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Brick & Mortar is an exciting new wine project we are betting will be getting more and more attention once their miniscule production levels increase for wider distribution. But for now, only a few select places, mostly top Bay Area restaurants, are able to offer their wines – and we're one of the lucky ones!
We were introduced to Brick & Mortar by way of one of David's tasting groups. The winemaker, Matthew Iaconis, met with us at the store to share his story and pour his wines. By the time he left the building, David and I were conspiring to figure out how much we should buy! The wines are compelling and Matthew's confidence and enthusiasm convinced us that he is a winemaker we want to get in with on the ground floor, so to speak.
Matthew, a native Californian, played football for UC Davis where he was studying Atmospheric Science – he wanted to be an astronaut! It was also at UC Davis that he took an introductory course on winemaking; this changed everything for him. After college, Matthew worked at wineries here and abroad. Most recently, he has worked with the Antinori family in Napa Valley. It is through this connection that he was able to acquire the fruit he needed to start his own project. Working with fruit from Cougar Rock Vineyard, a high elevation vineyard in the Atlas Peak appellation, Matthew achieves balance and finesse with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in what is typically thought of as Cab Country. The elevation and exposition of the vineyard allows for daytime sun and cool nights, perfectly suited for these Burgundian varietals. In addition, Matthew sources Pinot Noir from a vineyard on the other side of the Valley up on Spring Mountain.
The 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir is superb. It is quite delicate and subtle in the fruit department, yet the strawberry flavors of Pinot Noir come across. Using the saignée method of bleeding juice off of his two Napa Valley Pinot Noirs, Matthew then places half in stainless steel and the other in neutral barrel. It is a smart approach, preserving both texture and freshness in the wine. The pale, pale pink color, by the way, is divine. (55 cases produced)
The 2013 Chardonnay combines texturally rich fruit with a lifted palate feel. Neither overblown nor heavy, this is a composed Chardonnay that showcases sun-kissed fruit in a more discreet fashion. Barrel-aged, but only in a third new oak, this is a citrus-laden Chardonnay that accentuates acidity and stoniness on the finish. (260 cases produced)
Rounding out the trio of Brick & Mortar wines is the 2012 Pinot Noir. Put aside any pre-existing notions of Napa Valley Pinot Noir. This is mountain fruit – it has depth and reveals layers of flavors. The 2012 Pinot Noir is reflective of the character of Cougar Rock Vineyard. Matthew uses two blocks within the vineyard that run east/west. The soils are a mixture of gravelly loam and dusty red clay with extensive granite rock strewn about the parcel. For this wine Matthew put the grapes through an extended cold-soak with native yeast fermentation and then aged the wine in once used French oak barrels. His intention was to let the vineyard shine through the wine. We appreciated the soft, rounded texture and savored the deep, red berry fruit that was framed by earthier notes. Like the other two wines of Brick & Mortar, the 2012 Pinot Noircombines a pleasurable fruit presence with elegance. All of the wines sit lively on the palate. (110 cases produced) – Anya Balistreri
Filed under Anya Balistreri, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir
Forget what the calendar says, it's springtime in San Francisco! Temperatures touched 80F today here in the city and around the bay. A customer who braved traffic to visit us today advised us to steer clear of Market St. as the traditional pre-St. Patrick's Day Saturday Parade was well attended by a large crowd of revelers enjoying the weather and whooping it up. St. Patrick's Day? Yes, Tuesday's the day. What does that mean? Different things to different people. Now that I've toned down my part in the Paddy's Day festivities, I think more of this day as an easy way to enjoy one of my favorite meals … corned beef and cabbage with potatoes. Anya and I had a conversation about this earlier this week, she said it's no big deal, as she likes this dish way too much to relegate it to a St. Patrick's Day-only meal. I understand her point, as I'm known to consume it year-round as well. It probably has something to do with the Eastern European background we share, but it just tastes like home.
As mentioned in our recent write-up about the 2012 Opalie de Château Coutet (Pre-Arrival), I will be off to Bordeaux soon, this being my last stateside "Sunday Email" for a while. I've heard many things about the 2014 vintage in Bordeaux, but I will travel there with an open mind ready to see for myself what this new vintage is all about. I'm preparing to send, at the very least, and update on things a fortnight from tonight on location from Bordeaux, hopefully I'll have some time to send more. I'm planning on sharing some photos and other things on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so if you follow us there, you'll be in touch. But all things in good time; I've got an excuse to sit down with some corned beef, cabbage and potatoes … sign me up for a bottle of that Grand Cru Hengst! – Peter Zavialoff
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When we unveiled the inaugural 2010 vintage, we pointed out how the dry white wines from Bordeaux can count themselves among the finest wines in the world. They have a committed following of in-the-know wine consumers snapping up what little is produced, and prices for the top echelon wines can be astronomical. The Opalie de Château Coutet is a truly unique white Bordeaux wine that at once encapsulates richness, layers of complexity, opulence, nerve, and texture in unwavering harmony.
With the 2011 Opalie, we again pointed out in what short supply these wines are in, and further praised their ability to age. If you've ever tasted a dry white Bordeaux with the additional complexity that comes with age, you already know what we're talking about. These wines can age for much longer than most of us think. At TWH's holiday party this past January, we poured a dry white Bordeaux from 1992 out of half-bottle with one of our dinner courses, and it blew us away! Are we saying that you should age your Opalie 20 years before you drink it? NO! It's in a lovely place, drinking very well right now. But if you find the odd bottle or two in your cellar a few years down the road, you'll be in for a treat.
So there you have it. Château Coutet's one-of-a-kind dry white wine, the 2012 Opalie. Right now, the only place you can get it on pre-arrival in the US is here at TWH!
The time keeps ticking as Bordeaux prepares for its annual En Primeurs barrel tastings which commence on Tuesday, March 31. I will be representing The Wine House SF at the tastings, scouting the 2014 vintage (and more) for our customers. My appointment book is filling up with visits to growers, suppliers, and chateaux. I will continue to scout for lesser known wines that represent great values for their various price-points and it looks like I will be visiting some of Bordeaux's most famous chateaux in addition to tasting at the UGC events. In keeping with tradition, I will take the time to visit Sauternes and Barsac in particular. There's a very good chance that I'll get to taste the 2013 Opalie de Château Coutet, and to that, I am looking forward. – Peter Zavialoff
Please feel free to email me with any specific requests in regard to tasting the barrel samples. Please know that time constraints will not allow for me to taste everything, but I will do my best to share my impressions of any particular wines you may be interested in that I do taste.
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Filed under 2012 Bordeaux, Barsac, Peter Zavialoff, Semillon, White Bordeaux
The wines from Claudie Jobard have a bit of an unfair advantage, or perhaps have reason to be held with greater scrutiny. Her mother, Laurence, was head enologist at Domaine Drouhin for 30 years! Her Pop, Roger, is a well known pépiniériste whose nursery has been influential in Burgundy for decades. It is on the land from her father's side of the family that Claudie has her Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, in the appellation of Rully. Rully sits in the northern sector of Côte Chalonnaise just south of the celebrated Côte d'Or. Decanter magazine reported in 2013 that some of Burgundy's famous names are, and have been investing in vineyard land in Côte Chalonnaise in recent years, and even featured Claudie's profile in their article.
After having tasted a few vintages of Claudie's wines, David went for it and we began importing her wines with the 2011 vintage. Her 2011 Rully Blanc Montagne la Folie was a huge hit with our customers (and staff), making our Top Ten Wines of 2013. The Rully Rouge La Chaume wowed all that treaded there, charming those who take joy in expressive, balanced Pinot Noir in the sub $30 camp. David's explanation is that the wines are stylistic. Claudie's wines are impeccably balanced, with no hard edges, no over ripeness, with elegant expression.
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Could it be that spring is on the horizon? Yes, indeed. The month of March has all sorts of wonderful things to deliver. Think about it. Spring training for baseball lovers, March Madness for fans of college hoops, St. Patty's Day for amateurs, and the start of spring for those of us who long for warmer weather. This March, why not try out a Dirty Dozen? 12 bottles, all different, all chosen for their versatility, for one low price. The March 2015 Dirty Dozen. Yay!
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2013 Chardonnay Viognier, Laurent Miquel $10.98 net price, $9.88 reorder
Thank you Laurent Miquel for elevating the French country wine to such heights! Harvesting at night and fermenting in stainless steel tank make for a fresh, clean wine that offers up the sunny fruit of the Languedoc. Apricots and citrus fruit flavors abound. Chicken, lemon-stuffed and roasted or drowning in Mojo sauce, would do nicely here.
2013 Côtes-du-Rhône Colline Blanc, La Cabotte $12.48 net price, $10.78 reorder
La Cabotte's vineyards are certified biodynamic and organic. A third each of Grenache blanc, Clairette and Viognier harmoniously blend together to make a classic white Rhône – stone fruit flavors prevail while the finish retains a striking minerality. The quality over delivers for price on this charmer! A brined and roasted pork loin would pair perfectly!
2012 Ranina Mea Culpa, Kogl $13.98, $12.58 reorder
A wine from Slovenia? A DD first! Ranina is considered indigenous to Slovenia. A wild crossing between some Pinot variety and an unknown parent, Ranina is often used for sweet wine. Kogl prefers to ferment their Ranina dry. White-fleshed fruit and subtle floral aromas on the nose combine to make a captivating, delicious white wine. A wonderful choice for heat-spiked foods and fresh water fish.
2013 Touraine Rosé, Domaine des Corbillières $15.99, $12.79 reorder
Now that the days are getting longer and the weather warmer, it just makes sense to have some Rosé handy. Ah, but this is no ordinary Rosé! Hints of citrus blossoms and red berry fruit are noticeable on the bouquet, yet the palate is crisp. Extremely versatile, one can be quite creative when thinking of pairing partners, though a sunny picnic will do.
2013 Hors Saison, Domaine La Hitaire $13.99, $11.19 reorder
In the local dialect, Hors Saison means outdoor season. It is March, and around these parts, March is not just a verb. It is the time of year when windows open, blossoms appear, and fresh, easy-drinking white wines are fashionable. This blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon is light and refreshing. It is ideal to pour with macaroni salad with tuna and mayo.
2012 Gavi di Gavi Rovereto, Ernesto Picollo $16.79, $13.43 reorder
Direct-importation is responsible for this amazing wine to come to us for such a ridiculously low price! It's all about the crisp dried yellow fruits and minerals here. If you can pair it with halibut puttanesca, you'll be in Schaeffer City!
2013 Garnacha, Bodegas Filón $10.98 net price, $9.88 reorder
DO Catalayud is part of Spain's Ebro River Valley region, where high elevation vineyards seek refuge from the dry, arid Spanish interior. Garnacha thrives in this region, producing sappy, rich reds with notes of mint. Bodegas Filón does a noble job at producing an open-armed, succulent Garnacha. Time to serve up some patatas al ajillo with chorizo!
2012 Peljesac, Dingac $12.98 net price, $11.68 reorder
An hour drive north of Dubrovnik, the Peljesac Peninsula juts 40 miles out into the Adriatic. In this part of Croatia, the native grape Plavac Mali is commonly planted. This Plavac Mali is fashioned in a locally popular style – the grapes are harvested late giving the wine the quality of sur-maturité. This super ripeness shows on the nose but not on the palate. Plummy flavors with dried herbs characterize the wine. Be adventurous – pair with Korean short ribs or fajitas.
2009 L'Artisan Languedoc, Laurent Miquel $14.98 net price, $13.48 reorder
Predominantly Syrah, this is a full-bodied southern French red. Typical of the region, the Syrah impart spice notes of white and black pepper. A tiny touch of Grenache is blended in to give a fruitier dimension. Honestly, this one, because it has had time to settle in bottle, goes with practically any cuisine – all the edges have been smoothed out.
2011 Domaine de la Petite Cassagne Rouge $12.99, $10.39 reorder
Red Rhône wines have to be counted among the most consistent bargains of the wine world. For quality and price, it's tough to go elsewhere. For this one, Diane Puymorin blends 10% old vine Carignan and 10% old vine Mourvèdre with Syrah and Grenache and the result is quite complex for a wine in this price range. Serve it with sautéed veal cutlets.
2012 Syrah/Grenache, Grange des Rouquette $11.99, $9.59 reorder
Speaking of red Rhône wines, Thierry Boudinaud uses a similar recipe to craft his entry-level red. His Syrah/Grenache receives the added benefit of a little Mourvèdre (10%), which gives the wine a little added complexity. It's fresh and charming, no problem if you want to pour it on its own, but it will pair well with pasta in red sauce or a calzone.
2012 Pinotage, The Winery of Good Hope $13.49, $10.79 reorder
South Africa's signature grape, Pinotage was created as a hybrid of Pinot Noir and Cinsault back in the 1920s. Alex Dale's Winery of Good Hope's version is all de-stemmed and consists of only the free-run juice, keeping the fruit at the forefront. Serve it with a slight chill, and enjoy with spicy carnitas served on corn tortillas.
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Have you ever had one of those weeks where a seemingly innocuous playground accident turned into a three hour visit at the doctor's office, then leaving with your child wearing a cast on her hand? The visit to the doctor, of course, had been further complicated because your husband's truck was in the shop and had to use your car for the day, so you had to borrow a ride to get to the doctor's office in the first place? It doesn't end there – the truck doesn't get fixed as quickly as promised, therefore you had to get ready even earlier all week so that there was enough time to drive your husband to work before dropping your child off at school and then try to make it to work on time? What about deciding to wake up extra early on that week's Saturday so that you can take a long, peaceful shower and perhaps linger over coffee while reading the morning paper before heading off to work, only to discover that the dog had thrown-up in the kitchen as well as had pooped all over the floor of the shower? Ever had one of those weeks? I think you know what I am talking about.
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When My Men Decorate...............
I'm getting closer to laughing - sort of chuckling now.
DS1 (almost 9) got a guinea pig on Friday night at the 4H Fair. This is something that he's saved for and researched in preperation for a few months now. I scoured our basement looking for a table to put the future GP's cage on and suggested my old laundry table. It was an old square country table w/ storage underneath and a door to hide away the supplies clutter. It had a great old white enamel top.
Told DS he could spraypaint the base as long as it was a color that fit into his red, white and blue bedroom. No big deal because I knew he'd head straight for a blue and since it was his choice I would be fine w/ whatever he choose. He picked a glossy navy blue.
DH had taken the table to work to shore it up and DS went to work w/ Daddy Saturday morning to paint his table.
When I showed up at the shop DS was soooooo excited to show me his table. DH was sooooooooo excited to show me the table. They showed me the table and I almost passed out.
The thing that they were most excited to show me were the top & hardware that they spray painted a fancy metallic gold to go along w/ the navy blue base.
I about had a conniption when I pulled DH aside wondering WTH he was thinking! It is so gaudy looking (to me). I mean the paint job is professional and all, but..... DH kept saying 'I can strip it off! I can strip it off!'. 'Yeah - try telling that to the 9yr old glowingly admiring his masterpiece over there' I said. 'No - it has to stay as is now! You can't take that away from him!'
DS was so proud though so I have to bite my tongue and grin and bear it (and I will). I'll figure out a way to make it work, or not, but it will stay as is.
I send 1 can of spraypaint, 1 table, 2 men and somehow they still managed to find gold paint!
What thing have you tasked somebody eles to do w/ a seemingly fool proof plan that left you scratching your head and trying to learn to smile?
For some odd reason, my husband is a big fan of caulk, industrial sealants, rtv, and most goop that comes in tubes. He thinks that these products can and should be used to solve any household issue.
Experience has told me that instruction to my husband regarding a household project needs to include the line "and don't use caulk"!
One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given came from my aunt...
She said that she believed one of her responsibilities as a parent was to teach her children how to think for themselves. And when they did, her role was not to tell them that they were wrong.
Words of wisdom for me.
jmc01 - I totally agree! Your aunt sounds like a very smart lady.
1 blue table w/ gold top and hardware sould be arriving home soon LOL!
I told DH that I had no idea that they had an inner Liberace residing in both of them.

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by Monica McAlister on 03/17/14 at 10:37 AM ET
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As many of the Kukla's Korner faithful know I partnered up with Realtor.com to bring you guys the chance to win their contest for a trip to San Jose to see the Sharks play the Washington Capitals. While I do not have the name for the winner of that contest (sorry) I do know who has won the $75 NHL.com gift card that we ran alongside the Realtor.com contest.
Without further adieu the winner of the gift card is... *insert drum roll here*
Kuklas Korner registered member and winner of the $75 NHL.com Gift Card is: Jennyquarx
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One of the 19!
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Congrats Jenny! Looks like H2H is still giving back to the 19 (as is KK!).
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Botox – it's not just for wrinkles! It's been known to reduce fine lines, help chronic headaches, and reduce sweating. Now, it can help those suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS).
For the study 23 people with MS were given botulinum toxin type A injections or a saline placebo for three months.
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Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals receive fairly positive reviews for Day 2 picks
The Arizona Cardinals went with a consistent theme during Friday's second and third rounds of the NFL Draft: defense and LSU.
General manager Steve Keim used the team's No. 45 (acquired in trade with San Diego Chargers) and No. 69 picks on LSU inside linebacker Kevin Minter and defensive back Tyrann Mathieu.
Both selections seemed to garner pretty favorable reviews.
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com
B Cardinals select: Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU
He's a solid linebacker who fills a need. With Daryl Washington suspended for four games, it makes sense.
B- Cardinals select: Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU
He is a good player, if he can stay out of trouble. But he has Patrick Peterson to keep him in line.
Mike Sando, ESPN.com NFL West blogger
Arizona needed help at the position after moving on from veteran starter Paris Lenon and one-time projected starter Stewart Bradley. Current starter Daryl Washington will serve a four-game suspension opening the 2013 season. Minter should compete for a starting job as a rookie.
Mathieu should bring attitude and ability to the Cardinals' secondary. It's up to the team's coaching staff -- and Mathieu himself -- to maximize the investment.
Nate Davis, USA Today
Kevin Minter, LB, Louisiana State
Analysis: Interesting choice. Arizona ILB Daryl Washington is one of the league's best young players at the position but will open the 2013 season with a four-game suspension. The Cardinals also signed Jasper Brinkley in free agency, so Minter will have to compete for a job, at least starting in Week 5. Minter also has to overcome a slight stigma of LSU linebackers who haven't been impact players in the pros.
Tyrann Mathieu, CB, Louisiana State
Analysis: A stroke of luck for Mathieu since former LSU teammate Patrick Peterson can look after him in the desert. Coach Bruce Arians says Mathieu will play free safety in the NFL, which will certainly help take advantage of his ball-hawking skills.
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More customer parts and tyre warmer ban in 2015
2015 F1 season
The FIA will permit teams to purchase more car parts in 2015 under new rules proposed today.
Teams will no longer have to design and manufacture their own suspension components and brake ducts if the proposed rule is accept by the F1 Commission.
The FIA also intends to outlaw tyre heating devices for 2015. Tyre warmers are already banned in many other single-seater racing series, such as IndyCar.
A further rise in the minimum weight limit is also planned for next year, bringing it up to 701kg.
The sport's governing body also proposed a new rule on safety grounds, starting: "the front part of the chassis will not be able to climb too steeply rearward of the front of the chassis".
The FIA's plan to introduce cost control regulations was also advanced with teams agreeing unanimously to prepare draft regulations to go before the World Motor Sport Council in June.
2015 F1 season
- Live: 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix second practice
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A method and device for positioning non-linear machine parts using a timing element, particularly for machine parts that are in non-linear motion. The invention has a pair of sensors spaced apart for reading bar code marks on the timing unit when the timing unit is disposed on a circular or spherically-shaped carrier surface. Where long surfaces are involved, the ends of the timing unit or clock ruler are butt-jointed together and include a gap having a width deviating from the window openings of the bar code. Thus, the second sensor, which is connected to a second comparator, contains a test circuit for the code signals that are received. When the code signals do not correspond to the width of the bar code pitch, they are passed over to a second counter, and the first counter is disconnected from the line. In addition, a comparator connected to the second sensor also contains a test circuit for the window openings of the timing element so that the code signals are connected to a transfer or storage unit when not conforming to the width of the pitch of the code marks. The transfer unit transfer the signals added up and received from the second counter to the first counter.
1. A device for detecting the position of rotating machine parts in response to an optical transmitter, comprising:
at least one code carrier mounted on the machine part and having a plurality of timing elements mounted thereon, said elements having code marks with equally spaced transparent and opaque windows, the ends of said elements being joined in a butt joint having a gap, the width of the gap deviating from said window opening;
a sensor carrier having first and second optical sensors mounted thereon for scanning said code marks;
first and second comparators coupled respectively to said first and second sensors;
first and second counters coupled to said first and second comparators for counting the code marks of the timing elements of the code carrier;
first and second test circuits coupled respectively to said first and second comparators for providing test signals to said respective comparators, said test signals corresponding to a normally scanned code signal;
a transfer unit coupled to the output of said second counter, and the input of said first counter;
said second comparator comparing the received code signals with said second test circuit signal for conformity with said scanned window openings so that if the code signals do not correspond with the width of the pitch of the code mark and have an error deviation, said second test circuit stops said first counter and turns on said second counter to continue counting said code marks, and if the code signals of said first comparator do not correspond with the width of the pitch of the code mark and have an error deviation, said code signals are transmitted to said transfer unit from said second counter, said transfer unit passing the summed signals received from said second counter to said first counter so that said first counter is reconnected to said first sensor for receiving new signals from said first sensor, the error of said total count being compensated for by calibration, so that said first counter determining the exact position of the moving machine part.
2. Device for detecting the position of rotating or cyclically moving machine parts, comprising:
a code carrier designed as a timing element, said code carrier having a plurality of code marks equally spaced as window openings;
first and second sensors for scanning the code marks on said timing element;
a first counter having a comparator and test circuit and coupled to said first sensor;
a second counter coupled to said second sensor;
a transfer unit coupled to said first and second counters;
a comparator coupled to said second sensor and containing a test circuit for monitoring the code signals received, so that when the code signals are changed, said first counter is disconnected, and said comparator is connected to said second counter so that when the changed signal is received, said second counter is switched off by said first sensor, and the signals stored in said second counter are connected to said transfer unit, the latter combining the result of the code signals previously added in said first counter with the signals transferred from said second counter.
3. A method for detecting the position of moving machine parts, comprising the steps of;
providing an optical signal from an optical transmitter onto a timing element provided with bar code marks;
mounting the timing element on a rotatable cylinder;
providing the timing element with at least two bar code marks;
sensing the optical signal passing through or reflected from the timing element by separated first and second sensors,
counting by way of an electronic counter the electrical timing signal sensed by the sensor;
positioning said first sensor to be leading in the direction of movement of the rotatable cylinder;
locating said second sensor adjacent to the first sensor so as to be opposite to the direction of movement of the cylinder;
connecting said first sensor to a first counter for counting the bar code marks on the timing element; and
connecting said second sensor to a second counter for counting the bar code marks of said timing element so that when said first sensor, reaches a new timing element segment, said second sensor shuts off said first counter and counts and stores the bar code marks of the new clock segment until said first sensor also reaches the timing element, and then shutting off said second counter connected to said second sensor, whereby said first counter continues counting and receives the timing signal previously stored by said second counter.
4. The method as recited in claim 3, additionally comprising:
a transfer unit coupled to said first and second counters so that when the first counter is disabled said second counter connected to said second sensor is switched on to continue counting the bar code marks and wherein said transfer unit adds the previously counted bar code marks of the first sensor with the marks counted by the second sensor to determine the position of the moving machine part.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a method and device for positioning non-linear, rotating machine parts, whereby an optical light signal, transmitted by an emitter, is received by a sensor via a timing or clock ruler, or element provided with bar code marks, and the sensor transmits an electrical signal pulse to a counter in response to the bar code marks.
2. The Prior Art
A device of the above type is disclosed in the applicant's earlier U.S. Pat. No. 5,508,088, in which the clock ruler consists of a transparent material, on which code marks are disposed thereon for scanning by optical sensors.
It is possible to provide the transparent material with a reflective coating on the side facing away from the emitter, so that light beams transmitted by the emitter are reflected along the optical axis and are recorded by a receiver, which then transmits a pulse to a control circuit for controlling the rate of feed of a moving machine part.
The length and frequency of the pulses are determined by so-called "window openings," which are created by the code formed on the clock ruler in the form of fields, denoted either as "transparent to light or opaque to light." The light beam exiting from the emitter is converted thereby into a pulse by a receiver disposed on the optical axis of the light beam. The type of pulse received is dependent upon the quality and spacing of the window opening.
Because of the high accuracy required for determining the position of moving machine parts, code marks for timing or clock rulers had to be produced heretofore in one piece, using expensive production machines. The product costs also rise exponentially since maintaining tight manufacturing tolerances becomes more costly with the increase in manufactured ruler lengths.
Timing or clock rulers with a finite length are normally used for controlling the head of a printer, a robotic arm, or a workpiece carriage. Moreover, applications where rotating machine parts have to be controlled by timing elements are also gaining in importance.
Therefore, an object of the invention is to provide a curved timing element or clock rulers having greatly improved manufacturing accuracy.
Another object of the invention is to provide clock rulers shaped in the form of an arc on the circumference of a disk, cylinder, or a spherically shaped body.
Furthermore, problems also arise when several clock rulers of shorter length are fitted together in series to obtain a new clock ruler or timing element having a correspondingly greater working length, because the adjacent butt edges created in this way may falsify the light signal and lead to inaccuracies in the detection of the position. There is a further problem in that displacement occurs in the coding on the butt edges, which necessarily leads to measurement errors, and consequently to an inaccurate detection of the position.
Therefore, the present invention provides a method and device which permits the detection of the position with curved clock rulers, and across greater ruler lengths when a plurality of clock rulers or timing elements are joined together. The accuracy for detecting the position when using several rulers is to be held to the accuracy that has to be maintained when a uniform clock ruler scale is used.
According to the invention, it has been found that errors due to the butt edges of the clock rulers can be eliminated by using at least two sensors and additional comparator units.
Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description considered in connection with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed as an illustration only and not as a definition of the limits of the invention.
In the drawings, wherein similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views:
FIG. 1a and 1b are a top view of the device according to the invention, with a moving sensor carriage;
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of part of the device according to the invention, with a moving segment of the clock ruler;
FIGS. 3a and b show error detection for a curved segment of the clock ruler;
FIG. 4a shows a detail of the clock ruler; and
FIG. 4b is a sectional view showing the ruler of FIG. 4a disposed on a semicircular surface.
Referring now in detail to the drawings and, in particular, FIG. 1, a device for detecting the position of moving machine parts is shown on one butt edge of a timing or clock ruler, which can be mounted on a cylinder via fasteners 18 and 19. The clock ruler consists of the code carrier segments 1a and 1b with a butt edge 2, whereby each code carrier segment has equally pitched code marks 3a and 3b. A window opening 1c is located in the interface.
There are provided two sensors 4 and 8, in a spaced apart arrangement disposed on a sensor carriage 7. The sensor carriage can be mounted, for example on a printer head, and be guided with the latter across the clock ruler. Sensors 4 and 8 receive optical signals from an optical emitter or light transmitter, which is disposed in the plane of representation of FIG. 1, behind sensor carriage 7, and therefore is not visible.
When the clock ruler moves in the direction of the arrow, shown in sensor carriage 7, both sensors 4 and 8 receive signals in accordance with the code marks passing by the carriage. Sensor 4 is connected to a counter 5 via lines 6a and 6b. Viewed from starting position 2, counter 5 receives and stores scanned code marks 3a.
As soon as sensor 8 has reached window opening 1c, a comparator 10 connected the output of sensor 8 through line 9a recognizes a change in the code mark pitch. This change can be obtained, for example by comparing a test signal with the code signal received. For this purpose, a test circuit 10' is integrated into comparator 10, for providing the test signal to comparator 10 for comparing a normal signal with the signal received from sensor 8.
When test circuit 10' detects that a changed code signal is received via line 9a, counter 5 is stopped and disconnected from line 6b, and a second counter 11 starts counting. Counter 11 is connected to sensor 8 via line 17 from comparator 10. This means that when sensor carriage 7 moves across the contact point of the two code carriers 1a and 1b, the code signal is no longer stored and counted in counter 5, but the code now is counted by counter 11.
When changing from one clock ruler segment to the other, any error deviation is simultaneously detected by comparing the measured code signal with the test signal. Thus, the error is eliminated by a uniform distribution over the total code mark segments present. This results in a continuous timing sequence as if only one clock ruler without an error point were present. This is explained in greater detail in connection with FIGS. 3a and 3b.
In FIG. 3a, interface "S" is placed in such a way that an error +f is created. Code mark pitch "b" is increased hereby by value +f, so that after interface "S" has passed, the value for the code counter has to be increased by +f, so that the connection error is compensated for.
In FIG. 3b, interface "S" is placed in such a way that an error -f is produced. Code mark pitch "b" consequently has to be reduced by -f to compensate for the connection error. By adding or subtracting error quantity "f", the value of the respective counter is thus corrected when changing from clock ruler 1 to clock ruler 2.
As sensor carriage 7 continues to move across window opening 1c as in FIG. 1, sensor 4 receives a changed code signal as well. This code signal, however, does not correspond with the test signal sent to comparator 12 by test circuit 12' associated with the sensor. At this instant, counter 11 is stopped, and the signals previously added up by the counter are passed on to counter 5 via a transfer unit 13, counter 5 now being restarted to resume its counting of the timing marks. After window opening 1c has been passed, counter 5 thus determines the exact position of the moving machine part, such as for example a printer head. Counting can now be continued. With a new timing ruler, the new coding is detected by sensor 8, and the error is then compensated by calibration.
The movements of a cylindrical machine part such as, for example a shaft, hollow cylinder, or a driving gear are thus detectable. For this purpose, curved clock rulers can be mounted on the circumference of a cylindrical part, and monitored via radially arranged sensor units for positioning. If the cylindrical part has a larger circumference, a plurality of timing rulers can be arranged in a series, one after the other. These sensors, which are arranged one after the other in the running direction, are then switched as described in the preceding example.
The accuracy of the device according to the invention can also be enhanced in that during the start-up and braking of sensor carriage 7, a test signal is provided for the start-up and braking phases, such test signal being changed accordingly. The purpose of this is to prevent code signals received during acceleration, because of their changed structure from being interpreted as an indication of a change of code carriers.
FIG. 1a shows a top view of a sensor carriage 34. According to another design of the sensor/emitter unit, optical emitter 31 is arranged between sensors 32 and 33 on transport carriage 34. In this case, the code carriers are provided with a reflective coating, so that the signals transmitted by emitter 31 are reflected and received by sensors 32 and 33 at an angle.
FIG. 1b shows the example of FIG. 1a in cross section through a clock ruler 36 and sensor carriage 34. Light beams 31a and 31b transmitted by emitter 31 are reflected on the surface of clock ruler 36, the surface being provided with dotted markings 35, and received by sensors 32 and 33. An arrangement comprising a plurality of sensors is also feasible.
Referring to FIG. 2, there is shown a moving clock or timing ruler 22 with different bar codes 21. An optical signal emitted by optical emitter 20 is received by a sensor 23, which then transmits an electrical timing signal to a counter in accordance with the bar code mark.
Timing ruler 22 has two clock ruler segments 22a and 22b, which are provided with misaligned bar code marks 21a and 21b. In a way similar to the preceding example, sensor unit 23 consists of two individual sensors 23a and 23b, which are arranged one after the other in the direction of travel of the timing ruler.
Sensor 23b, which is the leading sensor in the direction of movement, shuts off a counter 25 of the first sensor 23a when it reaches a new clock ruler segment 21b, and then counts the bar code marks 21b of the new clock ruler segment 22b. The counted segments are then stored in a transfer unit 27.
As soon as first sensor 23a has reached a new clock ruler segment 21b as well, counter 26 of second sensor 23b is then stopped. First counter 25 then restarts or continues counting, whereby the signals passed on by the second counter 26 and stored in transfer unit 27 are added to the content of first counter 25.
To improve the signal flow, comparators 28 and 29 are connected to the individual sensors 23a and 23b in front of counters 25 and 26. These comparators are capable of detecting changes in the bar code marks by comparison with test signals, and can trigger at the same time, the switching circuits of counters 25 and 26, and transfer unit 27 as required.
The operational switching sequence described above is effective not only in one, but in both directions of movement. It is important in this connection that sufficient switching time be available to the sensors, so that no window opening passes by the sensor without being detected and compensated for.
For machine parts moving at high speed with high accelerations, it is necessary to arrange the sensors so that they are spaced apart by several bar codes. Empirical values show that the sensors should have a spacing of at least three bar codes, so that the operational sequence for position detection can be executed in a reliable manner.
Referring to FIG. 4a and 4b, there is shown a timing unit or clock ruler that is disposed over a semi-circular surface. In the example of FIGS. 4a and 4b,
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t�f=last division with an error "f" in "+" or "-"
T=possible gap in case of tolerance--surface of the shaft not reflecting.
It is the objective to have an absolute positioning so that �f has to be divided or prorated for each step shown.
Accordingly, while only a few embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is obvious that many changes and modifications may be made thereunto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Phoenix H9-1120t operating temps
Hi all,
Well I finally got my Phoenix rig and after a week of using it I am very pleased overall. This is one nice computer! The i7 2600 is actually faster than I thought it was going to be (but I was coming from an older AMD set-up, so it's a big upgrade for me).
I have the liquid cooling option, and I know there's not a lot of data out there yet on this rig (because I looked myself when considering this purchase), so I thought I'd post it, and those of you with the air-cooling can compare. And maybe it will help someone decide who is contemplating a purchase as well.
First just let me re-state how much I really do like this computer. I saw several complaints about bloatware and other minor issues with HP, and I've had none of them. Set up was simple and quick, and I haven't looked back since. First thing I did after powering up was uninstall all the Nvidia drivers, and remove the GTX 550 Ti. I put a XFX Radeon HD 6950 in, and updated the drivers, and it has worked flawlessly ever since. By the way, there is A LOT of room for just about any card to fit in this case. My card is 10.08 inches long, and I have a good 2-3 inches of room left past it. Due to the unique positioning of the motherboard and the other components, the whole PCIe x16 slot and lane is free and clear. Nice work HP (yes, another PCIe x16 slot for X-fire/SLI would have been nice, but no biggie).
With this set-up my idle temp seem to hover in the upper 20's or just under 30c. And this computer is whisper quiet. My office here stays a nice cool constant temp, so that helps too I'm sure. The temps kind of fluctuate from around 27c to 31c, but 29c - 30c seems to be the norm idle temp. I'm using HW Monitor, Speecy, and CoreTemp to check it.
Right now, Speccy shows 29/29/29/23, and I have three browser windows open and iTunes.
Running BF3 with all settings on Ultra, Ambient Occlusion on and set to HBAO, and 4x MSAA, I get 60-70 FPS. Pretty sweet.
Under this load (and with iTunes running) my temps hover around 40c, occasionally spiking up to 45c. I have never hit 50c though. Intel says the maximum Tcase temp for the i7 2600 is 72.6c - so I'm not even close to that.
Anyway, I hope this gives someone the info they need. Re-post if you have better or way different temps than me on your liquid cooling set-up.
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Thanks for sharing your information. Everything looks to be running excellent.
At idle, my custom rig running at 4.4 ghz (2600k) is averaging 36c with a stock Intel heat sink.
At idle, my Geforce 550 TI is running at 36c.
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Awesome temps. Told you it would run super cool! I can easily hit 72c under full load while playing BF3. That is not the max either btw. I believe it is 98c or 100c.
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Awesome system. Which actual motherboard do you have?
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Thanks. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Seems to be running great.
As far as the mobo, it's a Pegatron made specifically for HP I assume. It's so new that I can't really seem to find much info on it. The model is listed as "PEGATRON CORPORATION 2AD5." And the chipset is Intel Z75 (Panther Point DO).
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INVESTOR NEWS MAY 2012 DEBENTURE RATES REMAIN ON HOLD At its meeting held on 1st May 2012, the Reserve Bank Board lowered the cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent. This decision was based on weaker prevailing economic conditions and a moderation in the inflation outlook. The Reserve Bank chose to reduce the cost of borrowing in order to stimulate the economy. The interest rates paid by Angas Securities are set independently of the Reserve Bank as is illustrated in the graph below. In August 2005, the Reserve Bank rate was 5.5 per cent and the Angas Securities rate was 7.5%. In May 2012, the Reserve Bank rate of 3.75% is precisely half of the Angas Securities rate. 2012 Whilst Angas Securities operates independently of the Reserve Bank cash rate, it does not operate independently of the economic environment. Investors were disappointed when Angas Securities cut the one year rate by 50 points in March 2012 but now see that the Reserve Bank has done the same thing two months later. Until this reduction, the Angas Securities rate had not changed for over two years. Investment rates remain under review by the Angas Securities Board. The current BUDGET FALLOUT rates of 7.5% per annum for one year investments and 8.0% per annum for three year investments will be held until 30th June 2012 at least. Updates will appear in future editions of Investor News. SEE PAGE 2 ASL 1 YEAR INTEREST RATE V RBA INTEREST RATE ASL 1 Year Interest Rate v RBA Interest Rate Angas 1 Year… Reserve Bank… 10.00% 9.00% 8.00% Interest Rate (%) 7.00% 6.00% 5.00% 4.00% 3.00% 2.00% 1.00% 0.00% Months ASL 1 Year Interest Rate v RBA Interest Rate Angas 1 Year… Reserve Bank… 10.00% 9.00% 8.00% Interest Rate (%) 7.00% EARN 8.0% 6.00% 5.00% ANGAS SECURITIES LIMITED ACN 091 942 728 4.00% DEBENTURE RATE AFS LIC NO 232 479 3.00% 2.00% P.A. FIXED FOR 3 YEARS 1.00% 2012 BUDGET FALLOUT GOVERNMENT SCRAPS TAX DISCOUNT Following an examination of the Australian tax system, the Henry Tax Review of 2009 made numerous recommendations to position Australia to deal with demographic, social, economic and environmental challenges in the 21st century. One such recommendation, referred to in previous editions of Angas Securities Investor News, was the implementation of a tax discount on investment income across the board. In response to the recommendations the Commonwealth Government in 2010 proposed to introduce a limited tax discount for interest income. Whilst well short of the Henry Panel recommendations, the subsequent Federal Budget confirmed that from July 2011 individual retail investors would receive a 50% discount on up to $1,000 of interest earned on debentures, bonds and deposits. The discount was to encourage Australians to save thus boosting national savings, helping alleviate fiscal pressures and providing for an ageing population. The discount was not implemented. Rather, the Federal Government announced in November 2011 that the discount was to be reduced to 50% and capped at $500 of interest income received. Implementation was deferred until 1 July 2013. The cap was to be increased up to $1,000 of income received and to take effect on 1 July 2014. It is disappointing to note that in its Budget announcement of May 2012 the Federal Government has now scrapped the discount altogether. Despite this decision, the challenges identified in the Henry Tax Review still remain. STANDARD & POOR'S ANGAS PREFERENCE AFFIRMS RATING SHARE ISSUE NO.3 On 6th April 2012, Standard & Poor's released the report of Angas Preference Share issue No.3 closed on 11th May 2012. its annual review into Angas Securities. The rating was once This followed the two successful redeemable preference share again affirmed. Unfortunately, details of the rating cannot issues undertaken in 2011. RPS3 will pay a Dividend Rate of be disclosed in Investor News nor posted on the Angas 9% per annum fixed until the first Re-Set Date due on 30 Securities website due to regulatory restrictions imposed by April 2015. Dividends will be paid on 30 April and 31 October ASIC on the distribution of such reports to retail investors. each year. A new Dividend Rate will be determined prior to These restrictions apply across the board – not just to Angas the First Re-Set Date. Investors can then choose whether to Securities. However, the Ratings Report can be supplied roll-over the investment for another three years or to redeem. on request to persons who are wholesale investors (as that The purpose of the redeemable preference share issue will be expression is defined in Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act). to fund business growth, enhance credit and build the capital base consistent with the core operations of Angas Securities. STAFF PROFILE SENIOR LENDING MANAGER Chris Venus is Senior Lending Manager. He joined Angas Securities several years ago from ANZ Bank where he was a Manager in the bank's Corporate and Business Banking divisions. Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Corporate Finance from the University of Adelaide, is an associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA) and a full member of the Mortgage Finance Association of Australia (MFAA). PICTURED: CHRIS VENUS, SENIOR LENDING MANAGER DEBENTURE RATE P.A. FIXED FOR 1 YEAR 7.5% PROPERTY MYTHS DISPELLED IN RESERVE BANK STABILITY REVIEW Households lifted their level of home loan when the estimated level of average repayments over the course of 2011. By the annual equity withdrawal at four per end of the last year, Australian households cent of disposable income. Drawing on were paying, in aggregate, twice as much data from the Household, Income and back on their loans as required by the Labour Dynamics in Australia survey (the terms of their loan. As a result, those with "HILDA Survey") the Reserve Bank noted a mortgage succeeded, on average, in that almost one quarter of indebted injecting the equivalent of three per cent households made principal repayments of of their annual income into their home as $25,000 or more in 2010. This was close equity. These findings were published in to twice the percentage of households that the Reserve Bank of Australia's half-yearly made repayments of this level earlier in Financial Stability Review. They highlight the decade. There was a small fall in the the continuing post-GFC trend among percentage of households that took out (via consumers to pay down their debts more redraws or refinancing) $25,000 or more. quickly than was the case before the global These trends also help explain a decline financial crisis. in the level of loans past due. The Reserve Bank reported that arrears rate on housing loans for banks in Australia fell to 0.6 per This Reserve Bank data puts a different light cent at the end of December 2011 down PICTURED: MATTHEW HOWER, on media speculation as to the extent of from 0.7 per cent in the middle of 2011. MANAGING DIRECTOR "negative equity" in the housing stock that relies on only price trends in housing. In the Financial Stability Review, the Reserve Angas Securities is not suggesting that Bank estimated that the level of excess there are favourable conditions prevailing repayments by borrowers with home in the property market at present. The loans was "roughly the same as required property market is generally flat. Economic repayments in the December quarter 2011". conditions are challenging and household This was up from an excess equal to about budgets are tight. What the data does show 80 per cent of required repayments in the is that borrowers will fight to retain their March 2011 quarter. One factor lifting this property even if it means making sacrifices ratio is the reduction in home-loan interest in other areas. History has shown that real rates in late 2011 and the relatively static property has been a durable investment level of loan repayments. Many borrowers through successive economic cycles. As are paying more than they are required to. always, selection of investments in assets As rates come down, some borrowers are which maintain value comes down to "By the end of the continuing to pay at the old rate. experience and the discipline of following fundamental investment rules. First last year, Australian mortgage loans together with some direct households were paying, The Reserve Bank estimates the rate of property investments are the predominant in aggregate, twice as housing equity injection to be about three asset classes in which Angas Securities invests its debenture funds. The track record much back on their per cent of disposable income annually since 2008. This trend is a significant of Angas Securities reflects core competence loans as required by the reversal since the middle of the 2000's in asset selection and management. terms of their loan." 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Good Morning, Broncos fans! In FO's Audibles column, Tom Gower points out the Broncos had an illegal formation (only six on the LOS) for their game-winning play. Did I say something yesterday about the breaks going against Denver? Here's a story on the same from the DP, including a screenshot.
Of course, this is a rather nitpicky point, and it pales in comparison to the blown lateral call which had the very real potential of costing Denver the game. To think, that mistake (and subsequent Pittsburgh TD) in concert with a different result on the OT coin toss, and we instead could all be rightfully bitching for the next several months over how the Broncos got jobbed. Or, the officials could have called back the touchdown, Denver could have lost, and again we'd be stuck focusing on the lateral non-call. Just another reminder that it
usually often comes down to a little bit of luck.
Broncos' Dennis Allen drawing interest from St. Louis Rams in coaching search
The Broncos' unexpected success in 2011 has helped their coordinators become hot head coaching candidates. According to a league source, the St. Louis Rams formally asked the Broncos' permission today to interview Dennis Allen, Denver's first-year defensive coordinator.
With the Broncos preparing for their second-round AFC playoff game Saturday at New England, the team has said Allen and McCoy can be interviewed for the head coaching positions, but not until Thursday afternoon.
Uh oh. How long does John Fox want to be a head coach?
They did it. They shocked me, and I've got a lot of company. It might not have been a great passing performance, but it was a very good one with multiple long receptions. The Steelers were down to their starting QB limping and their starting RB out as well as some line problems, and that's a shame, because I think that on that day, Denver would have beaten them, healthy or not. The whole team talked about it all week long - this isn't about some QB. This is the Denver Broncos, they were at home in the playoffs, they earned it, and ending the regular season with three losses wasn't making anyone in that locker room happy. The team came out of the runway and ran straight into history. I can't imagine anyone complaining about the pass protection - the OL gave Tim Tebow lots of time, and while he didn't complete for a high percentage, he threw big passes. Sometime I think he likes it that way. Beating Pittsburgh, at home, after the last time Denver faced them in the playoffs, was special. Winning in overtime at home is even more so.
One thing that I really liked (and there were many) was David Bruton's performance. He kept his gap discipline on the Pittsburgh 17-yard run in the fourth quarter: the run was not directly inside his gap, but two or three three techniques over. He immediately saw that there was no defender, took off from a full stop and built speed quickly: he took a good angle to make the tackle, downfield or not, and with his speed, he kept it out of the endzone. He had a half-dozen good plays over the course of the day. I've always believed that Bruton has what it takes to make it as a starting safety. Yesterday suggested the same thing.
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Tim Tebow Silences All
Well, on Sunday Tebow delivered one of the finest performances a quarterback has delivered in recent memory. Not in some intangible quality — leadership, heart, grit, you name it, whatever — but an actual quantifiably great game.
One game doesn't make a career. For all we know, we might have just seen the best passing performance of Tim Tebow's life, a fleeting glimpse into what could happen if Tebow got to play backup free safeties with excellent pass protection every week. With that being said, if any other rookie quarterback from the past three years put up numbers similar to what Tebow did against anything resembling the Steelers pass defense in the playoffs, we would be falling all over ourselves to describe it as the first big sign that a new franchise quarterback had arrived on the scene.
Patriots happy Josh McDaniels is back
"He obviously has some inside information on that team and those players because he coached them," Brady said during his weekly interview on Boston sports radio station WEEI. "I haven't seen Josh yet, so I really don't know. l think coach (Bill) Belichick has a pretty good idea of what he's going to want Josh to do. I talked to Josh briefly, but I really haven't had a chance to sit down with him. He's a great coach and we're lucky to have him. I'm excited to get back to work with him. How that plays into this week, we'll see. We'll try to figure that out in the next five or six days."
Tebow crafting Hollywood script with each passing week
Tim Tebow is like the encyclopedia salesman that gets turned down door after door, but it never sways a belief that he'll one day make the big sale. Nothing can shake Tebow's confidence or his competitiveness. He always looks forward to the next play, the next game, the next challenge. No outside factors affect him. Tebow has the mental makeup of a great golfer that never allows a bogey from the previous hole to linger. And every time people think the end is near, Tebow rises up and adds another incredible chapter to his young career. After performing horrendously in Week 17 at home against the Chiefs, Tebow turned around to play his best game of the season against the Steelers' top-ranked defense.
How Tebow and His Helpers Beat Man Coverage
Tebow disproved (at least temporarily) his legions of naysayers by connecting on throws against man coverage. That's what all the experts – including, apparently, the Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau – decided he couldn't do. Don't blame the experts. They were simply going by what they'd seen on film the past two weeks. Credit Tebow for finally "pulling the trigger" and playing with pocket poise against the Steelers' intentionally soft pass rush. More than that, credit his offensive coordinator, Mike McCoy, and top receiver, Demaryius Thomas.
McCoy designed some very shrewd routes against the Steelers' coverages. Instead of going with the tight bunches and myriad crossing patterns that most coaches use to beat man coverage, he went with a barrage of outside fly routes…The idea was to use Troy Polamalu's aggressive decision-making against him. It worked masterfully…It's easy to criticize Taylor for the poor game, but really, this was more about Denver's phenomenal execution.
Canepa: Chargers to stay in '12, but new stadium still needed
The Chargers' Qualcomm Stadium lease with the City expires in 2020, but each year, from Feb. 1 through April 30, the franchise can trigger an out clause and negotiate with other cities or move as it sees fit. This morning, in conjunction with Mayor Jerry Sanders' office, the Chargers will formally announce they have no intention to exercise that option and will play its 2012 games in Qualcomm.
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Bucs, Marty Schottenheimer to talk
Marty Schottenheimer, whose last season in the NFL ended with his firing in 2007 after a 14-2 record in 2006 as coach of the San Diego Chargers, will interview Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their head coaching vacancy, according to league sources.
Dean Spanos fires Marty after a 14-win season, keeps Norv after his team underachieves, wins 17 total games, and misses the playoffs two straight years. How so many crappy retread guys have gotten jobs in these intervening years over Marty is beyond me.
Broncos given no choice but to embrace Tebow
In the aftermath of his dreadful, 6-for-22, 60-yard outing against the Chiefs, Tebow's bosses – Elway, Fox and other powerbrokers in the organization – were in full-fledged panic mode. A couple of weeks earlier, they'd considered him their unquestioned starter heading into the 2012 season. Now, even that was open for reassessment.
Last Monday, as preparations began for the Steelers game, some radical short-term alternatives were considered. One, according to two organizational sources, involved playing Tebow only on first downs and inserting his backup, Brady Quinn, for second- and third-down plays. Another plan called for Tebow to be benched in favor of Quinn if he were to struggle early.
Silver also thinks the league shouldn't have allowed New England to hire Josh McDaniels before the Pats are out of the playoffs. He writes:
The 2011 season should be treated as a separate entity, and if a coach such as McDaniels wants to line up a new gig, it should be effective after the team in question's final game of this season. That's certainly the spirit of the rule that applies to players, who are saddled with a mid-October trade deadline and, after that, are at the mercy of their employers' kind-heartedness (as Kyle Orton was in surprisingly securing his Broncos release from Elway) and a waiver system before choosing their same-season relocation scenario.
I continue to disagree with this sentiment - the Pats are free to sign Kyle McCarthy and Quan Cosby, whom Denver recently cut; the Broncos could likewise sign ex-Pats DE Eric Moore if they so desire. Why should it be any different for coaches?


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5 Reasons To Visit the Catskills Now
If you think of the Catskills as one of those places that never changes, you're only partly right. The homey hamlets that dot this area about two hours northwest of New York City are as quaint as ever, but behind the brick storefronts and clapboard facades, you'll find young businesses that blend the old and the new. Sullivan County, in particular, has seen a slew of young entrepreneurs that have made it a must-visit part of this hilly region, where trout streams wind around pine-covered hills. Here are five reasons to visit the region right now.
Country Charm
A longtime landmark in the mountaintop community of Shandelee, The Arnold House has a history that dates back more than a century. After a renovation that carefully preserved many of the main building's architectural quirks, Sims and Kirsten Foster opened the place in May. With a few well-chosen mid-century modern pieces in the lobby, the décor subtly calls to mind the region's heyday in the 1950s and 60s. The tavern has the feel of a roadhouse with its deer heads peering down from the walls and wood-burning stove tucked away in the corner. Locally caught trout (lightly breaded and pan-fried) is among the favorites on the menu. Upstairs are nine simple rooms decorated with plenty of country charm.
About three miles down the road in Livingston Manor, the newly opened Brandenburg Pastry Bakery lives up to its name, and then some. Sweets like the cherry or strawberry-rhubarb tarts are sublime, but it's the savory selections, such as spinach and feta turnovers, that keep people coming back. There's also a small selection of breads, which are remarkably light and airy. Grab a table by the window, or take your selection to go and stroll over the bridge to Willowemoc Creek.
Cute Shops
If you want to stock up on supplies for your kitchen, stop by Main Street Farm in Livingston Manor. Reopening in time for the summer season, this grocery specializes in grass-fed beef, free-range poultry, and organic fruits and vegetables grown in the surrounding communities. It's one of the few places where you can buy smoked fish from nearby streams and hormone-free dairy products from farms scattered along the hillsides. In the brand-new café, sandwiches are made to order and packed in boxes, making them perfect for impromptu picnics. If you need utensils to prepare or serve your purchases, head next door to Willow and Brown, which stocks a wide array of housewares that score high marks for both form and function. The shop, which moved to its new digs in May, also has racks of men's and women's clothing.
New Pours
In nearby Roscoe, the Prohibition Distillery is getting ready to release its first batches of gin and whisky. On a recent Saturday morning, founder Brian Facquet hammered out the cork from one of the oak barrels lining the entrance hall of the distillery's home, a beautifully restored 1929 firehouse. Those huddled around him watched as he filled the first bottle and poured samples of the honey-colored liquor. In a week or two you'll be able to sample it in the tasting room alongside the award-winning vodka that's been the company's claim to fame. Tours are given whenever there's a crowd, and it's fun to see the gleaming chrome vats alongside the building's handsome wood stairway and tin ceilings.
Brewery Boom
The Catskills has become something of a destination for craft-beer enthusiasts. Down the street from the Prohibition Distillery is the Roscoe Beer Company, which recently celebrated its first anniversary. You can stop by the shop for a growler of one of the limited-release beers, including the Rainbow Red Ale. (Roscoe is nicknamed Trout Town, U.S.A., which accounts for the rainbow trout on the label.) Livingston Manor has jumped on the bandwagon with the Catskill Brewery, housed in a newly built facility on the edge of the hamlet. The brilliant red building isn't just eye-catching, but also an eco-friendly facility that gets much of its power from solar panels. The zinc-topped bar is set to open in July, and patrons will be able to stop by for a pint of the brewery's IPA.
Stunning Trails
The 700,000-acre Catskills Park is one of the area's big draws, especially for hikers. The preserve's southern border is just outside Livingston Manor, which makes this friendly little hamlet a perfect spot to begin exploring. You can pick up trail maps, many of them hand-drawn by locals who really know the area, at Morgan Outdoors. While you're there, stock up on camping supplies or score a pair of hiking boots that will make you want to strike out on a journey to one of the area's hidden waterfalls or swimmable lakes.
Photo Credit: Michael Mundy (Arnold Inn living room); Mark Sullivan (Willow and Brown, Catskills Brewery); Brian Facquet (Prohibition Distillery); © Colin Young | Dreamstime.com (North-South Lake)
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