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Guest Column: Rockford Public Library addresses weeding, collection
By Emily Hartzog
With regard to recent misinformation circulating about the Rockford Public Library's (RPL) collection development and collection weeding policies and practices, the Board of Trustees would like to present accurate statistics and data about both topics. While RPL encourages discourse about the evolving role of the library in the community, these discussions should be driven by facts.
Healthy library: Collection size, turnover rates and weeding
A community values a library for a variety of reasons, but perhaps most important is its collection. Several factors are taken into account when measuring the health of a public library collection including the size, turnover rates and overall relevance of materials to the community at large. Given recent interest in RPL's collection and misinformation that has circulated regarding the weeding of the collection, here are some important facts about your Rockford Public Library.
FACT: The library's physical collection has grown since 2010.
While much attention has been paid to the growth of the e-book collection in recent months, it is important to recognize that the library's physical collection has grown as well. In 2010, Rockford Public Library had 580,787 items and in February of 2012, that number was 582,072. The physical collection had a net gain of 1,285 items. This does not include more than 12,000 purchased e-book titles now available to RPL customers.
FACT: Public libraries must weed their collections to maintain a healthy collection.
Studies of public libraries have shown that collection size alone does not predict overall circulation rates. Very often, libraries with smaller collections can enjoy extremely high circulation rates when they weed titles regularly to make room for current, popular and more relevant titles.
Collections are not static, and weeding should be an ongoing process to ensure public access to the most current materials and the best use of limited shelf space. In making weeding decisions, libraries often use the M.U.S.T.Y. criteria — is information Misleading or outdated, is an item Ugly or damaged, has the title been Superseded, does it have Trivial scholarly merit, and does it satisfy Your customers (has it circulated)? All of these questions help staff members weed the library's collection based on the physical condition, accuracy, quality and relevance of materials.
RPL Policy 4.4 requires that "staff routinely examines the collection and removes materials which are no longer of value."
FACT: A recent report of RPL's collection showed more than 10,000 titles that have not circulated since May of 2004. While weeding is an ongoing process, even the most diligent of libraries will have titles that remain in the collection despite being grossly outdated, inaccurate or irrelevant to the community. A recent report showed 10,784 items currently in the RPL collection that have not circulated since May of 2004. Ideally, any item that has not circulated in the past three years should be evaluated for its continued relevance to the collection. Given this criteria, we would expect an even higher figure.
FACT: Rockford Public Library's physical collection exceeds the national per capita average and is in line with the Illinois average.
According to an IMLS study released in October 2011, the national average for the per-capita size of a physical materials collection is 2.75. With a population of 152,871, Rockford would require a physical collection with 420,395 items. As of February 2012, RPL held 582,072 items — well above the national average. Illinois, which is ranked No. 16 among all 50 states and the District of Columbia for per-capita physical items, has an average of 3.85 items. Despite being well above the national figure, RPL's collection is in line with the state average.
FACT: Rockford Public Library's physical collection turnover rate (total circulation/items in the collection) is in line with the national average.
The national public library turnover rate is 2.6. Rockford Public Library's physical collection turnover rate in 2011 was 2.67 (1,548,293 circulations/580,608 items in the collection). By weeding irrelevant and outdated information and replacing it with current, popular materials, we can improve that figure even more.
FACT: The final responsibility for collection development lies with the Director of the Library.
According to RPL's policy 4.1, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in July 2005, "Final responsibility for collection development lies with the Director of the Library." The director may appoint staff members to assist in the day-to-day decisions with regard to the collection, but ultimately, it is within the director's role and responsibility to manage the collection as directly/indirectly as s/he sees fit. This may include selection, weeding, policy-setting and collection development philosophies.
FACT: The executive director personally weeded just 2 percent of the overall materials weeded from the collection in 2011.
In 2011, 48,234 items were weeded from Rockford Public Library's collection (48,055 items were added to the collection in that same time frame). The Executive Director, Frank Novak, weeded 1,701 titles in categories for which he is uniquely qualified including legal and business/finance. Mr. Novak is the only RPL staff member who holds not only a Master of Library Science degree, but a Juris Doctorate (graduate degree in law) and professional experience in business and finance.
FACT: All weeded materials undergo a secondary review before being withdrawn from the library.
Items pulled from the collection by any staff member undergo a secondary peer review before being formally withdrawn from the collection. Even materials weeded personally by the executive director were reviewed by the manager of Collection Development (who also holds an MLIS degree) before being withdrawn.
FACT: The library makes every attempt to responsibly dispose of materials weeded from the collection.
Materials weeded from RPL's collection are first sent to the Friends of Rockford Public Library, a separate 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds to support the library's programs and services through book sales in shops at the Main and East Branch libraries, online and at semi-annual events. Any items that are not suitable for re-sale by the Friends or donation to other local charities are recycled appropriately.
FACT: A library does not want full shelves.
A full shelf is not an indicator of a healthy library collection. In fact, when items are popular and circulating regularly, they rarely sit on a library shelf. Ideally, when a library plans space to accommodate its full collection, it includes leaving around 25 percent of the shelf space open if it plans on maintaining the collection size. As materials circulate, the amount of open shelf space will fluctuate to even greater percentages.
For logistical reasons, it is important to have plenty of space on shelves to allow for easy paging of books, face-out presentation of titles (much like what bookstores do to highlight certain titles/authors), and convenient browsing of the titles available for customers. (Have you ever searched for a title among a shelf packed with books?) RPL avoids using the top and bottom-most shelves of our units, putting titles within convenient reach of all of our customers.
Rockford Public Library also uses a "floating collection" method of circulation. Items may be returned to the shelves of the branch where the item is returned or routed to another location versus items having permanent home locations. An empty shelf at one location does not mean resources are not available; it means they may be on shelves at other locations. Using our online catalog or helpful staff to browse the collection, identify where titles are currently available and place holds is the best way to determine what holdings the library has available.
Emily Hartzog is community relations officer at Rockford Public Library.
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This is the second time that the local government (LGU) of Lanao del Norte is being recognized for its exemplary performance in the reporting of deadly communicable diseases, the same award the province has received last year.
PHO Lanao del Norte is also declared as the 2014 Best LGU Functionality (Provincial Category) for its continued dedication and prompt reporting of Even-based Surveillance and Response (ESR).
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The forum was attended by health personnel from the 110 government and private hospitals operating in five provinces and nine cities of Region 10 that provide weekly report to the Regional Epidemiological Surveillance Disease and Response Unit (RESDRU).
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While Hibbert is experienced and polished, his lack of athleticism has been exposed after four years in the spotlight at Georgetown.
M, yet was wildly inconsistent and turnover-prone. There are lingering questions about his work ethic.
Experience vs. potential. It's what Bobcats coach Larry Brown was weighing after working out Hibbert, Jordan and fellow 7-footers JaVale McGee of Nevada and Alexis Ajinca of France.
``I wish they would all go to school, like Roy, for four years, have great coaching, and then when they got to this level it would be a lot easier,'' Brown said. ``Realizing that, if you draft one of these young kids, it might take time. I'm OK with that.''
Brown has a history of showing little patience with rookies. The most obvious example was in Detroit in 2003-04, when Brown almost never played No. 2 pick Darko Milicic.
Still, while Hibbert's lack of quickness will likely make him a late first-round pick, the 19-year-old Jordan is a possibility for the Bobcats, who hold the ninth overall pick in the June 26 draft.
``I had no idea he was this explosive,'' Brown said. ``He's very coachable. He wants to get better. We can't lose sight that a lot of these kids are barely 20. When you consider young, big kids take a little longer to develop, when they're barely 20 and that athletic and explosive and conscientious, you've got a pretty good situation.''
Jordan's college coach was Mark Turgeon, who played and coached under Brown at Kansas.
``Their philosophies are the same,'' Jordan said. ``I'm pretty sure it'll be a little change, but I'd probably fit in.''
But he'd be a gamble for a team that needs immediate help in the frontcourt after consistently getting outrebounded this past season. Jordan averaged only 7.9 points and 6.0 rebounds as a freshman with the Aggies. He needs to add weight and strength and was criticized for not always playing hard.
``I had up and down (performances), because we won some and we lost some,'' Jordan said. ``But I go hard and you've got to prove people wrong.''
Hibbert is trying to prove he can be effective in the NBA despite his plodding ways. Many believe his stock fell after he decided to return for his senior season, only to average 13.4 points and 6.4 rebounds, barely better than a year earlier. Hibbert was held to six points and one rebound in 16 foul-plagued minutes in the Hoyas' stunning loss to Davidson in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
``I heard a lot of people say I didn't have such a great year as I should have had, but I feel like I learned a lot,'' Hibbert said. ``I'm one year older, and a lot bigger and stronger and mentally ready.''
Hibbert's maturity was apparent when he thoughtfully discussed the Bobcats' front line and how he would complement Emeka Okafor.
``You can tell when a kid's been to school for four years,'' Brown said. ``He's gone through a good program. He's fundamentally sound.''
Yet at the end of the workout Brown spent extra time working with Jordan on his left-handed jump shot, clearly intrigued about his potential.
``Boy,'' Brown said, ``he's athletic off the charts.''


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A shaving moisturizer device which comprises an applicator detachably connected to a razor or the like for applying moisture and heat to the lather in a shaving operation so as to soften and set up the beard prior to the actual shaving.
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United States Patent DiBuono 1 July 22, 1975 [54] SHAVING MOISTURIZER 2,677,883 5/1954 Schallgruber 30/41 1 [76] Inventor: Frank M. DiBuono, 68 Merritt $1., 52 3/1965 9 15/24 X Port Chester, NY. 10573 Primary Examiner-Donald G. Kelly [22] Ffled' 1974 Assistant Examiner-Gary L. Smith [21] Appl. No.: 498,455 Attorney, Agent, or Firm.lohn F. Ohlandt 52 .Cl. 30 90' 30 41; 15 244 A; l 1 U S l 57 ABSTRACT [51] Int. Cl B26b 21/44 A Shavin g moisturizer device WlllCll comprises an ap- [58] Flew of Search plicator detachably connected to a razor or the like for applying moisture and heat to the lather in a shaving operation so as to soften and set up the beard prior [56] References cued to the actual shaving.
UNITED STATES PATENTS 12/1929 Vallon 30/90 8 Claims, 7 Drawing Figures SHEET PATENTED JUL 2 2 1975 SHAVING MOISTURIZER BACKGROUND, OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to shaving apparatus and more particularly to a moisturizer device that can be readily attached to a variety of razors to effectively apply moisture and heat to the shavers face and thereby to increase the efficiency of a shaving operation.
In order to provide some background for the present invention, reference may be made to certain prior art patents, such as, US. Pat. Nos. 2,677,883 to Schallgruber and 2,861,338 to Boland. Both of the aforesaid patents disclose structures in which resilient rollers are attached by frames to a razor so as to assist in a shaving operation. However, the present invention is directed to a number of objects not considered or fulfilled by the prior art.
In particular, it is a primary object of the present invention to enable ready attachability of a moisturizing device to any one of a large variety of commercial razors now on the market.
A further object of the invention is to permit a wide range of adjustability in the positioning of the moisturizing device with respect to the cutting edge of the razor implement. Thus, a wide degree of freedom, while preserving stability, is permitted in locating the moisturizing device relative to the cutting edge as de sired by the user. Moreover, the device can be attached and positioned so as to be used either on the blade side of the razor for applying moisture immediately in advance of cutting the whiskers, or the moisturizing device can be used on the opposite side, away from the blade of the razor, so as to allow for first applying the required moisture and for subsequently turning the razor to perform the shaving operation.
The aforesaid object of providing ready attachability is implemented by means of a primary feature of the present invention which comprises a clamp formed in a resilient base member, such clamp being so formed that it can accommodate razor stems of circular or rectangular cross-sections or even irregularly contoured stems.
Another major or primary feature, which likewise makes possible the use of the moisturizing device with a variety of razors, is an arrangement which includes multiple sets of arms and a middle axle, thereby achieving any degree of adjustment called for.
Yet another feature of the present invention resides in the particular configuration of the sponge applicator for the moisturizing device. This application has a triangular cross-section. thereby providing three applicator surfaces, each of which can be used by rotating a new and clean surface into position when the surface already used has become clogged with shaving cream and whiskers. The applicator is retained against rotational movement once it has been placed in a particular position. Being thus stationary in use, it does not hinder the introduction of hot water to the beard. Moreover, unlike a roller. this particular applicator has a sliding effect rather than a matting or patting-down effect on the whiskers.
The axle or holder for the sponge applicator is likewise of triangular cross-section, including the ends thereof, so that the desired stationary result is achieved for the applicator. A further feature lies in the ready detachability of the sponge applicator from the axle which holds it. Yet another feature resides in the fact that the axle has a number of indented reservoirs for holding moisture on each of its three sides.
Other and further objects, advantages and features of the present invention will be understood by reference to the following specification in conjunction with the annexed drawings, wherein like parts have been given like numbers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the moisturizing device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, shown attached to a typical razor.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the moisturizing device taken on the line 2-2 in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the moisturizing device shown in position for applying moisture to the users face when used with a typical razor.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 44 of FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is another elevational view, similar to FIG. 3, but showing the moisturizing device adjacent the blade side of another typical razor.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken on the line 66 in FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the moisturizing device shown clamped to a razor having yet another crosssection.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring now to the figures and particularly for the moment to FIG. 1, there will be seen a preferred form of a moisturizing device 10 adapted to be used with a variety of conventional razor instruments. The device 10 includes a base member 12 which is formed so as to be of appropriate thickness, of the order of one-half inch, thereby to provide for firm attachment of the device 10 to a razor stem 13. This base member 12 is made of a stiff but very pliable plastic material, preferably being constituted of polyethylene.
A clamp 14 for attachment purposes is formed at one side of the base member 12 through the entire thickness thereof, that is, through the thickness at that side of the member. The clamp 14 is provided with an irregularly shaped surface 16 terminating in an edge opening 17, so as to accommodate and to clamp on to a variety of stem configurations. Thus, one size of clamp will fit the various sizes and shapes of razor stems, such as from inch to /2 inch and either circular or rectangular in cross-section.
The base member is fastened or attached to the stem by squeezing the base member 12 so as to create a sufficient opening, due to the bowing or curving thereof, so that the razor stem can be set into the clamp. Once pressure has been released, the clamp 14 is allowed to close and grip the stem 13. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a variety of different plastic materials may be employed to form the base member depending on the gripping power desired. It will also be clear that the base member can be adjusted relative to the height of the stem 13 so that virtually any positioning desired for the device 10 can be achieved. Thus, even in those rare cases where the stem has only a very slight thickness adjacent the blade, the moisturizing device 10 can still have the base member gripping the stem, at a lower portion thereof, and the appropriate positioning of the arms to be described will permit the applicator to be in the correct position relative to the cutting edge. This can be achieved while ensuring stability for the moisturing device since, as will be appreciated by reference to FIGS. 3 and 5, the device can be braced against the razor stem in seeking the proper adjustment for the arms.
The moisturizing device 10 is arranged such that an applicator 18 is pivotally connected to the base member 12. This is accomplished in the preferred embodiment as seen by a feature involving maximum freedom of movement so as to permit a wide range of adjustability in the position of the applicator 18 relative to the cutting blade of the razor. To this end, a pair of pivot pins 20 are imbedded within the base member 12 at opposite ends thereof. Mounted for pivotal movement about these pins and in tight fitting relationship therewith are a pair of arms 22, connected respectively at opposite ends of what may be conveniently referred to as a middle axle 24. Another pair of pins are disposed respectively at opposite ends of axle 24. The pins 20 have a roughened exterior surface 21 on the portion which enters the base member 12 so as to prevent the pins from turning in the base member and from working themselves out, the remaining portion which engages the arm 22 being smooth.
lt will be apparent that the entire mechanism can be pivoted about the pins 20 or, alternately, the applicator 18 can be suitably rotated or pivoted about the middle axle 24. Mounted for pivotal movement about this middle axle are pairs of bifurcated arms 26 at either end of the axle 24 in tight fitting relationship withthe respective pins 25. Alternately, of course, rather than a bifurcated arm at either end, pairs of parallel arms can be utilized.
In order to accommodate the applicator l8 and to maintain the applicator stationary when in use, that is, when used in the shaving operation for the purpose of moisturizing the beard, the applicator axle 30 is shaped or configured so as to have a triangular cross-section, as will be especially appreciated by reference to FIG. 2. Also, it will be noted in this figure that the ends 31 of the applicator axle 30 have reduced dimensions but retain the triangular cross-section such that they fit appropriately into the triangular openings 32 in the ends of the arms 26. Because of this relationship between the openings 32 and the ends 31, stepwise adjustment in the presentation of a particular side of the applicator can be achieved. It should be noted that for the purpose of the aforenoted adjustment of the applicator, the arms 26 are sufficiently pliable to allow for release of axle 30 so that it may be turned.
It will be seen in FIG. 2 that the applicator, per se, which is preferably composed of sponge rubber or the like, is configured to be carried by the axle 30, being provided with a suitable axially extended opening 34 such that it can be readily fitted over such axle. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that ready detachabil ity of the sponge applicator is enabled so that cleaning or replacement of the applicator can be effectuated.
lt will be understood that the moisturizing device of the present invention achieves the functions of heating, moisturizing and lubricating the face and beard through the application of hot water on the face and beard just prior to removing the Whiskers. thereby to effectuate a less irritable shave. By reason of the de crease in resistance because of the moisturizing, heating and lubricating effects a longer life will be provided for the blade or blades and also fewer nicks and cuts on the shavers face.
The above effects are normally accomplished imme- 5 diately in advance of the cutting of the beard. That is to say, after application of a cream lather or the like, hot water is continuously being replenished every time the razor is rinsed of whiskers and shaving cream. Hence, moisture is being applied by the moisturizing device immediately in advance of the action of the blade or blades in shaving a particular area. Effectively then, the shaving operation, including the moisturizing provided by the present device, is all produced in virtually one stroke. When it is necessary to change blades on the razor the device can be easily swung out of the way and then can be easily readjusted back into position.
While there has been shown described what is considered at present to be the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modification of such embodiment may be made. It is therefore desired that the invention not be limited to this embodiment, and it is intended to cover in the appended claims all such modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
What is claimed is:
l. A moisturizing device adapted to be detachably connected to a razor or the like, comprising:
1. an extended base member of substantial thickness having a clamp formed therein at one side, said clamp having an edge opening and an interior surface of irregular configuration so as to be adaptable for clamping onto a variety of razor devices;
2. an applicator pivotally connected to said base member, said applicator including a. a first axle and a first pair of arms extending from opposite ends of said axle and pivotally connected to said base member, b. a second axle and a second pair of arms extending from said first axle and connectable with said second axle, and c. an applicator sponge mounted on said second axle. 2. A shaving moisturizer device adapted to be detachably connected to a razor or the like, comprising:
a base member adapted to be clamped to a variety of razor stems of variable thickness and shape;
an applicator pivotally connected to said base member, said means for pivotally connecting comprising a first pair of arms mounted for pivotal movement about a pair of pivot pins embedded at opposite ends of said base member;
an axle to which opposite ends of said first pair of arms are pivotally connected;
another pair of arms in tight-fitting relationship with a further pair of pins disposed at the ends of said axle member;
another axle held within openings at the opposite ends of said second respective pair of arms;
an applicator sponge mounted on said further axle, said applicator sponge having an axial-extending opening therefor.
3. A shaving moisturizer device defined in claim 2, in which said sponge applicator has a triangular crosssection thereby providing three applicator surfaces.
4. A device as defined in claim 3, further including corresponding triangular openings in said ends of said 7. A device as defined in claim 6, in which said base member is constituted of polyethylene.
8. A device as defined in claim 1, in which said second pair of pivot pins disposed at the ends of said axle member includes flanges at either end of said pins so that a tight-fitting relationship is established between said second pair of arms and said axle member and also with said first pair of arms.
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PRISTINA – Kosovo police have arrested 40 men suspected of fighting in Syria and Iraq along organizations such as Islamic State and Al Nusra.
The police, who raided nearly 60 locations across the country, said in a statement on Monday they had confiscated explosives, guns and ammunition during the swoops.
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, said: "Kosovo will never become an exporter of extremism and terrorism will not be transformed into a base for such elements."
Outgoing Kosovan Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said: "We are determined to stop this evil and will continue with such operations."
According to a new law passed by the Kosovo parliament in March, a person who participates in wars outside of Kosovo can be sentenced up to 15 years in prison, in a move aimed at preventing volunteers from Kosovo joining in wars in Iraq and Syria.
The Islamic Community of Kosovo, the most prominent organization of Muslims in Kosovo, said it supported the police operation as a "needed measure for the safety and security of the country".
The police have said that 16 people from Kosovo have been declared dead in Syria and Iraq, while local media reports say nearly 200 Kosovans have gone to the wars.
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I like to keep it real here. The last couple of weeks has seen me drinking some pretty expensive stuff, to the point that people are sending me e-mails asking me for charitable donations. Not really. But the last thing I want this blog to become is a journal of great wines that most people can't afford. With that in mind I bring you probably the single best supermarket wine available in the States today and unarguably one of the best global wine values anywhere. I've been buying this stuff by the twos and threes in my local grocery store for the last year or so, and frankly should have just gotten a subscription of it, one bottle delivered every two weeks forever. Cheaper than cable and a heck of a lot more enjoyable.
Bodegas Borsao is located in the town of Borja, a small village surrounded by hills and rivers about 30 miles outside of Zaragosa, Spain. For those less familiar with Spanish geography, Zaragosa is located in the north central part of Spain. The D.O. appellation Campo de Borja is very close to Rioja and borders the southeast corner of the Navarra D.O. region.
Bodegas Borsao was founded in 1958. Its vineyards, planted primarily with Grenache, Tempranillo, and Cabernet, sit between the mountains behind the town and the local river Ebro at an elevation of approximately 1200 feet. While it has been around for a while, a recent modernization coupled with a gigantic marketing push into the US and the UK has put Borsao on the map, as well as into the limelight. To wit, Robert Parker recently described them as "one of the world's greatest value-priced wineries."
This wine is 100% Grenache and is fermented in steel. it is a young wine and fully expressive of all that the varietal has to offer. For those unfamiliar with the varietal it's a great introduction and likely to taste like nothing you've ever had before.
Tasting Notes:
The wine is a lustrous medium garnet color in the glass with a highly perfumed nose containing aromas of violets, strawberries, blackberries, and white pepper. In the mouth it has a great acidity and delivers flavors mostly dominated bight a bright tart raspberry, with little or no tannins, tapering towards a satisfying finish that has some floral elements.
Food Pairing:
This is an excellent food wine -- the acid levels will go wonderfully with a lot of cuisine from light to hearty, especially all things spicy. Try them with pork picadillo empanadas and chipotle salsa.
Overall Score: 8.5/9
How Much?: $7.99
This wine is everywhere these days, and will most likely be found at your local grocery store. If the big chains don't have it, then check someplace a little more upscale like a Whole Foods or Andronicos, etc. There are zillions of places to buy it online, too, of course.
I've had the Borsao Tres Picos a few times and found it delightful... it was my first introduction to 100% Grenache/Garnacha wines...
Will have to try this Primizia next.
hmmm... no wood. dunno if i can handle the fruit without the wood ;)
then again, i learned to enjoy sauv blanc without wood, and even with tomato (see my politico post today)
Yeah, it's actually hard to believe. Ever since writing this I've been wondering if the producer just decided to (or inadvertently did)leave it out of their production notes on the wine. Frankly it tasted as if it had seen some wood, but I can't be certain.
If anyone has better information than I, please chime in.
Having had bothe the Tres Picos and the Primizia, I would argue that Borsao is simply the best value wine anywhere in the world.
Both wines are excellent and when your paying $6-$8, they can't be beat. (I got the Primizia for $6!!!)
My wife & I are heading to Spain next year and we will make a side trip to Borja!
Please advise me as to where I might purchase Borsao wine online, or in shops in MA or RI. I used to buy it by the case in Ithaca, NY, but moved to RI and can't find it here or in MA. I have checked several Whole Foods Markets in the area but they do not carry wine.
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|29 Oct 2012
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|29 Oct 2012
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|This ridiculous
We are in the top 3 for sure.
|11 hours 35 min ago
It didn't. The catches would have helped but so would the ping return td, the roughing the kicker, the balls thrown behind the WrS and a d that seemed to give in right when we absolutely needed them. Team loss mostly on the coaches. Bad special teams =s bad coaching.
|1 day 7 hours ago
|Our coaches are not the
Our coaches are not the greatest when their talented players simply can't execute. Dropped balls, roughing the kicker, penalty on the td punt return, tipped pass for int, qb throwing a ball that hits line man in the shoulder pad. These are simple things such experienced players should nit being down unless they okay for msu circa the 1980 and 90s.
|2 days 14 hours ago
|Folks clamoring for higher academic quality in students
Coming in, miss the whole point and why sports are such an amazing thing. NCAA athletics is the great equalizer to a broken public school system that under serves and is ill equipped to help students from many communities. I proudly taught and coached that system and was always happy when I could place a student at an institution, technically "above" his or her academic merit. Getting a kid from a crap urban or rural school no one cares about that might be failing and putting them into a rigorous academic institute, regardless of how they got there, is nearly always the best opportunity ithat individual kid will have to date in there life and us a beautiful thing.
|1 week 16 hours ago
Did you by any chance just watch the replay?
|1 week 4 days ago
|69 for 69
You have to give Hoke credit for this...that's impressive given where some of these kids started.
|1 week 4 days ago
|I would add
"10 person special teams strategy failure" to that list.
|1 week 4 days ago
|Please stop using
Reasoned thought processes...it makes carrying this pitchfork difficult.
|1 week 4 days ago
|I don't think it's a slip up
I honk it have him flexibility. If he makes a move sooner rather than later he is a doer. If he does it later, he keeps his promise. If Hoke wins out he keeps him and doesn't deal with the hassle. Crafty academic. Acknowledge the lunch mob and hug them when telling them he is doing the opposite of what they want.
|2 weeks 4 days ago
|I hear you on Mullen
It he seems to have produced before without the qb no. Didn't they crush us pretty good a few years back? He was doing more with leek actively less. Plus he has the thing with urbz, is a bit younger, has sec and no 1 team cred, and is actually a person who might say yes being from the Midwest. Most of all, I linke watching his teams play, they actually seem modern and, dare I say, well coached. I'd take him over a Jim Harbaugh right now.
|2 weeks 4 days ago
|I blame
Db for scheduling hush league school doing bush league chop blocks.
|2 weeks 5 days ago
You mean " like like " or just " like"?
|2 weeks 6 days ago
|I can't help but wonder...
If DB responded himself or his office wrote these. Just shocks the conscious that he would be that dumb to put that type of language in an email. I know sometimes c suite guys can lack judgment but he was in charge of dominoes when they coined the rapid response pr campaign of which fortune 500s follow today. Crazy....power corrupts and dumbs people down I guess.
|2 weeks 6 days ago
|Dang it...
That wasn't too optimistic....
|2 weeks 6 days ago
|Given the win last week, I am going to take
The fool's opportunity to be optimistic here. While I don't think it's likely we win half of our remaining games, I think it gets increasingly interesting if we win next week. If we win against Maryland thereafter, we are all talking about a win or get fired game for Hoke against osu. That would be ideal from a current fan's standpoint.
|2 weeks 6 days ago
For ad and football coach. There are 2 of them, no? And one is said to be moody enough that he might count as a couple of people all by himself. Bring them all in and we win!
|3 weeks 1 day ago
|Mason and the new interim AD story?
Anyone catch this? Sounded like Mason and the new interim AD went to a strip club together. Mason referred to an "establishment" rather cagely and quickly changed the subject right after mentioning it.
|3 weeks 3 days ago
|I don't understand this mentality
He's win at West Virginia when it was in the big east and he was atrocious here. What was your high point in that experience? If you missed it, that painful experience was the real fu to us fans. He sucked at Michigan it's indisputable.
|3 weeks 3 days ago
|What "support" from
The university or alums would he need to coach defense? He had all the support he needed. He couldn't produce and couldn't stand the heat. Others can and will.
|3 weeks 3 days ago
We are not flailing right now because of bad karma from firing richrod or not being patient enough with him, we are flailing because our current regime can't develop talent or teach our guys to execute in game. What is your just desserts for letting nd pass us on win totals? What is just desserts for losing to Mac schools? What are just desserts for coaching the worst d in our history? A bunch of apologists chasing an illusion that did not exist. Good for him for picking the right job for him, we should do the same next time we pick a coach and maybe we can get our just desserts.
|3 weeks 3 days ago
|F that
The rich rod supporters keep trying to outsmart themselves. He was the wrong fit, he had zero results and the fact that the current dumbshit won 11 games with richrod's so called guys is the ultimate condemnation not affirmation that he was turning it around. He was the head coach that oversaw the worst defense in the history of the winningest program ever. Hard to do, but he did it. Good luck to him but thanks for the memories. You people seriously have to move on and stop making false comparisons. Results. Whose got em?
|3 weeks 3 days ago
Was not the solution to our problem. In fact he weakened our program He lost to Mac schools. He finished over .500 in three years ONCE! Do you remember the worst defense in the history of our program. Good for him "flourishing" out west. He sucked here and we should have known he would. Current guy sucks too and his teams are equally painful to watch.
|3 weeks 4 days ago
|Can we not talk about
richRod, that idiot also ruined our reputation and caused me more fan pain than the current schmuck. Toledo!
|3 weeks 5 days ago
Nice in summer league. Playing way above my expectations. Good for him and the uni.
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|Good lord almighty...
You owe us....
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|Thanks for keeping Sparty Sparty bro
Dear Big Lots Spartan:
|3 weeks 6 days ago
|Last time
Flight tracker actually was totally accurate in my mind.
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|I guarantee...
Exponentially more MSU folks trot these two words out there every year. Whatever gets you going. If you want to attribute the things other alums like the Unabomber and ann coulter say to all of us...more power to ya'll. Fact is, UofM still lives in msu's brain even after dominating us on the football field for over half a decade. It may be the only satisfying thing left in the rivalry.
|3 weeks 6 days ago
|Thank you
They BOTH sucked.
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|We have
A standard of excellence at Michigan and the current regime has not met it. That is why you do so. We have been fair to this Michigan man long enough.


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- Release Date: May 2, 2014
- Starring: Andrew Garfield, Denis Leary, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Martin Sheen, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field
- Summary: It's great to be Spider-Man. For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen. But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro, Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp. [Sony Pictures]… Expand
- Director: Marc Webb
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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Mixed: 26 out of 49
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There is still Spider-Man's personal turmoil, crises of romance and loyalty, that Webb occasionally holds a few beats too long. Yet the performances ring true, with arresting chemistry where it counts.
The plot gets itself tangled up in multiple villain strands, but in the main this installment is emotionally weightier and more satisfying than its predecessor.
Marc Webb, returning after the last instalment, again shows a better feel for the relationships than he does for juggling all the overlapping story elements.
A sequel that, until a late, lamentably foolish turn, balances blockbuster bombast with human-scale drama, child-friendly comedy and gushers of tears.
It is not a sequel, just another retread of tired material in a franchise that is more than ready for the big comic book bonfire. And why the title? There is nothing amazing about it.
The project as a whole conveys a drab sense of bureaucratic necessity, a "let's get this over with" wheeziness.
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May 2, 2014THIS MOVIE WAS AMAZING ! Once again the critics are so far way off base as you will find out when thousands of people flock the the big screen on Friday nite. top notch story line, off the hook effects that will blow you out of your seat and wanting more which you will get, acting was superb and the ending was asum and did not leave you hanging like most movies. So satisifing that I would compair it to an orgasum. You will gasp, you will laugh, you will cry, it has it all and all at the right moment. Your fingers and toes will hurt when you leave the theater because its a white knuckle ride from start to finish. Dont leave right after the movie, there is a surprize clip. Im going to go and see it again tomorrow nite { Friday Night } in a packed house. I went to midnight showing on Thursday and there were about 50 people in the theater, people have to work on Friday and can't function on 3 hours of sleep, thats why it was not packed. But all 50 of us were clapping and cheering hard at the end. And nothing but positive comments. Cant wait to see the next one. CRITICS...PLEASE GET A DAY JOB AND LET US REAL PEOPLE WRITE THE REVIEWS !!!!! Best movie of the year and will be very hard to beat. Trust me...GO SEE THIS MOVIE, IT IS A MUST SEE MOVIE. Not to mention it is a touching, motivating and inspiring movie. Captain America did not even come close to SM2. P.S. Check out the user review that begins with { Lamo } and gave this movie a rating of 3. Then think about why his user name begins with Lamo. Cause his review was LAMO. But we all have a right to score how we wish. Just dont pay no attention to that review. Doesn't even seem like he saw the right movie at all or was watching Captain America which I found to be bland and would give Captain America about a 5 or 6 at most.… Expand
May 7, 2014While i watch the trailer i really waiting for this movie, when this movie came out, i really love this movie, the story is so fantastic, although the action are less but awesome...
I don't care about another review rate not good but with a Marvel fan, it's a movie for you… Expand
Aug 27, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wasn't sure of this movie at first, bought it on DVD and was entertained from beginning to end. Thought the inclusion of Electro would be difficult to pull off, but the storyline was effective and the cgi amazing! So many storylines were crammed into this movie, Peter's parents, Electro, Green Goblin (Harry Osborn), the romantic relationship between Peter and Gwen and yet it was all thoroughly satisfying and enjoyable. The cast were all exceptional they brought the characters to life.
Better than the first and also better than the original, with a twist ending that gave Spiderman a real reason as to why he needs to protect his identity, which i thought was missing in the originals.
I couldn't ask for anything more from a movie, i highly recommend you buy it on DVD or Blu-ray.… Expand
Jun 6, 2014so i sat down and watched "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" and honestly: it was pretty decent, i really enjoyed it . by all means, it's not a perfect sequel but i still really liked it and it's a pretty good start of the summer movie season. in this one, Peter Parker gets to deal with Electro and a bunch of other villains to save New York again. and i gotta say, it was pretty damn awesome! Marc Webb really knows how to make action work, and i solute him for that. the action in this movie's top notch and the fight scenes are bad ass with jaw-dropping special effects that make you wanna go "Awesome!". and once again, Andrew Garfield's awesome as Spidey. but does this movie have its problems? yea, it does. like the first movie, (in the reboot franchise) The Amazing Spider Man 2 doesn't have a good narrative. it feels really crowded and unfocused, like some of the characters don't get enough screen time. and this movie has the same problem that "Spider Man 3" had: it has way too many characters. now, usually that's pretty awesome, but here Marc Webb fails at handling them right, cause they're not developed that much. also, there are a few scenes in the trailer that aren't in the movie, and that kind irritated me a little. but, despite its flaws and let downs, i can't deny that i had a great time watching The Amazing Spider Man 2. it was awesome, it was kick ass, it was well-acted and the effects are mind blowing! so let's see how the next chapter's gonna be like.… Expand
Sep 5, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mostly underwhelming sequel which shoehorns two villains in with literally no development, the character of Max becomes the villain electro in a way that makes no sense even in terms of super hero movies with such trivial motivations he is immediately unbelievable as a character. Il give the movie credit for actually having the balls to kill off the love interest which results in a pretty emotional scene. Acting is pretty good from everyone involved, but overall the movie left a lot to be desired. If they can't even develop one villain I dread to think what will happen in the sequel when they squeeze as many as they can in.… Expand
Aug 29, 2014I wasn't as impressed as I was looking to be. It's only getting harder and harder to make good superhero films these days and I just couldn't find a good hook in this one. There's a particular feel that the Spider-man has and I felt like he was delivered as well as he could have been but the other acting performances and weak plot and subplots just watered down that feel. Problems started popping up that beg the question why they bothered to reboot this superhero. What's the point of Rhino? How come Jamie Foxx's character has a way weird and awkward personality then just magically becomes BA after he gets superpowers. (Okay common issue in many superhero films but that doesn't change the lack of development in the villains.) The boyfriend, girlfriend, just friends, fluctuations were just too labored and plain wasted time. I mean estrogen much? That being said, I liked Emma Stone. I felt like she stepped into her character nicely but they totally had to ruin that didn't they. This movie isn't a total loss, its worth a watch or two at best.… Expand
Oct 8, 2014One of the worst superhero films of all time. Maybe 25% of the movie is dedicated to any interaction between Spidey and the villains in the film. The rest of the movie is just one huge drama fest that comes across as a glorified episode of Days of our lives. I'm not going anywhere near Amazing Spider-man 3 if Marc Webb is directing it. He has no clue how to direct a superhero film.… Expand
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Despite a disappointing playoff loss against the Wantagh Warriors, Sewanhaka Indians Head Coach George Kasimatis, is pleased with his football team's season.
"I'm proud of my team," he said. "But you are never satisfied unless you win the whole thing."
The Indians faced a big challenge this year, moving up into Conference II left them as the new kids on the block, unfamiliar with the teams they would be going against.
Kasimatis will have a tall task next year replacing graduating seniors, which made up most of his starting lineup. Kasimatis said most of the offensive line, such as Danny Gianotti, Adrian Gonzalez and Louis Segarra III, and the defensive line, such as Justin Alexandre, Peter LaTorre and Peter Militano are seniors, many of which have started multiple years for him.
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