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Rosé
in Celebrate Wine, on July 12, 2009
About Dot Com had a nice piece recently on Rosés. And since they don't receive much press, I thought I'd pick up the story... Rosé wines are perhaps the most versatile, food-friendly wines around. They have had an image problem to overcome, thanks in part to the run of "White Zin,&quo...
Why Do We Get Hangovers (and What to Do About It)
in Celebrate Wine, on July 5, 2009
I love wine: red, white, and rose' (okay I lean more toward red), sweet or dry (dry is better). And I know my limits. So hangovers rarely happen to me. But on those rare occasions when I wake up with a little pain in my head and a case of dry mouth, like most people I spend a little time wonde...
Take Better Fireworks Pictures With Your Digital Camera Tonight
in Digital Shot, on July 4, 2009
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Fireworks are used all over the world to celebrate or commemorate many different types of events and I can never get enough of them.
Taking pictures of fireworks can be a bit challenging but with...
Paoo Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 3, 2009
...ons include modern wearable art pieces , trendy chains, and chic mom jewelry specially designed to celebrate new additions to the family.
Paoo Queen Ring
Add a little old world elegance to a m...
National Cherry Festival 2009
in Do you like to cook?, on July 2, 2009
...0 minute Musical Stage Show produced by the Old Town Playhouse Performers. And what better place to celebrate this newly remodeled event than the recently refurbished City Opera House in downtown Trav...
Chianti Rufina
in Celebrate Wine, on June 29, 2009
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Tuscany is a place blessed with some of the world's best grapes. Sangiovese grapes. And they make some of the world's best wine, IMHO.
Deb Harkness had a post recently on a 2005 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Nipozzano Riserva. "Cherry aromas and flavo...
Wanted: Oldest Pontiac Plus Oldest Pontiac With Original Owner
in Classical Drives, on June 24, 2009
...oan the demise of yet another American car, however, the Fairfield County Concours has decided to celebrate the Pontiac brand at their 2009 event on September 12 and 13. In addition to a display of ...
Three White Wines: Gary Vaynerchuk
in Celebrate Wine, on June 20, 2009
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Wine personality Gary Vaynerchuk had a good program earlier this month on Three White Wines that have been getting a lot of attention: Simone Sauvignon Blanc 2008 from Chile, Nobilio Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2008 New Zealand, and Tolosa Chardonnay Edna Valley 2006 from California. ...
On the Shores of Lake Geneva...
in Celebrate Wine, on June 13, 2009
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Jaunted had a piece recently that looks like a great vacation idea - wine tasting in Switzerland, in an area where the vineyards are a UNESCO world heritage site.
It's called The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces. Thirty kilometers of UNESCO World Heritage site stretch along the...
Motorola Rival Coming to Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 12, 2009
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Texters on the Verizon network have reason to celebrate in the form of the Rival from Motorola. Designed specifically for the challenges of texting, the Rival features a 2.2-inch screen and a ba...
Age and the Australian Riesling
in Celebrate Wine, on June 7, 2009
Dr. Vino had an informative piece recently n Australia's Rieslings. They tend to get consumed young and, in his words, can be very refreshing at that age. But Australian Rieslings are almost always bottled with a screwcap instead of a cork. And there's some healthy skepticism around about ...
Washington's Best Wine
in Celebrate Wine, on May 30, 2009
The nice people at Vinography had an informative piece this past week on the wine industry in Washington State. The first week of April I got the opportunity to do an "immersion" course in Washington State wine. No, this didn't involve repeatedly dunking me in a vat of wine, amusing ...
Mike Hawthorn, Britain's First F1 Champion, Remembered in Art
in Classical Drives, on May 29, 2009
...rouded in mystery ever since.
But this blog is not intended to be maudlin. Instead it is meant to celebrate Hawthorn's life as recorded through the artistry of Paul Chenard. The Official F1...
Happy Memorial Day
in WebKinzBlog, on May 24, 2009
...Happy Memorial Day to our United States readers! Today we celebrate those who have given service to our country in the Armed Forces and related ways. Thanks to everyone who helped play a role in the s...
Wine Time: the Bunnel Family Cellar in Washington State
in Celebrate Wine, on May 24, 2009
Entrepreneur.com had an interesting piece this month on a family winery and wine bar in Prosser, Washington. The Bunnel Family Cellar was recently opened on the Yakima River. The 3,700-square-foot winery and wine bar, called Wine O'Clock, showcases their two labels and "gives customers ...
Argentinean Wine
in Celebrate Wine, on May 21, 2009
When I look for wine news I don't often think of BusinessWeek . But there was an article recently that caught my eye there that mentions the changes taking place in Argentina's wine industry.
If I'd been asked to name to top five wine producers in the the world on a game show (or so...
Classic Motor Racing, Seen From the Driver's Seat
in Classical Drives, on May 14, 2009
...ampion Graham Hill added his voice to my commentary and the great Pedro Rodriguez won the race.
To celebrate the release of "GT Racer: The Series," the producers are giving away the Double...
A Look at Japanese Saké
in Celebrate Wine, on May 10, 2009
Having spent a sizable chunk of time in Asia, I'm familiar with saké . It's often called rice wine, even though it isn't technically a wine in any real sense. Vinography recently took a look at a particular saké and drew the conclusion that the process of making it resembles the b...
Coming: The Best British Car Show This Side of Britain
in Classical Drives, on May 6, 2009
... to be held in Vancouver's beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 16th, 2009. The show will celebrate 100 years of the Morgan Motor Company and pay tribute to the 50th anniversaries of the M...
No recovery in sight
in Sox First, on April 30, 2009
...oved consumer spending . But as Peter Schiff from Euro Pacific Capital says , there is nothing to celebrate. Any recovery is nowhere in sight. Schiff says: "With the collapse of the housing an...
California's Mendocino Wines
in Celebrate Wine, on April 29, 2009
Everyone's heard of Napa and Sonoma, the two leading California wine regions. But the Golden State has a number of other vibrant, evolving wine regions. Vinography recently took a look at some of the wines produced in California's Mendocino wine region at the first annual Taste of Mendocin...
Filoli again
in Noah's and Lily's Blog, on April 24, 2009
It's spring time and we are being dragged out to Filoli again with mom and dad. Here are the 'results'!
Yes, I Can Hear You Now - Even on Mt. Everest
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 24, 2009
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This week we celebrate Earth Day, and there is no better way to celebrate our planets most natural and pristine environments than by installing cell phone towers on them. That'...
Naked Chianti
in Celebrate Wine, on April 20, 2009
Linda Sterling did a review recently of a nice chianti. A very nice chianti, actually. And she did it naked...
If you never seen Linda 's Naked Wine Show you're missing out. On this particular episode she looks at Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2006 - which, at under $25 a b...
A Look at 2007's Rhône Wines
in Celebrate Wine, on April 15, 2009
James Molesworth at Wine Spectator makes a trip each year through France's Rhône wine region. This year he spent a good ten days tasting 2007 vintages. Based on that trip, as well as the dozens of bottled wines I've tasted since I've been back in the office, I can report that it's ...
Siesta Village Market v. Perry (and the future of shipping wine)
in Celebrate Wine, on April 2, 2009
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard oral arguments yesterday on what Fermentation is calling "the most important wine shipping-related case currently moving through the federal Courts system."
Since it happened on April Fool's Day I had to do a little research and ...
Eric Asimov in Alcase
in Celebrate Wine, on March 31, 2009
The Pour at the NY Times had a earlier this month that I enjoyed and thought I'd point out in case you didn't see it. I had the privilege of attending a big vertical tasting of Trimbach's Clos Ste. Hune, which is on just about anybody's short list of the world's great rieslings...
Westwood Memories Celebrate With Historic Racing
in Classical Drives, on March 27, 2009
Tucked high on a mountain in Coquitlam BC, a Vancouver suburb, was a modest yet challenging race circuit named Westwood. Built in 1959 with financing by members of the Sports Car Club of British Columbia , it was Canada's first purpose-built road course. Featuring an entertaining variety of...
Mars and Valentine Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 26, 2009
...ting semiprecious gemstones , various precious metals , and the occasional vintage find, Mars and Valentine is a fun collection of upscale costume jewelry favored by the likes of Joss Stone and MT...
The Wines Spies
in Celebrate Wine, on March 24, 2009
If you haven't encountered The Wine Spies you should give the web site a visit. The site is a blog review site, of sorts. But they are also selling the wines they review, at an attractive discount in many cases. The Wine Spies, LLC is a unique kind of wine company. We introduce you to the worl...
A Time to Invest
in Celebrate Wine, on March 17, 2009
Late last year Vinography pointed out that now is a very good time to invest in wine. Three months later, their point is still true... While the wine industry has trailed the general market malaise and the dive has not been as precipitous, things are tough right now in the world of wine. And the...
The bear is bouncing
in Sox First, on March 14, 2009
...all-time high, its 2007 close, its 2008 close and any point after Fleetwood Mac broke up and before Valentine's Day ... Market-watchers agree this could be the bottom. Unless stocks go lower. If t...
The Most Powerful Hybrid
in IfEnergy, on March 11, 2009
...on the debut in Geneva of Nissan's Infiniti Essence - a 600 horsepower hybrid V6 sports car. To celebrate 20 years as a brand Infiniti has produced a stunning concept car for the 2009 Internationa...
Buying Wine in LA
in Celebrate Wine, on March 11, 2009
Gridskipper had an informative piece last week on where to be wine in Los Angeles. The article featured a map and short profiles on seven of the city's wine shops.
Among the shops is Du Vin. Du Vin's focus is European wines, and the shop, a converted house off Melrose, feels like it shou...
Vince Vaughn Got Engaged
in White Lace Wedding, on March 9, 2009
...year-old real estate agent from Calgary .
Apparently, funnyman Vince got down on his knees last Valentine's day and popped the question with a $125,000, four-carat diamond ring.
So goodbye we...
奥斯卡最佳剧本奖霍顿-福特出世
in YuleGuan, on March 5, 2009
据美国知名媒体《综艺》报道，曾两度摘得奥斯卡最佳剧本奖的霍顿-福特(Horton Foote)美国时间当地3月4日在家中逝世，享年92岁。这位以《杀死一只知更鸟》和《温柔的怜悯》闻名于世的编剧去世的消息还是其女儿哈莉-福特对外公布的。
福特首次获得奥斯卡奖是在1962年，获奖的原因则是改编了哈珀-李(Harper Lee)的原著小说《杀死一只知更鸟》(To Kill a Mockingbird)。该片主演格列高里-派克(Gregory Peck)也获得了当年奥斯卡最佳男主角的称号。同时他的影片原创剧本《温柔的怜悯》(Tender Mercies)也获得了最佳编剧奖，该片主演罗伯特-杜瓦...
Petition to Protect Wine Place and Origin
in Celebrate Wine, on March 4, 2009
If you haven't done so yet, would you, as a wine enthusiast, spend a click to virtually sign the Petition to Protect Wine Place & Origin .
When it comes to wine, there is no ingredient more important than location. The land, air, water and weather where grapes are grown are what make e...
California Zinfandels: Which Ones Are Best?
in Celebrate Wine, on February 28, 2009
Vinography had an informative and insightful look earlier this month at California's Zinfandels. The author went to the ZAP Zinfandel Festival "for a chance to taste a whole lot of Zinfandel."
The place was crowded: Most Zinfandels top-out at $40 a bottle, and most really good ones ...
Valentine's Day trades?
in WebKinzBlog, on February 23, 2009
...We are looking for at least two full sets of the items from the Valentine's Day gifts. In the past they stopped allowing you to send the actual gift box and made you open it for the items before y...
Webkinz taking flight?
in WebKinzBlog, on February 20, 2009
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In other news, we took a break but we are back. We'll be giving away a Jelly Bean plant to celebrate soon so keep your eyes out.
Anyone get anything good for Valentines Day? Hayley got two L... ...ving away a Jelly Bean plant to celebrate soon so keep your eyes out.
Anyone get anything good for Valentines Day? Hayley got two Love Monkeys and the hummingbird. Guess what the Love Monkeys' na...
Italy's Unknown Wines from $10 to $20
in Celebrate Wine, on February 16, 2009
The NT Times had an informative piece earlier this month on wines from Italy in the $10 to $20 prie range. Few places offer a wider selection of singular wines in the $10 to $20 price range - the sweet spot for great wine values - than Italy. The author, Eeic Asimov, talks about the diversity of I...
Palm OS: Dead, forever
in Wangtam, on February 15, 2009
... We Hate About Windows 7
• Cisco Pitches $250,000 Router as Valentine's Gift
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• How to Leave Your Lover, Web 2.0 Style
• Apple: Jailbreaking is illegal
• First Google Ch...
Valentine's Day Can Be Pro-diabetics!
in Daily Diabetic, on February 14, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4985521
Indeed Valentine's day -the day of roses and sweets - can be pro-diabetics. In this special day, it will pose a problem if your love one is a di...
Get it Together
in Pretty Things, on February 13, 2009
...new year and we have a few weeks under our belt and with the gifting holidays behind us (yes I know Valentine's is coming up), we need to think vacation, spring and summer. This is when we need to...
Allergy-Free Valentine Treat: Sweetheart S'mores
in Allergies, on February 11, 2009
... This Valentine's Day, show an extra dose of TLC with these treats using food-allergy safe treats from Enjoy Life: Sweetheart S'mores . These sweet treats contain no wheat, gluten, dairy, ...
Wine Ratings - Gary Vaynerchuk Looks at Three 93-Point Chardonnays
in Celebrate Wine, on February 10, 2009
I started out to comment on a recent episode of Gary Vaynerchuk's show, Chardonnay tasting featuring Australia, California and France , but I got distracted by his reference to the Wine Spectator and the Robert Parker rating scales.
Vinquire has a good explanation of the rating scales. ...
Valentines Gift for That Very Special Lad
in The Gadgets Weblog, on February 10, 2009
...#39;t for her... these are for her to buy him. These Duct Tape Roses have got to be the coolest VD (Valentine's Day) gift ever for a man.
My wife commented one time that it was difficult to buy a...
Dairy Free Chocolate Hearts for Valentines' Day
in Allergies, on February 9, 2009
... Valentines' Day is probably one of those holidays I personally dislike the most. Really, what does St. Valentine have to do with romance?!? And why be extra romantic for just one day?
Anyway,...
Top Destination For Chocolate Lovers
in The Flyaway Weblog, on February 8, 2009
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Valentine's day is just around the corner and just in time for the day of roses and chocolates, the travel website IgoUgo.com has come with a ...
This V-Day, Support a Cause Close to Nick Jonas' Heart
in Daily Diabetic, on February 4, 2009
... This Valentine's Day, Nick Jonas is reminding kids to support a cause close to his heart, by wearing a dog tag close to their own!
Nick's special diabetes dog tags are perfect for Valenti...
Is That an "Honest" Wine You're Drinking?
in Celebrate Wine, on February 4, 2009
The art of describing a wine's taste is just that: art.
Oh sure, there are some words we use that have fairly well understood, concrete meanings. And, yes, large groups of us tend to agree that a particular Shiraz is fruity, or that some Chardonnay has nuances of coconut or fig. Is it sweet or...
Valentine's Day 2009 Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 1, 2009
... Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry
Valentine's Day is a wonderful time to tell someone you truly care about them. When you give the gift of jewelry they can be reminded of your love throughout the ...
Bittersweet Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cupcakes
in Do you like to cook?, on February 1, 2009
... It's the love-month! Got any special food treat planned for Valentine's Day? You can't go wrong with this! Bittersweet Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cupcakes combine mild honey, sophis...
Spread "The Heart Truth - Find Out How You Can Make a Difference This February
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 30, 2009
...ar in which thousands of women take the first step to reduce their risk of heart disease.
To help celebrate American Heart Month this February, The Heart Truth campaign invites you all to help sprea...
New Zealand's Wine Country
in Celebrate Wine, on January 28, 2009
It's been a few years since I've been to New Zealand. I spent a few days in Auckland once and was blessed to be allowed to spend Christmas with a Maori family near Napier. Some of the family's men swam out into the bay to get fresh abalone for Christmas dinner...
Chang-rae Lee has a...
Big sale!
in WebKinzBlog, on January 23, 2009
...y of Webkinz!)
I've just placed an order myself and YES this covers the Love Monkey and the Valentine's Webkinz Shirt so it's perfect for picking up Valentine's Day gifts for your ...
Tasted a Good Wine Recently? Snooth It...
in Celebrate Wine, on January 21, 2009
Hat tip to TechCrunch this week for point Snooth out to me.
Snooth describes itself as "the world's largest and fastest growing community of wine lovers." TechCrunch's description is probably a little more objective. They call Snooth "a social wine review site that is gai...
To Have & "To Hub" Bridal Fair
in White Lace Wedding, on January 20, 2009
... by an ordained minister right there and then at the Chapel of "Hub." It's the ideal Valentine's weekend activity for newly engaged couples!
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A Philosophy of Wine?
in Celebrate Wine, on January 8, 2009
Is wine a topic for Philosophy? Barry Smith thinks so...
I mentioned elsewhere this week that one of my favorite websites was Philosophy Bites . The website makes podcasts available - podcasts of interviews with leading academics in the field today. They discuss, well, philosophy. And occasion...
Pinot Grigio for New Years Eve
in Celebrate Wine, on January 1, 2009
My wife and I dropped in on some friends early on NY Eve. We'd planned to be home by 11pm or so. After all, we live in a very rural area and it's not like there are block parties going on. But as it turned out, we stayed later than that. So my champagne is still chilling in the fridge and th...
Tilar J. Mazzeo's "The Widow Clicquot" Tells How Champagne Became Famous
in Celebrate Wine, on December 31, 2008
Jane and Michael Stern has a great review of Tilar J. Mazzeo's biography of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin in the NY Times on Sunday.
With New Year's Eve upon us and a glass of bubbly soon to be in almost everyone's hand, I thought the review of Mazzeo's book was timely. Clicquot...
Merry Christmas
in Daily Diabetic, on December 24, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6842348
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate Christmas, especially to all the readers of Daily Diabetic.
I wish you all a great but healthy Christmas....
Merry Christmas!
in Busy with Style, on December 24, 2008
...However you spend tomorrow, whether or not you celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a safe and happy day.
I'm busy cooking (and not looking stylish as a result - I wish I could look like Mar...
Cool Foods Campaign: Budget and Environmentally Friendly
in Do you like to cook?, on December 21, 2008
... This holiday season, check out the Center for Food Safety's tips and information on how to celebrate the festivities in an environmentally friendly manner. The " Cool Foods Campaign "...
Tis the Season - for Proposals
in White Lace Wedding, on December 19, 2008
... it's a prime season for marriage proposals. Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Valentine's Day and your birthday...all big "Will you marry me?" days.
Photo court...
Wine Without Clothes: The Naked Wine Show
in Celebrate Wine, on December 18, 2008
Susan Sterling has brown straight hair that flows down to at least her chest and a small mole on the front of her right shoulder. She has a light tan and, I think, wears lipstick to do her wine show. Lipstick, and maybe a little make up - but nothing else, at least as far as I can tell... Okay, some...
Decorated
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 13, 2008
...ide is most houses look a lot of like on the outside and at times on the inside too. We may not all celebrate Christmas but I bet 90% slap up decorations for some winter holiday.
I have this Norman ...
A year of gifts
in WebKinzBlog, on November 30, 2008
...fts still in their basket/boxes.
It starts with Thanksgiving 2007, followed by Christmas 2007, Valentine's Day 2008, Easter 2008, Webkinz Day 2008, Halloween 2008 and Thanksgiving 2008....
Have an Allergy-Safe Thanksgiving!
in Allergies, on November 29, 2008
...rtesy of iStockphoto , Pattie Calfy Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers and all those who celebrate this festive holiday. For those who will be traveling to their loved ones, may you all hav...
Happy Thanksgiving from the Gadgets Weblog
in The Gadgets Weblog, on November 27, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Jill Chen
If you are in a time and place to celebrate thankfulness, I would love to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! Today, in gadget circles, is also known as Blac...
