chris Young: He's probably gone after this season, but he'll start the year with a bulls-eye on his back. With his recent numbers it is incomprehensible for him to get a $7.25 million contract. He must produce for his own peace of mind in shutting up the boos.


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From monster trucks to parades and fireworks, there's a bevy of area Independence Day activities in and around MetroWest.
From monster trucks to parades and fireworks, there's a bevy of area Independence Day activities
BROCKTON FAIR: Through July 7: Monster trucks, demolition derby, livestock daily shows, fireworks and much more. Visit www.brocktonfair.com for information.
NORWOOD: The celebration begins on June 30 at 7 p.m. with the Sharon Concert Band on the Norwood Town Common. A carillon concert with music by Tatiana Lukyanova will be held July 1 at 7 p.m. Fourth of July events begin at 12:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The annual Children's Bicycle, Tricycle, Doll Carriage and Historical Character Parade sign-ups begin then, with the parade itself starting at 1 p.m. At 3 p.m., there will be an Independence Day Carillon Concert. The Norwood Firecracker 5K Road Race begins at 5 p.m. - Town Common to Hawes Pool and back ($20, $10 for over 60, $15 for everyone else). Register at millenniumreg.com or at the Norwood Civic Center, the Vanderbilt Club or Charles River Running. Norwood's Fourth of July Parade Spectacular follows at 5:30 p.m., Coakley Middle School and to Shaw's Plaza.
BOSTON HARBORFEST: July 2-7, including the Opening Ceremony on July 2; Children's Day on July 3; Party on the Plaza on July 6, and Chowderfest on July 7. Visit www.bostonharborfest.com for information and updates.
FOXBOROUGH: Patriot Place has scheduled a full lineup of free family activities surrounding the Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50, a 5K and 10K road race at Patriot Place on July 3. Two days of events will build up to the second consecutive fireworks spectacular above Patriot Place that is free and open to the public and will be accompanied by a festive holiday musical score broadcast by WGAO Power 88 FM (88.3 FM) from Dean College. The festivities kick off on Monday, July 1, with a sand sculpting demonstration, face painters, backyard games and live music, among other free activities. The free family activities continue on July 2 and on race day, July 3 (www.harvardpilgrimfinishatthe50.com), with the Harvard Pilgrim Fitness Expo, more family activities and free, live music building up to the Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50. For a full list of free family activities at Patriot Place taking place July 1-3, visit www.patriot-place.com/Finishatthe50.aspx. Following the races, which begin at 5:30 p.m. with the 5K, and 10K at 6:30 p.m., Patriot Place will host a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The display will last for more than 20 minutes, the same length as Boston's annual July 4 fireworks, and will be accompanied by a musical score available by tuning into Dean College Radio, Power 88 FM, at 88.3 FM, or streaming online at www.power883.org. Families can watch the fireworks show from inside Patriot Place's North Marketplace or from the parking lots around Patriot Place.
LEXINGTON LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL: At Hastings Field July 2-6, with fireworks on July 3 after dusk and youth games on July 4 at 10 a.m. For hours and more information, visit www.lexingtonlions.org.
FRANKLIN: The town's annual celebration will be held July 3-7 at the Common (no fireworks this year). On July 3, food booths and amusements open 6-10 p.m., with the Digger Dawg Band performing 7-10 p.m. On July 4, food booths and amusements open 11 a.m.-10 p.m., with DJ Bob Brown 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; local youth bands 1-4 p.m.; Tyler Zajac 4-5 p.m.; and the "Z" Band 7-10 p.m. On July 5, food booths and amusements open 6-10 p.m., with the Corvairs oldies band performing 7-10 p.m. On July 6, it's Children's Day. Food booths and amusements open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. At noon, children's parade; Vic and Sticks 1-2 p.m.; Flippo the Clown 2-3 p.m.; Jamie Barrett 3-4 p.m.; Franklin Idol Contest 4-7 p.m.; and the Groove Doctors Band 7-10 p.m. On July 7, food booths and amusements open 1-7 p.m. The parade will be held 2-3:30 p.m.; Tyler Zajac 4-5 p.m., and Idol winners announced at 5 p.m. For updates, visit http://july4thfranklinma.com/.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW: The Cars of Summer Classic Car Show will take place at Green Hill Park in Worcester from July 4-7. Antique, classic, retro, and specialty cars come together for a great holiday in the park. Music, entertainment, food vendors, product vendors, antique car auction, car corral and much more. Cost: $35 four-day show car pass, $30 four-day spectator pass, $10 one-day spectator pass. For information, visit www.carsofsummer.com; email email@example.com; or call 508-832-7007.
WALTHAM: The Waltham Celebration Committee and Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy are pleased to announce that they will be hosting two days of events for this year's Fourth of July Celebration. On July 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Prospect Hill Park, there will be a family event featuring free children's rides, pony rides, animal shows, music and much more. On July 5 at Leary Field, Back in Time will be performing at 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Children's rides will be at Prospect Hill only. For additional information, contact 781-314-3100.
Sunday, June 30
MINI-TRIATHLON IN NATICK: Memorial Beach, off West Street, starts at 9:30 a.m. Quarter-mile swim, 3-mile bike ride, 1-mile run. Families and teams welcome. Call Natick Recreation and Parks to register, 508-647-6530.
Tuesday, July 2
FAMILY NIGHT IN NATICK: Natick's Friends of the Fourth will hold its annual Family Night on the Common 4:30-8 p.m. The Children's Parade will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.natick4th.org for updates.
Wednesday, July 3
HARVARD: Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, will once again host the town's 4th of July activities from 5 p.m. until dark, including the fireworks display. Visit www.fruitlands.org for information.
MILFORD: There will be a fireworks display around 10 p.m. at Fino Field.
NEEDHAM: The Needham Exchange Club is pleased to announce the schedule of events for the 2013 4th of July Celebration. On July 3 at Memorial Park, there will be food tents available from 5-8:45 p.m.; children's entertainment from 5-8 p.m., featuring pony rides, face painting and more; the Reminisants will perform from 7-9:15 p.m., followed by fireworks at dusk.
SHARON: A day of festivities, including a doll carriage parade and fireworks, at Memorial Park Beach. Visit www.sharonjuly4th.org for details and updates.
WALPOLE: The Night Before the Fourth, including fireworks at 9:30 p.m., will take place at Joe Morgan Field. For information, please contact Aicha Kelley at 508-660-6371. Ran date for the fireworks will be July 5.
WORCESTER: At East Park (Christoforo Columbo), Shrewsbury Street. Schedule of events — 6 p.m., park opens, Kids Korner; 7:30 p.m., festivities will begin with a flag raising ceremony; 8 p.m., Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra performs; 9:30 p.m., fireworks display. Rain date July 5.
Thursday, July 4
ACTON: From 3-10 p.m., NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way. From 3-6:30 p.m., Family Fun; from 6:30-9:30 p.m., a free concert with Beatlejuice; at dusk, fireworks. Rain date (fireworks only) July 5. Visit www.acton-ma.gov/events for details and updates.
BELLINGHAM: The annual concert and fireworks will be held at the high school field. The concert will begin at 7 p.m., with the fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
BOSTON: Reading of the Declaration of Independence — Once a year, Boston residents and visitors get to hear the famous speech read from the balcony as it was on July 18, 1776. Location: Old State House, State and Division streets, 10-10:30 a.m. The Boston Pops will present its 40th July 4 concert on the Esplanade beginning at 8 p.m. The fireworks will be set off around 10 p.m.
CONCORD: All are invited to the Emerson Field on July 4 for Picnic in the Park that include all-day music, many kinds of food supplied by Concord nonprofit organizations and activities for all ages. The fun begins with the (weather permitting) tethered balloon rides in the Remax balloon starting at an earlier time of 10 a.m. The popular decorated bicycle parade takes place at 11:30 (children gather at 11:15 a.m.). Music will be provided by the Jolly Rogues (11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.) singing and playing lively music of the 18th century; bluegrass music by Southern Rail (1:30-3 p.m.) and concert music by the Concord Band (3:15-4:30 p.m.). Activities for families will include field games (12:30-1:30 p.m.), balloon twisting (1-3 p.m.), the popular Fire Department 911 House, the Police Department radar toss, a demonstration of hula hoop use given by the Boston Hoop Troop and, for teens, a henna artist will make temporary tattoos. In case of rain, the music will be moved indoors.
LINCOLN: 7:45-8:15 a.m., new Town Hall — Registration for Firecracker Run: A 2.5- or 4-mile scenic run, $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under and includes a T-shirt. Entry forms are available on race day; 8:30 a.m. Race Time, Musket Fire Start: The top three finishers for each age group/gender will be recognized at the Boy Scout BBQ. 10 a.m. — Children's Bike Parade at intersection of Lincoln Road and Upland Field Road; 10:30 a.m. — Declaration of Independence by the Lincoln Minute Men at the new Town Hall; 10:40 a.m. — Town of Lincoln July 4th Parade. Starts at Lincoln Road, from Ballfield Road to the Public Library. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Boy Scout Cookout at Pierce House on Weston Road; noon-7 p.m. — Townwide Swim at Codman Pool on Ballfield Road; 12:45-3 p.m. — Mixed-Up Tennis Tournament at Ballfield Road; 7 p.m. — Concert, barbecue and fireworks. Parking is available in the Ballfield Road Complex for $20/car. Enjoy BBQ from Firebox in Bedford, ice cream and a performance from rock band Version 5! Food is served at 7 and music starts at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at app. 9:15 p.m. and WILL be fired in light rain. Visit www.LincolnRec.com for updates. Rain date is July 5.
NATICK: Start with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, East Central Street, from 7 a.m.-noon. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. The parade will step off from the Route 9/27 Plaza at 9 a.m. The theme is "Natick Traditions — A Spirit of Volunteerism;" the grand marshal is Rex Trailer, in memoriam. The parade will go down Route 27 to Route 135 before ending in front of St. Patrick's Parish. Visit www.natick4th.org for updates.
NEEDHAM: On July 4, the annual 5K road race will begin 8:30 a.m. at the Needham Library. At 8:45 a.m., the Children's Parade will step off from Greene's Field, with decorated bikes and costumes. At 9 a.m., there will be a salute and flag raising on the Common, followed by the parade at 9 a.m. From 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., there will be a craft fair and flea market, with food tents open from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. At noon, there will be children's races and contests at the football field, including sack races and egg toss; at 2 p.m., there will be an open swim meet at Rosemary Pool, along with the All-Star Game between Majors American and Majors National at Memorial Field. Visit www.needhamexchangeclub.org for updates.
NEWTON: Kids' Morning at Newton Centre Playground, Tyler Terrace, 10 a.m.-noon. For children age 3-12. Includes a grand pet parade, teddy bear parade, decorated doll carriage parade and foot races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks. At the Russell J. Halloran Field and Sports Complex, there will be an open air market and amusement rides from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., with handmade and international crafts, food vendors and children's activities. The Boston Association of Cabaret Artists will perform from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the gazebo, with patriotic, jazz, Broadway and rock tunes. Kevin McNamara, troubadour, will perform at 5 p.m. The Bo Winiker Orchestra will perform at 6 p.m.; bring blankets and lawn chairs. Fireworks will cap the celebration at 9 p.m.
OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE: 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. OSV celebrates Independence Day each year, with a spectacular fireworks display over the Village Countryside in addition to OSV's regular daytime activities. Visitors can sign a giant Declaration of Independence and play 1830s-style "Base-ball." The evening celebration includes music, magic, family games and activities, followed by a 30-minute fireworks display at dusk. Beer, wine, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks are offered for sale, or visitors can bring their own picnic food. For admission rates and other information, visit www.osv.org.
SHERBORN: Field events at Laurel Fields will begin at 9 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.). The parade will get under way at 2 p.m. Those entering a float are asked to line up at Lamplighter Lane at 1:30 p.m.; antique cars will line up at Stony Brook Road at the same time. The parade route will be down Route 27 to the Jameson fields. Fire engine rides will begin at 5 p.m. Events are sponsored by the Sherborn Fire and Rescue Association.
SHREWSBURY: The annual celebration will take place at Dean Park, 785 Main St., from noon-4 p.m. Cookout, music and inflatables. For information, call Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation at 508-841-8503.
SUDBURY: All are welcome to come and watch one of the area's best parades. The parade forms on Union Avenue between Station Road and Codjer Lane. Step-off time is 1 p.m.
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Studies show African American students face the most hurdles. Thursday, Sherman Schools asked author and Education Consultant Mychal Wynn talked to students at Fred Douglas School.
"Particularly boys believe that football will get me into college, but forgetting that it's math and science that will get me through college," said Wynn.
He told parents and students they must create a culture of success and focus on academics; not just athletics.
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TURLOCK, Calif., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A California woman has lost her job after posting a comment on Facebook, including the use of the 'N' word, saying President Barack Obama could be assassinated.
Denise Helms' Facebook page was protected by privacy settings, the Modesto (Calif.) Bee reported. But one of her Facebook friends picked up the comment made after Obama won re-election Tuesday and broadcast it via Twitter.
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BOSTON � The San Jose Sharks team that came swaggering into TD Garden with an NHL-leading 8-0-1 record on Thursday night actually got its start last season, according to forward Logan Couture.
Truth be told, the success story goes back even further � several years ago, in fact, to those Worcester Sharks teams that funneled so many talented players to their NHL parent.
"I think it started last year at trade deadline," Couture said on Tuesday during a stop at the Nativity School in Worcester, where he and teammates Matt Irwin and Tommy Wingels promoted a "Reading Is Cool" program for the pupils there.
"We changed some players with better mentality that wanted to play, and got quicker, played more of a north-south game, and it's been good since then."
The additions were veteran forward Raffi Torres, who is currently on the injured list with an ACL injury suffered in training camp, and Scott Hannan. But the new mentality has stuck as the Sharks � with no fewer than eight Worcester products on their roster � reeled off six straight victories to start the season. They lost in a shootout at Dallas, but came into Boston having won two in a row, including a 1-0 shootout victory at Detroit on Monday night in which Couture scored the winning goal.
As of Thursday, San Jose had scored the most goals (40) and had the best goal differential (+24) in the league.
It was the first time back in Worcester in some time for Couture, Irwin and Wingels. Couture played half a season at the DCU Center in 2011-12, getting 20 goals and 53 points in just 42 games. Wingels, also a forward, played 29 games that season in Worcester and 69 games the season before, accumulating 30 goals and 54 points in 99 games. Irwin, a defenseman, spent 2� seasons with the AHL club before heading to San Jose to stay last season.
Couture came into the Bruins game tied for second in scoring on the Sharks with 4-7-11 totals in nine games. He said he learned a lot of his game playing in Worcester for coach Roy Sommer.
"It was good for me to learn the pro game," Couture said. "I was just fresh out of juniors, I was 20 years old, just trying to learn how to play pro and basically living on my own for the first time."
Couture roomed with goalie Alex Stalock and tough guy Nick Petrecki, who is still with the AHL club. He couldn't remember the street where they lived, but like a good minor league hockey player, he remembered it was "by Funky Murphy's," the Shrewsbury Street bar and eatery.
Irwin, who came from the unlikely hockey factory of UMass-Amherst, lived in Worcester with fellow UMass product Justin Braun � also now with San Jose � and James Marcou, who is now out of hockey.
"The memories (of Worcester) are good," Irwin said. "It's where I started my pro career and kind of learned what the pro lifestyle's all about. You have that dream of playing pro hockey, so this was the first step.
"I made a lot of great friends who were all in the same boat, trying to get to the NHL. You bond with those guys, and they're friends you'll have for a lifetime. A lot of us are up in San Jose now, so it's great to see San Jose's doing a great job of getting guys from Worcester developed and up into the NHL."
Wingels, a Miami of Ohio product who has 2-4-6 totals in nine games for San Jose, said "it's great coming back" to the city where he got his start.
"Being back in Worcester and seeing familiar buildings and the ice arena and the surroundings is pretty cool," he said. "It brings back pretty good memories."
San Jose has been led by 19-year-old rookie sensation Tomas Hertl, who has seven goals in nine games, including four in one game against the Rangers. Hertl has played on a line with ex-Bruin Joe Thornton (1-10-11) and Brent Burns (4-4-8), while Couture has been with Patrick Marleau (7-4-11) and Tyler Kennedy.
The Sharks started fast (6-0) last season, too, before cooling off. The question is whether they can keep it up this time.
"That's our expectation, that's our goal for our team, to be the best," Irwin said.
"Last year was a lot different," Couture noted. "We scored a lot of our goals last year on the power play, really relied on that to get us through games. This year, we've got a lot more five-on-five scoring. A lot of players in our lineup this year are really contributing; last year it was more top-heavy in terms of scoring, so I think we can keep it going."
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- Sean: Cleaning, set a time/date. But how do we get people here for that?
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What happened to writing letters to Santa Claus? All my kids talk about is getting their "lists" to Santa. Their lists consist of the words "I want" followed by a whole slew of gifts, mostly impossibly elaborate and magical gifts, that they want the fat guy to deliver on Christmas Eve. It has been an uphill battle convincing them that although presenting Santa with a "list" is what they see in books, movies and on TV, it's not what we do. The polite thing to do is to write Santa a letter thanking him for last year's presents, asking about his life and times in the North Pole and possibly telling him about one or two things you might enjoy receiving for Christmas, should his elves have the time and resources to make it happen.
Every once in a while they show glimmers of understanding, faint recognition that they can understand why it might not be fun to get a letter from someone with a list of demands. Santa currently loves children and brings them presents out of the goodness of his heart. He symbolizes charity and the spirit of giving. I say he currently loves children because I cannot imagine how he'll keep up the love with the way he's being treated. I want, I want, I want… Oh, I only got half of what I wanted… Next year I want, I want, I want. Obnoxious.
So I'm always on the lookout for teaching opportunities. We were watching The Santa Claus the other day and the mom says she stopped believing in Santa one year because he didn't bring her what she wanted.
"That's a stupid reason to stop believing in someone, just because they didn't bring you exactly what you wanted. A gift is a gift and should be received with gratitude. Are you gonna stop believing in me just because I don't give you everything you want exactly when you want it?"
"Umm… no," Laylee responded, not quite sure why I was so worked up. This particular hot button is very confusing to them. If Santa is magic and can make any toy in the world and if he loves them so much and knows the deepest desires of their hearts, why wouldn't he get them exactly what they wanted? Because he just wouldn't, okay? Santa is not a mail order catalog and he doesn't passively comply with lists of demands from little children or terrorists.
This year they seemed to have settled into the idea that they should be grateful for whatever they get and not to have any exact Santa expectations…until the emails came.
I found a really cool site -- Portable North Pole -- where you can request that Santa send an email to your child. You put in some basic information and it generates a video email message tailored to your child, complete with Santa opening up his naughty-and-nice book to a page with your child's picture and information on it. The videos are adorable. The problem is that one of the questions for the parents to fill out was, "What is a present your child wants and/or will receive this year?"
I typed in the thing that Magoo most desires in the world but that I have been unable to purchase. I knew we weren't going to buy it for him but I thought it would be more personal if Santa said that he knew exactly what Magoo wanted. Yeah, I know. As comedian Mike Birbiglia would say, "I live in the future also." Having Santa tell him, "I know what you want," via video message and then not bring it was a stupid idea. Well it got even stupider when the video came with Santa promising him that he will ACUTALLY GET THE ITEM! Are you kidding me!? Laylee got so excited for him. "Now you know you'll get it because Santa said so and Santa never lies!" For the love! So even though I did my Christmas shopping weeks ago and he doesn't need another thing and the gift in question is impossible to find, Santa has just promised him that it will be under the tree this Friday morning. Thanks a lot Santa. I'll just say this -- You'd better be real dude because Mama Kathryn can't assist you in your magical gift giving this year.


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It's the fastest way to rebuild in today's NBA: a bevy of draft picks, combined with ample salary-cap space. The Cavs have four of the top 33 selections in Thursday's draft, and they should have about $25 million in cap space. That's why almost every rumor you hear from now until Thursday night involving a team trying to dump a veteran's salary to free up cap room will involve the Cavs. Last weekend, we had two doozies — rumors of the Cavs being in discussions to acquire Celtics small forward Paul Pierce and Mavericks forward Shawn Marion. Both players fit what the Cavs are looking for — veterans who can help them make a playoff push, start at the "3" and come off the books following the season. Pierce is entering the final year of his contract and is due to make $15.3 million in 2013-14. The Celtics, however, can buy him out for $5 million before June 30, which reduces the 10-time All-Star's trade value, since every team knows Boston — with Doc Rivers leaving for the Clippers, and Kevin Garnett likely on his way out — is rebuilding and wants to shed Pierce's salary. Marion has a player option for $9.3 million in 2013-14, and his team is also desperately trying to free up cap space — in the Mavs' case, it's to make a run at Dwight Howard and any other marquee free agent who doesn't re-sign with his current team (Chris Paul no longer appears to be an option for Dallas). If the rumor mill is accurate, the Cavs have settled on Maryland center Alex Len as the No. 1 overall choice. Len would be part of a young nucleus that includes Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson, Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller. Assuming the Cavs don't exercise a player option on Omri Casspi, but they bring back C.J. Miles and Wayne Ellington, they would have Anderson Varejao, Irving, Thompson, Waiters, Alonzo Gee, Miles, Ellington and Zeller under contract for a combined $33.4 million for 2013-14. Trading for Pierce or Marion wouldn't hamstring the Cavs' hopes of landing a marquee free agent (maybe a certain reigning league MVP and two-time defending champion) in the summer of 2014, and it would help their stated desire of making the playoffs this season. To accomplish the latter, Pierce is clearly a better option than Marion. Both players are 35, but the former is a much better scorer and shooter, though the latter is a better defender and rebounder. Pierce's best days are behind him, but he still averaged 18.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists last season. He shot 38% from 3-point range, and he's durable. Pierce played in 138 of Boston's 147 games the last two seasons (his total is 28 more than Irving's in that span), and he appeared in 80 contests in 2010-11. Marion is also reliable — he's played in 210 of 230 contests the last three years — but the majority of his points are scored in the paint. The rumored deal for Marion — the Cavs would get the small forward and the 13th overall pick in the draft in exchange for the 19th selection — might be more enticing than the proposed Pierce deal (the Celtic would be traded to the Cavs for the Nos. 31 and 33 selections on Thursday). But Pierce would make the Cavs much more competitive, and after a three-year run in which the franchise has won a combined 64 games and had four top-four overall selections (counting this year's top choice), it's time for the team to win now. Pierce has the added benefit of providing leadership for a locker room that certainly could use a jolt. The trades for draft picks and cap space have put the Cavs in position to pounce, and they can do so without jeopardizing their chances of striking again in the summer of 2014. It's time for Chris Grant and company to cash in a couple chips.
The Cavaliers rumor mill is churning ahead of the NBA draft
The NBA's new ad spaces won't come close to paying Pierce's 2013-14 salary, but the Cavs could command seven figures per year in a contract in which an advertiser would purchase the spots in front of the team benches and atop the backboards. We first reported on the subject in a blog on June 17, and expanded on the ad possibilities in Monday's print edition. The new ad spaces will take effect in 2013-14, and the spots are designed to attract attention for potential buyers who watch the games on television. In the Cavs' case, that could be a pretty lucrative option, since the team, according to an industry source, ranked seventh in the league in local television viewership last season. An average of 43,000 households tuned in to Fox Sports Ohio nightly to watch a 24-58 team. That number should only increase as the Cavs stockpile high draft picks and, hopefully, a quality veteran or two.
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Despite Matt Ross' heroics, Chicago State fell 74-64 to DePaul on Wednesday night at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago.
Chicago State (2-8) got a second straight double-double from Ross, a former Dixon High School and Sauk Valley Community College standout, who finished with a career-high 20 points and 10 rebounds. Teammate Quinton Pippen tallied 14 points.
Brandon Young scored 21 points and DePaul rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit. DePaul (5-3), which trailed 44-30 at halftime, opened the second half on a 15-2 run to cut Chicago State's lead to 46-45 as the Blue Demons held the Cougars without a field goal over the first 8:16 of the second half.
Cleveland Melvin posted a double-double for DePaul with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Worrel Clahar came off the bench to add 11 points and a career-high nine rebounds.
Northern Illinois 65, SIU-Edwardsville 54: Aksel Bolin scored 15 points to lead Northern Illinois in DeKalb.
Bolin was 7 of 10 from the field. Sam Mader scored 11 points, and Travon Baker had 10. Keith Gray had five rebounds for the Huskies (3-5).
SIU-Edwardsville had a brief lead early in the first half. Sam Nader scored on a jumper at the 12:12 mark, putting the Huskies up by one, and they would never trail again. At halftime, they were up 36-25. The Huskies made 22 points off turnovers. They shot 52 percent from the field for the game, while the Cougars shot 39.5 percent.
Jerome Jones led the Cougars (2-4) with 19 points. Kris Davis added 16. Derian Shaffer had seven rebounds.
The win broke a three-game losing streak for Northern Illinois.
Western Illinois 57, Eastern Illinois 45: Adam Link scored 15 points and Ceola Clark added 14 as Western Illinois defeated Eastern Illinois in Charleston.
Terrell Parks had 11 points, eight rebounds and six blocked shots for the Leathernecks (6-3).
Malcolm Herron led the Panthers (3-7), with eight points, and three players added seven points each.
A 20-4 run during a second-half stretch of 9:58 gave Western Illinois control.
Parks had seven points and Jack Houpt keyed the rally. Eastern Illinois shot 2 for 8 from the floor and had five turnovers during the stretch, which gave the Leathernecks a 49-38 cushion with 2:30 remaining.
Houpt had nine points.
Western Kentucky 58, Southern Illinois 57: T.J. Price scored 17 points and Western Kentucky held on to defeat SouthernIllinois in Bowling Green, Ky.
The Hilltoppers (7-2) never trailed and led by as many as 10 points, 36-26, after starting the second half with a jumper by Jamal Crook.
Southern Illinois (4-2) cut the lead to one point four times in the final 5 minutes – twice on jumpers by Desmar Jackson – but could never quite catch up. Two free throws by Kevin Kaspar, a tip-in by O'Karo Akamune and a jumper by Crook helped keep the Salukis at bay.
After free throws by Jackson and Kendal Brown-Surles cut it to a point for the final time with 48 seconds remaining, Kaspar's missed free throw gave the Salukis the ball back, but Jackson missed with 10 seconds left and again at the buzzer.
Jackson led Southern Illinois with 22 points.
Ill.-Chicago 81, Roosevelt 43: Hayden Humes had 21 points to lead the Flames to victory in Chicago.
Humes, who was 5 of 6 from 3-point range and 8 for 9 overall, also had seven rebounds for the Flames (7-1), who have won six straight. He was joined in double-figure scoring by Daniel Barnes and Gary Talton, with 11 points apiece, and Ahman Fells who scored 10. Talton also had eight assists.
Jeremiah Jackson had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers. Roosevelt, a member of the NAIA, played this game as an exhibition.
UIC led 34-12 at halftime. The Flames were coming off a 50-44 win at Northwestern on Saturday.


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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Nearly two dozen European diplomats have urged the EU to intensify efforts to block Israeli settlement in and near Jerusalem, saying such construction on occupied lands is the "single biggest threat" to a Mideast peace deal, according to an internal report Wednesday.
The diplomats also said the EU must ensure that aid to Israel and preferential trade agreements don't inadvertently benefit settlements, according to the report obtained by The Associated Press.
They recommended that the EU "prevent, discourage and raise awareness" of direct investments by European companies in settlements, but did not elaborate.
While the recommendations are non-binding, the report, endorsed by 22 heads of mission posted in east Jerusalem and the West Bank, reflects Israel's growing international isolation over the settlement issue.
President Barack Obama confronted Israel over settlements early in his first term, but then backed off, and it's not clear if he will make another serious attempt to pressure Israel in his second term.
Israel built dozens of settlements after capturing the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem in 1967. More than half a million Israelis live in settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, complicating efforts to partition the land under a future peace deal. Israel pulled out of Gaza in 2005.
"Settlement construction remains the single biggest threat to the two-state solution," the report said, portraying the policy as "systematic, deliberate and provocative."
Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said he had not seen the EU report, only what was published in the media. "The mission of a diplomat is to build bridges, not to foster confrontations," he said. "The EU consuls have therefore failed miserably in their mission."
The issue of settlements must be addressed in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, Palmor said.
The Palestinians have said they will not resume negotiations unless Israel freezes settlement construction on lands they claim for their state, including the Gaza Strip, where Israel no longer has settlements.
Palestinians have negotiated in the past while settlement expansion continued, but said they are no longer willing to engage in open-ended negotiations they suspect largely serve Israel as a diplomatic cover for tightening its grip on occupied lands through settlements.
The EU report singled out Israeli policies in east Jerusalem, particularly several major settlement projects being planned there.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has often come out against dividing Jerusalem. Israel annexed the eastern sector, sought by the Palestinians as a capital, weeks after capturing it in the 1967 Mideast war, a move not recognized internationally. Beyond its greatly expanded borders of Jerusalem, Israel has not annexed West Bank territory.
The EU report said Israel approved an unprecedented number of settlement plans in and near east Jerusalem in response to the Palestinians' successful bid in November to win U.N. recognition for a state of Palestine in the occupied lands.
If the current pace of settlement building on Jerusalem's southeastern flank continues, "an effective buffer between east Jerusalem and Bethlehem (in the West Bank) may be in place by the end of 2013, thus making the realization of a viable two-state solution inordinately more difficult, if not impossible," it said.
The consuls recommended that the EU intensify efforts to "counter settlement activity" in and near east Jerusalem and make sure EU aid programs don't inadvertently benefit settlements. They also proposed developing voluntary guidelines for EU tour operators to prevent support for settlement businesses in east Jerusalem.
It remains unclear what impact the report will have. The recommendations have not been endorsed by the EU, and the European bloc in any case plays only a supportive role in U.S.-led international efforts to broker an Israeli-Palestinian deal.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. Just a quick note and I'll jump right in. I'm thankful for the kind words, beer tips, engaging conversation, and overall support I've received since taking over 99 Bottles earlier this year. It's been very humbling, and I'd like to express my sincere appreciation to all of you who've taken the time to read and comment here this year.
We'll end the year with a special one. Samuel Adams Utopias is a beer to toast special occasions and share with friends. At 29 percent alcohol by volume it's still a beer, but in both taste and appearance it's more like a liqueur. It's most certainly a sipper.
The eye-popping feature of the Utopias is always the $190 price tag, which can be both instructive and prohibitive. It's instructive because you know you're getting a beverage that took a lot of time and money to craft. It's prohibitive because you may not take the leap and make the purchase, and because even if you do, you'll likely be thinking about the price the whole time. Here's hoping you made enough beer friends in the last year to make sampling the Utopias possible.
First brewed in 2002, the latest release of Utopias is a blend of previous beers aged in various liquor barrels. Beer from barrels from the original Triple Bock 20 years ago, from subsequent Triple Bocks, from Millenium (released in 1999), and from each subsequent release of Utopias is blended into the 10th anniversary edition. This particular beer was aged in single-use bourbon casks from the Buffalo Trace Distillery and also spent time in a variety of finishing casks, including Tawny Port casks and Vintage Ruby Port casks from Portugal and Rum barrels from Nicaragua.
"The barrels are an ingredient, and we take the same care and attention selecting the individual barrels as we would selecting hops," Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch explains in a video on the company's website.
A note about the bottle: There's a traditional cap to pop off, but the outer cap is resealable. Since the beer is non-carbonated, it has a long shelf life. Keep it in your liquor cabinet like a bottle of bourbon and you can take small pours of it whenever you please.
Held up to the light, Utopias appears dark or light brown, depending on the angle. It looks like a whiskey, though it smells much sweeter. A long whiff produces vanilla, oak, alcohol, licorice, raisins, and cherries.
After smelling my two-ounce pour, it's time to take a sip. The first thing I notice is some port-like bright fruit notes. The flavor profile is nothing like a beer, but it also doesn't fit one kind of alcohol, instead wandering in and out of the world of ports, brandies, cognacs, and old sherries. On one sip I detected some dry whiskey. Figs and cocoa come through from the rum barrels, adding to the drink's complexity. The mouthfeel is thick, syrupy. Lacing sticks to the side of the glass as if it had nowhere to go. Put out a bottle of this on New Year's and folks are likely to stick around for awhile.
Here's to you and yours.


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We love dontfeedthebully.com! Brad Tassell and Logan Sibrel have come together to create a great resource for you people and parents to stop bullying. Check out their web site! This article comes from their section on how to deal with bullies. Thanks Brad & Logan!
From: http://www.dontfeedthebully.com/DealingwithBullies.html:
Handy's first rule of dealing with Bullies is Stay Calm. Here is more on how you can do this when confronted.
Act brave. When you're scared of another person, you're probably not feeling your bravest. But sometimes just acting brave is enough to stop a bully. If you walk by as though you're not afraid and hold your head high, a bully may be less likely to give you trouble.
Ignore a bully. Simply ignoring a bully's threats and walking away robs the bully of his or her fun. Bullies want a big reaction to their teasing and meanness. Acting as if you don't notice and don't care is like giving no reaction at all, and this just might stop a bully's behavior.
Stand up for yourself. Kids can stand up for themselves with words by telling the bully to stop it, and then walk away. Kids also can stand up for each other by telling a bully to stop teasing or scaring someone else, and then walk away together.
Be a buddy. Kids who are being bullied can use the buddy system. Make a plan to walk with a friend or two on the way to school or recess or lunch or wherever you think you might meet the bully. Offer to do the same for a friend who's having trouble with a bully.
Don't bully back. Don't hit, kick, or push back to deal with someone bullying you or your friends. Fighting back just satisfies a bully and it's dangerous, too, because someone could get hurt. It's best to stay with others, stay safe, and get help from an adult. (thanks to Kidhealth.org)
Handy is very good a combacks when he is being bullied, but we all aren't so great at it. Below are some lines you can practice and use when bullies are trying to put you down. Remember these are for situations where there is no threat of violence. If there is every violence you must get away and report. See below for how to use comebacks and the bullystoppers.com disclaimer.
"You - You're good!"
"Very good!."
"Ok, I'm hurt."
"What? Again?"
"Is this your goal in life or something?"
"Not getting tired of this?"
"This....... again?"
"Thank you!"
"Grow up."
"Great try."
"That one hurt."
"Sticks and stones."
"Mission accomplished."
"You are wasting my time."
"Funny..... funny. Laugh....laugh."
"And with a smile on his face...."
"You're the KING"
What? Are you talking to me?
"Blah - blah"
"New material?"
"The real you can't be this mean."
"You used to be a good kid."
"That was kind of funny, but stop."
"Using me for laughs again?"
"I hope no one is doing this to your little brother."
These comebacks are from bullystoppers.com (Disclaimer) Comebacks are not for everyone! Comebacks can be helpful when dealing with mean kids, however, kids should practice comebacks with an adult. Comebacks don't stop bullying, BUT they can increase confidence, which can discourage bullies. Comebacks is not a return insult!
Never us a comeback if a kid may become challenged or violent!
here's advice on using comebacks:
The key to comeback lines is to remain COOL and AVOID the temptation to trade name calling or personal insults with the bully or teaser. A great comeback line is brief and to the point and leaves the bully or teaser feeling that they did not get to you! Don't forget to always look them in the eye and keep cool - anger is a sign to them that what they are doing is working. Try some of the following, however always remember: if another student is threatening physical violence toward you, don't say anything to him or her - do your best to get away from the situation and to where a teacher or other adult is located.


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Nas Scheduled To Perform During The 2013 MLB All-Star Weekend
In celebration of MLB All-Star Weekend 2013, Nas is scheduled to headline the Summer Postgame Concert Series after the Mets take on the Phillies. The homecoming concert will take place on July 19th at Citi Field.
Queens native and well known life-long Mets fan, Nas, will perform after the Mets-Philadelphia Phillies 7:10 p.m. game on Friday, July 19. Tickets for the baseball game also include tickets to the post game show.


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Dr F was delighted to see us & find out how much progress he's made thus far. She was also really excited that we remembered to bring the glasses he'd borrowed & some extra glasses cases we had that were taking up too much room in the junk drawer.
Both Morgan & I had to fill out a questionare in regard to progress & use of his glasses. From there she administered some reading tests both with & without his glasses on.
I hadn't warned Morgan that he might have a reading test so he was put rather on the spot with the whole thing & did really well taking it in stride. He's not comfortable reading in front of other people very often yet, add tests to that he's a nervous mess.
However, Dr F is really good at explaining that it's not a test test, it's just to see how he's doing & making sure his glasses are still really useful for him. She then told him the tests were American reading tests because most kids might have all ready seen the Australian version in school. Which amused us all to no end.
The tests consisted of reading the paragraph on the sheet she placed in front of him while she timed him & kept track of how many mistakes he made. If he self corrects himself, or she asks him to repeat something & gets it right then she doesn't consider those as mistakes. Then she jots it all down on a sheet of paper so she can share his results when he reaches the end. He flew through the first four reading sections she gave him, & on the fourth one he got a bit tongue tied but managed to hold his own.
The results showed a huge difference with his glasses on both in regards to mistakes made & in regards to speed. In each reading he did he was half the speed with the glasses on as with them off. Before you mistake that as having all ready read it, she actually had completely different readings so that wouldn't happen.
In six months time since getting his own custom lenses he's managed to move a full grade up level in reading. Where was barely keeping his head afloat last time he can firmly read all that she presented him at that grade level. More impressive to me was the level after that which he could barely deal with last time {pre-glasses} he was able to read in full even if he stumbled a few times over it.
Dr F was actually pretty impressed with the mistakes he did make, not because they were phenomenal but because they weren't the mistakes most children she deals with makes. Each time he'd clear a word most kids would misread she'd make mention of it. I'm not sure that it really mattered and if it did what that meant for Morgan, but she found it really interesting & it did boost his confidence to hear that he was reading words correctly that are often misread.
All in all it was a really good appointment. It helped us see what progress he's made & where he currently stands. Knowing his reading level, at least as far as this is concerned gives us a place to have him working forward from when it comes to the reading we require of him at, especially in regards to school. She did encourage him to keep working on his spelling, which is a slight sore spot with him.
Spelling has been a struggle for him, but after understanding that words on the paper weren't standing still for him we quickly understood why. She also encouraged him, as his mother constantly does, to stop mixing capital letters with small letters in a sentence. They had themselves a good laugh about what a strict & mean teacher I am when she noted how I'd actually written it on one of his writing pages.
The results came at a good time for him too because it allows him to put some of that into action as we make these things a priority this year. He'll meet again with Dr F at the end of the year & I'm excited to see where he stands by then considering the mass improvement he's made in a meagre six months time all ready.


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Bad grammar, great message
I'm really not looking forward to the time change, but the extra hour of sleep will be nice.
It was gray all of Sunday adding to the sense of being unhooked from time.
LOL, bad grammar bothers me also. Like a sign in PA painted on a barn about those who lost their lives in the VietNam war, "Your not forgotten". I have wanted to stop many times and ask them to correct it. But like your post, its a great msg.
CONTENTMENT: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry, live simply, expect little, give much, sing often, pray always, forget self, think of others and their feelings, fill your heart with love, scatter sunshine. These are the tried links in the golden chain of contentment.
(Author unknown)
IT IS STILL BEST to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasure; and to be cheerful and have courage when things go wrong.
(Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1867-1957)
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The odd DNS issues are likely caused by the QHosts-1 Trojan
Source: Internet Storm Center Diary
heads up.
From Security Wire Digest:
Malicious codepossibly related to the Microsoft Internet Explorer 'object
type' vulnerabilityis changing local DNS settings to random numbers. As a
result, it makes all DNS-dependent applications, such as e-mail, Web
access and internal servers unavailable.
By presstime it was too early to say if the malware was only Web-based or
if a worm or virus was involved. Network Associates reported the problem is being caused by a Trojan, but other antivirus researchers couldn't corroborate the findings.
Security experts say that to fix the problem, clients need to be changed
to get DNS from DHCP and rebooted. No patch is available to fix the flaw
but Microsoft recommends changing IE Internet security zone settings to
prompt them before running ActiveX components.
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The Bulldogs have today signed Andrew Ryan to a three-year deal. With several backrowers expected to retire over the next couple of years Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes says Ryan will add to the depth of the Bulldogs squad.
"We've kept our eye on Andrew after missing out on him a couple of years ago and I think he's got what we're looking for to fill the number 12 jersey. We'll probably lose a couple of senior players from that position over the next few years so he'll be a welcome addition to the side," Folkes said.
In other Bulldogs news all players came through yesterday's win over the Newcastle Knights injury free. Mark O'Meley (jaw), Travis Norton (bicep), Adam Perry (ankle), Glen Hughes (hamstring) and Shane Marteene (knee) all remain on the long-term injured list however Willie Talau (ac joint) is a chance of playing against the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday if he survives training this week.
For any further information please contact Media Manager Polly McCardell on 02 9789 2922 or 0407 908 746.
Media Manager Bulldogs Rugby League West Sydney Razorbacks Basketball phone: (02) 9789 2922 mobile: 0407 908 746 fax: (02) 9718 8012


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South Carolina lawmakers have approved a batch of new hunting and fishing regulations this legislative session, including a measure that would make licenses good for 365 days after the date of purchase.
Currently, statewide licenses expire on June 30, regardless of when the license was purchased. The change is expected to take effect July 1.
Other measures, which must be signed by Gov. Nikki Haley before becoming law, would:
Decrease bag limits for flounder, from 20 fish per person, per day to 15 (fishing and gigging). The per-boat daily limit would decrease from 40 to 30 flounder.
The change would take effect July 1, 2014.
Set a minimum size limit of 77 inches (fork length) for tarpon.
State Sen. Chip Campsen, chairman of the Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee, said the measure would protect the state's population of migrating tarpon while still giving anglers a chance to break the state record of 154 pounds, 10 ounces.
Campsen, a Charleston Republican who enjoys fishing for tarpon in late summer, said the rule shouldn't dramatically change the state's tarpon fishery. Killing a tarpon remains taboo in most fishing circles, and anglers rarely catch fish longer than 77 inches.
The measure, which Campsen expects to become law, would not address the somewhat controversial practice of pulling a large tarpon out of the water for photographs. Campsen recommended that fellow tarpon anglers leave catch-and-release fish in the water to avoid injury to fish or fisherman.
Establish a yearlong sea bass fishing season in state waters — out to 3 miles — despite any closures in federal waters farther out.
Normally, state regulations for ocean-going species follow federal rules; the state's apparent break with federal fisheries managers follows a few years of truncated black sea bass seasons.
The measure would ensure catch limits in state waters do not fall below five fish per person per day, with a minimum size limit of 13 inches (total length).
If signed into law, the change could set up an enforcement challenge: If fishing is closed 10 miles out but open 2.5 miles out, how would enforcement officers back at the boat ramp know where a fish was caught?
Mike Able Jr. of Haddrell's Point Tackle and Supply said many anglers are heading to nearshore reefs to take advantage of the start of a new black sea bass fishing season while also targeting cobia and amberjack.
Inshore fishing remains strong for flounder, trout and redfish, he said. Anglers are having great luck with DOA's new soft-plastic lure called the Airhead, a 4-inch long menhaden imitation.
"A lot of redfish have been charging on that thing, just dogging on it."
J.J. Owczarek of The Charleston Angler said inshore anglers visiting his store in Mount Pleasant have been using Z-Man ShrimpZ to catch redfish in flooded marsh grass.
Owczarek also has heard great reports from the nearshore reefs, particularly with cobia.
"A lot of people anchor up and sit there, chumming, but honestly being mobile is a better way to do it," he said. "Guys are out there looking for them on the surface and around tidelines."
Both Able and Owczarek say their customers continue to report strong offshore fishing, though storms last week hampered the fleet.
The dolphin bite remains decent, and wahoo continue a good run. "The blue marlin bite's been going off like crazy," Able said, with a few sailfish in the mix.
Could there be a better way to spend Father's Day than fishing with the family?
If you don't have a boat (or super-secret, shore-fishing spot), consider heading over to the pier in Mount Pleasant for a Father's Day event next Sunday.
Local experts will be offering a free pier fishing tutorial 1-2 p.m. Anyone attending the seminar can fish on the pier for free the rest of the afternoon.
An adult chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Registration is not required. For details, go to ccprc.com.
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The Boy Scouts and a former Scout from Eugene have settled a lawsuit involving Ed Dyer, the former Scoutmaster who was shot dead more than 25 years ago by a teenager he molested.
Attorney Stephen Crew brought the case on behalf of a man who said he was victimized by Dyer in the mid-1960s. He told The Register-Guard (http://is.gd/azxoKY) the case was settled through mediation, and both sides agreed not to reveal terms of the settlement. His client had sought $5.25 million.
"The victim is satisfied," Crew said.
Identified in the suit by the initials F.D., the former Scout claimed that the organization should pay damages for failing to protect him from Dyer, who admitted to abusing as many as 15 boys during a 28-year span, including the time when F.D. was in a troop sponsored by parents at Adams Elementary School in Eugene.
Dyer later moved to Central Oregon, and in 1985 he was convicted of molesting two teenage boys and was sentenced to 20 days in jail. A few months later, one of those boys went to Dyer's home in Redmond and shot him at close range with a sawed-off shotgun.
The lawsuit filed in 2011 claimed that F.D. suffered severe mental, physical and emotional damage because of the abuse. Although some 47 years had passed since that abuse, the suit claimed F.D. had only recently discovered that the Boy Scouts allegedly knew about Dyer's molesting and had failed to take steps to stop it.
The law allows victims who are age 40 or older to bring abuse suits within five years of realizing a connection between past abuse and their existing physical or emotional injury.
Attorneys for the Boy Scouts contended time had run out on the claim because the victim had known for many years that the harm was caused by a Scoutmaster who was sanctioned by the Boy Scouts.
That issue was still before the court when the settlement was reached.
Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com


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