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A follow up yesterday from the AP. Helper 'A Hero' in NYC Subway Attack NEW YORK (AP) — A suspected bias attack on four Jewish subway riders has resulted in a friendship between the Jewish victims and the Muslim college student who came to their aid. Walter Adler is calling Hassan Askari a hero for intervening when Adler and three friends were assaulted on a subway train in lower Manhattan on Friday night. The altercation erupted when Adler and his friends said "Happy Chanukah" to a group yelling "Merry Christmas" on the Brooklyn-bound train. The 20-year-old Askari said he tried to fight off the 10 attackers, giving Adler a chance to summon police by pulling an emergency brake. "I did what I thought was right," said Askari, a student at Berkeley College in Manhattan, who was allegedly punched and beaten. "I did the best that I could to help." Eight men and two women have pleaded not guilty to assault, menacing and other charges in the case. Prosecutors have said the charges could be upgraded to hate crimes. "That a random Muslim kid helped some Jewish kids, that's what's positive about New York," said Adler, 23, who suffered a broken nose and a lip wound.

"Oh dear, we’re doomed . . . doomed!"

I can hear it now... "It's a little known fact that that I am, DYN-O-MITE!!"

Judging my the avatar, I'd say it looks like he/she is eating the right way to be on this board.

Quiet Riot was fun to listen to back in the day. R.I.P., Kevin.

Salute!

Steve Raichlen is a grill god. That recipe looks great. It is. You can adjust the heat by toning down the tobasco on the mop sauce if you don't like them real hot, but I go full on. I've used several of his recipes (beer can chicken, ribs, etc.) and have never been disappointed. Tonight is some baked ravioli served with a side of cannellini beans with herbs and prosciutto.

Drinking a nice cold Duvel and grilling some Buffa-Que chicken wings Steven Raichlen

What you willing to pay? I can be convinced if the number is "right". You should know, RDK is a government agent who could arrange to have your medical problems diagnosed by satellite imaging.

Careful not to spill on your just-ironed shirt. hehe Just as I was about to type I am not offended in the slightest by FFA's comment about my ironed shirt, I read down that vibes ordered a pizza from Papa John's. Now, THAT offends me!

Fusilli with pesto alla genovese. I'm da cook 'round here.

The suckers, er...., I mean victims were not total strangers but friends and family. What a bunch of maroons.

Sorry, no connections with any of the festivals. April is way too early, but this one is a lot of fun. Lago Como

Yeah, maybe I'll get all shit faced tonight. I have Christmas lights still to hang outside and nothing mixes better with ladders, and a fear of heights than booze does.

Just as long as you don't take this to the extreme, we've got no problems.

I say Jim should still make Brownie a Moderator. It makes total sense, especially if Brownie won't be around much.

Obviously I was only joking around. There seemed to be no better time and opening for a BS line like that so I went with it. Tom Storer I know what you're saying, but I was just kind of testing the waters. Under different circumstances I would probably have used this smilie. Rachel recognized the funny and responded accordingly. No doubt she has been paying attention to the "what's for dinner" thread and knows I'm doing most if not all of the cooking at my place. As a trade off though, my lady does indeed iron my shirts. Fair is fair.

Did you have to tip the robot?

They better be thinking about ironing my shirts and putting some grub on the table.

Could not agree more about the Whitney, what a beauty.

Somebody should have been on the horn selling ad space. "Hello..., hardhats.com, your ad on organissimo just tripled in cost..., you what?, sorry that is the going rate these days...., hold on I've got Frito Lay on the other line!."