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Copper Supply Constrained, but China Destocking Puts Damper on Demand
Refined copper production fell short of demand in 2011 and will likely continue to do so through this year, Fitch Ratings said in a report on the outlook for base metals. That could bode well for the industry, but at the same time, China — which accounts for nearly half of global copper consumption — is expected to put downward pressure on prices by destocking its inventories for the remainder of 2012.
Global refined copper production fell 241,000 metric tonnes short of consumption in 2011, the International Copper Study Group said last week. Fitch forecasts a shortfall of 237,000 metric tons this year and a surplus of 360,000 metric tons in 2013.
China's copper consumption grew by about 26 percent in the first six months of the year, according to Fitch. And Standard Chartered analyst Judy Zhu was quoted by The Wall Street Journal as saying that copper stocks grew by 20 percent from July to August alone.
Copper supply is expected to fall short of demand again this year, but as China sits on large amounts of stock built up over the first half of the year, it may take some time for the shortfall to translate into stronger demand for copper. At the same time, building starts and sales volumes have turned upward in China, suggesting the construction sector has bottomed, according to a Credit Suisse report cited by Seeking Alpha. That could help prices rise in the longer term.
Worldwide copper consumption is seen growing up to 3 percent annually in 2012, in line with supply, according to Fitch estimates. By 2014, consumption growth is seen at about 4 percent annually, based on demand in China and economic recovery in developed nations, with the automotive industry in the US carrying demand there. European consumption is expected to be at "depressed levels" through 2014.
BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP,LSE:BLT,ASX:BHP), the third-largest copper producer in the world, expects copper prices to remain high as supply struggles to keep pace with demand, chief commercial officer Alberto Calderon said Wednesday at a conference in Canberra, Australia, Bloomberg reported.
According to Fitch and Bloomberg estimates, the copper spot price is expected to average $3.57 in the second half of 2012 and will rise to $3.67 in 2013. That compares with the closing price of $3.75 per pound for New York copper for December delivery on Thursday, a one-week low.
Meanwhile, Australia's Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics said in its quarterly report this week that while global consumption will grow this year, the average price of copper will be $7,837 per tonne, about 11 percent below the 2011 average. For 2013, it is projected to be lower still, at $7,579, as increased production — from Vedanta Resources' (LSE:VED) mines in Zambia and Freeport-McMoRan's (NYSE:FCX) Grasberg mine in Indonesia — outpaces demand.
By 2014, "substantially all the mine production growth" will come from new projects that are at higher risk of production shortfalls, Fitch notes. Especially in Africa, where infrastructure is less developed, there is a risk of shortfalls due to power disruption. If new supply can't keep up with economic recovery in industrialized nations, that could also help drive prices up in the long run.
Copper prices rose this month on the back of central banks' efforts to boost the economy, including the European Central Bank's announcement that it will buy back bonds, news of planned infrastructure projects in China and a third round of quantitative easing by the US Federal Reserve. This week, the Bank of Japan followed suit, boosting asset purchases by double the usual amount, Reuters reported. Still, prices have eased as data Thursday showed a downturn in business activity in the Eurozone and as manufacturing in China contracted for the 11th month in a row.
"In the long-run you need fundamentals to recover and we need to see an improvement in China," VTB analyst Andrey Kryuchenkov told Reuters. "I am still upbeat on China's prospects towards the end of the year."
In base metals overall, production costs have increased on competition for labor and supply bottlenecks for equipment. Fitch expects producers to focus on cutting costs and deferring capital expenditures to safeguard dividends for shareholders.
Turning to to other base metals, global demand for aluminum is expected to grow up to 6 percent annually, but supply surpluses will remain "persistent" through 2015, putting profitability at risk. The first half of the year also saw a surplus of nickel, which is mainly used to manufacture stainless steel for kitchen appliances and cars. Demand has slowed down and will continue to be lackluster. For zinc, excess capacity will persist through 2013, but in the longer term, closure of mines that are at the end of their reserves will bring the market into balance, Fitch said.
"Investing in base metals today is giving a vote of confidence toward China's managed economy not entering a hard landing," Elliott Orsillo, co-founder and portfolio manager at Season Investments, told The Wall Street Journal's MarketWatch. If the expectations for a bounce in the Chinese economy, a mild pickup in Eurozone demand and stable demand in the US turn out to be "a damp squib, then copper and other industrials will pare all the last two months' gains."
Securities Disclosure: I, Ragnhild Kjetland, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.


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Background on Math Vocabulary Support
Before teaching a lesson to English Language Learners (ELLs), it's common for teachers to screen vocabulary for troublesome words. Math teachers also need to screen vocabulary before teaching a math lesson, say 2 recent articles on vocabulary support in mathematics.
"Odd number", "parallel" and "fraction" are some of the technical terms students need to know when they learn math. But less obvious and often more problematic are words such as "rule", "pattern" and "true" that children may already be using in everyday language but that have a different meaning in math.
"Although teachers are aware of the need to teach the meaning of technical vocabulary words, the importance of teaching subtechnical vocabulary words may be less obvious," says a recent article in The Reading Teacher. Deep processing of a word and its different meanings is just as important in math as in reading, the researchers write.
Math words can have multiple meanings
In one math class, say the authors of The Reading Teacher article, the teacher and students explored the meaning of the word "true. "After some discussion, the teacher and students decided upon the following definition of the everyday use of the word: "Something that really happened or a fact, the opposite of false."
The teacher then reminded the students that words often have several meanings. She introduced a second meaning of true: "A word used to describe a number sentence where the value on the left of the equal sign is the same as the value on the right of the equal sign." The class then brainstormed about examples of number sentences that are true (e.g., 4+3=7, 5 x 4 =2 x 10).
The classroom teacher used a number balance to help students learn the meaning of true in math. Students placed weighted tags on numbered pegs on both sides of the balance device. Untrue number sentences resulted in the balance tipping, indicating that one number sentence had a higher weight and value than the other. With true number sentences, the balance rested parallel to the ground.
An expression that is commonly used in math tests, the article says, is "another way." In everyday language, "another way" is an alternative to an unattractive method. (e.g. there must be another way to earn money than by cleaning up the attic). In mathematics, however, "another way" means equivalent. (e.g. What is another way to write 6091?) A correct solution (6000 + 90 +1) is neither more attractive nor more efficient but of equal value, the authors write.
Just as with vocabulary support for reading, provide student-friendly definitions rather than dictionary definitions, the authors advise. Make vocabulary instruction rich and lively so that students develop an interest and awareness in words beyond school assignments.
Potential pitfalls of teaching math vocabulary
Two pitfalls of vocabulary instruction in math are that it takes time away for exploration of math concepts and also that in previewing vocabulary, the students will be previewing content, says another article in Teaching Children Mathematics.
When introducing vocabulary, be careful no to tell students what they otherwise would be figuring out on their own during the lesson, advise authors Jennifer Bay-Williams and Stefanie Livers.
The authors offered the following tips for vocabulary support in math:
- Consider students' prior knowledge, language skills and interests when evaluating the need for vocabulary support;
- Change the context of a problem or example to reduce the need for support. For example, an agricultural problem about a farmer's plan to devote portions of his land to various crops might not be relevant to a group of urban students.
- Reduce the linguistic load by limiting or simplifying the vocabulary. If the farming context is culturally relevant but the classroom includes ELLs, instead of using acre, plot, field, for example, use "land."
- Piggyback on vocabulary being taught for other classes or subjects. If students are studying species in science class, a fraction lesson can be developed to look at populations of species or even fractions of the regions where the species live.
- Use many of the research-based principles for vocabulary instruction that have been used in supporting reading to provide vocabulary support in math.
- Analyze high-stakes math tests to identify math vocabulary words that it would benefit children to learn.
Teachers need to be careful in how they introduce vocabulary so that students are not previewing content. For example, before a discussion of perimeter, if the teacher feels it is necessary to present the vocabulary "sides," "measure" and "long," the teacher can avoid describing perimeter as "adding the sides" and instead refer to it as "finding the measure."
Before a lesson on multiplication, presenting the word "multiplication" might not be advisable because students would not have the conceptual foundation to understand what the vocabulary means and there would be no way to expose the students to the word without explaining the meaning, the authors write.
"Designing Vocabulary Instruction in Mathematics," by Margaret Pierce and L. Melena Fontaine, The Reading Teacher, 2009, Volume 53, Number 3, pps. 239-243.
"Supporting Math Vocabulary Acquisition," by Jennifer Bay-Williams and Stefanie Livers, Teaching Children Mathematics, November 2009, pps. 238-246.

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The EU move to label Hezbollah's military wing a terrorist group is the fruit of a lengthy diplomatic, legal and intelligence campaign.
The European Union's decision to list Hezbollah's military wing as a terrorist organization is the fruit of a lengthy diplomatic, legal and intelligence campaign waged jointly by Israel, Britain, the United States, the Netherlands and Canada. A cache of bombs discovered in Nazareth, a 150-page legal document, and dozens of secret visits and phone calls to various leaders were among the key factors contributing to the decision.
The campaign began after the bombing in Burgas, Bulgaria, last July, which killed five Israeli tourists and one Bulgarian. As intelligence indicating that Hezbollah was to blame accumulated, the Foreign Ministry decided the time was ripe for action.
To this end, it set up a special task force, headed by the ministry's Deputy Director General Jeremy Issacharoff and Shai Cohen, head of the Regional Security and Counterterrorism Department. The team also included representatives of the National Security Council, the Defense Ministry and the intelligence agencies. Similar task forces were set up by Britain's Foreign Office and the U.S. State Department.
One of the task force's first moves was giving various EU countries masses of intelligence that Israel had collected - not just about Hezbollah's role in the Burgas attack, but also about its involvement in Syria's civil war, money laundering, drug smuggling and setting up sleeper cells in Europe. Unusually, the intelligence agencies agreed to this massive transfer of sensitive information.
A senior Foreign Ministry official said that, among other things, Israel passed on intelligence showing that Hezbollah was fighting alongside President Bashar Assad's regime in Syria in early 2013, before this became publicly known.
Israel also gave Berlin information about the assets and bank accounts of 950 Lebanese Shi'ites living in Germany who were suspected of being sleeper agents, or of involvement in transferring money to Hezbollah and helping it with logistics. Similar information was given to Spain, France and Italy.
One move that ultimately proved critical was Israel's decision, immediately after the Burgas attack, to send a forensics team to help investigate.
The Burgas probe, in which the United States, Britain, Germany, Canada and Australia also participated, convinced the Bulgarian government to announce in February 2013 that Hezbollah's military wing was behind the attack.
One key piece of evidence was the large number of phone calls between Burgas and various locations in Lebanon associated with Hezbollah, including calls from phone numbers known to belong to Hezbollah operatives. Another was the forged American driver's license used by one member of the three-man cell, which was traced back to a Beirut printer affiliated with Hezbollah.
The smoking gun, though, was the bomb's composition, including the specific type of plastic explosive used - which proved identical to the composition of 24 bombs discovered by Israeli security services in Nazareth in August 2012. These bombs had been smuggled into the country at Hezbollah's behest by a group of drug smugglers. Later, the bomb's composition also proved an exact match to bombs discovered by Thailand's security services in January 2012, at a warehouse owned by a Hezbollah operative in Bangkok.
The Burgas investigation also uncovered the three perpetrators' identities, but this information was kept secret. The senior Foreign Ministry official said the men are hiding in southern Lebanon, and that Israel is searching for them.
From the start, the ministry official said, the task force knew the biggest obstacle would be translating the accumulated intelligence about Hezbollah into evidence that would stand up in a European court. Several EU countries, first and foremost Germany, said they wouldn't support listing Hezbollah as a terrorist organization unless they were sure their domestic courts wouldn't overturn the decision for lack of evidence.
Consequently, the task force put together a 150-page document detailing all the evidence, as well as its legal significance.
"We didn't just collect all the relevant material for them; we also linked it to European legislation and various [legal] precedents," the official said.
After months of work, the document was completed in May. It was given first to Germany, which at that time was wavering. A few days after the document was hand delivered to Germany's interior minister, members of the task force gave a four-hour briefing to German officials with additional intelligence material.
A week later, on May 22, Germany announced it was ready to blacklist Hezbollah's military wing. This decision convinced several other wavering countries that the evidence was truly solid.
With the legal obstacle surmounted, it was time for the diplomatic campaign to begin.
About six weeks ago, the Foreign Ministry gave all EU ambassadors a detailed briefing on the matter, and Israeli ambassadors in Europe were instructed to do the same for the highest-level officials they could reach - generally, foreign ministers, prime ministers or presidents.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres also made personal phone calls to the leaders of wavering states, such as Austria, many of which voiced fears that listing Hezbollah as a terrorist organization would destabilize Lebanon and make Hezbollah even more extreme.
"We argued that Hezbollah was already destabilizing Lebanon by its involvement in the Syrian war, its ties with Iran and its possession of tens of thousands of rockets," and that blacklisting it would actually "weaken its power in Lebanon," the senior Foreign Ministry official explained.
Thus, in their calls to countries like Austria, Malta, Greece and Slovakia, Netanyahu and Peres stressed both the Burgas attack and Hezbollah's involvement in Syria.
Washington also exerted heavy diplomatic pressure. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman made calls to dozens of senior European officials in recent weeks.
Now that the EU has finally made the decision in principle, the next step is for each member state to enact appropriate legislation, and then to start enforcing it. In theory, blacklisting Hezbollah's military wing means that its money and assets in Europe will be frozen, Europeans will be barred from doing business with it, and its operatives will be denied visas to Europe.
The difficulty, however, lies in distinguishing between its military and political wings, and determining which assets or operatives belong to each. That is why Netanyahu stressed that though Israel welcomes the EU move, it remains opposed to this distinction.
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This Week in Mahler
This Week in Mahler
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With the first weekend of The Mahler Project successfully under our belts and behind us, you probably think we're ready for a well-deserved break, right?
Not on your life.
As followers of the festival know, The Mahler Project is just getting started. In fact, after an amazing opening weekend featuring Mahler 4, "Songs of a Wayfarer" and a stirring Thomas Hampson rendition of Mahler's Rheinlegendchen for an encore on Sunday night, this week is even more jam-packed with Mahler-related goodness.
Here's what's happening this week:
- On Wednesday, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela arrives here in LA and gets right to work on Friday - the first combined LA Phil/SBSOV rehearsal for Mahler 8 (The Symphony of a Thousand, of course) is that morning.
- Thursday night marks the beginning of the second weekend of Mahler Project concerts, as Gustavo and the LA Phil present Mahler 1 and the Adagio from the incomplete Mahler 10. Mahler scholar Gilbert Kaplan also delivers an open-to-the-public Upbeat Live pre-concert talk on all three nights of the program.
- Friday night brings an abbreviated version of this same program as part of our Casual Friday series, which features opening remarks from an orchestra member (in this case, it's cellist Barry Gold who will be warming up the crowd), as well as a post-concert Q&A from Gold, Gustavo and LA Phil President and CEO Deborah Borda. The full program is presented one last time on Saturday night.
- On Saturday morning, the SBSOV gets in on the action as the orchestra, led by current Dudamel Conducting Fellow Joshua Dos Santos, presents a Symphonies for Youth program entitled "Mahler's World". Featuring a family-friendly take on the music of Mahler, "Mahler's World" runs again the following Saturday, also at 11am.
- And finally on Sunday, the SBSOV, led by Gustavo and joined by soprano Miah Persson, mezzo-soprano Christianne Stotijn and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, plays Mahler 2.


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Brian Sinclair's death should be ruled a homicide by an inquest judge, his family's lawyers told an inquest today.
Vilko Zbogar, a lawyer representing Sinclair's family, said the death was a homicide because he was surrounded by medical staff in the Health Sciences Centre's emergency department who did nothing to help him.
"If you don't give food to a person they will die," Zbogar told provincial court Judge Tim Preston.
"If you don't give medical treatment to a person who is sick they will die.
"The inquest should make a verdict this death was a homicide."
Zbogar noted that while Winnipeg police - in a report never made public - recommended criminal charges be laid, the Crown decided not to lay charges.
"You don't need to find someone was morally blameworthy to rule homicide, you just have to find it is because of human contribution."
But lawyer Garth Smorang, representing the Manitoba Nurses union, disagreed that Sinclair's death was a homicide.
Smorang reminded the judge that the chief medical examiner had ruled years ago Sinclair's death was a "natural death".
"He (the chief medical examiner) asked the inquest to look at the circumstances of (Sinclair's death) and how to prevent it in future."
Smorang said if the judge was going to overrule the coroner on cause of death he would want to make submissions on that before the judge writes his final report.
Later outside court, Robert Sinclair - Brian's cousin - said they are still unhappy with the judge not allowing a full hearing into the racial discrimination and stereotyping they believe effected his lack of care.
"It's not the shape of the emergency room," he said.
"It's not the lack of staff. I sincerely believe it was stereotyping of a bad nature.
"We won't get the truth out if an inquest. A public inquiry more broad would be better. To make people accountable."
Sinclair said he knows what he would have done if he'd seen a person in his cousin's situation.
"As a human being, if I saw a struggling and sick person I would walk up and say "are you okay?" I'm a human.
"Why did that not happen with a trained medical staff?"
Justice Minister Andrew Swan was unavailable for comment but his staff issued a statement from him.
"It's important we let the inquest run its course," Swan said.
"We look forward to the judge's final report."
Sinclair, 45, died in Sept. 2008, after waiting 34 hours in the ER waiting room with a treatable bladder infection.
Sinclair may have died up to seven hours before he was discovered dead in the waiting room.
The inquest, which started last August, is hearing final arguments on its last day.


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Durban – Sharks director of rugby Jake White is pleased to have built up a head of steam in the opening weeks of the Super Rugby season and is hoping it continues against the experienced Reds at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
The competition leaders have won all three of their games so far – against the Bulls, Hurricanes and Lions – but face possibly their toughest assignment of the season so far when the 2011champions, currently sixth, come to town.
"There is no doubt that the Reds have a lot of experience. They've won the competition and a lot of their current players were in that winning team," Whites said ahead of the game.
"So they understand what it takes to win and they travel quite well as a group."
White said the Reds had a quality nine and 10 in Quade Cooper and Will Genia and the Wallaby captain James Horwill leading them.
"They have the makings of a good team and cannot be taken lightly. They have shown that when they beat the Brumbies and Cheetahs."
White, who was in charge of the Brumbies for two seasons, said he was hoping to make use of his inside knowledge on the Queensland-based visitors.
"I know what makes them tick having coached in Australia and I'm looking forward to that."
The former Springbok boss hoped to continue their strong start to 2014.
"We start the competition with a number of home games which is great, and we wanted to get some momentum in the competition.
"Everyone knows the guys have worked hard, had a tough pre-season and put the hard yards.
"The guys have had game time and the whole squad is starting to feel that they're contributing to where we are."
However, White has been forced into making some changes to his side this week. Since naming his side on Thursday, Pieter-Steph du Toit was ruled out of the match with a knee injury sustained at training. He has been replaced by Stephan Lewies.
The Bok lock joined centre Paul Jordaan (knee) and wing Odwa Ndungane (compassionate leave) on the sidelines with S'bura Sithole and JP Pietersen drafted in.
Flyhalf Patrick Lambie is also back after illness as Frans Steyn reverts to midfield.
The Reds, meanwhile, made three changes to their XV with winger Lachie Turner returning after a knee problem ahead of Dom Shipperley.
James Slipper and Saia Fainga'a take over from Ben Daley and James Hanson in the front row. – Sapa


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The new Aquos Phone will come out in the Spring of 2013 as part of Japanese Softbank's new Android selection. The specs are pretty much mind-blowing in every aspect. There is 2GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable internal storage, a 16-megapixel rear camera and a front facing shooter.
Most importantly we see how this Sharp Android flagship sees the future and it is one of even bigger screens. The Xx 203SH will ship with a 4.9-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, and the phone will run on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
It looks brilliant and we can only hope that around spring 2013 our carriers will be flooded with similarly specced devices.
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UArts Crafts Students to Compete in Carpet Design Contest
Sponsored by Langhorne Carpet Company, the winner of first Morrow Design Competition to produce historic carpet mill's 2012 Eco Line
November 4, 2011
A team of University of the Arts Crafts students will be among those competing in the first Morrow Design Competition (MDC), which will result in the production of the Langhorne Carpet Company's new Eco Line and donations to conservation organizations.
The UArts team is among 11 groups from regional design programs competing for creative authorship of the 80-year-old mill's 2012 Eco Line, which will feature two designs in multiple color combinations that will be woven on the mill's Jacquard Wilton broadloom. Drawing their inspiration from the plant and animal kingdoms, the team entries will be judged next spring by a panel of leading design and marketing professionals.
"We have a great program and highly creative and motivated students who are enthusiastic about participating in the Morrow Design Competition," said Crafts Associate Professor and Fibers Coordinator Mi-Kyoung Lee. "As concerned about the environment as they are passionate about design, they welcome the opportunity to compete against their peers. And they are thrilled to have the opportunity to design a line expressly for the historic Langhorne Carpet Company's line."
In addition to cash prizes, Langhorne will provide a portion of the sales proceeds to non-profit conservation organizations, including the Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show. The student-designers will be invited to tour and sketch at both the Zoo and the Flower Show as part of their research.
The University of the Arts will compete against teams from the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Penn State University, the Art Institute of Philadelphia, Drexel University, Moore College of Art and Design, Drexel University, Arcadia University, Rider University and the University of Delaware.
Established in 1930 in Penndel, Pa., Langhorne Carpet Company artisans meticulously weave America's most luxurious and cherished Wilton carpets from the finest wools. Every Langhorne carpet – gracing grand rooms in renowned residences and landmarks worldwide – is a labor of love deftly defined by unequaled quality and superior craftsmanship.
Chicago-based Morrow Design is a full-service industrial design studio that assists companies in the development of user-focused, brand-driven products that produce tangible results.


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The Atwood Chair is a tailored design which features a blind-tufted seat, back, and arms, along with piping details which all lend to a clean, sophisticated look. The solid wood perimeter base is walnut finish with tapered legs. Made with FSC®-Certified wood in support of responsible forest management. The Atwood is also available as a sofa or sectional.
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Saturday, 31 August, 2002, 14:21 GMT 15:21 UK
Car crazy America reluctant to change
The Island Packet - the daily newspaper of Beaufort county, south Carolina - has a big story on the front page.
There in black and white - is the shocking revelation that Beaufort county planners have been meeting to discuss a regional transportation system.
The paper explains what this is - it would link the county to outlying areas including the nearby city of Savannah, Georgia and the holiday resort of Hilton Head.
People wouldn't have to use their cars. But outraged residents want to use their cars - and they fear the kind of people who use public transport just would not fit in these parts.
"We're not that kind of community", one of them is quoted as saying - and that is the rub.
'Car-driving society'
America is not that kind of community. It is a car-driving society - not in an easy going, take-it-or-leave-it "oh we'll try something else" sense, but in a profound, almost religious way.
The right to drive is a deeply valued blessing - and one that will not be given up lightly, in fact will not be given up at all.
There are environmentally aware Americans - they mostly wear beads and live in Seattle. The rest of the nation drives past them hardly noticing their presence.
When I say the nation drives past them - I really mean the nation. One of the most striking things about living in America is the automotive energy of the place.
Everyone is driving. I was somewhere in North Carolina recently on route 95, the road that curves thousands of miles from the southern tip of the nation in Florida up to the north-east border with Canada.
Route 95 is a motorway served by thousands of pit-stop communities along the way - little agglomerations of cheap restaurants, garages and hotels that sprawl in gaudy fume-laden oases at strategic turnoffs.
The bigger ones have everything - McDonalds, Burger King, Hardees, Dunkin' Donuts, Kentucky Fried Chicken - and the best of them have a chain called Cracker Barrel which serves quite pleasant food.
Here you tend to find the savvy long-distance brigade - this being America there are rich and poor and everything in between all eating together. But what they have in common is miles under their belts.
At a Cracker Barrel somewhere on route 95 I met a granny and her two grandchildren who'd been staying with her in northern Florida. She was taking them home to Wichita, Kansas.
This is a journey of 1,000 miles and they do it several times a year.
No alternative
There is no alternative to driving. To fly would be hugely expensive - there is no train, and long distance bus travel is grim.
Of course there is something that would keep ordinary Americans off the road and would keep that granny from her grandchildren at least a few times a year - a hike in the price of petrol.
But petrol here is still much cheaper than mineral water - under $1.50 a gallon. Americans, by the way, still use gallons - the litre is a measure too small to be of interest here.
Any attempt to raise the fuel price with taxes would almost certainly lead to a revolution. Particularly since 11 September, Americans have been feasting themselves on new cars.
An orgy of comfort buying brought on by fear of flying but also by a desire to be close to loved ones.
If you are going to spend more time in your car you're going to want it to be more comfortable. American cars - after a lean decade or two are getting bigger again.
Sadly those cruising monsters with tailfins and chrome from the 1950s are dead forever, but instead of being wide modern American cars are tall.
Driving in Mobile, Alabama a few days ago I stopped at some traffic lights and thought I'd take a chance to inspect my fellow motorists. Alas I couldn't.
I was driving a compact car - that means normal size - everyone around me on both sides appeared to be driving tanks. All I could see was bumpers and paintwork.
Environmental ignorance
In the hotel in Mobile I saw on American television a mention of the development summit and a discussion about the plight of the Maldives - that gorgeous island archipelago which we are told is threatened with inundation as sea levels rise.
When I say a discussion - well it wasn't quite that - by the time they had worked out where they were and marvelled at how small they were there was no time to talk about saving the islands.
Do Americans know that the rest of the world is ganging up on them again and accusing them of polluting the planet? - yes vaguely.
Do they care? Not much.
Environmentalism is part science, but let's face it it's also part religion - dependant on faith not proven fact. Here in the land of the Sports Utility Vehicle - they worship different gods.
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For SUMMER 2008: Writing five different types of persuasive prose essays.
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This private studio is located in a central part of Harlem, New York, in a renovated brownstone apartment building. Situated near the intersection of 118th Street and Lenox Avenue, this apartment is close to Marcus Garvey Park and Columbia University. The building has the convenience of shared laundry facilities in the basement (available for a fee).
The furnished apartment to rent has a fully independent entrance on the ground floor located about 5 steps below street level.
The apartment has a living area and a bathroom. The living room is furnished with a queen-sized bed, a flat screen TV with cable and a DVD player, and storage in a dresser and closets. The marble tiled bathroom is immediately off of the sleeping area, complete with combination bathtub/shower, and a sink with vanity. An iron, ironing board and hair dryer are also available. To the side of the bay window that faces the street, there is a sitting area with a table and a sofa loveseat that extends into a single size bed. Here you will also find a small bistro style dining table, with a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, water boiler and toaster, as well as plates, glasses and silverware. A full kitchen is available for your exclusive use downstairs from the studio.
As noted above, there is access to a full private kitchen in a finished tile basement--accessible by independent staircase next to studio entrance. The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator/freezer, electric burners, convection oven and a full set of cooking ware. Please note that this kitchen is in a common basement, which also hosts a shared laundry room; but use of the kitchen is exclusively reserved to the studio guest.
The apartment is conveniently located in Harlem, New York, just 2 blocks (about 250m) from the 2 and 3 trains at 116th Street and Lenox Avenue. Around the corner on Lenox Avenue, you will find dining options like Settepani and Il Caffe Latte. Of course, you cannot miss Central Park, just 8 blocks (about 700m) to the south, a must see for both long term visitors and tourists.
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Review by: Ann C.
Apartment Rental: 29 days
It is a lovely apartment and I felt very happy being there. Lighting could be improved. I personally missed having a radio and a more light weight comfortable chair for computer work.Dec 16 2015
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Dear AnnDec 22 2015
I am glad you enjoyed the studio and it was a pleasure having you. I am sorry to learn so late that you felt you missed computer lighting. In fact, there are a lot of light fixtures in the studio (3 at the ceiling, 2 sconces and 3 free-standing lights). Because you moved the table to accommodate your overnight guests, you were away from the sconces. Had I known this, I would have lent you an extension cord so that one of the bedside lights or the torch lamp could be placed by the table. As to the chair, instead of my Asian antique chair, you could have used one of the light-weight comfortable folding chairs, for your convenience. Anyway, I am happy you said you wanted to come back. You are most welcome!
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We were very happy in the apartment, is very comfortable and the neighborhood is very nice. The owner was really kind, she gave us useful information about the different events in the neighborhood, and she made sure that we had all the necessary amenities.Aug 24 2015
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I am happy that you enjoyed your stay and would consider coming back. As a professional designer you offered useful hints on how to improve the amenities and lay-out, which we are working on right now.May 06 2015
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Apartment Rental: 1 month
I found this a great place to stay while in New York. Morning walks around central park and the vibrancy of Harlem and just a short train ride from the theatre district. And the landlady was great too so helpful. I have no hesitation in going backApr 22 2015
Review by: Diego G.
Apartment Rental: 1 month
The apartment is comfortable, well equipped and tastefully decorated, even if the access to the kitchen is not very convenient. The street where is it located is quiet and clean, inhabited by educated people. The owner was discreet, friendly and very helpful.Jun 10 2014
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Dear DiegoJun 14 2014
I am glad you enjoyed your stay in my space. Regarding the kitchen facilities, I offer a small fridge, microwave, coffee-maker, water boiler and toaster, and a dining table in the studio itself for breakfast and meals. Right now the kitchen is located on a different floor that is easily accessible through a staircase located next to the studio entrance. The kitchen is private, clean, spacious and fully equipped. On top of that, it is next to the laundry room, which makes it easy to cook and do your laundry at the same time; this also avoids smelling cooking in the space where you sleep. I kindly remind you that this was clearly stated in the description and photos of the studio. I am planning to redesign the space to include a kitchen within the studio in the near future.
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Apartment Rental: 15 days
The apartment is really nice and comfortable, great value for money.Jan 14 2014
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Apartment Rental: 4 months
Overall really good experience in the studio. Very well equipped with everything one could need, even for a longer stay. Has a convenient location close to different services, Central Park and to a subway station with express trains to Downtown.Dec 27 2013
The landlord is really helpful and willing to solve any problem.
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Apartment Rental: 28 days
Very pleasant, well connected neighborhood. It could do with a little renovation of electric finishes.Aug 26 2013
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I am glad to note that you and your family had a pleasant stay in my apartment. I would confirm that my place has very good comfort, a wide range of modern amenities and is nicely/homely decorated.Dec 02 2013
Your observation on the electrical installation is surprising and unfounded. All the electric fixtures are quite modern, safe and well maintained. You might be referring to one decorative bathroom light next to the bathtub that needed replacement and was promptly replaced the following day (the main bathroom lighting was just fine).
Thank you for expressing strong satisfaction with your stay in my space and spontaneously offering to recommend it to your friends back home!
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02 May 2013 07:26 AM
Hi all,
I had a really good few days in the garden and think I've now seen White-tailed, Buff-tailed, Carder, Early and Red-tailed Bumblebees, all very beautiful and I'm a new fan!
Attached is one of a bee coming in to a plant I bought especially to attract bees and it is working wonders…they love it!
I think this is a White-tailed bumblebee but again I don't know.
It worries me that the collar does not look especially lemon yellow though?
Does it then indicate Buff-tailed?
Any thoughts would be really appreciated.
Best wishes,
02 May 2013 04:30 PM #1
Hello RichardB,
Another lovely photo from you - congratulations !
I suggest that we let Elaine give you a final say-so, but from my perspective the tail is so white; and the time of year so early; that it must be a White Tail queen Bombus lucorum.
Also, she is unfolding her tongue (proboscis) in preparation to pushing it down the flower tube to harvest some nectar.
Once we get workers around it gets more difficult to separate the Buff tailed and the White tailed bees, but as far as I can work out we need to look for the presence or absence of a faint brown layer at the top of the white tail, where it merges into the dark fur. Bees that have a white tail but also this brownish band are Buff Tails. Those without it are White tailed !
I find Red Tailed bees very difficult to photograph, because the black fur is so very dense that it is difficult to see any detail.
Can we now set you the challenge of getting such excellent photos of B. hortorum (Garden Bumblebee) and the Tree Bumblebee ?
Yours Clive
03 May 2013 08:43 PM #2
Thanks very much Clive,
you've got so much more knowledge than me and I do appreciate and listen to your answers.
I saw a Red-tailed today and that was one beautiful Bumblebee….would love to photograph one.
Best wishes,
04 May 2013 10:54 AM #3
Hi Richard & Clive,
Your bumble certainly has a white tail but whether it is a B. lucorum??? I'm not sure. Photos can be tricky…....and scale-wise not having seen the bumble in question, I had the impression that the tongue and face looked long…...like Bombus hortorum and perhaps the side angle of the photo meant that I couldn't quite sort out whether there was just one yellow band on the abdomen, or in fact the yellow was on the rear of the thorax as well???? - also a Bombus hortorum clue. I have already seen one B. hortorum queen so far in my VC55 garden. What do you think Elaine?
04 May 2013 01:06 PM #4
Hi all,
thanks very much for helping me on my lack of id skills!!
I am starting to think this is a Garden Bumblebee?
The face looks quite long, as does the tongue?
I have attached another photo of the same bee seconds later.
It shows yellow banding both on the lower thorax and upper abdomen.
What do you think?
Best wishes,
04 May 2013 01:49 PM #5
Hi Richard,
Superb photo! The yellow banding shows up quite clearly, so I think it is long-tongued B. hortorum. Is the flower Erisymum Bowles Purple? It has a really long flowering period and is loved by bumbles, so a great choice for gardens. Don't fret about "lack of skills", we all had to start somewhere. I think that we are all on a steep learning curve - some slightly further along than others. As time goes by, there is always something new and fascinating to learn about bumbles. Enjoy!
04 May 2013 07:16 PM #6
Hi Urbanbumble,
thanks so much for your responses to all my id questions…much appreciated.
Yes, I bought an Erysimum to go with my Scabious and now a Lavender (boy, do they love Lavender as well as Erysimum!!!).
Thanks again,
04 May 2013 10:38 PM #7
Hi Richard and Urbanbumble,
Yes, well spotted Urbanbumble the second photo confirms at as a B. hortorum (Garden BB).
I spotted a B. hortorum queen sitting in a pretty blue Aquilegia at a Garden Centre (GC) last Thursday, so took several photos using my usual monopod to increase sharpness. The bee was asleep, so easy to get a picture, but I didn't want to over-alert another plant-looker nearby, so I was restricted in my viewing angle.
I've not downloaded the photos yet, but the first photo totally missed the abdomen yellow band, so it could have been a B. lucorum from that photo - despite my knowing it wasn't.
A second photo from a different angle disclosed the pair of yellow rings at the back of the thorax and the front of the abdomen - confirming that it was a B. hortorum.
But thinking about it, I must check the face shape, because unless it has a long face (like a horse) it might be a B. jonellus (Heath BB) which would be a real thrill !
(I have found B. jonellus a few miles form there a summer or two ago, but I think these queens are on the small side, which the one in the Aquilegia wasn't !)
Also there was another B. hortorum queen trying to get nectar from a pretty little Pansy flower a few feet away at the GC while the first one was having a snooze ! And also one or two B. pascuorum queens about too (Common Carder), one working Lungwort, another also trying Pansies.
I'll try to put some pictures into this little spiel in a few days time !
Yours Clive
05 May 2013 07:43 PM #8
Hi Clive,
Thanks for reminding me about the clues to look for, that split B. hortorum & B. jonellus. I'm still waiting to see one of the latter - I wish!
Aquilegias are definitely good flowers to grow for bumbles - I've even seen short-tongued B. terrestris workers sneakily "robbing" nectar from the flower spurs too. Once you grow Aquilegias in your garden, they spread everywhere - lovely flowers, although I think that the "doubles" are more for the gardener's benefit than the bumbles!
'bye for now,
08 May 2013 10:48 AM #9
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Well done all on resolving the ID to Bombus hortorum, Garden bumblebee.
To be honest, I thought the first photo was a White-tailed as well! But the second photo is unmistakable with the long face and three yellow bands.
Great photos!
At our training weekend I heard of a great tip for discriminating between Heath and Garden bumblebees. As well as Garden bbs having a much longer face, Heath bbs tend to have ginger hairs lining the pollen baskets. Thanks to Wendy for that tip! I don't get Heath bbs where I am so will find it difficult to confirm.
best, elaine
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2013 September Sailing on Carnival Pride: Carnival Pride Cruise Review by 20yearslater
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2013 September Sailing on Carnival Pride
Destination: Bahamas
Embarkation: Baltimore
We had 3 cabins for 7 people. I traveled with my husband, 3 children (ages 2, 2, 17) and in-laws. We were lucky to get a Faster to the Fun (F2F) pass for all three of our cabins ($50 per cabin), and it was well worth the money. I heavily debated spending the money, but I didn't want to wait in embarkation/debarkation lines with my toddlers and knew I would regret it if I didn't just pay the money. I called to find out what time I could arrive with F2F passes, and they said 11 a.m. When we arrived at the terminal at that time, we were able to go to the F2F line, which is basically the same as the VIP line! We got through security and More registration in no time and were guided to the F2F waiting area past the many people waiting in line. Now, if the ship didn't arrive in port a little late that day, we would have boarded right away, but we did have to wait one hour. We boarded the ship at the same time as the handicapped assisted travelers and were able to go straight to our cabins to drop off our carry-ons as F2F cabins are ready right away. Our checked luggage was also already at our doors.
We were satisfied with our interior cabins. Bobby, our room steward, was wonderful. He remembered our names and was always happy to help, especially with a sandy mess after a beach day. We liked being in the aft section of the ship because it was near the restaurants and pools, but if I had it to do over again, I would choose the middle of the ship because Camp Carnival is on Deck 5 at the front of the ship as are all of the shows and casino. I did like that we were on Deck 7 and no lower because we went to Deck 9 (buffet, pools) often.
We bought small backpacks for our toddlers and filled them with new items (potato heads, sticker books, kid watches, glow sticks, etc.) to keep them busy during the cruise. What a life-saver! They liked Camp Carnival the first two days and ran inside without looking back, but by the third day, they didn't want to go again and pitched huge fits. (We left them for 2.5 hours the first day and 1.5 hours the second day.) I noticed other kids doing this too by mid-week. It can be quite difficult to take 2-year-old twins on a cruise. You are together a lot; they can't run around, and they need this play time to burn energy on those sea days. What worked for us was to tell the toddlers that we would only be gone a little bit and then we would take them to the pool to swim; we asked them not to cry because it made us sad. They were much better after that, and we only left them for one hour a day just to catch our breath and talk and then promptly picked them up. Parents need that little bit of time to keep from going nutty, especially if you have more than one little one. We could stand outside and watch them on the TV monitor and make sure all was well before taking a walk. We were given a Camp Carnival phone that worked throughout the ship, and our other family members could call us on it too. For swimming, I noticed that the best item was the puddle jumper devices that were less bulky but kept children from going under.
If you are traveling with someone who has difficulty walking distances, consider renting a "travel" scooter (Standard cabin doors are 22".) or wheel chair. Be sure to contact the Carnival Special Assistance desk prior to travel to fill out a form and mark those needing or who may need assistance. This designation could provide them with a wheel chair at ports to embark or debark. Very helpful and valuable.
I must warn you that the quality of the food was very disappointing. It was sometimes cold and always unseasoned and bland across the board. Many dishes were just second rate. For instance, the hamburger tasted like a school cafeteria soy burger. It's obvious that Carnival is cutting corners on quality, and the food is a reason not to return. I did not have this experience on Royal Caribbean, but I knew I pay a lot more to go with Royal Caribbean. My husband was very disappointed when he was told twice that the 24-hour pizza station was closed. He said it was one of the only things worth eating and would affect whether he signed up for another cruise with Carnival.
You have two main choices for getting food. On deck 9 is the serve-yourself-buffet (Mermaids), and you can walk around gathering whatever you want and find a table. It's open most of the time, and you can always get something to eat or drink. We weren't crazy about that option as it is difficult with small children. The better option is to go to deck 2 or 3 to the main dining room to have your meals. You will order from the menu and be waited on. Breakfast opens later at 8:30 a.m., but the food is much better than the food at the buffet. For dinner, you would need to pre-register (when you purchase your cruise) for early or late seating. We all loved our dinner dining room server Houston. He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. He made sure our toddlers were taken care of and made them napkin animals; he was patient with my picky father-in-law, he was constantly professional and fun, and he made us laugh. The servers danced for us each night, and my children LOVED watching them. They were very entertaining!
This ship is very clean, and the staff is so friendly. We were impressed with both. It was a little cool sailing out of Baltimore at this time of the year. Take a jacket and expect the pool water on the ship to be cold as well. Once we reached Florida, it was quite comfortable and warm. Less
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We were satisfied with our interior cabins. Bobby, our room steward, was wonderful. He remembered our names and was always happy to help, especially with a sandy mess after a beach day. We liked being in the aft section of the ship because it was near the restaurants and pools, but if I had it to do over again, I would choose the middle of the ship because Camp Carnival is on Deck 5 at the front of the ship as are all of the shows and casino. I did like that we were on Deck 7 and no lower because we went to Deck 9 (buffet, pools) often.
Port and Shore Excursions
We had planned to go to Paradise Cove Beach Resort on our own and snorkel at the reef right off the beach, but we were all beached out. Instead, we walked around and visited a few shops right at the ship. A lady approached and asked if we wanted to go to Port Lucaya where there was more shopping. It was $5 each way per person (No charge for younger, lap babies), and we took a rickety, 15 minute van ride. We were a little wary, but it turned out OK.
There were many more shops like the Nassau Straw Market that were mostly selling the same things. We purchased a number of souvenirs from the ladies who liked to call us over with words like "beautiful," "sweety," and you do feel for those who are trying to eek out a living. It was obvious though that they throw out a high, ridiculous price first, and then start lowering it when they see the look on your face or you start walking away. After you do this a few times, you will figure out their lowest, common price, and it's obvious that they have all agreed on that.
We stopped by a restaurant for a very water-down Bahama Mama shot and then happened upon another walk-up bar. I told the bartender that I didn't want a watered-down drink, and if he made it worth it, we would tip well and come back often. He delivered, and we were happy with our Bahama Papa and Zombie drinks.
We could have walked across the street and taken the public walkway beside the police station to the beach, but we were ready to get back to the port. We had to go into the little building where we were dropped off and tell them that we were ready to return. A van took us back and we shopped a little more. As I took the toddler back onboard, my husband and oldest son stayed for a little bit at Senor Frogs. They came back raving about the place and wishing they had stayed there the whole time. It was one big party with great drinks, a conga line, etc. Quite the scene!
Balmoral Island & Sting Ray Experience
We signed up for the Balmoral Island excursion on 10/3/13. It took entirely too long to get the group organized and walk over to the boat to take us to the island. On top of that, it was so hot, and my toddlers were having a hard time waiting in line to board the boat. Many people commented that it was too many people for that boat, and we didn't think we would all fit. The staff packed us in like sardines, and there was barely enough space to even look for a seat. And the fact is, not everyone got a seat, which meant there probably weren't enough life vests. When I asked the Carnival staff about additional seats, I was told to go below and look for seats. There were no seats below, and people were tightly packed on the boat. I was then told to sit in the wheelhouse with the captain. There were two seats, not enough for me, my husband and three children. The captain ignored me when I tried to talk to him and cast off anyway.
Some nice passengers offered us their seats so that we could sit down with our two toddlers who were overheated and getting sick. It was one of the most miserable experiences we've ever had! The boat ride was slow and hot, which didn't help after the long wait. When we arrived, it took at least 20 minutes to get everyone off the boat because (as with boarding) there was no step stool, and people had to take a huge leap with the help of the staff - quite an insurance liability!
Once on the island, our experience was much better, but we only had about two hours to spend there! The water was beautiful; the food was good (but expensive), the drinks were strong, and swimming with the rays was mostly a nice experience. One aggressive ray bit my finger when I was feeding it with the fish they give you, and it then bit my toe. It didn't break the skin, but I didn't want to do it again. They were fun to watch and feel.
However, we had to endure the loading and unloading procedure again (all of which took valuable time from our excursion), which ruined a good part of the experience.
My husband got off to pick up our pre-arranged rental van and came back to pick us all up. It was a smooth process, but a long, flat walk for my in-laws. We had to get a wheel chair on the return for my MIL. We drove to Cocoa Beach to Alan Shepard Park. (You can also take a shuttle from the port to the beach if you don't want to rent a car.) There was a $10 parking fee, and a company with two big trailers was on the beach renting chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards. We rented 3 chairs and an umbrella all day for $30 plus a $10 deposit. They obviously come out when a cruise ship is in port because they wanted to see our Sign & Sail card. There was a drink machine, bathrooms, showers, restaurants and a long pier in walking distance, and it felt very safe and comfortable. There are several area shopping malls, but we just went to lunch a few miles away at Long Horn and stopped by Wal-mart on our way back to the ship. You would need a rental car to do those things. It was a nice, easy day.
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The Garagiste Festival
This weekend is the first annual Paso Garagiste Festival: Celebrating the Artisan Winemaker. The event will be held November 11-12 at the beautiful 724-acre Windfall Farms in the heart of California's Central Coast.
"The mission of the Paso Garagiste Festival is to focus on the undiscovered artisan producers who are making some of the most thrilling wine on the planet right now," said PasoGaragiste.com Co-founder Doug Minnick. "Our event is unique in the industry because it gives a home to the smaller, trail-blazing wine producers who don't have huge marketing resources, while also introducing wine lovers to winemakers on the cusp of discovery."
"The Central Coast garagistes are one of the best-kept secrets in the wine world and their excellent wines can be almost impossible to find — unless you know the right people and places to go," added PasoGaragiste.com Co-founder Stewart McLennan. "The Paso Garagiste Festival will have forty of them, gathered in one place for the first time ever. The festival is the place for passionate wine consumers to come face-to-face, wine glass-to-bottle, with the undiscovered future rock stars of the wine world."
Personally I am very excited about this event. Both as a wine writer/blogger, passionate consumer, and now as well as a small Vintner with my Rhone label, Two Shepherds, that launches the end of November. Unfortunately not in time to pour at this event, plus I'd miss all the fun tasting as media.
Last I heard, after a flurry of media, tickets were selling out. (The VIP/Seminars are now sold out.) I'd recommend you grab some if interested. If you are a reader and are attending, do let me know, I will be at the Tasting and 6-9 pm Wine Maker party.
Tickets: http://californiagaragistes.com/buy-tickets/
You can also follow the fun, photos and updates on their Facebook page.
The Winemakers
Artisan winemakers slated to showcase their wines at the festival include Aaron Wines, Alta Colina, Bodegas M Winery,
Brochelle Vineyards, Caliza Winery, Cloak and Dagger Wines, J Dusi Wines, Giornata Wines, Grizzly Republic Winery, Hammersky Vineyards, Indigene Cellars, Jalama Wines, La Filice Winery, Nicora Wines, Per Cazo Cellars, Poalillo Vineyards, Ranchero Cellars, Red Zeppelin Winery, Rendarrio Vineyards, Stanger Vineyards, Symbiosis Wines, Tassajara Cellars, Vin Alegre Winery, and Vines on the Marycrest.
I visit Paso Robles 3-4 times a year and haven't heard of many of these – what an exciting day of discovery!
The Venue
Situated in the heart of beautiful Central Coast wine country, Windfall Farms is a spectacular 724-acre horse farm with one of the finest equestrian facilities in the Western United States. It features stunning brick buildings with glass and copper steeples and is surrounded by vineyards, fenced pastures, green sprawling lawns and panoramic views of the majestic, oak-studded rolling hills of the Central Coast.
Check out a video of this great venue here:
This may be the hot new venue for Paso Robles. The Rhone Rangers Paso Robles chapter will also be hosting their annual seminar an event here. (Another do not miss event.)
What is A 'Garagistes'
Garagistes (gar-uh-zhē-stuh) is a term originally used in the Bordeaux region of France to denigrate renegade small-lot wine makers, sometimes working in their "garages" (anything considered not a chateau), who refused to follow the "rules," and is now a full-fledged movement responsible for making some of the best wine in the world. Click here for more info and proper 'garagiste' pronunciation.
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John Paul Crowe: Pig farming
27 year old John Paul Crowe is from Dundrum in Tipperary He has a passion for agriculture and the environment. After completing his leaving certificate at Doon CBS John Paul studied agriculture in Rockwell College, then received a Certificate of Safety and Health in UCD, followed by a Diploma in Safety and Health in University of Limerick and then achieved a Diploma in Speciality Food Production in UCC. All through his studies, John Paul has been farming the home farm and has now converted it to a fully certified organic farm. He farms a mixed farm of mainly beef and pigs and on a smaller scale crops and sheep. He believes a good mixture of enterprises is key to a vibrant organic farm. John Paul works in conjunction with his brothers TJ and Eamonn of Crowe's Farm Artisan Meats in the marketing of there range of products. John Paul has appeared on television and many newspaper articles mainly to do with his venture into organic pig production.
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Use of old breeds allows the term "original" and "traditional" to be applied to the meat products which can be useful when marketing. These breeds may be better adapted to a region and may produce a meat of a better eating quality. Coloured breeds such as Duroc, Saddleback, Tamworth and Hamshire's have greater resistance to sunburn than entirely white breeds such as Landrace and large white however shade can be provided to minimise the effect of the sun. As a whole I would encouraged the use traditional breeds which may be suited to local conditions than improved genotypes.
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Organic and small scale pig housing is usually not based on greater profitability or improved animal performance but on operator preference. There are many simple individual huts available on the market to organic and small scale producers. Hut design, construction and cost vary but the primary considerations are the huts ability to moderate temperature extremes, keep pigs dry and draft free and minimize pig crushing by the sow during farrowing.
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As Fremantle storms into fifth spot on the AFL table, on the back of its third consecutive win, Dockers coach Ross Lyon isn't getting ahead of himself.
It wouldn't be Ross Lyon to allow for a look further into the future than next weekend.
"We have got plenty to improve on. We're still a fair way off really," he said after his side dominated the Crows in the second half at Patersons Stadium, turning a two-point half-time deficit into a 40-point victory.
"Our thing is we stay in the moment. Odds and people's perceptions and supposed view of draws doesn't get it done.
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Public perception must be that Sunday's 40-point win over Adelaide was impressive and the emergence of the Dockers as a premiership contender can't be ignored.
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Kepler Bradley has played five games in the WAFL since returning from a knee injury and Anthony Morabito has not put a foot wrong on his comeback from a third reconstruction.
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Clancee Pearce, Hayden Crozier and Matt Taberner are also up and about at Peel Thunder.
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"I thought we played a quality opposition today (Sunday against Adelaide); they were confident of causing an upset," he said. "I think they challenged us and I thought we should have kicked 16 goals probably today (the Dockers kicked 12.18) - so I thought it was a powerful response.
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NEW DELHI, July 20 (Reuters) - The Indian-operated Farzad field in Iran's Farsi block is expected to produce about 9.7 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas in 30 years, India's junior oil minister Jitin Prasada said on Monday.
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