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|Old foudre with tartrite build-up at Kuentz-Bas
27 Feb 2012
Difference of opinion (Alsace, France - Day Four)
One of the major goals of my journey is to discover first hand what makes each great region in the wine world unique, to find a consistency if there is one. With so many regions to choose from as a wine consumer, it helps to have some element of the product to distinguish it from everything else. Most major regions in Europe usually have more producers than all of Australia, and when you only visit six of them it isn't always easy to get an accurate snapshot. If you are visiting very high quality ones it does help, as the tenets of quality are usually the same (low yields, natural yeast fermentation etc.) Even in these circumstances you can get producers that have almost completely different philosophies, yet both produce outstanding wines. This is one of the many things that makes wine such an amazing product, and working in it exhilarating.
Steiner school (Alsace, France - Day Three)
|Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Familiar ground (Alsace, France – Day Two)
Returning to Alsace feels like coming home, as I feel an affinity to these wines are producers. After trying so many mediocre pinot gris (not pinot grigio, there is a difference) around the world it is nice to taste true examples of this seemingly elusive variety. It is nice to also visit producers I have visited before, or to visit ones whose wines I am familiar with. And although the weather is almost completely different to July 2010, it felt like only yesterday I was turning into the Domaine Weinbach Clos. They do say that familiarity breeds contempt, or in my case complacency. Much like when I was in Champagne, I got quite lazy updating this blog and now find myself chasing my own tail. No use in dilly-dallying then…
|Domaine Trimbach in Ribeauville
25 Feb 2012
Palette fatigue (Alsace, France - Day One)
In 2010 the Alsace region was one of the five I visited whilst I travelled in France for three weeks, and was thus the second region that I would be returning to in Europe. Much like Champagne it is quite a different sight to see in winter compared to summer, but unlike Champagne has its own natural beauty not reliant on vines covered with leaves. The region is as I remember it, and supported my comparison with the Pfalz region. It should be noted that Alsace is not Germany, nor is it really France. The people here are very relaxed and generous, and certainly more humble than their counterparts in other French wine regions. One similarity they have with their German neighbours is their focus on single varietal wines, and a lot of them. In my honest opinion there is not one outstanding variety like there is in the Pfalz, but three (riesling, pinot gris and gewürztraminer). Between the numerous varieties and the dry and sweet wines, along with the classifications of vineyards, each producer may have as many as 30 wines at any given time, which would suggest dilution and confusion. I think it is both fantastic for variety, and also challenging to be able to promote such varied styles.
|Brand vineyard
20 Feb 2012
Outside the square (Pfalz, Germany - Day Three)
After two and a half weeks of sub-zero temperatures, seven degree temperatures feel positively balmy in comparison. It's almost to the point that I don't need to wear my thermals under my clothes every time I go outside. It is nice to get to the point now when I am actually noticing a difference in my understanding of not only riesling, but also German riesling. My palate has picked up enough experience in the past three weeks to be able to detect subtle differences between vineyard sites within the same region, and the subtleties of style between producers and regions. My limited experience with German riesling back home was negligible at best, but at least I was able to determine quality. It is so nice to be able to take that further and understand the nuances, particularly when working with the top grosses lagen wines and sweet wines. My appreciation and respect for these wines has risen sharply, so much so that German white wines are some of the finest and diverse I have ever tasted.
|Old barrels in the cellars of von Buhl
17 Feb 2012
Heir splitting (Pfalz, Germany - Day Two)
There seems to be a revolution taking place in the German wine industry, perhaps in reaction to market perceptions of the wine they produce. During the 1990s and 2000s there seemed to be a move away from the large volume blended sweet and fruity white wines of the 1970s and 1980s, towards very steely crisp and bone-dry wines. Today there seems to be a movement away from the aromatic and bright dry wines towards more complex textural and rich wines that retain concentration and mid-palate structure. Wineries also seem to be shifting towards more traditional techniques in an effort to craft wines in this style. Firstly in the vineyard the VDP is introducing classification of better parcels of vineyards, much like the French appellation system, and there also seems to be a movement to organic and biodynamic viticulture. Secondly in the cellars winemakers are reintroducing practices like extended must contact, barrel fermentations and oxidative handling. After almost three weeks in six German regions I am starting to wrap my head around the varietal, and see how each region expresses the variety using terroir and winemaking.
|Vineyards near Bad Durkheim
15 Feb 2012
Pflalz start (Pfalz, Germany – Day One)
After four and a half months of visiting a few hundred wineries on three continents, it's interesting looking back and deciding which were the best to visit, but not necessarily had the best wines. When I had the owner of the winery as a host it was always fascinating as you get the full story, and can ask any question and get a thoughtful and clear answer. Whether they own the winery or not, it is also great to get the perspective of the winemaker as they are the ones determining the style of the wine, and can also provide much more technical answers. Sometimes it has been great to get the perspective of a commercial/marketing director, as they provide insights on dynamics and branding. With no disrespect intended (particularly as I have worked in the position myself), rarely do hospitality/cellar door hosts provide any insights into the winery, and often are unable to provide all the answers. This is not to say that I don't have enjoyable or interesting visits with these hosts, but I don't always learn something. Occasionally they also don't understand the nature of my visit, and in extreme cases ask if I would like to buy any bottles in spite of my restricted budget. This mostly happened in North America though.
Now that I am three weeks into my German wine adventure, I am finding that I have learnt quite a lot and have started to wrap my head around the riesling grape a bit more. It is such a great experience to see the way that terroir can influence the variety, as the Rhineland-Pfalz area of Germany is particularly diverse. It is also interesting (but not surprising) to note that the best examples tend to come from very small and specific areas, often in much larger viticultural regions. If you are lucky enough to own parcels of vines in these areas you owe it to yourself to translate the fruit they produce into good examples of wine. So it was with great enthusiasm that I entered the final great riesling region of Germany, the Pfalz, which is set back from the Rhine River and sits sheltered by the Haardt Mountains. The region is warmer than those to the north, so ripening has never been an issue. As such many other varieties are grown here, including those from the pinot family.
Now that I am three weeks into my German wine adventure, I am finding that I have learnt quite a lot and have started to wrap my head around the riesling grape a bit more. It is such a great experience to see the way that terroir can influence the variety, as the Rhineland-Pfalz area of Germany is particularly diverse. It is also interesting (but not surprising) to note that the best examples tend to come from very small and specific areas, often in much larger viticultural regions. If you are lucky enough to own parcels of vines in these areas you owe it to yourself to translate the fruit they produce into good examples of wine. So it was with great enthusiasm that I entered the final great riesling region of Germany, the Pfalz, which is set back from the Rhine River and sits sheltered by the Haardt Mountains. The region is warmer than those to the north, so ripening has never been an issue. As such many other varieties are grown here, including those from the pinot family.
|Wachenheim vineyards
A silvaner lining (Franken, Germany - Day Two)
The Franken region doesn't export very much, at most about 20%. The wines that are exported tend to go predominantly to Scandinavia and BeNeLux, with very little leaving Northern Europe. I'm not sure why this is, as the Franken produces more wine than the more famous Rheingau and Mosel regions. It may be the very traditional nature of the region, particularly the Franken bocksbeutel they use, which although unique is harder to store in cellars and stock in retailers. It also looks a bit old-fashioned. Another reason may be that the general quality of wines in the region aren't outstanding, and don't have a history of being so, different to the Mosel and Rheingau. This may be something to do with the choice of varieties, but may also be the nature of the climate. In my humble opinion there is huge potential in the region, as there is great diversity of sites and soils, but they have to modernise and focus on certain varieties in certain areas.
|Weingut Hans Wirsching
The Main vein (Franken, Germany - Day One)
Ask most Germans and they will agree that Frankfurt is a pretty boring, mostly functional/financial city, and serves as mostly a transportation hub to Europe and the world. So it was with no regret that I left after only one day in Frankfurt for Franconia, one of the most traditional regions in Germany. Thankfully the weather started to get a bit warmer, but still didn't get to zero degrees. Today it snowed again, which made this region look gorgeous with forests and vineyards covered in white. The Franken region in northern Bavaria sits on the banks of the Main River, which used to be much bigger several million years ago. As such there are large deposits of alluvial soils and limestone in different areas, and make the cultivation of grape vines on the mostly south-facing banks perfect for a range of varieties, including riesling, sylvaner, muller thurgau, spatburgunder, weisburgunder and more. The region is very large, and there are three major areas for viticulture; the Mainvierick (Main Square) in the west; the Maindreieck (Main Triangle) and the Steigerwald.
|Escherndorfer Lump vineyards of Weingut Horst Sauer
11 Feb 2012
Due south (Rheinhessen, Germany)
As mentioned in a previous post, the Rhineland-Pfalz region has a lot of regions that are all a stones throw away from each other. This means that even though I had already been through the Rheinhessen region on my way to the Rheingau, it isn't difficult to back track a little. Thus I was able to visit a few wineries here after all, who were kind enough to make some time for me at such short notice. The Rheinhessen is the largest viticultural area in Germany, stretching from the Nahe in the west to the Rhine in the east, from Worms in the south to Bingen in the north. In an area of roughly 26,000 hectares of land, you are undoubtedly going to get some variation in soil type, exposition and climate. Thus I was glad to visit two wineries at each end of the region, to see if the difference was discernible.
|Vineyard in the Northern Rheinhessen
|Vineyards in the Southern Rheinhessen
10 Feb 2012
Does size count? (Rheingau, Germany - Day Three)
One of the greatest things about German white wines is the high levels of acidity that keep them fresh and make them live for so long in the bottle, also make them food-friendly and mouth-watering. The result is they make you hungry like an aperitif should. In the current climate, you naturally want robust hearty food that warms you up, such as bratwurst, weiner schnitzel and sauerbraten. Thus any of the weight I lost in France three weeks ago, I have subsequently put back on as my appetite has gotten bigger and I have been eating more protein and carbohydrates. This is why German Riesling and Asian food is so great together, as everything tends to be fresher and lighter. Not to mention the higher sugar levels and lower alcohols really keep the spice in check.
|Robert Weil estate
9 Feb 2012
Weathering the storm (Rheingau, Germany - Day Two)
The previous evening it snowed in the Rheingau, so in the morning I got to see parts of the region under a beautiful blanket of white. It is amazing when you consider not only how small the Rheingau region is, but also how close you are to several other regions. For fun I put some of the other wineries I plan on visiting in other regions when I was in Rudesheim on the previous day. Amazingly, a winery in the Pfalz which is virtually two regions away, was still less than an hours drive. It really shows how such a small area can have such a big difference on a wine, particularly if it is made from the same variety. The Rheingau sits on the northern bank of the Rhine, the Nahe region on the eastern side of the Nahe River, and the Rheinhessen sits on the western side of the Nahe between the Rhine.
|Commemoration statue at Schloss Johannisberg
8 Feb 2012
Let it snow (Rheingau, Germany - Day One)
The past week in Germany has highlighted that classic adage that timing is everything. As mentioned in my last post, due to the confluence of the time of year (post-Christmas, mid-Winter), estates being small and very busy (bottling, in Australia for the Frankland Estate International Riesling Tasting) and the short notice I was giving many estates, I wasn't able to secure any appointments in the Rheinhessen. So it was with some regret that I move onto the Rheingau, again hoping that I will be able to meet with some producers at Prowein.
The drive up the Rhine towards Mainz was quite lovely, and the clear days improve the extreme cold temperatures. The Rhine River itself is the largest in Germany, and the influence it has is quite profound, as the large body of water has a mitigating influence on temperature oscillations between day and night. In such extreme conditions as the Rheinland-Pfalz region of Germany where it can get very cold at night, this is essential for slow even ripening of the fruit. In conjunction with this it is important to find sights that have good steep exposition to the sun, which shines from the South in Europe. The Rheingau region is warmer than many of its neighbours, and thus achieving ripeness isn't as difficult as it is in the Mosel. The climate also means that vintners can work with other varieties such as spatburgunder, grauburgunder and weisburgunder, as well as the noble Riesling variety. The region stretches for less than 50km between Wiesbaden and Lorch, and includes vineyards on the Main River.
|Vineyards above Rudesheim
5 Feb 2012
Breaking the ice (The Nahe, Germany)
Well I guess it's just my luck that I am in Germany during a severe cold snap in Europe. This has it's complications, such as roads being closed so having to circumvent and using a little extra fuel to heat up the car. But I guess I wanted to experience extremes, and this is certainly that. Driving the short distance from the Mosel to the Nahe was beautiful, as the past few days have been lovely and clear. The Nahe itself is a lot more rolling than the jaggedness of the Mosel, and certainly less steep. The river itself is a lot smaller, and as such there were many places that it had frozen over. I was pretty excited to see this, never having seen a frozen river before. There seems to be more variation in the soils from just slate, having quartz and some alluvial stones as well. Due to the timing of year, the unfortunate short notice I gave to some wineries, and the much smaller size of wineries here, I was only able to make it to one appointment in the Nahe for this two-day trip, but now that I have some tickets to Prowein in Dusseldorf in a month, I can catch up with some more producers there.
|Vineyards above Oberhausen an der Nahe
3 Feb 2012
An Education (Mosel Valley, Germany - Day Four)
Tasting the wines from the Mosel, I started to come up with a theory as to why they are so unappreciated in so many markets. Consumers are led to believe that wine must be strong and possibly heavy, and if it a wine is easy to drink then it is simple and cheap. The nature of wines from the Mosel having residual sugar to offset the acids makes them very fresh, approachable and easy to drink. Therefore in their minds they almost feel guilty that they are so easy to drink. It also comes back to the idea that wine is an alcoholic beverage consumed to become intoxicated, rather than how it should be consumed, with food. Being so approachable and low in alcohol makes these wines so adaptable to food it begs the question; what does it take to get people to drink these wines more, and value them properly?
The definition of austerity (Mosel Valley, Germany - Day Three)
|Castle Landshut above Bernkastel
2 Feb 2012
Back to the future (Mosel Valley, Germany - Day Two)
For the first time on my trip, I feel totally out of my depth in the Mosel Valley. Having started my wine career in the Yarra Valley, and working for a sparkling producer, means that I am very familiar with the varieties of Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Rhone Valley. When it comes to Riesling, I am a little bit out of my element. I have gained some familiarity with the wines of such regions as the Clare Valley and Eden Valley, and also other emerging regions in Australia and New Zealand. Visiting Alsace in 2010 helped a lot, but of course Riesling isn't necessarily the focus. German Rieslings, particularly the wines of the Mosel, are in an entirely different league. This is of course why I have come to the region; to gain familiarity and experience.
|On top of the world, looking down on creation!
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1 Feb 2012
Take me to the river (Mosel Valley, Germany - Day One)
Whilst I admit that it was wonderful starting the European leg of my trip in the familiarity of Champagne, there was something quite exhilarating about arriving into a totally new region. I spent the past week staying with a friend in the German town of Neuss trying to organise my visa and a car, and then caught up with some friends I met in the States in Cologne over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon I drove down in very cold conditions towards my base for the next five nights, the town of Traben-Trarbach, situated in the middle of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer. The town straddles the Mosel River; Traben on the North side and Trarbach on the South. Just as I was entering the valley above the Mosel River, it began to snow very lightly, which made it that much more beautiful. It was already dusk so it was a little too dark, but amazing nonetheless.
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My final seminar is scheduled for 15 December 2014. It will run simultaneously online and on campus. If you'd like to join us, here are all the details:
- When: 10am (Brisbane time) 15 December
- Where: On campus in S304 at Gardens Point campus or online in Adobe Connect (click the link to access the session)
If you are a participant attending the online session, please note: Your and your child/ren's names have been changed throughout my thesis to preserve your anonymity. I won't be using your names in my presentation either. I suggest you consider using a pseudonym to log in to the online session, just to add an extra layer of privacy. I've set the session up so that you should be prompted to enter only a name (which you can make up) and no email address.
How the seminar works
The seminar itself will run for about an hour. I'll speak about the project for about 40 minutes, and then there will be some question time for about 20 minutes. The seminar is the interesting part that you might want to be there for 😉
Attending online
- Adobe Connect runs on Flash, so set up should be minimal. Just check you have the latest version of Flash installed ahead of the session.
- There are apps for iPad and Android – if you want to use your tablet, please install one of these ahead of time.
- If you're having problems, check the quick start guide. It's a pretty intuitive piece of software that generally just works, so really no need to spend time reading the guide unless you're having difficulties.
- I won't have any technical support so if you experience any issues, I'm afraid I won't be able to help. But the session will be recorded as a back up.
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Corte from Chichicastenango #902Posted by admin in Chichicastenango, CORTES, SOLD
Amazing corte or skirt from the Chichicastenango. This is a woven corte, or mayan skirt is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt). This elegant corte measures 40″ wide and 52″ long (doubled). This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 40″ by 104″ laid out flat.
This incredible corte has ikat woven stripes throughout that are highlighted by purple and pink metallic thread stripes. There is very lovely hand embroidery where the seams are joined. The embroidery features various shades of purples. The corte is woven in a rich navy blue cotton. There is use of metallic thread throughout the textile.
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Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways besides just for wearing, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc. due to the heavier and more durable nature of the weaving.
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Bauer, Gray become Hornets' first two-time state champs
Back to back.
Led by two-time state champions Sam Bauer and Jason Gray and seven other state medallists, the Enumclaw High wrestlers did exactly what they had been saying they could do all season – win back-to-back state Class 3A titles.
"Back to back, that's been our motto all season, starting with our two captains (Bauer and Gray) and spread through the team," coach Lee Reichert said. "It's an era.
"Everyone else wants a state championship. To be state champions twice is special."
Reichert should know. He won three straight titles while head coach at Kentwood in the 1990s.
"We're going to sit back and cherish every minute," he said. "Next winter someone will try to take it away. We're going to enjoy it with the students, parents and community."
During the course of two days at Mat Classic in the Tacoma Dome, the highlights and memories kept rolling.
The Hornets led the pack of 3A schools from the first round and never looked back, finishing the night with 174 points. Yelm was a distant second with 139 points. Along with the Hornets, five South Puget Sound League 3A schools finished in the Top 20. Bonney Lake came in sixth, Auburn Mountainview was ninth, Franklin Pierce, 10th, Sumner, 17th, and White River, 18th.
The Hornets, who took a school record 14 to Tacoma, put a school record four wrestlers in the finals, including defending state champions Bauer and Gray, who've been leading the team all season.
Bauer cruised through the 125-pound bracket before running into Sumner's Tyler Wooding for the third-straight week, where Bauer scored a 3-2 victory for the title.
The path to the crown was quick for the EHS senior who pinned his opening opponent Jake Portes of O'Dea in 2 minutes, 55 seconds, then topped Patrick Benson of Yelm, 8-2, and pinned Kevan Kelsey of Union in 2:41.
For Bauer, after finishing second his sophomore year and winning the 119-pound title last season, the entire season was about winning the crown and pushing the team to repeat.
"I hope all the guys I pushed are going to push the next group of guys," said Bauer, who finished the season undefeated and is headed to Northern Colorado.
His partner in mat crime, Gray, cruised through the 140-pound weight class with his sights set on going head-to-head with defending state champion Brandon Yeik of Olympic.
The championship bout turned out to be a battle, with Gray winning 9-7.
"State champs don't go down easy," Reichert said. "We knew he'd be tough."
The senior, who will suit up for Highline Community College in the fall, not only became a two time champion, but became Enumclaw's first four-time state place winner. He finished third his freshman year, fourth his sophomore season and won the 125-pound crown in 2008.
Gray, who called the team title "a blessing," pinned Andrew Parada of Meadowdale in 1:04 to start the tournament, then scored an 18-3 technical fall over Eli Narte of Bainbridge Island and another, 22-6, over Adam Raemer of Port Angeles.
Next in line for a state title was 160-pound Conner Elder. The senior started the quest with an 8-0 decision over Connor Johnson of Mount Vernon and followed it with a 3:59 pin of Olympic's Shane Galeski and a 7-0 decision over Caleb Malychewski of Camas.
It was the 7-3 loss in the championship bout with Steve Henry of Capital that caught Elder, but he was gracious in defeat.
"It's great to be a part of," he said of the team's history-making journey. "I'm glad that I can contribute to the team's success."
Junior Brad McCutchen, who suffered a 5-0 loss to Alec Bird of Everett in the 215-pound championship match, was also gracious in defeat.
"He was really stronger than I thought he was," McCutchen said, but was happy to be part of the team title. "It's a once in a lifetime chance."
McCutchen banged out two pins – 42 seconds and 5:50 – over Joe Janicki of Sedro Woolley and Daven Camacho of Chief Sealth, respectively, and then scored a 10-5 win over Kyler Crow of Ferndale.
"The kid was just strong enough to take things away from us," Reichert said. "For Brad to go from a state alternate last year to the state finals is huge. I couldn't be more proud."
State titles are not won entirely on the backs of finalists.
Gray's 140-pound sparring partner Josh Musick finished third, scoring a 15-0 technical fall over Eli Narte of Bainbridge. There was some joy in Gray's victory for Musick, the EHS sophomore lost a close match to Yeik in the quarterfinals.
Musick started the day with a 17-0 technical fall over Preston Baich of West Valley-Yakima. Musick came back with a 42-second pin over Dave Remmen of Prairie, a 20-4 technical fall over Ryan Makela of Mount Si and a 14-0 win over Adam Raemer before facing Narte.
Jacob Jokela was also a third-place finisher for the Hornets, posting an 18-3 technical fall over Andre Popich of O'Dea for third at 145 pounds. Jokela kicked off Friday's competition with a 15-0 technical fall over Sam Olsen of Port Angeles before falling 7-5 to Andre Popich of O'Dea. He then won four straight including the match for third and fourth, starting with a 15-0 technical fall over Nelson Petrone of Meadowdale and including a 4-2 decision over Ricky Simon of Union and 7-1 victory over Scott Lindquist of Columbia River.
At 130, senior Wayne Horton finished fourth after dropping a 3-2 match to Auburn Mountainview's T.J. Peretti. Horton started the tournament with a 40-second pin of P.J. Pelligrini of O'Dea and a 6-5 decision over Levi Koetje of Mt. Vernon. After dropping a 10-9 loss to Caleb Thornhill of Yelm, he came back to pin James Bradley of Yelm in 1:39 before facing Peretti.
Mike Staples, a senior, finished sixth at 189. He pulled out of the final match with an injury. Staples, a senior, started with a 5:18 pin over Matt Raine of Lakeside and an 11-3 decision over Jerry Conteras of Everett. He lost a 13-2 decision over Andres Garcia of Bremerton before the match for fifth and sixth.
Junior Kyle Young finished seventh at 135 pounds, topping Sean Biltoft of East Valley-Spokane, 5-2, for that spot. After losing his opener to eventual champion Shane Hunt of Sedro Woolley, Young topped Aaron St. Martin of Juanita 6-2, then Hamilton Noel of Liberty-Issaquah 7-3. Then suffered a 6-2 loss to Caleb Gifford of Hanford.
Travis Reano, a 103-pound freshman, lost his opener to eventual runner-up Nathan Gonzales of Sunnyside, but came back to pin Dan Velasquez of Liberty-Issaquah in 1:35. He then lost a 7-0 decision to Joseph Bratz of Glacier Peak.
Kario Wallin, a 152-pound sophomore, won his opener with a 2:34 pin over Matt Skurnik of Juanita then lost to Zack Wilkes of Mount Spokane and again to Andre Courie of Timberline, 6-3.
Senior Tyler Rewoldt lost his opener, 11-7, to Mason Remy of Bainbridge Island and then topped Edd Allen of Hudson's Bay 11-9 before falling to Clinton Coulter of Union 9-3.
Sophomore Marcus Nichols also participated at 112 pounds. Senior Joey VanWinkle, nursing a sore ankle, participated at 171 pounds.
Don't expect the Hornets to be happy with two state titles.
"The program is escalating," Reichert said.
"The junior class will be strong," McCutchen said.
"Success breeds success," Reichert said. "It spreads through the team and when that happens, great things happen."


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Mattresses : 12 years
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For health and safety reasons, Keetsa may not be able to inspect products that are soiled, dampened, burned, stained or infested with vermin, and in such cases the warranty will not apply.
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When I look at Vaghaye, I am simply inspired and influenced, and I can see the available options for "rustic-chic" interior log home design. The best part about the wood, is it lends a natural color theme, and the wooden hues are carried from room to room because of the earthy shades. Another great thing abut the wood, is there are so many different types available, so there is basically endless combinations you can do, making each home virtually one-of-a-kind. Everything from the floors to the shingles, vaulted ceilings or a wrap-around deck, all are custom designed for you desires. Plants and windows are integral to the overall appeal as the log home is design to blend in with its surroundings, and being with nature is such an important part about getting away from the hectic pace and lifestyle of the big city.
Our designs were more modern rustic-chic, and we incorporated many "natural" finishes to help balance all the wood. From stone works along the paths and a big fireplace, to the use of copper on the roof for timeless elegance - all the elements of the design were carefully considered and mostly inspired by designs I came across in pictures on the internet. The next step is furnishings and slowly we are getting a few pieces of log furniture, as we want the furniture to be sturdy and long lasting, just like our home. Our cabin and the furniture were "harvested wood", meaning that it was sourced from dead wood from trees that were blown over in the wind, or struck by lightning, and even killed by insects or beetles.This means our house is not only beautiful, but it is good for the environment and made from a renewable, sustainable and natural resource. Our next addition to the home is to go off-grid, and make or store our own electricity. We are planning the installation of solar panels, and a rainwater collection system to water an outdoor garden area. Then we will really be living off the land! Don't forget to check out my main source of inspiring these ideas at Vaghaye, via the link below!
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The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is designated as an official "America's Byway". It is easily accessible from I-95, exit 7 (Delaware Avenue, DE Route 52) in Wilmington, Delaware. From there, the Brandywine Valley Scenic Highway is approximately 12 miles long. You should allow about one hour (without stopping) or 2-3 days to visit attractions along the way.
Take an unforgettable journey through the rolling hills of the genteel Brandywine Valley landscape and discover the lasting influence of the du Pont family dynasty. This journey is a true Delaware original. The byway leads to an unparalleled concentration of historic sites, magnificent estates, glorious gardens and mesmerizing museums where visions from a vanished century abound.
The byway begins in downtown Wilmington at Rodney Square, home of the Caesar Rodney Statue and the luxurious building that houses the Hotel du Pont and the du Pont Theater. Visitors can explore the park and Farmers' Market or see Broadway shows in the du Pont Theater. At the start of the 20th Century, the square was a symbol of the international stature that corporations like DuPont had brought to the city; today, it is the gateway to the byway and a modern showcase of historical influences.
Leaving Wilmington, preserved landscapes grace several estates, including Nemours, Winterthur, and Longwood. Created and maintained by heirs to the du Ponts, these estates feature large, elegant mansions, flourishing gardens, and charming pasturelands. Nemours brags a modified Louis XVI French chateau, while Winterthur's Enchanted Woods fairy-tale garden will charm children of all ages. Longwood Gardens, just over the Delaware/Pennsylvania state border, encompasses over 1,000 acres filled with indoor and outdoor gardens, fountains, and over 11,000 different kinds of plants. At each of these places, visitors can explore rooms full of antique furnishings and discover acres of world-renowned greenery.
The works of Brandywine artists can be found in many of the museums and institutions along the byway. The Brandywine River Museum contains the largest, most comprehensive collection of works by N.C., Jamie, and Andrew Wyeth. The Delaware Art Museum features Pre-Raphaelite work, American illustration, pieces by Howard Pyle and John Sloan, and more. Internationally famous, the artwork exhibited in the Brandywine River Museum and the Delaware Art Museum reflects the scenic splendor of the Brandywine Valley.
History and horticulture, artwork and antiques, rolling hills and open meadows are beautifully intertwined along the alluring Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway to create an unforgettable travel experience.
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The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Water Pollution can be result of corn ethanol
Corn ethanol as the answer to global warming and American energy independence can have negative impacts not only on food but on water.
New studies suggest that production of corn ethanol not only makes global warming worse but contributes heavily to water pollution. One reason is the heavy doses of nitrogen fertilizer that American farmers dump on corn fields. A study by Paul J. Crutzen, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist, argues that some biofuels release more greenhouse gases than they save because nitrogen fertilizer produces nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that is 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide as an atmospheric insulator.
The study estimates that corn ethanol produces between .9 and 1.5 times the global warming effect of conventional gasoline.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Is Moringa the answer?
Moringa is good for humans, animal, the planet.
Moringa is a tropical tree, fast growing, resistant to drought and an important source of food for people and animals in many countries. There are 13 species known, of which Moringa oleifera is particularly easy to reproduce and its growth is very fast.
It has been lauded since Aryuvedic times. Modern scientific research now shows that the leaves are full of nutritious content - for example, gram for gram, moringa leaves are an excellent source of calcium,vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and protein.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Biofuels as energy source in developing countries
The United Nations Initiative will assess biofuels potential within developing countries and work with national decision-makers and private-sector groups, including NGOs and civil society groups, to develop country-specific strategies for the production and use of biofuels.It is supported by the UN Foundation and is being undertaken in partnership with five UN agencies working in coordination:
• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
• United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
However, a United Nations expert has condemned the growing use of crops to produce biofuels as a replacement for petrol as a crime against humanity, fearing that biofuels would bring more hunger given that food prices have risen as more land is used to produce biofuels.
He complained of an ill-conceived dash to convert foodstuffs such as maize and sugar into fuel, which created a recipe for disaster by diverting arable land to the production of crops which are then burned for fuel.
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Community Cats Coalition was formed in 2001 by a group of dedicated caring volunteers who have devoted their time, expertise and own finances to help stray, feral and abandoned cats. We are dedicated to representing, unifying, educating and providing help to hundreds of residents of Worcester County who call us every day regarding stray cats and kittens on their farms and in their neighborhoods.
We are a "coalition" of animal control agencies, vets, rescue groups & adoption quarantee organizations working together to increase awareness through education of the public to the benefits of trap/neuter/return & to end the killing of healthy & treatable shelter cats countrywide. As a result, a "No Kill Nation" will only be achieved when shelters and animal control agencies fully & comprehensively implement the program & services of the "No Kill Nation" equation. But when shelter directors & heads of animal control agencies refuse to do so willingly, we must force them to do so, or force them aside.
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There's a lot of "super" in your superannuation that you haven't discovered yet. Did you know you can use your super to invest in that property you've always wanted?
One of the many secrets is that you need to know how to use your Self Super Managed Fund. Marcela Garza-Barba talks to Kim Easterbrook, founder of Elite Property Advisory, about discovering the "super" in your super and property.
Kim negotiates hundreds of property purchases each year for her clients, giving each client the reassurance that the numbers have been thoroughly crunched, the client's needs have been fully met and the property has been negotiated employing the right strategy, methodology and timing — all to put her clients in the best possible position.
Kim Easterbrook
- Founder and Officer in Effective Control of Elite Property Advisory
- Has been an active residential property investor for over 15 years.
- Her passion and love for real estate were the reasons for her career change from the world of accounting to property.
- Member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).
- Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).
Interview with Kim Easterbrook
How can people use their super to buy property?
A few years ago, there was a change in legislation that now allows DIY super funds to borrow money to purchase property. This offers another avenue in which some investors can now purchase property.
How can I match the property I want to invest in with my future goals?
It is important to outline your goals and what you are trying to achieve from the property purchase before entering into the market. Some investors are looking for high capital growth, others are looking for high rental yields. Everyone's circumstances are different. Generally speaking, high capital growth properties offer lower rental yields and higher rental yield properties offer lower capital growth.
If an investor is looking for wealth creation, then high capital growth properties will offer the best chances of achieving this. Properties that achieve capital growth are generally in locations where demand outstrips supply. Also look for scarcity, eg. period properties can be very good for capital growth as they are not replaceable. Look for properties which banks will lend purchasers the maximum LVR's possible.
Because there is so much room for error in purchasing a property, it is highly recommended to engage a professional to source the property that is going to achieve your goals. A qualified fee for service buyers agent or property advisor will not only source the best property for you, but also negotiate the best price.
What's one of the best strategies when it comes to using your super to buy property?
Holding properties for as long as you can as the costs associated in buying and selling properties are high, then you need to allow enough time for your property(s) to appreciate in value to offset these costs and allow capital growth over time to increase your value of your super fund.
Which are some top tips to negotiate the best price when buying property?
Prior to purchasing a property it is extremely important that your self managed super fund has been set up and you have the funds available for the deposit. In addition to this, the property warrant and associated corporate trustee if applicable need to be in order so you are in a position to have the purchasing entity on the name of the contract of sale. This will then ensure that you are in the strongest position when negotiating as you should be able to offer 10% deposit if required and also have some flexibility in settlement dates as banks take more time to settle on self managed super fund loans then they would if the property was being purchased outside the fund.
Look for properties which banks will lend purchasers the maximum LVR's possible.
Do you recommend a self managed or professionally managed super fund investment property? Why?
I definitely recommend buying property in a self managed super fund. I purchase property myself through my self managed super fund. Although it is not for everyone as there are ongoing costs involved in having a SMSF (Self Managed Super Fund) and anyone thinking of doing so should speak to their accountant or financial planner to ensure it is the right decision for them.
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Britney Spears acknowledged her now-ex-boyfriend David Lucado's infidelity by slyly joking about the break-up during her Las Vegas concert on Sunday (31Aug14).
The Toxic hitmaker revealed she is single again last week (28Aug14), amid rumors suggesting her former beau had been caught on camera dancing and locking lips with a new lady.
And, during her Piece Of Me residency show at Planet Hollywood, Spears appeared to be ready to move on from Lucado as she openly addressed the scandal.
She told the crowd, "Well, by now everyone knows my boyfriend cheated on me. But the best part of breaking up is going on first dates.
"Oh my God, oh my God, I need a hot guy. Where are the hot guys here tonight?"
Spears scanned the audience for a volunteer to come up on stage and she surprised fans by choosing celebrity blogger Perez Hilton from the crowd.
While singing her track Freakshow, a leash was tied around his neck and Spears led him around on all fours like a dog - a stunt she has previously performed with celebrity guests including Lance Bass and Nicole Richie.
Spears began dating Lucado early last year (13), following the breakdown of her engagement to agent Jason Trawick.


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With this you have massive dmg and nice lifesteal to get your hp back fast.
Items :
- Vampiric Scepter.
- Malady
- Berserker's greaves
- 4x B.F. Sword
- 4x The Bloodthirster
Play style :
Use your daggers on minions and keep back becouse you dont do many smg yet. Help your mates when there in trouble or going to kill.
now we got our ulti. And we should have 1 B.F Sword now so try to kill enemy's. open with dagger then shunpo to them and open your ulti. If there still not dead drop a dagger.
Now we have massive dmg. And there will be nice team battles so just open with a shunpo and then ulti. After this most enemy's will be dead, for the ppl that aren't dead trow a dagger and finish them with shunpo.


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Mary McDonnell to Guest Star on Grey's AnatomySteve Marsi at . Comments
In guest star news, actress Mary McDonnell of Battlestar Galactica is said to be in talks to appear in a multi-episode story arc on Grey's Anatomy in Season Five.
Arepresentative for the medical drama confirmed this Monday. Grey's Anatomy is currently shooting its tenth episode, and if contracts are signed soon, as is expected, we assume Mary McDonnell will be in action, shooting scenes with the cast of the show shortly.
Given that McDonnell's episodes fall in the middle of the Grey's Anatomy season, it's not known whether they will air before or after the December break.
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Nine months after Anne Sullivan came to Tuscumbia, Helen had her first real Christmas celebration. For the first time, she was a giver, as well as receiver, and she enjoyed the anticipation. On Christmas Eve, the Tuscumbia schoolchildren had their Christmas tree, and Helen was invited to participate. She was allowed to present the children their gifts. Helen also had gifts to open under that tree, which only made her more excited for "real Christmas" to come.
Helen hung her stocking and tried to stay awake to catch Santa Claus leaving presents, but finally fell asleep. She was the first to wake up Christmas morning and was astounded to find presents everywhere. Her favorite present came from Anne Sullivan - a canary named Little Tim. Helen learned to care for him herself. Unfortunately, a big cat got him when she left Tim's cage...
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Let's Have a Toast to Whoever 'Banned' Kanye's Album Cover
"Yoooo they banned my album cover!!!!!"
"Yoooo they banned my album cover!!!!!" exclaimed Kanye West via Twitter last night. "They don't want me chilling on the couch with my phoenix!" he said, describing the glorious proposed art for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (Twitpic'd here), a painting depicting a topless, armless, winged female character farting polka dots and straddling a demonic-looking gentleman who we suppose is meant to be Kanye. Who are they? Still unclear. Also unclear is whether the cover was actually banned: The L.A. Times spoke with an anonymous person at Island Def Jam who says "West was strongly urged to use alternate art," but "was told if he wanted to do it, the label would stand behind him." Oh well — we'd rather have a pretend controversy and a new cover anyway. We're pretty sure Kanye can do better.
Kanye West [Twitter]
Kanye West's album art: Banned in the U.S.A.? Perhaps 'banned' isn't the right word [Pop & Hiss/LAT]


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(Spoiler Alert) I love Gossip Girl. I look forward to watching it every Monday night. And I must admit, after the whole 'Blair makes a pact with God' episode I was afraid the show had officially jumped the shark. I mean, it's definitely not the witty show it was a few seasons ago, but it's still my Monday night guilty pleasure, even if just for the fashion porn and for giving me my Chuck Bass fix. But after Blair decided she couldn't be with Chuck because of some textbook plot device that involved a ridiculously predictable car accident that caused the inevitable miscarriage that resulted in Blair making a pact with The Almighty to preserve her beloved Chuck Bass' life I was ready to call it quits on the show. Thankfully I didn't, because the last two episodes have been more like the old Gossip Girl.
This week's 100th episode redeemed itself and served us up some typical Gossip Girl fare complete with Serena/Dan drama, some Chuck/Blair/Louis love triangle goodness and typical Nate nonsense. And a really, really bad dream sequence that saw Serena channeling her inner Marilyn Monroe. I was actually a little embarrassed by that. Throw in a little Georgina for good measure and you have yourself a 100th episode!
The show started with gossip girl promising us all that she would be back, and she would choose her moment to reveal herself very carefully. Of course we all know that it involves the wedding of Blair and Louis but how she would choose to make her presence known was a mystery. Enter Georgina who always manages to show up when the show needs a little bit of entertainment. I'm not a Michelle Trachtenberg fan and she isn't my first choice to play Georgina, but she certainly seems to relish her role as the troublemaker.
This episode was quite predictable during the first half -- Blair was having her typical anxiety over her marriage to the very boring Louis while still in love with the always whispering Chuck Bass (has he always been a whisperer?) Nate and Dan were equally boring, but between Dan's hair and Nate's eyebrows I couldn't look away, and Serena managed to mumble some reassuring words of support to her best friend on her wedding day. So far, so typical. Up to the point where Blair's mother arrives at Chuck's penthouse to ask him to break up the wedding to ensure her daughter's happiness. Didn't see that one coming.
Chuck of course arrives at the church to see Blair -- Blair confesses her love for Chuck, but for reasons like divine intervention she must choose Louis, and Georgina conveniently gets it all on tape so that she can deliver it to Chuck so he can show it to The Prince and ruin the wedding. But of course Chuck has turned over a new leaf and is honest and good and only wants the best for Blair so he doesn't show Louis the tape and Blair and Louis are standing at the altar ready to exchange vows.
Enter gossip girl and a conveniently timed blast showing Blair telling Chuck that she'll always love him and an entire church full of people who have conveniently forgotten that it's standard wedding protocol to put your phones on vibrate during a wedding. Wait -- this was a royal wedding -- I have a hard time believing that they would be allowed to bring in their cell phones. Technicality I guess. Uh oh Blair, looks like your dreams of being a Princess might not happen after all.
But Blair still has that pact with God so she goes through with the wedding only to find out that Louis has gone all Prince Albert of Monaco on her and she's Princess Charlene. Yikes! But it's not like our Blair to take orders from anyone so she calls her knight in shining armour -- Dan (who still has really bad hair) and becomes the Runaway Bride. Finally, she's come to her senses! But instead of being on the run with Chuck she's on the run with Dan which really just is so boring. And what will Serena think? After all -- in the most insincere bearing of a soul ever -- Serena professed her love to Lonely Boy just moments before Blair called for him.
I must admit, I'm not a fan of the Dan/Blair pairing and even less a fan of Georgina pretending to be gossip girl, but for a 100th episode Gossip Girl delivered and there's promise of some fun episodes to come. Can't wait to see what's next.


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Call for Entry: The Lightbulb Lounge Room, Exhibition 2 – Hunt or Be Hunted
MiSociety December 19th, 2011
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The Lightbulb Lounge Room is excited to announce its artist call for entries to showcase the next instalment of creative inspiration at the gallery's upcoming exhibition, titled Hunt or Be Hunted, opening on January 18th, 2012.
Artists of all creeds, including illustrators, typographers, designers, photographers and canvas-based painters are encouraged to enter work which best represents the exhibition theme: 'Hunt or be Hunted'.
"The theme could be translated to include artworks expressing the literal representation and meaning of the exhibition theme — conjuring up the notion of woods, hunter's cabins, woodsmen or indeed the creatures they hunt down," explains creative director and founder Claire Perini.
"Alternatively, artists could interpret the brief more abstractly, contributing artwork that demonstrates the idea of 'hunting for inspiration' or hunting for a new way to creatively express themselves and the world around them," she adds.
Artists can enter a maximum of three artworks and each piece must be presented in a brown wooden frame, to coincide with the exhibition theme and to also match with the eclectic aesthetics of the gallery space. The maximum artwork size is A3. Small, bespoke and handcrafted artworks are warmly welcome.
All exhibiting artists and designers will have the opportunity to go into the running to win a solo exhibition at The Lightbulb Lounge Room, provided they have submitted at least one piece of work into one of the group exhibitions. Each month's exhibition brief can be found on the website: http://the-llr.com/
The selection process is first in best dressed so don't delay sending in your submission. The call for entry deadline closes on January 10, 2012. The opening night will be held on January 18, 2012, and the exhibition will run for one month.
Please email your submission enquiries and a one-page pdf sample of shots of your artwork to: firstname.lastname@example.com
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