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SEC. RUMSFELD: Good afternoon, folks. I am very pleased to be able to host this year's conference. We had excellent discussions on the progress and the future of cooperation in Southeastern Europe. The conference has come a great distance since its inception some nine years ago, growing in -- both in size and in the nature and degree of cooperation.
We received a good report on the planned deployment of the Southeastern European brigade to Afghanistan. This effort will give the Afghan people encouragement and confidence as the free people of Southeastern Europe reach out to aid a region that is well beyond their borders. It will serve also to strengthen the ties of all the countries involved in the deployment and confirm this force as a capable participant in peacekeeping operation, something the world needs, to be sure. It should be noted that SEDM's newest member, Ukraine, will be contributing airlift support for this deployment, a strong sign of Ukraine's commitment to this effort.
Other areas of cooperation we discussed today, including transformation of the U.N. Kosovo force, border security, defense industry exchange, we will -- will also serve to draw our countries and our peoples together and lead to a continent that is free and at peace. An area of the world that helps stem the tide of totalitarianism is becoming a unified force in promoting the spread of democracy. And the United States is pleased with the progress of the Southeastern Defense Ministerial, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership in the years ahead.
Mr. Chairman.
MIN. BARAJ: Thank you.
Good afternoon, everybody. I will try to be short.
The tenth SEDM ministerial meeting held here in Washington, D.C. has been notable for several reasons.
First, ministers welcome Ukraine as a member of the SEDM process.
Second, this ministerial marks the final acceptance by ministers for the first deployment of the Southeastern Europe Brigade, which will be to Afghanistan in support of a NATO ISAF mission.
Third, ministers enjoyed a comprehensive briefing of NATO restructuring in Kosovo and have attended the exchange of ideas on this topic. They are pooling their support and best wishes to the U.N. and NATO as they proceed toward a peaceful resolution in Kosovo.
Finally, SEDM minister acknowledged the progress in the other SEDM projects and gave direction to the chairman for making these projects more focused and efficient in meeting the needs of SEDM nations. Ministers agreed to meet again in 12 months' time. And at the invitation of Minister Mediu, the 2006 SEDM ministerial will be held in Albania.
Thank you.
SEC. RUMSFELD: We'd be happy to take some questions. Yes?
Q Thank you, sir. (Off mike) -- Russian news agency -- (off mike) -- full member in SEDM. Could you talk a little bit about the significance of this event?
And also, sir, can you explain why do you think the United States -- why does the United States think it's not such a bright idea on behalf of the Russians to sell TOR-M1 missiles to Iran? I mean, those are purely defensive systems --
SEC. RUMSFELD: Why don't we try to do this: to have one question per person and ask the question of one person. In that way, more people will have an opportunity to ask a question.
The significance of Ukraine becoming a member, it seems to me, is clear. This -- Ukraine is an important country, and it is a country that is capable and can contribute significantly to the work and the cooperation that takes place in SEDM. And certainly I and our country, as well as the other countries, are delighted with this step forward.
Does the minister from Ukraine want to say anything?
MIN. HRYTSENKO: Thank you, Secretary.
I just would like to add a few words. It's an important event for Ukraine because we were looking for the membership for years.
We believe we already contribute, and the first stage -- the first step in that direction is our commitment to provide strategic airlift to the troops and some of the equipment for the brigade from -- (comes down through ?) Romania to Kabul, Afghanistan. And the next step after that ministerial membership, we will consider real input of our troops in the SEEBRIG to be ready to go ahead with our partners to provide peace and security in those regions where it will be vital for the member states.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Charlie?
Q Mr. Secretary. Charlie Aldinger --
SEC. RUMSFELD: Can't hear you. Whoa, whoa. That's better.
Q Charlie Aldinger with Reuters. Condi Rice visited Bucharest today and signed an agreement, I understand, with Romania to give access to U.S. troops to at least one base there. Did you --
SEC. RUMSFELD: I think, also, some training opportunities as well as access to a base.
Q I see. Did you discuss with any other ministers here, perhaps with Bulgaria, access for U.S. troops, either permanent or temporary? And how important is that to -- how important is that to the United States to have access to bases in that part of the world?
SEC. RUMSFELD: We didn't -- to my recollection, we did not discuss that. But the ministers certainly can speak to it. Clearly, it's helpful to all countries to have multiple opportunities And so the agreement that we've been working on with Romania is a good thing; it's a good thing for Romania, it's a good thing for the United States.
And possibly, you'd like to comment, Mr. Minister?
MIN. VESSELIN BLIZNAKOV (Bulgaria.): (Through interpreter.) (Interpreter is off mike) -- between Bulgaria and the U.S. are progressing very satisfactorily -- very well. So far, interest has been expressed into such installations which are going to be modernized. We have conducted two rounds of the talks, and we expect in March at the latest to conclude the formal side of the negotiations. Bulgaria is willing to conclude such an agreement because of the joint activities on the use on the installation would contribute towards improving the qualification of the Bulgarian armed forces, and we expect to derive benefits for the Bulgarian economy, and also to improve the security of our country.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Yes?
Q Mr. Secretary, my name is --
SEC. RUMSFELD: I'm sorry. We'll come back to you in a minute.
Q Okay.
SEC. RUMSFELD: I apologize.
Q (Name and organization inaudible.) Do you have any concern for the security in Kosovo during talks on the future status of Kosovo? And can you be more specific about the reorganization for -- that you've mentioned?
SEC. RUMSFELD: Well, with respect to Kosovo, I suppose everyone has their views, but most people, I think, would agree that progress has been made, that the international contribution there has been a constructive thing. It is very clear to the military commanders at this time that the force needs to be reorganized, so that they have greater flexibility and agility and can be more efficient. And that process is being discussed in NATO, and I would predict will occur some time in the period ahead in a way that will make the force more efficient.
In our meetings today, everyone felt that the parties are proceeding in a constructive way and found it encouraging, I think, is the proper way to characterize it.
Would you want to -- anyone want to comment on that?
Mr. Chairman?
MIN. : I believe that sometimes the people, when look from outside, find the situation very, very complicated, but living there, I think that really a lot of progress is done in Kosovo. And I believe now by the contribution of all the U.N. and all the international organization, the progress will be more notable, I think.
If Mr. Mediu would like to add something.
MIN. FATMIR MEDIU (minister of Defense for Albania): I don't have too much to add in what Secretary Rumsfeld mentioned. But I can say the approach of the Albanian government toward the Kosovo future status is very active. And what we are asking every day the Kosovo leaders is that they have to think that the future of Kosovo is based on the relationship between Albanian, Kosovar Serbs and other minorities over there.
This is of crucial importance and this is what we are stressing every day in our commitments and our position as government as well.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Question. Pam?
Q I'm Pam Hess with UPI. Mr. Secretary, a couple of years ago you asked, in the famously leaked memo, for your commanders' view on how the war on terror is going. And you wondered if terrorists were being created faster than they were being captured or killed.
Beyond the numbers that we've heard with the number of al Qaeda captured and killed and how things are proceeding in Iraq, I was wondering if you could give us your perspective on that, and perhaps some of the defense ministers behind you would give their perspective on how the war on terror broadly is proceeding.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Well, there's no question but that the 90-nation coalition that's engaged in the global war on terror, the long war, is putting enormous pressure on terrorist networks across the globe. It is considerably more difficult today for terrorist networks to recruit, to raise money, to move across national boundaries, to communicate with each other and to conduct terrorist raids. That's not to say that they're not able to do it. They are. It is certainly possible for terrorists to successfully engage in terrorist acts, and they do that. It's not possible to defend at every location on the face of the Earth against every conceivable type of terrorist attack.
But the work of the last years has been important. There have been a great many terrorists captured and killed. There have been a number of terrorist attacks that have been prevented and lives have been saved. Regrettably, I do not know of a metric that anyone can cite with any degree of precision as to the answer to the question I posed in that memo. It's, of course, a lot easier to ask a question than it is to answer it. And time will tell. But I think progress is being made.
Q Lambros Papantoniou, Elettheros Typos, Greek daily. Mr. Secretary, again on Kosovo, it is very important. U.S., U.N., European Union and NATO are very involved to find the final status for Kosovo in 2006. That's the target, according to Nicholas Burns. In case of independence -- conditional or unconditional -- if the Kosovo Albanians, as they claimed recently, in the recent days --
SEC. RUMSFELD: I'm having trouble following that. Could you speak a little slower?
Q Yes. If the Kosovos Albanians, as they are claiming in the recent days, who will try -- who will try to unite Kosovo with Albania, or to grab piece of land of Serbia of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, do you have contingency plans to prevent such an action in order to keep the stability in the Balkans and to keep your pledge that no change in borders, no partition, no instability?
Thank you. (Laughter.)
SEC. RUMSFELD: (Chuckles.) Oh, oh, is that all? (Laughter.)
Q (Off mike) -- stability -- (off mike) --
SEC. RUMSFELD: Yeah. Yeah, I'm for stability. (Laughter.) Foursquare for stability. That's a question that really should be answered by our Department of State or one of the distinguished individuals here. Who'd like to tackle that?
MIN. MEDIU: I'm for stability, too.
SEC. RUMSFELD: There you go.
MIN. MEDIU: So I can assure that it's no such idea of joining Kosovo to Albania. The Albanian government has made clear the recognition of international borders, including the borders of Kosovo, first.
The second, everywhere are a lot of voices speaking about different ideas. But if you speak with the Kosovo leaders and the delegation that represent Kosovo, I never can find any one of them speaking about any joining of Albania and Kosovo with Albania or taking a piece of land from Serbia as well. What they are looking for is independence. What we are stressing for as Albanian government is that they have to live in peace and harmony, respecting the rights of Serbs and all the other ethnic groups or minorities over there. And that's the future.
And I think also the approach that we are having today here, a kind of Euro-Atlantic vision, is going to give a good sense to Kosovo leaders as well and that the other people over there -- where there have to see and what they have to do.
MIN. BARAJ: I would like to add something -- only one -- I am chairman of the SEDM, but I am from Albania, and because Albania is chairing the SEDM. Not only the political level, but even in the civil level, nobody in Albania is thinking to join Kosovo. So don't worry about this. I think that being far from Kosovo and this region sometimes distorted views are created. Both -- whole region is interested to have stability, as my colleague said.
Q Paul Courson with CNN. The other defense ministers are probably watching the U.S. and its ability to recruit people to its military. We had arguments at the Supreme Court today and the conflict between the recruitment on college universities who disagree with the military's policy on gays. Is there some sort of built-in patriotism these schools should feel in their recruitment, Mr. Secretary?
SEC. RUMSFELD: Oh, you know, I think schools should make decisions for themselves. They're free institutions, and they can decide what they wish to do. And it's for them -- I mean, my view, in a free country like ours you can have some schools that think one way and some schools that think another way. And, of course, there are consequences to -- (laughs) -- to what they think. But that's fair enough, too. That's the way our system works.
Questions. Yes.
Q Gordon Lubold of the Army Times -- sorry. Gordon Lubold of the Army Times. With regard to the basing agreements that the secretary of State signed today in Armenia and the potential for other agreements in Bulgaria and beyond, can you just speak to just what this means for American policy, but also what it means for American troops, who are now going to be moving, potentially down the road, into a new area of the world?
SEC. RUMSFELD: Well, for the most part, we're not talking about permanent base -- bases in the sense of large populations of people and dependents and civil servants and that type of thing. There's nothing I can add to our public pronouncement on our global force posture. We want our forces to be in places where they're welcome, where people want them to be, and where they can serve our country and our interests and the interests of freedom-loving countries. What does that mean? It means that an awful lot, the overwhelming majority of the people will be stationed in the United States, and that, to the extent we can have access to a number of bases elsewhere in the world in the manner that's consistent with the sovereign interests of those nations as well as ours, then that's a good thing. And to the extent we can have, as I mentioned earlier, training ranges where we can work with our NATO colleagues and our SEDM colleagues and our Partnership for Peace colleagues, all of that set of relationships that are developed in exercising and training together are advantaged. And so these are the kinds of things that we take into consideration.
Yes. (Pause.) We've got a lot of ministers here who are standing by ready to respond to questions.
Q Okay, maybe they will. My name is Omar Batric (sp), Voice of America in Bosnia. And my question for you, Mr. Rumsfeld, is --
SEC. RUMSFELD: You didn't hear me when I suggested that -- (laughter) -- you pose your question to someone who knows something about it.
Q Well, I know you will ask them to answer that.
SEC. RUMSFELD: That's good. (Laughter.)
Q It's about guests. You have a two-state --
SEC. RUMSFELD: About what?
Q About guests of these SEDM, Bosnia and Serbia. What chance they have to be members, in your perspective?
SEC. RUMSFELD: Who would like to respond to that? There you go.
MIN. NIKOLA RADOVANOVIC (Bosnia-Hercegovina): Thank you. I am minister of Defense for Bosnia-Hercegovina. And thank you for this question.
Certainly Bosnia-Hercegovina and Serbia Montenegro are two states that are in status of guests to SEDM process. And it was agreed among fellow ministers of Defense to task Secretariat of SEDM to consider options for Bosnia-Hercegovina and Serbia-Montenegro to become full observer to the process as soon as it is possible. But our intention in both countries is to join SEDM as soon as possible it is.
What are obstacles? From my point of view, it's formal in nature. Partly it's inside of Bosnia-Hercegovina in our capacity not only to be formal partner in this but also to be active partner in this, and now we are matured enough to apply and to contribute. On the other side, it's a formal issue of formal procedure. So I'm quite confident that Bosnia-Hercegovina, at least, is going to join this process very soon, during next year or not longer than two years.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Question. Yes?
Q Nick Simeone at Fox News. Mr. Secretary, Senator Lieberman today suggested proposing a bipartisan working group on Iraq, with both parties and both the White House and the administration to discuss conditions and improve strategy on Iraq. What do you think of that idea? And would you be willing to take part?
SEC. RUMSFELD: I have a lot of respect for Senator Lieberman and certainly agreed with the remarks that he made in his op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal very recently. Unfortunately, I've been in meetings today and I have not heard precisely what proposals he might have made. And the way you phrased it, it sounds as though it would be a decision for the White House as to whether the president and the National Security Council would move in that direction.
But I meet with Senator Lieberman and with the senior members of both parties on a regular basis, as does Secretary Rice and as does the president, and obviously, we are happy to do that. It's important, when there are issues as important as the global war on terror and our activities in Iraq and Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world, it's important that we have those kinds of continuing contacts, which we do.
Q Do you feel like that would get around some of the acrimony between the parties on Iraq?
SEC. RUMSFELD: I'm sorry, I haven't seen his statement, so I can't say. When you say "it," I don't know what "it" is.
Question. Yes, ma'am?
Q I'm Nervana Manzaji (ph), the Bulgarian News Agency. Mr. Rumsfeld, will you please comment on the level of the ability of the Iraqi people and institutions to take care of their own future, and on how the members of the coalition and the United States will further help the stabilization and democratization process in this country?
SEC. RUMSFELD: I think I got most of that. I was having a little trouble hearing.
But I will comment, in this sense. The Iraqi people are making progress. It's a mixed picture. There are some minuses, and there are some pluses.
There's no question but that violence is continuing. There -- the political process is always difficult. There's a lot of debate and discussion, and now we're in an election period. And then there will be a hiatus, I suspect, after the election, where the votes have to be certified. And then there will be a period after that where the government has to get organized, and they'll decide who will have which position and who will go into which ministry. And then there will be some reorganization in the ministries. And that's a good thing, that it's happening. And they'll be there for four years.
But it suggests that the coming period will be a difficult one. We'll have the -- I think someone's leaning against the light switch -- (laughter) -- probably right there in back.
We'll have a period where there will be probably an escalation in violence, and that happened before, during the referendum. It happened during the prior election.
On the other hand, there are a lot of pluses that are taking place, and the fact that there is going to be an election in 10 days is a very good thing. The fact that the new government, even if it takes a while to form, will be in place for four years is a good thing.
Our goal is to have the government be comprised of people who will include all elements in that country; maintain a single country; put competent people in the ministries, people who know how to manage and who are determined to have ministries that are representative of the entire country, and that are not corrupt but are clean and honest, and that the people can have confidence in. And I think that's the direction, the path they're on, and I'm encouraged by the situation.
But it will not be a smooth path. I don't think any country's ever gone from a repressive dictatorial regime to a democratic system and a freer economic and freer political system on a nice, smooth, steady path. It's a tough business, and it'll take some time. And they'll be two steps forward and a half a step back from time to time. And everyone will throw up their hands and say, "Henny Penny, the sky's falling. Everything's terrible. The glass is half empty."
And the fact is I think they'll keep moving forward just as they have in the last couple of years and make progress and end up with a successful experience towards democracy.
Anyone who has a question for one of the ministers.
Which minister do you have your question of?
Q Romania.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Good. Romania. He's not here.
MAJOR GENERAL MICEA SAVU (Romania): I'm right here.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Oh, you are. Good, there you are.
GEN. SAVU: I'm not -- (off mike).
SEC. RUMSFELD: No.
Q General, Hi, Jeff Schogol with Stars and Stripes. I was wondering if you could talk about any possible benefits and any possible disadvantages you see about having U.S. troops in your country, and if you'd like to pass the question also to your colleague from Bulgaria, that would be good as well.
GEN. SAVU: I have to emphasize this. I will not mention any (minuses ?) in the presence of U.S. troops in Romania and in transit and during the common training with Romanians, with NATO countries or their partners. There are a lot of benefits of following the signing of the access agreement, and it is obvious that we have the opportunity to improve the interoperability between our troops and our headquarters for the future's operations. Also we will improve the installations in Romania and techniques, tactics and procedures. This from the operational part.
There also some economical benefits. It is not less important that some contracts and subcontracts will be developed as the presence of the U.S. troops will be there in Romania in different locations for training. And also, they're -- the common use of the technology that the Americans will bring into Romania is also a very important factor.
SEC. RUMSFELD: I'd like to say a word about bases. I think when people mention the word base, they think like Norfolk, Virginia or San Diego, a big base, or a big base in Germany where you had thousands of American soldiers and thousands of dependants and a whole lot of civilian employees.
I think that's a mistake. That image is not what we're talking about. We're talking -- we've even tried to change the language, and we use phrases like "forward operating sites" and "forward operating locations." And they're not the kind of bases that one thinks about, that we've had in Germany. We need today to be agile. We need to be flexible. And the image that comes with the word "base," I think, is somewhat misleading for people.
Question? Yes, sir?
Q (Name and affiliation inaudible.) This is a question for the Bulgarian defense minister. It seems you have launched a deal with Eurocopter to buy some 18 military helicopters. And this involves a major offsets portion. Could you give us some information about the deal? And also what do you provide Eurocopter with in terms of your products, in terms of the offset agreements?
MIN. BLIZNAKOV: (Through interpreter.) The question about the modernization of Bulgarian army is very topical with regards to our obligations as allies and also interoperability of Bulgarian forces with these of the alliance.
The Eurocopter treaty and contract is one of the three priority agreements with Bulgaria, together with the purchase of transport planes and also the purchase from DaimlerChrysler of vehicles.
When we were preparing those contracts, in the terms we included the respective offset programs. And especially the companies that won the bid, they proposed a direct and indirect offset. The requirement was that at least 80 percent of the cost of the contract was to be included in the offset programs. Eurocopter proposed a very good offset program. It was approved by our Department of Economy, as well as by the Economic Development Council.
We expect, with the realization of this project, to make -- to provide the acquisition of helicopters for the land forces and also for the Navy.
Q Natalia Roberts (sp), Voice of America, Ukrainian Service. This question is for the Ukrainian minister.
Minister Hrytsenko, now that Ukraine is a full member of SEDM, just how closer does this -- does today's event bring Ukraine to becoming a member of NATO?
MIN. HRYTSENKO: First of all, I would like to stress that our foreign policy choice is fixed by parliament, by president, by the government. So we are not discussing that. And we are trying to use every opportunity to quickly meet the NATO membership criteria and to convince our society that it's worth doing. I'm certain it's worth. And this -- today's event is really working in the same direction because the members of the institution we just joined are -- some of them are NATO members, some of them are very close to NATO. We are living in the same region. We are sharing the same values. We are already interoperable and compatible through Partnership for Peace program, which Ukraine joined in January of 1994. So we as soldiers are serving in different hot spots right now -- in Iraq, in Kosovo, in Lebanon, in Liberia, and some other places. So soldiers understand each other.
And now a bit different -- (inaudible) -- with about the same objectives of exchanging experience, new approach to military technical cooperation, exchange in the medical sphere; dealing with different, new challenges like the case in Afghanistan, or could be something different. I think it's additional steps towards an understanding and better preparation for future NATO membership.
I would also stress that in every case, like it is now, our commitment will be based on the decision which will be legally justified for the country. If it's sending troops somewhere, it must be approved by the president and parliament. So now we are providing strategic airlift. It is a decision that could be made on government level or MOD level, no problem with that. So the state will be sovereign as a state.
But our commitment is basic and a long-term commitment.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Mr. Chairman, before we adjourn, are there any thoughts that any of the ministers would like to make before we close up here? Anything that came up they'd like to comment on? (Pause.) Do you have any closing remarks?
MIN. BARAJ: I would like to thank you for your questions, and I understand your sensitivity about the issues that we have discussed. And I wanted to add as well concerning the last question that in joint statements you mentioned, you pointed out that the SEDM process is a tool, is a kind of bridge that serves (to) facilitate the process to NATO integration.
I think that really it has been a very successful meeting, and I would like to thank Mr. Armstead for the great hospitality and excellent preparation of this meeting. I believe that, really, SEDM has done a historical step on the action that is going to undertake deployment in Kabul. Thanks a lot.
SEC. RUMSFELD: Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. (Applause.)
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Dear All,
The Ultimate Wood-fired Oven Book by Anna Carpenter - sounds very relevant to this audience.
Has anybody seen this book - as in: looked inside it?
Any reviews?
Best wishes,
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Here's a link. Looks intriguing.
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In a sour mood take with a grain of salt:
Looks like a glorified cook book and childhood memories to me. Not too fond of the photo of possibly the author or authors daughter pulling out an entree from an oven. The person in the photo looks like a prop rather than an aritsan. I think the FB site has proven recipes and correct me if I am wrong - has not James put together an ebook of the best recipes for the ovens? If not maybe it is time for a Best FB Recipe E-Book 2000-2007.
here is a quote from the publishers web site
Join Anna Carpenter as she shares memories of growing up in Italy, where great meals were enjoyed around the fire with family and friends. Wood-fired ovens are enormously popular today because of who the unique taste only real wood fire can instill. This book equips you with information to successfully choose, install, and use your own wood-fired oven. Great tips concerning different kinds of insulation, tools, cooking techniques, and recipes. Step-by-step guidelines and plans for building are included. Great photos will inspire you to design the perfect setting for your oven, suited to your needs and budget.
I really should stay away from the keyboard when I am running a flu
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If nothing else, it will drive traffic to FB!
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It will be interesting to read.
On a side note, Mary Karlin, our contact at Ramekins cooking school and the gal who manages the FB oven program has a contract in-hand from 10 Speed Press and is writing another wood-fired oven cookbook. 10 Speed does great work, and I am optimistic.
Mary and I are cooking at our oven here in PB in the next few weeks. She also contributed a couple of recipes for our wood-fire cooking eBook.
The good news is that our little hobby is getting more popular every day. I think all of the cookbooks and outdoor kitchen how-to books are good for all of us. Yeah.
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text: Summer Sipping: Get Acquainted With Gavi Arianna Armstrong June 22, 2011 FCG, Food & Conversation 10 Comments How quickly can you name four white wines from France? If you're reading Palate Press, you'll probably have no trouble with that one: Chablis, Sancerre, Condrieu, Sauternes … the list goes on. How about four white wines from the United States? Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Most likely, you can simply call out the grapes from the French list: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Semillion. So now try this one: What are four white wines from Italy? Pinot Grigio and … yes? Poor Italy. Even with over 2,000 varieties, the extraordinary wines from that country are often overlooked in other parts of the world. It is truly the kind of crying shame that makes a person want to drown her sorrows at the bottom of a barrel of Falanghina. If you're ready to expand your horizons beyond Asti Spumante, this summer is the perfect time to seek out another Italian great: Gavi. This crisp, medium-acid, light-to-medium bodied white is made from 100% cortese grapes, a native variety that can trace its roots as far back as 1659, when the fruit was first mentioned in written records. The wines are traditionally fermented in stainless steel, and are at their best when young and crisp. While the grapes are called cortese, the wine is named for the town of Gavi, located at the center of the production zone in the region of Piemonte (the tip-top front of the boot). It's considered the pale counterpart to the region's regal nebbiolo wines (Barolo and Barbaresco), and is one of Italy's most recognized and historic whites. At less than $20 a bottle, on average, that's one of the best bargains around. A prominent journalist once compared the dry, mineral-rich, citrusy, floral juice to white Burgundy, which catapulted the wines to international prominence in the 1960s—but this was also, respectfully, a bit of a stretch. As the frenzy died down, a Gavi glut and a handful of lazy and unscrupulous producers did their part to wholly crush the wine's popularity, and in the 1980s and 90s Gavi became both difficult to find and to drink. However, the trend is now being reversed, partly through reinvestment in small family vineyards, and also the granting of Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status to the area in 1998. While quality still varies wildly from one producer to the next, the best bets come from the areas of Acqui, Ovada, and Gavi itself. Crisp, delicious wines with loads of minerality, that happen to pair perfectly with popular summer staples like pesto, vegetable dishes and burrata salads. That alone—not to mention their affordability—is worth a little Roman holiday from your familiar French favorites. Arianna snacks, sups, sips and swallows—and lives to write about it. Always hungry for food adventures, she stays thirsty for wine and the occasional quality cocktail, as well. When she isn't buried in her laptop or chasing after a food truck, she's taking her son on adventures across Los Angeles and opening his mind to the amazing beauty of the world, its people, and the universality of coming together over a good meal. You can read more about her delicious escapades at GrapeSmart.net, MutineerMagazine.com, FoodTruckTimes.com and other assorted fine websites. Pingback: Wine Wines @ everything! » Blog Archive » Summer Sipping: Get Acquainted With Gavi – Palate Pres() http://blog.bastianich.com Wayne Young Nice article about an Italian white that time has forgotten… I only wish there was some mention of higher-quality producers/brands we should look for. I, for one, am a big fan of Villa Sparina's Gavi bottlings… Now you'll need to tackle another maligned Italian white that has been forgotten… Soave! http://www.1winedude.com 1WineDude YES! My experience has been that Gavi is totally back, big-time. I've been telling everyone and their sisters to pack Gavi into the picnic coolers this Summer… http://blog.bastianich.com Wayne Young YES, Joe! Yes! BUT WHICH ONES!?! There is a LOT of bad Gavi out there… Pingback: Terroirist » Daily Wine News: Wine & Chipotle() Adam If you are looking for a great gave, look for Vigne Regale's Principessa Gavia Gavi. It is produced by Banfi Vintners, a family that has done a lot to improve the quality of Italian Wines. Courtland Peacock "a family that has done a lot to improve the quality of Italian wines." Either you're trollin' or you're really funny! ..Or you work for Banfi? Adam I meant to type Gavi, but it got auto corrected to gave. I just love computers. http://www.grapesmart.net Arianna Hi! Sorry for tuning in so late. If you're looking for recommendations, I encourage you to try Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label, Batasiolo Gavi di Gavi, Luigi Tacchino Gavi Di Gavi &/or Bruno Broglia Gavi di Gavi. Cheers! Pingback: Exploring Italy: Soave — GrapeSmart.net()


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The Fright Before Christmas
It's been a busy year for Richter City Roller Derby. First, they played their first ever international bout – hosting the Sydney Assassins here in Wellington at the TSB Arena. They also added a third team to their roster, meaning that their intra-league season became a three-way playoff between existing teams Brutal Pageant and Smash Malice and newcomer Comic Slams.
Meanwhile, the league as a whole picked up the award for "Wellington Sports Personality of the Year" at the 2011 Dominion Post Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards – beating out both Piri Weepu and Keith Quinn for the title.
Next, Richter City played their largest ever inter-league season. The Richter City Convicts took on both Taranaki Roller Corps (New Plymouth) and Swamp City Roller Rats (Palmerston North) in a round robin playoff, and the Richter City All Stars played successive bouts against Auckland's Pirate City All Scars, Whangarei's Northland Nightmares, and Christchurch's Dead End Derby, before finally heading to Sydney for another bout against the aforementioned Assassins (they lost against Auckland, won against Whangarei and Christchurch, and lost against Sydney).
Now there's just one Richter City bout left for the year, and it might just be the biggest one yet. The Fright before Christmas is a double header – starting with a bout between the Richter City Convicts and the Hellmilton Roller Ghouls, and finishing with a rematch between the Richter City All Stars and Dead End Derby.
RCRD's first clash against Dead End Derby ended in victory – with the All Stars picking up 156 points to DED's 67. The Christchurch team will no doubt be looking to settle the score after suffering such a defeat on their home turf – expect an intense and physical matchup.
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How can I display the File, Edit, View menu in Internet Explorer?
Users coming from earlier versions of Internet Explorer may be shocked to find out that the File, Edit, View, Favorites, Tools, and Help menu located at the top of all previous versions of Internet Explorer is now gone. This menu is now hidden by default, but it can be shown by following either of the steps below.
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Press the Alt key on the keyboard.
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If anything but the menu bar is clicked, it will be hidden again.
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- Press the Alt key to temporarily show the File menu.
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This will place a check next to the Menu Bar option and cause it to always show.
Note: If pressing the Alt key does not cause the menu bar to be visible, try pressing the Alt key plus the V key (Alt + V). This is the keyboard hotkey combination to open the View menu in Internet Explorer, even when the menu bar is hidden.
If you want to have the menu bar auto hidden again, follow the steps above to set it back to being hidden by default, removing the check next to the Menu Bar option.
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Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World is an international traveling exhibition that made its world premiere and only East Coast showing at the National Constitution Center. The 8,000-square-foot exhibition features more than 250 priceless artifacts, engaging interactive devices, and hands-on family fun. This must-see exhibition immerses visitors in Franklin's world, exposing them to his ingenious problem-solving methods and leaving them inspired by his example. Organized by the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary and hosted locally by CBS 3, this exhibition was the centerpiece of the Ben Franklin 300 Philadelphia celebration.
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Apple iPhone 3G gets iTunes boost
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Consumers recycling used mobiles in order to get the latest phones may be interested in some improvements that will affect the iPhone 3G.
Apple announced this week during its Macworld conference that its iTunes service, the online music and video resource accessible via its mobile phones, will receive a number of improvements.
Most notable of these will be the introduction of iTunes Plus, which will allow iPhone 3G users to get their hands on DRM-free songs that are encoded at a higher rate of 256 kbps to offer better quality.
It was also revealed that the iTunes pricing structure is set to change from April this year, with more music available at the store's lowest price.
Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, commented: "We are thrilled to be able to offer our iPhone 3G customers the ability to download music from iTunes anytime, anywhere over their 3G network."
The iPhone 3G is available on pay-as-you-go as well as O2's latest contracts.
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March 22, 2013
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Tyler Graff joined an elite group at the 2013 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Friday, cementing his place as the ninth three-time All-American in Wisconsin history with a win in the 133 lbs., quarterfinals.
Graff, the No. 3 seed, defeated Missouri's No. 6-seeded Nathan McCormick in the quarters, by decision, 5-3, to advance to Friday night's semifinals, where he will face Iowa's second-seeded Tony Ramos.
In that match-up, Graff will be looking to avenge the 3-1 loss he suffered to Ramos at the 2013 Big Ten Championships two weekends ago.
"He's been in big matches; he's been in tight matches," head coach Barry Davis said of Graff. "He's been here before, so it's like second nature to him. He just has to hit his moves and go from there."
By reaching the semis, Graff assured himself of at least a sixth-place finish, meaning he will be an All-American for the third time in his career. The Loveland, Colo., native joins eight others in Badgers' history as a three-time All-American, and is the first Wisconsin wrestler to do so since Andrew Howe accomplished the feat at the 2011 NCAA Championships.
Graff will be the only Badger wrestler competing in Friday night's session IV, as both Jackson Hein (197 lbs.) and No. 7-seeded Connor Medbery (Hwt.) failed to advance out of the second round of the consolation bracket and were eliminated from the tournament.
Hein's match was a re-match from the Big Ten championships, as he matched up with Illinois' Mario Gonzalez.*Gonzalez defeated Hein, 2-0, in Champaign, Ill., two weekends ago.
Trailing 4-1 going into the third period, Hein made a spirited effort at a comeback, tying the score at four in the final frame, but a Gonzalez escape and the riding time point was too much for Hein to overcome, falling 6-4.
Hein finished with a 1-2 record in his first appearance at the NCAA championships.
Medbery and Arizona State's Levi Cooper were tied at two going into the third period of their heavyweight consolation match, but Medbery was unable to pull out the win against the more experienced Cooper. A two-time NCAA qualifier and All-American, Cooper was able to quickly escape to start the final period and held on to win, 3-2.
Medbery finished his first NCAA championships with a 1-2 record.
Session III of the NCAA championships begins Friday night at 6 p.m., from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. All of the session's semifinal matches will be broadcast live on ESPNU.
Session III Results:
133 lbs:
No. 3 Tyler Graff (WISC) dec. No. 6 Nathan McCormick (MIZZ), 5-3
Will face No. 2 Tony Ramos (IOWA) in the semifinals
197 lbs:
Mario Gonzalez (ILL) dec. Jackson Hein (WIS), 6-4
Levi Cooper (AZST) dec. No. 7 Connor Medbery (WIS), 3-2
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Ask a Barista: How Do You Beat Overcaffeination?
Rough morning and an extra Americano or two left you with shaky hands? Some been-there-done-that pro baristas offer tips for staving off (or recovering from) overcaffeination. More
Rough morning and an extra Americano or two left you with shaky hands? Some been-there-done-that pro baristas offer tips for staving off (or recovering from) overcaffeination. More
Feeling a bit jittery about how coffee is decaffeinated? Never fear: today we'll explain how some beans get stripped of their buzz using the water process, and how you can avoid those sleepless nights after your afternoon latte. More
What with all the buzz, pardon the pun, about Four Loko and other caffeine-cranked beverages that deliver a whopping payload of alcohol and that, according to Stephen Colbert, "allow you to fall off a bar stool all night long," it's easy to forget that the practice of mixing a boozy bump with a caffeinated zip isn't exactly new. Today, of course, both cocktails and coffee are being enjoyed on a particularly geekish level, and Bruni writes that now coffee and liquor are encountering each other in a glass in ways that no Irish Coffee connoisseur could have anticipated. More
Gone are the days of thinking "Gosh, if only I could caffeinate myself and eat frozen yogurt at the same time." Joyride, a fro-yo-slash-Stumptown-coffee truck that launched this summer, sells something called Buzzed, which is just their normal tart,... More
From The Oatmeal comes 15(ish) Things Worth Knowing About Coffee, such as that it's the second most traded commodity on earth and that a caffeine high will transport you to a magical land of rainbows, balloons, and unicorns. Related The 5 Phases of Caffeine Intake Caffeine and Calories Chart How to Make Milk Froth in Your Microwave 'If You Like Coffee'... More
"Are the Coke folks trying to confuse us as they phase out Caffeine-Free Diet Coke?" [Photograph: dietcoke.com] Though I have for the most part weaned myself off diet sodas, every once in awhile I get a serious hankering for a cold, crisp, ever-so-satisfying 20-ounce bottles of either Fresca or Caffeine-Free Diet Coke. Is it just wishful thinking on my part, or is Fresca making a comeback? On two Delta flights this past weekend the flight attendants came down the aisle offering Fresca as one of the soft drink options. Thank you, Delta! But even though Delta is based in Atlanta, Coke's corporate home (Fresca is also a Coke brand), Caffeine-Free Diet Coke was not being offered. And maybe it's just... More
Information Is Beautiful The Buzz vs The Bulge from data visualization blog Information is Beautiful plots the calorie content of beverages against their caffeine content, along with a few common non-caffeinated foods to use for comparison. Related An Illustrated Graph on Tasty Desserts Funny Pie Chart A Pie Chart of Pies... More
After the magic begins, it's all downhill from there. See how the caffeine buzz unfolds at The Oatmeal's 5 Phases of Caffeine Intake. Related 'If You Like Coffee' Caffeine Examiner, Reviews of Caffeine-Filled Products Caffeine: The Good News and the Good News... More
I'm not a fan of caffeinated foods—coffee and sodas in particular—but after reading the product reviews on Caffeine Examiner I almost want to try some of these sleepy-destroying drinks and candies out of sick curiosity. In particular, I'm drawn to the many offensive qualities of Go Fast Energy Gum: I can not go to enough superlatives to describe the fun horror of these pieces, and would almost recommend to anyone around to purchase some so they can experience this for themselves. It makes your jaws ache, your teeth squeak—and your tongue turn bright yellow. This is like accidentally putting something rotten in your mouth, your brain will try to expel this from your body as fast as possible—but if you... More
Photograph by Robyn Lee In the New York Times recently, Jane Brody reported on the recent findings of a study by Center for Science in the Public Interest on the potential harm and benefits of caffeine consumption. The good news: Caffeine can enhance your mood and your mental and physical performance. Not exactly big news. But here are some more interesting findings: Drinking caffeinated coffee might decrease your risk for Parkinson's diseaseDrinking 4 to 6 cups of regular or decaf coffee a day might lower your risk of contracting Type 2 diabetesCaffeine does not make you pee moreCaffeine does not increase the risk of heart attackCaffeine does not contribute much to hypertension developmentCaffeine does not cause pancreatic, kidney, liver,... More
The new Snickers Charged has peanuts, caramel and 60 milligrams of caffeine, about the same amount of caffeine as a small cup of coffee. [via NYDN]... More
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I've always been somewhat dehydrated, which probably has something to do with my not liking the taste of water and therefore not drinking very much of it. Anyway, it turns out my mom (and probably yours) has been wrong all this time—not only do we not need to drink those eight glasses of water a day, but many people can meet the bare-minimum needs without having anything to drink during the day. Also news to me: people who drink caffeine regularly, like coffee and sodas, become accustomed to it and don't lose fluid; a glass of Coke can provide the same amount of hydrating fluid as the equivalent amount of water! I'm still going to try to drink more... More
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Martian's Musings
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Serenity is working!
FINALS! The dreaded school finals are over and I can breathe! I had plans to really track the affects of doTERRA oils on Zack, but in actuality, I have only been able to make observations and mental notes. Here is what I can tell you at this point: I will not stop using doTERRA oils! Why? Because they are making a huge difference in Zack's ability to process the strong emotions that he feels! I would say that his biggest trip up is anxiety. Anxiety may not be all inclusive, but it is a good summation, so I'll stick with it. If he THINKS I am going to be upset with him for anything, his body automatically responds with a very strong sense of anxiety. If he THINKS that a younger brother is going to do something to annoy him on purpose, he is instantly in that same state of mind...extreme anxiety. It is very hard to communicate with someone who responds to a very minor situation with such a huge emotional response. It is taxing for HIM and for everyone around him. (maybe even the neighbors, as well!) Now that I have described the "before oils" Zack, let me describe the "after oils" Zack. Peace. Calm. Perfection?....no. But, I'll take the peace and calm! I think at this point, we are creating a new normal. Whereas it was normal for him to hyper-respond, now we are working on retraining his response to situations that would otherwise have been hard for him. The result has been that we are all calmer which definitely helps HIM be calmer. Oils of choice? Well, we started by using the blend called Balance for two weeks. Zack responded well to this oil and we definitely noticed that he was able to process situations of conflict a bit easier. We switched to the Serenity blend and have noticed an even bigger difference. Last weekend, it hit me that we made it the whole weekend without any drama! Zack has always been good about expressing his feelings (typically coupled with rage) but with the oil, he has been able to express them calmly! I love that he can talk through and process his thoughts in a much more calm manner! It makes it so much easier to navigate through difficult situations! I know that this is a long post and there aren't any pictures to break it up, but hang in there, I'm almost done thinking out loud! At this point, I'm not sure I want to move on to the next oil we have to try, which is Citrus Bliss. My plan was to try one at a time, but if Serenity can help him this much, I'm loathe to give it up. I'll let you know what we decide!
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
To doTERRA or not doTERRA
Over the years, we have tried many different medications and therapies for Zack to help him with the affects of autism. Some meds have been beneficial; most have not. The therapy that made the biggest impact on him was chelation. I won't get into the details of that on this post, but after the very first treatment, he stopped most of his repetitive body motions. This was years ago, and he is now almost 18 years old. Last year, due to our medical insurance changing the tier that his most recent medication was in, we could no longer afford to pay for it. (and that was WITH insurance!) We made the decision to take him off all meds and just monitor his diet. Although he has done ok without his medication, it hasn't been trouble free. Now, here we are, facing sweeping healthcare changes due to Obamacare, and more than ever, it looks like our health is in our own hands and we need to really start thinking more naturally-minded about how we approach things! Looking back over the last six months, I can see time and time again where people have talked about essential oils and my interest has been gradually building. I was approached by a friend to give them a try based on how the oils have been helping her child. I finally made the decision to go for it and we are getting ready to launch a doTERRA experiment! So far, I have used a long list of samples on him, layering them on his big toe and up his neck and spine. After some careful consideration, I have decided that I am going to try one oil at a time with him and evaluate the affects (or lack, thereof) and keep the results posted in my blog. This post is longer and ramblier (my new word!) than normal, but this is my introduction in a nutshell. So, if you are interested...stay tuned! I will leave you with a picture of my highly active, normally can't be still for even one second, lanky, soon to be 18 year old son. This is him right after I "anointed" him with doTERRA oils!
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
1st Birthday of the Year award goes to.......
Nathanael! Otherwise known as Nate the Great. Nate, my 3rd son, and fourth child,
was my first homebirth.....6 years ago.
Really? It's not fair that time goes so fast.
Wasn't this just yesterday?
Well, I can't escape reality. He's six years old, and loves cowboy boots so much that I'm not sure what we'll do this summer when it's time to wear shorts. Can you get away with wearing cowboy boots with shorts when you are six? Since his old pair were quite worn out, we thought that a new pair would be just the thing to get him for his birthday. Rob left work for a bit to meet me at
West of Ole England to help him pick out a new pair. A quick, but fun excursion.
As per Nate's request, his birthday dinner menu looked like this:
hot dogs
Dr. Pepper
Mommy added: baked beans
baked potato salad
Healthy, huh? Nate also ordered a lemon flavored cake with white icing, monster trucks and cars. Thank goodness for Google! I got some ideas in no time as to how to put that cake all together.
And thus begins the birthday season! Next up? Me! :-) I used to be first.....
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Crafty Classroom Giveaway!
The Crafty Classroom has a wonderful giveaway this week! While you are visiting her blog, be sure to check out all her fun ideas and homeschooling hints. This site has a wealth of information and it'll quickly be one of your favorites!
Here's what she is giving away:
A program for 2-3 year olds. It uses colorful books, songs, games and activities about animals to introduce the alphabet, numbers, shapes & colors. This program is designed to excite your child about school. Each day has different ideas to keep your child busy as well as the flexibility to work at your own pace. Bible time will introduce creation and other Bible stories that will give a Biblical foundation. You will also learn some Biblical characteristics by looking at animals
A homeschool program targeting students in K3-K5. The programs Biblical focus is on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians. The student will learn Bible verses and stories that teach different "fruit" and character qualities. In this program the student will master letter sounds using a vertical phonics approach. Math concepts cover counting, number recognition, colors and shapes, measurement, ordering, and more.
They will explore the body, nutrition and healthy habits for science. Each lesson tries to target different learning styles. There is a variety of different worksheets and activities to keep learning fun and engaging. There are "Bigger Step" options for those students who are ready to do some book work and are ready to read.
They will explore the body, nutrition and healthy habits for science. Each lesson tries to target different learning styles. There is a variety of different worksheets and activities to keep learning fun and engaging. There are "Bigger Step" options for those students who are ready to do some book work and are ready to read.
A program developed when a homeschool mom couldn't find a cursive program that she was 100% satisfied with. As a result, The Joy of Handwriting was born. She took the best methods and ideas that she thought would work best and developed a program that is high quality and easy to use with kindergarteners as well as older elementary students. After having such good success with her own kindergarten student she wanted to make it available for others to try. The program was originally developed for cursive handwriting, but updated with a manuscript version
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Why Bother?
I have hesitated to blog lately for many reasons. The first reason being: there are tons of blogs on the net to fit all kinds of personalities. The blogs I love to click through happen to be along the lines of
inspirational like this one,
crafty blogs like this one,
or food blogs, like this, for example.
While I love reading blogs, and I do like to blog, I still hesitate. Why? The question for me, is 'Why Bother'? With so many top notch blogs out there, who needs mine? Another reason I hesitate (and it's a big one for me) is I don't want anyone reading this to think I'm bragging about where I have been with my kids, what I made for dinner or what crafty thingy I have made lately. Truth is, I'm NOT crafty! I just happen to love copying OTHER people's craftiness! I love finding new ideas for cooking. And I love passing it all on because, let's face it....worn out moms like me need all the inspiration we can find! So, I may not have beautiful words of wisdom, or an original thought in my head, but what I do glean, I pass on to you. It's not about me. Please believe me! I guess my blog is sort of like my journal. I find great ideas for life and I need to remember them and pass them on.
OK. I DO have ONE GOOD reason for blogging. My Mother! She loves to keep updated on her grand kids, and this is a great way to do that for her. So, for that reason alone, I'll keep at this. :-) And hope and pray that nobody takes this blog as my "bragging page". 'Cause it certainly isn't meant to be that. :-) :-) OK? :-)
Whew! Guess what? My sister and her 5 beautiful children are coming for a visit very soon! I'm beside myself with excitement! I can't wait to hug her neck and all the nephews and nieces, too, of course! We have plans. Yup! One of those is to get all 10 of our children together for a NICE cousin photo. (Nice meaning no dirty fingers or faces, combed hair and .....matching outfits.
Well, ok, matching shirts, anyway. I lucked out at Old Navy with cheap polo's and free shipping. Since I typically buy new polo's for my boys for Easter, I figured the shirts can do double duty. Cousin photo AND Easter. 'Cause they were so cheap, I outfitted my nephews with some snazzy matching polo's as well. Still have to figure out what the 3 girls will wear.
Photo location: thinking of the possibilities. Here are a few choices for a green location.
Which location is your favorite?
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It was a quiet week in Lake Wobegon. And in Vernon County as well. Each week the Vernon County sheriff's office provides a report of what kept them busy during the week. As you would expect in rural Wisconsin, there were no big crimes. But there were four car-deer accidents in the past week. And someone dumped a large amount of garbage after hours at the town recycling center. And several tombstones were damaged in the Liberty Pole cemetery, where it appears a car tried to drive between the grave markers. Also last week, in the town of Kickapoo, one man reported the theft of a black and white concrete Holstein calf lawn ornament. No word if they have any suspects in the concrete calf caper.


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For all of you.
I'm so grateful for all of the awesome, wonderful people I've met so far. I love the uniqueness of each member, all with the unity of all of the KoRn fans! Amongst us is so much talent as well. KoRn, you have an amazingly talented fan base! That's why in this blog today, I want to embrace the uniqueness and talent each and every one of us posses. I've made one friend, especially, who sounds ridiculously similar to JD! Oh, how I admire him. He has made it feel almost as though I have been able to meet Jonathan, himself (Almost!). I've met other artists and musicians, and I just want to congratulate all of you for your special uniqueness and abilities. You all inspire me for showing your talents and being yourself. KoRn fans have such beautiful souls. This was really just a short message to all of you; a thanks and an acknowledgement for truly different friends I have now made.


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The aspen leaves were amazing this morning, lots of yellow and some orange really made for a spectacular sight. It almost distracted me from taking pictures of the progress going on with the new Crescent Lift. It's impressive how fast the crew is putting lift pieces together, notice that the first four photos in this slide show were taken on Friday and the rest this morning...keep it up guys! One other quick note - season pass rates go up after today, so if you're thinking of buying a pass, get the best rates by acting now.
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By Matthew Stevens
For the first time this season Daryl Norris got to experience the best of both worlds at Mississippi State.
Just in case it wasn't enough to go 2-for-4 with four RBIs and a pair of runs scored, the freshman from Fairhope, Ala., pitched a shutout in the eighth inning during MSU's 9-4 victory over Eastern Illinois Tuesday night.
"Got to swing the bat some and get on the mound too," Norris said.
Norris, who was the Mr. Baseball selection in the state of Alabama last year, laced an RBI-double down the left field line clearing the bases and making the Bulldogs lead 7-2 in the fourth inning.
"I was expecting a curveball in that at-bat but I got six fastballs in a row so I was able to get the last one," Norris said.
The Bulldogs highly-touted recruit, who was pursued heavily coming out of high school by Major League Baseball scouts, was currently fourth on the team in hitting but had only three extra base hits in 37 at-bats in 2011.
"For Daryl Norris as an example, he's hit so many stinking rockets at people – for him to hit a ball that reached the outfield grass was big," Mississippi State head coach John Cohen said. "When that starts to happening to you, it weighs on you – no doubt."
Norris' RBI-single in the opening inning allowed Mississippi State (13-4) to jump all over EIU's starting pitcher Troy Barton for four runs early on. Barton, a sophomore right-hander , had only given up one earned run in five relief appearances this season but was drilled for six runs over three innings in 70 pitches of work.
"It's a rough road trip for us at Alabama, Southern Miss, Memphis and here so what you're trying to do in our case is make sure their heads are up and tell them we've done this before," EIU head coach Jim Schmitz said.
Eastern Illinois (1-11) was led at the plate by leadoff batter Zach Borenstein's 4-for-4 effort that included a triple and a double along with two RBIs and a run scored.
"What we were trying to do is get the leadoff guy on and we did that tonight and there's been games where we've gone zero for nine innings in doing that so that's a positive," Schmitz said.
In his fourth mid-week start of the 2011 season, Kendall Graveman (2-0) got the win by going five innings and allowing three runs on seven hits in just 60 pitches.
The sophomore had help from newcomers as Andrew Busby, Norris and C.T. Bradford combined to hold EIU to just three hits in four innings.
After struggling all weekend against Sacred Heart, Norris went 2-for-4 with runners in scoring position putting the freshman in a better frame of mind to open up Southeastern Conference play in Nashville against Vanderbilt this weekend.
"We were able to put a couple of big innings together," Norris said. "It was really good for us to put together some good at-bats right now."
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Movie: Iri
Revised romanization: Iri
Director: Lu Zhang
Writer: Lu Zhang, Kim Seong-Tae
Producer: Yun Byung-Ki, David Cho
Cinematographer Kim Seung-Tao
Release Date: November 13, 2008
Runtime: 108 min.
Genre: Drama / Indie / Arthouse / Brothers & Sisters
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea
30 years after the explosion at Iri station (Iksan, South Korea) the city has changed its name, rebuilt itself, but the people still carry the scars. Jin-seo is one of them. She is mentally impaired due to the explosion her mother experienced while giving birth to Jin-seo. She lives with her cab-driver brother, Tae-woong. The men in the town takes advantage of Jin-Seo's mental impairment and her mild manner nature. Tragedy soon strikes Jin-seo again …
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This spring, I wrote about the changes at Oakland's Lazear Elementary School under its new principal, Kareem Weaver.
Lest the year end without controversy, rumors have been circulating that the school (see below map) could be closed down to make way for a big box store.
More than 100 people came to a recent meeting at Lazear with Oakland school board member Noel Gallo. Gallo said he called the meeting to quell rumors of an imminent closure and to assure parents that a deal wasn't going to be cut behind the closed doors of the mayor's office or the superintendent's office.
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Friday, July 12, 2013
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