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Cinemas focus on next generation
Small-town movie theaters weigh digital conversion costs
With real life encroaching on reel life, small-town movie theaters are scrambling to keep their screens from going dark.
The digital age is threatening the future of century-old movie houses like Tipton�s Hardacre Theater, which keep entertainment and dining dollars at home, instead of funneling them into nearby cities and multiplexes.
Tipton residents are rallying at home and abroad to raise as much as $300,000 to $400,000 to buy the 1916 Hardacre building, renovate its interior and pull it into the new century by getting rid of 35mm films and buying a digital projection system. A purchase agreement of $96,100 is in place to buy the privately owned building from the local Virginia Cook family.
A new seven-member, all-volunteer Hardacre Theater Preservation Association is hard at work raising funds and meeting with an architect to firm up plans.
�If things go well, we should have everything ready to go on or before Oct. 1,� said Greg Brown of Tipton, president of the preservation group, which is applying for non-profit status.
�We�ve got a long road ahead, in terms of purchasing the theater, but digital equipment is a very, very important first step,� said board member Will Valet of Tipton.
Valet is the director of the annual Hardacre Film Festival, which puts the venue and the town in the national and international spotlight. He also serves as communications director for the preservation association and is hoping to appeal for financial support from the independent film community that has been flocking to Iowa�s oldest film festival the past 15 years.
�It�s gonna be full-steam-ahead for the next 10 months,� Valet said.
Fundraising already has started on the local level. Even before the sale was planned, Valet said Tipton middle schoolers sold T-shirts and raised about $1,000 toward renovations.
�It�s an example of all levels of the community coming together to make this happen,� Valet said.
Many other avenues are being explored, including grants and donations. The building is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, which brings subsequent funding opportunities, and donations can be made right now through the preservation group�s new website.
Single-screen cinemas in Mount Vernon and Vinton and the five-screen Collins Road Theatres in Cedar Rapid already have made the digital leap, at considerable expense. The going rate is between $80,000 and $100,000 to purchase and install the equipment that brings crisper sound and cleaner pictures to the screens.
Vinton�s community-owned Palace Theatre, which opened with silent movies in 1915, converted to digital projections in 2010. Manager Marcy Horst of Vinton said they paid $80,000 for the equipment, screen and sound upgrades, with an additional $40,000 for the gear to lift the screen to accommodate plays staged there. Other recent improvements include a lobby redesign, new seats and remodeled premium seating in the balcony.
Collins Road Theatres in Cedar Rapids went digital this year. Owner Bruce Taylor of Cedar Rapids declined to say how much he paid to flip the switch in May, but said he was able to save some money by purchasing used equipment. In addition to buying five projectors, he also bought two screens to handle 3-D films.
�Most people don�t even notice the difference,� he said, �but some people who are moviephiles have noticed that the picture is nice and clear and sharp, with no scratches or dirt.�
Beyond aesthetics, digital projection is becoming a necessity, not a luxury.
�More and more movie theaters are going digital. The number of prints being made is decreasing,� said Jerry Sheehy, who has owned the Bijou Movie Theater in Mount Vernon with his wife, Cheryl, for 10 years. They went digital in February.
�By last October (2011), we had a lot of trouble finding a movie to play. Every week it was a mad scramble. ... We only do G, PG and PG-13 movies at our place � we don�t do any of the rated-R movies � so the pickings were a little slim. We had to change. (So) we went over to the Palace Theatre in Vinton, because they have a very nice digital system.
�I had seen digital before and wasn�t impressed,� Sheehy said. �The second-generation projectors are very nice � very bright, very clean, and have good color contrast and sound system. I said, �I�ve seen what I needed to see � that�s a great picture, great sound.� The technology has evolved to the point where that�s now an acceptable picture. And it was time to do it.�
Sheehy, a senior marketing manager at Rockwell Collins, takes his side business seriously.
�I did my MBA on this,� he said. �There were about 43 movie theaters in small towns in Iowa back around 2003. I�m certain it�s fewer today � I know three or four that closed because they didn�t want to invest in this. It�s one of those things where you�ve gotta make that decision, do you want to be in the business or not?�
He said he�s pleased with his investment, which cost �just shy� of $80,000.
�Audiences love it,� he said. �When we first converted to digital, I had customers come by and the expression was always, �Wow.� It�s a better picture with digital. We also upgraded to a 12-speaker Dolby surround sound system. That was well-received, too. It really does add to the experience.�
He financed privately through a bank, and gets some help from the Virtual Print Fees program, which pays him a fee every time he shows a first-run film. It�s much cheaper for distributors to produce and ship digital versions, which theaters then upload and send back, than to make 35mm films for every theater, he said.
�I�ve been very happy with it, all in all,� Sheehy said. �Obviously, I wish the studios would have helped us a little bit more on this � but it helps us make that payment every month.�
He had to change his business model to enroll in the Virtual Print Fees program that applies to first-run films.
Previously, the Bijou showed second-run movies, with a couple of new titles each year. Now it shows about a dozen first-run films, with the others being just three or four weeks old.
�Every operator has to make that decision. ... There�s still plenty of (35mm) prints being struck, but there are a lot of rumors in the industry as to how much longer they�re going to make prints,� he said. �There�s some scare tactics are going on, but so far it�s been good for us. We�ve had very positive responses from our customers � they like the picture, like the sound.
�It was a good move for us. Business has been good,� Sheehy said. �Because we�re opening more movies, we�re getting more attendance. We�re doing well enough.�
He�s willing to offer advice and a voice of experience to other operators weighing the digital dilemma.�If there�s anything I can do and answer some questions, I�m happy to talk to anybody,� he said.
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Are you headed up to Connecticut for New England Air Museum and interested about where to stop for supper? You should consider going off course to Montville, Connecticut. Nutmeggers have been posting wicked delightful pics on Instagram from these restaurants. The hype has been reaching new heights as brand new places open up to quench our thirst and satisfy our hunger.
The restaurant scene in Montville, Connecticut deserves more reviews in the local newspapers. The critics can go hop on a one way bus to Paris or London.
Random opinions from Yelp reviewers from New York City are often unwarranted. But the locavores are already over it. Connecticutians really welcome how their cooks leverage the finest and freshest arugula, asparagus and cranberries in their menus. Believe it or not, lots of ingredients and garnishes are shipped from within Connecticut.
At the most popular restaurants in Montville, Connecticut, the proud staff will offer shrewd picks regarding which microbrews from the Nutmeg State will go well with the food. The citizens of Montville, Connecticut have reported that a few restaurants here are secret gems while others are known hot spots for nights on the town. Rest assured, all are worthy of Facebook bragging.
Seniors have been talking up these nectarous restaurants for good reason in Montville, Connecticut. Friends from Manhattan, join us for the best cuisine in the Tri-State.
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Cartagena, Alejandro (Photographer) & Blaustein, Jonathan (Contributor). SANTA BARBARA RETURN JOBS BACK TO US: THE LIMITED EDITION. Jesi, Italy: Skinnerboox, 2016. Softcover. First Edition/First Printing. 112 pages. As New/As New.
Collection of color photographs, presented as an Artist Book. One of Alejandro Cartagena's finest achievements. Limited Edition of 50 numbered, dated, and signed copies. Precedes and should not be confused with the regular trade edition. The Limited Edition is now scarce. A brilliant production by Alejandro Cartagena: Oversize-volume format. White softcovers, as issued. Photographs by Alejandro Cartagena. Text by Jonathan Blaustein printed on separate pamphlet that is laid into the book. Two 8 X 10 inch original color prints laid into the book. Brown paper envelope with "Save The American Dream" green sticker encloses the book, pamphlet, and prints. In red velvet cloth DJ with elaborate gilt titles on the cover, as issued. Presents, in its Limited Edition collectible format, Alejandro Cartagena's "Santa Barbara Return Jobs Back To US". A feral double-meaning of a title: Them versus Us. Mexico versus US. "Many of the photographs in this book are not 'about' anything per se. But their tone, seen together, leaves little mystery. Alejandro's 'America', seen through the lens of 'Santa Barbara', is a place hanging on by a thread. There are several images in the book, peering down on the street, taken from high up in a building somewhere. In other, happier times, I might enjoy their dynamic perspective. 'Wow, those are cool', I might think. But in the context of 2016, I couldn't help but imagine the photographer as a lonely, bitter shooter, eyeing up his next victim through a rifle-scope, anxious to squeeze the trigger, and move the drama along to its natural conclusion" (Jonathan Blaustein). An absolute "must-have" title for Alejandro Cartagena collectors. This is a copy of the Limited Edition, indicated/numbered as such in black ink-pen on the Back Limitation Page. It is also very prominently, neatly, and beautifully signed and dated (in the year of publication) by the photographer: "Alejandro Cartagena 2016". Laid-in are two 8 X 10 inch original color prints, also very prominently and beautifully numbered, dated, and signed by the photographer: "Alejandro Cartagena 2016 (Number) /50". This title will become a contemporary photography classic. This is one of very few copies of the Limited Edition still available online and as issued, has no flaws, a pristine beauty. Please note: The brown paper envelope is very fragile, but it is also integral to the book and its meticulous production. Many copies available online do NOT have it. This one does. A rare signed copy thus. Lavishly illustrated with color plates, 2 original color prints. One of the most brilliant photographers of our time. A flawless collectible copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER ALEJANDRO CARTAGENA TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). ISBN 8894134121. $300.00


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Virginia McKenna, M.Ed., licensed professional counselor, has opened a private counseling practice at 1551 Jennings Mill Road, Resource Valley, Suite 1700-B in Bogart.
McKenna is trained and experienced in counseling individuals, couples and families living with
anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, women's issues and relationship difficulties.
McKenna received her master's degree in counseling from the University of Georgia and worked with Samaritan Counseling Center for three and a half years. She is a national certified counselor, licensed by the state of Georgia and is a member of the American Counseling Association.
Delamater to head insurance news
Dan Delamater, vice president for underwriting with Southern Mutual Insurance Co. in Athens, recently was elected president of the South Carolina Insurance News Service, a nonprofit organization that educates consumers and the media about property and casualty insurance issues.
Delamater succeeds Steve Bloss of Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Co. as the new president of the board of directors.
DeLamater received his bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in risk management and insurance from Georgia State University.
He has been employed in the property and casualty insurance industry for 14 years, including nine with Southern Mutual Insurance Co. He has served as vice president of underwriting for Southern Mutual for seven years.
DeLamater is vice president of the Georgia Association of Property and Casualty Insurance Companies. He currently is a member of Insurance Services Office Inc.'s Personal Property Panel.
Wisham completes part of PT course
Athens physical therapist Jenny Wisham with East Athens Physical Therapy, recently attended a McKenzie Directional Therapy continuing education course in Atlanta.
The course was the third part in the four-part series. McKenzie is a technique used to treat neck and lower back pain.
Hudak joins skin-care team
Registered nurse Tiffany Hudak, Mrs. Georgia 2008, recently joined the professional skin-care team at The Moore Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. James Moore and Dr. Cesar Gumucio announced.
Hudak joins Katherine Moore, R.N., in providing skin care at the clinic.
Coker overseeing planning at Rees
The architectural, planning and interior design firm Rees Associates Inc. has hired health care veteran Keith Coker to oversee health care planning and development in the eastern U.S.
The Athens resident will join the firm's Atlanta office. Coker has more than 20 years of experience in health care design and construction and has been responsible for more than $1 billion of health care design and construction throughout the United States.
Coker joined Rees from Jonathan Bailey Associates where he was responsible for client relations and development for North America. He has worked as a consultant for most of his career. He is a graduate of Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry.
Reynolds named to PGA trustee board
The PGA of America has appointed Jamie Reynolds, vice chairman of Linger Longer Companies, developer of Reynolds Plantation, to serve as one of the first trustees to the PGA Foundation. The PGA Foundation focuses on serving junior golf programs, the disabled and awarding scholarships.
Reynolds will serve two years and his responsibilities will include reviewing the mission to ensure accuracy and validity as well as assisting with fundraising efforts. In addition, he will act as the primary contact for the community, public and media and share the focus of the foundation, its mission, accomplishments and goals to generate support from the community.
Roebuck reappointed to advisory committee
David M. Roebuck, P.E., C.C.M., a co-founder and principal of Armentrout Roebuck Matheny Consulting Group, P.C. of Athens, has been reappointed to the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee of the Export Import Bank of the United States.
The Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee meets quarterly in Washington and provides guidance to Ex-Im in developing policies to strengthen bank support of U.S. exports to Africa.
Roebuck has worked extensively in Africa on various infrastructure projects through his company. ARMCG is an Athens-based engineering, architectural and construction management firm that provides services for projects in the U.S., Africa and Asia.
Sturgis honored by Daisy Foundation
Licensed practical nurse Lillie Sturgis, with the post in the anesthesia care unit at Athens Regional Medical Center, has been honored with The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the Daisy Foundation's nationwide program recognizing the efforts of nurses.
Sturgis was recognized as a "consummate team player, a highly skilled clinician, a true patient advocate, a dedicated mentor, an insightful educator and a sensitive caregiver," according to a news release. Sturgis has worked at Athens Regional Medical Center since 1977.
She received a certificate commending her for being an "Extraordinary Nurse," as well as a sculpture called "A Healer's Touch," hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe.
Barnett certified as a purchasing officer
Karen T. Barnett, purchasing officer for the Oconee County Board of Commissioners, has been accredited as a certified professional public buyer by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Inc, which administers the program under the auspices of the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council.
Barnett joined the Oconee County finance staff in August 2003. She is responsible for the procurement of a wide array of goods and services, including vehicles, trucks, rescue pumpers and large machinery, as well as the procurement of large projects such as the recently completed jail and park complex. Other duties include developing and managing bids and requests for proposals, surplus sales, contracts, purchasing policy and procedures.
Barnett is an active member of the Governmental Purchasing Association of Georgia, the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
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North Carolina is one step closer to banning Tesla cars in the state after a bill passed the state Senate requiring the high-end electric vehicles to be sold only through a dealership.
The bill would technically require all auto makers to sell their cars through a dealer but only Tesla, which relies on selling cars direct to consumers, would be affected.
The bill would require Tesla to go through the state's system of 7,000 franchised dealers and is being heavily pushed by the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association.
Sen. Tom Apodaca, a Republican who sponsored the bill, said the bill is designed to prevent "unfair competition".
More from GlobalPost: Electric car maker Tesla posts first quarterly profit with $11 million
Tesla's vice president of corporate and business development, Diarmuid O'Connell, told Slate magazine that the company has already sold 80 cars in North Carolina, mostly online, and has about 60 more orders in the works.
"[Tesla] also has plans to build its first showroom in the state next year," Slate's Will Oremus wrote. "The Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle in particular appears to be a hotbed of Tesla interest, O'Connell said, which makes sense given its similarities to Silicon Valley."
The state's car dealerships are concerned that Tesla's direct-to-consumer model will put them out of business.
"We care about the franchise system," Robert Glaser, president of the N.C. Automobile Dealers Association told the News Observer. "The whole point of the retail system is to protect the consumer."
Tesla might be giving the traditional auto industry reason to worry. The 10-year-old company, based in Palo Alto, Calif., recently blew past analysts estimates and posted its first quarterly profit.
Tesla initially expected to sell 4,500 of its Model S electric cars in the first quarter. Instead, the company said it sold roughly 4,900 of the cars.
The vehicles sell for between $70,000 and $100,000 depending on the features.
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Аssa Trailer (1987)
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ASSA is set in Crimea during the winter in the mid eighties. A young musician (Bananan) falls for mobster's (Krymov) young mistress (Alika). The parallel story line involves an 18th century assassination plot.
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Three Christians released in Eritrea
Finally some good news out of Eritrea! The Dutch office of Open Doors is reporting that three men have recently been released from detention by the Eritrean authorities. Eritrea is probably the most religiously restricted nation in Africa, with over 3,000 Christians presently in detention for no other crime than their religious faith. None have ever come to trial or been charged with anything.
Two of the three released Christians were detained in Camp Mitire, a military concentration camp in the northeast of Eritrea. According to Open Doors, this camp has been arranged especially for the detention of Christians. The condition of the two elderly men, both in their 80's, has not been made public. They were both arrested in November. Conditions at Mitire are said to be deplorable with prisoners being detained underground or in shipping containers and denied adequate food and medical treatment.
The third man has been been detained for the past six months in a police station.
Thank God for the release of these three men. Pray for their healing from this ordeal and pray for the thousands of other who continue to suffer horrendous persecution at the hands of their government.


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Santa Cruz, Brazil, December 8, 2015
The goal of this award is to promote awareness of good social and environmental practices by shining the spotlight on companies adhering to values such as respect for the environment, social justice and respect for life.
This year's award recognises SICPA's commitment to the best sustainable practices and acknowledges the company's efforts to translate these values into actions.
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Zaxby's, a billion-dollar chicken chain, is taking over America.
Zaxby's was recently ranked No. 25 on QSR magazine's annual list of the top 50 chains in the quick-service and fast-casual industries.
The chicken chain raked in almost $1.3 billion in sales last year.
There are more than 660 locations in 16 states, located primarily in the South.
While many other chains feel the need to reinvent menus and continuously release new items to stay fresh, Zaxby's does the opposite.
Zach McLeroy, Zaxby's CEO, opts to " not make plans for any drastic moves, instead choosing to focus on the food chain's expertise: chicken," according to Metro Atlanta CEO.
The chain's chicken-finger plate is one of the most popular menu items.
Other popular items include classic foods like wings and the company's signature, seasoned crinkle-cut fries.
What's also unique about the chain is its successful track record with salads.
Many fast-food restaurants struggle with incorporating salads and healthier dishes into the menu, but Zaxby's says its salads are popular.
The business plan Zaxby's currently operates has helped the company achieve incredible success in recent years. In 2013, it became a billion-dollar chain.
This is an impressive feat for a chain that is only influential in the South. Some have even tweeted their disbelief in others not knowing about Zaxby's.
My Colorado cousin said that she's never heard of Zaxby's! what??? 😲😲😲
My Colorado cousin said that she's never heard of Zaxby's! what??? 😲😲😲— Justin Adams (@Adams9Justin) March 23, 2015
I feel bad for the people who has never heard of @Zaxbys
I feel bad for the people who has never heard of @Zaxbys— Carolina Lifted (@HolyCityLifted) December 7, 2014
Can't believe some of these people have never heard of Zaxby's 😱
Can't believe some of these people have never heard of Zaxby's 😱— Christian Randolph (@JetSetter_CDR) August 13, 2014
Thanks to the NCAA Tournament, all I want is @Zaxbys and I've never actually seen or heard of it before this weekend #FeedMe— Sam Goldsmith (@sgoldsmith94) March 21, 2015
Does anyone know what Zaxby's is? They have a commercial every timeout and I've never heard of them! #MarchMadness— Nick Incrocci (@NickIncrocci) March 20, 2015
I had sincerely never heard of Zaxby's before seeing that commercial and now Zaxby's is all I can think about.— andy junkdrawer (@andy_sell) March 19, 2015
The company's westward expansion comes at a time when it is reportedly rolling out a new design in many of its stores.
Zaxby's is remodeling and adapting an aesthetic similar to a farmhouse in many of its stores.
The idea behind the redesign is to incorporate graphic elements of Zaxby's history that molded the company, while still updating the exterior of the restaurants to draw in customers.
"The primary motivator behind the new design concept is to improve operational excellence and guest experience. The goal is to go back to some of the earlier stores from 15 years ago and start retrofitting them with the new design," said McLeroy to Restaurant Development + Design.
With the new design, the company is also embracing the open-kitchen concept to foster trust with its customers. Zaxby's is also instating operational changes to increase efficiency in its stores, according to Restaurant Development + Design.
Another popular chicken chain that also originated in the South, Chick-fil-A, plans to open new restaurants in areas in the northern US in the coming months.
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Charlie Deitch
October 27, 2011 at 4:41PM
We're not sure why anyone would want to get into the middle of the donnybrook for Allegheny County Executive, but anti-fracking activist Dana Dolney is doing exactly that. Dolney made a splash during the May Primary when she launched a write-in campaign on an anti-fracking platform just 24 hours before Fitzgerald tangled with Democratic challenger Mark Patrick Flaherty.
Charlie Deitch
October 26, 2011 at 4:47PM
Republican Allegheny County Chief Executive candidate D. Raja rolled out the plan for his first 100 days in office Wednesday afternoon. And while most of the press event went according to the plan, Raja also found himself dogged by questions regarding 84 lawsuits he filed against employees between 1996 and 2009.
Chris Potter
October 20, 2011 at 4:56PM
I mean, come on: They gave it top billing over the story about exotic animals escaping from an Ohio farm. One of those animals is an escaped monkey carrying the herpes virus.
Chris Young
October 20, 2011 at 1:28PM
Thanks to Pittsburgh's own Jasiri X, the Occupy movement now has an anthem. On Tuesday, the local hip-hop artist released his latest video, "Occupy (We the 99)," a song whose lyrics warns Wall Street that if "you want class war, we'll give you what you ask for."
Lauren Daley
October 19, 2011 at 5:08PM
Chanting "BNY Mellon, corporate felons," roughly 100 Occupy Pittsburgh protesters picketed outside BNY Mellon late this morning. They then marched to the state attorney general's office, demanding an investigation into Mellon's handling of Pennsylvania's pension funds.
Chris Potter
October 19, 2011 at 9:22AM
One of the frequent criticisms of the Occupy Pittsburgh movement, and similar protests taking place in cities around the nation, is that for all its complaints about economic inequality, it offers few solutions. That may change in the next few weeks. Adbusters -- the countercultural magazine that launched the Occupy movement -- has put out the call for another demonstration: an Oct. 29 rally for a tax on global financial trading.In an Oct. 17 blog post, the magazine called for a demonstration espousing a "Robin Hood" tax: On October 29, on the eve of the G20 Leaders Summit in France, let's the people of the world rise up and demand that our G20 leaders immediately impose a 1% #ROBINHOOD tax on all financial transactions and currency trades.
Lauren Daley
October 17, 2011 at 4:49PM
Participants in the Occupy Pittsburgh movement ventured out from their Mellon Green encampment and to protest outside Sen. Pat Toomey's office today, demanding he "," she said. "It's unacceptable and ridiculous to me." Toomey, protesters say, hasn't offered much of a response to their concerns.
Chris Potter
October 17, 2011 at 8:03AM
This weekend, Occupy Pittsburgh's annexation of Mellon Green drew the attention of local media and curious residents alike. But while all eyes were focused Downtown, a critical part of the occupation was taking place more than two-and-a-half miles away -- in Josh Stitzer's Lawrenceville kitchen.
Chris Young
October 16, 2011 at 5:15PM
Protesters at the Occupy Pittsburgh camp site awoke this morning somewhat weary from a rough night's sleep, but in good spirits about the success of their first overnight occupation -- and the generosity of the movement's supporters. Despite chilly temperatures and howling winds -- "The ground was a little hard, and it was a little cold," said Jon Smuck, 56, of Steubenville, OH -- occupiers said the discomfort was tolerable.
Lauren Daley
October 16, 2011 at 9:38AM
Mel Barrett took off his muddy boots, lit a cigarette and plopped onto his blue tarp. At the corner of his home for the night in Mellon Green was a white posterboard with black lettering: American Dream My Ass.
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Today's guest post is from Nikki at Pennies on a Platter! (The original recipe comes from Our Best Bites blog.) I'm so thrilled that it's a make-ahead meal! You can never have enough of those. Am I right?
My advice to you is to go ahead and make a TON of these one afternoon, so they'll be ready for you in the freezer whenever you need that last minute meal. The best part? You do not even have to wait to thaw them before baking! Brilliant! You'll find the instructions for freezing and baking at the end of the recipe.
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
From Pennies on a Platter
Yield: 12 taquitos
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup green salsa
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice (juice from half a lime)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp sliced green onions
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Mexican flavored cheese
small flour or corn tortillas
kosher salt
cooking spray
Preheat your oven to 425˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, salsa, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder and garlic. Once combined, stir in the cilantro and green onions. Add the chicken and cheese; mix thoroughly.
(If you decided to prep this in advance, refrigerate the mixture at this point until ready to continue.)
Working with a few tortillas at a time, heat them in the microwave between two paper towels until they are soft enough to roll (about 20 – 30 seconds).
Spoon 2-3 Tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla as tightly as you can.
Place the rolled tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas until the mixture is gone. Make sure the taquitos are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until crisp and golden.
Serve with salsa, sour cream or guacamole.
**To freeze: Before baking, flash freeze the taquitos in a single layer on a baking sheet then place in a labeled freezer bag and store up to 3 months. To bake a frozen taquito (no need to thaw first): Preheat oven to 425˚F and bake for 20 minutes.
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leads our benefits and contracting team, as well as our team of Client Advocates. Pravina has held multiple roles within Cigna Global Health Benefits including positions in underwriting, client management, and most recently managing the North America clinical operations team. She is a graduate of Drexel and holds a degree in Finance.
leads our implementation and inspection functions for the Americas Service team. Shelley has more than 20 years in the health care industry. In 2000, she began her career with Cigna. Shelley joined Cigna Global Health Benefits in 2006 as a Client Manager in the Central Region. In her most recent role, Shelley maintained Cigna Global Health Benefits' largest, most complex clients, resolving concerns and strategizing product and service solutions.
NANCY has previous experience with Citi where she was their director of the North America Consumer Complaint group. With more than 20 years of call center and operations expertise, she led and developed customer concern strategies and insights to help position the company to predict and implement preventative solutions.
BRIAN has been with Cigna for 13 years, joining as a Financial Analysis Manager in 2001. In 2008, Brian transferred to CGHB where he spent two years as Financial Controller for the business. In 2010, Brian moved into Global Service Operatons as Manager of Client Services. In 2012, Brian rotated into his current role as Manager of Claim Operations. Prior to joining Cigna, Brian worked in a numer of Financial Management and Accounting positions in both the Health Insurance and Mutual Fund industries. Brian earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Finance & Accounting from Albright College and later earned his Masters of Business Administration from Widener University.
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PAUL has been with CGHB for 2.5 years leading the Eligibility/Billing teams in Wilmington and Visalia. He has 20+ years of experience in managing Accounts Receivable in various industries with increasing complexity. Paul has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA in Finance/Management from LaSalle University.
LILY has been with Cigna for over 9 years. Overseeing the claims team, communications team, and hospitalization team in the Miami office--which service the regions of Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the USA. (For such customers as the United Nations and WorldBank.) Prior to joining Cigna, Lily worked for a number of international medical insurance companies, and has more than 15 years experience in the international healthcare administration field.
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Within These Havens, Winter Is Just a Word
Outside the distant glass wall, a wet snow is falling. Inside the conservatory of the U.S. Botanic Garden, however, winter is but a memory. A fountain bubbles, the sounds of Elgar fill the warm air, and I am captivated by a bromeliad whose flower spike looks like strung popcorn kernels, except in electric blue.
Spring may be depressingly far away, but there are a few magical places in the city that keep the floral world alive and with it the gardener's spirit. The fouler the weather, the more delightful the experience. The cost of luxuriating in these princely winter gardens? Zilch. Thanks, Uncle Sam.
The most obvious floral oasis at this time of year is the botanic garden's conservatory at the foot of the Capitol. Completely restored and reopened in 2001, the conservatory houses examples of far-off plant worlds as diverse as a primal fern forest and Old World deserts.
The Garden Court, broad and abundantly green with the plants we sort of know but never see (olive, cacao and coffee trees), is one of the majestic spaces, and the centerpiece of the conservatory. The Jungle is another, full as it is with tall palm trees, old cycads, salmon-flowered bougainvilleas and hundreds of other inhabitants of the rain forest. But I tend to lose myself most in the more intimate houses, where the smaller scale invites the type of close observation that brings its own rewards.
The plants fall into two broad classes, those that are unknown and made enchanting by their novelty and those that are familiar, either as houseplants or variants of houseplants, albeit big ones. The 30-foot Norfolk Island pine in the Jungle may engender either alarm or envy for those of us with three-footers at home, but the Botanic Garden will have its own concerns in time: The popular potted plant is actually one of the world's largest conifers, reaching 200 feet at maturity, way taller than even the Jungle's 80-foot-high glasshouse.
In the house dedicated to plant exploration, I noted the same variety of lowly rubber plant that I have, Burgundy, with leaves of the darkest green with purple veins. I was happy to see it in so exalted a place, because it validates my feeling that the rubber plant in particular, and this variety especially, is uncommonly beautiful for all its ubiquity.
It's worth noting, especially in a display honoring plant explorers, that something as ordinary as a rubber plant was brought to the West by plant hunters who risked and endured a great deal in their pursuit of the exotic. But I like this exhibit, too, because it is well planted, in combinations that offer guidance on how to put together a border of hardy plants in our own yards.
On one side, a bed is anchored by a large, spiky crinum with straplike leaves five feet in length. Picking up on its faint purple cast, the gardeners have developed a subtle color scheme with a pink flowering anthurium, Bubble Gum; a hot chili pepper with white-and-cream leaves splashed with purple spots, the way we used to loose ink from a fountain pen; and another, larger foliage plant, a stromanthe, Triostar, in green, white and pink. The back of the border features two large variegated dieffenbachia varieties, Tropic Forest and Camouflage. Let it snow.
Nearby a decorative open-metalwork screen becomes a support for a robust species of passionflower, the batwing passiflora. The stem tips reach out from the screen with thick, ridged stems, and the plant is full of coiled tendrils, like steel springs, but lime green. A mess of flower buds is about to reveal the vine's extraordinarily ornate bloom. The base of the screen is framed by a simple line of maidenhair ferns. You could use hardier species of both fern and vine to create the same effect in your garden.
But walk on a few feet and you will find the type of vine that makes you wish you lived in a warmer place. Covering a metal arch, the purple coral pea is a climber from Australia whose botanic name, Hardenbergia violacea, acknowledges the violet-like nature of the blossoms, each about the size of a child's fingernail. A closer view reveals them as flowers of the pea family, arranged in sprays like those other leguminous vines, wisteria and runner beans. Alas, no sweet-pea fragrance. You can't have everything.
The adjoining Orchid House, small and with the jungle canopy brought down to eye level, gives a sampling of the incredibly diverse world of orchids, from a rare and endangered white species named Coelogyne onstata to a blowsy corsage type, also white but with a yellow throat. Don't forget to look down on your way out to see ground-dwelling species of slipper orchids. (Orchid fans, take note: Hundreds of orchids from the collections of the U.S. Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian Institution will be displayed in the annual orchid exhibit in the conservatory, Feb. 2 through April 13.)
For an entirely different experience, I paid a visit to the new Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard, the large space nestled in the ring of classical buildings housing the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum. Years ago, the courtyard was open to the elements and featured a pair of elm trees, a couple of Victorian iron fountains and panels of grass. It was always popular as a place to gather, but only in clement weather.


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A TEENAGE chef has been given a life-changing opportunity at a pop-up restaurant.
Daniel Doyle, from Whitefield, is one of 15 unemployed youngsters taken on a youth training scheme at EAT Pennines.
The 17-year-old helped dished up tasty delights at The Barlow in Edgworth for three nights over the weekend. There were two menus, one for Friday and Saturday, and one for Sunday.
Dishes included Lancashire hotpot, Portobello mushroom Wellington as well as sticky, steamed sponge pudding. Sunday's menu included roasted chicken and all the Sunday trimmings.
Daniel said: "I didn't really fit in at school and ended up in a bad position, I was locked away for a while. This has given me the opportunity to do something good and learn how to work around a kitchen."
Glen Duckett, director at EAT Pennines, said: "It's gone really well, everybody seemed to really like the food and commented how the service was great. We work with young people who might be marginalised in some way, whether they have a disability or perhaps been to prison."
EAT Pennines chooses a community location and the young people spend their whole weekend running the pop-up restaurant, which is a culmination of a 14 to 16-week course.
"A lot of the young people we work with might not have engaged well academically," added Mr Duckett. But the hospitality industry is very practical and really gives them the opportunity to shine and to build up their confidence."
John Harwood, general manager at The Barlow, said: "It's a really exciting project.
"There were some very nice reviews on Facebook and in person when people were on their way out. There wasn't one person who didn't enjoy it.


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Jamie Bell and Anthony Mackie Join Summit's 'Man on a Ledge'
by Ethan Anderton
September 3, 2010
Source: Deadline, Variety
In case you missed it, back when Sam Worthington was going to star opposite Chris Pine in McG's action comedy This Means War, the Aussie actor was also looking to star in Man on a Ledge. Though the former deal fell through, the latter is still very much happening and the thriller just gained two new cast members. Deadline reports Jamie Bell (Defiance, King Kong) has signed on while Variety reports Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) is negotiating to join the cast as well. The story follows an ex-cop threatening to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop, but the potential suicide might be a front for something bigger.
Summit Entertainment is developing the project and Asger Leth, of only the doc Ghosts of Cité Soleil, is making his feature directorial debut. The original script for Man on a Ledge was written by Pablo Fenjves (Trophy Wife), but RED, Whiteout and Battleship writers Erich & Jon Hoeber are currently polishing it.
Unbeknownst to the police psychologists brought in to talk him down, this suicide attempt is supposedly a cover for the biggest diamond heist ever attempted. Worthington will play the cop who was thrown in jail for a crime he didn't commit, but finds himself let out for his father's funeral. Meanwhile, Bell plays his brother, who happens to be planning a heist of a jewelry store across the street during the suicide, and Mackie plays the disgraced cop's ex-partner. Apparently Amy Adams is also interested in joining the cast as one of the police psychologists, but no deal is in place yet. Sounds like an interesting thriller to say the least and since I've made it no secret that Worthington is one of my least favorite actors around, the addition of Bell and Mackie definitely get me a bit more interested. Surely more casting is on the way, so we'll keep you posted.
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A private plane carrying Peshmerga forces landed at an airport in Sanliurfa province from the Iraqi Kurdish capital of Erbil, Xinhua reported citing state-run Anatolia news agency.
The forces, sent by the Kurdish regional government in Iraq, will cross into Syria later to help their Syrian brethren fight IS extremists in the embattled town of Kobane, also known as Ayn al-Arab.
In a televised interview Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Iraqi Kurdish forces could cross Turkey's territory into Syria at any moment to fight the IS, adding that some 150 Peshmerga forces would be sent to Kobane through Turkish soil.
He said that the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD), which is defending Kobane, has agreed to the Iraqi Kurdish forces' participation in battles against the IS.
Kurds in Turkey staged violent protests three weeks ago over the government's unwillingness to help defend Kobane, leaving some 40 Turkish citizens dead.
The PYD is considered by Ankara as the Syrian affiliate group of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) and a supporter of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, an arch foe of Turkey.
The PKK is listed as a terrorist organisation in Turkey, the US and the European Union (EU).


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Alexis Sanchez and Jorge Valdivia struck in the opening 14 minutes and the South Americans held off a fightback from Australia before sealing a 3-1 win at the FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Sampaoli called on a 'more complete' performance from his team when they face Spain and the Netherlands in Group B.
"It was important to win because it was a difficult game," he said.
"We kept going because it is important to win the first game if we are to have any type of aspirations to do well.
"But to take on our other rivals, we must make our matches more complete."
Sampaoli was pleased with his team's opening half-hour, only for them to concede to a Tim Cahill header in the 35th minute and have to hold firm before Jean Beausejour's late sealer.
"The pressure that we put on in the first 30 minutes was good, we managed to subdue our opponents. Australia were able to overcome that, but I have a happy dressing room," Sampaoli said.
"There are things that we can do better, this isn"t us at our best.
"The players gave their all for the shirt and were very professional."
It left Chile second in the group after the Netherlands crushed reigning world and European champions Spain 5-1 earlier on Friday.
Sampaoli warned his side it would still be tough when they face Spain on Wednesday.
"Spain are the world champions, we know that they have suffered a blow but they are one of the best teams on the planet," he said.
"It doesn"t matter who the next opponents are, the key is to keep on playing good football."
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Tehran, Feb. 10 (Reuters): The head of Irans atomic energy programme today said preliminary work had begun on a plant to produce enriched uranium, although the facility was a long way from completion.
The preliminary steps have taken place and very extensive research has already started, Gholamreza Aqazadeh, head of Irans Atomic Energy Organisation, said in comments broadcast on state television.
We have taken some steps but we still have a long way to go to have this plant come onstream.
The comments, which follow Irans announcement yesterday that it had successfully extracted uranium and planned to process the spent fuel from nuclear reactors within the country, will add to concerns about the Islamic Republics nuclear ambitions.
Washington has accused Iran of secretly trying to develop a nuclear weapons programme. Iran insists its nuclear plans are limited to power generation and says it has invited inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to visit its facilities.
Aqazadeh said the enriched uranium plant would be built in Kashan in central Iran.
The fuel would come from another facility in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, where a Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) was close to inauguration, he said.
The UCF plant in Isfahan had been constructed without outside help after an original plan to receive Chinese assistance fell through, he added.
A further plant to produce fuel casings for uranium was also close to completion in Isfahan.
Aqazadeh said these plants were independent of Irans first nuclear reactor being built with Russian help in the southern port of Bushehr and due to come onstream by early 2004.
The Bushehr nuclear plant is independent from these plants and the fuel for this plant (Bushehr) is to be provided by the Russians based on the contract, he said.
Iran has said it is studying the feasibility of building several more nuclear reactors to meet its booming electricity demand.
Our policy is to complete the circle of fuel for plants for peaceful purposes, Aqazadeh said.


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A fire sparked by an illegal burn-off during the Fire Danger Period created havoc for traffic south of Koonoomoo and frustrated emergency services last Wednesday.
The small blaze only burned about 2ha north of the Yarroweyah roadhouse intersection at about 10am, but caused logistical troubles for emergency services.
It took eight vehicles to bring the blaze under control.
Cobram Fire Brigade captain Adrian Hilder said the fire was sparked by a burn-off which had no permit.
''It sparked a grassfire, which got out of control near the roadside and caused a bit of chaos for traffic,'' he said.
The Goulburn Valley Hwy was shut to traffic north of the Murray Valley Hwy to Koonoomoo and reopened to one lane later due to visibility issues with smoke across the road.
''The highway was then closed again because the fire had gotten into large trees on the roadside and there was concern about them,'' Mr Hilder said.
He warned that the Fire Danger Period was still current in Moira Shire, and all burn-offs needed to have permits.
''Even though the nights are cooler, people still need to be vigilant because conditions can still be quite bad for fires.''
Mr Hilder said Victoria Police and the Country Fire Authority had zero tolerance for burn-offs or fires lit without permits and people would face severe penalties.
''We also ask that during an emergency that people drive slowly and cautiously past it, especially when there are emergency services volunteers working on the roadside.''
Firefighters were also called to another fire sparked by an illegal burn-off in Katunga on the same day.
CFA Hume regional controller Rob Van Dorsser echoed Mr Hilder's concerns.
''Over the past week CFA brigades across the Hume region have been called to multiple incidents involving illegally lit fires,'' Mr Van Dorsser said.
''There may be smoke visible in the air due to DELWP and CFA planned burns or approved permit burn-offs, but this does not mean is it safe to burn-off without a permit.
''We ask residents to be patient and consider that there are heavy penalties that apply for breaking the law — and being unaware is no excuse.
''Calls to fires started by burn-offs without a permit take firefighters away from workplaces, families and potentially genuine emergencies.''
During the Fire Danger Period fires cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or a municipal fire prevention officer.
''Even if you have a permit to use over the Fire Danger Period, make sure you read the conditions carefully,'' Mr Van Dorsser said.
''Failing to follow just one of those conditions may leave you open to prosecution.''
●For more information, see the 'Can I or Can't I' page at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can or phone the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800226226.
All burn-offs should be registered with the VicFire burn-off notification line on 1800668511.


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Last Thanksgiving we started the morning with a yummy brunch, including Pillsbury's Cinnamon Roll Turkeys! I doubled the recipe to make 10 cinnamon rolls for our family. My kiddos 'gobbled' them up! I am planning on making them again this year, perhaps using Trader Joe's Pumpkin Rolls instead.
Cinnamon Roll Turkeys
- 1 can (17.5 oz) Pillsbury Grands! refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 10 slices bacon - We used TURKEY bacon! ;)
- 5 candy corns
- 5 red mini candy-coated chocolate candies
- 10 candy eyeballs
- 15 mini pretzel sticks, cut in half
Heat oven to 350 F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
Set icing aside. Separate dough into 5 rolls; place about 3 inches apart on cookie sheet. Unroll each roll about 1 inch; tuck dough into roll to create neck of turkey.
Bake 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Cut bacon slices in half. Tuck 4 halves of bacon into back of each cinnamon roll so they stick up and look like tail feathers.
Drizzle tops of rolls with icing. Decorate turkeys with candy eyeballs, candy corn and candy-coated chocolate candies. Before serving, place halved pretzel sticks underneath each turkey to resemble turkey's feet.
Let the kids have fun decorating their turkeys with extra sprinkles and candy corn. Look for the candy eyeballs in craft stores near the candy/cake decorating section.


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Tampa, FL (PressExposure) January 01, 2012 -- The senior writer on the Golf School Reviews website today announced the publication of a new article which is entitled, "Golf School Alternatives for Golfers At All Skill Levels". After conducting research, the writers on the website realized that different schools only cater to different level players which can be confusing to golfers who want to improve their skills.
Golf is one of the most exciting and rewarding games in professional sports which pay extremely well for the top ranked athletes. The sport is not only a favorite pastime for millions of athletes around the world, it is also a thriving industry. People who want to attend a good golf school in order to become a professional instructor can earn a very decent living in a job where they can set their own hours and work as much or as little as they require to support their families.
In the United States alone there are thousands of businesses that deal specifically with the game of golf which hire hundreds of graduates out of golf schools every year. Golf companies include golf equipment manufacturers, golf-themed resorts, and training centers all of which need employees who not only know how to play the game but also know the business end of the sport. It's important for people to read a good golf school review before they make any decision as to which school they're going attend since all of the schools are different and they all have diverse contacts in the business world of golf.
While golf is a game that should be enjoyed, students in a golf school will learn that there is a very competitive aspect to golf's business side. Employers who want to hire someone out of golf school need to know that the future employee is well versed in the language of the game both on the course and behind the scenes. An education at a golf school will ensure employers that all of their students are adequately trained in how to play golf well, and how the game functions behind the scenes to create products and tournaments.
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Nearly all speedos in new and used cars read faster than your true speed. It's a built-in licence- and money-saving feature, for which we can thank the car makers.
The NRMA tests the speedo accuracy of each new car with a computerised measurement tool called a Datron Correvit. Of the current new models, all except for Toyota's 78 Series LandCruiser workhorse, which reads 100km/h at a true 101km/h, are optimistic.
The vehicle least likely to get you a ticket is Ford's little Ka hatch. Its speedo exaggerates your actual rate of knots by about 10 per cent - at an indicated 100km/h, you're only doing 90.2km/h. Given the Ka's lack of get up and go, you would also have to try very hard, on a long, flat straight stretch of road, to break the highway speed limit.
And when your used Ka shows 100,000 km on the clock, you've only travelled 90,200km because the odometer is driven by the same mechanism which rotates the needle on the dial.
The Mercedes-Benz S430 and Toyota Corolla are spot on - 100km/h is 100km/h.
Should your "my speedo must be wrong" defence collapse, there is little point in trying to prove that the one in the highway patrol car is out of whack.
The standard Holden VT Commodore speedo indicates 100km/h at a true speed of 99.6. Highway patrol Commodores run a non-standard wheel-tyre combination, so those bound for police use are recalibrated at the factory.
General Automotive Instruments at Silverwater then carries out an independent check for 100 per cent accuracy before they are released to police. At about 40,000km, when the cars are sold, the speedos are again checked.
Older cars generally run a gear-driven speedo box, connected to the transmission, with a cable turning the speedo needle. These mechanical speedos are less accurate than today's instruments, which convert mechanical revolutions to electrical pulses or magnetic fields.
General Automotive Instruments is also regularly asked to check the speedos on disgruntled - ie, those in recent receipt of a ticket - drivers' cars.
"Usually, they have been booked on holidays and they want to know if they can rely on their speedo," Emile Hanna, GAI's service manager, told Drive.
"Today's cars have relatively accurate speedos. About the worst error we'll see is an indicated 65km/h at a true 60km/h. The police cars remain accurate throughout their service life - at worst they will be half a kilometre an hour out when we check them prior to disposal.
"We check private motorists' speedos the same way we check the police ones, and invariably they read either accurately or optimistically."
Changing your wheel or tyre sizes has an effect on speedo accuracy. Increase the overall diameter and your speedo will give an even more optimistic reading; reduce it, and you run the risk of a slower than actual indication of your speed. Changing the gearbox or differential ratios can also affect speedo accuracy.
General Automotive Instruments charges $50 for a speedo check and report. But don't get your hopes up.
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Cathay Pacific Airways to Offer New Weekly Service between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh
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Cathay Pacific Airways has launched a new weekly passenger service between Abu Dhabi, UAE and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This new route complements the airline's existing three times weekly passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong.
The new Riyadh service will commence on 04 May 2013, and will be operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The flight will depart from Abu Dhabi every Saturday at 22:00 to arrive in Riyadh at 22:45. On Tuesdays, the flight will depart Riyadh at 22:25 and will arrive in Abu Dhabi at 01:10 on Wednesday.
Brian Yuen, Cathay Pacific's Country Manager UAE & Oman, said: "The new service reinforces our commitment in the Middle East market. Our world class products and services will offer passengers from UAE a new level of travelling experience between the two counties".
Cathay Pacific's New Business Class consists of clean, sculpted lines defining private, lie-flat seats with direct aisle access and allows passengers to control their degree of privacy and openness. It was voted "World's Best Business Class" in the 2012 Skytrax World Airline Awards™ by more than 18 million airline passengers from around the world. In the adjacent cabin, the new Premium Economy seat itself is wider and has a bigger recline in a more spacious cabin than the traditional Economy Class with between 26 and 34 seats per aircraft.


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Equine Ambulance Hits the Road for Marion duPont Scott Center
- Sep 19, 2008
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They travel up to five hours one way to staff an event--and during the whole trip, they hope their services won't be needed when they get there. The five-member ambulance crew from Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and their well-equipped rig provide emergency care and transport services to horses that incur injuries in steeplechase and point-to-point events that take place throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
The ambulance is available during numerous equine events during the spring and fall competition seasons.
"If a horse is injured during an event, we have the ability to triage and transport him, under the guidance of a veterinarian, to a nearby site where the veterinarian can examine him further," said John Dashiell, who oversees the equine medical center's ambulance service.
Like any ambulance, this rig is designed and equipped to be of enormous use in an emergency situation. "In configuring and stocking the ambulance, we went about things very methodically," Dashiell explained.
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center Ambulance.
As an example, the adjustable breast bar allows for a variety of configurations. The center partition and bars can be moved to separate two adult horses or allow a mare and her foal to stay together. Or, the bars can be shifted to one side so an injured horse has additional support. The bars can also be removed to accommodate a recumbent horse.
"In stocking the ambulance, we did our research," Dashiell said. "We asked veterinarians what they needed most, and put those items on board. One of the most important items we carry is water--and lots of it. Every time we go out, we have 170 gallons of water, which we primarily use to cool horses down if they've become overheated."
Other supplies include various sizes and types of splints, bandage materials, high-volume fans, and a misting unit. "We also carry a strong, lightweight skid that we can use to move or transport a horse even if he's unable to walk on his own," Dashiell said.
As the ambulance is increasingly utilized, Dashiell, who has received formal instruction in search and recovery as well as emergency responder training, would like to see it at even more events, carrying additional equipment and supplies, and crewed by a staff that has undergone more formal training. But he says he knows that time and funding are limited.
"The thing is, we wouldn't be able to do this at all if it weren't for private donations made by a generous clientele and members of the equine community; they're the ones who provided the funds to purchase this equipment," he explained. "And, bear in mind, this is not a profit center; the charges for our services only cover our costs to maintain and operate the ambulance."
When the ambulance is put to use, the crew says they find that horse owners are very appreciative. "The feedback we get is extremely positive," said Nathaniel White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, equine medical center director. "John takes a great deal of pride in the ambulance service, and because of this dedication, the race committees and veterinarians now depend on having a dedicated team to help injured horses. Our goal is to make sure we provide optimal care for the horses."
Although Dashiell stresses the teamwork that goes into operating the ambulance service, in 2006 he was singled out and presented with the Virginia Huntsman Award for his outstanding contributions as a volunteer.
Speaking with Dashiell, the passion and enthusiasm he has for the equine medical center ambulance service is evident. "We're the only ones within hundreds of miles who can provide this type of service," he noted. "When we support an event, it's very likely that at least one of our donors will be attending. On that day, when they see us there, I hope they are as proud of this team and this service as they were on day one."
Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier full-service equine hospital located in Leesburg, Va., that offers advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses. One of three campuses that comprise the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, the center and its team of equine specialists are committed to providing exceptional treatment to patients, superior service to clients, and cutting-edge research to the equine industry.
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The Fallow Field Trailer (2009)
"Evil Grows" 10 October 2009 93 mins
Amnesiac Matt Sadler awakes alone in the middle of the countryside. Gradually his memory and experiences rebuild and he finds his destiny inextricably linked with a farm and the Farmer Calham.
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Hey everyone!! I'm so sorry for the lack of posts, things have gotten really busy lately. I'm posting today to update you on what's been going on lately.Autumn has finally woken up and is beginning to touch our part of the world. So excited for the cool weather again; it definitely brings me more inspiration.
I've worked on a few covers for you guys, but we seem to be running into technical difficulties with each one. We're still working to get them up, though, and I know we'll figure out a way sooner or later. I'll post them ASAP, thanks for your patience.
I've gotten back to songwriting! Yay! Right now, I don't have material ready for posting, but I hope to do some editing here and there and bring some to you soon. I've also gotten back to digital design and writing, I can't wait to share some more with you.
That's all for this update, I'll just leave you with a song that I'm loving this week:
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The past few days in Burlington have been interesting. Two days ago I helped eat twenty scoops of ice cream and then sat in a Japanese tea house being peaceful. After sitting with tea I walked back to the house in the rain and grabbed my gear to go play a last minute show at 242 main in Burlington. Since I was added last minute I opened the show and since there weren't a ton of people there I played on the floor and I was glorious. I played to people I needed to convince and I did it and it ruled. I sold a few things which really helped cause I'm getting pretty broke. So the day turned out better than expected.
Then yesterday I said goodbye to my new friends in the band broken chords sing a little louder. After doing so I went to see my cousin dad and his family. Dave and his wife tara just had an incredibly beautiful baby boy two weeks ago. Gavin is so little and so cute it's amazing. Sometimes I forget how incredible and mind blowing human life really is and thinking about this tiny little dude and how someday he'll be a real guy. So wild. It felt great to catch up with dave and tara as they're amazing people and some of my favorite relatives ever. They took me and gavin to a gathering at a friends house where there was a full scale replica of an old cargo ship and we enjoyed free ben and jerrys though we missed jerry himself scooping it. I know what you're thinking, that I really needed more ice cream after the other day. I know i'm an ass. This also did not stop me from taking more for dessert. And you might ask why I was still there after dinner. Well as it seems during the summer this woman hosts weekly pot luck dinners with tons of wine and a house folk group. So we ran home and got some salads tara had made and then went back for an amazing dinner, wine and hanging out with 60 year olds. At one point a woman found out that I'm a musician ad made me play a couple of songs for everyone. It's weird trying to figure out the least sad sounding song I have so as not to bum everyone out. I'd say overall it went well.
After dinner we went back to dave and taras and dave and I stayed up shooting the breeze and drinking wine. It was great to get to spend so much time with loved ones in such a peaceful place. I really felt blessed and refreshed. In the morning we got up and dave made eggs but they were not normal ones they have almost 40 chickens and eat only fresh eggs it was my first time and it ruled shocking yellow yolks and full fresh flavor amazing we then went to have a photo taken of daves son Trevor on the boat and then got some coffee and relaxed. Walking around the gardens, hanging with chickens, being with good people, these are all ways to refresh your spirit. After helping dave with some chores out in the sun I headed back to Burlington to the sounds of tom petty and the clash. When I got into town the apartment was locked so I walked to the store and got some edamole which is edamame crushed and mixed with olive oil and garlic to sort of be like guacamole. After a nice bite and a walk I hopped back in the car and headed to my other cousin erica's place. It's nice that I got to see all of this family especially since I normally barely see anyone. Erica and dan have a two month old beautiful girl so it was lovely to see her and the both them. We had a really nice dinner and hung out for a bit then dan and I went out for drinks. It's always interesting to hang out with significant others or friends of people that you're related to or close to but without that linking person. You get a totally different perspective on their relationship and on them as individuals.
Today I dropped my car off at Tyler from ghostings house and we packed an absurd amount of things into a suburban and crammed in for a three week tour. I'm actually surprised that I'm pretty comfortable back here right now. Hopefully it will stay this way for what could potentially be a long three weeks. I'm hoping fir the best. So let's see how things go.
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Hebe is a Latvian kids fashion trends label produced with free spirited and curious children in mind in organic cotton.
The spring 2014 collection was inspired by camp life, lazy summer days and sunsets by the water. Bright T-shirts have mystical animal prints and there is a special collaboration with Latvian artist Liga Kitchen for an allover animalistic pattern.
They photographed in a great wooden hut on the water's edge for a realistic summer holiday atmosphere. I showed a small preview of the collection as a reminder for Playtime Paris where they exhibited last season.
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Seems to me, when you put together a musical act, there has to be something of a concept... that unifies all your music together.
Maybe Kraftwerk is a prime example of this. Regardless of musical track, the concept is there:
* Let's do synthesis the likes of which no-one's heard before
* Let's condemn or mock the machine... while making the most machine-like music possible
* Maybe much of it should be danceable
* Let's have a distinctive, somewhat "cold" German sensibility
* Lets groom ourselves to look like kindly-but-insentient robots
Some concepts just arise from the nature of the people involved: Let's have The Andrews Sisters, three sisters who sing in perfect jazz harmonies, and who sing somewhat ribald songs, often with an eye towards military GI's.
Let's have Britney Spears, the image of a teenaged American high-school cheerleader... who sings sluttish songs often suggesting what used to be called miscegenation. And let's have Miley Cyrus who thumbs her nose at her Country-Western roots (White/Republican/Conservative/Christian/Right-Wing) to do much the same thing.
Let's have The Police, three white guys who, at height of the Brixton race riots, are hip to the inner-city black man's music, let's all bleach our hair blond; all songs should be a blend of both Punk and Reggae/Ska sensibilities.
Let's have Bob Dylan, a middle-class Jewish guy who poses as Manhattan homeless street trash, who appears to have beamed in from Woody Guthrie's poverty-stricken Depression Oklahoma or Appalachia, whose new original songs partake of Appalachian (or even 19thc Scots-Irish) forms.
You see where I'm going with this. The point is, the most important artists always figured out what their concept, their shtik, their gimmick was: looks-wise, culturally, tonally, musically, even production-wise. And groups who could not come up with a strong unifying concept were not good for longevity.... and would likely be one- or two-hit wonders.
What are your feelings about "concept", and/or musical acts with higher and lower degrees of embedded "concept" ? Why isn't it enough to simply throw together three twenty-something, smiling guitarists and hope for the best?
The "high-concept" musical act.
The "high-concept" musical act.
Seems to me, when you put together a musical act, there has to be something of a concept... that unifies all your music together.Every paint-stroke takes you farther and farther away from your initial concept. And you have to be thankful for that. Wayne Thiebaud
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My belief is that if you do what you are inside (regardless of your roots, ethnicity, economic class or whatever), then you make music that will resonate with people, Contrariwise, if you pose as something else, there is no way to hide the artificiality you create. Many of the examples you mention are people transcend their roots to be who they really feel inside, and create authenticity by following their particular 'path with heart'.
Others you mention (I'll let the reader decide who) are entirely artificial, and have no means of ever connecting with their muse no matter how successful their careers.
Actually, the concept of the Andrews Sisters is, Gee, now that the Boswells have broken up, that leaves a HUGE gap in the sibling harmony swing market.
With re Kraftwerk, I think the thing that separated them from all the other prog and synth-experimental bands is that they were intent on making POP MUSIC. They didn't sound like Faust or even Tangerine Dream (which was started in 1967, by the way, 3 years before KW). They used simple, but attractive melodies and they weren't afraid fo driving them home with repetition, in traditional pop fashion.
With regard to a certain 'high concept' pop act that has just grabbed a Grammy... I've been aware of them since their first album in '96 and they've been pretty much annoying me on every exposure to their simplistic, sequenced elevator pabulum since.
Their musical high concept is striking: extremely bland, formulaic synth pop with sacharine melodies sung by hard-tuned 'singers' -- to me, it seems like sort of a somewhat perverse partial inversion of the ABBA formula.
PS... your take on the Police is about directly opposite to mine -- which is that US AID money was used to start their label and promote their career as a 'safe' band with what appears to the bland mainstream as 'outsider' status with their primary message embodied in their songs: there is no political solution. give up, give in, become a mindless polyester-wearing droid listening to fake reggae and doing your job like a good little drone. Certainly, those are the people who embraced the Police back in the day, as they embraced the Romantics, U2, and a few other 'safe' new wave bands. (Not that I necessarily think THOSE bands were getting US AID money, mind you. The Copeland Brothers, of course, had a quasi-direct connection to the US AID (an arm of the CIA) through their father who was a very high ranking official.
PS... Dave's onto something, for sure -- but the terms of art have changed -- it's no longer the concept that drives the marketing, it's the brand narrative...


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Media personality STEPHANIE COKER got engaged to her sweetheart OLUMIDE ADENIROKUN.
Yesterday, 20th November, they had their introduction ceremony which had family, friends and well wishers in attendance
The couple got engaged in August and seem to be gearing towards a swift sealing of their union.
The bride-to-be, STEPHANIE, 26, is a Nigerian on-air personality and a television presenter for MTV Base Africa and Ebony Life TV. She also featured as Feke in the popular Nigerian TV Series "Tinsel."
DANIEL ADERINOKUN, father of one, is the younger brother of GTB co-founder TAYO ADERINOKUN.
Reports have it that this is his first marriage.


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