Scott’s Picks

Movie : Ghost Writer
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It is interesting that Polanski was forced to edit his new political thriller “The Ghost Writer” while under house arrest in supposedly “neutral” Switzerland; especially when his new film revolves around unsettling political controversies and secrets. ‘Why did Tony Blair do exactly what White House and Dick Cheney wanted on numerous occasions’ is the main [...]

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Travel : Lake Como Vignettes

lakecomo Just half an hour from noisy, bustling Milan, Lake Como is an oasis of tranquillity, a magical combination of lush mediterranean foliage and snowy alpine peaks. Come, discover the pristine beauty of Lake Como, Italy…

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Movie : Bright Star
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A moving tale of love, passion and loss, Bright Star is the story of 19th century British poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. The film is a poignant homage to love that comes unbidden and becomes an overwhelming force that sweeps the lovers. Keats produces some his most ornate verses during his courtship and Fanny, [...]

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Movie : Robinhood
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Ridley Scott’s Robinhood is not interested in the legend but in how the legend was created. Like a superhero origin story, they start from the beginning. The story introduces us to Robin Longstride in 1199 fighting alongside Richard the Lionheart in France. The King is on the last leg of the Crusades, “bankrupt and plundering [...]

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Restaurant : Kalachandjis. Food is God.
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The longest serving vegetarian restaurant in Dallas, Kalachandjis, gives you a taste of India’s vast and ancient vegetarian food tradition. A hidden oasis from the daily grind where you can savor an Indian and international buffet full of flavor – without the meat. Kalachandjis is the getaway place to feed your soul. Their food is [...]

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Book : Serpent of Light Beyond 2012
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With the countdown to 2012 now in full force, the new book by spiritual teacher Drunvalo Melchizedek could not have arrived in a more timely manner. Instead of focusing on the doom and gloom that other authors proffer, author Melchizedek has chosen instead to focus instead upon the Kundalini energy pattern of the planet from [...]

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Book : Joy-The happiness that comes from within
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Osho gives an answer to our constant quest and struggle for happiness. “Nobody can be in pursuit of happiness. If you are in pursuit of happiness one thing is certain: You are not going to get it. Happiness is always a by-product. It is not the result of a direct pursuit. It happens when you [...]

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Restaurant : Cosmic Cafe
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Enlightened Food…A delectable haven for the city’s vegetarians, Cosmic Cafe has a unique ambience where you can totally immerse yourself in the exotic east. Join their Bollywood funk dance, community yoga or Sufi poetry, sip on their Chai (Scott’s Favorite) and relish the flavors of their scrumptious offerings.

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Movie : The Runaways
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The Runaways is based on lead-singer Cherie Currie’s book ‘Neon Angel’ – a reflection of her experiences as a rock star, but also delivering a strong anti-drug warning to teens and others. David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” serves as a metaphor for the narrative– a slow countdown, a surreal but spectacular rise to fame, then alienation [...]

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Restaurant : Royal Thai
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When you walk through the doors of Royal Thai you walk into a peaceful retreat, a refuge from the everyday. The restaurant’s decor combines rich, vibrant and exotic colors. The food is scrumptious and the service outstanding.

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