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Prime - Bellagio Hotel
- Address:
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109Neighborhood:
Bellagio Hotel & Casino
- Cuisine:
SteakPrice: $50 and over
Prime - Bellagio Hotel
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.bellagio.com/restaurants/prime-steakhouse.aspx
- Phone: 8662597111x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak
- Executive Chef: Sean Griffin
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: For private patio events please contact April Short
- Private Party Contact: April Short or Chrystal Lee 702-693-7079x
A word from Prime - Bellagio Hotel
Savor every rich detail. Award-winning, four-star celebrity chef and restaurateur, Jean-Georges Vongerichten invites you to realize steakhouse dining at its finest with prime steak, seafood and lamb accompanied by fabulous sauces, sides and meticulously selected wines. Ensconce yourself in the establishment's handsome chocolate brown and delicate Tiffany blue décor – the elaborate design of Michael DeSantis. To further enhance your experience, prominent pieces of artwork are on display including three commissioned paintings by Carlo Maria Mariani, George Deem and Michael Gregory, as well as a water-themed canvas screen created by Joseph Raffael. A garden patio provides the perfect outdoor setting for a tranquil dining experience.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
- Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
- Diners' Choice WinnerSteak
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Prime - Bellagio Hotel reviews from OpenTable diners
301 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.6
- Ambiance4.7Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (236)romantic (200)scenic view (190)notable wine list (123)fit for foodies (99)great for outdoor dining (61)good for groups (47)hot spot (32)late-night find (13)neighborhood gem (11)great for lunch (5)vibrant bar scene (4)kid-friendly (3)great for brunch (2)Show More
- FoodTechOpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 9/28/2014Outstanding in every way. A must for every trip to Las Vegas.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Food In VegasGCS21Dined on 9/27/2014Along with the SW (Wynn) this may just be some of the best food in the country. Great, attentive service, knowledgeable staff, awesome hosts.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Exceptional food and serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/27/2014Amazing experience - booked a table for my 40th birthday food and service was outstanding. Requests are considered when booking- very much appreciated. The waiter brought me a lovely dessert with happy birthday written on the plate with a candle with compliments. Personal touch means such a lot. Best dining experience ever !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great!Chels44Dined on 9/26/2014Made reservations a week before online and in the comments mentioned it was my dads birthday. After dinner, which was so great, they came out with a very pretty plate with a delicious dessert on it and the plate said happy birthday. It was so cool how they made my dads day special without even reminding them when I came to the restaurant. Thanks for a great experience! Still my dads favorite restaurant! :)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentMb11Dined on 9/26/2014Food and service were excellent!! We enjoyed the evening of dining in this elegant restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- minnieVIPDined on 9/24/2014We sat outside on the terrace...What a view of the water show and the strip!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food and serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/20/2014We had a fantastic time! The service was excellent. We had a group of 7 and tried several different appetizers/sides/mains/desserts which were all great. The restaurant was beautiful and the service was amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mediocre Steak, Killer SidesDrValVIPDined on 9/20/2014The steak will not knock your socks off - excellent cuts of beef, but unsalted and without an outer crisp. However the side dishes are outstanding. Truffled gnocchi is fluffy, creamy, and exquisite. Beet salad was surprisingly innovative with fresh ricotta, quinoa, pumpkin seeds and basil. Ask for a seat near the water window and enjoy the famous Bellagio fountain show.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday at the BellagioPerfectDined on 9/19/2014I booked Prime at Bellagio for my mum's 60th birthday. From the minute we arrived we were really well looked after by the staff, I told them we were celebrating and they found us the best table on the patio by the water edge so we could see the amazing fountain show. The food was delicious, every course was amazing (highly recommend the scallops!) and the service was brilliant. I really cannot fault anything about Prime and we even had a lovely birthday cake brought out after our meal which we didn't ask for. They really made the evening special and unforgettable. THANK YOU!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New York was average steakOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/19/2014When one dines at a steak establishment with the word 'prime' as it's business name it is expected the product will be exceptional. Other dishes such as their lamb, mac and cheese and truffle mash potatoes were very good. The New York had a tough chew and lacked flavor for a steak with its price .Special Features:
- ServiceOhyeahIwillmosdefbebackDined on 9/19/2014Michael was excellent. Will definately recomend to anyone who goes to VegasSpecial Features:
- Never a bad dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014Staff is always friendly and attentive and the food is great. Not to mention eating on the patio!!Special Features:
- SuperbgoodfoodDined on 9/18/2014The food was great and the service was exceptional.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MarksmunchiesMarksmunchiesDined on 9/18/2014We were staying at the Bellagio and had booked this in house restaurant for a special last night. It was very disappointing - pretentious and failed to live up to it. Service was not engaging just mechanical and when our main course arrived less than 30 seconds after our appetizers were finished we had to say something. No effort was made to correct or try and improve the situation, a great shame as the food was delicious but the experience spoilt and at the top prices charged that shouldn't happen. They didn't have the wine we ordered and again there was no attempt to price match an alternative (as other Vegas restaurants tend to) just order something else.Do try it for the food but let the staff know in advance your desired timings!Special Features:
- Overall a great dining experience.OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/17/2014Our table had a great view of the fountains outside. The food was very good, sides were excellent. Service was not the best but once we addressed it with the manager it was taken care of. Definitely would go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great high end spotOhiojimmyDined on 9/17/2014Great food. Kind of indifferent server. Wine prices at triple retail. Food was amazing. Speedy service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BrilliantMishy1980Dined on 9/17/2014Great atmosphere and food and would recommend this little gem.Special Features:
- SuperbgilksyDined on 9/17/2014What a meal, we went on our last night in Las Vegas as a send off from a once in a life time holiday. The restaurant from start to finish met more than our expectations. First class service to the best steak I have probably ever had. Its a must as a place to eat in Vegas. If your lucky enough to get a table by the fountains it great, if not you can still see them from around the restaurant. I will be coming back when next in Vegas for sure...Special Features:
- Awesome!!YummiesyummiesDined on 9/15/2014Great food great view great people great wine great chairsSpecial Features:
- LUV2DINELUV2DINEDined on 9/15/2014My husband and I ate at the Prime last November. At that time the food and service were outstanding. So I made another reservation a month in advance for 6pm on Monday, 9/15. Upon arrival, the host sat us at a small table near the kitchen. We asked to be seated at another table. He went back to the desk and left us standing in the middle of the dinning room. We were seated at a small table across the room next to the serving station. When I mentioned the reservation, he walked away. The waiter came by once after he took the drink and food order. The steak was delicious. Yukon Gold mashed potatoes were mush. Too expensive to be treated so rudely. There are many other good restaurants at the Bellagio and Las Vegas. Try Piero's.Special Features:
- M and L Hamilton ON24dinnerDined on 9/14/2014The food was outstanding, as was the service and view of the the fountain. A great romantic dinner experience. Five Stars!Special Features:
- Great Food & ServiceVegasDined on 9/13/2014We had a party of 9 for a late night seating. Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu and Las Vegas in general. He was very attentive considering our group of 9, but not overbearing. He allowed us to take our time and made sure everything came out together. Food was amazing all around, not a single person in our group had a bad comment. Yes, it was pricey, but personally, I had the filet and it melted in my mouth. The drinks were great and the wine selection was good. I would definitely like to go back!Special Features:
- PerfectOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/13/2014Prime was stunning in every way. The food was amazing, the view, and the service. So glad we choose to dine here!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/13/2014Top notch service. My wife even got a black napkin to match her black dress.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Totally worth the priceJLVTDined on 9/13/2014Our meal was pricey but completely worth it. The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. Everything about our meal was of the highest quality. Next time we would request a table with a view of the fountains, but it was still a perfect evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FantasticDitoDined on 9/12/2014My 3 girlfriends & I chose this place from the OpenTable reviews. Every review was spot on. Fantastic food, wine, service, ambience. The reviews did say Prime was expensive, but worth it. And, they proved correct. But, then my girlfriends are expensive & worth it too. Our favorite of all the restaurants in Vegas. Request a table by the windows. The fountains are lovely.Special Features:
- EntertainmentdennischmDined on 9/11/2014We had a great time and our party was very pleased with the entire eveningSpecial Features:
- Good but not greatnaparoseVIPDined on 9/11/2014Service was excellent and most of our dishes were fantastic. We had the foie gras and it was excellent. However, we came for the steak. We ordered the aged prime rib eye and thought we were going to have a very tender piece of steak. The taste was good but it was chewy, had some grizzle and quite tough. It was very disappointing and too expensive!Special Features:
- Prime time and sublimerezervationDined on 9/9/2014Wonderful experience with superb attention to detail for both customer service and the amazing food. Delectable! Delicious!!Special Features:
- OverpricedDisappointedDined on 9/7/2014Just to get a view of the fountain was amazing, but wasn't impressed by the food for the price.Special Features:
- Dine To The Fountains of BellagioDogonDined on 9/6/2014For that special occasion, the setting of Dining on the terrace of Prime to the musical accompaniment of the fountains of Bellagio is superbly magical. Even more Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his team create the finest steak dining experience with their culinary creativity. I would say there is a fine and wide range of wines for all tastes to add to the culinary experience. For dessert the Coconut Souffle was the best ever to compliment the evenings dining. The waiters were excellent with their service and advice - thank you to all at Prime for the magical experience and that includes the fountains. My opinion unbeatable for that special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Top TopOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 9/6/2014One of the best restaurants in the world. Flawless service with incredible food.Special Features:
- Exquisite dining experienceMatadorDined on 9/5/2014Impress your friends clients or wife with dinner at this place. Throwback to when people used to dress well to go to dinner thank godSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentJamieDined on 9/5/2014The whole experience was good. The lady who took the pictures was so nice and friendly. Pictures came out perfect. The waiter was very nice and knowledgeable. The only thing was I asked for my lamb to be well cooked no blood and there was blood.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It was ok...JdfoodDined on 9/5/2014Not as good as cut. Service good. Probably would not go back though.
- Simply amazingLmd19Dined on 9/5/2014I booked a table at Prime as my pre-show meal before seeing O. I was disappointed that I couldn't book for 1 person but this was the only disappointment. I ordered filet mignon with dauphinois potatoes and can honestly say it was the best steak I've ever eaten! The view from the balcony is stunning, the fountains at bellagio were on every half hour during my meal which was magical to see. Service was attentive and so professional with a real friendly feel about it. This meal was one of the main highlights of my stay in Vegas and I would highly recommend it to anyone coming here. It really was fantastic!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DinnerDueceVIPDined on 9/4/2014Everything was perfect from the time we arrived until desert was finished. Service was outstanding, and food was exceptional. Probably the best bone in Ribeye I have ever had. Cannot say enough about Prime!Special Features:
- Best Steak Ever!Bandit08Dined on 9/3/2014Visited Prime on our Honeymoon for a special meal and it ticked every box. We had a patio table overlooking the Bellagio Fountains, it was such a romantic setting for a one of meal. The service was superb, very attentive without being invasive. The food was incredible, one of the best meals I've ever had. To start we had French Onion Soup and Crab Cakes, both were amazing. For mains we had the Porterhouse and Bone-in Fillet, both were cooked to perfection and huge, we shared sides of Potatoes and Mushrooms which also fantastic. We couldn't manage a dessert so declined but then they surprised us with a melt in the middle chocolate pudding, with Congratulations written on the side of the plate. We would return in a heartbeat!Special Features:
- HoneymoonVibrantVIPDined on 9/3/2014We had a fantastic night. Since we noted in Open Table that it was our honeymoon they placed us by the window so we could watch the water show. Nice touch. The food and service was outstanding. Job well done.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best!DmanDined on 9/1/2014Best resto period. Great food wine service and atmosphere. Steak was perfect. Sides were incredibleSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Vaniqa cream is the first topical medication for women with is indicated for unwanted facial hair treatment.
Vaniqa has launched on the pharmaceutical market since the year 2000 after exhaustive testing and clinical trials to meet with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval.
Just exactly what is Vaniqa cream?
Vaniqa is the brand name for a cream containing 139mg/g of eflornithine hydrochloride. It took the name "eflornithine hydrochloride 13.9%" and was sold under the brand name - Vaniqa. Currently there are a wide range of medication which contain eflornithine hydrochloride 13.9% made by Ajanta (Elyn) and other generic manufacturers like Cipla, Cadila and others. The pharmaceutical industry developed this drug into a cream which can stop hair growth.
How to use Vaniqa cream?
Simply rub Vaniqa cream into the facial area you treat, for example, the upper lip. Do this twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.
You should wait for the cream to dry before you use any other cosmetics on the facial area.
What does it do?
Vaniqa helps to disable the mechanism for hair growth in the hair follicle. Remember, that Vaniqa does not help to remove unwanted hair, rather it only helps stop to stop the growth.
This cream is a hair growth retardant. It slows down the growth of facial hair, thus making hair removal sessions using waxing, sugaring, tweezing, and threading easier and less frequent.
When will I see results?
Although everyone is different, a fair average seems to be a reduction in hair growth after one to months if Vaniqa is used twice daily. Give it six months using patience and persistence before you make a final decision on how effective it is.
Are they any side effects?
Although this cream is available on prescription only, it has passed extensive safety tests and been through many clinical trials in order to get the approval of the FDA.
The only side effects reported were irritation on the skin, a little swelling or redness, on the part of just a few who participated in the tests. If any severe Vaniqa side effects occur during the treatment seek medical attention immediately.
What is the success rate?
In the clinical trials, around 58% of the women who used it reported a decrease in hair growth. This means a fairly large proportion did not see a difference. Hence, Vaniqa may not work for everyone. The idea is to try it and see for yourself as each individual is different in the way they respond to medications.
Are there any limitations?
Yes, this cream is intended only for women. Also young females under 12 years of age should not use it. The medication is not supposed to be used in men. There is not enough data to prove Vaniqa cream is safe for pregnant or nursing women so women should be aware of that.
To summarize: For women concerned about unwanted facial hair, Vaniqa cream could be just what they are looking for. If they prefer to do their own hair removal sessions at home using tweezers, or waxing and sugaring pastes and strips, Vaniqa cream is an ideal complement as it reduces actual hair growth.
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A Guide to Summer in San Antonio
Summer is a great time of the year to try something new, especially when you live in a place that's as culturally diverse and community-centered as San Antonio.
If you're looking for ways to stay cool or have fun in our city, consider adding one of the following activities to your summer itinerary.
1) Water you waiting for?
The 2014 outdoor pool season runs from June 14 to Aug. 16. The hours of operation at the majority of the Parks and Recreation Department's 24 outdoor pools are Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 7 pm. Some are open from 2 to 8 pm instead. For indoor swimming, you can check out the San Antonio Natatorium, located at 1430 W. Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard.
Kids don't know how to swim? The Parks Department has that covered too. They will be organizing the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson" on Friday, June 20th at 10am. The activity will be available at nine different pool locations. Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to participate so that they can learn the basics at this (free) Guinness Book of World Records sanctioned event.
Call 219-207-3299 or check the Parks and Recreation website for more details regarding any pool-related inquiries you might have.
2) Take in a show.
Movie theaters generally have two settings to their air conditioners: "Off" and "Arctic Blast." This chilly tendency makes the cinema a great destination for those seeking refuge from the oppressive summer swelter. But if standard movie-watching isn't engaging enough for your tastes, try visiting the Alamo Drafthouse.
At the Drafthouse you can watch the latest releases or pick something you've always loved and experience it in an exciting, new way alongside other hardcore fans. For example, two events that are coming up at the end of May are a Beetlejuice Quote-Along (with conga lines scheduled during the movie's music numbers), and a Kanye West music video sing-along/dance party complete with glow-in-dark props. Their offerings change every month though, so make sure to check their website for new events and special promotions.
If you'd prefer the vibrant splendor of live theater, The San Antonio Playhouse will be offering three different shows this summer: "Dead Man's Cellphone," "Funny Girl," and "The Who's Tommy."
3) Cold Comforts
When it comes to frozen confections, most San Antonians agree that El Paraiso Ice Cream on Fredericksburg is practically a city landmark. If you're a local who's never tried one of their paletas (or "ice pops" for the uninitiated), that's almost as blasphemous as saying you've never visited the Alamo.
Fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced, there's really no bad choice to be made at El Paraiso, but if it's your first time consider the pecan or chocolate bars if you're in the mood for something creamy and the lemon or strawberry fruit bars if you'd prefer a more refreshing treat.
I'm sure crushed ice has its place in the world, but for my money, when snow cones are involved, it's either shaved or nothing at all. For smooth ice and sweet treats with a decidedly Mexican edge to them, try visiting Chris & Kids Snow Cones on General McMullen. They have mangonadas, piccadilly raspas, and changos with vinegar, pickle juice, chili powder and chamoy. Another great place for light, refreshing desserts, including great fruit cups and aquas frescas, is Fruteria Las Gueras, located on Evers Road.
If you're in the mood for something more indulgent, check out Brindles Awesome Ice Creams, an independently run ice cream shop that features a variety of specialty flavors. Two popular ones newbies might consider for their indoctrination are "Azteca" (a fusion of chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla) and "Bacon Walnut" (self-explanatory). For extra fun, ditch the cup and ask your server to build your treat inside one of their new waffle cone tacos instead.
4) You gotta call 'em like museum.
From June 7th-8th the Institute of Texan Cultures will be staging the 43rd annual Texas Folklife Festival. The celebration will feature the music, dance, and cuisine of more than 40 cultural groups that have influenced our Texan heritage. Admission for children is $5. Adults can pay $12 at the gate or $10 in they buy their tickets in advance. The institute also offers free admission to their museum the second Sunday of every month. Make sure to stop by so that you can check out their Texas Contemporary Artists Series or Folklife in the Piney Woods of Texas exhibits.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will offering a five week circus camp June 9th – July 18th where children they can learn about juggling, acrobatics, the art of clowning, and the history of Mexican American "Carpas," or traveling circuses that used to tour the southwest in the first half of the 20th century.
The circus camp isn't exactly a frugal choice, but if you keep your eyes peeled, you'll find lots of budget-friendly activities available for children throughout the city. For example, Ser Padres Magazine and the San Antonio Children's Museum will be sponsoring a free admissions and programming day Saturday, August 16 from 9am - 1:30pm.
5) Heed the call of nature!
Got a beautiful day on your hands with nothing to do? Why not visit the San Antonio Botanical Garden? If the flora isn't enough to entice you, the Garden will also be hosting a Shakespeare in the Park performance of Hamlet May 28-31 (courtesy the Magik Theatre) as well as a "Dog Days of Summer" event August 2-3 where there will be a wealth of activities to entertain both human and canine visitors.
If you're interested in getting your thumb green, you might want to attend one of the free "Gardening 101" classes offered by the San Antonio Food Bank. They take place at 2pm on the fourth Friday of the month at the Spurs Community Garden. You must call 210-431-8347 to register at least one week before the class you'd like it attend.
Children who are intrigued by all things creepy, crawly, or fluttery will likely enjoy the Parks and Recreation Department's "Bug Bonanza," "Butterflies of South Texas," or "Slithering Serpents" events. They're all programs that have been organized so that kids can gain exposure to these animals and cultivate an appreciation for them. Check out the Parks and Rec events calendar for times, places, and registration. The calendar will also give you the low-down on lots of other nature-centric, city-sponsored activities that will be occurring throughout the summer.
6) Express yourself.
If you'd like to stretch your artistic muscles, but don't want to sign up for an entire semester's worth of classes, consider Painting with a Twist. You can spend a few hours relaxing while you paint under the guidance of professionals. They provide all the necessary art supplies and instruction so that you can focus on the act of creation. At the end of your session you'll have a finished piece that's ready to hang on your wall. The "twist" is that you can bring wine (or any kind of beverage/snack) to enjoy while you work. Invite some friends to come along so that you can admire (or mock) each other's masterpieces!
Those who prefer to mark their parchment with words might try visiting Gemini Ink this summer. You can participate in their writing workshops or attend one of their readings to get inspired. The workshops are available for a variety of ages and many of them are free.
If you're looking for a family-friendly activity, consider stopping by Gemini Ink's Paletas y Poesia event on Saturday June 7th from 4-9pm. There will be art, music, poetry, and, of course, paletas for everyone.
7) Book 'em, Danno.
You say you're bored. You say you've completely exhausted all your media; you've read the same books, watched the same movies, and listened to the same music over and over again. Well you're not out of luck yet. Have you considered visiting your local library?
The different branches have an abundance of resources and activities to suit your needs. There are books of course, but also DVDs, CDs, ebooks and audio books. The library also offers a summer reading program for adults. You can register, start a log, and enjoy one of their closing parties at the end of the summer when the program finishes.
Your branch should have plenty of options available, but if you're still looking for something new (or if you just want to rub elbows with San Antonio's literati) you can swing by the Book Swap Happy Hour at the Liberty Bar.
If your love for the written word requires no incentive, perhaps you'd like to help foster the next generation of readers by becoming a Reading Buddy with the San Antonio Youth Literacy Program. The program is dedicated to promoting literary skills in elementary school kids who are reading below their appropriate grade level.
The last available training session for the Summer Program is June 3rd, so make sure to sign up soon if you're interested!
8) Release your inner foodie.
The Culinary Institute of America in SA is sponsoring a "First Taste" program where people can watch cooking demos, taste what's being made, and then take home recipes so they can practice what they learned at the institute.
One tip to help you beat the heat while you eat: Though it may sound counterintuitive, spicy dishes made with chili peppers might actually help you cool you down. The capsaicin in the peppers increases your blood circulation without increasing your body temperature, which makes you sweat more. When your sweat evaporates, you should be left feeling cooler than you were before.
And since summer is the time to be adventurous, why not get your bold, spicy fare from a food truck? Here are three otpions that should satisfy your appetite for the piquant:
The DUK Truck, The Institute of Chili, and SAbores.
Use the SA Food Truck Finder website (or app) to locate them and discover other exciting edibles!
9) Feel the rhythm.
If a Sunday afternoon heat wave has ever left you burning for some cool tunes, consider attending the McNay Art Museum's Summer Jazz and Lunch Series. You'll get to enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch and jazz music for only $15 per guest. Seating is first come first served though, so make sure to get there early.
All throughout the month of July, the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes will be sponsoring "¡BRAVO! An Evening of Song and Dance" at the Arneson River Theater in La Villita. This year it will feature dance and musical numbers from Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated. Check the Parks and Recreation event calendar for performance times and schedule updates.
Another great recurring event for audiophiles is the County Line Music Series. Admission is free when you bring in canned goods to donate to the San Antonio Food Bank. Enjoy some barbecue, listen to some great live music, and help your community out all at the same time. What's not to love about that?
10) Take care of yourself.
Health and wellness tips may not be the "sexiest" part of this list, but they're still absolutely crucial to heed if you want to be safe and have fun this summer. Nothing will take the wind out of your sails faster than suffering from heat stroke or getting a sun burn.
If you're going to be outdoors for an extended period of time, especially between the hours of 10am and 4pm, make sure to use sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher. Consider reapplying every two hours, especially if you're swimming or sweating profusely. Seek shade whenever possible and stay hydrated by drinking non-alcoholic fluids, preferably those with little to no sugar, caffeine, or carbonation.
Don't forget to bring your sunglasses (ideally those that wrap around) and a wide-brimmed hat to help shade your face, neck, and head. Wear lightly-colored, light-weight, loose-fitting clothing.
Heat-related illness claims the lives of hundreds of people every year, so now is not the time to get precious about style points. The fleeting mortification of a potential, fashion faux pas is nothing compared to the hardship of skin cancer. So even if the hat is ugly…WEAR IT.
There's a wide range of resources available for San Antonians who want to be healthier this summer: You can get exercise while simultaneously helping the environment by renting a B-cycle for your daily commute or a casual ride through the park. You can take your kids to the H-E-B Body Adventure exhibit at the Witte Museum where they can improve their health IQ, gain a better understanding of anatomy, and practice meditation and cooking techniques.
If you're not quite sure how to start a workout regimen, the Parks and Recreation Department's Fitness in the Park program offers a variety of classes and activities for people of all ages, skill levels, and interests. They have almost anything you can think of, from cardio kickboxing to yoga, and even hula dancing. Find something fun and dive right in!
If you've ever wanted the perfect excuse to wear neon sweatbands, you should definitely check out the "Totally Awesome 80's" themed Fit Pass 2.0 Program, starting June 14 with the kickoff Fitnessthon 5k and Expo event at Ladybird Johnson Park. It is a free, interactive scavenger hunt that challenges people to live healthier by participating in different wellness activities taking place throughout the city. The expo will offer swimming, running, Zumba, exercise classes, door prizes, a best 80's-inspired workout ensemble costume contest, and much more.
What is your damage, Heather? Like, just sign up already!
No matter what you decide to do this summer, make sure that you're safe. Plan ahead! Buy the tickets in advance. Don't forget to pack water and other necessities a few nights before your road trip so that you're not rushing at the last minute.
Take all the necessary precautions so that you can optimize your time and make the best possible memories with your loved ones.
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An Open Letter to Dan Harmon
Dear Mr. Harmon,
Hello! I'm one of those Community fans who was completely horrified by the comments you made in your podcast in which you liken the experience of watching Season 4 to "flipping through Instagram and watching your girlfriend just blow everyone" and "watching your family be raped at a beach."
Some people have defended you by saying things like: "He didn't mean it the way it sounded!" Or "That's just the way Dan is!" It's painfully clear to me that these fellow fans are missing the whole point of why we were outraged by your behavior in the first place.
I mean, why did you stop with rape and infidelity? S4 was so much worse than that, Dan! Don't hold back. Wasn't watching S4 about as bad as living through the Holocaust? Or Hiroshima? Wouldn't you say the holiday episodes were AT LEAST as bad as Newtown?
But then again…isn't that a stretch? Metaphorically speaking? And doesn't it feel a little demeaning and dehumanizing to compare the decline of an NBC sitcom to genocide? Perhaps, in that light, it's no better for you to compare Community's fall from grace to the rape of your loved ones, right?
Don't get me wrong, Dan. S4 was terrible. But I don't need you to tell me that. I watched the entire crappy season out of a sense of loyalty to you, the characters your crafted, and the vision you had for the show. And I look forward to you turning things around for S5. BUT my enjoyment and support of your show does not require me to support *you* as an individual. And any success you have does not entitle *you* to spout off these gross, insensitive comments.
I realize that having one's art disfigured into something you barely recognize anymore is terrible, perhaps even traumatizing. But rape? It doesn't matter if it wasn't intended to be offensive. It doesn't matter if you're the smartest guy in the world. Casually referencing rape only contributes to rape culture. You are a role model, dammit. You may not know it, but there are people out there who are stupid enough to posture themselves after you. They might internalize your comments so that they think rape is something minimal; that it can be treated with the severity that one would handle *any* minor disappointment. And yes, Dan. I do think that getting axed as showrunner and forced to watch your characters become diluted shells of themselves qualifies as a "minor disappointment" when compared to being raped.
We expect better from you, Dan. That's why it hurts so much to hear you say things like that. That…and follow-ups like this:
I like making stuff that pleases people, I like being honest about my feelings but I hate hurting other people, especially community fans.
- Dan Harmon on Twitter
You know what I hate, Dan?
I hate that, in your non-apology tweet, you hid behind the veil of "honesty" regarding your comments. There is nothing sincere about casually referencing rape or objectifying women. That wasn't "honesty" that we heard in your podcast, that was thoughtlessness mixed with hyperbole and misogyny.
Say what you will, but OWN UP TO WHAT YOU SAY. If you're sorry for it, apologize for it directly and say it was wrong. If you're NOT sorry for it, then don't be wishy washy and talk about how you "hate" hurting Community fans. If you hate it so much, DO SOMETHING about it.
When your family *actually* gets raped or when your girlfriend *actually* blows everyone on Instagram…perhaps I'll feel there's some legitimacy to your analogy. But until then, whenever you feel like expressing something that's objectionable or hurtful…here's a crazy idea:
Find a better way to say it!
You are a writer after all, right?
If you think so highly of yourself in terms of being a creative individual, the "genius" that you proclaim to be, then perhaps it isn't asking too much for you to find a less degrading, MORE ACCURATE way of expressing yourself.
Respectfully yours,
"Proud Mary Keep on Burning" - Negative Gender Tropes and Feminist Criticism Related to Supernatural
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In one of my previous posts, I reblogged some excellent videos that Anita Sarkeesian from the Feminist Frequency did regarding media tropes related to the portrayal of women in pop culture sources ranging from comics to movies and television (see list below for links to these tropes and their corresponding videos).
- The Manic Pixie Dream Girl
- Women in Refrigerators
- The Smurfette Principle
- The Evil Demon Seductress
- The Mystical Pregnancy
After watching the videos, I immediately started thinking about my new favorite TV show, Supernatural, and how, sadly, it's guilty of perpetuating a lot of these negative tropes.
One word: Ruby. But also, pretty much every female-gendered antagonistic entity the show has ever depicted. Granted, Lucifer got fresh with Sam that one time, and Crowley did french Bobby, but still… the sexualized bad girls far outnumber the sexualized bad boys. Ruby, specifically, is the quintessential example of lady baddies using sexuality to elicit sympathy and/or manipulate others because of her long term relationship with Sam that ended in complete betrayal.
Actually, besides, Crowley, are there any lower tier characters that have regularly antagonized the boys that aren't female? Ruby. Bela. Meg. All variations on the same femme fatale theme. Even Anna, the only female-gendered angel in the show (who was actually pretty progressive to start), ultimately became an antagonist when she was reprogrammed by Heaven's patriarchy and decided to uproot the Winchester family tree. Her sexy times with Dean was pre-fataleness though, I think.
Lilith. Eve. On Supernatural, it seems as though evil is most frequently characterized as being female. I think this is a side effect of the show's biased male gaze, yes, but more specifically it might be also be latent homophobia.
In order for evil to be effective, it has to be intimate. It's safer to have sexualized female characters get closer to the boys because a) sexy bad chicks are good for ratings and b) sexy bad boys would offend subconsciously homophobic viewer/creator sensibilities. Having all these antagonists constructed as women allows the writers to play with themes related to evil in terms of temptation and carnality without things getting too "gay" in the process.
Of course, those creative decisions certainly haven't stopped the show from reeking of homoerotic sexual tension anyways. *cough* Destiel! Wincest!, *uncough*
Ah yes. Mary Winchester and the Faustian bargain that resulted in Psychic!Sam. Mary had to go through A LOT of shit on the show, and all her suffering stems from the fact that Hell wanted to use her lady oven for demonic occupancy. The Mystical Pregnancy is damaging partly because of the way it depicts a wholly natural biological process, but it also diminishing because it reduces female characters to their reproductive functions and domestic roles. Mary, specifically, is most frequently understood only within the dimensions of wife and mother. Thankfully, the time travel episodes provide us with the chance to see her in more of a three-dimensional light, as a skilled hunter, rather than just a motherly martyr.
I love Mary but from day ONE she has been there primarily to pull on our heartstrings and move the plot forward for her menfolk. Which brings us to the next trope…
Mary Winchester again, but, more specifically…Jess. We didn't really get to know Jess as much of anything outside of a martyr figure whose death was used for a purely functional purpose in the pilot: To motivate Sam to take up arms with Dean and go a-questing for ol' yellow-eyes. For these reasons, Jess is more so an idea worth fighting for instead of a real, three-dimensional person.
Jo and Ellen might also be seen as characters who edge on this trope, but I think they were a little more well-rounded than Jess. Still, the fact remains that their collective death was both oddly sudden and certainly ineffective in terms of resolving any crucial story conflict for that season. Their deaths really only served to create a sense of urgency in Sam and Dean by upping the "end of days" ante.
Again, women are used as plot-fodder. Eesh.
I think Lisa fills the function of this trope for Dean, but in a different way than the standard Pixie Dream Girl. Rather than comforting her man with wide-eyed, dreamer sentimentality, Lisa embodies the mundane for Dean; the luxurious ideal of "normalcy." The end result is the same though. Lisa is likewise reduced to representation; a mere symbol of the life domestic and nothing more. That's why she's not relatable or particularly interesting. She's not even a real person; she's just a lifestyle that Dean eventually discovers he can never have. This is best embodied, again, through her ovaries, when Dean discovers Ben is his progeny.
Lisa is defined by this motherhood role (even if she is not specifically motherly to Dean). Would Dean feel so attached to her if it were not for Ben? Would her role have expanded past one episode if she hadn't reproduced? Give me a break!
The Impala. She is the only recurring feminized entity on the show. And the poor gal is always being objectified and infantilized by Dean.
"My baby! Nobody touches my baby!"
- Dean Winchester (Every other episode)
Just kidding, but not really…It's worth noting that there's not a single female regular in the series, so this is a trope Supernatural avoids only because it isn't even eligible for consideration. It's hard to expand upon gender disparity in a given show when one gender isn't even really represented.
Okay, show of hands-
How many people by now have no idea that eating more fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and drinking plenty of (unpolluted) water is better for you than processed food?
I know it. Everyone knows it.
What these arrogant shits who keep aiming to "teach low income people" is not something we don't know.
If you want to "teach" me something about food then teach me how to make $30 a week for three people stretch without processed meals.
Or how about you stop assuming we are ignorant of the fact that fresh foods are better for us than hamburger helper and look at the root of WHY we have to buy the shit.
Once again, it's just easier to assume ignorance and laziness than it is to apply any critical thinking or empathy.
Seriously, nutritionist classes are all well and good, but most people can fucking make educated guesses.
Whether they can AFFORD those educated guesses is much different.
I would never make the argument that lower income families can adjust their diets just as easily as those families who have plenty of money at their disposal. It has been (and always will be) harder to be healthy on a budget. However, I do think that the widespread distribution of obese Americans across class lines demonstrates that this problem truly is an epidemic. Regardless of what income bracket they belong to, it seems as though the average American has NOT been capable of making healthy "educated guesses" regarding their dietary needs these past few decades.
Of course, people shouldn't be making educated guesses when it comes to their health. They should make informed decisions. It's tempting to dismiss dietary choices as "common sense," but to do so is presumptuous. What is considered common sense to one person might seem arcane to another. For example, "everybody" knows that drinking soda in excess is unhealthy, but what a lot of people don't realize is that drinking the same amount of fruit juice can be just as bad because it contains just as much sugar. Freshly squeezed organic orange juice might be nutritionally superior to a glass of chocolate drink mix, but that doesn't necessarily make it the healthier option for someone who is pre-diabetic.
Additionally, a huge component of the obesity epidemic is related to the increasingly sedentary nature of modern living. Here, the rich are also at an advantage because they can afford gyms, personal trainers, and can work out in private gated communities. However, with the proper guidance and support, low-income families can also find ways to exercise and stay healthy. Events, like community fitness fairs and jogging groups, can be organized with the assistance of these health awareness advocacy groups. It is vitally important that programs about health and wellness be made available to low income families so that they also have a chance at living healthier lifestyles. And that's what it is, really: a lifestyle. Not just a diet, but a far-reaching scope of behavior modification.
The average consumer is bombarded with thousands of confusing messages related to food every day of their lives. Sugary cereals advertise their whole grain content. Soda makers add suplements to their drinks to create the illusion that they're good for you. Even if it's only to pick between the lesser of two evils, every scrap of information people have at their disposal gives them a better chance at making better decisions for themselves and their families.
I am NOT arguing that assistance programs to help low income families should be abolished in favor of health awareness programs. Poverty is not an isolated problem that is entirely separate from the obesity epidemic. However "fixing" that problem will NOT, by itself, also fix the obesity epidemic. Even people with money are making horrible health choices these days. It worries me then, for the sake of all Americans, to see health awareness programs being discouraged, to any degree.
I can understand the frustration that people must feel, if they have the information necessary to make good health choices but not the means to optimize those decisions. Yes, that is frustrating, but we must remember that there are thousands of other people out there who have not been so fortunate as to receive the benefit of that information.
Having all the resources in the world won't matter if they're not utilized properly.
I'm just saying…
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Four Random Observations Regarding the Winnie the Pooh Reboot Movie…
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The Winnie the Pooh movie was all kinds of disappointing. Granted, there were a couple of hilarious "who's on first"-type misunderstanding moments, but aside from a handful of decent gags relying on wordplay, the story itself fell flat on its plush ASS.
The plot in a nutshell? Eeyore loses his tail, the gang thinks Christopher Robin has been abducted by Latoya Jackson (because Owl can't read his poorly written letter with bad spelling that says he will be back soon), and, of course, Pooh just wants his goddamn honey already, fuck you very much!
Maybe it's because I grew up with a different generation of Pooh, but these characterizations always felt slightly…off. Ex. Piglett always bitched about stuff before, but this time around he seemed to be particularly whiny. And stupid! Piglett may have been overly anxious at times but he was never stupid. Similarly, Movie!Rabbit always sounded like he was seriously about to lose his shit. Rabbit's always been tightly wound, but Movie!Rabitt definitely wanted to shoot people in the face at one point in the film. I won't get into the details because it's not worth it. The whole affair was just, grrrr, a major let-down on several levels.
The animation was great though! I can't tell you how nice it was to see the scratchy hand-drawn style make a triumphant comeback. But yeah, I dunno. I just feel like the film was constructed specifically to appeal to families with small children (infants, bleh). Everything felt diluted to look cute or get cheap laughs. There really wasn't a whole lot of sentimentality or sweetness or ingenuity or anything. I remember Christopher Robin's relationship with Pooh being really tender in the books and older movies. I didn't really pick up on any of that here. Same thing with the Pooh/Piglett relationship and Tigger/anyone. This group just felt like a random ship of fools.
And there were no Pooh Sticks! I loved Pooh sticks! What the fuck is the point of a Winnie the Pooh reboot without fucking Pooh Sticks?!!!
Let me put it this way:
If Bobby Singer had been watching this movie, his voice would be hoarse by the end from muttering "Idjits" every five minutes.
In case you were vaguely curious about the film, I'm compiled a list of four random ass observations that I made while watching. Are they relevant to analyzing the movie? Hardly. Are they critical points of interest? Barely.
Are they funny?
Hell if I know! You be the judge.
1. JESUS CHRIST! Zooey Deschanel is f*cking EVERYWHERE.
I turn on the TV, there's Zooey on New Girl. I walk into another room and someone is watching Elf. I go to the store and I see the She and Him Christmas album. She's on SNL! She's on the red carpet! She's asking Siri to order her some goddamn tomato soup because she's too busy not cleaning her house to get her ass out of her pajamas.
As soon as I popped in the Winnie the Pooh DVD, the FIRST thing I hear is Zooey Deschanel belting out the fucking Winnie the Pooh theme song.
The worst part is that it actually didn't sound that bad.
Zoey's voice lends itself quite naturally to the lullaby-esque feel of most Pooh songs. She recorded several tunes for the film and, it pains me to say this, her contributions were the most memorable music moments of the film. The original songs composed for the film, the ones that the characters sing to move the plot along, were so lackluster! Not a single one stuck in my head afterwards!
What the fuck, Disney!? You've made a fortune on animated musicals. You didn't have ANY contacts that could have breathed some life into your Winnie the Pooh reboot? I'm not asking for "Under the Sea" but I'm sure SOMEBODY from the High School musical franchise needed work. C'mon!
Zooey sounds clueless in this interview. Thank God she's pretty.
2. Eeyore is so sexual! (See photo below) They have him do this, like, at least twice in the film. It's kind of dirty and veeeery Showgirls.
Heeeey. Wanna see me do my ping pong trick?
No? Ohhhh well. Time to go sell my body at the red light at Pooh Corner…
Hilarious! And shameless.
3. I am NOT comfortable with us seeing the white of Christopher Robin's eyes.
Exhibit A:
Christopher Robin THEN
Exhibit B.
Christopher Robin NOW
For a split second, while watching the movie, I thought CR's hat was a yamulke and that they had made him Jewish. The Hebraic background is questionable, but I know for sure that they made him sound four freaking years old and way more British than he should be. I mean, I know Pooh is a British export, but CR almost had a freaking cockney accent in the movie…
I half-expected for him to start babbling on about the Artful Dodger or where I can find "the worst pies in London."
4. Winnie the Pooh has an unprecedented, schizophrenic lust for honey in this movie. He's always loved it, but in this film his hunger overtakes his senses and he actually begins to like, Sybil-hallucinate over the foodstuff. Like, at one point, all the dialogue he hears replaces regular words with the word "honey," so it's shit like:
"Oh honey! I can't wait to honey over to Christopher Honey's house. Do you think our plan will work, honey? I sure honey so. Honey? What do you honey? Honey honey, honey-honey honey!!"
The honey-cravings also make Pooh see his friends as talking honey pots! Think back to those old Tex Avery cartoons that depicted people starving on deserted islands. Remember how they'd look at each other, fuzzy lines would appear, and suddenly a foot became a hot dog or face started to resemble a hamburger?
Pooh's food-delusion is a lot like that, except everybody's head becomes a faceless honeypot. Totes creepy.
Fun Fact! There's actually a charming TV trope for this, called Meat-O-Vision!
Pooh's addiction is what inspired this photoset:
Winnie Houston's Interview With Diane Sawyer
Diane - Do you know what this is?
Winnie Houston - No. What is it, Diane? Tell me. I'm a bear of very little brain. Do you know? Do you really know? Do you know? Let's get one thing straight: Honey is cheap. I make too much money to ever do honey. Honey is wack!


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Grand Street Residence
Home Porn. This amazing home is on the roof of a building on Grand Street. In New York City. Talk about outdoor space! Architect Andrew Berman designed the 4,500 sq. ft. Grand Street Residence to take full advantage of the rooftop views. The rooftop building contains the kitchen, dining room and living room (other rooms are on the floor below)...
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That's amazing!
In the words of Borat: Wow wow wee waa!!! That's nice!
that is the best green roof i have ever seen!! how cool.
that is awesome!
That is pretty amazing, regardless of the location. The fact that it is in Manhattan is quite astounding. If this building has a doorman, it will be the most coveted piece of real estate in NYC history.
Wow, that is very cool.
What a dream... truly the best of both world, city life, country living...
Has anyone seen (or even better have photos of) the house on the rooftop at 13th & 3rd, in the Kielh's building. I have not seen it up close, only from the street, but I might venture to say it is even more spectacular, because it looks like a beautiful country home, right in the middle of the city.
I would LOVE to see pictures... anyone know the story behind that house?
This must becoming popular among architects as one Chicago architect has done something very similar in Printer's Row. I wish I could remember the publication that featured his project. I believe he also owned the entire building which made it easier to install additional mechanicals necessary for such a space.
boomer please - it rocks and you are jealous.
Anyone worried about that toddler clambering onto the surrounding wall and falling?
I'm going to need to change my pants now. thanks.
Fun house, but yikes, where did this whole "room porn," "home porn" phrase start and when will it end? It kinda makes me sick and I wish it would stop spreading. Does anyone else abhor this term as much as I do? I'm not a prude, I just think it sounds really really stupid. Not trying to hate, just wondering if I'm the only one alive who loathes this term.
Nice place and a spectacular setting. I wish there were more pictures of the interior.
I'm more worried that I'll fall, but it is a very cool place. Black-eyed Susans, how prairie!
You're not the only one Becky .. It's an odd phrase that doesn't seem to make sense (to me anyway).
I too dislike the term. Like the garden, though.
I agree with some previous posters, the term 'porn' doesn't fit. But the outdoor space with its views and openness, and unexpected expanse of green, and elegant simplicity----THIS is luxury.
I'm with you, Becky. A beautiful home that we enjoy looking at doesn't = porn. That's like calling a great work of art "porn."
I think the term comes from the idea that this is highly aspirational stuff, and not rooted in the worlds of reality for most of us, but is (generally) intensely satisfying to sneak a peak at.
But maybe that's just me. I like the term. But I likes me some regular porn, too. ;)
I have to go smoke a cigarette now, though.
And yeah, boomer, to look at the views and say "yawn"... gimme a break. Architecture does not always have to make a statement all on its own. Sometimes the success of architecture comes from how a view is framed, how a room or home is sited, the volumes it creates, and the interplay between indoors and out... and by those counts, this is a HUGE success.
Even if you don't like the building, at least give the landscape designer some serious props, couldja?
Glad I'm not the only one who hates that term! It just instantly conjures up HBO's Pornacopia in my head, and then I start thinking about sexually transmitted diseases. I mean I think I'd rather look at an online photo of a bedbug first thing in the morning than think about that...
Patrick - I did an internal cheer when I read your comments about the siting. As someone with a degree in Landscape Architecture, I feel like a lot of people (including some architects) don't understand the importance of site and context in architecture.
I think 'porn' is actually a benign yet mildly shocking (in a way funny way) name. It's appropriate because the rendering is of something you crave and/or lust for, albeit, in a non-sexual kinda way. And this house is definitely drool material in my book. Total eye candy, and totally worthy of the 'porn' appellation.
I find the expression "Home Porn" more amusing than anything else. It somewhat refers to the voyeur in all of us. It's tongue in cheek, shocking ... fill the blanks... Not to be taken seriously.
As for that house... what a beauty. But I wouldn't let my small kid run around unattended like that.
I'm thinking the exact same thing as I Love Upstate....which clearly explains the term home porn....
Yes, Boomer, you were clear. But have not budged one bit on your thinking of what constitutes "architecture" and what gives this particular example it's wow factor. Here's a clue: it ain't necessarily the box, baby.
It's a prairie in the friggin' sky, where a whole city blossoms from it... and a manicured lawn that partners beautifully and gracefully with the beaux arts building peaking over the garden fence.
How is that, at all, yawn-inducing?
The Printers Row project that you mentioned was featured in Chicago Home Magazine this past Spring. Here is a link:
Very cool. I guess if that kid throws that ball over the fence there really is no getting it back.


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The Armchair Quarterback's Week 3 Predictions
After a very "meh" week one where I went 9-7 in my predictions, I redeemed myself last week going 13-3 including predicting the exact score of the Bills/Panthers game and coming close on the Raiders/Jaguars (I had Oakland 19-13). Let's hope it just took a week for me to get my bearings on the 2013 season and that last week was more typical of my overall accuracy.
Chiefs at Eagles
(Homer Alert) It's a good thing that this game is on Thursday night, because it means we won't have to hear about Andy Reid returning to Philadelphia all week long. This really is an intriguing match up. The Eagles have offensive fire power and the Chiefs appear to have an up and coming defense. Lost in the media hype of Andy Reid and Alex Smith coming to KC is how well their defense is playing. Through two games, they are only allowing 9 points and 54 rushing yards per game. They are also tied for the league lead in sacks. While part of this is due to picking on Jacksonville in week one, containing a talented Cowboys offense in week two does say something. For those that haven't been paying attention, nose tackle Dontari Poe has been flat out dominant thus far. He's tied for third in the NFL with 3.5 sacks in two games. 3.5 sacks is a decent season total for a NT. Poe came into training camp already in peak physical condition and that combined with new defensive coordinator Bob Sutton's attacking style has turned Poe into one of the NFL's best young defensive tackles.
Meanwhile, Chip Kelly's offense, while still good, hasn't looked especially "high octane" since that opening half against Washington. This game will come down to what happens when Philly has the ball. If they can score 30+ points like they have in the first two games, then the Alex Smith led KC offense may not be able to keep up. If KC's defense can contain Kelly's offense, then Smith and company have shown that they can put up enough points to win, especially against a Philly defense that has struggled the last three halves. In what will come as a shock to no one, I think the KC defense is the real deal and therefore am taking the Chiefs to win.
Chiefs 23
Eagles 17
Texans at Ravens
This game is hard to get a read on. Originally, a match up between the defending Super Bowl champs and a team considered to be an AFC power house would be a great match up. The problem is that neither team has played a great game yet after two weeks. Baltimore was blown out by Peyton Manning and the Broncos and then won an ugly game at home against the Browns. The Texans on the other hand have had to come back late to win against two teams that most people thought weren't very good (those predictions may prove to be wrong, we'll see). So what to do here? Baltimore is at home, but they struggled at home with Cleveland and their best offensive player, Ray Rice, is day to day with a hip flexor. Even if Rice plays I have a hard time seeing the Ravens pound him up the middle at JJ Watt and company 25 times. With the running game in question that puts the weight of the offense on Joe Flacco and I'm just not sure they have enough weapons in the passing game to pull it off. Andre Johnson is also a question after a concussion last week took him out of the game. However, rookie DeAndre "Nuke" Hopkins gives Houston a legit target to throw to even if Johnson can't go. Despite Houston's non spectacular start to the season, look for them to pull this one out and drop the defending champs to 1-2.
Texans 27
Ravens 24
Giants at Panthers
The Giants have been a turnover machine on offense so far this season. They are averaging a crippling 5 turnovers per game. That having been said, in those games the offense had the pressure of keeping pace with the other team's offense. The Panthers simply lack the offensive firepower of either Denver or Dallas. In fact, through two games the Panthers rank 27th and 28th respectively in Yards Per Game and Points Per Game. The Giants defense has been bad thus far, but this is still a team that is averaging 27 points and 427 yards thus far. Plus, the Giants blew out the Panthers in Carolina last season by the score of 36-7. This one shouldn't be that lop sided, but look for the Giants to break their losing streak in this one.
Giants 30
Panthers 24
Lions at Redskins
A LOT has been made about the play of Robert Griffin III thus far. However, let me share some numbers with you regarding the Washington defense. They have given up 35.5 points per game, have allowed opposing QBs to complete 73% of their passes with 6 TDs and 0 INTs and a QB Rating of 135.4. Now Calvin Johnson is coming to town. Make no mistake, the Redskins are capable of winning this game, but they must run the ball with Alfred Morris to keep the Skins defense off the field and take some pressure off of RG3. If the Lions get a couple of scores early and the Skins start throwing every down to play catch up, this game could get away from them. On the other side of the ball the Lions will be greatly effected by Reggie Bush's status. Without Bush they become more one dimensional and easier to defend. This game is a toss up, but I'm giving the home team a slight edge because of the question marks around Bush's health.
Lions 27
Redskins 30
Chargers at Titans
This is another tough game. Both of these teams lost very close games against the Texans. The Titans went on the road and beat the struggling Steelers and the Chargers knocked off Chip Kelly's Eagles team in Philly. Normally in an evenly matched game its smart to look at who has home field advantage (Titans) and who has the better quarterback (Chargers), but since those are split, it's still a toss up. Ultimately, I think the fact that the Titans have been better on defense will be the difference in a close game.
Chargers 20
Titans 23
Cardinals at Saints
This one is pretty simple. Neither the Cardinals or the Saints have great defenses (although the Saints have been better than I thought they would be) or running games. These teams are built around their passing games. Ultimately, you have to take Drew Brees playing at home over Carson Palmer playing on the road. End of story.
Cardinals 24
Saints 31
Buccaneers at Patriots
A team can't win in today's NFL if the head coach and the starting quarterback aren't on the same page. It's gotten so bad in Tampa that there was a report out on Monday that Josh Freeman may request a trade because of his broken relationship with coach Greg Schiano. The problem is that rookie Mike Glennon is no lock to even be able to play as well as Freeman. Now there is even a report that new star CB Darrelle Revis is unhappy with Schiano as well. This has the makings of a mutiny (ironic given the pirate ship in their stadium). It's a shame, because with an improved defense and two great offensive weapons in RB Doug Martin and WR Vincent Jackson the Bucs have the makings of a good team. The Patriots are the opposite. They are set at QB and coach, but the supporting cast leaves a LOT to be desired. The Patriots' wins against the Bills and Jets were far from the offensive performances that we have all come to know from this team. However, do you really want to pick against Tom Brady and Bill Belichick at home against a team on the verge of a mutiny? I didn't think so.
Buccaneers 17
Patriots 23
Packers at Bengals
After getting beat by the 49ers in week one, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers got right against the Redskins and their poor pass defense last week. The Bengals rebounded from a close loss at Chicago by beating the Steelers on Monday Night Football. While Andy Dalton is no Aaron Rodgers, he does have a better all around team around him, especially on defense. The Packers defense is giving up staggering numbers against the pass again this season. Also, despite James Starks good day on Sunday, you have to give the edge in the rushing game to the Bengals with Eddie Lacy likely out this week with a concussion. The Bengals will make a statement here that they are for real this season.
Packers 27
Bengals 30
Rams at Cowboys
Will the real St. Louis Rams please stand up? In the first half on Sunday they had their doors blown off by the Atlanta Falcons, being outscored 24-3. Then in the second half they were the superior team outscoring Atlanta 21-7. Did they just get off to a horrible start or did the Falcons just mail it in after they got a big lead? Sam Bradford on his current pace is set for 5,200 yards passing and 40 TDs and has yet to be sacked after getting sacked 105 times in his first three seasons. So I'm picking the Rams to upset the Cowboys, right? Well, no. If Bradford can go into Dallas and out duel Tony Romo, I'll officially get on the band wagon. In the mean time, the Rams were absolutely torched by Julio Jones and now have the equally talented Dez Bryant to deal with.
Rams 24
Cowboys 27
Browns at Vikings
The Vikings lost a heartbreaker in Chicago last week and are likely glad to be headed home after beginning the season with two road games. Cleveland has played well defensively, but the offense has really struggled. The quarterback match up of Christian Ponder versus Brandon Weeden definitely leaves a little something to be desired. A low scoring game is probably to be expected. Ultimately, this will probably come down to which running back can find success between Adrian Peterson and Trent Richardson. The Vikings were a playoff team last year and are playing at home, so give them the edge.
Browns 13
Vikings 17
Falcons at Dolphins
I've picked against the Dolphins in each of their first two games and they proved me wrong both times. Third times the charm, right? I am 100% on board with Miami being an improved team, but I still feel like they are a step below the better teams in the NFL, like the Falcons. If the Dolphins defense can shut down the high powered Atlanta passing game then I'll officially get on board and promise to pick them to win next week. Although, if the Dolphins are 3-0 at that point, Miami fans may not want me to jinx it by actually picking them to win.
Falcons 27
Dolphins 23
Bills at Jets
These teams both went toe to toe with the Patriots and ultimately lost close games and then beat an NFC South team by one point. It's also a battle of rookie QBs in Geno Smith and EJ Manuel. Look for another close game here. The Jets deserve the benefit of the doubt in this one since its at home and they have the better defense.
Bills 16
Jets 17
Colts at 49ers
There were varied opinions on the Colts coming into this season. Some believed they would take a step back from their emotionally charged season last year. Others believed Andrew Luck and the gang would only get better in his sophomore season. The early signs are that they may be regressing a little after having barely escaped the Raiders and losing to the Dolphins (and both games were at home). Now they have to go on the road to face a 49ers team that was embarrassed on Sunday night against Seattle. Look for Jim Harbaugh to get the better of his former college quarterback.
Colts 20
49ers 31
Jaguars at Seahawks
The Seahawks have allowed only 10 total points in two games. The Jaguars have only scored 11 points in two games. This game could be over mid way through the first quarter. Hide the women and children, this is going to get really, REALLY, ugly.
Jaguars 3
Seattle 42
Bears at Steelers
The Steelers offense has only scored 8 more points than the Jaguars. It's not been pretty in the Steel City thus far. Meanwhile, the Bears have found ways to win two close games against the Bengals and Vikings. Are the Steelers really 0-3 bad? Are the Bears really 3-0 good? I don't know, but it's hard to imagine the Steelers offense fixing its issues against a still very talented Chicago defense. This game may end up looking a lot like the Steelers/Bengals game on Monday night.
Bears 20
Pittsburgh 13
Raiders at Broncos
I get that this is a classic rivalry, but this is a bad Monday Night Football match up. The Raiders have scored 36 combined points against the Colts and Jaguars. The Broncos are averaging 45 points per game. Wherever you hid the women and children during the Seahawks/Jaguars game, send them back on Monday night.
Raiders 17
Broncos 41
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Fight or Flight In the Presence of Logic.
Find your common ground of shedding blood
In the far lands of Else Where,
For here is not the place where bodies should
Fall just short of their own sweat and tears.
It is fear that is the beast you so portray,
And an agenda so immorally laced with false teachings.
Here lies the home, once ancient and grown,
Now rubble in the growing pile
Of humanities excrement.
Its epitaph shall read nothing,
For no words can be written
by the lack of knowledge per this land....
Look your land in its dying eyes,
Listen to its final breaths...
The billowing sands that blow
Erosion into its elderly face.
make your way to the place in which you slumber,
And allow your mind to bestow upon you
Nightmares that bring you to regret your chosen ways of sin,
and method of self-destruction.
Taken by so full of self,
The rotten husk now lies
Half buried in a partially cremated state...
Still a home for its dying cells
The soon to be carcass,
Awaiting the bills of hovering vultures
Over head.
Sprinting Towards Demise
By burning waters, and smoldering bridges,
I await the genesis of our animosity.
Make the move that gives me permission to strike,
make the move that will bring about your end.
Near draws the line that which I advise you to never cross.
Though to my eyes comes the image of your sprinting legs.
It would seem, that through your veins flows pure pestilence,
and that you wish to bring upon me, nuisances by any cost.
Good God, such a fool bound for my throat,
knowing not the patient blade that waits.
Honor averts it's eyes, as your charge draws to an end.
It wishes this good and done, just as I.
A swift jerk of my arm to your direction,
and make you, a last descent to the ground below.
Then burden leaves my shoulders,
as life outward, pours from your filthy heart.
Still Waters Beyond the Storm
It is above and beyond
the realm where soar the children
of my ever undying Lord.
My mind is forever enraptured
by the very thoughts...
the concepts that are so limitless.
God what glory is to be beheld!
Lead me by still waters my Lord,
Beyond the storms of this wretched world.
Pray I that my intrigue
is never felt as a thorn in Heaven's walls,
as my only wish bring true wisdom home.
Thou art my God,
ascended and surrounding,
forever the greatest of praise goes to you.
From my lips come prayer,
From my hands comes worship,
From my heart comes faith.
Channel my voice through, O'abounding angels!
Though my thoughts often plague me,
I make attempts to please you all that I can.
As it was once said,
"I shall fear no storm,
for I am learning to sail my ship!"
Atychiphobic Solution
Outcast and away from shore,
to the center of still waters,
where rest my tears.
A float, the setting sun
beats its dying light
against my coffin.
Where within lies
my mind in darkness,
afloat amongst the still
waters of my tears.
Confined to a rotting cage of wood,
Time is my mortician,
embalming me
at the edge of my thought.
The haunting consistency overtakes me,
compromising the process of my existence.
God help me, as the wood
is surely rotting all around me
I shall hold my breath
Just this once and final time.
I have found the haunted wake
past the lens of my sight.
I am the mad man,
within the shell of me
fighting that battle
which I reluctantly wage.
I will wait with my patience,
which with me drowns...
I will await the oak of my coffin to rot,
so that I may break free,
and swim away from my demise beneath,
To the above of my fallen tears
to whatever light remains & awaits me,
in the new world that I will call my own.
The Journey of a Thousand Miles
"Lead us on to insomnia's end, Where solitude awaits our weary hearts.
The sustenance required to our souls lies
there in the arms of patience.
Assist us in our wake as prayer affects not our tired limbs upon this journey. These two of your flock die not, as time heals, yet the end of this is welcome. We beg of thee, calling out to the silence into
to which our faith is placed.
The path is dark with black fog of this nocturnal threat. Bring to us, light. As it is now that our dreams are what wither with time, even as they heal. Our exhaustion is only diverted for a short time
by the bond between us.
Pray we that our cries are heard, echoing through the confines to Heaven.
Let not a limit come from malicious source,
to this our angelic breed of passion."
"Right is my love as he suffers my pain by connection, yet where we go, we go together.
Though distance dwindles the pleasure,
the connection has only become longer.
Much I have to say before our Lord in regards to these two hea
The Changing Tide
The era is now passed through which I lived and favored,
and my patience then packs its bags for hiatus,
with which to remind me that perhaps
brighter days lie in sunny hammocks ahead.
Here and alas lays the road to that sunny setting,
upon which I walk and tread the changing tide.
The next item on the list of Fates agenda and her passionate affair with time...
the seconds will carry on like the beats of my undying heart.
The fire that burns in my eyes, through which I see is only assuaged
by the tears they produce...
the tears I produce in my longing for some peace of some sort.
Yet those tears shall only accompany the sweat of my efforts.
Once upon a time, in the dream come true through which I slept,
did a fairy tale once exist
that tale of my tale through endless times of a dream come true
and gone by in the era that I once lived and favored.
The Book of Excerpts: Re-Reformation
What is this delusion before me?
This dreadful illusion that I do now see?
I fear such terror from the powers that be...
Those angels above, those demons below.
The Horsemen to come reap and to sew.
I see the once powerful flock, now come so low.
God how I pray this to be but a phase,
To leave this to past and within a haze.
Bring us out of this horrid maze!
Your people stand divided, stumbling forward
To a future cloudy and grim, blinded yet onward.
Power drunken fools,ignorant to your true word.
Give me this life's chance to make due change,
To adjust and assist in this time so strange...
This time in which we must to our ways estrange.
Father, I swear to you, that with my power,
Until my last breath and final hour,
I will restore you and never once cower.
With so many that believe not,
Who never found the proof they ever sought,
I will do what I may, as if never have I fought.
2. Maze Upon The Mountain
Around my throat pulled the rugged noose,
tighter with every upward movement...
Though beheld I chains of gold as a harness,
inching me along the way up.
I scaled the mountain of my own,
whilst I tread in its vertical labyrinth...
To my back, a mirror follows my every move,
the constant reminder of every falter.
From above comes down an ever flowing stream,
washing clean from me the blood, sweat, and tears.
Such is the waters of life that I chose to follow,
as the overflow my thirst and tired limbs.
At my feet, the heat of a million fires,
giving rise to the sulfuric smell of Rock Bottom...
Where from and down the rugged noose yanks.
Burning to a cinder, my forest once dark.
The rope tugs with a playful tease
and with my every breath do I hear the laughing pullers...
Still do I carry on, seemingly towards hopelessness,
where Death is all that my eyes can see.
The chains are what nudge me on,
carrying me upon all paths which lead me Home.
Assisting my ascension, onward to my a
It's Not Delivery, It's Damnation.
So long ago began
the ever growing free for all,
The all you can eat,
dog eat dog world,
Where commonplace
are the simplistic struggles.
So out of hand,
that solutions become
ironically complex...
Hell's buffet,
straight out and down
from the kitchen above,
down the slip n' slide
through the caverns
of mishaps and mistakes,
I bet it tastes like regret,
and the buyer's remorse,
Reap what you sew say
the teeth of the demon,
With every bite sinks
in a shame filled saliva.
"Maybe we'll slow them down!"
Say the so called thinkers...
I can't help but think against them,
but what do I know?
I'm just a common crumb in the trough.
Above Heaven watches,
restricted by the local law
to keep the peace...
nothing is ever done,
but to keep the balance.
SelficideThere's something gathering inside
I've said too much but I haven't said enough
More like a suicide, smelling of a selficide
One cannot endure life as tough
But when one sees lights through particles of soul-ice
Then he knows truths that are masked by time
He gets to know poisoned lips that spell lies
and black thoughts emanating the end of the line.
I smell this selficide there's something gathering inside.
It's all in my veins; it's all in me deep.
I cannot foresee the future of my dying pride.
I cannot remember; memories dead, memories sleep
All I know is that there is no light at the end of this tunnel.
No curtain to be lifted for to show a rainbow.
There is no gold left in me to pay taxes to the sentinel
to keep my mind and spirit clean and in pure flow
Why is this the deadliest sin? To love
Why am I brought before memories so thin? As you
Sorrows within, dark storms will form above
Believe in my words, the selficide is true
More tha
Enigmas (II)Sway, to the song of disgrace
Listen, to the pulse of my mace
Swallow (lies shall all come through)
Don't blink! It all belongs to you!
These enigmas belong to you!
Trapped somewhere up there,
in the darker corners of my mind.
The poet's flesh, the pen's cruel might,
twisted and thereby consumed
by the black almighty night.
The enigmas that dwell deep within
Have never been touched by human sin.
For all those who stand tall and listen and laugh
there's only death, abyss; falling prey to the snuff
so tough
Falling asleep with the pen in my hands
I try to keep eyes opened and I fail.
I manage to spot last rays of hope in the dawn ahead
Yet all I manage to create is a vacuum in my head,
a void that tall shall stand
Forever, enigmatic treachery will lie awake in me
For this is the song of sleep, you see?
The night is here, the night is in me!
Enigmas (I)"Blue endings shall lie ether, ravaging grandiosely, yielding gallows, so odorlessly smiling, gallantly you! Urtication never reaches souls sadly you. Utter renaissance enigmas sway "
I Am That GirlI'm the girl who writes poems
Because it helps me get my feelings out.
It's the only way I know how.
I'm the girl who will love anyone
No matter who they are.
I'm the girl, who can be annoying at times,
But I love life and everything in it.
I'm the girl who will always make
Room in her heart for someone,
Because I love just about everyone.
I'm the girl, who will flirt with you,
But never admit to you how I really feel.
I'm the girl who will truly love you.
No one will ever love you as much as I do.
ApparitionLittle girl,
You have out-grown
Yourself, and these
Childish notions of
Monsters in the closet.
Each morning,
She holds her breath
Until the sun rises,
Because no one taught her
How to sleep
With her eyes closed.
There is this
Delusion about you;
A belief that if
You stay awake,
There will be no darkness.
It is damaging you.
She lays,
Cold and silent,
With her darkened fantasies,
And remembers a time
When she was not-so-
Softly breaking
Into unrecognizable shards.
Careless drifter,
You have found your only
From all the lifetimes
You were
Too fearful to live.
Rest now,
Frightened child,
Too lost in your waking dreams
To see new realities.
It will all
Be over soon.
N o v ai.
This distance between us
is devouring my lungs.
I'm left here gasping,
trying to suture back together
all the broken nights-
the cigarette burns in my bedsheets.
I'm tracing maps on my limbs,
and I'm painting black holes on my palms,
pressing them into letters
left on my nightstand
untouched and unread.
I keep telling myself
none of this is about you.
But I'm reaching for empty galaxies
as I try to remember what it felt like
to be one of a binary star.
Light-years away, and I'm here-
just another nova on your ceiling,
searching this vast universe for you.
I'm all by my self
Don't need anyone else
I have my moments
In lying in my torments
All I ask is "Everyone
Please fill my empty pockets"
And as my hand reaches in
It's as empty as my eye sockets
They stare on through
And I don't know why I do this
I spread myself like glue
Tormenting myself, and others
So much happiness
I deny with a smile
Because I know I'll fall
Because I don't believe you at all
All I ask is "Everyone
Please fill my empty pockets"
But as my hand reaches in
It's as empty as my eye sockets
So much words to define
So much meaning to rhyme
And I don't ask for even a dime
But still no one will give me the time
It's unusual
It's untrue
But my walls block my view
And I wonder, when's my soul due?
Freak of natures willStaring into the dark abyss,
the room next door is quiet.
I watch my shaking hands.
Hopeful for some sign of life.
My brain distracts itself
I catch myself staring at them,
hopeful for some sign of joy.
I stare at the sky.
The world will turn upside down.
I swear I'll fly.
Or maybe that's just my imagination.
I didn't plan to end up here.
My feet simply carried me to the highest place they could think of.
I don't know how you did it.
Jealous is silly, I'm envying.
"You're too beautiful to go."
Stop lying,
I shattered the mirror with just one look.
I've always spun such silly lies.
These bloody hands, screams of terror.
In the end some may find me staring into a mirror.
Never AfterWhen they buried you,
It was face-down,
With your
Arms over your head.
I want to make-believe
I'm just hiding
Under the covers.
Don't worry-
I'll make them all
Go away.
You and I
Stood on the roof
During thunderstorms,
With mason jars,
Telling the heavens how sorry we were.
We have to make the angels
Stop crying.
I have fifty-four jars
Of dirty rainwater.
Every night,
Complaints of monsters
In the closet.
Each time I shut the door,
You stared into the mirror.
I can still see them.
That evening,
I walked you to the dock
And helped you
Find sea glass and
Pretty stones
To fill your pockets.
We tied and anchor to your feet.
I'll send you a post card
When I get to where I'm going.
The angels must have
Been so sad
That night,
Because it rained
For weeks.
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Sweet Turns Headwear & Accessories
Sweet Turns is all about making cozy look fabulous.
When textile major Connie Boone took a trip to Peru, she fell in love with the workmanship and embroidery of local artisans. Bright colors, amazing patterns- Connie knew that these hallmarks of Peruvian design would make great ski apparel. Sweet Turns products' are crafted in a fair-trade environment by women artisans in a remote area in Peru. Many of these women would not otherwise have jobs, and their livelihoods depend on companies like Sweet Turns. With the purchase of each hat or pair of gloves, you're supporting a safe working place and allowing these women to provide income and security for their families. Not only that, you're upholding the beauty and craftsmanship of long-held Peruvian traditions. Each hat or pair of gloves is beautifully knitted, colorful and truly unique. They look great on the slopes or any chilly climate that needs an extra shot of color and style. Warm hearts , warm hands- that's what Sweet Turns is all about.