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"Zal Bin Hasaan" is the seventh episode of Season 3 of The Blacklist and the fifty-first episode overall.
Press ReleaseEdit
A family tragedy in Samar's past resurfaces when the Task Force hunt for an elusive international terrorist. The FBI and the Cabal gain significant ground in their search for Liz and Red. Meanwhile, Tom encounters complications in his plan to exonerate Liz.
Number on The BlacklistEdit
- 31
Unanswered QuestionsEdit
- Raymond Reddington
- Shahin Navabi
- Part of Zal Bin Hasaan's name was a reference to Zal.
- Why did Hasaan want the list? Mossad would have assigned a new team.
- A: So he could kill them. The list also contained the names of informants.
- Q: Mossad would create a new team and use the deaths of the old team for motivation.
- Why did Shahin Navabi say that the parents were traitors?
- A: Because they spoke out against the regime in Iran, according to Samar.
- Why did Shahin Navabi fear Red more than the FBI?
- A: Shahin probably had some idea of what happened to him if the FBI caught him, but he has no idea of what Red has planned for him.
- A: It is possible Shahin thought Red was working with whoever Red was delivering him to.
- Samar Navabi
- Why did Navabi turn Shahin Navabi over to Red?
- A: Samar was betrayed by her brother for his involvement in the terrorist acts in both Iran and in the United States. So she gave him up to Red so he can deal with Shahin himself.
- Q: What was the difference between Red and the FBI?
- A: Red told Samar that he was going to use Shahin to clear Liz's name. Otherwise he would just die in prison. Red promised death with a purpose.
- Why were Samar's parents targeted for assassination?
- A: They believed in free speech.
- Q: What was wrong with a show trial and imprisonment?
- Was the assassination of Samar's parents ordered by the Iranian government or an official who saw show trials as counterproductive?
- Why did the assassin leave Samar and Shahin Navabi alive?
- A: He was probably only paid to kill their parents.
- Why did Navabi turn Shahin Navabi over to Red?
- Donald Ressler
- Ressler raided the Wing Yee restaurant to capture Solomon. He did not make an effort to capture Elizabeth Keen or Tom Keen.
- A: His main goal was Solomon because he believed that he was connected to Kotsiopulos and that he may be key to convince Hitchin to have Kotsiopulous removed from the Task Force.
- A: Ressler went to Wing Yee to find Liz and Tom, but instead found Solomon. Ressler took advantage of the situation and arrested Solomon. By bringing in Solomon, Ressler hoped to expose the Cabal and exonerate Liz.
- A: By raiding the restaurant so publicly he also showed that Peter Kotsiopulos had broken Laurel Hitchin's rules of cooperation, and have him and his team removed from the Post Office.
- Ressler is applying a double standard. He was enraged that Harold Cooper was working with Tom, but approved of Samar giving Shahin Navabi to Red.
- A: Ressler was enraged when he found out that Cooper recruited Tom against his wishes to help capture Karakurt with the belief he was betraying his trust. However, he was more sympathetic to Samar due to a similar incident he went through when his friend, Jonica, betrayed him that lead to Audrey Bidwell's death back in "Mako Tanida". Therefore, he can relate to her in terms of being betrayed by the people they trusted.
- Ressler raided the Wing Yee restaurant to capture Solomon. He did not make an effort to capture Elizabeth Keen or Tom Keen.
- Reven Wright
- Has Reven's position been undermined? Hitchin did not show approval to anyone involved.
- Laurel Hitchin
- Laurel's opinion of Ressler and Kotsiopulos seemed shaken as neither shared information. While she removed Kotsiopulos from the task force, she may take action against Ressler.
- Why did Laurel overlook Kotsiopulos's use of torture?
- A: The CIA has used torture for years and the government has turned a blind eye to it.
- A: She might have wanted to see how it played out. She wanted to see if Kotsiopulos had loyalty to Solomon.
- Peter Kotsiopulos
- How much leverage and/or credibility has Kotsiopulos lost?
- How did Kotsiopulos locate Tom's phone? Tom was using a prepaid mobile phone burner.
- A: Solomon got the phone number from the waitress at Wing Yee.
- Why did Kotsiopulos and Solomon not show mutual anger at the end? They both suffered and can use the incident to undermine the other.
- A: Kotsiopolus suffered for his own failures. Solomon suffered for the good of the Cabal.
- Matias Solomon
- Why was Solomon not deported?
- How did Solomon find the Wing Yee restaurant?
- A: He trailed Tom to Wing Yee with the belief he is working with the Task Force to take down the Cabal.
- Why did the German security contractor job give Solomon diplomatic immunity?
- A: He was supposedly hired by the German government. In "Sir Crispin Crandall" it was revealed that influential members of the Cabal operate from Bonn, which is the seat of many parts of the German government. It is plausible that Solomon was actually hired by a Cabal member of the German government.
- Why did Kotsiopulos and Solomon not show mutual anger at the end? They both suffered and can use the incident to undermine the other.
- Karakurt
- Why did Karakurt try to commit suicide?
- A: Death before dishonor. In "Burn Notice", "Honor Harrington", and "James Bond"; several characters commit suicide and/or panic when confronted with the option of being arrested or failure. They fear a show trial, their families will be killed as an example, and/or their clients will seek to assassinate them before they can testify in court.
- If Karakurt confesses, will it make a difference? The torture will undermine the confession's reliabilty and the Cabal will still blame Keen for the crime.
- A: He could leave the fact that he was tortured and unlawfully detained out of his confession.
- How will Karakurt's confession help with Connolly's murder? Karakurt is guilty of the OREA bombing and Andropov was guilty of the Senator Hawkins assassination.
- A: Red and Liz have proven themselves enemies of the Cabal. The Cabal and/or its remnants will insist on their deaths to silence them or take revenge.
- Where did Tom take Karakurt? Cooper would have insisted that Karakurt be taken elsewhere.
- Why did Karakurt try to commit suicide?
- Mossad
- Why did the Mossad office have a list of the agents hunting Zal Bin Hasaan?
- A: Probably in case he had to contact them if he found a lead.
- Why did Levi Shur's Mossad team have a SIMON breach grenade?
- A: It is currently being used by the United States and Israel.
- Q: The Mossad team was officially there for intellligence reasons.
- Why did the Mossad office have a list of the agents hunting Zal Bin Hasaan?
- Why did the car alarm turn off? Car alarms do not turn off until the owner deactivates the alarm.
- A: All car alarms turn off automatically after a few seconds, otherwise the alarm would drain the battery.
- Q: That varies by model.
Slanders on the FBIEdit
- In both of the buildings the FBI raided, Hasaan and the decoy escaped. Why did the lockdowns fail?
- A: The first building's lockdown didn't fail. The FBI and Mossad killed the hostage takers, none of them escaped. Hasaan and his men were taken out of the building because they were posing as hostages.
- Q: Hasaan gave the appearance of escape by using a secondary explosion to distract the FBI.
- Why did Ressler not order a lockdown on the ports?
- Why did the FBI not have a SIMON breach grenade? They had other breaching equipment.
- A: The SIMON breach grenade is primarily used by the U.S. military, not the FBI.
- Q: Many police departments have been buying surplus ex-military equipment. FBI SWAT teams should be better equipped.
- Why were the released hostages not searched?
Main starEdit
- James Spader as Raymond Reddington
- Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen
- Diego Klattenhoff as Donald Ressler
- Ryan Eggold as Tom Keen
- Amir Arison as Aram Mojtabai
- Mozhan Marnò as Samar Navabi
- Hisham Tawfiq as Dembe Zuma
- Harry Lennix as Harold Cooper
Guest starEdit
- David Strathairn as Peter Kotsiopulos
- Christine Lahti as Laurel Hitchin
- Oded Fehr as Mossad Agent Levi Shur
- Edi Gathegi as Matias Solomon
- Valerie Pettiford as Charlene Cooper
- Sammy Sheik as Shahin Navabi
- Adriane Lenox as Reven Wright
- Andrew Divoff as Karakurt
- Teddy Coluca as Teddy Brimley
- Yaron Urbas as Singer
- Danni Wang as Wing Yee Waitress
- Gary Hilborn as Farrow
- Josh Evans as Male Hostage
- Thomas Beaudoin as Sweater Vest
- Demosthenes Chrysan as Farzin
- Abraham Makany as Captor Five
- Ahmad Maksoud as Rahal
- Ethan Hova as Danush
- Dimitri Meskouris as Rashid
- Shezi Sardar as Farid
- Elana Safar as Agent Janet Anderson
- Dan Domingues as Rafael Gallego
- Nadia Affolter as Samar '92
- Logan Crawford as Reporter #1
- Aiden Eyrick as Shahin '92
- Bazzel Baz as Baz
- Chris Kies as Douglas Koster
External LinksEdit
|Season 3 Episodes
|· The Troll Farmer · Marvin Gerard · Eli Matchett · The Djinn · Arioch Cain · Sir Crispin Crandall · Zal Bin Hasaan · Kings of the Highway · The Director · The Director: Conclusion · Mr. Gregory Devry · The Vehm · Alistair Pitt · Lady Ambrosia · Drexel · The Caretaker · Mr. Solomon · Mr. Solomon: Conclusion · Cape May · The Artax Network · Susan Hargrave · Alexander Kirk · Alexander Kirk: Conclusion ·
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Tag Archives: Zen
The Moon Tree
In Unity
This is the Meaning of Practice
I haven't seen her in years—a feisty, mama-bear, older woman selling books to tourists in a sleepy Thai town by a river.
Kanchanaburi is not far from Bangkok, famous for its River Kwai and immortalized in the movie "The Bridge on the River Kwai," inspired by the horrible events surrounding the building of the bridge during WWII.
It's a serene kind of place to find a hammock and veg out for a few days (or lose track of time entirely), though it can jam up with tourists given its history, proximity to Bangkok, and gorgeous river views.
I used to live in Bangkok, and would make the short trip to Kanchanaburi often, to get away from the screeching city (that I love dearly). It had everything I needed: an airy, if sparsely furnished room dangling over the river; delicious food, and long, winding roads, both along the main drag and along the river—great for ambling walks.
And then there was the bookshop, conveniently located near my guesthouse. You could call this junction where the bookshop met the sprawling guesthouse entrance a "hub" the way a saloon is the hub of a Western movie situated on the frontier to nowhere.
It was perfect.
The books on offer were mostly English, stacked inside and outside the shop like faded jewels in various states of disrepair, and each transported me to a far-off world (including the world of memories), reading many of these same titles back home, which seemed such a great distance away.
The owner also had three ancient computers people used for the Internet. They often broke down, and when she couldn't fix them, she'd ask her grandson, a boy of about 10 who hung around after school, to get to it. He always triumphed, as long as we could wait for his videogame to end.
She and I would only occasionally chat, notably during one visit soon after being bitten by a rabid dog in Indonesia. I had to get shots monthly for a while, and there was a good hospital nearby. She fussed over my small wound, let me use the computer much longer than I was supposed to, and fed me bananas.
Once, I offered to alphabetize her books, and she happily agreed, plying me with more bananas as I worked.
She was friendly in a no-nonsense kind of way, a tiny wisp of a thing. I never learned how long she'd been running the shop, how she found her way into this business, or how she felt about so many tourists hanging around her town.
One evening, I started out for the bridge later than I was normally out. As I rounded the corner, I saw her outside, taking books off a tall unit of shelves fastened to the wall. I suddenly realized that every single evening, she had to take hundreds of books off their shelves, and store them inside the small shop. Every morning, she had to put them back on the shelves.
Everyday, she was collapsing and rebuilding a significant part of her shop.
I guess I thought she'd merely cover them with tarp, or maybe I didn't guess anything at all. But I was shocked at this twice-daily task that formed part of her modest business.
This time, I was just back from my first 10-day meditation retreat, a few hours away near the Burmese border. I had spent hours agonizing over how the time would ever pass, and how I would survive day after day doing nothing but follow my breath, which I grew to seriously dislike for at least a few minutes hourly.
I learned that in my raw, unfettered state, I was a person with very little patience; what a thick veneer between my functioning public persona and the caged animal within—that's how it felt at times, anyway. I feared I would never learn how to treat myself, or others with kindness. Instead, I observed myself constantly wanting to be anywhere other than where I was, even if I didn't have a clue where.
Now, here I was, watching a woman, for the thousandth time or far more, patiently picking books off shelves—a few at a time—to lock up for the night. She moved methodically, rhythmically, spritely. I don't want to pretend I know what she was feeling inside or romanticize her life in any way, but to me, it seemed she was embodying a great practice in the art of living.
I was humbled and inspired. What a great teacher to have met.
Sometimes, when I find myself slipping into not wanting to do what I perceive to be tedious or undesirable, I think of this remarkable woman, and remember that patience—which, ultimately, is kindness, compassion, belief and love—can breathe everywhere, if I let it.
Life is our great stage for spiritual practice and growth, and that means that everything in life becomes part of this practice.
How wondrous it can be.
National Poetry Month. Haiku, Day 22.
6 Love Letters to Nature.
The heady first moments of love are a vortex. They cause swirls of emotion, the forgetting of time…and the writing of gushy letters to the object of our love.
Once we step off the perches of this dizzying elixir, we see that our relationships with others and the love that emerges must be founded on our relationship with (and love for) ourselves, and who are we, if not creatures intimately bound up with the Earth, as a geographic, environmental and spiritual space?
Throughout our lives, we are moving with the tides of our primary relationships. We have these with our parents and siblings, certainly, as well as other key, early influences. We also have this, essentially and always, with nature.
It's no wonder writers have long expressed, through their poetry, letters and other form of writing, their wonder—rapture, really—at the bounty of Earth's offerings. Earth is where we can be nourished, sustained, reclaimed.
Sometimes, in my own writing, I struggle to find the words to express the magnitude of what bubbles up inside of me—the muse is a fickle, if brilliant and cathartic one!
I love turning to the inspired writings of others, who capture in so many different voices and so beautifully, what it means to live among the elements that shape and define us and accompany us on our life journey.
I hope you enjoy these stunning expressions of love for the nature that permeates our lives.
1. A Letter to Nature by Sue Monk Kidd
Dear God,
I love this tree.
I love the light filtering through the moss and the leaves.
I love all your earth songs — the breeze rustling through the grass, the rhythm of the crickets, the beating of the wings.
Here, surrounded and permeated by your creation, I feel you. I feel life. I know myself, connected.
O God, is there anything you've made that can't pour life and healing into me?
When I think of the simplicity and extravagance of creation, I want to bend down and write the word "yes" across the earth so you can see it.
2. Excerpt from his book, Love Letter to the Earth, by Thich Nhat Hanh.
We can be like the Buddha, and in difficult moments touch the Earth as our witness. We can take refuge in the Earth as our original mother. We can say, "I touch the pure and refreshing Earth." Whatever nationality or culture we belong to, whatever religion we follow, whether we're Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, Jews, or atheists, we can all see that Mother Earth is a great bodhisattva. When we see her in this way, with all her many virtues, we will walk more gently on her and treat her and all her children more gently. We will want to protect her and not harm her or any of the myriad forms of life she has given birth to. We will stop wreaking destruction and violence on Mother Earth. We will resolve the question of what we mistakenly call "the environmental problem." The Earth is not just the environment. The Earth is us. Everything depends on whether we have this insight or not.
When you're able to see the Earth for the bodhisattva that she is, you will want to bow down and touch the Earth with reverence and respect. Then love and care will be born in your heart. This awakening is enlightenment. Don't look for enlightenment elsewhere. This awakening, this enlightenment, will bring about a great transformation in you, and you'll have more happiness, more love, and more understanding than from any other practice. Enlightenment, liberation, peace, and joy aren't dreams for the future; they're a reality available to us in the present moment.
3. Excerpt from her poem, God the Artist, by Angela Morgan.
God, when you chiseled a raindrop,
How did you think of a stem,
Bearing a lovely satin leaf
To hold the tiny gem?
How did you know a million drops
Would deck the morning's hem?
Why did you mate the moonlit night
With the honeysuckle vines?
How did you know Madeira bloom
Distilled ecstatic wines?
How did you weave the velvet disk
Where tangled perfumes are?
God, when you thought of a pine tree,
How did you think of a star?
4. Morning Rain, by Tu Fu.
A slight rain comes, bathed in dawn light.
I hear it among treetop leaves before mist
Arrives. Soon it sprinkles the soil and,
Windblown, follows clouds away. Deepened
Colors grace thatch homes for a moment.
Flocks and herds of things wild glisten
Faintly. Then the scent of musk opens across
Half a mountain—and lingers on past noon.
5. "Nature" is what we see, by Emily Dickinson.
"Nature" is what we see—
The Hill—the Afternoon—
Squirrel—Eclipse—the Bumble bee—
Nay—Nature is Heaven—
Nature is what we hear—
The Bobolink—the Sea—
Thunder—the Cricket—
Nay—Nature is Harmony—
Nature is what we know—
Yet have no art to say—
So impotent Our Wisdom is
To her Simplicity.
6. The Endearing Sea, by Dobashi Jiju.
As I lived far away from the sea,
it gradually passed more out of my mind every day,
like its distance.
After days and days,
it became like a dot, no longer looking like a sea.
I felt compelled to go the movies
to see the sea
on the screen.
But when I slept at night,
the sea came to me, pushing down my chest
and raising clear blue waves.
I just slept, even in the daytime,
the sea kept mounting big waves
on my chest,
covering me with spray from a storm.
And sometimes it washed up beautiful white bones,
which had sunk to its bottom,
up around my ribs.
Bonus: How can I resist including a Kerouac quote here?
"Maybe that's what life is … a wink of the eye and winking stars."
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Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
"If I don't take responsibility for my actions, somebody has to take responsibility for me. And here is God Himself, in Jesus Christ, who does what? He says, "You carry a shame that you can't bear. I will bear your shame. You carry a weight that you can't endure, I'll carry this weight. You have sins that you can't pay for, therefore, I will carry your sins Myself. Here is Jesus, the Anointed One, who is actually saying, 'I am willing to shoulder the blame.' It is Someone who is saying, 'It's not my responsibility. But I make it My responsibility.'"
Mass Readings from March 30, 2014:
1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41
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Monday, March 31, 2014
03/30/14 The Mark of Adulthood
Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Monday, March 10, 2014
03/09/14 Really?
Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.
"All of us, every one of us at this Mass, we have experienced maybe some light, but we will all experience the darkness of just not being able to see God, being obscured from God's sight, maybe feeling differently. And that's when we have to realize this truth: that we cannot, that we do not have to doubt in the darkness what we knew was true in the light. Because in darkness, the facts haven't changed. How I feel about the facts, that's the only thing that's changed."
Mass Readings from March 9, 2014:
Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
03/05/14 Branded
Homily from Ash Wednesday.
"The depth of what the Cross means is actually 'I am such a mess that in order to make me not a mess, this Cross had to happen.' But here is the amazing thing: this Cross is a sign of your worth. That brand is not just a sign of how great God is, that's a sign of how much you are worth. Sometimes you own the brand, and sometimes the brand owns us."
Mass Readings from March 05, 2014:
Joel 2:12-18
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
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Monday, March 3, 2014
03/02/14 This is Good. God is Good.
Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
"Worry is useless and it is debilitating. But we know this, this is the great news, this is the really good news: worry is not determined by external circumstances. What I mean is that you can have two people going through the exact same stuff. The same sunny day or the same rainy day. The same employment or the same unemployment. The same crises and the same joys. And one person can say, 'This is terrible, I hate this!' I am worried about it and I am filled with excessive anxiety. The other person can say, 'No. This is good. God is good.'"
Mass Readings from March 02, 2014:
Isaiah 49:14-15
1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Matthew 6:24-34
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Yet another trooper from our desert adventure. Ryan is amazing. His look fit perfect into the terrain that day. He does a lot of rugged outdoor scenes as a model/actor. He definitely made things a lot more fun. He has a wonderful sense of humor that isn't seen too often. Having him along for the day was one of the highlights.
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Political suicides do happen
When anger and anguish dominates political decisions political blunders do happen. These are the scenes of such historical monuments.
Do You Know Why Telangana alone is Singing?
Today Telangana alone is singing tirelessly without breathe since last few decades/
Telangana poets in hundreds penned thousands of poems and singers staged thousands many.
Find one such poem from Andhra side during last ten years.
Sufferer only voices, caged one only sings.
Enjoying freedom and power at ransom have no need to sing. Sky is the limit for them.
We are crying from well depths. We are screaming from veins of hearts.
I appeal to your statesman souls, release us from the cage of Andhra.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The free bird leaps
on the back of the win
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and is tune is heard
on the distant hillfor the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
an the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
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Although most restaurants are closed in Oklahoma City on Christmas Day, there are still a few places you can go around town that are open. This is especially true for restaurants located in hotels, Chinese-food places, and chain standards like IHOP and Denny's. However, there are also a few local eateries that will be open Christmas Day in Oklahoma City this year. Wherever you go, confirm with the restaurant beforehand to inquire if reservations are needed and if special holiday hours are in effect.
Park Avenue Grill at the Skirvin Hilton
Address1 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-9003, USA
Phone+1 405-702-8444
The Park Avenue Grill is an upscale restaurant inside Oklahoma City's historic Skirvin Hotel that hosts a Christmas Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Start off your holiday festivities dining at this elegant hotel located near the Bricktown district in downtown Oklahoma City.
Address15 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA
Phone+1 405-605-0657
The Flint is an upscale casual dining restaurant featuring contemporary American cuisine and entrees that highlight steak and seafood. Flint offers a kid-friendly menu, take-out, and a hip vibe. It is located inside the Colcord Hotel downtown and is open year-round, including Christmas Day, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Popular menu items include fried green tomatoes, traditional eggs benedict, and the Flint Hash for brunch as well as Masa batter-fried Mississippi catfish, duck confit, and No Name Ranch pot roast for dinner.
Bricktown Brewery at Remington Park
Address1 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7101, USA
Phone+1 405-419-4449
The Bricktown Brewery, located at the Remington Park horse racing track, has a Christmas buffet each year, but you must be 18 or older to enter the premises. While Bricktown Brewery's primary focus is certainly crafting beer, the food is also a special treat any time of year. They claim "twisted comfort food" as their motto, and some of their offerings include green chile and chicken mac and cheese as well as avocado fries, which are fried, beer-battered avocado fingers served with a habanero mango aioli.
Address315 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108, USA
Phone+1 405-947-8548
If you're in a pinch and looking for a meal you can trust on Christmas Day, Denny's has several locations in Oklahoma City that are open 24 hours a day all year long. Denny's is a casual, national chain diner that is known for its breakfast food, but it also serves burgers, sandwiches, soups, and a variety of entrees. The easiest Denny's to access from Downtown is located off I-35 South at 3030 South I-35 Service Road, but you there are five other locations within a few miles in any direction of the city, too.
Address1201 South Interstate Drive, Moore, OK 73160, USA
Phone+1 405-799-5814
Furr's is a long-time cafeteria chain that used to have several locations in the state, but the restaurant in Moore (just south of OKC on Interstate 35) is the last one left in Oklahoma. Some of the usual selections on the buffet-style service include chopped steak au jus with mushrooms, baked cod almondine, salads, a variety of vegetables, and a variety of desserts. Since Furr's is open year-round, it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Christmas Day each year during its normal business hours.
Golden Phoenix
Address2728 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106-5418, USA
Phone+1 405-524-3988
On a cold Christmas Day, a steaming bowl of pho or a mountain of rice vermicelli topped with beef or shrimp might be just the thing to warm you up. Head to the Golden Phoenix, which bills itself as a Chinese barbecue and Vietnamese restaurant, in Oklahoma City's Asian District for a different kind of holiday meal.
Gopuram Taste of India
Address412 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108, USA
Phone+1 405-948-7373
Gopuram Taste of India is one of the best spots for Indian cuisine in the metropolitan Oklahoma City region. The restaurant features northern and southern Indian cuisine like curries and dosas and has a vast list of vegetarian options served in themed dining areas that offer a unique experience. The restaurant has two locations: its newer location at 412 South Meridian Avenue and another location on Memorial Road, which will be closed on Christmas Day.
Grand House Asian Bistro
Address2701 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, USA
Phone+1 405-524-7333
At the Grand House Asian Bistro, the Chinese dishes are the favorites, but there's also a huge variety of pan-Asian entrees and sides like sushi rolls that locals seem to love and the 76-dish dim sum, which is only served on the weekends. This restaurant is located in the Oklahoma City's Asian district and is open during regular hours on Christmas Day.
Iron Skillet
Address20 Martin Luther King Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA
Phone+1 405-228-7040
The Iron Skillet at Petro Truck Stop is not exactly fine dining, but its convenient location just off Interstate 40 makes it an easy spot to stop for dinner on Christmas Day. It's a casual, comfortable diner featuring skillet and griddle specials, a buffet and salad bar, and a full menu that includes steak, pasta, fried chicken, and seafood, served up 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Address401 E California Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
Phone+1 405-231-4467
The International House of Pancake (IHOP), is another 24-hour national breakfast food chain with multiple locations in Oklahoma City. The restaurant serves pancakes all day long as well as burgers, sandwiches, and entrees such as fried steak and a turkey dinner. The easiest locations to access from downtown Oklahoma City are at 701 South Meridian Avenue off Interstate 40 West or at 401 East California Avenue near the junction of Interstate 235 and I-40 east of the city.
Mary Eddy's Kitchen x Lounge
Address900 W Main St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, USA
Phone+1 405-982-6960
Mary Eddy's Kitchen x Lounge is located inside of the 21c Museum Hotel, which was formerly the Ford Motor Company assembly plant. Mary Eddy's serves American cuisine in a nice setting, including brunch, a bar menu, and cocktails, too. Eclectic choices include the meat and cheese plate called the Toolbox, a cast-iron skillet lasagna, and a s'mores Dutch baby for dessert.
Nic's Place and Nic's Grill
Address1116 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103-4918, USA
Phone+1 405-601-9234
Nic's Place has two locations, Nic's Place Diner & Lounge and Nic's Grill, both of which offer their own take on diner classics and American favorites. The original location, Nic's Place Diner & Lounge, is home to perhaps the best burger in the metro area. The menu features the Jojo signature burger, which is topped with bacon, egg, and smoked gouda cheese. However, the location in Automobile Alley, known as Nic's Grill, is the place to go on Christmas Day. The historic, upscale district is festooned in Christmas lights and decorations that embrace the spirit of the holiday.
Saltgrass Steakhouse
Address2747 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73134, USA
Phone+1 405-749-5811
Saltgrass Steakhouse, part of the Landry's family of chain restaurants, has two locations in Oklahoma City with modified hours on Christmas Day. The steakhouse serves its Angus-certified steaks topped with fresh garlic butter and seasoned with Saltgrass' signature seven-spice mixture. In addition to steak, the restaurant has fresh seafood, poultry, barbecue baby back ribs, pork chops, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Other fan favorites include the two-fork cheesecake and homemade beer bread served warm with honey butter.


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A wonderful and traditional three bedroom villa, situated at the gates of Vilamoura/Quarteira, offers amazing country views and is surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens. Whether you're looking to relocate permanently to the Algarve, or make an investment for rental purposes this property suits all.
Comprised of two floors, the ground floor offers a spacious, fully fitted kitchen, a bedroom with an en-suite, a quaint storage room and a large open plan living/dining room which has its own fireplace and terraces doors leading to the lovely gardens and private pool. A vegetable garden is also available.
Upstairs, you can find an additional two bedrooms and a shared bathroom, each with their own access to a large south facing terrace, which then provides access to the roof terrace - perfect for soaking up the Algarvian sunshine!
A special extra would be that this property will be sold together with the land next to it, which offers a private annex comprised of its own kitchen, living room and bedroom.
Quarteira is a long coastal town set in the south/central part of the Algarve. The vibrant town is enjoyed by many Portuguese residents from across the country, as well as welcoming tourists from every part of the world. With its long glistening beaches and sea front stretch occupied by a diversity of bars and traditional restaurants, make it the perfect holiday destination all year round. Being a proud fishing community, the freshly caught fish is served in almost every restaurant along the palm-lined promenade. Golf courses are found in the surrounding areas of the town.
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UCLA In the News lists selected mentions of UCLA in the world's news media. See more UCLA In the News.
Expecting women to describe how sexual assault affected them creates barriers to reporting it | New York Times
"I think we intuitively understand that if a gun was forced into your mouth or put to your head, you would be traumatized," said Neil Malamuth, a social scientist at UCLA who studies sexual violence. But in the realm of sexual assault, many people's view of the crime continues to be shaped more by the response of the victim than by the actions of the perpetrator, he said.
David Wong Louie, who probed ethnic identity in fiction, dies at 63 | New York Times
David Wong Louie, an American writer who drew on his experiences as the son of Chinese immigrants to create stories that explored identity, alienation and acceptance, died on Sept. 19 at his home in Venice, California… He taught writing at the University of Iowa, Vassar and colleges in the University of California system before settling at UCLA, where he also taught Asian-American studies, in 1992.
Kavanaugh confirmation fight has consequences for climate law | Scientific American
Ann Carlson, co-director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the University of California, Los Angeles, said the Supreme Court likely would be interested, especially in the California waiver question, because it's "novel." "It would raise questions that the justices would find interesting," she said. "They've never weighed in on the power of California under the waiver."
Ford testimony was bloodbath for Kavanaugh, Trump, Republicans | USA Today Opinion
(Commentary written by UCLA's Harry Litman) Above all, the hearing showcased the rawness and human devastation of the process, on both Ford and Kavanaugh. But at the political level, it also was apparent that the White House and Republican committee members erred seriously in refusing to allow an FBI investigation when the allegations surfaced.
Republicans shift course after outside counsel falters | The Hill
Harry Litman, a former U.S. attorney who now teaches at the University of California in both San Diego and Los Angeles, said he didn't think Mitchell's questioning worked, partly because the format of the hearing allowed Democrats to interrupt every five minutes with broad re-assertions of her allegations. "I don't think it's a bad idea, per se, for someone to be asking questions on the committee's behalf, but having one side doing it comes off as partisan," he said.
Huntington Beach district boosts school safety through federal security assessment | Los Angeles Times
The school district also has partnered with Frank Quiambao, director of the National Education Safety and Security Institute at UCLA. "The goal is for us to use that tool [from DHS] and then to train people in the schools that could learn how to do their own professional assessments," Quiambao said.
California economy will continue to grow, but pace will slow in 2020 | Los Angeles Business Journal
California's economy will continue to grow in the coming years but the pace is expected to slow alongside a slowing economy on the national level, according to the UCLA Anderson Forecast, which was released on Sept. 26. (Also: San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
Neighborhood streets shouldn't be speedways or parking lots | Los Angeles Times Opinion
Speed isn't all that great for a city's quality of life, says Michael Manville, associate professor of urban planning at UCLA: "We need to think about streets as more than conduits. They are multipurpose public spaces." Manville calls small neighborhood streets like mine "yield streets," because cars must yield to other cars on them. He likes yield streets. They force the city to operate on a more human scale.
Clinical trial touts dramatic benefits of fish oil capsules | Philly.com
Matthew Budoff, a cardiologist at UCLA and a Vascepa study investigator, told STAT, "this is absolutely the most significant study in the field of cardiovascular risk reduction."
Will a defibrillator 'vest' protect recent heart attack patients? | HealthDay
While implanted defibrillators are known to save lives in the months and years following a heart attack, "prior clinical trials have found that implantable cardioverter defibrillators did not lead to a survival benefit in the first 40 to 90 days" right after a heart attack, said [UCLA] cardiologist Dr. Gregg Fonarow. So guidelines prohibit implantation during the first 40 days after a heart attack, or during the first 90 days among patients who've had bypass surgery or stent implantation, explained Fonarow.
Genetic tests may predict whether antidepressants will work | STAT
Dr. Erika Nurmi, a UCLA psychiatrist and neuroscientist who studies the genetic basis of psychiatric disorders and personalized medicine in psychiatry, has been an outspoken critic of companies that she says overhype the promise of pharmacogenetics in her field. But Nurmi said she might consider ordering Color's test if she suspected that a patient might have a drug metabolism problem, based on multiple medications not working or causing side effects. The goal, she said, would be to inform the dosing levels she prescribes. She added that she was pleased to see that Color is only basing its reports on genetic variants that she considers to be vetted. "This is an example of where the industry needs to go to protect patient health," she said.
In California, 2 in 3 kids fail to meet exercise standards, according to study | Medical Xpress
"It's encouraging that adults showed improvement, but a lot of Californians still need to move more," said [UCLA's] Susan Babey, co-director of the center's Chronic Disease Program and lead author of both studies. "Regardless of age, exercising helps people stay in better physical and mental shape."


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Skipping rope to stay fit!
A skipping rope is a comprehensive exercise. This is a great way to lose weight, while increasing muscle mass.
What are the advantages for the silhouette?
A regular training with a skipping rope involves all of the muscles groups. The result: legs, dorsal and abdominal muscles sculpt quickly. The silhouette becomes refined and the whole body becomes dynamic.
A well done skipping rope exercise develops vertical jump and also improves coordination, endurance and agility.
Jumping rope is a great exercise when you want to lose weight. It burns up calories in a short time!
How to exercise?
To start with, practice skipping rope in sections of 2-3 minutes during fifteen minutes in total. Between sets do a pause of 15-20 seconds to catch your breath. You can spice up the exercise by wearing weighted ankle and jumping on one foot ….
The secret is to practice regularly and to try to make a little progress every day. The effects are visible after 2 months of practice.
How to choose a skipping rope?
Choose a skipping rope with ergonomic handles that match the shape of your hands.
For the length, place the middle of the rope on the floor and then reassemble the handles upwards. These must arrive at the shoulders.
Finally, the choice of footwear is also important: use sports shoes only.
Skipping rope is convenient because it can be taken anywhere! Thus, you will not have excuses for not doing some exercise every day.


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It doesn't matter whether you're taking your potential love interest out on a date for the first time, or whether you've been dating the same person for years, nailing stylish and fashion-forward date night style is essential.
Date night dressing is tricky, because you need to balance across the tightrope thin fine line between being too formal and too sloppy.
A full three-piece suit will look far too formal for a casual dinner or drinks in your favorite bar, whilst turning up in sportswear or your favourite sneakers will make it look like you don't care enough to make an effort.
So what should you wear for that tricky first date? Here are our top tips and do's and don'ts for date night style:
DO Keep Things Simple
The perfect date outfit will highlight your best features, whilst being fuss-free enough not to distract from your winning personality. Keep things simple but stylish, and pick just one key fashion-forward piece to show off your credentials as a future style icon.
Simple doesn't have to be boring: simple simply means understated but effective. A plain blue button up shirt will highlight your killer blue eyes, and a fitted white tee will draw attention to the time you've spent in the gym this month. These low key pieces will make a much bigger impression on your date than wearing a loud Hawaiian shirt or clashing shades of neon; whilst these pieces might ensure you are remembered, you probably won't be remembered for all the right reasons!
DON'T Wear Shorts
Unless your date is taking place on the beach, or involves enjoying a vigorous exercise class together, you should never wear shorts on a date. Shorts look too informal, and create an air of indifference. When you wear shorts on a date you are showing the person you're trying to impress that you have made minimal effort, and that you simply don't care about your appearance.
That doesn't mean that shorts can't look good, and there's certainly a time and place for wearing them. We particularly love the shorts and soft loafer combo demonstrated so admirably above. But the time and place for showing off your pins is certainly not on a date if you should be dressing to impress!
If the weather is too warm for full length pants, or you want to nod to the versatility of shorts in your outfit then why not consider opting for an ankle grazing chino or cigarette pant instead? These trousers are perfect for rolling up a little so that you can enjoy a romantic walk along the beach without getting sand in your cuffs, and they also nod to a more laid back and summery aesthetic whilst still looking date ready.
DO Choose a Leather Jacket
A great fitting jacket is a date essential, no matter what you're doing. A blazer will look great, but a leather jacket will look even better. Nothing exudes understated masculinity, elegance and sex appeal quite like a leather jacket. The right leather jacket can make any man look like a bad boy, and this versatile piece can be worn anywhere and with anything.
For a casual or active date (such as drinks in your favourite bar or knocking down some pins at your local bowling alley) try teaming your jacket with a simple fitted tee and your favourite jeans, as demonstrated so admirably by David Beckham. For more formal dinner dates, throw your jacket on casually over a fitted button up shirt, tucked loosely into slim-legged chinos.
Choose a jacket that fits snugly across the shoulders and sits above your hip: looser and longer jackets look dated and old-fashioned. They also do nothing to show off your physique. If you're looking to update or replace your leather jacket, then here are some of our favourite new season designs:
DON'T Wear a Suit
We know that you look great in your favourite fitted suit: everyone looks good in a suit! But a date where you're trying to show off your natural and charming self is not the right time to bring your business face to the table.
This isn't a job interview, or a convention, so leave your suit at home and opt for something more casual and full of your real personality instead.
If you are taking your date to a more formal event where suiting would be appropriate (an evening at the theatre perhaps) then opt for a navy blue or textured suit, to help differentiate between your more traditional black or grey business suit.
You should also wear a darker shirt and leave the tie at home, to create an evening look suitable for the occasion, that looks nothing like the suit you normally wear to the office.
DO Wear Your Best Watch
When it comes to accessorizing, the options for men are much more limited than they are for women. However the one thing that every man can wear with any outfit is a show stopping and attention grabbing watch.
A good watch shows that you are a detail oriented individual that cares about looking your best (and being on time) and is also a great way to show off your commitment to your favorite designer brands.
No matter what your personal style or how successful you are in your chosen path, there is the right watch for everyone.
By wearing your watch on your date you are offering a tantalizing glimpse into your life, and your personality and a watch is a great way to add interest and style to an otherwise straightforward outfit.
We love watches because they suit everybody: they are the accessory for the every man. Whether you choose a metal strap, leather strap, or even a sporty rubber strap, you should always choose a metal face with plenty of hardware to show off your credentials. Here are some of our favourite watches available right now:
DON'T be Too Flashy
There's nothing wrong with a well-placed signet ring or a subtle bracelet or two. But when it comes to male jewellery, less is definitely more and a little will go a long way. This is particularly true of wearing jewellery on a date.
Too much jewellery can look flashy and be overpowering. Your date may be so distracted and dazzled by your bling that they forget to take the time to notice your dazzling personality as well!
Most people find someone who is flashy, or keen to show off their money a huge turn off (word of warning: the women not turned off by this are probably gold diggers!) So keep your flash tendencies in check, avoid wearing too much jewellery, and let your date get to know you for who you really are, not for how much stuff you have!
DO Have Great Hair
If you know that you have a hot date coming up then you have no excuse not to visit your regular barbers and have your hair trimmed so that you're looking at your very best.
The best time to do this is two or three days before your date so that your hair has time to spring back and settle into its new shape.
On the morning of your date, wash your hair and then style it as usual: having a little product in your hair when you come to style it just before your date will give it texture and make it more manageable.
Hair with a little product in it also tends to look and feel thicker and will hold it's shape much easier. This routine will work just as well whether your hair is short or long.
The fact is that, after your smile, your hair is one of the first things that a new date will notice. Taking a couple of minutes out of your day to ensure your hair is looking its best could be the difference between a bad date and a great one.
The most important thing that any man can do on a date is be himself. If you're being true to who you are then your personality will shine through and sparks will start to fly regardless of what you're wearing.
However initial attraction is a very important part of choosing whether or not to head out on a second date, and your fashion choices will be integral to this.
The key to great date style is to keep things simple, look like you've made an effort and dressed to impress without trying too hard, and ensuring that elements of your personality are still able to shine through.
Don't overthink what you're wearing, ensure that everything you put on is comfortable (the best way to do this is to ensure you've worn everything you wear on your date before) and above all else, go out and have fun!
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The effect of Joko's upholstered chair is one of soothing simplicity. Combine this elegance of form with its considered inception and you have one comfortable upholstered chair. The metal frame of the chair provides the structure with a sturdy skeleton that lends the body ideal support. The base of the Joko upholstered chair is placed inside a mold and completely covered with a layer of polyurethane foam. The result is a chair that is soft to the touch and pleasantly rounded, but that maintains a striking profile. Chairs are offered in a variety of fabrics to offer a range of possibilities to suit any room and personality. Barstool available in two heights.
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Website to apply: Medical Technologist 1
Job number: 1806462
Launched in 2015, Q2 Solutions is a leading global clinical trials laboratory services organization. We help biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics customers improve human health through innovation that transforms science and data into actionable medical insights. Q2 Solutions is a quality driven, responsive partner with strong global experience and deep scientific and medical expertise. The Q2 Solutions joint venture was formed by Quintiles and Quest Diagnostics, combining the best of each parent organizations clinical trials laboratory services capabilities.
Perform a wide variety of routine and complex clinical testing procedures to obtain data for use in clinical/anatomic trials research.
· Perform routine and complex analysis of patient specimens according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Evaluate specimen acceptability upon receipt and during the review of analysis results. Evaluate validity of specimen results against the algorithms displayed by the lab computer system. Document all corrective actions taken. Perform secondary review of patient results when required to ensure accuracy of primary result entry.
· Provide oversight and guidance to Medical Laboratory Technicians and/or Assistants.
· Maintain quality control of all laboratory testing to ensure accurate and timely lab reporting.
· Perform pending workload review periodically during the day; find pending assays and resolve outstanding work prior to the completion of testing for the day.
· Assist in the development and writing of new Medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
· Follow safety procedures as per laboratory SOPs.
· Notify appropriate staff of supply shortages.
· Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending in-services and off-site lectures and meetings.
All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted as nonessential (N).
· Good knowledge of Flow Cytometry procedures used in the area of responsibility
· Knowledge of Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) and other regulatory agency standards within area of responsibility
· Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
· Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology used in the area of responsibility
· Basic computer skills
· Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
· Bachelor's degree or educational equivalent in Medical technology and 6 months relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
· Applicable certifications and licenses as required by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies
· Work is performed in a laboratory environment, full manual dexterity and visual acuity required May be exposed to potential physical harm from hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, toxic materials, toxic gases, electrical hazards, dangerous tools and equipment
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Fanatic The Boarders Center Dahab was started as a branch of the famous world network Club Mistral in 1997. In 1998 the Club became the favorite destination of European windsurfers and at this time Said Farouk began his work at the club; one year later his youngest brother Ahmed joined the team. Still the Dahab crew is known under the Dream team name between the guests. Growing with the Club and being the part of the fame Club Mistral, re-branded in 2015 into ION CLUB network, brothers Farouk are now the faces, brain and heart of the new Fanatic the Boarders Center in Dahab.
We look forward to sharing some incredible times with you both on and off the water helping make some wonderful memories of your time here with us in Dahab!


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The Hyundai Sonata returns for 2019 with updated looks and the same comfortable ride as always, thanks in part to the most interior volume in its class. As with every Hyundai, it comes with America's Best Warranty: 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain. Fuel economy varies by trim level but gets as high as 28 city/37 highway (on the Eco trim).
The six trim levels of the 2019 Sonata are the SE, Eco, SEL, Sport+, Limited, and Limited 2.0T+. The Eco is powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine, while the Limited 2.0T+ gets a 2.0-liter turbo engine; the other trims have a conventional 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Standard equipment includes a 7-inch color display for audio and rearview camera, and a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC control (the Eco uses the EcoShift variation of that transmission). The SEL trim adds heated front seats and heated side mirrors, a hands-free "smart" trunk, and push-button start. The Sport+ adds a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and various unique sporty elements (bolstered seats, instrument cluster, rear diffuser, and more). The Limited trims add heated and ventilated leather seats, LED headlights, woodgrain interior trim, dual auto climate control, and dynamic bending headlights.
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The new 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine in the non-Turbo trims makes 147 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 132 lb.-ft of torque. The Turbo Velosters all have a 4-cylinder 1.6-liter turbo GDI engine that makes 201 hp at 6000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque. The sports car-like features of these three trim levels consist of a firmer sport-tuned suspension for enhanced handling on turns, center-mounted dual exhaust, LED headlights and taillights, and alloy pedals (including the dead pedal). The steering wheel is also wrapped in leather. The R-Spec receives upgraded Michelin summer tires, and its cloth interior is upgraded to leather on the two higher Turbo trims. All Veloster trims have a rear diffuser for a sporty look and enhanced aerodynamics.
Safety & Technology
The Sonata once again performed well in crash testing and earned top ratings. On the list of impressive standard features for active safety equipment are a rearview camera and blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert and lane-change assist. Smart cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist come standard on the Limited 2.0T+ and can be added to the SEL, Sport+, and Limited trims. All trims have electronic stability control and traction control systems, plus a complete array of airbags.
The 2019 Sonata is nicely equipped with plenty of features for communication and connectivity. Bluetooth hands-free technology, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, and USB jacks come on all trims; the Sport+ and Limited 2.0T+ come with wireless phone charging, and the 2.0T+ also receives an 8-inch touchscreen navigation system (optional on Limited). On all but the two lowest trims, a three-year subscription to the Blue Link package (Connected Car Service, the Connected Care Package, and the Remote Package) comes standard.
Passenger Comfort & Cargo
Boasting the most interior space in its class, the Hyundai Sonata gives passengers plenty of headroom and legroom for a relaxing ride even with all five seats occupied. Comfort amenities such as leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, and automatic climate control are standard on the highest trims and available on middle trims. The trunk is generously sized, and the cabin has quite a few storage spaces for keeping smaller items.


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As the homeowner it is up to you to make the initial decision about your decks look and feel. Only you know what you know what you want from your deck. It is likely that you want to entertain on it, barbeque on it even have a hot tub.
Make a list of features you want.
•Patio table
•Hot tub
•Planter boxes
Knowing what you plan to put on the deck will help you determine the size of deck you need.
Magazines are also great place to look for ideas. Cut out pictures of railings, decking material, lights or patio seats. Keep all the pictures. Once you have a few variations of the different components you can narrow down your choices.
Books are also a great resource. Books will usually have a series of deck projects that you can follow along. Some are plan books that contain a series of plans. Any generic plan will need to be brought to local codes.
Drive around new subdivisions and see what is being built. If anything, this will give you a bit of an idea on the framing of the deck.
Watch home improvement shows on TV to see what the new trends are. You can also get a list of good websites that can provide information about new products.
The availability of materials will also be a factor in what you use to build your deck. Using materials that are native to your area will be less expensive then if you have to special order materials.
Once you decide on all the features and styles you want to include in your deck you are ready to have a deck plan drawn. Hiring a designer or builder to design your deck is the most common way but is also the most expensive. Finding a set of pre drawn plans will save you some money but you will still need to have the plans updated to meet the local building codes.
A home owner can buy computer programs that will enable them to design their own deck. This can be daunting for those with very little experience but if you work at it you can have something that you can build with.
Building Codes and local by-laws
When building you deck it is important to work with your local building department. In most areas you will need to have your deck plan approved and a building permit issued before you can start construction.
Your local building department will likely look for the following information.
•Overall deck size
•Height off the ground
•Position relative to property lines
•Size and location of framing
•Species of wood being used
•Soil type
•Method of connecting framing
Once your local building department is satisfied your plans meet code and local bylaws. They will then issue you a building permit, likely for a fee.


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Sarvas will miss Colorado's games against FC Dallas and New York Red Bulls. Marshall will be on the sideline Sunday when Seattle hosts rival Portland. New York plays at Chicago on Friday night.
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Words: Dylan Muhlenberg | Photography: Glen Montgomery | Styling: Mandy Nash
Menswear accessories aren't froufrou add-ons that you use to decorate an outfit with; the best are functional and fashionable and should serve at least two purposes, one of which is looking good.
Look at it like this: a backpack is a bag with two straps that allows you to carry heavy loads and distribute weight equally across the shoulders while freeing up your hands. But then you're missing out if you don't use yours as an opportunity to broadcast your brand affiliations, or add a pop of colour to an otherwise simple outfit.
Here's our list of the eight things you need to start paying more attention to right now, from head to toe. Because it's the little things that matter.
There's plenty of choice out there when it comes to headwear, however, even after having decided on, say, a peak cap, there's still so much that comes down to personal preference: plain, team logo or sports brand; flat brim or pre-curved; rigid crown or soft fit; adjustable backing strap or a sweatband inner that stretches. Oh, so you like the adjustable back? Does that mean you want a snapback, a buckle, Velcro...
Stylist tip: Your head sweats so keep a few different caps on rotation, and be sure to toss yours in the wash when it starts to smell funky.
That freebie you got when you joined the gym just isn't going to cut it, pal. The ubiquitous backpack is here to stay and whether you opt for an on-point utility look, premium fabrics in classic styles, some neat colour-blocking, a traditional outdoors look or a drawstring duffel style, as long as your backpack is as considered as the rest of your look, you can do no wrong.
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Hiya everyone! I have more treats to share from The Renaissance Hunt V, a free hunt organized by Historical Hunts. There are a lot of gifts of furniture and decor, but since I mainly stick to clothing and accessories I will be focusing my photos on those but that isn't to say that I don't appreciate all of the prizes. One thing I unpacked last night was a music box that plays a lovely tune from that era, another interesting find was a set of nicely framed portraits of the ladies of Queen Elizabeth I's court with a notecard telling us about their lives. Some stores offer mini hunts so you are finding several prizes at one location, very generous and thorough! Well let's have a look at some Renaissance themed fashion, shall we? :)
If you are feeling regal and love purple as I do, this gown is for you. This is our gift from Suki's Silken Fashion, #045, named Day at the Faire. The design of this is gorgeous, and it includes the mesh dress in several sizes along with the knotted belt which is separate and modifiable for a perfect fit. Also included is the beautiful tiara that I am wearing and hardly wanted to take off!
I feel beautiful in blue, thanks to prize #27 from Rag Dollz. There is quite a lot of flexi, which the slightest movement sets into motion billowing about you. The prize includes a system layer top and leggings with appliers for Omega and Phat Azz, the flexi skirt and sleeves, and the eye-catching necklace I am wearing. I do appreciate a great accessory :)
This prize from AdelleArts is a mixture of mesh and system layers, in beautiful colors. The mesh gown is in standard sizes, and we also receive the ruff, stockings, undershirt, and slippers you see here. On the right I am just wearing the gown without the undershirt and ruff so you can see the difference. Included but not shown is a Tudor female hair in a dark shade that looks like a blunt bob with heavy bangs. All this can be found in prize #043.
Our last glimpse of the night is perhaps the fullest skirt I've ever seen in SL, in such rich colors and a gorgeous pattern. Prize #041 from Sparrow by Design is sure to turn heads, and includes a mesh gown (bodice) and mesh sleeves each in 5 sizes, along with the flexi skirt, system glitch pants, prim sleeve puffs and neck ruffle. I did wonder initially if the dramatic cinched waist was making the skirt appear fuller than it is, but it seems to be both.
Nail note of the night: same as last night, I went with the Nail Me! group gift for September, mainly because of the gorgeous gold colors but there is pink and purple as well. I may have forgotten to mention yesterday that it includes an Omega HUD along with the Slink HUD, so even more of you would benefit from this terrific gift.
I am still running on very little sleep, but I certainly enjoyed my weekend and I really hope all of you did as well :) The best parts of my day were watching wildlife in the backyard, and playing Mario Kart 8, so that's a strange contrast but that's me. Magical magpie hugs to each of you!!
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Being a victim sounds horrible but sometimes I think we fail to recognize that at times it is self-induced.
I can't go to the store because my son might throw a tantrum.
We cannot afford to have a date night because we cannot find a babysitter.
I have no friends.
I am going to wait to start my business because of my husband's work situation.
We cannot go on vacation because my son does not transition well and we cannot afford it.
I have personally said every single one of the above statements and more. At the time they sounded legitimate.
No one really wants to have that screaming child at the store, especially with everyone staring. But what if he didn't have a tantrum? So, what if he does have a tantrum?
Date night is all in the definition. Yes, getting out of the house on occasion I believe is an absolute must but does that mean that date night needs to happen out of the house? What about after bed? What about a nice conversation while the kids are watching a movie?
I have no friends because I never called anyone. I never talked to anyone while I was at church. One day I decided to change that and called up a few women to see if they wanted to go for a walk. It has now turned into a group of five fabulous girlfriends.
Screw it. I am SO starting my business. I figured out how to attend two autism conferences this year as a vendor and turned my front room into a photography studio. It's not perfect but people are amazed at the pictures that I am putting out there.
As for vacation. We will get there. We are learning to take autism in stride. Autism is along for the ride but we try not to let it stop us anymore.
We had big dreams prior to autism and we are big dreamers again. The difference is our values have changed and we are no longer attached to the outcome.
All those times I rode the roller coaster I never realized it was about the ride, not the end. And we are having some fabulous ups and downs.
While I used to get upset over seeing pictures of my friends taking their kids hiking I know what I really want is quality time and that can happen anywhere. I also know that if I really want to go hiking there are safe trails that we can do the same thing.
As mentioned I also used to hold back from a lot of events because I was afraid of what would happen. What I am finding is that my assumed worst-case scenario doesn't happen that often and people really want to do the best they can as well.
Recently, I took my kids to a drop-in art lesson studio. I did call ahead and we worked out that they would schedule us for a private lesson time with no rate change and they would 'pre-draw' my son's art before we arrived so all he had to do was color. We were gentle to introduce the idea to my son when we got there and invited but never expected. In the end he colored at least half of his picture and did not have a tantrum.
In addition to taking autism in stride I have also learned to stop holding myself back because of autism. It is not autism stopping me, it is my perceived reality. Once I set a goal and decided to figure out how to achieve it all kinds of creative options start coming up. I started seeing how much more I do have control over.
I have always wanted a house big enough for a studio. It was not until we started getting creative that we just turned our front room into one. The furniture is a bit mismatched due to the nature of photography but most visitors to our house love the idea and want their pictures done.
These are a bit of my dreams and aspirations and by no means are a final list. This is not about what parents of kids with autism should dream about or accomplish in a day. Heaven knows there are some days I don't go to the store because on that day my sanity takes precedence.
This is about a life with autism, not despite it.
I am quite certain that I dream differently from you. And that's okay. Like you I also have rough days. Ones where we don't go to the store because sometimes sanity takes precedence. That too, is okay. I have discovered greater value to myself and family. Greater highs on the roller coaster of life when I remember that I am in the driver seat of my life.
Look out world. Here I come. And I am dreaming big.
Written by, Gina Baker
Gina Baker is a mother of a child with autism and together they are trail blazing autism at spectrumlane.com. She is also a Life Coach and play therapist whose goal is to help parents of kids with autism 'feel better'.
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