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The dream of a small group of active parents seeking educational reform came to fruition in August 1996 when four…More years of work resulted in the opening of the Novato Charter School. It is a cluster of portable classrooms near the corner of Main Gate Road and C Street a few hundred yards east of Hamilton Meadow Park School.
The school, with kindergartners through eighth graders, uses Waldorf-based curriculum to encourage abstract and critical thinking. Foreign language instruction starts in the first grade, and multicultural content is incorporated often. An emphasis on nature helps promote respect for the environment and humankind, according to the school's website. The school became the first in Marin County to get all its power from a solar power system in November 2008, and the organic garden is central to the kids' learning experiences.
Parent involvement is also a key part of the school's design. It includes a close relationship with the teachers and a strong parent education program. There is an active effort to limit children's exposure to commercial media images. The idea is that a reduction or elimination to electronic media encourages cooperative rather than competitive learning.
All children are eligible for enrollment at the Novato Charter School. Parents must make an appointment and attend a tour of the campus in order to fill out an application and sign a parent participation agreement. Since there are regularly more applicants than spaces available, a lottery is held to fill the spots.
Fundraising is a constant challenge for the Novato Charter School because it does not receive parcel tax dollars or proceeds from school bonds. Thus it is one of the lowest funded schools in Marin County, in a State that already ranks 46th nationwide in per-pupil spending. Almost half its funding comes from pledges through the nonprofit Novato Charter School Foundation.
Novato Charter's API index for the 2009-2010 academic year was 892, second among elementary schools the district behind Rancho's 947. The state has set 800 as the score schools should strive to meet.
As of the 2009-2010 school year, the ethnic breakdown of the student body included 83.3 percent whites, 4.5 percent Hispanics, 4.5 percent Asian Americans and 2.9 percent African Americans. Only four out of 246 students in 2009-2010 were considered English language learners.

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Wine of The Week
White wines from the Loire Valley
Posted on: Friday 8/12/2011 9:26am
Scott Greenberg, special to wtop.com
The wines of the Loire Valley have long been a favorite of wine lovers throughout Europe and sought out by knowledgeable consumers here in the United States for decades.
However, most Loire Valley wines go unnoticed by most wine buyers, which is too bad, since so many of these wines are just what the wine doctor ordered for cooling down on hot days.
Here are a few choice Loire Valley wines to slip into your picnic basket or serve well-chilled at your next party.
Made exclusively from chenin blanc, the 2009 Champalou Vouvray, Loire Valley, France has a lovely nose of peaches and nectarines. The full mouthfeel offers up more peach fruit notes and hints of ripe apples and cloves. The long finish is full and rich, with notes of wet stones and spices. The wine offers an excellent value and a solid introduction to this splendid region. $17
Also made from chenin blanc is the 2010 Domaine des Aubuisieres Vouvray Cuvee de Silex, Loire Valley, France. This wine has a delightful nose of apple blossom, lemon and minerals. Citrus flavors and light honey notes dominate the palate and add just a touch of sweetness at the end, but the wine maintains a very clean, crisp finish, thanks to substantial acidity. $18
A delicious introduction to the Sancerre appellation is the 2009 Thomas Crele Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. Made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, the nose of ripe pears and orange cloves is memorable. In the mouth, the wine feels lush and full with flavors of pears, apples and the ever-present mineral notes. The medium-bodied finish is smooth and well balanced, with hints of lemon peel popping in at the end. $24
Another sauvignon blanc from Sancere is the 2010 Vacheron Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. This wine has a nose of honey and minerals that is rich and powerful. On the palate, it is intense, yet bright with predominate flavors of pear, white peach and nectarine. The finish is long and lush with hints of wet stone at the end. $27
For a special treat, try the 2007 Baumard Savennieres Trie Speciale from the Anjou region of the Loire Valley. This Chenin Blanc features a nose of ripe apples, white flowers and wet stone. The palate has a polished texture that features a complex mixture of roasted almonds, white nectarines and honey. The long finish continues to entice the tongue with notes of toast and minerals. A delicious alternative to the everyday chardonnay. $28
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Ship, Ship Hooray
Posted on: Friday 8/5/2011 11:38am
Scott Greenberg, special to wtop.com
Washington, D.C. has allowed residents to receive wine shipments for quite some time and Virginia opened their boarders shortly before the high court's ruling. Until recently, Maryland was the lone holdout in the area.
Starting July 1, Maryland joined its neighbors, allowing wineries located outside of the state to ship up to 18 cases of wine per year to Maryland residents who are of legal drinking age. The Maryland bill excludes shipments from out of state retailers.
Virginia allows up to two cases of wine or two cases of beer per month for your personal consumption and not for resale.
But just because consumers can get wines shipped to their doorstep, doesn't necessarily mean they should.
- Access to highly allocated and "cult" status wines.
- It comes to you!
- Taxes are still collected by the winery, so no cost savings
- Shipping adds an additional expense of three – five dollars per bottle
- Wine is subject to bottle shock or worse, adverse exposure to extreme temperatures during summer and winter months
- Carbon footprint: Some shippers contain Styrofoam and shipping just one case at a time is very inefficient
Unless the wine is impossible to find, I am in favor of developing a relationship with a local wine shop, which can have many ancillary benefits.
As your merchant gets to know you and your palate, he or she can offer suggestions that can broaden both your knowledge and your appreciation for different styles of wines.
Next, many wine shops will actually let you try a wine before you buy it. Or, at the very least, will include you on an email list that will alert you to in-store wine tastings, many featuring winemakers or producers.
I also like the fact that I can buy a couple of bottles to take home and enjoy them in a more neutral environment. That way, if I like the wine, I can always call the wine shop and ask them to put a few more bottles aside for me. A few too many times I have had my "wine goggles" on while visiting a winery or wine shop and end up ordering a case (or two) of a particular wine only to discover that once I get it home, I am not as in love with it as I thought I was.
Lastly, many wine shops offer discounts to regular customers, especially if they are recommending a particular wine. By the way, it is always prudent to ask for a "case discount" (usually ten percent or more) when you are buying twelve or more bottles of wine from any merchant.
The bottom line is that shipping laws now provide more options to consumers to purchase hard to find or "cult" status wines that local wine shops may not have access to, and that's a good thing. But I would recommend that consumers first ask their local wine merchants to find and acquire a particular wine on their behalf. If you do order wine online, make sure that the juice is worth the proverbial squeeze. Shipping charges and exposure to extreme temperatures in transit can turn your prized wine into sour grapes.
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White Burgundies to Love
Posted on: Friday 7/29/2011 10:38am
Scott Greenberg, special to wtop.com
Many wine lovers consider chardonnay from Burgundy to be the Holy Grail of white wines, sought after by collectors for their seductive flavors, incredible balance and remarkable aging potential.
The 2009 ripe fruit vintage produced wines with solid core flavors, good acidity and lovely concentration and balance. Here are a few excellent values to lookout for.
The 2009 Maison Joseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne takes advantage of sourcing their chardonnay grapes from all over Burgundy. Chablis-like in character, with hints of honeysuckle and nectarine on the nose, it sports a solid mouthfeel, featuring flavors of baked apples and green melon, with just a whisper of mineral notes on the crisp finish. Even though this is the winery's entry-level wine, I think it is always a special treat. ($14)
Despite the fact this vineyard is located just outside the village of Chablis proper, the 2009 Guy Mothe Domaine de Colombier Petit Chablis retains all of the true characteristics of Chablis, with tangy notes of green apple and citrus in the mouth and flinty crisp dryness on the mineral supported finish. ($16)
If your palate favors a richer style chardonnay, try the 2009 Michel Bouzereau Bourgogne Blanc. Its floral bouquet is seductive and the well-delineated flavors of apples, citrus and buttered toast are supported on a creamy texture. The medium-bodied finish is persistent and clean. ($20)
A personal favorite in our home is the 2009 Verget Mâcon-Bussières Vieilles Vignes du Clos. It's a step up from the producer's Mâcon Village, featuring intense flavors of crisp apple, green melon and ripe pear. A touch of citrus and mineral notes on the slightly flinty finish provides nice balance and structure. ($22)
Ex-pat Blair Pethel makes an extraordinary chardonnay from his winery in the Cote de Beaune region. Blair's 2009 Dublere Bourgogne Blanc is graced by scents of acacia and melon on the lovely nose that beautifully compliments the flavors of green apples and pear in the mouth. The balance is delightful, featuring a clean, crisp finish. ($25)
The 2009 Jean-Marc Boillot 1er Cru from the Montagny region is simply stunning for a premier cru level wine at this price. It sports mouth-filling flavors of ripe apples, pear on the front of the palate and a touch of slate and wet stone on the beautifully round finish. ($25)
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Spanish Wine Values
Posted on: Friday 7/22/2011 3:18pm
Scott Greenberg, special to wtop.com
What do Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina and Portugal all have in common? At one time or another, each of these wine-producing countries was considered the little darling of wines values.
Well, today, there's a new country in town. Spain. The third largest wine producing country in the world is now gaining a reputation on the world wine stage as making very good wines at very reasonable prices.
Capital investments in modern winemaking equipment and a new breed of young winemakers with contemporary winemaking ideas have revolutionized the industry. This combination has added up to one great bang-for-the-buck for the American consumer.
There are some terrific white wines under $15 and a plethora of delicious red wines for under $25. Surprisingly, many of the red wines can be enjoyed at both a young or considered for long-term cellaring, thanks to prominent tannin structure.
For a summer white wine treat, try the 2009 Protos Verdejo from the Rueda region. Produced from 100 percent verdejo grapes and fermented in stainless steel vats, the wine features floral scents of honeysuckle, green apple and nectarine. Flavors of apple, orange blossom and tropical fruits are buoyed by delicate mineral notes and nice acidity. $14
One does not often hear about wines from the Coast Brava section of Spain, but the 2009 Oliver Conti Turo Negre could change that. Turo Negre is Catalonian for the "black hill" that sits at the edge of the estate, located in the Empordà region. A red wine blend made from separately vinified and aged cabernet sauvignon, merlot, granacha, cabernet franc and a touch of carignano, it spends about one year aging in French oak barrels, just enough time to give the juicy black cherry fruit, plums and licorice flavors a chance to mellow and meld with the refreshing acidity. The touch of pepper on the deep finish is just right. $15
The 2004 Castillo Labastida Rioja Reserva from Rioja is made exclusively from old-vine tempranillo grapes. It is superbly balanced and refined with notes of ripe red cherry, cocoa and vanilla on the front of the palate and hints of tobacco and smoke on the elegant finish. $19
An example of a remarkable value in hand-crafted wine is the 2006 Convento San Francisco Crianza from Ribera Del Duero. The fruit, a blend of 90 percent tempranillo and 10 percent merlot, is sourced from a number of vineyard sites around Ribera del Duero, including 50 percent from pre-phylloxera old vines.
The wine is aged in a combination of French and American barrels for 14 months and sports a bouquet of black plums and tobacco. Stylish flavors of blackberry, dark plum and cherry dominate the palate. Lovely notes of licorice and tobacco mingle with soft tannins and bright acidity to provide remarkable balance and structure on the lingering finish. All this for $25.
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Best of the best from the San Francisco International Wine Competition
Posted on: Saturday 7/16/2011 9:40am
Scott Greenberg, special to wtop.com
Lucky me! For the second straight year, I participated as a judge in the 30th annual San Francisco International Wine Competition in San Francisco, considered by many in the industry to be the largest, most influential international wine competition in America.
The contest is judged by multiple panels of judges and is done on a blind, consensual procedure, meaning that the three-judge panel tasting a particular set of varietals has to come to a consensus on each wine tasted. For a wine to be awarded a Double Gold, it had to receive a Gold score from all three judges.
This year, winemakers from 29 countries and 20 states submitted a total of 4,184 wines from 1,200 wineries.
There were a total of 158 Double Gold awards handed out, with many of the top wines available for less than $35. These medal recipients represent some of the best values available in their class. Here are a few of the top winners
Best In Show- These wines were the best of the best in their overall category
Best in Show Red Wine is the 2009 Lynmar Estate Winery Pinot Noir, Quail Hill Vineyard from the Russian River Valley appellation of Sonoma, California. This is the second year in a row that a pinot noir has taken top honors in the red wine category. It possesses aromas of black plum and boysenberry on the sweet nose. The flavors on the palate are fruit driven with notes of blackberry, blueberry and earthy spices. Hints of baked cherries provide a memorable note on the medium-bodied finish. ($60)
The Best in Show Dry White Wine this year belongs to the 2009 Türk Grüner Veltliner from Kremstal, Austria. With just a touch of sweetness, it is still considered a dry wine, featuring a concentrated palate of nectarine, melon and green apple. The wonderfully refreshing finish hits high notes with enough acidity to play off of the ripe tropical fruit flavors. ($20)
Double Gold Winners
Best Chardonnay: 2009 Fritz Winery Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California. The bouquet features buttered toast, nectarines and white peach aromas. Flavors of green apple, ripe peach and nectarine are kept in balance by the wonderful acidity. Hints of roasted almonds and toasty oak glide in on the lengthy finish. ($25)
Best Viognier: 2009 Robert Hall Winery Viognier, Paso Robles, California. Scents of honeysuckle, acacia and orange blossom dominate the bouquet and buttery flavors of citrus fruits, green apple and apricot explode on the creamy, rich textured palate. Nice touch of mineral notes on the finish provides depth and balance. ($20)
Best Zinfandel: 2008 Sobon Estate Fiddletown Zinfandel, Lubenko Vineyard, Plymouth, California. Notes of sweet plums and pepper dominate the nose while flavors of blueberry, raspberry, cinnamon and black pepper glide across the palate. The silky smooth tannins deliver a soft, fruit driven finish. ($22)
Best Shiraz: 2009 Zonte's Footstep Shiraz, Lake Doctor Vineyard, Langhorne Creek, Australia. This was definitely one of the best values of the competition, with classic aromas of black plums, cassis and licorice on the nose and flavors of black cherries, briery fruits and black pepper on the medium body palate. The wine finishes remarkably soft with smooth tannins that sustain the prolonged finish. ($16)
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More hammock wines for summer sippin'
Posted on: Saturday 7/9/2011 11:51am
It's hot and I need a wine that I can kick back and relax with - whether I am swinging in a hammock at home or hanging out at the beach.
I need a "summer" wine.
The requisite summer wine has got to have enough fruit to keep up with summer foods and enough acidity to keep it light and refreshing. After all, the acidity is responsible for the clean, fresh finish that dries your palate and whets your appetite.
Traditionally, sauvignon blancs lend themselves to the aforementioned characteristics, but lately, other varietals and blends have popped up on the summer scene to provide relief from the heat and humidity.
Let's start with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc - like the one made by local-boy-makes-good-wine, Gus Kalaris. The 2009 Worthy Five Clones Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley cuts down the heat of summer faster than a cold weather front, with scents of lemon/lime and honey dew melon on the nose and crisp, refreshing flavors of nectarine and citrus flavors in the mouth. The abundant acidity keeps the flavors bright and focused all the way through, from first sip to finish. $20
Argentina might know how to beat the heat, with the 2010 Susana Balbo Torrontes from South America. The winemaker notes that the aromas are similar to Viognier, with hints of peach, pear, and orange citrus fruit. On the palate, it has beautiful structure and the same bright acidity found in Sauvignon Blanc. The summer stone fruit flavors - think peaches and nectarines - keeps you coming back for sip after sip - and even though it's fruity and floral, the abundant acidity keeps it bright and refreshing - try it with sushi. $12
It must get hot down under, because the Aussies make some pretty invigorating wines, like the 2009 D'Arenberg "Broken Fishplate" Sauvignon Blanc from Australia. The fruit for this refreshing white comes from the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills region. According to the winery's website, the wine takes its name as a result of the fishplates which sit in the bottom of the harvester and collect the falling grapes, which are invariably destroyed due to the rough terrain of the vineyard. Good thing that the light and refreshing flavors of passion fruit, nectarine and lemon/lime built on the medium body make it worth the trouble. $18
Any winery with the name Dry Creek must know how to quench thirst. One of my favorite summertime wines to put out my palate fire is the 2010 Dry Creek Vineyards Chenin Blanc from Sonoma, California. It's summertime in a bottle with whispers of honeysuckle, pineapple, white peach and honeydew melon on the nose and notes of crisp apple, cantaloupe, and pineapple, happily mingling with underlying minerality and freshly grated lemon zest on the finish that keeps this wine fresh and crisp. Ahhh. $12
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Sparkling wines for the Fourth of July
Posted on: Friday 7/1/2011 7:39pm
Red, white and sparkling wine for Fourth of July
Posted on: Friday 7/1/2011 2:19pm
Scott Greenberg, special to wtop.com
When I was growing up, the Fourth of July meant ice cold watermelon, cookouts, a parade down Main Street, and fireworks at the community college stadium. And beer. Lots and lots of beer.
But that was then.
Today, wine is a familiar site at backyard barbeques across the country, and celebrating the birth of our nation in the nation's capital with an assortment of red, white and sparkling wines is a great way to declare your own independence.
As Benjamin Franklin put it, "Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." I'll drink to that.
I use to love running around the front lawn waving sparklers to and fro, blissfully ignoring the small patches of skin that were singed by wayward cinders. Today, my sparklers are made up of bubbles instead of burns. The Non-Vintage Mumm Demi-Sec Sparkling Wine from Napa Valley, California ($28) is a versatile and delicious bubbly. Just slightly sweet and sporting flavors of melon, crème brulée and bright citrus, it can stand alone as an aperitif or pairs beautifully with the all-American dessert, apple pie.
What better way to celebrate our independence than with a white wine that is all about liberty, like the 2009 Liberty School Chardonnay from Central Coast, California ($12). The wine is made with a touch of new oak and does not undergo any secondary malolactic fermentation so the green apple and nectarine flavors stay bright and focused on the front of the palate. Notes of lemon/lime citrus lend a refreshing tanginess to the crisp finish.
Zinfandel is considered the all-American grape, and thanks to the characteristic dark fruit and black pepper notes, it pairs well with grilled meats like steaks and ribs. Having just recently participated as a judge in the National Capital Barbecue Battle Rippin' Ribs contest, I know I'll be looking for the 2009 Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel from Lodi, California ($12) the next time I cook up a batch of baby backs. Produced from tiny berries harvested from old "head trained" vines ranging in age from 35 - 80 years old, the wine features scents blueberry jam and spicy pepper on the nose and flavors of black plum, dark cherry and vanilla in the mouth. Bold notes of black pepper strike a lasting impression on the medium finish.
If you're looking for a fun wine to enjoy with friends and fireworks, try the 2008 Bodegas Exopto Wine Cellars Big Bang from Rioja, Spain ($18). This red wine is a blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Graciano and offers up a nose of blackberry, dark cherry and cigar humidor. The explosion of flavor in the mouth features juicy notes of blackberry, cassis, tobacco, and earthy highlights. The bright acidity keeps the wine lively and fresh from start to medium-bodied finish.
The American Revolution was fought for the right to be free, so the aptly named 2010 Ken Wright Cellars Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon ($40). The fragrant bouquet of red berries violets on the nose is just a teaser for what's in store for the mouth. This wine is deeply layered with intense-yet-velvety flavors of cherries, plums and baking spices throughout its wonderfully long finish. The medium-bodied frame offers just a touch of dark raspberry on the softly texture finish.
And if you absolutely must have a cold beer this Fourth of July, there is no more patriotic brew to toast America's birthday with than the Samuel Adams Revolutionary Rye Ale ($16/twelve pack). This deep reddish-hued ale has a nice balance of sweet and spicy flavors, complemented by pine and citrus notes from the combination of German and American hops. The malted Rye provides additional complexity and a slightly dry finish.
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Picks from Napa Valley
Posted on: Saturday 6/25/2011 9:53am
Scott Greenberg, special to wtop.com
Yes, Virginia, there really are some wine values in Napa Valley, California. But just like the early gold rush, you have to mine for those nuggets.
I have just returned from a whirl wine (or is that wind?) tour out west where I spent three days judging just over 400 wines in the San Francisco International Wine Competition and then rewarding myself with three glorious - and hot - days kicking around the wine-fantasy world of Napa Valley.
After tasting all of those wines at competition - winners to be announced at a future show - kicking back and sampling a hand-picked selection of Napa's best was a welcomed relief.
Wines I tasted ranged in price from $15 a bottle all the way up to $500!!! a bottle. Needless to say, I enjoyed the later on someone else's charity. But for us mere mortals who still have car payments, here are a few wines in the "reasonable" price range that you might have to hunt around for, but it will be worth the effort.
The 2009 Neal Family Sauvignon Blanc is made from 100 percent organically grown grapes. The first thing you notice is the floral bouquet of acacia flowers and ripe mango fruit. The smooth, juicy mouthfeel exudes bright tropical fruit, including guava, mango and papaya, and finishes crisp and fresh with a pop of grapefruit on the finish. Just $18 for this remarkable wine.
Owners Randy and Lisa Lynch call their 2006 Bennett Lane Winery, Maximus a "Red Feasting Wine" and it's easy to see why. The blend of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Malbec results in a wine that opens with aromas blackberry, violets and chocolate covered cherries. On the palate the wine displays flavors of dark berries, mocha and more ripe cherry fruit. With elegant, velvety tannins that enhance the mouthfeel, the wine has a long fruit driven finish and pairs well with practically everything. $35
I am not a fan of over-oaked, over-extracted chardonnay wines - particularly ones made from fruit grown in the hot climate of the Napa Valley floor, but the beautifully balanced 2008 Signarello Chardonnay is stunning. It is a lesson in new-age California Chardonnay where the fruit is grown, managed, harvested from old-age vines and made on site. This kind of control helps produce a wine with a nose of creamy pears, orange blossoms and roasted nuts that lead to lovely flavors of green apples, tropical fruits and a hint of baked pear and butterscotch on the delightful finish. This is a wine in search of seared scallops. $42
While the name Silver Oak may not conjure up an association with delicately nuanced Pinot Noir, the famous producer of big California Cabernet's sibling, Twomey Cellars sure does. Their 2009 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir from the Santa Maria Valley is their first vineyard designated Pinot Noir bottling. Made from organically farmed fruit, the wine is crafted in a forward style, featuring aromas of sweet strawberry and wild raspberries on the nose and repeated on the palate where they are joined by lush, ripe berries and undercurrents of red currants and violets, all built on a graceful framework with a fine balance between tannins and acidity. $50
Kirk Venge has definitely stepped out of the shadow of his father, legendary winemaker, Nils Venge and into his own spotlight. And his 2008 Venge Vineyards Silencieux (The Silent One) Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley is proof. Much of the fruit for this labor of love comes from vineyards that Kirk's family has farmed for nearly a half-century and the name, Silencieux, is a tribute to these old vineyards that stand silent and bear consistent grapes year after year. The wine opens with scents of blackberries, cassis, licorice and coffee on the nose and then leads to flavors of black fruit, black current and minerals on the concentrated, viscous palate.
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Wines, gifts and gadgets for Father's Day
Posted on: Saturday 6/18/2011 9:54am
by Scott Greenberg, Special to WTOP.com
When I was a child, I always felt cheated that Mothers and Fathers had their own "day." Of course, I was given the standard, "every day is children's day" retort whenever I voiced concern over the injustice of having to buy cards once a year for people who seem to have it their way all year long. It is amazing what several decades and a few children of my own did to change my perspective.
Now that I am a proud member of the Father's Day club, I am looking forward to kicking back and relaxing in my favorite chair this Sunday as my grateful children gather at my feet and bestow upon me cute cards and gifts that they have purchased with the money they have been saving all year long. Yeah, right. If you believe that, I have a vintage bottle of Manischewitz I'd like to sell you.
Here are a few ideas that I am sure any dad who is either new to wine or already a connoisseur would love to get this Father's Day.
Wine Library's owner and energetic wine expert, Gary Vaynerchuk, has put together a collection of his favorite "wines for dudes" in a sampler six-pack ($50, shipping included). These wines were picked by Gary specifically for guys who might not ordinarily try wine or are looking for wine to match with more masculine epicurean feats from the grill. In addition to the six miniature bottles (think hotel mini-bar size), a $30 gift certificate is included so that dad can buy bigger bottles of his favorite wine. Available online at tastingroom.com.
Wine tasting seminars are a unique and practical gift and there are so many cool choices in our area. The Washington Wine Academy in Alexandria, VA, offers a wide range of courses, starting at $35 for single night classes and going up to $300-plus for the lengthier professional wine certification classes. Not sure which class dad wants? Buy a gift certificate online and let him chose.
A wine loving dad can never have too many decanters. They are not only practical, but can be works of art as well. My favorite is the Wine Enthusiast "U" Decanter. It's only $20 and shipping and handling is currently included . For $10 more, add a special touch and engrave dad's initials on the decanter. He is sure to think of you whenever he uses it.
When dad wants to open a special bottle of wine, but doesn't want to finish the bottle, he'll be glad he has the automated Wine Vac ($30) vacuum pump. It uses two AA batteries to perfectly seal an open bottle of wine, protecting the bouquet and flavors from oxidation. It's a high-tech way to protect and prolong the enjoyment of any wine. It also has a built-in thermometer to let you know when it has achieved the ideal temperature. Available at Sharper Image and other wine specialty shops.
Does dad like to travel with wine from time to time? The Jet Bag is an inexpensive and lightweight solution to provide protection for breakable items stored in checked luggage. The bio-degradable carrier features a reusable zip seal closure that is lined with the same absorbent materials found in baby diapers which pads and protects the wine bottle. Heaven forbid the bottle breaks, the Jet Bag rapidly absorbs any liquid spilled, preventing leakage in the suitcase. It's also an ideal way to safely travel with other valuable liquids, such as perfume or liquor. A three-bag pack is $15.
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These years seem to be marked by the presence of the very charismatic Antonia. The Romanian singer that took the music scene by surprise spent her adolescence in the USA. The fact that she grew up in Las Vegas and Utah, among black people whose life gravitates around R'n'B and soul, has had a very strong influence on her musical style, her attitude and the very passionate way in which she feels and transmits the rhythm.
Her collaboration with Tom Boxer resulted in the smash hits "Roses on fire" and "Morena", both very well received by both public and critics. Their next single, "Shake it Mamma", become a fast hit and is now in heavy rotation on all the important radio stations in Europe and beyond. The international success of this track suggested the filming of a video. Thus, at the beginning of 2011 Roton launched the material in which contemporary geisha, both exciting and sexy, surround the hypnotic eyed singer.
Just a few months later, Antonia launched what is now the hottest R'n'B hit of the moment – Marionette. This is a song with a very modern beat that entwines club rhythms with profound R'n'B and soul sounds. Her voice shines through the poetic lyrics in this powerful love story. Antonia offers her man, her puppeteer, total control over her life and soul in exchange for love.
The video is a movie like production, featuring the singer frolicking with the four main elements of life – fire, wind, water and earth.
In the summer of 2011 she was awarded "Sexiest Woman" by FHM readers.
Antonia, the artist that emanates charm and a mixture of sensuality and ingenuity, is getting ready to take over the music scene in 2011. "Hit'em up girl!!"


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Does the Bible say anything about there being a second chance for salvation after the time of rapture? I would assume that God is doing this rapture so that people would recognize Him and repent. But I don't have a Biblical basis for my assumptions.
For starters, the Bible doesn't contain the word "rapture" nor does it clearly state that such an event will happen. Different people have read between the lines to infer a rapture at different points in the book of Revelation, but it is not clearly stated anywhere.
Since the Bible doesn't clearly state that there will be a Rapture and those who believe that it will happen disagree significantly on when it will happen, the only clear answer that can be given to your question is:
"No, the Bible does not make a clear statement about there being a second chance for salvation after the time of rapture."
However it does state that we will be caught up with Him and He will return. Also if there was a second chance He would have to go back to the beginning of time and give everyone a second chance now do u think that he will allow those who chose hell for not believing in Christ to change their mind no He won't you make your choice while you are here and when He does return it will be too late to make that choice


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OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Morrow Cove drew off in the stretch to score an easy win in the $75,000 Serena's Song Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday, beating Moment In Dixie by 4¾ lengths.
Trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Paco Lopez, the 3-year-old filly ran the mile and 70 yards over a fast track in 1:43:69 and returned $9.80, $3.80 and $3. It was the third win in five career starts for Morrow Cove, who has now earned $104,360.
Moment In Dixie paid $2.60 and $2.20, while Ainsley was three lengths back in third and returned $3.60.


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Four candidates are seeking three seats on the Orchard Park School Board. They are: Rachel Baksa; David Nielsen; Thomas Prince; and Sean Wittmann.
All were invited to tell district residents why they are worthy of their vote.
I am seeking re-election to the Orchard Park school board as I believe that it takes a good two to three years to get a full grasp on what a good board member should be. Since being elected in 2008, I sat back and listened to seasoned members, attended trainings, and have put many hours of research into how to be the best board member I could be. Attending meetings, setting policies, approving budgets, and being sensitive to the taxpayers' are just several of the tasks that we as board members have. It is not a job to be taken lightly, and it is one that I take pride in doing.
I attended ECC South in 2005 to aquire my Emergency Medical Technician certification, followed by working at Rural Metro Amulance Co for 2 years. I also served as a volunteer for the Newton Abbott Fire Co for apprx 2 years as a Firefighter and EMT. As my children are all very active in sports, I help as manager of several teams including baseball, football, cheerleading and hockey. I am currently a stay-at-home mom, and a member of the PTO's at the Orchard Park High School and Windom Elementary. I enjoy serving on several committees, both in the Orchard Park district and Erie County School Board Assoc.
As a mother of five, I care deeply about my own children's education and want the best for them, as well as the other children in the Orchard Park school system. I attended the district in middle and high school, so I had the benefit of experiencing this first hand. The quality of education this district provides is something to be proud of, and I would be honored to serve again on the School Board.
believe that the ability to receive a strong public education is important to society and that community service is an integral part of being a good neighbor. Orchard Park is a great place to live and raise my daughter (2nd grade South Davis) and I would like to volunteer my time and talents to benefit the community. I feel that the Board of Education is the best fit based on my abilities and would be the place where I could make the biggest impact. I would appreciate your vote on May 17th.
I'm currently employed as the Director of Information Technology and Internal Operations with Catholic Medical Partners and daily work with budgets, policies and procedures. My background in Biology education, statistics and allows me to work with information at both the individual and population levels and reconcile the inherent differences between them.
While I personally would prefer to see more of the dollars allocated to the academic programs, the school budget process is a balancing act between the need to provide a solid education, including co-curricular activities, to the students of the district and the ability for the residents to fund it. Every district in the state is facing the same budget constraints that we are, but we still need to move our academic programs forward. There is no reason why we could not be the top ranked district in Western New York.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for voting on the 17th.
I am seeking your vote for school board because I would like to be given the chance to make a positive impact on our Orchard Park Community. My wife and I fell in love with this community when we decided to move here with our three young boys six years ago. Now that our district is facing some tough challenges, I feel that I am a good candidate to help us through it.
First off, I am a father and have a vested interest in my children's education. I value a good education, being a graduate of Business Administration from Columbia College. As a businessman, I deal with budgets on a daily basis. My many volunteer experiences in the community including Director of Baseball for the Orchard Park Little League, coaching for football and basketball, has allowed me to hear from parents first hand on what good looks like in Orchard Park schools.
As a board member I would look to further analyze the budget. How can we expect taxpayers to pay more taxes than a cost of living increase when many families aren't even getting that! There are more cuts that can be done without jeopardizing the integrity of our student's education. As a board we need to find the fat in the budget and start to eliminate it before we even consider a tax hike. We need to be cautious about raising class sizes at the elementary level. We need to manage creativity and use our community as the valued resource it is.
Orchard Park as a community and the school district are extremely important to who I am as an individual and to my children and extended family. I decided to run for school board this year primarily because I believe that individuals should attempt to serve their greater community in whatever manner they're most able and comfortable doing so. I believe that at this point in my life, I am qualified, able, and willing to serve this community and will make an excellent advocate for the public as a member on the Orchard Park Central School District Board of Education.
My simplified philosophy on a board member's role is that they are elected to be a voice for the community as a whole. I believe that this community wants the Board of Education to ensure that the children in it receive the best possible opportunity to succeed in life without allowing the cost of educating them in this manner to become so prohibitive that everyone in the district cannot afford to continue living in and contributing to it.
To the taxpaying residents of the community I will say to you that I will work with the school's unions and employees to continue to find ways operate at an efficient level. I believe the current board and past boards have done an admirable job at this (15th most efficient in state). However, there is room for improvement. I believe this improvement can most effectively be achieved by proactively working with these employees to identify and reduce spending on expenses that are not currently improving the quality of the education our children receive. I also think we can do a better job identifying additional revenue streams in the form of both public and private grants and working to receive them.
In addition, I have and will continue to publicly state that I will never vote for any budget that increases class size in any way from current levels and will work to decrease it as well. There is no magic bullet that leads to increased student achievement and by extension an increase on the taxpayers return on investment. However, keeping class size a reasonable level is the most significant variable that research indicates does effect achievement. I realize that by extension this means it's unlikely I would vote in favor of staff cuts. Again, I say to the residents most concerned with tax rates that appropriate academic class size will ensure the best return on investment of your tax dollars. This return on investment is the underlying foundation of my stand against increased class size. In my current job, I work on a daily basis with some of the most well respected and qualified education researchers in the country. While they disagree on many things, all will point to appropriate class size as critical to achievement and critical to efficient operation.
To the teachers, administrators, staff, and residents of the district I promise a board member who will remain extremely open to communication and suggestions from you on how to better educate and better finance our district. By always voting to keep class sizes appropriate, it is likely I will need you to work with me and fellow board members to find ways to afford this. I will work to proactively inform you of how I feel on whatever issues arise and challenge you each to do the same.
I believe that Orchard Park has a wonderful school district representative of the community that built and supports it. I don't believe that any radical changes are necessary but continual improvement, rather than maintenance, should be our goal. By voting for me you will be voting for a person who will consistently be asking everyone involved in the district how we can improve and better serve the children we are educating and the residents of the community. You'll also be voting for someone who will be forced on a regular basis to look into the eyes of his children, taxpaying retirement aged parents, taxpaying neighbors, and reaffirm that I consistently vote with each of them in mind.


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By Cam Huffman
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West Virginia University football fans who want to see Stedman Bailey wearing the Mountaineer uniform one more time better be securing their tickets for the Dec. 29 New Era Pinstripe Bowl.
In a pre-bowl press conference Monday, WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen announced that Bailey, a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award this season and the school's career leader in receiving touchdowns, will enter the NFL draft after his final game against Syracuse.
"He came in with Geno (Smith) and Tavon (Austin) and was forced to redshirt that first year," said Holgorsen. "So I support him fully. If you put two good years together at receiver as an underclassman, then you have a chance to do some things in the NFL. That's what they look for."
Holgorsen said he talked with Bailey, who has 106 catches for 1,501 yards and 23 touchdowns this season, before the decision was final, but he said he tried to take any selfish thoughts out of that conversation.
"I didn't think it was fair to try to talk him into coming back," he said. "He'll be a great pro and will represent West Virginia well for years to come."
The other big news coming from Monday's meeting with the media was the confirmation of the fact that Keith Patterson has now assumed the role of defensive coordinator for the Mountaineers.
Patterson was officially listed as the co-defensive coordinator this season, but Joe DeForest was listed as defensive coordinator (without the co-) and was calling the defensive sets.
Those roles will now be reversed. DeForest will keep his title as associate head coach, but Patterson will call the defenses.
"Joe DeForest wears a lot of hats and is very, very, very valuable to our coaching staff and to our football program," said Holgorsen. "He's a tremendous football coach. He'll still be the associate head coach and the next guy in charge.
"Keith Patterson is a great defensive coordinator and has been for quite some time. Instead of having two guys share that responsibility, I think it's probably important for one guy to take that lead, so he'll do that."
Patterson has been working with the defensive coaches for the last two weeks, Holgorsen said, and although the 3-4 scheme will remain basically the same, Holgorsen promised there would be some noticeable defensive changes for the bowl game.
"I can't tell you what they are, because Syracuse will read it and start preparing for it," he said. "But I think you'll see a difference."
Before coming to WVU, Patterson had been the defensive coordinator at Tulsa, Pitt and Arkansas State.
Graduate assistant Andrew McGee will also have a different role for the bowl game. The former Oklahoma State cornerback will coach the WVU corners against Syracuse, after Holgorsen fired cornerbacks coach Daron Roberts earlier this month.
"Daron's a great friend and a great football coach, and we appreciate his time and energy," said Holgorsen. "We wish him the best of luck.
"Andrew's a really good, bright young man," said Holgorsen. "He's the leader of our FCA guys and he's got a bright future. He's been working with them since he got here and will take control of that."
Holgorsen said a full-time replacement will be hired after the bowl game.
"We'll get the right guy in here for a variety of reasons," Holgorsen said.
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Although 28 days will have passed between WVU's regular season finale against Kansas, a 59-10 Mountaineer victory, and the Pinstripe Bowl meeting with former Big East rival Syracuse, Holgorsen said the preparation time won't be much different than a regular season game.
The players spent the last two weeks finishing up their classwork and completing final exams. Bowl practices didn't actually begin until Monday.
"We had a good two weeks of getting guys regrouped and refocused, and we did a lot of recruiting," said Holgorsen. "Now we'll have a week with nothing to do but football."
Holgorsen said his team will practice through Friday in Morgantown, putting in the bulk of the preparation work for the game. Players will be allowed to go home Friday to spend Christmas with their families, and everybody will meet back in New York on Christmas Night.
WVU will have two or three practices in New York and then take the field against the Orange.
"It will be a little different than it was last year in South Florida (at the Orange Bowl), just from a logistics standpoint," said Holgorsen. "We won't get as many practices in, but we'll be ready to play.
"I think we have some unfinished business," he continued. "For this team, 8-5 is a lot different than 7-6. We didn't play very well when we went (to Syracuse) last year. But we're a better team now than we were then. I think we'll have some answers if they throw a whole bunch of different things at us."
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COTHRAN, Walter Edward, 82, supervisor, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. today, Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home Chapel, Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home.
GILFILLAN, Bruce W., 61, ultrasound tech, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Christian Chapel, Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home.
McWILLIAMS, Joseph A., 72, retired military, died Tuesday. Services 12:30 p.m. Friday, Timothy Baptist Church, Foster-Petering Funeral Home.
ROBERTS, Darrell Wayne, 53, mechanic, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. today, Timothy Baptist Church, Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home.
TURNEY, Lucille Virginia, 90, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Friday, Eastern Heights Baptist Church, Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home.
FORT GIBSON — YOUNG, Harvey, 82, minister, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Church of Christ, Fort Gibson, Millsap Funeral Service, Fort Gibson.
HULBERT — MARSELLIS, Ellen Goodall, 95, retired school teacher, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. today, Mallett Funeral Home Chapel, Wagoner, Mallett Funeral Home, Wagoner.
OKTAHA — COTHRAN, Jack L., 93, roughneck, died March 14. Services 1 p.m. Friday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home.
TAHLEQUAH — STEPHENS, Brenda M., 66, homemaker, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Reed-Culver Chapel, Tahlequah, Reed-Culver Funeral Home, Tahlequah.
WAGONER — SPECK, Aaron "Bud," 72, warehouse parts manager, died March 11. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Shipman Funeral Home Chapel, Wagoner, Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory, Wagoner.
WAGONER — TURNER, Darla G., 56, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. today, Mallett Funeral Home, Wagoner. Services 11 a.m. Friday, Mallett Funeral Home Chapel, Wagoner, Mallett Funeral Home, Wagoner.
COWETA — MARTIN, Dortha M., 90, retired Dortha's Flowers and Gifts owner, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Coweta, Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, Coweta.
McCURTAIN — STOUT, Curtis R., 66, truck driver, died Monday. No services planned, King-Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
OKMULGEE — HOWELL, Naomi Ruth, 74, domestic worker, died Wednesday. Services pending, Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Okmulgee Chapel.
ROSE — BELL, Patsy R., 79, homemaker, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Reed-Culver Chapel, Tahlequah, Reed-Culver Funeral Home, Tahlequah.
STIGLER — LADD, David, 70, bus driver, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Mallory Chapel, Stigler, Mallory-Martin Funeral Home, Stigler.
STILWELL — GANN, Mark E., 54, agricultural laborer, died Monday. Cremation under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home, Stilwell.
TULSA — ANDERSON, Calvin Lee, 48, laborer, died March 15. Visitation 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Tulsa Chapel. Services 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Lifeline Outreach Ministries, Tulsa, Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Tulsa Chapel.
COTHRAN, Walter Edward, 10 a.m., Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home Chapel. (Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home)
MARSELLIS, Ellen Goodall, 11 a.m., Mallett Funeral Home Chapel, Wagoner. (Mallett Funeral Home, Wagoner)
ROBERTS, Darrell Wayne, 2 p.m., Timothy Baptist Church. (Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home)


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'The Chinese have a great love for Bordeaux grand crus, and of course the current crisis is offering interesting opportunities to buy into this iconic wine region,' Patrice Klug, president of MK Finance - which organised the sale - told decanter.com.
Klug confirmed the new shareholders plan to increase the property's production by buying or renting local vineyards over the next few years.
The Dutch co-owner Arjen Pen and his team will remain in place in Bordeaux, while A&A International will oversee sales and distribution to a range of high-end restaurants, hotels and wine bars across China.
The purchase price was not disclosed, but a Bordeaux vineyard expert estimated that a Fronsac estate of this quality should fetch around €200,000 (£171,618) per hectare, which translates to around €3m.
According to Klug, sales of Bordeaux wine in China increased 36% last year, while consumption of all wine rose 15%.


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The News: Starting the fall of 2013, the Rio 2 + 2 Program will begin its move to the Rio Campus. Junior level courses (Mammalogy, Local Flora, Ecological Methodology, Principals of Conservation Genetics, and Tech. Com.) will only be taught on the Rio Campus. Beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year, all courses (including senior level courses like Limnology, GIS Applications, Human Wildlife Conflicts, Advance Ornithology, Applied Population Biology, and Conservation Biology) will be taught at Rio. This move will provide exciting opportunities including more hands-on learning activities and more student-faculty interaction outside the traditional classroom. The former includes the Great News.
The Great News: In anticipation of the Rio 2 + 2 Program moving to the Rio Campus we have secured permission to conduct wildlife studies on the adjoining Bob Evans Farm and Walker-Smith Farm properties. These and other locations in southeast Ohio, are designated as Rio Eco-Monitoring (REM) sites. Already established sites on the Rio Campus, and within 20 miles of campus, are southern flying squirrel nesting box grids, bluebird box trails, bat houses, paired vegetable plots (exclosure vs. non-exclosure to observe deer impacts and plant phenology), deer mineral licks, and stream quality (biological, chemical, and physical) monitoring. Other field activities planned include using radio telemetry, acoustic monitoring equipment, trail cams, cover boards, electrofishers, and video probe camera technology. Monitoring of vertebrates (mammals, birds, frogs, toads, salamanders, etc.) and invertebrates (both terrestrial and aquatic) as well as plant studies will be possible.
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Shondra has 72 roses and 48 lilies. She wants to make 8 bouquets with them, with the same number of each type of flower in each bouquet. How many flowers will be in each bouquet?
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August 1, 2014
Ford Recall
-89,000 2013 Escape SUVs & Fusion sedans
-engine can overheat & catch fire
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Ford is recalling more than 89,000 new Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans because the engines can overheat and catch fire.
The company says the 2013 vehicles have 1.6-liter engines and were sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Ford says it's working on a fix and is asking owners to call their dealers, who will loan them another car at no charge until the problem is solved.
The company says it has reports of 12 fires in Escapes and one in a Fusion. No injuries have been reported.
Fusion and Escape models with different engines are not affected by the recall.
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A recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch report dissected the St. Louis Rams' options when it came to the team's playing facility as the organization neared an arbitration process that will determine the team's fate.
Among three potential areas to build a new stadium? Farmland in Maryland Heights in the vacinity of the Page Avenue extension.
From the report:
The three sites have long been discussed as possible homes for a new stadium — maybe even one for the Rams.
The team and the public agency that runs the Dome, the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission, have been at a stalemate for months over renovations required by the team's 30-year lease.
Monday, three arbitrators will begin to hammer out answers. They will choose between three alternatives: the CVC's renovation proposal, valued at least at $124 million; the Rams' much pricier option; or a plan the arbitrators create themselves.
The Rams playing their home games in Maryland Heights would clearly mean arbitrators decided on their own plan.
That scenario, though, remains very unlikely, as both sides could find alternatives if they find arbitrators' decision to extreme.
More teasing from the report:
Maryland Heights city planner Michael Zeek said the city's comprehensive plan could allow a stadium in several spots near 141.
"It's always kinda been kicked around for this area," he said...
Each potential site, however, has its own challenges. The suburban sites may sit on highways, but would still need major road renovations. Even then, they wouldn't have access to the public transportation available downtown.
For more on this story, read the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article.


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Each year, the education programs of ACR, provide over 6,000 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students the opportunity to experience nature-based educational experiences at no cost to the schools. Participants in the Docent Training learn about local birds, wildflowers, mammals, amphibians, spore and seed producing plants, regional plant communities and nature education techniques. The Docents trained in this program visit elementary classrooms and lead small groups of students on trails at the preserve.
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Volkswagen Golf Transmission Troubles
know_nothing Posts: 1Hi, I have the same problem. Tried out a 2004 VW GOlf FSI Comfortline automatic (in Australia), approx 70,000ks; after a few ks, it was as if I was driving a manual, and putting the clutch in as well as accelerator down; high revs and no power; happens intermittently, and more often when under acceleration from lights etc. Very clunky in shifting down. Is this problem fixable? What would lead to such a problem in an otherwise beautifully running car?
irqkrq Posts: 2Well, Mate
I got bad news for you. Your guess is right. It probably is the clutch. When I had this problem it cost me 1300 USD to have the dealer repair it. Others in town didn't have parts to it, or were going to purchase it from the dealer also, so their quotes were similar. I was told it's an assembly, plate, wieght, and some other parts. The explanation I got is: that the clutch is electronic not a traditional cable so it's a complex job. It's not warranted since it's considered a wear and tear item like a brake pad or tires.
Good luck
timcloake Posts: 1Hey everyone,
my sister and her friend are touring NZ in a vw golf 1998 automatic
the owner is my sisters friend Courtney, they have always had trouble with the car eg abs light never turns off, the brakes occasionally kinda graunchs.
but the most recent problem is the car isnt selecting a gear at all, my sister has been driving it as its a manual as in 1st , 2nd, 3rd drive
every now and then it will work properly but it seems to bunny hop, kinda like the automatic clutch is letting out to early.
They took it to a mechanic and they said it needs to have a new air filter sensor which is 300 dollars, i don't know alot about vw but i don't know if that's really the problem
if anyone can help it would be really appreciated
cheers timcloake
jinojino71 Posts: 1Dears
I Have Golf 4 1999 , It Had transmission Gearbox problems 2 years ago,I replaced Whole GearBox kit,then same gearbox failed again 1 week ago,that I replaced with another New/used gearbox that Had reverse problem,solved after replacing with another Gearbox,these cars have nanufacturing defect,after passing the 100000 Miles , the gearbox starts giving failure ,sensor,and other parts,should be replaced as a kit to avoid wasting money like i did , replacing part after the other
Take Car
bpeebles Posts: 4,085I have put nearly a million miles on VW manual xmissions.... they are world renowned for having nearly 'perfect' shift feel. Never had any problems whatsoever... never even wore out a clutch!
For long-term driving with lowest maintenance, an automatic xmission is not the right choice. Too many moving parts, too much maintenance and lower MPG as compared to manual xmission.


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|Softball Preview: UNCG & CCU
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – The UNCW softball team will take on a pair of non-conference foes this week as it faces UNCG and Coastal Carolina in midweek competition.
The Seahawks will host the Spartans Tuesday in a 5 p.m. contest at Boseman Field before traveling to Conway Wednesday for a 3 p.m. doubleheader against the Chanticleers.
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Freshman outfielder Taylor Matkins was named CAA Co-Rookie-of-the-Week, league officials announced on March 12.
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Sophomore hurler Casey Rowland recently moved into the program's top 10 list for strikeouts in a career.
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The Seahawks gave first-year head coach Kristy Norton a victory in her UNCW debut, an 8-0 triumph over Detroit on Feb. 8 in the Seahawk Clash. Norton became the first UNCW head coach to win her inaugural game since Melissa Jarrell posted a 6-5 victory over Drexel to begin the 2002 season.
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UNCW recently played the longest game in program history with a 12-inning contest at George Mason on March 30.
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Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply perform tonight in the Seneca Niagara Events Center. Getty Images
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock are certainly two of the more understated and underrated duos in music. As the creative forces behind Air Supply, the men are responsible for a long string of hits that started with the classic "Lost in Love" in 1980. Since then, Hitchcock's sweeping tenor has given voice to such hits as "All Out of Love," "The One That You Love" and "Every Woman in the World."
More than 30 years later, Air Supply continues to reach out to its "Airheads," as fans are affectionately called, by touring worldwide and writing new songs including "Sanctuary," a ballad that fits well in the Air Supply canon.
Air Supply performs at 8 p.m. tonight (Nov. 26) in the Seneca Niagara Events Center. Tickets start at $30 (box office, www.Ticketmaster.com). Visit www.senecaniagaracasino.com.
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I'm an opinionated screenwriter, TV producer, and new mom.
One of Us Weekly's lead articles on their website today is about football player Tony Romo's wife Candice Crawford. Romo and his wife attended the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend, where Crawford caught the attention of the press, 'cause of her rockin' just-three-weeks-postpartum figure. Don't you feel dirty reading that phrase? I felt dirty writing it. But US Weekly did not feel dirty writing the headline 'Candice Crawford's Hot Post-Baby Bod: How She Did It', accompanied by an article detailing the healthy habits this new mother has practiced in the last weeks that have melted those pounds right off. The topic is all over the internet, as are photographs of recent mothers Jennifer Garner, Hilary Duff and Beyonce Knowles with captions calling attention to the state of their postpartum bodies. Women's postpartum figures are a media obsession, which has fed a social obsession, and this obsession needs to be stopped.
State governments cutting funding to women's health organizations like Planned Parenthood, the legislature that would've made mandatory an invasive vaginal ultrasound for women seeking abortions, Rush Limbaugh calling Sandra Fluke a slut for advocating for accessible birth control — these are all obvious moments in the War on Women, obvious attempts at oppression. But the US Weekly article and every paparazzi photo taken of a recently-postpartumed star absolutely exist on that spectrum, as well. Scrutinizing these women, praising them for rapid weight loss, stalking them in the weeks after their babies are born (or, in the case of poor Jessica Simpson, stalking her every outing up 'til and including her arrival at the hospital this morning to give birth to daughter Maxwell), it all sends the message that a) their bodies are objects for public consumption and judgement b) that sort of weight loss is an option for every woman and c) that it's something to aspire to. That, three weeks after having a baby, when most of us are still learning how to breastfeed, and some of us still can't move around without assistance, we should be aspiring to weight loss.
Before I had a baby, I might've interpreted the US Weekly article as actual advice; that at three weeks postpartum it'd be reasonable to expect to be exercising and eating healthily and wearing a dress that was shiny and tight. Now that I've lived it, I feel qualified to write my own article. It would go like this. Headline: "Candice Crawford's Hot Post-Baby Bod: How She Did It." Content: "Genetics and undergarments." That's it. Because at three weeks postpartum, that's the only truth behind that body. And to suggest otherwise through "how to's" is to perpetuate shame and untruths that could actually be dangerous to women recovering from birth, and those who are breastfeeding and need extra calories.
But the attention paid to Crawford's 'hot bod' is of a vast, disturbing dynamic at work in this country. We are a culture that values child-bearing — consider the obsession with celebrity children as evidence thereof, not to mention Personhood amendments — and yet we expect our childbearing populous to shed the physical evidence of said childbearing as soon as possible. On the one hand, this would seem hypocritical. On the other, it's depressingly consistent, and the consistent element is misogyny. Let's say it again, 'cause it's happening: Misogyny. Women are so undervalued in our culture that the government wants to tell us how and when to have babies, and the media will tell us how and when to feel ashamed of our postpartum bodies. Have babies. Be an Object. Repeat. Quickly. Here's how!
If we play by these rules, we can't win. So, simply put, we need to make our own rules. Mine will include not reading articles like 'New Mom Looks like She Never Even Had Baby: How To Be Like Her', not paying undo attention to a friend's postpartum figure as though that and not her emotional state of being is what matters, and not, now nine months after the birth of my son, getting on the scale every morning wondering what amount of forgiveness to dole out to myself today.
All of this is how "real" mothers feel. You know, moms not in the spotlight every minute of every day.
Thank you for putting into words so perfect. :)
I may have good genetics and help from the elastic belly band that I wore the first few weeks, but I was back to pre-pregnancy size in less than a month, after giving birth to my second daughter, at 38 years old. And most of my friends in Europe were too.
I don't like the obsession in the media in the USA, but maybe it's because it is not considered 'normal' in real live, while it could be. And if it would, there wouldn't be any obsession about it.
thank you for this. i think the best we can do, as women, is not perpetrate the misogyny with our own words and actions. how else do we have any hope to change a societal institution that's been in place for so long? be the change we wish to see in the world and all that.
yes it is all a war on woman…from men, the media, the government and sadly other woman. this the most destructive form of abuse since it seeps into little girls and into the psyche of young mothers everywhere. we have come a long way baby: able to drink like men, have sex like men, make money like men and throw the negative barrage of misogyny around at each other. i don't think so. we are nothing more than a pendulum swing representing still what men want….we are absorbing their damaged parts and the price and stakes for our female psyche is high.
Perhaps the President should call attention to this at one of his high priced celebrity fund raisers. C'mon really? Female stars are not victims. They are not objectified any more than they allow themselves to be. These women rely on their looks in order to be a part of the .01%.
And can you please convince Governor Gerry Brown that there were supposed to be state government cuts to women's health? Because we just received a resounding hike in premiums because of mandated women's benefits. Just one more little thing, the Rush Limbaugh bashing gives you away as nothing more than a liberal journalist hooked on tired cliche's that hold no substance.
Such a necessary piece. Thank you! Everyone needs to fight against this disgusting trend.
I was incredulous yesterday when glamour.com tweeted that they were going to discuss Jessica Simpson's post-baby slim down plan that night in a live chat. She had literally given birth…the day before! INSANITY!


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