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Nice hotel for business stay in pudong, there are shopping and eating places within 5-10 mins of walk - Ifc mall area is 10 mins by taxi... Overall good experience"
This was my first stay at the Longemont. I was greeted by the doorman upon arrival. He immediately took my bags and directed me to the check in counter. I was warmly welcomed at the reception desk. Check in took just a few minutes. The lobby was beautiful with a stunning Christmas tree on display. I stayed in a club room on the 48th floor. The room was spacious and had a good view. The decor is out-dated along with the furniture. The bed was comfortable for Asia. I had breakfast on the club level. The selection was average but good. I found the staff in the club lounge to be inattentive. The hotel is adjacent to some very nice areas of the French co session. It is about a 20 minute walk to Jin An Temple. Subway is about a ten minute walk. Check out was easy and the staff had a taxi waiting for me to take me to the airport. Overall a good experience."
The location was really good, a quiet area overlooking the river and 5 minutes walk from the subway."
I have stayed at the New Century several times. It is a great place to stay for business in and around Songjiang. The rooms are large, clean and well designed. The hotel has numerous dining options and is connected to a small mall with shopping, more dining and a Tesco grocery store. Whenever I am working in the vicinity, this hotel is my home base. It never disappoints."
A very pleasant hotel, with clean modern guest-rooms. The hotel food is above average for the area. The hotel is in a nice park setting, however there are not many conveniences (shops / restaurants / etc) close by."
Very nice hotel (room, staff, even the cleaning staff welcome you in english). Breakfest buffet is nice (Asian style), only negative point is for western food, need more cooking (bacon is cook to fast, need more cooking) and are limited, the been and other thing are little cold (I think the stove under the food must be a little mor high). Staff are very nice and helpful, room are very clean, and pool-gym is very nice."
As per other message, Hotel failed to reimburse due to lost wallet and I was forced to stay first night at another closer airport to the hotel."
Very good hotel for recent business trip. Well recommended."
I have stayed at this hotel no less than a dozen times, and even though it is very well maintained property, with excellent service, I can't wait for other options to become available! No matter what time of year it is, the rooms are ALWAYS to warm. The thermostats seem to have little, if any bearing, on what the room temperature actual is. I have complained during every single visit and the manager has put in my notes that the room is to be adjusted to 20C before my arrival. No dice. The rooms are always 22C+, which I personally find very uncomfortable to sleep in. Other than this seeming small, but insurmountable problem, the hotel is very nice and the staff is great. I just can't stand to stay at a place where I can't get a good night's rest."


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Release DateJanuary 20, 2006
MPAA RatingPG-13
Duration108 min.
Production Budget$10 millions
StudioEvery Tribe Entertainment
Official Siteclick here
REVIEWS RATE: Critics Readers Be the 1st!
Cast and Crew
DirectorJim Hanon
ProducerBill Ewing, Bart Gavigan, Tom Newman
ScreenwriterBill Ewing, Bart Gavigan, Jim Hanon
- Chad Allen
- Louie Leonardo
- Sean McGowan
- Jack Guzman
- Chase Ellison
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- Christina Souza
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"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waorani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waorani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.
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Ketchup vs. Catsup: What's the difference? Well, as far as I can tell there isn't actually a difference. I've read some accounts that suggest that catsup is spicier and ketchup is sweeter, but in researching recipes that hasn't really bared out. I think it's simply a case of semantics.
Historians suggest that ketchup is derived from an Asian condiment ke-chiap or kĕchap, made from pickled fish and spices. The sauce has morphed over the centuries. At its simplest, modern ketchup/catsup is a pickled fruit sauce. In my research, I've come across grape catsup, cucumber catsup and banana ketchup among others. Although tomatoes were brought over from the new world in the mid 1500's, they weren't fully embraced until the 1800's, which coincidentally is when they started to become the primary ingredient in ketchup/catsup.
So why do we mainly see more ketchup than catsup on store shelves these days? Remember back in the 1980's when there was discussion at the USDA of classifying ketchup as a vegetable for school lunches? Rumor has it that the proposal specified "ketchup" vs. catsup. This specification apparently turned the tide on naming as companies tried to cash in on the school lunch market. Companies wouldn't want to supply catsup if ketchup was requested on the purchase order.
Sweet and Spicy Ketchup
Makes about 2 cups
I just love this ketchup. The cloves and cinnamon intensify the sweetness of the tomatoes, while the mustard and cayenne give it just a teensy kick. It makes me want to grill up a burger and sit in the sunshine!
2 1/4 lb plum tomatoes
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the tomatoes and blanch until the skin breaks and the flesh becomes soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Drain the tomatoes and press through a fine-mesh food mill or sieve to remove the skin and seeds.
Pour sieved tomatoes into a medium-sized sauce pan. Add vinegar, sugar, cayenne, black pepper cloves, mustard powder and salt, stir to combine. Bring tomato mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced to 1/4 the original amount and thickened, approximately 1 hour.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the whole cloves. Stir in cinnamon and refrigerate until cold. Store, covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Makes about 2 cups
You'll think you're eating a national brand - minus the high fructose corn syrup!
2 1/4 lb plum tomatoes
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
2 1/2 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
1 cup sugar
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the tomatoes and blanch until the skin breaks and the flesh becomes soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Drain the tomatoes and press through a fine-mesh food mill or sieve to remove the skin and seeds.
Pour sieved tomatoes into a medium-sized sauce pan. Add the vinegar and salt. Stir to combine. Bring tomato mixture to a boil and whisk in the sugar and spices. Return to a low boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced to 1/4 the original amount and thickened, approximately 1 hour.
Pour into a sterile jar or container. Cover and refrigerate. Store, covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Food Mills vs. Food Processor
A food mill seems a little old-timey, doesn't it? In a world full of whirring, mechanized kitchen tools using a hand-cranked devise might not even occur to you. You might be tempted to simply throw your tomatoes into a food processor instead, but you'll get a very different outcome if you do. So what's the difference? A food mill separates the skin and seeds from the pulp while a food processor chops and purees everything together. The biggest difference is texture, with a food mill you get a refined, smooth sauce while a food processor turns out a slightly aerated, granular sauce. When it comes to ketchups, barbecue sauces and fruit butters, you are better off using the food mill or a fine sieve.
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This post is an excerpt courtesy of Erin Coopey, author of The Kitchen Pantry Cookbook and the chef/cooking instructor behind The Glorified HomeChef. Erin has also appeared on numerous television and radio programs to demonstrate recipes and talk food. She'll be appearing on the Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games later this year.
Discover more delicious recipes for homemade condiments and more in her fabulous book!
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Saku Koivu's hat trick drives Ducks past Stars
ANAHEIM, Calif. Saku Koivu scored two of his three goals on slick setups by Teemu Selanne in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 Tuesday night for their first three-game winning streak in nearly three months.
Koivu scored the tiebreaking goal with 10:28 to play and added an empty-net goal with 53.7 seconds left for the longtime Montreal captain's second career hat trick.
Jeff Deslauriers made 26 saves in his first NHL appearance in nearly two years for Anaheim, which hadn't won three straight since starting the season 4-1.
Luca Sbisa also scored, and Matt Beleskey added his first goal of the season with 5:20 to play.
Steve Ott and Alex Goligoski scored 64 seconds apart early in the third period to tie it for the Stars, but Selanne put the Ducks back in front by grabbing a loose puck and speeding past two defensemen before screening both Stars from Koivu to put Anaheim ahead 3-2.
Kari Lehtonen stopped 21 shots for the Stars, who had earned a point in each of their past six meetings with their Pacific Division rivals, including two wins earlier this season.
Even after this strong finish to a six-game homestand, the Ducks (13-22-6) are still three points out of 28th place in the 30-team NHL standings at the halfway point of their hugely disappointing campaign.
Selanne made two exceptional passes to Koivu in his 1,300th NHL game, becoming the 52nd player to reach the milestone. Selanne, who scored his 650th career goal in the Ducks' last game, is just the second Finn to play 1,300 games, joining Teppo Numminen, and the fourth active player to hit the mark.
With All-Star starter Jonas Hiller and backup Dan Ellis both sidelined by injuries, the Ducks recalled Deslauriers from their AHL affiliate in Syracuse, N.Y., earlier Tuesday to suit up alongside Iiro Tarkki, who got his first NHL victory Sunday against Columbus despite giving up three goals on 10 shots in the Ducks' 7-4 win.
Deslauriers hadn't played in the NHL since April 11, 2010, when he lost to Anaheim while playing with the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks signed him during the following offseason, but the 27-year-old hadn't appeared in a game with Anaheim despite shuttling up to the NHL several times last season as an emergency backup.
The Stars played without center Mike Ribeiro, who missed his first game of the season with a slightly torn ligament in his right knee. Defenseman Sheldon Souray returned from a six-game absence with an injured ankle.
Dallas outshot the Ducks 20-13 in the first two periods, but trailed 2-0 after Sbisa's exceptional goal from the far boards midway through the second period.
Ott ended Deslauriers' shutout bid 1:39 into the third period with an unscreened slap shot that the Anaheim goalie simply missed. The goal was just the second in 16 games for Ott, who had a career-best 20 last season.
Goligoski then put another mid-range shot cleanly past Deslauriers, and Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau chewed out his team during a timeout.


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Linguine With Stir Fried Beef And Vegetables
|10 Ounce (3/4 Of A 13.25 Ounce Box, Dreamfields Brand)
|Reduced-sodium soy sauce
|2 Tablespoon, divided
|Oyster sauce
|2 Tablespoon, divided
|White wine
|2 Tablespoon, divided
|1 Tablespoon
|Dark sesame oil
|2 Teaspoon, divided
|Beef top sirloin steak
|1 Pound, thinly sliced (Cut 3/4 To 1 Inch Thick)
|Olive oil
|2 Tablespoon
|Garlic cloves
|3 Large, finely chopped
|Reduced sodium fat free chicken broth
|1 Cup (16 tbs), divided
|Chinese broccoli
|1 Pound, cut into bite size chunks or florets
|1 Teaspoon
|2 , thinly sliced
|Sesame seeds
|1 Tablespoon
|Freshly ground black pepper
|To Taste
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon each soy sauce, oyster sauce and wine. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and beef; stir to completely coat beef. Marinate, covered, 30 minutes at room temperature. (Refrigerate if marinating longer than 30 minutes.)
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1/2 cup broth; bring to boil. Add broccoli; cook 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to plate.
In same skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until no pink remains. Transfer to plate with broccoli. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
Add remaining broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, wine, sesame oil and sugar, if desired, to the same skillet; bring to boil over medium-high heat scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add linguine; cook and toss 2 to 3 minutes until liquid has almost completely evaporated. Return beef and broccoli to skillet; add tomato slices and sesame seeds, if desired. Toss to combine. Season with pepper to taste.
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Of course those on the extreme Left and extreme Right are too blinded by their own idiocy to see things as they so clearly are. They have only one goal... To program the sheep like you under their control into blindly following their agenda. The only this that keeps this country going it the free thinking moderate people that refuse to be sheep. But you would know nothing about that.
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Private BR/Bath in the Heart of LA!United States, California, Los Angeles
About This Listing
We invite you to live like a local in our cozy, conveniently located apartment in Los Angeles, just at the border of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
Guest Room - The giant art up on the wall is a Keith Haring wall decal; you'll see from our apartment that we have an eclectic taste in art.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
• Fully furnished, private room
• Queen size bed and Full size futon
• Sheets and blankets provided
• French doors open to a view of the Hollywood Hills
• Lots of closet and storage space
• Full, private bathroom with a shower
• Towels and toiletries provided
Guest Access
• Cooker's kitchen with microwave and gas stove/oven
• Blender, SodaStream, and French Press
• Chef's knives, baking materials, etc.
• Located in a safe, quiet complex of 25 units
• Lots of street parking, close to several bus stops
• Modern, minimalist theme with a variety of art
• Cleaned weekly by a professional service
Interaction with Guests
• Two young, gay professionals in the Entertainment industry
• Outgoing, creative, and respectful; both very open-minded
• Like to keep a balance of fun and work in our lives
• We have two small dogs, Bodo (pictured in the photos) and Bang!; in many people's opinions, they are the best thing about the apartment... ;)
• French Press Coffee is made every morning! If you'd like extra, just let us know!
• Light breakfast is provided upon check in, and we are close to lots of bakeries, cafes, and restaurants (guide book included!)
• We have lots of recommendations for things to do from museums, outdoor activities, social activities, nightlife, shopping, etc.
The Neighborhood
• Located at the edge of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills
• SUPER safe, cozy, and quiet yet still hip, fun, and LA
• Walking distance to several malls, boutiques, and shops
• Close to an unlimited amount of restaurants (cheap & pricey)
Getting Around
• Lots of free, street parking available
• Close to multiple main and express bus stops
• Taxis and Ubers are normally only a 5 minute wait
• Within walking distance to many LA attractions
We are both very open-minded and request the same of any guest. Both being raised in the South, we also expect common courtesy standards in terms of cleaning up after one's self and being respectful of other people's schedules. Please ask about any overnight guests ahead of time. If you ever have any questions, just ask! :)
Guest Room - The futon folds out and we have additional blankets should you need more space than the bed.
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Justin and Joe made our first Airbnb experience very enjoyable. Upon arrival, they were super friendly and told us to approach them anytime with any questions or concerns.
The location of their apartment is very convenient, safe and easy to find. Their apartment itself was really cozy and clean. Their dogs, Bodo and Bang!, were so cute and fun to play with. I would definitely recommend their place for anyone who is looking to stay in LA!
Our stay at Justin, Joe and their gorgeous dogs Bodo and Bang was absolutely perfect! They were nice, friendly and gave us some great restaurant recommendations. The location was perfect, in a safe neighbourhood and easy to park. We recommend everyone to stay with Justin and Joe
A good place to visit LA,we had a comfortale stay there. 主人很热情,屋子提供了免费的零食和果汁和瓶装水。屋子楼下就是一个大超市,楼下停车非常方便,房子周围环境也不错
While our stay was only a short one, the room, bathroom and apartment generally were excellent. What's more Justin was an excellent host and the resident dogs were entertaining company! Justin was also easy to communicate with and responsive to our changing plans.
As always you guys were awesome!!!!! Had a blast!!!! You are are always so welcoming!!!!! Can't wait to come back!!!!
Justin's place is really nice with two welcoming dogs. They are so cute. I didn't personally meet Justin, but I have met his friend who visited for the Pride Weekend. The place is conveniently located in west hollywood, and the room is very clean. I would recommend it to anyone who is visiting LA.
About the Host, Justin
Good ole southern boy living in the island of misfit toys.
My boyfriend (Joe, pictured on the left) and I are two young, gay professionals that both work in the entertainment industry. We are both very open-minded, outgoing, and (we try to be) charming. We like to keep an equal balance of work and recreation; staying in during the week and occasionally going out to museums, concerts, etc. on the weekends -- always flexible upon schedules. We have two small, terrier mixes that live with us. They love anyone and everyone, particularly if you like to cuddle.
We have explored the city individually and as a couple! Being as such, we can help you out with any special requests that you may have during your visit such as: transportation needs, directions, restaurant recommendations and other fun things to do.
We are both super easy to get to know, just ask away!
LemonadeFor a quick bite to eat, run over to Lemonade which is only a 3 minute walk from our place! They close at 7:35, so be sure to get there early!Beverly Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90048
Bristol FarmsLocated across the street from our apartment complex, Bristol Farms is similar to Whole Foods. Higher quality foods but higher prices. Great hot and cold bar if youre looking for a pre-prepared meal.Beverly Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90048
Ralph's Fresh FareLocated LITERALLY directly beside our apartment complex, this is the building you see when you look out of the doors of your room. The prices and convenience level are unbeatable.North Wetherly Drive Los Angeles CA 90048
Trattoria AmiciVery low key and authentic Italian restaurant. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment, the restaurant is connected to the hotel and has a great outside patio. Everything on the menu is fantastic.North Doheny Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210
Gracias MadreBrand new, hip vegan Mexican restaurant with a beautiful outdoor patio. Great place for grabbing a quick bite, a romantic dinner, or just cocktails and food with friends.Melrose Ave West Hollywood CA 90069
StarbucksClosest Starbucks to our apartment. :)North Robertson Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90048
The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafClosest Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to our apartment. :)Beverly Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90048
Tortilla Republic WehoGreat authentic Mexican food and tequila drinks. Good for brunch (bottomless mimosas!), dinner, cocktails, and Sunday Funday!North Robertson Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90069
Flavor of IndiaOur go-to Indian food place for delivery or dine-in. My favorite is a chef special, the vegetarian Lamb Curry (no real meat!).Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90069
The Abbey Food & BarThe Abbey is probably the most famous gay bar in LA. There is always a healthy amount of people there with great DJs. Drinks are around $10 a piece. Food is a little pricey and not our favorite.North Robertson Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90069
Dominick'sOne of our favorite restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Amazing food, fantastic atmosphere, and vintage cocktails. On Sundays, they have a $15 3-course prefix menu!Beverly Boulevard West Hollywood California 90048
Il CieloOne of the most romantic places weve ever experienced in all of LA. Only about a 10 minute walk from the apartment, this is your classic 5-star Italian restaurant. Pricey, but 100% worth it.Burton Way Beverly Hills CA 90211
Mother LodeFun gay bar that plays music videos and always has an eclectic crowd. Drinks are cheap and strong, but the bar is CASH ONLY.Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood California 90069
Saint FelixReally great place to grab a quick bite and some well-made, strong cocktails. This isnt your jack and coke kind of bar, but a place with old-fashioned cocktails and great people watching.Santa Monica West Hollywood CA 90069
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterIn case of an emergency, this is the closest hospital to our home. Also known as the hospital to the stars for its frequent celebrity guests.Beverly Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90048
Pacific Design CenterThe Pacific Design Center is the giant blue, red, and green buildings.. Be sure to check out the surrounding art. Theres also a small MOCA at the PCD, be sure to stop by for awesome small exhibits.Melrose Avenue West Hollywood CA 90069
Richard Simmons' SlimmonsYou read it right! This is where Richard Simmons teaches his very own work out classes. Be sure to get there early! The class always fills up quickly.Civic Center Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210
The 3rd StopGreat place to go for typical American bar food and a giant beer list. See what their specials are and grab a table early!West 3rd Street Los Angeles CA 90048
TrunksThe epitome of a gay dive bar, but only in the best ways. The drinks are cheap and SUPER strong! Really great place to start out the night, or head to when you are sick of everywhere else.Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90069-4535
zpizzaPizza good for take-out, delivery, or a drunken slice after a night out at bars! 8869 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA (phone number hidden) · (website hidden)Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90069
Nonna's EmpanadasFABULOUS empanada place. Great for a quick lunch or dinner, or to grab something for on the go! Be sure to grab a dessert empanada, too!West 3rd Street Los Angeles CA 90048
Beverly CenterThe closest shopping mall to our home. Only located about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. This has all of your basic mall stores, plus a lot of designer stores.Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles California 90048
Trader Joe'sThe local Trader Joes store. Parking is located at the back of the building and you can get up to an hour validated with a purchase.Burton Way Los Angeles CA 90048
The Larder at Burton WayGreat, smooth coffee with super fresh, healthy food. A relatively new spot to the area, we are still trying things on the menu! Everything is great.South San Vicente Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90048
Vegan GloryOur favorite place for Thai food (delivery or dine-in). Everything offered is Vegan, but their meat substitute is made in house and is delicious. We LOVE the Yellow Curry.Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90048
Beverly Hills Juice ClubBe sure to keep your eyes open when heading out to grab juice at this famous, Beverly Hills juice bar. Youre almost certain to see a celebrity juicing here.Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90048
Izaka-ya by Katsu-yaAMAZING sushi restaurant. Prices are little high, but the value is worth it. Be sure to make a reservation when eating here.West 3rd Street Los Angeles CA 90048
Kitchen 24Really great American food and cocktails. Happy hour lasts until 11PM Sun-Thurs and 7PM on Fri-Sat. Open 24 hours to satiate your hunger needs at all times!Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood CA 90069
King's Road CafeBest (and strongest) coffee around. A really good breakfast/brunch California Baja menu.Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90048
Magnolia BakeryEver heard of the famous Magnolia Bakery in NYC that always has a line outside? Well, this is the EXACT same thing with no line! MUST HAVE: The banana pudding.West 3rd Street Los Angeles CA 90048
D'Amore's PizzaOur go-to pizza place for pick-up or delivery. They often have a Groupon or Google Offer going and their pizza is gluten free!West 3rd Street Los Angeles CA 90048
Farm of Beverly HillsDelicious home-cooked meals with very fresh ingredients and a down-to-Earth feeling.North Beverly Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210
Joan's on ThirdOne of the hippest places to grab lunch in Los Angeles, Joans features outdoor seating, grab and go food, as well as many celebrity sightings. Joes favorite here is the Chinese Chicken Salad.W 3rd St Los Angeles California 90048
Sprinkles CupcakesBe sure to stop by this Beverly Hills hot spot and pick up one of LAs famous cupcakes! If youre feeling super adventurous, be sure to use the cupcake ATM!South Santa Monica Boulevard Beverly Hills CA 90210
ARCO Helios HouseWeve found this tends to be the cheapest gas around our apartment. Plus, the station is built to be eco-friendly. There is a surcharge if you use your credit card.West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90035
Shorty's Barber ShopOur recommendation should you need a quick but elegant and professional hair cut. This place is a little alternative and out of the norm, but their social skills and hair skills will be worth it.North Fairfax Avenue West Hollywood CA 90046
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLACMA is a great place to go for a variety of all sorts of art. They always have a rare and special exhibit going on, so be sure to check out what will be there while you visit!Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90036
PINGTUNG Eat-in MarketFor an authentic dim sum experience, look no further. Owned by executive chef, Ping, who happens to be our friend, this restaurant features all of her favorite dishes from her homeland. AMAZING food.Melrose Avenue Los Angeles CA 90046
Westfield Century CitySuper close outdoor mall with a great movie theater, food court, and lots of shops. Dont be surprised if you see a celebrity or two shopping along side as this is not really a tourist destination.Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90067
Runyon Canyon ParkThis is an LA local hot spot; a variety of people (from regular Joes to celebrities) use Runyon as a place to get some exercise and some sun! Its dog friendly, but often crowded.N Fuller Ave Los Angeles California 90046
El Capitan TheatreThe famous El Capitan is one of Disneys best theaters. We often go and see movies shown on the big screen; prices are a bit more expensive, but its 100% worth it.Hollywood CA 90028
Skylight GardensEnjoy beautiful views, natural lighting, and interesting architecture while also devouring delicious food! (website hidden)Glendon Avenue Los Angeles CA 90024
La Bruschetta RistoranteA five-star Italian cuisine in the heart of LA; been around since 1984. Authentic, delicious food. (website hidden)Westwood Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90024
The Getty CenterOwned by the famous Getty family, this is (in our opinion) the best place to see art in LA. There are many famous paintings, but the gardens and their special exhibits are amazing. Monet and Degas!Los Angeles CA
Valentino Santa MonicaFancy Italian restaurant thats known as one of the top spots to dine in all of Santa Monica. (website hidden)Pico Boulevard Santa Monica CA 90405
Griffith ObservatoryGriffith Observatory is an astronomy observatory that will often have telescopes set up for viewing. It offers a great view of the city and has some really fascinating architecture.E Observatory Ave Los Angeles California 90027
Mélisse(website hidden)Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica CA 90401
California Science CenterA really great place to see an educational film in IMAX. Only about 30 minutes away from our apartment (depending on traffic).Los Angeles CA 90037
Joe's RestaurantLocated in a great neighborhood, this restaurant mixes California cuisine and French cuisine, using super fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market. (website hidden)Abbot Kinney Boulevard CA 90291-3386
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I'll take the hot russian chick that came with this car instead..... o.O
May 15, 2010 4:57 am
Remembers me of the Simpsons chapter in which Homer designed his dream car. If you want to sell a product the buyers should like it. Not only you.
May 13, 2010 11:09 am
I can see that everyone here are car experts. May be you will do something own? As the owner - Nikolai Fomenko earning money in millions. I suppose none of you above do so... Take care, nothing personal :) Peace
May 13, 2010 6:42 am
i'd like to see a modern military inspired SUV , but this isn't it.
May 13, 2010 5:25 am
Well I like the front, but the rest is quite awful. How is anyone going to see out of those tiny side windows?
May 12, 2010 3:24 pm
that's a former rav4 hit by a speeding train; some paint and a new pair of lights - Chinese made ;) - and here it is! a brand new concept car!
May 12, 2010 3:16 pm
what about showing that ugly tail so that we can judge it by ourselves?
May 12, 2010 1:50 pm
WTF???...and, are those 15" wheels? ha.
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Any company buying Kodak assets to do this will need a lot of up-front capital, and that's where the problem lies. They have to cover operations, taxes, supplies, power, labour, management, etc. You have correctly identified the engineering resources being retained as critical. Absolutely. I would look not to the film photography clique for any saviour, because that's been coasting on the gross revenues of the motion picture side. There's where a white knight may be due to the strong allegiance and deep pockets of some very successful people who relied on film for their careers and have deeper pockets than anyone in static photography.
Financially, Kodak's film production and distribution cannot shrink as fast as the demand market is, and Kodak cannot see the bottom. Maybe someone wiser can if the production assets go for a fire sale. All I am saying is it's a lot of risk because the other side of the coin is the razor as opposed to the blade, and in 2004 Kodak (and others) stopped making film cameras. Now we have the other shoe dropping. Kodak was always relying on "someone else" to supply those cameras (at least Fuji has put our a couple of models in the last 5 years). Any purchaser of the film assets also has to rely on "someone else" to mas produce a few lines of cameras. Lomography is not that someone; their model is essentially parasitic, and now the host is dying.
The capital problem is that it may require miles of film production to be profitable, while demand may not equal miles of film. If there are no new cameras, then any investment is dependent on eBay and local sales of increasingly old equipment, and that equipment is sustained by a rapidly decreasing number of service companies.
That's a very difficult business model for any creditor extending capital to a white knight to get behind. That's the stumbling block I see, and it is huge because the issue is not a cash purchase of the assets, but the operational capital to keep it going. Distribution is especially problematic because of the high cost. You are right about centralized, internet-based marketing and distribution being key. This will also apply to (as Ilford has done) a mail order processing and scanning system. "...we do the rest" is a slogan in need of resurrecting.
For cameras, it's not Instamatic or Hawkeyes that are the need. It's higher quality, mid-priced stuff using decent glass, because a film camera will be a second (or third to the smartphone) camera for the enthusiast; a sidebar to their main digital shooter. Marketing will be nostalgia and heritage, and, ironically, convenience (there's a certain curse in having your PC as your darkroom). There will need to be PDAF autofocus in the mix, especially as high developing costs require less missed shots to avoid consumer disappointment. Any partnering is really a subsidy by the film manufacturer to the digital body, shutter, and lens maker. Will that premium passed along to the consumer be acceptable? Hard to say.


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A low voltage multipole circuit breaker having a double housing, each pole including a single-pole breaking unit having a parallelepipedic plastic box having two extended side faces. Contacts are further provided and are associated with an extinguishing chamber housed within the single-pole breaking unit. Several units are mounted side by side in the parallelepipedic box to form a multipole circuit breaker.
1. A low voltage multipole circuit breaker, comprising:
a plurality of single-pole breaking units, each single-pole breaking unit comprising (a) a parallelepipedic box comprised of a molded plastic material, said box having two opposite large side faces, (b) two opposing stationary contacts housed within said box, said stationary contacts being spaced apart from each other, (c) a rotating contact bridge rotatable between a first position to be in contact with said stationary contacts and a second position to be separated from said stationary contacts, and (d) a rotating bar section which supports said contact bridge, said bar section extending transversely between said two opposite large side faces, said bar section comprising two opposite axial orifices extending therethrough, said axial orifices being eccentric to the axis of rotation of said rotating bar section;
a molded case for housing said single-pole breaking units, said single-pole breaking units being arranged side by side in said molded case;
two parallel connecting bars extending respectively through said two opposite axial orifices to interconnect adjacent single-pole breaking units;
an operating mechanism onto one of said single-pole breaking units, said operating mechanism comprising two opposing metal flanges and a switch device disposed between said metal flanges and secured to a crank to drive said crank in rotation about a crank axis, said crank being pivotally mounted on said metal flanges and having two opposite arms respectively coupled to said two parallel connecting bars to simultaneously operate said single-pole breaking units by simultaneously rotating each contact bridge.
2. The circuit breaker of claim 1, wherein said two opposing metal flanges are separated from each other a distance substantially equal to the width of said one of said single-pole breaking units, said width being defined by the two opposite large side faces.
3. The circuit breaker of claim 1, wherein said two opposite large side faces have curved apertures through which said two connecting bars extend to allow rotational displacement of the connecting bars.
4. The circuit breaker of claim 3, wherein the bar section is housed within the box and outer side surfaces of the bar section sealed off said curved apertures to yield a substantially leaktight box.
5. The circuit breaker of claim 4, further comprising a flexible disc positioned between each outer side surface of the bar section and said box, said flexible disc being fixedly secured to said connecting bars and substantially covering said curved apertures to thereby seal off said curved apertures.
6. The circuit breaker of claim 1, further comprising spacer plates inserted between adjacent single-pole breaking units, and alignment rods passing through adjacent single-pole breaking units and the spacer plates to fixedly secure the single-pole breaking units and the spacer plates to each other.
7. The circuit breaker of claim 6, wherein the alignment rods tightly pass through holes in the metal flanges of said operating mechanism.
8. The circuit breaker of claim 1, wherein the switch device comprises a manual operating handle, said molded case having an aperture therein for passage of said operating handle therethrough.
9. The circuit breaker of claim 1, wherein said bar section is comprised of an insulating material having an open portion for receiving said contact bridge therein.
10. The circuit breaker of claim 1, wherein said crank comprises two crank elements respectively pivotally mounted on said two metal flanges, said two connecting bars passing through each bar section and each of said two crank elements.
The invention relates to a low voltage multipole circuit breaker with double housing, each pole of which comprises a single-pole breaking unit having a parallelepipedic box made of molded plastic material and having two large side faces, and contacts associated with an extinguishing chamber housed in the unit, wherein several units are mounted side by side in a molded case to form the multipole circuit breaker.
A circuit breaker of the kind mentioned comprises for each pole an individual unit formed by a box made of molded plastic material containing the contacts and extinguishing chambers. The advantages of modular systems of this kind are well-known, in particular the reductions in manufacturing and assembly costs. They do however impose constraints as to the respective positioning of the different modules, namely involving the connection between the movable parts of the different single-pole units. A state-of-the-art circuit breaker comprises a rotating shaft which passes through all the single-pole units to drive all movable contacts in rotation simultaneously. The presence of this rotating shaft imposes constraints of positioning and architecture.
The object of the present invention is to achieve a multipole circuit breaker, of modular type, having a mechanical connection between the single-pole units compatible with the use of a contact bridge.
The circuit breaker according to the invention includes a movable contact which rotates to cooperate with two opposing stationary contacts. The contact bridge is supported by a rotating bar section which extends transversely appreciably in the center of said box between the two large side faces of the box the rotating bar section is able to move in limited translation parallel to these large faces, and the bar sections of the different juxtaposed units are mechanically secured by two parallel connecting bars which extend perpendicularly to the large faces and pass with small clearance through diametrically opposed orifices arranged in the successive bar sections. The two connecting bars are coupled to a crank with two diametrically opposed arms, and an operating mechanism, fixed to the upper part of one of the units, comprises two metal flanges supporting the crank and a bottom connecting rod actuating the crank.
Each single-pole unit forms a breaking assembly housed in an insulating enclosure in the form of a box, and these units are grouped in a second enclosure formed by the case of the multipole circuit breaker. The contact bridge of each single-pole unit is mounted on a bar section and the rigid mechanical connection between the different bar sections is provided by the two connecting bars which extend perpendicularly to the bar, and are eccentric with respect to the rotation axis of the latter.
The bar section is positioned axially by the two large faces of the case located on each side, but it is free to move in the other directions to compensate for the irregularities of manufacturing or positioning. The two diametrically opposed connecting bars fixedly secure the successive bar sections, while leaving the center part of the section free for the passage of the contact bridge. The large faces of the box have openings in the shape of an arc of a circle for connecting bars to pass with clearance, the only other openings being those for outflow of the breaking gas at the rear of the chambers.
According to a development of the invention, the circuit breaker operating mechanism is associated with one of the single-pole units, preferably the center unit, and is arranged to be located on the upper face of the box within the widthwise limits of the box. A mechanism of this kind can, in this case, be used for the whole range of single-pole or multipole circuit breakers, which facilitates the manufacture of such a range of circuit breakers. The mechanism includes a handle, notably pivoting, and operating toggle by rotation of a crank with two diametrically opposed arms. Each crank arm has one of said connecting bars coupled to it to drive the bar sections in rotation.
The mechanism comprises two side flanges each of which supports a crank bearing and these side flanges act as fixing parts to the associated single-pole unit, for example by means of alignment rods, which connect the different single-pole units and spacers. The spacers between two adjacent units ensure modularity between the circuit breakers of a range, i.e. between a single-pole circuit breaker and a multipole circuit breaker, in the manner described in detail in the U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/952,256, filed Sep. 28, 1992, now pending. The spacer plate presents facing the curved openings of the large side faces of each box, two curved apertures centered on the axis of the bar for the passage of the two connecting bars.
It can be seen that the bar sections are positioned with respect to the mechanism by the connecting bars fixedly secured to the crank, whereas the boxes are positioned by the alignment rods. Manufacturing imperfections are compensated by the small clearance between the bar section and the box. The bar section, of general cylindrical shape and made of insulating material, comprises on the one hand a diametrical aperture through which the contact bridge passes, and on the other hand two angularly offset orifices perpendicular to the aperture for the passage without clearance of the connecting bars which are thus electrically insulated from the contact bridge. The connecting bars pass with clearance through the curved apertures of the large side faces, blanking them off only partially. To achieve an almost tight center part of the box thus favoring displacement of the arc to the extinguishing chambers, the curved apertures are capped by the base of the bar section facing the large face. The tightness can be improved by the insertion of a flexible disk between the base and the large face, the disk being fixedly secured to the connecting bars which pass through it without clearance. When an internal overpressure occurs, the disk is pressed against the large side face sealing off the curved apertures.
In the closed position of the circuit breaker, the contact bridges of the different modular units extend in a plane appreciably parallel to the back-plate of the case and each contact bridge cooperates on the one hand with a stationary contact located above this plane and on the other hand on the opposite side with a stationary contact located below this plane. Each stationary contact is connected to a connecting terminal strip, and the terminal strip connected to the stationary contact located below the plane is near the front face of the box, whereas the terminal strip connected to the other stationary contact is near the back-plate of the box. This arrangement gives the single-pole unit a certain symmetry and facilitates connection of a trip unit which can be either incorporated in the circuit breaker case or be adjoined to the small side face of the circuit breaker case. The trip unit is common to the different single-pole units, but it is conceivable to achieve modular systems each associated with one of the single-pole units. The trip unit is located on the terminal strip side on the front face of the single-pole units.
The modularity of the system enables a range of circuit breakers to be achieved from a limited number of sub-assemblies. The system is particularly simple and the double enclosure and double breaking give it remarkable performance.
Other advantages and features will become more clearly apparent from the following description of an illustrative embodiment of the invention, given as a non-restrictive example only and represented in the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a circuit breaker according to the invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged scale perspective view of a single-pole unit and of the associated operating mechanism of the circuit breaker according to FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the single-pole unit.
FIG. 4 is an axial section view of the bar section, showing the sealing valves.
In the drawings, a molded case multipole circuit breaker 10 comprises four single-pole units 11 of general parallelepipedic shape, arranged side by side in the case 10. Each single-pole unit comprises a box 12 made of molded plastic material having a back-plate 13, a front face 14, two parallel large side faces 15,16 and two parallel small side faces 17,18. Inside the box 12 there is housed a contact bridge 19, supported by a bar section 20 extending perpendicularly to the large side faces 15,16. The movable contact bridge 19 cooperates on one side with a stationary contact 22, and on the opposite side with a stationary contact 23, and each pair of contacts 19,22;19,23 has associated with it an extinguishing chamber 24 with ionization plates. The movable contact bridge 19 is mounted on the bar section 20 by means of two opposing springs in the manner described in detail in U.S. Pat. No. 4,910,485. The rotation axis 21 of the contact bridge 19 is appreciably in the center of the box 12, and in the closed position the contact bridge 19 extends in a mid-plane appreciably parallel to the back-plate 13 of the box 12. The stationary contact 22 is located above this mid-plane, and is connected to a contact terminal strip 25, near the front face 14 of the box 12. The other opposing contact 23 is symmetrically located below this mid-plane, and is connected to a terminal strip 26 near the back-plate 13 of the box 12.
The single-pole unit 11 is an independent unit forming one of the circuit breaker poles, and the association of several single-pole units enables a multipole circuit breaker to be achieved. The single-pole units are adjoined by their large side faces 15,16, with a spacer plate 27 disposed within a gap between the successive units. The bar sections 20 of the different single-pole units 11 are mechanically connected by two connecting bars 28 which extend parallel to the rotation axis 21, and which pass without clearance through orifices 29 arranged in the bar sections 20. The connecting bars 28 are eccentric with respect to the rotation axis 21, and the large side faces 15,16 and spacer plates 27 have elongated apertures 30 of curved shape for the connecting bars 28 to pass through with clearance with a possibility of movement suited to the rotation movement of the bar sections 20.
The bar section 20, in the form of a cylindrical stub made of insulating material, is framed laterally with small clearance by the two large faces 15,16, but is free to move slightly in the other directions to compensate for irregularities of manufacturing or positioning. The contact bridge 19, in the form of a bar, passes through an aperture 33 arranged according to a diameter in the bar section 20 and this aperture 33 is angularly offset with respect to the orifices 29 for the passage of the connecting bars 28 perpendicular to the contact bridge 19.
On the front face 14 of one of the center single-pole units 11, there is fixed a standard type mechanism 32 having an operating handle 31 and a toggle. The mechanism 32 comprises two external metal flanges 34, extending in parallel and separated by a distance corresponding appreciably to the width of the single-pole unit 11. These flanges 34 are fixed, at their bottom part 35, to the single-pole unit 11 by alignment rods 37 which extend perpendicularly to the large faces 15,16 and pass through aligned orifices 38,39 respectively of the flanges 34 and boxes 12. Each flange 34 supports a bearing 40 of a crank 42 with an axis 41 controlled by the mechanism 32 to perform an alternate limited rotation respectively for opening and closing of the circuit breaker. Each crank 42 comprises two opposing arms 43, each having one of the connecting bars 28 passing through it without clearance. Rotation of the cranks 42 is transmitted via the two bars 28, which move in the curved apertures 30, to the different bar sections 20 to open and close the contacts 19,22, 23.
The mechanism 32 is common to all the single-pole units 11, and this mechanism is housed in the case 10, only the handle 31 being accessible from outside for operation of the circuit breaker. The bars 28 form a rigid connection between the sections 20 which form a bar articulated by the bearings 40 on the two flanges 34. Positioning or manufacturing imperfections do not affect movement of the contact bridge 19 guided by the bar section 20, the latter being mounted with clearance in the box 12. A whole range of molded case circuit breakers can be built up from standard single-pole units 11, the double enclosure formed by the box 12 and case 10, and the floating assembly of the contact bridge 19 guaranteeing remarkable performance of the circuit breaker.
The circuit breaker comprises a trip unit (not shown) which is either incorporated in the case 10 or adjoined to the small external face of the latter. The trip device, of the electronic or electromechanical type, can be common to all the single-pole units 11, or possibly be of the modular type, associated with each pole unit 11. At the rear of the extinguishing chambers 24 there are provided openings 44 for outflow of the breaking gases to the outside of the box 12, the only other openings in the latter being the curved apertures 30 for the connecting bars 28 to pass through. The quasi-tightness of the box 12, notably in its center part, enhances breaking, the arc being blown towards the extinguishing chambers 34. Referring to FIG. 4, it can be seen that this tightness is improved by the small clearance between the front part 45 of the bar section 20 and the internal surface of the large face 15,16. According to a development of the invention, a flexible disk 46 is inserted between the bar section 20 and the large face 15,16 facing the curved apertures 30. The disk 46 operates as a valve which is pressed against the faces 15,16 when an internal overpressure occurs to seal off the apertures 30. The connecting bars 28 pass with small clearance through holes arranged in the disk 46 which moves with these bars. Other sealing means, for example by slide valve, are envisageable.
The invention is naturally in no way limited to the embodiment more particularly described.
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Rated 90 by Robert Parker
The 2010 Grand Vin, like the Petit Castel this year, is a big wine (15%+ alcohol), essentially a Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Merlot (25%) blend with Petit Verdot at 5%. It adds quite a bit of solidity compared to the Petit Castel this year and that extra mid-palate depth may serve it in good stead for providing some counterpoints to both the alcohol and the tannins. After some 3 hours open, the Petit Castel had pretty much gone where it was going to go, while this was still deep and sevolving. This is powerful, but it still seems both more impressive and better balanced than its little brother, needing...
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Professional Wine Reviews for Domaine Du Castel Grand Vin 2010
Rated 90 by Robert Parker
The 2010 Grand Vin, like the Petit Castel this year, is a big wine (15%+ alcohol), essentially a Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Merlot (25%) blend with Petit Verdot at 5%. It adds quite a bit of solidity compared to the Petit Castel this year and that extra mid-palate depth may serve it in good stead for providing some counterpoints to both the alcohol and the tannins. After some 3 hours open, the Petit Castel had pretty much gone where it was going to go, while this was still deep and sevolving. This is powerful, but it still seems both more impressive and better balanced than its little brother, needing only to shed the initially oaky overlay and settle down. All things considered, given the difficulties in the vintage, it turned out pretty well. I certainly could feel the alcohol in the background - which caused some concern and caused me to be conservative in evaluation - but at least at the moment, after some air, it is drinking surprisingly well, even if it seems rather burly for Castel. You'd still be well advised to try it next Fall, not now. Drink 2014-2022.
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Vintage: 2010
2010 saw extremely high quality viticulture in many parts of the world, with an exceptionally long and hot summer providing huge benefits for wineries across many countries, especially in the southern hemisphere. The northern hemisphere and Europe saw something of a cooler summer and flowering period, but this was by no means as disastrous as it could have been. France, especially, had a fantastic year in 2010, with the world renowned Burgundy region proclaiming that their white wines of this year are ones to look out for, and despite yields being relatively small across much of the country, the quality was exceptionally high. Spain, too, received some cooler weather, but Rioja and the rest of central Spain are hailing 2010 as a very good year indeed, again as a result of smaller, finer yields. California also received similar climatic conditions, but again, wineries are highly positive about the overall effect this had on their produce, as the slightly challenging conditions resulted in smaller yields of much elegance and distinction. 2010 was really Australia's year, and in South Australia and across the Mornington Peninsula, Chardonnay vines produced good yields with a lower sugar level than in previous years. As such, the majority of South Australian white wines from 2010 are superb, and packed full of character. Shiraz also had a great year, and most Australian wineries have been proclaiming 2010 one of the great vintages. Both the Argentinian and Chilean wine industries benefited from some ideal climatic conditions this year, and are reportedly ecstatically pleased with the fact that their 2010 wines ended up with lower alcohol levels, and were beautifully balanced wines packed full of flavor.
Region: Judean Hills
Israel is a fascinating country for viticulture, and has a wine history which stretches back through the millennia, making it one of the most ancient wine producing countries in the world. Today, much of Israel's wine culture and industry is based in the ancient Judean Hills, a region which benefits from blazing sunshine and mineral rich soils, perfect for the imported grape varietals which thrive there. Indeed, the mid 19th century saw the Rothschild family bring over many of their finest Bordeaux vines from France, and the Judean Hills today are used primarily for the cultivated and processing of excellent quality Bordeaux varietal grapes. As the Judean Hills are in Israel, the vast majority of wines produced there are made alongside kosher purity laws, and are produced specifically for Jewish communities around the world.
Country: Israel
Since biblical times, Israel has been an important production center for wine, and continues to be so to this day. All over Israel, the Mediterranean climate the country enjoys ensures that grapes grow to full ripeness, and the vineyards are helped considerably by the mineral rich limestone soils which typify the geology of the wine regions. Interestingly, in Israel, up to fifteen percent of all wine production today is used for sacramental purposes, and the vast majority of the wines produced there are made in accordance to Jewish kosher laws. Israel is split into five major wine producing regions; Galil, The Judean Hills, Shimshon, The Negev, and the Sharon Plain, and in recent years the wine industry of Israel has brought over twenty five million dollars per annum to the Israeli economy.
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WALLA WALLA - In 1989, Kim Cox's seventh season as the head baseball coach at DeSales, the Irish celebrated their first state baseball championship after a 7-2 victory over Toutle Lake in the Kingdome in Seattle.
DeSales made it back to the Washington Class B state championship game again in 1991 and lost to those same Ducks, 12-6.
Then, in the spring of 1992, the Irish began a reign of baseball dominance the likes of which this state has never seen. The Irish defeated Naselle 13-4 to begin a run of seven consecutive state titles.
The string was interrupted in 1999 when the Irish lost to La Conner in the state semifinals. The following year, however, DeSales got back on track with a 4-3 title-game victory over Mossyrock that launched a second run of seven championships in as many years.
After failing to reach the finals in 2007, DeSales walloped Adna 29-7 in the 2008 state finals for its 16th Class B championship in a span of 20 years. The Irish then suffered a distressing 11-10 extra inning defeat at the hands of Northwest Christian in the 2009 finale and they haven't made it back to the championship game since.
That makes two consecutive years in which the Irish haven't played in the final game, something that hadn't happened since 1985. DeSales lost to Rosalia 12-7 in the 1986 championship game and to Morton 8-1 in the 1987 finals before finally going all the way in 1989.
"There are a couple of things at play," Cox said of this recent lull.
"I think the competition has gotten better, there are more kids at our level playing summer ball now than before, and overall the coaching has been better. And I also think that we are not as good athletically as we have been in the past."
That said, it's not as though the Irish are no longer a factor. Last year's DeSales team won league, district and regional championships before losing to eventual state champion Seattle Lutheran 12-7 in the Class 2B state semifinals. A 5-4 loss to La Conner the following day left the Irish in fourth place with a 19-6 final record.
And as Cox begins his 30th season in charge of the Irish program, he is his usual pragmatic self in assessing his team's prospects for the 2012 campaign.
"I think we will be pretty good on defense," Cox said. "And I think we will swing OK. It's just going to come down to what we get on the bump.
"I think we have some capable guys, but we're not loaded," he said of this year's pitching staff. "We haven't been for a long time. And there's no question that that has been the difference in the last few years.
"I can remember a time when we had Joe Levens and Brian Lindgren and Kris Wolfram and J.C. Biagi all on the same staff. We could have played a 162-game schedule that year and we might not have lost a game. We don't have that caliber of pitcher or the depth that we used to have."
Victor Mata, the top pitcher on last year's staff, is one of four key losses to graduation. The others are center fielder Tommy Gregg, third baseman Kyle Lindgren and corner outfielder Kincaid Schmitz.
"Vic was our No. 1 pitcher, and he also played first base, third base and some shortstop," Cox said of Mata. "He did a good job last year, especially throwing, and he also provided some good leadership.
"Tommy Gregg was a three-year starter for us and did a great job in center field. Kyle Lindgren started for us the last couple of years at third, and Kincaid Schmitz was an occasional starter in the outfield."
Junior Logan Hoeft begins the season as the Irish's No. 1 pitcher.
"Statistically he was a pretty good guy," Cox said of Hoeft, who will also see playing time at shortstop. "He doesn't strike out a bunch of guys, but he locates well and keeps the game moving nicely. Last year he pitched 57 innings and had a 2.82 earned run average."
Others who figure into Cox's pitching plans are senior Spencer Cordeiro, junior Riley Roach, sophomores Matt Jubb and Darryl Galloway and freshmen Cam Richman and Tyler Jacobsen.
Cordeiro, who was ineligible as a junior after transferring from Wa-Hi, will also see time at third base. Roach saw some varsity action in the outfield as well as pitcher during his sophomore year, as did Galloway. Jubb didn't see any varsity action as a freshman. Richman and Jacobsen, of course, are in their first season of varsity ball.
"Spencer has done a really good job at the beginning of the season here," Cox said of Cordeiro. "He's in a lot better shape and spent some time working on his game over the winter. I'm pretty pleased with everything I've seen out of him so far.
"Roach is pretty capable both as a pitcher and as an outfielder," Cox added. "He's likely to be our starting center fielder and probably our No. 4 pitcher.
"Galloway is a good athlete who can play virtually any position on the field, and he swings a pretty good bat. He saw a lot of playing time as a freshman and he should be one of our best outfielders and one of our more productive players."
Cox called Jubb "probably the most improved player in our program right now" and he is especially pleased with the experience Richman and Jacobsen gained playing for the Walla Walla Black Sox, one of Walla Walla's summer baseball teams.
"He can pitch, he can play the left side of the infield and I think he's capable of getting some starts at catcher," Cox said of Richman. "He's capable of slotting as one of our top two pitchers, and he has looked every bit as good as some of our older guys.
Jacobsen is also getting reps at shortstop, Cox said, although his strong suit at this point is his "command and good breaking stuff" on the mound.
"Those two guys played more than 80 games over the last two summers with the Black Sox," Cox said. "They have the experience that puts them way ahead of the normal freshman here, and that's why they are pushing for varsity playing time."
Senior Brandon Arellano is a returning starter in left field, junior Joe Duehn is back behind the plate for a second straight season and junior Tim Caudill, one of DeSales' leading hitters as a sophomore, will once again play first base. Three other juniors - Travis Haen, Kyler Pommerening and Cody Josifek - are battling for starting positions.
"Arellano swings the bat pretty good and is pretty steady in the outfield," Cox said. "Duehn is a good receiver who is quick, athletic and blocks balls well. And Caudill hit .335 for us with eight doubles and 25 RBIs, something we're hoping for more of this year.
"Hahn is a middle infielder who is a really good little player, a good hitter, a good competitor and a very intelligent player. Pommerening saw some varsity action last year and could start for us this year at third base or possibly the outfield. Josifek played sparingly last year, but he's doing a good job this spring and has earned his chance."
Another junior, Paul Elmenhurst, is out for baseball for the first time and has caught Cox's eye.
"We are looking at him as a pitcher and an outfielder," the coach said. "He's a lefty and a pretty good athlete who we think can be pretty good down the road if he is willing to be patient and learn."
Another sophomore who figures heavily in Cox's plans this season is Adam Eskil, who was a part time starter last year and can play either the infield or the outfield.
"He swings the bat good, and he has finally put on some size," Cox said of Eskil. "Last year he was really small and he had that going against him. But he is a pretty productive guy that we will want in our lineup."
Adam Skaarup is a first-year sophomore and another intriguing player in Cox's estimation.
"He has really surprised us, some of the stuff he has done," Cox said. "He doesn't look like a guy who has never played. We don't know how good he can be, but he might be really good."
The list of freshmen on this year's roster also includes Jackson Kent, Josh Larson, Logan Cordeiro, Connor Richard, Eathan Haen, Isaac Mata, Nathan Herman, Kris Arellano and Montana Arceo. It's a deep and gifted class which holds a lot of promise for the future.
"I like that group," Cox said. "I like it a lot."
Just what the future holds for this season, however, could depend on Thursday's district eligibility hearing that will determine if J.J. Robinson can play for the Irish this spring. Robinson is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound senior transfer from Colfax who enrolled at DeSales at the semester break.
"He's a good player," Cox said of Robinson. "He played on our Black Sox teams as a 13- and 14-year-old. He can pitch, he can catch and he can play the left side of the infield. And he's a good hitter.
"I think our defense and our hitting are our strengths, and right now our defense is quite a bit ahead of the offense. One positive hearing could change all of that."
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Thanks for the kind words guys. Dave, I don't know about the Zuma on that road unless you give yourself a lot more time. I was moving along pretty good. Summer trip for you.
Ok, I left off crossing the Middle Fork Antelope Creek, I knew I had to pick up the pace a little, I really didn't want to be riding in the dark. BRRRRR!!!! That and the lighting isn't that great on the older KLR. Because I picked up the pace there are fewer pics but I'll make due. It wasn't long before I hit Hogsback Rd. Pretty smooth for awhile but soon got rocky. Seemed a little smoother this trip probably because I was riding faster and letting the suspension take more abuse and there's been more traffic on it with the bear hunters.
Looking the direction where I was going.
and the direction from where I came.
There was a lot of big puddles on the road, not much drainage in all of the lava rock.
I had stopped at the above pic to take a break. I was at 92 miles non stop with the exception of quick stops for pics never dismounting the bike. I needed a break. I had 3 granola bars with me and man did I down those things quick. Didn't realize I was so hungry. It was enough to get me home.
Another rock with moss and lichen.
Rough part of the road. A couple of miles futher down the road I came across an older couple out for a drive,
WTF. They waved me down and asked "Doesn't this road go all of the way through to Hwy 36?" Uh.... YEAH, but not in that thing (refering to their fairly new Chevy Malibu) I told them at the very least they needed a 2wd pickup, SUV, something other than a car. He says "I thought so, I've been through here many years ago" me:"in a CAR?" Him: "No in a pick-up" me:"ok" anyways after talking for awhile and finding out he was also very low on gas and didn't have a cell phone I told him he'd probably be ok if he took it easy and went straight to Red Bluff to get gas once he got out. I figured he had at leat 3 gallons of gas and about 15 miles to Red Bluff. I also let him know there would be some hunters coming out behind him since it was Sunday evening and getting dark soon. His wife didn't look too happy, poor gal was standing outside of the vehicle with her walker. He politely informed me they had stopped so she could go potty.
I excused myself and let them get about their business. No pics of this episode.
Stopped for a couple of pics looking over some of the Tehama State Wildlife Area.
That was the last pic. I soon came upon another rider. I stopped and waved him down to let him know about the older couple in hopes he would check on them since he was heading that way. He was out on a test ride on an old 1980 2 stroke Kawasaki 125 or 175cc Can't remember which, that he had just got running. Clean little bike, seemed he was into older bikes, has a old Honda 305 Dream and some kind of old 1960's triumph also. It was cool talking to him, I soon beat feet and headed home. Hit the slab and cruised up 99 to Chico then home to Magalia. 172 miles door to door.
That's it everybody. Thanks for coming along. Get out and
No, I don't know where that road goes, let's find out!
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