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Move the tall Franchise HQ building to the far top left border of your City. Doing this will enhance your game play. You will no longer be blocked with your stupid big building. I personally have a 10 or 15 stories HQ building. Originally I placed it near my busy location, but after 1 day or two I moved it.
I find Franchise HQ building worthless and pointless. You can access HQ menu quite easily. So forget about putting it there. And if you do, move it to the rural area of your City!
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Tower Eats: This stupid building should only be considered as a status symbol. It has a ridiculous amount of investment ratio where you have to collect business rent 1000 times or more to get back your cost. You should only get this building if you are at really end game where you have more money than you could ever care for.
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When They Start Listening
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When they start listening, then maybe they can start to see how we can change the narrative in the Luther Public School District. The current narrative is one where the bully wins, the bystanders don't need to speak up because … Continue reading →
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So I finally got around to test the Smart Wireless Headset Pro. The device was announced earlier this year, but wasn't released until the end of June for US market. It has been available in other regions such as Taiwan, Hongkong and some European countries since April. From the sparse reviews and forum posts I could find online, it supposed to be pretty promising. So I shell out $130 to try it out and only found it to be very disappointing.
The Smart Wireless Headset Pro comes with quite a few accessories:
- Smart Wireless Headset pro™ (MW1)
- Micro USB Charger
- Earbuds: 4 sizes
- LiveSound Hi-Fi headset (MH1BL, MH1WO)
- Music transfer USB cable
- Micro SD Card Reader
- 2GB Micro SD card (upgradeable to 32GB)
- User guide and Warranty leaflet
The device is ONLY slightly bigger than other stereo Bluetooth adapters. In above picture from top to bottom are: Samsung HM3700, Samsung HS3000, and SONY MW1 (aka smart wireless headset pro). To be honest, it's much smaller than I had imagined. The biggest sales point to me is the LED screen. None of the Samsung Bluetooth adapters have the screen, although the voice command system isn't bad, still the LED really makes the operation much easier, especially no annoying single light to show the battery status. Now since the device is pretty small, the screen size is pretty small, so there's only very limited space to show the texts. I with the screen could be larger. But that's probably gonna affect the battery performance. The good thing is that once you install the font pack onto the device (just extra attached file and place the font.bin into the ROOT directory of your microSD card), the device can show Chinese and Japanese characters perfectly fine as shown. AFAIK, all the smart wireless headset pro, sold at different regions, came with exactly the same firmware. So even the US version I got here can display the CJK language without any problem.
To access the microSD card, however, you must insert the microSD card into the smart wireless headset pro itself. Using the included microSD card reader will not initialize the microSD card! The device will show an error message "The SD card is full". First, you must install SONY's Media Go software on your PC! Then you MUST connect the device with the microSD card FULLY inserted (I have some trouble to fully insert the microSD card into the card slot at first; once the microSD card is fully inserted, it should be stay almost flush with the device, and you'll be able to close the cap) with the included USB cable connected to PC. This will enable the device's MTP mode, which is essential for the smart wireless headset pro to read the microSD card contents. The manual fails to mention this very vital part!
Without installing the Media Go software (MTP USB driver), the device will only charge itself. After the proper driver is installed, the file transfer option will be engaged:
The Media Go software is used for managing the files. You can also just copy and paste the songs onto the microSD card, but the song tags are likely to be screwed. Also for playlist, since the smart wireless headset pro does play local mp3, but the functions are really basic which it lacks on-the-fly playlist management, so you are very likely to use the Media Go's playlist management function. Actually I was pretty disappointed with the sheer screen size and the monochrome display. I would prefer a square shaped screen at least 1.5-2.0 in with colors that's capable of displaying album art (the screen can be dimmed most of the time to save the battery, but can be activated when desired), much like ipod nano. Maybe merging the SONY SmartWatch (without the wrist, just the pendant style) with this would be a more ideal product, at least for me…
Now onto the Bluetooth function: the basic Bluetooth function works flawlessly. I was able to pair with my Android phone, BlackBerry PlayBook, and a Samsung laptop. The device also supports multi-point connection upto 2 devices at the same time. But unfortunately, I was never able to get the "smart" function to work with my Android phone – Samsung Exhibit II 4G. In order to make the "smart" function to work, you need to download the "LiveWare Manager" (maybe preloaded on some SONY Xperia phones) and Smart Wireless Headset pro apps from Google Play. But after I got the apps on my phone, nothing happened to the wireless headset pro. Therefore I cannot test the "Smart" function in this review.
So the major function this device suppose to have are:
1. Stereo Bluetooth adapter for any headset
2. Smart apps
3. Local music playback (mp3/wav player)
4. FM radio
For the stereo Bluetooth, this is a Bluetooth 3.0 device, it comes with the transport keys (previous track, next track, play/pause), supports A2DP and AVRCP profiles. But unfortunately it doesn't come with the new ATP-X codec (still using the old lossless SBC codec).
As far as the Bluetooth audio quality is concerned, I've demo'ed it with a SONY MDR-V6 and a Audio-Technica ATH-M50 paired with the Samsung Exhibit II 4G Android phone. I think this Smart Wireless Headset Pro adapter performs just OK. The audio sounds a bit constrained. There's a pretty big difference between the Samsung HS3000 which equips with ATP-X technology between this, the HS3000 beats it by far. The audio quality for the included earbud is on par with the one came with HS3000, but both fall behind the USB earbud from HM3700. The multimedia control, as you can see in the above picture, is about the same size as HS3000. SONY's actually is even a bit smaller, makes a little hard to press. Otherwise all the functions do work.
Local music playback: the device is a standalone mp3/wav player. But the playback function is pretty limited. You only get play songs by file name, by folder, or by playlist (if imported by Media Go). There is no way to create on-the-fly playlist. You can also loop or shuffle the songs. But that's about it. The audio quality is only slight better than the Bluetooth connection. I'm really not so impressed by the audio performance of this device.
FM raido: you can't store radio stations! But it does show music station name. Useless feature for me.
So I only kept the device for about three days, then packed it and sent it back to the retailer, and have already got my full refund back. (So I can't test the battery performance, I've actually only charged it twice. First time I think after about three hours of listening, and then left it there for five hours, the device was dead and turned itself off automatically.) BTW, for the Samsung HS3000, I actually purchased it AFTER I got this SONY Smart Wireless Headset Pro, and I've enjoyed it immensely. I only spent $25 after tax for the HS3000 vs. the SONY which costs $130! I would not recommend this device to anyone. For this price tag, I would expect far more than the designs and features it delivered for now.


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It's interesting that HBO focused solely on the John McCain/Sarah Palin aspect of the book Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime. Some of the juiciest bits were about Hillary vs Obama and Elizabeth Edwards' machinations and foul temper.
Since the McCain campaign lost, Clinton is Secretary of State, and Obama is President, I'm guessing the filmmakers decided not to piss off the powers that be by including the whole panoramic view of the 2008 race. Plus, the whole sordid story about Sarah Palin's meltdown was probably too much to resist.
How many of you will watch it? I know it'll hit the top of the Netflix queue, but I'm doubtful I'd go see it in the theater.


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Action prayer is nonverbal communication to God, using our attitudes and our attempts to obey, which draws its energy from Christ's example and empowerment.
1. As you pass through your day, yield to God the tasks that you do and the reactions that you feel.
2. Give him your irritation, your delight, or whatever emotion you feel because that is what you have to give. Offer him both your desire to respond unselfishly and your actual response. Do not waste energy pretending or attempting on your own to feel the way you "should." Instead, ask Christ to receive your disgruntled feelings and to reshape them into something that you are pleased to give and that God is pleased to receive. Offer your attitude honestly. Then act as Jesus has asked. With the incarnation, Jesus became weak, so that you could act from his strength. Offer your actions to God as your prayer.
3. If you mop vigorously, then let the vigor be your prayer and the mop be your tongue. Some actions allow our minds to multitask and it may be possible to think prayer words as well, but do not lose the language of action just because words are available. If you play the piano tentatively, then offer God the tentative music that you are able to make. Are you on the phone with clients all day? Then let the nature of your cooperation in work be your worship. If you are asked to photocopy, even when it is not really your job, then pray by your submission to God and your excellence in photocopying.
4. There is a difference between practicing the Little Way and enabling an abuser. If you are not safe because of another's actions or verbal attacks, it is right to remove yourself from the situation and seek help. The Little Way is a practice for the countless other times in the daily grind when accommodating the people around you would honor God as a yielded response to him.
5. The goal of this method of prayer is to conquer your pride in order to foster communion with Jesus, so it may take some practice. When you forget or fail, remember that you are only a toddler. Allow the Father to pick you up and comfort you. Know that Jesus, too, made himself vulnerable, and it is his brotherhood that enables you to follow in this Little Way. Consider his pleasure in your attempts to be like him. Hear his word of encouragement and appreciation. God does not "need" your success, but his heart swells with joy at your desire to be with him and to share in his work.
6. At the end of the day, record what you learned or received as you exercised this nonverbal communication with Jesus. How did he sustain you in the practice?
7. Return to the Scripture and perhaps to verbal prayer. Ask the Lord to feed your spirit with his Word.
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OK, Black Friday is still a bit of a ways off, but that doesn't mean you couldn't benefit from a little pre-shopping strategizing in advance. Going into the biggest shopping day of the year without a plan isn't just inefficient — it's downright crazy. There are so many opportunities to score big: everything from wedding accessories to honeymoon outfits to home goods for your new nest. If you want to get the most out of your Black Friday experience (clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty products...you get the picture) you should start taking notes — like, right now. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving (Turkey Day is Nov. 22 this year), but several shrewd brands have started offering discounts in the days leading up to the main event. Last year, many retailers rolled out discounts and promo codes at least two days early and several had reductions ready the week prior. That means you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for deals before Thanksgiving even arrives. Here's who served up serious discounts last year and who we're looking to score from again this time around. Don't forget to check back here for updates in the coming weeks.
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There are a few go-to retailers brides can always count on for stylish fashion finds, especially BHLDN and David's Bridal. With offerings ranging from dresses and shoes to lingerie and even decor, these two stores have literally got you (and your bridal party) covered from head to toe. If you're in the throes of wedding planning and haven't completed your bridal look yet, don't stress. Thanks to Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday sales on the horizon, there's a pretty good chance you'll be able to score a deal on the wedding dress (or accessory, etc.) of your dreams at these bridal destinations. Last year, BHLDN featured up to 70% off select styles, including gowns starting at $500, bridesmaids and party dresses starting at $100, and accessories starting at $30. Oh, and brides-to-be scored free shipping on their orders. David's Bridal had select shoes and accessories up for grabs from $4.99 to $29.99, 50% off select wedding dresses, $29.95 robes, $99 Donna Morgan bridesmaids dresses, and $299 select Truly Zac Posen wedding dresses. On Cyber Monday and Tuesday, they also gave shoppers 20% off online orders. Suffice it to say, we think this bodes well for 2018 deals. Ahead, we're highlighting our favorite dresses, shoes and accessories on offer from David's Bridal and BHLDN, so get ready to swoon — and then keep an eye out for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. These stunning picks could just be among them.
Choosing where to spend your hard-earned money on Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) is tricky — especially for budget-conscious brides in the midst of wedding and honeymoon planning. You've likely already dropped a decent amount on your big day, so finding the best bargains out there is key. And mapping out your Black Friday sale-shopping strategy ahead of time always helps. With strategizing in mind, we suggest putting Walmart at the top of your shopping list. The mega-retailer just released its Black Friday deals, and there are tons of bargains in the electronics department alone. You can score everything from a big-screen TV (perfect for snuggling in front of with your honey) to a home security system to protect your nest to a Fitbit that will help you get in shape for the wedding. Ahead, we've collected the best online Black Friday tech deals Walmart has to offer. The sale kicks off online at 10pm ET on 11/21 and in stores at 6pm ET on 11/22, so get ready to snag these steals.
The big day is around the corner and a bride's wedding planning work is never done. But one item you can tick-off your to-do list and feel great about is purchasing gifts of appreciation for all your best gals. A bridesmaid gift is a genuine way to show your love — and apologize for any bridezilla-esque moments! These on-trend, stylish and elegant robes and kimonos are a pretty perfect "thank you" for the whole bridal party. Plus, a silk or satin robe is Instagram-worthy, frequently customizable and fully wearable beyond just the bachelorette party pics or wedding day festivities. Some are even cute outside the bedroom when paired with denim jeans, shorts or even a little black dress! Here are a bunch of our favorite, affordable and fashionable bridesmaids robes you can buy at Macy's, Nordstrom, David's Bridal, Etsy, Amazon and more right now.
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I visited the German city of Leipzig in November 2011 and my visit had a lot to do with Mt. Kilimanjaro. I visited Benjamin Leers and Maurice Housni with whom in December 2011 I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro while they filmed a documentary that is about to be released. To promote the climb and the documentary, we were interviewed at a radio station. Mt. Kilimanjaro was on the subject of most conversations during those few days I was in Leipzig.
|The monument at Marangu Gate on Mt. Kilimanjaro in honour of Hans Meyer.
Meyer reached the summit with Austrian mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller. Their climbing team included nine porters, a cook, and a guide called Yohani Kinyala Lauwo (1871 - 1996). Lauwo is described in some literature as the first person to reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
|Next to Hans Meyer's monument at Marangu Gate is a monument that honours Yohani Kinyala Lauwo and his team of porters who accompanied Hans Meyer to Mt. Kilimanjaro's summit.


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A second-person narrative is a story written in the second person. That is, the narrator is described with the second-person pronoun "you" rather than the more common "I" of first-person narratives or "he/she/they" of third-person writing. This has the effect of engaging the reader, partially because the writer seems to be addressing the reader directly, and partially because second-person narrative is so unusual. Although rare, second-person narratives have been employed by several prestigious writers, mostly in modern and postmodern literature.
First-person narrative, in which an author appears to describe events that he or she personally witnessed, has been used in literature for centuries. Prominent examples include Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. Third person is by far the most common narrative voice for both fiction and non-fiction, as it allows an author to describe any aspect of the story, even those events that would be hidden from an actual participant. This technique is sometimes called the omniscient or objective point of view. Readers find these formats so familiar they will usually accept them without hesitation when starting a story.
The second-person narrative, by contrast, alerts the reader that something unusual is afoot. This is one reason it is often disdained; many writers prefer to avoid techniques that call attention to themselves, as these can be seen as distracting attention from the story. In sustained narratives such as novels and short stories, however, the reader will quickly become accustomed to the style and proceed as if it was a first-person narrative. In most cases, readers are not invited to actually consider themselves participants in the story, although there are some exceptions.
In the Choose Your Own Adventure series of children's books published in the 1980s and 1990s, young readers were invited to direct the plot of the story. They did this by choosing which actions to take at crucial points and then reading the chapters that corresponded to the results. The popular series pioneered the genre of interactive fiction, which has since appeared in computer games and DVDs and on the Internet. The magical realist author Italo Calvino took a different approach in his experimental novel If on a Winter's Night a Traveler. Odd-numbered chapters describe the reader's attempts to read various novels, which are presented in the book's even-numbered chapters.
Second-person narrative has been employed by other inventive authors of the modern era, including William Faulkner, Thomas Pynchon, and Margaret Atwood. Perhaps the most famous example is Jay McInerney's bestseller Bright Lights, Big City, which explores an unnamed character's adventures in the New York City club scene. Tom Robbins playfully employed second-person narrative in his 1994 novel Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas. In his short story "Just Another Perfect Day," science fiction author John Varley employs this technique to describe the effects of an alien invasion. The story is presented as a long letter to the protagonist, who has catastrophic memory loss and cannot remember the invasion.
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@pleonasm - I actually quite like second person narratives if they are done well. I've read quite a few science fiction short stories that have used that point of view in a way that really enhances the story.
I've also read some narrative poetry that uses the second person to try and put the reader into the shoes of the protagonist with some success. It can be awkward and it's not easy, but then I don't think any kind of writing or reading should necessarily be easy.
It's more important for it to be interesting and second person will definitely help with that.
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@clintflint - It depends on what kind of second person narrative you're going for though. It's a rare author who can carry out second person intending to address the reader, and who isn't doing it for children. But the "you" in the story might be intended to be someone other than the reader.
It might be written, for example, as a story told by a grandmother to a specific grandchild who is expected to know or not know specific things. In that case it can be more difficult for the author because they have to establish two characters who might not otherwise be in the story.
Or it could be an epistolary novel, which means the narrative is explored through letters (and other documents), in which case the letter writer will naturally be using the second person all the time (although I suppose they might just as easily use the first person, depending on the structure of the story).
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Second person is extremely tricky to do well if you're doing it in a literary sense because it really brings the reader out of the illusion by addressing them all the time.
This is particularly true if the writer says things like "and then you were scared" because the difference between what they are insisting you feel and what you actually feel is going to be jarring.
It can be done well, but I usually avoid anything in the second person that isn't extremely highly recommended.
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How many hours a day to you spend staring down at your phone, sitting with your laptop on your lap (I'm guilty of doing it in bed, folding my neck up against my pillows, too), or craning over your iPad, watching Netflix while eating your breakfast? It doesn't even have to be technology, I'm willing to bet you're sitting reading this article right now looking down at your lap…
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Image Credit: Hedi SlimaneLittle monsters who are starting to itch for a new fix need only hold on til Aug. 3, when Lady Gaga will release a disc full of remixes in the U.S. This will be the first American release for The Remix, which is already an international hit after arriving overseas earlier this spring. In a press release, Interscope Records says that the U.S. version of the set will include 10 reconfigured tracks from The Fame and The Fame Monster, covering the hits from "Just Dance" to "Paparazzi" to "Bad Romance" to "Telephone" and beyond.
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Introducing Maison Jacoulot
Founded in 1891, Jacoulot began its venerated brandy tradition in the hands of politician, winemaker, and distiller Vincent Jacoulot. The estate, with its Marc de Bourgogne "Authentique" brand, was purchased by Philippe Vançon in 2013 and continues producing according to its oldest traditions. The most important tradition is that Jacoulot brandies are made only from de-stemmed Pinot Noir grapes from top producers in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune.
Using a mobile alembic still, the pomace (Marc) or fine lees (Fine) of de-stemmed Pinot Noir grapes are distilled once to an average of 52% alcohol. After distillation the spirit is transported to Jacoulot's cellars and left to rest in French oak barrels. 228 liter barriques and 600-700 liter demi-muids are used for élevage, and 10,000 liter foudres are used for blending. The aged spirits are cut with water at blending to produce an alcohol level of between 40-45% depending on the product. No other additives are used.
In the 1950's, Vincent Jacoulot's descendants began branching out from brandy into fruit crèmes and liqueurs. As with all things Jacoulot, these products draw on Burgundy's rich culinary traditions. Crème de Cassis de Dijon, Pêche de Vigne, Mûre, and Framboise: these liqueurs allow us to savor the bounty of Burgundy's harvest at any time in any place.
Production begins with fresh fruit macerated in neutral grape spirit for several weeks. Once the infusion has reached the ideal expression of fruit character, the fruit solids are pressed and blended into the liquid infusion. These elements are combined with sugar to add balance, sweetness, and texture. These crèmes express the clean flavor and aromatic complexity of the source fruit. Traditionally, they are enjoyed as a rich digestif or as a dazzling cocktail ingredient.
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* Conservatives seek to project image of economic prudence
* But deficit reduction plan far behind due to recession
* Conservatives lag opposition Labour party in opinion polls
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By Matt Falloon and Guy Faulconbridge
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Britain's Conservative-led government will trim an extra 10 billion pounds ($16.2 billion) a year from its welfare budget and cut across the board in the next phase of austerity if re-elected, its finance minister will say on Monday.
The 2015 election is likely to be decided on the health of the economy, how fast the deficit should be tackled and what areas of spending and taxation each party would focus on to balance Britain's bloated public finances.
The Conservatives, who had bet growth would reduce the deficit and help them win the next vote, are struggling with a recession and a series of blunders which have put them about 10 percentage points behind the Labour Party in opinion polls.
Chancellor of the Exchequer (finance minister) George Osborne and Prime Minister David Cameron are trying to use their party's annual conference in the English city of Birmingham to project an image of economic prudence.
They hope voters will welcome a further 10 billion pounds of cuts in welfare spending - an area often portrayed in the media as rife with scroungers and waste.
"People ... are angry at the fact that some of their taxes are going to support those who enjoy a lifestyle on benefits, which frankly they wouldn't be able to enjoy if they were in work," Osborne told the BBC before his speech to the conference.
Osborne, a close Cameron ally who was booed by crowds before he presented medals to winners at the Paralympics last month, said in an article with work and pensions minister Iain Duncan Smith that they would work together to find the savings.
Britain's "social protection" budget, by far the biggest of all departmental spending, is estimated to come in at 207 billion pounds in 2012/13 - almost a third of total spending.
Labour, which wants to see more taxes on banks and the rich, says Osborne has cut spending too quickly and choked demand. The government says softening its austerity plan would endanger Britain's recovery by putting its low borrowing costs at risk.
Osborne's March budget forecast he would have to cut borrowing by 49 billion pounds ($79 billion) in the two years following the 2015 election, after weak growth put paid to his plan to deal with the record budget deficit in this parliament.
Osborne has staked his reputation on preserving Britain's AAA sovereign credit rating and a 375 billion pound central bank-funded bond-buying project has reduced the cost of UK government borrowing to record lows.
But the underlying budget deficit has risen by a fifth so far this year compared to the same period last year and public sector debt rose to over 1 trillion pounds ($1.62 trillion) at the end of August - 66.1 per cent of gross domestic product.
Investors say Osborne, who delivers revised economic and borrowing forecasts on Dec. 5, will be forced to either cut spending more deeply or extend austerity well into the next parliament to honour his pledge to tame the deficit.
Osborne refused to say how far behind schedule his deficit reduction plan was but when asked about austerity, said: "I'm afraid it is going to go on for some years ahead."
"The real test with any of these plans is that the rest of the world lends you money. We have very, very low interest rates at the moment, which proves that the rest of the world has confidence in those plans."
Shaving more off the welfare budget would allow cuts in other government departments to be held at a similar pace as is being enforced in current spending plans which run until the end of the 2014/15 fiscal year, according to Treasury calculations.
The government's next spending review, expected before 2015, will cover much of the 2015-2020 parliament and set the tone for the election battle.
Osborne will make a blunt assessment of the challenges facing Britain in Monday's speech and portray Labour leader Ed Miliband as a profligate spender whose role in the last government makes him responsible for Britain's economic woes.
But his plans may stoke tension with the government's Liberal Democrat junior coalition partners: Osborne has dismissed their calls for a "mansion tax" on expensive homes or a further tax on the wealthy. ($1 = 0.6176 British pounds)
(Additional reporting by Peter Griffiths; Writing by Matt Falloon and Guy Faulconbridge; Editing by Mark Heinrich)
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We're in the home stretch now. It's just a few short months away from our judges officially selecting the HockeyNow Minor Hockey Player of the Year in each B.C., Alberta and Ontario, to be crowned in July. Our April preliminary lists feature players who best exemplify what the award stands for, and it's about a lot more than their performance this season.
Although hockey ability is taken into account, our selection committee also looks at each potential nominee's record for leadership, sportsmanship, community involvement and participation in their school.
If you're a longtime HockeyNow reader, you know that our selection committee has been working hard over the past year to scout players in each province and release preliminary lists. The committee is chaired by Dave Babych, former Vancouver Canuck and B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, and Dennis MacInnis, Founder and Head Scout of International Scouting Services.
The award is in its 17th year and has crowned some of the best players in the country, including Griffin Reinhart, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Curtis Lazar and Morgan Rielly, just to name a few.
As we narrow in on our final selections in B.C., Alberta and Ontario, make sure to stay tuned online and in print and sign up for our newsletter so you can be the first to hear the winners' names announced.
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Borysiuk, Jordan [C]
Attacks with speed, likes to beat defenders 1 on 1 , has good size, makes smart decisions with and with out the puck.Very good on the cycle and uses size to protect the puck.
Bowen, Ethan [C]
Strong skater with good speed. Was strong on the for check and supported well on the back check, Good offensive upside due to his vision and his skating.
De La Gorgendiere, Aiden [D]
De La Gorgendiere had 15 points (1G, 14A) in 6 games. Was named the top defenceman in the tournament and was one of the best players in the tournament period. All situations defender that does it all for his team. Good size and skates efficiently around the ice. Potential to make an impact in the WHL in the future.
Helliwell, Ryan [D]
Very good dman, uses size to advantage, strong on puck and strong on the boards. Passes hard and makes good decisions with and with out the puck, hard to play against and defends well. Impact player on the ice and very noticeable.
King, Ben [C]
King had 10 points (2G, 8A) in 6 games. Solid two way forward who doesn't have many holes in his game - versatile player who compliments his linemates Good vision and smarts and really good passer with good vision. Good all around player who is the kind of player you win with.
Mount, Payton [C]
Very skilled player and a strong two-way forward. Very good skater and has excellent vision. Should be a high pick in the WHL Draft and has the potential to be a strong player at that level.
Shepard, Cole [LW]
Quick, smart , fast and creates chances with speed, protects puck down low and takes puck to the net hard. Undersized but uses speed and quickness to elude defenders.
Sourdif, Justin [C]
Top prospect, Can do it all, skate, shoot, check, was dominating all weekend. Scored big goals in tournament and was a force. Total package and compete level is high.
Thurston, Trevor [D]
What you see is what you get - big and nasty and makes people pay a price to earn ice. Solid on his skates and hits hard - has a presence on the ice, plays vs top line every shift. Produces on the PP due to his good shot and passing ability. Understands his role and is hard to play against, tough, physical, shut down d man.
Watson, Ryan [D]
Puck mover, good skater, good lateral mobility, very good on the PP, can make solid passes with speed, understands the game but not physical, Has excellent vision, solid passing, good shot, can by dynamic in his play with his skating and puck movement. One of the better puck movers in the draft.
Preliminary list AB 2002s, April 2017
Crnkovic, Kyle [C]
Highly skilled smaller dynamic player, scored 2 goals in final game and was top forward in the tournament. Fast and quick with excellent hockey sense
Dubinsky, Cole [C]
Crafty little offensive player with slick passing skills and offensive instincts. A natural play-maker with excellent vision. Very high hockey IQ
Greig, Ridly [C]
Greig had 8 points (1G, 7A) in 6 games. Really good performance for a kid that may be flying under the radar. Played top line, PP, PK. Skilled, offense first player with the ability to push the pace offensively. Breaks into the offensive zone with speed forces defenders to back off. Creates space for teammates.
Guhle, Kaiden [D]
Smooth skating and his ability to control the pace of the game. Guhle has the potential to be a 2-way defender in the WHL in the future.
McClennon, Connor [C]
Top 3 prospect in BC.controls game, sets pace and tone, has excellent hockey sense and awareness on the ice, works hard and isn't afraid to mix it up.
Neighbours, Jake [LW]
Lot of offensive upside. Strong kid that is very tough to take off the puck once he has possession, Uses his body well to protect the puck and win battles. Excellent vision and makes outstanding offensive decisions.
Plaschewsky, Braden [C]
Was a threat every time he is on the ice. Great at reading the play. His hands allow him to make creative passes to his teammates and generate scoring chances. Can make high end plays at full speed.
Prokop, Luke [D]
Very solid, plays against top lines , shut down d man. Plays a big role on a good team and kills PK and plays PP. Solid prospect that contributes to the team success.
Sexsmith, Joel [D]
Sexsmith had 3 points (0G-3A) in 5 games.Smart and reliable defender that makes simple plays to get the puck out of DZ and to his forwards. Not flashy but able to contribute at both ends of the ice. Can carry the puck up ice but is more likely to make an outlet pass.
Wiesblatt, Ozzy [C]
A very naturally talented player that plays the game at a high rate of speed. Has the explosiveness to get around defenders in a hurry, and creates a lot of offense. He is a bit undersized and could stand to grow, but with his skill set he can make you ignore his size easily. This kid has a lot of potential, and if he grows and develops well he could become a very dynamic offensive player in the WHL.
Preliminary list ON 2001s, April 2017
Burridge, Jeff [RW]
Has a tremendous shot, hard and accurate. Knows where he needs to be in the O-zone, is strong in the corners off the cycle.
Clarke, Graeme [RW]
He is a shooter; takes a high volume of shots. Protects the puck well in the offensive zone and is dangerous working off the cycle.
Coe, Brandon [RW]
A powerful offensive winger who is hard for any defender to handle. Drives the net hard to create chances, and chips it in well to use his strong board play to retrieve. Can handle the puck at top gear, which coupled with his size makes him a dangerous offensive weapon.
Hughes, Jack [C]
Great skater; very good edge work and top end speed. Hard snap shot that he can get away on the rush at full speed. Projects as a top line forward at the OHL/NCAA level.
Ladd, Grayson [D]
Quarterback the defense for the team. Blocks shots. Sacrifices body to make plays and has a keen awareness of danger on the ice and moves the puck in a timely fashion. Plays both left and right defense and is used in all situations of the game.
Penman, Duncan [D]
Smooth skating intelligent defenseman. Doesn't play a flashy game. Very effective at transitioning the puck up ice. Has potential as a top four defenseman at the CHL level.
Rees, Jamieson [C]
Center with average size. Very good skater with good speed and quickness. Quick hands. Can make plays with the puck at top speed.
Suzuki, Ryan [C]
Has elite vision and passing/playmaking abilities. Excellent puck control, always comes out of a scrum with the puck, seems to have it on a string. High hockey IQ, seems to be thinking 2 steps ahead of everyone else on the ice.
Tomasino, Philip [C]
Very gifted player that has a lot upside to his game. Loves to have the puck on his stick and he does a great job of push the pace up ice. Has great speed and loves to drive the puck wide.
Vukojevic, Michael [D]
Excellent ability to quickly turn a defensive stop into offence. He played physical, and he uses his elite size well and his long reach to his advantage in order to knock pucks loose or breakup a play.
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I can't believe that The Little Write Gal is 10 years old today!! Where did the time go? It seems like yesterday she was born and today she is turning 10. She will always be my baby. This picture was taken in August 2010. The cake picture below was taken on her first birthday. She is as still beautiful as ever. We had a fabulous time celebrating her birthday in California with Aunt Ashley. On Monday she will be celebrating some more with a special lunch with her Aunt Janis and Nana. I think we have all spoiled her rotten!
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Posted: August 11th, 2015.
It's easy to get caught up in the guest favours, décor bits and gift shopping for the bridesmaids. But if there's one person you can't forget about, it's the groom! The groom is often overshadowed by the bride, and it's and therefore it's essential that you put some thought into making him feel extra special and valued on the big day.
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Eurosport - Tue, 22 May 00:52:00 2007
French Open - Believe it or not, a Rafael Nadal versus Roger Federer French Open final is not necessarily ordained from above. Jeremy Stahl runs through the list of contenders who stand a chance on the red-hot clay at this year's Roland Garros.
Rafael Nadal - The odds-on bet
We would be loathe not to mention the two-time defending champion as the easy favourite to defend his crown. The world number two is coming off of the heels of his first defeat on the slow dirt in more than two years, but his loss to Roger Federer in the Hamburg final takes nothing away from the Spaniard's record-breaking 81-match win streak on clay. In addition to having a perfect record in his two years at Roland Garros, Rafa has yet to have even been pushed to a fifth set at Paris. Three titles in four claycourt tournaments in 2007 bode well for the 20-year-old man-child from Majorca.
Roger Federer - To be the greatest.....
From John McEnroe to Andre Agassi, the general consensus among tennis' now wise (once wild) men is that Roger Federer needs to win the French Open and become the sixth man to achieve the Slam in order to challenge for the mantle of "greatest-of-all-time." After a previously disappointing claycourt season, Fed-ex won his first clay title of the spring in Hamburg. More importantly, the Swiss Slam machine overcame one of his biggest goblins of the past two years and beat Rafael Nadal on clay for the first time in six tries. Though Federer had been coy about his Roland Garros hopes, the world number one is clearly anxious to get over the final hurdle of a brilliant career on the burning red dirt of Paris.
Fernando Gonzalez - Gonzo-mania strikes again?
The fifth ranked Chilean starts the French Open as the most credible challenger to the world number one and the two-time defending champion, having already reached the final of one Grand Slam and a claycourt Masters series this year. The man whose red-hot Oz Open run was only ended by an unstoppable Federer in the final, also reached the final of the Rome Masters before being trounced by Nadal. If he can somehow avoid the top-two in the draw, another Gonzo Grand Slam final is a distinct possibility in Paris.
Novak Djokovic - The other young gun
The Serbian starlet, who turned 20-years-old a week before the start of this year's French Open, has not quite rivalled Rafa Nadal as the best young player on the ATP Tour this year, but he has come close. Djokovic, third in the 2007 ATP Points Race behind only Federer and Nadal, won titles in Adelaide and Estoril, and beat Rafa on his way to a Miami Masters crown in a brilliant first-half of the season. He reached the quarter-finals of last year's Roland Garros before retiring hurt down to sets to eventual winner Nadal, but after gaining more experience against Rafa at the Rome, Miami, and Indian Wells Masters, is in the best-possible position to challenge his top-ten 20-year-old peer.
Nikolay Davydenko - Looks good on paper
A perennial Grand Slam quarter-finalist, the Russian had his best-ever finish at Roland Garros in 2005 losing to Mariano Puerta in the semi-finals. Despite his third consecutive quarter-finals appearance at the Australian Open this January, Davydenko's 2007 had been anything but impressive with several first and second round exits. But then the world number four nearly showed what he is nearly capable of by nearly beating Rafael Nadal at the Rome Masters in a semi-final epic. Nearly will not be good enough at Roland Garros, however.
Guillermo Canas - The upset specialist
Returning to the ATP circuit from a 15-month doping suspension last fall, the Argentine gained a more positive notoriety this spring by beating world number one Roger Federer in two consecutive tournaments. Canas has the quickness and defensive agility to challenge the world's best on the slow surface, as he proved in his encore victory over Federer in a thrilling 7-6(2) 2-6 7-6(5) victory at the Miami Masters. Having already beaten former French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero on clay to win the Brazil Open, Canas went onto reach the finals in Barcelona before succumbing to Nadal. But only one victory in his last three tournaments means "El Gigantico Killero" has cooled heading into Paris.
Lleyton Hewitt and Carlos Moya - The old school
Though both the Australian and the Spaniard have faded significantly since their respective runs at the top of the world rankings, back in November 2001 and March 1999 respectively, both Hewitt and Moya have surged into this year's French Open. The former US Open and Wimbledon champion Hewitt struggled after winning the Las Vegas Open in February, but demonstrated shades of his former attacking greatness against Nadal in the semi-finals at Hamburg before losing 6-2 3-6 5-7 to the Spaniard. Moya, the 1998 French Open champion, also started the season strong with a title on clay in Acapulco in February, before struggling up until an impressive Hamburg run, which was ended by eventual champion Roger Federer in a thrilling 6-4 4-6 2-6 semi-final. Between the 30-year-old Moya and the 26-year-old Hewitt, you have to give the edge to the Australian.
David Nalbandian - The long-shot
Another really strong contender on paper, Nalbandian reached his second Roland Garros semi-finals appearance in 2006 before retiring against world number one Roger Federer. The big-hitting 25-year-old has disappointed this season with only one quarter-finals appearance at Barcelona, but is capable of beating anybody in the world as he showed at the Masters Cup final against Federer in 2005. Prone to unforced errors and on-court nervous break-downs the hot-blooded Argentine has all the potential to win the French Open, but probably lacks the mental toughness to go all the way.
Philipp Kohlschreiber - The really, really long-shot
The 23-year-old German could turn a few heads and cause a couple of upsets at Paris, if he continues the form that has seen him to a career-best ranking of 32nd in the world. Kohlschreiber, a natural dirt-baller, won his first-career title on the clay at Munich last month. He pushed Rafa Nadal to four sets before losing to the Spaniard in the second round of the Australian Open, and reached the quarter-finals at Monte Carlo before falling to the eventual champion Nadal yet again. The added experience against the world number two could very well work to his advantage.
And the rest....
Andy Roddick, James Blake, Ivan Ljubicic, Tommy Robredo, Tomas Berdych, and Tommy Haas are threats in any major tournament, while claycourt specialists Juan Ignacio Chela, Juan Carlos Ferrero and David Ferrer could also do some damage.Jeremy Stahl


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Argorok, the master of Sky Temple, is a fearsome-looking dragon. Not to worry, though, he's a lot more self-imposing than scary.
Part I
It's time to take the dragon on mano emano. However, the dragon hovers several meters above the ground preventing you from reaching him. Clawshot onto one of the nearby towers, and then aim towards another one, except higher. Continue to climb the towers until you reach the dragon's level, the Clawshot onto the base of the dragon's tail. While hanging, equip the iron boots to drag him to the ground and breaking his armor.
After dropping a few times, a weak point on the dragon's back will be revealed. He will also switch tactics.
Part II
It will begin raining during this portion, which causes the flying plants to rise from the ground. Clawshot your way to the top via the towers and climb on to one of them, and then grapple to one of the plants. Wait for the Dragon to raise his head, indicating he's about to spit fire, and then quickly grapple around the circle of plants to the dragon's backside. Once there, clawshot to the weak point on his back and attack it repeatedly with your sword. Afterward, climb back up and repeat the process to defeat him.
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BECKET — Hip-hop dance, once the upstart new kid on the block, has now been around long enough that one of its biggest revolutions — the prominence of women in this formerly highly sexist genre — seems like it has always been thus, and one of its evolutions — the move from the street to the stage — is no longer just a sideshow attraction to the main event.
Certainly at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, which is presenting three groups in its exclusive "Unreal Hip-Hop" show, fully staged hip-hop performances have long been a regular part of its summer lineup. Meanwhile, among the 12 performers in the program's four pieces, seven are female and two of the three groups are led by women.
Jennifer Weber's 10-year-old Decadancetheatre was initially conceived as an all-female hip-hop company, but this time out, Weber includes a man in the cast of "4," her abstract dance set mostly to Antonio Vivaldi's "Four Seasons." The über-familiar score, gently remixed by DJ Boo, provides the accompaniment for the meat of the work, three main duets and one solo, beautiful and private set pieces that celebrate the range of physicality and expression within the group. In the final moments, Weber gathers the seven dancers ever so briefly into an ensemble, before, wonderfully, releasing them, like so many spinning tops, into recapitulations of their earlier sections.
Ephrat "Bounce" Asherie also invited a man, James "Cricket" Colter, to perform with her. In the duet "Step 4.2," Asherie challenged herself to push the form beyond two dancers performing side by side; the spirited result is more like a pas de deux, not in the content (Asherie's considerable ballet training aside, she's a bona fide
b-girl, and this piece is largely composed of hip-hop and breaking vocabulary) but in the powerful connections she and Colter make physically and emotionally. Though stylistically different — Asherie here the frisky extrovert to Colter's comparatively reticent introvert — this is a great match, the two bound by a palpable chemistry.
In her 2011 solo "brothers," Asherie is both tough and vulnerable: swaggering and gripping her crotch like one of the guys one moment; running her hands softly down her undulating torso the next. Asherie has an authoritative stage presence and can convey even archetypical behavior without succumbing to cliché.
And, indeed, hip-hop dance has also been around long enough that it's cycled through the public's eye from something unfamiliar to wildly popular, to, finally, sometimes, the occasional cliché. With their eccentric, funny, sometimes goofy "Broadway to Hip-Hop," The Wondertwins (Boston-born identicals and veteran poppers Billy and Bobby McClain) take us on a rambling tour through some of the highlights and influences of hip-hop's history, tossing in some of those clichés along the way.
Their ultimate reverence for it all — even the stuff that we may laugh at, affectionately — is infectious. Seems like the cool world of hip-hop can handle some grown-up love.
Janine Parker can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The CCI's Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) has a very active clinical trial program, providing state-of-the-art clinical care and equipment. CCI's CTU aims to maintain 100-200 open studies available for patient enrollment and as of September 30, 2014, the CTU had accrued more than 5000 patients onto trials in all phases of investigation. Funding for CTU core operations was made possible through a partnership between Alberta Cancer Foundation and CancerControl Alberta.
CCI's CTU is led by Dr. John Mackey (Medical Director) and Ms. Leslie Fedorak (CTU Manager) and employs 32 CRNs and 29 CRCs to support industry-sponsored studies and co-operative group or academic clinical trials. Many of the front-end study activities are co-ordinated through their dedicated Trial Launch Team to help make the start up of trials as efficient as possible for sponsors and PIs.CCI requires in-house regulatory and monitoring staff to monitor the scope of clinical-trial activities, including phase I studies and investigator-initiated studies conducted by the CCI CTU.
CTU Medical Director
Dr. John Mackey, MD FRCPC
As a medical oncology clinical investigator, Dr. Mackey's major interest is the study of new drug treatments for breast cancer. He is the medical leader of the Clinical Research Unit at The Cross Cancer Institute and is the co-chair of research for the Northern Alberta Breast Cancer Program. He is executive director of the Cancer International Research Group, Translational Cancer Research International, and serves on the steering committees of eleven international systemic therapy trials.
Dr. Mackey's translational research program focuses on the study of the molecular mechanisms underlying drug resistance, and explores novel ways to circumvent and modulate these resistance mechanisms. His research program is funded by the National Cancer Institute of Canada, the Alberta Cancer Board, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, the Department of Defense, and several industry sponsors.


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I typically taste between 2000 and 2500 wines a year. It might seem like fun but, trust me, it's not. Mostly.
Mostly, it's lots and lots of, more or less, the same thing. I taste maybe 90-140 Chardonnays a year. Easily 90% of 'em have absolutely nothing that distinguishes one from another. In a way, that's good. When I do taste one that has "IT", the wine jumps out like a 50-foot neon sign. Whites are a little tougher, of course, because the flavor variations, generally speaking, are not as broad and distinct as in reds. But even in the reds – especially in the trendy ones that proliferate at a rate that makes Ebola look like a royal couch potato – there is a huge stratum of stuff that tastes virtually interchangeable. Take Sangiovese, for example. Fifteen years ago, there were basically two in the US: Columbia's David Lake Signature Series Red Willow Vineyard Sangiovese and Robert Pepi. Now, there are probably 100, many of them made in a quasi-Cabernet style that forces this lighter-bodied grape to bulk up like Barry Bonds. Some taste good but most taste…the same.
So, now we're in maybe Year Ten of the Malbec Craze. Argentina, which rescued the grape from its sidekick role in the uptight culture of Bordeaux wines, was already, 25 years ago, making beautiful, very modern-styled bottles, which we began to see in substantial numbers in the late 90s. It was inevitable, I guess, that we grape-growin' fools here in Walla Walla and the Columbia Valley would jump all over one of the two missing links – the other being Petit Verdot – from our Bordeaux-intensive roster of available red grapes. Today, there are literal tons of Malbec grown in Washington, and I talk to guys and gals all the time who trot out their new, fabulous Malbec for me to taste and, after I do, they tell me it's only $48 a bottle! Zowie! ONLY $48. This happened a lot, when I was running our old shop, VinElla, out in Woodinville. And, to my utter astonishment, many of the folks who came in bearing their Malbecs were nearly unaware of the Argentinian stuff. That sort of blissful ignorance is tantamount to opening a pizzeria in Brooklyn without realizing that anybody else is doing it.
I always had a stock reply: "Okay," I'd nod, "Tell you what. If I open this other bottle of Malbec and you can convince me that yours is clearly better, I'll buy a case. Deal?" This happened eight times. I counted. In every case, the person accepted the challenge. I used the same Malbec every time: Broquel, the original premium label of Trapiche, an old and respected Mendoza Valley winery. Six of the eight admitted that the Argentine wine was better. One got mad and stomped out. One argued the point, telling me that the Broquel was "nice but, y'know, it's not the same product."
The Broquel, it should be pointed out, costs…$13.
I've stuck with the Broquel as my Malbec yardstick and have never had any reason to back off that viewpoint.
Until now.
Last Sunday, October 17th, I attended a tasting in Tukwila that I almost skipped. V-I Wines is a new distributor, specializing mostly in Italian producers, with whom I've done a bit of business. The wines that my sales rep, Giampaulo Falchetti, had brought me were good – a couple very good – but not spectacular. And their portfolio outside of Italy was a mish-mash of new brands and names that have hovered around the periphery of the wine scene for years, making barely a ripple. I went because tasting wine is what I do, so that I don't come off like an uninformed idiot here. (Whether I'm an informed idiot, I leave to your judgment.)
Long story short: I was stunned by the general quality of what I tasted. Stunned. And the wines I wound up remembering most vividly were from a winery I had no idea even existed: CanTinian Wines of Argentina, by way of…Nelson BC?
Deb Crichton and Dana Rothkop are two Nelson natives who bought an old, working winery in the Mendoza Valley in 2008 and started working the very old vines for an international-style series of wines that just flat rolled my socks down. I only tasted their Cab/Malbec blend, the varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, and their non-Reserva Malbec but each was among the best of its type I've tasted in the past ten years.
I'm not going to go into the rather interesting tale of two adventurous Canadians and their Argentine sojourn. ("Canadian", "Argentinian": "CanTinian". Get it?) For this entry, I just want to talk about these three dazzling wines. I've sent Dana Rothkop a note via Facebook and asked if he'd chat for a while. As soon as that happens, I'll get back to you with it. Right now, it bears noting that Cantinian took a fistful of awards for their roster at the 2010 Argentinian Wine Awards, scooched right up into the Gold Medal category with names like Salentein, Catena Zapata, Escorihuela Gascón, Norton, and Nieto Senetiner. Not bad for the first vintage of a new enterprise.
I'll also shortly post some quick takes on some of the other exceptional wines I tasted at V-I's place. One other producer in particular – the stylish Italian group called Menhir – produced yet another episode of Downward Hosiery Thrust. More on that later…For now, meet CanTinian Wines.
CanTinian Cabernet-Malbec Mendoza Valley 2009 absolutely nails that elusive "Argentine-ness" that makes the blend of Cabernet and Malbec so distinctive and memorable. I've tasted – and this is probably a conservative estimate – 50 examples of this blend and this one has to be in the top three. The wine, as hyberbolic as it may seem to compare the two, reminds me of a less powerful version of the legendary Luigi Bosca "Icono", a $150 wine that induces swooning faster than 98% of the wines I've ever tasted. Blended 55% Cab and 45% Malbec, the balance of this is lovely and the profile is bright, jazzy, and rich. Volleys of coffee, blackberry, black plum, cassis, leather, stone, and figs nearly claw their way out of the glass. The texture is viscous and seamless and yet the wine is easy to drink and the very opposite of ponderous. At about $13 retail, this is just simply a terrific bottle for all sorts of hearty food and a first-rate sipper to boot.
90 Points
CanTinian Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Valley 2009 is ridiculously fine Cabernet at $13 and would be just as fine at $35. This is serious, grown-up Cab that shows every single one of the hallmark Cabernet flavors: plum, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, warm spices, vanilla, tobacco, leather, chocolate, and espresso. It reminds me of both the McManis Family Cabernet, my fave bargain Cab for 9 years running, and the Aussie gem, "Evil" Cabernet, as first made by the estimable Chris Ringland. It's a tad more full-bodied than either and is decidedly more polished than both. I haven't tried this but I'd be willing to lay some bucks on the proposition that I could insert this wine into a tasting of better-quality Sonoma and Columbia Valley Cabs and a lot of people would rate it at the top of their lists. While it does NOT scream Argentina, it does absolutely advance the whole idea of "international-style" Cabernet by several degrees. I can't emphasize enough what a freakin' steal this wine is. The $13-ish price tag is an introductory special. When it goes back to regular price, it will cost a crippling…$14. 92 Points
CanTinian Malbec Mendoza Valley 2009 is now my new yardstick Malbec, finally – after 12 memorable years – displacing the wonderful Broquel as the club I use to beat down pretentious Malbecs that cost too much for too little in return. There is very little way for me to write anything here that won't come off as puffery. This is just flat-out sumptuous Malbec; rich and silky, with fat, powerful flavors framed by a stately structure and just the right balance for repeated drinking. The leather, cola, coffee, mocha, vanilla, Bing cherry, Friar plum, and blueberry flavors announce themselves on the nose and follow through perfectly on the palate. The wine this reminds me of most is the gorgeous Mendel "Unus", a $50 bottle that, for a while, ranked as the best premium Argentine Malbec I've tasted and is still firmly in my top three. Like its brothers, it's starting out around thirteen bucks and is one of the most under-valued wines you will ever taste. 93 Points
The startling reality of the Argentine wine culture is that it's far older than either California or Washington, which is a mere baby in terms of wine history. Some of the Mendoza Valley vineyards date back to the mid 1850s and old vine bottlings are commonplace. The CanTinian vineyards were planted half in 1923 and half in 1972-73, devoted to only Cabernet and Malbec. The wines are made by Luis Barraud and Sergio Monteil of Vina Cobos and the fermentation of the non-Reserva wines is done in acrylic-lined concrete tanks, with aging in French Oak for 12 months.
I urge you to at least try these wines. For those not familiar with or fans of the Argentine (Cab/Malbec) blend, skip that and stick with the more familiar Cab and varietal Malbec. If, however, you've simply never tried a Malbec, here's a warning:
I always advise people who ask, if they're going to try a new varietal, NOT to start with a really great one. If you do, you're in for a crashing disappointment when you taste others. This CanTinian Malbec carries the risk of that happening. I suggest trying a good, cheap Malbec – Trapiche Oak Cask, Bodega San Telmo, Norton, Dona Paula, Guggenheim, to name a few – and then try the CanTinian. It'll give you a frame of reference. All those I named are good wines, but the CanTinian is simply a whole other animal.
If you can't find the bottles immediately, hang in there. They just came to Seattle and the word will take a while to get around. But it will, absolutely. The proof of any winery is in the bottle and CanTinian delivers with every cork pulled.


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I definitely didn't anticipate how big the step-up is from Year 1 to Year 2 when it comes to A levels. Last year I just about got on top of deadlines and survived the continuous stress and pressure, and I was coping enough to survive the nine(ish) months left of Year 2. Oh boy I was in for a surprise. I probably was in a bit of a dream-land when I thought that Year 2 would be the same as Year 1, because honestly my teacher's have stepped up their game. Everything suddenly requires a whole lot more of my time. Balancing this with working at looking at Uni's every other weekend, blogging AND trying to have a social life...now I don't do A level Maths and I know that this ain't gonna end well - something had to give. Turns out that I ended up neglecting my blog (that I love so much), but I'm catching up slowly and I'm pre-writing my blogs whenever I have a spare moment so I can just upload them regularly from now on!
So let me break down what's been on my mind this month:
- I've been looking at a lot of Uni's: it's most definitely one of the most stressful things I've had to do, because none of them seem right and it's making me question if Uni is actually the right way to go if my heart isn't 100% into it. So confusing, send help.
- I'm essentially doing three coursework-based A levels = a hella lot of work. My brain is going to explode with all the paperwork, drawings, transcriptions and essays that are taking over my entire life. If you think coursework is easier than exams, let me tell you that after dropping my exam based subject last year, it's really not.
- I'm moving house! Things have been pretty crazy, we're (my family) buying a house to design from top to bottom from scratch at there are lots of trips to stores choosing kitchens and sinks and paint and shelves and carpets and so on, but this is definitely a GOOD crazy thing that's happening - I'm so excited.
I never realised how much I've been trying to cram into my life recently until I've actually sat down and spoken about it all, and honestly it feels so good to just spill it all out into a blog post that not many will actually see. It's the reason why I started blogging - I just love how I can forget about all the mayhem my life actually brings and I can just write about things that make me happy and connecting with other bloggers and the whole shabang (Brook, I'm liking this word). I'm definitely getting back into the blogging game again, I've missed it so much!
Thank you for sticking around guys, much love x


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What our customers say
A high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for Saturday night you were both amazing and the food was fantastic everyone loved. It, I can't thank you enough will be highly recommending you x Suzi 30th Jan 2016"
Dear Graham & Julia,
Where to start!? Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding a dream come true. The Fish 'n Chips was exceptional, the canapés went down a storm, the afternoon tea was delicious and beatifically presented and of course the Hog roast went down a treat. Your Staff were amazing and Julia – your effort, care and passion is so appreciated.
You Guys are brilliant at what you do and we really enjoyed meeting you too.
I would like to thank you so much for catering out Partnership Blessing and Barn Dance. Fish and chips [and alternatives] was definitely the best accompaniment to a barn dance. We had over 175 guests and somehow you managed to serve them all in under an hour. So many people have complimented us on the quality of the food.
The batter was mouthwateringly crispy, the fish great quality and the chips cooked to perfection, and to have them cooked and served immediately made such a difference. The plated desserts made a perfect finish. Thank you for helping us fine tune the details and for the efficiency of the set up and serving on the night. You and your staff helped us have a night to remember.
I recently attended the wedding of two friends in the Nottingham and as part of their celebrations they had secured the services of Julia Ashley and her business "The Wedding Catering Company"
For this wedding Julia had provided a bespoke fish 'n chip van, although van does the vehicle a disservice! The food was fresh, beautifully cooked and served with a smile. The staff throughout the evening ensured that the drinks were flowing and that the beautiful canapés were shared equally amongst the group.
I have been fortunate enough to work all over the world and sample hospitality on a global basis, I can honestly say that Julia and her team are well within my top ten and have no hesitation recommending them.
Hi Graham, just a quickie to say thank you so much for the fish & chips at the party. The verdict was unanimous, excellent.So many people commented on it being a great idea I think you may be contacted very soon.
Now I am back in normal world (boo) I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you from myself and Gav. I never thought our perfect weekend was possible and you both just delivered on every count. You service, your great food, and your personalities made it just perfect. Everything you were asked, including any of your staff, you get on with in such a professional and efficient manner. I can imagine dealing with 130 guests after a few jars is not the easiest and especially after the way I saw one of my guests speak to one of your members of staff, they all deserve a big thank you.
On a personal note I have worried about my wedding from the day we booked the date as my Dad passed away a couple of years ago and I have always worried about how I would deal with it. Having such an amazing day with you guys making everything perfect really helped to take away any 'stress-outs' I may have had. The gin also helped before I went to church!
I would like to thank you so much for catering out Partnership Blessing and Barn Dance. Fish and chips [and alternatives] was definitely the best accompaniment to a barn dance. We had over 175 guests and somehow you managed to serve them all in under an hour. So many people have complimented us on the quality of the food.
The batter was mouthwateringly crispy, the fish great quality and the chips cooked to perfection, and to have them cooked and served immediately made such a difference. The plated desserts made a perfect finish. Thank you for helping us fine tune the details and for the efficiency of the set up and serving on the night. You and your staff helped us have a night to remember.
Wanted to say a big thank you for coming to Stephen's 50 birthday party on Saturday night and for the great fish and chips – I have only had rave reviews so thank you for removing a huge area of stress for me!
Well what can I say…you were an amazing success!! Everyone came up to me at the party and texts after saying how wonderful the food was. So compliments to the chef's!
Thank you so much again, a fab night, fab food and lots of fond memories!
It is with great pleasure we write to express out since thanks for all you did to make our day such a wonderful and memorable occasion. You were always ready to accommodate our specific wishes in terms of food, decorations and table settings.
You clearly have a very expert tem of catering and front of house staff who were fantastic. All in all you provided us an excellent, comprehensive and friendly service. Thank you both and best wishes for the future.
We just wanted to say what an amazing time we had and each one of you went out your way to ensure our day was perfect. I have loved planning and organising it with you.
Once again, thank you all very, very, much and look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Hi Graham & Julia, Lee and I just wanted to say thank you SO, SO, much for everything you did yesterday. Everything went fantastically well, despite the weather, and the food was just wonderful! We have been tucking into the rest of the cheese today reminiscing about how fab it all went, which is massively down to you both. We will be recommending you to everyone we know!
A quick text to say a huge thank you to you and graham for all you did for Katie the boys and I. Every aspect of the day was truly all we could have wished for.
Firstly the food was amazing, and so many people commenting on both the afternoon high tea and also the fish and chip van – at least one guest enjoyed them so much he went up for seconds!
Your staff were fantastic – so professional and helpful.
Chris the dj also was great. We really were so grateful when you said you were able to sort out a dj as we had no idea ourselves as to who we should choose.
I'm sure I'm missing loads of things out as well as there were so many things that you provided that were so fab.
But the main reason for this text was to thank YOU. From the grooms perspective, the entire day from the church service through to the last person leaving was such a relaxed and happy atmosphere. Your terrific work and organisational skills were so clear. speaking to you and seeing you work played a huge part in making me feel so relaxed.
YOU played such a vital role in making our day so special I shall never forget it. Words cannot really express how grateful I am. There will always be a welcome in great Barford should you ever wish to pop in. And of course we will recommend you and graham to anybody and everybody who will listen.
Thank you so much for the fish and chips on Saturday they were such a success the compliments were flowing in. Well done to Phil and colleague and thank you for such a great service. Sally 3rd March.
It was the first time we had used this company and without hesitation I would use them again. They were so accommodating about dietary needs etc. The fish was beautifully fresh and the chips – just how they should be. Everyone loved the food and has been one of the most commented on things about my party. Thank you so much for making it a very memorable and smooth sailing do.
I first met Julia and Graham,and tasted their incredible fish'n'chips when they catered for my brother's 50th Birthday celebration.On deciding to have my own Xmas party last year,there was only one call I had to make.Julia and Graham arrived at our home in their mobile kitchen with no fuss,and served the most delicious fish'n'chips I have EVER had!
The fish melted in the mouth,and the batter was so light and crisp that I found myself sneaking out for seconds!Our guests felt thoroughly spoilt,and to top it all there was no clearing or washing up to be done,card containers were simply thrown into a large sack.Result!They left with as little fuss as they had arrived .I would thoroughly recommend them for any celebration,and can't wait for another excuse to get them back again…
We selected the services of The Wedding Catering Co. for both our wedding breakfast and evening fish and chips. Being french and knowing our friends and family were foodies I knew I was going to have to make sure we had good quality tasty food and I asked Graham to help me create a french styled wedding breakfast. He delivered and some! The food was delicious and so well presented. The comments from all our guests were the same, the food was fantastic, not like most normal wedding breakfasts which are dry and bland and we agree with our guests wholeheartedly.
We could not ask for more from Graham and his excellent team. We then had the fish and chip van come in the evening, it was a touch and we've been told by numerous friends that it was the best idea ever.
The fish and chips are amazing and went down a storm. We highly recommend Graham and his amazing team for any catering requirements. You'll certainly be very pleased.
Thank you so much for our amazing wedding at your truly stunning barn.
You have been excellent hosts and really went the extra mile to make our day special!
We will definitely be recommending the barn to others who are looking for a beautiful and unique venue.
We really had a great time at the Wedding and during the week before. That was the best lamb we have ever tasted! We were so grateful you allowed us to prepare for the wedding and to use your lovely home on the day.Thank you so much you certainly made our day so special.
We'd both like to say a big thank you for doing such a great job on the day – the afternoon tea and the fish and chips were excellent.
A fantastic venue in a breathtaking location. Food to die for and hosts in Graham and Julia who just cannot do enough for you. Our thanks to them both for mesmerising our guests and giving our family a magical day we will never forget.
We were very happy with the service, everyone thought it was a great way of covering catering for a day like that.
We will definitely use you again for any similar events.
Once again, can I thank you and your team for a first class service.
Firstly can I thank you for adding so much to the fun of my party. All my guests enjoyed your food and thought what a great idea it was. Well done on supplying such hot delicious food to our hungry hoard.
We certainly got the neighbours talking (again). Once again, many thanks for your efficient and delicious service.
With kind regards.
Many thanks for your help and advice in supporting our big village Jubilee Celebration on 4th June. Your advice and experience was invaluable to us and the quality of the food and service was simply outstanding.
The organising committee and I have received many compliments from the 1000 people who attended congratulating us on securing your services. You and your team helped to make it an event to remember! Thanks again for all your help and assistance.
Thank you so much for our Wedding Fish and Chips on Saturday!
I had so many compliments from our guests, the food was of the highest quality and totally delicious,
You cannot beat fish and chips when they are freshly cooked and these were fresh! I will not hesitate to pass on your details, and am happy to give you the highest reccomendation, feel free to pass on my e mail to any prospective customers if they need any persuading!
My daughter and son-in-law were delighted and that is all that matters to us.
Once again thank you so much.
We just wanted to say thank you very much for the food at our wedding, everything went well and everyone commented on how wonderful the food was. It was even better than I expected, I can't believe how much food we got for the money we paid… it was extremely good value for money.
It is always a bit daunting booking something through the internet, however, you didn't let me down and certainly delivered… if anyone is ever worried about booking through the internet I can vouch for you 100% and would highly recommend you to anyone else…
Your service was impeccable and the food was delicious (and received lots of compliments). Thanks for all your help. Rachel The food was excellent and we received so many compliments that I couldn't list them all for you! Although we had three people who were unable to attend on the day, we had very little wastage which goes to show how much everyone enjoyed the food.
The service was excellent, delivered when you advised and the instructions for keeping food warm etc., easy to follow. We certainly would not hesitate to recommend you for parties large and small. Excellent day and great memories.