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Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the 650th episode of No Agenda, marking the final broadcast from Curry's Wi-Fi enabled canal house in Amsterdam. The hosts discuss Dvorak's harmonica playing, referencing Dutch musician Toots Tielemans and the theme from Midnight Cowboy. They also touch on Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home" as potential inspiration for future show segments.
Jay Carney, White House Press Briefing and Iranian Warships
New White House Press Secretary Jay Carney held his first briefing, replacing Robert Gibbs. During the session, he was questioned about Iranian warships planning to sail through the Suez Canal to Syria. Carney's response was seen as stumbling, as he deferred the "provocation" query to the State Department while attempting to use the "look" authoritative pause favored by the administration.
Amsterdam offers a variety of world-class cultural attractions, including the Van Gogh Museum, which houses hundreds of the artist's original works, and the Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt's Night Watch. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art and take canal cruises, such as the "Wine and Cheese Cruise," to view the city's unique architecture from the water. The Anne Frank House remains a popular but somber destination that frequently draws long queues.
