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Bubu Hotel
Why:A pit stop for 24 hours of self-worth treatment en route to pick up my American work visa.
When:April 2015
Who:Solo bureaucracy run.
Granada buildings.
Bubu details.
Gorgeous hut-style bedroom.
The owners and I…from helping with my visa to sorting out every other part of my stay, these gents spared nothing in accommodating me.
Volcano views.
The pool.
Poolside lounges.
Met this local on my travels.
The hotel.
Highs & Lows
The service; I was having a visa meltdown as no one in the city seemed to know where the visa center was, which was not an official destination, but an unmarked villa with no signage whatsoever. I was escorted by a staff member to another hotel that luckily directed us to the right place…without this personal assistance, I may still be living in Granada, sans passport. Pierre and his partner were extremely accommodating.
The luxurious elegance; the rooms were really beautiful, well curated and thought out. From the personalized art touches to the bed and the furniture, everything felt luxe. I loved the slightly offbeat pieces, like the two-headed tiger in the bar, which Pierre's friend Cyndi Lauper also apparently loved. Great minds.
The pool; I just loved the setting and the terrace. It really felt like an oasis.
Ambience; I did not meet anyone also staying at the hotel. It was more quiet - I wanted a bit more atmosphere. But then again, atmos gets me in trouble, so the serenity was a blessing in disguise.
The Barometer
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- Website
- Life Changing
- Environmental Consciousness
- Overall Value
- Night's Sleep
- Service
- Amenities
- Takable Treats
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Important Bits
- Type
A grand colonial house.
- Vibe
Chichi... an exclusive haven for the jetset traveller.
- Location
Located in the heart of Granada, Nicaragua's most charming city with colorful Spanish architecture, markets, quaint shopping and a tourist-free environment. Granada is within easy reach of the (much less desirable) capital Managua and airport as well as arms length away from the local volcano Mombacho and its active bubblings. Also close to the Isletas, born from the volcano's eruptions a few million years ago.
- Rooms
Five junior suites.
- Music
Well curated but chilled.
- Year Opened
- Designed By
The property was meticulously restored using the best materials from local artisans. The vision was overseen by a French specialist of luxury hotel design and an architect.
- Pool/Gym
Yes, divine. I had my own private corner that looked out onto the 43 foot lap pool. No gym, but with the option of private yoga lessons or walking around the local town, who needs a horrid treadmill?
- Restaurant
Yes, beautiful Nicaraguan breakfast with local fare on the patio & lunch throughout the day.
- Bar
The bar here is a really big deal…moody but saucily lit, it has a mature feel to it and is the perfect place to sink into a chair and savor a cocktail or a cigar from the local mountains.
- Minibar
- Wifi
- Children
Too sophisticated, hire a nanny.
- Price
Costly, but with due cause.
Parque Central
Parque Central, Ave Vega, Granada, Nicaragua
This is the city's main fixture, and everything seems to stem from it. Highly recommend your walk starts here.
Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho
Reserva Natural Volcan Mombacho, Granada
1345 meters up, with an active crater. There were Nicaraguan cowboys near the entrance when I visited…highly recommend.
Go for a wander
Granada, Nicaragua
Nothing beats a back alley stroll when there are men on horses, women brandishing pigeons, fruit stalls, local art and crafts and friendly people to see. With a mountainous backdrop –just wandering around is the best way to experience Central American scenery at its finest.
Bubu Hotel
Bubu Hotel, Granada, Nicaragua
Must Bring
A Spanish guidebook
You need to speak some phrases of the language if you can! I really felt it here, but this may have been due to the visa experience. Thank god for the Bubu staff!
Nike AirMax white
This is a walking town.
A neat canvas bag
While it's not super edgy, this is still Central America so leave your Céline at home. We recommend the David Shrigley Kleptomania tote to deter any would be thieves #controversy
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Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein had expected to be sentenced to death, but his morale is high and "made of steel," his defense team said yesterday, adding that they will appeal the verdict.
"I was among 12 defense lawyers who met Saddam Hussein for four hours on Saturday afternoon. His morale was very high, it was made of steel," Tunisian lawyer Ahmad Siddiq told reporters in a phone interview from Baghdad.
"He told us he was convinced he would get the death sentence and he said `you have done everything you could, but the court was manipulated,'" Siddiq said.
In a separate phone interview from Baghdad, Saddam's lead Iraqi lawyer Khalil al-Dulaimi dismissed as "invalid" the Iraqi High Tribunal that issued the "unfair" death sentence yesterday against Saddam.
"We consider the verdict as unfair because if the court had been honest it would have acquitted Saddam and his comrades because they have not committed any crime," Dulaimi added.
Saddam and two of his senior allies were sentenced to death by hanging after the court found them guilty of crimes against humanity over the massacre of 148 Shiite villagers after a 1982 assassination attempt in the Iraqi village of Dujail.
Dulaimi, who was among the lawyers who met Saddam, said that the convicted former Iraqi leader urged the Iraqi people during the meeting to unite their ranks, free Iraq of foreign occupation and "avoid any act of vengeance."
Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday slammed the trial and sentencing of Saddam and six co-accused as a failure to establish the facts and, as a result, a loss for the victims.
The trial "was a failure to establish an indisputable record of the facts and a sense of responsibility for what happened," HRW's director for international justice Richard Dicker told reporters by telephone from New York.
"It was a lost opportunity to give a sense of the rule of law and a loss for the victims in that the trial and verdict are unlikely to stand the test of time," he said.
"The trial offered the opportunity to bring justice to the villagers of Dujail who suffered enormously," Dicker said, adding he was still awaiting the detailed judgements to see how well charges and verdicts were linked by evidence.
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For six years, Oxana Malaya spent her life living in a kennel with dogs. Totally abandoned by her alcoholic mother and father, she was discovered behaving more like an animal than a human child. She had become a terrifying example of feral children.
She ran on all fours, panted with her tongue hanging out, bared her teeth and barked, just like the dogs she had been living with.
For two centuries, wild children have been the subjects of fascinating study. Raised without love or social interaction, wild or feral children pose the question 'what is it that makes us human?' Since Oxana's discovery, scientists have looked for clues in the handful of other recorded cases of feral children in their efforts to rehabilitate her.
Dr Bruce Perry of the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, Texas tells us "One of the central questions, in all of science, that have to do with humans is: Are we a product of our genes or a product of our experiences, the old nature or nurture issue."
Feral Children
The doctors attempting to rehabilitate Oxana Malaya first want to learn the facts of her story. The information was sketchy. Oxana was born in November 1983 in Novaya Blagoveschenka, Ukraine. She weighed 5lb 11oz and had no abnormalities.
Her parents were alcoholics and, one night, too drunk to care, they left their daughter outside. Looking for warmth, the three-year-old crawled into the farm kennel and curled up with the mongrel dogs who probably saved her life.
A concerned neighbour finally reported Oxana's case to the authorities when the girl was eight. By then the effects of her time with the dogs had created serious consequences for Oxana's development.
Anna Chalaya, director of the Odessa Institute recalls "She was more like a little dog than a human child. She couldn't speak, or could hardly speak. In Fact, she didn't seem to think it was necessary to speak at all".
Lyn Fry an educational psychologist observers "When we're talking about how a child learns to live with dogs, there's obviously no deal, as such. There's give and take, the dogs give their love, attention, and acceptance in a sense, while the child has to adapt to the dog's situation. If that means eating raw meat and scavenging the rubbish tip, then that's what has to be done in order to survive".
Oxana did not know what a mirror was and showed no recognition of the reflected image of herself. This lack of self-awareness makes her, in some respects, more like an animal than a human.
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Raised by wolves, the mythical brothers Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, are perhaps the best-known feral children, but real cases are extremely rare and the process of learning how to rehabilitate such children has been slow and difficult.
The first scientifically documented case has a direct bearing on understanding Oxana's condition. It occurred in 1800 in France. Two hunters had been out tracking deer in woods near Aveyron in the South West of France.
For years, villagers had talked of a wild child who lurked in the forest. News of the capture spread fast and sent shockwaves throughout Europe. The young boy was taken to Paris where he was named Victor.
The general medical profession thought him little more than a savage. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard was the only man prepared to investigate the astonishing case in front of him. Confident he could civilise the boy, he began work.
Linda Blair a clinical psychologist explains "Dr Itard's benchmarks for studying what makes us human were empathy and language. I think nowadays we would still agree, but I think we would add to that a sense of self, an awareness of self. Dr Itard was already there because empathy, caring for others, can't really happen unless you have an awareness and a feeling of safety or peace within yourself".
Although progress was slow, Dr Itard and his housekeeper, Madame Guerin, persevered. One lunchtime, as Victor was laying the table, he noticed that Mme. Guerin was crying; she had just lost her husband. Quietly he removed a place setting. This was the breakthrough for which Itard had been waiting. At last Victor was showing real human compassion, or empathy.
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Michael Newton the author of Savage Girls and Wild Boys noted "By doing that, he was showing his ability to put himself in the position of another human being. Something which when he was first brought to Paris would have seemed impossible".
Victor's empathy satisfied Itard's first test of humanity. He had taught the boy to feel, but could Victor now learn to speak? Itard knew that Victor would have to master vowel sounds, the building blocks of language. This time, Victor was at a loss. For him, it was all no more than a game. If the boy couldn't discriminate between sounds it was likely that he would never learn to talk.
For the next 20 years, Victor would live with Mme. Guerin, happy but abandoned by the man who tried to civilise him.
Oxana Malaya was rescued from the wild at a younger age than Victor, but the question still remained as to whether the years spent living with dogs have damaged her chances of ever becoming a socialised human being.
There are few cases of feral children who have been able to fully compensate for the neglect they've suffered. Oxana is now 22, but her future still hangs in the balance. Have scientists learned enough from previous cases to rehabilitate her?
Oxana Malaya has made good progress; she has learned to talk which is unusual in cases of feral children. Linda Blair offers an explanation "Oxana had to have heard language on a regular basis.
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It may not have been directed to her, but she had to have been exposed to it, and also to have seen humans talking to each other". Victor never learned to talk and Genie Wiley, the wild girl from Los Angeles, although able to learn words, never mastered grammar so was unable to hold any kind of conversation.
In order to get a clearer sense of Oxana's intellectual capacities, Dr Lyn Fry asks her to draw a picture of her home with herself in it. "A drawing of a person has always been taken as a good judge of the basic ability and her drawing was what you would expect from a six-year-old".
Dr Fry has also brought some standard cognitive tests to assess Oxana's verbal and non-verbal skills. After an exhaustive session, Oxana only manages to demonstrate the ability of a five-year-old.
Today, Oxana lives in the Baraboy Clinic in Odessa where she works with the farm animals. Dr Vladimir Nagorny offers his view "She's only able to live this practical life in this particular community under the supervision of her carers".
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The administration of President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) should pressure Beijing into promising that it would let other ASEAN nations sign free trade agreements (FTA) with Taiwan if it is sincere about improving economic ties, an economist said at a forum organized by the Taiwan Thinktank in Taipei yesterday morning.
Taiwan Thinktank chairman Chen Po-chih (陳博志) said the proposed economic cooperation framework agreement (ECFA) the administration wants to sign with Beijing would put the nation in an unfavorable position, not only economically but politically.
"It is like hunting: When you surround the animal from all sides it can only fall into your trap," Chen said. "China's suppression is the main reason we cannot sign any FTAs with other nations or join regional cooperation organizations. When China is interested in signing an economic accord with us, its purpose is clear."
A smarter way to go, Chen said, was to demand fair treatment from China rather than begging for special treatment.
"When we discuss further economic cooperation with China, we must ask China to allow other nations to cooperate with us in return," Chen said.
When the nation negotiates an economic pact with China, he said, the government must also begin negotiations on signing FTAs with other nations, such as the US, Japan and ASEAN members.
Chen criticized the Ma administration for exaggerating the damage that the nation's exclusion from the "ASEAN plus one" framework has done. The negative impact was not as significant as the administration has said and the government must immediately call a halt to its plan to sign an ECFA with China, Chen said.
While the government has argued that the economic pact would help normalize cross-strait trade, Chen said it would only make Taiwan more economically dependent on China and in reality economic ties would become more abnormal because the purpose of the accord is to give preferential treatment to trade between Taiwan and China.
The government has said an ECFA would target certain industries so they could reap an "early harvest." Chen dismissed this as a "horrendous deception," saying that other industries would pay a much higher price in the future.
Chiou Jiunn-rong (邱俊榮), an economics professor at National Central University, said he was not confident that China would allow other nations to sign FTAs with Taiwan because Beijing itself was not keen on signing them.
Saying that it was wishful thinking that an ECFA would benefit only Taiwan, Chiou said that China would ask Taiwan to reciprocate when it demanded tariff reductions or exemptions for certain products or industries.
"Since we set a lot of limits on Chinese products, who do you think will benefit when China asks us to remove these restrictions?" Chiou asked.
While Ma has said the pact would steer clear of the sovereignty issue, Chiou said economic accords, such as an FTA, have long been used by powerful nations such as the US as a political tool to push its own diplomatic agenda.
"It is an important and effective carrot," Chiou said.
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Red Cabbage and Cranberry
In large pan, cook four to six strips of bacon.
Remove cooked bacon and chop into bits.
Take small head of Red Cabbage and cut into strips, third of an inch wide (roughly). (Medium heat) Put cabbage into pot and toss until covered with bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper.
Add half cup of vinegar; I've used white, seasoned rice or apple cider vinegar. Lower heat to low and simmer approximately an hour, tossing regularly.
After an hour. Add (both/either/or); Canned Whole Berry Cranberry sauce, Beer or Ale. Add bacon bits. Watch the liquid as not to add too much. I've used both cranberry sauce and IPA ale but then spent hours simmering to reduce the excess liquid. Lately I've used less.
Lower heat to simmer, grate fresh black pepper on top, add cumin a touch of anise. Toss, cover and leave on stove for another 1 to 2 hours. Stir occasionally.


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On February 17 our group visited the large private game preserve in southeastern Ventura County. Summer-like temperatures with very strong wind conditions prevailed. The high winds held down the number of birds encountered, but we still had a productive walk.
We tallied Snow Goose and nine species of ducks. Raptor highlights were Peregrine, Merlin, Northern Harrier and White-tailed Kite. A previously-reported female Vermilion Flycatcher was present for us. Tricolored Blackbird, Loggerhead Shrike, White-faced Ibis, Greater Yellowlegs, Wilson's Snipe, Long-billed Curlew, American Avocet, Marsh Wren (mostly heard), American Pipit and Savannah Sparrow were noteworthy. Other selected species from our list included Eared Grebe, Black-necked Stilt, Willet, Marbled Godwit, Least Sandpiper, Long-billed Dowitcher, Say's Phoebe, Barn Swallow, Tree Swallow and Western Meadowlark.
After lunch a few of us birded the nearby OrmondBeach area. Some added species of interest there were Mew Gull, Brown Pelican, Lesser Scaup and Green Heron.


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Thermaltake Black Suppressor F31 Quiet Midi PC Gaming Case
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The Suppressor F31 Window mid-tower chassis is the new addition to the Suppressor Series to the Thermaltake case line. Featuring the first chassis with 250mm wide and leading-edge sound reduction panels on all sides, expand your cooling options with removable panels for the perfect balance in silent operation and cooling performance. Supporting a range of motherboard platforms from Mini ITX to ATX solutions, unrivaled liquid cooling expansion and expandability for all high-end GPU solutions users can expect an enthusiast built design they can trust. Features Tt LCS Certified
Tt LCS Certified is a Thermaltake exclusive certification applied to only products that pass the design and hardcore enthusiasts standards that a true LCS chassis should be held to. The Tt LCS certification was created so that we at Thermaltake can designate to all power users which chassis have been tested to be best compatible with extreme liquid cooling configurations to ensure you get the best performance from the best features and fitment.
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Super fine fan filters with excellent protection and reduction against dirt and dust on the top, inside the front-side panel, and at the bottom. Magnetic fan filter on the top simply attach the filter for dust filtration.
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Even though we are quite fond of Mitsubishi's "i" car, our Gizmodo soul takes a special liking to the iPod nano receptacle within its Play Edition. Slide the nano into the appropriately-sized slot and then you can control it from the navigation screen's touch panel.
Choose white or black to match your nano, and listen to your tunes with six speakers. The car starts selling today in Japan for $14,500; there's no word if it will be available in the states. Never mind the car, we just want that plug-in iPod interface, preferably one that will also work with larger iPods.
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Cars damaged by sinkhole at National Corvette Museum
Well I see its true. This is a horrible thing to happen to such a great Museum. Naturally I will try to help in way of donating a portion of my Corvette art profits to help them out. I have a valued and sentimental interest in the museum as I was commission to create a 4 ft by 8 ft wall mural for the entrance display. I hope it didn't get destroyed in the damage. Also I was granted the privilege of having the late Dale Earnhardt Sr to sign 2 of my Corvette prints which were on sale at the time. Sure hope things work out for them. If anyone would to purchase a Corvette print to help out the Museum please go to Danny Whitfield Corvette Prints


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Rainy Day Camping with the Kids
Apr 13, 2017
Kids are full of adventure and energy, they love camping because it gives them a chance to explore new places. What is a kid to do when the weather isn't so great? It can be tough on the kiddos and parents alike when everyone is cooped up inside the RV during poor weather.
We have put together a list of handy items to help you make camping more enjoyable for your kids when the weather is rough.
- -Disposable Ponchos- If you are out and about when wet weather hits a few cheap ponchos are easy to carry with you and will keep everyone dry until you get back to the RV.
- -Cards- a pack or two of regular playing cards is super cheap and you can play endless games with them. This is even a great pre-bedtime activity.
- -Dominos- it's a game that doubles as portable building blocks and you can also make one of those fun domino trails throughout the trailer and watch them all get knocked down. Buy more than one box for alternate domino uses.
- -Crayons and Paper- coloring of course is a great rainy day activity, but you can also use them to create leaf rubbings, draw imaginary treasure maps, play tic-tac-toe and more.
- -Board Games- this is an activity you can get the whole family involved in. Bring some classic board games just make sure you have some even the youngest are able to participate in, toddlers and Monopoly may not be a good combo.
- -Play Doh- who doesn't love play doh? Set the kids up with the fun sculpting doh at the table, you can make it more interesting by having them build something specific or even getting some sculpting clay they can sculpt then bake and make into a souvenir.
- -Paint- why not hop on the ever growing trend of rock painting while out in the woods where many rocks reside? You can paint to keep as a memento or get them ready to hide outside for other campers to find when the weather lets up. Grab a thick stick or two and make your own colorful hiking sticks or just paint on paper.
- -Crafts- what better time to do crafts than when stuck inside? Bring some basic supplies such as embroidery floss for friendship bracelets, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners and pony beads, sculpting clay, puff paints, etc. You can even pack them in individual zip locks to help keep them organized and seem like important individual pre-planned activities.
- -Science Experiments- why not turn your time indoors into a learning opportunity? There are countless science experiments you can do with your kids that require very few supplies and set up. Pinterest is crawling with them. Some of them re so simple you probably already have the supplies packed.
- -Painters Tape and Toy Cars- have your kids create their own roads and paths around the floor of the RV or on the table top and give them some cars to drive around their creation. If you bring pull back cars they can even make a racing strip.
- -Baking Supplies- kids love to help in the kitchen especially when the end result is a yummy baked treat. What better time to whip up a batch of cookies?
- -Unscented Candles and Mini Marshmallows- roast mini mallows over candles using toothpicks as sticks.
There are so many different inside the RV activities you can add to the kit, but this is a good list of basics that will have you prepared and not packing too much extra bulk. Make it a super special thing by packing these items in their own backpack or box and label it the rainy day kit. That way when boredom or sad faces strike at the sight of liquid sunshine you can pull it out and lift the mood.
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Alberto European Extra Hold Styling Gel - 200ml
Alberto European Extra Hold Styling Gel - 200ml
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Alberto European Extra Hold Gel delivers strong control, thickness, and fullness to your locks. It contains aquascreen, which provides a shield against moisture for longer-lasting hold and frizz protection, even in the most humid of conditions. Ideal for creating style and shape, this gel adds fullness and definition to all styles. Plus, you'll enjoy long-lasting strong hold--even in damp or humid weather.
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For maximum lift, apply to wet or damp hair then blow dry. For extra texture and definition, apply the gel to dry hair on individual strands.
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Apply evenly to damp or dry hair. Work through the hair from roots to ends. Mould into shape and leave to dry naturally or style as desired. Avoid contact with eyes.
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Il Bosco
Cortona D.O.C. Syrah
Il Bosco (bottled the first time in 1992) is produced with only Syrah grapes, selected from the best parts of three hillside vineyards planted in 1993, 1995 and 1999. Very intense, clear and concentrated; complex and earthy texture of ground coffee, cocoa bean (mocha), wooden Tuscan cigar box, fresh mint; red fruits and Mediterranean herbs and flowers.
Grape variety:
- Vines training system: spur cordon
- Fermentation: truncated conical wooden vats with maceration on the skins for 20 days.
- Aging: in separate batches, 12 months barriques and 24 months in barrels of 32hl.
- Soil composition: white clay
- First harvest: 1992
- 93 points Antonio Galloni Vinous Media
The 2012 Syrah Il Bosco is gorgeous. A blast of dark cherry and plum hits the palate first. Scents of tobacco, licorice, smoke and leather add shades of aromatic nuance with air. But above all else, the 2012 is a wine of pure, voluptuous fruit. Today, the 2012 is naturally quite primary. Readers who enjoy wines with a bit more aromatic nuance will want to cellar the 2012 for at least a few years. This is an impressive showing.
- 94 points James Suckling
Very pretty aromas of licorice, tar and blueberries plus hints of flowers. Full-bodied, very balanced and silky with ultra-fine tannins and a long and beautiful finish. The texture is so enticing here. Such balance to the wine. Drink or hold.
- 93 points James Suckling
This is a beautifully layered syrah with licorice, blackberry and dried meat aromas and flavors. Full body, round tannins and a fresh finish. Drink or hold.
- 94 points Antonio Galloni Vinous Media
D'Alessandro's 2010 Syrah il Bosco presents compelling varietal nuances with distinctly Tuscan accents, all in an exotic, mid-weight style full of allure. Lavender, violets, mint and sweet spices meld into a core of expressive dark red stone fruits as this beguiling beauty opens up over time. Iron and rose petal are but a few of the nuances that develop in a striking Syrah bursting at the seams with true character. There is much to admire here. The 2010 is a great Bosco."
- 91 points Wine Spectator
Very pretty, with cherry, blackberry and raspberry fruit coating the refined tannins. Fluid and well-defined through the lingering finish of fruit and spice. Best after 2016. 1,250 cases made.
- Grande Vino Slowine 2015
- 93 points "Super Tre Stelle" Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli
- 4 Viti AIS Vitae
- 5 Grappoli FIS Bibenda
- 94 points James Suckling
Complex aromas of dried meat, pancetta and dark fruits follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and lots of subtle fruit. Nutty and minerally at the finish. I like the style and different character in this young wine. Better in 2014.
- 93+ Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2009 Cortona Syrah Il Bosco offers all the plush softness you want from the grape (Syrah) and the place (Tuscany). This is a true beauty with lingering notes of cured meat, dark berry and balsam herb that grow in intensity and momentum as the wine warms in the glass. The mouthfeel is richly textured and dense with an excellent level of extraction and long persistency to match. Il Bosco should hold well for the next decade."
- 93 points Antonio Galloni's Vinous Media
A deep, plush wine, the 2009 Syrah Il Bosco needs time to develop the breadth of its aromas and flavors, but it is nevertheless striking today. Plums, pipe tobacco, cedar and black olives flesh out in this gorgeous, broad-shouldered Syrah. An explosive yet nuanced finish rounds things out in style. I can't wait to check in on the 2009 in another few years.
- 91 punti Wine Spectator
A hefty dose of oak adds a resinous sheen and a layer of tannins to this red, with cherry and currant notes lingering in the background. Though this is firm, there's sweetness too, so be patient. Best from 2015 through 2028. 1,800 cases made.
- 91 punti Stephen Tanzer
- 92 points "Tre Stelle" Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli
- 3 Bicchieri Vini D'Italia Gambero Rosso
- 5 Grappoli AIS Bibenda
- 95 points James Suckling
Dried berries, spices and Cameroon black pepper on the nose. Full body, with round and velvety tannins and intense raw meat and dark fruits on the palate, that turn to black pepper. Hints of new wood too. A big and rich Syrah. This needs at least three to four years of bottle age still.
- 92-93 points Antonio Galloni's Vinous Media
The 2008 Cortona Syrah Il Bosco comes across as quite focused and primary in this vintage, with layers of black fruit lurking beneath a wall of imposing tannin. The 2008 is a cool, inward Il Bosco that needs a few years in bottle before it begins to show the full breadth of its potential. For now, the wine's sheer depth and textural richness makes me think the future is bright.
- 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 5 Grappoli AIS Bibenda
- 92 "Super Tre Stelle" Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli
- Gold Medal Syrah du Monder
- 95 points Wine Spectator
There's lovely structure to this subtle, rich Syrah that gives so much in texture and beauty. Full, yet polished and refined. Chewy and powerful on the finish. Says Côte-Rôtie in Italian. Best after 2012
- 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2007 Syrah Il Bosco is marvelously focused and centered in its dark red fruit. With time in the glass, layers of tobacco, earthiness and minerals emerge, adding complexity nuance and pedigree. The long, perfumed finish is exceptionally elegant within the context of a fairly powerful style. New oak adds considerable volume, richness and also an element of sweetness that needs time to integrate. Still, it is a sublime, beautiful wine of exquisite finesse. This is a fabulous effort from D'Alessandro.
- 91 points Stephen Tanzer
- 91 points Falstaff Magazine
- 95 points Wine Spectator
Intense licorice, blackberry, mineral, sandalwood and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky, superpolished tannins that turn to a butterscotch, toffee, berry and chocolate aftertaste, which has just a hint of meat and spice. Tannic and powerful, yet balanced. Best after 2012. 1,335 cases made.
- 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The estate's 2006 Cortona Syrah Il Bosco is a beautiful, deep wine endowed with notable clarity and precision. Blueberry jam, spices, earthiness and subtle toasted oak emerge gently from this articulate, elegant wine. Today, the 2006 Il Bosco is still quite vibrant, but in time it should acquire greater varietal complexity. It is a terrific effort from D'Alessandro.
- 94 points "Super Tre Stelle" Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli
- Tre Bicchieri Vini D'Italia Gambero Rosso
- 5 Grappoli Duemila Vini AIS


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- EFECTOR / IFM ELX - PB5224 - Programmable Pressure Monitor 5-100PSI Stainless$259.95NOT IN STOCK - CALL FOR PRICE AND AVAILABILITYElectronic Pressure Monitor LED Display - 1/4"NPT - Instruction sheet included - Adjustable Hysteresis - Switching Output DC PNP N.O. / Closed programmable - Measuring Range 0-100 PSI - Requires 18-30VDC at 250mA - Bursting P 2000 PSI - Has programming buttons - 34mm x 92mm x 48mm - New CE UL CSA GL Made in Germany Learn More
- Aerotec. - UD-122 - Pressure switch$17.50DIFF. Pressure switch Factory new Military S/N 1204.16-R 3360 - 072834531 AF33 (600)-24272 Learn More
- Dwyer Instruments / Mercoid Control - AS-9 - Pressure Switch 4 AMP, Adjustable Pressure Control 0-15 PSI "New"Special Price $24.98 Regular Price $49.50
Mercoid Controls - Division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc.
Dwyer Love Controls, Mercoid Controls AS-9 Pressure Switch, Adjustable 0-15 PSI Pressure Control. Normally Open Contacts 4 AMP with Internal Mercury Switch (Circuit closes on pressure rise). Visible Setpoint Adjustment, Calibrated scale.
Industrial Enclosed sealed housing Diaphram Operated Control.
New Old Stock in Manufacturers Box.
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Mercoid Controls produces a broad range of pressure, temperature, and level controls for use in heavy industrial, petrochemical, and electrical utility plants. Established in 1916, Mercoid has been serving industry for over 80 years.
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- KLIXON - 20PS61-8 - Switch, pressure. 1/4NPT.$4.75Switch, pressure. 1/4NPT threaded brass fitting and 2 screw terminals. Dimensions: 0.814" (20.6mm) D x 1.648" (41.8mm) long including fitting, plus contacts. Made in the USA. Learn More
- DWYER - 160212 15 - Switch, pressure. 1.5 in W. C. on increase.$7.95Switch, pressure. Factory set @ 1.5 in W. C. on increase. Housing material: plastic. Dimensions: 26.6mm long x 26.3mm wide x 7.9mm high. Overall 38.9mm. Contacts: two 3/16" male QC (quick connect) terminals. Learn More
- CCS - 6860G3 - Switch, pressure. 125/350VAC 15A, 0.5ADC.Special Price $79.95 Regular Price $95.00Switch, pressure. 125/350VAC 15A, 0.5ADC. Body: 3.5 x 3.6 x 6.8"H. Weight: 2.6 lbs. Single setpoint adjust range: 3 to 100 PSIG. Average deadband: 0.2 to 1 PSIG. Made in USA by Customer Control Sensors. Learn More
- Unmarked - 3-471 - Switch, pressure pad/tape. NO with power cord.$4.98
Switch, tape. Pressure switch/tape switch NO (Normally Open) enclosed. Overall cord length: 6 foot. Single ended.Learn More
- Square D - GFW-1 - 20-1000-psig Pressure Switch / Manostat$98.99NOT IN STOCK - CALL FOR PRICE AND AVAILABILITYPressure Switch Class 9012 Series C - Operating Range: 20-1000-psig [14-69 bar] Max allowable 10,000-psig [689bar] Factory Set Operating Point: ON DECREASING 500-psig [ "for use on vessels greater than 65' long" ] Switch 600VAC/DC UL CSA CE 3.5" x 2.6" x 6.4" long - Learn More
- MANNESMANN DEMAG - 672 825 01 - OVERLOAD LINK, MGS 2500#$229.95Marked DEMAG S.P.1 040t S.P.2 125t 16813/2 Oval shaped 105mm long x 69mm x 20.5mm thick Long 4-conductor cable with 4 pins. Instruction sheet in German. With 59mm long steel connecting pin & retainer. OVERLOAD LINK Learn More
- MANNESMANN DEMAG - 131 624 49 - OVERLOAD LINK MGS 2500# DH312$229.88Marked DEMAG MGS 1.6 Nr.43017 Oval shaped 105mm long x 69mm x 20.5mm thick Long 4-conductor cable with 4 pins. Instruction sheet in German. With 59mm long steel connecting pin & retainer. OVERLOAD LINK MGS 2500# DH312 Learn More
- Meletron - 71558-31-3 - Switch, pressure. Aneroid switch 28VDC 3Amp.Special Price $34.95 Regular Price $44.00Switch, pressure. Aneroid switch 28VDC 3Amp, 25,000-feet altitude. Manufactured for Stratos Division of Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation. Overall dimensions: 4" long x 4-1/3" wide x 4" high, plus air inlet. On four spring-loaded/cushioned shock mounts with 3-pin male MS connector. Each shock mount is oval 44.9mm long x 31.9mm wide with 35.5mm centers. Maybe replaced with 71558-31-4. Learn More
- Mercoid Control - DA-31-153 R3A - PRESSURE SW Dual Adjustment$59.00DUAL ADJUSTMENT PRESSURE SWITCH - 20PSIG -MERCURY SW Learn More
- HYDRA ELECTRIC - 40064-1 - Switch, pressure.Special Price $5.89 Regular Price $7.85
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Still trying to figure out some New Year's Eve Party Treats to wow your guests? Here are some amazing desserts that will have everyone craving more!
New Year's Eve is just a few days away, and although I came up with several new ideas, I just don't have time to get any blog posts put together, so I just wanted to recap a few ideas that are perfect for this occasion.
Brownie decorated with fireworks
Pastry Crowns filled with Cheesecake Mousse and Glazed Bananas
For more fun New Year's Eve Appetizer and Dessert Recipes, check these out…


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Barcelona 2012 - Flash Interviews - Men's Triple Jump Final
WinnerPedro PICHARDO, CUB
I am confident and I can do it better, but I won the competition and it is breathtaking. I also improved my personal best so I cannot ask for more. Moreover, I defended Cuban pride in this har competition.
I train in Santiago with my father, who also was a highjumper.
Second - Artem PRIMAK, RUS
It is my first international competition, that is why maybe I did not get the gold. Now we will work on my mistakes with my coach. actuall i train with three coaches: Sergey Petrenko, Tatjana Tirulina and Otto Zigizmund. I train in the city of Kharkov. Now the season is over, so we will be getting ready for the winter games. (Then he asked to write down the following): The team was really supportive all this time, very helpful!
Third - Latario COLLIE-MINNS, BAH
Well, I know that I could have not better. It was not my best performance for sure. Triple jump is my main event and I am participating in triple jump for 6 years already. I dedicate my medal to my parents and coaches. I am aiming to get back for next season stronger and better prepared.


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Two Components of a Good Squat
Stability and tension are two key components to an efficient squat. The ability to brace your body from your little toe to your head is a must. When you lose tension in your upper body (your lats, traps, trunk, and lower back), you transition into an awful good-morning-type-squat, where the weight falls forward and your hips rise. You end up squatting just using your back muscles, or even stuck at the bottom of the squat.
A grip that is too wide (left) is one of the most common squatting mistakes I see.
Why Your Hands Matter
When you place your hands at the extremities of the bar, you lose the ability to significantly engage your lats, drive your elbows forward, and keep your chest standing proud. With this lack of back engagement, the sheer weight of the bar pushes your chest forward and away from your center of mass.
A wide grip forces your chest forward and prevents lat activation.
Once you sink to the base of your squat, success becomes a question of how strong your lower back is, as it is obliged to bear the brunt of a heavy good morning. The bar has moved further away from your center of mass, so the hips rise to try and stop the weight from pulling you forward. You end up with back pain rather than leg and glute activation.
Instead of glute activation, you get what resembles a heavy good morning.
A Simple Solution
There is a simple fix for this poor squatting. Just bring the hands closer in to your body. Whether you can do this will be dependent on your shoulder mobility and flexibility. If you are unable to bring your hands closer together, you should be working on correcting your mobility anyway.
A narrower position allows you to drive your chest upwards, soyour lower back no longer bears the brunt of the lift.
A narrower hand position creates far more tension. This is because you can pull your elbows in towards your hips and push them further forward, which drives the chest upwards and maintains good form. This position will then allow your hips to come through at the right time, help drive your back upwards, and keep your chest nice and proud. Notice how the bar now sits over the center of mass and makes the weight feel lighter, too.
Congratulations, you are now squatting using your legs instead of just your lower back. Enjoy your increase in load and decrease in pain.


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BSOD while playing games, ntoskrnl.exe
Windows 7 Professional 64bit, source: MSDN Academic Alliance.
Hardware bought during last week of March 2011, system installed at that time. Everything ran flawlessly until around 2 weeks ago.
Computer acts normally until I launch a game (tested with several titles: Dead Space 2, Guild Wars, Forsaken World, Sword 2). Then, within around 5 minutes, usually one of three things happens:
1)everything freezes, like if I pressed a pause, reboot required
2)freeze like above, but screen turns into a storm of colorful pixels, reboot required
3)BSOD, system saving some data and then auto-reboot
Other that that, everything is fine. No random reboots, graphic artifacts, sudden performance drops.
It might be without meaning, but I noticed that either freeze/BSOD happens withing first few minutes after launching a game, or doesn't happen at all (in that case, everything is OK even for several hours, until next reboot).
What I've done so far: updated video driver (mostly cuz of point 2), ran 2 night-long mem tests (one for regular RAM, second for video card memory), monitored hardware temperatures, did some general system clean-up, like registry clearing, disk defragmentation etc. Everything seems to be in order.
As you may notice while reading contents of zip file, perfmon seemed to be unable to recognize my antivirus - it's Avast Free Antivirus.
Any help or suggestions will be appreciated, as I'm currently out of ideas other than full system reinstall, or starting replacing parts of hardware.
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|16 Dec 2011
Easy around two weeks ago you installed Avast
I notice your avast which is often at least a contributing cause of BSOD'S . Please remove and replace your Avast with Microsoft Security Essentials AT LEAST TO TEST
Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
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|17 Dec 2011
I've been using Avast since beginning, but I guess it could get some troublesome program update. Anyway, worth trying, thx for advice. :)
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At first it seemed that removing Avast fixed the problem. System ran smoothly whole weekend, despite the fact that I tried to recreate situation, in which freeze occurs, like a dozen times. Then today, when I started to believe that problem was solved, system froze 3 times in a row. (Murphy's law? )
But thx for help so far. :) If anyone has any other suggestions, I'll be grateful. :)
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Going any place cool this summer? One of our favorite customers' is– she's on her way to Croatia as I write this! Donna Tirp is a special friend, old neighbor and great customer (her husband was our first sale- a gift certificate for his wife, via the phone since they lived in Ohio at the time). She is also a fun shopper & has excellent taste and loads up on great goodies online & in person when visiting from Cali. She sent me this pic this morning of her In Flight Bag stuffed for an exciting trip to the Island of Krk. These bags rock (I got one as a present and loved it so much I had to get them for the shop…) TSA approved for toiletries, easy to see everything, well priced- LOAD UP! I keep mine packed and ready to go so I am always ready for last minute excursions. In Flight Bags– $8.50.
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Traveling this summer? Take along one of our In Flight Bags (another great pic from a fav customer)–Published June 30, 2012 Treasures about Friends of Annie's , Treasures for your Travels , Treasures From The Shop Leave a Comment
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Secret Identity Day– FUN with our cool Paper Placemats on the last week of school!Published June 27, 2012 Treasures about Friends of Annie's , Treasures For Fun , Treasures For Kids , Treasures From The Shop Leave a Comment
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One of our favorite people is a public school teacher (you may remember we have written about her before, she also volunteers for Donor's Choose): Miss K is an amazing teacher, friend, customer, neighbor. Today is the last day of Public School in NYC and as a fun project for the end of school, she bought a set of our Paper Placemats with Secret Disguises for the class and they went nuts for SECRET IDENTITY DAY!! We need to celebrate our teachers, they are such an important part of our lives, Miss K is a great example of this. Here are some fun pics, maybe they will inspire you to be a super hero too! They will certainly liven up the Kids Table at your next Dinner Party! Kids Placemats- Secret Identity Set of 25- $28.
Insights from the Intern: America the Colorful!Published June 26, 2012 Insights from the Intern Leave a Comment
Eek! Walked in the store this morning and saw THESE new lovely USA Posters — just in time for the Olympics and just in time for my own personal gushing. The finish on the poster is like on a photograph and the colors totally jump out at you. I can see this in just about any room too, since it adds that perfect *pop* of color! These posters come cutely packaged in a tube with tissue paper which makes them easy to tote home or wrap up and give as a gift. I can't wait to get my own and hang it up in my room at school this fall! With all the maps we have here at the store, this one is definitely my favorite! USA posters– $65.
My Book Club Only Reads Wine LabelsPublished June 25, 2012 Treasures From The Shop Leave a Comment
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this tote!!! It's perfect for carrying books or bottles to your next meeting…..but I think we all know which we'll be using it for!
Take Your Dog to Work Day…Published June 22, 2012 Treasures for your Pets , Treasures From The Shop Leave a Comment
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Did anyone take their dog to work today? It is, after all, TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY! Did you know there was such a thing? I saw it on the news (along with several pics of pooches in police cars, hmmm…) and googled it & (sadly) it came up before Take Your Daughter to Work Day. Anyway- it's still hilarious and completely cracks me up. I wish we had a dog to hang with us at the shop, in the meantime, it's Friday, you survived the week- time for a Doggie Stoggie!!Doggie Cigar– $9.95. p.s. Do cats have a day too? they'd probably prefer to just stay at home & collect the paycheck…
LOVE this Amazing Market TotePublished June 21, 2012 Treasures for Making Chores more fun , Treasures for your Travels , Treasures From The Shop Leave a Comment
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I'm totally obsessed with this Market Tote– there are so many things to love: the Woven Palm Leaves durable texture, the supple leather trim made for lazy summer days, the 2 sets of handles: one long, one short- to be carried over the shoulder or in your hands… it's the perfect combination of fabulousness. Double Handle Market Tote– $40.
Retro Travel Bingo- fun for ROAD TRIPS!Published June 20, 2012 Treasures For Kids , Treasures for your Travels , Treasures From The Shop Leave a Comment
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Going on any Road Trips this summer? Need to keep the kids entertained? Bring along these Retro Travel Bingo Games for some easy & non-techie amusement. 4 Styles available- Pink Auto Bingo, Green Auto Bingo, Blue Travel Safety Bingo, Interstate Highway Travel Bingo-$2.50.


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Stand-in Warriors coach Andrew McFadden has dropped centre Konrad Hurrell from his line-up for Saturday's NRL match against St George Illawarra in Sydney.
"Konrad knows what he has to work on and he'll do that with the NSW Cup side," said McFadden, appointed after Matthew Elliott's resignation earlier this month.
"It's a performance-related matter concerning his defensive effort KPIs. It has been made clear to him what he needs to improve on."
Jayson Bukuya, Ben Henry and David Fusitua have all been recalled for the round-seven clash at WIN Jubilee Oval.
Bukuya (foot) and Henry (knee) both return from injury while Fusitua earns his second NRL appearance coming in on the right wing.
Bukuya replaces Ben Matulino, who is out for two matches after taking an early guilty plea over a shoulder charge, while Henry comes onto the bench with last week's starting loose forward Sebastine Ikahihifo still recovering from a head knock.
McFadden said Henry's return earlier than expected was a major boost.
The former Junior Warriors captain has missed the past four matches after picking up a knee cartilage injury in his first NRL outing of the year against the Dragons.
"Ben has recovered really well and it's great to have him back in the side," McFadden said.
With Matulino and Ikahihifo missing, Dominique Peyroux, who played his first NRL game of the year last weekend, starts in the second row with Bukuya while captain Simon Mannering is switched to loose forward.
The Warriors sit second last on the ladder, with just two wins from six matches.
Warriors: Sam Tomkins, David Fusitua, Dane Nielsen, Ngani Laumape, Manu Vatuvei, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Sam Rapira, Nathan Friend, Jacob Lillyman, Dominique Peyroux, Jayson Bukuya, Simon Mannering (capt) Res: Siliva Havili, Suaia Matagi, Charlie Gubb, Ben Henry, Tuimoala Lolohea.


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The first thing I was told when I picked up my new SPL Underwater Housing for my 5DIII, was always make sure to keep the front element clear of water droplets when shooting.
I started researching the best way to do this. Everything from mini squeegees, to spit and even the grease from the corner of your nostrils (which actually works the best) came up.
What got me the most though, was the countless surf photographers hating on water droplets on the outer lens element. It really got me thinking about it and why it is such a pet peeve for so many photographers (if it is your pet peeve you may want to stop reading now).
So, I did as I would always do when someone told me about a particular must follow rule in photography. I did the opposite.
The results? Amazing.
I will start off by saying though, that it is pretty unpredictable, and I did blow a lot of shots trying to make these good ones, but if you are shooting images and worried about failing, you simply will never create art. You will just create the obvious boring old image.
When you dip your housing into the water and raise it up to shoot, you have no clue where the water droplets will end up. If the drop lets cover the main part of your subject, the shot is simply not going to work.
The other key to shooting with water droplets on the outer element is it is best to shoot into the sun to get a bokeh effect. Shooting away from the sun, or on an overcast day leads just nothing but blurry blobs that don't add to the creative aspect of the image.
So go head surf photographers. Try shooting with some water drops on the lens element and see what you get!
—John Rathwell