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by Bill Jackson - The Regional
May 27, 2009
Some people see flag raising events in Caledonia as disruptions to a quiet town on a Sunday afternoon. Others see them as driving at the root of two-tier justice that has inhibited economic development and inflicted much bigger wounds than anything occurring last Sunday.
Sure, cars took it slow to make sure that they avoided a few dozen people who were standing on the shoulders of Argyle Street South. But while frustration and hostility were in the air, acts of violence and major confrontations did not occur.
After all, why would they? People only wanted to raise a few Canadian flags in Caledonia. In Canada.
Certainly with the events that have played out over the past few years, people can appreciate the whole point of Sunday's rally. It wasn't to disrupt the town or even raise flags for that matter, but rather to get the names and numbers of OPP officers who will be privately prosecuted. A group of Canadian activists is trying to take a stand against police who, for one reason or another, do not uphold the laws of Canada equally for everyone despite taking an oath to do just that.
Many people are good at complaining about the problems Haldimand is facing, but they don't do anything concrete to try and address these problems. Not everyone wants to come out to a flag raising for a variety of reasons, but they shouldn't criticize those that do.
Politicians complain and criticize, but what have they done to help solve the development problems Haldimand is facing? Has talking to the leaders of Six Nations worked? And if Six Nations protesters do decide to set up a road blockage or protest another development site, will the police do anything to stop it unless there are months of court proceedings and an injunction order?
The big news under planning applications at Haldimand council this week was the development of 16 residential units in Cayuga. This after months of stagnation and three years of major developments being cancelled., Meanwhile Haldimand is attempting to promote development by waiving various fees for developers up front and is grovelling over infrastructure dollars before the Cayuga Arena falls down.
I guess the point here is that different people have different solutions to deal with some of the problems Haldiamnd is facing. What's proactive and what's reactive depends on perception.
Brantford Council is attempting to take action through the courts that would disallow native protesters on development sites and force the police to take action against those that disobey. Even there it's a judge and a crapshoot, but it's better than writing resolution after resolution calling on other levels of government to fix your woes, while telling people that municipalities' hands are tied when it comes to land claims, and continuing to appease natives, police and senior levels of government while getting little in return.
It's not just development that's at stake.
Things have been calm in Caledonia lately and no one wants to see any lingering frustrations flare up into full blown furor. But given the OPP's reaction to last Sunday's event, one can be certain that the same methodology it used back in 2006 will prevail in 2009 if native protesters choose to terrorize the neighborhood again. Some people are still without policing and are living next to a lawless piece of land that's an eroding eyesore.
People who don't want to come to a flag raising event is one thing, but those who want to stand by and watch the town and county go to hell in a hand basket while complaining about Canadian flag raisers need to give their head a shake.


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This whiskey sets Four Roses apart from its competitors in nearly every category. It checks ALL the boxes. A 10 year old high rye recipe bourbon bottled as a single barrel at 100 proof and sold for only $40! What the hell is everyone else doing? Four Roses makes your whiskey look stupid! You go to Four Roses, see what they're doing. Takes some notes. No one sells better whiskey for less. This is always the special OBSV recipe. Since these are single barrels, every bottle you open is a new and wonderful experience. If you don't have a bottle in your bar already, you're making a terrible mistake.
Price: $39.99
Medley Bros. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 04-18-2017
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Price: $23.99
Noah's Mill Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 04-18-2017
Noah's Mill is a legend. It's been one of Willett's flag ship brands for decades. This whiskey includes some of their oldest stocks, which means some of the barrels in the blend are 20+ years old. Expect an average age around 15 years. This elegant whiskey is complex and heady, but not overpowering. Its soft yet distinctive aromatics range from candied citrus, floral honey and stone fruit to forest, leather and smokey oak. A sweet front palate of caramel and toffee is followed by a pepper and spice finish owing to a significant amount of rye in the mashbill. For an over-proof (114.3-degree) bourbon, it is not at all hot. It's absolutely incredible that we're able to sell this whiskey for $55 when every distillery out their is trying to get you to pay $100 for some 6 year old. Thank you to the good people at Willett for having the gumption to keep it real after all these years.
Price: $54.99
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Bourbon (750ml)
Review Date: 04-18-2017
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Price: $39.99
Maker's Mark Bourbon (750ml)
Review Date: 04-18-2017
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Price: $22.99
Four Roses Yellow Label Kentucky Bourbon (750ml)
Review Date: 04-18-2017
I can't tell you the number of times we've had some older timer walk in off the street and beckon me over to point out the Four Roses Yellow Label, "now why does a nice store like yours carry this CRAP!" Wait a second there Sir. You may remember the old Yellow Label blend that Four Roses used to sell back in the bad old Seagram days and indeed that was a dog, but this is by no means that! The labels are nearly identical, but this one is filled only with Straight Bourbons from one of Kentucky's best. The blend of their ten recipes is one of the easiest Bourbons to get behind in the store and represents a stupendous value. Four Roses is high rye Bourbon, even their low rye recipe is high rye compared to some of their competitors. That wonderful grainy spice is tempered by the various yeast strains and the ultimate result is a wonderful easy drinking bourbon for a VERY reasonable price. Expect a nose of sweet barrel spice, caramelized sugars, and delicate floral notes. The palate has a bit more savory spice, but is still dominated by the sweet flavors of honey, ripe apples and more vanilla. Easy drinking and easy on the pocket book.
Price: $19.99
2015 Elephant Hill Chardonnay Hawke's Bay
Review Date: 04-18-2017
It's not often that we find cross over wines in New Zealand for California Chard drinkers. That said this is not Rombauer of the Southern Hemisphere, but it is very much in an internationally appealing style. Deep notes of creamy butter, subtle nuttiness, stone fruit and baked Golden Delicious. The nose is so heady and rich that you expect to be inundated with ripeness and oak on the palate, but instead you get a wonderful zesty lemon paired with a great texture and some tropical fruit notes. Wonderful balance, for this textured expressive style.
Price: $19.99
2015 Elephant Hill "Le Phant Rouge" Red Blend Hawke's Bay
Review Date: 04-18-2017
This lovely little quaffer is one of the best cross overs in NZ right now. It has lots of life and some good structure, but isn't ultra minty or eucalyptus. Great ripeness paired with elegant structure. Dark current, some plummy notes, and an easy earthy spice on the finish. This is one that almost any red wine lover can easily get behind. Love Bordeaux, you'll probably like this. Cali Cab? No doubt this is in your range. A very easy wine to love.
Price: $19.99
2015 Elephant Hill Sauvignon Blanc Hawke's Bay
Review Date: 04-18-2017
The gorgeous Elephant Hill Sauv Blanc is a benchmark for Hawke's Bay. It's certainly not what you'd expect from most $15 NW SB! The nose is powerfully rich and complex, but without the typically grassy notes, instead lovely herbaceous mineral quality and deep ripe lemon fruit. It's somewhere between a great Graves White and a top notch Sancerre. The palate is textural and equally complex with a subtle building acidity and a lovely touch of brine on the finish. A stupendous example of the potential here and a stellar price.
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Barbancourt Estate Reserve 15 Year Old Haitian Rum (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Barbancourt Estate is Haiti's top rum producer and makes a very unique style that blends technique from both the Cognac and Armagnac. Like most French protectorates, Barbancourt uses only fresh cane juice for fermentation rather than a mix of molasses and water. This is then distilled to 70% on a column still before being rectified on an alembic pot still to 90%. This high proof spirit is then cut to 100 proof and aged in large vats and small barrels. The result is some where in between a Spanish and a French style rhum. It's ultra clean and fruity, but without the sweet syrupy notes of aged Spanish rums. By 15 years, there's plenty of concentration and density of wood, heavy on the butterscotch, toffee and baking spices. It retains some of the fruitiness of the younger expressions on the palate, but the bold spice and sweet caramelized sugar aromas are definitely in charge here. It's really unlike any other agricole on the market, as it's made quite differently, but nonetheless offer a lot deliciousness for the price.
Price: $42.99
English Harbour 5 Year Old Rum (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
English Harbour is a stupendous offering that represents some of the old school style rum, without the over the top esters of a Jamaican. Fermented with a mixture of baking yeast and wild yeast, the distillery uses open top fermentation to encourage some of the funky wild yeast to interact with the wash. This is then distilled on an old copper column still for a light bodied rum that's full of character. It's kind of an in between style, not quite light and sweet like the Spanish, not quite heavy and funky like the English. Altogether a wonderful expressive and delicious Caribbean rum.
Price: $26.99
Kirk & Sweeney 12 Year Old Dominican Rum (750ml) (ships as 3L)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Sweet rich and easy drinking, Kirk & Sweeney is designed to give rum producers like Zaya and Zacapa a run for their money. Ultra dense and sweet style, if you love a good cigar with your rum, this one is always a good choice.
Price: $33.99
Pusser's 15 year old British Navy Rum (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Pusser is named for the ships "Purser" or Supply Officer, in charge of doling out the daily rum ration to thirsty seaman. The blending and technical information were acquired by Charles Tobias who championed the brands public debut over the last 30 years. In 2012, Tobias sold his shares in the rum company, but his vision lives. A true English Style rum made from a blend of Heavy rums, there is tons of complexity here, very much focused on the Demerara style. If you really want to catch the old school style, toss in a quarter once of some funky Jamaican rum. Blending rum at home is FUN and totally safe as long as you don't operate heavy machinery.
Price: $49.99
Johnny Drum "Private Stock" 101 Proof Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Johnny Drum has long been a go to for our staff and customers are starting to catch on. For years this special Bourbon held the 15 year designation right on the neck and while they're not able to use it any longer, there remains incredible old bourbon in the blend. While we don't have precise information about the contents here, there's no doubt that Willett is including some nicely aged bourbon in the blend. It remains a go to Bourbon that nearly anyone can appreciate. Dense nose of deep maple, oak spice, and sweet candied fruit. The palate is structured and not overtly sweet thanks to the higher proof. This one is really fun to mix with and stands up to anything in the price range without even flinching. Plus the old school wax top looks so COOL!!!!
Price: $39.99
2006 Worthy Park 10 Year Old "Golden Devil" Single Barrel Jamaican Rum (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Worthy Park is one of the Jamaica's crown jewels, on the famous estate established in 1670. On the fertile central plains at nearly 1200 feet above sea level, thousands of acres of sugar cane grow as they have for centuries. Located in the central St Catherine's parish, the estate has cultivated cane commercially since 1720 and along side that operation a great history of rum production arose. But in the years after WW II, an over production of Jamaican Rum convinced Worthy Park to cease large scale distilling operation. It wasn't until 2004 that the Clark Family decided to give rum distillation another go. The distillery was completely rebuilt in 2005. This is some of the first distillate from the new distillery and it's as wonderful as expected. The yeast used in this high ester production is cultivated directly from the local cane leaves and only traditional pot stills are used. After 10 years in barrel, the esters have softened and developed into and incredible array of tropical fruit aromas. Lively and medium bodied, this rum is just more proof that Jamaica is producing the most complex and out standing rums on the market. The future is Jamaican rum and the future is now.
Price: $49.99
Bruichladdich "Botanist" Gin (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Jim McEwan's ginny babe is a baby no more. Remy has taken the Botanist out of it's crib and it's quickly becoming one of the hottest gins in the world. That hasn't changed anything about how delicious it is. Still using those same 22 Islay botanicals, the key to the Botanist's complexity is actually the ultra slow distillation at Bruichladdich on the banks of Loch Indaal. 17 long hours to produce one batch on the odd Lomond Still nicked named "Ugle Betty". The resulting spirit is one of the most unctuous and deeply complex gins on the market. Each distinct local botanical infused with the breath of the Queen of the Hebrides.
Price: $34.99
Cadenhead's Old Raj Gin 110 Proof (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Cadenhead's Old Raj is a true Classic. That light yellow hue, imparted from the rare and expensive saffron flower, hints at the exceptional quality and complexity. The stiff 110 proof reminds us that this is Campbeltown's own Gin - the pride of Kintyre. It's racy, it's powerful, it makes no excuses, but it will hold you tight and kiss you goodnight.
Price: $49.99
Gin Mare Mediterranean Gin (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Oh Gin Mare, you've always been here for me. When I'm bored of the same old gin, there you are waiting for me, all savory and oily. It's that Olive thing that gets you first, but then you notice the other unusual flavors. And you fall in love. Don't mess this up by trying to mix it too heavily. This stuff begs for good tonic and some anchovies. Nothing more needed.
Price: $33.99
Ventura Spirits "Wilder" Gin (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Ventura Spirits is one of SoCal's most exciting new distilleries. These guys are really in it for the right reasons. They do crazy shit like try to distill seaweed and make wild weird brandies from local strawberry, quince and other wonderful treats. Their Wilder Gin exemplifies everything that their all about. They're pulling these botanicals from the hills around the distillery and fruit from local farms, the result is something utterly unique and truly Californian. This is a beautiful base to build complex cocktails around or use it to give a fresh twist on an old classic. No doubt this should be considered one of SoCal's premier micro gins.
Price: $29.99
The 86 Co. Ford's Gin (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
The wonderful Ford's Gin has become a go to for many bartenders and no surprise thanks to it's loveable creator Simon Ford. It's pretty simple really. First, get one of London's great old gin houses to produce an ultra high quality gin for you. Make sure it's distinctive, but versatile. Maybe add a hint of Grapefruit - nobody is doing that. Next, ship the ultra high-proof bulk spirit to the states for proofing and bottling at Charbay in Ukiah. Kick it with Marko, drink a lot. Finally, sell it for an incredibly fair price. It's that easy. Now you know how to start your own Spirits Company. Or just buy 86 Co.'s Ford's Gin and relax.
Price: $24.99
Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
My things have really come full circle when the Australians are surpassing the British in the Gin game. No doubt there are some cranky brits over this one, but the quality of the Four Pillars gins cannot be denied or ignored. This is a citrus driven style, but with plenty of botanical oomph to keep it serious. I love to use this in citrus based cocktails. In Rickeys, Corpse Revivers, Last Words it just sings, but has enough to standard up to a really nice tonic syrup and some descent soda.
Price: $34.99
Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill "Tom Cat" Barrel Aged Gin (375ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Caledonia Spirits had me hooked the moment I opened a sample of the outrageous honey they use to make their gin. This veritable nectar of the gods could literally make anything delicious. Now take an ultra high quality gin, age it in good quality oak, and add just enough honey to feel it, but not enough make it particularly sweet and you've got one of the most dangerous concoctions on the market. Aromatically unique, encompassing a huge variety of complex flavors, Barr Hill has created one of the most successful barrel aged gin I've yet come across. Sip it straight or in the place of whiskey in certain spirit driven cocktails.
Price: $30.99
Jensen's London Dry Bermondsey Gin (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Jensen's is one of these new craft gins coming out of London that's taken the time to do the research and get it right. They've achieved incredible balance and complexity without simply overpowering their gin with new or odd botanicals. The spirit is supple and ultra fresh feeling and seemingly without one tiny edge sticking out anywhere but remains a truly traditional London Dry style. One of my favorite new gins and without question on of London's finest.
Price: $33.99
Bowman Bros Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
The wonderful Bowmna Bros Bourbons are an odd thing. This is one of the only triple distilled bourbons out there and it starts with distillate from Buffalo Trace (mashbill #1 & #2) being trucked out to the Bowman facility in Virginia. It's distilled a third time (the continuous still and again on the doubler at BT should count as two) on the Bowman's pot still, which looks as though it might be a component on a space rocket built in the 1800s. The resulting distillate is rich and supple, unique, but familiar. The small batch is a great balance between the sweet Bowman's style and some nice rye spice. An easy going whiskey at a great price that hints at the potential of some of Bowman's higher-end offerings.
Price: $29.99
1986 Domaine Boingnères Folle Blanche Bas-Armagnac (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
There is no doubt that Madame Lafitte's Domain Boingneres is the finest Bas-Armagnac has to offer. In the Grand Cru village of La Freche in a prime outcropping of the Armagnac's most ferrous sandy soils the beautiful and meticulously tended estate stands a head above the rest. Madame Lafitte took over from her father in 94 after his multi-decade career of building up Boingneres to being one of the top producers renowned across all of France. In 1975, Monsieur Lafitte removed all of the Domaine's Bacco and replaced them with the Cepage Noble (namely Ugni Blance, Folle Blanche, and Colombard). Each are distilled separately and aged in their dry chais in 100% new Gascogne wood. The high quality distillation is able to stand up to all that oak without any trouble and the resulting aged products are truly transcendent. This Domaine truly one of the benchmark by which all other Armagnac's should be judged. The 86 Folle Blanche is absolutely unparalleled in it's pinpoint structure and intense aromatics. There's a great deal of spice and a beautiful richness that keep it from seeming at all austere. Expense, but for great lovers of this region it is something to aspire to.
Price: $249.99
Darroze Les Grand Assemblages "20 Year Old" Bas-Armagnac (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
The exceptional Darroze 20 year is a tribute not only to the incredibly high quality stocks that Marc Darroze has in the chais, but also to his exceptional skill as a blender. The resulting Armagnac is one of the most elegant and well put together products of any kind. Expect bold notes of dense tropical fruit (mango and guava), soft supple tannins and rich, but not syrupy mouth feel. This is a great age for Armagnac as you have the freshness and intensity on display, but all the edges are starting to round out. This is something that should always be open in the back of the bar, just to keep you steady.
Price: $99.99
1976 Darroze Domaine de Jaulin Bas-Armagnac (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Darroze is an expert at selecting the best armagnacs. But that's not all he does. Darroze is also one of the most meticulous about elevage and management in the chais and the result are some of the finest brandies being sold anywhere in the world. This single vintage Domaine de Jaulin is no exception. The domain is in Bretagne d'Armagnac on the boarder of Bas & Tenareze. The soils are sand and clay mix which makes for a hearty deep spirit when Baco is planted. The vines average 40 years old and cover about 3 hectors. The property is owned by the Castay family. The resulting brandy after 40 years in oak is a wild fix of deep figgy fruit and earth incense. A gem by any standard.
Price: $199.99
Baron de Lustrac 25 Year Old Brut de Fut Bas Armagnac (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
Baron de Lustrac is a well respected small producer that has estates both in the Tenereze as well as Bas-Armagnac. They're generally focused on single varietal offerings, but it was the 25 year old XO that struck me as their most exceptional brandy for the price. These are old Armagnacs of at least 25 years old without the addition of water or coloring whatsoever and bottled right out of the cask. The result is of a purity and intensity not scene in the rest of the line up and at this price it could easily be a contender for best value in the whole region. The style is not ultra estery with tons of floral, fruit and spice aromas. Very balanced and very well put together.
Price: $79.99
Marie Duffau Napoleon Bas Armagnac (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
The easy drinking Marie Duffau Armagnacs have brought more people into this category than almost any other product. This is the country's best selling Armagnac and with good reason. If you're looking for round soft and supple this is about as good at anything at this price.
Price: $36.99
1987 Domaine de Jean-Bon 28 Year Old "K&L Exclusive" Bas Armagnac (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
The exceptional Jean Bon estate is not exactly a picture of perfection on arrival. Farming equipment, debris, animals seem to be wandering aimlessly. It took a solid 15 minutes for the proprietor to realize there was anyone there, but when they did we found and absolute gem. It's perhaps the an assuming nature of the property that like Baraillon has kept the national importers away, or maybe the miniscule production. We knew, however, the moment Madame Lacourt step out of her quant farmhouse that we'd met someone special. The little farm in La Depeche is doing it old school. Modern Armagnac producers might call their stuff old fashioned, but we call it absolutely delicious. Big bold and estery, the Lacourts have a relatively hands off approach to the elevage of there Armagnacs. That means, not a ton of oxygenation, very little ouillage, and some investment in high quality Gascony oak. The result is bold, blustery Armagnac Sourdois (Madame's nom de famille) as they call it. Dense chewy, dried fruit and big spices, the Jean Bon Armagnacs are in the top tier for this old school style.
Price: $99.99
Chateau de Pellehaut "K&L Exclusive - L'Age de Glace" Ténarèze Armagnac (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
The absolutely stupendous young "ICE AGE" Armagnac remains a go to for mixing in any number of cocktails. Two reasons for that - the incredible price and the total lack of additives (sugar or boise) to get in the way of those fresh young brandy flavors. You can always add sugar to your drink, but if they add it first you can't take it out. No other Armagnac provides this kind of quality for the price. Use it in Sidecars, Crustas, Punches or just drink it long.
Price: $27.99
Clos Martin XO 15 Year Armagnac (750ml)
Review Date: 04-11-2017
A splendid little value from this medium sized estate producer that's doing almost everything right. The well respected producer puts a significant amount of information on the back of the bottle about what you're drinking and bottles without the use of excessive additives. The 15 Year Old XO is one of the best values in this special region and it consists entirely of estate grown Ugni Blanc and Baco. This spicy floral style is what Bas-Armagnac is all about, contrasting the intense aromatics with elegant fruit and texture. Only complaint is that they've bottle it at 80 proof, but it's still a wonderful brandy.
Price: $44.99
2005 Caol Ila Cask Strength Gordon & MacPhail Single Malt Whisky (750ml)
Review Date: 04-04-2017
The fabulous Gordon & Macphail Caol Ila Cask Strength is always one of their best offerings. Contract purchased and filled into their own barrels (in this case 1st fill bourbon), the Caol Ila doesn't lose any of its character being aged in the G&M Warehouses in Elgin. Not far from the ocean by any means, but not quite as rugged as the coast of Islay, this fabulous little whisky only needs about a decade to reach a stupendous level of depth and complexity. This is briny oysters, intense lemon, iodine, salted nuts and old leather. I enjoy this one straight out of the bottle, but its intensity does lend itself to a hefty dollop of water. An absolute gem as always.
Price: $99.99
Glenlivet 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
Review Date: 03-29-2017
Glenlivet 12 is the ubiquitous favorite of so many, there's just nothing wrong with it. It's a benchmark whisky and responsible for defining an entire style and introducing an entire generation of drinkers to single malt. It remains a wonderful value and one of best-selling whiskies in the store.
Price: $29.99
Aberlour 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
Review Date: 03-29-2017
Aberlour 12 year is a fine little whisky from the tiny distillery in the town of the same name. At this price it's hard to argue with their Double Cask Matured entry level. It's a great alternative to Balvenie Doublewood or even the 'Farclas 12 year each at $10 more than the Aberlour. Expect a good malty base note, subtle fruit framed around easy sherry influences, dried fruit, dark chocolate, and baking spice spice. Solid stuff.
Price: $39.99
Balvenie 17 Year Old Doublewood Single Malt Whisky (750ml)
Review Date: 03-29-2017
Balvenie released the 17 year follow-up to the ultra-popular 12 year Doublewood to attack a price and age range that they'd historically been avoiding. We used to get the oddball cask finishes in the 17 year range (peated, Madeira, Islay, etc), but for standard offerings Balvenie went straight from 12 to 21. Assuming the 12 year Doublewood spends 10 years in ex-bourbon/hogshead and 2 years in ex-sherry, we can assume this simply spends another 5 years or so in sherry before bottling. Deep and darker than the 12 year, there's still tons of fresh vanilla and oak poking through the rich toffee and nutty sherry. A wonderful balance between the fragrant freshness of the Aberlour spirit, the rich oak flavors, and the dense sherry influence.
Price: $125.99
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"She has been a leader in the movement for public charter schools - the most successful reform of public education during the last 30 years", said Sen.
One protester shouted: "She does not represent anything that they stand for".
Although the group of demonstrators was small, they created a barrier to the entrance of Jefferson Middle School Academy, which forced DeVos to turn around and get right back in her auto.
Devos arrived at Jefferson Middle School Academy where she was greeted by demonstrators who kept her from entering the school.
DeVos eventually returned to the school and entered to speak with teachers and the school principal. "No school door in American will be blocked from those seeking to help our nation's school children". After a man threw himself in front of a staircase leading into the school, DeVos was forced return to her vehicle, a small number of protesters chasing after her.
"I'm not afraid that we're going to lose children to other schools", Crider said.
White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway tweeted afterward: "Don't we want the Sec of Education to visit schools?"
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, tweeted: "Just heard a protester blocked & nearly knocked Secy @BetsyDeVos down at Jefferson".
Weingarten herself tweeted: "We don't condone such acts".
Video didn't show DeVos being pushed.
The billionaire Republican donor reportedly delivered her first public message to education department staff on Wednesday, during which she acknowledged the backlash she faced in the confirmation process. "Please let her in".
Northeast Queens has the two top-performing school districts in the city - District 26 in the Bayside area and District 25 in the Flushing area.
If she wants to take a wrecking ball to the public school system, she should at least have to break through a wall first.
One of the most opinionated responses read: 'Enjoy destroying our education system. Only one more Republican senator has to reject DeVos-and reject how she would hurt our public schools-to prevent her from being in charge of schools across this country.
DeVos's confirmation was also the most highly contentious of any in history, and the fact that the Vice President had to make a tie-breaking vote to confirm her should weigh heavily on her mind.
Whiston would like to see a further expansion of this kind of freedom, and hopes that DeVos "returns the power to the states, and really gives us the control to decide what should happen to students in our own state and not have the federal government dictate to us", he said.
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Ex-con John Link (Mel Gibson) reunites with his estranged wayward 16-year old daughter Lydia (Erin Moriaty) to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.
Review by Louise Keller:After public scrutiny over personal misdemeanours, it seems apt for Mel Gibson to take on the role of bad boy John Link, who has reached rock bottom but is now remorseful and trying to make amends. Gibson's deeply etched facial lines tell a story in themselves, along with the full grizzly beard behind which he hides. We cannot help but open our hearts to him at his opening AA meeting confessional, in which he declares 'You can't be a prick all your life; I can't fix everything I broke; all I can do is not drink', and watch him begin the road to redemption. True to Gibson's trademark of playing angry or deranged characters, Link fits the mould: rebellious, hot-headed, unpredictable and fearless. He is another incarnation of Mad Max.Based on a novel by Peter Craig and directed by Jean-Franois Richet (Mesrine: Public Enemy No1), the story effectively begins when Link's missing teenage daughter Lydia (Erin Moriaty, assured) appears asking for his help, pleading she is like a fly about to be splattered on a windshield. In the opening sequence, we already have an idea of the desperate straights into which Lydia has got herself: her (much older) boyfriend Jonah (Diego Luna, in nasty mode) sticks a gun in her hand and coerces her to do nasty things (enticing her with cocaine and a kiss). While the film offers little that is new by way of plot with car and bike chases, it is the central relationship between Link and Lydia that resonates, as they get to know each in precarious situations with violent undesirables. Gibson is utterly convincing as the ex crim who is well connected with the wrong people but has paid his dues. His one friend is his sponsor Kirby (William H. Macy, in down-and-out mode), who lives nearby in the same dingy trailer park. The story begins on Link's birthday and the screenplay is rich with juicy dialogue: 'She's every loser's lucky day,' Link says about Lydia; 'You miss the comforts of jail', Lydia tells Link; 'She is nothing but a chemistry experiment right now,' Kirby tells him; 'It's good to finally meet your friends,' Link tells Lydia, as undesirable cartel types arrive unannounced at his trailer, fully armed. I chuckled at the term 'neighbourhood watch', when the trailer park residents arrive quickly, guns a-ready when the drug cartel types arrive, guns blazing. It's one hell of a ride filled with tension and explosive outcomes; every character is shady, colourful or both. There is a great sense of pace and the action-packed film establishes everything to which it aspires in a snappy 88 minute running time. But the film is all about Gibson who takes us with him on his journey from deadbeat to vigilante father with a mission, riding the metaphorical wave until the redemption he seeks is earned.Review by Andrew L. Urban:Mel Gibson does grizzly! Yep, full beard with greying chin tips and tussled hair, topped off with beefy arms tattooed to distraction, living in a ramshackle mobile home that's no longer mobile ... The characterisation is completed by his revelations of a life of crime, for which he has spent time. For all that, John Link is a decent guy, so to speak, having found some form of redemption and even friendship with his parole sponsor, Kirby Curtis (William H. Macy), living in a neighbouring shack.Out of the blue, John's estranged 16 year old daughter, Lydia (Erin Moriaty), calls in from a roadside phone. She needs money urgently. It's a helluva way to say hello dad it's been a few years... But, being a decent sort of guy, John Link immediately jumps into his temperamental car and drives over to help and nurture her. Better late than never.The plot takes off as fast as the newly reunited father and daughter in crowded Santa Monica, heading away from the pursuing gangsters with whom Ursula has got involved through her naughty, drug running boyfriend Jonah (Diego Luna). No need to reveal more here, but it's clear enough that the plot is driven by the combination of deadly danger, fatherly care and evil pursuers.Although there are a few holes in the plot and some credibility issues about their relationship, director Jean-Franois Richet (of the excellent Mesrine: Public Enemy No 1 fame) doesn't let any of that get in the way of a sinewy thriller in which moments of reflection allow us insights into the characters - notably John Link's.The film works on its own terms and delivers what it promises with its casting of Gibson as the tough guy with a soft spot for his daughter and a clear sense of his own failings. But at least he has given up the booze.Performances are excellent, and cinematography plays a big role in putting us in the place, while editing gets it all told in an efficient 88 minutes.Published December 15, 2016
CRITICAL COUNTFavourable: 2Unfavourable: 0Mixed: 0
BLOOD FATHER: DVD (MA15+) (France, 2016)
CAST: Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, Elisabeth Ršhm, William H. Macy, Thomas Mann, Diego Luna, Dale Dickey
PRODUCER: Chris Briggs, Pascal Caucheteux, Peter Craig, Sebastian Lemercier
DIRECTOR: Jean-Franois Richet
SCRIPT: Peter Craig, Andrea Berloff (novel by Peter Craig)
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Robert Gantz
EDITOR: Steven Rosenblum
MUSIC: Sven Faulconer
PRODUCTION DESIGN: Robb Wilson King
RUNNING TIME: 87 minutes
AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR: Icon
AUSTRALIAN RELEASE: September 1, 2016
DVD DISTRIBUTOR: Icon Home Entertainnent
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The Origins Seminar series aim to bring together ISM, star and planet formation people, exoplanets experts, planetary scientists and astrobiologists including topics from molecular clouds through star and planet formation to exoplanets detection and characterization and
All talks are from noon – 1:00pm. The room location varies.
Remote Participation: You can join us virtually via the NExSS-EOS Adobe Connect room (contact Jeanne at email@example.com for the link) and enter as a Guest.
Monday, May 1; 2017; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Imaging Giant Planet Formation in Multi-Star Systems: From Conception to Ejection"
Kevin Wagner, grad student, Steward Observatory
Friday(!), May 5, 2017; Steward N505
FLASH-Origins talk: "From gas-giants to rocky exo-Earths: atmospheric characterization of transiting exoplanets"
Nikolay Nikolov, postdoc, University of Exeter
Monday, May 8; 2017; Steward N305
Laura Schaefer, postdoc, School of Earth and Space Exploration, ASU
Monday, May 15; 2017; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
EOS talk: TBA
Ben Rackham, grad student, Steward Observatory
Wednesday (!), May 17; 2017; Steward N305
Paulo Miles Paez, postdoc, Western University
Monday, May 22; 2017; Steward N305
Ilaria Pascucci, Associate Professor, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Monday, April 24; 2017; Steward N305
"A Pursuit of Accuracy — RECTE: A Physical Model-Based Correction for HST/WFC3 Light Curve Systematics"
Yifan Zhou, grad student, Steward Observatory
Monday, April 17; 2017; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Stop Planet Migration, Prevent Runaway Accretion, and Drive Disk Transport, All with One Tweak"
Jeffrey Fung, Sagan fellow, UC Berkeley
Monday, April 10; 2017; Steward N305
"On the coevolution of life and planet habitability"
Regis Ferriere, Associate Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UofA and Ecole Normale Superieure
& Antonin Affholder, grad student, School of Biology, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris
Monday, March 27; 2017; Steward N305
"A global and ALMA view of quiescent protoclusters in the Milky Way"
Brian Svoboda, grad student, Steward Observatory
Monday, March 20; 2017; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Robust spectral indices for exoplanets observed with JWST"
Taisiya Kopytova, postdoc, ASU
To determine spectral indices, we use a machine algorithm that allows to train a model representing flux at each wavelength as a function of exoplanet parameters. The approach uses the PETIT atmospheric model grid to calculate spectral indices.
I will also discuss how precisely exoplanet parameters can be predicted using the spectral indices and how our approach can be combined with recent studies for optimization of JWST observations using the information theory.
Monday, March 13; 2016; Steward N305
"Pre-Main-Sequence ages – Environmental Impact on Disc Lifetime"
Jon Rees, postdoc, Steward Observatory
I will present our work on deriving robust ages from fitting the pre-main-sequence for young clusters, including the Taurus-Auriga and Chamaeleon regions. We show that both Taurus-Auriga and Chamaeleon show an excess in disc fraction compared to the decline in disc fraction in denser clusters of similar age, suggesting that discs survive longer in their low-density, low-mass environments.
Monday, March 6; 2017; Steward 550
EOS talk: "The Initial Masses of Protoplanetary Disks"
Josh Eisner, Associate Professor, Steward Observatory
Monday, February 27, 2017; Steward N305
"Space telescope Exo-P coronagraph contrast limited by polarization"
Jim Breckinridge, Adjunct Professor of Optical Sciences UofA, Visiting associate California Institute of Technology
Classic telescope/instrument systems are designed and optimized using geometric aberration to minimize optical path length (trigonometry) errors. Exo-P coronagraphs, with contrast requirements exceeding 10+7 are not classic optical systems. Neither geometric aberration analysis (ray-trace) nor scalar-wave analysis (scalar diffraction) describe the image quality needed by space coronagraphers.
In this Origins Seminar, we examine the role of vector-waves in image formation and show that contrast depends on the phase and amplitude properties (polarization aberrations) of individual surfaces, and masks within the optics train. Exoplanet coronagraphs that are not compensated for polarization aberrations appear to be limited to contrasts between 10+6 and 10+7. We also discovered a source of astrometric errors that might limit gravitational microlensing accuracy and fundamental astrometry.
Under certain conditions, polarization aberrations become important for ground-based telescopes, particularly for the GMT, TMT and the E-ELT.
Monday, February 20, 2017; Steward Observatory 550
EOS talk: "A revision of Star formation history in Taurus"
Min Fang, postdoc, Steward Observatory
Monday, February 13; 2017; Steward N305
"Comparative Exoplanetology from observations to cloud models"
Hannah Wakeford, NPP fellow Goddard Space Flight Center
Monday, February 6, 2017; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Design of NEID and HPF, two large Echelle spectrographs to search for habitable planets"
Chris Schwab, Senior Lecturer Department of Physics and Astronomy, Macquarie University
Monday, January 23, 2017; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"HPF and NEID: A new generation of US precision radial velocity machines for exoplanet discovery"
Chad Bender, Associate Astronomer, Steward Observatory
HPF is an NSF supported instrument that will provide R~50,000 spectra covering ~0.8 – 1.3 microns, with RV precision of ~1 m/s. It will be deployed to the 10-m Hobby-Eberly Telescope later this year to carryout a survey for Earth-mass planets orbiting in the HZ of M-dwarfs. NEID is a NASA supported instrument that will provide R~100,000 spectra covering 0.38 – 0.92 microns, with RV precision of ~30 cm/s. It will be deployed to the 3.5-m WIYN telescope in 2019, where it will provide support for TESS and carryout a GTO search program to discover Earth-twins.
Monday, December 12, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
EOS talk:"Orion: a test bed for studying evolution of protoplanetary disks"
Min Fang, postdoc, Steward Observatory
Monday, December 5, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Confronting models of gas and dust evolution in protoplanetary disks with observations"
Paola Pinilla, postdoc, Steward Observatory
Monday, November 21, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Studying the habitable zone architecture of exoplanetary systems through observations of exozodiacal dust"
Steve Ertel, postdoc,Steward Observatory/LBTI
Since the first detection in 2006, we have come a long way of investigating the nature and origin of this dust, including two large surveys and about 35 detections. The detected dust is more massive and often hotter than our own zodiacal dust which is a significant challenge to explain its presence. I will summarize the state of the art of exozodiacal dust research from observations to modeling and theoretical investigation. I will present recent results and also give an update of the HOSTS survey at the LBTI, currently the most advanced survey searching for habitabe zone dust around nearby main sequence stars.
Monday, November 14, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"Exoplanet in the Era of JWST"
Jonathan Fraine, postdoc, Steward Observatory
Monday, November 7, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"First 3D radiation non-ideal magnetohydrodynamical simulations"
Mario Flock, postdoc,Interstellar and Heliospheric Physics group, JPL
The results show magnetorotational turbulence around the sublimation front at 0.5 AU. Beyond 0.8 AU is the dead zone, cooler than 1000 K and with turbulence orders of magnitude weaker. A local pressure maximum just inside the dead zone concentrates solid particles, allowing for efficient growth. Over many orbits, a vortex develops at the dead zone's inner edge, increasing the disk's thickness locally by around 10%.
We synthetically observe the results using Monte Carlo transfer calculations, finding the sublimation front is bright in the near-infrared. The models with vertical magnetic flux develop extended, magnetically-supported atmospheres that reprocess extra starlight, raising the near-infrared flux 20%. The vortex throws a non-axisymmetric shadow on the outer disk.
Radiation-MHD models of the kind we demonstrate open a new window for investigating protoplanetary disks' central regions. They are ideally suited for exploring young planets' formation environment, interactions with the disk, and orbital migration, in order to understand the origins of the close-in exoplanets.
Monday, October 31, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"Partitioning of water between surface and mantle: what makes a waterworld?"
Tad Komacek, grad student, LPL
Monday, October 24, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"OSIRIS-REx: NASA's Mission to Sample an Ancient Asteroid"
Alessondra Springmann, grad student, LPL
Monday, October 17, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"Probing External Feedback on Young Stars: Proplyds in NGC 1977 and YSOs in W3-AFGL333"
Jinyoung Serena Kim, Associate Astronomer, Steward Observatory
The proplyds in the vicinity of the B1 star (c Ori) in NGC 1977 are the first proplyds found near a B star. Previously known proplyds are all found in immediate vicinity of O stars, e.g., theta^1 Ori C. I will show the proplyds identified in archival HST and Spitzer images. The sizes of the proplyds are consistent with our calculation for FUV radiation from a B1 star, about 10-30 times less than that around the O star in the Orion Nebula Cluster.
In the second half of the talk I will present our recent studies of the young stellar population in W3-AFGL333, located in a high density layer between the expanding W4 HII region and the W3 giant molecular cloud. We find that the young stellar population in AFGL333 lacks massive stars, compared to other known clusters in main W3 complex including IC 1795 and W3-Main. Star formation activity in AFGL333 is comparable to that of nearby low-mass star forming regions despite being near OB stars.
Monday, October 10, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Technology Needs to Discover Earth 2.0"
Nick Siegler, Technology Development Manager for the NASA Exoplanet program, JPL
Monday, October 3, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"Polarization of Young Brown Dwarfs"
Elena Manjavacas, postdoc, Steward Observatory
Monday, September 26, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Juno at Jupiter: initial science orbit"
Bill Hubbard, professor, LPL
Tuesday, September 6, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"Demystifying brown dwarf protoplanetary disk chemistry through thermochemical modelling"
Aaron Greenwood, grad student, Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, University of Groningen
We use the code ProDiMo to produce 2D thermochemical models of the protoplanetary disks around brown dwarfs, with the aim of accurately modelling the disk chemistry. We use previous observations of the brown dwarf disk ISO-Oph 102 to inform a fiducial model around which we build a small grid of brown dwarf disk models, in order to explore the structure of CO isotopologue, HCN, and HCO+ lines. Although these two lines have not yet been observed in a brown dwarf disk in the sub-mm, they are useful tracers of warm surface-layer gas and disk ionization.
We present the idea that the physical and chemical processes in brown dwarf disks are similar to those that occur in T Tauri disks, because our models suggest that these smaller disks are driven by the same chemical processes. Being able to characterize the chemical and dust properties of brown dwarf disks will have wide-reaching implications towards the eventual goal of assessing the prospects for planet formation in these disks.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016; Steward Observatory N550
First Results From the Near-InfraRed Disk Survey (NIRDS)
Carey M. Lisse, Principal Staff Scientist SRE, SES, Johns Hopkins
In 2010 we began a near-infrared (NIR) spectral survey of bright debris disks with reported IRAS excesses and optically resolved disks. Our novel R~1000, 1% precision Near IR Disk Survey (NIRDS) was performed using the SpeX instrument at the NASA/IRTF from 0.8-5.0 um at a precision and resolution never before undertaken. For disks, the NIR is a poorly studied spectral regime, as the star is typically assumed to dominate the system's emergent flux. Even for "famous" & well-studied systems there is a dearth of good NIR spectra in the literature, and primary star classifications are often in error. But with 1% precision and 10% accuracy, we have been able to detect excess emission above the photosphere due to circumstellar dust and gas down to as low as 1.5 µm, while finding many important new results for supposedly well-studied and picked-over systems. There is also a strong need amongst observer teams performing state of the art coronographic & interferometric H/K-band imaging (e.g., CHARA, FLUOR, GPi, LBT, SPHERE), to understand the spectral behavior of the system over the entire 0.8 – 5.3 µm wavelength grasp.
To date we have observed 45 NIRDS systems. In this talk we report the first aggregate findings of our survey of 40+ disk systems to help answer the following questions: (1) Are gas- and hot dust-rich rich YSOs and transition disks common amongst the known circumstellar disk population? (2) How many of the known circumstellar disk systems have incorrectly typed primary stars that could affect our understanding of star-disk-planet interactions and disk/planet hosting frequencies? (3) Do dense warm dust systems preferentially occur for disk systems in the 10 – 300 Myr terrestrial planet formation era? (4) Does the "typical" circumstellar disk states of primary star + Kuiper Belt Star show evidence for material from each of the different kinds of small outer solar system bodies (Comets, Centaurs, KBOs) like the active comet debris in HR4796A and the icy KBO debris in Fomalhaut and HD 32297? Are large radius, narrowly confined rings the signposts of outer planet formation? (5) What causes the diffuse > 1000 K hot dust in older systems? Magnetic trapping of charged sungrazing body debris or evaporation of zody cloud dust infalling due to P-R Production of close-in dust from close-in evaporating planets? (6) Is there more evidence for mature solar system processes, like (η Corvi's Late Geavy Bombardment and HD 69830's asteroid family formation, in the disk record?
Monday, April 25, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"Raising the questions of exo-ecosystem emergence, function, and feedbacks on exoplanet environment" by Regis Ferriere, Associate Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UofA and Ecole Normale Superieure
Monday, April 18, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
EOS talk: "Tracing solids and vapor during dust growth in planet-forming regions" by Sebastiaan Krijt, postdoc, Department of the Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago
Monday, April 11, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"The Late-time Formation of Close-in Exoplanets" by Eve Lee, grad student, UC Berkeley
Monday, April 4, 2016; Steward Observatory 550
"Maximizing Transiting Exoplanet Science with JWST" by Everett Schlawin, postdoc, Steward Observatory
Monday, March 28, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"Orbital Stability of High Mass Planets & Implications for Debris Disk Systems" by Sarah Morrison, grad student, LPL
Monday, March 7, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
EOS talk: "Delivery of water and organics to early Earth: insights from quantum chemistry" by Krishna Muralidharan, Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, UofA
Monday, February 29, 2016 ; Steward Observatory N305
"The Formation and Evolution of Protoclusters in the Milky Way" by Brian Svoboda, grad student, Steward Observatory
Monday, February 22, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Imaging Protoplanets: Observing Transition Disks With Non-Redundant Masking" by Steph Sallum, grad student, Steward Observatory
Monday, February 15, 2016; Steward Observatory N305
"Composition and distribution of clouds in hot Jupiters : an L/T-like transition ?" by Vivien Parmentier, postdoc, LPL
Over a large range of equilibrium temperatures clouds seem to dominate the transmission spectrum of hot Jupiters atmospheres but no trend allowing the classification of these objects have yet emerged. Recently observations of the light reflected by these planets provided insight on the cloud distribution on the dayside of these planets : for a handful of planets clouds seem more abundant on the western than on the eastern side of the dayside hemisphere and, more importantly, this asymmetry depends on the equilibrium temperature of the planet.
Using state-of-the-art three dimensional models of hot Jupiters atmospheres I will show that longitudinal and latitudinal assymetry in the cloud coverage is expected for these hot planets. Such an asymetry can strongly bias the retieved abundances from transmission and secondary eclipse spectra. The longitudinal cloud asymetry being a strong function of the condensation temperature of the cloud species, it is a telltale of the cloud composition. An L/T transition is expected for hot Jupiters and possibly seen in the data : silicate clouds should disappear from the cooler planets and be replaced by to sulfide clouds.
Monday, February 8, 2016; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
"Imaging planetary systems with the LBTI" by Denis Defrere, postdoc, Steward Observatory/LBTI
Monday, November 23, 2015; Steward Observatory N305
EOS talk: "Quantifying the Transition from Non-Living to Living Matter" by Sara Imari Walker, Assistant Professor, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University
Monday, November 23, 2015; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
EOS talk: "Extreme-AO Imaging of Disks around Intermediate-Mass Stars: Discovery of a Two-Armed Spiral Disk and a Warped Edge-on Debris Disk" by Kevin Wagner, grad student, Steward Observatory
Monday, November 23, 2015; Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 309
EOS talk: "Planets Around Low-mass Stars: Population Statistics and Formation History" by Gijs Mulders, postdoc, LPL


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|Winter 2016/2017 - Nest, page 20
Carolyn Shapiro, a very attuned business and entrepreneurship oriented writer for Seven Days asked lots of very compelling and interesting questions to American Meadows and ourselves. We really appreciated the oppourtunity to sit down together and reflect. Doing so reinforced our belief workplace design at its very best helps cultivate great places to work and strong, engaging company or organizational cultures.
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Under the guidance of Dónal Doherty, Codetta is an internationally acclaimed chamber choir based in Derry, N. Ireland.
The ensemble was formed in 2001 under the auspices of the City of Derry Civic Choirs, established in 1997 with the support of Derry City Council, the Western Education and Library Board (WELB) and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
From an initial group of two choirs, the scheme has now expanded to cater for over 200 choristers performing in a variety of ensembles: Primary Girls, Junior Girls, Boys, Youth and Codetta. Codetta's members are all originally from Derry but now live, work and study in towns and cities throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. The wide-ranging repertoire that the choir performs is prepared at intensive weekend rehearsals held monthly throughout the year.
Codetta has given many concerts both locally and nationally throughout its career, with highlights including a performance of Bach's B Minor Mass, concerts with world-renowned Derry Saxophonist Gerard McChrystal as part of the Walled City Festival Concert Series, performances with the Ulster Orchestra in Belfast's Ulster Hall, and with the BBCSymphony Orchestra and Proms Youth Choir in the Royal Albert Hall, London as part of the 2012 BBCProms. Codetta also enjoys performing seasonal concerts in its home town throughout the year in prestigious venues including Christ Church, Guildhall, First Derry Presbyterian Church and the Millennium Forum.


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nate2g (1233) Boomtown!, Australia | March 30, 2015
A locals hangout that provides a slight divey vibe in a tight and narrow space. We visited for lunch and it was busy as expected but still managed to grab a few spots at the bar. Four taps pouring and a bottle list is available. Dont expect anything too crazy but there were some solid local beers on hand. Many of the beers were from other states. Good old school burgers here that were juicy and tasty. Friendly staff.
Travlr (2760) Charlotte , North Carolina | November 14, 2014
Others have commented on the atmosphere - its a legit dive bar, not a fake hipster one, but with a massive beer list, mostly in bottles and cans. They did have one local beer on tap as well. No rare beers, but youll find a solid and thorough tour of craft beer staples from around the country and the world. Atmosphere improves even further after 5 when they turn the disco ball on, and lower the bra. Staff were some of the most genuinely friendly folks Ive come across in my beer travels. And the burgers are the genuine article. Theyve dressed some of the burgers up, but the plain cheeseburger is what burgers used to be like in America before McDonalds came along and ruined everything. This is a chain, so I plan to seek out the others.
TylerGreenDC (57) , | May 19, 2014
SUCH a place. Its tiny and narrow so there are only a few taps (three, I think), but if its available in the state of Virginia, youll probably find a can or bottle of it here. The place oozes character (the bra chandelier, Utfart, etc.) and community. One of my favorite places to drink beer, eat burgers and shoot the breeze. One quibble: I wish that JBs was more dedicated to Virginia brewers. I wish JBs offered everything that Three Brothers, Devils Backbone, Smashmouth, etc. bottles.
jtclockwork (481) , New Jersey | February 10, 2014
Nice little burger bar. Stopped for a bite on way back home from RBWG. Didnt have any beer but bottle selection was good. Some interesting burger choices. Not sure about the Elvis peanut butter burger but the habanero shocker was tasty.
jackl (711) Minneapolis, Minnesota | October 19, 2013
Solid local burger joint with an agreeable dive bar ambiance. The narrow dimensions mean that most of the tables are located on the patio outside. Indeed, this place is tiny, so Id advise against visiting during peak hours. The selections fine, nothing to write home about. Theres something like 4 beers on tap with another 20ish bottles available. I had a fairly decent black IPA from White Birch. Power raters will definitely struggle to find new beers. The food menus limited to burgers, grilled cheese, and fries. The burgers are decent, of good value. Overall, a fine refilling station, but nothing to travel out of the way for.
PRBeer (657) Parsippany, New Jersey | May 18, 2013
OK...so how cool is this place? From NJ...putting my second kid thru VMI...stumbled across this place a few years ago. Great people...really fun place. The beer is the best selection in the area (with all apologies to the new Devils Backbone Outpost...which is also amazing but apples to oranges to Jacks). The burgers are "really" good...they are on the small side...which I love...it gives them great texture...so much better than really thick & fat burgers that end up tasting like meatloaf or meatballs. Theres a different special burger each day with great toppings. This place is so cool...microscopic in size...including the kitchen and bathroom spaces...but somehow it all works. My only regret is that since Im usually passing thru I cant drink more of their great craftbrews. There are now 3 of these...I hope the expansion does not change whats great about these places (please add one to Lexington). Go out of your way to visit..& have a deep fried oreo too!
flyingdog (1) kenova, West Virginia | May 8, 2012
I love this place. Super good people and a good atmosphere. Dont expect all the proper glassware and things but with the great food and good selection of beers you cant beat this place. I only wish Huntington WV had something similar
Drake (763) Milwaukee, Wisconsin | April 1, 2012
This is a TINY little place located near Court Square. There is a free parking garage about a block away and some parking on Court Square. There was some pay lot right next door, but I didnt pay much attention to it. There is a patio outside. Inside, as I said, it is small. The bar basically takes up the whole place, with even the kitchen located behind the bar. As such, the menu is limited... burgers, fries, fried oreos and such. And its good. They focus on the burgers, having a different theme every day. I had a Chiflet burger (if youre local youll get the joke) with bacon, egg and cheese. Excellent. And all the burgers are made with kobe beef which doesnt hurt. This is definitely a bottle bar, with only three taps, but good stuff on tap (today Ommegang Art of Darkness, Founders Double Trouble and Tuppers Keller Pils). Lots of bottle choices as well with decent prices. The ambience is eclectic... old beer cans, brick wall, brassieres and an assortment of random stuff. There is an upstairs but Im not sure if there is more seating up there or not. The service was about average. Definitely an awesome place and if I didnt live an hour away I would be here often.
XXXXX (2) , | September 26, 2011
It is easy to like this place! Jack Browns has a very impressive line up of beers by the bottle. A majority are American micro brews but they have a some from Germany, Belgium, France, etc. They have just three taps but they are constantly changing with new kegs coming on quickly, even multiple times a night during the weekends. They also have an ever changing selection of large format bottles. Jack Browns gets in some very limited kegs and they have steal-a-pint-night with brewery representatives a few times a month. It is a small space so it feels full and fun almost constantly. It is worth the wait if you have to stand in line. The prices are reasonable and the fries always hot. It is a simple place,with simple food and great bar tenders. Casual and classic!
sv650k4 (4) | September 23, 2010
really cool place to go tiny bar with burgers and beer what a simple set up with a great selection of beer simple but thats what makes it great


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Michael Dowling, Founder and Artistic Director
Michael is known as one of the Commonwealth's most innovative and courageous artists who produces visually stunning, ambitious public works of art that serve and inspire communities on many levels. His work stems from his heartfelt desire to beautify and make life better for all. Michael holds a BFA and MFA from Boston University, where he studied with Philip Guston and James Weeks.
Rob Cutler, Staff Humanitarian
Rob considers advocacy to be his life's work. He regularly goes to the State House to advocate for those unable to speak for themselves. Since 2005, his important work has included mentoring youth who face challenges in their daily lives, meeting with them two-three times per week at MWP. Based on his own experiences and challenges, Rob is a model to these young people who accept him as one who understands pain, abuse and suffering; thus, he is able to provide the youth with support, insight, and inspiration.
Richie Dinsmore, Director of Advocacy and Public Art
Richie started working at MWP because of court-mandated community service hours. After showing his leadership skills and initiative, Richard moved his way up to serve in a full-time, administrative capacity. All of the youth employees look up to him as a peer role model. He has also been nominated for numerous awards for his youth advocacy work in the City of Boston.
Tara Doran, Director of Youth Programs and Development
Tara has been practicing public health in South Boston for five years working in substance abuse prevention, coalition building, and youth development. As Director of Youth Programs, Tara brings a public health approach to link science with public art in strengthening communities and empowering youth. Tara received an MPH from Boston University School of Public Health with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences. In addition to her work at Medicine Wheel, Tara is the Program Coordinator of the South Boston FANS Family Nurturing Program and serves as a board member on the South Boston Association of Non-Profits and the steering committee of South Boston FANS-CAN, a substance abuse and child abuse prevention coalition.
Anna White, Director of Community Initiatives
Anna has transitioned this year, from a Medicine Wheel Board member to become a member of the staff as the Director of Community Initiatives. In this thrilling position, Anna links Medicine Wheel's mission and projects to the people of Boston, its politicians and its institutions.
Anna is currently an Executive member of the Boards of the South Boston Association of Non-Profits and the South Boston MOMS Club. Anna has three children in the Boston Public School System and she loves her South Boston neighborhood!
In prior lives, Anna has worked on the staff of a New York State Senator and as a video game tester for a small games company.
Medicine Wheel hires numerous artists thoughtout the year to worked in our acclaimed youth programs


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We're the first to admit we attempt to bury photos of ourselves pre-2005 deep within the closets of our parents house where no-one can ever find them, so it might be a bit hypocritical to broadcast the childhood pictures of actors on our frontpage.
But on the flipside, it makes for a really good walk down memory lane.
If you've got a keen eye, you might remember Bradley from Jumanji.


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The Alfred Gillett Trust presents a series of talks, seminars and workshops which will focus on the achievements and beliefs of some truly inspirational women.
Kathy Jones will present an introduction to different ways of thinking how the world can be, which are based on a rebalancing of feminine and masculine ways of seeing, living and being. These new ways include an awareness of Goddess, the divine Feminine and Her fundamental place in our spiritual understanding and experience. Kathy will talk about the Vision of Motherworld, the renewed society, which places Mother Earth, mothers and the values of mothering – love, care and support for each other in the centre of our society, rather than being left out on the periphery.
About Kathy
Kathy Jones is a Priestess of the Goddess, Priestess of Avalon. She has lived in Glastonbury for over 35 years, exploring the ways of the Goddess in this ancient and sacred place. She has played a key role in bringing back awareness of the Goddess into Glastonbury and Brigit's Isles and is the author of many well-loved Goddess books, including Priestess of Avalon, Priestess of the Goddess; The Ancient British Goddess; and In the Nature of Avalon. She is Co-Founder of the internationally famous Glastonbury Goddess Conference, held each year at Lammas. She is Founder of the Glastonbury Goddess Temple, Goddess House Healing Centre and the Priestess/Priest of Avalon Training.
The talk is free but please book your place to ensure you get a seat. Visit our booking website here.
Please note, the talk will take place on the first floor which is only accessible via stairs.
The venue can be accessed to the right of the foodcourt and car park entrance to Clarks Village.
The talk will start at 6:00pm, but the doors will be open from 5:30pm for teas and coffees.