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Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale 2008 - Stone Brewing Co.
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Ratings: 323 | Reviews: 260 | Display Reviews Only:
3.88/5 rDev -4.9%
08 release obtained from Tom's Farm in Corona on my way home from work.
Poured this into a pint glass, cloudy with a deep orange/amber hue. Gave me a nice cream colored, two finger head that left beautiful lace rings down the sides of the glass as it was drunk.
Initial smell is an intense bready malt with hoppy grapefruit and alcohol close behind.
Taste of hard hitting caramel malt and citrus hop bitterness. Warmth of the alcohol content is there as well.
Another wonderful brew from Stone. My first plunge into the barleywine world and it didn't disappoint. Drinkability is a bit limited due to the alcohol but I could still definitely throw back a couple of these. Good stuff.
08-21-2008 01:11:10 | More by RodBurg
3.88/5 rDev -4.9%
Rosy apricot infused with molten copper. The large lid is both creamy and bubbly, with a color that is some combination of pastel gold and skinless almond. Thick sheets of finely stippled lace cling to the sides of the glass, resulting in eye candy status.
The malts don't contribute much to the aroma and the hops aren't exactly filling the room. The beer smells a bit earthy, with a faint hint of ethanol. Would dry hopping have helped? In spite of a few 4.0s over the years, I've never been that impressed with Old Guardian's nose.
Thankfully, the flavor gives a better accounting of itself. It's hard to know when to drink these brews. They tend to be hot when fresh and the hops fade too much when they're cellared too long. It looks like this 'Early 2008 Release' is in a feel good zone right now, a few months shy of its second birthday.
The prodigous malt backbone provides a 'sugar cookies drizzled with melted caramel' vibe, along with a toasted-earthy-nuttiness that suggests the use of Munich malt (or something in that spectrum). The hops deliver a generous amount of pithy bitterness, with a citrus zest flavor that isn't distinct enough to hazard any specific guesses. It isn't obviously Cascade... or Simcoe... or Amarillo... etc.
If the suggestion box is open, I like to see Stone knock the ABV back a few percentage points. For some reason, this particular beer has never had its alcohol masked very well, no matter how long it's aged. Tongue numbing is not conducive to appreciating a flavor profile that is on the edge of being personality challenged.
The mouthfeel is all kinds of excellent. It's full and crushed velvet plush without being heavy or syrupy in the least. The finish is slightly sticky, but then how could it not be, given all that malt? Ideal carbonation helps immensely and is most likely the key to the whole shootin' match.
As always, I want to like Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale more than I do. The brewery isn't about to change things up in a major way at this point, so I'll just have to resign myself to buying one (and only one) bomber each year.
08-01-2009 14:52:27 | More by BuckeyeNation
3.85/5 rDev -5.6%
'08 22oz picked up at the Coop today for about $6.. poured into my New Belgium snifter.
Very long lasting 2 finger light yellow head.. left ribbons of lace above a slightly hazy light amber/dark gold brew.
Nose is bready malts ... whaffs of caramel .. maybe some earthy/spicy hops .. but a bunch of spicy alcohol .. where are the (American) hops???
Flavor is again pale/toasted malts with a very generous bitter backbone.. big fruity yeast esters .... biscuit malt characteristics ... but really the only thing going on here in a big way is the alcohol. As it warms, an oily hop presence makes itself known.. but again .. this is not a prototypical American hopped BW .. Almost no "C" hops .. more of a "Stone" version of an English BW... fairly thick .. but I think if I burped I may be able to light the fumes... I would swear that there was a small but relevant rye component adding to the spicy flavor.
Don't get me wrong .. this is certainly a pretty good barleywine .. but absolutely does not seem "West Coast" ... Body is big .. alcohol is huge .. malts (pale) are big .. but the traditional left coast hop aroma/flavor profile is nonexistent. If the alcohol wasn't so up front, I could easily drink quite a few of these until my knees buckled.. very drinkable for sure.
What is killing me on this one is, "Will it cellar? Or, Should I drink the hell out of the right now?" I am pretty sure the booze will mellow significantly .. but approaching the bottom of the bottle, I am starting to forgive all my above problems with the '08 OG and beginning to appreciate it for something that is completely different than previous years.
02-14-2008 10:48:50 | More by JohnGalt1
3.85/5 rDev -5.6%
Pours out like a cloudy iced tea with one finger of suds that stick to the rim of the Stone Barleywine glass. Nice to have the right glass.
Smell is a little weak but it is a bit cold.
Taste is strong caramel sugar with just a dash of slight bitterness followed by the alcohol which is very strong here. Mabey if it rests for a year or so it might be a little better.
Mouthfeel is really clean here and this is a well made barley wine. The 2007 was just a tad better than this when it was new but both are top notch.
03-17-2008 22:28:17 | More by peabody
3.85/5 rDev -5.6%
I personally don't see why this beer is reviewed as a vertical; I don't think it's that different from year to year, at least no more than many other seasonals that aren't categorized this way. Anywho, thanks for the birthday present Heather! Complete with an "I love you" ribbon!
Deep amber with a small cap of sticky foam. Fine haze. Lots of pale malt is evident.
Smells of malt with a capitol M. Hope you like malt! A bit of alcohol comes through too, along with lots of NW hops (chinook?). A big old fermented Xmas fruitcake.
First sip reveals first runnings galore. Sticky as hell and dense as tar. Chewy and meaty. Alcohol shows no mercy and is not ashamed to show itself. Tons of hops in here, and dry hopped to oblivion, all bastardized by the huge malt body. I mean HUGE.
Carbonation is on the low side of medium, I think good for the beer. Loads of fruity esters and hot alcohol including higher alcohols. A rude beer in terms of manners, seemingly unsophisticated and wild. Reminds me of B grade homebrew.
Don't get me wrong, I like it. It's just a big beer in every way.
Barley wine fans should love this. Definitely not for everyone though. If your a fan of big beers that show their strength then this is your beer. As for barleywine standards, it certainly makes it's mark, and is well made, but I prefer more subtle examples.
04-10-2009 05:09:58 | More by rayjay
3.85/5 rDev -5.6%
Got ahold of a bomber from the "Limited Early 2008 Release." Decanted into a pint glass. Pours a cloudy yellow-orange with a small white head. Lots of lacing on the glass.
Aromas of honey and syrup up front. Piny. Toasty grain aroma. Citrus and pine hops.
Flavors start out big, bold, and roasty. Some nice prickly hop flavors. Again, the sweet honey and grain, too.
Medium-bodied. Thicker mouthfeel.
Pretty good barley wine. I'd be curious to get another bottle and let it age a bit. Definitely worth trying a couple times.
04-11-2008 13:16:17 | More by ndekke39
3.85/5 rDev -5.6%
Hmmm, not exactly what I think of when I think of a barley wine.
This is more like an 'Imperial IPA', if there was such a thing. It's pretty dang hoppy and, despite what the other reviewers say, I don't find the alcohol particularly well hidden, reducing the drinkability.
Overall, I'd say it's not exactly a barley wine, and decently enjoyable, but not quite on par with some of Stone's other offerings.
03-15-2008 07:40:55 | More by watchnerd
3.85/5 rDev -5.6%
2008 edition, drank on 9/22/08, aged roughly 9 months (could be more)
This will be my third 2008 Old Guardian. The first two I drank when they were much younger, practically right after it was released.
It pours with a rich copper hue with a pale white head. There is almost no initial aroma, but some hops and a little alcohol make their way to my nose.
The first few sips remind me of Sierra Nevada's Bigfoot. This beer contains similar characteristics to the essential west coast BW, but it lacks the intensity, not to say it's a weak one though.
I'm assuming this beer was modeled after bigfoot because it has the same hop characteristics, perhaps not as much (9 months of aging a bigfoot does not yeild any difference).
You can tell this beer has mellowed out a bit, but it still has some bite to it. There is a slight citrus flavor that I was was balanced out by some sugar flavors, but it works well with the hops. After letting it sit, I could taste the alcohol a little more.
This is a good BW. It covers the basics of the west coast style and I think stone tries to put in a few twists and turns to make it unique. I am curious to see how this beer turns out in another year or so.
09-23-2008 17:39:26 | More by 100floods
3.85/5 rDev -5.6%
22 oz. bottle.
Tried Jul 2008.
Pours with a light yellow head. Minimal carbonation. Clear coppery color. Smells of caramel, alcohol, bananas and brown sugar. Starts with a lot of up front alcohol. Quite bitter. Some banana, honey, caramel and resin. Alcohol is noticeable throughout. Medium body. Finish is resin and alcohol.
01-17-2009 01:39:19 | More by htomsirveaux
3.83/5 rDev -6.1%
Stone old guardian 2008 vintage
Poured from 22 oz bottle into mad elf tulip
Appearence hazy copper/orange
Smell lots of sweet malt and raisins
Taste sweet malt, raisins, caramel, bitter orange peel, pepper
Mouthfeel thick and syrupy, high carbonation helps balance
Overall nice barley wine aged well, would have like to try it fresh but can't travel back in time.
01-28-2012 00:27:46 | More by Fermenticusrex
3.83/5 rDev -6.1%
Poured from a 22oz bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance/Smell - Appears a thick clouded orange/amber with lite carbonation and a quarter of an inch frothy head. Pretty decent retention that leaves a bubble or soapy like ring and no lacing. Smells of loads of pungent alcohol mixed in with some pleasant fruity dates. Sweet cake like malt is present, as well as some aromatic hopy notes. Sweeter malty notes & more pungent alcohol is present as it warms.
Taste/Mouthfeel - Tastes of some nice grape and raisiny flavors, along with sweet malty undertones. Finishes with lots of alcohol and alcohol burn, and a nice burnt like bitterness that lingers. Allot more alcohol burn in the throat as it warms. Mouthfeel is sorta silky, smooth, definitely thick and full bodied.
Drinkability/Final thoughts - This beer is a little rough in the drinkability, because of the very high ABV. I would enjoy about one of these in a great while. These things have to be carefully sipped and savored for sure! I didn't really enjoy all the alcoholic flavors, and of course the burn of it going down the throat.
Still I'm happy to of tried it, very good, you should definitely grab a sample of this if you can. Cheers!
02-06-2009 23:53:40 | More by PintOHops
3.83/5 rDev -6.1%
poors a copperish red with a two finger head that slowly shrinks to a nice lace. pretty good looking brew, stone also has awesome presentation with their artwork and i'm very fond of reading the stories on the back of the bottles. smells malty and bready with a hint of spicyness and alcohol. pretty smooth for a barleywine at this ABV, nice grainy and malty flavor with a bit of alcohol in the finish, not too much hops come through for me and i kind of like that. not as aggressive of a mouthfeel as i'm used to with barleywines, sparkly, nice though. high alcohol, but smooth and tasty, i could do a few of these. i'm pretty sure these would age allright, i doubt one would sit in my fridge for more than a week though.
02-13-2008 18:54:21 | More by GoreStorm
3.83/5 rDev -6.1%
Like the big bottle really forces you to commit. Dirty beige head with large bubbles just over a fingers length tall and lace that really clings to the glass. Looks the color of ice tea and has a kind of a bready smell to it. At first a roasted malt flavor hits you followed by the alcohol then the bitterness of the hops kicks in and leaves a lingering flavor. I could start to feel the effect of the alcohol by the time I was halfway thru my second glass. Not quite as sweet a barleywine as I would like but still very good.
03-19-2008 05:03:00 | More by kurtissellen
3.8/5 rDev -6.9%
A - Pours with minimal head that has pretty good hang time.Nice clear amber color
S -Sweet, nearly molasses smell with mild notes of grapefuit
T - Sweet with undertones of molasses and alcohol yet the bitterness of the hops still comes through in moderate fashion.
M - Nice and thick just as one would expect from the style.
D - Barleywines are quickly becoming my favorite style and this one certainly hits the mark for me.
04-30-2008 01:46:56 | More by FrognutUnl
3.8/5 rDev -6.9%
Appearance - Deep but clear amber. The head is solid and fairly long-lasting for a beer of this gravity.
Smell - Earthy hops and sweet caramel malts. The hop presence is pretty bold, disguising the high ABV.
Taste/mouthfeel - Very rich. Caramel malts are nicely balanced by a strong hoppy bitterness. Estery notes hide in the background, bringing to mind pineapple and mango. Sweet but not cloying; the finish has a slight drying quality that keeps you coming back for more. Full-bodied with a semi-crisp carbonation.
03-01-2008 01:12:28 | More by largadeer
3.8/5 rDev -6.9%
Me and my friend were a bit sceptical about drinking this beer so early at first. And it proved that this one probably would be a lot better in a couple of years, luckily enough we have one more bottle left.
The beer pours a amber color with a big beige head, it looks really nice! And the bottle is classy as always from Stone Brewing.
Aroma has notes of those typical American hops and some fruit-candy-thingy going on. Notes of caramel and rosted malts aswell. Really nice smell actually!
The taste is not as hoppy as one might think at first. It's rather more malt dominated with lots of caramel and fruit candy notes. The only problem is that it doesn't feel mature enough to drink.
A good beer anyway, not the best I've had from Stone, but I think this one would be great in a couple of years.
01-31-2009 12:17:47 | More by Bananaman
3.8/5 rDev -6.9%
22 oz bottle, 2008 edition. Pours a clear copper with 2 cm off-white head. Aroma of malt, apples, grapes, and alcohol. Flavor is spiked apple juice with a slight hint of hops on the backend. Finishes hoppy and alcoholic. Light lacing, light carbonation, medium body, strong alcohol presence. Drinkable, more so to say you have tried it than anything else.
02-21-2008 02:48:10 | More by joekfsu
3.8/5 rDev -6.9%
Poured from a 22oz bomber into a freshly washed sifter. Hazy bronze/amber, small 1/4 inch head with moderate lacing.
Smells piney, grapefruit with a heavy note of caramel pineapple.
Taste is an overpowering display of conflict (not in a bad way). Strong alpha hop characteristics conflicting with belgian triple malt characteristics. Mind blowing strong in character. Strong alcohol notes in the finish that lingers. FULL bodied beast of a barley wine.
I will let my other two bottles sit for a year, should be interresting.
12-29-2008 17:08:35 | More by GordonQuid
3.8/5 rDev -6.9%
A - Dark orange/amber in color. One finger light brown, almost yellowish, head. Little retention and little lacing.
S - Alcohol and a caramel malt sweetness. Hint of earthy hop in the background but the malts and alcohol definitely dominate.
T - Alcohol up front and some malt sweetness. Roasted caramel. Alcohol definitely dominates the flavor though. Might be a good one to cellar for a while and see if it mellows some. This beer improves greatly as it warms. Alcohol becomes less dominate and a sweetness of dark fruits really starts to take over.
M/D - Full bodied and somewhat chewy. A stronng barleywine that is a little rough around the edges. I would definitely like to pick one up and cellar for a year or so.
05-28-2008 01:11:31 | More by ckeegan04
3.8/5 rDev -6.9%
I poured an aggressive 12 ounces of a bomber into a pint glass.
A: It poured a hazy and bubbly amber orange body with a modest half finger light tan head. The head receded to an even cover over the liquid and left a temporary layering of lacing around the collar of the glass.
S: It had an unexpected citrus (tart orange and white grapefruit) hops with a burst of sweet caramel malts.
T: It was a signature Stone produce that constructed a hop and malt profile that was very well balanced. The malts were sweet, syrupy and had a hint of caramel. The hops were citrusy (both sweet and bitter). It had a nice balanced carbonation and finished warm and clean with little residual aftertaste.
M: It was medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, and a clean warm finish.
D: I was a bit overwhelmed by the hops that seemed to dominate and distract from the overall experience. It is a unique barleywine that leaves a memorable impression worth experiencing. However, it is not one I will take long into a session.
04-02-2008 04:21:18 | More by dnichols
New Jersey
3.8/5 rDev -6.9%
Stone has yet another badass brew under its belt. The Old Guardian is the definition of "heavy duty" brewing at its finest. To put it into perspective, I'm not a fan of barley wines but this one is a great beer to consider if you are. The light amber color can be deceiving, take a sip and I hope you're wearing boxing head gear because this beer is trying to back you up against the ropes. You just cut open the gargoyle and there's nothing but alcohol hitting you back. 11.26% in a beer, I hope you're ready to be staring up at the lights. Carbonation attacks the tongue while the bitterness jabs your uvula like a speed bag. Going...going...GONE! And the winner is Old Guardian by KO. I definitely want a rematch.
07-23-2008 01:00:32 | More by JRed
New Jersey
3.78/5 rDev -7.4%
Poured from a bomber into my Chimay Chalise.
Drink this a cellar temperature, folks! I began a review of this when it was a bit colder and the warmup made all the difference.
A-When chilled, a cloudy Apricot copper with an almost non existant head. When it warms up, it has a marked clarity and a slick looking creamy white head....very pretty.
S-Sweet apricot malts and yeast
T-Extremly sweet and alcoholic. Malt and dark fruits and malts, Slight hop bitterness in the finish. The alcohol bite mellows as this warms, but it always present.
M-Well balanced overall with a slick mouthfeel and moderate carbonation.
D-This is decent and drinkable. The label says early 2008 release, so it has had a year to age. I have another in the cellar and will age that another year to see if it mellows a bit more to allow the alcohol to blossom this into something truly remarkable. Worth checking out if you like the style. Cannot drink more than one of these in a sitting however.
Re-review of the cellared bottle on 1.19.11. Age has definately improved the scores at least a half a point, any booziness has receded and it is all sweetness and good, but I think this could even get better as the years go on. Alas, I have no others. Time to buy the current batch and let it sleep.
04-03-2009 01:32:23 | More by caddybuyer
Ontario (Canada)
3.78/5 rDev -7.4%
Classic great barleywine. Medium red grapefruit colour, with lasting off-white head. Aroma of barley and malt. Maly-barley aroma. An above average hoppy barleywine with very good mouhfeel. Fruit, caramel taste a and above average mouthfeel.Middle of road in a great roster of barleywines.
05-18-2009 22:04:10 | More by Sammy
3.78/5 rDev -7.4%
2008 bottle, consumed 01/31/08. Yes, it's young, but I'll probably revisit this vintage several times over the coming years.
Coppery pour, off-white one- finger head. Aroma is grapefruit hops with tobacco notes and some kind of fruit (apricot or plum). Thick mouthfeel, almost syrupy. Mild astringency, some alcohol burn. Flavor is a massive dose of bitter hops immediately, with a bit of medicinal cherry cough drop in there, too. The bitterness subsides fairly quickly (or else my palate is just too blasted to taste the enormity of the hops for long) but lingers as the primary note in the background.
This will improve with age, to be sure.
03-06-2008 04:37:35 | More by charlzm
3.78/5 rDev -7.4%
Split a bomber of this three ways the day before Thanksgiving. Pours a copper brown color with minimal lacing or head retention. Smell is dried fruit, lots of hops... and alcohol. Taste is dried fruit and much hoppier than I want in a barleywine. Moderate carbonation in the mouthfeel. Drinkability is good, but the alcohol may be too much for some.
11-28-2008 15:31:54 | More by jdubjacket
Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale 2008 from Stone Brewing Co.
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this week's edition of Style Guide. This week, break out the streamers and cake, because November 29th is Xweetok Day! Xweetoks and their owners have been waiting an entire year to celebrate this spectacular pet. And what better way to celebrate than dressing up for the occasion? Neopia voted, and here we are to bring you the top ten wearable items made exclusively for the Xweetok!
10. Xweetok Space Boots
Moonwalk your way to the top in these top notch shoes. Released in November 2007, these go for about 5,000 neopoints. These shoes are not only cheap, they are super trendy! These boots are indestructible and definitely made for walking! Sturdy boots will come in handy when dancing up a storm at the party. Everyone can rock these trend setting shoes!
9. Space Pirate Xweetok Trousers
Space Pirate Xweetok Trousers are so out of this world! Fortunately, the price isn't; they go for about 35,000 neopoints and are worth every one of them! Released back in 2010, these trousers are made from temperature controlled denim. These pants can actually go into space with you (granted you are an actual space pirate) or just help you keep your cool when you accidently slip on that piece of cake at the party (yikes!). Distressed denim is totally in right now, whether you are a female or male Xweetok! Slip into a pair of these babies and you're guaranteed to be the life of the party.
8. Lotus Xweetok Wig
This wig, complete with a Lotus flower, is a showstopper! Retailing at 300,000 neopoints (much like the matching dress, see #4) this over-the-top piece is definitely Xweetok Day ready! This beauty is lined with an anti-itch cap, so your precious scalp doesn't get irritated mid party. The flower is 100% secure to the wig, so no accidents while limbo-ing or apple bobbing! The braid, bun, bang combo is always a knockout! Overall, a must have for any girl partygoer!
7. Easygoing Xweetok Shoes
These lovely slip-ons go for about 30,000 neopoints at retail value. Originally released in 2011, these shoes are simply a must have for every female Xweetok on the go. The silver lining on the top of the shoe will perfectly match any look that you want to create. You can run a marathon in these slip-ons, but do not fret, because they have excellent traction so no embarrassing moments this year. (remember last year *shudders*) Even with the price, these shoes definitely should be invited to the festivities this Xweetok Day!
6. Easygoing Xweetok Skirt
Dance the night away in this swing skirt. Valued at 50,000 neopoints, this skirt is surely a dancer's favorite! Pair it with the matching shoes. (see #7 for more info) This skirt is long and flows beautifully on the dance floor, which is where everyone will be rocking this piece. The black cotton fabric is embroidered with red and white flowers at the bottom. This can easily be paired with any top to create a fabulous look. This skirt was released in 2011, along with the rest of the Easygoing Xweetok collection.
5. Space Pirate Xweetok Flannel
Every guy is going to want to dress up to impress those ladies at the party, and what better way than a Space Pirate button down! Released in 2010, it has been a natural charmer ever since. The black and white plaid is a simple yet classic piece that all the minglers are bound to be sporting. The four buttons are made from the best buttons that can be found in Neopia! And only for about 60,000 neopoints, it is a cheap, but quality piece for the talkative partygoer.
4. Lotus Xweetok Dress
This dress is a must have item for any girl who just wants to relax over her holiday. This dress made a flashy debut in December 2009 along with the matching fan, gloves, and wig, (See #8 for more info) but the dress is definitely the showstopper of the group. Created using the finest silks, this dress is built for comfort and mobility. The contrast between the green and pink will make any Xweetok stand out from the crowd. This can be found in the trading post starting at 300,000 neopoints, which is a small price to pay for the overall quality of the gown.
3. Snowy Xweetok Dress
Celebrating in Terror Mountain this year? Ladies, go for the Snowy Xweetok Dress to keep you warm. Drenched in sparkles, this will make you the belle of the ball for sure! It is also fur lined, for extra warmth in the colder climates. The cuffs and bottom are also lined with fur to make a fuzzy fashion statement. Finding this dress has been a challenge since its release in 2008, but if you manage to get your hands on it, be sure to head up north to celebrate! Any snow princess will dazzle under the lights of their festival.
2. Laid Back Xweetok Vest
This sweater vest and shirt combo retails for about 50,000 through 100,000 neopoints. To really create the look of a corporate business man, pair the vest with the Laid Back Xweetok Shirt, and a pair of glasses of your choice. The vest is made out of the finest wool and stitched to perfection! The subtle V neck helps to relax the look and make every male Xweetok look his best for socializing at the party.
1. Xweetok Popstar Dress
Rule the karaoke competition in this preppy popstar gown! This sparkly ensemble released in November 2007, this dress is rarely sold. All the lucky popstars who can come up with enough neopoints to get this rare, classic piece are truly pop princesses. The look features a light pink and white plaid skirt, a hot pink sparkle tank, and a bling-ed out denim vest. The full outfit set includes earrings, a hat, and a microphone. To be a total showstopper at the Xweetok Day party, be sure to grab a popstar dress and sing out at the party.
Well, folks, there you have it; the top ten wearable pieces for the Xweetok Day Festivals. Make sure to grab a piece or two to make you stand out from the other Xweetoks at the parties this year. Knowing the background on these pieces can help you avoid a last minute outfit... or a fashion disaster (we ALL remember last year, don't we?)Thanks for reading, and make sure to tune in next time for another Style Guide!
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Houston Texans
Matt Schaub - #8 - QB
|6' 5"/ 239 lbs.
|Pittsburgh, PA
|Years played
|2004, 3rd round, 27th pick by Falcons
Brees, Zimmer among PFWA award winners
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Texans CB Jackson starts strong
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Schedule must be weighed in predicting outcomes
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Texans sign RS-WR Holliday
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Report: Texans WR Johnson unhappy with deal
Texans WR Andre Johnson skipped the beginning of the Texans' OTAs on Monday to express his displeasure with his contract, The Houston Chronicle reported. Johnson has five years remaining on his contract.
Cushing denies taking banned substance
Texans SLB Brian Cushing, facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, said Thursday said he did not "inject or ingest" any illegal substances.
Cushing retains AP rookie honor
Texans SLB Brian Cushing will keep his 2009 Defensive Rookie of the Year honor from The Associated Press after he won a revote held by the organization this week. However, he lost his spot on the AP's All-Pro second ...
Source: Cushing failed one drug test
Texans LB Brian Cushing was suspended by the league for testing positive for hCG, a fertility drug that is on the NFL's list of banned substances, a person familiar with the case told The Associated Press.
NFLPA issues statement on performance-enhancing drugs
In light of Texans SLB Brian Cushing's four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith issued a statement Tuesday on the union's stance on performance-enhancing drugs.
Report: Texans agree with LB Clark
The Texans and veteran LB Danny Clark have agreed to terms on a contract, The Houston Chronicle reported Tuesday.
AP conducts revote on Cushing's awards
In the wake of the four-game suspension levied against Texans LB Brian Cushing for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, The Associated Press says it is conducting a revote of the awards Cushing won at the end of ...
Holliday adds to Texans' wealth of return weapons
Clocked at 4.21 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the Combine, rookie RS-WR Trindon Holliday's speed could make him an asset on a couple of fronts for Houston in his first NFL season.
Report: Texans LB Cushing suspended four games
Texans SLB Brian Cushing will be suspended for the first four games of the 2010 regular season for violating the NFL's steroid policy, ESPN.com reported Friday.
2010 draft choices by team: Texans
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Report: Texans agree with TE Gaines
The Texans agreed to terms with UFA TE Michael Gaines on a one-year contract, NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reported via his Twitter feed on Friday.
Schaub, who missed last year's playoffs with a foot injury, threw for 262 yards and had an interception returned for a touchdown by Leon Hall before halftime of Saturday's win over the Bengals.||||||| Schaub was solid, but faces a more difficult test next at New England.
Schaub ended the regular season with another weak performance on Sunday against the Colts, going 24 of 36 for 275 yards while being picked off twice.||||||| Schaub had just one touchdown and three interceptions over his final four games as the Texans limped into the playoffs by going 1-3.
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I'm doing a project to build an extension to the rear of my house and a porch to the front. Both extensions are quite straight forward and as a result I'm drawing the plans myself. I have completed most of the required elevations but I'm a little unsure about the cross-section drawings.
I have studied a number of designs of other building projects which friends and neighbors have built and I have applied much of the formats and terminology found within those designs to my own.
I have a question with regard to how cross-sections of building are drawn however. Many of the plans I've seen have a cross-section of the house labelled as "section A-A". If I wanted to do two cross-section drawings, one for the rear extension and another for the porch, would the second cross-section be called "section A-B" or "section B-B"?
What is the notation that these cross-sctions use?
(Drawing both extensions within one cross-section would be ugly)
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Georgia Bulldogs safety Bacarri Rambo appears to be unimpressed with the University of Georgia's strict drug policy, which is set to cost him the first four games of 2011. His side of the story is that he accidentally ate some pot brownies while on spring break, but rules are rules.
When I lead the SEC in interception don't pat me on the back, pat yourself on the back for motivating me.— Jamon Fudge (@brambo18) April 2, 2012
And UGA fans don't appear to disagree with him:
Whereas most schools in the SEC tacitly admit that they are going to have players who will use pot on a recreational basis and try to manage the situation to ensure that the players don't go overboard, Georgia is caught up in actively trying to ferret out any evidence of marijuana use among its players. The Dawgs have not gotten the memo that has made the rounds in the rest of the SEC.
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Georgia football has developed a reputation as a den of abandon, but the Dawgs often go above and beyond in disciplining their (frequently bountiful) troublemakers, as the school's drug policy demonstrates. Mark Richt's tradition of being publicly shamed for an accidental butt dial every couple months is another example. That kind of thing that might be ignored at other schools. Nobody's perfect, of course, but when you're surrounded by Athens police, you sort of have to remain ultra-vigilant.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Two Oscar nominees and a past Tony Award winner are among the five women nominated for this year's Tony for best performance by an actress in a featured role in a play.
CBS New York's Dana Tyler interviewed the five nominees about the roles that could bring them the ultimate Broadway honor. The nominees are Mare Winningham ("Casa Valentina"), Sophie Okonedo ("A Raisin in the Sun"), Anika Noni Rose ("A Raisin in the Sun"), Sarah Greene ("The Cripple of Inishmaan") and Celia Keenan-Bolger ("The Glass Menagerie").
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Rose won a Tony for best featured actress in a musical for 2004's "Caroline, or Change."
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|Bucher's Blues Fest benefits football program
The 14th annual Joe Bucher's Blues Fest was held July 27, at the St. Germain Community Center pavilion.
Record cold July temperatures coupled with rain and wind did not make for ideal conditions but Bucher was surprised by the successful attendance.
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The Hernando County Sheriff's Office released information Monday morning about a murder suicide, involving three members of the same family, at 975 Nodding Shade Drive in the Trillium Subdivision in Spring Hill. Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said that 39-year-old Daniel Castrillon shot and killed his 7-year-old son, Sabastian, and 8-year-old daughter, Susana, then killed himself.
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What is the definition of a park?
Original post made by Resident on Apr 25, 2013
Too many developments say they have a park, or even two parks, but really they are just a seating/eating area with a bit of lawn.
Can we call them both the same thing?
on Apr 25, 2013 at 10:25 pm
It may not come under the heading of what is a park, but we really need to increase our field space for sports. You may ask why, well look for the green PAASL square advertising heavily on the Palo Alto Weekly. They need more Palo Alto residents to enable them to play on our fields and they explain it if you click on the register button. Here is a link Web Link and you will see why they need more field space.
This is why we need to understand that a small green area with seating, play structures and a picnic table and grill, cannot be called parks. We need to increase our field space to enable our little kids to be able to play sports in our parks.
on Apr 25, 2013 at 11:13 pm
Since many of the soccer playing on the PAASL come from outside Palo Alto, it's not Palo Alto that needs to provide more soccer fields, it's neighboring communities.
Why should the residents of Palo Alto always have to come up with the money to support the wants and needs of residents from neighboring communities? Come on get those other cities to provide the playing fields.
on May 12, 2013 at 8:49 am
I agree that the PAASL take up field space in our local parks, and they are a great adult organized league which is just as necessary as kids' leagues. I think adult leagues should be in the Baylands sports area which would free up space in our local parks for younger kids.
All developments are building "parks" but none of them appear to be the type of park which help organized sport have more field space. With more residents, it is obvious that AYSO, Little League, etc. are going to have more teams. More teams mean more field space to get all the games and all the practices in. How can we give every 7 year old in Palo Alto a chance to do a field sport if we don't have enough field space?


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Multi-instrumentalist Joey Burns and his Calexico compadre John Convertino return to Tel Aviv.
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Maybe that's why Calexico's electrifying 2009 shows in Israel are still considered to be on par with the best performances by a visiting artist since… ever.
According to the
review of the band's show at Tel Aviv's Barby Club, "the band managed to transport a packed bar full of Israelis into a world right out of a Cormac McCarthy novel" that combined "jazz, Mexican folk, old country, Americana, southern rock and psychedelic rock, but it relies mainly on a trumpet duo, traditional Mexican folk influences and twangy steel guitar."
"The crowd is so essential about where we can go with a show, and playing in Tel Aviv was a great experience, and a nice surprise to how see how warm and accepting the reception was. There was a very intense positive energy from the shows in Israel that I still remember," said the 43-year-old Burns, who founded the band in 1996 with musical partner John Convertino.
Since then, through seven albums, endless touring and various band member configurations, they've explored virtually every American motif on the way to establishing themselves as one of the keenest practitioners of roots music.
Whether recording with and producing albums for like-minded artists like Neko Case and Victoria Williams, working on soundtracks like
I'm Not There
for the acclaimed 2007 biographical film based on Bob Dylan, or collaborating with icons like Willie Nelson and Nancy Sinatra, Calexico eagerly synthesizes elements of everything from dusty, lo-fi rock, Duane Eddy twang, and Springsteenian earnest Americana, to spaghetti western noir, mariachi and Portuguese Fado.
For Burns, it all comes together onstage, where he and Convertino – supported by Paul Niehaus on pedal steel guitar, Ryan Alfred on upright and electric bass, Sergio Mendoza on keyboards, multi-instrumentalist Martin Wenk, and Jacob Valenzuela on trumpet – explore the possibilities that seven musicians can achieve on a given night. The result is dynamic, freewheeling, and as far removed from the choreographed Beyonce-Super Bowl halftime show ethics of entertainment as popular culture can possibly be.
"We love the subtleties in our arrangements.
Layers and textures make things not so easily recognizable. There's lots of juggling between instruments and roles; sometimes it sounds like it's one instrument playing, but it's really three," said Burns.
"We just did a show in Virginia with Camper Van Beethoven, and they were saying they loved the fact that you couldn't tell sometimes who was making a certain sound onstage – like, 'Where is that coming from?' That kind of mystery and the patience we attach to the writing, arranging and the performance is an important part of it."
Even in the middle of a two-month tour, far from his wife and twin two-year-old daughters back in Arizona, Burns doesn't – and seemingly can't – provide show-biz stock answers to stock questions. Much like his work, he appears intent on making every conversation touch on something real about his life, his music or the world.
"My wife is calling on the other line right now, but I'll call her back – we only were able to talk for a little bit last night," he said. "It's always challenging because this lifestyle is never normal. My wife knows that, but at the same time, I don't want to put her in a difficult position, so I've adjusted."
That meant taking a long break from touring and being close to home over the last couple of years, while he and Covertino did soundtrack work, produced records for other artists and wrote songs for their new album
"We're in our 30s and 40s now and balancing the act as we go. And we share our experiences on the road as a community of friends and family, people who understand what each other is going through," said Burns, referring to a poignant song on
called "Hush."
"That's kind of my ode to the commitment.
The strain in your heart still remains, the weight of it sometimes seems impossible to bear, and somehow you manage, via dedication and devotion.
That brings out great qualities, for us, as individuals and collectively as a band through our songs and music. The themes kind of all tie in naturally together."
That life-affirming philosophy is also manifested in Calexico's activism back in its home state of Arizona, where its members have been involved with the issue of gun-control laws following the 2011 mass shooting in Tucson that wounded former US representative Gabrielle Giffords. They also performed and campaigned for Giffords's former aide Ron Barber last fall in his successful bid to win her vacated Congress seat.
"It's a small example of how we get involved in our world – even though we're just musicians," said Burns.
"We got involved with Giffords's run for Congress and helped her in both terms, and did the same for Ron," he continued.
"And now we're helping with the healing [after the attack]. It was important for us to do so due to the fallout from some extreme policies taken by the state government in Arizona regarding our border policies. We had to deal with issues of boycott, just like Israel."
He was referring to the state's crackdown on illegal immigration from Mexico, a policy that resulted in many states invoking a boycott of Arizona companies.
He said he didn't pretend to understand the deep complexities of the conflict on Israel's borders, but the smaller-scale conflict on Arizona's border had sharpened his appreciation of the situation here. And since his first trip to the country, he has found himself following the events in the Middle East more closely.
"We weren't even sure if our shows were going to take place around the time of the conflict in Gaza [Operation Pillar of Defense]. This is such a sensitive area, and there are no simple answers," he said. "We have concern for both sides. And we care."
He added, "We're excited to bring our voice there, the voice of compassion and understanding and healing through music.
When we travel, we can see the effects – when we walk out after the show and talk to people of all backgrounds and ages. It's one of those reassuring things that convince me I want to stay on this path, I want to do good and I want to help others."
His philosophy of music-as-life is evident on the expansive, heartfelt
, which was recorded last year in New Orleans – a climate and vibe far away from the dusty deserts and small-town ambience of Calexico's music. However, instead of making a New Orleans-style record with Dixieland or zydeco washes, he said the band made a Calexico record.
"We soaked up the environment and drew inspiration from the place, but there is no overt influence of New Orleans in the songs.
It's maybe more crept in through the subtleties that I talked about earlier," he said.
"The fun part, though, is going out and playing the songs live," he added. "This time, we have seven members instead of six. We've added a keyboardist, Sergio Mendoza, who's brought in some great Latin and Mexican piano, and some accordion.
He's adding a lot of parts from the new record which would have been hard to do with six people – another pair of hands makes it all the better."
According to Burns, "now we're going out and reminding our audience of who we are and what we're all about."
As if anyone who's seen Calexico would ever forget it.
Calexico will perform on February 28 and March 1 at Tel Aviv's Barby Club. For more info visit www.barby.co.il
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River Rhine in Bonn
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River Rhine in Bonn
View to the river Rhine in Bonn from a pier
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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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Ever get bored at work? I found this while doing research on the former Tech coaches. Apparently this was the first time Tech played in "Fair Park" (cotton bowl) stadium.....sigh, we lost 8-0. fyi, the Haskell Indians were pretty much on par with Carlisle and the Big 6 (big eight) schools


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"With all the focus on carbs, fat, diet shakes and the like, I think we have all forgotten: calories still count! These muffins are moist, delicious yet not too sweet. They are muffins, not cupcakes after all. Enjoy."
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I only cooked for 15 minutes and used frozen blueberries and they turned out great! These are way better then any Special K Bar!!!
Also If you use frozen blueberries make sure to drain them really well!!!
I made a few modifications. Pretty delicious.
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Berry good!!!! Lots of blueberries make these extra delicious. I might try some lemon rind next time for extra flavor!
These were good. I made a few minor changes following reading other reviews. I used 1/2 white sugar and 1/2 brown, a little more cinnamon and a little more vanilla and used Almond Milk (amazing) Next time I make I will definitely use a splash more milk, reduce the sugar a little more, more cinnamon and more vanilla and cook for a little less time. My oven runs hot. Would recommend these. a great snack in the middle of the day to keep you going, calories for me were 96 per muffin could reduce this more with some more tweaking of the recipes. Highly recommend, thank you for sharing.
Absolutely loved these muffins. I picked up some blueberries this morning at a good price and decided to give these a try. This is definitely a "keeper" recipe. My husband isn't usually a fan of low-fat muffins but he said these were "low calorie, high taste". Really love the cinnamon flavour - and the intense berry-ness of them.
I baked them for about 17 minutes.
I was a little apprehensive to try this recipe at first as i couldn't believe this muffin is only 100 calories and would taste good too. But oh yes, it is good. Yummy!! The only change i made was that I substituted the sugar with Equal for even less calories. Yeyy!! Definitely going into my recipe box! Thank you sooooo much for sharing.
Great muffins! Loads of berries. I subed out the sugar for splenda, and used unsweetened almond milk instead of the milk. Got these bad boys down to 80 calories each!
Positives: the flavour is nice, and they are low calorie.
Negatives: the texture is very chewy and dense. The "dough" was thick and hard to work with, and I had to add a lot more milk just to be able to get the batter in my pans. The berries burst and created a blackened, sticky mess in my muffin pans. I even used cupcake liners, and my pans were still a nightmare to clean.
Overall: disappointed and would not make these again. My kids would not eat them.
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This is a compilation of songs of the early sammy solo years, the real "red rocker" years. Included in this collection is his song "I've done everything for you", which rick springfield re-did on his album in 1981 and made a hit of…It's still sammy's song. I was not as familiar with his work from this time era since I grew to know him during his 80's run and with Van Halen, but this is a great album to have to complete his time post Montrose to pre-warner brothers days (albums like 3 lock box, Standing hampton, VOA Etc). Check it out, affordable, great for the sammy collection. Get this with Unboxed and the red collection, a 3 disc collection that almost completes sammy…pick up montrose's greatest hits, you have it covered.
Got this for the wife and she just loves it. Great sound worth every penny!!
This CD has all Sammy Hagars greatest songs in his career, as a slolo singer/musican. Thanks
Made in USA in 1999, Serial# 72435-21097-2-2, Playing Time 38:37This CD is a compilation of material of his early solo years, up to the "Street Machine" album, plus track 3 from a single first issued on album on "Rematch", plus track 8 from the 1992 14-track compilation "The Best Of".This disc is like a re-issue of that 1992 album, but is missing 4 tracks, while track 1, "Red", is actually from his early self-titled album (and not "live" as stated on the CD, and not remixed as it appears under the other compilation).Nothing from "Danger Zone", his last album for Capitol records, and nothing from his 1st solo effort, "Nine On A Ten Scale".Overall, a fair compilation of his early solo work; track 8, a re-make of the oldie "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay", which I dislike, seems completely out of place after the smokin' song "Trans Am".I honestly don't recommend this to anyone because it's a little short: go for the alternative 14-track version of "The Best Of" instead, and/or the "Unboxed" CD, which covers the Geffen years


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So, as of now I only follow two players, Matt Duchene and Paul Bissonnette https://twitter.com/#!/BizNasty2point0 A strange pairing, but Biznasty is awesome on Twitter for a guy that plays like 2 minutes a game, I would say his twitter awesomeness is inversely proportional to his time on ice. Anyway, anyone else out there that you follow that's worth it? Btw I am https://twitter.com/#!/seanoconnor77 if you are on.
Recap of tonight's 5-1 Ranger loss to the Avalanche.
Duchene is starting his own clothing line.
I know this isn't very important but as a huge fan of Melo, this makes me very happy.
Dater's postgame blog says that Dutchie was sent to the hospital for evaluation during the second period of Friday night's Chicago game.
Shit. UPDATE: Duchene is day to day per this article.
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Clare's Village Blend coffee beans are being used to create a new java love potion: a "Mocha Magic Coffee," billed as an aphrodisiac. The product, expected to rake in millions, will be sold exclusively on Aphrodite's Village, one of the most popular online communities for women. But at its launch, one of the website's editors is murdered. Clare is convinced a bitter killer wants the secret formula. Can she catch who's gone loco for mocha?
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"Coffee, chocolate and murder!!"
If terrific coffee drinks were not enough, the. Village Blend Coffee shop in New York has decided to team up with a superb chocolate company to market a new blend guaranteed to get the romantic juices flowing. Clare, the store's manager, is not convinced that this is a great idea but the store's owner, Madame, also Clare's mother in law, has already set the deal up with one of her long time friends--Alicia. But when the event to publicize the product brings Alicia running to Clare's hotel room because of a dead body in her bed, Clare really knows mischief is stalking this product.
Someone is definitely trying to defeat the start of this new product as more bodies appear. There is also something suspiciously wrong with this new blend. Could there be an illegal substance hidden within this new yummy drink? Clare and all the usual characters from these coffee house mysteries team up again to find the culprit. Clare and her daughter are also becoming more involved with their love interests--both policeman. This time, the police department is having problems of it's own.
Always fun and intriguingly involved with coffee facts and New York life, once again the Cleo Coyle husband and wife team have created a fascinating cozy mystery filled with recipes! The personal lives of the characters become more and more involved with every book, but the mystery always drives each story. I find that the audio version of these books really adds drama to already excellent books.
"Not as good as the first"
My first complaint is, why is there a gap between the first "coffee" mystery and this one? Audible, if you are going to offer a series, offer all the books so we don't have to listen to them out of order. I would have liked to listen to the second and third (I think this was the fourth). Somehow between the first and the fourth, Clair hooked up with the cop from book one. And her daughter was in college and all of a sudden, she's in paris. So I feel cheated. That's not the author's fault, of course, and not the reason I only gave the book a 3. I still enjoyed the general atmosphere, but the story this time around was unfocused. There were way too many characters and too many crimes going on. Too many suspects, all of who were very weird but not likely candidates. I didn't like the way Clair jumped from person to person, accusing everyone of the murder. The scene in the beginning with the mysterious guy in the hotel was beyond my comprehension. It wasn't even plausible. Then you had the ridiculous old woman and the freaky Greek mythology cult. Add to that the ex mother in law / coffee shop owner who gets more and more untrustworthy, along with the extremely awkward love scenes with the cop, and the fact that no one remembered anything. It was all just too much for me. I still want to listen to the others, but this one wasn't the greatest.
"Good writer, overcrowded story"
This is a good writer, but she ruined this book with multiple subplots and needless complications. Also, she uses long-winded explication scenes, which annoy me.
Having said that, it's excellent fun for foodies and coffee addicts, and the core cast are very enjoyable characters. The reader is excellent.
"I'll read them from now on...."
First let me say that I like this series -- I like the coffee trivia, I like the characters, I enjoy the descriptions of coffee events, the clothes, the chatter, the recipes. I like the characters of Clare and especially of "Madam" -- I can just picture her. Beyond that, I think the plots are interesting and innovative. I like these books.
I've read several of them -- this is the first I've listened to. I probably won't listen to one again -- not the narrator's fault, not at all.
Here's the thing -- for me. I understand some of you out there like and enjoy XXX-rated love scenes, but I don't. When I was reading the books, I'd just skip over it -- didn't read it, wasn't necessary to the plot, didn't bother me a bit, I just flipped past it. But listening, I was forced to sit through it -- hard to skip ahead, on an audiobook.
In this book, there were way too many of those overly sexualized scenes for me -- I just don't appreciate it. I want DEATH! MURDER! Not love - ha!
This one had one really disturbing scene: Clare and her boyfriend are getting friendly, he wanted sex, she said "no" repeatedly, forcefully, several times over. He won't quit, keeps on his mission and of course eventually she relents. But get this: The boyfriend is a police lieutenant. This is disturbing -- we women expect men to respect the word "no". If they don't, charges of rape have been brought. In this case, the guy is a policeman, for crying out loud. He knows the law!
I just don't like it -- I don't suppose men are reading these things, but how can we expect them to respect the word "no" when in fiction, if the man just pushes ahead and succeeds, the woman -- eventually -- will fall all over herself, thinking he's wonderful?
Wrong message, in my opinion.
"Chocolate Chaos"
The mystery starts early in this book, and continues until the end. Clare Cosi manages a coffee house. She is also an amateur sleuth whose significant other is a detective for the New York Police Department. Clare's adventures as a detective are probably unlikely, but very entertaining. She is smart and usually sensible enough not to put her life in danger.
This book had enough plot twists and interesting characters to keep me entertained and interested. I found Clare to be a likable protagonist. Narrator Rebecca Gibel has a pleasing voice and a deft talent for character voices.
This book is a later entry in a series, but stands on it's own. I look forward to reading other books in the series. This one is a winner for me.
A believable story, better written characters, a consistency editor, an editor in general ...
- the police doesn't include civilians in their investigations if they can avoid it. They don't share information about ongoing cases, they don't let civilians question the criminals, etc ... highly irritating.
- Claire repeatedly says she's not happy with her bodyshape (too much curves, not at all perfect, blabla) - but the bodybuilder guy at the ICE mistakes her for a fitness model?
- All of the protagonists switch between self-assured and completely insecure, without warning.
- Claire confides to Matteo that she spied on her daughter for all of her adolescence - not ok.
I could go on and on, but this book probably shouldn't have been published in the first place.
I don't know if there is anything she could have done, other than not write this book.
The narrator has a good voice, good pronunciation, she was easy to understand and follow and it's not her fault that the book is an utter waste of time and money.
Where to start ... Alicia, Maya, Aphrodite, all the very bitchy arrogant "ladies" that behave like total lunatics. Oh wait, then I'd have to cut Claire too - who walks into a trap like this without informing the police?? "come alone, only you will be admittet" - yeah sure ...
I bought this in the "this is the first of a series" sale - in fact is book number 10 in this series, which accounts for some of the confusion at the start of the book.
"another good one"
I really enjoy the Cleo Coyle books. I like it that they also have recipes in them.
"Love mystery and coffee."
I love learning about coffee.....I hope it is all true. Enjoyable series. I am so glad that I happened upon it.
"I didn't hate it"
I like to listen to audiobooks while doing the housework and this one wasn't apt for much more. I haven't listened to any other books in this series and I'm not sure I would. The almost silly amount of coffee talk made the main characters seem quite shallow, like nothing in the world was more important then the brew!
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Todd Graham changed nearly everything in his first season at Arizona State, from the styles of offense and defense to the players' dress code.
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Race #8 - Rating = 2
#2 Turbulent Descent - Fair odds 9/5
#7 Great Hot - Fair odds 5/2
#6 Sugarinthemorning - Fair odds 4/1
#3 May Day Rose - Fair odds 4/1
Turbulent Descent was a perfect three-for-three at the seven furlong distance of the La Brea before an effort in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint in which she rallied from eighth to gain the lead briefly in the stretch before being passed and ending up fifth of 12. Prior to that, Turbulent Descent earned a career best 111 Equibase Speed Figure when winning the Test Stakes at seven furlongs and against three-year-olds only, which are the conditions she faces today. Turbulent Descent showed a liking for this track when victorious in the Santa Anita Oaks this past March, earning a 106 figure. As such, by repeating either of those efforts, Turbulent Descent is the one to beat in the La Brea Stakes.
Great Hot, like Turbulent Descent, moves back to three-year-olds only after running in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. Prior to her 11th place Breeders' Cup effort, Great Hot won the Raven Run Stakes at seven furlongs in game fashion and just prior to that she earned a career best 109 figure when third in the Lady's Secret Stakes. Great Hot has won at Santa Anita and her best effort appears good enough to give Turbulent Descent a battle down to the wire in this event.
Sugarinthemorning has yet to win a graded stakes but she did win the non-graded Manhattan Beach Stakes and then the Fleet Treat Stakes in succession in June and July. Following the Fleet Treat, Sugarinthemorning led late and finished just three-quarters of a length behind Great Hot when second in the Torrey Pines Stakes, earning a 104 figure in the process. With her only starts since the Torrey Pines being on turf and irrelevant when assessing her chances on the main track, Sugarinthemorning could have a say in the outcome of the La Brea by returning to top main track form.
May Day Rose is one more filly to consider in the La Brea, as she won the Santa Ysabel Stakes at Santa Anita in January and the Railbird Stakes (at the distance of the La Brea) in May. Following two poor efforts in July and October, May Day Rose returned to competitive form with defeat by a head in the Chilukki Stakes and enters the La Brea with a decent shot of repeating or bettering the 102 figure effort put forth in the Railbird, which could see her right there on the wire with the other main contenders.
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