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It isn't only or even mainly Muslims that do this. A lot of the cries of racism come from the non-Muslim Islamophobiaphobes. If you look at gradual changes in the usage of the word "racism" you will find that it has been moving away from a reference to a purely genetic characteristic to an ethnic trait. For example, at wikipedia's article on racism it says: "According to the United Nations conventions, there is no distinction between the term racial discrimination and ethnicity discrimination." Whether you like it or not (and like you I don't like it) the word "racist" has shifted meaning from a genetic to an ethnic or cultural (and therefore also a religious) bigotry. At the end of the day words mean what they come to mean through usage. How then do you explain the Muslim love for his religion? How do you explain the religious fervour that has characterised Islam from day one? Have Muslims always been driven by nothing more than a lust for power and possession of stolen goods? This is how Islam is characterised by its detractors. And there is surely more than a grain of truth in that portrait. But is greed really enough to explain this phenomenon? I definitely think that it is enough to explain Islamism. Just not enough to explain Islam. If you watch a Muslim pray, is he really just expressing a greed and a lust for power? Is that really all it is about? Tell me, what is good or beneficial about Australian Aboriginal religion or mythology? What do you take from it that is original and valuable? Because Aborigines had not yet developed a concept of ownership of land, this is often idealised as a kind of original wisdom. But give me an actual element or story within the corpus of Aboriginal myth and explain to me how it is good or beneficial. Explain to me why we should respect Aboriginal sacred sites but not an Islamic sacred text.
I think your response to this was balanced and not very far from my own.
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Yes. In its religious aspect Nazism was a resurgence of German pride following the humility of defeat in WWI. It actually began gradually through the previous (19th) century when Darwin and Nietzsche were killing off the Christian god and Wagner was setting Germanic myths to sublime music. After centuries of brutal Christian repression of their pagan mythology the Germans were "coming out". And yes, this did take on a fanatic form and did lead to tragic results. However, a lot of the elements of the belief system of Nazis was - and is, since Nazis are still around - wholesome from a strictly spiritual or religious point of view. The Nazis behaved abominably and it's fine to reject that behaviour totally. But to fail to see or sense anything "sacred" inside the belief system itself is bigotry. It is to see all Germans of the period as deranged. Well yes, they were deranged. But there was also some justification behind their particular form of madness. As for the Aztecs, who are you to judge their religion? What do you know of it? I've read of archaeological and geophysical evidence that shows that the area that is now Mexico was blighted by severe climate change that wiped out the plant and animal basis of the regular food chain for the Aztecs and similar tribes of that region. That is why several of those civilisations died out. The Aztecs solved the problem by gradually eating themselves. This is often what people do in times of utter crisis. As each victim was killed, the body was taken down to butcheries to be prepared and carved up for the table. The Aztecs were no different from us. This was for them a hugely gruesome and emotionally painful thing to do. But necessary. They made the killing ritual a sacrifice. If you think about it for a moment it makes sense. A life is sacrificed so others can eat. That person is special because of that. It was tragic and pitiful. And not 100% a target for "obtuse or narrow-minded intolerance".
Re: Worried about FFIWhen you defend the 'sacred' aspects of Nazism and the practical imperatives of human sacrifice you lost all credibility. I also wasn't aware the Aztecs were cannibals who ate their victims. They just cut out beating hearts as offerings to their gods. But hey, eating people is a necessity sometimes when the corn supply is low.
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It is perfectly sensible and reasonable to be concerned about Islam and Muslims. I have defined bigotry here as the view that Islam and Muslims cannot be viewed or approached in anything other than a negative way. The PC brigade would have us view and approach Islam and Muslims only in positive ways. That is a corresponding or inverted form of bigotry that suggests that Muslims are not adult enough to take criticism of any sort. Many of them actually can take it but it's natural that those that can't are the loudest and most prominent on our news screens. Islam, like any human cultural form (whether "divinely inspired" or not), has its good points and its bad points, its outdated features and its eternal verities. Most importantly, you might try to put yourself in the shoes of Muslims, at least just for a little bit, to try to understand how things look from their perspective. Many of them believe that a lot of the violent acts of their fellow Muslims are at least partially justified. They might think this or that behaviour "went too far" but they will still often feel protected by it. This is because, to Muslims, many of these violent acts are being carried out precisely in defence of themselves, of their loved ones, of their system of values, of their civilisation, and ultimately of their God. Of course, Allah him/herself doesn't need them but, for a Muslim, the world needs Allah, the world needs to be worshipping Allah. It's an empty and meaningless world without Allah. If self-preservation is a good enough excuse for you to engage in violence, why is it not good enough for Muslims?
Re: Worried about FFII am justified in defending myself because I do not believe in an ideology that says it is ok to oppress, persecute, murder or forcibly convert Muslims to my belief system. In short, I do not impose myself and my beliefs on Muslims. Nor do I wish to. In truth, I only wish they would all disappear and leave me alone.
They, on the other hand, have no right to an ideology that says it is ok to oppress, persecute, murder or forcibly convert me to islam. Muslims, by dint of their religion, impose themselves and their beliefs on me. Hence, their claim of self-preservation is spurious. A religion, and people who espouse or practise such religion, that seeks to limit what i can or cannot do has no place in my world. As I only have this world, they have no place in this world too, as far as i am concerned. I also doubt that there is any 'eternal verity' in Islam. It is all nonsense or worse, hateful nonsense. But they're free to believe in such nonsense as long as these nonsense do not impact me in any way or form. You see, my rights transcend the rights of every single 1.3 billion Muslims. My rights are worth more to me than the rights of all Muslims combined. My life is worth more than the lives of all Muslims combined, past, present and future. Until muslims can respect me enough to rid themselves of any dogma that seeks to oppress me in any shape or form, do not expect me to view them in a positive light. I do not think myself a bigot for opposing islam and Muslims. It is my right to self-preservation.
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These are not the only options available to you. It is typical of bigotry to justify itself by narrowing the field of possible responses. You could develop a mixed approach to Islam, perhaps by using Pipes' distinction between the faith tradition and the ideology. And you could treat the crimes as needing to be opposed in and of themselves, without necessarily assuming that this is the only or the main way that Muslims behave. Bigotry does have the wonderful advantage of simplicity, though.
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It is indeed.
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Well y'see, many a Muslim feels just the same way. Just insert "infidels" where you have "Muslims" and it's just the same.
Re: Worried about FFIFine if they feel that way, but that still does not justify them believing an ideology that calls for my oppression or destruction. Nowhere in the laws of my land or the religious books of my forebears is there even one sentence that encourages me to oppress or destroy Muslims. Not even a single word. Hence in a war between Islam and the West, I am on the self-defense side, while Muslims are on the other side.
Respectfully, I think you need to reconsider your stance on the subject of bigotry. You are doing yourself no favours with your clearly ridiculous propositions. Condemning cannibalism is not bigotry. And there is nothing sacred about Nazism. In fact, there is nothing redeeming or eternal verities about Nazism - just like Islam. I think you're asking people here to see the good in Muslims and not only the bad. Unfortunately, since Muslims define themselves by Islam, and there is nothing good in Islam, it is no wonder that some people cannot see anything good about Muslims - precisely because there isn't any. We expect people to behave like decent human beings - that is our default position. If someone behaves decently, there is no need to slap him on the back. It is like congratulating people for not robbing banks when they walk past.
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So far, no one has offered me a better working definition that the one I currently use.
Re: Worried about FFII tend to use my own definition, which is an irrational dislike or hatred for someone or a belief. Otherwise, one would equate racism with a laudable viewpont. Not every viewpoint is equal - some are laudable, others are contemptible. We should be wary of which are contemptible and which are laudable. Bigotry is contemptible, but dislike of evil, condemnation of evil acts or evil people is laudable and should not be tarred with a prejorative.
Re: Worried about FFIAccording to CuteCoot, Muslims have a perfect right to oppress, to convert, to be intolerant, and wage war on infidels by any means necessary.
Anyone objects to that is a bigot. Have I got it right? One more thing. Who are we to judge? If we do not judge, we cannot not make a distinction between good and evil. We throw away our moral compass. Last edited by pr126 on Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:54 am, edited 1 time in total.
"It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value." - Arthur C. Clarke
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lol ...
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I'll take that as a yes. "It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value." - Arthur C. Clarke
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There are always both rational and irrational elements in any hatred (or fear). The word "Islamophobia" highlights the irrational aspects of Islam bashing. Indeed, it makes it look like the entire concern about Islam is an irrational fear. No, there are clearly quite rational aspects to concerns over Islam. You and I would agree on that but many Islamophobiaphobes do actually believe that much of your - and my - reasoning is irrational. We have nothing to fear from Muslims, etc. It all comes down to exaggeration. To tar the whole of Islam black is exaggeration. Anyway, Cassie, it's been nice talking to you. But y'know, one man's rationality is another man's irrationality and one man's bigotry is another man's righteous stand. Stick to how you see it and I'll stick to how I see it. Isn't it always the way on an internet forum?
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You're welcome to read anything the way you want to read it.
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I have included sensible options. You might also say that I didnt include the option of submitting to islam and merely say good things about islam and ignore the bad. Even that's an option but I didn't include it because it isnt a sensible option. Similarly I dont find your approach sensible at all. I have explained it in the para below. By speaking good things about the most destructive ideology we promote the ideology and encourage people to go for the ideology rather than turning them away from it upto some extent. Now I will ask you one question. What do you aim to do by promoting a handful of good things in islam? Is it going to lead us anywhere??? When we all can see and agree that islam is leading the world towards the path of destruction, the right thing to do is eliminate the ideology. When we can clearly see that we need to eliminate such a vicious ideology why should we waste our time in promoting that ideology? What are we going to achieve by that especially when our aim should be to make the world islam free ??? With your approach there is a chance that people still cling to this vicious ideology by seeing some good stuff( that one can count on his fingers) and may even follow accidently its worst aspects . Look around yourself and you'll find people with virtues are never required to demand respect since they automatically earn it. It is only those that are devoid of any virtues need to threaten and bully to gain respect. Needless to say that quran cannot be from God.
Re: Worried about FFIDear pr126
Reading FFI is a never-ending source of wonder and amusement. From Cutecoot The Aztecs were no different from us. Also from Cutecoot Bigots like yourself, Brendalee, will not suffer. I think I've figured out why that virago, that witch, that reprobate of Brendalee is so wicked. She didn't propose to eat the Muslims or pluck their hearts out in lavish ceremonies. Moral compass? The freedom of the Duchampian Urinal turns out to be the tyranny of mood and whim. The Aztecs are no different from us, but an elderly lady from the U.K. who argues pushing the little buttons of her keyboard is sinful because she won't suffer. It can all be worked out. "The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer - German Lutheran Pastor and Theologian. His involvement in a plot to overthrow Adolf Hitler led to his imprisonment and execution. 1906-1945
Re: Worried about FFICute Coot says:
You like the word "Islamophobe" well enough to use it in a negative way to apply to those who oppose ISLAM. Your statement that there is "often" an element of "anti-Arab venom" in "much" of the "anti-Islam rhetoric" is just your own assertion. You make these blanket statements regularly and think people should just accept it as fact. I would dispute your use of words like "often" and "much". The rest of your paragraph is just so much drivel. Who defines what "correctly identified" means? Islam is not a "highly complex phenomenon". It is definable by the Quran and the ahadith, and its scholars of fiqh and Islamic law.
FAITH, is a choice to believe when no evidence proves that belief. An ideology which, in its OWN jurisprudence, decrees DEATH for those who abandon it is not really a FAITH at all, is it? If FAITH is the defining element of "religion" then there are grounds to argue that ISLAM is not a religion in the way that religions are usually defined. The fact that its FOLLOWERS conquered so much of the planet is irrelevant. The hatred taught in its texts toward non-Muslims is the relevant part of it. The Quranic injunction to subject the entire world under Islamic rule is relevant. It matters not one whit how MANY people identify with it when they have no free choice to LEAVE it. Citing numbers is just rhetoric. There was a time when mankind as a whole thought the world was flat but that did not give any inherent value to that belief.
Its "usefulness" as a distinction is mainly to Islam itself, and its apologists; and it is based on an error in my opinion. It is a false distinction.Objectively, Islam must be judged on its texts. Its texts back up the concept of religious jihad and killing non-Muslims or according non-citizen status as dhimmis (selectively) as an alternative to conversion. If its followers follow its hate injunctions, they are not really "islamists" but merely more observant in regards their texts than Muslims than who do not.
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Race IS a genetic thing. It refers to a commonality of genetic stock. The fact that Islam apologists are fond of exploiting the term in an attempt to gag critics of Islam does not make it otherwise. The idea that Muslims are a "race" is as stupid as asserting that Christians are a "race", or atheists are a "race". The only time such nonsense has ever been seriously promoted was when the Nazis pulled that nasty trick against the Jews; and it was ONLY because they did this that some countries in the world extended "race" to include Jews. We now see Islam Apologists trying to protect Islam AND Muslims from criticism by equating opposition with racialism. They want to present criticism as being racial in nature, once again trying to equate the suffering of the Jews under Hitlers RACE laws with opposition to Islam. This is so obviously a nonsense. Patently it is the valuable tool of Islam propagandists. Just as it has been to label its critics "right wing" in the most negative possible way.
Well, now you are just being perverse. Condemnation of Islam, even if it does not refer to Muslims, is BIGOTRY! According to your Islam-propaganda correct, politically correct, acceptance of the above, nobody can oppose ANY doctrine fully (no matter how monstrous)without becoming "socially dangerous". Yet Islam can utterly condemn ALL doctines except its own but it is not "socially dangerous" in your view. Because surely if Islam IS "socially dangerous" in your view, you are quite wrong to condemn others for opposing it fully.
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The Henrico Humane Society (HHS) announced today that it had received a grant from the Jessica Beath Foundation. The foundation also agreed to a matching gift program for donations made to Henrico Humane Society through February 2011. The Beath Foundation's mission is to provide for general charitable purposes, most notably the care and rescue of animals. "This generous grant from The Beath Foundation will allow us to help animals in desperate need of expensive medical care which we may not have otherwise been able to afford," said Courtney Morano, Henrico Humane Society president. "We are grateful for their support of our organization, which operates solely on donations, volunteers and fundraising." As a result of the grant, HHS recently was able to save Beatrice, a puppy rescued from an animal shelter and diagnosed with persistent aortic arch condition, which requires open heart surgery. Dr. Lori Pasternak, with Helping Hands Veterinary Surgical and Dental Care, performed the surgery which saved Beatrice's life. The society intends to provide medical care for many other animals as a result of the new grant. Jessica Beath started The Beath Foundation in 1991 to honor the memory of her husband Dr. Thomas Beath, her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas and her sisters Annie Thomson and Beatrice Stockdale. She died this year at the age of 106. |
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Virginia Blood Services (VBS), the sole supplier of blood for more than 20 hospitals throughout the state of Virginia, is in need of blood donors to help replenish the local blood supply over the holidays.
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In Varina, one of the most anticipated events of the season is approaching. The 19th Annual Big Toy Parade will return on Dec 14, offering a "homey," small-town feel that helps elicit holiday spirit among participants and spectators alike.
The parade, which begins at 3 p.m., is sponsored by the Battlefield Ruritans and Henrico County Parks and Recreation and is held in conjunction with the James River Boat Parade. It is led by a grand marshal along Old Osborne Turnpike and ends at the Osborne Boat Landing, where hundreds of community members gather to await nightfall and the arrival of lighted boats, concluding a festive holiday celebration. > Read more.
Strikers, Kickers form partnership
Citizen Staff Reports 12/03/2013
The region's two premier youth soccer organizations – the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers – have partnered to create Richmond United, a cost-free U.S. Soccer Development Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the region. The arrangement marks the first time in U.S. Soccer Development Academy history that two member clubs have united their respective Academy programs.
Slated to begin play in the fall of 2014, Richmond United will field U13/14, U15/16 and U17/18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams. The teams will train and play home games at two of the top soccer specific complexes in the nation, Ukrop Park and Striker Park. > Read more.
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Henrico students star in 'Nutcracker'
A number of Henrico students are performing in the Richmond Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, which runs through Dec. 23. Pictured above, left to right are: back row – Elizabeth Sjovald (Mother Ginger), Deema Meguid, Maya Link (Mogi top) and Sophie Rounds (Mother Ginger) and front row – Sarah Echols (Chinese) and Carter Echols (Chinese). > Read more.
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Eastern Henrico's annual "Holiday on Parade" event is back tomorrow. Family-friendly activities will take place at various locations in the east end. The festivities will culminate with the 21st annual James River Parade of Lights. Also, several churches throughout the county are hosting holiday celebrations including West End Assembly of God, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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great chart, doesn't hang.
By Kris the busy mom
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Comments about MEGA Brands 1011214 Magnetic Dry Erase Rewards Chore Chart:
Works well as a chore chart,but magnet does not work to hang up.
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Works perfect!
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We hang it on the refridgerator and I write the chores our girls have under their name. They like earning stars when they complete their chores. Very easy and especially like how the marker is an eraser and stamper too. It works perfectly for us!
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This is a good product my only issue is the magnets that come with the board to hold it up are not strong enough.
By Kiah the busy aunt
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This item is perfect in organizing chores for my niece and nephews. It is bright, colorful and very easy to follow. The stickers are a nice playful touch as well.
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I use my board to keep up with my daughters chores and homework task. It keeps her excited to see how many stars she has earned throughout the week and what prize she will receive at the end of the week.
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It's a great product! I use it for rewarding my boys, who are 6 and 4, with good behavior, since they are too young to give them chores. They love it and so does my husband and I. They are learning to follow rules and become a little independent by doing what they are supposed to do without having to be told. Because I've read other reviews about the magnets for mounting on the refrigerator, not holding, my husband mounted it on the wall with nails. Also, I wish it came with something I can store the reward magnets in.
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Four men are awaiting trial dates for their part in the Sept. 28 theft of $1.3 million worth of gold and gems from the California State Mining and Mineral Museum in Mariposa, Calif.
Matthew S. Campbell, 43, from Sacramento County; Jonathan E. Matis, 41, from Sutter County; Edward R. Rushing III, 40, from El Dorado County; and Christopher S. Sheffield, 42, from Georgetown, Calif., were arraigned Nov. 19 and 20 in Mariposa County Superior Court.
All four men received court-appointed attorneys and entered not guilty pleas, according to the office of Mariposa County District Attorney Thomas K. Cooke.
All defendants were returned to the Mariposa County Jail on $1 million bond each.
A Dec. 12 pre-preliminary conference has been set. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2013.
In response to a question about recovery of the stolen items, Cooke's office said it "cannot make any comments, as there is still an on-going investigation."
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The museum housed a 132-year-old collection of gold nuggets and mineral specimens.
Display cases, doors and other items were damaged by two men wielding pickaxes. Two female employees were at the museum at the time of the robbery but neither one was injured.
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The mining museum was reopened Nov. 9.
The 13.8-pound Fricot nugget of crystalline gold — one of the museum's treasures — was not taken though an attempt was made to enter the vault where the giant nugget was kept. That attempt triggered an alarm and the two suspects fled the scene.
The Fricot nugget is the largest intact mass of crystalline gold remaining from the gold rush era. The nugget was unearthed from the American River in northern California during the gold rush era.
The mineral collection on display in Mariposa dates back to 1880 and contained more than 13,000 objects including mining artifacts, rare specimens of crystalline gold in its many forms, and gem and mineral specimens from California and around the world.
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My Family and I went here for Father's Day.. It was a good choice that I made for us.. Food and service was wonderful.. Service staff very kind and knowledgeable.. Would defenetly reccommend and will be back to this excellent restaurant:-)
Our group visited Smash for brunch on the weekend. Service was warm, kind, and welcoming, but a bit slow (only one waiter taking care of the whole restaurant). Their pancakes are packed with flavour (vanilla) and have a fun convex shape with sharp crispy edges, which makes for an interesting twist on a breakfast classic. Their French Toast is light and thick toast and coated in cinnamon sugar which makes it more of a delectable treat. The Tuscan Chicken wrapped in naan was delicious. Value-wise, it is a bit more expensive than what you would expect to pay for breakfast, but it's fair considering that Smash is "upscale casual dining". I much prefer Smash's quiet atmosphere over many of the other chain restaurants that surround this area.
This was my second visit to Smash, and I plan on returning yet again. I've brought two different groups with me each time and all of them came away impressed with the food and service. The only complaint they had was how hidden the location was, as they wondered in amazement about how I even found the place at all. I've now tried The Monster burger and the Take It To The Greek pizza. I was extremely satisfied with the burger, and the pizza was also really good. I've seen what the Buttermilk Fried Chicken looks like and I was very impressed with the plating presentation, and I heard good things about the taste, too.
It was great, the waiters and service was decent. It was dark, and the place was pretty empty for a Friday night.
Great food - great service Wanted to try all of the entrees as well as the desserts. Would definitely recommend this place to our friends.
It was my second time going to Smash Kitchen & Bar. The waitresses were friendly and the service was great. The noise level was pretty good and me and my partner had some great conversations that night. I would like to go try their brunch next time.
Busy on a Saturday so both drinks and food came slowly. Not annoying as our server kept us up to date and was friendly and attentive. Food was hot and tasty. Especially liked grilled calamari app. Well flavoured
My group went to Smash to celebrate my husband's birthday on a Friday afternoon. The service was excellent! and the food was hot, fresh and delicious. Prices were reasonable, perhaps slightly overpriced for a couple of the sandwich options. A lunch menu would be nice, rather than dinner prices at lunch time. Children's options would also be a nice addition to the menu. We had a 10 yr old with us who managed to choose something without much trouble but he's not a picky eater. Wine selection is great, unfortunately, the beer selection is terrible.
I enjoyed a business lunch with a colleague and we were both thrilled with the food and the service provided. We had some dietary concerns and the Chef was able to accommodate our needs with some simple modifications but we were both appreciate and impressed by the willingness to do so.
I finally tried Smash for the first time after several friends rave about it. The food was presented nicely and tasted even better! The portions were pretty big so I had to take some home. Even as leftovers the next day, the food still tasted really good!
People would have never noticed the restaurant since it's pretty hidden inside the mall. The outside look will fool you from preventing to walk in. If it wasn't that I was running out of ideas of restaurants near the area, I would not have found this. Saw Yelp has pretty good reviews from customers and gave it a try. It turned out pretty good! The pizza is definitely a to-go-for. The rib-eye steak my friend ordered was amazing. The pasta (mushroom&lobster linguini) both are pretty good.. except i wish the lobster bits can be more real than teared up meat.. so can't tell the freshness) Have quite a good selections of cocktails, beer, and wine list. So, definitely it's good for any kind of functions.
Excellent food and there was something for all age groups. Waiter was busy but very attentive. A little pricey. I will cleanly watch for specials.
Had a great night for daughters 25th birthday, food was great and service was really good. Thanks!
I'm so glad that someone new took over this corner. It's such a beautiful restaurant tucked away in a plaza - great and clean atmosphere.
Attended with a group of 8 for lunch. Great food with a good selection that suited all. Service was super and the warm donuts for dessert were outstanding! I will come again and recommend to others.
Our dinner experience was perfect. We were a group of teachers who wanted to celebrate a dear friend, however two of us had commitments for seven. The table was set and Mannie was most welcoming and accommodating. We must have sent him back three times because we weren't ready. We were served promptly and the food was delicious. Four of us had salad, which came in a generous portion and one had the thin veggie pizza. Since we came in so early, the bar activity was limited to few customers and the restaurant was rather quiet. The party room was booked and people were starting to arrive. The decor is out of this world. I had been under the previous owner and this makeover is breathtaking. Thank you for taking great care of us.
Tucked away in the corner of a strip plaza, we did not know what to expect from Smash. We were extremely pleased with everything from the decor, the fantastic service and the terrific food. (The SMASH burger is incredible). We will definitely be back here, and have already told a number of our friends about it.


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From prosecuting war profiteers, to getting a bill passed to audit the fed, to calling for single payer healthcare for all, Alan Grayson is the consummate Healthcare Not Warfare, 99% candidate.
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Bulger's lawyers ask court to remove judge
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BOSTON (WHDH) -- Lawyers for James "Whitey" Bulger were in court Tuesday asking a federal appeals court to remove a judge who's scheduled to preside over Bulger's murder trial.
Bulger's attorneys told the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns cannot be impartial and therefore should be removed as the judge to oversee Bulger's trial.
Stearns was a federal prosecutor and ran the criminal division in the U.S. Attorney's Office in the 1980s, when Bulger was accused of committing numerous crimes, including several murders. Bulger said he was given immunity by the Feds during that period.
Because of that, J.W. Carney, Bulger's defense attorney, said Stearns should step down.
"The trial must be overseen by a judge who is not connected to the most infamous period in federal law enforcement history in Boston," said Carney.
Surprisingly, some of Bulger's alleged victims said Carney has raised some valid points. Thomas Donahue, whose father was allegedly murder by Bulger, doesn't want anything to get in the way of the trial.
"I actually didn't want him to step down, or any judge to step down, but at this point right now, if there's going to be all this then he should step down. Right now it's early enough where it's not going to interfere with the time or any delays," said Donahue.
Steven Rakes, whose liquor store was allegedly extorted by Bulger, disagrees.
"I don't believe Stearns necessarily had any information directly involved, that's why we need Mr. Stearns on board," said Rakes.
"If James Bulger was allegedly committing dozens and dozens of crimes including murders why wasn't he prosecuted," said Carney.
The three-judge panel took the matter under advisement. It is not known when they'll make a decision on Judge Stearns.
Bulger's trial is scheduled to begin on June 6. Carney said Bulger will testify at the trial and explain how he was given immunity from prosecution by federal authorities.


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600 police for parliament reopening
- Published: 29 Jul 2013 at 16.00
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The House of Representatives has requested that four companies of about 600 metropolitan police officers are drafted in to maintain law and order outside parliament when it reopens for ordinary sessions on Aug 1, Deputy House Speaker Wisuth Chainaroon said on Monday.
He said about 100 parliament guards would be responsible for security inside the parliament compound, adding that all people and vehicles entering and leaving the parliament compound will be subject to searches for weapons and explosives.
He said maximum security measures would be taken to make sure that MPs are not obstructed from entering parliament on Aug 1.
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March 5, 2009
Photomatix Export plug-in
Just released recently from HDR Soft is a plug-in that allows you to export photos from Lightroom directly to Photomatix Pro and automatically reimport the processed tone mapped HDR image back into the Lightroom catalog. To use this plug-in you will need to download and purchase the latest version of Photomatix Pro which includes the export plug-in and instructions on how to install in Lightroom for Mac and PC. Here is an initial test I carried out that shows how the plug-in works in Lightroom after installing.


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12 hrs ago | Watauga Democrat
Korean War veteran Charles Davis never completed high school. In fact, he didn't even finish first grade.
Whose policies do more to help the poor?
Are You as Liberal as President Obama?
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1993 Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) - The Outcome
"Is there such a thing as not modifying a vehicle?" That rhetorical question from Jonathan Whiting of Fayetteville, NC, conveys his perspective as an automotive enthusiast in a simple, concise fashion.
Boston College DE Harold Landry 6-foot-3, 230 pounds Four stars Boston College is close to done for 2014, and coach Steve Addazio is looking toward taking the next big recruiting jump with the 2015 class.
Alice Forest asks for help with Operation Home Front
Operation Home Front is a registered 501c3 that supports the families of those soldiers who are deployed.
Hendersonville doctor in surgeries case may settle
The N.C. Medical Board will consider a proposed settlement involving a Hendersonville neurosurgeon accused of performing unnecessary surgeries.
Childers receives Order of Long Leaf Pine
Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. James R. Childers Jr. is an icon around the Onslow County Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans.
Man Charged In NC Woman's Death
Investigators say they have charged a man with killing a woman whose skeletal remains were found near a railroad track in Fayetteville last month.
Cumberland County sheriff leads Christmas shopping
Cumberland County Sheriff Earl "Moose" Butler is leading his deputies and some volunteers for a shopping trip designed to give a little Christmas joy for those less fortunate.
Fayetteville man charged with woman's murder
Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department have charged and arrested 38-year-old Pierre Rouchant Lowe with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Marcella Anne Thompson.
NC: Bus Officials Say Outlook is for FAST Growth
The next decade will see more late-night buses, more buses on busy routes, Sunday service and extra routes serving the growing residential areas of west Fayetteville.
Fayetteville mom: Principal abused son while she was in next room
A Fayetteville woman who says her son was sexually abused by his principal while she was in the next room is speaking out about what happened in the hope of helping other possible victims come forward.
Prophetess Sharice Cuthrell: Taking Ministry to a Whole New Level In Many Ways
Every once in a while this "Writer Girl "is blessed to meet and perhaps pen, outstanding, versatile subjects.
E-cigarette awareness voiced as county eyes ban
Wilmington storeowner who sells electronic cigarettes was concerned a recent county ordinance to ban the vapor products from county buildings and vehicles sends a message the devices are dangerous.
NC: Officials Say Many Safeguards in Place to Prevent Accidental Train Derailments
Rhonda Harris, her three children and a family friend live in a powder blue rental at the corner of Kyle and Winslow streets.
J. Cole Talks About His Fear Of Becoming A "Rich N***A"
For many listeners one of the standout tracks on J. Cole's sophomore album was the song "Rich N****z."
Cumerbland County child sex trafficker sentenced to 540 months
United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced that in federal court today Christopher Jason Williams, 33, of Fayetteville, North Carolina was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge James C. Dever, III, to 540 months imprisonment followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
The Biggest Pop Songs of 2013 in 60 Seconds
For everyone who has been completely cut off from the world of pop music, who stepped away from Pandora and covered her ears in supermarkets - This mash-up is for you.
Motorcyclist killed, pedestrian injured in Fayetteville crash
A motorcyclist died and a pedestrian was in critical condition Monday night following a crash on the All American Freeway in Fayetteville, police said.
Carter Bank & Trust robbed in Fayetteville
The Carter Bank & Trust at the corner of Rosehill Road and Country Club Drive was robbed around 3:40 p.m. Monday.
GoWaiter.com delivering to Fayetteville, N.C.
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Behind the Wheel with Ryan Newman
It's an honor to be able to race in the Daytona 500 and even to have won one, but I'm looking forward to getting back to a race track where I have a little more control of the situation than I do in the pack racing at Daytona. Daytona ended up being a disappointment for us.
-- RYAN NEWMANI don't have a lot to say about Daytona except for one thing -- we have the best fans of any sport. Our fans hung in there through two rain postponements and a massive fire and cleanup. And yes, that fire was one of the most bizarre things I have ever seen. It was pretty amazing to look up in the stands and see how many race fans were there to see the Daytona 500 in prime time on a Monday night. Thank you for being fans. And I hope we made even a few more fans along the way.
So, what was the best thing about getting out of Daytona? For me and Krissie, it was getting home in time to find out on Tuesday that we are going to have a baby girl in late July. Brooklyn is really excited to have a little sister.
It's going to be a great year, and we're both very excited to meet our little girl. July will be here before we know it, especially considering all the time we will be on the road before then.
But now, it's on to Phoenix. I'm really looking forward to getting to Phoenix. I've often said I don't feel like our season really gets started until the second race of the season because Daytona is such a crapshoot.
Phoenix, on the other hand, is a driver's race track, and it's probably one of my favorites. It's a unique track that can be pretty challenging because of the design and how the track is different on both ends. Therefore, the crew chief can only get one end perfect, it seems, and the other one the driver has to adapt to. It's not a compromise if your crew chief does a good job setting up the race car because you can do things to try to manipulate those opposite ends of the race track. But, when your car is not working, it's up to the driver to make up what you can of what's left, and that I think separates the men from the boys at Phoenix. The driver really has to drive and hustle the car a little bit more and a little bit differently and still be smooth. It's those aspects that make the track a lot of fun to me.
I really thought Phoenix did a nice job getting the track ready for us last fall. The racing itself was good, and the track, I don't think, is a huge difference. I was pleasantly surprised with how good it was to drive. They worked really hard to put rubber down on the track, and we had two grooves for the better part of the race. The track was probably at its best when the checkered flag fell and, with time, weather and a couple of months of aging, I'm sure it has already improved. I think it will only be better by the time we race this Sunday.
The biggest thing for the No. 39 WIX Filters Chevy this weekend is that we have a good run. We didn't get the finish we wanted in Daytona, so we are in a little bit of hole, which is kind of familiar territory for us. But we need to take advantage of the tracks where we run well and maximize the points we can get. Phoenix is one of those tracks. We have had very strong runs at Phoenix recently, and we want to continue that. We have a good setup for that race track, and we have been able to capitalize on that.
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Yesterday Governor McDonnell met behind closed doors with his Joint Advisory Board of Economists to try to forecast the economic outlook for the upcoming year.
The Peter Paul Development Center on Church Hill is taking part in what is known at National Lights On After School Day.
Construction of a thousand-room lodging facility at Ft. Lee began in August. There'll be an official groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow morning at 9.
Henrico County has launched a new program to offer discounts, bonuses and other rewards for people who shop and buy locally.
Virginia's agriculture industry was hit hard by this summer's hot and dry weather. Charles Fishburne reports.
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation is offering a rare glimpse into one of the strangest chapters of Midlothian history this weekend…Charles Fishburne reports.
All of this week, 24 of the U.S. Army's top soldiers, from commands around the world, have been competing in the Best Warrior Competition at Ft. Lee.
Students and faculty at the Math Science Innovation Center noted the passing of a mathematician who died at age 84 over the weekend. The father of fractal geometry.
The race for the United States Fifth District Congressional seat is heating up in the final weeks before the election. Jeanne Faulconer says voters got to hear from the candidates yesterday.
Perriello and Hurt faced off in front of a packed house at Piedmont Virginia Community College. The pair took questions on healthcare, education, the economy and immigration among others.