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Buzzfeed Writer Hits Romney for Tithing to Mormon Church, Which Opposes Gay Marriage
You have to give McKay Coppins credit. The Buzzfeed writer today managed to work in hints of anti-Mormon skepticism and the complaints of the gay rights lobby into his January 24 story -- "What's With Mitt's Mormon Money?" -- on Romney's tax records.
It's a liberal bias trifecta!
Mitt Romney's tax records show he gave, [gasp] "$4.1 million in tithes to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints between 2010 and 2011," the "lifelong Mormon" Coppins noted complaining that, "the candidate's controversially low effective tax rate of just 13.9 percent was made possible, in part, by the hefty deductions he got for his charitable contributions to the church."
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Oh sure, "A large chunk of tithing money funds the church's expansive missionary program," the former Newsweek staffer noted, but the LDS church is "not disposed to transparency when it comes to its money" and what's more, some of its finances went to helping defend traditional marriage in Calfornia:
But while Romney's tithing undoubtedly went toward a lot of traditional charity work, the issue is complicated by the fact that the LDS Church controversially engaged in one high-profile political battle in recent years: California's 2008 referendum on same-sex marriage.
Since Mormon leaders called on members in California and elsewhere to help pass a ballot initiative constitutionally banning same-sex marriage, the church has come under fire for providing "in-kind donations" to a political cause--by paying for the travel of church leaders organizing its efforts, and the like. Mormon leaders argue that, for them, Prop. 8 was a moral issue, not a political one. And the total amount spent on the ballot initiative came to $190,000--a small fragment of even Romney's tithing, let alone the church's total expenditures.
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Duh. And here I thought most of Mitt's LDS contributions went to
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 5:36pm.
purchase salt-harvesting equipment.
Those Mormons are just plain salt-crazy, you know.
Anyway, thanks for the expose, Mr. Coppins - I surely will not be voting for Mitt in light of this.
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Harry Reid, a MORMON...
Submitted by USMC8411 on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:45pm.
has never been challenged by Mr. Coppins on this issue! How much has ol' Dingy Harry donated to those hateful MORMONS?
Talk about salt-crazy SoL!
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Selective outrage...
Submitted by Pilgrim1949 on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 5:54pm.
Countdown to the companion and moral-equivalent political drawing and quartering of Rep. Keith Ellison for the multitude of social/religious stances of his "faith choice" to begin in....
*cricket chirps*
Yeah, we thought so.
"Ye canne change the laws of physics....." but some politicians believe that with the right legislation you can pretend they don't really apply to your own pet projects...
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Romney tithing to Morman church that .. well that's nothing. .
Submitted by Gary Hall on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:03pm.
President Obama is negotiating with the Taliban, and they oppose abortion, women's rights, gay marriage, drinking, popular music, allowing girls to attend school. Heck, they even oppose the United States and Obama's "Christian" faith.
Bet you anything, he ends up giving them money.
(;~> gary
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Yes, exactly, the homosexual
Submitted by Liberallies on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:22pm.
Yes, exactly, the homosexual issue, the abortion issue and many other issues are MORAL issues, not political issues.
But the Liberals, the Left is attempting to silence religions by claiming that they are meddling in politics and the Liberal almighty, not found in the Constitution, Sepereation of Church and State, must be followed.
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Avoiding the real blame on Prop 8
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:25pm.
COPPINS: "But while Romney's tithing undoubtedly went toward a lot of traditional charity work, the issue is complicated by the fact that the LDS Church controversially engaged in one high-profile political battle in recent years: California's 2008 referendum on same-sex marriage."
Here it comes . . .
COPPINS: " . . . Since Mormon leaders called on members in California and elsewhere to help pass a ballot initiative constitutionally banning same-sex marriage, the church has come under fire for providing "in-kind donations" to a political cause--by paying for the travel of church leaders organizing its efforts, and the like. Mormon leaders argue that, for them, Prop. 8 was a moral issue, not a political one."
There are not enough LDS members in California to stop Prop 8. That referendum was defeated by African- and Hispanic-Americans, the majority of whom voted against gay-marriage.
But the MSM downplayed the results for obvious reasons and focused instead on LDS because it was a church, and the only church that meet the MSM standard for churches are those that permit gay marriage..
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Submitted by ferv888 on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:23pm.
First of all, Coppins has put a first class pants on fire lie together. The LDS churches involvement was investigated with Prop 8, and nothing was found in terms of breaking the law. Second, if you did a little work, you find that African Americans voted overwhelmingly for Jerry Brown and turned around and supported traditional marriage. Their vote is much larger in numbers then LDS members. Where were liberals to protest the African American vote, nowhere, ya gotta keep control of that vote, so not a peep from libs. Lord knows they need to keep them without picking at their vote, but those Mormons, phew, look out for them
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And, being against homosexual "marriage"...
Submitted by USMC8411 on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:33pm.
is a crime where?
"Congress shall make NO LAW respecting an establishment of religion, or PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF;"
Mr. Coppins, please separate your governmental bias from the free exercise of RELIGION, and the tenets that those religions follow!
And while we are discussing this, why has the Catholic faith abandoned adoptive procedures? Because of anti-religion demagogues like you!
If he gave money to an atheist or agnostic group, you would still complain!
How much money has Harry Reid given to his anti-homosexual marriage religion of LDS? LET'S SEE THE TAXES!!!! Que the crickets....
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how about this...
Submitted by MidAmerica on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:45pm.
The Gay marriage thing is just a sham issue to beat ordinary people over the head with and to rally the sexually confused. So we should go ahead and give them what they want, legal marriage.
BUT..... at the same time, considering that ANYONE can claim to be Gay, then only those persons who legally marry another person of the same sex can claim any legal status as being Gay.
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Mormons and Homosexuality
Submitted by Steve Cakouros on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:49pm.
I have studied Mormonism for 20 years and while I admit that the Mormon Church is heterodox that does not mean that Mormons are wrong about everything.
The Mormons want us to think of them as traditional Christians. Knowing that no church can support Homosexual "marriage" and still remain a church [see Romans 1:26-32] Mormons have refused to give in to the homosexual lobby. Bravo!
Their stand on traditional marriage is admirable.
Homosexual marriage is by far and away the sickest thing to ever come down the pike.
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Church Tithing
Submitted by BeanMan on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 8:36am.
Just FYI, the tithing money donated by members to the LDS Church is considered sacred. No one in the Church, from the President on down, considers it their money to do with as they wish.
Tithing funds would never be used for political causes. In fact tithing funds are not even used to pay full-time Church authorities stipends. Tithing funds are used for construction and support of Church facilities, materials for teaching, educational opportunities (three major universities, seminary facilities), facilities to help the needy, and other various activities through out the world related to the worldwide spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ..
Missionary work, specifically the full time support of those young Mormon Elders on their bicycles for two years, is supplied by their families or their local wards. Although some tithing money is used to support the Mission facilities etc.
Money to pay the stipends for the President and other General Authorities as well as money to pay other full time Church employees is not taken from tithing funds. The Church owns many actual businesses (e.g. Bonneville Satelite Corp etc) that are managed like regular businesses with for-profit activities. They are regular tax paying entities subject to the norms of business practices etc. Some of their profits are taken by the company owners (the LDS Church) to pay the stipends, salaries, benefits and etc for the Authorities and other full time employees.
It is most likely that the funds provided for support of the CA proposition were provided by these profits, not tithing money.
Since government is coercion, politics is largely the exercise of deception regarding the intended use of coercion - George Orwell
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If Romney
Submitted by misterbee241 on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:12am.
gave only one dollar to his church, that's one dollar more that Obama gave to his, whatever church that might be.
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Andelot Cuvee Diabolique - De Proefbrouwerij (bvba Andelot)
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Ratings: 70 | Reviews: 63 | Display Reviews Only:
3.25/5 rDev -17.9%
08-04-2013 15:17:00 | More by dgherm
4.25/5 rDev +7.3%
07-10-2013 18:39:06 | More by KimenTshom
South Carolina
3.75/5 rDev -5.3%
07-05-2013 00:48:06 | More by WOLFGANG
4/5 rDev +1%
05-21-2013 00:54:06 | More by Slatetank
4/5 rDev +1%
01-04-2013 17:00:10 | More by cliff1066
4/5 rDev +1%
12-23-2012 05:53:44 | More by EvanWilliams
New Hampshire
4/5 rDev +1%
11-26-2011 18:20:04 | More by Rochefort10nh
North Carolina
4.13/5 rDev +4.3%
Poured from a 750ml bottle into red wine glass.
A - Light golden with a very slight haze. Three fingers of white head rise with great retention and moderate to high lacing.
S - Lots of granny smith apples in the aroma with pear and banana as well. A cinnamon-like spiciness rides over the fruit. Faint phenols dance in the background. Great synthesis of fruit and spice aroma; the most apple/pear-like tripel I've smelled thus far.
T - Exactly what the nose would suggest. At the forefront is something between a big bite from a slightly sour pear and a granny smith apple, and on some sips, I even detect a modest hint of vanilla. Moderate sweetness leads into fleeting notes of lemon zest, cinnamon, lavender, and mint. Diabolique dries out even more late palate with some quick but sharp lemony notes, a medicinal bitterness, and a smidge of alcohol. Aftertaste is rich with cinnamon and lemon juice covered pear slices, with even a touch of salt. Though the brew moves from sweet to less sweet, this remains on the sweet side for the style throughout.
M - Light to medium bodied with a moderate to high carbonation. While I enjoy the crispness, the fruit flavors would have been top notch with a solid medium body.
D - Another excellent beer from De Proef's "-que" line. A definite improvement over Lunatique. Alcohol is well hidden. Though the phenols may be more hidden than a lot of tripels, the fruit character is amazing.
05-18-2009 07:30:32 | More by PatrickJR
3.93/5 rDev -0.8%
Rung in the new year with this nice caged bottle of joy. A nice way to spend a quiet holiday for me and the female.
A--Very pretty in my opinion. Poured into a mug, creating a fluffy, foamy head that would not die over top of a very cloudy corn yellow with a touch of orange. Tiny little bubbles streamed up the sides.
S--Sweet grains, and fruit with a touch of grassiness. Pleasant and inviting.
T--Starts sweet and fruity, with apples and pears, fades to french bread and finishes with a tingling, effervescent touch of alcohol bitterness.
M--Thick in the mouth initially, but the bubbles break up the show and hide most of the alcohol. Watch out.
D--Basic lack of bitterness makes this very drinkable, but thickness made me pretty full after half the bottle.
This beer was exactly what I was looking for: a substitute for champagne. If one seeks a more in your face, dense, or exciting beer, look elsewhere. But for a bottle of fun and a fruity complex taste, this was very satisfying.
01-01-2009 12:02:23 | More by FatCaster
3.88/5 rDev -2%
I didn't know the devil could be so sweet! I enjoyed this one in my Chimay goblet. Poured a reddish orange color with a monster head. Smelled like a fruit basket, malty and sweet, a far cry from Bezelbuth and Old Nick barley wine. Taste was of apples, ginger ale, pear, banana, butterscotch, a little tropical and very viscous. I couldn't stand more than one bottle at a time.
05-20-2008 19:45:43 | More by Portertime
3.88/5 rDev -2%
Liquid lemon merengue splashed with a little orange. Pretty hazaey, yet bright when held to the light. Had a very hard time seeing the bubbles. Had to sqint my eyes and press my nose to the glass in order to look at the par bubbling. The aroma is a light candied fruit. Peaches, pears, apples. Very fruity smelling beer. But not overpowering. The light hops and a hint of spices help out the overall aroma. The taste is a fluffy apple splash mixed with afew spices and a flash of hops. Thebackbone is all dry, pale malts. You can feel the bubbles more than you can see them. Slight warmth to go along the finish of the beer. Great looking bottle and a pretty good tasting beer inside of it.
03-31-2008 00:20:00 | More by scruffwhor
South Carolina
3.48/5 rDev -12.1%
This brew pours a pale and very cloudy orange with a big white lacy head that never leaves. The aroma is funky to the nth degree, sugar cane, very sweet smell with some tropical fruits, mango, pears and champagne-soaked strawberries. Flavor is a little too funky for my tastes. Very sweet with a light passion fruity sweetness to it that tries to balance it. A tad bit of bitterness at the end does little to offset the sweetness, which leads to a noticeable alcohol warming.
This brew just tastes overly sweet to me, too much like champagne with two scoops of sugar. I'll go for something with a little less funk (and more balance) next time.
02-28-2008 03:22:49 | More by saintwarrick
Rhode Island
3.93/5 rDev -0.8%
This beer comes in a corked 750 ml with very little on the label. It pours a nice straw yellowish color with a great frothy lasting head, and a slight haze. There is some incredible lacing.
A light citrusy aroma pours from the head, and I really enjoy sticking my nose in this beer. There is hint of spicyness in the flavor. Malt profile is strong but not too complex. The hops are there, but only to balance the malt it seems. I also get hints of champagne, liqorice, caramel and banana.
This beer had a high carbonation, a good crisp character, and isn't too boozy. Its a really good triple for the price. I'll probably try the other offering I saw, Angelique.
This bottle is either going to put me to bed, or send me out on a rampage later.
02-21-2008 00:12:53 | More by JackWeizen
4.22/5 rDev +6.6%
App: Pours a true golden color. Incredibly clear and clean with a nice big white head that settles into a solid cap for the full beer. Nice head retention and good coverage all around. Really quite beautiful. Says "golden" all over it.
Aroma: Nice big, sweet, bready, estery fruits and yeast. Wheat, malt and freshness. Good overall but the aromas are almost stronger than the flavor.
Taste: Sparkling apple juice. Earthy with slightly sweet esters. Has a nice undertone taste of apple cider fresh after the pressing with a mild cedar bite. Slight earthy funkiness in the front.
Mouth: Velvety good. Nice water. Sweet, full, but not thick. Medium to full bodied. Just right. Nice, nice, very present, soft but not biting carbonation.
Drink: Wonderful drinkability. Would be perfect with an appetizer course.
02-07-2008 03:11:00 | More by NoLiberty
Rhode Island
3.9/5 rDev -1.5%
Poured into my Maudite chalice. Presented with a thick fluffy white head that dissipated into a thin consistent layer of foam. Decent amount of lacing throughout the tasting. Orange-gold and cloudy in appearance. Scents of yeast and citrus. Taste similar to nose with the addition of a mild banana flavor, clove and possibly coriander; reminded me a little of a witte in some regards. Very lively in the mouth; carbonation left a clean crisp sensation at the finish. A really nice brew, but as with the Angelique, not what I expected, but a pleasant experience nonetheless.
12-14-2007 03:07:24 | More by Jwale73
3.6/5 rDev -9.1%
I picked this bottle up from Total Wine in Jacksonville Florida. It isn't a bad triple, but it isn't even close to being the best. But, hey, still better than Golden Monkey.
Poured part of a 750ml bottle into a snifter.
Appearance - It produced a solid 1 finger sea-foam head. Lots of lacing, looks pretty good. It has a hazy translucent golden orange/yellow color.
Smell - I get mostly fruit scents from this one - raisin, banana, pear. I also get notes of clove or allspice, and a slight peppery note. There is a heavy sweet smell highly reminiscent of honey - most likely from the candi sugar. Alcohol makes its presence known as the drink warms.
Taste - The taste is very similar to the scent, only certain characteristics are more pronounced. It is very sweet - lots of candi sugar. The sweetness is closely tied to the fruit flavors - I get lots of orangey citrus with banana and pear. There is a biscuity quality from the malt. The end of the flavor is where I can taste the hops (which are a little too thin) and the spices - clove and pepper. Alcohol makes its presence known as the drink warms. My one complaint with this tripel is that the sweetness dominates too much. It causes the flavor balance to be a little out of whack.
Mouthfeel - On the lighter side of medium bodied. There is a good level of carbonation - lots of prickly sensations across the tongue , but it doesn't do enough to cut through the sweetness. The carbonation dies towards the end of the mouthful. However, it does go down very smoothly.
Drinkability - This wasn't a terrible beer. I know that tripels have a high level of sweetness to them, but this one was a little over the top. It caused the overall flavor to be slightly unbalanced and that detracted from the overall enjoyment of the beer. It was okay to drink, and I am glad that I bought it, but I won't cross anymore state lines to buy this one. If I see it again somewhere along my travels, I might pick it up. Since they sell Westmalle and St. Bernardus here, I won't be missing Diabolique anytime soon.
12-04-2007 03:17:17 | More by MiguelMandingo
4.2/5 rDev +6.1%
Caged and corked 750ml bottle poured into a tasting/pilsner glass.
Appearance- Sparkling golden with a pillowy white head and slight lacing.
Smell- Saaz hops and Hallertau? With spices. Corriander, Cardamom, Allspice? A lot of questionable scents on this one, pine, and pale malts.
Taste- Sweet and light, candi sugars are not at all noticable, hops are high but balanced, and the malt is very subdued.
Mouthfeel- Light and effervescant, high-carbonated and light bodied. Not warming and a big suprise that this one is 8.5.
Drinkability- Very smooth and easy to drink. An excellent precursor to some post tasting beer shopping, which is just what I did. Huzzah to more upcoming beer reviewing!
11-07-2007 03:03:50 | More by blakesell
3.85/5 rDev -2.8%
Pours out a straw yellow with an orange tint. Two fingers of white suds.
Smell is sweet yeast and alcohol. Plum or grapeskin with caramel sugars.
Taste is a little thin but has a dirty flavor followed by sugary caramel with a bitterness like lemon zest or apple core.
Mouthfeel is pretty clean with a slightly oily residue that makes the mouth water and crave another drink.
8.5% makes this a nice all around beer. Worth drinking the whole thing all at once.
11-04-2007 23:46:24 | More by peabody
North Carolina
3.88/5 rDev -2%
Appearance: Pours a hazy light honey color with a foamy head that deposits lacing all over the chalice
Smell: Lemon, banana, pear and green apple tartness with a hint of candi sugar
Taste: Opens with a tart fruit aspect with underlying hints of candi sugar that becomes quite yeasty by mid-palate; after the swallow the spiciness of clove and coriander make an appearance and the finish is rather bready
Mouthfeel: Medium body with lively carbonation; warmth from the alcohol in spades at the end
Drinkability: Although there are a variety of flavors and the beer is well-crafted, I can't say I really enjoy it; there is a harshness to the finish that is off-putting to me
09-29-2007 17:58:17 | More by brentk56
3.6/5 rDev -9.1%
A: Pours a hazy yellow with 3 fingers of foam. Good carbonation is evident. No visible sediment.
S: Not much smell. A little malt comes through with hints of sweetness, but not much overall.
T:Nice malty bite up front. Caramel is hidden in the background. A slight bite from the alcohol, but not overpowering. Not bad.
M:A little grainy, but smooth. Good carbonation. Goes down easy. Nice alcohol warming in the end.
D: If the style suits you, this is definitely a drinkable beer. A little strong for a session beer, but a nice take on the style. Enjoyable.
08-15-2007 22:14:41 | More by YonderWanderer
4/5 rDev +1%
The 4th in the series of 'ique' beers that have recently been distributed to the area. The beer pours an intriguing solid yellow, and slightly golden color with a mild haze and very well headed. It holds the apprearace of lightness and airiness, and actively carbonated. Aromas abound with fruity (peaches, pineapples, lemons, and mangos) and follow up with a light berry tartness and pronounced alcohols. Light hopping adds a pepery note and an aged quality. The beer tastes quite sweet with the ripe summer fruits and lighter pilsner malts. Sweetness is checked by snappy spices of pepper and acidity. Increasingly tart as the beer flows into the finish. Sweet, but powdery to the palate with a mostly-dry, moderately-sweet finish, with an emphasis on warming alcohols. Could be the best of the Cuvee series.
07-23-2007 21:57:21 | More by BEERchitect
North Carolina
3.65/5 rDev -7.8%
The beer poured a beautiful yellow with a great frothy lasting head that left great spotty lacing. The aroma had a great spiciness and malt aroma. The taste has a good spiciness and hop presence. The beer has an extremely overpowering alcohol presence, one that seems to be much more than 8.5%. This is yet another moderately respectable Tripel that is far from the best.
06-26-2007 03:50:56 | More by atsprings
4.2/5 rDev +6.1%
Pours a nice apple-juice yellow with a solid, two-finger, pillow-white head. Very nice. There is a small amount of hazing, but overall it is very clean looking. Smells good, nice belgian yeast notes with a little fruity ester finish. Very refreshing first sip, with a musty fruit taste that finishes clean and dry. Second sip turned into a gulp, I like this beer! The 8.5% ABV is almost not even there, this is as drinkable as any beer I've tried. Great with almost any meal, especially chicken or fish, I'd like to have a few of these on hand at all times. Tasty.
06-25-2007 02:12:47 | More by Cascadia
4.03/5 rDev +1.8%
Golden translucent body with abit of ruby. White beautiful head of tiny to medium bubbles. Good retention and great lace.
Sweet and slightly spiced malts. Caramel and abit of citrus and butter.
Butter, some pepper, strong malts with lots of spice and a generous amount of hops, pretty well balanced. Sweet and strong aftertaste.
Medium body, good coating and slightly dry.
Good drinkability.
06-16-2007 01:57:16 | More by oelergud
4.47/5 rDev +12.9%
Poured a murky gold from a 11.2 oz. bottle, with a huge head and good retention (thankfully because I couldn't keep my nose out of it). Thick, sticky lacing on my pint glass. The nose on this was a delight: tart and musky scents wafted, some floral, rich compost pungence, and fruity esthers from the classic Belgium yeast that I love. When I finally took a sip I was surprised by light fruit (bananas, cantalope), of course the alcolol was there, some butter and a light zest from hops. I didn't get the maltiness of a true tripel, and the balance and nuances made me think of a well-crafted Belgium pale ale, with only the alcohol heating to betray the style. The mouthfeel was juicy and lively. Picked this up with some of the Angelique at an outlet store here in Portland. It was cheap and I was happy to find it undamaged. A lot going on here and a real pleasure to sift through all that character.
04-11-2007 08:45:32 | More by smttycty
Andelot Cuvee Diabolique from De Proefbrouwerij (bvba Andelot)
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Passengers had some scary moments while landing at Bradley International Airport.
A Southwest Airlines flight making its final descent experienced a bird strike on Wednesday afternoon, according to airport officials.
John Wallace of Bradley International Airport said the plane, which landed without incident, reported to the control tower it hit a bird about 25 miles from the airport.
The crew radioed the tower and said, "Right now we're unsure what exactly happened. We haven't lost pressurization. We did have a loud report. It sounded like (it was) off the right hand side of the aircraft."
Wallace said the plane, which was en route from Tampa, FL, was able to taxi to the gate using its own power after landing.
No injuries were reported.
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- Friday: Sunny. Milder. Highs in mid/upper 50s, low around 40.
- Saturday: Mainly cloudy with a few rain showers. High near 50, evening low around 33.
- Sunday: Mix of clouds and sun. High near 44, low around 31.
2. History of Black Friday: The term "Black Friday" was coined in the 1960s to mark the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. "Black" refers to stores moving from the "red" to the "black," back when accounting records were kept by hand and red ink indicated a loss, black a profit. Ever since the start of the modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, the Friday after Thanksgiving has been known as the unofficial start to a bustling holiday shopping season.
3. Black Friday myth: Despite common belief, Black Friday is not the biggest shopping day of the year. It's not even in the top five, according to a posting on todayifoundout.com. So which day gets the prize? Typically, the last Saturday before Christmas results in the most sales nationwide, except for years when Christmas falls on a weekend—then it's the Thursday or Friday before the holiday. So, yes: The American procrastinator is more common than the early bird.
4. Black Friday facts: According to todayifoundout.com ...
- Nearly 135 million people shop every year on Black Friday.
- In 2010, 212 million shoppers spent $39 billion for an average spending amount of $365.34.
- About 59 percent of typical Black Friday shoppers seek out sales on electronic devices, while 49 percent of shoppers look for DVDs and Blu-Rays. Forty-eight percent of shoppers go for clothing, 45 percent go for video games and 44 percent shop for computers. (Clearly, there's a lot of overlap there, so it seems many Black Friday shoppers shop for more than one type of item.)
5. Black Friday by the numbers: The following statistics come from parature.com ...
- The National Retail Federation reports that 51.8 percent of U.S. consumers will be doing their holiday shopping online this year, up 5 percent from 2011.
- According to a survey, 52.9 percent of smartphone owners and 64.1 percent of tablet owners will use their devices to do research and make purchases.
- Shop.org forecasts that online holiday spending alone this year will amount to a whopping $92 to $96 billion.
Will you be out shopping this weekend? What items are you looking for? Why do you join the masses on Black Friday, or why do you stay home? Share your thoughts about Black Friday in the comments below.


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Butternut Squash With Cumin Couscous
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- 1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup dark or golden raisins
- 1 32-ounce container vegetable broth
- 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) almonds, chopped
- Halve and peel the squash. Remove the seeds and cut the squash into 1-inch chunks. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the squash, tomatoes, raisins, broth, chickpeas, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until the squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water and the remaining cumin and salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Divide the couscous among individual bowls and ladle the squash over the top. Sprinkle with the parsley and almonds.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 325Calories From Fat 19%
- Fat 7g
- Sat Fat 1g
- Sodium 1,178mg
- Carbohydrate 59g
- Fiber 8g
- Sugar 13g
- Protein 10g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101 .
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To grate a butternut squash, rub it against the large holes of a box grater, or roughly chop it, then pulse it in a food processor.
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- Address:
4435 Willard Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815Neighborhood:
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.chefgeoff.com/
- Phone: 2402235427x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Sunday Brunch 11:30am - 3:00pm;
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
- Executive Chef: Cesare Lanfranconi
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: LIA'S provides office catering for all businesses within a three block radius. Contact our event coordinator at email@example.com
- Private Party Facilities: Take your guests to Italy! A party at LIA'S is a trip to Italy: delicious, warm, and fun. Whether a small seated event or a large cocktail reception, we can accommodate groups of all sizes. Our private wine room seats 49 and the entire restaurant can be reserved for as many as 250. Our patio offers unique outdoor space for entertaining groups in the spring, summer, and fall. For menus and more information, please contact our Private Event Director, Amy Foster, at email@example.com.
- Private Party Contact: Amy Foster 2027067326x
- Special Events: LIA'S host numerous wine dinners and cooking classes throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter at www.LiasRestaurant.com under the events section to be notified of our next special event.
Getting there
- Cross Street: Wisconsin Avenue
- Public Transit: Friendship Heights metro (red line) located 1 block away on cross streets Western Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue. Walk one block north on Wisconsin Avenue to Willard and we are at 4435 Willard Avenue in the Ritz-Carlton building. Look for our outdoor patio and red awnings.
- Parking: Valet
- Parking Details: Valet parking ($8) available after 5pm. Reduced rate self park with validation available for both lunch and dinner. Use Chase Tower Parking Garage. Entrance is just around the corner from LIA'S on The Hills Plaza Road. Look for the red LIA'S Parking sign. The lot is below the restaurant. Take elevator to main lobby and exit the main doors. LIA'S is just to the left.
A word from LIA'S
Enjoy Chef Geoff's genuine hospitality and casual cuisine with an Italian flair. Lia's is a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Chevy Chase. Come for a glass of wine, hand tossed pizzas, fresh pasta, or charcuterie and cheese, and the result will be the same. You'll be back for more. Join us on Sundays for brunch and every Monday for half price wines. Enjoy our ever-popular happy hour daily from 3pm to 7pm and all night on Monday and Tuesday. An eighty seat patio provides some of the best outdoor dining in the area. We truly have something for everyone and look forward to welcoming you. Cheers! Chef GeoffContinued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
LIA'S reviews from OpenTable diners
235 reviews since May 6, 2014
- Food4.1Service4
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (124)neighborhood gem (116)great for lunch (71)fit for foodies (67)good for groups (57)special occasion (55)great for brunch (46)vibrant bar scene (41)kid-friendly (35)notable wine list (30)romantic (22)hot spot (20)late-night find (6)scenic view (4)Show More
- Family meetingKristinDined on 8/29/2014Three sets of family converged at Lia's last Friday, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, each other, and the food! A couple of us are audio challenged, but we were able to hear each other, and didn't seem to disrupt neighboring diners. The service by Nicole was amiable and attentive. The menu was varied and exciting, but each of us zeroed in quickly on a selection, and enjoyed each. I think the hands-down favorite dish was the doughnut! My husband and I arrived early, thinking to grab a seat at the bar or an outside high top table…but on a Friday night around 6…not so easy. TGIF was being celebrated full-tilt. Because of this festivity, the noise level must have been challenging for some patio diners.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/25/2014All aspects on the dining experience was above average and consistent with my usual except the service which was less attentive and prompt than usual. Perhaps the energy was consumed by the neighboring table who had a significant number of complaints, but those issues should not have detracted from our experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Noisy and just averagevhinpghVIPDined on 8/23/2014It was very loud and the waiter seemed inexperienced. Some of the meals were very good (the calamari app and Burrata with Focaccia app were very good, as was the Cacio e Pepe main dish). The Frutti di Mare was good, but the shrimp had a strong fishy taste. The Branzino Balsamico was not good. It was drenched in an overpowering heavy, creamy balsamic dressing sauce that ruined the fish -- and it arrived cold so we asked to have it warmed up. Then we were charged for it twice, which was corrected without apology. Desserts were good, not excellent. When a dish arrived at the table, the runner handed it to the wrong person EACH time(became kind of amusing. If you don't know, why not ask who ordered that dish? But should know). Not coming back.
- Great find!GastronautDCVIPDined on 8/22/2014I wish LIA's was in my "hood." Perfect for lunch with a diverse menu which works well. The fried oysters were delicious as was my tomato panzanella salad. Desserts are made in house and were not a second thought. Well-worth the calories! There was a minor glitch with my order and it was handled quickly, with no fuss.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Food and ServiceDeeBeeDined on 8/20/2014The Brie appetizer was especially good but so filling that I couldn't eat much of my entree. The portions are very large. I would split the brie which is enough for two another time.Special Features:
- not a good dayOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/20/2014I've been to Lia's a couple of times so thought it would be a nice venue to take a colleague for a goodbye lunch. We had about 1 1/2 hour window but ended up taking a full 2 hours because the service was really bad that day. We waited almost 25 minutes to get bread and water and another 30 minutes before the appetizer. I ordered a lamb burger (medium-well) but arrived was medium-rare. I would have returned it but since the clock was ticking, I just ate it. The only reason I would return to Lia's is because I have been here before and it was decent. Also, our waitress was a little borderline rude--didn't quite know what to make of it. All-in-all, if I was handing out grades, I would give them a "D" this go round.Special Features:
- ConsistencyBexleyVIPDined on 8/19/2014Another nice experience at Lia's. Birthday dinner for a friend. The staff took note and mentioned it to my dining companion. Very thoughtful. Carlito (sp?) was very attentive (but not overly so) waiter. Food very nice. The grilled salmon was delicious.Special Features:
- Second time in two weeksRikasmomVIPDined on 8/18/2014After rediscovering Lia's we returned to enjoy their half price wine Monday. Service not quite as fun as last time. Food was excellent. Second time ordering pizza and it was really good. Arugula salad with watermelon was super. Have never thought to put them together. The sweet and tangy was excellent. We ordered the only Amarone on the menu and it was outstanding. A bargain at half price. We will go back.Special Features:
- Great service!NoPoMoCoDined on 8/17/2014Our group of 5 went on a quiet Sunday evening on the last night of Restaurant week. Everything was delicious and the menu catered to a variety of tastes. The white pizza and the blueberry mojitos were standouts! Salads were large and fresh. Our service was terrific - server was extremely patient in explaining restaurant week menu to our group.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Medium Welljrd1Dined on 8/16/2014We came for dinner on a night when the weather was really nice for sitting outside. My wife and I are currently eating a "Paleo" diet (aka Whole30) and the server was happy to answer all of our questions about how things were prepared. (no butter, no sugar, things like that). I had the Hanger Steak from the Simple & Healthy menu and a side of spinach. My steak was undercooked and was more Rare than Medium and the outside was a little too crisp. I did not send it back or even tell the server. My wife had the salmon and said it was very good. -The patio is way too dark once the sun goes down. I recommend Lia's for Happy Hour and for anyone who's NOT on a limited diet.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Couldn't have been better!OutofStateFoodieDined on 8/16/2014We had an outstanding meal, with impeccable service. Everyone cleaned their plates and enjoyed the breeze from the large, open windows.Special Features:
- Two Superb Nights In A RowKateDined on 8/15/2014Can't remember ever being willing,except when staying in a hotel on business,to go back to same restaurant two nights in a row.We did that at Lia's -so delicious. Opening course (night 1)was a mixed green salad w/perfect little surprises--surprises we would never have thought to combine but together were simply marvelous-mint, dill, much, much more-lightly dressed in vinaigrette the envy of Paris.Then on to an enormous heap of mussels in this delicate,incredibly flavorful tomato sauce.(Sauce so good took what remained home to try to determine every ingredient and replicate.) A tiramisu-intense chocolate shell dusted w/a fine quality dark cocoa finally did us in. Night two-again simply superb-OMG mushroom ravioli... (review character limit.)Special Features:
- ColdBexleyVIPDined on 8/14/2014The room the hostess took us to was very cold but got a bit better after we asked about it. The waitress charged us the full price for the items we ordered even though we had ordered the Restaurant Week menu. So watch this. Of course she corrected it after we brought it to her attention. Otherwise ok experience. Lia's is always pleasant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First visit went well.BuckerVIPDined on 8/14/2014Initially took a while to get waited on but they seemed to be busier than usual. Other than that, service was fine. Food was excellent and portions were more than generous. Dessert was really outstanding. Definitely worth another visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SAR1Dined on 8/13/2014Service is so good at Lia's. Staff pay attention to small things, and I never feel rushed there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Reliable but outrageous wine markupGuidoVIPDined on 8/11/2014Lia's remain very reliable in general: friendly service, a good menu, and mostly very good food, sometimes excellent (radicchio and pear salad) but sometimes quite sub-par (shriveled muscles in a decent marinaria sauce that couldn't save the pathetically dry ghosts). But, and it's a very big but, Chef Geoff should be ashamed, in a modest restaurant, to mark up the wines four fold plus. Clients should boycott the wine list and drink beer or water until Geoff stops his gauging practice.
- Great date night!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/11/2014It was the first night of Restaurant Week, so the place was packed! Nevertheless, the service was great and the food was delicious! They let you order from the entire menu, which was nice, because some restaurants only let you order a few items from their menu during Restaurant Week.Special Features:
- DisappointeddoonalucVIPDined on 8/11/2014We have been before and were looking forward to coming back. This trip was pretty mediocre. Dessert was average at best; risotto did not use arborio; appetizers ok. Waiter tried a little too hard to be affable
- An Outstanding Memorable MealJdinerDined on 8/11/2014My friend and I dined outside during Restaurant Week and were thrilled to see the long list of tempting three-course lunch choices. The warm brie was memorable - both presentation and taste. The food was seasoned to perfection and offered a variety of taste treats. The warm bread which accompanied our food was baked with black olives in it - yum! The wait staff was attentive and very helpful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Slow Sevice.roseyDined on 8/10/2014The service was very very slow, but the food was wonderful, once it arrived. We were surprised by the bad service, since we had been to Chef Geoff's other restaurants and have never had a problem.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- can use some workNotafanChefGeoffDined on 8/10/2014I came for a birthday lunch for my friend. We were in a room by ourselves which was fine as the other room was extremely noisy. My friend's glass of champagne was spilled all over her and her purse by the waiter. Even though it was an accident I would have expected a complimentary glass of wine. My eggs were very runny and I could not eat them, Eggs Henry not very good, ham was hard. What can I say not worth the trip.Special Features:
- Great Italian food!LizzieDined on 8/8/2014You will not be disappointed. This place has really great Italian food. Ate at LIAs about four years ago remembering it was really good but could not remember the name. Finally found it and LIAs did not disappoint! generous portions and great food! Our server was very attentive. A must if you are in Bethesda.Special Features:
- Usually one of the best, but...RandCDined on 8/8/2014Lia's is one of our favorites, where we want to go when want to know we will get excellent food, professional service and great ambiance. However, last weekend Lia's let us down on two counts. After we had been seated outside it became obvious that we had no server assigned to our table. After waiting for about 20 minutes we flagged someone down. They were apologetic and went off to find our server, then after an obvious argument with another server finally this person came back and took care of us in good form. The calamari appetizer, while creatively prepared and presented, was bland to my palate at least. Lia's is typically great, however the menu can be lacking at times and they seem to lack strong overall operational management.Special Features:
- Glad we went backRikasmomVIPDined on 8/5/2014Have not been to Lia's in a number of years. Not sure why. We really enjoyed our recent dinner there. Started with our wonderful waitress and service. Food was excellent especially Truffle Tremor described as "velvety soft ripened goat's milk with truffle". Pizza was great. Looking forward to going back on a Monday night to enjoy the half price wine offer.Special Features:
- birthday dinnerbirthdaydinnerDined on 8/2/2014I took a friend to Lia's for her birthday. They called in the morning and asked the birthday girl's name. When we arrived there was a happy birthday message on the chalk board. For desert, I selected cannoli and it arrived with a lit candle. nice touch. She was also given a little box with 2 chocolates. I think they went out of their way to make her birthday festive.Special Features:
- Lia's In Good FormAlphonseDined on 8/2/2014Our dinner on Saturday evening was very good-to-excellent. The quality of the food drew few complaints, other than bland/steamed rapini and panzanella that was served without bread in it. The wine choice - Gave/Cortese white was excellent and a good restaurant value. The House poor chianti was very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pricey but delightfulDCDinerDined on 7/30/2014Our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive, and pleasant. We dined outdoors on a very nice day and enjoyed the "privacy" afforded by the location set back from the street, and the nearby waterfall fixture. Meals, dessert, and house-made sodas were delicious - our only issue is the price! This seems more like a "special occasion" or "impress a client" locale, not a regular lunch spot. I don't think they offer any lunch specials. But great for a once-in-a-while treat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GeorgeDined on 7/29/2014Best service we've EVER had. Food was prepared very well & tastySpecial Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/26/2014Great neighborhood restaurant. Love walking there and eating outside.Special Features:
- Incredible FoodScottelDined on 7/24/2014After asking the waitress for best entree options, I took her suggestion and had the pasta and meatballs - the pasta was freshly made - perfect density, texture and taste! And the meatballs were by far the best I have ever had. I highly recommend you have this food experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great brunchAnnFDined on 7/20/2014Superb shrimp and grits. A bit quiet on a Sunday afternoon, but that was pleasant!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Neighborhood favorite...MgPjVIPDined on 7/18/2014As always Lia's was consistent, great service, and delicious food when I brought two friends. I can always depend on this wonderful restaurant to provide a consistent dependable service . I always feel comfortable bringing friends...than's Lia's and your staff!Special Features:
- Always so accomodatingSusanVIPDined on 7/16/2014I called Lia's ahead of my reservation to ask that I be seated in a quiet location, as I was dining with an elderly friend whose hearing reflected his age. The staff was extremely accomodating, saving what is certainly the quietest table in the restaurant. That enabled us to have a wonderful evening, able to converse easily and enjoy the great food and service I always expect at Lia's. Bravo again!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Should be betterJillnancyVIPDined on 7/14/20146of us went for a friends birthday. Although the place was almost empty the service was bad. The waitress couldn't remember who ordered what and there seemed to be 5 different servers at one point. Why so much confusion at a restaurant that has had years to get it right? I only checked scenic view because the review couldn't be submitted without something being checked.Special Features:
- A gemOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 7/12/2014We enjoyed a very fine meal for our first venture to Lia's and would wholeheartedly recommend it. Great location with parking available and near metro. Service was excellent and the pasta dishes we ordered were done to perfection.Special Features:
- Nice DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/11/2014Had been traveling for work and wanted to go out for a decent dinner with my wife away from the kids. We walked over and had a very nice meal together. Service was so-so however. Waitress forgot to bring my beer and was a bit ingratiating. We'll go back. That is an atypical experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AwesomeOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 7/7/2014This was our first visit to Lias for dinner. We had sampled the bar menu before and decided to try it for my birthday dinner. It did NOT disappoint. We had a fantastic meal and great service from Carlito. We were there on 1/2 price bottles of wine night which was was perfect. Overall I would return in a heartbeat!Special Features:
- Once is not enough!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/6/2014I visited this restaurant last year for a quick lunch at the bar. First impressions are forever...I invited my husband for a date night and we have returned multiple times with and without friends. Lia's is "top shelf"....Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lia'sBanashreeVIPDined on 7/4/2014This was our first visit to Lia's although we had been at Chef Geoff's Rockville location many times. The decor at Lia's is frugal. We ordered lamb burger and Bronzino. For appetizer we ordered picked mushroom and marinated artichokes. To top off our dining experience we shared icecream trio -- pistachio, smokes cherry and white chocolate. All in all, we were happy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Neighborhood GemKateDined on 7/4/2014OT, The pasta with artichokes was superb. While eating it, my guest was trying to decide when we could come back so she could have it again and I could try it! The cobb salad was okay but served more like a regular green tossed salad, not chopped in small pieces so you could get all the ingredients' taste at once. The grill chicken I added was tasty and ample.The cocktails were excellent, particularly the gin and tonic which came with the perfect mix of the requested Tanqueray Gin and tonic. We ate outside and the service was excellent and our server highly personable and prompt without being intrusive. Kathleen KesterSpecial Features:


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Three men impersonating police burst into a Miramar home early Thursday, beat up the homeowner and made off with cash, jewelry and electronics.
The incident began about 1:15 a.m. when a woman knocked on the door of the home on the 2000 block of Southwest 117th Avenue in the gated community of Villages of Renaissance.
Rick Estrada, 51, had just finished watching the Miami Heat victory over the Indianapolis Pacers when he told police a woman knocked on the door and asked him to verify the address, then she turned and left.
Soon after, there was another knock on the door at the home, said Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues.
This time, three men wearing bulletproof vests emblazoned with the word "police" and carrying swat badges and guns, were at the door. They were shouting that they had a search warrant. They burst into the house, followed by the woman.
They punched Estrada in the face several times, leaving him with purple bruises over his face and arms, and needing several stitches. They even put a gun to his elderly father's head, he said.
"[My father] had no clue what they were looking for," Estrada said.
As the four ransacked the house, Estrada was able to escape through the back door.
The intruders took about $20,000 worth of jewelry and cash from a safe in the home. They also took a plasma TV, several watches and other items.
Police are investigating the robbery.
"He's shaken up, but my dad's strong," Richard Estrada said. "He's just happy to live another day."


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I know it's a dark time for us right now -- the morning after a nationally televised drubbing. So this is a humorous attempt to bring some levity to the situation. No disrespect to Cam, Auburn, or their fans. This is strictly lampooning the broadcasters.
While it might have proved to have been an unenjoyable experience to watch the Cocks in Atlanta, at least those of you who attended didn't have to suffer through Verne and Gary as I did yesterday. I agree with GamecockMan--I usually kind of like Gary Danielson. But I think he might have joined Verne for a few highballs before this one. Both were off their game. Verne, as usual, littered his play by play with erroneous calls and general senility. Gary had a mouth full of marbles a few times, seemed a bit sluggish, and pretty much took every spare second to talk about Newton, whether he was on or off the field.
I'm not so naive as to think that announcers are going to watch a controversial Heisman shoo-in leading his undefeated team to the SEC Championship, and then afford equal time to their flatlining opponent. But even with that in mind, Verne, Gary, and the entire CBS production crew were putty in Cam's hands.
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Verne: Welcome to CBS' coverage of the 2010 SEC Championship game featuring the Auburn Tigers! We're here in Atlanta, Georgia, and we're ready for football! Gary, our keys to the game.
Gary: Well Verne, it's all about Cam Newton. #2, 6'6" Cam Newton. Speculation about player benefits is swirling, but the young man is playing his game, not worried about anything off the field. Cam Newton. Also, Nick Fairley, the playmaking lineman. And Cam Newton.
Verne: Hoooo yah. Cam Newton, the 6'6" phenom well on his way to claiming the Newton Award. I mean the Heisman Award.
Gary: You know, Verne, there are several subplots at play here. For instance, Cam Newton and his off-the-field issues swirling, Gus Malzahn and whether or not he'll be around next year, swirling off-the-field issues regarding Cam Newton, Nick Fairley, Cam Newton issues all a'swirl, Guz Malzahn, and Cam "Swirlin' Issues" Newton. Just a few factors to keep in mind.
Verne: With that, we're set for kick-off!
(USC runs a play)
Verne: 4 yard gain by not-Auburn.
Gary: When you look at the replay here, the player I want to key in on is Cam Newton. You see him on the sideline there, drinking Gatorade and adjusting his jock. What can't you say about that guy? He's dynamic, plain and simple. Obviously he's able to focus despite off-the-field issues SWIRLING.
Verne: Newton takes the snap. Draw play, up the middle, for a minimal gain.
Gary: Actually Verne, that was a 75 yard touchdown strike.
Verne: D'oop, so it was! HUH-HAW!
(Cam Newton gains three yards on a keeper)
Verne: WOW. GUESS WHO? WOW.
Gary: Verne, I've been saying it all game, it's plays like that. You know, it's a ho-hum play if anyone else had the ball, we'd make little ado about it, but that just doesn't apply for Mr. Newton. And how about NICK FAIRLEY.
Verne: CAM NEWTON
Gary: CAM NEWTON
Verne: CAM NEWTON
Gary: SWIRLING ISSUES.
Verne: HUH-HAW!
Gary: I'm just gonna come out and say it, Verne. I am physically aroused by Cam Newton.
Verne: Oooooh yah.
Gary: Look, he's got it all. Flawless skin, high-set cheekbones, immaculate teeth. I am at, this moment, questioning my heterosexuality on national television, and that's what a guy like Cam Newton will do to you.
Verne: HUH-HAW!
Gary: You know Verne, it just struck me that Swirling Issues would have been an excellent name for a Dickens character.
Verne: Indeed it would Gary. You might say Auburn fans had Great Expectations for these Tigers! (audible high-five)
Verne: And now as the game is well in hand, we see the second string out on the field. Let's cut to an extended shot of Cam Newton on the sideline between every play. Or hell, just keep the shot on him at all times! Who gives a damn about the game at this point! Oh look, Cam just leaped up into the student section and solved a Rubiks Cube while playing knee-cymbals and giving a beaming Bo Jackson a piggy-back ride! WHAT CAN'T HE DO! ADD IT TO THE LIST!
Gary: Nothing, Verne. The answer...is simply nothing.
Verne: Well that's it, Auburn wins big!
Gary: Next stop: Arizona, to take on the Oregon Ducks, who tonight took care of the non-Oregon Ducks in sound fashion.


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Tony Stewart was tired of Brian Vickers blocking him on lap 38 of Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway.
So he wrecked him. On purpose.
"I dumped him for blocking and he got me back later on," Stewart said afterward. "If they block, they are going to get dumped. It is real simple. I mean, I don't blame him for dumping us back. But I don't race guys that way – I never have. If guys want to block then they are going to wrecked every time.
"Until NASCAR makes a rule against it, I am going to dump them every time for it."
So what did Vickers do? On lap 87, he wrecked Stewart right back.
"He made his bed at that moment," Vickers said, "and he had to sleep in it."
Stewart had no regrets said he'd do it again to anyone who blocks him. The driver/owner said it was nothing personal against Vickers, but just a response to the blocking.
"I don't care if it was (Stewart-Haas driver) Ryan Newman," Stewart said, "I would have dumped him, too."
But Vickers said when Stewart watches the replay, he'll realize Vickers had slowed to avoid the No. 18 car of Kyle Busch, who had just come back on track after being forced off by Juan Pablo Montoya.
"It's pretty early in the race to worry about blocking someone, or wrecking someone," Vickers said. "I think when he sees the replay and he realizes why I went low – if he looks at it out of my front windshield – he'll realize it had nothing to do with him. It had to do with the 18 almost wrecking me, and a couple of other guys running slow up top."
Just two days before the race, Stewart complained that the current group of NASCAR drivers don't respect one another enough on the track.
And after the Vickers incident, Stewart didn't back down despite being the driver who initiated the Sunday skirmish.
"I don't know if its lack of respect or guys just pushing the envelope and not working with each other," Stewart said. "There wasn't any reason at the point of the race where he started blocking in the first place. It didn't make sense to do it, and I'm not going to tolerate it.
"I don't race guys that way and I'm not going to let anybody race me that way. So if they block, they get dumped. Plain and simple."
Vickers said as far as he was concerned, they were "all square" and didn't expect NASCAR to get involved.
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Rosanne and William Bull, who have lived in their Marston Court home on Barrack Hill for 34 years, became concerned when stones hit their window on Wednesday last week.
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on Jan 31, 2007 at 8:40 am
I wasn't able to attend the meeting, but caught two snatches on TV, mainly when several board members were speaking, and my sense was that this subject was excessively dragged out, with some indecisiveness, finally I really had to go to bed and I still hadn't heard the vote. I missed the period when community members spoke, can anyone please comment on that?
on Jan 31, 2007 at 9:14 am
It DID go on and on. There were something like 30+ proponents saying why it should be implemented and a few opponents said they had already explained why they opposed doing it NOW, one said he still wants the donor information which has not been forthcoming. Barb changed her mind because she felt it was cost neutral (the staff all said they would not spend much time getting it started -- apparently that would be Susan Charles' job, from what I understood them to say), would not affect neighborhood schools because it could be placed at Ohlone and that Susan Charles LOVED the idea of having it there (that was not my reading of Ms. Charles' circumspect responses, by which I definitely got the impression that she was going to make the best of having it there and insist on its being an Ohlone style program, but not that she had wanted it there in the first place -- but maybe I misread her), and all her concerns had gone away so she was voting it in because waiting a year was not necessary. Gail articulated briefly her numerous concerns with the project, and Mandy sustained a prolonged peppering of wuestions and pressure. What it seemed to come down to was that the three no voters thought we should implement an immersion program as part of an overall language strategy program and not have languages "jump the line" after the district spent all this time and money and got all this community input on community priorities, in which languages came in dead last. The big argument seemed to be that implementing it would help a few and not hurt anyone so it should be put in place immediately, and anyone who opposed it had sour grapes about everyone not getting languages.
Gail brought up the fact that 1000 people had signed an opposition petition and that she thought the recommendations did not present a balanced view of the opponents' concerns. Camille rebutted that many people had signed because they had a concern about neighborhood schools and that had been resolved by putting it at Ohlone.
After forever, the vote was against, 3-2.
on Jan 31, 2007 at 9:58 am
I feel that Natasha gave a very fair account of the proceedings.
I felt that since most of the Board members had made up their minds before the meeting (although Mandy said that she made up her mind during the meeting), it was much too long and drawn out in the discussion. Most of the questions asked of the administrators should have been asked before the meeting and most of the discussion between Board Members should have been done beforehand. There was nothing new coming out of the community forum, with perhaps the update on the numbers in the opposition petition.
This meeting did go on much too long. I feel that if this is the way that this Board is going to operate under the leadership of Camille
then we are going to be in for a lot of very long meetings in the future.
Next week there will be a similarly long meeting about increasing enrollment, and I truly hope that it can be kept more businesslike with less waffle.
Since we are in an election year for school board, I would like to see some of the people who have put in so much work on both sides of the MI issue considering themselves as candidates. These people who so faithfully worked hard to get their points of view across, should be the type of people we would like to have as Board Members in the future. I respect their dedication and fervour and feel that they could and should be heard further, but in the forum of candidates for Board.


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Get the curves you love in our best-selling corset. Now in a luxe collection of colors at a very dreamy price. Features include:
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- — A few things have come easy for Justin Bieber: He became a superstar from a chance discovery via YouTube, he has a cool girlfriend in Selena Gomez and Forbes estimates his worth to be $53 million. This however, doesn't all add up to an easy home buying process for the 18-year-old.
The latest news to come out of the the Biebs' real estate hunt is that the sprawling Calabasas house he has his eye on has been appraised for significantly less — $6 million less — than the asking price, reports TMZ.
This is bad news for any buyer, Bieber included, because a home appraisal that doesn't come near the fair market value can significantly slow down a purchase.
In May 2009, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) was adopted to reduce the possibility of inflated property appraisals, the kind of thing that was a little too common during the real estate boom.
The goal of the HVCC is to get a independent, unbiased appraisal of the property, which in theory is good, but it forces banks to choose an appraiser through a third-party "Appraisal Management Company" or AMC, rather than their local, preferred appraiser.
Sometimes these third-party appraisers come up with a value that appears to be significantly off market value because they may not be familiar with the area or use appropriate comps. However, due to the HVCC, the lenders must go along with the AMC's appraisal, making it harder to buyers to sell or homeowners to refinance.
So what can Beiber, or more likely Bieber's team, do about it?
They have a few options:
- switch to a new lender and thus get a new appraisal
- reduce the purchase price
- depending on the deal, the buyer brings more money to close
A low appraisal doesn't mean the end of the line for Bieber's dream home but it does mean a little more work on both the buyer and seller's end.