http://www.barsmart.com/newsfeed Pittsburgh bars, nightlife news and events! Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:21:50 EST en-us http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5195B4E1-EFEF-FF3D-D5F59596F97C1310 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5195B4E1-EFEF-FF3D-D5F59596F97C1310 <p>Congratulations to Earnest Hemmingway lookalike Tom Gizzard who beat out 141 other potential Papa's for the title. Tom Gizzard has, in the past, also won a Kenny Rogers lookalike contest! A big congrats to Tom and everyone who showed up a Sloppy Joe's!http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/news/leesburg/orl-lhemingway2308jul23,0,6617198.story<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5195B4E1-EFEF-FF3D-D5F59596F97C1310">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=51824F4D-B658-800B-5D9F7A32DA334302 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=51824F4D-B658-800B-5D9F7A32DA334302 <p>August 9th, Registration @ 5pm, Starting at Neid's Hotel/ Bar, 5438 Butler Street in Lawrenceville. $15/ person includes a t-shirt and many specials at participating local bars. All proceeds will help buy local 3rd graders dictionaries. Any questions, please call Kristen @ 412-352-5211.<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=51824F4D-B658-800B-5D9F7A32DA334302">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=50ADA9FC-B43F-25B8-ACFB278948E63909 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=50ADA9FC-B43F-25B8-ACFB278948E63909 <p>Pa. Supreme Court To Hear Allegheny Tax CasePITTSBURGH -- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear arguments on Sept. 10 on the legality of Allegheny County's property tax assessment system.County executive Dan Onorato supports a system in which 2002 property values are used as a baseline for property assessments.Opponents said that violates the state constitution on unequal taxation. Opponents say it does that by giving homeowners with rising property values a break while those who own property in declining areas don't see their property taxes decline.But the system Onorato supports is used by nearly every other county in the state as it enables them to avoid costly annual property reassessments. As such, the court decision is expected to have broad ramifications<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=50ADA9FC-B43F-25B8-ACFB278948E63909">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=506A5D49-AD82-2DEB-7B6F095B3EEAD54F http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=506A5D49-AD82-2DEB-7B6F095B3EEAD54F <p>As of last monday, the 1902 Tavern has gone non-smoking! The bar has changed quite a bit in the last 4 months, while respecting the ambience of the historic building.We have replaced our relic tv's with new big screen plasma's, updated the lighting and front of our building, and added more space. There is still quite a bit more to come too!***FRIDAY NIGHT is the ESPN RADIO ULTIMATE FAN FINALS from 3pm-8pm-????***come see who will win and be the next ESPN RADIO JOCK35cent wings, $2 coors light drafts, and late night happy hour from 10pm-12am featuring $3/ 3olives drinks and $2 domestic drafts!This would be the ideal time to come and see how the 1902 Tavern is growing!<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=506A5D49-AD82-2DEB-7B6F095B3EEAD54F">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5065EEA4-95B5-9438-4B5F40A01C00B773 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5065EEA4-95B5-9438-4B5F40A01C00B773 <p>http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_578698.htmlSeems a Chicago developer wants to put a hotel, condos, a restaurant, fitness center and a spa on top of Mt. Washington where The Edge restaurant used to sit. Reading further into the article you can see where a bunch of other people have tried to redevelop the area and failed. Of course with all the special interests groups in Pittsburgh all trying to get their say it's going to take a few years... but if this works out, who knows... it could be the start of finally turning that area into what it should be.<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5065EEA4-95B5-9438-4B5F40A01C00B773">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=502811E9-E72D-1A98-B2D9E4E6BC15B9B8 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=502811E9-E72D-1A98-B2D9E4E6BC15B9B8 <p>Fundraiser and Fun all in the same evening! Come to the Harp & Fiddle in the Strip District, Thursday, July 24th 6-9pm. Guest bartending will be Lynne Mandel and Mary Kay Burke, along with Jason Capizzi of the Pittsburgh Steelers! Matisse, a 7 year old little girl, is here from New Zealand, waiting for an organ transplant. All the TIPS go to Matisse and her family to help with living expenses. Live music beginning at 9pm. Bring your friends for an evening of fun at Pittsburgh's favorite Irish pub - and for a good cause<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=502811E9-E72D-1A98-B2D9E4E6BC15B9B8">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4F52DA89-DDA9-9287-BA0EE9A6C50A097F http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4F52DA89-DDA9-9287-BA0EE9A6C50A097F <p>Check out the Evite<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4F52DA89-DDA9-9287-BA0EE9A6C50A097F">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4DD60149-F797-064D-6B5F1715738FFCC6 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4DD60149-F797-064D-6B5F1715738FFCC6 <p>AND this guy was driving! Holy cow!*************PROVIDENCE, R.I. - State police say they arrested a man early Tuesday whose blood alcohol level was 0.491 percent &mdash; the highest ever recorded in Rhode Island for someone who wasn't dead.Stanley Kobierowski was taken to a hospital, put in the detoxification unit and sedated, said Maj. Steven O'Donnell. He was arraigned Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, and he was released after promising to appear Friday at a court hearing."The person's lucky they survived," O'Donnell said. "There's no doubt he would have gotten killed or killed someone if he had continued on the route he was taking."A phone listing for Kobierowski could not be found, and he did not have a lawyer in court Tuesday.Kobierowski, 34, of North Providence, was arrested after he drove into a highway message board on Interstate 95 in Providence, O'Donnell said.After police arrived, Kobierowski had trouble getting out of the car, then grabbed it and refused to move, forcing troopers to carry him to the breakdown lane before taking him back to their barracks, O'Donnell said.A breath test showed blood alcohol readings of 0.489 percent, followed by 0.491, O'Donnell said, the highest readings state officials could remember for someone who didn't end up dead.The legal limit in Rhode Island is 0.08. A level of 0.30 is classified as stupor, 0.4 is comatose and 0.5 is considered fatal, according to the health department.<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4DD60149-F797-064D-6B5F1715738FFCC6">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4DCEDD38-E007-2CF1-2EFADA0976E69A30 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4DCEDD38-E007-2CF1-2EFADA0976E69A30 <p>news articleFor 30 years the Steelers have been wearing and showing off a superbowl ring with an incorrect score. I am baffled that noone ever noticed it.<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4DCEDD38-E007-2CF1-2EFADA0976E69A30">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4C1DE5DD-A2B3-5A0D-047C2B1734B68AF4 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4C1DE5DD-A2B3-5A0D-047C2B1734B68AF4 <p>I was updating my web site today and I came across some cool events coming up. I won't be at any of them because I have to work other places, but these events are a little something different than the normal weekly schedule. Tonight, Town Tavern has the Bad Girls Club. Matrix has some people from Real World Hollywood coming in this Thursday and next Thursday. Also, DJ Scribble is coming to Moto. Check out the flyers on www.pghnightclubs.com<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4C1DE5DD-A2B3-5A0D-047C2B1734B68AF4">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4BA69465-EE20-8CA5-14F233EBC2231EEE http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4BA69465-EE20-8CA5-14F233EBC2231EEE <p>So I was trying to think up some fun URLs to rename Barsmart....just for shits and giggles. How about:www.djsyellingateachother.comwww.gripeaboutdrinktax.comwww.pghclubssuck.comwww.hateonorato.comand finally:www.mcclarensbar.comAny more suggestions? <p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4BA69465-EE20-8CA5-14F233EBC2231EEE">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=48762F81-E888-F16A-55624ECB4F99A378 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=48762F81-E888-F16A-55624ECB4F99A378 <p>Questions Night Club is a classy Club!Remember old Chauncy's on Saturday nights? If you're looking for a Disco, Questions is the place to be.Great music and atmosphere!!! Moved user reviews, better suited here...-Chewie<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=48762F81-E888-F16A-55624ECB4F99A378">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=477CA907-E2F1-F657-6D0EB94572D56A86 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=477CA907-E2F1-F657-6D0EB94572D56A86 <p>Humanaut is extremely proud to present:Terry Lee Brown JrPlastic City - Frankfurt, GermanySaturday, August 9th @ MotoTerry Lee Brown Junior. One of the best and most well-respected house music producers/DJs on the planet. With almost 20 years behind the decks, nearly 15 making his own tunes, residencies at Cocoon in Frankfurt, Pacha in Budapest and Ostgut in Berlin, numerous remixes for artists ranging from Paul Van Dyk to Nalin & Kane to Future Funk &ndash; not to mention being near synonymous with the deep sound and a trail-blazing pioneer of the tech house genre during its '90s explosion, Terry Lee Brown Jr. is a true house music legend.He's also one of the first artists to put out production on the now world-famous Plastic City label, and one might say his work had just a bit of a hand in the label reaching it's current global status and cred. His career has been both prolific and critically acclaimed, with numerous solo releases such as the tech house milestone, Brother For Real, DJ mixes like the highly regarded Terry's Caf? series, and top notch collaborations with labelmate The Timewriter, such as Take Your Time.Humanaut and Moto Ultralounge would like to welcome you to join them as we give a huge Pittsburgh welcome to Terry for not only his debut gig here, but his first gig stateside in years (and years and years). A rare treat that is sure to go down in Pittsburgh dance music history as well as club-goers minds for years to come.Opening duties by Brotha Mike$12 Presales available now @ Groovetickets.com$15 @ DoorDoors open 9pm | 21+ w/IDBottle service & VIP reservations call Charity @ 412.980.MOTO (6686)For more information visit: Humanaut.netor call 412.248.TLBJrMoto108 19th St.Pittsburgh, PA 15222<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=477CA907-E2F1-F657-6D0EB94572D56A86">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=476B06CE-C881-96F3-088A395FA93806D7 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=476B06CE-C881-96F3-088A395FA93806D7 <p>http://www.eddiemerlots.com/This is going to be some good eats... trust me. Also according to this article it looks like they may be planning to go somewhere besides Downtown. South Side? Strip? Waterfront? <p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=476B06CE-C881-96F3-088A395FA93806D7">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=476583AC-D3AF-9CC7-B4048BE2D77CBC5B http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=476583AC-D3AF-9CC7-B4048BE2D77CBC5B <p>You would be surprised what I found out at Busy Beaver today. I am in the process of replacing all the windows in my house, and had a few people come in and give me estimates. Half had sales tax added on and the other half didn't. I stopped in at BB today to look at windows and asked the question and was told that windows are tax exempt in PA but places like Lowes and Homedepot still charge tax on them. So I did some research and found this info on the states web page and found it kinda of interesting what that alot of places charge tax on this stuff. If you have purchased any of this stuff in the past, I would suggest going thru looking at your receipts and calling ad demanding a refund on the tax. I don't know whether it will work or not but I know I am. I just spent $7000 on a roof last year and was charges sales tax I am a little pissed, actually I am alot pissed. <p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=476583AC-D3AF-9CC7-B4048BE2D77CBC5B">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=47219412-A2F7-0EB0-B5907E20FC0B4CCA http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=47219412-A2F7-0EB0-B5907E20FC0B4CCA <p>http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08202/897931-452.stmJoe Grata with the PG supports the tax! Not surprisingly he also has a string of articles that always seem to support the Onorato mission. Go ahead look it up on google. Joe Grata and Onorato will turn up a number of links where Grata seems to cover the news, but is really pimping out whatever Onorato is saying..Look at the article above for example."This column isn't taking a pro or con position."Really Joe "Owned By Onorato" Grato? Then why did you type the following?"While hardly anyone likes the tax that has been in effect since January to sustain buses, trolleys, the Mon Incline and paratransit, or the alternative that would raise property taxes by 25 percent..."Your sentence is a lie. Just like Onorato's lie. There is not just ONE alternative to the drink tax. Onorato is going to get on TV when he runs for Governor and say "I fought to keep property taxes lower" but the simple fact of the matter is that the only reason we even need more tax money is because Dan couldn't balance the budget. So fine Joe "How Much Did Dan Pay Me" Grato, let's say Onorato with his accounting degree couldn't figure out how to trim money for a budget in a city with a negative population growth. Let's say it just has to come from somewhere. The only person - and I stress ONLY person who is saying that it has to be a drink tax or a property tax is Dan Onorato. He hasn't proposed any other taxes. He hasn't tried to raise cigarette taxes. He hasn't done anything but defend his drink tax position and threaten a property tax if the voters shoot it down. In fact, Dan Onorato has turned down every proposal put forth on ways to make up the money. He says he needs to pay off his outrageously overpaid and mismanaged transit system. "Some places reportedly are charging patrons the tax and pocketing the money."Name one. Name one place that is reportedly doing this. Just one. "Earlier this month, County Council wisely defeated a measure..."I thought you weren't taking a pro or con position Joe "I Write What He Tells Me To" Grato?The woman who complained on radio that the drink tax is costing her up to $10 a night was never challenged by the talk show host. Her bar tab would have to be $100! If she's not a liar, she's a lush and a drunk driver.Listen Joe "Dan Is Jesus" Grato, a $100 drink tab seems like a lot if you drink swill. I invite you to come over to Casey's Draft house to buy me just ONE shot of Tequila. Just one. On you. Let's see what your tab is and how much you are going to pay into Dan's failure to manage money properly. Cummon Joe, Put your money where your mouth is... when it's not on Dan's ass kissing it clean. You are not only not biased, you are not a reporter. You make shit up. You do it badly. You do not present the facts, and you do not say anything that, I suspect, you are not told to say. Anyone who reads your column for factual information is going to walk away grossly misinformed... You are a failure at what you pretend to do and I'm calling you out. I post this here and ask you to respond (via email) - knowing full well you won't because you will have to admit just how biased you really are and how badly Dan is manipulating this whole thing. <p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=47219412-A2F7-0EB0-B5907E20FC0B4CCA">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=461A5488-FAE5-10B2-DE6569BB8D4498D1 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=461A5488-FAE5-10B2-DE6569BB8D4498D1 <p>A friend of mine sent me this e-mail and it instantly reminded me of Allegheny County, how bout you?NOAHIn the year 2008, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said:' Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me.Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans. 'He gave Noah the blueprints, saying: ' You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights. 'Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard - but no Ark.' Noah! He roared, I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark? '' Forgive me, Lord, ' begged Noah, ' but things have changed.' I needed a building permit.' I've been arguing with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler system.' My neighbors claim that I've violated the neighborhood zoning laws by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations.We had to go to the Development Appeal Board for a decision.' Then the Department of Transportation demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power linesand other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea.I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it.' Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the spotted owl.I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!' When I started gathering the animals, an animal rights group sued me.They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will.They argued the accommodations were too restrictive, and it was cruel and inhumaneto put so many animals in a confined space.' Then the EPA ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood.' I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew.' Immigration and Naturalization are checking the green-card status of most of the people who want to work.' The trades unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark-building experience.' To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species.' So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this Ark.. .'Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky.Noah looked up in wonder and asked,' You mean you're not going to destroy the world? '' No, ' said the Lord.' The government beat me to it. '<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=461A5488-FAE5-10B2-DE6569BB8D4498D1">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=42CB0DA3-DB63-BB29-2C2FFEEED45928AE http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=42CB0DA3-DB63-BB29-2C2FFEEED45928AE <p>DJ Goldfinger was at Krobar on Saturday night, and it was rockin... Really good turnout. Almost 700 people. Anyway, I captured some of his scratching on video and threw it on my web site. Check it out.. www.pghnightclubs.com<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=42CB0DA3-DB63-BB29-2C2FFEEED45928AE">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=407B1A79-CCB7-3ACC-A983E873BF31ECC6 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=407B1A79-CCB7-3ACC-A983E873BF31ECC6 <p>From WPXI:KILBUCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Fire ripped through Sunny Jim's restaurant in Kilbuck Township just before 6 a.m. Sunday.While flames and smoke damaged much of the structure, no one was hurt.The owners face a major rebuilding project for the second time in less than four years. Back in 2004, the remnants of Hurricane Ivan caused the creek that flows directly under the restaurant to swell over its banks and into the business.Sunny Jim's was repaired once, but there is no word whether the Tavern On The Creek will make another comeback.<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=407B1A79-CCB7-3ACC-A983E873BF31ECC6">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3B62A6CD-F222-D9D8-19FD8B8EB361DA82 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3B62A6CD-F222-D9D8-19FD8B8EB361DA82 <p>Went past about 11PM and it was closed up tighter than a drum and dark? Anyone know what's up? Did they go out already again?<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3B62A6CD-F222-D9D8-19FD8B8EB361DA82">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=389FE8E5-0846-F76C-731EA2997491C39D http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=389FE8E5-0846-F76C-731EA2997491C39D <p>Have you ever been in Jerome Betis' place on the Northshore before and used the men's room. It's odd looking at the bar while your taking a leak don't you think?<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=389FE8E5-0846-F76C-731EA2997491C39D">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=378D4FC7-D146-63C2-2958EDBD22430C73 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=378D4FC7-D146-63C2-2958EDBD22430C73 <p>Wow. This is simply one of the most impressive movies I've seen in awhile. I mean, that's not hard to say given that recent releases have been so incredibly average that I haven't been bothered to go, or if I did, I didn't bother to review them. Just the same stuff over and over and over again.But "Batman, The Dark Knight" showed promise. Heath Ledger looked really interesting as the Joker. The introduction of Harvey Dent (a name which, if you're a Batman fan, rings some bells), and the evolution of the characters from "Batman Begins" made this one a must see in my book. Well, as it did for many others. I tried to go to a midnight show Thursday night, only to find that all three showings in one theater were sold out.I'm not even going to try to get into the story of this, because I don't want to risk giving anything away. I will, however, offer these observations:1) Christian Bale has grown on me. I think he's a good actor, but I was never really sold on him because he always reminds me of Corey Feldman on 'roids. This is the first time he really shed that image for me.2) It is a shame Heath Ledger died. He is absolutely fantastic, and I don't know if another actor will be able to fill his role if the Joker is used in other Batman movies. He's crazy for the sake of being crazy, which makes him so unpredictably fun to watch.3) At the mid-way point of the movie, I really thought it was going to take the easy way out and enter Craptasticville. It didn't. Instead, it takes a route of many mind games, but nothing so deep that it becomes unwatchable. You can really get into that aspect if you choose to, but it's not necessary to enjoy the movie.4) This is a fine examples of what sequels can be -- building and advancing the story instead of simply trying to capture and repeat the success of the first. And this one blows "Batman Begins" away.5) This is a big-screen movie. The ambiance sucks you right in. It's dark and dirty, as are the fights that follow. The effects flow and don't seem disjointed. Batman's fight moves are realistic. This is the only movie I can think of where I didn't hear anyone's phone go off, didn't see anyone's cell phone screen light up to text someone ... it was just dead silent, with occasional laughing and cheering. And the theater was packed. That says something.5) My only real beef with the movie is that it is LONG. It's like 3 hours, so think twice before buying that jumbo Coke. And yeah, due to the length, it's easy to drift in parts and grouse about it, but why? It'd be like nitpicking a supermodel who digs you for having freckles on her butt.There's no doubt that this movie will set box office records and win awards, and really, it deserves to. The makers have every right to be proud of their work. It's going to be tough to beat this one.5 Joker smiles out of 5PS: Some great previews before this movie, including one for "The Watchmen." Man does that look gooooood!<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=378D4FC7-D146-63C2-2958EDBD22430C73">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3661C5B6-D254-E18D-9016EF3B0B088DDC http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3661C5B6-D254-E18D-9016EF3B0B088DDC <p>Things get started around noon but here is the schedule for the bands. King Friday 12:45-2 Tres Lads 2:15-3:30 King Friday 3:45-5 Good Brother Earl 5:30-7 Clarks 7:30-9<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3661C5B6-D254-E18D-9016EF3B0B088DDC">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=32B4E015-D8EB-41A2-EF755E8218DFF3B4 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=32B4E015-D8EB-41A2-EF755E8218DFF3B4 <p>Belgian brewer InBev has announced it will buy its United States rival Anheuser-Busch for $52 billion to create the world's largest brewer.The deal would create the world's largest brewer and put the U.S. beer-maker in the hands of Belgian-based InBev. The acquisition means control over America's largest brewer, the No. 2 worldwide, moves overseas. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Anheuser-Busch has more than 48 percent of American market share. InBev is the world's second largest beer maker, with brands that include Stella Artois and Becks.CNN StoryOutrage Over American Icon Being Sold Overseas?<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=32B4E015-D8EB-41A2-EF755E8218DFF3B4">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=324DB6A8-A5D0-2B46-0E1DA676D9D0C619 http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=324DB6A8-A5D0-2B46-0E1DA676D9D0C619 <p>DJ Bill Bara - Volume 5 - Bringin' That Las Vegas Sound. I recorded it last week. Go to the link below and follow the instructions to download it!http://www.djbillbara.com/download.htm<p><a href="http://www.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=324DB6A8-A5D0-2B46-0E1DA676D9D0C619">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p>