Amsterdam, NL --It’s with a heavy heart that I mourn with you the loss of so many of your best and brightest people that were killed by the senseless destruction Malaysia Airlines flight #MH 17 . I have such fond memories of my visits to your nation rich with beauty, art and some of the friendliest people anywhere.  I can’t wait for my next visit to Holland where I’m sure I’ll visit with old friends and make some new ones.  I deeply respect the legendary Dutch heroes that risked torture and death resisting the Nazis during their brutal occupation.  Few nations in the world can boast such an artistic, well-educated and productive population.  I’m horrified that the remains of your loved ones are decomposing in the field of wreckage after being robbed of jewelry and other valuables.   This just adds to the misery for the friends and families of these innocent victims.   I beg that the International Community  demands that these ...

Amsterdam, N L—The incredibly talented actress Carice van Houten is apparently at an impasse in her life whether to continue acting or to take on a singing career.   At this juncture she’s told several publications that she’s having more fun singing.  She’s about to give her first concert with Rufus Wainright later this month in this beautiful city of the Dutch Masters.  Van Houten is a terrific actress that has not really gotten a solid foothold in the U.S.  The Paul Verhoeven film, Black Book showcased the actress’ beauty and many talents.  The problem was the film was mostly in Dutch and subtitled.  It did not get the kind of distribution and promotion it deserved.  Of course in Europe it was a genuine hit.  For me personally, it was the best film I’ve seen to date. Van Houten was given the role of Nina Von Stauffenberg in the film Valkyrie starring Tom Cruiz.   Unfortunately Valkyrie’s producers and writers did not ...