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I was most delighted to find so many tastings on a Sunday.  These are very popular gatherings, full of singing and high reverence for the wine.  I certainly felt at home, despite the odd ritual of presenting the palate-cleansing wafer before tasting the wine.  Also unorthodox was having everyone drink from the same cup.  Though [...]

Amidst the many archaic events in the Olympics, one name claims to remain current: the Modern Pentathlon. Originally modeled after necessary skills for an elite 19th century soldier, it involves pistol shooting, equestrian jumping, fencing, mid-distance swimming, and cross country running. Back then, this was all well and good. But times have [...]

Things have changed for the home team since our first Monday night game. More buzz surrounds the football felines from UC and their undefeated assault on the national rankings and their image as a basketball school. Even I have made a few cheers for the Bearcats.

As shocking as that bandwagon jumping is for [...]