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It might be best known for its reds, but the Rhone's whites have an awful lot to offer too, as Clinton Cawood and a team of tasters discover
It's tough growing up in the long shadow cast by the great red wines of the Rhône. From Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage down to Gigondas, this is a region that has defined itself largely by its reds. Little wonder then, that white wines from the Rhône have been so neglected.
But perhaps we're missing a trick here. At this year's Sommelier Wine Awards, the feedback from tasters of the white Rhônes was among the most enthusiastic of the entire competition. So we resolved to give the white wines from the Rhône a proper outing in a tasting all their own.
With such great diversity, both stylistically and in terms of price, our sommelier panel was already positively predisposed when they arrived on the day.
A compact flight of 20 white Rhônes (plus four New World ringers), was followed by a short run of six Condrieus, giving a good overview of not only blended Rhône whites, but single-varietal Viognier, with prices ranging from £5.33 to £70, per bottle ex-VAT, and including a small taste of what other countries are doing with these varietals.
We weren't disappointed. There were, of course, a few surprises, both good and bad. But one thing was clear – white Rhône has what it takes to make its name on its own.
Luigi Buonanno, Etrusca Restaurants Paulo Brammer, ETM Group
Clinton Cawood, Imbibe Daniel Kapp, Clos Maggiore Claire Love, Loves Restaurant Emily O'Hare, River Cafe & WhizzBangPop Sandra Rodrigues, Gaucho
Fionnuala Synnott, Pollen Street Social
Agents were able to submit wines without any restriction on price. Wines were tasted blind, with a separate Condrieu flight, and tasters aware that there were some New World ringers made from Rhône varietals. Each wine was marked out of 20, with value for money being taken into account. Scores were then collated to give each wine an average rating out of 100. Only wines with scores over 60 are listed here. All wines are available to the UK on-trade, and all prices are ex-VAT trade prices.
84 M Chapoutier: Ermitage Blanc De l'Orée 2008
'Smells like expensive perfume – layered and deep. Thrilling acidity,' EO. 'Pure fruit, with slight spice – this shows restraint and elegance. Good acidity, and great mouthfeel, with a long finish,' CC. 'Soft and elegant, this feels youthful, but with a really good balance of concentration and complexity,' CL.
£70.00, Mentzendorff,
020 7840 3600
78 John Duval 'Plexus' Barossa Valley Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier 2010, Australia
'Invigorating mouthfeel, with some lemon, hints of honey and a long finish,' EO. 'Good integration of the fruit and oak, but maybe not as expressive as some other wines here. The fruit is ripe and full, with some good acidity,' DK.
£14.08, Liberty Wines,
020 7819 0333
78 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Guy Louis, Tardieu-Laurent 2009
'Restrained nose, but still showing ripe stonefruit – mango and nectarine. The same considered winemaking is evident on the palate, with ripe fruit and oak all in balance. Worth the money,' CC. 'A little herbal on the nose, with attractive minerality and well-integrated oak,' FS.
£14.16, Corney & Barrow,
020 7265 2400
77 Saint-Peray, Tardieu-Laurent 2009
'Tropical aromas, vanilla and lemon curd. Balanced on the palate, with a lovely herbal finish. An unusual wine,' CL. 'Appealing vanilla notes on the nose, with good texture and a lovely chewy, savoury side to it,' FS.
£15.83, Corney & Barrow,
020 7265 240
76 M Chapoutier Hermitage, Chante-Alouette 2007
'With beeswax, and some saltiness, this had really good richness and intensity on the palate. A fabulous food wine,' EO. 'This was a very balanced wine, with great oak and fruit presence, with spice coming through on the finish. Nice acidity, with a long, powerful finish. One of the best wines here,' DK.
£24.80, Mentzendorff,
020 7840 3600
75 Hermitage Blanc, Blanche, Jean-Louis Chave Selection, 2006
'Custard, hazelnut and ripe melon, with real elegance on the palate, yet masculine and powerful. Lovely and concentrated,' PB. 'Croissant and custard – quite sweet on the nose. Lacking acidity at times, but a good, sweet-ish finish,' LB.
£28.89, Justerini & Brooks,
020 7484 6400
74 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Saint Cosme 2010
'Defined, and quite ripe. Opulent, with huge fruit and good oak integration,'
PB. 'White flowers and elderflowers on the nose, with lime zest and apples. Complex flavours on the palate, with citrus, green apples, pears, followed by strong mineral aftertaste,' SR.
£10.89, Bibendum Wine,
020 7722 7354
73 Crozes Hermitage, Blanc, Domaine Etienne Pochon, 2009
'Fragrant white peach, black tea and sage on the nose. Elegance on the palate, with fresh nectarine – a good match with creamy starters,' EO. 'Attractively aromatic, well balanced and fresh. Subtle flavour on the palate,' FS.
£8.48, Justerini & Brooks,
020 7484 6400
71 Mitchelton Airstrip Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier 2009, Australia
'Definitely a wine for grown ups – it has exactly the complexity and character that restaurants should be showcasing. A great food wine, and excellent value,' FS. 'Complex flavours, showing its development. Hints of petrol and rubber, followed by citrus notes. Long finish, showing mineral and citrus flavours,' SR.
£12.20, Bibendum Wine,
020 7722 7354
71 Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2010
'White blossoms and apple flavours on a clean palate, with wonderful acidity and length,' LB. 'Ripe stronefruit, oak and wet stone aromas on the nose. Full fruit on the palate, in New World style, with
a long finish. This is full-bodied, able
to hold up roast white meats,' DK.
£13.78, Boutinot, 0161 908 1300
71 Guigal Saint Joseph Lieu Dit Blanc 2007
'Ripe plum and savoury notes translate into a chewy texture on the palate, with pronounced oak,' FS. 'A little bit smoky, with a smooth, warm palate, along with some good acidity,' LB.
£17.02, John E Fells & Sons,
01442 870900
70 Domaine Chante Cigale Les Vignes d'Alexandre Blanc 2010
'Lovely nose: peaches, apples, stonefruit and spice. Fuller on the palate, with nice acidity and a good finish. Very nice wine for the price,' DK. 'Complexity, with citrus and warm stone fruit, with a balance of fruit and acidity on the palate,' CL.
£6.98, Boutinot, 0161 908 1300
70 Crozes Hermitage Blanc Domaine Colombier 2010
'Sweet on the nose, with candied apples, sweet spices, and stony minerality. Good structure on the palate,' DK. 'Primary fruit on the nose, followed by cream. Plenty of fruit on the palate too,' PB.
£12.75, Bibendum Wine,
020 7722 7354
69 Vidal-Fleury Crozes Hermitage 2009
'Marmalade and quince jelly, followed by pink grapefruit. An interesting palate: marmalade and fresh citrus, followed by surprising sweet spice flavours,' SR. 'Good fruit. Soft and rounded, with creamy acidity. Rich and full,' PB.
£10.86, Louis Latour Agencies,
020 7409 7276
68 La Fleur Solitaire Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2010
'Soft peach fruit on the nose, with a slight spiciness. Quite a full, ripe wine
on the palate, but accessible, full of fruit, and great value,' CC. 'Attractive nose, with straw, white pear and Sicilian lemon, and some nutty macadamia flavours. Complexity and balance – very good
at the price,' EO.
£5.33, Boutinot, 0161 908 1300
68 Tabali Viognier Reserve, 2010, Chile
'Feels youthful and fresh, with good concentration of fruit on the palate, with ripe tropical notes on the mid-palate, finishing with citrus acidity, keeping it fresh. A good offering with food,' CL. 'Ripe citrus fruit, apple, pear, and fresh flowers, like orange blossom, with hints of nuttiness. A long finish with some refreshing ripe lemon flavour,' SR.
£5.58, Boutinot, 0161 908 1300
68 Vidal-Fleury Côtes du Rhône Viognier 2010
'Appealing candied nose, with tropical overtones. These aromas follow through on the palate, with a lovely, silky mouthfeel,' FS. 'A floral, sweet fruit nose, followed by minerality on the palate, with a bit of a sour finish, but with decent weight and acidity,' DK.
£7.72, Louis Latour Agencies,
020 7409 7276
67 Graham Beck Viognier 2009, South Africa
'An unusual wine, with ripe citrus and a touch of smokiness. New World on the nose,' PB. 'This is New World in style, with a smokier, toastier nose than the others, and riper, fuller fruit. More oak characteristics than tertiary ones,' DK.
£7.82, Bibendum Wine,
020 7722 7354
67 E.Guigal Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2008
'Punchy nose, with good concentration, melon and tropical fruit aromas, as well as floral notes, and the added complexity of honeysuckle. It delivers these promises with a soft, elegant finish. A carefully-made, lovely representative of white Rhône,' CL. 'An oak nose, with butter, vanilla, and peach blossom. Good texture, but the oak needs integration,' PB.
£10.30, John E Fells & Sons,
01442 870900
66 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bosquet des Papes Blanc 2010
'Fresh flower and citrus notes, followed by ripe pear and apple, with medium acidity, and surprising basil flavours. These are followed by ripe orange and lemon flavours,' SR. 'Lots of spice, herbs and aromatics, including quince and mint. Attractive, but not formulaic, with sun-ripened fruit – plump and fresh,' EO.
£15.45, Flint Wines, 020 7582 2500
65 Domaine Maby White Lirac 2010
'Apple pie, sweet pear and spice aromas, with a clean, crisp palate that builds into fruity acidity, with a fresh finish,' CC. 'Mineral, chalky, dry palate, with good freshness and length,' LB.
£8.50, Yapp Brothers Wine
Merchants, 01747 860423
65 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc, Château Mont Redon, 2009
'Light on the nose, with green fruits showing through, and with some stonefruit,' DK. 'Bright fruit on the nose – developed and concentrated, with good weight behind it, and lots of white pepper spice. White peach and nectarine on the palate,' EO.
£14.51, Justerini & Brooks,
020 7484 6400
60 Ventoux Blanc Les Combes TerraVentoux 2009
'Minerality and ripe quince and orange fruit. Very herbaceous on the palate, without the ripe fruit from the nose, but green pineapple and green apple instead,' SR. 'Fleshy fruit, pear skin, and slight perfumed aromas, followed by much more pear on the palate,' CC.
£5.83, Bibendum Wine,
020 7722 7354
Also tasted:
La Villasse Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2010
89 E Guigal Condrieu La Doriane 2008
'Nutty and creamy on the nose, followed by a softness on the palate, with lots of intensity,' EO. 'Acidity keeps the concentrated fruit character fresh and helps the appeal of this wine.' CL. 'The nose is slightly smoky, with rose petals and raspberries. Great balance, a supple palate, and great acidity. An ideal match for poached lobster,' LB.
£33.33, John E Fells & Sons,
01442 870900
83 Domaine du Monteillet Condrieu Les Grandes Chaillées 2009
'Rich, decadent aromas, with lovely complexity, good concentration, and a really fresh finish. This is a potentially lovely food match,' CL. 'Some well-placed oak, with great orange acidity that carries right through to the finish, making this incredibly moreish. A great wine for pairing with food,' CC.
£22.63, Boutinot, 0161 908 1300
82 Condrieu Les Ravines Robert Niero 2008
'Complex yet delicate, with camomile, grape, apple and floral notes. Showing more herbaceous aspects on the nose, with good fruit concentration, and a silky, long aftertaste,' SR. 'Very exciting on the nose, with a mix of summer fruits, wet stones, and burnt wax. On the palate, very herbaceous, with similar fruit and oak flavours as there are on the nose – a very different Condrieu,' DK.
£24.82, Bibendum Wine,
020 7722 7354
79 Condrieu, André Perret, 2009
'Unashamedly Viognier, with tropical fruit, floral notes and a round, full mouthfeel. There's elegance here, though, and good food-matching potential,' CC. 'Lovely warm aromas of tropical fruit, and this follows through to the palate, with good length,' CL.
£20.56, Justerini & Brooks,
020 7484 6400
78 Condrieu, Le Grand Vallon, François Villard, 2009
'Interesting savoury character, with a dash of menthol on the nose, and some honey on the palate. This has some character,' FS. 'Toasted aromas, as well as yellow-pepper notes. This was particularly concentrated and focused, with excellent vibrant acidity and plenty of freshness. It's youthful and will improve over time, but is already enjoyable,' PB.
£27.64, Justerini & Brooks,
020 7484 6400
65 Vidal-Fleury Condrieu 2007
'A developing nose, with some cherry notes, hints of wet forest floor and peach blossom. There is less weight on the palate than on the nose, and it shows impressive elegance and sophistication in its mouthfeel,' PB. 'Already complex, and showing development – flowers, fruit and oak notes. It offers a great, fresh fruit structure, with some suggestions of refreshing citrus. Smooth and silky,' SR.
£27.30, Louis Latour Agencies,
020 7409 7276
Many thanks to Chiswell Street Dining Rooms for hosting the tasting, and for
all of their help on the day.
Luigi Buonanno, Etrusca Restaurants
'It was interesting to taste white Rhône for a change. I think a lot of people are scared of it, but overall we had a good flight. For me, the leitmotif was the dryness, or chalkiness, of the wines. I'm not a big fan of Viognier, but I love Condrieu, and these were outstanding. The problem is the price point – there's no entry level so it doesn't afford people the opportunity to find out what it's about.'
Paulo Brammer, ETM Group
'A really impressive flight! I found very good value examples at the lower end, showing varietal expression, and at the top end it was all about the classic texture and superb mouthfeel. They were mostly drinking well, and with most fine wines from classic regions released too early, we should enjoy this opportunity. Long term ageability may be an issue in some of them owing to low acid levels.'
Clinton Cawood, Imbibe
'With such a variety in both price and style, there was almost something for every occasion here – from gastropub wines, to prestige whites for top end restaurants. These weren't cheap, but it was gratifying to see such consistency in quality. Only a few wines failed to reach the high standards set here, all too often as a result of excessive oak. On the whole: characterful, food-friendly wines, that deserve to be seen more on UK wine lists.'
Daniel Kapp, Clos Maggiore
'I thought these were great. As a varietal they can be tougher to shift, but these were user-friendly. You could take what someone usually likes, and convert them. All offered good acidity, which is a big part of food pairing. The Condrieux are hand sells, but I could definitely shift them. Some were classics, while others had fruit that you really wouldn't expect from Viognier.'
Claire Love, Loves Restaurant
'With our Asian-influenced menu, the stocks are complex, and we need to find wines that can stand up to them. There were one or two wines here that weren't ready, that showed a touch too much oak – I don't see why people need to rush things. You have to either give it time, or don't use oak and let the fruit shine through. The Condrieux, as top-end Rhône, overdelivered, in my opinion.'
Emily O'Hare, River Cafe and WhizzBangPop
'I love white Rhône – there's nothing formulaic about it. It's so food friendly too. There was great balance, and so little oak, yet an intensity on the palate. There's a Mediterranean quality – herbal, with sweet sage, black olive flavours. The Condrieux were balanced and elegant, reflecting their price tag, with definite food friendliness. In all, I thought prices were very fair, and really liked the entry level wines.'
Sandra Rodrigues, Gaucho
'I thought the wines were most interesting between £10 and £15. The lower prices were characterised by this citrus freshness and minerality, while the mid- to high-priced wines were about the integration of oak and fruit. I could definitely sell these. Some were commercial, and for sommeliers that's sometimes nice, but you also need to have something special on the side.'
Fionnuala Synnott, Pollen Street Social
'There were some real peaks and troughs here. Some wines lacked balance, but there was a great variety, from butterscotch to herbal notes, via ripe peach and slightly tropical flavours. Some of the more sophisticated wines showcased attractive glycerol notes, and minerality. White Rhône's good with food because of all those levels – you could nurse the same bottle throughout a meal.'
Quality was particularly high. Excluding the four New World ringers, the average overall score was 72% – among our highest ever. Even without the high-scoring Condrieux, the average was an impressive 70%. Average prices were also high, though, coming in at £15.44 (£17.88 with the Condrieux).
Tasters weren't put off by the prices and were confident they could hand sell all but the most expensive wines. A few lamented a lack of entry-level Condrieu wines, making the region less accessible than most.
The Condrieu flight was a hit, with scores averaging out at 79%, but with a high average price: £26.05. Panellists were impressed, by and large, and commented on the food-friendliness of this flight in particular.
The four ringers mostly slipped under the radar, gaining high scores (average 71%). An oaky smokiness gave the game away for the one South African. Most impressively, John Duval's Plexus from the Barossa Valley came in second place, at a fraction of the cost of Chapoutier's first-place wine, and without causing our panel to bat an eyelid.


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Bishop Thomas, ChairAssembly of Bishops.org reports:
New relationships and unity among Orthodox Christian youth workers are the result of diligent efforts by the Committee for Youth, one of the very active committees of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America.
The committee's members are Bishop Thomas (Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese), Metropolitan Alexios (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese) and Bishop Irineu (Orthodox Church in America). As with all of the Assembly's committees, clergy and lay consultants support the work of the committee. The Committee for Youth has more than sixty consultants with extensive experience and knowledge of Orthodox youth and youth programs.
One of the fruits of the committee's efforts has been new relationships and increased collaboration among jurisdictional youth directors. "Prior to the committee's formation, a handful of jurisdictional youth directors would meet occasionally," says His Grace Bishop Thomas, the chairman of the committee. "Now there are 17 who meet in person and by phone, representing every jurisdiction in the Assembly.
Download the 2013 Food for Hungry People (FFHP) Brochure
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His Eminence Metropolitan Philip addresses the faithful at the start of Great Lent:
Beloved in the Lord,
Greetings and blessings to you as we enter this most holy season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
During this time of the Great Fast, we once again turn our attention to the Food for Hungry People Program of the Fellowship of St. John the Divine. For almost 40 years this campaign has had a tremendous impact throughout the world to help alleviate hunger and the numberless tragedies caused by poverty. With several tragic events that continue plaguing our world including, but not limited to, the recent war in Syria, the natural disasters that wreak havoc on our own continent like Hurricane Sandy and others, we depend on your support to help the victims of these man-made and natural tragedies.
From the March 2013 issue of The Word
Eight years ago, David DeJonge came to St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in Grand Rapids to photograph the wedding of Jamie Abraham, a parishioner of St. Nicholas. David is a very well-known photographer, having completed portraits of many notable Americans (including President Gerald Ford, Henry Kissinger, John McCain, Antony Scalia, Newt Gingrich, Jesse Jackson). Being keenly aware of images, David was struck by the icons recently painted by iconographer, Fr. Theodore Koufos. This first encounter with Orthodox icons was the beginning of a spiritual journey that led to his chrismation in the Holy Orthodox Church. David was again engaged to return to St. Nicholas several times to photograph the installation of other icons with the intent of producing a historical picture-book for the parish. It was through his labor and the icons that David discovered the saints who lived from apostolic times down into the twentieth century.
As the faithful celebrate the high point of the Church year—Great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha—the Department of Internet Ministry has launched a rebuilt section of resources and reading for the season. Great Lent Resources & Readings is a topical library of links and reflections that presents the meaning and practice of the forty days of prayer and worship in an engaging and accessible format. The goal is that this will be a useful tool for teaching about Lent, for both newcomers to the Orthodox Christian Faith as well as for those who are rediscovering the spiritual benefits of the Lenten journey.
Visitors to Great Lent Resources & Readings will find three distinct subsections, each with its own theme:
Though they are too many to name, we'd like to extend thanks to all the various sources who have allowed us to repurpose their material, and we encourage those maintaining Orthodox websites of their own to link to this section.
The Holy Synod of Antioch has issued the attached statement in English and Arabic. It begins:
March 13, 2013
The Fathers of the Holy Synod of Antioch held a meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in the Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand. The meeting was chaired by His Beatitude Patriarch JOHN X. The Fathers discussed the situation arising from the election of Archimandrite Makarios by the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem as the "Archbishop of Qatar", on March 4, 2013. This election is against the Ecclesiastical Canons of the Orthodox Catholic Church. After deliberations and the approval of the Holy Synod Fathers in the Mother lands and abroad, the following statement was issued to be distributed to all the faithful and to all the Autocephalous Orthodox Churches.
Read the full statement below (PDF format).
Sprucing up the St. Seraphim Center in Chambersburg, PA(Adapted from The Word, March 2013)
Last fall, the Antiochian parish of St. Mary in Chambersburg, PA, began its fourth year of service to the surrounding community through the St. Seraphim Orthodox Center (SS OC). Affiliated with the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), the ministry serves lunch to some 35 to 45 guests on Thursdays and Saturdays, complimenting the lunch schedule of the local Salvation Army.
During his August 2012 visit to St. Mary Orthodox Church, His Grace Bishop Thomas repeatedly stressed the importance of the parish's work at the Center in the downtown area, and urged parishioners to continue and extend this ministry to the wider community.
His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, has prepared an extensive pastoral letter for his flock. It includes sections on Preaching, A Responsible Priesthood, Love and Pastoral Work, The Dialogue of Religions, and much more. The letter opens:
It is a pleasure to address you through this message, hoping that it conveys to you some of my concerns as to what our Church needs today and what is demanded of each of us. I would like to resort to these words:
"In grace we grow, in service we transcend, and in love the structure is strengthened", as a motto for my Patriarchate, as God has willed that I will be watching over the Antiochian Church and embracing its children with the help of my brothers the bishops. The Church is the Church of all of us. God has willed that we are in it as brethren, in order to work as one body.
It is a pleasure to address you through this message, hoping that it conveys to you some of my concerns as to what our Church needs today and what is demanded of each of us. I would like to resort to these words:
"In grace we grow, in service we transcend, and in love the structure is strengthened", as a motto for my Patriarchate, as God has willed that I will be watching over the Antiochian Church and embracing its children with the help of my brothers the bishops. The Church is the Church of all of us. God has willed that we are in it as brethren, in order to work as one body.
The March 2013 issue includes the following articles:
I Am an Antiochian Woman, pg. 4by Violet K. Robbat
Enthronement Speech of H.B. Patriarch John X, pg. 6
David DeJonge: Beyond the Image, pg. 11
Works of the Order in Action: Theophany School, pg. 15
The Funeral Service: Lecture 4, pg. 16by Archpriest Josiah Trenham, Ph.D.
So What's the Big Deal with Great Lent?, pg. 30by Fr. Joseph Allen
...and more!
As the first week of Great Lent draws near, Conciliar Press—the publishing arm of Conciliar Media Ministries—has released several new resources for Lenten reading.
The Hidden Garden: a story of the heart, by Antiochian children's book author and editor Jane Meyer, is a parable that employs the imagery of the garden to teach children about the inner heart and the need to cultivate peace and beauty there. "I have long wanted to write a book for children that touches on the idea of the nous—that place within us that searches and longs for and knows God—where the heart and the mind are integrated and work as one with holy intentions and for holy purposes," explains Mrs. Meyer. "Children have an incredible capacity for touching and knowing God....But do they know that they can nurture and protect and tend that place within them where God resides?
Meditations for Great Lent is written by notable author Archimandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou.
In time for the 2013-2014 academic year, the Scholarships page on Antiochian.org has been updated to include all archdiocesan forms and deadlines, as well as information from other institutions offering scholarships to Antiochian students at both the college or graduate school level.
Students can browse through various options, including a scholarship for a student in the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America, a scholarship from Antiochian Women, several scholarships from the Fellowship of St. John the Divine, scholarships available from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, and scholarships for former Scouts. By way of reminder, camp scholarships are also available through the Order of St. Ignatius.
Go here for more information and to download scholarship applications.
We thank the Lord our God who allowed us, in the two previous months, to celebrate His appearance in the flesh as man and His manifestation as God coming to save us. After Jesus has fulfilled His plan of salvation by dying on the cross and rising from the dead, and after He ascended in the flesh to heaven from whence He had descended, sitting on the right hand of the Father, He prayed the Father to send the Holy Spirit to dwell in the hearts of each of us. Everyone who desires this and wants the Spirit to dwell in him does this so that Jesus may appear to him, and also that he might be reminded of the Lord's sayings and teachings. The Holy Spirit shows us Jesus Christ, at first in the Church, which is His Body and which He wanted to be "a glorious church, with neither stains, wrinkles, nor any such thing" (Eph. 5: 27). It also makes Him present in the Church through the word of His Gospel, in the Body and Blood of His Eucharist, in His meeting with His brothers who gathered in His Name, as well as in every human being - especially in the poor, the homeless and the broken hearted, in whom He accepted to dwell. The Holy Spirit reveals Jesus wherever it dawns, making Him present yet veiled in all religions and all cultures.
Jesus, Emmanuel, is always present here and everywhere, present among us. He is always with us, ready to meet us. He rejoices in our joys, He revels in our holiness, and He weeps with us when we are troubled and sorrowed. He also cries when, as shepherds and flock, we neglect to live according to His teachings, and whenever our sins mar His bleeding, yet glorious face, and thus veil the world from seeing Him in His Church, and through us.
The West Coast Sacred Music Institute will be held from February 21-24, 2013, and will take place at St. Mark Orthodox Church in Irvine, California. The Theme will be "The Hymnography of Great Lent: A Path to Holiness" and will focus on Great Compline, Akathist, the Presanctified Liturgy, Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday. Click here for the Agenda (PDF) and Registration Form (Word). Once you open the Registration Form, you can fill it out electronically, save it and email that form to reserve your spot. Please mail your payment, with a copy of the form, to the Conference Administrator, Maryfaith Woods, using her contact info provided on the form. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Sacred Music.
The Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East has brought online a special website dedicated to the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch John X, which will take place this Sunday, February 10. The site is available in English, Spanish and Arabic.
Visit the website here.
For 2013, the Antiochian Women have been tasked by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip to continue the ongoing Project: "The Antiochian Village Tornado Relief Fund."
On June 1, 2012, a tornado traveled eight miles down Highway 711 through the townships of Ligonier and Bolivar in Western Pennsylvania. At 5:20 p.m., the tornado stuck the Antiochian Village with winds of 110 miles per hour. In a matter of seconds, the tornado damaged or destroyed 50 acres at the Village, including 22 buildings and hundreds of trees. Of these buildings, six were girls' cabins which were completely destroyed. The remaining buildings have required varying degrees of repair – from new roofs to collapsed walls.
The appraisers have determined the monetary cost of the damage to the Antiochian Village at well over one million dollars. While insurance paid for a portion, the Archdiocese has been required to cover the remainder. There were also many areas that were not covered by insurance, including the removal of downed trees and replacement of these trees for privacy purposes that surround the girls' cabins.
The February 2013 issue includes the following articles:
Message from Patriarch John X, pg. 4
Change of Mind Equals Change of Heart, pg. 9by Amy Ansara
On the First Week of St. Stephen's Program, pg. 22by Cindy George
Works of the Order in Action: Department of Missions and Evangelism, pg. 24by V. Rev. John Finley
The Role of the Patriarch in the Orthodox Church, pg. 26by Fr. Joseph Antypas
As part of a "Come Receive the Light" series on the family and the Church, The Very Rev. Dr. Joseph Purpura, chair of the Department of Youth and Parish Ministry, recently joined Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) Executive Director Fr. Chris Metropulos for two discussions about helping Orthodox teens navigate today's complicated journey to adulthood. (Listen to Part I, "Moving Towards Salvation," and Part II, "Closer to Christ.)
Father Joseph outlined the top challenges, which he noted are as great as they've been at any time in history: busyness which can be senseless, stress, overscheduling, distractions, a sense of being overstimulated by technology, overexposure to sexual images, and the prevalence of substance abuse. He also explained that historically, parents had never been expected to raise their kids without outside support; the community as a whole felt a responsibility to help children grow up safely.
An IOCC nutritionist delivers supplies to a refugee mother (photo: Paul Jeffrey/IOCC)As reported in a series of recent press releases by the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), the partnership between the IOCC and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East (GOPA) continues to minister to people within Syria as well as those displaced by the conflict there. The strife has severely crippled the country's power plants as well as damaged major roads needed to transport heating fuel during the coldest time of year, while instability in the region has led to critical fuel shortages.
"The deteriorating security climate in Syria creates delays in receiving and distributing humanitarian relief items," said IOCC Director of Programs Mark Ohanian. "An added challenge is finding adequate quantities and quality of supplies needed, but IOCC and GOPA are using their longstanding local and regional relationships to ensure uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid."
During the month of January, the youth of the Antiochian Archdiocese traditionally focus on two worthy SOYO programs: Sacred Gift of Life, and Purity, Virginity, Chastity. Local Teen SOYO chapters and high school Christian Education classes are encouraged to view and use the resources found on SOYO's website. Some of the materials include a case study on abortion and the sacred gift of life developed by Dr. H. Tristram Engelhardt, leading Orthodox bioethicist; lesson plans with discussion questions about chastity; and essays about the Sacrament of Matrimony and the mystery of marriage.
The SOYO site explains that "while people may have failed to make good choices in the past on this most important issue of life, SOYO chooses to help educate a generation of teens to make good choices with how they use their body and how they treat life - given as a gift from God." With these resources, teens, under the leadership of their pastors and advisors, will have the material necessary to hold productive discussions which will hopefully further their belief and commitment to the sacred gift of life and to the virtues of purity and chastity.
The Office of the Secretariat for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America recently released an encyclical regarding Share the Light Sunday, 2013. It reads:
"With Thy light that never sets, shine forth, O Christ, in the hearts of those who in faith sing Thy praises, and grant us Thy peace that passeth understanding: that so, running from the night of ignorance towards the day of Thy commandments, we may glorify Thee who lovest mankind."
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Radek Faksa, Brett Ritchie returned to their junior teams
Neither Radek Faksa nor Brett Ritchie practiced on Wednesday, instead getting ready to return to their junior teams after a brief stay in Frisco. But while the youngsters said it was difficult to depart and give up on their dream of playing in the NHL this season, they added that the time spent with NHL players was meaningful.
"It's a great experience, and it's good to live through this," said Faksa. "I learned a lot even in five days."
Faksa was the Stars' first round pick in 2012 (13th overall) and has 25 points (7G, 18A) in 30 games for Kitchener this season. He just turned 19, so he has time to improve, and a good run toward for Kitchener (currently fourth in the Western Conference) toward the playoffs could be great experience.
Ritchie was the Stars' second round pick (44th overall) in 2011 and is one of the leaders in OHL scoring with 51 points (28G, 23A) in 33 games for Niagara. He also is in an interesting place, as rumors were that Niagara was going to break up its team at the trade deadline and try to go young. However, there's a chance that Ritchie will go back and find that teammates Ryan Strome (Islanders) and Dougie Hamilton (Bruins) didn't make their NHL rosters and will join him for a run at the playoffs.
"I love the city, and I love the team, and I'll be happy to finish my career there," Ritchie said. "It would be great if they come back. We have good chemistry."
Faksa said he will be returning with a great memento _ an autographed jersey from Jaromir Jagr. Faksa grew up in the Czech Republic, where Jagr is seen as a superhero.
"It's unbelievable that I can be on the ice with him. He's my favorite player and he's a hero in Czech," Faksa said. "To talk to him and learn from him, it's great."


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Friday, July 16, 1999 Published at 13:51 GMT 14:51 UK
Special Report
Rock star's classical plans for rural idyll
Plas Glynllifon, the new home of Ulrich John Roth
Rock star Ulrich John Roth has bought up a peaceful and sought after retreat in north Wales with classical concerts in mind.
The guitarist with German band The Scorpions is the new owner of the Ł500,000 Plas Glynllifon, near Caernarfon, and he has already promised villagers that he will be leading a quiet lifestyle in his new mansion home.
"The locals don't need to worry about sex and drugs and televisions crashing through windows or anything like that," said Roth.
"Although I have been in a rock band I pride myself on being outside that circle. I may look like a rock star with my long hair and scruffy clothes but I don't behave like one."
He added: "The people are so friendly and the landscape is breathtaking. It helps me to record and I am really lucky to own two mansions in such beautiful locations."
"My first love was classical"
"I ended up in rock music but my first love was always classical, I grew up with it around me," he explained.
"I have worked on various classical pieces and it would be wonderful to perform with a full orchestra at Plas Glynllifon when it is finished.
"The house is ideal for big outdoor concerts because it has a huge lawn, which is able to accommodate thousands."
Roth has lived in the UK for 20 years and already owns another Welsh mansion at Plas Tan y Bwlch, near Aberystwyth, and it is thought he will split his time between the two properties, together with his girlfriend and baby daughter.
The Scorpions penned the song Winds of Change, which was chosen as the anthem of unification of East and West Germany.
Plas Glynllifon has a rich history, dating back to 1836, when it was built for the second Lord Newborough.
More recently, it has been transformed into an agricultural college before the governors decided to sell it to fund educational developments.


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Her heart palpitated.
Tia Biermann walked slowly down the sidewalk of the Imperial Palms apartments in Largo, to a pretty gazebo in the center, to the punk rocker who stood a quarter mile away.
Wrapped in a beaded vintage dress Jonny had picked out, she teetered in 6-inch platform stilettos. She carried a cascade of deep purple silk flowers.
The walk seemed to take years. The sun bore down on her back. She thought she might throw up.
She was more excited than nervous, because she had planned every second of the wedding for Jonny. She would wear anything for him, down to her gown and wedding band. She'd even walk down the aisle to a song he loved.
The Star Wars theme played.
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Jonny Bailey used to watch Tia from across the street.
He worked at a Pinellas Park art shop. She worked at her family's heavy collision auto shop. She was petite and pretty and tattooed, and she tore cars apart from the inside out.
"I just became enthralled with the whole thing," said Jonny, 46. "She was very unusual. It took me a week or so to work up enough nerve to go over and introduce myself."
They had an odd connection. He was a punk rocker in the band Boney Fiend. She was a raspy, sexy tomboy. They loved the same things — science fiction and horror movies, punk music. They picked a song, Tunnel of Love by the Groovie Ghoulies.
The relationship was intense, but brief. Tia was working through the realities of her rough childhood, the addiction, the broken family, the losses. As she coped, she pulled away from Jonny.
"I had a lot of baggage," she said. "I was not in any position to give him the love that he deserved."
They didn't speak for eight years. Jonny became a graphic artist and a star on the local punk scene known as Jonny Fiend. Tia became a welder for airplane parts. She learned how to be happy.
They thought of each other sometimes.
When Tia's friend asked to borrow a Boney Fiend CD, Tia couldn't find her copy. She e-mailed one of the band members to get the disc, but Jonny was somewhere in the back of her mind. The band invited her to a party in the storage unit where they practiced.
Jonny said he would pick her up, and she threw on some jeans and a sweater. When he showed up dressed in a retro panel shirt and black Chuck Taylors, she breathed a sharp breath.
"I knew," said Tia, 41. "I knew when he opened the door."
That night in the unit, Jonny played Tunnel of Love.
"It was incredible," she said. "It was like my emotions and everything were just on edge the whole time."
After that, they spent most nights watching movies, going to punk shows or just hanging out on the couch. They acted silly together, which made Tia feel like a child, softer, more joyful. Jonny wrote a song called My Sexy Welder Girl.
They never expected to have a family, but they were thrilled when Tia got pregnant. Jonny was the last male in his family and now he could carry on his name. They thought seriously about getting married.
Tia miscarried.
When they got home from the hospital that night, Jonny proposed.
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On July 9, they exchanged tungsten steel rings printed with the Batman logo. They kissed.
At the Dunedin House of Beer, everyone ate pork roast, a cake and four dozen cupcakes made by Tia.
Their musician friends came, some reuniting with their old bands just to play at the reception — Devious Dynamo, Doll Parts, Skurvy the Clown, Lazaras, Circuitry, Hell-Bent, the Optimators.
They drank Newcastle Brown Ale, Jonny's favorite beer. Tia and Jonny stole looks at each other all night.
Jonny's band got up to play. He sang. Because while Tia wanted everything to be about him, he was thinking just the opposite.
Black clouds floating up above/ That haunted house was our tunnel of love.
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For the past few days I've had mild flu like symptoms such as a cough, sneezing, lack of energy and appetite. Yesterday I woke up with a couple of spots in various places. At first I thought they might have been insect bites but as the days progressed more have developed and now I'm covered in them. The ones that I already had have become extremely itchy. I know that the symptoms are consistent with chicken pox but I had it twice as a child and it sees unlikely that I would get it again at 18.


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Ground beef chuck and sirloin mix (1/2 pound each)
4 Grilled foccasia bread bun sets (4 X 4 in. squares, sliced in half as you would a bagel, then grilled on all sides)
4 thick sliced tomatoes
4 slices Tillamook medium cheddar cheese
1-½ pound cooked sliced bacon and fat
For Sauce:
3 tbls. Bacon fat
1 tbls. Chopped garlic
2 tbls. Shallots
1tsp. Paprika
1tsp. Thyme
1/8 tsp. Cayenne
1 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Chili powder
1tsp. Ground black pepper
1 ½ tbls. Dark brown sugar
1 ½ cup Apple juice
1 ½ tbls. Red wine vinegar
1 ½ tsp. Liquid smoke
½ cup Ketchup
3 tbls. Mayonnaise
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1/2 lb. Chuck
1/2 lb. Sirloin
Crumbled bacon
2/3 of prepared sauce without Mayonnaise
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
Oil (for grill)
First render out bacon reserving 3 tbls. of the fat and placing 8, 4in. slices to the side. Take remaining bacon and crumble to place with ground beef. In pan over med-low heat, add 3 tbls. bacon fat, garlic, and shallots to sweat. Once achieved, add in paprika, thyme, cayenne, cumin, chili powder and black pepper to toast (about 30 seconds). Add liquid smoke, red wine vinegar, and apple juice to cook for 3 to 5 minutes over med-low heat. Remove from heat and add ketchup. When mixture is cooled, add 2/3 of the mixture to ground beef mixture and add in reserved crumbled bacon. Once combined, add in Panko. Add mayonnaise to remaining sauce mixture and use for spreading on buns. Form beef mixture into 4-ounce patties. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high. Brush the grill rack with oil. Place the patties on the rack, cover, and grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or about 5 minutes for medium. After 3 minutes on the second side add 2 strips of saved bacon onto each burger and place cheese over the bacon then place lid on top of barbecue to melt. Once cooked to desire, place patty in toasted buns with prepared sauce, and tomato slice.


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Discussion in 'Texans Talk' started by rmartin65, Oct 3, 2005.
How did he do in his first game? I saw he had a 26yd kick return avg. did he play wr?
He was in on some plays, but ran nothing more than streak routes to free up underneath receivers. He did look good on KR, other than he really did not have alot of blocking.
It was a refreshing change not starting on the 20 yard line every time we recieved a kickoff. Mathis looked pretty solid on kick returns. Hopefully he'll break one soon.
It said a lot that Shayne Graham ran up to tackle him around the 35. How many times do you see a kicker go after someone that far up field? Obviously he knew about Mathis' speed.
mathis looked REALLY good to me on kickoff returns, and i'm saying that despite my skepticism of what he can bring to the offense. he was fast as we all know, but he ran with his eyes down the field and moved quickly. blocking broke down a couple times, but overall looked like a huge asset. both he & armstrong didnt get looked at in the passing game, so it's hard to know if either was out there as anything more than a distraction.
thats cool, cause i was listeni ng on the radio(i was driving home from michigan) and i only heard mathis's name called on kr. i was hoping to hear about a long bomb. oh well, maybe next week.
I lurk on this board a lot just to keep up with how Jerome is doing down in Houston. Now that he's healty, I hope he's able to make an impact on your team. I would like to see him more involved in your offense. Believe me, he will at the least, open the field up a lot. I hope people will not look at him as just a small college track star. I saw him play for 4 years. He's an excellent wide receiver. He should be an exciting player in Houston for years.
I think he was babying his hamstring. Those are hard to get back to 100%.
He did have a good KR and one he was dancing too much, gotta head upfield. I look forward to Carr getting a pass in his hands and Mathis burning some CB's.
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I am hoping Mathis can have a good game this week against Tenn.
I think tht this would be the best opportunity to throw that pigskin long. I think that Pendry might call that play, but let's hope that Carr throws it this time!
So long as Carr is throwing the ball and Mathis is in the picture that opens up your big threat... AJ :hmmm
Man, Mathis may be that 2nd threat the team needs at WR. We all know, Aj lit Tennessee up last season. Let's see it again this year.
I love this guy. I beleive he should be a #2 receiver. He could act as A. Randall does for Pittsburg. He's a decent catcher and can sure get up and go. I beleive he'd really open it up for AJ. Even if he didnt open it up for AJ then it could be him making some big plays.
ias watching some mathis high lights, and WOW. the guy moves. i dont know if its because he's playing poor competion or what. but i gues 4.28 is fast.
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Covering Pre-Existing Conditions in a Market-Driven Health System
July 3, 2013
The entire ObamaCare edifice rests on the deceptive assertion that the law's primary purpose is to cover persons with pre-existing conditions. That argument, misleading as it is, resonates to some degree with the public, which is why the administration keeps repeating it over and over again, says James Capretta, a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
And why does it resonate? Because, while the problem of pre-existing conditions is far narrower than we are led to believe, it does exist. But there are cracks in today's system. The main problem is that health insurance is owned by the employers, not the workers. When an employee needs to leave job-based insurance for the individual insurance market the insurers providing coverage in that market can, under most circumstances, charge higher premiums to their potential customers who have, or had, serious health problems, even persons who have been in continuous insurance coverage for a very long time. This accepted practice in the individual market strikes a lot of people as unfair.
Those who seek to repeal ObamaCare need to coalesce around a solution to the problem that is minimally intrusive because, without a practical alternative, it will be very difficult to dislodge the existing law.
- The way to ensure stable insurance for persons with pre-existing conditions in a reform plan that emphasizes markets, not government, is to create a new protection for people who stay continuously insured.
- They should be allowed to move seamlessly between job-based and individually-owned insurance products without fear of being risk-rated based on their health status.
- To prevent the market from destabilizing during the transition period, it will be necessary to subsidize the premiums for the very costliest cases.
- That can be done with properly funded high-risk pools.
Some believe that the federal government should not involve itself in high-risk pool funding at all, ever. But the concept of "continuous coverage" protection for insurance enrollees will only work if it applies nationwide. It will thus require federal legislation to ensure these workers are protected in every state, which also means that the high-risk pool funding necessary to make it work and stabilize premiums will need to be enacted at the federal level too, in the same legislation.
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is choosing an influential scientist who helped unravel the human genetic code — and is known for finding common ground between belief in God and science — to head the National Institutes of Health.
Obama called Dr. Francis Collins "one of the top scientists in the world" in announcing his nomination Wednesday. "His groundbreaking work has changed the very ways we consider our health and examine disease," Obama said.
The NIH is the nation's premiere medical research agency, directing $29.5 billion to spur innovative science that leads to better health. Collins would come to the job not just with the scientific credentials, but with a reputation for translating the complexities of DNA into language the everyday American can understand.
The folksy Collins led the Human Genome Project that, along with a competing private company, mapped the genetic code — or, as he famously called it, "the book of human life."
For that work, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award. But he may be more widely known for his 2007 best-selling book, The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief.
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Collins has discovered numerous genes important for diseases, including the one that leads to cystic fibrosis.
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I love when buying a gift card gets you something back in return… right now for every $25 gift card purchase, you will receive $5 in Bonus Bucks! Any mom or dad will tell you that getting a gift card to a restaurant as a gift is such a blessing because it usually means a night off from cooking! For me, a Rumbi gift card (hint*hint, hubby!) is an awesome gift because not only is it a night off, they have kid's eat free night (read below) and the food is also really yummy and I don't feel guilty taking my family there.
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There's something there.
As much as neither wanted to admit to even the slightest bit of dislike for each other, there's something between Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade that has somehow remained trapped in the confines of the locker room they used to share.
The encounters are becoming a little less friendly each time, and they are heading to the verge of just plain chilly.
That was Udonis Haslem, not Wade, whom O'Neal spent the pregame chatting up for several minutes, with Dorell Wright coming in late for a few words of his own. And the pretip handshake was typical, a hand slap, a halfway man hug and a tap from Wade on Shaq's bald head. Not much different from what Wade would have done to Rasheed Wallace before a game.
During the game, Wade broke the cardinal rule of playing against O'Neal, which goes something like this: Thou shalt not attempt to dunk on Shaq, at least if you want to retain consciousness and four healthy limbs. Wade knows that. He said as much before the two played against each other for the first time this year in Phoenix.
Yet there Wade was in the fourth quarter, elevating a few feet from the rim, with O'Neal standing in his way. Wade got the expected treatment, taking a shot near the face and falling to the floor as a result.
It was the foul before that when O'Neal knocked Wade to the floor and stood over his former teammate's body for a few extra moments staring down at him.
Playful? Maybe. A message? Probably that, too.
And it's not just a one-sided distaste.
Wade has continuously stated that the relationship between the two has died down some since O'Neal was traded to Phoenix last year.
And he said twice before Wednesday's game that his grandmother taught him to forgive but not forget.
What exactly did he need to forgive O'Neal for?
Was it strictly for bailing on the sinking ship that was the 15-victory Heat last season, or is there more to it?
Are those rumors of O'Neal mockingly calling Wade ''Wonder Boy'' toward the end of their tenure together true, and is that sticking with Wade? Maybe it's how O'Neal gushes over Bryant these days and never brings up the other two-guard with which he won a title.
Even Wednesday, O'Neal went as far as to mention Alonzo Mourning, Antoine Walker, Gary Payton, James Posey and Haslem as parts of his most vivid memories of the 2005-06 championship season.
Wade? He only spoke of him when asked specifically about him.
There must be something there. And if it isn't coming out yet, it eventually has to.
O'Neal's not one to keep those feelings hidden for long.
All it took was one comment from Stan Van Gundy, his former coach, about O'Neal's flop against Dwight Howard on Tuesday for Shaq to unleash fury on Van Gundy.
''One thing I really despise is a front-runner,'' O'Neal said of the Magic's coach. ``I know for a fact he's a master of panic, and when it gets time for his team to go into the postseason and do certain things, he will let them down because of his panic. I've been there before. I've played for him.
``Yeah, it probably was a flop, but flopping is wrong. Flopping would describe his coaching.
``I'm not going to let anybody take shots at me. He's a nobody to me.''
That's pretty harsh, even coming from Shaq.
It's also more of his revisionist history at work. Van Gundy is hardly a front-runner.
He has been successful with every NBA team he coached, including the Heat team that reached the conference semifinals the season before O'Neal got to Miami.
It's a comment like that, one which O'Neal clearly has been holding back since Van Gundy stepped down as the Heat's coach in 2006, that makes you reconsider exactly why Van Gundy left.
All the speculation then was Riley-related, but now you can't be so sure.
Who knows what it will take for him to unload on Wade, but there has to be something that remains unspoken.
At least the Heat crowd Wednesday had its cathartic experience. Yeah, there was the pleasant greeting when the big fella was officially introduced. But the boos started pouring down when O'Neal hit the foul line for the first time.
And by the time he knocked down Wade on that final foul, the chants of ''Shaq, you [stink],'' -- the calls usually reserved for the officials -- filled the arena.
At least the fans aren't holding back their disgust for the player who couldn't withstand one losing season and bolted toward a then-contender.
Talk about a front-runner.
Maybe nothing will ever be unearthed. Maybe there isn't even anything between the two former championship teammates.
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Here we go again in Houston.
It looks like Arian Foster fantasy owners will be on alert this week to see if the running back is available for Sunday's game at New Orleans. Ben Tate has already proven that he's a worthy replacement for Foster and is quickly moving up the ranks as a fantasy commodity. After he was forced out of last week's game after aggravating his injured hamstring, Foster shouldn't be counted on for big production this week, even if he does play.
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The new Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care has discussed 'significant concerns' after the department revealed an £11.6 million pound overspend for the last year.
Councillor Jim McKenna, who took the role after it was vacated by Judith Haycock, said: "Since beginning work as the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care two weeks ago, I have been meeting staff and partners to understand the issues and challenges facing the service. This is a difficult time for both the Council and our health partners with new legislation, a growing demand for services and increasing financial pressures.
"There have also been major changes in the management of the Council, with a new Chief Executive, the creation of a single directorate for children and adults services under a new corporate director and the appointment of a new chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board. These changes have provided the opportunity for a fresh look at how we are delivering adult social care.
"At the same time there have been a number of reviews carried out into different aspects of the service. These include the Health and Wellbeing Peer Challenge carried out by the LGA in November, whose findings were reported to the Health and Wellbeing Board and the internal management review commissioned by Trevor Doughty. Details of this draft report were shared with Members at last week's informal PAC meeting and will be considered by the Cabinet when finalised.
"While both reviews identify a number of positive aspects of the service, including the commitment and hard work of staff, they also highlight some significant concerns, particularly over financial control within the service. One key area of concern has been the Early Intervention Service (EIS) which was the subject of a recent report to the Audit Committee. An action plan is being drawn up to address the issues raised in this report, however a number of changes have already been implemented, including the formation of a new single commissioning team and reconfigurations to the EIS service.
"As you will be aware from the monthly budget reports to the Cabinet there has been a worsening budget position over the past 18 months, with the latest figures showing a forecast overspend for adult care of £11.6m for 2013/2014. This is a major concern for the Council and I am working with the Chief Executive, Trevor, Alex and the Section 151 Officer to implement measures to reduce the overspend and balance the budget.
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Jackie Chan dodders back to his roots as a farmer reluctantly drafted into the ancient Liang army as a footsoldier in ancient China. Surviving a massacre of his troops, he captures a young general (Wang Leehom) from the opposing Wei army and attempts to take him home - by cart and on foot - so he can land a hefty reward. However, a search party led by the ruthless Steve Yoo has been sent to find him and there's also a gang of marauding bandits to contend with. Full-on action is tempered by a wry sense of humour in an engaging adventure that was trapped in development hell for twenty years.
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It's a grim predicament...but they've suffered worse. In fact, they both managed to survive a Lord of the Rings-style melee when forces from the Liang and Wei states clash, leaving just Jackie and Wang on their feet.
The trouble is they were on opposing sides and Jackie grabs the initiative, strapping his battle-fatigued opponent to his cart and heading home to claim a reward big enough to allow him to return to the land.
However, a search party led by Yoo - a louche, crossbow-wielding psychopath - is on their trail and they've also got to run the gauntlet of predatory bandits.
After his numerous - often awkward - sojourns in Hollywood, it's good to seen Chan back on home turf, his wry humour perfectly suited to an engaging action romp that makes particularly good use of otherworldly locations.
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX 3.5L V6 from North America
A great car with large maintenance costs
My seat belt sensor stopped working and the seat belt icon blinks at all times - at around 72,000 miles.
Sometimes the passenger door won't unlock electronically. It happens intermittently, but is only a minor annoyance. Started around 77,000 miles.
CD Player refused to play, eject, or change discs and was practically a fancy radio until one day it decided to work again. During this period it simply said "Player Err", 87,000 miles.
Rust developing along window panes and on rotors. Very minor rust underneath, far from Toyota territory though so that's good. 71,000 miles.
Seat belt latch plastic covering broke during a cold winter morning, 74,000 miles.
Check engine light lit up at 81,000 miles and found it to be an EVAP code, smoke test blown and found the solenoid to be sticking. CEL reset several times, but came back and throws the same code every time diagnostics are ran; have checked gas cap, am simply ignoring it now.
Power steering whine developed around 78,000 miles, and finally flushed the system the same time I had the CEL cleared. $300 fix, whine came back with a vengeance.
Timing belt, water pump, and all accessory belts soon to be replaced at 88,000. $930 fix - cheapest I could find from a reputable mechanic.
Power steering pump started to whine heavily and go out at 86,000; soon to be replaced next week at around 87,000 - $300 to replace.
Sludge deposit build up visibly noticeable around the 75,000 mark. I use quality oil at sensible intervals and had an oil analysis run with no engine damage or unusual wear. Small % of water dilution in oil, possibly due to evaporation from EVAP system or condensation from winter weather. No coolant found.
Transmission flushed around 53,000 miles before I owned it. I did a partial transmission flush using a suction pump at 75,000 miles. The thing shifts like a dream.
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The Santa Fe has been a joy to drive. The interior and design is spacious and luxurious. The sunroof is great and everything is tailored to the driver and passengers. My time with these luxuries may be limited however. The Hyundai has a tendency to start failing on electrical components such as the CD player, door locks, power windows, power anything. The mechanical aspect of the vehicle is strong - very strong. I have had no problems with the transmission or engine, but when it comes time for typical maintenance, such as the timing belt and water pump, you're paying 10+ hours of labor for the mechanic to finish the job - if you can find a mechanic who will do it.
My power steering has been making noise for a while now, but it has gotten to the point where it's practically yelling at me that it's injured. So, in a few days the call will be answered and my little guy will be replaced.
Hyundais as a whole are not bad vehicles. In fact I would say they are much better than some domestic vehicles. They are nowhere near the quality of a Toyota, per se, which we have also, with 177,000 miles and less than half of the issues our Hyundai has had. Hyundais depreciate in value and that's a shame. If you can find a Santa Fe that's been well maintained and cheap enough that you won't be tied down for more than 2 or 3 years in a loan, I say go for it. They are great vehicles, but be prepared for expensive maintenance costs. We got ours with a 5 year loan, and it smarts knowing that we still owe money, yet we have to pay another grand or so for some preventive maintenance. If it were paid off, there would be no problem. But we only have a year and a half left to go, so with that being said it's worth keeping the vehicle.
Again - great vehicle if you can find one well maintained and at a low cost. If you're paying more than $10k for a Santa Fe this age, walk away quickly.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 19th August, 2013
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I wouldn't worry about a little bit of sludge - just run some higher octane gas in there, and that'll flush it out. Check engine light is probably just a loose gas cap or something. Just give it a really strong crank next time you fill up, and that should help set that sensor straight. Was the CD really scratched up that you were trying to play? If it was an electrical problem, how could it just fix itself randomly? You got ripped off on the timing belt and water pump, unfortunately.
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Thanks for the advice. No I didn't get ripped on the timing belt and water pump. I just got the vehicle back today and he replaced everything that I asked him to - and that's everything that could go out between now and 150,000 miles. Timing belt, pulleys, serpentine A/C and alternator belts, P/S pump, crankshaft position sensor, and the CPS blade, which was tearing up the old sensor. With tax and shop parts, it came up to $1,465, but I have a 2 year warranty with parts and labor thrown in on that. I checked around and the prices were anywhere between reasonable and outrageous. This local guy knows what he's doing and has a good reputation, so I decided to stick with him.
I could have bought the parts separate and saved a couple of hundred bucks, but then I wouldn't have gotten the 2 year parts and labor warranty through NAPA. According to varied reports online, and the research both him and I teamed up on, our vehicle should last another 60k before anything major needs to be done. We had it serviced in every sense of the word :-)


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FUNDRAISING youngsters put on an all singing all dancing display in a school's talent show to raise money for charity.
Pupils at Manningtree High School showcased Manningtree's Got Talent on last Friday in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for good causes.
The show was part of the school's annual charity week in which students identify charities to fundraise for before performing in the talent show.
Chris Hayes, assistant Headteacher at Manningtree High School, said money was still being collected but he hoped to beat last year's total of £4300.
He said: "The students were looking forward to it a lot and there has been a buzz around the school.
"Everyone wanted to give it their best and it was an electric atmosphere."
Students battled it out during heats on Tuesday and Wednesday for a place in Friday's final, which was won by a cheer leading dance group of 27 students.


text: There was a recent thread on askandy, and everybody there had nothing good to say about this company. They accused it of selling out, and trying to be just another GAP. Well, BB recently opened a store recently where I lived, and I finally checked it out. I don't understand what all the complaints were about. From the askandy comments, I was expecting a store that looked like the GAP. But, the furnshings were beautiful, with that dark stained wood look and all the men were wearing great suits. Everybody there was appropriately old, so they looked like they had been working there for years even though the store just opened. And, the clothes sold seemed fine. It looked like what a BB store should look like. The only thing I saw that might have pissed off their older customers were that the polos had the BB logo on them. But, maybe, they've always been like that. Am I missing enough? I just don't understand why so many people out there are so angry at this store.


text: When you're looking at making your home more sustainable, there are a variety of changes you can make. Your mattress is a very good place to start. All-natural latex mattresses are made from the protective fluid underneath the bark of the Hevea Brasiliensis rubber tree. You may be wondering how that can make a sturdy mattress. Below, we find that out, as well as look at the harvesting process for latex mattresses.


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