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But in the Sunshine State, the five families must contend with another unit of the Mafia: the Trafficantes. Founded by Santo Trafficante Sr., a Sicilian immigrant who lived in Tampa, this organization gained influence by operating casinos in Cuba during the 1950s. After the Communist revolution in 1959, the Trafficantes were sent back to Tampa.
Yet Florida was always too large a market for the Trafficantes to operate in in isolation. In June 1980, a Bonanno capo met with Santo Trafficante's son to ask permission to operate in South Florida. The conversation was documented by the FBI in its famous Donnie Brasco investigation.
The Gambino and Philadelphia crime families quickly followed the Bonannos. Sunny Florida became a Mob destination. "Guys from all over the country, especially the Northeast, winter there," said Steve Lenehan, a former Mob associate from New Jersey. "They leave their families behind and fly solo. With them comes their attitudes and identity, which is always criminal. You can say it's a working vacation for most."
Lenehan, who spent 30 years as an associate to Mob families in New York and New Jersey, has become known as one of the most cooperative government witnesses in Mafia history. In August 1994, federal prosecutors popped him on racketeering charges. Faced with 20 to 50 years in the can, Lenehan flipped. Wearing an FBI wire for two years, he collected evidence that led to the conviction of 26 mobsters from the Bonanno, Bruno-Scarfo, Gambino, Genovese, and Luchese crime families.
He first met John Mamone in October 1989. Lenehan was then a driver for a Bonanno capo, while Mamone worked as an associate with the Genovese family. "We had mutual friends doing time at Danbury Federal Correctional Institute," Lenehan said. At the time, Mamone was in the construction business, and Lenehan was drumming up Mob action in New Jersey. "The idea was for Mamone and I to hook up and do some things together, a piece of which would go to [my friend] Marco [Minicchio]'s wife and kids," Lenehan explained. "I liked John right off, but nothing ever panned out. Later, when Paul 'Doc' Gaccione was released from prison, he and Mamone began to control much of the construction trade unions in Hudson County, New Jersey."
Gaccione was a large Italian-American with tanned skin and thinning brown hair streaked with gray. Indeed, Mamone and Gaccione -- whom Mafia members termed the Blues Brothers because they were inseparable -- lorded over the construction trade. In March 1990, according to an indictment that would not be filed for eight years, Gaccione and Mamone visited an Asbury Park, New Jersey, contractor to collect on kickbacks related to condo construction. Mamone punched out the business owner while Gaccione prevented the man's secretary from calling police. The pair later admitted to the crime.
The allegation came as part of a 56-count indictment in 1998 that claimed Mamone, purportedly working for a former police officer turned mobster named George Weingartner, was involved in the 1988 murder of a Genovese skipper.
Weingartner surprised prosecutors by committing suicide early in the trial; he ran a hose from the tailpipe of his car to the driver's-side window after making a videotaped statement in which he said he was happy to "screw up [the government's] case that's cost them millions and millions of dollars."
It worked. As a result of the suicide, Mamone was allowed to plead guilty to commercial bribery and Gaccione to attempted witness tampering. They cut deals for four and three years' probation, respectively.
Weingartner's would prove to be the first of two suicides closely related to Mamone.
The problems with the law had come at an awkward time for Big John. He'd started a new life in Florida, having moved to Broward County in 1992 after it became clear that he was not in line for a promotion with the New Jersey Genoveses. "Florida," Lenehan said, "seemed like a good place to start over."
Florida has long been the Mafia's backyard. Since Al Capone first came to Miami Beach in 1928, gangsters have mixed fun and sun with business opportunities, ranging from beachside casinos to investment scams based in inconspicuous office spaces along Federal Highway. Until recently, the Mafiosi have generally lived on the stretch of sand between Miami Beach and Hollywood.
But South Florida's population gradually migrated north to the sprawling suburbs of western Broward County, and the Mafia followed. Indictments over the past decade illustrate that -- like the fictional Sopranos of New Jersey -- today's Mob is a suburban one, with members and associates living amid the subdivisions and strip malls that extend from Coral Springs to Margate to North Lauderdale.
"They're going where the money is," Deitche said. "There's a lot to be made in Palm Beach and Broward counties. It's just the natural progression. You don't see the Italians in Miami Beach any longer."
Big John, whose family on both sides is from Italy, and Grace chose Coral Springs to raise Francesco and Joseph, who were then babies. In April 1993, the couple purchased a house at 1960 Augusta Dr. for $375,000, paying $175,000 in cash and financing the balance. They settled into the family lifestyle, raising their two boys in a gated neighborhood with manicured lawns and good schools. Soon, they had a daughter to round out their family.


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Scott Pilgrim vs. The Expendables
By Jay Fralick on August 18, 2010
Nerds, we have failed miserably! Scott Pilgrim vs. The World came in 5th this weekend behind The Expendables, Eat, Pray, Love, The Other Guys and Inception. While I'm excited by the staying power of Inception, I'm very upset that the two most fun films of the year did not take the top two spots.
I had planned to write a very different story on these two, but I cannot overcome my disappointment in Scott Pilgrim's opening. I'm sure the film will earn and it is destined to become a cult classic, but I wanted the nerds to beat the jocks just this once, not come in almost $25 million behind. Honestly, I shouldn't be surprised. Nerds never win in a popularity contest or any event that showcases brute strength and I guess box office draw falls somewhere along that spectrum. I had just hoped that our numbers had been growing as we slowly make our way into the mainstream and that Scott Pilgrim would be a chance to make our numbers known. Perhaps we were divided between Star Wars Celebration and the cinema. Whatever the cause, it's not too late for some great summer entertainment.
Friday night was the guys' night. My nephew and I braved the opening night crowd and went to check out The Expendables. As a fan of mindless action flicks, I had been looking forward to this one for quite a while. I remember hearing that Stallone was working on a film starring himself, Li, Statham, Lundgren, Austin, and rumored cameos by Schwarzenegger and Willis. According to Stallone; Van Damme, Segal and Norris were asked about making an appearance in the film, but it was not meant to be.
In the case that you weren't sold on The Expendables because of the cast alone, I'll give you a little bit about the plot. Stallone plays Barney Ross, leader of a mercenary group that is hired to overthrow the dictator (General Garza, played by David Zayas, best known to me as Angel from Dexter) of a fictitious South American island-nation. The team consists of Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) whose weapon of choice is a blade, martial artist Ying Yang (Jet Li), Toll Road – demolition expert (one time MMA champ, Randy Couture), the unstable sniper Gunner Jensen (Dolph Lundgren – Seriously, this guy is a chemical engineer and a Fulbright scholar from MIT?) and heavy weapons expert Hale Caesar (the too awesome for words Terry Crews). Rounding out the good guys is the sage-like Tool (Micky Rourke – I'm not calling him a tool, that's really his character's name).
We find out early on that Garza is working with an American named Munroe (Eric Roberts). Munroe's personal guards include Paine, played by Steve Austin and The Brit, played by the familiar-but-I'm-not-sure-from-where Gary Daniels.
From the opening scene of the team in action to the massive explosion, hand-to-hand combat and gunfire period of over-stimulation that is the climax of the movie, The Expendables delivers; as long as you were looking for shit to blow up, one liners and people to get killed in ways that make the entire theater exclaim "Damn!" I also want to mention that I love the music choices in this one. Southern Rock and action flicks are made for each other and songs by Georgia Satellites, Mountain, Thin Lizzy and Creedence Clearwater Revival belong in this movie like Mtn Dew at a tabletop gaming session. If you can forgive the digitized blood in a few scenes, Stallone has written and directed the perfect action flick.
Sunday was the day that my wife, my niece and my nephew went with me to see Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. The moment the Universal logo came up, accompanied by matching 8-bit song, I knew this would be something I would enjoy.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is about..uh..Scott Pilgrim (played by Michael Cera). Scott Pilgrim is your average 23 year old Canadian slacker who plays in a band, is between jobs and lives with his friend and gay roommate Wallace Wells (Kieran Culkin).
Scott Pilgrim is dating a 17 year old high school student named Knives Chau (Ellen Wong). Knives loves Scott and she loves his band – Sex Bob-Omb. Unfortunately, for Knives, Scott meets the girl of his dreams in Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead from Death Proof and Live Free or Die Hard). Also unfortunate for Knives, Scott gets too caught up in trying to win Ramona to break it off with Knives. Also also unfortunate, but for Scott this time, Ramona has seven evil exes that have banded together to control the future of Ramona's love life. In other words, Scott must defeat the seven evil exes in order to continue dating Ramona.
Scott Pilgrim is filled with video game references. From Scott's Pac-Man pick-up line to battles between Scott and the exes set to look like boss fights, this is one for the long time video game player.
The best part of Scott Pilgrim is the battle scenes. Comedic, action-packed, exciting and nostalgic I was a bit sad that there were only 7 evil exes.
This week was my favorite week in recent cinema-going history. The perfect action movie and the perfect nerd movie in the same weekend made it a joy to hand over my money. Thank you Mr. Wright and Mr. Stallone, you gave us some great entertainment. Keep doing what you do so well.
How much would I pay to see these again?
The Expendables: Out of $10, I would pay $8 to see it again. I could never get tired of some of those explosions and watching as the group takes on impossible odds.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: Out of $10, I would pay $10. I love this movie and if I had any question about any future Edgar Wright projects, they are gone and I'm sold!
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Ummmm I haven to see either of them so I cant really say anything about this. *walks away*
I was really sad to see the lackluster earnings for Scott Pilgrim. It deserves so much more. I haven't seen Expendables so I can't judge, but Scott Pilgrim is doing something new and interesting, and I hate to see new and interesting go unnoticed.
That said, if I wasn't a total nerd, Scott Pilgrim might lose me a bit at parts.
Scott Pilgrim was my most anticipated movie this year, and I've loved the graphic novels since I first read them. Wright did what seemed like the impossible: He made it completely faithful to the series and told a completely coherent story to non-book-knowers. He made it so amazing and brilliant and while it does suck that it didn't make what it deserved to make, it is Wrights most successful American release and apparently he and the cast are absolutely proud of it. And I'm glad that the 10 million this movie made was almost completely extreme nerd-fans about the graphic novels. Plus, I know this movie will sell like crazy on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Fight Club made 11m$ upon first release. Scott Pilgrim will inevitably become a cult classic. -
Barney? Seriously, Barney? That's the best name they could come up for Sly's character. Doesn't exactly invoke fear or lack of bladder control. Makes me think of the bit from that guy on Last Comic Standing about black guys named Kyle. (Paraphrasing) "Kyle looking for you!" Eghh. "Tyrone is looking for you!" Oh shit.
I'm glad to hear the movie lived up to the hype. Can't wait to check it out. Thanks -
I think you might have just explained why Scott Pilgrim lost against The Expendables in the box office: many (if not most) Nerds will happily go see a big action film, but the rest of an action film's mainstream audience will not go the other way and see a quirky, nerdy little film about Canadian slackers.
But whatever. A lot of great movies do most of their business on DVD sales (Kevin Smith wouldn't be nearly as successful as he is without the DVD market). And I think we can all safely expect some great DVD extras on this movie.
I blame the fact that Scott Pilgrim was not as easily accessed. It was not playing at the theatre in my town. I was ready to see it until I saw that my movie theatre had decided against showing it. Although my cinema seems to make choices just to anger me I'm sure this was a more common occurence. The Expendables was probably in every theatre.
Me and my friend saw it a second time yesterday, saw it first at Comic Con!
But we both has this same conversation. It seems people don't want to go see it but when they do, it's the best fun-packed film of the year!
I've also noticed a lot of chicks hate it…probably because of the whole cheating aspect.
Hope the videogame does better!
When I heard about a Scott Pilgrim film I was 100% in. When I heard it was Michael Cera I was 100% out. Can't stand that guy.
It's a combinations of a couple of things.
The biggest is that it's a niche film. It really is for nerds and geeks. The best it does to expand out is that it can be really appealing to film geeks because of all the high style and amazing directing, but ultimately you still have to readily accept having some geek in you to be able to enjoy this movie. And, despite being more vocal, and having a greater presence now, I don't know that nerds are actually any more plentiful.
Second is, it came out on a bad week. Inception is still doing really well with film nerds etc, Expendables takes all of the "jock" demographic movie goer, Eat Pray love takes all of the "chickflick" movie goer. All Scott Pilgrim vs. The World really has left is it's core demographic who were already going to go see it anyways.
Third, and I think another big one, they showed this movie too much. It came out in a solid 400 or so less theaters than the other movies, and to make matters worse they had already played it. I knew numerous people who went to advance screenings and despite loving the film, being hardcore scott pilgrim fans, they had already seen it weeks ago, and were kind of "over it". Now multiply that times all of the people who saw it at comiccon (that's what, like 700 less tickets sold right there?). You've got a demographic of people who are fantastic fans, but don't have the longest or most hardcore attention span, and range from either having way too much expendable income to absolutely no expendable income. I saw the movie Friday, and I wanted to see it again, but honestly I don't have the 10 dollars to spend.
There are a lot of reasons it did poorly. But I think the mostly glowing reviews, and overwhelming positive response from the people who actually did see it are more important. It'll make its money back worldwide, with merchandising, and if it has to ultimately on DVD. -
Eat, Pray, Love, The Expendables, and The Other Guys played on multiple screens at the theaters near my house. Scott Pilgrim only played on one screen per theater. Even Inception is still playing on more than one screen at those theaters. So even if all the showings of Scott Pilgrim sell out, it still takes in a significantly smaller box office gross than any of those movies. Sad stuff, because that was the first movie this year that I really enjoyed.
I honestly think Scott Pilgrim will pick up legs over the next couple of weeks, from word-of-mouth. I took my niece (she's 12, I'm 41) and we both thought it was great.
I think it did take on tough opening week contenders in The Expendables and Eat Pray Love. Those are parents who might have taken their kids to see Pilgrim. Plus this was the first week of school for a lot of kids so the theaters were slow. (At least it was here in north GA.)
Of course, it should kill at DVD sales, like Kevin Smith's films do.
I work at a movie theater – Right off the bat, it was put into a smaller theater to make way for Expendables and Eat Pray Love. We near sold out showings in its 90-seat theater Friday and Saturday. Older crowds went to see Expendables while all the geeks and nerds flocked to Scott Pilgrim. Sunday night, I had a 35-40 year old tell me Scott Pilgrim was a waste of two hours. It's definitely a movie made for geeks. Plus, people hate Michael Cera. I, personally, want to marry him, but to each his own.
I agree Scott Pilgrim didn't get the billing it could have. I refuse to believe it's THAT targeted a demographic. The target is ANYONE who has ever played a video game in their life…anyone who has ever read a comic book…anyone who likes over dramatized fight scenes (all anime and live action kung fu flicks)… The "cheating" aspect is not bad enough for girls not to see it. … You don't know about it until you SEE the movie, so why would that ever come into play? Did one girl see it at comiccon and start a worldwide ban of the film because of a minor mistake by a character? Not to my knowledge. It's actually played very big in the previews as a girly film cause it's the 'nice guy fighting for the honor of the woman he loves'.
I blame movie theaters only listening to who ever bought the biggest posters/spent most money on the film/has the biggest names as a judgement of how 'good' a movie will be. Out of local 20 theaters, 4 didn't have, 5 had only like 4 showings… I went to the deluxe Carmike in the area which was showing it EVERY HOUR…and has awesome statues of RA as lobby decorations. I think Expendables was showing every 20 minutes, HAHAHA.
I think people are just tired of Micheal Cera. He plays the same character in everything. I might as well stay home and watch Juno or something.
I was surprised when I saw that Scott Pilgrim didn't do well over the weekend. My wife and I went to an early showing on Saturday morning, in a theater that is usually vacant at that time, but it was still hard to get seats even thirty minutes before the show started. Maybe I just live in a nerdy part of the world? I think it will do well in the DVD market, or maybe I just hope that, either way I plan on picking it up when it comes out.
I have a couple of theories.
1. America is tired of Michael Cera's as the "akward teen".
2. Kick-Ass proved that unless the comic book or graphic novel is really graphic (violent), or more like a novel (300, Sin City, Batman) it won't attract more than a few devoted fans.
3. Video game movies have never been successful, real gamers don't even go to the movies, they are the ones who download movies and stay at home playing video games.
4. The Expendables banked on stars, as "meh" as I feel about it, anyone of those dudes has brought in audiences at different times in their lives. Stallone had a good idea, you got to give it to him.It's kinda sad that the best we can say is "this will become a cult hit"; I have if anybody has ever made any money out of that, but I hope it helps. America you lost on this one, cuz' its a great movie.
Scott Pilgrim is my favorite movie ever. I'm seeing it for the 3rd time tonight, and the 4th time tomorrow night. I wish that more people would see it, it is amazing. I loved every single second of it. There was not a single line in the movie that I didn't love. I want to memorize it and perform it Shakespeare in the park style.
I'm going to grimace and say maybe you shouldn't be putting Scott Pilgrim up as the Nerd in the Nerds v. Jocks fight. For all of the really vocal "this is the greatest movie EVAR" fans of SP, there are a couple of, yeah, it was okay but not that amazing people like me standing behind them mumbling.
I'm fairly clued in to pop/fringe/comic culture, and I'd never heard of Scott Pilgrim before people started talking about the movie. Add to that Michael Cera Fatigue (or, more correctly, Cute Indie Movie Fatigue—See also: Juno, (500) Days Of Summer, anything with Jonah Ray or Christopher Mintz-Plasse), and I wasn't lining up to go see it.
The trailer for The Expendables, on the other hand, looked like something I wanted to go see, mostly because I get a kick out of seeing people like Dolph Lundgren, Steve Austin, and Terry Crews in big shoot-'em-ups. But I didn't go see that, either.
@eddie – I don't think America thinks about Michael Cera. Though they should. I think the simple answer is Americans are boring and predictable, especially with their summer viewing choices. Inception challenged the mainstream audience and a lot of them hated it once they saw it. They tried something new and didn't like it with that movie and went back into their little jocky lives. Wow, I sound really hateful. I apologize. (I love action movies and will, at some point, watch the shit out of Expendables)
And I'm a "chick" who went with two ladies and two guys (age range 25-32) to see Scott Pilgrim, and we all loved it. Granted, we also all piled into a car and drove 60 miles to get to a decent theater to see it in, so we kind of knew we were going to love it anyway. Any girls who hate it probably just aren't geeky enough to be in on the jokes.
I think it's fairly obvious that America missed the boat on this one. All you really have to do is hit the interwebs and see all the "why is Scott Pilgrim not doing well?" articles that are being writen.
Also, screw anyone that didn't see this movie purely on Cera's involvement. He's pretty good at the one character he usually plays anyway but here he actually makes a focused effort to play against that type, and does well. Seriously people, please see this movie. -
I think we were too busy trying to find the download, than rather venturing out of the house.
There are fewer video game and comic book nerds than you think, especially as most people are unfamiliar with the Scott Pilgrim comic itself.
It's aimed at too narrow a demographic to be a big hit, and expect similar disappointment with the oncoming onslaught of second-tier superhero movies.
Plus, Michael Cera isn't funny. His popularity confounds me.
Here's the problem – this movie should have been made for Youtube, a'la "Dr. Horrible". Plot, boss scene, denouement. Repeat, releasing 10 minute intervals and saving lots of money while generating buzz. I can't see it due to having a generation gap. My daughter loved other movies he's been in, and it was so annoying that I can't watch them until she moves out next year. Until then, I happily hang up my geek card and will wait to dust it off at such time that I have time to be geeky. Geekiness is a very personal thing – I appreciate Cera's position. He's trying to represent something very personal and individual in the geekiness thing. It's hard for one geek to relate to another well, let alone go pay 15 bucks for an actor to represent one properly. Kudos to him for being cutting edge and at least attempting something normally reserved for Revenge of the Nerds. He truly stands alone, and that deserves respect.
Sorry it isn't working out right now, but take comfort that American Idol is finally struggling as well. It's about time, and I'll take that trade any day. -
There is also a big problem with the assumption that because they made a 'nerd film', nerds automatically are going to love it. I have no interest in seeing Scott Pilgrim.
Too many fucktards see Michael Cera's face and then immediately shut off their brains.
Forget that Scott Pilgrim is the most original thing they'll see all year.
Forget that Cera kicks ass in this movie.
Forget that WE are the movie's target audience.
Forget that Edgar Wright has genius comedic timing and the movie is full of geeky in-jokes and audio cues.
I am disgusted by my own people this weekend.
Didn't surprise me at all. From the first time I saw the trailer I said "THAT movie is gonna be a HUGE flop!" and I was right on the money! The whole concept is stupid for a movie. I thought who wants yo see this other than a hyperactive 10 year old!
I wanted to see Scott Pilgrim this weekend, but every movie theater near me (and there are several) were only playing it on one screen. One screen means less times to go see it. This equals more difficult to fit it in the schedule.
Scott Pilgrim chose one of the absolute worst weekends it could open on. Just based on trailers and public viewing habits, think of stereotyping average viewers.
Ok, we have a Julia Roberts chick flick. That will take out majority of females and female leading couples. (Hey just a quick majority analysis here). Then we have the star led Expendables with Michael Bay like explosions. Of course this will take the majority of guys and male leading couples. What's left is Pilgrim fighting Inception for third. You have Cera opening an action movie against a movie with the biggest action movie actors ever.
Why make the choice? My nerd clan from college all congregated in Austin (some driving 7+ hours) for a double feature of "Scott Pilgrim" and "The Expendables" last weekend. We had to go to two theaters and I forked up cash for a sitter so you know this was no joke. Absolutely worth the trouble. Vegan Police and a tsunami of faceless badguy corpse parts. What could be sweeter?
Great reviews, I wasn't sure about The Expendables but will give it a go now!
The reason it came in 5th is because some of the nerd/geeks that are suppose to go see it are watching it online. I'm not saying its right but that life.
I blame the marketers for Scott Pilgrim. The moment the trailer came out online, I was stone cold pumped about this particular movie. The music sounded awesome, the visuals were fantastic and the dialouge sounded hilarious. What do I get from the mass marketing on television (and lets face it most people are still getting info on movies from those commercials)? I get really lacking 30 second spots featuring what looks like a movie for just teens. This movie goes far beyond that. They marketed it just like Kick Ass and that was another awesome movie that tanked because it looked like it was a movie for just 13 year olds rather than a really good genre breaking movie. I feel that the people in marketing thought that this movie (Kick Ass and Scott Pilgrim) would only do well with really young people and wouldn't appeal to adults who grew up in 8-bit culture. Were they every wrong. This movie was awesome (SP) and it would have done better if more people were exposed to the stunning visuals on television.
These were two of the films we were choosing between last night when we decided to go to the movies on a whim (the other being The Other Guys). I'm glad we made the choice to go see Scott Pilgrim. This film was made for me and other geeks just like me. My wife (being a geek, herself) and I absolutely loved it. The scene where Scott jumps out the window when Knives shows up unexpectedly at his apartment was the funniest thing I've seen in years. I could not stop laughing! Great read, J.C.!
Expendables a jock movie?! WHAT????
Listen as a geek that grew up through the eighties they were the superheroes, the ones fighting aliens, the ones that were real life versions of my G.I. Joes! Martial arts and action movies are as much a draw to geeks and nerds as slacker video game refrencing flicks are.
I saw Scott Pilgrim too. I loved the books, and the movie was a cinematic feat…BUT…it lacked a little heart. There was nothing in the movie to make me believe Ramona was worth fighting for, that Scott was worth cheering for, but it was a fun ride to be sure, and I too am a bit surprised in how it opened. Bizzzarrre. What's more bizarre is why they didn't have it come out this week opposite "Vampires suck".
What in the books made you think Scott was worth cheering for or Ramona was worth fighting for? Isn't it kind of the point that they're very immature and have inflicted a lot of emotional pain on others?
I haven't seen the movie yet, but I did come across this great article by Linda Holmes for NPR that criticizes lazy film critics for reviewing the audiences (or perceived intended audiences) for Scott Pilgrim. I think it's spot on and worth the read – http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129150813
@Thom – nothing in the books did. It was a longer story though and he was much more tolerable. I think in the shortened time to have a character that is hard to root for makes it harder to watch.
Scott Pilgrim rocked the Triforce, and I saw The Expendables today. I can sum it up like this… The Expendables = 2HRS OF HUGE FUCKING EXPLOSIONS. It was fun but it makes Avatar look like a fucking Oscar film.
Here is a comic to help illustrate what happened at the box office between Scott Pilgrim and The Expendables.
Aww, Scott Pilgrim post! My friend read the graphic novels as they were released so the movie was a huge deal to her. So huge a deal that she got me hooked on it too. We saw it three times. I'm still bummed it did so crappily in theaters but I know it'll be huge in DVD sales. Small victory.

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Chris Hughton is happy to deal with the gamut of emotions in football – as long as his Norwich City squad is pulling in the same direction.
The Canaries welcome Martin O'Neill's struggling Sunderland to Carrow Road tomorrow (4pm) looking to extend their run to eight Premier League games without defeat.
A clean bill of health following Wednesday's draw at Southampton will certainly help – the third time in four trips City have had to come from behind to earn their point.
And while some Norwich fans picked up on the reaction of skipper Grant Holt to his late substitution – heading straight down the tunnel following a tough night's shift – Hughton believes the more important things go on away from the gaze of the fans.
"I think sometimes those things can be read into too much," said Hughton. "What is far more important is what is said behind closed doors and the spirit that you have in the team.
"Sometimes players make mistakes and as managers and coaches we have to accept that at times. It is a very emotional game and what you want is players that are desperate to play, that are frustrated when perhaps they are not playing or things are not going so well. You want those type of emotions.
"But far more important than all of that is what is spoken behind closed doors and how you deal with any situations."
The Canaries are currently one of the form sides in the top flight, which represents an impressive turnaround from the early season struggles that one point had plenty of people outside Norfolk already writing City off as relegation fodder. And while their current run has relied on picking up their wins at Carrow Road, Hughton is more concerned about keeping their points total ticking over – wherever they come from.
"The players deserve everything they have had in recent games and they haven't been able to get these results without putting in the work they have," said the Norwich manager.
"What has been pleasing is the last three games away from home they have been behind and we had to get ourselves back into the game, which meant we have had the ability to finish strongly in games.
"That is something that is always pleasing but as I've continually said, we at the football club know what we have to put in to get results in this division and they have shown that in abundance.
"We went through a period earlier in the season when our form was good but that first win took longer than we wanted to come, but then once you get that there is that little bit of relief all round.
"Certainly away from home there are so many tough tasks, tough games, that first win can take longer. But as long as you are accumulating points, which we are at this moment, then it is pleasing."
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I think our "mates down south" should renew their sponsorship from Fisons' fertilizers. A marriage made on the compost heap ...
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The eponymous compost is produced just across the Festeruary from 1p5wich, in Levington. Their organisation has virtual disintegration.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
The team are doing brilliantly. They are playing as a team and considering the small amount of money spent to put this team together as against the multi millions other clubs have been spending I think the whole Norwich City structure deserves a big round of applause. How can any supporter be dissapointed with their showing so far?
Saturday, December 1, 2012
In Holt we trust. A warhorse, not a show pony. Just watching Darren Eadie on socceram [leg end]. Big head or small body?
Saturday, December 1, 2012
At least at NCFC we have players who care, and show their emotions, unlike some contributors clubs who only go through the motions.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
I suppose there are plenty of `motions to go thro` down Portaloo Lane, Wiv! ;-)
Saturday, December 1, 2012
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carrots are my fav!
Carrots are always a standby, but my favorite would have to be sugar snap peas!
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Carrots and tomatoes!!
Definitely carrots are the best.
raw broccoli! I love how many different variety of hummus there! I also love it with stone ground wheat crackers, or plain rice cakes.
sliced bell peppers and cucumber. mmmmm
yum! i love baby carrots…
carrots or mushrooms are divine!
I know this isn't a vegetable, but salsa goes amazingly well with hummus. So maybe tomatoes? haha


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PR No. 287
Press release
The Nation is United to protect the country against any adventure – Federal Minister for SAFRON, Engr. Shaukatullah
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Pakistan is in abundance of natural resources. It has oil, gas, marble, granite, copper and gold mines. "Allah Al-mighty has gifted the land of Pakistan with rich resources in the shape of fertile lands which is producing the highest quality of crops and having mountains full of minerals and other natural resources", said Federal Minister on the occasion of oath taking ceremony of the newly elected chairman and Vice Chairman of All Pakistan Marble Industries Associations (APMIA).
The Minister said that the present government was fully committed to address the problems of the business community. He assured that his doors were opened for every possibly help for the development of the marble industry. "The exploration of the minerals will not only bring revolution in the socio-economic life of the local people but it will be a source of foreign exchange for the country as well", the Minister said.
Earlier, the Outgoing Chairman of the Pakistan Stone Development Corporation (PASDEC) Mr.Ehsanullah Khan briefed the Minister on the achievement made by the Corporation during the last three years. He said that PASDEC is on the way of progress. We have exported the refined stone worth of 76 million dollars and in the end of this year we have the target of 100 million dollars. The Minister said that this was a great achievement on the part of PASDEC as it has delivered in such an unhelpful situation. He said that it was the greatest sources of happiness as marble cities in the districts of Buner and Chitral of Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw would be functioned and Loralai marble city in Balochistan would be completed soon. He also appreciated the role of PADEC for the establishment of Mozaic training centre in Islamabad for the women and said that through this centre they women would capable to get their livelihood with honour and dignity. He assured them that he would help them for the approval of proper cabinet policy regarding the marble and other mineral related issues.
At the end he appreciated the efforts of outgoing Chairman of APMIA Mr. Hidayatullah Khan and congratulate the newly Chairman of APMIA Nawab Sikandar Khan Jogazai and hoped that he would continue the pace of progress with honesty and full devotion.
While talking to the media the Minister said the nation is united to protect the country. The people of Pakistan will not be suppressed with any super power. He said and added that the contribution and sacrifices of Pakistan in the war against terror must be acknowledged. He said that the US current tendency was damaging the cause of terrorism and it would help those sections who were against the peace in the region.
PR No. 288
Press release
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday held bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Jordan, Solomon Islands, Malta, Serbia, Mozambique, Belarus, Myanmar and Macedonia on the sidelines of the 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, says a press release received here today from New York.
She discussed ways to improve bilateral ties of Pakistan with these countries and to enhance cooperation in economic, political and diplomatic spheres. The interactions also focused on ways to expand market access of Pakistani products as well as establishing new markets in several regions of the world.
The Foreign Minister highlighted the valuable contribution made by Pakistan for upholding the principles and purposes of the UN Charter as well as its contribution for the international peace and security in its capacity as the largest contributor of peacekeeping troops for UN Peacekeeping operations.
She highlighted the sacrifices made by Pakistan in its struggle against the scourge of terrorism and extremism and called on the international community to recognize its efforts.
PR No. 289
Press release
Foreign Minister briefed by UN Emergency Relief Coordinator
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar accompanied by Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon was on Monday briefed by the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under Secretary General for OCHA Ms. Valerie Amos in New York on UN's response to recent floods in Pakistan, says a press release received here today from New York.
The Foreign Minster while recalling her on-ground experience from last year's floods described the extent of human and material loss caused by the recent rains and flooding in southern Pakistan. She appreciated UN's support and called for better coordination by UN agencies in delivering of assistance.
The UN, last week, launched the Rapid Response Plan (RSP) for Pakistan Floods 2011. The Plan asks for assistance worth US $ 357 Million to help the Government of Pakistan in its efforts to respond to the needs of people affected by rains and flooding in southern Pakistan. The USG informed the Foreign Minister that US$ 27 million have been committed by donors so far.
PR No. 290
Press release
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.The Rehabilitation Department/Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Government of Sindh has issued a consolidated statement of relief goods dispatched so far to rain affected districts of Sindh up-to 27th September, 2011.
The figures of the statement are:-
Total Tents/Shelters 316,171
Total Family Packs 1,621,817
Total Blankets 73,648
Total Water Purification Unit 3,266
Total De-watering Pump 73
Total Drinking Water 324,689
Total Mosquito Nets 63,538
Total Rice (50Kg Bags) 36,655
PR No. 291
Press release
Pakistan is a safe heaven for investors seeking sustainability and profit
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Pakistan is potentially a $30 trillion resource endowed economy estimated at the current market prices, without any value additions which is roughly double the size of US GDP. If Pakistanis are able to achieve value added entrepreneurial knowledge, innovation, interactive marketing skills and best practices which our Singaporean friends have achieved, Pakistan could become easily among world's top global economies from the current ranking of 25th in the world. High Commissioner of Pakistan Syed Hasan Javed said while addressing the students and faculty of Wee Kim Wee Centre of School of Business of Singapore Management University at a luncheon talk on "Rising Pakistan: Opportunities for Singapore", says a press release received here today from Singapore.
He informed the audience that Pakistan provides a safe haven for investors seeking sustainable and profitable destination for diversifying their portfolio. Pakistan's investment policy allows for 100 percent repatriation of equity and profits. Nature has bestowed Pakistan with great advantages of regional connectivity, resource endowments and soft power strengths. These elements can be used to build a sustainable, profitable and strategic partnership, in line with the vision of the leadership and in accordance with long term interest of the future generations of the two countries. The world is transforming at an extraordinary pace. All nations, societies and individuals have to keep pace with these changes which are fuelled by the forces of demography, technology, soft power and economy.
High Commissioner mentioned that Pakistan has 700 multi – national corporations (MNCs), out of which includes more than 200 from People's Republic of China and Hong Kong SAR. He termed Pakistan and ASEAN, as two pillars of Asia's stability and prosperity.
PR No. 292
Press release
PM calls on the President
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today.
Current political and security situation in the country was discussed during the meeting.
The devastation caused by floods in Sindh and the relief and rehabilitation measures were also discussed.
The upcoming meeting of the political leadership of the country in order to evolve national consensus on current situation also came under discussion. Reposing confidence in the ability of democratic leadership to stand united at all times that call for unity, the President expressed the hope that the country's political leadership would be able to reach consensus on issues of national concerns.
The President hosted lunch for the Prime Minister.
Later, the two leaders were also joined by Ch. Ahmed Mukhtar, Federal Minister for Defence, Secretary General to the President Mr. M. Salman Faruqui and Foreign Secretary Mr. Salman Bashir in their conversation.
PR No. 293
Press release
Chief Minister Balochistan calls on the President
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.
Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today.
Matters relating to law and order, political situation and developmental projects in the province were discussed during the meeting.
PR No. 294
Press release
China's security is Pakistan's security: PM Gilani
Pakistan-China all weather Friendship: Chinese Vice Premier
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Chinese Vice Premier Mr. Meng Jianzhu called on the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani here today at the P.M House and reiterated that China categorically supports Pakistan's efforts to uphold its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Pakistan is the only country in the world that enjoys the status of all-weather friendship with China, said the Vice Premier.
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani responded by saying 'your friends are our friends, your enemies are our enemies and your security is our security.'
The Prime Minister quoted his speech on the floor of House in which he said, 'Pak-China Friendship is higher than mountains, deeper than oceans, stronger than steel and sweeter than honey'.
The Prime Minister referred to the visit of the Chinese Premier last year when he addressed the Parliament leaving memorable impact on the people of Pakistan and Parliamentarians.
The Prime Minister said that he had an excellent visit to China in May this year and held very useful meetings with the Chinese President and the Prime Minister on a wide range of issues including trade, communication, Culture, Defense and terrorism.
The Prime Minister commended the Chinese assistance in the aftermaths of earthquake, Attabad Lake, rehabilitation of the IDPs of Swat and Malakand, floods last year and now to cope with the devastating rains in the province of Sindh, inundating vast areas of the province and destroying the cotton and sugarcane crops.
The Prime Minister underscored the need to undertake exchange of visits of Parliamentarians to learn from each other's experiences and also facilitate to enhance contacts at the people's level.
The Prime Minister referred to the existing multi-dimensional co-operation between the two countries in various sectors like economy, agriculture, infrastructure, energy and culture etc. He is very pleased to know that Information Technology and its exports from Pakistan to China has earned widespread recognition in China, and Pakistani IT companies are doing booming business, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister particularly mentioned the co-operation between the two countries in the fields of terrorism, intelligence sharing and anti-narcotics. 'We will co-operate with you to the extent you want us to co-operate, assured the Prime Minister Gilani.
The Chinese Vice Premier thanked the Pakistani Prime Minister for the heartwarming words about Pakistan-China friendship adding that the relations between the two countries have been nurtured through the generations and expressed the resolve to keep the legacy in the same direction.
The year 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations and the history bears it out that both the countries are friend indeed, the Vice Premier said.
The Vice Premier said that he had very meaningful and productive meeting with the President of Pakistan and the military leadership of the country. He stated that the Chinese Foreign Ministry will issue a statement supporting Pakistan's efforts to uphold its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Prime Minister of Pakistan thanked China for a categorical statement extending support to Pakistan when it needs the most.
The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the President and the Prime Minister of China.
PR No. 295
Press release
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh called for a fair opportunity for Pakistan's exports to international markets as he argued that a Pakistan-U.S. relationship centering on economic interests would endure, in contrast with fickle nature of past transactional ties. "We feel if we are simply allowed to trade like other countries, if barriers are not imposed... we will do just fine," he said, speaking at Washington's Atlantic Council. Dr Shaikh said Islamabad has no desire to depend on aid forever. "We are not looking for (a) perpetual kind of government-to-government help. What we are looking for is a chance for our people to be allowed to compete with the rest." Islamabad has been urging the United States to reduce high tariff on its textile products in order to spur the country's exports but, according to experts, Washington lobbies and opposition in Congress to preferential trade programs, have thwarted any headway. A bill on allowing preferential access for Pakistani and Afghan products from specially designated reconstruction opportunity zones has been around for several years without any worthwhile progress. The finance minister told the think tank gathering of South Asian experts that Pakistan has had episodes of external assistance during wars—in the 1960s during the cold war, in the 1980s during the Soviet Union-Afghanistan war and now in the first decade of the 21st during the anti-terror war. Twenty years back, we won a conflict together in Afghanistan but sadly we lost the peace. And the countries including this country (U.S.) paid a price for it and Pakistan paid the highest price for this, apart from Afghanistan. We don't want to lose the peace again. We want that this time we learn from the past and try to ensure that the relationship is based on a broader footing. That is why both governments are trying that the economy acquires centrality in the relationship. I am confident that if that be the case, the partnership will endure," said Dr Shaikh, who also met senior American officials at the State Department during his stay in Washington for IMF-World Bank annual meetings. The finance minister underscored that Pakistan-U.S. relationship is very important for the whole world and it should not be seen from a narrow angle but in a broader perspective. "In my conversations with my friends—there is no such talk," he said, when a participants wanted to know what would be the impact on Pakistan's economy if Washington resorted to aid cut moves. The U.S. spent half a billion dollars under the Kerry-Lugar bill in the last Pakistani financial year which ended in June, he said. Pakistan, he said, is committed to repaying $1.2 billion due in the current financial year to the International Monetary Fund. "I think there is no danger or threat of Pakistan not having funds to pay back IMF," he said, citing comfortable levels of foreign exchange reserves. Pakistan, he noted, has a history of always paying back their debts. So it is I think not even an issue that is of concern to us at this point," said the minister. In answer to a question, Shaikh also pointed out that some developing countries have been subjected to much deeper and frequent scrutiny while developed economies grappling with very serious troubles have seen much softer examination. Earlier, the finance minister and his team of economic managers discussed ways to expand investment and business opportunities with members of U.S.-Pakistan Business Council at the Chamber of Commerce. Dr Shaikh touched on the background and current state of the national economy and said despite facing worst floods, the Pakistani economy has begun to show resilience, particularly in the external sectors. He reaffirmed Islamabad's commitment to wide-ranging reforms and economic growth to reduce poverty. The finance minister held out commitment to facilitating foreign investment into various sectors of the economy and said a wide majority of the foreign companies has been reaping high dividends in Pakistan. Also, national institutions like State Bank and Federal Board of Revenue are working independently, free of any government interference, he said. Accompanying the finance minister are top economic managers including Finance Secretary Dr Waqar Masood Khan, Acting Governor State Bank Anwar Yasin, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Nadeem ul Haq, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue Salman Siddique, Secretary Economic Affairs Abdul Wajid Rana and Minister Economic at the embassy.
PR No. 296
Press release
PM approves service rules for recently promulgated Career Structure for Health Personnel (CSHP)
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the service Rules for the recently promulgated Career Structure for Health Personnel (CSHP) serving in federal health institutions and related organizations, under the Federal Government.
PR No. 297
Press release
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Japan will finance the second round of polio eradication drive in Pakistan with an amount of $65 million through globally known Bill and Melanda Gates Foundation, officials said. An agreement has been signed to that effect, Abdul Wajid Rana, Secretary Economic Affairs Division said after a meeting with vice president of Japan International Cooperation Agency. The new round of polio vaccination begins shortly. The official explained that Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have purchased the $65 million soft loan from Japan. That loan will convert into a grant for Pakistan, as it is the Foundation that will pay off the loan. The money will be used in Pakistan through government channels including the Economic Affairs Division and a new division, which coordinates efforts between the federal and provincial governments on polio eradication.
PR No. 298
Press release
Impressive turnout as Pakistan Armed Forces Day marked in Kuala Lumpur
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Pakistan Armed Forces are fully committed to fighting the menace of terrorism and a strong will demonstrated by the Pakistani nation and successful operations conducted by our armed forces against terrorists are a testimony to our resolve.
This was stated by Defence Advisor to Pakistan High Commission in Malaysia, Commodore Zahid Akram in his welcome address to a grand function held here in the Malaysian capital to mark the Pakistan Armed Forces Day.
General Tan Sri Dato Sri Zulkefeli Bin Mohd Zin, Chief of Defence Forces Malaysia, graced the event as Guest of Honour while Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz bin Hj Jaafar, Chief of Navy, and General Tan Sri Dato Sri Rodzali bin Daud, Chief of Air Force, were among an impressive turnout of High Commissioners, Ambassadors, senior military and civil officials from Malaysian government and a large number of military attaches from different Missions in Kuala Lumpur.
The celebrations started by the playing of national anthems of Malaysia and Pakistan followed by a cake-cutting ceremony performed jointly by General Tan Sri Dato Sri Zulkefeli Bin Mohd Zin, Chief of Defence Forces Malaysia, and Mr. Masood Khalid, High Commissioner for Pakistan in Malaysia.
In his welcome address, Pakistan High Commission Defence Advisor Commodore Zahid Akram highlighted the sacrifices rendered by the Pakistani people and its Armed Forces, saying "no other society and no other armed forces have suffered as much as we in Pakistan in the fight against terrorism". "Pakistanis are a nation which is strong and resilient and committed to fighting the menace of terrorism," he said.
He also underscored the growing military-to-military relationships between Pakistan and Malaysia, saying the defence ties between the two countries started in earnest in 1959 when officers of Malaysian Armed Forces started training in Pakistan military institutions. "Since then, these ties have grown stronger with each passing year," he said, extending heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Malaysia and the Malaysian Armed Forces for their support to Pakistan in hours of need.
PR No. 299
Press release
Islamabad: September 27, 2011.Two Day International Hajj Conference which is jointly being organized by Ministry of Religious Affairs and Cultural consulate of Iran Embassy, at Marriot Islamabad has begun today. The inaugural session was presided over by Parliamentary Secretary Mr Habib Ullah, secretary religious affairs Mr Shukat Hayat and H.E. Mashallah Shakree Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan. The delegates from China, Tajikstan, Iran and Bangladesh are also attending the conference. Besides foreign dignitaries, the prominent local Ulemah, Scholars and political leaders are also among the participants.
In the inaugural address the secretary religious affairs welcomed all the participants and threw light upon the friendly relations of Pakistan and Iran. He also emphasized on need of the solidarity of Muslim Umah. He further said that Hajj provides an excellent opportunity to promote interaction among the Muslims all over the world. Hajj, he said, is an occasion which allows the Umah to forget all differences and stand united. The parliamentary secretary Mr Habib Ullah highlighted cultural, religious and historical relation between Pakistan and Iran. Mr Mashallah Shakree extended thanks on the behalf of Iranian Government to the Government of Pakistan for arranging this conference.
It is pertinent to point here that various scholars will present their papers during the conference. The conference will end tomorrow evening.
PR No. 300
Press release
Islamabad: September 27, 2011
Federal Minister for Communications Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan has constituted three members Inquiry Committee to investigate the causes of accident and to fix the responsibility of negligence of bus No.FS-4186 took place on 26-09-2011 at 1854 hours in the area of Salt Range (M-2) due to which 34 school children lost their lives and 55 received injuries. In this regard IG NH&MP has issued a notification. The committee comprising of the following members will furnish its detailed report/findings with in 05 days.
1. Dr. Muhammad Shafique, DIG HQ/Motorways Chairman
2. Mr. Shahid Yar Khan, DIG Training & Evaluation Member
3. Mr. Muhammad Ali Khan, AIG (General) Member
The committee will determine the causes and will fix the responsibility of the fatal accident. The committee will submit its report to the Minister for Communications Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan within 05 days. Before that the Minister for Communications Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan and IG NH&MP Zafarullah Khan visited the DHQ Chakwal and Fauji Foundation Hospital Kallarkahar lat night and inquired the health of the injured students and also assured the full cooperation by the Ministry and NH&MP to the parents of the injured school children. While talking to media at the accident place, the Minister for communications announced the committee to determine the causes of accident. The Minister also ordered to dispatch the dead bodies through NH&MP Ambulances to Faisalabad and the NH&MP complied the orders, accordingly.
PR No. 301
Press release
Islamabad: September 27, 2011President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the challenge and the opportunity for Pakistan and China was to reshape their exemplary friendship into a modern twenty-first century partnership.
This he said during his visit to the Chinese embassy to participate in China's National Day Celebrations.
Addressing the gathering at the Chinese embassy, the President said that with October First in sight, he wishes to felicitate the people and Government of the People's Republic of China on crossing yet another grand, historic milestone. The people of Pakistan, the President said, join their Chinese brethren in celebrating that important turning point in world history, the formal proclamation by Chairman Mao of the founding of the People's Republic.
Lauding Chinese unprecedented achievements and success story, the President said that never before in the annals of history had a people taken hold of their destiny so resolutely, marched forward with such distinction and accomplished such great feats.
The President said that first October 1949 marked not only the birth of the People's Republic, but also the birth of a miracle, a brilliant chapter in the story of human kind. This Chinese miracle continues to unfold to this day, he said.
He said that in arts and craft, in culture and commerce, in social and economic development, in science and technology, indeed in any and every field of human endeavor, China continues to break barrier after barrier, cross one threshold after another. We rejoice in your success, he continued.
He said we also celebrate the friendship between our two peoples and it is not a coincidence that 2011 was also being celebrated in both China and Pakistan as the Year of Sino-Pak friendship.
Terming as his proud privilege to carry on the mantle, the President said that it is a matter of great pride that the foundations of historic Pak-China partnership were laid by the founder of Pakistan People's Party, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, and was carried forward resolutely by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.
The President said that together, the two nations have supported each other through thick and thin and forged ahead, hand in hand. Together, he said, our future generations, will accomplish much.
The President, on this occasion, also thanked the Government and people of China for their timely assistance for the flood victims in Sindh. Expressing hope that the people of Pakistan would be able to overcome this calamity with the assistance of friends in the international community, the President said that Chinese help was the mark of a true friend, for which, the Pakistani people were truly grateful.


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These systems come in a wide range of sizes to suit different needs. Right from a single tap model to a whole campus can be handled. We have both Low pressure and High Pressure models. Initially our executive would give a demonstration and make sure it treats your water well. Then he would explain the models that can suit your premises. He also estimates the cost of total installation.
These systems come with 1 year guarantee and 4 years for the media, ensuring minimum media service life of 4 years. The systems are serviced at your call within 24 hrs. At your door in Chennai. Outstation installation and onsite service support not possible. However we can use Bus service courier and get servicing done. It costs very less and the job for us is to collect at bus stand, service and return by evening at the bus stand. We have lot of our customers in outstation enjoying these products to the fullest.
Flow reduction, impurities visible is indications for service call. Generally the call comes once every 18 – 24 months. The retainers are changed and the media is acid washed and returned. Probably in old systems the media might ask for a change.
For your information we have roughly estimated the cost of installation including plumbing works. As per your requirement you could down size from below the closest option. We would be only pleased to come over, inspect and give the exact estimate.


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I have been seeing a lot of heart shaped bokeh's round the innernette and I thought,
these are great…but we can do better. Upside down crosses? Dollah signs? That's more like it. If you can do math and use sharp tools then what are you waiting for!
Bokeh is a Japanese word referring to the the blur created by the aperture of your lens in the areas that are outside of your depth of field. By placing a filter samller then your aperture on your lens, you can manipulate the light causing the bokeh to reflect the shape.
- Prime lens and a DSLR
- Sturdy Paper like Card Stock/Manila Folder/Construction paper
- Sharp Edge like an x-acto knife
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Xanax (JK)
Formula for the size of your shape:
Focal Length / Aperture = Size of your shape in mm
I used a 50mm lens with an aperture of 2.0 (50/2 = 25 mm.) Trace your lens or the uv filter and cut out the circle adjusting the size so it can pop onto the front of your lens without tape (I have seen more elaborate ones but I like to be able to switch between them quickly.) Lightly fold the circle in half twice so that you have found the middle. Measure out a 24mm by 24mm square, and draw your shape inside. My x-acto knife skills are not very precise, but you get the idea. Enjoy!
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How to Make Vintage Hairstyles – They are classic hairstyles of the past do not use curling irons or hair dryers. Instead, the lasting tresses were created with fingers, pins, clips and lots of hairspray. Use the following instructions for three different types of hair styles: vintage pin curls, rag curls and waves a finger. All must begin with a slightly damp, clean hair.


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Dear Stijn, What a cool name. Are you studying English in Holland?
A good poem in English for a student and anyone else is 'My candle burns at both ends, it will not last the night... ' It is by Edna St. Vincent Millay or Emily Dickinson. You can find it here, I think. Good luck.


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We enjoyed the long weekend spent with eight members of our family in this and one of the smaller lodges behind ours.
hard to find cabin was dated and you have to pay for your gas and electric ..but enjoyed it and would go back
Really enjoyed our stay we took our two dogs and had a chilled few days good location not far from local village , fishing lake was right in front of the lodges. Owners were very friendly and once you had settled in left you alone.
If you want to get away from it all, this is a great place to go.
Beautiful place thank u carol
Most relaxing place I've ever been and the kids really enjoyed themselves :)
The location was good being close to Criccieth and the beach and ideal for fishermen as the lake is huge. Take care of the large potholes on the unmade drive up to the lodges and don't expect to find a reception desk on arrival.
Lovely setting being based on the fisheries ideal location with plenty of things to do just a short drive away! Perfect if you have dogs loads of walks within 20 minutes drive of the location!..
Absolutely stunning place to stay & not far from the beach, Castle, shops etc. It was great value for money & as a family we very much enjoyed our stay. We will be booking again & look forward to our return. Staff are very friendly & welcoming. Overall, a perfect holiday!!
The lodge is in a really nice location, but quite remote, it about a mile up a farm track and a reasonable way from shops, restaurants etc but only a few minutes by car.
Lodge was very tired looking needs complete refurbishment. Holes in sofa lumpy carpet. Lovely surroundings although too remote for a family with a baby. Also gas/electric was very expensive. Suitable for fishermen but wouldn't advertise for young families.
not worth the money. it certainly wasn't VIP
Didnt see staff much couldnt tell where ''reception'' was
Beautifull place lovely people but be aware of the cost of gas
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Darren Criss is returning to Broadway in the title role in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." The "Glee" actor step into the role of the East German transgender glam-rocker on April 29, 2015. Criss made his Broadway debut in 2012 in "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." He assumed the role from Daniel Radcliffe.
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George Takei's personal and heartfelt show about Japanese-Americans imprisoned during World War II has found a spot on the Great White Way this fall with him in a starring role. "Allegiance," a multigenerational tale with two love stories that's framed by a Japanese-American war veteran looking back on his family's time in a Wyoming camp, is set to begin previews on Oct. 6, 2015, at a Shubert Theatre still to be announced.
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Jim Parsons is set to star in a stage adaptation of the humor book "The Last Testament: A Memoir by God" on Broadway. The play, called "An Act of God," is adapted by its author, David Javerbaum. Performances begin May 5, 2015, at the Studio 54 theater.
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Sienna Miller is joining the revival of Broadway's "Cabaret" for the show's final six weeks. The "Foxcatcher" actress will replace Emma Stone as Sally Bowles, opposite Alan Cumming, beginning Feb. 19, 2015. The musical is slated to close on March 29.
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Kelsey Grammer is returning to Broadway in the musical "Finding Neverland." The "Cheers" and "Frasier" will join "Glee" star Matthew Morrison in the musical directed by Diane Paulus that explores the Peter Pan book's back story. Previews begin in March 2015. Grammer, a five-time Emmy Award winner, earned a Tony Award nomination for his work in "La Cage aux Folles."
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"Glee" star Matthew Morrison has been announced as the star of the Broadway production of "Finding Neverland," playing "Peter Pan" author J.M. Barrie. Previews begin in March 2015. Morrison previously appeared on Broadway in "Hairspray," ''South Pacific" and "The Light in the Piazza," for which he was nominated for a 2005 Tony Award.
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Keira Knightley will make her Broadway debut in 2015 as a beautiful but doomed heroine. The Roundabout Theatre Company said that Knightley will star in "Therese Raquin," a stage adaptation of the Emile Zola novel. It will be directed by Evan Cabnet and begin previews on Oct 1.
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Al Pacino will return to Broadway in 2015 in a new play by David Mamet written with the Oscar-winner expressly in mind. Producers said Pacino will star in "China Doll" directed by Pam MacKinnon starting in October 2015. Additional casting is to be announced later. Pacino will play a wealthy man about to retire and marry a younger woman when his plans are shaken by a phone call.
Elisabeth Moss will play the insecure heroine of "The Heidi Chronicles" in a Broadway revival slated for February 2015. Producers said the "Mad Men" star will play the lead in the portrait of a woman who takes a 20-year journey beginning in the late 1960s and changes her attitudes about herself, men and other women. The play will also star Emmy Award-nominee Jason Biggs of "Orange Is The New Black" and "American Pie" fame, Tony Award-nominee Bryce Pinkham from "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" and will feature Tracee Chimo, late of the play "Bad Jews."
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Actress Vanessa Hudgens is Broadway-bound. She's due to star in the revival of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Lowe's musical "Gigi" in 2015.
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Michael C. Hall's next step is going to be gender bending one -- the former "Dexter" star will play the rock chanteuse at the center of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway. Producers of the Tony Award-winning musical revival say Hall will pull on a miniskirt and play the German transsexual Hedwig at the Belasco Theatre starting Oct. 16, 2014, through Jan. 4. Hall will be taking over from Andrew Rannells, the Tony Award-nominated star of "The Book of Mormon" on Broadway and HBO's "Girls." Rannells, in turn, replaced Tony-winner and "How I Met Your Mother" star Neil Patrick Harris. Rannells ends his run Oct. 12.
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Emma Stone is taking on Broadway for the first time in the fall of 2014. The "Crazy, Stupid, Love" star will appear in "Cabaret."
Helen Mirren is bringing "The Audience" to New York City. Producers of Peter Morgan's play said Mirren will return to Broadway as Queen Elizabeth II in the work that wowed London audiences and earned the actress an Olivier Award. Previews in New York start Feb. 17, 2015, and it will run through June, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry.
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Sherri Shepherd will make her Broadway debut as the wicked stepmother in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," she announced on "The View" on Aug. 5, 2014. She'll appear in the musical opposite Keke Palmer in the title role beginning Sept. 9 at the Broadway Theatre.
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Actress and singer Keke Palmer is stepping into the title role in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," making her the first African-American to play the part on the Great White Way. She'll take over the role beginning Sept. 9, 2014, at the Broadway Theatre. Palmer, 21, is stepping into the sparkly shoes first worn by Tony-nominated Laura Osnes, then put on by "Call Me Maybe" Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and currently worn by Paige Faure, who launches a national tour in the title role this fall.
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Producers of Terrence McNally's Broadway-bound revival of "It's Only a Play" have added a little "Harry Potter" magic -- Rupert Grint. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Potter film franchise, will make his Broadway debut alongside Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham and Emmy winner Megan Mullally. The revival will play the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre and opening night is Oct. 9, 2014.
Jake Gyllenhaal is heading to the Great White Way. The "Prisoners" star will make his Broadway debut this winter, according to The New York Times. Gyllenhaal has been cast in a production of Nick Payne's "Constellations," which become a breakout hit when it made its debut on the London stage in 2012. Preview performances will begin on Dec. 16, 2014, at the Manhattan Theater Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theater. The play will open on Jan. 13, 2015.
Actors Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick will star on Broadway together in a revival of Terrence McNally's "It's Only a Play" beginning in fall 2014.
The ensemble also will include Tony Award winner Stockard Channing, Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham and Emmy winner Megan Mullally. Jack O'Brien will direct.
Maggie Gyllenhaal will make her Broadway debut in the fall of 2014. Roundabout Theatre Company said on Feb. 11 that Gyllenhaal and Ewan McGregor will play illicit lovers in the revival of "The Real Thing," Tom Stoppard's play about relationships and infidelity. Previews begin Oct. 2 and it will officially open Oct. 30 at the American Airlines Theatre.
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Bradley Cooper is coming back to Broadway in the fall of 2014. The "American Hustle" actor will star in "The Elephant Man," about a disfigured man in Victorian London whose own inner goodness forces people to reevaluate their notions of beauty. Cooper previously appeared on Broadway in 2006 in "Three Days of Rain."
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"Call Me Maybe" singer Carly Rae Jepsen has had her calls returned by Broadway. Producers of "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella" said on Dec. 29, 2013, that the Canadian singer-songwriter will take over the role of Cinderella starting Feb. 4 for 12 weeks. She'll take over from Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, and will star alongside Fran Drescher ("The Nanny") playing Cinderella's stepmother.
James Franco and Chris O'Dowd will make their Broadway debuts next year as unlikely friends in a stage adaptation of "Of Mice and Men." Producer David Binder said on Nov. 26, 2013, that Franco will play George, and Irish actor and "Bridesmaids" star O'Dowd will play Lennie in the revival, which starts performances in March at the Longacre Theatre.
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Michelle Williams will make her Broadway debut in a role best known by Liza Minnelli -- Sally Bowles in "Cabaret." The Roundabout Theatre Company confirmed on Sept. 4, 2013, that the former "Dawson's Creek" and "Brokeback Mountain" star will join Alan Cumming in the revival. Williams takes over after Emma Stone withdrew due to scheduling conflicts. Previews begin March 21, 2014, with an opening set for April 24 at the Studio 54 theater on Broadway. Cumming, who will be reprising his 1998 turn as Master of Ceremonies, recently ended a one-man "Macbeth."
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Denzel Washington is returning to Broadway. Standing with his wife, Pauletta Pearson, on the red carpet at the premiere his new movie, "2 Guns" on July 29, 2013, the Oscar- and Tony-winning actor said he's set to appear in a revival of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." "We start previews in March," he added. Washington, 58, won a Tony Award in 2010 for his leading role in the play "Fences."
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The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Pensacola.
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The Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) bus route 63 services the airport, departing roughly every hour on weekdays, between 6am and 5pm. On weekends the bus runs less frequently. Shared shuttles, taxis and limousines can also be hired at the airport and cars can be rented.
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@Mammmood - I can't answer your second question, but as to the first question, don't put hair gel on your microphone! You will most likely ruin it in the process if you do.
A microphone is a porous instrument and the gel will probably get in and damage your sensitive electronics. If you are going to use a couplant of any kind I would recommend getting couplant material for your microphone.
Actually, I'd recommend that you go to a sound studio first and get their professional opinion as to why you're not getting the sound quality that you want. It may be that you just need an amplifier and that the microphone itself is working just fine.


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I guess there are enough games like Gene Effect out there to say there's an exploration genre. These games tend to be about as vague as the genre they would belong to would be, but in general they involve a lot of moving about a big open space and the occasional bit of collecting, photographing, or, as in Gene Effect's case, scavenging. There is one thing beyond exploration they often share, and Gene Effect is no different. It too has absolutely stonking visuals.
Even though it's a side-scroller on a small screen, the bevy of lighting effects and detail work on show gives the dark caverns of Gene Effect a very impressive 3D effect. There's the glow of the fauna against the dankness of the rock, the smooth integration of the HUD, the graceful animation, all complemented by the ambience of a soft, subtle soundtrack. It's one of the most impressively presented iOS games I've played to date, and clearly a lot of work has gone into making it so visually appealing.
It's great that the visuals are so impressive, because there isn't much in this game beyond exploring and scavenging. It's designed to be slow-paced, right down to the sluggish drift of the mining ship through the long caverns, and that's fair enough. Some people will lap up the relaxed approach to finding hidden materials, the occasional bit of puzzle solving, and the easily negotiable nature of the enemies. And there's no shortage of caverns to explore either, although for the current price that's expected. Still, there's a feeling that there needs to be something else in this game because those occasional other elements are very shallow, very simple, very brief distractions from the main thing you'll be doing, namely moving about really rather slowly. It doesn't help that the story, which has the potential to be interesting, is presented in impenetrable walls of text. In large doses it feels like a slog.
Even with all the content, for the current asking price it's difficult to recommend Gene Effect as something that will definitely be enjoyed. But as something peacefully simple but exceptionally pretty, Gene Effect will be right up the alley of many an iOS gamer.
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