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Facing TV Problems? Ask a TV Technician.
Hello JA Customer I have been fixing Tv and Electronics since I was 5 years old With better than 20 years experience and 17 years in business
Do you have cable?
a box?
or antenna?
Yes I have a cable box.
you dont need guide plus at al then
go the setup menu scroll all the way to the right
and you will see a TURN GUIDE PLUS OFF
under setup
Turn Guide Plus Off is not an option under set up.
i dont remember the exact wording
did you scroll all the way to the right
the setup is OFF the screen
you cant see it
untill you go all the way to the right
read me what it says under setup
you are on the guide plus screen not the tv menu
It says Set Up, View Demo and Options
click on setup
no wait go to options
this aprears UNDER the setup right?
Yes Options is the last choice under Set Up.
click that
read me your choices
It says Guide Plus - Auto display
I turned it off and it went back to the Set Up , View Demo & Options screen
ok turn the tv off
when you turn it on the guide plus will not show up
you will then see a CH number
what CHannel is your tv on when it turns on?
Channel 3 shows up in the upper right corner
ok is your cable box turned on?
do you see a picture?
so the tv is working?
There is a picture but its blackened out and squigley and no in color.
I am not sure what channel your cable box operates on
some operate on CH3 some operate on CH4
try CH 4
punch in 04
Ch 3 is my cable and 4 is for the dvd player.
shut the dvd player off
and go back to CH 3
It is off.
and you see squigly lines on ch 3?
what do you see on CH 4?
What do you see on Ch 4?
The same thing
Ch 5?
ch 6 ?
ch 7?
I went all the way up to 35 and on 33 the picture was just a little clearer, but not
enough to watch.
did the channles change?
or did it look snowy and bent all the way up?
is there sound?
did he sound sound fuzzy?
The sound is fuzzy and the channels don't change.
go into the menu of the tv
not the guide plus menu
the main menu
read me choices you see
Audio, picture, screen, channel, time, parental guide, Guide Plus, Set up and Exit.
go to guide plus setup
let me answer the questions
Guide Plus Setup, Guide Plus Label, Continuous Demo and Exit
go to Guide Plus Setup
What is the first question it asks?
What would you like to do? The options are Set up, View Demo, Options and Exit
Next question under Set up is where do you live USA or Canada
unless you livein canada
Next question is do you have Cable?
Do you have a cablebox yes or no
Do you have a VCR, Yes or NO
next question ?
It now says Congratulations, your set up is now complete. Within 24 hours your TV will receive your local lineup and program information.
ok dont worry about that
now go to the main menu again
go to channel
do you see AUTOPROGRAM?
I see auto tuning
ok make sure your cable box is turned on and execute the auto search
let me know when its done
I know what you were attempting to do, but the auto tuning ask if you want to set up VCR 1 Channel, VCR 2 DVD Set Sat/Cable Channel or Exit
look under SETUP see if AUTOPROGRAM is there
back to the main menu
Exit back to main menu
go to setup
Okay, there is no autoprogram on the main menu
under setup?
Audio, picture, screen, channel, time, parental guide, Guide Plus, SET-UP and Exit.
if you cant find autoprogram PUNCH IN 03 on the remote
the tv should change to CH 3
and if you punch in CH 04 or 05
the channels should now change and NOT be the same thing like they were
so if you go to ch 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
channels should actually change now
they did not before
thats a big step in the right direction to getting this thing to work
The channels didn't change
then you have a bad tuner
if you told the tv you did not have a cable box
it should be changing channels
what happens when you get to CH7 ?
does it look different than 2-6?
does the screen blank out and come back when you change the channels?
Nothing changes and the screen stays the same.
unhook your cable box and hook the CATV from the wall right into the tv direct\
Unfortunately, I am unable to move the TV at this time. I appreciate you trying to help but I need help to do what you are requesting.
well straight cable into the tv will elimante the cable box as the issue
i think you have a bad tuner
but that would prove it
it may indeed be time for a new tv

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This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
Active immunotherapy is dependent on the ability of the immune system to recognize and respond to tumors. Despite overwhelming evidence to support a cell-mediated immune response to prostate cancer, it is insufficient to eradicate the disease. This is likely due to a high level of suppression at the tumor site from a variety of sources, including immunosuppressive cells. Immune cells entering the tumor microenvironment may be inhibited directly by the tumor, stromal cells or other immune cells that have been induced to adopt a suppressive phenotype. The resurgence of interest in immunotherapy following the approval of sipuleucel-T and ipilimumab by the Food and Drug Administration has brought about new strategies for overcoming tumor-mediated suppression and bolstering anti-tumor responses. Improved understanding of the immune response to prostate cancer can lead to new combination therapies, such as the use of vaccine with small molecule and checkpoint inhibitors or other immunotherapies.
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among U.S. men, and although the number of deaths from prostate cancer has been on the decline, it remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in this population [
Prostate cancer presents an attractive model for immunotherapy based on several characteristics [
The presence of an immune response to prostate cancer can be seen in the form of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) [
As a component of the genitourinary tract, the prostate is part of the mucosal immune system. Prostate-associated lymphoid tissue is populated by T cells, natural killer cells (NK), dendritic cells (DC) and B cells, and is organized into two regions. The intraepithelial region consists of CD3+ T cells, predominantly CD8+, as well as NK, DC and B cells. The lymphoid aggregates form below the epithelial layer, arranged as B cell follicles, with parafollicular areas composed of mostly CD4+ T cells and DCs [
T cells, especially CD8+ cells, have long been thought of as the dominant mediators of anti-tumor activity for their recognition of endogenous peptides via HLA Class I expression. IFNγ release by T cells also plays an important part by upregulating Class I antigen processing and presentation in tumor cells [
In contrast to αβ T cells, γδ T cells do not kill in an antigen dependent manner, but have been shown to infiltrate some solid tumors and have lytic activity against cancer cells of epithelial origin [
Despite the obvious importance of T cells, NKs also contribute considerably to anti-tumor immunity. Gannon
NKT cells, which express both T cell and NK receptors, can also play a role in tumor immunity. Although most solid tumors do not express the NKT target molecule CD1, NKT cells can indirectly promote or suppress the antitumor response by influencing myeloid cells, such as DCs and macrophages [
Although tumors use many mechanisms to escape immune recognition, cell-mediated inhibition is particularly nefarious as it effectively turns the immune system against itself. Responding cells infiltrating the tumor site may be induced to adopt a suppressive phenotype either directly through contact with the tumor or indirectly by secreted factors and other tolerogenic immune cells within the tumor microenvironment. Inhibitory cells include regulatory T cells (Tregs), myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs).
Regulatory T cells are potent mediators of inhibition and can be induced at, or recruited to, the tumor site by TGF-β and CCL22 signaling [
The induction of Tregs and T cell tolerance in tumors is likely tumor- or DC-mediated via molecules such as PD-1 and TGF-β [
Several treatments aimed at depleting Tregs have been developed and tested in mouse models of prostate cancer [
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells comprise various stages of differentiation along both the monocytic and granulocytic lineages, which may indicate that they can be induced at various early stages of development or that they originate from an early precursor [
Although TAMs are also of the myeloid lineage, they are a fully differentiated cell type. These resident macrophages act as part of the tumor stroma by promoting tumor growth and progression. Like other suppressive cells, TAMs are polarized to an M2 or tolerogenic phenotype by tumor-secreted factors [
Several different modes of immunotherapy for prostate cancer are currently being investigated in clinical trials. The mechanism of action for these therapies varies, aiming either to activate the immune system to better recognize and kill tumor cells, or to decrease suppression of the immune cells. Clinical trials combining therapeutic cancer vaccines with chemotherapy, radiation, and small molecule targeted therapeutics are in progress and may provide a new alternative for the treatment of prostate cancer.
One target of small molecule inhibitors that seems to be particularly promising for prostate cancer is c-Met. The c-Met pathway is dysregulated in many human cancers, including prostate, and is often associated with poor clinical outcome and shortened survival [
ADT, which is the first line of treatment for prostate cancer, has also been shown to affect the immune environment in several ways (reviewed by Aragon-Ching
Sipuleucel-T consists of autologous antigen-presenting cells that have been enriched and pulsed with a fusion protein of GM-CSF and PAP [
PROSTVAC is a poxviral vaccine (using a vaccinia vector for priming and fowlpox vector for boosting) containing PSA and three costimulatory molecules (B7.1, ICAM-1 and LFA-3, designated TRICOM) [
Human Tregs are very heterogeneous phenotypically, but it has been demonstrated that the most active of them express high levels of CTLA4 [
Ipilimumab is a fully humanized antibody that binds to cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA4) on activated T cells, preventing inactivation of these cells [
Although the human immune system is capable of recognizing and mounting a response to prostate cancer, this response is often circumvented by tumor-derived inhibition. This inhibition may include the induction of cells to a suppressive phenotype, effectively turning the immune response against itself. Despite recent developments and some limited successes in immunotherapy, it has yet to fulfill its potential. A multifaceted approach that combines vaccine with targeted therapies, such as small molecule and checkpoint inhibitors, may prove more successful by not only directing an effective immune response but also breaking the cycle of inhibition promoted by the tumor.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
This work was funded by the Intramural Research Program of the Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. The authors would like to acknowledge Bonnie L. Casey and Debra Weingarten for their editorial assistance in the preparation of this manuscript.


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A charming pub with a lovely atmosphere, but in many ways, it's coasting. The set-up is appealing, the two small cream-painted rooms hung with interesting pictures and maps (notably Stephen Walter's depiction of London as an island), and packed with wooden tables, chairs and benches.
The blackboard menu is tempting (cider-baked pork chop, fish pie, apple crumble and cream) and nicely priced (£4.50-£12), but on recent visits we've found the execution lacking: pork rillettes with toast and cornichons had liquefied; apple, beetroot and goat's cheese salad was missing the beetroot; and ratatouille on bruschetta with mozzarella and salad would be deemed average in a student caff.
There's an attractive range of drinks (real ales, Breton cider, a decent wine list), but ours were served in an amateur fashion, the most serious offence being a half of Dark Star's Hophead poured straight into a boiling hot glass. In short, all so different from the professionalism on show at nearby sister bar 69 Colebrooke Row. Pity, as the Charles Lamb has been a real favourite in the past.
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Excellent pub for food and drink... and great music too!
A quirky pub on a residential street, with a fantastic menu as well as bar snacks, caters for all tastes.
Customers of all ages visit the pub, for drinks, snacks, dinner, and a good selection of real ales, lagers, ciders are available to buy.
The Charles Lamb welcomes all dogs and their owners too.
Sunday lunch here was a crushing disappointment. There are plenty of good reviews for this little pub and we were excited to be trying it out. So wish we hadn't bothered. The Roast Pork Belly itself was okish...but was floating in half an inch of very watery 'gravy' along with equally well soaked soggy roasties and veg. Looked more like a stew, didn't taste of much. For the price I'm sorry to say it was very poor indeed and I won't be going back. The staff didn't take too kindly to being told their house lager was flat either. Nice attitude!. Pretty rubbish all round,
This pub served me the worst roast beef of my life: I had a difficulty cutting the raw and blunt meat. The sides were unspectacular. Costing 13 pounds, one would have expectedmore. I guess the place is fine for beer, but don't order food!!! Angel has so many more better places to eat!


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text: ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif has ruled out any possibility that General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf would be allowed to leave the country."The government of Pakistan is a party against Musharraf in the treason trial. There is no question of a deal for allowing Musharraf to fly abroad," he told a private television channel Saturday.He said the former dictator's name would not be excluded from the exit control list (ECL). "He will have to face the courts here," Asif said, adding that Musharraf did not respect the courts in the past and was showing disregard to the judicial proceedings even presently.The minister denied that the government was under pressure from Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates for giving Musharraf safe passage from Pakistan. He said the ex-ruler was provided best health facilities in the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) Rawalpindi. Musharraf's bank accounts of billions of rupees should be probed, Asif said.AFP adds: The Interior Ministry on Saturday said they were not immediately lifting a travel ban on former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, who suffered a heart problem on the way to his treason trial earlier this week. The 70-year-old former ruler was taken ill and rushed to a military hospital on Thursday as he was being transported under heavy guard to hear treason charges against him at a special tribunal in Islamabad.The former army chief was Saturday spending his third day at the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology in Rawalpindi. His lawyer Ahmed Raza Kasuri said doctors were monitoring his condition in the intensive care unit.The sudden health scare was met with scepticism from some observers and feverish media speculation that his departure from Pakistan on medical grounds could be imminent.But Musharaf's name has been put on an official Exit Control List (ECL) to bar him from travelling abroad, and a court in Sindh ruled last month against lifting the ban. "There is no intention to allow him overseas travel at the moment," a senior official of the ministry of interior told AFP.He denied reports that Musharraf's wife Sehba has filed a application with the ministry seeking to lift the ban."No fresh application has been filed by Madam Sehba, and it is clear that the travel ban on Musharraf is not being lifted. He won't be allowed to travel abroad immediately," the official said. Musharraf's lawyer Kasuri told AFP earlier on Saturday that the doctors have sent his medical reports to experts in Britain, who will determine his further treatment."The reports of the medical tests of General (retired) Musharraf have been sent to the experts for further examination in the UK," Kasuri told AFP."The decision about his further treatment to be carried out in Pakistan or abroad will be taken in the light of the British experts' opinion," he said. "Of course they (the Pakistan doctors) will give him excellent treatment. He is a former president and army chief. He is a high profile personality," Kasuri said.There has been speculation for months that Musharraf would be spirited out of the country before facing the courts in order to head off a potentially destabilising clash between the government and the all-powerful military.Ministers have repeatedly said they will not lift the ban.Kasuri had said on Friday that Musharraf's legal team was expected to receive a report on his condition before the next court hearing on Monday.Musharraf's team says the treason allegations, which relate to his imposition of emergency rule in November 2007, are politically motivated and his lawyers have challenged the authority of the three-judge tribunal.This news was published in The Nation newspaper. Read complete newspaper of 05-Jan-2014 here.


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Things move fast in tech. You only have to look back to 2007 for Asus's first netbook, and the start of the miniature laptop revolution. Fast-forward to the latter half of 2010, and the Eee brand is still going strong, as machines such as the excellent 1018P demonstrate.
It's a smart-looking machine. The white Scrabble-tile keyboard is set against a background of machined aluminium, and has a solidity that belies the machine's sub-£400 price. While not a match for the more expensive Nokia Booklet 3G, it doesn't feel much less premium.
Solid build
The textured white underside has little give, but it's a slightly different story with the top. The screen has a fair amount of give when twisted, although we were happy to shove the 1018P's miniature frame into a shoulder bag – at just 1kg you'll hardly notice it's there. Just beware the white finish, which predictably picks up scuffs rather easily.
Performance was delivered to our review model by the energy-sipping Intel Atom N455, running at 1.66GHz. We say 'performance', but predictably the Eee PC 1018P's major sacrifice is the ability to run heavy-duty applications.
There's a minor delay in firing up an internet browser, for instance, and although we gave YouTube's HD channel multiple chances, it still stuttered while running full-screen 720p videos.
Still, it makes a reasonable fist of running Google Docs and relatively lightweight apps such as Skype, the latter helped along by the webcam hidden in the top of the bezel over the TFT.
Small screen
The 10.1in screen is bright, if a little over glossy (good for impressing mates, less good for using the 1018P somewhere well-lit). And, while the 1,024x600 resolution doesn't give you acres of room, it's practical enough for Windows and bright enough to make watching carefully encoded, non-HD video enjoyable.
The good news is you'll be able to watch until your eyes go square. In our battery tests the 1018P ran for 4 hours 35 minutes – certainly respectable, if not quite up to the 8-hour mark achieved by fellow Pinetrail netbooks like the Samsung N220.
Online storage
You'll be able to shoehorn in plenty of video, too. Predictably, the 1018P's price doesn't allow for luxuries such as a solid-state drive (SSD), but 250GB of storage is more than enough for a machine that isn't really powerful enough to run top-end applications.
You also get Asus's WebStorage, which provides 20GB of online storage. This can be upgraded to unlimited storage if you sign up to a premium account (from $5 a month).
The SSD isn't the only missing luxury – a built-in 3G connection would have been ideal. As it is, you'll have to supply your own dongle.
But there are very few drawbacks to this beauty of a netbook. It's not the fastest machine in the world but as long as you're realistic (it's unlikely Toy Story 4 will be rendered on a flotilla of Eee PCs), it works very well. We also like the cut-down, unfussy styling and exceptionally light weight.


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Labor Day Weekend is Sonoma's Finest Food and Wine Weekend
A Very Special, Personal Weekend
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend (SWCW) is a special event for me, and Simple Hedonisms. Four years ago….hmm I thought it was five, have I REALLY only been here just over four years? People think I have lived here forever. Anyway, I digress.
Moving here on a complete whim in July 2009 in a whirl of tumult, I followed my passion and knowing almost no-one, and having no social media presence, I descended upon Sonoma County. I wasn't new to the county wine scene however. I have shared regularly, I was in love in the Sonoma, especially Russian River Valley, and visiting so regularly, it just made sense to move, and immediately it 'fit.' I immediately planted a tiny vineyard, assisted with harvest, and started Simple Hedonisms.
I am a huge fan and regular attendee of the Wine Road events, but the Saturday Taste of Sonoma was my first walk around tasting where on foot, you could experience dozens and dozens of wineries, sorted by AVA (region) and get a true taste of how diverse the county is. Sprinkle in amazing food, gorgeous scenery, good weather, and Sonoma County hospitality, and if you don't love it here, you should be in the next Grinch book.
Just prior to the event, I launched the blog after being urged by many for years to do so, and the Taste of Sonoma, was my first event covered. The article probably had 100 readers then if I was lucky, a far cry of the peak of my most active writing of 5,000+ a month. This 2013 event may also prove to be special and unique for me, but alas, that is for a future telling.
How passionate am I about this event? I am in the middle of one of the busiest weeks of my year, and I am taking the time to sit outside with my laptop, overlooking my vineyard project, glass in hand, and trying to 'write' as opposed to pasting the press release. We can sleep when we are dead.
Experience The Magic in Sonoma's Unique Event
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is an annual event every Labor Day weekend and is Sonoma County's largest charity event and premier wine and food event, celebrating the region's incredible bounty of food, wine, and fun while raising much needed funds for Sonoma's local charities.
The event is actually entire weekend full of a la carte options, from Friday night dinners to Sunday BBQ, each detailed below.
1. My Favorite: The Saturday Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch
There are many wonderful tasting events in the county, and Bacchus be willing (and I also win the lottery) I'd attend them all.
However there are very few 'walk around' tastings, most involve going to each winery with a bracelet and a glass. These are wonderful because they provide the experience of the winery itself.
There is however a certain 'efficiency' (although I hesitate to use that word for such a relaxing, joyful environment.) of being able to walk around dozens of wineries gathered together from regions like Russian River, Dry Creek, Sonoma Valley etc and compare across the region, and then compare regions. There are 200 wineries in total pouring! I suggest you print the list and make a plan.
Come For The Food: If wine isn't your thing, the event hold's its own on the food and demonstrations alone. The who's who of our many talented chefs are present, with over 60 chefs offering their creations.
The event is brilliantly orchestrated and comes off like clockwork. You simply enjoy a decadent day.
Tickets are $115 for Visa Signature holders (odds are you have one, flip your card over) or $165 for general admission. This Saturday event sells out! (All Grand Reserve already are.) You have been advised.
2. Friday Night Sonoma Starlight at Francis Ford Coppola, with Food Icon Sondra Bernstein
Kick off Sonoma Wine Country Weekend poolside at the iconic Francis Ford Coppola Winery for an unforgettable evening of world-class wines, delicious cuisine, live music, and dancing to Bay Area favorites Pride & Joy — all set against a backdrop of shimmering stars in the Alexander Valley.
Guests will enjoy a bountiful array of local, seasonal cuisine poolside created by Sonoma Wine Country Weekend's 2013 Honorary Culinary Director, Sondra Bernstein and Chef John Toulze, proprietors of the girl & the fig. Over 20 local wineries will be on hand to share their Sonoma County wines, pairing wines with incredible local fare. Info and Tickets here.
3. Friday Winemaker Lunches and Dinners
Prefer something more intimate? Enjoy a special afternoon or evening of wine and food. Many of these are already sold out, as seating is limited to each. Remaining winemaker lunches include wonderful venues like Davis Family Vineyards, Lynmar Estate, Landmark, and others. See the full list, descriptions and tickets here.
Only a handful of the Winemaker dinners remain, in various parts of the county, including a few seats at places like Sonoma Cutrer, Longboard, Muscardini and a few others. I attended one of these last year, and it was buy viagra free shipping a highly personable, memorable experience. See the full list, descriptions and tickets here.
4. Sunday BBQ
Three wineries are offering a Sunday BBQ and wine, a perfect finish to the weekend. Since there are only three, these shouldn't last long either. See the full list, descriptions, and tickets here.
5. Sunday Harvest Wine Auction
For you high rollers, this is an amazing, first class experience of food, wine, and entertainment, all casual but classy Sonoma style. I was fortunate enough to be invited to one of the limited seats once.
The Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction is Sonoma County's largest and fun, fundraising event, bringing together the wine community and caring donors to raise essential funds that make our world-class wine region a better place by supporting our kids and our community. Not all lots are expensive, I 'bought' a lot that was simply a donation to a fund that assists our migrant grape pickers.
Immerse yourself in the intrigue of Brazil at the 21st Annual Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction, Sonoma Samba, sponsored by TricorBraun WinePak. The Grand Lawn of Chateau St. Jean will be transformed into a Pan-Latin Celebration. The winery skits, usually in theme, are quite comical. (I will forever carry the memories of the Benziger brothers in bikinis for a beach theme.)
Your ticket not only offers you passage into the Wine Spectator Auction Tent, but it also allows you to mingle with Sonoma's finest winemakers, as each table will be presided over by a local Winemaker or Grower who will share not only their finest wines, but great stories, too! Over 70% of the tables are already sold out.
Follow The Fun On Twitter
This event is attended by people all over the country, all here to experience the magic of Sonoma. You can follow some of the fun on Twitter via hashtag #SWCW as well as their Facebook Page. However, I suggest you come experience it in person. I will be.
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Outside Lands Preview: What to Look Forward to at Wine Lands
by Nikki Lincoln
The sold out Outside Lands is quickly approaching and the Bay Area is buzzing with talk of which bands everyone is excited to see. I, on the other hand, have been talking up all of the great wines that are going to be at Wine Lands, the designated wine area of the festival.
It's always interesting to admit this but I actually have not been to Outside Lands before, despite hearing great things from all of my friends. Knowing my interest in wine, they've always been quick to bring up the amazing wine vendors that the festival provides every year. Since I have the opportunity to attend this year, I decided to finally check out the list and let all of you know which wines I'm looking forward to the most. Hopefully, I can hear the music from the wine tent!
If you can only try a handful of wines next weekend, here are the winemakers (in alphabetical order) that I've had a chance to try and highly recommend:
Broc Cellars
As you may recall, Broc Cellars was one of my top picks from the Rosé the Rhone Way event back in June. I had really enjoyed their 50% Cinsault / 50% Counoise Rosé blend. I've also had the chance to try some of their more unique varietals – the 2011 Cassia Grenache and 2011 Luna Matta Mourvedre. All three wines were spectacular and will also give Outside Lands attendees a good choice of beverage depending on the weather. I personally love a good red when the weather is chilly (as Outside Lands has been known to be in past years) and Grenache is go-to for me as it's my favorite varietal. However, I love a crisp Rosé when the weather is hot. The day I tasted the Broc Cellars Rosé was particularly sweltering and if (fingers crossed) San Francisco is lucky enough to get some higher temperatures for the festival – I know what wine I'm going to get to cool me down.
Forlorn Hope
Forlorn Hope specializes in wines that are unknown and uncommon. Like many of the other winemakers here, I first tasted Forlorn Hope's wine at the Seven Percent Solution – an event celebrating varietals that make up only 7% of the grapes grown in California. Forlorn Hope quickly caught my attention for having several Portuguese varietals and had even named one blend "Que Saudade" – a Portuguese phrase meaning longing or missing of something you have lost. Saudade has been referred to as one of the most beautiful words in a foreign language. Since Portuguese is my second language, I was impressed to see the word used here and the wine was equally as impressive. I went back several times for additional tastes of Que Saudade. I also have had a couple of opportunities to taste Forlorn Hope's "Trou Grit" Trousseau Gris – a lovely "orange" wine with a very complex and unique flavor. I don't know if winemaker, Matthew Rorick, is bringing these particular wines to Outside Lands but I'm sure whatever he is pouring will be unique and delicious.
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Although J. Lohr has been at a few Rhone Rangers events, I couldn't find anything in my tasting notes. I even missed a chance to stop into the winery during my recent weeks of travel (also the reason there haven't been many posts from me lately) so I'd been aching to try some of their wines. Luckily for me, I was out at a bar that was pouring the J. Lohr Sauvignon Blanc. I was happy to see a name that I recognized and even happier to finally get to try some of their wines. The Sauvignon Blanc did not disappoint and left me really excited to try more of the portfolio. I'm happy to know that it won't be too much longer until I get that chance.
Scholium Project
The Scholium Project was another winery at Seven Percent Solution and per the alphabetical arrangement of the event, was stationed next to William and I while we were pouring for Two Shepherds. Ironically, I didn't get to take notes on their wines as I was always working when I had their wine in my glass but I remember enjoying the wine extensively. My friend was particularly fond of the 2011 Cinsault. The Scholium Project also brought temporary tattoos to the event and I volunteered my forearm to represent their cause. I'm hoping they have tattoos again next weekend as I'm a big fan of them – on that note, I've been trying to get William to make some tattoos for Two Shepherds as well.
Wind Gap
Wind Gap, like many of the other producers I've listed, was another Seven Percent Winery. My favorite Wind Gap wine from the event was, unsurprisingly, one of my favorite varietals – Mourvedre. With cranberry undertones and a beautiful, ruby color, the wine was quite delectable. The Trousseau Gris was another great, unique wine with a crisp and aromatic flavor that will be refreshing if Outside Lands happens to be a warm day. The style of Wind Gap's wines is much lighter and more delicate and reminded me a bit more of William's wine making style, specifically with his Grenache, which was nice to see in another wine maker.
Wines of Portugal
Wines of Portugal holds a special place in my heart. Their Portuguese wine tasting was actually the first event I went to as a representative of Simple Hedonisms. I was so nervous to be wine tasting in a more official capacity but I quickly fell into step and felt so comfortable asking questions about the wines I was trying. As a Portuguese speaker, I also relished the opportunity to practice speaking although I stumbled a bit trying to describe certain flavors in my limited Portuguese vocabulary.
Since the event, I've continued to see Portuguese wines all over the place and they are quickly taking up space in my wine collection. If you're a white drinker, be sure to try an Alvarinho or Loureiro. For reds, I would recommend a Touriga Nacional. Portuguese varietals aren't always easy to find so I recommend trying a few while you have the chance!
These winemakers (or distributors in the case of Wines of Portugal) are only a small selection of who will be at Wine Lands this year. The full list of wineries can be found on the Outside Lands website in addition to band schedules and other food vendors. All of these winemakers also represent something I often seek out at different wine tastings – unique varietals and flavors that aren't commonly found. After writing this article, I am even more excited that these producers will be at such a mainstream event and I know I will be dragging my friends to Wine Lands so they can try all of the amazing, unique wines I've written about here. I'm also looking forward to trying the offerings from the wine makers I'm less familiar with – does anyone have any recommendations for me?
SF Wine History at the Old Mint
by Nikki Lincoln
My favorite thing about wine tasting is the education that comes from trying something new or learning about what sets a wine maker apart. Each time I attend a wine event, I know that the breadth of my wine knowledge is continuing to grow. That's why when I heard about the SF Wine History tasting, I was quickly intrigued. Here was an opportunity to keep trying new wines while also learning about San Francisco's history with wine.
The presentations will cover a variety of topics from the history and nuances of wine production in SF to more basic knowledge about wine production. There's something for everyone no matter how advanced your background is.
I always appreciate a wine tasting that takes place in my backyard and I'm really excited to tie my tasting together with some San Francisco history so please join me this Thursday, August 1st at 6pm at Old Mint on Mission at 5th St. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time via Eventbrite. Many discounted tickets are still available making this a very affordable tasting event.
A Weekend of Pinot Starts Wed July 24th on #WineChat #IPNC – Join Me for Virtual Tasting of Willamette Valley
This is one of my favorite weeks of the summer and has become an annual ritual: Fly into Portland for a few days of work, hit the amazing Oregon Brewers Festival for a few hours, generic cialis then head north to McMinnville in Willamette Valley, Oregon for the incredible immersion into Pinot Noir at the International Pinot Noir Celebration, IPNC.
I start out every year at Counter Culture. an incredible food and wine event held every year at Anne Amie, where some of Portland's best eateries show their wares, paired with amazing wines. (Not just Pinot, a nice start.) There are also a slew of winemaker dinners available.
Friday and Saturday are then immersed in seminars, tastings, entertainment, and some of the best food I will eat all summer, surrounded by 70 Pinot Noir producers from all over the world, a healthy chunk from Burgundy.
It's with good reason the NY Times says "Nothing else is as well run and instructive" and Bon Appetit says "Unquestionably the best for lovers of Pinot Noir. I couldn't agree more. The event is as attended by casual consumers as it is winemakers, and offers something for everyone. Counter Culture and Friday, Saturday are sold out, but you can still experience all 70 producers Sunday at the Passport to Pinot.
To celebrate and get things kicked off, I have organized a special virtual tasting of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, on this weeks #Winechat, a popular weekly Twitter tasting.
Join me, and guest Emily Richardson of Williamette Valley Wines Wednesday July 24th from 6-7 pm Pacific, as your hosts. Willamette Valley wineries Eyrie Vineyards, Sokol Blosser, R. Stuart, Montinore, and Elk Cove, will also be joining us.
Theme – IPNC and Willamette Vallley Pinot Noir
The #Winechat theme is timed to coincide with that Weekend's Friday-Sunday International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC. )
The theme is Pinot Noir, but if possible try and taste and share a bottle from the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
You may register online here: http://winechatipnc.eventbrite.com/
Tasting DUAL Hashtags
We ask that during the tasting, you use the #IPNC Hashtag in addition to #Winechat.
What is #WineChat
#Winechat is a chat on @Twitter, one occurs every Wednesday [except for holidays] night from 9-10pm EST and 6-7 PM PST.
Each week they discuss a different topic or talk with different guests. You don't have to be a total wine geek to join – you must just have a thirst to learn and chat about wine!
Read here to learn more about #Winechat and how to participate: http://cuveecorner.blogspot.com/p/winechat.html
About IPNC
The 27th Annual IPNC is a three-day event, famous around the globe, as a mecca for lovers of Pinot noir and northwest cuisine. During the weekend, world-renowned winemakers, northwest chefs, esteemed media, epicures and wine lovers will gather in McMinnville, Oregon, for three days of exploring Pinot noir, savoring unforgettable meals, and learning and celebrating with luminaries of the food and wine world.
Tickets to the Fri/Sat event are sold out, but space is available for the amazing Sunday final walk around tasting of global producers of Pinot Noir. Tickets and info here: http://www.ipnc.org/passport.php
Special Winery Guests
A special thanks to Willamette Valley wineries Eyrie Vineyards, Sokol Blosser, R. Stuart, Montinore, and Elk Cove, who will also be joining us and sharing their thoughts and experiences.
Summer New Release Bash tomorrow July 20th at Sheldon, Krutz and Two Shepherds
Summer is in full swing and Sheldon Wine, Krutz Family Cellars and Two Shepherds want to celebrate with a new release summer bash! (I don't publish events normally about just my own label, but since this is three, I hope readers don't mind.)
Each winery will be releasing 1-2 new wines, including the much awaited Two Shepherds 2012 Grenache Blanc, the Krutz 2011 Martinelli Road Chardonnay 96 points, at the recent North Coast Challenge, and the highly acclaimned Sheldon Anderson Valley, 2011 Roma's Vineyard Pinot Noir, 94 points by Virginie Boone of Wine Enthusiast.
We will also be featuring a oysters, chocolatier, local artist, and a Bocce Tournament. Read below for full details, it's a not to be missed party!
Ticket Details
The wineries have decided to truly celebrate to waive entry fees and make the event free! We'd greatly appreciate RVSPs as it helps with planning. RVSP at http://julyreleasebash.eventbrite.com/
The event is from 2-7 p.m. at Sheldon Winery, 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa.
Your ticket includes a taste of the 6 releases from the 3 wineries. Normal tasting fees applie to full lineup of each winery.
Wine will also be available by the glass to consume with your game of Bocce, BBQ, Oysters etc!
New Releases:
Krutz Family Cellars:
- 2012 Inspiration Vineyard Chardonnay
- 2011 Martinelli Road Chardonnay. 96 Points at the recent North Coast Challenge
Sheldon Wines:
- 2012 Weatherly Rose' – a special rose' of Graciano, an uncommon varietal!
- 2011 Roma's Vineyard Pinot Noir – 94 Points Wine Enthusiast
Two Shepherds:
- 2012 Grenache Blanc, Santa Ynez. Much anticipated, after the 2011 success
- 2011 Grenache Noir, Russian River Valley, Saralee's Vineyard
Oyster Bar!
While supplies last, Dylan will be shucking oysters to pair!
Food with Wine, Of Course!
The boys will be grilling a pork shoulder and smoked beans will be available. Wine will be available by the glass, so after your tasting of the 6 releases, grab a glass of something tasting, and enjoy the summer bash!
Interact & Socialize With the Wineries & Wine Makers
Too often we end up behind the table the entire event, filling glasses and have 30 second engagements. This time we have vowed to try and stay away from that, and out with our friends and supporters, socializing, answering questions, and having fun, while our talented teams fill your glass!
Guest Artisans
While you sip wine, check out these other cool Sonoma wares:
- Photography of Damon Mattson: Damon Mattson has been a photographer for more than 20 years and is a Sonoma County ARTrails artist. Damon attempts to create photographs that are so realistic that you feel as though you are standing in front of the actual place. t
- Bert's Desserts – Wine truffles and more! Syrah, a Petite Sirah and a Viognier truffle, as well as Chocolate and Raspberry Truffles, and Peanut Butter Cups. Bert's was a big hit at our last event, come see why!
Bocce Tournament
There is a Bocce' court in the back, we'll be hosting a tournament! Bring a team, or form one on the spot.
THE Party of the Summer
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You have heatstroke if you miss this! (and yes we have AC!.)
Refusing to Sink
By Nikki Lincoln
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Last year, two of my friends got married in a ceremony that was so unique, I buy levitra online would need a whole blog post just to write about it. The short version of the story is that there was a fancy maritime theme for the wedding and as such, we all dressed up accordingly. As part of my outfit, I wanted matching jewelry. I ended up finding a beautiful silver anchor necklace on Amazon for a reasonable price. I thought that I would only wear it for the wedding or similarly themed events, but I fell in love with it and wanted to wear it daily. However, my sensitive skin couldn't handle the metal in the chain and my neck would breakout whenever I wore it so I hung it on the necklace tree and stopped wearing it.
A few weeks ago, after a down trodden few months of applying to jobs with no luck, I decided to look through one of my Pinterest boards full of motivational quotes. One of them caught my eye – it was a little anchor and the words "Refuse to Sink" wrapped around it. I had pinned it back when I got the necklace and like most Pins, had forgotten about it. I went home and had a novel idea – I would put my anchor on a nicer chain from a necklace I didn't wear anymore. I put on my anchor again and was excited to tackle the challenges that laid before me.
The next day at work proved to be exceptionally challenging. A lot of the frustrations that I've had with my role (the ones that led me to seek employment elsewhere) had all converged to a point where I wasn't sure what to do. My job search up to that point had been fruitless and I couldn't afford to quit without something else lined up. I went back to my desk and then I thought about my anchor: "Refuse to sink, Nikki." I applied for four more jobs. By the end of the day, I had heard back from two of them and one job I had applied to weeks before. By the end of the week, I heard from the other two, passed a few case studies, and had several interviews. Not long after, I accepted an offer and had given my resignation notice at work. Within a few weeks, I was on a plane to visit friends on the first leg of my unemployment trip and was enjoying having time to read for leisure while mentally preparing for my new role.
It's funny how things come together exactly when you need them to sometimes. I like to think that the Universe took a look around and thought "Wow, let's throw you a bone." But I know that's not it – it's because I didn't give up. I didn't let the things that I was unhappy with beat me. I took all of my frustration at the things I could not change, and I changed them. I look at my life and it's surrounded with amazing friends and all of the amazing things I've been able to do through the blog and it was such a stark contrast to how I was spending 50 hours of my week that I knew I had to do something… and I've done it… and in a way that I am so happy about. My last job change was about getting out at all costs, but this time I knew I would have to make a change that would be fulfilling to me for a long time.
I am also hopeful that this new move will allow me a greater work life balance so that I can continue to juggle all of my wine adventures. It will be hard for me to write on the road but the wheels are always turning in this head of mine and I'm finding the words for a few posts I have in mind. With any big change, it is scary and exciting, but I am lucky in another way too – I know a lot of good wine that I can go home and open up to calm myself down and help me rally around the next challenge. All the pieces are coming together and I never gave up. I refused to sink.
A Carnival of Spirits
Last weekend, I had a fun opportunity to attend a different kind of tasting event. My friend, Carter Raff of Raff Distillerie, offered me some of his trade tickets to the Craft Spirits Festival at Fort Mason and I accepted happily. I had a great time, and even though I have piles of tasting notes from wine events to write up, it seems like a fun aside to quickly share a very different kind of event with everyone.
To be honest, I was a little nervous about this event. I've been to enough beer and wine tastings to know how quickly they can go downhill and spirits seemed like they could lead to a quicker and steeper descent. However, the event was organized in such a smart way, it really wasn't a problem. The event was organized in such a way that the drinking was naturally broken up a bit.
Many of the booths offered tastings of cocktails as well as spirits. Choosing a cocktail over a spirit could help slow down the rate of drinking as you enjoyed the event. My personal strategy was to find a cocktail I really enjoyed and then focus on buying viagra only tasting that kind of spirit. Despite all of the options with this strategy, I mostly focused on whiskey and tequila tastings since they're my favorite liquors.
The carnival also had another way to slow down the inebriation process. True to its name, the carnival periodically had performances for the crowd to enjoy. There was everything from aerialists to dancers to a sword eater to a contortionist. The performances were all captivating and succeeded in pulling the crowds away from the tastings for a bit. I really loved this approach to managing the drinking. It gave some fun entertainment to those just looking to have a fun weekend and allowed the serious tasters to have more access to the booths.
While the whole day was very fun, the highlight for me was the Bulleit booth. I usually like to take advantage of these tastings and try smaller producers. However, I was drawn to the booth by a colorful character, Hollis Bulleit. The bourbon descendant had an array of Sharpie paint pens and had taken to decorating bottles. After a taste of the new Bulleit 10, I knew I had to get a bottle and there wasn't a chance I wasn't going to have her paint it. I'm so excited about my addition to the liquor cabinet… even if I have no plans of ever drinking it.
Of course, I also want to tip my hat to Carter Raff for inviting me to this fantastic event! His spirits are popping up all over the Bay Area and they are fantastic. I have never really been into Gin but I love Carter's and I recommend it for Gin lovers and skeptics alike. He also makes an Absinthe and has developed several cocktail recipes for his spirits.
All in all, I really enjoyed this event. I have been to a lot of tastings and this one really surprised me with its originality and management. I definitely look forward to attending this event in the future.
Wine of the Week: Campovida Grenache Rosé – Mendocino
Several weeks ago, on behalf of the North Coast chapter of the Rhone Rangers, Quivira Winery and I hosted a rosé tasting featuring 12 rosés from North Coast producers. The event was a smash success with attendees with dozens of positive comments and feedback.
As part of the audience participation, attendees received a handout with details on each wine, and when they were done with their tasting submitted a ballot for their top two wines of the day. All wines were well represented and received multiple votes, by the winner, by a fair margin, was the Campovida Grenache rosé. To celebrate their success, and a classic summer sipper, its featured as wine of the week.
About Campovida
Campovida is a family owned and operated certified organic farm and working vineyard. This unique place offers deep connections with nature, wine tasting, a professional culinary kitchen, a 10-room retreat center. It's a place where you can relax,enjoy and create your custom gatherings.
Several years ago Campovida embraced Rhone varieties, and under the watch of new winemaker Sebastian Donoso, formerly at Saracina, some amazing wine are being released. A winery and winemaker to watch.
Campovida also recently opened a new tasting room in Oakland, which I am eager to go visit. (Campovida Announces New Winemaker and Tasting Room)
- Oakland Tasting Room: Address: 95 Linden St, Oakland, CA 94607 Phone:(707) 400-6300
- Campovida Tasting Room: 13601 Old River Road, Hopland CA Phone: 707.400.6300
Wine of The Week: Campovida Grenache Rosé
To The Eye: The Campovida rosé is an immediate eye catcher. A brilliant, beautiful light orange hue of pink grapefruit skin
On The Nose: Expressive notes of tangerine, pink grapefruit, powdered sugar (not sweet though)
On the Palate: Wonderful bright but round fruit and citrus on the front palate. Mid palate, mouth watering flavors of citrus. The finish is long, lingering with notes of spice and mouthwatering acidity and minerality.
I tasted both at room temperature, and proper chilled cellar temp, this wine exhibits no flaws or astringency, only great balance, the sign of a well made rosé. Rosé is actually one of the most difficult wines there is to vinify, with narrow margin for error, bravo to Sebastian for job well done.
A wine that will pair well with a wide array of summer dishes, from oysters to summer salads, and cialis order online grilled white meats and fishes.
Vineyard Info
- Appellation: Mendocino County
- Year planted: 2006
- Elevation: 960 feet
- Soil: Clay loam
- Yield: 4 tons/acre
Wine Making Notes
- Harvest date: October 20, 2012
- Brix: 22.0
- Fermentation: Crushed and cold soaked for 24 hours. Pressed and barrel
- fermented in neutral French oak. No malolactic fermentation.
- Aging: Aged in neutral French oak for four months with lees contact and stirred three times.
- pH: 3.15
- TA: 6.0 g/L
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Cases produced: 134
- Release date: April 2013
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Rosé the Rhone Way – A Post in Pictures
A few weeks ago, William and the North Coast Rhone Rangers organized a beautiful Rosé tasting in the garden at Quivira Winery. Between the wonderful weather and the gorgeous bottles of Rosé, I ended up with a lot of really great pictures. I decided to just put them all up here and let the wine do most of the talking (with my own notes interspersed of course).
The pictures below represent just a few highlights from the tasting. The whole event was lovely and I look forward to adding some of these wonderful wines to my personal collection.
We started the day with the Broc Cellars Rosé. The blend is 50% Counoise and 50% Cinsault. It was a great refreshing way for us to start off the tasting. With clean, fresh, watermelon flavors it felt like a perfect start of summer wine. I personally am really excited about Broc Cellars – with a tasting room located in Berkeley, I know I will be stopping by before at least one Cal Football game this year.
The next Rosé was from Campovida. I had met the winemakers a few weeks earlier at the 7% Solution Tasting and was excited to get a chance to try their wine. Grenache Rosé is definitely something I've been enjoying a lot lately and this was no exception. To go from loving Grenache to discovering Grenache Blanc, it is only fitting that I've now progressed to Rosé and am growing quite passionate for it as well. The Campovida was also selected by attendees as their favorite wine of the day, in a poll completed by attendees, by quite a margin, congrats!
My personal favorite of the day was the Front Porch Rosé being poured at the Idlewild table. As a blend of 70% Grenach and 30% Syrah, it has a lovely juicy flavor that was reminiscent of guava.
Of course, there were also some amazing Idlewild wines (which for some reason I didn't manage to get a picture of). The 2012 Vin Gris ($22, 70 case production) was an exceptionally light Syrah Rosé. With only 1.5 hours on the skins, it had delicate strawberry and crisp citrus tones.
The third wine at the table was another favorite – the Idlewild Grenache Gris ($28, 122 case production). With 3 days on skins and stems, it was darker in color than the Vin Gris. The wine had a beautiful nose and lovely cranberry flavors. I had tasted it a few weeks earlier and was happy to try it a second time and see that it was still as wonderful as I remembered.
The Mounts 100% Grenache Rosé caught my eye initially just with how light and peachy the color was (I told you the pictures did a lot of the talking here). With only 4 hours of skin contact and low sugar content, it had such a light and crisp grapefruit flavor. It was absolutely perfect on the sweltering Sonoma day.
It wouldn't be a complete review without mentioning the host winery's Rosé as well. This Rosé is a blend of 51% Grenache, 32% Syrah, and 17% Mourvedre. There was a lovely strawberry flavor that I very much enjoyed along with the bright pink color. The wine is also organic which I always support. In addition to the Rosé, I also picked up the Quivira 2011 Grenache. I had to contain myself from buying anymore and I'm sure next time I visit I will also be grabbing a few of their blends.
It wouldn't be a day of wine tasting without me hamming it up for a few photos as well. I was very enthusiastic that my dress matched many of the wines. I would love to say this was a happy accident but I noticed that most of my dresses had some wine spots on them and I figured in this case, no one would see if I spilled wine on myself. Ironically, since I took the precaution, I managed to refrain from my usual clumsy nature and keep all of my wine in the glass.
The commentary on the event would not be complete without mentioning the beautiful sustainable garden at Quivira. It was fun to explore and see just how many different types of produce were flourishing. I can hardly keep my key lime plant alive so I was definitely impressed. My friend, Natalie, really enjoyed exploring the gardens as well. I hear the raspberries are delicious…
After tasting a lot of lovely Rosé, we all went back to William's house for a wine filled homemade dinner that went way past sunset. It was a wonderful day and I'm looking forward to more of these smaller Rhone Ranger tasting events. At $15/ person, the Rosé tasting was a fun and inexpensive way to explore a very specific wine topic. Quivira was a perfect location for it and intimacy of the event really let me talk to the winemakers a little bit more. Thanks William for putting together such a beautiful tasting!
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New Simple Hedonisms Blogger to Attend Spain Cava Media Tour
By Nikki Lincoln
If you follow me or Simple Hedonisms on Twitter or Facebook, you may already know this, but I am honored to announce officially to the Simple Hedonisms readers that I have been selected by Wine Pleasures to be part of their Cava Blogger Team!
As you may have guessed by my post on South Africa, I love traveling as much as I love wine. I am very excited to be combining the two passions on a trip to the sparkling region of Spain. I've already popped a few bottles of Cava in the fridge and I'm looking forward to getting to know them more in the next few months as I prepare for this experience.
About the Trip
The program will be a week long experience visiting over 16 sparkling Cava wineries generic levitra canadian healthcare and immersing myself in the region. Cava is a region I'm not as familiar with and there is no better way to learn about somewhere new than to spend a week exploring it on your own. I'll also have the weekend following the trip to explore a little bit on my own. With great choices such as a day trip to Barcelona, a wine country bike tour, or a day tasting still wines – I don't know how I'm going to decide which activity to do!
What It Means to Me
As someone relatively new to the wine blogging world, I am so honored that the selection panel has invited me to join this tour. Since William asked me to join Simple Hedonisms, I have been working a lot on my wine education and taken every opportunity to continue to expand my palate and experience. I know this trip will allow me to do more of the same.
I am also very excited to spend some time with other wine bloggers. In the past couple of months, I have met a few others briefly so it will be very educational to spend a week engaging with my peers. Wine tasting is always more enjoyable with other and I know this group is bound to have a lot of insights.
I really cannot wait for this trip and I'm looking forward to find fun ways to share it with all of the Simple Hedonisms readers! The official Wine Pleasure announcement can be found here.
If anyone has been to Cava, I would love to hear about your experiences!
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Flagship Inn of Ashland
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The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Ashland hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Free WiFi
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Number of floors - 3
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Total number of rooms - 61
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Free self parking
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Television in common areas
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- Refrigerator
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
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- Free WiFi
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
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- Cable TV service
- Free weekday newspaper
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Shower/tub combination
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
La Casa De Pablo - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
- 2 per room (up to 60 lb)
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
Hotel Name
- Ashland Flagship Inn
- Flagship Ashland
- Flagship Inn Ashland
- Flagship Hotel Ashland
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Visitors to Chirk Castle near Wrexham will be able to see valuable historic treasures.
Some 20 artefacts were offered in lieu of inheritance tax by the Myddleton family, who lived in the castle for generations.
There had been fears that the paintings, furniture and vases and others might have to be sold privately.
But they will stay at the castle, provided they remain under the care of the National Trust.
"We are delighted by the announcement that these important artefacts are preserved, together in their original context for ever, for everyone," said Emma Hegarty, property manager at Chirk Castle.
The secured items include a portrait of Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland (1690), and a knife and fork with figures of a man and a woman carved in the handles
Culture Minister Alun Pugh said: "These are important pieces which have been in the Myddleton family for a long time and I'm pleased they will remain at Chirk Castle for the enjoyment of all the visitors to this beautiful site."
Under the National Heritage Act 1980, property of national and historic interest can be accepted instead of payment of inheritance tax.
The National Trust owns and runs the fortress which was built in the late 13th Century by the justice of North Wales for Edward I.
Clwyd South AM Karen Sinclair said: "I'm delighted that these important artefacts will still to be shown to the public in north-east Wales, at their rightful home in Chirk Castle.
"People can continue to enjoy them at this superb attraction and that can only be a good thing.
"They have been there for generations and to have seen them leave, possibly overseas, would have been a catastrophe. If they had gone, they would certainly never have returned.
"As well as the historic importance, having these assets still at Chirk Castle makes it more attractive as a tourist destination and this in turn helps to boost the local economy."


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Carter, J.M., Grady, S.J., Delzer, G.C., Koch, Bart, and Zogorski, J.S., 2006, Occurrence of MTBE and other gasoline oxygenates in CWS source waters: Journal of the American Water Works Association, vol. 98, no. 4, p. 91-104. Available Online
Giddings, E.M.G, Brown, L.R., Short, T.M., and Meador, M.R., 2006, Relation of fish communities to environmental conditions in urban streams of the Wasatch Front, Utah: Western North American Naturalist, vol. 66, p. 155-186. Available Online
Glass, Roy L., Ourso, Robert T., 2006, Water-Quality Conditions of Chester Creek, Anchorage, Alaska, 1998-2001: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5229, on-line only, 32 p. Available Online
Mahler, B.J., Van Metre, P.C., and Callender, E., 2006, Trends in metals in urban and reference lake sediments across the United States, 1970-2001: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, vol. 25, no. 7, p. 1698-1709. Available Online
Mahler, B.J., Van Metre, P.C., Bashara, T.J., Wilson, J.T., and Johns, D.A., 2006, Response to comment on 'parking lot sealcoat: an unrecognized source of urban polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons': Environmental Science and Technology, vol. 40, no. 11, p. 3659-3661. doi: 10.1021/es060585i Available Online
Mahler, B.J., Van Metre, P.C., Wilson, J.T., Guilfoyle, A.L., and Sunvison, M.W., 2006, Concentrations, loads, and yields of particle-associated contaminants in urban creeks, Austin, Texas, 1999-2004: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5262, 107 p. Available Online
McAuley, S.D., and Kozar, M.D., 2006, Ground-water quality in unmined areas and near reclaimed surface coal mines in the northern and central Appalachian coal regions, Pennsylvania and West Virginia: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5059, 57 p. Available Online
Sprague, L.A., Zuellig, R.E., and Dupree, J.A., 2006, Effects of urbanization on stream ecosystems in the South Platte River Basin, Colorado and Wyoming: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5101-A, 139 p. Available Online
Sprague, L.A., Zuellig, R.E., and Dupree, J.A., 2006, Effects of urban development on stream ecosystems along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado and Wyoming: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2006-3083, 4 p. Available Online
Van Metre, Peter, Mahler, Barbara, Soggins, Mateo, and Hamilton, P.A., 2006, Parking-lot sealcoat--A major source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in urban and suburban environments: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2005-3147, 4 p. Available Online
Asher, W.E., Luo, Wentai, Campo, K.W., Bender, D.A., Robinson, K.W, Zogorski, J.S., and Pankow, J.F., 2007, Application of a source apportionment model in consideration of volatile organic compounds in an urban stream: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, vol. 26, no. 8, p. 1606-1613. doi: 10.1897/06-557 Available Online
Bryant, W.L., Goodbred, S.L., Leiker, T.L., Inouye, Laura, and Johnson , B.T., 2007, Use of Chemical Analysis and Assays of Semipermeable Membrane Devices Extracts to Assess the Response of Bioavailable Organic Pollutants in Streams to Urbanization in Six Metropolitan Areas of the United States: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5113, 46 p. Available Online
Chalmers, A.T., Van Metre, P.C., and Callender, E., 2007, The chemical response of particle-associated contaminants to urbanization in New England, U.S.A.: Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, vol. 91, p 4-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2006.08.007 Available Online
Falcone, J., Stewart, J., Sobieszczyk, S., Dupree, J., McMahon, G., and Buell, G., 2007, A comparison of natural and urban characteristics and the development of urban intensity indices across six geographic settings: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5123, 43 p. Available Online
Giddings, E.M., Moorman, M., Cuffney, T.F., McMahon, Gerard, and Harned, D.A., 2007, Selected physical, chemical, and biological data for 30 urbanizing streams in the North Carolina Piedmont ecoregion, 2002-2003: U.S. Geological Survey Data Series 279, 15 p. Available Online
Goldstein, R.M., Meador, M.R., and Ruhl, K.E., 2007, Relative influence of streamflows in assessing temporal variability in stream habitat: Journal of the American Water Resources Association, vol. 43, p. 642-650. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-1688.2007.00051.x Available Online
Gregory, M.B., and Calhoun, D.L., 2007, Physical, Chemical, and Biological Responses of Streams to Increasing Watershed Urbanization in the Piedmont Ecoregion of Georgia and Alabama, 2003: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5101-B, 104 p. Available Online
Katz, Brian G., Crandall, Christy A., Metz, Patricia A., McBride, William S., and Berndt, Marian P., 2007, Chemical characteristics, water sources and pathways, and age distribution of ground water in the contributing recharge area of a public-supply well near Tampa, Florida, 2002-05: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5139, 85 p. Available Online
McMahon, G., 2007, Consequences of land-cover misclassification in models of impervious surface: Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, vol. 73, no. 12, p. 1343-1353. Available Online
Metz, P.A., Delzer, G.C., Berndt, M.P., Crandall, C.A., and Toccalino, P.L., 2007, Anthropogenic organic compounds in ground water and finished water of community water systems in the northern Tampa Bay area, Florida, 2002-04: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5267, 48 p. Available Online
Nolan, B.T., Healy, R.W., Taber, P.E., Perkins, Kimberlie, Hitt, K.J., and Wolock, D.M., 2007, Factors influencing ground-water recharge in the eastern United States: Journal of Hydrology, vol. 332, p. 187-205. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2006.06.029 Available Online
Paul, Angela P., Seiler, Ralph L., Rowe, Timothy G., and Rosen, Michael R., 2007, Effects of Agriculture and Urbanization on Quality of Shallow Ground Water in the Arid to Semiarid Western United States, 1993-2004: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5179, 56 p. Available Online
Rowe, B.L., Toccalino, P.L., Moran, M.J., Zogorski, J.S., and Price, C.V., 2007, Occurrence and potential human-health relevance of volatile organic compounds in drinking water from domestic wells in the United States: Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 115, no. 11, p. 1539-1546. doi: 10.1289/ehp.10253 Available Online
Sprague, L.A., Harned, D.A., Hall, D.W., Nowell, L.H., Bauch, N.J., and Richards, K.D., 2007, Response of stream chemistry during base flow to gradients of urbanization in selected locations across the conterminous United States: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5083, 132 p. Available Online
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Going through a divorce and raising three children as a single, working mother drew Patricia Henderson closer to God and gave her a heart for women's ministry.
"By the time I went through all these trials and tribulations, I realized that my life belonged to God," said Henderson, an associate minister at Greater Sixty Aid Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. "It didn't belong to me."
Henderson, 63, spent 18 years as a single mother before remarrying. During that period, she never wavered in faith or stayed away from church. "I knew I couldn't make it without that," she said.
Since joining the ministry 11 years ago, Henderson has stepped up in her role in the church. She leads a women's Bible study and four years ago helped launch the annual women's conference.
Henderson again will be one of the leaders during the church's fourth annual Women's Conference set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at Greater Sixty Aid Baptist, 655 Gardere Lane.
The conference — with the theme "Seasoned Sisters With a Purpose" — is essentially a culmination of a Bible study series that ran from June to September. "We do have a purpose and our purpose can be found in the studying of the Word of God," Henderson said. "And
Evangelist and national recording artist LaShun Pace, a friend of Greater Sixty Aid pastor, the Rev. James Barrett, will be a guest at the conference. Pace's songs include "I Know I've Been Changed," "He Keeps on Doing Great Things for Me" and "There's a Leak in This Old Building."
"If she sings even that song ("I Know I've Been Changed"), it will inspire them to want to do better, to want to live better, to want to make a change and want to stick with it," Henderson said.
Praise and worship will be led by Baton Rouge's Nancy Armstrong. Cost for the women's conference is $30 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
Pace also will hold a free concert for men and women at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and preach at 8 a.m. Oct. 28 at the church.
For more information on the conference, call Henderson at (225) 769-5865.
Talk politics, faith in N.O.
Candidates' positions on the issues are more important than their denominational backgrounds, says a professor at the New Orleans Theological Seminary.
That's one of the reasons why presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Mormonism isn't as big as issue at it could have been, particularly among evangelicals, said Lloyd Harsch, a professor of church history and director of the seminary's Institute for Faith and the Public.
"I think that part of the reason is that evangelicals have concluded that they are electing a president, not calling a pastor," he said. "Therefore, it is the candidate's position on the issues that is of primary importance, not their personal faith convictions … Are you going to defend marriage or redefine it? What's your position on life?"
The seminary, 3939 Gentilly Blvd. in New Orleans, is offering a program Thursday and Friday on politicians and faith.
During "The Role of Faith in the Public Square," politicians and former politicians from the two major parities including U.S. Rep. Steve Scarlise, R-Jefferson, and state Sens. A.G. Crowe, R-Slidell, and state Sen. Ben Nevers, D-Bogalusa will discuss how faith has influenced their service.
"It's helpful for us to see Christians from different political parties express their faith," Harsch said. "It helps to see them more as brothers and sisters in Christ and not representatives on the other side of the aisle."
The event starts at 11 a.m. Thursday with a chapel service led by the Rev. Barrett Duke, vice president for public policy and research and director of the Research Institute of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Harsch said officials will address the same four basic questions:
- How has your faith informed your political worldview?
- How has your inform how you do politics?
- While you were in office, how has the church help you grow in your faith?
- How could the church do its job better?
Other speakers include New Orleans City Council member Cynthia Hedge-Morrell and and former U.S. Rep. Joseph Cao, R-New Orleans.
The panel discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday on 'Being a Pastor to Politicians' will include the Rev. Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and president of the Southern Baptist Conference; the Rev. David Crosby, pastor of First Baptist-New Orleans and the Rev. James Wehrner, director of Notre Dame Seminary.
Cost for the seminary is $25 and $10 for students. Go to http://www.nobts.edu.
Falling short
As royal priests, believers have a responsibility to help others and help bring glory to God by tapping into the power he has given us, author and Minister Salome W. Thompson says in her 93-page book "Falling Short of the Glory" (Authorhouse Publishing).
Thompson challenges readers to take a hard look at their lives to determine if their character reflects the values of Christ.
"This office (of the priest) does not require long white robes trimmed in gold, but rather a lifestyle that will bring a change in the lives of others," she writes. "We are not alone as we enter into this process. God has equipped us with the Holy Spirit to help us and you don't have to work for it but you have to submit your whole life."
Falling short refers to not having faith in the Word and thinking "we have done something of our power own power,"said Thompson, of Alabama. "Once we do that, we have withheld the glory of God for ourselves. He has given us all the power we need to live a godly life and have dominion in our environment."
Faith Matters runs every other Saturday in The Advocate. Reach Terry Robinson at (225) 388-0238 or email email@example.com.


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Fresh from the mouth of Ernesto Frieri and passed on to us by Pedro Moura of the now T.J. Simers-less OC Register:
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Something is definitely stupid, Ernesto, and I don't think it is the A's. Confidence is great and all, but let's not go and unnecessarily give the division rival bulletin board material. And homer-prone closers, in particular, should be careful of tempting the baseball gods to smite said closer with a heavy dose of karma to make sure the prediction goes tragically wrong.


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Thread: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
Anyone remember the 1977 season?
This year is very familiar. Both teams started out hot, 2nd best record in AFC then teams tanked down the stretch with the Colts/Patriots playing the finale for the playoff birth. Could happen again @ Cincy if they dont beat NYG. One of the most amazing, thrilling seasons I can ever remember. Biggest comeback in the finale to pull out comeback against NE, down HUGE in the 2nd half, fans stormed the feild and tore down the goalposts. Then the Ghost to the post 2OT loss in playoffs to Oakland. It was ultimately the
downfall of Ted Marchibroda after winning 3 straight division crowns in his first 3 years. But, 78, Jones got hurt and players sold an traded off and got old, that was the end. In that year, both pivotal games where vs Denver for playoff seeding. Bert got picked for a pick six late as the Colts where driving late for a go ahead TD by Tom Jackson. Team looked like it would never recover. Then lost to Lions on a blocked punt with 10 seconds remaing in the flukiest loss ever, somewhat similar to the Redskin game last week. Doubt, many remember. Maybe I'm to old for this forum.
Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
My first NFL game was in 1976, and my dad took me to the infamous Ghost to the Post game in '77 as well.
I don't remember much about it since I was only 9 years old.. But I do remember how deflated everyone was leaving Memorial Stadium that day. That has always stuck with me. Sort of how deflated Ravens fans have been leaving the stadium the last couple home games.
Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
Seeing John Elway on the sidelines was like the PAYDAY for Elway candy bar give away game.
Nothing like seeing 30,000 Payday bars being launched to the field. Bwhahaha
Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
The playoff game with Oakland in 77 was blacked out here, if I remember correctly. I do know I was listening to the game on the radio, and the Stabler to Casper TD in OT just tore the heart right out of me.
Of course, the blowout loss to Pissburgh in 76 (the game where the plane crashed into the upper deck) is memorable, but for all the wrong reasons.
Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
Yeah, that was back in the days when the normal start time for home games was 2:00 PM, as opposed to 1:00 PM for the rest of the league. REALLY stupid!
Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
That was the season when the Ravens eliminated the Patriots from contention by losing, mainly via David Lee's blocked punt with seconds to go in the game. It was ironic that David Lee was the guest player on Corralin' the Colts ... and we wound up at a bar owned by Johnny U with David Lee sitting down with us for a beer. The only time in our lives we atttended Corralin' the Colts or went to Unitas' bar.
The next week the Colts hosted the angry Patriots, who hopped out to a big lead at 1/2 time, putting icing on the cake with a 100+ yard KO return to open the second half. Bert Jones led a furious rally to tie/win the game, including a late 4th Q bomb to Ray Chester who got all alone downfield as the Patriots put on an all-out blitz. This was also the game with the controversial "in-the-grasp" ruling on Bert Jones' fumble on the winning TD at the end of the game.
Too bad about the OT loss to the Raiders the following week ... our Colts were perhaps the best team in the NFL in 1977, and those two season-ending games vs. Lions and Patriots, ending an unexpected/unlucky losing streak.In a 2003 BBC poll that asked Brits to name the "Greatest American Ever", Mr. T came in fourth, behind ML King (3rd), Abe Lincoln (2nd) and Homer Simpson (1st).
Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
I sure do and all the home games were blacked out then.
The PO game vs OAK is one of the best ever and if we had a secondary Irsay would have won the SB that year. It was a high scoring game filled with records.
Bruce Laird set the record for the longest TD after an interception of 62 yds. It was also the longest playoff game going into double OT that stood many years.
We actually led at half time.
The first half was mostly a defensive struggle. Oakland scored first on a 30-yard run by Clarence Davis. Baltimore returned with two second quarter scores, a 62-yard Bruce Laird interception return for a touchdown and a 36-yard field goal by Toni Linhart. The halftime score was 10-7 in favor of Baltimore.
The second half began with a scoring flurry.
with the Snake Stabler bringing them back. Then Bert brought us back.
The fourth quarter saw impressive comebacks by both teams. Ron Lee scored on a 1-yard fourth down plunge for Baltimore, making the score 24-21 in favor of Baltimore. Oakland returned with a long drive culminating in a 1-yard Pete Banaszak run for a touchdown, making the score 28-24 in favor of Oakland. Baltimore returned with a 13-yard Lee run that left them with a 31-28 lead with just over 2 minutes to go, setting up the memorable play for Casper.
Madden said a few years ago it was the best game he ever coach and had offense, defense, special teams, everything.
He won it on the famous Ghost to Post play.
Scott Garceau was the MC at Nest 1's scholarship banquet where we give thousands to hi school football players in Harford County.
He had Laird with him and said I just saw the Ghost to Post play on the Classic's Channel and the last thing you see is Bruce Laird trailing the Ghost into the end zone.
Laird said wait a min. I wasn't even supposed to be over there. I had my man covered on the other side and was trying to help out but got there too late after our LB forgot to pick up the Ghost.
Afterwards, I asked Laird if Stan White was the LB that forgot to pick Casper up and he laughed and said yea.
I saw the game on TV after that and no where to you see Stan White who's now the Ravens
analyst along side of Jerry Sandusky on BAL.
They call it the Ghost to Post play because the TE takes a short pass and runs to the goal post using it as leverage. The defender has to take his eye off the TE so he won't run into the post.
Shannan Sharpe scored 2 TDs on it during our SB run. Most teams call it a post pattern.
Madded called it the Ghost because Dave Casper was the great TE and now in HOF. His nick name was the Ghost after the famous cartoon series of the 60s and 70s.
So when he entered the play he called it the Ghost to Post play.
He said on MNF that we still had one more play to kick a FG to win it but went for the TD.
That's because our defense just couldn't hold em.
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Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
You can always catch that game on
the Classic's Channel.
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Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
I remember listening to the game on radio. Believe the team had to have a sellout 72 hours beforehand, otherwise it was blacked out.
Re: Anyone remember the 1977 season?
That 2 pm start time got under Irsay's skins. It was an old blue law put in the by the church so the stadium traffic wouldn't interfere with church traffic.
When Irsay said it was one of the many reasons he left the state changed the law so Ravens now have a 1 pm start time.
Back then the networks started double hitters but couldn't include
Balto because our games started at 2 pm.
Always something back then.


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By Simone Orendain
Historic Ordination
Rockford, IL. – Some newly ordained Catholic priests from Northern Illinois will be saying their first mass this Sunday. They're from a group of 11 candidates who joined the priesthood last Saturday. That's the highest number of priests ever ordained in one day in the Rockford diocese. WNIJ's Simone Orendain reports. . .
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