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A month earlier the State of Florida had taken custody of her four youngest children, alleging chronic neglect and emotional abuse by Anne and physical abuse by her husband Eddie. Five months before that, her two eldest daughters had run away from home. Anne had hoped to see all six kids on Easter, at a court-arranged visit, but the children failed to show. Her mood plunged, a drinking binge ensued, then the soaps, and finally the razors.
Her arms, once the supple limbs of a teenage model, were bloated from drink and scabbed with psoriasis. The single-edge blades, though, cut far deeper than the disposables she had used in a previous attempt. Blood quickly puddled beneath her. Seconds before passing out, Anne stumbled to the front door and, in a final act as senseless as her entire life felt, reached out to see if the mail had come. The mailman found her collapsed outside her empty North Miami home, still breathing, white as chalk.
Today, two years later, her friends, family, and therapists will tell you Anne Lanzetta is a different person. She has quit drinking and doing drugs. She has lost weight and taken a job. Her once disastrous marriage is on the rebound. "My life would be perfect," she says. "Except for the kids." Her two sons and four daughters, aged three to seventeen, have yet to return home. By court order, both she and her husband are forbidden to see the three youngest. Last month lawyers from the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) began drawing up a legal petition to sever all relations between the Lanzettas and their children, a process known as Termination of Parental Rights (TPR). By law TPR is the end of the line -- the last rites for parenthood.
For Kent and Heidi Keller, who have cared for the two youngest Lanzetta children since March 1992, TPR promises a new beginning. They didn't ask for the job, the Kellers emphasize; HRS, with the Lanzettas' consent, drafted them. "We went into this really as a rescue operation," says Kent Keller, a former assistant pastor at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church. "We kept hoping that at some point reality would kick in and these people would deal with their problems and take their kids home."
But as the children's accounts of neglect, beatings, and sexual abuse grew into an Everest of court files, Kent Keller says, his optimism dimmed. Rather than owning up to the brutal acts they committed against their own children, Keller maintains, the Lanzettas have blamed others and shunned the very help they need in order to become fit caretakers. It has been left to a shifting cast of foster parents recruited from Key Biscayne Presbyterian to repair the damage done to the Lanzetta children. For this, Keller adds bitterly, the parents have branded them baby-stealers.
Keller can accept the name-calling. He can deal with the ways the child-protection bureaucracy has frustrated him. But he says he can no longer handle seeing his foster children cringe at the prospect of being returned to their biological parents. The two blond toddlers, who now call him "Daddy," have suffered enough, Kent Keller claims. He wants the abuse -- the anguish of uncertainty -- to end.
He is not wild about the notion of newspaper coverage, however. Like most people involved in child abuse cases, Keller views the press as yet another threat to the children. State and federal lawmakers tend to agree; they have drafted statutes that allow the child-protection system to operate in virtual silence. (The law, for instance, forbids publication of the name of any minor in state custody. Therefore, although the three eldest Lanzetta children say they want their story told and were interviewed for this article, their real names are not used. Their younger siblings are not referred to by name at all.)
A proliferation of abuse reports in the past decade has catapulted the issue into the headlines, but the kinds of cases written about are usually the extremes, in which the abuse is heinous, or the accusations false. In these sagas, good and evil are sharply defined. As in a fable, the morals to be drawn are transparent and, in their transparency, oddly comforting. Most protracted abuse cases, unfortunately, do not conform to type. They are messes of gray, fraught with unanswerable questions: To what degree should the government be allowed to interfere with families on a child's behalf? When do parental rights end and children's rights begin? At what point does the state decide, irrevocably, that parents are not fit to raise the children they bore?
The last of these questions has, for the past year, held the Lanzetta family hostage, where they have plenty of company. Although the vast majority of abused children removed from their homes are eventually reunited with one or both parents, today some 400 children are awaiting TPR proceedings in Dade. In most of these cases the parents have agreed to surrender the children or have abandoned them outright. But some parents have vowed to fight.


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By Judith-Anne Kolu
Upper Credit Humane Society volunteer
Neska is a seven-month-old pretty female pug/beagle, brown with white accents, small in stature, too plump at 45 lbs, due to a penchant for any type of treat.
Surrendered because she was deemed territorial, protective of the family but nervous around new people and animals, Neska did present as a classic troubled teen, fearful, no self-confidence, self-control or self-esteem, bossy yet at the same time unsure. In her short life, she has learned that the way to deal with scary or unpleasant things is to put on a tough act to, in her view, protect herself.
**Neska would require more than one visit from a prospective adopter because she has to get to know you before feeling comfortable and showing her softer side; a game of her beloved fetch might help with bonding! This is not a dog you can just meet and adopt in an hour.
Rather than a detriment, her stay at the Shelter has seen some encouraging changes and Staff feel that if an experienced owner can be found who sets rules and boundaries and enforces them calmly; they will soon uncover a fine little dog. Neska is best suited to experienced adult dog owners, definitely NO CHILDREN.
Neska is housebroken, reasonable with other dogs, has her basic commands, okay to walk, must have a fenced yard as she is virtually a teenage puppy and has high energy. Neska loves to play fetch; time and again she brings the Frisbee back; sitting nicely to receive her hot dog! Sometimes on "walkies" she likes to pick up "treasures" that she finds on her journey and carry them back with her: a little twig, a piece of safe garbage….there is an endearing side to Neska that is slowly being uncovered.
Call the Shelter at 519-833-2287 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com to arrange a meet and greet with our little "rough" diamond.

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FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – Funny and Offbeat Travel Attractions of Competing Football Nations
FIFA World Cup 2010 Time!
The FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa promises to be another sporting spectacular when it kicks off on June 11.
There are now under 100 days before the FIFA World Cup 2010 starts. There are 32 countries from every continent (except for Antarctica!) competing for one sport's ultimate prizes. You can check out the official FIFA World Cup 2010 website for more info on fixtures.
So instead of trying to be a Football expert and predict the winner, I've compiled a list of some of the Funny or Offbeat Travel things to do and see for each of the 32 Competing Nations.
Here we go:
Group A
South Africa (RSA) – The host nation! Make a phone call from the Sea Container Phone Box in Soweto
Mexico (MEX) – Visit Santa Muerte, or Saint Death in Mexico City.
Uruguay (URU) – Marvel at the South American Football Sandcastles on the beach at Colonia, Uruguay
France (FRA) – Go to the stadium where France made the 2010 World Cup by using the 'Hand of Frog'. This is the Irish version of events!
Group B
Argentina (ARG) – Eat a tonne of steak and check out the 60 kg beef diet per capita per year.
Nigeria (NGA) - Visit Email scam headquarters that send you that annoying spam about depositing 27 million dollars in your bank account – and get them back!
South Korea (KOR) – Check out the lack of English Translation quality assurance on the clothing.
Greece (GRE) – Organise a helicopter to escape from prison.
Group C
England (ENG) – Stay at the Holiday Inn to experience their Human Bed Warmers.
United States (USA) – Eat at the Heart Attack Grill in Arizona.
Algeria (ALG) – Eat what you think is beef meat which has been dodgily substituted by donkey.
Slovenia (SVN) – Learn how kids are toilet trained in school.
Group D
Germany (GER) - Buy a pothole near Leipzig.
Australia (AUS) – Check out the Cockroach Races in Brisbane.
Serbia (SRB) – Fail an alcohol breath test.
Ghana (GHA) – Check out the preaching on public transport
Group E
Netherlands (NED) – Go on a Beer Bike Ride!
Denmark (DEN) - Steal a boat after a big night on the town – and try rowing to Sweden!
Japan (JPN) - Check out the humourous Engrish signs!
Cameroon (CMR) – Try and go and see a movie at the cinema – only to discover they're all closed because it's cheaper to watch television or pirated DVDs.
Group F
Italy (ITA) – Visit the stuffed pigs at the Casa Del Formaggio, Florence.
Paraguay (PAR) – Take part in a rather large 30,000 kilogram barbeque.
New Zealand (NZL) – Visit the Shoe Fence.
Slovakia (SVK) – Have a chat to the small town mayor who wants to build a 33 metre high Jesus statue.
Group G
Brazil (BRA) – Cover yourself in mud in the Bloco de Lama Festival.
North Korea (PRK) – Compare the real Kim Jong Il to the one portrayed in Team America, World Police!
Ivory Coast (CIV) – Win a house because you've shunned the notion of Africa Time and decide to be punctual.
Portugal (POR) – You can go to the Paper Festival in Portugal.
Group H
Spain (ESP) – Visit the buskers in La Rambla, Barcelona. There's all sorts of crackpots there trying to score an income from Euro shrapnel by passing tourists.
Switzerland (SUI) – Win an IgNobel Award because you've come up with a study to determine whether an empty beer bottle does more or less damage to the human skull than a full one in a bar fight.
Honduras (HON) – Eat part of a 150 metre long sandwich.
Chile (CHI) – Have a caffeine hit at Cafe Con Piernas – Coffee with Legs. Like going to a strip joint at 9am in the morning. Basically, you are served coffee by ladies in skimpy clothing !
There you go, there is the FIFA World Cup 2010 list of Funny and Offbeat Travel things to do!
If you're only interested in Football, then I'd suggest checking out World Cup 2010: The Indispensable Guide to Soccer and Geopolitics, All the Goals of FIFA World Cup 2006 or maybe buy a World Cup 2010 Soccer Ball.
If you're crap at Soccer, like me, check out Total Soccer Fitness. Or maybe some Soccer Drill Software!
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22 Responses to FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – Funny and Offbeat Travel Attractions of Competing Football Nations
Hey Anthony,
Great idea with the World Cup countries and awesome things to do in each country. There are some real spontaneous options. I did enjoy the 60 kg beef diet when I was in Argentina! -
at http://www.fcbarcelonatickets.com we are football ticket agents that work especialy in barcelona, yet, we mantain working relations with all the "who and who" in the football ticket and football hospitality world and the notion for now is that the distance, high ticket prices and a lack of security are affecting sales for the world cup! football shall be international and i would love an african team to win , yet as a spectaters sport … the location should be very well planed. good luck south africa! halla la furia roja!
Such a funny post! So many good videos and the Team America film was second to none! Love it.
And those stuffed pigs on the table! Thats my next destination. I like your summary over the world cup countries.
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There are some very unique and interesting tidbits of info here. For those who are wanting to travel to the World Cup, we are here to help. I wonder if there will be a long line at the phone box now that it is set up as quite an attraction? It would be fun to be able to visit and do different things across the world!
Absolutley PMSL, what a hilarious collection of world cup funnies I could have done without seeing the Heart Attack cafe though as I'm trying to diet.
Hello there,I like your site and it looks very interesting and easy to read,really!. I am from Paraguay. I love the Soccer and cannot wait till 11th June, can you?.But there is a problem camming from FIFA. It is that doesn´t choose the best teams in this planet for the World Cup which it should otherwise don´t call the World Cup a final, if you want to play football for the soul of competition then go to the olympics games. this is basically what the World Cup is turning to, and it su…, ire needed to beat germany to be in and is not, jap beat lowly teams as bahrain, qatar, kuwait, to be in, is this justice I dont think so, just because you are in the World Cup it doesn´t mean that you have the quality to be in like jap can attes. Any way, I expect to watch a interesting final on 11th July and my favorite winner team is Paraguay,and my favorite player is Carlos Vela.Good blog and keep going.Cu!
Most of the factor for the World Champion 2010 are saying Spain will win the title. But usually it isn't the big favourite that will win the tournament, so I think Brasil will make the race.
I cant wait for it to start. It will be quite an interesting experience especially since its the first time its being hosted in Africa.
Oh I adore the stuffed pigs in Florence. What a quirky place to buy food. Also I am soooo excited for SOuth Africa and the world cup. The will be on centre stage and Oh I hope they show case themselves. For such people the have had more challenges than any country I know. Good luck.
cool thanx for share this info..
Wow. What a great experienced. I hope I could also have a summary of the World Cup. Indeed, you've got a wonderful pictures. Wish to rise in Beer Bike.
Funny photos, seems like there must be tons of fun. I envy that you had the chance to compile all this photos.I was on Asian tour then.
Good 'ol Netherlands! Stuff the football, you wouldn't get me off the beer bike ride!
great job!! it's a very good article you got here…
Stuffed pigs on the table! Wow – Fantastic Post – Thats my next destination if I could get out of Zimbabwe. Sad that its all over and even the Octopus has died.
What a great post! I love the beer bike ride in the Netherlands. Really love the images you posted.
What a great post! it is so interesting, i really enjoyed reading and watching the videos, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful post! keep it up!
How can pigs sit on the table?
after all that happened during that time, It was a time of sadness in Uganda when over 76 people were killed as they watched the world cup. mmmmmmm
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The Carlyle Group Acquires Walbro Engine Management; Supporting Walbro's Future Growth
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that it has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Walbro Engine Management, a global small engine parts manufacturer, from Sun Capital Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Equity for the investment comes from Carlyle Japan Partners II.
Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Walbro is the world's largest manufacturer of carburetors and a major manufacturer of fuel and air management components mainly targeted at the outdoor power equipment industry. Walbro has significant sales, R&D, and production capabilities in Japan and the United States, and also has manufacturing facilities in Thailand, China and Mexico.
Mr. Tony Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Walbro Engine Management, said, "Walbro supports worldwide markets with the aim to be the industry leader in the global small engine market by anticipating customer needs and delivering innovative solutions to a world that demands a cleaner environment. This transaction is consistent with our aim to satisfy increasing global market demands and we plan to leverage Carlyle's global network to pursue further growth."
"I am proud of the efforts of Walbro employees around the world in developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products that add value to our company and position Walbro for the next level of growth with the support of The Carlyle Group," Martin added. "The resources of The Carlyle Group will help us continue to serve our customers with the products and technology they need to meet today's environmental and business challenges."
Mr. Kazuhiro Yamada, Managing Director and Co-Head of Carlyle Japan, said, "Walbro is led by a strong management team with outstanding global presence. We will harness Carlyle's global network and financial resources to help Walbro expand to the next stage of product innovation and realize global growth." About Walbro Engine Management Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Walbro Engine Management is the world's largest manufacturer of carburetors and a major manufacturer of ignition systems, fuel injection and air/fuel management components, and fuel storage and delivery components for engines targeted at outdoor power equipment, marine, recreational and two-wheel applications. Walbro Engine Management employs 2,200 people in facilities in the United States, Japan, Thailand, China and Mexico. Please visit www.walbro.com. About The Carlyle Group The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager with $156 billion of assets under management across 99 funds and 63 fund of fund vehicles as of June 30, 2012. Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value. Carlyle invests across four segments – Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies and Fund of Funds Solutions – in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Carlyle has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs 1,300 people in 32 offices across six continents. www.carlyle.com; www.youtube.com/onecarlyle About Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 300 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital's inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Two Sunbury families temporarily displaced by fire
SUNBURY — A double-home caught fire this afternoon in Sunbury. The fire was started in a second floor rear bedroom at 316 South 10th Street in the city.
Crews were called to the scene around 1:20p.m. According to Sunbury Fire Chief Mike Rhoads, heavy smoke was billowing out of the upstairs windows when volunteers arrived on the scene. He said the fire was controlled within 15 minutes. Most of the damage was contained to the bedroom, but the rest of the house did receive some minor damage.
No injuries were reported, as no one was home at the time of the blaze. Rhoads said the fire has been determined accidental and electrical. He said responders discovered a phone charger with a cord pinched under a bed near the area of the fire.
The Red Cross is currently assisting at the scene. Families on both sides of the duplex will be displaced until the home is determined safe. (Codi Jade)
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"Integrated in All Respects"
From the collection . . .
"Integrated in All Respects" consists of Ed Friend's film of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Highlander Folk School in Monteagle, Tennessee during Labor Day weekend in 1957 and the Georgia Commission on Education's propaganda broadside that features Friend's photographs and stills from his film. Founded in 1932, the Highlander Folk School served as an adult education center to promote social and economic justice. By the 1950s, the school began to focus on the Civil Rights movement and trained many of the movement's activists including Septima Clark and Rosa Parks. Sent by the Georgia Commission on Education, an anti-integration state committee founded during Marvin Griffin's administration, Ed Friend filmed the anniversary festivities without revealing his motives. Labor and civil rights activists such as Ralph Abernathy, Myles Horton, Martin Luther King, Jr., Aubrey Williams, Charles G. Gomillion, Rosa Parks, Abner W. Berry, Pete Seeger, Harry Schneiderman, Ralph Helstein, A. T. Walden, and Maurice McCrackin are featured in the footage. Friend also documented the integrated social activities during the weekend including dining, swimming, and dancing. Much of the footage and many stills were incorporated into the Commission's broadside linking the school and its civil rights activities with the communist movement.
"Integrated in All Respects" is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies and the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection. The project received support through a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as a part of the Civil Rights Digital Library initiative.


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Category Archives: Winery News
A Dose of Thanks
As George noted last week, Thanksgiving is finally here! And I can hardly believe it – feels like it was NYE 2011 just the other day! Regardless, it's great for me because Thanksgiving is, by far, my favorite holiday. Any day that I can eat delicious food to my heart's content, spend time with my favorite people and drink amazing wines is a great day by me. This year, I'll be attending two Thanksgiving feasts which is pretty much double the fun. I'll really have to pace myself, that's for sure.
This year, I'm really looking forward to dessert (which probably comes as no surprise to those who know me). I've found a scrumptious Paula Deen recipe laden with cream cheese, pumpkin and sugar that I'm hoping will take top prize in the annual dessert competition. As a bonus, it's an homage to one of my best friends (and college roommate) who used to bake a traditional St. Louis-style gooey butter cake every time she went home for the holidays – and brought back the ooey, gooey, goodness when she returned to school each January. Needless to say, that cake was always devoured within about an hour after her arrival back on campus…it's just THAT good. Now I'm trying my baking hand at it with the addition of pumpkin. I fully expect that to tip this dessert off the charts. Wish me luck in the competition.
As for the wine? Guess it's time to raid the cellar and pick out a few special bottles. It's always a treat to open those bottles that I've been saving for a special occasion – what better occasion than a fantastic feast with family and friends?
So this year, this Thanksgiving, I'm incredibly thankful for the people that make me laugh and smile each and every day and an opportunity to have them all together at one dinner table. Of course, I'm also thankful for great wine and the occasion to break out those special bottles and for Paula Deen and her indulgent sweets! I can barely wait for Thursday.
Wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones. Open that special bottle and enjoy!
Thanksgiving is Here?
It just doesn't feel right that Thanksgiving is next week. We're just not in the holiday mode yet (despite the fact that the weather, tv commercials and retail stores are already getting Christmas into our heads). I remember back in the days when it used to be after Thanksgiving that we saw the holiday transformation happen.
Now is a good time to reflect on what to serve with your meals. I'm seeing more and more households move away from turkey, but whatever you choose to serve, be the hero and make a good wine pairing. A lot of us get caught into that " I don't want to bring great wine to be wasted on my aunt, who would just throw an ice cube in it anyways." For me, being in the industry, I'm expected to bring good stuff, so I work to uphold my reputation. I've turned a lot of wine cooler/boxed wine people into budding wine snobs – they hate and love me at the same time…they can never go back to the bad stuff.
So, I encourage you to bring something good to the table. Educate; spread the wealth. If, after pouring Aunt Mary a great Zin or Chard and she tastes it then STILL reaches for the ice cubes…well, then she just gets jug wines from now on.
A Whole Lotta Nothin'
So that's my topic for this blog post – no theme, just random thoughts and maybe a little tribute to the late Andy Rooney…"ever wonder why…".
I've been awol for a couple weeks. In my line of work, I take days off when I can; it just so happened that the last 2 weeks that day off fell on Tuesday which is my blog day. Yes, I guess I could've blogged Wednesday, but I'm a creature of habit. By Wednesday, blogging is deprogrammed from my mind.
I think Fall just blew right by us. Summer wasn't all that great, but what happened to the transitional season? It's been in the 30′s here at night…just when this growing season is mercifully over.
So did this harvest crash and burn? Not exactly. Maybe we didn't bring in as much fruit as previous years, but the quality is good! Take it from the writers' mouth: I've tasted the 2011 juice and it is darn good.
Just finished the CSW test yesterday (Certified Specialist of Wine). After 6 months of study sessions with my peers and two weeks of intense studying (and cramming), I quickly remembered why I swore off college after graduation…tests really suck! While the subject matter is interesting (and my profession), getting graded on it raises that stress level just a bit…just like I was in back in college. I'm just glad it's over; pass or fail. Now I can go back to watching mindless tv and bad sports without guilt.
I am gonna miss the vegetable garden fun. My body will, too. I'm having thoughts of a winter garden, but trudging around out there in cold and wet just isn't as motivating to get a few heads of garlic. I'll probably pass and wait till the Spring.
For those on the West, stay warm. For those gloating in the Midwest (that you're warmer than us right now…), remember you still have December, January, February, March…let's talk then.
Save The Date: November 17th
Save the date, Bay Area friends! On November 17th we'll be at San Francisco hot-spot ZeroZero (826 Folsom) for a special Happy Hour appearance. Featuring some classic Montelena wines, and a few special surprises, it's an event not-to-be-missed. Join us for some sips of your favorite Montelena wine or a new-to-you Montelena wine and stay for a scrumptious pizza hot out of the oven and cap off the evening with a sweet treat of soft-serve. It's the best of both worlds: pizza and wine. We'll be there from 6:00 to 9:00 – stop by and see us!
2011 Vintage – A Voyage of Endurance
No doubt the scribes are hard at work summing up their take on the memorable 2011 vintage for public consumption. Yes, it was an "interesting" year, the kind of growing season that builds character in growers and winemakers. It was also the kind of vintage in which outstanding wines can be crafted. Hot off the press, here is the Chateau Montelena 2011 Vintage Report from Master Winemaker Bo Barrett. As you will see, he is quite pleased with the character of our harvest:
Some vintages are a walk in the nice little Napa Valley Park. But vintage 2011, was more like Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance to Antarctica! Long & grueling and a risky harvest where fortune favors the bold. Our collective experience gave us never ending hope and conviction enough to "gut it out" through the rough patches and as we write this commentary on a warm windy November 1, the voyage of Vintage 2011 comes to a very successful ending at Chateau Montelena. We got through it but not without considerable risk assessment and knowledgeable response, trust in the vineyards we know so well, but also a healthy amount of astonishing luck in the late season's wonderful weather. It was a challenging growing season – with a late start, a consistently cool summer, and surprising rains. As we wrap it up with our last two vineyards being harvested in continuing Indian summer dry warm weather we can now report 2011's outcome for Chateau Montelena was quite good.
Despite the highly publicized, uncommon weather conditions besetting Napa Valley, our grape quality was high. We attribute our success to the truly exceptional nature of our vineyards (site), along with the experience of our winegrowers and winemaking team (management). More than a little courage in farming was essential to a very successful outcome. In particular, the Cabernet family of grapes does require quite a bit of heat to get fully ripe and make the wines for which Napa Valley is famous. After a consistently cool summer season, significant mid-October rain pushed the vintage even later. But growers who waited and really "gutted it out" were rewarded with weeks of fantastic weather, a prolonged Indian summer that provided needed ripening time. We waited.
All of the "money" blocks of our Estate Cabernet (those blocks that always make the blend) came in with near perfect phenolic maturity – lots of time on the vine will do that – and great flavors. The tannin profile of these lots is classic Montelena: big and velvety. Yields were down this season, but not the quality. The 2011 Estate Cabernet will be a standout. At this early point we expect our Napa Valley Cabernet to show classical styling, lots of depth and subtlety of flavor, and great longevity. Grower of the year award goes to Buddy Barberis, whose diligent efforts paid off with a good full crop of ripe, balanced, and tasty Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. In fact all of our growers for the Napa Cabernet made a yeoman's effort this season, delivering fruit of the highest caliber.
Our patience was also rewarded with a Chardonnay that exudes precision and balance. The mild, steady warmth of the summer months lacked any significant temperature spikes, which yielded uniformly ripe fruit and fantastic flavor development. Expect to find zesty green apple and concentrated melon notes, with the refreshing acidity that remains a hallmark of our wines. We have found in our long experience with Chardonnay that these cooler vintages make wonderful classic wines, and we rate 2011 as unequivocally successful.
This year's Estate Zinfandel and Primitivo lots are some of the finest we've tasted in the last 8 vintages. Every tank has been a delight, showing excellent color, great tannin structure, and wonderful ripe fruit flavors – this will be one to look for. The Zinfandel did amazingly well with the October rains, and while the yields were lower (primarily due to very selective harvesting), the quality is excellent.
Potter Valley proved itself once again. This year's Riesling came in with great ripeness and a good amount of Botrytis, so we're expecting lots of yummy apricot and honey flavors in a very classic, cool vintage wine. Look for a lot of richness in the bottle upon release, and the quintessential Riesling petrol after a few years of cellaring.
Bo Barrett, Master Winemaker
Where To Stay for House Party 2012
If you don't have plans yet for the last weekend in January 2012, make some – quickly – and join us for House Party 2012. If you love wine, you can rest assured that we'll be pulling out some incredible bottles from our cellar: current release wines, winery-only-wines (those that you can find only here at the winery) and even some special, older bottles that we've been saving for a special occasion. We'll also have slow-roasted meats and the musical talents of the Bay Area's own beloved Wonderbread 5 (if you know this band, you know we're going to have a blast!). So I hope I've given you enough information to make it an easy decision that you need to get tickets and come party with us, but I understand you may be undecided about whether or not to stay here in Calistoga for the weekend or head back to the city. To make the decision a little easier, we've partnered with a few local hotels so you can not only enjoy our party, but you can enjoy all of Calistoga, too. Mention the "Chateau Montelena House Party" when you call to make reservations at either Stevenson Manor or Solage Calistoga.
So get your tickets, mark your calendar and come to party with us on January 28th. Then stay and take advantage of all that Calistoga has to offer – great food, mudbaths and spa treatments, fantastic wine and a down-home vibe that makes everyone feel right at home.
The Creative Castle
Last Saturday, a group of tasters joined us at the winery along with their families. While the adults tasted through the current release wines, the children exercised their creative sides. The talented young artists left us with some of their artistic renditions of the Montelena Chateau. See for yourself below:
Stop the Presses…Please!
Ok, I know I commented on this in a blog a while ago, but I'll re state it since it is important to know. The press will unmercifully declare the 2011 vintage in California a disaster. Yes, the weather has been less than optimal for growing wine grapes, but that doesn't mean it's bad. We've had late June rains, followed by a mild Summer and then a few October rains. Some wineries continue that panic of "bringing in grapes" before the rains hit. Well, they're basically saying "we'll sacrifice optimal time for picking to avoid a total disaster." We, on the other hand, let nature run its course. Over the decades, Mother Nature has really found ways to correct herself. Our winemaking team continues to prove to us how good this year is shaping up. We sampled juices of recently harvested fruit, and it's as deep and rich as always. Now, I may not be the best judge to taste wine in its infancy and be able to declare it a stellar product, but I have a pretty good sense of recognizing great wine by trying the juice over the years.
Will this year be one for the ages? It's too early to tell, but don't be too quick to write it off. In the winemaking circles, this vintage will test the mettle of who really knows what they're doing in trenches. I have all the confidence in our team….and proof has always been in the bottle.
Once upon a time in a cellar in a hill….
Back in the 1880′s under the direction of Alfred Tubbs, the building known as Chateau Montelena was constructed. Facing almost due north and dug into the hillside, the Chateau was well suited to its mission as a barrel aging cellar with a naturally cool inside temperature (thanks to being partially underground). At the time of the passage of the 18th amendment, Chateau Montelena was one of the largest wine producers in California. Following the repeal of prohibition (the 21st amendment), the winery was re-started and the cellar re-invigorated, however, this was not to last and the winery slowly fell into disrepair, passing out of the Tubbs family and ultimately being re-discovered in 1970 by a young Irish attorney from southern California named Jim Barrett. Jim fell in love with this beautiful old structure and set about restoring it to its former glory and purpose. So began the construction of the second cellar in the history of the Chateau. Using the technology available at the time, the lower floor of the Chateau was turned back into a fermentation and barrel aging cellar. This cellar performed admirably for 39 vintages, producing an unbroken series of world class wines with very few changes to the physical plant. In order to continue to improve on the legendary quality of the wines, starting in 2008 the wine-making team decided to make a philosophical shift in how the wines were being made – instead of picking enough grapes to fill the tanks to capacity we would pick only those grapes at their optimal ripeness, no matter what the quantity. The result being many more small lots which was quite a challenge to accommodate in the existing cellar.
So it was that we began working on a complete redesign of the wine production cellar in 2008. Over the last 3 years the design of the new cellar evolved thanks to hours of brainstorming and plenty of time with a glue-stick, cutouts of tanks, and photocopies of the old cellar plan. The engineers and architects were brought on-board, the details resolved, forensic structural investigations conducted, and finally a contractor hired. During this time the project expanded to include structural enhancement and seismic reinforcing – Tubbs really did it right in the 1880′s and the Chateau withstood all the various shakes and shimmies over the last 125 years, but we wanted to make sure that it will last for at least another 125 to come.
At the beginning of the second week of February 2011, construction (or rather demolition) began on the 6,600 square foot interior. At night. In fact almost all the work involved was carried out in the early morning hours before the tasting room opened and the tourists arrived. Considering the scale and complexity of this project – removal of the tanks, complete demolition of the existing slab, new post footings, addition of structural steel reinforcement, new slab, all new electrical, all new plumbing, all new tank cooling, all new lighting, all new trench drains, and more – for the project to be completed in 7 months (at night) is remarkable. Yesterday we received our final inspection and the project was signed off with absolutely no comments from the county inspector, a rarity in itself, marking the formal completion of the third iteration of the cellar in this historic building – the physical component of the philosophical shift mentioned above.
In addition to the physical and philosophical changes involved with this project, there is another equally important facet: Chateau Montelena will now be recognized as a National Historic Place by the the U.S. Department of the Interior for its contribution to the history of wine making in California both during Tubb's time and during the current (Barrett) era.
Below is a collage of images from before, during, and after the project showing (clockwise from upper left) an artist's rendition of the new cellar, the new cellar prior to the installation of the tanks, some of the new fermentation tanks, the cellar during demolition, and the former cellar full of barrels. Please also have a look at this 360° panoramic tour of the new cellar. But what is better than any of these images is first hand experience, so come on out and visit our new old Chateau in the hill!
SF Party Oct 13: Did You Get the Golden Ticket?
So this Thursday, Oct 13th, at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco, we'll be celebrating the unveiling of our new tasting room in the city which is situated in the lobby of this historic hotel. This hotel has a special place in my heart for a few reasons:
1:I used to work there.
2:It defines San Francisco and its storied past.
3:There are some wonderful people who work at that hotel; and have so through decades.
US Presidents, foreign dignitaries, movie stars, sports teams have all passed through the hotel's doors. So, it was only natural that one of the historic wineries of California should partner with this hotel to be the first (and only?) winery to have a remote tasting room in the city. The party will celebrate the opening in style with current and library wines, an amazing array of canapes from the Culinary team, and all our closest friends at the winery.
Sorry to say it's by invitation only, but if you have one of the golden tickets, be sure to RSVP now before it's too late (which it will be tomorrow morning). The tasting room is open to the public from 1-8pm Wed-Sat. If you're one of our Cellarmaster club members, your benefits will apply at our new location just as if you were visiting us here at the Chateau! Be sure to say hi to Ryan or Jonnie when you stop by…


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I have known Dennis Pfannenstiel for a long time. He is a successful businessman and a proven leader. He has made commonsense decisions when serving our Ellis County Commission during his term in 2000 through 2008. And, if elected, he will do so again.
He will work for and with the citizens of Ellis County to save taxpayer dollars. His opponent. Barb Wasinger, if elected, will spend the hard-working taxpayer's money foolishly.
For example, her decision to support the downtown pavilion that would be built on railroad property, which isn't even city property. Why would we want to invest our money into railroad property? This is not using common sense. Some people may remember they tore down our beautiful railroad depot for safety reasons, and now Wasinger wants to put a pavilion in a similar location. Dennis Pfannenstiel has learned with hard work and listening to the Ellis County citizens; the right choices will be made -- commonsense choices.
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- 2 Large Ripe Avocados
- 2 teaspoon(s) Pickled Ginger, finely chopped, found in Asian food aisle
- 1 teaspoon(s) Wasabi Paste, found in Asian food aisle
- 4 Scallions, finely chopped
- 4 Small Limes, juiced
- 1/3 cup(s) Cilantro, finely chopped PLUS cilantro sprigs for garnish
- 4 tablespoon(s) Sour Cream
- 1 package(s) Wonton Wrappers, cut in half diagonally
- 1-2 cup(s) Vegetable Oil for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Chinese Five Spice Powder, found in Asian food aisle
- 2 teaspoon(s) Kosher Salt
- 1. Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop out flesh into a medium sized bowl. Mash avocados coarsely with a fork.
- 2. Stir in the pickled ginger, wasabi paste, scallions, lime juice, cilantro, and sour cream. If not eating right away, place one of the avocado pits into the guacamole (to prevent mixture from browning), cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate before serving.
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Unlight: Death consecrates with blood
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These guys are German and they exist – in one form or other – since 1997, which, in my opinion, is a pretty fucking long time for a band to display such a great lack of character. In their own words, Unlight play a mixture of black metal and thrash and, from what I gather, they're supposed to be a "next big thing" or something like that. Yeah, sure, and I'm Bonnie Tyler singing "Cursed Realms (Of The Winterdemons)".
From what I hear in this record – their fourth full-length, ferfucksake! -, Unlight is pretty derivative, copping riffs from bands like Immortal (which is a bad sign…) and pasting them together, in a futile attempt to make something that approaches headbangable music. The melodies are completely interchangeable, the playing is OK, but, at least for me, without much of a character and the clean production seems to suck whatever life and virility these songs possess in the first place. The songs do not possess neither black metal's venom and acid, nor thrash's power and fun. They just move in predictable ways, without actually going anywhere.
But, you know, my greatest problem with this record is a nagging suspicion that I have, that Unlight don't really care about the things I said above, that are dragging the record down. They seem to care only for one thing: to cater the expected chow to the masses, in a way that, at least to me, seems completely without character and attitude. The whole thing sounds, not composed and played, but produced so as to be consumed by people who don't really care about what they're listening to, except that it has something "metal" tagged onto it.
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- Label: Massacre Records
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- Lord Grond: drums
- Tartaros: bass
- Necron: guitar
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- 02. Becoming the Ungodly Sin
- 03. That Old Black Magick Spell
- 04. The Passing of the Black Storms
- 05. Carnal Baptism (The Wine Of Sin)
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Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich asked Twitter users to email him their opinions of the Browns' new logos. These are some of the responses he received.
BEREA: The man who hired Alec Scheiner as president of the Browns in December 2012 entered the NFL with a business background before gradually becoming increasingly involved in roster decisions and ultimately seizing control of football operations in Cleveland.
Doran Grant's physical prowess should no longer be underestimated in NFL circles.
ESPN NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay said the Browns should re-sign veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer because he can't envision them acquiring anyone better this offseason.
In a draft class stacked with talented defenders, Clemson edge rusher Vic Beasley stole the show Sunday at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Eddie Goldman
For those who haven't heard, the Browns will unveil their new team logo Tuesday.
INDIANAPOLIS: When George Whitfield Jr. heard that Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel checked into a rehabilitation facility Jan. 28 in an attempt to eliminate his hard-partying lifestyle, the significance of the decision compelled the Massillon native to contact his greatest influence right away.
INDIANAPOLIS: Akron native Devin Smith didn't achieve his goal in the 40-yard dash Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine, but the standout wide receiver from Ohio State didn't take a step back, either.
Smith had been posting times in the low 4.4-second range as he prepared for this weekend. Although he hoped to sprint his way to a time of 4.3, his official 4.42 still ranked seventh among all receivers at this year's combine.
Oregon defensive end Arik Armstead
INDIANAPOLIS: Doran Grant and Devin Smith didn't find out they were second cousins until Smith's grandmother died in 2012 and they discovered their family tree when cleaning out her belongings.
INDIANAPOLIS: Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston said all the right things, just as Johnny Manziel did a year ago.


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Monday April 27, 2009
Samsung I7500 Android phone to launch in Germany
27 April 2009 Samsung has unveiled its first Android-powered mobile device, with O2 Germany set to offer the handset from June. Although an O2 Germany statement says it is an exclusive deal for the operator, it is not clear whether that just relates to the German market or all of O2's European markets. Pricing details for the touch screen I7500 are not yet available, but specs include a 5 megapixel camera, HSPA functionality, 8GB internal memory and one-click access to Google Mail, Google Maps and the Android Market application store.
The Samsung I7500 is the first mobile phone launched by a top three handset manufacturer that supports Google's Android mobile operating system. To date, the only commercially available Android handset is the HTC Dream, marketed by T-Mobile as the G1. HTC and Vodafone will also next month launch a new Android device, called the HTC Magic. Further high-profile Android handset launches are expected this year, as all major handset vendors (with the exception of Nokia) are members of the Open Handset Alliance, the Google-backed consortium that is driving Android's development.


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Yoga Mantras that Inspire
As most of us know, Chicago is town that loves its yoga. Prenatal yoga, Mommy and Me yoga, hot yoga and more, we've got it all. Here, instructor Stefanie Coslow, who received her teacher training certificate from the amazing CorePower Yoga, shares how a mom of two can stay fit and inspired.
Lululemon Bag of Inspirational Quotes
~By Stefanie Coslow, FITL Guru and Chicago Yoga Instructor, CorePower Yoga
I remember the days (vaguely, a foggy, distant memory) when the majority of what I wore was dryclean only. My professional office attire. And I couldn't wait till the weekend to be "comfy" in jeans. These days, between being a stay at home mom, and spending a lot of time at yoga studios and gyms, I pretty much live in athletic wear. And those comfy jeans? Holy cow do they feel restrictive! And, well, there's one brand of athletic wear that I covet above all else. Most of us yogis, runners, etc, do.
Lululemon. Style, fit, quality, functionality…..it's all there. But, all that aside, I love their philosophies, their mantras. Ever read a Lululemon bag? It's pretty damn motivational.
▪ Friends are more important than money.
▪ Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment, living in the moment could be the meaning of life (love this!).
▪ Jealousy works the opposite of the way you want it to.
▪ Practice yoga so you can remain active in physical sports as you age (how true!).
▪ Dance, Sing, Floss, and Travel.
▪ Sweat once a day.
▪ The pursuit of happiness is the source of all unhappiness (word!).
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Im just saying, if im buying one, i want to do everything on it or bill gates will be lying... xD
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It's a Tablet. Tablet's do NOT have the performance index a PC and/or Laptop does. No, you will not be able to play LoL on a Tablet.
The windows 8 version should have little problems the lite version which runs off of a mobile processor I would hazzard to say no.
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Yes it will. But please do not.
I'm very interested in this. Since it has a full-sized USB port, I don't see why I couldn't use a mouse. Given the relatively low specs required to play the game, I'd like to see someone try.
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the surface tab with the full version of 8 has the capability to (intel i5, 2 gb of ddr3 ram and up to 128 gb of storage) of course not at optimal settings but playable. the version with RT will not due to it being built around the ARM architecture and is not compatible with any standard windows programs, (only programs from their app store)
my friend tried getting the game on his microsoft tablet and it did not work at all so don't bother wasting your time


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Laid back Friday with a Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #384
January 4, 2008
Many of you know I am not the biggest Sauvignon Blanc fan when it comes from our wonderful Country, we lets see what this wine does on this VERY LAID BACK FRIDAY!
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Description: A paved 0.6 mile walk provides a scenic viewpoint of Kuka'emoku ('Iao Needle), an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the valley floor. Learn about the plants brought by the Hawaiians who settled in 'Iao Valley by taking a short walk through a botanical garden. This valley is rich in cultural and spiritual values and is the site of the battle of Kepaniwai where the forces of Kamehameha I conquered the Maui army in 1790. 6.2 acres
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I was for racism before I was against racism.
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GOP Presidential contender Rick Perry's family hunting camp was once called "Niggerhead."
Perry says his father changed the name of the camp in West Texas after he purchased it but legislators and other invited guests said the name still appeared on a large rock at the camp's entrance when Perry hosted guests at the camp early in his political career.
The controversy raises new questions about racism that has haunted Perry in the past and could drive another nail in the coffin of his rapidly-failing bid to win the GOP nomination for President.
Perry now claims the camp's name was "an offensive name that has no place in the modern world."
But the name had a place in Perry's world for many years of his life, both as a private citizen and later as a state official and governor. Locals who live around Paint Creek, Texas, still call the camp by that name.
Perry often brags that his upbringing in West Texas defined his philosophy and his conservatism.
And he grew up in a segregated area of Texas were African-Americans were treated as second-class citizens.
I was for racism before I was against racism.
It's not hard to see under Perry's mask. All one has to do is "be willing" to look.
Say NO to Perry for much better reasons…
Yup, just another Neo-con sell out to the NWO. Just what we DON'T need.
Aren't they all? I mean, if they weren't they would get no airtime at all.
Here's another, is Perry pro-illegal immigration like most neo-cons? His job creation record in Texas says so.
If it walks like a duck…
Great link material Almandine and Woody. Seemingly these globalist shills have infested this nation at our leadership levels like bed lice in a cheap motel. Where's the "Orkin Man" when you need him…no? / : |
Carl Nemo **==
I've been watching this guy for years from above the Red River. Our state had to pass a law to keep his Trans Texas Corridor PPP from being allowed to cross our border.
He's the Flim Flam Man writ anew… A modern-day, home-grown carpetbagger, no less.


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Overview Education took hold in Thailand in the Sukhothai period, with Buddhist temples as the main venues for the teaching and training of youths. All Thai men aged 20 were obliged to be temporarily ordained as Buddhist monks. While in the saffron robe and residing in the temple, they would learn reading and writing, as well as various crafts suitable for men, while women were trained in Thai customs, good manners, cookery, homemaking, and crafts at home or at the royal court. Later, as Thailand came into more contact with Western countries, education became institutionalized. The impetus for development picked up pace during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who undertook a major reform of the Thai education system, with the introduction of the first public schools and the expansion of education at all levels as part of his national reform. King Vajiravudh, his successor, carried on the reform process, establishing the first university and expanding public education. In 1921, the Compulsory Primary Education Act was proclaimed. In more recent days, education in Thailand has been systematized and extended greatly, especially since the promulgation of the National Education Act, B.E. 2542 (1999), which aims at giving all citizens equal rights and opportunities to receive education, with no limitations owing to sex, age, profession, educational background, economic status, or social standing, nor with regard to physical, mental, or intellectual disabilities. It also aims to inculcate the quest for knowledge among the Thai people. Education reform is meant to make the providing of education more efficient and effective and to further enhance the best qualities of the Thai people. In its mission to develop the country's vast human resources, the education system has to be adapted to suit the changing times, which necessitates the addition of new knowledge and skills in the curriculum such as foreign languages and computer literacy. Presently, a large number of educational institutions in Thailand operate as international schools using English as the medium of instruction, with bilingual schools in operation at various levels, in response to the rising demand for foreign language skills in the world market. The education system of Thailand consists of two levels: basic education and higher education. It is stipulated in the Constitution that everyone in Thailand has the right to receive basic education for no less than 12 years, which is to be provided by the state free of charge. Graduates of upper secondary level 6 are considered to have finished their basic education, while graduates of lower secondary level 3 have finished compulsory education. |
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Tertiary education at a lower than degree level is certified with higher vocational certificates and diplomas. The curriculum emphasizes knowledge and ability of learners in various occupations, with a capability for putting knowledge to practice in real life, and for developing the work they are engaged in and fulfilling their potential in accordance with their aptitudes and interests, in response to the labor market's requirements and in line with economic and social conditions. Degree level Another type of tertiary education is at the degree level, of which there are three: bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. The curriculum is divided into Thai and international programs. The curriculum emphasizes the producing of human resources who have intellect, capability, and vocational knowledge in response to the requirements of the society in political and economic aspects for national development. |


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- Argentina telephone numbering changes - November 2011 - April 2012
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Aspen Power biomass plant near Lufkin should come online by Aug. 1
Lufkin, TX — The Aspen Power biomass plant should be ready for energy generation Aug. 1, according to president Danny Vines.
"We're starting steam blows Monday, and those will run for three to five days to clean out the paths so we have clean steam," Vines said this past week.
Construction on the plant began in 2008.
For months Vines claimed the opening would be forthcoming, according to multiple Lufkin Daily News articles.
In December 2009, when construction ramped back up after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reissued the plant's air quality permit, Vines said they would be online in October 2010.
More recently, the start date was pushed from January to March, then to May, then late June, then mid-July.
"It's all the little nuances," Vines said this past week. "It's like when you're building a house; when you get to that last 1 percent of work, it takes a long time to finish. Multiply that by a thousand."
Vines said this most recent delay is not because of issues with complaints regarding wastewater temperatures and the possible effect on local bodies of water.
A complaint was filed with the TCEQ by a private landowner claiming the wastewater would enter Ellen Trout Lake and elevate the ambient temperature, according to a previous story.
The complaint stated the higher temperature could adversely affect the ecosystem in the lake and the surrounding property, though the water would travel over half a mile before reaching the lake, so it would have time to reach ambient temperature before joining the lake water.
Another concern is that the wastewater poses a threat for hazardous chemicals to make their way into Ellen Trout Lake.
Vines' attorney Robin Morse said in a June 2011 article the wastewater is used only for cooling and doesn't come into contact with harmful chemicals.
The plant will conduct steam blasts for a few days, then shut machinery down for a couple days, Vines said, before introducing steam to the turbine to generate power.
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Detroit leads 1-0 (as of 9/16)
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Seattle | 2 | Final |
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Game 2: Tuesday, September 17 | ||
Seattle | 2 | Final |
Detroit | 6 | |
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Game 3: Wednesday, September 18 | ||
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Game 4: Thursday, September 19 | ||
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7:08 PM ET, September 16, 2013
Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
DETROIT -- Rick Porcello baffled the Seattle Mariners for six innings, and when Detroit finally added a few more runs for the young right-hander, the Tigers were one step closer to another division title.
That was cause for celebration in a clubhouse that seems a little livelier these days."September hits, sometimes you get kind of laid back and you get tired, so we're just trying to pump ourselves up," outfielder Torii Hunter said. "After the game, we always try to turn the music up loud and jump up and down. We have a huddle and we start screaming loud for no reason. ... Only time we get to do it is if we win."The anticipation is building in Motown. Porcello struck out 10 and the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Monday night. Victor Martinez broke a 1-all tie in the sixth with a run-scoring single, and Omar Infante followed with his own RBI single.The AL Central-leading Tigers increased their advantage over Cleveland to six games with 12 to play.Porcello (13-8) allowed a run and five hits with two walks, falling one strikeout short of his career high. Drew Smyly got five outs in relief and Jose Veras finished the eighth.Joaquin Benoit pitched a hitless ninth for his 21st save in 21 chances."I think as a ballclub we're really coming on strong here," Porcello said. "Guys are working. It's September. Everybody's had a long season, but everybody's coming in with focus, and they're playing good baseball."Joe Saunders (11-15) pitched well until the sixth, when he got two outs before a walk and three hits chased him from the game.Abraham Almonte homered for Seattle, which has lost seven of eight."Everyone hates losing," Justin Smoak said. "We've been in tight ballgames and haven't been able to get the big hit."It was tied at 1 in the sixth when Miguel Cabrera walked and Prince Fielder followed with a single. Martinez's single up the line in right field scored Cabrera, and Infante lined a single to left to make it 3-1.That rally made a winner of Porcello, who has bounced back nicely after giving up eight earned runs in a 20-4 loss to Boston on Sept. 4.Porcello pitched his first career complete game in a win over the Chicago White Sox last Tuesday, and he was sharp against the punchless Mariners as well."He's starting to change speeds a lot. He used to have the slider, he threw it pretty hard, and the sinker, everything was hard so you kind of gauge it off that," Hunter said. "But now he's starting to hit his spots, in and out, hard and soft and changing up his sequence a lot and mixing it up well. I think he's grown. He's smarter. He knows if a guy can't hit a certain pitch, he keeps throwing it until he shows that he can hit it. I think that's maturity."The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the first when Hunter and Cabrera hit back-to-back singles, and Hunter came home on a wild pitch. After that mistake, Saunders quieted Detroit, allowing no more than one baserunner in any inning until the sixth.But it was a frustrating finish for Saunders, who allowed six runs over three innings in his previous start against Houston. He ended up yielding three runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings this time.Saunders, who was seen throwing things in the dugout after being pulled, did not speak with reporters after the game.Tom Wilhelmsen relieved Saunders and got out of the sixth, but appeared to get hit in the right leg by Alex Avila's leadoff single in the seventh. Wilhelmsen stayed in the game and eventually allowed an RBI single by Hunter with two outs.Smoak's RBI single off Smyly in the eighth made it 4-2.Game notes
Porcello struck out 11 against Pittsburgh on May 28. ... Smoak snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a fourth-inning single. ... Detroit RHP Anibal Sanchez (14-7) faces Seattle RHP Brandon Maurer (4-8) on Tuesday night.
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 16: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers flips his helmet at second base while...
(Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)Regular Season Series
Scoring Summary
1st | T Hunter scored, M Cabrera to second on wild pitch by J Saunders. | 0 | 1 | |
3rd | A Almonte homered to right (377 feet). | 1 | 1 | |
6th | V Martinez singled to right, M Cabrera scored, P Fielder to third. | 1 | 2 | |
6th | O Infante singled to left, P Fielder scored, V Martinez to second. | 1 | 3 | |
7th | T Hunter singled to center, A Avila scored. | 1 | 4 | |
8th | J Smoak singled to left, R Ibanez scored. | 2 | 4 | |
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Stadium | Comerica Park, Detroit, MI |
Attendance | 34,063 (82.6% full) - % is based on regular season capacity |
Game Time | 2:50 |
Weather | 62 degrees, clear |
Wind | 7 mph |
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Brewfest update: Barker quests fixed... mostly {WoW}
Oct 5th 2007 12:04PM Agree wholeheartedly with 16.
The dark iron dwarf event was fun, but sucked for getting tickets if you were on a high pop realm.
Breakfast topic: WoW in the world {WoW}
Jun 14th 2007 12:43PM Looking at all the junk in the basement, wondering out loud to hubby if we could sell such-n-such-item on the auction house.
Fishing: What lurks beneath? [Updated] {WoW}
May 29th 2007 4:56PM My favorite fishing spot (won't tell you where it is) quite often has 3 schools of oily blackmouth right next to each other (although sometimes its firefin snappah and sometimes floating wreckage). Fish them out in less than 10 minutes and I have a stack of oily blackmouth I can sell on AH for 3-6 gold. That's 10 minutes well spent.
Plus I just enjoy fishing.
Top 5 reasons all Rogues should pickpocket {WoW}
May 22nd 2007 4:50PM #11
Yes! Before I replaced all my stealth attack buttons with those macros I don't think I picked more than 10 pockets in my career as a rogue. All of the loot without any of the hassle.
Obviously, you do need to have auto loot turned on in the interface options for this to work.


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Something that will make people of a certain age nostalgic:
Pull-Tab soda cans.
Some part of me wants to collect all the tabs and weave them together into a glittering metal vest … If you recall, the hippies used to do this, back when recycling was still this strange, exotic concept.