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Sugar gets fucked..
We were at a small office get together at Karigamombe Centre (top floor) and I looked at Sugar and thought naaah, I cant do this. He is Sekai's friend's boyfriend. What would Sekai think If I made a move on her friend's boyfriend? That would be deeply embarrassing. Kunyadzisa chaiko! After all, going after someone's boyfriend has never been my thing. Yes, I have been cheated on numerous times and I had promised myself kuti I would never stoop so low…but this is different. Rather, HE is different. He is everything I want in a man and looks like he's great in bed. He was fine mhani! Ai, my head was spinning. The man is built like a haulage truck and had all the bumps, rips and bulges in the right places. I mean, look at that pic he sent me.
DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN!!! Seriously, how could I say no to this??? Who in their right mind here in down town Zimbabwe would say NO to such a fine specimen? I kept looking at the image he sent me a few days ago and I couldn't get enough of seeing it. You should see my last boyfriend. Only the devil knows how I ended up with that fat dog!
You know what: WHATEVER! I don't care any more. Perhaps it's time I change. I have to become nasty. Nasty with a capital N! No more Miss Goodie-Goodie. Ndapanduka so! I'm going to go ahead and do what I want to do. If you do not know by now what that is, then let me be blunt my dear. I am going to fuck him! Nhasi ndinotomusvira chete!
The party went on, we all danced to music, people got drunk, him and I flirted like crazy…then it got dark. Sekai's friend -whose name I honestly forgot- was drunk. Totally drunk! Lights out chaiyo! She was so drunk she could barely walk, let alone keep her eyes open. PERFECT! YES YES YES! Just the opportunity I had been waiting for the whole damn night. To be honest, I was hoping she'd get drunk to this extent because I had my eye on her man. It's like my prayers had been answered. I wanted to have him to myself without anyone saying shit like, "Ko where is my man gone. Have you guys seen my man"?
I think they put her on the floor in the boardroom or some shit like that. I forgot, but I instantly headed straight to Sugar and told him I wanted to go outside for some fresh air. Without delay, he put his glass down and we headed outside to the balcony. On out way outside, he was walking behind me so I subtly unbuttoned my blouse and exposed my nipples. I walked in such a way yekuti my ass was jiggling so I was in NO DOUBT that he was staring at it. The thought of him staring at my ass turned me on.
When we were out by the balcony, staring at Harare, I thought fuck it! Let me get wild on this guy. I then removed my mini skirt and my thong. I looked at him and I told him I wanted to fuck him. I grabbed his hands, placed them on my boobs, slid my hands down his pants to rub his butt and started kissing him. I undid his zip and whipped out his cock. It was already hard and wet with pre-cum. I started stroking it and it got harder and harder. Iweka, that thing was also warm and you could feel the blood running up and down its 100s of veins. I grabbed it and started rubbing it all on my pussy whilst kissing him. Man, the guy can kiss. I loved how wet his lips got when he was kissing me. Damn, his spit tasted good! Unoziva, mate anonaka so kana wanyatsokiswa. He picked me up and placed me on a window sill. Well, it wasn't exactly a window sill but it was near the window and I could sit comfortably on it. I mean forgive me for not knowing what is ..I was horny! I was too horny to notice all that shit. Anyway,he peeled open my legs, got down on his knees, squeezed my boobs and started licking my pussy. He licked everywhere and gave it a thorough cleaning lol. He was spitting on it, sticking his long tongue in it and pulling the pussy lips with his lips. Ndakapihwa spit shine askana. His spit would trickle down my asshole and he'd lick it off. Man, it felt fucking great! Never had I had someone eat my pussy and ass so good and without any worries. He knew how to flick his tongue on my pussy. I held the back of his head and pushed his face into my pussy and came on him.
He got up and started rubbing his dick on my pussy.
Eish, I almost lost my mind. I love that shit. None of my ex boyfriends had ever done this to me. He ran his dick up and down my pussy, all over the clit and even teased my asshole with it. Damn, the whole thing made me violently cum all over him.
He started spanking my pussy really hard ne mboro iya and before you know it, I came once more. Yup, THREE TIMES before the thing had even gone it. This is what they mean when they say, "YOU ARE NOW FUCKING WITH THE GREATEST"!
Ndobva yangonzi bvoo yese one time! Gosh!!! It felt like I had been shot by an orgasmic bullet. The way he just drove his thick dick in me made me scream with excitement! I could feel it stretch my pussy walls. Then when it had suck in yese, I could feel its warmth. It felt amazing moving in me. My insides instantly went wet. It didnt hurt one bit. He started thrusting harder and faster, almost pounding me into the window. Maiwe kani, I held onto the back of his head, pulled him to me kuti andipe a kiss..looked into his eyes and came hard on his dick.
I squirted all over him and then he lifted me up,r irimo chete mubeche mangu zimboro rake. He walked to another part of the building and sat down. He told me he wanted me to ride him hard and deep. He said he wanted me to fuck his brains out.
As I sat on his long dick, I could feel it in my tummy. I started pounding it hard, rough and fast. Gosh, I can never forget the way he was moaning. This was the first time I had ever fucked a guy who was vocal. The harder I fucked him, the louder he got and that shit was turning me on. He grabbed my ass cheeks, spread them apart and started playing with my asshole. That shit drove me wild and I started wildly banging him. Dunno whether I had a rhythm or not, but the finger on my ass made me go wild. He slid the tip in and then I lost my head. I came aggressively on his dick. I had my hands all over his chest, slapping his chest, pinching his nipples and saying all sorts of cuss words. Man that shit felt good!! He started pumping me hard and fast achiti "arrrrrrrrrggh"..and then he exploded all over my pussy. Iweka! I lost my mind. Seeing him ejaculate hard had my head spinning. I could feel I was about to cum so I grabbed his dick, slid it back into my pussy, started riding him once more and came on him. You should have been there to hear a grown man roar! I made him roar. He made me scream. We all shouted! Damn, that was good!
I sorta fainted on top of him, with his dick still in me.I don't remember how long I remained on top of him, but I woke up sometime later and we headed back to the party. Nobody suspected a thing and nobody even knew we were gone….


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A haunting thriller about a troubled married couple whose vacation to Paris leads them into a nightmare.
Mark and Steph have a relatively happy family with their young daughter in sunny Cape Town until one day when armed men in balaclavas break in to their home. Left traumatized but physically unharmed, Mark and Steph are unable to return to normal and live in constant fear. When a friend suggests a restorative vacation abroad via a popular house swapping website, it sounds like the perfect plan.
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The protagonists are a married couple with a small daughter who live in Capetown and are recovering from a break-in at their home. Their decision to do a house-swap with a Paris couple seems like the perfect much needed vacation on a budget. These are well-drawn characters who we really get to know throughout the story, but that doesn't mean they are always good people all the time- a. It naive, a bit unstable, but that's what keeps things interesting.
Yes, and both narrators are always good. I especially enjoy Fiona Hardingham.
There were some great moments when the couple is in Paris. Very atmospheric and mysterious, between the apartment and the general ambiance of the city in winter.
Shocking revelations from alternating POV characters really serves to emphasize the relationship between two people who probably don't know each other as well as they think. Overall a great read and kept me engaged with creepy traditional horror aspects along with good characterization- I recommend this one!
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- Date: Jul 20, 2011 17:21 JST
- Tags: Image Gallery, Moe, Schoolgirls, Yuri, Yuru Yuri
K-On! - music + yuri = Yuru Yuri
A Channel + more yuri = Yuru Yuri
You noobs. I love K-On! too but I'd say this is more like Ichigo Marshmallow.
I second.
*NOSEBLEED*gah!MOE OVERDOSE...
Anyone else caught the mobilesuit bit/fin fannel reference?
I noticed...(was fighting Char)
Pic 19. "Books" is probably the single greatest novel ever written, I cannot recommend it enough.
I know right? I'm glad to see I'm not the only moe addict who loves yuri.
I'm surprised that they have avoided any sort of panchira fanservice so far, not that it would bother me. I could love another 21 episodes of this stuff.
Lum Laison!
It's cute, sure, but the plot is so vapid and boring. I pray this is the nadir of Moeshit, but I fear we haven't seen the bottom of the barrel yet...
I find it funny how these people keep coming back to Sankaku just to complain about lack of PLOT.
I kinda gasped at first when Yui said she has her own place.
Makes me wonder if the young'ins in Japan leave the nest as early as Junior High in real life...
I don't think so. Parents have to be conveniently removed somehow.
I have my own place at 17 now that I'm in College :D
sooo!! cutee!! lolis yomi yomi
This anime is just for people like me ^^ moe, comedy slice of life and yuri
Gotta say, their faces are cute. It makes me feel good just to look at their faces for 25 minutes... (:
Can haz nose?
It is definitely a cute+funny anime. Kyoko kills me with her yuri tendencies.
2 girls 1 futon.
Why does she have her own apartment?
Why Not Have your Own Apartment?
Need more Akarin ;)). She looks hidden in this eps too
needs more who?
UFO in pics 2-3 is from Dr. Slump & Arale?
No, is the same of Denpa Onna
A similar one can be seen in Nichijou, too. The design originated in 50ies American UFO movies.
Time for ding dong dash!
Wait, you're doing it wrong!
Seriously. Way to just get yourself caught, girl...
This is just soooooo cute!!!! Oh darn, I cannot resist from their cuteness!
Moe Girls + Yuri = INFINITY WIN!!!
Above formula is good even if said Yuri is just overtones, up to blatant open lesbianism (applies only to moe girls and lolis though, IMO...).
Feel free to agree/disagree by replying below.
moe moeblobs are moe
K-ON - fat + yuri = Yuru Yuri
Grown men watch grade school kids have a sleep over. No wonder people think otaku are creepy!
Im 28 years old but still 12 in my head, so it's awrrright!
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ROGERS, EDWIN CLAY (1808–1880). Edwin Clay Rogers was born in Tennessee, one of three sons of Joseph D. Rogers. In 1836 he moved to Texas with his father and brothers, Joseph I. and Joseph J. The four settled just south of Bonham in Fannin County. Having studied medicine at Transylvania College in Kentucky, Edwin C. Rogers became a prominent physician in his new home state. He also served as a private in Capt. Mark R. Roberts's company of the Fannin County Rangers from October 18, 1839, to March 16, 1840. In 1840–41 Rogers served as a representative of Fannin County in the House of the Fifth Congress of the republic. In 1844 he married Nancy Lackey, who was born in Illinois in 1825; they had five children. Rogers died in 1880.
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While core strength is often confused with having "six-pack abs", it is actually the combination of abdominal, gluteal and upper thigh muscles which support and protect your back. Core strength serves as the foundation for safely and optimally performing athletic and daily activities such as running, jumping, lifting, carrying, and throwing.
While there are many individual exercises that can be done to strengthen your core, there are three popular group classes (which I enjoy) that combine many of these core exercises in a social group environment. These three group classes: yoga, barre, and Pilates, each are very popular and are very good exercises to be used to strengthen your core muscles, to increase your strength, tone, and improve posture. They can be used independently or as a part of your overall activity and fitness program.
There are many forms of yoga that focus on stretching, balance or strengthening. The yoga I enjoy most is Vinyasa Flow Yoga. In fact, I benefited from it a great deal and went through the feature training course and become a certified yoga instructor. Vinyasa yoga includes exercises to strengthen the core. Exercises that include balance, stretching, plank exercises, as well as breath control, are all part of the yoga experience.
In yoga, just as it is in other forms of classes, when you initially start the program, it will seem completely new. Over time, as you become more familiar with the exercises, as well as become stronger, gain endurance, then not only are there the physical benefits, but also potential life-changing experiences as well.
Barre classes is a form of exercise inspired by ballet. Performed in a group setting with energetic music, the micro-movements isolate and fatigue muscle groups to tone, improve posture, and strengthen the core muscles.
Many describe the barre technique as a fusion of Pilates, yoga and ballet. As barre classes became increasingly popular I decided to sample a class and found the low impact on my joints, focus on posture and balance, and concentrated muscle work, all contributed to create a well rounded workout.
Joseph Pilates started this form of exercises based on his training with those in ballet. Currently, Pilates is taught either in group classes, or on an apparatus machine on more a one-to-one basis. I was introduced to Pilates through a classmate at the NY Trapeze School, who was a previous dancer with the San Francisco Ballet and is now a co-founder of the Georgetown Pilates School.
Pilates is also known for strengthening the core, as well as overall strengthening, toning, and improving posture. It is a program that can fit all of us as we seek to strengthen our balance and strength.
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Toy Story 2 all the way!
Toy Story 2
Pulp Fiction
Toy Story 2 Mini lobby cards is just another one of those neat things that we don't get up here!
And the winner is Toy Story 2 Thanks to my small but loyal fan base for participating. Give yourself a round of applause! Champs: Disney/Miramax: Toy Story 2 Fox: My Darling Clementine Columbia: Taxi Driver Paramount: Once Upon A Time In The West Universal: Rear Window
Your loyal fans thank you for the tourney Brook.
I would add my thanks, but since Lew was voted president of the Brook fan club at our last meeting (barely beating out Dome ), I'll let his thanks speak for all of us.


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Cadillac Northstar engines are notorious for bad head gaskets due to the head bolts coming loose from its aluminium block...I would have it block tested.
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Case not closed: Bullpen spoils Buchholz's gem
Case not closed: Bullpen spoils Buchholz's gem
Boston relievers surrendered seven runs over 1 1/3 innings as Buchholz's gem was quickly erased in a crushing 7-4 walk-off loss at Tropicana Field.
Junichi Tazawa surrendered one run in the eighth, but closer Andrew Bailey suffered his second blown save and suffered his first loss after allowing five runs on four hits while recording just one out.
"It's inexcusable," said Bailey, who saw his ERA jump from 3.09 to 6.75 in the blink of an eye. "There's no other way to describe it. I've got to get that job done and get out of the inning. [Buchholz] threw a heck of a game and obviously deserved the 'W,' and I let him down."
Tampa Bay used four singles and a walk in the ninth inning before B.J. Upton's three-run homer on Vicente Padilla's 2-1 offering cleared the center-field wall and sent Rays fans into a frenzy.
"I didn't get ahead of guys, couldn't put guys away, I just didn't pitch," Bailey said. "Just no excuse in the book that does anything to make a difference out there."
Though he had relievers warming up in the bullpen, manager Bobby Valentine elected to keep Bailey in the game, believing the righty could battle through and hold the baserunners at bay.
"First time he was in trouble, got to give him a chance to get out of it," Valentine said of Bailey, who was making just his 15th appearance of the season. "He's given up some hits. I wanted to see what he'd do."
It was just the latest loss, the 83rd overall and 16th in the last 22 games, in a forgettable season for the Red Sox. A visibly upset and contrite Valentine said all the losing isn't getting easier to take.
"No, I'm not numb," Valentine said. "It hurts just as bad."
The loss spoiled a solid outing by Buchholz, who was in line for the win after he threw seven scoreless innings and allowed just four hits.
"It happens. That's the way our season's been going," Buchholz said. "You've got two pretty good guys coming in those two innings, and it just didn't happen. It happens that way sometimes. Other times, like at the beginning of the season, where I gave up six or seven runs and come out with the win."
The Red Sox finished their road trip 4-3, including a 2-2 record against the Rays, but Boston did put a crimp in the postseason hopes of the division rival that knocked them out of the playoffs a year ago.
Buchholz breezed through the first three innings, allowing just two hits to go with his two strikeouts. Both of the doubles he allowed were a result of Pedro Ciriaco, who was making just his second career outfield start, misjudging two balls hit his way.
"It's so annoying to see him that good," Rays manager Joe Maddon said of Buchholz. "He had everything working. ... He was on top of his game. He was definitely as good as he can be tonight. He truly was."
Valentine decided to insert Jacoby Ellsbury in Ciriaco's place in the middle of the fourth inning. In between the frame, Ciriaco was speaking with first-base coach Alex Ochoa when Valentine came over and started laughing, appearing that there was no hard feelings about the plays.
In the bottom of the fifth, the Rays began to put together a threat when Desmond Jennings hit a single that was able to move Carlos Pena over to third. Buchholz buckled down though, forcing Upton to fly out to right to end the inning.
Boston finally got on the board first in the top of the sixth, which was led off by a Jose Iglesias single. After an Ellsbury strikeout and a Dustin Pedroia flyout, Cody Ross ripped a double into the left-center-field gap that easily scored the game's first run. Ryan Lavarnway followed with an RBI single, giving the Red Sox a two-run advantage.
The Red Sox nearly added more, loading the bases against Rays starter David Price, but Daniel Nava grounded into a fielder's choice to end the inning.
Lavarnway hit a one-out double and then easily scored when Mauro Gomez tripled to right-center field.
But the bottom of the frame was when the Rays started their rally, beginning with a leadoff double from Jennings. An Upton flyout allowed Jennings to tag his way over to third, and a Ben Zobrist sacrifice fly cut the lead to three.
Iglesias hit a homer in the top of the ninth, the first of his young career, but Tampa Bay was able to rally in the bottom of the frame before being capped off with Upton's blast.
"I fell behind 2-0, swung at a pitch I didn't want to and he left one where I could hit it," Upton said. "It was not where I was looking. I don't know what I was thinking about swinging at it 2-0 in that situation."
Greg Zeck is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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We've discovered that in most cases a used "core" that was sent in by a customer buying a new or rebuild motor is then sold as "used" – very well used, in fact. Why else would the customer have sent the old core in to begin with?
In our shop, we do get a few cores that can be cleaned up, repaired, and sold as good quality used motors – but it's pretty rare these days. Before we ever sell anything as "used" we open it up, perform a thorough inspection, and assess every part of it according to very strict guidelines. Our standards for used parts are high, and not many used cores meet that standard.
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Mr. Obama is now threatened by a similar toxic mix. The disastrous rollout of his health care law not only threatens the rest of his agenda but also raises questions about his competence in the same way that the Bush administration's botched response to Hurricane Katrina undermined any semblance of Republican efficiency.
Bush didn't botch anything with regard to Katrina but the then Democrat Governor of Louisiana and the Mayor of New Orleans sure as hell did!
of the purest variety!Bush didn't botch anything with regard to Katrina but the then Democrat Governor of Louisiana and the Mayor of New Orleans sure as hell did!
Bush handled Katrina pretty good, a lot better than Obama handled NJ among other natural crisis he ignore.
FEMA failed miserably after Sandy.And nary a peep from the press.
A senior congressional Democrat expressed frustration Thursday with the opportunities that the party had missed to hammer home the ideological differences between the two parties. "There is mounting frustration and growing anxiety," he said. The lawmaker, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss his party's challenges, said members on Capitol Hill shared the president's goals but were angry about the administration's execution of them. "It is not at the boiling point, but it is getting hot," the lawmaker said. "Everyone says the intentions are great but the execution has become a problem. They are concerned it's going to bleed over to them."


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It only takes a few moments into Lizzie's opening number that audience members realize they are in for quite the unusual theatre experience. Haunting, yet beautiful, the creepiness quickly sets in as Lizzie's four Victorian-clad characters solemnly sing the tale of the infamous Lizzie Borden who was accused of butchering her father and stepmother in August of 1892.
Lizzie Borden took an axe
And gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.
Based on true accounts of the double murder that took place in Fall River, Massachusetts, the grim tale reimagined by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer and Tim Maner is told by Lizzie, her sister Emma, her neighbor Alice and the family's maid, Bridget. Presented by Firebrand Theatre, whose claim is that of being the first feminist musical theatre company, Lizzie is a detailed account of the legendary crime that is one of the most talked about grisly murders in our Nation's history.
Firebrand hits a homerun with their first ever production by delivering a deliciously enticing story that engrosses from beginning to end thanks to its strong acting performances and punchy soundtrack that is both powerful and, when called for, dreamlike.
The play offers great insight to Lizzie herself and speculates the heinous crime may have been prodded by the home's maid while also suggesting she may have been lovers with her neighbor Alice. Liz Chidester is Lizzie Borden and dominates in the role. Chidester so well captures the essence of a girl who loses her grip on reality after years of being abused by her father and is subjected to a newly introduced stepmother who has manipulated her way into inheriting the family wealth.
Ingeniously directed by Victoria Bussert, Lizzie is stacked with commanding performances. Leah Davis fiercely takes the reigns as the mischievous housemaid Bridget, injecting well-timed humor and velvety smooth vocals that make her character a powerhouse. Camille Robinson as Emma and Jacquelyne Jones as Alice round out what makes for an excellent cast. Our four characters deliver amazing vocal performances, each as unique as the other while smartly straying from the standard Broadway-esque sounds we are used to hearing in so many big musicals. No. These women truly rock.
Instead we get a conceptual rock concert. Hypnotic, sexy and plot-rich, Lizzie is presented by a female-fronted rock group heading a talented band that sits rear stage. As engrossing as the music is the show's often pithy dialogue exchanges, it's costumes and creative effects (hint - ponchos are available for those who choose to sit in the first row).
Lizzie is a fun show that has it all – murder, treachery, sex and scorching music.
It is with high recommendation that I urge theatre lovers to see the story of Lizzie Borden that is presented in the most imaginative way. If such a brilliantly inventive production such as Lizzie is an example of what Firebrand has in store for theatre goers in the future, we can only look forward to what the young theatre company will bring us next time around.
Lizzie is being performed at The Den Theatre through December 17th. For tickets and/or more show information visit www.firebrandtheatre.org.
Most of us have seen Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" at some point in their lives. Whether a Holiday tradition or by happenstance as television stations run their yearly marathons, there's a very good chance you have experienced the heartfelt 1946 film classic starring James Stewart and Donna Reed. We have since seen many stage adaptations, from live radio broadcasts to large scale productions. In American Blues Theater's "This Wonderful Life" written by Steve Murray we get an entirely different spin on this definitive piece of Americana as American Blues founding member James Leaming boldly takes on each character in the film himself in this brilliant one-man show.
For the small percentile of those who are not familiar with "It's A Wonderful Life", the story revolves around George Bailey during the late 1930's through early 1940's, taking place in the small town of Bedford Falls. The evil Mr. Potter runs the biggest bank in town and has most of its residents and small business owners in the palm of his hand. The only person to stand in his way is Pa Bailey, George's father, who runs a small building and loans company where people can obtain funds for housing without paying exorbitant interest to Potter. George has high expectations for himself and plans to see the world while working for National Geographic once he finishes high school. After his stint around the world, George would return for college and proceed to live to his fullest potential. George's life then takes another turn for the better when he meets Mary, his true soul mate. Though his father wants George to take over the building and loans one day, George is adamant that he wants to pursue bigger things and rejects the offer.
All is well for George until his father dies, leaving the building in loans in a state of flux. George agrees to take over temporarily, but soon finds he is needed permanently much to his chagrin. Married to Mary with a handful of kids, life is still fulfilling for George until the bank calls a loan and the money is missing. Instantly put into state of desperation, George comes to the realization that he is better off dead than alive after summing up his life to the worth of a life insurance policy. It is then that Clarence, an angel from Heaven, is sent down to help George get back on track. George wishes he was never born and Clarence grants that wish showing George what life would be without him in Bedford Falls. George is shown the positive affect that he has had on so many people, eventually seeing that he had a pretty wonderful life after all. It becomes a Christmas to remember when George's friends rally to his aid.
So that's the gist of it.
It is a story over humanity overcoming hopelessness, a story of giving and the importance of friends. After all, as Clarence says, "No man is a failure who has friends."
In "This Wonderful Life" James Leaming is nothing short of brilliant as he retells the famous classic, acting out each character from beginning to end. Throughout, Murray's script adds a healthy pinch of additional humor that takes occasional jabs of the film in a fun-loving way. With a handful of very creative props and a backdrop that displays images of the story, Leaming is able to successfully pull off each character he tackles (especially his Mr. Potter and George Bailey) to give the audience a cohesive, engaging and highly entertaining theatre experience. Leaming's ability to shift from character to character so effortlessly and so convincingly is a testament to his fine acting skills. Whereas one moment he seemingly channels the deep seeded bitterness and craftiness of Lionel Barrymore's Mr. Potter, his ability to so quickly change gears to become the warm, likeable George Bailey or scatter-brained Uncle Billy is simply impressive.
This play is Jeff Recommended for good reason as Leaming's performance is something to behold. Whether you've seen "It's A Wonderful Life" via film or stage, it is unlikely you've seen a unique version such as this.
Skillfully directed by Carmen Roman, "This Wonderful Life" is highly recommended as a holiday treat the whole family can enjoy.
"This Wonderful Life" is being performed at The Edge Theater (5451 N Broadway) in Edgewater and is running through November 26th. For more show information visit www.americanbluestheater.com.
Set in the 18th century French countryside, First Folio Theatre vividly brings to life Joseph Zettelmaier's "The Man-Beast", a romantic, yet frightening, tale just in time for the Halloween season. The final installment of Zettelmaier's horror trilogy, "The Man-Beast" follows first works "The Gravedigger" and "Dr. Seward's Dracula" and, staying true to form, steadily builds in suspense from its first scene to the story's climactic ending. Staged ever so appropriately inside the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oakbrook, theatre goers are in for a spooky treat that is as sexy as it is haunting.
When a werewolf ravages the countryside, no one is safe. A trail of blood leaves local villagers dead along with an escalating amount of livestock. It is then that King Louis XVI puts a bounty on the beast in the hopes the threat can be eliminated once and for all. The villagers believe the beast to be Loup-Garou, the legendary werewolf who has terrorized the countryside in the past.
The story begins when trapper Jean Chastel bangs on the door of Virginia Allard. He is hurt having suffered a bite from the beast that he believes he has killed, though the animal seems to have vanished. Allard lives alone in the forest, her house decorated with dead animals that she herself had stuffed, her kitchen shelves cluttered with bottles of herbs, wood burns in her fireplace creating a flickering glow throughout the room. The "Witch of the Woods" as she jokingly calls herself is not one to take chances as she carries a large hunting knife on her person.
After Allard tends to Chastel's wounds we see a tumultuous relationship between the two develop, as well as a plan to cash in on the large reward. But both are cautious and struggle to trust each other, having been betrayed in the past. We wonder if either will hold true to their word.
Filled with mystery, suspense and mounting sexual tension, "The Man-Beast" works well thanks to its powerful cast of two, Elizabeth Laidlaw as Virginia Allard and Aaron Christensen as Jean Chastel. Laidlaw, whose theatre credits include Steppenwolf, The Goodman and many others, is nothing short of sensational offering several scenes filled with an electricity that would be hard to match. Laidlaw's counterpart, Christensen, also puts forth a fierce performance and the chemistry between the two is undeniable. Hayley Rice skillfully directs this classic piece, strategically getting the most in the play's finishing touches from a talented artistic team that includes Angela Weber Miller (Scenic Design), Christopher Kriz (Sound Design), Rachel Lambert (Costume Design) Vivian Knouse (Properties Design), Rachel Flesher (Violence Design) and Julia Zayas-Melendez (Stage Manager).
Played with much ferocity and passion, the performances we get from Laidlaw and Christensen are alone well worth the price of admission. When you add a story that is sure to engage even the most casual of horror fans from beginning to end and a creative set that visually takes us miles away and so easily nudges our imagination in just the right way, we are presented with a production that has all the ingredients needed to promise a thoroughly entertaining theatrical Halloween event.
Highly recommended. *Parental discretion is advised due to a handful of racy scenes.
First Folio's "The Man-Beast" is being performed at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oakbrook through November 5th. For tickets and/or more production information, visit www.firstfolio.org.
Put acting greats Francis Guinan and John Mahoney on stage together and you undoubtedly get a performance that will certainly mesmerize. Add Jessica Dickey's poignant script that delves into history and what we can take away from it, keen direction by Hallie Gordon and fine supporting performances from Ty Olwin, Karen Rodriguez and Gabriel Ruiz and you have a power-packed production that truly resonates with its audience. Steppenwolf's latest, The Rembrant, is just that.
Guinan stars as longtime art museum guard Henry. A lot is going on this particular day. Henry's boss Jonny (Ruiz) has just hired a new guard named Dodger (Olwin) and Henry needs to show him the ropes. The young, mohawk-wearing Dodger clearly isn't in the same mold as his new mentor Henry and when art student Madeline admire a Rembrant before sketching it, the new guard encourages her to "touch the painting". "Touch it", he says, "feel the history." Upon Henry's return, he gazes at the same painting, one he has admired for years, Dodger urges him to do the same. Of course, this is absurd, thinks Henry. But Henry is troubled, his husband slowly dying from cancer. He has been a loyal guard for years. He wants so badly to touch the Rembrant – to feel the brush strokes. So, he does.
Once Henry feels the canvas, we are taken back in time to the life of Rembrant (also played by Guinan). We see the strong bond he has with his son Titus (Olwin), a son who wants nothing more to be by the side of his father. Dickey makes a valiant effort in encompassing the thought process behind Rembrant's paintings. In one painting a man has a large hand and a small hand. This we learn is to keep father and son together forever, one hand belonging to Titus, the other to Rembrandt. The period is well-played and Guinan at the top of his craft.
Then emerges Homer, played wholeheartedly by Mahoney. Homer reminds us death is imminent for all of us. Though the time and the how unknown, the certainty for sure. It is a riveting dialogue that profoundly makes its way throughout the theatre prompting us to think about enjoying the gift of life while we can. We are also reminded of Mahoney's powerful stage presence.
The play goes full circle, Henry by the side of his husband Simon (Mahoney) as they reminisce about the past, cherishing fond memories and exchanging their feelings for one another in a sad, but moving scene that adds an exclamation point to a very engaging story.
Guinan is sensational. However, he will take leave of the role after the October 22nd performance. Talented Chicago actor Joe Dempsey will reprieve Guinan and take over the role of Henry and Rembrandt as of October 24th. Inventive set design, wonderful acting performances and an engaging story, The Rembrandt is a warm production that connects the present to the past in a very creative way.
The Rembrandt is being performed at Steppenwolf Theatre through November 5th. For tickets and/or more show information visit www.steppenwolf.org.
*Extended through November 11th
For Chicagoans that grew up in the 1980's music scene, we remember favorite rock clubs such as The Thirsty Whale, Chances R and Dirty Nellies where spandex and rayon were the materials of choice and eye-liner on Aqua-net sprayed, long-haired guys was all the rage. For the glam rock scene, Chicago was always the minor league affiliate (Single A) to its Los Angeles big brother, where new bands seemingly broke out nearly every week. Almost grinding hair bands out akin to a factory assembly line, Los Angeles set the bar for rock bands all across the world, its clubs The Whiskey a Go Go, Troubadour and The Roxy stepping stones for the next big thing. In "Rock of Ages" the hilarious 1980's musical, we are taken to Los Angeles where the fictional Bourbon Room, one of the last rock hold outs, is under the threat of eminent domain as big money developers have other plans for the property.
Club owner Dennis (riotously played by Chicago favorite Gene Weygandt) runs The Bourbon Room with his sidekick and fellow rocker Lonny (Nick Druzbanski), who also serves as the play's narrator. Realizing the club's days are numbered, the two decide to go all out by bringing back Arsenal, a major band that got the start from The Bourbon Room, to play their final show with lead singer and egomaniac, Stacee Jaxx, who is off to pursue a solo career.
And what would an 80's musical be without a cheesy love story? Bar back and aspiring musician, Drew, is instantly love struck when Dennis hires Sherrie (of course a hopeful actress) to be the club's new waitress. From there we root for The Bourbon club, along with those protesting the new corporate development, and also for Drew and Sherrie to find love.
"Rock of Ages" is a fun time capsule filled with 80's rock classics that includes Warrant's "Heaven", Journey's "Don't stop Believin'", Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It", "Extreme's "More than Words" and many, many more. Though a parody of the era, "Rock of Ages" is an entertaining tribute to an age in music that, though considered kitschy by some, left a major impact in the world of music. The musical makes several 80's refences that can't help but make us forty-to-fifty-somethings laugh, such as Drew's date with Sherrie where he tries to romance her with a four-pack of Bartles & James wine coolers.
The show boasts as good of a cast as one could ask for. Adam Michaels as self-aggrandizer and vulgar lead singer, Stacee Jaxx, is absolutely hysterical in the role. His moments are plenty as he puts on full display his great knack for physical comedy along with some pretty raging vocals. And as one who has seen this production more times than I remember, I can say quite confidently that Nick Druzbanski may just be the best Lonny I have seen yet. Druzbanski really fires on all cylinders and is a comedic whirlwind, also contributing nicely with strong vocals, certainly deserving a Fogmaster 5000 for a performance nothing short of outstanding.
Notable vocal performances are aplenty in this production with both Cherry Torres as Sherrie and Russell Mernaugh as Drew impressing with their singing prowess in number after number. Both skilled singers as they are actors, Torres and Mernaugh also spark a wonderful chemistry and are able to deliver plenty of funny moments. Though many, other performances of note are Donica Lynn, who sings beautifully when called upon and Nick Cosgrove who nails the role of Franz, the flamboyant German son of developer Hertz, who draws a laugh in just about every scene he occupies.
"Rock of Ages" is silly fun. It's a campy drive down memory lane. It's highly recommended. It's also part concert, as a live band plays from a stage upon the stage throughout the show, tasty guitar licks and all. For some, they will relive the highly memorable era, for others they will receive a tongue-in-cheek glimpse of a time when the Los Angeles rock scene churned out hair bands like Motley Crue, Poison and Ratt.
With Falls theatrical productions in full bloom, this is a must see.
"Rock of Ages" is being performed at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook through October 15th. For tickets and/or more show information, visit www.DruryLaneTheatre.com.
After cancelling her performance earlier this season due to health concerns, the Queen of Soul, the great Aretha Franklin, tabbed as the greatest vocalist of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, made her triumphant return to Ravinia. Dressed in a sparkling silver dress and donning a wig giving the seventy-five-year-old living legend long straight hair, the superstar made an immediate impact as she walked onto the stage after the band's opening medley.
The soulful 1986 hit "I knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" was the first song the of many that Franklin delved into, her voice perhaps not as powerful as it once was, but every bit as finessed, unique and velvety. Franklin's set was wide-ranging and included classics "Chain of Fools" and "(You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman" along with Stevie Wonder written "Until You Come Back to Me" and B.B. King's "Don't Play that Song (You Lied)".
Accompanied by a twenty-five-piece-plus gifted ensemble that included everything from a horn section to dancers, Franklin's sound was big, filling the outdoor venue with the sweet sound of nostalgia. The excitement never let up, Franklin often getting well-deserved standing ovations. After all, she is one of the most influential artists of our time.
About halfway into the concert, the fabulous singer went into a powerful medley that began with Adelle's "Rolling in the Deep" merging into The Supremes' "Ain't no Mountain High Enough". A highlight moment without question. At one point the crowd was moved when the band played a soulful jam while Aretha fervently sang over the music telling her story of a serious illness that had miraculously vanished, thanking a team of skilled physicians and above all, God. Afterward, she immediately introduced longtime friend Reverend Jesse Jackson, who was seated in the first few rows.
Franklin rolled on with a beautiful array of material, wrapping up her set with "Freeway of Love", which segued into a ten-minute high-spirited gospel revival, praising Jesus as the King of Kings, practically every audience member on their feet clapping along, many hands in the air, as the stage became a platform for an impromptu and very enthusiastic Baptist church service.
After a brief absence from the stage, Aretha Franklin return to perform possibly her largest hit, "Respect" - just the right number to end a tremendous set of music on a picture-perfect night. At seventy-five-years-young, the Queen of Soul is still making fans sing and dance as much as she ever has.
Machinal refers to an automated or mechanical system. Sophie Treadwell's 1929 play "Machinal" takes its styling from this theme. Directed by Jacob Harvey, Greenhouse Theater Center brings this work back to Chicago for the first time in many years.
Maybe not as well known as Lillian Hellman, but Sophie Treadwell was once a popular playwright on Broadway during the height of expressionism in theater. She wrote some forty plays and often directed them, nearly unheard of in those times.
"Machinal" is a retelling of the murder trial of Ruth Snyder who was eventually executed by electric chair. The play is an expressionist interpretation. The dialogue is written in a way that feels like the innerworkings of a machine. There's a sparse greyness to the costumes by Christina Leinicke that would also suggest the joylessness the protagonist lives.
Heather Chrisler plays the young woman. Chrisler interprets the staccato dialogue with a human quality. Her performance brings up the intensity by breaking through the repetitive and unpoetic lines. She brings life to them and elicits an emotional response. This woman is pleading for her life as her societal system of steamrolls her.
Doubtful that Treadwell saw the real life Ruth Snyder as a villain. "Machinal" shows the the pressure of getting married, of having financial security and living in a ever-moving world. The young woman in Treadwell's play can't keep up. She's pushed into an advantageous, but unsatisfying marriage. She finds happiness in the arms of a lover. She does what she has to do to feel free and pays the ultimate price.
Eleanor Kahn's set mirrors the starkness of the play. Presented in a near black box with the exception of some strobe lighting, there's an eeriness from the beginning. There's an atmospheric quality in Kahn's setting, and it's working.
Life may seem a little more liberated for today's women but Jacob Harvey's point in mounting this work, is that maybe it's not? And maybe it's not even limited to just women. Treadwell's play is about the mechanics of being a adult human in this world, and how that conveyor-belt life makes us all animals destined for slaughter.
Through September 24 at The Greenhouse Theater Center. 2257 N Lincoln Ave.
Gentle breezes, crickets chirping (or whatever that sound is they make), and comfortably warm summer nights. We're here. And knowing it won't last forever, Chicagoans certainly relish the summer months, making the most of each balmy evening. And, you know it's July when Shakespeare comes alive under the stars at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oakbrook. Continuing their long run of Shakespeare classics, A Winter's Tale and A Midsummer Nights Dream taking stage over the past two years, First Folio brings to life As You Like It, the rustic comedy that follows young Rosalind as she escapes to the Forest of Arden to avoid her uncle's wrath. Rosalind is joined by her cousin Celia and the two, like in all great stories, meet many intriguing characters along their journey. Then there's Orlando, who also seeks refuge in the forest after being persecuted by his older brother, Oliver. But our hero, Orlando, is in love – with Rosalind whom he had briefly met after impressing her during a bout of strength, out wrestling her uncle's champion, loving her at first glance.
Rosalind, disguised as a boy and Celia, dressed as a poor woman continue to trek through the forest, while at the same time Orlando, traveling with his elderly servant Adam who insisted to travel at his master's side, does the same while obsessively carving poems of love on seemingly any tree he can find. It is when the Orlando and Adam run into the good Duke Sr. (ousted from the kingdom by the nefarious Duke Frederick) as their desperation for food brings them to her doorstep, that they are warmly taken in and soon realize that they have stumbled onto a hidden community that lives in harmony. Jaques, who plays somewhat of a confidant/friend to Duke Sr., gives us some of Shakespeare's most famous lines when the forest is referred to as a theatre playing out its own story.
"All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages. At first, the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms.
Then the whining schoolboy, with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school. And then the lover,
Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress' eyebrow. Then a soldier,
Full of strange oaths and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honor, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation
Even in the cannon's mouth. And then the justice,
In fair round belly with good capon lined,
With eyes severe and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances;
And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts
Into the lean and slippered pantaloon,
With spectacles on nose and pouch on side;
His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide
For his shrunk shank, and his big manly voice,
Turning again toward childish treble, pipes
And whistles in his sound. Last scene of all,
That ends this strange eventful history,
Is second childishness and mere oblivion,
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything."
As the play progresses, multiple relationships are revealed and created around Orlando's search for his true love, Rosalind and, in the end, everything ties together just beautifully, as Shakespeare's pen so often did.
The many performances in this humorous adventure are done with passion and zest. Nicholas Harizin as Orlando and Leslie Ann Sheppard as Rosalind lead the play's talented cast with a fire-infused appetite, it's outcome an honest, raw passion to which we can truly relate. The two as comfortable in their roles as I am in my favorite pajama pants. And it would be difficult to find an actor who does Shakespeare better than Kevin McKillip, whose seamless delivery as Jaques so effectively pulls out the humor in Shakespeare's writing. Luke Daigle stands out as Orlando's hate-filled brother, Oliver, while Belinda Bremner as Duke Sr. is nothing less than mesmerizing. The cast in its entirety is strong and one would be hard-pressed to find any shortcomings in any of the performances by its talented individuals. In the role of Amiens, Amanda Raquel Martinez even shows off her guitar and vocal skills in a handful of haunting numbers. Standing out as Hermia in last year's A Midsummer Nights Dream, Sarah Wisterman returns this time as Phebe again impressing while Vahishta Vafadari is very funny as runaway cousin, Celia and Courtney Abbott shines as the highly energetic Touchstone.
Well directed by Skyler Schrempp, the play is yet another ode to the excitement of falling in love and the adventures that come with such a happening and the toils one will undertake in order to find his or her soulmate.
As You Like It comes highly recommended as one of this year's best outdoor summer experiences.
Surrounded by trees and a beautiful landscape, As You Like It is being performed on the grounds of the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oakbrook through August 20th. Guests are invited to bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. And just to add a final touch of comfort, bug spray is provided along with bug repellent candles. As You Like It has a running time of two hours and twenty-five minutes with one intermission. For tickets and/or more show information visit www.firstfolio.org. Enjoy!
As Chicago Tap Theatre embarks upon their mission to "Shuffle off to Europe" where they will join tap dance companies Tapage and Tap Olé in their home countries to perform Liason, the talented outfit impresses upon its audience yet another fantastic production in its third remount of Changes, a sci-fi adventure set to the music of the late, great David Bowie. In reverence to 1940's science fiction, seemingly with pages from the old Flash Gordon serials put in play, we get a nasty trio of futuristic villains who have made captive a host of dreamy angels, crippling each by removing their wings, and a hero who must set them free and may only be able to do so by teaching the imprisoned seraphs to fight back (via a tap dance-off, of course).
Artistic Director Mark Yonally's creative vision is what makes this production such an amazing spectacle. It is visually compelling, thanks to the costume design by Emma Cullimore and its punch-packing choreography, and musically fulfilling as the music chosen behind each dance routine is wisely chosen by Music Director Kurt Schweitz to provide much impact. Kristen Uttich, well cast as the show's hero, Jennifer Pfaff Yonally as the lead Alliange and Mark Yonally as Altego with Aimee Chase and Heather Latakas as his Henchpeople, lead a gifted ensemble in what turns out to be a pretty engaging story of good versus evil filled with touching moments of beauty, soul and hope and thrilling climaxes when powerful confrontation erupts.
Changes includes many Bowie favorites that are accompanied on strings by Molly Rife and violinist Anna Gillan, who oversee the dancers at the rear of the stage. "Life on Mars" opens the show followed by "Starman" and "Space Oddity" setting the tone for this energetic production that comes with many "wow" moments. Much of Bowie's music is set to a house mix adding extra thump and larger-than-life tempo, of which I have to wonder was necessary, as opposed to playing the songs in their original recorded versions, my guess being the extra boost provided a clearer pocket for the dancers to perform within or perhaps may have been needed to hear the songs distinctly above the often-thunderous flurry of tap dancing. A feast for Bowie fans, the production also comprises such hits as "Under Pressure" "Changes", "Ziggy Stardust" and other faves that will have you poking through Spotify to relive the production's many great moments upon exiting the theatre.
Chicago Tap Theatre keeps this commanding form of dance alive, and even in bloom, with one fantastic production after another, Changes being no exception. Thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end, Changes has the perfect combination of dance, music and visuals to make this retro-sci-fi rocket take off.
Changes is being performed at Stage 773 through July 16th. For tickets and/or more show information, or to find out how you can help get this talented dance company to Europe, visit ChicagoTapTheatre.com.
After a delay in touring due to singer Bruce Dickinson's bout with cancer, Iron Maiden has finally returned to the Chicago area in tour of their 2015 release, The Book of Souls. Now, fully recovered, Dickinson and company performed in front of a packed crowd at Tinley Park's Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre along with opening act Ghost.
The concert itself was a mixed bag. It was exceptional in the sense that Dickinson's vocals were crisp, strong and delivered us to vintage Maiden-dom as only the signature sound of the collective band can possibly do. The 58-year-old Dickinson seemed in prime form vocally and even physically. Guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith were riffing as though it were 1985 and madman bassist Steve Harris plucked away at his instrument while channeling the energy of an eleven-year-old kid. Nicko McBrain was still Nicko McBrain, bashing the cans with complexity and power laying down the foundation for each song along with fellow rhythm-mate Harris. Yes, the band was on. So…what was the problem?
Two things.
Janick Gers (whom I have the utmost respect for his musical ability) doesn't really fit in with an Iron Maiden progressive metal live show – at all. Joining the band in 1990 to help finish No Prayer for the Dying after Smith's brief departure over musical differences, Gers can no doubt play the part musically, but his stage presence makes us think that we may have entered a Poison concert by mistake. While energy-filled Dickinson and Murray run around the stage, it's just that – running around the stage from end to end, Harris' head thrashing about and Dickinson just being the cool front man we associate with a serious metal band like Iron Maiden. Gers side-to-side hair flinging, goofy high steps, kicks (reminiscent to the band Kix), guitar spins and cheesy dance moves would have been great – if Iron Maiden was a 1980's hair band, but they're not. They're Iron Maiden. (Sorry Gers fans, I know he's talented but do they even need three guitar players?)
The other issue with The Book of Souls concert (at least the one in Tinley Park) was that the set list. Though The Book of Souls sold well and gave Iron Maiden their highest boost in some time, the band's current set list was far too dependent on their latest studio release. With six of the fifteen songs coming from The Book of Souls album, fans who went in the hopes of hearing as many Maiden classics as possible were shorted. Left to the wayside were greats such as "Two Minutes to Midnight", "Aces High", "Run to the Hills", "Flight of Icarus", "Heaven Can Wait", "Running Free", "Can I Play with Madness", "The Wicker Man", "Flash of the Blade" and so many more. Now, naturally a band that has spanned for five decades that has produced so many amazing songs cannot be expected to cram every hit into a two-hour set, but playing just two or three songs from The Book of Souls would allow for a few more greats that Iron Maiden loyals would certainly appreciate jamming along with.
So that was the disappointing. Now for the good.
As stated prior, musically Iron Maiden was on top of their game. As expected (and always hoped for), the band's mascot Eddie made a couple appearances, one as he walked across the stage dwarfing over Murray, Smith and Harris while Gers ran between his legs eluding the creature's grasp until Dickinson fought and defeated the beast parading his severed heart high into the air for the crowd to see, meeting his victory with bloodthirsty cheers. Later an even larger Eddie peered from behind the drums as the band went into "Iron Maiden".
Iron Maiden classics were sprinkled in throughout the set as Dickinson donned a British coat from the Revolutionary war while waving the flag of his homeland during "The Trooper". The singer also surveyed the crowd to see how many fans were born after 1982, the year "Children of the Damned" was released, nearly half the hands in attendance being raised as the band went into the song.
Dickinson also made a heartfelt tribute to late actor Adam West, who he called a childhood hero and an inspiration.
Iron Maiden finished strong with a three-encore power play starting off with "The Number of the Beast" before going into "Blood Brothers" and delivering the knockout blow with "Wasted Years".
Make no mistake. Iron Maiden still rocks and can deliver a fully entertaining arena show infused with enough metal to satisfy the most hard core of fans. Hopefully, the band's set will have more songs that truly define Iron Maiden as most know their next time around. And there will be a next time around, as Dickinson altered the lyrics in "Number of the Beast" to "We will return (Chicago)!".
Iron Maiden set list at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park June 15th 2017
If Eternity Should Fail
Speed of Light
Children of the Damned
Death or Glory
The Red and the Black
The Trooper
The Great Unknown
The Book of Souls
Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden
The Number of the Beast
Blood Brothers
Wasted Years
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Cabbage is very good for health and it makes a good combination with green gram split (moong dal). This curry is very tasty and easy to prepare.
Cabbage : 1 medium sized
Moong Dal : 100 gms
Onion : 2 (chooped)
Red Chillies : 2
Garlic : 6 cloves
Mustard Seeds " 1 tsp
Blackgram Dal : 1tsp
Curry Leaves
Curry Masala Powder : 2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Fry the moong dal till it turns light brown and set aside
Finely chop the cabbage
Heat oil in a pan add siced onions, red chillies, garlic cloves, mustard seeds, black gram dal and curry leaves fry for two minutes
Add fried moong dal and fry for one minute
Add curry masala powder and salt
Add chopped cabbage and fry till all the water evoporates
Add little water and cook till done
Serve hot with rice or roti


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The most recent addition to the HRRN team, Dan returned to the field of sportscasting after a long and tenured career as a broadcasting executive spending most of his years as CEO of CBS Radio. Having been a thoroughbred owner for more than thirty years, Dan will serve both as a co-host and reporter on the HRRN Team. He is also a racing analyst for NBC Sports Radio. In addition to horse racing, you might also see Dan commentating on women's college basketball on the CBS Sports Network now in his second season there.
Dan is a native of Louisville and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University living in the Washington, DC area.


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Former coach Stuart Lancaster saw England's winning run coming
Stuart Lancaster has hailed England's "fantastic" unbeaten run under his successor Eddie Jones - but says he is not surprised by their imperious form this year.
A current 14-Test winning record began with Lancaster's final game in charge of a failed 2015 World Cup campaign when England beat Uruguay 60-3 in Manchester.
England's pool-stage exit - the first host nation in Rugby World Cup history to suffer that fate - saw Lancaster depart Twickenham shortly afterwards, with Australian Jones summoned on a four-year contract as head coach.
And the transformation has been a spectacular one, with England having won a Six Nations Grand Slam, whitewashed Australia in a three-Test series Down Under and then reeled off four autumn victories that included beating the Wallabies again, plus their Rugby Championship rivals South Africa and Argentina.
Lancaster, now a coach with Irish heavyweights Leinster, will be at Northampton on Friday for a European Champions Cup clash against the Saints, whose match-day 23 includes familiar faces like England forwards Dylan Hartley, Courtney Lawes and Tom Wood.
"To go for such a long extended run is pretty unique. Very few international teams have been on that sort of winning run," he said.
"It's fantastic, really, but in terms of success, I am not surprised because I know the team and know how good the players are.
"I think the credit goes to Eddie and his coaches. I think they have done a brilliant job in getting the best out of a very experienced team.
"When the World Cup came, we had about 450 caps in the starting side. Now, it's about 600-700 with an average age of 25. I always said that the new phase of England rugby would be successful.
"But nothing happens by chance, and i think the coaches, and in particular Eddie, deserve the credit for that."
Lancaster revealed he met with Jones not long after the Rugby Football Union deemed him surplus to requirements, and told him what playing quality he had at his fingertips.
"I said to Eddie 'I think there is a good squad here, a good group of players'. And he has brought his own personality and style to the team, which they've benefited from.
"Good luck to them for the Six Nations, Being in Ireland now, all roads are leading to the Aviva (Stadium) on St Patrick's Day (England play Ireland in the tournament's final match a day afterwards). It will be some Six Nations.
"Across the board, you build so many relationships, so I am pleased for all of them - Tom Wood coming back into the equation, Chris Robshaw - those sort of guys who were in my leadership team.
"For Tom to get back in and play well and demonstrate to Eddie what he can offer, I am pleased for him. I am equally pleased for everyone, really. They are a good group of honest players who have always wanted to get better, and you are seeing that now."
Lancaster is relishing what he describes as a "hands-on coaching" role with Leinster, and victory over Northampton ahead of next week's return fixture in Dublin should see Leinster consolidate their position as Pool Four leaders.
"As a coach, you always have to prove yourself. I am certainly having to prove myself to players here," he said.
"These players are top-end players who have been coached by some very good coaches. That's what drives me more than anything else. I don't miss certain parts of the (head coach) job, and I do enjoy being back coaching again.
"I am pretty open-minded about the future. It's been a great move to come back into a top-end European club, but I have learnt now not to plan too far ahead."
It is conceivable that Lancaster, working with Leinster's numerous Ireland internationals, and his former England coaching lieutenant Andy Farrell - now Ireland's defence coach - will have had a key part to play should England come unstuck in Dublin next March.
"Andy is a big personality who can inspire the players to want to defend and provide a system that gives them a good way to defend," Lancaster added.
"Andy and I spoke about the role at Leinster when I got the role, and I think he was quite pleased. He knew I would be operating in a similar way in defence.
"I've got my own differences in attack, but it helps Andy because the players are jumping from club to country, and it helps if they are coached in a similar way."


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On Saturday, June 2nd, the Jump with Jill Film Festival rocked Pittsburgh families at the landmark Oaks Theater. Guests enjoyed free healthy concession stand snacks, danced in the aisles as the interactive films aired, and cast and crew signed autographs for their fans on the red carpet and posted for the paparazzi with Watermelon Man, JSlice. Event producer Jill Jayne, MS, RD performed several songs live, joined by her back up dancers from Riverview High School. Jump with Jill is a school assembly that travels the country transforming nutrition education into a rock 'n roll nutrition concert. With original music, movement-based learning, and a compelling character, Jump with Jill uses the same tools normally used to sell junk food and … Read More
Nature's Candy
The Jump with Jill Danceable Music Video Series helps you incorporate movement breaks between coursework, offer an alternative physical education class, or create a performance event for your entire school. In this video, the hit song from the Jump with Jill show about the benefits of fruit, "Nature's Candy," Jill channels her inner James Brown (or shall we say Janelle Monae?) to showcase the electrifying power of choosing fruit over candy. Joined by her band on piano, sax, upright bass, drums, and guitar and her featured dancers to model the moves, the song is presented in three levels to allow kids to master the moves. Then use the audio track to make videos of your own! In this video, you'll … Read More
In this new retro-inspired video series called Watermelon Workouts, the rock and roll nutrition show Jump with Jill works out while carrying a watermelon to showcase the benefits of eating healthy and exercising… at the same time. Should we have chosen a more nimble fruit?
In this new retro-inspired video series called Watermelon Workouts, the rock and roll nutrition show Jump with Jill works out while carrying a watermelon to showcase the benefits of eating healthy and exercising… at the same time. Should we have chosen a more nimble fruit?
Watermelon Bandits
The news you can chew! In this episode, overly intense news anchor Jill Jayne covers a breaking news story with Vladimir Radulov about a series of watermelon disappearances that have a personal impact on the Nutrition Action News Team.
Shopping Face
The Produce for Kids spring campaign at Meijer will bring Jump with Jill to Midwest schools. Donate by getting those fruits and vegetables in your Meijer cart!
Sweet Beat
This interactive music video about fruit, The Sweet Beat, is a bumpin' hook about the naturally sweet taste of fruit. That's what I call a "Sweet Beat." Now, let's see what you can do. Pick your two favorite fruits and make up your own dance using the audio track. How sweet is your beat? Post your video to social media with the hashtags #SweetBeat and #EatMoreWatermelon.
The Sweet Beat
From our new lyric video series, Jump with Jill is proud to reimagine The Sweet Beat a la Fruit Ninja. Watch the original production at jumpwithjill.com/sweet.


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I am still getting lots of shishito peppers in my farm box. I decided it was time to stir fry them. Shishito peppers are very mild. One in ten may be a little spicy, but after working with three pints of these peppers, I have yet to bite into a spicy one.
My kids love stir fries with noodles because it reminds them of dishes they eat out in restaurants. I found a new type of gluten free noodle at our Asian market, Lion Grocery Store. Have you seen these potato and pea starch vermicilli noodles around?
I love trying new foods that I find are gluten free. My kids never suspected these weren't a regular vermicilli noodle. When shopping at an Asian grocery store, it is important to check ingredients carefully. Most labels should have ingredients in English. If they don't, just ask someone who works there to translate.
These noodles are simple to cook, and they absorb flavor from any sauce you use.
Follow the directions on the package for cooking vermicilli. Each brand requires different cooking time depending on noodle thickness.
Shishito peppers with stems removed.
Tofu cooking in oil.
Broccoli and shiitake mushrooms.
This is what the red curry paste I use looks like. It is pretty spicy, so if you don't want a lot of spice, use 1/2 teaspoon.
Easy tofu stir fry with shishito peppers
- 1 container tofu
- 1 package vermicilli noodles
- 1 pint shishito peppers stems removed
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 1 package fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (make sure it is gluten free not all rice vinegars are.)
- 4 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons light oil to fry tofu
- pepper to taste
- Take tofu out of package and wrap in a towel. Put a jar or something heavy on top to press all water out.
- Let tofu sit in press for 30 minutes.
- Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil.
- Chop broccoli and mushrooms.
- Remove stems from shishito peppers.
- In a small bowl, add all sauce ingredients.
- Unwrap tofu and cut into 1 inch squares.
- Toss cornstarch with tofu cubes to coat.
- When water is boiling, add vermicilli and cook to package instructions.
- Dump vermicilli into a strainer and rinse with cool water to halt the cooking process.
- In a wok, heat light oil.
- When oil is hot, add tofu cubes and cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
- When tofu is crispy on each side, remove from pan onto paper towels to absorb extra oil.
- In a large pan, heat sesame oil on medium high heat.
- Add shishito peppers and cook for 5 minutes, tossing to cook each side.
- Add other vegetables and cook until slightly tender.
- Add sauce, noodles, and tofu.
- Lower heat to simmer and cook for 8 minutes, or until vegetables are done.
Yummy Dinner Ideas 🙂


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The United States has no obligation to return to help Iraq quell a galloping Islamic insurgency, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday.
Pelosi characterized the escalating violence as "very troubling" and suggested the "failed policy" of the Bush administration set the stage for this month's successful push by Sunni militants, who have seized several cities with hopes of taking Baghdad.
"I don't think this is our responsibility, but I do think that we were irresponsible going into Iraq for a variety of other reasons," Pelosi said during a press briefing in the Capitol.
"I don't think there's any appetite in our country for us to become engaged in any more military activity in Iraq," she said. "It doesn't matter why, it is a fact. The American people have been exhausted with wars."
Pelosi hearkened back to 2002, accusing the Bush administration of attacking Iraq "on a false premise that they knew not to be true."
"[They] told the American people the war would pay for itself, it'd be over soon, we'd be greeted by rose petals, that we had to go in there ... because the smoking gun might be a nuclear plume," she said. "Of course, it was not true, and they knew it not to be true."
As a result, Pelosi charged, the military mission was diverted to Iraq from Afghanistan, "where we should have just finished the job."
"Instead we take up another war, and here we are," she said. "War begets war. It's just not a good idea."
Paraphrasing Hannah Arendt, the 20th century political philosopher, Pelosi suggested the U.S. invasion in 2003 might have contributed to the current insurgency.
"People think that one more act of violence is going to end violence, but it's like a flywheel. One act of violence provokes another act of violence, and here we are," she said. "I think this represents the failed policy that took us down this path 11 years ago."
In their quest toward Baghdad this week, the Sunni militants — many representing the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, an offshoot of al Qaeda — have overrun the major cities of Mosul and Tikrit.
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has asked the Obama administration to launch airstrikes against the Sunni militants, according to multiple reports, a request the administration has so far resisted.
Republicans have been quick to blame Obama's foreign policy for Iraq's deterioration, with House Speaker John BoehnerJohn Andrew BoehnerTrump's pick for Federal Reserve chief is right choice at right time The two-party system is dying — let's put it out of its misery One year later, neither party can get past last year's election MORE (R-Ohio) warning Thursday that "the progress made there is clearly in jeopardy."
"The president celebrated our exit from Iraq as a hallmark of his foreign policy agenda, but our focus should be instead on completing our mission successfully," John BoehnerJohn Andrew BoehnerTrump's pick for Federal Reserve chief is right choice at right time The two-party system is dying — let's put it out of its misery One year later, neither party can get past last year's election MORE told reporters in the Capitol. "And I would urge the president, once again, to get engaged before it's too late."
President Obama on Thursday said he won't "rule out anything" in his effort to stop the insurgency.
"I don't rule out anything because we do have a stake in making sure that these jihadists are not getting a permanent foothold in either Iraq or Syria, for that matter," he said.
White House press secretary Jay Carney dodged questions Thursday on whether Obama would seek congressional approval to launch airstrikes against Iraq in response to the surge in violence.
"We would have to get back to you on how that would proceed if that decision were made," Carney said.
Earlier, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) called on Obama to use airstrikes to halt the progress of the extremist groups.
Pelosi, however, seemed to dismiss the option of using U.S. military force in any capacity.
"The Sunni-Shiite fight is really an ancient one. ... I don't know what our going in does about that," she said. "Are we going to refight the war that we just got out of?"


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Sixteen-year-old Meg Traherne has never known loss, until the beautiful, talented horse she trained herself, drops dead underneath her in the show ring.
Jared Strickland has been living with loss ever since his father died in a tragic farming accident.
Meg escapes from her grief by changing everything about her life; moving away from home to spend her summer living on an island in the St. Lawrence River, scrubbing toilets and waiting on guests at a B & B.
Once there, she meets Jared; doing his best to keep anything else in his life from changing.
When Jared offers Meg a scruffy appaloosa mare out of a friend's back field, it's the beginning of a journey that will change both of them by summer's end.
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What a sweet story!!
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SO easy to listen to! Great storytelling!
Sweet Summer Love
I found this first book in the series CUTE! I enjoyed the book and will probably listen to the 2nd in the series. I recommend this book to anyone who loves YA. Narrator was great for the characters and I enjoyed the voice reading the book to me.
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"Cute story."
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"Appaloosa Summer"
Appaloosa Summer: Island Trilogy, Book 1
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A sweet clean YA book about learning to live your life while you are grieving and after. Frienships, responsibilities, and more are featured for the horse lover or anyone in general. Even after a sad beginning the story makes you want to know what's next.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed. Cody Schreger gave an exciting performance.
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