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- Minimum stay:7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
East Gull Lake cabin description
Lakeside boathouse located on a quiet bay of Gull Lake. Only forty feet from sandy beach, great swimming. Panoramic view of Pike Bay. Two championship golf courses including restaurants within three miles. Access to numerous restaurants by boat.
Hiking and biking trails 1500 feet from property. One half mile to public boat landing and Gull Lake Dam park and recreation area. Approximately four miles to Brainerd International Race Way, mini golf and Vacationland park.
A deposit will hold the property. We offer discounts for two, three and four week rentals. Call for details.
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Property Type
- Cabin
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Parking Off Street
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
- Sauna
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Lakefront
- Beachfront
- Recommended
- Kayaking
- Racquetball
- Tennis
- Swimming
- ATM/Bank
- Medical Services
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Fitness Center
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Jet Skiing
- Hiking
- Water Skiing
- Golf
- Sailing
- Mountain Biking
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Horseback Riding
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Arboretum
- Cinemas
- Theme Parks
- Museums
- Antiquing
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Massage Therapist
- Laundromat
- Miniature Golf
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Shopping
Other Activities
- Canoeing
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Wonderful experience!
Wonderful experience!
- Guest guest (Washington)
- Date of stay 06/18/11
- Review Submitted 07/03/11
Gull Lake beauty covered all the bases for my hard-to-please family. We made full use of the paddleboat, canoe & kayak. The beach was a nice private area for playing, relaxing & enjoying the fire pit. The dock is a fun place for fishing and enjoying the sunset. Sauna with shower & bathroom is a plus too. The cabin itself is clean with cozy bedrooms with comfortable beds and a cheerful bathroom. Open concept living/dining/kitchen area is great conversational spaces. Nice to have wifi available in this area, so people who need to "plug in" have a gorgeous view to take in. Grill is easily accessible, the softened water is a plus. . . there is no compromise here. It's a lovely "up north" experience with comforts of home and convenience of the nearby well developed community. Also, Jim and Carole are accommodating and quiet.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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Great week
Great week
- Guest Patty (Iowa City, Iowa)
- Date of stay 07/24/10
- Review Submitted 08/29/10
Our family stayed here for a week in July 2010. We had a wonderful time. The cabin was clean and well-appointed, and the hosts managed to both pay close attention to us and give us a lot of privacy. Highly recommended.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
- Guest Barb Bush (Redfield, South Dakota)
- Date of stay 05/13/09
- Review Submitted 05/13/09
My family's stay at Jim and Carole's was wonderful. Our hosts were terrifically accomodating and attentive to our needs. The cabin was clean, comfortable and very homey. The view from the front deck of the bay on Gull Lake is awesome. We look forward to coming again soon! Thanks for a wonderful stay Jim and Carole!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
Currency ConversionDates | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
Base Rate 7 night min stay |
$1,600 | $6,000 | |||
Discounts: 8 nights or more: $229 Nightly |
Spring May 1 - Jun 30 7 night min stay |
$1,400 | $4,500 | |||
Discounts: 8 nights or more: $200 Nightly |
Fall Sep 1 - Oct 15 7 night min stay |
$1,400 | $4,500 | |||
Discounts: 8 nights or more: $200 Nightly |
- Tax Rate 6.875%
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1995
About the owner: Fisherman and tennis player, retired
Why the Owner Chose East Gull Lake:
To me, Gull Lake is the best lake in Minnesota.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
Beautiful lake, many attractions near by.
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- Primary: (218) 828-1994 (Minnesota, USA)
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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD
ProsNice V8 power and sound, comfortable interior, reliable, inexpensive to repair ConsPoor gas mileage around town
Love The Zj — This was my wife's car, though I got to drive it for work. The G.C. never let me down. Gas mileage was rotten (13, 14 in the city...it'd do 18-20 on the highway, though), but with the 318 V8 I really didn't care too much. Plenty of power for any situation...and it sounded great with the Flowmaster muffler. Handling was about what you'd expect out of an SUV...you're not going to go looking for any curvy roads to blast down. It never felt unsafe, though. I've always loved the styling of the 1st gen. Grand Cherokee. It's standing the test of time well, I believe. The interior was very nice...comfortable, soft leather seats with heat (I miss this a lot!), nice Infinity stereo, and the build quality was good. Only a few cheap trim pieces here and there. We never had to do much to the Jeep, but when we did, replacement parts were inexpensive. It was starting to get a little worn out by the time we got rid of it, but it never let us down and was fantastic in the snow. I miss this car very much. The only thing that could possibly top it is if I could find a relatively unabused 5.9 for sale somewhere... Primary Use: Family transportation
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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4WD
ProsPower, comfort, reliability Consfuel economy
Perfect Blend Of Performance, Luxury, Off-road/snow Capability For Less Than $5k — Performance Now granted I've never driven a serious sports car but in comparison to my old Wagoneer, the '98 5.9 grand cherokee absolutely flys. The best it mashing the throttle from a stand still or getting onto the highway on ramp: kicks back into 1st gear and I'm thrown into the back of my seat. I can hear the intake kick in at about 3500rpm and the noise increases substantially while I'm flung to 60 in under 7 seconds. As exciting as this car is I can't even imagine what a new ferrari or veyron must feel like being 2 or 3x as fast. I also love how the gas pedal feels. There's a small range of motion where there's no resistance in the pedal feel where I hold it for cruising but anything beyond that and you get going very quickly. The brakes are magnificent A: because the pedal is so much firmer than my last jeep and they have a lot more stopping power. My foot is still used to having to push the brake further and any time I push it down more than an 1.5 inches or so, my face comes off. They're superb. Now I can't speak for the stock suspension for this vehicle because the suspension isn't stock. The previous owner installed Edlebrcock IAS shocks which in short are firm on road and loose off-road. I have yet to go off-road but on road there is no body roll. The wagoneer was veeery wobbley which made it very comfortable however any time you turned the wheel you thought "are the wheels actually turning" partly because the steering was loose and there was a decent amount of play but also because it had a soft off-road suspension. Because my 5.9 has half the miles of my wagoneer, everything is tighter, especially the steering: it's heavy and i can really feel taht the front end is working. Build quality: Same as my last car which now has 250,000miles on it and it never had any real problems. The only thing that doesn't work that i want to work is the cd changer and that has nothing to do with the car itself Appearance: I love the way the ZJ looks, the 98 limited most of all. Silver w/5 spoke 16" alloys and I really like looking down at the hood louvres when I'm driving along. It's quietly aggressive. Cost: repair bills i expect to be low because they were on my last car. Gas on the other hand: the 5.9 takes only premium and gets worse gas mileage than the wagoneer because it's a bit heavier, has a bigger engine and I don't drive in the same thought process of economical. Fun Factor: This car is incredibly fun, especially because it is such a huge upgrade from my last jeep. It's very powerful, handles great, makes an unbelievable noise and has a sunroof, everything a growing boy need in the summertime plus a hott girl of course. |
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4WD
Prosgreat power and good look for an suv with lots of room and comfort. Consif you need mpg's, go somewhere else.
Great For The Winter, Like A Tank, Awesome Cruiser And Sporty For The Summer, Great Suv... — well the only thing to dislike is the 12.3 average mpg i get, but on the other hand what i love is sitting in front of Aamco on columbia turnpike and having a new ford mustand come along side me and rev his engine so we go from the light to the light in front of k-mart and i kick his butt...lol Primary Use: Commuting to work |
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4WD
Prospower, sound, 4wd, comfortable on long trips Consnoisy at high speeds
Will Never Sell This Jeep! — Performance- until the 4.8L X5 came out in 2003 it was the fastest SUV. Brakes could be better, it handles good with some of the upgrades I've put on it. Not going to win any races though. Build quality- repairs have been limited to only a new waterpump at 80,000 miles. Interior- can't beat leather, heated seats! Accessories- heated mirrors, Alarm, starter kill immobilizer. Gets only 17mpg avg and 20 on the freeway. But who cares. I have a street bike for gas mileage. |
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD
Prosultra-relaible Conscouldn't pass a gas station
Unstoppable — It could do anything! Always started, always pushed through sand, snow, water couldn't stop it. It could haul things, tow things, It was comfy. Even when it was on it's last legs - 264000 miles - it still ran1 It had a "frozen" Tensioner, Rear Transmission was seizing, Oil was leaking. We were still able to drive it to the dealership! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
Prosuseablity... trailer gears (gears other than over-drive) are Very responsive. Consgas mileage and suspension gets a little loose
'98 Jeep Cherokee — most definitely keeps me on the road when i want it to be. great for off-roading and has absolutely zero problems getting through mud w/ intermediate and narrow tires. Although the gas mileage could certainly be improved, it's a... slight... chic-magnet.. |
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD
ProsHandles great, comfortable, and is pretty reliable ConsDrinks gas like its going out of style
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
Prosbuilt like a tank Consits getting old
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD
ProsVery nice looking vehicle. good in snow. sound system good. engine like a bullet solid and dependable Constransmission oly made it 110k before needing replacing and front differential only 120k
Buaty And The Beast — I do love this jeep it has been a good friend for the past 13 years...weve had our moments of joy and dissapointment, but i would do it all over again. The syling is very very good and 4 wheel drive solid. trany is a bit of disappointment but still a value for time owned and now it was rebuild its life will be extended at least another 10 years. Primary Use: Family transportation |
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4WD
ProsLuxury, Power, Style, Upgrades, Comfort ConsFuel Economy
Jeep Luxury + Jeep Performance = Awesome — These things are ROCK SOLID, with tons of room for upgrades. Extremely comfortable. From the stock 150 AMP alternator, to the Infinity speaker system, to the heated leather seats, you will fall in love with every aspect of this Jeep. They have a new Jeep commercial, showing how even despite the weather you will be the one who still makes it to work. Living in Maine, I can tell you this is the honest truth for any year Jeep with 4WD. And this Jeep has AWD. Owning a vehicle like this and expecting good MPG is like eating McDonalds 5 days a week and expecting to lose weight. There is a song by Lonestar called "What About Now" and he refers to "The last dinosaur that Detroit made". This is the 98 Jeep GC Limited. The only weak point is the original Quadra-Trac transfer case. It doesn't have a huge flaw that would make anyone stray, but part of it will wear out eventually which causes a minor issue when making extremely HARD TIGHT low speed turns, like in a parking lot. This Jeep turns heads as it is, and garners respect and enthusiasm by any passenger. With some upgrades (which I have done almost everything except lift it) this thing will get people talking to you at every gas station, even pulled over by police who just want a peak under the hood. If you ever get a chance to snag one of these up in mint condition, and don't care about MPG and want a real SUV (not a SMV, Soccer Mom Vehicle), pick one up. Or any of the other many Jeeps out there, the original and best SUV. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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Andrew led a breakout tasting session at the Virginia Wine Summit. Here's what he said about the variety and wine:
"The study revealed that Virginia's Viogniers strike a balance between those of France and California. Most of Virginia's Viogniers don't have the flamboyant fruit, high levels of alcohol and voluptuous body that often characterize California's offerings. Instead, Virginia's Viogniers reveal their exotic fruit character more subtly, making it compatible with more dishes. I think the audience will recognize the distinct personality of Virginia's Viogniers and see how they have one foot in the Old World and one foot in the New World."
This is a greatly articulate statement; Andrew is a natural-born communicator and I hope one of these days he'll write a book! He has described California Viognier exactly correctly: high alcohol, voluptuous body, flamboyant fruit. But are these its virtues, or its vices?
The answer is both. Whenever you have a wine like that, it had better be balanced in order to avoid blowsiness. Funny word, that: it's not even in my Webster's New World Dictionary. I found this definition online: blowsy, adj. (esp. of a woman) untidy in appearance; slovenly or sluttish. Setting aside the sexist implications (which are annoying), I'll fasten on the word "slutty" to describe what happens when Viognier goes over the top.
To begin with, it's too much of everything. We all love the fruitiness of California wine, but something has to limit it at the boundaries, or the wine becomes a runaway fruit train. I once saw a fruit delivery truck on the freeway that had spilled its entire load onto the road: mounds of peaches, pears, melons, kumquats, grapes and oranges, mashed and oozing juice. You could smell it hundreds of feet away on that hot summer day. That's bad Viognier, a fault compounded by residual sugar. Andrew referred to high alcohol: that is a tendency of Viognier, one that vintners sometimes "resolve" by stopping the fermentation while the wine still has dissolved sugar. This has been my main criticism of blowsy Viognier: it has the taste of a simple candy bar. And if you pile new oak on it, well, all you end up with is an oaky candy bar.
I remember the first California Viognier I ever had. It was a Calera, and was siphoned off from the barrel for me by Josh Jensen. (I think it was the first Viognier he'd made.) Josh handed the glass to me with the proud grin of a new dad, and watched as I smelled and sipped. I have never forgotten the impression that wine made on me: the top of my head exploded. Seriously. (You don't forget a thing like that!) The wine was so amazingly rich, so unctuous, yet so balanced in acidity and minerality that it was one of the most complete, wholesome wine experiences I've ever had. (That was more than 20 years ago. At around the same time someone gave me some Zind-Humbrecht Vendange Tardive Grand Cru Gewurz. I don't remember the vintage, but that wine similarly blew me away.)
Some recent California Viogniers I've given high scores to have been Arrowood 2009 Saralee's Vineyard (95 points), Failla 2010 Alban Vineyard (93 points) and Jaffurs 2011 (92 points). These all possess Viognier's flamboyance, yet exhibit precision and control. Any of them could substitute for a rich Chardonnay. And yet, I really haven't had a California Viognier in years that did to me what that Calera did, so long ago. Maybe it was just the shock of discovery that made it so special–to realize that California could produce something so exotic. Maybe Josh's joy rubbed off on me, too (which is yet another reason to take a skeptical view of wines you taste at the winery with the winemaker). Whatever it was, and as much as I like a good California Viognier, it has a ways to go before I can give it my unstinting praise.
Malbec in California? Mixed bag, emerging story
I reviewed a very nice wine from Trefethen, the 2010 Dragon's Tooth, a blend of 58% Malbec, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Petit Verdot. (My full review and score will appear in an upcoming issue of Wine Enthusiast.)
In the paperwork accompanying the wine, Janet Trefethen had written of the winery's "tinkering with Malbec for the past 12 years" and added, "Clearly, we are not alone in our interest in Malbec as Napa Valley plantings have tripled since the year 2000."
That sent me to do my own research in the latest Grape Acreage Report, produced every year by the fine folks at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. According to it, prior to 2004 the state had 1,255 acres of Malbec. Last year, acreage had grown to 2,689–considerably more than double. Acreage of Cabernet Sauvignon in California, by contrast, increased in the same period from 71,472 acres to only 80,630–a much smaller rate of growth.
In Napa County, according to the Acreage Report, Malbec increased 70% in acreage between 2004-2012, from 230 acres to 392 acres. That's still not a lot: There were just under 20,000 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon in 2012. Still, this is evidence that vintners are taking a second look at Malbec and what it can bring to red wine.
Personally, I don't think California Malbec, bottled on its own as a varietal, is very interesting. Dark, tannic and fruity, yes: compelling, rarely. My scores tend to be in the 86-88 point range. There are, as always, exceptions: Mt. Brave's 2009, from Mount Veeder, is an awesome wine.
But as a blender, well,…Some wineries in Paso Robles (Bon Niche, for example) are tinkering with Malbec as a component, as are others in Napa: Michael Pozzan's 2010 Marianna, a Bordeaux blend, is excellent, as is Mount Veeder's 2009 Reserve Cabernet, blended with Malbec and Petit Verdot. That formula is hewed to at CADE, which adds a little Merlot to it, with their 2009 Napa Cuvée. Newton, meanwhile, replaces the Petit Verdot with Cabernet Franc in their delicious 2010 Unfiltered Merlot. Across the hill, Lancaster, in their 2009 Nicole's, deepens the interest of their Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% Malbec, bringing a brooding, earthy quality. In all these cases, what the Malbec brings is depth, color, and a certain juicy softness despite the tannins.
Just yesterday morning, Peter Cargasacchi had asked, via Facebook, what the components of the 1961 Cheval Blanc had been. I went to Eddie Penning-Rowsell's 1969 The Wines of Bordeaux where he wrote that the vineyard, in the Sixties, was "37% Merlot, 43 Bouchet and 20% Pressac (Malbec)." ("Bouchet" apparently was not the Alicante that we know in California, but an old name for Cabernet Franc.) Michael Broadbent, in The Great Vintage Wine Book, ranked that wine higher than Ausone of the same vintage, although not as highly as the five First Growths of the Médoc. The point, anyway, is that Malbec in Bordeaux and especially in the Right Bank historically was considered good enough to put into the cuvée, but I think it's lost its luster in recent decades; after the devastating 1956 frost in Bordeaux, which killed much of it off, it was replaced with other grapes, in the belief perhaps that Malbec is a bit rustic. (That is precisely the word Jancis Robinson and Hugh Johnson use to describe it, in The World Atlas of Wine.)
It is rustic, although I certainly wouldn't complain if you opened a bottle of Catena Zapata for me. I suspect that Malbec's recent popularity in Napa Valley is as much due to the search for novelty (and playing off its popularity in Argentina) as anything else. Sometimes, winemakers "throw spaghetti at the wall" to see what sticks. I suppose you can't blame them for not wanting to rest on their laurels, but sometimes I wonder where the line is between innovation that actually improves things, as opposed to change for its own sake.
Can Petite Sirah be the Next Big Thing? Can anything?
At Tuesday's Petite Sirah Symposium, there was plenty to talk about: viticulture and enology best practices, and lots of personal history, but one question overrode all else: How can we make Petite Sirah a "hot" category?
That's what people asked me. Generally, it would take place privately: they'd approach me, do their introductions, and then graduate to the main point. "Say, in your opinion, what do you think we have to do" or "How long do you think it will take for…" and similar inquiries along those lines.
Well, I'm not the Oracle of Delphi. But here's what I think. Petite Sirah is not going to be the Next Big Thing. I don't believe any new varietal from California will be. The market and cultural forces are such as to mitigate against the rise of a new wine. True, we've had Moscato, but that had several things going for it. It was cheap, it filled the niche of a crisp, sweet white wine, and there was plenty of it to go around (at least, once the giant companies saw the handwriting on the wall and quickly grafted over hundreds of acres of Merlot to Moscato, which they then could quickly push out with no bottle age!).
Petite Sirah, obviously, is none of those things, beginning with cheap. There are inexpensive Petite Sirahs, but very, very few of them: in the last two years I've reviewed only about a dozen below $20 (of well more than 200 tasted), and of those half-dozen, most were execrable. The best, from the likes of Envy, Turley, Grgich Hills, Sean Thackrey, Frank Family Retro, Rutherford Grove, Chiarello and Summers, all cost between $32-$75, making them rather costly for the average American (although certainly less than Cabernet Sauvignons that had similar point scores). Most of these high-scoring Petite Sirahs, by the way, were from Napa Valley, which is hardly a surprise. The climate (warm and dry) is right, the soils are well-drained, and vintners can afford the viticulture to get things right.
Nor does Petite Sirah fill any particular niche that currently is unfilled. I said in my remarks to the Symposium that Petite Sirah is a distinctive wine, and it is; but it fundamentally is a full-bodied, dry red wine, which tends to have highish alcohol and considerable oak, and in those things, it's hardly alone. So are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Zinfandel. So it's not as if the consumer is forced to buy Petite Sirah if she's looking for something to drink with the barbecue. There are plenty of other choices.
Finally, there is not yet a great deal of good Petite Sirah to go around. Most of the top examples are produced in the hundreds of cases (which partially accounts for their relatively high prices). You're not going to find good Petite Sirah at the 7-Eleven. Along these lines, however, I was struck by this article, from the July 5 "The Drinks Business," to the effect that Santa Rita, the giant Chilean producer, just released its own, first Petite Sirah, called Bougainville. The interesting quote comes from the winery's technical director, who said, he "had originally intended to buy Syrah [for the new line]. However, he praised the results now being achieved with Petite Sirah" in Chile. So they're making progress there, too, just as are the Californians.
Well, that won't hurt to raise Petite Sirah's visibility, assuming Santa Rita exports Bougainville to the States. Still, Petite Sirah is unlikely to erupt positively onto the consumer's radar to the extent that everyone will be wanting some this Christmas. But that's not the point. The way to build a category is one step at a time. Let individual wineries establish their own reputations, among sommeliers, merchants and selected consumers. Let word of mouth spread the message. Let critics praise the wines (as we already are) until consumers, here and there, start thinking, "What is this 'Petite Sirah' I keep hearing about?" Curiosity has launched many a trend.
But to expect Petite Sirah to explode like Pinot Noir post-Sideways? Nope. Not until George Clooney and Ryan Gosling make a buddy movie about it.
The new Cali acreage report: Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry continue to rule
The 2012 California Grape Acreage Report is hot off the presses and the most noteworthy fact is that white winegrape acreage is down from 2011 while red winegrape acreage is up, but just barely: a mere 274 acres, about a tenth of one percent over 2011.
This actually continues the trend of the last ten years: acreage of both red and white varieties has remained nearly constant since 2003. To put this into perspective, in the ten years prior to that (1994-2003), white winegrape acreage increased, albeit only by about 5 percent, while red winegrape acreage during the same period soared, nearly doubling, from 142,000 acres in 1994 to 263,000 acres in 2003
What I make of this, in broad sweeping terms, is:
1. White winegrape varieties have remained fairly constant in acreage for twenty years because growers know that consumers are buying pretty much as much white wine as they're capable of.
2. Growers planted a boatload of red varieties from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s because all the evidence pointed to increased consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon, in particular. Between 1995 and 2003, Cabernet acreage increased by 174%, a greater percentage than any other major red variety. (I think we also can assume that lots of white winegrape vines were budded over to reds.)
So why have the last ten years seen a virtual moratorium on new plantings? It's puzzling. Maybe a closer look at the data will give some answers.
Of the red varieties, all of the following are down in acreage, since either last year or since 2003: Zinfandel, Merlot, Grenache and Barbera. This suggests that growers believe these varieties don't have a future (although individual wineries, of course, will continue to specialize in them).
These varieties are up since 2003: Cabernet Sauvignon (+12%), Petite Sirah (+103%), Pinot Noir (+89%) and Syrah (+27%). These are the varieties growers feel are likely to increase in consumption.
The only major white variety that significantly increased in acreage over the last ten years is–you guessed it–Pinot Gris. It's up 380%, although the starting point was low. Pinot Gris now has 12,473 acres planted in the state, and is poised to overtake Sauvignon Blanc (14,911 acres, and dropping) as the #3 most widely-planted white variety, after Chardonnay and (sigh) lowly French Columbard.
The inescapable conclusion is that California growers are conservative. They plant what has been selling and what they believe will sell. Of course, the public doesn't necessarily listen to growers; consumers, always a step ahead of the experts, drink what they want. Growers didn't see Moscato coming, which is why plantings of the various Muscat varieties in California shot up from 2011 to 2012. Nor did growers see Pinot Noir coming before 2004's Sideways. After that phenomenon, they planted it ferociously.
Still, there's no escaping the fact that California continues to be basically a chocolate-vanilla-strawberry state when it comes to red and white wine. And that's a situation unlikely to change anytime soon.
Grenache Blanc's time to shine
I've been reviewing some really good Grenache Blancs lately that me me wonder if this isn't the up and coming white variety in California.
Other critics, it seems to me, give more emphasis to Roussanne and Marsanne than they do to GB. But good as those wines can be, they're sometimes too oaky or heavy in some way. GB on the other hand is usually unoaked or just neutrally oaked, and so pure and bright in fruit and acidity, it offers something for everyone.
For example, the Jaffurs Vineyard 2011 Grenache Blanc, from the Thompson Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley, is one of the best I've reviewed this year. It was 35% stainless steel fermented and 65% fermented in neutral oak, which must be responsible for the creamy, smoky notes. But you'd never say this wine is oaky because it isn't. Also typical of the successful GBs, the wine did not complete the malolactic fermentation, which is the secret behind the bite of green apple acidity that is so cool and refreshing.
I always get orange and tangerine fruit in GBs, although judging by winemakers' notes, others find everything from melons (cantaloupe and honeydew) to peaches and citron. I can't imagine a Chardonnay lover not enjoying the richness of a good GB, but I also can't imagine someone who likes a crisp Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc turning it away. It's right in that middle of the spectrum, light-bodied, light-hearted and low in alcohol. Makes you think of a summer day in a garden (which is how Hugh Johnson used to describe Rieslings, but it applies equally to GB).
Other fine producers include Zaca Mesa, Tangent, Coghlan, Stark, Tres Hermanos and Tercero. Note the prevalence of Santa Ynez Valley origins. There's no question that this wonderful, warmish inland valley, in the heart of Santa Barbara's wine country, has established itself as the capital of Rhône varieties, red and white, in California. The Thompson Vineyard, by the way, is from the Los Alamos Valley, which, I understand, will be an official appellation sooner or later. It's a very interesting part of the greater Santa Ynez Valley. I think of it as wedged between the warmer, more famous stretches around Los Olivos, Santa Ynez town and Ballard, and the cooler Santa, err, Sta. Rita Hills to the west. Los Alamos Valley, then, sits at the balancing point where the valley goes from cool to warm, which is always a nice place for a wine region to be. I suspect somebody could grow a nice Merlot down there, but I don't know anyone who does, because it would be a hard sell.
If you're ever down that way, make a quick visit to the funky little town of Los Alamos, which is on the west side of the Freeway. It has some big antique shops to browse. Eat at Full of Life Flatbread Restaurant, which makes pizzas to dream about. All the local winemakers hang out there. They have a great local wine list. If I lived in the area, I'd be at Flatbread all the time.
Aromatic whites, including Albariño, come of age
Albarino is one of those grape varieties nobody in California thought too much of, like Pinot Gris and Gruner Veltliner, until comparatively recently.
Why should they have? California vintners fell into two categories in the modern era: those who wanted to sell commodity wines to lots of average consumers, and those who wanted to create prestige brands along the lines of Bordeaux chateaux or Burgundy domains. Either way, that meant producing those old familiar varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. If variety for variety's sake was desired, the vintner could always throw in a little Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel or something Rhônish.
But something in the California psyche started shifting around the year 2000. I haven't read much about what instigated this shift, which saw the beginnings of the emergence of what are usually called aromatic whites. There had long been plantings of Riesling and Gewurztraminer in California, but suddenly, one started hearing about Pinot Gris/Grigio, Viognier, Albarino, Gruner, Torrontes and others. Whaf the wines had in common were low to moderate alcohol, keen acidity, bright floral, citrus or green notes and, perhaps most importantly, little or no oak influence to mask the fruit.
What instigated this shift is hard to tell. It's a chicken-and-egg situation. Grape growers are very conservative when it comes to planting; they're not going to stick anything in the ground they don't think they can sell. So it didn't come from the growers. But growers are sensitive to signs around them, and the more acute of them, who have their fingers in the wind all the time to detect changing consumer preferences, know what's happening before most of the rest of us. Maybe they have a good network of restaurateurs and distributors to keep them abreast of what's happening out there. Maybe they watch the critics, to see what new variety is being touted. Maybe the appeal for fresh, vibrant white wines really did start among consumers, and then traveled from the ground up. Who knows?
At any rate, it wasn't until 2003 that I reviewed my first Albarino for Wine Enthusiast, a late date. It was a 2002 from the Lodi winery, Bokisch. It was pretty good; I scored it 88 points and, at $16 in price, it was worthy of an Editor's Choice special designation. But I can't say it knocked my sox off.
The first 90 point Albarino I reviewed was the 2004 Havens. It represented a big step above the Bokisch, in terms of utter dryness, light alcohol and a flintiness that was like a lick of cold stone. It put the idea in my mind that Carneros, and cool climates in general, were what Albarino likes.
Since then, the 90 point or higher Albarinos haven't exactly flooded my doorstep, but they are coming in with greater frequency. Three producers now stand out as the most dependable: Marimar Torres, Longoria and Tangent. Each takes a different approach, but what all have in common is a cool growing region: respectively, the Green Valley of the Russian River, the Santa Ynez Valley and the Edna Valley. I've also been impressed lately by Kenneth Volk's 2011 Albarino from the Santa Maria Valley, a little more-full-bodied than the others, but still Albarino-ey.
This new penchant among consumers for light, aromatic white wines is a very good thing, and I suspect it's being driven by younger wine drinkers. It takes a certain amount of courage for a diner to request a wine type he's unfamiliar with and may not even be able to pronounce, even if the sommelier recommends it. My friends who are floor staff confirm that it is indeed younger people who are drinking these aromatic whites, including Albarino, which pairs so well with today's fresh, ethnic, pan-Asian fare and tapas-style small plates.
Acreage of Albarino is up sharply, although it's still miniscule compared to other white varieties: a total of 176 acres in 2011. But 72 acres of that were non-bearing, meaning they'd been planted in 2009 or 2010; and I suspect that when the 2012 Grape Acreage Report comes out, we'll see even higher numbers. Critics have long lamented that Americans are not drinking adventurously, creatively and experimentally. But I think that trope can now be laid to rest.


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Before I booked this motel I asked if they had wi-fi and was assured they did. Right before I left I again inquired and was told they had it. When I arrived with laptop in hand to do some work again I was assured that yes they had it. I couldn't acquire any wi-fi so I called the front desk and was told to call their technical number. I was on hold for over 10 minutes and was told that this was an ongoing problem that their tower hadn't been working for several weeks. He couldn't understand why they would tell me it was working when it hadn't in over two weeks.
After leaving for the evening and finding a place to work at when I returned I asked if the manager could contact me and was told that in the morning they would. I had booked on line so my money was non-refundable or I wouldn't have stayed. Long story short, for the next 3 days I was told that the manager would call me but was never even given the courtesy of a call.
The lobby was always full in the morning of people eating that I wouldn't have wanted to run into on the street. I wouldn't recommend this motel to anyone. The rooms are furnished with very old outdated furnishings and everything has a stale smell.
On top of all that... I had to practically beg for an additional package of coffee for my room!
Don't waste your money...... I only put one star because that is the lowest rating you can give...
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Kyle Drennen
July 22, 2009 - 4:54pm
What Rodriguez failed to mention was that Smith was an Obama volunteer. During a July 1 health care town hall meeting [1], the President singled out Smith, giving her a hug as she tearfully told her story of lacking health insurance for cancer treatments. That night, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric reported: "Debby Smith is a volunteer for Mr. Obama's political operation Organizing for America. The White House invited her to attend. The President called her exhibit A in a system that's too expensive and too complicated."
On Wednesday, Rodriguez took no note of Smith's activism on behalf of Obama but did describe her as "the prototypical person that this [health care] proposal would help." CBS News MoneyWatch.com editor at large Jill Schlesinger joined Rodriguez for the segment and observed: "I think Debby really ends up benefitting quite beautifully from the new health care plan."
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Ever since watching The Lion King when she was four, Kay has been in love with all things film. She has small obsessions with Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch (she once saw the latter in the flesh and squealed like a ten year old) and is often found having in-depth conversations involving the latest film releases with complete strangers.
Walking out of the cinema, I have to admit that I breathed a sigh of relief. I am a big, big fan of the first Hangover film. It made me laugh till I cried and it still does on most re-watches. As for the second, I think you can agree with me when I say what a bitter disappointment that was. And for Part Three? Well, put it this way, if the first Hangover film is like waking up from a heavy night out to find that you feel perfectly fine and the second is like waking up to find yourself in a puddle of vomit and your head pounding, you can find Part Three somewhere in-between.
Several children have disappeared from a small town and all fingers are pointing towards witches. Who are they going to call to help save the day? Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, that's who! We all know the Grimm fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, but not quite like this. Set a number of years after their visit to a gingerbread house, the siblings are now in the profession of Witch Hunting, and business is currently booming. The pair are so well known they even have a groupie by the name of Ben, who conveniently asks all the questions we as an audience need to know to get up to speed with the recent history.
I have to admit, I had trepidations about this film. I'm a fan of the previous three films, and at first I did think they should leave it at that. A Bourne film without Matt Damon or Paul Greengrass? It would never work, right?
Every year there are three or four new films that have me literally counting down the days until their release. The King's Speech was one of those films. From the trailers I knew it was going to be brilliant and I could barely contain my excitement when I sat down in the cinema. I first saw it at The Little Theatre Cinema in Bath, a cinema that opened in the year that the film is set and that has barely changed since. It was one of the most enjoyable cinema experiences I can remember, and the film will always firmly be on my favourites list.
After recently watching the disappointing Friends With Kids, a rather irritating thought occurred to me: Chris O'Dowd, one of the finest comedic actors to come out of Ireland, stars in a supporting role alongside his fellow Bridemaids' chums. O'Dowd has one of the most noticeable accents in recent years. His Irish charm captivated audiences worldwide last year and anyone who has watched The IT Crowd knows that this man is Irish through and through.
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Theatre Uncut (Pick One/Church Forced To Put Up Gates After Font Is Used As Wash Basin/Capitalism Is Crisis/Amanda/The Wing) at Young Vic
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Theatre Uncut return with a brand new collection of short plays to get people thinking, talking and taking action on what is going on in the world. The short plays are written by Neil LaBute, Mark Thomas, Tim Price, Kieran Hurley and Clara Brennan.
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Welcome to the Heartbreak Hotel. Your partner has just dealt a dagger to your soul, and you are worried you will never recover. He or she was your best friend, your lover; perhaps they occupied a part of your home, most certainly a piece of your heart. And now, the rug has been pulled out from under you. Without them, I am nothing, you fear. You are filled with sorrow—on the fringe of despair. You have broken up.
Dramatic? If you've ever suffered from a broken heart, you recognize the grief described is quite real. Trauma endured from a heartbreak can pervade every aspect of one's life rendering some a prisoner to their own pain. Time irrefutably helps the healing process, yet thankfully, time is neither the only, nor most powerful healing agent.
"I knew I was falling completely, totally, hopelessly head-over-heels for this man. Maybe I couldn't accept that right then. I know I was scared of being hurt again; jaded by one too many loves-gone-wrong. So, I kept my mouth shut." Read full story
"About 6 years into the relationship, we decided to celebrate our commitment with a marriage-style commitment ceremony. We wrote our vows and I asked that he do only one thing for me – promise to tell me if he ever fell in love with someone else. I promised that if I ever had to let him go, I would do so with love. I just never thought it would actually happen." Read full story
"We dated for 3 years and I still have the love songs he wrote me, the cards he sent me, the memories, the pictures. Things went sour Senior year when Brian decided our relationship didn't matter anymore- that his friends were all important and I was second rate. I should have seen the signs but I ignored them – perfect example of freewill vs. fate." Read full story
At Heal my Broken Heart, we offer a collection of hope: real stories shared from real people. These stories chronicle the full spectrum of the break-up process including those who have completely healed to those fresh in the midst of heartbreak. And though each journey is unique, you will find common and relatable elements offering comfort that you are not alone in your suffering, providing practical techniques to accelerate your recovery, and a clearer path to making your heart whole again.


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Transgender Activists Call For Changes To FBI DataCharlotte, N.C.--Charlotte-Mecklenburg is bucking the trend on hate crimes in North Carolina. New numbers from the FBI show while incidents are up statewide, they are down here in the Queen City. F.B.I. statistics show seven hate crimes in Charlotte Mecklenburg last year including one motivated by sexual orientation. That's a drop from 2010 when there were 13 crimes, including two motivated by sexual orientation. But, Roberta Dunn said those numbers are inaccurate. She is the vice chair of the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte, "Until you include everyone in there that's a minority, |
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Graphic Novel Review: 'Snow Piercer: The Escape' by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette
A grim dystopian French graphic novel receives its long-overdue English translation.
A grim dystopian French graphic novel receives its long-overdue English translation.
"An unsettling and gorgeous anti-fairy tale" lives up to its billing.
A steampunk adventure featuring some of the most famous characters of Victorian fiction.
A comic graphic novel that will engross both kids and adults.
One of the most complex of the Olympians gets her story told.
This re-imagining of Sherlock Holmes will leave readers waiting for the next diabolical case.
What if a rare human gene that enables supreme athletic superiority and super-human warrior capabilities can trigger great power for good in one man and brutal evil in another?
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Volunteer Horse Patrol Established
Ozark National Scenic Riverways' Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) Horse Patrol program is about to complete its first season. The program, established in April of 2007, consists of volunteer members who conduct mounted horse patrols of the designated horse trails and roads within Ozark National Scenic Riverways just east of Eminence. The volunteer riders provide park visitors with information, maps, brochures, assistance when needed and encourage fellow riders to use responsible trail etiquette. They also conduct light trail maintenance, collect trash and identify trail hazards and resource damage to park staff. The members of the VIP Horse Patrol Program receive training on the history and mission of the National Park Service and Ozark National Scenic Riverways, water quality studies, radio use, park regulations and other topics. Both horse and rider also complete an assessment ride to evaluate their skills on the trailbefore they are assigned to patrol the trails. Volunteers are expected to commit eight hours of volunteer time a month and wear the Trail Patrol uniform. If you are interested in volunteering for the Horse Patrol or if you would like information on other volunteer opportunities at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, visit the park's website: www.nps.gov/ozar and click on Support Your Park - Volunteer. For more information about volunteering for the Horse Patrol you may call park headquarters at 573-323-4236, ext. 231 or click here. |
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Cane brakes are thick stands of rivercane, which is much like bamboo. The endangered Swainson's Warbler nests in these thickets. Many stands have been lost to reservoir impoundments throughout the South, but many stands are protected at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. More at www.nps.gov/ozar More...


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Women's Soccer Travels South to Face Miami
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast University women's soccer team (0-1) will travel east to face in-state foe Miami (0-1), Tuesday, Aug. 25 at UM's Cobb Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
The Eagles fell to the UCF Knights in their season-opener on Friday night by a 2-0 score. Both UCF goals came in the second half, as they put up a total of 20 shots on the Eagles. FGCU recorded five shots, with Jessica Swartzentruber's the only one on goal. Stephanie Powers recorded a career and FGCU single game record eight saves on the night.
The Eagles come into Tuesday's match with a 5-6 record against in-state opponents.
The Hurricanes faced the No. 8 Florida Gators in their season-opener on Friday night, falling by a 1-0 score. The match's lone goal came only three minutes after the break on an Ashlee Elliott header that was just out of the reach of Miami's Vikki Alonzo.
In the contest, Miami and the Gators both registered 14 shots. Junior Brittney Steinbruch led the way for UM with four shots. Junior Lauren Singer had four shots as well, with Paulellete Ricks-Chambers and Jesscia Wyble firing two apiece.
Tuesday's match-up will be the first overall meeting between the two teams, with each looking for its first victory of the 2009 season.
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Test your reflexes and your will to survive as you escape the incoming Supernova! Do you have what it takes to NovaScape?
NovaScape is a mobile phone based video game application, in which the player will control a spaceship using the gyroscope within their phone. The player will tilt their phone from left to right in order to control the side to side flying motion of their spaceship.
The inspiration behind NovaScape came from a very simple game I used to love and play called Cube Runner. The purpose of the game is to achieve a high score based on flying distance, the longer you fly by avoiding the obstacles the more your score would increase. What I want to do is take Cube Runner to an entirely new level, with much more intuitive controls and a greater user interactive experience.
That is when I thought of NovaScape! An endless action video game where the user would control a spaceship using the gyroscopic function built into their phone, to fly though space and avoid all obstacles in their path.
The game starts out with a brief video intro of a supernova explosion where the plane will be frantically flying away from.The video will smoothly transition into an over the shoulder game play view of the spaceship. The background will be moving and obstacles will be flying at the plane from the horizon.
The purpose of the game is to achieve a high score by flying the greatest distance possible while avoiding incoming asteroids and meteors. The longer the player stays alive by avoiding these impacts the more their score will increase and the harder the game play will get. Such increasing difficulties will included; meteor showers, black holes, comet strikes, etc.
The two main obstacles in the game so far are Asteroids and Meteors. My vision is to have many more obstacles developed to make this game truly blossom into the game I know it will become.
If the player crashes into such objects, their health bar will decrease and the Supernova will encroach ever closer. Better watch out! If you mess up too many times you will be engulfed within the fiery abyss to never see the universe and all its splendor again... Or you could just press replay and give it a second shot. Good Luck! Lets see if you got what it takes to NovaScape!
As of right now NovaScape is in its early design phase with much more work on the horizon. Were ready to move into the Development phase, the only issue is funding. I have been able to get NovaScape this far with family investments along with multiple loans but I have run out of money. On top of running my newly formed company 3 Bros Studios, I have to work a full time job to make ends meet. Its time for me to take NovaScape and 3 Bros Studios to the next level and dedicate 100% of my time and energy to this project. I am 75% there and need help with this final push my make my vision a reality.
That is where Kickstarter comes in to play. With the help of your pledges, we will complete NovaScape and get this amazing game out for everyone to enjoy. I need your help Kickstarter, help me kick this game into the final stage of development and finally finish and launch this game.
-Take NovaScape from Design into the Development phase.
-Finalize iOS Development and move onto All other mobile platforms.
-Create a Multiplayer NovaScape Pro edition with an HD format.
-Finalize and Perfect all Animations.
-Add even More Obstacles to overcome.
-Have NovaScape be a 100% FREE application for all to enjoy.
-Eventually move from mobile devices to PC, Xbox and Playstation!
Once NovaScape loads you will be taken to the main screen. On this main screen your options will be to :
-Play the game
-Learn how to play the game
-Enter the Space Station to choose or upgrade your spaceship
-Check out the Global High Scores
-Edit your Settings ex.(Music, Gyroscope Sensitivity, Sound Effects)
-Connect with Facebook (Share stats, Records and High Scores)
During the gameplay the player will collect special bonus stars that can be used to purchase upgrades such as:
-New Spaceships
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*Iron core upgrade (less damage taken upon impacts)
*Increased health bar
*Modify color of spaceship
There are 4 ship designs so far, my goal is to have over 10 completely unique and iconic ship designs! This will be possible if my pledge goals are reached with Kickstarter.
At randomized points throughout the game, a bright shooting star will fly over the ships wing and take a flying position in front of the player. If the player can catch up to the shooting star and collect it, the gameplay will be transitioned into a first person cockpit mode.
Within this cockpit mode the player will press a hyperspace button flashing on the screen in front of them and send them through hyperspace. During this hyperspace boost that will last 10 seconds, the spaceship will fly through a bunch of bonus stars.
When hyperspace ends, the spaceship will be launched into a new and colorful galaxy.
If the player fails to catch up to the shooing star in a set amount of time, the star will shoot off and you will have to wait until it comes around again. The incentive behind the bonus round is to:
- Add a bonus score multiplier
- Hyperspace to a new galaxy
- Increase the players score
Within the game, there is the ability to share and log your stats and high scores on Facebook. There will also be a Global Leaderboard and the ability to look up users personal stats via a Usercard.
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As we all know designing games is a tough challenging road and full of risks to overcome. I believe that the reward is in watching your users enjoy your hard work that you have spent hours designing, coding and implementing. So far NovaScape has come from my personal investments to fund all of the operations that entail the video game development. I decided to go the Kickstarter route due to the availability of external resources and feedback I can obtain.
There is minimal overhead associated with NovaScape and my start up company 3 Bros Studios, LLC but I plan on expanding and hiring shortly. My passion is to take my visions of video game imaginary and bringing them to reality. This undoubtedly takes resources in the form of money, which at my age are hard to come by. Therefor I have to express my need for help on this project.
I have been working night and day on this game and to get my company afloat. I will stop at nothing to achieve my dreams of running a top notch game development company, not only for mobile devices but for all platforms.
That being said, if this Kickstarter fails I will only get up, brush myself off and try again. I will take what I have learned from why I failed and apply the knowledge to a positive future.
The risk associated with this projects bottlenecks to the point of personal investments that if needed I will continue to find a way to make. If needed I'll work two jobs to make this game happen and make sure it is taken the the level of perfection I such desire.
So that is it Kickstarter, that is where you come in to play. Help me make this the next Hit Sensation that the mobile world has yet to set their sights on. Help me get my company off its feet and begin to fly higher and higher to always develop the next "big thing".
Thank you again for reading my story. I hope you have some insight now to who I am and what I am capable of. I will stop at nothing to obtain what I have set out to achieve and I hope you will stop at nothing to help me.
As of right now, NovaScape is in its early design phase with much work to be done. I want to improve the spaceships, the obstacles and every galaxy you hyperspace to. I want to take NovaScape to the next level of design and development with all the input I can obtain from kickstarter and every other source available.
I want NovaScape to be the next Temple Run and take this mobile market by storm. I need to hire a team to back me with 3 Bros Studios, LLC so I can implement new and interesting ideas. Everything is looking great so far but like I said before there is still so much more work to be done and that requires funding. So with the help of Kickstarter I will make sure that NovaScape will be the next Mobile Hit Sensation.
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*SUPPORTER* ============================== Thank you for Supporting NovaScape! You will receive an Invitation to download a COPY OF NOVASCAPE upon release + you will also be granted early access to Exclusive info and updates every step of the way. You will watch NovaScape unfold right before your eyes. Thank you for Supporting NovaScape!
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*EARLY BIRD NOVASCAPE SPECIAL* ============================== The First 2500 to Pledge at this level will get to download NovaScape before anybody else! You will receive a special invitation to gain access to a special launch date! Shhhh! its a secret tho.. I will send you the date and release time upon completion of KickStarter.
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*TRUE BELIEVER* ============================== You are a True Believer and will receive a Custom NovaScape USB FLASH DRIVE + an Invitation to download a COPY OF NOVASCAPE! The Flash Drive will contain a PDF including: Development Notes + Exclusive NovaScape Art and Concept Images + a Digital Soundtrack! ============================== This tier also includes the previously mentioned level so your name will appear in the Credits Section + you will be granted Exclusive Access to info and updates. Thank you for being a True Believer!
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*MULTI-PACKAGE* ============================== Your taking your pledge to the next level so were gonna take your reward their also. You get the Kickstarter only NovaScape T-Shirt + LIMITED EDITION NovaScape Poster! You deserve the Multi-Package enjoy it! ============================= Since this is a limited pledge tier you will only receive an Invitation to download a COPY OF NOVASCAPE + get your name in the Credits! Once again thank you for believing in NovaScape, you pledge will help my dream come true and get this game out for all to enjoy!
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*SUPERNOVA CHALLENGE* IPHONE 4 ============================== You have decided to take the Supernova head on! Therefor you reward is a Limited Edition NovaScape IPHONE 4 CASE!!! These are a Quality 2 Part Case-Mate phone case! ============================== This is an Exclusive Tier and only the COPY OF NOVASCAPE upon release is included.
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*SUPERNOVA SURVIVOR* ============================== Not only have you faced the SuperNova.. you have escaped and Survived! You will live to tell the tales of your adventure and you deserve a Great Reward! You will receive ALL THE PREVIOUS TIERS! You get an Invitation to Download NovaScape + iPhone Case + T-Shirt + Poster + USB Flash Drive + Name in Credits + Exclusive Info and Updates! You earned it!
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Mafia Win/Lose Tally
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Winner of LOST mafia, My Little Pony: Friendship is Mafia 2, Bloons Tower Defense 5 Mafia, Fos Ro Mafia, Legendary Pokemon Mafia, War Room Mafia 5, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Mafia, Pokemon Movie Mafia
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I thank people who welcome me back by voting for them :)
I love hosting so much, just to watch these type of things. XD
Ahem... yes, continue on, everyone.
I'll keep Voting hard and let the Vote get longer until an ending is reached in that hole of yours.
Vote As Hard As Possible: Master Mew
You don't have to host a game to watch these type of things.
Oh, well now, don't you like seeing two men... doing this kind of thing ;).
Get A Voting Enlargement Just To VOTE: Master Mew Even Harder
How's the vote tally?
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Voting All Natural: HumanDawn
Seriously, where is everybody on this bandwagon? I've already explained quite clearly why HumanDawn is scum, and he isn't addressing my points, just mindlessly tunneling me.
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No. A majority isn't needed. The Phase ends at the specified time, and the one with the most votes put on them gets lynched.
just doing her job because she isn't on now
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too bad that natural is the size of a bee!!!
I am mindlessly tunneling you for a reason.
Vote Big And Hard: Master Mew
@HumanDawn It's a really big bee, though. >.>
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This is the kinkiest mafia ever. I'll have to upstage it when I get to do my vampire porn one. Anyways MM, Human continue with the lovely show. I'm quite enjoying it.


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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
Aliens RPG: deader than Newt in Alien 3.
Sega's upcoming shooters based on the Alien franchise, Aliens vs. Predator and Aliens: Colonial Marines are still in development and on track to release in 2010 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC|, but the new Aliens RPG has now officially been cancelled.
"Rumors have circled around a bit regarding the fate of the Aliens role playing game that Obsidian and Sega had been working on. Unfortunately, it is true that we are no longer working on the game, and we wanted to finally announce that officially to everyone who has been following its development," said Obsidian
First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.
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