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Brandon Molale Movies and Career Information
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Brandon Molale is an American actor. He is often cast in very physical or masculine roles. His most prominent role to date was as fictional New York Jets quarterback Kevin Ward in Mr. Deeds and as Blazer in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. He has appeared in over 100 feature films and television shows, including recurring appearances on True Blood, Reno 911! and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Raised in Concord, California, he graduated from Fresno State with a BA in advertising and marketing. Molale also played football and began acting classes at Fresno State University. His football experience led him to perform football stunts in The Waterboy, starring Adam Sandler. Molale currently lives in Los Angeles with his three dogs.
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The Amateur Softball Association announced Tuesday the top three finalists for the 2003 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award. Senior Lovie Jung has been named one of the finalists. Cat Osterman from Texas and Natasha Watley from UCLA are among the other finalist for the award. The award will be announced May 21 at the opening ceremony of the NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Ok.
On the season, Jung has a .442 batting average with 61 runs, 68 hits, 24 home runs and 72 RBI. Jung has led the NCAA this season with 24 home runs. Jung leads the team with six grand slams. In conference games, Jung has a .464 batting average with 24 hits, 26 runs, seven home runs and 20 RBI.
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Paul has been the Director of the Language Learning Center since 1984. He received his degrees in Linguistics (Ph.D. and M.A.) and Germanics (B.A.) from the University of Washington.
He is active in developing electronic media for language learning. He has worked with Microsoft, Apple Computer, the Department of Defense, and others to develop CD-ROMs and to digitized audio.
His wide range of interests is reflected in his membership in several professional organizations:
Marlin Eller was a programmer who was a manager and a software developer at Microsoft Corporation from 1982-1995, and he was development lead for GDI (subsystem of Windows 1.0) and also for Pen Windows. He was also a co-founder and the CEO of Sunhawk Digital Music LLC. He was also the chairman of the game development company called Reflexive Entertainment.
He received his Bachelor of Art in Mathematics from Whitman College in 1974. He then went on for his Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Washington.
Bob manages a number of LLC IT areas, and spends a fair amount of time working on streaming media publishing and media production.
Bob has a B.A. from The Evergreen State College primarily in Electronic Media Communications, and has completed a great deal of coursework working toward his M.Ed. in Educational Technology at the University of Washington.
Cecile is a member of the LLC Desktop Support team that provides computer technical assistance to faculty and staff in the language departments. She has worked with faculty, staff, and students in the Division of Spanish & Portuguese Studies and the Division of French & Italian Studies for fifteen years. Cecile has a B.A. in French, Drama and Comparative Literature from Cedar Crest College in Pennsylvania.
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A teachers' union is declining to identify two private or parochial schools that it says will refuse state aid for voucher students until the union's legal challenge is resolved.
Last week the Louisiana Association of Educators, one of the state's two largest teacher unions, asked most of the 119 schools that the state authorized to accept voucher students to decline the aid or face lawsuits.
Brian Blackwell, an attorney for the group, said in an email that one school has agreed to do so "until there was a final and definitive decision on its constitutionality," a reference to the state's newly-expanded voucher program.
"We are working with the other school to hold the funds in escrow pending the courts' determination of the constitutionality of the program," Blackwell wrote.
"In light of this being an ongoing matter, I would prefer not to comment on the identity of the schools involved," he said.
Blackwell's comments stemmed from a request by the LAE to furnish the names of any schools that notified the union that it would not accept voucher dollars, which are supposed to pay for tuition and mandatory fees.
Under a law that won final approval in April, students who attended public schools rated C, D or F, and who meet income rules, can qualify for the aid, which backers call scholarships.
State Superintendent of Education John White said last week that the state authorized vouchers for about 5,600 of the nearly 10,000 students who applied.
Up to 1,000 more students may get the aid depending on available seats in the schools taking part.
Last week's request to schools by the LAE included a form letter that schools could send White saying that they planned to decline the state aid.
"The department has not received notification from any participating school indicating this form of intimidation has caused them to reconsider their participation," White said in a prepared statement released on Monday.
LAE officials called the faxed letters a legal step that would prevent schools from having to repay the state aid if the voucher law is struck down.
A hearing is set for October.
White and other critics accused the LAE of trying to scare schools into backing out of the program.
Gov. Bobby Jindal, who pushed the law, calls the expanded voucher program a way for students to escape failing public schools.
The LAE, the Louisiana Federation of Teachers and the Louisiana School Boards Association have challenged the law in the 19th Judicial District Court, in part because of the way it was passed by the Legislature.
Josh LeSage, administrator of Hosanna Christian Academy, which has been authorized for 299 voucher students, said last week he is mindful of potential problems if schools are forced to return the state aid because of a court ruling.
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How much schools collect depend on tuition and how many students they are authorized to accept.


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Stonyfield's Sustainability Film Series: Ingredients
Ingredients, the final film of Stonyfield's Sustainability Series focuses on the farmers and chefs who are creating a truly sustainable food system. Their collaborative work has resulted in great-tasting food and an explosion of consumer awareness about the benefits of eating local. Jeff McCabe and Lisa Gottlieb of SELMA Café and Molly Notarianni, manager of the Ann Arbor Farmers' Market, will be the guest speakers. The community co-presenter is Think Local First.
Tickets are only $6 ($5 for members of the Michigan Theater and Ann Arbor Film Festival, students, and senior citizens) with all proceeds benefiting Food Gatherers. Tickets are on sale online at The Michigan Theater starting August 16th. The Stonyfield Sustainability Film Series is supported by the Ann Arbor Film Festival, Zingerman's, People's Food Co-op and UM Graham Sustainability Institute.
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ZF-5262: Bad performance of Zend_Db_Table_Abstract::find with Oracle (and in general with Zend_Db_Table_Abstract::_fetch)
All fetch's method of Zend_Db_Table_Abstract (fetchAll, fetchRow) don't allow to bind parameters. This is a problem with Oracle (and perhaps with others RDBMS). Example:
// $table is instance of Zend_Db_Table_Abstract
// generate: SELECT foo.* FROM foo WHERE (((foo.bar = '1')))
// generate: SELECT foo.* FROM foo WHERE (((foo.bar = '2')))
For Oracle, this corresponds to 2 completely differents requests. So it needs 2 parsing and 2 executions.
If we allow parameters binding, we could obtain 1 single request:
SELECT foo.* FROM foo WHERE (((foo.bar = :baz)))
The first time, we have parsing and execution but each next time, we will have just the execution without any parsing.
I think this could be change without any BC breaks. We can change internal process of Zend_Db_Table_Abstract: - the method find() calls fetchAll(). - fetchAll could be called by 2 ways: -- fetchAll($where = null, $order = null, $count = null, $offset = null) -- fetchAll(Zend_Db_Table_Select $where) - in case of second way, the other parameters are ignored ($order, $count, $offset )
My proposition: - during find() method: creation of binding array - end of find() method: creation of Zend_Db_Table_Select instance - and calling of fetchAll like this: fetchAll(Zend_Db_Table_Select $where, $bind) - in fetchAll method, retrieve $bind in case of where is a Zend_Db_Table_Select instance otherwise null - and calling _fetch() with new optional $bind parameter - in _fetch() call db adapter query() method with $bind
Bulk change of all issues last updated before 1st January 2010 as "Won't Fix".
Feel free to re-open and provide a patch if you want to fix this issue.


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Dan Graham's artworks and critical writings have had an enormous influence on the course of contemporary art over the past quarter century. Rock My Religion collects eighteen of Graham's essays from all periods of his work, beginning with his essays on minimalist artists such as Dan Flavin and Donald Judd, continuing with his writings on punk rock and popular culture, and concluding with his more recent considerations of architecture, urban space, and power.
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There are things about me that may surprise you. For example, I have never had anyone say, "Oh, that makes sense." when I reveal that I went to Baylor. Here's another thing: I have a friend (from Baylor!) who teaches etiquette. Something that may not surprise you: I am typing this as I wipe crumbs from a cardigan that may or may not be clean but most definitely has a gaping hole. Anyway, back to my friend Sarah Aynesworth—she contributes to this neat home design blog called Hadley Court. You should check it out. People seem to like it—the site is up for a Best New Design Blog award. So that's pretty cool. And if you feel so inclined, you can participate in a little blog voting here.
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It was a Wednesday afternoon, right around 3:00 p.m., when I went to visit with Michael Tabrizi—chef and owner of Tabrizi's Restaurant in the Harborview community. I have to admit that it was such a gorgeous view that I could have sat on the bench overlooking the beautiful Harborview Marina much longer, if only about ten degrees were added to the cool 40-something degree weather. Nonetheless, I had answers to get about this unique restaurant that serves both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, so I went in and had a conversation with Chef Michael Tabrizi.
During the course of the conversation, Tabrizi appeared to be a very laid-back guy, but serious about his culture and bringing good food to the table. One of the things that Tabrizi said that truly struck me was this: "The main ingredient is loving food. If you want to push plates, you will just be one of the many." Hmmh, I like where this interview is going! The restaurant serves a combination of cuisines, from Greek to Moroccan to French to Lebanese. For him the cuisine is also very personal because it represents the type of food he grew up on, including foods made with lots of grains and olive oil—mostly grilled and baked.
Pork-lovers, bring an appetite for beef, poultry, fish or lamb because you won't find pork on Tabrizi's menu. However, vegans will be delightfully served with the restaurant's Quintet platter, which features: Two-Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Falafel, Tabbouleh and Grilled Stuffed Grape Leaves. Don't worry meat-lovers, you are not out in the cold. Try the highly recommended lamburghini, a burger made with beef and lamb served on a whole wheat wrap with hummus, garden vegetables, fresh mint and fries. According Chef Tabrizi, the lamburghini has gotten quite the reputation, with guests coming all the way from D.C. and yonder to taste the tender and juicy burger. If fish is more your speed then another favorite at the restaurant is the Chilean Sea Bass. It is encrusted with sesame seeds, served over Indian harvest grains and served with asparagus and rosemary beurre blanc.
Tabrizi, who is originally from Israel, opened the first Tabrizi's, located in Federal Hill, back in 1990. After closing the restaurant, he went to Europe and had the "a-ha moment" of realization that this was really what he wanted to do with his life. So he came back and then re-opened in 2007 at the new location, just in the shadow of the Harborview Tower.
Since then Chef Tabrizi has not only made great strides in putting the restaurant on the map as an eclectic dining choice in Baltimore's bustling restaurant scene, but Tabrizi's is also fast becoming a top choice of venues for wedding receptions. This is no accidental happening, and he's not just whistling dixie, Tabrizi is putting on a concerted effort, confiding "I'd like to see myself as the number one wedding venue in Baltimore." What? You thought Four Seasons was the only game in town? Michael Tabrizi feels that his services are just good enough to eventually warrant that honor.
He makes a good case too, expressing the flexibility that he has as an owner. Tabrizi points out, "I don't have memos from corporate. I can make decisions." Standing by his lofty goal, he says, "We are getting there." He jokes of the lessons he's learned in an up and down economy,"Based on my past four years of experience . . . girls will marry in any economy." This year the restaurant has hosted 40 wedding receptions, with its busiest season occurring between March and Mid-November.
It's hardly a surprise that Tabrizi's would be a prime choice for wedding receptions, after all, the real estate is prime. The view from the restaurant is incredible. It has availability on the first and second floors, 24-hour free parking for wedding guest ( three-hour parking for restaurant guests) and the outdoor patio that is adjacent to the marina and overlooking the harbor. Pretty good amenities, don't you think? Tabrizi's also dedicates its resources solely to the wedding, giving restaurant guests, the option of black-out dates.
The menu prices are a little steep at Tabrizi's, which is of great relevance to some and not so great to others. However, if you are a person who saves their pennies to afford a little dip in the lap of luxury (raising my hand), then try Tabrizi's during Baltimore Winter Restaurant Week. It's coming this January 25 - February 3, 2013. Tabrizi's participates in both the summer and winter restaurant weeks. Owner, Chef Michael Tabrizi, says, "We always want to attract new customers. Sixty-percent (Restaurant Week attendees) are first time diners." And the good news for Chef Tabrizi is maybe a few of those new diners might just consider Tabrizi's for their wedding venue.
Fun Questions:
BER Examiner: If you were left with only three spices/herbs to prepare and season the meals at Tabrizi's what would they be and why?
Michael Tabrizi: Rosemary, tarragon and sage—they go with all the main protein ingredients—seafood, beef, and poultry.
BER Examiner: What is the inspiration for your menu and how does that inspiration change and evolve?
Michael Tabrizi: I grew up on grains, olive oil, and seafood. Every now and then you can see some trends...but I'm a classic guy and I stick to the basics. . . old school. The key in my cooking is to always have the right chemistry in the food. You cannot pick any vegetable and starch with a meat. A wholesome meal is a meal that is perfectly balanced between the protein choice, the vegetable choice, and starch choice
Check out Chef Tabrizi's recipe for Stuffed Avocados on the MultiCulturalCookingNetwork.com website.
Suggested Links
- Baltimore Coffee and Tea Company has an international flavor with a local twist
- Come hungry for authentic Salvadorian food at Pupuseria Y Panaderia Vanessa
- Kathmandu Kitchen offers an authentic Nepalese and Indian experience
- Take a seat at Jesse Wong's Kitchen in Hunt Valley
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Definitions of FIRMER in dictionaries:
- adj - marked by firm determination or resolution
- adj - not soft or yielding to pressure
- adj - strong and sure
- adj - not subject to revision or change
- adj - (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
- adj - not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
- adj - securely established
- adj - possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
- adj - securely fixed in place
- adj - unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
- noun - a woodworking tool
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More cars, but fewer drivers?
March 21, 2014
Some supporters are calling the idea of creating a pathway for unmanned vehicles through the United States from Canada to Mexico a "visionary" plan....
and the push is also for readerless websites.....it's all starting to fit now.....
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Yeah, they're called railroads. A huge fleet of unmanned vehicles will require fuel of some kind and it will be expensive.
Next idea, this one is dumb.
I thought this was going to be an editorial on Minot's traffic and the inability of drivers to actually drive competently in Minot traffic.
I guess I was wrong. Again.
'More cars, more brainless drivers' would have been an editorial on Minot's traffic and its sorry state.
Maybe tomorrow's editorial will focus on that topic.
It ain't the car, it's the driver.
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The Little League World Series needed new darlings after Mo'ne Davis and the Taney Dragons were eliminated. The Little Leaguers from Las Vegas, Nevada were the first to beat Davis and the Dragons, before Chicago, Illinois finished them off a night later. This left Las Vegas and Chicago to battle for the U.S. championship on Aug. 23, with the youngsters from Jackie Robinson West in Chicago rallying for a 7-5 win that put them on the brink of a bigger World Series title.
Chicago had already overcome a 3-0 deficit to take a 4-3 lead, until Las Vegas struck back in the fifth with a two-run homer from Brad Stone off of Joshua Houston. Yet it was Houston himself who made up for it at the plate, tying the game in the bottom of the fifth with a single. A fielders' choice and a Las Vegas error is what gave Chicago the lead for good, however.
In the mania surrounding Davis and Taney, it was easy to forget there were other teams in the Little League World Series. Yet Las Vegas and Chicago both proved it on consecutive nights, and now its Chicago that is on the brink of being a world champion. With no more opposition in America, only South Korea stands in the way of that final goal.
The South Koreans had an easier time of things in the international championship game, thanks to a seven-run second inning against Japan. The 12-3 victory put South Korea on the brink of its third world title, but first since its back-to-back titles in 1984 and 1985.
Most of the crowd in Williamsport will be pulling for Chicago, hoping for a glorious final act in one of the most publicized Little League World Series' in recent memory. While Davis and Taney were responsible for most of it, the little stars from Jackie Robinson West can now win something even more valuable than a Sports Illustrated cover story.
The thrills at Williamsport clearly haven't faded away even after Taney's departure, as Chicago and Las Vegas proved. But this sets the bar even higher for the grand finale, starting at 3 p.m. est on ABC.


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Users of our Stand Up Be Counted platform say sport matters to them. Here Sky News debates whether football has lost its way.
14:22, UK, Saturday 06 September 2014
It's just one of the many topics raised by young people using Sky's Stand Up Be Counted service.
Football, the national game, appears to have lost its way.
User TremenduzMT said: "Unlike some teenage boys, I don't really like football. One of the reasons being the overrated footballers.
"They get paid £250,000 a week just for kicking a ball. Doctors get paid half that in a year, and they save lives every day."
Sky News held a debate on whether football was losing touch with supporters, and whether youngsters should be aspiring to emulate their idols from the pitch.
Natasha Henry, a sports journalist, said footballers do work hard, despite their portrayal in the media.
She said: "The point is, because of the media attention, people see what they have and they would like it and that's why they aspire to be footballers.
"In the 70s or 80s, it was rock stars, and probably 20 years from now it will be something different."
Amar Singh, from the London Evening Standard, said the UK has a love/hate relationship with football and its protagonists.
He said: "Morality underpins what these football clubs have to do. They are brands, they are corporations, they make a lot of money, and they have to be run like good businesses.
"The level of scrutiny we the media put on football clubs is disproportionately high."
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Meanwhile our online community is booming, with more than 1,750 people signed up on Facebook and more than 1,400 people getting involved on Twitter.
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Expand Your Closet With This Hat Band DIYSep 19, 2014
My favorite kind of accessories are the ones that instantly expand the options already existing in my closet: A statement belt, a removable collar, and hat bands to name just a few. The latter of those three just happens to be a ridiculously easy DIY that you can whip up in mere minutes. (…) Read more
Style File: Retail Operations CoordinatorMar 05, 2012
What I love about this week's Style File is how natural and effortless she is. Her style is very laid back, and has a strong infusion of FP girl Lou (funny, Lou happens to be her pup's name too). Her look is never over the top or flashy – just always put together and cute. (…) Read more
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This week's StyleFile is an effortless beauty who's style has a laid back California beach vibe. I don't know if it's her long, wavy blonde locks, the colorful friendship bracelets, or the heart tattoo on her wrist that scream Cali, but it's definitely there. She wears a lot of stellar grunge pieces – ripped and (…) Read more
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I always find so much hair inspiration here in the office – we have girls who are experts at perfecting their 'do. It's funny though, I think about half of the girls whose hair I took a photo of said they were having a bad hair day – but I think they all look awesome! (…) Read more
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I've been obsessing over hats lately like crazy. I see so many cute pictures of girls wearing them with prairie dresses, rock T-shirts and polka dots. Whenever I throw on a hat I feel like a different person… like I'm in character… it's kinda fun. It makes me feel like I need to be a (…) Read more


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Title III Accountability Requirements 2012
Resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) that did not meet the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) based upon data from the 2012 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report and the 2011-12 Accountability Report.
LEAs and consortium leads subject to Title I, Title II, and Title III Accountability requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) are notified by letter of their improvement status.
The LEA or Consortia is subject to Title III accountability requirements based on the number of years missed, as defined in the ESEA, Section 3122.
Technical Assistance Orientation for LEAs in Year 2 and Year 4 Improvement Status
- Guidance for 2012-13 (Flash)
- Slides used during the presentation (PDF)
LEA and Consortium Accountability Requirements
Title III Year One
Title III Year Two
- Year Two LEA Accountability Requirements
- Guidance for LEAs not Meeting Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives, Two and Four Years, 2012-13 (PDF)
Title III Year Three
Title III Year Four
- Year Four LEA Accountability Requirements
- Guidance for LEAs not Meeting Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives, Two and Four Years, 2012-13 (PDF)
Title III Year Four Plus
Parent Notification for Consortia sample letter
- Sample Parent Consortia Notification Letter (DOC)
- Sample Parent Consortia Notification Letter, Spanish Version (DOC)
Program Improvement Status Resources
- Titles I, II, and III Accountability Requirements Web Resources
- All Reports, Data Files, and Documentation for Title III Accountability
Technical Assistance Resources
- Title III Webinar: English Language Subgroup Self Assessment
- Title III Year 2 Powerpoint: The improvement Plan Addendum (Oct 2010; PPT)
- Title III Year 2 Webinar: The Improvement Plan Addendum
- Title III Year 4 Webinar: Online Action Plan
- Title III Year 4 Powerpoint: Requirements for Not Meeting AMAOs (Oct 2010; PPT; 7MB)
State Tools
The Web pages for the state program self-assessment tools for LEA use are located below:
Questions: Gustavo Gonzalez | firstname.lastname@example.com | 916-319-0265
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4 Months After the Concordia Tragedy, a New Costa Ship Debuts
Aboard the just-launched Costa Fascinosa, things can't help but feel a little symbolic. An appropriately understated welcome — the christening lacked the aerial acrobats, lasers and celebrities Costa is known for — has given way to cruising as usual, exactly what a line coming out of a period of mourning is looking for. The mood […]
After Concordia: The Priest and the Little White Lie
We've all done it. Maybe you slip away for a weekend without alerting your family. Maybe you feign feeling poorly to add an extra day onto a vacation. Maybe you take a week-long cruise, and tell the members of your congregation you're off on a spiritual retreat. Ok, not too many of us have done […]
After Concordia: Master Mariner Details Sunken Cruise Ship's Last Moments
With Concordia's voyage data recorder (VDR) — the so-called "black box" that could reveal how the disaster unfolded — in the hands of Italian investigators, one experienced mariner has sought to explain what he thinks happened. Capt. John Konrad, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed master mariner of unlimited tonnage and editor in chief of maritime […]
After Concordia: Is Chivalry Dead?
If you had been on Costa Concordia when the ship capsized, I asked my friend Moustafa, an Egyptian-born U.S. citizen and a devoted family man, which escape strategy would you prefer: all families together or women and children first? Please share this post!
After Concordia: Vada a Bordo!
A psychologist could probably write an entire dissertation on why tragedies and disasters seem to engender catch phrases and T-shirts. 9/11 had its "Let's Roll" and in the cruising world, the 2010 Carnival Splendor Fire led to shirts stating "I Survived the 2010 Carnival Cruise Spamcation." Only days after Costa Concordia ran aground and capsized, […]
After Concordia: A Tale of Two Captains
Precisely how is a captain supposed to act when a large ship encounters an emergency such as the one Costa Concordia faced on Friday night? Hitting the history books, we found a scenario with some similarities to Friday's accident — but with a captain who reacted a lot differently. Please share this post!
After Concordia: Is Cruising Safe?
In light of the capsizing of Costa Concordia over the weekend – a disastrous event in which 12 people died, more than a dozen are still missing and its captain is under house arrest on manslaughter charges — it's not an unfair question to ask: Is cruising safe? It certainly wasn't for passengers and crew […]« go back


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I know the algebraic notion of an extreme point. I am confused about the geometerical aspect of an extreme point in terms of the hyperplanes as mentioned below.
The point $x'$ lies on $n$ of the hyperplanes defining the polyhedron $P$, such that the rows of A associated with those hyperplanes are linearly independent. Thus, $x'$ satisfies $n$ linearly independent tight constraints.
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Danaher Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
Danaher Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012. All financial metrics in this release reflect only the Company's continuing operations unless otherwise noted.
Net earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 were $630.4 million, or $0.89 per share on a diluted basis, a 12.5% increase over diluted net earnings per share of $0.79 for the fourth quarter 2011. Included in the fourth quarter 2012 results is a $0.02 per share benefit from a mark-to-market gain from the change in value of a currency swap agreement. Sales for the 2012 fourth quarter were $4.98 billion, 5.5% higher than the $4.72 billion reported for the 2011 fourth quarter. Core revenues increased 3.5% in the quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2011.
Net earnings for the full year 2012 were $2.3 billion, or $3.23 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net earnings of $1.9 billion, or $2.77 per share on a diluted basis for the full year 2011. Revenues for the full year 2012 were $18.3 billion compared to $16.1 billion for the full year 2011, an increase of 13.5%. Core revenues increased 2.5% for the full year 2012 compared to the full year 2011.
The Company expects to close on the pending divestiture of its interest in Apex Tool Group within the next two weeks and as a result it is updating its full year 2013 non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share guidance range to $3.32 to $3.47 from a previous GAAP diluted net earnings per share range of $3.40 to $3.55. The Company anticipates that non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share for the quarter ending March 29, 2013 will be in the range of $0.72 to $0.77. The adjusted guidance excludes the anticipated gain on the disposition of Apex as well as any benefit related to the retroactive reinstatement of certain federal tax provisions contained in the American Tax Relief Act of 2012.
H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We were pleased by the strong finish to 2012, which was broad-based across most of our businesses. The team's application of the Danaher Business System led to a solid year of earnings growth, year-over-year core margin expansion and outstanding cash flow performance including a record $3.0 billion of free cash flow generation. While cognizant of the current macroeconomic challenges, we will continue our focus on gaining market share and remaining active on the acquisition front in 2013."
Danaher will discuss its results during its investor conference call today starting at 8:00 a.m. EST. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on Danaher's website at www.danaher.com. You can access a replay of the webcast on the "Investors" section of Danaher's website, under the subheading "Investor Events." A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and will remain available until the next quarterly earnings call. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 888-637-7707 within the U.S. or 913-981-4903 outside the U.S. a few minutes before the 8:00 a.m. EST start and telling the operator that you are dialing in for Danaher's earnings conference call (access code 2149164). A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and until Tuesday, February 5, 2013. You can access the replay by dialing 888-203-1112 within the U.S. or 719-457-0820 outside the U.S. with the access code 2149164. In addition, presentation materials relating to Danaher's results have been posted to the "Investors" section of Danaher's website under the subheading "Financial Information."
Danaher is a science and technology leader that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products and services to professional, medical, industrial, and commercial customers. Our premier brands are among the most highly recognized in each of the markets we serve. The Danaher Business System provides a foundation to our 63,000 associates around the world, serving customers in more than 125 countries. In 2012, we generated $18.3 billion of revenue. For more information please visit our website: www.danaher.com.
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Price Tag and the amount of tools comes to mind when thinking why Rom Hacking is superior in popularity than Game Developing.
Imo, one of the key reasons why is inspiration. There are barely any fangames that people can actually play, and most of the ones that are available for play are either terrible, not a lot of work was put into it, terrible, not worth playing, terrible, extremely old, oh, and terrible.
If you go in the Rom Hacking forum, there are hundreds of hacks just waiting to be played by newcomers. And most are actually WORTH playing. The first hack/fangame I ever played was Pokemon Quartz, studied up on hacks for a while, not ever coming across "fangame" or "game devs".
Pokemon Fans that always dreamed of making their own can just play an entire library of Pokemon hacks and even though imo, it's harder to make a hack than a Game Dev, they have a bunch of tools, resources, and other hacks to look upon if they ever get stuck, need ideas, ect. I honestly cant say the same about the Game Dev department.


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ABBOTSFORD — It was quite a day for the Fraser Valley Cascades. Friday began with the news that it would be stripped of two victories for playing two ineligible players in a pair of conference victories this season. That lowered … Continue reading
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Spoon, with Minerva finial
Silver, parcel-gilt
Origin: Switzerland, Bern
Date: Early 18th century
17.8 cm length; 49 g weight
Marks/Maker: Bern, maker's mark EI, for Emmanuel Jenner
Bequeathed by C.D.E. Fortnum, 1899; WA1899.CDEF.V427
T. Schroder (2009), no. 564
The figure finial is rare and exceptionally well cast. The hollow-stem and blow hole beneath the finial is typical of Swiss spoons.
Information derived from T. Schroder, British and Continental Gold and Silver in the Ashmolean (2009)


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This resource is designed for use by health professionals working with Aboriginal people. It was produced as part of the Commonwealth funded asthma targeted intervention grants. The Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, in conjunction with the South West Aboriginal Medical Service have developed this DVD and a range of asthma resources to be used specifically with Aboriginal children. The other resources produced are:
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Apple's App Store gets age ratings to tackle kids' in-app spending
Virtual donuts are suitable only for those 12 and over
HARDWARE DESIGNER Apple has added age ratings to the iTunes App Store in a bid to tackle kids' in-app spending sprees.
The change is a subtle one, but it's obvious enough for parents to ensure that they download apps suitable for their kids. For example, The Simpsons Tapped Out now comes with a 12+ age rating located in a box under the publisher on the app page, warning mums and dads that younger kids could end up buying £980 worth of virtual donuts within the game.
However, it's worth noting that Apple's age rating label is little more than that. Upon choosing an app to download, Apple doesn't ask users to provide proof of age - nor does it fire open a warning that an app is only suitable for people above a certain age. Note to parents: keep those passwords to yourselves.
Apple likely also added the feature to offer more App Store transparency in a bid to get back in customers' good books. For example, earlier this year, Apple listed Twitter's Vine video sharing app as an 'Editor's Pick' in the App Store - seemingly unaware that the app was home to pornographic clips. Vine now comes with a 17+ rating, as does photo sharing app 500px which also found itself in a pornography storm.
The introduction of Apple's new age rating feature comes just days after the firm added an "offers in-app purchases" label to relevant applications, another effort to stop kids from racking up huge bills.
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When most people think of chamomile tea, they usually think of a comforting hot drink to sip before heading off to bed that will help them sleep better. They are right. The chamomile plant has so many other health benefits though that it is an injustice to confine it to a pre-bedtime ritual. Boston Tea Co. has combined the wonderful healing and calming properties of chamomile with the versatile rooibos plant, added honey, osmanthus and lemon to create a delicious, beneficial tea one may enjoy throughout the day.
Preparation information: 1 1/2 tsp per 8 oz cup of 208 degree water for 5-6 minutes.
Tea may be brewed multiple times. I found this tea to be delicious. The dry leaves have an earthy aroma with a hint of honey. The brew is light and refreshing and it felt good on the tongue. The honey added just the right amount of sweet to the taste so there was no need to add more sweetener. The lemon and osmanthus added a unique flavor keeping it from being a run-of-the-mill chamomile. This is not only a winter pantry must have but a staple for your tea pantry year-round.
Though the teas I have reviewed for Boston Tea Co. were given to me; this in no way influenced my review.


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Kevin Ensenat is the owner and head trainer at KSTRENGTH SPORTS TRAINING in Fairfield, NJ. He has been involved in training for 22 years and has worked with people of all ages and backgrounds. He specializes in conditioning for sports and has worked with athletes from the middle school age all the way to the professional level, including the NFL NY Giants.
Kevin Ensenat's Certifications
- B.Sc., C.S.C.S. , P.I.C.P. Level 1
- Certificate in Exercise Science (Bergen Community College)
- Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology (William Paterson University)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.).
- United States Weightlifting Federation Level 1 Club Coach
- Poliquin International Certification Program P.I.C.P. Level 1 Coach
- A three-time intern with world-renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin
- Level 1 Certification in Advanced Flexibility Techniques for both the upper and lower body from the American Institute of Flexibility Sciences
- Level 2 Active Release Techniques Soft Tissue Management Provider in the Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity and Spine with over 15 years experience
- Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy Sports Injury Certified
When asked what youth athletes are most lacking today, Kevin Ensent offered his professional opinion:
Many youth athletes today have "poor core/hip strength/control" and there has been "an increase in overuse and orthopedic injuries." Kevin went on to explain, "I feel, as well as many experts in the field, that these current problems are predominantly caused by a few key factors: too much sitting at computers, in front of the television, and using phones and tablets."
Kevin has also noticed that for youth athletes there is, "too much emphasis on strictly sport skills and not enough time spent on movement skills and training the underlying physical qualities."
This includes:
- Muscular Balance (balanced strength and flexibility ratios between opposing muscle groups)
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Power
- Balance
- Agility
- Muscular Endurance
Kevin noticed that many parents spend a great deal of money on sport-specific instruction. While there is a benefit to this, there is "not enough time training the body to be able to readily and capably perform these movements and skills efficiently and effectively," he explained.
Kevin also pointed out that many youth athletes "consume way too much sugar and eat too many processed foods. They don't eat enough fruits, vegetables, and quality proteins."
He disagrees with sport specialization for youth athletes. In other words, specializing in a single sport at a young age. He explained, "This is leading to an increase in injuries, especially overuse injuries and burnout. Young athletes end up playing a single sport year round with no time off to recover, train their physical qualities, and cross train to allow the development of other movement skills by playing other sports or physical activities."


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This desktop globe is a simple and classic reference tool that's sure to enhance daily lesson plans in the classroom. The globe contains more than 4,000 place names and points of interest which are labeled clearly for easy detection.
This globe sits on a semi-meridian that provides a clear view of mapping. A sturdy metal base provides lasting durability for years of use.
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Veterans who are eligible for education benefits through the Office of Veterans Affairs may contact Wright State's Office of Veterans Affairs in E-244 Student Union, or call 937-775-5550. The office also helps dependents, spouses, and children of deceased or completely disabled veterans who qualify for education benefits. More information and forms are available online at http://www.wright.edu/admissions/va/.
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Hotel & Travel
Special rates were negotiated for Summit attendees at The Fess Parker, a DoubleTree by Hilton Resort.
The Fess Parker Resort
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
For reservations call: (805) 884-8587
Rate: $199*
*until April 12th, 2013
Cancellation policy is 72hrs.
For additional hotels in Santa Barbara, visit the Santa Barbara Lodging Guide.
Driving Directions: From the North
- Take 101 North to Santa Barbara.
- Exit the freeway at left exit 94C: Cabrillo Boulevard exit.
- At the bottom of the off ramp, turn left onto Cabrillo Boulevard.
- Turn right onto Calle Puerto Vallarta.
- The hotel entrance is the first driveway on the left. Come in the driveway, and head left, following the signs to the hotel lobby. Once you register, you can park closely to where your room is located.
Driving Directions: From the South
- Take 101 southbound to Santa Barbara.
- Exit at Garden Street.
- Turn right onto Garden St.
- Turn left onto Cabrillo Boulevard
- Turn left onto Calle Puerto Vallarta.
- Turn left into the Doubletree Parking lot.
- Come in the driveway, and head left, follow the signs to the hotel lobby. Once you register, you can park closely to where your room is located.
Overnight parking rates at the Fess Parker are $10 self service and $26 valet. Complimentary day parking was available at the Fess Parker for Summit participants who were not staying at the Fess Parker.
Travel by Air
We strongly urge participants to fly into the Santa Barbara airport - although it may cost slightly more than flying into LA, the time and hassle saved will be more than worth it. The Santa Barbara airport is just a 5-minute drive to the UCSB campus, and 20 min to the Fess Parker Resort.
For Santa Barbara Airport travel information regarding flight or ground transportation visit www.flysba.com.
For those who fly into LAX, there is a shuttle service (http://www.sbairbus.com/) that makes one stop on the way and then drops you in Santa Barbara. The price is $80 roundtrip and takes approximately 2 hours in the best of traffic.
Airport Shuttle and Taxi Information
The Fess Parker has an airport shuttle to take participants to the hotel up until 9:00 PM.
If necessary, here are several taxi companies and their phone numbers:
Yellow Cab
(805) 965-5111
Rose Cab
(805) 451-0426
Absolute Cab
(805) 898-1669
Blue Dolphin Taxi
(805) 966-6161
Santa Barbara Airport Cab
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If this isn't a good reminder of how we get too wrapped up in labels and designations, I don't know what is. Some purchasers of 2006 Bordeaux futures from wineries in St. Emilion went to bed owning Grand Cru wines on Thursday night, but on Friday morning when they awoke, those wines were cru-less, so to speak. Just plain St. Emilion. On Friday a French Court overturned the recent re-classification of the houses of Saint Emilion after a number of producers challenged it as "unfair" in court. Not only did the court overturn the classification, but they have stated that... continue reading
Trees on the Hill "There are so many things I love about this image. The depth and layers are stunning, from the rich dark of the vines in shadow to the distant looming cone of the mountain seen through the fog and the emerging sun. I also love the way that the sunlight turns the fog into disembodied bits of light that hang like spirits here and there throughout the vineyard." -- Alder Yarrow INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking (Mac users, click and hold) on the image and selecting "save link as" or "save target as" and then... continue reading
In my utopian future, every neighborhood has its own little wine bar where locals can congregate to share a glass of wine with friends and gossip about the goings on within a ten or twelve block radius. Of course if we all lived in small towns in France or Italy, we wouldn't need to fantasize about such institutions, we would have grown up with them. But alas, here we are in San Francisco, and we have to make our own bits of the old world come to life. For a time, I very nearly was about to take matters into... continue reading
The modern world is fraught with dangers masked as opportunities. Don't believe me? Then you haven't been surfing Craigslist lately or buying things on eBay. If the Romans were around today they would have inserted a mandatory set of exclamation points after their lovely phrase caveat emptor. In particular, the world of wine offers unusual proof that a fool and his money are indeed easily parted, as the other familiar saying reminds us. As wine lovers, we're always out for a good deal on great wine. Like collectors of many kinds (along with garage sale shoppers, antique store browsers, etc.)... continue reading
When it comes to winemaking there's New World, and there's Old World. There's new school, and of course, there's old school. And then there are a select few people and wines who make the old school winemakers look like young tykes with newfangled toys. In a world where "traditional" or "natural" winemaking has now become a self imposed designation of the most extreme proponents of biodynamic and non-interventionalist winemaking, Josko Gravner puts them all to shame. These people proclaim how in touch they are with the "traditional" methods of winemaking, but they're still using what Gravner would call modern technology:... continue reading
People are always asking me how they can learn more about wine, and my answer is always the same. The easiest way is to taste more wine. Leaving aside the more formal options of classes and seminars, there is just no substitute for tasting a number of wines side-by-side and paying enough attention to them to learn what style of Merlot you like, or whether you enjoy Rieslings, or what Beaujolais actually tastes like. The best place to do that is in your own home or someone else's where you can taste at your leisure and take notes. But the... continue reading
I pride myself on my catholic tastes. I like wine from everywhere, and don't believe I have a specific bias towards one region or another. However, each year, that claim is shaken a little bit as I emerge from what is one of the best public wine tasting events held in San Francisco, The Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri tasting. This year the Rhone Rangers tasting and the Gambero Rosso took place in the same week, and to put it bluntly, the Italians kicked some serious ass. Of course, it's completely inappropriate to compare tastings of wines that are so radically... continue reading
Rock & Tree "I suppose some may see this as a rather bleak shot, but the mood perfectly fits this cold foggy morning. On these mornings, I'm am always drawn to the amazing shapes of the trees and their starkness against the fog, and in this case the juxtaposition of the rock gave the whole landscape a primeval quality." -- Michael Regnier INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking (Mac users, click and hold) on the image and selecting "save link as" or "save target as" and then select the desired location on your computer to save the image. Mac... continue reading
I should tell you, I briefly considered scrapping this post, as I'm sure it's going to bring out the doomsayers among my readership, but that's ok, the conversation needs to be had. I came across an interesting article in Business Week Magazine last week that I thought perfectly captured the threshold on which the wine world, and France in particular finds itself today. It's worth a read, but for the purposes of my point, let me summarize some key facts laid out in the article: 1. 4000 or so lesser known Bordeaux producers have gone out of business since the... continue reading
Syrah is, and has always been the star of the Rhone, so it is not surprising that it reigned supreme at this past weekend's Rhone Rangers wine tasting, but there are dozens of other interesting Rhone varietals that are slowly being figured out by California winegrowers, many of which are excellent wines and often phenomenal values. This past Sunday, along with 800 or so of my closest friends I tasted my way through the wines on offer at the annual tasting offered by the organization devoted to promoting Rhone style wines in the Western United States. For any of you... continue reading
How do we know that we've finally reached the point where we should just get rid of our government and start over again? When they spend time, energy, and taxpayer money making decisions and laws that so offend rational thinking it takes the breath away. Today's candidates for removal from office? The Utah State Government, who in decisive move to uphold the morality of their state have told poor Glenn Eurick that he can no longer have a license plate on his car that reads: MERLOT. Apparently Utah has a law that forbids anyone from having "words for intoxicants" on... continue reading
Located just outside the Grant street gate to Chinatown and next to the utterly hip Hotel Triton, just a stone's throw from Union Square, Rouge et Blanc is perfectly positioned to capture a thriving tourist trade. Rouge et Blanc is the recent reincarnation of Enoteca Viansa, which managed to keep the lights on until recently despite the somewhat scandalous buyout and shakeup of its parent winery in the fall of 2005. This new incarnation, at the hands of Aqua Development Company who own the restaurant of the same name as well as the recently renovated Cafe De La Presse just... continue reading
Visitors to Napa Valley, even those on their first trip, have a hard time missing the Grgich Hills winery, which sits prominently on the west side of Highway 29, its flower beds almost pushed right up against the edge of the blacktop. Of course, when the winery was established in the late 1970s there was a lot less traffic on that same highway, and founder Miljenko "Mike" Grgich was a young man. But despite his youth, this Croatian-born immigrant did not lack for experience or acclaim. Indeed, it was partly based on his success as the winemaker for the 1973... continue reading
Drink inside the box, it might be called. This month's Wine Blogging Wednesday was hosted by Roger over at the Box Wines blog, and for this month's virtual wine tasting event, he suggested that we all go out and review wines with alternative packaging. From cans to bags to boxes to tetra-paks to bulk wine, bloggers around the world experimented with all the alternatives to the classic glass bottle -- and they lived to tell the tale. Not all of the wines were good -- some were downright bad, but it makes for amusing reading and certainly a great learning... continue reading
Many of you ask, "how can you come up with something to blog about every day for three years?" I gotta tell ya people, sometimes it's not the easiest thing in the world, but other times life just pitches slow balls right across the plate. I can hardly believe how bizarre the world can be when you get right down to it. Case in point? The latest ground-breaking research in wine chemistry which has developed a way to harness bacterial action to grow clothes from gradually spoiling red wine. Yes, that's right, leave a bunch of wine around to... continue reading
Stand of Trees "When you're photographing in vineyards, it's easy to be too focused on the vines to the point that you develop a bit of tunnel vision, where all you see are rows of vines and nothing else. This stand of trees in the distance caught my eye one day as I was walking through the vineyard, and I thought it was vaguely evocative of a classical Tuscan landscape." -- Michael Regnier INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking (Mac users, click and hold) on the image and selecting "save link as" or "save target as" and then select... continue reading
There comes a time, ladies and gentlemen, when we all have to ask ourselves one simple question: just how much do we love Syrah? There are a lot of varietals vying for attention these days, but not all of them are created equal in each of our minds. For some people Cabernet will always be king. For others, Zinfandel. As for me, I find it very hard to choose one favorite varietal, but I also admit that one of my favorite tastings every year is the famed Rhone Rangers wine tasting, where I get a chance to taste Syrah (among... continue reading
In case you hadn't noticed, the wine packaging revolution is upon us. Or should I say, upon us again. It was only about a thousand years ago that wine came in a wide variety of packaging, from the scraped bladders of Eurasian mammals, to clay jugs, to woven waxed baskets, to precious glass bottles. Times changed of course, and wine packaging converged on the convenient, durable, and increasingly inexpensive glass bottle, but these days we are seeing a renaissance of options for toting man's favorite beverage. These days, the choices are even more varied than deer bladder vs. sheep bladder.... continue reading
Even when modern science and technology have proven its futility, alchemy still lives in the human heart. The perennial search to transform lead to gold is no doubt still underway in some places around the world, but the materials involved are less important than the hope itself: the peculiar human desire to apply a small bit of technology (or magic) to something common and yield something rich. We seem to always want to get something for nothing. And why should the wine world be any different? Over the past three years (as long as I've been seriously paying attention to... continue reading
With an increasingly visible presence in the wine press, the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA might be in danger of actually losing its title as Northern California's most underrated wine appellation. It still isn't highly recognized among most wine lovers, so from my perspective it can still claim the underdog title, at least for a couple more years. The Santa Cruz Mountain AVA has been producing wine ever since some of the earliest farming pioneers into Silicon Valley sought refuge from the heat of the valley and discovered cooler climes that were perfect for grapes. Several historic wineries still have buildings... continue reading
There's a whole new generation of winemakers in California that is only just now starting to become visible to the general public. This group of talented young vintners and their small labels have remained well below most people's radar for two primary reasons: they generally only make a very small amount of wine and many are only winemakers at night and on the weekends -- the rest of the time they have day jobs. That's right, you may be sitting one cube away from a boutique winemaker and not even know it. McPrice Myers didn't get his start as a... continue reading
Regular readers know that I frequently attend large public tastings at which I regularly taste and evaluate between 100 and 250 wines in the course of a few hours. I've been doing that for a couple of years now, and it's pretty much old hat for me -- I don't think much about it. But recently I've gotten quite a few questions about how it is that I manage to do it, and whether I have any advice for those contemplating attendance at large tasting events. So, as I promised to several of these individuals who asked, here are my... continue reading
I'm not sure how many of you readers have time to listen to podcasts (I'm lucky if I get in one per week) and I have no idea how many of you want more of Vinography than you already get, but this week I was interviewed by John Lindner at the Baltimore Sun. John runs a very interesting podcast called "Blography" where he spends time talking with bloggers about what makes them tick and the subject areas they cover. I spent about 40 minutes chatting with John. Our conversation ranged from how Vinography got started, to tips on ordering wine... continue reading
Tree & Vine ""This is a massive tree in Sonoma that has a commanding presence in the vineyard. I was looking for a unique angle to capture the tree, so I stepped between the rows and shot through the scraggly vines, which at that time were bare for the winter, but had not yet been pruned. I love the soft look of the tree against the harsh black lines of the vines. There's a mood to this image that I find very appealing."-- Michael Regnier INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking (Mac users, click and hold) on the image... continue reading
This is a rant about wine. But more than that, it's a rant about the sorry state that western civilization has gotten itself into. We live in such a consumer-driven, brand-conscious, intellectual-property-loving, litigious culture that our very language is now off limits to us because large corporations say so. It's bad enough in the wine world that we're fighting over place names and appellations that sound the same (witness the battle lost by Friuli who can no longer make a wine called Tocai Friulano because "Tocai" sounds too much like Tokaji, the famous Hungarian wine). But now we're seeing battles... continue reading
San Francisco has seen an explosion in wine bars in the last six to eight months. Thankfully these newcomers have not been concentrated in the downtown area, but instead (good thinking, folks) have been plopped down here and there in neighborhoods that were lacking any sort of refuge for those more inclined towards Chardonnay than Schnapps. One such neighborhood was Dogpatch, the scruffy little brother to Portrero Hill, and its recent wine relief has come in the form of a cute little wine bar called Yield. The first thing that occurs to me in thinking about how to describe Yield... continue reading
Some people seem to get into the wine business through sheer determination. After years of saving, scraping, dreaming and planning, vineyard or winery ownership is the fulfillment of many people's long held (if not hard earned) fantasies. And then there are those people who somehow seem destined for it -- people whose stories you hear and you think, how on Earth did you manage not to do this earlier? If Stephen Singer was going to fall into one of these categories it would most certainly be the latter. In 2003 he became the proprietor of a small winery called Baker... continue reading
Much has discussion been brewing this past two weeks around the announced demise of Wine X Magazine. For those who are unfamiliar with the rag, it was going to be the wine magazine For a New Generation. Full of attitude, super hip, and dedicated to talking about wine in ways that GenX-ers and GenY-ers would understand. Frequent references to sex, celebrities, and pop-culture pervaded the magazine and its tasting notes which were scored on an "x," xxx," and "xxx-rated" basis. In a somewhat bitter lament as part of the announcement of its closing, founder Darryl Roberts blamed the wine industry... continue reading
I've long wished for a warm place to sit while I inevitably end up waiting for a table at San Francisco's Zuni Cafe on cold foggy nights. Now I've got one, but the problem is that once I walk in the door at CAV Wine Bar, I rarely ever leave. Whether owners Pamela Busch and Tadd Cortell deliberately plotted this as a strategy for getting customers, I've never had the gumption to ask, but in reality it hardly matters, as any wine lover will tell you after taking a look at the menu. This is the wine lover's wine bar.... continue reading
The Hidden Vineyard "Yes, there is a vineyard under all this fog. When you are in wine country the landscape consists of so much more than rows of vines. Some of my favorite subjects are the trees that so often surround and occasionally penetrate the vineyards. Especially in the fog, the trees are so amazing it's hard to pass up shots like this, even if there isn't a vine in sight." -- Michael Regnier INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking (Mac users, click and hold) on the image and selecting "save link as" or "save target as" and then... continue reading
This page only has the last sixty entries in this category. If you're interested in digging farther into my archives, you'll want to use the complete list of archives to access my articles by month.
Grand Jury Cru Vinography Images: Trees on the Hill San Francisco Wine Bar: VinoRosso Little Deetrane Buys Some Wine 1991 Gravner Ribolla Gialla, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy 2007 Toast of The Town: March 29, 2007, San Francisco The Best Italian Wine: Tasting Tre Bicchieri 2007 Vinography Images: Rock and Tree Technology = Better Bordeaux? California's Best Syrah: Tasting The Rhone Rangers 2007
Wine Will Never Smell the Same Again: Luca Turin and the Science of Scent Forlorn Hope: The Remarkable Wines of Matthew Rorick Debating Robert Parker At His Invitation Passopisciaro Winery, Etna, Sicily: Current Releases Should We Care What Winemakers Say? The Sweet Taste of Freedom: Austria's Ruster Ausbruch Wines 2009 Burgundy Vintage According to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Charles Banks: The New Man Behind Mayacamas Wine from the Caldera: The Incredible Viticulture of Santorini Why Community Tasting Notes Sites Will Fail Chateau Rayas and the 2012 Vintage of Chateauneuf-du-Pape A Life Indomitable: The Wines of Casal Santa Maria, Portugal Bay Area Bordeaux: Tasting Santa Cruz Mountain Cabernets Forgotten Jewels: Reviving Chile's Old Vine Carignane The First-Timer's Guide to Les Trois Glorieuses of Hospices de Beaune


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Bleh...(day 36)
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
I have been in the worst state of mind the last few days. I did pretty bad over the weekend. Only got to do about 20 minutes of exercise on Sunday cause the baby woke up before I could finish my video. Saturday night we wound up ordering pizza and I ate half of one. It was Dominos, so their slices aren't the ginormous kind, but its still half of a pizza. I guess I was just in such a yuck mood I figured I deserved it. The Babes started walking recently and now she suddenly wants nothing to do with her pureed baby food anymore. She wants finger food. Which is all fine and dandy, but she's only got 6 teeth, there's only so much I can give her. And I'm trying to give her healthy things to try but so far all she consistently eats is cucumber and mozzarella cheese. We've tried baked cubed sweet potatoes and peas and tomato and avacado (which to be fair, she ate a tiny bit of i think because the coloring was close to a pickle). Also tried meatballs and noodles, cheerios, baby ravioli, chopped up cereal bars. Nothing. I know I just have to keep on trying but its frustrating when she's throwing her hands up as I'm trying to come at her with a spoon full of pureed anything and its going all over the place. And she's been so whiny! It really just sucks up any possible good mood you're in. I have to keep reminding myself that she's a baby and this will pass and she can't speak yet so all she can do is cry. But as any mom knows, it gets exhausting.
So yes, I'm blaming my daughter for my lack of will power over the weekend. I know its really my fault, but clearly when I'm stressed, I eat. Then yesterday I wound up making cookies for my girlfriend who is pregnant and of course I ate a bunch of them because my will power was still so weak. I've had a terrible sweet tooth lately. Not sure what that's about. I did get to do 45 minutes of weight training, but I'm pretty confident that the amount of cookies that went down my throat completely negated that. Then I saw myself in the mirror on my closet door. It sounds weird, but really, how often do you get to see yourself in a full length mirror? I get ready in the morning in the bathroom and the mirrors in there only go down to my chest. And the other mirror in my bedroom is attached to my dresser and I don't often see that one because of the angle that its facing. But while I was chasing my daughter around my bed yesterday, I wound up opening my bedroom closet to grab something and she's very fascinated with mirrors, so I left it open for her for a little while. Then I went and sat down on the bed behind her and just stared at myself all hunched over and gross in the mirror. It's like there's a disconnect between what I actually look like and what I think I look like. I sat there and I tried all different sitting positions trying to be as posture perfect as I could and I still had all these rolls. It was like, WOW, that's really what I look like? How depressing. Then I went and made cookies. I wanted to smack myself. That's why you look like that, stupid.
So needless to say haven't been in the best frame of mind this week so far. I'm trying to get out of this funk, but its hard. I only have 157 days left. That's scary close to 150, which is super close to 100, which is like nothing. Its like I'm waiting to fail. But I keep telling myself that its not an option this time. But I can't help but wait for it. Ugh, I need to find some inspiration, big time. I'm gonna work on that...
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Haggling for Fun and Profit
Wall Street Journal Sunday's Anna Prior writes:
Saving money is always a good thing, now more than ever for most households. In "Cheaper: Insiders' Tips for Saving on Everything," due out Tuesday, authors Rick Doble, a self-styled haggling expert, and Tom Philbin, a home-improvement enthusiast, offer advice on how to cut costs on everything from long-distance phone bills to home repairs and groceries.
The Wallet caught up with Rick and Tom over the phone at their respective homes to chat about living frugally, saving money and yes, haggling.
Q: You started out writing the book before the economic crisis. Have events since September changed the book at all?
Rick: It started out as a book about haggling, and then it evolved as we saw the economy changing. So we changed it to be more about everything.
Q: Did you draw on your own experiences or is the book mainly advice from other sources and experts?
Rick: Maybe 70% of the tips in the book I've tried or talked to someone who's done them. The rest people have told me in detail, and I've talked to them and interviewed them and so on. It's all based on really hands-on experience. I live a very frugal lifestyle.
Tom: I know a fair amount about things like home improvement, but I interviewed people who are inside the field—experts that know the particular topic, like grocery-store managers talking about savings on groceries.
Q: What did you find are some of the biggest expenses in people's lives?
Rick: We try to concentrate on what you can't avoid paying. You can't avoid paying groceries, your utility bill, buying clothes, things like that.
Tom: People spend a lot of money on cars, gasoline, the basics like food, clothes, insurance, credit cards, home repairs. It all adds up to a lot of money.
Q: What are some of your favorite money-saving tips?
Rick: Buy the store brand at the grocery store. Over several months, alternate between the national brand and store brand and see if you can tell the difference. If you can't, just start buying the store brand.
Tom: Don't spend too much time in the store. If you spend a lot of time in the store, you tend to spend more money.
Rick: Save on long-distance costs by looking into an 800-prepaid long-distance service. I have a landline phone and the 800 service is a flat rate, and I was able to shave more than 20 bucks off my monthly bill.
Tom: Make sure you don't get ripped off for home repairs. [For example,] don't believe all the stuff you hear about mold. Some contractors make it sound like galloping bubonic plague but it's only harmful to people who have compromised immune systems and allergies. Healthy people don't have to worry about it, but they get talked into removal or remediation programs for thousands of dollars.
Rick: Shop at consignment or thrift stores before shopping the discount bins at the mall stores. And look at store-brand clothing. This is just a general rule, but when the clothing goes on sale, store-brand clothing can be marked down a huge amount, almost 70% at the end of the season. You can get new stuff for very little.
Tom: Take advantage of seasonal sales.
Rick: And know the difference between a sale and a clearance. A sale is temporary markdown, whereas a close-out clearance means that the price is always going to keep going down because they are trying to get rid of it and they don't want it anymore. If you can offer them a good price, they will probably take it.
Q: Offer a good price? You mean haggle?
Rick: Yes. It depends on who you're talking to, the mood they're in–you can't walk into any store, pick up an item and say, 'I want to buy this for less.'
Q: Haggling makes me think of the guys on the street selling knockoff handbags–can you really haggle with a legit business?
Rick: Right now, in this kind of economy, people will haggle with you because they'd rather have your money than not have it, even at bigger stores. There are things you should always haggle for: big-ticket items like large appliances–you've got a big profit margin there so there's room to move–hotel rooms, bulk purchases, any product that's used, credit-card interest rates, floor models marked for sale, open products, or anything that's marked "discontinued" or "final clearance."
Q: What's the best way to go about it?
Tom: You have to find the right person, usually that's the manager.
Rick: Don't be too aggressive. Just ask if this is their best price and always give a reason. Like, say, "I've see that this item has been discounted a lot and you're trying to get rid of it" or point out that it's the floor model. If you see any damages, ask about a discount. A lot of them are used to this. They expect this, so they know how the game is played.
Wallet readers, any tips on saving money on everyday items? Do you haggle, or is it not worth the effort?


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