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West Virginia small-school rivals Cameron and Paden City will meet Friday night at Berger Field in a match up that has the Wildcats coming off their first victory of the season and the Dragons trying to rebound from a blasting against powerful Weirton Madonna.
Coach Brent Croasmun, who has a small roster consisting primarily of sophomores and freshmen, watched him team score more points in a 46-40 victory against Hundred than it did in the first four games of the season, combined.
"That was a big boost for us," Croasmun mentioned.
Meanwhile, Jim Rogers' Dragons fell behind early and never recovered in dropping a 60-14 decision to the Blue Dons on the home turf last week.
The biggest thing the two squads have in common is that both are being led by impressive young, sophomore quarterbacks in Cameron's 6-foot-8 Logan Routt and Paden City sophomore Zach Heasley, who has missed a couple games with an injury.
Routt has thrown for just under 1,000 yards through five games with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions while Heasley has gotten it done more with his legs, rushing for over 500 yards and the ability to find the end zone.
However, the biggest difference may be the Dragons' depth in the running game with junior Hunter Yoders and sophomore Devin Starcher both running well and taking pressure off of Routt.
Senior Mark Walker is one of the finest receivers in the valley and has 23 grabs for 367 yards and a score for Cameron while junior Shane Williams has added 16 catches for 249 and a pair of six-pointers.
The Dragons' struggled mightily defensively against Madonna, allowing 334 infantry stripes and 120 through the air.
"They are a much improved team and have a very balanced attack," Croasmun said of Cameron. "They run and pass the ball very well, I think they just have more athletes and they have done a nice job improving themselves.
Heasley has some talented wide outs in Drew Bidwell, the only senior on the rosters and sophomores Kennedy Cain and Craig Allen, who also carries the ball, and freshman Deven Price.
Sophomore Brandon Cross has done a fine job replacing the graduated Taylor Still, rushing for over 600 yards and having a good nose for the end zone. Cross had an outstanding night against the Hornets, finishing with 214 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
In all, Paden City racked up nearly 500 yards of offense, and played the fourth quarter with just 11 healthy players.
"Yeah, it was a difficult situation, but with a few injuries we were down to just 11 players in the fourth quarter," Croasmun admitted.
"But we will have most of them back this week and expect to dress 16 or 17 kids."
Defense has also been a problem for the 'Cats who had been outscored by a whopping 193-34 margin before last week's turnaround. Bidwell and freshman Logan Carroll lead the stop-troops.
"Paden City has some talented kids, but Brent's (Croasmun) biggest problem is that he doesn't have enough kids," Rogers said. "They have a quarterback who throws a nice ball and the Cross kid is a good running back."
"We played against these kids a couple of years ago in junior high and we know what they are capable of. Brent is an upbeat kind of guy and they will be alright.
"Our game plan is to just play a complete game, which we haven't done all season long. We have played three state-ranked teams already, and Madonna was a very good team, but we just want to take them one game at a time and look forward to the second part of the schedule.
"The biggest thing we need to do for that to happen is to play complete games and eliminate mistakes."
Croasmun was happy with how many people got involved in his team's win.
"Zach Heasley had a nice game in only his second complete game of the year and Cross had another solid game for us," Croasmun added. "But we had a lot of other kids involved and was pretty balanced overall."
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Oh, I like Deadlands. Hard to come up wiht maps out of nowhere though; what in particular were you thinking of having them do?
Did you see this one while you were googling?
I am going to be running a Deadlands game in the future, and I was trying to find maps that would be suitable for handing out to my players, and maybe giving me ideas for story adventures and the like.
Specifically I'm looking for maps that look like they were or actually were made during the 1880-1910 period. Any maps made by people on this forum specifically FOR Deadlands would be awesome; my google fu is weak, it seems.
I tried doing an image search on google, and I find quite a few maps that are good in theory, but are just too "busy":
this is a good example
Specifically, I'd like maps that are similar in the above style, but don't have so much stuff going on. The maps are going to be printed out on higher-quality resume paper for texture and given to players, but I'm only going to be printing them out on my color laser printer on 8x11 paper, so they kind of need to be "clean" so that they're relatively easy to read.
I don't care if they are Regional, State, or local maps; my Deadlands game will feature travel by Rail, so getting them from one state to another will not be an issue for me.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Oh, I like Deadlands. Hard to come up wiht maps out of nowhere though; what in particular were you thinking of having them do?
Did you see this one while you were googling?
You could also check out a map by Gamerprinter. He won a challenge years ago with a great map with a western theme. You would need to check with him on the license use, but I expect he would be ok with you using it for home use if you like the map. Don't remember the name though, so you will have to do some searching. Also, the entire challenge was Western theme. November 2007 was the challenge month/year.
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I have the same issues with map I found. Another problem.. find a good train map .
Sadizzm on DeviantArt does deadlands maps (Deadlands by Sadizzm on deviantART). His Red Canyon map might be exactly what you are looking for. He also posted here recently - see http://www.cartographersguild.com/fi...tml#post230254.
There are quite a few Deadlands maps on the Profantsy website by both Sadizzm and Ralf. ProFantasy Community Forum - Show and Tell
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Crap we just lost Nevada too. Delete that one too.
Nevada and Arizona just got bumped above Colorado and New Mexico, even Texas moved up above them. Red state or death.
Crap we just lost Nevada too. Delete that one too.
Apparently the majority of our country thinks the gov should start making more of our decisions for us. So much for freedom and prosperity, here comes more regulation and taxation. Wonder how high gas will go, or maybe he will just start giving away electric cars. I guess it's easier to convince people they are "victims" than convince them to get a damn job.
I voted and lost, not to be alone, the winners lost more. Buy guns for investment, gun companys etc.
Pull up your jeans and tighten your belt....looks like we are in for a hell of a rough ride for the next 4 years!
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There are many reasons I did not vote for Obama. One big one was his stance on firearms.
I've read, that according to the NRA, Obama opposed all right-to-carry laws. Obama endorsed a complete ban on handgun ownership. Obama voted to ban almost all rifle ammunition used for hunting and sport shooting. Obama voted for a ban on standard capacity firearms magazines. Obama was a member of the Board of Drirectors of the Joyce Foundation, the leading source of funds for anti-gun organizations and research. And much more.
So, I did not vote for Barack Obama, who won the Presidential vote yesterday. It is not the end of the world. It's time for me to quit my whining and move on. I believe that your attitude determines 99% of your future. Spend 99% of your time making a difference for you and those you care about, rather than complaining about an election we might not have hoped for. My prayers will continue to go out to our President Barack Obama for his future decisions that will affect our country and our world.
We still live in the greatest country in the world. Go out and make a difference every day. It's time to go hunting.
Elections should go by acres not electoral votes. look at how much of the map is red, well over 1/2 the area. think i need to move east a bit!
Kevin Root, If you shoot a rifle as dead-on accurate as your opinion is in this post, you must be a heck of a shot! Thanks for sharing some wise perspectives with us. As always, this is a good time for some prayers.


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Adam Einspahr, Joseph Krogmeier, Aaron and Desiree Mosenteen and Aaron and Angela Powell, all from the Hoyoke area, learned about the opportunities and challenges facing cooperatives, agriculture and rural America as participants in the recent CHS New Leaders Forum sponsored by CHS Inc., the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods company.
They were among 300 young producers from across the U.S. participating in the early December program. The group represented Grainland at the CHS New Leaders Forum, held in Minneapolis, Minn., in conjunction with the CHS annual meeting. All participants were nominated by their local cooperative or a producer organization.
During the three-day forum, participants heard from leading experts on agriculture, leadership and precision technology, including Carl Casale, president and CEO, CHS Inc.; Alejandro Sayago, Agriculture & Turf, John Deere; Ted Crosbie, Integrated Farming Systems, Monsanto; and Robert Thompson, University of Illinois.
The New Leaders Forum also featured a networking event with the CHS board of directors, management and staff and participation in the 2012 CHS annual meeting, including workshops and the annual meeting business session. CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States.
Diversified in energy, grains and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS, a Fortune 100 company, supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, animal feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products
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The strike staged by International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit ("OCU") against APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles escalated dramatically on Wednesday, and now the Port of Long Beach is in the thick of it, too.
The only terminal that has not been affected is TraPac," said Port of Los Angeles spokesman, Phillip Sanfield.
Three of the six container terminals at the Port of Long Beach were not operating. These terminals were Long Beach Container Terminal at Pier F, International Transportation Service at Pier G and Total Terminals International at Pier T. The following terminals are operating; SSAT at Pier A, SSAT/Matson at Pier C and Pacific Container Terminal at Pier J.
News of the impasse came from the negotiating teams representing employers at the ports of LA/Long Beach, who noted that unions had "refused to honor an area arbitrator's order directing them to return to work.
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On the evening of June 14, 2012 a FSU Police Department Security Officer was patrolling the grounds on the northwest side of DeGraff Hall at approximately 11:06 pm when he encountered a black male (suspect) with a handgun. The suspect ordered the guard to get on the ground, which he did. The suspect then demanded the officer's radio to aid in his escape. The officer complied and gave the suspect his radio. The suspect then fled northeast around DeGraff Hall, towards Dewey Street. The security officer was not injured during the incident. Investigation has revealed the suspect was poised to commit a robbery in the immediate vicinity.
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I was excited because I got invited to go on my very first trail ride. Actually they wanted my celebrity horse Gentleman, but I was invited to go along. My friend Terrell phoned and said, "We have two drives a year. One is a one-day trail drive that lasts about three days. If you survive the shorter one, you might get invited to go on the week-long drive. That one lasts about 10 days."
"I'll have to ask my boss to see if I can go," I told Terrell.
"I didn't think you had a job."
"No, but I still am married."
"Let me see if I got this right," my wife screamed when I told her about my trail driving invitation.
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Watertown, NY-- Nate Haddad retired from active duty in the U.S. Army in 2010 (following 12 years of service) after he hurt his shoulder during special forces training.
Last month he says he was parked along a road not far from his home in the state's North Country, where he still works at Fort Drum as a civilian employee.
When approached by police, he told them he was meeting someone interested in perhaps buying from him some empty, 30-round magazines for an AR-15 rifle, the same type he once carried into combat.
Since 1994, however, magazines over 10 rounds have been illegal in New York State, unless they were manufactured prior to when that law went into effect.
"I certainly did not think I was committing a felony crime by having these," Haddad told WGRZ-TV, while speaking of the magazines, which he claims he bought at an army surplus store.
"My understanding of what I had in my possession was that it was manufactured before 1994, but the arresting officers told me otherwise after I showed them the magazines that I had in my possession," Haddad said.
Haddad now finds himself charged with five counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a Class D Felony in New York State punishable by up to seven years in prison.
Earlier this week, Jefferson County prosecutors offered Haddad a deal, according to Haddad's attorney Seth Buchman, who said the offer was for his client to plead to five misdemeanor counts, in exchange for which Haddad would get a conditional discharge, sparing him from incarceration.
Haddad turned down the offer.
"Even if I took that deal I would still be branded as a criminal, and I don't think I should be," Haddad said.
Beyond principle, though, there is also a practical reason behind Haddad's reluctance to plead guilty.
"At this point, I can't say for sure how doing so might impact my access to Fort Drum. If it were to be restricted, then I would likely lose my job," Haddad said.
The Jefferson County District Attorney's Office did not return a phone call seeking comment.
It is often said that the price for freedom is high.
Though that phrase is usually in reference to the waging of wars, it is applicable in Haddad's current battle to maintain his freedom.
Waging a defense in a criminal case is costly, and so Haddad's brother, who still lives in Chautauqua County, has started raising funds though an on-line site to defray the cost of Haddad's legal bills.
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"I am absolutely touched by the generosity of people who have donated anywhere from five dollars to even 300 dollars," Haddad said.


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AMES, Iowa - All-American Melvin Ejim recently sat down with Cyclones.tv for a wide-ranging interview recapping his brilliant career. Ejim was a two-time Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year, an Academic All-American and the Big 12 Player of the Year.
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From the Catacombs…
Theaters like the ones on these pages are often found in multimillion-dollar homes. So one would never guess that above the garage in this modest home in White Bear Lake, Minn., sits a world-class theater. Here, authentic-looking accouterments inspired by the movie Tomb Raider commingle with precision audio/video to transport guests to the catacombs of ancient Egypt, or wherever the plot of the movie takes them.
"It's rare that you meet a client like this—an enthusiast who is so excited about the project that they become engrossed in the design of the theater," says Lance Anderson, president of Admit One. "Most of the larger projects we do are in homes where the owners consider the theater to be just another room in the house. In this case, however, the Paul and Rachel actually added a room to the house for a no-comprise home cinema." As such, owners knew exactly what they wanted and were prepared to help execute their vision for a realistic themed theater.
The first challenge that Admit One faced was ensuring that audio would not escape the room. "The house is in a neighborhood where the homes are in close proximity to one another. They didn't want sound to leak out into the neighborhood or, more importantly, outside noise to disrupt the experience inside," says Anderson. To help control sound outflow, the room was built using staggered-stud construction, plenty of insulation, and two layers of sheetrock.
Soundproofing didn't present nearly as big a hurdle as the room acoustics, though. The theater's faux stonework, designed to look 4,000 years old, served as a major thematic element, but the hard, reflective surface made the audio sound harsh. Admit One tackled the unruly acoustics by adding absorptive materials between the columns. The company also specified a modified a JBL Synthesis system that included speakers from Synthesis One, and upgraded to a pair of 18-inch subwoofers and a processor from the Synthesis Two package. "Part of the reason we used this system is that JBL's room EQ is so spectacular. It allowed us to account for the room's anomalies and calibrate it to SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) standards," says Anderson.
A 13-foot 2.35:1 masking Stewart Filmscreen paired with a Runco 3-chip VX-22 projector with anamorphic lens provide a video experience that was just as spectacular as the audio, with the projector artfully hidden behind stonework. To downplay the appearance of modern technology, Paul and Rachel strategically placed ominous gargoyles around the room, such as the one perched atop the projector box.
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Admit One and its enthusiastic clients paid attention to every detail, from the stone floor and stairs in the entryway that reinforce the primitive mood, to the theater seats. In fact, Admit One flew Paul and Rachel to Texas to see chairs from United Leather, where they custom-designed the Monticeto seats to protect the integrity of the "ancient" theater. Details like the weathered leather and rustic furniture tacks were chosen to contribute to the vibe of a truly primordial space.
Admit One also deliberately kept lighting to a minimum, cognizant of the fact that electricity didn't exist thousands of years ago. The cavernous space is therefore very dimly lit, much like the mausoleums Lara Croft scours in the film. Even the Middle Atlantic equipment rack is entrenched between two stone pillars, minimizing the appearance of technology that threatens to shatter suspension of disbelief.
While the Tomb Raider-themed theater took three years from construction to completion, the homeowners are ecstatic about the results. "Throughout the process the owners and our team stayed focused knowing that in the end it would all be worth the extra time and effort," says Anderson. In fact, the owners were so dedicated to the vision that they made a pact not to watch a single movie in the theater until it was totally complete.
Now, that's dedication. We can only guess what the first movie Paul and Rachel watched might have been.
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Rather than hire a cabinetmaker or professional interior designer, Admit One and the homeowners took on the design of the detailed faux stonework themselves. "We couldn't find anyone who could envision how to materialize these simulated pillars and rock," says Lance Anderson, president of Admit One. EH
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Luckily this will be a short work week for me...
Why? I'm heading to none other than Walla Walla, Washington.
Sounds like a funny place, right? Well, there will be much serious business to attend to. That's because I'm traveling to this oddly named wine country to attend the 2010 Wine Bloggers Conference.
I have to admit, I'm a bit nervous about getting on a plane, traveling across the U.S., and leaving my wife and wine at home. I don't know what to expect but I'm hoping that I get to try a lot of wine (both good and bad), meet some cool new winos, and have an overall awesome time.
I wonder what the weather is like in Walla Walla right now?
I'll make sure to share more details... but in the meantime, happy sippin'!
There are five words you should always remember. These five words will help you get through almost any challenge. Just reminding yourself of this simple phrase is calming, reassuring, and uplifting all at the same time...
"...these things come and go"
I recently learned about the importance of this simple phrase while studying some of the ways by which many pro golfers help get themselves through a bad streak of play otherwise known as the "shanks". Instead of getting down on themselves, throwing clubs, cursing, and otherwise acting like morons, this phrase gently reminds them about one important rule: people are inherently good. Just because the outcome of our actions doesn't turn out the way we hoped, doesn't mean that there weren't good intentions to produce the desired results. It just means that things didn't turn out the way we hoped. After all, that's life. Whether good or bad, intentional or indifferent, ..."These things come and go"
As I am writing this I realize I should throw in a word of caution. Don't read too far into what I am saying. I'm not sharing this with you because something has gone wrong with the news I announced in my last post. Instead, I figured I would share this concept with you since I have been spending a lot of time thinking about how this phrase applies to wine, hobbies, life.... etc.
When I first started drinking wine, like many other people living in the U.S., I fell in love with CA Cabs. Then I tried some pretty cool Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and even, dare I say it, Merlot! Yes, there are many bottles of Merlot that I really love. It's not all love when it comes to drinking wine. Sometimes I get bored with one of my old favorites. Sometimes I go back one of them and think to myself "what were you thinking, this tastes nowhere near how I remembered it". Sometimes I just shut up and drink merely to enjoy whatever my glass has to offer.
Feeling somewhat unmotivated by my wine cellar, I try something different. That's why today I opened a bottle of Zantho Gruner Veltliner. For someone new to the world of wine, "different" would be an understatement when it comes to this Austrian grape. It tastes like a lot of other things, yet completely different from them all. If you're bored and looking for something new, you owe it to yourself to try this grape. You may not like it... you may absolutely love it... but whatever you experience on your tongue or via any other senses during this journey we call life, don't forget to tell yourself...
"...these things come and go"
...so go out and enjoy them all before they are all gone!
It's funny how some things in life change...
Although it was only three years ago, it feels as distant as a past life. I stood over the stove anxiously preparing one of the few dishes I knew how to make. Let me just start by saying that my spaghetti and meat sauce is by far quite unimpressive. That didn't stop me. I was hoping that the love I put into it would make up for the fact that it was made from Ragu and nothing that could be considered as prepared from scratch.
Before crafting this half-assed meal, I talked a lot of trash. After all, this was my "signature dish", "known worldwide", and like nothing else anyone has ever tasted. The truth was much more modest. To make my signature dish, I would brown some ground meat, stir in some Ragu, and pour the mixture over boiled spaghetti. I've been told before that I don't know how to cook... I just know how to heat things up. Well, if there was ever a dish that fell into the "heat things up" category, this was it.
Sometimes you just know...
Ever have that feeling? You know, the one that tells you that everything is going to be okay... or the one that tells you that something just feels right? Well, the second Sheila tasted my "signature dish", looked up at me, and smiled, I knew that she was the one and only woman for me. It wasn't long before we were married. I'd like to thank my spaghetti and meat sauce for helping me realize what was in front of me. I'd like to thank this simple dish for helping me find one of the most difficult things in this world... true love.
Tonight, Sheila asked me to make this dish for her. I thought about it for a second, smiled, and gladly accepted the challenge. While a lot has changed since that first time we enjoyed the same dish, one thing remains the same: I love her as much as the day we first met.
To celebrate the moment, I opened a bottle of Bivio Tuscan Red. The wine went well with the mild yet meaty pasta. A great solution to the everyday drinker question of "what should I open tonight?" This has become a much more difficult question for me to answer. After all, Sheila may be eating for two, but I am drinking for two.
Anyone who knows me will agree... I am anything but a snobby "connoisseur". I've had people call me a "wine expert" but that just makes me uncomfortable and quite honestly, it's NOT true! I may know a thing or two from my experiences in the world of wine and the places I've visited, but I would NEVER profess to be an "expert" or a "connoisseur". I just know what I like. That's it. If that makes me an expert, then guess what, you can easily be one too. To that point, I would have to say that if anyone else out there professes to know everything about wine, you probably should put them to the test before you take their word. Chances are, they're full of crap!
When it comes to food, it's the same story. Heck, I probably know more about wine than food despite the fact that I've been stuffing my face before I even had the ability to do so using my own motor skills. I love food... probably as much as I love wine.... but that doesn't mean I am a connoisseur. It just means that I like to ENJOY the things in life that awaken my sense of smell, taste, and buzz.
That's why I am not scared to share a secret of the culinary world that most foodies would probably gasp at. If you live on the west coast, you probably have experienced it for yourself. Those of us on the east coast have to wait patiently for our chance to voyage westward to enjoy the fruit of this dining establishment otherwise known as "In n Out."
Yep, I said it. Anytime I hit the west coast, my first plan of attack is to find one of these greesejoints and stuff my face with a double-double animal style burger, accompanied by a basket of fries, and a rich chocolate shake. While I admit that this meal will ultimately take off valuable years from my life, I don't care. Like a lemming with a bad case of the munchies, I eagerly jump off the cliffs of snobby culinary cuisine and indulge myself in the bottomless pit of fat and cholesterol.
As with my wine... I eat what I like and like what I eat!
What else could be more important?
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What is it about Vegas that makes it so hard to get back to reality when the fun's over?
I'm officially broke, tired, hungover, and most importantly, glad to be home!
I saw Cher, Cirque du Soleil Elvis, and the Blueman Group... lemme just say that the Blueman Group was my favorite show of the three. They freakin' ROCK!
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like to stay in one place and those who like to constantly move around. I consider myself a mix of the two. I usually like to go through a period of change and then enjoy those changes for months if not years. I am not the kind of person who likes to change jobs, move from one town to the next, or even change my social circle on a frequent basis. However, every once in a while, I like to shake things up by peppering in a little change into my routine.
Change is coming. May and June are going to be some exciting months for me. I really haven't done much traveling since last February. Honestly, I am glad. Airports have become such a pain in the ass, even wine doesn't seem to help me get through it. I am hoping the thought of arriving in Las Vegas will help calm my nerves. And in June, where else could I hope to go then the wine country of Walla Walla Washington for the 2010 Wine Bloggers Conference. It's going to be an interesting couple of months and I am really looking forward to it.
... after that, who knows, maybe even a bigger change is coming into my life.... but I'll save that little surprise for a future post! :)
I have a problem... sure, you may be thinking, what's new? Well, this time my addiction isn't with wine. It all started last December. It was the first time I ever held one in my hands and for some reason, ever since, I haven't been able to put it down since. Yes, you may have guessed it... the object I picked up was a golf club and now I am addicted to golf.
If only there were a way to marry my love for wine with my new addiction to golf. I've tried bring bottles of wine out to the golf course, but glassware still seems to be the problem. I may be a bit trashy, but drinking wine out of plastic cups with a bunch of dudes just feels ridiculous.
I never thought I would say this, but aside from breaking an 80, my goal right now is to conscientiously drink more wine when I am not out on the golf course. On top of that, I am going to Las Vegas in a few weeks... there is sure to be some good wine ahead of me there!
As part of this effort, the other night I opened a bottle of Purple Angel Carmenere/Petite Verdot blend from Montes. This Chilean red was gritty, full bodied, and overall very nice. While there was certainly nothing wrong with this bottle, I think when it comes to these types of traits, I prefer a Monastrell over this Carmenere blend. Why? Much more bang for the buck!
How do you balance your hobbies with your love for the grape?
Please help a wino in need! :)
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Yesterday was one of those days that you just know is going to end badly. It was like going to a Chinese buffet. You start with good intentions but an and four soiled plates later, you just want to puke. That's exactly how yesterday went for me... including the part about wanting to blow chunks!
Okay, so here was the itinerary: start the day hanging with Michael J Fox, Jorge Lopez, and Ronde Barber while drinking beer at the Outback Pro Am golf tournament. Ten beers, two shots, and five hours later I move on to a wine tasting party. I was sloppy to say the least following the afternoon's festivities, but things only got worse!
I started off with good intentions. I really wanted to leave the wine party with the winning prize of an entire free case of wine. All I had to do is bring the wine that scores highest amongst the group. At the end of the night, I almost felt bad taking the free case of wine home with me. Not because I was too drunk to even carry it to the car (thankfully, my patient and loving wife drove), but because I could barely finish tasting through all of the wines that were brought. You know that feeling you get when you know that one more sip will cause you to loose it all... well I was there! Slurred words, wobbling, and even passing out on the couch... my wife must have been so proud.
Aside from apologizing to the hosts of the wine party who not only were cool enough to plan out this event, but were also understanding about my drunken zombiness, I want to share with you the wine that won it all. These kinds of wine parties really challenge your ability to choose a wine that other people of varying experience and tastes would enjoy. Oddly enough, the more expensive wines DO NOT always perform well in this type of competition. People tend to like a semi-sweet wine with just enough character to make it enjoyable without being overwhelming. I knew I had found the winner when I tried this particular wine last weekend while out at dinner. I ordered a glass of it with dessert and knew this was THE ONE!
The wine: Chateau St. Michelle Riesling
Thanks to this wine I now have a free case of wine, a mild headache, and a lot of apology phone calls to make!
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Here's a full list of what was entered and how they did:
White Wine Type Region Year Price Store Total Rating
Lakeridge Table Wine Florida 8.99 ABC 42
Domaine de la Chauriniere Muscadet France 2008 7.64 ABC 41
Trinchero Chardonnay California 2008 35
ONA Riesl/Viog/Chard Chile 2008 14.99 Total Wine 48
Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling Washington 2005 Total Wine 76
Paradise Peak Gewurztraminer Washington 2008 9.99 Winery Direct 57
Finca Copete Torrontes Argentina 2009 11.99 ABC 35
Marcus James Chardonnay Argentina 2008 63
Schmitt Sohne Riesling Germany 2008 9.99 Total Wine 57
Barefoot Riesling California 2010 8.99 Total Wine 38
Fat Bastard Chardonnay California 2008 41
Rene Barbier Med White Spain 2008 40
Domaine De Regusse Viognier France 2008 9.99 45
Yellow Tail Riesling Australia 2008 60
Red Wine Type Region Year Price Store Total Rating
Casillero del Diablo Merlot Chile 2008 7.99 ABC 45
Strade Vecchie Toscana Italy 12.99 ABC 50
SKN Cab California 2005 39
Terra-Barossa Cuvee Australia 2007 14.99 Total Wine 55
Penfolds Shiraz-Cab Australia 2007 54
Celler De Capcnes Montsant Spain 2005 52
Finca Copete Malbec Argentina 2008 11.99 ABC 42
Marcus James Merlot Argentina 2009 54
Yalumba Shiraz-Viognier Australia 2006 12.99 Sam's 54
Penfolds Shiraz Australia 2008 10.99 Total Wine 45
Little Penguin Merlot Australia 2008 49
Black Swan Shiraz Sustralia 2006 56
Robert Mondavi Meritage California 2007 58
Columbia Crest Cab Washington 2007 48
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Something unexpected happened the other day. It all goes back to my patio. Sheila had been bugging me for weeks to replace the patio furniture. Not only was it as haggard looking as Courtney Love, but someone who will remain nameless (Sheila), decided to stand on one of the pieces while attempting to hang lights and unexpectedly fell through the tattered slats. I had no way out of this one!
Ok, so fast forward to last weekend. We pick out a set, pay for it, and try to shove it in the car. Of course it nearly fits... and by nearly, I mean not at all. So now we're standing in the parking lot surrounded by patio furniture. What happened next was almost as embarrassing as it was helpful. A man and his son coming out of the store saw us, and after laughing for a minute at the scene we created, offered to give our new furniture a lift back to our place using their truck.
After about 15 minutes of awkward conversation and worrying that I would be killed while riding with the strangers in their pickup truck, we made it home. I quickly unloaded the furniture, thanked them both, and offered to give them some cash for their trouble. They REFUSED to take it. The father explained to me that he believed in "paying it forward". Instead of taking the cash, he wanted me to do something nice for someone else to return the favor. I have to admit that this is the first time I've been a receiver of this phenomenon. It felt good. More importantly, it renewed my faith in people and made me want to do something nice for someone else.
What a great concept!
Then I started thinking about wine. This may be a stretch, but aren't winemakers also in their own way "paying it forward"? They invest so much in their vineyards, wineries, and wine with little promise of ever receiving anything in return. Sure, if their wine turns out great, they could make some money. Usually, it's a labor of love and one that takes many many years to bear fruit.
In a world where it is easy to become cynical, it's refreshing to enjoy the people and things that invest in the good that is out there. Maybe we aren't in trouble after all! :)
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What better time to write another post than while eating the leftover chicken parm from the other day. After all, I still owe you an explanation on how the Old Vine Zin went with this home cooked meal. Unfortunately my glass is empty tonight... I'm tired and I feel like I am fighting off an on coming cold. My plate however is far from solitude. This chicken parm is the gift that keeps on giving. Even my wife admits that it is better the second day... and maybe even the third.
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(MILITARY TIMES) -- To the list of skeptics who question the need for air strikes against Syria, add an another unlikely group - many U.S. servicemembers.
"I haven't heard one single person be supportive of it," said an Army staff sergeant at Fort Hood, Texas, who asked not to be identified by name.
A Military Times survey of more than 750 active-duty troops this week found servicemembers oppose military action in Syria by a ratio of about three to one.
The survey conducted online Monday and Tuesday found that about 75% of troops are not in favor of airstrikes in response to reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons to kill its civilians.
A higher percentage of troops, about 80%, say they do not believe getting involved in the 2-year-old civil war is in the U.S. national interest.
The results suggest that opposition inside the military may be more intense than among the U.S. population at large. About 64% of Americans oppose airstrikes, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll published Monday.
The Military Times' results are based on an unscientific survey of Times readers and reflect the views of many career enlisted members and officers.
For many troops, money is a key consideration. Troops question the cost of bombing Syria at a time when budget cuts are shrinking their pay raises, putting their benefits package at risk and forcing some of their friends to separate involuntarily.
"We don't have money for anything else but we have a couple hundred million dollars to lob some Tomahawks and mount an expensive campaign in Syria?" said Army Sgt. 1st Class Chris Larue, a 39-year-old maintenance expert at Fort Eustis, Va., referring to the precision-guided missiles that are likely to be used in any strike.
The debate about striking Syria is also revealing a strain of isolationism growing inside a battle-weary military that has spent more than a decade supporting high-tempo war operations overseas.
"People are just sick of it," said Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Harvey, a nuclear-trained officer who works at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia.
"It's like the old pre-World War II isolationism, I hear grumblings of that. People would rather withdraw all our troops and let the rest of the world figure out what to do. I think there is a lot of credence to that argument," he said.
Among troops who do favor mounting strikes against Syria, moral and humanitarian concerns are a top consideration.
"It's a moral issue. If we are going to set ourselves up as the moral leaders in the world, then we have to act," said Air Force Master Sgt. Noel Cumberland at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
Army Staff Sgt. Derek Harris, who is based at Fort Hood, agreed. "I'm not talking about it from a national security standpoint or a political standpoint. I'm talking about human rights," said Harris.
Harris also said he is undaunted by the prospect of U.S. military involvement escalating beyond airstrikes and requiring the Army to deploy ground troops.
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Make Your Own Very Hungry Caterpillar
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- Amanda said...
Madison LOVES the caterpillar you sent in her summer swap box! We actually found a Very Hungry Caterpillar helmet and pads set that Maddie wore when she went roller skating!
- July 27, 2009 at 1:57 PM
- Christy said...
We love the Very Hungry Caterpillar. WE are planning a trip to the Eric Carle Museum soon and I can't wait!
- July 27, 2009 at 3:06 PM
- EntertainingMom said...
Genius... sheer genius... and so adorable too!!!
- July 27, 2009 at 3:29 PM
- ladystrathconn said...
I have been to the Eric Carle Museum (it is less than an hour away from me) and it is wonderful. I look forward to being able to take my little boy.
Your projects are always so amazing. I keep bookmarking them for when Jack is older.
- July 27, 2009 at 4:57 PM
- MaryAnne said...
Your caterpillars are adorable!
- July 27, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- Laura Ingalls Gunn said...
Oh this is so cute! Have a happy Monday~ I am slowly making my way through all of the comments that I so lovingly received last Thursday when I was featured on SITS. Thank you so very much for visiting me.
- July 27, 2009 at 7:40 PM
- La Dolce Vita said...
LOVE, LOVE this idea! We'll be making them as well. Also, love the reading center and felt board idea. You are a lady after my own heart.
I used to teach (and now work .5 with teachers), so I've got teaching down in the soul!
Did I mention that I LOVE this idea?
Eric Carle museum? Must Google that!
- July 27, 2009 at 9:54 PM
- Anne said...
Thats so cute!
I love the Very Hungry Caterpillar.
- July 28, 2009 at 1:05 AM
- Elise said...
The Hungry Caterpillar is a favourite here too. Your caterpillars are adorable.
What a lovely idea to tape yourelf reading the book.
- July 28, 2009 at 7:15 AM
- Morgan said...
very cute. I would like to do some tapes of my husband and I reading- especially a "daddy tape" for when my husband is working. I just need to pick up some cassettes!
You guys did a summer swap? That's pretty cool!
- July 28, 2009 at 2:31 PM
- Michie said...
I do a lot of reading in the classroom, and at the end of one school year I recorded me reading several of the books we'd enjoyed during the school year and my husband put them all on a cd and I gave one to each of my students. I have been wanting to record more of myself - and hopefully anyone else I can con into doing it - reading stories for my daughter.
I once read an article in Family Fun about a grandmother who would send a package to her grandson every few months that would include a book, a video of her reading the book, and a craft/snack/activity that went with the book. I always thought that would be the coolest gift.
- July 28, 2009 at 8:28 PM
- Cindy said...
This is so totally awesome. We just found some caterpillars today out on milkweed that grows by us. We will for sure be doing this. Score for me and my little man. Thanks
- July 29, 2009 at 2:01 AM
- Deb Chitwood said...
What a great Very Hungry Caterpillar activity, MaryLea! I featured your photo and post in my Montessori-Inspired Eric Carle Activities at http://livingmontessorinow.com/2012/06/26/montessori-inspired-eric-carle-activities-and-eric-carle-linky/
- June 26, 2012 at 9:56 AM
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Functional programming techniques are becoming increasingly important in data-centric programming: languages like Haskell, Scala, and C# draw heavily on a range of functional techniques and find application in numerous data-driven domains; functional paradigms like map/reduce and its extensions lie at the core of modern scalable data processing; and "information-rich" languages like Ur, F#, and Gosu use meta-programming to integrate type-safe queries, web-based APIs, and scalable data sources—along with associated semantically-rich metadata—into the programming language. In principle, the expressiveness, strong typing, and core functional paradigm of these languages make them an ideal choice for expressing robust and scalable data-centric programming. However, many challenges remain.
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The first Data Driven Functional Programming Workshop examined data-centric programming in the light of today's data challenges, with a particular focus on the application of functional programming and meta-programming techniques. In this forum, we discussed the use and advancement of functional programming in information-rich data spaces—including the development of new programming and data-manipulation systems and the extension of existing ones
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- Judith Bishop, Microsoft Research, United States
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- Guy Blelloch, Carnegie Mellon University, United States
- Adam Chlipala, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
- Sophia Drossopolou, Imperial College, United Kingdom
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The state government has taken new security measures to counter data breaches after learning 4.5 million individual and business tax returns on file at the S.C. Department of Revenue may have been exposed to a cyberattack launched from outside the United States
Gov. Nikki Haley on Wednesday ordered her Cabinet agencies to work with the Division of State Information Technology to implement 24-hour-a-day network monitoring aimed at intervention and interruption of unusual events or viruses.
The governor's office said it's encouraging agencies that are not a part of her Cabinet to work with the state IT division to identify weaknesses in current network monitoring and put stronger monitoring services into effect where needed.
Network monitoring identifies potential security breaches, such as the downloading of viruses and malware; collects and monitors network traffic; and intercedes and interrupts the download of detected viruses and malware to a specific network computer. Network monitoring also collects and correlates the information across all agencies to better identify trends and common IT vulnerabilities.
Once a potential threat or attack is identified, the IT division will notify the agency and request that agency's staff remove the infected computer from the network and begin remediation action, Haley's office said.
Agency networks will be monitored around the clock by the state IT division staff and by six agency personnel who will be dedicated to this task.
"If they see any suspicious activity, if they see anything that is wrong, they will be able to move in immediately and do something about it," Haley said.
The network monitoring device that will be employed is the Mandiant Intelligent Response appliance.
Personnel costs will be shared by the IT division and state agencies that are involved in the monitoring effort, Haley said. The Mandiant appliance, which costs $160,000, will be paid for from money the federal Department of Homeland Security has allocated to the state, Haley said.
Haley said she's pushing to have the added security measures in place in 60 days.
As of Wednesday, the Experian call center set up to assist South Carolina taxpayers had received 775,500 calls and approximately 789,500 signups for Experian's ProtectMyID program, Haley said.
About 657,000 businesses and 3.8 million individuals have had their tax information jeopardized by a cyberattack on Revenue Department computers.
Access to unlimited fraud resolution beyond the one-year enrollment period is included in Experian's ProtectMyID membership and available to any taxpayer affected by DOR's information security breach.
Taxpayers who sign up for protection will also be notified — by email or letter — about how to sign up for a "Family Secure Plan" if they claim minors as dependents.
Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. offers South Carolina businesses that have filed a tax return since 1998 a free CreditAlert product that will alert customers to changes taking place in their business credit file. Business owners can visit http://www.dandb.com/sc/ or call customer service toll free at 1-800-279-9881 to sign up.
Taxpayers who have filed a South Carolina return since 1998 can call 1-866-578-5422 or visit http://www.protectmyid.com/scdor to enroll in a consumer protection service. Enter the code "SCDOR123" when prompted. South Carolina taxpayers have until the end of January to sign up.
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