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The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
The Shedd Institute
868 High Street
Eugene, Oregon
Tickets: 541-434-7000
Office: 541-687-6526
The Shedd Institute Home
The Emerald City Jazz Kings
The Shedd Institute's resident historic jazz & classic American Songbook ensemble is now in its 18th season, offering 4 all-new programs each year in Eugene, Florence and Corvallis, as well as our annual Christmas at The Shedd.
Shedd Theatricals
Shedd Theatricals offers full and concert productions of the best of classic Broadway, paying particular attention to the fun-loving, witty, and totally sparkling musical comedies of the 1920s and '30s.
The Magical Moombah!
The Shedd's Magical Moombah is a musical vaudeville for kids. Filled with skits, songs and contests, the Moombah is designed to introduce youngsters to the great folks and popular songs that everyone should know.
Oregon Festival of American Music
The Shedd Institute's flagship summer music festival, Oregon Festival of American Music is dedicated to the classic American Songbook, featuring classic musical theatre, cabaret, and lots of standards-based jazz.
Shedd Presents
Shedd Presents offers a fascinating, often stunning, mix of special projects by top local artists. It regularly premieres projects that subsequently become permanent ongoing features in the Shedd mix.
Now Hear This
The Now Hear This presents 30 to 40 concerts each year in a broad variety of genres from jazz and classical to bluegrass, world music and country at The Shedd's Jaqua Concert Hall and the Hult Center's Silva Concert Hall.
The Shedd Welcomes
Each year, The Shedd Institute is pleased to welcome a wide range of concerts and special events presented by other community cultural, educational, and social institutions, often in partnership with The Shedd.
Music School
Music School Home
The Shedd Institute's Community Music School offers year-round instruction through private lessons, classes, workshops and vacation camps in a broad variety of musical instruments, voice and dance and performance styles.
Private Lessons
Interested in private lessons? Over 35 Shedd faculty members offer private lessons in a variety of musical instruments, voice and dance and in different styles. All ages are welcome and lessons can begin any time.
Current Classes
Music and dance classes are offered on a term-by-term basis. Some classes can be joined in-progress. Follow this link for a list of current and future classes.
The Shedd Community Music School's 35+ faculty members offer private lessons, workshops, and classes in a wide variety of musical genres and related genres. Follow this link to a listing of this term's active faculty.
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Presenting Sponsor
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts is supported in part by grants from The Oregon Arts Commission & the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Arts Foundation of Western Oregon Fund at The Oregon Community Foundation.
The Shedd Institute is a Resident Company of The Hult Center.
Shedd Institute Reviews
Shedd Theatricals 2014
August 1-10, 2014
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Shedd Theatricals 2014 continues with the 1949 musical comedy
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
, the witty, song-rich tale of the adventures of Lorelei Lee, a little girl from Little Rock in search of...well, as her friend Dorothy puts it, "Lorelei is the only girl in the world who can stand on a stage with a spotlight in her eye and still see a diamond inside a man's pocket." Get your tickets today!
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Oregon Festival of American Music 2014
August 1-10 - Oregon Festival of American Music
Son of Hollywood!
Son of Hollywood!
, concludes its two-year celebration of the classic Songbook at the movies, with a focus on the 1940s and 50s!
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August 5
Flying Home
We open Oregon Festival of American Music 2014 with another great evening of big band swing featuring Ken Peplowski on clarinet fronting Jesse Cloninger and the Emerald City Jazz Kings and the festival hot jazz unit.
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August 6 matinee
Blues In The Night
For our first matinee, Ken Peplowski and and company are joined by Clairdee and Michael Stone for a tribute to the great Harold Arlen, featuring such hits as "That Old Black Magic", "Blues In The Night", and "Stormy Weather".
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August 6
Some Like It Hot
Ken the guys are joined by Shedd favorites Shirley Andress and Siri Vik for an evening of songs sung by Marilyn Monroe in various films (such as
Some Like It Hot
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
, and
Bus Stop
) from 1948-60.
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Now Hear This 2014-15
Now Hear This - August 15
Trombone Shorty
& Orleans Avenue
We kick of our Now Hear This 2014-15 season with a return visit from the phenomenal Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, who stop at the Jaqua Concert Hall on tour in support of their new Cd
Say That To Say This
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Now Hear This - Oct 10
Chris Smither
The always-fine Chris Smither returns to the Jaqua Concert Hall on tour in support of his new CD,
Still On The Levee
, released on the occasion of his 50th year of songwriting and performings.
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The Emerald City Jazz Kings 2014-15
The Jazz Kings 2014-15!
Jesse Cloninger and The Emerald Jazz Kings return for their 19th season with a great lineup of shows ranging the 20th century from early jazz and popular music in the 1920s to the cool sound of Basie and Sinatra at The Sands in 1966.
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Upcoming Performances
August, 2014
Shedd Theatricals 2014
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Fri, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 10
Son of Hollywood (The Sequel)
Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 11
Trombone Shorty
Fri, Aug 15, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
October, 2014
Jazz Kings 14-15
Come Fly With Me
Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
Chris Smither
Fri, Oct 10, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Loudon Wainwright
Wed, Oct 22, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
Fri, Oct 24, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
November, 2014
PROJECT Trio
Thu, Nov 6, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Shedd Presents 14-15
Siri Vik: Laments
Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
Sat, Nov 15, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
December, 2014
Shedd Theatricals 2014
Babes In Arms
Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 21
Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández
Wed, Dec 10, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Jazz Kings 14-15
Let Your Heart Be Light
Thu, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 17
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
E. Broadway & High Street, Eugene | PO Box 1497, Eugene OR 97440-1497 | Phone 541.687.6526 | Tickets: 541.434.7000 | Email:
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Getting my daughter to answer her cell phone almost always results in getting sent straight to her obnoxious voice mail with Lady Gaga screaming back at me. But send her a text and I get a response within 30 seconds flat. What I receive, though, is a jumble of characters and jargon that I don't understand. Such as "ttyad" for talk to you after dinner or "hk" for hugs and kisses or "idk" for I don't know. There is something greatly missed when a human voice is replaced by a buzz on my cell phone.
As technology becomes more advanced, real-time, portable and integrated, a rift between parents and their kids is created. Plain and simple, the rift are the skills of basic communication becoming obsolete. Cyber slang and acronyms are replacing the inherent need of real conversation and human interaction.
As this generation cultivates an encrypted language that is understood by mainly just their peers, parents are becoming less in tuned with who and what their kids are involved in. On the other hand, for some families, the availability of fast, non-verbal communication aids in keeping tabs on what their kids are doing. It can have its place if monitored carefully.
Where internet-speak began as way to speed up communication and lessen keystrokes, it's also become a way to hide the use of drugs, alcohol and sexual engagement. Kids are creating their own verbiage to intentionally keep adults in the dark. This is not just limited to cell phones, but also applies to online chat rooms, social media sites and email. The slang "airhead" and "dinkie dow" may indicate marijuana use. The abbreviation "g2gpc" is a quick note indicating got to go parents coming.
It is my opinion this new mode of interaction will be a detriment to their social skills. As these kids enter into adulthood and into the workforce and mature relationships they will be at a disadvantage. True communication is not just words; it is body language, voice inflection, tone and the way we carry ourselves.
Dr. Lori Puterbaugh of Largo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (also known as Dr. Lori on Spirit FM radio) explained:
"Our ability to communicate is limited by our vocabulary. This is why there is a growing trend to teach sign language to babies; their ability to communicate via sign language exceeds their verbal ability for a long time. Electronic communications often rely on abbreviated means of communication. Imagine the difference between texting, 'I'm lonely' versus having the focused attention of someone while you talk about being lonely, the factors and get some real support besides a brief response on a screen. This sort of communication seems to allow people to have the illusion of being close with people without true emotional connection. If it's simply one aspect of communication, and there really are meaningful conversations at other times, that's different. I fear, though, that many young people communicate in person very much as they do electronically – in brief, terse bits of information that are believed to be shared language but may mean very different things to different people."
Tara Ryan-Legowski of Bradenton and mother of 13-year-old and 16-year-old teenagers said, "My kids' generation doesn't talk anymore. Everything they do is on a keyboard or online. Their laughs, fights, struggles, make-ups and break-ups are all typed out instead of spoken. There are many times when my kids will text me and I call them back just to hear their voices. It is interesting that they think this is strange sometimes. I teach Kindergarten and I am shocked at how many first and second graders already have cell phones."
Puterbaugh commented, "When families had a single landline phone for the household, phone usage was monitored and public. The increasing separation between family members and phone use has led to easier secrecy and overreliance on electronic connections. Parents are simply less aware of when and with whom their teens are communicating."
When I was younger, there were two phones in our household, one in the kitchen attached to a wall and the other in my parents' bedroom. Both with spiraling phone cords that limited distance. Any chance for privacy meant huddling down under the kitchen counter and cupping my hand over the phone. When cordless phones became the standard, it was a new found freedom to be able to walk to another room. My parents always knew who we are talking to and they usually could hear our conversations in full.
It's more challenging today with mobile devices to have this open awareness. It is recommended that parents take away cell phones at bedtime, even for older teenagers as a general household rule. Some mobile carriers may provide a history of text dialogue by request.
As technology changes it affects the way people communicate. But basic communication and interpersonal skills should not go to the way side. It's important for parents to embrace change but also instill core values and skills to their children and have a role in monitoring the use of technology for their families.
There are several resources online to help parents encrypt internet slang such as noslang.com. You can enter in terms to decode or access a compiled alphabetic list of current slang and acronyms and their meanings.
For more information on Dr. Puterbaugh and her services, visit www.balancedlifestylecoaching.com.

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SOG Aegis
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3.1 oz
|Blade Length
3.5 in x .125 in
|Overall Length
8.25 in
Half Serrated
Got this knife before I went on a deployment to Afghanistan.
Price Paid: $70
Got this knife before I went on a deployment to Afghanistan. I like that it has a flat grind on it the whole way. The auto-assist blade opening makes it for a quick release of the blade.
If you're looking for a camping knife to hack on and abuse on the campsite or the trail I wouldn't recommend this one. It's extremely light weight and easy to carry. It weighs 3.4ozs. I carry it in my breast pocket on my ACU's and I forget it's even there. I think of this knife as more of a defensive blade not really so much for utility.
Great looking knife
Really sharp out of the box
Flat grind, with no serrated edges (hard to sharpen)
Easy to sharpen and holds an edge well
thin blade
potential for tip to break
Overall if you're looking for a light weight knife for everyday uses and cutting then I'd recommend this knife. If you're looking for a tough blade...i.e. survival blade...I wouldn't recommend this one.
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Manufacturer's Description
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The SOG Aegis Folding KnifeThe SOG Aegis Folding Knife is the ideal choice for those who enjoy the outdoors and need a versatile, durable tool. Using the Surest Assisted Technologies (S.A.T), the knife is a fast opening, ergonomic, and easy-to-use tool. The bayonet revisable clip helps to postilion the knife however you may need it. It comes with a built-in safety lock to ensure children won't get hurt by accident. The Zytel handle makes sure you have a firm grip on the knife and gives it a professional look. This model features an AUS 8 steel serrated blade that can be used to cut some of the most challenging materials. The knife's design features a Digi Camo Black TiNi Tanto coloration, to give it a true outdoors feel. If you are looking for a durable and versatile knife, you should get the SOG Aegis Folding Knife.
- SunnySports
Aegis (ee-jis), which in Greek means shield or protection, is also the code name for the world's premier integrated air defense system and the sea-based element of the United States Ballistic Missile Defense System. Our comprehensive Aegis line of premier folders is fully integrated with top end systems. Start to open the knife, and let Aegis finish the action with a bang, using one of the surest assisted technologies (S.A.T.) out there! Our trademark bayonet reversible clip, built in safety with red/ready to go, checkered DigiGrip handles, and tacky rubber inserts all contribute to make Aegis a platform for today's changing world.
- Ramsey Outdoor
CLOSEOUTS . Meaning shield or protection in Greek, SOG's Aegis Mini folding knife aims to keep you safe with its secure AXIS lock and safety switch, and the tough cryogenic heat-treated blade opens easily thanks to SOG Assisted Technology. Available Colors: SEE PHOTO.
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Tony used his passion, faith, and political skills to solicit the aid of those able to help. And as he worked with liberals and conservatives, Republicans and Democrats, people of very different faiths, he stumbled into a remarkable discovery: He found that people who regularly live at odds often are willing to join forces in helping those who are abjectly poor and hungry.
"I've learned not only that people can work together across differences...but our diversity gives us strength." Let Tony capture your heart with his dream that we may put aside differences and join hands to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, and discover the importance of life.


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Hotel Mobile Website Internet MarketingThe use of mobile phones to access the Internet continues to increase. More consumers and business travelers are going online on their iPhones and smart phones to access the Internet. Here are some interesting statistics that point to the need for mobile websites:
- US mobile penetration is going to be 94% or 291M Users in 2010. (source: eMarketer, May 2009)
- Total mobile ad spending will reach $593M in 2010 and mobile search is expected to grow at CAGR of 58.6% between 2008 and 2013 (source: eMarketer, Sep 2009)
- 67% of travelers and 77% of frequent business travelers with Web-enabled mobile devices have already used their devices to find local services (e.g. lodging) and attractions (source: PhoCusWright)


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A grant from the New York Power Authority that put 28 solar panels on the roof of Irvington High School is paying off for the school district in both energy savings and educational opportunities.
"We are finally realizing how this works for us," said Irvington School District Director of Facilities Gary Knowles. "Typically, 28 panels would be used to provide energy for a 2,000-square-foot house, so the amount saved in a school this size is relatively not huge. But since the grant cost us nothing, it is definitely a savings."
The district estimates a savings of about $70 per month on electricity costs. The school district originally submitted the grant application about seven years ago.
The panels will also offer an educational opportunity for students as science teachers are looking into how they can incorporate the technology and its data into the curriculum.
The district's science teachers are investigating the possibilities of incorporating the project and its data into the curricula. The school's solar panel system involves harnessing energy and converting direct current (DC) produced by solar cells to alternating current (AC), the type power available in a wall socket.
Residents and students can currently log on to www.sunnyportal.com, to view the financial savings and environmental impact of the panels. Three months of data showed that more than 4,274.76 pounds of CO2 was prevented from entering the atmosphere. Knowles can provide the public with a logon for the portal at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The district says that the solar panels are the most recent components of the district's plan to become more environmentally friendly.
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Veibeskrivelser til Marie-Anns Houseboat/Deo Volente
kart og veibeskrivelser
By plane:
Take the train to the central station.
By Eurolines (bus):
Take the train from the Amstel Station to the central station.
Go to the city side of the station, walk left untill you reach the Doubletree Hotel. And a Starbucks. Walk further down passing the hotel, untill you see a Saturn Electronics Shop, pass the shop and you arrive at the Library (Bibliotheek) Walk down the street curving to the left. There are 2 bridges. The first bridge (on your right hand) goes to Nemo, the big green building. DO NOT TAKE THIS BRIDGE! Take the second bridge (on your right hand) and follow the street. (There is a Cafe at the bottom of this bridge on the other side of the water.) Walking down the street you will walk parallel to the train tracks, walk untill you see houseboats. The second boat is the Deo Volente and you have reached your destination.
You can also take the tram number 26 from central station to the Muziek Gebouw ( only one stop further )!!


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Discover the beautiful wilderness on Sydney's doorstep on a day trip to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Enjoy spectacular views over the Megalong Valley from Echo Point, and see the Three Sisters rock formations at Katoomba. Experience Aboriginal culture at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre, and meet kangaroos and koalas in the natural bush setting of Featherdale Wildlife Park. This scenic Sydney day tour also takes you over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the stadiums of Olympic Park, site of the 2000 Olympics.
- Instant Confirmation
- Day trip (destination A to B)
- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- All entrance fees included
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Your tour begins with pickup from selected Sydney hotels, then takes you on a scenic drive over the stunning Sydney Harbour Bridge, through western Sydney to the World Heritage-listed beauty of the Blue Mountains.
Follow the winding Cliff Drive on your journey into the Blue Mountains National Park, where your first stop is Echo Point. Overlooking the rocky outcrops and eucalypt forests of the Megalong Valley, from Echo Point you can see right across the valley to the Three Sisters rock formation at Katoomba. While taking in the views, enjoy a commentary on the Aboriginal legends behind these famous rocky pinnacles.
Visit Scenic World, where you can ride the world's steepest railways or take the gondola for aerial views of the valley below (if option selected).
More Aboriginal legends await at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre, an acclaimed contemporary gallery. See traditional artworks, watch dance performances, enjoy an interactive didgeridoo experience, and learn about contemporary Aboriginal culture firsthand from the local Darug and Gundungurra people.
Leaving the cultural center, travel to the quaint mountain township of Leura, home to cafes, restaurants and the Candy Store with sweets from Australia and around the world. Enjoy lunch in Leura (own expense or included if you choose the lunch option) and browse the town's antique stores and boutiques.
In the afternoon, hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies and enjoy a close-up encounter with koalas at Featherdale Wildlife Park, one of Australia's largest private collections of native animals and birds. Don't forget your camera to photograph the varied wildlife in a natural bush setting.
As you head back to Sydney, travel via Olympic Park to see the impressive stadiums built for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and be returned to selected Sydney hotels in the late afternoon.
Click on "View Additional Info" for the hotel pickup list.
Schedule details
Blue Mountains
Select a month to view a calendar of availability and departure details.
Departure Point:Tour departs from most Sydney hotels
Star City Casino
Departure Time:
- 8am
Return Details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:45pm
Pricing information
Click the link below to check pricing & availability on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
Tour options:
Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife tour
Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife tour with lunch
Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife tour with lunch. Includes Scenic World rides: Scenic Railway, Scenic Skyway, Scenic Cableway, Scenic Walkway
Additional information
Blue Mountains
- Lunch (If option selected)
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Entrance fees to Featherdale Wildlife Park
- Rides at Scenic World (if option selected)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Itinerary:Scenic World Options:
- Scenic Skyway - Australia's only horizontal passenger-carrying cable car. It is a 7-minute ride 656 feet (200 meters) above the Jamison Valley where you can appreciate superb views of the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and Orphan Rock. The Skyway operates every 10 minutes.
- Scenic Railway - This is the world's steepest incline railway. Travel through the tunnel and ancient rainforest as the railway descends 1361 feet (415 meters) down the escarpment at a gradient of 52 degrees. The railway takes you to the rainforest boardwalk connecting to the Sceniscender platform and operates every 10 minutes.
- Scenic Cableway - The steepest aerial cable car in Australia will take you on a 1788 feet (545 meters) ride into the World Heritage Listed rainforest of the Jamison valley. The Scenic Cableway is completely wheelchair accessible.
Light cafe-style lunch - menu subject to change
- Spaghetti bolognese pasta
- Chicken and salad wrap sandwich
- Samosas served with Greek yogurt and salad
- Vegetable and goats cheese frittata served with salad
Hotel Pickups:
7.45am Aspire Hotel
7.20am Bayview Boulevard Hotel
7.15am Cambridge Inn
7.15am Crescent on Bayswater
6.35am Crowne Plaza Coogee (No Drop-off)
7.10am De'Vere Hotel
7.40am Four Points Sheraton
7.25am Four Seasons
7.10am Grace Hotel
7.35am Hilton Hotel (Pitt St entrance)
6.40am Holiday Inn Airport Hotel (At bus stop)
7.45am Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
7.00am Ibis King Street Wharf
7.15am Intercontinental ( Macquarie St entrance)
7.00am Langham Hotel
7.05am Menzies Hotel
7.35am Mecure Sydney (Hotel driveway entrance)
7.20am Metro Sydney Central (Pitt st)
7.50am Novotel Darling Harbour
7.40am Novotel Sydney Central
7.35am Old Sydney Holiday Inn
7.45am Parkroyal Darling Harbour
7.40am Park Hyatt
7.30am Park Regis
7.25am Pullman Hyde Park
7.20am Radisson Blu
7.40am Rendezvous Studio Hotel (Quay St entrance)
7.25am Rydges World Square (Pitt st entrance)
7.20am Rydges Surry Hills
7.30am Shangri-la Hotel
7.35am Sheraton on the Park (Castlereagh st)
7.10am Sofitel Wentworth
7.50am Star City Coach Terminal
6.50am Pacific Bondi
7.40am Swissotel (meet at porters deck)
7.25am Sydney Harbour YHA
7.15am Vibe Hotel Sydney
7.10am Westin Sydney (Pitt st entrance)
7.25am YHA Sydney Central
Voucher Info:
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RouXbarbeque transforms former fast-food eatery
Photo courtesy of RouXbarbeque
Can you guess which national fast-food chain once called this location home?
RouXbarbeque opened its doors today at 7426 S. Northshore Drive where Hardee's was previously located.
"You won't know it used to be a Hardee's," Chef Bruce Bogartz told the News Sentinel in January.
Photo courtesy of LoopNet
Indeed, the 3,400-square-foot restaurant, serving up a fusion of barbecue and Cajun/creole, has a rustic feel. A covered outdoor patio was also added to the left of the building.
Bogartz opened the restaurant with partner Kerry Mitchell of Real Estate Financial Group.
In addition to smoked barbecue staples like pork, ribs and chicken, there will be smoked duck and eggplant as well as vegetarian choices like smoked tofu and okra. Southern comfort food such as fried chicken and catfish will be available as well as Cajun and creole dishes.
Bogartz also owns RouXbarb, which he opened in Feburary 2008.
They opened today and my family had lunch. I had the burger with fries and then their homemade Strawberry Cobbler for dessert. It was AMAZING and their prices are about average for the type of food.
I had the Pork sandwich and mac n' cheese with Benton's bacon. MMMmmmm mmmmm good. That patio will be legendary.
I too had lunch there today. And it was delicious!
We ate there last night- it was great! The beer fondue app was AWESOME! Spare ribs were great and prices were less than I expected.
Parking is an issue - apparently they've bought a lot next door? Don't part across the street though - they are towing cars!
Terrible. Overpriced. Sloppy and arrogant service.
Family of 4, two beers, an appetizer, four barbque sandwiches, $85.00 plus tip.
We won't be back. Another Bogartz ego trip in my opinion.
In my opinion Bogartz has closed more restaurants in Knoxville than he has actually had succeed. I'm betting this one will be closed by labor day.
No parking, sloppy service, they were bad mouthing the other restaurants in Rocky Hill but I'm not parking across Northshore to eat in this overpriced barbque circus.
Dollar for dollar, there are better choices in and around Rocky Hill than this expensive excercise in barbque grandiosity.
A glass of iced tea was $2.25, we won't be going back.
50 minute wait Saturday night. No place to park. Ended up parking in the cemetary.
Our BBQ ribs were no better than Calhouns on a bad night, the beer was not cold. The waitress had a bad attitude and missed the goal of a relaxing meal. Hair in the appetizer, limited dessert selection, total bill for 6 people was $200.00.
Not sure who is pushing this fiasco, but it's a disaster and hopefully nobody gets killed trying to pull in or pull out of the restaurant.
They should quit worrying about blaming other for their parking situation and concentrate on their food quality and service.
After lofty expectations, we were pretty let down when we ate at Rouxbarbeque last night. We had no issues with parking, but upon entering we were told they were "out of high-chairs," meaning our 2 year old son had to sit on one of the patio benches while eating. There were only 2 other high chairs in use at the time. Add to that...they have no kids menu!
The food is not too expensive, but pricey for what you get and you have to order the side items A La Carte...at a BBQ joint!? The food was good, not great, but $10 for a serving of pulled pork and mac 'n cheese is pricey, and like someone else mentioned paled in comparison to Calhoun's, Famous Dave's, or even Buddy's BBQ as far as taste.
Another Bogart ego trip. Making more enemies than customers in his wake of opening and closing restaraunts. How many restaraunts has this guy had now? Feel sorry for the guy that financed this!....cause you know Bruce didnt! Giving this place 6 months. Lets just say his BS is better than his food.
I have tried several menu items, and have yet to find a meal that wasn't DELICIOUS! The parking problems have been resolved b adding an additional lot across the street. The service has improved and it seems to be settling into the great kind of place to drop into in the neighborhood for good food, good company, good fun.
Food is terrible. I ordered brisket and they were out, so I got the large portion of BBQ Pork. It came out and it was most places small portion size. It didn't taste any better than Buddy's BBQ. My wife got catfish and it was undercooked.
For real BBQ, check out Dead End BBQ on Sutherland.


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Henderson comes to the Cardinals with 26 years of coaching experience, including nine seasons as an NFL assistant with Jacksonville (2008), Detroit (2006), N.Y. Jets (2004-05) and Baltimore (1999-2003).
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When I first convinced my mom to buy me the Here & Now cd, I wasn't sure how many songs I'd like or which ones would hit home for me. Because there's always a few songs on every cd that make me really think.
When I heard Lullaby for the first time, I had to play it again. I really listened to the words and I connected. I connected with the song because of some of the things I had recently gone through and the pain I've endured. I would play it on repeat until I fell asleep every night for almost two weeks.
And I swear this video makes me cry every time I watch it...
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Staff Report
The Daily Star
---- — Hartwick College is the recipient of a $75,000 grant from The Hearst Foundations to support students with a high degree of financial need.
The funding will be split among rising juniors with need over the next two years to help defray their tuition costs as they complete their Hartwick education. Hartwick is among 49 colleges to receive funding from The Hearst Foundations in 2012, totaling $4.7 million in grants.
"In a competitive review process at the Hearst Foundations, Hartwick stood out for its efforts to recruit, educate and graduate a diverse student body, including many students who face significant financial challenges," said Alison Yu, program officer of The William Randolph Hearst Foundations.
Hartwick serves students from all backgrounds and income levels. Ninety-nine percent of Hartwick College students receive financial aid. On average, students receive more than $18,000 each in Hartwick funds, not including state and federal aid.
The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations and institutions working in the fields of education, health, culture and social service with the goal of ensuring that people of all backgrounds have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives, a media release said. The Hearst Foundation Inc. was founded in 1945 by publisher/philanthropist William Randolph Hearst. In 1948, Hearst established the California Charities Foundation, renamed the William Randolph Hearst Foundation in 1951.


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The Democrats and media have been using the world "ransom" lately. It is pretty clear they have ransomed financial prudence for decades.
The Senate passed no budget for four years. Jobs were driven from this country due to taxes and regulations. Government is more bloated than ever with huge organizations with limited return and more are funding people's jobs.
For decades Democrats have been the party of exceeding budget and instilling mediocrity in the masses. Recently, debt has grown significantly faster under Democrats, and they have now created another huge bureaucracy called Obamacare and to be run by the IRS.
We have been ransoming the budgets on a daily basis for decades. Republicans have debt fault chasing profits (and jobs) with overseas cheap labor, a humongous military, prolonged wars and their need to accept Obamacare. However, Democrats need to act on the spending.
Would anyone personally carry debt over seven times his income? The U.S. is.
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CLEVELAND — Eddie James Wells Jr., age 44, of Jefferson Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio, died early Sunday evening, Oct. 14, 2012, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Born Oct. 15, 1967, in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of Eddie James and Shirley Ann Blackwell Wells Sr.
Eddie retired as owner/operator of Images Car Sales and was a member of Temple Worship Center.
He leaves to mourn three sons, Eddie James Wells III, Delshawn Wells and Joshua Wells; two daughters, Ms. Taneisha Wells and Ms. Taylor Wells; one brother, Shawn Wells; six sisters, Ms. Andrea Henderson, Ms. Sherry Wells, Ms. Angela Wells, Ms. Kimberly Wells, Ms. Marvetta Wells and Mrs. Markquetta (Thurmond) Maxwell; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Funeral Services will be held 12 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24th, at Faith Temple Worship Center, 7962 Fortney Road, Orwell, Ohio. Burial will be in Brownwood Cemetery.
Calling Hour will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 hour prior to Service on Wednesday at Faith Temple Worship Center.
Friends and relatives will be received anytime at Kimberly Wells home, 501 First St., S.W., Warren, sister of Eddie.
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By Wallace Witkowski, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — The sectors with some of the worst earnings outlooks—industrials, natural resources and consumer—will dominate corporate headlines next week, setting up a bumpy ride for stocks after a new record-breaking run.
In the coming week, nearly a third of the S&P 500 Index /quotes/zigman/3870025/realtime SPX -0.76% reports earnings, including nearly half of the S&P 500's industrial sector and more than half the companies in the index's materials, or natural resources, sector.
The Next 24: Apple and Abenomics
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' goes to the polls. Apple earnings in focus. Laura Mandaro breaks down market-moving information to watch this weekend. Photo: AP.
Since earnings season began in full force two weeks ago, the S&P 500 has risen about 2.4% and closed at a new nominal high of 1,692.09. Those gains coincided with the first big wave of earnings, which included a flood of results from the group expected to post the highest growth rate—financials. Nearly half the financial firms on the S&P 500 have already reported, pushing up expected growth for the sector to 24%.
In contrast, earnings for the materials and industrials sectors are expected to drop 9.6% and 2%, respectively, this season, according to John Butters, senior earnings analyst for FactSet. Without financials, earnings growth for the S&P 500 would fall 3.5%. All included, S&P 500 earnings are expected to rise 1.1%.
Big names in the materials sector reporting this week include Dow Jones Industrial Average /quotes/zigman/627449/realtime DJIA -0.76% component DuPont /quotes/zigman/225806/delayed/quotes/nls/dd DD -0.72% on Tuesday, and Dow Chemical Co. /quotes/zigman/224698/delayed/quotes/nls/dow DOW -1.31% on Thursday.
Large industrials reporting this week include Dow components United Technologies Corp. /quotes/zigman/244482/delayed/quotes/nls/utx UTX -0.32% on Tuesday, Boeing Co. /quotes/zigman/220026/delayed/quotes/nls/ba BA -1.01% and Caterpillar Inc. /quotes/zigman/221644/delayed/quotes/nls/cat CAT -0.91% on Wednesday, and 3M Co. /quotes/zigman/302497/delayed/quotes/nls/mmm MMM -0.35% on Thursday.
So far, earnings season is singing the typical beat-on-the-bottom-line-but-not-the-top tune. An above-average 72% of companies already reporting have topped earnings estimates, while a below-average 50% have beaten revenue estimates, according to Butters.
Consumer-based earnings key to reading economy
Consumer-based stocks figure heavily in the coming week with about a quarter of the S&P 500's consumer discretionary and staples companies reporting and a third of health-care companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. /quotes/zigman/220498/delayed/quotes/nls/bmy BMY -0.65% and Gilead Sciences Inc. /quotes/zigman/72849/delayed/quotes/nls/gild GILD -0.83% releasing quarterly results. While consumer discretionary earnings are expected to rise 2.9%, consumer staples are expected to slip 0.1% with health-care declining by 2.8%, according to Butters.
Week ahead: Credit Suisse, ARM
The week ahead will provide early indications of the state of global economic growth in July, with business surveys in China and the euro zone. ARM Holdings and Credit Suisse report earnings data too. Nina Bains and Sara Sjolin report.
Even though the consumer is not "falling apart," spending outside of housing isn't accelerating either, as consumers are squeezed by rising interest rates and energy prices, said Russ Koesterich, global head of investment strategy for iShares at BlackRock.
On Monday, Dow component McDonalds Corp. /quotes/zigman/233369/delayed/quotes/nls/mcd MCD -0.97% reports, along with Netflix Inc. /quotes/zigman/87598/delayed/quotes/nls/nflx NFLX -0.61% . And while classified as a tech company, Apple Inc. /quotes/zigman/68270/delayed/quotes/nls/aapl AAPL -0.83% results on Tuesday will throw some light on consumer spending habits given its sales are driven by discretionary spending.
Ford Motor Co. /quotes/zigman/264304/delayed/quotes/nls/f F -1.00% and Visa Inc. /quotes/zigman/502306/delayed/quotes/nls/v V -0.72% report on Wednesday, with Thursday bringing earnings from Amazon.com Inc. /quotes/zigman/63011/delayed/quotes/nls/amzn AMZN -1.00% , Starbucks Corp. /quotes/zigman/20720/delayed/quotes/nls/sbux SBUX -0.57% , Hershey Co. /quotes/zigman/229230/delayed/quotes/nls/hsy HSY -0.74% , and General Motors Co. /quotes/zigman/1466682/delayed/quotes/nls/gm GM -0.52%
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Squidly said 197 weeks agoI NEED THIS FOR MY FRIEND HE HAS THIS CAR SORTA I THINK!! QUIN ARE YOU READING THIS?!
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echoromeoindia said 197 weeks agoholy smurf, the sideart is truly stunning!
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akedwards13 said 197 weeks agoI have a yellow bug. It has never done this:)
Darkgib said 197 weeks agoYou mean the Herbie-gerbies? : )
Low8284 said 197 weeks agoCool design! Love the top and bottom from the side art !!!
laylaanonymous said 197 weeks agolulz. not my kind of art tho. :( very cool otherwise!
BrainDrops said 197 weeks agodig the sideart, not this though.
memyselfandinsane said 197 weeks agoOMG! I just saw your artwork on the Creature Spot blog and thought you were amazing! I love your creature designs. :D
Really cool smurf, btw. My mom used to have a yellow beetle, and I definitely used to imaging that it was a real bug. I like his cute little eyeballs looking out from under the front bumper. Very nice design.
memyselfandinsane said 197 weeks agoWhy "smurf"...? I wrote "stuff". XD
scotophobic said 197 weeks agoYou should offer a $2- $5 "upgrade" to a long sleeved version. It's getting cold in NY!
sdgreat said 197 weeks agovery cool design! I love the men's shirt color, too! I wish you could have gotten the same one for women's :-(
I just bought a shirt a couple days ago, so I'm not sure if I can afford this one, but I do really love the design, and the fact that you've worked on Buffy, Angel, and Firefly!
punkxxnvrxxdies said 197 weeks agoI should buy this for my friend Mel, she drives a beetle! :D
duuuuuuuude. that's some epic sideart >
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iamnothing said 197 weeks ago
scotophobic said: You should offer a $2- $5 "upgrade" to a long sleeved version. It's getting cold in NY!agreed..very much so.
iamnothing said 197 weeks ago
RandomX said: The sideart creatures are unbelievable, they look like they should be on MtG cards! hahaagreed!!
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BRADLEY COOPER is here, and he's got a lot of good things in store for Ellen besides his handsome face! The actor and former People's Sexiest Man Alive received an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actor this year for his role as an FBI agent and criminal pawn in the all-star film "American Hustle." It's not the first time Bradley's work has been recognized in Hollywood. He received many nominations and awards for his lead role in last year's "Silver Linings Playbook," and captured the spirit of male camaraderie and mayhem in "The Hangover" series. The last time he dropped by Ellen's set, Bradley showed her his moves on the dance floor, and hearts went a'fluttering. What could possibly come next when he and Ellen tango again?!
He may have been dancing overseas, but 8-year-old "India's Got Talent" contestant AKSHAT SINGH got the world's attention when his animated dance routine went viral! Ellen had to see for herself and invited him to her stage. One thing's for certain, Akshat is guaranteed to make a big entrance!
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By Gillette De Bary
Some of the earliest teachings of Tibetan Buddhism are being scientifically validated. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama states that "Buddhism has long had a theory of what in neuroscience is called the 'plasticity of the brain'." in his book entitled "The World in A Single Atom".
The concept of neuroplasticity suggests that the brain is highly malleable and is subject to continual change as a result of experience, so that new connections between neurons may be formed or even brand new neurons generated.
But can the human brain be physiologically altered from within one's own consciousness?
Consider consciousness our habitual patterns of mental activity. An ancient tenet of Buddhism, the law of impermanence, supports the notion that transformation of the traits of one's consciousness is possible – nay, inevitable – in the manner that all conditioned things and events are in constant flux.
Our consciousness IS constantly changing us. Now, science is proving it. My classmate has investigated this research in her Patch Blog, "Can Happy Thoughts Change the Way Your Brain Functions", and it is being revealed that the mind DOES cause lasting physical changes in the actual circuitry of the human brain.
Personality, disposition, and even moods are not permanent. The Dalai Lama is working hand-in-hand with neuroscience to prove that these traits – previously presumed to be fixed within the circuitry of the brain– are malleable and are affected by mental exercise and changes in the environment.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will speak on Oct. 18 and 19 at Western Connecticut State University, and the public is invited to a free showing (video simulcast) in the Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St. To help promote this opportunity, WCSU students in the Writing, Linguistics and Creative Process Department's Advertising, Copywriting and Promotions class created a Twitter page. and they are writing this blog daily.


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Few than 25 percent of black students at Fitch High School scored at the state's goal in any academic subject on the Connecticut Academic Performance Test in 2012, in some cases scoring more than 20 percentage points below overall student performance.
Low-income students, or those receiving free or reduced meals, scored slightly better than black students, but also well below their peers.
"This is truly a disgrace to those kids at that high school," School Board Member Beverly Washington said Monday, after hearing a summary from High School Principal Joseph Arcarese.
Washington asked what he planned to do about it.
Evaluating teachers
Arcarese said he doesn't have enough administrators to go into classrooms, and scores will never improve unless he has department heads or deans to enter classrooms and assess teaching.
"So you're telling me that the teachers that we have now . . . are you saying they're not doing as well as they should be doing because there's no one in that classroom evaluating them?" Washington asked.
Arcarese said yes, that was what he meant.
"The doors are shut, things happen, they do what they want to do," he said. Arcarese said Fitch High School has many great teachers, but like in all schools, there are some that need extra supervision and help.
The CAPT is a standardized test given statewide to tenth graders to assess their performance in math, reading, writing and science.
Results showed that Fitch improved in every subject over its three-year average prior to 2012, but that it remains below the state average in every subject except math.
Weak performance
Black students showed the weakest performance.
For example, 17.4 percent of black students scored at goal or better in math, 15.4 percent scored at goal or better in reading, and 13.8 percent scored at goal or better in science.
By comparison, 43.6 percent of students overall scored at goal or better in math, 39.4 percent scored at goal or better in reading and 41.4 percent scored at goal or better in science.
Students receiving free and reduced lunch also scored well below their peers. Scores showed 21.7 percent of low-income students scored at goal or better in math, 20.1 percent scored at goal or better in reading, and 20 percent scored at goal or better in science.
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By Denise Richardson Staff Writer
The Daily Star
---- — Trails and some roads in Oneonta and Otsego County have been enhanced for bicyclists, thanks to an initiative to identify and improve routes and develop the area as a destination for bicyclists.
Bike Friendly Otsego County will be formally introduced with a ceremony in Catella Park, off of Neahwa Park in the city of Oneonta, at 10 a.m. Monday. The program is sponsored by the Otsego County Planning Department, Otsego County Tourism and the city of Oneonta.
The project also highlights trails in area state parks and local towns and in the city of Oneonta, Al Sosa, program coordinator, said this week.
Sosa headed a task force that has worked on mapping, trails and other goals since April last year. The result represents a tremendous level of cooperation among state, county and city officials and volunteers, plus support from others, including the Oneonta Job Corps Academy in Oneonta, he said.
The project originated with a request for trail maps by Deb Taylor, director of Otsego County Tourism, Sosa said, and then formally began with the appointment by Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller of a task force.
The Oneonta Bike Task Force members were Steven Andrews, director of the city recreation department, James Hawver of the city engineering department, David Hutchison, chairman of the city Environmental Board and Mark Davies, a Hartwick College professor.
Task force goals include promoting Oneonta and the area as a destination for mountain bike enthusiasts, said Sosa, who continues to teach a mountain biking course though retired from the physical education department at the State University College at Oneonta.
Though bicycling has been the focus of the project, he said, the trails actually are multipurpose and can be used for running, hiking, snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing. Improvements to shoulders of state highways will benefit road bicyclists, he said, and efforts by Otsego County and state transportation departments continue to enhance roadways for those bicyclists.
Sosa said there are about 50 miles of trails around Oneonta, including on New Island, and many miles more in the county. He said there are trails in four local state parks _ Gilbert Lake in Laurens, Robert V. Riddell off of exit 17 of Interstate 88, Betty and Wilbur Davis in Westford and Glimmerglass in Cooperstown.
Karen Sullivan, director of the Otsego County Planning Department, and that office staff spent hours working on the maps and related project needs, Sosa said, and SUNY Oneonta and its students also have contributed toward the effort. Hartwick College and Oneonta High School also have allowed access to their trails, he said, and the local state Department of Transportation crews have helped with roadway shoulder enhancements.
Four kiosks will be up in parks to provide maps and information about etiquette for trail use, he said. Kiosks are in Catella Park, Wilber Park and the Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway on Silas Lane and another will be erected at the Homer Folks Forest, he said. The city of Oneonta contributed money toward kiosk costs and other expenses, he said, and Job Corps students have built kiosks.
Signs are going up along some routes, Sosa said, and trails will be rated and marked as to level of difficulty. The trail maps will be accessible on websites for the city of Oneonta and for Otsego County, he said.
The maps and kiosks will promote the trail system and boost awareness of bicycle routes in the county, Sullivan, county Planning Department, director, said.
Erik Scrivener, a planner who works with Sullivan, said the project has created a repository of data about trails in the county. The staff and interns used geographic information systems and other resources to check accuracy of the maps, he said, and new trails and information can be added as routes are created or enhanced.
Sosa said another significant result of the project is formal recognition by the city of its trail system, which allows for funding and maintenance. Last year, the Oneonta Common Council accepted the task force report and recognized the trails, he said, and improvements began with the gate in the corner of Catella Park and a ramp to Lettis Highway near Interstate 88 to improve access to New Island.
The council earmarked about $25,000 for expenses in the project, which continues a collaboration between the city and Sosa that has existed for a number of years, Miller said Wednesday. Recent developments add to improvements already resulting from Sosa's work, he said.
On Monday, Sosa told the Oneonta Parks and Recreation Commission about the trails and the Bike Friendly program, and Tim Catella, commission chairman, thanked Sosa and the task force for working hard on the project. The commission also accepted poster designs for kiosks, pending review by the city attorney and adoption by the Common Council.


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29 October - 1 November 2013
Organisers: Valerio Lucarini (Hamburg / Reading) and Sandro Vaienti (Centre de Physique Théorique, Marseille)
in association with the Newton Institute programme Mathematics for the Fluid Earth
(21 October - 20 December 2013)
Apply (deadline 15 September 2013) | Programme | Participants | Poster Session
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Contributions to the workshop are encouraged in relevant areas and e.g. in the following topics: large deviation theory, extreme value theory, dynamical systems, bifurcations, chaos, predictability, Lyapunov exponents and vectors, data assimilation, multifractal properties of fluid flows, long-term memory, turbulence, stochastic processes, response theory for non-equilibrium systems.
This event will hopefully give impetus for extending the collaboration between meteorologists, climate scientists, physicists, and mathematicians.
Invited speakers will include:
The Registration Package includes admission to all seminars, lunches and refreshments on the days that lectures take place (Tuesday Friday), wine reception and conference dinner, but does not include other meals or accommodation.
Participants on the Registration Package, including organisers and speakers, are automatically included in this event. For all remaining participants who would like to attend, such as Visiting Fellows, programme participants or their guests, the above charge will apply.
Unfortunately we do not have any accommodation to offer so all successful applicants will need to source their own accommodation. Please see the Hotels Combined website for a list of local hotels and guesthouses.
Lunch will be served at Wolfson Court in the Cafeteria from 12:30 to 13:30 on days that lectures take place.
Participants are free to make their own arrangements for dinner.
The Conference Dinner will take place at 19:30 on Wednesday 30 October at Emmanuel College - please see the menu for details. Dress is smart casual. Participants on the Registration Package, including organisers and speakers, are automatically included in this event. All remaining participants are encouraged to attend at a charge for the price of £52 each.
If you are on the dinner list please ensure you arrive by 19:15 at the College.
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July 31, 2014
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Two football players at the University of Charleston have been arrested on drug charges.
According to the school's Sports Information Department, Shaquille Williams and Marcus Schofield, both freshman, have been dismissed from the team. A UC SID spokesperson said both were dismissed due to the school's "zero tolerance policy dealing with any issues regarding student conduct."
Williams and Schofield were charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Both men were booked at the South Central Regional jail Thursday night.


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For questions about this blotter, email Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch editor Lindsey Davidson.


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BARS & CLUBS: Places to go
EDITOR'S NOTE: Email Bars & Clubs listings to email@example.com. Information is due 10 days in advance of publication.
Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar: 135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach
KoKo Ray, 8 p.m. Feb. 7. Larry Rich 3 p.m., Greg Roche 8 p.m., Feb. 8. Michael Mac 3 p.m., Reid Frost 8 p.m., Feb. 9. Larry Stokes 2 p.m., Greg Roche 7 p.m., Feb. 10. Swamp Donkie, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Feb. 6 Brigid's Cross 7 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays. Live music nightly. Information: 941-778-4849.
Joyland: 6424 14th St. W., Bradenton
Line dance classes 7-9 p.m. and DJ all night Wednesdays. DJ Trevor and live music Fridays and Saturdays, doors open at 7 p.m. Information: 941-756-6060 or www.joylandcountry.com.
New Attitudes: 3601 14th St. W., Bradenton
Ricci D, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. DJ Flipmode, 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Information: 941-896-8850.
Tommy Knockers Saloon: 5627 14th St. W.
Dancing and karaoke with DJ Scott and Beverly, 9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Information: 941-752-3535.
Kojak's Rib House: 1631 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto
Liz and Doc, Feb. 5. Steve Arvey with Dr. Bob on Thursdays. Music starts at 7 p.m. Information: 941-729-8986.
Applebee's: 4638 S.R. 64, Bradenton
Trivia with Game Show Trivolution, 8 p.m. Tuesday. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Applebee's: 5908 18th St. E., Ellenton
Trivia with Game Show Trivolution, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Saturday.
Applebee's: 4301 Cortez Road, Bradenton
Karaoke, 10 p.m. Tuesday. Trivia with Game Show Trivolution, 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Aces Live: 4343 Palma Sola Blvd., Bradenton
Biscuit Miller and the Mix, 9 p.m. Feb. 8; $8-$12. Wayland and Sugar Phix, 9 p.m. Feb. 9; $3. Ship of Fools, 5 p.m. Feb. 10 (no cover). Free juke box, 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays. R.J. Howson Band, 8 p.m. Wednesdays (no cover). Information: 941-795-3886 or www.AcesLiveMusic.com.
Arts and Eats: 1114 12th St. W., Bradenton
Open Mic, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Donna, Thursdays. Michael Welch, Fridays. Live music Saturday nights. Information: 941-201-6647.
The Beachhouse Restaurant: 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach
Live music most nights, 6-10 p.m. Information: 941-779-2222.
Bubbas Too Bar and Grill: 5435 15th St. E., Bradenton
Karaoke with Faye, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. Saturdays. Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays. Pool tournaments, 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 941-756-3237.
CaddyShak Bar and Grille: 6600 River Club Blvd., Lakewood Ranch
Karaoke with Tim's Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 941-567-6197.
Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill: 6218 Cortez Road
Kettle of Fish 6-10 p.m., Katalyst 10 p.m.-midnight, Feb. 8. The Groove, 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 9. Terry Helm, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 10. Doug Bidwell, 6-10 p.m. Mondays. TC & The Troublemakers, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Jay Crawford, 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Rye Road Duo, 8-10 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 941-794-2489 or www.clancysirishsportspub.com.
Cork's Cigar Bar: 425 Old Main St.
DJ Night with Rafferty, 10 p.m. Saturdays. Doug Demming and the Jewel Tones, 8:30 p.m. Sundays. Muffin Men, 8 p.m. Mondays. Trivia, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Information: 941-744-2589 or www.corkscigarbar.com.
Cortez Clam Factory: 10104 Cortez Road
Live music most nights. Information: 941-798-9898.
Cortez Kitchen: 4528 119th St. W., Cortez
Danny P, Feb. 7. R.J. Howson, Feb. 8. Franki Lombardi Trio, Feb. 9. Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones, Feb. 10. Live entertainment Friday-Sunday. Information: 941-798-9404.
D.Coy Duck's: 5410 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach
Live music Friday and Saturday. Information: 941-778-5888.
Drift In No. 1: 120 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach
Janine, 8-11 p.m. Mondays. Russ, 7-11 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Chip, 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays. Will Scott, 8 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. Mystery band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays. Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sundays. Information: 941-778-9088.
Drift In No. 2: 2709 Cortez Road, Bradenton
Mike McConnell, 8 p.m.-midnight Mondays. Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Faultline, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays. Information: 941-755-9825.
The Factory (formerly known as Banana Factory): 6916 U.S. 41, Bradenton
Live music Fridays-Saturdays. Karaoke with Steve, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Information: 941-758-5249.
Grizzly's Den: 2505 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton
Live music Fridays-Saturdays. Information: 941-896-3156.
The Last Call Tavern: 2604 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton
Cindy Williams Benefit, dart tournament, live music and cook-out, Feb. 9. Free pool and steel tip dart tournament Tuesdays. Weenie Wednesdays. Ladies Night Thursdays. Soft tip dart tournament Fridays. Information: 941-744-1586.
Mannatees Sports Grill: 7423 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Poker nights, Mondays. Trivia nights with Steve-O, Tuesdays. Ladies nights, Wednesdays. Billy Rice, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Democracy, Fridays in September. NFL, Sundays. Information: 941-794-1400
Ortygia: 1418 13th St. W., Bradenton
Blues on the Patio, 4-8 p.m. Sundays. Information: 941-741-8646
Papa Joe's Sports Bar: 1242 Whitfield Ave.
Tommy Devine and Darren Falterman 7-11 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke with DJ Steve 8 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. Dakota Rose 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays. NFL Football on Sundays. Information: 941-727-0820.
Peggy's Corral: 4511 U.S. 41 N., Palmetto
Mac McConnell 2-6 p.m. and karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays. Free pool Tuesdays. Information: 941-729-5442 or www.peggyscoral.net.
Pier 22, Twin Dolphin Marina: 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton
Live music nightly. Information: 941-748-8087.
Polo Grill and Bar: 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch
Franky Catalina, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Ethan Alexander, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Fridays live music on the Patio 6-9 p.m. Piano bar open 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Information: 941-782-0899 or pologrillandbar.com.
Riverhouse Reef and Grill: 995 Riverside Drive, Palmetto.
Live entertainment 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturdays. 4-7 p.m. Happy Hour daily. Information: 941-729-0616.
Sandbar Restaurant: 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria
Live music most nights. All performances 6-10 p.m. Information: 941-778-0444.
Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar: 801 Riverside Drive E., Bradenton
Whiskey Blind, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 9. Ricci Dagaetano, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 1:30 p.m. Sundays. Danny Fox, 6 p.m. Mondays. Taylor and Taylor, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Live music most nights. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. daily. Information: 941-746-8700.
Woody's River Roo: 5717 18th St. E., Ellenton
Taylor and Taylor, 6 p.m. Feb. 7. Jimi Banks 4-7 p.m., Hot Ice 7-11 p.m., dance party 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 8. Robert Garcie 2 p.m., Big Daddy 7 p.m., dance party, 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 9. Jack Tamburin 1 p.m., Joel Fisher 5 p.m., Feb. 10. Tom and Bob, 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Music most nights. Information: 941-722-2391 or www.woodysriverroo.com.
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre: 3333 N. Tamiami Trail
David Brenner, Feb. 7. Helen Keaney, Feb. 8-10. Michelle Harrington and Ken Miller, Feb. 13-17. Black Diamond Burlesque, Feb. 14. Live comedy acts. Shows run Wednesday-Sunday at 7 p.m. with added late shows Friday-Saturday at 9:15 p.m. Information and reservations: 941-925-3869 or www.mccurdyscomedy.com.
Michael's On East: 1212 East Ave. S.
Joe Micals performs the hits of Neil Diamond, Tony Bennett, Billy Joel and more at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Information: 941-366-0007.
Fresh Start Cafe: 630 S. Orange Ave.
Rochelle Seldin performs on piano on Fridays "Piano Bar Nights." Soloists and sing-alongs are welcome. Information: 941-373-1242.
The Blue Rooster: 1525 Fourth St.
Information: 941-388-7539.
Five O'Clock Club: 1930 Hillview St.
The Boneshakers and sToneFish, Feb. 8. The Boneshakers, Feb. 9. Super Bot, Sundays. Al Fuller blues jam, Mondays. The Cherry Bombs on Tuesdays. Come Back Alice and Tony Tyler Band on Wednesdays. Democracy on Thursdays. Except where otherwise noted bands start at 10 p.m. daily. Admission is $3 for Friday and Saturday shows. Information: 941-366-5555.
The Gator Club: 1490 Main St.
The Cherry Bombs on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Boneshakers on Fridays. Information: 941-366-5969 or www.thegatorclub.com.
Hotel Indigo: 1223 Boulevard of the Arts
Jazz Club of Sarasota Jam Sessions with Jerry Eckert, Dave Hubbell and David Pruyn, 3-5:30 p.m. Sundays; $5 guests, free to participating musicians. Indigo blues night, 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Information: 941-487-3818 or www.hotelindigo.com.
Mattison's City Grille: Corner of Lemon and Main streets
Debbie Keeton Jazz Quartet, 7-10 p.m. Sundays. Tropix, 6-10 p.m. Mondays. Jennifer Leigh and her New Digs, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. Local band of the week, 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays. The Venturas, 7:30-11 p.m. Thursdays. Local band of the week, 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays. The TC Allen Band, 7:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. Information: 941-330-0440.
Mr. Beery's Craft Beer Bar: 2645 Mall Drive, Gulfgate
Trivia night, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Classic Vinyl Nights with DJ Eric and DJ Whitney, 8 p.m. Fridays. Information: 941-343-2854.
Ocean Blues: 1936 Hillview St.
Ocean Blues Jam, Sundays. David Smash, Mondays. R.J. Howson, Mike Koch and the Ocean Blues Revue, Tuesdays. Information: 941-366-3010 or www.oceanblues.net.
Darwin's on 4th: 1525 Fourth St., Sarasota
SRQ Ladies Night with DJ Imminent, 9 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 941-343-2165.
Mattison's Forty One: 7275 S. Tamiami Trail
Scott McFarlin, 6 p.m. Thursdays. Debbie Keeton, 6 p.m. Fridays. Sidney Wingfield, 6 p.m. Saturdays. Joe Thayer, 6:30 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays. Rob Satori, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: 941-921-3400 or www.mattisons.com.
Improv Comedy Theater and Restaurant: 1600 E. Eighth Ave., C-112
All shows 21 and older, except the 10:30 p.m. Friday show, and are non-smoking. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Information: 813-864-4000 or www.improvtampa.com.


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I'm glad the NFL season is finally over. Now I won't have to sit through any more wretched renditions of the National Anthem until at least next September.
Almost every week during the Bills season, I cringed as another young female singer overdid the anthem. It became a sad cliche after awhile. Who could do the best job of lingering on the words "baaaannneer yeeettt waaayyyaayyyaaayyyyayyyvvvve"? Couldn't they just give us a simple version and be done with it?
Well, Christina Aguilera outdid them all Sunday night. Her version might have been the worst I've ever heard. She overdid it (look, I have a great voice, America!). She forgot the words. She inserted her own to cover up the mistake. And of course, she began it "Whoa say can you see ... "
It's "Oh say," damn it! Not "Whoa say"! Is it too much to ask for a singer to actually read the thing and, you know, practice a little bit ahead of time?
I mean, if they insist on hammering us over the head with patriotism at the Bowl and acting as if the NFL rules were included in the Bill of Rights, they might want to back it up by making sure the anthem singer shows some respect for the song. It's repulsive when singers make it about their oh-so-golden voices, rather than belting it out with modesty and class and maybe even the correct notes.
If it's about patriotism and America, how about having a serviceman do it? They always seem to perform the most noble and dignified versions. Or a college a cappella group. Anything but a single, self-absorbed entertainer trying to measure up to the incredible hype of a Super Bowl. The National Anthem should rise about the crassness, not contribute to it.
Aguilera reportedly left Texas soon after her performance, she was so upset. But not after she issued a statement expressing the hope that everyone could "feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through."
Actually, Chris, it didn't. If you wanted people to feel your love for the nation, you should have tried to get it right, instead of butchering it. You're a big-time entertainer. I can't believe it was nerves.
This will probably ensure that we never have a live anthem again at a Super Bowl. It's sad, but if that's what it takes to make sure we never have to suffer through another of these, so be it. Maybe they can use pre-recorded anthems for the Bills' games, too.


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RALEIGH — The federal government is questioning the way the state uses federal money to oversee community mental health care. The answers have the potential to upend the regional managed care system the state has developed with local governments.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services sent the state a letter in late October about the regional mental health offices. Under a state law passed in 2011, 10 regional offices receive a lump sum of Medicaid and state money to pay providers to treat people with mental illnesses, addictions and developmental disabilities.
The state has contracts with the regional offices to manage the money and networks of providers.
The letter from CMS says that the job the regional offices do should either be put out to bid so businesses could compete with counties for the work, or the counties should be paid based strictly on the work they do under a contract where they arent responsible for cost overruns.
We recognize that changing a long-standing delivery system will take time and potentially state legislation, the letter said. We know the process begins with a frank discussion of these issues, which we would like to schedule in the near future.
These suggested changes would partly unravel a mental health system that is still evolving and which local governments and providers are still adjusting to.
Either way, its a substantial change, said Bob Hedrick, executive director of the N.C. Providers Council.
Julie Henry, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Health and Human Services, said the state is in conversations with federal officials about their concerns, but has not met with them yet.
We were very surprised by the letter, DHHS said in a statement, which called the regional offices important partners in our behavioral health system.
Meanwhile the mental healthcare landscape continues to shift. Leaders of the regional offices announced Friday at their convention in Pinehurst that they were prepared to consolidate, forming four offices from 10. No timetable or regional boundaries were announced.
The state has been encouraging consolidation to increase efficiency.
In her convention address, DHHS Secretary Dr. Aldona Wos said she met with regional office leaders Friday morning and was impressed with their commitment to consolidating and improving services for our citizens. I appreciate their effort and dedication to making our system stronger.
Bonner: 919-829-4821; Twitter: @Lynn_Bonner


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ASHEVILLE — Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had never heard of Mark Price, one of the Charlotte Bobcats new assistant coaches.
But young players often watch Hardwood Classics, an NBA-produced show that features some of the great games of all time. Bobcats owner Michael Jordan appears on Hardwood Classics as often as the basketball teams at North Carolina and Duke appear on network TV. When Jordan played for Chicago he did some of his best work against Prices Cleveland Cavaliers.
Thats Jordan up there above the rim. Closer to the ground is Price, a 6-foot (almost) point guard. Price was a deft passer (an average of 6.7 assists during his career) with one of the truest shots in NBA history.
Price, 49, played 12 seasons. He made first-team all-NBA in 1993 and four times played in the NBA all-star game.
But he retired in 1998. Kidd-Gilchrist was born in 1993.
Im getting texts from players saying, Coach, I saw you do this, Coach, I saw you do that, Price says Wednesday from a courtside chair at Kimmel Arena after the Bobcats practice. Fame is fleeting, we all know that. Guys will say, Hey you were fast. I know I dont look like much now. People look at me and say, He played in the NBA?
In pickup games, Price looked like the guy youd volunteer to guard.
If he can pass his shooting wisdom on to the Bobcats, hell look like an exceptional hire.
Last season Charlotte shot 42.5 percent, last in the NBA. Price shot 47.2 percent for his career.
Last season Charlotte shot 75 percent from the line, 18th in the NBA. Price shot 90.4 percent for his career.
Last season, Charlotte shot 33.5 percent from the three-point line, 27th in the 30-team league. Price shot 40.2 percent for his career.
You can impart some of it, Price says. Ive worked with a lot of guys and helped a lot of guys. And every guy is a little bit different. I think you can help guys be good shooters. I dont know that you can help guys be great shooters.
You become a great shooter not simply with great form, exceptional balance and a quick release.
Says Price: I remember one reporter said, OK, so you miss six shots in a row, what are you thinking? I said Im thinking of making my next six. He said, Yeah? Yeah. Thats the mentality I had to have. I believe in the way I shoot the ball so I had the confidence that even if I missed a few shots the next shot was going in.
Prices father coached basketball. When the elder Price was an assistant with the Phoenix Suns, Price would go to games consumed by what he saw.
It was funny, he says. My mom would say most 10-year-olds are antsy and run around and dont pay attention to the game. She said I would sit and really watch everything that went on and go home and try to emulate guys.
A basket was attached to the top of the garage and Price would shoot until the ball was lost in the evening sky.
Were you the best shooter in the NBA?
Well, in my own mind, yeah, he says.
He looks uncomfortable so I add: Price says modestly.
There were a lot of good shooters back then but I think if you dont believe youre the best youll never be the best, he says. I would have put my marksmanship against anybody. Seemed like there were really good shooters, more back then than even today.
Who was the competition? Price names Larry Bird and Dell Curry. Curry, who like price is 49, is a Bobcats TV commentator.
If youre the best shooter in the NBA, youre probably the best shooter in the world.
I guess I hadnt really thought about it much in those terms, says Price.
Price worked with Bostons Rajon Rondo, who had no shot when he came out of Kentucky. Rondo shot 41.8 percent as a rookie and 49.2 percent his second season. Price works extensively with Kidd-Gilchrist, a second-year player also out of Kentucky.
Its more technique oriented with them, says Price. They have some flaws in the technique of their shot so Im trying to help them get to a better place.
The off-season is when Price performs major surgery. Training camp is more outpatient. Shots are amended, not destroyed, confidence enhanced, not shattered.
Says Kidd-Gilchrist as he walks to the teams bus: We work every night and every day. I trust him. He trusts me.
Price also works with point guard Kemba Walker. He says Walkers technique is pretty good. With him, its footwork, balance, being prepared to shoot the ball. I guess I can relate to Kemba because his game reminds me a little bit of the way I played. I feel like I can really help him see some things he hasnt seen before.
When the Bobcats have shooting contests, who wins?
Probably Ben Gordon, says Price. Bens a really good shooter.
Could you or Curry handle him?
Well, Bens in a groove right now, says Price.
Price doesnt want to say it, but he has to.
In our prime? Price asks. Thats another thing.
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Spring Gallery Schedule 2014
January 30 - February 27: Art + Design Faculty Exhibition
March 13 - April 10: Art + Design Student Exhibition
May 8 - May 17: 2014 Spring Senior Exhibition
All events are free and open to students, faculty, and the general public.
The gallery located at 100 East Stadium, next to Clark Hall at the end of Spruce Street.
For more information, contact the gallery at 985-549-5080.
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Monday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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(985) 549-5080
The Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery is devoted to the presentation of national and regional exhibitions of contemporary art, lectures and workshops. The gallery is part of the Fine and Performing Arts Department and as such provides a forum for contemporary art for students, the city of Hammond and residents of the North Shore.
Exhibitions and educational programs at SLUCAG connect students with opportunities to engage with artworks and artists while giving them insight into current directions in contemporary art.
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