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Tadka Indian Menu
- Soups/Salads/Starters
- Tandoor/Rice
- Roti aur Naan
- Curries
- Raitas/Pappadam
- Desserts/Beverages
Birbali Shorba | 3
Shorba made from fresh tomatoes and orange segments with a flavor of aromatic herbs and roasted cumin
Mulligatawny Soup (Veg/Chicken) | 3/4
A traditional peppered spiced pea and lentil soup
House Salad | 4
Cucmbers, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, garbanzo beans, tossed in house dressing
Onion Salad | 2
Raw onion rings, whole chilies, lemon wedges, seasoned with salt, pepper, chat masala
Vegetarian Samosa (2) | 4
Crispy pastries filled with delicately spiced potatoes and peas
Pakora | 5
Assortment of vegetables dipped in batter and deep fried
Potato and Cashew Rolls (4) | 5
Deep fried spiced hash potato nuggets mixed with toasted cashew nuts
Aloo Moti Tikki (4) | 5
Paneer and potato cakes coated with sago - deep fried
Paneer Pakora | 6
Spiced paneer dipped in batter and deep fried
Chilgoza Kurkuri (4) | 6
Cheese, portabella mushrooms, pine nuts and sun dried tomatoes with dry red chili wrapped in filo and fried
Bhindi Amchur | 6
Deep fried wafer thin slices of okra sprinkled with tangy spices
Vegetarian Platter (2 pieces each) | 9
A variety of Pakora, Samosa, Aloo Moti Tikki
Non Vegetarian
Keema Samosa (2) | 6
Crispy pastries filled with delicately spiced minced lamb & peas.
Chicken Pakora | 6
Boneless chicken marinated with spices and deep fried in batter
Machchi Amritsari | 7
Fried fillet of fish matured in a rich spicy marinade of dried chilies and lemon
Traditional Clay Oven Cooking-Our House Specialty
Vegetable Seekh Kebab | 11
Tender rolls of succulent vegetable minced, skewered and grilled over hot ambers
Paneer Tikka | 12
Paneer marinated with yogurt cooked over hot ambers and mixed with sauteed onions, peppers and tomatoes.
Non Vegetarian
Tandoori Murgh (Half/Full) | 10/17
The 'King of Kebabs' - a well known Indian delicacy
Murgh Tikka | 14
Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated in spices and cooked in our tandoor
Murgh Malai | 14
Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast delicately spiced, blended with cream cheese and lemon juice, roasted in a clay oven.
Tadka Murgh Tikka | 14
Boneless Chicken breast, seasoned and finished with ginger and spices. House Specialty!!
Reshmi Kebab | 14
Tender rolls of chicken minced, skewered and grilled over hot ambers in our tandoor
Seekh Kebab | 14
Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb seasoned to perfection, skewered and grilled over hot ambers in our tandoor.
Tandoori Machi | 18
Mildly seasoned Mahi Mahi marinated in yogurt grilled to perfection in our tandoor
Tandoori Shrimp | 18
Fresh shrimp seasoned with tandoori spices and grilled on a skewer
Tadka Mix Grill | 19
Assortment of murgh tikka, tandori murgh, seekh keebab,tandoori shrimp. The best way to sample our tandoori specialties.
Basmati Chawal | 4
Fluffy white Basmati rice steamed to perfection
Jera Rice | 4
Fluffy white Basmati rice steamed and seasoned with cumin
Sabzi Pulao | 5
Pulao rice from coastal India cooked with seasonal vegetables
Tadka Vegetable Biryani | 11
Basmati rice simmered with vegetables in mace and kewra and finished in a sealed vessel
Tadka Murgh Biryani | 11
Basmati rice simmered with bone-in chicken in mace and kewra and finished in a sealed vessel
Gosht Biryani | 13
Basmati rice simmered with lamb in mace and kewra and finished in a sealed vessel
Hyderabadi Biryani (Chicken or Lamb) | 14
Basmati rice simmered with elaborate spices and cooked to perfection
Tadka Mixed Biryani | 16
Basmati rice simmered with elaborate spices, chicken, lamb, shrimp, and finished in a sealed vessel
ROTI aur NAAN (Breads)
Tandoori Roti | 2
Whole wheat bread baked in a tandoor
Rumali Roti | 4
Thin hand tossed bread cooked on a convex iron griddle
Poori | 2
Tender and puffy whole wheat bread, fried golden brown
Naan (Plain/Butter) | 2
Leavened refined flour bread made in a tandoor
Garlic Naan | 3
Leavened refined flour bread coated with garlic made in a tandoor
Bullet Naan | 3
Perfect for the spice lover. Leavened refined flour bread coated with onions and green chilies made in a tandoor
Stuffed Kulcha (Keema/Paneer) | 3
Leavened bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb or paneer
Aloo Naan | 3
Leavened bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potatoes
Onion Kulcha | 4
Leavened bread stuffed with onions and chilies
Paratha | 2
Layered whole wheat bread
Aloo Paratha | 3
Layered whole wheat bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potatoes
Lachcha/Pudina Paratha | 3
A multi layered bread from tandoor laced with clarified butter
Channa Poori | 12
Chickpeas spiced and cooked to perfection. Served with two large golden brown poori
Dal Tadka | 12
Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger & garlic simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire, enriched with cream
Peeli Daal | 10
Whipped yellow moong daal simmered until tender & tempered
Peshawari Channa | 10
Cooked chickpeas spiced with chilies and dry mango powder
Paneer Tadka | 12
Paneer batons peppered in our chef's innovative mixture of peppers, onion and herbal tomato coulis
Paneer Makhani | 12
Paneer slices in a velvety tomato gravy enriched with honey
Palak Paneer | 12
Cubes of paneer and spinach cooked to perfection
Paneer Bhurji | 12
Crumbled paneer tossed with onions and tomatoes
Mattar Paneer | 12
Cubes of paneer mixed with peas in a creamy tomato gravy
Khoya Kaju | 12
A unique gravy for a truly unique dish, seasoned with subtle spices and finished with whole cashews
Malai Kofta | 12
Mouth melting minced vegetable balls in a tomato creamy gravy
Dum Aloo Kashmiri | 12
Baby potatoes simmered in a velvety gravy of onions & tomatoes with fennel seed powder
Aloo Vindaloo | 12
Baby potatoes cooked in freshly ground Indian spices - a spicy preparation
Kalimirch Aloo | 11
Baby potatoes in crushed black pepper and curry leaves - a dry preparation
Baigan Bharta | 11
Eggplant smoked, baked and mashed and seasoned with herbs and sauteed with onions & tomatoes
Mirch Baingan Ka Salan | 11
Long hot chilies and Indian eggplant simmered in peanuts and sesame laced curry
Palak Aur Bhutte Ki Sabzi | 11
American corn kernels and spinach cooked to perfection
Methi Malai Mattar | 12
Medley of fenugreek and peas cooked in a cashew nut sauce tempered with tomatoes and spices
Vegetable Jalfrezi | 12
Combination of vegetables enhanced with fresh spices
Sabzi Kalimirch | 11
Mixed vegetables in coarsely crushed peppercorn in a white
Navrattan Korma | 11
Mixed vegetables delicately cooked in spices
Bhindi Do Pyaza | 11
Fresh okra and onions in a tangy dry preparation
Non Vegetarian
MURGH (Chicken)
Murgh Handi Lazeez | 13
Char grilled chicken simmered with tomatoes, onions and peppers, cooked in roasted cumin masala
Murgh Kalimirch | 13
Boneless chicken cooked in coarsely crushed peppercorn in a white smooth cashew paste
Murgh Makhani | 13
Boneless chicken in a velvety tomato gravy enriched with honey - an all time favorite
Murgh Korma | 13
boneles pieces of chicken cooked in a rich korma gravy
Murgh Palak | 13
Puree of spinach and boneless chicken seasoned with ginger, and cooked to perfection
Murgh Tadka | 13
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in traditional curry sauce
Murgh Kadai | 13
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with special herbs and spices
Murgh Tikka Masala | 13
Char grilled chicken served in a velvety tomato gravy
Murgh Vindaloo | 13
Spiced chicken cooked with freshly ground spices and potatoes - a spicy preparation
Murgh Methi | 13
Char grilled chicken cooked with fenugreek in a cashew nut sauce tempered with tomato and spices
Murgh Chettinad | 13
Traditional south indian preparation
GOSHT (Goat and Lamb)
Gosht Achari | 14
Spiced bone-in goat cooked in pickle masala and freshly ground spices
Ghost Vindaloo | 14
Spiced lamb cooked with freshly ground spices and potatoes - a spicy preparation
Kashmiri Rogan Josh | 14
Tender morsels of bone-in goat simmered in yogurt with Kashmiri herbs and spices - A house speciality.
Punjabi Rogan Josh | 14
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a traditional punjabi gravy
Lamb Tadka | 14
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a traditional curry sauce
Lamb Makhani Masala | 14
Seasoned boneless lamb cooked in a velvety tomato gravy, seasoned with spices
Lamb Korma | 14
Boneless pieces of lamb seasoned to perfection, and cooked in a rich korma gravy. A house specialty
Lamb Kadai | 14
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a semi dry preparation seasoned with herbs and spices.
Lamb Madras (very spicy) | 14
Boneless lamb seasoned with chilies and cooked in a fiery mixutre of spices.
MACHI aur JHEENGA (Fish and Shrimp)
Goan Machi Curry | 15
Coconut poached white fish chunks with fresh curry leaves and fenugreek - a spicy preparation
Tadka Machi Curry | 15
Tender white fish chunks seasoned and slow cooked in a traditional curry sauce
Kadhai Jheenga | 16
Shrimp with fresh peppers and onions napped in tomato gravy
Jheenga Tadka | 16
Shrimp cooked in tradition curry sauce. Seasoned to perfection
Hare Masaley Ka Raita | 4
Traditional yogurt mixed with cucumber, tomatoes and onions
Raita Tadka | 4
Home made yogurt mixed with cucumber, onions, carrots, garlic, green chilies, mustard seeds
Boondi Raita | 3
Yogurt mixed with gram flour dumplings
Plain Yogurt | 3
Indian style plain yogurt
Masala Pappadam | 3
Pappadam topped with onions, chilies and cilantro, lightly seasoned with chat masala
Gulab Jamun | 3
Sugar syrup dipped fried dumplings of milk solids, stuffed with cardamom and nuts
Halwa Dilbahar | 3
An exotic preparation of carrots with milk, garnished with raisins and nuts
Kulfi Falooda | 4
A rich and creamy homemade Indian ice cream served with vermicilli and rose syrup
Masala Tea | 2
Traditional chai from India, infused with cloves, cardamom and spices
Jaljeera | 2
A refreshing spicy drink served chilled with lemon juice, mint and gram flour dumplings
Thandai | 3
The classic cooler of almonds, rose petals, poppy and melon seeds
Lassi (Sweet/Mango/Masala) | 3
Iced yogurt churned and served as per your choice of flavors


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PARIS (Reuters) - Societe Generale
The disclosure follows a rise in pay for Jean-Laurent Bonnafe, the head of larger rival BNP Paribas
It is the latest sign that executive pay at top European banks is on the rise, despite lingering anger from investors and politicians over taxpayer-funded bailouts during the financial crisis.
BNP's net income rose 8.3 percent in 2012 to 6.55 billion euros, while SocGen's fell by two-thirds after it booked losses on operations in Russia and from selling assets.
Both SocGen and BNP have begun fresh cost-cutting plans as the weak euro zone economy threatens retail profits at home and tougher regulations squeeze corporate and investment banking.
French bankers' total pay packages are a pale shadow of the numbers seen abroad at banks such as Credit Suisse
BNP's Bonnafe was awarded 2.87 million euros in total pay for 2012 while SocGen's Oudea was awarded 2.2 million, up around one-third year-on-year in both cases.
Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank's co-CEOs each earned 4.9 million euros for 2012, while Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan was awarded 7.77 million Swiss francs ($8.12 million).
($1 = 0.7709 euros)
($1 = 0.9573 Swiss francs)
(Reporting by Lionel Laurent; Editing by Helen Massy-Beresford)

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When watching TV, do you ever get the feeling that you've seen this somewhere before? You're not alone; as you'll discover in this feature, Hollywood isn't the only manufacturer of blatant rip-offs in entertainment today. TV network executives have also, time after time, turned to Xeroxing popular shows whenever their creative ink well runs dry. While some of these shows are seen for the second-rate forgeries that they are (see: NBC's disastrous, short-lived Mad Men rip-off The Playboy Club), most of these copycats actually thrive on TV with the same audiences that enjoyed the original product. Unfortunately, this only teaches network heads to eschew original thought in favor of returning to tried-and-true formulas year after year.
In honor of the very familiar fall lineup viewers are being subjected to this fall season, including (but not limited to) NBC's White Collar/Hannibal/The Following clone The Blacklist, the Revenge-aping ABC soap Betrayal and FOX's upcoming, painfully House-like courtroom drama Rake, We Got This Covered has combed through television history to bring you five shows which spawned some of the most egregious rip-offs in TV history. Keep in mind that a lot of promising candidates didn't make the list because, though they may have intended to be carbon copies at the outset, someone somewhere managed to sneak a shred of originality in (see: BBC's Sherlock vs. CBS's Elementary).
Warning: may cause extreme cases of déjà vu and elicit exasperated sighs from some viewers.Next
Original: The Honeymooners (CBS, 1955-56)
Though it only ran for 39 episodes, this American sitcom is now considered one of the most influential TV shows of all time. The Honeymooners focuses on the Kramdens and the Nortons, two married couples living in a New York apartment building. Ralph Kramden (Jackie Gleason) is a loud, short-tempered lug with delusions of grandeur, who verbally abuses his patient wife Alice (Audrey Meadows) with empty threats like "One of these days… Pow! Right in the kisser!" Ralph's dim-witted best friend Ed (Art Carney) gets constantly drawn into Ralph's schemes, to the exasperation of his wife Trixie (Joyce Randolph).
Rip-Off: The Flintstones (ABC, 1960-66)
This beloved Hanna Barbera cartoon essentially stole the premise and working class characters of The Honeymooners and switched out Brooklyn for the Stone Age town of Bedrock. The worst of the duplicates is Fred Flintstone, whose only noticeable difference from Ralph Kramden is Stone Age clothing. The characters share a striking physical resemblance, very similar voices and an identical loudmouth personality. In fact, all of the cartoon's characters are transplanted from The Honeymooners; Fred's best friend Barney Rubble is a lovable dimwit eternally caught up in Fred's scheming, while both of their wives, Wilma and Betty, are patient women constantly exasperated by their husbands' antics.
Just How Bad Is It?: 9/10.
This one's pretty awful, considering The Flintstones' prehistoric setting is the only noticeable difference between the two shows. The cartoon's extensive similarities to The Honeymooners didn't go unnoticed in 1960 either. In fact, the original show's creator, Jackie Gleason, considered suing Hanna Barbera for what he rightfully saw as a heinous rip-off of his sitcom, only to be dissuaded by friends and colleagues who cautioned that his image would suffer if he became known as "the man who killed Fred Flintstone," a tremendously popular figure in kids' television at the time. Long after both shows went off the air, another big rip-off popped up – CBS' 1998 sitcom The King of Queens – though countless sitcoms have undoubtedly been influenced by The Honeymooners.Previous Next
Original: The Simpsons (FOX, 1989-present)
Matt Groening's seminal animated sitcom follows a middle-class family living in the fictional town of Springfield. Most noted for its satirical humor, The Simpsons is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time and has won heaps of awards, including 27 Primetime Emmys. The titular family includes fat, obnoxious oaf Homer, way-out-of-his-league housewife Marge, book-smart daughter Lisa, lazy troublemaking son Bart, and infant Maggie, along with their dog, Santa's Little Helper. Springfield is populated by a host of other crazy characters, including eccentric news anchor Kent Brockman and Homer's drinking buddies Lenny, Carl and Barney.
Rip-Off: Family Guy (FOX, 1999-present)
Seth MacFarlane's raunchy animated satire now occupies a very different comedy niche from The Simpsons, but initially many of the similarities between the two shows were quite alarming, particularly when regarding the characters at Family Guy's center. The show, set in fictional Quahog, charts the misadventures of the middle-class Griffin family, including fat, obnoxious oaf Peter, way-out-of-his-league housewife Lois, book-smart daughter Meg, lazy son Chris, and infant Stewie, along with their dog, Brian. Quahog is populated by a host of other crazy characters, including eccentric news anchor Tom Tucker and Peter's drinking buddies Joe, Quagmire and Cleveland. Of course, there are some major differences in the personalities of the characters. For example, Maggie doesn't talk in The Simpsons, while Stewie is a criminal mastermind smarter than anyone else in his household.
Just How Bad Is It?: 7/10
The similarities between the two shows are certainly not accidental, particularly at the outset; it seems crystal clear that MacFarlane wanted to riff on a popular TV sitcom in hopes of hitting it big. Having said that, the show did originally get the ax, perhaps partially due to its countless similarities to The Simpsons. Thankfully, the resurrected Family Guy has quickly become its own animal, using cutaway gags and shock value humor to make an impact as opposed to the stinging political satire of The Simpsons.
Especially in recent years, Family Guy has become infamous for its raunchy, off-brand humor, while The Simpsons has become known for more politically correct, family-oriented humor. MacFarlane later debuted yet another show lifted from the same mold – FOX's American Dad, which has been airing since 2005. Luckily for MacFarlane, the people behind The Simpsons seem to have reacted to his shows with amused acceptance rather than outrage – in fact, MacFarlane and Groening have worked together to bridge their programs; Family Guy and The Simpsons will collide next year when the Griffins pay a visit to Springfield.Previous Next
Original: Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (Channel 4, 2004-09)
This BAFTA-winning British reality program stars a celebrity chef (the potty-mouthed Gordon Ramsay), who is sent into the kitchens of failing restaurants in order to save them from going under. Drama ensues whenever Ramsay runs into obstacles such as inattentive owners, terrible menu items and unsanitary surroundings. The show was a huge hit across multiple countries during its run, so much so that it spawned an American adaptation, simply called Kitchen Nightmares. That adaptation, for FOX, also stars Ramsay and proved so popular that it continues to this day.
Rip-Off: Restaurant – Impossible (Food Network, 2011-present)
This American reality series stars a celebrity chef (slightly less foul-mouthed Robert Irvine) who is sent into the kitchens of failing restaurants in order to save them from going under. Drama ensues whenever Irvine runs into obstacles such as inattentive owners, terrible menu items and unsanitary surroundings. Though much lower-rated than either version of Kitchen Nightmares, Restaurant: Impossible has been successful enough for Food Network to continue it for six seasons so far, with more to come.
Just How Bad Is It?: 10/10
This seems like a pretty obvious case of a less successful channel lifting a successful show idea from a higher-rated network. It happens often, but in Restaurant: Impossible's case, there are hardly any differences between the rip-off and the original, though Restaurant: Impossible shows a little bit more of the work Irvine does to actually effect change in the restaurants he visits, as opposed to the more Ramsay-centric Kitchen Nightmares.
Honestly, the only major difference between the two shows is that Restaurant: Impossible opted for a Brit in place of Kitchen Nightmares' baudy Scot. After Restaurant: Impossible's modest success, Spike TV commissioned their own Kitchen Nightmares rip-off: Bar Rescue, in which long-time bar owner and consultant Jon Taffer attempts to repair failing nightclubs and bars. That show started in 2011 and, like Restaurant: Impossible, is inexplicably still going.Previous Next
Original: Raising Hope (FOX, 2010-present)
This screwball comedy centers on Jimmy Chance (Lucas Neff), a scatterbrained 25-year-old who, after a one night stand with a serial killer, finds himself a father. With the mother sent to the electric chair, Jimmy must rely on his kooky family for help with providing a nurturing environment for his unexpected new daughter. The show is every bit as nuts as that summary makes it sound, and that's in large part thanks to the twisted sense of humor of showrunner Greg Garcia. A terrific cast, including Martha Plimpton as Jimmy's eccentric mother, elevates Raising Hope above typical sitcom fare, but of course also led to the arrival of…
Rip-Off: Baby Daddy (ABC Family, 2012-present)
In this sitcom, a hopeless schlub in his mid-twenties (Jean-Luc Bilodeau) must suddenly take on the responsibilities of fatherhood after his ex-girlfriend swings by one day and drops off a baby while on her way out of town. Luckily for him, he has a host of zany friends and family members, including his overbearing mother Bonnie (Melissa Peterman), to help him raise his new baby daughter. As half-hour comedies come, Baby Daddy is pretty vanilla, with a cast of generic pretty faces and dull romantic side-plots up the wazoo. Still, it attracted enough viewers that ABC Family has so far ordered three seasons.
Just How Bad Is It?: 6.5/10
"Think Raising Hope, only dumber." Or at least, that's how I imagine the conversation went at the pitch meeting for ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy. The sitcom shamelessly steals the central idea of Raising Hope, but lacks all trace of intelligence or wackiness. It's the lowest-common denominator version of an entertaining comedy, alternately painful and just plain boring to watch. Chalk that missing component up to the fact that Baby Daddy creator Dan Berendsen simply lacks the same loopy humor and energy that Garcia always brings to Raising Hope and also lacks the confidence to contribute any original ideas to his take on the bringing-up-baby sitcom.Previous Next
Original: Lost (ABC, 2004-10)
Now we come to the big kahuna. This acclaimed sci-fi mystery drama is without a doubt the most widely duplicated show in TV history. Lost centered on a group of plane crash survivors stranded on an unknown island with mysterious, supernatural aspects. The show had a deep and intricate mythology, filled with flashbacks, diverse characters (led by Matthew Fox's troubled but heroic doctor), philosophical elements and complex themes. After Lost's high ratings sent shockwaves through all the major networks for six television seasons, dominating both the pop culture conversation and critical top ten lists, every network rushed to try to replicate its success, some with more success than others.
Rip-Offs: Invasion (ABC, 2005-06), Heroes (NBC, 2006-10), FlashForward (ABC, 2009-10), The Event (NBC, 2010-11)
This 2005 ABC serial was the first to attempt to capitalize on Lost's success; the alien invasion drama featured a rich mythology, heady themes about humanity and a host of morally ambiguous characters. Set in a small Florida town where water-borne extraterrestrials begin taking over the bodies of local residents, Invasion attempted to combine the meditative sci-fi of Lost with the classic alien flick Invasion of the Bodt Snatchers. Sadly, it only lasted one season due to low ratings. One of the more well-made copycats on this list, Invasion was beloved by critics and its small fanbase, though many of them noted the show's close ties to Lost.
Just How Bad Is It?: 5/10
I'm inclined to cut Invasion some slack because I enjoyed the show immensely, but it did have a lot in common with Lost, though mostly in terms in tone. Invasion undoubtedly attempted to conjure up a Lost-esque vibe of mystery and intrigue, but it lacked the compelling questions and characters that Lost had in spades. It's far from the worst of the shows heavily influenced by Lost, but it gets 5/10 mostly for being so immediately and obviously a copycat show. ABC even tried to show viewers how similar the shows were by airing it immediately after Lost episodes, but viewers evidently balked at the idea of watching two mythology-heavy sci-fi dramas in a row. Low ratings and a host of other Lost-esque pilots in ABC's development pipeline guaranteed Invasion a swift death.
Undoubtedly the most successful Lost rip-off, NBC's sci-fi serial focused on a diverse group of characters fielding unexplained new abilities, navigating a strange new world riddled with conspiracies. Closer in spirit to superhero comics than Lost-style dramas, Heroes nonetheless owed a great deal to that ABC show. Like it, Heroes featured a bevy of complex twists, overlong story arcs and philosophical ideas. Though neither its writing or acting were ever at Lost's caliber, Heroes achieved a great deal of success initially, picking up multiple Emmys and a large audience. However, its writing soon became increasingly muddled and Heroes' popularity sank. It ultimately lasted four seasons but never lived up to the promise of its first few episodes.
Just How Bad Is It?: 3.5/10
Similarly to Invasion, the main reason Heroes can be considered a Lost rip-off is its heavy reliance on many of the same tropes: an ensemble cast of reticent individuals, far-reaching government conspiracies, densely contemplative story arcs and an extremely ambitious central premise. Many characters were remarkably similar to faces from Lost, and many of the conspiracy plotlines in Heroes also felt like second-rate Lost knock-offs.However, though the advertising made Heroes appear to be the next Lost, it soon evolved into a very different kind of show, more packed with heroism and action sequences than head-scratching logic puzzles.Previous Next
The worst of the Lost clones, FlashForward began with its grizzled hero awakening in shock after a catastrophe – in this show's case, a worldwide cataclysm in which everyone loses consciousness for two minutes and seventeen seconds, experiencing glimpses of their futures. Cue the extensive flashbacks, flashforwards, and just about every other kind of flash you can imagine.
As protagonist Mark Benford (Joseph Fiennes), an FBI agent, attempts to unravel the mystery of the flashforwards, he runs across all sorts of mysterious groups bent on keeping secrets about the reasons behind the event hidden. Though the show only lasted one season, it set up a ton of story arcs involving government conspiracies, kidnappings and all sorts of faux-intellectual sci-fi gobbledygook. Unfortunately, mediocre acting and weak scripts prevented FlashForward from connecting with its audience in the same way Lost did.
Just How Bad Is It? 9/10
Oddly, for a show called FlashForward, the ABC sci-fi drama felt like a blast from the very recent past. Almost every aspect of FlashForward was done first and better by Lost. Ralph Fiennes' roguish but heroic FBI agent protagonist couldn't hold a candle to Matthew Fox's troubled doctor. The pilot felt extremely similar to Lost, with a catastrophic event unfolding within the first few minutes and the show's characters coming together in response to it.
Both shows dealt with time travel head-on, and even some of the weirder aspects of Lost made their way to FlashForward: for example, Lost featured out-of-place polar bears rampaging around the tropical island, while FlashForward's protagonist was puzzled by the appearance of a kangaroo hopping around Los Angeles for absolutely no reason. ABC clearly wanted to replicate the success of Lost and could think of no other way to do it than by actually duplicating the same tone and heavily serialized format of Lost but moving it off the island to the much less interesting setting of LA.
The Event:
Also a pretty awful Lost copycat, NBC's sci-fi conspiracy thriller set up a ton of big questions with its heavily serialized first season but never got a chance to answer any of them. A half-baked plot about extraterrestrials assimilating into the general populace, an attempt on the President's life, inter-dimensional portals and a kidnapping all tried to entice viewers, but messy execution, poor acting, an overabundance of confusing flashbacks and misleading advertising drove enough of the audience away that the show only lasted one season. Even the show's typography was reminiscent of Lost's; The Event was ultimately a clear-cut case of network plagiarism, undone by its own ambitions and over-familiarity.
Just How Bad Is It?: 8/10
While The Event didn't quite steal from Lost as blatantly as FlashForward did, the show's Gordian mess of plot threads and sci-fi elements felt unoriginal, especially when regarding its non-linear storyline. Despite promising big twists, the show couldn't figure out what it wanted to be and stalled somewhere between the countless dimly-lit conversations between shady government types and the undercooked adventures of its 'everyday' characters. It's mostly the marketing's fault, which posited The Event as the thrilling, complex mystery it never was in the first place, but the showrunners must have known that their show was playing a dangerous game in trying to be the next Lost.
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Betfair told to "cut out the middle man"
A Betfair TV campaign has been banned after the advertising regulator ruled the claim its fan-to-fan betting structure could boost winnings compared with traditional bookmakers was misleading.
The Advertising Standards Authority said the ad's failure to clarify Betfair takes commission on winning bets and its claim that it "cuts out the middle man" could confuse and mislead viewers about the service.
The ad featured two men in a pub discussing a sports match who are interrupted by a third "middle man", passing comments between the pair before being hit in the face by an animated mouse cursor. A voice-over then stated: "on Betfair, you cut out the middle man, which means you could win bigger".
The Advertising Standards Authority said that although Betfair's betting exchange differs from traditional bookmakers, the description "cutting out the middleman" was ambiguous and misleading because the site takes a 5% commission fee on winnings, which could be perceived as a middleman role.
The advertising regulator added that Betfair's failure to mention its commission structure in the ad could mislead viewers to believing they would not incur any charges.
In response, Betfair said its claims were accurate because its charging mechanism is "more transparent and straightforward than that of a traditional bookmaker" and that the in-ad text stating that terms and conditions applied was sufficient.
It added that its "cut out the middleman" claim was justified because the ad was an illustration of how individuals can bet fan-to-fan rather than through a traditional bookmaker.
The ASA ruled that the ad must not broadcast again in its current form.
Readers' comments (8)
It seems like the most stupid advertising concept ever, and the ASA have probably done Betfair a favour by getting them to actually have a think who they are, and what product they actually sell.
The whole concept behind this advert was flawed, and a textbook example of a campaign forgetting that it's supposed to resonate with customers, not just executives at the client.
The only people who would think of a traditional bookmaker as a middleman would be executives at Betfair. Prospective customers aren't going to think that. If I have a tenner on Chelsea with Ladbrokes, I think I'm betting against Ladbrokes. I'm never going to rationalise them as a middleman between myself and people betting on Liverpool, whose betting I never witness.
Why would I want to go to Betfair to cut out the middleman if it's never going to occur to me that I'm betting with a middleman now?
I'm not sure that I agree with your analysis on this David. I don't disagree with your opening remarks, however I think you miss the point a bit about whether or not prospective punters are going to "rationalise" traditional bookies as middlemen.
Prospective Paddy Power punters probably don't believe that a real cat was kicked up into a tree by a real blind man. Prospective William Hill punters probably don't believe that 'unlucky Nev' really did miss the match day bus. And prospective Ladbrokes punters probably don't believe that our World Cup 2010 heroes were "well up for it" in the schoolboy smutty sexual innuendo way suggested by the scantily clad showgirls. Actually, I take that one back. Maybe they did. All great adverts by the way!
It all boils down to semantics and the ASA ruling, no doubt fuelled by loads of indignant potential punters (most of whom happen to work for traditional bookies I'd wager) kind of misses the point for me.
Like it or loathe it, the Betfair advert was simply a tongue-in-cheek pop at traditional bookmakers, whose whole business model is predicated on the fact that most punters don't bother to "rationalise" that the traditional 'middleman' bookmaking model costs them significantly more than the cheaper, far more efficient exchange betting model. The message was quite clear to me. Bet at Betfair and your wins will be bigger.
By the way, just a wild stab in the dark, but are you David Williams, Head of Consumer PR at Ladbrokes? Apologies if I've got that wrong...
If I have a tenner on Chelsea with Ladbrokes then, most probably, I'll win less than I would so at Betfair.
The exchange missed a trick in this campaign in that their odds - even allowing for commission - are better than their last century competitors and lead to higher returned for punters.
The Betfair did grab your attention in a way that - for example - the Ladbrokes 'chav cafe' featuring Kamara & co didn't. (And while I'm on the subject should Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist be allowed to bet on football?)
sorry guys, this it the most crap advert ever, I bet it cost a few quid, the agency who made it should be named and shamed, and the exec who paid for it - should get his "award" as well..
Ahem....Jon - re your comments 'By the way, just a wild stab in the dark, but are you David Williams, Head of Consumer PR at Ladbrokes? Apologies if I've got that wrong...'
Jon - were you the former internal head of comms in Betfair but now at Pokerstars?
The advert was rubbish - the ASA did the betfair share price a favour by pulling it! As for the guys who sponsored this...they'll carry on sponsoring marketing campaigns that are not that great....
How about an advert that actually sells our unique product, as opposed to one that seeks to attempt to rubbish the opposition?
It's no wonder that Paddy Power & Bet365 are wiping the floor with Betfair in terms of marketing.
Not only do they push the typical traditional bookmaking service (which many are familiar with) but they have promoted the in-play aspect effectively too...which as we know, is supposed to be one of our main strengths.
I agree that the ASA have done a favour by banning the ad and hopefully it will be destined for the history bin...permanently.
This is undoubtedly the result of a series of complaints initiated by the major bookmakers. As far as I can make out and in my experience as a customer of Betfair (declaring an interest!!) it is FACT that the odds are almost always better by a significant margin than when betting with the traditional bookmakers. I agree that the advertising that the Paddy Powers of this world are doing is better than that being done by Betfair but that is simply an effort to disguise the fact that Betfair offers far better value. I personally liked the 'middle man' ad and understood immediately what the message was.
David - 100% agree that your average Jo Bloggs would not class their bookmaker as a middle man and thefore tehe traget audience for this ad would have been confused right from the start - an attempt to try and be clever again when all it needs is simple facts backed up by a good product - none of which at the moment Betfair is capable of doing


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It may not be the prettiest, but this pureed soup more than makes up for its homely appearance with the deep flavors of roasted broccoli and extra-sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy-yet-cream-free texture. Best of all, it all comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy weeknight dinner option.
This soup was born on a hungry weeknight, when I was looking for a meal made with ingredients I almost always keep on hand. When cool-weather vegetables start dominating the farmers' market, my crisper always holds bunches of dark-green broccoli and fat, sandy leeks. My husband's life-long devotion to extra-sharp white cheddar cheese means there is always a block in the cheese drawer. And there's always a potato lurking around the kitchen somewhere.
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Roasting the broccoli adds a depth that plain boiled broccoli just doesn't have. If you are using a bunch of broccoli with stalks that are tender and sweet, chop up the excess stalks and roast them as well. If you love roasted broccoli as much as I do, it might be difficult to resist chowing down on the whole pan, but a bowl of this soup is a reward worth waiting for. Especially since you won't have long to wait.
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1 leek, washed
1 medium waxy potato
1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds)
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1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Thinly slice the white and light green portion of the leek. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the sliced leek. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek is soft. While the leek cooks, peel and chop the potato into 1-inch chunks. Add the stock and potato to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
While the stock is coming to a boil, chop the broccoli into florets and spread onto two sheet pans. If the excess broccoli stalks are tender and tasty, they can be peeled and added to the pans. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil over the broccoli, sprinkle with a little salt and put the pans in the oven. Roast for 5 minutes. Stir the broccoli and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
Once the stock is boiling, add the broccoli and bring to boil again. Simmer until both the potatoes and broccoli pieces are tender when pierced with a fork, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Puree soup with an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender. Add the cheese and stir until it has melted and incorporated into the soup. Taste soup and adjust the seasoning. If you are not serving the soup with crème fraîche or yogurt, add a squeeze of lemon. Serve topped with a small dollop of crème fraîche or yogurt, or a grind of fresh pepper.
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Any suggestions as to how this soup might freeze?
@Becky: I've never frozen this soup, but since the cheese is melted into the soup and there is no cream or milk, I imagine it would freeze well. If you try it, let us know how it goes!
yum! i want a bowl of this right now.
This goes on the must try soon list.
I am making this right now, just what I needed for a cool fall day. Kitchen smells great already.
Man, I love roasted anything!
I'm not generally a fan of creamy soups or potatoes (I know...I'm weird), but something about this soup is really hitting my "make this now" button. I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.
OK, I made this. It was simple and quick (45 minutes total) and the taste was good. But, for me it's too thin. I wanted to love this for the broth base rather than a cream but I realized that the broccoli bits are much more edible to me when they are in a thicker base. It was an unexpected texture/thickness that I couldn't get past. I had some wonderful crusty bread that I used to dip in it though and my husband liked it. If I reheat it for myself I may add some cream to thicken it up. But, this was simple and tasty.
Looks good. Seems to me, though, that you could save a step and deepen the flavor by roasting the leeks with the broccoli.
Can you please explain what you mean by a "waxy" potato? I've never heard a potato described that way.
@norainapeartree: Sure, this post explains the different potato types. An all-purpose potato like a Yukon Gold would also work, but you don't want to use a starchy potato like a russet, or the soup will be gluey. I learned this the hard way!
I am intrigued that you say water can be used in place of stock. Do you think the flavor will still be rich enough (not watery/bland)?
This was a really easy soup to make & tasty, too. My only editorial comment is that I'd roast the broccoli a lot longer than 10 minutes if you want it to have browned edges like the photo shows. Mine was just starting to show this at the 15-minute mark. Still, it is easy & delicious!
I agree with earlier comments - this soup was thinner than I expected. It was still delicious and pretty easy to make. Paired with a glass of red wine, this combo made for a cozy Sunday!
I made this soup a few days ago and it was good but a little on the thin side. I prefer a thicker broccoli & cheddar soup. Hale and Hearty broccoli cheddar is what I was aiming for. Might add another potato when I make it again. :)
i'm so excited because i'll be making this tonight! i too like a thicker consistency - any tips on how to do that? i only have one potato, but i was thinking of subbing in some milk for the broth or sprinkling in some corn starch.
@benn2009 and others who prefer a thicker soup, try adding another potato or more roasted broccoli. I find using two potatoes is a little thick for my taste, but you can always start there and thin it to the consistency you like with more stock.
Made this last night... it was so yummy! I may leave a few slightly chunkier pieces of broccoli and potato, because I like an extra bit of texture - but a great recipe, thanks!
After you've used the immersion blender to puree the veggies, add 2/3 cup of cream, return to simmer, add the cheese, remove from heat and stir. Any problems with the thickness of the soup are solved.
Made this tonight for some friends who came for dinner. Super easy weeknight dish, and even easier was making the broccoli soup part last night, letting it "meld" in the fridge overnight, and then reheating/stirring in the cheddar tonight. Super tasty.
Delicious! I also roasted some shitake mushrooms and cauliflower with the broccoli. I also used 12 oz. of cheese instead of the 1 cup recommended in the recipe. Very tasty soup!
This was great. I did not have any veggie broth so sauteed some onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in ghee for a while then added water before adding the roasted broccoli. I then pureed them all together and continued with the recipe. Delicious with great hints of orange flecks from the carrots.
Just made this! I used two potatoes instead of one and man was it thick (that's what she said)… but aside from that it was very tasty. Next time, I will add a bit of garlic to the mix. I also agree with the above users – roasting the broccoli took more than 10 minutes (5min each side). I chose to watch and wait till they were all a bit brown on the edges (25 – 30 minutes). YUM!
I like my soup a bit thicker too. She recommends yogurt on top, but instead of adding a little dollop, I took the soup of the heat and stirred in a few heaping spoonfuls of greek yogurt. It gave it a really nice consistency and tang.
I made the broccoli version of this soup about two weeks ago and loved it. Today I made it again but I substituted asparagus for the broccoli, reduced the stock by 1 cup and added a 1/2 cup of heavy cream when I pureed the soup. Delish! Next time I'm going to try it with cauliflower.
I was really disappointed by this soup. Super thin, pretty one-note in flavor. Maybe it was the cheese I used, but it didn't really add anything.
I've just made this soup. And I've just finished my 3rd bowl. It is amazingly simple and delicious! I didn't have the white cheddar but freshly grated parmesan with Mersey Valley sweet chilli cheddar worked perfectly! I'll be making this one again and again :)
I made this a while ago and it was absolutely sublime; on a rainy day like today, I think I need to make it again!
This was really terrific. So simple yet tasty. Thanks!
I made this for supper tonight and I thought it was pretty good. A little thin, so I added some milk and whizzed it up with my new KitchenAid Architect Series Hand Blender (LOVE IT!!) until it was super smooth, and added a little light cream cheese, soo gooood! Will be making this again for sure
Very good soup. I left out the potato and then roasted some garlic with the broccoli. Yes this soup is thin, however we found it to be very filling. I'm surprised no one has suggested using a roux for thickening. Next time I'm going to roast two bunches of broccoli, and chop one into bite size pieces for the soup. Thank you for the recipe.
Fantastic soup!! I found that I needed to simmer the broccoli in the broth longer than 5 minutes in order to get it tender enough to puree. But other than that the recipe was super simple. I've been enjoying it for lunch every day this week along with these Southwestern Eggrolls. http://www.cakeandallie.com/2011/02/southwestern-egg-rolls-with-avocado-ranch
I made last night and, as my head of broccoli was on the small side, I roasted some cauliflower and a little kohlrabi to add in. Roasted for about 20 minutes and simmered in the broth for longer than 5 minutes. It all blended up nice and thick and was very yummy!
oh and I garnished the soup with some sliced, roasted crimini mushrooms. Just finished the last bowl (save one I froze) and the verdict is DELICIOUS!


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It's an easy solution to that light fixture you hate: an easy-to-create basket light. You can buy a pretty basket and make one in an afternoon, or take a more ambitious route and weave your own pretty sisal version.
- A sleek option from Annaleenas Hem.
- A vintage wire basket serves a bright new purpose on Whipperberry.
- An inexpensive trash can makes for a fashionable light from Domestically Speaking.
- Spend a few hours and weave yourself this pretty option from DesignSponge.
- Two trends in one: cheery dip dyed lights from Poppytalk.
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Pretty creative!
ashley erin mayer
I don't know. I never liked the whole "bare light bulb in a wire cage" look. Because it still looks like a bare light bulb. In a wire cage. The idea of a shade is to shade my eyes from that harsh light from the bare bulb. If the bulb is in a cage how is that protecting my eyes from that harsh light? May as well save all the effort & stick with the Ralph Kramden look- the single bare bulb hanging from a wire in the center of the room. And use the wire basket to gather eggs.


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News about Dollar General Corporation, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Dollar General Extends Its Offer for Family Dollar
Dollar General extended its offer to acquire Family Dollar shares for $80 apiece, though Family Dollar remained committed to its deal with Dollar Tree for $74.50 a share.
October 1, 2014, Wednesday
How a Lopsided Recovery Fueled the Dollar-Store Wars
Times have been tough for discount retailers and their customers — and thrilling for a merger-happy Wall Street.
September 28, 2014, Sunday
Family Dollar Rejects Dollar General's $9.1 Billion Tender Offer
The step, largely formal, prolongs a heated battle over the fate of one of the country's most prominent dollar stores.
September 17, 2014, Wednesday
Dollar General Brings In a Familiar Face to Aid in Its Hostile Bid for Family Dollar
Listed as advisers in a Dollar General news release were two names that are financing underwriting operations of K.K.R., which once owned the retailer.
September 10, 2014, Wednesday
Dollar General's Planned Hostile Bid for Family Dollar Roils Retail Waters
The move further complicates Family Dollar's deal to sell itself to Dollar Tree for $8.5 billion. Dollar General's offer is for $9.1 billion.
September 10, 2014, Wednesday
Dollar General's Next Move After Family Dollar's Rejection
Family Dollar is setting up an argument that Dollar General can never satisfy the Family Dollar board. That may not be the case, Steven Davidoff Solomon writes in the Deal Professor column.
September 5, 2014, Friday
Family Dollar Rejects Revised Bid by Dollar General
Family Dollar said on Friday that it had formally rejected a revised $9.1 billion offer from its larger rival, arguing that new measures meant to provide assurances about antitrust risk were insufficient.
September 5, 2014, Friday
Dollar General Raises Bid for Family Dollar as Buyout Fight Heats Up
Dollar General offered on Tuesday to increase its bid for Family Dollar to $9.1 billion in a renewed effort to win over Family Dollar from a rival merger with Dollar Tree.
September 2, 2014, Tuesday
Dollar General Reports Disappointing Sales Growth
Gross margins fell 53 basis points to 30.8 percent in the second quarter, the sixth straight quarter without gross margin growth.
August 29, 2014, Friday
Family Dollar's Rejection of Dollar General Is About More Than Money
Family Dollar's shareholders are bound to be wondering how the retailer's board can reject a higher merger offer from a rival, but the antitrust issues loom large.
August 21, 2014, Thursday
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For all of the press and hype surrounding the Toyota GT 86 and the Subaru BRZ , not a lot of people know or have given love to the third model of the bunch, the Scion FR-S.
All that's about to change because the Scion FR-S has arrived. For those that have shed rivers of tears when they found out that neither the GT 86 nor the BRZ were headed Stateside, news that the FR-S will arrive in America is tantamount to a post Thanksgiving blessing.
Now, we've actually seen a concept version of the FR-S - called the FR-S Concept - at the New York Auto Show , so it really didn't come as a surprise to a lot of us that the sports coupe was coming to the US, but seeing the concept and seeing the production version are two different things.
It doesn't even matter that we're not getting the GT 86 and the BRZ. We have the FR-S, and just like a child that comes to us, we're going to shower it with as much love as we can possibly give.
Updated 05/15/2015: Scion today announced prices and updates for the 2015 FR-S sports car set to go on sale just in time for summer. Updates for the 2015 model year include: a more rigid front suspension and re-tuning of the rear shock absorbers, larger exhaust tips and for the interior an updated panel with a carbon fiber look. The model will also get auto on/off headlights. Prices for the 2015 FR-S will start from $24,900 for the six-speed manual version and $26,000 for the six-speed automatic one.
Find out more about the Scion FR-S after the jump.
Gallery Scion FR-S Concept
Driving Impressions
Since it was a concept, Scion was able to play around with the design of the FR-S Concept a little bit more. The production version, on the other hand, appears to have been designed more conservatively, albeit still carrying a sharp and clean design that's a far departure from what we're used to with Scion.
In addition to tracing its lineage to the AE86 generation of the Toyota Corolla , the production FR-S' profile was inspired by the Toyota 2000GT , and distinguishes itself with a sleek and low hood and roof-line that enhance the coupe's sporty and aggressive stance while also providing aerodynamic efficiency. The sharp lines, wide mouth, and angular headlights of the FR-S are likewise a testament to the car's personality, as are the aggressive front fenders that protrude upward. Meanwhile, the rear end fascia lies low and wide to the ground, complete with aerodynamic lower treatments that surround the sporty dual exhaust system. Just like the 86 and the BRZ, the FR-S also boasts of LED lights that illuminate the edges of the taillights, and a new set of 17" lightweight alloy wheels round out the muscular look of the sports coupe.
2013-2015 Scion FR-S - Exterior Dimensions
|166.7 inches
|66.9 inches
|51.2 inches (exclusing antennae base)
|101.2 inches
|Track (Front)
|59.8 inches
|Track (Rear)
|60.6 inches
|Seating Capacity
As for the interior, the FR-S was designed with a 2+2 seating configuration that was developed to adhere to the car's overall form and function. Just like the exterior details on the car, the front seats are mounted lower than usual, yet are still comfortable enough to encourage aggressive driving. The two rear seats can be folded, offering up more space for luggage to be stowed. The FR-S also has a large center-mounted tachometer with a three-gauge cluster.
The Scion FR-S is powered by a 2.0-liter front boxer engine that can also be found on the 86 and the BRZ. The engine can then be mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Output numbers are also the same at 200 horsepower and 151 lb/ft of torque.
What's unique about this new powertrain is that it carries Toyota's new D-4S injection system, a technology that results in direct injection combined with port injection. With separate twin injectors for both direct and port injection, and a high compression ratio of 12.5:1, the D-4S system can increase the power and torque bands of the FR-S over a wide range of engine speeds, all without having to sacrifice the sports coupe's fuel efficiency numbers.
"We all know that it's not hard to make horsepower and torque, but it is hard to do all that and still achieve impressive fuel economy," Hollis said. "The FR-S accomplishes all three."
2013-2015 Scion FR-S - Drivetrain/Specifications
|Engine Displacement
|1,998 cc
|Engine Type
|Horizontally opposed four-cylinder, D-4S injection, DOHC
|Bore × stroke
|86 × 86 mm
|Maximum output
|200hp @ 7,000 rpm
|Maximum torque
|151 lb.-ft. @ 6,600 rpm
|6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters
|Rear-wheel drive
|Front Suspension
|MacPherson struts
|Rear Suspension
|Double wishbone
|Front Brakes
|Ventilated Disc
|Rear Brakes
|Ventilated Disc
|Front Tires
|Rear Tires
|Fuel tank
|13.2 gallons
|Premium Unleaded
We now have a price tag, ladies and gentlemen! The Scion FR-S will cost you $24,930, including $730 in destination charges, for the six-speed, short-throw manual transmission. If you prefer an automatic a six-speed, paddle-shifted transmission with rev-match technology, the cost reaches $26,030 inclusive of destination charges.
2013 Scion FR-S Prices
|Scion FR-S six-speed manual
|Scion FR-S six-speed automatic
2014 Scion FR-S Prices
|Scion FR-S six-speed manual
|Scion FR-S six-speed automatic
|Scion FR-S Monogram Series six-speed manual
|Scion FR-S Monogram Series six-speed automatic
|Scion FR-S RS 1.0
|< $30,000 (TBA Fall 2014)
2015 Scion FR-S Prices
|Scion FR-S six-speed manual
|Scion FR-S six-speed automatic
GT86 vs BRZ vs FR-S
To a lot of North Americans, this conversation is rendered moot because two of the three models aren't even coming to our soil. So by default, the Scion FR-S wins.
But when you really take account the whole sibling rivalry, engine specs are also a wash, considering that all three carry the same power train. Where the FR-S falls short is in the higher-spec model, which Toyota and Subaru are promising with the GT 86 and BRZ, respectively. What this means is that both models will most likely have a higher-output version that could potentially carry as much as 300 horsepower.
We haven't heard that kind of discussion with the FR-S so we'll be holding our breaths to see what Scion has in store for their model.
- Design of the sports coupe is very impressive
- Comfortable seating configuration
- It's available here!
- The FeRrariS for us.
- Will it have a higher-spec variant?
- No price yet
Gallery Scion FR-S
Press Release
Everybody wants to look and feel their best for summer and the 2015 Scion FR-S is no exception. The new model year FR-S features enhanced tuning and improved looks while the 2015 tC sports coupe receives new colors and a sporty feature to bring on the summer fun. Both models will go on sale in early June with new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP).
"We're happy to bring the FR-S and tC into a new model year with features and prices that will excite our customers," Scion Vice President Doug Murtha said. "These two siblings come ready for drivers to make them their own and conquer new roads wherever they go."
Scion FR-S
The FR-S is known for its outstanding dynamics, which are taken to a new level for 2015. The 2015 Scion FR-S features better handling and stability thanks to a more rigid front suspension and re-tuning of the rear shock absorbers. The improved damping results in less body roll and a more communicative driving experience.
For better aerodynamics, the smooth look of a shark-fin antenna replaces the pole antenna found in previous models. The exhaust tips are now larger and more flush with the rear bumper. Inside the vehicle, drivers will notice the addition of auto on/off headlights and an updated interior panel with a carbon fiber look, as well as a new key design.
The 2015 Scion FR-S MSRP is $24,900 with a six-speed manual transmission or $26,000 with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Dynamic Rev Management® technology. Steel replaces Argento as a sleek silver color and Whiteout has been replaced by Halo, a pearl white available for an additional $395 fee.


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I am on antidepressants (Paxil &Welbutrin). Six weeks ago I was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. They said mine was not working so they put me on thyroid meds. I was hospitalized in Febuary (severe depession). I am having overwhelming aggitation at times, just snappy and the crying spells are somewhat better but I am still having joint pain tensed up feeling. Will all of this get better? I have been in this depressed mode since Oct of last year. Never been this bad. I stay in bed more than ever. I don't want to be around people, especially my loved ones. I Don't understand how this can happen so I cant explain to my family. I feel overwhelming feelings because I have never been like this and my family just wants me back and I dont know how my fatigue is no better. I just want to live again. I went from 50 hr work weeks to no work, church outings three times a week to bearly making it to church if I do. I am willing to do whatever to be alive again. Is it possible? If so how. My family is so frustrated which makes me even more paniced and aggitated. Is there hope?
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Now Notre Dame is an ahead of Oregon in the BCS standings.
The Fighting Irish became the latest team to move past Oregon on Sunday, taking third place behind Alabama and Kansas State. The Ducks remained fourth.
Florida fell out of the top five with a 17-9 loss to Georgia, helping to set the field in the race for the BCS title game with a month to go in the regular season.
Alabama is locked in at No. 1, and if the Crimson Tide keep winning it will play for its third championship in four years. The Wildcats (.9400), Fighting Irish (.9147) and Ducks (.9136) need to remain unbeaten, and keep an eye on each other.
The computers ratings are still holding the Ducks back because their strength of schedule lags behind the other contenders.
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Wes Craven expects a "Scream 4" script by August for him to peruse, although he's told the Weinstein's that he's not necessarily interested in directing, a gig which they would like him to take. At this point he's not even sure what the film's about, but writer Kevin Williamson has a whole new trilogy in mind, with Courtney Cox and David Arquette reprising their roles from the original series.
Eli Roth is considering directing the remake of "Funhouse". The funny thing is, he goes on and on about what he thinks was wrong with the first film and could be corrected in a remake, and I'm pretty sure he's talking about all the parts of that film I actually liked! Oh, Eli. Will our love/hate bromance ever stop?
In New York City and want to see some Japanese weirdness? Well here you go, on Friday, June 26th you can take in a screening of "Vampire Girl vs Frankenstein Girl" at the New York Asian Film Festival. I'm not making any promises, but there is a hot Japanese school girl on the poster art, so at least they know their audience.
FOX isn't crazy about handing the reigns of the "Alien" franchise over to a rookie director (Carl Erick Rinsch), one who was hand-picked by Ridley Scott himself. Instead, rumor has it that they're trying to get Scott to commit to directing, which he hasn't seemed interested in up until this point. It's kind of funny they worry about the franchise NOW, after two pretty mediocre "Aliens vs Predator" films.
Next up on the remake block: The 1974 Hammer flick "The Legend of the 8 Golden Vampires". Any Hammer fans out there want to give their impressions of the original?
This is why you own small dogs people. TRAIN TRACKS!
I had no idea Cocaine is being smuggled into the US through makeshift submarines. Those Colombians are crafty.
Explosion at a Slim Jim plant. Where will I get my over processed, vaguely tasty meat sticks?
Paul Verhoeven to direct an adaptation of the Kathryn Mackel novel "The Surrogate", about a child surrogacy candidate who turns out to be a nightmare for the prospective parents.
Eli Roth's big budget Scifi film he's planning will be called "Endangered Species". That's the same project he's hoping to tack a shoot for "Thanksgiving" onto the end of... just to keep you up to speed.
Creepy orphans everywhere are pissed off about the trailer for "Orphan", and claim that it reinforces longstanding stereotypes about orphans... which are apparently that they're creepy ghosts that will kill you? Ya, I can totally see why they're pissed off.
"Alien" prequel confirmed, rather than the "sequel" rumors that we had been hearing. If it has to happen, I suppose this is one of the least offensive ways it can go down. Plus, don't forget that the original director, Ridley Scott, is exec producing and handpicked the director.
Sony Screengems begins development on "Quarantine 2". They're looking for a completely original spin on any sequel ideas, since their remake was practically a shot for shot redo of the Spanish film "[REC]". No mention of the Dowdle Bro's names at this point, but we'll keep you informed.
Yeast and grease dumped from a Krispy Kreme factory has destroyed the sewer system in Fairfax County, according to the city. And those numbers don't even calculate the damage from everyday toilets after people consumed one of these badboys.
I know that this happened in Russia and not the US, but this is precisely why I will never use Craigslist, for anything. HOMEMADE ELECTRIC CHAIRS, PEOPLE!
1571: The "Triple Tree" gallows is installed at Tyburn, England in time for the execution of John Storey, who is hanged, drawn, and quartered for committing treason. The Triple Tree consists of an equilateral triangle nine feet long on each side, 18 feet off the ground. It can hang as many as 24 prisoners at once, and will remain in place for almost 200 years.
Rumor has it that FOX Atomic, Fox's genre wing responsible for pictures such as "The Hills Have Eyes 2", "28 Weeks Later" and "Turistas", will be shut down next week. No word on how this may affect "Jennifer's Body", Diablo Cody's new film which was produced under the banner.
"True Blood" Season 2 teaser poster. And here I am continuing to report on it despite our readers telling me they're not interested. Yes, I am dense. It's also a slow news day, so bear with me.
Eli Roth's out talking more about "Thanksgiving" after the announcement last week that he would like to piggyback it onto a bigger budget film of his. This time he says he's writing it with his longtime friend Jeff Rendell, who will also play "The Pilgrim".
According to Patrick Lussier, there will be no "My Bloody Valentine 3D" sequel. That comes from Lions Gate, who were surprised at the film's BO success but not too jazzed about greenlighting a second go-round. The film is plenty open-ended for them to have done one, but apparently they're calling it a day with this potential franchise. "MBV3D" hits DVD and Blu-ray May 19th.
9-year-old kid dies in Brooklyn after going up to the top of his roof with a plastic parachute, and taking a swan-dive off of it. His parents said he was imitating Jeff Hardy of the WWE, and that it was a "game he played all the time".
Here's a new one, female teacher gets fired for taking 4 students to an all male strip club. You always hear about creepy guy teachers doing stuff like this, it's nice to see the women getting in on the "questionable decision" game. Now that's equality!
1979: President Jimmy Carter is attacked by a Killer Swamp Rabbit, while on vacation in Plains GA. The rabbit swam menacingly towards him, and he had to repel the ferocious creature with a paddle. There were no injuries. That's what happens when you elect a President from the South, folks.
Eli Roth, the guy that genre fans love to hate and hate to love, spoke with MTV recently and told them all about his ambitious plans when it comes to his career. They include a big-budget sci-fi monster movie, as well as a twist that will no doubt please fans of "Grindhouse".
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Marble Solitaire Plus
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It is simple, fast and highly addictive arcade game that will keep you busy and is an ideal game on your Mobile when you want to kill Time. It is also an ideal game for any age group !
Some details on Marble Solitaire
** The Board**
Marble solitaire is played with 32 marbles arranged on a board in the shape of a cross. The cross comprises 33 or 45 spaces with each point of the cross being three-spaces wide and seven-spaces long. Except in the center Marbles are placed on all spaces.
**Playing the Game**
Marble solitaire is played by jumping marbles over one another and into empty spaces. Beginning with only one empty space, start the game by jumping one of the surrounding marbles into the space. Marbles must jump over one other marble to reach the empty space and can only jump horizontally or vertically. There are no diagonal jumps allowed and jumps cannot occur over multiple marbles. Each time you jump a marble to an empty space, the marble that was jumped over is removed from the board. If there is a marble that is surrounded by empty spaces, it cannot be moved unless another marble lands into one of the adjacent spaces. Continue jumping marbles until no other marbles can be moved. Then count up the remaining marbles.
**The Goal**
Marble solitaire's Goal is to be left with one remaining marble in the game board's center space. Because the game is only played by one person, there is no clear winning or losing of the game. Having one marble left in any spot is still considered a good game, while each additional marble is less and less ideal.
****Having more than four marbles left on the board is considered a failure.***
Players hoping to reach the goal of one marble left must plan their moves carefully before jumping into the game. Begin by trying to remove the marbles out of one point of the cross at a time. Empty the marbles at the ends of the cross into the center of the play area to have more marbles available for jumping. Pulling marbles to the center also helps when it comes to the end and the final placement of marbles. It is also important when playing to keep marbles together. Don't jump one marble away from a group of marbles because this will lead to solo marbles that cannot be jumped or removed from the board. Always jump towards the group.
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