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The diverse region of the Catskills in southern New York is a short drive from the NYC/NJ/CT metro area, Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Capital Region of NY, and western Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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2016 headliner is Kenny Chesney for this three-day music festival that will give you more than just a taste of country with some of the biggest acts in the country. Local accommodations range from on-site camping, RV sites or hotels.
Join us at this free, day-long festival celebrating the art and beauty of the Upper Delaware River. Sample food venders, browse crafts for sale, enjoy live music and other entertainment, including a live auction. Admission is free.
This five-day festival celebrates uniquely American vocal styles through the world premiere of Robert Manno's opera Do Not Go Gentle – The Last Days of Dylan and Caitlin, a composition by Tom Passatieri, headliners Frederica Von Stade, Kevin McMillan, Lauren Flanigan, Ron Raines and former Miss America Susan Powell, and so much more.
The Delaware County Fair is the region's biggest and best agricultural fair, where families can come enjoy livestock contests, live entertainment, tractor and farm equipment demonstrations and displays, rides and a full-range of delicious food choices.
The Trout Parade is much more than a parade – it's also a street fair, complete with a concert and a play in the park perfect for the whole family. Anyone and everyone is welcome to dress up and join the fun, which always has a magical and funky theme. Decorate a bicycle, design a float or just dance down Main Street.
Bring your little pumpkins to celebrate the mighty pumpkin with carving stations, demonstrations, costumes, contests, and history and facts about pumpkins at Maple Shade Farm. The highlight of the night includes lighting up hundreds of Jack-O-Lanterns all at once to break a local record each year.
Join in on an annual finger licken tradition at the RibFest where you can taste or compete in the Kansas City Barbeque Society contest, enjoy food vendors, entertainment and cooking demonstrations, as well as family-fun activities for the kids.
If you love bagels, there's only one place to be: The Bagel Capital of the World's annual festival dedicated to the birth of the bagel. Join in on live music, a car show, contests, bands, sculptures, and of course – bagels. Featuring a one-of-a-kind bagel parade. Admission is free.
Don't miss an all-star lineup of bluegrass music including Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush Band, Hot Rize and many more during the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Known as a who's who of bluegrass music, you will get to see your favorites and many new artists as well.
Held at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, NY, this unique film festival celebrates films that advance the art of storytelling - and storytellers.
Bringing world-class traditional Irish artists for a week-long celebration of Irish Arts. East Durham, NY becomes a living Irish village featuring music, dance, and art with workshops, lectures and sessions to join in on the fun. Featuring concerts every evening and a finale festival.
Where else can you combine your love of garlic with live entertainment, family friendly arts and crafts, and the best farmer's market of local garlic farmers? Join the annual Garlic Festival to hear lectures and see demonstrations with some of the area's most passionate culinary experts.
This rain or shine event features all the best parts of autumn for your family to enjoy together. For the little ones, activities like pumpkin painting, face painting and magic shows are sure to entertain, and for parents, there's live music, a fall foliage chairlift ride, microbrews on tap and so much more.
Celebrating America's first wilderness, this 10+ day event celebrates the Catskill Park and Forest Preserve with a variety of outdoor recreation adventures. Come and experience organized excursions, like canoeing and kayaking the reservoirs, road cycling and mountain biking, hiking to fire towers, fishing, and so much more. Lark In The Park takes place in all four counties of the Catskills Region!
Experience Delaware County's coolest tradition! Ice harvesting was once a fixture in rural communities before refrigeration came about and the festival allows visitors to see firsthand how it was done through hands-on history. This day-long festival also features horse-drawn sleigh rides, hot soup buffet featuring soups from over 20 area restaurants, and ice fishing.
Buy local this holiday season during the 33rd annual Woodstock Holiday Open House when countless Woodstock shops and businesses open their doors to holiday shoppers. See Mr. & Mrs. Claus, enjoy live music, sample complimentary refreshments and most importantly, get some of that holiday shopping done.
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Shop Bethel Woods' annual Holiday Market to find gifts and treasures made by local artists, crafters and specialty food vendors. Afterward, grab a picture with Santa, enjoy The Muppet Christmas Carol, and make something special with your loved ones at the Family Art Project – this year's project will be led by Bethel Woods' Teaching Artist, Karen Smyth, to create reclaimed barn board ornaments.
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The Department of Consumer and Business Services, Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) invites southern Oregon employers ready to improve their workplace safety and health programs
to attend the Southern Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference, October 19 & 20 at the Smullin Center in Medford.
The conference will provide training on current workplace issues, and how to integrate safety-and-health management into your company's business strategy. People responsible for prevention of
injuries and illnesses in the workplace, including safety and health professionals, safety committee members, business owners, managers, supervisors and employees, will benefit from attending the
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Conference topics include:
Registration fees for the conference are $120 to attend the Wednesday and Thursday sessions. Attend any single day for $80 or a half-day of workshops for $50. All registration fees include lunch
for the day in attendance. Exhibitors will also offer demonstrations and introduce their products or services.
Registration materials and workshop descriptions for the conference are available on the Oregon OSHA Web site at www.orosha.org/conferences.
You may call the Oregon OSHA conferences section at (503) 378-3272 to get additional information.
The conference is a partnership between Oregon OSHA and the Southern Oregon chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
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Everyone has one of those neighbors with the plastic flowers and statuary overload. Maybe they even have flocks of pink flamingos grazing among pinwheels. You're not that neighbor, are you? I hope not. Of course, even if your yard isn't obviously tacky, you can go a bit overboard. It's fun buying pretty decor for your garden. I do it myself. So, how do you know if your garden is tacky or tasteful? Does it even matter to you?
If not, be as tacky as you please.
After all, it's your space, you should do as you like in it. In other words, if tacky is your thing, go for it. Make the Virgin Mary a shrine from an old bathtub. Hang up every wind chime you've ever owned. Add bird feeders, bird baths and bat houses galore. The wildlife will thank you. Nix the plastic flowers though. They may add toxins to your garden.
Are you truly concerned that your garden might be a bit gaudy?
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Too much of a good thing can make your garden stand out. Unfortunately, it's not always in a good way. Maybe you have an awesome gazing ball collection. That's great. Rather than putting them all on display at once, try rotating them. Display 1 or 2 at a time, instead of the whole collection. This keeps your garden interesting, while keeping it classy.
Crazy colors
It's OK to have a bright pop of color here and there. Gardens are supposed to be colorful. Still,if you're concerned you may have gone overboard, removing a few whimsical items can tone things down some. Remember, garden blooms provide plenty of color. Focus your energy on their natural garden color, rather than tacky do-dads.
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Natural accents
Replacing whimsy with natural accents and tasteful decor is a great way to class up your garden. Start by using natural materials for borders, fencing and more. Choose earth tones for items like bird houses, fountains and other accents.
Bonus tip: Mimic nature with garden lines too. People make straight lines. Nature has curves.
Living things
Looking to make a tasteful but colorful impression with your garden? Let nature color it with green growth and scattered floral displays. Remember, even ripening veggies add color to the garden. Consider the texture and shape of greenery too. Have some vines, some bushes and some creepers for natural variety.
Are you worried your garden might be too tasteful?
Does it feel too boring or orderly? Would you like it to be classy but friendly and inviting? You can jazz it up a little with small, colorful touches. Avoid cramming all those touches into one spot. Scatter them throughout the garden. This way, the garden becomes the focus, with little dashes of personality to keep it homey.
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Mesa's growth over the past decade slowed to a virtual crawl compared with its breakneck expansion of previous decades.
The official U.S. census count released Thursday was 439,041.
That is considerably lower than Census Bureau estimates for the past several years and almost 30,000 fewer people than were thought to live in Mesa in July 2009.
Previously: Mesa's slow growth
But as Mesa's overall growth slowed, a surging Hispanic population now accounts for more than one-quarter of the city's residents.
Mesa added 42,666 people during the decade, a 10.8 percent growth rate that represents its lowest in history. The growth rate between 1990 and 2000 was 37.6 percent; in some prior decades it had topped 100 percent.
Part of the slowdown is due to Mesa's sheer size and age; it is difficult to sustain a high growth rate as cities mature. But even at that, Mesa added fewer people this past decade than at any time since the 1960s, and fewer than half the number of new residents acquired between 1990 and 2000.
Other factors may be in play as well. The Mesa Republic reported last year there were some indications that Mesa's population was decreasing from its late-decade high-water estimates, perhaps because of the sour economy, strict new immigration laws, or both.
"I think I'm a bit surprised," Mayor Scott Smith said, but he noted that other Arizona cities also fell short of previous census estimates in the latest count.
He thinks the economy was a huge factor, even for immigrants who left not merely because of political pressure but because their jobs dried up.
"When you look at all the foreclosures, there's probably a lot more people who have left the area than any of us imagined," Smith said.
Smith said it's likely the census undercounted cities' populations because the bureau had to verify residents' existence before counting them, rather than extrapolating based on other indications of population.
Despite Arizona's increasingly stringent immigration policies, Mesa's Hispanic population soared during the decade.
In 2000, some 78,281 Mesans considered themselves Hispanic. Ten years later that number had jumped to 115,753, a 47.9 percent increase.
Hispanics now make up 26 percent of Mesa's population. In 2000, they accounted for about 20 percent.
Looking at the numbers another way, nearly 88 percent of Mesa's new residents during the decade were Hispanic.
The census numbers will have almost immediate impacts on Mesa's finances and politics.
The city's share of the financial pie known as state shared revenue will decrease as faster-growing cities claim more. The state collects those taxes on behalf of cities and divvies them up on a per-capita basis.
Budget director Chuck Odom said Mesa has included a decrease in shared revenue in its forecasts for the 2011-12 fiscal year, which begins in July. But he said it will take his staff a few days to determine the exact damage to Mesa's bottom line.
Mesa also will use the numbers to redraw its six City Council districts. West-side districts are expected to grow geographically larger and east-side districts smaller to mirror the eastward population shift of the past decade.
The city's congressional and legislative districts also will change in time for the 2012 elections.
When Mesa redid its districts after the 2000 census, care was taken to preserve a largely Hispanic core in central-city District 4. But that never translated into clout at the ballot box; the district rejected a Hispanic City Council candidate in 2006 and forms a large part of legislative District 18, which has repeatedly sent illegal-immigration foe Russell Pearce to the Legislature.
During the decade, based on census estimates, Mesa continued to leapfrog older and more famous cities in America's population rankings. It's not known how Mesa will rank once all the 2010 dust settles, but at last estimate it was the nation's 39th largest city, having long passed such places as Minneapolis, Kansas City and Pittsburgh.
Mesa's growth this past decade means it no longer qualifies, in the terminology of the Fannie Mae Foundation, as a "boomburb." Shortly after the 2000 census the foundation, in a report to the U.S. Conference of Mayors, said Mesa was the biggest such city in the country.
Boomburbs were defined as fast-growing suburbs between 100,000 and 400,000 population; in order to qualify for the list they also needed to lack multifaceted downtowns, skylines and national identities.
Mesa has been working on the identity part for the past decade, in particular pinning its hopes on futuristic talk of an "aerotropolis," a high-end, high-tech city core surrounding Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
It will be up to future censuses, however, to determine whether hopes for the still largely vacant area have borne fruit.
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Spencer County's public school students won't immediately experience any changes to policy on who is permitted in which restroom, superintendent Chuck Adams said, despite a directive sent to public school districts Friday from the Obama administration.
The directive threatens to withhold federal funding from public school districts unless they allow transgender students to use the restroom or locker room that corresponds to their gender identity.
In-depth debate over the county budget is likely to take place this morning in a special called meeting of the Spencer County Fiscal Court. The court briefly addressed the budget during their regular meeting Monday night, but opted to set aside a special meeting to iron out differences before a first reading of the budget can be approved.
One day during his long career as a microscope salesman, Preston Jeffiers suddenly felt sharp pain in his collarbone while moving a large microscope up a flight of stairs.
Jeffiers, now 74, who's lived in the Normandy area most of his life, had also been noticing a lump on his right cheek. At the doctor, he heard news no one wants: "You've got lymphoma again."
That was October 2005. It was the second time cancer had come calling.
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Roads drove much of the conversation Saturday morning when Spencer County's two state legislators discussed issues with constituents at a legislative breakfast at the Farm Bureau office in Taylorsville.
While State Senator Jimmy Higdon and State Representative James A. Tipton, both Republicans, spoke about budget issues and how the state has tried to get a handle on the pension issue in Frankfort, many of the questions posed to them by residents dealt with current and future road issues.
Sometimes the most important lessons we learn at school do not take place in the classroom, nor are they gleaned from a textbook. In many instances, those defining moments occur in the hallways, the gyms, the athletic fields or, as evidenced this past weekend, on a stage.
Presidents lead. Tyrants rule.
That was the lesson Americans should have finally learned last week when the Obama administration handed down their decree from on high, forcing public schools to open restrooms and locker rooms to students according to the gender they happen to identify with that day.
This wasn't merely a presidential suggestion or a recommendation, but the directive was accompanied by a threat to cut off federal funding to schools who dared not to comply.
The final week of the 2016 General Assembly was marked by the passage of a $21 billion spending plan for the two-year period beginning July 1, and it is being hailed as the most conservative budget the commonwealth has seen in a generation.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Aren't atheists all unhappy?
A: According to at least one survey by the Barna Group, atheists and agnostics are less likely than believers to feel "completely/mostly satisfied with your life today" (68% to 91% for evangelicals) and feel more "stressed out". So, yes, overall atheists are less happy than believers, at least in America. But 68% is a long ways from "all atheists are unhappy."
Furthermore, although everyone is different, I think it's fair to say that being an atheist in America is harder than being a Christian. Atheists are different. Atheists are a minority. Atheists are more hated than even terrorists. A number of states forbid atheists from holding public office. A President in our generation said that he didn't think atheists should even be considered to be citizens. Religion is pervasive in our culture, and to be an outsider to all of that powerful social force is quite a challenge.
Given all of that, it's not too surprising that an atheist in America would feel less satisfied than those in the powerful majority.
At the end of the day, however, I think the best reply to the question of happiness belongs to George Bernard Shaw, who said "The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one."
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Consider the source. As the Barna group says on their site "[we] seek to use our strengths in partnership with Christian ministries and individuals to be a catalyst in moral and spiritual transformation in the United States."
I found another stat from their survey interesting; "...most evangelicals have a healthy self-image. Evangelicals are almost universally "happy" (99%) and were by far the segment that was most satisfied with their present life (91%)"
Delusional might be a better word rather than "healthy self-image." Or maybe their version of happy is based on living in a protective cocoon to keep one from seeing things as they are.
Many atheists seem to be free thinkers and skeptics which implies they actually consider everything rather than live with rose-colored glasses on. It would be hard to remain blissful when you are striving to avoid being ignorant of your self and the world around you. Or as Socrates is quoted, "The unexamined life is not worth living."
I suspect the last thing most religious folk want to do is actually examine their life. So much better to just exist in the Thorazine-like fog of their personal cult which tells them what to believe.
- March 17, 2008 at 6:09 PM
- OJ said...
"A number of states forbid atheists from holding public office."
REALLY!? I didn't know this. Unconstitutional, much?
I don't consider myself any less happy than theists. In fact, I'd say that I love life just as much as the next Joe Schmo. However, I don't have any imaginary friends telling me that it will all be over soon and that I will get to sit in the clouds for ever and ever. This idea might make some people happy, but it is a shallow and fake happiness that is based on an irrational assumption.
My worldview is grounded in reality, so the sad things that happen in life make me sad, and I have no fairy tail to cover them up with. I don't consider this a bad thing.
- July 27, 2008 at 3:46 PM
- I'm Alex! said...
I don't blame atheists for being unhappy. It's hard having religion shoved down your throat.
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Actor Garrett Black makes his first 'Supernatural' appearance with a guest role as a minion on none other than the season finale. Born in Mission, British Columbia, Garrett is known for his guest roles on 'Fringe,' and his lead role in the prepared-improv online series 'Behind the 8 Ball,' and an appearance on 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.' 2014 will be a good year for him with his starring role in the TV movie 'The Town That Came A-Courtin' alongside Valerie Harper. Also a talented singer and guitar player, fans will be seeing a lot of Garrett in the future.
Q. First of all, welcome to 'Supernatural' fandom with your guest role in the season finale called 'Do You Believe in Miracles?' How did the cast and crew welcome you to the set? Being that it was the season finale how was the mood on the set?
A. Thank You! It's an exciting, creative legion of fans to be introduced to. On set everyone was really nice. It was a truly warm, solid experience. The cast and crew were extremely professional and focused. Everything ran smoothly and the general mood on set was creatively focused and on the work.
Q. Looks like you're playing a minion. I know you can't tell your fans much, but can you tell us if we will love you or love to hate you?
A. Unfortunately I don't think the minions have been well loved by the fans, but I hope there's a little something to love about the characters. Somewhere in their dark hearts.
Q. What can you tell your fans about some of the projects that you have in the works? The film 'Distortion' looks fabulously disturbing. I read that you are the lead in the comedy TV series called 'The Talent.' What can you share about these as well as any other projects that are you currently working on?
A. 'The Talent' is a comedy series I'm creating with some friends. I've been involved with the entire process- writing, producing, as well as acting. It's been a great learning experience and being involved in so many facets of the production has allowed me the chance to work with some really awesome people on varying roles. Distortion is a gripping, psychological thriller. I'm pretty excited about just being a part of it. I also recently completed two short films "I really like you" and "karaoke or die" that were part of the cineworks "sweet hereafter" film competition. I was lucky enough to play a lead in both films and enjoyed the experience of diving into two very different, unique characters.
Q. Do you have any hidden talents that your fans would love to know about?
A. I love music and it's always been a big part of my life. I've been singing and playing the guitar for quite some time now; singing since I was quite young. I picked up the djembe a number of years ago and really enjoy banging on that but of late my focus has been on the guitar. I would love to dive deeper into my music at some point. It would be a dream to do a film like 'Inside Llyewn Davis' one day, it's a film that has a beautiful story and engaging, honest music.
Q. I'm going to end with what's become my signature question. If you were a baseball player, what would your walk up song be?
A. 'Many Shades of Black' by The Raconteurs I think. It always pumps me up. Jack White wailing seems to have that affect. I did use to play baseball when I was younger and come to think of it I probably could have used a walk out song; my hitting game was pretty sporadic.


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Ginga Hackathon in Brazil
By Tori Wieldt-Oracle on Mar 04, 2013
Attention Brazilian developers: Do you want to sharpen your Java skills and learn about programming for digital TV? The weekend of March 9-10 in Sao Paulo, GlobalCode will host the Ginga Hackathon, a free programming marathon held by Oracle of Brazil in partnership with Globalcode. You will learn to develop applications for Digital TV with Java, form teams, and compete.
The Ginga Hackathon is a whole weekend of discussion, planning and creativity applied to the development of interactive applications for Digital TV with Java with Ginga-J. After a brief presentation on development of interactive applications for Digital TV, attendees will have a time to hone their ideas and create development teams. On Sunday, teams will refine and finalize a second or third version of the project for presentation at the end of the hackathon. Free lunch and pizza will be provided. You can find a details at gingahackathon.java.net.
Globalcode has created a course on development of interactive applications with Ginga especially for this hackathon collaboration with Carlos Gonçalves and Thiago Vespa. It is a great way to prepare for the hackathon. The course is free and open to all, even if you cannot attend the Ginga hackathon (in Brazilian Portuguese).
Hopefully, you can attend and learn and do some networking, which is a big step for anyone who wants to work professionally with Java and Digital TV or just get to know a new area of development!


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Halyburton Park's Summer Nature Series wraps up August 14 with a night time nature hike through the park from 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. The hike will go on rain or shine, unless there is thunder and lightning in the area.
The park is located at 4099 S. 17th Street. The cost is $5 per person and pre-registration is required. Call 341-0075 to register.


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When multiple males prevent a single male from chatting up a female, by interjecting the conversation as a group and dominating the scene. Collectively having one thing in mind... Group sex.
Those guys just cock raided me while I was chatting her up!
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that a man who pleaded no contest to a sexual assault charge in Texas should be removed from Oklahoma's sexual offender registry.
The ruling released Tuesday says amendments to the sex offender registry that increased the length of time that James Starkey Sr. must register are unconstitutional ex post facto laws that increased Starkey's punishment after the crime was committed.
The 68-year-old Starkey was required to register as a sex offender for 10 years after moving to Oklahoma in 1998. A 2004 amendment effectively increased the length by 10 years — and a 2007 amendment resulted in Starkey being rated the highest level of sex offender and required that he register for life.


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The Apprentice Missions
Here's an SP map pack consisting of 3 maps that take you on a training mission under the watchful eye of Yoda.
There are 3 maps - AI Infiltrated, AI Garrison Lite, and AI Domination. The maps are listed in the order you should play them. Once you complete AI Infiltrated it will automatically load the next map and keep cycling until you exit. The mission progressively become more challenging but you'll have no problem completing it.
These maps are designed to be played in regular MP and if installed correctly will display in your map list.
You can download this map pack from
Wow, done with it already?
I installed them as it says, yet the maps do not appear on list. what should I do.
do you play on XBOX or comp
i'm on a pc
I played them but i didn't really like the levels. As you got further on it just seemed to repeat. The clones in the dark didn't help, they just got in my way.
The huge trandos with the pistols were funny, din't like the mini huge trandos... Didn't really feel it was Yoda...
5/10 for game
It was excellently put together though. 10/10 for making quality
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Man arrested in Berkeley tied to Oakland killing, found with alleged murder weapon
A 21-year-old man from Pittsburg who was arrested in Berkeley on Wednesday with a gun authorities say was used to kill a young woman in Oakland earlier that day has been charged with murder.
Berkeley officers arrested Darion Brown at 10:30 a.m. June 8 after being called to 1201 The Alameda for a report of a man who was "acting aggressive" toward Chevron gas station customers, according to court papers.
The caller told police the man was not allowing customers to leave and "things were 'escalating.'"
A Berkeley officer who arrived on the scene spoke to Brown and, based on his demeanor and actions, the officer wrote, detained Brown for a mental health evaluation.
Brown had no ID on him, but he said police could look in his backpack for it, according to court documents.
Inside the bag, the officer said he found an unloaded pistol that had been reported stolen. Brown was arrested in connection with carrying the concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of stolen property. … Continue reading »
Man pointed gun, struck vehicles before arrest in Berkeley after car chase
Update, Feb. 12: Berkeley Police have confirmed that the man arrested Wednesday after a car chase was Darryl Clarence Blackman, 37, of Berkeley.
Original story, Feb. 10, 10:16 a.m. After a car chase through Oakland and Berkeley on Wednesday morning, authorities arrested an armed man near Ohlone Park, according to authorities.
The Oakland Police Department said on Twitter at 9:31 a.m. that the man was "responsible for multiple assaults with a vehicle on officer and citizens." A Berkeley police officer on scene told Berkeleyside contributing photographer Bill Newton that the suspect was "a very dangerous guy."
Also on Twitter, Lt. Chris Bolton of OPD said BPD took the man into custody in the city of Berkeley. "Vehicle is recovered, driver safely detained," he posted at 9:22 a.m.
On Feb. 11, OPD confirmed with Berkeleyside that no gun had been found during the chase or arrest. "At this time in the investigation the gun is still outstanding. We've advised the community that if they locate the gun to notify local authorities," said OPD spokesman Officer Marco Marquez.
Police seek Berkeley woman missing since Friday
Update, Feb. 22: According to the coroner's office, the cause of death has not been determined pending toxicology results. Hajisaari was, however, seen removing her clothes and entering the water near the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Park.
Update, Jan. 29: A body located by an Oakland Police Department Air Support Unit and Marine unit helicopter during an aerial and waterway search of the San Leandro Bay has been identified by the Alameda County Coroner's Office as Diana Gail Hajisaari of Berkeley. The 62-year-old, who was widely known as Gail Saari, was reported missing on Jan. 22 and seen entering the bay. An autopsy was scheduled Friday to determine the cause of death.
Update, 6:20 p.m. A family friend reached out to Berkeleyside to spread the word that the missing Berkeley woman was widely known as Gail Saari. According to her resume, Saari is the publications director at The Independent Institute. She is also a freelance writer and editor. … Continue reading »
Police release new footage of person of interest in fatal shooting of Berkeley musician
Update, 6:15 p.m. Pet Food Express owners Mark Witriol and Michael Levy have announced they will increase their reward to $10,000, in addition to the $20,000 offered by Crime Stoppers.
Original story, 1:30 p.m. Police have released new surveillance camera footage related to the fatal shooting, by a stray bullet, of a Berkeley musician in April.
Tuesday, the Oakland Police Department released a new photograph and video from surveillance camera footage that shows an individual authorities have identified as an additional person of interest related to the crime. The new photograph appears to the left, and video released by police appears below.
Rewards of $20,000 from CrimeStoppers and $5,000 from Pet Food Express have been offered for tips that help solve the crime and lead to successful prosecution of the case.
Emiliano "Emilio" Nevarez, a 26-year-old Berkeley man, had just finished playing a show with his band Sunday, April 5, at 1 a.m. when a stray bullet struck him in Oakland in the 400 block of 14th Street, near Broadway, as he prepared to pack music equipment into a van.
In April, the Oakland Police Department released several photographs, also obtained from video surveillance footage, of individuals and a vehicle they said were associated with the shooting. There were two people in those photographs, a man and woman police say were with the shooter the night of the incident, as well as an early 2000s-model Mercedes Benz four-door silver sedan S-series. … Continue reading »
Police seek tips in fatal shooting of Berkeley bystander
A Berkeley musician was fatally injured by a stray bullet over the weekend, and police are asking for help to track down his killer.
There are also rewards of $20,000 from CrimeStoppers and $5,000 from Pet Food Express for tips that help solve the crime and lead to successful prosecution of the case.
Emiliano "Emilio" Nevarez, a 26-year-old Berkeley man, had just finished playing a show with his band on Sunday, April 5, at 1 a.m. when a stray bullet struck him in Oakland in the 400 block of 14th Street, near Broadway, as he prepared to pack music equipment into a van.
Thursday, the Oakland Police Department released several photographs, obtained from video surveillance footage, of individuals and a vehicle they believe are associated with the shooting. There are two people in the photographs, a man and woman police say were with the shooter the night of the incident, as well as an early 2000s-model Mercedes Benz four-door silver sedan S-series. … Continue reading »
Police serve search warrants, make arrests in Berkeley
Scroll to the bottom of this story for a statement from the Oakland Police Department about Thursday's investigation.
Local police officers made at least three arrests at undisclosed locations around Berkeley on Thursday morning. Those operations were reportedly part of a broader sweep by the Oakland Police Department to crack down on gang activities tied to East Oakland.
Police have not released the names of the people who were arrested, where the arrests took place, or the potential charges faced by those taken into custody.
But, beginning in the early morning hours Thursday, residents around the city took to Twitter to ask Berkeleyside to find out about police actions that included what appeared to be SWAT teams, officers who looked to be heavily armed and hovering helicopters. … Continue reading »
Berkeley woman to push for stiffer outcomes in justice system after brutal stabbing murder of daughter
The Berkeley man convicted in the murder of a young woman he had met only hours earlier, in December 2012, is now facing 25 years to life in prison.
A jury found 36-year-old Jamaal Anthony Prince guilty of first-degree murder just before noon Thursday in the slashing and stabbing death of Jennifer "Jessica" Kingeter on Dec. 28, 2012.
Prince is scheduled for a sentencing hearing Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. in Department 10 before Alameda County Superior Court Judge Jon R. Rolefson. … Continue reading »
Jury deliberations begin in killing of Berkeley woman
Update, July 10, 12:06 p.m.: Just before noon, the jury returned a first-degree murder verdict, according to the Alameda County district attorney's office. A sentencing date has not been set.
Original story, July 9: The man accused of brutally stabbing and slashing to death a young Berkeley woman just after Christmas in 2012 called his mother around the time of the fatal struggle, she said Wednesday.
"He said, 'Mama, I can't breathe, I can't breathe,'" said Jacqueline M. Stewart outside an Oakland courtroom Wednesday afternoon, as the jury began its deliberations about the murder charge her 36-year-old son, Jamaal Prince, is facing. The trial began July 2.
Stewart said her son — who was born and raised in Berkeley, and had worked as a security chief at a Berkeley cannabis club on San Pablo Avenue before his arrest — then hung up. She began calling his friends to try to find him: "I knew something was wrong."
Authorities said, in the early morning hours of Dec. 28, 2012, Prince stabbed to death 26-year-old Jennifer "Jessica" Kingeter, a hairstylist and Laney College student, who grew up performing as a ballet dancer at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley.
The defense attorney and prosecutor, who made their closing arguments Wednesday before lunch, have both asked the jury to come back with a guilty verdict.
Defense attorney Al Thews argued for a voluntary manslaughter conviction, and said Prince believed he was defending himself from Kingeter during the "terrible fight in that bathroom between the two of them." He said Prince had followed Kingeter into a bathroom, expecting to have sex — to which Kingeter had not agreed — and that she had then stabbed him with a knife. … Continue reading »
Trial begins in stabbing death of Berkeley woman
The trial of a Berkeley man accused of stabbing to death a 26-year-old woman in late 2012 began Wednesday morning in Oakland Superior Court.
Wednesday afternoon, a key witness for the prosecution failed to appear, and Judge Jon Rolefson issued a warrant for his arrest. If Julius Johnson cannot be found, the prosecution plans to read his testimony from an earlier hearing into the record for consideration by jurors.
In brief opening statements, attorneys for both sides said they believe Jamaal Prince, 36, killed Jennifer "Jessica" Kingeter of Berkeley in the bathroom of an Oakland apartment in December 2012.
But, while Alameda County deputy district attorney Danielle Hilton told the jury Prince brutally attacked Kingeter after she refused to have sex with him, defense attorney Al Thews said Prince was high on cocaine and alcohol, and believed he was defending himself after Kingeter stabbed him in the leg. … Continue reading »
16-year-old girl found naked, pepper-sprayed in Elmwood
Update, April 17: The San Francisco Police Department has taken over this case. According to KTVU, "The girl initially told authorities she had been kidnapped and robbed in Oakland and then dropped off in Berkeley. Oakland Police said the case could be related to human sex trafficking. Then they turned the case over the SFPD after the girl changed her story." SFPD will investigate the case as a kidnapping and robbery, but not a sexual assault.
Update, 7:25 p.m. The Oakland Police Department released the following statement at 4:45 p.m.: "Investigators have learned this incident occurred in another jurisdiction. The victim is a juvenile. This case may be associated with human sex trafficking." Any instance in which a minor is induced to engage in prostitution or other commercial sex acts is considered sex trafficking; the Alameda County district attorney's office has made the reduction of these activities a priority.
Original post: A teenage girl who may have been sexually assaulted was found naked and suffering from pepper spray in the Elmwood district early Wednesday morning, according to Berkeley Police scanner traffic, authorities and media reports.
Residents in the 2900 block of Piedmont Avenue, near Ashby Avenue, were awoken shortly after 5 a.m. to the sound of the girl screaming, "Help me," according to scanner traffic recordings reviewed by Berkeleyside.
The 16-year-old girl told authorities she had been raped. … Continue reading »
On murdered Berkeley woman's birthday, alleged killer ordered to face charges
A Berkeley man accused of a brutal stabbing in late 2012, which killed a local Laney College student and hairstylist, has been ordered to face the murder charges brought against him by the Alameda County district attorney's office.
Jamaal Prince, 35, is charged with killing 26-year-old Jennifer "Jessica" Kingeter in East Oakland in the early morning hours of Dec. 28, 2012, just hours after they had met for the first time.
Kingeter would have turned 28 on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
According to testimony during Prince's preliminary hearing, which took place Tuesday and Wednesday, a friend the two had in common — 24-year-old Julius Johnson — introduced Kingeter and Prince that night. All three ended up at an apartment that was being used by Prince. After Prince started acting "psycho," pulling a knife on Johnson, threatening him and trying to stab him, Johnson fled, leaving a terrified Kingeter alone with the man who would later be charged with her murder. … Continue reading »
16-year-old missing 6 months, possibly seen in Berkeley
The Oakland Police Department is asking for help in locating missing person 16-year-old Gaijin Holquin, who was last seen by his family in August 2012.
On August 3, 2012, at about 9:00 a.m., Holquin told his mother that he was going to see a movie at the AMC theaters and then that he was going to shop at GameStop and Best Buy in Emeryville. He never returned home.
Holquin is a male, 16 years of age, 5'8, 150 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, gray shirt with blue and white stripes, and black jeans. He was carrying a back pack.
Holquin is reported to be in good mental and physical condition. He has no history of being reported missing or running away. Since Holquin's disappearance, he has been reportedly seen in the cities of Berkeley and Alameda. … Continue reading »


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I'm Lisa, a 40-something Celiac in Newcastle, NSW Australia but was raised in Oklahoma (long story).
I was diagnosed with Celiac disease nearly 18 years ago when there was nothing gluten free to choose from bar rice cakes and one loaf of brick weight gluten free bread from one particular health food store. My oh my, how times have changed! And while there are a plethora of products to choose from, I do not ever want to presented with another flourless orange almond cake. I have nothing against orange almond cake, but it seems to be the one cake that is on offer most of the time.
Only a short time ago, my friends would joke about me using "the hot cooky thingy" in my kitchen and my wonderful husband asked me what I was doing one night when trying to cook dinner. Cooking was NOT on my agenda! Until I decided to embrace my disease.
Enter a recipe in the Sunday newspaper for salt & pepper squid that just looked delicious and was made with cornflower. OMG I could so have that! So in 2011 I experimented with this dish, served it to my husband and ravenous teenagers, and THEY LOVED IT!! I had never had a reaction like that before. And the obsessiveness began.
Now I have a new life that is filled with test kitchen madness. I love cooking for my family and my work team who, after I had a week off, sent me messages to hurry up and come back……they had to resort to a bakery! Oh the horror.
So after amassing an inordinate number of recipes, gluten free information, and test cooking, I am hoping to share my interest and product recommendations with you all. I wish you happy and healthy cooking!


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Photographs from the 2008 TARC finals held at
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Courtney, Leah, and Katie at the TARC Finals in Manassas, Virginia.
Each finalist received a medallion commemorating their accomplishment.
The morning of the competition, we just HAVE to pose for the obligatory
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text: With the Lucas Oil Drag Race Series fast approaching, check out this very early Super Stock battle (dated either 69, 70 or 71) at Firebird between the famed Riddler and Old Trapper Plymouth Cuda's. Fast forward some three decades and start making your plans for the oldest major drag racing event in the Pacific Northwest as the 34th Annual Ignitor Division 6 Opener returns to Idaho's capital city on April 15th-18th. Of interest in this photo - check out the vintage Newtronic's "photocell" timing system at the start line, chief starter Joe Allred, and "Palmer" for Sheriff sign on the bulleye fence (plus the tower clock featuring a RC Cola insignia).


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Kim Kardashian has resumed her low-carb ketogenic-style Atkins diet after gaining some weight recently.
"I actually saw I gained some weight back when I saw pics of myself and started it again," Kardashian revealed in a Mobio Q&A. "I had to check myself. I work out five times a week and try to eat as healthy as possible."
Kim has credited the low-carb Atkins diet for her stunning 50-pound weight loss just six months after giving birth to daughter North in June 2013.
Kim's weight-loss plan was a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) ketogenic-style diet known for producing rapid weight loss. A ketogenic diet drastically limits carbs, but is high in fat and moderate in protein.
Kardashian's ketogenic diet consisted of 1,800 to 2,200 calories and limited daily carb intake to less than 60 net grams. Kim's diet combined proteins like fish, chicken, and meat; healthy fats like olive oil, avocados and nuts; fresh vegetables, and some low-glycemic fruits like berries.
A typical daily menu for Kim looked like this:
Breakfast: Two-egg omelet with cheese and spinach
Snack: Hummus with fresh vegetables (cucumber, red pepper, broccoli)
Lunch: Grilled salmon with asparagus and a side salad with creamy dressing
Snack: Turkey and cheese roll-ups or Greek yogurt with almonds and blueberries
Dinner: Chicken breast with broccoli and a side salad with olive oil dressing.
Kardashian recently got laser surgery to remove the stretch marks from her breasts, but denied getting plastic surgery on her breasts and nose. She recently slammed rumors that she got butt-implant plastic surgery to boost her rear after childbirth.
"I'm seeing all these nonsense tabloids claiming I have butt-implants injections," said Kim. "Get a life! Using pics of me 15 pounds skinnier (before I had my baby) comparing to me now!
"It sucks when people make up surgery or Photoshop lies when I am so disciplined and work so hard! I work out so hard and this was such a challenge for me but I did it. I'm so proud of my accomplishment and no one will take this away from me with fake (plastic surgery) reports!"
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On Record Store Day The Doors' re-released "Weird Scenes Inside the Goldmine" and sold out the amber colored, translucent disc. It was announced that Rhino Records would also would be issuing a two disc CD edition of "Weird Scenes" that would be released on May 19th (a day short of the first anniversary of Ray Manzarek's death).
"Weird Scenes" was the first anthology album released by Elektra Records in 1972. It includes songs that span The Doors entire career and record catalog, and includes the b-sides of "Who Scared You" which was the b-side of "Wishful Sinful" and "You Need Meat (Don't Go No Further)" which was the b-side of "Love Her Madly."
Pre-ordering for the CD has gone live on several websites you can now pre-order "Weird Scenes" at Amazon, Amazon UK, The Doors website, and a German site JPC (Jazz Pop Classic), and the price is just under $20 in U.S. dollars.
Thanks to Roland Schloesser for the link to JPC and the reminder.
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Inside Lacrosse columnist Peter Lasagna caught up with a whole bunch of NCAA Division I head coaches, including UMass' Greg Cannella, to discuss the importance of "Glue Guys." Here was Cannella's take on the players that make the team go and don't necessarily see the accolades that should correspond with their successes:
"Greg Cannella considers the prototypical "glue guys" those that receive few accolades. For the coach who leads UMass lacrosse in NCAA Tournament wins, these are 'your hardest workers, selfless, fearless leaders, ultimate team players who never fear failure.' They understand how to deal with consequences and know that their ability to convey this lesson creates team-wide trust.
"In a program history filled with an abundance of worthy candidates, Cannella regards Greg Rushing '12 as one of the Minutemen's finest. Rushing came from Fort Collins, Colo., as a face-off specialist. He developed into a 'GB machine,' outstanding on face-off wings and in the defensive midfield. Cannella remembers, 'He hit harder than anyone his size I've ever coached... [He didn't] care who you were, where you came from or how big you were -- he wanted to kick your ass.' This brand of relentless effort 'kept his teammates accountable, created bonds of trust that could never be broken.' Rushing elevated having a teammate's back above all other stat categories."
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Remember that really, really subtle part at the end of The X Factor's final audition night, where everything pointed to an outrageous donnybrook over one of the judges getting stuck with one presumably unwanted group of auditionees? (Guys under 30,
girls women under 30, older contestants and groups, for those who skipped the auditions.) There will indeed be outrage. An intervention, even! Take it from L.A. Reid, bowled over with laughter at the prospect, and Simon Cowell, both of whom revealed this much in an excellent interview with TVLine. Simon: "You will see what's known as an intervention. Major. I don't want to give it away, but you'll see."
Well, at least it's major. Those minor interventions just don't make for good TV. As for the rest of the interview, TVLine has the entire thing, but here are a few highlights:
Simon Cowell is sexual orientation-agnostic.
One criticism of Idol–and, more recently, one aspect for which The Voice was praised (both by insiders like Adam Levine and others)–was its treatment of gay artists, specifically Adam Lambert, whose sexual orientation at times seemed to be the one thing the producers strove to ignore away. Not on X Factor, said Simon: "I don't care. I couldn't care less. We behave like we're in the music business. When we sign an artist, there is no form where you fill in. If you're a star, you're a star." He also said contestants were perfectly able to discuss their sexual orientation on camera. No word, though, on whether any actually have so far.
Simon, however, still isn't entirely sure how the Internet works.
Both judges dodged the question about how much they focus on contestants' looks–no surprise there–but spent a surprising amount of time on contestants' names. Specifically, they've got to sound starry, like "Leona Lewis" or "Renee Zellweger" or "Kiki" or "Bouba". Just one problem: whether you think "Ryniewicz" is a disqualification or not (we say not), dropping Drew Ryniewicz's last name so she'll just go by "Drew"? Yes, the world knows her less by name than by "Baby" rendition right now, but if you're going for star quality, "Drew" just doesn't have the same ring as, say, "Madonna." It's also got the distinct downside of being a common verb, meaning that anyone searching for her will come across countless pages about people who drew a smiley face or drew blood.
Neither Simon nor L.A. Reid are publicly worried about ratings.
Some pundits are worried about The X Factor's ratings–the premiere's 12.5 million viewers seems high, but it's still half of what Idol did for Season Ten. Yes, Idol is an entrenched juggernaut while The X Factor's only recently imported from the U.K., and yes, the numbers have held steady since the premiere, but still: if people are looking for signs of failure, people tend to find them. That's basically L.A.'s argument; he cited the "through the roof" YouTube hits on videos of the contestants. The other part of his argument was that people like to watch kids sing, which helps The X Factor because its minimum age limit is roughly puberty.
One thing that won't goose ratings, though: canned critiques. We'll let Simon take this one, and the last word: "Somebody would sing and it was like, turn to Page 27: "You're like a raspberry donut without the filling." And I was like, "What are you talking about?" I swear to God!"


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There are several ways I can measure the success of the Catholic League. When I receive kind words from people like Bishop Dudley of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, or from people like Roger McCaffrey of the Latin Mass Magazine, I know we're on the right track. When the media keep calling us for interviews, that's a good sign. When we're... [Read more...]ABORTION THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND THE POPE
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On Sunday, September 25, Catholic League president Dr. William A. Donohue delivered the keynote address at the Red Mass Luncheon. The event, which took place at the New York Hilton, was preceded by the Red Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral; Cardinal O 'Connor was the celebrant. The Red Mass is the annual Mass that recognizes the work of Catholic... [Read more...]Congratulations, Holy Father
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Now, your offerings for this week
Barrel Fine Wine + Tasting Bar
14740 NW Cornell Road, Suite 160
Portland, OR 97229
5 wines - $8. bucks - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY July 18th, 2014
"Ghost Hill Cellars with Drenda Bayliss and Bernadette Bower!
"Ghost Hill Cellars is an Oregon winery focused soul-ly on Pinot Noir.
"Excellent wine starts with an excellent vineyard. The beautiful rolling hills made up of sedimentary Willakenzie series soils are perfect for the propagation of the hard to grow, but very rewarding, Pinot Noir grapes. Ghost Hill Cellars continued effort is to produce delicious and elegant wines from the grapes grown in their estate vineyard. The Bayliss-Bower Vineyard is part of the family's 234-acre section of land in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The first vines were planted in 1999. Currently, all 15 acres of vines are Pinot Noir of the following clones; Pommard, Wadenswil, and Dijon Clones 777, 114, and 115. One hundred percent of the fruit used to produce the wines for Ghost Hill Cellars comes from this estate vineyard.
The legend of Ghost Hill dates back to the late 1800's when a miner took a respite on their property after prospecting and was slain during the night for his gold. His searching spirit inspired the name and reminds us of the treasures the land continues to give. "
Join us this Friday as we welcome Drenda Bayliss and Bernadette Bower. Just come on in, no reservations necessary!
The Line Up:
2013 'Spirit of Pinot Noir', Rose
2012 Pinot Noir Blanc
2011 Pinot Noir Estate
2011 'Prospectors Reserve' Pinot Noir
4 wines - $8. bucks - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
+ Special Bonus Pour
4525 SW Condor Avenue
Portland OR 97239 (Map)
Phone: 503.221.7435
"Bring Your Friends to Friday Sips"
"Drop by today to sample 4 insatiably delicious White Burgundy wines on display for your tasting pleasure. Essence of "French Chardonnay, the featured wines are highlighted below. We'll may open a red from the region as well.
"Domaine Chapuis has become a firm fixture in our line-up of $20 French Chardonnay wines from Burgundy that we offer every year. 2012 is our 3rd vintage that we are offering, and what a stunner it is!! Based in the northern reaches of the Macon region, specifically Mancey, this Domaine's white wine is one for those who appreciate purity and detail as it is aged without suffering in new oak.
"2012 is superior to the delicious 2011 and is on par (but different) than the super 2010. Sterling aromas of mineral, lemon-tart, pear and nectarine, this is a wine of both dimension and dexterity. Richly-textured from being in neutral wood for 6-9 months, plenty of livewire tension to support the intensity. Handsomely crafted with terrific breadth of flavor that extends all the way back to the tangy, classy finish that possesses sneaky extension, this wine is perfect for roasted or grilled chicken, mushroom pasta and just about any fish preparation
A 30 acre Domaine that has been in the Morin family since 1650, Olivier Morin took a long, strange trip into the world of wine. After studying oenology in Beaune, Olivier worked for 10 years in radio as both an announcer and as a night-time DJ before giving up the rock~n~roll lifestyle to take over the family Domaine alongside his brother in 1992. The appellation of Chitry is bucolic beauty at its finest. Located in the Yonne, slightly under 10 miles from Chablis yet with both similarities and differences in soils and overall terroir.
"I almost cringe when pundits refer to this as 'baby Chablis', mostly because the wines from this region maintain their own personalities quite well. There is piercing minerality here but there is also an abundance of yellow apple, white flowers and subtle peach tones. In the mouth it seems to pirouette like a ballerina on speed before it gains depth and tenderness with a combo of marine and fine spice aspects arriving on the finish. Tres prêt a boire! Enjoy with scallops, prawns or soft-ripened cheeses.
Hypnotized and Naked. Damn, that would be a great title for a country music record but it could also be the title for just about any delicious unoaked Chablis. In this case with an artist on the level of Louis Michel, it would be akin to country music royalty like Johnny Cash.
"Before I expound any further with today's words, I must make a proclamation regarding Chablis. "Chablis is a region and village in France where Chardonnay is grown, not a jug wine!" We can thank the jagoffs at Gallo for that. The merde they call Chablis has NOTHING to do with the small region which surrounds the VILLAGE of Chablis in France! One of the grand scale producers, Louis Michel's 2012 is nothing short of stunning. The old vine intensity is evident as soon as you put the glass to your nose, this is essence of Chablis, possessing scents of oyster shell, wet stone and gunflint abound as well as some subtle citrus scents. Rich and pronounced texture with excellent tension, laser-focus and grip. The finish is long, stylish and definitely a gift from the soil, this scintillating white Burgundy can be enjoyed with crustaceans or grilled salmon done on a plank. No problem to age 4-6 more years as well.
"These days, Pouilly-Fuisse's wines are not what you perceive from 25 years ago. Becoming popular in the 80s, seemingly everyone jumped aboard the wagon which caused overproduction which resulted in an inevitable quality slippage by the latter part of the decade. After the decline of its popularity, aside from 2 Domaines, this is an appellation that struggled through most of decade of the 90s. However, something occurred while the wine was out of favor; the farmers took over and small Domaines came to the forefront making better wines than ever. It used to be Domaine Ferret and Chateau Fuisse that were the best and the gap was very large. Now the gap has shrunk tremendously and someone like Pierre Vessigaud (along with many others) who followed their path, is making wines on par with these two stalwarts.
"With Pierre's wine, Vieilles Vignes really means something. Farmed organically from 30 small parcels and with 40-80 year old vines, this wine is so damn good and won't cost a second mortgage to drink and age. The finesseful use of oak (no new barrels) meshes in nicely with the entire package as the wine unfolds and shows off nectarine, orange and underlying saline and stoniness. Hints of spiced butter come through and brings forth even more character. In the mouth it is lacy and shows impressive graceful movement beneath all of the saturation and depth from the old vines. Serious detail, class and electricity on the everlasting finish which leaves the drinker wanting more Think Pouilly-Fuissé doesn't age??? Pierre opened up a 2007 when I visited the Domaine back in February and it was sterling. Have this over the next 6-8 years with richer seafood like sole, crab or salmon."
2901 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211
WEEKEND HOURS @ cork
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 2pm - 7pm
Everyone is welcome to stop in and shop during our public hours.
Everyday Wine
1520 NE Alberta
Tues - Sat, 2 - 10
Friday night flights (5-9pm)
"Friday, July 18th
PINKS - Round II; $15."
1515 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
Tel: (503) 287-2897
"July 18
Champagne and Sparkling! It's tough to beat the feeling of a mid-July Oregon Friday night so let's make it even better and drink some bubbles! New and old favorites from both Champagne and non-Champagne regions including Chartogne-Taillet, Bérêche, Denois, and more. $15"
3535 SW Multnomah Blvd
Portland, OR 97219; store phone: 503-244-2617.
"Wine order hot-line voice mail: 503-203-3384
Email orders preferred: firstname.lastname@example.com
"Friday, July 18 our "Friday Tasting" 5:00 - 7:00 pm ...always ends at 7 pm sharp! --$5.00 fee--
"Kyle Chaney of Corridor No.5 Imports will be pouring selections from Italy and France:
"Vin Giocondo Falanghina 2011 $9.99
Hillsides of Ponte and Benevento district, Sannio – Campania with
South-west exposure - 300 meters above sea level.
"The Vin Giocondo is straw yellow in colour with fine aromas of
mature exotic fruit. Full in the mouth, finishing nicely and
supported by an good freshness
"Marotti Campi Luzano Verdicchio 2012 $13.99
Straw yellow color with light green reflections. Aromas of acacia, broom and wildflowers, chamomile with typical hints of almond. Dry, savory, mineral, with hints of green apple and pleasantly almond finish.
"Scarbolo Sauvignon 2012 $14.99
An amazing value. This 100% Sauvignon blanc is very structured with stone fruit layers of mango, peach and apricot. Complex herbaceous notes on the palate with harmonious minerality notes on the intense finish. Paired with parmesan, sesame and horseradish crusted salmon.
"AIX Rose 2013 $13.99
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Counoise
A pale, bright pink robe. The nose has a lot of finesse, with aromas of red berries and yellow grapefruit. The wine has a soft, floral mouth attack with good texture and a nice, long aftertaste.
"Terracruda Vettina Pergola Rosso $9.99
Vernaccia di Pergola (Aleatico) Marche
The Pergola Rosso is predominantly made from a native clone of Aleatico, which is an aboriginal biotype of Pergola. The grape provides this wine with an aromatic complexity both to its taste and to its complexity. "Vettina communicates, through a sensation of youth and aroma, the maximum expression of the territory. Ideal for moment of relax and carefreeness."
"Vigouroux Cahors 2012 $11.99
This Cahors red wine is medium-to-full bodied and jam-packed with bright black fruit flavors — blackberries, plums, wild raspberries and wild bramble fruits with hints of spice, smoke and a charming earthy minerality. On the palate it has a plump, rounded mouthfeel, with supple tannins, that give just enough grip and structure. Moderately long length with a minerally finish, this is an honest wine that combines a strong sense of place with plenty of fruit flavor.
" ...and there may be a mystery wine at Dave's desk
2222 NW Quimby St.
(off 22nd Ave.)
"July 18: It's a Pinot Blanc Celebration! Pinot Blancs from Alsace, Oregon, Italy, Germany, and more!"
4316 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215
"Whites From Six Different Terroirs ($15)
Friday April 18th 2014 4 pm - 7:30 pm @ Mt Tabor Fine Wines
"Man oh man, I am totally pumped about this tasting!!!! I have enjoyed all of these wines in recent weeks and each and every one knocked me out. To be able to secure and pour this, the tasting I've had in mind for a while, is unusual in that there is almost always an issue with supply or distributor/ importer F ups. There is something for everyone here. First of all, let's talk Massa Timorasso. Hum, ever had Timorasso before? Neither had I until recently. I have much to say about all of these so to keep it short, this is the most exciting wine discovery of the past year for me and I have the opportunity to discover a lot. I have a great urge to go on forever about this wine but we can talk at the tasting.
"I was lucky enough to be able to score a small supply of the Michel Vire Clesse from Burgundy. The local dist. was out but I was able to get some out of Seattle. Terrific White Burg for $25 (suppress urge to put a bunch of !!!!! in here). We had the Alsace Pinot Blanc from Schoenheitz on the back deck on a recent warm evening and it was just delightful. Sigalas is in the top three of my fave Greek wineries and it's located on the beautiful island of Santorini. Sourced from two indigenous varieties, Assyrtiko and Athiri, this wine will show you how far Greece has come in its chase up the quality ladder. The Wachau is the most important and finest wine growing area of Austria.
"Gruner Veltliner is Austria's own and the Domaine Wachau Federspiel (late harvested and dry) is a great example. And to bring it all to a major climax we have the Arterberry Maresh "Maresh Vineyard" Chardonnay. I have said it before, this wine is historic in that it will show the winemakers (and consumers) in Oregon and the rest of the world the great potential of Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley. Here's the way to look at it. For Pinot Noir, Oregon is the closest thing to Burgundy in quality and style. All you have to do is taste Thomas and you'd be convinced that you were tasting a great bottle of a Premier Cru from Chambolle Musigny.
"Well, it makes sense that Chardonnay would follow. It's taken us time to get the growing and making of Chardonnay down but with the Arterberry Maresh we have an example of the great potential we hold here in the Willamette Valley. There are some that have preceeded it (Cameron, Eyrie) but neither come close to the aromas, textures and flavors Jim Maresh has coaxed from these old vines that his Grandpa planted decades ago. Think Meursault or Puligny Montrachet. That's it. I hope I haven't taken too much of your time but this is an important tasting if you want to taste and learn about great white wine!!!!!!!! (there, I did it !!!!!!) I simply can't wait to taste this as a full flight."
"The Lineup
"2011 Domaine Schoenheitz, Pinot Blanc "Val St. Gregoire" $16
Alsace, France
"2012 Domaine Wachau, Gruner Veltliner "Terrassen" Federspiel $17
Wachau, Austria
"2013 Sigalas, 75% Assyrtiko- 25% Athiri $19
Santorini, Greece
"2010 Vigneti Massa, Timorasso Derthona $29
Monleale- Piemonte, Italia
"2012 Domaine Michel, Vire Clesse Tradition $25
Burgundy, France
"Premium Pour ($7)
"2012 Arterberry Maresh, Chardonnay "Maresh Vineyard" $75
Dundee Hills, Oregon
"And, don't forget that next week Friday July 25th we'll be featuring The Killer B's; Barolo, Barbaresco & Barbera. If you can't join us this Friday for these delicious whites, we're looking forward to seeing you next Friday!"
Portland Wine Merchants
1430 SE 35th Avenue, Portland
Nothing received, nothing posted, stop buy, take a chance
2537 NW Upshur St
Portland, OR 97210
Nothing schedule for Friday or Saturday, 18th and 19th
SE Wine Collective (AKA: Division Wine)
7960 SE 13TH Ave. Portland, OR 97202
"WINE TASTINGS are held every Friday from 5-7:30 pm. We pour a selection of 5 or 6 different wines and the cost is $10 per person, unless otherwise noted.
"Charles Smith and Secco Wines!!
"This Friday evening we are tasting through selections from one of the larger personalities in wine, Charles Smith. Charles is a self taught winemaker who has put out some of the hottest wines in the country. This Friday we are tasting a bunch of wines from his line-up out of Washington, along with several wines from Italy. These are not delicate little flowers here, he takes his wines to the edge, yet just when you think it may be too much, they mellow and retreat. Dani, from D'Vine Wines, will be here to pour as you walk your way through the line-up. Join us from 5 - 7:30 pm, this Friday for what is sure to be a great tasting!"
137 SE 28th Av
Portland, OR 97214
ph: 503.235.8545
July 18, 2014
World Wide Pinot Noir!!
"I'm delving into far flung wine regions like the Thracian Valley of Bulgaria that this is the most wide ranging pinot fest we've ever put together. Now I don't know if pinot noir is what Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev is throwing down with those traditional Bulagarian treats of ezik v maslo or shishcheta, but I do know at nine bucks a bottle he can afford to pair it with anything! In case you haven't seen Plevneliev's picture, here he is: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is half-Bulgarian. I'm telling you, Bulgaria is a comer!
"But Bulgaria isn't all that is on our mind tomorrow. Not when we can also vinously visit Italy, France, Chile, Austria, and Oregon. All without having to stop drinking during takeoff and landing This is going to be a pretty awesome event, and a rather rare treat that will leave you quite impressed and satisfied. How satisfied? This satisfied….
-2012 VINI Pinot Noir "Thracian Valley" (Bulgaria) $8.95
-2012 CONO SUR Pinot Noir "Reserva Especial" (Chile) $13.95
-2009 DOMAINE 7 TERROIRS Bourgogne Pinot Noir (France)$15.95
-2012 J. HOFSTATTER Pinot Nero "Meczan" (Italy) $20.95
-2010 GROCHAU CELLARS Pino Noir "Willamette Valley" $23.95
And the world iof pinot becomes ever more mind blowing with our bonus selections…
-2012 PETER SCHANDL Pinot Noir "Wachau" (Austria) $23.95
-2012 WALTER SCOTT Pinot Noir "Clos des Oiseaux" (Oregon)$36.95
-2005 DOMAINE NICOLAS POTEL Beaune "1er Cru Teurons" $49.95…Just had a bottle of this from my own cellar two nights ago. "Classic red Burgundy that though not cheap, is a great "relative value".- BB; 90 pts-Wine Spectator: "Smoky black cherry aromas and flavors are attractive in this chewy red, which is lush and open for the vintage."
"I hear you, "Why isn't their any California pinot?" Two reasons: if you're going to kick anyone to the curb, who better than Cali's overripe pinots; and do we really care about California pinots? So taste the rest of the world by dropping in anytime between 4:30 and 8:00 tomorrow. Ten dollars for the first five; a worthy bit more for the bonus pleasure to come. Bring some nibbles and you will be set. See you here!
July 25: VINO's Tour de France…the race is coming to an end and we'll wind our way through the French countryside via wine bottle!"
525 NW Saltzman Rd
Portland, Or
503 643 5655
Friday, July 18
'Tasting Gamble Family Wines of Napa
4 to 7
3037 N. Williams Av
Portland, Or
503 619 1918
Nothing received, nothing posted, no idea. Take a chance
World Class Wines
269 A Avenue
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034
"World Class Wines offers regularly scheduled Friday night wine tastings at our
"Lake Oswego shop from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Six wines for $15.00 with an optional
"Italy Friday Night Tasting July 11th 4:30-8:00pmCalifornia Friday Night Tasting 7/18 4:30-8pm
No one disputes that California has some of the best wine growing regions as well as winemakers in the world. Come join us on Friday Night to taste some of these exceptional wines. Rick will be selecting a great variety including reds, whites, and rose'.


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Accused Tampa shooter Curtis Reeves has been denied bail in the movie theater shooting that left Chad Oulson dead. Now new details are emerging about the retired police captain, and they may well shed a new light on the heartbreaking incident. WTSP shared the details on Jan. 15.
A woman named Jamira Dixon has come forward and says that the accused Tampa shooter had confronted her about texting at the same movie theater two weeks ago. She says that she was texting before a movie at the Cobb movie theater when Curtis Reeves got irate with her.
Dixon says she put her phone away, but then a man in front of her started texting as well. That is when she says Reeves yelled at him. Dixon goes on to say that the man later followed her to the bathroom and glared at her, according to the Daily News. Now she looks back at the incident and feels chills over what could have happened had things progressed any further.
Chad Oulson died and his wife Nichole Oulson was injured after the accused Tampa shooter got into an altercation with them Monday during a screening of "Lone Survivor." Reeves faces a second-degree murder charge. His lawyer argued that he has spent his life protecting the community, but bail was denied.
The defense contends that the accused Tampa shooter feared for his life after being hit with an "unknown object" during the dispute. However, many wonder now if the apparent prior incident with Dixon that is eerily similar may cause issues with the defense's argument. That unknown object involved in Monday's dispute is said to have been popcorn thrown by Oulson.
Many have come forward to defend the accused Tampa shooter, while Chad Oulson has been described as a "gentle spirit" by his devastated family and friends.


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"The Walking Dead" has introduced some new faces to the series, and now fans are being given new inside scoop on one of the new arrivals. On Feb. 18, TV Guide shared the latest comments made by Michael Cudlitz. He arrived at the end of the last episode as Abraham.
In the comics, Rick and Abraham are quite close, but the series will handle their relationship differently. Cudlitz teased the following about the pair:
Some of those stories that join us together have been told already. At that point in the comics, they have an understanding. We're going to handle it differently.
Cudlitz did not reveal more about the situation, but Abraham still hasn't met Rick on the series yet. That could change soon though. For now, Rick is with Michonne and Carl.
A sneak peek shared by News To Shows on Tuesday shows a conversation between Michonne and Rick. She wants to know if they have found a new home. Rick isn't sure yet, but she knows they need more supplies while he figures that out. He is ready to join her and Carl on their supply run, but she tells him to rest.
What do you think? Are you ready to see what happens next with Rick on this series? "The Walking Dead" will continue to air on Sunday nights on AMC.
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Sam Goodman (March 1, 1931 - August 5, 1991)
Sam Goodman was born in the poverty-stricken coal mining hills of Bremen, Cullman County, north Alabama. Sam's brother, Howard Goodman formed his family singing group, putting together versions of the Goodmans featuring various combinations of his brothers and sisters, Sam, Charles (Rusty), Bobby, Ruth, Eloise, Stella and Gussie Mae, in 1938.
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Bears Want to Know: Are We There Yet?
Jason Haver
The wave counts suggest an intermediate turn is near, but are we there yet?
Yesterday saw a solid gap down after the weekend Cyprus news, but buyers appeared immediately, and the market rallied strongly into the afternoon, before running into some selling again into the close. The question everyone wants answered now is whether this is merely a low-degree fourth wave correction (a deceleration of the uptrend) or the beginning of a larger shift in trend. Let's discuss a few factors relating to both.
The first salient point is the fact that the ensuing rally was able to overlap 1555.74, which is the potential bottom of a first wave down. In the Elliott Wave model, this is significant because it eliminates certain possibilities -- specifically, it eliminates the possibility that the ensuing rally was a fourth wave correction to the prior decline. That gives the decline the appearance of being three waves (an ABC decline), which is typically the sign of a correction to an ongoing trend. It's not entirely clear-cut in this case, though, because a series of first and second waves could overlap the 1555 price territory without violating the rules.
Yesterday I suggested
we give equal weight to both wave counts, and I still think it's too close to call. However, given the overlap at 1555, the position of the decline within the larger waveform, and the fact that the trend should generally be given the benefit of the doubt, one might consider giving
odds to the black count shown on the chart below. Trade below 1545 would start to open things up for the bears, while trade above 1563.62 would confirm the black count.
I've also added a series of if/then target equations to the annotation box, along with my interpretation of the relative probabilities for each target. Those probabilities are read given what's in the charts right at this exact moment, and thus could increase or decrease as more information becomes available from the market.
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The hourly chart is unchanged from yesterday, and the alternate count still remains a very real potential. In the event of the alternate count, minimum preliminary targets with the market in its current position range from 1485-1525, but could extend lower and would have to be adjusted in real time.
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The long-term chart of the
(INDEXSPX:.INX) shows that the market continues to push against the prior long-term peaks. While I haven't annotated the chart with a wave count, I have noted on the chart that there are two pivotal price points to the downside. As we just discussed, the peaks and troughs of potential first waves are important in Elliott Wave -- so I've noted the last two prior assumed first wave peaks.
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In conclusion, the market only answered one question yesterday: There were indeed buyers waiting -- so bulls didn't appear too anxious to run screaming for the hills just yet. There's a lot of ambiguity in the short-term pattern, but from a near-term perspective, the overlap at 1555 should give bears pause ("paws"?), because we have not yet seen an impulsive move (a five wave form) in the downward direction. Meanwhile, at higher wave degree (longer time frames), it is still anticipated that the rally has either reached or is approaching an intermediate peak. And as I
discussed in detail on Friday
, I still believe the FOMC meeting has the potential to be significant. In any case, the turn I'm anticipating is not presently expected to be a
peak, but if my intermediate wave counts are correct, should still lead to a good correction. Trade safe.
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The gold dress (on the pic) looks better than the blue I bought. I didn't wear it.
Shame, because I like this style.
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