Reports are circulating that Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable punched assistant coach Randy Hanson in the jaw during training camp. The assault reportedly took place at the Raiders training camp headquarters at the Napa Valley Marriott. Hanson reportedly suffered a broken...
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Take a road trip through the biker world; "I Ride" World Movie Premier this Saturday July 18th at the Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento. I Ride is an exciting documentary based on The Fryed Brothers...
opinion by yoyoshida | 19 wks ago 350 views | 0 recommendations | 1 comment
The Napa Sunrise Rotarians pondered long and hard back in March of 2009 whether to host the 4th of July Parade in Napa, Ca or not. There had not really been a big effort to do this for 30 years - should we?...
British tourists are quickly becoming known as problem travelers, according to a lengthy feature in today's New York Times. Apparently they've gained a reputation for drunken tomfoolery at major resorts around...
created by Rob Peters | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 2139 views | 7 recommendations | 21 comments
The case of nine British soldiers who got into a bar brawl in Cyprus has been settled, with the soldiers being cleared. The bar owner, a customer and two soldiers were injured in the fighting.A Cypriot Judge made the ruling, deciding that there was not enough evidence to link...
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In the hubbub of the Chocolate Show (2007), I had paid only scant attention to what J.Emanuel Chocolatier (who happen to be from New Jersey like me) had to offer.10 days ago while shopping at my local Whole Foods, I run into Tad Van Leer of J.Emanuel who on this Saturday was...
" Germany's tabloid newspaper, Bild, has printed a list of holiday resorts to avoid - those dominated by the British. This comes after a British man was awarded £750 (953 euros) after suing his travel company...
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"Lansing, MI -- February 5, 2008 --- The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) today warned consumers to check their cupboards for Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil because of the...
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It is not limited to wine but according to a study by Antonio Rangel at
the California Institute of Technology, Pricier Wine Tastes Better.Soon after listening to an interview with Mr. Rangel, I read Toehold in Napa: Some Starter Bottles by Eric Asimov (NY Times)He tasted 25...
Nothing wrong with being playful. Fancy a Three Some, here's one from Napa. Not a 'partie de jambes en l'air' as we would say in France. The IIIsomms in question was created by 3 sommeliers, Bernie Sun (Beverage Director and Sommelier for Jean-Georges), Janet Pouchot...
Napa Valley known for wine and romantic encounters rarely comes to mind when talking about high end cutting edge art galleries. New York inspired MBFA (www.MikeBolen.com) is the exception. Ensconced at the hottest...
created by San Francisco | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 467 views | 12 recommendations | 2 comments
After exchanging I dos with your soulmate, the best way to strengthen the bonds is by buying tickets to that perfect honeymoon destination.
Let us face it: getting married is exciting, crazy, fun and totally...
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I am putting this story in the "emergencies" category." No one has properly analyzed the impact of the western world's biofuel policies. In this story from the Christian Science Monitor, the reporter properly notes that "Ethanol demand has doubled corn prices, making it...
"Visitors to the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa won't find the Gideon Bible in the nightstand drawer. Instead, on the bureau will be a copy of ``An Inconvenient Truth,'' former Vice President Al Gore's book about...
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