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The Rail Golf Course
Home of the LPGA State Farm Classic and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., this course received a 4-star rating from Golf Digest.
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Center for performing arts in Springfield.
West of Wise Winery
Breathtaking scenery forms the backdrop for Local in season farm to fork cuisine, pleasurable pastimes and world-class entertainment at Walker's Bluff. What was planted as a family homestead long ago has grown into a picturesque vineyard that guests have been drawn to for its tranquility, style, unmistakable romance and fun family activities. We always extend an open-armed welcome to friends and visitors. We offer four venues to experience.
Mount Pulaski Heritage Wayside
This wayside interprets the career connection between Logan County and Abraham Lincoln.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Crowne Plaza Springfield
The Crowne Plaza Springfield hotel is the perfect place to stay to enjoy the area's history, culture and quirks. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, their goal is to make your experience a memorable one.
The Oaks Golf Course
This scenic, wooded 18-hole public golf course features a fully stocked pro shop.
Microtel Inn & Suites
Inviting 64-room inn located at Stevenson Drive exit off I-55, with indoor pool, continental breakfast, guest laundry, smoke free environment.
Super 8 Lodge South - Springfield
Newly renovated property with ample parking space. Right next to Interstates 55 & 72. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Holy Land Diner
Greek, Lebanese and Middle Eastern Buffet featuring falafel, gyros, hummus and a variety of other specialties. Vegetarian-friendly.
Mount Pulaski Township Historical Museum & Research Center
This museum contains numerous artifacts and memorabilia from the Mt. Pulaski area, as well as Abraham Lincoln items and information.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
Chinese, Thai, Japanese and American food with over a dozen hot and cold food stations, including a sushi bar.
Historic Marbold Farmstead
The Historic Marbold Farmstead is a treasured jewel in Menard County, Illinois. This was the central hub of the Marbold family farmland holdings, which consisted of over 4,000 acres. It was virtually self-sufficient, with several barns, dairy, chicken house, smoke house, ice house, boiler house and pump house. The original house, called Elmwood, was build in 1850 by John Marbold, a German immigrant and prominent Greenview farmer and businessman. Restoration efforts are underway. Located at 21722 State Hwy. 29 near Greenview.
Tinsley's Dry Goods
Crafts, toys, books and Lincoln souvenirs.
Don Panchito
A locally operated Mexican restaurant, they offer great lunch specials and an expansive menu. Also well known for home made Margaritas and imported beers.
The Colaw Rooming House
Return to Rt. 66, circa 1947, when you overnight at The Colaw Rooming House. Where you'll experience travel on the Mother Road before Interstates and motel chains were the norm. Located just 2 blocks from Rt. 66 in quaint Atlanta, Illinois, The Colaw Rooming House offers three bedrooms, two full baths, a charming living room with fireplace, dinning room, curved front porch, and delightful yellow and red 1940's kitchen. To further enhance your step back in time, your stay includes a complimentary breakfast at The Palms Grill Cafe-Atlanta's fully restored, circa 1935 small town diner. For more information please visit our website www.thecolawhouse.com
Lawrence Memorial Library/Mata Simpson Resource Center
In 1905 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the interior of this school library which has been restore to its original luster.
Illinois State Military Museum
Preserving the heritage of the Illinois National Guard, the museum is committed to collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the military artifacts associated with the citizen-soldiers of Illinois.
Lincoln Park District
The Lincoln Park District has been providing Central Illinois with quality programs and activities since 1961. The park District offers an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, golf driving range, sports complex with a weight room, basketball courts, volleyball courts, an area for walking, and vending machines for food and drink.
The Wardrobe
Upscale women's apparel.
Riverside Park Campground
66 sites and 66 hook-ups.
Grant's Homestyle Cafe
Home-style cooked meals. Friday night buffets.
Edward R. Madigan State Park
Enjoy the peaceful walking, biking or running trails with plenty of deer to be seen.
Erg Adoo
Educational supplies for parents and teachers.
Brookhill's Golf Club
This nine-hole, par 31 course includes a driving range.
Shambolee Golf Course
This beautiful, well-maintained 18-hole course has a long front nine with mature trees, and a short tricky back nine with water, bent grass, trees and greens.
Heritage In Flight Museum
The Heritage in Flight Museum is dedicated to the preservation of aviation history. The museum displays memorabilia and artifacts from all the military conflicts dating back to WWI. These mementos have been donated by both veterans and their families. The museum also offers tours and hosts flying events at the airport.
Vintage Fare
This luncheonette has different daily specials, fresh made sandwiches and salads, along with fresh made rolls. A variety of side salads made daily for everyones enjoyment, come in and see us.
Atlanta Museum
Exhibits focused on Abraham Lincoln, Route 66, and other aspects of Atlanta's history are featured. The Museum's Local History Resource Center provides extensive genealogy materials accessible to the public. Housed in a beautifully restored 1867 building, the Atlanta Museum presents both permanent and new, rotating exhibits. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Springfield Junior Blues
Minor and semi-pro hockey is played at the Nelson Recreation Center.
Stagecoach Inn/ Dunlap House
Built over 150 years ago, this wooden stagecoach inn once stood on Middletown's square, and is rumored to have hosted Abraham Lincoln and Daniel Webster.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store
Museum quality souvenirs ranging from period furniture to an Abraham Lincoln top hat.
Country Hills Golf Course
18-Hole, 6414 yard, par 72 public golf course. Front nine opened July 4, 1993; Back nine added July 4, 2002. Bentgrass greens, bluegrass/rye mix fairways, tees, and rough. Banquet facility to accommodate up to 110 guests and clubhouse seating for up to 200. Full service pro shop fully stocked with golf clubs, balls, equipment, clothing, towels, hats, and shoes.bPractice facilities include drivingvrange with three target greens, chipping and putting green, practice bunker.
American Harvest Eatery
American Harvest explores the concept of farm-to-table cuisine, using the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers and complemented with a variety of craft beers
Maid Rite - Springfield
Restaurant has been in business since 1924 offering specialty, "Maid Rite" sandwiches, french fries and root beer.
Best Western Clearlake Plaza
New motel just minutes away from downtown.
Potter Drugs
Pharmacy with Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop. Kick back at this pharmacy/soda fountain and enjoy Green Rivers and other treats. Fountain includes old fashioned counter, stools and small ice cream tables. Closed Sundays
Cherished Memories
A fascinating shop full of many different features. This shop has antiques, special glassware, old books, vintage merchandise, hand-poured candles, and many knickknacks.
First Wok
Enjoy this one of a kind Chinese restaurant, with exceptional service, a clean atmosphere, with a wide selection of food to choose from. Meals are served with hot tea, soft drinks, or water. Dine in or carryout.
Madigan State Park
Hiking, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, birdwatching and limited hunting are available at this 750-acre park along Salt Creek.
Logan County Courthouse
This 1905 Neo-Classical building features a stained glass dome, the longest-serving courtroom in Illinois, a mosaic of the state seal, a statue of Abraham Lincoln and murals of Logan County.
Lincoln Park District Recreation Center
Public swimming pool, tennis courts, and soccer fields offer an area for your family to come play.
Nelson Center
A multi-purpose recreation complex that provides leisure endeavors for all ages, including public ice skating, group skating, lessons, and learn-to-play hockey. In the summer enjoy the outdoor public pool.
Curran Antique Mall
50-plus dealers feature antique furniture, primitives, glassware, etc.
Wild Hare Cafe
This hometown cafe offers wonderful homemade dishes that are guaranteed to please! Their cafe also offers seating that will take you back in time! BYOB. They offer a nice selection of wine glasses, but you have to bring your own wine. Organic, homemade selections.
Lincoln Christian University Theatre
Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of stage productions at the Lincoln Christian University & Seminary Theater. The productions vary depending on the year and the season. Offers a fall play, Christmas Production, and a spring musical.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Clothes, furniture, toys, and lots of miscellaneous.
Emden Heritage Wayside
Located at the Emden Community Building, this sign interprets Logan County's proximity to Abraham Lincoln and his travels along the 8th Judicial Circuit
Serendipity Stitches
Offering great hand-made items with quality, this store offers a little piece of homemade heaven. They also offer custom framing and sewing supplies and are located directly on the square in Lincoln.
Oakland Cemetery
The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln's first sweetheart, is located at Oakland Cemetery. Her tombstone bears an inscription written by poet Edgar Lee Masters, who is burried nearby.
Longbridge Golf Course
Longbridge features a nine-hole, par 36 course.
Gramma Ginna's Deli & Fudge Shop
Located in Scheels at Legacy Pointe Town Center, a super-sized sporting goods and outdoor store, this restaurant features gourmet soups and sandwiches, coffee,fudge and gelato.
Hallie's on the Square
Home of the Famous Schnitzel.
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town is a little slice of heaven in Elkhart. If you are looking for a place that gives you great home-cooked meals at a reasonable price you have found the place you want to eat. Talk of the Town employees will welcome you in and you will feel like you have been a part of the town forever.
Augie's Front Burner
Eclectic cuisine located in the heart of downtown Springfield.
Mary Todd's Hallmark Gifts and More
A great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs. They offer a wide selection of gift cards, figurines, books and more. Stop by today to take a look at what Mary Todd's has to offer, on the square in Downtown Lincoln.
MKS Jewelers Ltd.
A locally owned business specialized in fine jewelry. Conveniently located in Downtown Lincoln, just off the courthouse square. Affordable prices and great pieces.
Atlanta Public Library
Built in 1908, this National Register Property is one of Illinois' few octagonal-shaped public libraries. Its gilded rotunda and interior rooms, filled with solid-oak woodwork, reflect its classic architecture. Local volunteers who comprise the "Keepers of the Clock" take turns on a weekly basis hand-winding the 1909 Seth Thomas clock housed in the library's clock tower.
Pao Bistro
Pao is a casual gourmet restaurant and bar with a focus on Pacific Coast Cuisine with an American Asian feel. From spring to fall you can enjoy watching the sun set from the outdoor patio, which is one of the best patios Springfield has to offer.
Abe's Inc.
Beautiful arranged gift shop. It has lovely wedding and shower gifts. Huge selection of candies, specialty coffee and other various unique items throughout the store.
Bernie & Betty's Pizza
Casual, family-style pizzeria featuring fresh pastas, sandwiches, horsehoes and pizza, including their famous sour-dough crust.
McCormick's restaurant
BBQ ribs, pulled meats, burgers, sandwiches and Friday fish dinners make this a popular family friendly restaurant.
J. Parkes Originals
This store contains jewelry, gift items, and clothing.
Sleep Inn of Springfield
Free continental breakfast. Free local calls. Cable TV with Showtime and pay-per-view available.
Springfield Clock Company
Four Willows Golf Course
Four Willows features a nine-hole, par 35 course.
CITY:Mason City
Russel Stovers Candies
Located right off I-55 they offer a wide variety of discounted candies and they also sell fudge and ice cream. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Russel Stovers.
Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This powerful granite monument and its eternal flame pay tribute to the 2,981 Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War and died or are still missing. Located at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Unique floral and craft shop that will inspire the artist within.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Daphne's Family Restaurant
A local favorite, this family restaurant features home cooked meals at a low price. Their menu offers cuisine from across the world. They offer affordable breakfast all day long, as well as hearty dinners and great lunches.
Vin Fiz Landing
The historic flight of the Vin Fiz was the first air crossing over the United States. A marker located at the Dunlap House indicates the spot where the small airplane landed in Middletown on October 9,1911.
The Theatre in the Park
Located within Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, this 500-seat outdoor theater presents summer productions.
The Plaid Rooster
Nestled on the wooded banks of the Sangamon River at New Salem Historic Site and offering a unique casual dining experience with a variety of Italian and American entrees. Banquet and group sales menu available. Accommodations for up to 200. Really great.
Prairie Years
The unique shop of Prairie Years offers an eclectic variety of items so that every shopper finds something that they will like. Come and view a great selection of gifts and purchases that will leave you asking yourself, "When can I come back?!"
Sunnyside Acres
Small campground.
Serving contemporary, American cuisine.
Dublin Pub
Traditional pub food, specializing in Horseshoe Sandwiches and Irish fare
Imagination Plus
China, silver, candles and miscellaneous gifts.
Super 8 Motel - Lincoln
43 rooms, sits back-to-back with Comfort Inn, semi parking available, all major credit cards accepted, no checks please. Free cable/HBO, and free local and 1-800 calls.
Recycled Records
Hard-to-find old records, tapes, CDs, furniture and lots of miscellaneous.
Elkhart Farmer's Market
A variety of locally grown fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted items will be available every Saturday form 8am to noon, from May to October.
Gunnar Mast Trading Post
Filled with antiques, collectibles, rockabilly art, books, photos, toys and hats, this trading post has something for everyone! Across from the Palms Grill!
Bethel One Room Schoolhouse
An icon of days past, this one-room schoolhouse has been restored by the Emden Historical Society.
Guzzardo's Italian Villa
Enjoy this upper class Italian Restaurant in downtown Lincoln, serving wine with food. Not handicapped accessible.
LaBonte's Luggage and Gifts
Luggage and accessories.
Sam Sorrento's Ristorante
They offer a wide variety of Italian cuisine offering pasta and pizza. They also offer a tasty Alfredo pizza. Sure to please any pizza connoisseur.
Hampton Inn
64 bedroom newly opened hotel
Authentic, Mexican cuisine.
Three Roses Floral
This fabulous flower shop also offers gift ideas and florals for any occasion. silk flowers, furniture, pictures and more!
Books & Crooks
This library is located in the town's old jailhouse, and still features the original cells. Feel free to take a book and curl up in your favorite cell.
CITY:New Holland
Baymont Inn and Suites - Springfield
Double, king, business king, leisure suite, whirlpool suite and executive board room which accommodates up to 25.
Peggy's Place
Peggy's Place is a great hometown restaurant focusing on catering.
Alley-Bi Saloon
Bar & Grill
Dynasty Asian Cuisine
Featuring a wide variety of Asian specialties including sushi, teriyaki, Thai dishes and a full bar with speedy service and a pleasant dining area
Idle Hour
This is The Home of the Gyros, along with an assortment of other foods to choose from, like cheesburgers, hot dogs, and hot ham and cheese. They have appetizers such as cheese balls, fried mushrooms, and onion rings. Top it off with a drink of choice.
The Farm
A visit to The Farm means many things to many people. Some come to find unique, hand-made, one of a kind items in our Shop. Many enjoy the beautiful Gardens to see hard-to-find plants in a landscape situation or to relax under an arbor. It is a favorite spot for wedding photos, senior pictures and family events. The Greenhouse features a variety of plants that you won't find at the big box stores. Couples and families can enjoy a relaxing weekend in The Loft B&B, with luxurious amenities, privacy and a great view of our 63 rolling acres. Groups book The Farm for hayrides, group tours, picnics and bonfires throughout the year.
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Camp Butler is one of the 120 national cemeteries that served as a Civil War training camp, as well as a POW camp for Confederate soldiers. Call the cemetery office to schedule a tour.


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The votes are in for this month's Wine Whore Wednesday and the winner has been chosen!
January's Winner:
Congratulations to Melanie0 (http://lakewood-dallas.blackwhiteread.com/view/articles/13161) for raking in 92% of the vote! Runner up congrats are also in order to Foodwinechickie (http://bit.ly/7rnkzH) for second place. You both win FREE Wine Whore T-Shirts for winning and everyone who participated will also receive FREE Wine Whore bumper stickers!
If you missed January's Wine Whore Wednesday, don't worry! You can still get involved in next month's contest!
Here's how it works:
Every month a theme will be announced. Post your essay/response to the theme on your blog, Facebook page, or wherever else you can find a place to post it on the internet. The deadline to post the link to your entry (in the comment section below) will be the first Wednesday of every month. After this deadline, there will be exactly one week of voting. After the votes are tallied, the winning entry will be announced and prizes, fame, and bragging rights will be awarded!
February's topic:
Ever puke on your dog, wind up lost in another country, or just swirl onto the person standing next to you? What's your most embarrassing wine moment?
Good luck and be sure to post the links to your entries here by February 3, 2010.
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"Chardonnay is a regal grape for its role in producing the greatest dry white wines in the world - white Burgundies - and for being one of the main grapes of Champagne. Today it also ends up in a huge amount of everyday wine."
Look everyone, it's King Chardonnay! Bow down in the buttery presence of his overoaked awesomeness!
Sure, Chard makes up a lot of "everyday wine", but as for White Burgundies being the greatest dry wines in the world, I don't know if I agree... Do you?
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Sometimes you just have to put everyday stress aside and enjoy the good things in life. This weekend was one of those moments for me. I'm not sure what I was celebrating, but whatever it was, I did it up right! Between last Thursday's fun at The Wine Room, Friday night's kick ass dinner, and even my late adventures last night, I feel satisfied. It's nice to feed your libido with the tasty formula of good food, good drinks, and good friends. That's what life is all about!
Unfortunately life also requires that I work my 9-5 in order to support weekends such as this. If I have to go back to work tomorrow, at least I feel happy, satisfied, and ready to get back to the grind!
Did you celebrate life this weekend? How do you like to feed your libido?
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The Wine:
Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Numanthia Thermes Toro Spain 2006
The Affair:
What can I say about last night? It was an experience... an AWESOME experience!
Thanks to your help, I solved my $500 dinner dilemma, by choosing two bottles of wine that I would have never tried before. Both bottles were excellent... Thermes proved once again that an excellent Spanish wine doesn't have to break the bank and Dominus restored my faith in CA Cabs with it's dry everlasting finish and never-ending character.
The Cab made friends with my fatty Ribeye and quickly became my favorite of the two while Sheila found the smoother, slightly sweeter, well rounded Thermes to be her pick of the two.
This affair left me feeling so good, I had to have a nice cigar and an ounce of my favorite Cognac ala Louis XIII to finish off the evening.
Ahh, life is good!
What are YOU drinking to celebrate the weekend?
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The Wine:
Chateau Gruaud Larose St. Julien 1998
The Affair:
Last night I met up for one of my favorite pastimes, drinking wine, with blogger buddy Frank Morgan from Drink What You Like. Unfortunately Brian from The Other 46 couldn't make it, but I think he would have been proud of our wine selections. I think we finally broke our bad luck streak.
The secret: Choose more aged Bordeaux wine!
This 1998 bottle of Grand Cru Bordeaux from St. Julien smelled much different than your California red. This bottle captured how I would picture the scent of Noah's Arc... packed with sweat, dung, and even a bit of grassy mold. This may not sound attractive or even drinkable at all, but the truth is quite the opposite. Although I can see it as somewhat of an acquired taste, it was beautiful!
It's going to be hard to top this threesome affair, but I have a good feeling that tonight's dinner is going to another night to remember.
Thank you for kicking it with me Frank! I look forward to coming up to Virginia and drinking more with you and all of the other VA wine bloggers very soon!
What are YOU drinking to celebrate the weekend?
For this and other affairs, check out the summary of scores, map, or even choose my next bottle.
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Although I've paid a lot of attention to folks such as Robert Parker and Gary V., I realize that there are a lot of wine bloggers out there that deserve their fair share of recognition here on The Wine Whore.
Today, I'd like to spotlight two such individuals who contribute every day to the world of wine by sharing their thoughts, time, and ideas with everyone. Cheers!
Lenn Thompson
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the New York Dork Report... oops, I meant CORK Report... is always a surefire source of great reading material for those who suffer from insomnia.
Check out this jewel Lenn posted just yesterday:
"The nose is a bit less funky than the 2001, showing ripe black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit with a gently earthy note beneath, with a little lead pencil."
Hey, that sounds like every other wine review tasting note I've ever read... well, that is, except for the lead pencil... nice twist, man!
For more pompous, pretentious, verbal diarrhea, you can also follow Lenn on twitter.
Dale Cruse
Dale's blog, DrinksAreOnMe, was also recently featured on Tom Wark's Fermentation. In this article, Dale calls himself the Hugh Hefner of wine and explains that:
"It's a fact of life that people like boobs more than they like wine."
Boy, I don't know what we would do without boobs? Dale's awkwardly placed images of women offer a great distraction to the wine content featured on his site that noone would otherwise care for.
Now, if you like bald pictures of dudes instead, be sure to follow Dale on twitter.
Congratulations to Lenn and Dale for their blog spotlight! Keep up the great work!
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Check it out!
I've been featured by Chris from The Wine Apprentice in today's Wine Blog Spotlight!
As you know, blogging really takes a lot of time, energy, patience, and dare I say, intestinal fortitude... but it's moments like this and people like yourself that make it all worth it!
Cheers and thank you!
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The Wine:
Jacob's Creek St. Hugo Cabernet 2004
The Affair:
Every week the local supermarket has a special on one cut of beef... well, this week the special was PORTERHOUSE!!!
Before I tell you about my wine affair, lemme take a second to pay homage to this particular cut of steak. Porterhouse is like the split personality of steaks... conjured up for those who normally can't make up their minds between a NY Strip and a Fillet. It literally is two steaks in one. BRILLIANT! While my heart will always belong to the awesomely fatty Ribeye, the Porterhouse is my mistress.
Last night was an affair with my mistress...
Mrs. Whore picked up a couple of these bad boys for my to throw on the grill and I was more than happy to oblige. She always knows that I'm down for a good grilling and it's a great way to help her get some relief from the kitchen!
Now on to the wine...
I've been opening some pretty sweet bottles of wine lately so I didn't want to break the bank again last night... but then again, I needed something strong enough to enjoy with steak. While anxiously digging through the wine "cellar" I yelled out to my wife "What should I open" and of course was offered no help. I countered with "How much should it cost?" and the words "20 dollars!" echoed back.
Ok, $20... hmmm, despite the fact that I knew this particular bottle costs more like $30-$40, I have been waiting for the right moment, or should I say excuse, to crack into it. That's why I tore apart my wine "cellar" to find none other than this one special bottle of Cabernet from Jacob's Creek.
Let me just say that this is easily the BEST Cab I've had from Jacob's Creek. I would even venture to say that it had a lot of the qualities that I look for in a REALLY GOOD Cabernet: beautiful nose, full body, sexy tannins, and a strong finish. Jacob's Creek obviously trying (and succeeding) to prove that they CAN make good wine to meet more budgets as well as higher-end expectations of quality.
I would put this bottle of St. Hugo among my favorites in the less than $100/bottle category of Cabs. Although a lot of California Cabernet tends to be a bit overpriced, this Aussie wine is a great alternative and can be found for only $35. I would even rank this bottle higher than another Australian favorite of mine, Penfolds Bin 389, which sells for about the same price.
What are you waiting for?!
Go get yourself some steak, a bottle of St. Hugo, and tear it up! Unless you're a vegetarian, I'm pretty sure you're gonna enjoy it! I know I did!
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Last year at the Make a Wish silent charity auction I bid on a $500 dinner at a restaurant somewhat local restaurant... and WON!
Sounds great, right?
Well, the problem is that my wife and I decided to use our dinner this Friday and I can't figure out which bottle or bottles of wine to choose! I want to stay as close to the $500 total which includes meal and beverages (minus tax and gratuity) and I figure that since this place is a bit pricey, the cost of our food and before dinner drinks will probably run about $200-$250. That leaves us about $250 to spend on wine. Being a good wino, I called ahead and had the wine list emailed to me.
Which bottle(s) would you choose from this wine list?
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Before Virtual Pivot Point bikes, Santa Cruz's line of iconic single-pivot bikes populated everything from singletrack to DH. Contrary to evolutionary logic, that suspension design didn't fizzle out. In fact, it continues to thrive in the Superlight 29 D XC Complete Mountain Bike due to a wallet friendly balance of performance and value.
With 100mm of wheel travel, a hydroformed aluminum frame, and a Shimano Deore drivetrain, the Superlight 29 D XC offers performance to rival bikes costing twice as much -- with the reliability to keep it out of the shop and on the trail. The light yet strong front and rear triangles are shaped and butted to place more material where it's needed, ensuring strength and stiffness.
But, that strength isn't going to hamper the climb to the top, because of the hydroforming. Santa Cruz eliminated any excess weight to keep the Superlight, well super-light. With big wheels, stiffness is paramount, that's why you'll find that the rear triangle has an asymmetric shape. This prevents flex and ensures suspension motion is directed to the rear shock and not into flexing the frame, which would cause it to dog trot around switchbacks or across rock gardens.
The Superlight relies on SC's proven suspension pivot location. It's placed slightly above and forward of the middle chainring, to offer responsive pedaling when seated. One drawback of single pivot designs has always been out-of-the-saddle sprinting, because the suspension will compress under rider loads -- losing energy to moving parts. Luckily, shock technology has mitigated that drawback. The Fox Float CTD equipped on this Superlight has three distinct damping settings, and one of them is designed to counter those stand-up pedaling forces.
The CTD, or Climb, Trail, Descend, setting on the rear shock offers damping for any trail situation. If you're going to sprint up a fire road, the Climb setting will essentially lock out the rear shock -- but remain compliant over water bars or sharp edge bumps. The trail setting provides a more active motion to assist with traction when climbing punchy root-laden hills, and flowy sections of trail. And the descend setting offers unrestricted motion for technical downhill sections of trail.
Up front is a 100mm Rock Shox Recon Silver TK fork with a standard quick release and Turn Key lock out adjustment. For wheels, the Superlight rolls on a hand laced and tensioned wheelset consisting of WTB i19 rims, DT Swiss 14 gauge spokes, and SRAM MTH 716/746 hubs. The wheels are slowed by Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm front and rear rotors.
The Superlight R XC kit consists primarily of X5 drivetrain components; such as the front derailleur, shifters, and crank. Out back is an X7 rear derailleur and a PG 1030 11-36t cassette with a KMC X10 chain connecting everything together. Race Face completes the Superlight 29 D XC package with Ride handlebars, seatpost, and stem.
The Santa Cruz Superlight 29 D XC Complete Mountain Bike comes in sizes Small though X-Large and two colors, Black/Green or Burnt Orange/Silver.


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HR Data Enters the Equation
So-called "Big Data" offers may help human resources departments break out of the support-function straitjacket and show how their work lies at the heart of ongoing success.
"It could be a potential game-changer for HR, but it's going to require a change in HR competencies and how HR is comfortable in using data to influence and inform the business and not simply track and measure compliance-related issues," says Ken Lahti, vice president of product development and innovation at talent-measurement firm SHL America.
The best-performing HR departments are harvesting big data so their leaders arrive at the proverbial top table with insights about pivotal roles, critical skills and gaps, says Harry Osle, global HR transformation and advisory practice leader at The Hackett Group.
"Why would you want a seat at the table if you have nothing to say?" Osle says.
Companies ranging from Aetna Inc. to PepsiCo Inc. are culling workforce data to prepare the pipeline of future leaders and to build a workforce whose skills match business priorities.
FedEx Corp. mathematically models multiple operational scenarios to help internal customers make better business decisions, says Tracey Smith, a business strategist with the FedEx Express unit, which has done such planning for three years. Smith and her colleagues also focus on the roles that matter most to executing the business strategy.
But for most companies, workforce analysis and planning remains an aspiration, not a reality, says Marc Effron, president of the consulting firm The Talent Strategy Group. The problem isn't a lack of data; most organizations have a lot of numbers.
"What they don't have on staff is not just someone who can crunch the numbers—that's step one—but someone who can tell a business story about the numbers," Effron says.
In part, it's because strategic workforce planning is a new methodology, says Mary Young, a human capital researcher at The Conference Board. Effective workforce planning leaders are likely to have held roles within HR and in finance, sales or other functions, she says.
Some organizations have pulled people with the right blend of analytical and strategic skills from HR information system teams or consumer insight departments, says Bryan Hancock, a principal in the Atlanta office of McKinsey & Co.
But even then, companies must make sure they don't simply generate reports that don't help with growth. Ask yourself what problem you're solving for the business, Hancock says. "You have to make sure what you're bringing is actionable and insightful," he says.
Need to rally support for strategic workforce planning? Have the chief human resources officers write a memo to the board and deliver it as part of a talent update, Hancock says.
"The head of HR can say, 'Here are the trends in the business that we see, obviously informed by the strategy, and here are the implications on people,' " Hancock says. "Taking that proactive view at the most senior levels of the HR organization is one of the most important things that can be done."
Some experts argue that employee-performance data are not going to tell a company if it has the leaders of tomorrow in today's workforce. SHL's Lahti says companies should assess "workforce potential"—objective measures of skills and competencies identified using tools ranging from personality tests to simulations. These tests focus on "attributes of the person as opposed to the effectiveness of that person in that current role," Lahti says.
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Every year in spring we get a fresh start for the new year. Our scores are yet to be determined and we can hope for a better performance for the year.
We no longer have to think about what did or didn't happen last season, we can simply plan for the performance ahead.
Opening Day of Major League Baseball offers us this chance for renewal. Celebrate today with our baseball themed home decor.
The new Piccolo floor lamp design caught our eye. From designer Robert Sonneman, it has three adjustable lamp arms and heads that allow you to point light just where it's needed. Each lamp can be turned on or off independently of the others, giving you even more flexibility. It also comes in a white luxe look.
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Since we shifted over to daylight savings, I have been having trouble getting up in the morning. My room is so dark that I would rather keep on sleeping than start the day.
And it's a blaring shock to the system when I turn on the nightstand light. I need some kind of in-between light for those sleepy transition points. I'd like to install a dimmer on the light next to my bed. That way I can add just a little bit of light to get me up without the unpleasant cringe. A writer for the Chicago Sun Times recommends the use of sconces.
Another option might be a table lamp with a built-in nightlight like this one on the left.
Have you found a good solution for waking up in the dark?
John recently did a post on these energy-efficient LED retrofit kits on February 27th. In the meantime, our the team from the Lamps Plus Professionals side attended a trade show. They had a booth with these retrofit kits actually installed. They were really enthusiastic about how well these recessed modules work and came back with some pretty exciting additional information:
That means that if you use these lights an average of 5 hours a day, the bulbs could last over 25 years!
Learn more by reading our LED recessed lighting article or browse the recessed lighting collection at Lamps Plus to see the very latest energy efficient LED fixtures and more.
Celebrate the cozy ambience that a few vintage accents can add to any environment. These six items embody vintage style:
Check out this great-looking before and after feature in teenVogue. They placed one of our wall mirrors over the fireplace.
I like how they placed the flowers right in front of the mirror. That really maximizes the color impact. I want to try that at home with mirrored glass candlesticks and a floral table arrangement. Find them both in our home decor collection.
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Holyoke Chamber of Commerce presents a First Dollar of Profit at newly-opened Strandz Salon at 101 E. Emerson St. in Holyoke last week. Chamber director Mary Tomky is pictured in center with Strandz owners Misti Redman, at left, and Holli Purkeypile.
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Next mod on the list, traditional right-hand/side shift?
I do not disagree with them goodlooking, how could I? They look as if intended for the bullet: the proof is in the picture.My concern with them is with rain, or do you live in all sunshine country?
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We bought a leftover unit 70 tag in 2011. After doing our research we decided to scrap it and not even go.
Do any of you wyomingites have an insight in regards to the health of the pronghorn in these two hunt areas? I hunted area 70 last year and it was rather dreadful on public land, we did see some good bucks in area 69 though. Just curious how things are looking this year?
We bought a leftover unit 70 tag in 2011. After doing our research we decided to scrap it and not even go.
shouldn't have any problem tagging a 13" buck in there.
A lot of the antelope in 70 will head to private land after the opener. There is BLM in 70 to hunt, but a lot of hunters as well. Lots of Private ground in 70, you best have a good GPS and a land status chip. Plenty of G&F presence to enforce trespass laws. I quit hunting area#70 10 years ago. Trophy quality isn't there anymore, the bucks get shot off young. Just my opinion.
I hunted 70 two seasons ago. We got our goats but it required a huge amount of time and effort and was a brutal hunt. I would never put in for that tag again unless I had access to a large piece of private land. It is deceiving because the maps show a bunch of huntable land in southern part of the unit but there was not a single goat in that area. Waste of time and money in my opinion.
Airborne1, I hunted the 63-2 along the south border of 69 and did see quite a few antelope in area 69 while driving to and from Alcova. Did not see anything huge but did see what looked like 11-13" bucks in area 69. Haven't been there this year, just commenting on what I did see last year.
My dad and I hunted area 70 in 2012 and killed our antelope on private land for a $100 trespass fee. I lined up two ranches about 8 months in advance after seeing the asterisk next to unit 70!! We did scout the public land in the southern portion of unit 70 and saw a couple groups of does around Ryan's Hill (Prospect Hill) but that was it. We didn't really get into the unit though due to my dad's health, we just glassed along CR 319. I plan on really walking into unit 70 this year to fill my doe tag. I drew an either sex tag in area 69 with 2 pp, based on the draw results I got pretty lucky drawing area 69 this year!! We did see quite a few antelope in area 69 however so my hopes were pretyy high until I saw that the quota was reduced in area 69 leading me to believe the qauntity of antelope were down in area 69 this year but we'll see? Plan on getting there 3 days before the season opener to scout both hunt areas. I did purchase a GPS and the Wyoming land ownership micro chip based on last years hunt simply using the BLM map for unit 70, the GPS and chip should help out a bit I would thing? Does anyone know of a good meat processor in Casper?
What did you end up going home with last year on 63-2 hunt? We hunted in the southeastern part of the unit and after sorting thru a lot of smaller bucks were able to get two mid-70s bucks. Just curious what quality of bucks you were seeing on the northern end of the 63-2 unit.
Mostly 10"-13" bucks. I did see 2 or 3 that were fairly tall 13"-14.5" (guessing) but they didn't have much mass. I ony hunted for 3 days and didn't really know what I was doing. I'm sure there were bigger ones in there. I ended up shooting one that I taped at 12.5" each side with good bases and prongs but really weak tops. Nothing close to mid 70's. I think I rough scored it in the mid 60's. He is still getting beetled at the taxi. Bugs must not be hungry, its been almost a year. Didn't know if I could drive thorough the Forsberg? ranch so I didn't get very far in the south end of the unit on after crossing the river at the miracle mile.
Sorry for getting off topic but where I was huting was only about 2 miles from the 63-2 / 69 border..........


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I would like to commission a set of mapping elements for a map we're making.
A few words about the project:
We're a small publishing house, we issue a bi-monthly comic book. We're still in the beginning but we felt the need for a map (stories were starting to get mixed up with regards to location)
The comic book is of the fantasy/magic persuasion.
You can see a few things here - Personaje - Harap Alb continua
(sorry it's in Romanian)
We already have the map. We made it to fit the comic book timeline, the initial story we started from (a 130 years old local fairytale) and the episodes we have so far.
So the large features are set in stone. We can maybe move the river points of origin but not the actual "ending" . There is one area that's "iffy" with regards to realism (we have a large river that flows alongside a vast canyon instead of flowing into it) We know it's not entirely kosher but we sort of "fixed it" by adding some mountains and terrain elevation between the river and the canyon. Couldn't be helped - it's closely related to the story and needs to be like it is.
I made the map in illustrator (for which I have Cartographers' Guild to thank). There are no textures, just blocks of color. It's been received with tremendous acclaim by our fan-base and we've felt encouraged to take it to the next level. I must confess I "stole" some mountains from a tutorial I found here on CG.
You can see the map here: http://www.harapalbcontinua.ro/harta/harta_HAc.pdf
What we want:
We're partial to old style maps (think sea monsters and woodcut patterns on seas)
We like subdued, washed out colors.
We do want color delimitation - forests are green, mountains have snow-capped peaks, seas are blue/turquoise/green, deserts are red and yellow, etc
We want a hand-drawn feel
It has to be of professional quality.
It will go to print.. We hope to make large-scale prints for sale in our shop but at the very least it will be included in the comic book as a 2-page spread.
The map will be around 80-90 cm by 50-70 cm so textures and such will have to be on the large side
Raster is ok.
We are not rushed but we would like to have something meaningful within 1.5-2 months.
We need the cartographer to agree to refrain from using the elements on his own commercial projects for at least 2 years.
The work may (with our blessings) be used for portfolio.
We will give credit.
We have a budget of $150 - of which $75 payable upfront as advance.
We will send the cartographer a large print (along with our first paid order from the shop - we will not print it in large scale before we get a first order)
Our undying gratitude.
We need all elements to be hand drawn and most important, be "part of the same family"
- Mountains
At least 5 mountain types (mountain range, solo large, solo medium, group, [important] island mountain
- Hills
At least 4 types of hills (grassy/forested hill, range, solo and sand dunes)
- Canyon walls
At least 6 types of walls (straight vertical [with/without cracks and mini"caves"], ramp, upslope, single projection and [IMPORTANT] ice walls)
Walls need to work together - meld nicely into each-other as they will worm a single map feature
- Vegetation
At least 5 types each of the following trees: Coniferous, Decidous, semi-tropical (no palm trees but generic "could-be-found-at-the-tropics)
The tree categories will each need (solo - at least 3 types and cluster - at least 2 types)
Some type of vegetation found at the top of the canyon walls - bush or very large grass
The textures can be free textures the cartographer has used previously, found or bought on the internet, etc - as long as they already fit or will be modified to fit the theme and feel of the map.
- Land textures:
At least 4 types of grasses (mountain grazing, plains, steppe/savannah, near desert/yellow sparse)
At least 2 types of deserts (plain yellow/whitish and [IMPORTANT] red desert)
At least 3 types of coastline (frozen tundra, regular beach with sparse vegetation and semi-tropical beaches)
At least 2 types of rock texture (plain bluish stone and snow/ice mountains)
At least 2 types of "empty" ground (snow, brown)
- Water textures:
At least 3 types of water textures (frozen along coastline, deep sea and regular/semi-tropical along coastline)
Woodcut texture for water/land
- Special texture
This requires a bit more explanation. We don't have all the map features in place. There are large areas of land that we have purposely left without features.
We would like a "fog-of-war" type of texture for those areas. We will replace it with actual map features once we decide what's actually in there.
- Unifying texture
Grunge + Parchment to place on top of everything
The above may seem overkill for a map that will show an entire continent. However, parts of the continent will be developed into subsequent maps of countries/even cities.
We will be using the features for those as well. I'm sure not all will fit and I would like to use the same cartographer in the future for those maps.
You can contact me at panu.ionascu.mihai--at--hacbd[.]ro
Thank you and hope one of you will pick up my commission. There's so many talented people here, we're sure to find one who has some spare time.


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TV Dads: The Doting, the Dramatic and the Dreadful...
All over primetime TV there are fathers. Fathers who inspire and provide a steadfast guiding hand to their offspring and dads who can be mean drunks and blow of their kids to attend to their own selfish needs. Here's a look at the fathers who populate the world of TV families on the likes of Parenthood, Modern Family and The Good Wife, just the good, the bad and the ugly.
Devoted & Doting Dads
Adam Braverman, Parenthood: A father of an occasionally rebellious teen girl and an autistic grade school aged boy, Adam is an involved dad who takes an interest in his children's schooling, who used to coach his son's Little League team and is supportive and loving to his wife Kristina. Adam once punched out a man at a grocery store when the guy smack-talked about his son, but it was a gesture of support and love for his kid, despite the violence involved. As of the season finale this spring, the uber-responsible Adam lost his job and learned that his wife is pregnant. And Adam laughed at the insanity of it all. When I looked over at my own husband Scott during that finale, he just raised his eyebrows, likely hoping there'd be no pregnancy surprises in our future given that we already have three kids.
Eric Taylor, Friday Night Lights: The respected Texas high school football coach and father of two is the epitome of the devoted family man. Coach Eric Taylor been challenged this season as his oldest child, a teen daughter, dropped out of college and hid at home in shame after she had an affair with a married teaching assistant. In the midst of one of the games my husband was coaching for our son's Little League team, I texted him Coach Taylor's famous motto, "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose." It made my own Coach Taylor smirk.
Cameron Tucker, Mitchell Pritchett and Jay Pritchett, Modern Family: I love these guys. I really do. Each of these three Modern Family fathers are fabulous but in completely different ways. The adoptive dads of baby Lily, Cameron and Mitchell, Cam provides the heart and the emotional connection for the family while Mitchell provides pragmatism and overprotective caution. Then there's Jay who already raised two kids and is stunned to find himself raising his second wife's son Manny. But this time, Jay's being a heck of a lot more sensitive and caring than he was during his first go-round with fatherhood.
Mike Heck, The Middle: Scott and I laugh out loud at least once during episodes of The Middle and adore the down-to-earth, sensible, loving parenting depicted by Mike Heck, a father of three. He invoked tough love when his slacker teen son Axl wouldn't help around the house, he was supportive when his kooky middle school daughter Sue "won" an award for cross country (everyone got an award) and attempted to guide his grade school aged son Brick through his fear of bridges. Gotta love Mike.
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Organization Inspiration: Family Entryways from Our House Tours
When you have kids, it can seem like there's a never-ending supply of items that need to be stored near the door: bags, coats, seasonal accessories, outdoor toys, shoes…the list goes on and on. Whether your entryway is large or small, there are plenty of ways to keep the mess at bay. Here are some entryways from our house tours to give you some ideas as to how to make the most of your own space.
Top Row:
1. Family Friendly Austin ModHouse: Rows of shoe cabinets keep the entryway organized and tidy without taking up too much space.
2. Audrey's Family Collection: A bench, shelves, and hooks make this small wall an incredibly functional area, and some stripes make it a happy first sight.
3. Linton & Rob's Colorful Family Home: By using vintage pieces of furniture as storage and adding books, art, and a piano to the room, this spacious entryway feels like an integrated part of the home rather than a corridor to other living areas.
4. The Figgle Family's Cozy First Home: Backpacks are kept at the ready thanks to some strategic hooks and shelves.
5. Chris & Colleen's Small, Hip Family Home: I love the idea of hanging mittens and gloves from clothespins. This keeps them tidy, while also turning them into an artistic feature.
Second Row:
1. Carl & Emma's Well-Traveled Family Home: Shoes are tucked neatly under a bench, while hooks keep accessories and bags organized.
2. Lucy & Thomas Say Goodbye to their Artful Family Home: A shoe cabinet on unused stair-landing space, topped with some colorful art turns into an empty corner into a handy and beautiful space.
3. Pam & Bryan's Comfortably Creative Family Home: In this narrow entryway, everything has a place.
4. Ralph & Michelle's One Big Happy Family Home: You'd never know that they have four kids, thanks to all the hidden storage in this entryway bench. This is a great solution for a narrow space.
5. Laurel & Conor's Silver Spring Family House: Colorful accents make this corner a cheery spot.
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Day in, Day out
It seems like each day, someone new steps to the front of the line to be the hero for the Royals. Last night, Zack Greinke led the way. He was boosted by the offense from Jose Guillen early and Alex Gordon late, but Greinke shut the A's down.
Tonight, Gil Meche, with a two-game winning streak steps to the front of the line to hopefully be that hero. To see what's been going on with the Boys in Blue, let's go Around the Horn…
Zack Greinke set his career strikeout high earlier this season (actually he tied it), but last night he upped it by one. Greinke punched out 11 A's. Greinke struck out 7 of the nine hitters he faced at least once. Only Kurt Suzuki and Carlos Gonzalez ended the night without being fooled by Greinke.
More than his K's though, Oakland hit only .231 against him for the night. That includes the two hits he gave up before being relieved by Ramon Ramirez. In the eighth, Greinke struck out the first batter, allowed his first walk of the night and then gave up the two hits.
Fans can be encouraged by the fact that Greinke wasn't satisfied with his outing. After the game he told reporters he was rolling and then in the eighth he walked a batter "for no reason," which got him into trouble.
Greinke's solid performance came on the heels of good starts by each member of the rotation, which has owned a collective 2.12 ERA over the last five games. During the last turn, Royals starters have allowed just seven runs in 29.2 innings. Oh, and you know what the best thing about a rotation is? It comes back around again. So good news, tonight's starter is Gil Meche, the man who started the recent starting surge and the man who has a 2.67 ERA over his last nine starts.
It's said that hitters will feed off each other. The Royals are doing that right now. They have 10 homers since the break, nine of which have come during multi-homer games. Billy Butler and Mike Aviles did the job on Sunday. Last night it was Jose Guillen and Alex Gordon with homers of their own.
Gordon and Aviles both racked up three-hit games last night and Butler, who's been strong since the All-Star break, was also on base three times, reaching once with a walk.
Butler was at first for Gordon's homer and Aviles was on when Guillen powered one out despite fighting a nagging groin injury. For Aviles, it was just another run scored.
But statistically it was more than that. He's the second best hitter in the Majors during the first inning (minimum 25 at-bats). He holds a .467 average which trails only San Diego's Scott Hairston who is hitting .471 during the first frame. Aviles is 10-for-15 in his last 15 first inning at-bats, a .667 average.
A big Around the Horn shout-out goes to the Elias Sports Bureau for that fun fact.
Mike Aviles is tearing things up among American League rookies (he's mentioned about half-way through this video which was produced at the break and escaped Around the Horn until now) despite having played about half as many games as the leaders. He's sixth with 17 multi-hit games, fourth with seven three-hitters, fifth with 22 extra base hits, second with a .489 slugging percentage and he's first with a .314 average…Joakim Soria tied the single-season saves record for a Mexican-born pitcher with his 28th last night. The record was set by Juan Acevedo in 2002 with Detroit…The temperature at first pitch last night was 57 degrees in Oakland. A far cry from the hot and stickiness of KC recently.
A big homestand against three playoff contenders starts this weekend. First it's the Sox (of the white variety) for three, then its the Sox (red this time) for three and then the Twins close the stand out with a weekend series.
As we've been mentioning, this Saturday's game is special for two reasons. It's Military Apprecitation Day with camo hats being given out to the first 20,000. Around the Horn heard today there will be an enlistment ceremony on the field before the game. What is the other big news about the game? It's been moved from a 6:10 start on FSN-KC to a 2:55 start on FOX.
If you missed it, Around the Horn posted its Touch'em All interview on Sunday with Hall of Famers Denny Matthews and Dave Niehaus. Check out the Ford C. Frick Award winners.
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By Julie Montanaro
February 13, 2014
A Tallahassee man opts to waive all his appeals in exchange for a life sentence.
Nathaniel Walker was found guilty yesterday of shooting and killing Victor Whitaker back in May 2012.
The jury was supposed to decide today if Walker should get life in prison or the death penalty for it.
But Walker made a deal instead to waive all appeals in exchange for prosecutors taking the death penalty off the table.
Whitaker's family is relieved that all the court hearings and trials are now over.
"We can't bring Victor back, and we don't - because vengeance is not ours, it belongs to the Lord, so we decided to collectively just do the life in prison," Whitaker's sister Roberta Golden said afterward.
Whitaker was shot and killed near the corner of Alabama and Harlem Streets while trying to break up a fight at a Memorial Day barbeque. Another man, Chevis Gay, was shot but survived.
The judge told Walker shooting Whitaker in front of his family - including many young children - will impact them forever.
By Julie Montanaro
February 12, 2014, 8:45pm
A jury has found Nathaniel Walker guilty as charged of first degree murder and attempted murder for a Memorial Day shooting near the corner of Harlem and Alabama Streets back in 2012.
Victor Whitaker was shot and killed as he tried to break up a confrontation between Walker and Chevis Gay. Gay was shot too, but survived.
The state is seeking the death penalty against Walker. The sentencing phase will begin tomorrow morning.
By Julie Montanaro
February 11, 2014
A Tallahassee man is now on trial for a deadly confrontation at a Memorial Day barbeque.
Nathaniel Walker could face the death penalty if convicted and jurors must decide if he was itching to pull the trigger or firing in self defense.
"Chevis fell to the ground and then he shot him, and then he shot twice, two more times."
Ersalyne Austin says she saw Nathaniel Walker shoot Chevis Gay near the corner of Alabama and Harlem that day. She took off running, she testified, until she heard another shot.
"And as I heard the gunshot I heard someone say, "Vic got shot," Austin testified.
Vic was her brother Victor Whitaker. He was shot and killed during a family barbeque on Memorial Day 2012.
Nathaniel Walker is accused of killing Whitaker when he tried to step in and stop Walker from firing any more shots at Chevis Gay.
"He was saying, 'Nate you was dead wrong for shooting 'sike' and then I heard a shot - BOOM! - and then I see Mr. Whitaker fly from here to your desk. He ain't move no more," Gay testified.
Gay was shot in the face and the leg. He testified he still has a bullet in his femur and walks with a cane because of it.
"Nathaniel Walker was a murder looking for a place to happen," prosecutor Jack Campbell told the jury.
Prosecutors contend Walker was looking for trouble. They say earlier in the day Walker told a friend at the corner grocery that he was going to kill somebody.
Yet defense attorneys claim those shots were fired when Walker tried to do the right thing and got sucker punched instead.
"He came to break up a fight...that was the intention," defense attorney David Collins told the jury, "and then things got stupid and horrible."
Walker is accused of murder and attempted murder. His trial is expected to last through Thursday.
By: Julie Montanaro
February 11, 2014
Tallahassee, Fla. -- Nathaniel Walker is now on trial for a deadly shooting at a Memorial Day barbeque in 2012.
Prosecutors say two cousins were arguing on Harlem Street when Walker intervened. One of the men, Chevis Gay, told him to stay out of it, prosecutors say, and punched Walker.
Gay testified that when Walker got up he reached in his back waistband, pulled out a gun and racked it over his head. Gay said "What are you going to do? Shoot me?" Gay says Walker then shot him in the jaw and in the leg.
That's when prosecutors say Victor Whitaker came up and tried to stop it. Gay testified Walker shot Whitaker in the chest.
Defense attorneys contend Walker was trying to break up that fight between cousins and got sucker punched in the face.
Defense attorney David Collins told the jury Walker fired in self defense. This was a good intention that went horribly wrong, Collins said. He told the jury this shooting was not premeditated and was not first degree murder.
UPDATED 7.2.2012 by Julie Montanaro
Nathaniel Walker has been indicted by a Leon County grand jury in the Memorial Day murder of Victor Whitaker.
That indictment was handed down on June 27th and prosecutors filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty the very next day.
UPDATED 5.31.2012 by Julie Montanaro
A Memorial Day murder has prompted leaders in the Griffin Heights neighborhood to ask for a police substation.
A Tallahassee Police spokesman says TPD no longer has any substations. The closest thing is the bike squad office in the Lincoln Neighborhood Center.
Spokesman David Northway says TPD is not looking into establishing any new substations, because the cost of staffing them is too high and technology allows officers to do much of their work from their cars.
Former police chief Walt McNeil says at one time there were as many as five substations open around town. Two of them were fully staffed, one on the corner of Ocala and Tennessee Street and another at the corner of Magnolia and South Monroe Street. He says there were also mini-substations in three public housing complexes. McNeil says those were all closed because they were not cost-effective.
UPDATED 5.30.2012 by Julie Montanaro
Enough is enough. Community leaders who live near the scene of a Memorial Day murder are calling for big changes on the block. It comes the morning after the accused trigger man surrendered.
Victor Whitaker's last words may have been "Why did you do that?"
His picture is now nestled in a makeshift memorial of flowers, caps and balloons not far from where he was shot.
Nathaniel Walker is accused of pulling the trigger. He turned himself in down in Pasco County Tuesday night.
Just released arrest reports say Walker shot Chevis Gay and Whitaker made the fatal mistake of grabbing his arm as he walked away.
Chevis Gay is recovering from shots to the face and leg. He's hospitalized in good condition.
"It's a wake up call for everybody and everybody needs to just love each other and be peaceful," said Whitaker's friend Jacquelyn Harris.
"This is a community where elderly people live who have been here for the past 50, 60, 70 years and now they rest in their homes afraid to come out to the neighborhood store. Enough is finally enough," said pastor Rudy Ferguson.
Community leaders gathered at a church just 50 feet away from the scene of the crime. They called on folks who live in the neighborhood to step up and asked city and county leaders to help with specifics including a police sub station.
"The question is Mr. and Ms. Springfield and Griffin Heights, all those other neighborhood associations and people who live here, are you willing to do something about it yourselves?" asked Sharon Ofuani who heads up Big Bend Crime Stoppers.
A community rally is planned on Basin Street Sunday from 2 to 6pm.
This neighborhood is no stranger to violence. We checked the city's on line police stats.
They show that in the past six months, police have responded to 31 calls within just 500 feet of this crime scene.
If you widen the scope and check crimes within a quarter mile, it jumps to 130.
The bulk of them are disorderly conduct and drug offenses ... along with burglaries, batteries and assaults.
Tallahassee, FL -- May 30, 2012 - 11:10am -
A makeshift memorial now stands near the spot where Victor Whittaker was shot and killed Monday.
Chevis Gay was shot too, but survived. He is listed in good condition at Tallahassee Memorial.
The accused triggerman Nathaniel Walker turned himself in down in Pasco County last night.
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Tallahassee, FL -- May 30, 2012 - 10am -
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Tallahassee, FL -- May 29, 2012 --
-Homicide Update-
Tallahassee Police Investigators have identified a suspect in the Memorial Day homicide. TPD has issued warrants for Nathaniel T. Walker in this case. Mr. Walker has turned himself in to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office and is currently in their custody and awaiting extradition back to Leon County.
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UPDATED 7pm by Julie Montanaro
Tallahassee Police are now trying to track down the triggerman in a deadly Memorial Day shooting.
Two men were shot. One was critically injured and the other is dead.
Friends say Victor Whittaker was shot and killed when he tried to intervene in an argument.
A piece of crime tape hangs from a fencepost near the corner of Alabama and Harlem. This is where friends say Victor Whittaker lost his life on Memorial Day.
"It's a tragedy for everybody in the community and we hope everything is going to work out because a best friend of mine is gone now that we will never have again in my life," said friend Jacqueline Harris.
"It brought tears to me that an innocent man got killed. He's going to be missed. He's going to be very missed," said friend Patricia Huewitt.
Victor Whittaker's name is now posted on the church sign right down the street. It's the same church that hosted a town hall meeting a few months ago on ways to stop the violence.
"People just ... I don't understand their state of mind sometimes, going out doing stuff they got no business... (he was) trying to help other people. He end up getting killed," said longtime friend Kent Brenton.
Friends tell us Whittaker grew up in this neighborhood and often helped out at the All In One Supermarket at the corner.
He and another man were shot in the street at about 5:30 Monday night. Tallahassee Police will not confirm any names right now or comment on a motive or a suspect.
"I feel like he need to be punished, whoever did it, because I mean hey, it could have been anybody's kids. It could have been mine," Huewitt said.
We have not been able to confirm the name of the man who survived the shooting. So we have not been able to get an update on his condition.
The pastor of the New Birth Tabernacle of Praise has called a press conference to talk about the shooting and what can be done to prevent any more tragedies.
That will be at 1200 Harlem Street at 11am Wednesday.
If you have information on this shooting call Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
UPDATED 2:30pm by Julie Montanaro
Friends tell us the man who was shot and killed near the corner of Alabama and Harlem Monday evening was Victor Whittaker.
A church right down the street has posted its condolences on the sign out front. It says "We Remember Victor Whittaker." It's the same church that hosted a town hall meeting on combating crime in January.
Friends and co-workers say Whittaker grew up in the neighborhood and often helped out at the All in One Supermarket on the corner.
A piece of crime tape hangs from a fence post. You can still see blood on the driveway and a beer can marking the spot where he died.
Friends tell us the other man who was shot had surgery this morning. We do not have an update on his condition.
Tallahassee Police are not releasing any new information about the crime and a TPD spokesman says he cannot confirm any names.
There were several police cars patrolling the area this afternoon. A TPD spokesman says officers are interviewing witnesses and following leads. A press release says they are attempting to identify the suspect.
The pastor of the New Birth Tabernacle of Praise, Rudy Ferguson, plans to hold a press conference with community leaders on Wednesday, May 30th at 11am to address the shooting. The church is located at 1200 Harlem Street.
Tallahassee, FL -- May 29, 2012 -- Noon - by Julie Montanaro
A Memorial Day shooting leaves one man dead an another fighting for his life.
Tallahassee Police tell Eyewitness News that they are looking for leads to find the triggerman, but they are not releasing any new information this afternoon.
The shooting happened Monday, May 28th at about 5:30pm at the corner of Alabama and Harlem, not far from the All In One Supermarket.
All we know is there was some sort of confrontation. One man is dead and another is in critical condition at Tallahassee Memorial.
Tallahassee Police are not releasing any names right now or discussing a possible motive.
As far as a suspect, TPD is not commenting on an arrest or releasing any type of suspect description.
The motive in this shooting is unclear.
About six months ago, a drug sting took place on Alabama Street.
More than a dozen people were arrested and 10 of them are facing federal charges.
Tallahassee, FL -- May 28. 2012 --
The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a homicide which occurred at approximately 5:35PM this evening.
The preliminary investigation found an altercation occurred between several individuals in the area of Alabama Street and Harlem Street. The incident left one male deceased and one critically injured from an apparent gunshot wound. The injured individual is currently being
treated at a local hospital. TPD's Criminal Investigation Unit is currently interviewing witnesses and following all leads.
TPD investigators are attempting to identify the suspect in this case. Community members with information about this case are asked to call TPD at 891-4200 or the Big Bend Crime Stoppers at 574-TIPS. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, just your information and you may be eligible for a cash reward. The names of involved parties are being withheld at this time.
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New Frack Plant Faces Opposition
Councilwoman Aims to Halt Plan
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WHEELING — GreenHunter Water officials are familiar with opposition, as Washington County, Ohio sheriff's deputies arrested 10 people in February for protesting at the company's natural gas and oil......
Liberals and democrats doing what they do best, killing jobs.
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wraith makes a good point.The only interested parties in the OV-for new business now- are the gas folks.That is all that is on the table.OV gas will soon become a major export;including to China for power.Carpe Diem OV.
And yes: a 750 acre parcel of OV gas is worth 100,000,000+(in 2013 $ ) to the owners over the next 20 years: lease + royalties.
steel is gone and coal will be going.glass is long gone as is most manufacturing of all sorts.gas is all that remains.WV needs the gas money to pay Medicaid.
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I'm just glad those of you complaining about dumping treated waste in the river aren't dumping any of your waste water down the city sewers where it becomes treated waste in the river, or into the water table where it goes into your neighbors' wells and from springs into streams into creeks in to the river. Where are you people putting all your sewage, anyway? Maybe the drillers could responsibly put their waste water where you're responsibly putting yours.
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Maybe they should just pass a law saying the only thing they can locate in Wheeling is day care facilities? Sounds like a pretty harmless thing to me. It's the councilwoman who has a screw lose.
Will the last one out of town please remember to turn out the lights.
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and Ellie May and Granny don't have to use that old water in the cement pond..they b having so much money they kin older water from Deans Water service
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who cares about drinking water when Jethro can buy himself a new four-wheeler and Uncle Jed can buy himself a new pickup truck.
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Regardless where this facility is located along the river, it will ALWAYS be upstream from SOMEBODY'S water intakes!
But that never stopped the steel mills and chemical plants from locating there!
Getting as many of these road destroying tanker trucks off the road as possible by using barges and TRAINS should be the goal here!
Unfortunately, the poor foresight of some has left us with a useless walking trail instead of a RAIL service and barge docks that COULD have saved BILLIONS in destroyed road beds, bridges, and busted water lines!!
Let's not CONTINUE to make these stupid mistakes!!
The picture PROVES my point!!!
Had that "walking trail" in the picture still been TRAIN tracks, this wouldn't even be an issue!!!
Yet ANOTHER horrible decision that is crippling the area economy!!
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I guess we are back in the 20's & 30's when they dumped anything in the river, all for the sake of money.
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the Councilwoman seems to be on eof the few people in wv with ehr head screwed on right.
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"I don't know how they do things in Texas but this is Wheeling, West Virginia." This is, without a doubt, the most idiotic and hilarious comment I have ever heard from a local official (and that's saying something.). Then again, Gloria is not exactly a neurosurgeon!
I cannot comment on the for/against issues of the plant itself. I will just say this:
Texas has the nation's # 1 booming economy. Every day, more than 1,000 people move from the west coast to Texas. Texas is home to Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Midland, five booming cities with very wealthy and successful cores and suburbs.
Texas is the energy capital of America and home to multiple Fortune 500 companies.
Wheeling is losing 1% of its' population each year, has a 150 year old water system, a declining economy and ZERO Fortune 1000 companies.
Gloria-you are out of your depth.
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Whats difference does another campfire in {HELL} make?
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wow, wonder where all of the sewage created by communities and plants on the Ohio river North of Wheeling goes. Wheeling (including Warwood) is fast on the road to becoming a ghost town thanks to local goverment and the attitude of shallow minded residents. Keep up the good work and Route 2 can soon be expanded to a six lane highway leading out-of-town.
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When I heard about this flowback complex planned for Warwood, I told my family: We have to leave for good now, we have no other choice. Anyone (who is informed and can afford it) will move away once this flowback complex is allowed, and because this industry is permitted to ruin lives here in other ways too. We have lost our right to life and happiness. We have lost our right to enjoy the land and waterways. Stand by your citizens. Is it too late? The only people who will choose to stay here will be the dead,the brain dead, and the poisoned poor. I want to stay, but not at the cost of mental and physical health. Thank you Council member for raising your voice of concern for us. I hope it helps change the plans.
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But think of the jobs people! We need jobs! Where does Dr.Mercer and the health nut crowd stand on this issue? Certainly this stuff is far worse for for humans than cigarettes! Oh that's right, fighting the fracking crew won't deprive me of any freedoms so it's not a cause worth undertaking. The residents of Ohio county should take the doc to task and demand that he represent the people who pay his salary, and stop playing with the minds of the children in the schools.
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most all of you need to **** off. you were all for the drillers an oil workers while myself and a few others didn't want any of them here. now it's not just in your backyard but near your water supply and now you are freaking out. where did you think this crap water was going to go? you made your bed now sleep in it.
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WVugeo your last post is correct...the long term problems from this stuff may become very serious...but few care to really think of it because so much $$$ is coming from it..."it's all safe"
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people should probably be adding to their own personal household water filtering system for clean safe drinking water...I use a charcoal filter myself when drinking tap water in Belmont county.you can buy this farily cheap and it will get out most unwanted contamins...
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The potential water contamination issue is actually far worse than anyone seems to suspect. The deep shale is, among other things, a reservoir of radioactive material that was once, after WWII, assessed as a source of uranium for bomb-making. Fracking flowback brings Radium, which is insanely toxic, it accumulates in your bones, to the surface. That fact was recently, Dec., 2012, confirmed by Penn State University in a report: "Analysis of Marcellus flowback finds high levels of ancient brines". It says, in part: "Brine water that flows back from gas wells in the Marcellus Shale region after hydraulic fracturing is many times more salty than seawater, with high contents of various elements, including radium".
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aaw,,what's wrong with ya'll..it's only water and salt with some secret stuffings added fer flavor...just youin looks at some food packages at what maybein in that there stuffin youin eat..youall ain't wantin not no betterin waterin than yourn food is ya..tis still WVA taint it?
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Face it, the OV has ALWAYS been a polluted disaster zone.
The only business that wants to locate there ARE Fuglyazz polluters who cannot go anywhere ELSE.
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we had to be drinking this stuff in wellsburg when they were dumping it in the river right where our water intake is located.there should be none of these plants built until we the people are told what is in this fracking fluid.all secrets should be treated as such.there is a reason.there is no trust.if this stuff goes into barges it's hard to tell where it'll end up.the public will never know.
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docks? ****. those rusted out falling down peices of crud? the only thing they were/are good for is fishing around for big ole catfish.
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3 English Estate Barling's Pipes ( 1 New )
Been searching for that rare, vintage Dunhill or Sasieni? There's no better place to look than our English estates. From old-school marques to new-age artisans, we've compiled a large selection of estate pipes from all over the U.K. Many of these briars are of considerable vintage and rarity, making them highly collectible pieces.
Each estate pipe has been carefully cleaned, sanitized, and prepared — allowing you to start enjoying it the moment you receive it. Each pipe is given a grade based on its condition. You can learn about our methods for establishing these grades here.