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Cappuccino Cake Brownies Recipe
If you like your sweets with a cup of coffee, this recipe is good for you! These no-nut brownies combine a mild coffee flavor with the richness of semisweet chocolate chips. They're a quick and easy dessert or anytime snack at our house. Mary Houchin Swansea, Illinois
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 2 teaspoons boiling water
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In a small bowl, dissolve coffee in water; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, melted chocolate and coffee mixture. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended.
- Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Yield: 16 brownies.
Originally published as Cappuccino Cake Brownies in Taste of Home June/July 2001, p27
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Reviewed Jul. 10, 2012
not "amazing" but very good and easy to make.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2011
I'm the cook, my girlfriend usually bakes but I tried these out and they were pretty easy. I used a k-cup from my Keurig for the coffee. Used a French Vanilla one and it was good. Don't really know if made any difference but they were good.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2008
I I didnt expect such little amount of coffee to add such flavor! Very yummy and very light! Thanks!
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2008
These sound so good !
Peg, How much cappuccino powder did you add ? That is what I want to do, we love cappuccino.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2008
I made these and my boyfriend, who does not care much for chocolate, loved them! I made a second batch and substituted instant mocha cappucciono and I loved those!
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Kuhnhenn Fourth Dementia (4D) - Kuhnhenn Brewing Company
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Reviews by GClarkage:
4.58/5 rDev +7%
03/12/09- Received via trade with former BA member Jetsbeer.
Presentation- 2005 Vintage, bottled in February. Best by 2011. 12oz bottle poured into my Old Stock Ale glass.
Appearance- Deep cherry, mahagoney, burnt caramel color. Slight bubbly head on a fairly hard pour. Spotty and watery-like lace left behind. Not uncommon per style.
Smell- Very pungent and wonderful nose. Burnt and heavy caramel malt, sugary cherry notes, minor alcohol. Smells a bit like alcoholic brownies.
Taste- Thought this was much higher of an abv. Lots of flavor for it's strength. Strong toasted and roasted caramel malted flavor. Minor chocolate notes added with some raisin, date and cherry flavors. Fairly bready and the sweetness isn't too strong.
Mouthfeel- Very smooth and silky. Not really creamy. Mildly thick. Lower carbonation, but sharp at times. Nice dark fruity aftertaste with a light sugary coating.
Drinkability- Finally got around to drinking this after aquiring this in '05. Great and easy drinking Old Ale. Score for Kuhnhenn. Have my bottle of Raspberry Eisbock from '05 or earlier tomorrow night.
03-13-2009 03:44:37 | More by GClarkage
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North Carolina
4.38/5 rDev +2.3%
Bottled on 2-16-05,best before 2011.Poured a deep chesnut brown with well formed light brown one finger head that leaves a trace amount of lace as it settled quickly.Oh the aromas so rich and decadent,nutty and portish with anise notes and caramel and alcohol dipped dark fruit.Chewey mouthfeel very pleasurable,where to begin flavor wise,those tawny port notes and quite raisiny upfront slowly merging into a nutty,woody finish I also noticed a touch of herbal hop toward the end as well wich was suprising and nice.Hmm this is a gem here would age incredibly just awesome.
05-07-2006 21:47:41 | More by oberon
4.53/5 rDev +5.8%
Appearance There was a surprising head to this high-octane ale. The body was a dirty, filthy, pond scum brown with some light carbonation.
Smell This was the ales strong point, IMHO. I just loved that raunchy, booze-soaked, woody malt smell that never did give up. The sweetness is very subdued, keeping the focus on the malts. Nicely done in a conservative sort of way.
Taste This ale melts in your mouth. It reminds me a bit of Old Woody with all the wood character in the flavor profile. Its not oaky but more like a malty wood, if that makes any sense. Either way, its killer. It reminds me a bit of their FUV BOP special : )
There are a few more sweets to be had at the taste, but not much more. The sugars that are there are more like raw cane than anything else. You might find some maple in here if you look hard enough. All in all this is an amazing flavor profile that begs for further examination as the ale warms.
Mouthfeel This is on the big side of medium-bodied and almost flat with some old school bitterness on the back of the tongue and an unapologetic alcohol sting throughout.
Drinkability The raunchy wood and stinging booze may be too much for some, but fans of the Old Ale style will unquestionably enjoy sampling this Kuhnhenn effort.
Comments I will be forever indebted to garthwaite for sending this Old Ale out to Seattle. Cheers and beers!
06-23-2005 03:01:13 | More by RoyalT
4.4/5 rDev +2.8%
In many ways 4th dimension is much more like a cordial or after dinner liquor than a beer. Its viscosity appears as such and its booziness is so forthright, rich, and fiery in powerful ways. The appearance is quite pleasing a deep crimson tinged ruby body. Truly a unique and brilliant color. Lacing is minimal to say the least but thats highly forgivable in such a large beer. Fruity alcohol aromas dominate the nose. Raspberry, mulberry, and cherry. Then toffee and biscuits come into play and finally the whole endeavor is finished with tobacco and rounded out with vanilla. The flavor doesnt diverge much from the nose. Dark fruits rule here as well, mostly berries but also some plum and raison. Toffee is also a large component. Herbal, boozy finish. Not drinkable in large quantities. A real after dinner sort of sipper and quite the well rounded, hyper warming, fun big beer. I would really like a growler or two of this around Christmas to sip on while sitting around the fire.
10-08-2007 15:06:01 | More by DaPeculierDane
Ontario (Canada)
3.25/5 rDev -24.1%
08-06-2013 22:27:43 | More by beerhunter13
4.5/5 rDev +5.1%
06-21-2013 20:46:30 | More by DanGeo
4.63/5 rDev +8.2%
Had this quite a few times at Kuhnhenn, but I finally decided to crack some of my 2011 bottles, and this review will be based off of that. Fourth Dementia pours soft, rich, and thick, almost like warm maple syrup out of the bottle. It's a very deep and dark mahogany, showing ruby highlights in front of the light. A small, khaki crown forms slowly upon pouring, showing decent retention for this high gravity brew. A quick swirl of the glass will easily conjure up larger froth if desired.
I could smell 4D long before I ever brought the glass to my face - pretty much as soon as I cracked the bottle open. It's a highly sweet malt bomb that is very reminiscent of a barleywine up front. Humongous caramel aromas, warm toffee, and a melted coating of brown sugar smeared from wall to wall. Rich dark fruits reside beneath this blanket of sugary goodness; plums, black cherries, dates - all candied and tangled in vibrant sweetness. I pick up very faint woody aromas, though I don't believe the original 4D ever touched a barrel. Wonder what this is from? Alcohol is present with a warming and smooth notice, similar to that of brandy or sherry. Warmer temperatures only reveal more nuances in this already complex labyrinth of aromas; more sticky toffee, light tobacco, graham crackers... This aroma is blowing my mind.
Smelling this beer does nothing but get me even more excited to finally bring it to my lips. Truth is, I usually sit there and wave it in front of my nose for minutes before I finally take a sip. Initially, 4D comes out swinging with a fruit combination, sweet and pure like a puree; cherries, raspberries, and ripe plums are leading the pack by far. Now imagine those fruits drizzled in rich caramel, and rolled in a vat of brown sugar, then dipped delicately in a brandy bath for a few hours. Sticky bouts of toffee are strong from start to finish along with lighter hints being given to honey and maybe even maple syrup. 4D is sending my entire sensory system into a frenzy and I'm loving every goddamn minute of it.
Again, warmer temperatures yield an even larger bouquet of flavors, so I recommend taking it slow; it probably took me a little over an hour to finish the 12 oz bottle and that's the best way to do it. The flavors intensify and grow to a ridiculous degree of power and refinement, as if they weren't incredible enough already. The aftertaste is full of that light oak flavor that I was getting in the aroma - again, kind of mind-boggling considering this wasn't aged in a barrel or anything. Long lasting, toasted brown sugar couples with graham crackers and leftover cherry and raspberry juices to give one last jolt of sweetness before the sip of 4D is gone forever. Despite the intensely high levels of sweetness, the beer elegantly avoids becoming cloying through delicate balance with the alcohol heat and a faint (almost unnoticeable) addition of earthy hop bitterness. Slightly sticky mouth feel, heavy and thick on the palate, low-medium carbonation.
Holy shitballs. This stuff is absolutely incredible. I know I'm probably one of the only people that thinks this, but I enjoy the regular 4D much more than the barrel-aged version. I don't believe that barrel-aging always makes things better, and here is a perfect example of that. Why? Bourbon barrel aging imparts a particular and dignified set of flavors; in my opinion, these flavors kind of mask what I love so much about 4D. Call it a barleywine or an old ale or whatever the hell you want - this beer is a perfect example of the capabilities of not only its style, but beer in general. Enjoy this beer and take a nap, then thank me later.
03-27-2013 12:03:23 | More by tectactoe
4.43/5 rDev +3.5%
Thanks to brewdan for this one.
Dark reddish brown with a dense tanned head with quite good retention.
The smell is rich, but not overly heavy. Caramel, vinous cherries and grapes, toffee and a fresh floral note. Nice and round aroma.
The taste is really pleasant. A complex and fill malty character with lots of vinous fruits (cherries, plums, dried fruits), toffee and caramel. Some woody notes and a gentle cellar character. Hints of powdered chocolate. An interesting mild tart note develops in the middle and complements the massive sweetness really well. The finish is warming with a spot on note of sweet alcohol, malts and grape skin.
Full body, really chewy but with quite e refreshing level of carbonation.
All in all, integrated and complex, and surprisingly easy to drink despite the heavy character. Good stuff.
01-21-2010 23:01:54 | More by ricke
4/5 rDev -6.5%
06-12-2013 01:12:00 | More by Schlais
New York
4.25/5 rDev -0.7%
01-19-2013 16:32:10 | More by SkiBum22
4.5/5 rDev +5.1%
03-08-2014 07:48:16 | More by Ben7773
4.33/5 rDev +1.2%
12oz bottle pours into my glass a hazy ruddy brown hue with notes of red. A small cream colored head shows up and then disappears just as quickly. Aromas of big, dense caramel malts. Sweet dark candied fruits mix in alongside a slightly roasted character. Piney, herbal hops are still apparent in the background. There's a bit of toffee and some spiciness in there as well. Smells rich and inviting.
First sip brings a rush of rich caramel malt along with plenty of dark candied fruits. Cherry, plum and grape notes move in along with an overall sweetness. Some toffee, raisin and a light cocoa as it moves down. This flows into a bit of herbal, slightly piney hop flavor that brings a touch of bitterness with it. Finishes with a lingering sweet caramel malt flavor. Alcohol is warming but well hidden. This is a great big, malty brew.
Mouthfeel is viscous and a bit slick from the sweetness. Not as heavy as I was expecting. Mellow carbonation that works well with the overall brew. This one is a sipper for sure. One bottle does the job in a sitting and this would make a good apertif. This is another tasty Kuhnhenn brew that is worth seeking out. This bottle was brewed on 8-1-04 and still holding up quite well.
02-14-2008 00:11:52 | More by orbitalr0x
4.33/5 rDev +1.2%
Well...its my 24th b-day today...and this beer had its 2nd b-day yesterday...I thought it was fitting that I had this today...
Dark garnet color, obvious floaties drift around. Really no head on the pour, only an offwhite ring around the glass. The beer sparkles in the glass. Looks nice...
Dark fruit aromas raisin, fig and plum, hints of cherries. Alcohol is obvious. Toasted malt aromas come in later on and fill out the body of this beer. Great aroma...
This beer is still a bit hot, super alcoholic tasting but doesn't burn too much to turn me off to it. Lots to the taste. Toasted malts again come forth with some caramel sweetness. Dark fruits come out again, fig and plums. Finish is a bit of tobacco. Nicely done overall. This could use another year, although the alcohol might not ever dissapate.
Medium to full bodied mouthfeel. I'd like it to be a bit creamier. Overall a really tasty beer. Complex aroma and taste. A bit hot still, but tolerable. Good overall.
08-03-2006 03:00:12 | More by blitz134
4.75/5 rDev +11%
02-25-2013 02:08:51 | More by supa0525
4.25/5 rDev -0.7%
04-14-2014 01:54:26 | More by DaftPatrick
3.75/5 rDev -12.4%
Pours a deep brown w ruby red highlight. No head or lacing to speak of. Smells of raisins and other dark dried fruits, lots of caramel and unfortunately very apparent alcohol. The initial taste is hot alcohol, followed by raisins and figs and a bit of earthiness. Also quite a bit of sweet caramel malts and a hint of smoke. Finishes a bit bitter. Pretty full mouthfeel, but not overwhelmingly heavy. Leaves some lingering bitterness. Overall, this is a bit too fresh perhaps, as the alcohol is quite apparent. However, the alcohol presence doesn't ruin this by any means. I have a few bottles that I look forward to trying after a year or two. This is definitely a sipper, but a nice old ale. Doesn't hold up to the barrel-aged version though.
07-21-2011 16:23:05 | More by warnerry
4/5 rDev -6.5%
05-23-2013 02:27:21 | More by Callmecoon
4/5 rDev -6.5%
Pours brown with some nice reddish hues. There's a ring of dirty white foam around the edge. Bold nose with cherry pits, Werthers candies, Tootsie Rolls, and a bit of chewing tobacco. The flavor is rich with chocolate and chew. If they actually made chewing tobacco that tastes like this, I made pick it up again. Full body with just a bit of carbonation and a sweet finish. Very yummy stuff.
02-11-2009 13:33:10 | More by tjthresh
4.28/5 rDev 0%
Big thanks to Gaisgeil for this one of many fine brews.
Pours a dark brown w/ very little light passing thru...less than a 1/4 finger of tan head forms and very little thin lace.
Aroma is rum raisins...add in some vanilla and some malt sweetness. Nothing over the top, but very inviting.
Taste is a burst of raisins...reminding me of an English style barleywine at first, but a hint of smoked flavor makes its way through w/ warming. Alcohol is detected, but well masked for the most part.
Maybe a touch too sweet, but that only affects the drinkablilty, and not the overall enjoyment of the pint.
Mouthfeel is quite thick and is just a touch bitter in its finish.
I have had only a handful from this style and I can see why so many seek out this particular brew...I have one other (thanks to Eyedrinkale) and will age it for a couple years. At that time, this one will be up there w/ the likes of Thomas Hardy.
07-18-2005 23:54:52 | More by warriorsoul
4/5 rDev -6.5%
Garnet color with a beige head that quickly recedes to a ring around the glass and leaves spotty lacing. Aroma is quite sweet with caramel, toffee, and dark fruit, but there still is a noticeable amount of hops (English variety?). Taste is vinous, has some brown sugar, dark fruits, a hint of spice it seems, and some grassy hops also coming through. Light carbonation and medium to full bodied. An enjoyable beer. Bottle courtesy of hoppymeal.
01-03-2009 04:01:06 | More by badbeer
4.22/5 rDev -1.4%
Thanks to thirdeye11 for sharing this bottle.
The beer pours an amber-red color with a tan head. The aroma is brown sugar with some alcohol, molasses, maple and oak. The flavor is just as complex with cherries, brown sugar, alcohol, toffee and caramel. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation. A very complex beer that I really enjoyed.
07-10-2010 05:30:40 | More by Mora2000
4.47/5 rDev +4.4%
12 oz. bottle courtesy of Frozensoul327. Brewed on 08-01-04. Best before 2010.
Color is a chunky-murky deep brown with amber notes. Despite the aggressive pour, there's little, if any, head to speak of. Just a tiny ring of tan froth 'round the edges. Aromas step up with a wonderfully-balanced blend of dark fruit, candied sugar, some extract of vanilla, and some oaken notes. Flavor is so very mellow. Delicate pattern of the dark druits again, drizzled with melted caramel sugar. Some vinous notes seep in towards the middle and are cleansed away by the bitterness mingled with brown sugar sweetness mixed with Heath bar chunks. Where is the alcohol in this bad boy? Only glimpses can be detected. Extremely smooth on the palate. The low levels of carbonation really "thicken" this up. One to definitely savor on this cold winter's night.
Extreme thanks to Frozensoul327 for this true gem.
12-08-2005 03:29:48 | More by OldFrothingSlosh
4.5/5 rDev +5.1%
12-17-2011 19:26:05 | More by sculls65
4.25/5 rDev -0.7%
01-27-2014 19:44:36 | More by bpfrush
New York
4.47/5 rDev +4.4%
2010 Vintage
12oz bottle at fridge temp poured into a snifter split with fellow BA's. had this side by side with the 2010 BA 4D.
they both poured out with pretty much no head. poured out a slightly murky dark brown, the BA version was a little darker. pretty much no head, just a slight ring on the edges.
a very interesting aroma. a grapey kind of winey fruitiness. maybe some dates, figs. a graininess reminded me of some darker breads. also reminded me a lot of frozen apple juice from concentrate.
again lots of fruitiness, mostly the concentrate apple juice. also has a briney almost seaweed sensation, makes for a very interesting flavor. some dark fruits and just a hint of smokey meat.
smooth, a big body, but it hides the big ABV nicely. leaves a bit of stickiness on the palate.
a very interesting beer, not really like anything ive had before. i would definatly seek this out again, would love a few of these for the cellar. having the 2 side by side, i definatly enjoyed this one, the non barrel aged version, better. the BA one was just a bit too hot and kinda of muddled the awesome flavors in the regular one.
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The WWLHIN Rural Record provides an update on programs and initiatives to enhance health services for rural communities. It also includes a Progress Scorecard to track the implementation of the 10 recommendations outlined in the Rural Health Care Review Report.Rural Record – January 2011
Rural Record - March 2011
Rural Record - August 2011
Rural Record - November 2011
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Update - November 17th, 2011 Meeting
Update - September 15th, 2011 Meeting
Update - May 12th, 2011 Meeting
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The final report was presented to the WWLHIN Board of Directors at the January 27, 2010 board meeting.
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Micro world: Toolbox
Ludum Dare is a great place to know more tools for game development, so I'd like to share the tools I used to make Micro World.
Flixel - Open source game-making library for ActionScript 3.
FlashDevelop - Open source code editor. Supports ActionScript (2 and 3) and haXe .
GraphicsGale - Animation graphic editor. Good for pixel art.
Guitar Pro. Tabulature editor software. I used it to write the song and export it to MIDI.
GXSCC - Automatically converts a MIDI to 8-bit chiptune. Just drag and drop your MIDI to this window, then click Authoring to export it.
Bfxr - Generates manipulable sound effects with 8-bit style.
Free Audio Converter - I used it to convert WAV to MP3.
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Gloucester Daily Times
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Council on Aging trip to Christmas Tree Shop in Lynnfield, van pick-up starts at 9:30, return expected around noon. To register, call 978-526-7500. $3 donation requested, if able.
Sunday, March 24
Cape Ann Symphony's "Late Romantic Masters Concert," 2 p.m., Manchester Essex High School auditorium, 36 Lincoln St., Manchester. $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, $20 for young adults, free for children 18 and under. Handicapped-accessible. 978-281-0543. www.capeannsymphony.org.
Tuesday, March 26
"Write Time," a writing workshop for seniors, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Manchester Community Center. Catherine F. Robertson, local author of "Life in Violet," leads class. Learn to write fictional short stories and/or memoirs. $35 for six weeks. Registration necessary; call 978-526-7500.
Wednesday, March 27
Council on Aging's trip to historic Phillips House in Salem, van pick up at 11:15 a.m. Stop at Hawthorne Hotel for lunch. $3 per person, plus lunch. To register, call 978-526-7500.
Thursday, April 4
"Power of the Purse" event, sponsored by Women's Fund of Essex County, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Brookwood School, Manchester. Hors d'oeuvres and wine, and raffle featuring chances to win distinctive purses and bags donated by renowned designers and retailers. All proceeds fund special projects and annual grant awards made by The Women's Fund throughout Essex County. $35 in advance, $40 at door. www.thewomensfundec.org.
Saturday, April 6
Chili & Chowder Fest to benefit Wellspring House, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Parish Church, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 1 Chapel Lane, Manchester. $10 for adult, $5 for children under 12. Chili, chowder, beverages, hot dogs and assorted desserts. Free parking available behind Town Hall. www.firstparishchurch.org.
Saturday, April 13
"Genealogy Research: Finding and Documenting Your Ancestors," presented by Barbara J. Beake and Peg Plummer of Essex Society of Genealogists, 11 a.m., Essex Senior Center, 17 Pickering St., Essex. Free and open to the public.


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Monterey Beach Condo with all the amenities in Monterey Bay
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Two BR, two bath condo right on the beach. King in master, twins in 2nd BR, queen murphy in LR. Reserves quickly so plan ahead and book early!
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Cable TV, DVD player, Stereo with CD, telephone, Internet access, gas fireplace, balcony/terrace, gas bbq, washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, hairdryers. Outdoor swimming pools, hot tub, beach access, restaurant.
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INDIANAPOLIS — There once was a thought Andy Dalton could be the heir apparent to Peyton Manning.
Former Indianapolis Colts vice chairman Bill Polian was enamored with the young quarterback from TCU and brought him in for predraft workouts in 2011. Ultimately the team chose to go in a different direction and took left tackle Anthony Castonzo out of Boston College with the 22nd overall pick.
The Cincinnati Bengals took Dalton off the board in the second round just 13 picks later, well before the Colts' turn came up again.
The task of replacing Manning eventually fell to another Texan a year later, and Andrew Luck will lead Indianapolis into the Queen City on Sunday for a key late-season AFC matchup.
It turns out, Dalton's had his eye on the kid for quite some time now.
"I knew him in high school so I've kind of followed his career throughout high school, college and now being in the NFL," Dalton said. "He's a guy that's done a lot of really good things. He's a guy that's fun to watch. He's doing a lot for that offense, moving around in the pocket, getting the ball to his guys. And so he's definitely a guy that I enjoy watching."
Of course, Dalton would prefer not to see much of Luck and his offense this weekend.
The Colts and Bengals each enter this week's game with 8-4 records. The winner has the inside track on the AFC's No. 3 overall seed and can continue to entertain hopes of catching New England (9-3) for the second seed and a first-round bye. The loser likely will be relegated to the No. 4 seed and a first-round date against the 9-3 Kansas City Chiefs.
"I think this is a big game for us at home, and we know what's at stake here — not only from the playoff standpoint but for where we want to go as a team," Dalton said. "We know what's going into the game. We're coming out and going to be playing our best."


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Braves confirm September additions
Parr, Lillibridge among players to join team for final month
WASHINGTON -- Right-handed pitcher James Parr and infielder Brent Lillibridge will be spending the season's final month looking to make a good impression and prove they can compete at the Major League level.
The Braves confirmed Sunday that Parr and Lillibridge will be among the players added to the roster after it expands to 40 players on Monday. Other additions will include right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton, left-handed reliever Jeff Ridgway and catcher Corky Miller.
Morton will be added to the roster on Monday, and he is scheduled to start the following day against the Marlins. Parr, Lillibridge, Ridgway and Miller are expected to participate in Triple-A Richmond's series finale on Monday and then join the big league team on Tuesday.
When Double-A Mississippi completes play in the Southern League playoffs, right-handed reliever Luis Valdez could be added to the roster. In 55 appearances this year, Valdez has worked 65 1/3 innings, registered 77 strikeouts and limited opponents to a .208 batting average.
Among the players joining the club from Richmond, Parr is the only one without any previous Major League experience. In 28 combined appearances (26 starts) with Mississippi and Richmond this season, he has gone 13-7 with a 3.52 ERA.
To make room for Miller and Parr on the 40-man roster, the Braves will transfer right-handed reliever Rafael Soriano and outfielder Matt Diaz to the 60-day disabled list. Diaz, who has been sidelined since May 27 with a torn MCL in his left knee, is expected to visit noted knee specialist Dr. Richard Steadman again on Sept. 15.
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Sheila: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Sheila
Origin of the name Sheila:
Anglicized form of Síle, an Irish form of Cecilia (blind, dim-sighted).
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Cute name and pretty rare!
One of my favorite names - I think it's so pretty! Sheila and Veronica are two of my favorite names
Interesting name.
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It seems like my name is spelled wrong more often than right. SHEILA is often misspelled as SHIELA or SHELIA. I spell my name out slowly when I have to provide information, but if it's being copied from other paperwork, there's a better-than-average chance that it will be wrong.
My name is Sheila and I was born in 1985. Was named after my great Aunt. Only bad experiences I had with the name was people saying it like a donkey (heee haww - sheee lawww) - that's about it! Can't really come up with teasing names with this one. I like the unique of it - although it was annoying as a kid I could never find my name on anything like pens or paper (they have stuff like that now that I'm an adult). Although this isn't a name I would personally choose for my children, it's a nice name and I dont have any complaints! I've only ever met 2 Sheila's my whole life... so its rare!
I am a Sheila that was born in the age of She-Ra, the "princess of power." So, I got some teasing from that. But, it's a pretty great name overall. I'm a fan. :-)
I have a manager named Sheila and I'm pretty sure she's bipolar. She's really nice and is a great manager... when she's having a good day.
An adult in my school is name Sheila whose in her 50's.
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It means girl in Australlia
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Sheila Jackson Lee, American congresswoman
Sheila E. (born Sheila Escovedo), American drummer and singer
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Sheila Gordon, South African author
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|Great predators vital to healthy ecosystem
Dear Editor:The ill-conceived decision by the state of Wisconsin to allow the hunting and trapping of wolves flies in the face of facts that wildlife biologists are discovering about the essential role the great predators play worldwide in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
As an example, since the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park, the overpopulation of elk has been mitigated, leading to improved growth of trees and shrubs, especially along stream and river banks, and in turn leading to greater diversity of wildlife, such as beaver, songbirds and frogs —?in short, a healthier, more diverse ecosystem.
One of Wisconsin's great thinkers and conservationists, Aldo Leopold, recognized the important role of predators. As concerned citizens, we can carry on his legacy by educating ourselves and others, organizing to oppose such destructive practices and electing representatives who are well informed on matters of ecology and willing to stand up for sound principles.
Let us be guided by scientific evidence and the force of reason and compassion, not by arrogance, greed, ignorance and outdated ideas based on myth and prejudice.
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1 - Can I connect more than one mobile to a Nokia 30 terminal?
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Sale Save On Bay-canal, 1.5 blocks to beach, Nice Large in Ocean City
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community
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$ 500 - $ 1,350 / week
vacation rental description
Very Nice bayside condo, The Blue Marlin. Directly on the canal.
Direct access to Bay. Two pools, large balcony overlooking the
bayside canal. Balcony slider from master bedroom as well as the
living room. 1 1/2 block easy walk to the beach. Near Hooters, The
Green Turtle, other resturants, Mini Golf, Grocery Store all in
walking distance. Off of 118th Street. Master Bedroom with king
bed new mattress 2014, 2nd bedroom with full bed and bunk beds. New queen sleeper
sofa in living room 2014. Fireplace in living room. This is a quiet
location and very convenient in North Ocean City. Walk to serveral
restaurants, mini golf, grocery store and more. The unit seeps 8
with two full bathrooms. Large bedrooms. Threee TV's, 2 VCR's and
1 DVD. Stereo, games, beach and pool toys ect. Rents Friday to
Friday. More pictures available on request. Boat slip rental
available for the week.
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property availability
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Last modified on 09-2-2014 at 6:58 AM.
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Elizabeth Boyd 443 324 7701
condo rental amenities
Fireplace, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, CD
Player, DVD, Full Kitchen fully equiped, Microwave, Dishwater new 2013
Refrigerator new 2013, Ice Maker, Washer, Dryer, Pool (2), Covered Parking.
No Smoking.
activities and attractions in Ocean City Maryland
Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Recquetball, Basketball, Minature
golf, Amusement Parks, Fishing, Crabbing, Shopping, Restaurants,
Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Boating, Sailing,
Waterskiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Shelling
and much more.
vacation rental rates
Full week rates include all taxes, fees & cleaning.
Off Season $500/week--No one under the age of 21 can sign a contract
We clean full weeks no additional fee to you.
3 night weekends, $250-- Off Season ONLY
3 night weekends, $350 Spring & Fall
Holidays are extra.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice
You clean Off Season and on less then a week stay, or pay $75 cleaning Fee.
Elizabeth Boyd 443 324 7701
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Ocean City
- Go to the Beach
- Amusement Park
- Putt Putt Golf
- Slick Track Cars
- Water Park
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- Go to the Beach FREE
- Walk the Boardwalk FREE
- Visit Assateague Island
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The 20 single, detached homes sold in Tinley Park during December 2013 represented an almost 17 percent decrease from December 2012, when 24 homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe).
Meanwhile, the median home sales price decreased in the village during the same time period. The median price dropped 4 percent to $192,500 from $200,599 in December 2012, according to the statistics.
Among the 59 Patch communities surveyed, the number of homes sold increased 8.2 percent, slightly below the rise seen across the estimated 200 Chicago suburbs MORe tracks.
"There's no question that 2013 was an outstanding year for the Chicago-area housing market," said Michael Parent, president of MORe and Vice President of Operations for Burnet Title's Chicago Region. "In some ways it was even better than predicted, especially in regard to the upward trend in prices."
Parent noted that the extreme cold we've experienced in 2014 has slowed the market, but he's optimistic for the rest of the year.
"We expect to see good inventory coming on the market and an increase in buyers by the end of January," he said. "Those are the homes that will be closing in April and May of 2014."
Top Performers
- Largest percentage increase in homes sold: Flossmoor (200 percent)
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- Most homes sold in December 2013: Naperville (118)
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"Good enough" isn't. I can't settle for "acceptable". With everything I do, I have to excel at it, otherwise it's going to bug me. And I'll develop a rash.
Brian "Nooch" Berling is the Operations Manager for
J!NX. He rose to this prestigious position by being the first official employee of Jinx, Inc. As a child, Nooch often injured himself by tying towels and/or blankets around his neck and jumping off the couch. He received a BS in English from the acclaimed San Diego State University, which is put to a lot of use sitting in a drawer somewhere. We're told the frame it's housed in is very pretty.
Nooch supplies a generous amount of the content you will find in our community section, including the polls, quizzes, and, of course, his titular comic reviews. While not at the fortress, you may discover him destroying limbs across the landscape of XBOX Live, or on one of many volleyball courts strewn across San Diego.
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- I learned a hell of a lot about music and the music industry while working for a record shop during my college years.
- For those who know me personally, I know more about comics than anyone you will ever meet in your life. Unless you're Craig or Gabe.
- I was a Tetris whiz in High School.
- Though I majored in English with an emphasis in creative writing, I haven't written a poem since I graduated college. Hopefully, that will change by the time you read this.
- I believe that the primary objective for getting a college education should be to improve one's whole self, not just obtain skills for one specific industry.
- Case in point - I got what I thought was my dream job straight out of college. That was until I actually got my dream job, which was about a year after.
- I'm way too into way too many things. So much so that I don't have any time to be as into any one thing as I would like.
- Legos are fun until you're done building them.
- I have managed to reconcile my religious beliefs with my objective understanding of reality/the universe.
- The best thing I have ever done in my life is be Gavin's dad.
- I changed my major during my third semester in college, after the drop w/o consequences date. Thus, I pretty much failed that entire semester except for one class because I stopped going to my engineering classes.
- One of the classes I didn't fail that semester was a writing course.
- My cousin shot me in the knee with a BB gun on accident. The first thing he said: "Don't tell your dad!"
- My dad is badass. I've seen him on more than one occasion strike another human in anger. I don't recommend being on the receiving end of that.
- I wish I could draw.
- One of the best parts of my "job" is coming up with our weekly quiz. It's a fun way to develop knowledge of topics I may not otherwise encounter.
- The last time I consumed alcohol outside of an innocuous toast was at my bachelor party. I don't remember it, therefore can not be held accountable for any action I may or may not have taken.
- I'm pretty sure that my wife is smarter than I am.
- I met my wife when I was 4 and distinctly remember having a crush on her even back then. We didn't hook up until a week after I graduated high school.
- Pirating software/movies/music/audiobooks is not the worst thing in the world.
- I've had difficulty in the past in finding a sense of cultural identity.
- I keep my contacts in for far longer than recommended.
- Anyone who knows will tell you that Batman would win in a fight with Superman.
- I very often tell people that I work in the fashion industry.
- I am considered tall for a Filipino, but below average for everybody else, which plays very well into my cultural identity conflict.
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(587) 353-8812
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: 7 days a week: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM;
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday: 3:00 - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 - 10:00 PM
Wed/Thurs: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday/Sat: 11:00 AM- Midnight
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Diana Nacita
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85 St SW and 8A Ave SW
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Complimentary parking is available in front of Vin Room West
A word from Vin Room - West
Vin Room is Calgary's premier wine bar offering over 100 wines by the taste. With the help of the Enomatic Wine Preservation System, we can guarantee variety and freshness as well.
Our wines are complemented by our tapas menu, focusing on fresh, local ingredients with a global twist. We
offer tapas that are seasonal, wine focused and flavorful.
Vin Room West is located at 85 St SW and 8A Ave SW (take Bow Trail West to 85th Street SW and turn right)
We are a licensed restaurant. Children are welcome at Vin Room.
Patio (weather permitting) is available on a first come, first served basis.
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planning meeting there. Mission accomplished :)"
Dined on 8/30/2014
We took some friends to dinner on
Saturday . We told our server that a member of our party was gluten intolerant - this request was clearly not taken into consideration . Needless to say the person with the wheat intolerance had a poor end to the evening :((((("
Dined on 8/16/2014
Very enjoyable lunch, Server was
very knowledgeable and attended to our needs promptly."
Dined on 8/8/2014
Very enjoyable meal, lots of
variety. Service attentive and room open & light. Small plates are not so small, so order in moderation!"
Dined on 7/26/2014
We had four of the tapas plus the
spinach/artichoke dip. Two of the tapas (lobster nachos, scallops) were excellent. Two (both pork) were mediocre at best. Service was the same - the first two dishes and wine came really fast, the last two and the bill came slowly. Price was better than expected ($70 for two including three wine tastes) for modern foodie-type food. We'd go back but order a bit more cautiously."
Dined on 7/23/2014
Slow and poor customer service on
several occasions."
Dined on 7/7/2014
This is a great place to visit
with a group or as a romantic outing, where you can share a variety of awesome tastes together. Lovely wine list as well."
Dined on 6/29/2014
Portion sizes are very small (even
for a tapas bar) and it was difficult to find "a cheap but cheerful" wine to share. Our group thought it was over-priced."
Dined on 6/26/2014
Awesome - great wine
recommendations and interesting and delicious small dishes - something different and relaxing - away from the crowds - with it's own elegant vibe"
Dined on 6/16/2014
Set menu for lunch on Sundays
disappointing and unexpected. Left and wen elsewhere."
Dined on 6/8/2014
Our server was fantastic,
suggested some great wines, and he was 18 years old. Very mature for his age, knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome. The scallops were amazing, and that's coming from an East Coaster. "
Dined on 6/4/2014
I typically do not follow reviews
too closely because I find them quite subjective, so I ignored the feedback i had read in advance about the service. I should have listened. The food was quite good but the approximate one hour wait in between the first batch of dishes and the second was much too long. It was also difficult to figure out who our server actually was - we had at least three different servers throughout the night. It took four hours for a group of four to complete our meal - we were not in a hurry by any means, but this was a little ridiculous. Fortunately the food was good, but not good enough to make me sit through another meal there. "
Dined on 5/24/2014
Overall nice experience except for
an inattentive server who never approached my wife when she arrived later than I did. Finally had to ask for service at the bar. Food was tasty and moderately priced. Menu confusion though. One dish was named Paella Arancini but when brought to our table was presented as Risotto Balls. We sent it back. This was OUR mistake. We should have read the details more closely. We expected Paella. Later we asked for our Paella and was told we cancelled it. Our server was clearly upset. In fact we paid our bill with another server. We left and saw our original server outside smoking. Nice decor, could use some sound baffling, and a tight squeeze between the bar and tables in some spots. We will return."
Dined on 5/23/2014
I was worried after reading all
the reviews about poor service and long wait times for food. Vin must have stepped up their game because we had great service and all of our food came out at the perfect time. The food was pretty good but we will definitely be going back to try some other things on the menu. Scallops were by far the best."
Dined on 5/23/2014
I truly love the wine and food
offerings at the Vin Room West but always come away disappointed with the service!"
Dined on 5/18/2014
I LOVE the Vin Room for the wine
and tapas so Sunday brunch sounded good. The fixed menu featured two salads and a choice of Trout (our choice), Prime Rib and Chicken & Apple sausages for the main with a rhubarb Pavlova for dessert. The salads were fresh with a light dressing on both. The main course was a disappointing with the trout a little over-cooked and the squash was undercooked (VERY firm), and although we had told the server I have a wheat allergy we were also served pasta. I found the Pavlova a little firm and too sweet for my taste but the hubby enjoyed his. We opted for the wine pairing which was nice enough but we didn't really hit the mark for either our main or dessert. Although adequate we will stick to the tapas! "
Dined on 5/18/2014
Good night out. Food was great.
Prosseco special was. Great feature"
Dined on 5/17/2014
There were only 3 groups in the
restaurant for lunch and our appetizer took over 30 minutes to come out. When we got our lunch we had to send back 2 of the 3 dishes. When we got them back the sandwich buns were so burnt they were inedible. During this process our server never stopped by to see how everything was and when we got the bill he tried to charge us for things we didn't order. We will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. "
Dined on 5/10/2014
Been here many times but I am not
sure what happened. Waited 20 min before even being asked if we wanted water let alone wine. It took over 15 min each time to get a drink after it was ordered. Lamb was over cooked. Poor service due to them being understaffed really ruined the experience. "
Dined on 5/7/2014
Nice place but unfriendly service
and music too loud for lunch. Only two other customers in the place and asked waitress if she could turn the music down - she was not very obliging. Plus at no time did she ask if we wanted a refill on our coffee which would have been nice with our lunch. There are lots of other places with better service that I can spend my money on. Otherwise excellent wine and food menu. "
Dined on 5/3/2014
Love the decoration, the service,
the choices of wine and food. "
Dined on 5/2/2014
Another great evening do dining
with friends. As usual the Vin Room didn't disappoint. The food was great and the wine was fantastic. The thing I like the most is the owner Phoebe, walking around conversing with the patrons. Class act all around. The only negative thing I would say about our evening was they were temporarily out off the eggplant crisps, and when we asked about them the waiter said he would check with the kitchen, but never followed up with us. "
Dined on 4/26/2014
We truly enjoyed the Vin Room.
The service was great the food was fantastic. My favourite dish was the lamp chop, serviced with spinach. We will be back!"
Dined on 4/26/2014
Fun atmosphere for a night out
with friends - many delicious menu items to choose from and a fantastic wine list with 100 wines by the glass. Food was fantastic and served in stages which really made the dining experience fun and enjoyable!"
Dined on 4/25/2014
I'm a big fan of Vin Room Mission
so I was excited to try Vin Room West, a little closer to home. The biggest let down for me was the service. It wasn't bad but it wasn't the outstanding level of service I've come to expect from Mission. When I asked for wine recommendations I didn't get the sense that the person I spoke with knew what they were talking about. (I think the sommelier was unavailable). Later, when we ordered a cheese plate I was hoping our server or the chef or the sommelier could select some options for us to pair with our wine. The server just read me the chef's selection for the day and left me to decide for myself. I'm definitely going to go back but keeping my fingers crossed for a more higher calibre of service. "
Dined on 4/19/2014
Neither the waitstaff nor the
kitchen staff were on it. The dish we went for (a menu staple) was out. The waiter used a Subway reference to describe the lobster roll (that's when I knew to give up on any expectations) and the service was unbearably slooooow. There were only 4 tables and 2 waitstaff. One of the staff felt the need to share who was at another table (a local politician we could have cared less about). The wine, while good, lacks a Canadian presence and is ridiculously priced. The food - blah. Please put lobster in your lobster roll and try not to cheap out. "
Dined on 4/19/2014
We came with a group of 8- I had
been to Vin Room West before in smaller groups of 2 or 3, and I think this is a restaurant better suited to small groups. It was very noisy, making it hard to have a conversation. The food was excellent but we had to order multiple orders of everything to make sure everyone got a chance to try- the portions are quite small! They seemed to be a bit under staffed as well- it was hard to get service. Overall I would go back but not in a large group."
Dined on 4/17/2014
This was our second bad experience
at this Vin Room and it will be our last! Food was terrible and although we were ordering 3-4 dishes at a time, we waited over 40 minutes and was served 1 dish for a table of four people. We spent close to four hours at the restaurant and ended up sending two dishes back as they were not edible. The kitchen obviously needs more help or training."
Dined on 4/12/2014
I admit I was tentative about
going to Vin Room West with my husband and another couple and wasn't sure about tapas for dinner and having enough to eat. But after having a wonderful time with awesome food and excellent and attentive service, we won't hesitate to go back! Danielle, our server, was the friendliest we have ever encountered, knowledgable about the wines and menu. She explained the process and gave recommendations. A nice variety and each dish came out at just the right time. We began with the Chef's 5 selection charcuterie and cheese to begin with, ordered 5 tapas plates plus the salad and were pleasantly full, but not so much that we were also able to share two delicious desserts. We will return to this neighbourhood gem."
Dined on 4/11/2014
The food was extremely tasty, but
the service was extremely poor."
Dined on 4/5/2014
My wife and I went out for a
celebration and to try a bunch of different wines. We had a fantastic evening and Kyle, I believe the manager, was fantastic. He I extremely knowledgable about his wine stock. He also made some great pairing and dessert ideas. Even convinced my wife to try ermite for dessert a pretty impressive feat. It was quiet and a good little tapa's joint. I recommend it absolutely. Although the pork ribs are kind boring."
Dined on 3/25/2014
Loved the wine list and tapas
menu. Had the chef's picks. Was wounderful!"
Dined on 3/20/2014
Fun place. Had a great time. Bit
loud but loved it anyways"
Dined on 3/15/2014
Have been to the Vin Room west on
a few occasions now and have never been disappointed in the quality of the food and the wine/liquor selection. Would like to see the selections on the menu change up a little every so often, but nonetheless the food is remarkable. Great great place to go for a nice evening out in the neighbourhood!!"
Dined on 3/15/2014
Well it has went way down hill
since it has opened. Its a wine resturant but ran out of ALOT of wines. Order a Shiraz they were out by the glass. Tried some flights found a wine i liked and decied to order a glass and she tells us you got the last 2 oz. Ok well I'll order another set of flights find another wine i would like to order and again out of that wine..really?? My husband went to order a glass of wine again you got the last 2 oz?? Its a sat night and your out of ALOT OF WINE!!! Order oysters and went to order another dozen.oh we are out of east coast only 8 left? Reallly come on...what kind of resturant is out of multiple wines and oysters on a sat night. Poor management, service not great, food portions very small...won't go back."
Dined on 3/15/2014
The wine and food are good at Vin
Room West, but something really needs to be done about the service. Appears that there are not enough serving staff to handle the flow of customers. We felt rushed and ignored at the same time. Wanted to order additional glasses of wine, but the water was no where to be found. Finally gave up and left. Was looking forward to a nice evening out and was left wanting. It is unfortuante, because we like the food and wine, but would not come back until the service issue has been resolved."
Dined on 3/8/2014
The small taster size portions
allowed us to sample several plates all were very good. I like the fact that we could buy most wines by the glass in 2 or 6 ounce sizes so that could pair our wine and food choices and with the two ounce glass I can still able to drive. I am usually hesitant to purchase wine by the glass as sometimes the wine is not at it's best but with the system that is used at the Vin Room each wines tasted freshly opened. This is great place to go and take friends that are interested in trying some new wines or for anyone that requires gluten free."
Dined on 3/8/2014
The weather was very cold, so we
wanted a good restaurant in the area. The high-light is the choices of wine by the glass both 2 & 6 oz. Considering the prices for a bottle, the prices for the glasses were good and ordering 3 - 2oz glasses is a good way to compare wines side by side with your food. The food was all tasty and good quality but be aware that they are 'tapas' sized. The charcuterie plate was too small for the cost and the Vin Plate with 4 items wasn't a really good value - a bowl of chips / crisps as the 4th item was strange. However, the server had listed the items so it wasn't a surprise. The service was prompt, knowledgable and good. We had recently tried Ox & Angela and we intend to try Candela for tapas #3."
Dined on 2/28/2014
. Great selection of food. Need to
order at least 6-7 plates for 4 people. Went on a Sunday and wasn't that busy. Food didn't take that long to come out. The hostess was very courteous and friendly. The location was great for us as we live 5 minutes away. The restaurant is spacious and the decor is fantastic and great for a romantic evening or a family dinner. Some of the plates were pricey for the amount of food you got, but all in all it was a great experience and would go again. Next time I would go for the Sunday dinner menu. I would recommend this restaurant to friends and family. Great addition to the neighbourhood."
Dined on 2/23/2014
We have had consistently good food
and service here. The ambience is intimate and the staff are very friendly and knowledgable about the wine list. We have allergies and never had trouble at Vin. We make it a regular date night destination."
Dined on 2/22/2014
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FIREFIGHTERS in Worcester will take part in more strikes over pensions which the fire minister branded "unnecessary".
Firefighters in the city will join colleagues across England, Scotland and Wales in further industrial action, the Fire Brigades Union has announced. English and Welsh firefighters will strike on Friday, May 2, between noon and 5pm, Saturday May 3, between 2pm and 2am and on Sunday May 4, between 10am and 3pm.
There will also be a ban on voluntary overtime across England and Wales from 3pm on Sunday, May 4 until noon on Friday, May 9.
A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesman confirmed strikes will result in "a significant reduction of the service's available resources" and the most urgent calls will be the priority.
Area commander Keith Chance, head of operations support for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, said: "While the industrial action is on-going we will still be responding to 999 calls, but we will be asking members of the public to take extra steps to reduce the risk of a fire breaking out in their home."
Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: "Several members of government were only too keen to praise firefighters during the winter floods, but their words amount to nothing when they simultaneously ignore issues that threaten the future of firefighters and their families."
Negotiations between the FBU and the Department for Communities and Local Government have been taking place for three years. Since the last strike on January 3, both the union and government have undertaken work examining financial, technical and legal issues.
Fire Minister Brandon Lewis said: "By calling unnecessary strike action, the FBU has shown it is not serious about finding a resolution to this dispute for its members and stands only to further damage firefighters' standing with the public.
"The deal on the table gives firefighters one of the most generous pension schemes in all the public sector, and the proposals protect the earned rights of a higher proportion of members than any other public sector scheme."
Nearly half will see no change and even firefighters who are not protected will see no change until 2015. Under the new scheme, a firefighter who earns £29,000 will still be able to retire after a full career aged sixty, get a £19,000 a year pension, rising to £26,000 with the state pension. An equivalent private pension pot would be worth over half a million pounds and require firefighters to contribute twice as much."
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Firemen pay some contribution to their own pension like all private sector workers do.
Happily the strike will save the poor taxpayer money whilst still getting the serious ( 1 per day ) 999 call answered.
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My children grew up around White Bluffs and played on that area, Cottrell said. How am I going to sell the property with this thing they are going to put on that? Theyre going to tell me what I can and cant do with it?
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Ken Berg, manager of Fish and Wildlifes state office in Lacey, told the assembled farmers that he was there to begin a new relationship with Franklin County.
The relationship appeared on the rocks, at best, as resident after resident told Berg how harmful they feel the regulations could be to farming.
The federal protections for plants are much less stringent than for animals, Berg said. He assured the crowd that the impacts would be small for private property owners, and only people who have significant federal funding for their property need to deal with Fish and Wildlife regulators.
When the Fish and Wildlife Service lists something, we do it for the benefit of all the American people, but we dont want to do it in a way that impacts anybody — any group, any county, any constituency, any citizens, anybody that lives on the land, Berg said. We dont want to disproportionately affect those.
Cottrell blasted the map Fish and Wildlife used, saying it declares land she uses for farming as critical habitat, even though the agency promised not to include land that had been disturbed for farming in the designation.
She also wondered how Fish and Wildlife could determine that her property should be part of the critical habitat unless the agency had researchers trespass on her land.
With all the property that is owned by the government, why havent you done a better job taking care of the plant? Cottrell asked. I dont understand why, with all the property that you have, why my property has to be taken?
Berg said the aerial map that showed Cottrells property as non-agricultural must have been made using an old photo. He also denied coming onto the property, saying researchers used remote photography and have strict orders not to go on private property without permission from the landowner.
Kent McMullen, chairman of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the county on environmental and agricultural issues, said Fish and Wildlife announced the initial comment period for the bladderpods endangered species designation last year by placing notices in the Spokesman-Review newspaper in Spokane and the Federal Registry.
McMullen refuted Fish and Wildlife claims that it couldnt notify the individual landowners because the agency couldnt find them.
That information is available right now on our county tax assessors website, McMullen said.
The Tri-City Herald ran some stories last year about the comment period for the endangered species designation for the bladderpod, as well as another plant called the Umtanum desert buckwheat that grows across the river in Benton County. Commission Chairman Rick Miller said those stories mentioned only that the plants grew on Hanford Reach and said nothing about impacting agriculture.
It was notice, but it wasnt directed properly, he said.
However, Herald archives show a May 24, 2012, story that announced the public comment period. It mentioned that the designation would include 419 acres of private land as well as 42 acres of state land as critical habitat.
Berg, wearing jeans and a blue dress shirt with rolled up sleeves, admitted his agency could have done a better job notifying the public.
I was not effective in reaching out to you, he said. When this many people show up, its a big deal, and we should have been talking with you.
But Berg didnt have much to say when Commissioner Brad Peck asked whether Fish and Wildlife met the legal requirements for notice to local governments.
I dont mean to be evasive, thats something that lawyers have to deal with, Berg said. Im not paid to come here and give legal opinions when Im not a lawyer.
Peck grew tired of Bergs reluctance to answer his questions.
With all due respect, youre not being quite as candid as you promised at the start of the meeting, Peck said.
Berg dismissed claims of a 1,000-yard buffer zone where farming could be restricted around the critical habitat, saying the idea likely came from a misunderstanding of previous designations of critical habitat for salmon. But when Peck questioned him, Berg admitted that the agency does have the authority to make changes in the future that could expand the critical area.
If we discovered that there were other populations that were central to the recovery of the species, wed have to look at that ... If we found that, wed have to reconsider how that affects the whole designation, Berg said.
Peck said the label buffer zone isnt as critical as the question of whether Fish and Wildlife can expand the area beyond what it now describes.
What Im hearing is, Yes, we have the authority to do that, we dont know that we would, Peck said.
Berg said he wouldnt have an immediate response to a letter commissioners sent to his office last week. Instead, he promised a thorough explanation in the coming days.
Miller said filing a lawsuit remains the last resort for the county, and it is hiring an outside attorney only to keep its options open.
The endangered species designation is set to go into effect May 23, but Miller said the county could still take action after that.
Some in the audience are concerned about the May 23 date. Franklin County farmer Steve Cooper, the state Farm Bureaus vice president for policy development, said the county commissioners should have taken action at their May 8 meeting.
The time is getting low, Cooper said. Were down to hours, not days.
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