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The one thing I like about commuting to my internship is I get to see different people from all sorts of walks of life. The one thing I realized is that problems like racial tension is still prevalent in daily life even in the most minuscule way. Discrimination of all sorts still permeates our society. But at the end of the day, what makes me happy is to see the human spirit of kindness and acceptance.
So I've been seeing and hearing people say that, we[filipinos] are being too prideful and proud about this Pacman loosing to Bradley. Just to make a point, this is not even about the fact that Pacman is filipino and that we think he deserves to win all his fight. Clearly we support him, which is deeply rooted in the filipino culture and values. Like any sports fan, filipinos support and react based on merit. Prior this fight, Pacman did pretty bad on his last fight and majority of the Filipinos I knew were disappointed and thought he really didn't deserve to win. So again, don't think we are supporting him because we are prideful. We are supporting him because it is what is right. Injustice was served due to capitalistic mentality that exploits people. If sports analyst and many people[not just filipinos] say that Pacman should have won then there must be something fishy with the results.
So we all have been watching Jesse Sanchez with the hopes of her being given the title as American Idol. Unfortunately, Jessica did not win the title; however, I truly believe she will succeed in her endeavor with the music industry.
So during the Jessica frenzy, I got a spoiler alert way before most people. Philippine News has been tracking the American Idol progress like a hawk so I found out two hours before AI premiered in the west coast. I briefly read comments, which show their sadness of Jessica not being crowned the new idol, some are boastful of Jessica's achievements even calling her, OUR OWN AMERICAN IDOL. I did see some comments, which I thought, were problematic. One comments was "Hindi kasi siya pure American," which loosely translates to, She did not win because she is not a pure American, how unfortunate. Another problematic comment I saw was, "American Idol, it's in the title."First, we should be proud of Jessica of her achievements no matter what, it is the first time that someone of Filipino descent made it to the top two of American Idol. Furthermore, this is an amazing achievement for someone her age. Second, the idea that permeates within Filipino culture is that American means being White or Black only. This paradigm forgets to include other communities of color, which have contributed to our conceptualization of American. To me, being American does not lie in skin color, immigration status, age, gender, etc. I define American as individuals who contribute and have roots in the United States. With a comment on the latter opinion, yes, the title is American Idol so does that mean Jessica is not American because she is of Filipino and Mexican descent. I think people forget that everyone in the United States have immigrant roots. Whites and Blacks are not natives of the U.S. The American identity is a modern one that is fluid. It is a unique national identity that many other nations do not have. This does not mean that Americans are exception but rather different.
I wish Jessica all the best. I know she will be successful when she gets signed and releases her album. She is truly talented and she will go far.
Dear Overtly Religious People in the Philippines,
You say Lady Gaga is "Evil" and she works for the devil. I say she is different and promotes equality and acceptance, something I believe God wants all of us to know and live by. How "Christian" of you to judge people, don't we hear constantly that God is the only one who has the right to judge us? I respect your views but before you go criticizing people and judging them, you should ask yourself, would Jesus want me to act this way? How come you don't act like this when it comes to popular culture in the Philippines which promotes similar "sinful" things. Think before you act, you don't want to contradict yourself.
This Little Monster. :p
Manny Pacquiao, the people's champ, or he is really? Recently, Pacquiao had an interview with Examiner.com to show his dissatisfaction for President Obama's support for same sex marriage. I would like to point out that, in my opinion, the issue of same sex marriage is an issue of equality rather than a religious issue. The way I view it is that, everyone deserves the right to love and have the ability to be legally acknowledged as a couple. I do not support same sex marriage just for the sake of agitating norms but rather I advocate for what is right. We are all humans, we should not deprive others the ability to be legally recognized as a couple just because they do not fit our heteronormative definition of a couple. More than anything else, I disagree with depriving human beings the same capabilities as heterosexual couples. Gay or Straight, these people were lucky enough to find a person to love, who are we to deprive individuals the right to make decisions about their own life. If we cannot recognize same sex couples as legal couples with rights that married couples have, we should not even have marriage contracts. A marriage contract is a legal agreement between two individuals, which the state and federal government recognizes as a legitimate agreement and is subject to disciplinary action if broken.
Back to Pacman. He quotes the bible to argue why in his view, same sex marriage is an abomination. "If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads." Cool, I respect your view. However, where do you come off saying that people deserved to be treated violently merely for the fact that they are different from what you expect. Pacman says, "God's words first … obey God's law first before considering the laws of man." With all due respect, sir, not everything works in similarity to Philippine society. The Philippines is known to be a strong Catholic valued nation, something we can see in Filipino culture and the Filipino diaspora. Pacman forgets to realize that American and Philippine societies are different entities. Though both are modern nations, we run on different terms. The idea of separation of state and church has been long established in America; however, in the Philippines, the Catholic Church has a strong hold on Philippine politics and life. The influence of the Catholic Church is evident in the execution of EDSA's People Power Revolution as well as the impeachment of various Philippine politicians. In my opinion, Pacman forgets to realize this difference because of his overt pride for the Filipino culture and tradition. Do not get me wrong, I applaud his love for his people; however, I do not tolerate using cultural values to hate and oppress other people. For someone who typically advocates for marginalized individuals he sure is doing a horrible job being an advocate for the LGBTQ community as well as women. His conservative stance on the Philippine Reproductive Health Bill waged a war on women by saying they have no right to choose for their own bodies. His opinion wages as war on the LGBTQ community by saying, you are different so you do not deserve proper treatment. In my opinion, his views are not far off from a Hitler mentality. Next thing you know he will write a bill segregating Queers and Straight people or worse depriving LGBTQ people of civil rights.
I do think Pacman made a bad move on his part. Filipinos are typically prideful of their own people. However, he just made enemies with LGBTQ Pin@ys. Before it was a cultural obligation to watch and support Pacman but due to his bigoted opinion, I will not be supporting him as much. I cannot discredit him for what he has done in bringing pride to the Filipino people but I will not be as I was before, which was an avid supporter. As of now, I am on the fence about supporting him. It is just hard to separate Pacman the Boxer from Pacman the Politician. Then again, I was never in support of his decision to run for office. I hope that he does not run for president or my world would turn upside down.
I think Kurt did Whitney Houston justice when he sang, I Have Nothing.
"I will never understand how Latino is an ethnic group, but if it is, why aren't Filipinos considered Latino? The Philippines became part of the Spanish Empire in the 16th Century, and much of the vocabulary of Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines, derives from Spanish. Also, many Filipinos have Spanish surnames and are descended from Spanish conquerors, settlers, merchants and sailors."
As I read the article on the SF Gate website about the growth of the Asian population in the Bay Area as well as the changing demographics of the United States, I couldn't help but read this comment[posted above]. For me it's been a question that has come up a few times. Why is it that Filipinos are considered Asians and or Pacific Islander[depending on one's self identification] instead of Latinos? It's evident that Spanish/Mexican tradition and culture has sipped it's way through what we know and love as Filipino culture. Although many Filipinos have Spanish last names and some have strong Spanish blood flowing in their veins, it's not enough to identify Filipinos with in the Latino bracket. The Filipino culture and people is diverse in it's own ways. The mixture of various South East Asian and Chinese influence with in the culture contributes to the degree of diversity of Filipinos. I think alot of people tend to forget, that the Spaniards aren't the only ones who influenced and colonized the Philippines. I think there's a phenomenon that a group will be labeled as Hispanic/Latino as long as a presence of Spanish colonization is evident From a personal stance, I do not consider Filipinos to belong to the Hispanic/Latino bracket because Filipinos are of Malay/southeast Asian origins. Prior to the discovery of the Philippines[a land named after King Philip of Spain], unoccupied Philippines was not the nation state that we know. I like to look at things in a Biological and Anthropological perspective when it comes to this question. I think the hardest things for many Filipinos to answer is ,"
What are we [with respect to racial labels]?
It really bothers me when students of color call student protesters idiotic for yelling and protesting. Just because you lived a privileged life and don't understand the struggles of many student of colors and other students struggling to pursue their higher education, it doesn't give you the right to be negative about them. It's not like they just protest to be a disturbance, they do it for you, for me, for others who want to have the ability to pursue higher education. You maybe able to pay your tuition now but when the day comes, you'll realize these people are fighting for your education.
There's a way of correcting people's information without sounding aggressive. If you pursue that kinda style, I'm sorry but I show no mercy especially when you are wrong. We are here to help each other out not to attack one another.
I am enjoying[reading] this healthy debate on facebook. Tagalog v. Filipino? What is the national language of the Philippines? I [personally] say I speak Tagalog because that's the dialect that I know.But someone pointed out that the Filipino language is ever changing adapting words from other languages, etc. Also, I like this argument because the term Filipino is more inclusive, we should use this term when referring to the Philippine national language. This term is inclusive because it includes the adaptability of the language meaning taking words from various filipino dialects into the vernacular. What I really like about it is that it acknowledges the evolution of the language as well as being aware of the various dialects in the Pilipin@ culture. Not alot of people know that according to the Philippine constitution[article XIV sec.6], Filipino is the national language of the Philippines


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Choreographer Merce Cunningham has died at age 90. Read more on Merce Cunningham's life and death below. Cunningham is known for revolutionizing modern dance. Merce began working with composer Jon Cage in 1944, after dancing with the pioneer of modern dance, Martha Graham.
Merce formed his own company in 1953 and choreographed more than 200 works during his career. "Merce revolutionized the visual and performing arts — not for the sake of iconoclasm, but for the beauty and wonder that lay in exploring new possibilities," said Trevor Carlson, Cunningham Dance Foundation's executive director.
"Merce saw beauty in the ordinary, which is what made him extraordinary," he said.
Merce Cunningham died peacefully in his home of natural causes.
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Appreciating Freshly Grown Simplicity in Pescadero, California
The Phipps Farm, a Pescadero fixture since 1969, gave birth to the Country Store in 1978—started by some of the Phipps children as a side project. It has since expanded and grown to be quite an eclectic location. They have a huge selection of dried beans, the colors brilliant against the white bins, a nursery with birds, bamboo, and guinea pigs, and a picnic area behind the store that has become a veritable museum to retired tractors. Berry picking is popular in the summer months, and they sell homemade jams year round. They don't use a cigar box as a cash register anymore, but they haven't strayed far from the simple and honest country life.


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Rhode Island loves its clear chowder. Here's a recipe shared in 2002 by Roger's Family Restaurant in Somerset.
Back in 2007, Au Bon Pain's chef Thomas John shared the recipe for Italian Wedding Soup. A woman whose son was in Children's Hospital in Boston requested the recipe for the Chef's Secret column.
I'd like to try making the crepes that are filled with Nutella hazelnut spread - they are unbelievably good! Also, as a side dish, I would love to find out how the chef makes the Sweet Potato Hash that's on the menu.
Brick Alley Pub's Clams Portuguese was is a beautiful dish with lots of flavors.
"I enjoy eating cool lunches in the summertime heat, but unfortunately we haven't had much of that lately. I've found a fabulous dish at Greenwich Bay Gourmet in East Greenwich. It's the chicken and nectarine salad."
Chicken & Broccoli Aioli is a lovely summer dish sold at Dave's Marketplace stores.
Polenta with Summer Vegetables shared by chef Beau Vestal, owner of New Rivers in Providence.
Local blueberries will be ready for harvest very soon which reminded me of this Chef's Secret from the talented chef Kerri Kent at the now gone Milano Restaurant in Rehoboth.
Ballard's Inn shared their recipes for a holiday shore dinner a few years back.
Neil Temkin shared the recipes for Apple Crostata and tart dough. And he promised you'll be amazed how easy it is to make.
"I recently ate at Aquilante' s in West Warwick and I had the Pork Napoleon and it was fantastic! I was wondering if you could get the recipe?"
Rhonda D'Alfonso wrote: "I would love to have the recipe for Lentil Bean soup, from Twin's Pizza in North Providence.
Melissa wrote: "I had the most amazing dinner at Avenue N in Rumford and was wondering if the chef would share his recipe for the apple cider brined pork chops.
Lindsey DeFelice wrote: "I've been to Mediterraneo many times prior to my recent visit, but I have to say the Tagliatelle Alla Cardinale surpassed my expectations!"
Ellen Bartkiewicz wrote that for several years, she and her husband enjoyed one of the dishes on the regular menu at Liliana's Italian Restaurant, located in the Holiday Inn at the Tower.
Lou Buonaiuto asked if Spain in Cranston would share their delicious soup recipe for Garlic Soup.
Colleen Kelly wrote: "A friend of mine and I were eating at Temple Downtown restaurant last week and had the most marvelous dish. It was a shrimp and feta appetizer. It was so flavorful and delicious that I would love the recipe if the chef would share it."
Louise Parsons wrote, "I had Grape-Nut pudding yesterday at the Jefferson Diner in Warwick and theirs is the best, bar none, that I have tasted since my mom died 62 years ago."
"Once again I have a request for a favorite restaurant dish. This time it's from Tree House Tavern in Warwick. The crab cakes are absolutely delicious and served with a Creole-type remoulade."
Roger L. Thivierge of Riverside wrote "Would it be possible for you to get the recipe for the Stan Ross Special at Perella's Ristorante in Warren? I've always loved it and wished I could re-create it at home. Thanks."
There are no shortcuts to achieve the layered flavors of the ribs, which are marinated first, then braised and then quickly deep-fried a day later to warm them and add texture. It can be done at home in a wok.
"The corn bread was so moist, delicious, and it contained fresh, tender corn. It was the perfect complement to the spicy jambalaya. Would you be so kind as to request this corn bread recipe from the owners?"
Stephanie Nagle wrote: "I was recently at Vintage and ordered the encrusted tuna. I was wondering if it would be possible to get the recipe? It was delicious! Thanks so much."
Macera's Italian Restaurant in Cranston is one of my favorite hidden gems there in Cranston. The food is home-style but always beautifully seasoned and well prepared. The prices are hard to beat. So I was thrilled when I received a request for their creamy chicken and pasta recipe, called Chicken Victoria.
Linda Santos wrote: "I went to Anthony's Seafood in Middletown. I ordered their Portuguese Fish Chowder. It was outstanding! I would love to make this at home and was wondering if there is a chance you could get that recipe. Thank you so much."
If you want to wow the crowd with a perfect roast, follow the lead of One Bellevue chef Kevin Thiele, above, who runs the kitchens at the Hotel Viking. His crown pork roast recipes have graced my Christmas Day table many times in recent years.
Sara Fava wrote, "My husband and I love Gracie's. Every time we dine there, we have to hold ourselves back from filling up on the Honey Glazed Beer Bread. I would love to surprise my husband with the recipe as he has become quite the bread baker."
Angie Armenise has been sharing Chef's Secret recipes almost since graduating from Johnson & Wales University in 2002 with a degree in culinary arts. Her dishes are diner favorites not just for their comforting nature but for their rich flavors.
One way we can celebrate a chef's life is to remember his recipes. That's what we do today for Brick Alley Pub chef Gary Mathias, who died last week while doing something he loved: fishing.
Pat Affleck wrote: "I had a wonderful meal at Z-Bar on Wickenden Street in Providence. I had an appetizer that was on the nightly special menu called Eggplant Francese. It was so fabulous that I'm still thinking about it a day later."
Rose Mary Grant of Barringon wrote, "My family and I dined at Wilcox Tavern in Charlestown while on vacation last week and loved the Steak Bruschetta appetizer. We were hopeful that the chef might share the recipe. Thank you."
Gloria Sao Bento wrote, "Do you think Top of the Bay Restaurant would share their recipe for their red chowder. I would love it if they would. Thank You."
Yvonne Kelly wrote: "My husband and I frequently dine at Bella Pasta in Pawtucket. The food is consistently fresh and delicious and the service is great; we have never been disappointed. I especially love the Shrimp Rosy. Do you suppose the chef would be willing to share his or her recipe? Thank you so much."
Maryellen Fowler wrote: "Provender in Tiverton has the most wonderful chewy ginger cookies. Do you think you could print the recipe? Thank you."
Danette Bray wrote asking for her all-time favorite restaurant dish from the chef at Crazy Burger.
John Benoit wrote: "My family and I enjoy dining at Marchetti's in Cranston often. ... the one dish that we turn to time and time again to start our meal is their appetizer house special Calamari alla Mama."
It's hard to imagine a more comfortable "Dad" kind of place than Fred & Steve's Steakhouse at Twin River in Lincoln. The booths are roomy, the chairs are big, the silverware and glasses are substantial.
Danette Bray wrote in a recipe request from her new favorite restaurant that she said "just keeps getting better all the time," the Mariner Grille in Narragansett. They have several dishes that everyone claims is "the best," she said. "But it is hard to imagine a better sauce than is on their jambalaya. I can only imagine that having that recipe would inspire a family tradition to keep passing on. Any chance?"
Pearl Nathan of Providence wrote: "Dinner at Pot au Feu the other night brought back to me my first trip to France. My meal started with escargot and ended with Crepe Suzette. Do you think the chef at Pot au Feu would share the recipe with me?"
Linda Empoliti wrote regarding the Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott: "My husband and I went to this restaurant last Saturday evening. I had the George's Bank Scallops with Lobster Corn Pudding. The Lobster Corn Pudding was so delicious. It was light, yet very flavorful, lots of different flavors that worked so well together. I would very much appreciate having the recipe for this pudding. Thank you."
Veals and Peas are a favorite from childhood.
Chardonnay's Restaurant in Seekonk shares their recipe for BBQ Chicken Pizza.
Christina Loomis wrote: "I went to Providence Prime restaurant a few weeks ago and had their sweet potato hash as a side dish. This is the first time I've ever written to a newspaper to try to obtain a recipe, because that's how good this hash was."
The Lodge Pub & Eatery has the a recipe for red clam chowder that's perfect for your next clambake.
Annabelle Moretti wrote: "I recently dined at Amici Bar & Grille and ordered the Black & Blue appetizer, which were crab cakes over squid-ink linguine. It was the most delicious and well-portioned appetizer I have ever had!
Sherri wrote: "My husband and I recently visited the Blue Grotto on Federal Hill in Providence and we had a fantastic meal. My husband raved about how wonderful the braised rabbit was and asked me if I would try it."
Samantha Durand wrote: "Every time I go to Ten Prime for lunch, I promise myself that I am going to order something different, but I always end up ordering the meatloaf wrap. Could you please ask them for the recipe for me and share it with the readers because I would love to re-create it at home! Thank you for your time."
Denise Panichas wrote, "The cake was light and moist with just the right amount of sweetness. It seemed to melt in your mouth."
Jean Green of East Greenwich wrote: "I had an amazing Statler chicken dish at D Carlo restaurant in Smithfield. Do you think the chef could be persuaded to share this delicious recipe? Thanks."
Bob Melucci wrote: "For over 20 years, I have not experienced the same rendition of Boeuf Bourguignon anywhere that Pot Au Feu offers. I consider it my 'Gold Standard.' What's Burke's secret?"
Rose Hogan wrote: "My friends and I gathered at Hemenway's for our annual Christmas get-together. I had their honey-curry dressing on my salad and found it to be one of the best dressings I've ever tasted. Do you think they would share the recipe? Thank you for your time."
Vi McKenna wrote: "We recently had Luigi's Restaurant Chicken Caprese at a party. My daughter has agreed to offer that chicken dish on her buffet. I told her I would prepare it; however, I don't know how to make the sauce."
Angela Trimmel wrote: "Some friends and I had dinner at Hemenway's Dockside several weeks ago. A few of us had the Steak Tips Gorgonzola, an item on their dinner specials menu. We all agreed the meal was outstanding."
Lynn Anne Evans wrote, "Is there a chance that one of the chefs at India would share the recipe for their magnificent spinach and lentil soup?"
Janice Morgan wrote, "Recently, my sister and her husband visited us from Santa Barbara, Calif. We took them to our favorite restaurant, Eleven Forty Nine. They loved it. My sister loves corn bread and she couldn't get enough of it."
Paige Morganti wrote: "Our family recently dined at Main Street Grille in East Greenwich and I was asking the chef about his secret to his delicious macaroni and cheese. Is there any way you can get him to divulge the recipe?"
Joanne Ciullo of Bristol wrote: "My husband and I dine at the Casual Inn often. The food is consistently delicious and fresh. Last week I had their pumpkin soup that was absolutely outstanding. Would you see if the chef would be kind enough to share the recipe? Thanks."
Mary Lemme wrote: "Before its unfortunate demise, Cafe Romanza in Coventry served this wonderful stuffed pumpkin appetizer that we really looked forward to enjoying each fall. Filled with scallops, croutons, and with a wonderful sweetness, it was the perfect way to enjoy the fall season."
C.S. wrote about an amazing harvest soup with a vegetable parm broth she had twice at Bacaro. I asked Brian Kingsford, co-owner/chef of the Providence restaurant, to share, thinking ahead to a first Thanksgiving course.
Lisa Russo wrote "I never had butternut squash until I tried it at Bassett's Inn in Warwick. I'm hooked!"
Bethany Taylor wrote: "I recently attended the Local Farm Dinner at Celestial Café in Exeter and had the most delicious Pumpkin and Red Pepper Bisque. I am absolutely watering at the mouth to make this one at home."
Susan Richardson wrote: "I was wondering if you would be able to contact Russell Morin Catering to request a particular recipe. They served a delicious lobster mac and cheese that was just fabulous."
Kenn Speiser wrote about his favorite Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Horn's in Pawtucket. He said the restaurant "has a fantastic rice chowder with pork called Cháo in Vietnamese. Is it possible for you to get their recipe?"
Jack Lyle of Lincoln wrote that he and his wife, Lori, dined at Mike's Kitchen one night in August. "I was fascinated by one of the specials -- Sole Stuffed with Rabe. It was one of the finest dishes I've ever had anywhere."
Chef David Springett's Rhode Island roots run deep.
M. Rinaldi wrote: "My friend ordered the tenderloin meat loaf with caramelized onions and boursin. I am not a fan of meat loaf, but this looked so good, I had to try it. It was absolutely delicious."
Rosemary Gama of Riverside wrote, "I love corn bread and the best corn bread I have ever had was at Bittersweet Farm in Westport, Mass. Would they be willing to give up their recipe? I would love to have it. Thanks."
Brown University's Faculty Club is a private club and not for public dining. But that changed this month when Brown opened the club to the community for dinner service each Thursday through Sept. 2. It will be offering dinner service on Friday nights come fall.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Providence has eight new items designed in part to broaden the steakhouse's appeal to women.
Johnny Rockets shared the recipe for one of the new breakfast menu items -- I'm Stuffed French Toast, a dish with raspberry preserves, whipped cream and more indulgent ingredients.
Brian Solecki of Rehoboth wrote: "On a recent trip to Newport, we had lunch at The Marina Cafe & Pub .... The cod was fresh and moist, and the batter was the lightest and most flavorful that I have ever tasted."
Ben Clark wrote: "At least half a dozen times a week I walk or run or drive by one of our city's finest restaurants - the Parkside. Each time I go by is an opportunity to ponder the flavor explosion that's known as their Zippy Green Herb Sauce."
Christina of West Warwick wrote: "My husband and I are frequent diners at Pinelli's Café on Quaker Lane. One of my husband's favorite recipes is their Shrimp Gorgonzola served over linguine. I have tried several recipes, but they just don't taste like theirs."
Caramel crème brûlée is to die for, with smooth caramel brulee and whipped cream. We love the rich, deep caramel undertones to this crème brûlée from the Cavallo Point Lodge near Sausalito, Calif.
Terri Adelman wrote, " Last year I attended a dinner and wine tasting hosted by Campus Wines and Local 121. I was served monkfish as the main course. I had never eaten monkfish but it was delicious with a wonderful sauce."
Ron Sion of Cranston wrote asking for the maple-glazed pecan salmon he had at Luigi's Restaurant, 1357 Hartford Ave., Johnston.
Lizzie Celeste wrote, "My husband and I are from Medford, Mass., outside Boston. We drive to Providence multiple times a year to dine at Pot au Feu. Can you please get the recipe for their ratatouille? It was outstanding!"
A funny thing happened on the way to the Chef's Secret recipe for Stracci from Walter's Ristorante d'Italia and chef Walter Potenza. Two women asked for it.
Gina Dias just had to write to me after visiting Cattails City Grill in East Providence, first with her husband, David, and then with a few of her girlfriends. She felt she had made a great discovery.
Gia of North Providence wrote: "Could you please obtain the recipe for chicken soup from The Fire restaurant in North Providence? It is by far the best chicken soup I have ever had. If they would share this recipe with you it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you."
Cream and two types of potatoes are combined for this rich side dish.
When it comes to the Christmas Day table, bring on a spectacular roast! This is no day for an old turkey (been there, done that) or a holiday ham (boring). A big beautiful slab of meat is what many want to see there on the poinsettia tablecloth.
I am wondering if there is any way you could get the recipe for the Twisted Popcorn served at Twist on Angell Street in Providence.
Christy Law Blanchard of Barrington wrote: "My husband and I dined at Le Central in Bristol on Friday, Oct. 30. I ordered the special - duck breast with green beans and a butternut squash and apple flan as the side.
I love chocolate. I don't know why anyone wouldn't adore its rich sweetness.
Sara Wilkinson of East Greenwich said "I am writing to see if you could provide me with the recipe for the Vanilla-Seared Sea Scallops from Vintage in Woonsocket. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated!"
Tom's Market of Coventry sends out one of the best e-mail newsletters you'll ever read. I know the whole point is to share the weekly specials and get shoppers into the store, but it doesn't make me feel like I'm reading advertising.
After hearing about Olive Garden's Italian cooking school, one can't help but get very hungry. So I asked Olive Garden if they could share a recipe. As it happens, the restaurant is featuring Tuscan Garlic Chicken, a dish inspired by the Culinary Institute of Tuscany.
Theresa Lucier wrote that when her niece was visiting from New York City, one of the places they dined at was Minh Hai at 1096 Park Ave., Cranston.
Newport's The Barking Crab Restaurant won the "Most Spirited" people's choice award.
When CAV hosted a 50th Reunion Sunday Brunch for Rhode Island College alumni, guests had choices of many dishes. Owner Sylvia Moubayed was surprised that half the guests selected the crab cake.
Entertaining season is here, and you want something new to wake up your taste buds and impress friends, but you want to do it with a dish that's easy to make.
After reader Tony Marro attended Farm Fresh's Wintertime Farmers' Market at the Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, he noted that the olive bread from Seven Stars Bakery may have been the best bread he'd ever had. He thought it should be considered for the Chef's Secret feature.
Kemmy wrote, "After a high school lacrosse game, three adults and three very hungry lacrosse players stopped at The Fire in North Providence. My husband had a dish that he enjoyed so much he asked if I thought I could try to duplicate for him. It was boneless chicken breast, Italian sausage and potatoes (instead of the ubiquitous pasta), and had a light, lemony/olive oil sauce that he raved about. The Fire does share some of their recipes online, but do you think they might share this one?
Matt Cariglio wrote:"As a regular guest at The Blue Grotto, I love the way they take old school dishes and do new things with them. One of my new favorites is their Vitello con Piselli.
Barbara P. wrote: "I was wondering if you could try to get the hot Apple Cake with warm sauce recipe from Yesterday's in Newport. It's been on their menu for about 25 years, and I know many people have tried to get it (yours truly included) without success. So I'm sure there would be many interested readers if you succeed in this Mission Impossible. Take care. I want my apple cake!"
Yvonne Kelly in Attleboro wrote:"A few weeks ago our family was celebrating a birthday at Hemenway's in Providence. Everything was just delicious; however the sliced Asiago Potatoes were a standout.
Christine Spaziano wrote:"I am a usual suspect at Tammany Hall. However, in the past year I have introduced my mother, Corinne, who in turn has introduced several friends to the pub. All have ordered their Mac & Cheese and raved about it! It is not heavy and does not contain an overwhelming amount of bacon or breadcrumbs.
Jennifer Evora wrote:"I was recently at the Loft at the NYLO Hotel in Warwick. I had their Stuffed Littlenecks and loved it. I was wondering if there was any way that you could help me get the recipe. Thanks!"
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iPhone users beware! Apparently, Apple did not fix all of the bugs in the iOS4 update before releasing the jacked up modification to iPhone users. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the iOS4 is causing users to lose their iPhone-To-Car stereo connection causing one user to listen to "only 3 songs all day because they keep starting over when i (sic) get calls!!!!"
Complaints are simply flooding Apple support forums with iPhone users pleading and demanding for this problem to be fixed as soon as possible.
"Upgraded to iOS4 a few hours ago. Went to my car and plugged it into the USB port of my pioneer stereo and it says 'Not compatible.' My stereo has always worked with my iphone. PLEASE FIX THIS ASAP, APPLE."
"Hi Had the same problem this morning on my way to work. I have a JVC KD-R601 and as most of you are saying it has worked flawlessly with OS3. Tried a hard reset and nothing is curing it. Will there be a further OS update to fix this?"
Apparently, the update isn't the only thing that has caused a fumble. The new iPhone 4 is said to lose signal when held at certain angles or by its sides and the screen is susceptible to a yellow discoloration.
Did Apple jump the gun in releasing the iPhone4 and the iOS4 update? Should they have delayed sales until all of the bugs were worked out? We know how sensitive iPhone users can be when it comes to their phones (we have a slight obsession with our own iPhones) so we would have to agree that this problem is one that should be dealt with immediately. Drop a comment to let us know what you think.


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(WMC-TV) - The arrest of a hit-and-run driver is providing some closure to a Memphis widow.
Ruben Garcia was charged with Malcon Rodgers' murder nearly two years after his death. Mildred Rodgers has waited 18 long months to hear about an arrest in the death of her husband who was killed as he rode his motorcycle on Third Street near Raines Road.
Police also charged Ruben Garcia for driving without a license. Investigators say Garcia was driving a truck belonging to a home remodeling company truck when he hit Rodgers.
Mildred says she did not think anyone would be arrested after 18 months.
"I was very, very shocked, because I didn't hear anything about the case for a very long time," she said.
She says it has been hard for her and her family not having closure.
"It's really hard," she said. "It's almost like someone that left and you don't know what happened ... I'm getting to a place now where I have forgive [the driver] but at the same time I do want justice."
Investigators say Garcia turned in front of Malcon Rodgers. Garcia is being held on a $50,000 bond.
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The type of schedule that Broward County high school students will encounter when classes resume this fall is up in the air, due to a dispute between the school district and the Broward Teachers Union.
In a cost-saving move last year, the district pushed its high schools to adopt a uniform seven-period class schedule. The change added to teacher workload at some schools, and some teachers were unhappy. A dozen Broward high schools, for example, lost their popular "block" scheduling format, in which students took four 90-minute classes each semester.
Superintendent Robert Runcie argued that switching schedules would boost efficiency and allow greater flexibility in the district's efforts to comply with Florida's class-size requirements.
But Broward's teachers, according to their union contract, must approve any schedule change with a two-thirds majority at each individual school.
The new schedules were never approved.
An arbitrator recently ordered the district to reinstate the schedules used two years ago. On Wednesday, the district released a statement signaling it wouldn't back down.
The district "intends to maintain high school schedules for the 2013/14 school year," the statement said.
Now the Broward Teachers Union is mulling its next move.
The union could sue to force the district to comply with the arbitrator's order.
Or the two sides may agree on a compromise during this summer's ongoing contract negotiations.


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It happens every year. All healthcare professionals have learned to anticipate annual changes in Medicare regulations, coding and reimbursement. However, this year's delays and payment uncertainties definitely qualify 2003 as one of the worst years yet for physicians trying to do some financial planning for their practices.
For starters, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2003 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Final Rule on Dec. 31, 2002, two months behind schedule. As a result of that delay, the payment rates for 2003 were amended to take effect on March 1, and 2003 procedures provided prior to that date were to be reimbursed at last year's rates.
The flawed formula that was used to calculate the annual pay updates included a 4.4 percent reduction in the fee schedule conversion factor (CF) across the board. Under that Final Rule, the physician fee CF for 2003 ($34.5920), which adjusted the base calculation for all physician services, was not to become effective until March 1 because of the delay in its release. Services provided on or after Jan. 1 and before March 1 were paid under the 2002 Fee Schedule at the $36.1992 CF.
Without congressional intervention, physicians could well have been facing an overall drop of 18 percent over a four-year period, with CY 2005 fee payments falling below the 1991 Medicare payment scale.
In an attempt to halt the proposed reductions prior to implementation, congressional negotiators agreed in early February to increase Medicare payments to doctors by nearly $49 billion over the next 10 years. Doing so warded off the scheduled March 1 pay cut that many feared could drive thousands of physicians out of the program.
Finally, the agreed-on remedy, beyond maintaining payments at current levels, provided an approximately 1.6 percent increase. This legislative change in Medicare payments was attached to the $395 billion annual appropriations bill that had been delayed for more than four months by partisan battling. The bill, applying to all government departments and program funding, cleared both the House of Representatives and the Senate on Feb. 14. Finally, after waiting for over two months into the year, the Medicare CF of $36.7856 became finalized for professional physician services provided during the period of March 1 through Dec. 31, 2003.
As this issue went to press, CMS was revising its opinion on the effect of the legislation and estimating that Medicare payments to physicians will decline during the years 2004-2007, with a 4.2 percent cut in 2004. This change is due to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), which cuts payments if growth in Medicare patients' use of services exceeds the growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the entire U.S. economy. Physicians are the only medical providers subject to the SGR.
Be Aware Of These Coding Twists
Now there are some answers to the inevitable question: What specific changes are in the wind this year?
CMS finalized the relative value units (RVUs) for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes G0245, G0246 and G0247 for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy that became effective on July 1, 2002.
Specifically, CMS stated these services are provided to those diabetic beneficiaries who are "at risk" for foot care problems but do not have an injury or illness of the foot. You should use the appropriate CPT codes (for example, E/M service, debridement service) for any service you provide to a diabetic beneficiary who has an illness or injury to the foot (for example, foot pain, foot ulcer, foot infection).
This year's CMS changes contain both new codes and revisions to existing codes. CMS has confirmed its determination that CPT Code 97602 for active wound care is already included in the work and practice expenses of CPT Code 97601, and typically the patient has the dressing placed over the wound. It determined the services included in Code 97602 are contained in the work and practice expenses of CPT Code 97022 for whirlpool application. In essence, CMS finalized its decision that Code 97602 is a bundled service and should not be paid separately.
New HCPCS Codes G0281-G0283 have been established to implement the coverage determination for electrical stimulation in wound care. Medicare does not presently cover G0282. Keep in mind that CMS has directed practitioners to avoid using the CPT Code 97032 for any wound care. Medicare also presently identifies electromagnetic stimulation to one or more areas (G0295) as a non-covered service.
An Update On Coding For Shockwave Therapy
In response to multiple requests from CMS contractors to establish a national payment amount, CMS had inaccurately considered CPT Category III Code 0020T for extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). CMS officials had said that ESWT was "similar to other physical therapy modalities" involving the plantar fascia and had designated it to be paid on the therapy fee schedule.
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) both worked hard to successfully have that inappropriate determination withdrawn from the 2003 Medicare Fee Schedule and re-evaluated.
CPT Codes: Key Changes You Need To Know
In addition to dealing with the fluctuating dictates from CMS, podiatric practices also are challenged to ensure their adherence to the most current annual changes in CPT codes. Some of the more significant 2003 coding changes that your practice needs to be aware of are presented below.
The American Medical Association CPT benign and malignant lesion excision codes guidelines have been changed significantly for CY 2003. Under the new guidelines, one should determine the code by measuring the greatest clinical diameter of the apparent lesion plus the margin required for complete excision. In other words, the lesion diameter plus the most narrow margins required equal the excised diameter.
The excised diameter is the same whether you have repaired the surgical defect in a linear fashion or reconstructed it (e.g., with a skin graft). You should report each excised lesion separately.
The 2003 malignant lesion guidelines also contain additional coding directives regarding frozen section pathology and any additional excision during the same operative session. Re-excision during the post-op period of the primary excision should include the "-58" modifier.
A Heads-Up On Coding For Injections
The intent behind the 2003 revisions to the descriptors for the CPT Code Series 20550-20553 was to have physicians report codes 20552 and 20553 one time per session, regardless of the number of injections or muscles they injected. You should report codes 20550 and 20551 one time when you have performed multiple or single injections to a single tendon sheath, ligament, tendon origin or tendon insertion. Report injections to multiple tendon sheaths, tendon origins, tendon insertions or ligaments one time for each injection.
The CPT Code 20612 was created this year to separate the aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) from Codes 20550, 20600 and 20605.
Other Coding Essentials
The CPT Code 27870 previously was used to report an ankle arthrodesis performed by any method. However, a code descriptor change in 2003 removed "any method" from the nomenclature to clarify that the code intent involves only an "open" surgical approach. CPT Code 29899 has been added in 2003 CPT to identify the arthroscopic ankle fusion procedure.
The CPT Code 29540 for applying strapping has been clarified by a descriptor change that now says you can report the code for "strapping, ankle and/or foot."
The 2003 CPT has also deleted all language within the modifier descriptors referencing the use of five-digit modifier codes (e.g., 09959 can no longer be used as an alternative to modifier "-59").
Ms. Bradford is the Director of the Department of Socioeconomics and Practice Management for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She is the author of two textbooks on ICD-9-CM coding for physician offices. For additional information, please contact Ms. Bradford at ACFAS headquarters, 847-292-2237, ext. 322, or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com [3] or firstname.lastname@example.com [4].
Editor's Note: For a related article, see "Maximize Your Reimbursement: A Guide To Billing In Diabetic Care," in the March issue of Podiatry Today or visit the archives at www.podiatrytoday.com [5].
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Ever since Americans became familiar with the term "subprime mortgage," the housing market has loomed large as both a primary cause and a continuing source of the economy's struggles. Two of the nation's leading housing market scholars see a way out, however. In May, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland invited these professors to discuss the state of the national housing market, its role in the economic recovery, and possible policy actions to address the housing sector's problems.
Reducing household debt
Amir Sufi, a professor of finance at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, argues that housing is in fact the key to understanding how the recession spread across the United States and how addressing its problems now can speed the economy's growth.
Financial bubbles have come and gone throughout history. According to Sufi, the housing bubble was made particularly onerous thanks in part to three key ingredients:
Right now, households that need the money the most can't get it, and because of the glut of vacant properties, lower interest rates don't help builders as much as they usually would.
- First, high levels of debt are associated with housing. (Even the former industry standard of a 20 percent down payment today seems quaint in the wake of zero-down mortgages that presaged the crisis.)
- Second, housing is an illiquid asset. So even home equity isn't something that homeowners can readily tap. As of 2007, home equity represented the majority of net worth for homeowners, even for those up to the 90th percentile of the income distribution, Sufi noted, citing the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances. This means that even the vast majority of American homeowners, including those typically considered well off, had more than half of their wealth tied up in their homes.
- And finally, households with the largest propensity to consume have higher debt ratios, Sufi argues. When the housing crisis hit, there was a dramatic jump in the ratio of U.S. housing debt to value, and the households with the largest consumption were hit hardest. Of course, they weren't the only ones who suffered, but the aggregate impact of their troubles sent the wider economy reeling.
Add it up, and it was a recipe for disaster. Before the recession, household debt levels varied greatly. With the recession, household balance sheets took an enormous hit, and consumption by high-debt households sharply declined. And households with little debt still couldn't pick up the slack, Sufi says.
Consider the plight of the U.S. counties with the highest debt-to-income ratios as of 2006. These counties saw elevated levels of foreclosures; constraints on borrowing; and from 2006 to 2009 the largest declines in house prices, household spending, and employment in local jobs such as dry cleaners and auto dealers. As the recession spread and unemployment spiked, even low-debt counties were affected because the goods they produced no longer had the previous demand. And while interest rates sank to historically low levels, the people who needed to access inexpensive credit couldn't meet the qualifications.
Right now, households that need the money the most can't get it, and because of the glut of vacant properties, lower interest rates don't help builders as much as they usually would. Sufi's leading policy prescription is to reduce household debt by reducing mortgage principal, not just payments. This approach, he says, would have the most positive impact on the economy.
Restoring normal credit
Chris Mayer, the Paul Milstein Professor of Real Estate and Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School, notes more positive trends: New delinquencies are falling rapidly and household formation is getting to a point where demand for housing is rising. Mayer prefers a different set of government efforts over principal reduction, which, he cautions, could have damaging effects on the financial system.
The key for Mayer is credit, which is not returning to mortgages as it is in other sectors of the economy, such as in auto financing. Since the crisis started, the availability of mortgage credit has rested largely on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). But getting these loans is not that simple: Mayer points to numbers that show that even with a great credit history, it's hard to get a GSE loan, and while qualifying for an FHA loan is easy by historical standards, these loans come with high costs and rising fees.
The middle class is the loser in all this: Either they can't get loans or they can't afford the ones they can get. Mayer's prescription is to focus on restoring credit at normal terms. The credit supply channel has been understated, and Congress needs to act. Reducing principal can be effective, but difficult—so he suggests going for the low-hanging fruit by providing more normal credit. A widespread refinancing program, which the Federal Housing Finance Agency already has the authority to pursue, is a good place to start. Compensate servicers for modifying mortgages and pass legislation that modifies existing securitization contracts. Then reduce mortgage rates to levels seen in a normally functioning housing market. One way to do this, says Mayer, is for the Federal Reserve to swap debt in Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac for an equivalent Treasury security.While Sufi and Mayer might diverge a bit on the best and most effective way to address the housing problem, they agree that it's continuing to hold back the recovery. A large part of the population is simply "sitting it out" because they have too much debt or too little normal credit to participate in the economic recovery. Unless household debt and credit problems are addressed swiftly and soundly, economic growth will remain tepid at best, they argue.


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-Reach Up: Lie on your back with your legs straight and cross your left ankle over your right. Keep your shoulders down and your whole lower body still. Tighten your abs. Reach your right hand up and across the center of your body. Hold for a few seconds then lower down. Repeat for 12 reps. Now
-Windshield Wipers: Put a folded towel between your knees and come down onto your back. Stretch your arms out to your sides, palms down. Raise your legs, bending your knees 90 degrees. Keeping your legs together and your abs tight, lower your legs down to the right. Come back up to the center and
-Woodchop in Lunge: Stand with your legs a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Hold the dumbbell with both hands. Now, lunge with your right foot, bending your knee 90 degrees. Bring the weight down to your right foot, then pull through your left hip to stand, lifting the weight back towards
V-Sit. Sit in the middle of your mat. Now, lift your legs up to a 45-degree angle and lean your upper body back to 45 degrees, balancing on your tailbone. Reach forward with your arms. Continue holding this pose for 20 to 30 seconds. Then relax for a few seconds and repeat. This move works your
-Side flank with a twist. Lie down on your right side with you elbow under your shoulder. You hip should be stacked. Now lift up through hip so you will have 1 straight line from head down to your heal. Stretch you left arm up above your shoulder reaching your fingers towards the ceiling. Bring
-Fingers to toes. Lie down and stretch your legs straight up to the ceiling with your arms down at your sides. Now, exhale, contract your abs, and crunch up from your waist reaching your arms straight up to your toes. Keep your lower back flat on the floor and continue, pausing up 15 times. -This
Crisscross. Lie down with your knees bent and your feet lifted so your shins are parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head. Now, extend your left leg out about 45 degrees to the floor and bring the right knee in towards your chest. Push your left shoulder towards your right knee.
-Pilates Roll-Up: Sit up tall with your knees bent, your legs-hip width apart, and hold your thighs. Your elbows stay wide. Roll down toward the mat, curl your pelvis under, and press your lower back into the floor. When your arms are almost straight, hold for 3 breaths. With every exhale, deepen
Front plank: Start on all fours. Now, keeping your back straight and your abs pulled in tight, drop down to your forearms and extend your legs behind you into a plank position. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. You should be resting on the balls of your feet and your forearms, keeping your back straight,
-Wood Chop with Dumbbell: Grab a 5-pound dumbbell. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the weight in front of you with both hands. Tighten your abs and squat, rotating the weight down to your right foot. Now, use your abs and glutes to stand up, moving the dumbbell back to your left


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We're going to start highlighting some apps for you every week.
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Many of them come from your favorite websites and they make the site easier to navigate on your phone.
But there are also apps for games, ring tones and wallpaper.
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Miami City Ballet dancers are used to whirling and leaping to a big finale, but as they rehearse the ending of their next premiere, their feet are planted firmly on the floor. The only things moving are their mouths, in a familiar, yearning ballad: "There's a place for us," they sing, "somewhere a place for us," before dropping their heads into stillness.
The song is Somewhere, from the renowned musical West Side Story. And singing was not the only challenge for MCB as the troupe prepared West Side Story Suite, which it will premiere Friday at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
"When you walk down the hallways, usually you hear ballet music," says dancer Jeremy Cox. "But now you hear singing everywhere."
West Side Story Suite is not the same as West Side Story. Jerome Robbins, the choreographer, director and co-writer of the 1957 Broadway musical and the 1961 film, re-staged six of its numbers for his 1989 show Jerome Robbins Broadway. In 1995 he made them into a self-contained suite of dances for New York City Ballet, where he choreographed classical ballets when he wasn't working on Broadway.
Then a dancer with NYCB, MCB artistic director Lourdes Lopez was Robbins' first choice for the central role of Anita, but he rejected her when he found that, as Lopez admits, "I cannot sing to save my life. … I couldn't do it because I couldn't carry a tune."
Lopez wanted to give MCB's dancers the experience she missed of doing a music-theater masterpiece. "It teaches you a lot about yourself as a dancer — it's a breakthrough moment," she says. "You really have to think as actors, not dancers."
West Side Story updates Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as a clash between Puerto Rican and Anglo gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, in New York City. When the innocent Puerto Rican girl Maria falls in love with Tony, who's allied with the Sharks, tragedy results. The controversial themes; gritty, urban setting and dynamic dances made both the show and film a sensation, and boosted the nascent careers of composer Leonard Bernstein and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
"For me it's a great honor and it's always been a big goal to do this," says Cuban-born MCB principal dancer Reyneris Reyes, who will dance Bernardo, Maria's dominating brother and the leader of the Sharks. "It's an American classic."
WSS Suite includes the combative opening "Prologue;" the " Dance at the Gym," an exuberant '50s dance battle; "Cool," for the hyped-up Jets; " America," in which the Puerto Rican women mock poverty at home and racism in New York; "The Rumble," the battle between the two gangs; and the yearning final "Somewhere" ballet (part of the stage musical but not the film).
Robbins also added a "Something's Coming" solo for the dancer playing Tony. The dancers have a few lines of dialogue and sing only in "America," "Cool" and "Somewhere;" other songs are performed by professional singers.
Although MCB dances a number of Robbins' ballets, they are in a different world from his music theater work. In West Side Story, He took his signature insistence on naturalism and realistic acting to new heights. Chita Rivera, who played Anita in the original Broadway production, says Robbins forbade the actors playing the Jets and Sharks to speak to each other, and had the performers create elaborate biographies for their characters.
Robbins scolded Rivera, she says, when she posed in arabesque to look out a window in one scene, but was pleased when a rehearsal for another, in which the Jets almost gang-rape Anita, turned into a real struggle. "I became so angry the boys became frightened of me," Rivera says. "So he just let it roll. It was fabulous."
"Jerry taught us how to be people and still dance," says Rivera, whose ballet training enables her to understand how difficult it is for classical dancers, schooled from childhood to focus on physical perfection, to let go of their idealized self-image.
"You need to find all these important qualities that make you a person who walks the streets, not this glorious being who flies through the air in a tutu," she says. "You can't teach the steps – you have to teach what the steps mean, where they come from. West Side Story … gave us permission to be human."
With most of the dialogue stripped from the condensed version of the show in Jerome Robbins Broadway, the dancing had to speak even more clearly.
"Every gesture and movement had a personal history," says Elaine Wright, part of the original cast of the 1989 hit. "In the 'Dance at the Gym,' where the Sharks are doing the mambo lineup – he didn't want a blatant, banal charge. It was, 'Why are you making that charge?' 'Who are you looking at?' 'Who is your character,' " says Wright, who teaches at New World School of the Arts. "Even if you didn't have lines, you're speaking with your body."
Although Robbins also demanded precision in the shape and rhythm of what is often technically demanding choreography, Wright said he became furious if the dancers showed off or played to the audience. "Jerry hated presentation," she says. "If your experience is real and full, the audience is going to come to you."
Staging this musical-ballet hybrid added several layers of demands to the exacting process of mounting a Robbins work. Miami City Ballet had to get permission not just from the Jerome Robbins Trust, which holds the copyrights to his dances and hires people to teach them, but from organizations overseeing the work of Bernstein, Sondheim and Arthur Laurents, who co-wrote the libretto with Robbins. Even the set and costumes must match the original. The company had to cast dancers who fit the characters and submit recordings of them singing.
Jean-Pierre Frohlich, an advisor to the trust and a former NYCB dancer who was Robbins' assistant, spent four weeks teaching West Side Story Suite to MCB last summer.
"They did very well in rehearsals; the process was good," says Frohlich, who screened the film for the troupe and put the men in sneakers to keep them from pointing their feet. "But it's very difficult to get the ballet dancer out of them. … You're all individuals, you all have different ways of doing the same movements. ... They have to dance it like they own it."
MCB's many Latino dancers have been a plus for the production. As the company rehearsed the "Dance at the Gym" with its skirt swirling, stomping mambo and exuberant, defiant solos, many were grinning with what seemed like genuine delight.
Lopez hopes the work's themes of racism, ethnically charged conflict and the immigrant struggle for a better life will be powerful ones for South Florida audiences. They have been for some of the dancers.
"I really engaged with the story as a Latin and an immigrant," says Reyes. "I never felt like I had a problem with racism, and I was never in a gang in Cuba. But it feels very real."
The dancers received vocal coaching from Gary Sheldon, conductor of the troupe's Opus One Orchestra, who coached Rita Moreno (Anita in the film version of West Side Story) for the Broadway play Master Class. Sheldon worked on basics like breath control, pitch and pronunciation, and the tricky process of coordinating singing with dancing. "Movement and music have to work together," he says.
Just as the dancers were coached to drop their ballet gloss, they were discouraged from trying to sing like aspiring divas. "It's kids on the street – it has to sound real and raw," says Sheldon.
Cox, who left MCB in 2009 with hopes of working on Broadway and performed in Twyla Tharp's Sinatra-scored Come Fly With Me, returned for West Side Story Suite. He was initially thrilled to be cast as Jets leader Riff. "Then it crept up on me I was going to be singing onstage in front of an audience," he says.
But Cox and the rest of the cast have been boosting each others confidence.
"Everyone is really excited. We all know this is not what we usually do. But we just have to relax and go for it," he says. "We've got each other's backs."


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We stayed at the Embassy Suites for several nights before the cruise and were able to enjoy the lighted harbor and beautifully decorated homes on a dinner cruise. The hotel was only about 5 blocks from the hotel. Taxi including tip was around $10.00 to the ship.
We were very fortunate to have an easy boarding due to our "Sky Suite" designation. Otherwise there would have been a very lengthy line. Been there done that AND it all works out fine once onboard.
We were met entering the ship with Mimosas or Champagne and VERY friendly workers.
My husband has a small collapsible, foldable "mobility scooter" called a LUGGIE. We purchased it at home and this was its first trip with us. Worth it's weight in gold.
The ship personnel was SO accommodating! Our spacious cabin and huge veranda (rm 1201) was a disabled room. It had everything we could have asked for including a lovely large bathroom and shower with plenty of bars and a seat.
Our Butler Walter, was a gem. Never intrusive but always there for information, reservations,, suggestions and a very cheery attitude. He served us afternoon tea, appetizers just before dinner and even helped us put together a party for our "table mates."
I'm sorry to see negative comments about the Celebrity Century. As with anything in life you could always look for faults.
Celebrity is a grand BUT older ship. Little things could be found but we chose to overlook them and REALLY enjoy our time. We have acquaintances that might not find this their "cup of tea."
We liked the size of the ship (1800 pass.) compared to some of the Mega Ships we have been on.
We could actually find our way around after a day or two.
Food in Murano's was EXCELLENT as was the service. In the Grand Dining Room we thought it was mostly very good. Buffet was as expected with plenty of choices and PLENTY of people.
Cons: Noise above our floor in the early AM, 530 ish. Front desk not able to control the traffic.
Our choice of 6:30 dining left us feeling a bit rushed to leave the table.
Entertainment, with exception of lectures, was a bit iffy.
Recommend the train excursions in both Colon and Costa Rica.
Antigua, Guatemala streets are impossible to navigate on your own, with a wheelchair or scooter. Deep uneven rocks (not pavers) were dangerous for ANYONE trying to cross the street.


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Thinking of Passover
With Purim now done, we look forward to pushing the clocks an hour ahead, spring and Passover (cleaning).
What do you do for Passover to prepare? Is there a massive clean up? Do you plan a special menu or stick with tradition?
I enjoy our Seders, which has been just my husband and myself. We always have additional readings and talk about various themes of Passover (like freedom). When we are elsewhere, people always want to zip through the Haggadah and get it all over with. I guess since I've only been doing this with my husband for the last 3 years, it is still so novel and fun to me, and with all the preparation, I want to enjoy the Seder.
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5. A good belly laugh is good for your heart. The AARP cites researchers who say blood vessels dilate when we laugh, which gets your blood flowing and improves your cardiovascular health. In a University of Maryland study, volunteers who were shown a funny movie had increased blood flow of 22 percent while laughing.
6. Finally, pitch your pillow every 18 months. The AARP says a pillow older than that is a breeding ground for fungi, dead skin, dust mites and drool, and can aggravate allergies, asthma and respiratory disease. To see if your pillow is too old, fold it in half and squeeze out the air. If the pillow doesn't pop back open, you'll want to get a new one. If that's not enough to convince you, scientists say one-third of the weight of pillows older than two years is made of dead skin, bugs, dust mites and their fecal matter.


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Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu - Howrah Bridge
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This song is from an old movie 'Howrah Bridge'. I recorded this song earlier, thought of sharing it with you all.
Please give your valuable comments.
Unnikrishnan Kb said
Saroj, rendition was full fun… a small suggestion… the lines "hello mr how do you do" and the expression "babba" needed lil more power and over all the song was good , made me smile… :)
Please listen to my latest uploads…
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Rajeev Onv(away on a long break) said
Saroj, One of Geeta Dutt's landmark songs. On the whole it was very enjoyable. There are small problems of pitching in the charanams and as Unni suggested the 'Baaba' has to carry more energy.
Biju Ramachandran said
hi saroj,
v powerful voice…good rendition too.i liked it.
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Harshan Nambiar said
Saroj ….great selection and very well sung. This is surely one of your better uploads, you really have a very high pitched voice:-)….the feel was great overall……the chinchin chu …was paisa wasool. For the punch for Babaa, esp the 2nd Babaa …come a little closer to the mic …. …it will bring out the punch.
LIKED it very much and to my favs.
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Srividya Kasturi said
Gud rendition, Saroj! Improvement areas covered upstairs!
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Babu Nm said
another face of you ehhehee really enjoyed this great keep it up saroj
may god bless you and bw with you always
Sojan Chacko said
Beautifully sung and liked your voice.
Hassu said
Very well rendered. A little more of energy was required I felt otherwise it was well done….enjoyed listening
Neetu (away) said
Loved this one Too Saroj….:)
Shelly Kurian said
Hi Saroj ji
Lovely singing…really liked it.cute style…
same suggestions i have too…about energy level.
may God bless u….
plse listen my songs, when ever u get time.
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 will include features so important for the smartphone industry, but is unlikely to witness the revolution feared earlier this week by the Korean media. To begin with, it seems now abandoned the way of the eight-core processor, with Samsung should concentrate all its efforts on a screen to make a real difference, even compared to the dreaded iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S.
Unlikely, then, remaining on the features of the Samsung Galaxy S4, which the manufacturer of face time to develop and test an operating system homemade, denying in this way yet another hypothesis Asian: Android is loved by the general public and the risk for Samsung would be too high.
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Police have released the name of the little girl hit by a car and killed Sunday night in Bossier City.
It happened after 7 p.m. in the 1500 block of Carver Street.
Police say two-year-old Carlaya Ariah Jeter had actually arrived at the scene in the car that later ran her over.
Investigators say the girl had been playing in the front yard while the car was stopped, and everything was fine until the car began to leave. "At some point, the child darted around the front of the car as the car was driving off, and the child was hit by the vehicle," says Bossier City spokesman Mark Natale. The little girl was taken to LSU Health where she was pronounced dead.
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My outfit at Meg's Fete Rouge. Everyone's asked to wear shade of red. I don't have a lot of red in my closet.So when i saw this dress i know it's meant for me to wear it at Meg's 14th anniversary. I didn't wear a lot of accesories just a ring on both my hands and earrings. Also used one of my best purchased ever these shoes were from JL's stall at Bloggers United 2.


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Kings of Leon 's Nathan Followill has revealed that the title of the band's upcoming album, Mechanical Bull , was inspired by one of John Travolta 's biggest films.
"We were so early in on the process of it, we had narrowed it down to three names, and Mechanical Bull won out," the drummer tells MTV News . "I know we watched a lot of [the 1980 film] Urban Cowboy during the making of this record, so that definitely probably had something to do with it."
While the group has unveiled "It Don't Matter" and "Supersoaker" from Mechanical Bull during recent festival appearances, Followill hints that the band is likely to debut more new tracks during their upcoming gigs.
"The record's been done for a few months, so we're chomping at the bit to play the new stuff every chance we get," he notes. "We felt pretty confident about the first two [songs]; it's great to use festivals as a testing ground to how kids are going to respond to it."
Mechanical Bull is set to arrive at all the usual outlets on September 24.
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