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Cottage in Beaminster, Dorset, England - Wantsley Cottage
The Space: The Cottage at Wantsley Farm is set in the glorious Dorset countryside, 20 minutes from the Jurassic coast and within walking distance of the beautiful village of Beaminster. You can walk straight from the door across the hills more or less through the set of Far From the Madding Crowd. The cottage is in the grounds of Wantsley Farm, a lovely family farmhouse which has 17 acres of rolling hills and woodland. It has its own patio seating area, and parking space for 2 cars. The house has a kingsize bed in the master bedroom, complete with roll-top bath, and 2 single beds in the other, with a pull out bed for a 5th person. There is a shower room with loo and a separate downstairs loo. Oak floors throughout, exposed beams, a wood-burner stove and French windows make the cottage light and airy in the summer months and delightfully cosy in the winter. There is a patio with table and chairs just outside the sitting room. Due to the close proximity of a thatched roof I'm afraid it's no BBQ's. Home baked fresh bread, eggs, jam and chutney are available from the Farmhouse on request. We can also arrange Photography Courses, Yoga, Silks and Hoop courses, Massage, and in-house Pedicure and Manicure.
Guest Access: Guests have access to the farms fields, the zip wire and streams, the woodland and can walk through the grounds to the local pub in nearby Stoke Abbott. Spare linen will be in the cottage, maid service will be weekly.
Interaction with Guests. Guests can feel welcome to drop in with requests or for local advice, but their privacy is respected in every way.
Top Traveller Review
Fabulous cottage, perfect for family getaway
About the Owner
About Charlotte Booth
I'm a jazz/cabaret singer, ex-actress and Aerialist instructor, and something of a coffee nut, so there is always very good coffee to be had here! I am married to a photographer and have two small slightly noisy, but adorable boys. We love to travel with packs on our backs to distant lands with adventure in mind, but love nothing more than walking through the beautiful Dorset countryside we're so lucky to live in. Theatre, books and swimming are what make me tick, when time from running a busy family allows that is. We have a pretty relaxed and laissez faire attitude as befits life in the countryside.
Charlotte Booth purchased this cottage in 2011
Why Charlotte Booth chose Dorset
This little corner of England is very special and dear to us. Away from major motorways we are surrounded by astonishingly beautiful and varied countryside, and stunning coastline of cliffs, beaches and estuaries. The most appealing part of living where we do is the ability to just walk out of the front door straight into the country.
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4.5 ideal spot for access to many beautiful walking areas especially Golden Cap NT estate which was
Property was lovely and also provided a great spot to walk into Beaminster. Welcome pack with freshly layed eggs was a nice touch.
Fabulous cottage, perfect for family getaway
Beautifully finished inside with a lovely big bed. Perfectly positioned with walks on your doorstep, lovely local towns and amenities (coffee shops, butchers, restaurants and shops) and family things to do. A great family break even in winter
Lovely time
We had a really enjoyable holiday and we were blessed with some lovely weather. We did think that it needed some extra dishes ie salad bowl, bread bin, extra eggs cups ( only 3 available) and there was only 4 coat hangers.
The cottage itself was cosy and very comfortable and the bed was really comfortable. Charlotte met us and she made us very welcome.
Great cottage, great setting, totally awesome!!!
Four of us stayed here in August, my wife and I along with our two energetic boys aged 5 & 8. What a great setting. The cottage itself is perfect, modern with a real authentic feel. The acres (literally) of space around the property was great to run around in, made all the better for the boys with the rope swings and long long zip wire. Short drive to shops in the village and only 15 - 20 min drive to coast. We were really lucky with the weather as it was gorgeous sunshine every day which made morning coffee on the patio outside with the chickens and ducks a treat. The fresh bread, homemade Jam and chutney on arrival were an added bonus. The beds are really comfy and have lovely fresh white linen, there's a powerful shower, great roll top bath and everything you could need for a great stay. You won't be disappointed with this one and we'd definitely come back. One other thing.....if you do stay here, don't tell the kids about the secret door in the bedroom until at least mid week as they wont stop using it!!😉
Perfect place to explore beautiful Dorset
Located at the perfect place to explore Dorset (and Somerset), we found a nearly perfect cottage. Well equipped, comfortable and a great mix of an old and rustic basis with modern and new interiors. My family (with 15 yo daughter) and I had two fantastic weeks there.
In combination with fab and familial hosts, our holidays were absolutely close to perfect.
In addition, Charlie is a brilliant aerial silk teacher. Our daughter Marie had so great fun in taking special lessons with Charlie. A quite unique experience.
The most wonderful stay in Dorset.
Charlie and Tim's cottage in Dorset is a little piece of paradise. We were there for a week with our two young children, and we all had the most wonderful time. The cottage is beautifully decorated and very welcoming, and the outdoor grounds are fantastic with a zip wire and fun swings dotted around by the stream and in the forest. Charlie and Tim (and their children) are lovely hosts, and I cannot recommend their cottage highly enough.
From the Owner
"This little corner of England is very special and dear to us. Away from major motorways we are surrounded by astonishingly beautiful and varied countryside, and stunning coastline of cliffs, beaches and estuaries. The most appealing part of living where we do is the ability to just walk out of the front door straight into the country."
Activity and Interests
Special interest holidays:
We also run Photography Courses, Silks and Hoop Classes, Yoga, Manicure and Pedicure and Massage.
West Bay (aka Broadchurch) is about 17 minutes away. Lyme Regis about 30-35 with many lovely beaches in between.
The beautiful local village of Beaminster is about 4 minutes drive. Co-Op 7am - 11pm, superb restaurant Brassica, good baker, excellent butcher, hardware, deli, patisserie and several gift shops. The town is just below where they filmed Far From The Madding Crowd, so nestled in outstanding scenery.
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The Neighbourhood
Beaminster is a rural idyll. The village has its own vegetable shop, butcher, chemist, pubs, award winning restaurant, patisserie, deli and artisan shops. It is peaceful and very friendly with local events/fetes. antique markets and Broadwindsor boasts a craft centre, pretty church, pub and annual events. The sea is just a short drive away, and is home to 'Broadchurch' the BBC series. It boasts wonderful scenery and sea food!
Getting around
Buses run regularly from Beaminster and Broadwindsor and taxis can be available.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
June - July
1 Jun 2017 - 31 Jul 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
High Summer
1 Aug 2017 - 3 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Autumn to Christmas
9 Sep 2017 - 16 Dec 2017
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Christmas to NY
23 Dec 2017 - 5 Jan 2018
5 night minimum stay
for 5 nights
NY to Spring
6 Jan 2018 - 28 Apr 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Additional pricing information
|Pet Fee
We occasionally allow dogs (1 only) at the property for a £15 surcharge. Please be aware that there are free-range chickens in the vicinity, as well as another dog. Dogs are not permitted upstairs at any time. Any damage to furnishings or woodwork must be paid for immediatley.
Changeover Day:
Changeover day is Saturday. Check in is from 3.30p.m., and check-out is by 10a.m.
Damage / Breakages:
We don't like taking security deposits, so please if something gets broken do let us know immediately. You may either replace it yourself, or we will replace it and you can reimburse us at the time. With physical damage we will let you know the cost of repair.
Cancellations made 90 days prior to the start of the rental period will receive a full refund of their deposit.
Cancellations made 60 days prior to the start of the rental period will receive a 50% refund of their deposit.
Cancellations made 31 days prior to the start of the rental period will receive a 25% refund of their deposit.
Cancellations made less than 30-15 days prior to the start of the rental period will lose their 50% deposit but will be repaid their 50% balance.
Cancellations made less than 15 days prior to the start of the rental period will forfeit all payments as we will be unable to find replacement tenants for the week/s in question at such short notice.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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Property Type
- cottage
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Video Library
Onsite Services
- Massage
Location Type
- near the sea
- rural
- village
- autumn foliage
- bay
- botanical garden
- churches
- live theatre
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation centre
- restaurants
- ruins
- water parks
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- horse riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- golf
- bay fishing
- swimming
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
- There is a shower room with loo and a separate downstairs loo, a roll top bath in the bedroom.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 5 (2 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: The house has a Kingsize bed in the master bedroom and 2 single beds in the other, with a pull out bed for a 5th person.
- Terrace
- Garden
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 5
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Notes on accommodation: Wantsley Farm and Cottage are a rural chaotic idylls, bleating sheep, clucking chickens, the lot. To add to that we have 2 young boys who we will always try to keep under control, but we cannot guarantee it! That makes them sound feral, and they're not they're adorable, but if kids just wind you up (it can happen), then maybe this isn't ideal for you :). Outside: Patio, table and chairs. Small lawn and access to 17 acres of fields and woodland. Regrettably to the close proximity of a thatched roof, no BBQ's are permitted. Utility Room: Washing Machine,


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Photoshop CS5 and "Float All Windows"
May 17, 2010
Any way to make this a default? I always use multiple photos for processing (blending with masks). This wasn't an issue with CS3. When dragging and dropping in CS3 Photoshop always created a floating window for each file. With CS5 it seems it always does not create floating windows. You have to go to "Window-->
Float all windows" to make this happen. I've created a keyboard shortcut (Shift/Control/A) but that's a pain in the $ss but you must do this EVERY time you drag and drop images. I shouldn't have to do this. I have not yet found a way to make the "Float All Windows" the default.
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I found this on sale today at the store, so I picked up one box of this, along with a box of organic genmaicha. Instead of drinking this straight up, I made ochazuke with it! I layered cooked white rice, umeboshi (pickled plum) paste, wakame seaweed flakes, and bonito flakes in a bowl, poured a cup of hot green tea over it, and then topped it with some crumbled seaweed/wasabi flavored rice cake. Umai!
Grossness. Hot hibisicus sourness that completely masks the flavor of green tea. Was a bit better when it cooled down and I added Splenda and honey. Otherwise, I won't bother with this tea.
I can't figure out why so many blenders insist on messing up fruit flavors with hibiscus. If I wanted a floral tea, I'd get it.
Seriously! I hate hibiscus. Actually, I don't mind it in small quantities in fruit teas that I expect to be tangy, but the two teas I tried from Zhena's said green tea on it, and the hibiscus totally ruins the flavor! UGH!!!
Oh wow…this tea is pretty darn good, even though it's from a teabag and decaf. I wasn't even keeping track of how long I steeped it, but I think it steeped pretty long, in boiling water…yet not a bit of bitterness! I added in some milk and Splenda, and the tea is strong enough to handle it. It tastes creamy, orangey, sugary, and flowery. It's late, and I apologize if this note is just blah. But the tea itself? Good enough that it's making me feel better since my kitty, who peed all over her own winter coat fur bloomers, backed up into my leg 5 minutes ago and got pee on me. :(
(Side note….should I take her for a haircut? It's the middle of winter, but my apartment is really warm…)
Aww, poor kitty. My oldest can't really groom herself anymore and she's long haired so we keep her shaved. In the winter she wears sweaters.
Wait wtf my comment got messed up… I typed Ashes (less than three heart) and then that Wendy is normally good at keeping clean, and she managed to pee in the box, but it's icky how her back legs got soaked.
By the way, the fact that kitty sweaters exist is making me want to shave my cat, just for the hell of it. :)
lol…poor kitty! both of my cats are short hair, so i'm going to give them an extra hug for not ever getting pee on me. glad your tea kept you in good spirits.
I measured up 11 ounces of water. I heated the water to around 194 degrees. I added a little less than 1.5 teaspoons of dry leaf to my teapot. I timed it for 3:45. I tried it plain. With Splenda. With milk. But the result was always the same—no caramel!
This tea is yummy on its own, as a smoky, non-bitter, savory tea. The texture is like silk, and it goes down easily. I won't have any trouble finishing it off. But I wanted caramel, damn it!
Drat. Maybe I'm just crazy. I'm going to have to do this again soon and see if I notice anything in particular. The only thing I can think of is that when I drink my tea I usually hold it in my mouth and swish it around; I almost never swallow straight-away. Black teas in particular require a bit of taste acclimation before my taste buds are accustomed to it. Other than that…I've got nothing. So sorry!
Maybe my tastebuds are just wonky :)
I tend to find flavored teas that other people say are "weak" flavored pretty strong, so perhaps I'm just too sensitive to the smoke flavor to taste caramel? I also tried Adagio's caramel recently, which is like "holy shizz caramel!!1" tasting, so I might just be expecting too much.
This tea is almost flawless. No bitterness; just the dreamy, delicious combination of strawberry, papaya, and pineapple, and green and black tea. Lovely without sweetener. Without a doubt, I will repurchase this tea. For a more thorough review, see my last tasting note.
I've been craving some kind of strawberry kiwi high fructose corn syrup disaster all week, so when I saw this at the store this afternoon I immediately snatched it up. The smell of the leaves is unmistakably sweet strawberry kiwi high fructose corn syrup disaster, which I'm actually happy about!
Steeped up, the tea tastes like sour strawberry herbal tea. I'm not tasting any of the green tea, nor any sweet kiwi flavor. I've gotten used to drinking my teas without sweetener, so I was a little surprised by the fact that I wasn't able to drink this tea, a fruit tea, on its own. I added a little Splenda, but unfortunately that didn't work out. The sweetener didn't blend into the flavor of the tea at all. Now the tea just smells like strawberries dipped in Splenda, with that characteristic "Splenda" taste. It tastes like Splenda in hot water mixed with strawberry juice. While I don't hate Spelnda (I actually like it) I'm not really in the mood to drink Splenda Tea. So down the drain this cup goes.
I've found that it's really hard to compare this to plain, unflavored matcha—they're two different animals. Even though Mandarin Matcha isn't the same as regular matcha, it's still wonderful in its own way. The powder is olive green, rather than the bright, radioactive green of fresh matcha. I'm guessing the color is due to the pulverized dried orange that is mixed in with the matcha, and not just the quality of the matcha itself. The smell is flowery and sweet.
Today I'm using two scoops and 4 ounces of hot water. The color of the tea is a murky green, and quite a bit different from that characteristic jade green color of regular matcha tea. Mandarin Matcha does not foam, no matter how hard or how long I whisk it. Only a few weak bubbles appear at the surface.
The taste is a bit weaker and sweeter than regular matcha is at this concentration. I'm guessing this is because of the orange that's mixed in with the matcha dilutes it. The orange taste is light and not artificial tasting. There is a strange sharpness or sourness near the back/middle of my tongue, but it's bearable. Happily, there is no bitterness.
In exchange for the orange note, you do lose some of the vegetal/grassy flavor of regular matcha. At the same time, there is an interesting blossomy component to it that I didn't taste in the plain matcha I have on hand. And oh, the smell! The smell of Mandarin Matcha is divine. Juicy orange, tart and sweet, cream, and matcha.
I think it's a good change of pace from regular matcha. The novelty of the orange flavor certainly makes it worth trying. While I don't know if I'd consider it the best matcha I've ever had, it has earned a place in my cabinet.
SO glad to see the rating go up!=D Although I must admit a part of me was hoping that a lack there of would lead you to share the wealth lol. My one bag is going all too fast, but I can't wait to see what flavors they do next!
Mandarian matcha… I'm nabbing those packets the moment they are back up on 52teas! Oh yeah, what does it come in? A tin? The pouches?
Huh. Today this actually hit the spot. It is very sweet, but it's not "yucky" the way my last cup was. At the same time, this was so sweet that I had to chase it down with some water. I definitely won't repurchase, but I may be able to at least finish off the carton.


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NOTE: Sold individually. This door spring is four and a half inches long. It is used for some dishwashers. These springs tend to wear out at the same rate, so you should replace both of your dishwasher door springs at the same time.
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My door spring had broken and I was going to leave it until the door gasket failed and started leaking. After removing the parts, I got on-line and order what I needed. I found everything easier than I thought. I got the parts a few days later and put the gasket in first. Looking at it, you'll find theres slotted ribs at both ends. Those areas go in the bottom corners because of the "S" curve. Simply push in and voila, you're done. At first the door will be firm to shut, but gets better- NO LEAKS! As far as the door spring...you don't have to remove the whole dishwasher. Simply unscrew the bottom plate under the door and reach in, rehook. Piece of cake. This site is wonderful. All the parts and easy to use.
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We removed the bottom access panel, and were able to remove the broken spring. As others have suggested, we ordered two new springs, so we could replace them both at the same time. Unlike others, we didn't have to move the dishwasher out a few inches to access the springs. An easier repair than it might have been!
Unscrewed the dishwasher from counter, located in center front, pulled the dishwasher out, very easy, only about 12 inches, opened the door and saw where the springs went. The spring on the right was missing entirely. Hooked the new springs into place, closed the door, slid the dishwasher back into place. Took about 5 minutes. Thanks to this web site, and the fact that other people had reported how to do the repair. Only cost was that of the springs!
I removed the 2 screws that hold the dishwasher in so I could pull it out. I found out later I didnt need to do this. then I removed the bottom cover and saw the spring that was broken. I removed the spring, hooked the new one into place and I was done. This was the easiest repair I ever had to do.
Removed the lower panel (two screws near the floor, two screws with the door open).Remove screws holding the top of the dishwasher in place.Remove two screws holding the incoming water switch.Pull the dishwasher out to access the left side of the dishwasher.With the door closed remove the spring (replaced both left and right).Test the motion of the door.Reverse the process 1. push dishwasher back in2. Attach water switch bracket3. Attach top screws that hold the dishwasher in place4. Replace lower panel5. Attach screws for lower panelTest the door motion,I replaced the gasket a couple of years ago for less than $50. The springs with shipping for less than $25. I wonder how much longer the dishwasher will last. The repairs are easier than putting in a new dishwasher and a whole lot cheaper.
I removed some philips screws from the kick plate along the bottom of the dishwasher. I then removed some trim screws on the sides of the bottom door panel (the smaller panel below the door on the front of the dishwasher). There were also two screws into the top of the lower panel that you can only see when the door is open. This let me remove the whole lower door panel and kick plate. It was now possible to see the springs on the left and right, and it is actually possible to change them at this point, just with access through the front. However, it is very awkward. Contrary to what some repairs have said, it really is much easier if you can pull the dishwasher out from under the counter about 6 inches. To do that, you'll have to unbolt it, and that will vary depending on how yours was mounted. You may find brackets along the front, screws or bolts through the frame into the floor, and/or retaining straps from the top up to the counter.Beyond that, it's simple. You'll see that the spring hooks into a slot or hole on a large L-shaped bracket that moves with the door. There is one on each side at the bottom of the door. The other end of each spring hooks through a hole in the frame rail on the bottom. There will likely be several holes, letting you choose how tight you want the spring (this controls how easily the door will drop).A pair of needlenose pliers is handy for getting the spring end into the holes.Again, it was a lot easier doing this from the outside of the dishwasher after pulling it out a few inches.
Removed 2 screws from the Access Panel and 2 screws from the Toe Plate using a Phillips head screwdriver. The broken spring was removed and replaced using the opposite spring as a guide as to the position of the spring. The opposite side (the unabroken one) was replaced. The panels were screwed back into place. End of repair.
Removed the "kick plate" (4) screws. the hard part was attaching the springs to the door hooks. you cannot see them, have to go by feel. then stretch them to lower frame. attached the lower door trim piece with three screws.
I removed two screws that hold unit to countertop,just pulled out unit about two inches. Removed broken door springs. Installed new door springs and pushed unit back into place and installed the 2 countertop screws DONE.
Removed the service panel below the door (4 hex-head screws), then reached in and took the old broken spring out (right side) and hooked the new one up.Glad I bought 2 springs - the other one (left side) broke about a week after I fixed the first one! Replaced it the same way. Helps to have small hands - you can't really see where you're putting the springs but can feel where they should go.
Removed two screws holding the dishwasher in place under the cabinet. Pulled the dishwasher out to expose the door springs. Removed the old springs and installed the new ones in just a few minutes. Pushed the dishwasher back into the cabinet and replaced the screws. Job done.
The parts arrived 20 hours after ordering -great service & the parts were just like like the removed parts only new. The old door gasket was pulled from its groove & and the new gasket was installed witout using tools. No more leaking water.The door spring installation wesa bit more difficult. The front bottom was removed with a nut drive, the broken springs were fished out, new springs were pull onto the arms and the cover put back in place. Not a bad job for a crippled, one-eyed 82 year old man.
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David Bowie exhibition lands in Chicago for only U.S. visit
By Mary Wisniewski
CHICAGO (Reuters) - David Bowie has been best-known throughout his five-decade career as a prolific musician and songwriter, with hits like "Changes" and "Space Oddity" in constant radio circulation.
But he is also an actor and artist who helped design his own album covers, stage sets and costumes.
Now, 400 objects, from the multi-colored jumpsuit he wore as "Ziggy Stardust" to a cocaine spoon, are going on display in Chicago at the exhibit "David Bowie Is," running from Sept. 23 to Jan. 4, 2015 at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Tens of thousands of tickets already have been sold for the MCA show, the only U.S. venue for an exhibit that has drawn huge crowds in London, Toronto, Sao Paulo and Berlin.
"This exhibition repatriates David Bowie, the musical innovator, into the territory of cutting-edge visual and performing art that is his natural home," said Michael Darling, MCA chief curator.
The multi-media exhibit was originally organized for London's Victoria and Albert Museum by curators Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh. Visitors wear headphones that play clips of Bowie interviews and music, which change depending on which object is being looked at.
Speaking to reporters in Chicago on Friday, Marsh said the show reveals Bowie's "degree of obsession" with the creation of culture.
"That's really what we really wanted to bring out - is the nature of creativity," Marsh said. He said people leaving the exhibit say they feel inspired to create something of their own. Continued...


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The Revis Trade Rumors Could End Up Being True
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Get ready because there could be a storm brewing and it could be heading into (or out of) One Buc Place.
Darrelle Revis is a hot name each off season and rightfully so. The man is a three-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler. Even with that it doesn't make him untouchable. We saw that back in the day with Joe Montana being traded from the 49ers, Brett Favre from the Packers, Herschel Walker from the Cowboys, etc. It's not something that is out of the realm of possibility. With that said, this Revis stuff may end up having some momentum in some way.
New Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht is on record saying that the first order of business was to address Revis' contract. Weeks later, the rumors started regarding the Bucs receiving inquiries for their star player from not one but two separate national reporters.
Coincidence? Perhaps. But it's ironic that the team was making his contract a priority and now reports are heating up, just like they did before he was traded from New York to TampaBay.
Let's look at some more irony. The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots were rumored to be the front-runners for a potential deal in a Revis trade. Many laughed at that report but let's fast forward to the present and analyze a few more things.
For starters, they are both outside of the conference which is probably the first thing you want to look at as an organization when considering trade partners. Second, the Broncos are reportedly releasing their aging captain and All-Pro corner back Champ Bailey — leaving them with just two corner backs on their roster counting just $1.3 million against the cap in 2014. Last, the Patriots are believed to not be interested in re-signing Aqib Talib because of a contract demand that may be higher than what Brent Grimes just signed for in Miami. For a few million dollars more than Grimes and Talib, New England would most likely be willing to pay Revis his current salary as reported by the Boston Globe.
The Buccaneers may in fact not be interested in trading away Revis. No one is saying that they are. But if you begin to put together the pieces — Licht's words about Revis' contract and the position that the two rumored teams have put themselves in — it makes you wonder if there is fire where there is smoke after all.
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The DPI has just released the estimated open enrollment transfer payment amount for the 2012-13 school year. It is $6,445, or $422/pupil less than the current payment of $6,867.
You can always find the open enrollment transfer amount on the open enrollment web site.
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Lady Gaga Wants You To Be Monogamous
I know you love to make a fashion statement and we love it too, but for god sakes put on a coat Lady Gaga! It's snowing like crazy in New York!
The Grammy winning singer seemed more interested in protecting her pasties when she signed autographs outside of Good Morning America today. She really does love her fans. Not only did she stay out in the cold to sign autographs, but she sent them hot chocolate while they waited outside.
The "Poker Face" singer did dress appropriately for the blizzard while on the show, pulling off a soft snow queen ensemble. It looked like she and Cyndi Lauper were about to perform a live play featuring the good witch vs. the bad witch, but to my disappointment the outrageously dressed duo was actually there to talk.
The two were getting out the word about MAC make-ups Viva Glam fundraising program to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in women. The full $14 price of any lipstick from the Viva Glam collection goes straight to the cause and the two singers say they represent the age brackets of women who are currently at the highest risk of infection. Lady Gaga said she wore her Viva Glam lipstick at the Grammys.
They are so cute together! I love when they hold hands and Cyndi gives her advice about doing what she wants and not listening to everybody. I just wanted to hug Cyndi and call her Bubby. Lady Gaga took the touching moment and brought it back to the matter at hand, emphasizing that their relationship is is an example of how women should protect each other. So stop laughing at your girlfriend's crazy stories about random sex, please. Watch the Good Morning America video after the jump.
Gaga says she's gotten those phone calls from her friends, but she advocates "loving monogamous relationships to protect you and those around you."
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LACHIE Hansen, the central figure in a month-long investigation into North Melbourne's management of concussion, has been deemed fit to play in Sunday's cut-throat final against West Coast - only days after suffering blurred vision in a separate knock that forced his substitution.
A key pillar in North's recast forward line this season, Hansen is expected to take his place in a team anticipating a considerable boost from the return of Daniel Wells (calf) and Nathan Grima (hamstring), who are set to make timely revivals from soft-tissue injuries.
''All three boys are tracking in the right direction, it's just a matter of them getting through training on Thursday afternoon,'' North football manager Donald McDonald said last night.
''We wouldn't be taking any risks with anyone, so we wouldn't be playing Wellsy or Grima, especially on the back of soft-tissue injuries … and Lachie's the same.''
Hansen was substituted out in the second term of North's match against Greater Western Sydney last Saturday after an opening-quarter clash of heads with teammate Liam Anthony.
Hansen complained of blurred vision on the day, and coach Brad Scott forecast earlier this week that his selection for North's first final since 2008 would be a straightforward exercise based on the assessment of the club's medical staff.
McDonald said Hansen was not diagnosed with concussion on the weekend. North Melbourne has also submitted the player was not concussed against Essendon in round 20, though that question is the basis of the AFL investigation. The club also reported he had suffered no ill-effects since Saturday.
''Lachie was subbed out last week with a bit of blurred vision, but that was the only issue,'' McDonald said.
''He was trying to get his focus. He passed all the concussion tests, but he still had blurred vision so we just thought, 'Nup, we're not going to risk it' … we're very confident he wasn't concussed.''
The Age understands that the delay in the AFL investigation into the circumstances that resulted in Hansen returning to the field in round 20, concerns the involvement of an independent medical expert who has been commissioned to gather information and advise on the case. Senior
North player Drew Petrie was interviewed by one of the AFL's integrity officers more than a fortnight ago after he mentioned in a radio interview following the round-20 game against the Bombers that he had seen Hansen vomiting in the change rooms at half-time.
The key question is whether Hansen was concussed when he hit the turf face-first after a head clash with Nathan Lovett-Murray before returning to the field and kicking two goals in the final term.
McDonald said he could not comment on the investigation, and the AFL's general manager of football operations, Adrian Anderson, who is not directly involved in the examination but will review the final report, said he would not elaborate before the matter was resolved.
There is no precedent of a club being punished under the concussion guidelines, which were introduced amid much debate on the eve of last season.
The guidelines have revolutionised the way the condition is treated in the AFL, given it mandates that players who are deemed to have suffered concussion during a match are forbidden to return to the field regardless of the severity of their case.
If a club is found to have contravened the guidelines, clubs can be fined as much as $20,000 if found guilty of playing unfit players.
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What about if your sunglasses could be a means to watching a film on a long-distance journey or while killing time at an airport?
These hi-tech plastic Vuzix Wrap 280 video spectacles create the impression of a 51-inch widescreen display floating 10 ft before your eyes, and the sound comes from noise-cancelling stereo earbuds and a pocket remote control. They're selling like hotcakes, and from the Vuzix website, you can see that the more expensive lines are all sold out.
They look quite chunky compared to normal sunglasses, according to a review in yesterday's Sunday Times, which ends with the pointed question: "Are you prepared to look a turkey wearing them in public?"
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jcastagno wrote:slightly off topic but a quick question, in for this woot already, but this will be my first summer of WW and at what point is it just too hot to have wines shipped to Florida? Im on the Gulf Coast (Tampa) and we are already seeing consistent temperatures above 80 during the day... would hate to have anything "cook" while sitting in the UPS truck...
As the temps rise, WW will at some point institute "summer shipping" which depending on your location can mean one of several things. But in general they do a fabulous job of preventing your wine from cooking.
And speaking from experience, if some of your wine does get damaged in shipment... they do a FANTASTIC job of making it right. Just e-mail customer service.
Lab rat report on the Barbera: Nice color, light bodied - no legs to speak of and for the first hour the nose was very alcohol. After decanting for over an hour there was tobacco and cedar in the nose. No fruit flavors ever came through - spice and wood were predominant. We had the wine with steak and grilled rosemary potatoes and thought that it paired much better with the potatoes than the steak - the rosemary part of the potatoes matched especially well. I wish we had tried it with a tomato dish but now it's too late for that because it is all gone. The tannins were smooth and you would never describe this wine as a fruit bomb! It will be interesting to see how it tastes when it hasn't been "all shook up" for 24 hours before opening.
McMalbec wrote:Did you enjoy the Oconomowoc area yesterday?
Loved it, two things, the weather was wonderful and the wines were well received.
rooboy wrote:Scott:
When are we going to see some Jana wines on wine.woot? Love the Cathedral!
We are just getting ready to release the 2005 Jana Cathedral. Love to do a pre release to the woot folks before the rest of the market gets a chance at it. Jana and WD will have to get together.
pinotdrnkr wrote:I like Amador Zins, Folie a Deux comes to mind, but I have a question about a different region: Paso Robles.
I am drinking such a Zin from Trader Joes, obviously an overrun bottling and am curious as to who the producer might be. Any one know of good Zin producers from that region who might have the capacity to supply TJ with such quantity?
Sorry to be a bit off-topic but you guys seem very knowledgeable.
Try Eberle wines. I think his reds are great.
ddeuddeg wrote:If she had been in Cleveland next week, a mere 3 hours down the road from here, we'd have done our best to lure her to Buffalo for our woot wine tasting on the 25th.
Among other things, we'll be opening a '98 Folie à Deux Old Vines Fiddletown Vineyards Zinfandel, made by none other than Scott Harvey.
Scott, any ideas on how best to handle that one, before and after opening? We had a '95 Kunde Zin 2 nights ago, and it was really good at first pour, but by the time we finished the bottle, it had noticeably faded.
It will need to be decanted. It will hold in the decanter for about 4 hours before startng to fade. There is a lot of tar weed that grows in the Eschen vineyard in Fiddletown wich gives this wine a nice tar character.
ScottHarveyWines wrote:It will need to be decanted. It will hold in the decanter for about 4 hours before startng to fade. There is a lot of tar weed that grows in the Eschen vineyard in Fiddletown wich gives this wine a nice tar character.
Thanks, Scott, for the info on this wine. I've always wanted to meet that tar character. Now I'll know what to look for.
It sure would be nice if you and Jana could join us at our first ever Buffalo w.w. tasting. The whole gang who was over at your place post rpm tour will be here: Cesare, kttest, Sparky, ddeuddeg and me. Plus, cheron98, who you met recently (sorry tommy, I can't remember if you were there)
tomatillo wrote:Hope you're enjoying our 72 degree weather, here in St. Paul, today. Wish you could have arranged a tasting in Minneapolis/St. Paul, since you were already out here at the airport.
Feel free to return any time of year. Don't believe the naysayers: it NEVER drops below 70 degrees in our temperate Minnesota climate!
Tomatillo, you must be in one of the far southern suburbs, like Dallas...
We actually went there for spring break a few years ago. People in Buffalo thought we were kidding and/or insane, but it was great!
After reading the other Barbera report I think I was right to let the wine rest overnight-wanted my report to be as accurate as possible and no time last night as well. Will be ratting on an early dinner to get the report up ASAP, and thanks for your patience!
ScottHarveyWines wrote:We are just getting ready to release the 2005 Jana Cathedral. Love to do a pre release to the woot folks before the rest of the market gets a chance at it. Jana and WD will have to get together.
Oh no, that means I'll be buying even more wine here...
MarkDaSpark wrote: And yes, that is an InZin t-shirt Scott is wearing under the sport coat.
Where do I gets me one of them fancy tee-shirts?
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Java with Scott.
Looks a lot like good ol' Nils Venge (Saddleback Cellars) behind Scott.
Zinfandel Rattage. Ohio has beautiful weather six months a year. Yesterday was mid 70's, low humidity, and a brilliant blue sky. How could the day get any better you ask? How about leaving the office at noon carrying a FedEx box with a golden ticket and a bottle of Scott Harvey Zinfandel tucked under your arm, two marinated ribeyes, grilled garlic potatoes enjoyed on the neighbor's deck.
Refer to Scott's Feb 13 and March 30 blog entries, as well as the other two rat reports as their comments apply to this wine. The pack of cul de sac rats agreed on two things: Open about one hour prior to serving, and this wine must be served with food.
The mouthfeel was tannic/astringent without food. With our "high in saturated fat and cholesterol" meal the wine was simply heavenly. Some noted tobacco, anise, currant and eucalyptus on the nose. The fruit taste was not strong, tart cherry and raspberry. We all agreed that the wine was velvety smooth and the entry, palate and finish were perfectly balanced.
It is 180 degrees from the Inzinerator, and categorically different from last July's Chase Hayne Zin which was great a cappella.
Even though our wives had a bottle of ménage a trios and only sampled the Zin we were sad to find the bottle empty, a sign of a great wine. Although a two bottle rat pack would remedy this sad, sad situation it would likely delay the timely posting of a coherent report.
I am humbled to have served as your rat. If anyone considers passing on this woot they are only cheatin' themselves.
Scott Harvey 2006 Barbera Reserve Rat Report
(Hope it's okay to do this in several installments--I want you guys to have SOMETHING while I'm making dinner!)
WW wines I've loved:
Gundlach Bundschu Pinot
Trinitas Old Vine Zin
Trinitas Bigalow (after letting it breathe for an hour)
Wellington Roussanne
Wellington Marsanne
WW I haven't cared for:
Woot EHP
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot
Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot
Noceto Sangiovese (it was okay)
Got an email Thursday saying I would be ratting a Scott Harvey! Woohoo! Missed the FedEx driver but picked up yesterday evening at the depot, brought it to the parents' place, and after we'd admired it, put it on the counter and let it sit without moving it 'til this afternoon. Don't know whether this will do much to prevent shipping shock, but I did my best.
Got a kick out of the griffin (?) on the top of the cork when I took off the foil. Too bad the ends don't show once I put the cork in the trivet I'm making. :\ Took a picture but that apparently took the last of my battery, so I'll recharge and upload it in a later installment.
Appearance: Poured a tiny taste. Really rich, deep color, and clearer than I expected from the cork, which was stained the same rich, deep red (not purple). When I tilted my glass (a Riedel "O" Cabernet/Merlot) I could see the wine coating the bottom of the glass, kind of like the "legs" it creates on the sides. First time I've noticed that, though I don't know if it means anything.
Aroma: Some heat on the nose, but like some people on these boards I can usually "tell" whether I'm going to like a wine's taste at the first sniff. The smell of this=yum.
Taste: Another rat for the Barbera (last night) said there was no fruit, but I disagree. Maybe I just don't know what "fruit" tastes like? To me this has a juiciness like that of the Trinitas Old Vine Zin that I enjoyed very much. Now I'm really looking forward to this even more! I only took a sip, because I know it needs to breathe. I learned the other night from the Trinitas Bigalow that the Vinturi doesn't really do enough for some wines; it started out really harsh but after about 45 min. mellowed and was delicious. I already like this one, so--can't wait (though I will).
bardMom: It's not real strong or heavy at all--it's like it's light. It's good by itself; I bet it's great with pizza. Whoo! More! It's some of the best red I've tasted. I'd get some!
bardDad: It's good.
The olive oil dough for my pizza crust is rising; the pizza itself will have homemade sauce (with some of the last of the Bigalow, garlic, and fresh oregano and basil from bardMom's herb pot), fresh mozzarella, "baby Bella" mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, and pancetta, baked on a baking stone. :drool:
I know this is a lot; sorry if it's too much. Let me know and I'll make sure the next installment is more to the point--
eric9tx wrote: You're lucky I don't have pix of my Scott Harvey autographed magnums handy, or I'd be incorrigible.
In that case, with a picture of my Scott Harvey autographed double magnum, I'd probably be twice as incorrigible.
#2 Still waiting for the dough to finish rising and flatten out so I can make the pizza crust. Tasted the Barbera again and it's definitely opened up over the past hour +. Still has some heat on the nose, but there's a slight--sweetness?--to the flavor (which has less heat than before). Hard to say just what I mean, just that it's definitely not sour or vegetal (like the Noceto sangio, in which I got all tomatoes, all the time), though it's also not precisely fruity. I'm not really tasting the spice the other rat mentioned, but then I haven't noticed the eucalyptus SH was talking about, either.
Sorry; I'm a novice and tend to use a lot of words to describe something because my palate isn't developed enough to put my finger on specific descriptors more experienced tasters might use. For example, it doesn't really "taste like" cherries to me, but there are qualities of this wine that remind me of the qualities of fresh (and not sour) cherries. There's also a deeper "something" that reminds me of--black raspberries? Again, doesn't really taste LIKE them, just has those deep, rich, slightly wild notes, I guess.
I know I mentioned it before, but it bears repeating: the color is really striking--a lovely clear deep almost-garnet color. In the deep bowl of my "O" glass, it catches the light gorgeously.
More later, with the pizza (if the dough ever stops rising!).
SonomaBouliste wrote:Looks a lot like good ol' Nils Venge (Saddleback Cellars) behind Scott.
Probably was, Saddleback was there, and the booths were set up alphabetically. Scott was trying to wave me to come over, as I was in the next set of booths over, talking to Vino Noceto's wife and daughter.
Along with a lot of wineries that have been on Wine.Woot (Corison,Clif Family, Coppola (Rosso & Bianco), Saddleback, Saxon-Brown, Schug, SH, St. Supery, Titus (Talked with one of the brothers), Vina Robles, Vino Noceto (offer of that week), Yorkville, and Laura Zahtila (she left before we got to her spot).)
And in going back over the list, LangeTwins were there too!
We (Java, Nostrom0, and I) tried to talk to all the wineries that had had woot offers, and others as well.
#3: The Barbera was PERFECT with my pizza.
bardMom: Delicious; I wouldn't mind having it again. Went perfectly with the pizza but didn't overpower it; the wine balanced the taste of the pizza and vice versa.
bardDad: Fruity and balanced (with a smirk--he makes fun of all the tasting terms). It wasn't real harsh, it wasn't sweet.
Here are my tasting notes, using the DeLong's tasting guide (I have the little black booklet with the fold-out chart):
Color Hue: garnet
Depth: deep
Clear: clear
Aroma Intensity: moderate
Development: ?
Aromas: alcohol! (even after a couple hours, I couldn't smell much else, though it didn't taste hot)
Dry/Sweet: dry
Body: medium
Acidity: crisp
Tannins: medium, round (I think)
Flavour Intensity: moderate/flavourful
Flavours: cherry? black raspberry (depth)
Finish: medium (4-5 sec.)
Conclusion: Balance: EXCELLENT ***1/2 or ****, based on how much I enjoyed it
Food Pairing: perfect! (homemade pizza w/ pancetta and mini portobello; I also splashed some Barbera in the sauce)
This is the first wine I've given more than three stars since I started keeping my notes (after the GunBun, which is my favorite so far). On its own, this rates about the same as the Trinitas Old Vine. The pizza made it even better.
I wonder how the acid-with-acid (tomato sauce on the pizza with this wine) pairing works, if the acid is supposed to cut fatty or creamy foods?
I'd buy this again, and can't wait to get my three pack.
Hope the lengthy posts were worth whatever info you got from this! WineDavid and Mr. Harvey, I was honored to labrat, and for this wine to be my first report. Thanks so much.
WOW, can't BELIEVE this hasn't sold out yet!! Best Zin ever (except maybe compared to the InZinerator batch, and one helluva Barbera. You don't know what you're missing here if you don't go in for at least 2!
In for 3. Seriously... WD... just pre-load my order.
cheron98 wrote:"some"? The store only had 3 bottles - one of each label, $14.50 each. I picked up one bottle. I'll bring it to share with you, but you can't just HAVE it
Last time I checked, the other two bottles were still there.
Apparently there is at least one other source for the 03 InZin. Check http://www.goodspiritsfinewine.com/invdetail.php?invid=13808.
Price is $17.99, though.
Oh all RIGHT! Jeeze. In for two.
Yes that is Nils. He was interested in the Jana Grenache Rose. I was turning him on to the grower in case he wanted to get some of the same grapes for next year. I've sure enjoyed Nils's wines over the years.
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#3: The Barbera was PERFECT with my pizza
Thanks for the all the labrate reports. When you make wines in the old world Europen style you will get many reactions. All the reports are right on and telling us my wines are produced in a more European food friendly stle where the wines support the meal and do not over power it.
drameden wrote:Apparently there is at least one other source for the 03 InZin. Check http://www.goodspiritsfinewine.com/invdetail.php?invid=13808.
Price is $17.99, though.
except they cant ship out of state...
Rats, You've been packed.
We are just getting ready to release the 2005 Jana Cathedral. Love to do a pre release to the woot folks before the rest of the market gets a chance at it. Jana and WD will have to get together.
In for 3. Seriously... WD... just pre-load my order.
Yes, me as well! WD sign me up for three and gift three to my wife!
TO ALL THOSE LISTED AS MAYBE ON THE Buffalo/WNY wine tasting: wolfen18, Lighter, jims19, smlusk, please check your PMs.
End hijack. Thanks for your patience.
We can haz cluez WD for noo whyne?
yathink2 wrote:except they cant ship out of state...
Not just out of state. Doesn't seem like they can ship at all:
South Dakota State Law prohibits the delivery of alcoholic beverages. All products ordered online must be picked up and paid for at GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor in the Taylor's Pantry building, on the corner of 41st Street & Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls.
drameden, please don't play with my emotions like that. I'm fragile.
eric9tx wrote:drameden, please don't play with my emotions like that. I'm fragile.
I know my hopes were up too
yathink2 wrote:I know my hopes were up too
I emailed Jana on Friday asking if she knew anywhere it was still available. I can let you (and everyone) know what sort of reply I get when I hear back.
eric9tx wrote:I emailed Jana on Friday asking if she knew anywhere it was still available. I can let you (and everyone) know what sort of reply I get when I hear back.
I bought 5 bottles of '03 for 12.39 each at the the Liquor Shed in Casper, WY last fall. I don't know if they still have any or if they will ship.
Slightly off topic, but still wine related. I got around to opening a bottle of the Cellar No. 8 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc. I am blown away by the guava smell/flavor. This is perhaps the best SB I have had in this price range.
Speaking of, isn't about time we get a Woot Cellars white?
Great reports by the rats!
I'm a big fan of both Barbera's and Zins, likely because they often go so well with italian meals / pizza.
I'm truly looking forward to what Scott and the Amador region lend to these.
In looking at the wine advocate's generalized vintage comparisons, they list 2006 (and 05) as being fairly difficult years to produce a high quality Zin in "Calif.-N.Coast" (and really, where else would they be produced). Fortunately, 2007 is listed as a quite decent year.
I know that this chart is an over-generalization, but I'm curious if these conditions were localized to a specific CA region, or what precautions might have been taken to ensure consistent quality, or if as a result these zins will display some deviation (greater, lesser, or just different) from other SH vintages?
As I'm breaking my Scott Harvey cherry, I'm just looking for some perspective vs. other SH vintages and vs other zins of this vintage.
That would be great!!!! I missed it last time...
kevo152 wrote:Slightly off topic, but still wine related. I got around to opening a bottle of the Cellar No. 8 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc. I am blown away by the guava smell/flavor. This is perhaps the best SB I have had in this price range.
Speaking of, isn't about time we get a Woot Cellars white?
Really!!! I hated it... way to woody for me. Not the balance I was looking for. I even tried it with food... still wasnt my type... sorry for the off topic
yathink2 wrote:Really!!! I hated it... way to woody for me. Not the balance I was looking for. I even tried it with food... still wasnt my type... sorry for the off topic
I agree that it is a bit woody, but for whatever reason that appeals to me in an SB. I can't handle it in Chard or Zin, but I love it in SB's. Go figure...
Since this offer is ending, thank you Mr. Harvey for more of your wine, company, and erudition! I greatly appreciate it (and somehow, I think everyone else does too).
WD, please keep this guy around. And did I ask for a CLUE? Let me check. Ah yes, I did ask for a CLUE a few posts above. It's the one where I ask for a CLUE.


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EX-RANGERS director Dave King believes the club will require financial support on a non-commercial basis for the next three years if they are to emerge in tact from their current predicament.
Rangers are soon to be liquidated and their place on the SPL fixture list was occupied by 'Club 12' when the schedule was released this morning as the uncertainty over the club's future continues.
Whether Rangers take up the place depends on whether the SPL vote in favour of accepting a newco Rangers which is set to be established by Charles Green, who has led a takeover of the Ibrox side.
On his arrival at Glasgow Airport, King told a number of television crews: "I really don't believe Rangers represents a financial opportunity for anyone other than an asset stripper.
"There is only one way forward for the club and that is that the club needs a level of funds which is way beyond the ability of the fans to support it with season tickets.
"There is a structured financial deficit and unless the club gets access to funders who are willing to put money in on a non-commercial basis, I think for at least three years, then I don't think the club will go forward."
King, who was the second-largest shareholder after former owner Craig Whyte, has requested a meeting with Green and is set to meet with members of a Walter Smith-led consortium.
King has not committed himself to putting money in.
"I'm able to do it, it's just a case of making sure what makes most sense for the club," he added.
"If I believe the right plan is put in place, that I think best meets the needs of the club going forward, then it's certainly something I would consider and am capable of doing."


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New research partially funded by NOAA's Modeling, Analysis, Predictions, and Projections (MAPP) program may enable longer-term forecasts of U.S. heat waves. Scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research have fingerprinted a distinctive atmospheric wave pattern high above the Northern Hemisphere that can foreshadow the emergence of summertime heat waves in the United States more than two weeks in advance. The new research could, according to NCAR, potentially enable probability forecasts of U.S. heat waves 15-20 days out, giving society more time to prepare for these often-deadly events.
The research team discerned the pattern by analyzing a 12,000-year simulation of the atmosphere over the Northern Hemisphere. During those times when a distinctive "wavenumber-5" pattern emerged, a major summertime heat wave became more likely to subsequently build over the United States.
"It may be useful to monitor the atmosphere,, looking for this pattern, if we find that it precedes heat waves in a predictable way," says NCAR scientist Haiyan Teng, the lead author. "This gives us a potential source to predict heat waves beyond the typical range of weather forecasts."
The wavenumber-5 pattern refers to a sequence of alternating high- and low-pressure systems (five of each) that form a ring circling the northern midlatitudes, several miles above the surface. This pattern can lend itself to slow-moving weather features, raising the odds for stagnant conditions often associated with prolonged heat spells.
The study is being published next week in Nature Geoscience. It was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Science Foundation, which is NCAR's sponsor. NASA scientists helped guide the project and are involved in broader research in this area.
Heat waves are among the most deadly weather phenomena on Earth. A 2006 heat wave across much of the United States and Canada was blamed for more than 600 deaths in California alone, and a prolonged heat wave in Europe in 2003 may have killed more than 50,000 people.
To see if heat waves can be triggered by certain large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns, the scientists looked at data from relatively modern records dating back to 1948. They focused on summertime events in the United States in which daily temperatures reached the top 2.5 percent of weather readings for that date across roughly 10 percent or more of the contiguous United States. However, since such extremes are rare by definition, the researchers could identify only 17 events that met such criteria—not enough to tease out a reliable signal amid the noise of other atmospheric behavior.
The group then turned to an idealized simulation of the atmosphere spanning 12,000 years. The simulation had been created a couple of years before with a version of the NCAR-based Community Earth System Model, which is funded by NSF, NOAA, and the Department of Energy.
By analyzing more than 5,900 U.S. heat waves simulated in the computer model, they determined that the heat waves tended to be preceded by a wavenumber-5 pattern. This pattern is not caused by particular oceanic conditions or heating of Earth's surface, but instead arises from naturally varying conditions of the atmosphere. It is associated with an atmospheric phenomenon known as a Rossby wave train that encircles the Northern Hemisphere along the jet stream.
During the 20 days leading up to a heat wave in the model results, the five ridges and five troughs that make up a wavenumber-5 pattern tended to propagate very slowly westward around the globe, moving against the flow of the jet stream itself. Eventually, a high-pressure ridge moved from the North Atlantic into the United States, shutting down rainfall and setting the stage for a heat wave to emerge.
When wavenumber-5 patterns in the model were more amplified, U.S. heat waves became more likely to form 15 days later. In some cases, the probability of a heat wave was more than quadruple what would be expected by chance.
In follow-up work, the research team turned again to actual U.S. heat waves since 1948. They recognized that some historical heat wave events are indeed characterized by a large-scale circulation pattern that indicated a wavenumber-5 event.
The research finding suggests that scientists are making progress on a key meteorological goal: forecasting the likelihood of extreme events more than 10 days in advance. At present, there is very limited skill in such long-term forecasts.
Previous research on extending weather forecasts has focused on conditions in the tropics. For example, scientists have found that El Niño and La Niña, the periodic warming and cooling of surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, are correlated with a higher probability of wet or dry conditions in different regions around the globe. In contrast, the wavenumber-5 pattern does not rely on conditions in the tropics. However, the study does not exclude the possibility that tropical rainfall could act to stimulate or strengthen the pattern.
Now that the new study has connected a planetary wave pattern to a particular type of extreme weather event, Teng and her colleagues will continue searching for other circulation patterns that may presage extreme weather events.
"There may be sources of predictability that we are not yet aware of," she says. "This brings us hope that the likelihood of extreme weather events that are damaging to society can be predicted further in advance."
To view the research in Nature Geoscience, visit: http://www.nature.com/ngeo/journal/vaop/ncurrent/pdf/ngeo1988.pdf
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Reese Witherspoon: Bathing Suit Beauty in Malibu
Making the most of the Independence Day holiday, Reese Witherspoon spent the afternoon at a pal's pad on the beach in Malibu, California yesterday (July 4).
Sporting a strapless one-piece blue-with-white-polka-dots getup, the "Cruel Intentions" chick looked lovely as she sunned herself from beneath a large white hat.
Also along for the ride was Reese's handsome husband Jim Toth, who handled his daddy duties by taking baby boy Tennessee for a father-son stroll along the shore.
Earlier in the week, Witherspoon seemed to be busy with everything from yoga classes to grocery shopping, so the restful family day was well-deserved.


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Elections Canada evidence confirms widespread voter suppression campaign
By: Council of Canadians:
Evidence filed in the Federal Court today includes detailed accounts from voters targeted by fraudulent or harassing calls intended to discourage them from voting in 56 ridings across Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec (the ridings are listed below), likely in violation of the Canada Elections Act.
The evidence includes voters in three of the six ridings where applicants are seeking to overturn the results in a court action that will be heard beginning December 10.
The Information to Obtain Production Orders (ITO) from Elections Canada Investigators S. John B. Dickson and Andre Thouin, as well as an accompanying motion from the applicants, can be found at www.canadians.org/election. Direct links to the applicants' motion are also included below, in three parts.
Investigator Dickson writes that "if the calls were as reported by the complainants, the caller or the person or persons who caused the calls to be made … knew the information to be false and thereby did wilfully prevent or endeavour to prevent an elector from voting in an election" in violation of the Canada Elections Act.
"This evidence confirms what the applicants have been saying all along – the voter suppression campaign was widespread and stretched far beyond the riding of Guelph," says Garry Neil, Executive Director of the Council of Canadians, which is supporting the cases. "It also shows that more than a thousand Canadians came forward to Elections Canada, although many of them are reluctant to be named publicly."
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Investigator Dickson writes about 279 complaints from the 36 ridings outside Quebec, although the data being sought through the ITO only concerns voters who were Shaw telephone subscribers, since Shaw has records about all calls made to its subscribers. Investigator Thouin's ITO indicates there were 857 complaints in 20 ridings in Quebec from people who were Videotron subscribers. Investigator Dickson notes that 1,399 voters from 247 ridings complained of receiving misleading or harassing phone calls during the 2011 federal election, which Elections Canada is continuing to investigate.
"This new and compelling evidence should be of deep concern to all Canadians, regardless of political stripe," says Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians. "It points to a widespread voter suppression campaign. It is clear to us that the integrity of May 2011 election process, in at least the six ridings that are subject to the legal challenges, has been so compromised as to call into question the results."
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Perry Asks State to Examine GRU Billing
Published July 24th, 2013
State representative Keith Perry is throwing his weight behind an effort to get the state to examine the billing practices of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
A complaint over how GRU is using its rate stabilization fund was filed with the public service commission by a resident and a business owner.
GRU has been overcharging customers to soften the impact of the cost of the new biomass power plant. The fund was last reported to have reached 26-million dollars.
The PSC does not approve rates set by municipal utilities.
But Perry-- a business owner himself--called on the agency to make sure GRU's rates are "fair and non-discriminatory."
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Welcome spedless you'll enjoy this sight
theres a bunch of good people here
I just registered, so I thought I would stop in and introduce my self. My name is Jeremy and I'm from the Beaumont, TX area. The current gun list is limited to a Ruger P90 and Browning A-bolt right now...looking for another pistol so I thought I would get some good info from here.
Welcome spedless you'll enjoy this sight
theres a bunch of good people here
Welcome aboard from the sandbar.
You have a great start with the two guns that you have. Good choices.
You should try to figure which niche' this next pistol is to fill. Then which manual of arms you want. Then hit a range that will rent that style for you to try.
There are plenty of opinions as to which gun/ caliber/ manual of arms are best. Listen to all of them, then do what you think is best for your situation. If you change your mind, you can add to your collection in the future. That is if the the polititians don't restrict your rights any more than they are.
The search is half the fun.
Jump in. Enjoy.
Welcome from down in the swamp. Enjoy.
Welcome from Northern Arizona
Perhaps we can help you get the lead out, then you can be speedy.
Welcome from the mountian top in North Carolina.
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On the Water
1. Tides and Currents
Work with them or theyll work against you
By Peter Nielsen
Part of the fun of sailing is learning how to work tides and other currents to your advantage. Sure, you can roll up the genoa and turn on the engine if youre caught in a foul current, but then youre a powerboater. Its much better to know when and where to expect contrary currents and come up with a plan of action. Tide tables are available for every section of our seacoast and should be an essential part of your cruise planning; there are also some good online resources, like tidesonline.com.
Tidal streams sweep along the coast and up rivers, eddying around in bays and estuaries, reaching considerable heights in some places and modest ones in others. During spring tides (when the moon is full or new), currents can race along at 5 knots or more around headlands and 3 knots in other areas. They demand respect.
Currents from dead ahead or dead astern affect only your passage time or your comfort level; as anyone whos sailed in the Gulf Stream will know, situations where the wind opposes the current can work up nasty, confused seas. (The type of wind-against-current conditions youre likely to experience along most stretches of coast are unlikely to be dangerous, but are still best avoided.)
Currents that set across your course provide more of a navigational challenge, as they push you one way or the other. Ive sailed with people who were enslaved by the Cross Track Error (XTE) display on their GPS, seeing and feeling nothing but the need to keep the boat bang on the rhumb line. Sometimes this mattersfor instance, in a channel with dangers on either sidebut more often it does not. Unless you are being set radically to one side of your track, it is pointless to worry about XTE when your destination is 20 miles or more away, because tidal currents can quickly change in direction and intensity.
Better to look at the big picture and work out if the current that will push you 2 miles off track in the next 4 hours will then push you back the same distance in the following 4 hours. This is where a tidal atlas earns its keep; it helps you play the game hour by hour, adjusting your course in accordance with the increases or decreases in current and boat speed. Just as nature abhors a straight line, so does a boat in tidal waters. If you just sail your course and make no allowances for tides, hourly plots over the course of a long daysail or overnight passage will show a sinuous curve as the current pushes the boat first one way and then the other. This is no big deal in open water, but close to the coast you may be set into shoals or other dangers. The current often sets into bays and inlets, and you need your wits about you when youre close to shore.
When you are working out your tidal strategy, remember that the dream scenario is to arrive up-tide and upwind of your destination. There is nothing more demoralizing than having to sail the last few miles against an increasing and contrary current.
Many of us sail boats with small outboards or even no engine at all, and fighting a foul current in light wind is no fun. If the weather is calm, it may well pay to anchor and ride out the foul tide, or at least the fiercest three or four hours of it. This can be a frustrating experience if you are in a hurry to get home, but sometimes there is no alternative.
2. Coping with Fog
You can learn to sail blind
By Tom Cunliffe
Not long ago I was sailing out of San Francisco with an ex-army diver. He recalled a training exercise in which he had free-dived to 20 feet in near-zero visibility to retrieve an object from the seabed, then had to swim back to the surface before he drowned. Weighted to neutral buoyancy and with only one breath to sustain him, he could easily have lost track of up and down. Very like the emotions we feel in fog, I thought, except that a diver has to cope with three dimensions instead of two.
So what do you do? I asked.
You breathe out a little and see which way the bubbles go. Unless someone switched off gravity, thats got to be up!
This led to a discussion of the sudden fog that can appear most anywhere, but especially in New England or San Francisco. On our way back in through the Golden Gate to Sausalito, we discussed what we would have done had the notorious fog rolled in, shutting down visibility to 50 yards. Wed need a navigation strategy fast, but first wed need to secure our immediate safety (see sidebar).
Fog strategy
If you have a good idea of your position, you have four options when confronted by fog.
Go out to sea Your crew may not like it, but this is often the safest choice, especially if you dont expect the fog to last long and shipping is light. If it isnt, you wont want to be out there if/when it starts to blow.
Anchor in the shallows This places your boat in safe water thats not deep enough for a serious commercial vessel. Its also often unchallenging as a navigation exercise, so if your GPS isnt working, it could well be the best answerbest, that is, if the medium-term forecast is promising.
Carry on regardless In these days of reasonable navigational certainty, this is often a sensible option on a passage in open water.
Work into a safe haven If it looks like the fog will persist, this is everyones favorite. The crucial question is how youre going to find the chosen refuge without hitting a rock or being run down.
Piloting tactics
Weve decided to go for broke, and a number of alternative safe destinations are mooted, but some major issues soon become clear. We have GPS, but no chartplotter and no backup. The performance of the boats unit to date suggests that failure is unlikely but, as Captain Biff Bowker, late of the schooner Brilliant once remarked, The floor of the ocean is paved with the bones of optimists. We therefore decide to develop a plan that doesnt need electronics, although well augment it with GPS navigation if all goes well.
Crossing the harbor entrance (see Chart A), would be a memorably bad idea. Not only is there a high probability of shipping, but Mile Rocks would be hard to find unless we could be certain of the horn, and we wouldnt want to be hanging around in that shipping lane. Fortunately, Plan A keeps us on the northern side. Heres how it goes.
Its slack water now, so we can steer 115T from the vicinity of the IDR buoy until weve run 31/2 miles on the log. Well pop in a waypoint there to help us along.
That would put us somewhere near the Bonita channel entrance, but we wont go down the middle. We want to avoid the fishing traffic there, and we want to securely update our positon by soundings, in case we lose our GPS. (In bad weather, when the bar is all white water and the Bonita channel is a death trap, we would need a different strategy.)
Instead, well steer something like southeast until we find the edge of the Four Fathom Bank (the Potato Patch, Chart B) with our sounder after about 11/2 miles. That heading will keep us out of the precautionary area, and it doesnt matter where on the bank we come onto soundings, because all we have to do is turn to port and run east-northeast along the 6 fathom line. Well lay a waypoint at the ideal spot, but we wont worry much if we dont go there.
As the contour line leads us east and then southeast, well probably hear the whistling buoy near our next waypoint, but we must resist the temptation to go for mid-channel. Instead we hug the 6-fathom line past nun 4 until it swings southerly toward the waypoint at the red-green-red buoy southwest of Point Bonita (Chart C).
Here Point Bonita (horn 2) will be blasting in our ears and maybe the red-green-red buoy with its whistle too, but even if were stone deaf, well know when our line starts taking us southwest. Thats the time to peel off and steer south until we find 10 fathoms.
Now we follow the 10-fathom line in past the red-green-red buoy waypoint. By hugging this contour were outside the horrors off Point Bonitanot a nice place. Well plot a waypoint on top of the lighthouse and make sure we never get closer to it than 0.3 mile (600 yards). That will keep us outside the rocks 250 yards off the point, as long as we concentrate. Without GPS its the sounder or nothing. In either case were also clear of the shipping lane. The line of soundings will take us close in to Point Diablo (next waypoint) with its unmistakable horn. Well see that for sure, but its steep-to and, compared with Bonita, comparatively innocuous.
From Diablo, the 10-fathom line takes us all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge outside any obstructions. It passes within 100 yards of the odd rock, however, and the 20-fathom line is close outside, so 15 fathoms might be a sensible compromise.
Note the waypoint just inside the bridge and another a half-mile on, right outside Horseshoe Bay (Chart D). Once under the spanwell hear the mighty diaphone on our starboard bow even if we cant see itthe visibility could well improve enough for us to work back to our berth. If not, and were running low on nerve, we can stay on our friendly contour and follow it northward past Lime Point until we reach Horseshoe Bay, which well see for sure. By this time, well probably have had enough, so well probably cruise in and ask the Presidio Yacht Club for one of its visitors slips.
3. Crowded Waters
Power gives way to sail, right? Yes and no..
By Peter Nielsen
Forget about killer waves, violent storms, or whale attacks. The most nerve-wracking aspect of coastal cruising is dealing with shipping. All skippers should be able to quote chapter and verse of the navigation rulesthe International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea (Colregs)but always bear in mind that these rules are not to be followed blindly. The unofficial Rule One should be: Might Is Right. You may theoretically have right of way over a 100,000-ton container ship, but you would be a fool to try to enforce it.
There are also situations where shipping has right of way over sailboats, such as in marked channels in the approaches to ports. Since these are to be found near many of our major sailing centers, youre likely to have regular close contact with commercial shipping. A Vessel Traffic System (VTS) is a network of traffic lanes called Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS). A TSS is not to be trifled with; 1,000 yards or more across, its two lanes are divided by a 500-yard-wide separation lane. Ships over a certain tonnage are required to stay within the lanes, but many smaller commercial vessels are exempt. This is what makes negotiating a TSS tricky for us small-boat sailors; you have to deal with not only the behemoths proceeding in orderly fashion along the lanes, but an ever-changing number of coasters, tugs, trawlers, and others that flit about at will and seemingly at random. This leads to close-quarters situations that can be anything from slightly tense to downright terrifying.
A TSS will be clearly marked and charted, so theres no excuse for blundering into one unaware. The first written rule is that you should cross a TSS at right angles to the traffic flow; the first unwritten rule is that you should scoot across as quickly as possible, even if it means firing up the engine. The Coast Guard recommends you ease into or leave a lane at a shallow angle, so as to be better able to gauge the speed of approaching or overtaking ships. Often there are Inshore Traffic Zones (ITZ) adjacent to a TSS, and sailboats can use these without penalty. It should go without saying that you shouldnt anchor in a TSS, but unfortunately such acts of crass stupidity are not unusual.


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Laser Procedures
Yag Iridotomy
This laser is used for patients who are at risk for acute angle closure glaucoma. The treatment does not lower eye pressure, but is a precautionary procedure to prevent an acute attack of glaucoma. A small opening in the iris (the colored part of your eye) is created to allow for drainage of pressure.
Laser Trabeculoplasty
This laser uses either an Argon or Nd:Yag laser to treat the trabecular meshwork (drainage system of the eye). The procedure is simply done in the clinic laser room. The procedure increases the drainage of eye pressure.
Trans-scleral Laser Cyclophotocoagulation
This laser treats the ciliary body of the eye, the location where the pressure of the eye is formed to lower eye pressure. This laser is typically performed as an outpatient procedure.


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