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Monday, 30 January 2012

There are scores of great spots to see the New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour. This map will help you find the best place to see the midnight spectacular!
Different wine, the length of life is different. French Beaujolais wine (Beaujolais, also translated "Beaujolais"), also six months shelf life; Bordeaux wine village of some names (such as Margaux Castle), a century did not cooked. Generally believed that white wine because the tannin content of less antioxidant capacity somewhat less resistant than red wine release. However, many of Burgundy wine produced, have more than a decade of storage capacity.

Look at the color, is to identify a way to age wine. 18 to 27-year-old white wine, will show the same light as straw yellow, the color deepened from 28 to 35 years old, eventually become golden. Wine storage to this time, then do not drink on aging, and if the soil becomes amber and yellow, this wine has come to basically the end of life, does not drink up. Young red wine, usually purple or dark purple, the color becomes cherry red or ruby red when the description of this wine has begun to mature, it is best to drink. If you become red-brown or brick red, ordinary red wine becomes old.



The Rocks Market

What makes a great market? If it’s about passionate people selling things you want to buy in a pretty cool location then
The Rocks Markets is one of Sydney’s greatest.
You know The Rocks is on the doorstep of the CBD, but it’s slower here, and infinitely more charming. And, really, who wants to rush when there’s so much to take in.
Where else can you buy dresses and bags designed by the stallholder, one-off jewellery, original artworks and prints, in a place where you can feel the sun on your face and catch glimpses of our gorgeous harbour?
If you haven’t been for a while, come back. You’ll be genuinely surprised.

With an eclectic range of shops nestled within easy reach throughout The Rocks, this is the ultimate boutique shopping experience.
Wander the cobblestone laneways and discover a haven of specialty stores, galleries and boutiques offering everything from handmade candles to Aboriginal artefacts. If you need to buy a gift for that special someone who already has everything, then The Rocks, Sydney is the place to find something quirky and unexpected.


Choose The Rocks Centre in the heart of The Rocks for special shopping surprises. You'll find fabulous fashion, chic accessories, fine food and sweet treats. Around The Rocks, you'll find other hot shopping spots including Metcalfe Arcade, Nurses Walk, Playfair Street, Clocktower Square and George Street. 
Luxury shoppers are catered for with Gucci, Burberry, Ralph Lauren and many other famous international brands.
Iconic Australian clothing, jewellery and gift stores can also be found in The Rocks including Ken Done, RM Williams and Percy Marks.
There are also a number of hidden Sydney shopping delights to discover in The Rocks. Buttons, Buttons, Buttons offers a unique range of antique, vintage and new buttons for shoppers with an eye for the unusual while The Candle Factory has beautiful handmade candles in every imaginable shape, colour and scent and Bottom of the Harbour Antiques specialises in nautical antiques and marine artefacts.
Make sure you find time to experience The Rocks Markets, Sydney's best-loved street market, which trades every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Stroll beneath the famous all-weather sail canopy to discover a wonderful array of gift ideas from more than 150 stalls. There's art and crafts, jewellery, frames, photography, indigenous art wares, delicious homemade produce, fresh food and much more.

You'll find fabulous fashion and chic accessories in The Rocks Centre, Metcalfe Arcade and along George Street.
Luxury shoppers are catered for with Gucci, Burberry, Ralph Lauren and many other famous international brand stores. Iconic Australia clothing stores can also be found in The Rocks including Rip Curl, Done Art & Design and R.M. Williams.



For more information simply click on a shop from the list below.
Between the Flags
One of the best places to find authentic Aussie beach wear - this true blue outfitter and retail partner of Surf Life Saving Australia stocks a wide..
Boutique Belle
At Boutique Belle we cater to the mature customer. Come in and admire our unique collection sourced from Australian and International designers...
R M Williams
More than 70 years ago, Reginald Murray Williams began to make bush saddlery and boots while camped in South Austraila's remote Gammon Ranges. Since..
Rocks Style
Rocks Style specialises in quality Australian clothing, including Drizabone, R.M. Williams and Coogi.
UGG Australian Made Since 1974
Our family company began manufacturing UGG boots in 1974 and have continued to produce the highest quality Australian Made Ugg boots possible. With..
Wombat at The Rocks
Quality Australian clothing, ugg boots, hats and other accessories for men, women and children.

Overview

Red wines are made entirely from red grapes varieties containing anthocyanins and pigmented tannins in the skins. The lightest most elegant red wines are centred around primary fruit character and a delicate, soft texture. Other red wines designed for cellaring can be rich and full-bodied with dark colour and intense chewy tannins. Maturation is a crucial stage in the production of full-bodied red wines whereas lighter reds are bottled earlier to capture freshness.

The Big Picture - The Red Raw Ingredient

The key difference between white and red winemaking is that red wine is made by fermenting the juice, skins and seeds together and then pressing the wine.  Depending on the style of wine being made and the condition and ripeness of the stalks, whole bunches of grapes are sometimes fermented along with de-stemmed and/or crushed berries. Again, depending on the grape variety, the style of the desired wine and the condition of the fruit, the winemaker chooses whether or not to crush the berries and to what degree.
Crushing and Destemming
Crushing and Destemming

Fermentation, Extraction and Maceration

Red wines are fermented at higher temperatures than whites, typically in the range of 28 to 30 degrees Celsius, and the total period of maceration varies tremendously, from as little as two to three days to one month or more, depending on the desired wine style.
Prior to the commencement of fermentation, the temperature of the must can be adjusted to allow a period of cold maceration. This allows the gentle extraction of compounds from the skins without the presence of alcohol (a powerful solvent) and is particularly important in preserving the delicate character of lighter red wine styles.
Because the extraction of compounds from the red grape skins is the key to red winemaking, the correct ratio of juice to solids (skin, pips and sometimes stalks) during fermentation is crucial. To regulate this, juice can be run off prior to fermentation and vinified separately as rosé.
There are various styles and sizes of fermentation vessels available, ranging from rotary fermenters (rotating stainless steel barrels) to large static vessels. Most high quality red wines are fermented in open, static fermentation vessels to allow greater control of the extraction process.  Once yeast cells are active and fermentation is underway, the solids (skins and pips) are pushed upwards by carbon dioxide gas, forming a solid layer known as the cap. Winemakers then carefully manage the extraction of compounds from the skins and pips, particularly tannins, anthocyanin pigments (that give red wine its colour) and compounds that form flavours and aromas.
Red Wine Making Process
Red Wine Making Process
Full-bodied red wines warrant deeper extraction of these compounds and lighter reds suit a gentle, softer touch. For extremely delicate extraction, the cap is plunged down into the fermenting juice using a plate on the end of a pole, known as hand-plunging or pigeage. This process is now mechanised in some wineries.
Alternatively, juice can be drained from the bottom of the fermentation vessel and pumped over the top of the cap by hose, known as rack and return or it can be continuously pumped over. Another method uses wooden boards to hold the cap submerged beneath the juice. Each of these techniques, used in isolation or combination, will have a strong influence on the structure of the finished wine (ie how rich in colour, tannin and ultimately flavour the wine will be).

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Shopping in Padding






Just further east along Oxford Street from Darlinghurst is the suburb of Paddington. Known for its terrace apartments with wrough iron lace balconies and leafy streets, the suburb is worth exploring for its Victorian era ambience and character.
You can find interesting antique shops here, as well as numerous small art galleries featuring the works of upcoming and established artists.
Elizabeth St and the Five Ways are two places worth visiting in Paddington. On the Five Ways there are three streets that cross Glenmore Road and is lined with buildings that date from the 1800s and the beginning of the last century. There are some great sidewalk cafés here, serving excellent coffees.
Elizabeth St has decorator and other speciality shops as well as antique shops and cafés.


Every Saturday from 10am… rain or shine. Paddinton market has over 200 stalls that sell a wide range of beautiful Australian made goods. They also have a place to sit, have lunch or a light snack inside or out. Choose from Himalayan, Aussie BBQ, Thai, Grumpy Baker, Gosleme Fresh Juices, Tea, Coffee, Cakes, fresh farm strawberrys, jams, and spices, you must try Anne’s sponge roll, in the Hall.
Take a look at the Emerging Designers Section in the Courtyard of the Market, all these products are Australian Made.


Way back then, the Hall was used for people to create objects during the week to sell on weekends.  It was very much a creative space, with many a young fashion designer, craftsperson, and visual artist who “cut their teeth” here before venturing out into the business world.
The mission is still the same – support emerging designers, and encourage artists, and still remain with a strong focus on Australian Made.  Some of the older stall holders are still here. 
Paddington market as a Parish Mission in Paddington feed many homeless, and socially isolated people every day. The general public are not aware of this important part of our community services.  





Wednesday, 25 January 2012

The basketball skills

To get better skills in basketball players need to first understand and master the basics of the game.
In basketball, there are 6 different fundamental skill areas that players should concentrate on in training.

Dribbling
Dribbling the basketball is done to move the ball around only when a passing isn't a better option and a lane isn't available. Both new and experienced players make the mistake of dribbling the ball when it isn't needed. Ask any collage or professional basketball coach - they will all tell you the same thing. Dribbling should be done when the player (you) have some purpose to fulfill. Dribbling while looking for an offensive option is a good way to lose the ball. When you are looking for that option, take the ball in a firm grip and put your body between you and the defender. Regardless of how good you are at dribbling, the defense will always have a greater chance for a steal if you are dribbling the ball instead of gripping it in both hands.


Passing
Passing is the number 1 option for moving the ball around the court on offense. Passing is quicker than dribbling and so it is a deadly offensive tool for reaching that open man so they can have the shot. Good passes are the hallmark of good teams because most offensive plays are set up by good passes.



Shooting Shooting is probably the most practiced skill for new and experienced players. Yet so many people still practice it wrong. In practice all drills should be done at game speed and done as you would under pressure. Players are usually too lazy to do this and instead of practicing the sweet jump shot that they are constantly doing in the game they lazy-it-down to a hop-shot. Instead of jumping to give power they use their arms for the power and the legs give the rest. Practicing the wrong way to shoot is something that players do all the time yet they do not understand why they miss all their jump shots during the game...
Rebounding
Rebounding can come in two forms - offensive and defensive. Lots of newer player look at rebounding and immediately think that it is a big mans area. Yet this is not so. Rebounding is more than just being big. It even surpasses just jumping ability. To be good at rebounding you need skill and dedication. Skill is mainly the ability to position yourself and read the shots - something that comes quickly with practice. Dedication is probably the most important factor in rebounding. The person who gets the ball is the one with the most hunger for the ball and who is willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
Offense
Offense is a fundamental which encompasses all aspects of the offensive court. Shooting has already been covered (and is covered more in the basketball website listed below). Yet moving off the ball to give offensive options to the player with the ball is another thing that is essential for good offense. Supporting your team mates with screens and being able to locate the best offensive option and get the ball to them are also essential things on offense. These skills are often overlooked.
Defense The best defensive teams in the NBA are often the ones that make it into the playoffs. This is seen year after year so a simple conclusion can be made here - defense is key to victory. Defense is not only about getting the steal or block but also about intimidation of the opponents






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