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Copperas Cove man sentenced to a total of 270 years for sexual assault

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A Coryell County jury found 41-year-old Heath Horicio Beasley of Copperas Cove guilty of six counts of sexual assault.

Beasley was sentenced to 45 years in prison and assessed a $10,000 fine for each of the six counts.

The sentences, which total 270 years will run concurrently, according to a press release issued on Thursday afternoon by the office of Coryell County District Attorney Dusty Boyd.

Beasley was arrested in April 2018 on the charge of sexual assault after an investigation by the Copperas Cove Police Department. A teenage girl, along with her mother, reported the allegations of abuse that began in the spring of 2016, according to the arrest affidavit.

The pattern of abuse began with Beasley asking the victim to try on clothes in front of him and then progressed to “numerous incidents” of sexual assault. Beasley was indicted on the charges in May 2018.

The trial began on Monday, Oct. 7 and concluded on Thursday, Oct. 10.

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7 Awesome Weekend Getaways from Sydney

10 October, 2019

Sydney is a huge city filled with fun activities and exciting destinations. But what if you wanted to escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city? A relaxing weekend getaway may be in line.

In just a few hours, you could be sipping away local wine in one of Hawkesbury’s finest wineries or trekking along the legendary trails in the Blue Mountains.

Make the most out of your next weekend getaway from Sydney. Here are 7 awesome weekend getaways you should definitely consider.

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1. Hawkesbury Valley

One of Australia’s prime wine regions, Hawkesbury Valley is bound to fill you with unforgettable memories. The charming Hawkesbury valley is only an hour’s drive northwest of Sydney and is home to some of the country’s finest vineyards and wineries.

There’s always something to do here in Hawkesbury Valley. Explore the unique and country atmosphere of the historic towns of Windsor and Richmond, and learn more about the picturesque settlements of Lower Portland, Ebenezer, Pitt Town, and Colo.

With several National Trust listed buildings, the region offers a glimpse into the past, into the history and heritage of the nation. Enjoy Heritage trails, guided tours, and even a spooky ghost tour!

If good food and wine is your thing, then Hawkesbury will not disappoint. The region is home to NSW’s most fertile farms and finest wines. Take a trip to the country and discover a new way of living—a rejuvenating experience that will nourish both body and mind.

Make the most out of your weekend getaway in Hawkesbury by booking a room in Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley—the region’s largest and most well-equipped hotel. Located at the heart of the valley, Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley provides visitors with easy access to the valley’s major destinations and attractions.

With more than 100 guest rooms, contemporary design and a passion for luxury, you know you’ll be making the most out of your stay. Learn more about the many accommodation options here.

From standard rooms to deluxe suites and ensuite spa rooms, Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley is the ideal choice for any visit to the spectacular Hawkesbury Valley. Book your stay now and enjoy everything that Australia’s prime wine region has to offer.

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2. Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains National Park is all about long walking tracks, breathtaking lookout points, magnificent waterfalls and abundant, wild nature. Doesn’t that sound amazing? The best part? This all-time favourite weekend getaway is just a two hour’s drive from the city.

The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area is covered with tall eucalyptus trees that seem to stretch on forever. With 140 kilometres of walking tracks, abundant native bushland, and impressive rock formations, this natural wonder is bound to leave you breathless.

Take in the views of the legendary Three Sisters, a popular rock formation that is best seen from the Echo Point lookout. Take the family to Scenic World at Katoomba or explore the spectacular Jenolan Caves.

3. Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay is a must-visit destination in beautiful Port Stephens. Swimming in white sandy beaches, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and whale-watching are just some of the great experiences.

The two-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney is definitely worth it. The waterfront is always teeming with activity. Enjoy your morning coffee with the sound of crashing waves in the background or treat yourself to a cocktail in the rooftop bistro at Mermaids Cafe.

A few miles to the east, you’ll come across the magnificient Tomaree National Park. Learn more about Australia’s World War II coastal defence by following the paved Fort Tomaree trail around the headland.

Continue by taking the Tomaree Head Summit walk for a breathtaking panorama of the bay’s deep blue waters. Watch out for the cute koalas that can be spotted in and around the park.

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4. Hunter Valley

If you love nature and good wine, then a visit to the Hunter Valley is a must. World-famous wineries and luxurious hideaways await. Just two hours from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is a perfect getaway destination for any occasion.

Go on a wine tour and enjoy the region’s well-known Semillon and Shiraz varieties. Gain insights into wine-making and learn exactly what goes into creating some of the world’s best wines! Some of the country’s best restaurants can also be found here.

The Hunter Valley is not just about wine. Experience the region’s natural beauty up close by bushwalking or trekking across the beautiful valley trails. Why not hop on your bike and cycle through the breathtaking mountain bike trails in Yengo National Park?

A visit to the Hunter Valley Zoo near Cessnock makes for a perfect family occasion. Meet the loud black and white ruffed lemurs and play with the cute and energetic meerkats!

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5. Kiama

The Kiama area features nine beautiful beaches and, of course, the famous Kiama Blowhole. This little paradise on the South Coast is a 90-minute drive from Sydney, accessible through the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive—an ideal weekend getaway destination.

Originally called Kiarama by the Aboriginals, the area takes its name from the loud noise that the sea makes as waves crash onto its rocky shore.

Enjoy the maritime atmosphere in one of the country’s most beloved harbours. Next to the 130-year-old Kiama Lighthouse, you’ll find the famous Kiama Blowhole: a natural rock formation that shoots seawater 20 metres into the air. Bring some extra clothes and prepare to get wet!

Kiama offers some of the most breathtaking coastal walking tracks in NSW. The 22km Kiama Coast Walk will take you all the way from Minamurra to Gerringong. Make a weekend out of it and explore this wonderful coastal paradise at your own pace!

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6. Kangaroo Valley

Who doesn’t love kangaroos? If you’re looking for the perfect family weekend getaway from Sydney, then Kangaroo Valley is exactly where you want to be.

The two-hour drive from Sydney is totally worth it as you go through green pastures and sparkling creeks along the lush rainforest. Discover a whole new world of native flora and fauna away from the noise of the city.

The small—but friendly—community runs a local farmers market every second Sunday of the month. The small town also features plenty of cafes, restaurants and picturesque cottages.

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7. Jervis Bay

Jervis Bay is said to possess the whitest sand in the world. Although a bit farther away than other destinations on this list (three hour’s drive from Sydney), this unique coastal area in NSW is definitely worth a visit.

The scenic Grand Pacific Drive offers a fast and beautiful route to Jervis Bay. If you’re not in a rush, you can switch to M31 and B73, making your way through the pictureqsue Kangaroo Valley along the way.

Swim in one of the bay’s white-sand beaches, including Hyams Beach, Huskisson Beach, and Pebbly beach. Go snorkelling or scuba diving and explore the bay’s rich marine life up close. Take a boat tour and go whale and dolphin watching.

Discover new walking trails and paths in the Boodere National park. There you’ll find plenty of secluded beaches and camping spots. Learn more about the region’s flora in the Aboriginal-owned Boodere Botanic Gardens, located inside the park.

Take a break from the city noise and plan your next weekend getaway from Sydney. Your next big adventure could be just a few hours away!

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Best Database Apps for Android

They say that information is power and technology has put a large amount of data within our reach. Anyone can access knowledge, or create their own data library, compiling important documents, photos or songs that are meaningful.

Thanks to mobile devices, we can access information on the go. While the possibilities are endless, with an extensive number of files or lists, managing data effectively can be challenging.

Database apps are a handy way to organize information on your mobile device. We have listed the best options for Android users that want to get greater control over their data.

LuckyDroid’s Memento is a versatile personal database management app. It will suit anyone who needs to store multiple types of data on their devices. Its flexibility ensures that any user can enjoy great features for a wide selection of purposes.

You can customize your data libraries at your convenience. Using the app to create lists of expenses, business inventory, collection of books, and much more. Organizing your data with Memento will allow you to access it easily whenever you need it.

This free app lets you add entries, set data fields, organize, search information and share it without any hassle. It is a comprehensive tool that also enables you to sync and edit records on your PC.

HanDBase Database Manager

With this app by DDH Software, users have the possibility of collecting, organizing and getting access to their information at all times. HanDBase is easy to use and includes all the functions required to manage your data efficiently. It offers an extensive range of customization options, making it a practical solution for many situations.

HandBase Database Manager can help you with tasks lists, shopping lists, deliveries, inventory, billing information, contact management and anything else you may need. Creating a database that meets your needs is simple and you can select the fields that better suit you.

Furthermore, the app also supports quick search and 128 Bit encryption to secure chosen fields/databases. You can download it for $9.99 USD.

My Data

For those who want to keep things simple, this app by PortoFarina is a convenient choice that allows you to create, edit or backup databases on your Android device. The databases are stored using SQLite format in a “My Data” folder and you can set up shortcuts to specific tables in the Android launcher. My Data also lets you share database files via email or cloud services or import/export tables in CSV format.

To keep your information secure, you can password protect and encrypt tables. If a database is deleted, a backup is done automatically, so you will not lose information. My Data is a great solution to keep track of your collections, inventory or anything you need in a simple and practical way. You can get it for free.

MobiDB Database Designer Lite

Whether you are a movie collector or a shop owner, organizing lists is important. MobiDB is designed to help you to catalog information without complications. This free app from Perpetuum software makes managing information easy and it lets you use customization options and 19 pre-set templates to create databases that match your specific requirements.

The convenient data entry, search and filter functions allow you to organize and access your data according to the type of details included. It is possible to create simple lists or complex relational databases. You can layout fields in the way that you prefer and it supports autocomplete text entry.

Easy Database

This useful app will allow you to manage various types of data on your Android device even if you are not connected to the internet. You can organize anything from suppliers lists, contacts, events, pricing, your collections and anything else you want.

Even though Easy Database is still in Beta stage, it has everything that you need to create, edit or delete tables and you can export results to PDF files. It also supports tables relationships, GPS fields and you can add entries that have files attached including photos or videos. Easy Database’s app also allows you to import CSV data from MySQL, Excel, Access, and OpenOffice. The app is free to download.

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Science Says You’re Wrong About Pairing IPAs and Spicy Foods

Science Says You’re Wrong About Pairing IPAs and Spicy Foods

My career cultivating a scientific understanding about flavor has prepared me for contributing to beer knowledge, but not “growing up” in the industry means that I often am not aware of the many of the shared stories, anecdotes and oral histories that have been passed down from one brewing generation to the next. So it’s not surprising that I find myself stumbling into these moments of tension where my grasp on the science behind a phenomenon, like beer calming spice, doesn’t quite match up with the brewing industry’s perspective.

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Along those lines, I recently got myself in a bit of boiling water. I was presenting a workshop of food and beer pairing alongside my colleagues on the Beer & Food Working Group, when I made a comment about the dated image of beer and hot wings and made the mistake of following that up by saying beer is a pretty terrible choice for spicy food. There was an audible gasp in the audience, and I looked over to find my friend, and incidentally, publisher of, Julia Herz shaking her head with eyes wide. I learned later that for many craft connoisseurs like Julia, beer is a go-to for spicy Thai and Indian food. She swore that it was the residual sugar in the beer that made the pairing work.

The initial wave of relief you get from the beer is the same as you would get with any cold beverage. It temporarily cools your mouth, but as your mouth warms back up, so too does the burning sensation.

To solve this puzzle, we need to consider all the players.

(MORE: Are You Genetically Programmed to Hate Hoppy Beers?)

How Your Taste Receptors React to Spicy Foods

First, the reason why spicy foods cause a burning feeling is because they contain an irritant. For this reason, spicy is a mouthfeel, not a taste. It could be capsaicin in chili peppers, gingerol in ginger, or cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon to name a few. These irritants bind to receptors on the tongue, which kicks off a chain reaction and signals to the brain that there is something potentially dangerous in the mouth. This causes the brain to unleash a typical pain reaction: dilation of blood vessels cause your skin to get red, sweating occurs, and you actually feel like your mouth is burning. The goal of a pain reaction? Your body is telling you to counteract. If you’re reading this post, my guess is that you counteract by picking up your beer.

The initial wave of relief you get from the beer is the same as you would get with any cold beverage. It temporarily cools your mouth, but as your mouth warms back up, so too does the burning sensation. Temperature is only a temporary fix because the capsaicin is still tightly bound to those receptors and they are still sending signals to your brain that all is not well. You need something that will pull that irritating molecule off your receptor and wash it away.

And that leads us to learn a bit more about capsaicin. Capsaicin is hydrophobic. This literally means it hates or is fearful of water, and chemically it means it won’t dissolve in water-based solutions. It is, however, drawn to high levels of fat like whole milk, or something high in ethanol even, releasing the pain receptors on your tongue from its grasp. Beer has alcohol, and some beer styles have higher ABVs, so beer might work you say!

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Why Alcohol and Spice Don’t Always Play Nice

But alcohol is a double-edged sword when it comes to spicy foods. First, it too is an irritant and activates those same pain receptors that capsaicin does. So in a way, it might actually make the problem worse. It will send more signals to the brain that you are in trouble, causing a stronger pain reaction. However, at a high enough ABV, capsaicin could dissolve into the ethanol, pulling it away from your receptors. The problem with beer, even the biggest baddest beer you can find, is that it has more water content than alcohol. Therefore, it will do you little good to sop up the spice and stop the burn.

There are a few other factors that make beer a tricky mate for spicy. One is effervescence, which is the amount of gas dissolved in beer. Carbonation is shown to activate pain receptors at certain concentrations. The second is bitterness. Going against almost all the conventional wisdom I gleaned from beer bloggers and discussion logs, I contend bitter is not a friend when it comes to spicy. In a particularly entertaining, though out-dated discussion on Beeradvocate, almost all the folks that chimed in gave the craft beer party line that a hoppy IPA was the go-to for spicy food. Only one brave soul (hey GCurlow!), went against the tide and noted the combo caused an increased perception of heat, bitter and alcohol. The science supports the lone divergent voice. High alpha acid content matched to high capsaicin do actually amplify each other, making the bitter more bitter and the spicy more spicy, and the burn of alcohol more potent, potentially making the whole package intolerable. GCurlow ended with a comment about pairing with a beer of high sugar content equivalent to riesling.

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So like Julia preached, the last piece of the puzzle to calming spice may be sugar. In the case of beer we are honing in with a laser-like focus on residual sugar. If you scour the internet, you will find a number of blog posts telling you just how to kill the burn of chili peppers, and as far as I read, they all included sugar as a possible solution — either straight sugar, or sugar in the form of a doughy gluten-laden bakery bomb. I didn’t find much connected to beer until a blog post from Sam Adams jumped out at me. In honor of IPA Day, they ran a small panel of tasters alongside chefs from the Culinary Institute of America in which they described the intensity of medium-hot chicken wings when paired with three variations of a west coast IPA.

Can an IPA Calm Spicy Chicken Wings?

IPAs and Spicy FoodsEveryone has great experiences that we can test scientifically. The gang at Sam Adams ran a small but definitely fun experiment on spicy chicken wings and IPA. Although the results they share wouldn’t hold up to scientific peer-review and should not be considered scientific fact, they do give us a glimpse into what might be going on and how we might test this in a controlled setting with data from a large group of participants.

Right out of the gate, I loved that the first observation of the panelists at Sam Adams matches beautifully with what sensory scientists have shown: the highest ABV beer (8.4%) led to increased sensation of heat. However, it’s confounding that the mid-level ABV (6.5%) decreased the heat where the lowest ABV option (4.5%) made the heat linger. The IBUs could also be at play then. In terms of bitter being known to amplify the perception of spicy, the 8.4% beer came with a whopping 85 IBUs which might have contributed to the increased heat. The other two beers both rounded out at 45, so the IBUs in this case don’t help us understand why the heat sensation was so markedly different between the 6.5% and the 4.5% ABV beers.

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Again, we are left to contemplate sugar. The panelists at Sam Adams didn’t come out and say residual sugar, but they did mention that the higher the malt characteristic of the 6.5% ABV choice seems to balance the heat perception and that it was this malt characteristic that also brought a sweet perception to the pairing. As far as the scientific research goes, I was unable to locate any reference to sugar being an antagonist to receptors for spicy, nor could I locate anything that says it isn’t. In short, there is no scientific evidence that I could find that says sweet calms spicy, but perhaps the study just hasn’t been conducted yet.

Bottom line, IPAs with their big ABVs and even bigger IBUs probably aren’t what you want to help with the burn of your favorite spicy food. But that doesn’t mean you won’t still reach for it. That’s because your personal preference — how much you like something — is different from perception (how much you detect something). My guess is that you may have conditioned yourself to love the pairing due to years of use, making it familiar and safe. And even though that IPA really isn’t helping the burn, as a human being you are a creature of habit. This is supported by science: we love what is familiar. It is for that reason alone that you may find IPAs and spicy food a pairing that you can’t live without, and not because it calms the burn.

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Beer and Food CourseHow Craft Beer Fuels the Future of Flavor Science

The stories coming from brewers and chefs, who are some of the most mindful consumers in the world, make for some of the best scientific hypotheses in sensory. This is one of the reasons I love consulting in beer. These are questions that should undergo a rigorous scientific look so that we can move both the science and the industry forward. The gang at Sam Adams ran a small non-scientific, but impactful test using spicy chicken wings and IPA, and by doing so inadvertently shed a bit of light on the possible role of residual sugar in spicy pairings. Light that scientists should consider in selecting and designing the next generation of sensory studies.

Here’s your invitation to contribute your experience. Share your beer flavor question or anecdote that you think could use some science backing in the comments section. It could be the topic of my next article or even end up as the basis for our next scientific study. is fully dedicated to small and independent U.S. breweries. We are published by the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers. Stories and opinions shared on do not imply endorsement by or positions taken by the Brewers Association or its members.


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The Craft Brewers of Wine Country

The Craft Brewers of Wine Country

There’s no corner of the U.S. more synonymous with wine than Northern California, particularly the Napa Valley. It’s a proverbial mecca for wine aficionados, a destination to visit at least once in their lives. So naturally I was surprised when someone asked if I had heard about the region’s craft beer scene.

“Is that a thing?” I ignorantly asked.

Yes, it turns out wine country makes for a perfect setting to brew craft beer. In fact, wine-makers rely on it. On several occasions during my recent travels through the region from San Francisco to Napa and Santa Rosa, I heard the motto: It takes good beer to make good wine.

“When you’re doing harvest, working 14 hours a day, you don’t get off the clock and pull out a Cabernet and have a glass of wine,” explained Ryan Gibbons of Mare Island Brewing Co. “You open a nice cold beer and enjoy that.”

Given California’s infamous traffic and my general distaste for all things automobile, I opted to explore the region car-free. Besides, what kind of beer journalist would I be if I cut myself off after one beer because I had to operate heavy machinery?

The Craft Beer Phenomenon

Having booked the “craft beer package” at downtown San Francisco’s Hotel Triton, when I entered my room I was greeted with an ice bucket displaying three Big Daddy IPAs from local Speakeasy Ales & Lagers.

Good start, I thought.

First I walked south to Dirty Water in the Twitter building to meet with Kristian Cosentino, who recently contracted John Montes de Oca and Vicki Tisdale of Mujicians Brewing Co. to become Dirty Water’s brewers-in-residence. Montes de Oca and Tisdale met a decade ago at band camp and started homebrewing together after graduating from the University of Southern California. Over the years, their hobby became a professional passion complete with Mujicians branding.

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The group hopes to start serving Mujicians’ largely German-inspired brews out of Dirty Water in the coming weeks if not already by the time this story publishes.

“Wine people are turning towards beer,” noted Cosentino on the uptick of beer culture in wine country. “It’s a phenomenon now.”

Later in the day I met with Ron Silberstein of ThirstyBear Brewing Co., San Francisco’s oldest brewpub. The former immigration attorney greeted me with a cheek-to-cheek grin. I could hear a constant sense of excitement and pride in his voice.

“We’re the only certified organic beer in San Francisco,” he boasted early on — sustainability being an important philosophy at the nearly 20-year-old brewery. “We can serve a beer that’s fresh. [The beer] hasn’t traveled and we serve it right here, the only place you can get it.”

Silberstein was also proud of pairing his beer with Spanish cuisine, a move inspired by his time traveling in Spain. We’re talking tapas and paella, which I can’t recall finding at a brewpub before. The unique combination certainly made ThirstyBear stand out as a fantastic entry point to exploring craft beer in wine country.

Record-Skip Moment

The next morning I boarded a ferry for a 40-minute cruise across the bay to Vallejo, where I was greeted by Mare Island’s Ryan Gibbons. Pulling into the terminal, you wouldn’t think you were in wine country. Heavy machinery surrounds the port-like grape vines on a vineyard, relics of the area’s time as a naval shipyard.

Gibbons’ journey to brewing might seem unusual elsewhere in the country but is typical of brewers in wine country. After leaving college to “find his own way” in California, Gibbons got involved in winemaking and spent several seasons “chasing harvest” in New Zealand and Europe. But when he returned to California and found his passion for winemaking fading, he started to gravitate toward craft beer.

While waiting tables, Gibbons fell in love with the consumer side of craft beer, seeing beer drinkers as a more relatable clientele than the wine crowd. He traded in his apron and corkscrew for a big burly beard and ball cap and convinced the brewing team at Lagunitas to give a winemaker a chance at what ultimately boils down to a similar craft.

The Craft Brewers of Wine Country

The seed of Mare Island Brewing Co. was planted six months later when Gibbons mentioned his new line of work to Kent Fortner, his current business partner.

“It’s that record-skip moment,” Gibbons recalled. “You saw his eyes just start going crazy.”

Mare Island has since carved out a little niche of beer territory in wine country and is enticing more and more San Franciscans and out-of-town visitors to cross the bay.

“There’s nothing wrong with drinking and ferrying,” Gibbons joked.

Putting the “Craft” Back into Craft Beer

From Vallejo, the Napa VINE bus took me into the heart of the valley. Most who travel those roads come for the rolling hills of vineyards, but I was there to explore some of the breweries that have sprouted up in town, like Downtown Joe’s and the Napa Palisades Saloon.

At the latter, I met managing partner Charlie Crebs for drinks and dinner. With high-definition TVs running baseball playoff games and buffalo wings on the menu, the Saloon was as close to a sports bar as one will find in Napa. That said, careful attention is paid to keeping everything local. The tables and bars are made of 100-year-old redwoods that had sunk into the nearby Napa River, and the steel used in construction came from Kaiser Steel, where Crebs’ grandfather once worked.

Crebs’ story parallels Gibbons’ with eerie similarity—they even worked together at a restaurant just down the street from where the Saloon is today. Crebs, however, has made his niche in building a following in the heart of wine country and blending that culture into his beer, for instance by aging certain beers in wine barrels.

The Craft Brewers of Wine Country

“It’s great for adventurous drinkers who like sours,” he noted. “We’re definitely seeing those sales grow more and more with those collaborations.”

While wine tasting remains as popular as ever in Napa, Crebs increasingly sees travelers who are thankful to sit down with a craft beer at the end of the day.

“They say, ‘I’ve been tasting wine all day, all I want is a beer,’” he explained. “It’s a palate cleanser before more wine at dinner.”

Also renowned in the area is the more traditional Napa Smith Brewery, as well as Mad Fritz Beer—perhaps the most wine-inspired craft brewery I’ve come across. The bottles themselves look like wine and the beers are always served in wine glasses, which makes sense considering that it’s owned by Nile Zacherle and Whitney Fischer, who also run two wineries.

While stuffing ourselves with sushi at Morimoto Napa and sampling Mad Fritz’s brews, Zacherle told me that he aims to put the craft back into the “innocuous” phrase ‘craft beer.’ Besides the obvious nods to wine culture in Mad Fitz’s branding, Zacherle puts his focus on the ingredients. Mad Fritz exclusively uses 100 percent craft malt. Simply put, Zacherle knows where his ingredients are coming from and knows the farmer attached to them. The back of every Mad Fritz bottle even explains where each of the beer’s ingredients was sourced.

“Of course it costs more, but you’re supporting all these small farmers, and it allows them to grow their business,” Zacherle explained. “It’s not a volume thing. It’s a quality thing.”

The Craft Brewers of Wine Country The Jewel of Santa Rosa

Another day, another transfer. I boarded the Napa VINE bus once more for a final stop in Northern California wine country— Santa Rosa. For many in the region, this is the town truly synonymous with craft beer in wine country.

Frieda Lewis of ACE IT! Tours took me out on a Sonoma Bike and Brew ride to connect two of the area’s more popular breweries. Following the Joe Rodota Trail west under a clear blue sky to Sebastopol, we arrived around noon at HopMonk Tavern. The weather and the timing were perfect for sharing a flight in the tavern’s Bier Garten, designed just like they are in Germany.

Our return ride took us into downtown Santa Rosa, where a line snaked away from the door of Russian River Brewing Co. A security guard stood watch, complete with an earpiece.

Is this a brewery, or a rave? I wondered.

Turns out Russian River prefers to have waiting patrons stand outside rather than breathing down the necks of seated guests, avoiding the uncomfortable scenario where any standing room by the bar turns into a mosh pit of thirsty, elbow-throwing strangers. Instead, the dining area and bar were comfortably at capacity.

Russian River is the jewel of Santa Rosa. Over a Saison Blonde and barbecue chicken pizza, Lewis shared stories of people waiting for six hours just to be one of the first to taste a new release.

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At journey’s end, I boarded Golden Gate Transit for my return to San Francisco. Though I’d been surprised to first hear of a nascent craft beer scene in wine country, I left realizing I had only scratched the surface.

If you find yourself flying into Oakland on your way to wine country, check out Golden Gate Brewing Co., Oakland Brewing Co., Pacific Coast Brewing Co. and Woods Bar & Brewery—to name just a few. You might also opt to continue east for the breweries of the Tri-Valley, like Eight Bridges Brewing and Working Man Brewing Co.

Considering the sheer quantity of breweries in the region, one has to wonder: At what point do we start saying there’s a bit of wine in beer country? is fully dedicated to small and independent U.S. breweries. We are published by the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers. Stories and opinions shared on do not imply endorsement by or positions taken by the Brewers Association or its members.


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Fall Blog Hop

Welcome to the Crafty Card Gallery Fall themed blog hop!
We have 9 very talented card makers who have each designed a fall themed card.
If you’ve never done a hop before, it’s a group of bloggers that have joined together.  You hop from blog to blog using the links in each post.
Be sure to visit each of the blogs and comment on the posts.  Some of the bloggers are giving away prizes – so you want to be sure to comment so you can be eligible to win.
Be sure to read the full post because I’ll be doing a giveaway!
You’re at the first stop!
I’ve been sort of slacking in the blogging department (don’t know if any of you can relate to that)… and I wanted to have a blog hop to celebrate the fact that Crafty Card Gallery App has been in the apple store for 5 years!  I can’t believe it’s been that long – and it’s been a great time!  I’ve met a ton of cool people and had a lot of great opportunities from the App.  If you don’t know about the app – it’s an iPhone app that has cards so you can look for ideas.  You can find designers and read their blogs…
I also wanted to celebrate the app being featured in Craft Industry Today.  Sort of cool to have your app in the magazine for the Craft & Hobby Association!  I’ve been a member of CHA for a few years now and it’s been a great opportunity!
So I know you’re here for the card….
I recently went to scrapbook expo and took a watercolor class and bought these Zig Kuretake Clean Color Pens (note – much better price on Amazon than at scrapbook expo)… and I also bought a ton of other fun stuff – including some super cute stamps from Stamps by Judith & Heather.  This was my first time seeing their stamps and I loved a ton of them (so of course I bought them)!
So here’s my first attempt at using the watercolor pens & the new stamps:

 Twine on the leaf that was a Lawn Fawn Die Cut – and the letters are Lawn Fawn as well….
Wink of stella on the leaves

And the leaf in the corner is on an Action Wobble…. Those are always fun!
So please be sure to follow Crafty Card Gallery on Facebook  and if you haven’t seen the app, please check it out!
I will be selecting 2 winners at random on Monday night from the comments on my blog.
Prize #1 – Free copy of Crafty Card Gallery App
Prize #2 – envelope with some mini stamps
Thanks for joining us in the hop!
Your next stop in the hop is: Kerin Sylvester   www.onecraftycorner.com
Here’s the full list in case you get lost:
Kerin Sylvester   www.onecraftycorner.com
Shawnee Penkacik  http://www.sunshinythought.com

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  1. Fabulous colors! I haven't tried those pens, I'll have to check them out. Thanks for organizing the hop!

  2. Love the fall colors or your card and the twine sets off the lead perfectly!

  3. Shawnee Penkacik
    October 24, 2015 - 5:03 pm

    This is beautiful. I love the fall colors you used and tree. Great job!!

  4. So pretty!

  5. Beautiful card! Love the colors, great job on the big leaf, the twine adds a nice touch!

  6. Beautiful card, I love all the leaves & fall colors. I will have to try out the watercolor pens. Fun hop!

  7. Love the colors that you used.

  8. Your card is so adorable! Love the colors you used!

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Success only truly comes with being happy. Happiness and success are the accomplices of one another. You cannot have one without the other. Happiness brings success, and success brings even more happiness. Success, in the dictionary, is defined as the achievement of something desired planned or attempted. Therefore, success cannot be judged by anyone than oneself. It is a personal thing. It is the realization of goals, desires or plans made by one’s self. It is not measurable and yet is something we always use to compare others or appraise someone’s worth . Success, in one form or another, is something that we will always be striving for. For some people it is something they will do subconsciously, and for others it will be something they will constantly labour for. Because success is something that is different for everyone, it is best that we measure our personal success by our own sense of self worth. To have succeeded is to have lived as you wanted; “ it is to have lived well and laughed

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Bangladesh Under-19 fielding consultant Trevor Penny spoke at length with Cricfrenzy regarding the advancement of fielding and how important it is to get away from traditional fielding drills.

Penny, the Warwickshire stalwart for 17 years, Penney retired from first-class cricket at the end of the 2005 season to take up a post as Sri Lanka's assistant coach, where he teamed up with his former county team-mate, Tom Moody and later took as the interim head coach while his association with Indian team during the Duncan Fletcher era is known to be extremely fruitful as far turning the Indian side into a goof fielding unit. Penny believes techniques are more important than anything else to improve a fielding unit.

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C.F: How do you see the approach of our Under-19 squad?

Trevor Penny: It has been brilliant, we had two good sessions. The atmosphere, the way they come about, giving their hundred percent and wanting to improve all the time is just amazing. I have in Bangladesh so many times and seen the enthusiasm for cricket. So, it doesn’t surprise me. It has been a really good start and a great few days.

C.F: There is conception that Asian countries fielding unit lacks the firepower compared to other cricketing nation.

Trevor Penny: I think 10 or 20 years ago that was applicable but I don’t think it’s the case anymore. I have been in for Sri Lanka three years, India for four years in IPL. Now I see there is no difference. Yes, there are few brilliant fielders like AB de Villiars. But in general fielding is pretty even. So, I think sub-continent teams have really improved their fielding and there is much no difference anymore.

C.F: What is the biggest plus point of this Under-19 squad and where do you think they need to improve?

Trevor Penny: I think the group that I saw today has good potential. Its just few small things, that’s why I am glad that I will be here for two weeks,   Just on try to improve on few techniques.  Fielding is sometimes forgotten that it requires techniques. Everyone just do fielding practice, if you don’t change your techniques then you can’t approve no matter how much you practice. If don’t do it the right way you can’t get better. So, it has been great. These guys are like little sponges they just want to learn and improve.  I love that. When you come here with the young stars, they just wanna get better.

C.F: Do you feel traditional fielding drills are getting obsolete these days?

Trevor Penny: I just think the technical part is forgotten about a lot, some coaches just go about hit catches or just say no bad throw but they never try to find out why.  There is often a reason that why they have done it and over the years I have been doing it a lot now with the team, I try to find out the reasons.  And I practice slowly. You need to go back to school almost, like kindergarten and change things. Once they get it then I go fast again. It’s not just about bang-bang and hitting. Because you can just do that with Dilshan or Jonty Rhodes. They had it already but with basic normal cricketers and average fielders you have to really change that technique.

C.F: After two weeks you will be leaving. What is your next course of action?

Trevor Penny: I am a consultant coach these days.  I stopped working for the Netherlands cricket team,  I do contracts around the world, I look for T20 jobs around the world. I am hoping to be in Canadian T20 league (CPL), I am coming back here in December to help the U19 team get prepared for the world cup. I won’t be there [in the Under-19 World Cup] but I am hoping to come back just before they leave. So, I can give them another two weeks of boost up you know.

C.F: Do you feel two week is good enough?

Trevor Penny: I think the coaches here have seen what I am trying to do and the players need to continue that work. You just can’t do something for two weeks, you have to take it all the way, that’s what life is all about. And get better at that. Hopefully they will do that because it seems like they are eager to learn. This weeks are all about fielding while I will be leaving a program for them when I leave after completing the stint.

C.F: How do you motivate yourself as a fielding coach?

Trevor Penny: I just don’t do fielding, I have been lucky, I have been the head coach of Sri Lanka,  its new for me. Normally I work as a consulting coach now.  And it's nice because you can do a bit of everything.

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Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan left the field unexpectedly while batting as he had sustained strain on his left side while batting against Ireland at Dublin on Wednesday.

Shakib, who had sustained the strain a couple of overs earlier, was seen struggling while leaving the crease as his pain recurred and it is possible that it was taken as a precautionary step.

Shakib was batting on fifty and Bangladesh looked not to take any risk with the talismanic all-rounder.

Injury seemed to be following Shakib in the recent past. Shakib was ruled out of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand and the following two Tests after sustaining a finger injury during the Bangladesh Premier League final between Dhaka Dynamites and Comilla Victorians. Shakib copped a blow from Thisara Perera while batting, and it was later revealed that he had suffered a fracture.

 Consequently, he was given the no-objection certificate to play in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), but the all-rounder had featured in only couple of games for the Sunrisers Hyderabad before joining the national camp.

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New South Wales will be represented by eight of the 18 contracted Cricket Australia umpires on the two national panels next season.

Among them Cricket NSW Umpire Troy Penman has been elevated to the Supplementary Umpire Panel for the first time.

Four New South Wales umpires retained their contracts on the 12-member National Umpire Panel; Gerard Abood, Greg Davidson, Tony Wilds and former Australian fast bowler Paul Wilson.

Penman joined International umpire Claire Polosak, Ben Treloar and Simon Lightbody on the six-member Supplementary Panel.

Head of Cricket Operations at Cricket Australia, Peter Roach, congratulated Penman and praised his performances.

“(Troy) has performed consistently at Cricket Australia Under 19 Male National Championships, including officiating the final for the past two seasons,” Roach said.

“Alongside his New South Wales Premier Cricket commitments, Troy has also performed strongly in Rebel WBBL and Toyota Futures League opportunities.”

Since making his NSW Premier Cricket debut in the 2012/13 season, 32-year-old Penman has continued to develop.

He has umpired 54 First Grade matches, 11 Toyota Futures League and 13 Rebel Women’s Big Bash League on-field fixtures, as well as a further eight as the fourth umpire in the KFC Men’s BBL.

On hearing the news, Penman was very excited.

“The first person I called was my wife. She has been my biggest support,” he said.

He also thanked his parents, and mentor to many umpires throughout the state, Cricket NSW State Umpire Manager, Darren Goodger.

“My parents have helped shape the person I am.

“In terms of on-field umpiring, Darren Goodger has probably been the most influential … guiding me through certain situations like dealing with captains, communication with them.”

A number of NSW umpires appointed to the respective panels excelled internationally in the last 12 months.

Polosak recently created history when she became the first female umpire to officiate on-field in a Men’s One-Day International during the ICC Men’s World Cricket League Division Two Final between Oman and host nation Namibia.

She is the only female on either the National or Supplementary Panel.

Abood also made his One-Day International on-field debut at Adelaide Oval during November in the second match of the three-game series between Australia and South Africa.

Wilson joins fellow NSW official, and ICC Elite Panel Umpire, Rod Tucker on a 16-member panel for the World Cup starting in late May.

It will be the first World Cup for Wilson, who is the only National Panel umpire to be selected among the five Australian officials appointed.

“We wish Paul, along with our other Australian representatives Bruce Oxenford, Paul Reiffel, Rod Tucker and David Boon the best of luck for the tournament in the United Kingdom,” said Roach.

Boon will serve as a match referee during the tournament.

Penman said the depth of NSW umpiring reflected the team approach adopted by umpires across the state.

“The guys on the National Panel, Greg Davidson, Gerard Abood, Tony Wilds, they’re coming to monthly meetings, giving back at conventions and dinners they’re attending, just to spread their experience and that helps everyone’s umpiring really.

“It’s testament to Darren’s role and how supportive the Association is of our umpiring, we’re very grateful to the Association for supporting us in the first place, providing the opportunities to officiate.”

Goodger believed the strong representation of NSW umpires on both panels says a lot about the strength of the eight individual umpires.

“Their humility, commitment to getting better, and their dedication and hard work … that’s what has got them to where they are.”

Goodger also congratulated Queensland umpire Donovan Koch who was elevated to the National Umpire Panel.

"He’s a very good umpire and has been knocking on the door for a long time. We offer our congratulations to Donovan."

2019-20 National Umpire Panel:

Gerard Abood (New South Wales)

Shawn Craig (Victoria)

Greg Davidson (New South Wales)

Simon Fry (South Australia)

Phil Gillespie (Victoria)

Mike Graham-Smith (Tasmania)

Geoff Joshua (Victoria)

Donovan Koch (Queensland)

Sam Nogajski (Tasmania)

John Ward (Victoria)

Tony Wilds (New South Wales)

Paul Wilson (New South Wales)

2019-20 Supplementary Umpire Panel:

Darren Close (Tasmania)

Nathan Johnstone (Western Australia)

Simon Lightbody (New South Wales)

Troy Penman (New South Wales)

Claire Polosak (New South Wales)

Ben Treloar (New South Wales)


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How You Can Use Scripture to Help Your Child Get Over 5 Types of Heartbreak

  • Dolores Smyth Contributing Writer
  • 2019 12 Feb
How You Can Use Scripture to Help Your Child Get Over 5 Types of Heartbreak

When our children are little we cherish their every milestone, from their first smile, to their first word, to their first step. During their more difficult “firsts” such as their first cold or first tooth, we rush to the doctor and scour baby articles in search of ways to make them more comfortable. We strive to make our children feel supported and loved.

As our children grow, we take a step back and watch as they continue to meet milestones, this time on their own—their first day of school, their first group of friends, their first summer job, their first romantic relationship, and, to our dismay, their first heartbreak. It’s no wonder that watching our kids spread their wings toward independence is a bittersweet endeavor, leaving parents grappling with feelings of excitement and trepidation.

Although it’s normal for kids to feel sad or exhibit mood swings after a disappointment, long term negative feelings that affect a child’s ability to function normally may be a sign of depression. While parents should contact a professional if their child is experiencing prolonged depression, they can support their child by patiently encouraging hopeful feelings after a heartbreak.

One way to promote such hope in times of heartache is to look to Scripture. Just as we educate ourselves on how to treat our children’s physical bumps and scrapes when they’re little, we can comfort our children with the healing balm of Scripture when life leaves them with emotional bruises.

Here are 5 types of heartbreak that children go through along with several Scriptural passages to help uplift their spirits.

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1. The End of a Friendship

1. The End of a Friendship

You’ll never forget the first time your child eagerly rushes into a birthday party or playdate toward her friends and bursts into a flurry of instant chatter. The bonds of friendship are more than simply an enjoyable way to pass the time. In fact, friendships play a significant role in our children’s lives. Research shows that friendships can help children:

  • Develop social and emotional skills
  • Experience a sense of belonging and support among peers
  • Learn how to communicate effectively
  • Feel less stress
  • Cope more successfully with transition
  • Understand what constitutes age-appropriate behavior
  • Have higher self-esteem

Your children may form friendships that last a lifetime but most of their friendships will be transitory. Whether a friendship ends because of an argument, a change in behavior, or a move, friendship “breakups” can leave kids feeling betrayed and lonely.

During these moments of despair over a lost friendship, it’s important to sympathize with your child and reassure her that God has great things planned, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Parents can also help their children put the friendship loss in perspective by assuring their kids that “this too shall pass” and once it does, God “will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” (1 Peter 5:10).

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2. The Death of a Loved One

2. The Death of a Loved One

The passing of a loved one—whether a relative, friend, or family pet—can be crushing to children. How the child reacts can depend on his age and how close the child was to the deceased. Some children react with questions and confusion about the concept of death, while others react with grief, worry, or sometimes even anger.

It’s important for parents to give children time to mourn and talk about (or not talk about) the deceased in their own way and at their own pace. While the child is processing his grief, it can be comforting to pray together, light a candle, or make a donation in the deceased’s name, and recall happy memories of the loved one to replace negative feelings with positive ones.

In looking to Scripture, parents can help ease their children’s grief over a death by pointing out that Jesus himself said,Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). Further consolation to children is God’s promise that, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain…” (Revelation 21:4).

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3. The Realization That Life Can Be Unfair

3. The Realization That Life Can Be Unfair

As much as parents may want to shield their children from life’s unpleasantries, it’s crucial for children to learn how to cope with the fact that life often does not include fairy tale endings. Over time, our children will encounter unfair situations and meet people with difficult personalities. These circumstances will reveal to our children the unfortunate fact that sometimes bad things happen to good people and that hurt people hurt people

Adding to this stark reality is the fact that our kids can do everything right and still find themselves in a disagreeable situation where they don’t get along with everyone in their class, in their family, or (for older children) at their workplace. This realization that life isn’t always fair can leave kids feeling discouraged and even resentful.

Luckily, Scripture provides guidance on how to alleviate the heartache that comes with dealing with difficult people and circumstances. The Bible instructs that as our children age, the way they talk, think, and reason must mature as well (1 Corinthians 13:11). Specifically, the Bible lays out a roadmap to help our children lead more peaceful lives by encouraging our kids to:

  • Talk gently since, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1)
  • Focus on the greater good by doing your part to “live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18)
  • Reason justly, considering that God will “forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” (Matthew 6:9-13).

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4. A Romantic Breakup

4. A Romantic Breakup

Who doesn’t remember the euphoria of their first love and, with it, the agony of their first romantic breakup? First loves are intense and exciting, filled with new feelings and experiences. We’re lifted up so high that, after a breakup, it can seem like we’re spiraling back down into an abyss.

Many parents dread their child’s first romantic breakup and for good reason. Romantic heartbreaks can lead to our children feeling rejected and insecure. To the extent possible, parents should take special care to help guide their children through this type of breakup, as any idealization of a first love can set unrealistic benchmarks for their children’s subsequent romances.

Even in situations where our children will not talk to us about their broken heart after a romance ends, parents can remind children that God “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds,” (Psalm 147:3), strengthens and helps us in our hour of need (Isaiah 41:10), and wants us to cast all of our anxieties on him because he cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).

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5. The Disappointment of Dashed Dreams

5. The Disappointment of Dashed Dreams

Whether it’s getting straight A’s, making the basketball team, asking out a crush, or getting into a college of choice, our children’s dreams and goals are as numbered as the stars. When these hopes get dashed, however, our kids can undergo much heartache and start viewing the pursuit of their other goals with a deflated spirit.

As parents, we know that God wants our children to persevere and trust in him no matter the circumstances. A willingness to persevere after disappointment spurs our kids to keep working toward their goals despite the obstacles behind them or on the horizon. Also, perseverance in the face of hardship is vital to growing in faith and allows God to reinvigorate our children by embracing them with the Holy Spirit.

When setbacks throw a monkey wrench into your child’s plans in spite of her best efforts, lessen your kid’s discouragement by telling her that God wants us to trust in him with all our heart and lean on him, not on our own understanding. If we do so consistently, God promises to make our paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6). If the obstacles get even tougher, boost her perseverance by showing her in the Bible that the Lord calls “blessed” those who persevere under trial “because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12).

Popular sayings abound to help our kids make the best out of a bad situation. Quotes such as, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” and “Bloom where you’re planted,” point our children in the right direction.

However, nothing speaks to our child’s wounded spirit with the same conviction and power as the Lord’s Word. Soothing our children’s hurt feelings with God’s Word allows God to grant our children everything we, as parents, could ever hope for them. Namely, that “the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31).

Dolores Smyth writes about parenting and faith. A perfect day for her includes running, reading, and spending time with her husband and three kids. Find her on Twitter @LolaWordSmyth.

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Small business news: the debt ceiling deal. Good for small biz, or not so much?

After an incredibly painful ordeal, the United States Congress gave birth to a new piece of legislation last week; the deal averted a debt crisis, trimmed the federal government’s budget by trillions of dollars, increased the amount of money the government is authorized to borrow, and has the potential to impact the lives of millions of US citizens and billions people more around the world.

The real significance of the agreement is yet to be seen and economists have not reached consensus on its ultimate impact. Depending on whose opinion you trust, the deal our politicians reached will make it easier to get a loan or make it more difficult to get a loan; will increase the interest you pay on your loans or save you interest on your loans; will stimulate your sales or depress your sales; will help you to acquire new customers or serve to scare away existing customers; will create more regulation or will simplify regulation. In other words, it is a tangled mess and nobody really knows how it will impact small business.

Here are 8 possible effects and how they may hurt or help small businesses:

1. Slow growth almost certain.
Raising the debt ceiling and reducing the budget without additional government stimulus is likely to slow the growth of the overall economy. Businesses large and small will continue to struggle as long as demand is soft and business budgets are constrained.

2. Cost of capital may increase.
The distinct likelihood of higher interest rates means that small business loans will cost more and that credit will be tightened making loans less available to businesses. While small business still have options to get a quote using this calculator, which can get them low-interest loans, it all depends on one’s credit score. Last week’s downgrading by Standard and Poor’s of the US Government bond rating from AAA to AA+ means that interest rates on Treasury notes will go up, and rates for mortgages, credit cards, and business loans will follow. In addition, as long as investors can earn higher returns on T-notes, they will expect higher returns from alternative investments in equities and VC’s may follow suit for similar reasons and expect a higher IRR from their invest,ends in new ventures.

3. Uncertainty may abate.
Investors like stability and the doubt surrounding the debt-ceiling debate removed that from the markets. Once a compromise was reached, investors and consumers could breathe a sigh of relief that should last until the next time around. The positive note from last week’s legislation is, simply, that the matter was settled (at least for the moment) and business can know what to expect, at least in the short-term.

4. Cuts may be slow to come
Another positive factor that came out of last week’s deal is that the actual cuts to the budget will not begin immediately, but will be phased in over several years, ads many as 10 years in some cases. This means that the shock to the economy will be diluted and consumers will not feel the impact immediately. Many businesses will escape a shock of the the kind they experienced with the collapse of Lehman Brothers in the fall of 2008.

5. State and local government cuts may come quickly.
The decreases to the Federal budget will impact greatly on state and municipal budgets. The immediate effect will be deeper cuts locally, including additional layoffs and loss of contracts. Already some governments are reducing pensions to retired workers and this will continue. The result will be to further slow the recovery, reduce consumer confidence, and push many small businesses to the edge.

6. Tax increases may be ahead.
The deal made in Washington creates a “super-committee” which will make recommendations that may include a mix of more budget cuts and additional revenue. Where the revenue comes from is hard to say at the moment, but smart Vegas oddsmakers are probably betting on high income individuals as well as the closing of many loopholes that small business currently takes advantage of. Brace your business fr an increase in taxes over the next few years.

7. More government contracts may increase (or not).
Budget cuts may lead to new outsourcing opportunities for Federal and state governments as thy trim departments, and look for other opportunities to save. Small business that is positioned may be able to take advantage of these opportunities over the next few years.

8. Government contracts may dwindle (or not).
Budget cuts may lead to the cancellation of many programs and the contract associated with them. Small businesses that are dependent on contracts with federal, state, or local governments may find themselves facing severe loss of revenues in the year to come.

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CoinShares Research Puts a Spotlight on Litecoin (LTC)

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CoinShares, a leading provider of crypto research and pioneering crypto investment products (such as "Bitcoin Tracker One", which is an exchange-traded note listed on NASDAQ QMX), recently released a research report called "Asset Highlight: Litecoin". Here are some of the highlights from this report:

  • The coin that Charlie Lee created before Litecoin was Fairbrix, which was "a fork of Tenebrix, itself a fork of Multicoin, itself a fork of Bitcoin."
  • "Lee released the Litecoin source code on GitHub 7 October 2011... The exact launch time was set to 13 October at 03:00 GMT by popular vote in order to ensure fairness and facilitate maximum immediate participation by the mining community... The launch proceeded without any major issues and Litecoin went live with a genesis block that included the text: 'NY Times 05/Oct/2011 Steve Jobs, Apple’s Visionary, Dies at 56'."
  • "The Litecoin reference client is called Litecoin Core and features all 'full node' capabilities including complete download and validation of the Litecoin blockchain, all protocol rules and wallet functionality."
  • "The Litecoin Foundation serves a political and industrial lobbying function organisationally separate from, but intellectually related to, Litecoin Core. It is a non-profit organisation located in Singapore..."
  • "Like most altcoins, Litecoin was forked from the Bitcoin source code with relatively minor modifications to change a few key attributes... The few actual differences between the two relate mainly to block generation times, coin issuance and the mining algorithm. Litecoin block generation times are targeted at 2.5 minutes instead of the 10-minute block generation target used by Bitcoin. The idea behind the modification was to allow for 4x faster confirmation times than Bitcoin."
  • "Even though the block generation target is 4x that of Bitcoin, the block reward remains the same, starting at LTC 50 per block. However, Litecoin block rewards are cut in half every 840,000 blocks, as opposed to every 210,000 blocks in Bitcoin. As a result, the Litecoin inflation schedule plays out over the same length as Bitcoin (~130 years), but the total number of Litecoins will be 4x that of Bitcoin: a total of LTC ~84MM."
  • "... Litecoin can therefore be seen as a high-value real-life testnet for new and groundbreaking cryptocurrency technology, and while this does come with a unique set of risks, it also provides the ability for Litecoin to maintain a position at the bleeding edge of cryptocurrency development."
  • "Already by spring 2017, as the first major coin, Litecoin implemented the Segregated Witness (SegWit) transaction structure. This update fixes the transaction malleability bug and thereby opens the door for a whole range of exciting features relying on chained multisignature transactions."
  • "One of the most promising features enabled by SegWit is The Lightning Network... As one of the first protocols to adopt SegWit, Litecoin is supremely placed to benefit from early Lightning implementations. Moreover, due to its close compatibility with Bitcoin, Litecoin’s Lightning Network will be fully interoperable with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network."

You can download the full copy of this report from the CoinShares websites (from the top-level header menu, choose Research, and then to download any of the research reports, you just need to enter your name and email address).

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