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Video: Michael Ruhlman Had Something To Say: Humor, Profanity

Before any finger wagging and tsking gets directed towards Michael over the title of the latest “Had Something to Say”, we’d like to stand up and say we are to blame.  Or at least raise our hand, since we are writing this post while lying in bed at the end of the night. I think we took the only curse he muttered in the entire time of filming all of this series and made it into the title.

This installment of Michael Rulhman Had Something to Say is almost more of a quick outtake or special dvd extra. One of those moments between the breaths where we get to catch a glimpse of a main character’s underlying trait. For us, this moment contains a part of Michael which we find endearing.

We are lucky to call Michael and his family dear friends. Hugs are warm. Silences are comfortable. Time in between connecting is insignificant. Smiles and shared moments and thoughts light up the eyes.

When asked about Michael, there are usually two words we use to describe him. Curious and Humble. It is the latter of these two which truly reveals itself in this installment of “Had Something to Say.” While our sides are splitting and we struggle to keep the lenses from shaking, the man truly believes he’s not fucking funny.  We love you Michael.

Hope you all enjoy this latest episode of Michael Ruhlman Had Something to Say.  Make sure you head over to Michael’s site and check out his post on this episode.

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  1. Kim

    Ha, love it! I have ALL of Ruhlman’s books on my bookshelf. Determined to read. every. last. word. before I attempt to send him “fan mail.” I might get old and die first. 🙂

  2. Stephanie

    “You’re not going to answer me back are you?!” I loved that. It’s easy to forget that there are people behind the camera. People who dreamed up the concept, put the equipment together, lighted (is that even word?) and set the scene, and worked on editing and musical scores. No longer can I simply flip through a magazine. I must study it. Although this is a short clip I watched in a few times and took note of all those aspects.

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    The picture of that sunflower and blue blue blue sky is just gorgeous!

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Harriett Woods (1927-2007)

Harriett Woods was the first female lieutenant governor of Missouri, a Democratic politician, and an advocate for women's rights. A trailblazer for women in state and national politics, Woods inspired a new generation of female politicians in America.

Ruth Harriett Friedman was born on June 2, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Armin and Ruth Wise Friedman. Harriett's father was a Hungarian immigrant who was a successful ad salesman. Her mother was a nationally ranked tennis player. Harriett's parents taught her the value of hard work, helping others, taking risks, having confidence, and being adventurous.

University of Michigan University of Michigan University of Michigan.

Harriett Woods, shown seated in the black sweater, with other members of the University of Michigan's student newspaper staff in 1949.

[Harriett F. Woods Addenda, 1945-1999 (S0652), The State Historical Society of Missouri, Manuscript Collection-St. Louis]

When Harriett was nine, the family moved to Chicago, Illinois. Athletic and competitive, she was a good student who enjoyed studying journalism. She enrolled at the University of Michigan in 1945 and majored in philosophy. During her time on campus, she became the first female managing editor of the campus newspaper.

After she graduated, Harriett sought work as a newspaper reporter. Few newspapers, however, wanted to hire a woman. Eventually Harriett was hired by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Decades later, her son Andrew recalled, "[It] was the only newspaper to offer her a news job, and that inability to get the job she wanted because she was a woman had a huge impact on her outlook."

Harriett married James B. Woods, a newspaper editor, on January 2, 1953. The couple made their home in University City, a suburb of St. Louis, and had three sons: Andrew, Christopher, and Peter. Woods's decision to become a stay-at-home mother, however, launched her on an unexpected career path: politician.

Woods's journey from housewife to politician began with a loose manhole cover in the street outside her home. The manhole cover rattled loudly whenever anyone drove over it, waking her children up during their naptime. When Woods asked the city government to fix the manhole, her request was ignored. In response, she gathered her neighbor's signatures on a petition that she presented to city officials. The officials listened and took care of the problem. Woods's success encouraged her to take a more active role in civic groups like the League of Women Voters as well as in the local Democratic Party.

Harriett Woods Harriett Woods Harriett Woods.

This 1972 photo shows Harriett Woods during her time as the public affairs director at St. Louis television station KPLR Channel 11. She worked for the station from 1964 until 1974.

[Harriett F. Woods Addenda, 1945-1999 (S0652), The State Historical Society of Missouri, Manuscript Collection-St. Louis]

Beginning in the early 1960s, Woods began working as a writer, moderator, producer, and talk show host on local television stations. Her programs covered serious topics such as child abuse, women's issues, civil rights, and the Vietnam War. When Woods's children were old enough to go to school, she decided to enter politics. In 1967 she was appointed to the city council to finish a council member's unexpired term. Woods was subsequently elected to two additional terms.

Seven years later Missouri's governor, Christopher "Kit" Bond, appointed Woods to the State Highway Commission and the State Transportation Committee. In 1976 she decided to run for the Missouri State Senate. At this time there were very few women serving in the legislature. Several people tried to discourage her from running for office because she was a woman, but she ignored them and won. Woods became one of only two women serving in the state senate. Treated as an outsider by many of her male colleagues, Woods persevered. She strengthened nursing home regulations, improved drunk-driving laws, and worked on education, mental health, and poverty issues.

Bill into Law Bill into Law Bill into Law.

This 1979 photo shows Harriett Woods and other legislators gathered around Joe Teasdale, Missouri's governor, as he signs the Omnibus Nursing Home Act into law. Woods, who sponsored the bill, championed the legislation because it provided tougher rules for nursing home care and provided a nursing home patient's bill of rights.

[Harriett F. Woods Addenda, 1945-1999 (S0652), The State Historical Society of Missouri, Manuscript Collection-St. Louis]

While serving in the legislature, Woods championed the Equal Rights Amendment in Missouri. The ERA sought to amend the US Constitution to ensure equal rights for women. After it passed both houses of Congress in 1972, the amendment was sent to the states for ratification. Despite the best efforts of its supporters, the amendment was never ratified in Missouri. It fell three states shy of the necessary thirty-eight to become an amendment to the Constitution.

After eight years in the state legislature, Woods ran for the US Senate against Republican incumbent John Danforth. Democratic state party leaders, including Tom Eagleton, Missouri's other US senator, told Woods they wanted a man to run against Danforth, not a woman. Woods later told a journalist, "They were convinced a woman couldn't win statewide in Missouri and that a woman couldn't raise money for a US Senate campaign."

It was "the most difficult night of my life, deciding whether we would go it alone," she said in an interview. "I really felt strongly that if I backed off when I felt I was the most prepared person to run, it would be impossible for any woman to run statewide in Missouri without being handpicked. I'd made all those speeches to women's groups about taking risks. I just couldn't let everyone down."

Campaign Trail Campaign Trail Campaign Trail.

This undated photo shows Harriett Woods out on the campaign trail talking with constituents. As a politician, she worked to improve the lives of her fellow Missourians.

[Harriett Woods Addenda, 1952-2006 (S0755), The State Historical Society of Missouri, Manuscript Collection-St. Louis]

Undeterred, Woods ran and won the party's nomination. Her campaign slogan, "Give them hell, Harriett!" echoed Harry S. Truman's 1948 presidential campaign slogan, "Give 'em hell, Harry." Even though she was expected to suffer a major defeat, it was the closest Senate race in the 1982 election, with Woods winning 49.1 percent of the vote compared to Danforth's 50.9 percent. Woods said years later, "In the end, what mattered for women was this: I lost, but women didn't."

Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor.

This undated photo shows Harriett Woods after she was elected Missouri's first female lieutenant governor in 1984. Although the position holds little political power, Woods used it to discuss and address issues many Missourians faced, including the farm crisis, homelessness, limited guardianship for the elderly and disabled, volunteerism, development of small businesses and entrepreneurship, and reform of the procedures for awarding state construction contracts. She also established the Statewide Volunteers for Efficiency (SAVE), a toll-free hot line for state employees to call in order to share suggestions about how to end government waste of taxpayers' money.

[Harriett Woods Addenda, 1952-2006 (S0755), The State Historical Society of Missouri, Manuscript Collection-St. Louis]

Determined to forge ahead, Woods successfully ran for lieutenant governor in 1984. She became the first woman elected to statewide office in Missouri and focused on issues affecting the elderly, the poor, and minorities. In 1986 Woods ran again for the US Senate, but lost to former governor Kit Bond. After her term as lieutenant governor ended, Woods served as the president of the National Women's Political Caucus, a nonpartisan organization that works to recruit, train, and support female political candidates. She also taught classes on gender and politics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Pace University, and Hunter College. Woods was inducted into the St. Louis Hall of Fame in 1999.

As a state legislator, Harriett Woods helped many of Missouri's most vulnerable citizens: the homeless, the elderly, and minorities. Although Woods never achieved her goal of becoming a US senator, she inspired a new generation of women to seek public office. Her spirited Senate campaigns led to the creation of Emily's List, an influential political action group that raises money for Democratic female political candidates.

Champion of the People Champion of the People Champion of the People.

This undated photo shows Harriett Woods greeting supporters.

[Harriett Woods (SA1073), The State Historical Society of Missouri, Manuscript Collection-St. Louiss]

Woods once remarked, "Your best chance to move forward is to seize opportunities as they come along. Success is never guaranteed, but if you do your best, there is no absolute failure."

Harriett Woods died of leukemia in University City, Missouri, on February 8, 2007. She was seventy-nine years old.

Text and research by Kimberly Harper

References and Resources

For more information about Harriet Woods's life and career, see the following resources:

Society Resources

The following is a selected list of books, articles, and manuscripts about Harriet Woods in the research centers of The State Historical Society of Missouri. The Society’s call numbers follow the citations in brackets. All links will open in a new tab.

  • Articles from the Newspaper Collection
    • "The Four Careers of Harriett Woods." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. May 7, 1967. p. J3
    • "Harriett Woods." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. February 11, 2007. p. B1.
    • "U. City Trailblazer." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. February 10, 2007. p. A1.
  • Books & Articles
    • Johnson, Yvonne J. Feminist Frontiers: Women Who Shaped the Midwest. Kirksville, MO: Truman State University Press, 2010. pp. 175-194. [REF 301.412 J630]
    • Missouri General Assembly. Senate. Report of the State Health Care Committee on Nursing and Boarding Home Licensing in Missouri. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri General Assembly, 1978. [REF M 362.16 M691r]
    • Woods, Harriett. Stepping Up to Power: The Political Journey of American Women. New York: Westview Press, 2000. [REF F508.1 W863]
  • Manuscript Collection
    • Missouri Equal Rights Amendment Coalition, 1973-1982 (S0437)
      The Missouri ERA Coalition Records document the Coalition's efforts to get the ERA ratified in the Missouri State Senate. The collection contains budgets, bylaws, campaign strategies, correspondence, funding requests, local fund-raising material, meeting minutes, literature from workshops and rallies, conference notices, newsletters, news clippings, and papers.
    • Oral History Collection (S0829)
      The collection consists of reels, cassettes, and transcripts of oral history interviews with important St. Louis citizens conducted by State Historical Society of Missouri staff, UMSL students, and others. The interviews fall into general categories such as immigrants, black community leaders, and labor leaders. There are multiple interviews with Harriett Woods in the collection.
    • Women's Hearings' on the War in Vietnam, St. Louis, Missouri, 1972-1973 (S0109)
      On June 17, 1972, women from many women's organizations met at Christ Church Cathedral for a public hearing on US military involvement in Southeast Asia. Following a day of testimony, participants at the meeting demanded an immediate end to the Vietnam War. The collection includes a complete transcript, correspondence with politicians, photographs, and press coverage.
    • Woods, Harriett (SA1073)
      The collection contains legislative files and news clippings from Woods's time in public office.
    • Woods, Harriett, Addenda, 1952-2006 (S0755)
      The collection contains files, news clippings, and other ephemera from the 1980s through the early 2000s.
    • Woods, Harriett F., Addenda, 1945-1999 (S0652)
      Thirty-four scrapbooks in this collection document Woods's life from 1945 to 1999. The scrapbooks include her college years from 1945 to 1949 at the University of Michigan, where she wrote for the student newspaper the Michigan Daily; her time at KPLR-TV in St. Louis, 1964-1974; her state senatorial campaign, 1976; her terms in the Missouri State Senate, 1977-1982; her US senatorial campaign, 1982; her campaign for Missouri lieutenant governor, 1983-1985; her term as lieutenant governor, 1985-1988; her second US senatorial campaign, 1985-1986; her time as president of the Institute for Policy Leadership, at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1989-1991; her time as president of the National Women's Political Caucus, 1991-1996; her political activism after public office, 1996-1999; and notes and drafts for her book with tentative titles including An Untitled Memoir of a Twentieth Century Woman; The Truth about Women, Power and Politics; and The Risktaker Who Changed History: A Political Woman in the Midwest, 1997-1999.
    • Woods, Harriett F., Addenda, 1975-1983 (S0490)
      The Harriett Woods Addenda, 1975-1983, primarily document Woods's second term as a Missouri state senator. It contains legislative files and news clippings from this period.
    • Woods, Harriett F., Papers, 1964-1980 (S0051)
      The papers of Harriett Woods were donated by Woods over a period of years from 1977-1980. They document her first term as Missouri state senator (1977-1980) and her state senatorial campaign (1976), and also include writings from her career as a journalist and film producer. There is almost no information on her career as a member of the University City Council. The bulk of the material is correspondence relating to legislative issues between 1977 and 1980.
    • Woods, Harriett, Video Addenda, 1986-2002 (S0799)
      The collection contains video cassettes on a variety of topics, including political debates, award ceremonies, and television programs.

Historic Missourians: Harriet Woods
Harriet WoodsHarriet Woods.

Harriett Woods was one of Missouri's most prominent female politicians. She helped spark renewed interest in politics among many young women who went on to pursue their own political and public service careers.

[Harriett Woods Addenda, 1952-2006 (S0755), The State Historical Society of Missouri, Manuscript Collection-St. Louis]

Ruth Harriett Friedman Woods

Born: June 2, 1927
Died: February 8, 2007 (age 79)
Categories: Leaders & Activists, Politicians, Women
Region of Missouri: St. Louis
Missouri Hometown: University City

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Monday, February 7, 2011

Monday Afternoon in Williamsburg: Fire in Two Houses on Conselyea Street between Lorimer and Union

"Marone, it's always something," said one of our Conselyea Street neighbors this afternoon as we watched firefighters put out a blaze at two houses on the north side of the street a couple of houses down from Union Avenue. We were reading after 1 p.m. when we heard a lot of helicopters, but we didn't go outside for more than half an hour. There were lots of fire trucks down our block at the corner of Lorimer. Our 90yo neighbor asked us if we'd heard what was going on. We hadn't but after we walked to the next block, we saw the big fire.

There were firetrucks and firefighters everywhere. On Fox News it says that more than 100 firefighters have been sent to a three-alarm fire. Another neighbor told us one of the houses was 15 Conselyea.

By the time we got there, it appeared to be under control. We heard over a fire official's communication device that a wall in one of the buildings had collapsed, but nobody seemed panicked.

We heard people say, "Thank God no one was hurt," but at the corner of Union and Metropolitan we saw them load an injured firefighter from a gurney into one of the ambulances there. The intersection and basically all of Union Avenue were blocked with firetrucks, ambulances, police cars and other emergency vehicles.

"I feel sorry for the poor people in those houses," our old neighbor said. Marone, it's always something. In the last year this stretch of Conselyea Street has also seen part of the facade of our neighbors' house dangerously falling off (not so serious, it didn't stop them from selling the house for $1.15 million), and more tragically, a building collapse on another Monday afternoon and now this big fire.

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Get to know Spectrum Scholars better by joining us for Ten at 10:00! Come meet ten Spectrum Scholars at 10:00am at the ALA Membership Pavilion (Booth 2525) in Exhibits Saturday-Tuesday.

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Please add your name and plan on sticking around the ALA Membership Pavilion on the Exhibits Floor from 9:50-10:30am or so. There'll be a sign for the Luncheon and the 10 at 10 on an easel for you. Please visit Table 11 in the ALA OFFICES (follow signs in convention center to find) before your time at 10 at 10 to be sure you have your red Spectrum ribbon on, grab some balloons, etc.

The whole idea of Meet 10 at 10 is to have people MEET YOU and learn more about Spectrum and its recipients. So be happy, be yourselves, and maybe be a little bit loud - call out to people. It's the Exhibits - sell it!

Saturday, 10am, Booth 2525

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The Universities Corridor is in the south of Manchester. It covers the corridor around the Oxford Road and the Wilmslow Road, from the A57(M) south down through Rusholme to Fallowfield and the areas immediately either side bounded by the A34 and A5103. The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, the cities two large universities are located within this locale.

There are three distinct areas here:

  • The northern-most being where the university campuses are
  • Rusholme, which is home to a large Pakistani population and the Curry Mile. It is also a residential area starting from as far north as St. Mary's Hospital south to Platt Fields Park; East from the former Manchester City Football Ground west to Anson Road.
  • Fallowfield, which is the heart of student life, so at times it can be heaving, but everything is cheap.

The fantasy writer Jeff Noon set most of his works in some future version of this area.

Get in[edit]

By bus[edit]

Buses from Piccadilly Gardens travelling down Oxford Road are generally the cheapest, a (pale blue) First bus will cost you £1.60, a (blue and yellow) Magic Bus £1.60 as well.

Any 42, 41, 43, 142, 143 bus from Piccadilly Gardens or on the Oxford Road will go down the Oxford Road passing the universities, Rusholme, and Fallowfield. The number 50 runs along Anson Road. The 147 runs from the South exit of Piccadilly station, past the University of Manchester (North and South campus), Manchester Metropolitan University and the Manchester Royal Infirmary, but only during the week day time.

By car[edit]

There are two main roads between the centre of Manchester and Rusholme and Fallowfield. Wilmslow Road and Anson Road (Oxford Road and Upper Brook Street towards the centre).

On foot[edit]

Fallowfield is just a few minutes walk south of Rusholme and the famous Curry Mile. Just walk down the Wilmslow Road.

By taxi[edit]

A Black Cab Taxi from Piccadilly station should cost around £6.00; from Oxford Road Station around £5.00; from the airport 17 pounds (although the 43A and 45A buses both travel between the airport and the centre of Manchester through Rusholme for about £2.50 - £3.00).

By train[edit]

There is a main rail station on Oxford Road, walking due south from from it for 30 minutes will find you at the top of Rusholme, 45 minutes in Fallowfield.

See[edit][add listing]

  • The Curry Mile, Wilmslow Road. A one mile long, neon light illuminated, stretch of Wilmslow Road with wall to wall curry houses, kebab shops, sari shops, and jewelery stores. The best curry in Manchester can be had here, but the community is an attraction in itself. Supposedly, this is the highest concentration of curry restaurants in the country. Most curry houses have early bird discounts of around 10-20% before 6PM and most do student discounts of around 10%. Be warned, waiters will come out of their restaurants to try and lure you in, but it's a good opportunity to try and barter a decent sized discount! Avoid during Eid celebrations, as the whole place is gridlocked.  edit
  • Gallery of Costume, Wilmslow Road (in the western part of Platt Fields), [1].  edit
  • Platt Fields Park, Junction of Platt Lane and Wilmslow Road, [2].  edit
  • Cornerhouse, Oxford Road, 0161 200 1500 (email:, [3]. Open daily. Manchester's contemporary arts and film centre. Daily showings of independent films and 3 floors of gallery space. The centre also houses a cafe bar and a restaurant.
  • The Palace Theatre, Oxford Road, 0161 245 6600, [4]. The main theatre in Manchester. Seats from £15.  edit
  • Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, 0161 275 2634 (email:; fax: 0161 275 2676), [5]. Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun-Mon and bank holidays 11AM-4PM. Manchester University's own museum is like a mini version of London's Natural History Museum and boasts real dinosaur skeletons (including Stan the T-Rex), Egyptian mummies, and architect Alfred Waterhouse's huge taxidermy collection, begun in 1888. Especially interesting is the Manchester Vivarium, the only legal zoo in Manchester, with the largest and most important collection of tree frogs in the world. Free; except for temporary exhibits - prices vary.
  • Whitworth Art Gallery, Opposite St Mary's Hospital., 0161 275 7450 (, fax: 0161 275 7451), [6]. Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 2PM-5PM. Closed Good Friday and Christmas to New Year. Manchester University's art gallery combines more modern art than the Manchester Art Gallery with displays of watercolors, prints, textiles and wallpapers. Free..  edit

Do[edit][add listing]

  • Swim at the Aquatics Centre.
  • Boating on the Platt Fields' lake.

Buy[edit][add listing]

  • South Asian clothes, jewelery, and gifts in Rusholme.

Eat[edit][add listing]

Around the Universities:

  • Popolino's Pizza High quality food for the price, it specializes, unsurprisingly, in Pizza.

In Rusholme:

Greenhouse Veggie Restaurant
  • Many kebab shops (Along Wilmslow Road).
  • Mandarin Chinese TakeAway (Junction of Banff Road and Wilmslow Road. Closed on Mondays).
  • A Jamaican Restaurant (Junction of Wilmslow Road and Moss Lane East).
  • A Nigerian Restaurant (At The Nigeria Centre, Appleby House, Platt Lane).
  • A Kurd Restaurant (Grandale Road).
  • Greenhouse, 331 Gt Western Street, Rusholme, Manchester M14 4AN, +44 (0) 161 224 0730 (, fax: +44 (0) 161 256 0943), [7]. Vegetarian and vegan Restaurant.  edit
Manchester's Curry Mile

In Fallowfield:

  • Nandos, Friendship Inn, Unit A, 351-353 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6SS, 0161 249 3972, [8]. Sun-Thurs 11:30AM - 11PM, Fri and Sat 11:30AM - 11:30PM.  edit
  • Fusion Noodlebar, Wilmslow Rd.  edit
  • Kosmos, 248 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M14 6LD, 0161 225 9106, [9]. One of the best Greek restaurants in the country.  edit
  • Thai Banana, 341-343, Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6XS, 0161 2572403. 12AM - 12PM. Thai restaurant. Nice atmosphere inside and pretty good Thai food. Dishes from around £5.  edit
  • Trof, 2a Landcross Rd, Manchester M14 6NA, 0161 224 0467, [10]. 9AM - 12PM. Quite expensive, but a very cool place to eat. Fairly good food, but the place gets very busy around lunch and dinner time. Very popular with students. £5+ a plate.  edit

Food shopping[edit]

There is a large Sainsbury's in the heart of Fallowfield on Wilmslow Road. There is a large World Foods, and a medium sized Tesco Direct and Lidl opposite Whitworth Park.

In Rusholme, there are many smaller Middle Eastern and Asian food markets and shops. Venus Foods (45 Anson Road) is an interesting Turkish supermarket, it has recently set up a hot food/take away section. Not very friendly staff, but you will get by.

Drink[edit][add listing]

In the University area:

  • Bands play regularly at the Manchester Academy 1, 2 and 3.
  • The Phoenix.
  • Manchester Metropolitan University Student's Union.
  • University of Manchester Student's Union.
  • Kro Bar - Think Starbucks with booze.
  • Po Na Na, 42 Charles Street
  • Lass O'Gowrie, Charles Street

Fallowfield is heavy with drunken students at night, so if you want a quiet drink, this is not the place to go. However, if you don't mind students, there are some decent prices to be had.

  • Friendship Inn, 353 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6XS, 0161 224 5758. Very nice pub with a good mix of students and locals. Serves good beer, but average food.  edit
  • Baa Bar, 258 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M14 6JR, 0161 257 0770. One of a handful in Manchester, a three story bar that serves food during the day and turns up the music in the evening.  edit
  • The Orange Grove, 304 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6NL, 0161 224 1148. Nice, relatively cheap pub, strict students-only policy. Serves good food.  edit
  • Queen of Hearts/Cheshire Cat, 256 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LB. Cheap, but nothing special. (Students only)  edit
  • Sofa, 236 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Manchester, M14 6LE, 0161 248 4820. Nice bar, with (surprisingly!) sofas and wooden floors. DJs on the weekends, also sells tickets to some of the bigger club nights in town. £2.30 a pint.  edit
  • XS Malarkey - comedy night at Bar XS.

Rusholme tends to be slightly less heavy at night and there are less students (and more curry restaurants nearby).

  • The Clarance, Wilmslow Rd. between Denison Street and Walmer Street East.  edit
  • Hardy's Well, on the corner of Wilmslow Rd and Dickenson Road.  edit
  • The Osborne, Victory Street. [Bought by Mosque next door and closed] The Osborne is a quiet Hydes pub hidden away from the main streets in Rusholme.  edit
  • The Rampant Lion, Anson Road Hope Road. You pay for the privelege of not being on Wilmslow/Oxford Road in the drinks, but the food is very good for the price.  edit
  • The Whitworth, Wilmslow Rd. and Moss Lane East. [Now a coffee shop]  edit

Sleep[edit][add listing]

  • Luther King House, Brighton Grove, Rusholme, [11]. Bed and breakfast.  edit

There are a number of internet cafes on Wilmslow Road: One called Link Up located between Banff Road and Gt. Western Street. There are a handful of others in a row of converted terrace houses between Gt. Western Street and Dagenham Road. There is also a British Telecom Broadband Telephone box further south between Thurloe Street and Grandale Street.

Telegeneration provides wireless access at a number of near-by pubs and Bed and Breakfasts on and around Oxford Road/Wilmslow Road, the closest being at Luther King House.

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Mount Meru

Arusha is a city of approximately 400,000 people in Northeast Tanzania, East Africa. It is regarded as the gateway to the popular Northern Safari Circuit.

Arusha, also known as "A" Town by the locals, is situated at the foot of Mount Meru, Africa's 5th highest mountain. The altitude gives the city a pleasant climate and lush green environment.

Arusha is not a particularly attractive city in itself and is regarded by many visitors as little more than a necessary stopover before their safari starts in earnest. However, the natural charm of the Tanzanians and the buzz of a fast-growing city mean that Arusha has plenty to offer for those who are prepared to see beyond their air-conditioned safari trucks and satellite-TV hotel rooms.

Arusha is home to the UNICTR, the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda [1]. It is also the site of the signing of the Arusha Declaration.

Get in

Arusha is served by two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport (IATA: JRO) has regular flights to Amsterdam with KLM, and to Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Nairobi. Kilimanjaro Airport is approximately 60 km (45 min) from the city centre. A taxi ride costs US$50 but many airlines run a shuttle service for free or US$10. Arusha Municipal Airport (ARK) is on the outskirts of the city but only runs domestic flights, mostly to Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, and charters. air viva offers regular flights between Arusha and Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro.

Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport for US$50, or US$100 for some nationalities.

Arusha can be reached by express coach from Nairobi (Kenya, 6 hr), Dar es Salaam (12 hr), and Kampala (Uganda, 17 hr) with direct services also available from Mwanza, Tanga, and Lushoto. Some companies offer first-class tickets which are slightly more comfortable although it is worth noting that standards are generally comparable with most African bus services. Moshi can be reached in about one hour. There are various shuttle buses between Arusha and Moshi which are more comfortable than coaches.

The crowded interior of an Arusha minibus

Get around

The main mode of public transport is daladala, the ubiquitous minibuses which ply their trade on all the main routes in town. They are very cheap, Tsh 300 (US$0.25) is the fixed price for any trip around town,(beware of those who quote more to foreigners). Daldala is very cramped and safety is a serious consideration. Accidents involving daladalas are frequent and usually with serious consequences for the passengers. Pickpocketing has occurred on locals and visitors in close quarters and can happen quickly; store valuables hands on in bags on your lap.

Taxis are plentiful and cheap; make sure to agree on a price before leaving for your destination (expect to pay no more than Tsh 8,000 for a trip within town at any time of the day).

Car hire is possible; most companies prefer to provide their own drivers.

See and Do

Elephants as seen from a safari truck
  • Climb Mount Meru (4,667 m). It can be done in 2-4 days, depending on your physical condition. You are not required to take guides and porters up Mount Meru, but you must be escorted by armed rangers. Temperatures can be freezing, so prepare warm clothing and sleeping bags.
  • Tanzania Tourist Board can arrange cultural excursions to nearby villages for Tsh 15,000-50,000. These cultural tourism visits can be some of the most rewarding parts of a trip to East Africa, and the human (cultural) element involved complements an animal-centric safari to the game parks. Some cultural tourism programs (Ilkiding'a, Ng'iresi) are within an hour's hike of Arusha. Several others are within an hour's drive (Monduli Juu, Longido, Mulala, Tengeru, Ilkurot, Oldonyo Sambu). They are great opportunities to learn about the Maasai and Meru tribes who live nearby, pastoralism, agriculture, stories & legends, local economies. There are several good hikes around Mt. Meru, including some beautiful waterfalls. Longido has camel safaris. They are flexible in nature, meaning you can arrange an hour-long visit or a day-long one. Some sites have lodging or camping.

Keep in mind your guide may ask for donations to a charity, school or orphanage. Some dishonest guides might pocket the money, so it is advisable to give money directly to a reputable charity. The guide will give you that information.

  • Century Cinema has movies for Tsh 5,000-7,000 (US$3-5). It is part of a modern complex on Njiro Rd, which also houses modern and upmarket restaurants including popular Indian restaurant "Khan's", steak outlet "McMoody's" and serving Ethiopian, Tanzanian, European and other cuisines is a restaurant "Spice Retreat". Njiro Rd is not safe to walk on at night, so get to the complex by another form of transport rather than by foot. A taxi to/from the town centre shouldn't cost more than Tsh 4,000 (US$3).

Definitely something to try, if you can afford it. There are many types of trips for many budgets; usually the pricier ones get you out farther into the Serengeti, to places that are a little less touched by man. The less expensive excursions to reserves and parks are specialized, of a shorter duration, and worthwhile. If there's one trip that will change your perspective on life, it's an African safari.

  • Travel Option, Arusha, TZ, +255 767 115 500 (), [2]. Your best choice for a safari or trek in Tanzania
  • Ziara Safaris, Seiki, +255 24 2232119 (), [3]. Specialists in custom safaris in Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar
  • Tanzania by Firelight, PO Box 1182, +255 27 2508773 (), [4]. Luxury safaris in Tanzania which include: Lupita Island, a private island paradise on the shores of Lake Tanganyika; Palahala Lodge, a luxury safari camp in Katavi National Park’s unspoiled wilderness; and Mwanga Moto, a luxury tented camp in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
  • Oreteti Cultural Discovery, Mianzini, +255 765 99118 (), [7]. A community-based tour company offering cultural tours, safaris and Mt. Kilimanjaro treks. Different options for different budgets. Portion of profits donated to community development and education projects. Staff that are definitely interested in providing a wonderful experience for their clients.
  • It Started in Africa (It Started in Africa), PO BOX 2548, Arusha, +255 714 904 558 (), [9]. 8AM-8PM. This travel agency offers probably the best prices while not sacrificing quality. Part of their profits go to education for local children who have no access to it.
  • Safari Care, (TFA shopping complex westwing next to Shoprite), +255 27 254 8168, +255 787 999 551 (), [10]. Safaris, mountain climbing and beach holidays. Is operated by a zoologist who can give you up to date information on the wildlife.
  • Tanganyika Film & Safari, +255 27 2502713 (, fax: +255 27 2508547), [11]. Safari company, owned and operated by an experienced anthropologist.
  • Paradies Safaris Ltd. (Paradies Safaris Ltd.), POB 2632, Jacaranda Street, Elite Cinema Building, 2nd floor (follow A104 / Socoine Rd Crossing), +255 713 510334 (), [12]. 8AM-8PM. Safaris, mountain climbing and Zanzibar beach holidays. In operation more than 25 yrs by a biologist, who can give you up to date information. (-3.372913,36.688693,0.01071,0.01929)
  • African Equator Safaris (African Equator Safaris), Box 120, Arusha, +255 783 298134 (), [13]. Owner-run guided tour operator specializing in private and personally tailored safaris customized to create the ultimate, unique African experience. AES operates in Tanzania as well as various other African destinations including Botswana, Ethiopia, Congo, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Not all tour guides are knowledgeable on all topics. A field guide to your favorite pursuit, such as birding, which is popular with visitors, is a worthwhile idea.

Beware of paying over market price, you will be offered the same accommodations as the person who is paying regular price.

The market bustle
  • The Markets. The markets in the centre of town are not to be missed. Bargaining is required, meaning prices will range from dirt-cheap to tourist-expensive, depending on the goods and whether or not you pay attention.
  • You can find almost anything at these markets, from food to clothing to little trinkets to take home to friends and family. The batik and screened cloths in bright colors are highly recommended. They're usually sold just as bolts of cut cloth, but you can do pretty much anything with them when you get home. Also, the Kikoys that the women of Tanzania wear make wonderful and original wrap skirts.
  • Maasai women artisans make beautiful hand-beaded jewellery that they sell to tourists, frequently to pay for their children's schooling. If you come across this you should definitely purchase a few items, as they are extremely beautiful and make wonderful, unique gifts.
  • The Maasai market is a one stop shopping area for handicrafts made by local Tanzanians. You get to buy various handicrafts made of ebony, redwood, and various types of paintings made by local artisans. Bargaining is expected here, and prices may vary greatly depending upon that.

Arusha has a wide variety of restaurants and informal eating places, with a predominance of Indian cuisine. Meals range from less than US$ 1 for street fare to US$15 for main courses at the high-end hotels.

A typical lunch of chicken and potatoes
  • Africafe Coffee House, Old Boma Rd (near to the Clock tower). 8AM-8PM. Stylish cafe, good coffee specialties, delicious pastries like carrot cake and muffins, breakfast, burgers, salads. Despite the name, they serve real coffee and no Africafe instant coffee. Sometimes there is WiFi. From Tsh 2,500.
  • Alberos Treehouse, Haile Selassie Rd (Two blocks east of clocktower off Nyerere Rd), +255 653 575 507. 11am - 11pm. Italian pizza and pasta with barbecue on the weekends. Pizza delivery service is available every day. from tsh 10000.
  • Bay Leaf, 102 Vijana Rd. Elegant European style restaurant with absolutely delicious, though rather pricey dishes. You can sit inside or in the garden. From Tsh 20.000.
  • Big Bite, Swahili Rd, +255 754311474. High end Indian restaurant that has been in Arusha for more then 20 years. Excellent food. They also do takeway/take-out and free delivery. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Tsh 10,000 (US$3.75)/=.
  • Cafe Bamboo Restaurant. Higher end cafe/restaurant from a local standpoint, but inexpensive for many foreign travelers. Snacks such as samosas, chips and kebabs. Also serves western, Indian and traditional African dishes. Popular with tourists.
  • Chinese Dragon. A good place for Chinese food in Arusha, moderately priced. 10,000-15,000.
  • Khan's Chicken on the Bonnet. Pakistani BBQ, includes chicken, beef, mutton, assorted salads, and nan. Arguably best BBQ in town (rivals with Nick's Pub BBQ in Njiro). Two locations, one in town centre which serves as a car repair shop by day and BBQ venue by night, newer location at cinema in Njiro. Tsh 4,500-9,000 (US$3-7)/person.
  • L'Oasis Lodge, Close to idara ya maji, Sekei Arusha (access via Moshi/Nairobi Rd.), +255 757 557 802 (), [14]. 7am - late. Nachos, cold drinks in the garden or by the pool. No reservations needed for groups less than 10.
  • The Lively Lady Bar & Grill, (opposite the Railway station, down the road with Arusha Backpacker's on the corner), +255 713 650777 (), [15]. 5PM-12 midnight, 6 days a week, (closed on Sundays). A small and funky rock-bar in the middle of town. Good European/Indian style kitchen, large collection of drinks and good rock-music to spice up your evening.
  • McMoody's. 7AM-10PM, 7 days a week. Has a little bit of everything in a fast-food setting right in the centre of town. They also have a branch in the complex in Njiro Rd near the cinema. Breakfast including eggs, bread and coffee/tea is Tsh 1,400 (US$1).
  • Onsea House Restaurant, +255 787 112 498. Renowned as best French/Belgian restaurant in East Africa. Recommended for a romantic candle light dinner or special celebration. Reservations recommended.
  • Shanga River House (, POB 15938, Dodoma Rd (on Dodoma Road to Arusha Airport), +255 689759067 (), [16]. 9:30-4:30. ' -' Shanga is located on Tanzania's oldest coffee estate, in Arusha, next to Tanapa. Ask about the Pink Balloon project. This is a friendly and delightful place to visit - your heart may be warmed by the warmth of the manner of the staff. Shanga employs 50 differently abled Tanzanian people in workshops where they recycle glass, aluminum, paper and tires into unique, quality creative products. Shanga features the River House Restaurant and the Shanga Shop which offers unique and creative gifts at good prices. River House Restaurant is open 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; lunch is by reservation only. The home grown healthy lunches are served in garden pagodas near the river. Coffee and tours are available before and after lunch. It is a haven removed from the bustle of Arusha, and another delightful experience.
  • Via Via Cultural Cafe, Old Boma Rd (in the gardens of the Natural History Museum, next to the AICC building). 9.30-?. Nice and quiet setting in a magnificent garden surrounded by a forest, popular with ICTR employees. Concert and Party every Thursday night. You can also book cultural tours there. From Tsh 6,000.
  • Spice Retreat Restaurant, 1st Floor, Njiro Complex, +255 754 274977. 12noon-12midnight. Indian, Asian, Mexican and international cuisine. Views of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro on clear days. Also a nightclub. Tsh 5,000-15,000.
  • Friends of Africa Family Safaris Ltd, Arusha-Tanzania (Elisha), +255 786 389039, [17]. 24. We are a travel company based in Mwanza and Arusha, Tanzania and we are specialists in very personal, tailor made private safaris to this stunning area of the world. Some of us are born here and some just came for a few months and never left. What we all have in common is that we love Africa; her mountains, people, wildlife and smell.
  • Friends of Africa Family Safaris Ltd, Arusha-Tanzania (Elisha), [18]. 24. We are a travel company based in Mwanza and Arusha, Tanzania and we are specialists in very personal, tailor made private safaris to this stunning area of the world. Some of us are born here and some just came for a few months and never left. What we all have in common is that we love Africa; her mountains, people, wildlife and smell.
  • Fifi`s Restaurant, Themi road (200 m down from the clocktower on the left), +255774301007, [19]. 7:30 to 21:00. A brand new restaurant offering high quality international food, fresh pastry and the best coffee in town. The restaurant has 2 sections with a lovely lounge area at the back. Parking (guarded) is free for customers.

The ring—Arusha's city centre

Arusha has many interesting bars and restaurants. As a rule the best food is Indian, thanks to the large sub-continental community in the city. Liquid Blue in Njiro and Big Bite on the Swahili Rd are among the most popular Indian restaurants. For 'Nyama Choma', or Tanzanian roast meat, Nick's Bar in Njiro is also popular. There are countless local bars which generally welcome foreigners. The less adventurous stick to Via Via, on the grounds of the old German fort, which is an interesting cultural centre and part of an NGO which trains locals in the hospitality industry.

There are plenty of options for bars and restaurants for those who for some reason seem to wish to avoid locals altogether; these places are very easy to find.

For nightclubs, the Velocity, Colobus Club, Maasai Camp, Triple A, 777 and Polygon Triangle are popular with locals and foreigners alike. They start late and finish very, very late (or early). Pickpockets have been known to operate and all these bars are popular with local sex workers; caution is advised.

Arusha has plentiful accommodation to cater to all ends of the scale. There are many hotels in the centre of the town, including the international-grade Impala Hotel and the Arusha Hotel (see below). You won't get any surprises in this sort of accommodation. At the highest end of the scale there are numerous luxurious lodges in and around the city, some of which offer stunning scenery and the best standard of accommodation.

Be sure to avoid touts (people hired by hotels/hostels to get travellers to stay there). If you are travelling as a couple, a good idea is for one person to sit in a lobby or restaurant with the bags, while the other looks at the rooms. You are likely to get a cheaper price without the bags, and not be targeted by sneaky touts (they signal reception or hang around behind you) which will raise the price US$5-10 for you for their commission.

For budget travellers, many recommend the Maasai Camp (about 45 minutes walk from the city centre) or the Snake Park (which is in a village called Meserani, about 16 km out on the Dodoma Rd). These are both lively locations with popular bars and good services at a very low price. For a quieter stay, Centre House, run by nuns is located a few minutes walk from the clock tower and offers basic rooms, both dormitory style and smaller rooms. Food and drinks including beer is available from the sisters.

  • Arusha Backpackers, Sokoine Rd (near bus station). A restaurant and a bar on the top floor of the hotel. An internet cafe on the top floor for quick browsing. The other facilities available are 24 hr hot water facility in the bathrooms, a TV room, a reading room and also a massage room. They charge around Tsh 40,000 for 1 hour of massage. US$20/dbl.
  • Arusha by Night Annexe, Stadium Rd & Colonel Middleton Rd, +255 272 506 894. Budget hotel located by the stadium and bus stations. Double rooms for 15,000 TZS (Nov 2011). Basic breakfast included. Hot water only at certain times. Road-side rooms are very noisy. (-3.368211,36.685216)
The Arusha Naaz Hotel
  • Arusha Naaz Hotel, Sokoine. A good option for travellers on a budget who still want a private room with a/c, TV and internet WIFI in a safe, central location. Very pleasant staff and good restaurant. US$50.
  • Caanan Hotel, Nairobi Rd, Mianzini (next to the white petrol station), +255 732 975 127, [20]. checkin: 12 noon; checkout: 11AM. A midrange (3 star equivalent) 18 bed hotel. All rates include breakfast, dinner is available and you can give a half days notice, the hotel will arrange free transport for you from any where in the City Centre. Ideal if you just jumping off the Shuttle bus in Arusha. $19.
  • Meru House Inn, (in the centre of town). Budget option with double rooms going for Tsh 7,000 (US$5) a night, clean rooms with shared toilet and showers - it also has a great, very reasonably priced Indian restaurant on the ground floor. However, Meru House Inn has been plagued by thefts recently, several guests have experienced thefts from their room, possibly by staff. Make sure to put your valuables/passport in a safe.
  • Onsea House. A luxury B&B with only 5 rooms, Arusha's only boutique hotel, recommended as hip, relaxing hideaway just 7 km from the centre. US$185.
  • Kigongoni Lodge. Run by an NGO. All the profits go to support a local school for mentally handicapped children so that you can stay in luxury while helping the nearby community.
  • Annexe at L'Oasis Lodge, Close to idara ya maji, Sekei Arusha (Access rd Moshi/Nairobi Rd), +255 757 557 802 (), [21]. 12 twin bedded rooms in the gardens surrounding the main lodge in the village Sekai, including access to lodge facilities. About 10 min drive from the town centre. Bookings not essential but much appreciated.
  • The African Tulip, 44/1 Serengeti Rd. A small, well-liked luxury hotel for a reasonable price. A good one! US$230.
  • The Arusha Hotel, Main Rd. 4 star hotel with modern, well-decorated rooms and lovely staff. US$160.
  • The Impala Hotel, Old Moshi Rd. 3 star hotel with mixed reviews. Some rooms are lovely and spacious, while others disappoint. Ask to see your room before committing. US$145.
  • Mount Meru Hotel, Moshi Nariobi Rd. Set in a wildlife sanctuary, so you can sip your coffee ten feet from ostriches and monkeys. US$90.
  • The Bay Leaf Boutique Hotel, 102 Vijana Rd (corridor area of Arusha Pass the Impala Roundabout on your way north on 'Phillips' Rd; turn left just after the first speed bump; there is a sign on the road; second property on the left.), +255 27 254 3055, [22]. A small boutique hotel. 6 rooms, all individually decoratated. Very chic & with attention to detail. Walking distance to banks, local attractions and the clock tower. Lunch: 11:30AM-3:30PM (average: Tsh 10,000-12,000). Dinner 6:30PM-10:30PM (Average Tsh 20,000-40,000) US$200-350.
  • Tumaini Cottage, Arusha (turn left before you reach Happy Sausage from Nairobi Rd, then follow the road all the way to the end), +255 754 588 698, [23]. Wireless internet.
  • Kundayo Serviced Apartments Lodge, Plot No. 208, Block GG - Kimandolu (100 meters from Arusha-Moshi Road, about 500 meters from Phillips junction toward Moshi), +255754697105, [24]. Kundayo Serviced Apartments Lodge provides a unique service to all visitors to Arusha. Whether you are planning to stay for one-day, one-month, a year or longer, we have the perfect accommodation option to suit your needs. At Kundayo Lodge we have recognized that not all visitors like to stay in conventional hotels, and instead many like the flexibility of being in a place like home. As such, each of the apartments come with fully fitted kitchens, comfortable bedrooms, lounge and dining area. US$45. (-3.366556,36.713229)

Stay safe

Arusha is a moderately safe city by African standards, though precautions should be observed. It is not advisable to walk at night, alone or in groups - cabs are plentiful but fares should always be agreed upon at the start of a journey (cabs have no meters, making it all too easy to exaggerate fares at the end of a journey). Avoid taking motorcycle taxis, especially at night in front of clubs. Thieves easily use this opportunity to rob people. In the city centre (on Sokoine road) and in certain areas (along old Moshi road) there are frequent attacks on tourists, especially when they are walking with their backpacks/bags. Make sure that you take a cab when you are arriving/leaving from Arusha (as gangs usually know when and where backpackers arrive) and avoid taking a bag when walking in town. Foreigners are virtually guaranteed to be approached by touts. This can be intimidating, especially when they latch onto and follow you, but they are usually harmless. In this case do not stop, slow down or make eye contact; simply say "hapana asante" (no thank you) if they ask or offer you anything. You will save yourself a lot of bother if you do not engage them. When walking in any part of the city beyond the central district, it is advisable to take a guide. The bridge on Old Moshi Rd is a particularly notorious mugging spot, and although often patrolled by police it should be avoided if on foot.

  • Mica Computer Services, Azimo St. (opposite Arusha Declaration Museum), +255 272 506737, [25]. 8AM-6PM. Friendly computer store in the heart of town selling computers, accessories and software. Toner and ink cardridges, empty CD's and DVD's. Will burn your pics for free of charge. (S3.36911,E36.69079)
  • Teli Tech Computers, Azimio St/ Sokoine Rd (opposite Rusda Supermarket), +255 786 951 951, [26]. 8:30AM-5:30PM. Well stocked computer store offering repair services, web hosting, cartridge refilling and more. Fast internet cafe and secretarial services. Common meeting point for volunteers.

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Sunday, August 9, 2015

Retraining my Hands

I've decided to make a serious attempt to learn to knit continental style.  I bought the Craftsy class and started watching it tonight.  I really debated if I needed a class to teach me this when I can already knit with the yarn in my left hand;  maybe I just needed to spend lots of hours practicing to feel more confident and increase my speed.

I'm so glad that I went with the class, it's great so far.   She explains what each hand and finger should be doing.  Of course my way and her way are not the same.  Now to just get my hands and brain working together to make some knit stitches!

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Minding My Own Stitches said...

I've tried throwing versus picking but after all these years I just don't want to screw with my tension. I hope it works out for you!


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Monday, February 05, 2007

The Nose Knows

A couple of weeks ago, when I described the exhilarating pear and floral notes I tasted in a Viognier, some friends scoffed. How could I smell pears and flowers in a wine -- unless it had been made with petunias and pear juice? Did I really know what I was talking about?

What about that chocolate I taste in a Merlot? Did the winemaker dump left-over chocolate Easter bunnies into the wine barrels? Oh, and the cat-pee smell in Sauvignon Blanc? Did they wrangle cats into the winery during the Sauvignon Blanc crush? Asparagus and green olives in a Cabernet Franc? You should be making dirty martinis with olive juice, not dirty wine. Wet dog smell? Did you wash your dog in the wine? Band-aid smell? Barn yard smell? Gout de merde! You are crazy, lady!

No, I'm not crazy. I am just a wine geek. A wine geek is a harmless person who swirls her orange juice in the morning, keeps a statue of Thomas Jefferson (the first American Wine Geek) by the wine rack, and runs to the nearest fainting couch with smelling salts when someone claims there is no such thing as terroir.

The facts are this: wine grapes have a tendency to pick up the flavors of the soil and elements in the surrounding environment as they grow in their vineyard. And some wine grapes naturally have chemical compounds similar to those found in the other things they might smell like -- that is, the pear notes in a Viognier come from a similar chemistry in parts of the Viognier grape and pears. Moreover, certain winemaking techniques, such as aging wines in oak barrels, add other traits that can be smelled and tasted in the finished wine. Raw fresh oak wood often has an aroma of vanilla; you'll smell vanilla, too, in certain wines aged in new oak barrels.

In 1995, Ann C. Noble, Emeritus Professor of Enology at the University of California-Davis, created the Wine Aroma Wheel, a pie-chart-looking wheel of aromas used to describe wine. Dr. Noble's years of research focused on the investigation of sensory and chemical factors which can affect perception of flavor. I was fortunate enough to take a course on Wine Sensory Evaluation from Dr. Noble a few years back. Besides the chemical factors, she explained that memories can be triggered by certain smells. That explained to me the nose-memories of my grandmother's kitchen during pie baking when smelling an older Merlot or Sangiovese.

Now, about that cat-pee. While New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc may have notes of grapefruit and kiwi, there may also be hints of boxwood bush -- a pungent mix of asparagus, green bean and bell pepper, which, all together, can smell like cat-pee. In fact, it's a specific chemical called pyrazine that's responsible for the feline toilette notes. This compound dissipates in the sun as the fruit ripens, so if the grapes are picked when they aren't fully ripe (which is desirable for certain wines and in certain conditions), the more pungent the resulting Sauvignon Blanc will be. Pyrazines are also found in green peppers, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It is that compound that is responsible for the herbacious, green notes found in some red wines.

The older Rieslings from Germany often carry a kerosene nose that makes some wine aficionados swoon and others head for the spit bucket. These white wines with diesel or petrol-like fumes all have chemical compounds called terpenes, which are concentrated in the skins of the Riesling and Gewurztraminer grapes, especially, and can give off powerful smells of oil, gas, turpentine, citronella, and geranium. Winemakers usually try to mute these odors, but in some wines -- and wine markets -- the odors are actually desirable.

The chocolate and cocoa aromas and flavors that are often noted in red wines come from elements in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Cigar or cedar box characteristics in Cabernet Sauvignon comes from natural compounds formed when Cabernet Sauvignon meets yeast and the wood in oak barrels. Even a non-smoking wine lover finds this a complex yet desirable quality in high-end red wines. Vanilla tones in red or white wines can come from the oak barrels where the natural sugars from the wood are brought forth from being charred inside.

How about that creamy mouth feel that you get from a Chardonnay? Sometimes aromas of buttered popcorn or the taste of butterscotch or custard will awake on your tongue after a sip of Chardonnay. This is caused from malolactic fermentation. MLF is a natural process by which a young wine’s malic acid (for any non-wine-geeks among you: think green apples, which are full of malic acid ) is converted into softer lactic acid (think plain yogurt). Winemakers have learned how to control this process. Some may avoid the MLF process in order to emphasize a crisp tartness in their wine, while others want the creamy, buttery layers. The byproduct that MLF produces is called diacetyl. In fact, this compound can be found in the buttery yellow substance that is squirted on your movietime popcorn.

A fine Bordeaux might have notes of lavender if there are lavender fields surrounding the vineyard. A California wine might hint at the menthol smell of eucalyptus if the vineyard is surround by or near a grove of eucalyptus trees. In some Washington wines I smell or taste a bit of sage, which is not surprising considering how many Washington vineyards are bordered by sagebrush desert country.

This lesson in wine flavor chemistry is just the beginning. I haven't even begun to get on my soap box, speaking through my megaphone about the faulty chemical aromas found in wines. But that my non-wine-geek friends another blog article.

(By the way, it is linalool that is found in Viognier. The same compound can be found in petunias and in your morning bowl of Tutti-Fruitti Loopies.)

Melinda said...

You really wine-geeked out in a good way, lady. That was so interesting!

teratologist said...

First class article. I note many smells have been left out ( tropical fruit, black fruit, spanish leather, violets, and other such nonsense.) I would that the vocabulary be more like this. I can understand it. I cannot fathom some of those smells that the major newspaper writers use. If one is really serious about wine, it behooves us to uses terms that have a broad understanding rather than the romantic. BTW, I happen to have a small bottle of linalool in the barn. I haven't seen that word in years. If I wanted a word, it would be PROFESSIONAL.

Catie said...

The teratologist name rings a bell. If you are who I think you are, I am honored that a fine chemist and wine expert as yourself gives me such kind words. Thank you very much.

Catie said...

Thanks Melinda for dropping by. If you have to be a geek, a wine-geek is the best geek to be!

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Unit 4 District, Union Release Contract Proposals

September 27, 2013

 As the union representing teachers in the Champaign School District prepares for a possible strike, the union and the district released details on Thursday about proposed increases to already scheduled raises.

The two sides met for seven hours on Wednesday, but did not reach an agreement on several major sticking points.

The Champaign Federation of Teachers is asking for a one-year contract that includes a 3.65 percent raise for teachers. According to the school district, that would bring the overall scheduled raise up to 5.35 percent for one year.

“We’re not seeing that our salary schedule is providing cost of living adjustments that we feel teachers deserve, and we do not see that the district is making teachers a financial priority,” said Union President Cathy Mannen during a press conference on Thursday afternoon.

“The board has a strong belief and respect for its teachers, and compensates them fairly for their work,” said School Board President Laurie Bonnett during a separate news conference a few hours later.

In its proposal for a three-year contract, the district’s offer includes a 1.3 percent annual raise that would go on top of the 1.7 percent step increase, bringing the scheduled raise to 3 percent a year.

School Board Member Kerris Lee said that is fair, given that the district already covers pension and insurance benefits for its teachers, and continues to face financial challenges.

“The board has been advised to consider another round of budget cuts in the amount of one million dollars for the 2014 and 2015 school year,” Lee said. “The cost of step raise alone for all members of CFT would entirely eliminate the surplus in the district’s education fund.”

Lee explained that lagging state support, questions surrounding pension reform, loss in revenue due to the federal sequestration, outcomes of the Affordable Care Act, and unexpected growth in enrollment are all factors that may lead to financial challenges for the Champaign School District.

During the contract negotiations, which have gone on since last May, the teachers union has maintained that it would not be asking for anything it did not believe the Champaign School District could not afford.

“The district is in good financial shape right now as evidenced by the present budget presentation at the school board meeting,” Mannen said. “We know there is $12 million surplus in both the working cash funds and in the education fund, so we know the district has the funds to meet the request that the teachers have made.”

In other areas of its contract proposal, the union wants the district to stop pulling grade school teachers out of the classroom for more than 20 minutes to handle non-teaching duties, like monitoring students during lunchtime or recess.

“We have some buildings where a reasonable amount of (non-teaching supervising) time probably is around 20, 25 minutes, 30 minutes,” Mannen explained. “But we do have some buildings where we do have teachers who have non-teaching supervision for upwards of an hour across the school day.”

Bonnet said that proposal would compromise student safety.

“The board is committed to maintaining a safe and secure school environment, and CFT’s proposal would jeopardize our ability to do so,” she stated.

One of the other issues the union has brought up is the need to allow teachers to forward a complaint about a poor teacher performance evaluation to a Joint Committee formed by the Illinois legislature. The committee is made up of teacher and administrative representatives, who review performance evaluations.

“We want to give teachers a voice, really make sure they have a voice to advocate for themselves,” Mannen explained.

“State law simply does not provide for this,” Bonnet said in response to the union’s request to forward written objections to the Joint Committee.

Both sides have submitted their latest offers with the Illinois Labor Relations Board. The IELRB will post those on its Web site in about a week. After those offers are posted for 14 days, the union can legally strike.

The union and the district meet again with a federal mediator on Oct. 7. A strike could happen as early as Oct. 18.

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"Look for your own. Do not do what someone else could do as well as you. Do not say, do not write what someone else could say, could write as well as you. Care for nothing in yourself but what you feel exists nowhere else. And, out of yourself create, impatiently or patiently, the most irreplaceable of beings."
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"I want my place, my own place, my true place in the world, my proper sphere, my thing which Nature intended me to perform when she fashioned me thus awry, and which I have vainly sought all my life-time."
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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Wedding of Mass Distraction

EXTRACT: Rather our objection to the proposed wedding is quite simple - as revolutionary democrats, we object to the very institution of monarchy, not to this or that personality or particular royal. We are for a democratic republic. Which logically means that we think weddings should be an entirely private affair, regardless of whether you are William Windsor, Kate Middleton ... or that nice couple on the dole next door.
But, of course, the reality is that the wedding due on April 29 will be a noisy state affair - a vulgar promotion and advert for the British monarchy and everything it stands for, costing the taxpayer millions (the ceremony alone will set the treasury back £30 million). Hence it is more than legitimate for democrats, socialists and communists to stage various protests against the royal marriage - we should not just shrug our shoulders and leave it up to them on the day in the spirit of ‘fair play’. Communists fight for no more royal weddings - let us make sure April 29 will be the last one ever. By establishing a republic we will be doing William Windsor and Kate Middleton an inestimable favour, liberating them from the unnatural and alienated life that comes with the monarchy and allowing them - at long last - to be normal, free, rounded human beings.

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Winnipeg police have laid a slew of charges against a 32-year-old man after discovering cocaine and marijuana in the Jefferson area.

Officers executed a search warrant Friday afternoon at a home in the 200 block of Lansdowne Avenue.

There they uncovered and seized just over an ounce of cocaine, valued at almost $2500 and a small amount of marijuana. Officers also seized cell phones, about $200 cash and ballistic body armour from the home, according to police.

William Keith Pierson is now facing multiple charges including possessing a substance for the purpose of trafficking and failure to comply with an undertaking.

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“The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” Screencaptures

Thanks to Mariana we have now HQ screencaptures of “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee”. I had seen the movie, and can tell you: Sandra is a mess. And a lovely character, isn’t a surprise that Winona is getting all this buzz because the movie. She’s not the main character, but did her part very preciously.

Enjoy the caps!

  • zeille tp

    Winona always do her part with her best, no doubt she has given life this one character :love: r…

  • still stunned

    i love her laugh in the third pic.

  • 22

    you guys think she’ll make that heathers sequel?

  • Titoons

    Just saw the movie 4 hours ago, in France. Her character is pitiful and funny, i loved it. It’s been a long time we didn’t see Winona in our theaters in France. This is a great come back, i love her.

  • Rupert

    She’s really funny in the movie. Great movie, by the way. I’m surprised it didn’t get a wide distribution.

  • Rupert

    I was just reading Winona’s page on Wiki and I didn’t know she won Best Cameo for Star Trek at the 2009 Scream Awards.

  • zeille tp

    I hope Winona will have a comeback for real! Where she will play as a lead role

  • Lunis

    Best Cameo for Star Trek at the 2009 Scream Awards.

    Great prize!!!!!!??? :cloud:

    For an actress who deserved at least three Oscars. 😡

  • zeille tp

    Her acting is always great in all her movies that I’ve seen.
    Too sad, she hasn’t got an Oscar, yet. But it’s not too late, anyway!
    Gladly, she’s on the Walk of Fame already. If not, I will never believe in Hollywood!

  • Rupert

    Winona indeed deserves awards for her acting prowess. Not that she needs it because we all know she’s an unusually talented and intellectual actress(not to mention exceptionally gorgeous). I love what Martin Scorsese said about her in the last Vogue interview she did. Scorsese said that Winona is not afraid to find the truth in the role she’s playing. Plus, winning an Oscar doesn’t prove anything at all times. Just look at Winona’s frenemy Gwyneth Paltrow. Fishstick Paltrow so did not deserve that Oscar for Shakespeare In Love, when clearly, Cate Blanchett should have won that year for Elizabeth. I haven’t lost hope… I will live to see Winona’s field day at the Oscars. I bet she will even get a standing ovation because she has overcome her troubles. I will jump up and down and scream at the top of my lungs when that day comes. And then I can die. He he he….

  • late fan

    yeah and no camping out by her star….and no guitars..maybe a saxaphone or violin..

  • Lunis

    Io ho un sogno!!

    JD che consegna l’ Oscar a Winona!!

  • Lunis

    I have a dream!!

    JD delivering the ‘Oscar to Winona!

  • zeille tp

    i agree with you Rupert, Oscar doesnâ€™t prove anything at all times. Most of the popular and good actors in Hollywood didn’t have it yet.
    But I want to see Winona receiving it. Right, she deserves it! She acts with all her heart and effort.

  • Lunis

    Box office after the first week.

    Very good average.

    The private live….. average 8000 USD only 12 theater

    2012 average 5226 USD 3444 theater

    Old Dogs average 4919 USD 3425 theater

  • Rupert

    Hey y’all!!! Just having my daily dose of Winonaness. Hope you’re all having a great weekend. It snowed here in Houston. Can you believe it? Haha!

    Thanks Zeille! I’m glad someone agrees with me. And I agree with you that Miss Ryder acts with all her heart. I see nothing but kindness and compassion in this woman, especially when I look in her eyes because the eyes is the window to our souls. That’s why I find it hard to believe all about the Saks incident. I think it was a plot to ruin a wonderful woman. Don’t worry, Noni, we all still love you and we will stand by you til the end!!! WINONA FOREVER!!!!

  • zeille tp

    I guess, we have the same mind, Rupert… I came up with that idea as well. She’s wonderful and very charitable. No real motive for her in the Saks incident.
    Whatever happens, we still love Winona Ryder!

    Nothing and nobody can ever ruin her name to us!

    Happy Holidays everyone!


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Gallery Revamp: Part 1

Well, first, let me explain: this website was created back in 2004, when we was lacking an online archive with Winona information (specially being in a very complicated period of her life and career when fans couldn’t get proper news that was not gossips). Despite having revamped the gallery once or twice, we’re still lacking a lot, including better organization.

Last week I was browsing around, and saw we still have a lot of MQ sized pictures, some tagged pictures, duplicated pictures, and mostly pictures I collected wasn’t still added in our archive. So I decided to work a little bit for a change, and complete our archive the best I can.

I will be redoing our entire public appearances category. Will remove all pictures and re-add, replacing for HQ/untagged pictures. Some, of course, will remain in small sizes because, as I said, the website is old and probably we won’t find them online anymore to replace, but some new/exclusive ones will also be added.

The first batch contains over 700 HQ pictures covering the years between 1987-1992. Some pictures are really exclusive on the quality we’re posting, so enjoy!

Other albums from 1994-2015 to be updated in the upcoming weeks. Keep checking and don’t forget to follow us on twitter @winonaforever_.