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Junior Dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez
Tim Burke: This bout is going to go deeper than the first fight obviously, but I'm not sure that Cain can keep JDS on the floor for the time necessary to take a decision. There's going to be just too much time on the feet, and eventually JDS is going to find his rhythm and start to tag him. Cain is a lot more resilient than the first bout showed though, so I think this should go the distance in a damn good, high-paced fight. Junior dos Santos by decision.
Anton Tabuena: I don't think Cain an hold JDS down for long stretches during their 25 minute bout, and I do think that Dos Santos will win the stand up battle. The only thing that makes me unsure of my pick is Dos Santos' cardio if Cain is able to push a crazy pace and throw of his rhythm 5 rounds. That's not enough to make me change my prediction though, so for me it's still Junior Dos Santos by TKO.
Mookie Alexander: Cain's best chance at a victory is getting the takedowns, holding JDS down and maintaining top position as he rains down his hard ground-and-pound. But JDS is so difficult to hold and even if he is held there, I just have a feeling he'll be competent fighting off of his back and avoiding Cain's fists and elbows. On the feet, JDS definitely is far more likely to hurt Velasquez than the other way around. As great a wrestler as Cain is, I'm in the camp of JDS being a potentially dominant champion (something unheard of in UFC HW history) and he'll continue his reign by stuffing Cain's takedowns, knocking him out again with a good combo on the feet, and lastly unleashing hammerfists and whatever else it takes to get Herb Dean to stop the fight. Junior dos Santos by KO, round 2.
Fraser Coffeen: I'm having a tough time seeing how, ultimately, this doesn't end up being similar to the first fight. I like Cain, but he still has a questionable chin, and JDS still hits really, really hard. I think it will take a bit more time this fight, but still, I see Cigano getting his hands on Cain to the same result. The only thing that makes me nervous is a vague Arlovski/Sylvia 2 vibe I'm getting, but I'm not sold on that. Junior dos Santos by KO round 2
T.P. Grant: I am also feeling the Arlovski/Sylvia 2 vibe and I am embracing it. Both fighters are too good for this to end in 90 seconds again. I'm expecting the back-and-forth battle that we were promised at UFC on Fox 1. Velasquez needs to really take advantage of his cardio and stay on the attack, trap JDS against the cage and clinch him up. From there take JDS down to wear him down and slow the champion down. The path to victory for dos Santos is pretty clear, hit Cain again, hard. I think Cain pushes the pace and survives the first few rounds by clinching and working for takedowns, and by the late rounds JDS has slowed down too much to land a real damaging shot. Cain Velasquez by Decision.
Dallas Winston: Though Cain presents a formidable challenge to any heavyweight and their first match doesn't entirely influence my decision, I can't get over the fact that JDS has never even really been challenged in the UFC. There has been nary a moment when I felt he was anything but in total control and either amidst a hail of boxing punishment or on the verge of unloading it. This should hinge entirely on Cain's ability to shrink the gap while blending his takedowns and striking, and I don't think he can do it definitively enough to finish or consistently enough to win more rounds on the cards. Junior dos Santos by TKO.
Chris Hall: This one is going to be all JDS again. Cain is a fantastic Heavyweight and will remain at the top of the division for a long time, but Junior is absolutely the worst stylistic matchup for him. Cain's relentless, but the gaping holes in his striking defense and less than granite chin are going to leave him open to Dos Santos' boxing prowess. The argument for Cain is that this time he'll be able to use his wrestling, get JDS down, and break him up with his brutal ground and pound. The only problem is we've literally never seen anyone come close to doing this to JDS. In 9 UFC fights, no one has been able to hold him down for a significant amount of time. Cain may be able to get a takedown, but I don't see any way he'll be able to hold him there before getting cracked. JDS by TKO
Staff picking JDS: Fraser, Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Chris, Anton
Staff picking Velasquez: Grant
Tim Burke: Miller brother all the way. I love watching Lauzon fight, but this is not a good matchup for him at all. The grind will be turned way up and Lauzon won't be able to deal. Jim Miller by decision.
Anton Tabuena: I think Lauzon has better boxing and I think he can survive on the ground to make it a close and exciting bout. No one wanted to pick him, but I will. Joe Lauzon by TKO.
Mookie Alexander: Two problems with Lauzon - He has not shown any consistent cardio, although his last fight with Varner saw him pull out a 3rd round stoppage. Second problem - When he loses he gets finished. It's actually what makes Lauzon fights so fun, because when he can't get the finish he probably will be stopped, but when he does get the finish he does it in incredibly awesome fashion. I actually believe this will be a more competitive fight than people think, but Miller will earn the 2nd round victory. Jim Miller by submission, round 2.
Fraser Coffeen: Lauzon is at his best when he can blitz you and sub you early. Miller is too good for that, and I don't see Lauzon being able to get that submission. I like Miller to grind him down here and reassert himself in the division. Jim Miller by decision
T.P. Grant: Totally agree with Fraser here, Miller is too good to get blitzed on the ground. Lauzon is very aggressive on the ground but he takes a lot of risks, while Miller has more of that classic patient BJJ black belt approach, staying defensively sound and waiting for an opening instead of trying to force one. That approach yielded a surprisingly easy victory over Charles Oliveira and I suspect it will work in a similar fashion against Lauzon. Jim Miller by Submission, Round 1.
Dallas Winston: Solid perspectives from Mookie and Fraser. While I'd add Lauzon's height/length and scary punching power as danger-zones, Miller's patience, intelligence and diversity should carry him through Lauzon's early onslaught and allow him to start picking away with strikes to set up a takedown, where I think he can ride out rounds or finish. Jim Miller by decision.
Chris Hall: I'm a big Lauzon fan, but he's outmatched in this one. Miller is talented enough on the feet that he shouldn't get caught there. And more than savvy enough on the ground not to get caught by Joe's crafty submission game. Miller by decision
Staff picking Lauzon: Anton
Staff picking Miller: Fraser, Grant, Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Chris
Constantinos Philippou vs. Tim Boetsch
Tim Burke: This is tough. I really don't think Boetsch has much to fear in the clinch here though, and he can tire Costa out by putting his weight on him. Costa needs space to box, and he's just not going to get it. Tim Boetsch by decision
Anton Tabuena: Boetsch will grind this one out. Tim Boetsch by late TKO.
Mookie Alexander: As much as Costa has improved in his last several fights, his best win is still Riki Fukuda. I'm sold on him as a top 10 middleweight (although I think Anderson Silva would beat the brakes off of him) and he'll be too much for Costa to handle, particularly on the ground. Tim Boetsch by decision.
Fraser Coffeen: I like both of these guys, and tend to think people underrate Costa. He'll have the advantage at distance, but Boetsch should have more power and be able to get inside and rough him up more, which to me, will be the difference maker. Tim Boetsch by decision
T.P. Grant: Rock-em-sock-em Middleweights! I'll take Boetsch because he can avoid the knock out shot, can do work in the clinch and has proven himself against upper-level competition. Tim Boetsch by decision.
Dallas Winston: The major concern with Philippou's boxing is that it leaves him without a distance weapon. Relying strictly on his hands forces him to assume the phone-booth range that Boetsch thrives in, and the looming threat of takedowns should throw a wrench into his striking. I do, however, expect Boetsch to chew on his fair share of left hooks and right hands, and Costa could expose his rudimentary striking tendencies. Update: I'd taken Boetsch but, after rewatching Philippou's economical strategy against Fukuda, and considering that no one has picked him yet, I'll change it up. Costa Philippou by decision.
Chris Hall: Tim Boetsch's run in 2012 is probably one of the most incredible in MMA this year. He was essentially set up to lose 3 consecutive times and came out on top in 2 of them already. I think he dodged a big bullet when Weidman pulled out and Costa is just the kind of guy he can beat. Tim Boetsch by decision.
Staff picking Philippou: Dallas
Staff picking Boetsch: Fraser, Grant, Tim, Mookie, Chris, Anton
Tim Burke: I've made no secret of the fact that I think Alan Belcher is overrated and doesn't belong in title talk. He's going to get bullied by Okami on the clinch and he's not going to be given any room to set up his striking. It's just not a good fight for him. Yushin Okami by decision.
Mookie Alexander: Like Tim, I also think Belcher is overrated, and thinking this over, I see Okami "imposing his will" on Belcher and also really using his jab effectively to keep Belcher at bay. I'm not too psyched about this fight being a crowd-pleaser, so watch this become an amazing war. Yushin Okami by decision.
Fraser Coffeen: I'm probably still underrating Belcher, but I just don't see him being able to stop Okami's wrestling, either on the mat or from the clinch. Yushin Okami by decision
T.P. Grant: I think Belcher is well and firmly back on the horse since his injury. He is entering his prime as a fighter and still expanding his skill set. I think he beats Okami and moves back towards title contention. Alan Belcher by TKO, Round 3
Dallas Winston: I was initially leaning toward Belcher for his pure toughness, but I don't that's enough to overcome what is (still) inevitably a poor match-up. Okami has a few bad habits to watch out for: he retreats in a straight line when pressured (which is how Boetsch caught him), his head position is a little sketchy when dropping levels, and he suffers from strange moments of hesitation with his guard down after he's cornered his opponent. Okami also has to be wary of Belcher's kicks when he's keeping busy with his long jab and straight left, but I think he'll be more competitive on the feet than Belcher will be in the clinch and on the ground. Yushin Okami by decision.
Chris Hall: Tim's 100% right that Belcher should be no where near the title discussion. People that threw him in there failed to realize he's never beaten a top 10 fighter. But, he's on a good run against solid competition. He looked great in his win over Palhares and it's time for him to get his chance at the top of the division. Okami's a great test for him here, and I think he can rise to the challenge. Belcher by TKO
Staff picking Belcher: Grant, Chris
Staff picking Okami: Fraser, Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Anton
Tim Burke: Losses to Kendall Grove and Jacare Souza have definitely taken the shine off of one of Strikeforce's top MW prospects. If he takes Leben down and keeps him there, he can win. But he's gonna get KO'd before that happens consistently. Chris Leben by TKO, round 2
Anton Tabuena: I know he's been out for a year, but have you seen Leben recently? The dude looks like he's in the best shape of his career. Not that it would've changed my pick though, as I would've still picked the normal not-so-ripped Leben over Brunson. Chris Leben by KO.
Mookie Alexander: Unless Leben is completely shot, Brunson isn't going to do anything in this fight other than take a nap. Chris Leben by KO, round 1
Fraser Coffeen: I hate picking someone coming off a year plus layoff, but when you get KO'd by Jacare of all people, Leben is a real bad fight for you. Chris Leben by KO, round 1
T.P. Grant: Leben is really shopworn, but he is still more than a match for Brunson. Chris Leben by KO, Round 1.
Dallas Winston: In what seems like a squash match, the two aspects that could pay dividends for Brunson are his D2 All-American wrestling credentials and the fact that he's facing one of the most predictable fighters ever with master strategist Greg Jackson in his corner. Tight-laced counters from a compact stance and enforcing his wrestling without committing to prolonged exchanges in Leben's guard could foster the upset. Leben is probably more dangerous from his guard than he is on the feet, as he's much more technical and defensively sound. He has busy hips and an excellent armbar and triangle, leaving Brunson with only the element of control in his favor. Chris Leben by TKO.
Chris Hall: WAR CRIPPLER! Leben by KO
Staff picking Leben: Fraser, Grant, Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Chris, Anton
Staff picking Brunson:
Brad Pickett vs. Eddie Wineland
Tim Burke: I love this fight, and it's really tough to pick either way. But I think Wineland can stop the shot and beat him up on the feet enough to take a decision. I wouldn't be surprised by anything though. Eddie Wineland by decision.
Anton Tabuena: Looks like I'm alone on this one again. I think Pickett can win both on the feet and on the ground, and to be honest, I'm surprised people all ended up picking Wineland over him. Brad Pickett by TKO.
T.P. Grant: Gone back and forth on this one. I think Wineland's wrestling is strong enough to keep Pickett from getting him down and from there Wineland can use his boxing. While Wineland has been working on his jiu jitsu with New Breed in Chicago, Pickett is a crafty submission grappler and being on the ground with him is a risky proposition. This should be a flat out awesome fight. Eddie Wineland by Decision.
Mookie Alexander: This is going to win FOTN. Wineland has the more powerful hands and great body punching, but Pickett has shown a good ground game, which he used to beat Demetrious Johnson in the WEC, in addition to good striking. Both men can take a hell of a shot, and I really see this as a back-and-forth battle that will see one judge in disagreement with the other two. Eddie Wineland by split decision.
Staff picking Pickett: Anton
Staff picking Wineland: Fraser, Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Chris, Grant
Erik Perez vs. Byron Bloodworth
Tim Burke: Perez looks like a decent prospect and he should be able to take this fight over a marginal guy. Erik Perez by submission, round 2
T.P. Grant: Bloodworth because... why not? Byron Bloodworth by Decision.
Staff picking Perez: Fraser, Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Chris, Anton
Staff picking Bloodworth: Grant
Michael Johnson vs. Myles Jury
Tim Burke: I'm not as big a fan of Johnson as most (although knocking out Danny Castillo is always cool in my book). I think Jury has a legit shot here, and I'm gonna pick the upset. Myles Jury by submission, round 2.
T.P. Grant: Johnson is developing into a pretty solid fighter and I think he continues to develop with a good win. Michael Johnson by TKO, Round 2.
Dallas Winston: I have to chime in on the perplexing match-making here. Jury, still a highly intriguing prospect with utterly volatile offense, was a favorite to win both seasons of TUF, coming in undefeated with 10-straight stoppages in the 1st round. I think this will be highly competitive but fail to understand the benefit of giving Johnson a step down after rattling a top contender in Castillo and throwing Jury in the deep end right off the bat. Michael Johnson by hard-fought decision.
Chris Hall: Michael Johnson had mostly fallen off my radar after his stint on TUF, but he definitely jumped right back with the Castillo KO. He's been looking great lately and I think he'll continue that here. Johnson by Decision
Staff picking Johnson: Fraser, Grant, Mookie, Dallas, Anton
Staff picking Jury: Tim
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner
Tim Burke: I'll just copy/paste my analysis from two weeks ago - "This fight is going to be fun, but I think it's Melvin's all the way. Varner has solid boxing and wrestling, but so does Guillard. This isn't like the Lauzon fight where both men were looking to scramble. Guillard does get taken down more than people seem to realize, but his real gift is that he's able to get right back up. Normally I'd take Guillard by TKO, but Varner's always had a really good chin and I think it'll go the distance in a fight of the night candidate." Melvin Guillard by decision.
Mookie Alexander: The submission issue isn't nearly as much of a problem for Guillard as it is the way he handles being hit. It's actually part of the reason why he was submitted easily by Joe Stevenson and Joe Lauzon. Varner hits hard and has a better chin. Guillard can probably crack any chin, but I see Varner catching him with a hard shot before finishing him with a choke. Jamie Varner by submission, round 2.
Fraser Coffeen: Same thing I said last time - Guillard loses to submission fighters, but that's not Varner. Melvin Guillard by KO, round 2
T.P. Grant: I think Varner could make this a really interesting fight. Guillard is in a bit of a funk and his struggles with grappling are well documented. Varner is not weak chinned, he has survived in against fire throwers before and I think he gets this fight down on the ground and gets the win. Jamie Varner by Submission, Round 2.
Chris Hall: This fight is going to be pure fireworks. I don't have a dog in this one, so I'm just gonna sit back and enjoy. Having to pick, I'll go with Guillard by KO
Staff picking Guillard: Fraser, Tim, Dallas, Guillard, Anton
Staff picking Varner: Grant, Mookie
Todd Duffee vs. Philip De Fries
Tim Burke: Is Duffee awesome? No. But The Fries is worse, especially standing. He's basically the perfect matchup for Duffee in his comeback fight. Todd Duffee by KO, round 1
Anton Tabuena: TODDDUFFEE! by TKO
Mookie Alexander: Tim has no idea what he is talking about. Todd Duffee is not only awesome but he's a god who should never be questioned. His status as an MMA fighter will reach levels so high that Mike Goldberg will be unable to find the proper adjective to describe how utterly amazing and stupendous he is at fighting. Todd Duffee by global destruction, round 1.
T.P. Grant: The MMA world got way too hyped about Duffee back in 2009, and I'm not sure he will ever reach anywhere near the heights expected of him. That said he may be able to handle Philip De Fries, but I'm going to pick against it. Philip De Fries by Decision.
Chris Hall: Yes the Duffee hype went way overboard, but that doesn't mean he's a scrub either. He looked good before getting cracked by Russow, and awful getting smashed by Reem. But De Fries is the kind of fighter he can beat. Duffee by KO.
Staff picking Duffee: Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Chris, Anton
Staff picking De Fries: Grant, Fraser
Tim Burke: Moraga's destruction of Ulysses Gomez was very impressive, and his well-rounded skills will give him the advantage here. John Moraga by decision.
Mookie Alexander: I was definitely impressed with Moraga's debut against Gomez, and his striking as well as his wrestling will give him the edge over Cariaso in the sole flyweight fight of the night. John Moraga by decision.
Staff picking Cariaso: Fraser, Grant
Staff picking Moraga: Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Chris, Anton
Leonard Garcia vs. Max Holloway
Tim Burke: Garcia certainly got hooped by the change of opponent. He would have destroyed Cody McKenzie. Holloway? Not so much. I actually think this is a pretty good fight overall. Garcia's known as a brawler, but most of his wins have come by sub and he just might be smart enough to take this to the ground against a young opponent. But then again, he could just be looking for a FOTN bonus. Max Holloway by decision
Mookie Alexander: Taking a gander at some of Garcia's submission wins, they've come against a string of cans. Literally nobody he has submitted (he's submitted 9 people) has a Wikipedia page, which generally means they've never been even remotely reputable in MMA. Max doesn't have the power to stop Garcia, but his striking is streets ahead of Leonard's no matter how many times Joe Rogan tries to convince you Leonard's right hand is akin to an atomic bomb. Max Holloway by decision.
Fraser Coffeen: Clearly we're going to stand and bang here, and clearly, Holloway is the superior technical striker. In the past, it's been a bad move to pick Garcia to lose a decision, but that streak seems to have ended lately, so I say Holloway not only wins the fight itself, but also actually wins on the scorecards. Max Holloway by decision
T.P. Grant: I think the original match with Cody McKenzie favored Garcia much more than Holloway. If Garcia is smart about how he fights, he should be able to take Holloway down and submit him, but when was the last time Garcia implemented any sort of game plan? Yeah, that is why I'm picking Holloway. Max Holloway by Decision.
Chris Hall: The only reason to pick Garcia is a complete lack of faith in the judges. While they've given us a lot of reason to doubt them, I'm not going to bet that they mess it up again. Max Holloway by decision.
Staff picking Garcia:
Staff picking Holloway: Fraser, Grant, Tim, Mookie, Dallas, Chris, Anton


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Dirtiest city.
Empty waterfront.
A slugworth of an Internet, certainly not the fastest one in the land.
A downtown to avoid.
No outdoor scene.
No aquarium.
No tourism.
No tech-entrepreneurism.
And now look at things.
"The Chattanooga Way," said Perrin Lance on Monday, at what may turn out to be the most remarkable lunch meeting of the year.
Over boxed Subway sandwiches, Lance and 20 others -- urban farmers, elders, students and nonprofit organization leaders -- talked about the power and history of the Chattanooga Way, and how they hope to steer such transformative energy toward what has become the life-and-death issue in our city.
And its eradication.
"A poverty-free Chattanooga," said Lance.
Wait, wait. I'll say it for you.
Can we really eliminate poverty from Chattanooga?
Is it even possible to create a poverty-free society?
These are noble questions, especially for philosophers (and columnists) with full bellies. My two cents: of course we can.
Humans can structure society any which way we want, and if a poverty-free land is our priority (other societies have deemed it theirs) then such a reorganization may be difficult, but it's not impossible.
Just because things are doesn't mean they have to be.
But you can't pay the rent with questions. We have reached the point when the asking -- is it possible? -- matters less than the acting. When the alarm rings, firemen don't sit and thoughtfully ponder the possibility of a city without house fires.
They act.
And our city is burning.
• Forty-two percent of children in Chattanooga are poor.
• Twenty-seven percent of our residents live below the poverty line.
• Chattanooga is the eighth most unhealthy city in America.
• In some of our poorest neighborhoods, 40 percent of residents have no high school diploma.
• We're facing a crisis of affordable housing, with housing projects set to be demolished and many urban renters already paying a dangerous amount of their paychecks in rent.
• Our poverty is feminized, with women heading up approximately two-thirds of our poor households.
• Black households in Hamilton County earn an average of $26,000 per year, compared to $51,000 for whites.
"For every household earning $200,000 or more, there are 20 earning less than $50,000," said Lance.
Our poverty rate is almost double the average for the rest of the country. Our number of poor children is almost twice the state average.
It is the Other Chattanooga, a trail of tears in slow motion.
"We can talk about the causes of poverty all day long," said Lance. "But I'm not interested in that. I'm interested in solutions."
Lance, executive director for Chattanooga Organized for Action, and Sparka Perry, a graduate student at Southern Adventist University, formed Poverty Free Chattanooga, a group open to anyone interested in the first step of a most glorious goal.
"Reduce poverty 25 percent by 2019," Perry said.
Monday's lunch was to begin forming a task force that would study and recommend the best anti-poverty practices across America. Conservative ideas and liberal ones. Secular and religious. Policies that change the individual and the system.
A comprehensive plan would then help unite as many influential groups as possible.
"Government entities, neighborhoods, public and private entities," Perry said.
And churches. We're known as the most Bible-minded city in the U.S., so shouldn't ending poverty be the one thing we can't quit thinking about?
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me," Christ says.
It's not as if this group is the first to work to reduce poverty. Many heroic men and women have been in the trenches doing the work, long before now.
But the boldness of their vision -- a poverty-free Chattanooga -- plus the dire nature of the situation -- our poverty rate is almost twice the national average -- pushes us to confront just how much we believe in The Chattanooga Way, and whether we will apply it toward social justice.
"Chattanooga can create a new model for how cities address poverty in the United States," Lance said.
If we can, shouldn't that also mean we will?
Contact David Cook at firstname.lastname@example.com or 423-757-6329. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter at DavidCookTFP.
David Cook is the award-winning city columnist for the Times Free Press, working in the same building where he began his post-college career as a sportswriter for the Chattanooga Free Press. Cook, who graduated from Red Bank High, holds a master's degree in Peace and Justice Studies from Prescott College and an English degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. For 12 years, he was a teacher at the middle, high school and university ...
The real spike in local poverty began at the beginning of the housing crash, where poverty was about 17 or 18 percent in Chattanooga overall, then increased about 10 percent. We are still in an economic recession where under employment causes the poor to be impacted first due to a shift in jobs that educated workers will accept.
I believe that most people will work if employment opportunity is available. The flight of manufacturing and crash of the construction industry and housing starts are growing poverty, and liberals can talk and meet. It will have no impact until the economic drivers are repaired.
The real problem are the resources allocated by government to assist impoverished neighborhoods that is being siphoned and diverted in the trickle down from government to corporate welfare. I mean TIF is for "blighted" communities. What would $9 million dollars have done in the Westside vs. the Black Creek Golf Course.....the list goes on and on. What would the $1.1 million the city and county gift to the rich entitled at the Chamber of Commerce annually do for one small neighborhood. It is all about the government's priorities.
When Liberals, especially Liberals like Mr. Cook talk of reducing poverty you better hold on to your wallet because he like all Liberals have picking YOUR pocket in mind.
Lots of statistics here.
I don't know if his statistics are true but I do know that one can lie with statistics and many Liberals do in their efforts to create more programs and get more checks to their like minders.
There are NO proposed solutions here just insistence that we (he means the taxpayer)can reduce poverty.
People who speak and write of reducing poverty are usually looking to do it with someone else's money. When I read about "free" breakfasts and lunches for Bradley and Hamilton County students this fall, my first reaction is that there is no such thing as a "free" lunch. This is just more of the liberal, socialist movement to redistribute wealth in this country.
At some point, people have to be willing to give up their stance as "victims" and do something to help themselves. They have to understand that most middle-class people have worked hard to get an education, they have worked hard at careers and jobs, and they are tired of paying for free stuff: housing, food stamps, Obama phones, and on and on for people who want to sit somewhere and play the victims.
I grew up in a home where my parents had grade school educations and they both worked hard from my first memories. My father did manual labor: farming, building fences, carpenter's helper, etc. When he ran out of work such as that, he picked cotton for area farmers. My mother cleaned houses, took in ironing, etc. They never sat around waiting for someone to hand them anything. What happened to people who are willing to work at whatever job they can get to take care of themselves and the children they choose to bring into this world?
So, what Cook doesn't say in his article is how much of other people's hard-earned money he wants to put into reducing poverty. He sounds like a politician here, sitting and dreaming about a world, NOT where people pull themselves up out of poverty, but a world where what middle-class workers have is taken and handed out to others who already are on the government dole.
Mr. Cook wrote:
"Forty-two percent of children in Chattanooga are poor"
Liberals always bring that one up.
When I was kid it was close to 100%. We had child labor laws, ( still do).
I earned money mowing lawns, shinning shoes, looking for coke bottles people had thrown out for that 2 cents.
Why do Liberals keep saying that nonsense?
Mr. Cook wrote:
"Twenty-seven percent of our residents live below the poverty line"
A whole roll of baloney!
The lie is in the word "live."
Some people may earn less than the Federal Government poverty line but they are eligible for and receive many benefits at little or no cost to them.
These, because of government programs pay little or no rent, food and medical bills which account for most of "living" expenses.
These then do not "live" below the poverty line.
Mr. Cook wrote:
"Chattanooga is the eighth most unhealthy city in America."
Who believes that?
Mr. Cook wrote:
"In some of our poorest neighborhoods, 40 percent of residents have no high school diploma."
So what does being poor have to do with a free education for them, free transportation to school and free lunches?
I grew up poor and I got a high school diploma.
What does being poor have to do with the price of eggs in China?
Mr. Cook wrote:
"In some of our poorest neighborhoods, 40 percent of residents have no high school diploma."
Maybe Mr. Cook has in mind poor morals. That sure could explain why.
I take that back, Liberals like Mr. Cook don't talk about morals and won't have morals taught in school.
Mr. Cook wrote:
"Our poverty is feminized, with women heading up approximately two-thirds of our poor households."
Liberals have attacked morals concerning divorce, fornication, Homosexuality, adultery and children out of wedlock.
You reap what you sow.
And Mr. Cook and other Liberals still oppose Biblical morals being taught in school.
Conservative, any criticism of the poor is your "racism" showing, you know that. Behavior can't be criticized.
Those false charges are surely coming LaughingBoy.
Mr. Cook wrote:
"Black households in Hamilton County earn an average of $26,000 per year, compared to $51,000 for whites."
Yea, and most of these "households" don't have a father as compared to white "families."
Again, a moral problem.
Unhealthy status: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/20...
Poverty stats: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/17/business/economy/low-wage-workers-finding-its-easier-to-fall-into-poverty-and-harder-to-get-out.html?_r=0
Household income data: http://www.tfponline.com/news/2013/may/17/leaders-in-city-districts-7-9-meet-seek/
I get it.
Don't blame me, I'm just the messenger.
Mr. Cook quotes:
"We can talk about the causes of poverty all day long," said Lance. "But I'm not interested in that. I'm interested in solutions."
I have not seen one solution, just open to interpretation statistics and Liberal propaganda such as "Chattanooga is the eighth most unhealthy city in America."
Unfortunately, like many other towns and cities, Chattanooga's solution to its poverty problems has been to round up its poor and dump'em to parts unknown, which only led to a worsening of the situation. Much of the violence in this and many other cities and towns can be traced to plans to gentrify (weed 'n seed) targeted poor communities to make way and seed-in people with higher incomes. Everything works with everyone sitting around a table in agreement, mapping out plans. Then comes reality and the devastation and chaos those ill hought out plans create, and not just for the poor.
Connie, Who's biblical "values". If the examples of racism, homophobia and antipathy to anyone different from you are the values you derive from your bible - we don't need them. Why would we teach intolerance, pomposity, arrogance, disdain for others that you've been taught?
"Monday's lunch was to begin forming a task force that would study and recommend the best anti-poverty practices across America. Conservative ideas and liberal ones. Secular and religious. Policies that change the individual and the system."
"Conservative ideas and liberal ones."
"Secular and religious."
Polar opposites, so there is not a chance that any meaningful agreement will come about.
Now, look at Hunter Buff's comment as an illustration. He is instinctually opposed to Biblical values.
He falsely charges me with racism as I predicted earlier.
He charges me with "homophobia" while my position is the same as that of God. Therefore God is "homophobic" in Hunter Bluff's eyes.
He is stridently anti Bible!
He is obviously intolerant as well and a hypocrite for using the word.
"Can two walk together except they be agreed?"
Every fact cited in David Cook's article can be found, along with more, at our website.
Reading on down I found this gem:
"...pushes us to confront just how much we believe in The Chattanooga Way, and whether we will apply it toward social justice."
"social justice"
Whoa, "social justice."
"Social Justice," a Socialist term if there ever was one.
I don't bet but I could bet a Coke that a "living wage" will be discussed in those meetings as well as other non productive and doomed to fail taxpayer funded schemes.
We could all start by doing away with the negative perception many have of the poor. That of being lazy, therefore somehow less human, less deserving than the rest of us. Somehow many have this negative perception of the poor that they are a moraless people who've created their own dire situation. From the time we cross paths with them to their children entering school they're often set up for failure. They are mirror images of us with less who are often treated horribly and punished for being poor.
The late Maya Angelou said: "If it's true a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, isn't it also true a society is only as healthy as its sickest citizen and only as wealthy as its most deprived?
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Every fact cited in David Cook's article can be found, along with more, at our website.
I went to this site.
These people are community organizers!
Sound familiar? Think Owebama.
These people are a coalition of Atheists, Socialists, radicals, far leftists, Homosexuals/sodomites, environmental nuts, animal rightists.....
Get the picture?
The difference is that it was false for Jesus Christ and true for these.
They identify themselves at their website.
Conservative would be the guy hammering the nails if he was around during Christ's time.
ki, you seem to be running wild here. Who "rounded up and dumped" people in Chattanooga? When did this happen? Where? And what Maya said is just errant baloney.
You can deny the word of God, but you can't refute the word of God!
No Homosexual/sodomite will inherit the kingdom of God, Gaussianteger!
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
This is just one of the statements of unity of these community organizers:
"White people have power and privilege at the expense of people of color and peoples of the Global South."
Ready for another statement of "unity" by these far left radicals?
"Men have power and privilege at the expense of women."
Who are they fooling?
Here is another "unity" statement by the radical Chattanooga Organized for Action:
"Able-bodied people have power and privilege at the expense of people who are differently abled."
Ki: Rereading needs to be as important to you as remembering, since you can not recall what you wrote on this page. You wrote,"Unfortunately, like many other towns and cities Chattanooga's solution to the poverty problem has been to round up its poor and dump em (sic)in parts unknown..." Remember now? It is not true, but it sounds like a good plan. In fact, I'll drive the truck if you are on it. I didn't say it was your fault,I said I was blaming you.
Here is another "unity" statement by the radical Chattanooga Organized for Action:
"Heterosexuals have power and privilege at the expense of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, and questioning people."
I know what I wrote, sago. You failed to comprehend what I wrote. I said nothing about dumping anyone in Chattanooga. I said Chattanooga, like other cities/towns, plans to dump their poor. Remember the local drummers and their marching bands and their letter writing campaigns to local news opinion sites and forums, openly hostile towards the poor and homeless? Demanding the last mayor round'em all up and dump'em across the stateline? Then when he refused to go along with their devious plans that same group started another campaign to smear him in an effort to have him removed from office?
This article made connie so happy. He had so many people to hate, facts to question when he himself has no facts. Wonderful example of his bible. If only this article had been about poor gay people it would have been perfect for him. connie here's a bibilical quote from the part of the bible you never bothered to read.
From Matthew 34-40 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
37 "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
40 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
Sorry Hunter_Bluff, you lack understanding.
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 NAS
Here is one black Liberal, Juan Williams, who gets it.
What he gets is the lack of morals and Godliness being taught in black churches and it's inescapable ties to poverty.
This from the latest Cal Thomas column:
"On Fox News Monday night, Juan Williams faulted the "black church" for not doing more to rescue African-Americans from cycles of violence and poverty. While he didn't make the connection, I will. Too many "reverends" have traded eternal truths for temporal power. While not ignoring slavery and discrimination, most once preached messages about righteousness, sin and redemption, which brought changes in behavior. Too many modern "reverends" have made their bed with the Democratic Party, which has delivered their people from nothing, and has mostly kept the poor mired not just in economic poverty, but a poverty of spirit."


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You've heard about the makeup map, now it's all about the brow map. According to Debenhams, you can now tell where a woman lives before she opens her mouth, just by looking at the shape of her brows!
Thanks to the number of brow bars that have popped up in the last couple of years and the plethora of brow products now available, 'regional brow trends' are now identifiable, with signature shapes defining the region you live in.
So we're all familiar with the 'Scouse Brow' - dark, defined and thick, championed by the likes of Coleen Rooney, but there are new brows in town too.
Londoners are sporting the 'South Brow', which has a Royal fan in Kate Middleton. They are still thick like the Scouse but are more natural in tone and shape - think Keira Knightley, for example.
Meanwhile, 'op North in Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, sales for eyebrow wax and dark brow pencils have increased two fold.
Then there's the 'Tadpole brow', favoured by Irish ladies who spend the least on brow products apparently, and can be identified as thick and round at the inner corners, with a thin arch and rest of brow.
In the Midlands, they're sporting the 'Happy Brow'. Think an upside down smile, small and semi-circle in shape, like Birmingham's prettiest advocate Cat Deeley.
Sara Stern, Beauty Director at Debenhams says: 'The number of women adopting signature brows for their region is so high, it's like having a brow-o-meter-you can instantly guess where they are from'.
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Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Washington
- Address:
8010 Towers Crescent Drive # 100
Vienna, VA 22182Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Brazilian SteakhousePrice: $50 and over
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Washington
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.chimasteakhouse.com/index.cfm
- Phone: (703) 639-3080
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (last seating)
Friday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm (last seating)
Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm (last seating)
Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm (last seating)
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Brazilian Steakhouse, Steakhouse
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Private Party Facilities: Group sizes up to 130 guests in the VIP Room
- Private Party Contact: Christina Mohr 8773306377
A word from Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Washington
Located in the heart of Tysons Corner, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse brings a unique dining experience to metro Washington DC and Fairfax County. Chima's unique style of service "Rodizio" which means rotation brings to our diner a variety of beef, pork, chicken and fish in a dining rotation and served by our Gauchos directly to your table. Our wide and various offers on our salad bar make the dining experience at Chima a unique one.Continued
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252 reviews since July 29, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.3
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (194)good for groups (152)fit for foodies (116)romantic (78)notable wine list (60)hot spot (38)kid-friendly (34)vibrant bar scene (33)neighborhood gem (31)great for lunch (22)late-night find (16)scenic view (10)great for brunch (9)great for outdoor dining (7)Show More
- Great FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/12/2014Loved the food, plenty of meat options you will leave this place with a full stomach. Not in the best location located off Route 7. However, once you make it to the restaurant it's definitely worth the drive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingMaddDined on 9/8/2014You will live this place! Pricy, but totally worth it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pretty Good!MsMeghannDined on 9/6/2014Took the husband here for his birthday after not having been there for several years. The meat options are pretty ridiculous -- too many to count, so you can easily get your fill. Even if meat isn't your thing, the salad/sides bar is also easy to fill up on. I was pretty disappointed in the wine list however, especially per glass. Estancia for $10 a glass, J. Lohr for $12. Really nothing to write home about -- and they charged me an extra $3 on the Chima Cosmo for Grey Goose -- which I didn't ask for and isn't noted on the menu. Not that much, but certainly not cool.Special Features:
- Excellent meat/fish choicesDadamDined on 9/6/2014Once again, Chima did not disappoint us. We had outstanding service by all and we did not have to wait long for the meat/fish to arrive. Highly recommended! We were there for our anniversary and the restaurant surely did not disappoint.I would recommend this to a friend.
- FUNMotherOfMeatEaterDined on 9/2/2014We took 3 teenage boys and they had the time of their life.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 2nd TimeFineDineDined on 9/1/2014We first visited the Chima in Fort Lauderdale and they told us there was one in Maryland, which is where we live. It is definitely one of my absolute favorite restaurants. Fogo De Chao is good, but Chima is better.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SlippingMeatloverVIPDined on 8/31/2014Very disappointing to see one of my favorite places not deliver so well this past weekend. Service right off the bat was lackluster with the waiter "German" simply not there to wait tables or be bothered in earning a tip. Kept us waiting for every part of the service, from wine and drink orders to other sides, and finally to even the bill, which he reluctantly brought over. Talk about a major disconnect! The meats, usually are the best around in the DC area, were dry/cold, even after repeat requests for certain cuts, we were presented with very tired cuts. This was peak time, we just don't get it. It felt like they had taken their success for granted. Hope the mgr sees this and shakes up the house a bit. We do want a reason to return!Special Features:
- Delicious food & friendly serversLuvtodineoutDined on 8/31/2014Great for birthdays! They give you cake and a photo of your group!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good but looseNicholasDined on 8/23/2014Meat and salad bar were good. Service and side dishes need work.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- My birthday celebrationTeDaJoCaDined on 8/23/2014It was outstanding. I already passed this restaurant address and the best information to the teachers I work with and all my friends. I live in Stafford , VA but every time I have a chance, I will go back to Chimas. Originally, I'm from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where all the best Brazilian steakhouses are located and Chimas is, without no doubt, the best steakhouse(churrascaria). Thanks for the wonderful time. My family enjoyed Chimas in the same way I did.Special Features:
- service was badOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/21/2014Food was good but service was horrible. There was no meat guy visiting our table for more than half hour & I actually had to requested the waiter to ask them to bring the meats over. Overall it's even worth our money to come here.Special Features:
- Misleading as to Restrauant WeekFrederickDined on 8/21/2014Myself and three (3) friend took advantage of the Restaurant Week Promotion which was $35.11 assuming that it would be the same menu as their regular $50.00 price. To my surprise, after starting my meal I was told by the waiter that this promotion did not include lamb meats or several steaks. Which would have been acceptable had it been noted in the promotional ad that was emailed to me. We drove an hour that Thursday evening for dinner because we were expecting the same meal that we have gotten in the past for full price. Additionally we were not offered the salmon or sword fish until the very end of the meal even though I had mentioned it to the waiter. All that been said, the meal and service and food was outstanding as always.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SatiatedKeiLuvDined on 8/20/2014The food was great. We had to ask the servers for certain meat as it seems some of the carriers were not walking to our side of the restaurant. The people on both sides of us had to request the same thing. Other than that, the food was great, beautiful decor.Special Features:
- servicezaazooDined on 8/20/20143rd visit to this establishment. First two were xcellant. This time service was poor. Arrived at 745 and about 845 servers were few and far between. Had to constantly request delivery of specific items. This establishment is very expensive .. needs to provide top shelf food and service all the time. If I return I would go early in the eve. Service seems to determinate as night grew laterSpecial Features:
- 4 Hour DinnerFrequentDinerVIPDined on 8/20/2014It was Restaurant Week (08/20) during the time we came in and we had been here several times before. Service was awful- the rodizio servers were coming by every 10-15 minutes. We asked our server (Derek-team06) for specific seafood to be brought to us, they never did. It was extremely loud and the overall experience was sloppy and not efficient. The server disappeared several times and we did not see him frequently when we needed additional beverages. The lack of communication was awful that we could not wait to leave.We were there for 4 hours and needless to say, we will not be back anytime soon.
- Great experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/18/2014Everything was great food service. Going back for sure.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great restaurantSteveDined on 8/18/2014Everything about our dining experience was perfect. The salad bar was exceptional, the service was "just right", and the endless meat was all well prepared and tasty.Special Features:
- GREAT!!!!FutureDLJDined on 8/17/2014Amazing Restaurant!! Food was phenomenal and the service was SPECTACULAR!! I plan on going many times in the future.Special Features:
- Meat on SticksxkingjamezDined on 8/17/2014I love beef and most kinds of different meats! I went with my girlfriend on the last day of Restaurant Week. The parking around the area was not so great. I was happy with the menu and ate many different meats. I did not like the fish choices at all because it was really dry even with the sauce they offered on the side or on top. The salad bar always gets me and I might want to avoid it in order to have more room for the AYCE meat. I will most likely come back for a special occasion or with friends.Special Features:
- Chima Chima ChimaOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/16/2014Chima is excellent. So much food a fatboy dream, I also reccomend the brazilian limeade its awesome as well if you don't feel like buying a $30 bottle of wine. My favorites are the fried bananas chicken and garlic steak.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Chima Brazilian Steakhouse ReviewstewartdsVIPDined on 8/16/2014I recently visited this restaurant for the first time for and was very satisfied with the food. I had been to Fogo de Chao in DC, so I was familiar with how the restaurant operated. The food here was better in my opinion, and our waiter was very nice. We came during restaurant week, so it was super busy. The only complaint I have is that it seems like the staff with the skewers were not distributed around enough. We kept being offered the same meats, & had to ask our waiter multiple times for the Filet Mignon, and any other meats that we specifically wanted. That kind of took away from the experience, but I am willing to return on another night that is not restaurant week so that I can get a better experience.Special Features:
- First TimeFrankDined on 8/16/2014This was my first at Chima. It was a terrific experience! The food was perfectly cooked and the salad bar was excellent. The only issue was that I had to keep asking the waiter for the higher level meats (Filet, Lamb, etc.) to be served to our table. But they came within a few minutes.. Thanks for the great meal!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantasticfood4lifeDined on 8/16/2014I had the pleasure of coordinating my friend's birthday dinner and I wanted to go somewhere different. I took a chance and made reservations at Chima and let's just say that we had a winner!! The food was delicious especially the beef ribs, they melt in your mouth and season perfectly; the service was excellent, we had two servers at all time in addition to the rotation of meat servers; and I can't wait to go back. We had reservations and wasn't seated until 20 minutes after our reservation but it was well worth the wait.Special Features:
- I expected more....MikeDined on 8/16/2014My wife and I went to Chima and the service was great and we had a wonderful bottle of wine. The buffet is really over the top but I expected more out of the meats. As the meats were brought by the table they seemed to be hit or miss which surprised me. It was also very noisy in the restaurant which was distracting. I can't say I had a bad time but I did expect more from the place and it did not hit the mark.Special Features:
- Awesome find!JordanDined on 8/16/2014We really enjoyed this evening. The food, service and atmosphere was Awesome! My tip for any newbie would be to pace yourself. Don't go too strong on the salad bar at first. I tapped out way too soon. Overall, the food was great. Thanks for a great evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Brazilian SteakhouseBrianJVIPDined on 8/16/2014Restaurant week is upon us and the big question is how does Chima compare to Fogo? Let's start out with the atmosphere - Chima wins here much better bar scene and outside seating was amazing for after dinner cocktail or coffee. Salad bar - both are very good but Fogo has this amazing bacon. I think more salad options at Chima (types of lettuce). Chima was much more kid friendly and had a good noise level. I think the meat at Chima could have had more dry rub seasoning but did enjoy the variety of dipping sauces very much. All in All I would go back to Chima for a special night or more likely a cocktail party on the patio.Special Features:
- Promise KeptYanniVIPDined on 8/16/2014Several years ago, we promised one of our adult children a visit to a Brazilian Steakhouse. It didn't work out that year, and we kept trying. We finally made it. The mixed reviews on this and other sites caused a bit of heartburn, but we gave it a go. It was well worth the experience. We were late for our reservation, but we had called and were seated promptly and courteously. The salad bar would have been enough, a great assortment, visually appealing and well prepared. I don't know where complaints about slow churrasqueiros came from. We couldn't flip our cards to "No Thanks" fast enough. With the exception of the salmon (cooked a bit too much for my taste) and the chicken (dry) it was great. Once every 5 years, though.Special Features:
- Nothing SpecialOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/16/2014This was a nice place to try for our special occasion (15 yr anniversary). However, the attention to detail from our waiter was lacking. He didn't even mention anything about our anniversary even though it was part of the reservation notes. Other high-end restaurants that we've visited for our anniversary have commented and/or made it special. Just felt like another customer at this restaurant :( We went during restaurant week, but upgraded our menu options but that was a waste because the additional "meats" that were included with the upgrade only came around 2 times.Special Features:
- You'll Need a Big AppetiteTheBestWifeyDined on 8/16/2014All I can say is wear something with an elastice waistband. The food was excellent and it just keeps coming. The salad bar was very good; Chimas's had more of a varity of selections. All and all, my husband enjoyed himself and that all that matters. Check it out, don't let the price scare you away; its worth every penny.Special Features:
- Fit for KingsNemoDined on 8/16/2014From the valet service, the warm reception at the front desk and the awesome assortment of food...everything was special at Chima.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What Debauchery!OzuoVIPDined on 8/15/2014This place is amazing. Usually buffet is synonymous with low quality but not at Chima. The Filet Mignon and the Lamb Chops are insanely good and of excellent quality. The sides (Salads, soups, carbs, etc.) are to die for... The only concern is to make sure you don't over eat and make a pig of yourself..Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect food, great spotKroheDined on 8/15/2014The food itself was so far above expectations that I can't even put it into words. The tables themselves are close, but not so close that you're bumping elbows or sharing dishes. The staff are friendly and knowledgable. Only complaint - the dress code could be refined. Far too many people in halter tops and short shorts for what should be an upscale dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedMsYummyDined on 8/15/2014I came during restaurant week and was disappointed they had two options for menus, one for the $35 didn't include lamb. To get the lamb, we had to choose the $50 menu. I also thought this place was a good choice because they had fish on the menu. Well... The salmon and swordfish was dry and the sauces they offer do not add any flavor. They really need to learn temperature for fish and to teach the servers steak temperatures. I asked for medium well twice and the steaks were well done. Lastly, their mash potatoes have a runny consistency. Go to Texas de Brazil not Chima.Special Features:
- Very satisfying dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2004Dined on 8/15/2014We had a great dinner here. The meat selection and taste was very good. The salad bar was also stocked with very good food. The service was slow, but in all fairness, this was during restaurant week so it could be that there were just too many people. We will definitely come back again.Special Features:
- Restaurant week's findJamgalanVIPDined on 8/15/2014Although I was happy that Chima was on restaurant week, there was a slight disappointment just from me, because I go to churrascaria just because of lamb leg and lamb chop. I had to pay full/regular price to get my favorites. Other then that, everything was wonderful.Special Features:
- An Overrated SteakhouseSteakconnoisseurDined on 8/15/2014The meats were dry and not well seasoned. The wine list was not impressive. Service was just ok. There're other Brazilian steakhouses to which I'd rather go.Special Features:
- Great varietyOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 8/15/2014The "salad" bar alone is worth the trip. "Salad" is a vast understatement. There are 3 kinds of meat and 2 kinds of seafood, plus cheeses, in addition to the usual salad bar fare. Different cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb are brought to your table on skewers and you take as much or as little of each as you want. The variety alone is well worth the trip. This is a steal at Restaurant Week prices and the usual price of $52.50 per person at other times is a very fair price, compared with other restaurants and steakhouses. We will be back! (I really wish they would offer a reduced price for the salad bar alone as an option, but they might sell a lot less meat if they did.)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Meat and salad bar good but jippedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/15/2014We went here for restaurant week. What they don't tell you is none of the best meats, filet mignon w bacon, lamb, and lamb chops, do not come with the deal. One of our waiters was very good but the other didn't seem to care much. Despite that disappointment the meat and salad bar were both very good. However I'm not sure it's any better than any other Brazilian steakhouse. It's base price is $52.50 so if you find another cheaper I'd prob go for it.Special Features:
- Friday Night DinnerPeruRicanDined on 8/15/2014From the phone call to confirm our reservation to walking out after our dinner, this restaurant was superb. We had a reservation for 6:15pm and were seated as soon as we checked in. Our waiter for the evening quickly came to our table with water and quickly ran through how the restaurant worked and got us on our way to eating. We never felt rushed to leave or anything. We stayed for 2 1/2 hours eating and talking and drinking our wine. Every server that came to our table or assisted us were very friendly and made our evening much better.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Meat LoversDCfoodieDined on 8/15/2014If you're a meat lover, you'll enjoy Chima. They have a great salad bar, but don't fill up on that. Save your stomach room for the sirloin! Chima had excellent service. We'd definitely go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Outrageous prices may not be the only thing causing anger at the petrol pumps. A new study, published in the open access journal BMC Physiology, has shown that rats exposed to fumes from leaded and unleaded gasoline become more aggressive.
Amal Kinawy, from Cairo University, Egypt, examined the emotionally incendiary properties of gasoline in three groups of male rats, each exposed to either leaded-gas fumes, unleaded-gas fumes or clean air. As well as observing the animals' behavior, she studied any resulting neurological and physiological changes. She said, "Millions of people every day are exposed to gasoline fumes while refuelling their cars. Exposure can also come from exhaust fumes and, particularly in the developing world, deliberate gasoline sniffing as a means of getting high".
The research demonstrates that rats exposed to either kind of fuel vapor showed increased aggressive behavior, such as more time spent in belligerent postures and increased numbers of actual attacks, in comparison to the clean air group. Examination of the animals' brains after the experiment revealed significant differences between all three groups. According to Kinawy, "Rats exposed to unleaded gasoline showed indications of increased damage caused by free radicals and altered levels of neurotransmitters in the brain cortex region, in comparison with the control or leaded gasoline groups. Furthermore, inhalation of both fuels induced significant fluctuations in neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus, hippocampus and cerebellum".
Kinawy concludes, "Heightened aggression may be yet another risk for the human population chronically exposed to urban air polluted by automobile smoke".
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The critically acclaimed Cobra series gets the oversized, hardcover treatment to tell the tale that changed all of G.I. JOE and Cobra forever! His name is Chuckles. He is G.I. JOE's top undercover agent, and he's just infiltrated a top secret, highly organized terrorist organization - but deep cover takes its toll!
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