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Today's Fresh Blogs...| Wonk'd Dept.: They Walk Among Us |
| Published: July 27, 2007, 6:47 pm |
| Tags: Condoleezza Rice, Dave Chappelle, Doc Rivers, John Bolton, Matthew Lesko, Patrick Mchenry, Scooter Libby, Sightings, Tim Russert, Tom Feeney, Wonk D, Wonk D Dept |
| This week, you numbskulls spotted Patrick McHenry, Scooter Libby, Tim Russert, Doc Rivers, Matthew Lesko, Tom Feeney, Dave Chappelle, John Bolton, and Condi Rice skulking around DC (and elsewhere).... |
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| Introducing: The Intro(1CL) Man Page |
| Published: July 30, 2007, 6:46 pm |
| Tags: Doc |
| Cluster Refence Manual on docs.sun.com, where it serves as the Introduction. Take a look at this man page for ways to get the most out of the new command set. Lisa Shepherd Sun Cluster Technical Publications "We're the M in |
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| D&G Dolce and Gabbana Susanne Doc Handbag |
| Published: July 31, 2007, 11:46 am |
| Tags: Designer Bags, Dolce And Gabbana Handbags, Purse, Fashion, D Amp 038 G Dolce And Gabbama, Susanne Doc |
| with bags like the Susanne Doc. This quilted leather carryall is chic, with a youthful spirit that’s buoyed by [...] Related Entries: Dolce and Gabbana Eelskin HandbagDolce and Gabbana Leather Studded HandbagDolce and Gabbana Patent Logo Plate HandbagDolce and Gabbana Taska Grey Handbag Tags: Designer Bags Dolce and |
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| Portugal’s Wine Demarcation |
| Published: August 3, 2007, 2:01 pm |
| Tags: Algarbe, Terras Do Sado, Acores, Extremadura, Wine Education, Portuguese Doc S, Alentejano, Ribatejano, Portugal, Regional Profile, Vinho S Regional, Minho, Beiras, Tras Os Montes, Blog, Alvarinho, Avesso, Loureiro Alvarinho, Medium, Sized, Accentuated, Flavour, High, Graduatio |
| can sometimes be produced in DOC regions, but fail to adhere to one or more rules in its production Regional wine can have up to 15% of wine originating from other regions Regional wine can shorten the maturation period Regional wine can use grape varieties and types of bottles that aren’t permitted in DOC ***DOC in Portugal can be |
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| Lancers and Mateus - Representing a Nation of Wine |
| Published: August 13, 2007, 6:44 am |
| Tags: Alentejo, Arruda, Tempranillo Ull De Llebre, Tinta Barroca, Alenquer, Beira Interior, Portuguese Doc S, Bodega Profile, Podcast, Tour, Portugal, Tasting Note, Established, The, Port, Wine, Right, Cellar, Rest, Portugal, Equal |
| Portugal equals Port wine, right?! This statement is dead on for so many of you, but this wasn’t the case if we go back a few generations. In the 1940s, there were two brands that epitomized Portuguese wine to the global market: Mateus and Lancers. Both wines were presented in uniquely shaped bottles that appeared to be created for one |
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| Ultimate Tonight Show set coming this fall |
| Published: August 14, 2007, 10:43 am |
| Tags: Doc Severinsen, Docseverinsen, Ed Mcmahon, Edmcmahon, Heeere S Johnny, Heeere Sjohnny, Here S Johnny, Johnny Carson, Respond2 Entertainment, Tommy Newsom, Tonight Show, Tonight Show Dvd Set, Tonight Show Dvds, Tonightshow, Tonightshowdvdset |
| Filed under: Late Night, TV Royalty, TV on DVD, Talk ShowTalk about bizarre timing. This morning I was just about to order two different Johnny Carson DVDs. I've been holding off on getting them for one reason or another but decided last night to just order them. Good thing I waited. Respond2 Entertainment has announced that they are going to |
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| Bodega Profile - Casa de Darei - D o, Portugal |
| Published: August 20, 2007, 6:06 am |
| Tags: Dao, Portuguese Doc S, Portugal, Bodega Profile, Mail Casadedarei Pt Webpage, Www Casadedarei Pt, Warning, Flash, Lagar, Darei, Vinho, Branco Importers, Tinto, Quinta, 3530, Mangualde Telephone, Bical, Arinto Enologist, Pedro, Pareira Wines, Elaborated, Alfrocheiro, Tinta, Rori |
| While in Portugal, I had the chance to taste Quinta de Darei’s wines at Sala Ogival with Jose Cunha, the nephew of the winery owner. Bought in 1997 after 2 decades of abandonment, the current owners are intent in reviving old traditions and to become, what they hope, is a prestigious D o wine producer. After restoring and utilizing old |
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| Anecdotal Evidence: Doc Martens Are Back |
| Published: August 21, 2007, 3:40 pm |
| Tags: Anecdotal Evidence, Chloe, Doc Martens, Fashion, Nagasaki Yesterday S Dog End, Punk S So Dead, Top, Trend Watch, We Love The 90s |
| In the circle of life that is the fashion industry, everyone knows that nothing ever really goes "out" forever. It just gets recycled years later, much more expensively, and everyone who had the... |
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| Chris Broussard Interview Part II |
| Published: August 23, 2007, 1:48 pm |
| Tags: Mark Jackson, Doc Rivers, Julius Erving, David Aldridge, Rod Carew, Ralph Wiley, Sonia Sanchez, Lynn Swann, Lz Granderson, Chris Broussard, Mike Brown, Sean Williams, Nenad Krstic, Eddie Griffin, Grant Hill, Slam Magazine, Greg Oden, Carl Lewis, Jamaal Magloire, Tim Donaghy |
| In part II of Chris Broussard’s interview, he and I discuss the NBA at length. We range from the state of the league compared with the scrutiny other sports receive, preseason predictions to whom he would like to see coach next in the NBA. We also touch on Chris juggling his multi-faceted ESPN career with the fortunate responsibilities of |
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| 3 Portuguese Wines and an Orange Metal Bucket |
| Published: August 27, 2007, 9:04 am |
| Tags: Vinho Verde, Portuguese Doc S, Portugal, Tasting Note, Remaining, Plastic, Blue, Ice, Tray, Clang, Click, Clank, Vitamin, Container, Lemon, Zest, The, Acid, Vinho, Verde, Beautiful, Lime, Green, Color, Sparkled, Twinkled, 00pm, White, Trash, Tasting Finally, Orange, Metal, Bucket, Dry |
| It was chilly last night, really chilly. As the sun set upon Terrassa, and the yellow hues faded to a reddish glow that cascaded upon our livingroom floor as if someone spilled a bucket of crimson paint, Ryan and I looked at each other internally agreeing with a roll of our eyes that the last thing we wanted to do on a Friday night was to |
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| August Wrap-up of Portuguese Wines |
| Published: September 6, 2007, 5:19 am |
| Tags: Thoughts, Travel, Portuguese Doc S, Vinho S Regional, Portugal, August, Long, Bright, Summer, Days, Month, Dedication, Finally, Adeiu, Portuguese, Wines, The, Time |
| The time has finally come to say “adeiu” to August, to long bright summer days, and to our month long dedication to Portuguese wines. As we look back over the month with excitement as to what we learned, I think it’s important to ask ourselves, “Was it worth dedicating an entire month to one subject?” “YES! Yes |
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| September, 2007 Portuguese Wine Harvest |
| Published: September 6, 2007, 2:52 pm |
| Tags: Events, Headlines, Portuguese Doc S, Vinho S Regional, Portugal, Yields, , David, Booth, Lima, Mayer, Companhia The, Outlook, Unseasonal, Rain, Cool, Weather, Gave, Rise, September Alentejo Domingos, Soares, Franco, Jose, Maria, Fonseca, Lots, Sunny, Hours, Temperatur |
| Jancis Robinson recently posted a report on how the 2007 Portuguese Harvest is shaping up. Her overall impression was that the unusually cool and rainy temperatures have, fortunately, affected the quantity of the yield more than the quality of the wine. She then followed up her report with direct quotes from the winemakers. Considering our |
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| MST3000 - Doc Bushwell Version: Reign of Fire and The Prestige [Dr. Joan Bushwell's Chimpanzee Refuge] |
| Published: September 10, 2007, 3:22 pm |
| Tags: Doc Bushwell |
| In anticipation of forking over multiple dead presidents, a healthy kidney and sacrificing a pair of white doves to enter the local googolplex cinema to see 3:10 to Yuma, I indulged in a Christian Bale-o-thon this weekend. Well, OK, two DVDs don't make a "-thon" but it's a little more focused than my typical viewing habits. The two films I |
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| Beehived Babes, Big Blue & Univac [Dr. Joan Bushwell's Chimpanzee Refuge] |
| Published: September 12, 2007, 4:55 pm |
| Tags: Doc Bushwell |
| James Lileks maintains one of my favorite high-kitsch entertainment time-sinks, namely The Institute of Official Cheer. Lileks has scanned all sorts of advertisements, comics, and cookbooks (sp. The Gallery of Regrettable Food) from the 30, 40s, 50s and 60s, and then has commented on them. Some of his text makes me smile. Some makes me laugh |
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| We interrupt this program... [Dr. Joan Bushwell's Chimpanzee Refuge] |
| Published: September 13, 2007, 2:07 pm |
| Tags: Doc Bushwell |
| ...to reassure the Kevin-o-philes and the Kevin-o-phobes, for that matter, that the raucous young bonobo will be back on the blog in the future. Exactly when that will be is to be determined at this point, but he will be back! In the meantime, I am sure that Jim "I-am-the-god-of-drums-and-circuits-worship-me-you-fools" Fiore will continue to |
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