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A 11/2-million-year-old skull and an equally old jaw found in Kenya are helping rewrite the history of early man, eliminating one reputed ancestor from the human lineage and suggesting that another was much more primitive than previously believed, researchers said.
The jawbone shows that Homo habilis, previously believed to be a direct ancestor of Homo erectus and thus of humans, lived side by side with H. erectus, making them sister species rather than mother and daughter.
"They coexisted at the same time and in the same place for half a million years," said anthropologist Fred Spoor of University College London, a co-author of the paper appearing in the journal Nature. "How likely is it that one would give rise to the other?" Co-author Maeve G. Leakey of Stony Brook University in New York added, "The fact that they stayed separate as individual species for a long time suggests that they had their own ecological niche, thus avoiding direct competition."
The situation is similar to modern Homo sapiens and Neanderthals living side by side in Europe 50,000 years ago, said anthropologist William Kimbel of the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University, who was not involved in the research.
Researchers once thought that Neanderthals were a predecessor of modern humans, but it eventually became clear that they were an evolutionary dead end. Now it seems the same is true of H. habilis, he said.
The finds "are consistent with a growing consensus" that the evolutionary tree of humans is highly branched rather than a single linear trunk, he said.
Homo habilis – "handy man" – is the oldest representative of the genus Homo, dating from about 2.5 million years ago. The species was defined by Mary and Louis Leakey based on fossils found in Tanzania between 1962 and 1964. Short and with disproportionately long arms, it was the least similar to humans.
Homo erectus – "upright man" – dates from about 2 million years ago. It was originally described in the 1890s, and specimens have been found throughout Africa, Europe and Asia. Specimens bear a striking resemblance to modern humans, but the brain is about one- quarter smaller. H. erectus made the first known tools from stone.
Modern humans – Homo sapiens, or "knowing man" – originated in Africa about 200,000 years ago and are characterized primarily by a larger brain capacity.
The two new fossils were found in 2000 east of Lake Turkana by a team headed by Spoor, Leakey and anthropologist Louise N. Leakey, also of Stony Brook. The Leakeys are both explorers in residence at the National Geographic Society, which partially funded the research.
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Last week, I attended two interesting tasting, one of Italian red wines, and one of international Chenin Blancs. Both were very interesring and informative. Here are my reports on them.
The WSET Italian Wine Tasting
The Wine and Spriti Education Trust (WSET) is a London, U.K. based organization dedicated to educating wine and spirits professionals and serious amateurs. There are numerous chapters around the world, including the U.S. A group of Walla Walla Community College Center for Enology & Viticulture faculty members, led by Sabrina Lueck, are studying for the WSET Level 3 Certification. I was invited to participate in the group's tastings. On June 9, the group met for a tasting of Italian wines, comprising two Sicilian wines, three Tuscan ones, four Piedmont wines and two from Valpolicella. Here are the most noteworthy wines.
2009 Girolamo Russo "San Lorenzo" Etna Rosso - This Sicilian red displayed a medium ruby/garnet color and a rich, ripe, slightly raisiny nose with scents of dried roses, orange peel and tobacco. The the volcanic soil imbued dried fruit flavors were savory and picked up notes of sage, rosemary, cardamom and clove on the finish. 18+/20 points.
2007 La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva - Made from the Sangiovese Grosso clone (locally called Brunello), this showed a brilliant garnet color and rich aromas, redolent of cherry, plum, orange peel, truffles, dried roses, brine and oriental perfumes. The medium-full bodied flavors were elegant and well wrought, with a long, nutty finish with a hint of sweetness to counterpoint the classic dryness. 19+/20 points.
2005 Arigiano Brunello di Montalcino - This showed a deep garnet color with orangish edges. The aromas consisted of smoke, brine, tobacco, and dried fruits, and the flavors of slightly nutted semi-dried fruits, striking a balance between the traditional and modern styles. It turned dry on the finish, with touches of tar and leather. 19/20 points.
2001 Damilano Barolo - Garnet colored with orange edges, this wine emited sulty, smoky aroms of dried fruits, orange peel, dried roses, tar, and oriental perfumes. The flavors were classically styled, entering a maturing phase, with touches of caramel and roasted nuts and a burnt back palate and a leathery, peppery dry finish. 19/20 points.
2009 Ca'Nova Barbaresco, Montestefano - This displayed a deep medium garnet color and intriguing aromas of semi-dried fruits, tobacco, dried rose petals, sandalwood, orange peel, and whiffs of tarry smoke. The flavors were rich and generous, with an almost lush texture that belies the dry nose. The wine turned dry again on the back palate, followed by recurring orange peel and dried cherries and some remaining tannins. A fine modern/traditional syle. 19+/20 points.
In discussing the Barolo and Barbaresco, one WSET student asked about the unfamiliar aromas of those wines. I commented, "creosote, road tar." This, along with dried rose perfumes, is what makes Nebbiolos from those districts so distintive, and, for that matter, "noble" wines.
2010 Vietti "Tre Vigne" Barbera d'Alba - This was a fine, typical Barbera, showing a ruby/garnet color and a smoky nose of black cherries, crushed roses and spices. The flavors consisted of typical tart cherries, intermixed with licorice, chocolate and Alban hills minerals, and a well fruited mouth feel and a lively finish. 18.5/20 points.
A 2010 Vietti Barbera d'Asti was also poured, it was a bit more medium bodied and less complex. 17.5/20 points.
2008 Villa Mattielli Amarone della Valpolicella - This showed a ruby/garnet color and an exotic nose of dark roasted fuits, oriential perfumes and incense. On the palate, the flavors were thich and ripe, consisting of sweet-dry roasted fruits and nuts, burnt earth, minerals. The leathery finish picked up a recioto-like sweetness on the end. 19/20 points.
Thanks to Sabrina Lueck for organizing and hosting this tasting!
The SOB Chenin Blanc Tasting
Chenin Blanc is one of the world's most undervalued white grapes. The Sons of Bacchus (SOBs) tasting on June 11th proved that Chenin Blancs are wines that can be taken seriously. We tasted nine wines - seven dry and two sweet - and not one clunker among them. Here the most impressove ones.
2013 Waitsburg Cellars "Chevray" Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley - Paul Gregutt's own entry showed a deep gold color and intriguing aromas of pear, peach, honeysuckle and orental perfumes. The flavors showed moderate acidity and minerally earth, making for an attractive, easy drinking white. 18.5/20 points.
2011 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec, Clos du Bourg - This was the best of the dry Chenins (provided by me). It offered a medium gold color and a rich, smoky nose with floral scents and rich, round, mouth-filling flavors that showed notes of nougat, bright citrus and cream, with a deep, minerally backbone, and a long, ripe, dry finish. Huet is one of the best and most reliable producers of Vouvray. 19/20 points.
2012 Marc Bredif "Classic" Vouvray - This is from another reliable producer. It showed a brilliant gold color and an attractive, floral nose, with full, round and satisfying flavors of pear, peach and apricot, marked by a broad streak of minerality. The back and finish showed weight and substance. 18.5/20 points.
2003 Nicolas Joly Coulée de Serrant - This was an unusual wine, from a Loire district known for its distinctive wines, which seem to show premature oxidation and stay that way for years. Erik McLaughlin, who brought it, called it a "zombie wine." It displayed a deep gold color and a spiced, candied nose of apricots and rasins. The palate showed a dense combination of minerals, dried fruits and roasted nuts, with a lanolin coated dry finish. 18.5/20 points. I would have given this 19 points if I could have gotten past the oxidative qualities.
These were followed by two fabulous sweet Chenins from the Loire Valley.
2009 Domaine Huet Vouvray Molleux, Le Mont - Huet makes sweet as well as dry Vouvrays. This one showed a brilliant lemon gold color with a rich, spicy nose of pear, peach, apricot and ethereal perfumes. The ripe fruit flavors were rich and opulent, yet showed precises fruit acids, like a laser beam. The back picked up notes of lemon peal and a bold streak of minerality, followed by an endless honeyed, semi sweet finish. 19.5/20 points.
1989 Domaine Baumard Coteaux du Layon, Clos Ste. Catherine - This was an amazing wine, nearly 25 years old. Deep lemon gold colored, it showed an intensely minerally nose of dried fruits - pear, apricot, lemon peel - all spicy and unctuous on the palate. The back was rich and sweet, but not at all cloying, with notes of peach stones, marzipan and creme brulée. The minerality was pervasive and astonishingly fresh for its age. 20/20 points.
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Since last week's Review of Washington Wines Blog posting, I have tried some more rosé wines to add to last week's list. As I mentioned before, interest in rosés has risen dramatically in the past few years. They are fun to drink, yet are to be taken seriously, being versatile wines that are especially suitable with summer fare.
Here are three that I discovered on our visit to the Columbia Gorge on the way back home from Seattle to Walla Walla last Saturday.
2013 AniChe Cellars "Little Birds" Rosé Wine, Columbia Valley ($21) - This is a saigneée rosé, produced from one third each of Tempranillo, Zinfandel and Sangiovese, which were bled off from crushed grapes. It displays a salmon color and intriguing aromas of pear, Rainier cherry and watermelon and bursts with bright fruits that are accented by light herbs and spices. 18/20 points.
2013 Domaine Pouillon Rosé Wine, Horse Heaven Hills ($20) - Composed of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, this rosé displays a brilliant copper color and seductive aromas of ruhbarb, blood orange, dried roses and lavender. The flavors are deep and extracted, redolent of steeped fruits, dried orange peel and Horse Heaven minerals. The back picks up notes of dried orange peel and melon rind on the lightly spiced dry finish. 18+/20 points.
2013 Syncline Rosé, Columbia Valley ($18) - Sourced from the McKinley Springs and Coyote Canyon vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, and composed of 43% Cinsault, 32% Grenache and 25% Mourvèdre, this offers a pale pink-copper color and aromas of strawberries, watermelon, ruhbarb and white lavender. The flavors are ripe and direct, with notes of grape skin and melon rind, followed by a crisp, dry, lightly spiced finish. 18/20 points.
Here are a few more rosés that were tasted since last week, including a couple from Provence which are the inspirations for the drier style of rosés being made today.
2013 Tamarack Cellars Rosé of Mourvèdre, Wahluke Slope ($18) - Pale salmon colored, this wine emits intriguing aromas of raspberry, Rainier cherry, orange peel, and white incense. The flavors are dry and precise, with the dried fruits and Wahluke scorched earth and minerals mimicing the Cotes de Provence. The back picks up nores of dried orange peel and spices, followed by a persistent dry finish. 18/20 points. Sold out at the winery, but can be found elsewhere, including Metropolitan Market.
2013 Buty "Rosé of the Stones," Walla Walla Valley, Rockgarden Estate ($25) - This comes from the winery's vineyard in the "Rocks" of the South Valley. Composed of 92% Syrah and 8% Grenache, it displays a brilliant salmon color and captivating aromas of pear-apple musk melon and Provençal orange, anise and jasmine. The flavors are well extracted, yet graceful, imbued with notes of grape skin, melon rind and "Rocks" minerality. The back picks up sensations of dried orange peel and pear liqueur, followed by a lingering, spiced (nutmeg, clove) dry finish. 18.5/20 points.
2013 "AIX" Rosé Wine, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence ($15) - Pale salmon colored, this offers lovely aromas of hillside strawberries and raspberries and scents of Provençal wildflowers and herbs, with whiffs of white incense. The flavors are as enticing as the aromas, with notes of Mistral-blown earth and minerals, followed by dried orange peel and spices on the dry finish. 18/20 points. (Purchased at Esquin)
2013 La Bastide Blanche Bandol Rosé ($21) - Produced from the Mourvèdre grape, this shows a pale salmon color and seductive aromas of pear-apple, musk melon, orange peel, dried roses, white lavender and white incense. The flavors are well extracted, but without being particularly rindy, marked by Provençal minerals and seaside salinity. 18+/20 points. (Purchased at Esquin)
Last week's listing of rosés included one from K Vintners which was reviewed in the May issue of the Review of Washington Wines.. It is sold out at the winery, but last week I discovered that Esquin has a few cases of it left. The price there is $19.99 a bottle.
Now, here are a couple of white wines that are in too limited a supply to list in the July issue of the Review of Washington Wines.
2013 Syncline Grüner Veltliner, Columbia Gorge, Underwood Mountain Vineyard ($20) - This is sold out at the winery, but there are several cases left in Seattle. James Mantone poured it for me on my visit last Saturday. It offers a brilliant gold color and an exotic nose of Asian pear-apple, peach, star fruit, anise jasmine and white lavender. The white fruit flavors are equally intriguing, with notes of peach pit, oriental fruits, lime peel and Underwood Mountain volcanic minerals. The back is well extracted, yet equipoised, followed by a long juicy dry finish. 18.5/20 points.
2012 Domaine Pouillon "Deux" White Wine, Columbia Valley ($23) - This is a charming combination of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Viognier. It was a popular wine in previous vintages, but shifting demand has resulted in it being phased out. But it's a fine wine on its own merits. It offers a brilliant gold color and attractive aromas of pear, apple, peach, citrus, orange blossoms, acacia flowers and white lilac. The flavors are bright and nicely balanced, with notes of peach stones, grape skin and stony minerals. The back picks up touches of poire William liqueur and grapefruit peel on the way to a ripe, crisp finish. Lynn really likes this. 18.5/20 points.
About a year ago (16 May, 2013), I posted a Review Blog article about "This Season's Rosés and Their Various Styles. It turned out to be the most read posting of the year, 742 "hits." This is a remarkable testament to the growng popularity of rosé wines. Four years ago, hardly anyone would have paid any attention to these wines. For this season, here is a compilation of recommended rosés, grouped according to type.
Rhone Valley Style - Most of these are Syrah, some with Grenache, Cinsault or Counoise.
2013 Tranche Cellars "Pink Pape" Rosé, Yakima Valley, Blackrock Vineyard ($16) - Counoise, Cinsault, Grenache. Reviewed in the May issue of the Review of Washington Wines - 18+/20 points.
2013 Balboa Rosé of Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Eidolon Vineyard ($20) - Reviewed May - 18.5/20 points.
2013 K Vintners Syrah Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($20) - Reviewed May - 18.5/20 points.
2013 Renegade Wine Co. Rosé, Columbia Valley ($10) - Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise - April - 18/20 points.
2013 Waters Rosé Wine, Washington State ($18) - Co-fermented Syrah (55%) and Viognier (45%). Reviewed April 18.5/20 points.
2013 Gramercy Cellars Rosé, Columbia Valley, Olsen Vineyard ($25) - Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah - June - 18.5/20 points.
Provençal Style - These are modeled after the rosés of Aix en Provence (Grenache and/or Mourvèdre) and Bandol (Mourvèdre).
2013 L'Ecole No. 41 Grenache Rosé, Horse Heaven Hills, Alder Ridge Vineyard ($19) - Reviewed June - 18+/20 points.
2013 Kerloo Cellars Grenache Rosé, Yakima Valley, Angolina Farm Vineyard ($20) - Brilliant pale pink colored, this emits enticing aromas of strawberry, Rainier cherry and watermelon, with scents of cherry blossoma, pink lilac and white incense. The flavors are fresh, ripe and minerally, with notes of fraise liqueur, melon rind and orange peel, followed by a lightly spiced finish, akin to a Aix en Provence Rosé. (New Review). 18+/20 points.
2013 Gard Vintners "Grand Klasse" Rosé, Columbia Valley, Lawrence Vineyard ($25) - This Grenache Rosé comes from the Royal Slope near Othello. It displays a brilliant pale pink-copper color and an intriguing nose of Rainier cherry, watermelon and tangerine, with scents of cherry blossoms and spiced white incense. The mouth feel is dry, yet flavorful, in the mannert of a Provence rosé, showing notes of grape skin, melon rind, orange peel and stony minerals, along with precise extraction and fruit acids on the lingering finish. (New Review). 18.5/20 points.
2013 College Cellars Mourvèdre Rosé, Walla Walla Valley, Birch Creek Vineyard ($16) - This resembles a Cotes de Provence Rosé with its pale copper color and aromas of pink peach, tangerine, melon, wildflowers, herbs, and white incense. The flavors are light bodied, yet well defines, with notes of peach pit, melon rind and hillside minerality, followed by a dry, lightly spiced finish that evokes the wine's sun drencehed high elevation terroir. (New Review). 18+/20 points.
2013 Ardor Cellars Mourvèdre Rosé, Walla Walla Valley, Birch Creek Vineyard ($28) - Reviewed June - 18.5/20 points.
Cabernet Franc Rosés - These are made by cold soaking the crushed grapes for a short period of time, and then pressing off the juice.
2013 Sleight of Hand Cellars "Magician's Assistant" Rosé of Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, Blackrock Vineyard ($18) - Reviewed April - 18/20 points.
2013 Trust Cellars Rose of Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley ($18) - Pink colored, this comes on just as it is, a rosé made from Cabernet Franc, with aromas of crushed raspberries, cherries and orange and cherry blossoms. The flavors are fresh and lively, with notes of cherry pits, orange peel and grape skin, followed by a juicy, dry finish. (New Review) 18/20 points.
2013 Seven Hills Winery Dry Rosé, Columbia Valley, ($17) - Reviewed in the 19 February Blog. - 18.5 points.
Miscellaneous Rosés - These are rosés made from various varieties and combinations.
2013 El Corazon "Red Frog" Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($20) - Produced from Malbec, Reviewed May - 18+/20 points.
2013 Barnard Griffin Rosé of Sangiovese, Columbia Valley ($14) - May - 18/20 points.
2013 Saviah Cellars Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($18) - This combination of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Barbera from tge Dugger Creek Vineyard offers a light copper color and interesting aromas of pink peach, tangerine, ruhbarb and spiced white incense. These aromatics are mirrored in the deft, semi dried fuit flavors that pick up a bit of heft from sensations of melon rind and orange peel on the back, followed by a squeeze of citrus juice on the dry finish. (New Review). 18/20 points.
2013 Tertulia Cellars Rosé of Tempranillo, Walla Walla Valley, Riveres Galets Vineyard ($18) This comes from the winery's estate vineyard in the "Rocks" of the South Valley. It displays a light salmon color and intriguing aromas of grapefruit, Rainier cherry, orange blossoms and lavender. The flavors are well juiced, yet dry, with notes of melon rind, orange peel and riverstone minerals. The back picks up touches of bitter Marcona almond that characterizes the Tempranillo grape, followed by a classic "old world" dry finish. (New Review). - 18+/20 points.
2013 Castillo de Feliciana Rose of Tempranillo, Columbia Valley ($19) - Reviewed May - 18/20 points.
The following two wines are made from Pinot Gris grapes that have been given longer hang time, resulting in pale salmon colored wines that possess unique gualities.
2013 Castillo de Feliciana "Vino Verano" Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley ($16) - May - 18+/20 points.
2013 Julia's Dazzle Pinot Grigio Rosé, Horse Heaven Hills ($18) - May - 18.5/20 points.
On the morning of May 15th, Lynn and I met up with Marty Clubb to visit L'Ecole No, 41's Fergusion Vineyard - named after the winery's founders, Baker and Jean Ferguson - located in the South Walla Walla Valley, west of Milton-Freewater. After a loop through the adjacent Seven Hills Vineyard, we drove up a gravel road to the upper levels of the Ferguson Vineyard, so far planted with 18 acres of vines, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, along with some Cab Franc and Malbec. When planted out, there will be about 42 acres of vines. The elevation is 1350 to 1500 feet, one of the highest points in the Valley, above the Missoula Floods level. This altitude also protects the vines from winter freezes.
In exploring the vineyard, we saw stunning vistas of the Valley, where we could see the original Seven Hills and Windrow vineyards. The terrain consists of basalt bedrock overlain with a thin layer of wind-blown glacial loess. The fractures in the rock form crevices for vine roots to grow deeper. At one point, we stopped at a section of the slope where basalt rock was cut away and then crushed for gravel to pave the vineyard roads. Here, Marty pointed out the importance of the lava flows that occurred around 15 million years ago. While the Missoula Floods of around 15,000 years ago play a major role in the geology of the area, so do the lava flows.
The ridge along the southern rim of the Walla Walla Valley AVA is emerging as an important development in the expanding vine acreage of the area. Cadaretta's Southwind Vineyard and Doubleback's McQueen Vineyard are also on this ridge to the west. The basalt substrate adds exceptional structure, graphite and iron minerality, and sturdy acidity to the wines, as evidenced by the 2011 L'Ecole No. 41 Ferguson Vineyard Red Wine that was reviewed in the June issue of the Review of Washington Wines.
For pictures of the Ferguson Vineyard, see the Review of Washington Wines Facebook page.
An Exceptional Sangiovese from College Cellars
I was going to put this wine in the July issue of the Review of Wines but recently learned that it is almost sold out. So I am including it here. Don't miss it!
2012 College Cellars of Walla Walla Sangiovese, Walla Walla Valley, Seven Hills Vineyard ($25)
Deep purplish colored, this Sangio offers rich aromas of blackberry, cherry and plum, black roses, mulberry, tobacco and incense. On the palate, the dark fruit flavors are generous and supple, yet focused, intermixed with licorice, baker's chocolate, breakfast roast and silty minerals. The back picks up notes of squeezed berries, mocha and roasted nuts, followed by a ripe moderate tannin finish that is enlivened by a dollop of tart cherry juice. As an easy drinking, yet serious, wine, this is a real bargain. 18.5/20 points.
A week ago, on May 14th, the Sons of Bacchus (SOBs) and a Daughter of Dionysus assembled at the Seven Hills Winery for a blind tasting of Grand Cru Chablis - all Grand Cru, no Premier Cru. These come from the slope overlooking the town on Chablis with a southwest exposure and the heaviest concentration of calcium in the soil, which gives Chardonnay a distinctive minerally taste. The top wines in each fligh, with my scores, were:
2011 Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru, Valmur - This was my favorite, as well as the group's. It possessed an intriguing saline and floral nose and a classic, crisp texture, turning steely and dry on the lemon zest finish. 19+/20 points.
2009 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis Grand Cru, Le Clos - I ranked this second close second. It shoed a medium greenish gold color and classic aromas of green apple and gunflint. The palate showed much minerality and biting acidity. 19+/20 points.
2004 William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru, Le Clos - Again, I ranked this second. It showed a classic pale colo and a flinty, yet rich nose, with hints of hazelnut (showing the wine's maturity) and a long, dry, herb tinged finsh. 19/20 points.
Other outstanding wines.
2012 Domaine L. Chatelain Chablis Grand Cru, Le Clos - Light gold colored, this had a fresh, minerally nose and notes of pear and peach, with a classic, steely finish. Purchased from Total Wine, it cost $59.99, a best buy, as the others cost upwards of $70 a bottle. 19/20 points.
2010 Domaine Patrick Piuze Chablis Grand Cru, Blanchots - This was my favorite in the entire tasting, and number two in the second flight. It showed a brilliant gold color and a saline nose of flint, peach and citrus, with a steely, classic finish. 19.5/20 points.
The tasting was preceeded by a 2000 Hanzell Sonoma County Chardonnay, in honor of its winemaker, Bob Sessions, who had just passed away. It had held up remarkably well, with superb varietal delineation and little oxidation. Thanks to Casey McClellan and Erik McLaughlin for hosting.
Last Saturday, the Perfectly Aged Wine Sippers (PAWS) assembled at the home of Ted and Joyce Cox for a tasting of Sangiovese wines, some from Italy, some from Washington. The wines were scored on the "Wine Country Getaways" 25 point scale (a new one for me). The scores were all over the place, so I am just listing the group's favorite and my top pick.
2010 Balboa Sangiovese, Columbia Valley - This was an amiable Sangio, which explains its top ranking. It showed a deep ruby color and rich aromas of raspberry and cherry, with a supple texture. I found it to be a nice wine, but not my favorite. 19/25 points.
2007 La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva - I picked this out as a Brunello (Sangiovese Grosso). It showed a garnet color and classic aromas of dried berries and cherries, woody smoke and elegant medium-full bodied flavors and a long, dry, complex finish. A beautiful wine, I scored it 25/25 points.
Curriously, Walla Walla Vintners appeared three three times out of the seven wines being blind tasted, two from the 2012 vintage, one from 2011. Here's my notes on the 2012:
2012 Walla Walla Vintners Sangiovese, Columbia Valley - Deep ruby colored, it showed attractive aromas of raspberry, cherry and crushed roses, with supple, medium-bodied flavors that carried on nicely through the finish. I scored both bottles 21/25 points.
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Updated: 07/24/2012 - Following the mass shooting in an Aurora movie theater, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has reported an increase in background checks for firearm sales.
Updated: 07/24/2012 - Following the mass shooting in an Aurora movie theater, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has reported an increase in background checks for firearm sales.
Posted: 07/23/2012 - Precautions were taken with two suspicious packages delivered to the Aurora movie theater shooting's former school Monday. Eventually, both packages were determined to be safe.
Updated: 07/23/2012 - A lawyer representing family members of the suspect in the Colorado mass shooting says their hearts go out to the victims and their families.
Updated: 07/24/2012 - A former Southern Colorado resident is in critical condition after the mass shooting at an Aurora movie theater. Meanwhile his wife, who escaped uninjured, has delivered their baby.
Updated: 07/23/2012 - Aurora massacre suspect James Holmes made his first appearance in court Monday morning.
Posted: 07/23/2012 - Thousands of people gathered in Aurora Sunday evening for a vigil to remember the victims of the shootings at a movie theater.
Updated: 07/23/2012 - A law enforcement official says investigators have found a Batman mask inside the apartment of a man suspected of opening fire at a midnight premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises."
Updated: 07/23/2012 - President Barack Obama has arrived in Colorado to meet with families of those gunned down Friday in a movie theater.
Updated: 07/23/2012 - Survivors reflect on the living hell inside Theater 9 at the Century 16 theater in Aurora.
Posted: 07/23/2012 - Families of the victims in the shooting spree at an Aurora movie theater are being notified by police that their loved ones were killed.
Updated: 07/21/2012 - "The Dark Knight Rises" star Christian Bale says his heart goes out to the victims of the Colorado shootings at a screening of the Batman film.
Updated: 07/20/2012 - The director of the new Batman film has released a statement after a mass shooting during an opening night screening in Aurora.
Posted: 07/20/2012 - The Obama and Romney campaigns have suspended political ads in Colorado until further notice following a mass shooting at an Aurora movie theater.
Updated: 07/20/2012 - Off-duty officers are preparing to patrol movie theaters across Colorado Springs in the wake of the shooting spree at an Aurora movie theater.
Updated: 07/21/2012 - The Air Force and Navy have both confirmed that their own were among those killed in a massacre at an Aurora movie theater.
Updated: 07/20/2012 - Details are beginning to emerge about the horrifying massacre inside an Aurora movie theater. One of those killed has been identified.
Updated: 07/23/2012 - Police believe evidence indicates suspect James Holmes plotted the movie theater massacre for months.
Updated: 07/20/2012 - President Barack Obama says he is "shocked and saddened" by a deadly shooting at a suburban Denver movie theater. He is urging the nation to "come together as one American family."
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The next generation of TVs will include technology that will allow for the installation of apps and the ability to pull content digitally, from anywhere.
People are not buying TVs much anymore.
People are still watching TV, of course. There doesn't seem to be any slowing down in the amount of time that people are willing to devote to watching shows. But consumers seem to be wholly satisfied with their current sets, and sales have been slow for the last few years.
But, really, why shouldn't they be happy with their current televisions? Many people have flat screens, and often those flat screens are big. High definition has been on the rise, as well as surround sound systems. If their TV can't connect to the Internet, there are myriad other options to get online content on their TV: game consoles, DVRs, and accessories like Google's Chromecast or AppleTV.
The problem, of course, is that consumer satisfaction puts manufacturers in a tough position. A happy customer is a wonderful thing, except that happy customers don't go out and buy new things. There was a valiant attempt over the last few years to get people to upgrade to 3D TVs, but no one seemed to care.
But they can't stop trying, of course. This year, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, there is a new push going on; this time to get everyone to upgrade to smart TVs. This time, it may just work out, and that gives advertisers a really great new opportunity.
The Center of the Living Room
No matter what new technology comes along, it seems that the television remains the center of the living room. The TV is usually the biggest screen in the house, so it not only gives the best viewing experience, but also easily allows for sharing (as in two people sitting on the couches watching the same thing; not sharing like on Facebook).
People clearly didn't want 3D in their living room. So what do they want? Variety and choice and options. The real revolution in TV has been about content and shows that have benefitted from technology, either by existing on a platform that is digitally delivered (like House of Cards on NetFlix) or fostered great communities of fans who spread the gospel of great shows (like The Walking Dead on AMC).
The next generation of TVs will, yes, have some technology that will increase the quality of the images (things like 4K displays, sometimes called Ultra HD). But more importantly, they will put technology within the TV that will allow for the installation of apps and the ability to pull content digitally, from anywhere.
This is going to spark a series of shifts in the TV markets. Here are a few of them, along with the reason these are important for advertisers.
Channels will Fully Become Brands
For a long time, it was difficult to clearly tell the difference between different TV stations. Could anyone say, clearly, what a CBS show was, versus an ABC show? Of course, you knew the difference between shows, but not really between the networks.
The growth of cable networks really blew that whole thing up. It became very clear what an HBO show was and how it was different from an FX show. Channels have now really become brands in their own right, standing for something and building a following. I will watch pretty much anything that runs on AMC.
There's only one way that this can go, for advertising: channels will start to work more directly with brands to create new content. This is the same story as native advertising, where online content brands (like Buzzfeed, for example) are reaching out directly to brands to build content that is also advertising, but fits directly into the overall experience.
Brands Become Channels
It has always been easier to get online than to get on the air. The limitation of frequency is not the same as the limitations of bandwidth and anyone can get online. That means that brands can start to seriously think about creating their own destinations on television, in the same way they think about having their own destinations on the Web.
This may happen in one of two ways. The first is that some brands will be brave enough to, literally, launch their own TV channel. Many have already taken a medium step toward this with launching their own YouTube channel. Being on TV will be different, though, because brands will expect viewers to tune in for longer stretches of time, and will take advantage of the big screen and shared nature of the TV experience. Today, brands have lots of short videos on YouTube. Tomorrow, they may also have a few longer forms of content -- something that could reasonably be called shows.
The other way will be that brands will hop on new channels. The men's lifestyle magazine Esquire recently launched a cable channel. We should expect that other publisher brands will follow suit and that they will bring along with them the advertisers that they already have relationships with, either simply as commercials spots in the shows or as content development partners.
Apps. Again with the Apps.
Smart TVs will have their own app stores, filled with tons of small apps that perform specific functions. Brands like The Weather Channel will, assumedly, get an app on those stores quickly, because we can assume that people will begin to launch apps rather than tune to channels.
That becomes another way for brands to get on that Smart TV screen. The apps they build should start to think about how they can take advantage of that big screen environment, either providing news or utility or fun.
My guess is that Smart TVs will, in fact, catch on. They are not doomed to the same fate as 3D TV, simply because they are not a novelty, but rather a deepening of the same kind of behavior that people already enjoy with television. And advertisers will get a chance to take advantage of this because TV isn't going away, and neither is advertising.
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Nova Scotia Power Inc. is the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX-EMA), a diversified energy and services company. Nova Scotia Power provides more than 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to 482,000 customers in the province with 10-12% from renewable energy sources. The company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions and add renewable energy such as wind, biomass and in-stream tidal. Nova Scotia Power has 1,700 employees and
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OpenHydro is an Irish energy technology company whose business is the design and manufacture of marine turbines for generating renewable energy from tidal streams. The company's vision is to deploy arrays of tidal turbines under the world's oceans, silently and invisibly generating electricity at no cost to the environment. OpenHydro has achieved a number of industry firsts including being the first to deploy a tidal turbine at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), the first to connect to and generate electricity from tidal streams onto the UK National Grid and the first to successfully demonstrate a method of safely and economically deploying turbines directly on the seabed. The deployment method uses a custom built heavy lift barge designed by OpenHydro specifically for deploying tidal turbines which delivers a step change in the economics of tidal energy.
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SDTC operates two funds aimed at the development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions. The
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Writer-director Derek Ahonen gives family dysfunction both a sacred and profane spin in Amerissiah. And while this scathing and frequently hilarious portrait of the American Dream gone horribly wrong ultimately veers into mawkish sentimentality, this lopsided theatrical experience is truly thought-provoking.
Ahonen leaves nary a vice, trauma, or scandal untouched in his play, which unfolds in a tiny Bronx apartment where the now-wealthy Ricewaters have returned to say goodbye to eldest son Barry (Matthew Pilieci), dying of cancer and convinced he's the Messiah. But even if he is indeed the Second Coming, a claim only his pot-pushing hippy wife, Margie (Aysha Quinn), believes, there seems little hope of salvation for this contentious clan. That is, until the arrival of Carrie (Jennifer Fouche), who says she's been psychically called by Barry from Missouri—making the Ricewaters reconsider not only Barry's divine nature, but also their relationships.
Throughout, the writing in this Amoralists production is zestful, filled with scatological zingers and trippy non sequiturs, which the company delivers with gritty, though shrill, aplomb. Their work ensures laughter. It also forces theatergoers to contemplate the deeper meaning behind Ahonen's screwy comedy, and almost makes the play's unconvincing redemptive ending forgivable.
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A little over a month ago my sister had broken her leg when she jumped off a pier into a lake. A couple weeks later they realized she had torn some ligaments in her ankle which required surgery. Now yesterday she was taken back to the hospital by ambulance from work because of shortness of breath and rapid heart rate. They did a CAT scan and they found multiple blood clots in her lungs. They are small but there is one larger than the others.
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Kitzhaber Pushes For I-5 Bridge Between Portland & Vancouver
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Gay UKIP candidate arrested over alleged sexual assault on homeless Bulgarian man
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London Tory candidate: Ofsted is imposing a 'homosexual agenda on schools' 36
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2:38 PM — Ofsted abandons the inspection of an Islamic primary school in Luton after parents complain that officials were asking students about their views on gay people.
20th May 2014
Tory candidate: Gays, Jews and animals have rights, but what about Muslims? 61
7:29 PM — An Islamic cleric who believes gays, Jews and even animals have greater rights than Muslims is standing as a Conservative Party candidate in east London.
19th May 2014
Stonewall: Ex-headteachers' leader wrong to slam school for having an LGBT club 13
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Metolius Safe Tech All Around Harness
The Metolius Safe Tech All Around Harness is a comfy and super secure climbing harness that features a pair of belay/rappel loops that make setting up for rapples and multi-pitch belays safer and easier. This Metolius climbing harness also has a reinforced, long-wearing tie-in point and four gear loops in an improved configuration, including front loops that pop-out for simple racking and rear drop down loops that sit flat when wearing a pack.
FEATURES of the Metolius Safe Tech All Around Harness
- Improved gear loop configuration with updated diamond pattern body fabric
- Reinforced tie in point
- Two belay/rappel loops to minimize clutter while setting up for rappels or multi pitch belays
- Excellent fit for men or women
- Our patented, adjustable-rise 3-D system creates the best-fitting harness in the world
- Ergonomically shaped components for unhindered movement
- Four gear loops
- Rear haul loop
- CE/UIAA certified
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- Waist Measurement: 24 - 27" / 61 - 69 mm
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- Waldo Waist Measurement: 29.0 - 31.5" / 74 - 80 mm
- Weight: 16 oz / 454 g
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This model has been around for a long time and it's still a good harness overall. It has a couple of standout features. The first is that everything is load-rated (there have been a few epics with broken gear loops on other harnesses and the rack falling down the wall). It's nice to be able to clip a bag or whatever when you're organizing at the belay and not worry about it. The best feature is the adjustable rise. If you're average sized then you can pick from a lot of harnesses, but if you're one of those people where clothes never seem to fit perfect, you should really try one of these - it may make hanging a lot more comfortable. As far as cons it's not especially light compared to new models, and the double-back buckle is definitely more trouble to tighten than a speed adjust (how often do you take your harness on/off in a day though?).
Out of the 4 harnesses I have tried this is my favorite by far. It is comfortable for walking around and while hanging in it. The entire thing is load rated even the gear loops so even though that feature will hopefully never be tested its still nice. It does take a while to put on compared to some others since all the buckles have to be doubled back but no big deal.
This Is by far my favorite harness out of the 4 different ones I have tried. It is comfortable while hanging or just walking around. It does take a while to put on because you have to double back all the buckles. The other complaint I had was that the haul loop on the back is a little long but thats if your pickey. I clipped into my gear loop just for fun once (they are rated to 10Kn) so if your into strange uses for saftey equipment this is the one for you.
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Anisoara Nica, Ontario CA
|Patent application number
|Immediate Maintenance of Materialized Views - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for immediately updating a materialized view in a relational database management system. The method includes the steps of creating a materialized view defined over a base table, executing an update statement on the base table, computing a delta of the base table by comparing images of the base table before execution of the update statement and after execution of the update statement, computing a delta of the materialized view based on the delta of the base table, and updating the materialized view using the delta of the materialized view.
|Graphical Representation of Query Optimizer Search Space In A Database Management System - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating a graphical representation of a query optimization process. The method comprises the steps of parsing a search space log, presenting one or more evaluated access plans on an axis of a timeline, identifying a best access plan on the timeline, and outputting a graphical representation of the timeline. An additional system, method, and computer program product are provided for recording a query optimization process of a query optimizer.
Anisoara Nica, Waterloo CA
|Patent application number
|Incremental Maintenance of Immediate Materialized Views with Outerjoins - Methods and systems for using algorithms in relational database management systems (RDBMSs) for incremental maintenance of materialized views with outerjoins are disclosed. The algorithms achieve the following goals with respect to a class of materialized outerjoin views and the performance of update operations: relax the requirement for the existence of the primary key attributes in a select list of the view to only some of the relations (i.e., the relations referenced as a preserved side in an outerjoin); relax null-intolerant property requirements for some predicates used in the view definition (i.e., predicates referencing relations which can be null-supplied by more than one outerjoin); and implement maintenance of outerjoin views by using one update statement (e.g., MERGE, UPDATE, INSERT, or DELETE) per view for each relation referenced in the view. The algorithms allow design and implementation of the incremental maintenance of materialized views with outerjoins to be integrated into an RDBMS.
|Highly Adaptable Query Optimizer Search Space Generation Process - Systems, methods and articles of manufacture for determining at least one algorithm from a pool of algorithms to optimize a query. An embodiment includes building optimization blocks for the subplan, determining the complexity of the subplan based on the optimization blocks and selecting an algorithm from a pool of search space generation algorithms based on complexity of the subplan and characteristics of the selected algorithm, and optimizing the subplan with the selected algorithm.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED QUERY OPTIMIZER SEARCH SPACE ORDERING - In an optimizer within a Relational Database Management System improved ways in which a search space (the universe of possible join combinations) is generated and managed and improved ways in which the elements of a search space are evaluated so that among other things unpromising elements are efficiently dropped (pruned).
|Table Parameterized Functions in Database - Systems, methods and computer program product embodiments for providing table parameterized function (TPF) functionality in a database are disclosed herein. An embodiment includes defining a TPF in a database, wherein the definition of the TPF defines one or more parameters of the TPF, at least one of the parameters being a table parameter. A query is received that operates to call the TPF, wherein the query defines one or more input parameters, the input parameters comprising at least one table input parameter to be used as input for calling the TPF. The query is processed to produce a result, and the result of the query is returned.
|Parallelizing Query Optimization - A system, computer-implemented method, and computer-program product embodiments for generating an access plan. A query optimizer includes an enumeration method which enumerates a plurality of subsets of a query. Each subset in the query has a plurality of partitions. The partitions of each subset are enumerated into enumerated partitions using at least one thread. For each partition, physical access plans are generated, using at least one thread. Physical access plans are generated in parallel with other physical access plans of different partitions and with other enumerating partitions. The number of threads that perform the enumeration and the generation is dynamically adapted according to a pool of threads available during the enumeration of the partitions and the generation of physical access plans, and a complexity of the query. From the generated physical access plans, a final access plan for the query is determined by choosing the most efficient access plan.
|Resource Estimation For A Query Optimization Process - Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for performing resource estimation for query optimization. An embodiment operates by generating a subplan for which an optimization process may be invoked, predicting performance and resource consumption for optimizing the subplan by measuring similarity between a hypergraph of the subplan and one or more etalon queries having known performance and resource consumption properties, selecting an algorithm for optimizing the subplan from a plurality of optimization algorithms based on the performance and resource consumption properties, and generating an optimized access plan using the selected algorithm.
Patent applications by Anisoara Nica, Waterloo CA
Eduard Nica, Ploesti RO
|Patent application number
|Multi-Filter for a Smoking Product - Filter for a smoking product (
Elvis Gabriel Nica, Poiana RO
|Patent application number
|SECURITY KEY GENERATOR - A communication system has a first and a second communicating device operable to send and receive data units through a communication channel. Some of the data are encrypted using a security key. The first device comprises a first key generator generating a first embodiment of the key independently of a second embodiment of the key generated by a second generator of the second device, the second embodiment being generated independently of the first, which depends on parameter(s) characterizing a first transmission quality of the channel when receiving a first set of unencrypted data sent by the second device. The second embodiment depends on parameter(s) characterizing a second transmission quality of the channel when receiving a second set of unencrypted data sent by the first device, the first set being different from the second set.
Horia Nica, Laval CA
|Patent application number
|BOUNDARY LAYER WIND TURBINE WITH TANGENTIAL ROTOR BLADES - A wind turbine having rotor assembly with a plurality of stacked disks (
|HOLLOW ROTOR CORE FOR GENERATING A VORTEX IN A WIND TURBINE - A hollow rotor core assembly for a wind turbine with at least one set of cylindrical stacks having a plurality of guiding vanes on the internal surface of the cylindrical stacks, having at least one set of air openings to accept airflow into the hollow rotor core for creating when in rotation a vortex inside the hollow rotor core, having at one end a partial blocking device as such to allow the exhaust of only a fraction of the peripheral portion of the vortex and to redirect the remaining central portion of the vortex towards the other end of the hollow rotor core where the bulk of the airflow will be exhausted from the hollow rotor core.
Patent applications by Horia Nica, Laval CA
Monika Nica, Forest Hills, NY US
|Patent application number
|Taxonomy tool - In one general aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a system for describing information. This system may comprise at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to receive a taxonomy that may comprising a metric hierarchy and a plurality of entity hierarchies. The at least one processor may also be configured to display an indication of a metric selected from the metric hierarchy. In addition, the at least one processor may be configured to display a representation of at least a portion of a second hierarchy selected from the plurality of entity hierarchies. The representation may comprise an indication of a branch of the second hierarchy and an indication of a relationship between the branch of the second hierarchy and the metric.


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|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|3 - 6 nights
From thethe Relais calanteLuna there is a beautiful and 'killer view' of Positano, the coast and the magical rocks of the famous Island of Capri
In the property there are:
_ a double nice &small studiò/room with kitchenette, bathroom and window&balcony.
_an apt for 4/5 people with kitchen, small living, private bathrooms,terrace, televisions and internet wi-fi connection _an Apt for 4/6 people with kitchen, private bathrooms, terrace, televisions and internet wi-fi connection
.... all well furnished with 'Mediterrean caracter' and Florentine style furnitures and beautiful private terraces or balconys rich of green and flowers
For all Guests a large sunny terrace/garden, equipped with hammock, chairs and tables, umbrellas and lounge chairs and jacuzzi for 1 and spa for 5 ... all surrounded by trees and greenery, flowers and a incredible sea view of the Amalfi Coast!
Our history:
In 2002, after endless research, on a sunny summer afternoon we found our home. It was the glance into the infinite horizon that did not separate the sea from the sky, to make us fall in love with the ruin.
It was a bet with ourselves, we would have made an oasis of peace from that mass of rubble and dust .So we thought, and so 'was. Rino, my husband gave in, even physically, I ... I suggested ... Now it's finally over and is ready to welcome you!
We have furnished with love, as if we were to live there ourselves, we have put so much care in choosing the furniture and we have studied every detail for you ... guests. We hope you enjoy it with respect and care ... Enjoy our home
Silvana & Rino and our three wonderful children: Pietro, Daniele, Elia
Elia Schiattarella purchased this apartment in 2002
We decided to invest our savings the house where a raise our grandchildren and to help our children to have a job that could grow and empower ... this house gives us many soddisfazoni and much work to do, but a smile a happy customer is what makes us most proud ...
The house is a typical Mediterranean building that overlooks a sea crystal clear and bright and infinite ... incredible!
From every door and window, you can enjoy a breathtaking view!
The patio dives into the garden through amipi arches, and on the small lawn there is all the better to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and let soak in the blue sky and the endless blue of the sea! ... a comfortable hammock, the hammock and deck chairs, sun loungers and ... a fantastic Jacuzzi for 5 people!
I can not say enough good things about this beautiful apartment or it's gracious host. Elia met us when we arrived and helped the 4 of us (girls with a terrible overpacking problem) with our luggage. He stayed and walked us through the apartment, familiarized us with it's features, and recommended several excellent places to eat. He was available throughout our stay to answer questions, arrange excursions and transportation, etc. The apartment itself is spotless and well equipped with beautifully manicured grounds. As beautiful as the pictures are they don't do it or the views justice. Everywhere you look is like a postcard. Praiano is only a few miles and a short bus ride from Positano. The location was perfect and it was very quiet at night (which was a nice change from Florence and Rome). Elia also came back early on the morning that we left just to help us get our luggage to the car. Thank you Elia for a wonderful stay! We look forward to seeing you on our next visit. Angie
This rental was everything we could hope for and more!
As soon as we arrived we were greeted by Elia and his mother (who brought us refreshments).
The place is stunning, we were blown away by the level of cleanliness! (this property is only two years old!)
Our apartment had two very large bedrooms with very nice large bathrooms, as well as a kitchen (fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes-we were able to cook meals almost every night!)
In addition, Elia (one of the property owners) provided us with unlimited support (he booked our excursions, negotiated prices and helped us our as much as he could)
We highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a clean, spacious apartment with a gorgeous view!
Thank you Elia and family for everything you did for us during our stay!
Hope to be back soon to use that amazing new hot tub!
Non c'è altro modo di descrivere, ma un formidabile vacanza, vista mozzafiato del mare, facile accesso a tutte le località di mare ognuno con il proprio carattere unico!
Elia e Pietro e tutta la famiglia è molto ospitale, gentile e massima ospitalità e cura. Ci si sente come sei assorbito nella ricca cultura d'Italia. Altamente raccomandata e assicurarsi di richiedere informazioni su Positano che possiede anche proprietà adiacente alla famiglia-owned/run ristorante alta sulle colline:) se volete qualcosa di un po' più vivace. Abbiamo in programma di tornarci presto!
Ciao, Stefania and Vaughan di Canada
Il relais Calanteluna offre una vista meravigliosa sul cuore della costiera amalfitana nell'incantevole cittadina di Praiano, dove si gode il sole per tutto il giorno fino al pomeriggio inoltrato, che guarda a un mare immenso fino all'isola di Capri con i suoi faraglioni. La struttura è davvero unica: molto bella, pulita e curata nei minimi particolari con riferimento all'architettura tipica di quelle zone. Offre un grande terrazzo dove rilassarsi e un giardino lussureggiante con una vasca idromassaggio dalla quale godersi tramonti mai visti prima. La camera è spaziosa, arredata con gusto ed elegante. E' situata in un punto estremamente tranquillo dove regna una pace stupenda, ma dal quale si possono raggiungere facilmente tutte le altre attrazioni della costiera. E' un ottimo e tranquillo punto di partenza, dal quale si può giungere in poco tempo a Positano, Amalfi e Ravello, per esempio.
L'accoglienza della famiglia proprietaria è stata calorosa e gentilissima e ci è stata offerta la massima assistenza durante tutto il soggiorno, anche per ciò che riguarda l'organizzazione di gite e per gli spostamenti. Basta chiedere a Elia o a Pietro, che all'insegna dell'allegria e della cortesia, hanno reso il nostro soggiorno il più piacevole e divertente possibile. Un'esperienza da vivere: il paesaggio di cui godrete da questo relais non lo dimenticherete mai!
My husband and I stayed five days in Calante Luna - we definitely did not want to leave! The apartment and its views are worth every step of the climb and when we arrived there was the most fantastic sunset. It is beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean and everything has been thought of. Fantastic bathrooms! The owner could not have been more kind and friendly - greeting us on our first morning with freshly brewed coffee and never passing without a smile or a wave. We felt very at home. We had dinner one night at the owner's family-owned restaurant in Positano which was of the same high standard.
Praiano is much quieter than its nieghbours Amalfi and Positano and it was a relief to return there after visits to the other resorts. A short walk to the bottom of the hill to the bus stop, shops and restaurants. We cannot recommend Calante Luna highly enough
Towards the sea this delightful residence recently renovated and 'a typical Mediterranean style, white barrel with domes that transmit a sensation of coolness in summer and can retain heat in cold winter days ... all furnished in a style that gives the house a warm and welcoming.
A stairway decorated with cobalt blue tiles will take you 'on up to Paradise: The Relais Calanteluna there waiting for you amid the noise of the sea and the singing of the seagulls ...
It 'just a short walk from the shopping center of the country, situated in a beautiful location with a fascinating and unforgettable sight: the sea that extends to the infinite and immeasurable peaceful and quiet in a warm embrace and surrounds the winding Positano and the island of Li Galli...
Praiano is located right in the middle of the Amalfi Coast, is very well connected by bus to and from Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi
Other Activities: climbing
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Super Primavera
Apr 23 2015 - May 30 2015
5 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add €18 per night, per additional guest
Inizio Estate
May 31 2015 - Jun 21 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add €15 per night, per additional guest
Jun 22 2015 - Jul 26 2015
6 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add €20 per night, per additional guest
Super Estate
Jul 27 2015 - Oct 3 2015
6 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add €25 per night, per additional guest
Oct 4 2015 - Nov 9 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add €18 per night, per additional guest
Nov 10 2015 - Dec 20 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add €10 per night, per additional guest
Natale e Capodanno
Dec 21 2015 - Jan 10 2016
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add €12 per night, per additional guest
|No additional mandatory fees
|Stay tax
|€1.50 per night, per person. This amount will be due to the owner upon arrival. Does not apply to children under 10 years.
|Il prezzo esposto è per 4 persone. E' possibile aggiungere 2 letti extra (è previsto un sovra prezzo) - Area di parcheggio pubblica gratuita vicino - Le tasse sono incluse - I bambini (max 3 anni) non pagano. Culla Gratis - Deposito cauzionale di 100 E (restituito a fine soggiorno). Le pulizie finali hanno un costo di 40 E. - L' aria condizionata è su richiesta (50 E. settimana o 10 E. al giorno)
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (EUR) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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Location: Western Mass
Oddometer: 30,482
We get to experience Sandy twice. We were in the Dominican Republic (which shares an island with Haiti) when it went through Jamaica and caused a lot of flooding & high winds in Haiti. The DR had some rain & wind but didn't seem to get hit too badly that we saw.
I had too many errands to do yesterday so didn't ride. Purposely waited until later in the day to go to the grocery store. Not so much to stock up on storm supplies but because we'd just gotten back from the DR trip. We have a generator and the well pump, heating system and fridge are connected to the generator changeover panel, so it's not even that I need extra water.
I took my guidance on when to go to the store from noting something on the TV news about gas station lines the day before. On the late news they were saying that earlier in the day there were long gas lines and various belligerence, but that by evening there were no lines. So I went a bit later and the store was fine.
I might get in an hour or two today of riding, I don't expect rain until the afternoon. That would be the last time for a while.
Advanced pancreatic cancer found 04/2010. Have outlived +/- 97% of patients with this diagnosis, but 08/2013 cancer now in liver, vascular system and lungs with 20+ lung tumors. Sick/weak sometimes, not riding much. No more treatments & now under Hospice care.
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Attention Students! The syllabus for Labor and Employment Arbitration has been updated to reflect the updated class schedule. Find it here: Labor and Employment Arbitration Syllabus revised March 29 2015 or see the LRELS TWEN page.
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Mar 02
ABC Labor Relations Intern Summer 2015
This internship opportunity was forwarded along, which provides an exceptional opportunity to work for a well-known company with a highly unionized workforce. The job link is here and can also be accessed on Symplicity.
Feb 09
NEXT LRLES General Body Meeting Feb 10th at 5:30pm!
The general meeting of the Labor Relations And Employment Law Society will be TOMORROW 2/10/15 in room 2M-08 at 5:30pm. ELECTIONS will take place and the process for applying for scholarships will be announced. Professor Gregory will discuss the job search, electives, cover letters, resumes, networking, scholarship and employment opportunities, and our upcoming events.
We hope to see you there!
Oct 21
Next Labor Relations and Employment Law Society Meeting
The next Labor Relations and Employment Law Society Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th at 5:30pm. Hope to see you all there!
Oct 16
October Events!
Stay tuned for the next Labor Relations and Employment Law Society meeting date, time, and location!
Friday, October 24th, Catholic Worker Mary House at 7:30pm
Triple Alumnus Dr. Charles Russo, Law School Class of 1983, and Panzer Chair at the University of Dayton School of Education, and Adjunct Professor of Law, will discuss education as a global human right. In addition to being the primary author of the leading text book on Education Law, Dr. Russo is the author of hundreds of professional and academic articles informed by his academic and professional presentations in more than 30 nations. This event will be at the Catholic Worker Mary House, 55 East 3rd Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues in Manhattan.
Monday, October 27th, 4th Floor Atrium at 6pm
Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York (ret.), will reflect on his half century of work to enhance Human Rights, ranging from his work as a newly ordained priest through his many years of friendship with Pope Francis.
Sep 16
Professor Gregory on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
On Tuesday night, Professor David Gregory spoke on NBC's Nightly News with Brian Williams about the N.F.L. Scandal and how the commissioner is handling the situation. You can see a video of this here, with the segment regarding the scandal starting at 10:35!
Sep 03
Around the Web – Labor Day 2013
In honor of the end of summer and Labor Day, the STJCLEL Blog brings you a special edition of Around the Web. Here is a compilation of interesting links and articles to invigorate your work day!
Labor Contract Negotiations are coming to New York City
New York's Next Mayor Faces Union Showdown
With the end of Mayor Bloomberg's term approaching, NYC braces for the renegotiation of all union contracts with the city. This article outlines the uphill battle that may or may not be ahead of the city, and how these negotiations could set an example for other state and local governments around the country.
NLRB launches APP
The NLRB app (for iPhone and Android) provides information regarding their rights and obligations under the National Labor Relations Act. Read the press release here, or just check out the app for yourself through ITunes or Google Play.
The History of Labor Day
If all you know about Labor Day is that it is the last acceptable day to wear white pants, read this primer from the Department of Labor to catch up on the origins of the holiday. Next, read this assessment of the current working conditions.
Enjoy the week! Leave anything of interest that we might have forgotten in the comments!
Aug 19
Scholarship Reminder!
SEPTEMBER 3 at 6 pm is the application deadline for the Jackson Lewis Scholarship for Excellence in Labor and EmploymentLaw inMemory of Alan C. Becker, and the Cesar Chavez Memorial Prize.
The Jackson Lewis Scholarship is open to any student and the Cesar Chavez Memorial Prize is limited to students graduating in 2014.
The winners will be announced at the Annual Management Lawyer's Colloquium (in the 4th Floor Atrium on Monday, September 16 at 5:30pm.
It's not too late to apply! Find the applications here!
Jul 08
Alyssa Zuckerman speaks about the St. John's Center for Labor and Employment Law
Watch our blog's founder and recent graduate, Alyssa Zuckerman, speaking about her experiences with this blog, St. John's Center for Labor and Employment Law, and the Labor and Employment programs at St. John's University School of Law. Watch the video to hear more about the opportunities available at St. John's and learn how the STJCLEL helps students gain a broad perspective and assist in defining and advancing a chosen career path.
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Latest Hurricane Felix Stories
Satellite data from NASA shows strong rainmaking potential as the depression moves out of the Caribbean and inland this weekend.
Strong thunderstorms are the life's blood of tropical cyclones, and infrared and radar satellite data from NASA today confirms that the eastern Pacific Ocean's first hurricane has plenty of them and they're over 9 miles high.
An instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite noticed increasing colder cloud top temperatures of tropical depression 15 in the south-central Caribbean just before it strengthened into Tropical Storm Matthew late on Sept. 23.
The fifteenth tropical depression of the Atlantic Ocean season has formed in the south-central Caribbean Sea, and the GOES-13 satellite captured its swirling mass of clouds and showers in a visible image today.
U.S. forecasters described Hurricane Ike as "extremely dangerous" as it spun over the Atlantic Ocean Thursday tracking towards the Caribbean. At 5 a.m., the storm was a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 145 mph, about 550 miles northeast of the Leeward Islands, the U.S.
Planes shuttled tourists from island resorts in a desperate airlift Monday as Hurricane Felix bore down on Honduras and Belize.
By Jessica Foster, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Sep. 3--As vacationers flocked to the beach Sunday during the last major tourist weekend of the summer, lifeguards kept a close watch for rip currents in the choppy waters along the coast.
By Tomas Bravo EL PROGRESO, Honduras (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Gamma lashed Central America with heavy rain on Saturday, killing at least nine people and cutting off part of the Honduran coast as the 24th major storm in a record Atlantic hurricane season cut an erratic course toward Cuba.
By Cyntia Barrera Diaz PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Reuters) - Hurricane Beta lashed Nicaragua's Caribbean coast on Sunday, destroying homes and toppling trees before losing steam overland, although its torrential rains still threatened mudslides and floods.
By Cyntia Barrera Diaz PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Reuters) - Hurricane Beta barreled into Nicaragua's Caribbean coast on Sunday and once inland lost steam to be downgraded to a tropical storm but its torrential rains still threatened mudslides and floods.
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