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Shazam is one of DC`s greatest heroes and icon and they have no plans yet to make a film about him! This is a disaster as many fans know and love the character enough to know this concept could easily work, my thoughts continue.
Hello everyone once again and my fellow followers. I would like to start off with saying yes, I don't know a lot about Shazam. I have seen the DC Showcase short they made with Superman and Shazam teaming up. I guess I read a comic with him. I have also seen the 90s film Kazaam staring Shaq which I believe is based upon the character. Well if Kazaam was a film based on Shazam and that film worked I guess a reboot would work too, but Warner Bros doesn't seem to think so. As the film would need to coincide along with Man of Steel and the upcoming films.
So Kazaam or Shazam also known as Captain Marvel is the alter ego of a kid who was given these magically powers to fight evil and stuff in the image of a tough superhero. His name was Billy and he says Shazam and becomes this superhero and now has to think like a true hero in order to save the day. This concept may sound silly but it's not. Only with a few minor changes you have the perfect film. But why are they truly afraid to make a Shazam film? A great benefit I could think of is that it would greatly bring in the younger market instead of the aging market towards their films. A new hero not many people are familiar with at all since I believe he hasn't been featured in any of the DC animated television shows at all or even a live action series. This is what Marvel does as they did with Thor. With Marvel they managed to have translated a concept as nutty as Thor and turned it into this epic masterpiece. But with Thor being presented within the films it felt more alien. Alien is a keyword when it comes to wanting to make a Shazam film. You need to make the concept feel more alien. Which is for in order for a Shazam film to work they need get rid of the magic concept and add an alien concept instead.
Now I am not saying alien directly as alien but more in terms of the word alienated. An origin and idea so distant and far apart. This is an ideal that was explored in Man of Steel but untimely failed to convey it properly in another reality but in a greater known reality Man of Steel is a version of the title that it brings. This is the chance for Shazam to borrow on those ideals and make it better than ever. Imagine Man of Steel remade with Shazam instead of Superman. As the 90s film Kazaam worked towards that character for those times it is a new era right now Shazam needs to brace himself in. The character of Billy whatever his band is doesn't need to be in it. The idea to seclude Shazam within DC Films current reign is to give him Kryptonian origins. I know they once discussed that idea with Wonder Woman and are still in current talks. But imagine making every hero have a Kryptonian background including Batman. That would be a factor to help the films in the origin factor, to speed up that factor faster in order for the audiences to understand the characters more easily and better.
Shazam could be a direct mirror to Superman in terms of powers abilities. He could even be an evil or alternate universe type version of Superman. Clark Kent says, "SHAZAM!" and he appears to wreck havoc around him. Making Shazam the nightmare is the next stage in his evolution. Making the character the darkest character you will ever meet even darker than his nemesis Adam something. Shazam would have been the most perfect villain for Man of Steel. His constant personality struggling who would be essential. He thinks he is this kid named Billy but is really not and struggles between grasping on life itself. The concept of life really and the harsh realty of being this alternate hero who no one likes at all.
Being the hero no one likes at all brings a stronger character study to Shazam. Remembering the film Kazaam, Shazam was portrayed as a genie played by Shaq. Now how relevant is a genie these days? Maybe they did because of how people thought magic was so cool and hip in those times but in due credit magic still exists to this day. We live in a world of magic that is not created from our imaginations but a world of magic that is pure reality. If Shazam was real he would be a mighty being that would watch over the spirits of everyone. That is the spirit WB should bring to a Shazam film. Like how Santa Clause brings gifts to people every year and this I did get a nice gift from Santa last year! Well back on the topic of things oh and speaking of the film Kazaam portrayed a great version of Shazam and that is the true sense WB should emulate towards the audiences once again. The family friendly stand point that always drives every comic book fan with insane happiness that yes this is a film they could take their friends who don't know about comic book films too!
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haha what the friiiiiiiiiiick Jacky?
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Let's hope this universe stays truer to the source material than the MCU for the first time I've lost faith in them
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Has anyone seen the Internship? [frick]ing crazy movie
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The comedy? Was it funny?
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This article is a first ballot entry into the Hall of Lame.
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I loved the Shazam TV show as a kid. That being said, I have no real desire to see a movie.
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Besides what seems like a joke editorial will say my piece on this. Captain Marvel will never get his own movie except possibly way down the line because he is basically Superman with a different origin. I mean come on DC got Captain Marvel because they won a copyright lawsuit against his original creators because he is basically a copy of Superman down to his look.
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The Internship is a piece of shit.
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Deff get a spanish guy to play him and hurry up with this great character going into production with a movie or a show. Get it done allready. Wtf
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I love it. I could see it working.
Please do more articles. I always look forward to reading them.
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i somehow missed this one...and once again, i have to say i think u did it again, Jacky.
people seemed to have missed what you actually said here.
for one thing... Shaq is a good actor. i don't think a lot of people understand that. sure, he's not gonna be winning multiple awards or pulling down trophies on Oscar nights. simply put... he's not your fathers or your mother Robbie De Niro.
he's Shaq. i saw Shaq live once, in person, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, where it was even a stone cold victory, and i saw firsthand that man's talents. and i dare anyone to deny me on that.
so first of all let's put that old myth to rest. once and for all. thank you.
now second point is most people don't seem to be able to grasp the duality of Shazam. how there is some kind of evil Shazam and Black Adam and all the classic DC mythology.
it's very close to the height of arrogance for most people to assume they know better than the venerable and long standing DC institution in comic books. Were they there when Shazam was invented? Did they have a hand in the Superman death issues? Where were they when Batman first faced his ultimate nemesis the Joker, himself?
oh what? they were at home or at work? doing what? oh living their lives? ok, but i guess not making DC history like all the lineage of respected writers and illustrators sure did... month after month, figuring this stuff out. so it's easy for people to point fingers, Jacky, and they don't really understand teh connections at work here.
cuz sure i don't understand Black Adam either, and really maybe Shazam i do understand a little, but point is, I respect it. and that's the difference. that's where these people will never be able to hold up a torch to my respect for this kind of history and the real foundation of work that we have to build on now to go forward. they are like mincers and anklebiters, shallow dogs and spoilers. bottom of the food chain.
i wonder if they've ever thought this.... what if Shazam actually was exactly like your saying... like Superman's entropic balance beam counterweight?
and what if there was a Shazam force, that scientists just recently discovered? somthing like a whole new element called Shazamite?
so picture this dear readers, i wish i could have entered here sooner and set some of them straight on this issue...
Shazam is wandering in ghostlike state over the plains of Metropolis, he is Shaq, and he is wearing a turban and magnificent kingly armbands, he has a placid look on his solemn face and he seems to be searching desperately for some escape from this strange existence. finally he settles on a building within the city and scurries in to hide as a tiny Shaq genie amongst the hustle and bustle of the perfume counter. he is fervently trying to find a place to hide before being noticed and luckily there is an open box of perfume lying out and he jumps in and nestles himself deep into it.
we would hear customers arguing and the sound of auctioneers selling their sweet meats and fresh vegetables. we would hear the clump clump of the fishmonger returning from the early morning's bitter catch and angry that life must be so hard on him. we hear the flagrant prostitute sell her wares on the open market to the highest bidder and coyly making eyes at the winner.
it would be Metropolis in full bloom. and Shaq would be hiding in the perfume box. we would see a montage of the ages as he passed from hand to hand... generation to generation, waiting in vain for his name to be called, we would see children come and go, and some turn old and wither and pass on their belongings to children and grandchildren. until finally, it gets in the hands of young Billy, who immediately recognizes something about it, something in his destiny. Billy would be a normal kid, but also wise beyond years, and he would be ostracized by his playmates and often bullied and made a scapegoat.
so i think this would really set the scene and later it would be shown that it wasn't really Billy but it was young Clark Kent who we were witnessing, and it would add a level of feeling to the Superman character like... wow, he was just a regular kid after all, he wasn't always Superman.but Shazam was what he would say to summon the parasite Shaq who would feed off him in a sickening kind of inner bloodlust and suck the very life out of him and in turn give Billy/Clark the means to squash opposition to his own plans.
it would be a whisper, young Billy/Clark would glare at the man at the movie ticket counter, his little beady eyes narrowing down on the man's throat, pulsing and living, and we would see Shaq, under his chin, like a demonic mentor, goading him into action and the bloodkill of existence and Shaq would be quivering, his tiny head almost in seizure shaking and awaiting his moment of freedom and slowly, young Billy/Clark would utter the whisper...."Shazam!"
and we would see the movie house ticket tearer collapse in pain , howling and flailing his arms as if to beat off an oncoming threat of deathly proportions, but too late. he would fall victim to the horror of the dark side of Shazam's power. and young Billy/Clark would chuckle, he would say ... ho ho ho. and walk up and grind his boot into the already dead flesh of the movie usher's face and he would whisper.... "so what's the story, Robert Horry?" grinding and sickening crunching noises. and he bark "Shaq!" and u would see Shaw turn his attention away from indiscriminately madly consuming different parts of the movie ushers flesh. "Shaq," and whisper "mazahs" and Shaq would whimper and turn into a little puffball that scurried back to billy/Clark's mouth.
and as young Billy/Clark was making his way down the chaotic floor of the mall, police cars would be rushing to the scene and we would hear the gasp and scream of witnessing onlooker, and we would see Billy/Clark smile and make a salute to the camera, do a quick duck and weave dance step and then whisper, to himself, "Lois, be home early, whatcha got cookin.... good lookin?" and Shaq would howl and rage with anticipation for his next field trip to the material plane.
who could realize this new fear of villainy and by contrast, heroism, spread into the world. we would see quickly what this meant for Superman and we would fear the day it might be truly unleashed upon his life.
I think a lot of people are just happy with their jobs and lives and their food and their hobbies.... and maybe they don't realize the true work of a pioneer, Jacky. But no matter, they still get to enjoy the fruits of the labor, which i think is really messed up and kinda annoying. i wish they were punished in some minorly painful way but whatever.
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McDonald's Refuses To Hire Transgendered Teentoddler-times
Like nearly every one of us did way back when, 17-year-old Zikerria Bellamy applied for a job at McDonald's. Lots of teens appreciate the free food, the experience, and, most of all, the money that comes with the job. Unfortunately, Zikerria wasn't hired. That wouldn't be of much interest were it not for the reason she was turned down — Zikerria is transgendered. And if that weren't bad enough, one of the managers of the restaurant actually called her and left a voice message saying "We don't hire faggots."
I must admit that I am somewhat surprised by this story. When the morning DJs on radio station KRXQ in Sacramento, California made some very hateful remarks regarding transgendered people, including advocating violence towards transgendered kids, McDonald's was among the companies that quickly pulled their advertising from the station. Furthermore, the chain received a respectable 85 out of a possible 100 points on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Ironically, however, the company lost points for not including gender identity in the non-discrimination policy in the employee handbook.
The company has since stated that McDonald's does not allow discrimination based on gender identity and that the manager in question has been fired. I suspect that this is a case of employees acting on their own prejudices and, as a company spokesperson explained, "is not reflective of the employment policies in the organization."
Nonetheless, this underscores the difficulty transgendered teens face in the workplace and in general. "Americans should have the chance to earn a living and provide for their families without being refused a job or fired for reasons that have nothing to do with their ability to do the job," said Michael Silverman, executive director of the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. "Zikerria should not have been denied a job just because she is transgender. Like everyone else, she deserved to be judged on her ability to do the job and not on who she is." I couldn't have said it better.
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The Gustavus women's track and field team had a strong team showing at the Lee Krough Invitational on Friday in St. Peter. No team scores were kept during the meet in which over 20 teams participated. Lisa Brown (Sr., Lake Crystal, Minn.) and Kaelene Lundstrum (Jr., Bird Island, Minn.) won events with NCAA provisional qualifying standards, as Brown took first in the javelin throw with a distance of 138 feet, 1 inch and Lundstrum cleared a height of 5 feet, 6 inches in the high jump.
In addition to claiming first place in the javelin, Lisa Brown also turned in top eight finishes in two other throwing events as she took third in the shot put (40-11 3/4) and seventh in the discus (121-1). Kaelene Lundstrum posted strong results in a myriad of events as she earned second place in the 100-meter hurdles (16.20), sixth place in the long jump (16-7 3/4), and seventh in the shot put (39-3 1/4).
On the track, Elizabeth Pringle (Sr., Northfield, Minn.) clocked a time of 59.99 in the 400-meter dash for a second-place finish, while Aryn Bell (Sr., Eden Prairie, Minn.) finished third in the 100-meter hurdles (16.41) and Brooke Beskau (So., Hastings, Minn.) crossed the finish line fourth after recording a time of 18:31.05. Linda Kanne (Sr., Franklin, Minn.) posted two top-eight finishes as she was seventh in the 200 meters (27.79) and eighth in the 100-meter dash (13.62). In the 400-meter hurdles, Janey Helland (So., Mapleton, Minn.) and Laura Secor (So., Stillwater, Minn.) were sixth and seventh, respectively, as Helland finished in 1:08.24 and Secor finished in 1:08.34.
The Gustavus relay teams were also successful as the 4×200 relay earned second place (1:49.58), the 4×400 relay was fourth (4:07.79), the 4×800 relay took fourth (10:30.44), and the 4×100 relay finished fifth (51.55).
In the field events, Sam Broderius (So., Hector, Minn.) posted three top-five finishes in throwing events as she was second in the shot put (41-2 1/2), third in the discus (132-8), and fifth in the hammer throw (144-3). Laura Lynch (Sr., Waunakee, Wis.) recorded a leap of 35 feet, 9 1/4 inches in the triple jump, which was good for third place, while Emily Klatt (Fy., Woodbury, Minn.) finished seventh in the event with a mark of 31 feet, 11 1/4 inches. Other top finishes for the Gusties included Helland in second place in the long jump (17-6 1/4), Lindsey TeBrake (Sr., Shakopee, Minn.) in fifth in the high jump (4-11 1/2), and Anna Bauer (Jr., Hastings, Minn.) in sixth in the hammer throw (142-3).
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This week saw the first anniversary of the Earthquake and Tsunami that devastated the east coast of Japan, which I still vividly remember watching – in total disbelief on live TV – as black water filled with burning debris inundated huge swathes of farmland: It was simultaneously mesmerising and sickening in equal measure.
Greenpeace and many other environmental groups made a bug fuss about the ensuing breakdown of the Fukushima nuclear power plant but, as with many other things in life, things are never as simple as we would like them to be. Therefore, despite the fact that I am a Greenpeace supporter (e.g. with regard to their 'Go Beyond Oil' campaign), I do not agree with their facile opposition to nuclear power. For the time being at least, I wish to remain ambivalent – and here is why:
Fukushima was actually incredibly well designed (to cope with reasonably foreseeable events); and the only reason its defences failed is that the coastline subsided in the 20 minutes between the quake and tsunami hitting it. After that, the failure of the back-up generators became inevitable if fuel supplies were not replenished.
Seismologists reckon that Tokyo will be the next place to be hit by a similarly massive Earthquake so, I agree that the Japanese should close down the nuclear power stations there immediately. However, there is only one problem remaining – Japan does not have many other options; but I am sure it could now invest heavily (global debt crisis permitting) in tidal and wind power…
However, adopting a global perspective, more people die each year putting on their underwear than die from nuclear accidents. Nuclear waste and proliferation risks are problems we cannot magic out of existence and, if we had not given up on Fast Breeder Reactors (FBR) 25 years ago, we would probably have them working by now. If this were the case then, we would now be able to re-process all the long-lived, highly-radioactive waste into a much smaller volume of less radioactive waste that will not remain dangerous for anything like as long. Furthermore, FBR could have solved all our nuclear waste and energy supply problems because conventional thermal nuclear reactors can only use less than 1% of all the Earth's uranium (i.e. the other 99% can only be used as fuel in FBRs).
Despite all of the above, however, I think the best argument for NOT pursuing nuclear energy is in fact that it is high-tech; and is just another way of perpetuating the dependency of poor countries on Western technology. Therefore, as much as I hope that the use of renewables can be scaled-up to provide for all our future energy needs, in the long run, I think FBR will prove unavoidable. This is because, notwithstanding the decimation of the human population of the planet that may yet be caused by climate change, it seems likely that the global population could be 50% greater than it is today by the end of the century.
If this is indeed what is going to happen then, climate change will continue to erode our ability to grow sufficient food at the same time as we will have to try and feed ever greater numbers of people. This means that we will have to find ways of growing food on land not currently suited to agriculture (e.g. hydroponics), which will lead to the industrialisation of the countryside. In turn, this will mean that food production will have to compete for space with novel means of renewable energy generation that take up a lot of space (e.g. farming algae for biofuel, or solar power stations).
Countries like the UK are extremely lucky to have a very high ratio of coastline per unit land area; so it must be hoped we will make best use of it for tidal power generation schemes. However, many countries will not have the luxury of a choice. Many, therefore, may be forced to buy-in solar power generated on land that is genuinely unusable for anything else (such as the Sahara desert).
For all of these reasons, I agree with those who say that within a 50 to 100 year time horizon, the necessity for widespread deployment of FBR is almost a dead certainty.
So, I'm sorry to all who are anti-Nukes but, this is not an ideal world!
Recommended reading: Blees, T (2008), Prescription for the Planet: The Painless Remedy for Our Energy & Environmental Crises.
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I agree that nuclear power can/should be utilized to provide much of electrical power needs. Aside from the problems you mentioned with the Japanese reactors, they were designed back in the 1960s and built by 1970 or in the early 1970s. I'm certain we can do much better now wrt to reactor design and construction. But it's location, location, location…few people in the U.S. would accept a nuclear reactor anywhere near where they live, work, or play. I'm an exception, because I think they can made made very safe. Another issue has to do with the disposal/storage of nuclear waste…we don't know what to do with the stuff. And the third issue comes to mind is that the U.S. does not like anyone, not paying homage to us–I mean not a strong ally–messing with nuclear energy. The best case is Iran, which everyone knows with Resolute Certainty, if not Metaphysical Certainty, is not building nuclear weapons, but has a nuclear program for peaceful purposes. There is much talk of war with Iran here in the U.S., especially by our Republican presidential candidates. None of these problems are insurmountable. More likely, they are an excuse for doing nothing to reduce our dependency on carbon-based fuel.


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My Thanksgiving Meal Plan of Attack–and a Thanksgiving Survey
Good morning
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow American readers!!!
Today is actually going to be super chill for Shane and me. I think we're just eating the big meal with my parents – just the four of us. I made this brussels sprouts salad as well as a Dr. Bowars-approved pumpkin pie (there will also be regular pumpkin pie, because I'm only human.) We might also get to see Shane's dad and his dad's wife. Good times
Regardless, I have a plan of attack for this year's Meal of The Year:
Eat all the things.
OK, maybe not all of then (I'm not a fan of jarred cranberries, haha) but all of my favorite things. AKA – I will not be following the advice of my naturopath today (just as I didn't in Colorado the other weekend) – sorry Dr. Bowars
However, since it's the holiday, I thought I'd keep things light over here with a little Thanksgiving survey – in present and past tense, since some of you will probably not read this until after your turkey day I got this survey from quizopolis.com, and then added in a few extra questions of my own at the end.
1. Where did/will you be eating this Thanksgiving?
See answer above. However, we're also getting the whole family together on Saturday at my aunt's to celebrate with a fish fry! Not traditional, but still delicious.
2. Did you/will you be watching any games?
I only care about my Bears, really, so only if I need an excuse to rest my eyes
3. How long did you spend/will you eating your Thanksgiving meal?
Probably 15 minutes for the actual meal (2 mins for Shane, lol) but it usually spans about 3-4 hours from first sip of champagne to last bite of dessert.
4. Are you worried about putting on weight this Thanksgiving?
Um…no. You're not going to gain 5 pounds from ONE meal. Regardless, I'm all right with gaining a couple pounds right now anyway. And for those who are watching the waistline, my motto for you on Thanksgiving: pick the dishes that are your absolute favorite, that don't come around too often, indulge in them, and do NOT feel guilty. It's just one day! Enjoy it!
5. What do you normally eat at Thanksgiving?
All the traditionals – turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli casserole, green bean casserole, stuffing (which I actually don't go crazy for – but Shane does) cranberries, champagne, glug, and pie, pie, pie.
6. What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?
Hands down my aunt's mashed potatoes. Ohmygawd.
7. What will you be thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Oh! Thanks for making me think of this question early, quizopolis! At my aunts house, we go all the way around the table in prayer, saying what we're thankful for, and I always feel put on the spot, and end up sputtering something generic. Anyway. This year I am thankful for my health, my career, my family, the future, and life comforts. And champagne. Ahem.
8. What is your best Thanksgiving memory?
Post-dinner hikes up to the jumbo with my cousins! There's this big, well, I'm not sure what it is really. They call it the jumbo, and we hike up to the top every year!
9. Do you give cards or presents at Thanksgiving?
10. Did you/Are you planning on shopping the day after Thanksgiving?
Never. Ever. Ever. But this year I'll be working!
11. Will you be waking up early to hit the sales?
No, if you didn't catch that from #10. I'll be sleeping in as late as I can…which will probably be like 7:00 lol
*my questions*
12. Is there a designated kids table at your Thanksgiving?
Yes! And I just graduated to the big girl table a couple years ago! haha
13. Are prayers said before eating?
Yup! One of the kids reads from the prayer book, and then we go around doing the "I'm thankful for…" thing.
14. Have you ever eaten tofurkey for Thanksgiving?
Not I!
15. Will there be any alcoholic beverages for the meal?
Yes, and before – wine, beer, champagne, and glug. I usually stick with the champs.
Or bloody mary's. I'm not picky.
Before I go…I wanted to say that I'm very THANKFUL for you, my dear readers, who engage me in awesome conversation on this little blog. Thank you so much for reading and caring what I have to say. I am really, truly, thankful for you
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Do you sit at the kids table still for Thanksgiving?
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2NEWS anchor Breanne Palmerini, reporter Dan Pearlman return to Moore on tornado anniversary
MOORE, Okla. - One month to the day after an EF-5 tornado ripped through central Oklahoma, 2NEWS traveled back to the town of Moore to visit with residents and see how cleanup is coming along.
Anchor Breanne Palmerini and reporter Dan Pearlman spent the week after the tornado in Moore, talking to victims, walking streets cluttered with debris.
On the anniversary of the May 20 tornado, the two made their way back
Breanne visited the site where Plaza Towers Elementary School once stood. Seven children were killed there when the tornado passed through. A memorial has been erected where seven wooden crosses pay tribute to the young lives lost.
Dan visited a neighborhood just east of the destroyed Briarwood Elementary where all those students made it out safely. After the tornado, Dan spoke with a nearby resident who lost his home and everything inside. On the anniversary, we caught up with that resident to see how he is one month later.


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Mumbai, (BollywoodNewsWorld.com) Pakistani singer Adnan Sami, who has his base here, admits that he is tying the knot for the third time — this time with Roya Faryabi, qualified engineer in Munich, in Europe Jan 31.
"All my family members and all of Roya's family are going to be at the wedding. I'd like all my friends from Mumbai to accompany me to Europe for the wedding. Unfortunately, there's no time for them to make travel arrangements. So I'll have a large wedding reception in Mumbai as soon as Roya and I return after the wedding," Adnan told IANS.
At the moment, Jermaine Jackson and his wife are on the guest list.
Talking about his second wife Sabah Galadari, he said: "According to Islamic marriage laws, she was technically never my wife at all. Even if she was, my religion permits me to have three wives."
"I was going through the worst phase of my life when I met Roya. I lost my grandfather, then my father. She held my hand during my darkest hours while I was fighting the ugliest court battle with my former wife."
"Roya is very family-oriented. More than the fact that she loves me, I love her for understanding the importance of family ties. Roya respects my mother. This is something I didn't have in my earlier marriage."
Most important of all, Adnan's son Azaan gets along like a house of fire with his new stepmom-to-be.
"The most important criteria for me in any woman is that she has to get along with my son. While Sabah couldn't get along with Azaan, Roya loves my boy. In fact, they are best friends and I'm often the brunt of their jokes."
Happiness has come to Adnan at a time when he had hit rock bottom on a personal level.
"I wouldn't say Roya came into my life suddenly. We got to know each other gradually. After having gone through what I have, I was in no mood to jump into a new relationship. But it didn't take me long to realise she was the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with."
Roya will move to Mumbai with Adnan right after the wedding.
"She is a qualified engineer in Munich and works in the communication services. The organization has branches all over the world. They're looking at opening a branch in Mumbai now that Roya is shifting to the city," said Adnan who wants his wife to continue working after marriage.
"Isn't it enough sacrifice that she's leaving her family behind to join me in Mumbai? I don't want her to give up her career," he said.


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On Aug. 28, Corban University President Dr. Sheldon C. Nord delivered his first Chapel message to a standing room only crowd of students in the Psalm Performing Arts Center.
His sense of humor was conveyed in an opening video of him welcoming Corban students while underwater in a pool. However, he had an important message for them as they started their first day of classes.
Nord used Proverbs 2: 1-8 as a catalyst to encourage students to search for understanding in the knowledge of God and to seek His wisdom. He also challenged students to take the love that comes from the knowledge of God and to let it overflow among one another.
His next Chapel message is scheduled Oct. 2 at 10 a.m., which coincides with Homecoming Weekend Oct. 4-6 and his Inauguration on Oct. 5.
Learn more about President Nord and see the Chapel video by clicking here.


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01/31/2013, Key Biscayne to Elliott key and back
We had a great visit with Jason, we picked him up at a boat launch in Miami beach at 1030 AM on 24 Jan and went straight to the boat, pulled the anchor and cruised to Dinner Key where we spent the night. On the 25th, we cruised to Elliott Key which was very nice. the water was crystal clear, we swam some, kayaked and walked on the beach. Jason and I spent some time under the boat replacing the shaft Zinc, the boat was in 5 feet of water and we essentially stood on the bottom and wedged ourselves against the bottom of the boat to take off the old zinc and replace it.
The weather for his entire visit was perfect, 80 degrees, breezy and sunny. Jason tanned up nicely. Kayaking was fun, saw some fish and Bessie saw a 5 foot Hammer Head Shark, I saw but not as good as Bessie, it was swimming right alongside her Kayak about 10 feet off toward the beach.
We the cruised to No Name Harbor, a state park bay on Key Biscayne, stayed here for two days on a weekend which was a bad move but we endured all the Miami ans and their partying. They generally quieted down after 10 so we slept well. After here, we moved back to where we picked Jason up and bid farewell. We returned to No Name and will be heading South to the Keys sometime this weekend (Weather permitting). All systems are working fine, making water, and enjoying the lifestyle; it is quite nice. Took some pics, they are on Flickr (I actually took more than I have been, hard to believe)
01/20/2013, FIU Bay
OK, we are fianlly in Miami, ready to launch for the keys. As my BRO said, it is great to be in FL, on our boat and it is awesome to drive around the boat on the dinghy and look at the rudder and the prop, try that on the Chesapeake Bay, never happen. We are thrilled and Bessie and I mention every day that it is hard to believe we are here. The water is amazing, the Manatees are cool to see and the places to anchor are everywhere. We are meeting Jason on Thursday, early in the AM, a taxi is dropping him where we will be anchored and I'll pick him up for a 5 day cruise around Miami, Key Biscayne, dinner Key and maybe out to Stiltsville and beyond ( all weather dependent). Our cruise today was fabulous from Boca Raton to Miami. The pic I put on the blog is our next home and boat. It has to be pretty neat to own a big home on the water near miami worth probably 5 mil, then own a yacht, tied up out front that is worth 10 mil and then, the yacht obscures the house, that is priceless. We are (obviously) thrilled, having a great journey and admit that this is quite the lifestyle. Boredom has been painlessly absent from our lives on the boat, we are meeting many amazing and nice people so as Bessie said several times, I can't imagine not doing this for a long time. I put one pic up here, and two others on flickr.
We are now in Miami Beach and left FIU Bay on the 24th. Thankfully I put a strong windlass on the boat before we started this journey, AND IT IS STRONG, when we left FIIU bay, the anchor snagged a cable (2 inch diameter cable) and the windlass pulled anchor and cable up to the surface, I unhooked the cable and we were free. Tomorrow AM, Jason arrives, we are looking VERY forward to our time with Jason.
01/19/2013, Boca Raton Lake
Anchored for a night or two, moving South, all is well
01/17/2013, South of Jupiter
We finally left the marina on Wed Jan 16th. We will be heading down to miami to meet Jason n the 24th, our plan is to make a stop in North Lake Worth, then onto Boca Raton and then to Miami. All is wee and it is good to be out on the water again. More to come now that we're back out and heading to the Keys for Feb and March.
12/13/2012, Jupiter FL
We arrived at our new home for the next month, we won't be posting until we leave for Miami in January, Merry Christmas to all.
12/09/2012, Stuart, FL
We left Vero Beach after a great week of bike riding around town, walking on the beach and visiting with Mom. We headed South further and are nestled into a beautiful anchorage in Stuart Florida called Manatee Pocket. We haven't seen any Manatees yet but we have seen a lot of Dolhins and for the first time, the water is clear enough to see four of them swimming underwater alongside the boat. They swim effortlessly and can easily accelerate much faster than our boat. We will be here a few days then head to Bluffs Marina in Palm Beach where we will be for a month, getting a taste of living in Palm Beach. We loved Vero, we'll see how Palm is. For the remainder of the Winter, we are leaning toward exploring the Florida Keys and save the Bahamas for next year, we'll see if the Keys stays at the top of the list.


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Nothing like having to re-auth your credit card twice at the pump because a fillup goes over $75.
Nothing like having to re-auth your credit card twice at the pump because a fillup goes over $75.
Ouch...at least you're not filling up a Semi. Right now it would run...let's see 3.83 x 200 = $766 a fill up!
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Oh, hell, I"ve been doing that for quite a while now. 35 gallons, diesel and I usually run it to about empty before refilling each time. I hover around $90-105 or so. With prices nearing $4/gal for diesel, my next one may be closer to $120!
My new motorcycle can't get here soon enough....
Thankfully what I drive only has a 25 gallon gas tank.
Guess my next vehicle will be a FJ cruiser -- only a 19 gallon gas tank, and almost twice the MPG of what I drive now.
All these have added to the price:
Refining cost of the Federally mandated low sulfur diesel formulation. (biggest contributor)
In spring and summer, the peak driving season, gasoline sells at a premium to diesel fuel. In the autumn, demand for distillate fuels (heating oil and diesel) picks up ahead of the winter at the same time that gasoline demand begins to soften. Refineries begin to build inventories of high sulfur distillate fuel (heating oil) late in the summer, while diesel fuel consumption increases in the fall due to farm use and trucking of goods ahead of the holidays. Heating oil prices put a floor under diesel prices through the winter, since if diesel were selling at a discount to heating oil, diesel could be used for home heating.
China, India and Europe are now all using much more diesel than ever before.
As always, crude prices affect the price of diesel as well.
Elwood: It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, 1/2 a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.
Jake: Hit it.
Hond Civic - 10gal tank = $38 approx to fill completely.
Gets decent mileage and is reasonably comfortable...
40+ mpg on the HWY by the way.
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Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
$75 for a fill up? WTF are you driving?
I drive a windstar and it is around $60 for 3/4 of a tank.
However, I fill up once every month to month and a half.
I think an h2 has a gas tank around 32 gal in size. So at $3 a gal= almost a $100 a fill up. lol
My Nissan Titan has been around $72.00 to fill it up recently.
Those of us in Europe give you no sympathy!
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Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
As for gas, a H2 has a 32 gallon gas tank, so the $100 for a complete fillup is about right. Given the choice, I'd rather have a 4x4 Suburban or Expedition rather than a H2, mainly because driving a H2 is perceived as driving a big middle finger around, and if you look at the specs, other than the tires with the auto pressure, there isn't much difference between an H2 and Chevy's more common cousins.
I wonder how good in reality the new Chevy Tahoe hybrid will be. Supposedly it gets 20mpg, which is darn good for something that size, but the MSRP on that (~$50,000, or 2 with the current exchange rate) is a bit steep.
this site, which had the most recent cost breakdown I could find, the price of a barrel of crude is roughly 2/3 the cost of the gasoline (I've heard up to 80%, but couldn't find any sources). The more global demand for oil, the higher that base price will climb and the vast expanse of the world that wasn't industrialized only a few decades ago is making up for it very quickly. Added on top of that are all the environmental regulations from end-user emissions to refiner emissions (my bread 'n butter). The consumer is absorbing those costs.
I always get a good little chuckle when I hear someone saying that the price of gas will go down. Prepare to take it in the pooper until wide-spread, varying sources of energy start becoming common place.
The good news is that the price of nuke power is pretty much on parity with fossil fuel power. I've heard recently that Texas is putting in two plants. Hopefully others will soon follow.


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text: I could go on and on. The point is clear, though. This has been an amazing quarter century for pharma, and it has brought us to a point at which the next quarter century can only be more of the same. New markets will emerge in India, China, and Latin America. New techniques—especially nanotechnology and gene therapy—will come of age. The industry will weather the coming years of belt tightening and become something different and, one hopes, stronger. A lot of political football will be played, and who knows, at some point, maybe some other industry will replace pharma as ball.It should be an exciting ride, not necessarily fun, but important not just for the industry but for patients as well. I know you're on board, and your friends here at Pharm Exec are as well. We've always tried to bring you the tools and ideas you need to survive and thrive on the roller coaster that is pharma. For our next 25 years, we promise to look harder, probe deeper, think more expansively, and bring you more value. Happy birthday from us.


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Five individuals were inducted into the Order of the Patriot at Independence High School on May 17. Students include: Jasmine Neely, Jimmy Nikitin and Ebony West. Staff who were inducted: Brigette Dingle and Kelly Lewis.
The Order of the Patriot is an honor organization that honors students who have excelled in leadership, service, and character. Independence's first principal, Mr. Samuel Haywood founded this organization in 1966. It was Mr. Haywood's intention to honor students not only for scholastics, but more importantly to honor them for their overall excellence in other areas around school. Administration and faculty, as well as current Order of the Patriot members, select prospective Patriots for induction, which are held twice a year. Staff members are also selected as honorary members for their outstanding contribution to the school.


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This church dates from the 17C. It was covered in part in the 18C by gilded wood panelling in which four large 16C paintings are integrated, attributed to the father of Josefa de Obidos.
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Books: Storm of the century
Books | A lesson from 1900 for the scientists of 2000
Isaac's Storm is more than excellent history; this bestseller is also a timely tale about God's creation and man's hubris. When the Great Storm of 1900 hit the unsuspecting coastal city of Galveston, Tex., on Sept. 8 of that year, it killed between 6,000 and 10,000 people. (There's no exact count because bodies were burned in great piles for weeks.) "The nation in 1900 was swollen with pride and technological confidence," Erik Larson records. "There was talk even of controlling the weather; of subduing hail with cannon blasts and igniting forest fires to bring rain. In this new age, nature itself seemed no great obstacle." Isaac Cline, the intelligent, competent Texas chief of the new National Weather Bureau, was a man of that new age. He wrote in the Galveston paper, just a few years before the Great Storm, "The coast of Texas is according to the general laws of the motion of the atmosphere exempt from West India hurricanes.... The opinion held by some who are unacquainted with the actual condition of things, that Galveston will at some time be seriously damaged by some such disturbance, is simply an absurd delusion." But neither Cline nor any other meteorologist knew anything about the jet stream, for instance, or the Gulf Stream. Those had not been discovered. Such invincible ignorance wasn't confined to meteorology: Physicists thought they knew all there was to know about the atom--until troublemakers showed up with theories about relativity and quantum mechanics. Turn-of-the-century overconfidence was contagious. That confidence--that arrogance--and political sensibilities were why the Weather Bureau (which had recently split off from the Army Signal Corps) downplayed the threat of a hurricane. The storm sighted on its course through the Caribbean posed no real threat, the Bureau contended. There were plenty of signs of the coming storm--from weather conditions on Galveston Island to warnings from Cuban weather observers. But island residents, prosperous and self-confident, never received the warnings. The wind picked up and the barometer dropped. The rain began. A few residents moved their prized possessions to their second floors. But "no one seemed terribly worried," Larson writes. "Galveston apparently took such things in stride." Train passengers found themselves stranded by rising water, but weren't worried--at first. "The first intimation of the true extent of the disaster came when the body of a child floated into the [train] station," an eyewitness recounts. The storm itself was monstrous; in Mr. Larson's effective words, it "moved through the city like a mailman delivering dynamite.... Sustained winds must have reached 150 miles per hour, gusts perhaps 200 or more. The sea followed. Galveston became Atlantis." He paints for readers a postcard of turn-of-the-century Galveston, which was the state's leading center of commerce, and on its way to becoming the South's greatest port. And then he shows the destruction. The city never recovered from the Great Storm--it rebuilt, but business moved up Buffalo Bayou to Houston, and Galveston became an also-ran, its economy dependent upon tourists. It's a tragic story, but it's more. It's a lesson from 1900 for the bioengineers and superstar scientists of 2000. "Against the hubris of the age," Mr. Larson writes, "what was a mere hurricane?" Ask Galveston.


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I'm 5 weeks pregnant now(Through IVF) and i had been taking the gestone injection every alternate days. During my recent visit to my Gynecologist,she prescribed Lonopin(Enoxaparin sodium I.P) 20 mg for 20 days. Can somebody help me for what i need to take this injection and is it safe to take during the pregnancy?
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Some people have a way of brightening someone�s days with the little things they do that mean so very much.
Unbeknownst to me, my most generous, benevolent, kind, unselfish neighbors gave my yard (all around my house) a complete makeover and decorated it and made it look like Christmas. They overwhelmed me with great joy and thankfulness.
They were Bishop Wanda Francisco, Connie Mayo and Debbie Lewis, Robert Simmons, Terrance Chapman, all from the White family.
All I can do is enjoy it and continue to pray for them that God will bless them, pressed down, shaken together and running over.
Thanks for all you did and all you are to me. May God forever bless you.
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*Both Patrick Christopher (24) and Ryan Anderson (27) tied their career scoring highs. Christopher also had 24 points vs. Oregon State at home last season, while Anderson scored 27 points against OSU in last year's Pac-10 Tournament.
*DeVon Hardin matched his career high with 14 rebounds. He also grabbed 14 boards in the opener last Wednesday vs. Southern Miss and had 14 against Northeastern last season.
*Sophomore walk-on guard David Liss earned the first start of his career, subbing for an injured Eric Vierneisel (ankle). He responded with eight points (the first points of his career) and four assists in 37 minutes. As a freshman in 2006-07, Liss saw action in 12 games for a total of 18 minutes.
*Cal committed 21 turnovers, more than in any game last season. Fourteen came in the first half.
*Cal did not score a field goal the last 11:20 of the first half, scoring its final 14 points of the period from the free throw line.
*With two blocks, DeVon Hardin now has 101 for his career -- fourth best in school history.
*Senior forward Eric Vierneisel did not play due to a sprained right ankle suffered in practice over the weekend. Head coach Ben Braun said he is questionable to Saturday's game vs. San Diego State.
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Missouri will try to snap a six-game losing streak at home tomorrow night against Ole Miss.
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The Blues resume the regular season tomorrow in Nashville against the Predators. St. Louis dropped its final two games before the break at Colorado and at Chicago.
Rams running back Todd Gurley had a 10-yard touchdown catch to help Team Irvin trounce Team Rice 49-27 in the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.
Saint Louis rallied from a 15-point deficit with less than five minutes to go to make it interesting late before falling to Duquesne 78-67... more
Mizzou Men's Basketball fell to Mississippi State Saturday, 76-62, at Mizzou Arena.
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The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Sophomore Lauren Gerlemann from New Haven High School.
She was 15 years old--an accomplished student-athlete from a loving home, the kind of kid of whom it is said "she has the world going for her."
In November of 2015, her father went in to her room to discover she had taken her own life.
Back in their days, Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft were known for trust-busting. In an era of price-fixing, crony capitalism and corruption their actions helped to create more opportunities in the marketplace by creating competition.


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Rock Bottom Restaurant & BreweryRead MoreFor true American comfort food, head to Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery for a sandwich or side of fries. Find time to peruse the wine list here — this restaurant offers a variety of drink options. Eat out with the little ones at this restaurant, and don't waste time scurrying for a sitter. Cheers to the weekend! Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery is serving up the fun! Dine under the sun (or stars) at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery with their charming outdoor seating. At Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, your large or small group can be seated quickly and comfortably. Wireless Internet access is just a click away at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery. Be sure to call for a reservation if the restaurant is part of your weekend plans — it can get crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. Not a popular place for dress-up dining, most Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery patrons come in casual attire. Or, take your grub to go. At Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, street and lot parking is made simple for diners. Public transportation is a prime transportation option, with stops at Ballston Metro (Orange) and Virginia Square Metro (Orange). Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery makes bikers feel at ease with the multiple storage racks outside. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery offers a nice selection of mid-range cuisine, so you can expect a meal there to cost about $30 or less per person. Don't look any further, head to Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery for your next American meal. So when you just need a place to go, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery is the perfect restaurant serving up American classics in Arlington. If you're seeking a highly-rated American restaurant in the area, look no further than Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery.4238 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA US
Mad Fox Brewing CompanyRead MoreHankering for a side of fries? Try the grub at Mad Fox Brewing Company, a tasty restaurant serving American-style fare. Complement your meal with a beer or wine from this restaurant's delightful drink menu. Load up the mini-van and bring the kids to this restaurant — they'll love the menu and scene here as much as mom and dad. Reserve the private room at Mad Fox Brewing Company for your next party — it's perfect for large groups looking to dine and celebrate together. You can tote your laptop here to take advantage of the free wifi. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful weather during your meal at Mad Fox Brewing Company. Dog-owners can bring their pups with them to this canine-friendly establishment. Put the suit away when heading to Mad Fox Brewing Company — dress is casual, as are the vibes. If you're strapped for time, take out food from this restaurant. Throwing a big party? Count on Mad Fox Brewing Company to provide top-notch catering with the same great dishes you love. Bring your car to dinner and easily find a space in the area — street parking is available, as is a nearby lot. Store your bike at one of the many racks outside of Mad Fox Brewing Company. Want top-notch taste for less than top-dollar prices? Mad Fox Brewing Company s mid-range cuisine is sure to satisfy on both fronts, where pennies stretch into perfectly seasoned platters. Conveniently charge by major credit card when cash isn't an option. Featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant's evening menu is rated top-of-the-line. Don't look any further, head to Mad Fox Brewing Company for your next American meal. When you're in need of a casual night out, head to Mad Fox Brewing Company and enjoy some great American classics. For highly-rated American cuisine, look no further than Mad Fox Brewing Company.444 West Broad StreetFalls Church, VA US
Sweetwater TavernRead MoreCome taste what Sweetwater Tavern is doing to transform classic American cuisine. Sweetwater Tavern is a jackpot for those looking for low-fat and gluten-free meal options. Pick your poison and toast your evening — drinks are also served here. Tots and tykes will be right at home at this restaurant with its kid-approved food and ambience. Your group can sit comfortably at Sweetwater Tavern, a local restaurant. Sweetwater Tavern offers patio seating in the warmer months. Great food is best enjoyed comfortably, so Sweetwater Tavern encourages less-than-fancy attire. Going out can be expensive. That's why we have our own free parking lot, so you spend your money on more fun things. Sweetwater Tavern is a prime location for cyclists to park their bikes and enjoy a bite to eat. Fancy-schmancy price tags don t always bring the best results, and Sweetwater Tavern s super yummy, mid-range menu is taste-test approved. Payment is simple and all major credit cards are accepted. The dinner menu is a crowd pleaser at the restaurant, though breakfast and lunch are also served. Isn't it time you indulged in the old classics of American food? Stop by Sweetwater Tavern to have a bite of deliciousness. Make your way over to Sweetwater Tavern and enjoy a delicious American meal in a laid back setting.3066 Gate House PlazaFalls Church, VA US
Gordon Biersch Brewery RestaurantRead MoreYour taste buds are calling for some down home American cooking from Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC. Does yummy gluten-free food exist? Yes it does, and it is located at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC. Take a peek at the drink menu here, and make sure to sample something off the list. Parents appreciate this restaurant's kid-friendly attitude, and little ones are often seen dining out with the adults. A great space for entertaining large parties, consider reserving the private room at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC for your next big event. Warm weather, delectable dishes, and an awesome atmosphere make for a dream night out at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC. Volume at this restaurant can reach upper decibels, so come prepared to raise your voice to be heard. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC's guests are no strangers to casual clothing, and sneakers are spotted around every corner. Eating on the go? Order some tasty take out from this restaurant. Catering services are also available. Parking is plentiful — the restaurant provides valet in the nearby lot, where regular parking is also available. Drivers can take advantage of alternate street parking when the lot is packed. Arrive in a quick and timely manner when you hop aboard public transit at Gallery Place Chinatown Metro (Green, Red, Yellow), Metro Center Metro (Blue, Orange, Red), and Archives Metro (Green, Yellow). Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC's diners can store their bikes safely at the rack around the corner. Prices tend towards the moderate side, with the average tab at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC running under $30 per person. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served at the restaurant, but reviewers rate the dinner menu the highest. A hearty salad, juicy burger, or classic chicken — all of your favorite American dishes will be made fresh when you head to Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC has something for everyone with great American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So what are you waiting for? Come see what the highly-rated American food at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - DC is all about.900 F Street NorthwestWashington, DC US
Pubcrawls.comRead MoreCapitol City Brewing Company proudly serves their own craft beer brewed by brewmaster Kristi Mathews Griner. The Arlington location is fully equipped with an in-house brewing system that is often visited by guests near and far. Capitol City's set-up yields four signature beers year-round, including Amber Waves Ale, winner of the Great American Beer Festival's bronze, silver, and gold medals on three separate occasions. Inspired by English-, Belgian-, and German-style brews, Kristi also creates a rotating selection of seasonal beer as well as a cask conditioned beer where they can experiment with different hops and flavors. Beer not only fills up twelve Capitol City taps year-round, but also finds its way into the kitchen. Chefs marinate grilled breasts of organic chicken in Amber Waves Ale and flavor juicy bratwursts with Prohibition Porter. Though beer-free, other regional dishes—such as crab cake sandwiches served with house-made Old Bay tartar sauce—are specifically made to complement the bar's pours. The food is freshly delivered each morning and gives them the opportunity to serve new specials each day that have a recommended pairing with one of their in-house beers.1100 New York Ave. NWWashington, DC US
Gordon Biersch Brewery RestaurantRead MoreCome for a tasty meal at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant that the whole family will love. Find the perfect vintage to complement your meal — this restaurant offers a fine selection of wines, beers, and beyond. Bring the whole family to this restaurant, where kiddos are welcomed with open arms. Access the Internet free of charge via Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant's complimentary wifi. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is a suitable restaurant for both large and small groups. No suit, no problem! The dress code at laid-back Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is ultra casual. Meeting the gang for a movie? Pick up some food from this restaurant. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is located in a prime area for those who wish to park in lots. You'll definitely want to reconsider going anywhere else when the food at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant tastes like pure heaven! Pay Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant a visit today and fill up on some classic American dishes in a casual environment.1961 Chain Bridge RoadMc Lean, VA US


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Treatment For Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative colitis is a condition that occurs in the digestive tract of an individual. It is considered to be a type of inflammatory bowel disease since it results in inflammation and sores in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. The sores and ulcers which develop cause destruction of the healthy cells in the colon and rectum lining. Ulcerative colitis treatment is dependent on the nature and severity of the symptoms. The exact cause of this condition is unknown and different studies put forth various theories.
Many experts believe that ulcerative colitis is caused by a type of bacteria or virus which infects the digestive tract. The immune system then responds in an abnormal manner and inflammation of the colon lining occurs. Some also believe that ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disorder wherein the healthy cells are attacked by the immune system. Other studies have found a genetic link to the condition. Stomach cramps and blood tinged diarrhea are the major symptoms of ulcerative colitis. The individual may also experience nausea, loss of weight, tiredness, appetite loss and difficulty in bowel movements. Children affected with this condition may undergo impairments in growth. In left untreated, the inflammation can spread to other areas of the body as well. Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis is done through an examination of the individual's medical history. A physical exam and laboratory tests are also conducted. Treatment for ulcerative colitis can be done in different ways. In milder cases where the symptoms are not too severe, medications such as aminosalicylates are administered in the form of oral medication, enemas or suppositories. Usually medication for pain relief, diarrhea and other symptoms are also given. In case aminosalicylates do not help to improve the symptoms, steroids may be administered. Ulcerative colitis medications may also include immunosuppressant drugs which help to restrict the inflammatory response of the immune system. In case there is severe bleeding and also risk of colon cancer, surgery may become necessary. It is advisable to follow the ulcerative colitis treatment guidelines laid down by the doctor. Apart from ulcerative colitis drug treatment, there are certain natural remedies as well which help to bring about an improvement in symptoms. One of the most popular remedies for ulcerative colitis is intake of probiotics. These are good bacteria which are normally present in the gut. They are available in the form of pills, powders and liquids. Probiotics help to keep harmful bacteria in check and hence protect the colon and rectum lining. Fish oil contains essential omega 3 fatty acids which have a positive effect on inflammation and hence is beneficial in treatment of ulcerative colitis. One can also consume aloe vera gel for relief from inflammation and discomfort. The gel has natural anti-inflammatory properties and hence provides relief. Proper diet is also essential for improvement of symptoms. It is important to avoid foods which worsen the symptoms such as high fiber foods, caffeine, alcohol and carbonated beverages. Some people may also experience an aggravation of symptoms after consuming dairy products.
Ulcerative colitis treatment
Ulcerative colitis is the inflammation of the colon leading to formation of ulcers on the wall of the colon. The membranes ling the wall of the colon is inflamed. People suffering from ulcerative colitis have pain in the abdomen, there may be bloody mucus in the stools, alternating constipation and diarrhea may take place, the person may suffer from fever, bloating, gas, vomiting, sleeplessness and fatigue. This occurs due to increased and constipation leading to increased pressure on the bowels, poorly digested fiber containing foods leading to irritation of the bowel, stress and allergic reaction to certain foods.Certain that can be useful for people suffering from ulcerative colitis are:-
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Crazy Quilt
Rendered by Charlotte Winter (artist), c. 1938
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
overall: 55.2 x 59.3 cm (21 3/4 x 23 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 60" wide; 72" long
Index of American Design
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Patchwork quilts put together in random fashion are called "crazy quilts." The crazy quilt is the oldest form of American patchwork and evolved from the necessity for using every scrap of material. By the late eighteenth century, pieced quilts in geometric patterns had replaced crazy quilts; quilts displaying irregular patterns became popular again after the middle of the nineteenth century, when they were used as ornamental throws on couches in fashionable parlors. The crazy quilts of the late nineteenth century, unlike earlier quilts, generally included scraps of silk, satin, or velvet in addition to the customary cotton patches. The luxurious quality of the fabrics was emphasized by the manner in which the oddly shaped patches were pieced together. Unlike their earlier counterparts, the seams were sewn in elaborate embroidery stitches. This crazy quilt combines a variety of ornate and colorful fabrics joined by embroidery in contrasting hues. Additional ornamentation is provided by designs embroidered on the individual patches. Supplementary needlework of this kind became fashionable shortly before 1850 and soon became a common method of heightening the ornamental quality of quilts.
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There is no such thing as employees using social media "off the clock," argues Eric B. Meyer on The Employer Handbook. He says that even if a tweet or Facebook update occurs outside the office, it can still affect the workplace.
For example, Meyer cites the case of a waitress in Findlay, Ohio, who alleges that Texas Roadhouse fired her after she complained on her own Facebook page about a customer who left a bad tip.
He says the waitress made the mistake of talking about an "a**hole" customer, who was one of her Facebook friends. The "friend" showed the post to the restaurant manager, leading to her firing.
Meyer says what the waitress did was worse than if she made the comment to the customer's face, arguing that by posting it, she not only embarrassed the person, but she did so publicly. "That's a terminable offense. Period," he says.
In a separate incident, he says SiriusXM terminated Anthony Cumia of the Opie and Anthony Show, after what Meyer describes as "a vulgar, violent, racist, sexist Twitter tirade."
While Cumia tweeted on his own time, Meyer says his rant went viral and became public. Thus, he says, SiriusXM decided Cumia wasn't the type of person it wanted to continue to employ.


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Funding issues for legal aid orgs. lingers as IOLTA funds hit all time low
February 2, 2011 | 3 Comments
Legal aid organizations appear to be in the center of what the National Law Journal calls a "perfect storm" of funding and resource issues. It's all hitting at once, according to the article.
At the root of the issues facing legal aid is IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) funding (a primer of what IOLTA is can be found by following this link to the ABA section on IOLTA). IOLTA is, in essence, a mechanism to provide funding to charitable organizations (such as legal aid) through interest earned on pooled trust funds that are set up by attorneys. The attorneys set up these funds because they might be obligated, for example, to hold short term funds that were provided to them in trust by their clients. Confusing? Check out the ABA sight (link above) for a more in depth perspective.
So, what's happening to these funds? They're seeing a significant decline across the board, according to the National Law Journal article. Interest rates are incredibly low and the pool is shrinking. Some statistics the article points out: "IOLTA generated $380 million nationally for legal aid groups in 2008, but that fell to $124 million in 2010", AND "Interest rates were at 5.25% in September 2007 and have since fallen to 0.25% or even lower" according to Betty Balli Torres, director of the National Association of IOLTA Programs.
It's not just that IOLTA funds are declining, however; legal aid is also seeing a sharp decline in state and local funding. The only band aid provided, albeit temporarily, was an uptick in federal funding to $420 million in 2010. This does cover the huge gap, however, in funding generated from state and local funding as well as the IOLTA program.
What do you think needs to happen? It's unclear if states will increase funding over the next few years (in fact, many governors, strapped because of their own faltering budgets, won't view this as an essential part of their states finances), and unless interest rates for these trust accounts go up significantly (it's hard to see why the would until at least 2012), where is the funding going to come from?
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Michael Moody on
March 1, 2011 10:38 am
Forced philanthropy is a bad idea. No entity should have the right to coerce a lawyer or anyone else to contribute funds to anyone or anything. People should give freely out of a genuine sense of responsibility and charity. Americans are the most generous people in the world, and especially our "rich," e.g., Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Truitt Cathy, etc. give because they want to give. Let freedom reign. Michael Moody
Boston Lawyer on
July 8, 2011 1:12 pm
I remember my fiduciary relations professor Rounds had a big issue with IOLTA accounts because the state was in essence taking the client's money.
Greek Lawyers on
September 25, 2011 9:54 am
What about creating more mandatory contributions?


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they are under enormous pressure from shareholders to perform. And they are also global businesses. They are not in business to help Los Angeles or Chicago or New York or wherever they might be headquartered. So one of the things you have to understand is that there are only going to be so many corporations who are going to play a big, positive leadership role. There are going to be some individuals who might do it in one city. But the fact is that there are only going to be a limited number. The future of cities, I believe, is going to be developing leadership the way Jim Johnson has done with Lawnmower, the way the fashion industry is trying to do it, the way the furniture industry is trying to do it. We have lots of big industries made up of small companies. There are 150,000 people in the garment industry in Los Angeles.
So we are going to have to create networks, like the Lawnmower network, in every one of those industries as a way to get input -- almost like new guilds, if you look back to the Middle Ages. Because what you have is not a lot of large companies but large industries. Remember, Digital Domain, the second-largest digital effects company, has 400 employees. That is nothing compared to what you would find in traditional industries. So we are going to have to create networks of networks -- getting the multimedia people talking and finding common interests with the furniture industry and the toy industry and so on -- to create new kinds of collaboration that involve the entrepreneurs who ultimately will be the ones who determine whether cities live or die.
Q: Is there a role for the federal government in all this?
A: I believe that we are, as Kenichi Ohmae pointed out, moving into an era of global regionalism. I think over the last 10 or 20 years, and even going back to the Great Society, cities have become essentially addicted to federal transfer payments. Urban leaders would actually get up there and say, "Well, I brought this from Washington and that from Washington." They were so interested in trying to get money out of Washington, they didn't even look at their local economy and how to fix them on a local level. Every city has a different challenge, a different series of interests. Something that might work for New York City -- which is a very concentrated, centralized city -- might not work in Los Angeles. So I think what we need to do is bring responsibility back to urban leadership, to city councils, to states, because that is the only way we can address it.
I mentioned the importance of getting smaller companies involved in decision making. The bigger the level of government the more the domination is by larger companies and by large organizations in terms of lobbyists. The voice of a regional economy, the voice of multimedia in Los Angeles, for example, is not going to be heard very loudly in Washington, D.C. It can make a difference in Los Angeles. It can make a difference, even more so, in a small city like a Culver City or a Burbank. And I think that is the direction we have to go. Because the urban leaders have been very misled by the idea that the federal government is going to save them. The federal government is not going to save the cities. The cities are going to have to save themselves. And the sooner they realize this, the better off we will be.
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By: A.K. Anderson
Number of Reviews: 1179
Average Score: 66
Fire Girls
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Years ago Alex Firestone was doing ministerial training, then when he stopped that he started his own advertising agency. After that, he turned his attention to building his own porn site, which is why we now have the Fire Girls.
Since 1999 Alex has been finding and filming FireGirls. The site is a true amateur stop in many ways, from the girls to Alex to the design and production value. The camerawork and lighting is not professional, so there is a real truth about everything that goes on.
Site design is, as I said, amateur and while I did start to get the hang of it, organization could be improved by making the movies easier to explore and to understand what is a full-length scene and what are parts of scenes. However, improvements have been made to the newer stuff.
It was a little difficult to count the content, but I can tell you that there are 87 photo sets (some are high-res) and about 145 videos. Also, while there are no update dates, based on the numbers an update once a week seems about the pace they are going. There are multiple video formats available and overall the AVI ones look average, the Windows Media ones are good in quality and the MPEGs I checked outranged from good to great.
More than just an amateur site, this is a complete porn/documentary experience. Alex has interviews and bios for all the models on the site - including himself and his wife - and many of the videos are very candid shoots, catching the girls in conversations before, during or after a scene or seeing what happens when things don't go as planned and they need to improvise.
There is also lots of writing that Alex does answering questions (very honestly and openly I might add – I read his writing about the departure of one of the girls as well as looking for investors) and there is news, emails, tips, stories, comics and more. There are also audio interviews, sex sounds and contact info to get in touch with Alex.
If you want to be a Fire Girl or just want to watch them, this reality site does the open, honest and hardcore amateur thing very well. And they do it for a below average price.
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Marcus Mumford (Collings MF5) and Ross Holmes (Collings D3) of Mumford and Sons. Photo Credit: Michele Ann - idphotographthat.com
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Virus protection tools for the Linux environment
So you want a virus checker? We'll show you what we found when we toured some of the top scanners for the Linux environment.
Since the famous Bliss virus in early 1997, the media has been relatively quiet on the topic of Linux viruses. However, depending on your source, there are anywhere from a few dozen to over 400 viruses, Trojans, and other kinds of malware that infect Unix and Linux. Compared to the tens of thousands of viruses, worms, and other infections that afflict Windows, this number is certainly small, and the chances are much lower that you will be directly affected (or infected) by a Linux virus. But as you learned in the preceding article, virus checking in Linux is still important. Getting a Scanner If you are using Linux as a file or email server in your company, you definitely need to consider installing an appropriate virus scanner. In my case, the dozen or so viruses I get each week, is a motivator to take an active approach in fighting viruses.
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