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Belltower of the Aachen cathedral
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The interior of the belltower of the Aachen cathedral with some of the bells in view. The biggest is at the lowest level and not visible from here
The beautiful interior of the Aachen cathedral showing the octogone and its mosaics - before the rest...
Seit der Heiligtumsfahrt 2007 bleibt der Domhof von nun an Auto-frei. Jetzt wirkt noch schöner.
The Domhof is the forecourt in front of the Aachen Cathedral. The Aachen Cathedral goes back to Charl...
Together, Karl - and art enthusiasts to the 1200th anniversary of the death of Charlemagne realised a...
This panorama shows the Schmiedstraße and Annastraße near the Aachener Dom with it's town museum arch...
Germany? Before the beginning there was Ginnungagap, an empty space of nothingness, filled with pure creative power. (Sort of like the inside of my head.)
And it ends with Ragnarok, the twilight of the Gods. In between is much fighting, betrayal and romance. Just as a good Godly story should be.
Heroes have their own graveyard called Valhalla. Unfortunately we cannot show you a panorama of it at this time, nor of the lovely Valkyries who are its escort service.
Hail Odin, wandering God wielding wisdom and wand! Hail Freya, hail Tyr, hail Thor!
Odin made the many lakes and the fish in them. In his traverses across the lands he caused there to be the Mulheim Bridge in Cologne, as did he make the Mercury fountain, Mercury being of his nature.
But it is to the mighty Thor that the Hammering Man gives service.
Between the time of the Nordic old ones and that of modern Frankfort there may have been a T.Rex or two on the scene. At least some mastodons for sure came through for lunch, then fell into tar pits to become fossils for us to find.
And there we must leave you, O my most pure and holy children.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012, 8:00 pm
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Production Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Vancouver is tuning into tributes to Sokolović's music! The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra celebrates Sokolović in concert with Montreal, affording her a choice place in his tribute to Francophone composers. Alongside Sokolović's music, the VSO will perform works by the Québécois composer Denys Bouliane, and his French counterpart, Tristan Murail: our composers are travelling from sea to sea!
Ana Sokolović, Géométrie sentimentale (1997)
flute, oboe, clarinet in B flat, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano, and string quintet
Commission: ECM+, with support from the CCA
Ana Sokolović, Ciaccona (2002)
clarinets, trumpet, piano, two percussions, violin, and double bass
Denys Bouliane, Du fouet et du plaisir (1996-97)
piccolo, oboe, two clarinets, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussions, piano, two violins, viola, cello and double bass
Tristan Murail, Le Lac
Founded in 1919, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is now one of the three largest orchestras in Canada and gives over 150 concerts each year.
The SMCQ has been moving in step with the lively rhythms of new music for almost fifty years. With its regular concert season, its Série hommage (Homage Series), an international festival, and a young listener's programme, the society has served both as a platform for today's composers and as a window on creative works for everyone.
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The cruise, for the most part, was enjoyable. We went up to the Serenity Deck for adults only to look around and lounge for awhile. I was surprised to see the water slide right next to this area. So, you can imagine the serenity that we had while there.
Our room was on deck six at the front of the ship. I was concerned that it might be too rough, but since we had no stormy weather, I cannot say if it would be rough or not. It is noisy when the ship is docking. The view out the window is said to be obstructive, but we had no trouble seeing the water and had the same view that is shown on the ship's channel to view the water ahead of the ship. There is a walkway that is accessible from doors at each end of the hallway and benches to sit on if you would like to go outside. It was quite peaceful with only a few people wandering by.
We had early dining and I thought the food was good, but nothing extraordinary. I feel the menu has been changed and no long serve escargot as an appetizer. Portions are adequate and there is one menu that remains the same each day. I especially enjoyed the warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert. I was disappointed in the buffet. It was hard to get drinks during busy times, because you had to stand in line to get ice and then go to another machine and stand in line to get tea, water, or lemonade. I would liked to have been able to go and just get a glass that was already poured and waiting. Too many people to deal with just for a glass of tea. I enjoyed eating in the main dining room much better. Our wait staff wss very attentive and it was a relaxing time. The Italian restaurant was too noisy when we were eating there. Above it is a basketball court, or some kind of sports court and it was quite noisy and not relaxing.


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I can't believe it but this year's New York Comic Con is almost here already! I've been running around like crazy and my wife has been sewing Tara Normal dolls like a mad woman! NYCC is on October 8-10th and Tara Normal will be at Booth 2582! I also want to do a Tara Normal meet up at a bar after the con Saturday so let me know any ideas you might have. Here's a look at our new Stuffie Dolls! I really love how these came out. The first two figures are Dr. Frankenkitty and Shadowman! The 'Bloody' variant of Frankenkitty is a NYCC show exclusive so make sure to grab one at the con. The dolls will be on sale at the Tara Normal Store after the show for everyone who can't get to NY so no worries.
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Last we checked, gold was gangbusters, selling for more than $1,700 an ounce.
Maybe that's why Ozzie Smith has decided it's time to sell all 13 of his Gold Gloves to the highest bidders. From a press release:
Laguna Niguel, Cal. (October 16, 2012) – SCP Auctions is proud to announce The Ozzie Smith Collection of baseball memorabilia for its November 2012 online auction. The collection features more than 100 pieces, many of which are Smith's awards and trophies that he collected during his Hall of Fame career. Among the collection highlights are his 13 Gold Glove Awards from 1980-1992, 11 of his All-Star Game rings, and St. Louis Cardinals World Series rings from 2006 and 2011.
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The Jets signed WR Mardy Gilyard to their active roster on Wednesday, the team announced.
AFC East Spin cycle: Pats embarrass Jets, while Dolphins rally for win
On Thanksgiving night, the Patriots handed the Jets a loss to forget, and New England finds itself close to clinching the AFC East for the fourth year in a row.
Ugly loss 'hard to fathom' for Jets coach Rex Ryan
Jets coach Rex Ryan addressed the team's embarrassing Thanksgiving-night loss in a conference call on Friday.
Tebow's rib injury brings more questions to Jets' QB situation
Tim Tebow was active with a rib injury on Thursday night, which made observers wonder about the status of No. 3 QB Greg McElroy.
Patriots force five turnovers, rout Jets
Tom Brady threw three touchdowns and ran for one as the Patriots embarrassed the Jets with a 35-point second quarter in a 49-19 victory Thursday night.
Jets promote three from practice squad
The Jets signed CB Donnie Fletcher, CB Darrin Walls and WR Jordan White from their practice squad to the active roster.
Jets release WR Hill
The Jets cut Jason Hill for the second time this season, releasing the sixth-year wideout on Tuesday.
AFC East Spin cycle: Three 4-6 teams looking up at Patriots
The Patriots dominated in Week 11, extending their division lead to three games over the Bills, Jets and Dolphins, who are all 4-6.
Jets snap losing skid, rout Rams
Bilal Powell ran for the first two touchdowns of his career, helping the Jets end a three-game losing streak with a 27-13 victory over the Rams.
Jets sign RB Bell, release LB Maybin
The Jets signed former Bears RB Kahlil Bell and released OLB Aaron Maybin, according to multiple reports.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots survive; Dolphins, Jets fall flat
While the Patriots escaped with a win over the Bills to extend their lead in the division, the Jets and Dolphins suffered bad losses.
Seahawks stay undefeated at home with win over Jets
Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes in the Seahawks' 28-7 win over the Jets.
Jets look to youth to spark pass rush
The Jets' sack numbers are historically low this season, and they are looking to youngsters Quinton Coples and Ricky Sapp for help.
Jets promote LB Sapp
The Jets signed LB Ricky Sapp to the active roster from the practice squad on Thursday, the team announced.
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The Jets brought back WR Jason Hill and waived rookie S Antonio Allen, the team announced Tuesday.
The New York Jets have placed Hill on injured reserve, ending his season because of a knee injury.||||||| Hill, the Jets' second-round pick in April out of Georgia Tech, sprained the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee in the team's game at Jacksonville on Dec. 9. He did not travel with the Jets for their game at Tennessee Monday night. Hill started his season off strong with five catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener against Buffalo, but struggled with a strained right hamstring and didn't record another reception until five weeks late
Hill is active for Sunday's game in Jacksonville.||||||| The New York Jets receiver, who was dealing with a knee injury, had been listed as questionable Friday.
Hill is active for the team's game against Indianapolis after missing a few weeks with a hamstring injury.||||||| Hill missed last Sunday's game against San Francisco with a hamstring injury.
Hill was terrific in his NFL debut, hauling in five receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns Sunday in a 48-28 rout of Buffalo.||||||| Hill will surely be a popular add this week, but fantasy owners may want to take a wait-and-see approach with the talented rookie receiver. He'll face a much tougher Pittsburgh defense in Week 2.


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The-Dream prescribes some sex therapy on "ROC," the first offering from his fourth album The Love, IV: Diary of a Madman. Over the slinky beat, an Auto-Tuned Terius tells his girl the naughty things he's planning to do in the bedroom. "Take off on my rocket ship/ I know you know what it is," he coos. The bedroom will be rocking tonight.
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I got bored of DmC after half a playthrough. I reluctantly trudged on through it to get to Dante Must Die as I'm a big fan of the franchise and hoped things would improve from there. I was very disappointed, as the game remained incredibly easy. Meanwhile MGR has been kicking my ass on Hard.


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Murder sentence increased for former Stoke Academy footballer
A former Stoke City Academy footballer who murdered his 15-year old girlfriend has had his sentence increased by Court of Appeal judges.
Andrew Hall was originally sentenced in September to life with a minimum of 10-years, for the murder of Megan-Leigh Peat.
His minimum term - the least amount of time he must serve behind bars before becoming eligible to apply for parole - was increased to 15 years by three judges in London today.
Lady Justice Rafferty, Mr Justice Globe and Mr Justice Leggatt agreed with submissions made on behalf of Attorney General Dominic Grieve that the 10-year minimum was too low and did not adequately reflect the seriousness of the crime.


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Matt Kuchar is tied for the lead in the Masters through seven holes, but on the fourth hole he used a ridiculous shot out the sand to gain momentum and build toward tying Lee Westwood and Jason Dufner on top of the leaderboard. He had as good of a lie as you can hope to have in the bunker, but this was just ridiculous.
That was some serious English on that ball toward the end. It's almost as if Bugs Bunny used his magnet from Space Jam on it.


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U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), who represents parts of the Tennessee Valley, is sponsoring a bill in hopes to avoid sequestration.
H.R. 607, sponsored by Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) aims to end or reduce the impact of the upcoming, across-the-board budget cuts.
"I am co-sponsoring this bill to end the sequester, as I have previous bills to help protect our national defense, because the White House and Senate persist in being Absent Without Leave; the Senate has never even voted on any legislation that ends or reduces the impact of sequestration. H.R. 607 replaces sequestration with a delay in the implementation of Obamacare, thereby saving taxpayers $130 billion that can be shifted to restore defense and other program cuts," Brooks said.
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There's the too frequent news in the morning about those who didn't make it through the night because of drug overdose, both legal and illegal.
Tuition Pays for ThisWritten by Walter E. Williams
Faced with the increasing costs of higher education, parents and taxpayers might like to know what they're getting for their money.
"When people have the freedom to choose, they choose wrong." At least, that's what the Elders believe in the world of Jonas — in the latest futuristic movie thriller, The Giver.
Hillary Clinton knows she's in a serious bind where she can neither divorce herself from Obama nor champion his performance.
The complaints against Common Core are liable to grow even more intense now that the College Board's history curriculum has been examined.
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Golden Eagle Marching Band
The Golden Eagle Marching Band (GEMB) is a group of talented student musicians* who add to the collegiate atmosphere at Clarion. GEMB performs at 5-6 home football games, 3-4 PSAC western division away football games, fall pep rallies, the Autumn Leaf Festival Parade, the annual Pennsylvania Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, PA, and in ehibition at selected high school marching band festivals.
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Marching Band website.
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Wind Ensemble is an advanced wind and percussion ensemble. Literature performed includes advanced and medium-advanced standard and new repertoire. Wind Ensemble presents two concerts per semester and provides ceremonial music for winter and spring commencement. An audition is required.
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Symphonic Band meets during the spring semester, and presents one concert each year. Literature performed includes medium-advanced and medium standard and new repertoire. Anyone with a high school band background may register.
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Jazz Band is an advanced wind and percussion ensemble. Literature performed includes advanced and medium-advanced standard and new jazz repertoire. The ensemble meets during the spring semester and presents 1 on-campus and 2-3 off-campus performances each year. An audition is required.
Solid Gold Athletic Band
The Solid Gold Athletic Band (SGAB) is a volunteer ensemble that performs at 5-6 women's (6 p.m.) and men's (8 p.m.) basketball games in Januray and February. A smaller subgroup performs at several wrestling matches. Rehearsals are held in November, December, and January, and prior to each basketball game. The SGAB is not a course and does not have regular meeting times.
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Baja Watch (# RLX1183)
We wish we'd made more, but this product is SOLD OUT.If your itinerary has you spending as much time below the waves as above them, you'll dig the form and function of this sleekly styled watch. Water-resistant to 330 feet and made with a stainless steel case, it's suitable for sport divers and surfers alike. On dry land, its gunmetal dial and leather, polyurethane-coated strap complement any formal or casual outfit. Three-hand quartz movement; date window at 3 o'clock.
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Authorities say they have arrested a former employee of the King Street Grille accused of telling a manager at the restaurant that he would return to the business with a gun.
The Charleston Police Department arrested 23-year-old Shyrome Jaquane Johnson of North Charleston on Wednesday and charged him with intimidation.
Johnson's arrest stems from an incident that happened on April 28 at the King Street Grille on 304 King Street. An assistant manager at the restaurant said Johnson shoved him and said,"No [one] fires me, I quit."
A police report states after a witness stepped between the two men, Johnson grabbed a 10-inch butcher knife and held it in the victim's face and said,"I don't get paid enough at this job to put up with this. I'm going home to get my gun and I'll be back."
Authorities say Johnson then threw the knife down and ran out of the back door.
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Just a 5-hour direct flight south from Dubai is one of the world's most stunning tourism destinations – the United Republic of Tanzania. This East African state of 45 million people is one of the world's fastest growing economies, which is being fuelled by oil and gas exploration, mining, agriculture and tourism. The tourism sector in particular has been growing rapidly with the country welcoming more than 1 million visitors per year. This is no surprise as the country is home to some of the world's iconic tourism attractions and has a unique and colourful history.
Mount Kilimanjaro – This towering snow capped stands at 5,895 metres (19,342 feet) making it the tallest mountain on the African continent and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
The Serengeti – This national park covers 14,760 sq. km and is famous for the annual wildlife migration when between December and July around 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra (along with antelope) gather up their young and start their long trek from Tanzania's Serengeti Plains, further north to Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.
Ngorongoro Crater – Known as the "cradle of mankind" because of ancient finds there led scientists to conclude that all mankind originated from there – effectively making all of us Tanzanians. This IS the world's largest caldera and home to 30,000 large mammals, including the rare black rhino.
The Islands of Zanzibar – This Indian Ocean paradise, was controlled by the Sultanate of Oman for 200 years until 1890, and is home to stunning white sands beaches; exotic spices and a vibrant culture that blends Persian, Arab, Indian, European and Bantu influences. Its capital Stone Town is a maze of streets filled with traditional houses and buildings dating back to the 19th century. Queen's deceased front man Freddie Mercury was born in Stone Town and the house of his birth is a popular photo stop.
1. Go on Safari – Safari means journey in Swahili and it will be an unforgettable trip as Tanzania several National Parks and game reserves where you will easily spot lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos and other large game.
2. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro – One of the most popular things to do is to climb to the summit, a 5-7 day hike not recommended for the faint hearted or the unfit. Although many guides claim that smokers have an easier time at the thin-air high altitudes because of their already diminished lung capacity. If you can climb it run its foothills during the Kilimanjaro Marathon held every March. It is sponsored by Kilimanjaro Breweries and the cold free beers after the race is worth the effort.
3. Ride a Dhow – Take a sunset trip on these single masts and sail vessels in Zanzibar. Another great trip on dhows is a Safari Blue trip which includes swimming in stunning coves, landing on a white sand strip in the middle of the ocean, lunch on a private island and swimming with dolphins. They also supply lots of refreshments which keeps everyone even happier.
4. Eat Local – Tanzania's melting pot of cultures and availability of exotic spices and fresh seafood means the local cuisine is amazing. Try the Zanzibar pilau (similar to Trini pelau), nyama choma (roasted goat meat marinated in spices), mishkakis (beef, seafood, chicken on skewers), pweza (octopus) curried in coconut milk, ugali (white corn polenta) with beans, kachambari salad (a limed juice dressed salad) tandoori grills on the street. The daily Forodhani Gardens food markets in Stone Town, Zanzibar is a must. If you need a Caribbean fix, Velisa's Jamaican Restaurant on Kawe Beach is a must – her stewed oxtail and escovitched snapper are scrumptious, she has a resident DJ names Jah Pete and jazz on Sunday evenings.
5. Drink Local - Drink the local beer – most of them come in giant sized bottles with the best being Serengeti and Kilimanjaro. If you are brave enough try a shot of the local Konyagi – a cheap papaya gin that also comes in penny-cool type packets and will kill every germ in your body. If you are even braver try pombe – the home brewed beer that might include ingredients such as fermented cane juice, bananas, honey, sorghum and exotic herbs. It is frothy and deceptively strong which after imbibing may cause you to change your plans for the rest of the day.
6. Lime like a Trini Dar – Dar es Saalam has numerous bars and activities which makes it a liming haven. The nightlife in Dar is pulsating and exciting with many hotspots opening till dawn. You will hear a lot of bongo flava, which is the infectious Tanzanian R&B/Hip Hop music in most places, but also be prepared to hear Michael Bolton or Celine Dion's greatest hits being played over and over again. The monthly full moon party at Mediterraneo on the beach is a must, as well as crawl through the local bars and clubs in the Peninsula area such as Elements, Maisha, Watanashi Lounge and Q-Bar. The latter is an outdoor bar known for its excellent vibe, good music, and with a nice mix of locals and visitors – and a good chance you will be accosted by a lady of the night. A must attend event is the charity goat races when all the who's who in Dar come dressed up in costumes and you might even see some goats race if you leave the numerous refreshment stands with music, food and dancig
7. Go on a Spice Tour – Take a tour of the spice farms in Zanzibar and see how everything from vanilla, cardamom, cloves, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and nutmeg are grown. You can also learn about the medicinal (and aphrodisiac) properties of the spices.
8. Drink the Coffee – Tanzania is famous for its excellent coffee and boasts numerous cafes serving rich and robust varieties. Visit Zanzibar Coffee House in Stone Town for an excellent cuppa – and their food is excellent as well. Or try Stiggbucks (our version of Starbucks) in Arusha. Take back home some Kilimanjaro branded coffee.
9. Ride a Bajaji – Called tok toks in India, these door-less, small 3 wheeled vehicles are cheap and excellent for getting around Dar es Salaam and most are uniquely decorated – usually with memorabilia of the driver's favourite football team. Make sure to negotiate the price before the driver takes off.
10. Use your Lion King Swahili – Although English is one of the official languages and widely used, using the few Swahili words you've learn from Lion King such as rafiki (friend) and hakuma matata (no worries) will get you some respect with the locals. Few other phrases to use include jambo (hello), habari (what's the news), tafadali (please), and asante sana(thank you very much). If you don't know the Swahili word then usually adding an "i" to the end of the English word works – bill becomes "billi", left becomes "lefti", roundabout becomes "keepi lefti" and school becomes "schooli". Do not however mix up kumi and kuma – one means ten and the other one will get your slap in face from a woman (unless she works at Q-bar – see item 6).
Getting to Tanzania from the UAE
Emirates offers daily direct non-stop flights from Dubai. Qatar and Oman Air also offers daily flights via Doha and Muscat respectively. Other major international airlines flying into Dar es Salaam includes Turkish, Ethiopian, KLM, Kenya Airways, Swiss Air, South African, Air Uganda, Rwandair and Egyptair.
For More Information
Visit the Tanzania Tourist Board website at www.tanzaniatouristboard.com
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Blue Point Crop Circle Extraterrestri - Ale Amber Ale - Blue Point Brewing Company
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Ratings: 22 | Reviews: 18 | Display Reviews Only:
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -5.7%
05-26-2014 18:57:23 | More by Latarnik
New York
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
03-15-2014 23:28:59 | More by Loco_Joe
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
10-16-2012 14:59:31 | More by RblWthACoz
North Carolina
4/5 rDev +7.8%
11-18-2011 00:19:30 | More by tclapper
3.53/5 rDev -4.9%
Pours hazed dark amber with a thin island rather than a head. Some strands of thin lacing stick.
The smell is of strong caramel/toffee - carmelized barley malt with a hint of mint.
The taste is of sweet, slightly burnt, sugary caramel/toffee, with a nod towards chocolate. Malty, with just a touch of minty hops in the finish. There is something "English" about the maltiness (probably the barley that was brought from England).
Medium-to-full bodied, it does have a malty smoothness, despite noticeable alcohol.
The slightly burnt malty character is almost impressive, but alcohol does show a strong hand, and there is just enough minty hop balance (and roast) to keep sweetness reigned in. Interesting, and the one went down pretty easily.
01-30-2010 19:54:16 | More by jwc215
New York
3.38/5 rDev -8.9%
Light beige colored head with decent lacing action. Dark brown brew with some reddish tints.
The aroma of malts,caramel and grains.
The taste was malty,fruits abound and a hint of caramel and light hops.
The feel was medium to full body with medium carbonation.
Notes: Something about the balance. Alcohol not well masked and it just seemed forced. Not so easy to drink but I imagine that this brew would be better in the winter.
07-12-2009 00:51:37 | More by Lexluthor33
New York
3.53/5 rDev -4.9%
This beer poured a red-tinged dark brown with a single-finger tan head. The smell is mostly bready malt with a bit of floral hops. The taste starts off with some sweet malt that's cut quickly by the floral and slightly piney hops. Pretty good balance, not much hops bitterness lingering in the finish. The mouthfeel is slightly thick with subdued carbonation. This is a pretty tasty and drinkable little beer. Not sure how well the gimmick of using malted barley from fields with crop circles helps it, but it's a tasty beer that does the trick without knocking anyone's socks off.
04-20-2009 02:21:40 | More by TheTrevor
New York
3.53/5 rDev -4.9%
Reviewed on 8/5/08. Bottle. Pours a dark mahogany with a thick light tan head. Aroma of sweet, slightly roasted malt and dark fruits. Flavor of sweet fruits, nuts, toasted malt, with a bitter hops finish. Quite drinkable and enjoyable.
7/4/7/4/14 (3.6/5)
12-23-2008 15:15:34 | More by LilBeerDoctor
New York
3.28/5 rDev -11.6%
The beer pours a dark amber/brown color with a thick frothy offwhite head that slowly fades to lacing. The aroma is average. It has a burnt toffee scent along with a warming alcohol aroma. The taste is average. It has a dry alcohol laced burnt toffee taste that goes down bitter and thin and finishes warm and bland. The mouthfeel is average as well. It is a medium bodied beer with adequate carbonation. This is an average beer. I like the burnt toffee concept, but why is it so high in alcohol and thin? Where's the body? It's one and done for me.
10-22-2008 22:33:03 | More by WesWes
New York
2.95/5 rDev -20.5%
bottle. smell was a little toasty and sour(not a good sign)... poured a nice rich copper color with about a centimeter of off-white head. carbonation was present but subtle, not sharp or caustic. toasted maltiness prevailed with some bitterness near the middle that quickly faded. definitely caramel... reminded me of birch beer but not as sweet. medium mouthfeel, not too much and not too little. the alcohol was just right; i can feel it without tasting it. however, nothing really special. it was nice, but once (or twice) is enough.
05-31-2008 05:37:37 | More by getalife2k5
4.22/5 rDev +13.7%
pours an almost hazy med. reddish-copper color with a thick tan head which sits there for a moment leaving a moderate lacing in my nonic ; a bit of a subdued smell, but a great one, toasty cereal grains, caramel, dark fruits, a hint of licorice and floral hops, it's got it all, just not quite enough of it, this is this beers only downfall; a rich, nutty, toffee-like flavor with raison asserting itself and a good hop bite in balance w/ the huge malt flavor, a bit of mineral in the finish, an excellent overall flavor ; a robust med. bodied brew that finishes a bit dry, actually, with an average level of co2 ; pretty drinkable considering the ABV, but so good you can't help but have more than a few
05-24-2008 07:26:41 | More by animal69
New Jersey
3.35/5 rDev -9.7%
12 oz, single bottle copped from Monarch Liquors in New York...
Didn't realize that this particular brew was from Blue Point - a company from which I've sampled quite a few beers from in the past...
Pours a deep, dark, ruby-red, mahogany color with a minimal frothy head that left quite a bit of lacing around the glass...
Mild, amber, grainy, earthy aroma that was quite subtle and not very assertive...
Taste strongly complemented the smell, with a decent suggestion of malts, hops, amber, grains, and earthy notes...
Average mouthfeel coupled with an equally average level of drinkability make this a decent beer but nothing above and beyond...
Average - nothing special...
04-26-2008 21:55:56 | More by dsa7783
3.55/5 rDev -4.3%
Bottle courtesy of joeybeerbelly.
Beautiful reddish amber color with a small head.
Smells very sweet and malty, mostly sweet though. Very unusual aroma.
Tastes very sweet and malty just like the smell would indicate. Seems to be a bit of fruit in the taste as well. Very drinkable beer. I liked this offering.
Thanks, Joe!!
02-04-2008 03:01:20 | More by Tilley4
New York
4.5/5 rDev +21.3%
12oz bottle, served in a standard pint glass.
A - clear, amber color with a good 2" tan colored head of foam that eventually settles to a layer, leaving lots of sticky lacing on the glass.
S - rich, roasted barley malt aroma with some bitter hop smell, it's not sweet smelling for sure.
T - rich and malty, bitter bite, very dry finish. Good bitterness on the after taste.
M - medium bodied with smooth carbonation.
D - easy drinking beer, it's not too filling and I enjoyed the taste.
Final Note: There's more info on this beer at their website, if you want to copy and paste the address to your browser...
01-23-2008 23:03:15 | More by JoeyBeerBelly
New York
3.98/5 rDev +7.3%
As a note I think there is some confusion about this beer on the database. This beer is brewed by Blue Point and not Brickhouse. There is a duplicate entry for this beer under the Brickhouse brewery. Anywho onto the review. This beer pours a slightly hazy deep brown color with a light tan head. The smell is of toasted malt, roasted nuts, and a wine like aroma, similar to an old ale. The taste is of toasted malt, roasted nuts, and a very light grassy hop in the end. It has an almost chocolate like finish. The feel is a lot thicker than expected, with slightly soft carbonation and a quite smooth feel. A very enjoyable, complex, and unique brew.
01-20-2008 04:54:23 | More by Gmann
4.13/5 rDev +11.3%
This was a darker amber ale than expected with nice carbonation and really good hops and a little spice. It's served on tap at Waterfront Ale House in Brooklyn. It almost had a taste of a dark beer, but that's probably due to my ignorance of the amber style. Delicious and robust.
08-23-2007 14:54:02 | More by patelc75
New Jersey
2.48/5 rDev -33.2%
As a big fan of the X-files (with mulder, I mean really, X-files without mulder is like a menage-a-trois without the women) I had to try this one...
2 fingers of soapy white head, nice clean amber tone, head is really soapy (large bubbles) it settles down into an O-ring within a couple of minutes, slight carbonation plays peek a boo with you inside the glass, not bad, nothing to make me go hmmm
aroma takes some work to detect, somewhat sickly sweet malts, some toasted caramel notes. I shouldn't have to snort lines of this beer to get some odor...
taste etc...
the carbonation is low and flat-ish feeling which makes the body of this not so good, mild malts with some mild bitterness, that typical "amber" flavor is in there in the aftertaste but this is pretty underwhelming. the whole beer itself is pretty underwhelming. The alcohol also does tingle the tummy letting you know it is there. I suppose this could compete in the macro market as it is not assertive in any way shape or form (not even in a weather balloon)
mostly a gimmick brew, I can't recommend this one. Aliens should come back and kidnap this beer...
08-09-2007 02:32:33 | More by Ego
New York
3.13/5 rDev -15.6%
Contract brewed for Blue Point in Baltimore MD. according to the lable. Billed as an " Extraterrestri- Ale , Amber Ale - @ 6.7% abv. Bottle blurb states this beer is brewed using "genuine imported crop circle barley from Englands most famous crop circle farm". OooooK...
Pours a deep reddishy amber with a tight off white head - some drippy lace. Carbonation is slow and steady, beer is very clear.
Aroma is nearly non existant - some malty notes of cookie batter and toffee/ demarera, but very light.
Good up front sweetness with some rich malt character typical of strong English ales. The malt flavors carry through the mildly metalic hop bite that leaves a fuzzy- fizzy mouthfeel behind. Body is very thin for a 6.7% Amber
( XESB by my book) and the tasty caramel malt gets lost somewhere in the middle.
Finish is quite hoppy with a nice lingering earthy bitterness.
Slightly heavy handed on the bittering hops for an Amber / ESB in my book, but I think the excessive filtering and / or fining probobly sucked alot of the life out of this one.
Contarct brews; usually good enough to try out of curiosity, invariably not good enough to buy again. Such is the case ( again) for me with this one.
08-04-2007 02:35:16 | More by Shiredave
New Jersey
4.38/5 rDev +18.1%
Appearance: pours a clear copper color with a 1" head that lasts several minutes. When it falls a thick surface foam remains. Spotty lacing paints the glass.
Smell: caramel and mild fruit sweetness are simple but pleasant on the nose.
Taste: plums, red grapes, big caramel sweetness, and a hearty bitterness makes up a a very flavorful ale. The hops came through like some other fresh hop ales do - flowery and bold.
Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Crisp at the start, smoother towards the finish. Very brief aftertaste.
Drinkability: this is an easy to beer that has enough body and fresh bitterness that will excite your tastebuds all day long. Great beer here.
05-23-2007 12:08:40 | More by Gavage
New York
4.2/5 rDev +13.2%
5/19/2007 12 oz. No best by date.
Pours a crystal clear amber topped by a thin film of tight tan head.
Roasted cashews with a hint of caramel and peat as well as some bitter herbs.
Chewy, yet creamy mouthfeel leads off this stellar offering. Roasted nuts accompany a rather caramel sweet malt backbone that is tinged with muted hints of fresh hops. A beautiful session beer, this is superbly crafted. Blue Point has struck the nail on the head with this one.
05-19-2007 20:46:30 | More by cbl2
4.1/5 rDev +10.5%
I was touted on to this by a friend as we participated in a tasting at Shoreline Beverage in Huntington, NY yesterday with the founder, Dudley Cates. He was standing outside the Shoreline with a table set up and a cooler of his Crop Circle beer. Apparently, this beer was a collaboration between Dudley and Mark at Blue Point Brewing to create a chewy, malty, and English style like ESB. Well, it worked out to be a very good beer.
Dudley poured me several samples of this malty beer, which resembled Chocolate Quik, and I noted the absence of the hop madness Blue Point usually engages in. It was very smooth and had a little taste of Watney's Red Barrel meets Double Diamond.
Dudley asked me what could make it better or what helpful critique could I master in front of the Shoreline temple of beer: I asked where I could get a half barrel for a party....
04-22-2007 15:38:10 | More by bonbright7
New York
4.38/5 rDev +18.1%
Blue Point Breweries second IPA hit the spot. It pours to a dark amber with a nice head. The taste is by far the best IPA I have ever tried. This beer has a great balance of something you can drink all night and still absolutely full of flavor. This is one of BPB's premium beers, along with Hoptical Illusion, it is definatley worth a try. The only place I have seen this offered is at the brewery, so if you are out there certainly try a Crop Circle. Well done again guys at BPB
02-20-2005 13:47:18 | More by Biggness
Blue Point Crop Circle Extraterrestri - Ale Amber Ale from Blue Point Brewing Company
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The cost of sending most letters and packages increased slightly on Sunday, when the U.S. Postal Service adjusted its rates to help cover the costs of delivering the mail.
Forever Stamps, the ones that remain good despite future postal rate increases, increased to 46 cents.
Here's a rundown of price increases:
- Letters (1 oz.) — 1-cent increase to 46 cents
- Letters additional ounces — unchanged at 20 cents
- Letters to all international destinations (1 oz.) — $1.10
- Postcards — 1-cent increase to 33 cents
The USPS also introduced a new First-Class Mail Global Forever Stamp. The stamp allows people to mail letters anywhere in the world for $1.10.
In addition, several new shipping services products will be available in January. Free tracking will be offered to all packages, including retail Priority Mail and Parcel Post.
Priority Mail rates also will see an increase. The new rates are as follows:
- Small box — $5.80
- Medium box — $12.35
- Large box — $16.85
- Large APO/FPO box — $14.85
- Regular envelope — $5.60
- Legal envelope — $5.75
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Last week, the president of a very successful Atlanta company asked me this question: Should I micromanage this executive, or should I let him make this decision that I know from my past experience could fail and cost us millions of dollars?
If he had asked you that question, what would you have said? I think this is the most difficult part of leadership. It doesnt matter if youre trying to manage your teenage son or a seasoned executive, or the American public. When do you let them go? If its their responsibility; how are they ever going to learn if you make all the big decisions for them? On the other hand, if they make a huge mistake, can you live with it?
Complicating this issue is the fact that some people want to be micromanaged. Really. Not just in business, but in life. Think of the millions of Americans who want to be micromanaged by our government.
Out of the 100 million who are enrolled in at least one welfare program, how many really need the food stamps and the other safety nets, and how many millions take them just because its easier than working? Weve gone from 17 million on food stamps 13 years ago to 46.4 million today. Sure, most of them deserve it, but what if only 1 million dont?
My Irish ancestors used to talk about coming to America. It was the Land of Opportunity. They didnt want handouts; handouts are nothing but micro-management and they had plenty of that from their English landlords in Ireland. They wanted the chance to work, to make their own decisions, to determine their own future. Whatever happened to that America?
Maybe my Atlanta president finds himself in this micro-management dilemma because his executive is waiting breathlessly for him to step in and make this big decision. If it fails, it will be the presidents fault. Is this whats happening to America? Let the government decide our health-care plan, and if it doesnt work, we can say: told you so. Its not our fault. That way, we dont have to budget our own money to handle our own health-care needs.
On the other hand, maybe my Atlanta president is a control freak and nobody can make decisions as successfully as he can. After all, he was the one who started this company and he is the only one who guided it through the recession. Maybe he should make all the big decisions himself. Is this what our government thinks? Americans arent too good at managing themselves; we better do it for them.
Here is my advice to business presidents, government officials and parents -- all of whom are entrusted with the power to lead: When youre faced with the decision To Delegate or Not To Delegate, answer these four questions:
Is this person well trained? Teenagers need to be trained over and over again; most executives get it right away; Americans have enjoyed freedom for 238 years. How about this person?
Does this person want the responsibility? Extroverts usually want to grab more responsibility than they can ever possibly handle; introverts quite often examine it carefully before they take it. Does this person really want to step up?
Am I a control freak? Remember, power corrupts. It corrupts our minds into thinking that we are the only capable people around. Is this person capable?
Can I trust this person? Ah. This is the big question. If I know I am not a control freak, and I know this person has had all the training he needs, and he seems to want to accept the responsibility -- but if I cant trust him, the game is over.
When my Atlanta president asked me his micro-management question last week, I asked him this: Tell me, has this executive performed well in the past? Has he ever lied to you about his work? In other words, do you really trust him? There was a long pause. Finally, the president said: You know, hes a great guy and I like him, but I really cant trust him. Then, I said, You really dont need him. Game over.
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The confluence of seeing and observing is central to the concept of mindfulness, a mental alertness that takes in the present moment to the fullest, that is able to concentrate on its immediate landscape and free itself of any distractions.
Mindfulness allows Holmes to observe those details that most of us don't even realize we don't see. It's not just the steps. It's the facial expressions, the sartorial details, the seemingly irrelevant minutiae of the people he encounters. It's the sizing up of the occupants of a house by looking at a single room. It's the ability to distinguish the crucial from the merely incidental in any person, any scene, any situation. And, as it turns out, all of these abilities aren't just the handy fictional work of Arthur Conan Doyle. They have some real science behind them. After all, Holmes was born of Dr. Joseph Bell, Conan Doyle's mentor at the University of Edinburgh, not some, well, more fictional inspiration. Bell was a scientist and physician with a sharp mind, a keen eye and a notable prowess at pinpointing both his patients' disease and their personal details. Conan Doyle once wrote to him, "Round the centre of deduction and inference and observation which I have heard you inculcate, I have tried to build up a man who pushed the thing as far as it would go."
Over the past several decades, researchers have discovered that mindfulness can lead to improvements in physiological well-being and emotional regulation. It can also strengthen connectivity in the brain, specifically in a network of the posterior cingulate cortex, the adjacent precuneus, and the medial prefrontal cortex that maintains activity when the brain is resting. Mindfulness can even enhance our levels of wisdom, both in terms of dialectism (being cognizant of change and contradictions in the world) and intellectual humility (knowing your own limitations). What's more, mindfulness can lead to improved problem solving, enhanced imagination, and better decision making. It can even be a weapon against one of the most disturbing limitations that our attention is up against: inattentional blindness.


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getting through a renovation
OK- my daughter closed on her house on Friday. On Saturday they went in and started demolition. They are taking out and replacing all the floors, gutting and redoing the main bath and the powder room, as well as painting the kitchen cabinets and the bedrooms.
They have to work with water damage from a leaky toilet, as well as cat pee absolutely everywhere!
Oh yes... and they have about a week to get it all done and get moved in. (because we have sold our house and they live with us)
I can help with a lot of this- and my daughter is looking for my guidance. But she's also driving me crazy!
Just now she called in a panic because she needs paint for the baseboards and trim. I told her to pick a shade of white that she likes (in semi-gloss) and plan to do all the trim work in the house the same color.
Easy, right?
Not so much. She's worried about picking the wrong white.
Can we survive the next week?
Wow, all that in one week! It is going to be a crazy busy week for sure!
I feel for your daughter. White can be a difficult color to choose as there are so many versions of white, and some are great and some aren't, depending on your light.
Keep us posted on your progress! And I am sure you will survive!
Good luck next week!
Lots of coffee, wine or chocolate coming your way.
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~So are the days of our lives
You can help as best as you can, but you'll be leaving shortly and the kids will need to do stuff on their own as best as they can. We were transferred early on in our life-moved to new town where I knew absolutely no one, house needed paint and some updating, I had a 3 week old and 2 year old and my DH travelled alot for job. Boy, did my big girl panties go on real quick. Looking back, it was the best experience for us and taught us to rely on each other and stand on own on two feet.
Good luck.
tomato talk her into bright white for now..no matter what color she chooses for the walls and ceiling, it won't look "dingy" against them....
big warning!! when they remove the old carpet/flooring! be sure to have them paint/seal the SUB floor!!! i'm a cat person and it goes everywhere, down...in fact, we're going to have to remove dry wall in one area...oh, and btw you are great mom!!!
My paint recommendation is BM ow 30. It is a soft white and I have used it throughout my house for over 40 years. The paint store tells me this is the white our museum usees.
Your DD sounds like my DD. . . indecisive whereas I am the opposite!
Good luck to you all!
Before I discovered this forum and others, I didn't know to stress over white trim paint. I picked SW Dove White in semi-gloss and it looks fine with all my wall paint selections.
Maybe I just don't know any better .
Not to make light of others concerns, I would probably be more picky about a white for my cabinets which would lead to the right white for trim.
"Fresh as the first snowfall, this clean, crisp, multi-purpose white is a perennial favorite for trim, ceilings, and walls."
Quote is from BM's site but it is a nice white.
Good luck, hope you all stay sane!
"I have always had an aversion to the concepts of in style and out of style." ~Rose Tarlow
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You've probably already researched this but I can recommend the enzyme products for removing cat pee smell. Once one of our cats was closed in a bedroom while we were away and I bought a gallon of enzyme product and it worked very well. Can't remember the brand I used but it's probably one of these or a similar product.
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More important than paint colors is to SEAL everything the cats could possibly have wet on.
They may have even sprayed the walls. We even sealed our concrete basement floor from the previous owners cats. My neighbors sealed everything just from the previous smokers in their house.
Wow, I wish all of you the best of luck! If your daughter is not too sure of what shade of white, tell her to find something around the house that is the color of white she likes. (Could be a cotton ball, a coffee filter, whatever.) From there she can take it to the paint store and chose the white that is closest.
A neighbor's huge tree fell on our house 3 weeks ago during a thunderstorm so I know what you are going through.
Fortunately for us, we were in another part of the house or we would have been crushed to death.
Because of the danger and devastation, the township ordered us to move to a hotel till the offending trees were down.
Luckily, our "once" screened-in porch and some of the house roof are the things that took the heaviest hit.
The inspector pushed our permit up to the front of the list and our contractor was able to start immediately.
My point is, it is taking them 2 weeks to do this job (weather conditions included), so I was wondering whether, under the circumstances, the people you sold your home to would be kind enough to allow you grace of another week to get your daughter's place move-in ready.
There is so much more to do with her place than mine and I realize it is mostly all indoor and that weather shouldn't impinge on the resulting time but still...
Since it's been a week, she's probably moving in by now and will hopefully will have figured it out while there was some time.
My priorities would have been getting the floor in the bathroom fixed and getting rid of the cat pee stink. While inconvenient, finding the perfect color and painting (or repainting) once moved in is a project that can be accomplished over time if need be. Clean and safe are always my first priorities. Ugly can be dealt with later.
So, with all that, did you manage to not to lose your own mind since you're moving too???
For the cat pee thing, I used to visit an adoption center for cats on my lunch. It was in a mall in a nice area of town and they handled only stray/abandoned animals. There were probably between 20 and 30 cats and most were allowed out of the cages to socialize and play throughout the day.
When there are that many animals in an area there WILL be incidents of territory marking and inappropriate elimination. It always amazed my that there were never any bad odors. Since I have always had several cats and am familiar with the problems that arise, I asked them how they controlled the inevitable odors. Their answer was 1 part bleach in 10 parts water. The beauty of it is that it's cheap and readily available in any laundry room. I haven't and wouldn't recommend trying it on carpet or fabrics though, but it works great on hard surfaces.
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Surrounded by beauty... steeped in history
An intimate family home, the history of the Vyne spans the centuries. From its royal beginnings in Tudor times to its place today as a intriguing retreat for you to explore, you can lose yourself in the surroundings that inspired great authors such as Jane Austen. Discover a chapel where sunlight streams in through stained-glass windows, a ring that may have inspired Tolkien or an oak gallery fit for a king.
You could enjoy the view from the house in winter of the first hoarfrost or the autumnal glow of the woodland on a misty morning. Can you see yourself spending lazy summer days picnicking on a lawn that stretches to a shimmering lake?
The gardens are a peaceful escape with secret picnic spots, or you can stroll by the ornamental lake. Why not take in the restored Walled Garden, now a working kitchen garden providing delicious, fresh and seasonal produce to our Tudor tea-room.
The ancient woodlands are a great place in every season from the carpet of spring bluebells to autumn leaves. Sneak into the wetland bird hide and experience glimpses of wildlife. Come alone or with friends and family, there's plenty to see and do for all ages of adventurer.
Summer gardens
See our wild gardens teeming with cowslips and buttercups over the summer months. Our formal gardens will be full of dazzling tulips and the hot herbaceous borders will come alive with exotic plants when the hot weather really hits.
Woodland wildflowers
If you fancy taking a walk through our ancient woodlands, see how many different species of wildflowers you can see adorning the paths.
Family fun this summer
See our sensuous gardens and countryside at this spectacular time of year. Bring the family to have a go at geocaching and orienteering or see what trails we have out in the grounds. Why not sit by the shimmering lake with a picnic on a lazy summer afternoon?
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Discover our past
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Jimmy picked up me, as well as the rest of this week's clients, and drove us in the TSL van to the small airport on the city's outskirts. Inside the van, a large sign read, "Marlin Lovers Please Have Passports Ready," and the palpable sense of anticipation at reaching our destination was stoked by a video of clients tussling with giant blacks.
As is common with world-class fishing resorts, the clientele had a decidedly international mix, and as we began our hour-long flight toward the jungle, I did my best to converse with a father-son duo from Austria and a handsome French couple. Every passenger seemed to glow with the possibilities that lied ahead.
TSL literature mentions that the resort is located "in what can only be described as National Geographic country." By the time we'd been loaded on skiffs and began our short boat ride over to the resort's grounds, I'd been convinced of the validity of this claim.
We motored north. The banks of the river were lined with jagged cliffs and dense tropical forests, giving rise to a feeling that we were entering an area so untouched and remote that I had a hard time imagining we'd soon be pulling into an oasis of civilization. Within minutes, though, we'd made our way to the docks of TSL and found ourselves sipping drinks on the veranda overlooking exclusive Piñas Bay.
Later that evening, guests gathered for our first dinner at the open-air dining pavilion next to the pool. Though many of the guests were experienced anglers, they listened intently to dockmaster Albert Battoo's fishing and tackle tips that are unique to Tropic Star. While trolling lures works, slow-trolling three live skipjacks at once on Cape Fear rods with Shimano Tiagra reels spooled with Ande 50-pound line is the favored method. He whipped out a package of 15-foot-long leaders of 300-pound-test, which were attached to the biggest circle hooks I'd ever seen.
Good lord, I thought, whatever requires a hook that big is truly a monster!
What really piqued my interest, though, was his description of the way the fights with blacks commonly play out: Though the fish average 400 pounds, these catch-and-release battles are usually over in 10 minutes. How was that possible, especially considering the relatively light tackle? This I had to see!
The next morning, I was so excited that it was all I could do to wolf down some coffee and perfectly cooked eggs before scampering down the dock with my gear. While the rest of the guests finished their breakfasts, I watched the mates and support crew ready the boats and tackle in a flurry of predawn activity. All 12 of the lodge's fleet of 31-foot Bertrams were being primed for battle. Deckhands eagerly lined up to receive their share of fresh bait that was being netted from the end of the pier.
Each boat in TSL's fleet is named after a country or state. Today I'd be riding on Scandia, captained by Gustavo. By the time Albert introduced us and we exchanged pleasantries, 6:30 had rolled around. As the morning light rose through the tropical forest, I made out the silhouettes of the anglers I would be accompanying that day ambling down the dock, and within minutes, the entire squadron of boats was racing out of the bay in formation, vying for first shot at the schools of skipjack bait that lay just beyond the reaches of the cove.


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Mighty Mo. Mister Mom. The Big Muddy.
You've heard all of those nicknames for momentum before.
On the 1st of June, the Detroit Tigers -- everyone's preseason favorites in the American League Central -- got blown out by the Yankees and fell six games behind the first-place Chicago White Sox. Four weeks later, the Tigers were still five games behind the White Sox.
Then the Tigers went on a tear, winning 14 of their next 18 games. Suddenly, they were in first place. Suddenly, all those preseason predictions made an awful lot of sense. Now that the Tigers were finally in first place, they might just hit the autopilot and cruise all the way home to an easy division title. By golly, they had momentum.
Except there's no such thing as momentum in baseball. The Tigers spent four days in first place. They fell out of first place on the 25th of July, and they've been fighting to get back there ever since. They've gotten close, in fact they might actually have been tied for first place for an hour or two, somewhere. But five weeks later, the Tigers still haven't finished another day in first place.
The 2nd of September might finally be the glorious day. Despite coming off a sweep by the Royals, the Tigers have a shot at finishing this weekend in first place. Well, tied for first place. They're three games behind the White Sox. They're hosting the White Sox in a three-game series. Sweep the Sox, and boom they're tied.
Sweeping is hard, though. Realistically, the Tigers should be happy with two out of three. That would cut the deficit to just two games, which is significant but hardly worrisome. Lose two of three, though? Falling four off the pace in early September is a problem. And if the Tigers somehow get swept -- again, that's unlikely -- then things look real bad for them. Because you rarely make up six-game deficits against good teams in four weeks. Especially against a good team that a) plays 17 of its last 29 games at home, and b) plays 18 of its last 29 games against the Royals, Twins, and Indians.
The Tigers have even more games (19) against the division's weak sisters. But 16 of their last 29 games are on the road. Which puts them at a small but decided disadvantage.
Friday night's lid-lifter features Jake Peavy against Doug Fister. Slight edge to Peavy, balanced by Tigers playing at home.
Saturday's game features ex-Twin Francisco Liriano against Max Scherzer. Since joining the White Sox, Liriano's pitched essentially the same as he did with the Twins, which is to say he's been perfectly decent but hardly exciting at all. Maxwell Meanwhile Scherzer has been quite exciting, though! Scherzer leads the major leagues with 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Scherzer's also given up 22 home runs. The White Sox rank second in the league in home runs. So that could be exciting, also.
But what's supposed to most exciting comes Sunday night on ESPN, when Cy Young candidates Chris Sale and Justin Verlander are supposed to face off. I know it's a holiday and everybody's supposed to be outside grilling, or shooting off bottle rockets to celebrate the Wobblies or whatever, but it seems like if you're going to watch any television or listen to any radio or make sweet love to your smart telephone at some point this weekend, that's the time.


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Book your room at Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Standard Double or Twin RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Superior Double or Twin RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Business Double or Twin RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
Junior Suite, 2 Queen BedsMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
Standard Double Room Single UseMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Luxury hotel with free wireless Internet
In business park
Set amid the offices and landscaped gardens of Schiphol-Rijk business park, this hotel is 4 km (3 mi) from the airport and 21 km (13 mi) from Amsterdam's city center. The hotel offers a 24-hour free shuttle service to and from Schiphol airport.
Hotel restaurants
This 10-story hotel offers a bar, two restaurants, and 15 meeting rooms, as well as complimentary access to a 24-hour health club with a 48-station gym, sauna, and steam room.
Wireless Internet
Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's 279 contemporary-style guestrooms feature wireless Internet access, and private bathrooms with power shower/tub combinations.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Guests of the Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol have complimentary access to a 24-hour health club with 34 cardio machines, 14 resistance machines, 8 spinning bikes, 8 TVs, a six-person sauna, a five-person steam room, and change rooms with lockers and showers. For a surcharge, personal trainers are available, as well as massage and physiotherapy. The club is open from early morning to mid-evening Monday-Friday, and from mid-morning to late afternoon on weekends.
Throughout the hotel, complimentary wireless Internet access is available, and a 24-hour business center (surcharge) has a PC with high-speed Internet access and connections for laptop users. The conference facilities are extensive and comprise 15 meeting rooms, available in various configurations, of which the largest can accommodate 600 delegates.
Guests have a choice of a gourmet restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine, or a more informal restaurant offering lighter dishes. A bar also serves food and a range of wines, beers, and spirits. For guests departing on early morning flights, the hotel provides complimentary tea, coffee, and croissants at a self-service kiosk in the lobby.
The hotel's complimentary airport shuttle service is available between 6 AM and 23:45 PM.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Total number of rooms - 279
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Number of floors - 9
- Elevator/lift
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Health club
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Computer station
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference center
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (meters) - 1168
- Number of meeting rooms - 15
- Year Built 1999
- Number of restaurants - 2
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 12568
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Steam room
- Wedding services
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
Park your car
Long-term parking (surcharge), Self parking (surcharge), RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
In your room
- Pay movies
- Hair dryer
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Satellite TV service
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Daily housekeeping
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Flat-panel TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Pillow menu
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eat and drink
Talavera - A gourmet restaurant in contemporary style, with silver candlesticks, coffee-and-cream-colored banquettes, and large conical lamps. Mediterranean dishes such as Grilled Scallops with Flash-Fried Red Tuna feature on the seasonally inspired menu, available for lunch Monday-Friday, and for dinner Monday-Thursday. A hot-and-cold buffet breakfast is served daily, and summer barbecues are held on the outside terrace. The Lighthouse - Intimate and stylish, this informal restaurant displays paintings by local artists. The light international menu features pizza, club sandwiches, fish dishes, and a range of wines and spirits. Open daily, from late morning to late evening. Rodolpho's - Off the lobby, and offering the same light menu as the Lighthouse, this contemporary bar is a popular spot for conversation and informal business meetings. Guests relax in bijou armchairs or on padded barstools surrounding the rectangular bar. Open every day and evening.
Guests enjoy complimentary access to the hotel's health club, where a gym has 34 cardio and 14 resistance machines, eight spinning bikes, eight TVs, a six-person sauna, five-person steam room, and changing rooms with lockers and showers. For a surcharge, personal trainers are available, as well as massage and physiotherapy. Fitness facilities are available 24 hours a day. Spa and health facilities are open from early morning to mid-evening Monday-Friday, and from mid-morning to late afternoon on weekends.
A basketball court next door to the hotel is available for guests' complimentary use, and the sidewalks of the business park are popular with joggers. Aviation enthusiasts frequent the large observation platform above the terminal at Schiphol Airport.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
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
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
The fine print for Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
Your pets
Pets allowed
You need to know
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.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same hotel / stay dates).
- A 6 percent city/local tax will be charged
- Breakfast fee: EUR 25 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
- Pet fee: EUR 25 per room, per stay (maximum EUR 25 per stay)
- Deposit: EUR 50 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
We should mention
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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Black Hawk County Auditor Grant Veeder said, this is certainly not one of his most successful election days. He's happy they were able to get results out before midnight, especially considering the issues they had. Long lines, machine problems, and even confusion over where to vote added up to a difficult day at the Black Hawk County Courthouse.
Things were pretty calm Wednesday in the Auditor's Office. It was a stark contrast to what was happening at polling locations across the county on Election Day.
Veeder said, after a record early voter turnout, he expected Election Day to run smoothly.
"We thought, well, this might be an indication that there will be lower turnout at the polls. Maybe this will alleviate some of the problems at the polls," said Veeder.
There were fewer day-of voters -- the problem was, many still needed to register to vote.
"We'll try to do things in the future like, separate people that are registered from people that aren't registered to try to make things move faster. But that's probably going to mean that we'll need more staff, more equipment, and in some cases, more space in the polling places," said Veeder.
Meanwhile, an issue came up while counting absentee ballots in Waterloo. One of the machines failed to record 5,000 votes on a computer chip.
"We did have the results on a tape that was run before they took the card out of the machine over at City Hall. So what we had to do was create a spreadsheet that had all the results and then add in the results from that machine," said Veeder.
Because of these issues, counting the votes took longer than expected. But Veeder believes the unofficial totals are accurate -- and more importantly, is thankful people waited out the line, and the results.
"We apologize to the people who had to wait a long time. We thank them for their patience," said Veeder.
There are still about 2,000 absentee ballots out in the county. Veeder believes only a few hundred, or even just a few dozen, will be returned. At least four hundred people decided to vote the polls instead.
Veeder said, many people were also upset after waiting in line for an hour or more, and then finding out they were in the wrong location. he explained, this was one area in which he believes the office was quite proactive. Reminders went out to all registered voters in the spring with their current polling location. The information was also readily available on the county and state websites.


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Consistent burly climbing for a stellar, freeride downhill Near Bozeman, MT
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Beehive Mountain is located in the southern portion of the Spanish peaks Wilderness Area of the Gallatin National forest, a little over an hour south of Bozeman, and just North of Big Sky Ski Resort. It is a pristine Alpine environment but has one of the shortest approaches in the state for such climbing. There are quite a few routes on the southeast face, all multipitch trad routes from 5.6-5.11 on high quality granite gneiss.
Getting There
From Bozeman take 191 south toward Big Sky. Turn west at the Big Sky Road and go into the Mountain Village(9.5 miles). Continue past the Village for another 1.5 miles and turn right on Beehive Basin Road, which is well marked. Follow signs for the trailhead, another 1.8 miles. It is a 4 mile hike to the basin, which provides nice camping(Wilderness) and another 1.5 miles to the summit.
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Bees Knees Variation 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b MT : Beehive Peak
A variation to Javaman: Doug and I went up to do Javaman on Beehive and wound up accidentally doing this variation finish which turned out to be amazingly fun. I don't think it's been done, and if it has not often because it was covered in lichen. Everything on the established route was much cleaner.Anyway, climb Javaman through the crux corner and turn the crux overhanging corner following the diagonal crack left. From here I belayed directly below the vertical crack that breaks off into the CT...[more] Browse More Classics in MT
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