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A quick synopsis of the everpopular pig celebration: Pigstock, via Traverse City Record Eagle.
A quick synopsis of the everpopular pig celebration: Pigstock, via Traverse City Record Eagle.
Wrapping up three great days of Pigstock in Traverse City, MI, and I'll write more about it, but had to quickly share the astonishing differences in breeds of hogs, and most important, the difference between a factory-farmed pig and a properly raised pig. Above Brian Polcyn shows four different breeds. On the left is the belly of a factory-farmed pig, breed not known. Notice how diminutive it is, how little fat is on that loin, which I guarantee tastes like cardboard when cooked. Compare it to the one he's holding up, a farm-raised Berkshire-Duroc mix. When you buy the one on the left, not only will it not be a pleasure to cook and eat, you have cast a vote for more just like it. When you buy a belly from a farm-raised Berkshire, you Read On »
I'm presumably in Stonington, Maine, cutting pig and rejoicing in the glories of the hog with Charcuterie pal and co-author Brian Polcyn, to benefit the Island Culinary & Ecological Center. (Join us if you're anywhere near Stonington! Details here.) From Maine we return to wonderful Traverse City and Pigstock, so I'm reposting this splendid cocktail made from gin and preserved Michigan cherries (don't have any on hand? improvise!—a gin sour with preserved fruit). —MR A PR firm sent me a bottle of Nolet's gin, which I was happy to taste (and used in The Southside), but when I was researching the gin I came across a Cocktail Enthusiast review of the gin, and lo! What's this? The author of the post, Kevin Gray, included a cocktail recipe pairing the gin with sour cherries. His post Read On »
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There is a saying that I really appreciate, "Let your life speak." It originally came from the Quakers but it applies to all of us.
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My backyard is again filled with snow, the birds are eager at the feeder, and the icicles hang long and pointed off the eaves. It's hard to believe Easter is so near, that the Passion of our Lord is so soon to be remembered.
In antiquity, adultery was considered one of the most severe transgressions a woman could commit. Not only was it seen as a fundamental breach of trust, but it also put into doubt the paternity of children raised in the family. A child born out of wedlock, passed off as a legitimate heir could eventually lead to transfer of family property into a stranger's hands.
The readings chosen for the Mass of this day invite us to enjoy a story and to reflect on it. Satisfactory promises, you might say.
Imagine you are stranded alone in a desert with nothing but sand stretching for hundreds of miles. Would you choose to trust God or would fear get the upper hand?
In my job as a counselor there have been many times over the years when I have had a conversation with a client that goes something like this:
For most of my life, Lent has been my favourite period in the liturgical year. I suspect it has something to do with my distant childhood and the solemn, but expectant atmosphere prevailing in our home at that time.
The first of our readings for this Sunday's Mass consists of Isaiah's heady account of a visionary meeting with the Lord sitting in majesty, sumptuously arrayed, attended by seraphs, six winged – a rich experience. I like it a lot.
All of us have a dream. It may be covered by our losses and disappointments but it is there. It is a dream of freedom and love. A dream of making a real contribution to humanity. A dream of friendship, community and sharing life.
There is a parable told about a child who is afraid of the dark. The parent reassures the little boy, saying that he is not alone, that God is always with him and therefore he need not be afraid. The little boy responds, "But I want God with skin on him."


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If Utah loses this one, it looks like no bowling for them again this year.
Can we watch this game or is it on that Pac 12 mess again?
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Two of top three running backs out for USC
Two top tight ends out
All American marquis lee out.
No excuse to lose. And we won't.
Utah 27
King Phillips for win with field goal
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Oh no, Chris... you've done it again! They're doomed! lol!
{Oh that Chris... when will she ever learn?}
However, the game could be competitive when the USC 2nd stringers are forced to start. CA still winning tho...
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Lets Go Utes, you did it against Standford please beat the Trojans!!!!!
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But usc's second stringers are still 4 star recruits, oh my
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"Lets Go Utes, you did it against Standford please beat the Trojans!!!!!"
I'm with you, bro! Let's hope they do it! Too bad I can't get the game anywhere here but I'll be following the scores and updates on ESPN.
- 5:54 a.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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Let's see if the Utes can start winning conference games on the road. It needs to happen.
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If the utes are not playing on TV for an away game, then who agreed to that tv contract? Bed bugs in the library, no tv for away games, ute basketball.....the Utes are a disaster.......you'd think the govt was running them!
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USC is without 6 of their biggest offensive threats and you're still only predicting a 3 point win by the Utes?? What is that saying about your confidence in the U? Don't get me wrong I'm hoping for a Utah win, but I don't like our chances after last week's performance.
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A wounded team not playing with a full deck, may be the medicine for an ailing ute team.
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Here's hoping for a good game. If the utes bring their A game, they stand a good chance. If not...
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Fight on!
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You do remember that Utah lost their 2nd best receiver in the first game of the season. We lost what Coach Wittingham considered the two best tight ends in the conference. We may have our starting quarterback playing at ?% of full ability. We lost what was considered a starting line-backer preseason. A player who would have been a starting linebacker was not eligible until a week or so again due to NCAA in action against Miami. So it is not like we are full strength against USC. Then there is the BYU fan saying don't dismiss Boise State due to their starting quarterback not playing because their second string was more effective avoiding BYU's rush than the starter would have been. So in summary: to many BYU's win was great and the lack of a starting quarterback was no factor. And if Utah does well it is because USC has lost several starters (and the 4 star replacements were responsible for a possible upset) That's about it -isn't it cougars?
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"Two of top three running backs out for USC
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No excuse to lose."
So if the Utes do manage to upset the Trojans in the Coliseum, it won't mean much, since USC is missing almost all of its key players.
Thanks for clarifying that.
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Well utah didn't exactly "do well" now did they? What are your excuses now?
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Recent research into population standards of life satisfaction has revealed a remarkable level of uniformity, with the mean values for Western populations clustering at around three-quarters of the measurement scale maximum. While this seems to suggest the presence of a homeostatic mechanism for life satisfaction, the character of such a hypothetical device is uncertain. This paper proposes that well-being homeostasis is controlled by positive cognitive biases pertaining to the self. Most particular in this regard are the positive biases in relation to self-esteem, control and optimism. Past controversies in relation to this proposition are reviewed and resolved in favour of the proposed mechanism. The empirical data to support this hypothesis are discussed in the context of perceived well-being as an adaptive human attribute.
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JBS SA, which became the world's largest beef producer through more than 10 acquisitions in the past five years, said it wants to make more purchases as it bets on increased profit margins in the beef sector.
"We are looking into small, opportunistic acquisitions in Brazil," Chief Executive Officer Wesley Batista, 42, said today in a telephone interview from Porto Alegre, Brazil. "Beef margins are expected to improve and we want to be ready for the new cycle." He didn't disclose the amount to be spent.
Beef margins are expected to rise because of declining cattle prices in Brazil, he said. Acquisitions should be financed with cash, said Batista, who took over as CEO at the Sao Paulo-based company in February 2011.
JBS agreed today to lease Frangosul poultry plants in Brazil from Groupe Doux for an undisclosed amount. Last month, it bought two beef plants in the north of the country and offered to buy bankrupt Brazilian meat packer Independencia SA for 268 million reais ($139 million). In February, JBS leased four slaughterhouses from Guapore Carnes.
JBS shares fell 1.2 percent to 7.34 reais at the close in Sao Paulo. The Bovespa stock index slumped 2 percent.


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This is the route of the new section of highway, all of which is under construction. The south end is most complete, and the further north you go the less progress there has been. I hiked the distance in five seperate sections, from south to north, with distances ranging from 1.5 to 3 miles in length. My hikes were round-trip, so they ran from 3 to 6 miles total, each.
Section 1: Interstate 10 to Morton Ranch Rd. Distance: 2 miles, 4 round-trip.
Section 2: Morton Ranch Rd. to Clay Rd., and beyond. Distance 1.5 miles, round trip 3 miles.
Section 3: Clay Rd. to FM 529. Distance: 3 miles, 6 round trip.
Section 4: FM 529 to House and Hahl Rd. Distance: 3 1/4 miles, round trip 6 1/2 miles.
Section 5: House and Hahl Rd. to one-mile short of Highway 290. Distance 3 miles, round trip 6 miles. At the north end here you run out of road-surveyed land and hit a pasture fenceline, beyond which appears to still be private property. So I fell just short of my goal of reaching Hwy 290.
Construction at I-10.
I-10 interchange.
Bridge pillars going up.
Culverts lined up awaiting installation.
More culvert.
Bulldozer with GPS tracking.
Crane with drill attachment.
Drill attachment.
Bridge support concrete form.
Bridge supports going up.
Reinforcing bar (re-bar) cages for bridge support pilings.
Re-bar cage embedded in ground.
Overpass wall, looking like a fortress.
Overpass wall going up.
Temporary bridge over creek for construction equipment.
Running the entire length of one side of the new highway is a ditch for electrical cables.
The pipe that goes in the ditch, with four separate channels.
Fiber optic cable inside flat tape.
Junction box for the cabling, which will be used to run highway signs and such.
Several locations had motion detector security cameras like this one, set up in a box shaped pattern with a camera at each corner pointed inward. Equipment would be parked inside the box, so that it would be covered by surveilance to prevent theft and vandalism. Don't walk in front of them, or you might get blamed for anything bad that happens there...
The security cameras transmit a signal wirelessly to this box, which in turn sends the signal out by cell phone to some remote monitoring office. This would also be located on the edge of the secure perimeter.
Power lines marching off endlessly to the horizon.
Now for some wildlife stuff. The prairie is covered with ranchland, and new fencing has been put up down both sides of the new highway to keep the cows in their pastures.
A curious and nice looking cow.
Crawdad castle.
Tuft of fur caught on a barb on a barbed wire fence, where an animal climbed through - probably a deer.
Who has been sleeping here in this lush grass?
Pink eggs, snail I think.
Close-up of pink egg cluster.
Feline tracks, perhaps a bobcat.
Deer tracks, slipping in the mud. The round disc is a 25-cent coin for scale. Other tracks seen: coyote, possum, raccoon. I didn't see any wild pig tracks, which surprises me.
Wooly booger, munching on the tip of a bud.
Night heron.
Swallows in double-decker mud nest under bridge.
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY! Butterfly love.
What's this big bare spot in the thick grass? An ant nest!
Another ant nest, showing "roads" radiating outward from the nest, where the vegetation has been beaten down by millions of tiny little ant footprints as they scurry off in lines to forage for food.
The main entrance to the nest.
Blackberries are everywhere!
Odd blue flower with only two petals. No, this isn't just an oddball, they're all like this. According to Kay, this is a "Blue Dayflower". Note: a few of my photos came up a little fuzzy, as flowers are hard to focus upon - my apologies.
There were lots of these around, often on huge bushes.
Prickly pear cactus, somewhat of a rarity in this area.
Dandelioin in both flower form, and gone-to-seed stage.
When I don't know the names of flowers, I just make up my own. So I call these "red droopies". Kay says it's a "Mexican hat". Hmmm, maybe a droopy red Mexican hat.
And here are more droopies - yellow Mexican hat.
Tallowtree, Popcorntree.
Honey suckle. I learned as a kid to pinch off the base of the flower and pull the pistel out the back, which brings a drop of sweet nectar out with it, and then you put that on your tongue to taste what a hummingbird tastes.
Morning glories?
Primrose - Pretty in pink.
Either Phlox or Meadow Pink
Close-up of same.
Sensitive briar
Blue-eyed Grass
This reminds me of some exotic orchid.
My favorite of all! I've dubbed this "purple scraggly". By gosh, just look at all that's going on with this flower. The center has three white spokes, underneath that is five green spokes, and surrounding the spokes are five yellow blobs arranged end to end, three green petals that have a barb on the end, the rest of the pettles in purple, and scraggly filaments running the length of the petals. Wow!
Indian blanket. Mostly red, yellow trim.
Same flower with less red, more yellow.
Seed pods. Don't lay down for a nap next to these, or they might assume your human form, like in that old science fiction movie "The Body Snatchers". Run for your life!
Partridge Pea
Small white flowers climbing a central stalk in a spiral pattern.
Sunflower against overcast sky.
Yellow swamp flowers.
Purple thistle, with bud. I like the name "thistle" - when you say it, it sounds like you're talking with a lisp.
Thistle with white dots on the end of the spikes.
Thistle with yellow dots on the tips, and a red bug.
Yellow thistle.
White thistle.
Thistle going to seed.
Lichen on tree trunk.
Tree trunk with bumps and barbs.
White and yellow.
With bee! The bee sets himself down in the middle and starts scooping up pollen with his legs onto his belly. He only spends about three seconds per flower, so I had to follow him around for a while before I finally got this photo.
Exotic looking.
White dainties. Very aromatic, and the bugs liked them too.
White fluff clusters.
Looking like something out of a Dr. Seuss illustration. Where's the Lorax?
Wine cups.
Wine cups, aptly named because they're shaped like a wine glass, and the color of a fine wine.
Yellow fluffy.
Just north of Clay Rd. is a concrete lined drainage ditch for Bear Creek, which is a fine pallet for graffiti artists. This saying is actually thoughtful.
While this one is rather disturbing.
I'd like to be able to read these, but often they're so abstract you can't make out what the heck they're trying to say.
Some of them, actually exhibit some good art skills.
This one is under a bridge near I-10. Is it just a joke by the bridge builder referring to spanning the ditch and reaching the other side? Or is it someone contemplating his mortality and what lies beyond life?
Bear Creek, in one of the few places where it's still in it's natural state.
One of a series of lakes up at the north end near Hwy 290. Contains ducks. I'm hoping these won't be destroyed by the highway...
Crackled mud.
The construction workers are trashy sum-beeches. There seems to be little effort to pick up after themselves when they eat lunch.
Only a few of these spotted alongside the new highway.
Only a few of these also. Kind of a joke, actually. Small plots would be fenced off to keep the construction equipment out. Yet tens of thousands of acres are being destroyed to build this highway.
On a hot day, take your shade any way you can find it.
Lunch break.
Muddy boots. There are some places that look like hardened mud, but when you step on them it's just a thin crust, and you sink in up over your ankles in mud.
The hiker and photographer, taking a break under a cool, shady bridge.


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Fort Wayne Pit Bull Coalition announced their "3nd Annual Pits in the Park" event to be held on September 13th, 2014 at Freimann Square, downtown Fort Wayne. "Pits in the Park" will include multiple shelters, rescues, and local businesses as vendors, raffles, microchipping and Free nail trimming, live music throughout the event, a "kissing booth" for attendees to make a donation for a loving pit bull "kiss", and a "Pit Bull Parade" open for everyone to participate.
"Pits in the Park" will run from 11:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, September 13th, 2014. The Pit Bull Parade is at 2:00pm and will be a route around the Freimann Square block.
The music line-up consists of Ramon Volez and Djenetic Drift, along with Education Seminars on training, wellness, and the importance of spay and neuter.
"Bringing the community together to celebrate a breed of dog that is often times misjudged is important, but even more so, educating the public and pit bull owners on proper ownership is paramount to promoting a community that is safe for everyone."
Fort Wayne Pit Bull Coaltion is a 501c3 (tax exempt) nonprofit animal welfare group dedicated to improving the conditions for pit bull type dogs in northern Indiana through education, public awareness, and providing resources for pit bulls in need.
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2014 Neyers "Left Bank Red" Napa Valley Red Blend
Review Date: 07-27-2016
Neyers has really knocked it out of the park with the release of this outstanding red. It is without doubt one of the best Napa blends I've tasted in this price range for some time. "Left Bank" is lush and dense with loads of mouth-coating black currant fruit, fine ripe tannins and an overall complexity that satisfies from start to finish. Take this one to the next dinner party and pick up a couple of bottles for yourself as well.
Price: $29.99
2011 Bava "Pianoalto" Barbera d'Asti Nizza Superiore
Review Date: 07-27-2016
Although I generally prefer Barbera aged in steel tanks or used wood barrels or casks, Roberto Bava convinced me otherwise during our recent visit to his estate in Piemonte. He was kind enough to open a bottle of Pianalto 1998 and we did a double-take. It's still fruit-rich with vibrant acidity and deftly integrated oak from new barrels used in the aging process. We not only had a snapshot of just how good this latest Pianalto will age but also how fantastic it is today after re-tasting it. World class Barbera.
Price: $24.99
2015 Guillaume Clusel "Traboules" Coteaux du Lyonnais
Review Date: 07-26-2016
This wine really took me by surprise. After having sampled a disappointing string of wines one afternoon, my colleague urged my to try this one. What a terrific Gamay! This is the kind of sub $20 red that I hope to come across in a bistro or café but rarely do. One that exceeds its price with delicious berry and blue fruit and a real sense of place. It's a versatile red that will pair with a wide range of foods (and maybe even seafood). Whether you're looking for a great table red or don't feel like springing for a Cru Beaujolais, try this one.
Price: $15.99
2013 Einaudi "Vigna Tecc" Dogliani (Dolcetto)
Review Date: 07-26-2016
Dogliani is a geographic region to the South of the Barolo zone that is planted almost exclusively to Dolcetto. It's here that this grape varietal reaches a level of concentration and complexity that many consider to be Dolcetto at its finest. The Einaudi estate is one of the top producers in Dogliani their latest wines have just arrived. Vigna Tecc is produced from their best vines and the 2013 is both fragrant and flavorful offering waves of blue and berry fruit along with ripe tannins and a hint of almond on the finish. Although it's wonderful to drink now, don't hesitate to cellar it for a couple of years. Especially good with meats, pastas, pizza and stews.
Price: $22.99
2010 Capanna Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 07-26-2016
I've always considered Capanna among the most classic style producers as they stick to traditional farming and the use of large barrels during the aging process. In the best vintages their wines are generally well structured with firm tannins and substantial acidity. Well, their 2010 is in a class of it's own as it is blessed with more of everything. Concentrated fruit, bold tannins, impressive acidity and overall freshness that combined, make this one of the most intriguing 2010 Brunellos. Put this one in the cellar for at least a couple of years or give it a good decant if opening it sooner.
Price: $46.99
2011 di Majo Norante "Ramitello" Biferno Rosso
Review Date: 07-25-2016
At $12.99, this wine definitely over delivers. It's smooth, velvety and packed with plummy black fruit and surprising concentration and length. Customers are already coming back for second or third purchases so we expect it to sell quickly. We think you'll love it as much as we do.
Price: $12.99
2012 Terre del Palio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Review Date: 07-19-2016
Vino Nobile has been a shrinking category in the US for many years mainly due to the competition from Chianti, higher price points and change in style. That being said, we are pleased to offer this new arrival from Montepulciano that's sure to impress. Hats off to my colleague Greg St Clair for sourcing this beauty. The Palio is 90% Sangiovese with the remaining 10% consisting of Cabernet and Merlot. The Bordeaux varietals add just the right depth and texture yet Sangiovese remains front and center. Wonderful aromas of earthy dark fruit are complemented by a round and juicy palate with just the right touch of acidity. This is outstanding Vino Nobile, period.
Price: $24.99
2013 La Massa "La Massa" Toscana
Review Date: 07-19-2016
This vintage of La Massa strikes me as a benchmark as the wine has moved from a full-bodied international version to a more classic yet full-bodied and savory Tuscan style blend. It's exceptionally balanced with a smoothly textured palate of layered black and red fruits with bright acidity throughout. Giampaolo Motta continues his impressive streak of great "La Massa" wines and this may very well be his best yet.
Price: $19.99
2013 Trinoro "Le Cupole" Toscana
Review Date: 07-19-2016
We had the pleasure of tasting this new release from Trinoro and were pleasantly surprised as it exceeded our expectations. Although previous vintages have been great, this one just seemed to hit the sweet spot. While it's a great introduction to the Super Tuscan category, it also offers Tuscan wine drinkers outstanding value. "Cupole" combines 62% Cabernet Franc with 24% Merlot,8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot and offers new world flare with a truly Tuscan taste. It's medium-to-full-bodied with savory flavors of blackberry, black currant, chocolate and minerals and mouthwatering acidity. Definitely worth picking up a bottle or two (or more). 6% Petit Verdot
Price: $29.95
2015 Domaine Begude Pinot Noir
Review Date: 07-19-2016
The wines of Begude seem often overlooked. I'm not sure if it's the simple white labels, but the wines are outstanding values that many are missing out on. The 2015 Pinot Noir is definitely one of their best yet. It's immediately inviting on both nose and palate with fresh and lively aromas and flavors of mixed red berries and blue fruit with grippy acidity and a lingering finish. The wine comes alive with food and is a delight at such an incredible price.
Price: $12.99
2013 Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi
Review Date: 07-19-2016
Due to the appellation itself, there is a lot of variance in style and substance between Colli Senesi Chiantis but our friends at Fattoria di Felsina, owners of Castello di Farnetella, produce one of the best. This is a substantial wine for the price that offers up plenty of wild red berry fruit laced with hints of licorice, vanilla and minerals. It's fresh, velvety and round and at $12.99, we imagine this will go quickly.
Price: $12.99
2013 Argiolas "Costera" Cannonau di Sardegna
Review Date: 07-17-2016
We regularly receive requests for affordable Cannonau from Sardinia and Argiolas answers the call once again. The Costera is a vibrant red with savory blackberry, black cherry and plum flavors and a freshness not always found with Cannonau. It's a versatile everyday wine that's especially good with grilled meats, cheeses and red sauced dishes.
Price: $12.99
2012 Cantine Ascheri Barolo
Review Date: 07-17-2016
It's rare that a Langhe winegrower can deliver a high quality Barolo at this price from year to year but Matteo Ascheri manages to do just that. His 2012 offers plenty of delicious fruit,complexity and zippy acidity and although it's ready-to-drink now, it will certainly cellar short-term. The Ascheri 2012 is one of the best Barolo values available.
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2010 Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Review Date: 07-12-2016
Some have argued that Brunello Riservas are not the best values and not always as good as the regular bottlings. In some cases that may be true, but we've found that the producers we import directly make outstanding Riservas, and this is no exception. This stunner was aged for three-and-a-half years in large casks and an additional six months in bottle before being released. The result is a full-bodied Sangiovese with polished tannins and juicy acidity imbedded in a mouthful of weighty strawberry fruit. There's also a hint of the classic Tuscan dust, my colleagues often note, that adds to the overall complexity. There's nothing not to love, and this is truly a testament to great wine from a great vintage that delivers—and at a price that's close to most non-riserva Brunellos.
Price: $69.99
2011 Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 07-12-2016
This was a very warm vintage from around August 10 until harvest, so our friends at Poggio Salvi picked a bit earlier to preserve the acidity needed to make good Brunello. We were, once again, impressed, as this wine delivers some serious Sangiovese goodness. It's immediately soft and round, with great extract and a flavor-packed palate of rich cherry fruit along with just the right touch of grippy acidity. We couldn't ask for more at this price, and we think Sangiovese fans will agree.
Price: $29.99
2014 Villa Poggio Salvi Rosso di Montalcino
Review Date: 07-12-2016
The 2014 vintage was one of the more difficult for vintners in Italy of late, and many in the wine world have been quick to write it off in favor of others. However, after having tasted so many successful wines from this year, we're looking forward to offering a number of outstanding 2014s. Due to the cool weather, Poggio Salvi took extra steps in the vineyards to ensure that only the best grapes were harvested for their wines, which is why this Rosso is so good. We expected to find a least a touch of herbal or green aromas, but instead were treated to a fragrant bouquet of bright strawberries with a pleasant hint of earthiness. The wine is bright, vibrant and lively, with a nice zip of acidity and plenty of delicious red fruit on the finish. Pair this with pastas, meats and cheeses.
Price: $14.99
2012 Grattamacco "L'Alberello" Bolgheri Superiore
Review Date: 07-08-2016
This wine immediately impressed us with its perfect balance of powerful fruit combined with finesse and subtlety. It hails from one of the top estates within Italy's Bolgheri region on the Tuscan Coast and is made primarily from Cabernet with a lesser amount of Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot to round it out. The result is a beautifully crafted claret style red with layered dark fruit and an elegant underlying structure. We recommend pairing this with meats and firm cheeses.
Price: $69.99
2012 Fontodi "Flaccianello della Pieve" Toscana
Review Date: 07-08-2016
Flaccianello remains one of the greatest Tuscan Sangioveses and the 2012 is regal. The Manetti family reduced the yields by twenty percent and carefully selected the grapes from five of their parcels to make this stunning wine. The fruit is dark, rich and aromatic and the wine is full-bodied with deftly integrated tannins and oak and the ability to age many years. Open now with proper aeration or allow it to develop in the cellar. Outstanding.
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2010 Poggio Antico "Altero" Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 07-04-2016
Altero is Poggio Antico's answer to the demand for a more modern style Brunello and the 2010 is without doubt one of their best ever. The wine is aged for two years in French oak Tonneaux barrels as opposed to three years in large casks like the classic style Brunello. Altero is rich, round and flavorful with exceptional balance and length and perfectly integrated oak. Although it's delicious now, it will only improve with time in the cellar. Definitely one of the top 2010s.
Price: $74.99
2014 Sesta di Sopra Sangiovese Toscana
Review Date: 06-28-2016
The vines for this wine are grown in prime soils, so it's no surprise just how good this wine is for the price. It's always among our best-selling Sangioveses, and any and all looking for a perennial Tuscan sleeper will want to purchase a few bottles before we run out. This delicious and affordable red definitely raises the bar.
Price: $13.99
2015 Domaine Lafage "Miraflors" Côtes du Roussillon Rosé
Review Date: 06-20-2016
Considering the high quality of the Lafage red wines it's no surprise just how good the Roussillon rose is. This top rate 2015, offers a delicious mélange of red berries and currants and a lively freshness and zip across the palate. There's also an unmistakable minerality that so many of our customers seek out. Impressive rose.
Price: $12.99
2011 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
Review Date: 06-10-2016
Those who've enjoyed the recent vintages of this top-tier Riserva will most certainly want to purchase the wonderful 2011. It's softer and less structured than the 2010, and although it's excellent now, it will certainly hold up nicely in the cellar thanks to its rich fruit and ample acidity. Another outstanding release from Monsanto!
Price: $18.99
2013 La Monacesca "Mirum" Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
Review Date: 06-10-2016
As fine as the regular bottling from this estate is, the Mirum takes Verdicchio to another level. It's a substantial white with very primary aromas of honey, acacia flowers and minerals, and a richly fruited and textured mouthful balanced with impressive acidity. There's more of everything, as Mirum is complex, impeccably integrated and long on finish and personality.
Price: $26.99
2014 Valle dell'Acate "Il Frappato" Vittoria
Review Date: 06-07-2016
We've long been fans of this winery and simply love their Frappato, a grape that is native to Sicily and produces lighter, less tannic reds. This one combines perfumed aromas of red berries, violets and sage and flavors of bright red fruit that make it ideally suited for cheeses, salami and seafood dishes. It's fresh and lively and we recommend giving it a brief chill prior to pouring. A perfect warm weather red.
Price: $19.99
2014 La Monacesca Verdicchio di Matelica
Review Date: 06-07-2016
We couldn't be more pleased to offer the wines of Aldo Cifola whose white wines rank among Italy's finest. Even in a challenging vintage like 2014, his Verdicchio is exceptional. It opens with scents of dried honey, soft citrus fruit and saline, and follows with a round, creamy palate of ripe mineral-driven lemon fruit and a long finish thanks to ample, bright acidity. Cifola harvests later than most other producers (which explains the wine's golden tinted color) yet is able to obtain oenological ripeness while preserving mouthwatering acidity. World-class Verdicchio. Seafood, vegetables, eggs and mild pastas with this one.
Price: $17.99
2013 Luce Della Vite "Lucente" Toscana
Review Date: 06-06-2016
Lucente is the second wine to Lamberto Frescobaldi's Luce, the acclaimed blend of Sangiovese and Merlot produced at the family's Montalcino estate. It represents a more modern interpretation of Tuscan reds with vibrant dark and wild berry fruits and plenty of tasty French oak to round it out. Open this now or give it some time in the cellar.
Price: $19.95
2010 Tassi Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 05-31-2016
Customers routinely ask us to recommend 2010 Brunellos that offer earlier drinkability yet are equally impressive. Tassi's 2010 is definitely one of our go to selections in this regard. This intriguing Sangiovese is medium to full-bodied, juicy and flavorful with wonderful minerally plum and cherry fruit that flows seamlessly across the palate. It's big on personality and a decadent treat at the price.
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2010 Tassi "Franci" Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 05-31-2016
This is Fabio Tassi's more classically styled Brunello as it ages in large casks for three years and truly expresses the complex characteristics of serious Sangiovese from Montalcino. It's an ethereal, medium weight gem with savory black fruit flavors enhanced by hints of minerals and florals along with plenty of stuffing from start to finish. A classic 2010 not to be missed.
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2013 Brancaia "Tre" Toscana
Review Date: 04-11-2016
Brancaia has turned the corner stylistically with the release of their 2013 "Tre." As opposed to the oakier, heavier wines of previous vintages, this delicious Rosso is medium-bodied, smooth and juicy with vibrant red and black berry fruits and a bright finish. This is the ideal Tuscan red to open now with a variety of meats, pastas and cheeses.
Price: $16.95
2011 Agostino Bosco "Neirane" Barolo
Review Date: 04-04-2016
Bosco's 2011 Neirane is made from Nebbiolo planted in Barolo's lesser known commune of Verduno where the soils are quite sandy and the resulting wines are generally more elegant and perfumed. This wine opens with an attractive array of red fruits, dried florals, minerals and a touch of oak spicing and delivers unexpected power and weight considering its origins. It's delicious now and will drink nicely over the next few years.
Price: $49.99
2011 Agostino Bosco "La Serra" Barolo
Review Date: 04-04-2016
The La Serra Vineyard inhabits a windy hillside location with soils comprised primarily of limestone and clay and the result is an elegant Barolo with ample underlying structure and longevity. The 2011 Bosco La Serra surprises with it's depth, complexity and freshness considering it hails from a very warm vintage. It's blessed with an expansive palate of delicious spiced cherry fruit along with a fine spine of tannins and acidity, and although approachable now, it will improve with time in the cellar. Having been initially aged in smaller French barrels and then transferred to larger casks, the wood influence is nicely integrated.
Price: $54.99
2011 Fratelli Barale Barolo "Cannubi"
Review Date: 04-03-2016
Barale's Cannubi is definitely a bit bigger and richer than their DOC and Castellero Barolos with its darker fruit, firmer tannins and weightier palate. Thanks to the warmer weather in 2011, it's approachable now yet retains bright fruit and fresh acidity throughout. There's less of this special Barolo available so don't miss out!
Price: $59.99
2006 Taittinger "Comtes de Champagne" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 03-11-2016
One of the true pleasures of our profession is the opportunity to taste extraordinary wines. Today afforded us just that. The 2006 Comtes de Champagne from Taittinger arrived and we were smitten. It offers an impressive combination of richness and freshness along with certain longevity. A mélange of captivating green apple and citrus aromas and a sumptuous and seamless palate make this wonderful today yet are only hints of its underlying complexity. Definitely one of the best value tete de cuvees made that is certain to reward with refinement.
Price: $134.99
2013 Tasca d'Almerita "Lamùri" Nero d'Avola Sicilia
Review Date: 03-02-2016
Lamuri is not only a terrific introduction to Nero d'Avola but also a wonderful Southern Italian red. The winery manages to produce a Nero d'Avola brimming with fresh plum and berry flavors along with hints of dried herbs, mineral and spice while avoiding the overripe fruit so often found in wines of this varietal. Lamuri is medium-to-full bodied, round, flavorful and ideal with a wide variety of meats, pastas and cheeses. This is an outstanding value red that definitely exceeds expectation.
Price: $17.95
2012 La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Review Date: 08-30-2015
Although we turn away numerous inexpensive reds lacking the quality standards we expect for our customers, we couldn't pass on this outstanding Montepulciano d'Abruzzo! It raises the bar in the everyday red category with a flavorful mouthful of plummy dark berry fruit, dusty ripe tannins and a bright finish. Here's a versatile daily drinker that we think you'll love as much as we do.
Price: $10.95
2014 Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Bianco
Review Date: 08-11-2015
This unique white blend from the Langhe immediately impresses with an engaging array of apple, pear and gooseberry aromas and a bright palate of layered fruit and crisp acidity. We're quite taken with this one and think you'll be, as well!
Price: $14.99
2013 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino
Review Date: 08-11-2015
Andrea Cortonesi is a talented winemaker dedicated to crafting notable reds from Montalcino, and his 2012 Rosso is definitely one to take seriously. This is a bigger, denser and more darkly fruited Sangiovese that takes a bit of time to open up before it struts its stuff. Put this one down for a few months if possible or enjoy with aeration. Meats, heavier pastas and hard cheeses with this one.
Price: $22.99
2010 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 07-07-2015
This is classic Brunello! Sensational aromas of dark berry fruits, dried florals, sandalwood and spice open up to a rich, luxurious mouthful of concentrated fruit. The acidity and tannins are in perfect balance with the fruit and although you can enjoy it today, it will only improve with a bit of age. A real sleeper pick.
Price: $44.95
2009 La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 07-07-2014
We enjoyed sampling this latest release from La Fortuna not only because it's so darn tasty but also due to the fact that we know so many of our customers will simply love it. Thanks to some flavorful concentrated fruit, mild acidity and rounded tannins, this silky smooth Brunello is ready to open and drink. Delicious.
Price: $29.99


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ACUFF — Joe Torres' first home run of the season came at the perfect time for Roosevelt.
WOODROW — Cooper gave Levelland the lead in the top of the seventh inning Saturday, but the Lobos gave it right back in the bottom of the seventh as the Pirates rallied to win 13-12 in a drama-filled District 2-3A opener at their home field.
Coronado cruised into Tuesday night's District 2-5A opener at Moegle Field, while Monterey was stuck in the mud and spinning its wheels.
WOLFFORTH — Frenship started sluggish Tuesday night when it faced District 3-4A opponent Canyon in a game that would determine the leader of the district.
COAHOMA — Eight of Roosevelt's nine batters had at least two hits — and the other walked three times — as the Eagles routed Coahoma 26-7 on Tuesday in a District 3-2A baseball game.
Facing Monterey is nothing new for Gary Hix, who coached against the Plainsmen at least twice every season during his seven years at Amarillo.
Jared Robinson pitched one of the better games of his high school career Saturday, which made losing it especially insufferable.
BUSHLAND — Bushland scored twice in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday to rally past Shallowater 3-2 in a non-district baseball game.
DUMAS — Frenship senior Xavier Vasquez pitched his first career no-hitter on Friday, leading the Tigers to a 2-0 win against Dumas in a District 3-4A baseball game.
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John McCain
Uniting to Ban Torture
Fair Questions for Sarah Palin
Hispanic Heritage Month, Immigration, and the Presidency
This week is significant in the lives of the more than 40 million Hispanics in the United States in that it marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Just the Facts
Ten Reasons Why This Election Should Be About Issues and Not Personalities
The presidential tickets in this election on both sides of the aisle have lots of "personality;" some of the candidates have even been referred to as "rock stars." John McCain's campaign manager Rick Davis has said that "this election is not about issues, this election is about a composite view of what people take away from these candidates." That has been widely interpreted as a prediction that the election will be about personalities more than about issues. That would be a tragedy. [...]
Jesus Convinces Some Evangelicals to Reject Torture
Based on some responses to my last post, and a new poll by Faith in Public Life and Mercer University, it seems there are many evangelicals who believe that there are in fact times when torture is necessary and proper. I am assuming these people also believe it is at [...]
Torturing the Least of These
Christians are people who follow a tortured and murdered God. This fact speaks clearly to what our values should be. One of those values should be a rejection of torture, violence in the name of "law" and the common good, and murder.
Currently, the U.S. government has been accused of torture at Guantanamo Bay and has
Fact-Checking and Faith First
John McCain's acceptance speech last night sought to present him as a maverick and bipartisan reformer, in contrast to the total partisanship of Sarah Palin the night before. She clearly relishes her own self-description as a pit bull with lipstick who fires up the conservative base, while McCain wants to reach out to the independents he knows he needs to win. He told his story again of how capture and torture took him from a reckless and selfish young man to a deep love for his [...]


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I have my domain BQQKSHELF.COM that I bought through Dreamhost. I set up a CNAME so that zach.bqqkshelf.com points to my app at zach.heroku.com.
The app at Heroku is working fine. Everyone can agree on that.
When I go to zach.bqqkshelf.com, everything seems to work okay too. When I ask my roommate to go to it, it works. When I go to it on my iTouch, it works.
When I IM my friends and ask them to go to zach.bqqkshelf.com, they get a time out error.
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The QA department that tests my apps at work uses an Oracle database that they all share. Things get really hairy w/ their cases getting changed. bug reported filed + I spend time just to find out the test case has been changed = time wasted.
What I'd like is for dev and qa to all have our own copy of Oracle running on our machines, so we can protect our data and chase our tails... less.
The problem, which I understand, is we don't have funding for all those licenses. Using an open source database won't work because we have all kinds of PL/SQL packages and triggers that I'm sure tie us to Oracle.
Does anyone know of a way (or maybe an open source product) to "fake" an Oracle database? There are no performance requirements at all. I don't mean mocking objects (we do use that for unit testing), but the actual "listening on a port for your request" RDMS. It's a longshot, but I have to ask.


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Can anybody give some information on timer_helper_thread() function of librt.so.1.
I am using posix timer_create() function in my application for timer functionality and i am using SIEV_THREAD for notifiction. When timeout happens, i could see in gdb that two thread are getting created. One is the thread whose start function i have specified and another is the thread whose start function is timer_help_therad() of librt.so.1. Among these two timer_helper_thread() is not exiting even after my thread is exiting. Can anbody tell me when will timer_helper_thread() exit and give some informatin on it?
We started with Q&A. Technical documentation is next, and we need your help.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, you can contribute.
Short answer: don't worry about it; it's an implementation detail and will clean up after itself when your program exits. But if you're curious...
From glibc's
And also:
So glibc (i.e. librt.so) assumes that the kernel cannot create a thread in response to a timer event -- that all it supports is sending a signal. So someone needs to receive that signal and create the handler thread. If you wanted to muck with the details of receiving the signal yourself, you wouldn't have used SIGEV_THREAD, so glibc doesn't bother you and instead creates its own thread just for handling timer events.
This timer helper thread lasts from the fist time you call
@jander: Your comment is interesting here "This timer helper thread lasts from the fist time you call timer_create() until your program ends." There are threads created on everytime a timer is timeout. Is this same as the timer_helper_thread() you mention? I have a similar post where I observe a separate thread created only for timer_create(). Would this be the timer_helper_thread()? Ref: New thread on invocation of timer_create()


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I have problem with the setting of this plugin: I insert the page ID but I don't see the comments.
On my Facebook fan page I have lots of comments, but the plugin give me this error:
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England manager has support in Brazil with a lack of stand-out candidates available
Roy Hodgson has been assured by the FA that he will continue as England manager until Euro 2016 despite a demoralising early exit from the World Cup. Hodgson said that he would not resign, and his employers will not force him down the plank.
According to the head of the governing body, the backing for Hodgson will not waver even if Tuesday's match against Costa Rica brings fresh misery. "We're supportive of Roy," Greg Dyke, the FA chairman, said. "We've asked him to stay. We don't see any value in changing. We think Roy's done a good job."
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Causes & Effects of Swelling Patient Financial Responsibility
The pace of change in the healthcare industry is accelerating rapidly. Higher expectations by patients for quality, cost, and transparency reflect our consumer-centric economy.
One of the most significant changes impacting healthcare providers is the shift from third-party payers to patient responsibility. According to America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the growth in High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) is a major contributor to expectations that out-of-pocket payments for insured patients are expected to reach $420 billion in 2015, a 68 percent increase in five years.
According to a Moody's Investor Service report in March of 2014, HDHPs are responsible for an increasing share of patient bad debt expense. Exhibit 1 charts the growth in bad debt and incidence of HDHPs from 2009 through 2013.
Another growing challenge for providers results from health insurers denying claims for members who have not paid their premium for plans bought through healthcare exchanges. Responsibility shifts to patients during lapses in coverage due to delinquent premium payments.
Traditional Revenue Cycle Processes Don't Work
Increased patient responsibility is squeezing providers' revenues and margins. The vast majority of patients are willing to pay what they owe but they also expect to get clear cost estimates up-front and flexible payment options.
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Wyler was delivered a fabulous script from screenwriters Arthur Wimpers, George Froeschell, James Hilton, and Claudine West. Greer Garson's restrained performance as Jan Struther's heroine won her Best Actress honors but the entire cast is equally good, Teresa Wright especially so as the bright and cheery young woman who would marry the Miniver's son and show them all the way.
Wyler paints a lovely picture of day-to-day life in 1939 for the Miniver family and the small village where they live. Greer Garson is the nice Mrs. Miniver. An early scene when the kind porter Mr. Ballard (Henry Travers) reveals to her that he has named the beautiful red rose he intends to enter in the yearly floral contest after her, sets the feelings and mood of the entire film. The story of the white rose turning red from tears yet made more beautiful was not lost on audiences on both sides of the pond. If ever a film gave the world a resolve to stand up to evil, this quiet and touching film certainly did.
Wyler shows the poignancy of young men going off to war as the Miniver's young son, Vin, home from college and full of ideals, joins the R.A.F. There is one terribly moving scene as Garson listens with all her being as the planes fly over, waiting for Vin's signal that he is one of those returning.Read more ›
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With someone who has committed such a violent act, and sentenced to life without parole. Why spend such a large amount on someone who obviously has no care for anyone else.
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As I've said in other threads, ...reassignment surgery or otherwise. I personally feel like there is no point in a life sentence without parole. Why waste tax payer money if the individual is going to live out their life detained in correctional facilities? They aren't enjoying in there. The country isn't overly abounding with tax money that we don't know what to do with it. Execute them, and cut the losses. The word "correctional facility" says it all. Correct their behavior for what? This individual will never be legally released back into society.
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There is so much wrong with this. Convicted criminals need no expensive or corrective anything. They need to accept the punishment meted out by the jury and just be resigined to their fate. They caused it and if you don't want to do time, don't do the crime.
The Judge needs to be removed and disbarred. Coddling convicted criminals is not his job, it's being a judge and upholding the law regarding to what this "thing" has done to deserve prison.
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This "thing" tried to emasculate itself twice already. Why not just let it finish the job itself?
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Nothing really to say about it, just becoming a really difficult world to understand, we need to be more aggressive with our politics, even though we all work and do not have the time as other activists may have, we need to make time and get these judges and politicians out of office. fire them if you will
Unfortunately, it is a Federal judge, lifetime appointment.
I'd rather be lucky than good any day
There's nothing that will change someone's moral outlook quicker than cash in large sums.
Majority rule only works if you're also considering individual rights. Because you can't have five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for supper.
This is just plain dumb!
Eye for an eye justice is a positive thing...
Except for with rapists.
I like the concept of the guillotine... Rapists get a smaller guillotine.
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I must agree that life in prison w/o parole is a useless exitance. It seems in these days that the criminals have more rights & get more press than the victims & there families. I think punishment should be specific to the crime that was commited & execution should be on the table. I wonder if the criminals should be ablevto choose between life in prison w/o parole or death. If given that choice I think most would choose life. I am from Texas & I'm sure you know that our death row has an express lane.
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Natchez Travel Guide: 185 reviews and 372 photos
- Pros:Historical Antebellum houses, great view of Mississippi River
- In a nutshell:The oldest settlement on the mighty Mississippi river
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Thanks for some great tips about Natchez, we're heading down there this winter.
Antebellum is latin for "Before the War". This house was built after the Civil War, and is considered a Victorian. But it is beautiful anyway!
What an interesting destination! Thanks for sharing your pictures of the deep deep South!
Thanks for the assistance on Natchez, my parents are headed on a trip there, and I have written down where to go thanks to you!
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Ciao, great page and yuo made some wonderful pics!!!
Visited Natchez today but it started pouring rain, so I'll have to come back again another day to see everything. The Eola Hotel looked great, also want to have a meal at Biscuits & Blues. Your page is great!
Love yr Natchez page - good church and restaurant tips ! The trolley transportation tip reminds me at the Camel bus in Cuba !!
Where I grew up is a forty minute drive east of Natchez. What I remember most about Natchez was the smell of its paper mill early in the mornings! Great place and Excellent page!
Interesting that you would go to Natchez....great place to learn about American History
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Toyota Etios Motor Racing has announced that they will be participating in the The Colombo Night Race 2012 with 8 EMR – Etios Motor Racing drivers. The name of the EMR drivers who will participate in The Colombo Night Race 2012 are Amey S. Rane, Mezaan Anees, Yayathi Varma, Binoy John Maddela, Keith D'Souza, Hisham K P, Akhil Rabindra and Abhinay Bikkani.
Toyota successfully introduced Etios Motor Racing in India earlier this year. These 8 drivers are selected on the basis of their performance in Gurgaon. The night races in Colombo are scheduled for 14th and 15th Dec 2012. At the event, EMR cars will make their debut, where they will see GT3, GT4, SL-GT, Formula Mclaren's 1300, and other international racing cars and bikes.
Commenting on EMR's participation at the International racing event, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, "EMR's participation in Colombo Night Race will take Toyota's racing to the next level as it will help us train our drivers and give them international exposure. We are very happy to introduce our young EMR drivers to a new format and take them overseas for the first time. Last year the Colombo Night Races was a success and we look forward to being a part the event this year. Here, we would also like to extend our gratitude to our counterparts in Sri Lanka, Toyota Lanka Pvt. Ltd (TLPL) who have sponsored this event and have further helped us plan this event."
Toyota takes Etios Motor Racing to Sri Lanka
8 EMR drivers along with EMR cars to participate in The Colombo Night Race 2012
New Delhi, December 14, 2012: After the success of Etios Motor Racing(EMR) in India, Toyota now takes EMR to Sri Lanka to be a part of the spectacular Colombo Night Races (CNR) on the 14th and 15th of December, 2012. This is the second edition of the weekend of street races in the island country, and this year the EMR drivers/cars make their debut at the event that will also see GT3, GT4, SL-GT, Formula Mclaren's 1300, and other international racing cars and bikes.
The Colombo Night Races will see eight EMR drivers, all set to burn rubber on the streets of Colombo this weekend. Selected on the basis of their performance at the second EMR Exhibition Race held at Gurgaon, these drivers have been training for CNR for the past two months. The eight drivers are:
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5. Keith D'Souza
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7. Akhil Rabindra
8. Abhinay Bikkani
In addition to the eight drivers above, two Sri Lankan drivers will also drive EMR cars and battle it out with the other EMR drivers.
The EMR drivers will have two rounds of races. The qualifying rounds will take place on December 14th and the races will start at 7.00 p.m. on December 15th, 2012.
About Etios Motor Racing:
Continuing the Company's global legacy of motorsports, the EMR Series is being supported by one of the most accomplished and acclaimed engineering companies in motorsport history – TRD (Toyota Racing Development), the corporate brand from the Toyota affiliate, Toyota Technocraft Co. Ltd. The EMR Series that is slated to be held in the second half of 2013 will be based on a single-make racing championship platform. The cars will be FIA qualified with racing parts supplied by TRD, and their technical expertise will be utilized throughout the series.
Toyota is also working closely with Indian motorsport experts, Red Rooster Racing (International) Pvt., Ltd. based in Bangalore, with Leelakrishnan former racing and rallying champion at the helm.
The Official Partners for EMR in 2012 are MRF – tyre manufacturer, DENSO – a Toyota affiliate that manufactures auto parts, Savita – sole distributor of Idemitsu Oil products in India, BMC – producers of air filters and MapmyIndia – providers of GPA navigation and online maps.
The Etios racing platform will help talented young racers develop their skills, and further train them to gain a competitive edge for their future in motorsports. They will be mentored by experts in the field, and will be given an opportunity to compete amongst the best in the country. This series will not only highlight the technological prowess of the manufacturer, but also the endurance levels of the Etios and the 'fun to drive' aspect of the vehicle.


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CAVENDISH Voters overwhelmingly passed an article Monday at town meeting to assume ownership of the Universalist Stone Church, which will hold an Alexander Solzhenitysn exhibit.
The article asked voters to accept the gift of the historic Universalist Church property at 2295 Main St. in Cavendish from the Universalist Unitarian Convention of Vermont and Quebec.
The building will be owned by the town and leased to the Cavendish Historical Society.
Margo Caulfield of the Cavendish Historical Society told voters they will use the church as a museum and as a small venue for concerts lectures, theater and more. The Preservation Trust of Vermont will work with an ad hoc committee to identify funds, write a master plan and select qualified professionals to work on the building.
Caulfield said it would cost taxpayers nothing except for insurance. The Universalist Unitarian Convention of Vermont and Quebec has agreed to deed the building to the town of Cavendish, May 11, she added.MORE IN This Just InLOS ANGELES As throngs of Pokemon Go players traipse around to real-world landmarks in... Full StoryAs Rutland debates the potential arrival of 100 Syrian refugees, an oft-repeated claim by... Full StoryMONTPELIER After 18 years in the Legislature, Chittenden County Sen. Full Story
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