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Desktop app updated with Remote Wipe, Automatic Labeling of Folders, and Sync Status Icons
Today's update to the Desktop app is a big one! We are releasing Remote Wipe, a new security feature, and several key usability improvements including: sync status icons in the desktop app, automatic labeling of folders, and new settings/controls for SugarSync Drive. We'll be rolling out the update to existing users over the next day or so. But, if you can't wait, you can download the new version now.
Remote Wipe
SugarSync Business customers can remotely wipe SugarSync data from their computers. More details about this are available here.
Many of you are already familiar with the synced folder icon (Image) and syncing folder icon (image). Until now, these icons were only displayed in Mac Finder, Windows Explorer, and SugarSync Drive. Now the same icons are displayed in the Desktop app so that you can quickly identify which folders are syncing to your computer.
Some of you used the old SugarSync app to back up folders (e.g., Desktop, Documents) from multiple computers. With SugarSync 2.0, this resulted in having multiple folders with the same name without an easy way to identify at a glance which computer a particular folder belonged to. With today's update to the desktop app, labels will be automatically added to such folders. Labels will indicate the name of the computer to which a particular folder belongs. This is a one-time process only. You can edit a label by right clicking on a folder, selecting "Edit Label", and entering a different label name.
We have created a SugarSync Drive section within the Settings panel. Power users will love the flexibility to change the cache size, decide whether to mount the Drive when SugarSync starts, or decide if you want to see the download progress notifications.
Download the latest update to SugarSync 2.0, and keep sharing your feedback.
Vibhor Chhabra (Product Manager)
New Business feature Enables IT Admins to Remotely Wipe Computers for Greater Control over Data
Security and control are topmost in the minds of our Business customers. With today's feature launch we are targeting some of those concerns and providing business/IT administrators with a powerful tool to protect their companies' valuable data: Remote Wipe
SugarSync Business customers can now remotely wipe SugarSync data from their computers.
For example, if an employee leaves the company, the admin has the ability to remove all sensitive data from the employee's devices. Similarly, if an employee loses his computer or it is stolen, the employee (or the admin) can wipe the computer to ensure that company data does not fall into the wrong hands.
Wiping a computer removes any data synced with SugarSync, but does not remove that data from the Cloud. This data is still available in the user's SugarSync account. Remote wipe is only available for computers running SugarSync 2.0.
For Business/IT administrators:
To wipe a users computer, go to the user's profile page via the Admin Console and click on the "Connected Devices" link.
On the "Manage Devices" page you will see a list of your/member's devices and their last online date. You can choose to completely remove the specific computer, which means disconnecting it from SugarSync. This does not remove any data already synced with that computer. The new button next to 'Remove' is 'Wipe this device'.
The wipe does not start until the device comes online. Once the wipe is completed, the device will move into the Completed Device Wipes section.
For Business members:
To access this feature, go to your account settings and click on the "Connected Devices" link.
This is a very important step forward in boosting the security and device management features for our Business users. And, we are working hard to enable this feature for the SugarSync iOS and Android apps. Stay tuned!
SugarSync for iPhone and iPad updated with a brand new design, Search, and Open In.
We've been thrilled with the success of the original SugarSync iOS app. Our customers love the ability to access all of their folders on any computer via their iPhone/iPad. This has enabled them to access and share their documents, photos, and videos while on the go. Over the last few months we have been working on an updated iOS app to make people who are on the go even more productive. Today, we are introducing the all-new app, which delivers a beautiful new design, improved ease of use, and two highly requested features – Cloud Search and Open In – to make you even more productive. You can download the app directly from the App Store.
Brand New Design - Over the last year we have completely redesigned SugarSync to simplify how you sync, access, and share your files and folders. We debuted the all-new SugarSync 2.0 apps for Desktop, Web, and Android in February 2013. Today, we are launching the redesigned SugarSync for iOS app. The app has been completely updated to provide the same ease of use and modern design that are the hallmarks of the SugarSync 2.0 apps.
Simpler Navigation – Quickly access, share, and search your content.
Shared Content – Easily access the items you have shared with others from the 'Shared by Me' tab, and items others have shared with you from the 'Shared with Me' tab.
Device Filter – View all the folders you have in SugarSync, or only folders syncing to a specific computer.
Cloud Search – Easily search for any file or folder that has been synced to SugarSync from any of your computers. You can then view, sync, or share the file right from your iOS app.
Open In – Save documents, photos, or videos from other apps into your SugarSync app. You can even select the folder to which you want to save the file to. Next time you are browsing email on your iPhone or iPad you can instantly save that attached document into SugarSync by using the Open In feature.
Folder Labels (Coming soon!)- If you specify a folder label in the SugarSync 2.0 Desktop or Web apps, those labels will appear in the SugarSync for iOS app.
Please download the app from the App Store and share your feedback. We are excited to hear from you!
Happy Syncing!
Vibhor Chhabra (Product Manager)
Allow me to introduce myself
I'm Mike Grossman, and I'm the new CEO of SugarSync. I have a passion for leading companies with great potential for growth, and that's why I'm here. SugarSync has helped millions of people like you keep their information accessible and in sync. I'm looking forward to leading our team in taking the product and the business to the next level.
It's exciting times in the Cloud right now, and that includes SugarSync. To say that the market has experienced a growth spurt is an understatement.
Adoption of file access, sync and share personal cloud services has vastly accelerated as the blending of our business and personal life becomes bolstered by mobile devices.
SugarSync's mission has always been to make it very easy for people to access their content from anywhere on any device. That's not changing, but as we continue to evolve our product we'll focus even more on:
- Mobile access, to make accessing your files easier than ever
- Sharing and collaboration to increase productivity
- Enhancing our sync and mirrored backup capabilities
Like SugarSync's Cloud service, my philosophy on teamwork is it's all about syncing, sharing and collaboration. Our executive and product teams are heads-down executing on this vision, building upon our already award-winning Cloud offering.
Thanks for your continued interest and support of SugarSync.
Stay tuned.
SugarSync 2.0: Desktop app updated with Usability and Performance Improvements
Since launching SugarSync 2.0, we've been thrilled to see the rapid adoption of the app by our users. The feedback that we're receiving from all of you has been amazing. We're grateful for having such passionate customers. Today we are releasing an update to the Desktop application that addresses some of your feedback. We'll be rolling out the update to existing users over the next day or so. But, if you can't wait, you can download the new version here.
Select Drive Letter for SugarSync Drive [Windows only]: We received a lot of feedback on this. Many of you want the SugarSync Drive to use a drive letter of your choice. Now you can go to Preferences and assign any available drive letter to SugarSync Drive. In addition, to make things simpler, we have created an 'Advanced' sub-tab and re-located some settings from General to Advanced.
Updated 10/22/2013: In order to improve SugarSync Drive performance, and reduce unintended downloads we have dropped the drive mapping feature.
Show Folders from a Specific Computer: Over the last month we conducted a series of usability interviews with users who migrated to SugarSync 2.0. We learned that many of you had difficulty in figuring out how to identify which folders are syncing to a particular computer. As a result, we made the 'Device Filter' more visible and discoverable. Simply click on the device filter and you can see folders from a specific computer only. You can also see folders from all your computers, which is the default state of the application.
Drag and Drop Improvements: Today, when you drag a folder to Share and realize that you are on the Cloud tab you have to cancel the Sharing action, switch to the Sharing tab, and then drag the folder again. We recognized that we could make this a lot easier. The buttons on the navigation bar are now responsive. So, when you drag a folder to Share, and realize you are on the Cloud tab simply hover the folder over the Sharing tab and it will automatically switch to the Sharing tab. You can even move the folder over Contacts to open the Contacts sub-tab.
Download the latest update to SugarSync 2.0, and keep sharing your feedback.
Vibhor Chhabra (Product Manager)
Customer Spotlight: The Paperless Realtor
Real estate agents are some of our most enthusiastic customers. SugarSync makes a realtor's mobile office more powerful – keeping important documents secure and in sync between devices and desktops, as well as providing a convenient, private way to share content with their clients. Today, we're spotlighting one realtor who's using SugarSync on the job and in his professional organization. Not only that, he's also teaching other realtors about our product's benefits. Meet Scott Beaudry!
Scott Beaudry is a Broker/Owner at Universal Realty, Inc., a successful real estate firm in the Las Vegas area. Scott has fully embraced mobile technology and cloud services throughout the sales process. He uses SugarSync on his iPad for easy and secure access to important documents and for sharing property photos and videos with clients. He says, "It's imperative that I have all my essential information and documents right at my fingertips."
Scott finds that using an iPad, SugarSync and other mobile applications not only increases the efficiency of real estate transactions, but also impresses clients and makes the process of buying and selling real estate more fun for everyone involved. And, according to Scott, "incorporating technology into our business is actually improving the makeup of our client base. Younger, affluent buyers expect mobile technology to be a part of the process."
Active in professional organizations, Scott also served, in 2012, as Treasurer and in 2010, as the MLS Director for the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors' Board of Directors. The organization was spending thousands of dollars each year on the staff, materials and postage needed to prepare and distribute 100+ pages of materials to each of its 18 board members for every meeting. Scott naturally saw that tablets and cloud services could help the organization go paperless, saving time and money while improving collaboration.
In addition to being cost effective, Scott recommended SugarSync because of its simple user interface; its feature-rich, iPad-compatible mobile application; its built-in security features; and its strong customer support. Now, instead of lugging around heavy binders, the 18 member board and its staff use iPads with SugarSync to access and share meeting documents, bylaws and other relevant materials while attending meetings and while out in the field. Thanks to Scott's solution, the board works more efficiently and going paperless has saved the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors thousands of dollars in time, materials and postage.
We love Scott's story, and the fact that he has translated his experience and his passion for technology into an "iPad for Realtors" class, which he teaches to real estate professionals throughout Nevada. Scott's class explains how tablet computers, mobile applications and cloud services can help a realtor's business thrive. He says, "SugarSync has impressed me so much, I now teach it in my mobile technologies class for real estate professionals on a continued basis. This is a tool that I cannot live without." Thanks, Scott! We are so happy to hear it.
The Impact of Mobile at SugarSync
The proliferation of smartphones and tablets is fueling the demand for cloud services like SugarSync that make it easy to store, access and share content from any device. Just last year, SugarSync experienced a five-fold increase in our user base, and we attribute a lot of that growth to the rise of mobile computing. But mobile isn't just fueling adoption, it's also influencing our product development. We sat down with SugarSync VP of Product Management Samir Mehta to get his thoughts on the intersection of mobile and cloud computing…
Q: What's been the impact of mobile computing on cloud services (in general) and for SugarSync specifically?
Mobile and cloud computing are intrinsically linked. The dramatic evolution of the smartphone combined with the emergence of fast data networks make it possible to be productive from anywhere. People are no longer tied to a physical location, computer or network to get their jobs done.
The cloud is what gives data the freedom to be accessible from anywhere. This started with mobile email on a Blackberry, but companies like SugarSync have come along to cloud-enable all your data. Our mission is to let people access their content (we say "your stuff") from anywhere on any device. So, wherever you go, you can be productive because you've got your stuff with you.
Q: How central is the mobile experience when it comes to product development?
It's absolutely critical. It's no secret that smartphones and tablets are increasingly replacing traditional desktop and laptop PCs as the device of choice. Creating a great mobile experience is critical because the mobile device is where our customers will increasingly spend time creating, accessing and sharing data. This shift in user engagement towards mobile devices means it becomes increasingly important that the SugarSync mobile applications enable our customers to get as much stuff done on their mobile devices as they would have on a traditional laptop or desktop PC.
Q: PC World wrote that the new SugarSync 2.0 desktop user interface "strongly resembles a smartphone application"…was this a design objective?
Our overall objective from a UI standpoint was to produce a consistent design across all our interfaces so that customers didn't have three learning curves but, instead, just one simple experience to know and use. We also wanted the desktop application to feel modern and to display a smaller footprint in order to increase engagement.
With SugarSync 2.0, we've taken concepts from mobile applications and brought them to a desktop experience without sacrificing capabilities. Now, the desktop app appears as a module you can keep exposed while you're working with your other documents, which encourages syncing and sharing. We're proud of the new look and the positive response it's getting.
Q: What's new in the latest Android application and what's been the response?
The response has been really positive. Our customers have been very complimentary and appreciative of not only the new design, but also the new features we have added that make it easier for them to be even more productive on the go. Already, nearly 70 percent of our active Android user base has moved onto the new version.
So, what's new? With SugarSync 2.0 for Android, we've improved navigation and added search along with more ways for our customers to get their data into SugarSync. For example, it's now possible to upload or sync content from a devices' external SD card whereas before syncing was limited to data saved to the devices' internal storage. Additionally, they can now save files from other mobile applications directly into SugarSync. And, just like our old app, we enable customers to automatically back up their mobile photos and videos and automatically synchronize folders and files for offline access.
Q: How is the new iOS application coming along?
We're close. Our focus in this next release is on ease of use, design consistency, and making access to files faster and simpler…stay tuned!
SugarSync 2.0: Web App Updates
We haven't been sitting still since SugarSync 2.0 came out of beta. Today we launched the first of many updates to the SugarSync 2.0 Web app to make sharing and collaboration even better.
Import Contacts from Outlook and Mac Address Book
Last month we enhanced the sharing experience by enabling you to import your contacts from Gmail and Yahoo!. With today's release, we have added Microsoft Outlook and Mac Address Book to that list, giving you additional options to share with your friends, family and colleagues. The import from Outlook is especially beneficial at the workplace if you share data regularly with your colleagues.
The imported contacts are available across all of the SugarSync 2.0 applications – desktop, web and mobile.
Sync Shared folders with Add/Edit permissions
When someone shares a folder with add/edit permissions, we prompt you to sync the folder to any of your computers when accepting the share request. If you decide to sync the folder later you have to go to the desktop app to sync it to your computer. With today's update, you can sync the folder to your computers at a later time from the web app as well. This is especially useful if you forgot to sync it initially or decide later that you need to sync it to additional computers. You can access the sync action in the action bar that displays when you click on the folder. After clicking 'Sync Folder', you will be prompted to choose the computer(s) that you want to sync the folder to. The folder will automatically sync to the computers you select. Now you will be able to access the folder directly in Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. Any changes that you make to the contents of the folder will automatically be synced to the cloud and to members of the shared folder. This makes collaborating on projects both easy and efficient.
As I mentioned at the beginning of my post, this is the first in a series of updates to SugarSync 2.0. In the coming weeks, we will be launching updates to the SugarSync 2.0 Desktop App. So stay tuned!
Harshita Phule (Product Manager)
SugarSync 2.0 – now ready for prime time!
We're happy to announce the general availability of SugarSync 2.0! Over several months of private and public beta testing, we've listened to our beta testers and made many usability, performance, and stability improvements to get ready for prime time.
SugarSync 2.0 is full of improvements:
- Easier navigation
- Simplified setup using drag & drop
- SugarSync Drive – a virtual drive making it faster and easier to access your cloud data
- Flexible sharing of files and folders using private or public links
- Cloud search of personal and shared data – across all of your computers and devices
- Consistent design across the new desktop, web, and mobile apps
- Improved photos experience
- Modernized mobile apps for Android (available now) and iOS (coming soon)
All new users that register will automatically get the SugarSync 2.0 apps; existing users can download the new desktop app from our website.
To learn more, watch the video or read the details below.
SugarSync 2.0 is a major redesign, focused on making the cloud easier to use. And we've worked hard to keep the power and flexibility that you've come to expect from SugarSync. Here's a summary of what's new:
Easier navigation
The new desktop app now has four main tabs: Cloud, Sharing, Activity, and Search. The Cloud tab shows you all of the folders you have synced from your computers to SugarSync. By default, the device filter shows you All Folders across all of your computers, but you can easily filter the list to show only folders syncing to a particular computer.
Simplified setup and better folder management
The new desktop app is smaller, making it easier to interact with the app when you need to take key actions. To add a new folder to SugarSync, simply drag the folder from your computer onto the bottom of the SugarSync application. Behind the scenes, SugarSync will figure out where your folder is located and we'll make sure your folder stays in sync.
Clicking on a folder in the SugarSync application will open the Info Panel where you can manage the folder. You can add labels to your folders, making it easier to identify your folders in your list. Many users have added labels to indicate which computers are syncing each of your folders. The labels will show in the new desktop app and the SugarSync Drive, but won't change the actual folder names on your computers.
Faster access to your cloud data using the SugarSync Drive
Accessing your data just got easier with the SugarSync Drive. By mounting as a virtual drive in Mac Finder / Windows Explorer, SugarSync makes is really easy to access all of your data in the cloud – even files and folders stored on your other computers!
With the SugarSync Drive, you no longer have to remember which files are syncing locally to your current computer vs. syncing to your other computers – SugarSync Drive gives you quick access to all of your cloud data. If you open a file that isn't already synced to your current computer, SugarSync will quickly download it from the cloud. SugarSync will even show you a progress meter when downloading large files from the cloud. Any changes you make to your files are automatically synced back to the cloud.
If you use the SugarSync Drive to click on a file that is already stored on your computer, SugarSync is smart enough to open the version of the file located on your computer – avoiding unnecessary downloads from the cloud and giving you a faster experience.
And don't forget to check out the desktop app Preferences. You'll have the ability to customize your experience – including the ability to turn off mounting of SugarSync Drive when your computer starts and the ability to remove SugarSync from the Mac Dock.
With SugarSync 2.0, you have more options to share. In addition to private sharing, SugarSync 2.0 has a new option to share entire folders as a public link. This is perfect for sharing folders of documents or photos with anyone. Your recipients will have quick access to all of your files without having to download special software or register for an account.
SugarSync has a new Contacts tab where you can easily initiate sharing. You can enter new contacts as needed, or you can use the new web app to quickly import contacts from your Yahoo and Google address books. Existing SugarSync users will see contacts already in the list if they have previously used SugarSync to share files, folders, or referral links.
Anytime you need to share, simply drag your file or folder onto one of your contacts. If you want to share with someone not yet in your list, drag your file or folder on the gray drop target and enter the email address of your new recipient. SugarSync will automatically add your new recipients to your Contacts list for easy sharing the next time.
We've also improved the experience when you are the recipient of privately shared folders. When other people share folders with you, you'll now see an alert on the Sharing tab, indicating the number of new shared folders waiting for you to accept. And once you accept a privately shared folder, you'll see those folders in the SugarSync Drive, giving you quick access even if you haven't synced those folders to your computer.
Use the new cloud search feature to easily find any file or folder that you've synced to the cloud – from any of your computers and mobile devices. Search results are grouped by type: documents, photos, videos, etc. The new search feature will even search across the folders other people have shared with you.
Consistent design across the new apps
We've worked hard to make sure all of our apps have a consistent user interface. The web app and mobile apps were completely redesigned to match the tab structure and navigation of the desktop app. This should make it easy for you to get up and running the first time you try the new web or mobile apps.
The SugarSync 2.0 web app has improved the photos experience – anytime you're viewing a folder that contains images, you can toggle into Gallery View to view your photos as large thumbnails. You'll also have the option of viewing full screen images if you want to show off your photos in a quick slideshow.
If you share folders of pictures with your friends and family using a public link, they'll also have the ability to view the photos in the new Gallery layout or as full screen images. And they'll also have the ability to download your photos, making it easy for them to print photos or save them onto their own computers.
Our Android app has been completely redesigned and is already available in the Google Play store. The new app uses a slide out navigation menu to quickly access the files and folders from your computers.
And we've added a bunch of new features – you can now upload files or sync entire folders from your SD card to SugarSync. You can send/save files from your other Android apps into SugarSync (e.g., save an email attachment directly to SugarSync). The new search feature allows you to quickly find files and folders from any of your computers that are syncing to SugarSync. And the entire photos experience was redesigned to make it easier for you to browse, upload, view and share your photos and videos.
We're almost done with the redesign of our new iOS app – we expect to submit it to Apple in a few weeks. It will have the new look & feel, plus a bunch of new features.
All of our older mobile apps are forward compatible – they will work with the new SugarSync 2.0 desktop and web applications, so you can get started right away.
Come and get it!
New users will automatically get the SugarSync 2.0 desktop app when they sign up. Existing users have the option of downloading the new SugarSync 2.0 desktop app. And you don't have to upgrade all of your computers at the same time – SugarSync will work fine even if you're running a mix of new and old desktop apps on different computers. Once you have one or more computers running the new SugarSync 2.0 desktop app, you'll automatically see the redesigned web application.
We realize SugarSync 2.0 is a big change for our existing users. We're working hard to make the transition easier for you. Please send us feedback on how we can make your experience better!
Happy Syncing!
Announcing All-New Business Plans & Pricing!
We're thrilled to announce some exciting news for business users, teams and organizations looking for the best way to unleash the power of the Cloud: today we launched our all-new SugarSync for Business plans and pricing! Now businesses or teams of all sizes can leverage the power & flexibility of SugarSync, while scaling up as big as your business requirements do.
But it's not just about lower prices and more storage & seats: we've listened to our business customers (and users on personal accounts who have wanted to move to SugarSync for Business) as well as worked with companies of all sizes around the globe to better understand their needs, pricing and storage considerations — resulting in a dramatically simplified yet easily scalable new offering which we believe will delight business customers across the full range of sizes. SugarSync for Business starts at $550/year and includes 3 users, and then businesses can add additional users anytime for $125/user.
Why the change: while SugarSync has been a highly popular choice for businesses who wanted the best of the Cloud while also needing highly flexible control over which folders & files get synced, where and with whom, we've seen dramatically increased demand in recent months for simpler pricing, storage and user allocation options. These requests have come from a range of businesses: from real estate professionals to pharmaceuticals to construction & architectural design firms to higher-education, more and more customers have been choosing SugarSync for our top-rated flexible Cloud access, sync and sharing capabilities and multi-platform/multi-device support…yet have asked us for more flexibility around storage sizes, pricing, and support for larger numbers of seats. Now it's here, so check out our new SugarSync for Business area on our Web site and get started now.
What about existing SugarSync for Business customers?
Existing SugarSync for Business customers can either choose to change over to the new plan at any time via our Web site. Questions? Contact us at 855.784.7962
More questions, or want to find out about volume pricing or custom SugarSync for Business options? Contact us at: 855.784.7962


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We're all looking to save money. Buying something for a bargain makes us feel a sense of accomplishment. It's easy to agree that getting a new Chevrolet Corvette for $10,000 is a bargain (if not a steal), but is it a bargain to pay $3 for a bottle of wine that tastes disjointed, tart, sour, and thin? The definition of a bargain is "Something offered or acquired at a price advantageous to the buyer." A used Paul Reed Smith Custom Ten-Top with bird inlays for $2000 would be advantageous to me, but not for everyone.
Grocery Outlet is known for low prices on food items. While I've never considered G.O. a place for wine, I learned from my Twitter friends that several often find deals there. Evidently there are more bargainistas out there than I imagined. Ahead of their bi-annual wine sale (March 30-April 3) Grocery Outlet reached out to me with a fun challenge. They offered me two $50 gift cards – one to use to buy wine and the other to give away to a lucky viewer/reader. I have to admit that at first I was conflicted about being "paid" in wine to promote an event, but I see it as an opportunity to uncover a good value for those that read this blog (thanks, Mom). It's also pretty cool to be able to give someone $50.
So, off I went with my preconceptions in search of the $7 bottle of Opus One, and the $4 Clos de Betz. Each of the 130+ West Coast stores is independently operated, and from what I hear, wine selection varies greatly by location. The Spokane location on Sprague Ave had a decent sized section of wine. If you're looking for a wine steward, shelf talkers, and organized bottles – go somewhere else. If you're looking for wine that is as low as $3 and $60 Napa wine (retail) for $15, then you may be onto something.
Armed with my $50 gift card, I walked up and down the aisles looking for labels I recognized, appellations that have respect, and the biggest mark-up. 30-minutes later the till said $61 (pre-tax) for my 8 bottle score ($7.62 average). Sadly I only saw a few labels I recognized. With a low of $3 and an outlandishly expensive $15, I left a little uncertain of how this experiment would take shape.
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- The Stuff: This wine comes from AU Vineyards in South East Australia. The winery is responsible for AU, Buckley's Cove, 12 Apostles, Element 79, Fly, and Tambourine labels. This is a 2009 vintage blend of Shiraz and Cabernet. The web site availability shows US distribution is limited to Grocery Outlet stores.
- The Swirl: Very bright purple (neon), moderately thin with medium translucence.
- The Sniff: Sugary grape or cherry jolly rancher and sweet candy. Reminded me of those sugar candy you dip the stick into.
- The Sip: Very thin throughout. The wine is very off-balanced with a sugary sweet front end and then a bitter tart back end.
- The Score: At $3, I score this wine a 1 (out of 5). This is a not recommended at any price.
Two Cellar Tracker scores at 77
Okay – so for me this was not a deal. Keeping it real here, this wine ended up down the drain. I'm sure that there are some folks who would be okay with it, but for the majority of wine lovers, this is no deal.
2005 Two Iron Red Wine
- The Stuff: The bottle says Napa and references Costa del Sol Cellars. My online investigation revealed next to nothing about this wine. The retail on the Grocery Outlet shelf said $60, but I was unable to validate that anywhere.
- The Swirl: Dark plum with a good color. Thins out toward the edge and is mostly opaque.
- The Sniff: The nose opens up with a nice black fruit and cassis. Hints of stone and oak come through as well.
- The Sip: The mouth feel is a Jekyll and Hyde. The initial attack is modest with good fruit but the finish is very bitter, woody and sharp.
- The Score: At $15, I score this wine a 2 (out of 5). A purchase price of $25 and over, I'd be ticked. At $15, I'm slightly disappointed, at $10 it still doesn't make the Under $10 Team.
Cellar Tracker – Seven people have this in their cellar (all purchased from Grocery Outlet), but no reviews.
I had high hopes for this wine, being from Napa Valley. So far, neither of the two wines I selected would qualify as "bargains" for me. Three of the remaining four are from labels I recognize, so I'm hoping for good things.
Stay tuned! Have you ever found a bargain at Grocery Outlet? Want to win $50? Leave a comment.
68 Comments:
By Alena 24 Mar 2010
Great reviews!!! I am a huge fan of buying wine at the GO for the bargains! Appreciate your honesty on the reviews, I will stay away from those when I hit thier wine sale next week.
Looking forward to future reviews.
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By @melanie0 24 Mar 2010
I couldn't agree with you more. A bargain is totally relative. My latest value find that costs under $20 and drinks like a $50 bottle is Layer Cake. Try it and let me know if you agree. But, a $7.99 bottle of Geyser Peak Sauv Blanc is certainly a pleasant summertime wine as well.
By Ben Simons 24 Mar 2010
Love digging into the (potential) bargain options. Gotta say, any wine that you feel compelled to dump down the sink, not a good value.
By Emily 24 Mar 2010
Thanks for the reviews! I too appreciate the honesty. I love shopping at the GO & have wondered about a lot of the wines that I have seen there. Hope that you sample one that you can recommend.
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By Mike Supple 24 Mar 2010
Hahahaha. Your facial expressions after tasting the Shiraz are hilarious. Way to keep the gag reflex down while filming. Nice honest reviews – look forward to the rest of the series.
Searching for bargains is something I find really important. There are too many cheap wines out there and not enough bargains!
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By Lisa Spangenberg 24 Mar 2010
Shopping for wine at BGO is a little different.
I've found a few I really liked–Dancing Bull and a Sonoma, California Black Goose Chardonnay that, honestly, I suspect was at BGO was that it was getting a little old for drinking.
But I've also seen what seem, to may admittedly naive eyes, awfully high ABV for reds–like 14.5 ABV and even 15.0 ABV.
I have discovered that Precept and Constellation have an awful lot of labels, as does Bronco Wines.
By Sheena 24 Mar 2010
Thanks for your honest review, Josh. I'll stay tuned for tonight's tasting, hope you find a treasure in the hunt.
By Timothy Nagel 24 Mar 2010
It seems that just like anything else at Grocery Outlet, it can be hit or miss, but it is worth the money to try anything once, if just for the experience. I have to say I haven't tried any wines at GO, but am not adverse to the idea. Hope you find some better tasting ones, I imagine you will.
By maija 24 Mar 2010
Good to know about Buckley's Cove. I've definitely seen that one at my local GO. I think they may have been sampling it there one evening at one of their tastings.
I do like the 12 Apostles that you mentioned also comes from AU. My local GO's had bottles of their cab & syrah for about $4-5. Here's a review: http://whitewolfindulgence.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/wine-review-aussie-vineyards-twelve-apostles-south-eastern-2009-cabernet-sauvignon/
By CS Braun 24 Mar 2010
I am choosing GO wines for my daughter's wedding. I appreciate all your views. Keep 'em coming!
By Heather 24 Mar 2010
I love this grocery outlet contest, its amazing. I already knew they had great wine though. I love the food bargains as well.
By Craig 24 Mar 2010
First time to the site thanks to a link from the Grocery Outlet Fan page on Facebook. Looking forward to coming back often for your wine reviews. Enjoyed your video and your honest opinions on the wines you tried and I hope you find a wine from GO that you can highly recommend.
By denise 24 Mar 2010
We have tried a ton there and most end up being used as cooking wines. But, the gnarly head merlot was good enough for drinking and we have had luck with some of the $7-$10 New Zealand Sav Blancs. We are also hoping to buy in bulk for our upcoming wedding and hope that you can recommend a cab, merlot or sav or flume blanc. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
By Michael 24 Mar 2010
I have bought an awful lot of wine from there and have at times been surprised with a good one. So far I am still looking for a good Malbec, do you have any suggestions?
By Janet 24 Mar 2010
I too am a first time reader that was directed here via the Grocery Outlet link. I've bought quite a bit of wine from Grocery Outlet over the years and I have to say, it's definitely hit and miss. I try not to go to far out on a limb or to be too disappointed when I get a bad bottle of wine because every once in a while I end up with a gem. That's part of the fun in shopping at the Grocery Outlet.
By Joe 24 Mar 2010
broken record…Rene Barbier Mediterranean Red or White (Catalunya, Spain). I'll smuggle you some if you can't buy it there (it's $5.99).
By Doreen 24 Mar 2010
I tried the Buckley's Cove since I'd really liked the AU Shiraz – but I didn't care for the Buckey's Cove either. I'm looking forward to seeing your reviews of the other wines you've purchased from Grocery Outlet. I buy the majority of my wines from Grocery Outlet – there are definitely bargains to be found … not just cheap – but bargains – good wine at great prices.
One of my recent bargains is the Scheild Estates Shiraz
By Rachel 24 Mar 2010
I'm a big GO shopper. I normally stick to brands I know. I'm familiar with their regular prices, so I know if it is a bargain. Not everything there is something I would consider a bargain, but some of the frozen foods are fabulously priced. I typically buy things that are more expensive – organic foods, "premium" brands – so they have more bargain potential.
I haven't yet tried wines at GO – I'm not very adventurous when it comes to wine. I appreciate your reviews, even if this post is just what NOT to buy!
By Erik Laursen 24 Mar 2010
A few months back I bought a couple bottles of Forgeron Walla Walla Syrah for $9.99 each at the Albertsons in Liberty Lake- must of been mispriced because I think the wholesale is around $22? I bought the last two bottles and haven't seen any since?
Recently I have been buying Dynamite Merlot, CA for $8.99 a bottle at Liberty Lake Albertsons- quite a steal of a deal- quite an elegant merlot for under $10 with solid scores on cellar tracker! -
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By Melissa Mohr 25 Mar 2010
I tried a $3 wine there once, and it was awful. I suspect the reason it was so cheap and tasted like it came out of a can was it was stored or shipped at too high of a temperature. I don't think I'll buy wine there anymore because even if its a brand I recognize, I don't know how its been stored. Maybe its cheap because it got left on the loading dock all afternoon in August.
By Kelly Lancaster 25 Mar 2010
Thanks for the great post, Josh.
I have been a long time shopper, yet mostly 'lurker' at the GO for wine, which started about 10 years ago.
My 2 best finds the past decade were
*Columbia Winery "Millennium" Red Blend out of Columbia Valley, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc -'97 and a bit of Malbec for the -'98 a real steal for $12. It was released at $40-50. I had a case of two vintages. David Lake 'legacy' wine, and both amazing vintages. Sadly, it's all gone.*My other favorite find was Castello della Paneretta Toscana ('03), which is a blend of 50% Sangiovese/Canaiolo, I paid around $10-12 and still see the same wine (& vintage) for $40 in a local wine shop. A wonderful wine with a lot of life left in it. I am cellaring the last 1/2 case and semi-annual bottle sampling is proving this wine has grace and longevity.
But my philosophy with wine shopping at the GO is the princess philosophy: "You have to kiss a lot of wine-toads before you find your pince charming vin".
Best of luck!
By Ashley 25 Mar 2010
Took my first trip to Grocery Outlet in Kennewick the other day, I was amazed at their wine selection!! I'm excited to start my G-O wine shopping adventures!
By Gloria 25 Mar 2010
I enjoyed your commentary!
It reminds me that I've tried some Chardonnays there that I've been very pleased with, but can't remember the names. You always know the good wines because you see them one day, they are gone the next!
This reminds me that I need to go back…I've scored there before!
Great work. Can't wait for your next interview. -
By Gina Boysun 25 Mar 2010
Last summer GO had Dancing Bull Merlot for $4 a bottle, which is more than half what I'd paid at Safeway for a day-to-day bottle.
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By Eric 28 Mar 2010
Good stuff. I usually keep a screwpull in my car for trips to the GO: if it passes the Camry Test, I'll go back in and grab a few more bottles. If not, hey, I'm out four bucks. Good site, good reviews, and I hope I'm not too late for the fifty bones–it'll certainly get used!
By Linda Lind 30 Mar 2010
I live in Gresham near the Grocery Outlet store on Division Street and we always pick up a few bottles of wine there and they always have great prices. Love this store and don't forget to buy their cheese too and I usually find great prices on cheese there.
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By Muranojo 02 May 2010
Haven't tried the Buckley's Cove Shiraz, but have tried the Cabernet and LOVE it! In fact, have been back twice to buy a case, and one time had to fight over the last case with another customer. It flies off the shelf fast around here. Also tried the Cab/Shiraz blend and thought it was good, plus 12 Apostles and Fly, all good. I think their sign said the original price was $13.99/bottle, but I'm not sure if this is correct, and I can't find it anywhere online for sale.
I love finding a good, cheap wine, and GO is a fab place to explore and try.
By David 03 May 2010
I have shopped GO for wine for about ayear….some good finds if you keep checking back. My currenet favorite is Burgess Syrah 2005..yum..yum
Burgess is a napa winery that has produced great wines for decades. -
By Mikala 27 May 2010
Sipping the Buckley's Cove Shiraz at this very moment and I guess it is back to the 3 buck Chuck for me. I was hoping that this wine would be as managable to drink as what I get at TJ's because GO is closer to home. Wish I could pony up $130 every night for a nice bottle of Far Niente CabSav it is positively psychedelic. Cheers
By nanschocolate 04 Nov 2010
Have you checked out the recently(G.O.)promoted, "Archetype" wines?
I was tickled to find them at $3, either the Shiraz, or Cabernet+Shiraz.
I would happily serve them to even picky guests.
I'd love to see your reviews. -
By Dave 11 Nov 2010
I thought Buckley's Cove was great then read your review. I'm sure you're the expert but some of these expensive wines taste like crap to me, You gave it a "1″ but I find a lot of Australian wines taste better than the "complex" California varieties. Oh the 2.99 bottle was on sale for 2.39. It doesn't deserve a "1″, that's reserved for Gallo, Pagan Pink. Please. don't insult our Aussie friends. by the time that bottles empty it will be an 8 or 9. If I ever want to become a wino, I would always shop wine at G.O>
By David 12 Nov 2010
I bought one bottle of the 12 Apostles Cabernet Sauvignon. It was one of the best red wines I've had under $20 in ages! I went back and bought the last case of it at my local GO – $2.99 a bottle, and 20% off that!
By Daniella 17 Apr 2011
My experience at Grocery outlet is mixed. But when i find a good wine, I buy lots of it. The trick is to call the store (or stores and have them set it aside as soon as y'ouve tasted and liked the wine). A couple of years ago they had a bordeaux for $5 or $6. It was great. I bought 2 cases and I drank it at bbq's, and brought it to parties. As soon as I made a dent in the first two cases so started calling out to other stores. I found 5 cases at another store and i had a friend pick them up for me.
Last year and this year, however, I found a better bargain at Costco. Chateaux Bell Air, also a Bordeaux. I remember seeing this winery when I visited Bordeaux if im not mistaken it was at the start of the D2 (as you left the city). For $7.99 this was a way better buy. I bought several cases last year and found a couple of cases this year at another Costco. This is what i serve to the masses, rather than giving them a first or 2nd growth or older "library" wines, when they don't have a developed pallet. But even for someone with discerning taste, it is always good to have an accessible wine to recommend to friends that aren't big spenders. I look for one every year.


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He dosent post very often anymore, but he stills come by, early in the morning to check out what's going on. So let's wish a happy birthday to our friend Monarch.
BTW Monarch, I know Conerbrook is in the western part of the province. But I still find it a little odd that a paper from Newfoundland would be named "The Western Star".
Have a good one.


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About ICO
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Dr. Gunderson started teaching at ICO after two years in private practice. He maintained a private practice for many years before devoting all his time to teaching. He is involved in clinical teaching in primary care and cornea and contact lenses, coordinates fitting labs for contact lenses, and lectures in ocular physiology. Dr. Gunderson's outside interests includes travel, sports, photography, boating and the Civil War.
Why ICO?
I have a teaching degree, a research degree and a clinical degree. My appointment at ICO allows me to work in all areas of my training. We have a fine clinical program here at ICO and an excellent faculty to prepare you for a wonderful career.
Dr. Lesher returned to Chicago and joined the ICO faculty in fall 1983. His main teaching responsibilities are for the pharmacology sequence in the second year of the professional program. He has been chair of the Basic and Health Science Department since 1999, and is currently the assistant dean for didactic education. Dr. Lesher has a number of publications and book chapters in the areas of Ocular Pharmacology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and served for a many years on the NBEO exam construction committee for Parts I and II. Dr. Lesher has been named Teacher of the Year by his class in three of the last four years.
Why ICO?
Having grown up in Chicago, and then moved away for my college and graduate education, and then taking my first job at the University of Maryland, I was thrilled to return to my home and family when I was offered this faculty position at ICO. Chicago is such a great city, with so much to offer – who wouldn't want to live here? In addition, the professional program at ICO prepares you to be among the best optometric clinicians in the country. We have had some exceptional NBEO scores and our students are accepted to the top residency programs in the country, as just two examples of the quality of education you can achieve here. I would encourage you to look closely at all ICO has to offer before you decide where to spend your optometric education dollars. I think you will be happy to be a part of the ICO family.
Dr. Chaglasian joined the ICO faculty in 1996, working part time in the Cornea Center for Clinical Excellence while she was in private practice. She became a full-time faculty member in 2000, and currently serves in the Primary Care and Cornea Services. Her areas of specialty are specialty contact lens fits, anterior segment disease and refractive surgery co-management.
Why ICO?
ICO provides excellence in both didactic and clinical education that is second to none. The faculty here takes pride and satisfaction in knowing they are helping to educate the next generation of eyecare providers. Our urban location provides diversity in patient encounters that encompasses routine refractive cases to complex diseases.
Dr. Opitz received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago and proceeded to earn his doctorate of optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1996. Following graduation, he completed a hospital-based primary care/ocular disease residency at the Hampton Virginia Veterans Administration Medical Center from 1996-1997.
In July 2006, Dr. Opitz accepted a full-time faculty appointment at the Illinois College of Optometry, where he serves as assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Education. He also is the medical director of Ophthalmology Services and Contracts for the Illinois Eye Institute and is the director of continuing education for the Illinois College of Optometry. Prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Opitz was partner in a multidisciplinary medical/surgical eye care center. His areas of interest include glaucoma, uveitis, ocular surface disease and clinical research.
Dr. Opitz is a member of AOA, IOA, OGS and ARVO. Fellow, AAO and Past-President of the Illinois Chapter of AAO.
Why ICO?
After a successful career in private practice for nearly 10 years, I wanted to fulfill a lifelong interest of education and clinical research, which led me back to ICO. I also feel that I add a different dimension to the clinical program by bringing my experiences back to ICO.
Diversity of faculty, strong clinical training, and established traditions afford students the best optometric education!
Dominick M. Maino, OD, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD-A
Dr. Maino specializes in children and adults with binocular vision problems, vision therapy, vision information processing anomalies and those with a wide range of disabilities including traumatic brain injury, genetic anomalies and other developmental disabilities. He is an AOA spokesperson on 3D Vision Syndrome and has been interviewed by news media extensively on this subject. He is an editorial board member and/or peer reviewer of numerous journals, including the Journal of Interprofessional Healthcare, Journal of the National Academies of Practice and JSM Ophthalmology. He has authored approximately 200 books, chapters and articles, and has given more than 100 presentations worldwide. He is a co-author of the technology column for the AOANews and is currently the associate, consulting, and/or contributing editor/manuscript reviewer for numerous publications. The British Medical Association awarded his book, Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs (Lippincott) first prize in the Health and Social Care category. He is also the associate, consulting and/or contributing editor/manuscript reviewer for numerous publications. Dr. Maino is also an adjunct professor at Centro Boston de Optometria in Madrid, Spain, and he is in private practice in Chicago at Lyons Family Eye Care. His research interests include special populations, pediatrics, and binocular vision dysfunction. He is an avid user of social media. His hobbies include singing in the church choir, photography and blending his own whiskey.
Why ICO?
The Illinois College of Optometry's mission is "Excellence in Clinical Education." All we do is built upon these four words. All we do for our students, our patients and the profession of optometry is built upon these four words. We mean excellence you can measure. ICO has routinely performed better than other schools on NBEO examinations. Our faculty and students offer excellent care, as measured by patient surveys. And our faculty is recognized for their excellence in all areas, as measured by the awards, recognition and international presentations they are asked to give. Excellence. That is why future students should join ICO's family.
Dr. Roberts has served as a full-time faculty member at the College since 1987, and since then he has participated in clinical instruction, administration and research activities. He holds the rank of professor at the College, and he also has adjunct faculty appointments at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Department of Ophthalmology and at the UIC School of Public Health, where he teaches epidemiologic methods.
Why ICO?
Excellent clinical training environment with supportive faculty and programs.
Dr. Allison received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, and received her Doctorate of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry. She completed a residency program in binocular vision and pediatric optometry at the ICO. She is currently a professor at ICO teaching core courses and laboratories in the pediatric curriculum, and is also the program coordinator of the binocular vision/pediatric optometry residency program. She works with patients at the Illinois Eye Institute, a private practice in Chicago, and at a clinic associated with the Chicago Public Schools.
Dr. Allison is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), and an American Academy of Optometry Diplomate in Binocular Vision, Perception and Pediatric Optometry, and a Distinguished Scholar and Fellow in the National Academies of Practice. She is the clinical director for the Illinois Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes Program, as well as a regional clinical advisor for this program. Dr. Allison is the secretary/treasurer for COVD, and the education trustee for the Illinois Optometric Association. She has published numerous articles, and given many presentations and lectures both nationally and internationally.
Why ICO?
ICO is a school that can provide a fantastic clinical education. The diversity of our patients makes every day unique and challenging.
Dr. Teitelbaum is an associate professor of optometry and also serves as the associate dean. In addition, he is an attending optometrist at the Illinois Eye Institute with an interest in glaucoma. He completed his optometry training at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where he also completed a residency in pediatrics and binocular vision. Dr. Teitelbaum has been involved in private optometric practice in addition to clinical and administrative responsibilities in hospital and medical group eye practices. He has authored or co-authored 50 peer-reviewed scientific posters, papers and abstracts on a wide range of topics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry and a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society.
Why ICO?
The Illinois College of Optometry offers students an excellent comprehensive education in state of the art facilities, while the Illinois Eye Institute provides quality patient care and education in a collaborative environment of highly trained optometrists, subspecialty ophthalmologists, primary care physicians and opticians.
Dr. Caden joined the ICO faculty in 1972. Since then, he has been involved in teaching many of the binocular vision courses and related laboratories. He divides his time between administering the fourth professional year externship program and teaching in the Pediatric/Binocular Vision Service. Dr. Caden has served twice as the Pediatric/Binocular Vision Service Chief during his time at ICO. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and serves as a consultant for the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.
Why ICO?
I joined the ICO faculty because it gave me the opportunity to develop my clinical skills in pediatrics and stay abreast of the latest research and new techniques for examining children. Any student who chooses ICO for their optometric education will be exposed to a large and diverse clinical population. Additionally, you will be taught by a dedicated and approachable faculty, many of whom are nationally and inter-nationally known.
Dr. Barclay W. Bakkum grew up in the small town of Manchester, Iowa, and got his undergraduate degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He received his chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. After several busy years in private practice in Charles City, Iowa, Dr. Bakkum decided he wanted to teach and do research, so he went back to graduate school. Dr. Bakkum received his PhD in anatomy and cell biology with an emphasis on neuroscience from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He taught anatomy for 15 years at the National College of Chiropractic (now known as the National University of Health Sciences) in the western suburbs of Chicago. In 2005, Dr. Bakkum came to ICO, where he teaches microscopic anatomy (formerly known as histology) and neuroanatomy/neurophysiology. Dr. Bakkum lives in the western suburbs with his wife and their two children.
Why ICO?
Having been associated with other places of higher education, I can honestly say that ICO is a really nice place!!! The people are wonderful, and the culture is top rate. I hold myself to a high standard in most everything that I do (especially professionally), and I enjoy working at a place that also holds itself to a high standard. If someone wants to become an excellent optometrist, this is the place to do it.


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Here's how RW members rated this race (54 votes).
In short: OuchIn full: The second time I've done this 10 miler and by god does it hurt, there are three big hills and lots of small ones that make pacing a nightmare. Its reasonably well organised but they did seem to be caught out by the numbers even thought was a Hants Road Race League Fixture. However I really do like this race, and as Blackers says its a real day out and I got another PB this year, weird!Date of review: February 4, 2008
In short: A great run along the hilly roads of the north-east Isle of Wight.In full: This part of the Isle of Wight is particularly hilly and the race undulates from start to finish. However, the scenery is pleasant, its well marshalled and traffic this year didn't seem to be such a problem. 2 water stations and plenty of support along the way was a great help. I'll be doing this again next year but helps that the start is only 400m from my house!Date of review: February 4, 2008
In short: Watch out! The downhills will hurt more than the up!In full: I love this race. The sight of what must have been over 200 runners swelling the passenger list on the 09:15 fastcat from southsea instilled an atmosphere that lasted through the day until the same crowds disembarked at 2:30 in the pm. I think the crowds took Ryde Harriers a bit by surprise as there were more than a few hand written numbers, but they seemed to cope with the swolen ranks fine. I did hear of some impatient motorists as the race went on, but the drivers we met (nearer the sharp end) were fine.Those down hills hurt though!Date of review: February 4, 2008
In short: Bloody hills.....3 big buggersIn full: Very Challenging, but rewarding........except no medal (poss due to running out, which is inexcusable if thats the case).Field was very spread out, but i guess the main field was made up of league runners, so this is to be expected.Overall not the worst race i have done, but on the otherhand its a mile away from being the best.Date of review: February 4, 2008
In short: Train for hills and you'll be fine.In full: The category ratings I've given make this race out to be worse than it is. In truth, it is never going to be a great big spectacular race, but it is a really good race. There's a good mix of runners and the course runs through some picturesque parts of the Isle of Wight. I would definitely do it again.Date of review: February 4, 2008
In short: Great race but too many hills on the I.O.WDate of review: February 4, 2008
In short: Very hilly but challengingDate of review: February 4, 2008
In short: An ok challenging 10 mile race..In full: Challenging hills which were nice, not very nice if you were tailing at the back like I was (9 minute mile) the field was very spread out...dissapointed at the lack of medal too.Date of review: February 3, 2008
In short: Undulating no frills 10 milesIn full: As above...ran out of medals very quickly...Date of review: February 3, 2008
In short: a good run for me but no prizeIn full: got to the end and being about 55th out of 250 women was surprised to be told run out of medals!!!!!!!!!!!!!Date of review: February 3, 2008


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Review: Concert Fidelity CF-080 Preamplifier
The last preamp review I wrote was on the Audiovalve Eklipse that gave me great pleasure producing lovely music in my system for the last year. I had heard other very highly regarded linestages, often they were way more expensive then the Eklipse, but did not find them to offer anything sonicly that would motivate me to replace the Audiovalve piece. Until I heard the subject of this review, the Concert Fidelity CF-080.
This preamp is designed and built by Masataka Tsuda in Japan who has been working for over twenty years refining his philosophy of a minimalist approach and the shortest signal path as possible. Mr. Tsuda also has a credo of perfectionism towards parts/build quality in his pieces. The appearance of the CF-080 is somewhat "Plain Jane", however, the built quality is very apparent when you look at how the external case is constructed and the lay out front and back. As always I do not get long winded regarding specs in my reviews, for all the technical details you can go to Concert Fidelity's website, contact Mike Kay of Audio Archon[more about him later], take a look at Dick Olsher's review on enjoythemusic or Mike Wechsberg on postive feedback online, I rather center on the sonic performance. Just briefly, the CF-080 uses 12AU7's and a EZ81/6CA4 rectifier tube in the power supply. The entire signal path from input to output is an amazing four inches! I immediately changed out the stock tubes and put in my favorite 12AU7's NOS Mullard long plate getters and a NOS GEC rectifier tube. This brought the performance of the CF-080 to a much higher level then with the stock tubes. This preamp also uses a special proprietary volume control using digital circuitry and software that took years to develop.
Let me get to the details of the sonics of the CF-080 now:
1) It is the most transparent preamp I have ever heard. Forget using terms like no noise floor or a sense of blackness, a good analogy would be that you broke out a window to get to purity, rather then cleaning a plane of glass. I have had in my system two of the highest regarded passive preamps and the CF-080 is less there sonicly then they were. Amazing.
2) The overall macrodynamics of the CF-080 are the best I have ever had in my system. I thought my system was pretty dynamic to begin with, however when I put this linestage in it was if my whole system "woke up" and became more lively without any etch/irration at all.
3) The top end offers beautiful details, natural timbres,and decay trails. It's the most extended and natural high end I have experienced in my system.
4) The low end response of the CF-080 is powerful,taut, with fantastic transient quickness/speed. Yet, it's still full with natural timbres, but dynamic as hell.
5) I can't say that the CF-080 produces a larger sound stage then the Eklipse, however the layering of the players is more percise, with more air around individual players and greater image density.
6) The midrange of the CF-080 is hard to describe, it does not sound either tube like or solid state, warm or thin, because of the pristine clarity/transparency. It just sounds natural and lifelike.
When Mike Wechsberg of ,postive-feedback-online, reviewed the CF-080 he summed up his experience with this statement,"overall the CF-080 made beautiful music". I could not agree more with him.
When the highly regarded reviewer Dick Olsher auditioned the CF-080 he made it his personnal reference, along with Steve Hoffman who also owns it, and gave it a best of the year award. Mr. Olsher made this remake regarding the CF-080,"What is most amazing about the sound of the CF-080 is that I found it impossible to characterize as either tube or solid state.I'm still shaking my head in disbelief: a tube gain stage and tube rectification, yet transient speed and low-level detail retrieval rivaled or exceeded the performance of all linestages I have auditioned over my entire audio lifetime".
I know it sounds so subjective, but the CF-080 makes my system sound more like real music and just gets out of the way sonicly, allowing me to relax even more then before and just get into the music. There is no "BEST" in the world, but in my humble opinion this linestage ranks with the best of the best. It often has been said that you pay a lot more money for the last 10% of sonic performance, the CF-080 is quite expensive yet it truly delivers the magic of the illusion of real music at a high level.
Finally, I would like to thank Mike Kay of Audio Archon who is a great/good guy and makes everything so easy in the auditioning process and has vast array of knowledge regarding the audiophile world. If you have any specific questions regarding technical details about the CF-080 give him a call, I just know that it sounds superb in my system.
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November 8, 2010
by John Perrotto
NHL general managers will meet tomorrow in Toronto to discuss bringing a similar version of the NFL's replay challenge to hockey, Lightning coach Guy Boucher is criticized by Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy, the Ducks respond to GM Bob Murray's comments and the rumors of Taylor Hall and his father pressuring Kevin Lowe to give up his number 4 jersey prove untrue.
November 6, 2010
The Islanders and Flyers meet again one week after the Danny Briere incident, Craig Rivet tries to be the team captain from the press box, Kovalchuk is creating problems in New Jersey and the Sharks watch the Giants win their first World Series in 52 years.
October 29, 2010
Ducks winger Teemu Selanne catches Bobby Hull on the all-time goal scoring list, Canucks forward Rick Rypien apologizes for his game misconduct penalty, Todd White could be the next Rangers skater to be demoted to the minor leagues and Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell advises Twins first baseman Justin Morneau on concussions.
October 26, 2010
The Panthers retire a number for the first time in their 17-year history, Gary Bettman talks to the victim of the Rick Rypien incident, the Hurricanes have faced a tough schedule so far and could the ownership turmoil in Dallas be a good thing for the Stars?
October 19, 2010
Joe Thornton receives a three-year, $21 million contract extension, Shawn Horcoff is changing the culture in Edmonton, the Flyers-Penguins rivalry should get interesting and the Panthers are developing pride.
October 15, 2010
The Devils place Brian Rolston on IR, Detroit locks up coach Mike Babcock to an extension, the Oilers have a strange early-season schedule and Hofstra agrees to carry Islander games on their radio station.
October 12, 2010
The Wild are having difficulty selling tickets, the Rangers finally have a young core of players, Buffalo faces a much tougher schedule than any other team for one specific reason and Vancouver makes cost-cutting moves.
October 5, 2010
The Canucks face Stanley Cup expectations going into the 2010-11 season, the Panthers are in the process of rebuilding their organization, Chicago prepares to make a run for their second consecutive championship and the Capitals are ready to move on from last year.
September 17, 2010
The Kaberle's contradict one another, Dan Ellis leaves twitter, the Devils are still over the winter cap and the Hurricanes' youth movement begins.
September 14, 2010
The Blackhawks begin the defense of their Stanley Cup, Buffalo awaits for Drew Stafford to become a star in the league, Toronto President and General Manager Brian Burke gives his opinion on the 2014 Olympics and Bill Guerin believes that the 2010-11 Flyers have what it takes to win the Stanley Cup.


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Forget all of those Drudge Report headlines about the vacationing first lady's $2,000 sun dress, the president's six-plus hour golf outings, and their three-hour, $100-a-person dinner tasting at posh Alan Wong's restaurant in Honolulu.
Because the president's 2012 campaign has a new Joe Sixpack theme: "He's just a dude!"
Softening his image and making him appear more approachable than his whining White House press corps — kept far from his Hawaii vacation stops — suggests, the campaign is distributing a short interview with one of President Obama's donor dining guests who said his host was far from Superman.
"He's just a dude!" says Casey Helbling, who attended Obama's hot dog dinner with low-dollar donors in northern Virginia last October. "It was great to have a frank conversation with him, to realize that he's not Superman," he added.
The campaign is using Helbling's interview, and emails from the president, first lady and even former presidential "body man" Reggie Love to promote his second donor dinner for the campaign. Aides say that the dinners are extremely successful in raising money and energizing supporters.
by Thomas Sowell, Jewish World Review
No one seems to be really happy with this year's field of Republican candidates for that party's presidential nomination — except perhaps the Democrats.
The sudden rise, and equally sudden fall, of a succession of Republican front-runners is just one sign of the dissatisfaction of the Republican voters with this field of candidates.
In this, as in many other aspects of life, we can only make our choice among the options actually available. So Republican voters who want to be realistic need to understand that they are going to end up with qualms and nagging doubts about whomever they pick this time.
Even some of those who believe that Gingrich would devastate Obama in head-to-head debates on substantive issues nevertheless claim that all Obama has to do is come back with questions about Newt's work for failed mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac.
But, even at the personal, point-scoring level, Barack Obama can open up a can of worms by going that route, since Freddie Mac at least never planted bombs in public places, like some of Obama's political allies.
There are no guarantees, no matter whom the Republicans vote for in the primaries. Why not vote for the candidate who has shown the best track record of accomplishments, both in office and in the debates? That is Newt Gingrich. With all his shortcomings, his record shows that he knows how to get the job done in Washington.
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Nevertheless the erroneous paper continues to undermine public confidence in vaccines. After the Lancet article, MMR vaccination rates dipped sharply and haven't fully rebounded. This decline in the MMR vaccine has been tied to a rise in measles cases resulting in permanent injury and death.
Each year hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific articles are retracted. Most involve no blatant malfeasance; the authors themselves often detect errors and retract the paper. Some retractions, however, as documented on the blog Retraction Watch, entail plagiarism, false authorship or cooked data.
No journal is safe from retractions, from the mighty "single-word-title" journals such as Nature, Science and Cell, to the myriad minor, esoteric ones.
Yet as astronomer Carl Sagan once said, "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." Below are five science results retracted in 2011, pulled permanently off the books in part for falling far short of meeting the Sagan standard.
#5: Los Angeles marijuana dispensaries lead to drop in crime.
Keep smoking. The RAND Corporation retracted its own report in October after realizing its sloppy data collection.
Crime data compiled from neighborhoods with these highly contentious medical marijuana dispensaries supposedly revealed slightly lower crime rates. The authors attributed this decline not to marijuana itself but rather the presence of security cameras and guards in and around the dispensaries, having a positive effect on the neighborhood. [The History of 8 Hallucinogens]
#4 — Butterfly meets worm, falls in love, and has caterpillars.The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) published a fantastic claim in 2009 by zoologist Donald Williamson, which was delightfully reported in the science news media. Williamson claimed that ancestors of modern butterflies mistakenly fertilized their eggs with sperm from velvet worms. The result was the necessity for the caterpillar stage of the butterfly life cycle.#3: Treat appendicitis with antibiotics, not surgery.
The Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery published an article in 2009 by Indian researchers titled "Conservative management of acute appendicitis." The gist was that antibiotics might be a safe alternative to an appendectomy, the surgical removal of the appendix.
Well, maybe not. The journal retracted the paper in October. Italian surgeons had raised a red flag with the study in a lengthy letter published in 2010 in the same journal, politely citing a multitude of problems with the study's methodology.
#2: Litter breeds crime and discrimination.
It sounded so reasonable: Graffiti and litter in urban settings can trigger changes in the brain that can lead to crime, hatred and discrimination. Alas, the senior author of this April 2011 paper in Science, Dutch social psychologist Diederik Stapel, might have fabricated much of the data.
The journal Science retracted the paper in November upon realization that Stapel, a media darling whose name frequented the New York Times, may have faked data in at least 30 papers, according to a report from Stapel's university, Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Stapel has since been suspended from Tilburg pending further investigation.
And the Number One Retraction?
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Planned Parenthood is an evil organization and should be not only defunded by all, but closed down by law!
As the new parental involvement law takes effect in New Hampshire, the nation's biggest abortion business is pushing teenagers into secret abortions that have them using a portion of the law to avoid informing their parents.
Under the new law, an abortion practitioner must provide written notice to a parent of a minor seeking an abortion 48 hours prior to doing the abortion. The law, as required by the U.S. Supreme Court, contains a judicial bypass provisions meant to protect teenagers in abusive home situations who worry about the consequences they face if divulging their pregnancy to their parents or guardian. [...]
Although meant for extraordinarily rare circumstances, Dave Andrusko of the National Right to Life Committee notes the New Hampshire affiliate if Planned Parenthood has created a legal project designed to connect teenagers with attorneys who will walk them through the bypass procedure and into secret abortions without the knowledge of their parents.
"Jennifer Frizzell, senior policy adviser for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, has created the "Judicial Bypass Advocacy Project" to assist under-age girls to negate as much as possible New Hampshire's new parental notification law," he notes.
Can you imagine the freaking gall of this president? Now we taxpayers are paying (funding) a new service to help (HELP) illegal aliens!!!!!
As states across the nation ramp up their efforts to catch illegal immigrants, the Obama administration on Thursday launched a new free hotline for people busted on violations to get help.
The hotline, run by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, is available 24/7 for detained individuals to phone if they think they "may be U.S. citizens or victims of a crime."
The hotline will have translation services available in several different languages. ICE personnel will gather the caller's information and send it to a field office for immediate action, according to the press release.
The purpose of the hotline and other measures, including a new detainer form, are "to ensure that individuals being held by state or local law enforcement on immigration detainers are properly notified about their potential removal from the country and are made aware of their rights."
Egypt's Forces Raid Offices of U.S. and Other Civil Groups
Egyptian security forces stormed the offices of 17 nonprofit groups around the country on Thursday, including at least three democracy-promotion groups financed by the United States, as part of an investigation that the military rulers say will reveal foreign hands in the recent outbreak of protests.
In Cairo, heavily armed men wearing the black uniforms of the central security police tore through boxes, hauled away files and computers and prevented employees from leaving the offices of the two American groups, the National Democratic Institute and the International Republican Institute, which are affiliated with American political parties and financed by the United States government. The security forces also raided the offices of Washington-based Freedom House.
The raids were a stark escalation in what has appeared to be a campaign by the country's military rulers to rally support by playing to nationalist and anti-American sentiment here.
"General prosecutor & central security stormed N.D.I. office in Cairo & Assiut," an employee of the National Democratic Institute wrote in a text message from inside its offices. "We are confined here as they're searching and clearing out office."
A man, who identified himself as an official with the public prosecutor's office but declined to give his name, stood outside the offices of the International Republican Institute in the Dokki neighborhood. He refused to answer questions about the raids but said, "Don't worry, we're not going to arrest them."
The raids come of the heels of an investigation by the Egyptian government into foreign financing for nonprofit organizations operating in the country. The military has suggested that such funding has played a role in fomenting protests with goal of bringing down the Egyptian government.
The American Embassy did not immediately respond to email messages seeking comment.
(wonder if Obama the muslim will praise the egyptians for this act or condemn them? Methinks, more the first but couched in terms that may sound like the second)
Ron Paul Praises Occupy Wall Street Reason number 197 this man is senile and should not be running for any office. Way I look at it, anyone who votes for this man is also senile.
Inside Look at Congressional Briefing on Islamization of America
Victoria Jackson gives an account of the briefing she attended at the House Office Longworth Building. The briefing was given by an ex-FBI agent. He showed pictures, names, dates, Islamic law books, Korans and Surahs. Victoria shares how the Muslim Brotherhood has infiltrated our highest positions in government and how they are working with Hilary Clinton to get 'Islamophobia' punishable by law.


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(AP) -- A House committee has gutted a bill turning over South Carolina's state-run school bus system to local districts and created a study panel.
The Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday replaced the measure transferring full responsibility of the state fleet. Districts could decide to run the buses themselves, hire a private firm, or collaborate with area districts.
South Carolina is the only state to own and maintain a school bus fleet. However, local property taxes foot most of the operating costs. Many worried the bill would end up costing districts more.
But Rep. Jim Merrill says it's about getting old, broken buses off the road. He criticized the change as a "way of dragging and delaying and doing zippo."
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