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100% Brett Autumn Maple - The Bruery
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Reviews by Gueuzedude:
3.79/5 rDev +2.7%
Sampled March 2012
A steady pour into my Lost Abbey Teku glass produces a one finger thick, amber tinged, tan colored head. The beer is a rich, concentrated, but definitely amber color that shows an almost brilliantly clear, pale, cranberry-juice color with gold highlights when held up directly to the light. The aroma smells of cinnamon, brown sugar, graham crackers, sweet ginger, and an interesting fruity base that has touches of lemon, perhaps touches of melon, but really I can't help but think of fresh out of the oven rich, red, brown sugar sweetened, sweet potatoes. There is a hint of medicinal character here, and perhaps some mustiness; the former is brought out by the spices, but like the latter, it is also likely here due to the Brettanomyces. The Brett character is fairly subtle in the nose overall though.
This has a nice prickly carbonation, which couples well with the light sweetness, and medium, somewhat viscous body. The spices contribute a bite to the finish that is a bit woody, and seems like nutmeg and perhaps a touch of allspice like character. There is a ginger bite to this beer as well, though this is not overly aggressive. The spices do somehow contribute an almost dusty (perhaps saw-dusty?), woody note in the flavor. There is a soft tartness to this beer, that while subtle, couples quite well with the sweetness. The sweetness here is brought out by the spices (cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg predominantly), but really reminds me of sweet potato pie; there is a sort of earthiness, not quite fruitiness. Ah, I just realized, some of the woody notes in the finish are contributed by the maple, which definitely contributes to the flavor here. A touch of Brettanomyces phenolics perhaps boost the woody notes and adds a touch of medicinal character and mustiness towards the finish; all in all though, I would be hard pressed to guess that this was 100% Brett fermented, there is that touch of tartness, but the funkiness is actually quite subtle. The malt character plays a pretty prominent role here, but there are so many other things going on that it is easy to over-look; flavors of brown-sugar coated sweet breads, graham crackers, English biscuit notes, and a chewy, whole grain character all are quite noticeable once you pay attention to them.
Quite tasty, despite the Brett character being quite subtle here, I am really enjoying this beer; I like the touch of tartness, and the subtle hint of funk that is brought to this "holiday-inspired" base beer. I also like that the spice character, while playing a prominent role here, does not overwhelm the other flavors.
09-30-2013 02:15:27 | More by Gueuzedude
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4/5 rDev +8.4%
05-22-2012 03:49:01 | More by SuqMadique
3.75/5 rDev +1.6%
01-21-2014 21:46:35 | More by Callmecoon
4.22/5 rDev +14.4%
Thanks to Dixonian for sharing this bottle.
The beer pours an orange-amber color with a white head. The aroma is full of maple, brown sugar, caramel and pumpkin and sweet potatoes. The beer smells about how I remember the regular Autumn Maple smelling, only a little bit sweeter.
The flavor is different than the original. I get a light funk from the brett, which comes through a little bit leathery. I also get a lot of brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkins, yams and alcohol. I also get a little bit of dark fruit and cherries, though I don't think any dark fruit is in the beer. There is also some maple and vanilla in the flavor, which is very nice.
Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation. A beer I am glad I got to try.
10-18-2011 04:49:27 | More by Mora2000
New York
4.22/5 rDev +14.4%
another big thanks to scott (merc7186) for sharing this gem at our last tasting!
750ml. bottle at about fridge temp poured into a snifter.
pours out a hazy, almost murky looking dark reddish brown color with just a bit of some off white head, faded to ring after a few minutes. small spots of lace left on the glass.
the first thing i pick up is this funky kind of meaty quality. smells sweet with your usual pumpkin spices. a bit of the yam detectable, possibly just from the spice. slight alcohol noticeable as it warms.
a very nice, slightly spicey yam/ pumpkin base with some seasonal spices, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, all spice, and a very unique meaty, funky quality. almost like a savory kind of thing, dare i say umami? i was expecting maybe some sort of barnyard funk from the brett, but its very slight, if even there at all.
medium bodied, but a full thick mouthfeel. the slightest hint of tartness. sweet. the alcohol is very well hidden, would not have guessed 10%
a solid beer, the brett really works in different ways, combining with the other flavors to really make for an interesting unique taste. id seek this out, however i definatly need to try the original version to better identify some of these flavors going on.
10-23-2011 20:30:22 | More by dogfishandi
2.23/5 rDev -39.6%
Bottle (2011)
Thanks for opening this with me, Nathan!
(Aged for 6+ months)
A murky, flat mixture of browns and dark oranges with very little visible carbonation and just the slightest film on top masquerading as a head. This leaves the glass oily and spotted with minimal stick. About as ugly as a beer can get.
The aroma is probably this beer's only saving grace, and even then, it's nothing particularly special. It smells of yams and gingerbread, caramel and toffee, and some alcohol heat.
The flavor too is yam and gingerbread forward, along with some bread crusts and plenty of caramel, and mild alcohol presence. This is overly sweet and the lack of carbonation really hurts it.
Medium to heavy bodied with very low carbonation. Disappointing, to say the least.
I didn't particularly enjoy this one, though I'm hoping this was a bad bottle.
05-28-2012 17:23:16 | More by ehammond1
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
12-24-2011 23:33:02 | More by acurtis
Ontario (Canada)
3.7/5 rDev +0.3%
Bottle from IP with WomanCan'tSail. Lovely, complex brew. Yet one cannot drink too much of it. Dark colour with lots of thick lace. Smoke, wild boar in the aroma. The taste is sweet and rich, with molasses and some cherry and smoke. Weird, and lets try some beercycles of it.
08-08-2012 02:12:17 | More by Sammy
4/5 rDev +8.4%
11-26-2011 07:22:03 | More by jh1982
4.25/5 rDev +15.2%
09-08-2012 18:53:37 | More by tylermains
3/5 rDev -18.7%
05-19-2013 12:59:16 | More by Photekut
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
07-10-2013 15:14:27 | More by Crazydaddyo
4.2/5 rDev +13.8%
Appearance: Slightly cloudy medium brown color. Has a moderate white head that quickly faded.
Smell: Baked yams, brown sugar and bready Belgian yeast notes.
Taste: The baked yams and brown sugar in the nose come through prominent in the taste. Some spice notes also are present. Finishes drier and cleaner than the regular Autumn Maple.
Mouth-feel: The light side of medium-bodied with a moderate level of carbonation.
Overall: I've been an Autumn Maple fan since it first came out. To my tastes the 100% Brett version is smoother and cleaner tasting than the regular Autumn Maple. A good variation of Autumn Maple.
09-11-2011 23:47:08 | More by IKR
5/5 rDev +35.5%
11-30-2011 22:42:32 | More by sorvats
South Carolina
4.05/5 rDev +9.8%
Shared this one with my buddy caSSino while he was in town visiting. Served from bottle into a Mikkeller taster flute. Poured a hazy red-orange with a minimal off-white head. Maintained decent lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, yam, caramel, and maple syrup. The flavor was of sweet malt, yam, caramel, wood, very slight funk, and maple syrup. It had a medium feel on the palate with medium-high carbonation. Overall this was a pretty nice brew. This is definitely the most intense Autumn Maple as far as flavors of the yams and maple syrup comig through that I have had to-date. I was a little disappointed that the Brett took a backseat to these flavors and aromas. I could see this one developing quite nicely in the future while sitting in a cellar. A definite must try if you have access to one of these and love maple syrup and yams.
10-28-2011 14:44:47 | More by thagr81us
4.5/5 rDev +22%
11-26-2011 13:39:07 | More by GRG1313
2.5/5 rDev -32.2%
02-01-2012 20:38:10 | More by StarRaptor
4/5 rDev +8.4%
A huge thanks to Chris (cavery) for this beer! Cheers buddy and hope you have a Merry Christmas! Split between my brother-in-law and myself.
Appearance – Pours a murky brown into a generic tulip. About a half finger of off white head is achieved with a moderate pour.
Smell – Slight pumpkin and spices, a hint of barnyard funk, just a hint of tartness. Yam comes in as the beer warms up, along with some other earthy aromas.
Taste – Candied sugars, yam, a bit of the funk comes through. Honestly, there is an odd metallic tin flavor aftertaste. A nice maple sugar flavor with spices come through at the end.
Mouthfeel – Medium bodied, decent carbonation.
Overall – Easier to drink than the regular, though not as funky/earthy as I was expecting with the "100% Brett" label. However, the brett completely makes this beer more drinkable. I can't taste the 10% and it is rather enjoyable when all is said and done. Curious what time will do to this.
12-25-2011 02:51:41 | More by SpdKilz
4/5 rDev +8.4%
11-14-2011 18:58:12 | More by jlb502
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
01-03-2012 16:52:18 | More by hannaho
3.98/5 rDev +7.9%
Pours a dark mahogany-brown with a thin off-white ring and spotty patches of haze. Earthy aromas of brown sugar, sweet potato, cinnamon, and slightly funky Brettanomyces. The yam character is nicely emphasized, this is a very unique-smelling brew. Taste is similarly earthy and a bit funky, with more sweet potato, maple syrup, cinnamon, and Brett. Again, the Brett really spotlights the yam, making it the true star of this beer. Very unique. Mouthfeel is crisp, with a medium body, dry finish, and good carbonation. Overall a very unusual, but well done, take on the Fall-style beer.
11-05-2012 03:27:45 | More by jsanford
4/5 rDev +8.4%
01-30-2013 14:45:06 | More by FreshmanPour77
3/5 rDev -18.7%
02-27-2013 21:24:27 | More by largadeer
4.25/5 rDev +15.2%
10-04-2012 21:52:39 | More by Sixofsigmas
3.25/5 rDev -11.9%
07-17-2014 00:04:04 | More by bigcountry81
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A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Plays During Spring Break at MST-Chelsea; Runs thru 4/5
Playing at Main Street Theater over spring break is A Year with Frog and Toad, running through April 5, 2014 at Chelsea Market.
"My family and I were summering by a lake in Vermont. One day I came in from the woods with a small animal in the palm of my hand. "What a nice frog you have there," said my father. "This is not a frog," I replied. "This is a toad." And I explained all of the differences in appearance and life style between these two amphibians. Not long after that, the first Frog and Toad book was born!" --Adrienne Lobel, Arnold Lobel's daughter
Main Street Theater presents A Year with Frog and Toad, based on the books by Arnold Lobel. A Year with Frog and Toad will play Saturdays, March 1 - April 5 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm and Mondays - Fridays, March 10 - 14 and 17 - 21 at 1:30pm. Performances will be held at Main Street Theater-Chelsea Market, 4617 Montrose Boulevard in the Museum District. Ticket prices for public performances are $17 - $13. Tickets are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office at 2540 Times Blvd. in Rice Village, via phone at 713.524.6706 or online at mainstreettheater.com. Group rates are available. Special performances and rates are available for school matinees. Call 713.524.9196 ext 101 or visit the website.
A Year with Frog and Toad - This whimsical musical follows two best friends - the eternally optimistic Frog and the rather grumpy Toad - through four, fun-filled seasons. Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, eat cookies and learn life lessons along the way. A sweet tale of friendship and what makes each of us unique and special.
Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and up. No children under 3 allowed in the theater (including sleeping babies).
Brunch at Brazos - On Saturday, March 29 at 10am, meet best friends Frog and Toad; enjoy whimsical brunch treats; make a springtime craft; get your face painted; and read the book with Frog and Toad! At Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet. $25 per child / $15 per adult. Purchase online or by calling the MST box office.
Arnold Lobel wrote and/or illustrated over 70 children's books. He received the Caldecott award as well as two Caldecott honors including one for Frog and Toad are Friends. He also received the Newbery Honor for Frog and Toad Together.
Mr. Lobel grew up in New York. He always thought of himself as an illustrator. About his writing he said, "I know how to draw pictures. With writing, I don't really know what I'm doing. It's very intuitive." Mr. Lobel was married to Anita whom he met at the Pratt Institute and had two children, Adrianne and Adam. He died on December 4, 1987 in New York.
Andrew Ruthven is the director. Kathy Elder is the music director. The cast includes Stephanie Dew, Scott Gibbs, Beth Lazarou, Scott Lupton, and Zack Varela. The design team includes Jodi Bobrovsky (set design), David Gipson (lighting design), Macy Lyne (costume design), Alex Worthington (sound design), and Rodney Walsworth (properties design). Lauren Dolk is the choreographer. Danielle Docwra is the Production Stage Manager.
Main Street Theater was founded in 1975. The organization produces plays at two locations, 2540 Times Boulevard in Rice Village and 4617 Montrose Boulevard at Chelsea Market. Our MainStage is in its 38th season and its 13th season operating under an Actors' Equity Association union contract. The MainStage features new works (including numerous world and regional premieres), rediscovered classics, passionate revivals, works by female playwrights, and neglected musicals in the intimate setting of our Rice Village location. Our Theater for Youth is Houston's most-attended theater for young audiences, serving over 135,000 children and families from the greater Houston area in school performances, weekend family matinees and tours to schools and community centers across the state of Texas. Plays are selected based on literature children are reading at home or at school. Our Education Department offers students a performing arts playground where professional theater artists serve as mentors. In support of Main Street Theater's mission, our Education Department provides a significant resource in the community for education in theater and classical theater for children, families and educators and provides classes and camps (on and off-site) as well as programs in residential treatment facilities for Harris County youth.
Main Street Theater is a founding member of the Fresh Arts Coalition, which recently merged with Spacetaker here in Houston, a founding member of Houston Arts Partners, and a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for not-for-profit theaters. Main Street Theater is also a member of Actors' Equity Association and of Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (formerly ASSITEJ), the world theatre network of theatre for children and young people. Main Street Theater is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Main Street Theater is funded in part by grants from the Houston Endowment and the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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World Series preview: Who has the edge?
USA TODAY's Paul White and AL and NL scouts who watched the league championship series break down the World Series by position. The scouts requested anonymity for competitive reasons.
TEX/Mike Napoli/369/72/30/75/4/.320/.414/1.046
STL/Yadier Molina/475/55/14/65/4/.305/.349/.814
Seldom do you get a World Series matchup with two .300-hitting catchers, let alone two guys who posted career highs in OPS. Molina steadily has been the man for the Cardinals for seven seasons, and Napoli exploded with a 1.046 OPS in his first season with Texas.
•Scouts' report: Napoli has emerged as a more consistent hitter, especially with all the other bats around him in this lineup, but his increased playing time doesn't mean Angels manager Mike Scioscia was wrong (about Napoli's catching ability). Napoli still isn't a strong defender, but (backup Yorvit) Torrealba isn't any better, and Napoli is more likely to produce some big hits. … Molina is the best catcher in the game, hands down. He didn't hit in the NLCS, but this guy can shut down a running game, and he's dangerous at the plate.
•Edge: Cardinals
First base
TEX/Mitch Moreland/464/60/16/51/2/.259/.320/.733
STL/Albert Pujols/579/105/37/99/9/.299/.366/.906
Texas has shared the position among Napoli, Moreland and Michael Young. Most recently, Young has gotten more time at first — and batted cleanup. When lefty Moreland is hitting, he gets plenty of playing time but usually bats near the bottom of the order. There's no suspense for the Cardinals when the lineup is posted. Albert Pujols doesn't like being called "El Hombre" (The Man), in deference to former Cardinal Stan Musial, but that's what Pujols is.
•Scouts' report: Young is no Gold Glover at first, but he got energized in the Detroit Series. If he hits, their best lineup is with him at first because Moreland has really struggled, and it seems like (manager) Ron Washington has little confidence in him. … How do you get Albert Pujols out? The Brewers tried everything, pitched him every different way, and he still killed them.
•Edge: Cardinals
Second base
TEX/Ian Kinsler/620/121/32/77/30/.255/.355/.832
STL/Ryan Theriot/442/46/1/47/4/.271/.321/.662
STL/Skip Schumaker/367/34/2/38/0/.283/.333/.685
Young has been a leader on this team for years, but Kinsler is the heart and soul on the field. His 30-for-34 in stolen base attempts shows his impact. Schumaker got the most playing time for St. Louis this year but has been bothered by a sore hamstring, leaving the position to Theriot and Nick Punto during the NLCS. If Schumaker can play, he'll get the most time in a platoon with Theriot.
•Scouts' report: Kinsler is part of the ignition to the Texas machine, along with shortstop Elvis Andrus. You have to keep them off base, especially Kinsler. If Kinsler is on, something will happen — steal, hit-and-run. … The Cardinals can mix and match with Theriot, Punto and maybe Schumaker. None of them is going to hurt you, but they do those little things.
•Edge: Rangers
TEX/Elvis Andrus/587/96/5/60/37/.279/.347/.708
STL/Rafael Furcal/333/44/8/28/9/.231/.298/.646
The acquisition of Furcal, 33, filled what had been a gaping hole for St. Louis. He's not the catalyst he was in his younger and healthier days in Atlanta — in other words, he no longer can do the things Andrus, 23, does regularly.
•Scouts' report: Andrus will make things happen on the bases, even with the big hitters up. He'll steal second and third. These guys are aggressive going first to third, first to home on a double. Andrus will double-pat his glove to entice the runner sometimes because he likes to show off his arm. … Furcal looks like he's been reborn in St. Louis. He's playing like a kid again. I wouldn't be surprised to see him make a difference in the Series.
•Edge: Rangers
Third base
TEX/Adrian Beltre/487/82/32/105/1/.296/.331/.892
STL/David Freese/333/41/10/55/1/.297/.350/.791
Beltre was Texas' most significant offseason acquisition. Washington was careful to keep the 32-year-old fresh, but he still tied for the team lead with 32 homers. The Cardinals have been forced to baby oft-injured Freese at times. His 97 games this season were a career high, but he was the team's hottest hitter in the NLCS and was the series MVP.
•Scouts' report: Beltre is a good hitter but he's also a clutch hitter. He's a Gold Glove defender, though he doesn't always show it. Maybe some of that is injuries, but as long as he wants to — which is most of the time — he's above average on a very average defensive team. … The Brewers concentrated on St. Louis' big guys, and Freese came up and killed you. He looks like an All-Star the way he covered the whole plate and hit the ball to all fields.
•Edge: Rangers
Left field
TEX/David Murphy/404/46/11/46/11/.275/.328/.729
STL/Matt Holliday/446/83/22/75/2/.296/.388/.912
Holliday is the everyday guy for St. Louis and, until Lance Berkman's resurgence this year, was considered the strongest secondary threat to Pujols. The Rangers use the position to create options. It's where lefty Murphy plays when he's in the lineup, but Josh Hamilton moves over to left when Texas puts one of its speed guys in center field.
•Scouts' report: Murphy has become a solid contributor, which gives Washington a lot more flexibility with his lineups. … I thought Holliday's swing looked really bad early in the series, and then he got hot. You've got to pitch to somebody; it might as well be him.
•Edge: Cardinals
Center field
TEX/Josh Hamilton/487/80/25/94/8/.298/.346/.882
STL/Jon Jay/455/56/10/37/6/.297/.344/.768
Hamilton figures to get most of the starts in center during the World Series, but Craig Gentry often comes in for defense and is in the lineup when the Rangers want more speed. Gentry is a double-switch candidate in the games at St. Louis. The Cardinals got a boost down the stretch when Jay proved he could play every day after the trade of Colby Rasmus to Toronto.
•Scouts' report: As good as Hamilton is, you can get him out by making your pitches. But make a mistake and he'll crush you. He's become especially good at taking the outside pitch for opposite-field doubles. When Gentry plays, he's another very aggressive baserunner. … Jay did a lot better than I expected. He's a scary guy in that two-hole, and there's not a whole lot of weaknesses.
•Edge: Rangers
Right field
TEX/Nelson Cruz/475/64/29/87/9/.263/.312/.821
STL/Lance Berkman/488/90/31/94/2/.301/.412/.959
The position that could swing the series — and, oh, do these guys swing. Cruz shattered records with his ALCS power display against Detroit. He's a streaky guy who went from 1-for-15 in the division series to a 1.273 slugging percentage in the ALCS. Berkman has been a pivotal player all season for St. Louis, leading the team offensively early while Pujols started slowly and batting over .300 for the first time since 2008.
•Scouts' report: I wouldn't pitch to Cruz. They keep batting him seventh, so make Murphy beat you. And in the NL park, with the pitcher batting, all the more reason to not pitch to Cruz. He's hot, but he's also one of those guys who hit homers when they really count. … Berkman looks revitalized hitting in the middle of that lineup. He can just hide in there and get pitched to.
•Edge: Cardinals
Designated hitter
TEX/Michael Young/631/88/11/106/6/.338/.38/.854
STL/Allen Craig/200/33/11/40/5/.315/.362/.917
It's not the usual "well, we'll try somebody" for an NL team because St. Louis can find a place for Craig's power. And the Rangers have strayed from using Young most of the time to using the DH as a way to tailor the lineup to certain matchups.
•Scouts' report: Not having a full-time DH helps the Rangers, whether it's not having to catch Napoli every day or getting a speed outfielder like Gentry or Endy Chavez into the lineup. … The Cardinals shouldn't be hurt having a DH in Texas. They'll probably go with Craig, who would be a starting outfielder for most teams.
•Edge: Cardinals
TEX/Yorvit Torrealba/396/40/7/37/0/.273/.306/.705
TEX/Craig Gentry/133/26/1/13/18/.271/.347/.693
TEX/Endy Chavez/256/37/5/27/10/.301/.323/.749
STL/Nick Punto/133/21/1/20/1/.278/.388/.809
STL/Daniel Descalso/326/35/1/28/2/.264/.334/.687
STL/Gerald Laird/95/11/1/12/1/.232/.302/.660
STL/Adron Chambers/8/2/0/4/0/.375/.375/1.000
In essence, the Rangers have 12 regulars who get significant playing time and provide a ready and viable option at every position except second base and shortstop. Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa is constantly maneuvering his lineup but has few, if any, offensive threats, especially in games when he's using a DH.
•Scouts' report: Texas has depth and will be able to play National League ball just fine. Washington has lefties and righties, speed and power, depending on who starts any given game. He can double-switch with any of them and not hurt the team. … La Russa doesn't have a whole lot there. You wouldn't even know they had a backup catcher. There's some serviceable parts, but there's absolutely no one coming off that bench that scares you.
•Edge: Rangers
Starting pitchers
TEX/C.J. Wilson/L/16-7/2.94/223.1/191/16/74/206
TEX/Colby Lewis/R/14-10/4.4/200.1/187/35/56/169
TEX/Derek Holland/L/16-5/3.95/198/201/22/67/162
TEX/Matt Harrison/L/14-9/3.39/185.2/180/13/57/126
STL/Chris Carpenter/R/11-9/3.45/237.1/243/16/55/191
STL/Jaime Garcia/L/13-7/3.56/194.2/207/15/50/156
STL/Edwin Jackson/R/12-9/3.79/199.2/225/16/62/148
STL/Kyle Lohse/R/14-8/3.39/188.1/178/16/42/111
St. Louis lost Adam Wainwright before the season, and Carpenter won just 11 games. But St. Louis put together a rotation that also includes Garcia, Lohse and Jackson — all had more wins than Carpenter — for the World Series. Texas also lost an ace when free agent Cliff Lee didn't return this season, but Wilson stepped up and won 16 games, as did Holland in a breakout season.
•Scouts' report: The Texas starters are adequate but not outstanding. They don't have an ace to match Carpenter. Even though Wilson outpitched him during the season, Wilson C.J. hasn't shown he's a big-game, postseason guy yet. Carpenter has. Holland is good but sometimes shows his insecurity out there. Lewis competes and Harrison has a power arm. They'll keep you in the game. … I can't believe the Cardinals will pitch as poorly as they did in the last round. If they do, it could be a short series. Garcia needs to pitch well at home, and Jackson is better than what he's shown. He still has the best fastball in that rotation; he can still throw 97 mph.
•Edge: Rangers
Relief pitchers
TEX/Neftali Feliz/R/2-3/2.74/32/62.1/42/30/54
TEX/Alexi Ogando/R/13-8/3.51/0/169/149/43/126
TEX/Darren Oliver/L/5-5/2.29/2/51/47/11/44
TEX/Yoshinori Tateyama/R/2-0/4.5/1/44/37/11/43
TEX/Scott Feldman/R/2-1/3.94/0/32/25/10/22
TEX/Mike Adams/R/5-4/1.47/2/73.2/44/14/74
TEX/Koji Uehara/R/2-3/2.35/0/65/38/9/85
TEX/Mike Gonzalez/L/2-2/4.39/1/53.1/51/21/51
STL/Jason Motte/R/5-2/2.25/9/68/49/16/63
STL/Fernando Salas/R/5-6/2.28/24/75/50/21/75
STL/Kyle McClellan/R/12-7/4.19/0/141/143/43/76
STL/Mitchell Boggs/R/2-3/3.56/4/60.2/62/21/48
STL/Lance Lynn/R/1-1/3.12/1/34.2/25/11/40
STL/Octavio Dotel/R/5-4/3.5/3/54/36/17/62
STL/Marc Rzepczynski/L/2-6/3.34/0/62/50/26/61
STL/Arthur Rhodes/L/3-4/4.64/1/33/34/11/21
Feliz has been the Texas closer all year, but the rest of the bullpen has been a work in progress, with the emphasis on progress. Adams came from San Diego in July to handle the eighth inning and Ogando has moved from the regular-season rotation to be dominant in the bullpen. Most of the rest — Uehara, Oliver and Gonzalez — have closed at some point. The Cardinals have been even more fluid, with Motte emerging as closer. La Russa got 34 innings out of eight relievers in the six-game NLCS, showing few qualms about removing struggling starters.
•Scouts' report: The bullpen became very important for Texas, especially after the Rangers got additions during the season. Ogando is a power arm with a good slider, and his ability to go more than one inning is huge, especially if Holland coughs it up. He could pitch the fifth, sixth and seventh, if need be. Adams will get you to Feliz, so they hope the rest of the guys — Gonzalez, Uehara, Oliver — are just fillers to get the other guys lined up. … I never thought St. Louis' bullpen could do what it's done in the postseason. Everyone thought going in that if you could get to that bullpen, you'd win. They proved that wasn't the case. They've got a lot of young talent, and Motte is a legitimate closer.
•Edge: Rangers
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2009 Critics' Choice Awards: Katy Perry
2009 Critics' Choice Awards: Katy Perry
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Katy Perry arrived on the red carpet looking vintage vixen in a seafoam green silk gown. The lace insets and detailed bodice lend a lingerie-inspired appeal, while a matching fur cape adds glamour. A bold cocktail ring, diamond studs, and throwback hairdo finish off her cheeky ensemble. Do you love it or hate it?
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fakeplanettelex 5 years
fakeplanettelex 5 years
pinkcheerio 5 years
God, she's so annoying! Btw, what's she doing at a film awards ceremony anyway?
breakbrooklyn 5 years
i want dita!!
breakbrooklyn 5 years
i want dita!!
Glittersniffer 5 years
Such TERRIBLE posture ruins the whole look. Come on ladies, don't SCHLUMP!
genesisrocks 5 years
Have to say, I hate any outfit that has the bad taste to include fur.
genesisrocks 5 years
Kinda pretty but at the same time she looks like Evan Rachel Wood imitating Dita von Tease
emalove 5 years
Oh no...she always looks like such a mess...she tries so hard to look different, it's almost painful to watch.
spicyaroma 5 years
It's very night-gowny... The colour of the dress does her no favours
Schaianne 5 years
Let's leave the lingerie in the bedroom, huh? Please - it's gotten old.
cupcakers 5 years
tacky for me
cupcakers 5 years
tacky for me
Kkkkkkkkkkk 5 years
Hmm, an elaborate nightie in an insipid colour? She's made a lot of poor choices in the clothing department and this is up there with the worst of 'em.Of course, she bugs me, so I would say that.
Kkkkkkkkkkk 5 years
Hmm, an elaborate nightie in an insipid colour? She's made a lot of poor choices in the clothing department and this is up there with the worst of 'em. Of course, she bugs me, so I would say that.
redchick152 5 years
good for her, bad for us.
redchick152 5 years
good for her, bad for us.
fcseamstress 5 years
I like it... Not going to find it for myself, but I like it. Maybe if it was a different color.a.. I'd also like it more if the fabric wasn't so shiny, then it wouldn't look like it fits so poorly. And Katy dear, stand up straight! Your shoulders always look like you're slouching and with this dress it definitely dulls the affect, make you look unconfident. As we say in dance, posture is 90% of looking good!
bebehaul24 5 years
why was she there? i don't know why but she really annoys me! she tries way too hard! case in point--this look.
aimeeb 5 years
Oh Katy you did me wrong.. :(
aimeeb 5 years
Oh Katy you did me wrong.. :(
bonniebonnie 5 years
That looks like something Blanche Devereaux would find sexy. I realize it's necessary to cake on the make up for the Red Carpet, but Katy foundation rarely matches her skin color.
chancleta 5 years
hate her love the look very old Hollywood glam love it
chancleta 5 years
hate herlove the lookvery old Hollywood glamlove it
laellavita 5 years
it is way, way, way too contrived.
desigirl 5 years
She's annoying.
desigirl 5 years
She's annoying.
wren1 5 years
wren1 5 years
fashionsake87 5 years
the dress looks cheap
fashionsake87 5 years
the dress looks cheap
cleegiants 5 years
it looks like a nightgown, like one of those gowns an older relative might get the bride at her bridal shower.
xs 5 years
this would be her version of Hollywood glam. she manages to make everything kitchy.
poisona 5 years
the colour really isn't for her, nor is the cut and shape of this dress. Both kate perry and the dress are beautiful but they just weren't meant for each other. She should stick to bolder darker shades to bring out her porcelain skin and dark hair gothic comination instead of looking washed out in a light coloured dress, pale skin and dark hair.
lizlee89 5 years
I really hate how you guys say that celebrities "try too hard" like it's a bad thing, but then get annoyed when they are too safe - there's no pleasing you people! I personally love Katy's style - I can't stand her but I think she is gorgeous and she takes fun risks that may not work but she always looks great. I hate the bottom of the dress, and according to my tastes it's a little cheesy and old-fashioned, but I think she pulls it off as a costumey-type look (I think costumey is kind of her trademark). but seriously, you all need to stop being so picky!
nourhayaty 5 years
i don't understand why r they still putting her in polls
skypacer 5 years
I do like this look but it definitely looks like a nightgown though so I'm undecided...
cfp 5 years
I hate Katy Perry's style usually, but I think for her, this is a good look.
fancifulfabi 5 years
I actually liked this dress, it didn't strike me as overly lingerie-y. It's waaaaay more tasteful than most of the stuff she wears. The only thing that really bothers me is her insistence on playing the vintage vixen card ALL the time. Dita Von Teese can rock it naturally but Katy comes off looking like a high school kid going through a style phase.
chanelchain 5 years
How awkward does she look in these pictures?
amloveaffair 5 years
She tries to be hard to be all 50's pin-up ala Dita Von Teese. She comes off as really fucking annoying.
fashion-goddess 5 years
Been done.
shannydoots 5 years
Of course this isn't something most of us would wear ourselves, but this is Katy Perry. We all know by now that she marches to the beat of her own drum. For her, I like this.
Myst 5 years
that's looks like my grandmother's nightgown for from the 60s. Doesn't she know the meaning of the word, "clothing"
RockAndRepublic 5 years
That's a sexy night gown.
RockAndRepublic 5 years
That's a sexy night gown.
moonlight-spice 5 years
for some reason I really like it...although probably more as a costume or in the bedroom. still I kind of appreciate the playful vintage appeal. My reaction partly has to do with the fact that I have very low expectations for her....
sarrah922 5 years
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LaurenFSU 5 years
That dress is awful!! What's up with the fur boa?! Not a good look for her...
equestriennechic 5 years
I like the idea of it... but she looks like she's ready for bed, not the red carpet...
vainofstars 5 years
I'm not feeling the "vintage vixen" -- Perry fades out, lacking her usual pop.
nicachica 5 years
I feel like she's just trying too hard. She looks like she's trying to channel old Hollywood glamour but instead she's coming off like a knockoff version of Dita Von Teese. i don't dislike Katy Perry but i think she would have looked better in a cocktail dress or something more modern.
nicachica 5 years
I feel like she's just trying too hard. She looks like she's trying to channel old Hollywood glamour but instead she's coming off like a knockoff version of Dita Von Teese. i don't dislike Katy Perry but i think she would have looked better in a cocktail dress or something more modern.
misfitgirl 5 years
Her body is freaking incredible, and she's chosen to wear the most unflattering combination...a light-colored, shiny, too-tight dress! I don't like the lace panels on the bottom at all. But it is true that at least it's a dress and not some kooky costume.
sandy82 5 years
Not the prettiest dress, but it definitely is a step up for her. her makeup is nice.
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Seeing this system working well — and seeing ours not (when our country's appetite for a glittering human symbol of our government is incompatible with its insistence that our rulers are not above the rules) — I can understand why Scandinavians continue to enthrone kings and queens. And as for sightseeing, all those palaces, crown jewels, and glittering processions add some razzle-dazzle to the traveler's day.
Touring a palace in Copenhagen, I enjoyed this photo of an extended royal family gathering, which included blue-blooded royals from all over Europe. Danish royals are particularly adept at marrying their children into other royal families. That used to be a key to a country's well-being. These days, I think it just means that you have to put on the tux a little more often. Denmark's King Christian IX was famously nicknamed the "father-in-law of Europe"— his children eventually became or married royalty in Denmark, Russia, Greece, Britain, France, Germany, and Norway.
In Copenhagen, much of your sightseeing involves Denmark's royal heritage — like here, at Amalienborg Palace. While Queen Margrethe II and her husband live quite privately in one of the four mansions that make up the palace, the twin mansion just across the cobbled square is open as a museum, which I found particularly interesting. It displays the private studies of the four kings who ruled Denmark from 1863 to 1972 (the immediate predecessors of today's Queen). Each room affords an intimate and unique peek into Denmark's royal family. They feel particularly lived-in — with cluttered pipe collections and bookcases jammed with family pictures — because they were.
Many countries have one dominant figure in their history — a big and charismatic personality who really shaped the place. Denmark's larger-than-life king was Christian IV, who ruled for 60 years in the 17th century and created modern Denmark. This painting decorates the chapel that holds his tomb in the cathedral at Roskilde. The king was a large man who also lived large. A skilled horseman and avid hunter, he could drink his companions under the table. He spoke several languages and gained a reputation as outgoing and humorous. His lavish banquets were legendary, as were his romantic affairs. This painting shows Christian IV wearing his trademark eye patch. He lost an eye to some shrapnel in a sea battle and, according to legend, pulled out the shard and made it into an earring for his mistress. Great he was… until his many wars impoverished his once-mighty country.
The 'Wrong Side of the Tracks' in Copenhagen
With the affluence of our time, all over Europe, once-scuzzy neighborhoods on "the wrong side of the tracks" are becoming gentrified. (In fact, here in Copenhagen, the trendiest new area for dining and nightlife fun is the old Meatpacking District, just a couple of blocks behind the main train station.) Stepping into the station, I've long heard the martial melodies they play on loudspeakers at its back door without giving it a second thought. Then, with the help of a guide, I learned the reason for the regimented march beat. This video clip explains:
Having Fun in Copenhagen
Flying from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is like connecting sister cities — bikes, canals, lots of construction work, slick and extensive infrastructure, and people who really know how to have fun.
As I mentioned earlier, my two-month summer trip has five sections: Germany guidebook research, filming in the Netherlands, Scandinavia guidebook research, filming in Berlin and Prague, and finally guidebook research in Poland. I'm just kicking off part three and ready for some Scandinavian travel fun. Join me for the next two weeks as I offer my latest travel tips from in and around Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Bergen. First up: Copenhagen.
In cities like Copenhagen, I enjoy tuning into the little details of everyday life. For example, the pølse (hot dog) is fast, cheap, tasty, and — like its American cousin — almost worthless nutritionally. Even so, what the locals call the "dead man's finger" is the dog Danish kids love to bite. Danes gather at pølsevogne (sausage wagons) for munchies and pølsesnak — the local slang for empty chatter (literally, "sausage talk"). If you join them, you can study this institution — and maybe pick up on some societal insights, as well. Denmark's "cold feet cafés" are a form of social care: People who have difficulty finding jobs are licensed to run these wiener-mobiles. As they gain seniority, they are promoted to work at more central locations. Traditionally, after getting drunk, guys stop here for a hot dog and chocolate milk on the way home — that's why many of these stands stay open until the wee hours.
Wandering Copenhagen's harborfront, visitors are struck by the many young people out drinking in the streets. There's not more beer consumption here than in the US; it's just out in public. Many young Danes can't afford to drink in a bar (where the tax on serving booze is astronomical), so they "picnic drink" their beers in squares and along canals, spending a quarter of the bar price for a bottle from a nearby kiosk. In my guidebook's self-guided walk of Copenhagen, I encourage my travelers to drop by Nagib's kiosk (a block from the popular wharf at Nyhavn) and grab a cold $2 beer to join in the scene. It was fun meeting Nagib, as for years, he's had a steady stream of Americans dropping by to buy a beer…as dictated by some mysterious guidebook writer.
Appreciating local culture extends to sightseeing, as well. When you're traveling, don't just seek out the Van Goghs in Sweden, the Rembrandts in Scotland, or the Titians in Spain. Instead, open up to the local artists. In Norway, check out Munch. In Vienna, go for Klimt. And in Prague, give Mucha a look. All over Copenhagen, you'll see the swoon-worthy art of the great Danish Neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. This local Canova's work is in the cathedral, in the palace, and packing a museum dedicated entirely to his statues right next to the palace. Do you have a favorite underrated national artist that we should keep on our list when in that artist's homeland?
Copenhagen is a city of lovely spires and public spaces. As in many towns, once-formidable fortified walls and moat systems have morphed into peaceful, lake-filled parks. In the maps of these cities, you can see the "star fort" shapes centuries after the last cannon was retired. Copenhagen does a particularly good job of utilizing land formerly spent on defense to make the city a wonderful place to live. Wandering through these parks, you can understand why Danes usually top the list of the world's most content societies.
Escaping Amsterdam with an Idyllic Countryside Canal Canoe Trip
I've recommended Majel Tromp's Wetlands Safari tours in my guidebook for over a decade. And I filmed a segment with Majel years ago, when 60 Minutes did a feature on my work. It was so beautiful, I wanted to get the experience into one of our travel shows. And on this trip, it worked out perfectly.
For a little break from the Amsterdam scene, we headed into the polderland just half an hour north of the city for a canoe ride. Gliding along the canals, where the homes face the water and everyone has their own little boat, was a delight.
When we finished filming the canoe ride, Majel surprised us with a grand picnic dinner on a remote island. After putting away the dishes, we turned her tablecloth tarp into a big bedspread and took a scenic nap. I truly savored the moment, knowing that we had two great shows — one on the Netherlands and one on the great city of Amsterdam — in the can. They'll be seen all over the USA this fall.
Dutch Dikes: Keeping the Netherlands Dry for 700 Years
While dikes are a Dutch cliché (right up there with tulips and wooden shoes), they're also an essential part of the Netherlands' history and contemporary life. Roughly half of the land and half of the people here in the Netherlands are below sea level. And our new television show about the Netherlands includes a segment on these marvels of Dutch engineering.
The Netherlands is bounded by the North Sea. Where there are no natural dunes to keep the sea out, the Dutch have built mighty barriers, or dikes, to protect their farms and communities. For 700 years, the Dutch have been developing their skills at keeping this country dry. It's a constant battle. And with climate change and rising sea levels now a reality, the work is that much harder and more expensive.
Each of our shows begins with a goofy little bit (called a "tease") where I say a something about the destination, then reveal the location in a fun way. For our Netherlands show tease, I stood on a chair and said, "Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe. The people here claim if you stand on a chair, you can see all across their country. We're exploring the best of the Netherlands. Thanks for joining us."
I was so happy with what we shot. Then, as we were driving away, I realized it would have been stronger if I added "this country is so small and so flat, they say if you stand on a chair…" But it was still a fun bit.
When it came time to stand on the chair and say my line, Rolinka drove into the neighboring farm hamlet and had no trouble finding us the perfect chair for our needs. In fact, the friendly farmer brought two chairs so that we'd have a choice.
My line about standing on a chair to see all the way across the Netherlands is a joke. But from way up here, you really can see for miles.
Modern dikes work hard — as they have for centuries — to preserve drained and reclaimed Dutch land.
Even with an impressive dike already in place, the Dutch are moving mountains of sand and mud to fortify their dikes and protect the next generation. Famous for both their frugality and their foresight, the Dutch are investing billions of euros as climate change makes its costly impact felt on sea-level communities here and around the globe.
Sailing the IJsselmeer
We're sailing to the fishing village of Marken in a hundred-year-old fishing boat. A few of these venerable boats survive. This one earns its keep by hiring out to visitors…and, in the case of this motley crew, putting them to work.
The Netherlands Big and Small: Rotterdam and Marken
For our new Netherlands TV show, we're going big and we're going small — from minuscule Marken to muscular Rotterdam. In this country of contrasts, century-old boats, glassy skyscrapers, and public urinals all have their place.
Two of the cutest and most touristy towns in the Netherlands are Volendam and Marken (both about half an hour north of Amsterdam, and popular day-trip destinations for bus tours). While I can't handle the big-bus mass tourism of Volendam, I love cute little Marken.
During my scouting trip this spring, I met a club of men who love to sail their hundred-year-old fishing boats on the inland sea — so we arranged for them to sail us from Volendam to Marken. It was great filming and great fun. Our boat, from 1905, was filled with heritage. Our friends explained how their vessel has no built-in keel (as you'd expect on a typical sailboat) because the waters here are too shallow. Instead, it has a side keel, which can be dropped and hoisted by rope and lashed into place as needed. Originally, the boat was run by a skeleton crew of two: a captain and a boy. They'd go out for five days of fishing…then come home on Sunday to go to church.
There was what looked like a historic old saying painting on to the boat's galley door (which I'm sure countless tourists had photographed because it looks salty and rustic). But it actually says, "If you want to be poor, use this boat for fishing. If you want to be wealthy, use it for tourism." Classic Dutch humor and candor.
When doing a TV show on the Netherlands, it's a temptation to make everything seem all cute and sweet — like Marken. After all, I finish the script by saying, "Traveling here, sooner or later, you'll find yourself exclaiming, 'Everything's just so… Dutch!'" But the country has long been a mighty trading power, and no show on the Netherlands would be complete without the huge, no-nonsense port of Rotterdam.
Mighty Rotterdam has a gleaming skyline and Europe's largest port. It's a reminder of the Dutch knack for international trade. Locals say that while the money is spent in Amsterdam…it's made here in Rotterdam. They boast that shirts in Rotterdam are sold with the sleeves already rolled up.
Rotterdam's harbor is the third-largest in the world. The port handles 35,000 ocean-going vessels each year — that's almost a hundred ships a day. While most of these ships sail the open seas, this is where the Rhine River meets the ocean. And from here, riverboats — filled with either tourists or cargo — can go all the way through Europe to the Black Sea.
Speaking of big cities, in my 3,200-word Amsterdam script, I wanted to bring up the theme of toleration. My challenge: to artfully weave together marijuana, prostitutes, pilgrims stopping by on their way to Plymouth Rock, hidden Catholic churches, the Holocaust, Anne Frank, and the Dutch Resistance. I wanted to be challenging, but without abusing my bully pulpit. It was a fun writing challenge, and I think it worked. I started the section of the show with this "on-camera," zoomed in close to my face: "Every corner of Europe comes with a unique flavor and cultural surprises. Small-is-beautiful Holland feels quintessentially European. It's charming. It's progressive…" — then, stepping out from behind a public urinal on the street as the camera zoomed out — "…and, with the local passion for tolerance, it's occasionally shocking. Prepare for some differences: curbside urinals. Prostitutes who are unionized, taxed, and regulated. And coffeeshops that sell marijuana."
Rotterdam was bombed flat in World War II. But rather than rebuilt quaint (as most Dutch towns did), Rotterdammers embraced the chance to go in another direction: bold modernity.
You can appreciate the immensity of Rotterdam's mighty port with a harbor tour, which we filmed for our show. While it was OK, the similar harbor tour in Hamburg is far more impressive. What are your favorite harbor experiences in Europe?
We hitched a ride on this traditional Waterland sailboat from Volendam to Marken.
Amsterdam's public urinals are kept very clean — and ready for American film crews to incorporate into their scripts.
Filming Great Art in Amsterdam
One of the great joys of producing our TV series is the chance to be all alone in Europe's greatest museums when they're closed (usually early in the morning). In Amsterdam, we were in both the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum from around 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., when they open to the public.
While we have the place to ourselves, the clock is ticking — we generally have about 90 minutes before the public pours in. An escort from the museum sticks with us every minute, making sure we stay within our permitted bounds. The cameraman shoots the art every which way to cover the script. It's wonderful to have the privacy with the art to get the fine work done, and then have a few minutes with the public to get wide shots that show these temples of art filled with the faithful.
Invariably, I don't know exactly what I'll be saying on camera until I'm there and we survey what we're about to shoot. Then I scramble to write and memorize my lines. Writing all alone in front of Rembrandt's fabled Night Watch was a treat. Here's the bit I just wrote — first off camera (because it's easy to "cover" the content by showing details from the painting), then on camera (for material that's harder to illustrate, so it makes more sense for me to say it directly to the camera):
[28] In Rembrandt's Night Watch, we see another group portrait. But rather than the standard stiff pose, this one bursts with energy. It's the local militia, which was also a fraternity of business bigwigs — a kind of Rotary Club of the 17th century. They tumble out of their hall, weapons drawn, ready to defend the city. While it's creative and groundbreaking in its composition, some of those who paid the artist — like this guy — were probably none too pleased.
[27, on camera] This art is really all about money. The Dutch worked hard and were brilliant traders, and the wealthy had plenty of money…to match their egos. Here, artists earned their living not working for the Church or a king, but by painting portraits for local big shots.
Sitting all alone in front of a great work — like Rembrandt's Night Watch — the words come easy to this travel writer.
This is the typical scene when filming in a great art museum. Our lighting floods old paintings with brightness, making colors and details pop like even local guides and museum art historians have never seen. But I'm always on pins and needles that someone will come and say "no lights." When necessary, Simon holds a big piece of black cloth up to stop any glare — especially important when glass covers a canvas.
In Wheat Field with Crows, one of Vincent van Gogh's last works, the canvas is a wall of thick paint, with roads leading nowhere and ominous black crows taking flight. Overwhelmed with life, Vincent walked into a field like this one… and shot himself.
Most guides and guidebooks love to perpetuate the idea that Wheat Field with Crows was Van Gogh's final work. It just fits with the story of his suicide. But art historians now believe that this painting, Roots, was Vincent's last work.
Aalsmeer Flower Auction
One of the joys of our TV production is that I get to actually visit the places and do the things that I recommend in my guidebooks. For instance, on the second morning of filming our Netherlands TV show, we got up at 6 a.m. to catch the Aalsmeer Flower Auction at its busiest.
A hundred buyers click their computers as trainloads of flowers roll through the auction hall. Just outside, a keystone-cops commotion of delivery cars makes sure all the flowers get to their locations that same day — anywhere in Europe. Our cameraman, Peter, got to take a ride on one of these carts to film the point-of-view of a load of flowers.
Filming Rick Steves' Europe in the Netherlands
I'm excited that we are embarking on a 12-day shoot to produce two shows in the Netherlands.
Ten years ago, we made one episode combining Amsterdam with side trips into the Dutch countryside. In this shoot, we'll retire the old show and replace it with two episodes: one just for Amsterdam and the other just for the Dutch countryside. This will let us share double fun in Holland.
For example, doing two shows instead of one makes room for Haarlem, a charming small town a quick train ride from Amsterdam. We enjoyed filming an organ concert in Haarlem's church. I only get 3,200 words per script, so each word needs to earn its place. Here's that part of the script—5 sequences out of 70 in this half-hour episode (OC means "on camera" — a part I say to the camera):
[38] Haarlem's Grote Kerk, or Great Church, towers over the market square as if to bless all the business that takes place below.
[39] Inside, you find a towering Gothic nave, which was whitewashed and purged of its Catholic ornamentation when the Reformation arrived in 1566. Small frescoed sections, revealed when the whitewash was cleaned off, show how the entire church was originally decorated. Ships hanging in the nave remind parishioners to pray for all the men at sea. If you know where to look, carvings can be whimsical: crazy little characters supporting the roof…and what were called "pillar biters" mocking people who were overly devout.
[40 OC] And as was the case in many Protestant countries, rather than huge preachy works of visual art — like frescos and statues promoting the message of the Church — the artistic emphasis was put on music.
[41] Protestant churches invested in mighty pipe organs. Haarlem's towering organ has been giving worship an inspirational soundtrack since 1738.
[42 beauty sequence of Jos van der Kooy playing Cornelis J. Bute Gavotte I & II] And visitors can enjoy free concerts weekly. [Fade to black]
Our core filming crew, as always, is three of us: me, the producer (Simon), and our cameraman (either Peter — pictured here — or Karel). Lately, I've enjoyed adding a local expert to be sure we're communicating clearly and to smooth the way behind the scenes. My friend Rolinka Bloeming, who has led tours for us for nearly 20 years, had to be rescheduled from one of her Rick Steves tours so she could be our "fixer." Rolinka speaks Dutch, knows her country expertly, has a way of opening doors, and is a delight to work with. She'll be on her iPad and on her phone making sure we know where the windmills are turning and where herring's in the smoker.
In Haarlem's Great Church, we climbed up into the organ loft and filmed the organist playing the most spectacular pipe organ I've ever seen. I got to simply sit with the audience and enjoy the concert while my crew filmed a beautiful segment.
When filming, we have to be super-organized to get what we need in the time we have. When the crew was in the loft with the organist, I was surveying the church like a little mouse, making a list of things to shoot to "cover the script." Then I took Simon on a quick walk to show him my shot list. With the crew organized and at work, I got to sit down and enjoy the rest of the concert.
We settled down for four nights in the cute-as-a-bunny town of Edam. Our home base, Hotel Fortuna, is nestled on a canal in a garden kind of world. (It made me nostalgic for a family visit here 25 years ago, when toddler Andy was enthralled by the box turtles in the hotel garden.) My room opened up onto a quiet perch over the canal, where I would go out after filming in the 11 p.m. twilight and just be still with the water and the birds. Across the way was in industrial dry dock…yet even that was cute. Here, I snuck a photo of producer Simon reviewing our latest script immersed in Dutch beauty.


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Diplomatic source tells 'Maariv Hashavua' that Hamas is facing heavy pressure from Egypt not to provoke Israel into wide confrontation.
Israel pessimistic agreement will be reached by expiration of cease-fire at midnight
Egypt and Norway to host donor conference for Gaza reconstruction
The five-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire at midnight on Monday, and as of now, there are no signs of a breakthrough to reach a long-term deal between the sides in Cairo negotiations.
As the sides returned to Cairo for further talks on Monday, members of the Palestinian delegation expressed pessimism and estimated that efforts to reach a deal were not likely to succeed.
An Israeli diplomatic source told The Jerusalem Post's Hebrew-language sister publication, Maariv Hashavua, that "it is very unlikely that a full-blown military conflict between Hamas and us will reignite, even if no deal is reached in Cairo."
The source added that "Hamas has not shown signs that it is interested in returning to a wide-scale confrontation. We are hearing reports from Cairo that Hamas is facing heavy pressure from Egypt and others."
Hamas is also facing economic pressure that is likely to prevent it from provoking Israel to carry out further attacks in Gaza, according to the source.
The source said reports that the leadership of Hamas is willing to delay negotiations on its demand for a seaport for a month also are a sign that the organization is not interested in a renewal of hostilities.
Palestinian media reported on Monday that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas would be traveling to Qatar in the near future for talks with Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal and later visiting Cairo to discuss cease-fire efforts with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi.


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In my family, everyone likes different types of cranberries--jelly, compote, and fresh. So, needless to say, I have a ton of leftover cranberry stuff.
An unexpected pinch of this or splash of that takes a common recipe from mundane to sublime.
Shiny new cakes pans filled with rich chocolate batter,
Teaspoons and measuring cups for ingredients that matter,
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These are a few of my favorite things.
'tis the season for baking, gift lists and gift-giving. Today at CHEFS Mix, we're looking at gifts for bakers and baking cookies with cranberries.
An unexpected pinch of this or splash of that takes a common recipe from mundane to sublime. Family, friends and colleagues detect something different about the dish, rave about the taste and texture, but can't name the unique ingredient. A few ask, even beg, for the recipe.
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Strategic transparency and electoral pressure
AbstractThis paper investigates how an office-motivated incumbent can use transparency enhancement on public spending to signal his budgetary management ability and win re-election. We show that, when the incumbent faces a popular challenger, transparency policy can be an effective signaling device. A more popular challenger can reduce the probability to enhance transparency, while voters can be better off due to a more informative signaling. It is also shown that a higher level of public interest in fiscal issues can increase the probability of enhancing transparency, while voters can be worse off by a less informative signaling. --
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now that's sum candy maaaan
Rave Candy
a sweet food made of 100% sugar that children love to eat
"Like stealing candy from a baby..."
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Code word for the club drug known as ecstacy.
โดย Joshiro007 15 กุมภาพันธ์ 2003
candy is a lovely person with a great personality and good looking. every guy wants candy. always smiling and making jokes and cheerig everyone up. every girl wants to be a candy.
guy: i want a candy.
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A delicious, sugary object that tastes good. Your mother never lets you eat it in the morning, before lunch, never if you don't eat a good lunch, before supper, and NEVER before bed. Yet somehow American children eat several tons (2,000 pounds multiplied several times) of it each year.
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Posted 21:55 27th August 2011
Rob Andrew says...
two defeats on the bounce for the all blacks! this world cup is going to be a lot closer than many of the experts are predicting. although S Africa finished bottom of the tri-nations i can really see them rocking the boat especially with the return of the mecurial brussouw in the back row. there are still too many questions around the front three of new zealand as well as balance in the back row and the pressure those guys are under to perform must be immense
Posted 13:29 27th August 2011
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The New York Yankees announced Thursday that Mark Teixeira will have surgery to repair a partially-torn tendon sheath in his right wrist. Teixeira is one of several stars currently on the disabled list for the Yankees, but the first to be officially ruled out for the rest of 2013. Teixeira originally suffered the injury, a torn tendon sheath, back in March while he was preparing to play in the World Baseball Classic. He missed the first 53 games of the regular season before making his first start on May 31 and played in just 15 games. He was shut down again ten days ago because of wrist inflammation and he received a cortisone shot, but still did not feel good enough to play. Teixeira will require 4 to 6 months to rehab.
Hanley Ramirez won the batting title in 2009 and the way he looks at the plate these days resembles that kind of production. Ramirez has not played alot this year, but when he has been able to play, he has been really good. Ramirez singled and hit a two-run homer in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Giants. In 2009, three years after his Rookie of the Year season, Ramirez batted .342. Then, the mileage started catching up to him with multiple injuries that consisted of shoulder, lower back pain, and most recently hamstring issues. But those injuries are quickly becoming old news and Ramirez is looking like that guy that won the batting title four years ago. Ramirez has a hit in each of his last eight games and has four home runs while driving in 10 runs over that stretch. Overall, he's now batting .361 with five homers and 13 RBI over 61 at-bats this season.


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Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is a market, salumeria, bakery and restaurant dedicated to quality products.
This "simple convivial spot that tastes just like Italy" feels like a "village inside-a-restaurant". While the Alimentari sells housemade salumi, freshly baked bread and an ample assortment of imported and domestic items, the open kitchen looks out onto a rustic dining room with communal tables and long marble wine bar. A seasonal menu by Chef Justin Smilie features salumi/cheese boards, small sharing plates, fresh pastas and roasted meats and fish from a rotisserie and wood burning oven. The upstairs private dining loft, adjacent to the roof garden and overlooking the main restaurant and market, is available for parties up to 50 people for cocktails and/or a seated dinner. Whole fish under sea salt and roasted short ribs or porchetta are house staples often served family style as are housemade gelato tastings.


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April 28-May 2
Batesville Primary School
Monday: Cheesy ravioli, side salad, peas, whole grain bread, fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Turkey sandwich, nachos and salsa, baked beans, fruit, milk.
Wednesday: Pizzaburger on bun, green beans, corn, fruit, milk.
Thursday: Chicken taco with shell, lettuce, cheese, tomato, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, milk.
Friday: Cheese omelet, potato fries, biscuit, fruit, milk.
BPS breakfast
Monday: Cereal bar, fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast pizza, fruit juice, milk.
Wednesday: Sausage, jelly bread, fruit juice, milk.
Thursday: Whole grain cereal, cinnamon toast, fruit, milk.
Friday: French toast, fruit, milk.
Batesville Intermediate School
Monday: Pizza stuffed breadstick, corn, fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Breaded chicken patty on bun, baked beans, veggie cup, fruit, milk.
Wednesday: Taco wedges, salsa, tossed salad, carrots, fruit, milk.
Thursday and Friday: Not available at press time.
(Salad bar offered daily)
Batesville Middle School
Monday: Pizza, corn, tossed salad, fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Grilled chicken patty on bun, green beans, baked beans, Rice Krispies treat, fruit, milk.
Wednesday: Chili soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, peas, crackers, fruit, milk.
Thursday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, fruit, milk.
Friday: Breaded chicken patty on bun, tossed salad, mixed vegetables, fruit, milk.
(Salad bar offered daily)
St. Louis School
Monday: Chili dog, baked beans, fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Turkey sandwich, fries, fruit, milk.
Wednesday: Sloppy Joe on bun, green beans, fruit, milk.
Thursday: Rotini with meat sauce, garlic bread, peas, fruit, milk.
Friday: Cinnamon toasty biscuit, sausage patty, orange juice, milk.
(Fresh vegetables and tossed salad served daily)
Sunman elementary and Sunman-Dearborn intermediate schools
Monday: Hot dog on bun with choice of condiments, power punch cheesy broccoli, fresh vegetables with dip, chilled peaches, fresh fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Homemade three-way chili with oyster crackers, refried beans, romaine super salad with dressing, mandarin oranges, fresh fruit, mini ice cream sandwich, milk.
Wednesday: Baked chicken finger fryz with sauce choice, homemade garlic breadstick, silly dilly green beans, fresh vegetables with hummus dip, chilled pears, fresh fruit, milk.


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Yavapai College is creating a scholarship fund for the children and spouses of the 19 firefighters who died battling the wildfire in Yarnell.
Officials at the Prescott school say some of the Granite Mountain Hotshots team members were Yavapai College students and many were in its fire science program.
The Granite Mountain Hotshots Scholarship Fund will provide two-year scholarships for the community college education needs of the children and spouses of the fallen firefighters.
Once the higher education needs of the families are met, any additional funds will be used to provide scholarships for students in the college's fire science program.
School officials say it's the first fire science degree program in Arizona to be accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
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