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A look at what students prayed and hoped for while waiting for CET counselling
It is counselling season at the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Anxious parents and students queue up outside the premises waiting for their shot at the seat selection procedure. As the ranks go higher, so do the stakes. It's almost a nail-biting finish for many.
While most of them come with a long priority list and have weighed their options, others find that their favourite college does not show up on the display screen.
A week into the counselling procedure, The Hindu EducationPlus went to the KEA premises to check out the activity.
Adrenaline levels were high and nervous students found that the seats in the chosen colleges were getting over too fast. So, how has it been so far? Which is the most preferred course and how have students strategised before facing the counselling? Here's what they had to say:
Rameshwari (Hubli): I am interested in research. Even though in CET I secured 3,083 rank in medical, my preference is Bio-technology. It is a new and innovative industry with innumerable career options for anyone interested in life sciences.
There is an abundance of opportunities to make new discoveries and introduce useful innovations to the world.
I hope that I have all the chances to get a seat in one of the prestigious colleges. I have no options other than Bio-technology.
Vishwas (Udupi): I prefer Electronics and Communication. Because there are plenty of job opportunities in this arena.
Quota to the rescue?
If I do not get a seat in the first round, I will try again in casual vacancy. But I think the Kannada quota will help me. I would give my right arm to get the seat. Right now I have no other options.
Vinay (Tumkur): I have no options other than Mechanical Engineering. Even though positioned at 8,708th rank, I see a ray of hope. If I do not get a seat, I will try in casual round. Mechanical engineering comprises a range of activities including research and development, operations and maintenance.
Anything that involves the design and manufacturing of mechanical, thermal, or electronic devices and processes falls in the area of mechanical engineering. Jobs can be found in many sectors. That's why I have opted for it.
Bhagyashree Patil (Dharwad): I prefer engineering. My parents also want me to become an engineer. In CET I have secured 7,959th rank in engineering. My first preference is Electronics and Communication. Information Science is next.
Information Science is an exciting and progressive field that focuses on problem solving.
There is an increasing demand for computing professionals in a vast range of scientific, artistic and commercial settings.
I want a seat in a college in my native place and I hope that I will get it.
Priyadarshini Patil (Dharwad): In CET I have secured 2,959th rank in medical and 7,951st rank in engineering. I am not interested in the former.
Two options
I have two options in my kitty, Computer Science and Information Science.
Suppose my effort to get seat in CS and IS goes in vain, I will opt for architecture or civil. There is a big demand for civil engineers in the market and I hope to capitalise on it.
Amith Manjunath (Bangalore): I have three options in my hand. My first preference is Electronics. Telecommunication and Information Science are other two options.
I prefer to study in Bangalore for my graduation. If it is my day, I will get seat in Electronics. Good number of jobs are waiting in these three fields.


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C. Gail Summers, MD
Professor, Departments of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences and Pediatrics,
Contact Info
Professor, Departments of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences and Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
MD, University of Miami; University of Minnesota
Residency, University of Minnesota
Fellowship, University of Minnesota
Fellowhip, Children's Hospital, Washington, DC
Patient Care
Dr. Summers treats a wide range of pediatric ophthalmology issues, including strabismus, amblyopia, ptosis, and nasolacrimal disorders. Additionally, she has a special interest in genetic eye diseases, especially albinism.
Patient Care
Awards & Recognition
Research Summary/Interests
- Visual function in albinism
- Management of the mucopolysaccharidoses
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Huang N, Summers G, McCafferty B, Koozekanani D, Areaux R, Montezuma, SR. Retinal Management in Incontinentia Pigmenti: A Systemic Review and Update. Accepted. Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases (JVRD), 2018, Vol 2(1) 39-47
- Pierpont, ME, Richards, M, Engel, WK, Mendelsohn, NJ, Summers CG. Retinal dystrophy in two boys with Costello syndrome due to the HRAS p.Gly13Cys mutation. American Journal of Medical Genetics. 2017:173A:1342-1347.
- Ohden KL, Pitz S, Ashworth J, Magalhães A, Marinho DR, Lindahl P, Teär Fahnehjelm K, Summers CG. Outcomes of keratoplasty in the mucopolysaccharidoses: an international perspective. Br J Ophthalmol. 2017 Jul;101(7):909-912.
- Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. A randomized trial comparing part-time patching with observation for children 3 to 10 years of age with intermittent exotropia. Ophthalmology. 2014;121:2299-2310.
- Wilk MA, McAllister JT, Cooper RF, Dubis, AM, Patitucci T, Summerfelt P, Anderson JL, Stepien KE, Costakos DM, Connor TB Jr, Wirostko WJ, Chiang P-W, Dubra A, Curcio CA, Brilliant MH, Dubra A, Summers CG, Carroll J. Relationship between foveal cone specialization and pit morphology in albinism. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2014; 55:4186-98.
- Wilk M, Dubra A, Curico C, Brilliant M, Summers CG, Carroll J. Author Response: Relationship BetweenFoveal Cone Specialization and Pit Morphology in Albinism, IOVS, 2014, 59:5923.
- Summers CG, Connett JE, Holleschau AM, Anderson JL, DeBecker I, McKay BS, Brilliant MH. Does Levodopa improve vision in albinism? Results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol 2014;42(8):713-21.
- Radke, P, Schimmenti, LA, Bothun, ED, Summers, CG. The unique association of iris heterochromia with Hermansky Pudlak syndrome. J AAPOS. 2013; 17: 542-4.
- Lee KA, Repka MX, Melia M, Foster N, Beck R, Frick K, Summers CG, Atkinson CS, Avallone J. A comparison of treatment approaches for bilateral congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Am J Ophthalmol. 2013; 156: 1045-50.
- Ringeisen, A, Schimmenti, LA, White JG, Schoonveld C, Summers, CG. Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS5) in a nonagenarian. J AAPOS. 2013;17:334-336 (PMID 23607980)
- Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. Effect of ocular alignment on emmetropization in children <10 years with amblyopia. Am J Ophthalmol. 2012; 154: 297-302.
- Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. Intraobserver reliability of contact pachymetry in children. J AAPOS. 2012;17:144-8.
- Siatkowski RM, Good W, Quinn G, Summers CG, Tung B. Clinical characteristics of children with severe visual impairment but favorable retinal structural outcomes in the early treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ETROP) study. J AAPOS. 2012;17:129-134 (PMID 23533948)
- Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. A randomized trial comparing the cost-effectiveness of immediate office probing vs deferred facility probing for unilateral nasolacrimal duct obstruction: a randomized trial. Arch Ophthalmol. 2012;10:1525-33.
- Dijkstal JM, Cooley SS, Holleschau AM, King RA, Summers CG. Change in visual acuity in the early school years. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2012;49:81-6.
Book Chapters
- King RA, Summers CG: Albinism: Ocular and Oculocutaneous Albinism and Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome. In Cassidy SB and Allanson JE (eds): Management of Genetic Syndromes, 3rd ed., Wiley-Blackwell, New York, NY, 2010.
- King RA, Oetting WS, Summers CG, Creel DJ, Hearing VJ. Abnormalities of Pigmentation. In: Rimoin DL, Connor JM, Pyeritz RE, Korf BR, eds: Emery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics, 5th ed., New York: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2007; v. 3: pp. 3380-427.
- King RA, Oetting WS, Summers CG, Creel DJ, Hearing V: Abnormalities of pigmentation. In Emery and Rimoin (eds): Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics, 5th ed., Churchill Livingstone, New York, NY, 2005.
- King RA, Summers CG: Albinism: Ocular and Oculocutaneous Albinism and Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome. In Cassidy SB and Allanson JE (eds): Management of Genetic Syndromes, 2nd ed., Wiley, New York, NY, 2004.
- King RA, Oetting WS, Summers CG, Creel DJ, Hearing V: Abnormalities of pigmentation. In Emery and Rimoin (eds): Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics, 4th ed., Churchill Livingstone, New York, NY, 2002; pp 3731-85.
- Krivit W, Shapiro EG, Lockman LA, Summers CG, et al: Hurler Syndrome: Outcomes and planning following bone marrow transplantation. Correction of genetic diseases by transplantation, III. London: COGENT, 1995; pp 25-40.
- Egbert JE, Anderson JH, Summers CG: Nystagmus dampening surgery: cosmetic of functional? In Lennerstrand G (ed): Update on Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 1995; pp 186-189.
- Stewart SA, Summers CG, Lavoie JD, Egbert JE: Prism adaptation in variable esotropia. In Lennerstrand G (ed): Update on Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 1995; pp 217-219.
- Summers CG, Davis LK, Egbert JE: Using an occluder contact lens for amblyopia management. In Lennerstrand G (ed): Update on Strabismus Pediatric Ophthalmology, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 1995; pp 63-66.
- Shapiro EG, Lockman L, Kennedy W, Zimmerman D, Kolodny E, Raghavan S, Wiederschain G, Wenger DA, Sung JH, Summers CG, Krivit W: Bone marrow transplantation as treatment for globoid cell leukodystrophy. In Desnick RJ (ed): Treatment of Genetic Disease, Churchill Livingstone, 1991; pp 223-238.
Poster Abstract Presentations at Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
- Wilk MA, McAllister JR, Patitucci T, Dubis AM, Stepien KE, Wirostko WJ, Costakos DM, Summers CG, Brilliant MH, Carroll J. Characterizing foveal specialization in albinism using AOSLO and SD-OCT (ARVO 2013).
- Harvey PS, King RA, Summers CG: Foveal depression in albinism. Ophthalmology 2008;115:756.
- Summers CG, Kutzbach BR, Merrill K, Hogue K, Downes S, Holleschau AM: Evaluation of vision-specific quality of life in albinism. J AAPOS 2007;11:102.
- Merrill KS, Hogue K, Downes S, Kutzbach B, MacDonald JT, Summers CG: Reading acuity in albinism: Evaluation using MNREAD. J AAPOS 2007;11:97.
- Wu-Chen WY, Letson RD, Summers CG: Functional and structural outcome following lensectomy for ectopia lentis. J Am Assoc Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2004;8:102.
- Quinn GE, Dobson V, Hardy RJ, Kivlin J, Palmer EA, Phelps DL, Repka MX, Siatkowski RM, Summers CG, Tung B: Does cryotherapy affect refractive error? Results from treated vs control eyes in the multicenter trial of cryotherapy for retinopathy of prematurity (CRYO-ROP). Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1998;39:5898.
- Harrison AR, Summers CG: Corneal microcysts in incontinentia pigmenti. Inv Ophthalmol Vis Sci (suppl) 1997;38:132.
- Quinn GE, Dobson V, Barr CC, Davis BR, Palmer EA, Robertson J, Summers CG, Trese MT, Tung B: Visual acuity after vitrectomy for ROP: Follow-up at 5-1/2 years. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1996;37:S126.
- Gullingsrud EO, Summers CG: Progressive ocular abnormalities following bone marrow transplantation. Ophthalmology 1996;103:157.
- Summers CG: Association of melanin pigment with improved visual acuity in albinism. Ophthalmology 1996;103:187.

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In an opinion piece in Energy World, first published in the July/August issue by the Energy Institute www.energyinst.org
Frazer-Nash's Gas turbine specialist, Gary Lock looks at the potential damage being caused by gas turbine operators multi-starting their machines.
Initially gas turbines were designed to facilitate base loading, with minimal starts, due to changes in the industry over 500 starts per year is now common place. This puts high integrity components through multiple strain cycles which they were never designed for.
The stressed components are subjected to low cycle fatigue as well as creep damage. While it is relatively straightforward to inspect creep damage there is no easy way to assess low cycle fatigue. The most effective way of knowing how much life is left in a component is by analysis.
Lock points to the nuclear industry where Frazer-Nash has adapted and developed methodologies over the last ten years to access low cycle fatigue damage to the creep regime.
Lock concludes that it is imperative that operators recognise that multi - starting gas turbines could be resulting in higher damage than asset owners might appreciate.
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Gorgonzola Antipasto Platter
Serve a selection of cheeses with fresh fruit and crackers to start.
- 100g Gorgonzola piccante, sliced
- 100g Gorgonzola dolce, sliced
- 100g West Country Farmhouse Cheddar, sliced
- 100g Parmigiano Reggiano, chunked
- Black pepper crackers
- Grissini
- For the date and apple chutney
- 2 cloves
- 1 allspice berry
- 100ml cider vinegar
- 300g bramley apples, chopped
- 50g dates, chopped (preferably fresh)
- 50g dark brown sugar
Place all ingredients for the chutney in a heavy based saucepan, stir and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until nearly all the liquid has reduced.
Cool and chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving as part of a Gorgonzola and PDO cheese board.
Cook's tip: This is a great party platter, try serving with a garden salad. The chutney can also be made a couple of days in advance.
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Sales of major appliances generated almost $190 billion in 2016. Many of these appliances—washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves—were returned due to a single dent or scratch, but otherwise in "Like New" condition. Luckily, there's a large customer base interested in a purchasing a washer or dryer with a dent on the side, out of sight after installation; for a reduced price. Jeff Miars, owner of Camden Appliances in Southern Michigan, knows this customer base well: his family has been selling Scratch & Dent major appliances for over 40 years.
Jeff started buying appliances through B-Stock Supply about six years ago; since then he's expanded to sourcing products from our other appliance-centric marketplaces including: Frigidaire Liquidations, WhirlPool Second Channel, Almo, Sears, and Lowe's.
According to Jeff: "It's nice to see such a large array of appliance-related items to choose from. B-Stock has become our main channel for buying product."
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FX fixing controversy is so 2006: what they said back then
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Dismayed by the media coverage of the FX fixing controversy as the new Li[e]bor, which suggests the fixing practice of FX dealers, exposed to principal risk for large orders, constitutes an open-and-shut case of outright manipulation and is a new controversy? Well, continue reading.
Sympathy triggered by the regulatory assault on FX dealers would merit the world's smallest violin, given the backlash against bankers, more generally, but here's a case for the defence in Euromoney's investigation into the global FX market in 2006 that revealed the scale of the practice:
... The growing popularity of trading on a fixing rate has ensured that the practice continues. UBS is one of the few banks with the courage to admit that its traders deal ahead of fix orders. "The market maker has to risk manage in advance of the fix. Also the fix rate is made up of rate cuts before the actual fix time," says Fabian Shey, global head of FX distribution at UBS. But he stresses that the bank does not front-run client orders in order to make money.
(Shey is currently global co-head of currencies and emerging markets at Royal Bank of Scotland.)
Market participants, nevertheless, knew they were swimming in choppy regulatory waters and were unwilling to comment in public fearful of the backlash.
When this article was being researched, a senior FX figure in New York asked whether Euromoney seriously expected him to answer truthfully the set of questions posed, saying they were "too close to the bone". Every sell-side trader will have at least pre-empted or front run orders at some stage in his career. Ironically, as any FX dealer will tell you, this is often the only way to get an order filled, especially stop-losses, at anywhere near the specified rate.
[Another senior figure comments on the fix]: "A regular order goes at a price, a benchmarked price gives the trader a position at a point in time. He then has to use his judgement about management risk, so the trader will be trading before and after the fix. What he cannot do is push the market in one direction to manoeuvre prices. We have compliance involved in auditing and monitoring the process to ensure traders manage their positions, not the price."
The fix sounds like a licence to print money; for large orders it probably is. Why anybody would wish to entrust a decent-sized order to be done against a fix, especially when it is a simple version such as a print-out of where a market stood at a point in time, is almost incomprehensible and basically smacks of either incompetence or an unwillingness to take charge of risk.
But there are some advantages to the fix, as Shell's [senior dealer James] Dyas points out. "We use a fix to manage large numbers of low volume tickets to take away the administrative burden of these low value trades, and to take advantage of the additional liquidity around fix times," he says. "Fixes also provide an auditable, transparent market based rate that all of our operating companies can access and validate. Large ticket items would not, however, be traded this way. I believe that there will always be some flows within a corporation that will benefit from this process, with the efficiencies it brings."
In the main, however, our investigation painted a remarkable picture of regulators and market players largely content with the lack of best-execution regulations for the FX market, buoyed by stable spreads, apparent price transparency, innovation and the belief that players had enough skin-in-the-game to ensure a clean market.
Of course, outright collusion between FX dealers on buy/sell orders well advance of the fix is a different matter (though this would do little to affect global exchange-rate alignments given the size of the market). Do read the May 2006 investigation for a sense of how FX dealers defended the fixing practice, citing exposure to principal risk.
Even many of those charged with overseeing the FX market see no need for it to be regulated. One G7 central banker says: "In broad terms, investors are pretty well protected, due to their sophistication and the tight spreads. In terms of pricing, investors are well protected. You have to consider cost, need, feasibility and the implications of regulation. Regulation tends to lock in certain practices. The FX market has evolved in stages with the advent of new technology, from the phone to portals. Regulation would impede that and it is highly unlikely that national governments can enforce it. It's an entirely professional market and there's honour among thieves. The participants are keen on a clean market, not least because of the risk to reputation. Complaints are mainly from sophisticated, large hedge funds, which complain about front-running, or on the retail end, but here operators have become more reputable."


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People are constantly finding new causes to rally behind, but we can't change society then expect people to get better. In fact, Jesus claimed the opposite—people must change before society can get better—and He demonstrated that by loving the unlovable and caring for the rejected. Pastor Nate Heitzig challenges us to be part of the uprising of love as he explains what that means and how we can live it out.
Calvary Albuquerque is regularly host to special guest speakers. This series includes messages from many great Bible teachers including; Pancho Juarez, Mike Finizio, Don McClure, Bill Welch and others. These messages can be purchased as CDs from our online store, or by calling 1-800-922-1888.
Are we as the church to focus on bringing about social change with marches, boycotts, and protests? Are we to be more inclined to protest than to pray? Are we more interested in boycotts than we are in the salvation of family and friends? The world says if we change the structure of society, people will get better, but Jesus taught that if He changes the hearts of people, the result would be a better society. What is monumentally important is that Jesus changes the hearts of people by His love. He does this primarily through His church, as we love others as He loves them. Instead of focusing on an uprising of politics or even Christian rights, let us focus on starting an uprising of love. From 1 Corinthians 13, we consider what the love of God is and what it is not, so that we as the church can fulfill God's most important mission. As the church, has our attention on what is momentarily important diminished our passion for what is monumentally important? Discuss what this means to you.
First, we consider what love is. First Corinthians 13:4-7 is the most comprehensive description of love in all Scripture. It focuses on what love is and what love does, as well as on what love is not and what it does not do. Love doesn't just talk—it walks. Read 1 John 3:18. What does this mean to you? Love doesn't just make you feel something; it makes you do something. In essence, 1 Corinthians 13 is a portrait of Jesus. Our goal should be to demonstrate this kind of love.
Now, consider what love is not.
Love is not a lot of things, but let's wrap up with a few thoughts on what love is. Here's a key thought: love "believes all things" (v. 7). It believes the best of every person. It is not suspicious or cynical. If someone is accused of wrong, love considers him or her innocent until proven guilty. Is there someone who believes the best about you even when you mess up? How do you learn to love like that and then teach it to someone else?
Finally, love endures all things (see v. 7). It refuses to give up, surrender, stop believing, or stop hoping. Love will simply not stop loving. May God help us to be loving Christians, and may Calvary be a loving church.
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- The Wedge$12.99Applewood smoked bacon, Shaft's bleu cheese, egg, cherry tomatoes, Italian and bleu cheese dressings.
- Smoked Turkey Salad$14.59Mixed field greens, crispy pancetta, goat cheese, pear, cherry tomatoes, raisins and pomegranate vinaigrette.
- House Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Homemade Soup
- BBQ Beans
- Creamy Potato Salad
- Granny Smith Apple Coleslaw
- Mac 'n Cheese
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Spicy Onion Rings
- Seasoned Shoestring Fries
- Texas Country Fries
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
- Ranch Size Baked Potatoavailable after 4:30pm
All burgers served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Onions and your choice of one fixin'
- 1/2 Lb. Angus Beef® Burger$13.59Fresh ground daily.
- South Western Turkey Burger$13.99Fresh ground turkey breast, chunks of white cheddar, kidney beans, southwestern spices, and chipotle mayo.
- Green Horn Vegetarian Burger$11.99Black beans, tomatoes, corn, green and red bell peppers combine to make this spicy vegetarian patty. Served on an egg bun.
- Side ShotsSautéed Mushrooms, pickled jalapeños or cheese (cheddar, swiss or pepper Jack) 1.29 each
Thick sliced Applewood Smoked Bacon or Avocado 1.99
- The Texas Outlaw$15.59All-natural bourbon whiskey glaze, pepper-jack cheese, Applewood smoked bacon and onion rings served on a ciabatta roll.
All sandwiches served on a soft steak roll and your choice of one fixin'
- Slow Smoked Sliced Beef Brisket(Your choice of Lean or Juicy)
Slow-smoked tender brisket in a soft roll.Lean$13.99Juicy$14.29
- Spicy Pulled Pork$13.59Tender pork mixed with spicy
sauce and topped with coleslaw in a soft roll.
- Sliced Turkey$13.29White meat, moist and tender. Served with our award-winning BBQ sauce.
- Hot Link Sausage$11.99Grandma's secret spices strike
again. yee-ha.
- Texas DipThe Lone Star State version of the French dip served with au jus.Beef Brisket$13.99Turkey Breast$13.29
- Slow Smoked Prime Rib$17.99Fresh Certified Angus Beef® prime
rib sliced thin and piled high on a toasted soft
French roll. Served with horseradish and au jus.
- Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.99with Jalapeño Coleslaw and a Honey Mustard Aioli
- Sirloin Steak Sandwich$14.79Bleu cheese crumbles, onion rings, arugula on toasted garlic bread served with au jus.
(Served 11:00 am - 4:30 pm) Lunches include your choice of any two items from "The Fixin's List."
- Pork Ribs$15.99National Award Winners! Slow-smoked
and lightly basted with sauce.
- Beef Ribs$17.59Big and meaty. Slow-smoked for hours
until they are nice and tender
- Spicy Pulled Pork$12.99
- Sliced Beef Brisket(Your choice of Lean or Juicy) Slow-smoked until it is fork tender.Lean$14.29Juicy$14.99
- Sliced Turkey$13.69All white meat, hand -carved off the bone.
- BBQ Chicken$10.79Slow-smoked for 5 hours on our
wood burning rotisserie BBQ pits
- Hot Link Sausage$12.69Grandma's secret blend of
spices makes this one hard to beat.
- Texas Size Combination$19.99Two full lunch portions of any two meats from above.
- Prime Rib$21.998 oz. cut of fresh Certified Angus Beef® prime rib served with horseradish and au jus
- Texas Trinity Combination$22.59Slow-smoked beef brisket, Award-winning pork ribs, hot link, beans, potato salad, apple coleslaw, pickles, sweet onions and white bread. Just like they do it in Austin!
- Texas-Style Brisket Chili$9.99Served with cheddar cheese, diced onion, cornbread and your choice of one fixin.
All dinners come with two fixin's from the fixin's list ~Add a third fixin' for 4.49~
- Pork RibsNational Award Winners! Slow smoked and slightly basted with sauce.Half Slab$23.99Full Slab$29.99
- Beef RibsBig and meaty.Three Bones$26.99Four Bones$29.99
- Sliced Lean Beef Brisket$19.99Seasoned and slow-smoked for up to 14 hours.
- BBQ Chicken$17.99Slow-smoked on our wood burning rotisserie.
- Sliced Turkey$18.99White meat carved right off the bone.
- Hot Links$16.99Grandma Schroeder's secret recipe.
- Combination Dinner$24.99Any three of your favorite smoked meats above.
- Rio Grande Combo Dinner$39.99Texas size portions of any three of your favorite smoked meats above. Hold on to yer hat!
- Prime RibCertified Angus Beef Served with horseradish and au jus.Ranch Hand 12-oz. Cut$27.59Trail Boss 16-oz. Cut$31.99
- Texas Trinity Combination$22.59Slow-smoked beef brisket, award winning pork ribs, hot links, beans, potato salad, apple coleslaw, pickles, sweet onions and white bread. Just like they do it in Austin! (No substitutions please)
- Chunk O' Beef Brisket$20.99Cut from the juicy part of the brisket
- Texas-Style Brisket Chili$9.99Served with cheddar cheese, diced onion, cornbread and your choice of one fixin.
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- Pork Ribs$15.99National Award Winners! Slow smoked and slightly basted with sauce.
- Beef BrisketSeasoned and slow-smoked for up to 14 hours.Lean Beef$14.29Juicy Beef$14.99
- Sliced Turkey$13.69
- BBQ Chicken$10.79Slow-smoked on our wood burning rotisserie.
- Cajun Catfish$14.99
- Prime Rib$17.59A 6 oz. cut of fresh
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Add a tossed green salad, caesar salad or a bowl homemade soup for 4.49
- Pepper Crusted Rib Eye$33.9916 oz. cut of all-natural, premium Certified Angus Beef. Topped with red wine butter, served with cheddar scalloped potatoes and griddled sweet Texas onions.
- Bacon Wrapped Baseball Steak$27.99Served with bleu cheese butter, garlic mashed potatoes and balsamic onions.
- Cajun Catfish$20.99Served with your choice of two Fresh Made Sides.
- Fresh Market FishMarket PriceServed with fresh seasonal vegetable and your choice of one side dish.
- Pork Chop$19.8912 oz Chop, glazed in bourbon BBQ sauce, fried portobello mushrooms and an apple-white bean puree.
Made fresh-from-scratch daily!
- Seasonal Veggies$5.59
- Homemade Vegetable SoupCup$3.99Bowl$5.79
- Creamy Potato Salad$5.29
- Granny Smith Apple Coleslaw$5.29
- BBQ Beans$5.29
- Texas Country Fries$4.99
- Shoestring Fries$4.99
- Sweet Potato Fries$4.99
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes$5.29
- Scalloped Potatoes$5.79
- Mac & Cheese$5.79
- Baked Potato$6.49With all the works. Available after 4:30pm.
- Coffee, Tea$3.59(Hot or Iced)
- Sweet Tea$3.59
- Soft Drinks$3.59
- Floats$4.99
- Milk$3.99
- Topo Chico Sparkling Water$3.99(12 oz Bottle)
- Henry Weinhard's Root Beer$3.99(12 oz. Bottle)
- Orange Créme Soda$3.99(12 oz. Bottle)
- Texas ''Mud"$6.59A warm, chocolate brownie with a scoop of
vanilla ice cream topped with fresh whipped cream,
then topped with Hershey's chocolate syrup
- Banana Pudding$4.29Another traditional dessert in Austin, Texas... A BBQ
palate cleanser! We make ours fresh-from-scratch
daily, using only top-quality ingredients!
- Apple Crisp$6.79Made daily! A delicious, crunchy oat-nut crust top,
filled with fresh-baked cinnamon apples!
Served a la mode
- Berry Cobbler$6.99We fresh-bake 'em every day in their own bowls,
covered with a flaky, golden brown crust!
Served ala mode.
- Bread Pudding$5.99We make it with raisins, vanilla, cream and a brown
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To close the Young Guns of Wine Festival last night, the winner of the award for 2010 was announced at The Supper Club. This notable award in wine making by a young winemaker was given to Rollo Crittenden of Crittenden Estate on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. After working both in the wine industries at home and abroad in California, Oregon, Italy and the Hunter Valley, Crittenden has won the award for his work tending to the vineyards at the family winery.
Rollo struck a cord for his wine making in many categories including style, packaging and pitch, and was presented the wine bottle/gun barrel trophy by a panel of wine industry types including chief judge Nick Stock, Young Gun of Wine founder Rory Kent, wine writers Max Allen and Philip Rich, and last year's winner Colin McBryde of Some Young Punks.
Also announced at the event last night was the winner of the People's Choice Award, with Franco d'Anna of Hoddles Creek taking out the popularly voted accolade. D'Anna too has wine trade in his blood, making the winning pinot blanc for his family's winery, also in Victoria.


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Being convicted of driving under the influence means you might have to face some rather daunting penalties. Even a run-of-the-mill DUI conviction in Illinois can carry lengthy jail time, hefty fines and a loss of driving privileges. These are all criminal penalties, but unbeknownst to some people, you can also face civil penalties for violations of Illinois' DUI laws that can affect your day-to-day life in many ways. One of these civil penalties of DUI is a statutory summary suspension, which can cause you to temporarily lose your driving privileges.
What is a Statutory Summary Suspension?
Like all states, Illinois has an implied consent law, which states that all those who are driving on Illinois roads or hold an Illinois driver's license have given their implicit consent that police may perform a chemical test on their blood, breath or urine if police have reason to suspect that the person was driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. The statutory summary suspension policy allows the Illinois Secretary of State's Office to suspend the driver's license of any person who fails a chemical test, refuses to take a chemical test or does not finish a chemical test.
Consequences for Failed or Refused Chemical Tests
Failing a chemical test means that you were found to have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or more, a THC concentration of 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of whole blood or a trace of any other type of drug, legal or illegal. Failing a chemical test a first time will result in a six-month driving suspension. Failing a chemical test a second or subsequent time within five years of the first means you will face a one-year driving suspension....


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Sun Toi – Kung Fu Ancestral Altar
An old article by Gene Ching, published in "Inside Kung Fu" magazine in 1992. The article is about "Sun Toi", Kung fu Altar. Right click to save/download the images. Enjoy and Share.
Lion Dance – Dim Jing
29 January, 2018 Loong Fu Team Since the Chinese New Year is just round the corner we thought we share the following PDF document which outlines a basic, Lion Dance Dim Jing Ceremony & Verse. Enjoy and share. [pdf-embedder...
Anecdotes of Lam Sai Wing
Anecdotes of Lam Sai Wing. Some interesting stories about the life of the legendary Hung Kuen Master Lam Sai Wing
Lam Chun Sing Sifu – Gung Gee Fook Fu Kuen
12 January, 2018 Below video is Lam Chun Sing Sifu, performing the second part of Gung Gee Fook Fu Kuen in Zhengzhou, China, 2004.
The Forms of Hung Gar
Featuring Y.C. Wong Sifu, an old Inside Kung Fu magazine article by Jane Hallander, about The Forms of Hung Gar.
Lam Family Dit Da
January, 2018 Original article by Reggie Cheong-Leen An old magazine article by Reggie Cheong-Leen, about Lam Family and Dit Da Medicine. Click on the images to enlarge. Right click to save/download the images.


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Can't get enough of Disney? Can't get enough of The Main Street Mouse? Did you know we have a YouTube Channel with hundreds of amazing videos that will make you feel like you are back in the magic? Don't know how to find us on YouTube? Follow along and we'll take it step-by-step so you don't miss a minute of the fun! You can download the YouTube app (Google Play or I tunes) and search Continue Reading
Ride the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train…. No FastPass needed!
As locals, we basically are NEVER able to get Fastpasses for the beloved Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom. There aren't ever any passes available, so we have to wait in the super long line. Well, here's a clip of one of the times we actually waited and took a ride on the mine train! It's such a smooth and enjoyable attraction, one of my favorites! Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to Continue Reading
A Special Goodnight at Epcot (video)
Flashback Friday! Disney always is adding extra magic for their guests, especially at Christmas time. One special addition I really enjoy is their own kiss Goodnight at Epcot. As you are leaving Epcot during the holidays, Spaceship Earth has a goodnight message in various languages, it's awesome. We took video last weekend and wanted to share with you. You can watch the goodnight wishes from Epcot below! Don& Continue Reading
Take a Ride on the Ferry Boat to the Magic Kingdom! (video on the link)
Re-Post! On lovely Florida days, it's nice to take the Ferry Boat over to the Magic Kingdom. Not only do you get a pleasant breeze off the water, you also get to see the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian, and get an awesome view of the front of the Magic Kingdom. Here's a clip of our boat ride to the Magic Kingdom from last weekend. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more! Thanks a Continue Reading
Take a Ride on Test Track at Epcot in HD!
Recently we headed over to Epcot and went on one of our kids favorite attractions, Test Track! We brought the camera with us and got footage of the ride in HD, it came great! Take a ride on on Test Track on the link below! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more! Continue Reading
Disney California Adventure's Pixar Play Parade!
Today's video from our West Coast journey is from Disney California Adventure! In the afternoon time they have the Pixar Play Parade! It's so much fun, and we wanted to share our footage with you! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more! Thanks and enjoy! Continue Reading
The New "Disney Movie Magic" Projection Show at Hollywood Studios! (video)
Recently, Disney's Hollywood Studios added a new nighttime projection show, Disney Movie Magic. This presentation begins before the Star Wars Galactic Spectacular, and we finally got a chance to go over to record the show. Just like with Christmas time, the Studios have added some extra fun for the evening, and Disney Movie Magic is great to watch. Some of our favorite Disney movies are featured during the s Continue Reading
Re-Post! Closing Time at the Magic Kingdom! #wdwbde
Re-posting in case you missed it! Enjoy! ~M Have you ever stayed past park closing time at the Magic Kingdom? I have, but it was almost three years ago, and I haven't done it since. Last night, we got the chance to stay late, and I had forgotten how amazing it really is. The Magic Kingdom closed early last night, 10 o'clock. That's unusual for a Friday, but I digress. A big reason we never Continue Reading
Watch Festival of the Lion King in HD!
Festival of the Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom is a fan favorite for guests, ourselves included. The cast of this show does an amazing job, and kids of all ages leave the Harambe Theater with a smile on their faces! Last night we got this awesome footage of Festival of the Lion King, shot in HD! See the show on the link below! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel as well! Thanks and Continue Reading
Wide Angle HD View of Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade! (video)
I love the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom! We try to watch it from different locations, so we can find the best view. On Monday, we watched the parade to the left side of Cinderella Castle, and got an AMAZING view with magical footage! Watch the Festival of Fantasy Parade, wide angle in HD on the link below! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more! Continue Reading
Another look at Frozen Ever After at Epcot (video below)
Frozen Ever After at the Norway Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase has been open since last June, but it's still such a popular attraction, with long lines. As Annual Pass Holders, it's almost impossible for us to score a FastPass for Frozen Ever After, but yesterday we managed to get one! Being that we hadn't been on this ride since last Summer, we brought the camera and recorded a new Continue Reading


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Curvy Girls Dolls Kickstarter for Plus Sized Balljoint Doll – Get the doll for just a $25 pledge!
Hey please check out this kickstarter for a plus size balljoint doll. It's 11 inches tall, so it's tiny. About the height of a Barbie. But look at its voluptuous body. Barbie ain't got curves like this girl :) The doll is jointed. Yes, there are Barbies these days who are jointed too. But this doll improves on that joint system by special ankle joints that allow the doll to wear ANY style of shoes, from flats to high heels, and anything in between. The dolls were designed by a mother of an interracial family who wanted dolls that looked more like herself and her children. The intent of the Curvy Girls movement is to promote body positivity at a young age and teach that Amazing Comes in Every Size #ACES. I backed the pledge at the $40 level which allows me to select which dollRead More


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Bud Light Seltzer Comes to Tri-Valley!
January 10th 2020 | From TriValley1
New Year, New Brands!
We're pumped to start the new year right and launch not only a new flavor from Anheuser-Busch, but a whole new line- Bud Light Seltzer is now available in stores in four exciting flavors! To find out more, visit their website and discover the newest entry into the Bud Light brand family!


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Traditional Irish and Celtic music session.
Come join us for an evening of jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and songs. All levels of musicians and singers in the Celtic tradition are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to join us in a relaxed low pressure environment.
Hosted by Rick Weaver, Fred Gilmartin and Terry Hartzell.
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Mon, 29 February 2016
Mia Marchant is the host of Cynical Cartoons and Adam Sandcast. Mia is also a freelance podcast editor (hire them) and film student. In this episode we chat about his love of bad movies and television, The Flash (spoilers!), what is like to watch every Adam Sandler movie, his writing process and more.
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Karly Beaumont is the host of That Pop This Life and Talking Shondaland on the Core Temp Arts Network which she runs. Karly started working in theater, then began making films, and is now taking her to talents the the podcasting world. In this episode Karly chats about raising children with with non traditional gender roles, all things comedy, television and more.
Karly online-Coretemparts.com, @KarlyVision,
Lets Chat online-Themisfitsnetwork.com, @letschatpodcast, Facebook
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Mon, 15 February 2016
Adrian King (Adrian Has Issues) and Jason Madden (Bus Stop Podcast) and I at one point in our life were huge Blink 182 fans. In this episode we discuss our love of the pop punk trio, their career, our favorite and least favorite albums, our thoughts of the recent Tom Delonge saga and Matt Skiba joining the band and much more.
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Ana-Maria Leonte is an actor who plays Dasha Promenti in Star Wars The Force Awakens. Ana chats about growing up in Romania, moving to London, the audition process, the secrecy filming Star Wars, fun stories from the set, being directed by J.J Abrams, her passion for how technology about how tech is changing the world, and much more.
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Ray Harkins is the host of The 100 words Or Less (Jaberjaw Network) a podcast that dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places. Ray chats about his time playing in the band Taken, his work with Peta 2, staying straight edge, veganism, the hardcore/punk scene, touring, his work with Midroll and much more.
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The Gambia is becoming one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Here are ten reasons, why you should visit the smiling coast.
- The Gambia is the kind of holiday destination suitable for every type of vacation, whether it is a summer vacation for the entire family or a romantic getaway for honeymooners.
- The beaches of The Gambia are great places to frolic in the warm water and get oneself a golden tan. In addition to this, they also offer plenty of entertainment options, with activities like surfing, fishing or just making sand castles...
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It's estimated that some 25% of today's U.S. workers aged 20 to 50 years old will become disabled before the age of 67.1 Yet less than one-fourth of U.S. consumers have enough emergency savings to cover six months or more of their expenses.2 For these employees, even a minor illness can cause financial hardship, and a serious health problem or injury could be financially devastating. Unum Disability Insurance can safeguard against the unexpected expenses of being out of work and help employees.


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Lottie Ryan is our newest Ambassador!
2FM presenter and entertainment reporter Lottie Ryan pledges her support for the beloved children's hospital #TempleStreetKids
Broadcaster Lottie Ryan paid a very special visit to Temple Street Children's Hospital this month where she was announced as an official ambassador. The 2FM presenter and entertainment reporter celebrated her new role as an ambassador for the beloved children's hospital by dropping into the wards and meeting some of its little stars.
Lottie hosts 'The Early, Early Breakfast Show' every weekend and is the daily entertainment reporter on 2FM. The announcement comes as Temple Street Foundation continues its ambitious campaign to raise €5 million to build a much needed Neurology and Renal Outpatients Unit.
Paediatric Neurology and Renal treatment are two of the hospital's major specialties, and the expert care in these units is a life-line for over 6,000 children from all over Ireland each year.
"I'm excited to join forces with Temple Street Children's Hospital as an ambassador. The work that's done here is exceptional. The patients and staff need every bit of support they can get. The courage and bravery that these kids show is inspiring. If there's anything I can do to help them on their journey I feel very honoured."
Lottie is no stranger to Temple Street and remembers her own childhood visits:
"Anyone I know has had a connection with the hospital in some form or another. I know I ended up in here on numerous occasions with broken bones growing up! Fingers crossed we can all work together to improve any and everyone's experience who needs the hospital's services."
"We are thrilled to welcome Lottie on board as an official ambassador for Temple Street. Lottie knows Temple Street well and has a strong connection with the hospital. She knows the amazing work that happens here every single day and we are so delighted that she has pledged to support Temple Street in this way."


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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Paracombe Cabernet Sauvignon is a single vineyard wine with grapes harvested exclusively from the Paul and Kathy Drogemullers vineyard from Cabernet vines planted in 1992. The fruit was harvested early to mid-April, fermented in small open tanks and hand plunged. Once pressed the wine was left to mature in French Oak 18 months. Paracombe Cabernet Sauvignon presents deep, colour in the glass with rich, full fruit flavour. The bouquet has a delicious mix of aromas including cherries, blackcurrant and spicy notes. The palate backs up with generous, juicy flavour. Enjoy ripe currants and berries textured with hints of fine, spicy tannins with a leisurely, long, finish. Drinking well now, this wine promises to reward further still with age. A smooth, silky wine sure to put a smile on your face.
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At Busworld in Kortrijk, Belgium, Scania unveils the hybrid Scania Interlink Low Decker and premieres the battery electric Scania Citywide bus.
With the addition of hybrid technology, Scania now meets the entire scope of alternatives for suburban and intercity operations. The Scania Interlink Low Decker is presently available for diesel, biodiesel, HVO, CNG/CBG, ethanol and, with the latest addition, hybrid. It complements the Scania Citywide Low Entry Suburban, which is also available for the full range of alternative fuels as well as in a hybrid mode.
"The accelerating urban growth in the world is largely rapid suburbanisation rather than expanding city centres. That means longer commuter trips to work and, in fact, suburban public transport presently consumes three times more fuel than city centre transport. Thus, we need a greater focus on finding non-fossil alternatives for these journeys," says Karin Rådström, Head of Buses and Coaches at Scania.
Scania is also premiering its battery electric Scania Citywide Low Floor bus at Busworld. This bus will go on sale in 2018.
"Scania has the most comprehensive range with the widest selection of alternative fuels in the market," says Rådström. "Scania provides operators with an outstanding freedom of choice to, with retained total operating economy, make the necessary shift to more sustainable passenger transport services."
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In very hot heat, it only takes a short walk to the station and a stuffy tube ride to have all your make-up artistry end up on your chin. Not a good look. Stop this from happening with a little before and after preparation. I was introduced to Elemis Pro-Radiance Flash Balm via Red Magazine's gift giveaway this summer. Applied before your usual foundation, it gives a glowing base that stays put all day long, for added staying power swipe over Chantecaille's Protection Naturelle to set your make-up. Mid- afternoon touch-ups with this handy brush tube will keep you looking fresh and glowing until evening. Looking for an eye-pencil that doesn't smudge and never ends up anywhere else apart from where you applied it? Then Nars Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner is the one for you.
Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino Body Oil was what I treated myself to. After spending a hot day by the pool, it's the perfect 2-1 product after a cooling shower. The luxurious quality oil moisturises, whilst the summer fragrance, reminiscent of hot sunny days and nights in the Italian Riviera, lightly scents the skin without any need for spritzing a fragrance which can feel heavy on a hot day.
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Minimal Black Poncho: Bik Bok | Denim & Shirt: Weekday | Handbag & Jewellery: Vintage | Ankle Boots: Buffalo
All-black-everything is my favourite colour combination. As paradox as it may sound: It really brightens up my days. If I combine different fabrics, materials and cuts, and if there's some tiny colourful accessories that go along with my outfit (e.g. jewellery or a bag), I probably find black all-over the most interesting tone I can think of.
This autumn, I've been completely fallen for ponchos and capes, too. Since it's been warmer than usually in autumn season, my new ponchos dealt quite well with the temperatures which where too cold for cardigans on the one hand, but still too warm for winter jackets on the other hand. Plus, I love the oversized look of ponchos combined with skinny jeans.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! It's finally Friday again – and it feels good. I'm on way my to an arts conference right now (and need to catch my train soon), trying to get inspired by some smart talks. Probably the best way to sound the bell for a productive Friday afternoon! x


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Location can be a deciding factor for many individuals when buying a home. Most families overlook cities while they are searching for their future forever home. However, Philadelphia is a city that has a lot to offer families looking to move. Over the last couple of years Philadelphia's economy has been steadily improving, specifically in the education and healthcare sectors. There has also been revitalization in many different neighborhoods that makes Philly a great place to live. However, these aren't the only reasons why living in Philly is the best. There are a multitude of attractions that make Philly amazing!
The History
When it comes to history, Philadelphia has a lot to brag about. Several firsts have taken place in Philly and its citizens take great pride in the history of the city. From being the birthplace of the nation to having the first American University to offer undergrad and graduate degrees, there is much more to Philly than cheesesteaks. The city shines a light on the historical importance that it played throughout American history. You can step back in time by visiting a multitude of historical buildings or landmarks found within the city. The Betsy Ross house, the Liberty Bell, and the Botanical Gardens are only a few of the attractions Philly has to offer.
Foodie Paradise
Yes, Philadelphians love their share of cheesesteaks, pretzels, and hoagies, but Philly is a foodie paradise that offers a vast array of good eats. From the Italian Market to top-notch 5-star restaurants, there is always a place to eat in Philly. If you are an exotic eater, you'll absolutely fall in love with the array of flavors that the city has to offer.
Invested in the Arts
Rocky didn't have to run up the steps to put the Philadelphia Art Museum on the map. Known for being one of the biggest museums in the country, it houses a wide range of paintings and artifacts that draw in thousands. The Art Museum plays a huge part in Philly culture as well as the smaller, but super unique Barnes Foundation. However, the city goes above and beyond when it comes to celebrating the arts. Many artists flock to the city and create a unique atmosphere that can't be rivaled. In fact there are six top art schools in the area, making Philly perfect for any artsy type or those who appreciate the arts.
Families Embracing the City
Recently a lot of families have been embracing the city due to the numerous family-friendly activities it offers. The city offers great park systems, the perfect outdoor space for kids to run around and play. There is also a long list of museums including the Please Touch Museum and the Franklin Institute to explore with the whole family, making it the ideal for young families to explore and have fun.
Philly Loves Their Sports Teams
Everyone knows that Philadelphia absolutely LOVES their sports teams. Philadelphians are always cheering on our home teams throughout the year! From the Philadelphia Flyers to the Phillies, Sixers, and the NFL Super Bowl 52 champs Philadelphia Eagles (Fly Eagles Fly!), the city is always buzzing with Philly Sports Pride, which is always an electrifying feeling!
Considered the Best Place to Visit in U.S.
Recently, Philadelphia has been considered one of the best places to visit in the U.S. It's no wonder! Philly has a long list of activities to participate in and places to tour. From historical landmarks to fantastic shopping and food you will never be bored in Philly. Whether you're just visiting or if you're considering moving to Philly, you won't be disappointed.


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Don't get me wrong, Democrats have been my party for my entire life and probably will continue to be so unless something drastic changes in the GOP's regard to income inequality, abortion, healthcare, always taking the side of the powerful, corporate donations, and especially environmental issues. Still, asking Democrats to plan and execute a successful election strategy is a lot like asking a liberal arts major to file your tax returns.
Somewhere in their convoluted logic in pressuring Al Franken to resign (over n-o-t-h-i-n-g!) they seem to think "Well, if we pressure Franken to resign, that'll make the GOP do the same thing to Roy Moore!" And then I'm presuming they lit a crack pipe, smoked it, and passed out on a bean bag chair or particularly nasty futon.
I mean, come on, if anyone screams "sexual predator" it's Al Franken, only the mildest cast member of "Saturday Night Live" ever created in what I'm assuming required a freak bolt of lightening striking an NPR host, a fuzzy sweater, and a box of "sensible glasses's frames at affordable prices." But because a washed-up "actress"/Hooters calendar model didn't like kissing him in a sketch they performed for USO troops (of all fucking places, even Franken's "sex scandals" take place in a charity capacity, that's what a mensch this guy is), he's the senate equivalent of Harvey Weinstein. Oh, and don't forget the "smoking gun" of some troops goading him into pretend squeezing her boobs for a picture perhaps meant for a reboot of "Mad Magazine." I mean, what a scandal! If only this were 1957 and I gave a shit…
Meanwhile, Roy Moore molested or had sex with a gaggle of girls in their early teens, and several eye witnesses in Gadsden (where Moore is from and not far from my hometown, hooray! Notoriety!) say Moore was so shameless in his pursuit of young girls, that they literally banned him from the Gadsden mall. Let's see…a visual gag and a skit on a USO tour vs. being banned from a public space for essentially wearing a trenchcoat to a school yard….hmmm, "Alabama Liberal, are you sure these aren't exactly the same thing?" FUCKING YES!
You would think Democrats had learned their lesson getting rid of most of their other "male stars under 70" (an increasingly sparse category) like Mr. Huma Abedin (Anthony Weiner), the toughest Wall Street critic around Elliot Spitzer, former presidential candidate Gary Hart, and especially the last deep-South Southern senator/VP nominee/Presidential candidate/haircut-model John Edwards, airbrushed out of the party forever for having an affair that resulted in a child. I mean, gee, where does he think he is, a place that has religious freedom and doesn't practice Sharia law?
Now, Democrats are even retroactively saying Bill Clinton should've resigned over the costliest blowjob in human history. [Unless I'm not totally well-versed in my ancient Romans, and the sacking of Rome was because a guard was getting a blowjob instead of watching the gates.] That's right, Democrats are so anguished over the one time they didn't immediately tar, feather, and run a sexually active male out of the party, they're still torn up about it 20 years later.
And it's already been said that plenty of potential 2020 nominees shouldn't even consider running over allegations that've been made over the years, like Al Gore's penchant for "happy" massages or Gavin Newsome's rumored affairs or Joe Biden merely presiding over the senate hearings of Anita Hill in an unfavorable way. That's how bad it's gotten, not being nicer to a sexual harassment victim 30 years ago is as bad as if you did it yourself. I'm just glad we're focused on important issues like Al Gore's massages instead of seriously considering the founder of the internet, the biggest anti-Iraq War voice in 2002/03, and the tireless champion against climate crisis. Thank God, our priorities are straight, even as we repeatedly scream at the rightwing for being uptight moral scolds denying people their right to privacy and sexual freedom. [Don't forget, Roy Moore initially got famous over ramming the Ten Commandments down people's throats and denying gay couples the right to marry. Yuk yuk, what a card.]
I was completely on board with national people finally giving a shit about Roy Moore because they started out with the hypocrisy angle. How could this Kris-tian demagogue commit so many wrongs in his personal life while bullying gay couples and atheists? It was yet the latest example of how the religious really are no different from the non-religious, and it's just a matter of how high your tolerance for fantasy is.
But that has instead spiraled into a convoluted strategy for the Democrats to—once again—showcase how much better they are than the Republicans. And for the American public to—once again—not give a shit. Did Democrats not learn that voters really and truly don't care about this in the age of Trump? For a year, it was "Trump's a racist, a sexist, an Islamophobe, a Xenophobe, and a raging misogynist!" And Trump voters said "Does he have bad qualities too?"
Does it make sense to ask a sitting senator and name-brand Democrat to resign in the hopes that it might, somehow, one day, kinda, sorta pressure Alabama Republicans on the other side of the country to give a shit about Roy Moore's indiscretions and maybe vote for Doug Jones (who is great, and people should vote for him), who could easily be voted out next cycle or whenever Kay Ivey feels like calling another special election? Democrats are squeezing the bird in the hand to death in hopes that'll make the bird in the bush see how great a person they are, but it'll most likely backfire and be seen by Alabama voters as yet another attempt by fellow Americans to shame them or manipulate their election results. We're so paranoid of people manipulating this race, lots of Republicans voted for Roy Moore simply because Luther Strange was Mitch McConnell's pick. Republican voters are being driven more by ideology than the personal character of the politicians they're electing. And I don't think it would be a bad idea at all for Democrats to adopt at least a little of that attitude. No man is perfect, but it turns out you just might need a few to put together a successful political coalition.


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The reunion, when it came, happened so quickly that today Vanian still doesn't think they ever really broke up. In August, Scabies and Sensible agreed to play a few shows as The Doomed with Lemmy on bass. James was not invited, nor did he participate in the band's subsequent recordings. "Brian has a pure rock'n'roll philosophy – keep it real, crank the guitar, thrash the drums, keep it raw, avoid studio effects, no flanging, synths, dubs, he's been true to that all his life," says Sensible. "I respect that. It was his mission when I met him and it's never changed. But I love playing with sound and want to try everything. I wanted to hear punk rock with a psychedelic tinge. We decided early on never to make the same record over and over – and we never did."
Without James, Vanian, Sensible and Scabies enjoyed the chance to flex their songwriting chops. Signed to Chiswick, they found themselves with an unexpected hit on their hands – "Love Song". The powerful Algy Ward was now on bass, and he recalls how Roger Armstrong would encourage them to experiment at RMS rehearsal studio in Selhurst. "They'd give us money and tell us to go and make some noise somewhere else." Here, Sensible and Scabies could trial a diverse range of ideas: piano ballads, soundscapes, hard rock and shiny pop. It was an impressive package: Scabies brought raw power, Sensible had the melodies and Vanian provided atmosphere. But the philosophy remained the same: anything goes. Machine Gun Etiquette, released in November 1979, kicked off an unusually fertile period for the band, including The Black Album and Strawberries. Yet though The Damned gave full rein to their creative impulses, with satisfying results, they weren't averse to indulging in their beloved toilet humour. Quite literally, as it transpired. "All through Strawberries, there's a noise between the tracks," says Vanian. "What nobody knows is that it's a toilet being flushed. On other songs we used an egg whisk and slowed it down with loads of reverb. We used the sound of jeans being torn. We always wanted to add something that would make a difference."
But the band still couldn't break through. They had a reputation as troublemakers that discouraged major labels. Eddie & The Hot Rods' Paul Gray replaced Algy Ward on bass in 1979 and he recalls, "The consensus in the industry was that we were too rough to handle – nobody could tell us what to do."
Sensible and Scabies were usually at the centre of any trouble. Andy Le Vien, who ran RMS in Selhurst, had to ban them after they set off a fire extinguisher. "I was terrified when they came in," he says. "They had a reputation of being rough boys but tended to keep the incidents between themselves rather than taking them out on the studio. One time they had a terrible fight and ended up embedding a guitar into a concrete wall. They were very volatile, but they were very young."
On another occasion, Chiswick suggested they hire a barge for rehearsals. "The idea was that if we were on a barge, we wouldn't just go down the pub," says Gray. "Firstly, Vanian never turned up, then Captain and Rat made me send my bass back so there would be more room for beer. We spent the entire week going up and down the canal, stopping at every pub, shooting people with air rifles and filling the locks with washing-up liquid so the bubbles went over the side as we revved the engine. There was no music. We set a mattress on fire and the boat was shot to pieces. We had to abandon it, 'cos it was sinking."
Eventually, Gray walked out in '83 after a row with Scabies. Meanwhile, Captain Sensible had become an unlikely solo star, scoring a No 1 with "Happy Talk". His success allowed old rivalries to bubble, but it also highlighted the problem with
the band's image. Scabies, Sensible and Vanian presented three alternative visions that made it had to work out which clan The Damned belonged to – punk, pop or goth. Scabies had one solution for both these problems. "We did The Young Ones in 1984 and I looked at the band and thought there was one person who looked like the odd man out and he was in the red beret and tutu," says Scabies. Sensible was out as the band focused round Vanian. "We did punk, we did experimental, now it was time to be commercial," says Scabies. The Damned went goth.
Vanian's colleagues describe the singer as an "enigma", but all agree that he loved to wear black. "Dave was always so mysterious," says Roger Armstrong. "You'd never catch him out. Once I saw him at his place. He was working on his bike in his overalls. I thought I'd finally caught him dressed down but when he took off his overalls, he was wearing an immaculate white shirt and pressed trousers underneath."
With Bryn Merrick and Roman Jugg on bass and guitar, The band signed to a major and cut their most unified LP since their debut. Phantasmagoria (1985) brought chart success and fans went along with it – Scabies recalls the punks moving to the front for "New Rose", to be replaced by goths when they played "The Shadow Of Love". Vanian was tickled by the sudden transformation in his mates.
"To look a certain way takes a bit more work," he says, "and I'd be smirking as they stood in front of a mirror crimping their hair."


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