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Experienced Divorce Lawyers in Maryland
Couples consult with a divorce lawyer for many reasons. Over time, spouses can drift apart. Others fear for their safety because of domestic violence and abuse. Or, you might be unable to forgive your spouse's misconduct or infidelity. Regardless of your motivation, divorce is a difficult process. Before you file, you should learn about Maryland's divorce laws and procedures.
The Way it Works
The separation, divorce, and the entire process can take anywhere from a few months to several years. It certainly depends on your specific situation. We always encourage litigants to try and resolve the situation without protracted involvement with the courts. Of course, there are situations where this cannot be avoided. Depending upon whether or not the situation is uncontested or contested, your scenario can change dramatically. Many times individuals go into a separation looking forward to divorce thinking that it is undoubtedly a contested scenario. Many times, with the experience of our lawyers we can find a way to cut off months of litigation, time, and expense to fix a situation quickly.
When someone comes into my office and discusses their situation, I prefer to take the "umbrella" approach. Many times, people see things in a certain light and they miss certain aspects that may assist them. Our job is to look at your situation from a global perspective and take the approach that best suit you and others involved. Many people have thanked us for taking this approach because of the heartache, energy, and time saved.
Let us handle your situation & take the burden off you
An Aggressive Approach
On the other hand, there is certainly a time and place for proceeding in an aggressive matter. We protect our clients to the utmost of our ability by applying every step of the judicial process necessary. The lawyers you choose to help you for your divorce process make a huge difference in your quality of life as well as others. We are here to minimize and reduce distress as well as difficulty. As an established law firm, we have been representing people in Baltimore, Annapolis, Bel Air and throughout the entire State of Maryland since 1993. You should call us at 443-709-9999 for a free consultation to see where you stand. You will be happy you did.
Our attorneys at James E. Crawford Law and Associates represent clients in all types of divorce cases in Maryland, including:
- Appeals
- Children and Divorce
- Divorce and Bankruptcy
- Divorce Costs
- Divorce Mediation
- Divorce Separation Agreements
- Domestic Partnerships
- High-asset Divorce
- Legal Separation
- Maryland Divorce Laws
- Men and Divorce
- Military Divorce
- Post-Judgment Modifications
- Pre-Court Settlement
- Preparing for Divorce
- Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce
- The Divorce Process
- Uncontested Divorce
- Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce
- Women and Divorce
Understanding Maryland's Divorce Laws
If you or your family are involved in an out-of-state or in-state family law issue, do not assume that the same rules apply in Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air or anywhere else. Every state & jurisdiction may have its own divorce laws and procedures. If you do not follow Maryland's rules, your divorce might be denied or delayed. And, you might lose valuable property and custody rights.
Unlike some states, Maryland couples cannot "file" for "legal separation" in a court of law. You can certainly "enter into" a legal separation agreement and "sign" an agreement, but the Court does not "litigate" a separation agreement. Instead, if there is no agreement, the parties must proceed with a divorce in court. There are two types of divorce in Maryland: absolute and limited.
- Absolute Divorce: An absolute divorce is a full and final ending to your marital bonds. When granting an Absolute Divorce, a Judge then has the ability to be able to make rulings regarding marital property (which includes your home, pension, any asset acquired during the marriage), custody, child support, visitation, and alimony (when appropriate). Moreover, a spouse who is awarded an Absolute Divorce is able to remarry
- Limited Divorce: A limited divorce which is often referred to as a "mensa divorce" is nothing more than a judicial recognition of separation without the parties being fully dissolved from their marriage. A limited divorce grants a Judge limited powers to issue decrees generally surrounding the issues of alimony, custody, visitation, child support, and use and possession. For practical purposes, a Limited Divorce is very helpful in the event that a divorcing spouse needs immediate relief regarding the topics of alimony, custody, visitation, and/or child support and cannot wait for an absolute divorce. A limited divorce does not terminate the marital relationship and neither spouse can remarry.
In the State of Maryland, you must meet a ground for divorce in order to be awarded either an absolute or limited divorce. The Maryland Legislature has clearly defined the grounds for divorce for every individual seeking a divorce in the State of Maryland.
The grounds for an absolute divorce are as follows:
(a) The court may decree an absolute divorce on the following grounds:
(1) adultery;
(2) desertion, if:
(i) the desertion has continued for 12 months without interruption before the filing of the application for divorce;
(ii) the desertion is deliberate and final; and
(iii) there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation;
(3) conviction of a felony or misdemeanor in any state or in any court of the United States if before the filing of the application for divorce the defendant has:
(i) been sentenced to serve at least 3 years or an indeterminate sentence in a penal institution; and
(ii) served 12 months of the sentence;
(4) 12–month separation, when the parties have lived separate and apart without cohabitation for 12 months without interruption before the filing of the application for divorce;
(5) insanity if:
(i) the insane spouse has been confined in a mental institution, hospital, or other similar institution for at least 3 years before the filing of the application for divorce;
(ii) the court determines from the testimony of at least 2 physicians who are competent in psychiatry that the insanity is incurable and there is no hope of recovery; and
(iii) 1 of the parties has been a resident of this State for at least 2 years before the filing of the application for divorce;
(6) cruelty of treatment toward the complaining party or a minor child of the complaining party, if there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation;
(7) excessively vicious conduct toward the complaining party or a minor child of the complaining party, if there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation; or
(8) mutual consent, if:
(i) the parties do not have any minor children in common;
(ii) the parties execute and submit to the court a written settlement agreement signed by both parties that resolves all issues relating to:
1. alimony; and
2. the distribution of property, including the relief provided in §§ 8–205 and 8–208 of this article;
(iii) neither party files a pleading to set aside the settlement agreement prior to the divorce hearing required under the Maryland Rules; and
(iv) both parties appear before the court at the absolute divorce hearing.
(b) Recrimination is not a bar to either party obtaining an absolute divorce on the grounds set forth in subsection (a)(1) through (7) of this section, but is a factor to be considered by the court in a case involving the ground of adultery.
(c) Res judicata with respect to another ground under this section is not a bar to either party obtaining an absolute divorce on the ground of 12–month separation.
(d) Condonation is not an absolute bar to a decree of an absolute divorce on the ground of adultery, but is a factor to be considered by the court in determining whether the divorce should be decreed.
(e) (1) A court may decree an absolute divorce even if a party has obtained a limited divorce.
(2) If a party obtained a limited divorce on the ground of desertion that at the time of the decree did not meet the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section, the party may obtain an absolute divorce on the ground of desertion when the desertion meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section.
(f) If a court decrees an absolute divorce on the grounds of mutual consent under subsection (a)(8) of this section, the court may:
(1) merge or incorporate the settlement agreement into the divorce decree; and
(2) modify or enforce the settlement agreement consistent with Title 8, Subtitle 1 of this article.
The grounds for a limited divorce are;
(a) The court may decree a limited divorce on the following grounds:
(1) cruelty of treatment of the complaining party or of a minor child of the complaining party;
(2) excessively vicious conduct to the complaining party or to a minor child of the complaining party;
(3) desertion; or
(4) separation, if the parties are living separate and apart without cohabitation.
(b) The court may decree a divorce under this section for a limited time or for an indefinite time.
(c) The court that granted a decree of limited divorce may revoke the decree at any time on the joint application of the parties.
(d) If an absolute divorce is prayed and the evidence is sufficient to entitle the parties to a limited divorce, but not to an absolute divorce, the court may decree a limited divorce.
Depending on your circumstances, you might qualify for either an absolute or limited divorce, but it requires experienced attorneys to properly analyze your circumstances to best advise you on the grounds that you need to proceed on.
It must be remembered that during a divorce, you and your spouse must address a series of legal issues. For most couples, child custody, support payments, and property distribution are their biggest concerns. Importantly, Maryland is not a "community property" state. During a divorce, the court must distribute your property equitably (rather than simply dividing it 50/50). The court will consider a series of factors, including, but not limited to, the length of your marriage, your economic circumstances, and any misconduct when dividing marital property.
The Divorce Process
Before you file for divorce, you should take some time to think about your priorities and organize your evidence. During this time, consider:
- Your financial welfare: Can you cover your living expenses without support from your spouse? Do you need additional training or education before re-entering the workforce?
- Your parenting goals: How will you co-parent with your spouse after the divorce? How will you share custody and child-related expenses?
- Your personal safety: If you fear domestic violence, do you have a safety plan in place? Do you need a protective order?
- Your property: How should you and your spouse divide your marital property? Are there assets that you want or need after the divorce (such as the family home)? Do you have a valid nuptial agreement in place?
You should also compile documents addressing your finances, past domestic violence, and other issues. These documents will help your divorce lawyer understand the main issues and identify possible problems in your claim.
Once you have clearly stated objectives and well-organized documents, you should contact an experienced divorce lawyer. Your lawyer will help you fine-tune your goals, craft a legal strategy that protects your interests, and file a Complaint for Divorce. Once your spouse responds to your complaint, you will begin the difficult process of wrapping up your marriage. This typically involves extensive negotiations and mediation (when a neutral third party helps you negotiate a divorce settlement).
If you cannot agree on the terms of your divorce, the court will schedule your case for trial. After both sides present their evidence and legal arguments, a circuit court judge will either approve or deny your divorce and make decisions about your property, time with your children, and need for spousal or child support. If you disagree with the judge's decision, you have the right to appeal.
Do I Really Need a Divorce Lawyer?
Most people cannot properly handle a divorce without the guidance of an experienced Maryland divorce lawyer. Divorces can quickly become emotionally charged and contentious — especially if the case involves children and significant assets (or debts). Without a lawyer, you might agree to an unfair divorce settlement or lose valuable time with your children. However, a lawyer can help you avoid a trial by negotiating a fair divorce settlement. And, if a trial is needed, a divorce lawyer will craft defenses to your spouse's claims.
Consult with a Maryland Divorce Lawyer
If you are considering a divorce, it's in your best interest to consult with a Maryland divorce lawyer. At James E. Crawford & Associates, we have guided our clients through divorces and legal separations since 1992. We provide compassionate advice and aggressive legal representation, ensuring that our clients receive their fair share of child custody and marital property. Contact us for a free and confidential evaluation today.


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Fans who enjoy the exchanging of fisticuffs were treated to some old-timey hockey in Boston on Tuesday night.
Making his NHL debut, Bruins forward Trent Frederic dropped the mitts and squared up with the Winnipeg Jets' Brandon Tanev in a spirited tilt. Big bombs were thrown. I mean, big. This was a throwback fight in a league that rarely witnesses them anymore.
In addition to immediately earning the respect of all his teammates, the 20-year-old Frederic fired up his parents who watched the young pup deliver some serious blows to the elder Tanev. That's one way to make mom and dad proud. And to make them look silly—just check out their swing-and-a-miss celebration.
Debuts are fun, and even cooler when you get to bring the home crowd to their feet and play on the same team as your childhood idol.
Trent Frederic earned some new fans Tuesday night.
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On the evening of November 2, 2016 local time, Premier Li Keqiang met at the Presidential Office in Bishkek with President Almazbek Atambayev of Kyrgyzstan.
Li Keqiang first conveyed President Xi Jinping's sincere greetings to President Almazbek Atambayev, and expressed that China and Kyrgyzstan are friendly neighbors linked by mountains and rivers. The two heads of state have reached several important consensus during their successful meeting on the sidelines of the Tashkent Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held in June. Upholding the principle of mutual respect, equal treatment, mutual benefit and win-win results, the Chinese side is always willing to, together with the Kyrgyz side, deepen political mutual trust, intensify practical cooperation, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges and reinforce coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs, so as to push forward the continuous development of bilateral relations and cooperation as well as better benefit the two peoples.
Li Keqiang pointed out that at present, the world economy undergoes slack recovery and the regional situation is complicated and severe. China and Kyrgyzstan should tap potentials, be innovative, strengthen cooperation in production capacity and major infrastructure projects, expand cooperation in security and law enforcement, promote the growth of two-way trade and investment and boost regional connectivity, security and stability, so as to forge a favorable environment for the realization of common development.
Almazbek Atambayev said that China shows sincerity and friendliness to Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz side is grateful for China's assistance, which has never had any political strings attached, to the stability and development of Kyrgyzstan. Both countries harbor strong desire in expanding practical cooperation. Kyrgyzstan is willing to make joint efforts with China to implement bilateral cooperation consensus, vigorously strengthen cooperation in such fields as transportation, telecommunication and finance and unswervingly push forward the in-depth development of Kyrgyzstan-China friendly cooperation


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By Don'a Smith
Staff Writer
It's the beginning of the semester and you're supposed to graduate this spring, you have plenty of time to apply to graduate, right? WRONG.
You probably had no idea that this is something that needs to be done now, A. S. A. P. Applying to graduate is a process that takes months to complete considering the amount of students and degrees that have to be processed for the entire school. Don't freak out!
Applying to graduate is as simple as filling out a form and delivering it to the Bursar's office. So, let's break this down into steps.
First, go to the school's website which is www.cccnj.edu. Once you are on the school's website, click on the Portal link which is located on the right hand side of the page. This link will take you to the login page of the website.
Next, click the link that says, "click to login" at the bottom of the page. Since you are a student, where it says "name" you will type in ccc\your first initial and your last name with no spaces. For example, ccc\bsmith. The password will be your 8-digit birthday which should look like mmddyyyy for example, 02061992.
Once you are logged into portal you will see links at the top of the page such as "home", "academics", "campus services", "student services", etc. For the graduation application, you will need to hover your cursor over student services and the first choice under that will be graduation application. Click on graduation application and the application should appear on your screen.
The next step should be to print this page out. Once you fill out your personal information on this form, deliver it to the Bursar's office with a $25 (non-refundable) payment located in the Student Life Center on campus.
The deadline to apply for students anticipating graduating in the Spring of 2014 is February 18, 2014. Late applications received after 2/18/14 will incur a $25 late fee in addition to the original $25 application fee.


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Exciting new events, restaurants, Eastside date night ideas, and more! Married? Single? Bored? There's something for everyone!
Well, sure, I know, I know, come on, it's "Juneuary" (as in…January in June), Hey, we here in the Pacific Northwest are the best at making the best out of our beautiful area, whether it's raining, overcast, gray, blue skies, etc., there are some "bling" events coming up, and I'm busting at the seems to let you know! Look, it's not all about the weather, it's not all about how rough it's been lately for a lot of us…It's about getting out there and making the best of it even if it's a damn gloomy world out there!….Well, even if I'm a consummate optimist…Here are some ideas, new in our great city whether it be in Seattle or on the Eastside:
First off… You have to feel and look great for that night out! My new discovery for hair & accessories is a couple of incredibly sexy new designers right out of our own Bellevue, Washington! These gals are SAVVY and their products are HAUTE CITY HOT HOT!!!
It just so happened that I was sitting at the piano bar at Daniel's Broiler restaurant waiting for my friends Steph & Misha to arrive, enjoying the beautiful sunset sipping on a nice cold glass of Chardonnay, when a gorgeous blond gal asked if she could sit next to me (her name just happened to be Jaclyn Schwartz). She told me that she and her relatives were going to host a fashion show with an incredible line of accessories! These two new hair accessories lines came together for an evening of fashion, drinks, celebration and couture hair pieces. Using chains, lace, spikes and more, these two lines were able to capture a trendy, yet wearable look for all ages.In an elegant and intimate setting, Pat Monahan lead singer of the band, Train and Josh Harris, star of Deadliest Catch were among the elite guests too – WOW!.
The looks included Bohemian, Rocker, Elegant, Street Chic, Runway and a vintage 1920's look. Bel Fiore and Lela incorporated wearable, yet high fashion clothing from local boutiques, Mercer, Bliss and Dream while highlighting their hair accessories. Bel Fiore and Lela's exclusive fashion show and launch party was sponsored by Obadiah Salon, Oasis Salon and Spa, Noir Eye Lash Bar of Bellevue, Bliss Boutique, Dream Boutique, Mercer, Seattle Thunderbirds, Druids Glen Golf Course, Beauty Box, Tech Tether by Mary Medina, City Flowers, Spot-On Print, Schwartz Brothers Restaurants and Daniels Broiler. About these Companies: Lela: Lela was founded by Seattle based hairstylists, Samantha Lawrence and Amber Elle Levine.Lela is daringly chic hair jewelry that provides a unique touch to all genres. Each piece is handcrafted and uniquely made. Bel Fiore was founded in Bellevue, Washington by Jaclyn Schwartz, Bel Fiore was created to maintain a simple, yet practical way to accessorize. Bel Fiore hair ties and headbands are made for comfort and versatile style. The hair accessories are made from a super-soft and stretchy material that is easy to wear. Your hair will stay healthy and beautiful while you are able to maintain a fashionable and trendy look. Bel Fiore makes it possible for you to wear a chic, fun and easy bracelet that doubles as a hair tie. Be unique, be beautiful and let Bel Fiore compliment your fashion evening or special event! You are going to look STUNNING! For more information on these incredibly beautiful accessories, please visit: www.shopbelfiore.com/ www.lavaliere.net So off you go, all coiffed and gorgeous for that special man or women! You will have to go to one of these incredible shows, restaurants, etc.! Like Billy Crystal said, "It's not how you feel, it's how you look, and YOU look Maaaaahhhhvvelous"!!! LOL!
Off you go then….The Producers! Glitz! Glamour! Guffaws! GO to see "The Producers" NOW!!! It's a MUST SEE! Now playing in Issaquah at the quaint Village Theatre!
The Mel Brooks movie is one of my friend Randy's favorites, and since he is new to our State and area, he wanted to check out some entertainment (and also go to his new favorite restaurants in Issaquah, "Jak's Grill"….He had heard about Village Theatre (basically across the street from the Jak's, well walking distance anyway…), from a couple of co-workers, and as I've been helpful in letting him know about some fun and cool places, he took me to go see "The Producers". We were both absolutely amazed at this EXCELLENT production!! It was so much fun! The actors, sets, music, singing (a beautiful blond and shapely actress too!)
Village Theatre says: "Mel Brooks' record-breaking, 12-time Tony Award-winner, The Producers is a hysterically outrageous hit! When an out-of-luck Broadway producer and his nervous accountant hatch a plan to mount a guaranteed Broadway flop in order to turn some quick cash, their wrongful scheming goes wildly awry.With swingin' tunes and a vaudeville feel, this show is loaded with laughs and dazzling choreography that is sure to leave stars in your eyes" ….. I'll second that!!
The Producers runs until Sunday July 15 2012 in Issaquah, Washington at the Francis J. Gaudette "Village Theatre" on
303 Front Street North.
For more information, please visit: Village Theatre
Then off to Seattle for Wine Rocks which is set to Rock Seattle's Elliott Hall at Pier 66 – Taste the wine, hear the music and help the cause at the 5th annual Wine Rocks on July 11th, 2012.This year's Wine Rocks event benefits "The Giving Grapes Foundation", a 501c3 organization that assists local charities who provide financial assistance to service industry professionals who have to take time off work due to injury or illness.
Wine Rocks is an annual event that goes beyond the traditional wine tasting, and is back for a fifth year! It's bigger than ever. There will be more than 40 Washington wineries, breweries and distilleries. Pair your wine with a handful of local food trucks, including Marination Mobile, Sweet Wheels and Tokyo Dog, will be serving guests right on the pier.
Wine Rocks event Founder Jen Doak says, "I created Wine Rocks in 2008 as an open house event for Gibson Guitars to bring publicity to their showroom, and suggested that they bring in a few local winery owners who also love strumming their guitars. The concept was a huge hit and Wine Rocks has grown every year since."
Throughout the evening select Washington winemakers and friends will take the stage to share their passion for music. This year's featured bands include:
* The Wicker Rhinos – Paul Gregutt (wine writer) and Larry Davidson (Sommelier)
* The Raven & The Fox – Chip McLaughlin (Vinyl Wines) and Mari Gisele
* Turbo Grape Mashers – Gordy Rawson (Chatter Creek Cellars)
* Shelly & the Curves
* Soul Jelly
"As the wine industry continues to flourish, Wine Rocks provides wineries a relaxed, fun and non-traditional opportunity at connecting with their consumers and creating new relationships," said Doak.
Participating wineries: Animale Winery, Baer Winery, Barons V, Barrage Cellars, Celaeno Winery, Chatter Creek Winery, Corvus Cellars, DiStefano Winery, Dusted Valley Vintners, Eye of the Needle, Fidelitas Wines, Fjellene Cellars & Vineyard, Gifford Hirlinger, Glencorrie Winery, Gorman Winery, Guardian Cellars, Hightower Cellars, Jones of Washington, Kiona Vineyard & Winery, Long Shadows, Magnificant Wine Co., Mark Ryan Winery, Michael Florentino Cellars, Pontin del Roza Winery, Purple Star, Renegade Wine Co., Robert Ramsay Cellars, Smasne Cellars, Terra Blanca, Treveri Cellars, Walter Dacon Wines and Waters Winery.
Participating Breweries: Pike Brewing Company and Pyramid Breweries
Participating Distilleries: BroVo Spirits and Project V Distillery and Sausage Company
Also Featured: Sartori Cheese, Smitten: Artisan Truffles, Talking Rain, Kind Snacks
About Wine Rocks Seattle: Wine Rocks Seattle is collaboration between Jen Doak of The Bevy Project and Jamie Peha of Peha Promotions. The event is sponsored by Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle magazine, Sartori Cheese, Google Places/Zagat, TableTalk Radio, Seattle Weekly, SIP Northwest and Washington Tasting Room magazine.
For more information, please visit: Wine Rocks Seattle 2012
When the sun is out in the Northwest, outside patios are the place to be! Carillon Point and The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland is located on beautiful Lake Washington with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and the lake, and you have two great choices of getting those views at both the Beach Café and bin on the lake! They both offer Seattle's best patio dining! The Beach Café dishes up fresh, familiar favorites, and bin on the lake features Chef Dylan Giordan's seasonal delicacies and over 80 wines by the glass. The sunsets can be spectacular!
The Beach Cafe also has a lovely backyard, and you and your pet are welcome for, "Yappier Hour"! Join Woody (the Woodmark Hotels cool house dog), and his four-legged friends for a weekly dog-friendly happy hour outside the Beach Café. Every Wednesday from 5-7PM. I've been to this and it is a great event for you and your dog! They also have great Margaritas and appetizer's!
Another event is on July 8th 2012 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM called,"Rosés & Rhinos"! Join renowned wine writer Paul Gregutt and his band the "Wicker Chair Rhinos" for an evening of spectacular wines, expert information and great music. Enjoy appetizers and tastes from local Woodinville wineries, and learn a bit more about Rosés. Paul's book Washington Wines and Wineries, The Essential Guide will also be available for sale from our friends at University Book Store.
The Woodmark Clambake on the Lake is on July 13th, 2012 – 5:30 PM -10:00 PM – The Woodmark will be serving up "clams and hams" at the second annual Woodmark Clambake on the Lake! Savor traditional clam bake fare, along with Seafood stews, Mac and Jack battered Halibut, and "La Cajachina" (a whole roasted pig). Enjoy live music, scrumptious seafood, local beer and wine, and good company. $39 per person.
The magnificent "Tall Ships" will be at Carillon Point on August 27th-September 3rd, 2012! It's official! The "Tall Ships" will be arriving at Carillon Point on Monday, August 27th! Stay tuned for more details on the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain and their visit to the Kirkland area.
For more information on the events at The Woodmark Hotel & Restaurants, please visit: The Woodmark Hotel Events
If you're in Bellevue and are looking for a patio, try the new one at one of my favorite restaurants, JOEY Bellevue! The menu features a global variety of choices with bold, addictive flavors. The fresh seasonal produce program sources vegetables and fruit from local farms, much of it organically grown. Blue Cheese Fries, an addictive JOEY signature starter, feature crispy spuds accompanied by a duo of blue cheese adornments – both crumbled and sauced.A cooling Sashimi Tuna Salad is a mélange of seared rare ahi, mixed greens, mango, avocado and cilantro mint lime dressing. Guests can savor the Panang Prawn Curry Bowl of stir fried veggies, red coconut curry, Thai basil and peanuts with an option of organic brown rice or transport themselves down south on a culinary tour with Baja Fish Tacos made up of fish, shrimp, white corn tortillas and Mexican hot sauce.
Also totally addictive, according to JOEY Managing Partner Layne Krienke, are the Italian donuts. "When the donuts were first introduced, I kept telling myself I would try just one. The next thing I knew, the plate would be totally bare! Our guests seem to have the same reaction. The donuts dipped in lemon curd and vanilla mascarpone cream are just these fresh mouthfuls of bright flavor".
Summer in the city wouldn't be complete without bright seasonal libations like JOEY's Blueberry Mojito or St. Germain Spritz, both made using fresh fruit. JOEY's liquid kitchen offers an abundance of handcrafted cocktails, a selection of beer on tap or by the bottle, and a diverse wine list.
JOEY Bellevue
800 Bellevue Way Northeast
(425) 637-1177
In Seattle and you want to get out of the sun (when we have it) – I HIGHLY recommend going to Teatro Zinzanni!! Teatro Zinzanni is the best dinner theatre in Seattle!! It's Zannalicious!! You will have a 5-course dinner with your choice of meat or a vegetarian option, and it's delicious while you watch singing, dancing, outrageous humor, juggling, and some of the most extraordinary aerial acts in town!!! I love going to Teatro for special occasions especially, and/or just going to see the next great show/production! The actors are seasoned professional actors from Cirque du Soleil, have received Bronze medals in the Olympics like funny girl Andrea Conway Doba! And you have to witness the amazing aerlist Dreya Weber who will cast a spell on you with her absolutely mesmerizing and delicious aerial act – she is beautiful and gliding like an angel in mid-air! It's an experience you have to see for your self!!This classy, exciting, and delicious and every way dinner theatre will excite you from the VERY beginning! Show's change often, so it's fun to go many times a year! Right now enjoy the fabulous "Gangster's of Love"!
For more information, please visit Teatro Zinzanni
Summer is right on the corner! Enjoy!


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Psion 7
Bend reality lets you create nearly any type of effect.
For example, bend reality can do any of the following:
Duplicate any Psion/Wilder power of 6th level or lower, provided the power is on the Psion/Wilder power list or your discipline power list (if any).
Duplicate any other power (but not a spell) of 5th level or lower, provided the power is not of a discipline prohibited to you.
Duplicate any Psion/Wilder power of 5th on a discipline power list.
Duplicate any other power (but not a spell) of 4th level or lower, even if it's of a prohibited discipline.
Undo the harmful effects of many powers, such as mind control, geas/quest, or insanity.
Produce any other effect whose power level is in line with the above effects, such as a single creature automatically hitting on its next attack or taking a –8 penalty on its next saving throw.
A duplicated power allows saving throws and power resistance as normal (but the save DC is for a 7th-level power).
Manifesting bend reality requires channeling psionic power through specially-treated crystals similar to cognizance crystals that cost 1,500 gp. The psionic energy in the crystal is consumed in the manifestation and the crystal becomes inert and has no value.


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Insert Credit endeavors to suss out where you should be allotting your video game allowance, sifting out a single title from many and crowning it as The One Game You Need to Get This Week. Don't consider these reviews, gentle reader. Rather, think of Insert Credit as a mix of hands-on time, informed opinion and intuition.
For the week of August 30, 2010, you should insert credit into: "Metroid: Other M"
Nostalgia's a double-edged sword in all long-running entertainment franchises. On one hand, creators of new James Bond, "Star Trek" or Lara Croft fiction can throw in all sorts of winks and nods at the high points that have come before. But, on the other hand, those high points cast a long shadow over whatever follows them. Nintendo's "Metroid" games often face the same problem. The first game won over fans with a recursive, labyrinthine gameworld and the last-second revelation that Samus Aran–the armor-wearing bounty hunter character they were controlling–was, in fact, a woman.
The "Metroid" games have been a shining example of how to balance new plots, new gameplay ideas and the right measurements of fan service into a just-right recipe time and again. The games in the series have referred back to each other since practically the first sequel but Metroid games have also been able to change presentation format. The "Metroid Prime" series on GameCube shifted the perspective to first-person while keeping other series hallmarks like having to collect your weapons as you play and backtracking over previously played levels.
Now, in the first new "Metroid" game in more than five years, even more backwards-looking forward movement abounds. One of the series' best-regarded stewards-Yoshio Sakamoto, the director of the first Metroid-returns and is working in partnership with Team Ninja, a non-Nintendo developer. Team Ninja's known for the bloody, hyper-violent "Ninja Gaiden" action series but they've toned town the gore for the partnership with Nintendo. The result of the fusion is an action-platformer hybrid that approximates the 2D controls and feel of earlier games with stylized fast-paced action that's instantly recognizable as the work of Team Ninja. Certain sections of the game have you switching into a first-person view, too, for precision targeting and exploration.
As far as the story, you can see the imprint of Sakamoto-san's history with the character. The plot references events from "Metroid" and "Super Metroid," specifically the quasi-maternal bond Samus had with a baby extraterrestrial. The story weaves in events from Samus' formative military years, too. The biggest change of all is in giving Samus spoken dialogue, a drastic turnaround from Nintendo's typically mute franchise characters.
To be honest, the reaches at emotional depth sometimes stumble but "Other M" tells its audience more about Samus as a person than ever before revealed, while simultaneously making them feel connected to almost every game in the series. That's no mean feat.
"Metroid: Other M" ($49.99) comes out this week for the Nintendo Wii.


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Despite the unflagging popularity of comedies, Bollywood has produced woefully few comediennes, writes Vikramdeep Johal
THE female of the species is deadlier than the male, Rudyard Kipling wisely said. But is she also funnier? Bollywood doesnt think so at all, going by the never-ending paucity of comediennes in Hindi cinema.
Comedy has virtually become a male preserve these days, with Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Shakti Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav strutting their stuff in one film after another. On top of that, almost every hero is jumping on the fun bandwagon.
On the distaff side, Bindu and Archana Puran Singh have done some comic roles, but these have been just cameos. Bindu was delightful as Mrs Kakkar, the Hindi teacher who pronounces English words with a Punjabi accent in Main Hoon Na (2004), while Archana was the maddening mother-in-law in Masti (2004). Interestingly, both actresses were famous vamps during their younger days (just as Shakti Kapoor and Kadar Khan were established villains before they turned to comedy). Sometimes cast as a love-starved spinster, they have gleefully parodied their "seductress act" take Bindu in Aankhen (1993) and Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) or Archana as Ms Briganza in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). Upasana Singh, too, has played the comical vamp at times, notably in Hungama (2003).
"Most actresses are reluctant to become a figure of fun," says renowned comedian Jaspal Bhatti. "They would rather look glamorous than ridiculous."
There has been only one comedienne in Bollywood history who has given her male counterparts a run for their funny money the inimitable Tun Tun. She started off as a singer but soon switched over to comedy. In her debut film Babul (1950), she had the privilege of working with Dilip Kumar (he was the one who changed her name from Uma Devi to Tun Tun). Using her rotund figure to great effect, she tickled many a funny bone with her performances in umpteen films, notably Guru Dutts classics like Mr & Mrs 55 (1955) and Pyaasa (1957). She acted with top comedians like Johnny Walker, Dhumal and Bhagwan, but never let them steal a scene. Tun Tuns contemporaries Lalita Pawar and Shashikala occasionally excelled in comic roles, but they never threatened to dethrone the comedy queen.
Ashok Kumars daughter Preeti Ganguly followed in Tun Tuns footsteps as "the funny fat female". She was very good as Freni, the die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan, in Khatta Meetha (a remake of the Lucille Ball comedy Yours, Mine and Ours). On the whole, Preeti failed to establish herself as a big-time comic actress. Last year, she made a surprise appearance in Aashiq Banaya Aapne. Her replacement of sorts, Guddi Maruti, has never done anything better than playing the heroines roly-poly friend in films like Shola Aur Shabnam.
Even top heroines rarely get meaty roles in comedies. Quite often, they have played second fiddle to heroes like Govinda, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee have a flair for comedy, but they have never got a plum part like the one Rekha played with aplomb in Khubsoorat (1980).
On the small screen, women contestants are conspicuous by their absence in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, which indicates that budding actresses are not keen to specialise in comedy. Among the veterans, Ratna Pathak Shah is a joy to watch in the entertaining sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (she was also superb in Filmi Chakkar). However, her comic talent hasnt been tapped by Hindi film-makers.
Bhatti thinks that male performers are better suited for the kind of loud and crude humour in vogue today. His wife Savita, who has done comedy in TV serials as well as films, says that actresses like her usually get stereotyped movie roles in which there is little scope for showing ones histrionic prowess.
With Bollywood loath to create a conducive environment for comediennes, their scarcity will inevitably go from bad to worse. That wont be a funny development, to say the least.


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