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This is super tasty and easy to prepare, although I think I prefer CL's July 2008 chicken shawarma recipe. I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and served with red seedless grapes as suggested. Reheated well for lunch the next day.
Spicy Chicken Shawarma
sukeedog Posted: 03/29/10
julie64 Posted: 03/19/10
Really good - almost as tasty as the local Lebanese place. Next time will kick up the red pepper just a smidge. My son licked it clean!
kkparsons Posted: 05/05/10
This was easy and pretty tasty. My husband and I liked the taste of the chicken but thought that it could be a little stronger, so next time I will probably double the spice mixture.
WesternLady Posted: 03/28/10
Recipe gets a big thumbs up! I skipped the parsley and used fresh spinach. Also used whole wheat flatbread instead of pitas. Excellent results - this will be served over and over in our home.
lizardstew Posted: 05/22/10
This was fab - it had great flavor! My husband loved it too! I used whole wheat pitas and made a little bit extra sauce.
SharonDeol Posted: 03/21/10
Easy and delicious. Agree with the other reviewer's comment that I'd had more crushed red pepper next time to add more kick. I will also be more liberal with the tahini mixture in each pita. And I'll go heavier on the yogurt when I make the mixture in order to add more moisture/lightness to the sauce and the overall pita sandwich.
smottet7 Posted: 05/30/10
This recipe was incredible and quite simple. It was the perfect meal for a very hot day...light and fresh. We used hummus as an additional sauce and a little bit of goat cheese. This recipe will definitely be thrown into the rotation.
pretendchef Posted: 04/15/10
We loved this recipe! A couple of changes: I added more yogurt, lemon juice & tahini to the sauce so there was more to go around; also added more cucumber and some split grape tomatoes (the local growers are selling them again, we can't get enough). Very tasty, also very good as leftovers the next day (though a bit onion/garlicky)
JeffTracy86 Posted: 04/04/10
Thought this had awesome flavor. I left the chicken breasts whole, put the sauce on them and let them sit for a little while then grilled them. Sliced the grilled chicken and used it that way. Great!
TheRealKatie Posted: 05/03/10
I loved this. I had it for lunch every day for a week and I looked forward to it every day! I didn't change anything. I will definitely make it again. It reheats really well (just reheat the chicken and assemble the pita "sandwiches" each day).
AmyBinSJ Posted: 05/17/10
YUM! Served over mixed greens instead of using pita and was a super delish treat.
crusnock Posted: 04/24/10
Surprisingly tasty - would like to try cooking the chicken on the grill next time. We doubled the tahini sauce.
nkyhky Posted: 04/06/10
My husband and I liked this so much that we made it two nights in a row! We didn't find it spicy at all, so the second night I added a little more red pepper. Be sure to cut the pieces of chicken pretty small so they fit into the pita easier.
HelenSW5 Posted: 03/22/10
I loved this recipe. I didn't have greek yogurt and substituted lime yogurt (!). It did not have the right taste, but anything will do in a pinch! Definitely more tahini and yogurt. I made a kind of Israeli health salad with it, and put that on instead of cucumbers and tomatoes. My kids even loved this recipe. I
jen253 Posted: 05/20/10
Really tasty and easy! 3 generations ate it and loved it. Used WW pitas (1 point) to shave off a few more calories. Will make it again and again!
yimdon Posted: 03/26/10
This was easy and satisfying. I made a slight error in preparing this recipe. I used all 5 tablespoons of greek yogurt for the marinade. It did not matter. I had to increase the heat on the stove in order to brown the chicken thoroughly after the liquid evaporated. I also cut the red pepper flakes in half for my children. I will make this again.
JessicaLuu Posted: 06/07/10
One of my family's favorite recipes is a chicken shawarma recipe from summer of '08, and this one just didn't compare. It was just okay, but the other recipe is way better, and I would recommend that one instead. The only plus was that this one was a little easier to make, but not enough so that I would use this one over the old one.
isleoffood Posted: 07/27/10
My husband and I love these for a quick meal. I don't make the tahini sauce. Instead I serve them with pitas and homemade hummus. My husband likes them with a saffron rice, but sometimes I make tabbouleh as a side dish. It tastes great on the sandwiches too.
lisa6226 Posted: 02/23/11
Made this last night.it was delicious.My husband loved it.He went for seconds.Will make agin it was quick and easy
lisaandrobbie Posted: 11/14/10
We love this recipe. One of our regulars, and really simple to make.
lilmel978 Posted: 01/26/11
Love this! It has so much flavor and is delicious. The only think that I changed was that I used ground chicken instead of the sliced chicken breast. I stirred all the seasoning into the ground chicken when it was raw and then just browned it up really quickly. I think the ground chicken probably made it easier to get a good mix with the veggies in the pita. I served it with zucchini cakes. It would also be great with a Greek salad or couscous. It was a huge it and I will definitely be making it again. soon.
SoonerSinger Posted: 01/24/11
This was fast and wonderful! We omitted the lemon juice from the yogurt sauce and added about 2 tbsp of fresh dill. We also thought this was a tad too spicy, so next time we're going to half the crushed red pepper. I would serve this to friends for a casual dinner, or you could layer this on pita chips for an exotic appetizer. Unless you have an amazing sous chef/boyfriend extraordinaire to chop the veggies for you, I would do them before you make the chicken.
dani3939 Posted: 04/14/11
LOVE LOVE LOVE this dish. Came out wonderful - will definitely be making again in the VERY near future!! When making again, I would probably make more of the sauce.
bcolberg Posted: 05/08/11
This is really a fantastic recipe. It's super easy to make. I'm still a bit of a novice at cooking, but it only took me about 35 minutes from start to finish, and the result is extremely tasty. I will definitely make this again.
KimCiccarella Posted: 06/27/11
This was really good! I didn't have any coriander, so I omitted it. Also, I couldn't get tahini. Instead, I mixed 2/3 tablespoon of peanut butter with 1/3 tablespoon of sesame oil. It was tasty!
NanetteJG Posted: 07/20/11
My family and I thought this was fabulous, the only bummer is my store only carried organic tahini, and it was quite pricey. ($11 a jar)
cgizzy Posted: 08/13/11
I just made this with my boyfriend... we both loved it. I didn't have pocket pitas, so I cut it into triangles and added lettuce and feta cheese. It was delicious!
nallix Posted: 12/17/11
Great recipe and easy to make. I left out the parsley and wish the spices were a bit bolder, so next time I'll probably at least double the spice mixture.
kalj197 Posted: 03/07/12
My husband and I love this recipe. The spice mix is great and it was reall easy to make. We will be making it again soon.
gidget265 Posted: 03/04/13
I loved the smell of this and all of the ingredients. My husband enjoyed it and would like to have it again. It was flavorful and good, but I don't think I'll make it again. I used all of the ingredients and made it as written. It was just not something that I'd likely cook again...
moxiemoosmom Posted: 10/12/12
awesome! I made this for lunch and while it took me a lot more work than I mornally put into a lunch, I have made it several more times because it is Just. That. Good.
ilikeorange Posted: 11/17/12
This was a delicious, easy to make, flavorful recipe! Will definitely be making it again soon.
beezer825 Posted: 03/22/13
I am not sure I understand the rating on this one...I thought it was just okay. Nothing special. At our house we like food that is very flavorful and this just didn't cut it. I won't make it again, it didn't taste bad, it was just wimpy and not worth preparing again.
No Longer Registered Posted: 10/29/12
We lived in the Middle East for a while, and swarmas were the equivalent of fast food. This recipe is the closest I've found to the originals...unforturnately one cannot find pita bread that is the quality of that in the middle east....Oh, how I miss real pita bread!!!!
buttonfree Posted: 01/13/13
I adore this recipe. I personally like to slice, rather than chop, my cucumber, but that's more for texture than anything else. Lacking tahini, I was able to make my own by adding a little olive oil to sesame seed paste, and the result was simply phenomenal. My only complaint is that I hadn't noticed it was intended to serve four, rather than the six I was preparing for, so my pitas weren't as stuffed as they could have been, but that was a personal error I'll be sure not to make next time. The entire process took about an hour from start to finish, and I paired it with seedless grapes and carrot salad (served warm). This is something that would work for lunch or dinner year round. Definitely a favorite!
foodisfurn Posted: 04/22/12
This recipe was so easy and so delicious! I modified it a bit and used red bell peppers instead of tomatoes, omitted the tahini (bc I wasn't sure where to find it) and red onions. I also used naan bread instead of pita bread. The recipe was not too spicy, so I may use more pepper next time, but other than that- DELICIOUS! I definitely recommend.
narnieri Posted: 03/12/13
Fast, simple, very flavorful, very healthy. Will make this again and again - next time to try with grilled chicken. Added all garlic to the chicken coating (on accident), black pepper in the yogurt sauce instead. Happy with the results though
missannemarie Posted: 07/31/13
This recipe was delicious! It was my first try at chicken shawarma and it was a success! I added some honey to the greek yogurt mixture to soften the bite. I also served it in whole wheat pita pockets, and made a gluten-free version by serving it on gluten-free flatbread. I plan use the leftover chicken to make a Mediterranean salad for lunch tomorrow!
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JenBaum Posted: 05/23/14
We've made this many times and love it. The only additions I make is feta cheese and cooked on the grill pan with Pam instead of oil. .
steponme Posted: 02/01/14
Good flavor in the chicken, although I didn't get a good browning on it, but that my have been b/c I used too small a skillet and this caused a lot of liquid. Served with kale chips. Over all good taste and nice for a Friday or Saturday casual meal.
kvwilde Posted: 03/30/14
Delicious and easy. Prepped everything the night before and then we were able to make it in just a few minutes after work. Doubled the spice mixture as others recommended and it was great!
Missbluvs2coox Posted: 07/16/14
Very good. I will make this again, but will leave out the red pepper flakes. My husband and I both agreed that the flavor was out of place here. I will add more garlic also.
magyargirl Posted: 11/16/13
This was delicious. I left the chicken to marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours. I couldn't find tahini locally, so I omitted that from the spread, but it was still delicious. Hubby loved it also and asked it to be a "keeper" recipe.
jmeleeS Posted: 06/24/13
Really enjoyed this recipe for a weekend lunch! A few changes to ensure max flavor: 1) used 2 tbsp of greek yogurt in the chicken marinade and let the mix rest at room temp while I heated up the pan / oven; 2) Used prepared hummus (not tahini) in the sauce (canned in Intl Aisle at major food stores) and added some additional cumin, corriander and salt to the sauce to give flavor; 3) toasted my pitas in the oven (Broil on High 1-2 min each side) 4) used 1 whole elephant garlic clove (half with chicken & half with sauce). Overall results = excellent, filling and light. Would absolutely make again and again for summer weekend lunches (though probably not fanciful or elegant enough for dinner or company); total time was ~25 minutes including chopping of the veggies and mixing the sauce (do these while chicken cooks). Something a little different than your traditional American food and we loved the deviation from our "norm." Served with sliced cold watermelon; excellent! Enjoy!


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Forrest J Ackerman is slipping away...
Hey folks, Harry here... I spoke briefly with Forrest J Ackerman earlier today, he wasn't sounding very strong, it hurt to hear his voice knowing that it wouldn't be here with us much longer. But at the same time, it was nice to say goodbye to one another. Ackerman is one of the founders of my love of cinema. My father is the geek he is, because of his magazine - and I'm the geek I am because of his magazine as well as the influence it had on my father. That magazine was, of course, FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND. In speaking with Uncle Forry's caretaker, an amazing gentleman named Joe Moe, I was told that Forry was lucid, peaceful and not even on pain medication, but that he was progressively getting worse - and was ready to move on. However, he was wanting to say his goodbyes to as many of his neice and nephews that he has created in his almost 92 years on this Earth. His 92nd Birthday is this November 22nd. Many friends of Forry have visited his bedside, hearing one last story, one last pun and to say one last goodbye. Ray Bradbury even flew to his bedside. We here at AICN are preparing a fitting memorial - and something, most likely, permanent to AICN. In the meanwhile - there is a chance for you to say your final goodbye, here's how...
I talked to Joe Moe, Forry's caregiver and best friend. He told me to spread the word about Forry. Forry is leaving us quickly. If youre going to write or call, do it now before it's too late. He's in good spirits and not in any pain or taking any meds. He did not have any heart attack or stroke. He is home resting comfortably, but his body is starting to shut down and he's sleeping alot now, hes very weak. Even if you do what I did, just write "I love you" on a piece of paper and mail it, please do something if he touched your life in some way................joey OBrien FORREST J ACKERMAN 4511 Russell Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Nov. 3, 2008, 2:16 a.m. CST
I'm so sad.
by Graverobber
That's all.
Nov. 3, 2008, 2:23 a.m. CST
Forry is a Treasure
by JethroBodine
Forry is a treasure and he will truly be missed.
Nov. 3, 2008, 2:26 a.m. CST
I've heard so many stories.
by gotilk
From people who have visited him at his home. It was something I hoped to have the opportunity to do in the future. That time is gone now and I'm so sad. I just always wanted a chance to say thanks for making me smile, laugh and look to the future with hope and enthusiasm. What a sad occasion that brings me the opportunity. Time goes by far too fast, friends. Seek the opportunities instead of setting them aside for another more convenient day. Sometimes that day never comes, and trust me.. for some of us nothing is ever convenient.
Nov. 3, 2008, 2:38 a.m. CST
by Jinxo
This is just... horrible news. Yet, this article in and of itself makes me happy. I mean, 99.9% of the time an article about someone passing is one telling you, hey, it's over. Someone great is gone. The fact that in this case it's about someone not gone yet, about giving them a final chance to send some love... that truly is cool, even though losing Forrest J Ackerman isn't.
Nov. 3, 2008, 2:38 a.m. CST
Aww - this is so sad...
by Charlie & Tex
...Forry is one of the one of the most dedicated enthusiasts of classic sci-fi/horror cinema, moreso because he was around at the time classic movies were released. 92 is a pretty good innings, but it's still sad to hear this news.
Nov. 3, 2008, 2:57 a.m. CST
Sorry to hear about your friend Harry
by Melvin_Pelvis
Hope his passing will be peaceful and easy.
 May he drift to sleep and sometime later, gently sigh out his last breath.
 Be one of the lucky ones.
Nov. 3, 2008, 2:58 a.m. CST
Sad news
by Boba Fat
Tried to see him twice when I've been visiting L.A but only got his answering machine. I guess I never will now.
Nov. 3, 2008, 3:06 a.m. CST
I love you, Forry
by Wonderboys
We'll miss you so much! :(
Nov. 3, 2008, 4 a.m. CST
It had to happen, but I don't hate it less
by KCMOSHer
I had the extreme pleasure to take what would be one of Forry's last tours of the Ackermansion back in 1999. He stopped offering the weekly tours not too long after the one I attended. To say it was special and amazing doesn't do it justice. Forry is, simply put, a living museum. His mansion was only the building housing his collection, -he- was the collection. Sure, he had a lot of amazing stuff, but he was the star attraction. So many stories, so much history, the man was present and influenced so much of the genres we hold near and dear...always in the background, on the sidelines, shadowing movie history from shortly after it's inception through the grandest of it's eras. I love the man dearly, a truly wonderful human being full of warmth and joy. While he never held the limelight, in the end he's a bigger star than any he's known, and I'm willing to bet each and every one of them would agree with me on that. I can't bring myself to say goodbye yet. He isn't gone. I'll say that when I'm forced to, and not a second sooner.
Nov. 3, 2008, 4:12 a.m. CST
Truly sad to see such a legend go
by ELGordo
Who will take care of all his memorabilia when he's gone? Go in peace Forry, even though I've never met you and never will.
Nov. 3, 2008, 5:09 a.m. CST
by sonnyfern
Nov. 3, 2008, 5:18 a.m. CST
FJA - Greatest Genre Buff Ever?
by Cr8z13
Probably. We owe the man a profound debt of thanks.
Nov. 3, 2008, 5:27 a.m. CST
Totally bummed out...
by TylerDurden3395
I'll definitely have to send him something. The man is a national treasure.
Nov. 3, 2008, 5:53 a.m. CST
"I'm not dead!" - "You're not fooling anyone, you know?"
by ricarleite
Is this a death topic for someone who is still alive? How... SICK!
Nov. 3, 2008, 5:55 a.m. CST
As I'm Working...
by drew mcweeny
... to finish my AFI reviews, I'm watching FUTURE WAR on DVD, thanks to the new MST3K box set. And guess who has a cameo on FUTURE WAR? Yep... Forry J. He just got eaten by a really, really bad dinosaur. It was great.
Nov. 3, 2008, 6:29 a.m. CST
God bless him!
by Bob Cryptonight
FJA...you will be missed!
Nov. 3, 2008, 6:32 a.m. CST
Thank you Forry
by foreverguardian
Thank you for giving lovers of the fantastic a voice and a publication that changed everything. Thanks for your dedication and your enthusiasm. I wish our paths could have crossed. Thanks for making people like us aware that we are not alone. All the best, Andrew (UK)
Nov. 3, 2008, 6:49 a.m. CST
Dr. Ackula lives forever
by cookiepuss
Famous monsters raised me as a kid - several generations of grateful fans love you and you will never be forgotten.
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:07 a.m. CST
FJA- What a true rarity!
by Spank
Here's a guy who SO many folks owe SO much of their livlihoods, and perhaps sanity to. To think of how much he started, how many young minds he influenced, and how many hours of sheer entertainment he is responsible for, not just from his magazines but the hours spent enjoying even the schlockiest films watched from his recommendations. FJA IS cult cinema fandom to SO many of us that his impact will be as eternal as film making. I was lucky to meet him many, many years back at a San Diego Con, and never would have known it was him without his distinctive specks. What sad news indeed to hear of his ailing!
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:10 a.m. CST
A farewell message from all of us at work
by foreverguardian
A sincere farewell message from all of us at the Starstore blogs, to one of our heroes. http://starstoreblog.com/geek-culture/forrest-j-ackerman-a-farewell-to-one-of-our-heroes/
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:21 a.m. CST
We'll miss you but you will be forever near...
by Dataset
Every time we jump at the movies, every time a child checks under his bed, every time we hear a theremin, and every time a monsterous shadow appears onscreen, you will be with us. We love you Ackermonster!
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:34 a.m. CST
A life lived well...
by JIMBOCOP
You could argue that dedicating the majority of 92+ years to aliens, dinosaurs, barbarians, robots, monsters, saucers and clones is a colossal waste of anyone's time, but you'd be wrong. Forry hasn't just obsessed over geek culture he's created some really major parts of it. FJA pretty much invented the SF/Fantasy convention and the format he put together remains unchanged to this day. He's also collected and stored some of the most precious and iconic items from the golden age of SF right up to modern blockbusters and again, he was a pioneer - seeing the potential in keeping this stuff that other people would write off as rags and junk. His legendary garage housed a Martian flying machine from George Pal's "War of the Worlds" for example. I really hope someone with their act together is responsible for archiving all this stuff (some of it being really fragile) for future generations. I recall reading about him way back in the brilliant, but doomed early 1980's UK SF mag "Voyager" when he said his lifelong dream then was to track down the original "Maria" robot suit from Fritz Lang's "Metropolis"; the movie that kickstarted his love of SF. Sadly, it never happened (she was probably destroyed, forgotten, in some prop storehouse during WWII), but I hope he was at least he's got to see that new footage discovered in Argentina recently. FJA is truly one of those people who shaped the way I look at the genre I love and, more importantly, define myself - A geek and PROUD OF IT. Godspeed, Forrest J Ackerman. Remember, it's the second star on the right and straight on 'til morning... That is all.
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:40 a.m. CST
One of my childhood dreams...
by RodneyOz
...ever since reading about his collection/museum/house in Starlog when I was nine years old, was to one day get to LA and gaze in awe at all the traces of a life spent dedicated to the fantastic in all its forms. Alas, many years later and I still haven't gotten to the US, let alone his home. This article makes me sad in so many ways, some selfish, but all deeply. Forrest J Ackerman is one of the people who taught me, even at such a long distance, how to be a fan and how to keep the spark of enthusiasm alive. I don't want to write a final 'bit' for this.
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:52 a.m. CST
Never. Oh, Never. Nothing will die
by DRACULA_WANTS_THE_AMULET

 http://tinyurl.com/64fhwj
 Know and be overwhelmed by all the wonderful things you did that inspired and entertained all of those who thank you for believing, loving, and honoring the fantastic.
May the journey be beyond anything you've ever imagined. Return to those you have lost. Have the Peace you've always sought and never known.
Nothing Dies...
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:53 a.m. CST
My father and I also share our love of Uncle Forry.
by JediRob
He and John Zacherley are one of our biggest bonding outlets. We've been worrying about his health for quite sometime. At least it seems he is going peacefully.
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:55 a.m. CST
Rest Easy, Forry
by Duck of Death
Famous Monsters was the first magazine I ever subscribed to, as an 8 year old kid. I basically lied to my parents and told them it was a kids' magazine to get them to let me subscribe to it. I'll never forget what happened when they looked at a random issue to see what kind of magazine it was, and it turned out to be the cover featuring the gruesome head of the Incredible Melting Man. Yikes. I guess Mr. Ackerman could have had more financial success in life, but he sure didn't want for friends and admirers. We should all be so lucky as to leave this world as legends in our time. I hope you will have an easy, peaceful journey into the next world, Forry. You will not be forgotten.
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:58 a.m. CST
by John Maddening
This is one of those things that's always been in the back of my mind since I met him at the very first CONvergence in 1999 (where Harry and Jay were also guests). He really enjoyed himself, especially while watching the transvestite-headed rock band All the Pretty Horses.

 4E promised us that he'd come back for his 100th birthday, and I'll be holding him to that.
Nov. 3, 2008, 8:24 a.m. CST
Sorry to hear this.
by mrfan
Love his work.
Nov. 3, 2008, 8:32 a.m. CST
The end of an era...
by Jerri Blank
...he will be missed. God bless you Forry.
Nov. 3, 2008, 8:43 a.m. CST
What a legacy...
by Sparhawk38
Comic books, Creature Feature on Sat. nights and Mr. Ackerman's magazine. I had a great childhood.
Nov. 3, 2008, 8:44 a.m. CST
Tell Prince Sirki to wait Forry...
by Circean6
I grew up at the tail end of Famous Monsters era but in the anchient days before the internet, before VCR's, and mysterious stores that sold only comic books and sci-fi could only be found in the big cities, there was Famous Monsters of Filmland, a goofy, pulpy, b&w magazine that assured all of us pre-Star Wars geeks "you are not alone". I had the pleasure of seeing Forry give his presentation at San Diego '05. Listened to his impression of HG Wells (he met fucking HG Wells how cool is that?!?) tell war stories, and show off the geek relic that is Bela's Dracula signet ring. I also got to sit next to one of his most famous disciples, Jon Landis. To folks reading this who don't know about Forry, look him up online, he was the first sci-fi horror geek of the 20th century, he may be the last living person who has seen London After Midnight, and his contibutions to this crazy passion we all share I consider as vital as thise of Ray Bradbury, George Lucas, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Julie Schwartz, Gary Gygax, & Gene Roddenberry. Thank you Uncle Forry...thank you!
Nov. 3, 2008, 8:53 a.m. CST
The oldest child - One Wonderful day
by ProfGriffin
Uncle Forry, YOU are the one that made me love the monsters...your presence in the world gives me a belief in magic!
 YOU are the Sultan of Sci-Fi and the collector of wonder. YOU are the eternal symbol of all that is good and right with world of fantasy entertainment. Through your pen, Lugosi lived eternal, King Karloff reigned supreme and Lon Chaney never died.
 YOU taught us well...we children of FM. Don't smoke, don't drink, don't dope...read and educate yourselves, and most of all, let wonder and fantasy fill your heart! MONSTERS are good for you!
 You proved that time and time again. Rest now...you have given so much. Go and spend eternity with Wendayne. Spend an eternity in One Wonderful Day.
Nov. 3, 2008, 9:08 a.m. CST
We are, because you were.
by ArcadianDS
Nov. 3, 2008, 9:13 a.m. CST
Fewdio.com 'Thank You'
by Therealumlaut
Thank you for the tours, the inspiration and the permission to be who we are.
Nov. 3, 2008, 9:17 a.m. CST
Forry, you are an inspiration!
by briantag
I've always loved Famous Monsters, and you are a beloved icon. My only regret is never getting up the nerve to knock on your door and ask for a personal tour. You have left an amazing impact, and I wish you and your family all the very best, and lots of love. - Brian
Nov. 3, 2008, 9:23 a.m. CST
My Forry experience...
by Grendy
I was fortunate enough to meet him a few years ago, and after telling him that he reminded me of my grandfather (although he wasn't dead!) we had a great conversation about his cool chrome Batman-symbol watch. That turned into him pointing out that he was wearing the original Dracula signet ring! And to top it off he also was wearing the Scarab ring from The Mummy. I was the only girl in line to meet him, and he gave me an autograph for free, even though I only stopped by to say hello, and not pester him too much. He was a very generous man with his time with me, and as someone who read issues of Famous Monsters, Starlog and Fangoria growing up, his loss will be felt for ages. Forry, you've had some good times on this planet, hopefully the end of them will be with peace and love and your family. Thank you for your love of all things cinema.
Nov. 3, 2008, 9:37 a.m. CST
Famous Monsters Of Filmland
by skimn
informed my childhood culture as much as any movie or television program. Growing up in the '60s, we had Outer Limits and Twilight Zone to view, but nothing could be more pleasurable than hiding under the covers, with the trusty flashlight and reading Famous Monsters. And Forry, your love of the weird, the wonderful, the monsterous, leapt forth from the page and into the imaginations of t young, and to quote a corny cliche, the young at heart.
In fact, the introduction of genre films through your magazine has indeed kept this 51 year old, feeling like a kid.
Nov. 3, 2008, 9:57 a.m. CST
Thank you sir
by Purgatori
I got to go through the Ackermansion YEARS ago. Forry was just amazing. And the place was beautiful. He's the reason there are mags like Fangoria and HorrorHound around. You were one of the first sir. And thank you for Vampirella as well.
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:01 a.m. CST
Mr. Ackerman
by mr dark
This kind big hearted gentleman started my love affair with cinema. There is no other way to say it.I used to ride my bike up to the Liquor store when I was just a kid to pick up my monthly Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine..They had a well stocked magazine section and even if my search there came up empty I always got a chance to sneak a peek at the Girlie mags. So I guess Forry was also kind of responsible for my interest in beautiful women as well.. As a kid in the 60's I can bear witness to his greatness..He was always popping up in print or getting a mention by others who were influenced by his generousity. He is loved by many and had a massive part in bringing the genre's of Horror and Science Fiction to the mainstream..Thank you Forry...
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:13 a.m. CST
Forry will live forever......
by deadboy1313
in the hearts of everyone who he brought his special brand of magic to. As a child, I couldn't wait to pick up the latest issue of Famous Monsters. Several years ago, I had someone agressively trying to buy my collection, and I politely informed them that they would NEVER be for sale. It is the one piece of my childhood that got me through the true horrors of real life. Forry, you gave an orphaned child a safe world to escape to, and for that I will always be grateful. I love you Uncle Forry.
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:17 a.m. CST
Famous Monsters will always be an ispiration for me
by alienindisguise
The artwork and the stories inspired me to become an artist and writer in the film world and this is very sad news. I am glad to hear that he's in a peaceful state.
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:20 a.m. CST
Birthday is November 24th according to multiple sources...
by IAmJack'sUserID
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:25 a.m. CST
The King of the Fanboys!
by Jobacca
And I mean that with all the love in my heart.As a kid I remember reading second-hand copies of Famous Monsters and being amazed at what a cool guy Uncle Forry seemed to be-I used to dream about making it out to the west coast and taking a tour of the Acker-Mansion. FJA made it cool for geeks like us to take pride in our collections of action-figures,prop replicas and grade Z pulp movies on DVD. Rock on Uncle Forry....you've helped create a million little monsters who are more than ready to carry the torch!
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:35 a.m. CST
Thank You, Forry
by Partyslammer
I pretty much grew up on the old "Famous Monsters of Filmland" mag in the late 60's and early 70's. The letters page would have usually have comments by kids like Joe Dante, Tom Savini and John Landis who'd later grow up to be major directors and top special effect/makeup guys in the film industry. More than once, I got busted in school reading a copy of FM in the middle of class. The magazine was a huge part of my childhood.
 As a birthday present in my teens, my mom managed to contact him (he was listed in the phone book!) and arranged a tour of his huge old house in Hollywood for me and a couple friends (he'd always let *anyone* tour his house for free) where he had a gigantic, awesome collection of sci-fi and horror movie ephemera including many actual props and a couple of the stop motion puppets from old Ray Harryhausen monster movies. He struck me as a big kid who loved every aspect of the genre, the prototypical "fanboy." Probably the coolest thing my mom ever did for this once young punk kid.
 Godspeed, Ackermonster.
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:39 a.m. CST
Famous Monsters of Filmland...
by REDD
What a great, fun magazine. I remember getting my first issue back in the early 70's. Thank you Forry, rest well.
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:48 a.m. CST
not sad at all really.
by FleshMachine
92...great life...going peacefully. we should all be so lucky.
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:01 a.m. CST
Did he coin the term "science fiction"?
by berserkrl
Or was it "scientifiction"?
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:07 a.m. CST
I loved visiting with Forry in his home on several occasions
by Snake Foreskin
between 2000 and 2001. It was always a weird and surreal experience, with complete strangers being invited in to see his countless items of memerobilia and hear his countless fascinating stories about his life. My favorite stories weren't about Boris or Bela or Ray or Robert; they were about his wife. He loved her so dearly and missed her so deeply. It was a strange and magical time in my life, and I will forever be grateful for the memories made in that delapidated den of Sci Fi known as Ackermansion. I am saddened that his time is coming near, because the world will be a far less interesting place without his presence. Dio beni vi, Forrest Ackerman, kaj tend vi sur via next granda aventuro!
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:08 a.m. CST
No, it was Sci Fi!
by Snake Foreskin
What a great and wonderful man.
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:08 a.m. CST
The Worst News of the Day
by AugustusGloop
on the heels of the best news of the day. Dangit Harry! Peace be with you, Forry.
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:08 a.m. CST
Thank you
by nolan bautista
FM and Forry had a profound impact on my childhood..its actually one of the reasons why i go to this site..to bond with everyone here..thank you Forry..we all thank you..
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:11 a.m. CST
I had no idea he had moved!
by Snake Foreskin
I haven't seen him since 2001, and I just looked him up on the web and found out he moved to a different house. I know the original Ackermansion was in disrepair. Actually, it was really falling apart. One of the places he housed a lot of his memerobilia was in terrible shape. I hope he's comfy and cozy in his new Ackermansion and that he rests peacefully, knowing he is loved and will be missed.
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:25 a.m. CST
yeah he's a cool guy
by Rupee88
I saw him at a comic convention back in the 80s and he seemed very nice....he contributions to fandom are far too numerous to mention.
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:27 a.m. CST
Thank you,Forry
by Deus X Meshuga
For being a good friend to a budding Geek.I read FAMOUS MONSTERS and your other mags voraciously.I spent my allowance ordering Aurora model kits from the back pages,and in 1977,it was in an issue of FM where I saw the first photos from STAR WARS,a few months before it's release.Those few b & w stills were more than enough to get me insanely hopped up for it! ( I saw it on my birthday ) **Sigh**...A happier,less cynical,less pissed-off time...Rest easy,Dr.Ackula,you've earned it...and thanks for all the fun you gave us.
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:47 a.m. CST
Forrest J. Ackerman...
by BrooseTheScharuk
...I knew that name long before I knew anything about the person attached to it. It was just a name that I saw every time I opened up an issue of my favorite magazine. Of course, as I grew, I came to know and appreciate who the man was. It was the first time in my life that there was an "old person" in the world with whom I shared anything resembling a common interest. I used to show my geek colors whenever he came up in a cameo and I would point him out to my friends excitedly (actually, strike "used to"). Forrest and his magazine shaped the person I am today, without a shadow of a doubt. It hurts to know that I'll never be able to shake the hand of (or maybe even hug) the man; that "grandfather" to this nerdy little, monster-loving boy, who gave me my first peek behind the curtain in the chamber of horrors. My most heartfelt, loving thanks go to you, Forry.
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:54 a.m. CST
Wow, I lived right down the street from him for a year
by IndustryKiller!
My first apartment in LA was on Russel. While Im not intimately familiar with his work I wish him all the peace in the world and acknowledge his contribution to this art that makes all our lives more brilliant. Thank you and peace be with you.
Nov. 3, 2008, 12:46 p.m. CST
I wonder if it was Indy 4 that made him lose his will to live.
by Snake Foreskin
I know it made me want to eat a cyanide donut with arsenic icing. This is all George Lucas' fault, and makes me hate him even more!
Nov. 3, 2008, 1:01 p.m. CST
Terrible news
by Beezbo
I want to go to my parents' house and dig out my old FMs.
Nov. 3, 2008, 2:37 p.m. CST
by tensticks
I have been fortunate enough to meet Forry on a couple of occasions, and to visit his home--not the old mansion, alas, but the small Hollywood bungalow he's been in for the last few years. Though he was clearly "getting up there", he still had a firm handshake and a gleam in his eye, and he was a pleasure and a delight. It was particularly gratifying to shake the hand of a man who's met Professor Tolkien--and of course, a man who is himself so drenched, entrenched and intertwined in genre history. A few weeks ago, the theatre I own in Phoenix hosted the International Science Fiction and Horror Film Festival, and one of the panel guests was an artists who'd done some recent work on Vampirella. I told him how tickled I was that I'd been able to purchase a copy of Vampirella "straight from Forry"--and the guy had now clue who I was talking about. Which made me very, very sad. Godspeed, Forry, and I have no doubt that you'll have the ultimate Geek museum prepared for all of US when we get to the other side. Genuine Love--Matteo Yenkala
Nov. 3, 2008, 3:45 p.m. CST
As I said to a friend of mine tonight...
by RobinP
if it wasn't for Forry....I wouldn't be writing for GoreZone, because GoreZone wouldn't exist. I owe him everything. The first cool adult I was ever aware of.
Nov. 3, 2008, 4:01 p.m. CST
When he does pass, the networks better not
by skimn
ignore it, like Stan Winston. It IS like that line in Indy 4: We seem to have reached the age where life stops giving us things and starts taking them away.
Nov. 3, 2008, 4:02 p.m. CST
As you look back on your life
by hallmitchell
know that you gave enjoyment and imagination to alot of people. Thankyou.
Nov. 3, 2008, 4:47 p.m. CST
This fucking sucks!
by disfigurehead
I have every issue of Famous Monsters and I have met him several times. He's a father figure to me.
Nov. 3, 2008, 4:55 p.m. CST
Famous Monsters back issues
by vic twenty
You could order them from the back of magazines in the 70s. I remember waiting for the issues to arrive as a kid. I forgot about those old mags. Thanks for everything Forry, and godspeed!
Nov. 3, 2008, 5:13 p.m. CST
Mail it? What if it doesn't reach him?
by quentintarantado
I'm in the Philippines. How many days will mailing it take? Anyway, if it will prolong his life a few days, I will. I have very little connection with him, nevertheless, I know him by reputation and I know of his amazing collection in his house. He's the perfect geek that I always aspired to be. Please add one more prayer for him.
Nov. 3, 2008, 5:14 p.m. CST
I am a horror movie fan for life.
by Smerdyakov
And it's all because of Forey. God I just saw him in "Tower of Terror" with Brinke Stevens.
Nov. 3, 2008, 5:33 p.m. CST
Just popped in Mad Monster Party
by Kirbymanly
in his honor. The world of film will lose a true hero and historian. Hang in there, Forrest! We love you!
Nov. 3, 2008, 6:02 p.m. CST
I'm old enough...
by HumanRain
...to remember watching Creepy Classics on AMC every Saturday when everyone else my age was watching cartoons. FJA was the one I turned to at my local library to brush up on the history of my beloved Universal monsters. I have several volumes of Famous Monsters of Film Land. Sorry to hear about his fading health, but at least, to paraphrase Robert Altman, the passing of an old man is never a tragedy. But it still breaks our hearts... However/whenever he leaves this earth, he'll be remembered and greatly missed. A great man. I shall always read his volumes with affection. By the way, if we're talking about great cameos, how about his turn in Al Adamson's godawful "Dracula vs. Frankenstein?" He gets one-upped by the afro-touting Count and then gets strangled to death by the raisin-faced Monster. Classic moment.
Nov. 3, 2008, 6:10 p.m. CST
He was a towering figure in my childhood...
by Fireball XL-5
...a friend to all us Monster Kids. He helped us understand who we were. I posted a video about that era recently and included a pic of Forry with a heart-shaped transition. It was my way of saying what he's meant to me. So glad I did it. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTu-LNjFl_c
Nov. 3, 2008, 6:16 p.m. CST
Forry Video
by Fireball XL-5
Try this instead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTu-LNjFl_c
Nov. 3, 2008, 6:18 p.m. CST
God I'll miss Uncle Forey
by Kloipy
what a great man
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:12 p.m. CST
I could kick myself for never visiting the Ackermansion
by TimBenzedrine
About ten years ago some friends of mine from Detroit popped into town unexpectedly and I spent a couple of days playing Hollywood tour guide. We were all fans of FMOF back in the day (I collected every issue and I even used to buy back issues.)After they left, I slapped myself in the head thinking, "Of course, the Ackermansion." Another opportunity missed. I did encounter Forry himself at the San Diego ComicCon years ago. I chatted with him briefly, but he was really more interested in messmerizing the blonde that accompanied me with his Dracula ring,the old devil. Forry we love you, please don't ever die.
Nov. 3, 2008, 7:47 p.m. CST
Thanks Fireball XL-5!!
by batzilla
WOW! I had a bunch of those monster toys when I was a kid and that video brought back toys I had long forgot! I was freaking out saying "OH YEAH! I HAD THAT TOO!!" several times! I would have NEVER remembered that stuff. Took me back. God speed Ackerman. And thanks for everything you did.
Nov. 3, 2008, 8:43 p.m. CST
Harlan Ellison hates him...
by randie1313
...for the way he treated Robert Bloch when Bloch was dying.
Nov. 3, 2008, 9:53 p.m. CST
dont listen to the haters
by The cunning linguist
Hey man, you were an inspiration to me. "slippin away" is so lame...fight the good fight. We 're not ready to lose you yet.
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:01 p.m. CST
see, I
by The cunning linguist
didn't know he dissed robert bloch. I love my robert bloch. "I have the heart of a fourteen year old...in a jar on my desk" yep, thats a quote.
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:18 p.m. CST
I like the sound of
by gotilk
two crickets making love.
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:19 p.m. CST
it is evocative, isn't it?
by The cunning linguist
Nov. 3, 2008, 10:46 p.m. CST
Creator of Vampirella
by Chuck_Chuckwalla
Thanks for thinking her up Forry.
Nov. 3, 2008, 11:27 p.m. CST
"I love copulating crickets!"
by Bob Cryptonight
We love ya, Uncle Forry!
Nov. 4, 2008, 1:01 a.m. CST
Crying Shame
by Chaykin
I met this man back in the 80's at a Fango con in New York (back when cons where about what they were supposed to be about, not just reaming the fans of their money). He was a true gentleman and a FOUNTAIN of information about so much that has been forgotten. Not to slight anybody here, because you are reading this, but so much will be gone forever and judging by most of the attention deficit clueless talbacks that I read on this site, most of the supposed "geek world" will not even know what has been lost. Thank you Harry and everyone else who will keep the fire burning. Famous Monsters forever!!!
Nov. 4, 2008, 2:46 a.m. CST
This month's Rue Morgue
by filmcans
Interested parties should pick up the latest double-sized anniversary issue of Rue Morgue Magazine, featuring Ackerman on the cover and a handful of related articles on the man, the magazine that made him famous, and the influence he's had over the years.
Nov. 4, 2008, 9:23 a.m. CST
Terrible News
by Slaphappy Slim
I was lucky enough to discover FM a year or two before it ended and was immediately hooked. I've spent the past quarter century haunting comic shops and used book stores slowly building to a collection that currently holds 114 of the 191 regular issues. Over twenty years ago, at 14 years old, I found Forry's number and called him at home. He spent nearly an hour on the phone with me--some dopey kid he'd never met who rang him up out of the blue--talking anything and everything. An unbelievable guy. I always took it for granted that Uncle Forry would be there. Sadly, this is not the case. Thankfully, he seems to be at peace. Thanks for everything through all these years, FJA.
Nov. 4, 2008, 9:40 a.m. CST
Before the internet
by Snookeroo
the only connection to fandom (if you lived in the Midwest)were magazines like Famous Monsters of Filmland.

Thank you Mr. Ackerman for the wonderful hours of joy you brought to this young man back in the early 70's. I still treasure those old magazines and that special place and time.
Nov. 4, 2008, 3:02 p.m. CST
Forry is the greatest!
by Ricky Retardo
The Akermonster gave the world the best horror mag. Famous Monsters of Filmland was the mag I most loved as a kid. I still have almost all of the early issues. I love you, Forry! Thank you for bringing us so much pleasure and chills.
Nov. 5, 2008, 12:31 a.m. CST
by geech
I had always fantasized that I would trek down to SoCal and meet him before it was too late. Forry, thank you for setting me on the path. You're a hero to us all.
Nov. 5, 2008, 10:01 a.m. CST
Forever Forrey!
by rlabrana
Forrey, like all of the others, you were a huge part of my life. At your knee, I learned how to love horror movies and bad(?) puns. Best wishes!!!
Nov. 5, 2008, 10:02 a.m. CST
by rlabrana
Call me.
Nov. 5, 2008, 10:30 a.m. CST
2008 is really a bummer
by bacci40
ackerman fed my love of movies and horror films throughout my childhood and teen years...gotta get that letter off right now
Nov. 5, 2008, 10:32 a.m. CST
Hey Rod!
by TimBenzedrine
How you doin'?
Nov. 5, 2008, 12:20 p.m. CST
MICHAEL CRICHTON is DEAD
by ShiftyEyedDog2
Nov. 5, 2008, 12:41 p.m. CST
by rlabrana
Sorry to clog the talkback. But a mutual love of the Ackermonster has connected me with a long lost fiend (FJA pun intended). John, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Nov. 5, 2008, 12:42 p.m. CST
chrichton was too young
by bacci40
2 more months to go...hope 09 is better
Nov. 5, 2008, 5:03 p.m. CST
FJA on the cover of "Rue Morgue"
by thegreatwhatzit
Why was the former FM editor rendered into a homeless outcast? Why did classic artist Basil Gogos commit such blasphemy? It's a demoralizing portrait of a man who introduced a pioneering magazine. "Rue Morgue" blows (but it's still superior to "Fangoria").
Nov. 5, 2008, 6:04 p.m. CST
When all the other kids were reading comics back in 1964...
by Stan Arthur
I was reading FM. Monster movies and The Beatles were the only things I cared about by the time I was 7 years old. Forry, you were my hero for putting in pages the things that made me squeal with glee. Thank you, Forry.
Nov. 6, 2008, 5:45 p.m. CST
Forry and a kid from Croydon
by Goldmagus
It's just about the most boring suburb of London, and not the most exciting spot to grow up in the 1960s as a horror fanatic. But every now and again, a magazine would appear in a local newsagents - absolutely not regularly, maybe only once every two or three months - but it was like a lifeline. It was, of course, FM, and the world that opened up to me was mindblowing. Forry's passion for movies new and old was so amazing to me as a kid, and he has been a life long influence on everything I've ever done. I'm lucky enough to work in the business and produce movies - I don't know whether I'd ever have got there without the incredible doors he opened into an imaginative and creative otherworld. He will be seriously missed by many, many people but we'll always love him for the gifts he gave to a whole generation.
Nov. 7, 2008, 1:23 a.m. CST
'Dead People Server' reports Forry's passing today
by KCMOSHer
Don't know for sure where their source is, but they are calling it Thursday the 6th. http://www.dpsinfo.com/dps/2008.html#latest
Nov. 7, 2008, 1:29 a.m. CST
Scratch that, false alarm
by KCMOSHer
Reports out of London likely spawned this obit. Current word from Joe Moe is that he's still with us, although in the same tenuous condition as before. Check http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/19869/master/1/ for up to the minute news directly from those closest to Dr. Acula.
Nov. 7, 2008, 1:57 a.m. CST
by edgreen86
No false alarm, sadly. He passed away earlier this evening.
Nov. 9, 2008, 12:38 a.m. CST
not gone yet...bet he gotta kick out of that
by bacci40
he died...then came back as zombie ackerman...i cant count the book stores that used to chase me out from spending hours at the stacks reading his mags...i sent him a letter...hope he gets it
Nov. 9, 2008, 12:06 p.m. CST
I recall as a kid...
by gotilk
Thinking while reading FM (and later on, Starlog/Fangoria)... wouldn't it be great if all of us guys and ghouls could be connected in some way? If we could communicate easily. I had a few pen pals, but nothing ever gelled. Too spread out and distracted by lives. We could take over the world if we could find a way to make it easier to keep in touch. Megalomaniacal little brat, huh?

 Well, here we are folks. In his name, do great things with the connections you've made and make him proud.

 Thank you again Forry. We'll come back for you when we figure out the time travel thing.
Nov. 10, 2008, 6:35 p.m. CST
truly touched our lives!
by ufoclub1977
A founder in the culture that powers this website. I was a kid eager to find an issue of "Monsters" at the drugstore and flip through pics of ALIEN or American Werewolf in London... before I ever saw a Fangoria.
Nov. 12, 2008, 10:44 a.m. CST
Forry Update
by hellcatsagogo
From Facebook page: "Following a long depressing haul, there is some GOOD NEWS. All of your cards, letters and well-wishes have really caused Forry to rally! The torrent of love flooding the Ackerminimansion has encouraged Forry to fight for his life. I can't predict how much longer we'll have him around. A day? A week? A month? Who knows? But I CAN tell you we're taking full advantage of this upturn to really encourage Forry to get stronger and hang around a while more. I am actually feeling hopeful he'll make it to his 92nd birthday on Nov. 24th. Please pass this message on and let everyone know that their tributes, stories and prayers have had a miraculous effect on Forry. We should all continue to support him (and each other) and enjoy his presence as long as we are able... Thank you all so much! Joe" Thanks for the update Joe - we are all wishing Forest the best of days, the brightest of smiles and the hope that comes with each new dawn. Cheers.
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Justin Bieber's feeling better -- in fact, he's feeling good enough to FIGHT ... 'cause he just went after a photog in London ... and screamed, "I'LL F**KING BEAT THE F**K OUT OF YOU."
Bieber -- flanked by bodyguards -- was leaving a Central London hotel moments ago ... and in the mad scramble to his SUV, he made contact with a waiting photog.
The photog -- NOT a TMZ photog -- was clearly upset by the physical contact and immediately claimed he was assaulted. He then began to cuss out Bieber, who was already inside the waiting SUV.
But Bieber clearly heard the photog's insults ("f**k off back to America", "f**king little moron") ... 'cause the singer opened his SUV door and sprung out of the car ... trying to attack the photog.
While Bieber's bodyguard held him back, the singer screamed ... "What the f**k you say?"
The photog shot back -- "You heard what I said ... you heard what I f**king said, mate."
Bieber replied, "I'll f**king beat the f**k out of you."
Justin tried to swing at the photog, but his bouncers kept the singer at bay ... and eventually pushed him back inside the SUV.
The car left the scene without further incident.
Bieber just tweeted about the incident ... saying, "Ahhhhh! Rough morning. Trying to feel better for this show tonight but let the paps get the best of me."
Oh here we go, Another little kid trying to act tuff. I think he went to the Chris Brown school of puck ass bitches. This little boy and I do mean boy needs his ass whoop one good time. So do away with the chump ass body guards and let him go. They are all mean asses around there babysitters, but alone, there punk-ass-bitches....
Umm he's Canadian DingDong
does anybody else think that bieber is just doin all this...(smoking blunts,drinkin lean,and cussin out the paps)...just so he can make the turn from popstar to rap star??...I think so..mark my words
Only jumped out of car because he knew someone would hold him back. He is a little punk who is out of control and feels entitled. Cannot wait until this wannabe thugs time is up in the music world.
omg....i cant believe some of you people stand behind this lil punk! If that was my kid, I would take him home and give him a good ole fashion azz wippin!!!! If it wasnt for the Paps you wouldnt be ****, because you sure cant sing. AND PUT SOME DAMN CLOTHES ON, TIRED OF SEEING YOUR DAMN BIRD CHEST AND YOUR UNDERWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pap almost got his assault charge....
Without bodyguards, this little princess, wouldn't do anything!
lmao!!!!!!!!!!! like he actually could! and wearing that lil cute hat too! what a vagina!
Right now Bieber is making money. When the teeny boppers move on to someone else and they will and the money stops coming in it will be Justin who? He will be dumped in a heartbeat.
The over hyping, promotions, marketing, concerts will stop. Bieber has no actual talent it's all promotion hype, without that he's done.
Mily Cyrus had all of Disney backing, promotions and hype and everything. Once she left the show she hasn't been able to do squat. Her concerts tanked, record sales going nowhere.
What I would have given to the bodyguard just to let the little twirp go after the photog and then see him have his a$$ handed to him.
In front of other photogs.
Would have been priceless.
I've seen this clip before, here is the original; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElDP4vwqIMM
That kid is on a downward hill and sinking fast..... he needs to grow up and get away from his new friends.....bad news
Whether or not you are a fan (and most of you clearly are not) the photog was in the wrong. When there is a press of people trying to get in the vehicle and the paps are all up in everyone's face it's easy to bump into everyone else.... BACK OFF.. but to freak out about assault and cussing out person who did not do anything on purpose was just ignorant. I don't blame the kid's reaction at all and the bodyguard's handled it.
I'm NOT a Bieber fan AT ALL...but...the photog had it coming...they are like leaches....trying to find the warmest bloody flesh body to hang latch onto. I would have done substantially more to that twit. Rotten crooked toothed, cottage cheese bodied, uncir***sized *******.
you hate justin why?because hes ****ing human and a trying to be normal?or because hes donating money to charity everyweek?or meeting make a wish children for every concert he does?or because he makes his fans happy everyday? he does one thing wrong and gets so much hate but hardly noone notices the good, but i do.


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The above set of pictures is of Mr. Blair day at lunch. As many of you guys may know, he is retiring from Evergreen Valley High School as he is at risk of throat cancer. Some don't know that he doesn't get to see his kids often. Some don't know that his wife died a couple of years back, leaving him alone. Some don't know that he's a graduate of Caltech, a top 10 prestigious university. Some don't know he's an avid basketball player, some don't know that he flies airplanes on the weekend, that he has the best collection of '60s music to date, but all of that doesn't matter. What people do need to know is that this is a man who took life by handles to enjoy it his way, and that he is one of the greatest teachers to ever write on a whiteboard at Evergreen Valley High School.
Good luck and have a speedy recovery Mr. Blair; I hope to see you around.
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This Honda Civic Is Anything But Sedate."I was 5 when my dad drove the car into the driveway. All I can really remember about it was saying, 'Cool'," remi-nisces Ryan Smith about this '92 Civic CX, back when his dad first drove it home from the dealership. Keep in mind, this was back when the phrase "no replacement for displacement" was still very relevant. Now we know that a Garrett turbocharger can change that rule with just the turn of a few veritable bolts on any modern sport compact platform. Ryan realized the car's true potential when a skiing accident left his leg in a cast and his eyes buried in tuner magazines.
Ryan began to plot the resurrection of the family hatch well before he could legally drive it. When the time came for him to take over the EG's well-worn reins, his plan of attack was inclusive and concise. He began his quest with some much-needed body restoration, and didn't stop until he found himself with a 568whp fire-breathing dragon, puffing 34 psi through an appropriately sized GT35R turbo.
With an off-the-shelf A'PEXi turbo kit, 3-inch exhaust and homemade boost controller, the internally stock D15 in Ryan's EG churned out 260 whp for the daily commute-enough to earn low 13-second timeslips and due respect on the street. Add in some weight reduction, a pair of K-Sport lower control arms, and custom-valved Progress drag coilovers, and the Honda was able to see 11.9 seconds at 112 mph, prompting Ryan to make the leap from ass-kicking street car to say uncle, who's-your-daddy quick 16 dragger.
The Civic's OG block was stretched to its limit by this point; all were amazed it lasted along as it had, and agreed not to push it any further. Not feeling the four-figure replacement costs of Honda's B-series powerplants, Ryan elected to retain the single-slammer configuration. A call was put in to RLZ Engineering and after a few short weeks, a D16Z6 was sourced and built as per Ryan's specifications. Darton MID sleeves, Pauter rods, custom 76mm Wiseco pistons, and knife-edged crank were added to hold the power a ported and polished head, supporting a Zex cam, springs, retainers, Ferrea 1mm oversized valves, and Crower adjustable cam gear allows the combination to make.
Supplying the bulletproof D-series with a cool, consistent flow of pressurized air is a custom Garrett GT3567R turbo fed by a custom top-mount manifold, blowing through a Garrett intercooler with custom aluminum piping, FAST 85mm throttle body, and Golden Eagle intake manifold. Excess airflow is managed by a TiAL Sport 44mm wastegate and blow-off valve, and custom 4-inch stainless down pipe. Fire-dowsing quantities of 116-octane gas (that's a lot) are introduced via Precision 1,000mm injectors, fed by an Aeromotive Eliminator fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, and fuel filter (necessitating the use of -10 AN feed and -8 AN return lines), flowing through a BDL Industries rail.
But power production is only part of the recipe of a winning drag car. Power must be consistently delegated to the wheels to put it in fastest possible motion and, to this extent, Ryan was sure to reinforce his EG's most well-documented weak point, the driveline. "D-series trannies just don't cut it," he explains. "They can't hold the power, and the shift for sh*t." A D- to B-series swap kit allows for the use of a GSR transmission, fortified with a Quaife limited-slip differential, QuarterMaster twin-disc clutch, and lightweight flywheel. Stage 5 axles from the Drive Shaft Shop effectively funnel all 586 whp to the 13-inch Weld Import Magnums and Mickey Thompson 24.5x8.5x13 slicks, which are held in place by lead-filled Full Race traction bars and a full Energy Suspension bushing kit.
With all the necessary power-producing components installed and cooperating nicely, it may have seemed Ryan was ready to get in his familiar EG and begin blasting 9-second passes. But as anyone with seat time in a track car (not counting posing in one at a car show for your MySpace profile) can attest, even the most well-designed race machine stands no chance at clenching titles without one crucial ingredient: approval from sanctioning bodies.
To gain clearance from trackside tech inspectors, Ryan replaced his OE steering wheel with a quick-release Sparco Mugello unit, yanked his stock recliners for Kirkey Racing aluminum drag seats with Simpson harnesses, and fabricated a custom window net and bracket for his Simpson Skyjacker chute. Gaining clearance from mom, however, meant visiting Pennsylvania's Kalani Gohara for a custom 12-point rollcage; effective, albeit what some (not Ryan's mom) might call "a little over-the-top."
Using basic hand tools and his driveway as a garage, he installed a Garrett GT35R turbo as the base power from which he would build upon the rest of his transformation. Unfortunately, a flatulent monkey hopped on his back when the installation was complete and the Civic became bogged down with a waning powerband that ceased to produce the numbers that Ryan had hoped. He can still remember staying up days in a row trying to get prepped for a dyno, only to be setback to square one if the Honda refused to rev over 3,000 rpm.
Thanks to a set of extensively machined RLZ heads and a few tweaks of the Honda's AFC tuning, the car's disappointing 100rpm powerband instantly leaped to 3,000 rpm and the car scorched the rollers at a very long-awaited 586 whp. Mind you, this is all with the single cam and over two years of trial, error, sweat, and blood to pull out such huge numbers from a relatively stock engine block. Life on the blacktop isn't always a Kirkey racing seat of roses, as Ryan can attest.
Even with the impressive gains that Ryan has achieved thus far in his build, he says the Honda is far from done. In fact, he didn't even have the car back in its driveway before beginning plans to break into the 600whp barrier. How could he possibly achieve more horsepower out of a single cam EG, you ask? By putting the mighty Civic on a diet of less fatty plastics and metal, and more nutrient dense nitrous oxide, of course.
Ultimately, Ryan would like to take the Civic to professional hot-rod status, matching up with the big dogs running in excess of 800 whp. He would also like to own a race team with a field of cars to choose from. But for now, Ryan is just glad that he grew up in a family who is supporting his dreams and preferred Japanese imports over the inferior '80s domestics. "That's why I don't have a sister named Bobby Sue and a Mustang," Ryan says.
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Suspension/Wheels and Tires:Progress custom valved drag coiloversK-Sport rear lower control armsBrembo cross-drilled rotorsAxxis Ultimate ceramic padsPoly-Urethane bushingsWeld Import Magnum 13x8 wheelsWeld one-piece polished 15x3 skinniesMickey Thompson 24.5x9x13 slicksM&H 24x3.5x15 skinnies
Instrumentation:Stewart Warner 5-inch tachometerAutometer Phantom series gauges (boost, water temperature, oil pressure, nitrous and fuel pressure)AEM UEGO wideband controllerTurbo XS manual boost controllerWorld Electronics TBC-1 or Innovative MSBC-1 boost controller (during season)
InteriorSimpson Platinum Series five-point harnessMark Williams quick-release Sparco Mugello steering wheelKirkey Racing aluminum drag seatCarbon-fiber sunroof plugBlack suede headlinerKalani Gohara 10-point rollcageCustom window net by StroudWheelie barSimpson Skyjacker parachute


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DUBAI - Egyptian thesp Amr Waked ("Salmon Fishing in the Yemen") has joined the cast of Luc Besson's "Lucy," playing a prominent role as a French cop in the English-language sci-fier alongside Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, and South Korea's Choi Min-sik ("Old Boy").
Touted by EuropaCorp CEO Christophe Lambert as the biggest-budget pic Besson's shingle has ever produced, "Lucy" is the tale of a female drug mule, played by Johansson, who gains superhuman powers after the drug she is carrying enters her body.
HBO's "House of Saddam," and "Contagion," said he is glad to be playing a Frenchman, albeit of Middle Eastern origin, "to get out of typecasting, in a part with no race stamp on it." Waked has the fourth most prominent role in the pic.
Though Waked is keeping mum about plot details of his policeman role, he called "Lucy" "something new and unexpected," adding that the "variety of artists from different countries make it a very global project."
"Lucy" has been described by Besson as being a film "about pure intelligence." "We're basically using 10 percent of our brain. What happens when we use more?" he told reporters in November, after wrapping an 11-day shoot in Taipei which was disrupted by local paparazzi trying to get shots of Johansson's look in the pic, with Besson hellbent on keeping it under wraps.
Produced by EuropaCorp and Gaul's TF1 Film production, with backing from paybox Canal Plus, "Lucy" started shooting in mid-September at Besson's recently opened Cite du Cinema megastudio on the outskirts of Paris where most of the pic's lensing is taking place.
Universal has worldwide rights outside China, France and Benelux to the picture which is skedded for a late 2014 release.
Egyptian Actor Amr Waked Joins Cast of Luc Besson's 'Lucy' (EXCLUSIVE)
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"We're going to review video tapes and other evidence we gathered at the scene, but at this point we don't have enough for a suspect description to give out," said Huntsville police Sgt. Clay Warmbrod.
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recyclable-bc.ca changes the way we recycle things in BC
This post is part of Marc-Oliver's Web Fiction series, which highlights a creative business idea for the digital world – for the near future. Names are fictitous.
Yesterday I visited this new website a friend had mentioned to me recyclable-bc.ca (fictitous name). I wanted to get rid of a big box with old construction gloves. You know the ones I mean? Those red-grey ones they used to make – half leather, half cotton I seem to recall. They've served me well in the years gone by and still going strong – hence some serious reluctance in simply tossing them out!


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Olympic Champion James DeGale is taking inspiration from pound-for-pound best Manny Pacquiao as he looks to bounce back by winning the European Super-Middleweight title.
DeGale lost a close points decision to fierce rival George Groves last time out, but is aiming to get back to winning ways against the champion Piotr Wilczewski, from Poland, on October 15th at the Liverpool Echo Arena, live on BoxNation, Sky platform Channel 456.
"A majority of the great fighters have a loss on their record, Manny Pacquiao is a good example, some even have a couple of losses," he said at yesterdays BoxNation launch at the Indigo in Londons O2 Arena.
"It's a part of the game and it's how you deal with those losses, when you get a loss on your record what matters is how you bounce back, look at Pacquiao now,
"There couldn't be a better opportunity for me to bounce back by winning a European title fight, and that in turn could put me back on course to win a world title next year."
The 25-year-old London boxer has admitted he hasn't seen much of his opponent, but from what he has seen knows he has a tough task against Wilczewski.
"To be honest Ive not seen to much of Piotr," DeGale continued. "However from what I have seen he's a good fighter and he's record speaks for itself with only one loss,
"He's been there and done it, he's tough, he's durable and he can box when he wants to and he won't come to Liverpool and let go of his titles easily,
"I've been sparring with Darren Barker and have had some great rounds with him, camp has gone fanatically well and the fight is only three weeks away now and I can't wait."
Now 'Saint George', the British and Commonwealth Super-Middleweight Champion has joined Frank Warrens promotional banner, he feels the pair will definitely cross paths again.
"Straight after our last fight I said 'let's get it on' but Geroge didn't want it," he added. "We are on a collision course again for sure, hopefully he carries on winning and defending his titles and when I win the European title, it's sooner rather than later when we fight again,
"It's the fight everybody wants to see and the boxing fans want to see, so we're going to have to do it again."
See James DeGale v Piotr Wilczewski for the European Super-Middleweight title and the WBO World Light-Heavyweight Championship between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew on October 15th live from the Liverpool Echo Arena; then live from the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, the WBC World Light-Heavyweight title between the legendary Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson, live and exclusive on BoxNation on Sky platform Channel 456.
Tickets for the Liverpool Echo Arena, priced at £50, £100, £150 and £250, are available from:
Liverpool Echo Arena
Box Office: 0844 8000 400
Frank Warren Promotions
INDIO, Calif., September 23 - Southern California's home for exciting boxing action, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., will once again be the host for an explosive night of fights on Friday, November 4 when Golden Boy Promotions presents what promises to be a memorable middleweight matchup between former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora and longtime contender Jose Alfredo "Shibata" Flores in a fight that will headline TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate."
Mora vs. Flores, a 10 round middleweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and AT&T. Doors open at 6:00pm PT on fight night and the first bell rings at 7:30pm PT. The TeleFutura broadcast begins at 11:30pm ET / PT (10:30pm CT).
Fans at home can also be part of the action by participating in Cinturón Tecate and voting for the fighter in the main event who displayed the most character in the ring by sending a text message to 55333. Voting will be open through the end of the weekend.
Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, are on sale now and available for purchase at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
Former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora (22-2-2, 6 KO's) has had a wild 11-year professional career thus far, but the 30-year-old from East Los Angeles is far from finished when it comes to thrilling fans around the globe. Winner of the first season of NBC's "The Contender" in 2005, Mora captivated viewers with his personality and story. Yet it wasn't until he beat the late Vernon Forrest in 2008 for the WBC Super Welterweight World Title that he earned the respect of the diehard boxing crowd. Mora lost the belt back to Forrest in his first defense, but bounced back to stop Calvin Green in seven rounds in April of 2010 and fought to a 12-round draw with future Hall of Famer Sugar Shane Mosley in September of 2010. Following a controversial split decision loss to Brian Vera in February, Mora returns on November 4 to face "Shibata" Flores with the aim of recapturing a world title in the near future.
A respected contender at 154 pounds for years, Jose Alfredo "Shibata" Flores (45-11, 26 KO's) never met a challenge he wasn't willing to take head on. Turning professional in 1990, he fought his way through the tough Mexico and California fight circuits, earning respect and a world ranking along the way. The owner of several regional titles, Flores squared off against Fernando Vargas, Raul Marquez, Paul Vaden, Vince Phillips and Vernon Phillips before leaving the sport in late 2002 to pursue a singing career. In 2010, the southpaw returned to the ring and after winning two of his three comeback bouts, he is looking forward to testing himself against Mora.
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To day I and Bill are at work on the mill house. I returned to Father 29 lbs. of nails borrowed from him some time since. I loaned to Frank Stewart one of my mules to ride to Crockett to attend to some important business concerning himself. weather clear & rather warm.
Thus closes my notes for the month of December and also for the year just passed and gone and now numbered with the things that were. Whether the Almighty will spare me to chronicle the daily events of the incoming year is more than I know but trusting in Him I shall enter upon the pleasing task, which is useful as a reference and may be profitable to those who have an interest in me.
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