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Pascoe is inactive Sunday against Pittsburgh.||||||| He is nursing an ankle injury.
With starting tight end Kevin Boss questionable with a concussion, the New York Giants have signed Pascoe off their practice squad.||||||| To make room for Pascoe the Giants say they released third-year linebacker Bryan Kehl. Pascoe played four games with the Giants late last season and was among their last cuts this year.
The 49ers have signed Pascoe, their sixth-round draft pick.||||||| The former Fresno State tight end inked a four-year deal with the 49ers, becoming the fourth of San Francisco's seven picks to sign. Pascoe caught 85 passes for 953 yards over the past two seasons with the Bulldogs. He's expected to play on special teams for the 49ers while filling departed Billy Bajema's role as a blocking specialist on offense.


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He married Peggy A. McCuen Oct. 28, 1966. She survives with a son, James Bradley (Darlene) Young, Auburndale, Fla.
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9:30am Saturday 22nd December 2012 in News
WORK to add 500 parking spaces to the Thornhill park-and-ride site will start in the new year, it has been announced.
Oxfordshire County Council confirmed work to expand the busy facility near Headington will start in January.
The £3.6m project will take about eight months, with extra spaces due to be available from the spring.
The centre is one of the most popular in Oxford, and is often full before 9am. Buses from Thornhill travel to Oxford, London and Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Council deputy leader and transport cabinet member Rodney Rose said: "The Thornhill park-and-ride extension is something we have been planning for some time and I'm very much looking forward to seeing work get started. "The improvements will provide a first-class interchange for access to the city, facilitating economic development and supporting employment in the process.
"While there is strong demand at all five park-and-ride sites, Thornhill experiences the greatest pressure, with the car park often filling up to capacity in a short space of time.
"Creating more space to meet that demand will provide a transport solution for many more commuters, shoppers and visitors, helping reduce congestion into the city centre at the same time."
Transport chiefs are also planning a change in layout, including an improved exit, better short-stay parking and relocation of cycle parking.
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Particularly in the winter, returning from a shopping trip to London, it's a nuisance to have to scrape windows after getting off the bus - so covered parking would be ideal.
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The Complete Elvis Presley Masters Photo of the Week - Aug 17th
From page 8 of the book found in The Complete Elvis Presley Masters, Elvis recording the title song for his first movie Love Me Tender at the "20th- Century Fox' sound stage, August 24, 1956. Initially there were not going to be any songs in the movie, but the rewriting of the traditional "Aura Lee" hit a soft spot with Elvis, who wanted to prove himself as a ballad singer. The single of "Love Me Tender" was released to staggering advance...
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From page 11 of The Complete Elvis Presley Masters Book, The Hillbilly Cat, as Elvis was nicknamed, performing on stage at the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport on August 13, 1955. That night, Elvis sang his first record "That's All Right" and his current first national country hit "Baby, Let's Play House." He also rocked the audience with and a cover of Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" (included on Disc 29 of set). Order The Complete Elvis...
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Civilian workers at Fort Leavenworth are taking an unpaid day off Friday and there are a lot more of those days coming.
With thousands of Department of Defense employees on furlough, neighbors and businesses in Leavenworth, KS, wonder what that will mean to their bottom line.
"It's really disappointing for people who don't have a lot of money to begin with, much less my customers who have a little more disposable income. But still 20 percent hurts," said Kathryn West, owner of The Pot Rack.
West owns the upscale cooking shop in downtown Leavenworth. She wonders how upscale will play out when thousands of Department of Defense employees at Ft. Leavenworth get their first furlough paycheck.
"What I have isn't necessary to operate your home. Is it nice? Yes. Necessary? No. Prices are a little higher because of the quality. If you have 20 percent less to spend and you don't have to have it, what you have to have is going to get purchased," she said.
West said even though the furloughs are only scheduled for the next 10 Fridays, the loss of income will affect her through Christmas.
"I have to plan for Christmas, I've already bought for Christmas. I hope I can sell what I bought. If you don't know what's going to happen to a significant portion of your customer base, 20 percent disposable income going by the wayside is significant," she said.
Tom Gray is one of the D.O.D. employees on his first furlough day Friday. He said he won't be doing much beyond paying his bills for the next 11 weeks and he's already scraped plans for a vacation.
"You take 20 percent away from everybody and you've eliminated all discretionary income and also probably cut into requirements for paying bills. Subsistence. It may only be 11 weeks, but there the recovery time after that," Gray said.
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Dexter Elementary has been a fantastic school for our child. She attended 2004-2005 3rd grade, and 2005-2006 4th grade. Each year she has had a wonderful teacher. Dexter Elementary has a nurturing environment that was welcoming to our child, and to ourselves, the parents. The school is still new, and has a wonderful layout. Each classroom is a nice size. The PTA is fantastic, and has many opportunities for you to become involved with your childs school. There are Academic Clubs for all ages, Mouse Squad, Yearbook, Art, and many others. The Support Staff are fantastic. The Educators at Dexter are commited to helping your child achieve their potential as students and as people interacting with others. Dexter Elementary has been a wonderful educational experience for our child. Go Dexter Patriots! Thank you.
I gained custody of my 4 kids in January, my 3 sons all attend Dexter. This is their first year in public schools. I have been very pleased with the staff and teachers. It will be sad when it is annexed into the city. Ms. Johnson is truly a major asset to the school and my family.
My daughter has attended Dexter Elementry for 3 years. We have had outstanding results from our teachers. The principal is hard to get to know & shes not at all friendly. The other staff in the office you just have to get to know.
I did alot of reserch on differnt school in the cordova area and me and my husband desided on dexter and now i really wish we would have went with another school I was really disappointed in the school over all . The teachers were really cold toward us they were not welcoming at all and our son has allways liked his teachers exceped at this school he does'nt. I am not saying it is an awful school i am just saying I was highly disappointed and If I could do it over again I would have put him in another school.If I were to rate this school i would give it a 2 maybe b/c of the teachers and the rooms have no stimulation for the kids.
I am so thankful for the great transition into school that the Kindergarten teachers offer. My son had Mrs. Aiken. She was wonderful. I would like to thank the school for the understanding and consideration that they gave through a trying first year.
This is a terrific school! All the teachers truly care and work directly with your child. I have established a relationship with the principal and she has done a wonderful job with the children!
My children have been going to Dexter since the first year that it was open and so far have both enjoyed attending the school. So far, I have been very pleased with the teachers. My son has ADHD and an Anxiety Disorder and everyone has been very helpful and understanding.
I have been very pleased observing Dexter Elementary grow in the two years of operation. I am sure this year will be another productive year with students working to their full potential under a Great Administrative Team.
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MARIO GUTIERREZ, I'LL HAVE ANOTHER, WINNER: "This is so unbelievable. He is such a good horse and he gave me a big kick at the end. There wasn't any doubt in my mind that my horse would give me everything in the stretch leading up to the wire."
JOEL ROSARIO, CREATIVE CAUSE, SECOND: "Everything went well. I've ridden the winner before (I'll Have Another) and he can run. My horse gave me 100 percent, but I think we were second-best today. Sometimes it's hard to keep winning. I waited inside and had a perfect trip. No excuses today, just second best."
JOE TALAMO, BLUESKIESNRAINBOWS, THIRD: "We had an absolutely perfect trip. We got to the lead and had real easy fractions, nobody pressed us. He ran a really incredible race. Obviously any time we go in a race we want to win but that's by far the best race he's ever run. He really ran a winning race."
RAFAEL BEJARANO, LIAISON, SIXTH: "My horse broke really good from the gate, and I had a really nice trip. I just followed instructions from the boss. I was right behind the favorite--Creative Cause--and I had a good trip by the rail, but by the three-eighths pole, he started jumping. He didn't feel like he really liked the track. I tried to come between horses, but he started getting tired and jumping, and he was done after that. He tried hard, but I don't think he really feels comfortable on this track."
MIKE SMITH, MIDNIGHT TRANSFER, SEVENTH: "I thought the eight hole was going to be really good for us and it backfired on us. I got hung out on both turns so bad. I never did get to save any ground at any point. It didn't cost me the race by no means but I could have been up there a whole lot closer."
DOUG O'NEILL, I'LL HAVE ANOTHER, WINNER: "It was a great ride by (Mario) Gutierrez. To me, he's the closest thing to (Rafael) Bejarano we've got. He's such a brilliant rider and he's got real finesse. He's confident but a humble kid. If you can't get Bejarano, why not Gutierrez?
Asked what was going through his mind down the stretch: "I saw Creative Cause come up on the inside and I thought for a split second, running second in the Santa Anita Derby is pretty freaking good. All the wins are big at the time, but right now, this feels as big as it ever gets.
"I loved the way the race unfolded and how Mario had him positioned going into the first turn. Creative Cause coming up on the inside definitely gave me a scare, but our horse fought on. He's doing so good. Hopefully, he comes out of this good and if he's 100 percent, it's on to Louisville."
MIKE HARRINGTON, CREATIVE CAUSE, 9-10 FAVORITE, SECOND: "He (Joel Rosario) rode him good, he said the horse tried, he just got outrun. That happens. I thought the horse ran a helluva race. I thought Joel rode him perfectly. The other horse beat us today, but will he beat us next time? I don't know."
Will blinkers stay off for the Kentucky Derby? "Sure, I mean, why not? He was more focused. I mean, he never bobbled today. He ran his race. He just got outrun. That happens in this sport. He's not tired. He'll come out of this race . . . He ran such a huge race last time (winning the San Felipe on March 10), he couldn't improve on that race too much. I mean, how far can you go? He ran a zero Thoroughgraph in the last race, so how much further can you go?
"This will set him up (for the Kentucky Derby). He ran hard. It didn't hurt him. He's still got a lot left in him. Maybe the other horse (I'll Have Another) had to run too hard to beat him. We won't know for four weeks."
DENNIS O'NEILL: "I was thinking of the biggest wins in your life and I always thought Stevie Wonderboy (2005 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner for the late Merv Griffin) was it, but this tops it. It doesn't get any better than this. It's great for (owner) Paul Reddam. This is why you're in the game."
NOTES: The winning owner is J. Paul Reddam of Anaheim.


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CATEGORIES Comedy, Horror, Family Films, Box Office Predictions, UK Box Office, Cinematical, UK Box OfficeLast week's new releases all did unimpressive numbers allowing How to Train Your Dragon to grab the top spot during its fifth week of release. Here's the top five:
1. How to Train Your Dragon: $15.4 million
2. The Back-Up Plan: $12.2 million
3. Date Night: $10.4 million
4. The Losers: $9.4 million
5. Kick-Ass: $9.3 million
Furry Vengeance
What's It All About: Family comedy in which a real estate developer receives the titular comeuppance from a group of woodland creatures.
Why It Might Do Well: Who doesn't enjoy the anthropomorphic shenanigans of movie animals?
Why It Might Not Do Well: Unfortunately the animals aren't the problem. Brendan Fraser appears to be playing his standard befuddled lead in a family/action flick that we've seen how many times now?
Number of Theaters: 2,800
Prediction: $8 million
A Nightmare on Elm Street
What's It All About: Remake of the classic 80s horror flick in which a dead child murderer attacks young people through their dreams.
Why It Might Do Well: Freddy Krueger has been scaring the crap out of folks for nearly three decades so he's recognizable to a wide audience, and Jackie Earle Haley adds his own brand of creepy to the character.
Why It Might Not Do Well: Horror remakes are far from a sure bet.
Number of Theaters: 3,150
Prediction: $38 million
After this lackluster weekend I'm betting Elm Street will convince folks to spend some of their hard-earned dollars. Here's my prediction.
1. A Nightmare on Elm Street
2. How to Train Your Dragon
3. Furry Vengeance
4. The Back-Up Plan
5. Date Night
Hats off to Vera this week for leading the pack, and being the only one of us to score in double digits. Here's how we all did:
1. Vera: 10
2. Leslie: 8
2. moremovies85: 8
3. Sebastian: 7
3. English Gavz: 7
3. Matt: 7
4. greatone: 6
5. EngagingCulture: 5
5. bob: 5
5. Eric: 5
5. Brandon: 5
5. KyleKyle: 5
5. patronofchaos: 5
5. Robocop's Credit Card: 5
6. Mike: 4
6. Smiggy: 4
Post your predictions for the top five movies in the comments section below before 5:00PM Eastern Time on Friday. One point for every top five movie correctly named, two points for every correct placement, and one extra point for the top movie.


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North Course Lodge - On the Second Fairway - Pool Table in Sunriver
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- baths 4½
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Welcome to the "North Course Lodge". This Beautiful Newer Lodge
Style home offers 5 bedroom and 4.5 baths with 3 master suites and
will comfortably sleep 14. This 3500 square foot home is built with
the utmost quality and workmanship and designed to capture the views
of the second fairway of the North Woodlands Golf Course.
Enjoy the views while playing pool in the Billiards Room complete
with a wet bar and mini fridge, enjoy a fun board game or read a
great book in the semi-private loft retreat area or just relax in
the spacious Great Room with soaring wood ceilings accented with an
Idaho River Stone Fireplace.
Preparing meals will be a treat in the beautiful and well equipped
kitchen where you will find every gadget necessary to prepare any
meal and serving ware to entertain with.
Enjoy the outdoors where you will find a private deck with a natural
gas BBQ, outdoor speakers and plenty of seating room for
entertaining on the stone paved patio complete with a wonderful
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Loaded with all of the Extra's!
* Five Bedrooms and 4.5 Baths
* Three Master Suites
~~Master One - King Bed
~~Master Two - Queen Bed
~~Master Three - Queen Bed on the main floor
~~Bedroom Four - Two Twin Beds
~~Bedroom Five - "Bunk Room" with three sets of log bunk beds for
kids or any age (Sleeps 6)
*Spacious floor plan - 3500 sq. feet
*Beautiful Golf Course Views
*Central Air Conditioning
*Billiards Room - Pool Table & Wet Bar with Mini fridge/ice maker,
*Loft Retreat Area with Game Table and many Board Games
*Private Hot Tub - with outdoor speakers & lighting plus built-in
seating in the deck area
*Swimming and Tennis Passes Included
*Designer Plump bedding and Plush Designer Towels
*6 Cable TVs, 3 VCRs and 3 DVD Players
*Double Oven
*6 Burner Professional Cooktop
*Additional Refrigerator in Garage
*Ping Pong Table
*Nintendo 64 + games & controllers
*Great selection of CD's and movies, board games
*High Chair and Porta Crib,
*Bikes & Helmets - 8 / serviced every Spring
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*Natural gas BBQ - No propane tanks to refill
*3 Car garage - Extra large
*Ample supplies to get you through your stay - not just a starter
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~Golfing - Two Championship Courses in Sunriver
~Skiing - Mt. Bachelor is only 18 miles away
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~Tennis - we provide passes for your use
~Biking - we offer bikes for your use on the 37 miles of paved bike
~River Rafting, canoeing
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~Shopping - at the local Mall or nearby Bend
~Kids Club in the Summer
Located on the second fairway of the North Woodlands Golf Course in
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By bike or by foot this beautiful home is approximately a .5 mile
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Easy acceess off of the Cottonwood Exit form Hwy 97
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Mid Sept - Mid June 475.00 per night
Mid June - Mid Sept 625.00 per night
Thanksgiving 2010 - 625.00 per night / 4 night minimum
Christmas 2010 - 625.00 per night / 5 night min
New Years 2010 - 750.00 per night / 5 night min
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Look, the refs cost us that game. Period.The phantom call on Joey G did the Bucs in. Period.
Thanks to Biasaccia and his great ability to form up the STs on defense, we lost that game. Plus that shidtty call on Joey.Horrible.Rich needs another job. I am so sick and tired of that clown. I could care less what your opinions are of this guy, he is NOT a good ST coach.That PR was clutch, during a crucial time, and it was the go ahead score. WTF is that?And Mark Jones calling a fair catch on that one kick, when he should have just picked up the extra 7 or 8 yards (Since that is max range anyway)...Awful. Bisaccia is a bum.For all you Reggie Haters, he won them their game. Man, I hate that crap.
ya he is. IMO, he plays alot like sean taylor w/o the spitting he can cover pretty well and can come up and play the run. he woul;d fit perfectly into the niners scheme. as for the bucs, i think adams would be the best pick b/c he IS WORTH A TOP 5 PICK,lol.
My only question is "why didn't Bidwell punt out of bounds?". Riddle me that batman. I mean the guy is a pro bowler and that doesn't come into his head. that would have been the simple solution to a Bush return for a TD. I mean come on.bOOm
I don't know about the Taylor comparison. Taylor has the ability of a linebacker, corner, and safety all in one. Taylor's game can and did translate well to the NFL. Who knows if Landry will be able to play the same style. He doesn't really have the size and power that Taylor possesses. He'd be better off IMO playing like another former UM safety in Ed Reed. He doesn't have Reed's leadership or playmaking ability, but he does have close to Reed's speed, range, form tackling, and ability to quickly break on passes. Landry will be good IMO, but not really as good in run support as he was in college.


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Non-league: Game time is key for star Buchel says Tindall (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Non-league: Game time is key for star Buchel says Tindall
Updated 10:47am Friday 17th January 2014 in Sport By Ian Wadley
CHERRIES assistant boss Jason Tindall has tipped Benji Buchel for a big future by proclaiming: "He is probably one of the best shot-stoppers I have ever seen."
The 24-year-old, who join-ed Cherries in August 2012, is back in action following a frustrating eight-month injury lay-off with knee ligament damage.
Buchel has been furthering his football education with a one-month loan at Southern League Premier Division promotion contenders Poole Town.
The Liechtenstein-born stopper, who has also served Dorset neighbours Dorchester Town during a temporary spell, is behind Lee Camp, Ryan Allsop and Darryl Flahavan in the Dean Court pecking order.
However, Tindall is predicting a bright career for the emerging talent and says he expects Buchel, and fellow Cherries loanee Jordan Chiedozie, to reap the rewards of game time with the Dolphins.
Tindall told the Daily Echo: "Sometimes, you can do too much training and be constantly training but with no real carrot at the end of it.
"It is great for both of the boys. Benji is with the first team every day so I can speak more about Benji although I know Jordan has performed really well in the time he has been fit in the development squad.
"Benji has been outstanding in training and he is probably one of the best shot-stoppers I have ever seen.
"I think that (Poole Town loan) will just be a stepping stone for someone like Benji because he has got the ability and potential to perform at a lot higher level than Poole Town."
Poole manager Tom Killick agreed with Tindall and said Buchel had immediately stood out as a class performer for the Dolphins.
Killick said: "Within about 15 minutes of his first game, it was clear that we had a goalkeeper who was exceptional at our standard. I am sure he has got a big future ahead of him."
Buchel and Chiedozie are both expected to feature when Poole host Banbury United at Tatnam tomorrow (3pm), with the keeper's loan deal set to expire after the match.
The Dolphins, who are protecting a 10-game unbeaten run in the league, are hoping that central midfielder Steve Devlin will be ready to return.
However, striker Richard Gillespie, a long-term injury victim with plantar fasciitis, remains on the sidelines.
Dolphins: (from) Buchel, Spetch, Martin, Emmerson, Whisken, Pettefer, Elliott, Davies, Brooks, Charles, Chiedozie, Preston, Cann, Clarke, Devlin, Lowes, Hutchings, Yates.
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devon fan wrote:We used to, but PG tips pulled us out !
it is about time that AFCB had a full fixture list for their development team and started to provide football for all these young hopefulls they sign up only to be loaned out and many never to be seen again
Maybe mini Fletch will will address that.
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Under normal circumstances, comparing a feature film to a home movie would seem like harsh criticism, but in the case of the new documentary "Our Irish Cousins," that is pretty much the only way to honestly describe it. The difference is that this one has been made with such genial spirits and good humor that viewers won't mind spend 90 minutes watching it, which is more than you can say about most home movies, including your own.
The film is the brainchild of Mike Houlihan, a Chicago-born writer (who penned the "Houli in the Hood" column for the Chicago Sun-Times between 2002-2005), actor, filmmaker and all around-raconteur of the highest order. Among his multitude of credits is the "Hooliganism" column that he has written for the Irish American Times since 1996, consisting of stories, anecdotes and tall tales largely inspired by his experiences growing up as the seventh child of a South Side Irish-Catholic family. In 2008, he compiled his best columns into the anthology "Hooliganism" and "Our Irish Cousins" follows him as he sets out to promote the book.
As Houlihan makes a string of personal appearances around Chicago, it becomes apparent that this tour is not exactly going to be a bonanza from a financial perspective. And yet, while the crowds may not be large, they are enthusiastic and, more important, they all seem to have unique perspectives on what it means to be Irish-American and are willing to share them with Houlihan and his camera. The one thing that they, Houlihan included, have in common is that while they proudly declare themselves Irish-Americans, few of them have ever actually been to Ireland.
A few weeks later, in March, 2009, Houlihan sets off for Ireland with his family in tow. Ostensibly, the trip is to promote the book, but he's also out to trace his own ancestry and to examine the intense pride that the Irish feel about their heritage. His quest takes him from Fitzpatrick Castle in Dublin to the town in Limerick County where his grandfather came from, with the occasional pub stop along the way. As he continues his journey, he gets further perspectives of what unites and separates the Irish and Irish-Americans, in both the grand scheme of things and in personal terms.
As anyone familiar with Houlihan's work can attest, the man is a born storyteller — the kind of guy who can make a statement along the lines of "You know what's funny? Here's a good story. My brother died ..." and then actually pull it off. He gets a lot of laughs throughout the film, whether from well-polished anecdotes or spontaneous interactions with the people he meets. What is even more impressive, though, is the way that he manages to quietly layer in more serious-minded concerns amidst the laughter so that when he visits the church where his grandfather was baptized more than a century earlier, the scene winds up packing a surprisingly hefty emotional punch.
Houlihan was also lucky enough to come across a number of people just as charmingly loquacious as he is and some of the funniest and wisest moments come from their comments. Arguably the highlight of the entire film is his encounter with Mike Monaghan, an old friend who now resides in Galway. Monaghan's brief soliloquy about the fundamental difference between an Irish person visiting American and an American visiting Ireland is alone worth the price of admission. Another key observation comes from comedian Des Bishop, who sums up the belief that being Irish is more a notion of simple geography by stating, "If Ireland were just an island, no one would give a s---."
"Our Irish Cousins" does not exactly reinvent the cinematic wheel, but I would take its scruffy, low-fi charms over the hard-sell whimsy of nonsense like "Waking Ned Devine" in a heartbeat. Although those of Irish descent are clearly the target audience for "Our Irish Cousins," a good part of the secret to its success is that you don't have to be from the Emerald Isle to appreciate it. No matter where you come from or how much corned beef you've consumed in your lifetime, you'll most likely find that Houlihan's observations about the importance of examining and coming to terms with one's heritage still ring true.
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Stout vs. Tavares, Gonzaga vs. Oliveira, Alcantara vs. Omigawa and Funch vs. Pyle will be televised on FX. Arantes vs. Carvalho will be streamed on Facebook.
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Sam Stout vs. Thiago Tavares
Mario Yamasaki is the referee.
Round 1: Tavares punches into clinch and scores the early takedown. Stout tries to use the cage to stand up and Tavares almost climbs his back. Stout escapes and Tavares immediately shoots, but this time Stout defends. Tavares scores his second takedown with 3:09 remaining in the round. Stout gets back to his feet, but Tavares keeps the body lock and uses it to slam him back down. Stout stands up and Tavares tries for a guillotine right away and drops down for it. Stout quickly escapes and ends up taking top position. Tavares looks for a leglock and Stout steps away. Stout lands a nice right punch. Stout connects to the body and Tavares clinches. Stout shrugs him off and they're back into what has mostly been a kickboxing fight. Tavares glances a straight right of his own. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Tavares.
Round 2: Stout sneaks a right hand through and hits his target. Tavares connects on a right hand ... Tavares lands another big right. Tavares grabs a single-leg and Stout escapes. Stout is bleeding from around his left ear, most likely from a kick. Stout lands a body kick. Stout lands to the body. Round could have gone either way. Leaning towards Stout.
Round 3: Early on, Tavares is caught with a low blow and takes his time to recover. With the fight restarted, Tavares fires off kicks while Stout looks to open up his hands. Tavares tries to a takedown, but Stout shrugs him off. Stout stalks Tavares. Tavares shoots and Stout again successfully defends. Tavares connects on another leg kick. Tavares lands a kick to the body and Stout returns fire with a right hand. Stout lands two consecutive jabs. Tavares bleeds from his nose. With the fight coming to an end, Stout lands the biggest shot of the night to stun Tavares and put him on one knee. Close round until then and Stout might have just stolen the round. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Stout and the fight 29-28 for Stout.
All judges see it differently ... Not a robbery by any means. Close fight.
Official Result: Tavares wins via unanimous decision (no scores announced)
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira
As Junior dos Santos' sparring partner, there's a bit of buzz surrounding Oliveira as he heads into his UFC debut here. Let's see if he's worthy of the hype. Dan Miragliotta is the referee.
Round 1: There's a long feeling out process. Just under two minutes into the fight, Gonzaga shoots and scores the big takedown. Oliveira recovers to his feet only to get tripped back down and into his halfguard. Oliveira again tries to stand, but Gonzaga wraps a choke around his neck. Gonzaga flattens Oliveira and Oliveira taps.
Gonzaga wins via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1, 3:22
"It felt great to be back in the Octagon," Gonzaga said. "I showed that I still have my BJJ skills in there tonight. My time away from the UFC was good for me. I dealt with some personal business in my life and came back refocused. Before, I was training well, but my mind just wasn't in it. Now, I'm back, I feel great. I'm focused and I showed that by beating a 13-0 fighter."
Yuri Alcantara vs. Michihiro Omigawa
Leon Roberts will officiate this featherweight tilt.
Round 1: Alcantara quickly throws a knee after a glove tap that bothers Omigawa. Alcantara looks sharp on his feet and I think a knockout is only imminent if Omigawa decides to stand with him. Alcantara lands a straight left. Omigawa sneaks a left hand. Alcantara lands with a straight left. Omigawa takes a unorthodox approach in his standup, constantly changing stances and levels. Alcantara again finds a home with his left hand. Alcantara lands to the body. A spinning backfist connects with an elbow. Omigawa is stunned. Alcantara takes his back and lands punches. Omigawa stands (with Alcantara on his back) and is able to turn into Alcantara. Omigawa lands short elbows and passes to Alcantara's half guard. Alcantara escapes back to full guard. Alcantara secures an armbar and Omigawa's left arm is bent... The round ends. Replays show that Omigawa didn't tap, but he is sure lucky the bell sounded. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Alcantara. Dominant first round, almost a 10-8.
Round 2: Omigawa throws with his left hand, so it seems his left arm is okay after the nasty-looking armbar. Alcantara drops Omigawa. Alcantara takes full mount and then Omigawa's back. Alcantara punches with left hands to try to set up the rear-naked. Alcantara looks like he gets his arm under Omigawa's chin, but only briefly. Omigawa escapes to halfguard and then full guard. Omigawa's left ear is busted open. Omigawa looks for a straight armlock. Alcantara patiently works to score points. Another dominant round for Alcantara. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Alcantara.
Round 3: Alcantara's pace has slowed. Omigawa is gamer. After getting arm bent and dropped twice, he's still firing away. However, he's not really taking advantage of Alcantara slowing down. Alcantara continues to give Omigawa problems with his straight left. Omigawa stays in the pocket. Omigawa lands two rights on a gassed Alcantara and then scores a takedown. Omigawa tries to score points inside the guard of Alcantara. The referee stands them up with 10 seconds left. Omigawa tries a judo throw but Alcantara lands in full mount. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Omigawa and the fight 29-28 for Alcantara.
Alcantara looked really good in the first two rounds, though he might have outworked himself and basically cruised in the final round.
Official Result: Alcantara wins via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28,30-27)
"This was like the World Cup for me tonight," Alcantara said. "To fight against a veteran like him was a true honor. I hope this win proved to the UFC that I'm ready for the main card. I felt like a complete fighter in there tonight."
Omigawa was immediately taken to the hospital following the fight.
Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle
This welterweight bout kicks off the UFC's live prelim debut on FX. Mario Yamasaki is the referee.
Round 1: They feel each other out. Funch favors throwing hands. Pyle lands a number of leg kicks. Pyle cracks the Brazilian-born Funch with a straight right. With Funch stunned, Pyle floors Funch with a knee. Pyle finishes with punches.
Pyle wins via TKO - Round 1, 1:22
In the post-fight interview, Pyle is ecstatic and tries to win back the crowd by yelling that he loves Brazil. The Brazilians won't hear it though, and the boos grow louder. Pyle ends the interview by asking Joe Rogan to put him on Fear Factor.
"I'm disappointed," Funch later commented. "I don't have any excuses. He caught me with a good shot and it was over."
Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho
The bearded Canadian Carvalho is the first man to make his entrance at UFC 142 and he's immediately greeted with boos. Arantes with his trademark cowboy hat enters to cheers. Leon Roberts is the referee.
Round 1: Quick exchange of punches to start. Carvalho throws high kick and Arantes falls to his back. Carvalho passes to side. Arantes tries to escape but Carvalho slickly takes Arantes' back. Arantes frees himself to his feet and Carvalho grabs the front headlock. Arantes digs for the shot, but Carvalho stops it and claims full mount. Carvalho rains down punches and Arantes escapes to bring the fight to standing. Arantes stays active with kicks. Arantes looks better on the feet than Carvalho. Carvalho does have a high kick he likes to throw that is keeping Arantes thinking. Arantes attempts a jumping knee but Carvalho catches a leg and tries for the takedown. Arantes stays balanced and frees his leg. Carvalho lands a body kick and the round ends. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Carvalho.
Round 2: Arantes and Carvalho kickbox with Arantes taking the edge. Carvalho lands a nice punch to the body. Arantes attempts a jumping kick that is blocked, but the crowd loves it. Arantes closes in but neither man is able to do much in clinch and they separate. Arantes starts to find his mark, landing a number of punches. Arantes controls the rest of the round standing. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Arantes.
Round 3: Light on his feet, Arantes continues to work a variety of kicks. Carvalho answers back and connects with leg kicks. Carvalho shoots for a takedown but Arantes stuffs it turns Carvalho on his back (Carvalho might have pulled guard). Carvalho works his rubberguard, but eventually switches back to closed guard. Arantes lands elbows and the energetic Brazilian crowd roars. Carvalho is cut. More Arantes elbows. Carvalho eyes mission control again, but he's having difficulty making anything happen. Arantes briefly passes, but Carvalho escapes and they're back on their feet. Nice right hand by Arantes. MMA Fighting scores the third round 10-9 and the fight 29-28 in favor of the 23-year-old Arantes.
Carvalho was never in danger, but Arantes should take the decision by outlanding Carvalho in the last two rounds.
Official Result: Felipe Arantes wins via unanimous decision (29-28 3x)
"I'm very happy with this win because I went out there and proved to the people of Brazil that I belong in the Octagon," said Arantes. "He was a very tough opponent. I had a tough camp and battled some injuries, but I was able to get in there tonight and control the striking and win."
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Reviews by UCLABrewN84:
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
Pours a murky dark brown with a 2 inch khaki head that settles to a thin film. Random streaks of lace stick around the glass on the drink down. There is also some sediment floating around in this beer. Smell is of dark fruits, some wood aromas, and spicy yeast. Taste is of dark fruits, slight wood, and a slight sour fruit/vinegary taste. There is an astringency on the palate after each sip. This beer has a bubbly carbonation with a crisp but slightly sticky mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good BSDA from The Bruery. I was going to save this and do a broken vertical since I missed the first 2 releases but I am glad I just opened this now.
08-12-2011 05:08:40 | More by UCLABrewN84
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4.08/5 rDev +7.1%
I enjoyed this beer with zoso1967 (the supplier of the bottle), TCGoalie, BuckyFresh, and another good friend on 12-11-10. Happy marriage, Zach!
3 French Hens makes its way from the bottle to my oversized wine glass with a ruby-mahogany color. A tan one-finger head recedes a little, but retains quite well. Tiny carbonation bubbles are quite dense and jog up through the beer. The lacing on the glass is sticky, splotchy, and dotty.
The smell reveals a lovely, spicy Belgian yeast scent that blends harmoniously with candied fruits, a very fresh pear aroma, and a whiff of Granny Smith apples. The French oak that the beer was aged in lends a Chardonnay-like quality to the bouquet. I also smell some Christmas-sy spices of clove and coriander. I find this aroma very yummy.
The flavor is a little sweeter than I expected. Christmas candies, pear, crisp apple, and a smooth vanilla characteristic from the oak complement each other well. The smell had a dry scent; conversely, the taste has a very impactful sweet middle of the sip. The finish dries out that sweetness with a tannic oak influence, though. The spicy Belgian yeast is ever-present throughout the sip.
The mouthfeel is fairly light-bodied with a spicy nip from the yeast and a dry finish from the oak. The carbonation adds a refreshing and effervescent influence to the end of the sip.
3 French Hens is a nice, rare treat that agreed with the whole of our tasting party. I would certainly have it as a time to time treat, but it would not be a beer that I would imbibe regularly due to the sweetness.
12-19-2010 22:55:27 | More by TCHopCraver
New York
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
A - Dark brown with caramel colored highlights. Large head that faded to nothing pretty rapidly, no real lacing.
S - Dark malts give some dark fruit smells, some spice and a touch of sour.
T - Dark malts, with a citrus tartness. Some phenols and definitely some oak from the barrel aging.
M - Seems to lack a little body for the style, this knocked the carbonation and alcohol balance out a bit.
D - A pretty good example of a Belgian Dark Strong Ale/Speciality Ale...but definitely an imitation rather than the real thing.
12-19-2010 00:10:04 | More by steelerguy
4/5 rDev +5%
11-21-2011 05:39:03 | More by Callmecoon
2/5 rDev -47.5%
12-09-2011 17:15:16 | More by iemailjack
New York
3.88/5 rDev +1.8%
Typical Bruery bottle
Mahogony in color, minimal head, short staying, just barely a sign of a film, thinnest of collars and def. no lace after 2 minutes.
Booze, cola, raisins, smoke, sawdust and figs in the nose.
Slightly low carbonation is I problem I have with this one. Somewhat dull in the mouth. Flavorful but dull.
Rich notes of rum soaked raisins, figs, more cola, light smoke, toasted coconut. Dense and complex brew.
Nice cold weather sipper.
Not up to the hype.
Plenty of other BSDAs out there, many of em less expensive and plenty of em regularly available.
12-13-2010 00:05:11 | More by Billolick
4.33/5 rDev +13.6%
Big thanks to bu11zeye for sharing this bottle.
The beer pours a dark amber color with a white head. The aroma is full of dark fruit and toffee.
The flavor is more complex. I get a lot of dark fruit, grapes and cherry notes as well as some toffee and some Belgian candy sugar. The beer also has a dry red wine component and some tannic notes that are very tasty. The alcohol is present but is not overpowering and the beer is very easy to drink for a beer of its strength and complexity. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.
My first one of The Bruery's 12 Days of Christmas beers and it didn't disappoint.
07-19-2011 01:31:18 | More by Mora2000
3.25/5 rDev -14.7%
Decided to open this because there is no way I will ever go after the first 2 of the series. Dark ruby red appearance when I hold it to the light. Smells of oak, vanilla, figs, alcohol, burnt sugar, and maybe a bit of cherry. Taste is oaky, with some vanilla and sweetness. Tastes messy though, it all kind of runs together. Also get a numbness to my tongue. Almost peppery, but there is a numbness. No finish really. Flavor hits the tip of the tongue and just stops dead in its tracks. Nothing towards the back of the throat. Overall, disappointing. This is my first time trying this and even though it is "supposed" to be aged for some years to come, I'm wondering if this is already going downhill. I'd like to try another one eventually to see if I just caught this during a rough patch of the aging process.
10-07-2011 01:54:12 | More by 1Adam12
3.18/5 rDev -16.5%
Bottle (2010)
Churchill's Pub & Grille
San Marcos, CA
Somewhat lifeless murky brown with amber and orange edges. Thin khaki head that doesn't last long and doesn't leave much lacing down the glass either. This beer looks thin, lifeless, and oily.
Sweet aroma primarily of toffee and caramel, some sourdough bread, and a mild inclusion of dark fruits.
Very sweet flavor, namely of caramel and sticky toffee, a touch of nuttiness and some mild dark fruit flavors. Very little hop presence in the way of either bitterness or flavor. A sweet, malty, yeasty BSDA.
The mouthfeel is too thin, though heavy and oily, and somewhat under-carbonated.
I'm glad I got to try this BSDA, but it doesn't rank as one of my favorites. I won't seek it out again. Perhaps it was significantly better when fresh?
08-23-2011 17:54:35 | More by ehammond1
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
A: Poured into my Duvel tulip this BSDA pours a dark coffee brown with a creamy tan head that resembles a head on an Irish Stout.
S: The aroma is that of dark fruit, candy sugar, and a little Belgium spice. All this is great, but this brew is not as bold, and not as distinguished as I'd expect in a BSDA.
T: The flavor is a way bold with the malt. Figs and bruised apples with hints of caramel. Belgium spice is present, but not prevalent like I want.
MF/D: Mouthfeel is good, full, but needs some more carbonation if this baby is gonna last 9 years. Drinkability is great at 10%.
01-04-2011 23:33:48 | More by TKEbeerman
3.76/5 rDev -1.3%
Brown and red appearance, kinda cool looking, good head, sticks around forever. Smells like cinammon and sugar cookies.
Dark fruity flavor, more spice, mahogany wood effect to it, the mo, another complex, but amazing beer so far. I don't even like these styles I kept thinking. This one was good enough on tap that I bought a bottle afterwards. Lots of caramel underneath the darker aspect of the beer. Not overly sweet, strong, but alcohol is hidden for its actual might. I liked it quite a bit. Be interesting to see how it is in a decade out of a bottle. Although I have a feeling I'll have it at least one more time this year.
11-06-2010 06:25:19 | More by Beerandraiderfan
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +5%
12-27-2011 16:19:39 | More by SPRichard
4/5 rDev +5%
On-tap at the Porter Beer Bar in Atlanta.
Pours a very dark purplish-brown color with a half-finger off-white head. The head recedes into a thin layer on top leaving solid lacing.
Smells of large amounts of fruits - partly dark grapes but also plums and figs. Also present are sweet and dark malts with mild amounts of spices.
Tastes similar to how it smells. Sweet dark malt flavors with a hint of caramel malts kick things off. Joining in shortly thereafter are sweet dark fruits - crisp dark grapes with ripe plums. Near the end of the sip hints of indistinct spices make a brief appearance before fading out into a mildly sweet ending leaving a bit of alcohol burn on the back end. As the beer warms the influence of the spices increases.
Mouthfeel is good. It's got a nice thickness with solid carbonation.
Drinkability is also good. I finished my glass without a problem and could have another.
Overall this was certainly one of the fruitiest BSDA's I've had in a while, most skew toward heavier malt and spice profiles. Worth a shot.
12-02-2010 12:57:45 | More by glid02
4.33/5 rDev +13.6%
Thanks to Kels for sharing.
750ml corked and caged brown bottle poured into a Russian River tulip.
A: Pours a dark woody brown, opaque. Big tan head, frothy, and dies fairly quickly. Some lacing.
S: Belgian pilsner and dark sugars. Nice yeasty spices, very nice. Some spicy breathless and toffee.
T/M: Maltiness isn't huge and is definitely highly fermented as the body is thinner than expected. Some dryness from sugar but I think it was mashed pretty low for fermentability. Lots of the spicy yeast with some esters mixed in there as well. A bit more carbonation and dryness would be an improvement.
D: Very drinkable and the 10% ABV is very well hidden.
11-25-2010 06:36:53 | More by pwoods
New Jersey
2.5/5 rDev -34.4%
12-24-2011 23:38:08 | More by acurtis
New Jersey
3.95/5 rDev +3.7%
Opened for Thanksgiving 2010. Poured from a 750 at cellar temperature into a Chimay chalice.
A-Initiall pour out of the bottle was clear deep garnet with a thin tan head that settled rapidly. Pretty coloration.
S-Sweet yeasty malts and dark fruits. Not detecting much spicing and a sour note in the background.
T-Initially sweet, yet a mouthwatering sour note kicks in almost immediately. Fresh pear combines with some vanilla oaking and the requisite raisin and figs that give way to a peppery sweet finish lasts forever. This is very different, very complex, and while the initial sip did not blow me away, it grows more charming the more I contemplate it. ABV is well hidden.
M-Mouthfeel is not as robust as I would like, and this is very overcarbonated, but it is young.
D-I like this, and will age the other bottle that I have and perhaps buy a third to open up in a few years before the drummers roll.
I generally don't pair beer with food but this would go exceptionally well with game.
11-26-2010 00:01:54 | More by caddybuyer
4/5 rDev +5%
A: Pours a dark burgundy with a slight purple tint to it. Small khaki head on top that reduces to a ring of bubbly foam. Thin lacing forms around the sides.
S: Sweet upfront with some slightly sour cherries, a little bit of belgian spice, some molasses, and a little bit of oak and vanilla. Not quite what I expected, but very nice.
T: More tart, dark cherry, some vanilla and a little brown sugar. There is a little bit of molasses and some tobacco. There is a good bit of spice mixed in, some clove and a little cinnamon.
M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Slight heat as it goes down. Dry finish.
O: Quite nice, the sourness caught me off-guard. The cherry/tart flavor masks a bit of the spice, but I like it. Looking forward to seeing what happens to this one over time.
04-30-2012 02:42:04 | More by mdaschaf
4.33/5 rDev +13.6%
A- Pours a mahogany color with a cream-colored head that is about a finger thick.
S- Dried fruit, cherries, golden raisins, Belgian yeast, and oak
T- The taste is much like the smell. The taste is of dried fruit, Belgian yeast, and oak and ends with a hoppy bitterness.
M- The carbonation is well done for a BSDA, it is a smooth feel on the mouth, almost silky, but with a fair amount of carbonation.
D- This beer is very drinkable for being 10%. Almost dangerously.
This beer was good at such a young age. I am very excited to see how this beer will be in 9 years. Such a long time to wait....
12-11-2010 20:56:53 | More by rigdont
4.05/5 rDev +6.3%
750 ml bottle served cellar temp into a goblet.
3 French Hens is a dark ruby-tinted brown with good clarity when held to the light. The head is bone white and tight but it settles surprisingly quick and leaves no lace behind.
Aroma is sweet with dark malts and toffee notes. There is an unexpected funky fruit smell that doesn't seem entirely right but it doesn't turn me off either.
Flavor is that of a slightly sour strong dubbel. Nice toasted malts, caramel, and toffee with some dark fruits and dried fruits thrown in for good measure. A little bit of sour makes me wonder if it's the barrel aging or something worse.
Mouthfeel is velvety smooth, full in body, and low in carbonation. Just how I like it.
Overall a solid strong dark Belgian but unusual in some ways. Not a bad beer by any means but not what I was expecting.
12-17-2010 00:58:41 | More by GilGarp
4/5 rDev +5%
12-14-2011 19:39:56 | More by alamode
North Carolina
3.98/5 rDev +4.5%
Pours into the glass a dark soupy chocolate color. The head is formed of large bubbles, not quite dishsoap-ish, but close. Head has an interesting dirty white appearance, but it doesn't last long. A bubbly crown is all I've got after about a minute. Something looks "different" about this beer, certainly nothing "wrong" though.
A tea-like herbal aroma dominates the nose, but an earthy mineral/stone scent comes in closely behind. Definitely getting the vinous quality promised on the label, like a dry red wine.
The French Oak aging comes through strongly in the flavor, having all kinds of vinous qualities, including a considerable if not quite Pinot Noir-like dryness. Herbal notes pop out with a pleasant mellowness, and there's the rich, decadent character of fine cream-filled chocolates. Some honey, even more maple. Something cola-like hangs out too, tasted mostly in the finish, which lingers somewhere between chocolate, grape and cola. If not the most amazing-tasting beer, it's certainly one of the most unique I've had, which is pretty much Bruery's style.
Texturally this is great. Like, really great. While the bubbles feel like they want to attack, they actually give in to being as soft and caressing as possible. There's a wonderful balance here between carbonation tingle and sensual, silky softness, with the latter having an edge over the former. Wonderful.
There are some really good things going on here -- the flavor is unlike any other beer I can recall, and it feels fantastic. It fails to totally hit the grand slam I hoped for, but what the hell am I making baseball references for with a deep winter Christmas beer anyway? Everybody sing now: "Five golden gloves..."
01-14-2011 23:17:00 | More by Metalmonk
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
Body is a deep brown with garnet highlights,. Aroma of French oak and dark fruit on top of a solid malty backbone. A nice, fruity character comes through at the front of the mouth, with a mild sour character from the yeast. Interesting notes of wood, light brown sugar, and a very light astringency. It will be interesting to see how this beer ages (it is supposedly good until 2012); right now it seems like it could use a little more time for the yeast to work its magic.
12-22-2010 05:49:48 | More by ElGordo
4/5 rDev +5%
11-15-2011 20:12:43 | More by DJButters
3.88/5 rDev +1.8%
750ml bottle, split and paired with some fresh pasta
appearance: served in my great lakes christmas chalice (this glass is the most interesting thing that brewery has released in a while), dark mahogany body, light tan cream head with no retention
smell: lots of dark fruit - plum, grapes, figs, booze, raisins, wood, spice, rye
taste: Big flavor profile - plums soaked in rum, figs, dates, brown sugar, belgian yeast, caramelized sugars and lots of alcohol. I really liked 2 turtle doves - this is a dissapointment by comparison
mouthfeel: boozy, medium-heavy
drinkability: ok
12-11-2010 02:06:25 | More by dirtylou
4.25/5 rDev +11.5%
A rich, dark brown fudge color. On top is an off-tan head, about a finger and a half thick. When the head dissipates, it leaves a creamy ring of bubbles around the edge.
Smells Belgian, with a funky yeast and ripe dark fruits (and some apple). There's a note of alcohol, almost a port-like scent. As the beer warms, a hint of anise develops.
Taste matches the smell. Dark fruits--grapes, apple, raisin, figs--dominate with the slightest mention of oak. Alcohol is only slightly present.
Very creamy mouthfeel. A bit like wine, particularly the adity, but a bit sweeter and more 'beer like' thanks to malt backbone and a bit of hoppy bitterness to balance.
Overall, this is a really good beer. It's a tad sweet and wine like, or I'd have given it a 4.5. I'm glad I tried this.
11-26-2011 05:08:43 | More by RickS95
3 French Hens from The Bruery
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The 30-year flight of Roman Polanski from the legal consequences of the statutory rape of 13-year-old Samantha Jane Gailey in 1977 took another surprising turn on July 12, 2010, when the Swiss Ministry of Justice announced it would not extradite the aging auteur to the United States to face sentencing for the crime to which he had confessed. Swiss Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf declared that the Swiss government took no position on the charges against Polanski or the course of the legal proceedings from which he had fled, but rejected the extradition request because the U.S. Department of Justice had not provided all the legal records which the Swiss Ministry of Justice had requested and because Polanski had in fact had a reasonable expectation that he would not be arrested as a fugitive when he entered Switzerland in September 2009.
The U.S. Department of Justice expressed disappointment over the decision. "We are deeply disappointed," said U.S. Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer "We thought our extradition request was supported by the facts. We're going to review our options." Unfortunately, it is not clear that the U.S. Department of Justice has many options: Swiss Justice Minister Widmer-Schlumpf declared that the 76-year-old Polanski was now free, having been released in December on a $4.5 million bail, and the U.S. could not resubmit its extradition request on the charges currently outstanding against Polanski, although, she noted, the U.S. could attempt to extradite Polanski from other countries through which he might travel.
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DALLAS - Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings signed a declaration of emergency as the city continues to battle the spread of West Nile, clearing the way for aerial spraying.
Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed aerial spraying will take place Thursday evening in Dallas.
Rawlings said it was the "right thing to do" as he doesn't want any more deaths "on his conscience."
Dallas officials will be asking the state to aerial spray the entire city. The state will cover the $500,000 cost for the five planes and spraying.
Asked why the city wants the entire city sprayed since initial plans focused on north of Interstate 30 where most cases have occurred, Rawlings said, "There was some discussion by some of the city council that say hey, we've got some issues in the south as well and so be considerate of citizens in the south, since we were going to do it already, we decided to do it throughout the whole city."
Based on the city's history of discrimination excluding the south could've been controversial.
Council member Dwaine Caraway said he's glad his district won't be left out, "Whatever we have available to us I think that we should jump on every resource so that the folks can be educated and be prepared."
"Aerial spraying risk is minimal given the ongoing spread of the West Nile virus," said Dr. David Lakey, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Zach Thompson, the director of the Dallas County Health Department, shared his agreement.
"We're in a fight we can't win on the ground," he said.
Council members expressed health concerns that may arise due to spraying. Council member Sandy Grayson asked if residential pools would be safe and was answered with a "yes" as health experts said the insecticide breaks down in light and water. Lakey also said risks to playgrounds and organic gardens were minimal.
Council member Monica Alonzo became emotional while expressing her concerns. With her eyes misting, she said as a former farm worker she is very concerned about spraying pesticides over the area. She urged the city to reach out to citizens to help them become aware of the spraying and its effects.
Noted landscape architect Howard Garrett, the "Dirt Doctor," was direct telling the council aerial spraying won't work since it doesn't kill larvae in standing water.
Garrett wrapped up his comments during public speaker period saying, "Please reconsider, it's a big waste of money," to the applause of supporters in the audience.
By using emergency power in city and state law Rawlings bypassed the council and several council members questioned that.
Ann Margolin told the mayor, "What gives you the authority to make this decision on behalf of the city?"
Rawlings said he did it believing there is a public health crisis and he wanted to protect his colleagues politically, "I want to take the politics out of it. I want to say this is my responsibility I will take the heat for it and I think that's the right place for it to be."
Rawlings decision means the planes will be in the air over Dallas very soon.