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Frateys Deadwood video launch BBQ. A night of dubstep and hot wings.
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Chiropractor Coogee
Since 1994, Dr. Michael Cohen, a local chiropractor in Coogee, has offered individualised treatment programs for patients in need of chiropractic care. State-of-the-art facilities, superior hands-on skills and advanced techniques are just part of the care that patients receive. With a commitment to finding the source of pain, our mission is to assist each patient in his or her journey for a lifetime of good health.
About Chiropractic Care in Coogee
Dr. Michael Cohen treats patients of all ages, from newborns and children to teenagers, adults and seniors. Even pregnant women benefit from the services of our chiropractic treatment. By integrating chiropractic care with overall health care, our chiropractor in Coogee plays a role in each patient's well being.
Benefits of Chiropractic Services
Chiropractic services are not invasive and rely on the body's ability to self-regulate and self-heal in the face of injury and pain. The realignment of bones in the spine, neck and pelvis is a safe and effective approach for restoration of movement, nerve function and daily activities. Chiropractic services benefit patients at all life stages, including times of discomfort and times of peak body strength and performance.
The Coogee Community
When visiting Coogee and the nearby suburbs for chiropractic care at our many offices, our patients enjoy many of the local attractions, including the attractive sandy beaches of the Tasman Sea and Coogee Bay. Sporty types will enjoy the many recreational opportunities for novices and experienced athletes alike. National and local rugby competitions abound here in Coogee. Those who enjoy water sports may participate in events held by the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club. These events include triathlons, swimming and other water recreation. Those interested in the arts look forward to the Coogee Arts Festival, which takes place each February. During the holidays, families enjoy both the Annual Coogee Family Fun Day and the Coogee Carols, which take place in December.
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Last Saturday's spot plays finished 3rd, 4th and last. I figure I can top that performance today with....
Race 4: #7 Tonzatrouble (9/2) just whacked bottom level conditioned foes by a widening 3 1.2 lengths here on January 4th for AL Diaz and promptly moves up the ladder for this spot. The outside draw gives this stalker the target to run at (inside horse should be coning things early) and can power by if he repeats that last effort of his. Herrera on the re-ride.
Race 7: Looking to knock one out of the park with #1 Curly Boy (20/1). Despite finishing a 1/2 length behind Eagle Screams and Heroically last out, 1 1/2 behind Siberian Laughter two back and beating Heroically three back - I feel he's lined way too high in here. The deep closer has finished 3rd in each of those aforementioned starts for Moger and love the rail draw (goes from outside to inside today). This deep closer will get pace to run at.
Race 8: #2 Passing Game (15/1) is back at his favorite track and meets a salty group in his 2013 Tapeta bow. When last seen in Albany, he finished a non-threatening 4th behind the best sprinter on the grounds (Gig Harbor) in a November 18th heat (which saw Gig wire that day). He makes his 3rd start off the layoff for Gary Sherlock and gets a new pilot today in Alvarado. He's pace-dependent, but should get some to run at.


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Category: classic boys's names
Celebrity Baby Names: The Un-Weirdly-Named Starbaby Boys
If you were to go solely by the tabloids, you might think that every celebrity's baby boy was given the name of a New York borough or a Disney character or was his parents' quirky Scrabble-letter invention.
Au contraire.
There is a very healthy segment of show biz parents who are creating a major backlash to this trend–either that or they just like conservative, classic names. Instead of screaming 'Hey-look-at-me!' (and my mama), these names provide a sort of protective coating against that kind of often mocking attention, a layer of dignity and tradition.
Evidence? Here, just looking at boys born since the Millenium, are some of the timeless classics, in their complete, traditional forms, that have been recent celebrity choices–not that they always succeeded in making their bearers paparazzi-proof. (And, by the way, I'd be interested to know if you think the preference for this kind of name relates to the celeb's own personal or public image.)
ALEXANDER — Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber, Lauren Holly, Wolfgang Puck
CHARLES — Russell Crowe, Chris O'Donnell, Cynthia Nixon, Emily Robison
CHRISTIAN — Marc Anthony, Pete Sampras
DAVID — Mo'Nique, J. K. Rowling
FRANK — Diana Krall & Elvis Costello
FREDERICK — Mayim Bialik
GEORGE — Kristin Scott-Thomas, Eva Herzigova
HENRY — Heidi Klum & Seal, Julia Roberts, Emily Robison, Rachel Weisz, Jack White & Karen Elson, Minnie Driver, Norah O'Donnell, Steve Zahn
JACK — Matt Lauer, Joan London
JAMES — Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick, Isaac Hanson, Colin Farrell, Kirk Cameron & Chelsea Noble
JOHN — Bono, Vanessa Paradis & Johnny Depp, Bridget Moynahan & Tom Brady, Julie Bowen, Nancy Grace, Lauryn Hill & Rohan Marley
JOSEPH — Tracy Lords, Cathy Moriarity
SAMUEL — Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber, Jack Black, Elizabeth Vargas
THOMAS — Jack Black, Dennis Quaid
WILLIAM — Kimberly Williams & Brad Paisley, Mary Louise Parker & Billy Cruddup, Clay Walker
In addition–though it's not quite the same thing–there are the nickname versions, like Kate Winslet's Joe and Charlie Sheen's Bob, and the not-so-timeless semi-classics like Rainn Wilson's Walter. And of course, there are the female equivalents–Amanda Peet's Frances, Kelly Martin's Margaret–but that's for another time.
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What is the Vermont Early Childhood Alliance?
The Vermont Early Childhood Alliance is a statewide coalition of individuals, organizations, businesses and agencies from the private and public sectors dedicated to supporting ALL of Vermont's children during the early childhood years. We are committed to improving the early childhood experience in the areas of learning, safety, health, and food and economic security.
Today's Coalition: From KAP1 to the Alliance
Formerly known as the Kids Are Priority One Coalition (KAP1), the Alliance is not newly formed, but newly focused. It builds on KAP1's foundation by widening a network of stakeholders, providing public education on the importance of the early years, broadening a statewide early childhood agenda and engaging in policy advocacy.
The Alliance is in Phase II of its three-phase process.
Phase I - Planning
The transition from KAP1 to the Alliance began in the summer of 2012. Fully invested, a group of early childhood stakeholders created a road map to develop a coalition that would leverage existing early childhood resources and elevate voices of new allies in order to create a dynamic and powerful voice for young children and their families. The strategic planning concluded in November of 2012.
Phase II - Bridging to the Future
Today, the Alliance is beginning to develop a structure and its governing bodies that will allow individuals, organizations, businesses and agencies concerned about early childhood the opportunity to contribute to the coalition's work in a meaningful way. In its infancy, the newly focused Alliance has three core organizations, five supporting staff (hired January 2013) and over a thousand participants.
Core Organizations
- Building Bright Futures
- Vermont Family Network
- Voices for Vermont's Children
Coordinator: Robyn Freedner-Maguire strengthens the Alliance's efforts to educate the public on the need for more investment in early childhood, to widen the network of advocates and engage key stakeholders in new, innovative ways that will inform and broaden the early childhood agenda moving forward. Robyn's office will be based at Building Bright Futures and can be reached at 802-310-6683 or email@example.com.
Public Engagement Organizer: Kelly Ault supports a broad base of advocates in building public support for early childhood issues and engaging in meaningful conversations with policymakers on an early childhood agenda, including: organizing constituent action during the legislative session; and, coordinating Early Childhood Day at the Legislature. She is housed at Building Bright Futures and can be reached at 802-272-0795 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Legislative Advocate: Sheila Reed provides overall coordination of the policy development and legislative process for the Alliance, including: support of the Policy Committee and the development of the 2014 Legislative Agenda; and, monitoring early childhood issues in the legislature and needs for constituent action. She is housed at Voices for Vermont's Children and can be reached at 802-229-6377 or email@example.com.
Participants: individuals, Organizations, Businesses & Agencies in the Areas of:
- Childcare
- Early Education
- After School
- Healthcare
- Faith Community
- Military
- Food Security
- Housing
- Anti-poverty
- Safety
- Parenting
- Anti-violence
- Advocacy
- Business
Phase III - Developing Our Structure
While continuing to build a diverse early childhood stakeholder base, the Alliance's Interim Steering Committee composed of veteran advocates that built KAP1, lead organizations that have provided continuity during the transitional period and new or re-engaged stakeholders is serving as an initial core group that will design and develop governance within the Alliance and create a plan for financial sustainability.
All of this work is made possible because of the generous support of the Turrell Fund: A Foundation Serving Children. The Alliance strives to be a coalition that educates and advances policymaking that leads to meaningful investment in early childhood policy and thriving young children and their families.


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This jumper features a snow leopard design to the front and the back. The long sleeves keep you warm and cosy while the contrast white, black and grey make this a stunning casual pick that's packed with French Connection luxury.
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2800sf Luxury home on Legend Trail Golf/Pool Spa in Scottsdale
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3½
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
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- pets allowed yes
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$ 3,500 - $ 5,700 / month
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Stay in our beautifully furnished Non-Smoking home with sweeping
views of the mountains and 7th fairway of gorgeous Legend Trail golf
Course. Enjoy AZ sunsets while luxuriating in our custom spa after
a day of golf. Or soak up the sun while floating in our custom
pool. Free high speed internet , WI-FI and cable
The Great Room and Master BR open onto the covered patio and pool
Plenty of tile in the open floor plan with cool 12ft ceilings and expansive glass outlook.
includes a dining area that seats 6, huge living rm with 55 inch plasma
TV, surround sound, and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops.
The attached Casita includes a queen bed, full bath, TV and
fridge . PLEASE EMAIL OWNER FOR AVAILIBILITY DETAILS .
property availability
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Peter keenan 604 940 1983
house rental amenities
Master BR...king bed
2nd BR...queen bed
Den...sleeper sofa. Free WI-FI!!! ( high speed )
Attatched Casita...queen bed
Living rm...large flatscreen plasma TV, built-in surround sound,DVD,CD Gasfireplace, lots of leather couches and chairs.
built in custom barbacue.
Kitchen...granite counters, built-in oven & cook top, fridge,
island. Very well equiped down to the capuccino maker!!
2 car garage with 2 bikes to use.
Pebbletech Pool and Spa on your patiowith golf and mountain views
Community Recreation center with 2 pools, spa, 2 tennis courts,
state of the art workout center
activities and attractions in Scottsdale Arizona
Golf.. You're right on #7 at Legend trail . Loads of top rated courses within 15 mins.
Tennis...2 courts at the Legend Trail recreation center.
Swimming.. your custom pool and spa or the 2 pools and spa at the
rec. center
State of the art work out center.
Cycling ( some of the best in the country )
Horse back riding
Hiking ( awesome )
Hot air baloons
vacation rental rates
Monthly & Weekly available
December - $5,500 / $1700 per week
Jan,Feb,Mar,April... 5700/month /$1900 per week
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WACH FOX News Center covers stories around the Midlands and across the state 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (WACH/AP) -- Motorcycle riders are suiting up to raise money to help with hospital bills for a new South Carolina mother battling flesh-eating bacteria.
The ride to benefit Lana Kuykendall is scheduled for Saturday at Simpsonville City Park.
Kuykendall has been hospitalized since days after giving birth to twins at an Atlanta hospital last month. When the new family of four returned to their Piedmont home, Kuykendall -- who is also a paramedic -- noticed a lesion on her left leg.
As the spot began to spread, Kuykendall went to a local hospital, where she underwent more than a dozen surgeries to stop the spread of necrotizing fasciitis.
Kuykendall's husband says she's improving and has been moved to a rehab facility.
Kuykendall is the second woman with South Carolina ties fighting the rare bacteria.
Aimee Copeland, 24, developed necrotizing fasciitis after cutting her leg in a May 1 fall from a homemade zip line over a west Georgia river. Her left leg, other foot and both hands have been amputated.
Copeland's dad Andy - a University of South Carolina alum - visited Columbia last week for a blood drive in his daughter's name.
The University of South Carolina's My Carolina Alumni Association says it's partnering with the University of Georgia Alumni Association to host a "border bash" blood drive for Aimee Copeland.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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CGR Trailers - FALLOUT 3 Gameplay Demo, Part 5
CGR Trailers, from Classic Game Room®, presents part 5 of the gameplay demo for FALLOUT 3 from Bethesda. This action role-playing game (RPG) was released back on October 28, 2008. Fallout 3 is available for the Windows PC, PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Xbox 360 video game platforms. Enjoy!


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Announcement: August 4th Stock Car/HulaCross Race Added
Written by Administrator Tuesday, 16 July 2013 20:29
Although we mentioned at the driver meeting that we would not have the August 4th race, we have decided to add in Sunday, August 4th, as a Stock Car race day. This will allow those racers that have not yet qualified, a last chance opportunity to qualify for the August 31st race without a "buy-in".
We will also have the Trophy Dash Race on this day. Based on the registered driver turn-out for this day, the racers with higher points standings will qualify for the Trophy Dash.
We will have the trophy presentation of the winners on the night of August 31st.
We apologize for the confusion and hope to see you all out on Sunday.
Stock Car Race & Results - June 23rd, 2013
Written by Chris Messer Tuesday, 09 July 2013 17:06
Race number 4 for the 2013 season finds us at a hot and sunny day race, but the weather is looming over the Ko'olau mountain range somewhat and rain is a possibility later in the day. There aren't as many cars here as last month's night race, but this is, by far, the best showing of racers at a day event to date. Once "pack track" and practice were finished the track was looking in great shape, but the windy, sunny conditions would inevitably dry it out fairly quickly.
The heat races were announced and once the cars were lined up at the track entrance (the "chute") we paused for the National Anthem and prayer prior to racing.
There are a total of eight groups of varying cars arranged into their respective classes and the order in which they run is intended to get the cars with the widest tires out first, I think in part to help the track avoid rutting from the narrower tires when the track is still moist.


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Curtain Up: The new Ailey repertoire...
The New Ailey: From McGregor to Barton, Robert Battle is pushing the company into fresh territory.
Choreography Knocks: Opportunities for choreographers at all levels
A Growing List of Living Female Choreographers
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Want to put your winter break to good use? A vacation from school means extra time to dance, and more and more companies seem to be offering winter intensives. If there's a choreographer whose work you've always wanted to experience, or a training program you'd like to try, now's the time: look online to see if that artist or studio offers a December or January workshop. For starters, we've rounded up 10 New York City programs that we think are worth checking out. Click on each one for details. And for a more in-depth look at some of these programs, read Lauren Kay's piece, "Staying Warm," from our November 2011 issue.
American Dance Festival in NYC
Dec. 29–Jan. 8
Broadway Dance Center Winter Workshop Series
Dec. 27–30
Jan. 21–25
Merce Cunningham Trust: BIPED Workshop
Jan. 7–11
(Audition on Sat., Dec. 8)
Jan. 14–19
Jan. 2–18
Jan. 2–11
Dec. 27–30
Dec. 26–Jan. 5
Doug Varone and Dancers
Jan. 14–19
Update (12/7/12): Make that 11... This program at Movement Research is a favorite for NYC contemporary dancers:
Jan. 7–25


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I am pumped on vamps right now. What more is there to say? Here's my idea...
ATTENTION!!! There will be no playable humans in this. There will be no human-vampire romance. To hell with cliches, we're breaking those new traditions! We will rely on the older vampire myths and do this as realistically as possible. Better study up on you're old-fashioned, non-pussified blood suckers, because you're taking a ride you'll never forget!
Vampires are rare, gifted beings with an added curse. While they are given a slew of powers and a powerful intellect, they must feed on the blood of humans (and ONLY humans) to survive. The slightest bite of food or the smallest sip of drink will cause heavy vomiting, since the body refuses to accept food anymore. They are located only in certain areas of Eastern Europe, particularly spots in Romania. Our story begins with the first vampire...
They called him Alessandro. It meant "Defender of Mankind" in an old language. The name has been put to shame since he was born. Alessandro is the only case of a vampire who has been born, not created by fangs or rituals. He is truly the vampire god, for he has lived for well over a millennial, and is the root of all vampires. Alessandro would have turned the entire population into vampires by now, but he makes them a rare occurrence so his race can live off the humans without a shortage. So far, there is only about 1-3 in most Romanian villages and towns.
Alessandro has always kept the world rule-free for vampires, leaving them able to figure it out for themselves. But there is one rule he enforces with absolute seriousness: Always kill the living when feeding, never let them become a vampire. It's for this reason that Alessandro made three heirs that would perform the duties of vampiric reproduction. They were Dario, Leandro, and Thana.
Dario was the first to be gifted with vampirism and the trust of Alessandro. He was symbolized by the color red, and so all his subjects have red eyes. Dario's tree of vampiric children are often given the wisdom of the vampire race, which means they are often the ones to help enforce and uphold the rules of the vampire families. They are also very intelligent and very quick-witted. They cannot handle silver, but are by far the fastest vampires on foot.
Leandro was the second, and he was symbolized by the color gold. All his subjects have golden eyes, or rarely silver. Some even have mixed silver-gold eyes. His subjects bare the traits of high wealth, an inclination to count money frequently, and are the only vampire type that can touch and handle silver.
Thana was the third, and the only female of the group. The eyes of her subjects are often of changing colors, though are primarily reddish-brown or grey when in a content and calm state. Thana's children of the night often are very creative, and considered incredibly strange by other vampire families. They are the ones that came up with wearing cloaks. Her children are the most physically superior, having incredible reflexes, immense strength and powerful senses. Their incredible sense of smell makes garlic (and any other smelly items) unbearable to be around.
The three vampires families are currently in a state of peace, but trouble is brewing. A disease is spreading to humans, otherwise known as the Black Plague. It kills the humans before the vampires can get to them, and the humans are blaming vampires for the plague. Someone needs to do something, before they both get wiped out.
What do you guys think? I hope I get interest soon, school has a chance of getting in the way.


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Flora - Oakland
Online Reservations
My first visit. Things started off with a generous starter of mixed greens; there was no discernible dressing, but the bacony toasted pecans made up for the lack. Everything went upward from there--roasted chicken with tiny pan-roasted potatoes and mushrooms, and crisp fresh green beans--then the famous caramel pudding. Perfectly located steps away from Bart. A friendly, knowledgeable server and attentive bussing by the staff, without ever feeling rushed. Not an inexpensive meal but worth it. (An indication of the confidence the kitchen has in itself: no salt or pepper on the tables.)
They make an amazing drink called The Last Tango. It's not on their menu but ask for it by name. It's a cherry flavored drink infused with a chili tincture of some sort. The sip is sweet yet hot from the chili. So good! The food is good....and so is the dessert. Namely, the salted caramel pudding. It's as close to an emotional experience as one can have through food! Service has always been impressive, particularly how nice everyone is. It wasn't just my server Drew who impressed me. From the hostess to the chit chat I made with guys in the kitchen. It's a pleasant staff.
Enjoyed our brunch at Flora...great presentations, flavors and well prepared dishes. Will return to try dinners and lunches in the near future.
Service is very good, food is delicious, just wish they will serve more food on the plate
I'd give Flora another star only if I had a chance to explore more of the menu, so I feel it has 5 star potential for sure. My rating scale is all about being good - not perfect - because "perfection" doesn't exist. I love a good pork chop, and the one I had was DELICIOUS, and I love the current trend of serving this on a bed of grits. Lemme tell ya, grits are very easy to screw-up, yet Flora did a great job in making the grits creamy and flavorful. My date had a salad and vegetarian entree...so I focused on grubbing on my swine, and allowed her to have that salad. I'm going to have to make a return visit to explore more of the menu. BTW - the bar made one of the best dark-and-stormy's I have ever had. Ever!
The food, ambiance, service and overall experience was simply amazing.
Flora has many great attributes. It's kool but not "trendy". The wait staff, food and atmosphere were all A+. Alas, there was one big minus: the wait. I worked at Yoshi's, so I know about how long on a busy night your drink and food orders should take. The bartenders were busy taking care of "their" patrons, but were slow to respond to wait staff orders. I waited 15 minutes for a cocktail (at a table) only to find out they didn't have the ingredients for my drink. I patiently waited another 10 for it to arrive. Our appetizers showed before the drinks and the food came shortly after my drink order was filled. I can't blame my waitress at all. She was funny, knowledgeable about the menu and stylish.
Nice elective menu, ranging from buttermilked fried wings, perfectly crispy and freshly made, through a tasty pepper and other salads; the ox tail was also very good. None of the plates had that immediate flavor punch, but also were done well.
Met a blind date there. We had an early seating. Things *really* went well and we sat there talking for over 3 hours. The waitstaff clearly noticed this and paced things perfectly, didn't hustle us out even though tables around us had turned over a couple of times. (Left a huge tip, of course). I forget specifically what the food was like because, well, I was focused on something else :). But on dozens of other visits, it's always been great.
Flora isn't just another trendy bistro with a $16 burger and $11 cocktails. It's a really good one, fit to impress. Just make sure you have a reservation. Elegant art-deco atmosphere, attentive service, good food, and fancy drinks. I had: Numero Quatro cocktail, the beet-avocado-purslane salad, the wild mushroom bisque, the caramel pudding (topped with fresh whipped cream and almond brittle), plus Blue Bottle espresso. Everything was quite good. Would definitely go back to Flora.
We had a family dinner there on a Thursday night. Our waitress was super friendly and the other serving staff was attentive and spot on. I would say the only complaints are that portions are on the smaller side (salad had only a few slices of fruit and was sparce and main pork loin/chop small(, and we had to wait quite awhile for our entrees, even though we were seated on the early side. They also forgot one of of our dessert dishes, but apologized and immediately offered to make it right. We never felt rushed during our meal and overall we had a nice time.
THe oxtails over fried polenta with green beans and a sunnyside egg on top. So fantastic I could have licked the bowl. Fresh grapefruit cocktail called a "Salty Dog' was so good I had 2.
We loved the food, and the service was great. The busboy was a little too active, filling water, taking plates, as if he didn't have enough to do. The waitresses were very stylish. If I hadn't won a gift card to Flora, however, I'm unlikely to return because it's too pricey for me.
With so many new restaurants sprouting up in Downtown (Old Town) Oakland, it's easy to forget that one of the best remains Flora, balancing a great menu + with hand-made "classic" cocktails. Beyond Dinner, Flora represents one of the best Friday Lunch options in all of the Bay Area.
Excellent food, warm and urban setting and fantastic service and folks, what's not to like about Flora?
Flora is always consistently excellent. One of my favorite restaurants.
I take my friends from San Francisco here to show off Oakland's burgeoning food and drink scene.
This is a popular weekend spot for a reason. Not only located in the middle of the uptown action, the food is also top notch. Of the entrees I've tried the pork loin and the oxtails, both perfectly cooked and paired with terrific sides. The drink menu is full of unique options. The Art Deco decor and the low lighting give this place great date night ambiance.
This is where I meet my wife. We met at a Foodie event with mutual friends at Flora so it is perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. The staff was amazing as always. They even personalized the menus! The food and drinks, of course, were great. I recommend Flora to everybody. Flora is an Oakland gem.
My friend had recommended Flora to me when she heard we were going to the Uptown Theater for a show. Indeed, its location was perfect and would be a great choice when going to the Fox or Paramount as well. The servers were all exceptional: friendly, informative, helpful (and attractive!). The food was lovely. Everyone in our party loved what they ordered. I had the best tomato soup of my life and when I asked for the recipe, I actually got a note from the chef! Impressive.
Flora was a great find. The food was great and the portions are reasonable. Service was excellent even though the restaurant was packed. Great wine list as well.
I went to Flora to celebrate my friend's birthday, and from the get-go, the service was excellent! A special menu with his name on it, great cocktails, awesome service, and the food was spec-tac-u-lar! We had to go to the Fox Theater for a concert right after, and the timing was all perfect. Great for a special occasion, but also fit-for-foodies for any occasion!
So good that you're happy there's a dessert menu - which means you can continue chatting and share something sweet together. The food is well-sourced, nicely balanced, and offers a range of choices from the more traditional to the tongue in cheek. At my last visit, I enjoyed the farro with wild mushrooms and eggs and ended brunch with a delicious apple cake.
Ate before a show at The Fox. The staff was very nice, and the food was DELICIOUS!!!
Expensive but worth it-- My date and I both had perfectly rendered steaks-- she only orders steaks from places that know how to make them, and I rarely (read: never) order steak from restaurants. But our meal was great, the drink I had, Carter Beats the Devil, glorious. Like the vibe, though it was already a quiet monday night.
Excellent food. Great service, reasonably priced. The food is seasoned to perfection, no need for salt and pepper. That's why they are not on the table.
The food and especially the inventive drinks are beyond compare. Coupled with excellent service and the elegant art deco design Flora delivers an amazing experience time and time again. It's a neighborhood favorite for all the right reasons.
Great atmosphere. pleasant staff. It had been a year since my last visit. The menu needs to be slightly expanded and updated Drink selections were good. Still seems like an after work stop before boarding BART, but that is OK. In the end, it is good to see it still there even with all the recent problems in the area. Hang in there Flora!!
We arrived late for our dinner reservation; however, we called ahead and were seated as soon as we arrived. Service was very good, food very good. We shared the polenta starter, which was good. My friend said her hamburger and fries were very good. My entrée was the black cod, which I enjoyed. For $26 there wasn't a lot, but I wasn't surprised. My husband has bbq'd black cod before with a miso sauce, and we had so much more to eat! I realize, however, black cod is not an inexpensive fish. Overall, excellent food and service, and nice ambience.
great times! the food was great and they were accomodating with my tardiness. food was great. nice time with my date. ordered almost everything and it was great.
Food, service and general ambiance all excellent. The noise level on a busy night is, however, nearly intolerable. The neighborhood can be very lively, which is a good thing but on such occasions parking is close to impossible.
Went here before a show at the Fox and had drinks and dinner. Excellent salad to start, followed by wonderfully fresh cod sauteed to a crisp but still tender and juicy inside. Also smoked pork shoulder with delicious spaetzle and vinegary slaw that comple,ented pork perfectly. Will definitely return!
Excellent food. We are vegetarians and we were very happy. Your soup was amazing, thank you for having a veggie soup, especially in the fall/winter. And that fried polenta.....yummy!!
Flora continues to be the best choice in the neighborhood! fabulous brunch, great burger, wonderful cocktails!
Flora is consistently good- great food, great cocktails, great service. Can't go wrong!
I was visiting from out of town (Cleveland) and was happy with my decision to have a brunch with friends at Flora. The food was delicious and just the right amount of food. No crazy tiny portions, or ridiculous enormous ones. Just right. The show stoppers were the drinks though. Simply delicious!
My family brought me to Flora for my 60th birthday two years ago, and it is now our favorite special occasion place to go. We are all long time Bay Area foodies and farmer's market shoppers. Flora is excellent! Wonderful for brunch as well, and although we always come here for special occasions, we also make it here for any time we are eating out and want a truly delicious meal.
The food and drinks at Flora were a delight. We chose all vegetarian and none disappointed. The squash and farro main course was an especially memorable blend of flavors and textures. For dessert, the caramel pudding was divine. I don't know whether our waitress was just having an off night, but she was the most unfriendly server I can remember encountering in a long time- she practically threw our food at us. Nonetheless, I would gladly return to Flora because the meal itself was top notch.
I'm not sure how I've missed Flora, but I wasn't aware of it until I picked it at random for a business dinner. This place is fantastic. The art deco ambiance is delightful, the servers are well-versed with the menu and very nice, and the food is just excellent.
This is a great restaurant, with well crafted cocktails, interesting menu and awesome service. We split the Chicory salad which was delicious. I had the bavette steak, perfectly cooked, and the hubs had the grilled pork loin and rib, also perfect. Brought our own wine (it had been a wine tasting day) for a reasonable corkage fee of $15. Great, great meal. Service was cheerful and flawless.
Flora is one of our favorites in Oakland. The decor is inviting as is the food and imagination in the menu. We'll definitely be back again!
Otherwise, it was an excellent birthday celebration with another couple. We've been several times and will definitely return. But: I ordered a second gin and tonic about a third of the way thru my dinner...and it arrived as my dessert was served.
It was my first time there,' considering I live right across the street.
Six of us dined for a friend's birthday. We have lovely service and incredibly delicious food - every single thing we ordered (we shared everything) was interesting and perfectly prepared and incredibly flavorful. We started with six different cocktails and each one was fantastic. The desserts were wonderful, too. Highly recommend. Worth the trip over from SF.
Went there for dinner before the John Legend concert. We were surprised with the food service! I would say give it a try and post you opinion! I liked it a lot!
One of my very favorite restaurants. Consistently good food and service. Recommend it all the time.
Our evening at Flora was truly exceptional. Cocktails were excellently crafted, appetizers were fantastic, mains were delicious, carmel pudding for dessert was to die for, and the wait staff were some of the best I've ever had. I would highly recommend for anyone wanting a low key, high quality meal.
I took a friend to brunch for her birthday. We both agreed that it was one of the best brunches we have had. The menu is perfect, along with the mimosas.
This is 3 blocks from my apartment and we go there often. Great spot!
My 3 friends and I met prior to our month Oakland Speaker Series. Services was quick, food, dessert and drinks were great. And, the room was beautifully done. A wonderful addition to the "downtown Oakland" revitalization.


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*In this photo Nelson Mandela smiles June 22, 1990 in New York, raising his arms over his head as he receives applause at the United Nations.*
Gucci Mane s facing up to 20 years in prison for two separate counts of felony firearm possession and he's being held without bail.
Gucci was arrested twice within a couple of days in September for carrying two separate firearms. Ironically, the events happened just a few days after he'd been dropped from Atlantic Records. His convictions were for assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault in 2005, and possession of more than 20 marijuana, also in 2005.
It's unclear whether Georgia authorities plan to turn him over to the feds.
Drake Officially Announces Joining Jordan Brand Live At Concert. Congrats!
Well Kanye...it looks like Drake has the Answers Bruh.
Happy 44th Birthday to Jay Z!
"24 HOURS ON THIS BUS" is what Drake posted on his Instragram this morning.
Is he ready to release another single featuring the voice of the "One In A Million" singer, Aaliyah?
According to Young Money HQ, there is no word yet on when the full version of this record will drop, but maybe it will be one of the four tracks that Drake will be dropping this month.
Check out the preview below.
Today Trina is 35 years old and she is STILL BAD!
Trina is co-host on Tameka "Tiny" Cottle's upcoming late-night VH1 talk show, Tiny's Tonight, alongside singer and reality star Tamar Braxton, Claudia Jordan and Cottle.
Did he just say..."I know y'all been fiending for this?" and his confidence is on 110%!


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Updated: 10/11/2013 - I'm SO CLOSE to being able to do a pull-up. So my trainer introduced something new into my training.
These voters in Washington are all dressed alike -- orange jumpsuits and white shoes. And when they finished voting, they go back to their cell block.
Nearly 90 inmates in the D.C. Jail cast absentee ballots this year. The city's board of elections and the D.C. Jail coordinated the voting effort.
Most states don't actively help inmates vote, but there are exceptions.
Jails in San Francisco register inmates to vote and help with absentee ballots. In Maine and Vermont, prisoners never lose the ability to vote.
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Posted: 08/06/2013 - Even if you don't plan to workout on your vacation, you may be surprised at the calories you're burning without even trying!
Updated: 06/18/2013 - We did a quick helicopter tour of the Black Forest burn area. Someone asked why the video looks shaky.
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Updated: 05/14/2013 - I'm still focused on meeting my goal of doing a pull-up. And I'm almost there! But I'm always getting this question:


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Deluxe Room - Solaris Sweet Deal!-Sleeps 4 adults
Deluxe Room, Ocean View - Kids Eat/Stay Free
Deluxe Room, Ocean View, Jetted Tub
Beachfront and family-friendly resort in Cancún's Hotel Zone
Beach, near Mayan ruins
Beautifully nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupté Lagoon in the less-crowded southern end of Cancún, Royal Solaris Cancún is within 2 km (1.25 mi) of the El Rey Mayan ruins and Wet'n Wild waterpark
All-Inclusive resort
Room rates include unlimited food and drink at 3 restaurants and 2 bars, as well as use of facilities including a pool complex, a Kids' Club with mini water park, daily activities, and nightly entertainment
Rooms with scenic views
The Royal Solaris' air-conditioned rooms offer full ocean view or sunset- lagoon view. All rooms also have satellite TVs, wireless internet, in room safety boxes and clock radios with CD players
Hotel Amenities
- All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included.
Food and beverages
- All meals, snacks, and beverages included
- Room service during certain hours
- Surcharges for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.
Land activities
- Bicycling
- Fitness facilities
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Aerobics
- Arts and crafts
- Bingo
- Cooking
- Dancing
- Language
- Water aerobics
- Water fitness
- Yoga
Kids' club
- Open from 9 AM until 6 PM
- Arts and crafts
- Beach activities
- Movies
- Playground
- Pool activities
- Video games
- Onsite live performances
- Theme parties
Wedding services
- Personal wedding consultant
Other inclusions
- Shuttle service to offsite activities
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Childcare
- Laundry/dry cleaning services
- Motorized water sports
- Spa/beauty facilities and services
- Wireless Internet access
- Activities and services offered by independent operators
- Offsite tours
- General
VIKS, the hotel Kids Club, offers a 6,324-square-foot recreation area for children. Supervised activities include video games, arts and crafts, and painting lessons. The mini water park features The Arch, a themed aquatic area with elephants, gorillas, zebras, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, giraffes, and a children's pool and three waterslides.
Daily adult activities include pool aerobics, bingo, contests, fashion shows, cooking lessons, and athletic competitions. Nightly entertainment shows such as Mexican night and Latino night are produced by the resort's activities/entertainment staff in an air-conditioned theater.
After-dark activities also include complimentary one-way transportation to the nightlife area of Cancun.
300-square-meter health-and-beauty spa features separate steam rooms for men and women. Spa services include massage, body wraps and scrubs, hydrotherapy, and facials. Waxing and hair/nail care are provided by the beauty salon. Open-air massage and hair braiding are offered as well. (Surcharge for all spa treatments, beauty services, and hair braiding.) An air-conditioned fitness center with mirrored walls contains cardio and weight machines as well as free weights.
Within the resort are jewelry, clothing and gift/sundries shops. The resort purifies its water.
Guests staying at the Royal Solaris Cancun are entitled to enjoy the facilities, restaurants and bars of the hotel even before check-in or after check-out time.
- Marina on site
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Concierge desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (free)
- Bar/lounge
- Free parking
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Audiovisual equipment
- Business services
- Total number of rooms - 300
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of floors - 8
- Hair salon
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tour assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Ballroom(s)
- Television in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Beauty services
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Wedding services
- Computer rental
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check-out
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Dial-up Internet access - surcharge
- Internet point
- Computer station
- Express check-in
- Health club
- Shopping on site
- Garden
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Snack bar/deli
- One meeting/conference room
- Medical assistance available
- Patio
- Room service (limited hours)
- 24-hour business center
- Conference center
- Beach towels
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Parking
Free parking
- Room Amenities
- CD player
- Climate control
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Las Fuentes - Expansive, linen-service, two-level, air-conditioned restaurant with window walls overlooking pool and sea. Breakfast buffet daily with Mexican dishes, waffles, and omelets made to order. It serves also a different daily buffet for dinner: Italian, Mexican, Caribbean, International, Grill and the Gala buffet. Reservations not required.
Rosmarinus - Located near the recently renovated main pool area. This restaurant serves lunch buffet featuring traditional Mexican palapa roof. Depending on the season and operational needs, it might serve a la carte dining with four Mexican specialties: By Mexican Region, Gourmet, Typical and Fajitas. Reservations not required.
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Hotel staff can arrange other activities such as scuba diving certification courses and scuba trips, parasailing, sport fishing, and waterskiing. Two 18-hole golf courses are within 13 km (8 miles). Pok-Ta-Pok, 13.5 km (8 miles) away was designed by Robert Trent Jones and runs along the Hotel Zone, between Blvd Kukulcan and the Nichupte Lagoon. Hilton Cancún Golf Club is 3.5 km (2 miles) away. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: MXN 180 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
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Pakistan's Sufis Preach Faith and Ecstasy
The believers in Islamic mysticism embrace a personal approach to their faith and a different outlook on how to run their country's government
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In the desert swelter of southern Pakistan, the scent of rosewater mixed with a waft of hashish smoke. Drummers pounded away as celebrants swathed in red pushed a camel bedecked with garlands, tinsel and multihued scarfs through the heaving crowd. A man skirted past, grinning and dancing, his face glistening like the golden dome of a shrine nearby. "Mast Qalandar!" he cried. "The ecstasy of Qalandar!"
The camel reached a courtyard packed with hundreds of men jumping in place with their hands in the air, chanting "Qalandar!" for the saint buried inside the shrine. The men threw rose petals at a dozen women who danced in what seemed like a mosh pit near the shrine's entrance. Enraptured, one woman placed her hands on her knees and threw her head back and forth; another bounced and jiggled as if she were astride a trotting horse. The drumming and dancing never stopped, not even for the call to prayer.
I stood at the edge of the courtyard and asked a young man named Abbas to explain this dancing, called dhamaal. Though dancing is central to the Islamic tradition known as Sufism, dhamaal is particular to some South Asian Sufis. "When a djinn infects a human body," Abbas said, referring to one of the spirits that populate Islamic belief (and known in the West as "genies"), "the only way we can get rid of it is by coming here to do dhamaal." A woman stumbled toward us with her eyes closed and passed out at our feet. Abbas didn't seem to notice, so I pretended not to either.
"What goes through your head when you are doing dhamaal?" I asked.
"Nothing. I don't think," he said. A few women rushed in our direction, emptied a water bottle on the semiconscious woman's face and slapped her cheeks. She shot upright and danced back into the crowd. Abbas smiled. "During dhamaal, I just feel the blessings of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar wash over me."
Every year, a few hundred thousand Sufis converge in Seh- wan, a town in Pakistan's southeastern Sindh province, for a three-day festival marking the death of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, in 1274. Qalandar, as he is almost universally called, belonged to a cast of mystics who consolidated Islam's hold on this region; today, Pakistan's two most populous provinces, Sindh and Punjab, comprise a dense archipelago of shrines devoted to these men. Sufis travel from one shrine to another for festivals known as urs, an Arabic word for "marriage," symbolizing the union between Sufis and the divine.
Sufism is not a sect, like Shiism or Sunnism, but rather the mystical side of Islam—a personal, experiential approach to Allah, which contrasts with the prescriptive, doctrinal approach of fundamentalists like the Taliban. It exists throughout the Muslim world (perhaps most visibly in Turkey, where whirling dervishes represent a strain of Sufism), and its millions of followers generally embrace Islam as a religious experience, not a social or political one. Sufis represent the strongest indigenous force against Islamic fundamentalism. Yet Western countries have tended to underestimate their importance even as the West has spent, since 2001, millions of dollars on interfaith dialogues, public diplomacy campaigns and other initiatives to counter extremism. Sufis are particularly significant in Pakistan, where Taliban-inspired gangs threaten the prevailing social, political and religious order.
Pakistan, carved out of India in 1947, was the first modern nation founded on the basis of religious identity. Questions about that identity have provoked dissent and violence ever since. Was Pakistan to be a state for Muslims, governed by civilian institutions and secular laws? Or an Islamic state, governed by clerics according to sharia, or Islamic law? Sufis, with their ecumenical beliefs, typically favor the former, while the Taliban, in their fight to establish an extreme orthodoxy, seek the latter. The Taliban have antiaircraft weapons, rocket-propelled grenades and squads of suicide bombers. But the Sufis have drums. And history.
I asked Carl Ernst, an author of several books about Sufism and a professor of Islamic studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, whether he thought Pakistan's Sufis could survive the wave of militant Islam sweeping east from the region along the Afghanistan border. "Sufism has been a part of the fabric of life in the Pakistan region for centuries, while the Taliban are a very recent phenomenon without much depth," he replied in an e-mail. "I would bet on the Sufis in the long run." This summer, the Taliban attracted a few hundred people to witness beheadings in Pakistan's tribal areas. In August, more than 300,000 Sufis showed up to honor Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
Qalandar was an ascetic; he dressed in rags and tied a rock around his neck so that he was constantly bowing before Allah. His given name was Usman Marwandi; "Qalandar" was used by his followers as an honorific indicating his superior standing in the hierarchy of saints. He moved from a suburb of Tabriz, in modern-day Iran, to Sindh in the early 13th century. The remainder of his biography remains murky. The meaning of lal, or "red," in his name? Some say he had auburn hair, others believe he wore a red robe and still others say he once was scalded while meditating over a pot of boiling water.
In migrating to Sindh, Qalandar joined other mystics fleeing Central Asia as the Mongols advanced. Many of them settled temporarily in Multan, a city in central Punjab that came to be known as the "city of saints." Arab armies had conquered Sindh in 711, a hundred years after the founding of Islam, but they had paid more attention to empire-building than to religious conversions. Qalandar teamed with three other itinerant preachers to promote Islam amid a population of Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus.
The "four friends," as they became known, taught Sufism. They eschewed fire-and-brimstone sermons, and rather than forcibly convert those belonging to other religions, they often incorporated local traditions into their own practices. "The Sufis did not preach Islam like the mullah preaches it today," says Hamid Akhund, a former secretary of tourism and culture in the Sindh government. Qalandar "played the role of integrator," says Ghulam Rabbani Agro, a Sindhi historian who has written a book about Qalandar. "He wanted to take the sting out of religion."
Gradually, as the "friends" and other saints died, their enshrined tombs attracted legions of followers. Sufis believed that their descendants, referred to as pirs, or "spiritual guides," inherited some of the saints' charisma and special access to Allah. Orthodox clerics, or mullahs, considered such beliefs heretical, a denial of Islam's basic creed: "There is no God but God, and Muhammad is his Prophet." While pirs encouraged their followers to engage Allah in a mystical sense and relish the beauty of the Koran's poetic aspects, the mullahs typically instructed their followers to memorize the Koran and study accounts of the Prophet's life, known collectively as the Hadith.
While the tension between Sufis and other Muslims continued through history, in Pakistan the dynamic between the two groups has lately entered an especially intense phase with the proliferation of militant groups. In one example three years ago, terrorists attacked an urs in Islamabad, killing more than two dozen people. After October 2007, when former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto—a native of Sindh province with roots in Sufism—returned from exile, terrorists twice targeted her for assassination, succeeding that December. Meanwhile, the Taliban persisted in their terror campaign against the Pakistani military and launched attacks in major cities.
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Comments (29) |
Like many other occupation, some people find it a really well earning business.
Be a Fake Sufi and no need to do any thing. But still there are real sufis in this world.
Posted by Abdullah on January 24,2012 | 11:27 PM
To Mr Braven John, Late Salmaan Taseer had nothing to do with sufism and he had never been a sufi.I you read definition of sufi you will know where he stood!
Posted by jogi on August 4,2011 | 11:47 AM
I know very well about Islam and Sufi foundation and its origin. can any body tell me why a Sufi follower killed a Sufi supporter Salmaan Taseer, Governor of Punjab province ?
Posted by Braven John on February 16,2011 | 11:21 AM
read N. Mahfouz's Tales From Our Quarter for anecdotes about sufis---
Posted by Jeff Carpenter on August 13,2010 | 01:29 PM
An interesting glimpse into the spiritual impulse that existed before there was organized religions. It is everywhere, still bubbling up!
Posted by Ted Trujillo on February 28,2009 | 09:33 AM
I find it interesting that 300,000 people showed up for a Sufi event vs. 2,000 for a Taliban event. It's nice to find a news source that exposes an accurate picture of the forces driving people in the world. This article reports that in the Muslim world, love is mobilizing exponentially larger numbers than fear. And I find it important that this article raises the question... in the field that Rumi asks to be meet in, should any path to Love be better than another?
Posted by Eric K on February 26,2009 | 03:12 PM
I just spotted the article today and found it interesting. There is a clunker which says that dancing is central to Sufism. Only some traditional Sufi orders use dance. I also don't think that one can juxtipose Shariat and Tariqat (Sufi path) as two opposing forces but I do think it's accurate to say that Sufis who are Muslim seek to be sensitive to additional messages encoded into the Quran.
Posted by Jerry on February 23,2009 | 01:01 AM
Very good and intereting article. Throughout the years and centuries sufism had been represnting the purity of Islam, the religion of love and peace.
Posted by Rahid Yateem on February 20,2009 | 08:34 AM
Pakistan's Sufis Preach Faith and Ecstasy
The article would have been more convincing if the dancers (except for 1 i could see)had been smiling! Oh, and getting rid of demons is better than drugging them as we do here.
Posted by John Stevens on February 2,2009 | 09:52 AM
Hi Prof. Burnett Carter. It's just that you said "Mahayana Zen Buddhism". But Zen is always a Mahayana vehicle. It's like saying "feline cat".
Posted by jules m. on January 26,2009 | 07:57 AM
I found that the article is quite educational because I learnt through same about "Qalandar" and the meaning hidden behind this name. Another thing I leart was that the song "Dhama Dham Mast Qalandar" is a sufi song and very famous which I used to sing while people of all religion danced happily not knowing the meaning behind this but only for the good tune and drumming that created hot atmosphere.
Posted by DEVDUTT DAVE on January 19,2009 | 09:03 PM
This is a great article. Meher Baba, who proclaimed himself to be the Avatar of the Age and God in human form, had a keen interest in Sufism. He founded a spiritual organization called Sufism Reoriented, which has flourishing branches in Washington, D.C. and Walnut Creek, California. Sufism is thus alive and well in both the East and the West.
Posted by Stephen Church on January 12,2009 | 09:16 AM
A very good article with sufi's and mystic touch.It is important to note here that the Province Sindh has always welcomed people from different communities, faiths, beleifs, convinctions, school of thought and religions. Sindh is truely a centre of all these activities that preach humanity. However I would suggest that the writer of this article should add a paragraph on Transcendentalism. There is a dire need to link Sufism, mysticism and transcendentalism. This unison will help people come closer. Regards Habibullah Pathan
Posted by Habibullah Pathan on January 6,2009 | 07:49 PM
The article on Pakistan's sufis did much justice to real islam which abhors killing and prescribes preaching with love and understanding unlike the angry hues we witness proliferating today. These would not only have been condemned by Muhammad peace be upon him, but its proponents would have had to face expulsion and even war at the hands of the Islamic community! Little does one read about Muhammad and his ways. As for the word LAL used to denote the Qalandar, the same is not the URDU or HINDI for the word/colour RED, but it is spelt with a guttural E after the letter A like LAEL as will be evident from comparing the two words--one in Arabic(LAEL) and the other in URDU/HINDI (LAL). The word means JEWEL and the Qalandar was called just that. If you remove the letter J from the word JEWEL as the same is the Anglicised version for the Hebrew or Arabic word Jewel--you get your answer. Thankyou for the article.
Posted by Walid Ansari on January 5,2009 | 09:28 AM


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On September 1st the Sox led the AL East by 1.5 games over the Yankees, and they were nine games ahead of the Rays. The Sox maintained that nine game lead over the Rays as late as September 3rd. They proceeded to go 6-18 from that point forward to becomes the first time in the history of the game to squander a nine game September lead. "I'm devastated. I'm heartbroken," Dustin Pedroia said. "To play hard for 161 games like we have and have it end like this…"
Why did they collapse? The offense was fine down the stretch, but it was the pitching that let them down. The Red Sox starters posted an ERA of 7.08 for the month of September.
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Who out there isn't thanking the baseball gods for not having to face the Giants top-3 in the playoffs this year?
Justin Verlander led the American League in wins (24), ERA (2.40) and strikeouts (250) to capture the Pitcher's Triple Crown.
Clayton Kershaw led the National League in wins (21 to tie with Ian Kennedy), ERA (2.28) and strikeouts (248). I'm going to give him the NL Triple Crown as well even though he tied for the league lead in wins.
I know it's a 162 game season, and that Jose Reyes had 537 at-bats on the year so it's not really fair to call him out for one game, but it was weak sauce that he bunted for a hit in his first at-bat and then pulled himself from his final game to win the NL batting title over Ryan Braun (it ended up being a .337 to .332 race). For the story of how a real man does it, make sure you click on the link to the story about Ted Williams final day in 1941.
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