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'Hermitaging' Cabernet?
In some parts of the world, wines are made exclusively from a single grape variety. In others, they think that blending two or more together is better.
A Touch Of Spielberg
J.J. Abrams dove head-first into the nostalgic waters of 1979 in “Super 8,” and while he does tug at memories of the past, he also creates something entirely his own while paying homage to early ’80s blockbusters.
Bruce and Bugsy
Fayetteville lost a longtime friend on March 7 when Flying Possum Leather owner Bruce Walker tragically lost his life in a fire. By his side to the end was his faithful dog, Bugsy.
Standing Up For Syria
In Syria, for every 153 people in the country, one person works as a national security agent. If you say something that could be construed as anti-government, you could be tortured, jailed and even killed.
Tangiers ‘Curries’ Favor
The kebab plate came with two skewers full of chicken on a bed of Basmati rice with raisins, along with tzatziki sauce, a side of hummus and a small tomato and cucumber salad. The kebabs were out-of-this-world good.
It Ain’t Heavy, It’s My Beer
Wee Heavy is a Scottish ale traditionally brewed with the sweetest of the runnings from the mash tun.
Horoscope: June 9-15
The Gemini Solar Festival of Goodwill & World Invocation Day occurs Wednesday at 1:14 pm (Pacific time) at 24 degrees Gemini.
From Wet To Dry
Although the flood season is nearly over, you can still prepare for summer drought with water preservation. Rain barrels are available for purchase through Seven Hills Homeless Center.
Legalize Drugs, People For Security
Your question assumes there’s a need to secure borders, when really we just need to legalize drugs and people, and our “problem” vanishes; after that, we can concentrate on preventing actual threats from entering this country.
Farmers Markets Fight Food Deserts
In the U.S., 803 counties are classified as “food deserts.” Fortunately, the USDA has made addressing the food desert challenge a priority for the 2011 Farmers Market Promotion Program.