Anger over whisky tax backing

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Whisky

Whisky 09/27/2004 08:49 AM

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I finally paid a visit to the place to go in Helsinki for whisky, Pikkulintu [Klaavuntie 11], in an unsuspecting east suburban strip mall about 100m from the Puotila metro station. The name means 'little bird' which breaks from the usual naming convention for whisky pubs, much like the naming convention for PC hardware, where as much masculinity and testosterone is placed into the name as the language will allow, e.g. Ye Olde Cocke and Balls. In spite of the delicate name and the suburban location, it earns the reputation for being the best place in Helsinki for whisky lovers since the list of expressions is impressive and even more impressive is the owner/bartender behind the bar who knows his whisky and keeps half of the whisky he has off the list hidden in the back room away from the dilettantes.

We sat at the rail and had a few wee drams, but the two that were the most memorable were new Islay malts. The first was the Bowmore Mariner which is a 15yo dram that has a bit of sherry taste along with the briny, seaweedy Islay taste. The new Ardbeg Uigeadail (pronounced Oog-adal) is heavenly and of the alleged 3 bottles currently in Finland, 2 of them are at Pikkulintu. We tried to order a bottle or 2 from Loch Fyne Whiskies mail order but, sadly, they're currently awaiting a new bottling. Uigeadail is a cask strength smoky Ardbeg that has been aged in sherry and bourbon casks along with a hint of peppery ginger. I really hope that new bottling comes along soon. :)

Is it a sign I've been living in Finland too long when I keep reading Hurricane Jeanne as Hurricane Janne? :)

And, plush toys for those with a medical or sick sense of humour, giant microbes. Clandestina: 5 destinations and 5 photographers per issue has some interesting photos from unusual places around the globe.

Whisky tax stamps given go-ahead

Whisky tax stamps given go-ahead 07/05/2004 06:26 AM
The Treasury is to go ahead with plans to put duty stamps on bottles of whisky despite fierce opposition.

MPs attack whisky tax stamp plan

MPs attack whisky tax stamp plan 04/26/2004 01:59 AM
A cross-party committee of MPs call on Gordon Brown to abandon proposals for duty stamps on bottles of whisky.

Edinburgh pubs serve short measures of
whisky

Edinburgh pubs serve short measures of
whisky 01/08/2004 07:48 PM
Half of Edinburgh pubs surveyed serve short measures of whisky:

Trading standards officials have called on drinkers to come forward with information on any pub they suspect of having sold them short.

As well as the premises found serving short measures, more than a quarter of those visited had no notices stating the quantities spirits were sold in.

The law says licensed premises must sell spirits in 25ml or 35ml measures, or multiples thereof, and must clearly indicate which measure they use.

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FAQ | The what and how of backing up a
PC

FAQ | The what and how of backing up a
PC 01/18/2004 04:52 AM
Philadelphia Inquirer Jan 18 2004 8:33AM GMT

Backing Up

Backing Up 01/11/2003 10:11 AM
Since I plan on getting a computer tomorrow I will be doing a lot of backing up today, meaning no internet for me! eek!

Backing Up MySQL

Backing Up MySQL 05/04/2004 06:19 PM
"It is a straightforward script, uses mysqldump and tar/gzips the files prior to using ftp to move the data to a remote server. This script and the one below can easily be modified to use scp if you prefer running the transfer over ssh. The second script is updated to use mysqlhotcopy and is specifically for use with ISAM/MYISAM tables only. This script below will NOT work with InnoDB tables." Story

Backing up your back-up

Backing up your back-up 09/10/2004 07:10 AM
Personal Computer World Sep 10 2004 11:42AM GMT

Backing up the IIS Metabase

Backing up the IIS Metabase 06/30/2004 12:59 AM

So Much (Mobile) Anger

So Much (Mobile) Anger 06/09/2004 05:14 PM
My latest writeup for TheFeature focuses on a variety of stories showing that mobile phones seem to bring out a ridiculous level of anger in people when people are told they cannot use their phones. The latest example is a woman who attacked a flight attendant for telling her to stop making phone calls during a flight. This isn't the first case like that however - and mobile phone rage seems to be showing up in many places. While it may just be a case of withdrawal from mobile phone addiction, at some point people are going to need to learn to lighten up.

More Mobile Anger

More Mobile Anger 06/29/2004 04:05 AM
Very few things get a response like stories about people talking loudly on their mobile phones. I certainly noticed it when I wrote about how mobile phones seemed to make people angry, and a NY Times reporter is discovering the same thing. He wrote a similar article last week, and was inundated with emails from people expressing displeasure (to put it mildly) with those who use their mobile phones on trains. Some have even said that they've had to move back to airplanes instead of trains because of the noise. Imagine how things will be once people are allowed to use mobile phones in the air.

Anger management

Anger management 06/28/2004 08:32 AM
How can I get my husband to stop his long tirades about work? I'm worried about their effect on the baby who'll be joining us soon.

UK DJs backing podcasting outfit

UK DJs backing podcasting outfit 04/12/2005 04:17 AM
DJs Paul Gambaccini and Tony Blackburn are backing a new website offering radio shows to download.

Brown gets Mandelson backing

Brown gets Mandelson backing 07/04/2004 02:40 AM
Chancellor Gordon Brown is Tony Blair's "natural successor", says former colleague Peter Mandelson.

Blair: No backing down over Iraq

Blair: No backing down over Iraq 04/16/2004 02:16 PM
Tony Blair and George Bush show unity on the deadline for handing power to Iraqis and Middle East peace.

Backing up your MySQL data

Backing up your MySQL data 12/27/2004 03:08 AM
If you have ever pulled your hair out in frustration over data loss, no doubt the word 'backup' has special meaning in your life. Databases offer a nice way to catalog data, but with the amount of data being trusted into MySQL databases these days, the after-effects of an unwise DROP DATABASE command, an unlucky system crash, or a failed hand-edit of the table structure are catastrophic and can be unrecoverable -- unless you have a backup to restore from.

Detainee's father gets UK backing

Detainee's father gets UK backing 09/19/2004 03:57 AM
The UK Government backs a bid by the father of a Guantanamo detainee to visit his son.

Grid computing gets EC backing

Grid computing gets EC backing 09/08/2004 06:40 AM
It'll make us all rich

Backing Up the IIS Metabase Using VB
Script

Backing Up the IIS Metabase Using VB
Script 09/04/2004 06:47 AM

Backing into cleaner cars?

Backing into cleaner cars? 03/23/2005 11:07 PM
And now, for some good news about the fight against global warming. No, really.

Sony, BMG confident of EU backing

Sony, BMG confident of EU backing 06/15/2004 06:11 PM
The music groups have voiced their confidence that the EU will back their merger after anti-trust hearings.

Downloaders backing off, study says

Downloaders backing off, study says 05/11/2004 11:45 PM
Sympatico May 12 2004 4:22AM GMT

Anger at US settlements 'shift'

Anger at US settlements 'shift' 08/22/2004 11:29 AM
Palestinians react angrily to reports the US is willing to accept Jewish settlement construction.

Anger over no ban for 113mph peer

Anger over no ban for 113mph peer 04/15/2005 03:16 PM
Road safety campaigners criticise a court decision not to ban a Conservative peer caught speeding three times.

Google changes anger UK web businesses

Google changes anger UK web businesses 12/04/2003 02:26 PM
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Anger over GM crop 'go-ahead'

Anger over GM crop 'go-ahead' 02/19/2004 10:11 AM
Campaigners are furious the government appears ready to give the go-ahead for the use of genetically modified crops.

U.S. Security Needs Anger Some Europeans
(AP)

U.S. Security Needs Anger Some Europeans
(AP) 01/07/2004 03:23 PM
AP - Fears of a new airborne terrorist attack have brought heightened tensions, grounded flights — and created turbulence for U.S.-European relations.

Andaman anger at aid 'failures'

Andaman anger at aid 'failures' 01/01/2005 08:27 AM
Survivors in the Andaman Islands accuse officials of underplaying the disaster and failing to hand out aid.

Hutchison anger at '3' survey

Hutchison anger at '3' survey 12/14/2003 07:57 AM
Sydney Morning Herald Dec 14 2003 7:11AM ET

Teachers' anger over pay deal

Teachers' anger over pay deal 04/12/2004 01:01 PM
Teachers are threatening to disrupt the government's pay deal with demands for a hike in salaries.

Anger online (in March)

Anger online (in March) 04/09/2005 08:42 PM
Yesterday Uraeus posted a note about an entry about how harsh things have gotten in the online world, worrying that things seem to grow worse as time goes by. However, I've watched this trend for years and find that it's a seasonal thing; things will get better. :-)

New search tool gets billionaire's
backing

New search tool gets billionaire's
backing 08/05/2004 09:01 AM
Texas-based start-up IceRocket looks to edge in on Google's territory. A little money from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban won't hurt.

Backing up and restoring MySQL databases

Backing up and restoring MySQL databases 07/26/2004 05:37 AM
CNET Jul 26 2004 10:30AM GMT

Save 100 in 5 Minutes Backing Up Your
Web Site

Save 100 in 5 Minutes Backing Up Your
Web Site 06/08/2004 06:30 PM
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Backing up Inbox Service Information

Backing up Inbox Service Information 05/27/2004 03:23 AM

Software earns top venture backing

Software earns top venture backing 04/27/2004 11:29 AM
ZDNet Apr 27 2004 3:41PM GMT

Gateway backing away from consumer
electronics

Gateway backing away from consumer
electronics 07/16/2004 05:16 PM
Gateway is rethinking its consumer electronics business in the wake of its eMachines merger. While they will like continue selling TVs, it looks as though they'll be dropping other Gateway-branded consumer electronics.

Palestinians Seek Backing Against
Barrier (AP)

Palestinians Seek Backing Against
Barrier (AP) 07/10/2004 08:17 AM
AP - Palestinians sought European backing Saturday for U.N. enforcement of a nonbinding international court ruling that found Israel's West Bank barrier to be illegal.

Backing Up Our Cultural Heritage Ain't
Easy

Backing Up Our Cultural Heritage Ain't
Easy 04/30/2004 04:13 PM
Brewster Kahle's Web Archive shouldn't be new to you. The service, which tries to archive as much web content as possible, is only one part of Kahle's desire to archive just about every bit of content we create. Of course, in times of overly broad copyright protection, archiving our culture isn't easy. In order to do so, he says there are three questions that need to be answered: "Can we? May we? Will we?" The answer to the first is obviously yes. The second is where copyright law gets complicated. Kahle is pitching his idea as creating a legal "backup" for all different types of content, but not everyone sees it that way. They still believe that every version of content (even if it's digital and infinitely reproducible) needs to be accounted for and paid for. The final question is still up for debate, but seems somewhat dependent on the second question. Unfortunately, too many copyright owners with too narrow a vision don't quite see that they're doing more harm to themselves by not allowing folks like Kahle the opportunity to back up our cultural heritage.
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