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Are people going a little too far with this whole Illuminati and Occult stuff? Or could it simply be that things are beginning to slip out of the cracks about this secret organization and people are getting afraid of what might leak out? Who knows? Now like many of you, I've been hearing about certain celebrities being apart of this thing for years but never thought anything of it. Never even gave it a second thought.
For those of you who aren't familiar with the Illuminati, it stems all the way back to 1776. It was originally a secret society and/or organization that allegedly controlled any and everything behind the scenes. Why is that bad? Well, some believe that the force driving this group is evil. In modern times, some of the biggest singers, rappers, politicians and overall celebrity figures have been linked to this group and have even been accused of devil worshipping.
Most recently, Jay-Z and Rihanna have been accused of not only being apart of the Illuminati, but of being devote devil worshipers. Jay has even been accused of saying "Kill Jesus" subliminally in one of his records. Some people even go as far as saying that leaders like former President George W. Bush and even current President Barack Obama are members of this secret society. Even King of Pop Michael Jackson has been linked to this organization.
Much of this noise about the Illuminati resurfaced from Rihanna's latest joint "Russian Roulette" and the comment R&B singer Tiffany Evans made about it via Twitter.
"Russian Roulette= Suicidal Rate gon sky rocket!
You gotta watch what u say. Because there are a lot of weak people in the world. They are susceptible to anything so anything you say or do some people actually do listen. So make sure its nothing bad. Its okay to be deep,but not murder deep.
Man! I really wish I could tell you guys what the industry really is and what stars are apart of destroying this world. The stars who worship satan,and those who have killed to get the respect they have now. You'd be verrrry surprise. Some of your favorite people pretend to worship God but they only do that to save face. Or seem innocent.
Satan was head of music in heaven. He uses influential people…to help influence the world. Think about that. Once u make a certain amount of money. Just know that that's when they ask u to join. To get in you have accept the beast, worship. Once you join they assist u with ur career.make u huge.only if u agree and obey to destroy Gods word.and his children.
Ppl listen and pay attention. Its a war going on right now between Good and Evil. Evil will rule this world for a min. The people that have this power are the people that RULE the whole world. I'm done I won't say anymore before I get in trouble."
Before I get in trouble? That was kind of weird for her to say. It was almost as if she knew someone was watching her.
"If you've never heard of the Illuminati before, it's basically a group or organization of powerful people in the industry that brainwash audiences with hidden messages in songs, music video's, political campaigns etc. Stars such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Matthew Knowles have all been accused of being involved, as have various politicians and actors."
Let me play devil's advocate for a second here. (NO PUN INTENDED) Kanye West made a hit off of "Jesus Walks." Few years later, his mother dies and he's no longer singing the Jesus tune. Could it be that he was forced by the Illuminati to join before anything else bad happened?
Maybe or,
Let's even take Chris Brown for example. He was dating Rihanna, who is an alleged member of the Illuminati. Could it be that he was being pressured to join but refused and because of it all of this stuff has been happening to him?
It's all very possible but the question is, Is it real? And if it is, why isn't anyone speaking up about it?
Strange right?
In reference to Rihanna, I will say this. Her music and style has changed drastically over the years. Some of her lyrics and songs are starting to get a bit risky and the videos are damn scary these days! However here is where the problem lies with the song: SHE DOESN'T WRITE ALL OF HER MUSIC. So, if Rihanna is indeed apart of this Occult, is Neyo apart of it as well?
Has Good Girl Really Gone Bad?
After doing much research, I've found that this is a topic that many take extremely seriously. So much that people even REFUSE to discuss it out of fear. Could something THAT serious be only a myth? Who knows, but the thousands of Youtube posts have made me very interested in what certain people have to say.
You can definitely tell the difference between the Youtube users who TRULY believe what they are posting and the ones who are just jumping the bandwagon and just pulling random things out of their asses.
I have a question for you to consider. Let's pretend that this group exists. If you were handed the opportunity to become a megastar in return you'd help bring evil to the forefront, would you do it? If not, how would you turn such an alleged powerful group down?
The very thought of that sends chills. So are folks crazy? Or is everyone else in denial?
While I'm not exactly sure of who is and who isn't in this elite group, I am SURE that it does exist. Too many people shy away from and avoid questions when it comes to this topic. But like they say, you go looking for trouble then you are sure to find it. I'm living evil free over this way so my search has come to a hault. I will say this, you absolutely DO need to be careful of what you let come through your speakers. Music is supposed to breathe life, not promote death.
Here's the bottom line. Whether you believe in this group or the people who are in this group is irrelevant. The fact of that matter is that evil exists with or without the Illuminati and you have to decide what team you're on. We look at TV everyday and see evil on the news. It makes me sick to my stomach to think that people would want to be apart of that for any amount of money and fame. However we can't go playing the blame game on every celebrity. I say, show me the proof and I'll figure out what I believe. At the end of the day, you have to know for YOURSELF!
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The Red Sox signed left-handed reliever Brian Shouse to a minor league contract 9 days ago, but made no announcement, in an attempt to conceal information about their new Secret Weapon. But now word has leaked out, and most experts agree that this move tilts the balance of power in the American League decidedly in the favor of Boston.
The 41-year-old Shouse is best known for his distinctive sidearm delivery, his jovial round face, and for his wildly devoted Internet Fan Club.
Generously listed at 5'11" and an optimistic 180 pounds, Shouse went 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 28 innings pitched for Tampa in 2009, when he was the 4th-oldest player in the American League.
The 41-year-old Pride of Effingham, Illinois brings a lot to the table: lefthandedness, age, experience, intangibles, lefthandedness, and a league-leading amount of Shouseness.
Affectionately known to his fans as The Shousenator, or WhatshisnameThatLeftyMopupGuy, Shouse has dominated left-handed hitters in his career, holding them to a .213 batting average and a .262 on base percentage in 350.2 career innings pitched. (Right-handed hitters have done vastly better against him, but let's not change the subject.) Last season, Shouse held lefty hitters to a .224 batting average and a .246 OBP.
Shouse broke into the major leagues in 1993, with the Pirates of Tim Wakefield, John Candelaria and Lonnie Smith. After throwing 4 innings with the Pirates that season, he disappeared from the big leagues for five long years. (No one can confirm whether or not he spent those years battling undercover foreign espionage agents around the world; the CIA has never issued any statement on that issue.)
In 1998, Shouse mysteriously resurfaced with the Red Sox, where he joined such teammates as Robinson Checo, Donnie Sadler, and Chris Snopek, and led the team to the playoffs. With Shouse in the house, the Red Sox had their best season in 12 years, winning 92 games. Shouse faced 13 left-handed hitters in that storied season, and retired 10 of them.
Then, as mysteriously as he appeared, Shouse vanished from the major leagues. (More undercover work? Helping third world orphans? No one knows.)
But suddenly, in 2002, at age 33, the Shousenator reappeared with the Kansas City Royals. While his ERA slipped to 6.14 that season, baseball front offices liked what they saw. In a long-term spurt of Shousemania, Shouse has remained in the big leagues ever since, delighting fans in Texas, Milwaukee and Tampa with his Shousetastic sidearm pitching motion.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, "A man builds a fine Shouse; and now he has a master, and a task for life: he is to furnish, watch, show it, and keep it in repair, the rest of his days." Lord Edward Coke added "The Shouse of everyone is to him as his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence, as for his repose."
Shouse agreed to a minor league contract with Boston, which included an invitation to spring training, and possibly a large pizza with extra sausage. He will likely battle for a job as a left-handed specialist, and could make the team if the Red Sox keep 12 pitchers. He could also begin the season with AAA Pawtucket, laying low, out of sight, readying himself for his eventual role as lefty-killing-secret-weapon-and-savior-of-the-season.
The Red Sox, having previously fortified the infield with the acquisition of Tug Hulett, and the starting pitching staff with the signing of Boof Bosner, have now completed their transformation into prohibitive preseason favorites with the addition of the missing link, the legendary Brian Shouse.
Tags: Best relief pitchers of all time, Brian Shouse, Brian Shouse Fan Club, Lefthanded, LOOGY, Red Sox, Shouse, Shouse MD, Shousenator
this is a weird article.
i predict brian shouse will be the greatest left handed relief specialist since jamaica plain massachusett's own TONY FOSSAS.FOSSAS who played for the red sox in the early 1990's and carved a great career for himself as a lefty specialist is now a college pitching coach for arizona state.SHOUSE is a tough lefty who can still get hitters out. i predict he makes the team as the bullpen has only 1 lefty[hideki okajima] who is the 8th inning guy and not a loogy[lefty one out only guy].shouse has always been tough against the sox.good pick up!


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[Pavement at the entrance of Ramkhamhaeng Soi 43/1 is littered with debris and goods from stalls in the area after a Sunday night explosion that wounded at least seven people. (Photos by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)]
Police are investigating an apparent bomb explosion in Bangkok that left seven people injured on Sunday night.
Pol Col Narongrit Promsawat, chief of Hua Mark police station said forensic police were inspecting the scene at Ramkhamhaeng Soi 43/1. He denied earlier media reports that a man had been arrested in connection with the suspected bombing.
The blast was initially reported to be caused by a power transformer which blew up, but evidence accumulated and it emerged that the explosion was in fact the first bombing in Bangkok for several years.
Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang said early Monday the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) and was "not intended to kill".
However, the device was packed with nails and flash powder, put in a plastic bag and hidden in a pile of rubbish bags before it went off.
Sunday night's explosion occurred at the mouth of Ramkhamhaeng Soi 43/1. It destroyed two stores and a dozen street vendors' stalls on the side of the busy Ramkhamhaeng road.
The blast panicked pedestrians and vendors who ran from the scene.
Police advised motorists to avoid using the route because the incident caused heavy traffic congestion.
Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit ordered officers to check potential conflicts of people living in the neighbourhood where the bomb went off, and to examine security cameras in the area to find the suspect.
Late on Sunday night, unconfirmed reports said police detained a "non-Thai citizen of Asian descent" who was taking photos of the blast and looked suspicious.
The injured, five women and two men, were taken to Ramkhamhaeng and Vejthani Hospitals. They were Arthit Wonghabutra, 29, Srawut Mahachai, 24, Donut Yasuree, 16, Janjira Jingjai, 21, Suthamas Jingjai, 47, Pannada Kanchai, 25 and Sumontiya Vejsoong, 44.
Three of them were treated for minor injuries and released to go home.
A clothes vendor who was about 10 metres from the centre of the blast said he heard a loud explosion and when he ran to the spot he found several injured people, most of them bleeding from their faces.
The blast went off at a rubbish bin between a beauty salon and the Bangkok Bank, he said.
Experts from the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit said they found many nails at the scene, increasing speculation that a home-made bomb might have been the source of the explosion.
Pol Lt Sanoe Pongsuth, an investigator at Hua Mark police station, said the explosion took place about 8.30 pm.
"It was certainly a bombing because nails are scattered around the explosion site," he said.
Several reports speculated that the blast might be connected to violence in the deep South. However, nail-packed bombs touched off by mobile phone signals are common throughout the world. Sunday night's bomb was almost identical to six bombs that detonated in Bangkok in a deadly New Year's Eve bombing wave in 2006. No one has ever been found responsible for that evening of terror.


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ORDER Gopala Krishna Tamada, J.
1. This revision is directed against the judgment and decree in Small Cause Suit No. 8 of 1999 dated 26th March, 2002 on the file of the learned Senior Civil Judge, Sathupalli.
2. The suit was one for recovery of money basing on chit agreement for an amount of Rs. 4,000/- and for subsequent interest. On examination of PWs.1 to 3 and getting marked Exs.A-1 to A-13 on behalf of the plaintiffs and on examination of DW-1 on behalf of the defendants, the Court below decreed the suit as prayed for. Against the said judgment and decree, as already referred above, this revision is filed before this Court.
3. The main point urged by the learned Counsel for the petitioner Mr. Kilaru Khader Baba is that the very institution of the suit by the respondents herein is contrary to Rule 32 of the Civil Rules of Practice. According to the learned Counsel for the petitioner, when once a suit is instituted by the agent on behalf of the principal as contemplated under Rule 32, an affidavit is to be filed and the Court below, only after permitting the said agent, can proceed further with the suit, and in this connection the learned Counsel has drawn my attention to Rule 32 of Civil Rules of Practice.
4. On the contrary, the learned Counsel for the respondents Mr. Rajamalla Reddy contended that the Court below proceeded in deciding the suit only after granting permission and as such the contention putforth by the learned Counsel for the petitioner is not correct. The learned Counsel for the respondents has drawn my attention to page 13 of the judgment of the Court below.
5. Heard both the learned Counsel.
6. Before deciding the revision, it is necessary to extract Rule 32 as it is:
"Rule 32 - Parly appearing by Agent :--
(1) When a party appears by any agent, other than an advocate, the agent shall, before making of or doing any appearance, application, or act, in or to the Court, file in Court the power of attorney, or written authority, thereunto authorizing him or a properly authenticated copy thereof together with an affidavit that the said authority still subsisting, or, in the case of an agent carrying on a trade or business on behalf of a party, without a written authority, an affidavit stating the residence of his principal, the trade or business carried on by the agent on his behalf and the connection of the same with the subject-matter of the suit, and that no other agent is expressly authorized to make or do such appearance, application, or act.
(2) The Judge may thereupon record in writing that the agent is permitted to appear and act on behalf of the party; and unless and until the said permission is granted, no appearance, application, or act, of the agent shall be recognized by the Court".
7. From the above said Rule it is clear that the agent, if he wants to prosecute any lis on behalf of the principal, has to file an affidavit initially and it is only after accepting the affidavit and permitting the said agent the Court can proceed further. Keeping the said Rule in mind, now I proceed to deal with the present revision.
8. The learned Senior Civil Judge has framed as many as 5 issues. However, issues 1 and 2 are relevant for the purpose of deciding this revision, which are as follows:
1. Whether the Foreman-PW-1 is entitled and authorized to file the present suit against D-1 to D-4?
2. Whether the suit was filed violating Rule 32 of Civil Rules of Practice?
9. At paragraphs 8 to 10 of the judgment, the learned Judge decided issue No. 2 before deciding the other issues. From this it is very clear that the learned Senior Civil Judge before deciding the suit on merits has decided the maintainability of the suit. As per the judgment, the first point that was decided was issue No. 2 i.e., whether the suit was filed violating Rule 32 of Civil Rules of Practice, and the discussion on this aspect is as follows:
"In the list of documents Sl.No. 9 is dated 19.4.1999 which is an affidavit of the Foreman as required under Section 138 read with Rule 32 of Civil Rules of Practice in which she has mentioned, that, she is the Foreman and Managing Partner of the plaintiffs Chit Fund Company and she is authorized to file this suit and E.Ps., to recover the amount due that the suit was filed against the defendants for recovery of the amounts due from them.
The office has put up a note to that, the suit is in order after mentioning the circumstances, under which the suit is filed. This Court has permitted the plaintiff to file the suit, therefore, I hold that, Rule 32 of Civil Rules of Practice has been complied with, and, thereby answering the point No. 2 in favour of the plaintiff and against the defendants".
10. Similarly, the learned Senior Civil Judge decided issue No. 1 i.e., whether the Foreman-PW-1 is entitled and authorized to file and present the suit against D-1. The discussion with regard to the said issue is as follows;
"Ex.A-10 is marked during the course of evidence by the Foreman-PW-1 in which PW-1 was authorized to file the suits and execution proceedings and to receive the amounts through Court in connection with defaulter subscribers at Sathupalli Branch Office by authorizing her to sign in all the plaint, affidavits, petitions and in all other relevant documents on behalf of the Sathupalli Branch in the capacity of Foreman and in the capacity of Branch Manager of their office situated at Sathupalli. The second witness is one. A Lakshminarayan who has worked as Foreman of Sathupalli Branch from 10.4.1995 to 8.4.1996, the suit transaction took place on 21.1.1996 by which date PW-2, he was working as a Foreman. He further deposed to the suit transaction and as well as the plaint allegations by identifying the signature of D-1 and as well as his signature in the Chit agreement and he further deposed that the registration of the chit at Sub-Registrar Office, Sathupalli and an endorsement made thereon. PW-2 also deposed that with regard to appointment of PW-1 as Foreman of Sathupalli Branch from 9.4.1996 which was duly informed to the Chit Registrar - Sathupalli. This witness-PW-2 identified and recognized Ex.A-10 which is an authorization letter given by him to PW-1 to file the suit. PW-1 also in her evidence deposed with regard to the Ex.A-10. In the cross-examination she replied that Ex.A-10 does not contain any date. PW-2 also replied that Ex.A-10 does not contain the date. The defendant has also examined as DW-1 and he has deposed in his evidence that PW-1 has no right to file the suit against him. In the cross-examination he replied that D-3 is his brother, D-4 is his sister, D-2 is the husband of D-4. When this Court considers Ex.A-10 and the evidence of PW-1, PW-2 and DW-1 only it is clearly established that PW-1 is having authorization even by PW-2 to file the suit on behalf of the chit fund company against the defendants. By also considering the Ex.A-12 which was marked during the course of evidence of PW-1 which is the certified copy of the letter issued by the Chit Registrar, Kothagudem in which the letter was addressed by the Managing Partner -Foreman of Khammam Head Office Ushakiran Chit Funds dated 15.4.1996 by informing that by their resolution dated 9.4.1996 of Khammam the Resolution marked as Ex.A-13 which is certified copy issued by Sub-Registrar, in those exhibits as per the said resolution Ex.A-13 PW-1 has been appointed as a Foreman to do Chit fund business at Sathupalli Branch by duly obtaining specimen signatures of PW-1 duly attested by the Managing Partner.
PWs. 1 and 2 also in their evidence deposed with regard to the Exs.A-12 and A-13 respectively, except cross-examining that, Exs.A-11 and A-13 are not filed along with the plaint which he replied that, nothing is suggested with regard to Exs.A-12 and A-13 respectively.
In the cross-examination PW-2 replied, the, Ex.A-13 was issued by the Chit Registrar, it does not contain the signature of the partners, but, the original resolution passed by them is containing the signatures of all the partners.
PW-2 replied as the other partners are given power of attorney and as such she signed in Ex.A-13 but the same thing is not mentioned in it. In Ex.A-13 a mention is made that PW-2 managing partner of the firm authorised to make available copy of their resolution to whomsoever as and when required by them. Thus, this Court considers that the entire oral and documentary evidence of PW-1, PW-2 and as well as the Exhibits which have been discussed by me in the earlier part of my judgment, point No. 1 is answered in favour of the plaintiff and against the defendants".
11. From the above said judgment, it is clear that the learned Judge, after making himself clear about the maintainability of the suit, has proceeded further. Of course, there is an irregularity in disposing of the suit i.e., before numbering the suit the learned Judge ought to have decided this issue and being satisfied that it is in accordance with Rule 32 of Civil Rules of Practice, he ought to have numbered the suit. In the instant case, of course, he did not follow the said procedure as contemplated under Rule 32 and only after numbering the suit has decided the issue. This irregularity in proceeding with the suit may not go to the roots of the case and as such I am not inclined to accept the contention of the learned Counsel for the petitioner that the very judgment and decree are contrary to Rule 32 of Civil Rules of Practice.
12. The revision is accordingly dismissed. No costs.


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Not really a BMW, but it is German: The On-Road AllRoad
Still slightly BMW related, but only just! Started a new project and here's where it's at!
Coming from BMWs this this is just a masterpiece example of how you can put so much into a vehicle and have it all go terribly wrong... but I've always wondered how one of these flared out flagships would look slammed! That and I had a spare set of M3 wheels that I wanted to use :D
- 2001 Audi AllRoad 2.7T
- 198k miles
- 42 Draft Designs 15mm Wheel Adapters
- (4) BMW M3 18x9.5 wheels with 225/40R18 Blizzak/Ice Bear Snows
- ST Coil Overs
- 25 Front Control Arms
- And A whole lot of Bull 5hit
Like it!
A6 Allroad, NICE!
How did those wheels bolt up? Adapters?
a little headlight restore will take years of the appearance.
Yeah 15 mm 5x112 to 5x120 adapters. They fit perfect with 15 mm but im sure u can do 20-25 with these wheels an tires.
The headlights could def use some sanding and buffing lol. Unfortunately those are next right after the reverse gear problem, the broken mirror, the axles, the mushed in rear quarter panel and fender, ball joints, egt sensor, and the list goes on lolololol! Though it is a nice simple project... hmmmmm i like it! Trip to the body shop is in order!:woot:
I love the way these look, but dont get one if you a. Cant stomach constant and expensive problems and b. Like being able to actually work on your car without something stupid being broken/breaking.
Side note: Stretched low profile tires and ride quality... Nope, not gonna happen.
looks good. is that on the factory air suspension? ive always loved these allroads.
coming from an audi, i know all about their headache... esp the pre 2004 models. Had numerous 2.7T motors in my time. Great motor but too many issues with all the surrounding parts. The allroad is great too but it's not without its evil. I see you got coilover so you got the major issue out of the way. next thing to fix is the creaking in the front end and make sure you clean your moonroof drain. its known to clog and cause massive rust. Good luck with it!
All coil overs. And yes, it was quite possibly the most expensive suspension setups I've seen in a while lol. Hell, between all the sensors, bags, stuts, compressors, and controllers it was easily over 6k in parts lol. Glad to see it go.
Bottom line, pretty much parallels what you said ^^^, is that they are awesome cars, awesome AWD, good looks, engineering marvel, but stoooopid expensive ROFL!
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text: SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Illinois Collectors Association (ICA) members today applaud the Federal Trade Commission's National Consumer Protection Week, March 3-9, 2013 and encourage consumers to visit AskDoctorDebt.org for free information to better understand debt collection and their rights. Many Illinois consumers are being contacted by third-party debt collectors to resolve duly owed financial obligations. According to the Federal Reserve, the total amount of consumer debt in the United States now exceeds $11.5 trillion. Whether a mortgage, medical bill, student loan, auto loan or credit card debt, the repayment of consumer and business credit is vital to the national, state and local economies. Based on a recent study by Ernst & Young, third-party debt collectors recovered $55 billion in 2010 on behalf of creditor, health care, government and other clients. This report includes details specific to our state. "Engaging third party debt collectors to recover these debts helps reduce the cost of goods and services, allows affordable credit to be available, reduces the need for future tax increases," ICA President Connie Matrisch said. "It's not only the non-profit and private sectors that benefit from debt collection. Federal, state, and local government also rely on the repayment of billions of taxpayer owed dollars in delinquencies including uncollected court fees, unpaid taxes, library fines, and traffic tickets." The non-profit ACA International Education Foundation created www.askdoctordebt.org as a free resource to help ensure consumers contacted about these debts know their rights and better navigate the often confusing world of personal finance. No registration or sharing of a consumer's personal information is required. Matrisch added that harassment, threats and other illegal activity are unacceptable and violators must be held accountable. ICA members are working with regulators, Congress and state leaders to ensure a balanced debt collection system that protects consumers and allows the legitimate collection of debt to function.


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The description reads "EasyDriver requires a 7V to 30V supply to power the motor, and has an on board voltage regulator for the digital interface." Is there any reason I couldn't power this board with a 12V Auto battery? I'm a little concerned about the Amperage available through this power source.
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From voodoo to grave-robbers, there's more to Edinburgh than a giant castle…
You don't even have to leave Waverley Station to have fun in Edinburgh, as the Waverley Market reopens for the first time for 40 years this summer. Once you've shopped for unique crafts and ethically-sourced gifts, walk up to The Voodoo Rooms, just off Princes Street. You may want to gawp at the stunning black and gold décor but stay cool, order a cocktail and a hot voodoo platter from the leather studded bar and relax in an intimate booth.
Suitably sated, burn off your fiery chicken wings by strolling to The Real Mary King's Close, where you'll discover a network of streets which disappeared underground in the 17th century. If that's not spooky enough for you, pop down the road to the Police Information Centre, which houses a small museum where one of the 'attractions' is a business card holder made from the cured skin of infamous grave-robber, William Burke.
Now walk up the high street, past St Giles' Cathedral. With Edinburgh Castle in sight, you might be tempted to head straight for the city's most famous landmark, but you could stop off at the Camera Obscura and World Of Illusions on Castle Hill for a different view of the capital from its Victorian roof chamber. You can also see a working mill at the Tartan Weaving Mill.
Time to eat. Passing Castle Rock on Johnston Terrace, head to Timberyard. With its own in-house butchery and smokehouse, Timberyard makes the most of local artisan suppliers to produce a stunning menu enjoyed by critics and diners alike. Indeed, The Times has featured it as one of the 'Top 20 Places to Eat in the UK'.
Start the day at The Edinburgh Larder Café on Blackfriar's Street and try their porridge, which comes with a variety of toppings.
Walk to Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh's most picturesque locations. You may be able to smell IJ Mellis Cheesemonger upon arrival, so why not pop in and pick up a local cheese?
If you like vintage clothes, Herman Brown on West Port is worth a visit and, rather handily, it's next door to Love Crumbs, a charming bakery, where you can enjoy an artisan coffee and a beautiful cake. That's enough shopping for now.
Next, go to The Surgeon's Hall Museum, Scotland's oldest museum, which is also home to the largest collection of surgical pathology material in the UK. Continuing the medical theme, take a late lunch at The Royal Dick. Once an animal hospital and veterinary school, it's now a unique foodie destination. Have a meaty, fishy or veggie platter before heading home happy.
Food and drink
Visit some of Edinburgh's finest food and drink destinations
Cranachan & Crowdie
This Royal Mile food emporium is where you can buy Scotland's famous foodie treats, from Macsween Haggis to thistle-shaped shortbread and even a can of Irn Bru. cranachanandcrowdie.com
Punjabi Junction
From cranachan to curry. You might not associate Edinburgh with curry, but the Punjabi Junction offers something different for lunch with its amazingly light, homemade and authentic food. punjabijunction.org
The Whisky Stramash
Taking place at The Surgeon's Hall on 24/25 May, this Homecoming Scotland event gives you the chance to sample a huge array of whiskies. It's described as an event of mystery, entertainment, comicality and madcap pioneering. thewhiskystramash.com/2014
The Sheep Heid Inn
Made it up to Arthur's Seat? Enjoy the view, then walk back down the other side to enjoy a well-earned pint of cask ale in Scotland's oldest surviving pub. thesheepheidedinburgh.co.uk
Manchester to Edinburgh from as little as just £16. Buy in advance at tpexpress.co.uk
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A Precautionary Note on Fischer Panda Generators
I installed a Fisher Panda 4.2 KW raw water cooled generator in my 40 Freedom sloop named BlueJacket per the recommendation of Freedom. New England Boatworks (NEB) of Portsmouth, Rhode Island (RI) installed it in September of 1999. NEB is an authorized Fischer Panda dealer and installer. While NEB was installing the unit they dropped it. The unit was shipped back to Fischer Panda in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for repair and came back supposedly having been fully repaired.
In October of 1999 The unit was burned-in at the dock and had the 35-hour maintenance performed by NEB. That fall, on a trip from Portsmouth, RI to the BVIs, the generator stopped running and wouldn''t start. At this point it had about 60 hours on it. After many e-mails with tech support I determined that the fuel solenoid valve connector was faulty. This was replaced on January 18, 2000.
On January 25, 2000 the generator suddenly began running too fast, or at least that was my assessment. Many e-mails were exchanged with tech support and many hours were spent on my part trying to diagnose the problem. I finally gave up as this was beyond my level of expertise.
In June of 2000, which is 9 months after having the genset installed, I returned to Rhode Island where NEB looked at the genset. They spent a lot of time and finally gave up and shipped it back to Ft. Lauderdale where it was determined that the some of the governor weights had come loose or off. I was also informed that they had found that the piston rings and cylinder were rusted so they re-bored the engine. Finally in November of 2000 it was re-installed in BlueJacket. Once again it was burned in at the dock and had another "35 hour" maintenance performed on it. This was just in time for a return trip to the BVIs. The unit had less than 100 hours on it, most of those burning it in.
During my trip from Portsmouth, RI to the BVIs the unit began to leak diesel at the fuel solenoid valve. Somehow the solenoid shaft had broken lose from the base. Fischer Panda stated that they had seen this before and replaced the part for me, even though it was "out of warranty", having passed the 1 year mark. This was mid-December, 2000.
From January to April, 2001 the unit ran relatively well. I continued to have problems with the fuel solenoid electrical connector losing connection. In April I put BlueJacket onto the hard in Grenada where was Awl Gripped. Before doing so I ran the system using fresh water at the raw water intake. The genset had 550 hours on it.
When I returned in September of 2001, the genset would not start. A local diesel/genset dealer determined that the reason that it wouldn''t start was due to a lack of compression as evidenced by a large amount of blow-back through the crankcase. I had seen this while I was cruising during the winter, but hadn''t understood the implications. I religiously maintained oil levels and changed oil per schedule.
After a day or so of trying to get the engine to start, it finally started. However, it blows a ton of soot and black smoke when loaded above 15A, whereas its rated for 34A. I continued to run the generator for a 2.5 month trip from Grenada to Curacao, where the boat is currently sitting. Other than the starter solenoid failing, the unit ran OK, but was limited to 15A.
I determined that Tony Rushton was the president of Fischer Panda in Ft. Lauderdale and he provided me with his e-mail address. Hoping that he would help me resolve these issues, I sent a detailed e-mail to him describing my problems. After a week of not hearing anything, I sent another e-mail. Two weeks later, still nothing. Clearly he has no interest in attempting to resolve my problems.
After it became apparent that Fischer Panda wasn''t going to provide any support I had a diesel mechanic in Curacao pull the genset to determine the root cause of the problem. It turns out that the block is cracked. Now I have no way of determining when, where, or how this occurred, but I would guess that it occurred when the engine was dropped. This certainly explains the rusted cylinder which was found before. How they missed the crack is beyond me. It also explains why it wouldn''t start in Grenada as the rings were rusted again and this time the rust is sufficient to cause the blow-by, lack of compression, and associated soot & black smoke.
All in all my experience with Fischer Panda has been very negative. I could never recommend one of their generators to anyone. Maybe the cause of the problem was the initial drop, but the fact that they didn''t detect the cracked block on any of the two times the unit was back to the factory is inexcusable. And the fact that they are ignoring my e-mails can''t be forgiven.
-- Geoff Schultz
S/V BlueJacket
P.S. I just got the quote for a replacement Ferryman diesel. $3100..
A Precautionary Note on Fischer Panda Generators
Sorry to hear of your genset woes. Sounds like you gave them every opportunity to put things right.
I don''t know why some companies never understand that negative word-of-mouth advertising (like yours) will cost them much more than the price of fixing the problem right the first time.
Good luck.
A Precautionary Note on Fischer Panda Generators
A Precautionary Note on Fischer Panda Generators
Actually, it really does not sound like a problem with Fischer Panda perse. This genset was dropped at the boatyard. That is the responsibility of the yard that dropped it and not Fischer Panda. Mr. Schultz has been posting this all over the internet in an effort to have Fischer Panda correct a problem not of their making. In other discussions it has been disclosed that Fischer Panda has gotten in touch with Mr. Schultz in the past few days but according to Mr. Schultz (on another BB) he is only going after Fischer Panda because they are an international company. To me I think the problem here is that Mr. Schultz did not hold the boatyard responsible for providing a new genset when the original incident happened and is now taking this out on Fischer Panda because they have the percieved deeper pockets.
A Precautionary Note on Fischer Panda Generators
Jeff H has decided that it was the responsibility of the boatyard to supply a new generator. I disagree. They sent the unit back to Fischer Panda to have it serviced and Fischer Panda sent it back having been repaired. If it couldn''t be repaired, then FP should have said so. But that isn''t what occurred. One can conjecture that the problems that I''ve been having have been the result of it being dropped, but no one can prove that. I can''t.
It''s also been suggested that I''m going after FP because they''ve got deep pockets. False. I''m going after the company who manufactured the generator. The boat is in Curacao. They''re an international company who has the means to resolve this issue as opposed to a boat yard in Rhode Island.
This is a matter of picking which battle to fight. Perhaps you would have done it differently, but I suggest that if you had spent as much time considering the options as I have, that you might have come up with the same strategy as I did.
I will admit to posting this in about 6 different boating related forums. I will also admit to e-mailing every dealer that I could find as well as their German parent company. As a result I believe that someone finally took notice and I''m not ashamed of this at all!
I did however forget to update this forum with the following post that I placed in other forums:
I am happy to report that the president of Fischer Panda, USA, just called me to discuss my problem. He was very apologetic for dropping the ball. We had a very constructive conversation and we agreed that:
1) Fischer Panda will ship a new Farryman engine to Curacao.
2) I will ship my old unit back to them.
3) They will determine what the cause of the problem is
4) If it is determined that this isn''t a Fischer Panda problem, I''ll pay for the new engine.
This was actually my proposal. You might think that I''m crazy for agreeing to point 4, but I was about to buy a new engine from a distributor anyhow. I believe that FP will be fair in their analysis, and with all of the pressure coming from other organizations within FP (I e-mail blanketed the US and German parent site), I think that they''ll see things my way. Or at least I hope that they will. I want to show them that I''m very willing to work with them, and hopefully they''ll respond in kind.
Things are looking up right now. I''ll keep you posted.
-- Geoff
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There has been significant (60+ posts) regarding my issue in the news rec.boats.cruising news group. One very interesting post was brought up regarding the Fischer Panda warranty. I''ll just quote it. If you''re interested, please read the news group or use http://www.deja.com/ and search for "Fischer Panda" under rec.boats.cruising for the entire thread.
>BTW, I have their sales brochure here in front of me. They claim
>their warranty is "unlike any other generators". Well, ok. They
>warranty the rotor indefinitely. They warranty the generator back
>end for five years.
>But they warranty the engine only for ONE year.
>Contrast that with the new Kohler 8kw unit that I just had
>installed to replace my failed Onan.
>Five years or 2,000 hours, covering the engine AND electrical end.
>Including labor to pull and replace if necessary
>$100 "per incident" charge in years 3-5, $0 for the first two.
>"The unbeatable Panda warranty"?
>Its not even close by my calculation. Unbeatable HOW? That the
>rotor has a lifetime warranty? That''s nice, but irrelevant if the
>engine blows up after two years!
>(And oh, by the way, that Kohler was $6,600; the best quote I had
>on the Panda of equivalent output was $14,000. I could EAT one of
>the Kohlers ENTIRELY and STILL be ahead!)
>The Entec-West 4200 looks to be powered with a Farymann W18 engine
>from what I have here - same motor that''s in the Panda. Entek
>West''s unit is actually LIGHTER (170 lbs .vs. 233), is smaller (20"
>long .vs. 21, 13" wide .vs. 15, and 18.5" high .vs. 21!) AND is
>heat-exchanger cooled - a big plus for a saltwater boat. With the
>enclosure the Entec-West is an inch or so larger in all dimensions
>than the Panda, still compares well weight wise (they''re a pound
>different) AND their enclosure is stainless steel - not fiberglass.
>Finally, the EW-4200D in the enclosure specs out at 63Dba at one
>Panda''s 4200 specs at 66dba @ 1 Meter.
>3dB is SIGNIFICANT.
>The Entec-West is QUITE A BIT quieter in its enclosure.
>(Also, they have designed the unit so it can be hand-started....
>that''s nice, particularly when your battery is completely dead!)
>I''d price the Entec West 4200 before allowing Panda to sell me a
>new engine, but that''s just me.
-- Geoff
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You go girl!
Yes I know this is an old thread. My last boat had a Fisher Panda.The current owner gave up and replaced it this Summer with a Mastervolt. Probably not a good coice as it is also a fast reving genset. She spent over three thousand dollars in two years on the FP and it still overheated. I currently have a mini 12 FP on my boat. Last year it overheated, did not automatically shut down, and warped the head. ~ 3000 dollars later and it still overheats when the load exceeds 40 amps. this is less than 50% load. Haver pickeled the heat exchanger, blown out all lines to r/o blockage, checked both water pumps, checked capacitors, frequency and voltage on the back end to r/o backend overload - all normal. I've had many coversations with FP service in Ft Lauderdale with no resolution of the problem.I'm about to spend 20k on a 9kw Northern Lights that I should have bought the first time. FP has redesigned the cooling system to cool the generator with coolant rather than fresh water but that doesn't seem to be my problem but indicates that they have had a cooling problem on the old design. Any comments on Northern Lights reliability?
No, but back in the days of Usenet I heard enough bad things about FP to put me off permanently, even if I wanted a genset, which I don't.
It is simply easier for me to adjust to the fact that living aboard is going to involve some compromises regarding the availability of AC power, and to adjust my habits accordingly.
Twenty thousand dollars buys a lot of nights at even expensive slips, where you can grab 30-60 amps from shorepower and run that washer/dryer, the air conditioning and a disco ball, if you wish.
Having said that, I've done a fair bit of research into "off-grid" power generation, because the technologies used for anchored boats and houses in the woods are largely the same, and you might wish to check out WhisperTech's "WhisperGen" line of Stirling engine gensets. They have an intriguing "sell" and although not yet common, seem to have a good rep due to the inherently simple nature of their mechanical operation when compared to IC gensets.
But if you've looking for 9 KW, you're in a different league.
This is why i have an Onan 1400w gas genny. It runs great, never gives an issue and only cost me about $350.
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There's the Travel Companions program as well, which allows travelers to create a profile in a private online community. You can virtually meet fellow travelers with similar interests, allowing you to make friends before you've even embarked on your adventure.
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On more than 40 departures for trips to places such as China, Tanzania and Turkey, the company reduces a tour's single supplement by as much as 75% or waives it entirely, which can save hundreds or thousands of dollars.
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Esquire magazine plans on trying something new for its December issue, which is set to hit newsstands November 20th. Using the smartphone app Netpage, readers will be given the option to scan individual pages of the magazine, which can then be viewed on their phones in PDF format. Users can then save, share and in some cases, shop the PDF pages right from their phone's screen.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The Big Ten Network will televise live the University of Michigan spring football game and the "Battle at the Big House" men's lacrosse game between Michigan and Ohio State live on Saturday, April 14. The spring practice will start at noon and the men's lacrosse match will start one hour following the conclusion of the football practice, at approximately 2:30 p.m. It will also stream live on the BTN2Go.
Matt Shepard, U-M's men's basketball radio announcer, will anchor the broadcast for both the football scrimmage and men's lacrosse game. He will be joined on the football broadcast by former Michigan offensive tackle Jon Jansen. Lisa Byington will report from the sideline during the football practice. Greg Bice will provide analysis with Shepard on the lacrosse game.
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The BTN will have highlights and analysis from the day's Big Ten spring games on Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. on the B1G Tonight Spring Football Edition with Dave Revsine, Gerry DiNardo and Howard Griffith. BTN's spring football coverage also includes the Big Ten Football Report every Tuesday night. BTN will offer a live television or internet broadcast for every Big Ten spring football game or final practice.
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Oddly enough, the easiest way to start
Brick Stitch
is with a row of Ladder Stitch (so with this tutorial you get a "two for one").
Ladder Stitch:
1. To start, pass through two beads 3-4 times (leave a six inch tail) and pull the thread snug. Give the beads a nudge with your finger to get them to stand up, side by side, so that the holes run parallel to each other (rather then end to end).
2. String on bead #3. Circle around and pass through bead #2, then through bead #3 again.
3. Add bead #4. Circle around and pass through bead #3 and then through bead #4 again.
4. Continue in this way, adding a bead then circling around so that you connect it to the last bead until you have a six bead row. Try to keep the thread snug and your tension even, but the beads will wobble a little. They will straighten up later as you add brick stitch rows.
Now you begin
Brick Stitch:
1. String on two beads. Turn, and pass the needle and thread underneath the "thread bridge" that connects the last two beads you added on your ladder stitch row. Pull it snug and use your finger to push the beads into the correct position (standing upright next to each other).Then take the needle up through the second of the two newly added beads. Pull it snug.
Notice that each of the beads is now connected by what I call a "thread bridge" that runs between the beads on top and bottom.
2. Slide on a single bead. Pass the needle under the next thread bridge (it doesn't matter if you go front to back, or back to front) and pull snug. Then pass the needle back up through the bead you just added.
3. Keep repeating Step 2 until the row is completed.
Notice that the last bead seems to end up a little short of the end. And the first bead of the row hangs off a little. Don't worry!This is the way it is supposed to be. That kind pattern is why it is called "Brick Stitch".
Be sure to tighten your stitches after every bead you add. It is much easier to do that than to try to tighten a whole loose row!
4. To begin the new row, add two beads, turn, and pass under the last thread bridge of the last row - just like in Step 1. Then finish the new row by repeating Step 2 over and over.
Whenever you start a new row you add
beads. All other times you only add
5. When the bead strip is done you will not see much thread at all. Weave the thread into the piece by circling through some of the beads (circle 3-4 times), then trim. No need to knot if you circle several times.
Weave in the tail at the start of the piece in the same way.
To end or hide the "tail": circle through the beads several times, then trim.
Hint: I usually start with about 1 1/2 yards of thread. Any longer and I get too many tangles.
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How to lose weight and drop 5 lbs before thanksgiving
If you are interested, seriously, in losing 5 pounds before Thanksgiving, then read on. If not, scroll on to a different article. I am going to break down into 5 easy steps how to lose 5 pounds in the next three weeks before Thanksgiving.Yes, you must do each task for this to be successful.
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I am going to break down into 5 easy steps how to lose 5 pounds in the next three weeks before Thanksgiving.Yes, you must do each task for this to be successful.
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2. Ditch the processed snacks at night. You know the one's I am talking about: pretzels, potato chips, crackers, popcorn. If you absolutely must have something after dinner: raw veggies only.
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5. Meditate for at least 10-15 minutes every night before you go to bed. Reflect on your blessings and your positive future and how your good health efforts will help you.
If you need help with a food plan to follow or need help in formulating how and what to eat, there are many options open to you. Some are free, some will cost you money. Your choice. You can even hire an online nutritionist.
You can search online for one, you can go to your local library and pick up a "diet" book or a weight loss cookbook that catches your eye..and just follow the recipes in there for 3 weeks.
It will take you out of your comfort zone and you will learn things that you didn't expect. Some may even pleasantly surprise you. Treat it as an adventure... such as traveling down a food maze and not knowing what you will be eating next week. But you have to finish or else you don't get to go to the celebration party.
The KEY is to have a food plan. Do not go forward without one. It is instrumental in your success.
Think of it this way: if you were going to sew your prom dress without a pattern...what would the end result look like?
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Mojo Pork Kebabs
Garlic, red-pepper flakes, and citrus from orange and lime juices give Cuban mojo its kick. Also try it with scallops or chicken kebabs.
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- Servings: 6
Source: Everyday Food, July/August 2012
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for grill
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (from 2 oranges), plus 1 orange, cut into 16 pieces
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 2 pounds total), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large English cucumber, cut into 1-inch rounds
- Salt and pepper
In a small pot, combine oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes over medium-low. Cook until garlic is soft, 15 minutes, swirling occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in lime and orange juices, and let cool 15 minutes.
In a zip-top bag, toss pork with half the marinade and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or up to 12 hours); refrigerate remaining marinade.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Thread pork, orange, and cucumber onto skewers. Season with salt and pepper. Grill kebabs 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Brush with reserved marinade and serve.
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Lynn-ann14 JUL, 2014We absolutely love the marinade, though I added about a tablespoon of honey. We did not really care for the cucumbers or oranges. Next time we will make it with pineapple & a summer squash. This marinade would be good for chicken or even as a salad dressing. Slightly hot & delicious.Reply
Lisa Tsering7 JUL, 2014Can I broil it if I don't have a grill?Reply
JustTrish27 JUL, 2014This Cuban has lived 50 years on this planet without ever using red pepper flakes on any Cuban food. I don't know where they got that idea, but Cubans don't appreciate it when anglos and other bastardize our cuisine.Reply


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Mourners at a US fast-food fan's funeral wanted him to have it his way, so they arranged for his hearse - and the rest of the procession - to make one last drive-through visit before reaching the cemetery.
David Kime "lived by his own rules," his daughter Linda Phiel said - he considered the lettuce on a burger his version of healthy eating.
To give him a whopper of a send-off, the funeral procession stopped at a Burger King in York, Pennsylvania, where each mourner got a sandwich for the road.
Mr Kime got one last burger too, the York Daily Record reported. It was placed on top of his flag-draped coffin at the cemetery.
Ms Phiel said the display was not a joke, rather a happy way of honouring her father and the things that brought him joy.
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Mr Kime, 88, a Second World War veteran, died last Sunday.
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17 Comments:
- At 11:02 AM, Cynthia said...
Hi I would like to be in the chat, is that 8:30 EST? I think Fabio will be eliminated tonight.
- At 11:09 AM, Blogging Top Chef said...
Chat is at 8:30 CST. Feel free to drop in but if you don't want to know about the episode until it ends in your time zone, you might want to stop in after it airs.
Chat runs for several hours after the show ends. While the show still gets discussed, don't be surprised by the change in topic.
See ya there!
- At 11:13 AM, said...
Hey, is there really a choice here?
The time has come!
- At 1:05 PM, said...
Please let it be Leah!!!!
- At 1:20 PM, said...
I hope it is Leah... if not her, then Hosea
- At 2:57 PM, Cynthia said...
Thanks CB for your sensitivity I am in California and don't want any spoilers so I will drop in after the airing:) I really hope Leah goes tonight, but they obviously have reasons for keeping her since she should have been cut several weeks ago:) JMHO
- At 3:00 PM, Cynthia said...
Just to vent, I think this season is far inferior to past seasons, in fact I think that Season One was the best followed by Season Two. Three was OK, Four was downhill and Five is even further downhill. I guess I really miss the personal dramas that used to happen in the house. I really miss Dave/Tiffani, Everyone/Marcel, etc. What do you all think?
- At 5:16 PM, said...
I may miss Marcel, but not Everyone. I actually liked Season 4; Stephanie and Richard were great, I thought, and the cooking was interesting. This year, only Stefan and Jamie have made me want to eat their food. I'd like to hang out with Carla, but I can't tell what her real food is yet. Maybe at the final? I'm hoping Leah goes home tonight.
- At 6:08 PM, Blogging Top Chef said...
Season 1 was the best, IMO. Season 2 was my second favorite. Season 3 was boring as hell. Season 4 was slightly better. Season 5 is a bit better then season 4.
Maybe I like the show more for the personal drama instead of the cooking.
Bravo follows a formula and its worked very well for them. Maybe the chefs know this and are one things in their interviews and videos and another when they get cast.
I dunno, I'm just rambling.
- At 6:31 PM, said...
i am praying Fabio can cook with the bandaged hand they show in the previews. Leah must go!!!
- At 7:04 PM, said...
Another Anonymous for Leah's departure--which is sorely overdue! Agree with Cynthis that this season has been a real disappointment. Jamie should be duking it out with Stefan at the end.
- At 7:08 PM, said...
In the first episode, when Stefan won the first challenge, Padma commented that in every season so far the first winner was also the eventual winner. That comment was the first step in a season that has had little excitement. Sure, it is nice to have a clear winner, but when the clear winner is as seasoned as Stefan, competing against much less experienced "chefettes," the season ends up focusing on non-cooking behavior, instead of cooking talent. Too bad. Future seasons should adopt "maximum" experience levels for the basic competition -- let the "masters" compete against the "masters."
- At 7:09 PM, Cynthia said...
Do you all feel that the producers have purposely discouraged the extreme personal dramas we saw in Seasons 1 and 2? It seems the drama has subsided since then. I feel the first two seasons have some very classic moments. One example is the junk food challenge of Season One between Dave and Miguel, I love it because the other chefs are cracking up the entire time, that was actually good drama, that was rare, usually it was conflict, but the combination of both is unbeatable.
I don't like most of the copycat series like Chopped, but I really do like BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, it is most like Top Chef in its attitude.
What do you think?
- At 7:14 PM, said...
Hey 7:0's Anonymous, I agree that Jamie would have been the strongest competitor for a final against Stefan, BUT she made the fatal mistake in the cooking world of being an uppity woman who demonstrated disdain -- and worse, for a "nice guy" celebrity chef. Stefan, despite his usually obnoxious level of self-adulation, at least knew when to grovel at the feet of the "masters."
- At 7:57 PM, said...
In my view, Leah is dead weight and deserved to be eliminated long ago. She has never impressed me as having had much of an interest in the proceedings and, by now, seems to have walked away from the competition entirely. This last was most obvious in last week's episode.
As for impressions of Top Chef seasons, Season 3 was, for me, the best precisely because we saw cooking without so much of the personal nonsense. In addition, apart from Season 1 which was also quite fine, the general expectations of Season 3's chef contestants was significantly higher as was the overall level of cooking.
As of for the current season, Stefan is really in a class by himself, by which I mean that I have no doubt whatsoever that he can run a top level restaurant kitchen . . . right now, right this very minute. This is not the case for any of the other remaining chefs. As for his "knowing when to grovel", I don't find that Stefan grovels at all -- nor should he. He has respect for those he knows are his betters, which is not the same thing. It is also a reflection of the kind of seasoned maturity and self-knowledge that any first-tier chef aspirant must possess.
As much as I liked Jaime, her snide attitude both with respect to Chef Ripert's offerings and before the Judges' table, revealed a far more -- and unfounded -- "self-adulation" than Stefan's behavior in any of the circumstances in which we've seen him.
- At 10:58 AM, said...
Im sad to read some of the comments, particularly by Cynthia. I mean, this is supposed to be a show about TALENT and skills, not about stupid melodramas. You seem to be watching the show for all the wrong reasons.
- At 10:53 AM, Cynthia said...
Dear "Anonymous,"
I think all people have a right to get whatever enjoyment they wish from Top Chef. How dare you judge me just because I am not exactly like you. Live and let live.