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Taipei Times - archives Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:54AMThe Grand Formosa Regent Taipei’s steakhouse, Robin’s Grill, is flicking US beef detractors the birdy by throwing a bone-in beef promotion featuring American rib eye, short rib and T-bone steak.
RESTAURANTS : Burned Cheese 焦起司 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:53AMBurned Cheese (焦起司) near Shida night market has several identities. Its ground floor is a cozy cafe with wooden furniture, an antique gramophone and free Wi-Fi — except for dinnertime, when guests with books and laptops are booted out (unless they order a meal).
What's Happening Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:52AMOur weekly list of arts and entertainment events.
New car dealership passes keys to first buyers Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:51AMIt was just what they needed. On Wednesday, Lorraine and Bob Martin of the Woodstock Beer and Wine Company became the proud owners of the first Kia ever sold at Gord Anderson Kia. "It's very compact.[...]
'Exceptionally unusual' case of DRC under the hammer at Bonhams Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:51AMA rare and highly sought-after case of 1988 Domaine de la Romane-Conti could fetch up to 40,000 when it is auctioned by Bonhams later this month.
Barrel Tasting’s a wild success Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:51AMUnless you were visiting out-of-town relatives last weekend, you don’t need to be told that 12,000 people filled local backroads and winery tasting rooms for the 32nd annual Barrel Tasting weekend.
Billionaire takes power in quake-hit Chile as aftershocks strike Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:50AMConservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera took office as Chile's president, tasked with rebuilding the country after a massive earthquake killed hundreds of people just 12 days ago
Religious pot defense headed to trial Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:46PMA Colorado man who says his religion explains his marijuana use is fighting a possession charge in court. Trevor Douglas says he admitted having marijuana in the car in August of 2009 when he was pulled over for having an expired vehicle registration in Clear Creek County. Douglas says that he shouldn't be punished for having the pot, though, because he says marijuana is the main sacrament of ...
Habitual drunk driver jailed 20 months, stripped of licence for life Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:46PMA repeat drunk driver with 15 driving-related convictions on his record was sentenced to a further 20 months behind bars and banned from driving for life Tuesday.
Wine Tasting Sessions Could Stop Teen Drinking Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:45PM(MYFOX NATIONAL) - The French have a new method of battling teenage drinking. They are handing over the bottle. Meanwhile Americans are learning that their method of battling the trend may be backfiring.
Watsonville couple seeks to revolutionize bottled water Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:44PMBoxes are used to store just about everything under the sun, so with the growing problem of plastic water bottles polluting our parks, ocean, beaches and communities, why isn’t water being sold in boxes?
Religious pot defense headed to trial in Georgetown Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:40PMGEORGETOWN, Colo.—A Colorado man who says his religion explains his marijuana use is fighting a possession charge in court.
WineMcGee.com Partners With Wine.com to Create Innovative Wine Database Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:35PMWineMcGee.com today announced its integration with Wine.com and creation of a vivid wine database including flavor profiles, food pairings, professional ratings, and consumer reviews on over 45,000 wines.
A glass of wine may help keep weight down Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:33PMBOSTON, March 9 (UPI) -- Women who are normal weight and consume no more than two drinks a day may gain less weight than those who do not drink, U.S. researchers say.
Can't Miss It: Tuesday Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:30PM" Sun Storm " compliments of Kate - Spirited Earth , our Flickr pool . FOR THE DESIGNERS : Northwest Film Forum is holding their 10th annual ByDesign Series and tonight features two different selections of short films from the influential husband and wife design team, Charles and Ray Eames . The first selection, Eames Design , documents their private home, Herman Miller furniture, and solar ...
In Capital of Chile, Damage Is Inside and Often Invisible Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08PMSANTIAGO, Chile — From outside, there is no sign that the century-old building where Cecilia Painaqueo lived with her four children was damaged by one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded....
How to impress a girl for $8.07: A man-made meal on a college budget Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:07PMIt’s simple to take your significant other out to dinner and have someone else cook for you, but a passable meal at a chain restaurant could cost you upwards of $50 or more. But, the truth is, if you really want to impress your date with class and good food, you only need to spend $8.07.
Jason Brudereck: Chilean quake shakes up Berks Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:06PMSome days it seems that Berks County's economy is as shaky as the ground in Chile. But what, some might wonder, do ongoing aftershocks in Chile have to do with the price of tea in China?
Pat Buchanan: Bunning pitches for fiscal sanity Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:03PMLast week, Sen. Jim Bunning did more than any senator in many moons to raise the consciousness of the country to the magnitude of the deficit-debt crisis.
Bad weather, natural disasters make crop prices soar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:01PMCost of tomatoes and Chilean wines may be on the rise. If you slice a tomato for a sandwich or enjoy a glass of wine at dinner, Mother Nature could have an effect on your food budget.
Hickory wants legislature to reject unions, shifting road costs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:00PMHickory will present legislative agenda in Raleigh later this spring.
Revitalizing downtowns involves mixing it up Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:53PMST. CHARLES – Mike Frasier has watched the multi-story First Street project in downtown St. Charles take shape from the window of his shop, The Wine Exchange.
Controversial Vote Made On Alcohol Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMRestaurants in Easley now have the chance to serve food, beer and wine on public sidewalks, after an ordinance passed Monday night.
New Haven park target for drinking ban Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:44PMOne area of New Haven is exempt from the city's ordinance on public drinking. However a push is on to end that exemption.
Bills wine, dine and sign a new tackle Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:38PMAn expensive steak dinner he couldn't finish and an offer he couldn't refuse were enough to convince veteran offensive tackle Cornell Green to sign with the Buffalo Bills.
Slowing economy takes toll on Oregon wine industry Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:44PMEven the lone bright spot in the report, showing that statewide grape production topped 40,000 tons for the first time ever, was offset by its effect of driving up inventories.
Calif. salamander protection could affect farming Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:40PMState wildlife officials Wednesday ruled that the California tiger salamander deserves protection as a threatened species, subjecting landowners to more scrutiny if they want to build or farm in the amphibian's habitat. The California Fish and Game Commission... Habitat - Amphibian - California - Threatened species - Agriculture
Landfill farming popular in Langley Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:38PMPerhaps some people in Langley are not aware of a significant type of “agricultural” development in the countryside around us. It’s called landfill farming, and gets two thumbs up from the Agricultural Land Commission.
From war to wine: Helping North Coast vets find jobs Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:35PMBy GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Iraq war veteran Shane Brannan worked a typically frenzied harvest last fall at Kosta Browne Winery, a pinot noir producer in Sebastopol. The long hours and hard work of crushing grapes suited the 33-year-old former Army sergeant just fine.
KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Good food, good cause Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:35PM"What Colorado Discover Ability does for folks in life in general is give them the confidence that they can do more than they've been doing," says Christine Miller with Colorado Discover Ability.
Johnny Depp enjoys simple life in France Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:34PMHe's been The Mad Hatter, Edward Scissorhands and Captain Jack Sparrow -- and yet he dreams of cultivating a premium vino.
Farmer levies kick-start German lamb consumption Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:34PMIn-store tasting promotions, creative point of sale materials and online communication with consumers feature in Meat & Wool New Zealand’s plan for promoting New Zealand lamb in Germany this year.
Visual Arts Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:32PMHere is this week's Visual Arts column (beginning March 4, 2010):Art festivals/shows“Stitches in Time,” show including art quilts, judged competition, prizes, auction to benefit breast cancer research. Naples Quilters Guild, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $6, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples.Naples Porcelain Artists show and sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Emmanuel ...
Hedge fund dinner party sparks US euro probe Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:26PMNEW YORK, March 4 — Little-known brokerage firm Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co has long toiled in the shadows of Wall Street, but the boutique suddenly has been thrust into the limelight because of an “ideas dinner” it sponsored last month for a group of about 18 hedge fund traders. Monness Crespi sponsors unscripted dinners from time to time, said people familiar with the get-togethers. They ...
The guide Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:24PMcourtesy photo, Robert Shaw and The Lonely Street Band, perform Heartbreak Hotel - A Salute to Young Elvis, Friday, March 5, in SaddleBrooke.
Arch Cru investors' money to be released Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:01AMInvestors to learn how much they will receive in first tranche of Arch Cru funds, previously worth £400m Thousands of investors whose investments have been frozen since March last year will learn today when they can expect to have the first tranche of their money released. The £400m CF Arch Cru funds were suspended last year by the funds' administrator Capita because of an apparent lack of ...
Northeast welcomes Savory eats Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:00AMOffering plenty of hearty made-from-scratch fare, The Savory Dish has opened in Georgetown Square.
Peace Hotel reopening on March 28 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:56AMSo not only will March 28 bring us the grand unveiling of the brand new Bund , it seems that the historic Peace Hotel has also chosen that day to welcome in the hordes. The north wing, which faces People's Square will retain its original appearance and the south wing will become a Swatch store. When it closed roughly three years ago, we mused on its history - you can read up on it here .
Chile curfew Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:53AMThe quake-hit city on edge from looting
Community News Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:49AMParks and rec accepting registration for upcoming trip: Augusta County Parks and Recreation Department is planning a trip to Tunica, Tenn., and Memphis, Tenn., to enjoy world-class gaming and historical tours.
Former Swiss wine grower uncovers Sudan's ancient roots Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:39AMCharles Bonnet, the 76-year-old doyen of Sudan archaeologists who helped rewrite an ancient chapter of Africa's largest country, has come a long way from the Swiss vineyards he harvested as a youth.
Ups & Downs Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:34AMTwo clients show up in a restaurant. Each orders a glass of wine. "And make sure the glass is clean," one of them warns the waiter.
EP President Buzek Arrives on 1st Visit to Bulgaria Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:34AMEuropean Parliament President Jerzy Buzek is arriving to Sofia for the celebrations of Bulgaria’s National Liberation Day, March 3. This will be the first official visit to Bulgaria of Jerzy Buzek – the first representative of an Eastern European state to become EP President.
SARS takes R17m in cars Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:34AMSARS has taken vehicles worth nearly R17-million from a couple who failed to pay taxes.
Monday, August 31, 2009 12:00 am Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:54PMFor a video on some of the sights and sounds from this year's Klamath Blues Festival, click here. The Klamath Blues Festival will be allowed to expand its beer garden this year as long as it also allows for an alcohol-free zone.
Featured comments: What's your book club reading? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:49PMOregon is well-known as a hotbed of readers and book clubs, and our commenters proved it.
Richmond Heights' Villa di Borally to host pet sanctuary benefit Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:49PMRICHMOND HEIGHTS A reverse raffle the benefit the Caroline’s Kids Pet Rescue sanctuary, will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight march 20 at Villa di Borally, 27227 Chardon Road. Cost is $50 per person and includes dinner, soft drinks and coffee, music, dancing and a chance at the $1,500 main prize.
Chattanooga Wrestlers Dominate All-SoCon Wrestling Team Mocs' Wrestlers Earn Five of 10 Spots; Appalachian State's ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:49PMSPARTANBURG, S.C. – After winning its sixth-consecutive Southern Conference regular season championship, Chattanooga wrestling was honored by the league's head coaches with five of the 10 spots on the 2010 SoCon Wrestling All-Conference team.
Hillsborough crossword solver comes within a few syllables of winning national Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:48PMHILLSBOROUGH -- — When most people are enjoying a glass of wine or hot shower to wind down after a long day, 35-year-old Howard Barkin opens his newspaper to the crossword puzzle.
Fort Collins, Colorado Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:47PMColorado Restaurant Association is putting on a Wine Tasting. The proceeds are going to ProStart.