November 30, 2006 by jameslucas.

I Love Italian Wine and Food: Tasting A Noble Sicilian Wine
I love Italian wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Italy’s twenty regions. This article records the results of tasting a noble Sicilian red wine, both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

I Love Italian Wine and Food: Vino Novello (New Wine)
I love Italian wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Italy’s twenty regions. This article explores the Italian new wines of the 2006 harvest. I’ll make specific recommendations, and won’t be silent if I’m unhappy with a wine.

I Love Italian Wine and Food: The Molise Region
I love Italian wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Italy’s twenty regions. This article explores the Molise region of central Italy. Bargains abound. I’ll make specific recommendations, and won’t be silent if I’m unhappy with a wine.

Art of the Drink: Hot Buttered Cider
This Thanksgiving, Anthony breaks out his special Bourbon-based Hot Buttered Cider!

Wine Library TV, Episode 37: Hogue Cellars from Washington State
Today Gary Vaynerchuk welcomes David Forsyth Director of Winemaking of Hogue. Gary finds the Cabernet and Riesling very exciting and ponders the Syrah.

Wine Library TV, Episode 38: Mixed Bag of California Red Wines
Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 5 different red wines from California. Watch as Gary spits through 1 Pinot Noir, 2 Cabernets, 1 Peritage and a Petite Sirah.

Wine Library TV, Episode 39: Dessert Wine…Better Than You Think?
Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 4 very different dessert wines. The wines from Australia, Hungary, California and Bordeaux (sauterne) are evaluated. This is a very serious episode today that will make you start thinking about sweet wines in a different way!

Sheepish Wine Labor
Some California wine-makers have hired a new kind of work force that is cost-effective and easy to please. Better still, they will never ask for a raise. John Blackstone visits one such wine-maker.

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November 30, 2006 by jameslucas.

Thoughtful Christmas Gifts That Won’t Cost A Thing
Learn how to create Christmas gifts that won’t cost a thing.

5 Ways To Be Patient and Kind During Holiday Shopping
Before you go out and tackle the world of department stores, relax, take a deep breath, and tell yourself, I will not be in a hurry. I will be patient and kind to others. And it will happen! Don’t think of yourself as being one with the crowd of other shoppers; be separate from the herd and make your shopping enjoyable.

Homemade Christmas Gifts and Decorations for Under $10
Shopping for Christmas gifts on a budget can sometimes feel like a downer. Likewise, decorating a home and not knowing how to do it with little cash can make the best of people feel frustrated. I’ve provided my 12 favorite holiday decor ideas and homemade gift ideas. The greatest part is most double as the other so as you are getting your own home ready you can make some extras that will prove to be creative, special presents for your loved ones. Have a blast making each of these fun crafts at a fraction of what you might pay in a store. Enjoy!

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November 30, 2006 by jameslucas.

Native American Art: Origin and Different Traditions
No written records of Native Americans exist before the 1500s, when the European seamen discovered the American continent. Scholars as prehistoric consider the period before 1500s. During that time and after, Native Americans had created their own states, history and art. Native American art is thought to be the link between natives and Europeans, the only way to communicate ideas between the two cultures. When the Europeans came, slight changes in Native American art resulted, due to the new way of life that native people had to take.

How to Protect Your Money from Art Forgeries?
Art forgeries are all mischievous imitations of works of art, used for gaining money from the naive art collectors. Art forgeries are different from art copies. Other artists usually make Art copies of certain paintings. For example, the students of da Vinci, the famous Caracci, Durer, and Rota, copied some of his sketches and paintings to exercise on his style. Art forgeries are worthless, while some art copies can be priceless, depending on the artist that did them.

Artists’ Models
I often wondered what it would be like to have to patiently sit still for hours while being painted or drawn. In the early Seventies, I found out.

Anime Central Jeffrey Moy Collectica Interview
This is an interview taken from Collectica.com. The Collectica crew interviewed Jeffrey Moy at Anime Central 2006. Jeffrey Moy discussed his art, his work with DC comics, his work with Star Wars video games, and revealed concept art for the new Justice League Heroes video game. Definitely rocks. Apparently there is more at events.collectica.com and news.collectica.com.

Mister Cartoon Interview with Chris Loos, December 2005
World famous tattoo artist Mister Cartoon came through the KDAY studios for a sitdown interview with Chris Loos. Watch as he explains his humble beginnings, his love for hip hop, and the work ethic that he puts into his art.

Moebius and Sylvain
Interview with French comic artist MOEBIUS and the equally talented Sylvain Despretz - the storyboard artist for Alien, Gladiator and many other films. I filmed it in 2001.

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November 30, 2006 by jameslucas.

Why Tiger Woods’ Golf Swing Technique Is So Effective
Golf sensation Tiger Woods’ golf swing technique has been the subject of many interesting studies.

Tiger Woods Can’t Match the Mental Toughness of a 14 Year Old Girl!
What is mental toughness? Is it being able to grind out a good score when things aren’t going so well on the course? Or is it the mental ability to stay strong and committed in spite of distractions and on-course circumstances?

The Young Tiger Woods
They’ve taken to calling Tiger Woods the chosen one and why not? At the relatively young age of 29, he has already put together a resume that can be compared favorably with the all-time greats of the sport. In 2005, he captured his 10th major golf championship, a total that puts him fourth in history in most championships won behind Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen. And to think that he probably has not even reached the halfway point of his golf career.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07, GT Interview
Check out the new game for the Playstation 3.

Tiger Woods
Some of the Greatest Shots by Tiger Woods.

See Tiger’s take on the British Open
Check out more never seen before videos to get Tiger’s Take on the game.

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November 30, 2006 by jameslucas.

Cool Gift Giving Ideas For Every Cat Lover
Most cat lovers also love items that feature cats so when you are looking for a gift for a cat lover you can’t go wrong with a gift that has a cat theme.

Ensure a Good Relationship Between Your Cat and Your Kids
Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A cat can be a marvellous, loving companion for a child, but it is up to the adults in the family to ensure the cat and the kids live together happily ever after.

Kids Versus Cats
Trying to decide whether to head over to the animal shelter or stop by the fertility doctor? Here are some great things to keep in mind while you make your choice.

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November 30, 2006 by jameslucas.

Has Your Packaging Gone To The Dogs?
Whether it’s for Fido or for Morris, the market for pet products in nontraditional outlets (specific to retail outlets outside the traditional pet store venue) should reach nearly $4.2 billion by 2010, according to Market Trends.

Package Design Trends That Connect With Consumers
How can you utilize packaging design trends to connect with the consumer?

How To Make Your Product Packaging Newsworthy
Recently mainstream media coverage of the packaging industry is more in-depth than usual. I see several articles about packaging every week. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the news articles deal with negative perceptions of packaging and its influence on society. In fact, dozens of articles were recently written in response to the Consumer Reports Oyster Awards with such titles as: Today’s Packaging Can Drive The Mild-Mannered To Rage and Open UP. Most of what was written in these articles did not bode well for packaging.

9 Packaging Trends That Will Connect You With Consumers
Today’s consumer is a moving target. Choosing the right consumer and the right demographic to target is an important decision. Monitoring what is hot and what’s not can dramatically influence a package design’s success or failure. Package design is an integral way to connect with your customer. But do you clearly understand the needs and wants of these elusive markets? Understand the customer is critical. The problem today is that one package may not satisfy the needs and requirements of all buyers.

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November 30, 2006 by jameslucas.

Have The Flyers Turned The Corner?
The Flyers have put together back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Has the team finally turned the corner? I say yes and it happened way before they traveled out west.

Hockey Rules The Hearts Of A Nation
Hockey north of the US Canadian border seems to carry more sway than any political, national or international moment.

Appreciating Ice Hockey: An Alternative to South Florida Football and Basketball Teams
If you know nothing about hockey (beyond, of course, the bit about the Canadians punching each other), here are some basic rules and things to watch for: Each team is allowed 6 players, including the goaltender. The game is played in three twenty-minute periods, and the object is to put the puck in your opponent’s net as many times as possible. That pretty much sums up the gist of the game.

NHL Best of Pavel Datsyuk
All the best from russia to detroit including classics and some you never saw.

Darcy Tucker vs. Paul Mara November 25, 2006
Watch the fight between Darcy Tucker (Toronto) and Paul Mara (Boston).

NHL Season 06-07, Part I
Highlights from the NHL Season 2006-07, Part 1

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