Sharp Park Golf Course - Environmental Controversy

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I've played at Sharp Park Golf Course only once before.  I was looking forward to playing it again this weekend, but alas, the week-long winter storm dashed any hopes of that happening today (had to cancel our reservation). I'm sure the pond is flooding the fairway and standing water must be everywhere.

So it's interesting timing that this SFGate news article caught my eye, Frogs, golfers both endangered at S.F.'s Sharp Park.

Frogs, and snakes, and a San Francisco golf program putting a drain on the city General Fund ... oh my!

You might also be interested in learning more about the course's architect (he also designed Augusta National):
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Start Flocking To These James Beard Nominees

OK foodies, time to descend upon these James Beard 2011 nominees, SF Gate - James Beard Awards 2011 nominations announced: Danko, Phan, Boulevard, rising stars represent.

Looks like California is reasonably represented.

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HR 1161 - Booze Shipping

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Lots of controversy here.  The posturing is palpable.

Dr. Vino says, "Now known officially as HR 1161, and unofficially as the Wholesaler Protection Act, the bill seeks to restrict legal challenges to the interstate shipment of wine (and beer and spirits) and keep the legislation that affects wine shipping at the state level."   As for me, I prefer to have as many imbibing choices possible, and access to all the products crafted across the country.

Fermentation - The Daily Wine Blog asks, "What lies and fallacies lie ahead in the effort to prevent America's beer wholesalers from passing HR 1161 and keeping craft beers, wines and a spirits out of consumer hands?"

Learn more about the subject, and follow the rich and interesting discussions, at the two blogs above, or start following:
Facebook - StopHR1161

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All You Can Drink Cruises - Controversy

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I'm glad to hear that "all you can drink" packages are rolling out, Cruise Critic: Cruise and Booze: All-You-Can-Drink Packages Coming From Royal Caribbean.

We drink a fair amount on cruises, so the convenience of a package makes sense to me. However, there's a buzz of controversy. Cruise Critic Editor in Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, asks, "Will all-you-can-drink packages encourage people to drink to excess, or simply offer a convenient and money-saving option for those with big bar bills?"

What's your opinion?

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Finicky About Wine Alcohol Levels

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When we're drinking wine, it's often fun to try and guess the alcohol level. For us the alcohol level is something to observe, and not something that detracts from our enjoyment of the wine.

However, if you're interested in or finicky about alcohol levels, or don't like high octane wines, then this Jon Bonne' article is worth a fun read, Should We Print Alcohol Levels?

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View Museum Art Of The World - Google Art Project

Google says, take a trip around the world's greatest art museums.

What a great offering, the "Art Project" (powered by Google).



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Wine Writers About Wine As Art

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Everybody's talking about this Vinography: a wine blog post, A Short Conversation Between Wine Writers About Wine as Art. Or Not.

If you enjoy reading about wine, it's worth following the thread.

In case you can't get enough, jump right into the ongoing conversation on Twitter:  Vinography

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Google Recipe View - yum

Image via WikipediaWay cool!  We love to cook, and usually start hunting for recipes via Google Search.

So glad to learn via NPR that Cooks Get A New 'Recipe View' From Google.

Here's a peek at what it looks like:  Google with Recipe View helps you find recipes from across the web

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10 Time Honored Travel Tips

Image via WikipediaYou just can't get too many travel tips.

So here's a set of 10 tips, Kevin O'Donnell - Time Honored Travel Tricks.

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Last Minute Ideas For Celebrating Valentine's Day

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It's not too late!

Here are some fun and creative ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day, 10 (Last-Minute) Romantic Things To Do On Valentine's Day Together

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2011 Travel - 41 Places To Visit

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We've started brainstorming our travel plans for 2011.

If you're like us, you need some sources of information and inspiration, like this NY Times article, The 41 Places to Go in 2011.

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5 Wine Tips For 2011

Checkout these 5 wine tips for you to consider, as you drink into 2011, Jon Bonne's 5 wine-related resolutions for 2011.

In a nutshell:

1. Buy wine direct
2. Drink more Grenache
3. Revisit less fashionable regions
4. Think small labels
5. Drink more magnums

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A New Year Golf Gift

Image via WikipediaWe spent New Year's day with some special friends. Of course, we spent it over a lunch of fine food and fine wine. They too, love to play golf.

They surprised us with a fun gift of:  Golfing - The Golfers Journal - Write It Down! Memories Are All That's Left - Live, Love, Laugh . . . (Author: Barbara Morina)

It's a fun journal.  Next big question. I've kept scorecards for the last year or so, should I go back and try to reconstruct the past year in the journal?!

For those of you who might be journal-minded:
The Ultimate Golf Journal
Golf Scorecard Keeper
The End-Of-Round Golf Diary: Record Detailed Notes For 50 Rounds Of Golf

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Sending Back Dishes - Lively Debate

Updated August 8, 2023:  The original link broke.

I'm finally getting around to sharing this.  I happened to rediscover this while cleaning out a bunch of bookmarked items.

For heaven's sake people, do you really act this badly in restaurants?!

Sending back dishes: In(comp)etent, (comp)licated or (comp)letely crazy?

I'm of the opinion that patrons too often try to get a free ride. Is that what you're seeing in restaurants?

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Avoid Hangover

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January 02, 2007 at 21:40. By Rob Chandler.

Happy New Year!

Have fun and party safely. If you're planning to indulge, checkout this informative website:
    How To Prevent A Hangover

Lots of great tips, info, and a Dr. Oz video.

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Golf - Shouting Fore and Lawsuits

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Golf Courses: A Gold Mine for Lawsuits

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Happy Holidays, and be safe out there!

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Learn The Language Of Your Travel Destination

We love studying languages. This article resonates with me, Vacationing in a native tongue - More Americans include language learning in travel plans.

Bottomline, put some effort into learning the language of your travel destination, and your experience will be magnified beyond imagination!

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