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The History Behind Daylight Saving Time
by Renee Vaughn
posted Nov 1 2011 5:25AM
If you ever wondered how Daylight Saving Time came about, since this is the time that we 'fall' back by changing those clocks, this may or may not explain it for you.. BUT isn't it good to always learn something that we may not have known about before?!?!
Time for Reflection
by Renee Vaughn
posted Sep 23 2011 6:32AM
At the writing of this blog...it is pouring rain(seemingly sideways :-) but coming down at a study pace nonetheless. Just coming out of the studio from another busy morning on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, when Sybil Wilkes mentions that R&B singer Vesta(Williams) was 'reportedly' found dead in her California hotel room. For most of the morning the story was unconfirmed- given that the Associated Press nor other reputable news sources had any confirmation (to me a bit odd). She was just on the Fantastic Voyage with the crew earlier this year and Vesta was having a blast....AND NOW NEWS OF HER DEATH!!! Well by now just about everyone has either twitted or post on their Facebook pages about her untimely passing at 53 years old. The music industry and closet friends/fans are understandingly in disbelief as much as I am. What great music and energy she leaves behind, along with an INCREDIBLE SENSE OF HUMOR, and without question will be sorely missed....and goes without saying TOMORROW IS PROMISED TO NO ONE...whatever the cause of death, Vesta was an extraordinary and very talented individual who left her mark with those who loved and respected her....she will forever live on through her music and wonderful memories...what a talent and class act!!!
What's Up With Our Government?!
by Renee Vaughn
posted Jul 30 2011 8:40AM
Well the old adage- Government by the people, for the people seems to have been thrown out the window like an old pot of over-cooked grits! I mean really...our nation is on the verge of economic disaster, not to mention being credit down-graded, and if the nation's debt ceiling isn't raised by August 2nd, our ALREADY slumping economy could get worse! WHY IS THIS?!?!? Now granted we sometimes agree to disagree on issues of importance, but when it comes to the very livelihood of each citizen being greatly affected by what Democrats and Republicans are in constant battle as to who has the best plan for raising the debt ceiling...we're ALL right smack dab in the middle of a never-ending war of words that is absolutely producing NO results!!
Where will it lead US?...hopefully closer to putting our REAL faith in a higher power who promises His Kingdom will never be brought to ruin. And the Kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these (earthly) kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite....Daniel 2:44 New World Translation. Until then...just say a prayer that WILL get through these tough economic times!!!
What Are You Most Thankful For?
by Renee Vaughn
posted May 25 2011 6:40AM
Everyday presents not just another moment of life but the challenges that always seem to go right along with it! But in this blog I just take a moment to reflect on the people who have made each and everyday possible...first and foremost I will ALWAYS give thanks to my God, whom of course without Him there would be NO me!!! Family- way too many to mention :-) but they know who they are and that I love each and every one of them very much....my 'extended' family known as radio, and that means YOU 97.1 QMG listeners...just thank you for the love and support you have shown and continue to show...especially in my ten years with this station. QMG has survived and thrived because of loyal listeners like yourselves, or if you're a 'newbie', you are definitely family to me as well! No doubt you have many reasons to be thankful in your everyday lives, as I once again 'thank you' for letting me share that life isn't always going to be easy or care-free, but thankful that I have an opportunity to (try) live life to its fullest!!!
Shaken But Not Stirred....
by Renee Vaughn
posted Apr 5 2011 7:20AM
April 4th, 2011 is just one of many dates that likely will remind us that it's that time of year...no, not to remember to file our taxes on time..that's a WHOLE other topic of discussion.... but a reminder that as the seasons/weather change(s) from Winter to Spring, the weather really can get crazy! From 80+ degree weather one day...then the upper 50's the next to a massive thunderstorm and/or tornado somewhere in the middle. This latest storm resulted in not only power outages AGAIN for many folks, but to simply be awaken from a real good sleep around 2:30 in the morning is not cool, especially when one has to get up mighty early to head in to work...and I know I'm not the only one with those kind of early work hours. Didn't hear of any fatalities here locally from this last storm, but some people from the deep South were not as fortunate...at the writing of this blog as least six deaths from the Mississippi River across the Southeast to Georgia and the Carolinas...so sad when ANY life is lost due to severe weather. The real question is..does severe weather of any nature, especially late at night keep you awake, or do you just say a prayer knowing that in God's hands, everything will be alright!!!
The Importance Of The World Around Us
by Renee Vaughn
posted Mar 11 2011 8:36AM
As a part of 97.1 WQMG and the Tom Joyner Morning Show, many of you know my role as a broadcaster that includes delivering the news/headlines on the TJMS. Well I'm blogging today to not only talk about what I enjoy and have so humbly been blessed to do with this radio station, but to stress the importance of staying on top of events that are taking place in our world today! Many of you at the writing of this blog will have heard or even discuss to some degree the recent devestation that has taken place in Japan with the powerful earthquake that triggered a Tsunami. As many as 200-300 bodies have been found in the coastal area of the country, and without question those numbers will horrifically rise, as waves as high as some 33 feet carried cars, boats and massive debris across open fields. The earthquake itself, which struck Japan around 2:45pm their time/12:45am EST(our time) has gone down so far as the largest in the country's history and the 5th strongest in world in some 111 years, with at least 19 aftershocks stronger than the recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Question Of The Day that many of you tune in to hear on the TJMS recently lead to some very good dialogue when asked...'Is News Becoming More 'Entertainment' Than Acutal News?' Many of us do try to keep up with current events, myself included, as much as possible...but for those of you that don't, take a hard look at what's going in the world around us. Many individuals make the mistake of thinking it doesn't affect me because it's 'not happening here.' Events such as this have a tremendous impact on ALL of us, whether it's happening here at home or around the globe...NONE of us are immuned to any type of devastation that takes place in this world! In fact that same Tsunami that struck Japan also hit Hawaii and put areas of alert as far away as South America, Canada, Alaska, and the ENTIRE U.S. West Coast!!
Whether you have open dialogue through conversation with co-workers, friends, family(and that should even include your children..they too need to realize the importance of world events), or even complete strangers, be it verbally or on the world wide web, just try to keep yourself informed about what's going on around you!
In closing, my prayers and thoughts are with those in Japan and for all of us here in this country. What's taking place in the world around us makes me think of the Book of Zephaniah, with the opening verses reminiscent of both (the) creation and of Noah's flood. Chapter 1:3
"I shall finish off earthling man and beast. I shall finish off the flying creature of the heavens and the fishes of the sea, and the stumbling blocks with the wicked ones; and I will cut off mankind from the surface of the ground," is the utterance of Jehovah. "
Chapter 3:12 also comes to mind,
"And I shall certainly let remain in the midst of you a people humble and lowly, and they will actually take refuge in the name of Jehovah." (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)
In light of what is taking place in this world today...may we indeed take refuge in our God and continue to keep ourselves informed.
The Most Embarrassing Moment..It Might Depend On Who You Ask!!
by Renee Vaughn
posted Feb 8 2011 7:56AM
For those of us who watched the Big Dance of Professional Football, what took place before either Pittsburgh or Green Bay took to the gridiron was the performance of singer Christina Aguilera and her rendition of the National Anthem. Now personally I didn't see the performance, but the after-shock and ripple effect of what she did to the Anthem did, and probably still does, have people buzzing in the workplace or near somebody's water cooler as to how could she possibly mess up what's consider to most individuals a sacred piece of musical composition that pays homage to the United States of America.
Learning after-the-fact that she was singing before the start of the game, I began to think of Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson before her who both brought such passion and conviction to the lyrics of the song, I just automatically assumed (as I'm sure some of you may of thought the same) because Christina too has such a 'powerhouse' of a voice that she would deliver along the same lines as Jennifer or Whitney...but then the unexpected happened and she left out an entire verse to song, and created a somewhat, never-heard-of version of the same song!
Now should we fault Christina for not being better prepared to deliver one of the most patriotic hymns of our time? It's been known that she's sung the National Anthem hundreds of times at other venues and events since she was likely still a young Mouseketeer with the Mickey Mouse Club and she even NAILED a rehearsal of the Star-Spangled Banner before she took to the field at Cowboys Stadium for this year's Big Game....never mind the 'pressure' of having to sing in front of hundreds-of-thousands who were in attendance. A better question- how many of US know the Star-Spangled Banner word-for-word from beginning to end without re-arranging the lyrics?!?
It may have been an embarrassing moment, depending upon who you ask...but should it also be a wake-up call for those in charge of booking singers to perform at one of the most-watched sporting events in the world to have a back-up, such as a teleprompter...just in case someone does FORGET THE LYRICS!!
Baby It's Cold Outside!!!
by Renee Vaughn
posted Dec 15 2010 7:18AM
The title of this blog is not making any reference to the countless number of singers/entertainers who have covered the tune, but to take this opportunity to instead be forever greatful and humbled during the VERY cold winter season to have a place(s) to stay when the weather is indeed frightful! Sadly, there are too many people to mention who (and likely through no choosing of their own) don't have a roof over their head(s) and have to struggle each and every day to survive in the harsh elements! So any and everytime I have the nerve to complain about the weather...from this day forward, I foremost give thanks to God for providing me shelter and to stop and THINK of those who are less fortunate....God bless them as well to continue to survive!!
by Renee Vaughn
posted Nov 2 2010 7:46AM
Democrat...Republican....Independent..Libertarian...Conservative...whatever you consider yourselves in this crucial Mid-term election...represent your respective party and exercise the 'voting freedoms' that so many others around the world may not have the 'right' or 'privledge' to do so! And I hope that you look past all the NEGATIVE campaign ads...and there were ALOT!!!...and just keep in mind those before you who weren't even allowed to vote, or the future generations who MAY be denied the same opportunity....whatever the outcome of this 2010 election...just know what an impact you could have made during this election year!!
Happy Homecoming :-)
by Renee Vaughn
posted Oct 8 2010 7:16AM
Not only has Fall finally arrived...but so has the Homecoming season for many colleges and universities across North Carolina! From N.C. A&T, WSSU, Wake Forest to even my ECU Pirates getting ready to party with the Purple and Gold :-) If you are analum, please share on this blog where you went to school and how you are planning to celebrate a homecoming to remember!!
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The lead feature article in the new issue of The New Yorker focuses on the anti-gang program Cincinnati implemented two years ago. John Seabrook's "Don't Shoot" is a long, well-researched and well-written story about David Kennedy, who devised the "Ceasefire" crime-fighting model in Boston, and his experiences here implementing C.I.R.V. (Cincinnati Initiative to Reduce Crime).
Plenty of politicians and pundits have expounded upon the intellectual arguments about why the Bush Administration was wrong in using torture techniques on detainees during interrogation. Often, though, plain-spoken language is more effective in crystallizing an idea for people.
The latest example is words uttered by Jesse Ventura, the former pro wrestler who was once the governor of Minnesota. Appearing Tuesday night on CNN's Larry King Live, Ventura succinctly and effectively spoke about the torture issue.
During an election year, city council and the mayor member profess to care about the most vulnerable in our society, but their actions are speaking much louder than words. Mayor Mark Mallory allowed a city budget proposal to go forward that would have eliminated all human services funding and the meager investment was only restored after groups like the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter and the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless organized strong and vocal opposition and the money was restored.
Considering that the United States has incarcerated more of its citizens than any other country in the world, we've created a problem we can't avoid – re-integrating millions of people into mainstream society. With restrictions on employment that bar former felons from even submitting an application for an open position, we're creating conditions that, at best, force former offenders into lying to get jobs or returning to crime in order to survive.
"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist." — President Dwight Eisenhower, Farewell Address (1961)
Those of us who consistently listen to left-wing, anti-American, pro-socialism media like NPR weren't surprised that the Somali pirates finally captured one of our own. International media have been reporting on the African piracy issue for close to a year.
But they did finally screw with us. People really shouldn't do that, as our Marine Corps are full of Jason Bournes.

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6JSC/LC/1: RDA Appendix A
6JSC/LC/1: RDA Appendix A
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Deadline for entering comments: August 17, 2011 (DONE)
Summary of discussion: 8/23/11
Overall agreement with the proposal. Regarding specific revisions:
A.2.1 Agree with the change, suggest simplified wording ("For names with unusual capitalization, follow that capitalization" seems to be the preferred wording)
A.2.4 Additional examples suggested, question timing given other activity related to 9.15 and 9.16
Missing languages: strong support for #3a (alphabetic order) with suggestions for numbering the instructions
- Robare, 8/23/11
General comments
#1. Revision of A.2.1
I am in favor of this change! It might have some display and normalization implications, but if we are going to accept unusual capitalization from corporate bodies then I agree that we should accept it for persons and families. Rolla, 7/6/11
LC is proposing rewriting the last sentence of A.2.1 as:
If the name of a person, family, or corporate body has unusual capitalization, follow that capitalization practice.
I think this sentence would read better without the final word:
If the name of a person, family, or corporate body has unusual capitalization, follow that capitalization.
-- Glennan (PCC), for Adam Schiff, 7/7/11
I agree with the change. I don't like the wording particularly. The original wording: For corporate names with unusual capitalization, follow the capitalization practice of the body. Would simply dropping corporate be sufficient? i.e. "For names with unusual capitalization, follow that capitalization practice." Including personal and family names in the examples should be sufficient to illustrate the scope. (Just trying to simplify.) Winzer, 7/8/11
I also agree with Kathy's comments. If it is not necessary to differentiate between corporate, family, and personal names in the proposal, I think it would be helpful to keep the language as simple and straightforward as possible. Wolverton, 7/17/2011
I agree with the change. I like Kathy's suggestion to simplify the existing instruction rather than rewriting the whole sentence. R.Rendall, 7/19/11
I also agree with the change and suggested revisions to the wording, which, if I have it correctly is now: "For names with unusual capitalization, follow that capitalization." Tarango (CRS) 8/17/11
Agree. Suggest "If the name of a person, family, or corporate body has unusual capitalization, follow its practice." Maxwell, SAC, 18 August 2011
#2. Revision of A.2.4
If I remember correctly, there was a lot of confusion during the RDA testing concerning the distinction between Field of Activity and Profession, and in fact I thought that LC ended up instructing testers not to use field 372 in authority records. And at Midwinter in San Diego I also remember John Attig saying that the JSC itself wasn't clear on the distinction but only kept the two different attributes in RDA to follow FRBR/FRAD. If Field of Activity is an attribute that needs further study and clarification, does it make sense now to change the instructions here to include it? I'm inclined to say that it doesn't. Rolla, 7/6/11
I find the Thomas (Anglo-Norman poet) example less than satisfactory, because Anglo-Norman would be capitalized in any case. Better examples would be:
Big Hand (Musician) [example from 220.127.116.11) Lang, Peter (Stamp collector) [example from 220.127.116.11 and 188.8.131.52]
The second of these does a good job of illustrating that only the first word in the qualifier is capitalized. However, this might also be a useful additional example, since it shows that the first word of a title would be also capitalized:
Gillespie, Helen (Owner of Dance news) [example from 126.96.36.199 and 220.127.116.11]
-- Glennan (PCC) for Adam Schiff, 7/7/11
#3. Missing languages
I would only support approach #3a. I can understand that it would be a very nice thing to avoid renumbering, but to just put additional languages at the end, in order of their addition, has the appearance of a lazy, quick-and-dirty approach. It is not user-friendly. This is an expensive resource for the users, and things should not be done "on the cheap". Randall, 6/10/11
I agree with Kevin. 3a is the best solution and would result in the best looking document. Rolla, 7/6/11
With missing languages, I think they should be included in RDA itself and the best course of action is to insert them in the proper alphabetical place and renumber the instructions. I hate the option that LC is suggesting, it makes absolutely no sense! A better method that would make it possible to insert languages without renumbering could be developed: get rid of the A.33-A.55 and just call it a single instruction number and use the name of the language as part of the numbering, something like this:
Other Languages
A.31 General Guideline
A.32 Capitalization of Transliterated Names and Titles
A.33 Specific Languages
A.33 Bosnian
A.33 Bosnian.1 Proper Names and Their Derivatives
A.33 Bosnian.2 Names of Regions, Localities, and Geographic Features, Including Streets, Parks, Etc.
A.33 Bulgarian
A.33 Bulgarian.1 Proper Names and Their Derivatives
A.33 Bulgarian.2 Names of Regions, Localities, and Geographic Features, Including Streets, Parks, Etc.
Something like the above would allow any language to be inserted alphabetically.
Alternatively, maybe there's a way to do this in a way that would look even better:
Other Languages
A.31 General Guideline
A.32 Capitalization of Transliterated Names and Titles
A.33 Specific Languages
1. Proper Names and Their Derivatives
2. Names of Regions, Localities, and Geographic Features, Including Streets, Parks, Etc.
3. Names of Administrative Division of Countries
4. Names of Corporate Bodies
5. Titles of Persons
1. Proper Names and Their Derivatives
2. Names of Regions, Localities, and Geographic Features, Including Streets, Parks, Etc.
3. Names of Countries and Administrative Divisions
and so on.
Basically, what I'm suggesting is that the JSC come up with a different way to number this part of the appendix so that it is easy to insert languages without necessitating wholesale renumbering. It does NOT make sense to me to stick new languages on at the end. That's not user friendly in the least.
-- Glennan (PCC) for Adam Schiff, 7/7/11
I agree with the above comments. Appending the languages at the end is neither logical nor user friendly. I am wondering why LC is so concerned about renumbering in this particular section. Are there many links that would need to be updated? or some other reason? I would think that updating numbering in an online tool would not be that difficult. I am not in favor of using the same number for all languages, even though they are in alphabetic order. Winzer, July 8, 2011
I agree as well – I believe we need to keep this as user-friendly as possible. Wolverton, 7/17/2011
I agree with the earlier comments supporting option 3a, with renumbering when necessary. I'm not sure innovative numbering patterns like A.33 Bulgarian.1 are desirable. Substantive guidelines like those for Latvian and Lithuanian should be inserted in their proper alphabetical place. Instructions like "Breton: Follow the instructions for French" could maybe be entered in an introductory section rather than alphabetically - if they need to be in RDA at all. R.Rendall, 7/19/11
Also agree that option 3a is the way to go and I would be supportive of either of the approaches outline above. I suppose if there is an insistence on some type of numbering, we could fall back on cutter practice so that the section for Bosnian might be numbered A.33.26 for Danish A.33.33, etc. Tarango (CRS) 8/17/11
I was initially indifferent, but reading these comments puts me in the 3a column. Whatever difficulties would be introduced by inserting new instructions in the appropriate alphabetical place ought to be able to be overcome by the XML and the XSLT to dynamically update the numbering in the Appendix as well as dynamically update the numbering in the rules referring to existing numbers. MYERS, MARBI Liaison 2011/08/17
Like Kevin and others I would only support 3a. Whatever numbering system makes the most sense and is the most future-proof (cuttering, ISO code, etc.) for new entries should be applied. If we are going for an internationally applicable code I might think twice about creating numbering based on the English name of the language, but I don't have a better suggestion to address that outside of using the ISO 639-2 code (which itself has ordering problems) or the language's name in its native (romanized if necessary) form. Lipcan (ARLIS/NA), 8-17-11


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Homestand highlights: June 21 – 26
The Royals will turn back the clock during the upcoming homestand, June 21-26, as they welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs to Kauffman Stadium for Interleague action.
The homestand begins on Tuesday, June 21 with Retro Night, featuring a 1980s ticket offer based on pricing from that era, concession specials, '80s-inspired entertainment and scoreboard graphics, and a retro T-shirt to the first 10,000 fans courtesy of Pepsi. The Royals then celebrate the career of Kevin Appier, as the club's all-time strikeout leader is inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 25.
The Royals will also go "Hollywood" during the Cubs series when Kansas City natives Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis and Rob Riggle join others stars of television and film for a Celebrity Wiffle Ball Game at the U.S. Toy Little K on Friday, June 24. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited. Gates to the ballpark will open early at 5 p.m. with the wiffle ball game set to begin at 5:30 p.m.
In addition, the homestand features a number of great ticket deals and special events for the entire family.
Tuesday, June 21 – Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
· Retro Night – The Royals celebrate Retro Night with a 1980s ticket offer based on pricing from that era, featuring Hy-Vee Infield tickets for only $7. Retro entertainment includes a pregame concert by '80s cover band The Shanks in the Outfield Experience and in-game features including retro scoreboard graphics. The event also features Retro Night concession specials with hot dogs, peanuts and small Pepsi products for just $2. www.royals.com/retro.
· T-Shirt Tuesday – The first 10,000 fans receive an exclusive Royals retro T-shirt presented by Pepsi. (Photo attached.) For details, visit www.royals.com/tshirttuesday.
· $84 Summer Play Pack for $25 – www.royals.com/playpack.
Wednesday, June 22 – Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
INK Student "Night" – Rivals Outfield Box or Hy-Vee Infield tickets are available for all Wednesday home games for high school and college students with valid ID at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office for just $7. Seating is subject to availability. All Student Nights feature live local music prior to the game in the Outfield Experience and include a $7 hot dog and beverage special at the Crown Classic concession stand in the Outfield Experience prior to the game. For details, visit www.royals.com/studentnight.
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· $84 Summer Play Pack for $25 – www.royals.com/playpack.
Thursday, June 23 – Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
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Friday, June 24 – Chicago Cubs vs. Royals presented by Sprint, 7:10 p.m.
· Celebrity Wiffle Ball Game presented by Big Slick Poker Tournament & Party – The Royals host Kansas City native Paul Rudd and other celebrity guests for a Wiffle Ball Game at the U.S. Toy Little K. Gates to the ballpark open early at 5 p.m. with the game set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Limited seating will be available, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.
· Hy-Vee/Pepsi Fireworks Fridays – A spectacular fireworks show after every Friday home game.
Saturday, June 25 – Chicago Cubs vs. Royals presented by Sprint, 6:10 p.m.
· Royals Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Kevin Appier, the club's all-time strikeout leader, becomes the 24th member of the Royals Hall of Fame during a special on-field induction ceremony prior to the game. Festivities are set to begin at approximately 5:30 p.m.
· Joplin Jersey Hand-Off – The Royals host a unique fundraiser for Joplin relief efforts by giving fans the opportunity to win an autographed "Teams Unite for Joplin" jersey from a Royals player. During the event, volunteers will sell $1 instant-win scratch tickets with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross and Royals Charities disaster relief efforts. Following the game, winners are escorted to the field where Royals players and coaches will award the jerseys they wore during the Royals-Cardinals series, June 17-19 at Busch Stadium, that is being dedicated to Joplin. Fans can bid on the opportunity to secure a spot on the field at www.royals.com/joplin. Please note that this auction item will close on Monday, June 20.
· 610 Saturday – Enjoy great activities, including a caricature artist and music from the John Joiner Band, prior to the game in the Outfield Experience. For details, visit www.royals.com/610saturdays.
· Organ Donor Awareness Day at The K presented by The University of Kansas Hospital – Fans will receive a Royals pen for signing up as an organ donor, and health professionals and special Royals guests will be on hand to provide valuable information on the importance of being an organ donor.
Sunday, June 26 – Chicago Cubs vs. Royals presented by Sprint, 1:10 p.m.
· Family FunDay Sunday – The June 26 festivities feature face painters, a balloon artist and live family-friendly entertainment from Richard's Vaudeville Slapstick Show. Fans can also enjoy the All-Day Play Pass for unlimited activities in the Outfield Experience for just $10. www.royals.com/sunday.
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He has a nice group of busybody female friends who helped him pick it out.
He will love you even if you get fat. He is planning to get quite fat, himself.
He despises your comfy pajamas with the cartoon dogs on them.
He is cheating on you.
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He is a pedophile.
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You are both in high school; check the age of consent laws in your state.
He wants you to talk about something other than the pop culture effluvia you blog about daily. Anything.
You have a small to moderate amount of perfunctory hate sex.
He secretly wishes to be bludgeoned to death in his sleep.
He is a witch. Proceed with caution.
He thinks the end times are coming soon, and when they do, he will need all the help he can get guarding his canned goods from neighbors/minorities.
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I've always hated Campaign Cartographer but you do some beautiful work with it. Kudos.
Some years ago I did a map of the Valley, the fantasy world I am creating:
Recently I wanted to do some regional maps and I started mapping the area around Verena:
I wasn't able to stop unfortunately and in the end I created a new map of my world (I guess it's a regional map on a worldmap scale ). I forgot to post it up in the Finished Maps section, so here it is.
The Valley is a large, fertile area that is home to a few million people. This valley is enclosed by mountains and eternal snow plains.
Check out my City Designer 3 tutorials. See my fantasy (city) maps in this thread.
Gandwarf has fallen into shadow...
I've always hated Campaign Cartographer but you do some beautiful work with it. Kudos.
I can understand the dislike, CC3 doesn't have an intuitive interface and the maps made with it often look alike. Still, if you master the software you can make some pretty sweet looking stuff.
Not saying I mastered it yet, but I am certainly making the software work for me
Check out my City Designer 3 tutorials. See my fantasy (city) maps in this thread.
Gandwarf has fallen into shadow...
Gandwarf... you just demonstrated the cartographical equivalent of shaving with a light saber. This piece is a testament to your endurance and your loyalty. ProFantasy doesn't deserve your love.
Royal: I'm very sorry for your loss, your mother was a terribly attractive woman.
My Cartographer's Guild maps: Finished Maps
More maps viewable at my DeviantArt page: Ramah-Palmer DeviantArt
Last edited by Gandwarf; 10-04-2009 at 06:30 PM.
Check out my City Designer 3 tutorials. See my fantasy (city) maps in this thread.
Gandwarf has fallen into shadow...
I despaired of creating a pretty map with CC a long time before I found this forum ... yet you manage to do so consistently. Hats off
Wow. Nice looking map but even better is its cool-factor. I want it in my campaign world.
And, yeah, I've never used CC3 but Fractal Mapper gives me the shudders...never could get anything decent out of it...so I'm very impressed that you can get a similar program to jump through such hoops.
Wow, that map is HUGE. Very cool looking. As others have said, your ability to do some very nice things in CC is really a testament to you and your skill. This is a very cool looking world, and got to say I like it alot.
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Pimping my worldmap here. Still WIP... long way to go, but I'm pretty proud of what I've done so far...
I liked the first draft of this map that you posted, Gandwarf, and this one is even better. I absolutely love how you've used the symbols. The ravens over Ravenburcht, the ruins of Oud Kaag, the horses and sheep, and the way you group symbols to make the towns and villages just gives every one of them its own unique character and layout. As for the cities! Well, they're just minature versions of your outstanding city maps, but should I expect less from the master!
The most inventive use of core CC3 symbols I've ever seen. 800 XP and The Tome of the Northern Winds +3.


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April 7, 2009
Just sharing a couple of old photos of my teenage years- 21. Oh how I miss my long
silky hair. How style changes huh?
I was tagged by Lesly from DearLordTheCheese
to list 7 things you don't about me.
1. I can't fall asleep if I don't have Blistex on my lips.
2. I find the sound of my AC soothing, therefore I turn it on in the winter.
3. Most people think I am stuck up and mean. I'm actually down to earth
and easy to get along with. I love to make people laugh.(goofball)
4. I change my nail polish every 3 days.
5. Most of the time I don't comb my hair.
6. I am a MARC JACOBS fiend
7. Every time I excited, I do a little dance. Go me! Go me!
Now I tag...
Aimes Style Dungeon
Con los Ojos Secos
Flashy Stylista
Fashion Chalet
34 comments:
- ♥Jozee said...
Oh i recently chopped off all my long locks. SIGH! Grievous error in that I miss it! It's not bad as it is, but yes.. it wasn't that long hair I've had for the last 5 years!
- April 7, 2009 at 10:24 PM
- phamzy said...
wow! i am so envious of your hair! perfect curl! and yes, you got perfect eyebrows since then.
- April 7, 2009 at 10:27 PM
- ♥ fashion chalet said...
I love these looks, the different styles. :]
My 7 things:
1 I rarely brush my hair, except when I first get out of the shower or am flat ironing it.
2 I sleep with a small fan on, it's my 'white noise' machine..
3 I can't bare to have my toes un-polished
4 I always find a way to talk myself into getting a new pair of shoes.
5 I hate slow drivers.
6 I buy iTunes gift cards at least once a week.
7 Oatmeal is one of my favorite meals
- April 7, 2009 at 10:28 PM
- Genevieve said...
You have a beautiful skin color<3
- April 7, 2009 at 11:56 PM
- syd vicious said...
Pretty photos! I love your style!
- April 7, 2009 at 11:59 PM
- Lesley said...
Aww it's great to see your style throughout the years! And thanks for doing the tag! :-)
- April 8, 2009 at 12:15 AM
- Celly | La Dolce Vita said...
You look exactly the same as you did at 21 - blessed*
- April 8, 2009 at 12:27 AM
- Trisch said...
Wow you've barely changed other than style and hair.
Trisch xo
- April 8, 2009 at 1:28 AM
- Szafa Madziary said...
o yeah! your style changes...for better!;)
- April 8, 2009 at 2:59 AM
- lau-ra said...
i don't mean to insult the hair you have now it looks great too but i would kill to have your old hair ! the first pic scared me tho. i thought the clutch on your bed was a gun for a second :) sexy and dangerous haha
- April 8, 2009 at 7:39 AM
- janettaylor said...
I love Ur first outfit! :)
xoxo: Janet
- April 8, 2009 at 8:56 AM
- Couture Carrie said...
Gorgeous post and pics! I love all your dresses! And I SO wish I had the discipline to change my nail polish every three days!
- April 8, 2009 at 11:29 AM
- Lara Natascha said...
amazing! great blog!!
- April 8, 2009 at 11:36 AM
- daer0n said...
You've always looked gorgeous Maya, and you still look the same, you haven't age a single year.
I love love your hair, it always looks so shiny, full and healthy :)
- April 8, 2009 at 12:07 PM
- ria said...
once a glamazon, always a glamazon.
- April 8, 2009 at 1:07 PM
- FJ said...
Cute. Thanks for sharing. I often want to cut my hair but I know I'll miss it. At least there's bangs I can play with. I tend to chop those.
- April 8, 2009 at 1:13 PM
- emma said...
aww your hair looks so pretty here
- April 8, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Wow! You might have changed in appearance, but in beauty, you are still at the top!!
- April 8, 2009 at 6:42 PM
- Song of Style said...
u look super beautiful in alll those pictures, and yes u have amazing hair
- April 8, 2009 at 6:58 PM
- Sol said...
You should get bangs again! They look great on you.
- April 8, 2009 at 7:50 PM
- Brittni [Life . Imitating . Art] said...
Sooo gorgeous, you would fit perfectly into the Kardashian family, I mean that in the best way, I think all of the sisters are so pretty!!! When I turn 21, I want to be fabulous like you, lol! =]
- April 8, 2009 at 8:11 PM
- Mademoisselle Chic said...
always looking fly! i would never think your stuck up or mean. even though i don't know you personally that doesn't come across :)
- April 8, 2009 at 8:35 PM
- Jack Daniel said...
I'm guessing you didn't grew up in the city?
- April 8, 2009 at 10:24 PM
U looked gorgeous in all those pics, i still love u with ur present hairstyle. U have got nice features, what's ur ethnic if u don't mind me asking?
- April 9, 2009 at 3:46 AM
- Sharon Rose said...
Hi there-fab pictures my dear!
- April 9, 2009 at 6:23 AM
- abster said...
wow i love you're hair long, i also miss long hair sign ....but i've grown use to my bob
- April 9, 2009 at 10:45 AM
- MissEducation said...
You look So good on the First Pic.^^
Luv the new banner
- April 10, 2009 at 6:47 AM
- Delmy said...
Brittni: Thanks! Thats really sweet of you!
JDaniel: Bronx, New York
Anon 1: Puerto Rican & Honduran
- April 10, 2009 at 1:59 PM
- katherinelou said...
isn't it weird looking at photos from wayy back . . haha I swear I wouldn't be caught wearing what i use to wear NOW
but nonetheless,
you are still gorgeous !
- April 11, 2009 at 6:11 PM
- Trendy Gourmandise said...
just too lovely
- April 11, 2009 at 11:16 PM
- Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...
wow!! you look absolutely stunning in that blue dress, fits you perfectly :)
- April 12, 2009 at 8:00 PM
- Nina (femme rationale) said...
i actually think shorter hair looks prettier on you. it looks more chic and cool.
- April 14, 2009 at 9:34 PM
- esther said...
OMG i am #1 exactly. blistex and everything. if i don't apply before i go to sleep i will keep waking up frustrated with my dry lips. haha!
these were fun to read :).
- April 16, 2009 at 1:29 AM
- stilettolover91 said...
ur stunning!! luv the slingbacks & the pumps!!
- May 11, 2009 at 10:34 PM


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I first enjoyed the Fish Eye Pinot Grigio in 2009 with my fellow wine bloggers at our annual conference (and wrote about that experience here). It was a humbling moment for many of us, who were a bit sniffy about the wine based on the cute label, its availability in large-format bottles and boxes, and because it was Pinot Grigio. There is a lot (and I do mean a lot) of terrible, cheap Pinot Grigio out there. So much of it, in fact, that I've stopped ordering it in restaurants.
So it is with great pleasure that I report that the 2011 Fish Eye Pinot Grigio still has a suggested retail price of $7 (though you can find it in the market for prices between $5 and $10), it is still delicious, it is still widely available throughout the country, and it is still excellent QPR. Expect zesty, pure lemon and lime aromas and to have those scents echo through the flavors. You might detect a nice peachy note as you sip, which takes off some of the bitterness that can be associated with Pinot Grigio.
This is a versatile, food-friendly wine that is light enough to pair with vegetables and salads at a weekend lunch, will be a great companion to asparagus and lemon pasta as you work your way into your spring recipes, and will be welcome at summer barbeques so if you see some on the shelf give it a try.
Full Disclosure: I received a sample of this wine for possible review.
Pinot Noir is a budgetary nightmare for most of us. Pinot is a finicky grape, which makes it difficult to grow, which translates into expensive bottles on the shelves. And that was before the movie that put Pinot Noir in everybody's glass, displacing Merlot.
Recently, I had not one, not two, but THREE bottles of Pinot Noir that were impressive--and none cost more than $25, which is quite reasonable by Pinot Noir standards. If $25 is too much for you--or you like more traditional tasting wines--scroll down to the final recommendation. At $12, it's a steal.
2010 Davis Bynum Pinot Noir (suggested retail $25; available in the market for $20-24) This excellent QPR example of Russian River Valley Pinor Noir has full-bore raspberry aromas and flavors with a burnt sugar edge. The mouthfeel is silky, with lots of toast and spice. The finish is long, with cinnamon and clove notes.
2010 Echelon Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (suggested retail $24.99; use the winery's "where to buy" feature to find a bottle near you) For around the same price as the Davis Bynum, and from grapes grown in the same place, this very good QPR example has intense raspberry fruit with a slightly candied edge to the flavors. The aftertaste is spicy, but less complex and dominated by clove notes.
2010 Casa Silva Pinot Noir Reserva (suggested retail $12) You might not expect to find Pinot Noir in Chile, but think again. This wine was much lighter in style, which some prefer, with pure raspberry aromas and flavors. You can't beat it for the price, this is a simple and delicious expression of the grape. Excellent QPR for a wine that will appeal to fans of more traditional Pinot Noir.
Full Disclosure: I received samples of these wines for possible review.
Wine is an adventure. At least that's what I've always thought. So many grapes. So many styles. So many countries to visit--even if it's only through the liquid in your glass.
So when one of my favorite addictions--er, on-line retailers--Garagiste up in Seattle offered a three-pack of Slovenian whites to try, I jumped at the opportunity. The three-pack cost around $45, which meant there was a $15 investment per bottle for a Riesling, a Chardonnay, and a Sauvignon Blanc. Recently, I opened up the Sauvignon Blanc and was extremely pleased at my first foray into Slovenian wine.
You might not think "Slovenia" and "Sauvignon Blanc" in the same breath, but there's no reason why you shouldn't do so. Most parts of the globe have a history of wine-making, and that includes central Europe. I had some amazing Merlot when I visited Prague, and have enjoyed some wonderful Romanian wine here on the blog, and one of my all-time-favorite wines from Trader Joe's comes from Hungary. As for Slovenia, they have a venerable viticultural tradition that goes back to pre-Roman times (check this site for more information). So don't be afraid to try wine from regions you may be unfamiliar with, as they often represent very good value, as in this very good QPR example.
2008 Marof Sauvignon Blanc ( purchased in a three-pack from Garagiste; available in the market for around $11) This terrific Sauvignon Blanc had tart lemon pith, gooseberry, and lemongrass aromas and flavors. It was very clean and precise, without being overly herbaceous. A nice balance of fruit and acidity made it an ideal partner for food, and you can't complain about the price! It would be excellent with all kinds of dishes, from salads, to fish, to roasted chicken with lemon. We had it with a soup made with ancient grains and vegetables, and the lively acidity was a lovely counterpoint to the earthiness of the kamut and lentils, and picked out the bright tarragon herbal notes.
There are all kinds of Cabernet Sauvignon out there. Some are too fruity for me. Some are too green. Some are too expensive. Some are too huge, with big alcohol and palate-punishing tannins.
I like my Cabernets to have a classic profile: plum and currant in the fruit department, pepper for spice, and enough acidity that I know I'm not drinking watered-down jam.
Here are three bottles that fit my preferences--and none has a suggested retail of more than $15. If you like your Cabernets big and bold or fruity and sweet, these wines may not appeal to you. But if what you're looking for is a wine that shows the grape's varietal character and an appealing price point, give one of them a try.
2009 Lander Jenkins Cabernet Sauvignon Spirit Hawk (suggested retail $15; available in the market for $7-$15) Rich plum aromas characteristic of this grape variety lead into a plummy palate with notes of mocha and eucalyptus. Though the tannins are fine-grained, they have a nice grip that will be appealing to lovers of more brawny wine. Excellent QPR.
2010 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Private Selection (suggested retail $11; available for $8-$12 in the market) This wine has classic aromas and flavors of cassis, plum, herbs, and green pepper with smooth, well-integrated tannins. This will not necessarily appeal to fans of hugely fruity Cabernets, but if elegance is what you're after, you can't do better than this for $11. Excellent QPR.
2010 Echelon Cabernet Sauvignon (suggested retail $13.99; available for $7-$9 in the market) Another Cabernet built along classic lines, this bottle has some green pepper aromas and flavors among the cassis and cherry. There is good acidity, and tannins that area bit astringent in the mouth--which will make it a great partner for juicy beef dishes. Very good QPR (though if you find it for $7, consider this excellent QPR!)
Classic pairings for Cabernet Sauvignon include burgers, roast beef, grilled steak, and (a personal favorite from my childhood) Pepper Steak. If you're a vegetarian and want something to go with Cabernet, look for a recipe that uses rosemary like this white bean and rosemary soup recipe (sub veggie stock for the chicken stock). Rosemary and Cabernet are a match made in heaven!
Full Disclosure: I received samples of these wines for possible review.
If you are fond of aromatic food--including Thai, Moroccan, or Indian dishes--you might find them difficult to pair with wine. All those spices can overwhelm an ordinary white or red, and very tannic or very acidic wines can clash with what's on your plate. Often, I recommend Gewurztraminer or Riesling when there are lots of spices in a recipe (and I mean spicy, not necessarily hot).
There is another good option, however: Viognier. The grape is well-known among Rhone wine lovers, but may not be something you've tasted. Intensely aromatic wines made with Viognier can be wonderful with their floral scents and full-bodied texture, but there are many examples (especially inexpensive bottles) that taste a bit too much like dish detergent and feel waxy in the mouth.
So I'm really pleased to have discovered this excellent QPR option for those of you who would like to try something different in the white wine department. Try it with something like this one-pot chicken and chickpea tagine with bulgur (also from Mark Bittman...I'm on a Bittman kick these days).
2010 Wild Horse Viognier (suggested retail $17; average online price also $17) This wine is an excellent example of what Viognier can be, with lemon pith and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. Its stony core keeps it from getting sweet and sappy, and there is a liveliness in the mouth. Expect a nice interplay between the fruit and flower elements. This bottle would pair well with spicy chicken dishes, anything that uses lemons, Moroccan food, and Indian food.
Full Disclosure: I received a sample of this wine for possible review.
I'm not sure why Syrah tastes like summer to me--but it does. And by 'tastes like summer' I don't mean it's the kind of wine you reach for in July: cool, fresh, and zingy. I'm talking, instead, about a wine that conjures up images of fruit ripening on the vine, dusty back roads, purple-and-red sunsets, and a garden full of herbs ready for picking.
Now that we're approaching midwinter, a touch of summer might be welcome. If so, why not warm up your evening with a beautiful, affordable bottle of Syrah, like this excellent QPR bottling?
The 2008 Andrew Murray Syrah Tous les Jours (suggested retail, $16; average retail price via online retailers, $17) is an exceptional bottle of wine for the price. There is a beautiful balance between the fruit, herb, and mineral notes in this rich Syrah. Black fruits dominate the aromas and flavors, and I detected black currants and blackberries. The wine has a smoky, spicy edge followed by a clean, crisp aftertaste. The wine's good acidity will make it pair with a wide variety of foods, including roasted and grilled dishes, Moroccan food, and even hamburgers.
To go with your Syrah, try this delicious pan-roasted eggplant and lamb pasta sauce from Mark Bittman's Food Matters Cookbook. If you are vegetarian, it would be easy to leave out the lamb and still be left with a rich, flavorful sauce. The acidity of the tomatoes will not clash with this wine, the eggplant's bitterness will be a nice foil for the fruit, and the oven roasting will bring out the smokiness of the wine.
Full Disclosure: I received a sample of this wine for possible review.
Whether you love them or hate them, the next eight weeks are widely regarded as something of a challenge. Holidays. Family. Bad weather. Trips to the mall. Schlepping kids all over creation. Lots of turkey and mashed potatoes.
To survive, you need to keep some spice in your life. Start with some nice Zinfandel, and throw a pot of chili or pasta on the stove. It will keep you going during the darkening days of winter.
Here are two highly affordable Zinfandels for you to consider:
2009 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Vine Vintners Blend (suggested retail $10; available in market for $7-$13) This very good QPR Zinfandel has smooth black cherry and blackberry aromas. You'll find the same fruits in the flavors, along with a smoky, spicy aftertaste. The wine has fine tannins, giving it an impression that is fruit-forward, but not too jammy.
2010 McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel (suggested retail $11.99; available in market for $9-$14) Pure of taste and light on its feet, this is all about the blackberries in the aromas and flavors. There are nice spicy and pepper notes in the aftertaste, too. At 13.5% ABV, this is not a monster of a wine, but a lovely reminder of how Zinfandel can be elegant. Excellent QPR for around $12.
Full Disclosure: I received samples of these wines for possible review.
One of the great things about wine is that no matter how much of the stuff you taste, there is always a new adventure to be had on the shelves of your local store or at your local winery (and yes, most of us actually do have a winery somewhere within driving distance!)
Once the darling of wine-by-the-glass programs around the country, and purchased by the gallon by people who didn't know what else to buy, Merlot has been relegated to the margins of wine culture. "You drink Merlot?" people have asked me with horrified expressions.
Yes. I drink Merlot. It's a great food wine--far easier to pair with most dishes than its more structured sibling, Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot has a bit of softness, a hint of richness, that make it a good choice for autumn and winter meals.
But Merlot critics do have a point: there was such a high demand for Merlot some people got carried away and began mass-producing wines that lost all of the plummy, peppery, clove, and mocha notes that make wines made with this grape distinctive.
Here are a few affordable bottlings that will get you reacquainted with Merlot. And here's a handy list of foods that go well with them: Mustard, Mushrooms, and Meatloaf (and other dishes made with ground beef). It's an easy list to remember, and will help you out in the store whether you're inspired to make Melissa Clark's Chicken with Mustard Croutons, Jamie Oliver's pappardelle pasta with wild mushrooms, or a classic meatloaf or burger.
2009 Rutherford Ranch Merlot (suggested retail $18; available for $14-$20) With characteristic chocolate, plum, and spice notes that persist from the aromas, through the flavors, and continue on into the aftertaste, this is a very good QPR choice. Nicely balanced between fruit, acidity, and oak, the wine impproves with air, suggesting it is suitable for drinking between 2011 and 2014. Buy a bottle for now--and set one aside for 2012 or later.
2009 Arroba Winery Merlot (suggested retail $19.95; available for around $15) A good QPR choice with plum and baking chocolate aromas and flavors. Good acidity and spice in the aftertaste makes you head back to the glass for another sip.
2009 Bella Sera Merlot (suggested retail $7.99; available for $7-$11) Very good QPR at around $8, this Merlot smells and tastes of plums with hints of chocolate around the edges and pleasingly smooth tannins. It may not convince Merlot skeptics, but those who enjoy the grape should give this Sicilian bottling a try.
2008 Concannon Vineyard Merlot Selected Vineyards (suggested retail $10; available for $7-$11) Another very good QPR Merlot for the price, with more structured rich plum and currant aromas. These fruits are evident in the flavors, too, which are nicely accented with spice. A reminder of the versatility or Merlot, and that the grape can be great if treated well.
If you haven't had Merlot for a while, give it another try. You may find yourself pleasantly surprised by what's on offer these days.
Full Disclosure: I received samples of these wines for possible review.
There are days when I just despair for the future of Chardonnay. All it takes is a string of uninspired, overly manipulated examples with loads of fake oak flavors and it makes me swear off the stuff for weeks.
But it only takes one good bottle to remind you why some of the world's great wines have been made from the grape.
If you're in pursuit of Chardonnay, this bottle should help you remember what Chardonnay can be.
2009 MacMurray Ranch Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (suggested retail, $20; available in market for $12-$20) This is a good example of a California Chardonnay that has seen some time inside a barrel, so there are flavor elements that derive from oak, namely a vanillin note that did not strike me as at all fake or forced. Hurray! The entry for the wine comes from its aromas of dough and apple (a bit like an apple crumble), with a note of honeyed vanilla that is the prelude for tastes to come. The flavors are dominated by cream and apple, with a cantaloupe note that I can't say I've ever tasted in a Chardonnay before, but which added an interesting dimension to the wine. Creamy vanilla notes linger in the mouth after your last swallow. Very good QPR, if you like rich and full-bodied California Chardonnays that remain true to the grape.
Full Disclosure: I received a sample of this wine for possible review.
Cabernet Sauvignons from California's Napa Valley are among the iconic wines of the USA. They have a cult following, and are in heavy demand, which means that they have hefty price tags, too. Is it possible for those with leaner wallets to see what the fuss is all about.
Five years ago, on 7 October 2006, I wrote my first blog post after going wine shopping. Here we are, more than 714, 000 visitors later. As with most things in life there have been ups and downs, some bumps in the road, and some unexpected miracles which led to unexpected hiatuses in posting. Thanks for sticking by me through thick (when I wrote a post a day) and thin (when I wrote no posts for months) and everything in between (like now, when I'm doing my level best to post every Monday and Thursday--or in this case, Sunday and Thursday).
Since a 5th Year Anniversary is something to celebrate, today I've got a round-up of under $20 sparklers for you. They come from Italy, France, and Austria. And because they're affordable you don't need any particular excuse to buy one and open it just because it's Monday!
2009 Weingut Markus Huber Zweigelt Hugo ($18, domaineLA; available in market for $16-$17) A nice choice in sparkling roses under $20, this is made with Zweigelt, and has distinctive strawberry aromas and flavors. Very yeasty (almost beery) in terms of the carbonation, this is a more rustic sparkling wine perfect for charcuterie or a plate of grilled sausages. Very good QPR.
N.V. Clos de La Briderie Crémant de Loire Brut Pureté de Silex ($15, domaineLA; available in market for $16-$19) Very good for the price, this wine is made with Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon under biodynamic growing protocols. The color is rose-gold, and the bubbles are medium-sized and long-lasting. Crisp citrus flavors are paired with richer notes of bread dough and toast. Even Champagne lovers will be impressed with the quality and depth of flavor for $15. Excellent QPR.
N.V. Sorelle Bronca Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry (under $20 at domaineLA; available in market for $14-$18) Clean lemon and lemon-blossom aromas and flavors, and the bead is quite small, which makes for a fun, frothy Prosecco that is good enough to be had on its own as opposed to mixing into Bellinis. Very good QPR.
N.V. Voveti Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (suggested retail, $17; available in market for $12-$15) Greenish in color with small bubbles. this wine is part of a new venture in wine making from a Spanish/Italian team. The partnership really shines in this wine which has the apply/bready notes of Spanish sparklers and the citrusy notes of prosecco without any bitterness or excessive yeastiness. Crisp, but can stand up to food especially vegetables and fish. Very good QPR.
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There is something fresh, clean, and bright about the scent of a lemon. No wonder we use the juice to liven up the flavors in food, and put fine ribbons of lemon peel in so many dishes to add just the right crisp, sweet note.
Today I have two recommendations for lemony wines. Like lemon juice or lemon peel, these bottlings will brighten up your table and enhance the flavors in food. And here's something that will put an even bigger smile on your face: they both retail for around $11.
2010 McManis Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio (suggested retail $10.99; available in the market for $8-14) For around $11 this wine impresses with its clean-edged lemon peel aromas, pure lemon flavors, and slightly waxy texture. There's not a false note or a rough edge to be had, and it's not too bitter so it's a perfect wine if you're looking for something citrusy to accompany lemon-roasted chicken or piccata. Excellent QPR.
2010 Robert Mondavi Winery Sauvignon Blanc Private Selection (suggested retail $11; available in the market for $8-11) With loads of lemon and lime zest in the aromas, this wine is reminiscent of the fresh, zippy Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand. The aromas are echoed in the flavors, which take on a nice lemongrass complexity. Clean, zesty, and focused this is another steal for the price. Excellent QPR.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA)--9 Wants You To Know that this Memorial Day weekend signals the start of what's often referred to as the "100 deadliest days of the year."
Car crashes surge dramatically between now and Labor Day weekend, many of them involving impaired driving. One young woman's story may really make you think.
Alexandria Lundberg was hit by an uninsured driver who was in this country illegally. She's now struggling physically, emotionally and financially because of the decision made by a stranger.
The dramatic crash scene photos show a damaged pickup truck on the left and a destroyed sedan on the right.
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She was buckled into the driver's seat of the car on the right. The man who hit her head-on was drunk-more than three times the legal limit. He died instantly. Remarkably, she survived.
"I still can't do everything like a normal 20 year-old and that's really hard," said Alexandra.
The drunk driver was a 26 year-old uninsured, illegal immigrant from Guatemala.
"It will be two years this summer since that happened to me," Alexandria tells a room full of teenagers. When she speaks, they listen. She relives her pain, in hopes that others will never have to experience it.
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Her eyes well up with tears.
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The Royals have had three Hutch winners (George Brett, 1980, Dennis Leonard, 1986 and Mike Sweeney, 2007). This year's award will be the 45th. Mickey Mantle accepted the first award in 1965 and Boston's Jon Lester was the 2008 recipient. Other recipients include Hall-of-Famers Sandy Koufax, Carl Yastrzemski, Al Kaline, Willie McCovey and Lou Brock.
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The Raising Ranchers 4-H Club held its third meeting of the year Feb. 25. President Josilyn Lutze called the meeting to order.
The first order of business was designing a new club T-shirt. After a lengthy discussion, the club decided to purchase black T-shirts with lime green foil lettering. On the front will be Raising Ranchers with a 4-H clover. On the back with be a wordle with words about the club.
The next order of business was discussing the plans for the upcoming Farm and Ranch Show concession stand. Each family needs to provide three desserts. Sign-up sheets were sent around for families to sign up for working the concession stand.
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The Raising Ranchers 4-H Club held its fourth meeting of the year April 22. President Josilyn Lutze called the meeting to order.
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- Roger Federer on Nole's mid-match retirement in his quarterfinal match against A-Rod
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2 spots that were previously scouted are all ash now, but still pumped. yeah its getting that time man, good luck.
Went out scouting today and checked my cameras. I have a few bulls that have lost their velvet. Hopefully everyone is getting pumped to get out. Good luck everyone hopefully no one lost their hunting area due to fires.
2 spots that were previously scouted are all ash now, but still pumped. yeah its getting that time man, good luck.
I wouldnt count the burned areas out. I was fighting fires over in eastern MT and the day after the fires went thru elk were back in there. They were pitch black from being in there.
that fast? ive heard burn area were awesome spots but i allways figured after new growth started, what they feeding on? my brother was telling me theyll roll in the ashes too???? anyone know why? and thanks for fighting fires man! you guys rock.
Grasses will regrow in burns very quickly. There are also a lot of minerals exposed by fire, and in the ash, that elk may target. Elk will also often utilize their usual migration routes right through burns ... where they happen to be exposed and visible ...
usefull info bb, thanks.
New growth has a lot of nutrition. Animals are always looking for it. I have an area that had a controlled burn last year. I'm going to try it this year. It was too messy to hunt last year.
Well on the fire subject, heading to Roundup,MT to fight another one.
I camped out last night at my hunting camp. Checked my trail cams and the same as usual, all cows, which is good for me since I have a cow tag. But I couldnt sleep all night. The sounds of bugling bulls about 100 yds from camp kept me up all night. I thought it is a little early for that but it got me pumped up. Usually new growth will take a couple weeks to be tall enough for feed. But I just talked to a fire expert and he said that the ashes in a burn do carry minerals that elk will eat. That is usually why they are back into a burned area so quickly. Cant wait til next saturday, I will be out trying to fill my tag!!!
Yes! Getting very excited. Bought my elk tag today! So far in the clear for fires. But with this hot dry weather, not safe yet. Lets just hope laborday campers and early hunters dont start more.
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The District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineering (Board) was established by the Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998, which took effect on April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06 (c) (2001). The Board regulates the licensing and practice of professional engineers and land surveyors and protects the public by upholding the District of Columbia (DC) Professional Engineers Municipal Regulations (pdf).
With the consent of the District of Columbia Council (DC Council), the Mayor appoints the members of the Board to serve three year terms. The Board consists of seven members. Four members must have a valid DC professional engineer (P.E.) license from any discipline, two members must have a valid DC land surveyor (L.S.) license, and one member must be a consumer member. Excluding the consumer member, each Board member must have been actively engaged in the practice of engineering or land surveying in the District of Columbia for at least five years preceding his or her appointment. Four members of the Board constitute a quorum.
Excluding December and one other month that varies from year to year, the Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the DCRA headquarters, located at 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. The Board can be reached by phone: (202) 442-4320 or fax: (202) 698-4329.
Board Administrator: firstname.lastname@example.com
Current Board Members
- Dr. Eugene M. Bentley III, Chairman, P.E.
- Howard C. Gibbs, Vice Chairman, P.E.
- Dr. Norman D. Mills, Member, P.E.
- Kenneth Davis, Treasurer, P.E.
- Compton G. Vyfhuis, Member, L.S.
- Ernest T. Boykin, Jr., Consumer Member
- 1 vacancy
2016 Meeting Dates: Please contact the Board to confirm meeting dates/times/locations.
|January 28
|February 25
|March 24
|April 28
|May 26
|June 23
|July 28
|August 25
|September 22
|October 27
|November 17
|December Recess


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Have you guys seen this article by Abraham ???
He says we have Mike Napoli (1B), Dustin Pedroia (2B), Stephen Drew (SS), Will Middlebrooks (3B).
and are in trouble if one gets injured.
Oritz and Mauro Gomez can play first and what about Ciriaco, Iglesias & Holt ??? Do we still need more ???


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Tech at Night: FCC overreach begins to get noticed.
I've been talking about FCC overreach in this space for a long time, but now the Obama FCC is trying so hard to go so far, everyone's noticing now. Yes, the FCC's plan to attack free speech got so much unkind attention that it's been pulled, for now. Don't count on it being gone forever, though.
Because they still haven't given up on Net Neutrality. Commissioner Michael O'Rielly points out that Chairman Tom Wheeler's plans are wrong and an overreach, however just as importantly, Commissioner Ajit Pai calls it "Groundhog Day" because this will make at least the third attempt to grab this power.Read More »


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