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Life Is About Choices…
Doc or Josh…
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To repeat as World Champions, the Yankees clearly have to upgrade the middle of their pitching staff. No offense to Andy Pettitte, but going into the play-offs with a three man rotation is not the recipe for continued success…especially if Bud Selig is successful in shortening the off-days during play-off series. At this point in his career, Andy is better served by bringing up the rear of the rotation. So, if the Yankees decide to pursue a frontline starter to go with CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, should they go after Roy Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays or Josh Johnson of the Florida Marlins?
Pitcher to pitcher, it's easy to say that the choice should be Roy Halladay. He is arguably the best pitcher in the American League, and he knows how to win in Boston, New York, Baltimore, Tampa and Toronto. He is not intimidated by the Los Angeles Angels, and at 32, he is primed for a few more years of dominance.
But if it were my decision, I'd have to go with Josh Johnson. I know that he doesn't have Doc's resume, and there is the age old argument that National League pitchers struggle in the American League. However, it goes beyond just Johnson's age (he will be 26 next season). After undergoing Tommy John surgery in mid-2008, he is 22-6 since his return and according to FanGraphs, he ranked third in average fastball velocity this past season with 95.1 mph (behind Ubaldo Jimenez and Justin Verlander). He enjoyed a very fine 2009 season, going 15-5, with 3.23 ERA. He struck out 191 batters in 2009 innings. He will continue to get better, and will soon be an elite ace if he's not already there.
Probably the bigger reason I'd pursue Johnson is that either pitcher is going to require a hefty bounty in return. There is no doubt that the Yankees will lose the likes of Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain, and other high level talent to make a trade. Realistically, if we are going to lose those guys, I'd rather see them pitching in the National League instead of right here in the AL East. The counter-argument is that some team is going to pay the Blue Jays a very high price, so they'll walk away with a much stronger team either way. But still, I am not prepared to see Joba Chamberlain pitching for the Jays. The AL East should be very competitive next year. Aside from the Yankees and Red Sox, you know that the Tampa Bay Rays will be a force to be reckoned with. The fine young talent in Baltimore is finally starting to gel and should result in a much improved Orioles squad. So, if the Jays are smart about the pieces they receive in a Halladay trade, there will be no pushovers in the division.
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The Yankees have A.J. Burnett locked up for four more years so I am not concerned about him. However, CC Sabathia still has the right to opt out of his contract after two more years so I think it would be wise for the Yankees to go with the younger option so that they can build a cornerstone for future years. I don't think CC will opt out, however, as long as it exists as a possibility, it has to be considered. Much can happen in two years.
So, I say go with Josh Johnson and send the premium Yankee talent to the National League…even if that means Doc Halladay calling Fenway Park "home". Yankees manager Joe Girardi is familiar with Johnson from his year as the Marlins manager in 2007, so it would aid Johnson's transition to the Bronx.
There is a question of whether the Marlins organization will be willing to part with Johnson, but it should be interesting to see what develops in the coming weeks…
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But tonight, I choose to see Kelly Clarkson… 🙂

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Glimmer Train's Short Story Award for New Writers
Deadline: May 31, 2009
- 1st place wins $1,200, publication in Glimmer Train Stories, and 20 copies.
- 2nd place: $500 and possible publication.
- 3rd place: $300 and possible publication.
Reading Fee: $15 per story
Results post on July 31, 2009. Winning story will be published in Issue 76
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- Open only to writers whose fiction has not appeared in any print publication with a circulation over 5,000. (Entries, of course, must be unpublished.)
- Stories not to exceed 12,000 words.
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Dan Jordan: Mr. Monticello prepares for L&C mania
Being director of Monticello has many advantages, not least the spectacular view outside Dan Jordan's low-ceilinged office tucked into the gift shop. And for a historian, living on Mr. Jefferson's mountain must be like being a kid in a candy store.
"It's magic being up here alone," agrees Jordan, who gets his daily exercise walking on the path called "the Roundabout."
Living on Monticello Mountain also means an easy commute to work and not having to find a parking place, as the director's residence is one of the few modern touches allowed on the mountain. The downside? Monticello is open every day except Christmas.
"And so are we," says Jordan, who typically hosts parties of 200 or 300.
How does one become head of one of America's most beloved landmark's? Jordan calls his appointment "providential." But more likely it's the former Virginia Commonwealth University prof's passion for public history, which "assumes that history is too important to be left to historians or to be left in the classroom."
During Jordan's 17-year tenure at Monticello, its former master has continued to make news. The DNA results confirming Jefferson's likely relationship and children with Sally Hemings took Jordan by surprise in 1998, but he acts as though such imbroglios are a fringe benefit. "Jefferson was controversial. That's what makes him more interesting," he says.
And it's not just the Mr. J who draws fire. Some of Monticello's high-profile visitors the Clintons, Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher are lightning rods, too. "We're used to controversy," says Jordan. "All we can do is try to get it right."
The wide array of people he encounters is Jordan's favorite part of the job. This particular day, he has just gotten off the phone with Ken Burns, and David McCullough called this morning. And while President George Bush will not be here in January to kick off the Lewis and Clark bicentennial, Jordan's already met him and every president since Jimmy Carter.
Does Jordan ever get the tiniest bit sick of ole TJ, living 24-7 in Jefferson's shadow? He laughs, "We've got 325 people working at Monticello trying to keep up with one man who lived 200 years ago."
Good thing he finds the third president "endlessly fascinating."
Age: 64
What brought you here? Being named director of Monticello, effective January 1985.
What's worst about living here? It's 700 miles from our son, daughter-in-law, and two of our four perfect grandchildren.
Favorite hangout? In the fall, Section 121 at the Carl Smith Center. Otherwise, Pizza Bella.
Most overrated virtue? Piety
What would people be surprised to know about you? That I went through Ole Miss on an athletic scholarship and was a varsity letterman in baseball and basketball, though the Peter Principle set in quickly in the Southeastern Conference, then as now.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Whatever it is that keeps me from being able to dunk a basketball.
What accomplishment are you proudest of? Helping to make Monticello more educational, scholarly, and inclusive.
What do people find most annoying about you? I'm addicted to keeping "to do" lists for myself bad enough but also for colleagues, which is even worse.
Whom do you admire? At the moment, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the entire Corps of Discovery, including Seaman, the Newfoundland dog.
Favorite book? Bernard Mayo's Jefferson Himself, a classic in print since 1942.
What subject causes you to rant? Intolerance, and the scourge of historical amnesia among young people.
What thrills you about life in the 21st century? Advances in medical science.
What creeps you out about life in the 21st century? The relentless growth of impersonal technology and a decline in civility.
What do you drive? A Jeep Cherokee
What's in your car CD player right now? It's guaranteed to be classical music, Roy Orbison, or Sousa marches.
What's your next journey? To Florida for a mix of business and pleasure.
What's the most trouble you've ever gotten in? My police blotter is clean, but the most trouble I've ever been around, by far, was during the year and a half I taught American history in the Maximum Security Division of the Virginia State Penitentiary.
What do you regret? Any act of unkindness, or any lost opportunity.
Favorite comfort food? A day without chocolate is like a day without sunshine.
What's always in your refrigerator? Bottled water
Must-see TV? The Cavalier football team on the road.
Favorite cartoon? Anything by the late Jeff MacNelly, especially "Pluggers."
Describe a perfect day. Tea for two.
Walter Mitty fantasy? To slip a high and tight pitch past Barry Bonds.
Who'd play you in the movie? Anybody other than Vin Diesel.
Most embarrassing moment? At a formal dinner in Paris, when I couldn't find a way to open a handsome gift presented by Ambassador Pamela Harriman and had to be rescued by my other dinner partner, the French actress Anouk Aimée.
Best advice you ever got? "Play the game all out, smart, to win, and with class," which was the New York Yankee standard in the DiMaggio era.
Favorite bumper sticker? "Go to hell, cow college," which has special meaning for Ole Miss alums.


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Mazzaro, Hughes unavailable Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA -- Neither Jared Hughes nor Vin Mazzaro were available out of the Pirates bullpen on Tuesday night after working a combined four innings over the past two contests.
Hughes pitched an inning in Atlanta on Sunday and then one more in the Pirates' 3-2 loss on Monday in which he allowed a pair of runs. The right-hander has struggled over his last four outings, giving up a total of seven runs in just four innings of work.
"He's a guy we're working [with] on with some things," Hurdle said. "He is a sinkerball pitcher, and he needs to re-affirm the fact and conviction of sinking that ball and repeating that delivery.
"We want him to have a slider in his back pocket, but we don't need him to be a two-pitch pitcher right now. We have to help him back to being a power-sinker guy that he's been since he's been here."
Meanwhile, Mazzaro has yet to allow a run this year in seven innings over three appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis and four innings with the Pirates.
"We've liked what we seen," Hurdle said. "The fastball is firm with some late sink. [He's] come in and thrown strikes and been aggressive in the zone. Left-handers haven't barreled him up yet."


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The Viva Cinema will occupy a shuttered, hurricane-damaged space that has remained vacant for the last five years, as the latest addition to PlazAmericas, formerly Sharpstown Mall.
The theater — sandwiched by a sports-bar-themed cantina and party space — opens May 31. It will show newly released movies in English with Spanish subtitles and movies from Spanish-speaking countries with English subtitles. The set up is like an Alamo Draft House, where patrons can eat and drink while enjoying a movie. The concept is different, however, because the food and drinks are purchased at either the cantina or concession stand, which has Latin-based snacks as well as traditional items.
The developers hope the new theater will be part of the revitalization of PlazAmericas. Read more about the updates on PlazAmericas in the last three years, the local vendors that have been successful in the center and the new cinema opening this month in either Sunday's Business section or here on HoustonChronicle.com.


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Vocab activities for your classroom
Triple Play: Teaching Words in Threes
High/low, yes/no, black/white. There's something reassuring about opposites. A lot of vocabulary teaching is done using pairs of opposites, and with good reason: learners really feel they have a handle on a concept if they grasp its antithesis. There are, however, some other concept families that are best learned using three terms — triples — that provide a middle ground which in turn enhances all three concepts.
The term "middle ground" can sometimes be seen as a muddle, a wishy washy complication. In this case however, the middle term strengthens the extremes and clarifies the entire group. Take colors as an analogy. If you're asked to identify shades of red, for example, having the concept of "pink" established serves to make the members of the category "light red" even redder because the really light shades fall into a different category altogether. So it is with these triples.
Take for instance {uninterested, disinterested, and interested}. The difference between uninterested and disinterested has all but collapsed in modern usage and many people use the two interchangeably to mean "not interested." Restoring the original meaning of a neutral term like disinterested, "unaffected by self interest," rejuvenates uninterested, "not having or showing interest," turning it into an active lack or refusal rather than mere impartiality.
Having three terms opens up shades of meaning that can otherwise be lost in a pair. The most famous triple may be {immoral, amoral, and moral}. Amoral and immoral are often taught as a pair because they can be confused for one another, but by teaching the three words as a group, immoral and moral get to be the pair of opposites while amoral, the third term, is freed up to be the neutral term, true to its meaning. How the words interact with each other introduces nuances, and because the student is only learning one more word, it is not an overwhelming lesson. On its own, rejection is pretty bad, but feeling dejected or to be in "abject despair" can put mere rejection in context, and make it not so bad after all. When presented with a fuller range of other options, a student can begin to see where a word they thought they knew fits in to the larger whole.
Some triples are perhaps best thought of not as two extreme poles and a middle, but as steps in a process towards an end point. You can see {adhere, cohere, and inhere} as a journey to full incorporation: from "sticking to," to "hanging together," to "being an essential part of." This is an especially vivid grouping, easily visualized with two one-celled organism perhaps, who start out as separate entities but ultimately undergo a process where one is absorbed into the other, until no trace of their origin as distinct creatures remains. Here the middle term, in this case cohere, "come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together," is important because it functions as a kind of base camp before the final ascent — it tells you where you have been and foretells where you are going.
Triples can also help clear up notoriously difficult distinctions between terms. {Emigrate, immigrate, migrate} is, like {adhere, cohere, inhere}, a triple that benefits from some visualization, with emigrate emphasizing the leaving of one's country and immigrate emphasizing the entering of a new country with the intention of permanent residence. For more on this triple, see Vocabulary.com's Choose Your Words article.
If we refer to {few, several and some} as a triple, the first two can be seen as the positive and negative component of the third. That is, few has a negative connotation (here it is distinguished from "a few" : "Few people came to my party" is quite sad , but "a few people came to my party" is at least looking on the bright side.) Several is a positive assertion ( this isn't to say that several is always positive: "Several weasels are gnawing on my knuckles" is not a positive sentence, but it doesn't focus on the paucity of the weasel population the way the same sentence with few would.) Some can be either positive or negative. It is as if few and several have combined parts of their meanings to make some.
The introduction of triples as opposed to pairs is really the beginning of contextualization. It is the next important step in distinguishing variation in meaning beyond binary opposition and an easy way to get students to learn the value of being specific. Specificity is a crucial part of good writing of any sort and teaching words as sets of triples can be a painless way to motivate students to recognize the gray between the black and the white.


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European Rugby
Stalemate in talks over European future
ESPN Staff
September 18, 2012
The future of the Heineken Cup is still shrouded in doubt © Getty Images
A meeting between the European Rugby Cup (ERC) and the RFU and Premiership Rugby in Dublin ended without any resolution to the dispute over the future of the European club rugby, although an ERC statement said talks had been "productive". A further meeting is set to take place in Rome on October 8.
ERC is in dispute with Premiership Rugby over the £152 million deal struck last week with BT Vision which, along with four-year rights to the Aviva Premiership, sold European rights to the fledgling broadcaster for three years from 2014-15. This clashes directly with the existing ERC deal with Sky Sports to exclusively broadcast European club games through to 2018.
ERC claims it has the rights to sell matches in the Heineken Cup involving English clubs and accuses Premiership Rugby, which represents the 12 Aviva Premiership clubs, of entering into an agreement despite not having the rights to do so. Premiership Rugby counters that it can make its own deals from 2014-15.
After the five-hour meeting in Dublin broke up, ERC issued a statement which said there were "productive discussions regarding the future of the club game in Europe with a general resolve among all stakeholders to reach agreement towards a new accord."
The present accord expires at the end of the 2013-14 season. In June, England and France gave two years' notice of their wish to exit the present format of the Heineken Cup. However, the French clubs have made clear they do not want to limit themselves to an Anglo-French tournament if others refuse to follow.
Chairmen of the 12 Aviva Premiership clubs, who at the moment appear to be out on a limb after unilaterally agreeing the deal with BT, are likely to meet again this week to discuss the approach they will take in Rome.
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Distance: 9 miles
Obstacles: 25
Difficulty: Tough. The folks who run this event want to be clear: "It's not a competition," says Tough Mudder's Alex Patterson. Likewise, there's no end rankings nor chips to measure your time. It's all about getting to the finish. Still, the dramatic elevation gains (about 1,250 feet), and the fact that the race keeps you cold, wet, and guessing, make it difficult, even if it isn't competitive. The ski slopes where these races are held are usually chilly, and with ice baths, water slides, and the constant spray of hoses, the cold becomes something you can't ignore. With the exception of the barbed-wire-crawl across a nine-foot vat of ice cubes, there are no truly excruciating obstacles. The log-carry up and down a small hill is difficult, but not treacherous; the greased, rotating monkey bars are tough on the fingers; the dash through a 30-meter long, smoke-filled walkway is only difficult if you inhale the smoke; and the greased half-pipe climb is made easy by the helpful hands of fellow racers.
Vibe: This is a race that is not just for the skinny, crazy-fit runners you see on 8-plus-mile trail runs. It's all-inclusive. And while many entrants skip a cargo net or hale bay climb along the way, most finish – even if some take four to six hours to do so. But at the end, the free beer across the finish line is hard-earned and all the sweeter in the company of the accomplished, tired, dirty, cold and weary.
Cost: $90–$155; toughmudder.com
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The 2009 Palm Beach Wine Auction was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at The Breakers Palm Beach.
2009 Palm Beach Wine Auction Lots
Bond is the newest project of Bill Harlan and his wine making team, Bob Levy and Michel Rolland. A great introduction to Bond's style is Matriarch, a beautifully made wine with wonderfully sweet notes of smoke, lead pencil shavings, black cherries, and cassis, made in an opulent textural style with impressive concentration, low acidity, and silky tannin. It possesses ripe and super lush layers of seductive black cherry, blackberry, plum and spice, with a smooth texture and ripe, mouth coating tannins accented by a hint of melted chocolate.
This is really sexy juice folks and the name is Bond….just Bond.
Three bottles of 2004 Bond Matriarch
Donated by:
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Winning Bid: $800
The wines of Stuart Sloan are, in a word, spectacular. With aromas of melted licorice, mocha, blackberry, cassis, barbecue spice, and sweet chocolate, these are reference point wines that are the hallmark of the very best that California can be.
Here's what critic Robert Parker has to say about this great winery.
"Talk about coming out with a Big Bang! Stuart Sloan, the Seattle businessman, has hit both gold and home runs with his extraordinary vineyard perched high on a hill above the renowned restaurant/hotel complex of Auberge du Soleil. A 60-acre estate only partially planted in vines, with David Abreu handling the viticulture and Martha Levy (wife of Harlan Estates' Bob Levy) making the wine, this is as impressive a new operation as I have ever witnessed."
One bottle of 2000 Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon
One bottle of 2001 Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon
One bottle of 2003 Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon
One bottle of 2004 Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Barbara and Jerome Golden
Winning Bid: $1,700
One bottle of 2003 Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon
One bottle of 2004 Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Marcie Gorman-Althof and Dr. Stan Althof
Alexander "Sandy" Myers
Winning Bid: $1,200
You say "potato", we say "potahto". You say Shiraz…we say Syrah. However you say the name, it's a real crowd pleaser. Just take a gander at Robert Parker's reviews of the five bottles we offer you tonight and have your paddles ready. This may just be…your "last Syrah".
"Sine Qua Non has emerged as one of the world's greatest wineries over the last decade,"
"Readers should be on the lookout for the 2001 D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz. Its dense black/purple color is accompanied by celestial aromas of melted licorice, graphite, blackberries, cassis, incense, anise, and toasty oak. Fabulously concentrated, with great purity, an unctuous, viscous texture, it boasts an amazingly long, 60-second plus finish."
"The nearly perfect 2002 Shirvington Shiraz is the stuff of legends. It has a remarkable bouquet of white flowers intermixed with melted licorice, blackberries, currants, figs, and espresso roast. This unforgettable wine can be drunk now or cellared for a decade or more. Bravo!"
"Saturated opaque purple/black, it [2004 Torbreck Run Rig Shiraz] has a remarkably exotic perfume of smoke, pepper, game, blueberry and black raspberry. Full-bodied and voluptuous in the mouth, the wine is dense and packed, with amazing purity and a complex collection of sensory stimuli."
The black/purple-colored 2002 Araujo Syrah exhibits tremendous ripeness along with scents of blackberries, charcoal, and white flowers, Made in a full-bodied, opulent style,
Includes one bottle each of:
2001 D'Arenberg "Dead Arm" Barossa Valley Shiraz
2002 Shirvington McLaren Vale Shiraz
2004 Torbreck "Run Rig" Barossa Valley Shiraz
2002 Araujo Napa Valley Syrah
2005 Sine Qua Non "Atlantis Fe" Syrah
Donated by:
Jane Mitchell and Jeffery Bland
Winning Bid: $1,700
Bill Harlan had a vision. He was determined to produce a California First Growth. Together with wine maker Bob Levy and famed French consultant Michel Roland, Bill produces one of the most profound wines in the world. His estate-bottled wine possesses all of the elements of greatness: individuality, power, elegance, unbelievable complexity, unique aging potential and richness of extract. Having achieved cult status from the very start, this great wine continues to seek higher levels of perfection.
Includes one bottle each of:
1999 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine
2000 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine
2001 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine
2002 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine
2003 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine
Donated by:
Laurie Silvers and Mitchell Rubenstein
Winning Bid: $3,000
When Palm Beach Wine Auction Chairman, Ted Mandes, wants something, he knows how to get it. One taste of Ed and Trish Snider's Beau Vigne a few years ago was all he needed before he set out on a personal mandate to obtain as much of this fabulous wine as he could get. In fact, this year, he asked Ed and Trish if they would make a few very special Magnums just for tonight's event. Knowing Ted, he must have made them an offer they couldn't refuse because here they are.
"Absolutely profound is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, which clearly puts Beau Vigne alongside the Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet as one of the stars of Stags Leap. A wine of great intensity, exceptional power, and admirable grace as well as equilibrium, this full-bodied 2006 offers beautifully sweet creme de cassis, licorice, spice box, and toasty oak characteristics. Multidimensional, with a layered mid-palate, and a finish that lasts 45+ seconds, it will benefit from some bottle age, although it is accessible enough to be drunk now. Drink it over the next 20-25 years." Robert Parker
One specially boxed Magnum of 2006 Beau Vigne Reserve Cabernet
Donated by:
Sydelle Meyer
Winning Bid: $1,400
"The most limited production cuvée (less than 100 cases) is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Guest Cottage. The most backward and inaccessible of this trio, it is similar to the Reserve, but without as much breadth of flavor and intensity. Nevertheless, it is a terrific Napa Cabernet Sauvignon offering up notes of graphite, black currants, sweet cherries, mocha, spicy wood, and a hint of earth. Give this tannic, structured 2006 3-4 years of cellaring, and consume it over the following 20-25 years." Robert Parker
One specially boxed Magnum of 2006 Beau Vigne Guest Cottage
Donated by:
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Winning Bid: $1,200
Three specially boxed .750 bottles of 2006 Beau Vigne Guest Cottage
Donated by:
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Winning Bid: $1,400
Most wine lovers would bob for French fries for a few bottles of Romanée Conti wines. In the rarefied air of world class wines, the legendary Domaine de la Romanée Conti is the Holy Grail, period. The bouquet of its wines engulfs you with its haunting spice box perfume. Its limpid ruby robe beguiles you. Its sweet and creamy sugared beet root flavors romance your mouth. And its finish leaves an indelible impression on your mind. No small wonder, then, that only a precious few bottles are produced each year.
"The DRC produced splendid wines in 1990, and the Richebourg is close to reaching its plateau of maturity. A dark ruby color reveals lightening at the edge. The stunning aromatics offer intense aromas of spring flowers, black fruits, licorice, and toasty new oak. Fleshy and medium to full-bodied, with a velvety-textured palate, and sweet fruit, this smoky, rich, complex red Burgundy can be drunk now and over the next decade." Robert Parker
What would you give to own some bottles from the Domaine de la Romanée Conti?
Three bottles of 1990 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Richebourg
Donated by:
Mary and Lewis Schott
Winning Bid: $6,500
How about some of Bart Araujo's great Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon to go with your arroz con pollo? Daphne and Bart Araujo have taken this property and built it into a world-class winery and vineyard operation. They produce a spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon that is rated among the very best in California every year. No five year wait on the mailing list necessary here tonight though, just a generous bid. The salsa's on us.
Includes one bottle each of:
1994 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
1995 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
1998 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
1999 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2000 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Linda Costello
Winning Bid: $3,500
Includes one Magnum each of:
1997 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Barbara and Jerome Golden
Winning Bid: $3,500
"OK everybody, your full attention please. In the high flying world of investment grade wine, there will be a vintage that everyone will be talking about for the rest of this century. That's right, you heard correctly…for the rest of this century. No, it's not 1945, 1961 or even 1982. It's the magnificent 2005 vintage, the vintage I believe will go down as one of the greatest in history, yes, even going back to the late eighteenth century when Thomas Jefferson first discovered these remarkable creations. But wait a minute you think, a wine can't last that long…can it? Remarkably, yes it can. One of the greatest red wines I've ever experienced was an 1865 Château Latour tasted in London in 1996…at the ripe old age of 131! Well, believe it or not ladies and gentlemen, the 2005 vintage is far, far better. Below is an excerpt from my notes after tasting these amazing wines out of barrel in Bordeaux the week of April 1, 2006." Michael Troise
The Inevitable Question – Just how good are these young 2005 Bordeaux and what vintages might they be compared to? Are they as great as the legendary 20th century vintages of 1928, 1929, 1945, 1947, 1961 or, most recently 1982, 1990 or 2000?
The Answer – Based on the quality of the barrel samples I tasted in Bordeaux this past April, I remain completely confident that, across all of the appellations, the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux will clearly be better than all but the latter of these legendary vintages and be at least as good as 2000, if not better, although extremely different in style. In fact, most of the château owners I spoke with said that their 2005s were the best ever made.
The Strategy – As was predictable, opening prices for these historic wines were the highest in history, yes, even higher than in 2000…much higher. So, what to do? Buy as much of these few great wines as you can afford, buy them in the biggest bottles you can (the bigger the rarer)…and buy them now, because once they're bottled next spring, it'll be too late. It may be life times before another growing season like that of 2005 comes along again, if ever. Almost certainly though, wines with these qualities will probably never be made again!
A Double Magnum of 2005 Château Latour
Donated by:
Laurie Silvers and Mitchell Rubenstein
Winning Bid: $9,000
Unless you were hatched from an egg on another planet, you've heard the name Screaming Eagle. Yes, this is the California wine that everyone's heard about but no one has. Finding a needle in a haystack is child's play compared to trying to find a bottle of this wine.
So fasten your seat belts ladies and gentlemen because we found not one, but five of these unbelievably rare bottles, in their own, original special wood presentation case no less. You know, when you stop for a second and think about it, this is really an absolutely incredible auction. Where else in the world would you find the caliber of wines that Auction Chairman, Ted Mandes, has assembled for you tonight?
3 bottles of 2004 Screaming Eagle in a special wood presentation box
Donated by:
Jane Mitchell and Jeffery Bland
Winning Bid: $4,600
2 bottles of 2005 Screaming Eagle in a special wood presentation box.
Donated by:
Laurie and Steve Gottlieb
Winning Bid: $4,200
"Four absolutely stunning Cabernet Sauvignons from winemaker Chris Carpenter, these are the crème de le crème of some of the Jess Jackson-owned Napa vineyards. All mountain sites, all 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, all unfined and unfiltered – and all four are of irrefutably great quality. The case productions are relatively limited, 120-cases from the Howell Mountain and Spring Mountain sites to nearly 800 cases of Mt. Veeder. They all share several things in common – great ripeness, great texture, and fabulous aging potential. For example, the 1997s are just now starting to move into early adolescence." Robert Parker
Includes one Magnum each of:
2005 Lokoya Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Lokoya Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Lokoya Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Winning Bid: $2,300
Getting tired of opening your brokerage statement every month and seeing your hard earned savings go the way of the dodo bird? Why don't you just forget about rolling those stock market dice only to have them come up snake eyes all the time? We know a company whose stock almost never goes down. It's called Château Lafite. We promise, no, guarantee you that this bottle will be worth double the opening bid price in the very near future.
Buying this bottle may just be the smartest investment you'll ever make, kinda like looking at tomorrow's newspaper…today.
A Double Magnum of 2005 Château Lafite Rothschild
Donated by:
Mary and Lewis Schott
Winning Bid: $6,800
Once, just once in your life, wouldn't you love to put a quarter into one of those slot machines in Las Vegas and see all three of the spinning dials land on gold bars? The lights go crazy, the bells go off and the sound of "ka-ching" seems to go on forever until the house cashier arrives to give you enough chips to open your own casino.
Did your mind just wander a bit, even if for only an instant? Maybe it's because you feel so great. After all, you're at The Breakers dressed to the nines, eating and drinking in style and you were looking ahead to the next auction item only to see…JACKPOT. Well, pinch yourself and get your paddle ready because this may be your chance to hit it big, the party lot of all party lots. So, forget Las Vegas. You're in Palm Beach now and it's time to get your hands on some serious, Worth Avenue, blue blood bling.
Includes one bottle each of:
1982 Lafite
1995 Latour
1996 Ducru Beaucaillou
1995 Troplong Mondot
1980 Yquem
1989 Tourelles Longueville
1989 Pape Clément
1996 Monbousquet
1989 Margaux
1993 Aloxe-Corton Les Vercots
1999 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts
1992 Ermitage Pavillon
Donated by:
Margaret and Ed Dudnyk
Winning Bid: $6,200
The wine making ingenuity behind Dominus is that of the talented and insightful Christian Moueix, the brilliant general manager of Pomerol's famous Château Pétrus. The Napanook vineyard is the same vineyard that provided the backbone for the classic, long-lived Inglenook Cabernets of the '40s, '50s and '60s. These beautifully proportioned wines are among the most Bordeaux-like in all of California, reflecting the roots and philosophy of Mr. Moueix.
Tonight we are excited to be able to offer you an extremely hard to find Double Magnum of his very greatest vintage, the 1994.
A Double Magnum of 1994 Dominus
Donated by:
Linda Costello
Winning Bid: $2,300
Abacus is ZD Winery's ultimate prize, combining the best qualities of an aged wine with the best of a youthful wine, all together in one sumptuous mouthful.
The concept was born on a de Leuze family retreat, when ZD wine master, Robert and his brother, Brett were enjoying a wonderful old Cabernet Sauvignon. What if there was a way to blend the elegance of an older Cabernet Sauvignon with the intensity of fruit found in a younger wine?
Always eager to accept a challenge, wine master Robert de Leuze took on the task of creating such a wine, unlike any other produced in the world. The result is a "solera style" multiple-vintage blend of every ZD Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ever produced, which is held in barrel until bottling.
The first bottling, with the 1992 – 1998 vintages, was released November 1, 1999. This is the ongoing cycle of the ever-evolving solera; each year Abacus will increase by one vintage, gaining more and more complexity.
Tonight we are pleased to be able to offer you some of this mystical wine, including a very hard to get Double Magnum.
Includes six bottles of:
2007 Abacus, Tenth Bottling
Donated by:
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Opening Bid: $3,100
A Double Magnum of 2007 Abacus, Tenth Bottling
Donated by:
Annie and Roger Warwick
Winning Bid: $3,000
In 1996, food and wine entrepreneur, Leslie Rudd, realized his 30-year dream of owning a winery in Napa Valley when he purchased a 55-acre estate in Oakville, an appellation recognized for its outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon.
Today the red, rocky soils have been replanted and a stone winery with 22,000 square feet of subterranean caves has been built. This picturesque site is flanked by the renowned vineyards of Dalla Valle, Plumpjack, Harlan Estate's Bond, St. Eden Vineyard, Screaming Eagle, and Phelps Backus.
This is truly world class wine with simply phenomenal richness and depth.
One Magnum each of 2002, 2003 and 2004 Rudd Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Winning Bid: $1,900
Three Magnums of 2005 Rudd Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Leslie Rudd, Rudd Vineyards and Winery
Winning Bid: $1,600
One 12 bottle case of 2005 Rudd Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Leslie Rudd, Rudd Vineyards and Winery
Winning Bid: $3,000
"The 2003 vintage will go down in history as the hottest ever recorded in Bordeaux, ever. In August alone, there were 17 days when the temperature reached 100 degrees or more! Since it is expressly forbidden to irrigate vineyards (unlike in California for example, where it is common place) only those châteaux who had root systems deep enough to tap into the previous winter's water reserves were able to survive the blistering and historic heat. Château Mouton Rothschild was one of them and it did more than just survive. The 2003 Mouton is one of the most powerful vintages they've ever made. In his review of this amazing wine, Robert Parker noted:
'Black/purple-colored to the rim, with a gorgeous nose of espresso roast intermixed with classic Mouton crème de cassis liqueur-like notes, its powerful, unctuous flavors cascade over the palate revealing tremendous intensity as well as strong tannin. This enormously endowed 2003 is still sorting itself out, but it is unquestionably one of the greatest efforts of the vintage.'
When all is said and done, this remains an incredibly fascinating vintage the likes of which we may never see again in our lifetimes. Some châteaux have even made better wines in 2003 than in 2000 and a few believe they may have made their best wine ever. But that's for time to tell. At the very least, the extraordinary weather conditions will be talked about for years in the same breath as 1945, 1959, 1961 and 1989." Michael Troise
A 12 bottle case of 2003 Château Mouton Rothschild
Donated by:
Barbara and Jerome Golden
Winning Bid: $4,800
Known for world class wines and their support of many important world charities with their motto, "Great Wine for Great Causes", Shari and Garen Staglin are delighted to support the Palm Beach Wine Auction with a 1.5L Etched bottle of their 2005 Staglin Family Estate Cabernet. In addition to this wonderful bottle, the Staglin's will host up to 6 people for special VIP tour and tasting at their 64 acre estate in Rutherford, CA. Your tour will include not only current releases but also barrel samples and a sneak preview at yet to be released wines. The Staglin property was featured in the movie, "The Parent Trap" and has been featured in numerous publications. Come and see, and enjoy it yourself with a winning bid.
"Staglin's primary red wine is their estate Cabernet Sauvignon, which comes from their beautifully manicured and cared-for vineyards in the hillsides of Rutherford. None other than David Abreu looks after the viticulture, and of course that means yields are frightfully low. The 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has a Bordeaux-like, cedary nose intermixed with black currants, crushed rocks, smoke, and earth. The wine has beautiful texture, lots of layers, depth, richness, and a long finish. The overall impression is one of elegance and restraint, but without sacrificing richness. This wine should evolve nicely for at least two decades." Robert Parker
- One Magnum of 2005 Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- A special VIP tour and tasting for up to 6 people at the 64 acre Staglin family estate
Donated by:
Shari and Garen Staglin
Winning Bid: $1,000
This is a double magnum of Pat and Joe Harbison's production from the excellent 2004 vintage in Napa Valley, all 100% Oakville fruit. The wine bears a remarkable heritage. It draws upon great vineyard sites adjacent to those of Dalla Valle, Screaming Eagle and Phelps Backus, and is made by Gary Brookman, who also makes wines for Miner Family, Clark Claudon and Carver Sutro Wines. Only six barrels of this wine were produced, and the magnums and double magnums are only produced for charitable events that benefit children. This double magnum is etched and hand painted by renowned Napa Valley artist, Pam Morgan, with a label designed Mandy Masciarelli.
In addition to receiving this wonderful bottle, the winning bidder tonight will earn a place on the Harbison mailing list for the 2011 release of their Estate Vineyard Cabernet, made in the vineyard they recently purchased which is next to Screaming Eagle.
- One Double Magnum of 2004 Harbison Cabernet Sauvignon
- A place on the exclusive Harbison mailing list for the 2001 release of their Estate Cabernet
Donated by:
Pat and Joe Harbison
Winnng Bid: $1,100
"Honey, on your way back from playing golf would you bring home that Jéroboam of 2004 Camille Giroud Chambertin you said you'd get for our anniversary party tonight?" Talk about breaking out into a cold sweat. When it comes to the wife, you never, ever want to cross over to the dark side. Anything you can do to stay on the good side, where the force is with you, is a really good thing. Well, just this once, we can help bail you out of this one. Here's your Jéroboam of 2004 Giroud Chambertin because, unless you can beam yourself to France, you have no chance to get this rare bottle at Vader's liquor store around the corner. May the force be with you and let's just leave it at that. The alternative just isn't pretty.
"Domaine Camille Giroud is one of the oldest in all of Burgundy. Founded in 1865, it has a long and heralded history for not releasing their wines until the owners felt they were ready to be drunk. Their Chambertin, in particular, is always a magnificent, deep, dark brooding wine whose life span is incredibly long for Burgundy. This Chambertin is one of the very best of the vintage." Michael Troise
A Jéroboam of 2004 Camille Giroud Chambertin
Donated by:
Daniel J. "Rusty" Staub
Winning Bid: $1,700
"When I asked Paul Pontailler, proprietor of Château Margaux, how he thought his 2005 would rank alongside the Margaux immortals, he said that in his lifetime, he had never experienced a wine like it and that it would stand easily with the three other vintages he considered the best he'd seen at Margaux, 1996, 2000 and 2003. When pressed further to have to choose one of the four vintages from which to take a single bottle into the future, he (coyly) said "…it's so hard I don't know, but maybe the 2005." By anyone's standards it is a phenomenal young wine with unimaginable potential. It is a lush, velvety and extremely dense, an almost magical elixir of Château Margaux. Super-fresh red and black berries burst in the mouth with that almost crunchy tang I alluded to earlier, finishing forever with a palate-coating fruit compote and toffee veneer.
This is Grace Kelly wearing Valenciennes lace and a diamond tiara. It literally took my breath away, it was that stunning."
Michael Troise
A Double Magnum of 2005 Château Margaux
Donated by:
Mary and Lewis Schott
Laurie Silvers and Mitchell Rubenstein
Opening Bid: $6,800
There is no store in the world with the panache of Tiffany & Co. Period. In fact, there aren't any even close. The name Tiffany must surely be one of the most recognizable in the world. It is synonymous with the very highest quality and the utmost in class and prestige. When you're walking down Fifth Avenue after shopping at Tiffany's, that unmistakable turquoise blue bag can be spotted a short cab ride away. No small wonder then that it seems to even make you walk just a little taller and with an enviable air of confidence. Yes, you've arrived. All of your hard work in life has paid off. You're a success. You bought the best you could buy. You shopped at Tiffany's.
"…fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon from a winery I need to spend more time checking out [Beau Vigne], this 100% cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon has an opaque purple color, a gorgeously pure nose of spring flowers intermixed with black currant liqueur, licorice, and some subtle background oak." Robert Parker
"A totally new viticultural and wine-making team is in place at Rudd, including viticultural manager, Bill Vyenielo, as well as superstars David Abreu and Michel Rolland. The new winemaker in addition to Rebekah Wineburg is Pat Sullivan. I think all of this reflects the meticulous perfectionism of proprietor Leslie Rudd, who wants to push this winery, with its fabulous source of vineyards (including the home estate right across the street from Screaming Eagle and down the slope from Dalla Valle), into the superstar stratum of Napa." Robert Parker
Includes one Double Magnum each of:
2005 Rudd Oakville Estate Proprietary Red Wine
2006 Beau Vigne Guest Cottage
Donated by:
Tiffany & Co.
Winning Bid: $4,000
Who can forget Audrey Hepburn singing "Moon River" in the 1961 classic, "Breakfast at Tiffany's?" Well, how about throwing a dinner party for eight and serving wines selected by Tiffany's just for you. And we're not talking about just any old wine here, we're talking about some of the best of the best. We're even starting you off with the finest Champagne money can buy, Dom Pérignon.
Now, we're not finished yet. Guess who we're flying in to cook you this meal of a lifetime? None other than our very own Master of Ceremonies…and master of everything else that's wine or food related, Michael Troise. From fabulous seafood creations to original signature dishes, we promise that Michael will truly blow you away with his culinary artistry.
So, better start thinking about who you're going to invite this party. Save yourself some time though and skip anyone who thinks Kobe beef is a famous basketball player complaining about a foul call. Just go right to the short list of your very best friends who really enjoy the finest wine and cuisine that money can buy.
Includes one bottle each of:
1990 Dom Pérignon
2004 Jadot Corton Charlemagne
2002 Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon
1990 Jadot Clos Vougeot
1982 Léoville Las Cases
1982 Mouton
1963 Croft Vintage Port
…and a fabulous six course meal for eight especially designed and cooked for you by Michael Troise.
Donated by:
Tiffany & Co.
Winning Bid: $6,500
It took thousands to crown Louis XIII King of France. More than four centuries later, a single bottle of the cognac that bears his name still requires nearly 10,000 individuals to produce.
"Louis XIII is not a Cognac," they say at Rémy. "Put simply, it's a moment." A moment of pleasure fit for a king. Each hand-crafted Baccarat crystal decanter of Louis XIII contains a blend of 1,200 Cognacs, ranging in age from 40 to 100 years old and requiring the combined expertise of three generations of Cellar Masters. A solid gold collar and signature fleur-de-lys crystal stopper adorn every decanter. Its Baroque-style glass and design recall the grandeur of the Baroque era of King Louis XIII, while its noble taste pleases palettes the world over today.
From its form to its finish, Louis XIII Rémy Martin Grande Champagne Cognac is a
royal drink indeed.
One Bottle of Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac
Donated by:
Rémy Martin
Winning Bid: $1,800
Take the stress out of entertaining and have a custom designed pastry buffet delivered for your next party paired the champagne.
"1996 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame – Tightly-packed with notes of citrus oil, orange rind, white peach, honeysuckle, and brioche, the medium to full-bodied 1996 La Grande Dame Brut should age well for 15-20 years. Crisp, fresh, and backward, it is another brillian example from the exquisite 1996 vintage" Robert Parker
- Four Bottles of 1996 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame
- Custom designed pastry buffet for 12
Donated by:
Jennifer Reed
Winning Bid: $800
"Tasting at Marcassin with Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer is one of the more satisfying appointments a wine critic could have. This is commitment to excellence at its highest level. An unwavering, uncompromising brilliance and focus is reflected in not only meticulous work in the vineyard, but also in highly detailed winemaking that consistently succeeds in producing some of the finest Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs in the world. Even more interesting, since they have rarely given interviews, will be the two books that Turley and Wetlaufer are writing independently of each other. They possess an accumulation of knowledge and experience that is, as the advertising industry would say, "priceless." Hopefully some of that will soon make its way onto the written pages for future generations". Robert Parker
One bottle each of the following:
2003 Marcassin Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
2003 Marcassin Bondi Home Ranch Sonoma Coast
2004 Marcassin Chardonay Sonoma Coast
2005 Colgin Cariad
Donated by
Joan and Michael Schweitz
Winning Bid: $1,500
Here's the only time we can think of when it's a good thing to get taken to the cleaners.
Located just past a tiny bridge on a secluded little block in the sleepy village of Yountville, California, The French Laundry has been acclaimed as one of the best restaurants in the world. Super-chef Thomas Keller has created a dining fantasy from this beautifully converted (yes) laundry shop. You can fully expect to linger tranquilly for hours at your table here while course after magnificent course, nine in all, appears before you, each in tiny portions so as not to tire your palate. The layers of flavors that Chef Keller achieves are unlike anything you've ever experienced. His masterpieces will astonish you by their presentation. The Restaurant's Master Sommelier will even select a perfectly matched wine from the award winning wine list to accompany each dish. And, as if all of this wasn't enough, we have included some great wines for you to have as parting gifts.
Includes one .750 bottle of:
1975 Pichon Lalande
1983 Palmer
2000 Colgin Cariad
2001 Marcassin Blue Slide Ridge Pinot Noir
Please note:
· Dinners do not include tax and gratuity.
· The included wines are for personal use and cannot be brought to dinner.
· The included wines will be sent to only one successful bidder.
Donated by
Annie and Roger Warwick
Winning Bid: $4,200
Kathryn and Leo Vecellio recently discovered a hidden little gem in Napa Valley. Fleury Estate Winery is located in Rutherford in the heart of Napa Valley. Claudia and Brian Fleury have created a luxury boutique winery with premium Napa Valley terroir. Fleury allows the grape to take center stage in every barrel, bottle and glass of their wines. These small production wines are only available at the winery. Only a handful of 3.0L etched double magnums are produced. Be the lucky bidder to walk away with this amazing collection before the word gets out!
Includes one signed etched double-magnum (3.0L) each of:
2006 Passionne' (Reserve Blend)
2006 Lauren Bryce – Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Old Wagon Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 F in Red (Proprietary Blend)
2006 Z-Cab (Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon)
2006 Pinot Noir
Donated by:
Brian and Claudia Fleury
Winning Bid: $2,600
And, as if this weren't enough, we also are including a few bottles of some great wine to share with your friends. Whether you go to Café Boulud or Café Boulud comes to you, World-renowned chef Daniel Boulud, needs no introduction to those who appreciate the absolute best in fine cuisine. His culinary genius is responsible for some of the greatest restaurants in the world today. His executive chef at Café Boulud, Zach Bell and pastry chef, Matthew Petersen, have the same engaging flair and, of course, the same unparalleled skills that place them at the top of the list of great chefs. We feel very fortunate to be able to offer you this wonderful opportunity.
Dinner for 12 in your home catered by Café Boulud and
One mixed case of Arger-Martucci Vineyards (Napa)
One case of Cherry Hill Pinot Noir (Oregon)
A case (wood) of La Madonne 2004, vin de pays d'Oc.
Donated by:
Dinner by Cafe Boulud
Wines by:
Robert Epstein
Robert and Lydia Forbes
Winning Bid: $8,500


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Finance strategy and operating model
A fresh look at finance strategy and operating model for a more impactful CFO team
A fresh look at finance strategy and operating model for a more impactful CFO team
In a dynamic and highly complex environment, businesses are leveraging opportunities to enhance customer experiences and create new business models. CFOs are starting to redefine their functional strategies and operating models to reflect this, and leveraging digital technologies allows for drastically more efficient organizations and radically new business insights.
The CFO domain is changing rapidly: the finance function will develop significantly by 2020 and beyond. The future will lead to a much higher degree of automation and outsourcing of several non-core finance areas. In addition, new areas focusing on analytics and corporate data models will emerge.
Strategic mindshift into a redefined business partner role:
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WASHINGTON – Many national parks offer visitors more than just the beauty of nature. They also offer a history lesson.
Prince William Forest Park has some World War II history behind it that many people may not be aware of.
Over 6,000 people trained in the park, near Dumfries, Va., to be spies, to intercept radio signals and to do translation, says National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis.
"This is a very important place, in terms of the training ground that helped us win World War II," he says.
People also trained at Catoctin, which is now known as Camp David.
During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was one solution to the widespread joblessness that America faced. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt took men from their homes and gave them jobs in the woods.
Millions of people were in camps across the country doing restoration work, planting trees, building trails and facilities. Some of them worked in Prince William Forest Park.
Jarvis, whose father was in the CCC, says it hardened that generation, which in turn helped prepare the nation for the war that followed.
This week is a good chance to learn more about the parks history. It's National Park week, so admission to all National Parks is free.
WTOP's Kathy Stewart contributed to this report.
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Explore God's Love and Express Your Creativity
Being friends with God is fun, real, and exciting...and so is this activity book No more generic mazes or humdrum puzzles. The Friends With God Activity Book boosts kids' confidence with inspiring drawing and writing adventures on every page. Plus, they'll be immersed in what it really means to grow closer to God.
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Colorful Tortellini Salad
Here's a great meatless recipe with real Mediterranean flair that's hearty enough to qualify as an entrée. Laced with a tart vinaigrette dressing and bursting with strips of sweet pepper, onion and zucchini, it's also colorful enough to serve as a pretty side dish. Thanks to subscriber Stacey Mofle in Universal City, Texas for this tasty dish!
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes7 servings
- 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
- 1-1/2 cups julienned zucchini
- 1-1/2 cups julienned yellow summer squash
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion, halved
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, yellow squash and mushrooms in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper. Cook 1 minute longer or until garlic is tender.
- Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the squash mixture, red pepper and onion. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve with a slotted spoon.


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Kelly Barner owns, manages, and edits Buyers Meeting Point. She has a unique perspective on procurement from the numerous roles she has held during her 15+ years in procurement. Kelly worked for Ahold USA (parent company of grocery chains Stop & Shop, Hannaford, Giant Landover, and more) on their not for resale sourcing team, specializing in systems implementation and hired services category sourcing. She spent three years as the Associate Director of consulting services at Emptoris before it was acquired by IBM in 2011.
Since 2009, she has covered procurement news, events, publications, solutions, trends, and relevant economics at Buyers Meeting Point. Buyers Meeting Point provides the procurement industry with an events calendar, blog, active social media network, and podcast, all of which are trusted sources of information for practitioners and solution providers alike. Kelly has several regular columns throughout the industry, and in the summer of 2016 was appointed to become the Business Survey Chair for the ISM-New York Report on Business.
Kelly has her MBA from Babson College as well as an MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons College. Kelly has co-authored three books: 'Supply Market Intelligence for Procurement Professionals: Research, Process, and Resources' (2014), 'Procurement at a Crossroads: Career Impacting Insights into a Rapidly Changing Industry' (2016), and 'Finance Unleashed: Leveraging the CFO for Innovation' (2017). Kelly is also the General Manager of Art of Procurement.
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Argentinian overclocker nacho_arroyo got a new motherboard recently, namely X58A-OC, and broke his old PB overclock he previously held with the X58A-UD9. The new frequency is a massive 7052Mhz on a retail Core i7 980X, wow!
To find out more about the world's first dedicated OC motherboard visit this page!
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This is a blog that I've written in a hurry so as not to let the words swirling in my head escape my fingers on the page. In my tenure at SMEP, I've never attended the weekly devotional, held every Monday morning from 8-10 in the morning. I always thought of myself as a secularist, and I assumed that attending would make me uncomfortable – after all, I come from a place where there is separation of church and everything. I've grown up in the deeply religious "bible belt" of the Southern United States, and I just assumed that at SMEP, the devotional would take the color of some of the church services I have attended back home.
Nothing prepared me for what I experienced today, as I attended devotion for the first time. As a community builder and activist, I know that sometimes we pull ourselves out of our own comfort zone to forge connections with others. I felt that by attending the morning devotional today, I'd show my co-workers that I cared about this institution and that I am interested in connecting with all of them on a deeper level.
SMEP is an organization that was born out of the highly influential organization, the National Council of Churches Kenya, an ecumenical Christian governing body that is an opinion leader in the country. This is a religious institution. Employees are asked if they are saved when they come on board. Meeting and trainings begin with prayer, and end with prayer. These people are serious about their god.
This morning however, when I sat in the devotional for the first time, I got some surprised, but happy looks. We open the devotion with song, and I falter, not used to the tunes, but pick them up quickly – my voice cracking from the diesel fumes I've inhaled on my daily walk to the office.
The songs set the tone for the rest of the meeting, we've cleared our throats, found our collective voices, and then we begin individual prayers. Most pray out loud and the room is filled with the voices of everyone at the head office. I hear snippets of others' prayers; "thank you oh God, oh Father, for keeping this institution alive and for all the blessings you have given us…" " ….my children safe and for your continued healing, My God…" " …for my family and my loved ones, watch over them, and continue providing…"
My prayer is silent, more meditative, and begins by putting everyone that I love in a "bubble" of love and protection. I come to realize that this time; my bubble includes all the people that I work with and the wonderful friends who have become family here in Nairobi- the other Kiva fellows and their teams, my neighbors, people who I have had the privilege to meet since being here. My bubble has expanded, and a new, larger family is a part of my life now and I am so thankful.
I begin to tear. How is it that I've come to Kenya to learn and tell the stories of others whose lives have been changed at SMEP, and I finally understand my OWN story? I fruitlessly try to wipe away the tears so that my mascara doesn't run, but they keep coming.
Over the past year and a half I've lost family and friends to suicide. I've lost the love of my life. I was told that my father might need a kidney transplant and that I would have to be tested as a donor. A month before coming to Kenya I was in a horrible car accident and thought that I wouldn't be able to come. My life has transformed. I've come to realize that passion is the only thing in life worth pursuing and if you aren't feeling a fire for something – let it go. So many deaths, so much lost, so many lessons to learn.
But I've come here, heart empty, only to have it filled with the love of a new family, and a new country that has made me feel at home. I would save this blog for my last but my heart is flowing with so much, that I feel the momentum will be lost if I don't convey how fortunate I am to be here even telling this to you.
We come here to find and tell stories. But the Kiva Fellows also each have their own story to tell. Each of us leaves something behind to come and open our hearts to new people and experiences. My heart has been filled, each and every day that I have been here. I love my "family" here that lets me cook experimental Indian meals and feed them without any reservations about my ability as a chef. Or the co-worker that sings with me in the 14-seater shared vans called matatus that we take into the field to visit borrowers. The family that prays in the morning devotional that they are thankful for me and my commitment and that they implore god to help me stay in Kenya permanently. The ones that take me out dancing after a hard week in the field. The people I have re-learned how to laugh with. Everyone here, who has helped me heal.
What does this have to do with microfinance? It's all about framework. The CEO said in the devotional today "If you are here to make a living, you are in the wrong place. Making a living should be your second priority; your first priority should be to change a life." She's setting the tone for the week, and I find such peace in her message. Sometimes we take this message for granted, that with our hearts open to possibility, we can enter the world and connect with people, even during a first meeting. I go in to the field and smile at the possibility -that the person I see is touching my life, and maybe I am touching theirs. Clients at SMEP have become my "mamas," maternal figures to me at a time when I am so far away from real family. The CEO urges the team to find the real reason for all of this. We connect one loan at a time, to a person, a family, a story. We tell those stories to you in the profiles and journals; we share stories of our own on the blog. My own story has taken on a life of its own here in Kenya. My heart is open. I am the spark and the flame, and I want to keep burning – never losing my passion for changing a life.
I am a very fortunate woman to be able to open my heart, and let tears of joy flow. To sing words of praise, and to be with family. In Kenya they say "Karibu", which means welcome. And I have never felt more welcome, or more at home, than I do here.
Kiva Love!
Avani Parekh-Bhatt, KF9
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I want to return once again to President Obama's answers to questions from the young people at his My Brother's Keeper town hall. These were some of the most fascinating exchanges I've seen with the President. He opened his own processes up in a way that he's rarely done before. From my own personal experience, that's what mentoring is all about. So perhaps it should come as no surprise given the context.
There was a second half to President Obama's response to the question about how he deals with the judgement of others.
But I do think that one of the things, as you grow up you start trying to figure out, is who gives you constructive criticism because they're invested in the same things you are but maybe can see some things you can't, versus folks who are just -- what did somebody say -- hating, somebody just hating, just haters -- I won't go there, but -- (laughter) -- but people who maybe are providing less constructive criticism where I can't really use it because no matter what I do, there may be something else that they're criticizing. The object of it is not to advance a goal.The President laid out a three-pronged approach to determining whether or not someone is providing constructive criticism:
And so one thing you should learn is if somebody is being constructive in their criticism, usually they're not criticizing you, they're criticizing your actions and what you do, and are giving you something specific. So if a coach is coaching Chris and just says, you're a buster, you can't play -- that's not constructive criticism. If they say, Chris, right now you're dribbling too much and you need to move the ball around because then five guys are going to touch it and we'll have more motion -- that becomes constructive criticism.
Well, that's true in your lives as well. So you can usually tell -- if somebody is being constructive, they're telling you something specific that you can change, that you can test to see if it's going to make things better. And if they can't, if all they're saying is you're not worth nothing, then that's probably not something that you want to pay a lot of attention to.
- Does it advance a common goal?
- Is it a criticism of what you do or who you are?
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In Fig. 4 we have a power chord-filled rock riff that moves from a basic quarter-note pulse to a dotted-quarter feel.
Moving over to funk music, we have Fig. 5with a guitar arrangement loosely emulating bass and horn lines. The first audio example has the click on beats 2 and 4 and then a dotted eighth-note pulse.
Finally, for some mathematic fun, here's a polyrhythmic idea (Fig. 6) where double-stops are played a dotted eighth-note apart, until the phrase turns around and the pattern breaks to land back on the "1." For this exercise, we have three audio examples. The first one is with a quarter-note pulse, the second one is with a dotted eighth-note pulse, and the final one is with me counting the quarter-notes out loud so you can hear where everything lines up.
During the first phrase, those hits will line up exactly with the metronome, until the phrase turns around. At that point, the pattern breaks to land the new phrase back on "1." The dotted eighth-note of the metronome keeps going, so the guitar and the metronome won't line up during that phrase or the next one. They finally land back together on the fourth phrase. Have fun with this one!
The different pulses serve different purposes, but all work toward the general goal of improving your perception of time. The quarter-note pulse is a good way to work on accuracy, while the "two and four" pulse helps your sense of space and groove, and offers a bit of a swing. The dotted pulses help you internalize time on a deeper level, as they both have you focus on getting locked in against an underlying quarter-note pulse that should almost be second nature. Try practicing lines and solo licks with this method to get your lead playing more grooving.


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Together with Equator Architects, we have built the a Plantwire project on the island of Södermalm in central Stockholm. Located in the lobby area, the plantwires gives a warm welcome to visitors and tenants.
We are happy to present a beatiful project in Göteborg.
Plantwall, Plantwires, a waterfall and floor plantations create a beautiful atrium.
By the end of 2012 the first Plantwire project in the world was finally was realized. These free hanging plantations can now be seen at the Emporia shopping mall located at new train station "Hyllie" in between Malmö and Copenhagen.
The Plantwires are located in one of the center squares of the building stretching from the green rooftops down through the building.
Thank you to WIngårdh arkitektkontor!
Wagenaar Mode incorporated 2 Plantwalls in their new shop design. The walls are situated directly on top of each other, and are interrupted by the first floor. When entering, it looks like a single 6 meter high Plantwall. We were asked to leave some dead leaves because customers didn't believe the plants were real.
In the lobby of Global Pharmacia Poland, you are now welcomed by a Plantwall.
We congratulate restaurant EAT ME with the 9- they received from the Netherlands most famous restaurant critic, mr. Johannes van Dam. He also liked our Plantwall, which makes us even happier. Read the article here (in Dutch).
We welcome ms Andrea Kovacs as our new partner for the Hungarian market. For Plantwall requests in Hungary, please contact her on:
Design 4 elements is an exhibition of Swedish design in relation to the four elements earth, wind and fire. And water of course. Green Fortunes contribution to this exhibition is Streamgarden. This summer, Design 4 elements has been exhibited in Gdynia city museum, Poland, between July 9th and August 31st and at the Institute for industrial design in Warsaw from 17th of September until the 11th of November.
During June, the first Plantwall in Berlin, Germany, was completed.
Our Japanse website www.greenfortune.jp is now open!
If you think seeing a lush green Plantwall in the waiting room will make you recover faster , Gustavsbergs health care center is the one for you.
By the end of May we will re-open the rooftopgarden at Kulturhuset Terrassen Plan 5. This year as a hydroponic summer season herb garden.
The Allrum exhibition, shown in Helsingborg in 2005, shown at Hotel de Ville, Paris in cooperation with Centre Culturel Suèdois and Helsingborg city. The exhibition will be open between 1st of March and 15th April.
We have now installed a hydroponic system at restaurant Babs, Stockholm. This system supplies the restaurant with fresh herbs, atmosphere and decoration.
Striving up to 8 meters of height passing throught the void, Green Fortunes Plantstalagmites creates visual contact between the floor levels.
130 m2 Plantwall at Center Syd, Löddeköpinge, in cooperation with Sweco architects.
In collaboration with Wingårdh, Green Fortune has invented a new tree. To be seen at Emporia food court in Malmö.
Caroli is from the beginning a 1970s block in central Malmö, incorporating both flats and a shopping mall in the street level. The shopping part of Caroli is step by step converted to today's standards. The upgrade is based on a program made by Schmidt Hammer Lassen from Denmark. We are glad that they choose to incorporate a vertical garden, or Plantwall as we prefer to call it!
Thanks also to Reform architects in Malmö, Forsen and Profi.
Enexis was looking for a way to revitalize one of it's ofcourse buildings. Naturally Green Fortune was happy to make a contribution; we constructed two Plantwalls with thousands of plants, which now form the lungs of the building. Welcome to the jungle!
Wouldn´t it be nice to have your dental clinic located among the sand dunes of the beach? Green Fortune has contributed to Graft lab´s imaginary set up with two Plantwalls at recently expanded KU 64 in Berlin.
Green Fortune would like to congratulate i29 interior architects for receiving a prestigeous award: the BDA 2010! We are pretty proud about this too, since a Plantwall is a prominent features in the project design. According to the jury report the Plantwall creates a brilliant outside effect visible throughout the house.
We are very happy to welcome you to boutique Nine in Lumine 2, Shinjuku Tokyo.
This year the Sweden Style stand at 100% design in Jingu Gaien, Tokyo included a 16m2 Green Fortune Plantwall.
Our first Plantwall in Denmark is located in a city spa shop in Aarhus. Make a visit to see the Plantwall as you enter, or book a treatment!
Streamgarden was featured in the first edition of the Cool Hunting book, a selection of products considered cool by editior Dave Evans. Buy the book from www.eaststreet.com.au
Welcome to this years biggest event for hydroheads in the Stockholm metropolitan area.
Location: Restauant Babs, Birger jarlsgatan 37, Stockholm.
Date: 8th of April
Time: 16:00 – 19:00
Old school soil users are of course welcome!
Bring your seeds, get your free give-away plant, swap your cuttings and have a drink!
Green Fortune built two Plantwalls for Vapianos biggest restaurant in Sweden yet.
Now it is possible to fit a Plantwall everywhere.
Eat your fresh pasta next to a plantwall at new Vapiano Skrapan in Södermalm, Stockholm.
Tengbom architects has created a new design program for Karolinska Institutet and their different campus areas. In the concept 'Home away from home', plants are important elements. Both as green walls, but also along a stylized stream of water. In this project, Green Fortune made two Plantwalls measuring 17 and 11 meter each as well as the new plantations on the ground.
For a new office of the Dutch Rabobank, designed by Quub Interior Concepts, we made this small Plantwall. The Plants will greet you when you enter the building, there is no way to miss this beautiful Plantwall.
As the first airport lounge in the world, LOT's lounge at Frederic Chopin airport, Warsaw, has been equipped with a Plantwall.
Constructed against a curved wall, and behind a stairs: this Plantwall really is something else. It's over 6 metres high and located in the central lobby of the building. The reception desk is located opposed to it and the receptionist told us that she has the best view in the office. We gladly believe her.
"Lets meet under the tree for a coffee"! Built Identity has used Plantwall to create a place for relaxed moments during a busy work day at TrygVesta corporate headquarters in Denmark.
Plantwall at software company Polopoly.
Between 30 of August and 17 September, Streamgarden is exhibited at Design 4 Elements - Contemporary Swedish Design in Essen, Germany.
On March 9th, Filippa K opened the first concept store for their new brand Ease. Green Fortune are very happy to present our first Plant Wall project in this beautiful environment.
The exhibition is arranged by the Swedish Institute and the Swedish Embassy. It will be open 22nd of October - 11th of December. The picture is from the opening and they are looking at Streamgarden of course.
They will later be part of a bigger exhibition named "Fiction Hotel". ALready now cultivation has started. It can be enjoyed by all visitors to the roof of the 5th floor of Kulturhuset, named "Stockholmsterassen".
Green Fortune exhibits Streamgarden at 'Allrum - from H55 to H05' exhibition in Helsingborg between the 13th of May and 4th of September 2005. The exhibition consists of 50 year old classics from H55 and contemporary interesting design.
Green Fortune will exhibit at Stockholm Furniture Fair 9 -13 February 2005. You will find us in AREA 05 and stand B02:12. Stockholm Furniture Fair takes place in Alvsjo, Stockholm.
Tubegarden – a hydroponic allotment garden
Plantwire – the urban hanging garden
Green Fortune will be present at the first EILO (European Interior Landscape Organisation) international conference 'Breaking down the borders' in the Netherlands, starting November 2nd. We're thrilled to be there, and you can find our stand in the lounge area. Drop by and say hi! See also www.eilo.eu/breaking-down-de-boarders
With a total of four Plantwalls, of which two are of this size, this is our biggest project in Poland so far.
We welcome ms Ann Bech as our new partner for the Danish market. For Plantwall requests in Denmark, please contact her on:
Our first Plantwall in London can be seen at Yu-Foria Frozen Yoghurt Co, 38 Beak St, Soho.
Green Fortunes Danish office is located in Soho house in Copenhagens meatpacking district. This lovely Plantwall can bee seen in the lobby.
"Med asfalt istället för jord under naglarna har Green Fortune skapat en egen nisch mellan arkitektur och odling. Deras växtväggar frodas på allt fler ställen, som ett stående grönt inslag anpassat till miljöer där...
The newest member in the Green Fortune family is Green Fortune Nederland.
The first Russian Plantwall was completed at East Capitals office in Romanov Dvor.
Sigtunahöjden is a Swedish hotel with inspiration from China. Green Fortune has created a more inspiring main entrance with a six meter long Plantwall.
We are glad to announce that we have a sales partner in Japan. Buy Japanese version of Streamgarden either via www.roomkit.com or by visiting the irl shop in Kobe.
Green Fortune was invited to be one of the 5 designers in Taiwan based Eslite Magazine Design Competition, focusing on the office environment.
Green Fortune was invited to the annual Living Design exhibition at Hangaram Design museum in Seoul. This years theme was the ideal kitchen for today and tomorrow. Our contribution was a Streamgarden, used as a herb garden in the kitchen.
Between 10-14 of February, Streamgarden is exhibited at Ambiente Fair, Frankfurt as part of the Swedish exhibition Design 4 Elements.
We welcome all visitors to our Rooftop Allotment Garden at Stockholmsterassen on the 5th floor. For photos, please see our FORUM section.
Green Fortune's first plant swap meet will take place on Saturday 9th of April from 17:00 at restaurang Indigo, Götgatan 19, Stockholm. Welcome!


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