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ROLLINSFORD — Soldiers of the Revolutionary War will rise for a muster this weekend at The Colonel Paul Wentworth House.
At 3 p.m. there will be a "King's Green" style bowls competition with prizes awarded and a Continental Army Lottery at 4:30 p.m. where participants can pay $5 to receive period tickets and be entered into a number of drawings to win items such as Georgian glassware, a wooden cheesebox canteen, a horn rum flask and a period fishing kit. |

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The overflow of reporters who couldn't fit in the small courtroom lounged around a conference area next door, watching the proceedings on several small monitors. Akre sat at a large table, directly across from Al Goldstein of Screw magazine, and idly looked on as courthouse security stopped Martin-Trigona from entering the room. He didn't have a press pass.
Ellis Rubin was in mid-soliloquy: "Am I about to commit a crime?" he implored the judge. "Consider my past." A great roar went up in the press room. Akre shook her head in disgust.
A huge, crab-walking phalanx of photographers escorted Rubin and the Willetses back to the parking lot, running over innocent people and colliding with cars along the way. Photographers climbed atop newspaper boxes to get better views. All the while, the drill-sergeant voice of George Martin-Trigona barked out admonishment, reprimand, and denunciation: "Clear the way! Act your age!" He still held the gift-wrapped book.
After the Willetses and Rubin drove away, Martin-Trigona returned to the courthouse, strolled through the metal detector, and spied a reporter he knew. In his customary stentorian voice, he wove a tale of conspiracy and intrigue in which Wilson and Akre were ganging up on his "friend" Rubin. Just then, by a coincidence worthy of Martin-Trigona's obsession, Akre herself walked past. Martin-Trigona made a slight move toward her, but she was ready. Screwing up her face like Jamie Lee Curtis, Akre unleashed a short but lethal burst of verbal fire and quickly headed for a bank of telephones. Channel 7 reporter John Turchin, who was with Akre, hissed a warning at him.
The man with the package didn't miss a beat. Immediately his narrative to the reporter rose in volume and pitch: "She doesn't want to talk to me because she knows I have proof that she is having illegal sex with Steve Wilson!" Heads spun. The reporter, embarrassed, walked away. "That's right!" roared Martin-Trigona, abandoning his composure for the very first time in the six years he has sought an audience with Jane Akre. "Illegal sex and illegal fellatio!"
Akre would later say she didn't hear what Martin-Trigona shouted. She also refuses to comment about him except to make this statement: "It's gone beyond reason. He's shown a total, complete inability to reason." The next day Martin-Trigona would express dismay: "I lost my cool. I never lose my cool. Only Akre could make me do that. Do you see what kind of woman she is? Do you see why I simply can't give up?"
On the morning of September 10, the cast of characters inside Guy Rubin's office included Steve Wilson, free-lance cameraman Steve Shapiro, and Inside Edition producer Donna Howell. A sound man worked from a van parked on the street nearby.
As his hidden Panasonic Elmo 8mm camera rolled silently, Wilson questioned the youngest Rubin about the $100,000 "package" for the names of Willets's clients, a "clothed or unclothed" one-day photo session with Kathy, and the sex tape supposedly featuring Doug Danziger. "You could tell it was Kathy Willets," Shapiro recalls, referring to the videotape. "You could tell there was sucking and fucking and what have you. Whether you could see through the [bedroom closet] louvers and tell beyond a reasonable doubt that it was Danziger, I don't know. I was only 70 or 80 percent sure it was Danziger. Wilson kept saying, `How do we know it is Danziger?' Guy kept saying, `Don't worry. Trust me, it is Danziger.' You could hear his voice, and I suppose if you knew Danziger's voice, you could recognize him easier.
"In the middle of everything, the phone rang and Guy came back and said it was Hard Copy," Shapiro continues, "that they were interested in buying the tape. He said we needed to get this deal taken care of in the next five minutes or he was going to call them back. I was flabbergasted. No one had to trick that guy [Rubin] into anything. His attitude was cocksure. He was cocksure about everything we talked about. All we needed was Monty Hall and someone in a chicken suit."
Minutes later Shapiro earned his pay (about $600 if he and the sound man split the fee equally). He picked up his Betacam and began taping as Wilson ambushed Guy Rubin. "Is this ethical? Is what you're doing ethical? You proud of this? Selling evidence in a case?" Wilson asked. Rubin quickly ended the meeting, walked out, and soon called Miami police to have Wilson removed from the premises.
That was the end of the taped segment as broadcast on Inside Edition, but Guy Rubin says much more took place later, off camera. "After the meeting ended, when I walked out of the room, he [Wilson] followed me up to my office and tried to extort the tape from me," Rubin claims. "He said, `Let me have the tape for free, or else.' He wanted to know what the Florida Bar or the state attorney would think about it.
"He threw his card on my desk and said we had until 2:30. He repeated that phrase in front of several people, including [brother] Mark and my wife, who was sitting in the reception area. Also, when the police officer arrived, he repeated that again and the officer noted that in his report." (The officer, who is not identified in the report, did include this cryptic note: "Mr. Wilson then stated, `I hope to hear from you before 2:30 or I'm going to do what I have to do.' Mr. Wilson then left the building.")


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*If you stalled on your Press worksets last week (i.e. did not make 3 sets of 5 across), attempt the same weight this week as last week. If you did not fail on any of the 3 sets of 5, then add 1-3 pounds. Make sure you are resting 5-7 minutes between work sets.
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Antonyms of condolence :
barbarity, ferocity, harshness, pitilessness, severity, brutality, hard-heartedness, inhumanity, rigor, sternness, cruelty, hardness, mercilessness, ruthlessness, truculence.
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A " Previous" Letter of Condolence In spite of the little misunderstanding just referred to Haydn was brought round once more, and on the 20th of December 1803 Thomson sends twenty- four airs, " which will most certainly be the last." "Haydn", J. Cuthbert Hadden.
I think he was uncertain as to my connection with the Armstrong family, and dubious whether I considered Mr. Armstrong's taking away a matter for condolence or congratulation. "The Circular Staircase", Mary Roberts Rinehart.
In reading the correspondence of the learned Italians of these times, their adventures of manuscript- hunting are very amusing; and their raptures, their congratulations, or at times their condolence, and even their censures, are all immoderate. "Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)", Isaac D'Israeli.


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Meanwhile, the funeral home denies leaking the picture of Whitney lying in her coffin.
Whitney Houston's family is upset over The National Enquirer's cover that features a photo of the late singer in her casket.
Whitney's family had "their heart broken all over again," when the picture was published, according to TMZ, and they are very angry.
Sources add that Whitney's mother, Cissy Houston, has taken it the hardest and is devastated.
However, the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, N.J. denies being the source of the photo.
"We did not take that photo. We did not sell the photo. We would never do something like that," Carolyn Whigham, the CEO of the funeral home, told the New York Daily News.
Isn't it just awful that someone took and sold the picture, HollywoodLifers?
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Posted at 11:55 AM on April 23, 2012
The Holy Bible says we brought nothing into the world and we shall take nothing out of it. Vanity upon vanity, all is vanity. Consider your relationship with God. Accept Jesus christ into your heart as your lord and saviour for the salvation of your soul. Hell is real. Heaven is real. Whitney is in hell. Too sad. Repent from your sins. Stop drinking and smoking. Shun drugs and sexual immorality. Stop revelry and debauchery.
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Mrs.Houston, I can believe u are hurting and u are upset of this hard tragedy, but my Bible says forgive, try real hard to forgive Bobby of his part he had done in his marriage to Whitney, plz allow Bobby to b apart of his daughters life, He may not have been such a good husband, but he could very much b a good father to Bobby K.
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By TERESA M. WALKER
AP Sports Writer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ruston Webster is in charge of his first coaching search in the NFL and only the Titans' second since moving to Tennessee, and the general manager says his goal is finding the man who is the right fit for the franchise.
He's also not limiting what he wants in the Titans' next coach.
"The biggest thing to me that you can't do is rule out guys," Webster said. "'I want an offensive guy or a defensive guy, previous head coaching experience.' . It causes you to miss out on possibly some good candidates."
Webster wants to start interviewing candidates as soon as possible to replace Mike Munchak, who was fired Saturday after three years as head coach and 31 seasons with the franchise overall.
The general manager says some of the candidates he wants to interview still are coaching in the playoffs. With the Titans firing Munchak six days after the regular season ended, they missed the window to interview candidates whose teams had a bye this week.
The last time the Titans went looking for a new coach was late January 2011 after Jeff Fisher was fired with all other openings in the NFL already filled. Munchak was hired Feb. 7, 2011.
This time, the Titans became the seventh team in the league to fire a coach, but only the Texans and Buccaneers have hired replacements.
"We definitely have a head start on that," said Webster, who assisted then-general manager Mike Reinfeldt in 2011. "I think we need to go through the process and make sure that we make the right decisions. So I can't really give you a timetable."
Webster said he plans to meet with assistant coaches starting Monday. Munchak's firing happened so quickly after nearly a week of meetings that Webster said he hadn't completed the process yet with Titans president and chief executive officer Tommy Smith.
This franchise hired its last two coaches by promoting from within. Munchak had been offensive line coach when the Titans picked him in 2011, replacing Fisher, who took over for Jack Pardee after 10 games in 1994 for the then-Houston Oilers. Pardee was hired in 1990 away from the University of Houston.
Webster said he's watched people such as Rich McKay and others hire coaches when he was with the Buccaneers and Seahawks. Webster said he's not sure how many coaches were hired during his time in Tampa Bay, but it was a lot.
"I feel comfortable doing it," Webster said. "I'm excited. I'm excited for the city. I'm excited for the Titans organization to move forward and find a coach who is going to be a good fit for Nashville and that they're going to be proud of, and we'll put a team on the field that they're proud of."
ESPN.com reported Sunday that Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is a leading candidate.
Quinn was assistant head coach in Seattle in 2009 when Webster was vice president of player personnel for the Seahawks. Other coaches being mentioned include Cowboys special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia, Seattle offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Vanderbilt coach James Franklin.
Whoever Webster hires will need a plan to develop Jake Locker, who goes into his fourth season having missed 14 of 32 possible starts. Webster made it clear he's a fan of Locker and wants to see his quarterback succeed in Tennessee.


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FREEBURG, Il. (KMOV) – A fire destroyed a barn at a working cattle farm in Freeburg on Wednesday evening.
According to authorities, it took awhile to get the fire under control and there were no reports of any injuries to firefighters or any cattle.
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Koncept feat. Royce da 5'9″ – "Watch the Sky Fall"
Recently I had a friend that posted a Facebook status saying that she wished bloggers would post and support music from artists outside of their circle, and not from artists that are already on. Basically she wants bloggers to start giving other music a chance…so that's what I'm gonna make an effort to do. Check out the video for the artist Koncept out of Brooklyn, featuring one of my Detroit brethren, Royce da 5'9″ for the song "Watch the Sky Fall". I love how the female that is supposed to be Royce actually reminds me of some of his mannerisms. Peep it out!


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Biram Mboob
Biram Mboob was born in The Gambia in 1979. He has since lived in West, Central and East Africa, and his writing is largely inspired by the memories and experiences he has had while traversing the continent. His stories have appeared in the anthologies New Adventures in African Fiction and Tell Tales 2, as well as in Sable and Calabash magazines.
Biram has a BSc in Economic History and earns a living as an IT Consultant. He currently lives in South London and is working on his first novel.


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Jane Lynch Pays Tribute to 'Glee' Star Cory Monteith at 2013 Emmys [VIDEO]
Jane Lynch delivered an incredibly moving tribute to her fallen 'Glee' costar Cory Monteith at the 2013 Emmys.
Watch Neil Patrick Harris' Musical "Number in the Middle of the Show" at the 2013 Emmys
Neil Patrick Harris just couldn't help himself, could he? After telling the audience at the 2013 Emmy Awards that there's more to him than singing and dancing, he bursts out into song and dance!
Jeff Daniels Wins Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 2013 Emmy Awards
As many people were flipping back and forth between the second-to-last episode of 'Breaking Bad' and the 2013 Emmy Awards, many assumed that Bryan Cranston would take home one last Best Actor Emmy for his work as Walter White. Those people (including us!) were wrong, as Jeff Daniels pulled off the upset of all upsets and won Outstanding Lead Actor for his work on 'The Newsroom.'
Jim Parsons Wins Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2013 Emmy Awards
With no signs of slowing down yet, 'The Big Bang Theory' continues its worldwide domination, as actor Jim Parsons tonight takes home the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award at the 2013 Emmy Awards for his role as genius egghead Sheldon Cooper.
2013 Emmy Award Winners
Watch Seth MacFarlane's 2012 Emmys Fail
'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane has been on a roll lately thanks to his hosting turn on 'SNL' and his summer box office hit 'Ted.' That all ended when he completely blew his presenting segment on the 2012 Emmy Awards.
Emmys 2012 — Our Picks for Worst Dressed
For the 2012 Emmys, Hollywood's elite called upon their stylists, makeup artists, hair gurus and jewelers to make them look pretty for this big ol' pat-on-the-back fest. But some outfits made us wonder if these creative and famous types put a little too much faith in their handlers
2012 Emmy Awards: Kevin Costner Wins Outstanding Miniseries Lead for 'Hatfields & McCoys'
'Hatfields & McCoys,' The History Channel's three-part, six-hour mini-series dramatizing one of the most famous blood feuds in American history, may not have taken home the 2012 Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie, but it can boast having the best lead actor in that category.
Kevin Costner, who portrayed Anse "Devil" Hatfield, took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries. And if you didn't see his performance... well, as he said during his acceptance speech, "Thank god for TV reruns."
2012 Emmy Awards: 'Game Change' and Julianne Moore Take Home Miniseries Prizes
Although the History Channel's 'Hatfields & McCoys' took home the 2012 Emmy awards for Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or Movie and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, it was 'Game Change' that emerged as the major victory in the ceremony, taking home trophies for Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Movie and Outstanding Miniseries or Movie. It was It's typical HBO behavior: hogging all of the Emmy's and refusing to share the wealth!
2012 Emmy Awards: Julie Bowen Snags Outstanding Supporting Actress for 'Modern Family'
We knew 'Modern Family' would win something at the 2012 Emmy Awards. After all, the cast and crew pretty much dominated the Comedy Series, and Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress categories. But probably no one expected Julie Bowen, who plays Claire Dunphy on the show, to beat out both Kristen Wiig (and her many 'SNL' personalities) and the late Kathryn Joosten of 'Desperate Housewives' in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category! But she did.
2012 Emmy Awards: 'Modern Family' Takes Outstanding Comedy Series
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The 'Teen Mom' star revealed that she had really 'opened up' during her latest counseling session on 'Couples Therapy,' but she saw her cast mates 'lying' and 'making assumptions' about her revelations both behind her back and right in front of her!
Farrah Abraham couldn't contain her anger when she watched back the latest Jan. 23 episode of Couples Therapy, because she felt betrayed that her cast mates were making up lies about her and judging her without really listening to her. In response, she tweeted "f*** them," and called them "liars" and "losers" that need to "get a life."
Farrah Abraham On 'Couples Therapy': Disses Cast Full Of 'Liars & Losers'
Farrah, 22, went on a full-on Twitter rant about her "hypocritical" cast mates who she felt dished on their own personal emotional traumas and then made up lies about hers.
"I think if this is the one thing in the house people make up & use against me & lie about to others #F**KTHEM #LIERS [sic] #LOSERS," Farrah tweeted while watching her cast mates turn against her during the episode.
"It's amazing these people are all making assumptions and talking about something that they have no idea about, sad #GetALife #SoWrong," she tweeted.
Farrah felt the group wasn't really listening to anyone else's therapy sessions. "I feel like my whole house assumes sh*t, not of just me but each other….#SoTelling #soannoying," she tweeted.
Farrah Abraham: Dr. Jenn Berman Really Helps Me Open Up
Amidst her rant criticizing her housemates, Farrah credited the show's host, psychotherapist Dr. Jenn Berman for helping her open up about her deep-rooted emotional issues.
"I can't believe how @DrJennBerman let's me open up, and get's me to do great therapy … it's crazy," she raved.
What do YOU think, HollyMoms? Do you think Farrah's disses were too harsh?
– Kristine Hope Kowalski
More Farrah Abraham News:
- Farrah Abraham: I Was 'Neglected' By Ex Brian Dawe On 'Couples Therapy']
- Farrah Abraham's Ex Daniel Alvarez: Why He Went On 'Couples Therapy'
- Farrah Abraham Admits She Hasn't Been So Honest On 'Couples Therapy'
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Posted at 1:43 PM on January 25, 2014
Kinda like Farrah claims her parents are verbally abusive, hogwash!! If uv seen utube Dr Phil, she shows her full colors bout her personality. Lies and lies. Reminds me of Casey Anthony and her mom, Jodi Arias & her mom, watch out! Her parents prbly did call her names, deversivingly so. Her mom takes care of baby Sophia, any normal person would give gratitude, not fry them both w/her nasty lies. Mom was prbly just asking for $ 4 diapers, cuz they've supported $ her all these years, but Farrah's got spin it 2 her advantage. She lied, & maipulated 2 get on the show, so I hope she's happy w/the outcome 4 her. ALL credibility gone, even in the porn industry, now that takes some doing folks!
Posted at 11:05 AM on January 26, 2014
I so agree! After all her parents have done for her financially & emotionally to turn right around & say they "use her for money"….such an ungrateful little brat! Especially after her dad has defended her & lied for her to the point of making himself look like a fool. They ought to just step away from her for awhile….she wouldn't make it a minute without them to keep Sophia while she runs around the country partying (hard work). Bottom line, her "endeavors" are all BS, she has NO talent of any kind, the ONLY thing she's "achieved" is to film a p0rn tape & lie about it. She needs to be taken down a notch & if Dr.Jen were any kind of real professional, she would've taken this opportunity to do it. I've lost all respect for her.I sure hope those ratings were worth it!
Posted at 10:35 AM on January 25, 2014
I feel like this girl missed a huge opportunity; she was on track to be a "successful" teen mom. She went to culinary school and finished and had money from the show. She could have opened a restaurant and even parlayed that into a cooking show(s) of some kind. I think her vanity got the best of her and she started "branching out" and caring too much about how she looks; not what she does. She's young, so I blame it on that, but maybe if she had a mentor or someone to bounce ideas off.
Honestly I think that's an issue with many of these teen moms. They don't have good friends/mentors to guide them and ask them about their choices before they make them. Arghhh
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Wow… This girl sure isn't trying to get out of the 15 mins of fame time! Its obvious that this couple therapy show was another one of her ways to keep herself in the media. I agree with most of the other comments. She's a very manipulating person n wants to play victim for every dumb thing she does to herself. Her tweets are signs of her being pissed off because she got called out with the truth from her fellow cast members lmao! She should get help on being a MOTHER n stop trying crying poor me! FYI she looks so ridiculous crying! She's trying to be a young Kim K. crying about a sex tape her mother (Kris J.) n herself sold n then played victim! Great inspirational person to look up too…
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Posted at 1:22 PM on January 24, 2014
Farrah lies about everything She is a master manipulator,James Dean should sue so She stops calling Him Her boyfriend,I think sooner or later He will get fed up and say something If there a camera crew there it not a sex tape.She got a sex toy line coming out and a mold of Her VaJa how She going to explain that to them.She always tried to pick fights with someone It just makes Her look dumb. One of these days Farrah will get Her snotty attitude with the wrong person and get it. I wish everyone stop falling for Farrah manipulative games.She uses everyone She used James Dean She used the CT boyfriend She used her kid on Her parents She and She used Her Family, Who taking care of Her daughter,Stop the pity partry,
Posted at 1:01 PM on January 24, 2014
The other cast mates know she is lying and they dont care if she is a porn Star(sorta), they just want her to be honest and not lie to thier faces. How can you get therapy and lie about everything. It was in print that she did a porn with a Porn Star, he was never her boy friend. She got paid very well for it and even though she may feel bad now, she needs to own the truth. She always is crying and wanting people to feel sorry for her and no one does and Farrah can not stand it, she can not abuse them like she does her Mom. Her Mom is such a horrible person and mother but I will bet you she left her daughter with her for this job. I guess the money is far more important than what her Mom may do to her daughter!!!!!!!! So Farrah, you need to start taking this serious., you are not a well liked person, just because you fight with with everyone, you have a bad attitude, Noone can get close to you because you are always judging, get over yourself and get fixed so you can raise a half normal child.
Posted at 12:32 PM on January 24, 2014
The other house members just want her to be honest about everything. Being lied to is an insult to your intelligence. ..everyone has experienced that at one time or another. Imagine what those people think now that they know she was faking her relationship to get on the show. At the time of filming they thought she had been stood up. Bottom line….until this girl comes clean & apologizes for all her lies & slanderous statements, she will be utterly alone. Except for daddy.
Posted at 11:48 AM on January 24, 2014
The group didn't want to talk to Farrah cuz u can See the camera crew in her porn tape. We can all see them filming the tape. Farrah even lied continuously saying Her mother never supported her unless she wanted something. Really????Farrah mother owned the house they lived in and after Farrah had the baby and wanted to move, Farrah' s mother renovated another house she owned across the street so Farrah and the baby could stay there. Farrah is a "Loser" LIAR


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City Bridges also known as Justin Willams, is a 20 year old underground hip hop artist. Growing up listening to hip hop, rap ,rock, and other influentual artist such as Bob Marley, Tupac Coldplay, and N.E.R.D he took on a special love for the art of music. Due to a rough and harship in life he began to jot down as what some people might call a lyrical diary of his life. In high school he began doing freestyle battles in which he believes made him better in standing out, and increase his ablity to freestyle.Taking on his talent he is making a underground career as hip hop artist as well as a partial owner for clothing line called " Crooked Jive". his success is yet to his peak as him and a few friends created Anti-Diamond Music which is a rebel based music group that believes true light can shine within without the use of the diamond type lifestyle.( No disrespect nor dis regard to those who believe that the "diamond life" is for them). Right now his main goal is to make music that people can feel good and rock their heads to. " I dont wanna just be good, I wanna be great, I wanna make feel good music, for feel good souls


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I want to make one thing very clear, I'm not a travel, food, or wine writer/blogger. However when your clients are primarily soon-to-be newlyweds or parents of young children, the subject of honeymoon and vacation spots often becomes part of the conversation.
A few months ago I posted an article on the blog describing a few of my favorite spots throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Last week Amy and I spent a few days in another of my all-time favorite destinations: northern California's wine country. If you've never experienced this part of the country, it is arguably the perfect destination for a short vacation/long weekend type getaway. I don't know if I (or my liver) could handle a full week up there, but you could easily spend a few days in San Francisco to round out a longer vacation.
I'm not going to recommend particular wineries because wine is a very personal thing, and what I like might taste like gasoline to someone else. Rather, I wanted to write this up as a type of starter guide for anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of exploring this unique and incredibly sublime part of the country.
A Tale of Two Valleys
When you mention the term "California wine country" typically the name that immediately comes to mind is the Napa Valley. However the Napa Valley is one of two main wine producing regions in the area, along with the Sonoma Valley. the two valleys are very different, both in terms of geography, layout, and the types of wines featured in the local wineries and tasting rooms.
The Napa valley is probably the most famous and heavily trafficked wine producing region in the United States. The valley has two main roads, highway 29 and Silverado Trail road which run parallel to each other in a North/South direction, which are then connected by a handful of East/West roads running across the valley floor. Both the highway and Silverado trail roads are dotted with wineries running the entire length of the valley. As you move north through the valley on the highway after leaving the town of Napa, you'll work your way through the small, quaint towns of Rutherford, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga. The geography and road layout of the valley makes enjoying this area incredibly easy. Wineries are often directly next door to one another or across the street. Quite often you can leave one tasting and be at the next spot on your list within 10 minutes.
The Sonoma Valley is located just to the West of the Napa valley, the east side of the Sonoma Valley being defined by the same hillside that creates the western border of the Napa Valley. An assortment of small towns dot the valley floor, however I've always felt that the towns that make up the Sonoma Valley are bit more challenging to work through because they're not laid out in a straight line the way the towns in the Napa Valley are. As you work your way north and west through the valley towards the towns of Santa Rosa, Geyersville, Healdsburg, Forestville and Windsor, the hills get steeper and the twists and turns in the road more numerous. A good GPS systems is a must-have accessory for navigating the Sonoma Valley.
The Tasting Experience
It makes no difference what type of wine you like. In fact if you start your trip with an open mind, and engage the pourers in the tasting room, quite often you may come to realize that wines you thought you'd never drink quickly become favorites. Amy is a great example: prior to our first trip, she wanted nothing to do with red wines. She always associated red wines as harsh and hard to drink, which can be characteristic of some cabernet and merlots. However after explaning to a few pourers what she didn't like about "red wine" they suggested she try more fruit forward zinfandels and pinot noirs. Guess what, now Amy actually prefers red wine to white!
Without exception, almost everyone that works in a tasting room is not only passionate about wine, but is more than willing to share what they know and answer any questions you might have. If they mention a process or term that you're not familiar with, simply ask them to explain it in detail and they'll be more than happy to educate you. If you like white wines and don't see a lot of white wine varietals on a tasting menu, simply ask and quite often your pourer will be more than happy to allow you to substitute wines in a tasting flight. I can't quantify how many, but I'm sure we've purchased bottles of wine from wineries simply because the pourer was engaging and fun to chat with, regardless of how good the wine may have actually tasted.
If you don't like my advice, here's a few tasting room tips from a real wine blogger…..http://notesfromthecellar.com/2010/03/8-rules-for-visiting-tasting-rooms/
The Wines
The geography of the two regions isn't the only difference. In the Napa Valley, you'll often hear the phrase "Cab is King" in reference to the abundace of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and vintages that are featured throughout the valley. You'll still find excellent Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Zinfandel wines at the Napa wineries. However it wont' take you long to figure out that Cabernet is staple varietal of most of the wineries. If you venture over to Sonora, you'll find a larger selection of Chardonay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. The point to remember is that regardless of what your wine preference is, you'll find more than enough to interest you palette in either area. If you've never been to this area, I'd recommend spending at least one day in each area to get a feel for which valley you like.
Where to Stay
We've been fortunate enough to stay at different types of lodging in each of our trips to the Napa Valley. We've never stayed in the Sonoma Valley, but have always made a day trip to the Sonoma Valley wineries each trip. Our first trip we stayed at a bed 'n breakfast in the actual town of Napa called the BlackBird Inn. The inn is fantastic, however we weren't as impressed with the actual town of Napa. The largest challenge is the fact that it's decent drive to get up into the valley proper to begin tasting each day, and depending on which wineries you want to visit, you can easily be an hours drive away if you head all the way up to Calistoga at the far end of the valley.
Amy has stayed at a Marriot property which is a bit further up the road, and in her words was "just another Marriot."
We've also stayed at a guest cottage that is part of the Dutch Henry winery in Calistoga. We had joined their wine club, and the guest cottage is an offer they extend to wine club members. While we didnt' have the creature comforts of maid service and dining options in the hotel, there was something very hypnotic about waking up every morning looking down over the Silverado Trail and watching the sun start to light up the vineyards on the valley floor. Being at the far northern end of the valley presented some of the same challenges as staying in Napa. You're just a bit far from certain areas.
However our last trip we stayed in St. Helena at the Harvest Inn on the recommendation of one of Amy's colleagues, and this place was the best of everything. Located right in the middle of the valley, our room backed up to a vineyard, and included complimentary breakfast each morning. The lobby lounge also featured complimentary tastings from local wineries each night on the weekends.
Where to Eat
Great wine and great food go hand-in-hand. Whether you decide to stay in Napa, or in one of the other towns located up the valley, there is no shortage of amazing restaurants to fit any taste or budget. Just like the wineries, you can visit the area multiple times and never eat at the same restaurant twice. A couple of great spots for lunch are the Rutherford Grill in Rutherford, Ca, the TraVigne pizza place in St. Helena, or our favorite lunch joint, Taylors automatic refresher in St. Helena. It's definitely touristy, and the line can be long, but a greasy double cheeseburger or fish taco from Taylors is a great way to take a break from tasting in the valley. For dinner we've eaten at Bistro Don Giovanni (italian), Fume (italian), Go Fish (american seafood and sushi), Tra Vigne (crazy good italian), and The Flatiron Grill (american steaks/chops) and the bar at Auberge de Soleil which probably has the most incredible view in the area.
If there's one area I haven't had the greatest luck with out there, it's steaks. There are several fine steakhouses that have friendly service, great atmosphere, and amazing appetizers/deserts. However being from Chicago where there is no shortage of world class steakhouses such as Gibsons, Wildfire, Mortons and the Chophouse (or insert your other favorite), the steaks I've had in Napa are finely done, but not nearly as well rounded as what you can get back east.
I mentioned earlier that I didn't want to recommend any specific wineries. But if you're completely confused and looking for some places to start your search through wine country, I've included a list of most of the Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley wineries that we've tasted at. You'll have to see for yourself whether any of these float your boat!
Napa Valley
Chimney Rock, Heitz Cellars, Louis Martini, Dutch Henry, Grgich Hills, Cakebread Cellars, Elizabeth Spencer, Franciscan, V. Sattui, Hall, Duckhorn, Freemark Abbey, Merryvale, Silver Rose, Frank Family, Rombauer, Joseph Phelps, Fleury Estate, Silver Oak, Jarvis, Stags Leap, Hagafen, Del Dotto, PlumpJack, Cosentino, On the Edge,
Sonoma Wineries
Everett Ridge, Gary Ferrell, Sausal, Valley of the Moon, Ledson, Landmark, Simi, Hook & Ladder, DeLoche, Joseph Swan, Kunde Estate, Hartford, Viansa


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Adrenaline junkie Kristen Stewart likes pushing herself to the limit — in fact, it's quite evident by her recent cheating scandal with Rupert Sanders.
Kristen Stewart admits she felt "terrified" as she galloped on horseback while filming Snow White and the Huntsman, but despite her fear, the 22-year-old actress didn't back down from the challenge. She loves "to feel out of control," according to a new interview with Little White Lies. Maybe that rush is what tempted Kristen to cheat on Robert Pattinson in the first place?
"I like to be scared. I love to suddenly feel out of control," Kristen admitted to the magazine.
While such thrill-seeking behavior is great when it comes to performing stunts, sadly, it doesn't bode well for romantic relationships.
Though Kristen has since publicly apologized for her reckless behavior, perhaps she should work on finding a better outlet to release her rebellious desires.
Do YOU think Kristen cheated for the thrill, HollywoodLifers?
More Robert and Kristen news:
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- Robert Pattinson: I Feel Paranoid About Kristen Stewart's Affair
- Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Won't Be 'Forced' To Go To 'Twilight' Convention
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im a kristen fan too but i think something is wrong with her. i noticed some weird behavior started last year (comic con), then thru her interviews there's always some weird quotes from her like wanted something to effed her up, she started as this shy stuttering girl during the early days of twilight interviews and later on most people noticed her getting more confident, but i noticed she's getting some erratic behavior too. is she on drugs? if not i would say she really need some help. she is showing symptoms of depression or bipolar. her parents should act now.
Posted at 3:31 PM on August 24, 2012
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Posted at 1:52 PM on August 24, 2012
Kristen made a comment about wanting for something to happen. She want the world to f**k her. I think it was self -proclaimed fortune. Maybe, she was already in the "thing" with Rupert and she knew /getting caught could ruin her life with Rob and possibly her career. Only Kristen knows why it all came to be. It is a shame others were hurt by her words and actions.
Posted at 1:48 PM on August 24, 2012
She need to be on meds. She made a similar statement to Elle magazine of wanting to be f..ked over. Because things came to easy for her, she is bored easily. With all of that said, tells me there is some mental illness there. She wants that devil may care, I am rebel w/o a cause, I am tough and what it probably is a bi-polar disorder. Along with too much too young and too soon. When you have this problem, with the "too" and no one to say no (the family is in her pocket). There hasn't been any control early in her career. Panic Room she did her role, but where were the stops? Smoking, cursing to disguise that she can't hold a conversation clearly w/ someone not her friend. On Orpah she stated a 16 yrs old and she was 21 yrs old is her best friend she runs things through her when there's a problem. Shouldn't it have been the reverse? That friend is Dakota Fanning. Note Dakota grown up with control, respect of family, and parents who understood actors at a young age and keeping them grounded. Kristen has ground rules and she still can't see the problem she caused not really. No regard. Robert please stay clear of her she needs help with anxiety issues and you WILL get caught up in her next attack of her wanting to feel deeper to feel love deeper w/o any boredom. And you can't feel that 24/7.One must stop to smell the roses sometimes instead of running thru them. She is a live wire right now.. disgard and move on. D. Justin
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Uhh, Jesus and the all saints. Is this the new attitude for the new generation of women? I feel shame… for the all girls who are following her habits an praising her. Or… shame for your parents who didn't raise you right. By the way. What would you do if your partner do the same thing? In front of the world? Not only in front of the town where you live. Because the word of cheating is flying, nothing remain in secret in your life too.There will be too many people who will know about you.
Don't settle
Posted at 10:54 AM on August 24, 2012
I love you Kristen for who you are. I'm 100% sure there was another story behind the scandal. I believe in you and I think you are the nicest, sweetest and a loyal friend. You are beautiful and talented, funny and something about you attracts everyone, the one who loves you or even hate you. you are the best, "don't settle" ever.
Posted at 2:16 PM on August 24, 2012
What are you glorifying? You can be all those things you said and be the most vile self hating person one can be. Kristen doesn't know who she is. Being a loyal friend? Someone needs to shake you awake you must be in fantasy dream at this moment. She did the most disloyal act one would and could do to friend. With a friend like that you really do not need any enemies. You are too young yourself you,re too gullible Don't settle. Please go out make friends and learn about real loyalty. Oh yeah she attracted Rupert wow a nice, sweet, loyal friend she truly is. There's not a woman in hollywood that will want her to work with their husbands or boyfriends. She is a branded untrustworthy woman who did it to herself. All she had to say was NO. What she wants she gets Rupert didn't to this alone. Again wake up Don't settle
i hate.
Posted at 10:44 AM on August 24, 2012
then must stop the insults? why?
Vou criticize Rob, his family, his friends, why?
not need to "accuse, we saw evidence
she give herself the crap the media, why?
she made stupid excuses why?
she betrayed, lied, rob, to an old man who could be his father,
an old man out now that the storm has gone rob and ks
an old man who took advantage of the situation,
an old man who did not even help his mistress, why?
"Kristen is the only person who understands me"
what girlfriend or just friend can do such a thing?
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Posted at 10:31 AM on August 24, 2012
People people — might be new interview but it was most likely done quite awhile ago. Second – enough with the name calling and accusations. We have no idea what really happened and until one of the involved parties says something, we should (as one poster so eloquently put it) stfu now.
Get a life.
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xxKeep Calm & Love Robsten!!!!!!xx
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