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Are Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart feuding on the set of Snow White and the Huntsman? If you take the Oscar winner's interview with Vogue at face value you would certainly think so -- but it's all in jest. We think.
Theron commented on the insanity surrounding Stewart, The Twilight Saga and fame in general, "She just turned 21. She's a child."
"When I think about myself at 21, I had just done The Devil's Advocate, and Keanu [Reeves] had paparazzi following him and Al Pacino said this thing to me: 'If I knew that my life would be under this kind of scrutiny, I would have never become an actor.'" And I thought, Wow. I couldn't comprehend it."
"And Kristen is just living this to the max and still has a sense of humor about it," Theron continued. "There's this really lovely quality about her that just doesn't give a f**k. A lot of people say they don't, but then they go home and cry and pop a Xanax. Kristen actually doesn't give a f**k. That's what's so refreshing about her."
In Snow White and the Huntsman, Theron plays the Evil Queen to Stewart's not-so-delicate princess.
"I'm looking forward to killing her and taking her beauty," Theron says. "That's what happens, right?"
The flick is currently in production, but you can catch Theron in the upcoming film Young Adult with Patrick Wilson, due in theaters Dec. 16.
Read the entire Charlize Theron interview in this month's issue of Vogue.
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Yes, I'm back from New York City and I had a blast! Kisses to everybody I met up with in the city!
So, there I am, a white girl browsing the shelves. First of all, the guys working there kept trying to sell me on romantic comedies and Shahrukh films. I kept saying, "No, no... I just want to look around." Finally, they leave me alone and go back to gossiping at the counter. After some tough decision making, I picked up Rocky and brought it up to purchase.
Now, there was this auntie browsing around in the oldies with me. When she saw what I was buying she was like, "What is that? Is it good?"
The clerk and I were both like, "It's Rocky but not the new one. The new one is bad and stars Zayed Khan."
He says to me, "It's Sanjay Dutt's first movie, right?"
"Yes," I said. "It was his first film - back when he was cute!"
The auntie thinks for a minute and says, "I'll take one, too."
Now comes the awkward part because he had already told me that the price was $8... aka the "white price." And the auntie is all, "Yeah. I'm not paying that. I'll pay $2."
It was so funny you guys!!! At this point in my Bollywood career, I know I'm always getting the "white price" and I'm okay with that. But the look of "Oh, shit - now what do we do" on those guys' faces really cracked me up.
I paid my $8 and got out of there to avoid the awkward finale to the scene but now I kind of wish I had stayed to see what they would do if I had been like, "$2? That sounds like a good price, auntie! I'll pay it, too."
* Happy birthday to Shashi Kapoor, who turns 74 years old!
* Check out the Ghanta Award "winners"!
My fave:
Worst Film: Ra. One
* First the Bollywood corporates smash the regional distribution networks and now they have convinced the government to give them a tax holiday.
"Despite the change in titles from Dada Saheb Phalke's Raja Harishchandra to Ra.One in recent times, the industry has played a pivotal role in unifying our country in the wake of her considerable diversity. To add to this spirit of celebration, I propose to exempt the industry from service tax on copyrights relating to recording of cinematographic films," [Finance Minister] Pranab Mukherjee announced.
Money talks and the corporates have A LOT of it. Business of Cinema lays out the impact of this ruling.
* National Award winning, had a film sent to the Oscars filmmaker Ashvin Kumar, whose film The Forest has been waiting for release, has something to say.
"There is very, very good space for content-based cinema here, we just need to train our country. Today everybody is running after the star but what about content-based cinema? Filmmaker like Anurag Kashyap had to wait for years to release Gulaal and now me. I had to wait for four years. Despite content-based cinema doing well at the box-office, distribution system is ruined in Bollywood in such a way that they are only interested in one kind of film," he added.
The kind of film that deserves a tax break and wide-open access to every market in the country?
* Mid-day spills some dirt on what's happening at the Censor Board.
Contrary to the previous norm of officials not interacting with producers and directors, our source reveals, "For RA.One, Pankaja entered the venue with Shah Rukh Khan. And in the middle of the screening, stepped out to call her daughter, asking her to come there. Later, they clicked pictures with Shah Rukh. Earlier this year, Agneepath was given a U/A rating instead of A despite all the gore and violence."
And another article in the Mumbai Mirror.
* Shahrukh Khan and Farah Khan are joining forces in Happy New Year! And just an FYI for Filmi Girl readers, I've heard that the script is penned by the same woman who wrote Game, aka the absolute worst film viewing experience I've ever had.
* I'm actually really looking forward to Aamir Khan's television show - even more so now that Sukhwinder Singh is doing a song.
* Abhay Deol shares his thoughts on stardom at the India Today Conclave on Can You Be a Superstar Without Being an Actor?.
Unfortunately here, it is better to be a star than an actor. There is no point in being very artistic when you are a star. You can at least work on your acting when you are a star," he added.
Which is something Nawazuddin Siddiqui has discovered post-Kahaani.
"I didn't realise the character of Khan will get such a heartwarming response. Now that this has happened, I will only go forward. I am playing the lead in upcoming films like Moonsoon Shootout, Dekh Indian Circus, Patang, Miss Lovely and I want to continue doing lead roles. I don't want to play supporting characters anymore," Siddiqui told PTI.
But before that he'll be playing (awesome, I'm assuming) characters in Talaash and Gangs of Wasseypur.
* Read a profile on Tigermanshu Dhulia.
Dhulia, 44, was born and raised in Allahabad. In the '80s, it was the cultural capital of the Hindi belt, with high-minded progressives and a Nehruvian sense of elite. Dhulia's father was a judge in the Allahabad High Court and a secretary of the Students' Federation of India, student wing of the CPM, and his mother a professor of Sanskrit. The youngest of three brothers — one joined the navy, one is a judge in the Uttarakhand High Court — he is the only one to have betrayed the family tradition. "Whatever I am today is because of those dinner table conversations," he says.
* A famous Bollywood shooting site is now a heritage site... click through for pictures!
* An FIR has been filed against Genelia D'Souza claiming she was involved in a scam.
* Ranbir Kapoor for Bombay Velvet! EEEE!
* Zarine Khan for Partner 2.
* Shabana Azmi playing a corrupt politician in Vishal Bhardwaj's next.
* Mumaith Khan heads back to Bollywood for an item song!
* John Abraham will also be seen shaking his money maker in an item song!
* Kajal Agarwal wants you, big stars, to know she doesn't need your crappy Bollywood roles.
"By God's grace I have a successful career down south. I don't need to do Hindi films unless they're worth my while. If I've offended anyone it is unintentional."
So... we won't be seeing her in Rascals 2.
* For those of you who find her attractive... Deepika Padukone in her natural habitat, the glossy pages of a high fashion shoot in Architectural Digest.
* Malaika Arora Khan to release a fitness DVD. I wonder how many men will buy it just to watch Maliaka exercising... (And just in response to some criticism I received, no, I don't think every actress should be fat but there is a big difference between working out to be healthy and working out 8 hours a day to force your natural shape into an Abbas-Mustan approved bikini body. Some people are naturally slim and some aren't - there should be room for both in the industry.)
* Ekta Kapoor is heading to Kollywood... and is producing Junior B's next film.
* Dhoom 3 postponed again for Aamir to take time to prepare.
* Talaash release moves to November, opening room for other films earlier in the year.
* The Bandar-car and Bhansali....? I'm kind of curious what they would produce together.
* Abhishek Kapoor to direct the Hindi Magadheera?
* Milan Luthria signs on to direct a family entertainer for T-Series.
* According to the Bangalore Mirror, Pooja Gandhi's alleged nude scene in Dandupalya is reviving interest in another film on the Dandupalya gang.
Trailer for Ishaqzaade which looks like a lot of fun!
Song trailer for Do U Know Housefull 2 which calls back to one of my faves... "Churake Dil Mera" and "Mujhse Shaadi Karoge"! Do you even know how much I can't wait for this movie?
Trailer for Vikram Bhatt's Hate Story, which looks LOLTASTIC!
I know ABCD sounds bogus, you guys - 3D dance film? BUT FREAKING PRABHU DEVA IS IN IT! I WILL SEE THIS AT ANY PRICE!
Jannat 2 teaser! I never saw the first one but I remember liking the soundtrack... most importantly about this teaser, though, is that Emraan Hashmi has his "hair" situation under control and it's looking much better than his last few outings.

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"Do not rest on your laurels—you have to keep educating yourself and adding skills to your portfolio." Robert Howell
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School of Business and Information Technology Alumni Weigh in on What it Takes to Succeed in the Second Kaplan University "If I Were You" Student Advisory Report
The second in an ongoing series of "If I Were You" Student Advisory Reports has been released. The report leveraged the collective expertise of a diverse group of alumni to identify the traits to help students get ahead, industries that offer the greatest opportunity, and personal advice to inspire and guide graduates' careers. In June, the College announced the first "If I Were You" report results based on a faculty survey.
Polled Kaplan University business and information technology (IT) alumni value the higher education they received. Sixty four percent of respondents expect to be in a higher position or have their own business within 5 years. This was just one of many discoveries made through the Kaplan University School of Business and Information Technology's "If I Were You" Student Advisory Report. The report uncovers many of the challenges business and information technology graduates face to compete and succeed in today's demanding job market.
Kaplan University School of Business and Information Technology graduates, from an alumni database of approximately 10,000 members, participated in the survey that contributed to the report.
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- They come from all over the country, representing 37 different states
- 64 percent expect to be in a higher position or have their own business in 5 years
- The average age of the respondents is 46 years old
- 63 percent of respondents participated in Kaplan University's business degree programs, while 37 percent of respondents participated in Kaplan University's IT degree programs
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- 93 percent have more than 6 years of educator experience
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Below you will find Kaplan University's business and information technology faculty "Words to the Wise"—advice for all students considering a business or IT career from the inaugural "If I Were You" Student Advisory Report in June.
"Be prepared to work hard, constantly network, and continue your learning process." Jerry Kreuze
"If you are seeking to move outside your area of expertise, be willing to accept an entry level position to get your foot in the door." Jack Deem
"Immerse yourself in the profession through local and national organizations as this helps you to be up to date and creates networking opportunities." Rebecca Herman
"Technology becomes obsolete quite rapidly; good communication skills remain with you throughout your working life." Lynn Williams
"Keep your chin up and never give up. Patience, persistence, and perseverance will serve you well." Carol Locker
"Learn to network and maintain professional relationships with everyone you meet—that becomes a strength and a value that you can take with you anywhere you go." Suzanne Ness
"Learn to work with people and treat them with respect, regardless of their IT knowledge level." Stephen Chandler
"Network through professional organizations; continue to constantly improve your technical skills, education, and training; function as a valuable team member' and love the career you have chosen (or find a new one!)." Elaine King
"Nothing beats knowledge—don't focus on the grades, focus on understanding what you're taught so you can take it into the workplace with you." Elizabeth Maddrey
"Participate . . . fully engage your career, volunteer at your company for everything . . . be visible, be polished, communicate OFTEN and effectively." Jerry Taylor
"Present yourself as a professional with a positive attitude and work ethic." Peg Terrell
"Read and learn everything you can about your industry and professional field of study." Kerry Dobson
"Remain flexible—always challenge yourself to achieve more by demonstrating a willingness to adapt." Stanley Self
"Stay motivated to excel and develop good decision-making techniques and problem-solving methods." Ernest Norris
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"Understand how the technology supports business objectives and how to make all technology recommendations tie back to the executive level strategies and objectives." Susan Ferebee
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JOHOR BARU: Young Malaysians are being declared bankrupt because they spend more than they earn, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri (pic).
This trend was worrying because most of them had just started working but already had debt problems, she added.
"This younger generation are supposed to be the next leaders. Instead, we have those who are already facing financial difficulties at a very young age,'' she told a press conference after opening an information programme for young people at the Home Ministry complex at Setia Tropika here yesterday.
Quoting figures from the Insolvency Department, she said there was an increase in the number of young Malaysians being declared bankrupts in the past five years.
She said there were nearly 22,000 cases last year, an increase from about 13,200 in 2007.
Within the first six months of this year, more than 12,300 young Malaysians had been declared bankrupt. They include 3,680 women.
"On the average, 70.22% of the cases are men," said Nancy, adding that most of them have outstanding debts of RM30,000 or more and could not afford to settle their dues.
She said the high bankruptcy rate among Malaysians at a young age mainly resulted from defaulting on instalment payments on car, housing and personal loans.
Nancy said there had been celebrities who were also declared bankrupt but most of them declined to seek assistance from the Insolvency Department.
She added that aside from the department, those who have problems managing their finances could seek advice from the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency.
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fun facts Marco polo Alfred the great egbert bio sketches fast facts peter the hermit Joan of arc *very few people knew how to read
*the battle of the Hastings did not actually take place in Hastings
*the earliest version of the London bridge was destroyed in 1014 when the Saxons showed up and pulled it down
*England use to be the home of brown bears, but they got extinct by 11Th century
*during medieval times gargoyles weren't on buildings to get rid of evil spirits but they were drain pipes fast facts
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Marco, his father and uncle went on a epic journey going through Asia.marco returned 24 years later to learn that Venice was at war with Genoa. where he was imprisoned. he was released in 1299 and became a wealthy merchant with three kids and a wife why Marco polo is famous
macros journey through Asia had inspired people like Christopher colmbus.he also had an influence on european cartography. when he was traveling through Asia he wrote down stuff in the milione, which taught many europeans about central Asia and china fast facts born in 849 and died in 899
successfully defended his kingdom against viking attacks.
Alfred was a learned and merciful man, who encouraged education. he also improved his kingdoms legal system and military structure why Alfred the great is famous he is regarded as a saint by some Catholic's. fast facts was born in 771 and died in 839
egbert was king of wessex from 802-839
in 815 egbert ravaged the whole of territories of the remaining british kingdom why egbert of Wessex is famous egbert helped make Wessex a powerful kingdom that England was eventually unified around it. egbert is also known as ''the first king of all England" and "the first king of all the English". Robert the Bruce fast facts why peter the hermit is famous fast facts why Joan of arc is famous why Robert Bruce is famous 10 points 476 ad most people believe that the middle ages started in 476 714 islamic forces controlled much of the peninsula, a region called alandalus Gregory the great became pope 590 774 Charlemagne embarked upon a program of systematic expansion that would unify a large portion of Europe 955 battle of lech begun. the battle of lech is often seen as a defining event for holding off the incursions of the hungarians into western Europe 1066 the battle of Hastings begun. the battle had established the superiority of combined arms attack over an army predominately composed of infantry 1086 the battle of sagrajas begun. the battle was between the Almoravid army and a christian army black plague the black plague was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history. it peeked in Europe between 1348 to 1350. it had killed 75 million to 200 million people. the plague reduced the worlds population from an estimated 450 million to 350 million and 375 million people in the 14Th century. the black plague has been thought to have been started in china or central Asia. it had then traveled along the silk road and reached Crimea by 1346. from there it was thought that it was probably carried by oriental rat flies living on black rats. black rats are regular passengers on merchant ships. the aftermath of the black plague is that it created religious, social and economic upheavals. these upheavals profounded effects on the course of european history. it had taken 150 years to restore Europe's population. influence of muslim culture islamic culture contributed to medieval Europe in many ways. art, architecture, medicine, agriculture, music, language, and technology were all ares that got influenced islamic culture The crusaders had provided the first opportunity for the spread of islamic culture and civilization in Europe. during the 11Th and 12Th centuries, many christian scholars traveled to muslim lands to learn different sciences .The centuries of muslim reign was considered to be as the most brilliant time periods of medieval Europe. Islamic decorative arts were very highly valued imports to medieval Europe. Since the decorations were only mostly ornamental or were small hunting scenes so they did not offend christians. A large number of musical instruments in the medieval ages were influenced by arabic instruments entertainment and leisure activities of the medieval ages There were many different types of entertainment in the medieval ages. Some were feasts, jousts, mystery plays, games and sports, hawking, fairs and many more. The people who provided the entertainment during the middle ages were called entertainers. Some of the entertainers were jesters (a fool or buffoon), mummers (masked or costumed merrymakers)minstrels and troubadours, acrobats, jugglers, and conjurers Games were played by the upper class and lower classes.Also played by adults and children.entertanment for the rich people centered around the spectacles of jousting and feasts or banquets. Born in 1274 and died in 1329
He became king of Scots in 1306
In 1295 he married his first wife he was one of scotlands greatest leaders. he is mostly known for his victory over the English in the battle of bannockburn in 1314 Born in 1412 and died in 1431
Joan had started to see visions at age 12
in 1420 joan was captured and put on trial Joan of arc is famous because she claimed she was sent by god and backed that up with military victories birth unknown died in 1115
many people believe that he was the true writer and originate of the first crusade He preached during the first crusade to France and Germany 1215 king john was forced to sign the magna carta. the magna carta was a document that greatly reduced king johns power as king Mohammed fast facts Born in 570 and died in 632
He was an orphan as kid
He married his first wife when he was 25
He started getting revelations at age 40 why Mohammed is famous He is the last and final messenger of Allah. he was sent to guide all of humanity Charlemagne fast facts why Charlemagne is famous Born in 570 and died in 632.
He was elected king in 771 (of the franks).
In 782 he executed 4,500 Saxons.
He congured Barcelona in 801. Hes been considered by many people an ideal ruler. Also he is a model for other rulers for his military victories Tamerlane Saladin 1086 The dooms day book was completed. The doomsday book was a great survey of much of England and Wales 1259 Peace of Paris. St. Louis obtains English renunciation of claims to Angevin lands of France 1315 the great famine begun.
the great famine was a period of time that had extreme levels of crime, disease, mass death and even cannibalism Fast facts Born in 1336 and died in 1405
When he was 8/9 years old he, his mother and brothers were taken prisoner by a mongol army. In 1360 timur gained the role as military leader what he was famous for his unique military strategy's. after he died he soon became famous for his victory over Ottoman sultan bayezia fast facts what he was famous for born in 1137-1138 and died in 1233
in 1169 he was appointed both commander of Syrian troops his successful capture of the holy land (Jerusalem) Waffres
PERIOD: England, 15th century | SOURCE: Harleian MS. 279 | CLASS: Authentic
DESCRIPTION: Thin waffles made with cheese
.xxiiij. Waffres. Take þe Wombe of A luce, & seþe here wyl, & do it on a morter, & tender cheese þer-to, grynde hem y-fere; þan take flowre an whyte of Eyroun & bete to-gedere, þen take Sugre an pouder of Gyngere, & do al to-gerderys, & loke þat þin Eyroun ben hote, & ley þer-on of þin paste, & þan make þin waffrys, & serue yn.
- Austin, Thomas. Two Fifteenth-Century Cookery-Books. Harleian MS. 279 & Harl. MS. 4016, with extracts from Ashmole MS. 1429, Laud MS. 553, & Douce MS 55. London: for The Early English Text Society by N. Trübner & Co., 1888.
Wafers. Take the womb of a pike, & boil it well, & mash it in a mortar, & add tender cheese, grind them well; then take flour and egg whites & beat together, then take sugar and ginger, & mix all together, & see that the egg is hot, & make a batter, & make the wafers, and serve.
1 dozen eggs, beaten
3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbs. ginger
1 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
Beat together all ingredients to make a thick batter. Make the wafers by using a modern waffle iron and prepare according to the directions for your machine. Be careful - the cheese will melt while baking, so keep an eye on things and oil or spray & clean your iron as necessary. The finished wafers should be light brown. Serve hot or cold, with honey as a garnish.
Waffres, or wafers, were enormously popular in the Middle Ages, and were very similar to our modern waffle. In cities & towns, wafer sellers (called wafereres) would stand on street corners, making wafers for customers passing by using an iron form resembling our old-fashioned waffle iron. The original recipe has as one of its main ingredients the womb of a pike, and it is thereby assumed that this wafer was originally intended to be eaten on a fish-day or during Lent. Caviar may make an interesting substitute, but this is essentially an unnecessary ingredient and has been left out of the modern version. And because this was a fish-day item, the egg yolks were left out of the period receipt; I've included them in the modern version. 1202 The forth crusade begun. Effects of the crusades Influenced the wealth and power of the Catholic church Social development Asian influence, the crusaders did increase Europe's knowledge of the asian world The incentive given to geographical discovery led travelers to explore the most remote areas of Asia. dance of the middle ages The most documented form of dance was the carol. There is no surviving music for the carol. It consisted of a group of people holding hands usually in a circle, with the dancers singing in leader style. 1270 the eighth crusade begun 1347 the black plague had begun 1350 the italian renaissance begun 1400 500 Middle ages project By Julia Henderson
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What's Hot: Shimit Amin who made Ab Tak Chappan and Chak De! India comes up with a film that's totally different from his previous two offerings full marks to him for originality.
And bonus points to the director and lead actor Ranbir Kapoor for making a film that is as brave as it is path-breaking. How many films can you recall that have had a salesman as the 'hero'? Harpreet is not larger-than-life. He is real. He is someone who you may know or someone you may have been at some point in your life.
If one has to find a Hollywood equivalent, it would be Jerry Maguire, even though that was a fantasy in part.
But Rocket Singh is real. It doesn't try to be funny or romantic or even dramatic. It is a well-told story that doesn't compromise at all. There are no peppy songs in foreign locations, no item numbers and no sexy leading lady to add shallow glamour.
Ranbir comes up with yet another effective performance. He grasps the character well and portrays all his struggles, doubts and fears effortlessly.
All his partners do a fantastic job and help make it the film it is. The encounters between Harpreet and his work friends, his boss and even his aging father are warm and tender. Gauhar Khan is surprisingly good.
The story and dialogues by Jaideep Sahni deserve special mention. Simple and meaningful, the film comes with a purpose and even though it may not be commercially appealing (neither were Yuva and Swades), you have to admire Yash Raj Films for attempting a subject like this.
What's Not: The director sets the pace from the word go, so you know this one isn't going to be a roller-coaster of surprises.
But there are portions that test your patience. You wish the director had not resorted to the predictable scenes of Harpreet practising in front of the mirror. The change of heart of HP's boss Puri is also unconvincing. Newcomer Shazahn disappoints she doesn't have much to do anyway.
What to do: It may not be your kind of film, but you should watch this one. Simply because our cynical world needs more Harpreet Singhs. It is a film about hope. And about a better world with honest peoplehttp://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/dec/121209-Rocket-Singh-Salesman-Of-The-Year-Movie-Review.htm
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If it had lived up to its golden first five minutes, 'Rocket Singh' would have been the movie of the decade. But the film is lighthearted and enjoyable, with just enough undercurrents of human frailty to keep the story interesting. The film glides through its well-structured script, letting the audience coast along with it and allowing the performers to create the magic. And the best thing about 'Rocket Singh' is that its the first Yash Raj film that respects its own characters wholeheartedly, without a wink.
Rocket Singh's tone is perfectly pitched, its dialogue is absolutely right and is delivered with performances that will remain in your hearts and minds for a very long time. And it's not just the character of Rocket (Harpreet) Singh, but also the supporting cast and characters who bring this story to life. Take for example the character Puri, who plays Harpreet's boss, is astonishingly, lovably villainous. Or for that matter the Hyderabadi Santosh, the perpetually befuddled po*n-addict computer assembler. Or the sales shark Nitin, with his venomous demeanor, razor sharp brain and hilarious sideburns. Or Chhotelal Misra, the frustrated peon, or the striving receptionist Koena. Heck, even Harpreet's office mates in their bit roles make a big impression. The casting was just impeccable. Shazahn Padamsee was the one weak link of the film, a better actress would have been a jackpot, but that's just moaning. You can find things to complain about what it is. But nothing really compares to what it is.
Ranbir Kapoor's charming turn in 'Rocket Singh' is the greatest of his short career. Expect a Force 10 gale of a performance from Ranbir, charismatic, spirited, exasperated and restrained all at once if you can imagine that. His devotion to the character is itself extraordinary - there are genuine glints in his eyes. No doubt about it, he is the most talented lead actor of this generation.
Director Amin has managed an impressive achievement that qualifies as a great Bollywood film. He knows a thing or two about pacing, and it's relentless here. Even in its near 3-hour runtime, there is not a scene that bores or seems unnecessary. Miraculously, Amin does away with songs, and with the sleight of hand handles the love angle with refreshing nonchalance. The final confrontation scene between Harpreet and his boss is itself worth the price of admission. Screenwriter Jaideep Sahni deftly explores (mostly the humorous side of) sticky subjects like office politics, bribery, corruption, work ethics, non-exploitative profits, but never stoops to shoving stereotypes in your face. The dialogue is crisp, and each scene is terse, which makes you beg for more.
All in all, this is an absolute gem of a movie and the perfect antidote to all the trashy big budget vehicles that keep releasing. 'Rocket Singh' is a delectable film indeed, I implore you to watch it.
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Rocket Singh is about Harpreet Singh (Ranbir), who after graduating college with just 38% marks, joins a major computer trading company "AYS Computers" as a salesman. During his first few sales calls, he comes face-to-face with some of the harsh realities of the sales world and gets ridiculed for his honesty by his colleagues and boss. The movie then goes on about how he teaches his boss a few lessons (simply put as business policies, human resource management and customer service).
Jaideep Sahni makes Shimit Amin do a Dibakar Banerjee. Shimit's Rocket Singh comes close to Dibakar & Jaideep's Khosla ka Ghosla in terms of treatment, appeal, intelligence and characterization.
The movie is simple and smart. No unwanted tracks or songs, just moving ahead to reach its point (and a good one at that). At around 2 hours and 45 minutes, it's a little long though.
The characters in the movie are real and will be easily identifiable to the office going crowd. The actor who plays the service technician has some of the best lines and is great, especially in his reaction to Ranbir's decision to split the shares every time a new partner joins in. The peon "Chotelal" is another amazing performer. Two of his scenes, one while joining Ranbir and the second when he bursts out at the Sales Manager, are clap-worthy. The Sales Manager with the funky beard is another actor to watch out for. He is brilliant, and never hits a wrong note. And he is so real! Gauhar Khan acts well. Shazahn Padamsee is beautiful to look at (reminds me of Deepika at times) and is good in her debut. The Boss acts as a real boss, which means he is played his part perfectly. Prem Chopra is likeable.
Ranbir is not a superstar in the making anymore. He is a superstar! The audience simply loves to see him. This being his third movie within a span of 4 months, that too with minimal promotion, and still managing to get a house full, is something not many superstars can do. (I managed to get the midnight show tickets and that too since I booked it in the morning. The booking for the earlier shows were already closed in the morning). He is very good as Harpreet Singh. This is comparable to his brilliant act in Wake Up Sid. He puts in a very controlled performance and never once tries to overshadow his co-stars, the credit of which should equally go to Shimit Amin and Jaideep Sahni.
Shimit makes a hat-trick. He delivers again! All his three movies are different from each other and he gets it right for each one of them. Slowly and steadily (and again without any publicity), Shimit Amin is becoming a quality brand that can work wonders in any genre.
The only issue I have is with the climax, where the boss has a sudden change of heart. It is a little difficult to digest. I was expecting a masterstroke from Jaideep to conclude the movie. But a 'change of heart' seemed to be the simplest thing to do from the writing point of view. Barring this, overall, Rocket Singh – Salesman of the Year is a simple and honest movie, as honest as its lead character Harpreet Singh.
Watch it if you liked Khosla ka Ghosla and you won't be disappointed!
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Vote on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, New Yorkers will go to the polls to cast their votes in the Democratic primary elections. We urge all our readers to exercise their democratic franchise.
This year sees some pivotal races in Downtown Express's coverage area. In Council District 1 — which covers Manhattan south of Canal St., the Lower East Side, Chinatown, Soho/Noho and the South Village — last week we endorsed Margaret Chin. In our view, Chin is the most qualified to lead among the field of five candidates, including the incumbent, Alan Gerson. Chin would bring new energy and, without a doubt, much better organization, to the office. Simply put, it's high time for a real change in District 1, and we back Chin to bring about that change.
Another race that is drawing interest is in District 3 — covering Greenwich Village, Hudson Square, Chelsea, Clinton, Flatiron District, West Midtown and Murray Hill — where Christine Quinn is up for re-election. As City Council speaker, Quinn pushed the term-limits extension through the Council, allowing herself — and her ally Mayor Bloomberg — a chance at a third term. Once more, though, the term-limits issue is not the final deciding factor in our endorsement. To be clear: In no uncertain terms, we opposed the legislative overturning of term limits; though we do support extending them to three terms — since we think it would result in more effective government — but only if done so by a voter referendum.
As for Quinn's relationship with the mayor, while it certainly can benefit her district, at times it admittedly has been too close. Should she be re-elected, we hope to see her stake out more independent positions, so that the Council is a bona fide check in city government's system of checks and balances. Again, we support a full investigation of the City Council's "slush gate," and are eager to see the results as soon as possible.
But, despite her flaws, Quinn remains the best candidate by far in her race.
Yes, Quinn can definitely improve, such as, for starters, by ensuring that the Department of Sanitation garage planned at the west end of Spring St. is only built to house two Sanitation districts' garages — not three. She should take a more forceful role in the negotiations and find a true, workable solution.
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We have focused our resources on the local City Council races, which have not received enough attention, but there are also primaries for important offices, including mayor, comptroller, public advocate and district attorney. These races have been well covered in citywide media outlets including our sister web site, gaycitynews.com.
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It's already shaping up to be an eventful new year for Nadya "Octomom" Suleman.
The La Habra resident rang out 2009 by learning she'd been named the nation's least-desirable neighbor. By Monday morning, Octomom was filling two slots (including the highest spot, kinda sorta) on "The Top LAist Posts of 2009." A few hours later, it was revealed the California Medical Board (CMA) was accusing her fertility doctor of negligence.
(This afternoon, Radar Online posted a video of Suleman defending the doctor. Hilariously, when the reporter first asks Octomom for her reaction to the CMA accusations, she asks back, "Is this new?"–as if Suleman knows of some previous allegations against the physician.)
Real estate shopping website Zillow.com conducted the poll of 2,300 Americans who concluded Suleman was worse as a neighbor than Jon and Kate Gosselin and Richard and Mayumi Heene,
the Colorado parents of the child involved in the infamous "balloon boy" stunt.
It's been a circus in the La Habra neighborhood since Suleman, her 14 kids and reality-TV crews moved in after she gave birth to the world's longest living set of octuplets on Jan. 26, 2009.
The most popular posts on LAist–"the most popular blog in Los Angeles"–were determined via reader comments and "likes." Taking the top spot was a post about the Jimmy Kimmel video below titled "Octomom Giving Birth."
About a dozen slots down from that one was a post about the real Suleman having refused a nonprofit's offer of "round-the-clock nursing care
to her 14 children, while allowing her entire family to live in a home
together." Why? Because the free help from Angels in Waiting would get in the way of Octomom's quest for fame.
nonprofit told Suleman that they couldn't agree to working in stride
with a camera crew because of the risk it posed to the babies' health
and their ability to do their work.
The CMA is accusing Michael Kamrava, a fertility doctor in
Beverly Hills who treated Suleman, of violating professional guidelines
and negligence. The state licensing board says Kamrava acted "beyond the reasonable judgment of any treating
physician" in treating Suleman, who is identified in a complaint filed Dec. 22 only be her initials. Kamrava displayed repeated
negligence during his treatment of Suleman, beginning in 1997 and
culminating in the birth of her famed litter, according to the document.
When N.S. returned to (Kamrava) in July 2005 following the birth of
her fourth child and again in January 2007, following the birth of her
twins–her fifth and sixth children–(Kamrava) failed to exercise
appropriate judgment and question whether there would be harm to her
living children and any future offspring should she continue to
The number
of embryos Kamrava implanted in Suleman was "far in excess of the (American Society of Reproductive
Medicine) recommendation and beyond the reasonable judgment of any
treating physician," according to the complaint, which also faulted the doctor for failing to refer Octomom to a mental health professional after she repeatedly returned for
fertility treatments, even after already having six children.
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine expelled Kamrava in
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Donald Lee-Edwards, 43, pleaded not guilty Thursday to criminal impersonation, drug sale, scheme to defraud and other charges.
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The ad by Citizens for a Nuclear Free Iran, the AIPAC-sponsored group, is tougher than an earlier one it ran.
A safety inspection found no major problems with a roller coaster that struck and killed a man.
The blaze burned 10 to 12 buildings, including residences.
Mueller was held for a time by Islamic State financier Abu Sayyaf and his wife, known as Umm Sayyaf.
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Oh how cherries abound these days, it makes me such a happy girl. I'm thankful that somehow I escaped the effects that awful childhood cherry medicine has on some people, and frankly, I can't get enough of them. Rainiers, Bings, and my most recent discovery, Strawberry Cherries, I will take them all! So here is one of my recent cherry celebration dishes, creamy smooth dark cherry semifreddo. It is absolutely heavenly, and if you want, you can add some dark chocolate chunks to point it down the Cherry Garcia direction. Here's how:
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Put the pitted cherries down into the bottom of a glass loaf pan, and pour the custard on top. Cover the top directly with plastic wrap so a skin doesn't form, and freeze for at least 4 hours. When you're ready to serve, rub the outside of the pan with a hot towel, then invert onto a plate and slice. Enjoy!
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Humbuggery? Education board may cull Christmas from curriculum
Published 7:00 pm, Sunday, September 13, 2009
The State Board of Education member whose district includes Midland County would not support removing Christmas from sixth-grade social studies curriculum. The proposal will be debated at a meeting of the panel this week in Austin.
According to an Associated Press story, the idea is to remove the words Christmas and Rosh Hashanah from standards that instruct sixth-graders to be able to explain the significance of religious holidays. Diwali, a Hindu festival, would be added.
Current standards require students to be able to explain the significance of Christmas and Easter, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Jewish holidays of Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah.
Rene Nunez said the first reading will be Friday, but the second reading is not until January and the proposal wouldn't be formally adopted until May 2010 for the 2011-2012 school year.
Even at that, Nunez doubts it will make it that far.
"I don't think I would support removing it, depending on how its presented to us," Nunez said, adding he didn't have enough information to comment on it.
Texas Education Agency Spokeswoman DeEtta Culbertson said Diwali is not even celebrated by the wider Buddhist religion. "This is a first draft — not even a full first draft," Culbertson said. "The writing teams have put this together, then the board is supposed to hear from their experts."
The first reading is Jan. 13-15. "This is still very much in draft form," she said.
He said this week's meetings should be interesting because experts appointed by the State Board of Education will go over the proposal.
"We're barely going to get the first draft, which is going to be presented and discussed. We still have a lot of testimony to go and a whole lot of debate on issues, including (having) Caesar Chavez as one of the names mentioned in the different heroes who can be included (in history textbooks). That whole debate still has to go on," Nunez said.
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SUIT UP is based on the tragedy of the 2013 Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh. On one side of the performance space, a chief financial officer reports to his stockholders about a particularly successful fiscal quarter. On the other side, a female factory worker provides stark testimony about a preventably tragic day. Hanging over all of this is an official warning that a class revolution is imminent.
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*Ephesus (EF-ah-sas). Ancient Greek port city in Asia Minor that was later the capital of Roman Asia; it is now an archaeological site near Smyrna in Turkey. Elizabethans were familiar with Ephesus from the New Testament, and as an ancient seaport and location of the temple of Artemis (Diana to the Romans), which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The commercial pagan center for the cult of Diana became a place of Christian conversion in the first century.
While St. Paul was living in Ephesus, he wrote his Epistle to the Ephesians, which makes strong statements about marriage and domestic relations—themes that are at the core of Shakespeare's play. St. Paul described Ephesus as a place of sorcery and exorcists—a description that match's the play's depiction of the city as a "town full of cozenage" with "sorcerers" and "witches." It is an apt location for the farcical confusions that arise from the twin masters (Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus) and twin servants (Dromio of Syracuse and Dromio of Ephesus); Doctor Pinch tries to exorcise Satan and cure madness. In contrast, Aegeon accepts the enmity between Ephesus and Syracuse and his sentence of death. Only humility and submission to God's will suffice in a world of human errors.
The play features four locations within Ephesus: the houses of Antipholus of Ephesus (Phoenix), the courtesan, and the Priory; and the street—a fluid space for the frenetic encounters in which identities are mistaken as all assume acquaintance and prior actions. The setting was especially effective on Elizabethan stages, which had large open spaces with two pillars, entry doors, and an upper stage.
*Syracuse. City in southeast Sicily founded by Greeks in the eighth century b.c.e. At the time in which this play is set, Syracuse and Ephesus were enemies and it was forbidden for citizens of one land to journey to the other—a point around which the play's plot revolves. The penalty for the crime was execution or a payment of a thousand marks. Aegeon, a merchant of Syracuse who has recently traveled to Ephesus, is to be put to death because he cannot raise the thousand marks.


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I have a client deceased late June 2012. I prepared the 2012 income tax return in the knowledge that an annual leave payment and the last week's wages were received during the 2013 financial year; I therefore did not prepare 2012 as a final return – silly me...I should have known that one can no longer prepare an individual return after DOD (it used to be three years), and have the estate taxed as an individual. I should have known that I would need to apply for a TFN for a trust estate, and return the <$2k with associated tax credits, as trust income. Unfortunately, amidst the plethora of PR speak that is ATO bulletins, I missed that piece of crucial advice.
So – I lodged a final 2013 individual income tax return (electronically); waited the obligatory 14 days, then 1 month, then 3 months, and finally contacted the ATO to be told that it had 'cancelled' the return. No written advice, no phone calls, no emails – zilch nada nought…I was then advised, during one of a number of phone calls with the ATO that a trust return was required; therefore, we applied for the obligatory TFN, waited for its issue, breathed a sigh of relief when it was issued in a timely manner, and commenced preparation of the return.
Problem – no box in the T return to enable declaration of the income nor claim of refundable credits! Ring the ATO – nobody has been trained in this area of taxation law and/or administration – and I am finally advised by a very polite ATO person to lodge a complaint, as that would expedite resolution.
Finally today, I managed to connect – in response to the complaint; it must have been the complaint, because rather than being on hold for 45 minutes, I was engaged in trivial conversation by at least half a dozen tax officers, all of whom had not been trained in this area of administration, and who kept me waiting on the phone to talk to the next Schultz. The last person spoken to was a specialist in the business taxation area; I put my question : how do I complete this return? She did not know! On hold!
For all of you budding tax agents out there, the official advice is as follows: there is no box that will enable the completion of a trust return; instead, type a narrative in the additional information schedule (hopefully someone will read it), though I'm taking bets that it will be assessed as a $nil return – with no written advice – and no refund of tax credits.
There is an old adage – if it isn't broken, don't fix it – the old system re recently deceased taxpayers worked well and was fraught with common sense...why tinker? and if you are going to tinker, make sure that you tick (and include) all of the boxes!"


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Judge Rules In Favor Of Stem Cell Funding
The Obama administration got another victory in its push for innovative scientific research today as a district court dismissed a challenge to the National Institutes of Health plan to move ahead with stem cell research.
The district court had originally issued an injunction, stopping the research moving forward. But in April that injunction was decisively overturned by an appeals court who in a 2-1 ruling held the case against the Obama administration would likely fail on the merits. That sent the case back to the district court who today held that it was bound by the appellate court's analysis of the merits of the case. NIH funding for stem cell research can proceed.
The decision is an enormous victory for the scientific community who had applauded the appeals court's ruling as one that "normalized" the policy of allowing embryonic stem-cell research so long as the cells are not derived using government funds.
One of President Obama's first acts in office was to issue an executive order reversing the Bush years assault on stem cell research funding by restoring federal funding of embryonic-stem-cell research and other types of research.
The Obama guidelines do not allow the use of federal dollars to create the stem cells but do allow researchers to work with stem cells made by another lab.
Dr. James Sherley of Boston Biomedical Research Institute and Theresa Deisher of AVM Biotechnology brought the challenge, arguing the the guidelines would harm their work by increasing the competition for limited federal funding. Both work with adult stem cells and both oppose the use of embryonic cells.
Sherley and Deisher have vowed to take their fight all the way to the Supreme Court, so an appeal of today's ruling is likely.
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Appeals Court Overturns Judges Ruling Against Federal Funding For Embryonic Stem Cell Research
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Meatball Spot to Scream for Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day July 17
June 30, 2013 by VegasNews.com
Patrons will enjoy super-sweet specials on National Ice Cream Day at Meatball Spot, located at Town Square Las Vegas, on Wednesday, July 17.
Guests will indulge in mouthwatering ice cream sandwiches all day, priced at $5. Sweet-seekers will choose from delicious options including the Strawberry Rainbow, strawberry ice cream sandwiched between sugar cookies, garnished with rainbow sprinkles; and the Mudslide, made with double chocolate chip cookies and coffee fudge ice cream.
A dynamic restaurant and a bar made for mingling come together at the new Meatball Spot, located across from AMC Theatres at Town Square. Recently named one of Las Vegas' most memorable dining experiences by 10 Best of USA Today Travel, Meatball Spot features the celebrated fare of renowned chef Carla Pellegrino and a compelling cocktail menu, Meatball Spot offers meatball dishes, pizzas, salads and a gelato bar, as well as an array of mojitos, sangrias and cocktail floats. French country design unites with a SoHo meets Malibu setting in the design, where a white picket fence frames a spacious patio with a garden-style atmosphere outside and a lively bar is the centerpiece to the dining room inside. Meatball Spot is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining, Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information is available on the website, www.MeatballSpot.com, by calling 702.641.7768, on Twitter @meatballspot, and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MeatballSpot. Meatball Spot is available for parties and special events.
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Things to do for Father's Day in the Champaign/Urbana Area!
This Sunday, June 19th, is Father's Day! Time to celebrate the dad in your life. No matter what your dad loves to do, there is something for everyone happening this weekend around CHAMPAIGN/URBANA. Here's a list of the top activities for you to show your dad how much you appreciate all that he does!
SHOLEM FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION. Head over to the Sholem Aquatic Center in Champaign for a fun filled day at the pool. Let dad lounge on the lazy river and speed down the three slides. Your dad gets in for free. Enjoy half priced root beer floats while you watch your father in the entertaining cannonball competition.
FATHER'S DAY CAR SHOW. For the car loving dad, check out some hot wheels at First Christin Church (3601 South Staley Road) in Champaign for the Father's Day Car Show on Sunday, June 19th. The show will feature awesome cars, a bounce house, and food.
SOUNDS AT SUNSET CONCERT. Enjoy a relaxing evening on Father's Day at Eisner Park in Champaign for the Sounds at Sunset Concert. Listen to great music and snack on the picnic that you packed with all of your dad's favorite foods.
TAKE ME FISHING. Grab your fishing rods and your father and head to Walnut Hill Shelter Homer Lake Forest Preserve for the free Take Me Fishing event. From 9 until 11 am, enjoy the great outdoors with your dad. Kids can win awards for the fish they catch and beginning lessons will be offered.
MONTICELLO RAILWAY MUSEUM. Enjoy a vintage train ride with dad at the Monticello Railway Museum. Dad gets to ride for free on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. After your train ride, explore the museum to see railway artifacts and exhibits.
FATHER'S DAY STORYTIME. For the little ones, head over to Barnes and Noble (65 East Market View Drive) in Champaign for a special Father's Day reading of two children's books, Grandpa Loves You by Helen Foster James and Dad School by Rebecca Van Slyke. There will be activities held afterward for the fathers and children.
CRYSTAL LAKE PARK FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER. Dad's swim for free on Sunday at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center when accompanied by one child. Beat the summer heat and have a day at the pool!
A big thank you to the dads in our community for all that you do!


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: Things Havent Changed by MischievousMarauder
Beautiful bannner by krazeea @ TDA! 35,000 + reads!
God, please. You know my archnemesis? The ugly, blond entity known as Malfoy? Well, get him away from me! I can't stand him. I've already gotten nearly-expelled about ten times in the first week of September and it's all his fault! And now I'm going to end up falling in love with him like that awful heroine of Gone With the Wind, and it's gonna be all his fault!
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: Albus, Ginny, Harry, Hermione, OC, OtherCanon , Ron, Rose, Scorpius, Teddy Pairings: Rose/Scorpius, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Teddy/Victoire, OC/OC
Advisory: Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Contains Slash (Same-Sex Pairing), Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme, Contains Spoilers
Published: 2009.01.11 Latest Chapter: 2013.01.28 Updated: 2013.01.28 Status: WIP (111498 words)
: In The Friend Zone. by ScarletEye158
Short story
Awesome banner by Marzipan@TDA! <3
Scorpius Malfoy has liked Rose Weasley ever since he set eyes on her back in first year. He has been in the friend zone with her for far too long and he thinks she needs to know about how he feels. If only it was that easy...
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: Albus, Rose , Scorpius Pairings: Rose/Scorpius
Advisory: Mild Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse
Published: 2012.02.18 Latest Chapter: 2012.09.23 Updated: 2012.09.23 Status: COMPLETED (8786 words)
: Venom: A Tragedy by Violet Gryfindor
Short story
A morbid retelling of "Romeo & Juliet"
Beware the rose's thorns, for her wounds run deep. Beware the scorpion's tail, for his sting can kill.
Love is the venom that flows through their veins.
The only antidote is hate.
Winner of "Best Short Story" at 2011 Golden Snitch Awards!
Genres: Horror/Dark, Romance, Young Adult Era: Next Generation Characters: Albus, Hermione, Hugo, James (II), OtherCanon , Rose, Scorpius Pairings: Rose/Scorpius
Advisory: Mild Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2011.06.25 Latest Chapter: 2012.07.17 Updated: 2012.09.12 Status: COMPLETED (15633 words)
: Oh Baby by MsAnnaPotter
Scorpius Malfoy being Head Boy and his baby niece coming to live at Hogwarts after her parents died were the last two things expected when I found out I was going to be Head Girl.
My name is Rose Weasley, and this is the story of how my perfect Seventh Year was turned upside down, and everything I never expected turned out to be exactly what I needed.
Amazing banner by the lovely Antiquity
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: Albus, Harry, Hermione, Hugo, James (II), Lily (II), OtherCanon , Ron, Rose, Scorpius Pairings: Rose/Scorpius, Harry/Ginny, Lucius/Narcissa, Ron/Hermione
Advisory: Mild Language, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2011.04.07 Latest Chapter: 2012.02.08 Updated: 2012.02.08 Status: COMPLETED (33037 words)
: The FLB Annoyance by StepUpx_Gryffindor
You'd think the next generation of rivals would learn a thing or two from their parents...
I hate Scorpius Malfoy. He makes me chafe.
A rival and a lover are often indistinguishable.
Genres: Humor, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: OtherCanon , Rose, Scorpius Pairings: Rose/Scorpius
Advisory: Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature
Published: 2009.01.29 Latest Chapter: 2010.03.17 Updated: 2010.03.17 Status: COMPLETED (6020 words)
: In Between The Lines by Sarah_Bee
amazing banner by the awesome artist SweetSorrow @ TDA!!
She picks up a pen, starting to write, "Dear Scorpius.."
He rereads what he's written, "Dear Rose..."
They've written to each other, and haven't seen each other for years. But now, they meet under unusual circumstances.
(100 + reviews!!!! The most I have ever had on one story! Thanks everyone!!!!)
Genres: Drama, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: Draco, Hermione, OtherCanon , Ron, Rose, Scorpius Pairings: Rose/Scorpius, Ron/Hermione, Other Pairing
Advisory: Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Contains Spoilers
Published: 2009.01.02 Latest Chapter: 2009.08.18 Updated: 2009.08.18 Status: COMPLETED (31781 words)
: The Book Shoppe Meeting by fromtheashes248
gorgeous banner by hotterhermione919 at TDA. next generation fic, mostly DH compliant. Scorpius Malfoy sees Rose Weasley in a book shoppe five years after graduating Hogwarts.
Genres: Romance, Angst Era: Next Generation Characters: OC, Rose, Scorpius Pairings: Rose/Scorpius
Advisory: Mild Language, Contains Spoilers
Published: 2008.01.24 Latest Chapter: 2008.01.27 Updated: 2008.01.27 Status: COMPLETED (2254 words)


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This straightforward, easy to follow DIY kit lets virtually anybody take their existing MacBook or MacBook Pro and install more and/or faster storage than factory stock. The Data Doubler mounting solution, available for immediate ordering from $37.99, comes complete with the Data Doubler internal drive mount, a detailed step-by-step Mac notebook model-specific installation guide, and a five-piece toolkit. Special Bundles, that also include up to two drives and up to 3.0TB of capacity, are available from $89.00. Easy to follow, OWC 'How To' videos are also available online. The OWC Data Doubler is available for Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro models, which include the following:
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Malden - North Andover-area residents are invited to comment on the application for a new charter school which may open in North Andover in September.
Interested individuals can submit written comments on the applications for the North Andover Public Charter School Program. Written comment must be received by January 28.
Additionally, a public hearing will be held to allow for general public comment. The public hearing for the North Andover Public Charter School Program will be held on Monday, January 24 from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., at North Andover High School, AV studio, first floor, 675 Chickering Road, North Andover.
The first charter schools have been in operation since 1995. By law, each charter is good for a period of five years. To remain open for an additional five years, each charter school must apply for renewal in its third, fourth or fifth year of operation.
There are two different types of charter schools, the Horace Mann charter school and the Commonwealth charter school. Horace Mann charter schools are public schools that operate under a charter approved by the local school committee and by the local collective bargaining agent. Commonwealth charter schools are independent public schools given the freedom to organize their activities around a core mission, curriculum or teaching method, and they set their own budgets as well as manage their own staff. Horace Mann charter schools operate under a charter approved by the local school committee and by the local collective bargaining agent.
Written comments should be addressed to: David P. Driscoll, Commissioner of Education, Department of Education, One Ashburton Place, Room 1403, Boston, Massachusetts 02108.
Requests for applications for renewal and any questions about the charter renewal process can be directed to the Department of Education, Charter School Office, at the above address or by telephone at (617) 727-0075.


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Australian Boomers beat Ukraine 74-65 in four-nation basketball tournament in Nice
A remarkable final-quarter shooting performance from Ryan Broekhoff carried Australia to a 74-65 win over Ukraine in the four-nation men's basketball tournament in Nice on Friday.
Broekhoff contributed 15 points in the final quarter with 5-of-7 shots from beyond the arc, part of a 22-13 run in favour of the Boomers.
After playing a limited role in the opening four games of the tour, Broekhoff said a meeting with coach Andrej Lemanis reinforced what he could contribute.
"Andrej went over with me what my role is in the team and gave me a bit of licence that when I get open shots he wants me to take them and shoot them with confidence," Broekhoff said.
"Tonight I was lucky enough that my teammates found me open, set me some great screens and I was able to knock them down.
"I was fortunate enough to get some good, open looks when I first came on and from there was able to go on a little run."
Aron Baynes finished with a double-double (14 points and 12 rebounds), finding support from Brock Motum (11 points and five rebounds), Cameron Bairstow (eight points and seven rebounds) and Brad Newley (nine points, three rebounds and three assists).
Next up for the Boomers is a match-up with the Philippines on Saturday before rounding out the tournament against France on Sunday.
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Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. joined the ladies of THE TALK to show us how to prepare a fun family tailgate. Here are the recipes he showed us today:
Barbecued Beef with Pickle Slaw on Toasted Soft Rolls
Serves 4 to 6
2½ pounds boneless beef short ribs
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper, plus more if needed
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, smashed
½ cup ketchup
1 cup cola
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
10-12 soft slider rolls, split
Pickle slaw (see below)
Preheat the oven to 425. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
In a large Dutch oven or similar pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When hot, sear the short ribs on all sides until the meat is crusty and nicely browned, 50 to 6 minutes total. Lift the short ribs from the pot and set aside on a platter.
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, cola, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and paprika and bring to a simmer. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Return the ribs to the pot, cover, and roast in the oven until the beef is fork-tender, about 2 hours. Remove the pot from the oven and set aside to allow the meat to cool.
When the ribs are cool enough to handle, lift them from the pot, shred the meat using your fingers or a fork, and put it in a bowl. You will have about 3 cups of shredded short ribs. Set aside until ready to use.
Strain the cooking juices through a sieve into another bowl. Refrigerate the juices until you can skim and discard the fat that rises to the top, 20 to 30 minutes.
Spoon as much of the defatted cooking juices into the rib meat as needed to moisten it. You will need at least ¼ cup and perhaps more.
Reheat the meat on high power in the microwave until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Preheat the broiler and toast the rolls, cut sides up, for 1 to 2 minutes, until nicely browned.
Pile equal amounts of meat on the bottom half of each roll and top with pickle slaw. Put the top half of the roll on each sandwich, press gently, and serve.
Pickle Slaw
Makes 3½ to 4 cups
1 cup thinly shredded green cabbage
1 cup thinly shredded red cabbage
1 cup julienned baby dill pickles
½ cup julienned carrots
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 jalapeño chile peppers, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon smoked or kosher salt
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
In a large bowl, stir together the cabbages, pickles, carrots, onion, and jalapeños. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate the slaw for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
Bacon, Pesto, Pasta Salad
Serves 6 to 8
1 pound rotini pasta
8 slices cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1 cup roasted red pepper strips (two 4-ounce jars)
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup sundried tomatoes
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped garlic
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil
In a medium saucepan, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, transfer to a dish to cool to room temperature. The pasta can be chilled until ready to use.
In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the bacon, parmesan, roasted peppers, onion, and sundried tomatoes.
In food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse the basil with the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Slowly drizzle the olive oil through the feed tube into the pesto and pulse until smooth. Spoon the pesto over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours to give the flavors time to blend. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with parmesan.
Mini Football Cakes with Coconut-Mascarpone Frosting
1 standard size box of chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup of mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup of shredded coconut
1 container of store brought white frosting
1 container of store brought chocolate frosting
Directions: Bake the cake mix on a 9x11 sheet as directed by the box.
In a bowl mix the chocolate frosting, mascarpone cheese and coconut. Mix until smooth.
Once the cake has cooled, take a football shaped cut-out and press into cake. Once you are done, ice each football with the chocolate frosting. Place a small amount of white frosting in a Ziploc bag. Twist so that all frosting is in one corner and snip the very edge to create white "football lace" lines.


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Diversionary announces casting for 'The Divine Sister'Around the City, Online Only Friday, May 3rd, 2013
SAN DIEGO – Diversionary Theatre have announced complete casting for its production of The Divine Sister written by Charles Busch and directed by Glenn Paris. Performances begin at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. in San Diego May 23.
The cast includes Maggie Carney as Mrs. Levinson, Yolanda Franklin as Sister Acacius, Lauren King as Agnes, Dangerfield G. Moore as Jeremy, Daren Scott as Mother Superior, and Jacque Wilke as Sister Walburga.
Do nuns really have more fun? The Divine Sister is an inspired homage to every Hollywood film ever centered on the convent. Written by Charles Busch (the comic genius behind such classics as The Tale of the Allergists Wife; Die, Mommie, Die!; Psycho Beach Party; and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom), this is the gleefully twisted tale of an indomitable Mother Superior trying to cope with a young postulant experiencing "visions," a sensitive schoolboy in need of mentoring, a mysterious nun visiting from Berlin, and a former suitor intent on luring her away from her vows. No nun, whether singing or flying, is spared and no Mary is left un-hailed in this loving parody that dares to take a look beneath the habit.
The creative team for Diversionary Theatre's production of The Divine Sister includes Matt Scott (Scenic Design), Luke Olson (Lighting Design), Blair Nelson (Sound Design), Corey Johnston (Costume Design), David Medina (Prop Master), Bret Young (Producer) and John E. Alexander (Executive Director).
The Divine Sister opened for a successful and critically acclaimed run in September 2012 at the Soho Playhouse where Ben Brantley of The New York Times called it a "gleefully twisted tale …. Mr. Busch's freshest, funniest work in years, perhaps decades." The New York Post calls Busch "as much of a beloved classic as the movie heroines he impersonates in performances that are half loving tribute, half wicked spoof."
Evoking such films as The Song of Bernadette, The Bells of St. Mary's, The Singing Nun, and Agnes of God, The Divine Sister tells the story of St. Veronica's indomitable Mother Superior who is determined to build a new school for her Pittsburgh convent. Along the way, she has to deal with a young postulant who is experiencing "visions," sexual hysteria among her nuns, a sensitive schoolboy in need of mentoring, a mysterious nun visiting from the Mother House in Berlin and a former suitor intent on luring her away from her vows.
Previews begin May 23 with an official opening of June 1. The production is scheduled to run through June 30. Tickets are now available online at www.diversionary.org,by calling 619-220-0097 or in person by visiting 4545 Park Blvd. in San Diego. Single ticket prices ranges from $25-51 (Prices are subject to change).
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