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Friday, December 9, 2011

Tiger Woods Made Other Golfers Worse

Tiger Woods Made Other Golfers Worse: Scientific American Podcast:
"Golf fans always suspected it: before his infamous improprieties, the mere presence of Tiger Woods could panic other pros. Now, economist Jennifer Brown has figured out how strong that “Tiger factor” was."
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Wine-Knows: Fine Wine & Gourmet Food Journeys - Keep it Cool - Serve Red Wine at the Correct Temperature

Wine-Knows: Fine Wine and Gourmet Food Journeys for the Discerning Traveler: Keep it Cool --- Serving Red Wine at the Correct Temperature:
"The ideal temperature for serving red wine is 55-60 degrees (lighter weight reds like Pinot should be served more in the 55 degree range, while heavier-bodied Cabernets are best at about 60 degrees). Room temperature is typically 70-75 degrees, depending on time of year and climate."
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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Tiger Woods ends two-year victory drought at Chevron World Challenge

Congrats to Tiger!

Tiger Woods ends two-year victory drought at Chevron World Challenge - latimes.com:

"for the first time since Woods' life and career began careening out of control two years ago with a Thanksgiving night car accident in front of his Florida home, the player many consider the greatest golfer in history can finally say he has won another tournament."

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Sedona, Arizona Golf Courses

Sedona, Arizona Golf Courses:

Canyon Mesa Country Club, Canyon Mesa Course
9 holes over 1,265 yards with a par of 28 (Public)
500 Jacks Canyon Rd
Sedona, AZ 86351-7855
(928) 284-0036
6 miles from the center of Sedona.

Sedona Golf Resort, Sedona Course
18 holes over 6,646 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
35 Ridge Trail Dr
Sedona, AZ 86351-7391
(877) 733-9887
7 miles from the center of Sedona.

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We just got back from a trip to Sedona, and played at these two courses. We had a blast! The setting is so beautiful and inspiring. I highly recommend Sedona as a golf destination.

PGATOUR.com - Chevron World Challenge Leaderboard

PGATOUR.com - Chevron World Challenge Leaderboard:

I'm glad to see Tiger in the lead after 2 rounds.

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Wine-Knows: Best Bubblies for the Holidays

Wine-Knows: Fine Wine & Gourmet Food Journeys for the Discerning Traveler:
"Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose. I still remember my first sip of this and that was > 25 years ago. Yes, I love the beautiful “salmon” color, but it’s the taste that completely seduced me."
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I agree with June's recommendation, it's a lovely and tasty Champagne!

Photographer Quits Job for Quest to Become Golfer

Photographer Quits Job for Quest to Become Golfer - Bloomberg:
"Never having played the sport, he launched the “Dan Plan” to golf for 10,000 hours and eventually earn a spot on the U.S. PGA Tour."
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The 10,000 hours references this book:
Outliers: The Story of Success (Kindle)

About Outliers (Wikipedia) - it references a study that suggests it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to master any skill.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Slate Says Drink Cheap Wine

Why You Should Be Drinking Cheap Wine - Slate Magazine:  'via Blog this'
"Finally, rest assured that cheap wine in the United States is good, to the extent that the term has any objective meaning. . . Reviews and recommendations are great for cars or televisions or overpriced wines, because bad decisions are expensive. If you hate your cheap bottle of wine, just uncork another."
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"Oh, please. . . But ultimately the wine industry has hurt itself by portraying cheap wine as fancier than it is. It has created the illusion that $5 wine is fancy enough that you don’t need to spend a cent more. And it paves the way for silly articles like Slate’s, which only make an ongoing case for ignorance."
Inexpensive wine could be a good value.  I think in the end, if you approach it as everyday table wine, you probably won't get disappointed.  My two cents.

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Disaster in the Cinque Terre - Rain - Flash Flooding

Updated 12/5/2022

The original link broke.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Disaster in the Cinque Terre:  'via Blog this'
" . . . on Tuesday, October 25. Flash flooding, triggered by unusually heavy rain, ripped through Italy's Liguria region and inflicted serious damage on the Cinque Terre towns of Monterosso and Vernazza. In these towns, flooding was accompanied by landslides, filling streets with rocks, mud and debris up to 12 feet deep."
Oh my!

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Tiger Woods tops leaderboard at Australian Open

Tiger WoodsImage via WikipediaTiger Woods tops leaderboard at Australian Open - ESPN:  'via Blog this'

After 2 rounds, I'm pleased as punch to see Tiger back in the hunt again.

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Way Too Fun! 100 Western Culinary Voyages

View All Photos; Savor the west - Sunset.com:      'via Blog this'

I simply love collections like these.  You'll get a kick out of strolling 100 images and what they represent.

You won't be disappointed!

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Sunset: Living in the West Magazine July 2011 - The West's Best Roadtrip Food
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

What Wine to Serve at Thanksgiving?

Pinot noir grapes growing near the village of ...Image via WikipediaWine-Knows: Fine Wine and Gourmet Food Journeys for the Discerning Traveler: What Wine to Serve at Thanksgiving?:   'via Blog this'

I'm a little bit partial right now.  I just returned from visiting family in Portland, OR.

So, I've got two recommendations, go with both:
  1. Choose a lovely Oregon Pinot Noir.  On my trip home, I learned that Riedel has designed and sells a wine glass specific for them.
  2. I just love the dry Alsatian whites.  So I agree. Go with Trimbach and Weinbach.
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