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Food briefs for Aug. 11-17
Tapas & Taps, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tango: Tango Restaurant & Lounge in Escondido has introduced Tapas & Taps on Tuesdays and Thursdays, available from 4 to 9 p.m. in the lounge. Tapas are one for $7 or four for $21; the menu changes weekly, but recent selections included Grilled Chicken Sausage, Asian BBQ, Mediterranean Couscous Salad, Seared Ahi and more. Sangria is also available for $7 per glass or $14 per carafe. Tango will also offer half-price beer on tap; go to www.tangoongrand.com or call 760-747-5000.
Dave's Day: Famous Dave's in Vista is offering a free entree for those with the first name of Dave, David or Davy, and a half-price entree for those with one of those as a middle name (bring a valid ID) on Sunday. Go to www.famousdaves.com .
Support From Home: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has brought back its Support From Home campaign for the fifth year, running through Sept. 12. During that time, Coffee Bean will donate $1 from each sale of its limited edition Support From Home Blend ground coffee and Support From Home Ceylon Tea to The Fisher House Foundation, which provides resources to support injured veterans and their families. Customers can also donate a bag to the troops. And Coffee Bean will donate $1 to The Fisher House Foundation for every Support From Home gift card sold. Go to www.coffeebean.com .
Cafe Merlot open for dinner: Cafe Merlot at Bernardo Winery will be open for dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday through Oct. 7. Go to www.cafemerlot.com or call 858-592-7785.
Harney debuts nook dining: Harney Sushi will debut nook dining at its Old Town location every first Tuesday. Diners can sit in a private booth to taste modern and original cuisine in a unique 10-course meal prepared by chef Anthony Sinsay. Nook dining is $150 per person (includes drink pairings) and is limited to eight people; reservations available in even numbers. Go to www.harneysushi.com or call 619-295-3272.
Pei Wei adds lunch portion: Pei Wei Asian Diner restaurants are now offering lunch-sized portions, starting at $6.50 and available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Diners will be able to choose one of five favorites and pair it with one of four small plate options (entrees are Honey Seared, Mongolian, Kung Pao, Pei Wei or Spicy chicken, beef or vegetables and tofu; small plates are Asian slaw, a spring roll, a cup of wonton soup or a cup of hot & sour soup). Go to www.peiwei.com .
Delicias summer specials: Delicias Restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe has expanded its summer menu to offer handmade fresh pastas and woodfired pizzas. Also, on Thursdays at lunch, guests can have burgers and barbecue (including pulled pork sandwiches) on the patio; and the Fiesta Friday lunch menu includes $3 street tacos at the build-your-own taco bar. Go to www.deliciasrestaurant.com or call 858-756-8000.
Sunday Game Day Brunch: Toast Enoteca & Cucina in San Diego's East Village will offer a Sunday brunch before remaining home Padres games. The brunches, offered from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18 and Sept. 25, offer items such as Toast Benedict (eggs benedict, focaccia, prosciutto and rosemary hollandaise), omelets, a Breakfast Panini (eggs, salami, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes on focaccia), breakfast pizzas, Nutella and Banana Crepes, and more. Go to toastenoteca.com or call 619-269-4207.
Beer and Burger Wednesdays: La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla will offer Beer and Burger Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. For $15, diners can get a new burger and craft beer pairing each week; a recent pairing was Roasted Poblano-Infused 1/2 Angus Burger, topped with a pancetta chip and local farm egg, paired with Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale. Go to lavalencia.com or call 858-551-3761.
Fall Fireside Menus: Starting Sept. 1, Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar in La Jolla will offer Fall Fireside Menus, perfect for dining near the fire pits outside. The menu items will be available after 3 p.m. daily through Dec. 31. Dishes include Walla Walla Sweet Onion Soup With Braised Short Rib And Tempura Scallions; Persimmon Cranberry Crisp With Butterscotch Gelato; Abalone Mushroom Potsticker; Kailua Pork Spring Roll; and more. Go to www.roppongiusa.com .
We Olive Wine Bar opens: We Olive Wine Bar has opened its doors at 1158 Prospect St. in La Jolla, accompanying the olive oil tasting bar. The wine bar features a hand-selected wine list of California wines and a half dozen beers on tap. We Olive is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; go to lajolla.weolive.com or call 858-551-8250.
Blues, Brews and BBQ: Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort is offering Blues, Brews and Blues from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 30. For $21, guests can dine on homemade BBQ meats and sauces, served with a house salad, baked beans, corn on the cob or baked potato, plus cornbread or Texas toast, and dessert. Go to www.sycuanresort.com .
Flavor team opens wine bar and lounge: The team behind Flavor Del Mar has taken over a space behind the restaurant to open SIP at Flavor Del Mar. The intimate 27-seat lounge (plus eight seats on the patio) offers 40 wines by the glass, ranging from $8 to $30, and a selection of specialty cheeses and house-cured charcuterie. SIP is open from 4:30 p.m. to close Monday through Friday and 12:30 p.m. to close Saturday and Sunday, with daily happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Go to flavordelmar.com .
Round It Up: The Cohn Restaurant Group has joined Round It Up America, a program launched in 2009 that allows diners to round up their total bill, with the change going to specific charities ---- in this case, to The Balboa Park Trust. Go to www.dinecrg.com or call 619-236-1299.
Diamond Lounge launches tapas menu: The Diamond Lounge at Harrah's Rincon in Valley Center has launched a tapas menu, available from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Fiore Bar. Tapas include Citrus And Lavender Marinated Olives ($4.50), Thai Spiced Shrimp And Mango Salsa ($7), Artichoke, Roasted Peppers And Goat Cheese ($4.50), Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta ($4) and more. Go to harrahsrincon.com .
Cohn Restaurant Group announces Vintana: The Cohn Restaurant Group has announced its latest restaurant, Vintana, slated to open in February in the Lexus Escondido complex. The menu, featuring selections under $25, will feature California Modern Cuisine created by chef Deborah Scott. The restaurant will offer lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, with possible menu selections include Short Rib Orecchiette, Roasted Nut Crusted Brie With Jalapeno Jelly, Lobster Milanese With Garlic Caper Butter. Go to www.dinecrg.com or call 619-236-1299.
Crush now open: Crush Italian Cuisine and Lounge took over the former Pacific Coast Grill spot in Solana Beach in late July. The 180-seat restaurant will offer Italian-inspired seasonal cuisine created with locally sourced ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, more than 160 wines, and more. The culinary team includes executive chef Jason Colabove (formerly of Chico Crush and The Black Crow) and head chef Mike Lina (formerly of Azul La Jolla). Dishes include Crush Bruschetta, Scampi Prawns, Lamb Shank, Pappardelle Carbonara and more. Go to www.solanabeachcrush.com or call 858-481-2787.
Eat, play at Coco's: Coco's Bakery Restaurant at 3905 Mission Ave. in Oceanside has introduced a family friendly zone, with kids' tables and chairs, books and toys, coloring pages and crayons, balloons, and a TV airing children's programming. New kids menu items include the Happy Face Multigrain Pancake and Gobble Gobble Turkey Burger.
Chef appointed to advisory board: Chef Arleen Lloyd of Alchemy of the Hearth has been appointed to the Kraft Foods Advisory Board, whose members help develop new product lines, analyze current products and revitalize older products. Go to www.alchemyofthehearth.com .
Cavaillon wine flight special: Beginning at 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday nights, through Sept. 7, Cavaillon will offer a wine flight menu. For $23, diners can enjoy three wine tastings and three cheeses. Go to www.cavaillonrestaurant.com or call 858-433-0483.
Sea Rocket launches brunch: Sea Rocket Bistro in North Park will offer Sustainable Summer Sundays: Brunch at The Rocket from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Items include Brandade Cakes (smoked cod potato cakes); Shrimp n Grits; French Toast; MB&J Sandwich (macadamia nut butter with seasonal jam on lemon bread); and more. Sea Rocket brunches also offer a bloody mary menu and other cocktails. Go to searocketbistro.com or call 619-255-7049.
Brewsday Tuesdays, Tapas Nights: Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar in Carlsbad will continue to offer Brewsday Tuesdays and Tapas Thursdays through the first week in October. Beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, diners can sample that week's beer selections paired with a special menu. Featured beers are offered at happy hour prices all night. And beginning at 5 p.m. Thursdays, small plates ranging from $1 to $6 are available on the terrace. Go to www.twenty20grill.com or call 760-827-2500.
IHOP, "Spy Kids" team up: Through August, IHOP is bringing back its Kids Eat Free program, this time with a "Spy Kids" theme to celebrate the theatrical release of "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D." From 4 to 10 p.m. daily, children 12 and younger can eat free from the kids menu with the purchase of an adult entree. With the meal, kids will receive a "Spy Kids" themed activity book and back-to-school coupons. Also, through Sept. 30, families can enter for a chance to win a trip for four to meet "Spy Kids" director Robert Rodriguez, plus passes to nearby family attractions and more. Go to www.ihop.com/skykids .
Karl Strauss releases Boardwalk Black Rye: Karl Strauss Brewing Co. has released the latest in its line of beers, Boardwalk Black Rye, an American black ale. A limited draft release and 800 cases of 22-ounce bombers are now available; go to www.karlstrauss.com .
The Wine Pub adds doggie menu: The Wine Pub in Shelter Island has gone to the dogs with a menu just for pups. It includes specialities such as The Lulu (poached shredded chicken with white rice), The Sockey Dog (two large biscuits made with fresh veggies, chicken and whole wheat flour) and The Frankie (three natural peanut butter and flax seed cookies). The menu is available on the outdoor patio; go to www.thewinepubsd.com .
Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge opens: Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge has opened at 1015 Orange Ave. in Coronado. Leroy's serves urban eclectic food from sustainable and natural sources, as well as mixed drinks and more. Dishes include Beet Salad With Bucheron Cheese And Lavender Vinagrette; Lamb Brochette With Mint Chimichurri; and Duroc Bone In Pork Chop With Maple Bourbon Glaze. Leroy's is open from 11 a.m. to midnight daily; go to www.leroyskitchenandlounge.com or call 619-437-6087.
Bourdain to visit San Diego: Chef and author Anthony Bourdain (also host of the Travel Channel's "No Reservations") will appear at the Spreckels Theatre at 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Bourdain will offer insights into his work and travels, and offer a question-and-answer session with the audience. Tickets start at $52.25; VIP packages are $152.25 and include a meet-and-greet with Bourdain, hors d'oeuvres, a photo opportunity and a tour poster. Go to ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
Marine Room spirits: The Marine Room has announced its fall cocktail lineup, available Labor Day through November. Fall cocktails include Caramel Apple-tini, Spiced Fig-Citrus Martini, the Smashed Pumpkin, and the "Rum-bunctious." Also, The Marine Room will participate in California Wine Month in September with a special "Grape to Glass" wine list. Go to www.marineroom.com or call 858-459-7222.
Stadium Sports Bar specials: Stadium Sports Bar & Restaurant in Encinitas has announced new daily specials. Monday is half-price burgers all day; Tuesday is $1.50 street tacos, plus $3 beer, tequila and margaritas; Wednesday is 50-cent wings; Thursday is $1 sliders; Friday is karaoke; Saturday is breakfast and a 9 a.m. opening for football; and Sunday is patio barbecue, plus kids eat free. Stadium also offers happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 p.m. to close nightly. Call 760-944-1065.
MOGL launches: Solana Beach-based MOGL has launched, offering 10 percent cash back at participating restaurants, plus monthly "jackpots" for the No. 1 diner at each participating restaurant. MOGL also donated a meal to Feeding America San Diego for every $20 spent by a MOGL customer. Go to www.MOGL.com .
Art + Cuisine: Every Thursday through Sept. 22, The Prado restaurant and the Museum of Photographic Arts will offer a collaboration, starting with admission to the museum and ending with a three-course dinner at the restaurant. The dinner selections include Dill Crusted Loch Duart Salmon, Forest Wild Mushroom Risotto and Triple Chocolate "Threat," and dinner includes a bottle of select wine. The event is $79.95 per couple; go to pradobalboa.com or call 619-557-9441.
STACKED to open Aug. 24: STACKED restaurant is set to open Aug. 24 at Fashion Valley mall. The restaurant features American food ---- burgers, pizzas, salads and sausages ---- available to order via an iPad at each table. Those who would rather order from a server can do so. Go to www.stacked.com .
Company opens: Company Pub and Kitchen has opened in Poway at 13670 Poway Road. The gastropub offers "modern twists" on classics, such as fish 'n' chips, ploughman's plate, burger, roast chicken, bangers and mash, mussels mouclade, berry champagne salads and more. Company is open from 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.companypubandkitchen.com or call 858-668-3365.
Applebee's adds dessert: Applebee's restaurants have another dessert on the menu: the Cinnamon Apple Turnover. The dessert features cinnamon-spiced apples in a caramel sauce inside a sweet crust, topped with honey cream cheese sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. The dish joins the Maple Butter Blondie, Dessert Shooters, Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae and Triple Chocolate Meltdown. Go to www.applebees.com .
New chef in Mission Hills: Sister restaurants The Red Door and The Wellington have announced their new executive chef, Daniel Manrique. Manrique was previously the executive chef at Jayne's Gastropub, and was sous chef at the Mission Hills restaurants. Go to www.thereddoorsd.com .
S'mores celebration: To celebrate National S'mores Day (it was Aug. 10), Devine Pastabilities will offer tableside S'mores for $1.49 through August. Go to www.torpasta.com or call 619-523-5441.
Flavor tasting menus: Flavor Del Mar has released its tasting menus for the rest of the summer. Three-course menus are $50 per person (beverage pairings are available for an additional $16). Go to www.flavordelmar.com .
• August: Chino Farms Heirloom Tomatoes and Sweet Corn (Heirloom Tomato Trio, Cornmeal Crusted Maine Diver Scallops, Sweet Corn Pudding)
Hunter beer dinner: Hunter Steakhouse in Oceanside will host a Food & Beer Pairing Dinner, featuring Sierra Nevada, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for $25 per person. Diners receive four seasonal beers and four appetizer-size courses, plus a Sierra Nevada pint glass. Courses include Beer Batter Shrimp, Spinach Salad, Hot 'n' Spicy Chicken and Chocolate Oblivion. Call 760-433-2633.
Spotlight Dinners: La Jolla Playhouse will offer a series of five Spotlight Dinners at private homes. The dinners are limited to 50 people and include a presentation by the creative team members of an upcoming production. Tickets are $350 per person; go to lajollaplayhouse.org/spotlight-dinner or call 858-550-1070, ext. 141.
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday: "Milk Like Sugar"
Rancho Valencia Wine Dinner series: Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe offers a wine dinner series, featuring a multicourse dinner paired with visiting wineries, starting at $69. Call 858-759-6216 to reserve.
• Thursday: Far Niente Winery
• Sept. 14: Miura Vineyards
• Oct. 12: Darioush Winery
• Nov. 9: Pahlmeyer Winery
BrewFest Encinitas: BrewFest Encinitas will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at MiraCosta College's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. in Encinitas. Featured breweries include Stone Brewing Co., Karl Strauss Brewing Co., Pizza Port, Lightning, Ballast Point, Iron Fist, Green Flash and more. There will also be four food vendors: MIHO GastroTruck, Devilicious, Flippin' Pizza and PubCakes. Tickets are $40 and includes admission, a commemorative sampling glass, 10 tastings, and parking; proceeds benefit six local charities. Go to www.brewfestencinitas.com or call 760-944-4449.
Second Ferragosto: Little Italy's Amici Park will host its second Ferragosto from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday. The celebration, which has a Venetian masquerade theme, includes a 100-foot canal; food from Toast Enoteca and Acqua al 2, Craft and Commerce, Tre Porcellini, Vigilucci's, Bencotto Italian Kitchen and more; a silent auction and raffle; live music; and more. Tickets are $100; go to www.ferragostosd.com or call 619-234-4820.
BICE Seasonal Centric Series: BICE restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter will launch its second Seasonal Centric Series; the four- to six-course dinners are offered monthly and focus on one ingredient. Go to www.bicesandiego.com or call 619-239-2423.
• Monday: Beans and Pork (five courses); $49 (selections include Pan Seared Potato Gnocchi, Pasta E Fagioli Soup and Thinly Sliced Karabuta Pork Loin)
• Sept. 12: Kings Mushrooms (five courses); $51 (selections include Beef Steak Tartare, Stuffed Ravioli, and Pumpkin Crumble Cake)
Wine-tasting fundraiser: Bourbon Street in University Heights will host its 16th annual Mama's Kitchen Wine Tasting Event from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 18. Attendees will receive wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction, with proceeds going directly to Mama's Kitchen, which provides meals to those affected by HIV/AIDS or cancer. There will also be a wine bottle ring toss, with prizes including wine bottles and more; guests who bring five items to donate to Mama's Kitchen will receive three free rings to toss. Tickets are $55 presale or $65 at the door; go to www.mamaskitchen.org or call 619-233-6262.
Dinner and a movie fundraiser: The city of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation will host its annual dinner and a movie fundraiser to benefit the Carrillo Rancho Trust Fund from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19 at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Tickets are $30 (only 150 are available) for the screening of "American Empire." Go to www.leocarrilloranch.org or call 760-476-1042.
Stone anniversary and beer festival: Stone Brewing Co. will hold the Stone 15th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beef Festival on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 on the Cal State San Marcos campus. Events include a Brewers Reception at 6 p.m. Aug. 19, and two three-hour sessions on Aug. 20 with 10 4-ounce tasters (the Arrogant Bastard Ale Onion Rings will also be on hand) with more than 40 breweries. Go to www.stonebrew.com/anniv for tickets.
Del Mar food truck fest: Head to the Del Mar races from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 for a Gourmet Food Truck Festival, featuring more than 40 trucks from Southern California. Participating trucks include Devilicious, Nom Nom and The Lime Truck, Flippin' Pizza, Bacon Mania, Lobsta Truck, Super Q Truck and more. Go to www.delmarscene.com or call 858-755-1141.
Rossi's wine dinner: Rossi's, at 156 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos, will host Rotta Vineyard owner Mike Giubbini for a four-course wine dinner at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Courses include Caesar salad, lasagna, chicken parmigiana and chocolate cake. The dinner is $40; reserve to www.meetup.com/The-San-Marcos-Wine-Meetup-Group/events/23290781/ .Go to www.rossis-pizza.com or call 760-727-4747.
Arts 'n' Drafts After Dark: AIRR Supper Club will host Arts 'n' Drafts After Dark presents One Night in Bedlam, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association Memories in the Making Art Program, at 6 p.m. Aug. 23. For $100, diners can enjoy two cocktails, a three-course dinner and a pochade box. Go to tickets.arts-n-drafts.com .
Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival: The ninth annual Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 at Otay Ranch Town Center. Participating restaurants include Brigantine Seafood, Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge, King's Fish House, Miguel's Cocina, The Brew House at Eastlake, Via Lago Trattoria, and more. Participating breweries include Ballast Point Brewing Co., Karl Strauss Brewing Co., Stone Brewing Co., TailGate Beer and more; participating wineries include Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, La Serenissima Vineyards & Winery, Wiens Family Cellars and more. Tickets are $50; go to www.mcfarlanepromotions.com or call 619-233-5008.
Kiwanis fundraiser: The Greater Encinitas Kiwanis Club will host its annual fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Encinitas Elks Lodge, 1393 Windsor Road in Cardiff. The event is $35 and includes a luau buffet dinner, a silent auction and raffle, luau costume contest and entertainment.
Garden Dinner Party: El Bizcocho at the Rancho Bernardo Inn will host a five-course Garden Dinner Party at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 on the Aragon Lawn for $105 ($150 with wine pairings). Courses include Jerusalem Artichoke Soup, Farmer Tim's Heirloom Salad, Torchon of Sonoma Foie Gras, Charcoal Grilled Elysian Fields Lamb, and Wild Berry Clafoutis. Go to ranchobernardoinn.com/elbizcocho or call 858-675-8550.
Orfila grape stomp: Orfila Vineyards and Winery in Escondido will host its 18th annual grape stomp from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 (age 21 and up only). The stomp includes a wine tasting reception, hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner, and the stomp. Dinner selections include Couscous Salad, Oven Roasted Lemon-Herb Drenched Chicken Breast, Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Vegetable Lasagna, Strawberry Shortcake and more. Tickets are $85; go to www.orfila.com or call 760-738-6500, ext. 7.
Taste at the Cove: The San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation will hold the 10th annual Taste at the Cove from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 31 at Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove. The event will feature more than 30 restaurants, hosted bars, a fashion show, auctions and more. Tables of 10 are $3,000; go to www.tasteatthecove.com .
Beef & Brew: La Jolla Strip Club will host a steak and beer pairing at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 for $39.95 per person. Chef James Stephennson will share tips and tricks for seasoning, grilling and more; Arlan Arnsten will pour craft beer selections from Stone Brewing Co. Diners will receive four 4-ounce steaks with craft beers, plus accouterments. Go to www.lajollasteak.com or call 858-450-1400.
Annual BBQ Fundraiser: The Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual barbecue fundraiser Sept. 3. The event will include live music, a firefighters challenge, an auction, drawings, antique fire engine rides, the barbecue and more. Go to www.palomarfire.org .
The Vault: Contemporary Art & Fine Wine: As part of the Art San Diego 2011 Contemporary Art Fair, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel will host The Vault: Contemporary Art & Fine Wine from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3. More than 30 wineries will be showcasing their products. Tickets are $35; go to www.artsandiego-fair.com .
Taste of Downtown: Taste of Downtown will have samples from more than 50 San Diego restaurants (from the Gaslamp Quarter, Financial District, East Village and Little Italy) from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8. There will be a free shuttle service to and from each neighborhood. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event; go to www.mcfarlanepromotions.com or call 619-233-5008.
Festival of Beer: The 17th annual San Diego Festival of Beer is set for 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 9 at Columbia and B streets in San Diego. More than 70 breweries will be in attendance, and there will also be food, wine and live music. Tickets are $30 through Sunday, $35 from Aug. 1-31, and $40 beginning Sept. 1; tickets include admission, 10 4-ounce tasters, and a souvenir tasting mug for the first 6,000 attendees. Go to www.sdbeerfest.org .
Spirits of Mexico: Old Town San Diego will host Spirits of Mexico from Sept. 11-18 to showcase agave spirits. The weeklong event will feature seminars, tequila tastings, cocktail challenges, Mexican dishes and and awards ceremony. The week kicks off at 3 p.m. Sept. 11 with Tequila Trail, which lets guests sample tequilas alongside dishes from Barra Barra Saloon, Cafe Coyote, Miguel's Cocina, Old Town Mexican Cafe, El Fandango, The Cosmopolitan, Casa Guadalajara, La Pinata and Rockin' Baja Lobster. There's also the "Main Event" at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17, with more than 200 styles of agave spirits and culinary items from Barra Barra Saloon. For a list of events, go to www.polishedpalate.com .
Restaurant Week returns, adds lunch: San Diego Restaurant Week will return Sept. 18-23 with the addition of lunch menus for $10, $15 or $20 (the dinner menus will still be $20, $30 or $40). Go to www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com .
Masters of Food & Wine Culinary Weekend: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort will host a Masters of Food & Wine Culinary Weekend event on Sept. 24. The event includes a tour of the Carlsbad Aquafarm (with an oyster and Sauvignon Blanc tasting to finish), a Mussel Eclade lunch at the aquafarm, and a "Cal-Ital" wine dinner at Vivace, featuring Seghesio Family Vineyards. The tour and lunch is $145 per person, the dinner is $185 per person, and both events are $300 per person. Go to www.parkaviara.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/news-details.jsp?newsId=41203870 or call 760-448-1234, ext. 5056.
San Diego Zoo Food & Wine Celebration: The San Diego Zoo will host its Food & Wine Celebration at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the zoo. There will be dancing, live music and animal appearances. Tickets are $90 and include samples from more than 150 food, beer and wine vendors; go to www.zoofoodandwine.com or call 619-744-3313.
Taste of North Park: The third annual Taste of North Park will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. Participating restaurants include Caffe Calabria, El Take It Easy, It Postino, Sea Rocket Bistro, The Linkery, The Smoking Goat, Tornado San Diego, Urban Solace, Urbn Coal Fired Pizza, Zensei Sushi and more. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event; go to www.tastenorthpark.com or call 619-233-5008.
The Gourmet Experience: Tickets are on sale for The Gourmet Experience, San Diego's cooking and home entertaining showcase set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8-9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The showcase features specialty foods, home products, culinary travel and more; new this year will be a oil and vinegar tasting pavilion, a gourmet meats pavilion, a kids' activity center, grilling area and more. Single-day tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door; two-day passes are $40 in advance or $45 at the door (children 12 and younger are free). Go to www.thegourmetexperience.com .
Wine D'Vine food and wine tasting: The Grand Del Mar resort will host the eighth annual Wine D'Vine food and wine tasting benefit from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12. Wineries include Duckhorn Vineyards, Rombauer Vineyards, Maddalena Vineyards and more; restaurants include Truluck's, Pamplemousse Grille, The Grand Del Mar, Union Kitchen + Tap, Red Tracton's and more. There will also be music and auctions, with proceeds benefiting Walden Family Services, a foster family and adoption agency. Tickets are $150; go to www.waldenfamily.org or calll 619-727-5887.
OktoberWest: Bistro West and West Steak and Seafood in Carlsbad will host OktoberWest from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 15. During the event, chef Eugenio Martignago will create seven food and wine pairings from his farm for $50 per person. Ten percent of each ticket benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation; go to www.bistrowest.com, or call 760-930-8008 or 760-930-9100.
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival: The eighth annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival will return Nov. 16-20. The event features more than 800 wines, 70 chefs and restaurants, 30 gourmet food companies, celebrity chefs and more. Festival events include celebrity chef cooking classes, wine tasting seminars, a Grand Tasting event and more. Tickets are now on sale; go to www.worldofwineevents.com or call 858-578-9463.
Alchemy of the Hearth: Cooking classes are offered at 960 Rancheros Drive, Suite L, San Marcos. Alchemy of the Hearth is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call for pricing; go to alchemyofthehearth.com or call 760-233-2433.
• 10 a.m. Thursday: Basic Cake Assembly and Decor II: The Elements of Cake Baking
• 6 p.m. Thursday: Crepes: Savory and Sweet
• 10 a.m. Friday: How to Start Your Own Food-Based Business
• 6 p. . Friday: The Essential Ingredients
• 10 a.m. Saturday: Basic Knife Skills
• 1:30 p.m. Saturday: Vegetables of the Season: Cooking 102
• 10 a.m. Monday-Aug. 18: The Kids Breakfast Club Camp
• 1 p.m. Monday-Aug. 18: Kids Candy Land Camp
• 6 p.m. Monday: Tarts and Tartlets: Baking 101 and The Art of Pastry Series
• 10 a.m. Tuesday: Flatbreads: Bread 101 Series
• 6 p.m. Tuesday: Basic Knife Skills: Cooking 101
• 10 a.m. Wednesday: Ravioli from Scratch
• 6 p.m. Wednesday: Mastering Technique: Stocks and Soup
• 10 a.m. Aug. 18: Flavored Pasta from Scratch
• 6 p.m. Aug. 18: The Lazy Days of Summer
• 9 a.m. Aug. 19: ServSafe Certification Training and Exam
• 6 p.m. Aug. 19: Calzone and Stromboli: The Stuffed Breads of Italy
Alta Vista Gardens: Mary Dralle offers cooking classes at Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. Classes are $20 (unless noted) and include tastings and recipes; register to firstname.lastname@example.com.
• 10 a.m. Saturday: Little Red Hen Bread (kids class; measure, mix, knead and bake bread); $5 per child
• 1:30 p.m. Aug. 27: Cooking with Klibs
Cooking class with Deanna Fortin: Chef Deanna Fortin will host a semi-private cooking class from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 at SAE Kitchens, 2515 Pioneer Ave., Suite 5, in Vista for $75. The class includes recipes, a cooking utensil to take home, a raffle prize and more. Participants will learn to make a meal with fancy sugar decorations. Class size is limited; call 760-612-4952.
Cups Culinary: The cupcake lounge in La Jolla also offers classes at 7857 Girard Ave.; go to cupslj.com or call 858-459-2877 for prices and registration.
• 6 p.m. Thursday: Guiltless Summertime Baking; $65
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday: The Perfect Picnic; $65
• 6 p.m. Tuesday: Parent's Night Off: Cupcakes, Dinner and a Movie; $28
• 2 p.m. Wednesday: Kids' Chef School: Candy Making & Other Sweets; $45
• 10 a.m. Aug. 21: Market-to-Table; $55
• 2:30 p.m. Aug. 27: Summer Pasta; $65
• 2 p.m. Aug. 31: Kids' Chef School: Making and Serving Dinner for Mom & Dad; $45
Dallmann Chocolate Boutique : Isabella Valencia, owner of newly opened Dallmann Chocolate Boutique in the Flower Hill Promenade center in Del Mar, offers tastings classes at the shop. Classes are from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights with different themes. Go to dallmannconfections.com or call 858-720-1933. Here's the upcoming schedule:
• 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Chocolate and Port
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31: Chocolate and Beer
Fall Harvest Cooking Class: Chef and restaurateur Su-Mei Yu will offer a Thai cooking class above her restaurant, Saffron, on India Street in Mission Hills from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Su-Mei will explore local market ingredients prepared with traditional Thai techniques, including Northern Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Soup (with Chinese melon), Grilled Pumpkin Salad, Harvest Stir Fry and more. The class is $95 and begins with a visit to the Little Italy farmers market (where students will meet). Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 619-574-0048.
Franco's Home Chef Pizza Classes: Vista chef Frank Latino, a graduate of the International School of Pizza in San Francisco, is offering ongoing one- and two-day hands-on classes in pizza-making for wood-fired and gas-fired ovens. Seven- to eight-hour classes are limited to six and include lunch. For fees and locations, visit email@example.com or call 619-890-4984.
Great News! Discount Cookware & Cooking School: The San Diego school hosts cooking classes at 1788 Garnet Ave. (in the Pacific Plaza at Garnet Avenue and Jewell Street); reserve to www.great-news.com or 858-270-1582, ext. 3. Reserve early; classes fill quickly.
• 10:30 a.m. Thursday: The Basics of Homemade Pasta; $59
• 6 p.m. Thursday: Cooking With Summer Fruit; $54
• 6 p.m. Friday: Friday Night Dinner Party: Summer Thai Flavors
• 11 a.m. Saturday: Seafood on the Grill; $59
• 6 p.m. Monday: Croce's Seasonal Favorites; $59
• 6 p.m. Tuesday: Tuscan Summer; $54
• 11:30 a.m. Aug. 18: Quick and Easy Lunch: Mediterranean Flavors; $34
• 6 p.m. Aug. 18: Hands-On Crazy Rolls
• 6 p.m. Aug. 19: Evening in New Orleans; $54
• 11 a.m. Aug. 20: For the Love of Steak; $59
• 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23: How to Tofu; $54
• 6 p.m. Aug. 23: Tapas and Paella Party; $54
• 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24: Suzie's Organic Farm Tour; $15
• 6 p.m. Aug. 24: An Evening at La Taverna; $59
• 10:30 a.m. Aug. 25: Warm Weather Salads; $54
• 6 p.m. Aug. 25: Caribbean Cookout; $54
Inspired Gourmet: Inspired Gourmet offers cooking classes at 11 a.m. Saturdays at 29373 Broken Arrow Way in Murrieta. Classes are $45; go to inspiredgourmetcooking.com or call 951-894-7551.
• Aug. 20: Asian
Ro Z's Sweet Art Studio: Rosanne Zinniger's cake decorating shop and studio at 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, offers classes in cake decorating. There is also a kids cake decorating club for ages 7 to 11 one Saturday of every month; go to the website for dates. Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Visit rozsweetartstudio.com or call 760-744-0447.
• 9 a.m. Aug. 20-21: Elegant Wedding Cakes; $480
• 9 a.m. Aug. 27: Satin Ice: Basic Rolled Fondant; $150
• 9 a.m. Sept. 17: Introduction to Lambeth/Overpiping; $210
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21-Oct. 26: Cake Design: Basics to Fondant; $175
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27: Basic Cake Baking 101 (six-week course); $125
San Diego Botanic Garden: Chef Elizabeth Podsiadlo, the "Opera Singing Chef," holds cooking classes at San Diego Botanic Garden (different teacher as noted); classes are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers (unless noted) and include recipes and tastings. Call 760-436-3036, ext. 206, or go to sdbgarden.org/classes.htm.
• 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17: That's Italian: Autumn Dishes
SDSU Exploring Wine course: The SDSU College of Extended Studies will offer an Exploring Wine course with advanced sommelier Lisa Redwine from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Tuesday. The course offers an overview of the role and influence of wine in history and culture, as well as discussions on history, grape varietals, viticulture, language and labeling, and more. Students must be 21 or older; the course is $299 before Aug. 9 and $329 after. Go to www.neverstoplearning.net or call 619-594-6924.
Sur la Table: The Carlsbad location offers cooking classes at 1915 Calle Barcelona (in The Forum shops). Email email@example.com or call 800-243-0851:
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Date Night: Moroccan Nights; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Friday: Bobby Flay's Grill It! Three-Part Series; $215
• 10:30 a.m. Saturday: Pocket Pies; $69
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday: Celebrating Julia Child; $79
• 11 a.m. Sunday: Patio Picnic; $69
• 3 p.m. Sunday: Essential Knife Skills; $59
• 6:30 p.m. Monday: Celebrating Julia Child; $79
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Favorite Recipes from Chicago's Great Restaurants; $79
• 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Sweet and Savory Crepes; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18: 5 Grill Recipes Every Cook Should Know; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19: Everything on the Grill; $79
• 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20: Homemade Cheese and Dairy Workshop; $79
• 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20: Date Night: Summer Surf and Turf; $79
• 2 p.m. Aug. 21: SAVEUR Cooks: Fruit-Filled Summer Cakes; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22: French Bistro Cooking; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23: Simply Chicken; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24: Midweek Meals Made Easy; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25: Five Fish Recipes Every Cook Should Know; $79
Tea classes: Barbara Barker of Memories English Tea Garden in Vista offers themed classes and afternoon teas in a private Vista garden. For directions, call 760-945-0476.
Twenty/20 Summer BBQ series: Chef Steven Patrick of Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar in Carlsbad will host a series of summer grilling classes, which will include how-to techniques, tips, common and unique ingredients, beverages and tastes from the grill. Go to www.twenty20grill.com or call 760-827-2500.
• Wednesday: Peruvian Barbecue
• Aug. 24: Chef's Loaded Burger Bar
• Aug. 31: Cheese & Fruit by the Barbecue
• Sept. 7: Alaskan Barbecue and Local Growers Grill
Acqua Al 2: The Gaslamp Quarter restaurant hosts wine tastings during "Uncorked" the first Wednesday of every month at 322 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. For $20, guests taste four wine/spirit selections paired with four appetizers. Reservations are required; Visit acquaal2.com or call 619-230-0382.
Blue Door Winery: The 10-acre vineyard has opened a tasting room at 1255 Julian Orchards Drive in Julian. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost is $8 for five tastings. Bottled wines are $19 to $29. Visit bluedoorwinery.com or call 760-765-0361.
Club M at The Grand Del Mar: Club M at The Grand Del Mar will offer tastings from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays this summer, finishing with Rum & Tequila Tastings (the rum and tequila drinks made with the featured spirit are $8; through Aug. 26). Go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call 858-314-2700.
• Friday: Herradura Tequila
• Aug. 19: Avion Tequila
• Aug. 26: Corzo Tequila with guest mixologist Pablo Moix
The Collective: Tasting lounge features one-of-a-kind, handmade boutique wines at 28544 Old Town Front Street in Temecula. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays. Visit tvwinecollective.com or call 951-693-4567.
Dudley's Wine & Gifts: Dudley's Wine & Gifts offers wine tastings at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite B5, in Murrieta. Call 951-461-2225.
ENO-Versity at the Hotel Del: ENO, the wine, cheese and chocolate tasting room at the Hotel del Coronado, has announced fall classes for ENO-Versity. Classes are $35 per person (unless noted) and start at 4 p.m.; go to hoteldel.com/ENO-wine or call 619-522-8546. The Hotel Del is at 1500 Orange Ave. in Coronado.
Fifty Barrels Winery and Tasting Room: Hosts tastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays at 3800 Oceanic Drive, Suite 106, Oceanside. Go to carlsbadcoastal.com or call 760-696-2998.
The Grand Del Mar: The resort hosts tastings on the terrace at Addison's Le Salon at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through September. Wine director Jesse Rodriguez will lead the tastings, which are $35 per session and include a flight of three wines and sommelier-selected cheese. Go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call 858-314-1900.
• August: Piemonte wines
• Sept. 7 and 14: Austrian grapes
• Sept. 21 and 28: Wines from Rioja
Harvest Ranch Market Del Mar: Wine tastings from 5-7:30 p.m. plus appetizers for $10-$20. The store is at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 203, Del Mar. Call 858-847-0555.
Hilton Garden Inn: Sommelier Kevin Frantze and emcee Bob Rauch will lead a tasting of six wines on select Saturdays this summer at the Hilton Garden Inn in Del Mar. Each 5 p.m. tasting is $29 and includes six wine tastings and a variety of specialty cheeses, fruits and nuts, plus a bottle of wine to take home or pair with dinner at Bistro 39. Go to www.bistro39delmar.com or call 858-720-9500.
• Aug. 13: South America With Chocolates
• Aug. 27: To be determined
Holiday Wine Cellar: Daily tastings from 5:30-7 p.m. at 302 W. Mission Ave., Escondido. Wine Down Mondays feature five wine tastes for $5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, and "Hop Over the Hump Wednesdays" are weekly beer tastings for $5. Go to holidaywinecellar.com or call 760-745-1200.
• 2 p.m. Saturday: German Wine Tasting, featuring Rudi Wiest Importers; $10 advance, $15 day-of
• 5:30 p.m. Monday: $10 or Less Wines; $5
• 2 p.m. Aug. 20: Napa Valley's B-Cellar Tasting, featuring owner Duffy Keys; $15
• 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22: Central Coast Wines of the Proof Collective; $5
• 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29: Wines for Labor Day BBQ; $5
• 2 p.m. Sept. 7: Devaux Champagne; $10 advance, $15 day-of
• 2 p.m. Sept. 10: Niner Wine Estates from Paso Robles; $10
• 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12: White Burgundy; $5
• 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19: Syrah; $5
• 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (wine label); $5
La Costa Wine Co.: Tastings are held at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite D, Carlsbad. Go to lacostawineco.com or call 760-431-8455.
• 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Wine Cruise Tasting and Orientation; $15
• 5 p.m. Aug. 19: European Wines Tasting; $20
• 5 p.m. Aug. 26: Duckhorn Tasting; $35
La Valencia Hotel wine series: La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla has launched a wine program. La Valencia is at 1132 Prospect St.; go to www.lavalencia.com or call 858-551-3761.
Miramonte Winery: The Temecula winery hosts VIBE once a month with music, food, wines, champagnes, beers and DJs; the winery also hosts "Just Us Girls" at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month. The event features wines, champagne cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and vendors. Go to miramontewinery.com or call 951-506-5500.
Monte de Oro Winery & Vineyard: These events are coming up at Monte de Oro Winery & Vineyard at 35820 Rancho California Road in Temecula. Wine club members receive discounts; go to montedeoro.com or call 951-491-6551.
• 6 p.m. Sept. 2: Classic Rock and Wine Concert; $25
• 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (and three-course meal); $95 ($45 without meal)
North County Wine Company: Brothers Jim and Bill Tobin have recently purchased North County Wine Company at 1099 W. San Marcos Blvd. in San Marcos. The wine bar and shop is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Friday Night Tastings are $10 and include seven wine tastings and snacks. Other weekly events include Tuesday Ladies Night, Meet the Winemaker Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Friday Wine Tasting Six for Six Saturday and Silver Sunday Special. Visit www.NorthCountyWineCompany.com or call 760-744-2119.
Rossi's Pizza: Hosts a wine group at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at 156 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos. Tastings are $10, and there are discounts on bottles. Go to www.rossis-pizza.com or call 760-727-4747.
Stone Brewing Co.: The Escondido brewery and restaurant is hosting events at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido. The bistro also hosts movies in its garden during warm-weather months. Call 760-471-4999 or go to www.stonebrew.com to check availability.
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Brewmasters Dinner with Evil Twin & Stillwater; $65
• 7 p.m. Monday: Beer U: History of Stone; $25
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23: Beer & Cigar Dinner; $75
• 7 p.m. Aug. 30: Master Pairings: For the Love of Pork; $49
Summer of Riesling: The Grand Del Mar's venues ---- Addison, Amaya and the Lobby Lounge ---- are offering three featured riesling selections with the Summer of Riesling 2011. For $10 per glass, diners can enjoy rieslings from Austria, France and Germany; go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call 858-314-2000.
Tango offers half-price Wednesdays: Escondido's Tango Restaurant & Lounge is offering half-price on all drinks and bottles of wine from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, as well as happy hour pricing all evening. Visit tangoongrand.com .
T&H Prime Meats & Sausage: The shop now offers tastings from 10 San Diego wineries from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays for $5, which includes four tastes and a San Diego Vintners Association souvenir wine glass, at 735 E. Mission Road, San Marcos. Call 760-471-9192.
Vino100: Wine tasting events are offered at 5 p.m. at 133 S. Las Posas Road in San Marcos. Go to vino100sanmarcos.com or call 760-591-9113.
Vinz Wine Bar: Full restaurant menu with wide wine menu by the glass or bottle. Tastings are from $5-$10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and come with charcuterie and cheese. Live music on Saturdays. Vinz is at 201 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. Visit vinzwinebar.net or call 760-743-8466.
Wine Smarties: The Wine Smarties presents internationally recognized WSET certification programs and other wine classes. The courses are ideal for enthusiasts, professionals or those looking to enter the industry. Go to winesmarties.com or call 619-955-8884. Reservations required.
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Blind Tasting 101; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Aug. 27: Classic Regions and Varietals Around the World; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30: Sparkling Beginnings and Sweet Endings; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7: World of Wine 101; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Sept. 10: Blind Tasting 101; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13: The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Pairing; Andaz Wine Bar, 600 F St., San Diego; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17: Sparkling Beginnings and Sweet Endings; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21: Classic Regions and Varietals Around the World; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4: The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Pairing; Andaz Wine Bar, 600 F St., San Diego; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11: Blind Tasting 101; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15: World of Wine 101; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22: Classic Regions and Varietals Around the World; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25: Sparkling Beginnings and Sweet Endings; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $40
WineStyles: The Encinitas wine store offers wine, microbrews, cheese platters and panini after 5 p.m. and several specials each week. On Wednesdays, get a half-price glass or flight of wine after 5 p.m.; Thursday is Ladies' Night; live music most Fridays and Saturdays; and Super Six Wine Tasting is on Saturday afternoons. WineStyles is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.winestyles.net/encinitas or call 760-633-0057.


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The execution of 46-year-old Anthony Keith Johnson took place Thursday night at Holman Prison in Atmore.
Johnson was sentenced to die for his role in the shooting death of a Hartselle jeweler in 1984.
Johnson did not pull the trigger and some investigators wanted the execution stayed so that Johnson could help bring others involved in the crime to justice.
So far, no one else has been prosecuted for the murder.
Requests to halt the execution were rejected by the governor and U.S. Supreme Court only a couple of hours before it happened.
The drugs were administered to Johnson at 6 p.m. Thursday and he was pronounced dead at 6:27 p.m.
Lethal injection became Alabama's primary method of execution under a law passed earlier this year.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – Graduating senior Kennon Dvorak has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court for the second straight season. The Honors Court recognizes upperclassmen that excel in the classroom while taking part in college basketball.
"In his two years with us, Kennon truly embraced everything that encompasses our motto – 'Character, Toughness, Talent,'" head coach Willis Wilson said. "He was a model student, an outstanding teammate and possessed a high work ethic and a strong will to win."
Dvorak wrapped up his Islanders career with a cumulative 3.76 GPA in his three years at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The kinesiology major will matriculate from the Island University after completing his student teaching in the fall.
On the court, the walk-on from Moulton, Texas, played in 13 games and made eight starts in his 2012-13 campaign. He shot 5-for-13 from the field on the season, scoring 14 points in a total of 90 minutes. He also grabbed 13 rebounds and was a strong perimeter defender for the Islanders.
The NABC recognized 700 players this year across 287 colleges and universities, with approximately 80 of those schools competing at the Division I level. Dvorak and Oral Roberts' Mikey Manghum were the only two players from the Southland Conference named to the Court.
In order to be named to the Honors Court, a student-athlete must meet a high standard of academic criteria. The qualifications are as follows:
1. Academically a junior or senior and a varsity player.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2012-13 academic year.
3. Students must have matriculated at least one year at their current institution.
4. Member of an NCAA Division I, II, III, or NAIA Division I or II institution.
About the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the NABC was founded in 1927 by Phog Allen, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. The NABC currently has nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men's basketball coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today's student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership, service and education. For additional information about the NABC, its programs and membership, go to www.nabc.org.


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Wednesday letters: Furlough Congress
Published: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 6:50 p.m.
Furlough Congress
To the editor: Correct me if I'm wrong: Congress shuts down the government, and thousands of workers are told to stay home, losing pay every day. Parks that we pay for are closed.
Here's a solution: Furlough Congress. Withhold one day's pay from every congressperson for every day they're not doing their jobs. That would save us, the American taxpayers, $1,160 per day per congressperson. (Calculation: Average days in session 125 per year, plus 25 work days in-district. Annual salary of $174,000. Total members in Congress: 535.) That comes to $620,600 per day we would save.
That's decent money. We could pay a salary or two with that, reopen a park, or pay a few people who are furloughed because they do nonessential jobs. Congress has become nonessential.
Gary Gilchrist
Mills River
A leap forward
To the editor: In August, our Rep. Mark Meadows (11th District) organized the opposition of 79 U.S. House members to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PP&ACA), a 2010 law passed by the U.S. Senate and House, signed by President Barack Obama and approved by the U.S. Supreme Court. That very same month, Meadows posed for photographs at the Blue Ridge Community Health Services building in Hendersonville.
What the news media neglected to point out in August was that the new 27,000-square-foot medical facility in Hendersonville cost $7 million, of which most — $5 million — came from the PP&ACA, also known as "Obamacare."
However, as a result, this two-story facility now serves 20,000 low-income people, many of whom benefit our local farms. This number constitutes 40 percent of Henderson County's low-income families and 12 percent of our population.
This represents a giant leap forward from the few thousand migrants served originally. Needless to say, this jump ahead for Henderson County would not have been possible without the passage of Obamacare.
In the future, I trust that journalists will be more alert for hypocrisy in "photo ops" by our politicians — especially those by the Honorable Mark Meadows.
Dr. Ralph W. Bastedo
Out of touch
To the editor: Well, now we're in the throes of a complete governmental fiscal meltdown and everybody's doing the typical finger-pointing as to who or what brought us to this financial precipice. Just a reality check: What party has had control of Congress since 2006? What party hasn't formulated and passed a budget in more than four years? If you answered "Republican" to both questions, you were wrong!
The liberal wing of the Democratic Party is directly responsible for where we are right now, and the buck stops there! But the real problem is that Washington, in general, has lost touch with the concept of public service, when in reality each elected official in both houses serves at the will of the people and is a de facto "public servant"!
So if you want to follow the trail, the real blame lies with the electorate that continues to re-elect the same self-serving representatives, who essentially have a sweetheart deal to fill their pockets for nonperformance and ride off into the sunset to live happily ever after, thanks to a complicit voting population that is either apathetic, ignorant or both!
Bob Jopson
Making sacrifices
To the editor: When you have a country with a two-party system, where the leader of that country stands pat and will not truly negotiate with the second party unless it bows to his methodology to solve the many problems that exist, that in truth is not leadership.
There is no problem that can't be solved if both parties will work together, especially when it comes to making sacrifices to help save the people they both represent.
Ed Schoen
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Tommy and Becky Taron of Shawnee celebrated their 40th anniversary Feb. 23, 2013.
They were married Feb. 23, 1973, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Shawnee.
Their children are Emily and husband Chad Franklin of Blanchard, Jessica and husband Brewster Davis of Shawnee, Amanda and husband Shaun Sullivan of Yukon.
Their grandchildren are Caitlin and Chance Franklin, Chase Penisten, Camryn and Carley Davis, and Cooper and Crew Sullivan.
They are members of St. Benedict's Church. They retired from the family business, Pierre's Cleaners, Inc., in 2008. Tommy works part-time, and Becky works at St. Anthony Physicians Shawnee.
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Meet Your Islanders: Julia Sambu, Women's Cross Country
Julia Sambu brought a wealth of talent to the women's cross country team when she transferred to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi in 2010. While running at Rend Lake Junior College (2008-10), Sambu garnered a national title at the school, finishing first in the 5k at the National Junior College Championships. Additionally, the senior set an outdoor school record in track and field during the 2010 season with a 17:38 mark in the 5K.
Perhaps her success is no surprise as her family, as well as Kenya native and World Championship medalist Sally Kipyego inspire the native of Eldoret, Kenya, to keep ahead of the pack for the Islanders. Sambu will try and do just that and improve upon her 2010 fourth-place finish on Monday, Oct. 31, at the 2011 Southland Conference Championships.
Sambu is next up in the "Meet Your Islanders" features for GoIslanders.com, a unique way to get to truly know your Islander athletes. Media Relations Intern Amy Carrizales conducts the weekly in-depth feature on Islanders athletes that help them connect with their fans.
Amy Carrizales: What has been your favorite cross country memory so far?
Julia Sambu: Last year at the Islander Splash where I finished second overall. I wanted to win so bad, but I came in second.
AC: As a native of Eldoret, Kenya what is the biggest cultural adjustment that you have made since living in Corpus Christi?
JS: Being able to interact with different people from different parts of the world, and having to wear tiny shorts. I wasn't used to wearing such short shorts, but it is just so hot!
AC: What do you like most about Texas A&M- Corpus Christi?
JS: Going to the beach to have fun, even though I am not a great swimmer!
AC: What is your favorite thing about Coach Flanagan?
JS: He is such a great and caring coach. He always makes sure that all is well with us.
AC: Where is your favorite place you have competed at? Why?
JS: At last year's Cross Country Regional Meet in Waco, Texas. I had a good race, almost breaking 20 minutes in the 6k. I narrowly missed going to Nationals in Indiana.
AC: What is something about you that most people don't know?
JS: Sally Kipyego, former Texas Tech track star and IAAF World Championship Silver Medalist in the 10k, inspires me. She is a star and Kenya is so proud of her. We have several things in common and I sometimes tell myself, if Sally can do it, so can I.
AC: What would you do with a million dollars?
JS: I would help the less fortunate and travel the world.
AC: What are your career goals?
JS: To finish my degree and get a good job so I can take care of myself.
AC: What is your greatest accomplishment so far, cross country-wise?
JS: Being one of the schools' top runners and working so hard to win the conference as a team.
AC: Do you have any special talents?
JS: Running is my special talent.
AC: If you had super hero powers, what power would you have?
JS: To have wings so I can fly back to Kenya. That way I don't have to pay so much money for an air ticket.
AC: What is your favorite quote?
JS: "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." – Juma Ikangaa, Tanzania.
AC: Who is someone that has truly impacted your life?
JS: My family, they have always supported and encouraged me to make wise decisions.
AC: Has anyone influenced your passion for running?
JS: Running is a great talent in my family, starting with my mom and dad. Most of the people in my family are runners, including cousins who run for various schools here in the states.
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Counca Moves to Stop Non-Member Game Violations Dixon: Drawing a bead on what was called "blatant white poaching of reservation game", the Tribal Council has set the stage for bringing non-member game and recreational permit violations before tribal court. The Council voted November 9, to change the Tribe's fishing and hunting regulations (Ordinance 44-B) to authorize the confiscation of equipment used by non-members while violating tribal laws. Tribal Law and Order personnel will now be able to sieze both the equipment and animals from anybody illegally hunting on the reservation. Equipment would be returned after the case has been heard in Tribal Court and a decision rendered. Equipment that can be confiscated under the new law includes: motor vehicles, snow mobiles, campers, camper trailers, hunting equipment and fishing equipment. Tribal authorities were previously authorized to sieze these items from Indians but the new law extends the authorization to non-members. Councilman Tom "Bear-head" Swaney, St. Ignatius, said the action was needed because other measures to enforce the recreational permit law and reservation big game restrictions against non-members were "not working fast enough". Swaney said; "the federal laws only tie the hands of our wardens and we can't wait for the Superintendent (Acting AGency Superintendent Albert Renne) to decide we have a good enough case to drag one of these poachers into federal court. The only way we are going to get them to court is for our men to take them to our court" Under the existing fed- (cont. on page 2) Vote: 18-Year-Olds Don't, But Poison Candidates Do Nov. 17 Vote Still Up In Air Ronan: The election held November 17 to determine whether 18 year olds should vote is still a confused mass of figures and legal issues. But one thing is clear from the preliminary results.. . a lot of people, including the 18 year olds themselves, don't really care if they vote or not. Unofficial tallies from the constitutional amendment election show that only three of 8 2 18 to 21 year olds cast ballots to decide whether they should be allowed to vote in Tribal Council elections. Another fact to come out of the early returns was the low total reservation voter turnout. Of the 745 resident voters who registered for the special election, only 226 showed up at the polls. In terms of percentages, this amounts to only 29.93 percent of the qualified electorate. The legal minimum for a valid election is 3 0 percent. The showing from off reservation voters, whose eligibility in this election is being contested by the Tribe, was substantially better. Of the 1,112 off reservation members who reg-(cont. on page 3) _ OOSTA 15
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Ty Lawson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kings.
Joel Embiid (foot) said that he's feeling "a hundred percent" healthy.
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The Utah Jazz have officially waived PG Kendall Marshall.
Kendall Marshall has been traded to the Jazz in exchange for Tibor Pleiss, two second-round picks and cash.
Mario Chalmers (Achilles) has been cleared to return to the court.
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Monsoon showers are back in the forecast this week and Monday looks to be the wettest and coolest day this week as showers and thunderstorms will plague the Western Slope. Don't worry, things are looking dryer for Tuesday.
The satellite shows the short-term expectations with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing over northeast Utah associated with a shortwave trough lifting out of the Great Basin.
Over southeast Utah, a large outflow boundary is spreading thunderstorms toward the northwest. On the larger scale, the forecast model shows the main ridgeline over the Colorado/Utah border at present and the models show the main ridgeline passing east of the area by the end of the day.
The convection breaking out early Monday morning appears to be along and west of this ridgeline. After the weak shortwave passes, the flow aloft will shift more to the west north west. We'll see an increased chance of rain today and this evening for just about everywhere. With all the cloud cover today expect temps to be five or more degrees cooler. Max temps should rebound Tuesday.
A dry slot pushes into the area late Monday and Tuesday affecting central and northwest Colorado and northeast Utah the most. Tuesday and Tuesday night should be significantly drier with isolated thunderstorms mainly over the northern mountains.
Models are inconsistent on the details during the extended period resulting in relatively low confidence in trends. Therefore, expect little change in general pattern with periodic pacific shortwaves brushing our forecast area and generating dynamic lift.
Significant drying not expected for any appreciable period of time during the extended period with just fluctuating precipitable water values. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the week for the mountains with a slight chance of showers for lower elevations.
Temperatures will be dependent on cloud cover and showers as airmass not likely to change much. Temperatures on Wednesday will be slightly lower than previous forecasted due to expected increase of clouds and thunderstorms. The chance of rain will decrease into Friday. Models have things clearing out by the weekend with temperatures topping out in the lower 90s


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This lovely young woman is the archetype of a free-minded and very positive generation of chic french cyclers. Spotted in Paris, she knows how to combine fashion, simplicity and style!
Beauty and her shy beast
This lovely cyclist is taking it on with hilly Brussels since a couple of years now. Steering her beast around trams from time to time but never questions her own capacities. Doing and looking great, girl! And you make us proud, because you are so chic, too!
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Locatie: Sint-Gillis, België
Of course we cycle! Brussels Park reveals
Yesterday I was stunned by the magic of this smart couple in one of our green lungs in Brussels. Stylish and so natural, they allowed me to be part of this for the second of this photo. This is how the future should look like: Green, chic and two-wheeled.
A sight to behold!
Love and peace to all the other smarties out there.
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Impressions of Car Free Paris
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Locatie: Paris, France
MAD BIKE & Car-free Sunday 2015
During the European Mobility Week, many events are organised to promote smart mobilities as an alternative to single-person car trips. As usual during this week, planners, politicians and inhabitants talk about urban cycling and liveable cities. On Sunday, they walk the talk and in Brussels region, 19 municipalities have decided to ban cars for a day.
The festival MAD BIKE brings people together as well as being professional and trendy. It is based on urban mobility, showing off 'bicycle culture' via bike exhibitions, bike demonstrations, professional get-togethers/round tables, bike and accessory exhibitors.
Car-free Sunday
This Sunday, the usually crowed avenues of Brussels - Rue de la Loi, Rue Royale, Avenue de Tervueren... - have been turned into bike streets.
Rue de la Loi - Many commuters would dream to see it car-free every morning.
Mongometrie: Photograph taken from a round-about that is usually not accessible to pedestrians.
Those summer nights
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Bikes & Babies
Once upon a time in Brussels, the cutest little baby girl was born.
Her parents mostly carried her around on a bicycle.
And they cycled on happily ever after!
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Someone recently asked me if lace shawls ever needed to be re-blocked. The answer? A most emphatic yes.
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A hostage situation along Grand Caillou Road was resolved Wednesday evening with a Houma man being taken into custody and nobody getting hurt, the Terrebonne Sheriff's Office said.
The Sheriff's Office arrested Ronald Billiot, 25, 105 Jean Ellen Drive, who held a woman hostage at a trailer in the 4500 block of Grand Caillou Road during a five-hour standoff, sheriff's Capt. Dawn Foret said.
Neighbors in the surrounding area were evacuated, Sheriff Jerry Larpenter said.
Billiot was running from Houma Police after being accused of beating his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend's head, face and back with a broomstick in the 100 block of Jean Ellen Drive, Houma Police said. She was taken to Terrebonne General Medical Center and treated.
He had relayed messages to friends and family members that if approached by law enforcement, he would kill them, Foret said.
Around 11 a.m., Terrebonne deputies began to help Houma Police search for Billiot, Foret said.
Someone drove Billiot to his friend's trailer and dropped him off there, where he found weapons and a woman he knew, Larpenter said.
"He considered her a hostage," Foret said.
A law enforcement team talked to Billiot over the phone before he surrendered, Foret said. The Houma Police SWAT team, State Police and Larpenter's deputies were involved, and no shots were fired, she said.
In addition to the aggravated second-degree battery charge Billiot was originally wanted for, Billiot is now charged with false imprisonment with a firearm, Foret said. He is also charged with an outstanding Terrebonne sheriff's warrant alleging domestic abuse battery. His bond had not yet been set.
The Grand Caillou Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance also assisted law enforcement, Foret said.
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Code 46
It's understandable that many viewers would find the pacing of Code 46 slow or Tim Robbins's performance understated. They are. But it seems to me that there are reasons for both, and they grow from the setting of the story and the circumstances of the characters. This may not be to your taste, but there's a difference between something that is good and something that you enjoy. Plenty of people hate Tarkovsky's pacing, for instance, but to deny that he was a great filmmaker would be ridiculously ignorant. Code 46 isn't as layered, profound, enigmatic, or beautiful as Tarkovsky's films, but it's hardly the work of Hollywood hacks, either.
The slow pace of the movie helps to represent the background world -- a world of extreme monitoring and control. It is a world where the religious concept of fate has given way to a kind of faith in (and fear of) biological determinism. Information about everyone is tracked, and in one of the many subtle touches of the film, various moments are seen through the lens of a security camera of one sort or another, although this fact is never shouted out and is indicated only by a slight change in film stock or filter and the addition of a proprietary watermark in the lower right corner of the screen. Tim Robbins's character, William, has, through his job as an insurance investigator, access not only to personal information about anyone he wants, but also video footage of them throughout their lives. This is a world where people are conditioned to be control freaks, and the moments where control lessens or is lost feel noticeably different: moments in a dream, in a dance club, in the streets of a crowded and impoverished neighborhood, and during sex.
Robbins's performance is nuanced, but not energetic. Why should it be? He's not an action hero, just a guy who works for a tyrannical bureaucracy. He's not a hero of any sort, in fact -- he's quite willing to throw away his family so he can hook up with a 25-year-old. And he doesn't even know why, although if he bothered to think about what the geneticists tell him half-way through the movie, he'd realize it: she's nearly a clone of his mother. The inexplicable attraction that so many reviewers criticized is entirely explicable within the logic of the movie: his genes think he's found his mother, and now they push him to get all Oedipal with her. (Whether this is an accurate representation of genetic science is irrelevant; it's clearly a given in the film that genes determine everything.)
Code 46 is a movie for people who love real science fiction, because it does what the best traditional science fiction does: it makes a fantastic world feel realistic through small details that hint at far more than they state. It plays to the reading (or, in this case, viewing) protocols that Samuel Delany has written so much about, the protocols that make core science fiction sometimes indecipherable to the uninitiated. It's a movie where the viewer has to pay attention in every scene, because every scene not only moves the story forward, but adds contours to the social, cultural, and technological landscape in which that story happens.
Even the language is different here -- English is what most people speak, but everyone uses words and expressions from languages throughout the world, a fact first introduced in the credits to the film. I doubt most of it is linguistically likely, but it's certainly an interesting choice to have some important words be in Spanish, French, Arabic, etc. Just to see a science fiction movie pay attention to the ordinary (as opposed to technological) language of the characters is refreshing.
Something else that is refreshing about Code 46 is that it's not a movie about a couple of characters saving the world. This is another reason it doesn't appeal to people who want their movies big and loud -- it's the story of two rather ordinary people in perilous but not extraordinary circumstances.
Samantha Morton's performance is exquisite, and I'm surprised so many reviewers were blind to it, even if they were blind to everything else good in the movie. Her face is remarkably expressive, her physical presence both alluring and odd. Her accent absorbs the linguistic changes with subtle inflections of British, American, French, Spanish (and others I'm probably less sensitive to). She reveals as much through gesture and movement as she does through words.
The only complaint I have about Code 46, other than little nitpicks, is the music, which is occasionally evocative, but more often than not intrusive, particularly in the last scenes, where much of the possible poignancy is utterly ruined by turning it all into a cheap music video. The ending is brave in many ways, but the bravery is destroyed by the filmmakers not trusting the audience's own intelligence and emotions enough -- a horrendous way to end a movie that has given its audience a lot of credit up till then.
Code 46 may not be a deeply profound movie, it may not be a work of genius, but it is a work of intelligence and integrity, and deserves more accolades than it has received, because such films are rare, especially when they are science fiction.
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- Anonymous5/26/2005 4:59 AM
I agree--it's a really interesting film, and Samantha Morton is excellent. And the use of Coldplay over the final scene is a terrible, terrible error. I'm quite fond of the rest of the score music, though.ReplyDelete
-- Niall
Just watched this last week. I also thought it was unjustly overlooked. It's pacing was very deliberate (not slow) and, for my money, what held the movie together. A movie like this requires a strong visual and editing style, though not a flashy one, and actors who are good enough to both avoid looking like they're acting and still give individualized line readings that fit both the character, setting, and interaction. I was happily suprised with the film. Nice to see it get some praise.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6/03/2006 1:45 PM
I don't usually comment and at this point, don't know if anyone will read this, but...ReplyDelete
I googled the net to read the critics re Code 46. Most of them don't seem to see the movie for what it is: a poignant love story.
Matthew makes many good points...
Since I saw this movie, I am often haunted by the sadness of the ending. After the powerfull love affair, genetically induced or otherwise, Robbins' character does not remember or even know that she exists, while Morton's character lives on with her memories intact, alone.


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Award: Lester R. Ford
Year of Award: 2011
Publication Information: American Mathematical Monthly, vol. 117, October, 2010, pp. 686-700.
Most card games deal out cards cyclically one at a time, but some games traditionally deal out three cards at a time, which supposedly improves the hands. Although a well shuffled deck would imply that the dealing method cannot matter; in practice, decks are not fully shuffled. The authors ask if the dealing method makes a difference. A discussion of some standard combinatorial tools augmented with numerical simulations shows that cyclically dealing cards one at a time definitely helps randomize the outcome. The authors next ask if cyclical dealing is the best strategy. A lattice path argument indicates why cyclical dealing cannot be the optimal dealing strategy; the authors conclude by giving numerical evidence for the value of back-and-forth dealing.
About the Authors (From the MathFest 2011 Prizes and Awards Booklet)
Mark Conger received his B.A. from Williams College in 1989, where he worked with Frank Morgan on minimal networks. A student presentation at an MAA meeting in 1988 gave him an opportunity to see Persi Diaconis speak about shaved dice. After a stint as a computer programmer and another studying physics, Mark rediscovered that mathematics was where his heart lies.
As a student at the University of Michigan in 2002, he was given a choice by his future advisor, Divakar Viswanath, between reading a paper about physics or a paper by Diaconis about card shuffling. Influenced, perhaps, by the talk 14 years earlier, he opted for card shuffling and the pattern was set for the next 5 years. In 2007 he received what he believes to be the second known Ph.D. in card shuffling.
Mark now teaches at the University of Michigan. He enjoys woodworking and taking things apart.
Jason Howald grew up in Franklin, Indiana (and, a bit, in Cardwell, Montana) and graduated from Miami University of Ohio and the University of Michigan. Jason's Ph.D. work in Algebraic Geometry focused on multiplier ideals, but Mark Conger looked past all that and introduced him to the mathematics of card shuffling, which he has savored for a few years. Besides mathematics, Jason enjoys studying physics, logic, philosophy, and software design. Jason and his wife Cornelia Yuen have settled down at positions at SUNY Potsdam in (way) upstate New York, where they enjoy teaching, researching mathematics, juggling, creating origami, and baking.


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It�s official, I�m a square. I had to ask what �twerking� was.
I had assumed it had something to do with Twitter and �tweeting.� Wrong!
Turns out tweaking refers to movements of the hips and buttocks in suggestive ways.
There, aren�t you glad you know that now? I know I am.
I found this out of course, through all the outrage over Miley Cyrus� offensively silly performance at the 2013 MTV Music Video Awards.
As you might expect, when the United States is again thinking of getting involved in somebody else�s civil war, with a rival great power warning us to back off and the very real possibility of some very bad stuff happening, the attention of the nation is riveted on a 20-year-old making an idiot of herself in public.
Of course the sky is falling over on the social conservative side of the aisle as the specter of Soddom and Gomorrah looms over the republic.
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Miley, lots of us are messed up and have issues.
�I don�t have a normal life,� she added.
Lots of us who don�t have the excuse of celebrity don�t have normal lives and can�t provide a �normal� life for their kids. And we don�t provide it on less money.
Amidst all the fuss, comic commentator Dennis Miller nailed it to the wall on Bill O�Reilly�s show on FOX.
�I�m bored!� he said. �I�m bored with all these kids who want to get attention by shocking us.�
Listen, we�ve had child stars around for a while now.
Some transitioned into adult roles. Ricky Schroeder and Mark Wahlberg have careers and judging by their absence from the scandal sheets, lives as well.
Some hit bumps along the way and overcame them.
Jackie Coogan�s parents spent all the money he made as a child, but he went on to have an adult career.
Some found their appeal faded as they grew older and gracefully withdrew from show business.
Shirley Temple, perhaps the first child mega-star, went into the diplomatic service eventually becoming ambassador to Ghana and the Czech Republic.
Others went into the production side.
Freddie �Little Lord Fauntleroy� Bartholemew became a television producer after his film career died.
And a lot of them destroyed themselves.
Anissa Jones, who starred as a child alongside Brian Keith in the TV sitcom �Family Affair� died of a drug overdose, aged 18. A fate eerily presaged by the MAD Magazine parody of the show, where the child actress was shown running up offstage.
Miley, I�m going to let you in on a little secret. Something your daddy Billy Ray and a lot of other people should have told you. Something I believe you may have a suspicion of.
For one, talent is not rare. There are lots of people with heaps of talent out there.
They either aren�t interested in a show business career or they�re content with singing in the church choir or performing in community theater.
Professional success involves starting to train that talent and promote it starting young, growing up in the business, or just sheer luck.
You did all three, but you have to realize something. You�re pretty, but there�s lots of pretty people around. You sing well, but there�s a lot of people who sing well. There�s no evidence yet you can write songs or scripts, so you�re a performer, not a creator.
You�ve managed to get a lot of attention by shocking a lot of people by breaking out of your Disney image. But that�s a one-trick pony, how many times can you shock people once they�re grown to expect outrageous behavior from you?
The fact is, you didn�t look the least bit erotic up there on stage. You�re 20 but you looked 16 or younger, like a child doing an imitation bump-and-grind with less entertainment value than Abigail Breslin pulled off in �Little Miss Sunshine.�
Miley, get a life. Take your money, hire someone to manage it, go back to school, get out of the limelight for a while. Settle down, get a job, get married, have kids, and hope they never come across Mommy on video someday.


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Strangers surprise teacher by paying for supplies
Published: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:50 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:50 p.m.
SARASOTA - The stranger's message came during the school day while Danielle Pitts taught her special education students.
A Sarasota financial planner, who read about Pitts' struggles, offered to sponsor her class.
The Tuttle Elementary teacher was "shocked."
"My first thought was it was a random act of kindness," Pitts said. "It was just totally unexpected. I don't think he even realized how much it meant to myself and my kids. My students were jumping up and down going crazy about it."
It was an outpouring of support for Pitts, who was featured in a Herald-Tribune story about a growing number of Sarasota County teachers who moonlight to make ends meet. Pitts, 30, juggles teaching elementary students on top of waitressing and running an after-school tutoring program.
Her story resonated with two strangers, who were bothered that she spent $60 of her own money each month on classroom supplies.
Teachers hired before Sept. 1, 2012 get $178 to spend from the state, according to district spokesman Scott Ferguson.
But at Tuttle, about 85 percent of the students receive free or reduced lunches. Many come empty-handed with no school supplies, so the money runs out quickly, Pitts said.
The financial planner sent $220 and pledged to donate more to Pitts' class next school year.
Another stranger, a retired Manatee County teacher, sent $60 to cover a month's expense.
Pitts used some of the money to stock up her classroom with scissors, glue, pencils and other supplies.
Some students celebrated with a pizza party for their good behavior while others drank juice boxes and ate popcorn to mark the end of the dreaded Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. They wrote thank you cards to the man and his wife.
"I was in shock and crying," Pitts said, after she received the good news last month. "I had never expected anyone to be that generous. He has never met me."
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Gloris Paulson, 69, of West Fargo, N.D., formerly of Maddock, N.D., died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at her home under the care of Hospice.
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A working meth lab was destroyed in Clarke County Jan. 10. It was discovered in a heavily wooded area off Highway 18, east of Quitman, after the Clarke County Sheriff's Department received a tip.
Sheriff Todd Kemp said a team from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality came in to clean up the lab and safely dispose of the chemicals.
Kemp says his office does not yet know who was operating the lab.
If you have information about the meth lab, you may report it to Clarke County Crimestoppers at 934-7600.
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