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Anxiety & Depression
New York, NY
Through the process of SPECT imaging we are able to find your brain pattern and treat conditions based on your specific brain type. The scans also teach us that there are many natural things that we can do to help balance the brain.
The Amen Clinics Method represents a true paradigm shift in mental health, using detailed histories, neuroimaging, cognitive and emotional testing, and labs to obtain personalized diagnoses and treatment plans.
" Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. "
- George Bernard Shaw
It's time to get some answers.
Speak with a clinic specialist and schedule a visit TODAY!
I had a severe Traumatic Brain injury over 8 years ago. I went to the Amen Clinic and got under the care of Dr. Darmal after 1.5 years of suffering and poor treatment in the traditional medical system. When I took matters into my own hands and got under Dr. Darmal's expert care, I immediately felt better and within only 1 years time, my SPECT scan showed a 50% improvement. It was because I followed Dr. Darmal's treatment plans. Since that time, the entire Amen Clinic staff is always available for me, even late night calls while traveling in foreign countries. Thanks to Dr. Darmal and the Amen clinic, I am a functioning member of society, do volunteer work and no restrictions on any activities of daily living! Thank you, thank you!!!!
What an amazing group of professionals! From the time you walk in the door you feel welcome, compassion, and understanding. In three days I had more information then I have gotten in years of trial and treatment. I highly recommend the Amen clinic, and am thankful I found them.
I usually don't give five stars because there is almost always room for improvement but this is such an important service I did anyway! Our five family members (ages 6-46 years) have all been through the SPECT scan and follow-up process at The Amen Clinics in Orange County, CA. Working with Dr. Darmal, we have been able to identify and begin to address and resolve some very significant issues. These include: severe sleep apnea (undiagnosed up to that point), anxiety, depression, ADHD and help with several learning disabilities. Because of the information we have received at The Amen Clinics we have a much more comprehensive understanding of each of our brains. The kids thought the process was amazing too! It has been a great gift to actually see the evidence on the scans and understand better where our limitations are coming from so as to address them! As noted above, because of the SPECT scan and the extensive personal history that is taken, Dr. Darmal was able to pinpoint that my husband's severe brain deterioration was most likely related to his unaddressed sleep apnea. He convinced him to address the situation with a sleep center, thus possibly saving his life. I had read many reviews before going to The Amen Clinics last year for the first time. When we arrived I was pleased to find a comfortable waiting room, a kids playroom and a very personable and helpful staff! Everyone we have interacted with at The Amen Clinic has been professional throughout our time there. It is not cheap but the knowledge that we have now has been worth every penny and more.
I have had the pleasure of working with Dr.Darmal and the Amen Clinics for the past couple of years. It is the best money I've every spent when it came to helping my son! As a parent it helped me understand the issue at hand so that I understood what was going on in his brain and this not only helped my son but allowed me to interact better with him. Knowing what was wrong and having the tools to come out of the corner fighting for him and for himself is invaluable.
I have had the pleasure of working with Dr.Darmal and the Amen Clinics for the past couple of years. It is the best money I've every spent when it came to helping my son! As a parent it helped me understand the issue at hand so that I understood what was going on in his brain and this not only helped my son but allowed me to interact better with him. Knowing what was wrong and having the tools to come out of the corner fighting for him and for himself is invaluable.
We could not have asked for a better experience - from the office staff to the doctor! We have such a better insight into the inner workings of our son's brain now and can better understand how he thinks and why he does some of the things he does. We are so please that we made the decision to come to Amen Clinic and have the scan and evaluation completed.
This was the most beneficial trip I have ever experienced. From my first contact with Jonna it was clear this was an exceptional organization. My scans were done most professional and caring by Elbert. Karen was the best listener I have ever met and most compassionate. Dr. Ali exudes competence, compassion and motivation. I would wholeheartedly recommend this clinic to anyone and everyone!!!
Great. Very eye opening. I now have a very clear vision of what is to come and am ready for the journey ahead. :)
I took both of my children to the Amen Clinic in San Francisco for evaluation of past concussions and some mental and cognitive concerns. Dr. Johnson and the team took very good care of us. Our instincts were correct and we received the information we needed to pursue a natural approach to balancing out the brain activity of both kids. I am certain we will see wonderful results. Dr. Johnson has been very patient and encouraging with my kids and me in our follow-up care as well. The office staff was extremely kind, helpful and flexible with our limited availability. I would recommend this clinic for testing and treatment to anyone who has concerns about their own brain function or someone they love. You cannot put a price on a healthy brain. We are very pleased with our entire experience at the Amen Clinic in San Francisco!
So far, it has been an amazing experience. The staff are caring and really want to know all aspects of your life to help you at the deepest level.
Amen Clinics provides a truly unique and in depth method for diagnosing and treating ADHD. The SPECT scans are highly accurate and provide good insight as to what is happening in the brain and brain activity. Dr, Bennet and the rest of the team that assisted me through the three day process were highly informative and educational in addition to providing an action plan that is specific to my individual needs and form of ADD. There solution is not to simply prescribe medications that may or may not have the desired effect, unlike many other psychiatrists. Amen Clinics takes into account many factors that may lead to the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, including daily stressors, significant life events, relationships with others and overall well being. The result is a detailed action plan that will help the brain to function in its most optimal state based off everything and more mentioned above. I would highly recommend Amen Clinics to anyone who is interested in learning more about ADD/ADHD and how to cope with it, who are tired of the "classic" psychiatrist approach to treatment of ADD/ADHD.
This experience has been absolutely incredible! Dr. Ali, Albert, Fallon, Jonna and the entire staff has been very helpful and accommodating with my 10-yr old son and myself. Thank you so much for this experience. The SPECT brain scans were very informative. I look forward to implementing the recommendations to help my son be as successful as possible! Definitely worth the trip from Central Florida to Atlanta to gather further knowledge about my son.
On this day where everyone is expressing their thanks I want to take the time out to thank Dr. Johnson for his kindness and compassion in helping my son. Without Dr. Johnson's constant care I shutter to think where my son would be. Dr. Johnson goes beyond professional I believe he truly cares about people. He adjusted my son's medication until he reached the cocktail that worked best for him. My son has improved so much it's a miracle....... actually Dr. Johnson is a miracle to us. From my family to yours Thank you!!
I highly recommend the Amen Clinic. My life has changed so significantly, I don't even want to consider where I'd be without all the positive treatment that I've received here. From all the tests, documentation, analyses, brain scans, explanations, follow ups, etc.. I have learned so much about myself and really trust the process. There's no comparison to understanding your body on a chemically, genetically-predisposed, physiological level in order to understand how and why you feel or act on a daily basis. My whole family comes to the Amen Clinic and I truly believe we are a healthier family now that we understand how each other operates on a deeper level. I never felt inferior or embarrassed to enter the clinic - everyone who works there wants nothing more than to help you be successful and healthy. They are kind, professional, patient and knowledgeable. While away at school, Dr. Darmal does phone follow-up appointments with me to see how I'm doing and genuinely cares about my growth as an individual. If you are willing to put in the work to get healthy and overcome the things that are getting in the way of a healthy and happy life.. go to the Amen Clinic because there is nothing like experiencing a changed life.
I have had only positive experiences with the Amen Clinic for myself and children. Dr. Chapek is very thorough and caring. My husband and I are happy to have the Amen Clinic helping our family.
Over all my experience with the Amen clinic was one of the single most positive visits to any medical establishment to date. It helped me and I believed it helped my Father both directly and indirectly. I would highly recommend your clinic to any and everybody because of its comfortable and diverse treatments while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
My experience with Dr. Darmal has been above reproach in all matters. His knowledge and attention to detail in assessing and treating my case has allowed me to consistently improve my skills in living with a T.B.I.
Extremely helpful, and insightful. I learned a lot about the brain and other internal and external things that play a part in overall health. I look forward to tracking my progress, and seeing my results. Everyone was very kind and helpful.
We made an appointment at the Amen Clinic last December for an evaluation for our 21 year old daughter, who had been suffering severe side effects from ADHD stimulant medication. At every point in the 3-day process, we were amazed and grateful for the compassionate and professional care she received there. The indepth evaluation, which included Spect Brain scans and Q-EEG scans, along with other testing and meetings with Amen staff and physicians, revealed that our daughter was in fact suffering from a long un-diagnosed traumatic brain injury. Dr. Joseph Annibali, the head psychiatrist at the clinic, outlined a course of treatment options for our daughter, which included neurofeedback, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, counseling and nutritional support, etc., and as a last option, medication. We decided to pursue the non-medication options. Throughout the treatment process, we have been amazed at the progress our daughter has made -- new energy and ability to focus without "brain fog," tremendously improved ability to reason and process emotions, and a new calm and optimism -- all medication free. We have enjoyed wonderful support from Dr. Annibali and the entire staff, including Teresa Mischeli, Amen's Neurofeedback/Q-eeg technician. Emma Louise's neurofeedback treatments at the Amen Clinic were especially helpful, and we very much appreciated Ms. Mischeli's support and clear explanation of the treatment each step of the way. One of the things we most appreciate about the Amen Clinic is that they are not pushing a particular treatment nor advocating indefinite treatments. The beauty of neurofeedback is that the gains in the treatment "stick" -- you don't have to keep doing them -- and there seemed to be a clear starting and ending point for our daughter. She maxed out the gains through this very peaceful, non-invasive treatment. Our daughter's evaluation and subsequent support and treatments at the Amen Clinic have literally changed her life, and ours. For any family struggling with any mental health or ADHD related issues, visiting the Amen Clinic can mean the difference between limping along over years on a trial and error basis or immediately getting to the root brain issues through their comprehensive evaluation protocol. The environment is relaxed, calming, caring, and above all, a place where you may have confidence that you are receiving the highest standard of care.
The staff and doctors were amazing. I have never been treated with as much care and concern at any doctors office, like I have been treated here. Hands down the best, most caring and amazing staff available, work here at the Amen clinic. They have truly set the bar. I walk away today with answers that I couldn't get from over twenty doctors and seven plus years and a huge abundance of tests couldn't find a single answer for.
I have been taking my daughter to see Dr. Darmal for a few years. He is treating her autism with a holistic approach including diet, supplements, therapies and a small amount of medication. He recently advocated for her to help place her in the best school to meet her needs. I would highly recommend Dr. Darmal.
I had a wonderful, life-changing experience here at the Amen Clinic. I have be trying to get to this type of facility for years, but did not know where to go til I found this clinic. Everyone here made me feel so comfortable. I felt like I could be myself and not a label and treated with respect. I really enjoyed my experience with Fallon, who has excellent life-coaching abilities. And Dr. Ali was great to talk to as well. Thank you so much to the Amen Clinics of Georgia.
Amen Clinic and Dr. Johnson have changed my daughter's life. At 21 years of age, my daughter had suffered from migraines for 7 years. I learned about Amen Clinic having seen the special "Change Your Brain...Change Your Life" on PBS. I was in complete agreement with what I saw and heard, however we live in Illinois, and all of the clinics were out of state. After doing the Math and realizing that my daughter spent between 25% and 50% of each month suffering from migraine symptoms, I decided to travel to the Brisbane Clinic. She had her scans and Dr. Johnson was very thorough in explaining everything to us. He recommended starting out with a supplement, Gaba Calm, to help her quiet the over active area that was causing the migraines. That was July 28th, 2015, and she hasn't had a headache since! One road trip and $34 per month later, she is migraine free. I only wish I had learned about Amen Clinic much sooner. The staff was professional, kind and accommodating and Dr. Johnson is the best. Not only was he great during our appointment, but he also calls my daughter once per month to check on her status. I recommend Amen Clinic to anyone suffering health problems. It's all in the brain!
I wanted to update this review because I get so many private messages about the Amen Clinic. It's been over a year since I did the original testing and yes, I can honestly say it's the best thing I have ever spent my money on. I don't have insurance so it was straight out of my pocket on a credit card. It was worth every penny! I know which parts of my brain are over and under active so I know what to do. Makes life much easier! They hit on what I needed right away and it has been a big help. The Amen clinic will put you on the right path, but it's up to the individual to walk it. If you don't get the help you need at the clinic, I believe it's because your not doing your part like eating right, getting sleep, trying to manage stress. If you want to get a scan and eat fast food or party too much, it's not going to be as helpful. If your serious about feeling better this is the place. I started following Tana Amen, I'm not much of a cook, but I do her smoothies for breakfast and use the Omni Protein. The protein powder is not cheap and they are frequently out of it, it's worth the effort to track it down. The supplements aren't cheap but they are higher quality and made for specific issues. I have gotten through a very demanding school and can actually remember things now. There is a lot of memorization that I need to do and for the first time in my life I can retain the important details. When I first did the testing at the clinic I missed all but one or two of the memory questions. Major improvement! With school and finances I have a ton of stress but now I'm able to manage it more in the normal range. Stick to the program they give you, it might need some tweaks but stick it out, it's worth it.
The three month check ins continue and our son continues to stay on track. Many thanks to Dr Johnson and the Amen Staff!
This has been such a great experience all around. From the first appointment, to now. I love that for the first time ever, I have some evidence of what may be wrong with the "just not feeling right."
I have been suffering from Post Concussion Syndrome for years. I can't tell you how relieved I am to actually see the areas of my brain that have been damaged. Even more than that...I know what I have to do to restore function back to those areas. If you think you have a problem come to the clinic. Get yourself some help. I now know I can be the person I was before these injuries (9 total concussions). There are beautiful things in my future!!!
The AMEN Clinic has done an excellent job in providing high quality service to patients of all walks of life in the testing and understanding of mind/body issues. My experience with the Atlanta, GA office was no exception. All of the employees were very nice, helpful, and provided a high quality of service. The doctor was outstanding and gave me plenty of time to help me understand the brain scan test results and a course of action for improving my quality of life. Thank you!
The AMEN Clinic has done an excellent job in providing high quality service to patients of all walks of life in the testing and understanding of mind/body issues. My experience with the Atlanta, GA office was no exception. All of the employees were very nice, helpful, and provided a high quality of service. The doctor was outstanding and gave me plenty of time to help me understand the brain scan test results and a course of action for improving my quality of life. Thank you!
My son has been coming to the Amen Clinic and in Dr. Darmal's care since 2011. Dr. Darmal is not only a very good clinician (psychiatrist/neurologist) but a real human being who understands the intricacies of diagnosis not just from a clinical perspective but how it affects my son as a whole person and how it overall impacts the family. He truly cares for his patients. He calls during my son's IEP and is a very good resource for us in my son's overall care. My son has a history of TBI and was for years diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental delay not otherwise specified with other coexisting diagnoses of ADHD, ASD, and Expressive/Receptive Language Disorder. My son through a lot of clinical interventions is thriving, nearly typical, plays sports, and a happy, healthy, young adult. Dr. Darmal has been a blessing to us and is central in the health care team support of our child. We are very grateful that we have met him and his wonderful assistants/staff at Amen Clinic who have been there always for us. We look forward to my son going to college in the next couple of years and to continue to work with Dr. Darmal and team at the Amen clinic.
I Came here to deal with my OCD brain mixed with a ton of rage. After getting the treatment, along with 2 scans, I realized this is the place I need to be at. The doctor "MOMAYA" that I talked to, told me everything I needed to know, and it totally made sense. I now have clarification on the details of my soon to be healthy brain. I could not speak more highly of doctor "MOMAYA". Truly an ease to talk to doctor, who knows his stuff. I love the Amen Clinic
Overall it was great experience. I had read Dr. Amen's ADHD types and thought I could diagnose my son, was really surprised with the actual 'pictures'. The whole experience, (information, location, interview, testing, scanning and final meeting to get the results) was very great. I wish I had known that Gabriel could have had other tests done at the same time and we would have stayed for a bit longer in Atlanta.
I called on a Thursday to see if I could get in the following week, thinking it would be a long shot, but they were able to get me in. I live in Michigan and was going to be within a couple of hours of the Atlanta clinic. I could not be happier with my decision to take my son there. It was worth every penny. He is 14 and has been diagnosed with many wrong things since he was 6 years old and has been on the wrong medicine since then. I finally feel that we are on the right track after 8 years. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Ali was so wonderful! He didn't talk over our heads and made a great connection with my son. We are continuing to see him over the phone, because we have severed ties with all of the doctors in our town that have misdiagnosed my son over the years. I have told everyone here about the wonderful job they are doing at the Amen Clinics!
Dr. Momaya from Amen Clinic is OUTSTANDING. After several years of the wrong diagnosis, the wrong medications that created other issues and countless doctors office visits, Dr. Momaya was able to pin down exactly what was going on with me. His diagnosis and meticulous attention to details has allowed me to thrive now with the right treatments. If you are tired of feeling "wrongly diagnosed" or "off" Dr. Momaya is the doctor for you!
This was a life changing experience for me. I highly recommend anyone interested in their health especially if you experience anxiety or depression, to make an appointment at the Amen Clinic. The staff was friendly and informative from beginning to end. They are totally thorough and professional. The procedure was completely painless.
We are so happy we came to the Amen clinic. We are so excited to receive valuable information for our son. Reviewing the brain scan helps us to better understand our son and A.D.D. We have useful information and tools for dealing with this other than the typical medication prescribed for A.D.D.My experience has been nothing but wonderful. I absolutely adored Dr. Darmal and felt very comfortable in my appointment. The only thing was that the building was a little difficult to find but other than that the staff was amazing and I highly recommend Dr. Darmal to all my family and friends.
We are so happy we came to the Amen clinic. We are so excited to receive valuable information for our son. Reviewing the brain scan helps us to better understand our son and A.D.D. We have useful information and tools for dealing with this other than the typical medication prescribed for A.D.D.
Finally, a way to use science to actually see what's going on. No more guesswork and trial and error to see what works and doesn't. Getting the SPECT scans gave me immense relief since I was able to see just what was and, more importantly, what wasn't going on and get answers to questions that have bothered me for a long time. Now I have a definite plan to take control instead of just reacting to symptoms. Thank you Dr. Amen for being smart enough to discover a better treatment, and being driven enough to bring your findings to the world. Thanks also to your trained staff for believing in the treatment and carrying your work on. I'll always recommend your treatment to anyone I see needing the answers. Thank God you're here.
My entire experience with the Amen Clinic has been absolutely wonderful! I began treatment with Dr. Darmal almost 2 years ago. He truly took the time to understand me as an individual and worked with me to get well again. Dr. Darmal is a very kind and easy to talk to. I can honestly say that I don't know what I would have done without him. The office staff at the Amen Clinic has been fantastic. Dr. Darmal's assistant Sarah is always very friendly and welcoming. She has excellent communication and it is clear that she cares about each and every patient just as much as Dr. Darmal. I would highly recommend Dr. Darmal and the Amen Clinic. They have been an essential to improving my overall quality of life.
After having a bad experience with other medical facilities my son was extremely apprehensive, afraid and did not trust doctors. We were referred to Dr. Johnson and after the first visit I was sure my son was in the right hands. He diagnosed my son's condition, thoroughly explained it and ensured that he has the correct prescriptions. Dr. Johnson was knowledgeable, friendly and put my son at ease. Dr. Johnson remains supportive not only to my son but has been available to answers questions to all of his concerned family members. I cannot express the peace of mind I have experienced after taking my son to see Dr. Johnson at the Amen Clinic. I finally have hope that in time my son will live a full normal life. I am forever grateful to Dr. Johnson. I strongly recommend the Amen Clinic for high quality care.
First I would like to compliment the professionalism of all the staff members. Everyone is in such high spirits that instantly puts a smile on your face. I was extremely nervous going through this process but was recommended to see Dr. Darmal. He exceeded all expectations and was able to explain things in terms that I could understand. He instantly made me feel comfortable and gave me hope for my future.
The Amen clinic changed my life! For years I suffered and spent thousands trying to figure out what was wrong with me. Every doctor I went too couldn't identify the problem, until I found Dr. Filidei. He took the time to track and evaluate all my symptoms, instead of just throwing some drugs at me like most doctors. The staff is also incredible, especially Debbe, Dr. Filidei's assistant. I am constantly communicating with her and she responds very promptly. In general all the staff are friendly and there to help you. The Amen clinic changed my life! It is incredible and I recommend it to everyone. I highly recommend you go here, especially if you've been suffering for an extended period of time without help.
I was very pleased and impressed with my visit to the Amen Clinic in Reston. The office personnel were helpful, welcoming and professional. Stephanie, the historian, was very easy to talk to. She understood my involved and somewhat strange history with Lyme over 20 years, and projected a sincere warmth and caring attitude. I was so grateful and enlightened when I met with Dr. Annibali! He listened, asked pertinent questions, treated me with respect and compassion, which I greatly appreciated since I had experienced the opposite from much of the medical community. The scans gave evidence of some abnormalities that I had suspected for some time. I'm looking forward to experiencing some positive changes as a result of the treatment recommendations!
Very accommodating, professional and insightful. From the smiling faces at the front desk to the care coordinator, the historian, the scan technician and finally the attending physician (Dr. Johnson in my case), the mindset is one of courtesy and care. This makes for a very welcoming environment and quickly disarms any anxieties and inhibitions that often accompany new experiences in unfamiliar surroundings. Dr. Amen and his staff have done a great job of infusing their personal sense of sincerity and service into every aspect of their practice. As a patient, I am very grateful and already so much better off for the experience. Thank You very much.
As a patient with severe and longstanding anxiety depression issues, I can honestly say that my experience with Amen Clinic has been the most eye opening experience in my life. The reality of the damage of the current prescription medications I was using for years was made clear in a way that simply could not have been done without the Technology Amen Clinic uses. Not only do I have a SAFE plan to remove the dangerous prescription narcotics from my system in place of a more natural, safe, and reasonable approach, but I have the motivation to stick with this approach due to the Visuals that Amen Clinic provided in regards to what was going on inside my brain. I am forever grateful for my experience with Amen Clinic and hope for the sake of everyone with a mental disorder that the technology Amen Clinic has pioneered becomes more widespread and accepted as soon as possible.
The staff made me fully aware of the process and were wonderful; answered any questions as well. Dr. Emina was beyond informative and helped me understand every aspect of the SPECT... as well as, broke down the deficiencies that would lead to a much healthier brain; and how that might look for me in daily life. Then there's Moinette: She helped me connect the dots ... something I've avoided my entire life. She is wonderful, empathetic, compassionate, and exception at every way; simply beautiful inside and out! THANK YOU XOX
I feel like I was able to gain insights into my mind and behavior that I've been seeking my whole life. I would recommend this process to anyone struggling with mood, attention or cognitive issues. In addition, this is clearly a very well run office. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and respectful of each other.
Everyone here at the Amen Clinic was more than I could have ever expected in every way! From the receptionist to the doctor I felt like everyone was family, they were not only friendly, but over the top in helpfulness and concern while providing the most current testing and evaluation procedures available today. The doctor made me feel that my smallest concern was as important as the largest. He has an open mind to anything I shared and has a true concern for my utmost health. I can't thank everyone here enough for the most incredible experience I have ever had with the medical profession. Thank you and God bless you,
Making appointments was easy and when a medical emergency prevented me from making my appointments they were very accommodating. The only critical feedback I guess would be about the paperwork. We somehow didn't complete all of it...so maybe call ahead of your appointment s to make sure they have everything they need. I was really nervous about being judged and the historian was really kind and empathetic so it was easy to just be real and explain my situation. The brain scan technician was great too. He remembered me on day 2 and this also put me at ease. Dr. Chapek was very thorough explaining my diagnosis and treatment program and I think I have a better understanding of what's happening inside my head and how to help myself feel better. I'm excited to take advantage of all my new learning about how to heal myself.
I thought Dr. Faber was very thorough and analytical, yet enormously therapeutic. So far, everyone from the front desk to the historian to the scan technologist has been very helpful. Dr. Faber wants me to continue my success and progress with a very sound and helpful individualized treatment plan. I very much recommend this program!
The Amen Clinic not only met but totally exceeded our expectations in getting the help and support we needed. Coming from a disastrous experience in traditional psychiatry, the Amen Clinic has not only restored our hope in a successful treatment protocol but has given us confidence that we will come out better for having this experience!!!
Do I am so grateful for this resource for assessment of my status and the opportunity to learn ways of intervening to promote a greater sense of well being and return of vitality. My experience here has been restorative already just to find out the physiologic background of my current health status is evidenced in the brain scans. The setting is calming and nurturing and facilitates the desire to seek new ways of approach and intervention
I was lost without direction. Tried thousands of treatments but everything made it worse if anything. After just three days I have a plan of action and a lot more hope about my future. These scans are the way of the future.
The staff was truly amazing - sensitive, patient, informative, responsive and welcoming. There were recommendations that we as an entire family could implement in terms of diet, detoxing, nutrition, exercise, bodywork and medication. We are grateful!
Wonderful experience. Everyone in the office is kind, knowledgeable and helpful. The process is thorough and met my high expectations. For the first time in ten years I feel confident about my ability to overcome my brain/mood dis-ease! Thank you Amen Clinic, your work is crucial to my health and to millions of others around the globe!
I appreciated the service. Everyone was on the ball and on top of their respective work. I never felt pressured or uncomfortable in anyway shape or form. I liked Dr. Emina and how personable he was, and I also felt that he was very knowledgeable about my scans. All of his insights on my scans were on point with my real life struggles, and I feel like I can trust him.
I came in for information and recommendations to optimize my health and correct past health issues. The staff was all fantastic, and the information extremely valuable, with just the eval with Dr Emina the information he provided has answered a lot a questions I've had about my thinking and behavior over the years. Great stuff, thank you!
The staff at the clinic is wonderful. Albert was very helpful with our 8 year old son during the SPECT scans. He explained everything so that a child could understand, and alleviated his fear. The SPECT scan was incredibly valuable as a tool to help us understand our son's behavior. It also gave us a different perspective on why certain behaviors occurred. We are very hopeful that the supplements and exercises we discussed during our visit will provide benefits as an alternative to (or at the very least, in addition to) traditional prescription medication. This was truly a beneficial experience for our family.
Not only incredibly helpful for personal health but for social and relational health as well. Amen Clinics have given me the peace of mind that I CAN conquer the unpeaceful mind and find real success in mental as well as physical health.
Everyone at Amen Clinics was extremely kind, professional, and most importantly, HELPFUL. The things I learned at Amen Clinics will help me control my condition for years to come. Thanks Amen!
It has been a very beneficial experience. The scans showed me precisely what problems there are in my brain.
I am very fearful of Doctors & western medicine... I always feel like I am in a drive thru at the Dr.'s office. I get nervous that no one is actually looking at us specifically. I have been desperately educating myself how to naturally help my son, but have always worried I wasn't knowledgeable enough, doing something incorrectly & the idea of putting my child on medications was terrifying to me. Now that we were able to look at HIS brain I can say for sure I am set at ease to know the protocols are with HIM in mind. I needed this! I needed to see, I needed to know what was going on in there. I am so thankful we are able to make this happen for him!
The staff are very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. It has been a great experience!! I now have a road map of my brain and my ADD. With this map, I have the most important tool I need.
Excellent experience that I will take with me For the rest of my profession life. I believe that the SPECT Scan is one of the most Accurate way of diagnosis brain abnormally and aid in the correct and best treatment in psychiatric/mental disorders.
Amen clinics have been a godsend to my son and our family. Dr Johnson in San Francisco at Amen Clinic is a wonderful kind compassionate patient doctor who connects with people in a way where most doctors don't. At least not the doctors in Chicago where I am from. With the exception of maybe one. Our case is a tough one, but I don't feel like they're going to drop us or leave us hanging like many other doctors have. Or over medicate my son on medications that were actually making him worse and very sick. Doctors in Chicago medicated him to the point where he was falling down stairs and hitting his head not having any balance or control of his muscles. We are slowly coming out of a very hard time. I am grateful to Dr Bradley Johnson for this. Just want to put it out there so people can know this man deserves to be recognized for his good work. In addition to his professionalism he's very easy to talk to and very comfortable to be around.
The Experience with the staff and doctors was great. I was able to learn much about myself and was pleased to know that the research was well worth my time and money. In depth knowledge of my own self is worth knowing. Thank you Amen Clinic.
The whole process and staff was amazing. I am so so happy I decided to go because I was reluctant at first. Everyone was so polite, helpful and informative. Dr Farrell is so patient and helped me with any and every question I had about my treatment plan! Worth every penny, wish I had done this sooner.
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text: My P22 in the short barrel version is fairly accurate. If you practice often you can become fairly good at hitting stuff. I mostly shoot at 15 yards and am able to hit golf balls at that distance. I have shot at bowling pins at 75 yards and it is a real challenge, but it can be done. Most of all the P22 is a real fun gun to shoot and plink with. It is however very ammo specific at first and during break-in. Get yourself some remington golden bullets, remington thunderbolts, or CCI minimags and you and your P22 will be very happy. Other types of ammo just wont operate the slide correctly. So experament with small amonts of different ammo until you find something that works. I take my P22 to the range every weekend, it see's alot of use and abuse and performs great.

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Bliss Flows Freely in the Temecula Valley
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa • Temecula, CA
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Cool evening temps, warm ocean breezes, and a steady stream of sunshine create the quintessential conditions for growing grapes in Temecula—the city's name stems from a Luiseño Indian word meaning, "where the sun shines through the mist." More than 30 wineries and countless vineyards dot the rolling green hills of this Southern California locale, but beyond its famed Chardonnay, the area is also home to a hearty crop of charming boutiques, cozy country inns, and restaurants serving farm-to-table fare.
The Digs
Just an hour's drive from San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is a secluded sanctuary in the heart of Wine Country. Here, luxury is uncorked and the amenities flow freely: think an alfresco whirlpool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 38-acre winery. The 76 sun-soaked villas at this TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence-winning resort are both spacious and cozy, with plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, and outdoor seating areas.
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Start your stay with a vine-based treatment (try the grape seed oil arm massage) at the resort's award-winning GrapeSeed Spa. Later, sip your way into serenity with a tasting at the on-site winery. Here, you'll sample Southern California's best beneath rustic beamed ceilings. The perfect retreat wouldn't be complete without a gourmet feast. Treat yourself to a meal at Vineyard Rose Restaurant, where the Tuscan-inspired interior provides the perfect setting for any occasion.
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It's Showtime May 21st Preview: Mohammed Khamal vs. Robin van Roosmalen
- Written by Rian Scalia
In the co-main event, Mohammed Khamal and Robin van Roosmalen battle it out in what many are calling a potential fight of the year candidate.
There's history between these two men. They've met before. Back in March 2010, they met in Utrecht in the semi-finals of the K-1 World MAX West Europe Tournament. Khamal knocked van Roosmalen out at the end of the first round and went on to win the tournament, qualifying for the K-1 MAX World Grand Prix Final 16. Now just over a year later, van Roosmalen is looking for revenge.
Since that fight in March of last year, things have changed. Robin van Roosmalen isn't the unknown that he was back then. He's made a name for himself fighting for Ultimate Glory and It's Showtime. After the loss to Khamal, he lost again to Ajay Balgobind but ever since then he's been on a tear. Currently on a 5 fight win streak, van Roosmalen is one of the most hyped up and coming -70kg fighters at the moment. Wins over William Diender and Chahid Oulad El Hadj during his win streak have helped garner interest for the Dutchman.
Mohammed Khamal did go on to win the tournament and advance to the Final 16 but 2 months later he lost to Chahid Oulad El Hadj. Then last October, in what raised many eyebrows, he defeated Artur Kyshenko who is widely considered top 5 at -70kg. Coming off another career high point, he lost to Gago Drago at the Final 8 in November once again derailing his hype. His last fight happened in December, where he needed an extra round to defeat Mosab Amrani in one of the fights of 2010.
A win for either fighter will boost them much higher in the ranks of the -70kg division. This will be van Roosmalen's toughest test since the first fight and he'll definitely be ready to go, having fought and won twice in March. Khamal hasn't fought since December and it'll be interesting to see how the layoff affects him.
Both men are pretty small guys for -70kg and aren't big hitters. Khamal is the more technical fighter while van Roosmalen tries to force the fight more. van Roosmalen has already been knocked out by Khamal once so he'll have to be extra careful. His style might leave him open to a counter from Khamal and it could be lights out. van Roosmalen works the body effectively and that should be a key to winning this fight. Working Khamal's body will slow him down and open up opportunities to tee off on him. At times Khamal can be either teeing off or getting teed off on. Getting teed off on by van Roosmalen probably isn't in his best interest as the body shots will add up.
This fight could be a lot similar to Khamal's fight with Mosab Amrani just without the non stop aggression that Amrani is known for. The fight went back and forth with Khamal and Amrani taking turns on who was on the offensive. van Roosmalen always tries to go forward, not too aggressively while Khamal is content moving and finding a spot to strike. Combinations will be essential for both fighters and you'll likely see a lot of them as they go back and forth on the offensive.
The fight should be high paced and exciting. Don't miss this one. It's a tough fight to call but I'd say Khamal's technical advantage will win him a decision. I see him outworking van Roosmalen, landing the better shots. Khamal has been against a top 5 fighter in Artur Kyshenko and managed to beat him. I'm not sure van Roosmalen is ready for that level of competition yet.


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This looks anything but "Easy". Beautiful job.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
This looks anything but "Easy". Beautiful job.
Be a girl with a mind, a women with attitude and a lady with class.
Love your fabric choices. Nicely done.
I set mine on point and used the as close to the exact colors as I could. I like your arrangement and colors much, much better. I think it looks much better.
I really like your version of easy street. I had to stop working on mine because of the holidays and then I made an applique quilt that I had to finish so I am really behind on finishing it but now that I see Bonnie's finished results I don't care for the lime green. I like the teal and the purple but I have been trying to decide which other color would take its place. Any suggestions would be helpful. Great job on your quilt.
you did a great job
I LOVE THAT QUILT. Can I have it? lol. I think it is just wonderful. you did a great job.,
SMILE- it will make everyone wonder what you are up to.
Stay strong and keep looking up.
Looks great to me!
Retired teacher, loving it.
Love quilting also.
That's how I look at it too. It was my first Bonnie mystery so I wanted to stick with her choices and I did for the most part. I just couldn't do the lime green. I did feel like I learned a lot from it; I conquered the Easy Angle and Companion rulers and learned I could make accurate flying geese without having to cut them down after.
I design most of my own patterns, and this quilt showed me how important it is to take pressing issues into account when you're planning a design, especially if a beginner might use the pattern. My quilter had quite a time with this quilt because of the seam intersections, mostly where the geese met. Normally if I had multiple geese I would paper piece them, but because this was a mystery quilt we didn't know in advance what went with what.
Good luck to everyone trying to finish their versions - you can do it!
And thanks so much for all the kind words.
Lynda in OH
I love it and one of your nieces will also. When I do something that doesn't turn out quite as I envisioned I try to just look at it as a learning experience!
Congrats on completing yours and it is just beautiful!! Whoever gets the quilt will absolutely love it!!
Helen T.


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Parking office announces holiday shuttle schedule
By Tim Brownlee
Assistant Director of Public Affairs
(Dec. 12, 2006)--The UTSA Office of Parking and Transportation Services announces the shuttle schedule for Dec. 12-Jan. 16.
The regular shuttle schedules resume Jan. 16.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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UTSA parking permits are required at all times.
For more information, visit the Parking and Transportation Web site or call (210) 458-PARK (7275).
Holiday shuttles and parking
Off-campus apartment shuttles
- Normal service through Dec. 12
- Saturday service Dec. 9 only, until 5:30 p.m.
- No off-campus apartment shuttles Dec. 13-Jan. 15
On-campus shuttles
- Normal weekday service through Dec. 12
- Reduced service weekdays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Dec. 13-Dec. 22, Jan. 2-12
- No on-campus shuttles Dec. 25-Jan. 1 and Jan. 15
Shopping shuttle
- Normal Saturday service through intercession, noon-4 p.m.
Lot 13 (Valero Way) parking and shuttle
- Normal service through Dec. 12
- Lot 13 closed and no shuttle service Dec. 13-Jan. 15
Visitor information booths
- Normal service through Dec. 12
- 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., (weekdays) Dec. 13-22, Jan. 2-12
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i installed my NUC last saturday. the weather here in CT has been absolutely gorgeous, with everything blooming at once so they have lots of places to visit. i peeked in the hive on Tues. and all seemed peaceful. i went in without gloves with no issues. during the last couple of days while walking out to the car or just around the yard both my fiance and myself were head bumped it seems. no stings just a hard thunk. we were nowhere near the hive either time.
any ideas on this? we are hoping they will settle in soon and not be so face friendly.
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Cozy corner to sew in!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Cozy corner to sew in!
Very nice. I think alot of us started out in a corner and gradually took over other areas. Congrats!
Confirmed fabric-holic seeking 12 step treatment program or a storage building.
I actually started the other way.... a large room down to a corner But I do love my little corner.
great corner, have fun in your space
I too sew in a small space in my dining room. At least when we sew we are still in the thick of things that are happening in the main part of the house! Thanks for sharing.
Nice sewing space. Love your ironing table.
Don't sing of yesterday; yesterday is gone. Tomorrow isn't written. Make today your song.
Love the ironing table and the cozy space. Nice to be part of the house happenings. Hope you will have countless happy hours sewing away.
I really like your corner nook. I love the sampler above your desk. Did you make it.
there is something very magical about one's own space... yours looks very comfy and warm... where beautiful creations come from... have fun!


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In 2008 veteran journalist Evan Wright, acclaimed for his New York Times best-selling book Generation Kill and co-writer of the Emmy-winning HBO series it spawned, began a series of conversations with super-criminal Jon Roberts, star of the fabulously successful documentary Cocaine Cowboys. Those conversations would last three years, during which time Wright came to realize that Roberts was much more than the de-facto "transportation chief" of the Medellin Cartel during the 1980s, much more than a facilitator of a national drug epidemic. As Wright's tape recorder whirred and Roberts unburdened himself of hundreds of jaw-dropping tales, it became clear that perhaps no one in history had broken so many laws with such willful abandon.
Roberts, in fact, seemed to be a prodigy of criminality – but one with a remarkable self-awareness and a fierce desire to protect his son from following the same path.
American Desperado is Roberts' no-holds-barred account of being born into Mafia royalty, witnessing his first murder at the age of seven, becoming a hunter-assassin in Vietnam, returning to New York to become -- at age 22 -- one of the city's leading nightclub impresarios, then journeying to Miami where in a few short years he would rise to become the Medellin Cartel's most effective smuggler.
But that's just half the tale.
The roster of Roberts' friends and acquaintances reads like a Who's Who of the latter half of the 20th century and includes everyone from Jimi Hendrix, Richard Pryor, and O.J. Simpson to Carlo Gambino, Meyer Lansky, and Manuel Noriega.
Nothing if not colorful, Roberts surrounded himself with beautiful women, drove his souped-up street car at a top speed of 180 miles per hour, shared his bed with a 200-pound cougar, and employed a 6"6" professional wrestler called "The Thing" as his bodyguard. Ultimately, Roberts became so powerful that he attracted the attention of the Republican Party's leadership, was wooed by them, and even was co-opted by the CIA for which he carried out its secret agenda.
Scrupulously documented and relentlessly propulsive, this collaboration between a bloodhound journalist and one of the most audacious criminals ever is like no other crime book you've ever read. Jon Roberts may be the only criminal who changed the course of American history.
©2011 Evan Wright (P)2011 Random House Audio
"The Moby Dick of mob memoirs… here is everything you've wanted to know - and much better, here is the way everything felt. Evan Wright puts you so deep inside a career in organized crime that midway through you'll begin expecting a knock on your door and a call from your lawyer." (David Lipsky, author of the national best seller Absolutely American)
"Delivers all the guilty pleasures one expects from a gangster's memoir, but Wright's superb prose offers something more: a meditation on good and evil during the glittering decay of late 20th century civilization… One of the best books of the year." (James L. Swanson, Edgar Award winning author of the New York Times best sellers Manhunt and Bloody Crimes)
"American Desperado is not only stranger but so much better than fiction…Captivating, addictive, and head-spinning, this one-of-a-kind book earns its place on the top shelf of true crime accounts." (Chuck Hogan, New York Times bestselling author of Prince of Thieves, basis of the Academy Award-nominated The Town)
Let's face it, these authors aren't paying me, so there's no need to lie!!
"BEST First Person (realistic) Criminal Account"
You'll find yourself stopping throughout this book, thinking "Wait, is this a movie?". It's not. I don't care if this guy made up EVERYTHING he claims to have done, it is absolutely intriguing! He's lived one heck of a life, and if you enjoy learning about REAL criminals, you'll love this book. Well read, too.
OK, so I wasn't expecting too much from this book. I thought it would be like other self-serving criminal biographies with minimal details.
I was so wrong. This is a compelling read. There were moments when I cringed at the horror of this man's deeds. There were moments when I felt sorry for him.
In many ways he never had a chance. That's not to say his life wasn't his fault, but his early life and genes made it very difficult for him to act otherwise. He clearly inherited his sociopath genes from his father and his mother wasn't aware enough, or smart enough, to counteract that damage.
Bottom line? I couldn't stop listening and stayed up all night.
Intergalactic Hitchhiker
"Turns the lovable bad guy cliche on it's head"
American Desperado is written the first person perspective of Jon Roberts and other key figures of his life. Often on the written page a change in first person narration is demarcated by extra spacing between paragraphs. When the book changes perspective the audio version changes narrators. I found that the style helped cement when the novel changed perspectives and allowed for an easier listen.
Jon Roberts is an interesting figure because he is un-apologetically bad. Similar, stories to Jon's have been told in both novels and films. However, this story is unique because it does not allow you any empathy for the main character. I like to say that everyone is the hero of his own story but that is just not true for Mr. Roberts. Jon Roberts is unquestionably the villain of his story.
I really enjoyed this book. The reaction to the main character is a visceral hatred. This may be the only autobiography ever written designed to slander it's subject.
"Interesting Story"
This is my 1st audiobook -- and with the enjoyment I've had -- the one that will hook me into growing to love this medium which Audible makes so accessible.
Being based on a true story and verifiable events, which the author periodically fact checks, makes me interested in investing my time to listen. What an incredible story it is.
A spirit and human-ness to the people as the story unfolds.
The admission by the subject that he is a sociopath -- not cable of feeling emotion or empathy (mostly), which is demonstrated throughout his life events.
I wish there were 10 other audiobooks just like this one that I could fully invest myself into. Now I am left searching for other books that are worth my time.
Audio book fan girl
"John Roberts...the guy you don't want next door..."
I really liked the way the writer let John Roberts tell his story unobtrusively. And I liked the set-up at the beginning when the writer (Evan Wright) explains how he's laid out the book. That prepared me for what came. The voice of John Roberts comes across as sympathetic, brutal, and worthy of attention. This is a man who inhabits most people's nightmares, but despite that, he comes across as genuine.
John...of course.
My favorite scene was Hee Haw Junction (I think that was the name). It was pretty hilarious how they got out of that.
There were many parts in this book where I was horrified to find myself laughing. After all, this is a story about an unrepentant murderer and self-described sociopath. But still...some parts were just funny. In fact, I was less horrified by "John" than by the incredible ineptitude and lack of morality in law enforcement...at least as it was portrayed by John, who clearly has a vested interest in making them look that way.
The reader for John was amazing. He completely pulled off the changes in John's moods as appropriate to the story. In fact, the reader was so good, there was a subtle difference between John's younger days and his older, "wiser" days.
"What a miserable book"
This book is nothing but an endless litany of sociopathic cruelty. One ugly, gruesome anecdote of absolute depravity after another ... and another ... and another.
After the first 10 or 15 descriptive stories of skinning people alive, breaking bones, knee-capping, cutting off appendages, et. al., you've heard all you need to hear about killing and hurting people, and know all you need to know about Jon Roberts. After the next 30 or 40 such stories, you don't become numb or inured to them, just increasingly sick and tired of them ... more disgusted, more repulsed, more bored by the whole thing.
Though few and far between, every so often there's a brief passage about Pablo Escobar or the logistics of smuggling which feels like a breath of fresh air. But, a few minutes later, it's back to beatings and brain matter, stabbings and entrails ... all of it delivered with a shrug ... like, "eh, whaddaya gonna do?"
Enough already! Tedium, thy name is Jon Roberts ...
"AMAZING! Could not put it down"
I do not know if all of this is true. I believe it is just for the simple fact that it's too brutal and too honest. Amazing and chilling insight into a criminal mind and all that goes with a criminal life. I had always been life so many intrigued by the world of the mafia and I do believe it's because Hollywood has glamorized and romanticized it. This book brought it down to earth and showed you the brutal truth about what a cold blooded violent institution the mafia and the people in it really are. This was the first book or movie or anything I'd ever been exposed to that basically humanized the mafia for what it really was and then basically dismissed it as the subject of this book grew past it. The insight into the mind and world of a violent murderer and how he became to be what he became was both fascinating and terrifying. I could not stop listening. I finished it and immediately began it over again.
"Believable or Unbelievable This Book is Awesome!!!"
This was a great read due to my love of the crime genre and the honesty that the author portrays. The witness accounts does a great job of telling both sides of the story whether it conflicts with the authors side or not
Helllllooooo!!!! Jon Roberts! He lived an amazing life and seemed like he was as rational as one can be in the life he chose to live.
Jon Roberts! He sounded like the same narrator from Goodfellas to me. I don't think it was Ray Liota but he was the voice of him in that movie.
American Desperado says it all.
"The Real Deal"
I really enjoy books of this Nature, But Jon Roberts stories BLOW even " The Ice man " away. If you make any purchase this year MAKE SURE TO GET THIS BOOK! WOW!
Professor of Business Law. Fan of history, finance, law, politics.
"Wow, is this guy for real?"
I was impressed by the Cocaine Cowboys documentary, and Jon Roberts on screen.
Here we find the basic grandiose 1950s-60s male American teen-to-young-adult personality: plenty of drugs, a very movie-influenced imagination, all outrageous stunts and stories. It always centers on the one guy and always is beyond reality, more violent and risky, more famous people there, right in the crux of every big event. Most of these guys got a little humility or just burned out and disappeared; some are still here to drone on over dinner about this or that big prank. A lot grew out of the G.I. men's culture going back to WW2. But this guy still has to be the star of every show in history in his own mind. (Or at least, a clever salesman of books now, with a keen sense of what the "true crime genre" buyer wants to hear.) Yeah, some of it is doubtless true, some "larger than life" (in a very scumbag way). But hey, he was everywhere and met everyone? He was a jungle warrior in 'Nam, diving out of planes into the jungles, but there's no record of Jon's military service? Faced off with John Gotti with gangs of guys in Gotti's basement (how did his army get into Gotti's basement past Gotti's guards yet all carrying guns? I get all these big question marks. Dosed Ed Sullivan with acid, tracked down Sullivan's physician, intimidated the physician and effectively blackmailed Sullivan to shut up?
There is a difference between movies and reality; the actors survive these incredible scenes because it is according to a script. The enemies are playing along, the effects people carefully set up the stunts and use pro stunt personnel. There are many takes to get it perfect. Physicians and insurance companies stand by. It is in my opinion astronomically improbable that a real guy could squeak through all these daily death-defying events (straight out of a Clint Eastwood spaghetti western, far surpassing any Scorsese movie) and survive. Five times, ten times, two dozen times, OK, but hundreds of times? This is like the peak moments of continuous movies end-to-end. Always as colorful and dramatic as a movie? At is as if the guy is still hanging around a nightclub, BS'ing the impressionable. That is his schtick. Dude, even the 80s was decades ago. (Yawn.)
However, If a tenth of this is true, it is an amazing story, of a real sadistic creep. (In cleverer moments, he sees himself as a reflective of the society's dark side; hired to be what he was, in effect, by people who wanted to keep their hands clean but brush up against his danger; shades of Mike Tyson.) But its all hyped to the point of exhaustion. One way or another, Jon Roberts sold a cinematic sort of drama to the dumb money of this world, and made out pretty well. Is he still doing that here?
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PlayBook: The Airport
The Playbook picks: Thanksgiving football lines plus airport gambling with the Broncos, Chargers, Jets and Rams.
At 7-to-1, the San Diego Chargers are a good team to take on any day of the week, except Sundays, when they play a 7-3 Broncos team and are tied to a three-way parlay with the woeful Jets and historically awful Browns. People will get nervous when you start counting out bills and talk about taking three sub-.500 teams to cover against obvious favorites; they'll stand close to the phone and tell their children to gather up all the knives and bury them in the backyard. It isn't in mental range of the average football fan to accept a trip like that, and even a seasoned sports book might be hesitant to just take your money. Lunatics, as a rule, don't make it very far in the world of professional football; nine times out of ten they end up on the outskirts of Oakland babbling uncontrollably about Rich Gannon and a 2003 Raiders team that was flogged on national television by their former coach and a four-point underdog from Tampa Bay.
But that was then and this is now; the Chargers covered the Broncos by a half point in Week 11 and the Jets trounced the Rams. Cleveland covered the Cowboys and I embarrassed many people waiting on standby in an airport bar where they wouldn't accept tips and everyone coughed nervously into their sleeves. The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving have never been good for flyers; it's a dangerous time to be in the air travel business, and most things are best left unsaid when you're sitting idle at a crowded crossroads of the Western hemisphere. Nobody is comfortable around a surly journalist who seems hell-bent on backing a perennial loser like the Browns and then tying them to two 4-6 teams like the Chargers and Jets.
"But so what?" I said. "The Broncos will choke in the final six weeks of the season and Peyton Manning's lifeless corpse will be dragged through the streets of New Orleans and beaten mercilessly like a piñata by the Ravens who will go on to stomp Jay Cutler like the silly little goofball he is."
"Jesus, that's a heavy trip to lay on these people," said a small New Zealand man sitting next to me. "You'll throw these poor bastards into a frenzy if you keep talking like that. They'll be calling for blood."
"Never mind blood," I said, "they'll want the pineal gland. These freaks won't waste their time purifying all the blood they'll need to pacify themselves during routine stopovers in Dallas and New York."
The New Zealander was a short, tanned man somewhere in his late thirties. He had on a giant wool pullover and one of those outback hats made from real kangaroo hide tipped back on his head. He was wearing shorts, an otherwise odd choice in the middle of November, and a pair of worn Converse running shoes. "Name's Jake," he said, staring up at the disaster playing out in St. Louis. "They told me not to take the Rams, but it seemed like the right thing to do at the time."
"Taking the Rams is never right," I said. "People like you are the reason this country's economy is in the shitter."
"Not me," he said. "My business is recession-proof. A fleet of 40 or 50 Saint Bernards in places like Switzerland and the Yukon, totally self-sufficient and wild." His eyes lit up, but he never took them off his drink. "They run drugs and confidential documents across international borders around the clock, only stopping in the spring to eat their young when no one else is around to hear them cry."
And just like that, six or maybe ten Black Ops agents dressed in sleek gray Kevlar swarmed the bar and began beating the man with 10,000-volt cattle prods and menacing-looking clubs. I fell out of my seat, slopping five-dollar gin everywhere when one of them backhanded me across the chest hoping to get in one last good swing before the man blacked out and wouldn't feel the pain. The rest of the bar continued on with their casual conversation, ignoring the brutal scene playing out as if they knew the whole thing was coming. This was, after all, a criminal, a dangerous felon, and if it meant he wouldn't be sitting next to them on a 10 hour flight across the Pacific, well then, he deserved to be beaten to within an inch of his life.
"Jesus," I said, "what the fuck is wrong with you people," still regaining my balance and swinging my head violently, looking for the second wave. "You're just gonna let them cart off some helpless dog breeder? Who the fuck is next?" But they had already carried off his limp body and the bar had returned to normal when the waiter came around with a damp rag to sop up the blood left soaking through the hardwood.
I left, without leaving a tip, and made a mental note to never wear shorts in an airport.
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Oakland (+8) over Cincinnati, Pittsburgh (-1) over Cleveland, Tennessee (-3) over Jacksonville, Chicago (-2.5) over Minnesota, Atlanta (-1) over Tampa Bay, Miami (+3) over Seattle, Baltimore (-1) over San Diego, St Louis (+2.5) over Arizona, Indianapolis (-3) over Buffalo, New Orleans (+1) over San Francisco, Green Bay (+3) over New York, Philadelphia (+2) over Carolina, Denver (-10.5) over Kansas City.
Last Week: 10-3
Overall: 91-54-4
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(Aug. 12, 2009)--Dianita Gee, co-worker, employee, boss and friend, died Saturday, Aug. 8 after a brief illness. Originally hired at UTSA in 1997 as a human resources specialist, she worked in both the benefits and compensation departments. For the last two years, she served as benefits manager in the Office of Human Resources. She was a consummate professional and a valued member of the human resources team.
Gee was an alumna of Texas Woman's University, where she earned a bachelor of business administration degree. Recently, she completed Professional Human Resource (PHR) certification through the Society for Human Resource Management.
Away from work, Gee enjoyed singing in her church choir and was a member of the Worship Council executive board. She volunteered as a mentor with a local rites-of-passage program. She also enjoyed interior decorating and, for those of who knew her well -- shopping.
Gee will be remembered for her beautiful smile, dedication, hard work, love of her family and friends, and commitment to her faith. She could always be counted on regardless of the project, situation or circumstances.
"When we think of Dianita, we will remember her love of life and her flair for style, but most of all, we will remember her smile and her compassion," said Barbara Baran-Centeno, UTSA associate vice president for human resources. "Her passing will leave a huge void in the benefits department, human resources department, UTSA and mostly in our hearts. We will miss her deeply."
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The Northern Lakes Lightning girls' hockey team is 10-8 overall after losing to Park Rapids 3-1 in a Mid-State Conference game on Thursday, Jan. 17.
The Lightning was scheduled to play at Alexandria on Tuesday, Jan. 22, and then skate at Detroit Lakes on Thursday, Jan. 24.
Against the Panthers, Mariah Reed scored the lone goal for the Lightning. Kat Jensen stopped 42 shots in the loss for Northern Lakes.
The Lightning junior varsity team lost to the Panthers 4-3 on Jan. 17.
Park Rapids 1 0 2 — 3
Northern Lakes 0 0 1 — 1
First period: PR-Julie Renner (Kendra Dresow) 11:19
Third period: PR-Abby Fischer (Jessie O'Hern) 14:41, NL-Mariah Reed 7:17, PR-Hannah Williams (Brooke Jerger, Allyson Vaudrin) 3:31
Shots on goal: NL 45, PR 28
Goalies: NL-Kat Jensen (42 saves); PR-Shania Johnson (27 saves)
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Kim Jessen and Kaylyn Eggena netted goals for the 10-7 Lightning. Jessen's score gave Northern Lakes a 1-0 lead in the first period. Eggena pulled her team within 3-2 with 55 seconds left before the Icebreakers scored an empty netter to end the Lightning comeback.
Jensen turned aside 25 shots for Northern Lakes while winning netminder Lucy Gaetz stopped 29 shots.
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Goalies: NL-Kat Jensen (25 saves); SC-Lucy Gaetz (29 saves)


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10 things to know before visiting Sweden
It's official: we're the first website in 10 years to write a story about Sweden that doesn't mention ABBA or IKEA. Except that we just did.
The country of Midsummer and fika (read on, we'll explain) is just too big and diverse to limit the place to easy symbols.
Here are some "Fernando"-free tips to prepare you for a trip.
1. Only one store sells hard alcohol
If you enjoy a drink, you might want stock up on duty free en route to Sweden. Gas stations and local stores are forbidden to sell wine and hard alcohol.
In an effort to control alcohol consumption in the country, the government set up Systembolaget stores in 1955.
The store has a monopoly on retail sales of alcohol: it's the only place you can buy wine and spirits and beer with an alcohol content above 3.5 percent.
You have to be 20 years or older to buy in stores, though in Swedish bars and restaurants the drinking age is 18.
Most towns have one Systembolaget. Cities have a few, but finding them isn't always easy.
General opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Perhaps this is a good time for a detox.
2. Pickled herring is a way of life
Some of us love chocolate. Swedes love pickled herring.
No festive occasion is complete without it.
Herring comes in many flavors and is usually eaten with crisp bread or potatoes, sour cream and chives.
Smoked fish is also popular -- mackrel, eel and salmon. Fish smokeries in the villages along the coastline offer locally caught and smoked delicacies.
Another eating habit peculiar to the Swedes is the tradition of eating fermented fish (surströmming). It comes in a tin and if you're able to handle the smell once you open it, you can probably stomach it.
3. People love to fika
The "fika" is fundamental to Swedish culture. As a verb or noun, it loosely means "coffee break" or "pause" and if you enjoy sharing coffee and pastries with friends or family, you'll revel in the many opportunities to "fika."
A good fika café is always close at hand in Sweden. If you happen to be in Northwest Skane, we recommend Flickorna Lundgren, opened by two sisters in 1938.
It offers pastries in a beautiful garden and is renowned not only for its fika, but its idyllic surroundings.
4. Swedes take glass seriously
In Smaland in southern Sweden, the Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket) is home to 13 glassworks including well known brands such as Kosta Boda and Orrefors.
You can see skilled craftsmen in action and follow them as they transform molten glass into delicate crystal or works of art.
Visitors can also try blowing, painting and engraving glass to create a souvenir to take home.
Most of the glassworks sell their products at factory price, so you can pick up a bargain too.
5. Kids will love the place
Sweden is an excellent place to travel with young children.
Skansen is the world's first open-air museum and has a unique collection of historical buildings, a children's zoo with Nordic animals, aquarium, play areas and an amusement park -- an excellent place for visitors to celebrate Midsummer, Easter and other festive occasions.
Kolmården, Scandinavia's biggest wildlife part, is approximately 90 minutes by car from Stockholm.
Skånes Djurpark in southern Sweden is another excellent children's zoo with Nordic animals, play areas for kids and a swimming pool.
There are several amusement parks that cater to all ages; Liseberg in Gothenburg is one of Europe's leading entertainment parks and Gröna Lund in Stockholm is also worth a visit.
The following museums are a must in Stockholm: The Wasa Museum (a sunken royal ship), The Museum of Natural History and The Museum of Technology.
Junibacken is another popular spot for families in the capital. It's an indoor theme park devoted to Pipi Longstocking, the colorful character created by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren.
6. Island hopping is one of the best activities
Head in one direction long enough in Sweden and you'll likely hit an archipelago. You'll find them off the north, south, east and west coasts.
They're centers of Swedish cultural heritage and natural beauty, with a laid-back lifestyle and numerous nature activities. Many Swedes have summer homes on these islands.
There are roughly 24,000 islands in the Stockholm archipelago alone. About 150 are inhabited and most of the islands are accessible only by private boat.
The largest are accessible by public ferry and make a good day trip with options for lunch, hiking and swimming in crystal waters -– if you don't mind skin-prickling temperatures.
Gotland and Öland, Sweden's largest islands, situated off the east coast, are also worth a visit. Gotland is home to the Lummelunda Caves with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and a preserved medieval town at Kattlundsgård.
Hallands Väderö off the southwest coast is a nature reserve and home to some of the most threatened species in Europe, including rare beetles.
7. The art of queuing has been perfected
No pushing to the front of the crowd in Sweden.
Whether at the post office, pharmacy, Systembolaget or cheese counter in the supermarket, you'll need to take a number, stand in a queue and wait your turn.
It's all very orderly.
8. Recycling isn't optional
Garden waste, colored glass, clear glass, newspapers and magazines, milk and yogurt cartons, soft and hard plastics, metals, food waste ...
Swedes are avid recyclers and sorting household waste in Sweden gives you bragging rights.
A typical house in Sweden has at least three rubbish bins, with different sections for each of the above categories.
Garbage is cleaned before being thrown, and it's also important to fold the boxes and cartons so they take up a minimum of space.
It's all part of Sweden's strong green culture.
9. Getting around is easy
Exploring Sweden by car is easy -- the roads are well maintained and traffic jams are rare. Just be prepared to meet the occasional elk or moose.
Sweden is also bike friendly, with an extensive network of cycle paths in and around towns as well as marked cycle routes around the country.
Taxis are expensive compared with other countries so public transportation is often a better option -- there's an extensive network of trains, coaches and buses. With 150 destinations throughout the country, Swebus Express is the largest bus operator.
It's worth noting that some local buses won't accept cash, so you need to buy a pre-paid bus card in advance.
10. Midsummer is the year's biggest party
Midsummer is the most important celebration of the year for many Swedes.
Midsummer always take place on a Friday between June 19 and June 25 when locals celebrate the longest day of the year. This is what comes after being kept in the dark all winter.
Many towns and villages arrange public Midsummer dances, where folk musicians play as crowds dance around the Midsummer pole that's been decorated with flowers and leaves gathered in the woods earlier that day.
One tradition involves jumping around the maypole singing along to a song about small frogs.
After the dancing the party starts -- as darkness never really arrives, parties can go on for some time.
This is the time to sample traditional Midsummer foods, such as pickled herring and new potatoes and to fika with traditional fresh strawberries and cream.
If you have difficulty swallowing the herring, there's usually plenty of Schnapps and beer available.
Folklore has it that if a young woman picks seven different flowers and lays them under her pillow on Midsummer's night, she'll dream of her future spouse.


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