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By TERRY WILLISSun Advocate reporter
While the Wasatch Front continues to expand alternative transportation options for its citizens, we have very few choices.
Basically we have cars, trucks, or vans.
There are a few specialized transportation options mostly for seniors, but for the rest of us there are few other alternatives.
I have written before how I plan to try and use my bike for much of my getting around this summer, but I can tell you that no one is making it easy for those of us who are looking at that option. Even as bike trailers fly out of the bike shops, our community continues to ignore the potential bike commuter.
Bike racks are non-existent throughout the city. Both bike dealers have them in front of their shop, but nowhere else does.
Even places where kids ride their bikes to, like the Dino-Mine park, do not have racks. I want to be able to lock up my transportation and put it out of the way, but I can't at most places.
I used to take my bike inside the stores and CEU when I rode in from Wellington. Often I was told I needed to take it back outside, but after I explained that I needed someone to watch it if I did, they usually relented. Now though I have a bike trailer attached and it is not feasible to take the bike inside.
It would also be nice if the city looked at a few well placed bike lanes to help us negotiate the downtown area. At many intersections, the right turning cars will cut you off if you are going straight. A bike lane would not keep everyone from doing that, but just the presence of it might spark the awareness of the drivers to watch a bit more.
Bike lanes might also help keep the kids from riding on the down town side walks. The other day I watched several kids almost get hit as they cruised past a parking area driveway. They were hidden by a building until they shot past the opening. The driver was looking out at the traffic and startled by the sudden appearance of the youngsters.
A quick stomp of the brakes and a swerve of the bikes and disaster was averted.
But in any case, there are more people than ever out on their bikes. If you are in your car, you need to be vigilant for the others who share the road with you.
Remember that bicyclists have the same rules of the road that you do. They actually can use the turning lanes to make a left turn. They have the right away when they are going straight down a road and you are turning.
Kids do not always follow the rules, so be extra careful anytime they may be out and about.
I have probably repeated myself in this column as compared to others I have written.
But another year has passed, gas prices are even higher than before, and people are buying more bikes than ever and still things have remained the same around our town.

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We met Dr abdallah after 10 years of trying to have a baby, 3 failed iui,4 failed Ivf. We were almost giving up hope of having a baby but Dr Abdallah restored our faith in God, the moment he said to us, during the consultation appointment "Don't give up hope and I promise you are going to have your baby just live your life and be happy." He fulfilled his promised, despite our financial constraints, he worked with us. He treated me and my husband like family. We are very excited and grateful to Dr Abdallah and his entire staff as we await the delivery of our baby in May. I will recommend him to anyone out there who is seeking to have a child. Dr Maher Abdallah is the best.
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I had IVF twice with Dr Abdallah after trying IUI with clomid twice. My husband and I tried for years to have a baby on our own with no success. I was able to get pregnant with our second cycle and now have a wonderful baby girl. He never tried to push IVF on us. He recommended IVF only after exhausting all other options. I would definitely recommend him and his staff is wonderful!
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It is hard to convey the amount of respect and love my husband and I have for American Reproductive Center. We like most had one heck of a journey in trying to conceive our daughter. Things looked hopeless for awhile, we truly felt that no one medically really cared if we conceived, were able to carry a child, or were emotionally/ physically able to deal with all the challenges. That is until we went to ARC. Dr. Maher Abdallah and the staff were nothing short of angels in our lives. Jason and I were hesitant to begin treatment, but we wanted a family. The staff at ARC held our hand ever step of the way. They made the process an exciting one. We felt like we meant something, finally a physician and his staff really cared. If I can give one word of advise it would be to go and meet Dr. Abdallah and the staff, your life will forever be changed. Don't get discouraged it may take more than once for the process to work, it did for us. But it worked and we are expecting our daughter 1-7-15.
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All I have to say is Dr. Abdallah is amazing , caring, kind hearted person that helped make our dream of having children come true.
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Dr. Abdallah and his staff are great!! I was not pushed to do IVF or any other treatment other than what I went in for! I went in for endometriosis I had surgery in November 2014 I am now 3 months pregnant! Thank you Dr. Abdallah we appreciate all you did for us.
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My husband & I are forever grateful to Dr Abdallah, today we are the proud parents of a baby girl. Because of him I was able to experience the joy and excitement of pregnancy, the birth of our miracle qdaughter. These were all dreams of ours that we were not sure would happen. Dr. Abdallah is an amazing, knowledgeable and caring Dr. We always felt as if we were not just a number, but he truly cared about making our dreams of being a parent come true. After being seen by numerous other dr's with no explanation as to why I was not getting pregnant, Dr. A was able to tell me with just a few tests. Anyone struggling with infertility I would recommend without hesitation Dr Abdallah. There are many emotions that come with infertility all of which he & his staff are sensitive to. Upon giving birth I was told by a nurse that ivf parents make such great parents, this is so true as we know what a gift babies are. He and his staff make an amazing team and we are so thankful to them all!
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He is the worst dr you can ever see!! He only does what easy for him Ivf and surgeries he doesn't care if you have no problem getting pregnant or only need a treatment he only say you need IVF , he did some test on me and he said I need a polyp surgery , I did then he said you need IVF now cause you can't have baby's naturally I cried like hell I asked him why he said I just can't ! I refused and they kept calling me I decided to see another dr , he told me that dr abdalla didn't do all the tests and I have no folic acid in my body,and they gave me the med and I'm 8 weeks pregnant naturally after 2 months of treatment !! Don't waste your money and time trust me!He just doesn't care just want to get your money and wasting your time , I was gonna ask my husband for divorce cause I can't give him baby's but GOD was there watching I swear with the baby in carrying now he is not an honest doctor see another dr.the Ivf won't work at the first time he will ask you to do it again!!!
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Dr. Abdallah was recommended to me by my OB. He was always honest and encouraging. His staff was very friendly and always made me feel like a priority. Sandra the MA and Ashley the secretary put up with my many questions and calls and I am very fond of them. I got pregnant with my first child on my second try. Dr. Abdallah said I would be pregnant within three tries and he was right. I owe them more than they know. I will definitely be going back for my next child.
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Very happy with their care. We got pregnant after trying two ivf cycles. Staff were very patient and Dr Abdallah very knowledgeable.
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We saw Dr. Abdallah back in 2007 after seeing a Dr that told us we would never be able to have kids he stated just adopt. I scheduled an appt with Dr. Abdallah he made us feel very comfortable had an ultrasound and said you will be pregnant in 3 months I was so excited and hoped for the best . Three months later I was pregnant with a health Lil girl our daughterwas born in June 2008 .She is now going to turn 5 and am looking forward to seeing Dr. Abdallah again we want to have another baby and who better then the best fertility Dr in the desert.
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Have you ever experienced a hangover from pumpkin beer? For a variety of reasons, it makes work a pain in the ass. It wasn't the beer's fault mind you. I overindulged. Boulder, Colorado-based Upslope Brewing Company's Pumpkin Ale is hard to turn down, and I got a little aggressive.
You see, next week is my favorite week in beer drinking: Great American Beer Fest week. To prep for the mayhem, I decided to start drinking winning beers from last year's event. Upslope's Pumpkin Ale took the gold medal in the "Field Beer or Pumpkin Beer" category, and it did so for good reason. It smells wonderfully spicy with hints of nutmeg and pumpkin (obviously). With the added malt aromas, it is reminiscent of the crust of a good pumpkin pie. Each sip is initially sweet. The malts and spices lead in this beer, allowing the pumpkin to play a more subdued role. It contributes more to the body of the beer than the flavor.
Upslope offers Pumpkin Ale in 16-ounce cans during the fall. It's perfect for watching the leaves turn and crisp autumn hikes. It's also perfect to ring in the season's first snowfall (which happened today at Skiing Mag HQ).
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Ok. So I'm using my father as an excuse to get another shelter (do I really need an excuse??)...he really does need one as I sold the two he used. I would really like to have something a bit more substantial than the hexamid for more foul weather pitching, some mild winter trips, etc. I've sort of settled on the stratospire, but still ogling over some other really nice shelters out there.Here is my new problem:My dad is freaked out about not having a free standing tent. He remembers some trips in boundary waters where they had to camp on solid rock, nothing but Lake Superior rocks...basically no place for a stake. I am trying to convince him that you can always find SOMETHING to tie off to...but he's not buying what I'm selling.Any advice for me to convince him that he really wants the shelter that I want?? Otherwise I should just keep my REI quarter dome and let him use that. Of course...that was to help me fund a trailstar vs stratospire..............And Nick G, as I I was searching the forums to find good information about pitching tarps in hard-to-pitch places I found a pic of you modeling your cuben poncho/groundsheet... you do look just like my dad!!!!!
I always fail at convincing my dad if he's dead set on something.The double rainbow looks like a good compromise however and maybe if he's too lazy to use the trekking poles you can convince him in the long run that freestanding is not really necessary (although I admit I usually like the option to make tents free standing).
"And Nick G, ... you do look just like my dad!!!!!"Ouch!So your dad's around 75? ......
...And has great calves.
As a dad that is also a gear freak, my kids know that they should never buy me gear.
""And Nick G, ... you do look just like my dad!!!!!"Ouch!So your dad's around 75? ......"My bad! I thought you were talking about Nick Gatel, but I see there's a Nick G. Oops!
There are very few, if any, truly free standing tents. I think the factory makers have stretched the term to mean the poles will hold the basic tent up-- while you run around and put in 10 stakes to make it fully functional and weatherly. When they first came out with dome tents with 3 poles they were close to fully functional with no stakes. Many were too tall and flaky in high winds and would lean over sideways. Of course, with no stakes, you may see your shelter going over a cliff-- expensive kites!The freestanding tents I've seen of late need at least 6 stakes: one for each corner and a couple more to spread out the fly for vestibules. If the designer did it right, there should be some loops halfway down the fly over the poles so you can add more guy lines in high winds. If you are camping on rock, some spare line and rocks or logs can be used to anchor a tent. The closer it is to truly free standing, the better off you are. I want a Rainbow too, or get a hammock-- perfect for old hippies :)
Edited by dwambaugh on 03/09/2013 10:40:08 MST.
It seems there are a lot of aging hippies on this site....Just so you see what I am up against...he kept referring to the Eureka! Everest tent as what he wants. He says he saw one of those in 1978 and thought it was perfect...that it looks like it would hold up to bad weather and you can just pick it up and put it down somewhere else if you needed to...I told him I give up and am just going to buy the stratosprire, which he is free to use if he wants. I probably should have just bought it and left him out of it all together. I think I'm going back to the pee bottle thread.
"There are very few, if any, truly free standing tents."Yup and if they are truly freestanding you can usually bring a car to transport it. But then the combination of real storm and so much rock you can't use any pegs is pretty rare too.
Tell your dad that another aging hippie (myself) will certify that you can always find anchor points for a somewhat less than freestanding tent like the BA Firecreek or SL 1...yes, you may have to spend some time gathering stones, but this "work" is more than offset by the weight savings of these types of tents. Furthermore, in my experience it's only a few nights out of many on a typical trip that demand this extra effort. (Of course, everything depends on where you're going). Most importantly, I've found that tent pitches requiring rocks for anchor points have excelled in keeping my tent dry and wind proof; always as good or better than "soft" ground stakes. So as someone who remembers the North Face Tadpole and carried it for years, please tell your dad that these "new "tents will make him very happy and keep him very well protected.
Edited by book on 03/09/2013 19:30:02 MST.
JenniferYou could always get hold of a 10"x23" stuff sack, put 15 lbs inside it and give it to your dad so that he can feel the power of that Everest tent...Of course I know that it is hard to reason with nostalgia but lets face it, "Everest" tents are good on Everest not so much in the woods...Someone in the local forum was going on about how good those Antarctic Scott tents are, I commented that yes they are good... down in Antarctica (not that many realise they are 60 lbs ...)
Get him a Hilleberg Soulo and don't look back...light, truly freestanding, serious tent for every season.Climb in one and you'll quickly understand, plus it will last for so many years it will be yours one day :)Cheers
Jennifer,I have a similar but opposite situation than you. My 26 year old son likes traditional gear. Even though he has run thousands and thousands of miles over the past 10 years, he likes leather hiking boots versus trail runners for hiking. He likes conventional tents and has a big REI internal frame pack. I bought most of his gear, and it was the gear he wanted.As a parent I guess it is my job to encourage him to backpack, but ultimately the gear he uses is up to him. I don't try and push him to go more UL. And I would buy him all the new cool UL stuff for birthdays and Christmas should he want to change.So let your dad do his thing. But if you are going to share a tent, then buy what you want for you... let dad borrow it if he likes. If you want to buy your dad his own tent, then get what he wants -- if you can afford it. Most people our age don't like to change :) for this old fart, I can easily keep up with my son on backpacking trips, given my UL equipment; and this is a kid that can run a 10K in 30 minutes. Maybe that is something you might want to share with your dad.He might like some of the old gear on my website. Vintage Gear
"There are very few, if any, truly free standing tents."Humm... not sure I buy that. I've never staked down my tadpole 23 and it's been great. Generally I'm in decent weather but I have taken it snow camping a few times with great success.I'm pretty much sold on the tarp/bivy thing at this point but the tadpole is a great tent all around IMO.
Looks to me like the Tadpole 23 has 5-7 stakes and it always needs two on the front end of the rainfly to be fully functional. Am I correct?This is where I say truly free standing, or not. I think some would define free standing as meaning you can put the poles in it and the main structure will stand up by itself and that is where the big tent manufacturer's tend to go. It does loosely define the type of tent. But when I bought a Big Agnes Seedhouse and pulled TWELVE stakes out of the bag, I was not impressed. Yup, you could put the poles in and the inner tent would stand up, but then the fly needed a "little" help and I felt like I was framing a small house, crawling around on my knees and hammering in expensive nails for another 15 minutes. Really fun in a rain storm. Hilarious.In comparison, my Gatewood Cape only needs 6 stakes and even a big tarp setup won't eat more than 8 stakes, so what is this "freestanding" thing all about? When you go to REI, you will see a mass of inner tents standing taut and proud, but that ain't they way they are used, certainly not in my rainy part of the universe!Back in the "old days" when they came out with hex dome tents, you could actually set them up and have the rainfly snug without sinking a single stake. They would fly away in the wind without stakes, as will any of the new tortured-dome shaped tents.Even looking at the Hilleberg tents, the Unna is described as "fully freestanding" but watch the installation video while the installer puts four pegs in the corners plus four more to the guylines to get the wind stability that Hilleberg is known for. Close, but not quite. The only UL tent I've seen that you can park with no stakes and get full function is the Tarptent Rainbow with trekking poles installed. Take a bow, Henry! Of course it can still fly away of it's not nailed down, but I'll call it freestanding and fully functional.
Edited by dwambaugh on 03/13/2013 22:04:09 MDT.
Take it from a hippy, there is no such thing as "free standing". I used to have a supposedly "free standing" tent, but it still needed to be tied down to prevent it from blowing away in the wind. I once had a "free standing" nylon fishhouse also. When does the wind not blow in the middle of a frozen lake? I created a folding wooden floor to which I would strap the fishhouse to keep it from blowing across the lake.I just recently purchased the Six Moons Skyscape-X.
well, I suppose you might need two if the rainfly were to be extended. As for the others stakes the rainfly tie-outs secure to the tent poles so they're not needed IMO.Thanks for the lengthy response :-) When I think of "free standing" I put all tents that can be blown over in the wind and still hold form.
"Thanks for the lengthy response :-)"That was a rant! :)
Nick: That must be 5K. He may be fast but NO body is that fast ;)
Edited by obxcola on 03/13/2013 22:29:00 MDT.
Nah, his best time in the 5k is 13 min 54 secs.World record for 10k is 26 min 17 secs, so 30 minutes isn't that fast. ;)
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We bought Nathan's Corn Dog Maker at Target for $19.99. It promises to help you make quick, easy, and tasty corn dogs in minutes.
The recipe for the corn batter is easy to make, as our tester, Paula discovered. You cut the dogs in half and put them on the stick, and dip them in the batter. Then just put them int he machine and let them cook up.
It only took a few minutes, and the corn dogs were ready. Our tester said this would be great for after school snacks. Paula gave the product two thumbs up.


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Pork, pork, pork! A great protein source for the winter season! We pair this with Brussels sprouts: Instead of cooking them with vinegar or butter like you may be used to, we caramelize this underrated vegetable to bring out tremendous flavor! Give it a try!
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Garlic Pork:
2 tbsps macadamia nut oil
1 cup sliced onions
½ cup crumbled turkey bacon
1-2 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb Brussels sprouts (trimmed and quartered)
1 hot pepper, sliced thinly
1 1/2 lbs lean pork loin (boneless, thinly sliced)
Dried spices & herbs to your taste: basil, oregano, cilantro, and/or pepper
1. In a skillet, heat macadamia oil with onions, garlic, turkey bacon, hot pepper, and Brussels sprouts. Sauté together.
2. If it starts to look a little dry, drizzle a little more macadamia nut oil and continue sautéing the vegetables and bacon. Add pinches of herbs and spices to your taste such as oregano, basil, cilantro and/or black pepper.
3. Add the pork and sauté everything together. Cook meat thoroughly.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip from Binks: Be very careful when preparing a hot pepper. If you touch the exposed flesh, do not touch your eyes or any part of your skin-it can cause a very severe chemical reaction!


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PROVIDENCE — Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien liked a lot of what he heard from Gov. Lincoln Chafee's first major presentation — a combined State of the State address and budget speech.
"It means $800,000 for Pawtucket this year and $1.6 million next year," Grebien said in the House of Representatives chamber after the governor spoke. "It comes with some strings attached, but in this tough economy, this benefits the city and education."
"This is is the first time in eight years that there was recognition that $195 million was taken away from cities and towns," Cumberland Mayor Daniel McKee. "When you lose revenue, it does impact your ability to pay bills."
In a 25-minute message that was carried statewide on the state's major television stations, Chafee told a joint session of the General Assembly that "We have to retool and rethink our place in the world" to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
"I intend to show the people of our state that they can again count on their government to make wise financial decisions, protect the common good, and build a 21st century Rhode Island that makes us proud," Chafee said.
The governor defended his plan to rejigger the state sales tax, lowering the rate from 7 percent to 6, but broadening the definition to apply the tax to more items. He is also proposing a special 1 percent levy on other goods and services that have not been taxed until now.
"While I do not like the idea of imposing taxes," he said, "we must take this vital step to address our structural deficit...By directly confronting our challenges, we may take the first steps on a path to prosperity.
"During the campaign," Chafee said, "I recommended taxing currently exempt goods at 1percent, and I remain committed to that plan to help us reduce our deficit. However, I also believe that government should always listen to its citizens. In response to concerns that the 1 percent sales tax may pose a hardship to our more vulnerable populations, I propose maintaining our current exemptions for food, gasoline, prescription drugs and medical devices. All would remain exempt from sales tax."
"I understand the concept of what the governor is trying to do as far as the change in the tax structure," Woonsocket Rep. Lisa Baldelli-Hunt said when the speech was concluded. "I think what he would need is a complete breakdown of what would be taxes and wouldn't be taxed and what we would generate in revenue. (Such a list is contained in the body of the budget.) That is something you have to analyze very carefully because reducing the tax from 7 percent to 6 sounds good, but would it make more sense to make it 5" percent.
"I like the fact that he talks about the urbans and Main Street," she said. "That's important to me, being from Woonsocket. I think he understands the problems the urbans are having. I think if we can get urban communities on their feet – structurally sound, fiscally sound – then it benefits the entire state.
"Any talk of taxes is painful in a time of recession," Chafee told the lawmakers. "But we have to make our state solvent if we are to rebuild. The sacrifices we make today will be bearable if they are shared equally by all of our citizens and if they lead clearly and unmistakably to a better future for our children. To avoid solving our problems is not only a failure to discharge our responsibility; it is, in the long haul, more expensive. By confronting these problems immediately, we will show the world that we are serious about returning Rhode Island to greatness."
Chafee said, "We need a climate where all businesses are encouraged to grow and prosper.
Our corporate tax code also creates an unfair advantage for multistate companies with operations in Rhode Island by allowing them to send profits out of state to avoid taxes here. Rhode Island companies with most of their sales here enjoy no such advantage. By moving to a system of combined reporting, which is used by the federal government and most New England states, we can treat all of our businesses fairly.
Tonight, I propose that we phase out the Jobs Development tax credit and adopt a system of combined reporting for corporate taxation. The revenue we gain from those changes will allow us to lower the corporate minimum tax from $500 to $250 for more than 30,000 small businesses. We will also reduce our corporate tax rate over three years from 9.0% – one of the highest in the nation – to 7.5%, putting us on par with Connecticut and lower than Massachusetts. This lower corporate tax rate will benefit existing businesses with plans to expand their operations, as well as make our state more attractive to companies looking to relocate."
North Smithfield Rep. Brian Newberry, a Republican, said he found "nothing very surprising" in Chafee's proposals. "When you start off your budget address by talking about increasing taxes you are getting off on the wrong foot.
"Frankly, the thing that struck me about the whole concept is that it looks like he's trying to find a compromise here, a compromise there to satisfy all different people. I think what he is going to find is that he is going to satisfy nobody," Newberry said. "If you don't satisfy anybody, it's not a good idea."
Another Republican, Glocester Rep. Mike Chippendale, said, "for my liking, there was too much revenue enhancement. I read that as taxes. I'm not sure his proposals are going to achieve anything in the long term."
House Minority leader Robert Watson acknowledged that, "It's tough to be governor for 60 days and have to create a budget that solves a $300 million problem. Having said that, it's easy to rely on tax increases and a lot more challenging to look at where we can find savings through consolidation and more efficiencies in the providing of government services."
But Watson criticized the increases in the pension payment for teachers and state employees. "Once again, we are balancing the budget on the backs of men and women who go to work for a living.
J. Michael Downey, president of Council 94 AFSCME, the largest state workers union, said Chafee's recommendations "are different from other budgets we have seen; it isn't a total attack on state workers.
Downey said he credits Chafee for looking at raising revenues. "At least that's different from the last governor.
"I can't say I'm happy with the proposal to increase pension contributions," Downey said, adding that it could get to the point where workers are paying more into their pensions than the benefit is worth. We need to have some guarantees that they are not going to do this every year.
Harriet Lloyd, executive director of the RI Statewide Coalition (RISC) issued a statement after the speech that said, "To say this budget is way off the mark of what we needed to see is a gross understatement, There's too much of an emphasis on new taxes and far too little of an attempt to address any real pension changes.
"In terms of the proposed broadening of the sales tax to all kinds of everyday transactions like a car repair, dry cleaning, a hair salon service, even movie tickets," Lloyd said, "We still have among the nation's highest rates of people losing their homes in foreclosure, businesses dwindling or closing altogether, people going a year or longer without jobs, communities struggling to stay out of bankruptcy, and the governor wants to force a whole array of new taxes on everyday transactions? How does that help jumpstart this economy?"
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I'm in. That looks like a very nice stocking stuffer. Friends of ours have Sonos in their home. I've been impressed.
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Would like to play with this. Looks like fun.
The start of a bedroom system maybe
It would be a nice upgrade and a cool present.
The Sonos system looks like a very welcome audition to any audiophile or music lover's system.
Hope I win. Will use my tube router to get it sounding right.
not profane or spam :-)
Love the sonos system!
As a long-time subscriber to Stereophile mag I really enjoy the write-ups and product reviews. In addition to this newsletter I also get AS, IF, and AP, so it's tough to keep up with all of them. Fortunately I saw the SONOS sweepstakes offer here, and their combo looks terrific! If I don't win it I'll buy the pair! Go SONOS: Rah! Rah! Rah!
Would fulfill the aim of storing music and listening to it in a different location.
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When: Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.
Opponent: vs. Dallas (16-11-1)
UPDATE: Larry Brooks reports that Mike Sauer has not been around the Rangers and will not make the trip west to St. Louis and Phoenix. (11:02 a.m.)
UPDATE: Marc Staal skated with his teammates this morning for the first time since being shut down in early October. Staal and Wojtek Wolski both were wearing non-contact jerseys today, but Mike Rupp has been cleared for contact. (10:47 a.m.)
UPDATE: Erik Christensen will skate in place of Sean Avery again. Henrik Lundqvist will start in net. (10:27 a.m.)
EARLIER: Dallas got off to a surprising start in 2010-2011 and led
the Pacific Division deep into the season.
As a result, the Stars chose to hang onto pending unrestricted free
agent Brad Richards with hopes that the 31-year-old could help drive the
bankrupt franchise into the postseason.
Richards suffered a concussion and the Stars missed their
chance to acquire even a single asset for their No. 1 center. Instead, Richards signed a nine-year, $60
million deal with the New York Rangers this summer.
Dallas replaced Richards with free agent signings Michael
Ryder, Radek Dvorak and Sheldon Souray and few imagined that the club could
compete in the Western Conference.
But just like last season, Dallas has gotten off to a strong
start and currently leads the Pacific Division.
The Stars obviously miss Richards, but his departure has been mitigated
by the emergence of Jamie Benn and Loui Eriksson.
Dallas will get reacquainted with its former No. 1 center on
Tuesday night when the Stars visit Madison Square Garden.
It could be a bit of a bitter pill for the Stars to swallow,
as Richards has quickly carried the Rangers to new heights.
He's the lone major addition to a team that squeaked into the
playoffs last season, but trails the current Eastern Conference-leading
Philadelphia Flyers by a single point this year.
Perhaps even more sickening for Dallas is that several of
the various young pieces the Stars might have been able to obtain for Richards
last year – Michael Del Zotto, Ryan McDonagh, Mike Sauer, Derek Stepan and
Artem Anisimov – have improved dramatically this year and look like bona fide
stars in the making.
Dallas has done pretty well for itself thus far, but the
chinks in the Stars' armor are growing more obvious. The Stars are just 5-8-1 in their last 14
games and their early season run may be drawing to a close.
Goaltender Kari Lehtonen had emerged as a shocking early
Vezina Trophy contender before succumbing to a hamstring injury, which has kept
him out of action since Thanksgiving.
Andrew Raycroft has struggled mightily in his stead.
And after a torrid start, Benn has just five points in his
last 12 games and the Stars' undermanned offense is beginning to struggle to
produce. Now San Jose trails Dallas by a
single point and seems like a sure bet to overtake the Stars, perhaps by the
end of the week.
Meanwhile, Richards and the Rangers are only getting
better. Richards has 12 points in his
last nine games (five goals, seven assists) and has already produced 11 power
play points this season.
He's a big reason why New York has won 14 of its last 18
games and has joined the ranks of the NHL's elite.
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15 U.S. Code § 2073 - Additional enforcement of product safety rules and
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Any interested person (including any individual or nonprofit, business, or other entity) may bring an action in any United States district court for the district in which the defendant is found or transacts business to enforce a consumer product safety rule or an order under section 2064 of this title, and to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. Not less than thirty days prior to the commencement of such action, such interested persons shall give notice by registered mail to the Commission, to the Attorney General, and to the person against whom such action is directed. Such notice shall state the nature of the alleged violation of any such standard or order, the relief to be requested, and the court in which the action will be brought. No separate suit shall be brought under this section if at the time the suit is brought the same alleged violation is the subject of a pending civil or criminal action by the United States under this chapter. In any action under this section the court may in the interest of justice award the costs of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees (determined in accordance with section 2060 (f) of this title) and reasonable expert witnesses' fees.
(b) State Attorney General enforcement
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Except as provided in paragraph (5), the attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of section 2068 (a)(1), (2), (5), (6), (7), (9), or (12) of this title that affects or may affect such State or its residents may bring an action on behalf of the residents of the State in any United States district court for the district in which the defendant is found or transacts business to obtain appropriate injunctive relief.
(2) Initiation of civil action
(A) Notice to Commission required in all cases
A State shall provide written notice to the Commission regarding any civil action under paragraph (1). Except when proceeding under subparagraph (C), the State shall provide the notice at least 30 days before the date on which the State intends to initiate the civil action by filing a complaint.
(B) Filing of complaint
A State may initiate the civil action by filing a complaint—
(C) Actions involving substantial product hazard
Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), a State may initiate a civil action under paragraph (1) by filing a complaint immediately after notifying the Commission of the State's determination that such immediate action is necessary to protect the residents of the State from a substantial product hazard (as defined in section 2064 (a) of this title).
(D) Form of notice
The written notice required by this paragraph may be provided by electronic mail, facsimile machine, or any other means of communication accepted by the Commission.
(3) Intervention by the Commission
The Commission may intervene in such civil action and upon intervening—
(4) Construction
Nothing in this section, section 1264 (d) of this title, section 1477 of this title, or section 1194 (a) of this title shall be construed—
(A) to prevent the attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, or other authorized State officer, by the laws of such State; or
(5) Limitation
No separate suit shall be brought under this subsection (other than a suit alleging a violation of paragraph (1) or (2) of section 2068 (a) of this title) if, at the time the suit is brought, the same alleged violation is the subject of a pending civil or criminal action by the United States under this chapter.
(6) Restrictions on private counsel
If private counsel is retained to assist in any civil action under paragraph (1), the private counsel retained to assist the State may not—
(A) share with participants in other private civil actions that arise out of the same operative facts any information that is—
Source(Pub. L. 92–573, § 24,Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1226; Pub. L. 94–284, § 10(d),May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 507; Pub. L. 97–35, title XII, § 1211(a), (h)(3)(C),Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 721, 723; Pub. L. 110–314, title II, § 218(a),Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3060.)
2008—Pub. L. 110–314substituted "Additional" for "Private" in section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted subsec. heading, and added subsec. (b).
1981—Pub. L. 97–35substituted "Any interested person (including any individual or nonprofit, business, or other entity)" for "Any interested person", and "section 2060 (f) of this title" for "2059(e)(4) of this title".
1976—Pub. L. 94–284substituted provision permitting the court to award costs in the interest of justice for the provision which permitted costs to be demanded as part of the complaint and the court to award them to the prevailing party.
Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35effective Aug. 13, 1981, see section 1215 ofPub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 2052 of this title.
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Ashley Madekwe may play an impeccably attired party planner on the hit TV show Revenge, but not all aspects of her character are an act! In real life, the London-born actress is a true lover of fashion (she even helps style her character on the show) and possesses a knack for polished outfits with a fresh, youthful twist. To be perfectly honest (as the characters on Revenge rarely are), even before the talented Madekwe burst onto the Hollywood scene,we were already devoted followers of her personal style blog, Ring My Bell. Whether she's snapped in a casual getup for her blog or in a dressier ensemble for a movie premiere, we always eagerly anticipate what our Girl of the Month will wear, and after reading today's story, we're certain you will too!
On The Red Carpet
Madekwe often turns up at red carpet events looking put-together, yet she always manages to add an unexpected element to her outfits via a surprising pop of color or an edgy accessory. Take, for example, the actress' look at a Forevermark and InStyle event back in January (center image). Madekwe styled Topshop's wallpaper-print ombre dress with the label's brightly colored heels, both of which are sadly no longer available. While most would have opted for a pair of neutral shoes with the vibrant, print-heavy dress, Madekwe's bold choice (in the form of a sleek green stilettos with a gold ankle-tie) makes a truly fashionable statement! Though the rest of her look is appropriately pared-down, her chunky, menswear-inspired Michael Kors MK5384 Watch ($250) in Gold balances out the feminine frock perfectly.
We also admire how Madekwe makes casual pieces look suitably fashion-forward for dressier events. At the Los Angeles premiere of The Vow in early February (top right), Madekwe sported a basic getup in Loft's Colorblock Stripe Polo Top ($30) in Fresh Navy and dark skinny jeans. But the addition of her beloved Topshop heels, plus a swipe of bright fuchsia lipstick, makes a chic finishing touch and elevates her outfit so it's slightly more formal. While Madekwe relied on a bold beauty look to accent that particular ensemble, at TV Guide's Hot List party in Los Angeles last November, she chose Jil Sander's yellow clutch to punch up her outfit (bottom right). Though Madekwe stuck to a classic dressing formula for the event, teaming a long-sleeved top with a mini to flash just the right amount of skin, she chose unique pieces for memorable results, including Zara's Shirt With Applique On Collar ($80), Viparo's Pleated Stretch Waist Lambskin Leather Skirt ($195) in Purple, and Dolce Vita's Jemma Platform Boots ($80) in Black.
If you're mad for Madekwe's look, we gathered a number of fun yet sophisticated pieces that channel the Revenge actress' style. All you have to do is peruse our picks, from a heavy gold watch to a printed tee dress, and shop away!
Get Her Look
Nixon The Divvy ($200) in All Gold
It hasn't escaped our notice that Madekwe's quite attached to her gold watch and wears it to nearly every event, so if you want to emulate the actress' cool style, you'll want one of your own! We suggest Nixon's streamlined rendition, which features a classic shape and numberless face that will never go out of style. Because this minimalist gold watch pairs easily with any outfit, it's sure to become one of your go-to accessories.
Zara Shirt With Applique On Collar ($80)
We believe every style savant should own a white silk blouse, since it's easily dressed up or down. But what makes Zara's button-down stand out is its silver-tipped collar. The appliques infuse the shirt with a little bit of edge, making it appropriate for your 9-to-5 and a night out.
Thakoon for NARS Nail Polish ($18) in Amchoor
One of the things we appreciate most about Madekwe's style sensibility is how she fearlessly infuses each outfit with a splash of color. That's why we selected Thakoon for NARS' nail shade as one of our GOTM's picks! The eye-catching, brilliant yellow hue, part of NARS and Thakoon's limited-edition collaboration, is inspired by the array of colors found in a typical Indian spice market. Even if you tend to stick to a palette of neutrals, blacks, and grays, you can still channel Madekwe's playful sense of style by painting your nails with this lemon lacquer.
Made In Kind Photofrond Tee Dress ($268) in Multi
Since boldly patterned pieces are another one of Madekwe's must-haves, we thought it only appropriate to include Made In Kind's cool, modern frock in our roundup. The tee dress features a photographic flora print, which is then silkscreened with stripes, but a clean, simple silhouette balances out the busy motif. The result is a striking, high-contrast number that we envision Madekwe pulling off with ankle boots and a standout clutch.
J. Crew Café Capri in Geranium Lace ($148) in Bohemian Red
You may not think a pair of red floral lace pants is particularly versatile, but J. Crew's capris just might prove you wrong! The pants are both fanciful and functional, combining a tailored, easy-to-wear silhouette with a delightfully feminine fabrication. That's precisely why we think Madekwe would snag this pair, as our GOTM favors pieces that are on-trend and stylish, yet still wearable. Team the pants with a solid white t-shirt and chunky gold jewelry for an effortlessly elegant look!
H&M Metallic Skirt ($30)
When you need to assemble a party-perfect look, we suggest slipping into H&M's metallic silver skirt. Just take a cue from Madekwe and balance out the mini's full proportions with a button-down blouse. Not only does the glitzy skirt lend a touch of glamour to any outfit, its wallet-friendly price tag is a major plus too!
Mikkat Market Blue Braided Clutch ($44)
To achieve an instant Madekwe-esque vibe, add a burst of color to your ensemble with Mikkat Market's bright blue clutch. Though it's certainly pretty on the outside, the petite purse features two convenient details: plenty of interior compartments for easy organization and, should you desire a hands-free evening, an attachable shoulder strap!
Charles David Paradox Heels ($230) in Black-Combo
We have a hunch that Madekwe, with her affinity for outstanding accessories, would adore Charles David's multicolored cutout sandals. Whether they're teamed with jeans for a casual date night look or a fun mini dress for a dressier event, these geometric heels are a fabulous footwear choice!--Tiffany Tse
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Businesses are being offered a tax-free boost for 10 years through a partnership New York colleges.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled his Tax-Free NY initiative Wednesday, aiming to transform SUNY and private college campuses and communities across the state into tax-free zones to attract startups, venture capital, business and investments from across the world, according to a news release issued after a televised news conference by the governor in Buffalo.
With a goal to entice companies to bring their ventures to upstate New York, Tax-Free NY offers new businesses the opportunity to operate tax-free including no income tax for employees, and no sales, property or business tax while also partnering with the eligible colleges and universities.
Tax-Free NY will supercharge our efforts to grow our economy by transforming localities in upstate New York into virtual tax-free communities for new businesses and new jobs, the governor said in the release. Under Tax-Free NY, communities across upstate will become a magnet for new businesses, new startups, new venture capital, and new jobs, taking our economic development and job creating efforts to a level never seen before.
Gov. Cuomos initiative to partner communities with colleges would continue to build upon an already strong bond, Canton Town Supervisor David T. Button said.
I dont know of a community that has as close a relationship with its institution than Canton does, Mr. Button said. Anything that can strengthen the community and strengthen the school at the same time is a win-win.
Tax-Free NY would be a major deal for Canton, Mr. Button said, helping to increase the schools existing entrepreneurial spirit, and would help give it the support it has been denied and is deserving of.
Everybody has cheered against that school for years, Mr. Button said, and it has proven itself, in spite of the lack of support that it has received, and to get something that actually encourages it to do exactly what it is well suited doing would be a big positive kick in the backside.
SUNY Canton is home to the regional Small Business Development Center that works with entrepreneurs to create new businesses.
SUNY Canton spokesman Gregory E. Kai said the initiative will give students an added advantage as they seek to start new business ventures in New York.
They also work with existing businesses to expand their markets, Mr. Kai said. The Tax-Free NY Initiative will tie in with their efforts and will generate a lot of interest in their free services.
Clarkson University President Anthony G. Collins said the governors initiative makes it loud and clear that New York is open to business and Clarkson is ready.
Every year we educate more than 29,000 students across the North Country region and we want to give them all a reason to stay and contribute to the growth and vitality of our communities, Mr. Collins said. As part of the Regional Council strategic planning process and the collaboration among the North Country higher education institutions, our region is well-positioned to leverage private investment and new business placement to strengthen connectivity between communities and generate new job growth.
SUNY Potsdam spokeswoman Alexandra M. Jacobs said initiatives like this just reinforce the governors faith in the state educational system.
This is just another exciting venture that shows that Governor Cuomo continues to recognize SUNY as an economic engine for New York state, Ms. Jacobs said, not only through producing out leaders for tomorrow through our education but obviously creating many jobs and spurring businesses in the communities where we are located.
But while Tax-Free NY is a hopeful resolution to a slow-to-grow economy, Potsdam Town Supervisor Marie C. Regan said she sees it as a double-edged sword.
I think it is absolutely wonderful as this should give an impetus to entrepreneurs and new businesses that need bolstering up to begin with, Mrs. Regan said. Certainly university centers are the place that draws talent, that knows how to incubate projects.
However, she said, there is already a large amount of tax-exempt property in Potsdam, and with a 10-year, tax-free incentive, she wondered how long it would take before the fiscal benefits would appear.
Potsdam and St. Lawrence County are in need of development, and Mrs. Regan said she didnt really see any other great alternatives to jump-starting new businesses without an initiative like Tax-Free NY.
Its the long-term continued lack of income that we need so drastically up here for the schools and for the municipalities, Mrs. Regan said. Ten years, at least, is better than no end time. I would have preferred that it would have been shorter, but other than that, I think it is a great idea.
Tax-Free NY includes all SUNY campuses outside of New York City, and designated private colleges north of Westchester will be tax free with up to 200,000 square feet surrounding the campus included in the tax-free community.
Under Tax-Free NY, 3 million square feet of commercial space will be available at New Yorks private universities and 20 strategic state assets also will be designated tax-free. Eligible businesses will include companies with a relationship to the academic mission of the university and companies creating new jobs, including new businesses, out-of-state businesses that relocate to New York and businesses that expand their New York operations while maintaining their existing jobs.
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Cognitive Rehabilitation in Ugandan Children With HIV (HIV CCRT)
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Research Topic: Over 110,000 HIV Ugandan children are at risk for neurocognitive disorders due to the progressive encephalopathy of CNS HIV infection. Even if clinically stable, these children can have motor, attention, memory, visual-spatial processing, and other executive function impairment. One-hundred and fifty school-age children with HIV in Kayunga District, Uganda, will serve as our participants. Fifty of these children will be randomly selected to receive 24 training sessions of a computerized cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CCRT) program called Captain's Log, marketed mostly for American children with attention or learning problems. A locked version of Captain's Log which does not direct the child's training in a progressive manner will be administered to a second "active control" group; while a third group will be a passive control group not receiving any computer training intervention. Study Aim 1: To compare the neuropsychological benefit of 24 training sessions of Captain's Log CCRT to the active and passive control groups over a 8-week period, and at 3-month follow-up. Study Aim 2: To compare the psychiatric benefit of 24 training sessions of Captain's Log CCRT to the active and passive control groups over an 8-week period, and at 3-month follow-up. Study Aim 3: To evaluate how HIV subtype, ART treatment status, and the corresponding clinical stability of the child modifies CCRT neuropsychological performance gains and psychiatric symptom reduction. Outcome Assessments: The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, 2nd ed. (KABC-2), Tests of Variables of Attention (TOVA) visual and auditory tests, CogState computerized neuropsychological screening test, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), and Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) will be administered before and after the 8-week training period and at 3-month follow-up. We have previously used all these assessments with Ugandan children with HIV to effectively evaluate neuropsychological and psychiatric problems. Captain's Log has an internal evaluator feature which will help us monitor the specific training tasks to which the children best respond. Based on our prior research with Kayunga children with HIV, we anticipate that about 40% of our sample will be on ART at study enrollment, and about 20% will be Subtype D while 60% will be subtype A. We also observed that children with HIV Subtype A are at greater risk for neurocognitive deficits. Analyses: We will compare neuropsychological and psychiatric gains over the 8-week training period and at 3-mo follow-up for our three study groups, anticipating that they will be significantly greater for the CCRT intervention children (Study Aims 1 & 2). These neuropsychological gains will be associated with improved school performance over the long-term. Intervention children on ART will have greater gains than those not on ART, and HIV subtype D children will have lower viral loads and higher lymphocyte activation levels, resulting in greater gains from CCRT (Study Aim 3). Conclusion: CCRT will prove effective and sustainable in potentiating the neurocognitive benefit of ART in HIV children. It will prove viable for assessing and treating children in resource-poor settings.
HIV Infections
Behavioral: Computerized cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CCRT)
Behavioral: control group
Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Subject)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Neuropsychological Benefits of Cognitive Training in Ugandan HIV Children
- Neuropsychologcial Performance (CogState, KABC2, TOVA) [ Time Frame: 8 weeks intervention, pre- post-, and 3 mo follow-up assessments ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Psychiatric symptom reduction (CBCL) [ Time Frame: pre-intervention, post intervention, 3 mo follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|October 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|October 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|October 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: CCRT intervention
Behavioral: Computerized cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CCRT)
8 weeks of 3 times weekly intervention for 45 min per session with Captain's Log program
|No Intervention: Control
Behavioral: control group
no computer training
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|6 Years to 16 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV children 6 to 16 years of age and enrolled in the CAI program will be eligible should the parent or caregiver consent to participation in the study. They will all be confirmed HIV positive children (ELISA and Western blot). Only children with perinatally acquired HIV infection will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
- At pre-CCRT medical examination (see medical exam form in appendices) we will exclude children with a medical history of serious birth complications, severe malnutrition, bacterial meningitis, encephalitis, cerebral malaria, or other known brain injury or disorder requiring hospitalization. Also children with seizure or other neurological disability will be excluded. This will be screened using a brief medical history questionnaire and CAI medical chart review.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00926003
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|Kayunga Town, Uganda
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|Responsible Party:
|Michael J. Boivin, Associate Professor of Neurology and of Psychiatry, Michigan State University
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|NCT00926003 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|June 22, 2009
|Last Updated:
|June 22, 2009
|Health Authority:
|United States: Michigan State University
Keywords provided by Michigan State University:
cognitive rehabilitation
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Sailboat Envelope Holder
Style: 27352889
Set sail into wedded bliss! This majestic wire sailboat, which stands on its own, is perfect for holding cards or even works double-duty to display escort cards.
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This lovely bag is round and large enough for all of your essentials! The bag features an adjustable strap, inner zippered pocket, and the icing on the cake is the metal twist lock, which is easy to insert with a little dab of fabric glue! You'll just love the functionality of it!
The pdf pattern includes 12 pages of sewing instructions, templates, and 27 color step-by-step photos.
Finished Size: 15" long x 11" tall
Supplies Needed to Make this Bag
1 yard of Exterior Fabric
1 yard of Lining Fabric (you may wish to choose a water-proof or PUL fabric, if you'd like to use this bag for the pool!)
2-1/2 yards of Pellon® SF-101 Shape Flex® fusible woven interfacing (lightweight fusible interfacing)
3/4 yard of By Annie's Soft and Stable™, available at local quilt shops or on-line
(Soft and Stable is a 1/8" thick, foam sew-in interfacing; one of my testers also recommends automotive headliner fabric in place of the Soft and Stable; you can also substitute a needled fleece fusible interfacing for the Soft and Stable, such as Pellon #TP971F Thermolam Plus fusible interfacing)
1-1/2" metal rectangle and metal slider (I buy mine here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JennaLouDesigns?section_id=5226774)
9" zipper (or use a longer zipper and trim it down after sewing it in)
Metal twist lock
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Pages: 16
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Geyser Peak Walking Tree Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
Winemaker's Notes
A deep dense ruby color, this sumptuous Cabernet explodes with expressive aromas of black cherry and cassis complimented by notes of black pepper, mocha, and vanilla. The palate is a mouthful of juicy ripe berries and spice, seamlessly integrated into a long finish of fine grained tannins. The classic steakhouse wine, pair with well marbled rib eye, a New York steak or rack of lamb.
Critical Acclaim
Wine & Spirits - "This wine's clean red fruit expands with air, developing subtle notes of cassis and spice. It's an elegant cabernet, ready to decant and an easy match for roast leg of lamb."
Geyser Peak Winery
One of California's oldest and most award-winning wineries, Geyser Peak was founded in 1880, a pioneer of the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Perched on a hillside across from Geyser Peak Mountain, this beautiful setting overlooks Geyserville, the Russian River and the northern end of Alexander Valley.
The winery consistently garners some of the most prestigious awards in winemaking, including Winery of the Year and Winemaker of the Year honors. Its outstanding team of winemakers and viticulturalists are noted for fruit-forward, food-friendly wines from prime vineyard sources in the Alexander Valley. View all Geyser Peak Wines
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Twice as large as Napa in size, Sonoma County only makes about a half the amount of wine as her northeasterly neighbor. But Sonoma, with her size, is able to vouch for more diversity within her borders, including sub-AVAs that are climatically varied. The atmosphere of Sonoma is decidedly laid back and down home country style. But in wines, they are keeping up with the Joneses, or Napa-ites if you will. Grape varieties are more varied here, from Pinot Noir and Zinfandel to Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Notable FactsThe largest sub-AVAs of Sonoma include Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Sonoma Valley. Each sub-AVA, with its own micro-climate, is unique in its grape varieties and styles of wine. Dry Creek makes a mean Zinfandel while Russian River produces stand up Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Alexander Valley makes some of the better Cabernet Sauvignons in the county and Sonoma Valley creates excellent wines from all the above varieties. Other grapes found throughout Sonoma include Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah.
About CaliforniaIt's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country into itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. It produces a diverse range of wines that span the quality spectrum.
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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- 5 Stars: 7
- 4 Stars: 20
- 3 Stars: 7
- 2 Stars: 4
- 1 Stars: 0
41 ratings, 13 with reviews410/22/2012Love this AV and wineRichard Gronbach - Redondo Beach, CA310/28/2012
An interesting mix between the fuit of a Napa Cab and the Eucalyptus spiciness of a Sonoma cab. Medium body, nice small berry, red fruit, balanced by a little wood and nice acids. With no tannin to speak, drink now and over the next 3 years. I agree, 90 points and a very good value!! Enjoy it for what it is, good wine at a reasonable price and the background of why it is called Walking Tree?210/27/2012Disappointing. Clean intial taste but then no sunbstance or body, especially for a Cab. Many other choices that are better for the price.Stephen Bazzano - Vernon Rockville, CT42/19/2012
- Style
- Smooth & Supple
Very nice and memorable. Better than the regular Cab.Will buy again.MJNTH - New York, NY510/22/2012410/3/201249/10/2012
- Style
- Earthy & Spicy
Wow! My husband was blown away when I handed him a glass of this for a routine weeknight dinner. Drinks like a much more expensive cab. Great value.47/11/2012
- Style
- Big & Bold
Always good!Corey Bragg - Springfield, OR36/25/2012
- Style
- Big & Bold
I had high hopes for this. I had seen it on more than a few list of under rated Cabs but fell very short for my taste.35/5/201254/16/2012
- Style
- Big & Bold
Silky smooth texture. Wonderful bouquet.LMDH85 - Fairfield, CT23/23/201243/21/201243/20/2012
- Style
- Big & Bold
- Pair With
- Chocolate
A very good cab; especially so under $20.Cam Fortin - San Francisco, CA42/28/2012gwendolyn - Oakland, CA42/28/2012Mimi La Borracha - Saint Augustine, FL42/10/2012
- Style
- Big & Bold
Terrific value for the money. Bold with a smooth finish.42/2/2012terrific.32/1/2012
- Style
- Big & Bold
51/11/2012Great full body for the money.41/4/2012John B Denver - Denver, CO212/2/2011
- Style
- Earthy & Spicy
I was excited to get this wine but was very let down. A 2007 Cab for under $20, seemed to good to be true and it was. It had more of an earthy feel than Big and Bold to me. Tasted too dry and blah for a nearly 5 year old wine. I wouldn't buy again unless it was $10.00. Glass and a half and had a terrible headache (and yes I know that could have been other factors than the wine but feel this one was the wine).
- Style
- Earthy & Spicy
Alcohol By Volume GuideMost wine ranges from 10-16% alcohol by volume. Some varietals tend to have higher (for example Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) or lower alcohol levels (Pinot Noir and many white varietals), but there is always some variation from producer to producer. Some wine falls outside of this range, for instance Port weighs in closer to 20%, while Muscat and Riesling are usually a bit below 10%.
Wine Style Guide
Light & Fruity
- Red wines that are more fruit-forward and lighter in tannin and body.
Smooth & Supple
- Medium bodied reds that go down easy, with smooth tannins and supple fruit.
Earthy & Spicy
- Wines where earthy and/or spicy dominate the flavors – typically medium to full body.
Big & Bold
- Full bodied wines that have concentrated fruit and are higher in alcohol and/or tannins. Some need age.
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Antonio Tajani: Enhancing business cooperation between SMEs in Colombia and the EU Published on: 21/05/2012
Vice President Antonio Tajani, responsible for Industry and Enterprises, said: "Major non-EU markets with strong growth rates represent significant opportunities for EU small enterprises, Europe's main economic strength. We are here, to help EU SMEs to invest in Colombia and Colombian SMEs to invest in Europe. Thus we will assist both the EU and Colombia to grow and to create new jobs."
European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani together with European CEOs from all main industrial sectors will visit the Republic of Colombia on 16 and 17 May.
Coming from similar visits to the United States and Mexico, this mission aims at fostering industrial cooperation and business relation with Colombia. In particular Vice President Tajani will sign a letter of intent to help SMEs both from Colombia and the EU to better profit from the opportunities offered by globalisation. He will also sign a letter of intention to take actions to facilitate tourism flows between the EU and Colombia by promoting travel in particular in the respective low seasons. The EU delegation consists of representatives of European companies, industrial sector associations and horizontal business associations incorporating each a large number of industrial sectors.