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More than 100 cannabis plants uncovered in latest raid
Updated 9:43pm Friday 14th February 2014 in News
POLICE have seized more than 110 cannabis plants after discovering two farms in Prescot this morning (Friday, February 14).
Officers executed a warrant at a house on New Cross Street where they found 101 plants across three floors of the property with an estimated street value of around £176,000 per annual yield.
A 26-year-old man from Prescot was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis after a second farm was discovered in the attic of a house on Kemble Street.
He has been taken to a police station in Merseyside for questioning.
Following community intelligence, officers executed a warrant at the property on Kemble Street and found 10 cannabis plants around 12 inches tall in the loft.
Inspector George Phillips said: "We take the production of cannabis very seriously. While it is often perceived as a harmless drug it causes huge problems for our society and we are determined to bring those involved in this drugs trade to justice.
"Cannabis has a very disctinctive smell and we ask anyone who may have any information about the drug being grown to contact us so we can take action against those responsible."
Anyone with any information about cannabis being grown in Prescot is asked to call Merseyside Police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Emjaay says...
GW Pharmaceuticals is permitted to grow tons of the stuff every year in the UK & supply to patients around the world. Amazing what a few million pounds donated to government can do for you!
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Dr Martin says...
CVF420 wrote:Stoners would hate paying tax for something they pay can readily get tax free
The sooner cannabis is legally regulated the better. Our current system of prohibition has been nothing short of an expensive, indefensible failure. Under a legal scheme, thousands of taxable jobs would be created, helping to massively boost our economy. It would also allow our police and court systems to focus on real crime, such as murder and assault.
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Discover traditional village life in Lithuania during this scenic tour of the village of Lapiai, and visits to local homes in the valley.
Depart the pier for the drive to the village of Lapiai, which is home to just 300 inhabitants, and located 18.5 miles to the east of Klaipeda. You will drive through the main street of the village, and pass by the houses and flats that were built during Soviet times to house workers of the collective farm. You will learn about daily life on the collective farm before, during and after Lithuania regained its independence in 1990. In recent years, younger generations of Lapiai have transformed farming into country tourism, which has become very popular amongst vacationers and nature lovers wishing to spend their leisure time in tranquility.
Your tour continues on with a drive into the beautiful valley. Along the way, a stop will be made at the Village Cultural Center. In the valley below, you can observe people living a traditional lifestyle off the land, and still using old farming equipment.
Your tour concludes with a visit to the home of a former British Defence Attache now residing in the village. You will have an opportunity to visit his refurbished old 1926 house and original outbuildings, wander around the large garden and view Lapiai Castle Hill. You will then be served drinks and light refreshments, and offered a sip of strong, locally-made moonshine.
Please note: There is a moderate amount of walking on this tour; hard gravel walking surfaces will be encountered in the village, and cobblestones in Klaipeda's Old Town. As a result, this tour may not be suitable for guests with walking difficulties. Following your visit, you may opt to rejoin your coach and proceed directly back to the pier and ship, or remain a bit longer in the Old Town of Klaipeda, and find your own way back to the ship.
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Ulah Bistro
- Address:
1214 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009Neighborhood:
U Street Corridor
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Ulah Bistro
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.ulahbistro.com/
- Phone: 2022340123
- Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 11am to 2am Friday 11am to 3am Saturday 10am to 3am Sunday 10am to 2am Kitchen open until 1 hour before close. Brunch: every Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm We are right by the U street metro!
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
- Entertainment: Enjoy Karaoke, Live Music, and Dancing throughout the week at Ulah Bistro. Scheduled events are posted on our website. Please feel free to call the restaurant for more details.
- Special Events: Monday Nights: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine & $19.95 3-Course Prefixe Menu Tuesday Nights: $19.95 3-Course Prefixe Menu
A word from Ulah Bistro
Ulah Bistro will tantalize your taste buds with delectable American cuisine, such as fresh brick oven pizza, at our bistro in Washington DC. Ulah Bistro offers a wide variety of modern American cuisine for both dine-in and take out. Our experienced chefs prepare all of our foods fresh daily, and we utilize more than 20 years of experience to bring you delicious food, excellent service, and a good time! Ulah Bistro is pleased to announce our restaurant policy. Parties of six or more, one large check that may be split up over six different credit cards or cash payments. Parties of six or more, we will hold a table for no more than 20 minutes past your reservation time. The majority of the group must be present in order to be seated. Walk-ins are always welcome. We have two excellent bars for waiting and for full service dinner. We seat complete parties on the first come first serve basis.Continued
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Ulah Bistro reviews from OpenTable diners
67 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.1Service4
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
great for brunch (37)great for outdoor dining (25)neighborhood gem (21)good for groups (21)fit for foodies (18)great for lunch (13)late-night find (9)vibrant bar scene (7)hot spot (6)special occasion (5)romantic (4)notable wine list (3)kid-friendly (1)Show More
- Ulah and U Street always deliversMaxxVIPDined on 8/23/2014I have been to this restaurant several times and each time it's a great experience. The food, the service, the atmosphere. A moment of sanity on busy U street. I can't wait to return this week and try the seafood w/pesto dish.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great TimefoodieVIPDined on 8/23/2014Ulah has a great brunch deal! I love going here to catch up with friends over bottomless mimosas. Not the best quality but $30 gets you bottomless mimosas and an entree. Can't go wrong there!Special Features:
- Love this place!DCdinerVIPDined on 8/2/2014Everything I've had here has been exceptional! They allow dogs on the patio, have great accommodating service and the brunch and dinner are so good. We had a large group last time and everyone loved the food and the prices! Definitely recommend!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Family Brunchchea395Dined on 7/26/2014This place was great for a lunch with my girlfriend and our sets of parents.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Bottomless Brunch!semogeDined on 7/26/2014Our food came out in no time and the drinks kept coming!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great brunch!DiningDivaDined on 7/19/2014We really enjoyed our food and the service was great!Special Features:
- Service and FoodAndrewDined on 7/17/2014The service was excellent and so was the food. Great variety to pick from and our party of 10 had nothing bad to say about what they had.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great!OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 7/13/2014Good food and great service! Directly across the street from the Lincoln Theater.Special Features:
- Sunday BrunchfoodieVIPDined on 7/13/2014Started off rocky but once we got relocated to a better table we had a lot of fun. Our waitress was amazing and she kept the mimosas flowing with a sense of humor. Really enjoyed the home fries. Will come again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First Visit Was Very GoodVannVIPDined on 7/12/2014Had dinner before a show at the Lincoln Theater. The rockfish special was outstanding (I am sort of a rockfish snob); it was accompanied with a light saffron asparagus risotto. My wife had the short rib and ribbon pasta dish it was also very good. We shared a gelato desert. In contrast to some of the comments I've read here, the service was attentive and prompt. Definitely a keeper.
- Good food and servicedcprezDined on 7/11/2014First time dining here, picked it due to it's proximity to the Lincoln Theater - grilled octopus small plate was delicious - probably the best grilled octopus I've had. Braised short ribs were quite tasty. Attentive service as well. I'd definitely return.
- Bottomless Mimosas & BrunchVa2CaDined on 7/5/2014I always enjoy brunch at Ulah, the food portions are perfect, and you can't go wrong with the bottomless mimosas. Making my reservation was easy and seamless, and the hostesses were able to find us a great table outside.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Go-To for Nice DiningDMVFoodieDined on 6/30/2014I've been to Ulah multiple times, so didn't want to come for my birthday because I wanted to try something different. The restaurant's convenience ultimately made our decision. I don't regret it at all. The food was wonderful and the staff accommodated my group well, and ultimately made my birthday special. I Highly recommend it!Special Features:
- Horrible ServiceallthefoodDined on 6/28/2014Everything started out wonderfully with our waiter, but by the end of the meal we were lucky to grab his attention at all. First, he pulled the "spring or sparkling" trick, which none of the other waiters were doing. Be sure to ask for tap if you're given that question. We waited for 30 min after our waters were delivered for him to come and take our drink orders and another 20 after drinks were delivered for him to check back on food. Food choices were interesting, and the food itself was tasty, but the service soured that for us.Special Features:
- Food and WaiterPink1986Dined on 6/28/2014The food was yummy. I loved everything. The portions were great. The waiter was great as well. I like to go to places and receive great food and great service. I will be back again and again. IT wasn't crowded and I liked that as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SatisfactoryCarolDined on 6/27/2014Ulah Bistro wasn't amazing, but wasn't bad either. It's a solid place with solid food and drinks, and the prices are also good.
- U Street dining in DCpmrthirdVIPDined on 6/23/2014First time at restaurant/bar and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Ate at the bar and had fantastic service by bartender who catered to everyone. Despite chatting with others, he was always attentive to my needs, great host and service. Had a few appetizers for dinner and was pleased with everything. Happy hour at the bar had food and drink specials and Monday night offered a 3 course for $19.95 as well as half off bottles of wine. If I had the appetite, I would have like to enjoy them so I will have to come back on a Monday!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistent, good food, great staffMichaelDined on 6/20/2014Ula is a great place to grab a bite in the neighborhood. It's right next to a Metro station so it's a great place to schedule a meet up. One suggestion, If you want to have a nice quiet conversation, sit downstairs. Once the bar music is up, it's hard to have a meal there with someone. I usually request a table downstairs and have always been accommodated.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bottomless Brunch!DecadentDinerVIPDined on 6/15/2014OK, the service was poor - our waiter disappeared for 30 minute increments at a time. The food was alright. The bottomless mimosas/bloody mary's however, totally hit the spot! I was hungover by dinner time. Good time!Special Features:
- Pretty, but...terrypVIPDined on 6/10/2014Things were promising when they brought the Hendrick's, basil, simple syrup, and cucumber martini...nicely done. I ordered a small plate of charred octopus with cannellini beans, followed by a seared Ahi tuna salad. Both dishes were very pretty, and here's the "but" -- both were surprisingly devoid of flavor. No taste of char for the octopus, which came with three different sauces, none of which had any character. I couldn't even identify what they were trying to be. The tuna, crusted with sesame seeds, was equally bland, and the orange ginger dressing on the salad was underwhelming. The roasted beets that came with it tasted, well, like beets. That's pretty much it. Nothing wrong here, mind you, and prices are reasonable, but ...
- This Visit Missed the MarkOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/8/2014I'm typically a fan of Ulah Bistro, but this visit missed the mark. The food was acceptable, but it was entirely too loud! There was a huge group having brunch, and they spent the majority of the time screaming at one another. The restaurant staff did nothing to quiet them down, and it was a huge distraction to all other patrons trying to have a nice meal.
- Food sub-par, service was dismalOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/1/2014Burnt chicken sandwich, food came in under 5 minutes (pre-prepared?) and service was non-existent. Would not recommend for the price!Special Features:
- UlahKimAVIPDined on 5/31/2014Ulah did not disappoint! Service and food are great! Perfect location on U street with huge patio! Great fish tacos and crabcakes! Will definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not good for a special mealOpenTable Diner Since 2004Dined on 5/11/2014We went on Mother's Day because Ulah is convenient to part of our family. Several of the main dishes were disappointing. The tuna was a poor cut of tuna, and almost inedible, although the sides on the plate were ok. We were seated right under a blower and the A/C was blowing down on us hard although the front door was open and we would have been comfortable otherwise. The staff turned it off, then on again when customers in the back complained about the heat. Probably best to eat outside if possible.
- Great for Casual DiningKimHDined on 5/10/2014I came to Ulah Bistro for the first time with some friends from out of town. We shared a delicious fruit and cheese platter, and I split a pizza with my boyfriend. I had an enjoyable experience, and I'm definitely coming back. It is close to a metro stop, which makes it convenient to get to but not the best view if you're near the window. Overall, I had a really nice experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 929 reviews are from the Ulah Bistro reviews archive.
- Not ideal for brunchgirlsdinnerDined on 5/4/2014I'd been to Ulah for dinner before and thought it was fine. However, brunch was terrible. I made a reservation for a party of 10. They gave away our table and ended up putting together some makeshift solution in the upstairs room right next to the jazz band. It was extremely loud and we couldn't even talk to each other without screaming. At no point did anyone from the restaurant come to apologize for the mishap or even acknowledge that they screwed up. And to top it off, the food was not that good. I will not be recommending this place to anyone in the near future.
- Great for a Pre-Show Dinner/DrinksDCLiveWorkPlayVIPDined on 4/29/2014We chose this restaurant first by it's proximity to Lincoln Theater and then by the menu we saw online. The food was delicious and well-priced and the all the staff - from the hostess and the wait staff to the manager and bartender. For those with tickets for Lincoln Theater, the bartender makes a point of playing the scheduled artist's music which was a nice touch.
- very flexible and accommodating!KMac8Dined on 4/26/2014I had to change the reservation time and group size twice on the same day and then most of my group was still late, 2 extra people showed up, and they didn't hesitate to accommodate us! The biggest challenge in DC is that it's very hard to spontaneously decide to go anywhere on the same day--that is, you have to book reservations well in advance or wait for an extended period of time to get a table somewhere. I couldn't get over the fact that I could get a reservation the same day and again, that they weren't annoyed that we were late--or that we lingered well after the bill was paid. It's a great place with tasty food and great service--and definitely great for groups!Special Features:
- AwesomeOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 4/20/2014Huveos Rancheros were epic. Great food, fast service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Uncomfrotably noisyOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 4/12/2014The food was fine, the decor is really cute, but the music made it feel more like a club than a brunch place. It was impossible to hear anyone - my husband who was across the table, the server - I couldn't enjoy the food through the blasting club music. And it seemed to be the same throughout the restaurant and even outside. I asked the staff to turn it down, which they did, but it was still just too loud for a nice Sunday brunch. It's really too bad - the place has potential but I would not come back.
- BrunchYanaDined on 4/12/2014The service was excellent, and the "bottomless drinks" was A REAL THING! I don't think I ever saw the bottom of my glass.Special Features:
- NICE BISTRO ON U STREET1KTravelerVIPDined on 4/11/2014i generally visit Ulah Bistro whenever I'm in DC. The food is very good and well presented. Service, particularly by my favorite bartender upstairs is warm, attentive and always efficient. I'd recommend Ulah Bistro as a solid, reliable dining option on U Street.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Noise level upstairs was high.RileyDined on 4/5/2014Noise level upstairs was high. I had a reservation and when I arrived they only had the table right next to the front door. I asked to wait for another. We got one upstairs fairly quickly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great never-empty mimosasBrunchDealConnoisseurDined on 4/5/2014Used a TravelZoo deal for brunch for 2 and unlimited drinks. Our glasses were never empty; They filled up a 2/3 full glass to the brim! Food was quite tasty with good options like breakfast sandwiches and nutella croissants. The service was great as they let us hang out for about 3 hours and never pushed us with the bill. Good food, great service, and if it was warmer we would have done the shaded outdoor seating. Definitely a great brunch spot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great staple on U Street CorridorTCLDCDined on 4/4/2014Food was tasty and service was attentive. Good place to meet friends for dinner.Special Features:
- Limited menu and poor serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 3/29/2014When we first arrived for out 5:45 reservation we were told we must be done with dinner by 8pm. Once seated the roof began leaking onto the menus. We had to wait to be seated at another table. Which cut into our dining time. After looking over the limited menu most of the group ordered small plates. Some of the food arrived under cooked. Once we received the bill we had countless issues. We finally completed payment and once we got to the door the server demanded an additional tip. Needless to say this was my first and last visit to Ulah.
- Great ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 3/29/2014We had brunch at the Ulah and the service and the food were excellent. My wife has limited mobility and we were a little late for our reservation, but the staff graciously accomadated us. We loved the brunch selections and the bloody marys.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- leaky roofbrunchbabeDined on 3/29/2014My friend and I were seated near the leaky roof on the top floor. We told management but they shrugged it off and acted as if it wasn't a big deal. It was a bit crowded upstairs and there was only 1 waiter for all parties. A big party arrived shortly after my friend and I consequently our waitor disappeared for about 30 minutes as he was tending to the bigger party. The french toast and mimosa's were good. I would go back to try other menu items.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good go-to for brunch with groupsStephanieSDined on 3/23/2014Ulah tends to be a good go-to for brunch particularly with out-of-town guests or picky eaters. We can usually make reservations only a few days before and are seated immediately upon arrival. The location is also nice-- just across from the Lincoln Theater and Ben's Chili Bowl-- making it a nice mini history tour as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Place to EatAlwaysNYCDined on 3/22/2014I took my family to Ulah and we had a good time. I was a little miffed that they decided to seat us by the door. I could have declined but it was a busy Saturday night, after 9pm, and we wanted to eat. I would have preferred knowing they intended to seat us at the door and to have been asked if that was ok. Anyways, the food was good, plentiful and the wait staff was attentive. Waiter had trouble getting the temperature of my husband's espresso just right — it was scalding. I'd visit again, but definitely not sit by the door and not order espresso.Special Features:


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Bel Pils - Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV
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Ratings: 25 | Reviews: 13 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by SleepyMonk:
2.78/5 rDev -11.2%
Chilled bottle poured into a Beck's branded rounded bottom stemmed Pilsner glass.
Very pale straw color that almost compares to a chardonnay or verdelho. One finger worth of creamy head that fades to a thin surface covering. Patches of lacing cling to the glass.
A minute amount of malt and hops move into the nose but one also senses that not a lot of effort was put into building a strong aromatic profile in this one. IMO it smells very similar to a Kronenbourg 1664.
Taste is well rounded without any strong characteristics of anything in particular. The mouthfeel starts of crisp only to fade off yeasty aftertaste. In summary nothing to jump up and down about.
Perhaps something to drink with a pizza or hamburger.
05-12-2009 04:33:46 | More by SleepyMonk
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Alberta (Canada)
3.74/5 rDev +19.5%
500ml tall, skinny bierstein, duly brand-specific, at the Sugarbowl, rated at 5% abv.
This beer appears a clear, medium golden yellow colour, with one finger of puffy, frothy, tightly foamy white head, which leaves a few broad swaths of ornate webbed lace around the glass as things drop away.
It smells of somewhat crisp, warm grainy pale malt, a hint of aged lemon, and earthy, leafy hops. The taste is quite consistent, the graininess getting a bit doughy, though, and the lemon attaining a bit of an acidic edge, all which lifts this beer up, and carries it gently through the fields of laid-back noble hops waiting at the back of the palate.
The bubbles are a tad fizzy, but settle down well enough to a dull hum, the body a decent medium weight, and mostly low-rent smooth. It finishes predominantly on the dry side, the biscuity grain and leafy, earthy hops not really having anything sweet left to give.
Not a bad Pils, especially coming from decidedly non-Pils country. That said, this could use a dose or two of crispness, on both the hop and malt fronts. Worth a try, but further rounds are a no-go at the going rate of 9 bucks apiece.
06-13-2013 23:25:45 | More by biboergosum
United Kingdom (England)
3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
08-26-2014 09:09:53 | More by mattfancett
3.83/5 rDev +22.4%
Basic. I paid way too much for this.
It pours a clear yellow-gold beneath a short head of bright white foam that drops shortly leaving an average amount of lace behind.
The nose is basic malt and hops.
The taste is basic with a well-balanced combination of ceral/grainy malt and lightly grassy/floral hops. It's well-balanced by a solid bitterness, and it finishes dry.
Medium bodied and crisp.
Not a bad pilsner, but nothing more than that. Average. Basic. Enoy it in Belgium (if you must), but it's not worth it otherwise... Heineken has more character!
05-27-2006 20:17:28 | More by NeroFiddled
3/5 rDev -4.2%
11-09-2013 09:37:11 | More by Ciocanelu
3.58/5 rDev +14.4%
On tap @ Bier Circus (Brussels, Belgium) on 7/5/12. Served in Pils glass.
Pours a clear pale gold, with a finger of rich bright-white head. This retains with a foamy ¼ finger cap that leaves back some rich spotty lacing. The aroma smells fresh, grassy, and a bit tart, with a crisp breadiness across the back.
The taste is very crisp on the palate, with green citric hops, a splash of tart lemon, and sweet grains that snap across the back. The finish has a clean and dry feel to it. The mouthfeel is lighter to medium bodied; with a very a drinkable and quenching feel it.
This was a fresh and tasty choice to nimble on while I perused the extensive beer menu here. I think that this was only like 2 euro a glass as well. I was happy with it.
07-25-2012 19:19:01 | More by Kegatron
3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
08-25-2012 17:21:34 | More by JamFuel
3.15/5 rDev +0.6%
(ed. note - Never had this before so not sure if I got a bad bottle or not, beer was carbonated bt not sure if flavor was off, will write review and pick up another bottle at some point and re-review.)
Pours a hazy red-honey color with no head, few carbonation bubbles and no lace. Unfortunately during my pour some sediment made its way into the glass. Aroma of honey and citrus fruit. Flavor was grassy with little crispness and bittering. Mouthfeel was sticky sweet and somehwat flat. Have to call drinkability average. Expected mch more based on brewery.
01-10-2004 20:10:24 | More by CRJMellor
1.75/5 rDev -44.1%
05-24-2013 10:57:11 | More by desint
United Kingdom (England)
3.08/5 rDev -1.6%
Brown 25cl bottle drank 17 days before its best before date. Poured into a Veltins Pilsner glass and compared to a Maes Pils (Alken-Maes) poured into a simular glass.
Dull golden colour with bits floating in, not used to lagers/pilsners with floaters! The huge white head retained its size and depth very well, it's the flotsum I was worried about.
This pilsner had an aroma, some hops and yeast smells could be detected, makes a change. Normally I struggle to pick up anything in a lager/pilsner.
This pilsner had a presence, not sure what of, but it was a lot better than its fellow Belgian Maes Pils.
Depth and strength of body was impressive compared to other European lager/pilsner beers. I could drink this if proper beer wasn't available!
08-13-2008 17:21:41 | More by BlackHaddock
New Jersey
3.03/5 rDev -3.2%
Appearance: clear golden yellow in color sporting a bright white one finger head that lasted a while. Mild lacing developed.
Smell: grass tones are very soft and the lone aroma picked up by the nose.
Taste: grainy malt base with some grassy tones. Bitterness levels are mild, and for a pilsner I did not find any refreshing qualities about it.
Mouthfeel: medium bodied beer. Crisp throughout. Clean aftertaste.
Drinkability: this beer's flavor profile seemed weak overall and grew tiring to drink as the glass emptied. Not impressed.
02-25-2009 14:21:05 | More by Gavage
3/5 rDev -4.2%
An ok lager, had it at the "Manneken Pis" bar in Brussels, right in front of the, uh, Manneken Pis.
The pour, medium body straw translucid small head that fades easily, no key nose connotations aside from regular malty/hoppy presence. Mediocre taste for a pils, rather watery lacks hoppyness (for a pils, IMO). This certainly is a try-once-in-brussels sorta lager. Not gonna go further on it.
01-23-2004 11:32:26 | More by Andreji
3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
09-18-2013 16:23:34 | More by tzunoi
2.75/5 rDev -12.1%
08-02-2014 20:17:22 | More by leitmotif
3.8/5 rDev +21.4%
Appearance is golden colour, good and stable head, it is full of small carbonation bubbles. Aroma is mostly floral hops and basic malt. Taste is similar, very well balanced bitterness with a mild and pleasant aftertaste. Medium/thin mouthfeel.
I liked it quite a lot - nothing extremely good, but certainly above average.
09-11-2008 17:19:16 | More by atis
2.65/5 rDev -15.3%
The colour is pale yellow with a tint of gold. The white loose white foam dissolves quite fast.
The smell is rather weak; some hits of fresh hops are present.
The taste is mild with a light body from the pilsner malt. There is a growing bitterness that disappears surprisingly fast for the place of a dry finish.
An average pils. Very average
11-05-2004 21:11:00 | More by bark
3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
05-09-2012 14:30:14 | More by BigCheese
3.03/5 rDev -3.2%
Beer bottle (33 cl.), tasted in 2000.
Appearance : a yellow color with a small white head.
Smell : sweet malty aroma.
Taste and mouthfeel : grainy and yeasty flavors, with some bitterness in finish.
Drinkability : an average beer in the style Pilsener.
12-25-2010 16:14:39 | More by thierrynantes
2.93/5 rDev -6.4%
Poured with a large, foamy, frothy, sudsy, white head and lots of lace. After the head settled a bit the remnants were kind of scummy. Color is a clear, yellow gold with plenty of bubble trails. Aroma is beery, bitter, grain. Flavor is similar to nose with bitterness predominating, followed by a little malt, I think some multiple sweet characteristics, and a bit of tang. Body is good, and carbonation is on the soft side. Finish is like flavor and of average length. Middle of the road pils.
10-14-2011 17:34:01 | More by drpimento
3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
09-24-2012 15:05:34 | More by GRUUMSH
3.5/5 rDev +11.8%
10-31-2013 11:22:35 | More by dcmchew
Alberta (Canada)
3.45/5 rDev +10.2%
Tried on tap at Beer Revolution, served in a standard tall glass. Can also be found at 1600 or 1410 Bier Haus last time I checked. A Belgian pils brewed by the famous purveyor of Duvel, this is a very pale lemon yellow brew, maybe just a shade darker than straw-colored, with around an inch or so of stark white foam. My initial impression is that this one does have some unique features, even if it falls short of "world beater" standards. Smells almost buttery, with a distinct spicy note that recalls coriander seed even though I am pretty sure there is no such spice in this beer. I also get some standard grainy pale malt and grass notes along with some less standard Belgian yeasty funk, although the latter is so subtle that it could purely be a phantasmal inference of my brain alone. Taste includes all these features as well, along with the fruity character typical of European lagers that registers as "white grape" on my palate, some lemon rind, a tinge of sour berry, and a dull white pepper spice ... Still getting that coriander-type huskiness. Light, crisp, and dry, almost carbolic, with a mellow bitter finish that features the tangy spice note from the initial impression. Body is light and just a little dextrinous, with the requisite aggressive carbonation. Leaves a rather nice lacing on the glass. Can't say this was a negative experience, as I seem to get some unique tastes and smells vis a vis most pilseners.
02-06-2014 04:27:37 | More by CalgaryFMC
3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
04-26-2013 23:35:12 | More by randylangford
3/5 rDev -4.2%
01-27-2014 22:00:55 | More by BJSmit
2.75/5 rDev -12.1%
08-14-2012 10:13:51 | More by HardyGeneraL
Bel Pils from Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV
75 out of 100 based on 25 ratings.


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The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis is the marquee act at this year's festival. The ensemble will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. in The Lerner Theatre.
Part of the musically renowned Marsalis family, Wynton Marsalis was born in 1961 in New Orleans. He joined the Jazz Messengers in 1980 to study under drummer and bandleader Art Blakey. The following year, he put together his own band and commenced touring.
Marsalis also conducted workshops. A short list of his pupils includes James Carter, Roy Hargrove and Harry Connick Jr.
The awards Marsalis has garnered in his career attest to his skill as a genre-crosser. In 1983, he became the only musician ever to score Grammy Awards for both jazz and classical releases. He repeated that feat the following year. Marsalis has earned nine Grammys in total, and is the sole musician ever to win Grammys in five straight years (1983 to 1987).
Marsalis also broke new ground in 1997, when he was the first jazz artist to ever win the Pulitzer Prize for music. This honor was for his oratorio "Blood on the Fields."
In addition, the musician is an author. Marsalis has written five books, including "To a Young Musician: Letters from the Road" and "Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life."
Marsalis co-founded and became artistic director for Jazz at Lincoln Center and music director for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in 1987.
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Rice, who graduated from Jacksonville University in 2006 with a BS in history and a minor in English, and coached at JU, is heading back to the program as an assistant, head coach Jim Mitchell announced.
"I'm excited about the opportunity to be back coaching at my alma mater,'' Montia, who will begin work Aug. 16, said. "I look forward to being a part of the team's continuing growth and success."
After beginning his rowing career at the prestigious St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, N.J., Rice was recruited to JU where he rowed all four years. He found much success by winning several titles including gold at FIRA, gold at SIRA and medaling at Dad Vail's. He was a two-year captain for the Dolphins and spent summers at the Penn Athletic Rowing Club. Montia coached the Dolphins in 2006-07 before heading to Gainesville in the fall of 2008 and at position at Florida.
In his first year there, he led the Novice Men's 4+ to a third-place finish at both FIRA and SIRA. After two successful years as novice men's coach, he was promoted to varsity men's head coach and last year led the team to silver in the Men's Championship 4+ at Head of the Hooch and a bronze medal at States in both Men's 4+ and 8. The season ended with the Varsity 8 reaching the semifinals at Dad Vail, missing the petit final by less than a second.
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Is it OK for your diaper-clad toddler to splash in the local pool? Can your child safely wear a cast or ear tubes in the water? Could bacteria lurking in the pool or lake make your little one sick? Before you help your child suit up — or decide to skip the water altogether — here are some practical tips for kids' swimming from Jay Hoecker, M.D., emeritus pediatrics specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
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Police and fire crews, along with the bomb squad, were called to investigate after a suspicious package was found at a west Toledo elementary school. It turns out the item was a dog toy.
Police were notified by a school resource officer that an object was found near a dumpster in a parking lot outside McGregor Elementary School around 8 a.m. Wednesday. Rambo Lane was closed to give crews space.
Sgt. Joe Heffernan with the Toledo Police Department says no evacuations were issued. Steve Perry, principal of McGregor Elementary, says children were safe and remained in the gym the entire time.
Perry says the school sent a text alert to parents just after 9:30 a.m., once they had enough information to share.
"Right away, as soon as we had some information about it. You don't want to send out information until you yourself have investigated to see what it was, or what it could be. So that call went out. At that point, that is when some parents started coming in again to get their children," said Perry.
Once word spread about a suspicious package, parents began picking up their kids at the school.
Shortly before 9:30 a.m., the superintendent of Washington Local Schools, Patrick Hickey, tweeted that this was the second time this year this has happened at this location.
Earlier this school year, another package was found at the school, which raised concerns from school officials. Police will be investigating further.
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Around 11:20, Hickey tweeted that it was a dog toy and they will always err on the side of caution with kids and staff.
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Since Coemar launched its new Infinity Wash XL luminaire at LDI last year, the unit has been in use quite a bit. Designers have included it on such diverse projects as tours with The Police, Martina McBride, American Idol, and numerous TV projects.
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The Infinity Wash XL takes full advantage of the Philips FastFit lamp and has variable power from 800W to 1,450W. It has a zoom range from 6° to 80°, without needing to change the lens. The luminaire also has a new, patented CMY color system, the CMY-s, where the "s" stands for saturated. This saturation option allows much deeper colors, especially in the red and blue ranges. The unit also includes an indexable beam shaper that can rotate 360°; some internal dynamic effects, including multicolor and moon flower; and, by having the ability to go so narrow, ACL-style effects. The fixture comes standard with an electronic strobe, five colors on a color wheel, an optional proportional CTO filter, full-range dimmer, and electronic ballast. With 16-bit movement, the unit has a pan range of 538° and a tilt range of 262°. The lamp is a Philips MSR 1200 SA/SE Fast Fit — 1,400W with a color temperature of 6,300°K and an average rated life of 750 hours. You can interface with the fixture through the onboard LCD and emulate all functions with the Coemar DR 1 handheld controller, which allows bi-directional control. The onboard control system uses a rechargeable battery setup, so it is possible to access the fixture — without powering it up — to program the unit or upgrade the software. It also has an electronic ballast with power-factor correction that covers a range of 200 to 208/230/240V, 50/60Hz; it draws 8A at 230V.
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Orsotti notes that the company typically works about a year-and-a-half in advance on development before a product launch. "Our plans for release at LDI are only known by our researchers and studies in our DOD process," he says. "I would rather not reveal specifics, but I would like to say we are adding yet another workhorse fixture to our LITE LED range. You can also expect to see an addition to our Infinity range that will be in the final stages of completion during LDI."
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"Since I first saw the unit at the Coemar factory, I was impressed mainly by two features: power and beam spread," comments lighting designer and director of photography Giovanni Pinna (www.giovannipinna.com). "So when I started my lighting design for a huge Italian rock production — Vasco Rossi — and had to light up a very big surface of scenery, my first thought was, 'Why not Infinity Wash XL instead of the usual Panorama? I can get more and have a lot of extras as compared to a static fixture.' 80° is a lot, and the output loss is more than acceptable for such a large beam," he says. "A word must be said for the moonflower effect, finally something new on a wash unit." He does have a couple of requests for changes that he would like to see in the Infinity Wash. "As usual, I would love to see some weight loss together with some shrinking of the dimensions. I'm currently touring with 12 units, and it looks like a good product and satisfies my needs."
Lighting director/freelance gaffer David Oakes of TriCity Photon Research has been working on a number of television projects with Allen Branton using the Infinity Wash XL. He says the unit was chosen for its ability to throw long distances and also for its effects. When asked what one feature he really likes about the unit, Oakes replies, "The effects — it is like no other wash light out there. It has been very reliable on the five or six broadcasts where we have used it. Maintenance issues were minimal or nonexistent, which is very important due to condensed production schedules."
LD Tom Kenny chose the Infinity Wash XL for its color and beams. "The beam of light is absolutely brilliant — indoors and outdoors, as well as its capacity to mix gorgeous colors," he says. Kenny has lit many projects with the Infinity, from recent shows with The Who to Garth Brooks at Radio City. "It has been the workhorse of my designs around the world," he adds. "I love the beam work and its ability to light huge surfaces with one source. Its color far outshines any of its competitors." If there were one thing that Kenny would like to see improved, it would be more availability. "I've used them in every capacity now and found them reliable. They outshine any other product."
Carlos Colina, a lighting designer at Univision Network, says he likes to use new fixtures on his shows and is always looking for something different. "After the demo I got from ICD, I was sold on using them," he says. "I would have to say that my favorite feature is the extreme zoom lens — 6° to 80°. It gives me a variety of ways to use the fixture. Beams, washlight, breakup patterns on the floor — it's endless the ways you can use it. The other feature I'm really impressed by is the dynamic saturated colors. You have an endless choice of colors without a drop in footcandles, which is a downfall of most other washlights, especially at the heights I use them, which can range anywhere from 40' to 65'." Colina has not used the fixture for very long and does not have any improvements as yet. "I think that once I continue to use them, I would have a better idea of what needs to be improved. As with any other fixtures, there can always be improvements."
For further information about the Coemar Infinity Wash XL, please go to www.coemar.com.
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Mike_Gemelli said:
Hey Caitlin,
Although we only have 5 sessions per week, you are always welcome at St Francis.
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@caitlinrosen - Try attending other pools, even at least just as a test, to make sure it is in fact chemicals/ventilation, and not a deeper issue, such as a medical problem.
As far as the chlorine smell goes, that is a swimmer 'badge of honor' if you ask me - tell your students to quit complaining because their teacher is obviously a rock star :)
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Although we only have 5 sessions per week, you are always welcome at St Francis.
Thanks Mike. My issue with St. Francis is that it is limited to an hour. Am I right about that? Can I start before 6? Can I stay later than 7? If the answer to either is yes, I would happily join you guys there.
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@CaitlinRosen Can I ask whether the pool is used a lot by babies and small children?
Our local pool management tell us that the strong chlorine smell is given off when the chlorine in the pool reacts with urine. One of our local pools gives off a much stronger chlorine smell than the other - I avoid that one if possible. Our local competition pool is rarely used by small children as there is a 20m pool next to it - the 20m pool smells quite strongly of chlorine, whereas I never notice anything when training in the competition pool (I can do 3-4 hours in there with no problems).
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HOLLANDAISE SAUCEINGREDIENTS:1 tablespoon white wine 2 tablespoons warm water3 egg yolks1/2 cup warm clarified butter2 teaspoons lemon juiceTabasco Sauce
salt and white pepper to tasteDIRECTIONS:In a small double boiler over medium heat, vigorously whisk the white wine, water and egg yolks until mixture becomes thick enough to form a ribbon when whisk is pulled from mixture (yogurt like consistency). Remove top portion of boiler from heat and whisk in clarified butter in a very thin stream. Add lemon juice and season with Tabasco Sauce, salt and white pepper.
POTATO CAKESINGREDIENTS:1 pound red bliss potatoes, unpeeled and chopped4 slices rough chopped bacon1/2 cup rough chopped cabbage1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 cup butter, meltedsalt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. Place bacon in a medium skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Add the garlic, cabbage and onion and sauté until onions become soft and translucent. Remove from heat and add the cooked potatoes and milk. With a large spoon, lightly mash the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture into a bowl and let cool. Once mixture has cooled, form into two inch patties and sauté in a buttered nonstick skillet until golden brown.
ASSEMBLYINGREDIENTS:8 potato cakes
8 poached eggs1 1/4 cup Hollandaise SaucePlace two hot potato cakes aside each other on a dinner plate. Top each potato cake with a poached egg and generously drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Garnish and serve with vegetable of your choice. Repeat assembly three more times.This is a delicious traditional Irish dish with a twist.
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