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World of wine
Geography professor shares wine knowledge that spans the globe
By Mallory Creveling
Twenty years passed before James Newman experienced his first glass of wine. But for him, it was love at first sip. Growing up in Minneapolis, he was never exposed to the pleasures of wine. He didn't know much about its flavors or origins. However, that initial drink would be his first in a life filled with wine appreciation.
Everyone turns into a doctor when I'm sick
By Scott Spinelli
For quite some time now, one of my secret wishes was to have a raspy, deep, sexy, sore-throat voice. The sort of voice that sounds like you've been smoking Lucky Strikes since you were eight. Over the past few days, my wish came true. I have a sore throat.
Sipping around the world
Professor James Newman journeys around the world tasting wines. He imparts that knowledge at Syracuse University, where Newman teaches an online course called "Geography of Wine." Here are a few of his favorite facts about various locations: Australia- f
world premiere of dance performance by renowned company tonight
By Racquel Clarke
If you go box What: World premiere of Alvin Ailey II dance company's piece When: Tonight, 8 p.m. Where: Goldstein Auditorium Cost: $5 with SU ID, $15 for registered family members and guests and SU faculty and $20 for the general public Syracuse is not the first location that comes to mind with the phrase "world premiere.
Beer Bites
By Chris Curran
Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout 5.7 percent alc/vol Otter Creek Brewing Company, Middlebury, Vt. $10 per 6 pack 3 of 4 mugs Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout is definitely not the morning bowl of Quaker your mommy used to make before school. Pouring with a rich black color and strong white head, Oatmeal Stout releases a light aroma of burnt malts and chocolate.
Clip of the week | Powerthirst
By Amanda Allison
Sound the alarm - this is one intense clip. One might say it's as intense as an electrical storm. A parody of both overly zealous car commercials and all energy drink ads, "Powerthirst" combines The Hulk, babies, an angry man in a beret, Kenyans and TurboPuns to create one of the best Internet clips out there.
Listings
By Amanda Allison
Black Box Theater at Syracuse Stage, today through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m., free but must make reservations by calling (315) 443-2102 or e-mail tickets@blackboxplayers.org Daniel Radcliffe stirred up controversy last February when the "Harry Potter" star portrayed troubled teenager Alan Strang in Peter Schaffer's sexually charged play "Equus.
