text:
%% Image selected per Image Pickin' thread: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1299127259092911300
%% Please do not change or remove without starting a new thread.
[[quoteright:350:[[Literature/ArseneLupin http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/LupinBW_3875.jpg]]]]
[-[[caption-width-right:350:Hello, monsieur. I'm just borrowing your jewels. Oh, and your wife. Don't mind if I don't shake hands before departure, I'd hate to take your watch... the last thing you have.]]-]
->''Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity''
->''There never was a cat of such deceitfulness and suavity''
->''He always has an alibi and one or two to spare''
->''Whatever time the deed took place, Macavity wasn't there!''
The [[SpearCounterpart male version]] of the ClassyCatBurglar may lack the cat jokes and themes, but he makes up for it with roguish good looks coupled with a breeding and style that manifests as a suave and debonair manner. He's usually a [[TheCasanova charmer]], too--think Film/JamesBond without the government authorization. Creator/CaryGrant used to play this type of character frequently.
He steals for the challenge/pleasure of the job and generally avoids violence while [[KarmicThief restricting his targets to those who can afford the loss]]. More importantly for {{plots}}, the character will often go out of their way to stop more serious crimes--especially with lives at stake--either on their own or with the help of the police. As such they [[ConMenHateGuns often adhere]] to ThouShaltNotKill and/or are {{Technical Pacifist}}s. Murdering your target or stealing from them at gun point is not very gentlemanly. It's not uncommon for the GT to give at least a part of the goods he steals [[JustLikeRobinHood to the poor]], often while very cynically commenting on social injustice and how the rich surely got their wealth with dirty methods, so it's only fair to steal from them and then give to those who need it.
Like the ClassyCatBurglar, the Gentleman Thief usually regards the police with a certain amount of disdain and condescension, and frequently leaves behind "{{calling card}}s" announcing who performed the crime; especially confident versions may announce their targets in advance to ensure a challenge. With a WorthyOpponent such as a SympatheticInspectorAntagonist chasing him, they may have a less adversarial relationship, verging at times on friendship such as leaving BigBad crooks behind for him to take the credit arresting (and when the opponent is of the opposite gender, fraught with {{UST}} of the DatingCatwoman variety). They're usually a BadassInANiceSuit, occasionally doing the TuxedoAndMartini look. As he may not enjoy ''actual'' risks, the Gentleman Thief may decide that gambling is beneath him and [[FixingTheGame cheat instead]]. Expect him to do so with sophistication. If he does gamble, expect him to be almost supernaturally lucky, or a tournament-grade player without peers. In many cases, they steal because they can and for the thrill, not out of an actual monetary need (since they are often rich)--though it may be a way to stave off RichBoredom. This is also why they will never give up thievery for simple gambling.
They do exist in RealLife, yet their most usual technique is not stealing per se, [[ConMan but more like conning the victim]].
Sometimes overlaps with PhantomThief or KarmicThief. See also ScoundrelCode.
* Ijyuin Akira, the Man of Twenty Faces, in ''CLAMPSchoolDetectives'': a young gentleman thief, he steals according to the direction of his two mothers. This character is based on Japanese mystery author Edogawa Ranpo's "Fiend With Twenty Face".
** This character also reappears as "Twenty Faces" in ''Manga/TheDaughterOfTwentyFaces'', who, among other things, steals national treasures that have been mislocated due to war to return them to their rightful place.
* The titular ''Franchise/LupinIII'' is usually portrayed as a chivalrous thief, who only targets those who can afford it, or [[AssholeVictim simply have it coming]]. But it usually isn't long before he ends up revealing revealing [[FunPersonified his playful side]]. Though when it comes to women, he ranges from [[ChivalrousPervert a chivalrous perv]], to a HandsomeLech. DependingOnTheWriter, that is.
* The titular character in ''FromEroicaWithLove''; the title is actually what he leaves on his calling cards.
* Cobra from ''Manga/SpaceAdventureCobra'' is a gentleman thief in a SpaceOpera setting. Despite being one of the most wanted criminals of the galaxy, he ends up helping the Space Police and battling the Space Mafia more often than not.
* Black Rose, [[spoiler: aka Keith Harcourt]], from ''AshitaNoNadja'', is the perfect example of the GT with social leanings as he snarks at the idea of philanthropy and ''noblesse obligue'' which Nadja and [[spoiler: his twin brother Francis]] supports. [[spoiler: Later, however, he decides to give up stealing--because Francis [[WrongfullyAccused has been mistaken as him]] ''and'' is [[TwinSwitch willing to go to jail for his sake]].]]
* Dark from ''Manga/DNAngel'' is called a PhantomThief, but he's definitely an example of a Gentleman Thief as well. He steals only works of art, sends a warning letter before every steal, and definitely thinks less of the cops. It's also later revealed that he has a reason for why he steals.
* ''Manga/DetectiveConan'': the illustrious Manga/MagicKaito (if he isn't too perverted too count). However, his exploits are surprisingly mundane, using disguises to escape instead of stylishly flying with his cape/glider. At one point, he even resorts to swimming all the way from a ship to the harbor to escape.
** And, on a related note, we have the ''Anime/LupinIIIVsDetectiveConan'' anime special, where Conan chases after Lupin and Co. [[spoiler:and they have to team up to rescue Ran, who's been caught in a massive conspiracy]].
* Phoenix, the male lead in ''HoneyHoneyNoSutekiNaBouken''. Also the JerkWithAHeartOfGold to the female lead's {{Tsundere}} PluckyGirl.
* Mamoru "Tuxedo Kamen" Chiba in the [[Manga/SailorMoon manga]] and [[Series/PrettyGuardianSailorMoon Live Action]] version of ''Franchise/SailorMoon'', though only to find the Silver Crystal so he can recover his long-lost memories, and he stops when they do find it and becomes solely a superhero. Sailor Moon even comments "He's just like Lupin the Thief! He's hot!" when she first sees him in the manga. It causes severe friction between him and the Senshi in the live-action version.
* Lunlun meets one of these in the Egypt episode of ''HanaNokoLunlun'', a charming and stylish middle-aged man who plans to commit quite the robbery of Ancient Egyptian jewels/relics/etc. and tries to use her as his UnwittingPawn. [[spoiler:Uncommonly for this type of character, he ''is'' captured by his InspectorJavert--but by that time [[AllLovingHero Lunlun]]'s innocence and kindness has touched his heart, and is last seen keeping flowers in his cellar]].
[[folder:Comic Books]]
* The Phantom Blot of the '40s, a Disney villain.
* ComicBook/{{Gambit}}, from ''Comicbook/{{X-Men}}'': charms the ladies while taking their pocketbooks.
* ComicBook/{{Fantomas}}, going so far as to wear a top hat, opera cape, and cane while performing his second-story jobs. (He eventually stopped doing that, however.)
* Fantomex, also from ''Comicbook/{{X-Men}}'' and the ''{{X-Force}}'', who Grant Morrison [[CaptainErsatz based]] on classic pulp characters Literature/{{Fantomas}} and ComicBook/{{Diabolik}}.
** In the first issue of ''[[TheAdjectivalSuperhero Uncanny]] X-Force'', he raids the Tower of London on a wager with [[WolverinePublicity Wolverine]] and, upon losing (Logan beat him to the vault), agrees to pay Logan with a case of cognac, worth "two million dollars a bottle". It's not about the money, but rather, it's simply "his poison".
*** This was heavily implied to be a bet between the two where the loser had to buy a case of alcohol for the winner.
* ComicBook/TheRiddler from ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'', occasionally. His personality varies, actually.
** The Penguin started out this way but eventually settled into a role as a semi-legit restauranteur/arms dealer.
* Zagar, by the Italian comic artist Jacovitti. This thief, master of disguises, is a parody of this trope.
* ComicStrip/ModestyBlaise and Willie Garvin.
* ComicBook/SpiderMan:
** The elderly criminal the Black Fox. (His schemes usually revolved around making a big score so he could ''retire'' from crime.)
** There's also Walter Hardy, father of the [[ClassyCatBurglar Black Cat]]. Unfortunately, he's something of a subversion in that he keeps retiring because he causes more harm than he intends to. In regular comics continuity and the 90s cartoon, he's tricked into working for Nazis and nearly gets them a SuperSoldier formula. In TheSpectacularSpiderMan, he became TheAtoner after killing [[spoiler: Uncle Ben]] in a moment of weakness.
** Marvel also has Shen Kuei, aka "The Cat" (he even has a tattoo of a cat on his chest), who is both this trope and a rare male example of the ClassyCatBurglar at times. He's not only a skilled thief, but he also has martial arts skills that rival his arch enemies, Shang-Chi and Iron Fist.
* [[TheDCU DC subversion]]: the ComicBook/GentlemanGhost may put on airs at times, but he's a highwayman through and through.
* The BlackKnight from Creator/DonRosa's Disney comics, who is a rather obvious CaptainErsatz of Arsene Lupin.
* SteveDitko [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed this Trope]] in the ''MrA'' story "Count Rogue".
* Michael Baffle was a one-shot [[TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks Golden Age]] foe of Franchise/{{Batman}} (and obvious {{Expy}} of ''Literature/{{Raffles}}'').
* DeconstructiveParody in the ''{{Viz}}'' strip "Raffles the Gentleman Thug", in which the titular character is a well-spoken, aristocratic JerkAss who goes around beating people up for no reason.
* Subverted with Hunter Rose in ''ComicBook/{{Grendel}}'', who has all the usual hallmarks (stealthy, cultured, literary, overeducated, has been known to wear a tuxedo at times) but is actually a ruthless organised-crime boss who kills huge numbers of sometimes completely innocent people.
* The Rogue from ''TheMazeAgency'' (who never actually appears on stage). His CallingCard is a note informing his victims that their stolen paintings have been selected for his 'Rogue's Gallery' and 'signed' with a cartoon figure (a la Literature/TheSaint's haloed stick figure).
* The DC anti-villain/anti-hero The Shade has been presented this way since the 1994 series, ComicBook/{{Starman}}, though he hasn't done much thieving recently.
* [[DonaldDuck Paperinik]] started out as this, and his first heist was to steal Scrooge's money-filled ''mattress '''as he was sleeping on it'''.'' Even now, as a superhero, he's capable of stealing anything, as shown that time he decided to track down the local kingpin of crime by faking an amnesia-motivated FaceHeelTurn to get approached and literally stole ''half of Duckburg '''single-handedly''''' (he later gave everything back).
** His in-universe inspiration lord Quackett/Fantomius (of whom Paperinik uses a modified version of the costume and took the gadgets used in the first story) was one in the Duckburg of the RoaringTwenties, to the point the trope name is present on both the title of his own series ''and'' the {{Calling Card}}s he leaves at every heist. His love for the challenge is so great that, in the second story of his series, his answer to the chief of the police proclaming he wouldn't be able to break out of prison once he succeeded in arresting him was to let himself get arrested and unmasked as lord Quackett, tell the guard that night he was supposed to burgle a safe, break out without anyone noticing, burgle the safe, ''get back to jail from the main gate and break out again in a way that convinced everyone he wasn't lord Quackett'', being extremely polite and gentlemanly all the time ([[JustifiedTrope after all, as the second son of an English duke, he actually is a gentleman]]).
* Casanova Quinn from Matt Fraction's ''ComicBook/{{Casanova}}'' was one of these for a while...until he became a [[SpyFiction Martini-and-Absinthe-flavoured]] superspy.
* Baron von Geigern in ''Film/GrandHotel'' is a partial subversion. He actually fits the trope quite well--urbane, sophisticated, suave gentleman hotel thief--except for the fact that he's apparently being forced to be a hotel thief due to being deep in debt to bad people.
* Creator/AlfredHitchcock's ''Film/ToCatchAThief'' follows John Robie (Creator/CaryGrant), a reformed Gentleman Thief, as he attempts to discover who has been framing him for a new spate of burglaries. It turns out to be a ClassyCatBurglar.
* "Sir Charles Lytton, the Notorious Phantom", David Niven's ([[TheOtherDarrin or Christopher Plummer's]]) character in the ''PinkPanther'' movies.
** Niven also plays Colonel Matthews, the titular character of ''The Brain'', where he, two petty crooks, and the mafia attempt to hijack a train transporting the NATO millions to the new NATO headquarters. Hilarity ensues.
* Pierce Brosnan plays a millionaire trying to be a Gentleman Thief in ''TheThomasCrownAffair''. "It's just a game, love; it's just a game."
** Complete with [[spoiler:a literal calling card: a pencil with the name of his firm left plainly at the scene of the final caper]]!
** And, of course, the original 1968 film starring Steve [=McQueen=].
* Sean Connery's character in ''{{Entrapment}}'' is just the bearded Scottish version of Pierce Brosnan's Irish ''Thomas Crown''. Except Connery shares his screen time with a ClassyCatBurglar and the infamous LaserHallway.
* Robert De Niro's character in ''Film/{{Heat}}'', Neil [=McCauley=], is a somewhat more realistic version of the Gentleman Thief.
* Basically every protagonist in ''[[Film/OceansEleven Ocean's 11]]'', ''Ocean's 12'', and ''Ocean's 13'', as well as the antagonist "Night Fox" Toulour, though to a lesser extent.
* The film version of ''Film/TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen'' boasts the cheeky Cockney rogue Rodney Skinner, 'Genn'lemun Thief', as the Invisible Man, in lieu of the psychotic original Invisible Man, [[Literature/TheInvisibleMan Dr. Hawley Griffin]]. Skinner apparently stole Griffin's invisibility formula. He kind of [[SubvertedTrope fails at]] the whole [[LoveableSexManiac "gentleman"]] part. [[LoveableRogue But he's adorable anyway]]. He's kind of a CompositeCharacter; he has the powers of Dr Griffin, who was a SociopathicHero at ''best'' and would have made it nigh-impossible to avoid an M-rating without toning down his character a bit,[[note]]and yes, we know trying to adapt one of AlanMoore's works to the screen while keeping it PG-13 or under is missing the point, but what can you do?[[/note]] and the backstory of [[Literature/{{Raffles}} A.J. Raffles]].
* The titular character of Jean-Pierre Melville's gangster movie ''Bob le Flambeur'' (''Bob the Gambler'') is incredibly well-dressed, stylish, debonair, and gentlemanly.
* Cobb from Creator/ChristopherNolan's low budget feature debut, ''Film/{{Following}}''.
* Cobb and Eames from Creator/ChristopherNolan's later and slightly more expensive feature, ''Film/{{Inception}}''.
* Hudson Hawk in ''Film/HudsonHawk'', who sings showtunes to synchronize his robberies.
* Simon Dermott in ''HowToStealAMillion''.
* Flynn Rider from ''{{Disney/Tangled}}'' starts out as this.
* Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) in ''Film/TheScore''. He even owns a jazz club.
* Frank of ''Film/RobotAndFrank'' is not particularly classy or refined, but still shows aspects of this archetype, such as his meticulous research before each job and his insistence that only "those insurance company crooks" will get hurt from his heists.
* Literature/{{Fantomas}} is a literary and cinematic Gentleman Thief from France. He's also kind of a psycho-murderer as well. Crazy name, crazy guy.
* ''Literature/{{Raffles}}'': Raffles is a character who has been around in literary form since the 1890s. Invented by E. W. Hornung, who meant him to be a subversion of the trope: definitely not a nice guy, and stealing for profit rather than for fun or altruism. (See further discussion under DepravedHomosexual.) It was no use, though; Hornung's readers saw Raffles as glamorous anyway, and later incarnations of the character invariably make him into a hero.
** See [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Raffles the other Wiki]] for a list of works featuring Raffles. Also recently appeared as a minor character in the webcomic ''Webcomic/ScaryGoRound''.
** The difference between Raffles as created by Hornung, and Raffles as developed by others was parodied by Jon L. Breen in "[[CaptainErsatz Ruffles]] versus Ruffles", where the no-good crook and the heroic adventurer are brothers: A.J. Ruffles and R.J. Ruffles.
* ''Literature/ArseneLupin'', titular thief of the series of short stories and books written by Maurice Leblanc between 1905 and 1939, and five additional volumes written by Boileau-Narcejac in the 1970s. This Gentleman Thief moonlights as a detective. He was the precursor of [[Franchise/LupinIII Arsène Lupin III]], and is pretty much the {{Trope Namer|s}}, as the first collection of short stories on the character is called ''Arsène Lupin: Gentleman Cambrioleur'' (Arsène Lupin: Gentleman Burglar). He's also the TropeCodifier, exhibiting many of the tropes associated with this trope and PhantomThief: {{Calling Card}}s, being a MasterOfDisguise, announcing his crimes ahead of time, fighting evil criminals and displaying a general romantic attitude.
* Flambeau is a clever, strong, joking, and very tall jewel thief of the ''Literature/FatherBrown'' series by Creator/GKChesterton. His name means "''torch''" in French. He liked to use paradoxical disguises (as in ''The Queer Feet''). After several encounters with Father Brown, he gave up crime and [[HeelFaceTurn reformed]].
* Subverted to pieces in the essay ''Memoirs of a Private Detective'' by Creator/DashiellHammett:
-->''Second only to Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is Raffles in the affections of the daily press. The phrase "gentleman crook" is used on the slightest provocation. A composite portrait of the gentry upon whom the newspapers have bestowed this title would show a laudanum-drinker, with a large rhinestone-horseshoe aglow in the soiled bosom of his shirt below a bow-tie, leering at his victim, and saying: "Now don't get scared, lady, I ain't gonna crack you on the bean. I ain't a rough-neck!"''
* Literature/TheSaint, AKA Simon Templar, was such a Gentleman Thief in the original stories (and also mixed race as well, unusual in those days) that [[Series/TheSaint the TV series]] cleaned him up a lot, though not entirely.
** The Saint doesn't quite fit the trope, in that he was in the habit of murdering criminals as well as taking their money. On one occasion, he [[spoiler:tied the villains of the story up in an abandoned house, to which he then set fire, leaving them to burn alive]]. Granted, they were going to do the same to him and his cohorts, but, still, not entirely gentlemanly behavior.
* Nobby Cranton from the ''Literature/LordPeterWimsey'' novel ''The Nine Tailors'' pretends to be a Gentleman Thief. The only impediment is that he isn't a gentleman.
* Philip Collin, aka Professor Pelotard, from the various books and short-stories by Frank Heller. One thing that helps make Collin into one of the more memorable gentleman thieves is the fact that his first crimes are the same as his creator's, who, before becoming an author, was a swindler who went into a self-imposed exile in order to escape the Swedish police.
* ''Literature/TheBaron'' was John Creasy's version of ''Literature/TheSaint''.
* Literature/NickVelvet (from a series of short stories by Creator/EdwardDHoch) is a professional thief for hire, with a peculiar specialty: for a flat fee, he steals only objects of negligible apparent value. Since his first appearance in ''Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine'' in September 1966, he has stolen such things as an old spiderweb (which he was then obliged to replace), a day-old newspaper, and a used teabag. His original fee for a theft was $20,000. In 1980, he raised it to $25,000 at the urging of his long-time girlfriend Gloria (who met Nick in 1965 when he was burgling her New York apartment); in the 21st century, his fee has risen to $50,000. Unlike many fictional thieves, Nick usually works alone on his thefts--in fact, until 1979, Gloria believed that Nick worked for the U.S. government.
* "Slippery" Jim diGriz, the protagonist of ''Literature/TheStainlessSteelRat''. Living in a future where only a genius could ever make it as a crook, he considers himself a public benefactor by spicing up the lives of local police and keeping the money in circulation.
* John [[strike:Smythe]] Tregarth from Elizabeth Peters' ''Vicky Bliss'' series.
* Silk, also known as Prince Kheldar, from ''Literature/TheBelgariad'' and the ''Malloreon'', is an excellent example of this. Of course, he is also a spy. And a successful entrepreneur to the point that he can get away with the Mallorean government being aware of him being this trope and a spy (well, an important and very good spy. [[PlanetOfHats All Drasnian merchants are assumed to be spies]]), simply by being so integral to their economy that it'd crash if he withdrew.
* ''Literature/TortallUniverse'':
** George Cooper of ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' is King of the Thieves and keeps "court", which has rules that he follows. He's a WorthyOpponent to the Lord Provost and has no problem befriending a couple of pages.
** Rosto the Piper in the ''Literature/ProvostsDog'' books is sometimes speculated to have been a Scanran noble or similar because he's clearly well-educated and considered to be a very sensible Rogue.
* The Thieves Guild in Literature/{{Discworld}} is said to run special courses for Gentleman Thieves. It's one thing being robbed, but it's annoying to learn that your possessions were stolen by a man in a borrowed suit.
** The Discworld Assassins' Guild has a large proportion of gentleman members; this is because the Guild runs one of the best schools on the Disc, specialist subjects aside, and many upperclass boys get their education there before going on to other careers. It's not all upperclass males, though; the school now has two all-girls houses, and offers scholarships to prospective students who are too poor to pay the fees but show potential to be ''[[PsychoForHire really good at killing people]]''.
** [[Discworld/GoingPostal Moist von Lipwig]] may have scammed people out of all their money, but he has never committed a violent crime. Plus, after the challenge of his new job wore off, he turned to breaking into ''his own building''.
*** Rather deconstructed, for that matter: Mr. Pump points out that, despite Moist's rules and Gentleman nature, he's still killed [[DisturbingStatistic 2.338 people]].
** Although in ''Discworld/MenAtArms'', at least Edward D'Eath seems to think there could be no such thing as a gentleman thief: "If he had trained as a Fool, he would have invented satire and made jokes about the Patrician. If he had trained as a Thief (of course, no gentleman would ''dream'' of being trained as a Thief) he would have broken into the palace and stolen something very valuable from the Patrician."
* Seregil and, later, Alec in Lynn Flewelling's ''Literature/{{Nightrunner}}'' books.
* The titular character in the ''Literature/{{Montmorency}}'' series is an interesting twist on this. He is a gentleman and a thief, but not both at the same time [[spoiler:at first]]. He often struggles about which one is his real self and ends up progressing from a common pickpocket to a [[spoiler:spy for the British government]], at which point he truly becomes a Gentleman Thief.
* The series title of Scott Lynch's ''Literature/GentlemanBastard'' (''The Lies of Locke Lamora'', ''Red Seas Under Red Skies'') gives a nod to this trope and to the nature of the central protagonists.
** Locke is pretty much a deconstruction of this trope: his deeds inspired the legend of the "Thorn of Camorr", who is a gentleman thief, but the real Locke Lamora will not hesitate to [[KickTheDog kick a few dogs to reach his goals]], even if he still have [[EvenEvilHasStandards his standards]] (after all, he is also [[spoiler:a priest of the 13th]]), hence the ''bastard'' (singular) in the series title. Because of his intelligence and education, people may expect this of him, even knowing that he is a thief. He speculates about this at one point, after he punches out his elderly woman captor, who apparently never considered that he would do such a thing, to gain an antidote to her poisoning and escape.
* Kelsier and his crew from ''Literature/{{Mistborn}}'' by Brandon Sanderson.
** Breeze however is the culmination of this trope in the group. He lives the fine wines and finer suits, and is the most larcenous of the team, whereas the others are usually a little more hands on and prone to mingling with the skaa.
* The Jackal, in Catherine Fisher's ''Literature/TheOracleTrilogy'', is a pretty good example.
* Jack Foley, an Creator/ElmoreLeonard character (from ''Film/OutOfSight'' and ''Road Dogs''). While he worked as a bank robber, he made a point of never using a gun while robbing more banks than anyone else in the FBI databanks. In the film version of ''Film/OutOfSight'', we get to see him in action, using only the ''suggestion'' of violence to rob a bank teller: he even talks politely with the stressed-out girl during the whole ordeal, to the point where she reflexively wishes him a good day when he leaves. It's only when he's [[EvenEvilHasStandards dealing with genuine thugs]] that Foley gets violent.
** In the follow-up novel, ''Road Dogs'', an FBI agent desperate to arrest Foley is only obsessed with the ex-con because he's worried that the media will some day find out about Foley's story and turn him into a Gentleman Thief anti-hero.
* Eli Monpress of ''Literature/TheSpiritThief'' is this, and also a wizard. His "light" (''it's hard to explain, you have to see it'', say all the spirits) makes it so that most spirits will do as he asks without a servant or a slave bond (as the good guys and the bad guys use, respectively), letting him pull off blatantly impossible acts of wizardry. His goal in life is to increase his bounty to one million golden standards (an insane amount, quoted as being more money than exists in the world).
* The ''Literature/InDeath'' series: you can be sure that Roarke became this as he became an adult. He is as suave as they come and is certainly an expert at stealing.
* Nicholas Valiarde (Donatien), a recurring character in Creator/MarthaWells's ''Literature/{{Ile-Rien}}'' series and the hero of the novel ''The Death of the Necromancer'', is a master art thief from whom no wealthy collector's mansion is safe.
* Panamon Creel from ''Literature/TheSwordOfShannaraTrilogy'' does an amazing impression of one of these, yet at the core he's far more of an AffablyEvil [[TheHighwayman highwayman]] than he is one of these, and he knows it, putting on the act in an attempt at convincing himself that he hasn't wasted his life.
* Quinn/[[spoiler:Alex]] from Kay Hooper's ''Once a Thief'' and ''Always a Thief'' novels fits this to a T, though he prefers the term "[[ClassyCatBurglar cat burglar]]".
* ''Literature/{{Dinotopia}}: Journey to Chandara'' has a highwayman who robs travelers of all their possessions and gives them all of their loot from the previous victim.
* Jean le Flambeur from ''Literature/TheQuantumThief'' is a transhuman version of the character archetype, closely based on Arsène Lupin. He's a master thief in a day and age when upload-collectives rule the Solar System, and minds are a dominant currency.
* Literature/{{Psmith}}, prone to occasional petty theft under the guise of "practical socialism", goes full-blown gentleman thief in his last installment, ''Leave It to Psmith'', wherein he's hired to steal a diamond necklace. He's hindered by the fact that some rather less-gentlemanly characters have been put onto the same job...
* Male [[Literature/MistbornTheOriginalTrilogy Mistborn]] have elements of this, due to their status as noblemen in a DeadlyDecadentCourt. Their female counterparts fall under ClassyCatBurglar instead.
[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
* Dennis Stanton, a RecurringCharacter in ''Series/MurderSheWrote'', was a Gentleman Thief in his first appearance, although in later appearances, he used his skills as an insurance investigator. He worked by three rules: he never steals from anyone who can't afford it, he never steals anything with sentimental value, and he makes sure that everything he steals is insured by the company who refused to pay for his late wife to have a lifesaving operation.
* Jerry Fagin, an international jewel thief who made a single appearance in ''Series/CagneyAndLacey'' solely to challenge Cagney to a duel of wits. His first action is to pull a heist and plant evidence all over the scene that points to the police department itself. When this becomes clear, Cagney immediately says, "Jerry Fagin! Nobody else would do this with such unmitigated . . . style!"
* Autolycus, the King of Thieves of ''Series/HerculesTheLegendaryJourneys'' and ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'' fame.
* The Cat from the ''FunkySquad'' episode "Diamond's Are a Cat's Best Friend".
* ''Series/RemingtonSteele'' was this kind of character before taking over his role as a private investigator.
* ''{{Hustle}}'' likes to play with this one. It's Albert's favourite character, despite him being a former cobbler. Mickey tends to be suave and debonair, as well. The others, not so much...
* ''[[Series/ItTakesAThief1968 It Takes a Thief]]'' was about a second generation Gentleman Thief who was caught and given the choice of prison or helping the government. He chose helping the government. Inspired by, though not based upon, the 1955 Cary Grant motion picture ''To Catch a Thief'' (see above). Notable for starring Robert Wagner as the thief and Creator/FredAstaire!!! as his father, who says at the start of every third season episode, "I've heard of stealing ''from'' the government, but stealing ''for'' the government?".
* Subverted in the ''Series/{{Psych}}'' episode, "Extradition: British Colombia." Pierre Despereaux seems to be one of these, but as it turns out it's actually an elaborate art-insurance scam: the owners let Desperaux steal the art (who then presumably sells it on the black market or perhaps keeps some of it himself), so the cash-strapped owners can collect the insurance money rather than having to sell the art themselves (which is rather embarrassing).
** Played straight when he comes back in later episodes. He lives up to his previously fake legacy, and really ''is'' an amazing thief and escape artist.
* While none of the main cast use this persona on ''Series/{{Leverage}}'', Archie Leach, played by Richard Chamberlain was [[ClassyCatBurglar Parker's]] mentor and appears to still be effective despite being retired.
** Personas within the group are often traded; while they always are the Brains, Grifter, Hitter, Hacker, and Thief, the victims they are helping never know their roles, and the bad guys are sometimes made to believe that the roles have been switched. Sometimes that's the plan, and sometimes it's in response to a thrown curveball. Nathan, as the Brains, does play Gentleman Thief at times, as have the rest of of them every so often. Some of the best episodes come when the team are forced into roles that are far outside their comfort zone. (Parker or Hardison grifting is always gold, especially when they're attempting to be a Gentleman Thief/Classy Cat Burglar. And you know Eliot. He probably [[DatingCatwoman dated a female Gentleman Thief once]]. Or four times. Who knows?)
* Neal Caffrey from ''Series/WhiteCollar'' presents himself like this but comes from a blue collar background and a large payout is his primary motivation for committing crimes. Flashbacks also show that if he is low on funds, he is not above doing basic street-level cons.
* Mamoru Chiba, aka Tuxedo Kamen, in the [[Series/PrettyGuardianSailorMoon Live Action]] [[LiveActionAdaptation Adaptation]] of ''Franchise/SailorMoon''.
* Steve [=McBride=], who is also known as a middle class thief (Creator/JamesMcAvoy's character in series 1-2 of ''Series/{{Shameless}}'').
* Carlton Dial from ''Series/FortuneHunter'' was a gentleman thief on the side of the angels.
* The Kings go after a gentleman thief in the ''Series/BreakoutKings'' episode "One for the Money".
* The Pontiac Bandit in''Series/BrooklynNineNine'' isn't technically a gentleman, but he's pretty much this trope in almost every other respect (or at least as close as a car thief who only ever jacks Pontiacs can get). He's an incredibly affable, friendly and likeable guy who clearly likes Detective Peralta, the police officer trying to catch him... but who clearly likes playing mind-games with Peralta and outwitting him to get away scot-free even ''more''.
* ''Series/MissionImpossible'': In "For Art's Sake", the IMF have to shut down a murderous gentleman thief and recover his store of stolen art.
[[folder:Myth and Legend]]
* Myth/RobinHood, in his usual classic portrayals, robs from the rich and gives to the poor. In some versions, he is a former Noble, making him more literally a Gentleman Thief.
[[folder:Video Games]]
* Franchise/SlyCooper is a cartoonish, [[TalkingAnimal raccoon]], video game equivalent. He even has his own WorthyOpponent in the form of Carmelita Fox, with whom {{UST}} is a pronounced, recurring theme.
* [[SkyPirate Balthier]] from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'' is the embodiment of this trope.
* Locke from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI'' (though he prefers the term 'treasure hunter').
* Zidane from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX''.
* Mr. L, Luigi's BrainwashedAndCrazy alter-ego from ''VideoGame/SuperPaperMario''.
* Mask☆[=DeMasque=], from ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorney: Trials and Tribulations'', who carries out his thieving with Literature/DonQuixote-esque enthusiasm. [[spoiler: The ''personality'' is not there, however, as Ron [=DeLite=] is a NervousWreck CowardlyLion who steals primarily to support his wife's expensive habits-he's an unemployed ex-security guard.]]
** The Yatagarasu in ''Investigations'', except the calling card is always sent ''after'' the theft...and what the Yatagarasu steals is [[spoiler:the "truth"]]. In other words, [[spoiler:they (yes, ''they'') uncover, steal, and deliver to the media incriminating information regarding people who otherwise can't be touched by the law, so that they'll actually be forced to pay for their crimes]]. The Yatagarasu's signature music is even CALLED Gentleman Thief.
* [[http://www.fullyramblomatic.com/games.htm Trilby]], from the ''VideoGame/ChzoMythos'' and its platformer GaidenGame, ''Trilby: VideoGame/TheArtOfTheft'', all by [[Creator/BenCroshaw Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw]], of ''WebAnimation/ZeroPunctuation'' fame, [[NiceHat who stole his hat]]. This is most pronounced in ''The Art Of Theft'': He only steals from the rich or other criminals, doesn't like resorting to lethal force, leaves his calling card with a picture of his hat, and anonymously donates one of his prizes to science. He'll even abandon heists if he's done too much damage (e.g. knocked out too many guards). After the events of ''5 Days a Stranger'', [[spoiler:he GoesMadFromTheRevelation and is captured and made to work for the government]].
* The Gentleman Thief from ''VideoGame/{{Zork}} I'', naturally.
* Risque the thief, from ''DokaponKingdom''. He acts similarly to Boo in the ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' series, but instead of a ghostly cackle, he has a roguish laugh and a NiceHat.
* Skye from ''VideoGame/HarvestMoon'' has--are you ready for this?--a "Maiden Chick Beam" that ''freezes'' women so that he can steal from them (of course, they're usually too busy swooning to stop him anyways). He also leaves a note before he steals, informing his targets of when he will arrive.
* SkyPirate Johnny from ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear''.
* Gentleman Jim Stacey from ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIIIMorrowind'', leader of the Thieves' Guild. And possibly the Gray Fox in [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion Oblivion]] as well.
** Gray Fox gets bonus points for being a literal example, as he is [[spoiler:Count Umbranox, Lord of Anvil]].
** The late former Guildmaster Gallus in ''[[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim]]'' definitely counted when he was alive--he once formed a steadfast friendship with a guy ''while he was robbing him''.
* P.B. Winterbottom from ''VideoGame/TheMisadventuresOfPBWinterbottom''. It's always pie but still, he never paid for it.
* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'' has Varric, a Merchant-Prince. [[EstablishingCharacterMoment He's even introduced]] stopping a pickpocket from robbing Hawke, pinning the thief to the wall with a crossbow bolt, then while he's trapped casually offers some advice on how to rob people;
-->'''Varric:''' You know, I once knew a guy once who could take every coin out of your pockets just by smiling at you! But you, you don't have the ''style'' to work Hightown, let alone the Merchants' Guild! ''[takes the coin back]'' You might want to find yourself a new line of work? ''[punches him and pulls out the bolt]'' Off you go!
** Hawke also falls into this role, at least in Act I where they're doing mercenary work and in the "Mark of the Assassin" DLC where s/he assists a beautiful assassin in stealing a priceless jewel. [[spoiler:Well, not really, but they are trying to recover something valuable]].
* What Colm from ''VideoGame/FireEmblemTheSacredStones'' grows into in his solo ending. If you get him to marry Neimi through supports, he gives it up to protect his new family.
* The Phantom class from ''VideoGame/MapleStory''.
* Daroach, leader of the eponymous gang of thieves in ''VideoGame/KirbySqueakSquad'', certainly gives off this vibe, what with the NiceHat and scepter. It's {{lampshade|Hanging}}d in a few of his hints in ''[[VideoGame/KirbyMassAttack Mass Attack]]''.
* In [[VideoGame/MonacoWhatsYoursIsMine Monaco: What's Yours is Mine]] this role is filled (Naturally) by The Gentleman.
* The Purple Zephyr in ''Wario Master of Disguise''. At least until Wario stole the magic cane which powered his transformations into his alter ego.
* Monsieur in ''Webcomic/{{Bandette}}'' is a highly-cultured, impeccably-mannered antiquarian book dealer, who is also a cat burglar who steals antiques and art objects from people who don't appreciate them enough.
[[folder:Web Original]]
* Jeremy Archer from ''Literature/ShadowOfTheTemplar''. He uses non-lethal weapons to avoid killing people during his thefts, has sexual tension with Simon, the FBI agent chasing after him in the first novel (which [[DatingCatwoman stops being tension]] soon after), and acts as an occasional consultant for Simon's team on cases involving more dangerous criminals or that involve his [[PhantomThief area of expertise]].
** Kind of subverted in that, while he's extremely charming, any time he charms a woman, he does it with tongue firmly in cheek. It's implied that basically everyone knows he's gay (the team doesn't know because Jeremy doesn't want to mess up Simon's life).
*** According to WordOfGod, he's bisexual with a preference toward men.
** Also played with in that he falls pretty well under ClassyCatBurglar (what with the SpyCatsuit and the DatingCatwoman with Simon), despite being [[RareMaleExample male]].
* TheOnion: [[http://www.theonion.com/content/video/bad_boy_fencing_star_implicated Bad Boy Fencing Star Implicated In Daring Jewel Heist]].
* Roman Torchwick of Creator/RoosterTeeth's ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}''. Well dressed in a white jacket and ascot, with a cigar and derby hat completing the look, full of snappy witticisms with a cane-gun for a weapon.
[[folder:Western Animation]]
* Stan's real father in ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad''.
* The one-shot character Malloy from ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons''. After being caught at the end of the episode, he graciously returns the items he has stolen--immediately followed by tricking ''the entire town of Springfield'' into searching for his buried stash while he escapes their jail.
* Phantom Limb from ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'' is another example. It is canon that Phantom Limb is the descendant of Literature/{{Fantomas}}.
* Barack Obama, [=John McCain=], and the rest of the thief club in the ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' episode "About Last Night". Trey and Matt mention that ''Ocean's Eleven'' was their inspiration for their theft plot, so that helps.
* Le Poodle from ''TeamoSupremo''.
* Red X from ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans.'' He also has a bit of a WorthyOpponent relationship with Robin that occasionally delves into FriendlyEnemy at certain points, with Red X deliberately placing himself in situations where he might be caught in order to help Robin (and, by extension, the rest of the Titans). It's made most obvious in the episode "Revved Up" when the two are racing on their motorcycles (and against other villains) in order to be the first to steal an already once-stolen case that is incredibly important to Robin. After a stray bomb throws Red X from his bike, Robin saves Red X's life by grabbing him out of mid-air and pulling him onto Robin's own motorcycle.
-->'''Red X:''' The briefcase ''really'' means that much to you?
-->'''Robin:''' ''[grimly]'' You have ''no'' idea.
-->'''Red X:''' Then go get it. ''[leaps off the back of the [[ThemeNaming R-Cycle]]]''
** Red X then proceeds to [[CurbStompBattle effortlessly take out]] ''[[CrowningMomentOfAwesome every other villain in the race]]'', along with their vehicles, in about five seconds.
* {{Popeye}} encounters one of these in "Choose Yer Weppins".
* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'': [[CloudCuckooLander Pinkie Pie]] describes Donut Joe as a Gentleman Thief {{expy}} of Franchise/JamesBond when she accuses him of eating the desserts on the train. ItMakesSenseInContext. Twilight Sparkle is ''very'' quick to correct her.
-->'''Twilight Sparkle:''' Joe is not sleek, stealthy Con Mane! He's big, gruff, and messy!
[[folder:Real Life]]
* In his memoirs, {{badass}} early-1900s detective Frederick Porter Wensley refers to the Spider, a brilliant Gentleman Thief who turned to a life of crime for a sense of adventure.
* The "Dean of American Bank Robbers", Harvey Bailey.
* John Dillinger counted.
* There was a period when the fashion for stage magicians included exploiting this image. When performing for wealthier groups, part of the act would usually include mingling with and pick-pocketing from the audience (and ostentatiously returning the loot).


text:
- Manual for the helicopter mom
April 20, 2013
What to do when the kids have grown and flown the nest. . . and then flown back? - Friends in faith
April 6, 2013
Spiritual groups are not only helping their members find 'answers' but also friends who have a karmic connect. - Erotica & ecstasy
April 6, 2013
India and Italy have many things in common, but perhaps the greatest is a shared zeal for romance, as this book of Indian love poems by an Italian…
- In This Section
- Entire Website
From the Times Of India
- Home
- > Society
- > Relationships
- > Strangers in the night
Strangers in the night
I almost cried on his shoulder, " says Sulekha Choudhury, talking about the stranger she met on the Munichbound train from Erlangen, Germany. "I'd always loved sitting by the window, gazing at the idyllic countryside whizzing past, " she smiles. But on that particular day she hoped for a friend to whom she could pour her heart out. There were only three other passengers in Choudhury's compartment and they were immersed in their books. "Just then, this guy suddenly looked up, smiled and asked if I was from Latin America. When I told him I was from India, he was thrilled. He told me he'd spent six months travelling around India as a tourist. He even remembered the song Aal iz well... I guess that's when an instant connect happened, " Choudhury says. Once the conversation started, "it was like I was talking to a long lost friend. And when he asked me if I was married, I almost started crying, " says Choudhury, who was still recovering from a breakup at the time.
"When I told him that I was facing problems in my relationship, he didn't ask for details. But from the tone of his voice and the understanding look in his eyes, it was evident he understood my pain. Of course, I did tell him how my then boyfriend had walked out on me. " Probably in a bid to show empathy to a fellow sufferer, Gerard (" my Munich train friend" ) told Choudhury about the problems he'd been facing. "His girlfriend was five months pregnant but was still not convinced about marriage. I guess he must have coaxed her into marrying him by now, " says Choudhury. Despite sharing intimate details of their lives, the two did not exchange phone numbers or email IDs. "We were like two very good friends just for that short span of time. But strangely, neither of us felt the need to meet again. I guess we'd poured our hearts out to each other so much that meeting again would have made us feel awkward - that's how I see it now, " says Choudhury. "And when we got off in Munich, he gave me a hug and just said, Aal iz well."
Fashion designer Madhu Jain remembers meeting "one of the kindest gentlemen" on a flight to New York. "The advice he gave me is something I'll always cherish. It's not that I couldn't have tackled the problem myself - but talking to someone who doesn't know you, your background, helps give you a very different perspective."
Way back in 1908, in an essay titled The Stranger, German philosopher and sociologist Georg Simmel wrote that a stranger enjoys the benefits of objectivity, non-stereotypical thinking and nonconformism. Strangers are the 'outsiders' who can be assigned roles that no other group member can play (such as advisers or mediators), because they are believed to be able to attain a level of objectivity that regular members cannot reach. They can, therefore, be better judges and sometimes even personal confidants. Adds consultant psychiatrist Dr Avdesh Sharma, "When we meet a stranger on, say, a long journey or holiday, we instinctively try to gauge a level of comfort with him/her. Of course, the person has be interested and be willing to talk to you about issues that interest you or your problems."
Aruna Paliwal, who once had to spend a few weeks at the Ayurvedshala in Kotakkal, Kerala, recalls how in the "chawl-type accommodation" friendships with total strangers helped in the healing process. "It doesn't matter what background you come from, everyone there has a problem. So they share their apprehensions, worries and sorrows and just have sympathy for each other. " Paliwal's 'neighbour' who was there for her daughter's treatment would often walk in just for a good cry - as she had to put up a brave front in front of her daughter and needed someone who'd understand what she was going through. "I, on my part, too needed an understanding person who could understand my pain and worries about my arthritis - stuff that I couldn't share with my children. Not because my kids wouldn't understand, but because I wouldn't want them to feel their mom is weak or too worried about her problems. There's no such embarrassment in front of someone who doesn't really know you, " Paliwal adds.
"Yes, a stranger has the advantage of not just being non-judgmental, " says Dr Sharma, "but also of not having any axe to grind with you. Your identity doesn't matter to him - he/she is unlikely to put it up on Facebook for the world to see. Strangers often become good listeners and 'pillars of strength' for the time spent together. " But not every stranger can be one whom you can open your heart out to. "These things happen by chance, " says Dr Sharma.
Many regard such 'encounters' as American psychiatrist Brian Weiss says, "for the working out of debts and responsibilities. A recognition of souls. " Media person Ambica Pathy talks of "bumping into this kind, elderly gentlemen a few times on different flights. It's strange how I've spoken to him about stuff I wouldn't talk so candidly about with my friends (for fear of ridicule), like my phobias and apprehensions about my work and relationships. With a stranger you have the advantage of anonymity and the belief that the person will not judge you or squeal on you. It's like a strange, unwritten rule between strangers - thou shalt keep all secrets. "
On Twitter, you can tweet about anything and, almost always, there's someone listening. There are people who tweet about stressful days at work, a family fight, or sometimes even the death of a close one. "When my dad passed away, I tweeted about it. Not for 15 minutes of fame, but because I knew it would give me strength, " says Harshad Sharma, a photographer. Sharma received dozens of reply tweets consoling him. Sharing the moment with his followers gave him emotional relief. "I was with my family and on Twitter together. People's replies gave me the strength to carry out all formalities without falling apart. "
Real estate consultant Pankaj Ahuja says the microblogging site provides a platform where people can vent. There have been times when his timeline has thrown up tweets from people who are going through all sorts of stress. "Once someone I was following tweeted about how he couldn't study. He sounded extremely demotivated and was going on about how he had flunked the exam previously, " says Ahuja. "I tweeted back at him with some pep talk and a 'forget about the past, start studying' message. " Ahuja believes conversations in 140 characters are enough to provide support to people on the edge.
Users like 24-year-old Ritika Darira believe tweeting online when emotionally distressed is sometimes easier than discussing the problem with friends. "Most of my followers are people I don't hang out with so they aren't judgemental, " says the social media professional. "And there's always someone ready to console or pacify you. "
Entrepreneur Sandeep Saxena explains how the Twitter India community is always ready to help. "You'll get help from strangers when you need it the most, " he says. He compares the community to passengers who commute together on the Mumbai local train every day. "You don't know their names, but know their faces. And when you're in trouble, they'll surely help you."
Of course there are those who can't afford to tweet in stream-of-consciousness style because their position or profession doesn't allow them that luxury. For instance, lawyer Amith Chandran created a separate account to tweet about things that make him angry. It allows him to express himself in a space where he knows at least someone is listening.
Register for Full Access to the Crest Edition
Don't have a Facebook Account? Sign up for Times Crest here.
Reader's opinion (7)
I liked this acticle and this so true
that most of us would have experienced
wen we plan our journey then at somewhere it hits about our fellow strangers from whom we think that we can share our ideas.........but among them only few were ideals.......so b4 opening our book...........just b precarious........
The best thing about sharing your problem with the total strangers is that u already have him by your side. It does not matter who is right or wrong. we feel comfort by seeing him or her in our side.... :)
yaa,its a good story n i also believe that sometimes it is better to share our problems with a stranger rather than a closer one.
very good.
completely agree with the article,sometimes a stranger's prospective to your life can be very helpful in judging where something really went wrong...........

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Khaled M headlines Depaul's 5th Annual Cafe Resistance! (Mon. Feb. 27th)
Fresh off a successful press tour through Los Angeles, Khaled M invades Depaul University this Monday Feb. 27th along with 4 time HBO Def Poetry Winner and "Louder Than A Bomb" founder Kevin Coval! This event kicks off their Israeli Apartheid Week for 2012!
Monday also kicks off a string of national/international tour dates for Khaled including: Manchester (UK), Univ of Illinois (Urbana), SXSW Music Festival (Austin,TX), Univ of Houston, Governors State Univ, Univ of Louisville, Michigan State, Univ of Kansas, Univ of Indianapolis, Univ of San Francisco and more!
WE ARE STILL BOOKING DATES! Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Full show details coming soon to the website and Khaled's Facebook Fan Page!
See you THIS Monday! Khaled looks forward to meeting you all! Follow @ThisisKhaledM


text:
Magical Tokyo City Lights in Bokeh Shots - Photographytuts
Takashi Kitajima brings magic to bokeh shots of Tokyo's magical night in another perspective. Looking at every photograph takes me back to my dreams – those moments when I see the world from afar, as if I'm sitting on some platform.
No responses
Q: Indoor Volleyball Pictures
A: Do you know?


text:
Sakura, i hate you sooo much, i wish i could kill her But (devil never dies), she doesn't deserves to be heroine of Naruto (shippuden), Hinata would make a better heroine than Sakura, SAKURA BURN IN HELL
Add a comment above
Top Opinion
Dunya Hyuga 2011/01/29 05:56:34rock falls on her slowly crushing the life out of her
More polls by TaZaRa
Sort By
- Maria Darling 2013/07/07 01:58:50livesHow the hell would people live without her?? Shes like the third best one of the top three medic in the ninja world...
- Hinata_S2 2013/01/31 11:01:35lives
- LucasKagamine02 2012/10/20 00:40:24rock falls on her slowly crushing the life out of her+1Lol
i personally think sakura should die
she's nothing special, and she's just a waste of space
She's one those really obnoxious characters that are full of themselves and believe they can protect those they care about when they can't even protect themselves
She quits being a warrior to become a medic ninja and is taken on missions for recovery purporses but who's the one that ends up needing the most support? exactly.
She's become useless(as if she wasn't before) like VERY. and i don't think she should be around anymore. not only that but i don't believe it's fair that the most loved characters had to die (Asuma,Jiraiya,Minato,Kushina... etc.) and Sakura, who's doing NOTHING, gets to be alive and well and gets all the freakin spot light like if she's some rare jewel of some sort
it's just my opinion. She should just die so i don't have to hear of her ever again. - Narusaku! 2012/02/25 21:30:37livesJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA QUE HIJOS DE PUTAS :D OVBIAMENTE QUE ICHIGO CON RUKIA *----* Y SAKURA CON NARUTO!! ES MAS ES COMO QUE OVBIO QUE NARUTO VA A QUEDAR CON SAKURA POR QUE LO HA DEMOSTRADO EN VARIOS CAPITULOS EN CAMBIO DIGANME CUANDO NARUTO A DEMOSTRADO LOS SENTIMIENTOS POR HINATA!!!!!!!!! DIOS QUE CULICAGADOS DE MIERDA Y YA SE QUE ME VAN A DECIR CUANDO MATAN A HINATA NARUTO SE COMBIERTE EN KYUBY DAAAA ¿ A UDS LES GUSTARIA QUE LE MATARAN A SU AMIGA NADA MAS A SU AMIGA EN FRENTE DE UD? JAJJAJAJAJAJAJJA, SOLO VEAN EL EPISODIO 235 SHIPPUDEN :) jajajajajjajaja y UDS MALDITOS NARUHINAS SIGUEN ILUSIONADOS PA MI QUE VAN A MORIR ENGAÑADOS Y QUE VIVA EL NARUSAKUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! NADA DE TIERNAS MARICONAS HAY QUE SE ROMPAM UNA TETA Y SE AHOGUEN CON ELLA, AAA Y SE ME OLVIDABA SOLO QUIEREN A ORIHIME POR SUS TETAS HAY JAJJAJAJAJAJA QUE BOLUDOS ES DECIR QUE SIN TETAS NO HAY LINDURA? ¡¡¡PORFAVOR!!! Y SE ME OLVIDABA ESE GIFT ANTI SAKURA SON ROSTROS GRACIOSOS QUE HACE ELLA!!!! -.- ¡¡¡¡MASAHI KISHIMOTO POR QUE HICISTE A UNA CIEGA, GORDA, FEA, TETONA Y MOUSTROUSA HINATA!!! T____________________T WHY!!! WHYYY!!!!!!!
- lil.artist 2012/02/10 21:49:08lives
- Cassidy Willis 2011/12/17 23:42:29lives
- Sara 2011/07/17 03:24:06killed by kabuto
- Dunya Hyuga 2011/01/29 05:56:34
Oh come on x) But it's not like I don't understand you.. Hugging Naruto after knowing Hinata loves him (after she confessed, as something Hinata needed over three years to do).. That's so..... jhfdzbfskhcdhefkb! And it's not the only thing :D
See Votes by State
2015/04/26 06:23:29
Hot Questions on SodaHead
More Hot Questions
- Sexiest Supermodel of All Time?
- Which Star Do You Need a Break from?
- Which Star Took the Sexiest Snap?
- View more slideshows »


text:
KONNAN GETS CANDID ABOUT THE WWE UNDERCARD NOT GETTING OPPORTUNITIES TO BREAK OUTOn this week's episode of MLW Radio presented by WWNLive.com, fresh off of TripleMania, AAA matchmaker Konnan spoke about the lack of new stars in WWE:"They need to make more stars, dude. We talk about this every week. I don't know why they don't, why they haven't. They've always been behind the curve, so has wrestling in general. That hurts a lot. I have a lot of ideas of how you could change it to make it cooler, but who in that company could do that Stone Cold gimmick or that Rock gimmick? They don't have anybody and then on top of that, they're not giving enough time to make new stars.""It's always the same guys over and over and over. It's like, alright, those guys are already stars, let's make new ones. I don't know if any of those guys are stepping up though and saying look, I've got a great gimmick, let's go with it. It just doesn't seem like it. They just don't have those big stars there and they're not making new ones like they should."The new episode of MLW Radio is available for free at: www.MLW.com and on iTunes each and every Monday. You can also find more information about the show at: http://facebook.com/majorleaguewrestling
Page No 1 Of 1


text:
This is a discussion on MONTANA informs the Senate & takes on the DoD within the The Second Amendment & Gun Legislation Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; March 13th 2009 Government Destroys Once Fired Brass Cases This a selection of email content - presented ''as is''. From: KTO To: undisclosed-recipients Sent: Friday, ...
March 13th 2009
Government Destroys Once Fired Brass Cases
This a selection of email content - presented ''as is''.
From: KTO
To: undisclosed-recipients
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 2:31 PM
Subject: [Fwd: More ammo problems - Action Needed]
Dear MSSA Friends,
Another serious problem has just been created to add to the critical ammo shortage in the U.S. Read my letter to Senator Max Baucus about this below. An agency of the Department of Defense has just directed that all military fired brass must be destroyed.
I highly recommend that you send emails to U.S. Senators Baucus and tester, and to Montana's lone Congressman Rehberg, asking them to get immediately onto fixing this.
FYI, Baucus is Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee. He could simply call the Pentagon and tell them that if they don't reverse this DLA directive that the Pentagon will suffer a mysterious budget cut of several billion dollars. Also, Baucus's former Chief of Staff, Jim Messina, is now Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House. If Max called Jim and asked, Jim could fix this problem with a phone call too.
I recommend you communicate with the Baucus, tester and Rehberg staffers who are tasked to firearms issues. They are:
Baucus - "Heather O'Loughlin" email@example.com
tester - "Lillstrom, Alpha" firstname.lastname@example.com
Rehberg - "Abra Belke" firstname.lastname@example.com
Tell them we simply don't accept the military destroying perfectly good brass that could be sold into the civilian market for private and commercial reloading.
Greetings from Missoula.
You called me on October 24th, 2008, to ask me to let you know if there is ever anything MSSA needs you to do for us and for Montana gun owners.
Thank you. This is exactly such a case.
In the email below from the Defense Logistics Agency you will see that DLA has effectively ordered the immediate non-sale and destruction of all once-fired military brass.
Max, this is a HUGE problem.
Why is this a problem? The RKBA is only as good as the ammunition supply for the firearms we own. The shelves of the Nation's sporting goods stores are essentially bare of ammunition. The entire ammunition market in the U.S. is highly stressed.
For example, I have six classes scheduled for April to teach Montana citizens gun safety and self defense with firearms. Students must bring 100 rounds of ammunition to these classes. I thought to check this week about availability of ammunition for my students for these April classes - the most common ammunition in .38 special and 9mm. Of four primary sporting goods stores in Missoula, three had NONE - at all! One store has a limited supply that it doesn't expect to last long.
Against this background of ammunition shortage, about the only ammunition that continues to be somewhat available is that from second tier manufacturers who are remanufacturing ammunition from once-fired military cartridge brass. As of yesterday, that supply came to an end because of the DLA administrative decision to destroy ("demil") all fired military brass.
Max, I have a lot more information about the national ammunition shortage, too much to put in one email. It is both a supply and demand problem. Without that lengthy detail, take my word for it that U.S. gun owners are very at-risk for their effective RKBA because of existing ammunition shortages. This administrative decision by DLA places a log on the back of a camel already sagging in the middle.
We sincerely hope that you can do something to turn DLA around, and reauthorize the flow of once-fired, undestroyed military brass from the military to civilians and civilian entities.
One final thought. The military can sell reloadable brass for $2.00 per pound. Brass that has been destroyed for reloading purposes and value sells for about 35 cents per pound. So the DLA is expecting taxpayers to pay DoD extra to make reloadable brass unavailable to civilian gun owners.
Please keep us informed about what can be done and is being done to fix this serious problem.
Sincerely yours,
Gary Marbut, president
Montana Shooting Sports Association
Montana Shooting Sports Association
author, Gun Laws of Montana
Gun Laws of Montana
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:34 PM
To: email@example.com
Subject: Important Notice to Scrap Metal Buyers!
Government Surplus Auctions at Government Liquidation
Dear Valued Customer:
Please take a moment to note important changes set forth by the Defense Logistics Agency:
Recently it has been determined that fired munitions of all calibers, shapes and sizes have been designated to be Demil code B. As a result and in conjunction with DLA's current Demil code B policy, this notice will serve as official notification which requires Scrap Venture (SV) to implement mutilation as a condition of sale for all sales of fired munitions effective immediately. This notice also requires SV to immediately cease delivery of any fired munitions that have been recently sold or on active term contracts, unless the material has been mutilated prior to sale or SV personnel can attest to the mutilation after delivery. A certificate of destruction is required in either case.
Thank you,
DOD Surplus
15051 N Kierland Blvd # 300
Scottsdale, AZ 85254


text:
Historical Note:
The Radiation Safety Department is a unit of Environmental Health and Safety at Oregon State University (OSU) and is charged with enforcement of all written directives of the OSU Radiation Safety Committee. Radiation Safety provides a variety of services to the OSU research community, including inspections and surveys, radioactive materials and equipment authorizations, inventories of radiation sources, radioactive waste collection and disposal, equipment calibration and repair, and training.
Return to Radiation Safety Department Records Home


text:
Accoring to the US Census Bureau, Figaroa ranked #110,523 in frequency out of 151,671 surnames for which statistics were released from the 2000 Census. 148 people, or approximately 1 in every 1,822,717 individuals in the US had this surname in 2000.
Source: "Genealogy Data: Frequently Occurring Surnames from Census 2000", US Census Bureau.
Histopolis currently has 1 grave(s) with the surname Figaroa.
Search the Histopols Grave Index for the surname Figaroa.
The surname Figaroa has a Soundex code of F260. The following 148 surname(s) may sound similar to Figaroa since they share the same Soundex code.


text:
Series Craft 101
eBook (ePub)
Download immediately.
Based on the experiences of creating The Hannaria Series and teaching others through consultations and workshops, sci-fi novelist Patricia Gilliam offers a practical collection of tools, tips, and advice for constructing a multiple-novel story and creating a workflow system. Topics include character and setting development, plotting, series structure, and beginning author platform and educational resources. (Note: This book is intended to be a supplement to an overview writing guide. The author recommends Sol Stein's Stein on Writing.)
There are no reviews for the current version of this product
There are no reviews for previous versions of this product
Product Details
- 9781300928768
- Copyright
- Patricia Gilliam (Standard Copyright License)
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- March 27, 2015
- Language
- English
- File Format
- ePub
- File Size
Formats for this Ebook
ePub | |
Required Software | Any ePub Reader |
Supported Devices | Windows PC/PocketPC, Mac OS, Linux OS, Apple iPhone/iPod Touch... (See More) |
# of Devices | Unlimited |
Flowing Text / Pages | Flowing Text |
Printable? | Yes |
Learn more about ebook formats and e-readers |
Your notification has been sent
Lulu Staff has been notified of a possible violation of the terms of our Membership Agreement. Our agents will determine if the content reported is inappropriate or not based on the guidelines provided and will then take action where needed.
Thank you for notifying us. We will email you with the results and/or actions taken as a result of the investigation if you chose to receive confirmation.
We were unable to complete your request.
We were unable to complete your request.
Age Verification
The page you are attempting to access contains content that is not intended for underage readers.
Please verify your birth date to continue.


text:
Third Week's a Charm for Ride Along
And Frozen just won't quit.
READ MORE »And Frozen just won't quit.
READ MORE »A good week for Universal.
READ MORE »This was the best MLK weekend box office ever.
READ MORE »Because ouch.
READ MORE »Meanwhile, The Legend of Hercules and American Hustle tied.
READ MORE »With his workmanlike attitude, the Lone Survivor actor is uniquely suited to soldier through Hollywood's least pretentious month.
READ MORE »It leaves out anything that would transform it into a work of art like Casualties of War or Saving Private Ryan.
READ MORE »"Ben Foster and Taylor Kitsch, I had to keep pulling them off the hill, because they wanted to throw themselves off."
READ MORE »"Yeah, whatever. Dumb idea."
READ MORE »"How f**kin' dare you!"
READ MORE »And feelings.
READ MORE »They'd play Navy SEALS in Afghanistan.


text:
Sacramento State main news page news releases news and events archive facts & stats experts guide image downloads news by e-mail contact news services staff submit news & events feedback Sac State Magazine Sacramento State Bulletin Newslink Sacramento State Catalog events this month search events academic athletics commencement Capital Public Radio alumni association crime alerts construction CSU Newsline visitor relations commencement Sacramento State ticket office campus directory campus tours
September 7, 2005
Breakfast Club serves up fourth season
With the beginning of the academic year comes Sacramento State's Alumni Association Breakfast Club Speaker Series. The lectures this year will cover a wide spectrum of themes, from commerce to government to the arts, all from local speakers. The discussion-based format allows audience members to interact with speakers and voice their opinions about the headlines and concerns in the community. Each talk begins at 7:30 a.m. and will include free breakfast for Alumni Association members. Non-member breakfast is $20.
The series begins on Tuesday, Sept. 27 with real estate developer and Sacramento State alumnus John Saca. He will be presenting "What's 'Up" with Sacramento's Skyline?" about the proposals in the pipeline that will change the face of downtown Sacramento, most notably with his 53-story Twin Towers at the Capitol Mall.
The series continues on Tuesday, Dec. 6 with another Sacramento State alumnus, Public Policy and Administration professor Bob Waste. Waste's talk will focus on "Gold Rush Park: An Urban Wilderness" and the plans for one of the largest parks in the nation. It calls for major development along the American River's south bank with expanses of greenspace and attractions designed to draw visitors from all over the world.
On Wednesday, March 8, the association will present Maggie Mejia, the new superintendent of the Sacramento City Unified School District. She will talk on the many challenges she is facing in her new position and discuss her vision for this complex and diverse school district. The heart of her talk will be how she is leading the way for "Positive Changes in our City Schools."
A fourth speaker is set for May, and details will be announced at a later date. Seating for each talk is limited and reserving a spot is recommended. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Alumni Center at (916) 278-6295 or log on to www.csus.edu/alum/whats_new.html.
California State University, Sacramento Public Affairs 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6026 (916) 278-6156 email@example.com


text:
SCU in the News
James LaiJames Lai (Political Science) was quoted in a San Jose Mercury News article about how a new candidate is affecting a South Bay congressional race. The story also ran in the Contra Costa Times, Tri Valley Times and Willits News.
Posted by Nic Domek
Here's a sampling of the hundreds of mentions of SCU in the media in the past two weeks. The first part of the link is a list; the full text is below the list. |


text:
Nokia N97
Powermat iPhone 4 case and cradle hands on
11 November 2010Announced earlier in the year, Powermat's latest technology - an iPhone 4 battery case and cradle - are about to hit UK shops on Monday 15 November, and we've been sent one ahead of the game to have a play. Available at the Carphone Warehouse, the... >>
Nokia VP: N97 was tremendous disappointment
24 February 2010Nokia VP of markets, Anssi Vanjoki, has laid his heart bare about the N97's failings in a frank interview with fansite AllAboutSymbian at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The senior exec said that the interface on the device was "a tremendous disappointment"... >>
Nokia N97 gets update as N97 Mini goes on sale
29 October 2009As expected, Nokia has released a new Nokia N97 software update, version 2.0 that claims to add "new user experience elements and functionalities to the device". The standard version of the update is available now, via user's PCs at www.nokia.com/softwareupdate,... >>
VIDEO: Nokia N97 v2.0 firmware nears release
2 October 2009Nokia's N97 handset had a difficult birth, with reviewers criticising the phone for failing to adapt Symbian to a touchscreen, and a lack of flair in general when it came to software on the handset. However, Pocket-lint has learnt that Nokia is now weeks... >>
VIDEO: Nokia N97 gets anti-theft device
7 August 2009What to do to protect your $600 Nokia N97 from muggers in New York city? Disguise it as an ancient Eighties brick phone. What's clever about this anti-theft solution is not just the hardware casing, but the software app that transforms the N97's touchscreen... >>
3 announces Nokia N97
25 June 2009UK mobile phone operator 3 has announced it will be offering the Nokia N97 this month. In contrast to less VoIP-friendly operators, 3, that offers free Skype-to-Skype calls across most of its range, is making much of the N97's pre-loaded Skype functionality.... >>
Daily Tech Deal: Nokia N97 32GB with £30 worth of vouchers
18 June 2009The long-awaited N97 will be available for purchase this Friday 19 June and if you're trembling with anticipation... stop, because the tech deal is on hand to give you your Nokia-related touchscreen fix. Now some people are happy to sign their mobile... >>
White Nokia N97 only available at Phones4U
5 June 2009The Nokia N97, as Pocket-lint has previously reported, comes in white and black. It's a simple preference. Personally, we like the black variant better, but if you disagree and absolutely need to have the white one, then you might want to know that the... >>
VIDEO: Nokia N97 in factory action
4 June 2009If you like to imagine your Nokia handset assembled by Finnish pixies and sprites, using a good helping of Nordic fairy dust, then click the back button on your browser now. However, if you'd rather be given a carefully managed, 3-minute PR video showing... >>


text:
Got a Part ex/? E-Mail me for a price firstname.lastname@example.com For Pics and detailed info and to buy online Click Below Enter Online Shop ALL THE MACHINES IN THIS SECTION ARE SOLD AS SECOND HAND-WITH 3 MONTHS WARRANTY SHIPPED WORLDWIDE AWESOME PART EX DEALS! ALL DETECTORS INCLUDE FREE NEXT WORKING DAY DELIVERY (U.K) AND V.A.T Anywhere else at cost - E-Mail me for price firstname.lastname@example.com
FREE Next working day delivery anywhere in the U.K. Three months warranty and money back guarantee on all detectors I will take anything detecting related (Except finds) in part exchange Detectors-Coils-Probes-books-Headphones-e.t.c. Phone Kevin on 01889 564045 Mobile 077960 24042 firstname.lastname@example.com |


text:
You must be logged in for this
Add to Favorites
Cite This Record
APA Citation
Rogelberg, Steven G. (Eds.) (2007) Encyclopedia of industrial and organizational psychologyThousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE,
MLA CitationThese citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed.
Email This Record
You must be logged in to Tag Records
Encyclopedia of industrial and organizational psychology [electronic resource] /
edited by Steven G. Rogelberg.
Names: | Rogelberg, Steven G. |
Published: | Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, c2007. |
Topics: | Psychology, Industrial - Encyclopedias. | Organizational behavior - Encyclopedias. |
Genres: | Electronic books. |
Online Access: |
SAGE Knowledge - Full text online (Opens in a new window) |
Tags: | Add |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Loading Holdings Data ...


text:
The Bentley Hotel is ideally situated between Glasgow and Edinburgh, in a historical building formerly known as 'Motherwell House' which was built in 1874 and has been 'Home' to many of Motherwell's founding families. Originally built for Colonel Black of the famous Cameronians, the exterior of the building has retained it's character whilst now housing a locally renowned Restaurant and an 18 en-suite bedroomed Hotel which offers the traveller a touch of comfort after a long day. Our Function Suite also offers the ideal location for Weddings, Meetings, Conferences and celebrations for up to 120 guests.
Lounge Bar
Private Car Park
Close to M74 and M8
5 min walk to Train Station
Popular Restaurant offering wide menu choice
Function Room (Accomodates up to 120 guests)
Honeymoon / Executive Suite (Four Poster Bed)
The Bentley Hotel 19 High Road Motherwell ML1 3HU
Tel: 01698 265588 Fax: 01698 253418 Email: email@example.com


text:
Download an application below to print, fill out, and bring to your local branch. Be sure to accompany your application with proof of income, 2 forms of identification and a copy of tax returns for real estate.
Download the consumer loan application.
Download the real estate loan application.
Monty B. Adams Sr. | 530613 |
Monty Blake Adams Jr. | 530615 |
Patricia R. May (Dianne May) | 530614 |
Steven Curtis Richardson | 530616 |
Tony Lynn Haring | 1004221 |


text:
Gajjar Ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa is heaven to taste. A well made gajjar halwa is great to behold with the different dry fruits added with orange and milk solids mixed with pista, badams and cashews..not to mention raisins...Amma first made this when she got her Electric Rice cooker some 20 years back. Gajjar halwa made in Rice cooker tastes so wonderful. Of course the ones made over stove is equally good. But I prefer the cooker made as it the first one I tried some 10 years back. Its always been a labour of love, I used to sit and laboriously grate kgs of carrot to get this done. I don't like to grater in the food processor, so always prefer the hand grater which is very tedious process. No doubt you get rewarded eating this.
Depending on the time availability we use either milk or kowa.
Preparation Time: Depends how fast you can grate the carrot...:)
Cooking Time 30 - 40 mins
Cuisine : Punjabi
With Milk
Ingredients needed:
Grated Carrot - 1 cup
Milk - 1 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Ghee - 50 gm
Green Cardamom - 2 powdered
For Garnishing
You choice of dry fruits. I normally use Cashew, Almond, Pista, Raisins to make it look colourful
Method to prepare:
Clean and grate carrot. Roast it in ghee for 5 mins.
Heat a Kadai and boil milk. Once it cooks for 10 mins, add carrot. Cook for 5 mins in high flame, simmer it for 10 mins or till al the milk thickens
Fry the dry fruits in ghee and add to the carrot. Cook till it comes out nicely. We can be sure its done when the milk solids come around the grated carrots.
In Electric Rice Cooker with kowa :
Ingredients needed:
Grated Carrot - 1 cup
Kowa - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Ghee - 50 gm
Green Cardamom - 2 powdered
For Garnishing
You choice of dry fruits. I normally add Cashew, Almond, Pista, Raisins.
Method to prepare:
Chop and fry all the dry fruits first in the cooker
Then fry the grated carrot in ghee.
Add kowa and Sugar to the carrot. Cook for 10 mins. Add ghee and all the fried nuts.
Cook for another 5 mins. Carrot halwa is ready.
Gajjar Ka Halwa tastes great when its hot.
Sending this for RCI: Punjab.
Indian Recipes with Step by Step pictures
Deepavali Special Recipes
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Gajjar Ka Halwa
Back to Main Recipe Index
Go to "Spice your Life" Blog Index
Labels: All Recipes , Events , Halwa Recipes , Indian Sweets , Punjabi Dishes
19 comments :
- Suganya said...
Never knew abt this electric cooker. Do you mean the rice cooker? Can you fry nuts in it?
- July 10, 2007 at 2:58 PM
- Srivalli said...
Thanks for pointing it out Suganya. I thought I was mentioning it. Will update the post. Yes we can fry the nuts in the rice cooker.
- July 10, 2007 at 3:39 PM
- Asha said...
Hi Sri,what a great dessert with beautiful color too.I add some Beetroot too,it's in Aroma.Looks great and you can send this to RCI Punjab as well!:)
- July 10, 2007 at 5:48 PM
- archana said...
My favorite. I can eat lots. In winter months I make it at least thrice 1 kg each time :D Your electric cooker method looks nice and love your halwa :)
- July 10, 2007 at 6:02 PM
- Richa said...
hey, that looks YUM :) using rice cooker is such a great idea!
for the nuts, do u just add the ghee+nuts and keep it for sometime, how does it work?
thanks! - July 10, 2007 at 6:46 PM
- Lata said...
Carrot Halwa is on the menu everytime we visit a restaurant and I am so bored of eating that out. But, home made one is always something special and that you never get bored eating. This rice cooker thing is promising, I will try this way next time.
- July 10, 2007 at 7:06 PM
- Hema said...
Hi Srivalli,
Thanks for visiting my space and leaving kind words behind. I love gajar halva. Rice cooker is a brilliant idea. I use condensed milk instead of all the milk and sugar. http://vegconcoctions.wordpress.com/ - July 10, 2007 at 8:31 PM
- Prema Sundar said...
Hey thats a nice one Srivalli. carrot halwa is one among my favourite sweets. Making this in the electric rice cooker is new to me too. thanks for the idea.
- July 10, 2007 at 9:25 PM
- DEEPA said...
yeah , i made some time before ...it tasted really good ...
- July 11, 2007 at 1:07 AM
- bhags said...
ths is my favs and the one which I always make when I feel low and need to cheer up.
- July 11, 2007 at 3:40 AM
- bee said...
looks bright orange and beautiful.
- July 11, 2007 at 9:57 AM
- Sig said...
Hey Srivalli, that looks great... Looks like its the carrot season... I've been bloghopping tonight, and this is the third carrot recipe I've come across :)
- July 11, 2007 at 11:28 AM
- Srivalli said...
Thank you Asha...beetroot is a nice addition...yes I have sent this to RCI Punjab.
archana glad to know you like this...
Thanks Richa...to fry the nuts, add the ghee and after few seconds add the chopped nuts. It gets fried in few mints...it will turn off automatically...
Sure try Lata...will come out very well
Its my pleasure Hema..welcome to my blog...do visit again...only once I used condensed milk...but normally use kowa...
Thanks Prema...
Deepa, bhags Thanks for dropping in
Thanks bee - July 11, 2007 at 11:47 AM
- Srivalli said...
Thank you Sig..that or could be RCI season...don't' we take this event as an opportunity to prepare more....
- July 11, 2007 at 11:55 AM
- Neelam said...
Hi Sri, this dessert has been on my to-do list since a long time now...must try your recipe looks great and easy.
- July 14, 2007 at 1:45 AM
- Srivalli said...
Good Neelam..do try it out and let me know how it comes out
- July 17, 2007 at 12:34 PM
- Jyothsna said...
I love this!
- July 27, 2007 at 8:09 AM
- rama ananth said...
I like your recipes and photos, but tell me one thing, how can one maintain a healthy figure with these Halwas?
- July 30, 2009 at 1:19 PM
- nivedita said...
Hi Valli,
I was just going through your basic recipe here.
The Electric cooker idea is very good.
But when to add sugar? Did I missed reading it? - August 10, 2010 at 12:52 PM


text:
Bookmark Website | Free Registration | The Team
by Chris Robinson
When I first talked to Mustafa Ameen, known to some as the 'mystery man' seen ringside at last month's Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson junior welterweight title fight, I could tell that he had a lot on his mind and was fighting to hold his true thoughts back.
Ameen has been under scrutiny for the past several day as he has been accused by Khan of interfering with judges in his December 10th battle with Peterson in Washington, D.C. Khan would end up losing a split-decision verdict to Peterson in a very spirited affair and is now eyeing a January 18th hearing in New Jersey to appeal the decision. Ameen and I first corresponded over the weekend and at the time he pointed out that he wanted to reserve much of his comments for the formal hearing next week, as he is expected to be present to state his case for his ringside actions during the fight. What Ameen did point out was that there was misinformation floating around in regards to his character. As the hours have gone by, Ameen has felt the need to come forward yet again, this time taking particular offense to some comments left by Freddie Roach on Sunday, January 8th. Speaking to Richard Conway of the BBC Sport, Roach claimed that he knows Ameen and that he has had him removed from the U.S. Olympic Training Center in the past, stating that he told the coaches 'There's no need for him to be here'. Ameen was baffled when he heard those remarks from Roach and could only keep his silence for so long, as he pointed out that the esteemed trainer's allegations are completely unfound, having even recently met with Olympic Team head coach Joe Zanders and Hal Adonis, the President of USA Boxing, in which both men apologized to him upon hearing the news. Ameen, who is known in boxing circles for his work with aspiring amateur heavyweight Michael Hunter, talked further about his history with Roach, both in and out of the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles, and even has a certain offer in mind that he would like to extend to the four-time Trainer of the Year if he is open to it. Continue reading for more thoughts from Mustafa Ameen…
The beginning of the whole episode… "Just as I accurately predicted and stated to you, that slowly the truth would manifest itself and come out and it most certainly has begun. And really, the whole story, if you really continue to refer back to the beginning of this whole episode, you can see that the facts have dramatically changed. Just today, there's just been so many developments, but let's start with yesterday." Defending himself against Freddie Roach…"I realize that what I'm getting ready to say is kind of difficult, because, how do you defend yourself if Santa Clause makes false allegations against you. But Mr. Roach has stated in interviews that I was, for one, that he had me thrown out of the Olympic training center, and ironically enough, due to circumstances, just to show you how when you are right that things work in your favor all the time, and yesterday the head coach of USA Boxing, the head coach of the Olympic Team, Mr. Joe Zanders, and the president of USA Boxing, Hal Adonis, happened to be in Los Angeles. We had a meeting and I told them, I displayed my dissatisfaction at the inaccurate statements about being thrown out of the Olympics center in any point of my life. I've been there many times with Michael Hunter and I had reason to spend a lot time there and I have never been thrown out the training center. Mr. Adonis and the head coach apologized and absolutely stated that it was news to them. And they were equally perplexed, as I am, that incident happened. Had there been a reason for me to be removed, they would certainly have known about it. In actuality, Mr. Roach would have needed their authority to have done so, because , once again, he's not the head coach or in charge there, as opposed to what the public perception may be. Like I said, of course I have the dubious task of defending myself against false allegations by Santa Clause, as he's perceived in America." Giving Roach an opportunity to step forward… "I definitely don't want to tarnish Mr. Roach's deserved accolades and his reputation and the things that he does for boxing but at the same time I can't' mindlessly sit by and allow things to be said that, from him or anyone else, that are categorically have no truth. You're hearing this part for the first. I consider those allegations slanderous, and I would like to give him an opportunity to retract some of the things he said, especially those things that attack my character." The nature of Ameen's work with the IBF… "Whatever questions anybody has about what happened that night will be addressed at the hearing. The things about my character, it comes out that Mr. Roach says I had no credentials, that I'm not with the IBF. Well the IBF today issued a press statement. I don't know if you are aware of that. The IBF issued a press statement and they revealed the nature of my work with them. I specifically never sought compensation and never will I accept a nickel for the work that I do, the charitable work that I do, on behalf of the IBF. I pay my own expenses, I've never taken one penny, one nickel, nor do I have the expectations that I will ever do so. But it looks like all the allegations are beginning to unravel and Mr. Roach's strong statement that I had no ties to the IBF, well I worked in anonymity." Not looking for an internet war… "And I will never even talk about some of the great ex-champions and fighters that I've been able to provide assistance to. And I'm never going to do that. I don't want to get into a long, drawn-out, media, internet, type of war with the esteemed Freddie Roach, but like I said, I have to defend myself and if I have to clear myself in a court of law, and turn this into a civil matter, that's exactly what it will be. And I have no recourse but to do so. I'm giving him a shot to do the professional thing and apologize. I understand he may have said things in the heat of passion and if so, I will forget it was said. If not, my legal team and I will attempt to resolve it though the legal system. I will take the high road if Freddie Roach will simply do what's right." Not who the media pointed me out to be… "But in either case, the turn of events, it's really amazing and I'm beginning to hear from people in England who are apologizing for some of the cruel, obscene, profane statements and the threats that have been made against me. And they're beginning to see that perhaps I'm not that guy that the media and Amir Khan and Golden Boy have pointed me out to be. It looks like, matter of fact, according to articles in the New York paper, that I'm well known in boxing. That I'm not a creep that came into a fight to fix a fight and would never do so." Knowing Freddie Roach in the past… "I have another interesting story to tell you, real quickly. I have a dear friend, his names is Stuart Bandman. He's been a longtime friend of mine for over twenty years. He's a very well-known financial advisor and he's very successful in assisting people and managing their money. He's Freddie Roach's financial manager. He manages Freddie Roach's money. He's a friend of mine and approximately, it goes to show you why it's so perplexing, and I didn't even think of this initially, but approximately four of five months ago, at Mr. Bandman's invitation, my personal friend, myself, Mr. Bandman and Mr. Hunter went out to a very exclusive restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, and we sat and talked with Freddie after him being named the consultant to the Olympic Team, to familiarize ourselves with Michael Hunter and to talk about moving forward." Knowing that something was wrong… "We actually had a two-hour dinner, a very pleasant dinner. I personally have no personal problems with Mr. Roach, I have high esteem, I want to be clear about that, high esteem for his work and the results of his work. But this particular evening we sat, we ate dinner, and we talked boxing and it was a very fine night. I was really puzzled that they said that the Amir Khan camp didn't know who I was. All of sudden, forty-eight hours, I'm identified as Mustafa Ameen. I know that there was something wrong because, I wouldn't call it a relationship at this point, because of my having been around Freddie." Stopping by the Wild Card… "And not to mention that I take Michael Hunter to his gym, I've been there almost all year sparring specifically with Lateef Kayode, the undefeated cruiserweight that Freddie manages and trains. I've been in Alabama, for the Olympic trials, Freddie being present. We were all taken out dinner. I've been in team meetings with Freddie, so for him to categorically, and for the camp to say I was a mystery man, right away I knew there wasn't something right. Because this isn't, as someone wrote, this isn't my 'first rodeo'." Offering a reward to Roach… "He also stated that he had me removed from his gym and he also stated that I'm known for going around, talking to other fighters, and I even do it in his gym, only that I don't do it with his fighters because I know, in his words, not to cross 'the boundaries'. I didn't cross that boundary. He portrayed a false image of me as one of the gym rats that are in every city in America. I can offer you, matter of fact, I will offer a $1,000 reward to Mr. Freddie Roach or the charity of his choosing, for every fighter that he can name that I have ever talked to. And the total is zero. I have no recruitment program, I am not interested, because I am going to have a great champ. That was another untruth by Santa Clause that I had to unprove." Exclusively with Michael Hunter… "Every fighter that I have ever approached, every fighter that knows me knows that I exclusively work with Michael Hunter, who I believe is going to be a great heavyweight champion. I specifically, in all of my years of boxing with Matthew Saad Muhammad, when I ended my travels and relationship with Muhammad Ali, I have not ever even attempted to manage or get involved with a fighter. I was done with the business, and it wasn't for Michael Hunter and his unique ability and his special talent, I would not be in the business."
User Comments and Feedback (must register to comment)


text:
Released: Apr 14th, 2009
Running Time: 89 Min.
Director: D. Sparky
Companies: Inner City Squad Productions, Hustler Video
Distribution Companies: Hustler Video
DVD Extras: Behind the Scenes, Fetish Menus, Still Gallery(ies), Trailer(s)
Nat Turnher, Mocha Menage, Rock: The Icon, John Q., Tiffany Staxxx, Luscious Louis, J. Strokes, Kapri Styles, Pursuajon, Leo Young
Critical Rating: AAA
Genre: All-Sex
The thikkah the bettah!
Although a variety of modest home locations is preferable to the generic motel rooms of previous Ghetto Booty outings, the greater majority of the action remains equally unmemorable.
To be fair, the vid delivers yards of wide-assed girls whose junk-filled trunks are more than favorably covered by the right camera angles. Looks-wise, the ladies are just average. While admittedly not holding a beauty contest, (it appears as if) the producer feels that any ol' cocksucking street ho is good enough to populate this line. Well, maybe that's his definition of "ghetto."


text:
HARBIN, China, May 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Sky One Medical, Inc. (''China Sky One Medical'' or ''the Company'') (OTC Bulletin Board: CSKI), a leading fully integrated pharmaceutical company for external use, over-the-counter drugs in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that the Company will present at the upcoming Brean Murray Carret & Co. All-Cap All-China Conference on May 19, 2008 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
Mr. Yanqing Liu, China Sky One's Chairman, will present the overview of the Company's main business, product lines, facilities, competitive strengths, and growth strategies at 9:30 am EDT.
For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.breanmurraycarret.com .
About China Sky One Medical, Inc.
China Sky One Medical, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a holding company. The Company engages in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical, medicinal and diagnostic products. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Harbin Tian Di Ren Medical Science and Technology Company (''TDR'') and Harbin First Bio- Engineering Company Limited ("First"), the Company manufactures and distributes over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, which make up its major revenue source. For more information, visit http://www.skyonemedical.com .
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain of the statements made in the press release constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the
use of forward- looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may,"
"will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or
the negative thereof or comparable terminology. Such statements typically
involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial
SOURCE China Sky One Medical, Inc. Copyright©2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved |