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W'09 Belgian Style Ale - Widmer Brothers Brewing Company
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12-11-2011 05:53:53 | More by PhatAtUT
3.98/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company, Ltd.--W'09 Belgian Style Ale--Brewmasters' Release 2009--12 oz. Bottle. 6.50% ABV--26 IBU's. (4.0 / 5.0) Belgian Ale--Golden--Flat light lace white head. Clear bright yellow gold color. Mellow floral Belgian mild hop front. Crisp mild sweet creamy mellow Belgian fruit ester banana clove rich tasty body. Clean mild hop spice EtOH hint mild citrus end. Tasty rich mellow Belgian Golden. Sampled 11/10/2009. 6-Pack $6.99.
Serving type: bottle
07-10-2010 21:56:00 | More by philbertk
3.65/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5
More impressed by the Widmer Brothers (I have not been too fond of the other --about 5--beers from this brewery, but this is the best I've had to date), The ale base is solid with good hops and slightly sweetish candy sugar/ yeasty notes on the finish and the nose that shows the Belgian side. The beer is easy to drink and has a strong mouthfeel.
Serving type: bottle
12-12-2009 23:37:28 | More by randawakes
3.33/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: A slightly hazy, golden-orange color. Minimal head and lacing.
Aroma: Slight sweetness and some spice. Very little of the good funky yeast smell I associate with good Belgian Pale Ale's (one of my favorite beer styles).
Taste: Same as it smells, some interesting sweetness and a little spice...but again, it's lacking a strong yeast profile that most Belgian Pale Ale's have.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied and smooth with good carbonation.
Drinkability: Not bad, but I prefer more of a Belgian yeast profile in my BPA's.
Serving type: bottle
09-06-2009 21:41:16 | More by ChopperSmith
3.13/5 rDev -13.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
What started out as a thick creamy white head atop a bright golden body soon turned into a thin film which left moderate lacing. Decent appearance but nothing spectacular.
The aroma was very promising. A bit of fruitiness anchored by sweet malt, some spices (perhaps cinnamon) and yeast.
Unfortunately the taste wasn't up to par with the smell. The same traits prevailed as in the nose, but in a much more muted way. It seemed a bit tame compared to what the aroma first promised.
The mouthfeel could have used a bit more body and carbonation. The beer just felt flat and lifeless.
When all is said and done I found this to be an average brew at best. It's nice to see Widmer and other American brewers make an attempt at a Belgian style brew, but while this is not a bad beer, it's well below the beers it tries to imitate.
Serving type: bottle
09-01-2009 23:32:07 | More by JBogan
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4.15/5 rDev +15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
. A change of pace for the W Bros and a nice example of a easy to drink, not too high ABV Belgian style pale ale. The ale base is solid with good hops and malt balance but what stuck with me is the slightly sweetish candi sugar/ yeasty notes on the finish and the nose that shows the Belgian side. The beer is easy to drink and has a strong mouthfeel. This was a present from a friend in Seattle but I am guessing a six pack probably sells for about the same as their other beers which make this very good value for the style.
Serving type: bottle
08-24-2009 16:19:44 | More by canucklehead
4.08/5 rDev +13.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Obviously filtered, the W'09 pours a crystal-clear orange amber body beneath a head of mildly off-white. The head retention is limited for the style, and it drops fairly shortly to an average collar and wispy surface covering.
The aroma expresses clove, and a little bit of sugar that leads it to become like bubblegum, over a fairly straightforward grainy malt base. Some pepper spices it up; and some mild, faded hops appear as backdrop, floral and leafy, but also almost minty and herbal (perhaps that's just due to a combination with the characteristics of the yeast).
The flavor follows suit, and it's remarkably easy to drink. The clove is there, but not overdone, as is the malt, and some spicy notes (from yeast and hops?) perks it up. It doesn't really deliver flavors in any sequence, but just as one big ball of flavor. An underlying bitterness balances it, and the spiciness helps to dry it in the finish.
The body could be fuller for the style, but I think it still fits; and the soft, restrained carbonation leaves it quite smooth across the palate - although that should also probably be higher for the style.
Very nicely rounded and balanced, it's really quite drinkable. Tasty, and worth trying!
Serving type: bottle
08-17-2009 22:56:17 | More by NeroFiddled
2.88/5 rDev -20%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
I'm immediately struck by the moulded glass, with a compass rose and a W inlaid in the glass itself. A ring around the bottom says "Widmer Brothers Brewing Company," as if the red and beige label would leave any doubt as to who produced this. The label is a bit much, and makes the beer seem like it's trying too hard. The beer itself pours quickly, with little carbonation. It's a transparent, pale copper, perhaps a few hues from the colour of honey.
Immediately, the odour is sweet, with a heavy citrus hand. The beer isn't particularly odiferous, even in the most encouraging of stem-ware. Despite the low carbonation, the beer has a crisp feel in the mouth. The flavour principally dominated by wheat and yeast, definitely disappointing. Before leaving the mouth dry, there seems to be a few final notes of sweetness from the W'09. It's moderately heavy at 6.5% ABV, and would be easy enough to mindlessly drink. A unengaging beer.
Serving type: bottle
08-05-2009 03:44:27 | More by mrkc
3.53/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Wow. I was very impressed with the nose on this beer. The aroma is fantastic and smells like a great belgian. So excited i was by the smell I was already thinking this could be a beer I would buy multiple sixers of.
No head in the tulip, no retention.
The taste let me down and the mouthfeel completely. Has the mouthfeel of a malty low carbonated witbier. The taste is so uncomplex and simple. This is a wannabe Belgian. Maybe a watered down duvel that sat opened in the fridge for 2 hours before reviewed. Yeast, coriander, apple, banana, pear.
All ingredients thrown together with a yeasty malty finish. The flavors are here but the beer should have been perfected long before it was bottled and released. This is an experiment gone wrong.
No more of these for me.
Serving type: bottle
06-28-2009 23:33:23 | More by natelocc787
3.85/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle poured into a nonic, W'09 Belgian Style Ale is a clear gold with a white head. The head is a miss for the style - too loose and short lived, and doesn't leave hardly any lace.
Smell is spicy, clove esters and sweet cereal grains.
Taste is similar, but not as spicy, sweeter. Estery and phenolic, but a corn pop taste. Pretty tasty, but not as subtle as I'd like.
Mouthfeel is light bodied, with a dry finish.
Drinkability is pretty good, a tasty blond, particular considering the value. Drinking more then 3 of these though I'd probably get sick of the sweetness. I love estery blonds, but I can see this being to much for some.
Serving type: bottle
06-07-2009 04:26:18 | More by ccrida
4.2/5 rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A change from Widmers usual pale ales and wheat beers.
Chill hazed orange colored beer with a good off-white colored head. Can't really call it amber though, this is decidedly orange.
Sweet spicy and very malty, strong scent of Belgian Candi sugar and spicy clove aroma. Hops are mildly herbal but quite tame for a Belgian beer. Something of a coriander smell here but it is mild and I am not sure that it isn't all Belgian yeast. Powdery smell of Belgian yeast is here in spades. This is a wonderfully aromatic beer and far better than I expected.
Taste starts out spicy and malty with coriander and ginger flavor up from with a BIG malt backbone and a powdered sugar doughnut aftertaste. Sweetish but not, think cake not frosting. Faint apple flavor and smell, slight herbal flavor but not really hoppy. Lots of yeast flavors in this one.
Mouthfeel is full.
Super easy to drink beer, too bad it is a special release. I could see making this a one of my regular beers, it is very good and would easily boot Affligem Blond from its place in my beer cooler.
Serving type: bottle
06-06-2009 20:11:48 | More by Zorro
3.58/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy light orange color with a thin cap of off-white foam that fades pretty quick to a sheen and collar. It's a pretty average looking brew.
The smell is surprisingly rich and pretty unique. It oozes sweetness of all kinds, candied yams, honey, light brown sugar and even a bit of karo corn syrup. Malts are expectedly light and somewhat grainy. Has a bit of bready yeast aroma that would be nice if it was a bit more pronounced and funky.
It is definitely on the sweet side of things flavor-wise, but that is cool with me. It is balanced some by a noticeable hop presence that seems to be all bittering and no flavor/aroma. Pretty light bodied and smooth. The yeast adds some Belgian character, but like the nose, could use some more funk and esters. Not a bad offering by Widmer, I think it is the best beer from them I have had yet and glad I bought a sixer.
Serving type: bottle
05-28-2009 00:36:15 | More by twiggamortis420
3.58/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
I had thought that my review for this beer could never be the most succint nor all-encompassing in either regard since the sixer that I purchased was well over three months old and on sale, but, as I was reading the reviews of other BA folks I shared their viewpoint with them of A)Color {golden-orange} B)Head {3/4 inch, quickly dissipating} C)Smell {not bad} and, (unfortunately) D)Taste (or lack thereof) and (even more unfortunately) F)"Mouthfeel". The overall experience and aftertaste of the brew still registered a 3.5 in my opinion, but if it had been fresher it may have been tastier and less needy, but if freshness can no longer be the case (as it appears to me to be) and if there is no discount on the price then be prepared for a flat and bland let-down.
Serving type: bottle
05-20-2009 04:45:33 | More by ThickestHead
2.9/5 rDev -19.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Pours golden into a large wine glass with just a touch of haze. A half inch white head dissipates quickly leaving a surface film and offering some thin lacing.
Sweet malts and Belgian yeast on the nose though this beer needs more carbonation to get things moving. Yeast notes are light and not very complex. Taste follows the nose with summer fruits and a simple sweet backbone. Feel is a bit thin and sweet and keeps the drinkability in check. When agitated to bring forth a surface cap, the smell and taste and feel improve momentarily. A decent and rather straightforward stab at the style that would benefit from higher carbonation or bottle conditioning.
Serving type: bottle
05-12-2009 03:16:05 | More by HalfFull
3.85/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
got from an in person trade with Lindsey624, thank you sir, enjoy your DFH ... . . my 2nd brew to kick off cinco de mayo (1st was joose dragon shared with scoobs during the 3-1 semi win for man utd vs arsenal, CL final here we come!)..
Pours a slight murky golden hay colour ..
Has medium foam, with extremely good lacing...
Happy to say, Flavour is awesome! light sweetness, light bitterness: playful flavours within, honey, yeast and a eerily awesome honey cornflakes taste, wonderful!!
i didn't even get a chance to mow her...
sweet light aromas in the nose, This brew so far is really respectable and truly Belgian inspired...
The best widmer i have had, and honestly the only one that i would recommended (highly), and i would buy it again!!
Hank, keep the dog in the house for an hour!
Serving type: bottle
05-05-2009 23:25:03 | More by Onslow
4.03/5 rDev +11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a nice hazy orange peel amber. Solid one finger head that doesn't hang around too long. Smell is pretty ripe with Belgian yeast with a hint of sweet cream soda. Taste has a sweet, light malt, butterscotch front with a super mild Belgian yeast finish. Feels light and not over carbonated in your mouth and I could definitely see knocking back a few of these. Good for introducing folks to the style.
Serving type: bottle
05-05-2009 03:44:11 | More by BDLbrewster
3.15/5 rDev -12.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
This beer pours a hazy orange color. The head is a half inch in height, and recedes within seconds into almost nothing. The aroma is of yeasty with a nice maltiness, but it is very straight forward and simple. The taste is fruity which is odd for this style. There is some mild yeasty funkiness behind the fruit, but the fruit nearly overpowers it. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with nice carbonation. Overall, this beer just doesn't work for me, and I can't see myself drinking it again.
Serving type: bottle
05-02-2009 19:20:48 | More by KarlHungus
4.2/5 rDev +16.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Had this on-tap in a imperial pint glass. Looked clear and deep gold with a foamy white head that stayed around. Smelled like all the things Belgian yeasts poop out. A lot of flowery esters. Tastes like all those things as well, but with some noble hops around. Overall it tastes slightly sweet, and fairly complex. Would drink again.
Serving type: on-tap
04-29-2009 13:20:08 | More by drunkboxer1
W'09 Belgian Style Ale from Widmer Brothers Brewing Company
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Connor Fields and Felicia Stancil take Super Final wins at the UCI SX Finals
Wading through a field of the worlds fastest riders. both Felicia and Connor had strong showings during time trials and returned to score big wins at the evenings Super Finals. Fighting strong winds and some of the tracks fastest track times ever, both riders were faced with tense races. Connor was one of the last riders to go in Elite Men and had to clock one of his fastest track times ever. If that weren't enough, Corben Sharrah, holder of the fastest track time ever recorded on the London replica track, would be running after him. Fields managed to use his nervousness and channel it into the energy necessary to spin the days fastest lap time and take the win, while pocketing 50 much needed points. Felicia on the other hand ran early during the Super Finals and had to sit in the hot seat and watch all of the worlds fastest riders try and stomp her time. Rider after rider they came up short, sometimes by hundredths of a second, but her time stood as she continues her march towards a spot on the Olympic team.
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An all-in-one start up kit to author, manage, and administer ArcGIS geodatabases Covers the basics of building Geodatabases, using ArcGIS, from scratch Model the Geodatabase to an optimal state using the various optimization techniques Packed with real-world examples showcasing ArcGIS Geodatabase to build mapping applications in web, desktop, and mobile In Detail ArcGIS is an industry standard for geospatial development and management. A geodatabase is the database used to store and manage the spatial data. Learning ArcGIS Geodatabases offers a comprehensive working...
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This book provides a concrete paradigm for object-oriented modeling and programming. It introduces the use of available global positioning data for the development of applications involving digital maps. The author describes the different formats of GPS data and digital maps and shows how to use recorded GPS traces to replay and display this data on a digital map. Then, he works through in detail the processing steps of obtaining dedicated data from OpenStreetMaps and how to extract a network for a simple navigation application. For each topic covered—GPS data, OpenStreetMaps, and...
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Obtain geographical data from Bing Maps and display them on the map Display address information for any point on the map through the location-based REST services API Embed a map on a web page with a custom theme Geocode with Spatial Data APIs and display the information on the map In Detail Provided as a part of Microsoft's Bing suite of search engines, Bing Maps is a web mapping service powered by the Bing Maps for Enterprise framework. The need for geospatial data has increased dramatically in the last few years. Adding a mapping context to any location-based data is...
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Aimed at readers with a knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) but no formal training in computer science, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to how GIS store and process spatial data. This updated edition includes two new chapters on databases and heuristics, substantial additional material on indexing and raster imagery, and revisions throughout that incorporate up-to-date applications such as GPS on mobile devices and Internet-based services. ...
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At a time when people use more and more geographic information and tools, the management of geographical information in software systems still holds many challenges and motivates researchers from different backgrounds to propose innovative solutions. Representing geographical space beyond our mere perception is key to making relevant decisions, whether it is with respect to sustainable development or to the planning of everyday activities. Designing, sharing and exploiting such representations entails many challenges. This book presents recent software design projects, led in teams,...
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"If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere, and the oceans-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise." -From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond President of ESRI Praise for previous editions: "One of only a small number of texts devoted to the technology of GIS that are truly introductory in nature. . . . Very readable and of moderate length. Those who are real novices to GIS will find this one...
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Over 75 recipes to help you automate geoprocessing tasks, create solutions, and solve problems for ArcGIS with Python Learn how to create geoprocessing scripts with ArcPy Customize and modify ArcGIS with Python Create time-saving tools and scripts for ArcGIS In Detail ArcGIS is an industry standard geographic information system from ESRI. This book will show you how to use the Python programming language to create geoprocessing scripts, tools, and shortcuts for the ArcGIS Desktop environment. This book will make you a more effective and efficient GIS professional...
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Modern Surveying is unimaginable without the use of electronic equipment and information technology. Surveying with conventional systems has been completely replaced with advanced automated systems. Total Station, Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) have all become an inextricable part of surveying. Advanced Surveying: Total Station, GIS and Remote Sensing provides a thorough working knowledge of these technologies. ...
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Developments in technologies have evolved in a much wider use of technology throughout science, government, and business; resulting in the expansion of geographic information systems. GIS is the academic study and practice of presenting geographical data through a system designed to capture, store, analyze, and manage geographic information. Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a collection of knowledge on the latest advancements and research of geographic information systems. This book aims to be useful for academics and practitioners involved...
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Build a complete and sophisticated mapping application from scratch using Python tools for GIS development Build applications for GIS development using Python Analyze and visualize Geo-Spatial data Comprehensive coverage of key GIS concepts Recommended best practices for storing spatial data in a database Draw maps, place data points onto a map, and interact with maps A practical tutorial with plenty of step-by-step instructions to help you develop a mapping application from scratch In Detail Open Source GIS (Geographic Information System) is a growing area with...
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The Handbook of Research on Geoinformatics is the first reference work to map this exciting interdisciplinary field, discussing topics such as computer modeling, geometry, geoprocessing, and geographic information systems. This innovative publication will familiarize readers with geoinformatics related issues, trends and opportunities in the field, and technical knowledge on emerging theories, technologies, and applications. ...
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"With the onslaught of emergent technology in academia, libraries are privy to many innovative techniques to recognize and classify geospatial data—above and beyond the traditional map librarianship. As librarians become more involved in the development and provision of GIS services and resources, they encounter both problems and solutions. Integrating Geographic Information Systems into Library Services: A Guide for Academic Libraries integrates traditional map librarianship and contemporary issues in digital librarianship within a framework of a global embedded information...
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Overview: Web Mapping: mit Open Source-GIS-Tools
Längst ist Web-Mapping, das Bereitstellen von Kartendiensten im Internet, nicht mehr nur ein Thema der eingeschworenen GIS-Community - die Online-Kartografie stößt auch auf reges Interesse einer breit gestreuten Nutzer- und Webentwickler-Gemeinde. Doch gute, umfassende Anleitungen für das Aufbereiten von Geodaten sind rar. Web-Mapping mit Open Source-GIS-Tools zeigt Ihnen anschaulich, wie Sie mit frei verfügbaren Werkzeugen interaktive Karten erstellen können - und wie Sie sie gekonnt auf Ihrer Website präsentieren. Werden Sie selbst zum Kartenautor: Tyler Mitchell beschreibt einen...
Google Maps Mashups with Google Mapplets
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Have a Google Maps mashup that you'd like to expose to millions of users on maps.google.com? New to the mapping craze, but have an idea for a killer map-based application? Want to learn how to create GeoRSS and KML feeds with your geotagged content, exposing your customer to new ways of exploring and navigating your content? Google Maps Mashups with Google Mapplets Is the first book to cover Google's new Mapplet technology Shows you how to create Google Maps-based applications and publish to maps.google.com Provides a single-source resource and practical guide to Mapplets and...
Beginning Google Maps Mashups with Mapplets, KML, and GeoRSS: From Novice to Professional
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CHEERS to the AuSable Forks Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament, held for the 50th time this year, for providing a half-century of excitement. If you haven't ever attended, you are missing out on a fun, action-packed event. The tournament is a North Country tradition, taking place over three days every summer. Organizers bill it as the second-oldest such tournament in New York state. Record crowds of between 1,500 and 2,000 people attended this year's golden anniversary event, with Friday night's crowd of about 700 being the biggest in history, according to Tournament Director Tom O'Neill. It takes a massive commitment in time from a large group of volunteers to plan, coordinate and operate this tournament every year. Energetic community members serve as gatekeepers, grounds crews, construction workers and public-address announcers. Others sell food, beverages, souvenirs and advertising for the program. O'Neill said they receive invaluable help every year from the Town of Jay Public Works Department and the administration, correction officers and inmates from Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility. Right now, all of these helpers are basking in the glow of this year's tournament. But they won't have long to relax. Planning will begin before long for the 51st edition of the AuSable Forks Fast-Pitch Softball, which is scheduled for July 12, 13 and 14, 2013.
CHEERS to local stores that allow therapy dogs to accompany their owners, when necessary. Among those around Plattsburgh are Aldi's, Wal-Mart, Hannaford, Tractor Supply, Lowe's, Tails of the Adirondacks, Family Dollar and Petsmart. Owner Georgia Clark tells us those stores welcome her dog, Isaiah, when she does her shopping. Price Chopper said they allow service dogs but not therap dogs. "Therapy-dog owners are volunteers who pay all of their own expenses to bring a little happiness to patients and clients at the cancer center, nursing homes, assisted-living homes and local hospitals," she said. The dog owners pay for all the training, as well as Therapy Dog International yearly membership dues and all medical costs, including required annual checkups and shots. But some stores have barred Isaiah, despite her explanation of why she hoped to take him along. "It was costing me a lot, on my fixed income, to bring my therapy-dog home after our visits, before doing my shopping," Clark said. Now, we don't advocate that stores, especially supermarkets, start letting dogs roam the aisles. But certainly there can be exceptions to the no-pets policy for special circumstances. If owners can provide proof that these are therapy dogs and not just regular pets and if the animal can be carefully controlled, it seems that a little understanding and accommodation is in order.
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Availability: DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place
Suite Two Double and One Sofa BedMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children, 5 infants)
One King Bed Pool ViewMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Suite One King and One Sofa BedMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Executive One King BedMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Suburban hotel near downtown, businesses, shopping
Close to downtown
This full-service hotel is 3 miles from downtown Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Convention Center; Mall of America is 14 miles away.
Work or play
The hotel's restaurant, Dover Restaurant & Bar, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A fitness center, pool, 24-hour business center, complimentary parking, and complimentary shuttle service are available.
Wireless Internet
The 297 air-conditioned guestrooms have complimentary wireless Internet access, flat-screen HDTVs, work desks, pay movies, and complimentary weekday newspapers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place Amenities
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DoubleTree Minneapolis Park Place Hotel offers a quiet location 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from downtown Minneapolis. Well-suited for business travelers, the hotel is near corporations such as Allianz, Cargill, Carlson Companies, General Mills, Honeywell, and United Health Group.
Upon check-in, guests are greeted with warm chocolate-chip cookies. A gift shop is on site. A 24-hour business center offers photocopying, faxing, shipping, and printing services (surcharges). Dry-cleaning service is available (surcharge).
The hotel provides 26,000 square feet (2,415 square meters) of meeting space with multiple floor plans. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available.
This smoke-free DoubleTree property offers complimentary parking, as well as complimentary weekday transportation to local businesses and attractions within a five-mile radius.
- Indoor pool
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 297
- Express check-in
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 15
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- Business center
- Wedding services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Climate control
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Dining
Dover Restaurant & Bar - Casual, yet sophisticated, restaurant and bar featuring six flat-screen TVs. Separate entrance from the parking lot. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Recreation
The hotel provides a heated indoor pool, spa tub, and 24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights.
Lake Calhoun, located four miles from the hotel, offers walking, jogging, cycling, and fishing. A golf course, a driving range, and a putting green are located two miles away. Tennis, racquetball, a jogging track, and aerobics are available at a health club located a half-mile away, accessible by complimentary hotel shuttle.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Braille or raised signage
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
- Pets
Pets allowed, Pet maximum weight in lb is 50
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Pet fee: USD 50
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 25, 2007 – Freshman Keith Stumpf of Springfield College has earned All-American status as a result of his performance at the USAG Men's Gymnastics Championships at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia this past weekend.
Stumpf (Williamsville, N.Y.) finished fourth in the vault with a score of 8.05. The top score in that event was produced by William & Mary's Dave Locke with an 8.40.
Three others for Springfield College also reached the finals, but just missed All-American status.
They were junior JJ Ferreira (Naugatuck, Conn.) in the floor exercise (8.20), sophomore Andrew Kelly (Marstons Mills, Mass.) in the parallel bars (7.50), and junior Matthew Davis (Southboro, Mass.) in the high bar (7.45). All finished eighth.
On Saturday night, SC finished fourth of six as a team with a score of 179.750. Placing first as a team was host William & Mary (199.850), followed by Navy (198.000), Air Force (191.300), SC (179.750), MIT (176.850), and James Madison (160.450).
Up next, Springfield College will compete at the ECAC's at Temple University in Philadelphia on Friday-Saturday, March 30-31.


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Our Childbirth Education classes offer you the opportunity to learn all your options and get all your questions answered with the most up-to-date evidence based information available. We know this means you can move forward with confidence and peace to make the best choices for your unique birth, no matter what may come up. Whether you want to get your epidural in the parking lot or a completely natural birth, we have a class for you. We want to work with you in helping create the very best birth experience possible.
Our knowledgeable, experienced and certified instructors work hard to create a class atmosphere that is comfortable and fun while sharing all the wonders that await you through your labor, the birth of your baby and beyond.
Our classes can support you through your pregnancy, labor, delivery, breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, the changes of becoming a family all the way through as your baby grows into toddlerhood.
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Carlton Guldsmeden
Vesterbrogade 66, Copenhagen, Denmark star
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The three-star Carlton Guldsmeden, a sophisticated hotel with a white dragonfly emblem adorning its façade, sits pretty near Central Station. Part of the Danish Guldsmeden hotel chain (with an outpost in Bali), the Carlton has many of the same "green" amenities as its sister properties. However, the hotel distinguishes itself with a cozy vibe and unique tropical accents.
The 64 guestrooms are spread between the hotel's main building and a building located beyond the Carlton's modest courtyard area. Rooms are decorated in the "French colonial style," complete with dark wood furnishings and cow hide chairs. The one-of-a-kind gilded mirrors (made in Bali) are an especially attractive touch. Many rooms boast canopy beds, and superior rooms come with either a bathtub or a balcony. Bathrooms feature organic toiletries which the Carlton's management helped create.
Reception is on the second floor of the hotel's building, and the area doubles as a cute little café where an organic breakfast buffet is served (for an extra charge). Like the Betrams Guldsmeden (which we also review), the Carlton bills itself as having an "organic profile." You should sleep tight knowing your hotel uses only green energy and serves only organic food.
Reviewed by: Sarah Silbert, EuroCheapo Staff Writer
Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.
- Bar/Lounge
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- Breakfast Extra Charge
- Café
- City tour
- Concierge/Booking Services
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Fax Machine
- Free Newspapers
- Internet Station
- Laundry Service
- Luggage Storage
- Non-Smoking Hotel
- Parking
- Reception: Limited Hours
- TV Lounge
- Wake-Up Service
- Wi-Fi Connection
- Wi-Fi: Free
- Air conditioning
- Balconies/Terraces Available
- Bathroom: Private
- Bathtubs Available
- Cable TV
- Hair Dryer
- Handicap accessible rooms
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- Minibar
- Safe
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Vesterbrogade 66
Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
Phone: +45 33 22 15 00
Fax: +45 33 22 15 55
Website: http://www.hotelguldsmeden.dk/carlton/
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About the Carlton Guldsmeden neighborhood
Frederiksberg is a lovely neighborhood situated west of the Central Station (and Tivoli) area. The area is most famous for Frederiksberg Have, a spacious, serene park filled with trees and canals. Also nearby are a number of other tourist sights.


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This covered parking garage is below the Westin Hotel and right next to the 16th St Mall. We're conveniently located about 6 blocks from Pepsi Center and Coors Field.
Vehicle height restriction: 72 inches
This location is a commercial parking garage.
Nearby destinations: Buell Theatre, Marquis Theater.
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A 5-year-old boy injured in a crash following a high-speed chase in Iowa Friday remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Police say 33-year-old Jeremiah Johnson led officers on the pursuit that began in Clive when an officer tried to pull him over. The Iowa State Patrol took over and followed the car into Indianola where it slammed into a parked, unoccupied police cruiser at an estimated 130 mph.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy was found on the back seat floor.
Johnson had been in a custody battle over the boy and the boy's mother reported him missing and endangered in November.


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The USAO women's soccer team got an outstanding individual perfomance from sophomore forward Linda Addo on Tuesday in a win over Mid-America Christian University.
The Drovers beat the Evangels 4-1, and advance to 8-5 overall and 3-1 in the Sooner Athletic Conference.
Addo had a hand in all four USAO goals, scoring three of her own in the second half after assisting on Megan Wilkerson's first-half goal.
"She's grown with confidence with every passing game," head coach Jimmy Hampton said. "She's only a redshirt freshman, so I think from the first game to the last game, you see her understanding her role more and how to find that space, and obviously she's talented."
The Drovers were in control for the entire game. MACU's only goal came with about six minutes left in the game, when USAO was already up 4-0.
Taylor Fain and Kelli Korleski each had one assist for the Drovers.
Goalkeeper Brooke Worcester had five saves in the game.
The Drover women have had a season of streaks. The year started with four straight losses, and the team followed that with seven consecutive wins, a streak that was just broken last Saturday against John Brown with a loss.
"Early on in the season, when we were 0-4, we were struggling to find our identity," Hampton said. "We really weren't playing well, but to be fair, we as coaches probably didn't have all the right pieces in the right spots, so we were sorting it out with so many newcomers."
The USAO women's soccer team is scheduled to play No. 4 Oklahoma City University at 5 p.m. Friday in Oklahoma City.


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The 401(k) is, by far, the best known type of "defined contribution" retirement savings plan. However, if you worked for a state or local government, or a public school or university, you might have been offered the opportunity to invest in what are commonly referred to as 457(b) or 403(b) plans. These defined contribution retirement plans permit largely public sector workers to defer a portion of their compensation. However, don't make the mistake of confusing them with their 401(k) cousins. There's a world of difference. The odds are so stacked against most 457 and 403(b) investors that they'll be lucky if the principal they invested is available upon retirement.
In my recent article, Time For Workers To Demand The 401(k) Plans They Deserve: Here's A Model, I wrote about the battle raging against 401(k) abuses and the more than two dozen class action lawsuits related to 401(k) excessive plan fees and other forms of mismanagement have been filed against some of the largest companies in the world, including United Technologies, Deere, Honda, Lockheed Martin, International Paper, Boeing, Exelon, Caterpillar, ABB, Wal-Mart, General Dynamics, Kraft, Northrop Grumman, Bechtel, Edison International, and Unisys.
While it is now common knowledge that the overwhelming majority of participants in 401(k)s are justifiably dissatisfied with the performance of these plans and the limited retirement security they will provide, little attention has been paid to the Wild West of retirement planning—457 and 403(b)s.
To be sure, 457 and 403(b) investors generally are also participants in public pensions which will be their retirement mainstays, but pension benefits are being trimmed and, I predict, will continue to be. Further, the existence of a pension backstop doesn't excuse the massive looting of government and educational workers that's been going on for decades.
At first glance, it's clear that 457 and 403(b) plans are an investment backwater. Whoever is supposed to be making decisions and watching over these plans, isn't, and probably has never been told he or she has a legal, not to mention moral, obligation to establish an investment program is good for participant workers.
You'd think that public sector bosses would care that their employees are being fleeced but, it seems, all eyes are on the defined benefit pension and rarely is anyone focused upon the deferred compensation plan. Generally, no investment committee has ever been established or regularly met and there's no Investment Policy Statement or Guidelines. If no one at the employer is watching over the plan, then who is?
The answer is, overwhelmingly, insurance companies peddling high-cost, tax-deferred variable annuities with crappy proprietary mutual fund options and high-risk fixed accounts. Insurance companies dominate the 457 and 403(b) marketplace.
If you ask most participants in these plans whether they are invested in a variable annuity, or if they even know what a variable annuity is, they'll likely tell you, "no." They generally believe they're invested directly in mutual funds. The underlying investments may or may not be mutual funds (good luck trying to figure that out), but the variable annuity "wrapper" or add-ons may easily double or triple the overall cost to the investor.
Of course, there's no good reason to invest retirement plan assets (which are already tax-deferred) in a tax-deferred variable annuity but the brokerage's industry's self-regulator, FINRA, and the SEC have caved into the well-funded variable annuity industry and allowed this abuse to persist. Variable annuity products are exponentially more profitable to their issuers than almost any other retail investment, so lots of money (skimmed from investor accounts) is available to help make the sale and shall we say, grease the wheels.
As I explained in my February 2011 article, SEC Snoozed As "Shadow Marketers" Skimmed Billions From Retirement Plans, the dominance of high-cost, high-risk variable annuities in the 457 and 403(b) marketplace is easily understandable when you consider that over the past 30 years firms, such as ING and Nationwide, have paid millions to non-profit organizations, such as the National Association of Counties, the New York State United Teachers and the Alabama State Employees Association, in exchange for endorsements and other marketing assistance. In my opinion, which I have shared with the SEC, these endorsement schemes have put hundreds of billions of retirement assets at risk.
I think a large part of the problem is that many plan sponsors don't know what they don't know, and it seems simpler and safer to stick with the status quo. I remember speaking to an expert who generously shared information with me in the early stages. I told him that my head was spinning. He said, "Stick with it. You already know more than most – you know enough to be angry."
It doesnt appear that the state of FL or NC use the variable annuity as an investment option for employees. I looked over the options and the expense ratios seem to be in line with others as well. Whats the specific issues that you feel could cause a train wreck?
I just recently discovered your columns and am working my way back through them. Thank you for starting the discussion on public employees pitiful option of the 403b. I taught for 30 years faithfully scrimping right and left in order to contribute often the full amount to mine. I had a nice amount when I retired 2 years ago that immediately was rolled into an IRA but I wonder how much would have been there with reasonable fees. It's impossible to know but I do know my money sure has done better now that I have total control.
btw…any thoughts on TIAACREF since that's one of the main vehicles that peddle to teachers? I appreciated the NEA comment and intend to get in touch with them on that one.
Really appreciate this reply!
Do you know any place to actually see the numbers on this. The plans are so elusive with fees it's hard to actually explain what's going on to anyone. Essentially I get no where trying to show other teachers the ripoff happening to them because I need the numbers.
It's a god awful mess for public employees because our pensions feel in serious jeopardy, many of us are not in social security and we didn't earn huge salaries to begin with. As a teacher I rented someone's basement room and drove rat trap cars in order to sock away the max into my 403b.
Then I had to teach myself investing and timed the market to work it into something substantial. I walked away with 200K but knowing it could/should have been much more is sickening. I gave up a lot just to get that.
Now got it all in a self directed IRA working it into a alternate retirement stream with cheap rental houses since other than my pension it's all I have. I'm really trying to get others to see what is being done but it's hard without numbers showing where they could have been.
Again, I've looked over my FL plans expense ratios and they are all around .5 to 1.1%. Where is the gouge? What am I missing?
Finally- someone to pose some questions to that understands these Deferred Comp plans! I need some Guidance! I've been trying to find out if my 457 Plan with the State of FL (our personal account is specifically handled by Nationwide- one of several the state vetted) is a safe and prosperous place to leave our nest egg. Of course Nationwide folks think the plan is great- especially since they dropped any 'fees' we at one time were charged. I'm pretty much thinking that the internal Mutuals do have a fee built in but as you stated, those things are nearly impossible to find. Prudential is trying hard to sell us a Variable Annuity which I know is a bad choice, so is my $ safe in the 457 (good mix of mutuals and some in the FL Fixed accnt). Have considered Roth conversions, would you comment and if so, WHO WITH? Already have a Roth set up with ING. George Penick


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Web Reporter offers easy-to-use interface to access complete quality data, centralized manufacturing data and library of standard reports from anywhere in the enterprise. Sciemetric Instruments released of the latest version of its proprietary analytical software, QualityWorX, which includes an improved web reporting interface that gives all users real-time access to centralized manufacturing data.
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Green Bay - With only 51 players on their roster, it wasn't that hard for the Packers to reach the 46-man limit for the Steelers game today.
The Packers put DE Johnny Jolly (neck) and TE Brandon Bostick (foot surgery) on injured reserve Saturday and did not replace them on the roster. Thus, they are down two players and only need to have five inactive.
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- DE Jerel Worthy
Lineup changes: Mike Daniels starts for Jolly at DE.
For the Steelers, the only surprise inactive is rookie LB Jarvis Jones. He was not listed on the injury report and appears to be out due to a coaching decision. It was thought he would start for injured LB Lamar Woodley.
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- LB Jarvis Jones
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Worthy must be really hurt or really bad. not one of a Uncle Ted's better draftsHide replies
Likely a little bit of both. Doesn't seem like a good every down fit for the 3-4.
of course he is Dynn...TT doesn't make mistakes, his draft and develop strategy assures all his draft choices develop into great players...didn't you get the memo?
Nope, didn't get that one. But did get the one that said he's pretty damn good, though.
Should be great weather for both teams. :)
Not sure the Packers can take this one but I've been wronng before.
Two storied franchises going at it, should be a competitive game.
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Going to be a tough one for sure NC.
Hell maybe Chi town and the Loins lose and it won't matter....Ho ho
That would be great, let both the North contenders take another L!
Should be a close game.
Really looking forward to watching Lacy and Bell.
Should be a good game...I have a feeling Big Ben will be the difference.
Will be interesting to see the RB battle.
All 3 teams, Lions, Bears, Packers, need to step up and show something here. The Packers would help themselves the most with a solid game from start to finish. Something we're not accustomed to. But hey, no time like the present.
I'm ok with the Lions and Bears laying an egg today as well, but I think added pressure might be more valuable.
Hello everyone and here's to another Packer win! 28-17. Looking for Big Ben to fumble twice. Packers exploit 43 in coverage as he will be crowding the line and guessing as he has really slowed down.Hide replies
He still hits like a ton of bricks, though.
What a player.
Gee the vikes are getting spanked.
Watching the Texan game looks the refs are incompetent in Texas again.Hide replies
With Miami getting shut out, does that keep Pittsburgh's play-off chances alive?
That and the Jets' win.
Like 10 things have to happen for Pitt to get in.
first they have to win all their games.
Luke Kuechly is a BEAST!Hide replies
A real inside linebacker.
Greetings to all my fellow Packer fans and of course BrewerBear as well.
I'm feeling a bit optimistic, how about GB 34 Pitt 27, not sure what the field conditions will be like, if they're really bad, might be a much lower scoring game, we can win with Flynn, just take care of the rock.
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Merry Christmas Naz. And Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all Packer nation.
What do Trolls celebrate?
Back at ya BrewerBear, best Holiday wishes to you and yours.
Not sure what their holiday is, Halloween maybe?
Hey Naz.
Hello Meanie!!
Howdy Naz
Hey bags, hoping for a great win today.
Ahhh....no troybuck.
That guy wanted to get on the tube real bad.