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Things to see and do - Seville
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Seville Classical or Historical Morning Sightseeing Tour
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Seville : Michelin's recommendations
The capital of Andalucía, Seville has managed to maintain its magnificent traditions without turning its back on modernity. The very name Seville brings to mind a host of images – the Guadalquivir, a river which has left its mark on the city's history; poignant Holy Week celebrations and the April Fair; the artists Velázquez and Murillo; and Don Juan and Carmen. It's impossible to resist the charms of this artistic and historic city.
Tourist attractions Seville : Things to see and do
Plaza Virgen-de-los-Reyes E - 41004 Sevilla
"Let us build a church so grand that those who see it will think we are mad": that is what the cathedral chapter decided in 1401 when the mosque had to be knocked down. It is one of the last Spanish Gothic cathedrals and the third largest i..
Alcázar : palatial buildings
Patio de Banderas E - 41004 Sevilla
Modified and added to over the centuries, these stunning palatial buildings, first built in the 10C, are notable for their architectural diversity. Highlights here include Charles V's room, originally built in the 13C by Alfonso X the Wise; superb 18..
Palacio de Pedro el Cruel
pl. del Triunfo E - 41004 Sevilla
Peter the Cruel's palace was built in 1362 by masons from Granada. As a result the decoration is highly influenced by the Alhambra. Notice the sophisticated ornamentation of the Patio de las Donacellas, the Sala del Techo de Carlos V, the Bedroom of ..
Hotels Seville
Hotel Simon
García de Vinuesa, 19 E - 41001 Seville
Hotel Simon is an impressive 18th-century mansion in central Seville, just 50 metres from the city's famous cathedral. It offers a beautiful central courtyard, 24-hour front desk and air-conditioned rooms. The rooms at the Simon feature a private ba..
Vincci La Rabida
Castelar, 24 E - 41001 Seville
Featuring a beautiful Andalusian courtyard and a roof terrace looking onto La Giralda, Vincci la Rabida is set in a charming mansion dating from the 18th century. It has a great setting in the city's old town and is just 400 metres from Seville Cathe..
Hotel Alfonso XIII - A Luxury Collection Hotel
San Fernando, 2 E - 41004 Seville
One of Spain's most prestigious hotels, Hotel Alfonso XIII - A Luxury Collection Hotel is located next to Seville's Real Alcazares. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, gym and a typical garden courtyard with fountain. The Alfonso XIII's elegant desi..
Leisure activities Seville
Combine your love for sherry and horses on a day trip to the fabled city of Jerez, in southernmost Spain, from Seville. You'll enjoy a wine tasting and watch an equestrian ballet at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Highlights D..
Prices from : 95 €
Prepare to be amazed on this day trip to Cordoba from Seville! Cordoba is a captivating Andalucian city with many attractive monuments, including its Alcazar fort and gardens, mosque, cathedral, synagogue and Jewish quarter. You'll discover a beautif..
Prices from : 50 €
Take a panoramic night-time tour through the lamplit streets of Seville, then feel the passion of a flamenco show, or "tablao". The Spanish really know how to enjoy their nightlife, so take this tour to relax and see how it's done! High..
Restaurants Seville
Ostia Antica
Alemanes 27 E - 41004 Sevilla
Uno de Delicias
paseo de las Delicias 1 E - 41013 Sevilla
A restaurant with a combined rustic, colonial and industrial look, the latter provided by the high ceilings and exposed ventilation pipes. Traditional-cum-contemporary cooking centred around fresh ingredients.
Don Juan de Alemanes
Alemanes 7 E - 41004 Sevilla
This modern and spacious tapas bar located close to the cathedral has an eclectic feel. This is enhanced by the healthy and different dishes on offer here, which will appeal to an urban clientele. Updated traditional cuisine.
Alfonso XIII
San Fernando 2 E - 41004 Sevilla
Alcalde José de la Bandera 7 E - 41003 Sevilla
Abantal has just the one contemporary dining room with bare walls to ensure that the focus is entirely on the plate. The well-conceived and presented creative cuisine is reflected in two interesting tasting menus.
Casa Robles
Álvarez Quintero 58 E - 41004 Sevilla
Popular with the tourists and with typical decor. A bar and terrace with a traditional dining room. The rest of the rooms are spread across the top floor and annexes.
pl. San Lorenzo 1 E - 41002 Sevilla
A restaurant that takes its name from an Arabic word literally meaning 'olive juice'. Appetising tapas options near the entrance, as well as a well-balanced menu featuring international cuisine and traditional dishes with a creative touch.
El Gallinero de Sandra
pasaje Esperanza Elena Caro 2 E - 41002 Sevilla
A pleasant, friendly and welcoming restaurant with an unusual hen inspired decor! Quality Mediterranean cuisine on a menu that changes every two months or so.


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From the Riviera to the neighbourhood kiddie pool, your baby will have the cutest bum around. And rest assured - nobody will ever have to empty the pool because of your little darling! Fashion and peace of mind - what better combination can there be in a baby swimsuit ....
What should you put inside the SWIMMI?
Absolutely nothing!
Does the Swimmi absorb pee?
No. Swim diapers are designed to hold messes in, not to absorb liquid. When you put an absorbent diaper in a swimming pool, it gets soaking wet its no fun frolicking with a soggy bottom! When out of the water, you can add absorbency by inserting a doubler.
Can you use the Swimmi as a waterproof wrap as well?
No. The Swimmi is specially designed for use as a swim diaper. It may look like other wraps, but it's not meant to work like one!
The SWIMMI is made with careful attention to detail in our own wonderful factory in Montreal, so that we are assured of good quality and fair labour practices. Most of the fabrics and components we produce with are sourced in North America and all are guaranteed lead, phthalate and BPA free.
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2015-02-28 23:48:54
Does Its Job
I prefer Swimmis to all other swim diapers! I like the adjustability of the velcro and it's much trimmer than other reusable swim diapers that I have tried. It has lasted us through 2 children! I will agree that the fabric faded very quickly, but that did not affect its performance.
Natalie Monroe
2014-10-10 09:57:35
Fades :(
I loved the look of the clownfish print so much I bought a whole set, hat, top, & swim diaper. I was so excited to dress my little boy up for a day at the pool in style. Imagine my disappointment when after only 1 short swim in the baby pool, the diaper faded to a pale blue. Strangely, the hat (same fabric) stayed bright. It was in the water almost as much, since my son isn't a fan of hats. I love my Bummis diapers for their amazing aplix and serious waterproofness, but I don't think I'll buy their swim diapers again. My matched set doesn't match anymore. :(
2014-08-30 04:01:37
So cute... I want a top, too!
Adorable prints! So adorable, I want a top, too. The small-size cover fits my 12.5 lb daughter perfectly. My only complaint is that there are no laundry tabs for the hook-loop fasteners.
Kristina Dunphy
2013-04-13 11:40:00
Need a bigger size!!
I had the Swimmi for my son but find it just isnt big enough hes only a year old but about 34lbs not flabby but solid and even when he was between 28lb and 31lb it rubbed under his belly button and his inner thighs red raw. I wish it was a bit bigger not pinching him
2012-06-29 20:36:23
I bought bubbles in large for my 27Ib 2 year old girl and turtles in large for my 18Ib 8month old baby boy. Absolutely love these! My daughter messed hers, but a quick spray with the hose and it was spotless again(they dried within half an hour on the line as well)! No redness or chaffing and they were in them for a good 2 hours atleast, wet AND dry! Thanks bummis! Big fan!
Lindsay taylor
2012-06-05 18:28:12
tru to size and perfect
nice to change a poopy diaper. My son seems very comfortable in it. They do make sizes s-xl. Look on ebay and amazon if you need xl, they're a bit hard to find. they are for sizes 30lb and up. my son is a bit of a chunker, he weighs 26lbs and is 15 months. The large fit perfect, the xl was way to big! Ebay sells for about with free shipping.
2012-05-24 07:19:33
Velcro caused chafing
I used swimmis when my son was younger and less active and really liked them. Now that he is 2 and more active, it started chafing his legs after playing in it for about 30 minutes. I am extremely disappointed and will have to switch to another swim diaper.
Heather Diachyshyn
2012-03-01 11:20:33
Saved the swim day!
As my daughter at 4 months old was too small for disposable swim diapers (she could have worn one as a bathing suit if I'd cut arm holes into one), I searched the internet for alternatives. I came across the swimmi and decided to give it a try. It fit her nicely and at 8 months old, it still fits! Love, love, love the product! Swimmis allowed my tiny girl to have her 1st trip to the pool. Thank you!
Chantel Roy
2012-01-08 21:07:48
Love it!!
I saw this product before my baby was even born and I knew I had to have it and put it on my registry!! My baby is almost 6 months old and we have the medium size and I absolutely LOVE it!! I love the fact that it doesn't swell up with water and it fits so nicely under my son's swim suit! He was very comfortable in it and I have recommended it to many other moms in our mommy baby group and have written about it in my blog (I loved it that much!) Thanks for offering this great option!!
2011-12-22 21:15:45
OUCH! RED skin from velcro :(
The first swimmi I bought had a different top - the soft part was sewn in two pieces. I bought a small as he was 14 lbs. Regardless, the first time my baby wore it, it excoriated his poor tummy in MINUTES. We ended up buying a larger size so we could pull the panel higher and keep the velcro from turning in and rubbing on his tummy... but the first one was a waste.
2011-11-01 19:10:26
We bought these for our 3 month old son when we went to Mexico. Knowing that he would not be able to spend too much time in the water and in the sun, I cringed at buying the disposable diapers and wasting 3 per day for 5-10 min swims. My friend suggested these and we bought it. Our son is a little peanut and just hit 10 months and 16 pounds. We have been using this swim diaper for 7 months and we absolutely love it! We are finally at the point to move to a medium and we will be getting the next size for sure. I am done with the disposable ones! AND I can give the little one away as a hand me down. WIN WIN!
betsy thomas
2011-08-25 06:56:31
Re: Hurt!! My Child!! Not Happy!!
Laura, We are really sorry to hear that your baby was hurt by the Swimmi Aplix! We have been using the same Aplix closures for a long time and sell thousands of Swimmis, and this is not a usual problem at all. We would really love to do some detailed trouble shooting with you in order to resolve this as quickly as possible so that you and your daughter can enjoy your Swimmi again! Please give us a call at your convenience at 1-888-828-6647 ext. 208. In regard to sizing - while we try to have the weight ranges indicated be as accurate as possible, it is inevitable that these weight ranges will fluctuate slightly depending on the shape of your baby (short vs. long, chubby vs. lean). Thus, the Swimmis may run a little large for some babies and a little small for others.
Laura Thacker
2011-08-24 01:12:03
Hurt!! My Child!! Not Happy!!
This swim diaper was fine - besides running too large - though that was not a big deal. Worked fine for 20 minute swims but today she wore it for two hours and ended up with terrible burn/scrapes on her thighs from the velcro!!! ouch!!! why?!?!! refund or make me a believer!!
2011-08-05 12:08:47
Not for breastfed babies
It says it will hold in the messiest stuff a baby can throw at you, but I found that before my daughter started solids, when she still had the liquid breastfed poop, these diapers did not hold it in at all. At most, they maybe gave me a second or two to grab her out of the water before the poop started running down her legs. Now that she's on solids, they work just fine.
Marybeth Marr
2011-06-26 15:14:24
Sizes are off
My boyfriends daughter is about 2 weeks away from turning three and isnt potty trained yet. She weighs 28 pounds with a full stomache. With the Large the tabs are half way overlapped when it is on her. They need a rise setting on them too.
Tawnia Perdicho
2011-05-27 16:09:37
Love It
I just recently bought this for my 1 year old daughter, as i could imagine spending 10 dollars a pop on the disposable diapers and being in Georgia its hot and swimming is a great way to stay cool. we got the Medium and i fits well it will for sure get her through the season. i have recommended to all my mommy friends. Thank you Bummis
Meghan Slimick
2011-05-19 19:57:56
I bought 3 of these with my fingers crossed that they would fit my 18 month old, approx. 34 inch tall, 27.5lb son. He has generously sized thighs, not huge but he has a few baby rolls left that make finding a good fit without red marks a bit of a challenge. I have to say I am in love and impressed with these swim diapers. We have not actually worn them yet only tried on and worn around the house, but they are an AWESOME fit! Way to go Bummis!
2011-04-23 02:21:08
We need coordinates!
I got bubbles in medium for my 7 month old 17 lb baby and it fits on the smallest setting. I love it, it's so cute on her. Now if only you made matching tops! I would love a tankini top or rash guard to match. This could be a big sales opportunity for you, Bummis!
Nicole Cudhea
2011-04-20 14:47:45
Too big!
I ordered a Medium for my 18 pound 9 month old and it is HUGE!!! Even with the velcro as tight as it will go, it is still too big!
Leslie Marie Easley
2011-02-21 00:37:49
not big enough
Would have bought 2 of these if you carried a size big enough for my 40 lb special needs daughter--sorry you don't have it.
Do you want to review this Bummis product ?


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Thread: North Leeds
18-08-03, 12:17 #3001
MGTS, are you still up for showing me some rides around Harrogate? I've been off for a couple of weeks, but back in the saddle now.Let us know what you think, and if anyone else is interested..nothing too long or too strenious..
18-08-03, 13:07 #3002
i'm from harrogate - i'm still finding stuff but so far it's been limited to harewood, ripon and patley bridge (trying to be a good boy and keep to the bridleways!)
18-08-03, 13:20 #3003John (no mud to get stuck in)Guest
This week's ride is about 15 miles, some hills (well, it *is* Baildon/Guiseley) with some new stuff thrown in at the start and finish - finally got the Buck Wood new bit sorted, plus a new (to some) descent from the Old Glen House; the limbo trees have been cut down too, so that makes that bit easier.Decapitation Bridge - Buck Wood - Suspension Special - pooh, what's that smell - Spring Wood - Guiseley - Golf Course descent - Baildon Moor - Shipley Glen etc7pm Shoulder of Mutton (not the Malt Shovel as previously stated), Otley Road, Baildon.
18-08-03, 14:48 #3004
Michael - I will be out for a pootle around this eve'. If you live or can get to Bilton area you're welcome to join me. Some bridleway & some quiet road, nothing strenuous. Email me if interested or phone if you have the contact list (don't really want to put my number up here).
18-08-03, 15:02 #3005
Tim, where abouts are you setting off from, and what sort of time are you starting?
18-08-03, 15:12 #3006
Michael - Setting off from home, could meet you at car park at the end of the cycle path down Bilton Lane. Could make it any time really but preferably not much after 7pm so we don't have to bother with lights.
18-08-03, 15:17 #3007
18-08-03, 15:29 #3008
Probably around hour & a half, mileage depends on you really, I'm just out for a pootle just to keep the legs going so I'm quite happy to ride at your pace. The riding is pretty easy so maybe 15 miles but we can see how it goes, there are plenty of options to shorten or lengthen.
18-08-03, 15:33 #3009
is this where the car park is?http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=431322&y=457668&z=1&sv=431250,457750& st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srfI'l l see if I can clear it with the wife.....
18-08-03, 15:39 #3010
18-08-03, 15:40 #3011
18-08-03, 15:44 #3012
OK I'll be there @ 7pm. Can you post up if you can't make it? I'll check the thread before I set off
18-08-03, 15:45 #3013
yeah should be able to.I usually get home about 6:15 ish...
18-08-03, 16:49 #3014Myke HarrsionGuest
Cheers Roachy for the generous offer of a lift home, there'l b a drink in it for you. Also did I leave my bottle of chainlube in ur car a couple of weeks ago?
18-08-03, 17:09 #3015
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i will have a look.looks like a skip in the back of the car at the moment.
18-08-03, 17:38 #3016
Tim, yes I will be comming, just got changed, and about to start loading up the car.see you there
18-08-03, 18:41 #3017
19-08-03, 08:16 #3018
Tim, good ride last night, thanks very much, really enjoyed it.
19-08-03, 11:21 #3019
19-08-03, 11:30 #3020
In answer to the question on the other thread I'm bringing the cake tonight (assuming I don't forget to put it in the car).
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Make money sharing your home with strangers
Don't Waste Your Money
Have some unused bedrooms in your home or apartment?
More and more home owners are renting out those rooms, to make some extra money.
It's a hot new trend known as house sharing, or couch surfing. But is it safe? And legal?
Sleep in a Mansion
It looks like a British manor house, perhaps even James Bond's Skyfall estate.
But this 7 bedroom mansion -- called "Bella Note" -- is just the latest place where you can stay for a night, in the growing trend of home sharing.
"We've had people from all over the world: Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada," said homeowner Michael Caporale.
Caporale is a film director with some extra time, and a lot of extra space.
So he's turned his home into a bed and breakfast thanks to the home sharing site Airbnb.
As he cooks up a gourmet spinach and egg breakfast, his cell phone is receiving text alerts about his next guest. who made a reservation through Airbnb.
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Airbnb takes care of booking, payment, and provides protection against fraud. Guests have to pay up front, to prevent them from bailing out, but the owner is not paid until after they spend a night.
"They protect the host, they protect the guest, they have insurance for me, a million dollars in insurance," he said.
Each bedroom has its own theme, an old fashioned key, and full bath. Some are extra-luxurious. "I call this the old timey rich mans shower," he explained, "because it's got 7 shower heads."
You get the private room, bath, and hot breakfast for less than $90 a night.
Controversy Growing Over Legality
But brewing along with the coffee is controversy.
Cities from New York to New Orleans to Malibu and even Grand Rapids are cracking down on Airbnb, and what the hotel industry calls "unlicensed hotels."
Hotel owners want home sharers to pay hotel taxes, and be subject to inspection, licensing, and regulation.
What' s Caporale's thoughts on that? He says "I understand. But I think there's a place for everybody, hotels have things I can't offer."
He says if you want the Hyatt, that's great. He says he is not trying to be a hotel.
But he says if you want good company, a great breakfast, and a quiet room in someone's house, you should have that option too.
The Bottom Line
For now, home sharing is legal in most areas outside New York City (where it is illegal to list rooms on Airbnb), but new communities are imposing laws and taxes every month.
One other issue: Your neighbors, who may not want a B&B next door. Some of them are going to city hall, demanding regulations.
So check the rules in your area, before you start renting out your bedrooms, so you don't get in trouble, and you don't waste your money.
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Brown, Dorman, Warner hold first round lead
Published: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 5:14 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 5:14 p.m.
Brian Brown and Brent Dorman each shot 73s to share the Championship Division lead, while Berger Warner's 70 leads the Senior Division after Saturday's first round of the annual Country Club of Ocala Invitational.
Warner's 2-under finish was the lone below-par round of the day. He leads Bill Zylstra (73) by three strokes.
Brown and Dorman are two strokes ahead of Matt Giovanelli, who shot a 75.
See Monday's Star-Banner for full coverage of today's final round.
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Commerce City, CO (Sports Network) - Clint Dempsey's first-half goal lifted
the United States to a gutsy 1-0 win over Costa Rica in World Cup qualifying
at a snowy Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
After suffering a 2-1 defeat to Honduras to open the Hexagonal round of
qualifying on Feb. 6, Dempsey's lone tally in the 16th minute made sure the
United States bounced back by claiming a crucial three points in horrendous
conditions on a snow-covered pitch.
Leading up to the match, much attention was given to the goalkeeping
situation with Aston Villa's Brad Guzan filling in for an injured Tim
Howard, as well as how a relatively inexperienced back four of Omar Gonzalez,
Geoff Cameron, DaMarcus Beasley and Clarence Goodson would perform.
Luckily for the Red, White and Blue, the backline remained in control for most
of the match and the hosts found a breakthrough with a bit of luck when
Jozy Altidore ripped a shot on goal that took a wicked deflection and fell to
the feet of Dempsey, who easily deposited it into the net for his seventh
goal during qualifying.
Costa Rica began to gain confidence late in the first half and had a few
chances, but the U.S. took its slim lead into the intermission, holding 62
percent of possession and ripping four shots in the direction of goal over the
first 45 minutes.
After the interval, the blizzard conditions continued to worsen and the match
was stopped in the 55th minute, but referee Joel Aguilar conferred with
players from both sides and the game was back on after just a short delay.
Once play resumed, it was Costa Rica that was on the front foot for much of
the second half. The visitors had several chances, including two free kicks
from just outside the U.S. penalty area late on, but could never find an
equalizing goal as the Americans held on through five minutes of stoppage time
to earn three important points.
The result moves the United States up to second place in the group with three
points from two matches, while Costa Rica remains on one point from a pair of
The United States improved to 21-0-2 in its last 23 home World Cup qualifiers,
and will next tangle with Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Tuesday.
Elsewhere in CONCACAF qualifying on Friday, Javier Hernandez scored a first
half brace, but Carlos Costly and Jerry Bengtson answered in the second period
as Mexico and Honduras battled to a 2-2 draw, while Marvin Elliot and Luis
Henriquez exchanged goals in a 1-1 stalemate between Jamaica and Panama.
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|Four Holyoke Re-1J teaching positions filled
|Written by Brenda Johnson Brandt
Four teaching positions were filled and one resignation received by the Re-1J School Board at its June 11 meeting.
New teachers approved for 2013-14 include Tressa Arman, kindergarten; Abby Einspahr, JR/SR High math; Charles Hurst, JR/SR High business; and Nancy Miles, elementary special education.
The board accepted a resignation from Kelsey Reimink, JR/SR high science teacher. Additionally, Corey Zeiler resigned from his junior high football coaching position, and Melisa Hunter was hired for the JR/SR high special educaitn paraprofessional position for 2013-14.
The education profession is a second career for Annan. Between 2003-11, she worked at two different preschools in the Denver area as both a head teacher and assistant. She has recently been a substitute teacher at Academy Charter School in Castle Rock.
She attended and finished her undergraduate teaching degree from Colorado Christian University in three years and will graduate with honors this month with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education.
Einspahr is an HHS graduate and earned her bachelor's degree from Concordia University in Seward, Neb. She taught middle school math in California for six years at two different Lutheran schools prior to teaching social studies this past year at Yuma Middle School.
Hurst taught business classes this past year at Revere High School in the alternative teacher licensure program. He has 30 years of previous experience in the business world in the areas of finance, retail, distribution and management and has owned his own business with over 1,500 employees in three cities in the Midwest.
He worked in the Delta County schools as a substitute teacher for five years and as an aide in an elementary special education classroom.
Miles has served as a special education paraprofessional at Holyoke Elementary this past year and as a N.E. BOCES special education paraprofessional with Dragon's Wagon Preschool from 2010-12.
She is an HHS graduate, earned a bachelor's degree in speech communications from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1994 and will be enrolling in an alternative licensure program for special education.
Principals report
Elementary School Principal Kyle Stumpf and JR/SR High Principal Susan Ortner gave end-of-year reports last week. They included discipline and attendance data, progress on Unified Improvement Plan goals, personnel changes and other highlights.
Stumpf reported the K-6 attendance rate finalized at 94 percent for the year. He also noted that having a full-time counselor this past year was a positive thing.
Citing staff changes at the elementary school for next year, Stumpf said Arman and Cynthia Bahler will be new in the kindergarten classrooms, joining Kerri Gardner; Kari Sandquist will move to first grade with Kristie Pelle and Carly Daniel; Tara Kasdorf and Kortney Firme will be new in second grade, joining Chandra Parker; Kimberlee Bennett will teach third- and fourth-grade social studies; Miles will be new in special education; and Tancy King will fill the elementary secretary position.
He pointed out that the Title I program will change to a schoolwide program from a targeted assistance program. Additionally, there will be departmentalizing in the third-fourth- and fifth-sixth-grade classes.
Ortner reported a 95.49 percent attendance for the 2012-13 school year in grades 7-12.
Discipline data for the JR/SR High showed an increase from 79 percent in 2011-12 to 93 percent in 2012-13 of green zone students with 0-3 write-ups. However, she noted the number of refusals to serve in the academic opportunity center rose from 35 in 2011-12 to 104 this past year.
Personnel changes for 2013-14 include Clay Christensen in ag education and FFA; Josh Rahe, JR/SR High English; Abby Einspahr, JR/SR High math; Chuck Hurst, JR/SR High business and FBLA; and Melisa Hunter, special education one-on-one aide.
Random drug testing reported for semester
Superintendent Bret Miles reported on the audit and Principal Ortner on the results of the second semester of random drug testing at Holyoke JR/SR High.
Miles said the audit showed that policies and procedures for the program are being followed. All samples had accurate numbers and the appropriate paperwork.
One discrepancy was found in the use of the new drug testing form from the vendor, Centennial Mental Health. When a substitute tester was in charge, student signatures were not obtained on all forms. However, all forms were present and matched the lab reports. Miles said they've contacted CMH, and they expect this to be resolved for the fall.
Ortner's report indicated 230 students were enrolled in random drug testing as of May 24, which is 92 percent of the total 249 in grades 7-12.
Fifty-eight students were tested once during the past semester, seven were tested twice and one was tested three times for a total of 75 tests. There was one dilute test and one positive test for THC in the semester report.
Spring athletics reported
Athletic director Sandra Rahe reported on the spring sports season, outlining number of participants, records and season highlights for each sport.
For 2013-14, she said they will be treating cheerleading as a sport, so participants will need to make a choice. There will be a fall season which will be involved in competitions and a winter season which will cheer for the sports teams.
There will be a no-cut policy, so if numbers are high there could be a varsity/junior varsity division.
Policies introduced
Miles introduced four policies at last week's meeting, all of which were scheduled to be on the June 18 agenda for first reading approval.
Policy ECA/ECAB-R involves a regulation to a policy on access to buildings and outlines procedures for issuing keys. Policy GBEC refers to an alcohol and drug-free workplace and the suggested revisions came from the School Board Association.
Staff use of facilities is the topic of Policy GBED. The suggested revision would put into policy the current practice of letting staff members use the school outside of work time.
Policy IHBG on home schooling involves a proposal to work with home school students who wish to receive some services from the school district.
Other business
In other business June 11, the Re-1J board:
—approved Dorothy Drake, Amy Deaver, Cody Lamm and Jack Gorwitz for the summer paint crew; Camille Elliott, summer mowing; and John Zilla, summer help in supervising the weight room and maintenance.
—set a summer board retreat for Tuesday, July 2 at 5 p.m. There will not be a regular board meeting that night.
—hired Lauer, Szabo & Associates to conduct the 2012-13 district audit.
—approved first reading of revisions to the grading scale policy.
—reviewed changes for the JR/SR High student handbook for 2013-14 as presented by Principal Ortner. There were 16 minor changes, with no significant changes to the daily expectations for students.
—reviewed the preliminary budget for 2013-14. The major change is the recommendation to use $150,000 instead of $200,000 out of the reserve as revenue.
Holyoke Enterprise June 20, 2013


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You venture into the wilderness in search of simplicity, and the three-season Marmot Earlylight 2-Person Tent provides you with an easy-to-use, effective shelter that can adapt to your various backpacking pursuits. The storm-proof fly and floor keep you and a partner sheltered from summer squalls. The included footprint becomes the tent floor when you go for the lightweight Bare Bones Setup.
- Bare Bones fast-pitch option lets you carry just the poles, fly, and footprint to save extra weight on trail (footprint included)
- Polyurethane-coated floor and fly repel rain so you and your gear stay dry inside
- Fully taped fly and floor seams prevent water from sneaking in through fabric joints
- Catenary Cut floor means the floor material curves a few inches up the tent walls to reduce direct seam-to-ground contact
- Two doors and two corresponding vestibules give you and a partner easy entry, exit, and pack storage
- Mesh panels and a fly vent fight interior condensation to help you sleep during times of muggy weather
- Clear window on the fly lets you check the weather and features welded seams to prevent leaking
- DAC Featherlite poles are easy to assemble day or night and save weight without sacrificing durability or strength
- Included gear loft holds your nightly essentials within reach
- Reflective detailing helps you identify stealthy guy-lines at night
- Noise-free zippers prevent waking up cranky trail partners
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Great Tent!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
The first time I used this tent, I set it up by myself in the dark and it was super easy and straightforward. It also was insanely windy that night and the tent didn't blow over and everything stayed together even without tying it down. I have used it a ton since then, and I love it. It is a bit large for a backpacking tent, but it works for me. It is nice and snug for a two people, so it helps to like the person you're sleeping next to. It is great for one person. I can put my backpack in the tent with me and have plenty of room. The two gear lofts are great too. I love that it has two doors as well. The tent seems really well made. I have zero complaints with it. I haven't had a problem waking up with condensation on the inside of the tent or anything like that. I woke up one night after it rained throughout the night and there was a puddle underneath the footprint and I stayed dry. Really happy with this tent.
Nice, would make a deluxe single tent
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Got this tent for my GF and I. It's a bit compact, but it works well and I really like how Marmot has put this thing together. Really easy to pitch, and the gear lofts/pockets are great. The footprint is a nice feature as well.
If i were to buy it again, I would probably go for the limelight 3p tent for us so that we had more wiggle room and room for our gear in-tent. Otherwise, though, can't complain.
I think this would be a dope 1 person tent.
April showers bring May snow?
Our Earlylight vestibules had some sagging issues with a foot and a half of snow on top, but we stayed warm and cozy inside and the digging out wasn't terribly strenuous!
Not made for tall people
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
The tent itself is pretty cool. I purchased the pale pumpkin but have already returned it. I returned it because i thought it would be long enough for me but i was mistaken. I am 6'6". There are plenty of pockets in this tent plus a gear loft. The corner pockets are small and cannot hold much. One thing i did really like about this tent is that the ground stakes are pretty durable with a hexagon style layout. They looked like allen wrenches. One down fall of this tent is it is not square. The foot end is more narrow than at the head. I believe it is 44 inches wide at the foot. All in all a good tent. If anyone has any input on a tent for taller people I am still in the market.
The tent is 88in long = 7.3in long how don't you fit?
sleeping happened.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
This tent is extremely easy to put together with two people, I haven't tried putting it together by myself, but I am sure it will be just as easy. It rained and lightly snowed throughout the night but we stayed dry, which is all I really ask for in a tent.
nice size, easy set-up in the wind.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Poles are light and show no problem maintaining a taught pitch in the wind.
Nature Mansion
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
It's a box that allows you to be inside AND outside... AT THE SAME TIME! I got my boyfriend this cool anti-weather loge for his field geology class, and he says it's a good place to put things inside of and sleep within. I'll be trying it out as soon as the snow dies down, but have no doubt that it will be very tentlike. I am a little hesitant about the side vestibules, seems very barbaric, but I'll post useful feedback after it's seen more adventures (we've only set it up in the living room so far).
You cray cray. Side vestibules are the bee's knees.
Wrong, so much wrong. Insert rude ginger comment here.
First time out..
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
After getting soaked with my old tent on a trip to Rossland, I decided it was time for a new tent. After researching I ended up with the Marmot Earlight. The features I wanted (2 vestibules), plus the included footprint for the price seemed to be the best deal. I took it with me to a MT bike trip in Moab. Set it up in a lovely windstorm. The poles did bend a little in the wind, but was still able to set it up by myself (pro). (Con) it blew a nice layer of sand on the bottom of the tent. It then rained all night, I stayed nice and dry... which after the prior trip was sooo nice. Overall I am happy with this tent.
Perfect 1-2 person tent
Because I like my space, I'm willing to lug the entire setup for myself on most packing trips but if you needed to you can sleep two in this tent and split carrying the weight. Set up is quick and the tent held its ground on a recent trip where gusts of wind were hitting 15-20 mph. throughout the night. At 5'9" I was able to layout comfortable with my gear inside.
Stealth Camping in Germany
Tent worked out great!! Set it up in the rain (not the tents fault) rather quickly, went up easy, and quick. Of course had to dry the floor inside a bit before throwing the sleeping bag in due to the fly taking a second to put on during set up. No big deal though, water is water, it ultimately will win. After that slept in it in some intermittent rain, kept me nice and dry. The two vestibules were awesome and roomy for my pack!! Here's a pic of it set up next to my fire, letting my pack dry a little (next thing to buy: pack rain cover...). Love it though, can't wait to go again!!!
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love this tent!!! touch� MARMOT!!!
1st time out of the box i set it up in the dark.
Quality tent...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is an awesome tent for this price range. Marmot has produced a quality tent which is fairly light, easy to set up, and extremely easy to get in and out of. I have used this tent in almost every scenario and it has always preformed. This tent has seen hours of pounding rain, wind gusts of up to 30mph, and light snow. Every tent I have ever owned has leaked or buckled at some point, but this tent has yet to do either. This is a great one person tent, and an adequate two person tent. I originally bought this tent for my wife and I, and while it preformed fine, we decided to purchase the 3 person limelight. So, this is now my 1 person luxury tent, and I would purchase this tent again!
Awesome tent!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is a great, easy to set up, easy to get in and out of tent. It packs down to a perfect size for this style/quality of tent, and it nice and light (In the Bare Bones Setup especially). I don't have much else to say about it... a tent is a tent in my book. I'm happy as long as it sets up fast and keeps me dry and out of the wind. I would agree with DJ's review, however, that this tent is "great" for one person but only "very good" for two people (unless you are looking for a more intimate camping experience...)
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Tent Review--Marmot Earlylight 2 Person Tent
I've already used the tent twice in less than a month since I've owned it. The first trip was a 4 day camping trip. The tent performed well although it did collapse once in the 40+ mph wind. I reoriented the tent so that it would be into the wind, and it worked great. The second trip was for an overnight backpacking trip. The tent is super light weight and quite easy to strap to the back of a backpack. The tent would be pretty tight for 2 people, but for myself and all of my gear it worked flawlessly. The 2 vestibules are nice too. It is nice that the tent comes with it's own footprint and gear loft. Finally, the tent has doors on both sides so it makes ingress/egress a snap.
not proud for my purchase
I am a fan of Marmot. I have bought many products and still happy with the quality and durability..but this one.
i have used it for 6-7 times and the tent did not meet the quality i thought would have. These is my feedback:
The zippers and the main material went out of shape. I have to use the zipper with my both hands to open and close the tent.
Although I had anchored the tent correctly, during a windy night on the beach, dust and sand went through and as a result we couldnt stay in the tent for a long time as we were unable to breath due to the dust. I believe the rain fly is too short
I thought that the footprint would be unnecessary, since I set the tent over sand, but as a result there is a hole on the ground sheet.
A few days ago, during a 3 hours rain at night, although rain didnt come inside, you could feel the moisture in your hands from inside
You rated this poorly because you didn't set it up properly/in improper conditions and because there was condensation on the inside?
Great all-around tent
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
A fairly simple, well-designed tent at a great price. It's pretty easy to set up, nice space inside for a backpacking tent, and it's very sturdy and waterproof. Definitely 3+ seasons. It's really well-made, and a good value, comes with footprint and gear loft (most brands make you buy those separately.)
My friend and I lived in it for 9 days while exploring Yellowstone and backpacking the Grand Teton Crest trail. We found it very comfy for 2 people. Having 2 doors is worth the extra couple of ounces, and the vestibules are fabulous - easy to get in and out even with all your gear under there. The tent breathes well, had minimal condensation, though in cold weather that little window does fog up. I've been through several storms in this tent, and very happy with it.
I've been guiding wilderness trips for more than a decade, and I highly recommend this tent for beginners through very experienced folks. It's not the lightest thing on the market, but when I want to go light I take a tarp instead. This is great for trips when the weather will be nasty, or I'm taking a less experienced friend and not going far, or for car camping.
great tent for a single sleeper.
very good for a guy and a girl or children.
just ok for 2 guys.
its huge vertibules really help.


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Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred around 11:09pm Saturday night in Orangeburg County.
According to Lance Corporal Sonny Collins, the driver of a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling north on Lake Edisto Road and ran off the right side of the road. The vehicle overturned and the driver was ejected from the Jeep.
Officials say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and died on the scene.
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After their successful concert in Indonesia in 2005, Danish pop-soft rock sensations Michael Learns to Rock are returning to quench their fans' longing for sweet and romantic pop rock music in Indonesia. For their return tour this time, the Band is scheduled to perform in 3 citiesm they are: Balikpapan on 29th November, Yogyakarta on 1st December, and Surabaya on 4th December.
Organized by three promoters, Starlight Enterprise, Rajawali Indonesia, and Red Line Organizer, the Indonesian Tour of Michael Learns to Rock is promised to be bigger and grander than their 2005 show. The cities of Balikpapan (East Kalimantan), Yogyakarta, and Surabaya (East Java) have been chosen as their destinations this year considering the huge fan base that the band enjoys in Indonesia. This also proves that the capital Jakarta is not the only city in Indonesia where a big scale international show can be staged.
Jascha Richter, Mikkel Lentz and Kare Wanscher will surely indulge the audiences with their all time romantic hits such as 'The Actor','25 Minutes', 'Sleeping Child', 'Someday',' Paint My Love', 'That's Why You Go Away', and many more. The band will also perform hits from their latest Album 'Scandinavia' which was released on June 2012.
The band that shot their video clip 'Someday' at the Dreamland Beach, Bali was formed in 1988 and has sold over 11 million records worldwide. Additionally, another 6 million or more have paid downloads for their single "Take Me To Your Heart" which was awarded "the Most Downloaded Single of the Year 2006". They have produced eight studio albums, as well as many live and greatest hits albums. They have won many awards and have earned Gold and Platinum status for their records in many countries. They also received the Preis Award from RSH, Germany and were named as "The Best Performing Act of the Year" at the SEA Grammy Awards in Singapore.
Tickets for the MLTR Indonesia tour have been on sale since 30th September 2012 with prices ranging from IDR350,000 to IDR1,500,000.
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Apartment Therapy at BoConcept's 60th Anniversary Party
New York - October 2012
Celebrating 60 years of "Urban Danish Design", BoConcept recently showcased their latest collection in style. We were excited to be a part of the festivities in NYC and now, to share some photos of our favorite finds.
Since 1952 BoConcept has been known for creating functional designer furniture at affordable prices. Their latest collection is once again inspired by an urban lifestyle. From a hideaway bed tucked into an ottoman to a sleek space saving expandable dining table, each design was created with small spaces in mind.
The collection boasted colorful accents and playful art and accessories, such as this bright hexagon rug and Lady Gaga canvas print.
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Regular use of DS Laboratories Conditioners can reverse the damage your hair has sustained. They eliminate your hair's fragility, while stimulating new growth. They infuse your hair follicles with fresh hydration and restore the natural softness of your hair. Plus, they enhance and encourage your hair's natural shine as they eliminate the dullness that has settled upon your hair.
Conditioners have a reputation for restoring the manageability and softness of your hair. Some of these are scented, and some are not. However, each of them has been formulated to soften your hair and make it more controllable and beautiful. Depending on your hair's condition, you may be searching for a product that will stimulate its growth, bring it renewed hydration, or clarify its appearance. The range of DS Laboratories Conditioners has been designed to do all of that and more. Understanding that the hair takes a beating from the elements of nature and the environment around us, the makers of DS Laboratories Conditioners have searched long and hard for just the right combination of ingredients to instill fresh vitality to your hair.
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We are experiencing a lot of homes in our area that have spent thousands of dollars on having an energy efficient crawl space with huge termite infestations. Public thought process is to save money by becoming energy efficient or eliminating any moisture issues. The dark side of this installation practice is that any past, present or future termite activity is now inaccessible for inspection and treatment. Given the nature of termites, inaccessibility usually results in major structural damage to your home. Having your home properly treated before any sealed crawl space installation is the only way to insure your home against termites.


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Liberals feel betrayed by former boss–Al Gore laughs at them
Newscast Media SAN FRANCISCO—None of them saw it coming, as Al Gore who has been peddling the "carbon footprints" solution to the green movement, pocketed an estimated $100 million after selling Current TV to Arabian network Al Jazeera. Still reeling from the news, employees at Current TV are in the dark about what will happen to them, now that management has changed hands.
Gore has made fortunes off of the global warming scare. He acquired cult status among liberals who sincerely believed Gore was their champion. He even won a Nobel. While he recommended green energy, he traveled in jet planes known for polluting the environment and the Tennessee Center for Policy Research claimed Al Gore's mansion uses 20 times more energy than the average American home.
At a speech at National Sierra Club Convention in September 2005, Gore said, "The good news is we know what to do. The good news is, we have everything we need to respond to the challenge of global warming. We have all the technologies we need, more are being developed, and as they become available and become more affordable when produced in scale, they will make it easier to respond. But we should not wait, we cannot wait, and we must not wait."
Gore sure did not wait for the tax hike to affect his bottom line, so he decided to sell his channel to the Qatari government. Al Jazeera has been struggling to get into American homes, due to licensing issues that make it impossible for the network to broadcast across America. Even after purchasing Current, Time Warner immediately dropped Current TV and said it would not be carrying their programming, dealing a big blow to the currently-state-owned network.
According to the New York Post, Current TV employees say Gore lost all credibility in regard to clean energy, because he sold his company to big oil Qatar. What is interesting is, these are the same liberals who peddle the "pro choice" message.
Doesn't Gore have the right to sell his company to whomever he wishes? Is it his fault that people foolishly took his word as the gospel truth because they were too slothful to do their own research and see they were being duped? I skipped most of the article and particularly found the comments section interesting.
I tell my readers to question everything, even when I present my content to them, because it is my way of encouraging them to be proactive. Yet some people will digest and assimilate whatever message is being sold to them, and then later complain that they've been had. Whose fault? Just ask Gore and his reaction will be identical to the picture above.


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On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, in the evening hours, troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg arrested Yakera Lawson-Fowler, 33, from New Albany, for Failure to Provide a Title to a Purchased Vehicle, B Misdemeanor, (Three Counts). She was arrested at her residence without incident and incarcerated in the Clark County Jail.
Volunteers with the Friends of Hardy Lake will be preparing and serving all-you-can-eat outdoor breakfasts at the large shelterhouse overlooking the beach area on the next two Saturdays, June 25 and July 2.


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Los Altos Youth Theatre's "Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr." – is scheduled through March 24 at Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave.
The musical is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film.
Evening performances are slated 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Sunday matinees are sold out.
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Before the holidays, our wine tasting group gathered for a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines from the Right Bank.
The Right Bank is a large wine region that lies on the right side of the Dordogne river while facing the river downstream. It is made of 10 different appellations, including the prestigious appellations of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. On the other hand, what we call the Left Bank is the region located on the left side of the Garonne river, north of Bordeaux. The Left Bank includes the Médoc and Graves districts.
The two banks differ mainly in soil composition. On the Left Bank, the soil is mostly gravels and wines are often dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. On the Right Bank, the soil is made of clay, limestone and sand. Therefore, it is more suited to Merlot and to a lesser extent Cabernet Franc. Wines from the Right Bank tend to be fruit-forward with soft tannins and are more approachable than Left Bank wines when young.
Every year, my husband likes to make a Foie Gras for our December 31st dinner and it's interesting to notice that as years went by, his recipe has evolved to the bare minimum. There is no Armagnac marinade and water bath anymore: first, the foie is deveined, seasoned with salt and pepper, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap with the ends tied like a sausage, poached 5 minutes in boiling water, and refrigerated for at least a couple of days. He serves the foie gras at room temperature on toasted bread, lightly sprinkled with coarse sea salt.
Our friend Christophe loves to make apple tarts. That's one of his specialties and he is pretty good at it. He makes a quick sweet pastry crust, arranges apple slices on top of it and bakes the tart until the apples are soft. That's a quick and easy recipe and we all love his tarts but our friend Jiyon thought that we should also try her own more elaborated recipe as well.
Just in time for the holidays, Kobrand Corporation sent me a shipment of sparkling wines that I recently shared with some friends and family.
One of them was a bottle of Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française. Founded in 1734 by Pierre Taittinger, the Taittinger Champagne house owns approximately 752 acres of vines, including vineyards in the renowned Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. It is one of the three most extensive wine estates in Champagne and relies primarily on its own grapes for its Champagne production. Pierre Taittinger was a visionary well ahead of his time. He foresaw that the market would turn away from heavily dosed, sweet champagnes in favor of natural, elegant wines and thus defined the Taitinger style to be centered on the concepts of lightness and naturalness.
The cuvée La Française contains approximatively 40% Chardonnay, over twice the percentage of Chardonnay used in the standard cuvées of most Champagne houses, the rest being Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Chardonnay contributes elegance, finesse, and crispness to the blend. Pinot Noir brings body, structure, and vinosity while Pinot Meunier adds fruitiness and roundness. The wine showed a bright golden color and fine bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass. On the palate, it was fresh and lively with toasty, yeasty aromas and notes of apple compote on the finish.
The other sparkling wine was a bottle of Poema Cava Brut. Cava is a Spanish wine produced mainly in the Penedès region in Catalonia, southwest of Barcelona. Under Spanish D.O. laws, Cava must be made using the Traditional Method with second fermentation in the bottle, and using a selection of grapes that includes Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel·lo, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and Subirat.
The Poema Cava Brut is a traditional blend of 40% Macabeo,40% Xarel-lo and 20% Parellada grapes grown in the Penedès region. Each grape variety is harvested separately. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 16-18ºC. The three varietals are then blended, the triage (yeast and sugar) is added and secondary fermentation begins in the same bottle at a temperature of 13-15ºC.
Low in alcohol (11.5%), the wine had a pale yellow color, aromas of peach and apricots and was light and crisp on the palate. My friends preferred the toasty, yeasty flavors of the Champagne but my father-in-low, who enjoys going to Spain on vacation, really liked the fruity character of the Cava.
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Considered America's sweetheart grape, Zinfandel was the theme of our latest wine club event. Our goal was to taste and compare different Zinfandel and Zinfandel related varieties from various wine regions, including Croatia, Italy, and California.
The story of Zinfandel is fascinating. It came to the United States in the early 1800s via the Imperial Nursery in Vienna, Austria, and quickly became a popular table grape in the Northeast. Then in the mid-1850's, it was introduced to California by a Massachusetts nurseryman who had joined the California Gold Rush. It thrived so well in the state's climate that by the end of the 19th century, Zinfandel was the most widespread grape variety in California.
For a long time, Zinfandel was California's mystery grape, but thanks to DNA profiling, it has now been proved that Zinfandel is a clone of the Croatian variety Crljenak. The grape was also imported to Apuglia in Southern Italy, probably by the Illyrians more than two thousand years ago. In Apuglia, the grape is called Primitivo because of its precociousness.
After Thanksgiving, we had a good amount of turkey left and also some of the broth that was used for the gravy. So looking for a recipe to accommodate the leftovers, we were inspired by that Moroccan-inspired turkey soup that we found on the Web. For the soup, we made more broth using the turkey carcass and then added onions, carrots, parsnips, zuchini, squash, and tomatoes, spiced with saffron, turmeric, cinnamon, and chile. When the vegetables were almost cooked, we stirred in a small can of chickpeas and diced turkey meat. We served the soup with couscous, harissa, and fresh cilantro leaves.
After Thanksgiving, there was an unused bag of fresh cranberries in the refrigerator so we decided to make some cranberry cocktails. We adapted a recipe found in the current Sunset magazine that looked particularly delicious. This was fun to do and the drink was fruity and refreshing after the big Thanksgiving meal that we had the day before.
It's dark and cold outside and I have a bottle of wine that should warm me up: a 2006 St. Francis RED that was recently sent to me by Kobrand Corporation.
The wine, made by St. Francis Winery, is a proprietary blend of 48% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 3% Zinfandel and 6 % Mixed Blacks (Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Alicante, Malbec), from Sonoma County.
"RED is for all red wine lovers who simply want a tasty bottle of wine with a fun package at a great value. It's my job to worry about clones, soil conditions, vintage and Vinification" says St. Francis Winemaker Tom Mackey on the winery's website, "so that the consumer doesn't have to. We've created a dependable, versatile wine — No lessons needed &mdash uncork and enjoy."
The St. Francis RED is made to be fun: if you buy the wine by the case, each bottle comes with a different red patterned label. If you buy only one bottle, you can pick and choose the label you like the best.
The wine has a deep color and a nose of spiced cherries and sweet berries. On the palate, it is full-bodied, fruity, juicy, slightly tannic with a peppery aftertaste. For a retail price around $10, it's a steal.
The RED website has also some hearty recipes that should go well with the wine. I noticed their Braised Short Ribs recipe that looks delicious and perfect for the season. Just make sure you have enough braising sauce to pour over your mashed potatoes!
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Last month, I was lucky to be in Paris just in time for the harvest festival in Montmartre. The Montmartre hill used to be a small village completely covered with vineyards. A temple dedicated to Bacchus, the god of wine, was built there by the Romans. But in the early 20th century, the vines were completely devastated by the phylloxera epidemic, as well as urban development. Fortunately, in the early 30s, a group of artists petitioned the government in order to resurrect and replant a 1,556 square meter parcel of land called Clos Montmartre.
Has wine become a grape-based processed food product? Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School of Philadelphia and contributor to The Daily Beast thinks so and explain why in his latest article.
"The bottle you'll enjoy with dinner tonight likely wasn't produced at a winery, or by a winemaker", says Wallace. "One imagines a winemaker in his vineyards, inspecting bunches of grapes. Maybe his dogs are chasing rabbits between the rows of vines. At night, he pops open a bottle of his own creation to share with friends and family. It is a romantic ideal."
In 2008, Americans consumed 658 million gallons of table wine, 80% of which, according to The Beverage Information Group, has been sold for less than $10. Most of these wines are made today by wine processing companies, such as Golden State Vintners, one of the largest suppliers of premium bulk wines, wine processing and storage services in the country. The company, which began as a small vineyard and winery in the 1930s, receives today the majority of its revenue from supplying well known labels with premium bulk wine. Gallo is one of the company's most important customers. Other customers include Sutter Home, Sebastiani, and Vincor.
What Wallace calls winery-less wines are not just found at the lower tier of the market. Today, many luxury wines come from wineries with no vineyard, no winemaking facilities and no tasting room. They are made in custom crush facilities. For example, the Oakville based Napa Wine Company has around 60 clients including Pahlmeyer, Crocker & Starr, and Volker Eisele, and works with 12 to 20 different winemakers. It produces one million cases of wine each year. The company facilities includes fermentation and barrel rooms, a bottling line, a wine testing laboratory, and a tasting room.
And things get weirder, says Wallace, when wines are made by actual wineries, from their own vineyards, by their own winemakers. but they hide behind a virtual label. When wineries has excess wine that they don't want to sell under their flagship brand, they bottle it under a second label that they sell for a fraction of the flagship brand's price.
If that whole wine business bothers you and you still want your wine made at a real winery, from a real vineyard and by a real winemaker, the trick is to read the fine print advises Wallace: look for the term "produced and bottled by" on the label, at least for the wines made in the US.
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If a good friend of yours has a 27-year-old bottle of wine and is unsure whether he should open it or not, don't linger any longer, invite him for dinner, cook something good to accompany the wine, and savor the moment!
In the case of my friend, the bottle was a 1982 Côtes du Jura Vin Jaune Fruitière Agricole de Château-Chalon, a wine from the Jura, a mountain range located between Burgundy and Switzerland. The wine is produced with late harvest Savagnin, a native grape of the region, related to the Traminer family. Like Sherry, The Vin Jaune or Yellow Wine is matured in barrels under a film of yeast on the surface of the wine, but unlike Sherry, it is not fortified. The wine ferments and ages in small 228 liters barrels that are not topped up. This creates a air gap above the wine permitting the formation of a veil (voile) of active yeast at the surface of the wine. Traditionally, Vin Jaune is bottled in special 62 cl bottles because at the time of bottling, only 62% of the original wine has remained after several years of barrel ageing.
Poularde aux Morilles et au Vin Jaune (Chicken with Morels and Vin Jaune) is the wine's classic pairing in the Jura but to tell you the truth, I was not ready to sacrifice a bottle of Vin Jaune just for that recipe. So on the website of a Jura producer, I found a chicken curry recipe that called for coconut, apple, banana, and tomato, and looked pretty tasty.
Drink local was the theme of our latest wine club event and for the occasion, we tasted a selection of wines from Santa Cruz Mountains and Carmel Valley wineries.
From Half Moon Bay in the north, to Mount Madonna in the south, the Santa Cruz Mountains are home to more than 70 wineries, including some of the oldest in California. The acclaimed 1971 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon participated in the 1976 Judgment of Paris and placed 5th between Château Haut-Brion and Château Leoville Las Cases. And just 70 miles south of San Jose, there is Carmel Valley, in Monterey County, 12 miles east of Carmel-by-the-Sea. There are several wineries located deep into the valley, nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountains along the Carmel River .
Here are the wines that we tasted:
•2008 Kathryn Kennedy Sauvignon Blanc California: Kathryn Kennedy, who recently passed away at 82, took up winemaking in her 40s and was among the first women in California to estblish a wine label in her name. She has been well known for her Bordeaux style wines including her estate Cabernet and Lateral, but this California Sauvignon Blanc is the winery's first green wine. Blended with fruits from certified organic vineyards in Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties, the wine is made in a clean no oak style and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures. My notes: pale yellow color, fresh nose of citrus, tanguy on the palate and slightly herbal.
•2007 Storrs Chardonnay Stu Miller Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains: Steve and Pamela Storrs, founders and owners of Storrs Winery, bought 50 acres in 2001 on the southwestern slopes of Mount Madonna in the Santa Cruz Mountains and began converting the estate to sustainable and organic farming practices. Their goal is to preserve the wildlife corridors and habitats on their farm. They've incorporated bat boxes for bats which are a natural predator for the Apple Codling Moth; barn owl boxes and raptor perches for barn owls which are natural predators of gophers and ground squirrels. They do cover cropping to build up the fertility of the soil and have removed non-native invasive plants. The wine is sourced from the southwest facing Stu Miller Vineyard, which overlooks Monterey Bay at a 1050 ft. elevation. My notes: medium yellow color, subtle nose of peach, apple, and grapefruit, crisp and full-flavored on the palate, long finish.
•2005 Mount Eden Saratoga Cuvée Pinot Noir: founded in 1945, Mount Eden Vineyards is a small historic wine estate located on a 2000 foot peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Saratoga Cuvée Pinot Noir is composed of grapes locally grown from two privately-owned vineyards. My notes: medium red color, sweet and sour cherry on the nose, medium-bodied, good acidity, nice rich palate, very tasty.
•2004 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant: founded by innovative winemaker Randall Grahm in 1983, Bonny Doon Vineyard was amongst the first Californian wineries to embrace Rhone varietals, thus Randall Grahm's nickname The Rhone Ranger. Le Cigare Volant, which means The Flying Cigar, or figuratively The Flying Saucer, is a tribute to Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhone Valley. The name refers to a Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1954 ordinance, forbidding the landing of flying saucers in its vineyards. Looking closely at the label, it shows a flying saucer beaming up a vigneron and his oxen. The wine is a blend of 38% grenache, 35% syrah, 12% mourvedre, 8% carignane and 7% cinsaut. My notes: bright red color, fruity nose, juicy with a mineral finish, uncomplicated but pleasant.
•2004 Clos LaChance Estate Cabernet Sauvignon: launched in 1992, Clos LaChance is a family-owned and operated winery located in San Martin, 30 miles south of San Jose, California. The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced 100% from the Clos LaChance 150-acre Estate Vineyard in San Martin where nearly 20 varietals are planted. The vineyard is farmed using sustainable practices, including natural biological control, building healthy soils, recycling natural resources, and enhancing surrounding wildlife habitat. My notes: deep garnet color, nose of sweet black cherry, good acidity, with some tannins, well-balanced overall.
•2002 Bernardus Marinus Carmel Valley: Bernadus Winery is located in Carmel Valley in Monterey County. The Marinus vineyard is in upper Carmel Valley, planted with a blend of the five traditional Bordeaux varietals. It is separated into a number of small blocks according to soil type and exposure, each block having its own unique terroir and being cared for with its own strategy to ensure its best expression. The wine is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. My notes: deep red color, red berries on the nose, fine, elegant palate, nice complexity on the finish.
•2007 Ridge Geyserville: Ridge Vineyards has made a Geyserville wine for thirty-six consecutive years. The Geyserville Vineyard is located on the western edge of Alexander Valley in Sonoma County and is composed of 12 acres of 40-year-old zinfandel, 15 acrs of 11-year-old zinfandel, 5 acres of 121-year-old mixed black varietals, 5 acres of 21-year-old petite sirah, 3.5 acres of 11-year-old petite sirah, and 7 acres of 111-year-old carignane. The 2007 vintage is a blend of 58% Zinfandel; 22% Carignane; 18% Petite Sirah; 2% Mataro. My notes: deep color, nose of raspberry and wild berries, snooth and rich on the palate, well-balanced, distinctive finish.
For our next meeting, and on time for the holidays, we'll be tasting Zinfandels, so stay in touch.
Previous wine club tastings:
• Pairing wine and cheese
• Tasting the wines of the Rhône Valley
• Pinot Noir Tasting
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Today is Blog Action Day, an annual event held every October 15, asking the world's bloggers to post about the same issue on the same day. Today's issue is climate change and more than 10,000 sites have already blogged about it.
Studies show that the impact of global warming could be devastating and that fundamental ecosystems will be modified. But what are the effects of climate change on grape growing and wine production?
According to this article, over the last 50 years, growing season temperatures have increased for most of the world's high quality wine regions by an average of 2°C, and by 2049, wine regions can expect an additional growing season temperature increase of 2.04°C.
Syrah was the theme of our last blind tasting meeting. The guests brought 6 different wines from various regions, including California, Oregon, Washington State, and the Rhône Valley. As usual, the wines were served blind and in a random order, but oddly this time, we unanimously enjoyed the first three, and found that the last three were fairly flawed.
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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Luol Deng scored a game-high 18 points, and the
Chicago Bulls won their preseason opener, 92-88, over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Nazr Mohammed, Richard Hamilton and Nate Robinson each chipped in 13 points,
with Mohammed also grabbing 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Kirk Hinrich, the Bulls' starting point guard until Derrick Rose works his way
back from a devastating knee injury suffered in the playoffs, totaled five
points and seven assists in the win.
Jerome Jordan scored a team-high 13 points, while Flip Murray chipped in 11
for the Grizzlies, who committed 23 turnovers.
Memphis rallied with a 10-0 run to pull within 89-88 in the final minute, but
Robinson made two key free throws, and missed three-pointers by Wayne
Ellington and Tony Wroten at the other end sealed the outcome.
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Prosecutors asked a judge to send Chris Brown to jail today (February 3), reports TMZ.
Brown appeared in a Los Angeles court for a hearing on his Washington, D.C. assault case stemming from an altercation in October during which Brown allegedly beat another man.
Prosecutors argued to the judge, who was the same judge who presided over Brown's infamous Rihanna assault case, that "Brown's violent behavior continues to increase in severity and frequency" and he poses "an increasing danger to society."
Though prosecutors believe they have gathered sufficient evidence to say there is probable cause that Brown is guilty of the assault in D.C., the judge ruled that Brown should complete his 90-day rehab for anger management instead of going to prison.
Mark Geragos, Brown's attorney, simply said the "superior lawyer" had succeeded, said he and brown would be in court again on February 28.
In December, the judge revoked Brown's probation due to the alleged D.C. assault.


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are you all still ardent communists?
are you all still ardent communists?
I am
I am a socialize it, with the ultimate goal of making it communist at some point. But no rush, any step in that direction I'm happy with.
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President Barack Obama will give the State of the Union address Tuesday at 9 p.m. Reports indicate he will focus the speech on boosting job creation and economic growth at a time of high unemployment, underscoring the degree to which the economy could threaten his ability to pursue second-term priorities such as gun control, immigration policy and climate change.
What would you like to hear Obama say Tuesday night? What topics do you think he should address? What do you expect from the GOP response after the speech?