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Two Saturdays ago I had two appointments scheduled in the afternoon. First with Joe Peach, contributor of ThisBigCity, who was traveling around the Netherlands to do research for his upcoming Masters dissertation. He studies Sustainable Communities and the Creative Economy and his dissertation explores how cycling infrastructure encourages social sustainability in cities.
Suffice to say, Joe had a few questions for me, we went through a whole range of topics regarding the benefits of cycling and hopefully it made a contribution to his body of knowledge. I for one am looking forward to reading up on it, when the time comes. We rode off, he went east, I had only a short bit to cover, so said goodbye at De Waag on Nieuwmarkt, the proper 'bike blogger' way ;).
Next, I met up with Anthony Robson, the cycling lawyer of CityCycling from Edinburgh, Scotland. His online magazine is well known in the blogosphere & as it turned out, expectantly, he and his wife were a delight to talk to. Because of time constraints we didn't get to ride together, but they shared their experiences with me over some good beers at their hotel bar. Allow me to quote Anthony's take on cycling in Amsterdam verbatim, as its premise is not unlike others, but most others don't look beyond it like he did. From his post 'Anthsterdam':
Ah, Amsterdam. Cycling utopia, land of the free, an orange canvas of criss-crossed canals and segregated safe cycle lanes where everyone and their dog (literally) cycles in an airy manner reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn. Erm. It doesn't necessarily help to paint such a picture before you visit a place, but it's safe to say that I'd managed to do that before going to Amsterdam, and found myself brought back to earth with a bump. I have to admit that a bitingly cold March weekend, with temperatures starting in the minus side of the celsius scale, probably isn't the best time to try cycling in a new city for the first time, but when in 'Dam... And so it was, the first morning after arriving in the city, we visited the local bike hire emporium (with a chap behind the counter who was half 'dammer, half Whitby, and spoke with a fabulous Dutch/Yorkshire crossover, I kid you not). 'Granny' bikes procured, a segregated canalside lane opposite, we pushed off into the upright 'normal clothed' world of cycling.
I can recall perfectly my first impressions which were, in order, this is so flat, superb!; my fixed wheel has a bigger gear than this; and bugger, who has priority at this junction coming up...? The segregation had ended and we were thrust onto the mean streets. This was the first surprise realisation. Segregation of cyclists in Amsterdam is not quite as widespread as we might be lead to believe whenever a debate springs up in the UK about how other countries do things, and more pertinently, how they do things 'better'. The second surprise was just how closely the motorised traffic would follow you, and pass you, when you weren't in your segregated haven. This was becoming more stressful than I had ever imagined, and my better half, who cycles infrequently back home primarily because of traffic fears, but who loved a jaunt around Copenhagen, and even Paris, on a bike was looking decidedly uncertain about our choice to cycle for the day.
It didn't really let up. Roads shared with cars, trams and scooters just created a constant 'buzz', and as for the pedestrians (tourists mainly, it has to be said) stepping out in front of you... I used the bell on my handlebars more int he first five minutes of riding than I have the rest of my cycling career. And then Mel saw a scooter rider elbow a moving cyclist out of the way to squeeze by as a tram was passing both. And I almost ended up in the side of a Mini that pulled out in front of me (at the time I didn't realise the rule was to give way to traffic coming from your right and had blithely assumed, once more through ill-informed 'facts' given about cycling in Amsterdam, that cars were always looking out for bikes and ceding passage to them all the time).
What had happened to my dreams of a cycling utopia? That evening we met up with Marc van Woudenberg, the man behind Amsterdamize. And so began the education. He immediately seized on the recounted experiences and simply stated, "You're riding like a Brit." Strangely this made sense, not much more explanation was needed. In the UK when a driver is sitting right on your tail, or squeezing through an impossible gap, it's done so with a veneer of aggression. In Amsterdam, if you don't move to the right for a car behind to be able to squeeze through then that car will simply drive behind you and (usually) not get annoyed. True, we heard a few exasperated horns, but in the UK if everyone rode in a Franklin-primary down narrow streets the sound of horns would build to a cacophony.
For two hours cycling was discussed with Marc, the comparisons between the Netherlands and the UK and Denmark and the US. And after availing myself of the notion that the Netherlands are not the UK, it was also made clear that they are not Denmark either. They may be another bastion of upright daily people who cycle, rather than 'cyclists', but the way they go about it is different. In Amsterdam there aren't the 'green phase' light sequences that favour bikes, or, as already pointed out, the proliferation of segregated lanes (Marc pointed out that they are put 'where needed'). The riders are much more geared up to cycling 'with' the traffic, with an eye always on the errant pedestrians. It actually, bizarrely, almost felt like a British infrastructure (granted, the BEST that Britain could offer, with no 'Cyclists Dismount' signs and the like) partnered with a Dutch 'go with the flow' attitude that extends into the drivers.
It's hard to put into words, but the phrase 'organised chaos' springs to mind more readily when thinking of cycling in Amsterdam. Copenhagen is a ballet; Amsterdam a rave. The following day we reverted to bipedal transport, but I was paying closer attention to the cyclists. Watching interactions. Taking account of styles. And it all started to slot into place. You could see the directions that cyclists were looking as they approached an intersection; and you could see the drivers looking in that same way, but (and this is a key difference) the drivers slowed down more, taking account of the fact that their field of vision was somewhat more obscured. Yes, they were still riding what I would consider far too close toa cyclist in front, but as soon as they came to a crossroads the cyclist would steal a march, and the driver would be left to play catch-up again.
There were rules. And those rules are completely different from 'laws'. For example, red lights seem entirely advisory to cyclists. The day before I had indulged in a little experiment. The riders ahead had all gone through red lights, and I had followed, copying their slowing down and checking before carrying on. Something I would never do in the UK (run the red light, that is). And then I decided to stop at one. A curious thing happened, the 7 or 8 riders behind me also stopped. I couldn't quite fathom it at the time, but I wonder if, over and above the 'human sheep' response there was a belief that I had stopped for a reason and therefore they would be better stopping as well. Here the rule (being careful) was actually more important than the law (stop every time). Sometimes the two coincided, but it was always the former that took precedence. Pedestrians were still, and ever, an issue. Stepping out constantly (though to be fair the pavements were incredibly often covered in parked bikes), the sound of the bell is more ever-present than the car horn back in the UK.
But there was one last thing that struck me as I pondered the quandary that is Amsterdam cycling (and no, it wasn't a bike). No matter where or when a bike ran a red light; or used a pavement as a convenient cut-through shortcut; or dinged a bell at a pedestrian in the way; no-one complained. No-one raised their voice. No-one even raised an eyebrow. I'm sure it must happen sometimes, but it was accepted as being part of the way bikes operate in the city. As Marc had put it the night before, they are not cyclists but rather pedestrians who simply move a bit faster. Or as my friend back in the UK, David Gardiner, a recumbent rider with years of experience on the roads of the Netherlands, coined a phrase, bikes are shoes to the Dutch. Comfortable shoes at that. A Brit in Amsterdam just needs to break them in.
Good stuff, well observed & insightful, thanks Anthony! To extend on it: the (historic) downtown area is basically 60% sharing the road (which means people on bikes dominate cars), 20% bicycle-only & 20% segregated. Downtown, car speeds are low and access restricted. So the more you venture outside the city center (where you'll cross paths with arterial routes into town), the more segregated bicycle infrastructure you'll see.
In general, when we talk about overall implementation/application of bicycle infrastructure (up to code) in the Netherlands, Amsterdam is not the yard stick, because its grid, history & car route/access dynamics are different from most other cities. Yes, Amsterdam does use the same building code as the rest of the country, but it applies it differently.
Regarding the 'rules': Anthony is absolutely spot on. Yes, people will run red lights, I do too, when the volume of traffic allows it, and if often does.
Lots of visitors stare in wonder at the 'organized chaos', as in: "How come they don't crash into each other?", I answer accordingly: "They don't because they grow up biking and never stop. They're skilled and the key thing to their effortlessness is that they're good at anticipating traffic, specially other people on bicycles." Add to that that car drivers also cycle, and you have a situation where people on bicycles are taken seriously. This video from this post gives a good impression of that.
You have to see if for yourself to understand it. It helped Joe & Anthony in different ways, but from equally important angles. Hopefully they're able to translate their experience to something valuable in their realm. If needed, we can always ride some more ;). Cheers, mates!


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Otto Ungar, 84, died Jan. 1 in Washington, D.C. He was born Feb. 27, 1927, to the late Gertrude and Herman Ungar in Vienna, Austria. His parents divorced before he departed for America. His father, stepmother, brother and sister were killed by Hitler.
Otto was a 1945 graduate of Warren Seipp Vocational School. He worked for the United States Federal Government in the Patent Office, retiring after 34 years of service.
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Wednesday photos vs. Dodgers
The Royals broke a 5-5 tie with four in the eighth, then added a pair in the ninth as they defeated the Dodgers 11-5 on Wednesday.
Sean O'Sullivan was solid as he threw two scoreless innings.
John Lamb allowed one hit while striking out the other three batters he faced in his Cactus League debut.
Lucas May faced his former organization for the first time. He was drafted by the Dodgers in 2003.
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The vuvuzela, the ubiquitous and some would say 'annoying' stadium horn that has gained worldwide popularity due to the World Cup, has been banned from Wimbledon.
The All England Club chief executive Ian Ritchie released a statement today asking people not to bring them to the grounds:
Out of courtesy to the players and their fellow spectators, we make a point of asking spectators not to bring items which could either cause a distraction or interfere with the enjoyment of the occasion.
Rattles, klaxons and vuvuzelas all fall into that category and they will not be allowed into the grounds. Our message is do not bring them in the first place.
They will not be showing any World Cup matches on the jumbo video screens either. "We fully appreciate that a number of our visitors will be interested in the football World Cup," Ritchie said. "Equally, however, the tennis is our first priority."Fine with me. It seems more Aussie Open than Wimbledon anyway. Might we see some next January?


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Fred Savage, Danica McKellar and their former "The Wonder Years" co-stars enjoyed a rare reunion this week as they came together for a photo shoot.
The cast of the family drama reunited on Wednesday to shoot promotional pictures for the upcoming release of the series on DVD.
Savage posed for shots with former his onscreen love interest McKellar, while other castmembers at the shoot included Jason Harvey, Josh Saviano, Olivia D'Abo, Alley Mills, and Dan Lauria.
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McKellar posted a photo on Instagram.com showing the entire clan sitting at a replica of the Arnold family's kitchen table, while Savage shared a group 'selfie', along with the caption, "#WonderYearsDVD coming soon… "
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"The Wonder Years," which ended its six-season run in 1993, has faced many hurdles in order to be released on DVD due to music licensing issues.
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The Central Coast Wine Classic provides many opportunities for its guests to increase their knowledge of food and wine from around the world by offering many Symposiums on a variety of topics.
The Champagne Deutz Symposium with Fabrice Rosset provide guests with a very special opportunity to sample some of the world's greatest Champagnes , one of which only 0.012% of the population will ever have the opportunity to taste. This is what we feel is one the many aspects the Central Coast Wine Classic has to offer.
Nestled into the slops of the famous vineyards of Aÿ, France are the picturesque stone buildings of Champagne Deutz, founded a century and a half ago by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann.
Today, Deutz upholds the traditions of fine champagne-making handed down through five generations. Owning a significant portion of its own vineyards, Deutz selects only top quality grapes from 275 acres of vineyards in the finest crus of Champagne. The wines are slowly and carefully aged in Deutz' chalk-walled cellars far beneath the historic village of Aÿ.
One of the oldest members of Champagne's prestigious association of Grands Marques houses, Champagne Deutz has been making distinctive champagnes characterized by finesse, elegant vinosity and complexity since 1838.
Fabrice Rosset came all the way from France to take us through these incredible Champagnes.
More than 20 years ago, Fabrice Rosset joined the House of Louis Roederer and worked alongside Jean-Claude Rouzaud (owner of the Company) as Export Director, International Sales & Marketing Director and Vice-President. Fabrice is now Chairman and CEO of Champage Deutz.
The history of Champagne Deutz is long and colorful to say the least. Champagne Deutz was founded in 1838 as Deutz & Geldermann. The two immigrants from Napoleonic Prussia — Geldermann, a Champagne salesman, and Deutz, a negociant — opened an office with no vineyards. The cuvées were bought sur lattes, already in the bottle, and were then disgorged, the dosage added and the wines labeled
When René Deutz and Alfred Geldermann inherited the business from their fathers in the late 1860s, sales of their Champagne had been consistently rising for years. Alfred Geldermann later married René's sister, Marie Deutz, strengthening the bonds of partnership.
Deutz took its place among the great Houses of Champagne when it became a founding member of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques.
During the Great Depression, disaster was avoided when Marie Deutz reinvested a large part of her considerable personal wealth into the Company.
A new commercial director was chosen to replace Charles Van Cassel. Georges Kaminski soon had the House's sales in order, and by 1934, a normal rhythm returned to the financial affairs of Deutz: 132,530 bottles sold, two thirds on the French market. This upward curve continued through the second World War.
In 1938, just before WW II, René Lallier died, leaving the company to his son Jean Lallier. His first task was to get the winery through the war years.
These were difficult times because there was no money to buy grapes, no bottles, no horses to help work in the vineyards, and above all no men to make the wine. But paradoxically, the Third Reich did nothing to stem the flow of champagne production. In fact, the wineries of Champagne were forced to collectively produce between 15 million and 18 million bottles in five years, and obliged to supply the German Army with a set number of cases in proportion to annual production.
Up to the 1950s, Deutz & Geldermann survived on 200,000 bottles a year. Before regular commerce could be revived, the reconstitution of the champagne stocks had to be organized
André Lallier instituted modern methods of management to meet the challenges of the '80s and '90s. While maintaining many of the wine making techniques taught him by his father, André also asserted Champagne Deutz' modernity and implemented many technical upgrades in the winery - finer presses, a better tank room, and an improved disgorgement process.
"The primary materials in the making of champagne have evolved so much," he said. "The present-day grapes are healthier, better cared for, vinified in vats of stainless steel instead of wood, temperature controlled, and all oxidation is avoided."
André focused on improving Deutz' sales network in France, and production grew from 29,000 cases in 1965 to 85,000 cases in 1996.
In 1996, André retired. His son, Jean-Marc Lallier, remains as Export Director. The new President of Champagne Deutz is Fabrice Rosset, a 20-year sales and marketing veteran with Champagne Louis Roederer.
Today, the past and present live contentedly together at Aÿ, merging tradition and technology to create elegant champagnes in the timeless Deutz style.
After Fabrice told us the amazing story of Detuz is was now time to "taste" the history and he was with us every step of the way.
The Central Coast Wine Classic is not just about wine but great food as well.
Celebrity Chefs and local Chefs alike spread out all over California's Central coast from The Hearst Castle , Private homes , San Luis Opispo and the Edna Valley to provide a wonderful culinary experience to the guests with some very picturesque settings.
We were picked up in our Chauffer driven coach and transported to the Edna Valley as the sun was setting over the vineyards . Our winery dinner was at the famous Edna Valley Vineyards.
Edna Valley was approved as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in May 1982 because of its unique topographical setting and grape growing characteristics. This unique geographical location, cool climate and soil content all have an influence over the grapes grown in the valley and the wines made from those grapes.
The convergence of maritime climate, the marine sediment in the soil, and the volcanic influences of granite and tufa give Edna Valley wines a distinctive flavor. These are big, concentrated wines that maintain their balance. Edna Valley Vineyard sits in the heart of this appellation and benefits from these traits that combine to make this appellation unrivaled in may respects.
Edna Valley's Director of Winemakeing Harry Hansen met the guests as we sampled his Viognier , White Rhone " V " , Pinot Noir and Syrah and we enjoyed Pissaladiere , Grujeres of Compte cheese and Confit of Duck with Roasted Garlic.
Harry explained at the heart of his wine making is the idea that wine should be as pure an expression of the place and the grape as possible.They handle the fruit gently and treat the wine with respect, minimizing pumping, fining, and filtration.
His wines are aged mainly in French oak barrels selected for their complementary qualities. In short, he uses an artisan's approach to New World wine making. Edna Valley Vineyards focuses on estate-grown Chardonnay and produce Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon using new varietal clones. They craft a variety of limited production wines that are sold exclusively in their tasting room.
Paragon vineyard is planted to the following mix of varietals that thrive in this microclimate:
Chardonnay 63%
Pinot Noir 18%
Syrah 9%
Sauvignon Blanc 5%
Pinot Gris 3%
Miscellaneous 1%
After enjoying some French starters and taking in the view, it was time to move into the dinning room overlooking the vineyard. Harry Hansen delighted us when he explained that he will be taking us to France , Italy , Spain , Croatia and Germany all featuring wines from right outside our window !
Italian First Course
Black mussels , cockels & spot prawns with white wine tomato herb broth
2008 Pinot Gris
Spanish Second Course
Handmade sausages with Bloomsdale spinach & garlic cream finished with Bacon , date and chutney
Barrel Sample 2009 Grenache
Croatia Entree
Pork involtini stuffed with greens & wild mushrooms on a bed of white bean puree
2007 Zinfandel
German Dessert :
Chocolate & Vietnamese coffee tart with lemon whipped cream
2009 Sweet Edna
We could not help but reflect on our moonlit drive out of the Edna valley on the meal we had just had and the wonderful diversity of the Edna Valley and Edna Valley Vineyards. For more information on Edna Valley Vineyards or for a visit please visit ednavalleyvineyard.com.
Tell them VINO LAS VEGAS sent you and have fun .
Unlike some events we have attended over the years, The Central Coast Wine Classic pretty much covers the world of food and wine.
With the early morning fog still hovering over the
With more than 2,000 grape varieties and 27,000 producers, the Italian wine world is a challenge to professionals and enthusiasts as well.
Christy explained our Menu dell' Assaggio which featured six amazing Italian wines and we began our early morning journey through
Murgo 2007 Brut Rose Sicilia – Nerello Mascalese
This Estate has been producing wines since 1850 , and is located very close to Mt Etna and its Volcanic sands which impact the minerality of the wine. This lovely metodo classico showed us delicate flowers and crisp apples providing us a great way to start the day.
Movia 2007 Lunar Friuli/Brda –Ribolla Gialla
Movia has been producing wine for more that three centuries. This wine is unfiltered and Bio Dynamic as well showing the Kristancic family's non interventinalist approach to wine making . On the palate , the wine was clean with intense minerals and floral notes on the nose as well.
Gravner 2003 Ribolla Gialla Anfora
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Le Macchiole 2007 Bolgheri Rosso Toscana-
Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Sangiovese , Syrah
Bolgheri Rosso debuted with the 2004 vintage . This wine was a nice and mouth watering surprise to us with it's French Blend and a touch of an Italian flair with Sangiovese in the forefront.
II Palazzone 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Toscana-Sangiovese Grosso
II Palazzone " The Big Place " is a small estate of only 20 acres ( 10 of which are under vine ). Under the right care , these wines exhibit an austere character and possess the ability to age very well. This wonderful Sangiovese adheres to the DOCG prescription of three years but extends the bottle ageing six to eight months longer than other estates. The II Palazzone 2004 was well structured and elegant.
Corte Sant' Alda 2004 Amarone Veneto-Corvina , Rondinella , Corvina Grossa
Amarone is the flagship of
The Central Coast Wine Classic with its intimate , educational events moderated by experts in their field such as Christy Canterbury provide a wonderful way to learn , dine and sip while giving back to the arts .
VINO LAS VEGAS invites you to indulge your culinary fantasies at the third annual Carnival of Cuisine, August 7, 2010. You'll have the chance to sample sublime creations from over 20 award-winning restaurants of The Venetian® and The Palazzo®, watch live cooking demonstrations, plus enjoy complimentary beverages and great entertainment.
The Venetian and Palazzo Resort's James Beard Award-winning chefs have won praise from some of the toughest food critics in the world and now you can experience an array of their wonderful fare for yourself. Enjoy dishes provided by Bouchon, Carnevino, CUT, Grand Lux Cafe, LAVO Restaurant, Pinot Brasserie, TAO Asian Bistro, Valentino, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro,
Ticket holders will have the chance to win prizes including signed cookbooks, restaurant gift certificates and show tickets.Carnival of Cuisine is presented by Grazie, the premier loyalty program that rewards guests of The Venetian and The Palazzo.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at any Venetian or Palazzo box office, by phone at 702.414.7469 or online atwww.venetian.com or www.palazzolasvegas.com. Tickets are priced $50 (all inclusive), and $75 for VIP tickets that include early 12pm admission and a gift.
Guests must be 21 and over to attend Carnival of Cuisine. Grazie members may use Grazie points towards tickets to this one of a kind event. Please call Grazie at 877.2GRAZIE or 702.414.4116 for more information.
Twenty-Sixth Annual Central Coast Wine Classic
Thursday, July 8, through Sunday, July 11, 2010
San Luis Obispo County, located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, has earned worldwide recognition and respect for the exceptional quality of wine grapes produced in this ideal viticultural area. The area includes the Edna Valley, the Arroyo Grande Valley, each a designated American Viticultural Area, the Avila Valley and Nipomo.
Join us and experience the beauty and diversity of California's Central Coast! Participate in the 2010 Twenty-Sixth Annual Central Coast Wine Classic. The lovely areas of Avila Beach, Shell Beach, San Simeon, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles will be the venues for this long running a very prestigious event.
With a schedule like this there is something for everyone !
Barrel Tasting —
Featuring yet-to-be-released wines from an array of California wineries,Dinner at Hearst Castle in San Simeon — $1250.00 Per Person
Featuring New Orleans chefs Emeril Lagasse of Emeril's, Tory McPhail of Commander's Palace and Susan Spicer of Bayona, with Michael Hutchings of Santa Barbara presenting the hors d'ouevres, coordinated by Chef James Sly's Team, six courses with matching wines from Vintner Dignitaries, including Champagne DeutzFourth Annual Central Coast Wine Classic Paulee/Bring-Your-Own Special Bottle Dinner —
Presented by Dolphin Bay Executive Chef, Evan Treadwell, at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
Featuring wines from Alma Rosa winery & Vineyards, Au Bon Climat, Carmody McKnight Estate Vineyards, Chamisal Vineyards, Chasseur Winery, Donum Estate Winery, Laetitia vineyard & Winery, Michaud Vineyards, Pisoni Vineyards, Sierra Madre Vineyard, Sinor-La Vallee Winery, Talbott Vineyards and Vine Hill Winery, at Dolphin Bay Resort & SpaUnique Blend Symposium —
Including both white and red wines that are composed of very unusual blends and that are of exceptional quality, from the following wineries: Au Bon Climat, Castoro Cellars, Demetria Estate, Jada Winery, JK Wine Company, L'Aventure Winery, Lone Madrone Winery, Qupe Wine Cellars, Tablas Creek Vineyard and tangent Winery, at Dolphin Bay Resort & SpaEmeril Lagasse Cooking Demonstration & Luncheon —
Hosted by Narsai David and featuring Celebrity Chef, Emeril Lagasse of New Orleans, with cuisine paired with the wines of Au Bon Climat, at Dolphin Bay Resort & SpaRiedel Stemware Symposium with Georg Riedel —
Featuring special vintners on the panel whose wines will be presented by Georg in the Riedel "Vitis" Series of Stemware, Vitis Riesling, Vitis Montrachet Chardonnay, Vitis Pinot Noir & Vitis Cabernet Sauvignon, with the four specific glasses included for each person attending the Symposium. The retail value of such a set is $170.00. At Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa.Champagne Deutz Symposium —
Hosted by Fabrice Rosset, Chairman of the Board of Champagne Deutz, and featuring the panoply of exceptional renderings of Champagne Deutz, at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa.Winery Dinners at Restaurants and Wineries throughout San Luis Obispo County —
Including Ancient Peaks Winery at McPhee's Grill in Avila Beach, Baileyana Winery & tangent Wines at Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, Claiborne & Churchill Vintners, Saucelito Canyon Vineyards and Tolosa Winery at the San Luis Obispo Country Club, Eberle Winery at the Winery, Edna Valley Vineyard at the Winery, Justin Vineyards & Winery at the Winery, Still Waters Vineyards at the Winery, and Windward Vineyard and L'Aventure Winery at Windward Vineyard. Transportation from & returning to the Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is included.Saturday : Rare & Fine Wine & Lifestyle Auction, Silent Auction and Luncheon —
All Auction activities are at the Official Host Auction Venue, the Avila Beach Resort, in Avila Beach. *Silent & Live Auctions, Luncheon & Live Auction Catalog are included in the Rare & Fine Wine & Lifestyle Auction attendance price. Transportation from & returning to the Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is included.
Italian wine authority and recent Central Coast Wine Classic Fine Wine Honoree, Sergio Esposito, owner of Italian Wine Merchants in New York, will lead an exciting tasting of the wines and producers that led to the creation of his seminal book on the Italian wine culture, Passion on the Vine: A Memoir of Food, Wine and Family in the Heart of Italy (Broadway Books, April 2008), a colorful narrative and evocative memoir of his journey from Italy to America to become America's foremost authority on Italian wines.Reserve Wine Tasting —
Featuring the most special wines of 75 California wineries, at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa.
The net proceeds from the Wine Classic, the Foundation funds specific projects for 501(c)3 non-profit corporations in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County whose missions are in the Healing, Performing or Studio Arts. Over the past six years the Foundation has conferred grants totaling $1,370,025 to 62 such non-profits. Grants for 2010 will be conferred in early October in San Luis Obispo.
VINO LAS VEGAS and The Cuisineist will be on hand to experience the central coast like only the Central Coast Wine Classic can do. With seminars , dinners and even a luncheon with Chef Emeril himself. This promises to be a very unique experience. See you there !
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The Palazzo Resort located right in the middle of the famed Las Vegas Strip is well known for its accommodations , shows and dining venues. This Resort has always had an outstanding reputation of "doing it right ". The AZURE Luxury pool spoils its guests keeping with the Palazzo's well deserved world wide reputation .
Summer is here and what a better place to relax for a week or just a weekend than at the Palazzo Resort. Recently American Idol alum , Katharine McPhee made a special musical appearance for " Stereo Love Saturdays ". This very special young talent took to the poolside stage and hosted an afternoon party to celebrate the launch of Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka.
Katharine performed a musical set for her fans at AZURE pool. Feeling the Las Vegas heat , she took off her stiletto heels and gold necklace to jump off the stage and get into the water where she sang to her appreciative fans.
She laughed and said , "I don't know about you, but I'm having fun here celebrating Belevedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka and of course hanging here at The Palazzo." And who could blame her !
Back on stage, she cooled off by spritzing herself with an Evian water misting and sang a song she wrote "Surrender" while fans clapped and cheered and then performed her rendition of Kings of Leon's hit "Use Somebody" while the crowd sang along.
As she was getting ready to exit the stage, the pool guests started to scream for one more song. She asked for requests and her fans yelled "Somewhere Over The Rainbow." For those who watched American Idol , she did a wonderful version of this classic American song on the show and did not miss a beat on this warm cloudless day in Las Vegas. This young talented singer has a long career in front of her.
This is where the high-profile keeps a low profile while enjoying exquisite amenities and even complimentary frozen grapes and fresh fruit, Evian misting , chilled towels, and sunscreen application.
Taste of the Nation Las Vegas was help at the Rain Night Club inside the Palms Resort and Casino. Las Vegas has become a culinary center and the city's hottest chefs and mixologists showed up and donated their time and talent to create this sensational event
We entered the spacious night club venue that had been turned into a Foodies dream all for a good cause. We stopped and sampled great dishes from award wining Chefs like Rick Moonen of RM Seafood , Lucciano Pellegrino of Valentino , Michael Jordan of Rosemarys Restaurant and Kim Canteenwalla of the Society Cafe in the Encore Resort just to name a few. Restaurants such as The Capital Grille , Sushi Samba and Michael Mina's American Fish were serving their best.
In addition to the best cuisine, fabulous wine, and tantalizing spirits guests enjoying live entertainment by Bobby Yang, Otherwise, and DJ Theory. The event also included a fabulous live auction featuring auctioneers Molly Sullivan and Nate Tannenbaum .
Since Share Our Strength developed its childhood hunger strategy in 2004, The Taste of the Nation grant recipients and state partners have achieved impressive results to end childhood hunger:
Project Dinner Table started as a concept to bring the community together as an interactive entity sharing the bounty of social interaction by sharing a communal meal of local seasonal produce and other local foods grown in Nevada.
This worthwhile organization selects a local charity for each individual event to donate proceeds. What a great way to give back to the community by enjoying a lovely dinner that supports our state and city.
We were invited to meet with members or our community in a unique setting, the Las Vegas History and Museum and Heritage Park. Executive Chef Joe Koniski prepared the fare with the unique pairing of beers from the famous Anheuser-Bush company. Multi-generational Brew Master, George Reisch enlightened us with the history of the company and the craft of making beers that have been around the American scene for many, many years.
As we entered the museum, there was a lovely platter of artisanal cheeses and meats from Valley Cheese and Wine of Las Vegas. If you have not been out to 1770 W. Horizon Ridge to this unique wine and cheese story, it is worth the trip. We did not have to venture out to Henderson, but to the amazing platter that was before us. Waiters brought around small bites for us to sample. We loved the shrimp and scallop cerviche, with lime caviar. It was light and delicate, with a nice crisp texture. Bud Light Lime Margaritas were served in accompaniment with the preamble. We also tried the mustard crusted beef tenderloin with a cream horseradish and a duck crackling crostini, a confit of duck marinated goat cheese, and sun-pickled cherry bomb peppers. The last two bites were hearty and easy to overindulge in. We were now ready to begin the official dinner as our host indicated that the tables were ready.
We proceeded to large tables under large white tents outside to meet the other s that came here to partake at the community tables set up for family style dining. What a great way to meet people by sharing a great meal together. Our first course, was a carrot dish with locally grown carrots from the Gilcrease Orchard located in the Northwest part of valley. Yes, Las Vegas does have a place where you can pick and buy fresh seasonal produce. This time, we were having Spicy Thai Carrot Puree, Tri-Colored Carrot Ribbons, and cured carrots paired with A Budweiser Select 55. The beer held spicy orange notes, which of course, melted well with the tri-carrots course.
The second course was a prosciutto, arugula, and watercress salad with figs, roasted crushed hazelnuts, tossed with pecorino Toscana cheese, and a shock top vinaigrette. The dressing was created with the Shock Top Belgian White beer. The vinaigrette, actually took away some of the pepper quality of the arugula. The figs blended a slight sweetness, while the hazelnuts gave the dish a nice crunch
Now, on to the Third course of Grilled Halibut Steak, with a green onion salsa, sautéed summer leeks, , shitake mushrooms and a bacon vinaigrette paired with Budweiser American Ale. The Fish was a bit over cooked and bland. We were rather disappointed, but the beer had a nice apple pie taste which helped hold up the dish despite overcooking.
The final course was very hearty and heartwarming. The Braised Short ribs were braised for 12 hours In the Michelob AmberBock. The meat was juicy, tender and mouth watering. The pureed spring parsnips were well mashed and creamy.
The desert course of coffee rosebud espresso mousse , ricotta filled pistachio cannolis and apple and pear almond bars left us feeling satisfied and eager to meet again for another venue of Project Dinner Table.
This is great way to bring the community together by understanding that there is great food grown here in Nevada. We can all share in supporting our Nevada farmers and our community charities. Project Dinner table combines all the ingredients for a memorable and charitable evening.
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Capital Grille's Master Wine Tasting Event is back and for any Wine Enthusiast and/or Foodie you cannot go wrong. This event showcases a collection of remarkable wines hand-selected by one of the world's Master Sommeliers, George Miliotes. This one-of-a-kind event offers wine enthusiasts the rare opportunity to sample well-known vintages as well as insider wines they'll want to know, from five of the world's most celebrated wine growing regions.
"I strongly believe that wine education must be experiential and first-hand," Miliotes observed. "That is why I am thrilled to be able to provide a fun and thorough wine exploration at The Capital Grille. We are especially pleased to bring some of the world's most exclusive wines to our guests this summer, in an enlightening taste journey."
Recently we had the opportunity to visit The Capital Grille. During our visit we were able to sample their outstanding food along with their returning Master Wine Tasting Event. This is a wine program which gives patrons a wonderful opportunity to sample some superb wines that have been specifically paired with their menu all for an extra 25 dollars per person. This special is available through September. With a reputation as one of the best steak houses in Las Vegas, this is a most excellent offer. This event showcases a collection of hand -selected wines by Master Sommelier, George Militoes.The first seven weeks (June 7 – July 25) of The Capital Grille's Master Wine Tasting Event will feature:
Wine from
A Cabernet Sauvignon from Sella & Mosca Marchese di Villamarina, and other Italian varietals
A Pinot Noir and other varietals from Villa Maria Cellar Selection of New Zealand
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World renowned wines from
An impressive collection from
Several wines from
We know the appellation well and were impressed by light but not over bearing influences of Oak with nice minerality and citrus. This was a lovely light bodied Chardonnay
For additional information about the Master Wine Tasting Event and The Capital Grille experience, please visit www.TheCapitalGrille.com.
The mission of Project Dinner Table is simple: create meaningful and adventurous experiences around the dinner table through community, local artisans, education and giving. Each dinner will feature one local chef preparing dinner served family-style with ingredients from local growers in a unique location. This now popular series of farm-to-table dinners kicked off April 24. The inaugural dinner sold out quickly with 130 guests seated at one long table, draped in white tablecloths – which is the signature centerpiece of Project Dinner Table.
"The first dinner was an incredible success. Ask anyone you know who attended. What made the evening so memorable was that guests not only felt a new appreciation and education for what's grown locally, but also felt they were a world away from Las Vegas. Many said they felt they were in Napa and loved the new friends they made that night. And of course, enjoyed every mouthwatering bite of the fresh, organic dinner they experienced," says Gina Gavan, founder, Project Dinner Table. "Everyone assumes hardly anything grows in Las Vegas. But tomatoes, apples, pears and much more are all grown within our community and for our community."
Vegas History and Museum and Heritage Park enlightened us as we joined members of the Las Vegas community in a unique setting, Executive Chef Joe Koniski prepared the fare with a unique pairing of beers from the famous Anheuser-Bush company. Multi-generational Brew Master, George Reisch with the history of the company and the craft of making beers that have been around the American scene for many, many years.
The first weekend in May should mean only one thing to any Foodie and or Wine Enthusiast , that would be Bon Appetit's Vegas UNCORK'D held in Las Vegas. Using the word weekend is in our opinion an understatement. This event actually runs for 4 days.
"Vegas Uncork'd is truly a national culinary event with a growing international profile," said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing, LVCVA. "Most people who attend the weekend's events come here from other cities across the country, with many coming from Canada or as faraway as Asia to participate."
Another notable new addition to this year's program was Friday's intimate Masters' Series Luncheons. The legendary Wolfgang Puck hosted 100 guests at his restaurant CUT, and Joachim Splichal (Pinot Brasserie) and Piero Selvaggio and Luciano Pellegrini (Valentino) rounded out the series at The Venetian/Palazzo, which came aboard this year as the event's sixth and newest resort partner.
"Once again, Vegas Uncork'd has demonstrated its appeal to the uber-foodie and the luxury traveler alike," concluded Rob O'Keefe, executive director, Vegas Uncork'd Presented by Bon Appétit. With our strategy of managed growth and the addition of new partners, chefs and restaurants to the mix, we continue to serve up an epicurean experience that showcases Las Vegas as the world's most exciting culinary destination."
Innovative new program additions in 2010 included the after-hours Shinkansen to Shibuya at the MGM Grand , an electric celebration of contemporary, urban Japanese culture. With the restaurant transformed into a spectacular rendition of Neo-Tokyo, revelers sampled countless sakes while enjoying freshly prepared sushi and fare from a teppanyaki bar while Japanese-style go-go dancers grooved to the high-energy dance beats spun by a Japanese DJ.
Chef Paul Bartolotta of Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas racked up his third straight victory at the Celebrity Chef Blackjack Tournament held poolside at Encore Las Vegas. This year's field included actress Laura Prepon and Bon Appétit Executive Chef Cat Cora and chefs Bobby Flay, Pierre Gagnaire, Shawn McClain, Rick Moonen, Bradley Ogden, Charlie Palmer, François Payard, Joël Robuchon and David Walzog.
The Venetian / Palazzo resorts joined in Bon Appetit's Vegas UNCORKED this year for the first time. All we can say is why did these two resorts wait so long ? From Master Series Luncheons to the star studded after hours event aside the AZURE pool, their events provided guests with class , great food and libations of choice as only these world class resorts can do.
Restaurateur, winemaker and rock and roller Joe Bastianich needs no introduction. We had thought he had done just about everything until we met him at the Palazzo After Hours: Crushed: Wine That Rocked. He paired many great wines of the world with some of the the greatest music of all time. Accompanied by Scott Ian of Anthrax and the electrifying band, Six Foot Nurse.
Bastianich lead guests and the chefs on a exploration of explosive tunes from Zeppelin and The Beatles, all the while asking the audience to "listen with their palates and taste with their ears."
Along with outstanding wines, this poolside after-hours celebration also featured signature bites from the all-star lineup at The Palazzo and The Venetian, including a Slider Bar from Executive Chef Sam DeMarco, salumi and cheese from executive chef Zach Allen of Carnevino, and a Rockin' Wing Bar from Chef de Cuisine Vince Chiyuto of Lagasse's Stadium. Hosted by Andrew Knowlton, Bon Appétit's Restaurant Editor.
Featured White Wines :
Joe Bastianich's Sauvignon Blanc
William Hill Chardonnay
Featured Red Wines :
Kaiken Ultra Malbec
Yangarra Shiraz
Sparkling and Dessert:
Bisol Prosecco
Marenco Brachetto
The fourth Vegas UNCORK'D continued with its tradition of unmatched events over four days of " Foodie" heaven in Las Vegas .
The Master Series dinners held all over the famed Las Vegas strip provided guests with some real "Star " quality.With a choice of Masters Series Dinners at Restaurant Guy Savoy , Bradley Ogden , Bobby Flay and RAOs there was no way anyone could go wrong.
With all of those choices we stopped in at RAOs in Caesars Palace and enjoyed a multi-course dinner featuring Chef Carla and her Southern Neapolitan dishes served family style. Bon Appetit Restaurant Editor Andrew Knowlton hosted this wonderful evening with two legendary families
The Pellegrino and Straci families need no introduction. Ron Straci, co-owner of Rao's, remembers serving as an informal waiter in 1947 at the age of twelve during the Feast Of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. During the feast, Rao's closed its kitchen so as not to compete with the sidewalk stands set up during the holiday.
"I was allowed to don the famous white apron the uncles wore and help serve our customers."
"Having spent every Sunday dinner I could remember with "Mama Jake," as my grandmother Francesca was called by her children and grandchildren, Rao's Bar and Grill, next door to my grandmother's, seemed like such a wonderful haven of good friends, fast smiles, and wonderful smells. I can still remember the smell and taste of the sauce and meatballs that Mama Jake would make for our family. She would make enough to feed the family and the customers at the restaurant Uncle Lou reminded me of Clifton Webb; Uncle Vincent was casual, but polished. I remember the cars, usually convertibles and mostly black Cadillacs. I remember the dogs, usually large and black, always secondhand. Strays found a home at Rao's, always wondering in and out of the restaurant. Only the passage of time has made me an owner, but the fond memories of family, food and friends live through our line of food products."
Carla has made many guest appearances, including cooking on the "Today" show (NBC), the Food Network, and has been a favorite at the acclaimed DeGustibus Cooking School in New York City and various Williams-Sonoma stores. She is an author as well having contributed to six cookbooks, including Meat and Potatoes, The New York Restaurant Cookbook: Recipes from the Dining Capital of the World, and Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood.
The Master Luncheon Series, part of the Vegas Uncork'd Presented by Bon Appetit event, was held by the world-renowned chefs of The Venetian and The Palazzo Resorts .Guests of the luncheons were taken on a culinary journey, courtesy of these talented Executive Chefs .
At The Palazzo, Bon Appétit Editor-in-Chief Barbara Fairchild along with co-host, Andrew Knowlton, Bon Appétit's Restaurant Editor, celebrated a delicious afternoon with pioneering celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck at CUT. Modeled on Puck's critically acclaimed, award-winning Beverly Hills restaurant, CUT offers a contemporary twist on the classic steakhouse. A delectable four-course meal consisted of Austrian White Asparagus, Butter Poached Maine Lobster, US Kobe New York, and Baby Banana Brulee. Restaurateur Piero Selvaggio of Valentino even stopped by to say hello while Chef Puck was preparing the dishes! At the end of the event, guests received Wolfgang Puck's newest cookbook, Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy
At The Venetian, guests had an opportunity to escape to an urban Parisian brasserie with James Beard award-winning chef Joachim Splichal of Pinot Brasserie. A decadent selection of Chef Splichal's award winning California-French cuisine with everything from seafood to traditional French desserts was offered. Hosted by Bon Appétit Executive Chef Cat Cora., the exquisite menu included a first course of Layer Tuna Tower with avocado and tomato, a second course of sweet and sour Santa Barbara spot prawn, a main entrée of Spring Lamb sampler with goat-cheese-tomato-asparagus stuffing, and a scrumptious dessert of Chocolate beignet with cherries chaud-froid. The Patina Cookbook, a gift presented to each guest, complimented Chef Splichal's afternoon culinary genius and allowed guests the opportunity to embark on their own food-inspired adventure in the kitchen.
Also at The Venetian, Chef Luciano Pellegrini and restaurateur Piero Selvaggio hosted an intimate luncheon inside Valentino with Bon Appétit Senior Food Editor, Sarah Tenaglia .
This award-winning restaurant, sister to the iconic Valentino in Santa Monica, delighted guests with a mix of classic and contemporary Italian cuisine. Starting off with a Tartare Trio with Agrumato, guests were taken on a palatte pleasing journey as they next enjoyed Risotto all'Onda with Dover Sole Filet and Spicy Vodka Sauce, Spring Lamb Medallions with Tender Fava Beans, and Gelato. The Valentino Cookbook was presented to each guest to take home and enjoy.
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September Club Meeting: Ronnie Schildknecht
TCSD, We have an action packed club meeting in store for you this month! Joining us from Switzerland is Ronnie Schildknecht 5 time Ironman Switzerland Champion and Kona contender!
In addition we have some special guests from USA Triathlon in town to bring us the latest news on the ITU World Championship Race Series coming to San Diego in May 2012!
So mark your calendar and come on out to our Sept Club Meeting!
Ronnie Schildknecht from Switzerland is in San Diego for most of September training for the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship coming up on Saturday October 8th. He has finished as high as fourth in Kona (2008) and in July he won Ironman Switzerland, going 8:19:51. In his home country, he followed up a 4:36:11 bike ride with a 2:48:43 marathon for his fifth win in a row.
Tuesday September 27th 5P-8P
4:00P Set Up (Volunteers Needed)
5:00P Food/Social/Sponsor Expo
6:00P Announcements/Raffle
7:00P USA Triathlon & ITU Announcement
7:15P Ronnie Schildknecht emceed by Bob Babbitt of Competitor Group
8:15P Photos/Autographs
8:30P Breakdown (Volunteers Needed)
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Well I did try out a lot of jet options with the stock BS29, almost so repetitively that I could get the carb off , jet change and back on in about 30min.But once I installed the BS32, just did one change of plonking in a 17.5 pilot and 120 main. This set up did work well for a couple of months. Not sure what happened after that. So will have to see if the current setting work right.
Hello Machismo,I have decided to keep the catch can design except for the hose to the oil air cleaner. I will build a larger catch can which will be placed where my current battery sits so I can get at it easier. I will run all the hoses the same way except I will leave some space at the bottom of the larger can for the mayo to collect. Oil overflow will flow back into Timing Case. I'm not big on blowing it out. There are a lot of folks adding catch cans to modern machines so there must be something to it. I like the idea of separating out the mayo simply because my riding does involve a lot of short trips and the mayo will happen. I will place a breather on top of the new can.As for the other problems you are getting some good advice from the experts.
I forgot you switched carbs. I haven't been able to post anything this afternoon for some reason. This is one more try in a series of many one more trys. (Well, this one finally worked).
Hi there Buckeroo.Interesting to hear that folks modern machines going for teh catch can. Wonder why!About the recycling the oil back to the timing case - I got a bad feeling of having some blobs or just sludgy oil getting into the oil tank.
I don't want gunk going back in there either. However, as I understand this process, I want the excess, if any, to go back into the engine, not on the ground. With an oil change every 1500 miles, I'm not expecting any blobs to be there very long. I am surprised that the drain back to the timing case from the OEM can drains from the bottom of the can. I will not let it do that.
Right! The precise reason why I have let the catch can-timing chest line hanging open, near the side stand. I would not want that mayo back in the engine.
I had followed Tim's instructions of re-routing the crank case hose to the catch-can, and that had solved the issue, but yesterday after a 100 mile 60Mph ride, the bike spewed oil all over the air-filter box.
Are you still using the can? I don't know of the 'fix' but I'm doing the same as you and still get the mayo. Especially at higher speeds. All I did has block off the timing case line at the case and used that line as a drain method to empty the can from time to time. I put a plumbers valve at the end of that line and then drain it about once a month.
I put a plumbers valve at the end of that line and then drain it about once a month.
Shouldn't that hose be open to the air & what's a "plumber's valve" ?
Hi 2CV, what i call a plumbers valve is actually an instrumentation needle valve that I picked up at True Value for a 1 or 2. Looks a little like this, but it's inline: http://www.mscdirect.com/product/01601756?fromRR=YThe are 3 hoses at the bottom of the can and 1 at the top. The top goes to open air (out the back or via the air box, which is stock). Out of the bottom: 1 goes to the crank, which is the largest; 2nd goes to the primary; 3rd is the return line back to the timing case. Its this last line I put the valve on and use it as a drain. I plugged the timing case port. I dont have a pic of it, but I can do if you'd like, later when Im off work.
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Washington D.C.: The AMA is seeking a meeting with the head of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to find out whether the agency is trying to reduce motorcycle ridership by pursuing a federal mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
The meeting request, made by AMA Vice President for Government Relations Wayne Allard in a Nov. 22 letter to CDC Director Tom Frieden, was made a day after U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) sent a letter to Frieden expressing concerns over the same issue. Walberg's Nov. 21 letter questions the work of a CDC advisory group called the Community Preventative Services Task Force and refers to a presentation at a task force meeting in October 2013.
In his letter, Allard repeated a question asked by Walberg: "Is it the goal or strategy of the CDC to reduce the use of motorcycle -- a legal mode of transportation - by recommending and pursuing a federal helmet law?
"With the safety of motorcyclists the utmost priority of the AMA, we are willing to work with all stakeholders, including the CDC, to promote rider education and training, as well as motorist awareness programs. These are effective strategies to reduce motorcycle crashes from ever occurring. Whereas, universal motorcycle helmet laws do nothing to prevent crashes," Allard wrote.
The CDC, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is headquartered in Atlanta.
The AMA strongly advocates helmet use but believes that adult riders, not governments, should make the choice whether or not to wear a helmet. Mandatory helmet laws do nothing to prevent crashes. The AMA supports actions that help riders avoid a crash from occurring, including voluntary rider education, improved licensing and testing, and expanded motorist awareness programs.
Like Rep. Walberg, the AMA questions what expertise and authority the CDC and its task force have in the traffic safety arena. Motorcycling is not a disease to be cured. It is a legitimate means of transportation and recreation enjoyed by an estimated 11 million Americans.
The AMA has prepared an FAQ on the issue to provide the motorcycling community with the most current information.
Washington D.C.: The U.S. Forest Service now offers access to variety of visitor maps for people using Android and iOS devices. The digital maps are part of USDA's work toward reaching President Obama's initiative to create a paperless government that also provides the American public with better, more accessible information. The Forest Service is currently working on the first phase of a website redesign, expected to debut early in 2014, which centers on a map-based tool for planning trips onto our nation's forests, grasslands and other special places.
In areas of national forests and grasslands where Internet connections are unavailable, the app and static maps work well if users download the maps prior to their visit. The apps and maps also will be useful for wildland firefighters.
In geographic areas with Internet availability, users will be able to use the products with live data. The interactive map is expected to be available on a limited basis starting in March 2014. The USFS's seven regions are tasked with uploading maps. Users should contact the regional office where a forest or grassland is located if maps are not available on the app. Paper maps are still available for purchase online at the National Forest Store.
Boise, Idaho: Because of a court-ordered settlement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until 2015 to make a final determination on listing the Greater Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. State wildlife management agencies, along with the federal Bureau of Land Management and USFS, which administer most federal lands in the West, are taking unprecedented steps to ensure the conservation of the Greater Sage-Grouse.
The Draft Land Use Plan Amendment/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Idaho-Southwestern Montana sub region is now available at http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/prog/nepa_register/sage-grouse_rmp_revision.html. The publication of the Draft LUPA/DEIS begins a 90-day public comment period that will conclude on January 29, 2014.
The BLM, working jointly with the USFS, is preparing an EIS to address the effects of implementing proposed Greater Sage-Grouse conservation measures on the lands they manage. These EISs will use both localized data to assist in designing the most effective local conservation strategies and less-detailed regional data to help ensure that the agencies can accurately compare conservation approaches west-wide.
For more information on the National Greater Sage-Grouse Planning Strategy, and the progress in other subregions, visit http://www.blm.gov/sagegrouse.
A series of seven open houses will be held to present information and answer questions on the Draft LUPA/DEIS. For more information on meeting dates and locations, visit http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/prog/nepa_register/sage-grouse_rmp_revision.html
Redding, Calif.: American Trails sponsors an annual contest for photographs of National Recreation Trails across the country. The contest provides awards in several categories and showcases entries (and previous winners) on the organization's website. The goal is to highlight the diversity of the NRTs and to make more Americans familiar with these outstanding trails. They are looking for good photos of trail users as well as special facilities, art on the trails, management issues, construction, and volunteers. They also want to see entries that cover the many types and uses of National Recreation Trails throughout America.
The entry deadline is December 15, 2013, and photos of any designated NRT are eligible. Check the online searchable database for a list of NRTs in your state and provide more information on individual trails. If you're not sure if a trail is an NRT, or if you have questions about the contest, call American Trails at (530) 547-2060 or email@example.com. Entries will be displayed on the NRT website. Visit the contest website for full details and submission information.
Sacramento, Calif.: The California Air Resources Board invites citizens to participate in a series of public workshops to learn about upcoming studies to better understand the usage and emissions associated with red sticker off-highway recreational vehicles. The workshops will be held in three locations as indicated below; each workshop will cover the same topics.
Sacramento Workshop: December 10, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fresno Workshop: December 16, 2013, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Diamond Bar Workshop: December 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.
The workshop notice and additional information are available on the ARB's website.
Reno, Nev.: A federal judge has upheld regulations limiting off-highway vehicle use at the Tahoe National Forest, but attorneys representing recreational users have vowed to continue the effort to protect their riding rights on public lands.
Ruling from the bench, U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez denied a challenge brought by OHV recreationists against the travel management plan for the Tahoe National Forest, an 800,000-acre forest widely used by Northern California and Western Nevada residents.
The Pacific Legal Foundation filed suit against the plan in July 2012, claiming it had illegally closed more than 800 miles of roads and trails enjoyed by the public for decades. Ted Hadzi-Antich of the Pacific Legal Foundation challenged the decision and said it will be appealed.
Gorham, N.H.: A standing-room-only crowd at a recent hearing strongly supported a proposal to allow ATVs to use the public highways in town so they can access local restaurants, motels, and other businesses. At the end of the hearing, town selectmen unanimously approved two motions that would open up specific roads to ATV use year round and a third motion that opens all town roads during the Jericho ATV Festival Weekend on a trial basis.
Pickerington, Ohio: The AMA Board of Directors adopted a lane-splitting position statement at their October meeting. The AMA believes that lane splitting can have safety benefits as well as help reduce traffic congestion. In developing its statement, the AMA board continues to place significant emphasis on motorcycle operator and passenger safety.
The AMA endorses rider responsibility and actions that make roadways safer for motorcyclists. While research and evidence suggest that lane splitting may reduce a motorcyclist's risk exposure, the AMA is cautious to issue a blanket endorsement supporting the practice. In particular, experience indicates that the legislative process and the implementation of new laws are fraught with uncertainty. A straightforward lane splitting bill may easily be amended with provisions that the AMA and the motorcycling community would find unacceptable.
Passing legislation to permit lane splitting may be the easiest part of the process. Significant effort would subsequently be required to educate the law enforcement community, officials and administrators within state departments of transportation and public safety, prosecutors, the judiciary and the general motoring public on the benefits to those groups and motorcyclists to make lane splitting safe for everyone.
Lane splitting is an issue of choice. The practice is optional in California, for example, where formal guidelines exist. Those opposed to the practice should consider the desires of other motorcyclists who believe they would benefit from it.
Given the ongoing success of lane splitting in California and the recent enthusiasm for lane splitting and/or filtering in other states, the AMA endorses these practices and will assist groups and individuals working to bring legal lane splitting and/or filtering to their states.
To view the statement, see http://americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/PositionStatements/LaneSplitting.aspx.
Pickerington, Ohio: The AMA is pleased to announce the 2014 dates for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the country's premier annual celebration of vintage motorcycling. The event will take place July 18-20 at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
A fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days features classic motorcycles of all makes and styles, and honors the riders who made them famous. Activities include the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championship, which features road racing, motocross, hare scrambles, trials and dirt-track; North America's largest motorcycle swap meet; bike shows and awards; stunt shows; demo rides of current production bikes; and seminars on a number of topics by noted motorcycling experts.
All proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The goal of the Hall of Fame, located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling's legends and heroes. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame's website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
Harrisburg, Pa.: House Bill 1060, originally introduced by Rep. Mark Keller (R-New Bloomfield), was signed by Governor Corbett. The bill allows motorcycle owners to mount their registration plates vertically if they pay an additional $20 fee and display special motorcycle registration plates featuring the identifying characters in a vertical alignment. The bill explicitly prohibits motorcycle registration plates with horizontal identifying characters from being vertically mounted.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada: Police are cracking down on excessive motorcycle noise. Deputy Chief Jerome Brannigan said officers are on the lookout for altered mufflers that generate excessive or unusual noise. He said police have ticketed 50 people since officers began the crackdown earlier this year. They have experienced a conviction rate of 50 percent. Brannigan said 250 officers took specialized training to make the crackdown effective.
In June 2010, Edmonton passed Canada's first excessive motorcycle noise bylaw. It focused on engines louder than 92 decibels while idling and 96 decibels while the engine was revving. Police in Edmonton used decibel meters but found they lost cases because of compromising factors such as background noise.
A similar law was passed in Bathurst, N.B., in 2011. A year before the ban on noisy bikes there, Bathurst police held clinics so bikers could check the decibel levels of their motorcycles.
If they were over the 92-decibel limit, they were asked to remove the modified after-market exhaust systems that were installed.
About the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation
Founded in 1990 by the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, the goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Hall of Fame's three major exhibition halls feature the machines and memorabilia of those who have contributed notably to the sport. The Motorcycle Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to motorcycling, including those known for their contributions to road riding, off-road riding and all categories of racing, as well as those who have excelled in business, history, design and engineering. More information can be found at MotorcycleMuseum.org.


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Hm… no updates on the mysterious disappearing crown?
I was critical when the new crown originally went up, but now that I have seen the improvements, I am impressed. Thank you Royals for seeing there was a problem, fixing it and restoring an icon that I hold dear in my heart.


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The mandate will prob. be struck down. Yays!
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The mandate will prob. be struck down. Yays!
I don't understand why people don't like obamacare
I mean, I can understand why congressmen getting handjobs from various insurance companies would vote against it, but what's with the middle class getting their knickers in a knot about it?
Because A. It won't work just like in Canada, Cuba and Britain and B. The federal government forces you to purchase a product which is just silly.
The NHS works completely fine. Long waiting lists and lack sometimes of patient-centered care, also massive administrative costs... but it works, people get treated and rich people can pay for better insurance. It's not as good as in the rest of Europe. Cuba is a pretty silly country to pick, considering the sheer number of countries who have effective "government mandated" healthcare systems.
Maybe it won't work in the U.S., and forcing Americans to buy health insurance is probably a bad idea, but meanwhile we'll be sitting here in the U.K. not getting AIDS and not having third world health insurance
If insurance wasn't so expensive, then there would be less gripe about it, but as its stands medicine is a for-profit business, and just like any other company hospitals will raise the prices of their products which thus increases the price of insurance.
George Washington made a mandate forcing all citizens to buy fire arms.
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master."
conservatives are stupid, anyone who has ever voted republican in their lives literally should never be allowed to vote again
dogar wait what are you talking about be like canada's britians etc. not even including the fact their system is empirically better than ours(better results for less money is a fact) the insurance mandate has nothing to do with it. it is not changing the system of healthcare delivery or administration it's just making people buy insurance.
which IS actually a dumb idea dont get me wrong, obamacare is awful.
know how you can be positive the individual mandate is bad? because originally it was the conservatives idea.
Im ok with the government forcing us to buy things. ::)
im not ok with the government forcing people to buy things at profit-sustaining prices from a private company
People waiting years for hip replacements sure seems like a system I want to mimic God.
And Hicky I use Cuba because MANY liberal crack heads use Cuba as a talking point. One of them being Michael Moore.
people in the US wait forever/just dont get hip replacements because they cant afford them ::)
there is anecdotal evidence both ways so stick to the facts please, those facts being britain JUST FOR EXAMPLE spends less on healthcare, has a healthier population and wider access to healthcare
We have better cancer treatments and less fatalities because of it. Why? Because competition and capitalism, not socialism, gives incentives for more advancements in medicine.
Yes, we have better medicine than most.
Consequently, this makes for higher prices. A business's a business.
That's the theory behind why some experts believe we aren't curing as many diseases as we used to. Doctors just give everyone antibiotics because they make money that way.
Back when the vaccines for polio and TB were created, there was more incentive to cure people, not make money.
This is why I support Doctors Without Borders. They cure people for the sake of curing, not for the money.
I'm pretty sure Cuba has quite the track record of biotech advancements, especially considering their semi-isolationism
I think a much more reasonable first step would be to cut down the ridiculous amounts of regulations on insurance companies that practically give the big companies a monopoly in their region of operation
most of the substantial medical advancements come from US universities. where most of the scientific advancements come from, not because of capitalism, but because US universities attract the best researchers in the world because US universities get enormous research funding from the federal government.
not to say private business has NO impact on medical advancement but a lot of it is in dumb consumer drugs like viagara
If I'm being perfectly honest I don't give two shits what the government spends its money on as long as its operating at a reasonable deficit and taxes are reasonable. Neither of which are true right now.
taxes are too low on rich people
Yeah I'd agree with that. The tax code is really fucked up. A simple flat tax would expedite things so much more and the government would see a shit-ton more revenue.
a flat tax is one of the worst ideas in the entire world. the government needs to be funded, if the rich were taxed at the same level as the most the poor could reasonably afford to be taxed then revenue would drop tremendously. also morally the rich SHOULD have more responsibility to pay into society than the poor.


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(SportsNetwork.com) - It didn't look that way at the start, but January has
been a pretty good month for the surging Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Leafs look to stay hot on Thursday night by posting their longest winning
streak in over 10 years as they continue their road trip versus the Dallas
Toronto kicked off the new year with a shootout win over Detroit in the Winter
Classic, but then went on to lose four straight. That skid has become a memory
as the Maple Leafs have rebounded with six consecutive wins and are now tied
for third place in the Atlantic Division with 59 points, matching the rival
Montreal Canadiens.
The line of Phil Kessel, James van Riemsdyk and Tyler Bozak has been at the
center of the surge, combining for 14 goals and 30 points over the last seven
Kessel has a goal in four straight while also posting six goals and eight
assists over a seven-game point streak. He scored twice in Tuesday's 5-2
victory over the Colorado Avalanche, giving him 26 tallies and 52 points on
the season.
"We're winning right, so that is the most important thing. Whatever I can do
to help the team win and just keep going," said Kessel. "I could have had a
bunch tonight. I missed some good chances, but like I said we got the win and
it's a big win for us."
Toronto also got a goal and an assist from van Riemsdyk, while Jay McClement
and Jake Gardiner added scores and James Reimer made 35 saves.
The Leafs have won six straight for the first time since Dec. 23-Jan. 2 during
the 2005-06 campaign. They haven't won seven in a row since an eight-game run
from Nov. 22-Dec. 6, 2003.
"It was a team effort tonight," said van Riemsdyk. "This could have been an
excuse game with the altitude and back-to-back games. We didn't let that
Toronto had opened a four-game swing with a victory in Phoenix the previous
night and will wrap the trek on Saturday in Winnipeg. The Leafs are now
10-10-4 on the road.
While the Maple Leafs are on an impressive winning streak, the Stars will
settle for winning back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 23-27.
They are just 2-8-1 in January but are coming off a 4-0 victory over the
Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.
Kari Lehtonen made 18 saves for his second shutout of the season and 24th of
his career, while Ray Whitney, Jordie Benn, Vernon Fiddler and Erik Cole all
The Stars outshot the Wild 12-3 in the first period and led 2-0 to eventually
capture the opener of a five-game homestand.
"It's been frustrating because we've had a lot of good opportunities inside a
game that haven't gone for us," said Dallas head coach Lindy Ruff. "We've
started some games really well and all of a sudden a goal can go in and it's a
little bit of a letdown. But you know we really gave a key effort and got the
saves when we needed them, and the power play was good and the killing was
Dallas scored twice on the power play and has lit the lamp on the man
advantage in five straight games. That is the longest such streak for the club
since doing so in seven straight from Dec. 11-23, 2010.
Benn, meanwhile, picked up his second goal of the season on a third-period
penalty shot. It was Dallas' seventh penalty shot of the season, a new club
record that also ties an NHL single-season mark, and Dallas has scored four
times on the seven tries.
The Stars are 9-3-1 in their last 13 games at home versus the Maple Leafs, but
have lost three straight in the series overall. That includes a 3-2 overtime
setback in Toronto on Dec. 5 despite a season-high 50 shots.
Lehtonen made 21 saves on 24 shots, giving up the winner with 42 seconds left
in overtime. He fell to 2-6-2 lifetime versus Toronto with a 2.95 goals
against average.
Kessel had two assists and Jonathan Bernier, who is likely to start tonight,
made 48 saves and moved to 3-2-1 lifetime versus the Stars with a 2.12 GAA.
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Design by: Maggie Weldon
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Fits 13-15″ doll; Afghan is 13″ square.
Materials: Yarn Needle; Sport Weight Yarn;
White - 1 ¾ oz, 160 yd (50 g, 146 m);
Lilac - 3 ½ oz, 320 yd (100 g, 292 m);
Purple - 15 yd;
10 x 8 mm Pearl beads.
Crochet Hook: Size F-5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
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