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- Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Format: Paperback | 224 pages
- Dimensions: 136mm x 214mm x 18mm | 281g
- Publication date: 25 November 2010
- Publication City/Country: New York
- Edition statement: New ed.
- Sales rank: 57,282
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Here Scruton explains the connection between good wine and serious thought with a heady mix of humour and philosophy. The ancients had a solution to the alcohol problem, which was to wrap the drink in religious rituals, to treat it as the incarnation of a god, and to marginalize disruptive behaviour as the god's doing, not the worshipper's. Gradually, under the discipline of ritual, prayer and theology, wine was tamed from its orgiastic origins to become a solemn libation to the Olympians and then the Christian Eucharist - that brief encounter with salvation which has reconciliation as its goal. We are familiar with the medical opinion that a daily glass of wine is good for the health and also the rival opinion that any more than a glass or two will set us on the road to ruin. Whether or not good for the body, Scrtuton argues, wine, drunk in the right frame of mind, is definitely good for the soul. And there is no better accompaniment to wine than philosophy. By thinking with wine, you can learn not only to drink in thoughts but to think in draughts. In vino veritas.
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Professor Roger Scruton is Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Washington and Senior Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford. His other books include Sexual Desire, The West and the Rest, England: An Elegy, News from Somewhere and Gentle Regrets (all published by Continuum).
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"Spendid... partly a serious guide to the wines of France, Italy, and Spain and (if you must) the "New World", it is also very funny... this is one of Scruton's most enjoyable books, uncorking much wisdom, and concluding with a wicked guide to the right drink to take while reading various philosophers. The Guardian [Scruton] writes deliciously... this book is a marvellous read - provocative, spicy, balanced and brimful of wise words... it is hugely recommendable. The Oldie [Scruton's] indisputable passion for wine will send you off to your next glass better informed and more thoughtful than before. Metro Perfect for curling up with in front of the fire, with a large glass of claret. The Scotsman"
Table of contents
Introduction; 1. Drugs that are Tolerated and Forbidden; 2. Alcohol and its Effects.; 3. The Ancients and Religious Rituals; 4. Wine, Self Certainty and Philosophy; 5. Paying Bacchus his Due; 6. Wine and the Moral Vacuum; 7. American Health Warnings; 8. Wine as an Accompaniment to Thought; 9. Wine as Something to Live By.


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Williams Admits Mistake
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from the London Free Press,
"I knew he (Pronger) was coming down on me and I was trying to protect the puck," said Williams, who had scored in the first period to tie it. "I've got to be stronger there. I've got to make sure I get it out. It's playoff time and the blue-line is key. You've got to get the puck in and get the puck out." Teammate Brendan Shanahan came to Williams' defence. "In past years, maybe he'd be out of the lineup, but he's not," Shanahan said. "He'll be in the lineup and he'll be on his line (with Steve Yzerman and Robert Lang) and he'll be manning the point on the power play and be expected to play a big part in us winning the series. "On most goals in the NHL, a mistake occurs. It's not always malicious. And when you're expected to be a playmaker, like Jason, you can't do that when you're thinking one mistake and I'm in the press box."more
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from the Dallas Morning News via Myrtle Beach Online,
The NHL reseeds after the first round, which only makes sense. If an 8 upsets a 1, why should the 4 or 5 seed play the 8 while the 2 plays the 3? That can happen in the NBA. Not in the NHL. TV coverage: NBA moves back into a tie. Charles and Kenny and Ernie in the TNT studio, ESPN's Bill Walton with both his profound and ridiculous utterances? I've got to be honest with you, I still haven't found OLN on my dish. Overtime drama: Yes, the NHL crushes one out of the park and we're all tied at 2. Said it before, will condense it here. No other team sport has to end with such sudden elation for the winner, depression for the loser than playoff overtime hockey. In the NBA, you can watch the clock and see it coming. In the NFL? Please, have another field goal.read on
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Esche Goaltending A Positive
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from the Philadelphia Inquirer,
The glass is still half-full. That is the trick of positive perspective the Flyers have to take from Saturday's elongated introduction to the NHL postseason - as if they have another choice. The glass is half-full, but the Cup... well, that's another story. Playoff hockey for the Flyers is now, as it has ever been, about the Cup. Other teams can take heart and solace from decent postseason results, letting the warmth of a round or two of success carry them into a long summer of hope for the future. ...The most important, most calming piece of information that any hockey team can ever receive was bestowed on the Flyers in the 3-2 loss. It is what will lead them through the thicket of tonight's rematch in Buffalo and light their way when the series shifts to the Wachovia Center on Wednesday. They have the hot goaltender.continued
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Paint On- Ready To Rock
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from the Calgary Sun,
Boy, is my face red. Three shades of red. And yellow. And black. And white. Made over by the magnificent Melody Kiellek prior to last night's Flames game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, my face became a nervous canvas for her sure-handed and skilful artistry. Ten grams of paint and a half-hour later, I have been transformed from Flames-supporting couch potato, into the ultimate Flames fan.continued
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Ranger Woes
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via the NY Post (reg. req.),
The Rangers have little choice but to try to return Jaromir Jagr into action despite his left arm injury, probably a shoulder dislocation, suffered in Game 1. The twists and turns have all gone against the New Yorkers already. The Devils are operating on the assumption Jagr will shrug off his injury and suit up for the Blueshirts at the Meadowlands. The Rangers are already considering dumping folk hero Henrik Lundqvist in favor of 2002 Devils-killer Kevin Weekes in goalvia Larry Brooks of the NY Post (reg. req.),
Jason Ward, a PK specialist who left Saturday's game with what has been diagnosed as an isolated MCL sprain of the right knee will be unavailable for the remainder of the first round, if not longer. Rucinsky, meanwhile, is all but certain to not only miss tonight's match, but Wednesday's Game 3 at the Garden. It's possible he'd be able to return either next Saturday for Game 4 or next Sunday for a hypothetical Game 5. "I'm really limited; I can't really do much," said Rucinsky. "I'd hoped I could do more with a new splint on the finger, but it didn't work out. As anxious as I am to play, it makes no sense to go out there if I'm going to be useless and can't contribute."
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Can Carolina Change Their Game
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from Al Strachan of the Toronto Sun, T
he Carolina Hurricanes thoroughly have enjoyed their season of fun and frolic. But the post-season puts a much greater priority on hard work than on fun, and tonight, the Hurricanes' intention is to make some serious adjustments, to get away from regular-season mode and shift into playoff mode. But can they do it?continued
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Will Canes Make Net Change
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from the AP via the Toronto Star,
Martin Gerber remains confident in his abilities, and the rest of the players in the Carolina Hurricanes' locker room feel the same. His coach? Well, Peter Laviolette certainly has faith in his goaltender, even though he stopped short of committing to start Gerber in Game2 of the Eastern Conference series against Montreal. "I haven't addressed it, and I won't," Laviolette said yesterday, a day after the Canadiens beat Gerber and the Hurricanes 6-1 in the opener.read on
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St. Louis Leads Bolts
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from the Ottawa Sun,
He stood in the middle of the Tampa Bay Lightning dressing room after most of the other players and the media horde had left the room. Forward Martin St. Louis had a white towel hanging over his right shoulder and a drink in his hand, his wet undershirt clinging to his muscular frame. "What time does the bus leave?" he asked to no one in particular. "Whenever you get on it," said Lightning forward Tim Taylor.continued
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OLN Will Become Versus
by Paul on 04/24/06 at 08:44 AM ET
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via Multichannel News,
From Outdoor Life Network to OLN to … Versus. The new moniker -- to be introduced on-air to consumers at the end of the service's coverage of the National Hockey League playoffs in early June -- is the culmination of a two-year evolution at the Comcast Corp.-owned channel, once known principally for hunting and fishing fare, then for Tour de France coverage and bull riding and, more recently, for NHL action.
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Buzz Building In San Jose
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Gabriel Silva wore his ``In Like Fin'' T-shirt and Sharks logo cap. A replica jersey hung on the back of his chair. But something was missing from his usual game-day look: teal hair. ``Well, it's 10 in the morning,'' the San Jose resident said. So maybe there was a little less hair-dyeing and face-painting than usual for Sunday morning's Sharks game. But the early wake-up call didn't stop Silva and other die-hard hockey fans from heading to sports bars around San Jose to cheer on their team against the Nashville Predators.continued
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On what high heels symbolize to him: In most of the heels that I wear, I'm 6'5", which can be fun. On a deeper level, wearing high heels is a powerful representation of gender equality for me. The feminist movement has done a wonderful job giving women access to masculinity, but the same is not true for men. Until we live in a world where men can embrace their femininity and be affirmed for who they are, we can't live in a world with gender equality. Wearing high heels is one of the ways that I try to articulate that: If someone is comfortable with a man who wears high heels, I know that they'll be comfortable with a powerful woman, and I know that they really stand for a more gender-equal society.
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During an interview with Primera Noticias, Alberto Del Rio revealed some details about his release from WWE. He stated that while Vince McMahon did admonish him, he was also told to go back to work. Del Rio found out the following day that he was then given a suspension. Shortly afterwards, Triple H called and told him that he was being fired instead of just suspended.
August 18, 2014
After being given some time off of television, where his character was serving a story line suspension, Bobby Roode made his much anticipated return to Impact Wrestling this week. The former TNA champion came back to save Eric Young, who had just lost the world title, from an attack by MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley. Roode received a warm reception from the audience.
June 19, 2014
In the storyline, Bobby Roode is serving a suspension from Impact Wrestling because he confronted MVP, who recently turned heel. Apparently, that suspension could be ending soon, as the longtime TNA star is being advertised for Slammiversary 2014 weekend. He does not have a match, but there is a very good chance that he could be making his on screen return that evening.
June 3, 2014
When WWE was releasing employees left and right due to the forced budget cuts, there were several rumors floating around backstage. One of the stronger ones was that management would release Lilian Garcia and Tony Chimel. The idea was to replace them with someone younger and cheaper. Fortunately for the two of them, the release never took place, and they appear to be safe for the time being.
September 6, 2014
For story line purposes, WWE is reporting that Tony Chimel has suffered a concussion after being slapped by Alicia Fox, the diva who is currently working a story where her character is frustrated with all of the losing that she has endured over the last year. Alicia even mentioned on Twitter that she has sent him flowers. Chimel is actually fine.
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In a rather interesting segment at a WWE live event in England, ring announcer Tony Chimel kicked Curtis Axel in the gut and delivered a Stone Cold Stunner.
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Moroccan fish
|2 Tbsp
|Cooking oil
|Onions, peeled and finely chopped
|2 cloves
|Crushed garlic
|Lemon, rind only, cut into thin strips
|1 tsp
|Sumac powder
|2 tsp
|Ground cumin
|½ tsp
|Crushed chilli, paste
|800 g
|Canned tomatoes, 2 x cans, chopped Moroccan style
|4 pieces
|White-fleshed fish fillets, skinned and boned
|¾ cup
|Couscous, cooked, per person
|1 to serve
|Fresh coriander
|1 to serve
|Lemon, wedges
- Heat oil in a large frying pan and add onion, garlic, lemon rind, sumac, cumin, crushed chilli paste and tomatoes.
- Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Cut fish into 6cm pieces. Add to tomato mixture and cook over a medium heat until fish is cooked through.
- Serve with couscous and garnish with coriander and lemon wedges.


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