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How do you feel about the traditional accompaniments served with oysters? I'm talking about hot sauces, mignonette sauces, etc. I feel like these sauces overwhelm the taste of the oysters (not that I don't like the sauces, I just treat them like a side dish). Any insight into how these sauces became standard issue with oysters?
I agree that hot sauce and cocktail sauce are too overpowering for oysters, but I love mignonette with oysters--I think it enhances the oyster's flavor.
Since we regularly do oyster roasts I consider myself somewhat of an expert.
I'm also spoiled by South Carolina Low Country oysters because they are small and salty.
We buy them by the bushel as they come in clusters, take them to the car wash and basket wash them (I live in a fishing village and most of our car washes have these giant baskets that rotate for washing oysters) because you must get the creek mud off them.
Throw them on a hot grill and throw a wrung out wet towel over them. Steam until just cracked open.
I serve them with beer, melted butter, and my own cocktail sauce.
1 cup Heinz catsup (must be Heinz)
1/2 cup horseradish
Juice from one lemon
Three dashes Worchestire sauce
Serve with saltine crackers.
To me, it doesn't get any better and that is taking it back to basics.
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Blueherons -
You're taking me back to my youth. I was born & raised in SC & have fond memories of oyster roasts in Beaufort. I was back in SC a few years ago with my wife, who'd never been. We were in Murrells Inlet about 4:30 in the afternoon & decided to stop for a late lunch/early dinner. The place we stopped was right on the creek, & they had oyster beds just outside. They had an early bird special - buy one entree & get a lesser priced entree for half price. She ordered the crab cakes (the most expensive entree) & I got a "single" oyster roast. my single turned out to be a little over 4 dozen of the tasty, briny little oysters. At 1/2 price my meal came to $7.98. What a deal & what a meal!!
I like sweeter oysters all on their lonesome, but I find that a little bit of cocktail sauce does wonders with very salty ones.
I don't like all the sauces either, just oyster with maybe a squirt of lemon. The salty briny flavor is just awesome. I would love to become an oyster connessiour and taste them from all over. We went to a great place in NY City's train station that must have had over 50 different varieties. I was in heaven - I think I love the northeastern ones better then say florida or new orleans.
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You're talking about the Grand Central Oyster Bar which has been around "forever". It is expensive, but has the best, most extensive list of oysters anywhere. It also has both New England and Manhattan clam chowder. Without getting into an argument from New Englanders (I'm living in Boston this year), they are different concoctions and are both delicious. If you haven't done it, try eating at the rounded "bar" area. You can watch some of the food preparation which is always enjoyable.
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Yes, that's it - we loved it. I also had a special herring that is only served during a short few weeks period - it was awesome. Yes, I think Manhattan clam chowder is with a red base, correct? Similar to Bermuda chowder.
Hey, I first started eating oysters (in my 30's) as a vehicle for horseradish. I don't think it overpowers the oyster flavor, it's very complementary.
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My wife's family were having lunch at an oyster establishment in Brittany, and Papa asked for lemon. The waiter replied, very coldly, "Monsieur, this is not a fruit stand!"
I like'em any way I can get'em, and whether I take them buck naked or with ketchup and horseradish depends on both my mood of the moment and the nature of the oysters. Big Gulf oysters at the Acme in NOLA call for saucing; delicate little Malpeques are I think best on their own.
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I'm with you, kevin. I do have some preferences though. horseradish and lemon with big fat Afalatchacolas, a dash of hot sauce with Chincoteagues, mignonette with bluepoints and nothing at all with Wellfleets and north except an occasional squeeze of lemon or lime and maybe a quick grind of pepper.Oh' and either a good beer or and ice cold vodka, or maybe a nice glass of Muscadet Sevre et Maine
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I'm with you too, Kevin
I agree about the sauces being unnecessary -- IMO the only way to have oysters is raw without an additional flavoring. I will take a forkfull of cocktail sauce with horseradish between oysters as a palate cleanser, however, maybe it reminds me of the ginger with sushi.
I like to eat the oyster and drink the oyster liquor unaccompanied. I'll dip my fork in the mignonette and taste it as a palate cleanser.
I like lemon and horseradish with my oysters. Occasionally, I'll put a dab of siracha on them.
I think it's highly dependent upon whether or not you truly *love* the taste of oysters... Many people have just become accustom to the combination, just as many have become accustom to the taste of a remoulade with their crab cake.
A good mignonette is just one of those things that tastes "right" with an oyster to most people, but obviously you don't have to overdo it. Subtlety is key on a lot of things, and I'd say this definitely falls under that category.
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"Any insight into how these sauces became standard issue with oysters?"
Who really knows where certain eating habits got started. Oysters have been a food source since the Neolithic period and were cultivated long before the Christain era. The Greeks served them with wine, probably drunk from a glass not as a condiment. As far as a timeline for popular condiments, again who really knows. Somewhere along the line someone decided to add a little something to oysters, and it just caught on.


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I am writing regarding the discussion about the Model Blocks program that Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington and the Town of North Hempstead are endorsing. I am shocked and horrified that the idea of having the first four blocks of Main Street modified and made to be more "uniform" has even been considered, much less proposed.
I was born and raised in Port Washington, and have raised my children here too. It is a unique town that mixes the old with the new in a balanced way that you don't often see. This is one of the reasons why so many people from other areas have relocated here and raised their children here too. When I was growing up here, it was a much smaller town, with lots of small businesses that were run by our local neighbors, who we all knew, or went to school with their children. It has changed a lot since then, not always for the better, but change is inevitable. Change is also progress, so I accept most of it willingly.
However, the proposal by some architect to change and modify the very backbone of our town (Main Street) is just unacceptable. It clearly demonstrates the fact that the firm proposing this has no connection to our town in any way, but has been hired just the same to present the proposal to change the facades of the buildings on Main Street "to allow for the development and construction of four-story, mixed use Business/Residential buildings." I have heard that one of the buildings brought up often during the open forum that was held, was the building that houses Arena Sports. To "townies" this is known as the "Stannard Brothers Building." Although they have not owned it for many years, this is one of the original families from Port, so it certainly holds some historical significance. In addition, Arena Sports provides a great resource both for our children and sports enthusiasts alike as they have anything you need, along with a personal approach to assisting you. Have the architects at this firm ever had to stop in there on the way to a game to replace the missing kneepads or other sports equipment for one of their kids? I would guess not, as they don't live here, but they want to tell us how it should be changed.
The thing that really shocks me is that Residents would endorse and promote such an idea. We have stood by and seen our many parks and ponds renamed after our newer neighbors that have done good things for our town. But let's be honest, we have allowed the renaming of some areas after people that have been in this town for only a few years, taking away the names of the long-term families with historical significance in this town. This is more of the "I love this town so much, now let's change it" mode that I have seen for a while. This is exactly what the Model Blocks program is trying to do, and we must stand up and fight this. Take a look at what was done up on Port Blvd. in the last year. If you look at the uniformity of the stores that have been redone, it looks just like any of the newer strip malls that dominate the American landscape, and has absolutely no character left in it. Is this what the people of Port Washington want? I know I don't.
I strongly suggest that anyone that has interest in keeping our Main Street and the character of the town as it has been for generations, to stand up and take notice and object to these proposed changes in an effort to thwart this potential travesty in the name of modernization.
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Boy Scout officials say NH open to change in national policy on gay members
"I think the sentiment in New Hampshire has been tilted more to changing the policy. I cannot say it's changing in favor of the resolution as presently written," said Gerry Boyle, chairman of the executive board of the Daniel Webster Council, which represents most New Hampshire Scouts and adult leaders.
"The resolution as presently written is to make a policy change affecting Scouts only and not adult leaders," said Boyle, a previous council president and current Concord District Court judge.
As for the view of allowing gay adult leaders, Boyle said: "I think the sentiment is divided in New Hampshire. However, I think the majority sentiment is to change the policy for everyone."
Among those voicing concern about the coming vote is the father of a New Hampshire Scout. Meanwhile, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester, which has many Scout troops, says its policies will not change, regardless of the vote.
Tom Farrelly, a father active in his son's Seacoast area troop, is angered by the way the Boy Scouts of America has handled the matter, including bringing to a vote something he feels is quite unnecessary.
"It's made the situation worse than it needs to be," Farrelly said Saturday. "They're bending to the political blackmail of activists. It's forcing them (Boy Scouts) to think about something that really has nothing to do with Scouting."
Farrelly said the subject of sexuality in any form should not be part of Scouting.
Kevin Donovan, director of communication for the Diocese of Manchester, said in an email he could not "respond to speculation about what may or may not happen" with regard to the Boy Scouts of America vote. "I will say that any vote would not affect the principles of ethics we hold all volunteers to.''
The Daniel Webster Council, which represents most of New Hampshire, with 13,000 youth members and more than 5,000 adult members, has four of the 1,400 national delegates who will converge at the annual meeting in Grapevine, Texas, this month. The vote will be taken and results released on May 23. If adopted, it will take effect Jan. 1.
A section of the resolution states: "No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone."
The proposed resolution can't be amended to include adult leaders, according to Boyle, who wants to keep an open mind until all the discussion has concluded.
He said two discussions involving members of the Scouting community at the Tilton School and Manchester's Camp Carpenter in March offered "very open and frank discussions, very emotional discussions on both sides of the issue."
No matter how the vote comes out, the issue of allowing gay youths in the Boy Scouts won't be settled, according to Boyle.
Another delegate, Manchester attorney Craig Donais, agrees.
"If I were a betting man, I'd put money on that. We'll have a resolution next year," he said.
Donais said he is "conflicted" and hasn't made up his mind on how he will vote.
"My feeling is this has become a political issue," said Donais, the council commissioner and a member of the DWC's executive board. "I think it's a complicated issue. You've got folks on both sides of the issue who feel strongly about a change or not a change. I've certainly heard from folks advocating for a change or remaining the same."
But, he said: "The sense was if we were talking about a policy change, the policy change would apply to youth and adults."
Donais said Scouts don't talk much at all about sexuality, gay or straight.
"The overall Scouting policy is when sexual-related issues come up, it's not something Scouting should address," Donais said, saying they are encouraged to talk with their parents and/or spiritual counselors.
The Boy Scouts conducted surveys of Scouts, parents and members of the Scouting community. Comments from the Scouting community in the Northeast were more positive for allowing gay Scouts and leaders than they were from people in other parts of the country, according to Donais, who pointed out that many of the states that have legalized gay marriage are in this region.
Boyle said the other two delegates are K. Mark Primeau, president and CEO of the Bank of New Hampshire who serves as the DWC's president, and Ray Bellemore, the council's vice president for physical resources. Neither could be reached for comment.
During a recent event on the Internet, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who finished sixth in New Hampshire's GOP presidential primary last year, said the Boy Scouts should maintain their current policy.
"The fact is, this is a private organization. Their values and principles have worked for a century now, and for pop culture to come in and try to tear that up because it just happens to be the flavor of the month, so to speak, and to tear apart one of the great organizations that have served millions of young men ... that is just not appropriate," Perry said during a discussion on the Family Research Council's "Stand With Scouts Sunday" event.
"Frankly, I hope the American people stand up and say, 'Not on my watch,'" said Perry, an Eagle Scout who wrote a book on Scouting.
According to Donovan, 60 Scouting units - troops, packs, venture teams - have parish sponsors. Knights of Columbus councils sponsor nine additional units. In total, there are 1,589 Scouts and 1,269 leaders involved.
Volunteers in parish-sponsored Boy Scout troops, Donovan said, "are required to undergo our training and screening requirements and would continue to have to" acknowledge they understand it is their "obligation to abide by the provisions contained in the Code and Policy."
Donovan added: "Beyond the obvious standards for correct moral behavior in sacred Scripture and the tradition of the church ...,'' church personnel are required to: act or behave in a manner consistent with accepted Catholic standards of moral or ethical conduct; act in a manner consistent with civil law and church law; comply with diocesan standards, policies and instructions, including this code; avoid situations that might be perceived as formally rejecting the teachings of the Catholic church and the Christian way of life or promoting causes in direct conflict with the teachings of the Catholic church; act in a manner consistent with a commitment to maintain a celibate and/or chaste lifestyle; refrain from abusing alcohol or drugs; and engage in conduct that has a positive impact on the reputation of the diocese and its parishes, schools, institutions and agencies.
"If a volunteer can't sign the Code," Donovan said in his email, "he or she is not eligible to serve as a volunteer working with children in our parishes. If a volunteer is found to subsequently be in violation of the Code, they are prohibited from volunteer ministry."
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What does Morgan Freeman believe in? Himself.
In 2011, on Piers Morgan Tonight (CNN), Morgan Freeman briefly admitted to the world the truth about is divine status, "Are you a God fearing man?" asked the notable interviewer. "I'm God" he said, without hesitation, confirming many beliefs and suspicions people have about the actor who often plays God. Clarifying, he said:
(Morgan) Freeman: "…right, I'm God. Now, that sounds frivolous but what I mean is that if God exists it only has to — it can only exist in you, not outside you, right?"
(Piers) Morgan: "Absolutely."
You'd think the announcement of the god among us would create a bit of a buzz, but it did not. The problem is that no one really takes it seriously. And why should they? Everyone knows that God is an old white guy who lives in the clouds, right? Wrong. According to Freeman (as well as the scholarly consensus), God is an invention of mankind, and not the other way around. In an interview with The Wrap earlier in the year, Freeman provided some context to his claim of divinity:
(Would you consider yourself an atheist, or agnostic?)
Freeman: "It's a hard question because as I said at the start, I think we invented God. So if I believe in God, and I do, it's because I think I'm God."
For the thinking person, even skepticism is a slippery slope. How can we believe or disbelieve in "God" if we made Him up in the first place? Questions of atheism or agnosticism (and of course theism) must be suspended until we have a working definition of God. (This is reminiscent of the problem of equivocation.) Since "God," with a capital G, is socially constructed or 'invented', we are free to personally explore questions of meaning and spirituality. This is a cornerstone of existentialism, which enables (and ennobles) us to be God, ironically. As Nietzsche put it, "God is dead" and we are free. But "God" keeps coming back! It's all so confusing!
Freeman: "My belief system doesn't support a creator as such, as we can call God, who created us in His/Her/Its image." (The Wrap)
For Freeman, and gnostics (and entheists), there is no contradiction in identifying as or with God, for it is a transcendent idea. The contradiction is in fact saying that God does or doesn't exist in a literal sense. If we accept the idea of transcendence, or enlightenment, or whatever it is that Freeman is identifying with, how then do we be it (God)? Do we keep deifying and idolizing false images, or do we honour that spirit within through our thoughts and actions? Do we take the resurrection of Christ to be literal, or to figurative in that individuals can be and identify with Christ? Is Morgan Freeman Jesus Christ? Or is he a Buddha, a self-selected chosen one, or otherwise, simply doing go(o)d work? Oh, Lord. By this logic there may be thousands, no, millions of Gods on Earth.
Further to Mr. Freeman's enlightenment, he believes God has a green thumb and speaks to us through a divine plant called cannabis. This excerpt from a Guardian interview quotes Freeman:
"A while ago, Freeman said he may have given up hard drugs but he still enjoyed his ganja. I ask him if he still smokes a lot. "No. I don't smoke a lot." Ganja, I say. "Oh!" his eyes light up. "Never give up the ganja." He calls it God's own weed and talks of the burning bush."
Freeman's marijuana advocacy is no secret, as elucidated in a recent interview in Newsweek (2012):
(You've also been a big proponent of the legalization of marijuana.) Freeman: "Marijuana! Heavens, oh yeah. It's just the stupidest law possible, given history. You don't stop people from doing what they want to do, so forget about making it unlawful. You're just making criminals out of people who aren't engaged in criminal activity. And we're spending zillions of dollars trying to fight a war we can't win! We could make zillions, just legalize it and tax it like we do liquor. It's stupid."
This entheist agrees. Well, there you have it. Morgan Freeman, epic actor and cult icon, is God, and he likes weed. Do you suppose there is a connection? Is Freeman just stoned out of his mind, or genuinely inspired? I wonder if he ever passed a joint and said "Hey, god is free, man." Anyways, as far as God is concerned, Morgan Freeman has made me a believer in Him, Morgan Freeman. What is his authority? Well, as a great actor, he is a master of 'make believe.' But don't take it from me… Check out God's work for yourself in "Through the Wormhole, with Morgan Freeman."


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Noise, sentiment and StockTwits. (The Psy-Fi Blog)
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How speculators made the housing bubble worse. (Slate)
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Wha the Fed thinks about the housing economy. (Real Time Economics)
Edward Glaeser, "You should buy a house only if you have found a home that gives you the space and neighbors you need to live a good life." (Bloomberg)
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The ISM non-manufacturing number shows continued growth. (Calculated Risk)
The manufacturing economy is keeping growth from tailing off. (NYTimes)
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Your surprise ingredient will be the talk of the table if you add beautiful candied-violet garnishes to salads or desserts.—Jeanne Conte, Columbus, Ohio
12 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
2 egg whites
1 large bunch wild violets (including stems), washed
In a bowl, beat egg whites with a wire whisk just until frothy. Place
sugar in another bowl. Taking one violet at a time, pick it up by
the stem and dip into egg whites, covering all surfaces. Gently dip
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Is it just Grazia Daily, or is this Glee photoshoot story turning into a bit of a monster? The GQ shoot by Terry Richardson that stars Lea Michelle, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith in a series of provocative poses has sparked a debate which is raging for longer than Russell 'n' Katy's wedding celebrations.
The crux of the issue is to do with how appropriate it is for actors who play School-aged characters in a family series posing in what can only be described as Terry Richardson's 'signature style' for a men's mag well known for its erotica-lite photoshoots.
It's a story that the world and her BFF have waded in on, and now Jane Lynch has joined in too. Initially, Grazia Daily thought 'yay! Coach Sylvester's here to sort it out!' But then we realized we had completely blurred the line between fiction and reality. Actually, in spite of her bristly alter ego (who would undoubtedly have said something highly insensitive about the whole fandango) Jane has made a very solid and thoughtful point regarding the shoot. She said "I think whenever you put a woman scantily clad in underwear it makes a lot of other girls and women feel badly about themselves, so it should be done with great consciousness."
Jane's comments come a few days after Dianna Agron (who plays Quinn – keep up!) gave her views on the pictures, saying that the three actors were "asked us to play very heightened versions of our school characters. A 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' version." She added, diplomatically, that "it wasn't my favorite idea, but I did not walk away."
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March 1995 NewsletterWines evaluated last month: 167 Rejected: 155 Approved: 28 Selected: 2
It looks as though Spring has srung. This is the time of year when we traditionally start dusting off the things around the house that have been gathering dust and spruce them up or replace them with something new.
How better could we say "hello" to Spring than with these two unique varietals? We haven't featured either one for quite some time. One comes from a superb wine growing area which hasn't graced the pages of this news¬letter for nearly two decades!
I am referring, of course, to our import the 1994 Swartland Colombard from South Africa. This wine is just about the cleanest, most refreshing wine I've had in years. It would be a terrific addition to your Easter dinner.
The domestic selection is from an old friend whose name always brings a smile to our hearts and warmth in the glass. Martini is one of the workhorse wineries in California, making classy offerings for over three generations. Our Cabernet Franc is a terrific wine, loaded with exotic fruits and yet show-ing a delicate finish. They made barely enough to offer it to our members. To¬gether they could provide the one-two punch to enhance any meal. Salud! PK, Jr.
Domestic SelectionCABERNET FRANC, 1992. LOUIS MARTINI
Kab-er-Nay Frawnk
In 1937, Louis Martini acquired a large vineyard 1,000 feet above the Napa Valley floor crossing the Napa-Sonoma county line in the Mayacamas mountains. Moun¬tain vineyards have long been noted for low yields and the resultant richness in the grapes. Since legally he couldn't label his wines from either Napa or Sonoma because the grapes came from both, he settled on "California Moun-tain." This term could signify low qual¬ity except in the case of Martini where the wines were intense, yet gentle on the palate and age worthy.
The Martini vineyards now total more than 1,000 acres, including hold¬ings in the Cameros, Healdsburg and Monte Rosso. Martini has made some outstanding whites, yet it is the reds for which they are best known. The win¬ery is currently run by the third gen¬eration: Carolyn who is president and her brother Michael, winemaker.
Cabernet Franc is a late coiner to the red wine scene in California. As recentlyas five years ago you probably couldn't find more than two or three wines on the shelf labeled Cabernet Franc. Maybe you'll find twice that many today. Even with this stupendous growth, Franc won't be muscling Cabernet Sauvignon off the shelves in the near future. Its softer structure and bright fruit defi- nitely make it more user friendly than its more tannic counterpart, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc has long been a major grape component in the great wines of Bordeaux, especially the opu¬lent St. Emilions and Pomerols. Here, when blended with Merlot, the result is more fruit and flavor in the begin¬ning, yet with enough stuffing to age well. Franc is often blended with Sau¬vignon to tame the roughness its big brother normally exhibits early in its development. While 100% Francs are rare, ours is also the best introduction to this grape we've tasted.
At first sniff, whiff and smack, many tasters would guess this wine is Cabernet Sauvignon. It has the black cherry and vanilla flavor matched with a warm, full mouth feel. The differ¬ences become apparent in the spicy component and a marked cranberry fla¬vor which sets it apart from the rest. A classic match with broiled meats sea¬soned with rosemary or thyme. Serve cool and open an hour or two ahead.Cellaring Suggestions: Terrific now. Flavors will become more integrated, with another year or two in the bottle.
Imported SelectionCOLOMBARD, 1994. SWARTLAND
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It's more than 20 years since we featured a wine from South Africa. The political climate wouldn't permit it until recently. Boy, have things changed in that time! You could say that the wine industry here has done a complete flip-flop in terms of its marketing of fine wines. Twenty years ago, 70% of the wines from South Africa came from the giant, govern¬ment-controlled co-op, the KWV. To¬day, it's less than 40%, the slack being made up by small, hand-crafted winer¬ies and private co-ops.
South Africa's wine comes from the southern tip of the continent at Cape Province. The area was colonized by the Dutch in the middle 17th century. They brought with them a love of fine wines and classic German and French viticulture. The natural advantages of this region are impressive. Its growing season never experiences frost, hail or autumn rain. It harbors few if any dis¬eases and its soil is so rich that the farm¬ers boast of using less than one tenth the fertilizer of their European coun-terparts. These advantages, coupled both the hot days and cool nights, produce some of the best grapes on Earth.
Our selection comes from the larg¬est private co-op in the country. It's not as big as you might imagine. By California standards it would be considered a boutique. Swartland Cellars is located in the Malmesbury wine growing district about 30 miles from South Africa's most famous grow¬ing district, Stellenbosch. It was founded in 1948 by 15 farmers who decided to break from the traditional practice of selling their grapes to giant co-ops and found their own cellars. Up until 1977 they sold their grapes to small wineries. It was then that they decided to market all the wines them¬selves under the Swartland label.
The slate and granite soils found around Malmesbury are perfect for the production of finely tuned whites like our Swartland Cellars Colombard. When grown in the hotter plains of California and the Provence, this grape yields a dull, insipid, flavorless wine. With fine soils and cooler climate, one is treated to the best this grape can pro¬duce. Lovely pineapple and melon scents shyly release themselves and de¬velop in the mouth. The tightly wound structure and crisp finish make it a per¬fect foil for rumaki appetizers or sea bass in parchment with pesto (pg. 5).Cellaring Suggestions: Very enjoyable now. Will hold for another year or two.
Member Inquiry"Paul: It's interesting to note the big differences between the ages of most California's wineries and their European counterparts. When did California come into its own in the world of wine?"
S. T., Stevenson Ranch
The European grape varieties, called Vitus Vinifera, are considered to be the finest for making wine. They were brought to California in the mid-19th century. Winemaking in Califor¬nia enjoyed a short spurt of success until a vine pest called phylloxera, which at¬tacks the root system of vines, de¬stroyed many of the vineyards. The grape vine's natural root system was susceptible to this pest, but native Cali¬fornia vines weren't. The solution was to graft the vines of the susceptible plants to the roots of the resistance ones. California caught on to this idea early, but it took Europe a bit longer. By the end of the 19th century, phylloxera had decimated most European vineyards.
At the beginning of this century, as Europe was recovering from the scourge of phylloxera, California was struck by the scourge of Prohibition. Prohibition (1920 to 1933) virtually destroyed the wine industry. Vineyard owners survived by uprooting their fine wine grapevines and replanting inferior, but easily transportable, table grape varietals. With Repeal, the California wine industry was reestablished, but since the fine wine grapes were largely not available, wineries concentrated on quantity instead of quality. Inexpensive "jug" wines and sweet dessert wine produc¬tion was the order of the day. The re¬vival of California fine wines did not occur until the early '60's when in¬creased demand for table wines forced planting of the better varietals.
While Europe can draw on centu¬ries of experience in both viticulture and winemaking, the California industry essentially began in the '50's and '60's. But its progress has been rapid thanks to highly innovative scientific practices unencumbered by tradition. Extensive microbiological research and fermen¬tation techniques developed in Califor¬nia are responsible for the delicate, finely flavored white wines we have today. Yet, in keeping with tradition, many winemakers still age their wines in small oak barrels while fermentation is carried out in modern, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks or hy¬gienically sound barrels. Vineyards, too, have moved forward with stricter crop control because quality, generally speaking, is in inverse proportion to quantity. Today's California wine pro¬duction is a combination of old world traditions and new world technology. And, the best is yet to come.
Adventures in Eating
This recipe uses one of my favorite combinations, sea bass and parchment paper. Sea bass is absolutely perfect this time of year. You must get it fresh as the ten¬der flakiness, which tastes like but¬ter, is lost once the fish is frozen.
If you've never cooked in parch¬ment paper, you're in for a real treat. This method can both brown the fish and cook it in its own juices for added flavor. You can substitute aluminum foil for the parchment but it won't come out exactly the same.
The beauty of using parchment is that it allows for some evaporation on the outside of the fish while still holding the juices inside the fish. I guess you could say it's like getting your fish and eating it too. (Does anybody know what that expression means?)Sea Bass in Parchment with Spinach
To prepare this dish you will need:
Dish to marinate fish.
Parchment paper.
1 lb fillet of sea bass
2 bunches fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
Black olive paste
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice from 1 lemon
1 cup dry white wine or vermouth
Pierce fish with fork all over. Mari¬nate in lemon juice, wine, salt and pepper for 2-6 hours, turning every 60 minutes. While fish is marinat¬ing, clean and stem spinach. Spin dry in salad spinner or pat dry carefully. Do not wring out. Saute in olive oil with half the garlic until just barely wilted. Remove excess water. Cut two pieces of parchment paper in the shape of a heart and fold in two. Cut the fish in half. Put half the spinach and half the remaining garlic on one half of one piece of parchment. Place the fish on top and spread the olive paste over the top. Fold over the pa-per and crimp all the edges to seal. Repeat for other piece of parchment. Bake in preheated 425° oven for 12 minutes and serve immediately. Each parchment serves two.
By Ed Masciana from his hopefully soon-to-be-published book: Living Well, A Cooking Guide for the Healthy Hedonist.
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#395B Colombard, '94. Swartland "Clean melon and tangy citrus." Reg. Price $7.99 37.55% disc. $59.88/case $4.99/each
#295A Gewurzt., '93, Son. Creek "Spicy pineapple and tangerine." Reg. Price $8.99 30.03% disc. $67.08/case $5.59/each
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[THE_SOOTHSAYER] 8:01 pm: Good Evening Folks! Welcome to the Jets Insider.com chatroom and welcome Westchester Journal News Jets beat writer Andrew Gross. Thanks for joining us, Andrew!
[AndrewGross] 8:02 pm: Hey Gang, thanks for checking in, looking forward to the chat
[Banks81] 8:02 pm: Hi Andrew, Thanks for being with us this evening. Which UDFA really stuck out and impressed people at camp?
[AndrewGross] 8:03 pm: First, let me just say that, unfortunately, we didn't see a lot of meaningful on-field action. I would think the Va. Tech FB Jesse Allen turned a couple of heads, good size, pure blocker.
[AndrewGross] 8:04 pm: Would love to say Leonard Peters did a great job, but he looked like he was a step slow. Could turn out to be a special teams player, though.
[Blair Thomas] 8:04 pm: Hi Andrew, I met Eric Coleman today actually, nice guy, how do you think the strong safety position will play out between him and Eric Smith this season?
[jetswin] 8:07 pm: Andrew, welcome to JI...You career covering the Jets is cooincideing with the Mangini regime, do you feel that will hinder view on the Jets or are yuo well versed in their history. BTW, I'm a Westchester resident and enjoy your work in the Journal. One comment on the Va Tech player, good to see it was not a waste of his time missing graduation.
[AndrewGross] 8:07 pm: I guess we're all waiting to see what the heck Sione Pouha adds to the mix, but I don't think you can count on him. The Jets should hope Kenyon Coleman turns out better than they expect.. It's also a stretch, but Darrelle Revis was telling me he thought Andre Wadsworth was in great shape. Of course, Darrelle was
about 15 when Wadsworth last played in the NFL.
[AndrewGross] 8:09 pm: True on Allen and thanks for reading the paper. Though in my professional guise I'm completely objective, I was raised in New York as a die-hard Jets fan. I can remember the thrill of getting those plastic Jet calendars each season from Hess gas. We had a country house along the Delaware River and I'd listen on the radio on Sundays (No TV). It is a bit weird because previously I covered the Rangers and the Jets are the first team I've covered that I grew up loving.
[AndrewGross] 8:10 pm: That said, it doesn't hinder my objectivity. I've been in the business long enough to separate
my personal life from the professional stuff.
[JETS_for_life] 8:08 pm: Hi Andrew, do you have any offseason updates on the training and health of our team's leader and quarterback, #10 Chad Pennington?
[AndrewGross] 8:09 pm: By all accounts, Pennington is on target with where he wants to be. It's interesting to him talk about how he's able to work out his whole body this offseason and not just concentrate on his shoulder. He should be in real good shape for the June minicamp.
[jetswin] 8:10 pm: excellent, thanks
[andrewgrossfan] 8:10 pm: 1- how many qbs were at mini camp. and who looked best..2-are the rookies excited about leaving hofstra in 2008.3-did you hear that quincy carter got a 2 game suspension in af2 thanks andrew
[pauliec] 8:12 pm: It's still pretty early in the year but we are all eternally optimistic, as always. With the tentative current squad, with Chad, Jones, a great corps of receivers, a strong, evolving defense, and a maturing o-line -- how do you wee us competing with the Pats this year for the AFCE? Thanks.
[AndrewGross] 8:12 pm: There was the Utah QB Radliff and Marvin Burroughs from Villanova. I saw them throwing on the side, not enough to give a great scouting report. I will say this: they must really like Radliff if they brought him in considering he had some trouble with the law, which goes against what Tannenbaum and Mangini usually do. Burroughs seemed to have some size but couldn't gauge his arm.
[andrewgrossfan] 8:13 pm: 4-any update if curtis martin is actually coming back
[AndrewGross] 8:13 pm: The only rookie I spoke to about leaving Hofstra was Revis and, honestly, it doesn't make a difference to a guy who didn't grow up in NY. Didn't hear about Quincy Carter but can't say that it shocks me. Kudos
for following the AFL2, though.
[AndrewGross] 8:15 pm: I think the Jets and Pats are clearly the class of the AFC East, though not necessarily in
that order. But I do think the Jets will be battling in December for first place. I have said before that it is possible the Jets could have a worse record this season but still be a better team. However, I do think this should be at least a 10-win team.
[pauliec] 8:15 pm: awesome, thanks
[King Koopa] 8:15 pm: Hi Andrew, What did Mangini and Co. think about the progress Dewayne Robertson and Jon Vilma made in the 3-4 defense despite not being "perfect fits"? Are they long term solutions at their respective positions?
[AndrewGross] 8:16 pm: As for Martin, nothing definite yet but I'd be shocked if we didn't have a retirement announcement shortly, possibly prior to June 1.
[AndrewGross] 8:17 pm: As for Vilma and D-Rob, I truly believe the Jets did see progress, they weren't just blowing smoke when they kept saying they saw things that we in the media were clearly not seeing. I expect the defensive line, as a whole, to be improved this season (less Kimo, good news) and that will be good for Vilma. Plus, Harris is a prototypical inside LB, at least in body. If he can play, like the Jets think he can, Vilma should get help there, too.
[Jetman10] 8:18 pm: Hi Andrew, What is your opinion of Darelle Revis and was it a good trade for the Jetsby moving up to grab him? Secondly who do you think will be the better rookie this year Darelle Revis or David Harris and then throughout there career?
[King Koopa] 8:18 pm: I tend to agree, thanks
[AndrewGross] 8:18 pm: On D-Rob, he'll be used both on the nose and on the edge, I believe, this year, and I think the flexibility will help him since it may keep the offensive lines guessing.
[ChanTheMaster] 8:18 pm: Curious about D'Bricks weight, I heard he is actually a bit lighter then last year. He seemed to wear down last year a bit and have trouble getting push in run blocking (although pass blocking was pretty good for a rookie considering the ends he faced) I was hoping he'd come in over 300, is there any reason to be concerned?
[King Koopa] 8:19 pm: sounds like a good plan for d-rob, thanks again
[AndrewGross] 8:20 pm: I did like the trade for Revis. I never bought into the idea that the Jets gave up too much because they only gave up picks in the 2007 draft, which they clearly had decided was an inferior talent pool. Had they lost picks also in 2008, I would have said it was too much. Too early to tell on Revis vs. Harris, especially since
Revis may yet wind up as a safety. Given that Revis will also return punts, I would say his risk of injury is a little higher so Harris may be looking at the longer career.
[FBFan] 8:20 pm: Hi Andrew ... I'm wondering if you have a feel for how many fullbacks might make the team....would they possibly keep two? When/how many more cuts are made?
[Tim Allen] 8:21 pm: How many fullbacks will they keep on the roster, awest coast offense uses them alot. I wonderif they will keep 2
[AndrewGross] 8:21 pm: I did not see D'Brick at Hofstra. Mangini swears he's eating and keeping his weight up and when I last talked to Mangold, he pretty much said the same thing, that D'Brick was working really hard in the offseason and looked good. I just have the sneaking suspicion weight (or lack thereof) may always be an issue with D'Brick.
[Thinker] 8:21 pm: Hi andrew, do you think that we set at TE with Baker, and do you think that K Colman is the answer at DE.
[AndrewGross] 8:23 pm: On the fullbacks, Darien Barnes and Stacy Tutt I think will make the roster. I could see them carrying a third, too.
[star95] 8:23 pm: Evening Andrew the biggest X factor for the JETS this year is how are they going too defend 3 and 7+ this year? WHO can you see making an impact with rushing the passer. Does JasonT look good?
[andrewgrossfan] 8:24 pm: were those 4 veterans(kowelewsk blanton tutt and adams ) happy about being at rookie mini camp and do you think there roster spots in danger
[AndrewGross] 8:24 pm: I happen to like Chris Baker as a player. He was kept in as a blocker a lot, partially to help out D'Brick. He showed some athletic ability and good hands but he'll obviously never be a game-breaking, All-Pro TE. That said, I never saw the need for the Jets to draft a TE. I don't know if Coleman is the answer at DE but I think he'll be part of the solution.
[Tim Allen] 8:25 pm: was wondering how Jesse Allen will fit in....
[AndrewGross] 8:26 pm: Spoke to Kowalewski briefly (we Syracuse guys have to stick together) he didn't express any dismay at being at rookie minicamp. On the other hand, it's never a good sign to be a veteran there. So yes, I'd say their roster spots are definitely on the bubble.
[AndrewGross] 8:28 pm: Sorry, forgot Allen. If he can make the team, he'd provide the Jets with a pure blocker, a role B.J. Askew was never satisfied with. Obviously, Allen making the team would depend upon what contributions he could make on special teams.
[Tim Allen] 8:28 pm: ahhh tks
[AndrewGross] 8:30 pm: Star95, don't know if this answers your question but I thought I answered it up top this way: I guess we're all waiting to see what the heck Sione Pouha adds to the mix, but I don't think you can count on him. The Jets should hope Kenyon Coleman turns out better than they expect.. It's also a stretch, but Darrelle Revis
was telling me he thought Andre Wadsworth was in great shape. Of course, Darrelle was about 15 when Wadsworth last played in the NFL.
[ChanTheMaster] 8:30 pm: Back to D'Brick's weight for a second. You indicated it may be concern throughout his career. Do you think he can become an elite LT and live up with to his draft status under 300
[AndrewGross] 8:30 pm: Star95, am I not getting the gist of your question?
[AndrewGross] 8:32 pm: On D'Brick, in a word, no. I think he can have a solid career in the NFL and you hate to judge a guy just off his rookie season, but I saw a decent player last year, I didn't quite see the potential for an elite player. And if he can't bulk up and get stronger, then he's going to have real problems. Actually, I think he's going to have real problems if Kendall's not by his side.
[Blair Thomas] 8:33 pm: Some O-line questions Andrew; How do you see the Kendall situation playing out? Might the jets sign Andruzzi even if Kendall stays on? And do you think the depth along the O-line is adequate? Thanks.
[WestCoastOffensive] 8:34 pm: SAR's here = 3 mods
[AndrewGross] 8:35 pm: I just don't see the Kendall situation playing out well in terms of him remaining with the team. The brass obviously did not take kindly to his looking to renegotiate and Kendall's status as a media go-to guy already didn't sit well with Mangini. I definitely can see the Jets pursuing Andruzzi, even if it's to push Kendall if he stays. But I doubt we'll see that scenario play out. As for the depth, I don't like it, Wade Smith, possibly Trey Teague, Adrian Jones? Not good.
[SAR I] 8:36 pm: Of the Jets first 6 games, 4 are against playoff teams and the other 2 are against divisional opponents. If the Jets get off to a 1-5 or 2-4 type start, is Kellen Clemens ready to take over the team? From what you've seen, do Tannenbaum/Mangini love the guy and would the players execute under his lead? Or do you think that Kellen's too green to be put into that type of situation in October?
[ArmyJet] 8:36 pm: lol
[King Koopa] 8:37 pm: good question actually
[DantheGreat718] 8:37 pm: yea great question
[Cack89] 8:37 pm: Andrew, its nick from the article you wrote, how are you?
[LB54] 8:37 pm: Hi Andrew, what can you say about Chansi Stuckey? Is his foot fully recovered? And there were rumors that he is too slow (because of the foot injury), but how'd he look in practice (speed, catching, etc)? Thank you!
[AndrewGross] 8:38 pm: First of all, to me, throwing Kellen in under those circumstances would smack, to me, of a panic move and I don't see Mangini being that way. I think Kellen is gaining respect in the locker room and he's a very bright guy. The Jets do like the way he takes charge in the huddle. Of course, it's completely different in game situations. Realistically, Kellen might be ready to compete for Chad's job in 2008. But if Chad were injured and he had to play, I don't think he'd embarrass himself.
[JumbalayaJet] 8:38 pm: Do you think we'll see Vilma at OLB?
[AndrewGross] 8:39 pm: Hey Nick, thanks for checking in. For anybody who didn't see it, I did a story on Nick as a NFL draft preview on what it's like for fans to go down to Radio City.
[WestCoastOffensive] 8:39 pm: KC wouldn't embarass himself. Check. No chance for the quick Lombardi?
[AndrewGross] 8:40 pm: Again, can't give a full report on minicamp, other than Stuckey stretched well, never saw him full speed. He tells us the injury is no longer a problem and I've got to believe that's what the Jets think, too, otherwise they might not have picked him given they only had four picks. He's a good possession receiver, maybe
not exactly what the team needs but he should stick around, possibly as a practice player and actually contribute to the team at some point.
[AndrewGross] 8:41 pm: Given the way the Jets play in the 3-4, Vilma on the outside might make some sense. But you know what, I just don't think we'll see it. I think Mangini is convinced this is going to work with Vilma inside.
[jetswin] 8:42 pm: Even though it might seem the Jets are solid at WR with Coles & Cotch, I'm worried about that position. Do you see the team making a splash after the June cuts at that spot. Most of us feel Macarriens is a goner. (LB jumped my question a bit, however I'm talking about vet help).
[JumbalayaJet] 8:42 pm: Vilma at OLB now that we have Harris?
[King Koopa] 8:43 pm: i think both in the middle.....
[AndrewGross] 8:44 pm: Almost everybody believes McCareins is a goner but I was told that the Jets have absolutely no cap issues and if they do cut a player, it will be performance based and not salary based. If that's true, they could decide to keep McCareins around. But they also might believe Brad Smith is ready to take over on
some deep patterns. I think the Jets will definitely look to bring in a veteran WR. I think Dwight will definitely be gone.
[JETS_for_life] 8:44 pm: Hi again Andrew, so you alluded a bit to Wadsworth already, but I've read different things from various football sources about him...I for one have been sort of intrigued by his attempted comeback, do you think he'll make the team and if so, significantly contribute? Or are you leaning more towards thinking he's done?
[ChanTheMaster] 8:45 pm: While not a surprise to many Jets fans, Cotchery kind of came out of nowhere to have a really big season last year. Do you see any young or unheralded guys making a leap like that this year?
[AndrewGross] 8:46 pm: The facts say that Wadsworth was done in 2000. I've definitely been intrigued by his comeback attempt and I think it will be fun to follow during training camp. If either Wadsworth or Haynes make the roster - and I would think the latter is more plausible - then Tannenbaum/Mangini will look like a genius. What I like about the Wadsworth comeback is he's not doing this because he needs this. He's a wealthy businessman in Arizona. So that's a positive.
[andrewgrossfan] 8:47 pm: do you think the basketball player will make the 61 man roster
[AndrewGross] 8:48 pm: I don't think you can call him unheralded. But I think the addition of Thomas Jones will really help Leon Washington, I look for him to make some nice improvement this season and he should be used more in the passing game.
[NYDreamer] 8:48 pm: Hi Andrew, just logged on, I personally feel that Eric Barton is a prototypical 3-4 lb. Do you think his day's are numbered with the JETS considering all of the talk prior to the draft? I think it would be a mistake.
[King Koopa] 8:48 pm: I believe David Bowens has some talent as a passrusher, he had a lot of sacks over the past few years for the Phins for a non-starter......Does he have a chance to start or will he be just a pass rush specialist?? Also can we ever expect Justin Miller to finally turn it around as a Corner? He seems to have all of the tools, I know he is very young.......
[AndrewGross] 8:49 pm: 1. I don't think the hoop player-turned-WR will survive anything but the first cut.
[AndrewGross] 8:50 pm: 2. Barton's days with Jets most likely are numbered, but I could see him playing with them this season then getting traded, cut, etc.
[AndrewGross] 8:51 pm: 3. I see Bowens more as a pass-rush specialist.
[King Koopa] 8:52 pm: thanks
[SAR I] 8:52 pm: I'm struggling to get the Jets over 7 wins this season and I need your help to see how we can get back to 10-6. We only played 5 games against teams with winning records last year, winning only 1. This year, we have to play 10 games against legitimate playoff-caliber teams and I haven't seen anything in Chad or the rest of the Mangini Jets to lead me to believe that they are capable of taking that next step. To get to 10-6, we'd need to go 5-5 against superior teams and an almost perfect 5-1
[SAR I] 8:52 pm: against the scrubs. What have we done outside of some rooks and a veteran RB to get us to go where no Jets team has gone save for '68, '98, and '02 by being consistently dominant against the big boys?
[AndrewGross] 8:53 pm: I think Brad Smith has the potential for plenty of improvement, just based on the fact that last year was really his first at the position. This was the first offseason where he could concentrate on learning the techniques he needs to know. He's got the sped and hands to make it work.
[jetswin] 8:53 pm: he's multiplying!
[King Koopa] 8:54 pm: good to hear about brad smith.....i think we forget about him alot, and he really is a pure football player
[Blair Thomas] 8:55 pm: Mike Tannenbaum has said the Jets will spend to the cap but they're going to be well under the cap after signing the rookie class so who is the money going to go to? And is there any talk about a Kerry Rhodes extension at this point with 2 years left on his rookie contract?
[AndrewGross] 8:57 pm: Here's what I don't like about trying to figure out wins in May: How do you know for sure who the superior teams are? Sure, the Pats but, still, you don't know about injuries, how Randy Moss affects chemistry, etc.? I mean, who would have counted the Jets as a superior team at this time last year. The NFL is such a transitory league at this point. I say, if the team is good, then the wins will work themselves out. And based on Thomas Jones, D-line help, Revis, Harris, the Jets are better.
[WestCoastOffensive] 8:57 pm: AG, Miami gave us a scare by interviewing Brian Schottenheimer. What is the consensus on how long BS will be with the Jets? AND: if he does leave, does he take the "secret sauce" with him? Or does Mangini have the ability to run (essentially) the same offense?
[King Koopa] 8:57 pm: great answer andrew!
[SAR I] 8:57 pm: Cop out.
[King Koopa] 8:58 pm: lol
[WestCoastOffensive] 8:58 pm: Andrew's aikido is strong!
[AndrewGross] 8:58 pm: Tannenbaum did say he'd spend to the cap and he has mentioned Rhodes as somebody he wants to get extended. I think they'll do it sooner rather than later. What they did with Bryan Thomas and Cotchery has a lot of weight in the locker room. Then again, they're also sending a signal with the Kendall stuff.
[andrewgrossfan] 8:58 pm: what happend to jason posiak the te we drafted last year
[AndrewGross] 9:00 pm: On Schottenheimer, I think Brian was smart enough to realize he wasn't ready yet. But I think all bets are off after this season. He'll definitely be a head coach. That's why it was such a great hire to bring in Brian Daboll, who will likely be the Jets next offensive coordinator. He's very tight with Mangini, bright in the same
[WestCoastOffensive] 9:00 pm: Great answer thanks.
[AndrewGross] 9:00 pm: Posiak got hurt at the start of training camp, his shoulder I believe. He should be healthy for the June minicamp.
[Cack89] 9:01 pm: Andrew, good talking to you again lol, heres the question, seeing how Miller hasn't showed much really, do you see Revis stepping right in and starting at Corner, or do you see Mangini making it Miller's Job to lose? Also do you see the Jets looking at Keyshawn? Id love to see him back.
[jetswin] 9:01 pm: nice observation on Daboll...good stuff Andrew
[AndrewGross] 9:03 pm: I don't think, as it pertains to the secondary, Mangini goes in thinking it's this person's job or that person's job, Kerry Rhodes exempted. I do think Revis will wind up starting, but he could very well beat out Andre Dyson on the left side, even though we all figured it would be Dyson on the left and Revis on the right. As for
Keyshaun, I don't see it, too many long memories at Hofstra. Plus, he's more of what they have, a possession receiver, not a deep threat.
[hollywoodjet] 9:03 pm: andrew thanks for coming. darelle adams at de and c.j. moseley do they have a shot this year to make the roster.
[AndrewGross] 9:03 pm: Good talking to you, too, Nick and thanksfor all your help on the article.
[Cack89] 9:03 pm: right, thanks Andrew
[Cack89] 9:04 pm: sure, the article was great, i was talk of the town haha
[AndrewGross] 9:04 pm: Hey if I could get a plug in. You can check out my Jets Journal blog at www.jets.lohudblogs.com, would love to continue the conversation over there on a daily basis.
[AndrewGross] 9:04 pm: Nick, absolutely.
[Cack89] 9:05 pm: kk hopefully talk to you soon Andrew, thanks alot for spending time with us over here at JI
[AndrewGross] 9:06 pm: On Adams and Mosley, both definitely have a shot at making the roster. Honestly, I thought we'd see more of Mosley last year, given Moore's hand injury and D-Rob's struggles, at least early on. Hopefully, Mosley did some imrp0voing over the offseason, I think he'll have to make a quick impression to stick
around. But definitely they're both in the mix.
[DantheGreat718] 9:07 pm: Hey andrew, how do you see the tight end situation unfolding? If a option do u think we might go after a decent tight end thru trade or remainig free agency.
[AndrewGross] 9:08 pm: It depends who gets cut June 1 so there's a distinct possibility they bring a veteran in. But I
think Chris Baker will wind up as the starter.
[DantheGreat718] 9:08 pm: alright thnxs
[THE_SOOTHSAYER] 9:08 pm: Andrew, thanks so much for an awesome chat. Thanks to the fans for a great turnout. Be sure to check out Andrew's daily column and his jetsblog at lohud.com
[THE_SOOTHSAYER] 9:08 pm: We surely appreciate your time and hope you come back agaion
[Buzzsaw] 9:08 pm: Thanks for your time Andrew, great chat
[jetswin] 9:09 pm: Thanks Andrew, great to get some new blood covering the team...and a fan to boot!
[AndrewGross] 9:09 pm: Thanks to everyone and thanks for having me, really enjoyed the questions, all really good. Hope I was able to answer them adequately.
[DantheGreat718] 9:09 pm: great job man
[THE_SOOTHSAYER] 9:09 pm: You did phenominal, Bud.
[Buzzsaw] 9:09 pm: link to your site has a comma and doesn't connect
[AndrewGross] 9:09 pm: Let's be clear. Jets fan growing up. Now an objective professional. Otherwise my bosses will flay me.
[jetswin] 9:10 pm: got it...nudge nudge say no more lol
[Cack89] 9:10 pm: Thanks Alot Andrew talk to you soon
[AndrewGross] 9:10 pm: Buzzsaw, try going to www.lohud.com/sports, you should see a link to my blog if you
scroll down on the right.
[AndrewGross] 9:10 pm: Good night everybody, talk soon. Thanks again.


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Applied Engineering Thermodynamics
|Course code MECH3750
|Units 10
|Level 3000
|Faculty of Engineering and Built EnvironmentSchool of Engineering
This course builds upon the first and second laws of thermodynamics, with a focus on Engineering Flow Processes as used in the Power Generation industries. A number of cycles are studied in detail, commencing with ideal gas and vapour power and refrigeration cycles, as well as applications in air-conditioning. The course is complemented by lectures on how to calculate the fundamental thermodynamic properties of fluids as used in flow processes, together with the thermodynamics of vapour-liquid equilibria.
Available in 2015
|1. Develop an understanding of thermodynamics as it applies to real cycles, and process engineering
2. Develop problem solving skills through the application of thermodynamics
3. Use laboratory studies to reinforce knowledge gained in lectures and improve practical and report writing skills
|Part A
1. Flow Processes
2. Vapour and Gas Power Cycles
3. Refrigeration Cycles
Part B
1. Thermodynamic Relations
2. Vapour-Liquid Equilibria (physical equilibria) including gaseous mixtures
Part C
Experiments to be conducted and reports produced on thermodynamic topics such as petrol engine, air conditioning unit, cooling tower, and boiling point analysis.
|Replacing Course(s)
|Industrial Experience
|Assumed Knowledge
|First year Mathematics, and previous introduction to Thermodynamics (MECH2700).
|Modes of Delivery
|Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
|Teaching Methods
|Assessment Items
|Contact Hours
|Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
|2015 Course Timetables for MECH3750


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Corey Reynolds as Sgt. David Gabriel
Robert Gossett as Commander Taylor
G.W. Bailey as Detective Lt. Provenza
Michael Paul Chan as Lieutenant Mike Tao
Jon Tenney as Agent Fritz Howard
Anthony John Denison as Lieutenant Andy Flynn
Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson
Raymond Cruz as Detective Julio Sanchez
Gina Ravera as Detective Irene Daniels
109 episodes aired on TNT from June 13, 2005 to present


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