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We were never particularly concerned with the type of cork or closure used for wine, and besides, consumers don't have a choice – we've stuck with whatever cork a winemaker puts into a bottle. Until last night.
Like everyone in the wine world, we'd heard of "corked" bottles – wines tainted by TCA, a chemical found in (among other places) cork, which makes a wine smell like wet dogs or dirty socks. Last night, we opened one of our regular House wines, and the wine was unmistakably corked. We've had "bad" wines – vinegary, past their prime, or with other flaws – but never one we could point to and say, "That wine is corked."
It really wouldn't be fair to point out the wine and winery (unless subsequent bottles show the same flaw, at which point we'd want to alert the winery and consumers), but suffice it to say the wine was from a large producer that we've found consistently reliable. (Two good articles about cork taint can be found at The Wine Academy and BlogCritics.)
So, our little meditations on corks and corkscrews.
After opening wine bottles for many years, we've gravitated toward some preferences in corkscrews. Our three favorite types are:
Waiter's Corkscrew – The old standby classic. It has to have an "open" worm, not one with a central shaft. Unless the cork is old or damaged, or we insert the corkscrew incorrectly, this opens everything every time.
Ah-So – This is the two-prong "rock-and-twist" corkscrew, which is absolutely essential for getting broken corks out of bottles. It's also a good everyday corkscrew, but doesn't have the traditional appeal of a worm-type screw.
The Lever Types – These come by a lot of names: Screwpull, Rabbit, etc. They generally have open worm screws, and have a three-step lever action which inserts the worm, removes the cork, and then removes the cork from the worm. We love these, but find that the worms need frequent replacement as they loose their coatings or break.
(To us, the absolute worst are the wing-type corkscrews. They almost always have a central shaft, and chew up corks like a dog with a bone. For some reason the new-to-wine set in the 1970s just seemed to love these. We don't know why.)
Corks & Closures
Even before we had our corked wine experience, if we had a choice, we'd prefer a screw top (despite its lack of traditional charm). Yet despite that bottle, our second choice would be a good old real Portuguese cork from a tree. To us, the other big problem with real cork is that it deteriorates with age – even some five-year-old corks have crumbled on us. (Guess we'll just have to start drinking our wines younger.)
We detest composite corks (we know they aren't, yet we think of them as full of wood glue, sort of like plywood), as they seem cheaply made and prone to crumbling and breakage. (The corked wine we had was closed with a composite cork.) We also dislike synthetic (plastic) corks, as they are next to impossible for screwpull openers; an Ah-So often slips on them; and they're even a lot of work for a waiter's corkscrew. Conversely, they're as TCA-proof as are screw tops. (I say "we," but this is mostly Ken's writing. Weirdly, Francesca, who is tiny and struggles with most corks, actually prefers synthetic corks.)
And as opinionated as we are, we really don't spend a lot of time worrying about foils, plastic foils, or wax on a cork. We'd prefer anything but wax, but for us it's a non-issue.
Left to right: Real cork; 2 synthetic corks; 2 "one-plus-one" composite corks (real cork on ends and composite middle); screw cap.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Corks & Corkscrews
We were never particularly concerned with the type of cork or closure used for wine, and besides, consumers don't have a choice – we've stuck with whatever cork a winemaker puts into a bottle. Until last night.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Columbia Crest Merlot Cabernet 2002 – Washington
Black cherry, blackberries, plum. Smooth, nice, but not much character. To us, more Merlot-style than Cab (actually, it's 52% Merlot, 28% Cab Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc). Maybe (and we're not giant fans of Cabernet or Merlot). $6 on sale (usually about $8).
Friday, March 21, 2008
Covey Run Dry Riesling 2005 – Washington
This is a pleasant wine, but without a great deal of character. Floral and tangerine/orange scents in the glass, with some mild tangerine flavors. Dry, but little discernable acidity. A "good enough" wine, but there are many other affordable Rieslings with more "oomph" to them. Maybe. $8.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris 2006 – Washington
Floral and citrus nose. Tastes of melon, tangerine, and a touch of creaminess. This is why Ken hadn't been too excited about Pinot Grigio (same wine and grape as Pinot Gris) in the past – a "good enough" wine but nothing special. A Maybe for Ken, Yes for Francesca. $9 on sale (usually about $15).
Monday, March 17, 2008
Columbia Crest Riesling 2006 – Washington
Very similar to the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling previously reviewed. Nose of apple, peaches, and apricots. Tastes of citrus, peach, apricot, and a little white pepper. A little sweeter and a little less acid than the Ste. Michelle. Yes (not quite to "House" standards). $6 on sale.
Friday, March 14, 2008
The Wine Review We Always Wanted To Write (and Read)
Chateau du Cal Pinot Meunier 2004
When I was living in Paris in the early 1970s, I dated a French woman who smelled of olive oil and violets. She used to lounge on a feinting couch covered with green velveteen that was probably upholstered by her grandmother in the 1920s. Her hair was dark, her eyes wide, and the smells of her apartment were encapsulated in the first hint of aromas from this wine. I breathed deeply, memories of an idle youth contrasting with the warm glow emanating from my glass. This was going to be a wine to remember.
I hesitated even to take a sip, as I was afraid my memories would be deceived. I was hoping for perfection, but would have gladly settled for merely wonderful. Alas, the wine's promise didn't initially quite live up to my heated desires. Oh, it had a rich nose and tastes of an English summer garden, and a round, sensuous feel that coated my mouth like chocolate pudding. Yes, this wine reminded me somehow of the Brits – warm, uptight, and reserved all at the same time. But slowly, I began to open to the wine, as the wine began to open to me.
The flavors changed to tobacco, earth (deep, California dirt, from someplace near the central coast, not some loamy mud from the valley or foothills, but rather a clean, sea-sharpened note of wind spray and coastal pine infused into the dry hills), and leather (old, tanned leather, like the native Americans used to produce, of brain-tanned cowhides that were washed with salt and left to dry in the Arizona desert sun). Over the course of the first eight-and-a-quarter minutes that the wine had been in the glass, all these tastes came to the fore, as if they'd been hidden behind some Persian silk screen and only now chose to reveal themselves.
Over even more time – and time now seemed to stand still for me, as I became lost in the depth of this marvel – the wine moved from youth to midlife to maturity, much as a round-the-world traveler moves from continent to continent, from excitement at the beginning of his journey to depression during the middle of his undertaking to finally near the end of his adventure where the very act of travelling brings contentment with the universe and he realizes he has been blessed to see. Finally, the last drop about to be drained from the bottle, I sensed a finish to the wine that I would have never imagined.
As the wine lingered on my palate (pallet? palette?) I knew I was in the presence of greatness, as if Genghis Kahn or Charlemagne were to walk through my door and challenge me to acts of bravery and heroism.
$11. (We found it on sale for $8.99.) 86 points.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Asparagus Pizza & Tempranillo
Tapena Tempranillo 2005 – Spain
We generally enjoy Spanish wines, especially Tempranillo and Garnacha (Grenache), so it's fun to find something new and affordable. This has a great nose of cherries, and a lovely garnet color. The tastes are of black cherries, bing cherries, and some delicate spice. To us the wine doesn't have the "silky tannins" suggested on the label, but some nice, firm, sharp ones. This is a Yes wine, bordering on House (a second bottle tasting will tell). $8 on sale (usually about $11).
Francesca made a fabulous asparagus, onion, and garlic pizza. Used a store-bought pizza shell (we can be lazy), topped with a thin alfredo, pesto, and olive oil sauce. Next, grated Asiago and sharp provolone cheeses. Finally, she sautéed onion and asparagus in Italian spices, and added those to the pizza along with some previously roasted garlic.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Go-To Wineries
There are times when you need a bottle, yet can't remember the specifics of wines you've enjoyed. We've also suggested that if you find a wine or two from a producer that you enjoy, keep trying that winery's other wines. Following our own advice, here are the wineries that we feel we can buy any wine from without thinking, and we'll almost always get a bottle we enjoy at a fair price.
- Rosemount, Australia
- Yalumba, Australia
- Beringer, California
- Cambria, California
- Ridge, California
- B&G, France
- Columbia Crest, Washington
Friday, March 7, 2008
Shrimp Louie & Vouvray
We love "Louie" salads, but didn't really know what they were. We discovered Louie dressings in several old cookbooks, but no reference to a Louie salad. After some research, it seems nobody actually knows for sure the origins of the Louie (Louis) salad, other than it probably began on the U.S. west coast (Seattle or San Francisco) early in the 1900s and was originally made with crab.
Our Louie salads are usually a mish-mash of everything possible. Last night we used sautéed shrimp in olive oil and spices, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, mixed greens, pickled asparagus, artichoke hearts, red pepper, green onions, croutons, home-made green tomatoes in brine, pickled garlic, radish, left-over sautéed potatoes and mushrooms, and thousand island dressing. We've also used salmon or crab instead of shrimp, as well as red or yellow onions, fresh mushrooms, black or green olives, sliced carrots, fresh herbs, broccoli, avocado, and other vegetables.
We had a B&G Vouvray (previously reviewed) which went perfectly with the salad. Sometimes wines are hard to pair with salad, but we've found that whites or roses that have the very slightest tinge of softness (sweetness) are the best. Wines that are too dry (Sauvignon Blanc) or too hearty (Chardonnays, especially from California) just don't work that well. Try a Chenin Blanc, any decent rose (as long as it's not bone dry), or a Gewurztraminer.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Cambria Chardonnay 2004 – California
A pleasant nose of floral scents and honeysuckle. This tastes deep, rich, with honey and tropical fruit notes. There's obviously some vanilla and oak notes, too. This is a rich California style, but without being overpowering – "industrial strength," as a friend says of certain California Chards. Cambria also has an excellent website and a nice mailing list program for its smaller-production wines. Yes (House if it were a few bucks cheaper). $18 on sale (usually about $25).
Monday, March 3, 2008
2005 Ridge Geyserville Redux
We gushed about the Ridge 2005 Geyserville on Christmas Eve. Apparently others think likewise. Here is the Connoisseurs' Guide (subscription) review of the wine.
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
Volume 32, Issue 3: January 2008
2005 Ridge Geyserville – 95 points
77% Zinfandel; 17% Carignane; 6% Petite Sirah
"Some years back Ridge removed the varietal identifier from its Geyserville red wine made substantially from Zinfandel but a field-blend in reality. But whatever they call it, it has been and continues to be a terrific Zinfandel by any standard. Its deep but still developing aromas of berries, brownies and sweet oak give way to more open and accessible ripe-berry flavors, and, contrary to the latter-day norm, the wine is free of excessive ripeness or evident heat. It has the depth to enjoy now, but given Geyserville's track record for longevity and the wine's nascent character, it is wise to cellar away a few bottles." 95 pts.


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The woman, Hester Martin, died early Friday in a convalescent home after being bitten by mosquitoes in the backyard of her son's home on Olympia Street in Northridge, her family said Sunday.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Traditional Medicine!
It is pretty pricey: nearly 30 manners per batch that would last a couple of weeks at most.
The cough is thankfully gone, but I'm unconvinced it was entirely due to the hanyuck. I've tried it on a few occasions and found it difficult to gauge its effectiveness.
You are supposed to give different types of it for everything from acne to cancer. I'm a firm believer that traditional medicines can often deal with a problem just as effectively and with fewer side effects than taking a bunch of pills, and that western style medicine isn't always the best approach.
The issue I have is the price: unreal. I do some quick calculation and it was about 600 manners that we spent on the stuff.
On the fence with this one. I'm just glad the youngest has finally lost that nasty cough.
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The above campsite is in one of my favorite spots. Goodale Creek is a primitive campground between Big Pine and Independence. Lava flowed here at some point and some is visible behind my motorhome in the photo. The Sierras highlight the landscape to the west and it doesn't matter if you are parked facing north or south, the view is spectacular. To the east are Owens Valley and the Inyo Mountains. Changing weather conditions light the mountains and drops snow on the peaks.
It is a good location for exploring the surrounding area. It was my base for spending time at Manzanar, the Alabama Hills, the trip to Whitney Portal, and Big Pine Creek Canyon. Part of the time another RVer, Boomer, Photographer, Don Peterson joined me. It is always fun for me to go out shooting with another photographer. It makes me get up earlier than I would if I was going alone, gets me excited and makes me look twice at things .He had only briefly visited this area a couple years ago so I played guide. I love sharingspecial places. And it is fun to then share the photos we have taken.
The above two photos are other scenes at Goodale Creek campground. Its obvious that there is plenty of space and peace and quiet.
Below are some typical scenes from the Alabama Hills. This site has been used for many films and one almost expects to see the Lone Ranger, John Wayne, or Gary Cooper to ride out between the narrow piles of sandstone boulders.
This is Don with his camera
This arch must be the most photographed scene in the Alabama Hills so of course I had to do some versions of it too. The weather did not cooperate; Mt. Whitney can often be seen in the background but clouds blotted it that morning.
Above: Fun lighting near Hwy 395 driving home from town one day.
Whitney Portal is the trail head for those who wish to hike the highest peak in the lower 48. For those of us with less strenuous desires, the drive to the Portal and a walk around the base of this waterfall, the small lake, and the trees in the area is a great way to spend some time.
Below: On the drive back from Whitney Portal the skies opened enough to look back, from near the Alabama Hills, to see Mt. Whitney. The sculpture is something new from my last trip to the area. It seems to mark the entrance to a new home in the area, but it make a great prop for the view.
Another day included the drive on the June Lake Loop with dozens of stops. Extreme winds the day before cleared the air and did not knock all the leaves from the aspens. The loop is protected some. Snow was still blowing from some of the peaks and open areas had blown clear. High wind advisories along Hwy 395 kept me off the roads. The windshield was blown out of a car parked at the Mono Lake Visitor center which is an indication of the velocity.
Rush Creek tumbles down the mountain on its way to Mono Lake. In recent years, court orders have required that the water enter the lake rather than being diverted by the Los Angeles Water Department.
Below: After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, all people of Japanese ancestry, down to 1/8, were removed from their homes and businesses and placed in concentration camps, relocation centers, whatever term you want to use. Manzanar, along Hwy 395 was the first camp. Here people were housed in military barracks, fed in mess halls. The site is now a National Historic Park under the National Park Service. Within the last two months, they have opened two barracks and a mess hall so people can see the living conditions.
Guard tower to prevent people from leaving the camp. Eventually people were allowed to legally leave. Among those leaving were young men who fought in one of the most decorated army units, fighting for this country in Italy while their parents, siblings and children were held behind barb wire at home.
I knew much of this story, but a new tidbit on this visit was that children of Japanese descent in orphanages were also sent to this site. Any child with as much as 1/8 Japanese ancestry was transferred to Manzanar. .
But what can one expect of hysterical times and racism. Hysteria and racism can do some strange things. I have trouble imagining a 4 year old orpahn being a threat to national security, but that is what happened.


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Ed Phelps: Our friends in the financial sector have given capitalism a black eye. Suddenly capitalism is held in less awe around the world. That is a very serious impact.
Phelps is right that capitalism has a black eye right now, but I disagree with who delivered the blow. It should be central banking that gets the black eye not capitalism.
Milken: Another Nobel Laureate, Joseph Stiglitz, has said recently that the U.S. is facing one the worst downturns since the Great Depression. Does anyone agree with that?
Becker: The unemployment rate in the U.S. now is 5.1 percent. Unemployment was 25 percent in the Great Depression. We are so far from that, it is ridiculous. We won't even get close. Things may get worse than at present. But at the outside, the only issue is whether unemployment might rise somewhere between 6 and 9 percent.
Phelps: I'm surprised at how slow unemployment has been rising. So far, this downturn barely qualifies as an official recession, let alone a Great Depression.
Scholes: It is erroneous to compare this to the Great Depression. But there is more unraveling to come. We have to worry about effects on the housing market and where it is going to end. Will the housing shock lead to consumption fallout, which leads to more unemployment and further consumption fallout?
Stiglitz just shows his political colors when he makes comments like that. He's a liberal economist with an agenda. That the current economic slowdown is akin to the Great Depression is nonsense on steroids.


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Oct 8, 2008
You Can Get Pregnant While Breast Feeding?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, Jamie Lynn Spears is 8 weeks pregnant! JL didn't think she could get preggers while breast feeding, ok, that's someone who should be a parent! Apparently she's not sure if she is going to keep it (her friends tell her not to), her & her mother are freaking out about the pregnancy and I guess JL just told the baby daddy about it even though she didn't want to because she's still pissy about him cheating on her during the first pregnancy. Personally I think he's just as stupid as she is because he obviously believed that she couldn't get pregnant while breast feeding as well. Did these 2 not make it far enough in high school to attend sex ed? I'll bet she jumps up and down after sex too, you know, to keep the sperm from travelling in!! This story is just hysterical, I can't believe the utter stupidity of some people and really...this does nothing to help her family look less white trash.
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- Megan Petersen said...
unfortunately, if she took sex ed in michigan now it wouldn't help. we can only teach abstinence. yeah, that works.....
- October 9, 2008 at 2:20 PM
- Kel said...
You have to be joking!! Welcome to the 50's kids, the best sex is no sex. Meanwhile young girls are getting pregnant by the homeless so they can be "cool".
- October 9, 2008 at 3:05 PM
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Neither of the questions are particularly easy to answer. The first often opens up a can of worms of questions about budget, segment preference, family life, dog size, etc.
The second is even tougher because, well, there are a lot of awesome cars out there. We love cars. We think about them while we eat and before we go to bed. Often, we find ourselves at a loss for an answer.
In spite of this difficulty, we're going to give it a shot. We recently asked the AOL Autos and Autoblog editors to come up with the one car that they would absolutely have to own if they had all the money in the world and came up with this rather eclectic master list.
Here are the dream cars of people who dream about cars for a living. Click through to see what we would drive, and make sure to let us know what you would pick, too.
John Neff (Editor-in-Chief, Autoblog): Audi RS7
My lottery-winning fantasies tend to base themselves in reality, which is why I'd choose the Audi RS7 as my dream car. I can park it in my middle-class suburban, driveway and remain somewhat conspicuous, and the A7 on which it's based is both gorgeous and surprisingly practical with its rear hatchback. And being the RS7 model, I'd have enough power to embarrass most sports cars on the road.
Steve Ewing (Senior Editor, Autoblog): 2007-08 Audi RS4
I am not an extravagant man. To me, a "dream car" is the sort of automobile that I would want to drive every day in every situation. I want to be able to carve canyons one minute, and pack it full of groceries the next. It needs to be fun and functional all year 'round, and because of that, exotic supercars don't make the list. Oh sure, they're a riot to drive, but imagine slogging to the supermarket in a snowstorm behind the wheel of a Ferrari 458. Bummer.
The Audi RS4, however, checks every one of my boxes. Sold from 2006 to 2008 in the US, the RS4 was a darling little sport sedan, packing 420 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque from a high-revving 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 – one of my favorite engines of all time. It could hit 60 miles per hour in under five seconds, only came with a six-speed manual transmission and sent its power to the ground via Audi's remarkable Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Regardless of weather or road conditions, the RS4 was simply a blast to drive, with excellent steering, tons of power on demand and just endless amounts of grip. But it was also comfortable, refined and packed to the gills with luxurious amenities. The RS4 was simply one of the most perfect cars I've ever encountered, and to this day, I still dream about putting a Sprint Blue example in my garage.
Michael Zak (Consumer Editor, AOL Autos): Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
If I had access to unlimited money, the car I would buy is undoubtedly the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. I've put a lot of thought into why this vehicle resonates so deeply with me, and I've come to the conclusion that it's simply because it embodies everything I am not. This car is loud, ostentatious, expensive, burly, utterly impractical and, in short, just plain awesome. For me, owning this car would be a classic case of compensating, and I'm perfectly OK with that.
Just look at those gull-wing doors. That ginormous front end. That insane grille complete with a Mercedes badge the size of beach ball. The design of the SLS AMG is the craziest combination of sleekness and brutishness on the road today. And I can't get enough of it.
The best thing about the SLS AMG, though, is how it combines its wonderfully absurd design with great performance. The supercar's 6.2L V8 engine produces, in addition to a savage roar, 583 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, which translates to a 3.7 second 0-60 mph sprint. Wow.
Chris Paukert (Executive Editor, Autoblog): Ariel Atom 3
It's not rational, it's not practical, it's not refined ... it's not even weatherproof. Starting at $56,480, it's not cheap, either. What it is, however, is singularly focused on driving enjoyment and straightening out the corners of a canyon road or roadcourse. It's light – just 1,350 pounds – which means that even with its modest Honda-sourced 230-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder, it has enough power to hit 60 mph in under 3 seconds. That's just quick enough to change your life and contemplate bankrupting your child's college fund. It is the joy of driving distilled to its purest essence – it is the Ariel Atom.
Erin Marquis (Programming Manager, AOL Autos): Ferrari GT 250 California Spyder
I was introduced to this car, as was the case for so many of my generation, by the film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'. Since then I've dreamed of snubbing my nose at authority figures and speeding from adventure to adventure in this racy convertible.
This car is so sexy it's easy to forget that it's fast too. The Spyder comes equipped with the same engine as a 250 Tour de France racing car. That's 230 hp packed into a slick aluminum body. Only 50 were ever made and they routinely sell for millions of dollars today. The price and rarity of the 250 GT California Spyder makes it a true fantasy car. A girl can dream, though.
Pete Bigelow (Associate Editor, AOL Autos): 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
Some people will inevitably pick the fastest car on the road as their dream car. Some people will pick the most powerful. I'll take the biggest, or something close.
The heyday of America's love affair with big sedans may have arrived in 1968. On television, Steve McGarrett screeched around every corner in Honolulu driving Ford sedans on Hawaii Five-0. In showrooms, Cadillac sold the exquisite '68 Cadillac Fleetwood.
In my book, there's no more perfect car. There's not necessarily rhyme or reason to this. Just a gut feeling. With a polished black exterior and perfect white-wall tires, it looks near presidential.
Two years later, the Fleetwood would lose some of its luster when Cadillac did away with the stacked-headlight grille in favor of the side-by-side lights. In 1973, the first oil crisis would start spelling the end of the great sedan. For sedans, there was never another year like 1968.


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This is the bike that got me back into building BMX bikes after a thirty year break. I was looking for an early 80's Redline Proline like the one I had as a kid when I found this one for $75.00!! I got this from my buddy John as a frame and fork package. I pieced it together mostly with parts that he sold be. and a few that I found online. This bike just screams old school BMX in my opinion. It fits me great with the tall GT pro bars, and layback seat post. John gave me the wheels, and I dis-assembled them, shiny-sided the Araya rims, polished the spokes and nipples and re-laced/trued the wheels. For my first try at lacing wheels, they came out almost perfect. I also made the Redline style sprocket out of an old mid 90's Mongoose sprocket. I ride this one all the time.
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In my last post I gave some details from the first two chapters of Rüdiger Safranski's book on the friendship between Goethe and Schiller. In the early chapters, where there is no friendship as yet, but only a one-sided admiration for the other (on Schiller's part) or disapproval (of Goethe toward Schiller, when he became aware of his existence at all), Safranski portrays common aspects of their lives and pursuits that will make it possible for them to become friends in the 1790s.
Besides the effect on both of them of "court" culture, both men were intensely occupied with the concept of "nature." For Goethe, his essays on Gothic architecture and Shakespeare from the early 1770s had nature as their theme. These essays had an immense impact on Schiller and his cohort.
"Nature" is of course a very big concept, one that has occupied thinkers from the pre-Socratics onward, but for most of history it was probably not one that occupied ordinary folks, for whom the natural world and their own individual nature were part of a larger plan of a world for which they had been created by an omniscient God. In the 17th century, however, with discoveries in astronomy and in the workings of the human body, the certainty about man's individual destiny in God's creation was put in doubt.
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Goethe's "organic" concept of nature was one in which humans were an integral part of the same organicism that produced the growth of the flowers and all that was growing and vital on the earth. In turn, works of art reflected this organicism, having been created by an artist responding to the promptings of his own nature. Anything that limited or deformed this natural facility was therefore "unnatural." We are all familiar with the terminology, from Rousseau on, and young men in Schiller's generation were in particular opposed to all the supposed "unnatural" influences represented by society, including social conventions. At the same time, Goethe's concept of nature was an ambivalent one: after all, nature has two sides, one constructive, another destructive.
Schiller had imbibed these insights, especially the implications of determinism. Because of his medical studies he also no doubt came face to face with the issue of materialism. Safranski mentions that he attended a dissection of a corpse, for which he wrote a report. The description is rather revolting -- the deceased must have been horribly diseased -- and it ends as follows: "The head was not opened." From this early time, it became a preoccupation for Schiller to discover some principle that explained why humans were free agents. His play The Robbers thematizes the issue: both Franz and Karl Moor seem determined by their basic natures to be bad or good, respectively. In the end, however, Karl makes a choice that establishes his freedom, even though it means he will go to prison.
Schiller, unable to accept a purely materialist explanation of human behavior, was at this stage already seeking to carve out a realm of freedom for man, which would be represented in his late essays. In the first (and only surviving) chapter of his medical thesis, from 1781, he introduced what Safranksi calls a "Mittelkraft" -- a mediating power -- into the "Körperwelt" (physiology) that bridges the gap between body and soul, spirit and reason. At his point, according to Safranski, this power was love.
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What it the proper way to seal the coolant tube to the hull in a Polaris sl700? The manual shows an O-ring at the nozzle end and an O-ring on the hull side of the pump housing.
I have the bearing housing out to replace the bearings and the coolant tube came out with the assembly. How is the tube suppose to seal in it's hole through the pump housing?
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I presume it is the jet pump nozzle assembly that you removed, and the coolant tube along with it.
My understanding of the way the coolant tube assembly goes together is as follows.
O-ring at rear end of coolant tube seals into metal jet pump nozzle housing. Depending on the jet pump 'wedge' angle, the coolant tube angle into the nozzle fitting can be significant.
O-ring(s) at front end of coolant tube sit against the 'shoulder' of the coolant tube, and presses against the rear face of the jet pump base. These o-rings are not there to seal water out, but to provide a springy pressure rearwards so the rear end of the coolant tube stays well seated.
Down inside the pass through hole in the pump base, there is a square shouldered rubber washer. This flat rubber washer is supposed to seal against the hull and the smooth shaft of the coolant tube. This does not actually seal very well, so the real seal is created by injecting sealant around the coolant tube. This can be done both inside the hull and around the coolant tube where it enters the pump base from the rear.
The trick is to get the correct number of forward o-rings so that there is firm rearward pressure holding the coolant tube in place, but not so much force that the forward shoulder breaks off (if the coolant tube is plastic) or the forward o-rings are simply squished right out of position.
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Thanks, that will get me on the right track.
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I remember it clearly. It started around 7pm. September 25, 2009 -- A Friday night.
It started raining hard around 11pm. From what I remember, I think the rain did not back down. It was this hard (Please see video above)
September 27 morning came. Other than the heavy rainfall, we are very thankful to God that we do not have any scheduled activities for that day.
At around 4pm, it was still raining hard. (The video above was taken around 4pm on September 27)
That night, we went out to buy food. There were still electricity in other places. Ours didn't have any.
At around 8pm to 9pm the rain stopped a bit.. and it rained again.. and it stopped. In the dark, I composed this blog using my mobile phone (read it here)
The next day, we need to go somewhere else and this was my chance to take photos. Photos to expose Ondoy's wrath.
This is E.rodriguez in Quezon City. Doesn't look like a major road as of taking that picture.
You can see watermarks in this establishments (Wheels Inc and Kia New Manila) window.
New cars and old cars were equally not spared.
Despite the damage, it's still great to see some people smiling.
Wherever you are, water can go anywhere. Gate or no gate.
Even this bus was not spared. High or low, water can get to you.
As we go by, the road conditions got worst. More mud as ever.
Convenience store - racks and everything destroyed.
Emergency room - Also destroyed.
This used to be the hospital ramp - that day, it became a parking lot.
Rescue vehicles - still not spared...
Waiting sheds became temporary shelters...
From Boomtrap to trashtrap.
Below this bridge lies gazillions of trash as it is evident above it.
Sight for the day: Dirty cars.
On higher grounds where it doesn't usually flood, you can still see how high the flood reached.
Floods submerged the entire first floor of this bank in Banawe near Retiro.
I guess the elevation is not enough.
Yes, elevation not enough in Banawe St. for Ondoy.
It was that high, he said.
Businesses incurred losses. Including this pet shop in Banawe.
Even bigger businesses was not spared. This establishment covered their inventory. They sell exotic cars and several other luxury vehicles. Sources said that they weren't able to save any.
Restaurants suffer...
This famous hopia shop is closed. Closed when they should be peaking sales -- it's the mooncake festival month.
Restaurants let out their furniture hoping that the sun would dry them up fast.
Mighty mart: Not mighty versus flood waters.
Trash dangled from several establishments.
Trucks and cars are no match for Ondoy. They all became powerless floating vehicles.
More trash above high ground as evident in the photo above. Retiro Corner C3.
Destroyed road along Quezon Avenue.
More devastated roads...
More destruction caused by typhoon Ketsana.
South Luzon Expressway: Sandstorm up ahead?
No.. just dirt flying up the air.
Billboards are down. Good job. Except for that one. Don't support that brand!
Part 2: Same day, Sunday afternoon, it rained a bit. Result?
Even dirtier cars...
Dirt road turned into very muddy road...
Floating debris on the road...
Really, really bad driving conditions...
The next day... thank God it was sunny!!!
Dirty cars caused by Ondoy.
Even more dirtier cars.
Even this drugstore wasn't spared...
Our warehouse wasn't also spared..
Funny, this coke bottle stood up by itself. It was filled with flood water. Anyone care for a water sample?
Disaster c/o Typhoon Ondoy.
Good thing that glass door didn't break!
From the inside.. this is how it looks like..
So, can you point out to me how high the flood was in here?
Bye Flatron. May you be flat again.
A grocery parking lot with stalled cars..
Water-sealed Toyota Vios headlights -- water sealed from the inside.
Ouch! Brand new!
But, life must go on...
We must learn from our mistakes...
Even this dog lost his home..
Good thing that dog and that pup still has a home...
As dirty as this looks like...
We must all stand-up and recover...
Let that bayanihan spirit motivate us all...
With perseverance, we all could start again!
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Photo Essay on Typhoon Ketsana (a.k.a. Ondoy) - Metro Manila, Philippines
I remember it clearly. It started around 7pm. September 25, 2009 -- A Friday night.
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- jay said...
nice photo essay. and to think this is just a very small chunk of the entire scenario. grabe noh. hope it never happens again.
- October 8, 2009 at 12:31 AM
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I so agree. This is just a very small chunk of what typhoon ketsana has caused in the Philippines.
In fact, some areas are still flooded right now. It's been nearly 2 weeks after already.
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As you become more proficient it is important that your computer meets four basic requirements. A capacious hard disk is necessary if you have several projects on the go at once. Good connectivity between your computer and camcorder, such as FireWire or USB 2.0 sockets. DVD burning capability is necessary to burn your masterpieces to one of the many different types of blank disk (see page 26). Perhaps most important, a cracking processor is needed to speed up DV processing time.
In order to satisfy my demands, and after much research, I elected to purchase an Acer Aspire 1700. This is no ordinary computer. It cannot really be classed as a laptop as it weighs 7Kg, but neither is it a desktop computer - I see it as a hybrid of the two. While from a distance it resembles the stereotypical laptop, it possesses components and performance normally associated with a powerful desktop computer.
An Intel Pentium 3.06GHz processor kicks things off, with video rendering times vastly reduced as a result. It has a 120Gb hard disk - spinning at 7,200rpm - and is capable of storing many hours of video at the highest quality setting. The graphics card is no slouch either; an nVidia GeForce 5600 with 128Mb of graphics memory built in. Connectivity is excellent with four USB 2.0 and two FireWire ports. Wireless connectivity provides further benefits and 1,024Mb of desktop memory means it will chomp its way through the most memory-heavy tasks. The LCD screen is a massive 17 inches. While it's still a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio, it is superb for viewing presentations in both 4:3 and 16:9 widescreen.
I selected this machine because it is a beast that can be moved when necessary, has a battery for when power is out of reach and can burn to DVD. Computer prices vary from month to month and specifications improve dramatically with little, if any, increase in price. This specification of the Acer Aspire 1700 model cost just over pound;1,200 and has changed my video life for the better.
There are many factors that contribute to a successful educational video.
The school and teacher need to have the inclination to produce materials that both enhance learning and can be disseminated easily, perhaps online or via the school intranet. Rest assured that the software creates different video formats too. Just select whether the video is heading for DVD, online or even back to tape, and Pinnacle Studio 9 will do the rest.
There are lots of packages out there for you to choose from. Do some research and find the one that suits your needs best.
Jonathan Boyle is a deputy head at Walsall Academy, Walsall


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Black Satellite was a small press publication edited by Brian Lingard and published byDark Tree Press.
Black Satellite was subtitled "The Magazine of Startling Science Fiction and Weird Horror!". It was published in Boylston, Maine, U.S.A. in the 2000s.
The first issue appeared in Fall 2001. The cover art was by Allen Koszowski. Contributors of writing included Cathy Buburuz (Champagne Horror), Kenneth Goldman, Deborah Hunt, D.F. Lewis (Nemonymous), Bonnie Mercure, Matthew Spence, and s.c.virtes.
Issue 2 was released in Spring 2002, with cover art by Allen Kowzowski, and illustrations by Mike Todd. Writing was contributed by Eric S. Brown, Eric Hermanson, Shawn James, Vera Searles, Matthew Spence, s.c. virtues, Bill Vogel III, and Lee Clark Zumpe.
Published in Summer 2002, Issue 3 featured cover art by Allen Kowzowski, and illustrations by Mike Todd. Contributors of writing included Michael Baletti, Everette Bell, J.R. Cain, Albert J. Manachino, Matthew Spence, and Lee Clark Zumpe.
Issue 4, from Winter 2003, featured cover art by Allen Kowzowski. Contributors of prose included Michael E. Ambrose with Albert J. Manachino, Eric S. Brown, R. David Fulcher, Jarrett Keene, Mark Mellon, and Jim Reynolds. Poetry was by Kendall Evans.


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Pew Calls on VA to Prioritize Health Data Exchange, Safety
Pew seeks the prioritization of seamless health data exchange and effective patient safety by VA during and after its EHR implementation.
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- In a recent letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs, The Pew Charitable Trusts has called on Secretary David J. Shulkin, MD, and the federal agency to prioritize health data exchange and patient safety in its forthcoming EHR implementation.
"As the VA enhances the health IT used as its facilities, advances in the interoperable exchange of health data and patient safety can improve quality and seamless care for veterans," wrote President & CEO Rebecca W. Rimel. "We encourage the VA to prioritize these issues as the agency transitions to a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic health record (EHR) system and embarks on other efforts to upgrade its health IT systems."
In early June, Shulkin announced the federal agency's decision to replace its VistA EHR after decades of development and support with a commercial EHR replacement technology similar to that developed by Cerner and being implemented by the Department of Defense Military Health System, MHS GENESIS.
Pew leadership seeks to keep VA to its word that its health IT investments will lead to improved health data exchange between the two federal branches.
"That information sharing is essential to successfully implement your vision of seamless care, which is the ability for clinicians to have the data they need to coordinate how they treat veterans," Rimel added.
Likewise, the organization emphasized the importance of health IT interoperability between providers at public and private facilities. "In addition, as veterans seek care outside the VA in private practices and from specialists, the exchange of their information to those facilities and back into the VA system is similarly important for seamless care," she continued.
To achieve these improvements to health data exchange and patient safety, Pew identified three challenges for VA to address.
The first is positive patient identification:
To achieve seamless care for veterans, health IT systems should be able to accurately match records wherever they are located. As part of Pew's focus to advance patient matching on a national scale, we are examining multiple approaches—including the use of unique identifiers (i.e. biometrics), enhanced use of demographic data elements, and patient-led solutions. We encourage the VA to study and prioritize enhancements to patient matching as part of its health IT strategy, and coordinate with the private sector. Such prioritization may include regular analysis or publication of the match rates, or setting requirements for accurate match rates (i.e., the percent of records that must be automatically matched without human intervention) between the VA and the DoD or private practices.
Another is the advanced use of health IT standards for clinical data elements by reducing variation. Doing so would require leaders from VA, DoD, and the private sector to "agree on how to communicate information" for the benefit of veterans.
Concomitant with its recommendations for patient matching and health IT standards, Pew has advised VA to collaborate with the private sector on EHR testing and health IT-related patient safety.
"EHR developers currently test their products to gain certification according to criteria set by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)," Rimel explained. "That testing often focuses on whether the technology can perform certain functions (such as medication orders), but not whether it can do so safely (e.g. ensure the right dose). To further safety, the VA can ensure that the health IT implemented is tested for safety throughout its life cycle — including during development and after implementation in a facility a facility."
Additionally, Pew has recommended that VA work with its federal partners — namely DoD and ONC — and the private sector to ensure patient safety beyond the four walls of its own facilities.
"By prioritizing ways to enhance patient matching, the standardization of data, and EHR usability, veterans can have assurances that they are receiving high quality, seamless, and safe care," Rimel concluded.