 as much as we might hope when it comes to their attitudes about sexual harassment or sexual assault. Research backs this up: Men have been shown to underestimate the psychological damage of rape and are more likely to victim blame.
With history and the patriarchy stacked against me, I spent months agonizing over whether or not I should go public. I bounced the idea off countless female friends and associates and in the process I noticed a rather shocking generational divide. Women over 40 had been conditioned to keep quiet, to navigate around land mines without complaint, to never be perceived as a whiner. They told me it would be career suicide, that I could be black balled.
But young women? My college-aged daughter and her feminist friends inspired me to no end. They thought it preposterous that I would consider not talking. If these bright, loud young women were unafraid to speak while female, then a full-blown, big-mouthed adult woman like myself shouldn’t be either.
This, too, will pass. And when this storm passes your voice will be more steady and stronger than ever.
Yet, I wasn’t wrong about the backlash. I endured my share of public humiliation. The trolls sent me violent threats (a chainsaw up the vagina, anyone?) and one published the addresses of my kids’ schools online. But, as my attorney and friend Lisa Bloom advised me, once you walk through the fire, you will come out stronger and more self-confident. And she was right.
It’s been reported that Dr. Ford has received so many death threats that the FBI has been called to investigate. This is what happens to women who have the audacity to speak out. But I want Dr. Ford to know this: You are not alone. This, too, will pass. And when this storm passes your voice will be more steady and stronger than ever. This country is filled with women who understand the risk you took speaking out and your bravery now. And we’re with you.
Oregon’s Willamette Valley is comprised of American Viticultural Areas that represent different soil types and microclimates impacting the profile of wines from those sites. Our wines are grown in four of Oregon’s distinct viticultural areas, or wine regions.
We have a small test vineyard on Parrett Mountain, but also manage long-term contracts for blocks at six sustainably farmed vineyards located throughout the Willamette Valley. We think that this creates diversity between our single vineyard designate Pinot Noir and adds complexity to our Willamette Valley and Heredity blends of Pinot Noir.
Palmer Creek Vineyard was planted by owners Larry and Janet Richards in 1999. It is 10 acres certified as LIVE, affirming its sustainable practices.
Maresh Vineyard is one of the oldest and most revered vineyards in Oregon, having been first planted in 1970 by Jim Maresh.
Kalita Vineyard, owned by Sherry and Arthur Kalita, is 22 acres that is LIVE certified and farmed sustainably. This vineyard is in a lovely south, southeast and southwest facing bowl.
Deux Vert Vineyard, originally planted by Mike and Patty Green and now owned by Quinn and Debbie Stepan, is the home of both our Viognier and some of our Pinot Noir.
Fairsing Vineyard, owned by Mike and Mary Ann McNally, was planted in 2006 at a high elevation that is LIVE certified and sustainably farmed.
Le Pavillon Vineyard, owned by Bill and Eve Holloran, is a 9 acre vineyard planted in the early 1970s in the Dundee Hills on volcanic soil. It is farmed organically and biodynamically.Face masks particle filtration efficiency (BFE) tester is device to determine the particle filter penetration and filtration efficiency for respiratory protective devices and face masks. The tester with particle generator can provide sodium chloride particles and paraffin oil particles. It can measure the particle penetration, filtering efficiency and the breathing resistance delta P. It is widely used in quality control, research and development, certification, manufacturing or testing industry, etc.
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You spent a year on the Challenge Tour after turning pro. How useful was that experience as a stepping-stone?
When I was in high school, I thought that maybe I’d be good enough to try European Tour Q-School when I was 18. I decided to go to college instead, and then I tried Q-School straight after that. I was actually tenth going into the final round and shot 78 to just miss out on my card. Maybe that was the best round of my life. I played badly, but it was good that I shot 78 because I don’t think I was ready for the main tour at that stage. I’m sure I would have got many punches! Instead, I finished high up on the Challenge Tour, got some good experience and earned my card for 2007 that way.
It was a big win and it felt really important to me. People back home in Sweden were telling me they thought I had a good career ahead of me, and they thought many things about me, but I didn’t think as strongly about myself as they did. When I won the European Masters it was a confirmation for myself that I could do it. People can say all sorts of things but ultimately you need to prove it to yourself.
How did the media in Sweden react to your win at the Nordea Masters in 2011?
They reacted like they thought I was going to conquer the world. They tried to blow things up without really doing their research. Anyone out there can win a tournament; to then go out and win a lot is a different story. I knew I had a bunch of stuff that I needed to work on to play at the top level. A win proves you have stuff going for you, but I’m a realist. I didn’t really take in what the media said because they didn’t do their research. You need to be careful what you think of yourself.
You had a couple of decent, albeit winless, seasons after that, but then struggled with your wrist. Could you give us the full story on that?
It was very frustrating. I