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Last year's world champion Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for Sunday's inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while his successor as Formula One's top driver, Jenson Button, qualified fifth.
Brawn GP's Jenson Button has won the 2009 Formula One drivers championship after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Fernando Alonso topped the times for Renault in Friday's second free practice session ahead of Sunday's potentially decisive Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Felipe Massa will not be returning to Formula One this season, his Ferrari team have officially announced.
Felipe Massa has been cleared to return to the wheel of a Ferrari following medical tests in Paris which confirmed his continuing successful recovery from a serious skull injury.
Adrian Sutil posted the fastest time as the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix was disrupted by poor weather at Suzuka on Friday.
Felipe Massa is back in the fast lane after his life-threatening crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix just nine weeks ago which placed his Formula One future in doubt.
Lewis Hamilton led from start to finish to win the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It was the Briton's second win of the season and the eleventh of his career.
Germany's Sebastian Vettel fended off a late charge by Fernando Alonso to top the timesheet in the second session of free practice for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton gave McLaren Mercedes pole position in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza with a dramatic late lap to beat Force India's Adrian Sutil by just two-tenths of a second on Saturday.
Adrian Sutil was the surprise name on top of the first day timesheets as Force India threatened another shock result in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Felipe Massa has revealed that he hopes to be at his home Brazilian Grand Prix -- but he won't be behind the wheel of his Ferrari.
Giancarlo Fisichella has signed for Ferrari for the remainder of the Formula One season after being released from his current contract with the Force India team.
Lewis Hamilton's recent resurgence continued on his favorite track as the reigning world champion topped practice ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa on Sunday.
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen claimed his fourth Belgian Formula One Grand Prix victory in five years at Spa to end an astonishing run of 26 races without a win for the 2007 world champion.
Giancarlo Fisichella earned Force India's first pole position in Formula One on Saturday as series leader Jenson Button and world champion Lewis Hamilton failed to make final qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
World champion Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position of the season as McLaren locked out the front row of the grid for Sunday's European Formula One Grand Prix in Valencia.
Felipe Massa boosted his challenge for the drivers' world championship title when he claimed pole position ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the final qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel became the youngest Formula One winner with an impeccable start to finish victory in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Fernando Alonso returned the fastest time in Friday's practice for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Heikki Kovalainen secured the first pole position of his Formula One career to put McLaren teammate and home favorite Lewis Hamilton in the shade at the British Grand Prix.
Defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen claimed pole position for the French Grand Prix at Magny Cours with a lap of one minute 16.449 seconds.
Giancarlo Fisichella will partner Adrian Sutil when Force India make their Formula One debut this season.
Kimi Raikkonen claimed his first world title by one point after previous overall leader Lewis Hamilton suffered a nightmare end to his rookie season at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time of the day in practice for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix -- but his McLaren team were fined $15,000 by race stewards after using two sets of wet-weather tyres, which is in breach of F1 regulations that state only one is permitted.
McLaren and Ferrari shared the honors after Friday's two practice sessions at Monza ahead of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.
Race stewards stripped Fernando Alonso of his Hungarian Grand Prix pole position on Saturday and barred his championship-leading McLaren team from scoring constructors' points in Sunday's race.
The first European leg of the season over and done with and it's over to north America, for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal and next weekend's United States Grand Prix in Indianapolis.
Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella doubts he will stand on the Formula One podium this year despite starting the season with high hopes at a team that won both championships in 2005 and 2006.
Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Manama on Sunday but McLaren rookie Lewis Hamilton drove into the Formula One record books with another stunning second place.
Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Manama on Sunday but McLaren rookie Lewis Hamilton drove into the Formula One record books with another stunning second place.
Where else but Monaco are you likely to find billion dollar yachts, Paris Hilton and a swimming pool within meters of cars traveling at nearly 200 mph?
Ferrari's Felipe Massa dominated Malaysian Grand Prix practice on Friday to leave his Formula One rivals feeling the heat.
Renault rookie Heikki Kovalainen has escaped unhurt after a 200kph crash in Formula One testing in Bahrain.
Renault rookie Heikki Kovalainen topped the timesheets on the first full day of the final Formula One test session of the year on Wednesday.
McLaren rookie Lewis Hamilton topped the test timesheets for the first time in his Formula One career on Thursday while Kimi Raikkonen made a surprise appearance with Ferrari at the Jerez circuit, Spain.
Spain's Fernando Alonso claimed the Formula One world championship for the second successive year as closest rival Michael Schumacher punctured in his final race and finished fourth in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Italian Giancarlo Fisichella kept Renault's title rivals Ferrari off the top of the timesheets with the fastest time in practice for the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on Friday.
Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso spoke out about his loneliness on Thursday, accusing Renault of twice abandoning him at crucial times this season.
Ferrari's Michael Schumacher swept to a sensational victory at a rain-soaked Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday to seize the Formula One championship lead by the slimmest of margins.
World champion Fernando Alonso boosted his Formula One title chances by seizing pole position on an all-Renault front row at a rain-swept Chinese Grand Prix.
Brazilian Felipe Massa roared to his first Formula One victory, in Turkey on Sunday, as Ferrari team mate Michael Schumacher failed to find a way past championship leader Fernando Alonso.
Brazilian Felipe Massa took the first pole position of his Formula One career on an all-Ferrari front row at the Turkish Grand Prix.
Michael Schumacher blasted the Formula One title race wide open on Sunday with a commanding victory in his home German Grand Prix as Ferrari scored a one-two triumph.
Michael Schumacher won the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday in a Ferrari one-two that slammed the brakes on Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso's run of success.
Michael Schumacher showed that Ferrari are back on form by storming to pole position for Sunday's United States Grand Prix.
Formula One made an incident-free return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday with Honda test driver Anthony Davidson dominating free practice for the U.S. Grand Prix.
World champion Fernando Alonso further strengthened his grip on the 2006 title race with victory in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Defending world drivers' champion Fernando Alonso stormed to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Saturday.
BMW Sauber's Polish test driver Robert Kubica enjoyed a moment of glory with the quickest time in Friday's low-key British Grand Prix free practice.
World champion Fernando Alonso became the first Spaniard to win his home grand prix on Sunday to the screaming adulation of a 130,000-strong crowd.
Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher produced another flawless and tactically astute drive to win the European Grand Prix at Nuerburgring on Sunday.
Renault's Fernando Alonso won an incident-packed Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne to take a 14-point lead in the Formula One standings.
Britain's Jenson Button survived a crazy final qualifying session to snatch pole position for the Australian Grand Prix.
World champion Fernando Alonso settled for fifth spot as the top drivers all took it easy in Friday's practise session for the Australian Grand Prix.
Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella took pole position with a flying late lap in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Spain's Fernando Alonso became Formula One's youngest world champion with a solid third place in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos on Sunday.
McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen lapped fastest in a rain-hit first day of practice for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Renault's Fernando Alonso could be crowned F1's youngest champion next weekend after finishing second to Juan Pablo Montoya of McLaren in the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Title challenger Kimi Raikkonen claimed pole place at the Istanbul Park circuit Saturday when he finished fastest in qualifying for Sunday's inaugural Turkish Grand Prix.
It was bitter-sweet for McLaren in qualifying for the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim as Kimi Raikkonen secured pole position while teammate Juan Pablo Montoya slid off on the final corner.
Championship leader Fernando Alonso claimed his second consecutive pole position, as race favorite Kimi Raikkonen suffered a second successive engine failure, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Finn Kimi Raikkonen gave his title hopes a huge boost when he won the Canadian Grand Prix after championship leader Fernando Alonso crashed out in Montreal.
Britain's Jenson Button rebounded from his BAR team's controversial two-race ban to claim pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Renault's championship leader Fernando Alonso looked every bit the Monaco Grand Prix favorite after setting the pace in practice for Sunday's race.
McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen flew from pole position to the chequered flag to win the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, the Finn's third Formula One victory.
Formula One leader Fernando Alonso and team boss Flavio Briatore will stay at Renault next year after the team moved to end speculation about their future.
Briton Jenson Button fired a warning shot to BAR's rivals in San Marino Grand Prix practice on Friday.
Renault's Fernando Alonso increased his lead in the world championship with a dominating drive in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix -- his second victory in three races this season.
All weekend sport in Italy, including Serie A football matches, has been cancelled as a mark of respect for the late pope John Paul II, the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) announced.
World champion Michael Schumacher hopes to challenge at the front of the grid for the first time this season at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, where Ferrari will introduce their new F2005 car.
Spain's Fernando Alonso seized provisional pole for Renault at the Malaysian Grand Prix with a blistering lap in first qualifying.
Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella took provisional pole for Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix after the weather turned first qualifying into a lottery on Saturday.
Australians Will Power and Will Davison will test for the Minardi Formula One team before November, a team spokesman said on Monday.
Michael Schumacher claimed a record 12th win of the season as the Hungarian GP saw another start-to-finish triumph for the Ferrari team.
Sauber driver Giancarlo Fisichella is close to joining Formula One rivals Renault, the Italian's manager said on Tuesday.
McLaren set their sights on a first podium finish of the season after Kimi Raikkonen led British Grand Prix practice.
Kimi Raikkonen enjoyed a rare moment of success in a difficult season by topping Friday's practice times ahead of the European Grand Prix.
Italian Jarno Trulli won a drama-filled Monaco Grand Prix, turning his first ever pole spot into his first GP triumph by leading all the way.
World champion Michael Schumacher missed a sixth straight victory after a crash in the tunnel at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Italian Giancarlo Fisichella escaped unhurt from a dramatic third lap collision in the Monaco Grand Prix.
World champion Michael Schumacher boasted he had driven the perfect lap on Saturday in sweeping to pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Six-times world champion Michael Schumacher broke the lap record as he grabbed pole position for the Formula One season-opener in Australia.
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Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before.
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Moving from the intricacies of teen female friendship to the complexities of the male variety, we have Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, a coming-of-age novel as deep and powerful as its title is long. Two Mexican-American teens living in El Paso in the 1980s, Dante and Ari could scarcely be more different. But through their years of growing up, apart and together in the pages of this lyrical novel, they are able to become more to each other than either could
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ONE SUMMER NIGHT I FELL ASLEEP, HOPING THE WORLD would be different when I woke. In the morning, when I opened my eyes, the world was the same. I threw off the sheets and lay there as the heat poured in through my open window.
My hand reached for the dial on the radio. "Alone" was playing. Crap, "Alone," a song by a group called Heart. Not my favorite song. Not my favorite group. Not my favorite topic. "You don't know how long . . ."
I was fifteen.
I was bored.
I was miserable.
As far as I was concerned, the sun could have melted the blue right off the sky. Then the sky could be as miserable as I was.
The DJ was saying annoying, obvious things like, "It's summer! It's hot out there!" And then he put on that retro Lone Ranger tune, something he liked to play every morning because he thought it was a hip way to wake up the world. "Hi-yo, Silver!" Who hired this guy? He was killing me. I think that as we listened to the William Tell Overture, we were supposed to be imagining the Lone Ranger and Tonto riding their horses through the desert. Maybe someone should have told that guy that we all weren't ten-year-olds anymore. "Hi-yo, Silver!" Crap. The DJ's voice was on the airwaves again: "Wake up, El Paso! It's Monday, June fifteenth, 1987! 1987! Can you believe it? And a big 'Happy Birthday' goes out to Waylon Jennings, who's fifty years old today!" Waylon Jennings? This was a rock station, dammit! But then he said something that hinted at the fact that he might have a brain. He told the story about how Waylon Jennings had survived the 1959 plane crash that killed Buddy Holly and Richie Valens. On that note, he put on the remake of "La Bamba" by Los Lobos.
"La Bamba." I could cope with that.
I tapped my bare feet on the wood floor. As I nodded my head to the beat, I started wondering what had gone through Richie Valens's head before the plane crashed into the unforgiving ground. Hey, Buddy! The music's over.
For the music to be over so soon. For the music to be over when it had just begun. That was really sad.
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When you're a top star for WWE, you lose a good amount of privacy. Fans want in on your private life. Having done the job for years, CM Punk was already well aware of this. However, it reared its ugly nose in his life again this week. A photo from his wedding with AJ Lee was leaked online, and that thoroughly upset Punk. He even posted a message on Twitter about the matter.
September 1, 2014
A status update on Twitter from Diamond Dallas Page, where he provides an update on the condition of Jake Roberts.
August 28, 2014
A status update on Twitter from Kizarny, where the former WWE star provides us with an update on Jake Roberts, who passed out on an airplane and has been unconscious at a Las Vegas hospital since then.
August 28, 2014
There was a little bit of a buzz earlier in the week when Ryback posted a message about taking time off from WWE. It escalated a bit further when he deleted the comment from Twitter, which is something that he has done several times in the past. It has now been confirmed that he suffered some sort of injury and will be needing a few weeks off of the road to recover.
August 27, 2014
After finishing off his commitments, Kevin Steen has now officially reported for duty with WWE. The former ROH champion posted on Twitter that it was his first day at the WWE Performance Center. While he is viewed as one of the best performers on the independent wrestling circuit, the belief is that management will keep him in developmental, so he can simplify his in ring style to suit the audience.
August 25, 2014
There are rumors floating around right now that Velvet Sky is going to be leaving TNA soon. However, the speculations stem from an overreaction to something that might really be insignificant. The Knockout changed her profile biography on Twitter. She removed TNA from there and replaced it with other words, as there is a word limit set on the biography. As of right now, her departure from the company is far from confirmed.
August 25, 2014
A post from Twitter, where JBL mocks Shelton Benjamin by taking a picture of Rico Constantino, who is visiting Monday Night Raw today, and stating that Constantino is the best tag team partner that Charlie Haas has ever had in WWE.
August 18, 2014
Back in July, Austin Aries decided to go silent on Twitter because he was protesting the decision by TNA to allow fans to vote on the return of the six sided ring. For those that are wondering, the X Division Champion has already came back to the social media website. He has been posting regularly. Aries is even promoting Impact Wrestling on there, so it looks like he's back on good terms with the company.
August 16, 2014
A post on Twitter from Tommy Dreamer, where he praises MVP for getting involved in the protests in Ferguson, Missouri.
August 16, 2014
The speculation right now is that the stable of Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston and Big E Langston has been disbanded since WWE has not been utilizing them much on television. Those rumors appear to be true as Woods addressed those rumors through his Twitter account. He stated that he is not currently involved in a group. Woods also mentioned that he would much rather use intelligence as a weapon in a stable as opposed to race.
August 15, 2014
A Twitter post from former WWE star Kevin Nash where he jokes about trying to do a Vulcan mind meld with Brock Lesnar to let him know that he is only back on Monday Night Raw for the beers and not looking for a fight.
August 14, 2014
While there are uncertainty as to whether or not Alberto Del Rio is under the 90 day no compete clause with WWE since he is rumored to be appearing at the big AAA pay per view this weekend, we now know that Ricardo Rodriguez cannot make an appearance for a television promotion. He informed fans via Twitter that he would not be able to make an appearance at TripleMania this upcoming Sunday.
August 12, 2014
Long known as someone that was not afraid to reveal things about the industry, Konnan recently took a shot at Layla El on Twitter. He told fans that the WWE diva was really difficult to work with. Konnan explained that he does not have personal beef with Layla. He is simply repeating what his friends within the company have said to him. Konnan specifically mentioned that the trainers have a dislike for Layla.
August 11, 2014
When reports initially surfaced that Alberto Del Rio was given a release from WWE, a lot of fans sided with the company. When word got out that it involved something potential racist, people started to switch sides. Del Rio has been picking up a lot of support on social media websites. It has even gotten to the point where the former world heavyweight champion became a Twitter trend on Saturday evening.
August 9, 2014
It looks like Randy Orton still has a bit of the acting bug. The WWE star informed his fan through Twitter that he was working on a deal to star in another movie. Orton also revealed that they were in the early stages, so he cannot provide much details at the moment. Once the film starts production, it is expected that the former world heavyweight champion will miss some television time for WWE.
August 6, 2014
Yesterday, Vince Russo took to Twitter to reveal to fans that he opted to quit TNA instead of taking an extended leave of absence. There are now reports surfacing that John Gaburick, the former WWE executive who is now in charge of TNA backstage, actually called and fired Russo. No word yet on which side is telling the truth, but a lot of fans have already opted to assume that Russo is lying.
July 31, 2014
There are some interesting rumors floating around right now that Sheamus could be cast to portray Darth Vader in the upcoming Star Wars movie. A publication in Ireland is even running with the story. It has been noted that Sheamus has portrayed the character before during promotional tours, which more than likely took place before he became a WWE star. Sheamus himself has mentioned the rumor on his Twitter account and even teased that it might be true.
July 30, 2014
Through Twitter, Vince Russo revealed that he was completely done with TNA now. He stated that the company had asked him to take a break, but he opted to leave instead. There had been rumors floating around that he was secretly working for the company, and this basically confirms that the rumors were indeed true. The belief among fans is that Russo's involvement played a part in Spike not renewing Impact Wrestling.
July 30, 2014
Smith Hart has managed to make headlines again, and it's still for all the wrong reasons. The older brother of Bret Hart publicly bashed Vince Russo on Twitter. He claims that Russo was the one that murdered Owen Hart in WWE. Smith Hart is also challenging Russo to a real life fight. He is attempting to make it seem reasonable by offering to donate the proceeds to charity.
July 29, 2014
Through his Twitter account, the Rock informed fans that his new Hercules movie is now the top film in Australia. Several analysts are predicting that the movie will be a big flop in the United States because the marketing campaigns have not really generated a huge buzz. There have also been a lot of bad reviews, which might prompt people to avoid the movie.
July 25, 2014
Prior to becoming a professional wrestler for New Japan and future IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Hiroshi Tanahashi had dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. That was his primary sport in high school.
August 11, 2014
An interesting story line took place in New Japan this week. After AJ Styles lost to Hiroshi Tanahashi, the Bullet Club proceeded to attack Tanahashi. Jeff Jarrett, who was actually in town to sign a promotional contract with NJPW, made the save. However, when Scott D'Amore opened up the guitar case, it was painted with the Bullet Club sign. Jarrett then attacked Tanahashi before posing with the rest of the Bullet Club.
August 10, 2014
In a rather interesting bit of trivia, Hiroshi Tanahashi was able to gain popularity in Japan when he was literally stabbed in the back in 2002 by Hitomi Hara, a news reported that he once dated. Word spread through the country about the incident, which caused interest in his return to grow. New Japan capitalized on the publicity and helped him become a big star.
April 19, 2013
At NJPW Dominion 2012 in Osaka, Japan, Hiroshi Tanahashi captured the IWGP title for the sixth time in his career by defeating Kazuchi Okada. He is expected to receive a very lengthy push by New Japan management.
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---- — PENDLETON — These are brave new basketball waters for Sean McDermott. Fortunately, the Pendleton Heights rising junior has no shortage of helpful navigators.
McDermott's mother, Kim, played at Indiana State. Uncle Linc Darner played at Purdue, and another uncle, Tige, played at Appalachian State.
Grandfather Alan Darner won two state titles as a head coach at Pike after a highly successful run at Highland.
So the pressure of playing the same position as Butler's Kellen Dunham this winter and landing on the radar screens of elite college basketball recruiters isn't likely to overwhelm the soft-spoken sweet shooter.
"In the house, to have somebody who played college basketball and somebody who made it to the state finals," McDermott said, referencing his mother's run as a player with the Scots, "it's a big help."
Linc Darner, now the head coach at NCAA Div. II Florida Southern, was able to attend a couple of his nephew's games in person last week at the Adidas Invitational in Fishers. He was not alone.
McDermott competed in the event with his AAU team, Speice Indy Heat, and walked away from the tournament with offers from Illinois State and New Orleans.
Butler assistant coach Terry Johnson, an Anderson High School graduate, had been in contact with McDermott before then-head coach Brad Stevens left for the Boston Celtics.
And McDermott hopes the Bulldogs' interest will continue under new head coach Brandon Miller.
Indiana joined the pursuit a little later in the game. But McDermott has been in weekly contact with assistant coach Tim Buckley ever since the Hoosiers came on board.
"It's different because this is my first year really being recruited," he said of the sudden influx of attention. "It's fun right now, but I'm just focused on getting better."
His summer with Speice Indy Heat is helping with that.
McDermott enjoyed a solid sophomore season with the Arabians after transferring in from Lapel. He appeared in 23 games after being granted full eligibility in December and averaged 12.4 points while shooting nearly 41 percent from 3-point range in his first varsity season.
Pendleton Heights head coach Brian Hahn said little has changed in McDermott's game this summer. It's more about refining the tools that are already there.
"He's getting a little stronger, shooting the ball with more consistency and just continuing to improve in all areas," Hahn said.
McDermott is typically modest about his summer work thus far.
He'll take part in the top 100 workout Thursday at Ben Davis, and he's having a blast testing himself against elite competition.
"This is my first year really playing on a high-level AAU team," he said. "It's completely different playing against really good teams. It's really helping me playing against these kids every day."
McDermott said success during the high school season is his primary goal, and he figures to be the focal point at PH this season.
He's spoken with Dunham and heard the same advice he gets nearly every day from Hahn — just block out distractions and focus on getting better each day.
Growing up in a basketball family has taught him at least one other important lesson as well. The team always comes first.
"I just know when I go out there, my teammates are there to help me," he said. "If I need to score to help us win a game, that's what I'll do. If I need to get the ball to my teammates and get them involved for us to win, that's what I'll do."
McDermott acknowledged he'll look to be more aggressive next season, putting doubt into defenders' heads about whether he intends to drive to the basket or pull up for a jumper.
And he knows enough about the game to realize how much more he still has to learn.
"I just want to keep improving," he said. "I want to be the very best player I can be."


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Birra Magalotti 1845 Bock - Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg
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A - This beer pours a clear classic Golden Lager colour with a hint of copper. The head is one fingered white and tight, reduces to a film after a couple of minutes. Appearance is in keeping with a Heller Bock
S - Aromas of sweet biscuit malts.
T - Definitely some hops here, but mostly malts, nice dry and bitter finish. A mild spice present with the low hop flavour.
M - Moderate carbonation and light body.
O - True to the style and well worth a shot. The balance of malt and hop is quite nice. Alcohol is well hidden.
04-05-2011 16:16:47 | More by eric5bellies
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06-23-2014 20:55:32 | More by leitmotif
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33 cl brown glass bottle with classic pressure cap served into Westlveteren goblet in Rome, Italy. Reviewed live. Acquired at a supermarket in Rome.
A: Half finger head of very light cream, slight thickness, and bad retention. Clear yellow colour.
Sm: Cream. That's it.
T: Stale cream, fair barley, and badly handled malt. Simple, badly balanced, and built alright. The alcohol is very obvious.
Mf: Smooth and wet. Clean barley is a bit too smooth. Doesn't match the flavours of the body.
Dr: Not very drinkable, high visible ABV, and crap quality. A student beer in polite terms.
07-17-2011 17:31:40 | More by kojevergas
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This beer pours a pale amber almost see thru colour just a little darker than their pilsner with average carbonation that forms a fast vanishing one finger head this is a very unusual colour for this style as i definately remembered it being a darker colour,it has aromas of bready yeast,yorkshire pudding,feint hops and an alcoholic wine smell,it has an average mouthfeel tastes very light and hides the ABV very well quite an easy drinking beer but way off for the style for my liking.
08-12-2009 02:05:56 | More by ADZA
2.49/5 rDev -16.2%
My labels says "Doppio Malto Bionda", i guess they wanted this to look even more like an Italian brew, and "Bock" didn't fit the bill.
Pours clear golden, poor half finger head that goes quickly to just a modest lace.
Smells of malty sweetness, biscuit, some sugared blond fruit, sweet bread, some spices.
Taste is boozy, malty sweet, syrupy. That's how it starts and that's how it ends, with some bad hoppy bitterness, bit of metal, weird spicy herbs. Some fruitiness in there, faint vanilla and almond. Aftertaste is sweet and alcoholic, with a displeasing bitterness.
Medium body and carbonation, syrupy, meh.
This was pretty bad. Sweet, boozy, not too tasty.
06-29-2014 12:47:55 | More by dcmchew
2.53/5 rDev -14.8%
Bronze color, white decent foam, even if it has some bubbles.
Malty smell, quite heavy, and with some boozy notes.
Malty in the mouth, a lot, sweetness, and a strong alcohol presence. A bit boring.
Not too much body, too.
Again alcohol and maltiness in the aftertaste, some fruit, alcohol esters. Some hop, but very light.
Nothing to interesting.
06-26-2011 13:55:35 | More by stcules
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January 24–March 29, 2015 in the Grand Gallery
Wayne Higby is one of the most important second-generation artists of the post-World War II American ceramic studio movement.
Currently chair of the ceramics department at SUNY-Alfred, Higby gained national attention in the early 1970's for innovative raku-fired vessels based on the Colorado landscapes of his childhood. After a visit to China in 1991, his work underwent a dramatic shift. He began working with slabs of glazed porcelain that continued to reference landscape, but as a focal point of meditation.
"I strive to establish a zone of quiet coherence, a place full of silent, empty space where finite and infinite, intimate and immense intersect," he says.
This first retrospective of Higby's work includes 55 ceramic pieces from 1967 through 2012, including his studies for the largest hand-cut architectural installation in the world—the monumental Earth Cloud wall sculpture at SUNY-Alfred.
Pictured: Green Terrace Canyon (1975). Collection of Marlin and Regina Miller.


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Ultrasound is high-pitched sound that people cannot hear. These high-pitched sound waves are sometimes used to treat muscle spasms and pain and to promote healing.
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Ultrasound may also act on the cells to promote healing. At lower intensities, ultrasound can have this healing effect without also heating the tissues.
Excessive use of either the heating or non-heating properties of ultrasound can damage tissues. Ultrasound is not generally used for children.
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As Tropical Depression Debby continues to bring rain to Southwest Florida, we're going to areas where there have been problems with flooding while checking on power outages and other effects of the storm.
In Punta Gorda, the following roads are still closed because of flooding:
On Sanibel, Middle Gulf Drive is closed to traffic between Fulgar Street to Casa Ybel Road because of a water line break.
In Fort Myers, the Caloosahatchee is not as high as it was. There are no flooded docks or flooded streets in the downtown area.In North Fort Myers, North Shore Park is also in good shape with no flooding.There is still a high wind advisory on the Sanibel causeway bridge. So far there is no flooding at Lighthouse Beach.
According to LCEC, power has been restored to all of Sanibel Island. There are about 20 customers in Lehigh without power and sporadic outages in Cape Coral, Pine Island and North Fort Myers.
According to FPL there are sporadic outages in Lee and Charlotte counties.
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Coyotes captain Shane Doan impressed with Brandon McMillan
Originally published: Mar 12, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Since being recalled from the Portland Pirates late last month, McMillan -- a left wing hailing from British Columbia -- has played in each of the Phoenix Coyotes' last seven games, recording points in nearly half of them.
"Mac has been great," Doan boasted of his young teammate on Wednesday while a guest with Burns and Gambo on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. "He works so hard."
McMillan has played on the Coyotes' first line along with Doan and center Mike Ribeiro since his recall, providing a refreshing spark to an otherwise troubled offense. Formerly an Anaheim Ducks prospect, the former third-round pick has managed to put 13 shots on goal in his time up and, by testimony of his captain, he's improving rapidly as he meshes with his teammates.
"Him and I are starting to get a little bit more comfortable with each other," Doan told the show. "We've talked a little bit about how we can get the puck down low and stay on the puck."
The Coyotes have won four of their last five games and McMillan has provided them with a +3 in those games. He has logged at least 12:27 of ice time over those five games. His hunger and pursuit of the puck has been turning heads all the while.
"He creates turnovers with his speed," Doan went on.
"As we get more and more comfortable with each other, I'm really excited about (playing with him) going forward."
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|Good - 1012 reviews
The Quality Inn Downtown is located in the heart of downtown Baltimore Business District. Within walking distance to Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the Baltimore Convention Center. Newly renovated hotel 2009. The hotel offers complimentary high speed wireless Internet, premium cable TV, free hot breakfast, fitness center, and guest laundry. Self parking availa...
Overall Rating - Good - 1012 reviews
Poor 1.0
Breakfast and clean sheets.
When first entering hotel hallways very hot no air conditioning,windows had big gaps could hear street noise especially homeless all night,carpet along bed was sticky like old gum and not cleaned up,shower towel rack ripped off wall thrown under sink.floor in bathroom was very dirty, food on floor next to toilet,cable tv had only handful of channels and were identified wrong,had to get more bath towels from front desk and they had stains on them,soda machines and ice makers out of order,and last but not least elevators had no inspection certificates in them! first elevator ride had to pry open door myself. no register cover on ac vent in room Window in room had a huge gap and could not be shut.
Good 8.0
Great location on the good side of downtown. I would stay here again.
|Excellent - 520 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 520 reviews
Excellent 10.0
It's in a fantastic location, and it is beautiful and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and the room was exquisite!
The free breakfast was not maintained very well and I was unable to get coffee and anything more than a bagel for breakfast...but really that is the ONLY thing I did not like.This is a great place to stay. They are very accommodating, friendly, and genuinely helpful! Plus the rooms are GORGEOUS!
Good 7.0
Well done restoration of former bank building
$32 Valet Parking Fee (no near by public parking)Hotel not as close to O's ball park as advertised
|Excellent - 1174 reviews
the perfect port for shopping, dining and fun.. welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore-Inner Harbor hotel There's a reason they call Baltimore the "Charm City." Once you visit the area surrounding our recently redesigned Hampton Inn & Suites® Baltimore-Inner Harbor hotel; once you've seen her historic districts, combed her fabulous shops, eaten at one...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1174 reviews
Good 8.0
The location was good for our Conference. The cost was good. The staff was excellent. The breakfast was good and the service was excellent. Our second room was much better than the first one. We were able to have a very good night's rest our 2nd nite
The first room we stayed in had one less than queen size bed that was very difficult to sleep in. It was the worst bed that we have ever had at a Hampton Inn. The room lay out was weird and uncomfortable as well.Charles was the valet who greeted us when we first arrived in Baltimore after a very stressful trip to Baltimore from Cumberland MD. My husband had food poisoning & was trying to recover. Charles took us right in and made sure we had an excellent bellhop to get us to our room. As I mentioned above, the first night was not good because of the bed & the room lay out. The next morning, hen we told the front desk staff person about the bed, she immediately found another room for us and ...
Excellent 10.0
The staff was courteous and helpful. The room was comfortable, especially the bed. I appreciated the wifi and the work-desk (I'm a grad student). The breakfast area was clean and attractive, and the food good, plentiful, and with diverse offerings.The hotel is within easy walking distance of many attractions, including The Tall Ships, the Harbor Place, etc. My stay was quiet and peaceful and restful.
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|Excellent - 796 reviews
Feel at home with modern comforts and warm hospitality at the Embassy Suites Downtown Baltimore hotel. Our stylish all-suite hotel is perfect for extended vacations or short business trips in Baltimore, Maryland. Settle into a spacious suite and enjoy homelike comforts including a fully equipped kitchette, 32-inch HDTV and free high-speed internet access. Ho...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 796 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
The Ac was really cold
The location was far walk from the activities. Especially with a small child. It wasn't in the best area. I felt very uneasy walking to and from the hotel.This hotel was not a 3 1/2 hotel. I stayed at a 4 star hotel the night before and that was great. The area was very 'hoodish' for lack of a better word. It was an old building, the walls were very thin. My sleep was disturbed several times during the night from noise coming from the room next door. The room was grimy and in need of repairs. Holes in the drywall and very bad patch work on the walls. I would rate this hotel 2 1/2 stars at best
Poor 1.0
We were checked out after one night of a two night stay by an Embassy Suites employee. This caused our room to not be cleaned. To make matters worse, they checked in and gave another party a key to our room and deactivated our keys.A dated hotel that tried but failed to make up for its short comings with customer service. Seemed to care more about the wedding that was going on the day we checked in then making sure we were taken care of.
|Excellent - 626 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 626 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Everyone was really friendly and really helpful. When I called for an extra blanket, it came in less than five minutes.
My room overlooked an alleyway, which is fine. Throughout the night there were noises coming through the window. I am not usually a light sleeper BUT I stayed here for the bar exam, so I was sleeping lighter than usual and woke up from the noise.Free breakfast! Full sized fridge in the room! Sink and dishwasher and two electric ranges, pots and pans, silverware, set of four plates/bowls/etc, measuring spoons, anything you could really need. No oven, but who cares? The fridge was also exceptionally clean which was much appreciated. The free breakfast was nice enough, but nothing huge to write home about. The hotel is located a two minute walk from Dunkin Donuts, CVS, 7-11, and a Royal Farms grocery store. Less than ten minutes to the convention center, five minutes to the inner harbor, couldn't ask for more. :)
Okay 5.0
Staff and Location.
Room size for the cost. Room needs to be updated.Room needs to be updated.
|Okay - 98 reviews
This Baltimore, Maryland hotel offers tidy accommodations and exceptional service. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Envy Hotel is just a short distance away from the Baltimore Convention Center and 1st Mariner Arena. The elegant, tidy rooms offer cable or satellite television, a coffeemaker, a desk, high-speed Internet access and much more. This 100% non-smoking hotel...
Overall Rating - Okay - 98 reviews
Okay 5.0
Close enough to walk to the Ravens stadium.
Bad neighborhood at night. Room had a faint smell of sewer. Sheets made me itch.Parking down the street was not the easiest to walk in and out of, elevators not working. Not safe to be alone.
Poor 2.0
Proximity to the inner harbor for the price was outstanding. Breakfast was great.
Woman threw up outside the front door, very mixed neighborhood. Air conditioning only works in some rooms and not in the hallways. Showers barely hold one person and the elevator doesn't always work.Staff was decent, fixed problems I had rather promptly. They did cancel my reservation when I called to confirm it the day before though. I was downgraded to a queen room and chose to stay there since we had gotten settled in and they kept us there with no problems. You get what you pay for.
|Good - 307 reviews
Overall Rating - Good - 307 reviews
|Excellent - 1138 reviews
With a stay at Hotel Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Baltimore, steps from Hopkins Plaza and minutes from Maryland Women's Heritage Center. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Battle Monument. Make yourself at home in one of the 202 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD t...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1138 reviews
Good 8.0
The sunken bath tub in the suite.
Did not allow me to use my kimpton rewards card.
Excellent 10.0
The staff was amazing. Every single interaction I had with the staff here was above and beyond. The service was personal and never felt scripted or forced. My new favorite hotel.
I thought the comfort of the beds were overlooked. I've had better beds in lesser quality establishments. My refrigerator was filled with items for purchase, so I couldn't use personally use the frig.staff. staff. staff. staff. Awesome job from the front desk to the valet. Rooms were spacious, tastefully contemporary and comfortable.
|Excellent - 1385 reviews
Relax or work at Brookshire Suites, a modern suites hotel in downtown Baltimore, MD. Located in the Baltimore Inner Harbor, our intimate boutique hotel offers spacious family and executive suites with city and harbor views, meeting space, fitness & business centers and free WiFi, breakfast and evening reception
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1385 reviews
Excellent 9.0
Staff was excellent, extremely courteous and helpful. Location to activities for inner harbor was great.
Valet parking was pricey.
Excellent 10.0
It was in a great location near stores, restaurants and the convention center which was why I visited.
Breakfast selection was poor and the room was quite a bit smaller than expected. Breakfast amenities were incredibly poor and the coffee machine required one to pump coffee several times to fill a small cup.This may have been a problem only in my room but the handle on the toilet didn't seem to flush unless held down. Very inconvenient.
|Good - 2917 reviews
We now offer a collection of new guest rooms and suites has been designed to incorporate a modern, private club aesthetic in the over-sized hotel rooms. Each well-appointed guest room embraces the contemporary art community including original art." Housed in a stunning French Renaissance building located in the heart of downtown Baltimore, MD and just thr...
Overall Rating - Good - 2917 reviews
Excellent 10.0
It was very clean, staff was super friendly. Perfect location between the inner harbor and the stadiums. Loved the character of the building. It is older. I read reviews before we booked and as far as the elevator being old and makes noise, it fits the character and style of the hotel. We were on the 16th floor on a Friday night and the noise from the outside traffic was not a problem.
Excellent 10.0
The staff, location, decor and food at this hotel is superb! anybody that gives this place a bad rating is just being rude and to picky. Everyone was great to deal with (especially Abraham the manager) and we will be returning soon to stay here again.
nothing at all.
|Good - 105 reviews
With a stay at Baltimore Harbor Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Baltimore, steps from Hopkins Plaza and Maryland Women's Heritage Center. This hotel is within close proximity of 1st Mariner Arena and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Make yourself at home in one of the 323 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillo...
Overall Rating - Good - 105 reviews
Okay 6.0
Location and hotel layout.
Free breakfast did not include a protein such as bacon or sausage - just hard boiled eggs.Good work out room and pool area - clean and well maintained. Beds were very comfortable. Free Wifi was useful for children's Ipad access.
Good 8.0
The staff was very ni9ce. The bathrooms were clean, there was a refrigerator, microwave and flat screen tv.
The bottom of the bed spread had something dried up and stuck to it.
|Excellent - 615 reviews
Conveniently located in downtown Baltimore, the Home2 Suites by Hilton® Baltimore Downtown is nestled on a small, quiet street close to great local restaurants and bars. Near Mercy Hospital, Baltimore International Airport(BWI) and several major office buildings, Home2 Suites Baltimore Downtown is also close to museums and major attractions such as Inner Har...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 615 reviews
Good 7.0
Lucky to get Street parking so I didn't have to pay $25/day. Location was within 4-5 blocks of Inner Harbor.
Elevators took for ever, so slow! Room was supposed to be non-smoking but when wife & I entered it reaked of cigarette smoke.Suited definatly for a business traveler. Bed was very comfortable & room had everything u need. Updated my room from a queen suite to king which was very nice! Shouldn't be priced anymore then--- weekend,--- weeknight. Nice but not great! Felt like I overpaid for what I got.
Excellent 9.6
I liked the look and feel of the property and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
The $25/night parking was steep compared to other properties.
|Excellent - 1488 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1488 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The staff was amazing -- so helpful in every aspect!
NoMy husband and I would love to stay there again when we travel that way.
Excellent 9.0
Location to inner harbor was fantastic. ... great with little kids
Downtown parking charges.... $30 per nightVery clean and nice hotel
|Good - 202 reviews
Downtown Baltimore Hotel Near the Inner Harbor Housed in the original 20th century Old Town Bank, the Holiday Inn Express® downtown Baltimore hotel is located just minutes from the Inner Harbor, Baltimore Convention Center and many area businesses. Our accommodations are the perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers. Other hotels in Baltimore, M...
Overall Rating - Good - 202 reviews
Good 8.0
Friendly staff, good breakfast, and large beds compared to a local 4-star hotel that we had stayed at during the same week.
WiFi was pretty weak in my room. My room was located on the corner of the 3rd floor and had trouble picking up any signal with my phone or iPad. My laptop was able to connect between 2-3 bars, but it was still slow and I experienced dropped connections.I would recommend this hotel. It was a good value for the money. They didn't nickel and dime and had a great, friendly staff. I had a much better experience here compared to the 4-star Baltimore Mariott Waterfront hotel which I stayed at for one night during the same week.
Excellent 10.0
Friendly staff, breakfast in the morning, nice accommodations for customers.
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Little is 5' 2" and 120 pounds.
His last known address is in the 1800 block of Martin Luther King Drive in Peoria.
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Ga. Judge Takes Theft Plea and Resigns; 8 State Jurists Left Office This Year After Conduct Probes
Posted Dec 12, 2012 1:06 PM CDT
By Martha Neil
For the eighth time this year, a Georgia judge who had been the subject of a misconduct investigation has left the bench.
This time, it was Shirley Wise, a probate judge in Camden County, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. She resigned after pleading guilty to two theft counts and violation of her oath of office, the newspaper was told by District Attorney Brian Rickman.
Wise got seven years of probation, was fined $1,000 and paid $5,500 in restitution.
The plea ended a Judicial Qualifications Commission ethics case against Wise that had been scheduled to go to trial Monday.
As previous news coverage details, Wise was accused of taking bribes from a county vendor and pre-signing marriage license applications. Instead of performing weddings herself, which was part of her job as a probate judge, she referred couples to more expensive for-profit wedding chapels, the JQC contended in ethics charges.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "Judge accused of taking bribes, pre-signing marriage licenses"
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Uncorked Ventures Blog
Porter Family Vineyards
Porter Family Vineyards is one of the most unique and interesting wineries in Napa Valley. Located in the cool climate region of Coombsville, which I've talked about a bit in recent days, the defining aspect of Porter Family Vineyards is a rather large hill in the center of the vineyard. Lying within that hill is the 17,000 square foot winery that is now producing world class wines.
While other, perhaps better known properties in Rutherford and elsewhere in Napa are constantly trying to create these wine caves, which according to many within the industry, are the optimum way to both make wine, but also to age wine before its release, Porter Family Vineyards has one of the best natural setups I've had the opportunity to come across.
I ran into Porter Family Vineyards for the first time during a trip to the Ferry Building in San Francisco which seems to have been a bit of luck given that distribution for Porter is more heavily centered in Florida, rather than here in the Bay Area at least based on some of the distribution models that I've been able to dig up.
Tom and Beverly Porter have a story like many others, they moved to Napa to have a bit of peace and contentment in an otherwise busy world. Scientists by trade (Tom quite famously helped patent some of the technology that sits within every 3.5 inch floppy disk, as well as helping design the automated ticketing system for BART that gives my 3 year old no shortage of amusement when he knows how to put his ticket in and the tourists seemingly have problems) they seemingly couldn't have been happy with simply making a bit of wine for themselves and family members, once they realized that they had something special on their hands. The way that the family speaks in deference to a set of fossilized sandpiper tracks that they found on the property, I think helps to show that this is a different family than many others in Napa in both their long term goals for the property, but also the fact that they are bringing a sort of scientific method of study to their families winemaking venture. That combination of a long range way of looking at a winery project, shown both by putting the winery into the hill itself (not a cheap venture, to be sure) as well as putting their own name on the label, helps to explain that this is a wine project that is being made, to exist for quite some time. The Porter's children, Heather and Tim, both of which have had careers of their own before being drawn to the winery project, also help run the day to day operations of the winery bringing a wide and diverse set of skills of their own to the project. Heather spends part of her time as their assistant winemaker while Tim helps to handle the winery's financials, an increasingly complicated and time consuming job for many projects these days.
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Of course, any amount of passion from owners doesn't help, without the help of an outstanding winemaker. Ken Bernards needs perhaps no introduction to the hard core oenophile, but a brief background shows a stop as onologist at Domaine Chandon and then a full career making world renowned Pinot Noir at Ancien Wines. Bernards continuing as winemaker once the Porter Family bought the property makes a ton of sense when you consider his background in Chemistry. This is the only winery website that I've ever seen that includes quotes from books like, John Reader, Missing Links: The Hunt for Earliest Man
Lastly, I don't want to leave our readers without a mention and highlight of the philanthropic nature of the winery itself. Besides supporting a number of interesting and unique causes from the Napa Valley Food Bank to the Michigan Tech Fund, the family makes a wine called Amani. This is pretty unique in the world of wine where wineries will sometimes make a wine and donate the profits, or a few dollars per sale. The Porter Family donates the entire $28 purchase price per bottle to the Amani Children's Home in Tanzania. Focused on not only rescuing children from a life on the street, but giving them a warm, safe and comfortable opportunity to build a new life for themselves afterward, it's hard to think of a more worth endeavor for a wine.
Ok, so lastly a word about the wine. This is classic Coombsville in many ways. Cooler Cabernet Sauvignon meets Syrah and even a Rose and Chardonnay. Wine Spectator has consistently rated the wine at 90 points or above, noting strong and chewy tannins across multiple vintages-a highlight of cooler climate growing regions throughout Napa, especially Coombsville.
All of this is to say, this is clearly a winery worth of checking out and the next time you feel like ordering a few $30 bottles, Amani sounds like a nice way to do that doesn't it?
Blackbird Vineyards A New Napa Classic
There's been a ton of debate about Napa vs Bordeaux for well over a generation now. I've always been somewhat frustrated by the whole idea that as an industry we have to decide who makes better Cabernet Sauvignon, can't we simply agree that it's good for the world of wine and wine drinkers that two regions on two continents make outstanding Cabernet, in largely divergent styles.
Part of that divergence comes from the fact that Bordeaux tends (well, if you eliminate the first growth's that let's be honest, few of us can afford anyway) to source grapes from multiple vineyard locations in a contiguous location to craft their wines. Part of the reason for that difference, which is a rather large one when we're talking about how wine is made, is how vineyard sites were drawn up in Bordeaux and truly across much of wine country in France. The French created their vineyard plots by looking at terroir or the natural geography of the land, before defining ownership. In California, even Napa Valley the ownership piece has always come first, it's not necessarily a bad thing, but it has lead to many more single vineyard offerings in Napa than you'll often see in Bordeaux, if you compare similar price points.
At Blackbird Vineyards, there is a certain European and French sensibility to their wine, which comes from both ownership and their winemaker as well. The winemaker on site is Aaron Pott who comes with two unique experiences which likely make him uniquely qualified to make a French inspired Cabernet in Napa Valley. First, he tells the story about learning about wine for the first time in a Parisian Bistro at the age of 9. He ordered a glass of milk, only to be told that milk is for babies and being brought a watered down glass of red wine. I haven't spent an inordinate amount of time in Paris, but anyone who has traveled there of late can probably both appreciate the story and believe that it probably happens more than we know. Secondly, Pott spent 6 vintages working in St. Emillion after meeting and befriending winemaker and winery consultant extraordinaire Michele Rolland while working at Newton. Newton itself is a hot bed of sorts of European influence within Napa, having employed several winemakers of European descent over the years. In any case, if you want a French inspired Cabernet, finding a winemaker with a UC Davis viticulture degree and experience making wine in both Napa and Bordeaux makes a lot of sense. We'll talk about Aaron's work here and elsewhere at a later date, but we hope it suffices to say that the winery is in exceedingly good hands here with Food & Wine's Winemaker of the Year for 2012 at the helm.
Anyone running a business knows that good hires and smart planning takes someone to set up a business in such a way to allow those type of smart decisions to happen, so we should mention that here's where I think Blackbird shines when compared to other wine projects. Founder Michael Polenske comes to the world of wine with a financial planning background and he has taken that focus and applied it to the wine industry.
Frankly, that isn't something that we see all the time, too often winery projects get out of hand in terms of pricing vs quality as they serve only as an ego building exercises for the owner/founder and never end up being run like a real business. That's why you end up seeing so much $100+ Napa Cabernet sitting on the secondary market. Polenske says that he is now in the business of leisure, which is just better stated than we ever could, but it's important to note that he also owns a variety of sites around Napa devoted to food, art and furnishings. We don't typically mention business arrangements in this space, but it's refreshing to see simply because I'd love to see more of these targeted and focused projects around the valley. It frankly makes my job easier when a winery offers an interesting take on Napa Valley Cabernet, does it well and offers the wine at a fair price point given the quality.
These are wines that we can ship in any of our wine clubs and we think, they are wines that you, as a consumer should be aware of.
Specifically, their Arise red wine (which contains almost enough Merlot to be so named, not like any winery would make that choice given the current sales environment swirling around the varietal), priced at $50 is a wine that deserves notice by consumers for a few reasons. First, as you might expect, it is more European in style meaning you'll find more acid and less fruit forwardness especially in the 2011 which was produced in a cooler Napa Valley vintage. Arise hits the mark in terms of great Merlot, which unfortunately many American wine drinkers wouldn't recognize even if it were sitting on their dinner table. The wine is dry, yet brings a certain sweetness which is another of the trademarks of the grape, although it's one usually only found in high end French versions of the grape.
Ahnfeldt Wines
It appears that when we named our company Uncorked Ventures, we set ourselves up to have plenty of company with that Uncorked term. The latest folks that we came across with a similar name have a special place in that group because they make some really good wine as well.
During a recent trip we walked into the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa, only to be looking at "Uncorked at Oxbow".
If you aren't familiar with the Oxbow Market, it is set up in a similar fashion to other high end food emporiums which bring together a group of separate vendors within a single facility, the concept in many ways is similar to a Farmer's Market in many ways, but with permanent stalls and typically with more prepared food. My wife and I have a peculiar affection for the Ferry Building in San Francisco and are anxiously awaiting the opening of something similar in Oakland's Jack London Square, if that project can ever get off the ground. Given Oakland's newly found center at the center of the food startup scene in the Bay Area, it makes you wonder why the developer can't pull that one off-but back to Ahnfeldt and Uncorked at Oxbow.
After a moment, we realized that Uncorked at Oxbow was in effect a tasting room for Ahnfeldt Wines.
That brings us to the important part of the story, Uncorked is more than a standard tasting room where there is wine and frankly not much else. It features open mic night's, barrel tastings, blending sessions and generally aims to open the side door to the wineries that we all love and let the general public have a look at how things really get done in Napa. It's a really cool idea and a project that deserves our support.
Another reason that the project deserves our support is that Ahnfeldt makes some damn good wine. Routinely scored at 90 points and above by major wine critics, the winery offers in many ways the essential grapes of Napa Valley: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. When it comes to wine tasting in Napa Valley, people can sometimes be overwhelmed by the number of available choices and winery options. Ahnfeldt makes itself an interesting and unique place to taste based on both the environment as well as the way they've set up their wine program. It's always fun to learn a little something when you visit Napa, Ahnfeldt helps there by offering an interesting mix of wines. As an example, they offer a Napa Valley Merlot, but also a Reserve Merlot from their Hardman Vineyard. It might be challenge for your palate, but the chance to see the differences inherent to a single vineyard in Napa Valley is a fun thing to taste and try. Their Cabernet Sauvignon program offers something similar while it additionally offers two single vineyard choices, one from the Mountain District-which is unique because it is one of the highest vineyard sites in Napa, more than 2,000 feet above sea level.
I also appreciate the winery having a couple of other labels available in order to offer a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and what I think might be the next big thing in Napa, Sangiovese.
In this space we typically talk a bit about the winemaker in question, at Ahnfeldt he really needs little to no introduction for most of our readers-Paul Hobbs who quite simply makes some of the most memorable Cabernet Sauvignon in both North and South America in any given vintage. Hobbs has produced a running number of 95+ point wines, which fits well with Ahnfeldt and what they are trying to accomplish. Let's just say I'm sure Hobbs' services aren't cheap these days, so it says a lot about the commitment of owners Celeste and Bruce and their commitment to the labels to bring him on board. The couple although married in 2005 have both been part of Napa's wine scene since the mid 1980's. Bruce has grown and sold grapes for years as a side project to his law practice and Celeste opened and operated one of the nicest, smallest and most exclusive bed and breakfast's in the region.
The next time you find yourself in downtown Napa, Uncorked at Oxbow is a great place to check out and enjoy a unique and memorable wine tasting experience.
Lang & Reed Wine Company
Every once in a while you end up running into a bottle of wine that you really like, even when it comes from an unexpected place. I've already talked about the chagrin that often overtakes me when I have a friend, or a neighbor who suggests a friend's wine, or a wine that they really like. I mean, if I had a couple of bucks for every time someone suggested that we purchase some wine from their friend who was making it in their garage, or this great wine from a 1M+ case winery, well my wife and I would be choosing better restaurants.
Enter a bottle from Lang & Reed Wine Company.
I was blown away.
Lang & Reed fits the mold of a winery which would open, make some good wine and then rapidly scale up production before being sold. But it hasn't. I thought that would be the model for Lang & Reed based on the founders having a long stretch of experience in the wine industry, which in this case seems to have made them sure that building a brand for themselves and theoretically their children, makes more sense.
A husband and wife team of Tracey and John Skupny own Lang & Reed Wine Company. John's resume in Napa Valley and beyond is longer than virtually any others than you could possibly find, but stops in the marketing departments of Caymus (in the 80's no less!) and Coppola certainly would open the entire world of Napa to him in terms of grower relationships and the opportunities that help to create a world class wine. His wife and business partner Tracey spent over a decade in the marketing & sales departments at Spotswoode (I warned you, good connections abound) before taking time off to raise their two sons (something I can greatly appreciate in terms of the amount of work, stress and the lack of genuine road map given I have my son a couple of afternoons a week) and as the kids have grown closer to adulthood, has focused more attention on the winery. She's also the director of the Napa Valley Vintners Board of Directors, so it's pretty clear that Lang & Reed are every bit of a partnership.
What really interested me about Lang & Reed was the fact that despite a St. Helena address, they have chosen to focus their winery project on Cabernet Franc. There are a number of issues with Cabernet Franc, not the least of which is that the average consumer isn't necessarily going to choose a bottle of it when a more familiar Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir is present.
The winery offers two versions of the Cabernet Franc, an entry level more approachable bottle (the one I was able to taste) priced at $24 retail and a more structured and dense, single vineyard offering priced at $48. While the number of available varietal specific Cabernet Franc's isn't wide even here in the Bay Area, I'd have to say this was among my favorite versions of the varietal that I've tasted over the past three years (well right up there with Mark David).
Oh and as you'll look around their website, you'll notice their love for animals, especially a set of Saluki dogs. We're lucky to have neighbors who have a couple of them a few doors down and I can attest that the dogs really are intelligent and incredibly gentle with the variety of little kids trying to do everything short of ride them around the block.
Lastly, I can't help but say that we need more wineries like this in Napa Valley, but elsewhere as well. Focusing on a more obscure varietal like Cabernet Franc should be something that those of us in the industry respect and average consumers try to support when possible. More choices in terms of wineries and types of wines is a good thing for consumers and Lang & Reed is a great example of a winery taking a chance of sorts, but crafting a really high quality wine at the same time.
Dos Lagos Vineyards
Dos Lagos Vineyards, in my estimation is going to one of the most talked about names in Napa Valley within 5 years: Here's Why:
I've talked about Atlas Peak before in this space, but it is truly one of the more interesting and unique places in Napa Valley these days. I've heard it described by a few folks who have been the Valley for some time (certainly longer than I have) that Atlas Peak is much like walking back in time, to a simpler time in Napa. That's a time before the tasting of Paris, before the $30M+ sales of wineries and before the pretentious nature of some wineries which have gained famous names more for real estate than for wine.
When we start to look at wineries and wines to include in our wine clubs, we tend to look at two things. Vineyards and winemakers. Sure a great story is a bonus and makes writing these blog entries and newsletters easier, but at the end of the day the most important aspect of a winery is what ends up in the glass.
The vineyards on Atlas Peak aren't at issue any more. The wide ranging and dramatic success of Stagecoach Vineyard among others has truly put the AVA on the map when it comes out outstanding growing areas for Cabernet, among other grapes. In fact, when we've done informal taste tests with some of our best customers, they tend to enjoy Atlas Peak wines at least as much as their more famous relatives on Howell Mountain and other mountain AVA's within Napa Valley.
The second aspect of a winery is their winemaker. Here's where everyone should truly be sold on Dos Lagos-their winemaker is Robert Foley. Foley isn't one of the new generation of winemaker superstars who doubles on the San Francisco celebrity circuit, but you'll recognize a few of his winemaking projects immediately: Pride, Switchback Ridge and School House. If you were to ask a number of wine critics which Napa Valley winery made mountain fruit a household attraction, I'm betting more than half would tell you that Pride is the biggest thing in mountain wineries within Napa. All that is to say that Foley's credentials are as strong as any winemaker, anywhere.
If you were wondering how Foley came to this project, a short guess has to be centered around the fact that the grapes from Dos Lagos are in his own wineries' Claret. If you feel strongly enough about a vineyard to include them in a wine whcih carries your own name you're probably going to feel comfortable making an esate wine for the fruit as welll. Foley hasn't taken on a new project, by our count at least, for at least a decade. For an industry veteran, I think that speaks volumes about what he thinks of the Dos Lagos fruit.
Lastly, no article about a winery is complete without talking about the folks behind the idea and the brand. Dos Lagos is owned by Tom & Marcie Dinkel. The Dinkel's, unlike so many winery owners (or even wine club owners, present company included) have chosen to not clutter their own website with personal information-so suffice to say that the couple seems to have a diverse set of interests, such as a day job in solar power, loving the America's Cup which has finally come to San Francisco and of course some art along the way as well.
If you're looking for a new, interesting Napa Valley Cabernet then Dos Lagos should be at the top of your list. With their first vintage under a decade ago, Dos Lagos is still a new venture and stands to continue gaining market share and attention as time goes on.
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Technology In our Schools?
Original post made by Concerned Parent on Aug 10, 2006
Is your child currently benefiting from the level of technology education described below? Is this too little, too much, or just enough:
"Technology will be incorporated in all aspects of the program beginning in kindergarten. Besides the low tech audio/video (audio tapes, CDs, videotapes, DVDs), overhead projector activities, students will be introduced to computers, peripherals, and video production. In individual, paired, and small groups, students will learn the basic fundamentals of word processing for simple activities. They will then learn how to develop more sophisticated documents using graphics, charts tables, and other visuals to enhance their work. Students in GRADE 2 will begin to learn how to use PowerPoint to present information to the class and by GRADE 5 students will learn the majority of the applications contained in the Microsoft Office Suite. In communication, students will learn to use email for sending and receiving information and use the Internet for research projects. The use of IPods, language-learning software and electronic writing tablets will also be examined. Students at the middle and high school levels will have a similar learning experience in technology and will also be trained to use technology."
Yearly Equipment Investment:
New computers: 1 per 4 students
Writing Tablets: 1 per 2 students
IPods: 1 per student
Learning Software and Subscriptions
Digital Cameras: 1 per classroom
Targeted grant funding is already being processed to bring this to HALF of ONE single elementary school and to ONE high school elective. No plans exist to bring the remainder of that school, nor the rest of the district, up to an equivalent technology level.
Any concerns about this or does this seem A-OK with everyone?
on Aug 10, 2006 at 1:38 pm
Video equipment and editing software starting in first grade. Video presentations are in the process becoming a basic career skill.
on Aug 12, 2006 at 10:14 am
I am not a parent. I am not that far out of school myself. Still, I feel compelled to weigh in.
Our children do not need more technology. They need more freedom, and more love. While I think it's important that the younger generations learn to navigate new technologies, I think it's also obvious that from a practical standpoint, our children and teenagers are far more adept than their teachers at adopting and making use of new programs and electronic devices. Children are quick learners; they've caught on to the use of PDAs and online communities like MySpace with a speed we adults can only dream of.
So it's not by training in technology that we can help most, but by allowing them the freedom to be children, and by recognizing their own unique selves. The more testing and institutionally-imposed standards we implement in the school system, the less students are valued for their own personhood and the more they're seen as numbers, as interchangeable cogs performing to keep up to some score. Treating people in such a way is dehumanizing and demoralizing, and demoralized people will so much more readily engage in unethical behavior. The rise of plagiarism over recent years is testament to the fact that this is a very real problem.
I am not suggesting more guidelines for teaching ethical behavior; rather, I am suggesting only that we treat our children as children, and give them the love and freedom they deserve, so that they'll feel supported in exploring their own inherent interest in new tools and technologies. I know this doesn't address the issue specifically raised in the question, but I did want to urge parents to look at the cost of trading recognition, attention, time, and love for technology, computers, and *things.* This is what *I'm* concerned about.
on Aug 14, 2006 at 12:36 am
Technology certainly has its place in education, but let's not go overboard in thinking that because our region is so tech-focused that our children's education also needs to be so "tech-centric." Children do not need to be exposed to all of the tools of business so early in life and education. It's far more important that they learn to use their imagination, think logically, reflectively, creatively and critically, learn to get along with others, learn to take risks and deal with failure, have fun, read books, (develop an attention span!), and connect their learning to people and places, not just computers and other gadgets.
I am no technophobe, and I'm not ignorant regarding the skills children may need eventually. But come on - these applications are not so complex and hard to learn, so I don't see the need to start so early. As an elementary school parent, I'd rather see my son encouraged to draw pictures and write and tell stories in school, with little if any need to create something with a computer. He says (for now - just wait a week!) that he wants to build planes and space ships some day, and I can't think of a better starting point than pen and paper, Tinkertoys, Kid K'nex and the like. In his school, I'd be totally comfortable if computers were used only to access and display information, or for interactive math/reading exercises on a limited basis. As a high school teacher, I have plenty of technologically sophisticated students, but when they do projects involving digital video, Flash animation, Power Point, etc., I need to caution them because they frequently spend more time and energy working on form than on content, style over substance. When I've required PowerPoint presentations, I've found that the best final products come from the best thinking. A plain, simple, uncluttered presentation of creative, original, detailed thinking is certainly preferrable to a slick, attractive display of muddled thinking and disjointed information. A student who has thought deeply about the content will figure out how to use the technology effectively, even at a basic level. Students who skimmed through the thinking and preparation are anxious to insert animation, a/v clips, backgrounds and sound effects, but then what? The strong reader and thinker can learn the bells and whistles of an application in a day or a week, but what will it take to get the tech wiz to back away from the keyboard and do some deep reading and thinking?


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Are you planning to be on the roads for July 4th this year? You won't be alone. Traffic will be heavy for events like the Peachtree Road Race, and fireworks displays across the area. But don't sweat it-- we've got a list of road closures and places to avoid that will help! Here's what you need to know: Peachtree Road RaceRoads have already started closing in preparation for Thursday's Peachtree Road Race. Parts of Juniper Street, North Avenue and Piedmont Road will remain closed as crews get everything ready. From now until Thursday afternoon, you can expect delays throughout the entire 6.2 mile course that winds through the city.Streets around the start area will close at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. Once the start area is secure, Atlanta Police will close the course through the finish area. Start line area road closures The following streets will close at 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning:Peachtree Road from Lenox Road to Peachtree Dunwoody Road Around Lenox Road from Peachtree Road to Lenox Road Lenox Road from Peachtree Road to Ferncliff Road Buckhead Loop from Peachtree Road to GA 400 Phipps Boulevard from Buckhead Loop to Wieuca Road Wieuca Road from Old Ivy Road to Roxboro Road Roxboro Road from Kingsboro Road to Peachtree Dunwoody Road Pritchard Road from Roxboro Road to Oak Valley Road Lakeside Road from Pritchard Road to Kingsboro Road Kingsboro Road from Roxboro Road to Lenox Road Oak Valley Road from Peachtree Road to E. Paces Ferry Road Finish line area road closures10th Street from Charles Allen to Monroe Dr. will be closed starting on Tuesday, July 2 at 12:00p.m. to Thursday, July 4 at 3:00 p.m. Monroe Drive will close between Virginia Ave. and Kanuga St. at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 and will remain closed until around noon. Peachtree Place Closed from Peachtree to West Peachtree at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 and remain closed until noon. Legendary Fourth of July festivities at Lenox SquareRoad closuresFrom approximately 8:00 p.m. until the streets are cleared of pedestrian traffic, Lenox Road between Peachtree and East Paces Ferry roads, as well as Peachtree Road from Wieuca to Piedmont roads will be restricted. This is to allow pedestrians to watch the fireworks show from Lenox Road. All Lenox mall entrances will have controlled access beginning at 3 p.m., and will close to vehicular traffic at 6 p.m.Intersection closingsThe property's main entrance drive will close at 4 p.m. and several intersections will be barricaded at 6 p.m. These intersections include the following:Peachtree Road and Lenox RoadPeachtree Road and Oak Valley RoadEast Paces Ferry and Lenox RoadPeachtree Road and Stratford RoadPeachtree Road and Lenox Parkway (Ring Road)Wright Avenue and Lenox RoadKingsboro Road and Lenox RoadEast Paces Ferry to Lenox Parkway (Ring Road) ParkingPaid parking will be in place at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza starting at 5 p.m. Parking fee is $10. Attendees can also park in the Neiman Marcus parking lot for $20 which offers priority departure assisted by the Atlanta Police Department. A portion of the parking fees will benefit the Simon Youth Foundation.After the fireworksFollowing the conclusion of the fireworks, APD officers at intersections will direct traffic away from the event area. They will also control exits from Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. Mall parking decks will close until pedestrian traffic clears the area.East Paces Ferry will remain closed until the bulk of pedestrian traffic has entered the MARTA Station, after which, vehicular traffic will be directed out of the area.MARTAYour best bet for attending the July 4th festivities is to take MARTA. Click here for more information!
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I am looking for a copy of Drafix Professional CAD v3.02. If anyone has one, please let me know - I'm sure we can work something out.
I also have hundreds of old drafix quickcad 3.02 (9/22/95) files. I have been playing with Turbocad designer 2d. So far the files I have tried to convert work in six different formats.
The drafix will work with windows xp and lower without any problems. I just upgraded most of my computers to windows 7 able to run XP mode. I know some of you have had some luck using the program however, what about when its time to upgrade windows again..... Drafix will be a dead program!
Now for the question.....
What newer program(s) can be used to convert the old files?? Programs that will work on windows 7,8,9,10+
I have, but not tried; autocad lt 2000, 2002, autocad 14, autodesk aec pro suite....
DAMMMMMM, quickcad was/is soooooo easy to use!


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Kraft Food Groups is recalling more than 7,000 cases of cheese.
An East Texas girl is battling for her life, diagnosed with bone cancer, and needs the help of East Texans. 9-year-old Pa'sha Williams of Kilgore, a standout softball player, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, bone cancer, in May.
"She sustained the injury playing softball. Her parents were thinking she had a little injury to her leg. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma which is bone cancer in the left tibia, lower leg," says cousin Ramona Harvey.
She's now in treatment in a Dallas hospital, and her family, friends and classmates are holding a fundraiser to help with medical bills.
"To help them out with their expenses, traveling back and forth from Dallas to home; also to help them with expenses while they're gone," Harvey says.
For those who know the energetic little girl, it's heartbreaking, but they all are being strong for Pa'sha, and asking everyone who can help, to be strong as well.
"Our motto is 'tough girls fight strong.' We're trying to be strong for her because I believe that as she sees the mass support coming together in unity and strength it will also help her to continue to fight," says Ramona.
The benefit for Pa'sha Williams will be held tomorrow morning starting at 10 at the 'O'asis' at 611 Highway 135 in Kilgore.
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The Register's Annual Bike Ride Across Iowa
A photographic journal of the seven-day bicycle tour in it's 35th year. RAGBRAI is herald as the largest, longest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. Each of the eight host towns welcomes the cyclists with red carpet treatment and display, roads are practically depleted of vehicles to make way for the thousands of riders attending. It's an event that should be experienced by anyone with a love of people, bikes and good food.


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Package of all verses in parashah as separate MP3 files. Downloaded as a single ZIP file - zip file extraction software required.
Each study guide starts with blessings for studying and reading Torah, followed by an overview of parashah. The text of each Torah portion is provided in vocalized Hebrew and English as well as unvocalized Hebrew to prepare for the reading from the Torah scroll itself, along with the co...
The groundbreaking volume The Torah: A Women's Commentary, published by URJ Press and Women of Reform Judaism, has been awarded the top prize in the 2008 National Jewish Book Awards.
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The Haftarah Commentary is a comprehensive new translation of the weekly selections from the Prophets and Writings, complete with meticulously cantillated Hebrew text, commentary and translations, essays, gleanings from sources modern and ancient, notes, glossary, bibliography, and additional selections for use as alternatives to the traditional haftarot. To insure the accuracy and accessibility of the new volume, consulting editor S. David Sperling, a professor of Hebrew at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, reviewed the entire text and commentary.
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"Eminently useful."--Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, CA
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"The goal is to entice people into reading the Bible."--Gustav Niebuhr, The New York Times
Music can be a wonderfully effective teaching tool for preschool aged children. My Jewish World guides teachers through the process of introducing and utilizing song in the classroom to teach Jewish values.
In her comprehensive and easy to follow book, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh includes twenty-six songs, religious and secular, that will help to facilitate an environment of fun and learning. Each song addresses important Jewish concepts and many use Hebrew words and prayers. Judy provides comments, activities, and creative ideas, specific for each song, which can be used in the classroom to learn about being Jewish every day. The importance of saying the Sh'ma each morning, learning the Hebrew words for colors, understanding body parts, and the value of cooperation are only some of the Jewish concepts touched on in the book.
In addition, Judy Ginsburgh includes a list of suggested books for many of the topics. These books help to reinforce and expand the lessons laid out in the curriculum.
With a helpful glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish terms and the companion music CD, My Jewish World is a wonderful guide to making music significant in the Jewish classroom.
Rabbi Edwin Goldberg's new book Heads and Tales: Stories from the Sages to Enlighten our Minds brings age-old tales to life once more. Designed as an introduction to the art of reading rabbinic literature, Heads and Tales opens the door to the creative genius of the rabbis of long ago.
Using this carefully selected collection of stories, Heads and Tales will help instill a love of Jewish stories, while also helping students gain the skills needed to be critical readers of these traditional stories. In addition, these stories demonstrate that the issues that concerned our ancestors in past generations are similar or are the same as those that concern us today. The tales found in the book, while they may have been written in years gone by, remain most relevant.


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Hi, sorry for the English are a very fair Italian
Basically, I installed "Carbide.ui 4.3", I created a nice theme for "nokia belle"
but I can not compile the sis file. I get this error:
" the following error occurred in the packaging process: java.io.filenotfoundexception: C:\Program Files (x86)\Nokia\Carbide.ui Symbian\eclipse\plugins\com.nokia.tools.packaging_184.108.40.206110311148\runtime\win32\SKIN_COMPILER.exe (accesso negato)"
how can I fix this?? please help me