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1. Student Loan Consolidation
You may want to consider student loan consolidation, since this process can lower your monthly payments and lock in a low interest rate. However, it is important to realize that consolidation can extend the life of your loan and greatly increase the amount of interest you pay. If you do consolidate, you may consider paying the loans back at a quicker rate once you are in a better financial situation. You may need to consolidate to a Federal Direct Loan if you want to qualify for income based payment options or loan forgiveness in the future.
2. Unemployed Deferment
You are allowed to have three years of unemployed deferment on your student loans. You can take advantage of this deferment if you do not have a job. Since you are only allowed three years, you should carefully consider your options before claiming deferment. During deferment the federal government will pay the interest on the subsidized Stafford loans. You will be responsible for the interest payments on the unsubsidized Stafford loans.
3. Economic Hardship Deferment
If you have a low paying job you may qualify for economic hardship deferment. This is usually for a specified amount of time. Your lender will let you know how long you have. If you do qualify take the opportunity to really focus on changing your financial situation. You may take the money you were paying for your student loan and apply it to credit card debt. If things are really tight you may be barely scraping by. Be careful not to add more debt to the picture however.
4. Forbearance
Forbearance is your final option when it comes to paying back your student loans. If you are having difficulty making your payments, then you need to contact your lender. They are usually willing to allow you to pay a lower payment, rather than put the loan into default. This should be your last option. It is important to be open with your lender, because they do want you to repay the money. By communicating with them when you have a problem, you can generally avoid being put into default on the loan.


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By Kenneth S. Broun
Twenty-two years ago, on the 11th of February 1990, Nelson Mandela walked out of a South African prison, a free man for the first time in twenty-seven years. He immediately assumed the leadership role that would move South Africa from a system of apartheid to a struggling but viable democracy. No one person, not even Nelson Mandela, was solely responsible for this miracle. But no one can doubt the crucial role that he played in the process that brought a new era to South Africa, or that his intellect, sturdy leadership, and political savvy made this process far more peaceful than anyone had predicted would be the case.
That Mandela was alive to assume this leadership is a remarkable story. When the trial that led to his conviction began in 1963, most in South Africa and abroad predicted that he and his codefendants would be hanged. Mandela and his codefendants faced charges brought under the recently enacted Sabotage Act, the violation of which carried the death penalty. The South African government proudly announced that it had brought to justice men who had planned and begun to carry out a campaign for its violent overthrow. The country's press celebrated the success of the police in catching the violent criminals who represented a very real threat to the way of life of white South Africa. Foreign representatives were told by informed sources that the maximum sentence for the top leadership was possible, indeed likely.
The 1963–64 trial of Mandela and his co-defendants is known as the Rivonia trial, named for the Johannesburg suburb in which most of the defendants were arrested. Other defendants included ANC leaders Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki, the father of future South African president Thabo Mbeki, and the South African Indian leader, Ahmed Kathrada.
A team composed of lawyers of great intellect, legal ability and integrity defended the accused. They applied their considerable skill to a cause in which they deeply believed. The accused, through both their statements to the court and their testimony, demonstrated strength of character and devotion to a cause that even a hostile judge could not, in the end, ignore. The conduct of the judge before whom the case was tried illustrates both the strength and weaknesses of the South African judicial system. The judge may well have been independent of the government and its prosecutor, but his own prejudices guided him through much of the proceedings. The prosecutor, who was described by a visiting British barrister as a "nasty piece of work" may have hurt, rather than helped his case by engaging in a political dialogue with the defendants who took the witness stand.
White South African opinion was clearly in favor of the prosecution and harsh sentences for the accused. But international opinion was almost unanimous in its support for them, particularly in the newly independent African states and the Communist bloc. There was also considerable attention to the trial on the part of the major Western powers, or at least concern that death sentences would sour relations with African and other Third World people. The question was how the West, and in particular the United States and United Kingdom, might attempt to influence the trial's outcome.
Perhaps the key point in the trial was Nelson Mandela's statement from the dock, a statement made in lieu of testimony. He ended the statement with these words:
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African People. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for, and see realized. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.
His words now adorn the wall of the Constitutional Court building in Johannesburg. When asked many years later why the judge did not sentence him to death at the Rivonia trial, Mandela said: "because I dared him to do so."
Kenneth S. Broun is the author of Saving Nelson Mandela: The Rivonia Trial and the Fate of South Africa and the Henry Brandis Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina Law School. Since 1986, he has traveled regularly to South Africa to conduct programs in trial advocacy training through the Black Lawyers Association of South Africa. Saving Nelson Mandela describes the trial and explores the factors that changed the outcome from a likely death penalty to a sentence of life imprisonment — a sentence that may have saved the nation from either a continuation of an oppressive regime or a bloody civil war.
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The life of Former President Nelson Mandela is quite a remarkable one. I have recently been doing some research as part of a project I am doing and I have discovered a deep admiration for him and what he stood for. What amazes me is that at a certain point during his imprisonment, he actually declined an offer for release. He willingly gave up his freedom (and possibly life) for the benefit of or in solidarity with all who were being oppressed in South Africa. A condition was imposed on the release that would mean that he and all who supported and followed him (the underground ANC) would give up violence as a weapon in the fight against apartheid. His response to the proposed release, paraphrased, was that there is no point in him being free if his people arent.
Turning this release down, meant that he had to spend several more years locked up under the harshest conditions imposed on prisoners – special conditions specifically for black political prisoners in which no letters or visitors were allowed and they were segregated from all the other 'normal' prisoners
Mr Mandela is very frail at the moment, and he is struggling with his health, but no one can ever doubt that his life, even with the stolen 27 years, is a life very well lived. He will always be loved by all.
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Letter from Papua New Guinea #4December 11th, 2012 by Jane Sloane
"See those girls there," a female pastor says from the back-seat of the vehicle we're in, pointing to a group of girls who looked between 11-15 years of age; they are likely part of a prostitutes ring encouraged by older girls.
Prostitution is increasingly common in Papua New Guinea, especially for girls needing income for themselves and their families in order to get an education. The cost of going to college is between $US3,000 and $US6,500 per year. And for many people who struggle on the poverty line for most of their lives, the dream of an education for themselves or their family is just that.… Continue Reading
Letter from Papua New Guinea #3December 10th, 2012 by Jane Sloane
The Pacific is a world removed, a forgotten corner of the earth for many, however to me it is a place of such immeasurable beauty, a sing sing culture. In this environment, flying in a small plane across the country is pure joy. As the plane skids to a stop, I can see young and old people who look like colored dots as they swamp the roof of the airport and rattle the cage of the wired gates that keeps them outside.… Continue Reading
Letter from Papua New Guinea #2December 5th, 2012 by Jane Sloane
One cassowary, two sheep, 24 pigs, 1,600 kina worth of vegetables, 10,000 kina of gas and 10,000 kina in cash is the worth of a woman.
That's the bride price my driver, Andrew, paid for his wife, Jennifer, when they met and married in Mount Hagen in the Papua New Guinea Highlands.
"As a couple, we received up to 50% of that payment back in some form," Andrew explained. My parents-in-law gave us back 3 pigs, 800 kina of vegetables, especially bananas which we didn't have, cooking utensils, bedding and 3,000 kina in cash. … Continue Reading
Letter from Papua New Guinea #1December 4th, 2012 by Jane Sloane
When I last saw Janet Sape she was talking about her dream of creating a Microbank for Women in Papua New Guinea. Now that dream is about to become a reality as she awaits the banking license for this new bank, with its working title of Pacific Women's Bank.
"We had been discussing the name Meri Bank, as Meri means women in Papua New Guinea, but we also want to be able to expand the bank beyond PNG and we need the name to be relevant in other Pacific countries too," Janet Sape explained today.… Continue Reading


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Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau (CNSCVB) celebrates its 4th Annual Chicago's North Shore Restaurant Month spanning the entire month of February – a great way to cure the winter doldrums. Nearly 55 area restaurants offer awe-inspiring, meals prepared for our guests suffering from cabin fever! The event will take place Friday, February 1 – Thursday, February 28. Now is the time to check out a restaurant that you haven't had a chance to dine at or visit a North Shore favorite. Check out www.northshorediningdeals.com for a list of participating restaurants.
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Raised in working class families, Quint and Rishy Studer have both made community-based philanthropy, job creation and educational attainment the focus of their giving and investing. By their corporate work to improve healthcare for patients in Pensacola and around the world; their investment in Pensacola's downtown historic district, waterfront, and the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos minor league baseball team; and their philanthropic work to publicly and privately assist families in need, the Studers are an integral part of Pensacola's growth and development. Through gifts like the Pensacola Pledge, the Studers are helping to improve the lives of others by creating opportunities for students to find their passion, serve their community and pursue higher education. He has written five books, including Hardwiring Excellence, the most read book on healthcare leadership ever published. Quint is also a respected healthcare industry thought leader and sought-after speaker.
Rishy Studer also worked at the Studer Group and only recently left the firm to spend more time on her passion of community redevelopment in the Pensacola area. Rishy has been a driving force in the revitalization of historic Pensacola's urban areas. These projects range from the redevelopment and success of the Five Sisters Cafenow a cornerstone of the historic Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood, to the improvement and revitalization of a 35,000 square foot office building in the heart of downtown Pensacola. Rishy's newest project is rebuilding a turn-of-the-century property for use as a boutique olive oil and pasta store, as well as leading the Pensacola Business Challengea combination business incubator and mentorship incentive contest to help new entrepreneurs start a business.
Together, Quint and Rishy led the effort to reclaim 30 acres of environmentally damaged land on beautiful Pensacola Bay in downtown Pensacola. In partnership with the City of Pensacola, this waterfront park will be a signature project for the community, providing an outdoor amphitheater, public access to the water, mixed-use development and a multipurpose sports stadium. In addition to the brick-and-mortar contributions of the Studers to this park, Quint and Rishy also purchased and moved a Cincinnati Reds Double-A baseball team, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, to play in the stadium, creating dozens of jobs and providing an outstanding community attraction for the Pensacola area. The Studers' proudest accomplishment, and the blessing for which they are most grateful, is their family of five children and six grandchildren.


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Meeting Minutes April 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 – 7:15 pm.
Mayor Purdham called the Public Hearing to order with all Council Members in attendance. Also present at the hearing were as follows: Town Manager Terry Pettit, Public Works Foreman Ronnie McCoy, Clerk Norma Cubbage, Joe Farruggia with Page News and Courier and Mike Uram.
The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens to express their views and comments on the proposed real estate tax increase from the current .16 per 100.00 to .20 per 100.00.
The Clerk read the notice as published in the local paper for two consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.
Town Manager Terry Pettit noted he had not received any comments for or against the proposed increase by e-mail, written or verbal.
Mayor Purdham inquired if there were any comments from anyone in attendance. There being no comments Mayor Purdham closed the meeting at 7:30 pm.
Norma Cubbage, Clerk
Mayor Purdham called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. with the following Council Members attending: Mike Knight, Bruce Stoneberger, Richard Dorraugh, Martha Graves and Leon Rickard. Also attending tonight's meeting was as follows: Town Manager Terry Pettit, Public Works Foreman Ronnie McCoy, Brianna Campbell with the Luray/Page County Chamber of Commerce, Joe Farruggia with Page News and Courier, Steve Thomas and Mike Uram.
Mayor Purdham gave the Invocation and Leon Rickard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Purdham inquired if there were any additions or changes to the Agenda. Town Manager Terry Pettit inquired if the body would like to take a 10 minute recess after Ms. Campbell makes her presentation to look at the vehicle Chief Foster recently obtained free of charge through military services. Mayor Purdham noted this addition to the Agenda. Motion was made by Leon Rickard, seconded by Richard Dorraugh to accept the Agenda as amended. Passed Unanimously.
Brianna Campbell with the Luray/Page County Chamber addressed the body noting totals from the last quarter which are as follows: Local Calls – 1400, Local Walk-ins – 1034, Tourist Calls – 532, Tourist Walk-ins – 565. Brianna also noted the website promoting the County's recognition as the 2nd most popular wedding site in the United States has had a lot of hits.
Ms. Campbell noted the Chamber was also promoting "Page County Grown" which has its own website and logo. Ms. Campbell discussed this promotion with the body. Brianna further noted there is a quarterly tourism newsletter available on the internet. Ms. Campbell also noted she had spoken with Jill Young, the Chairman of the Homecoming Committee, to help promote the town's annual event in any way possible. Brianna noted she hoped to promote the event by having a radio station located in Front Royal do an interview with Jill.
Councilman Knight inquired of Ms. Campbell why the Stanley Homecoming was not listed on the Chambers' website nor was it listed correctly on the Community Calendar. Ms. Campbell noted this could and would be easily fixed the following day. Councilman Knight also inquired that in a flyer promoting Luray's July 4th festivities it states free shuttle service and wanted to know if it would it be possible to have this service bring visitors to Stanley's Homecoming. After some discussion it was noted the ad was promoting taking campers to restaurants and activities in downtown Luray and that the Chamber had nothing to do with the promotion of the flyer. The body also noted a listing for the opening of the Hawksbill Pool on June 10th needed to be added on the calendar. Ms. Campbell noted she would add this and encouraged the Council to let her know if there is ever anything that needs to be added or changed on the calendar because it can always be updated.
Ms. Campbell thanked the body and left the meeting at 7:46 pm.
Mayor Purdham noted a 10 minute recess to allow the body to look at the vehicle the police department was given by the U.S. Military.
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Mayor Purdham resumed the meeting at 7:55 pm. noting it was time for Old Business.
Town Manager Terry Pettit noted Library Board Members Mike Salvino & Lori Hassett, along with Town Attorney Robert Janney and himself, met to discuss several items, one of which included a lease agreement. Mr. Pettit further noted he hoped to have a rough draft of this agreement for Council to review at the May meeting. Mr. Pettit noted he attended the Board of Supervisors budget meeting and after much discussion the requested $40,000.00 for the library was still in the 2011-2012 County Budget. Mr. Pettit also noting this amount could still be cut, but so far so good.
Mr. Pettit reminded the body the library plans to open the second week of April on Tuesday the 12th, with limited hours, which is also National Library Week.
Mr. Pettit noted he has started working with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Planning Commission on the Wellhead Protection Grant. Mr. Pettit noted he will be putting the fencing for Well #4 out for bids before next month's meeting.
Mr. Pettit noted the Gateway Signs areas are marked and ready to proceed with construction by June.
Mr. Pettit noted the Wastewater Plant Permit Renewal required sampling is being completed by InBoden Laboratories and hopefully all will be done by the end of the month.
Mr. Pettit noted DEQ has sent final approval to proceed with the land application of the water from the Hawksbill Swimming Pool.
Mayor Purdham inquired if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the previous month's meeting as presented in writing. Councilwoman Graves noted on Page 1, Leon Rickard was listed as present and due to a family emergency did not attend the meeting. Councilman Stoneberger noted on Page 3 a Type O listing as pools, should be pool. Councilwoman noted action taken in Paragraph 3 needs Motion recorded, the attached Resolution needs wording changed and on Page 2 a Type O written pr should be or. Motion was made by Martha Graves, seconded by Mike Knight the Minutes of the previous month's meeting be approved as corrected. Passed Unanimously.
Mayor Purdham inquired if there were any questions on the Paywarrant or Financial Statement. Councilman Rickard inquired about Bill #5 (Commonwealth Engineering) what was repaired and at what pump station, also Prepaid Bill #3 (VDH) what was this expense. Town Manager Pettit and Public Works' Foreman advised Councilman Rickard Bill # 5 was for parts to make repairs at all the pump stations and Bill #3 was the quarterly payment for water taps
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which the town is required to pay. Councilman Rickard also noted the town spends about $3100.00 each month for vehicle gas. Councilwoman Graves inquired about Prepaid Bill #24 (Custom Ag Construction) was this for the repairs to the Ruritan Shelter at the Hawksbill instead of the Ed Good Shelter and did this money come from insurance coverage out of the Hawksbill Account. Town Manager Pettit and the Clerk noted Councilwoman Graves was correct. Councilman Knight noted the need to pursue looking into the possibility of picking up our own trash and to get prices on a trash truck and cans. Motion was made by Martha Graves, seconded by Mike Knight the Paywarrant totaling $113,658.86 be paid. Passed Unanimously.
Councilwoman Graves inquired if the library had received new donation money or was this amount put in the wrong column. After brief discussion Town Manager Terry Pettit noted he would call to find the answer so that it can be approved. Councilwoman Graves noted the figures on the accompanying April Financial Note were also wrong and needs to be corrected.
Recreation Director Chuck Short arrived at the meeting at 8:10 pm.
Town Manager Terry Pettit presented his Administrative Report noting he had received an e-mail from the town attorney with several changes on the proposed Park Ordinance and we would have to wait until next month's meeting or at budget workshop to discuss this matter.
Mr. Pettit noted several homeowners in the Chapel Village Subdivision are having problems with their present septic tanks failing and have asked the Town to look into the possibility of extending sewer to them. Mr. Pettit noted he is looking into the cost for this request and working with several state agencies to see if there is any grant money available.
Mr. Pettit also noted he will be placing the sewer project for extending the sewer line from East Main Street to the Ed Good Park bathrooms out for bids. Mr. Pettit noted he hopes this will be completed and ready for this summer's events.
Town Manager Pettit also noted he is in the process of scheduling a meeting with the engineering firm of Anderson and Anderson to discuss the possibility of them working for the town. Mr. Pettit further noted he would advise the Council of time and date of this meeting.
Public Works Foreman Ronnie McCoy noted some of the pipe for the Judy Lane Water Project should be in on Thursday or Friday of this week and he hopes to get started on this very soon. Mr. McCoy noted they have been cleaning up from winter and working at the Little League Park. Mr. McCoy also noted water leaks are starting to pop up.
Councilman Stoneberger inquired if Mr. McCoy had ever checked Black Rock for the price of stone against what we currently pay at Vulcan. Mr. Stoneberger noted he had found it
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was cheaper at Black Rock.
Councilman Knight noted prices on garage doors for the Public Works Building were as follows: No Glass – $1887
With Glass – $1987
No Glass Electric – $2387
With Glass & Electric – $2487
Councilman Knight noted these were insulated metal doors inside and out. Mr. Knight noted there are some rotting boards, plywood and shingles that need to be replaced at the building. Councilman Knight noted he needed to get measurements in order to get prices.
Chief Timmy Foster noted the police department was able to obtain a HumVee from the U.S. Military free of charge, with the exception of transportation to bring to Stanley. Chief Foster thanked Ryan Gaunt for going to Pennsylvania, with two officers from the department, to transport the vehicle on his trailer to Stanley. Chief Foster noted the snow storm of 2009 left his department unable to answer calls in their vehicles and now they would have this vehicle to use.
Chief Foster noted the problem with two relatively new synthetic drugs (Bath Salts & K2) which were available behind the counter at several convenience/gas stations in the county. Chief Foster noted law was passed making these drugs illegal to sell on March 23rd, 2011. Chief Foster noted he felt this should be dealt with as soon as possible, so at 12:01 am. instead of waiting until later in the day his department worked and were able to get about $2000.00 worth of these drugs. Chief Foster further noted on Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 pm. at the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall there will be a Community Awareness Meeting to discuss these drugs. Chief Foster noted there will be an area ER Nurse, Pharmacist, Police Officers, Task Force Personnel, Rescue Personnel and hopefully several others with hands on knowledge of these drugs. Chief Foster also noted his department along with the local sheriff's department will hold an old prescription disposal day on April 30th at the Food Lion parking lot.
Recreation Director Chuck Short passed out his report for the month noting girls' basketball finished on April 1st.
Mr. Short noted an contract agreement with RenoSys Corporation to refurbish the pool was signed on April 1st. Mr. Short further noted he was going to be very busy for the next while but he was going to try to have a corn hole tournament for the Ed Good Park. After some discussion Mayor Purdham inquired if Chuck would look into getting a price on a BBQ Pit for the Ed Good Park and possibility one for the Hawksbill Recreation Park.
Town Manager Terry Pettit noted the fire department would be making a trip to New
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York to receive a piece of steel from the 911 World Trade Center destroyed in the bombing. Mr. Pettit noted this would be placed at the Ed Good Park.
Mr. Pettit noted the need for Council to come up with a replacement for Mike Uram to serve on the EDA Committee.
Mayor Purdham inquired if there was any New Business to be discussed.
Town Manager Terry Pettit noted a decision needs to be made on the proposed Real Estate Tax rate increase from .16 per 100.00 to .20 per 100.00.
Motion was made by Mike Knight, seconded by Bruce Stoneberger to accept the proposed tax rate increase from .16 per 100.00 to .20 per 100.00. Passed Unanimously.
Mr. Pettit noted a request from the After Prom Committee for donation.
Mr. Pettit noted the redistricting boundary line changes and with these changes all person voting in town elections will be in District 3.
Mr. Pettit noted there was an error on the Financial Statement with the Library Checking Account –the funds marked as Donations were suppose to be other funds. Mr. Pettit also noted the Note to the Financial Statement would be corrected. Council approved the Financial Statement and Accompanying Note approved as corrected.
Motion was made at 9:10 pm. by Bruce Stoneberger, seconded by Richard Dorraugh to adjourn the meeting. Passed Unanimously.
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Douglas L. Purdham, Mayor Norma Cubbage, Clerk


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This weekend is the last chance to catch Center Stage's production of the classic and controversial play "Inherit the Wind," directed by Michael Disher.
"Inherit the Wind," by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, is a fictionalized account of the The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, more commonly known at the Scopes Monkey Trial. The case arose in 1925 when high school teacher John Scopes was accused of violating the state's prohibition against teaching evolution in a public school.
The East Hampton Star said, "The tight and well-acted production by Michael Disher ... is well worth seeing, not only as a diversion but for its underlying message."
According to the Cultural Center, the playwrights impugn McCarthyism using the historical Scopes trial as the background for a drama that comments on and explores the threats to intellectual freedom presented by the anti-communist hysteria.
"I cannot think of any subjects more valuable and volatile to teach than science, politics, religious beliefs and freedom of speech," Disher said. "This theatrical event will, most assuredly, inspire heated debate and discussion."
The fictional characters Matthew Harrison Brady, Henry Drummond, Bertram Cates and E. K. Hornbeck correspond to the historical figures of William Jennings Bryan, Clarence Darrow, Scopes and H. L. Mencken, respectively.
Mencken reported on the trial for The Baltimore Sun, and attorneys Bryan — a three-time presidential candidate — and Darrow were close friends at one time, but were at odds at the trial.
The cast includes Daniel Becker, Vincent Carbone, Terrance Fiore, Richard Gardini, Barbara Jo Howard, Deborah Marshall, Matthew Peraza, Tony Peraza, Philip Reichert, Jack Seabury, Stephan Scheck, Amanda Stein, Alan Stewart and Douglas Walter.
Final performances are Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Call 631-287-4377 for tickets, or order online.


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1. Beethoven: Greatest Hits (1991)
by Emanuel Ax (piano), Jon Vickers (tenor), Jörg Demus (piano), Margaret Price (soprano), Marilyn Horne (soprano), Matti Salminen (bass), Nelly Kokinos (piano), New York Choral Artists (choir, chorus)
2. Mozart at Midnight (1994)
by Antony Pay (clarinet), English Chamber Orchestra (chamber ensemble), Henryk Szeryng (violin), Iona Brown (violin), Karl Leister (clarinet), Mitsuko Uchida (piano), Nobuko Imai (viola), Peter Damm (horn)
3. Beethoven: Greatest Hits (1994)
by Carolyn Watkinson (mezzo-soprano), Dennis O'Neill (tenor), English Chamber Orchestra (chamber ensemble), Gwynne Howell (vocals), Leon Fleisher (piano), Philippe Entremont (piano), Suzanne Murphy (soprano), Tallis Chamber Choir (choir, chorus)
4. 25 Beethoven Favorites (1996)
by Abbey Simon (piano), Alfred Brendel (piano), Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Eileen Flissler (piano), George Berry (bassoon), George Silfies (clarinet), Jerome Rose (piano), Leonard Hokanson (piano), Richard Woodhams (oboe), Susanne Lautenbacher (violin)
5. Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7
by Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner (conductor)
6. Baroque Masterpieces (2002)
by E. Power Biggs (organ), Edward Carroll (trumpet), Gerard Schwarz (trumpet), Gilbert Johnson (trumpet), La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Lee Soper (trumpet), Philharmonia Virtuosi of New York
7. Ultimate Mozart (2006)
by Edith Mathis (soprano), Francisco Araiza (tenor), Hans Peter Blochwitz (tenor), Irena Grafenauer (flute), Jadwiga Rappe (contralto), Karl Leister (clarinet), Margaret Price (soprano), Maria Graf (harp), Peter Damm (horn), Theo Adam (bass)
This set of recordings from the vaults of the Decca and Philips labels has an advantage over other samplers of the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ... More
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8. Essential Mozart: 32 of His Greatest Masterpieces (2001)
by Academy of Ancient Music, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, András Schiff (piano), Anne Sofie von Otter (vocals), Barry Tuckwell (horn), Bryn Terfel (vocals), Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo-soprano), Emma Kirkby (soprano), Frances Kelly (harp)
9. Schumann, Handel, Haydn, Telemann: Concertos for Four Horns (2005)
by American Horn Quartet (brass ensemble), Sinfonia Varsovia, Dariusz Wisniewski (conductor)
10. Rossini: Complete Overtures (1980)
by Ambrosian Singers (choir, chorus), Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Neville Marriner (conductor)
11. Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures (2002)
by Elizabeth Connell (soprano), Hans Peter Blochwitz (tenor), Karita Mattila (soprano), London Symphony Chorus (choir, chorus), London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado (conductor)
12. Copland Conducts Copland (2003)
by William Warfield (baritone), Aaron Copland (conductor)
13. Dvorak: The Symphonies; Overtures
by London Symphony Orchestra, Witold Rowicki (conductor)
Witold Rowicki's cycle of the symphonies of Antonin Dvorák with the London Symphony released on Philips in the late '60s and early '70s was only the ... More
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14. Sibelius: The Symphonies; Tone Poems [Box Set]
by Björn Bohlin (cor anglais), Soile Isokoski (soprano), Urban Claesson (clarinet), Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi (conductor)
Recorded for Deutsche Grammophon between 1996 and 2005, Neeme Järvi and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra's set of Sibelius' complete symphonies plus ... More
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15. 25 Thunderous Classics (2000)
by Abbey Simon (piano), Consortium Musicum, Edward Brewer (organ), Edward Carroll (trumpet), New York Trumpet Ensemble
16. 25 Mozart Favorites (1996)
by Akiko Sagara (piano), Camerata Slavonica, George Silfies (clarinet), Gyorgy Pauk (violin), Jenny Lind Jones (violin), John Korman (viola), John Korman (violin), John Sant'Ambrogio (cello), Jost Michaels (clarinet), New York Philomusica Winds
17. Sibelius: Complete Symphonies (2013)
by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Berglund (conductor)
Paavo Berglund and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra recorded this cycle of the symphonies of Jean Sibelius between 1972 and 1978, with additional ... More
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18. Ultimate Tchaikovsky (2007)
by Chantal Juillet (violin), Guy Fouquet (cello), Henryk Szeryng (violin), Leningrad Military District Headquarters Band (percussion), Rafael Orozco (piano), St. Petersburg Chamber Choir (choir, chorus)
It would be too easy to poke holes in this collection called Ultimate Tchaikovsky. Described as "Classic performances of his essential masterpieces," ... More
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19. Dvorak: Symphony No. 5; Carnival Overture; American Flag (1998)
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We've covered the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. Now CFG's "Way Too Early" player ranking parade hones in on the tight ends.
Remember, we're calling them "Way Too Early" rankings for a reason. It's just a first glance at the 2011 prospects. A gut feel. We haven't fully analyzed returning o-lineman for each school. We haven't yet plugged in the incoming stud recruits (signing day is February 2nd). We didn't account for all of the new coaching changes. And we haven't taken a peek at the upcoming fall schedules. All of that will come with due time.
We've been releasing one article per position per day. Eventually we'll transfer all of the data over to our Big Board. Here's the schedule:
Friday, January 21 - Quarterbacks
Monday, January 24 - Running Backs
Tuesday, January 25 - Wide Receivers
Wednesday, January 26 - Tight Ends & Kickers
We're going to pass on defensive rankings until later this spring. So, without further ado, let's dive into the tight ends!
"Way Too Early" 2011 Tight End Rankings
2010 was not a banner year for college fantasy football tight ends. Only seven players at the position were able to crack 100 fantasy points on the season (three from BCS schools).
Louisiana-Lafayette's Ladarius Green tops our initial ranking. Despite missing a couple games due to injury, Green wound up being a Top 3 fantasy tight end in 2010. He posted a solid 44-794-7 statline.
Michael Egnew continued a tradition of fine fantasy tight ends hailing from Missouri. He had an outstanding season, hauling in 90 balls for 762 yards and 5 TDs. But quarterback Blaine Gabbert is off to play on Sundays, which could hamper his production in 2011.
Rice's Vance McDonald entered last season with a lot of hype. An injury slowed him down the first half of the year -- he missed most of five games -- and most owners threw in the towel on McDonald and cut him loose. Those who scooped him off the waiver wire were rewarded handsomely as McDonald was white hot down the stretch, scoring five TDs in his final three outings.
Some TE questions to chew on:
What position designation will Johdrick Morris have in your league in 2011? Last fall, the Southern Miss receiver was listed as a TE in some leagues, and a WR in others. He's a run-of-the-mill fantasy WR, but hold tremendous value as a TE.
Perhaps no tight end in the country has more pure talent than Georgia's Orson Charles. But this athletic Dawg has yet to translate his vast potential into fantasy production. With all-world WR A.J. Green off to the NFL, will this be the year he takes center stage and finally lives up to the hype?
What will new Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis do with Jordan Reed? Reed's value in 2010 was as a unique TE/QB hybrid. He got most of his fantasy points running the ball in Wildcat situations. Reed is a complete fantasy wildcard until we see how he is utilized this spring.
A pair of up-and-coming Big Ten tight ends, Eric Lair (Minnesota) and Ted Bolser (Indiana) will be breaking in new quarterbacks this fall. How will this effect their production?
Can Oklahoma's James Hanna keep up his incredible catch-to-TD ratio? Last year he only snagged 18 balls, but 7 went for scores.
Here's we rank the tight ends at the moment....
CollegeFootballGeek.com's "Way Too Early" 2011 Tight End Rankings
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Residents can also arrange for Monarch to install the smoke detectors free of charge. Herin said some homes need one smoke detector, others need 10, with an average of three to four needed per home.
Monarch began distributing the smoke detectors to residents Jan. 22. Herin said by Feb. 4, 537 smoke alarms had been claimed, and 391 had been installed in 134 homes.
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Hugely disappointing and not worth the price.
Very small. This just barely holds the advertised 600ml, you'd need to fill it right up to the opening, which fills the spout. Bought with the glass pot warmer and it's dwarfed by the stand.
The shops appear to have considerably larger ones that they use for samples, and place on the shelf with these. Appears deliberate confusion.
It's a nice shape and pours neatly but the handle is poorly wound and on my one all marred so about to be returned.
You're far better off saving money and buying the 'mug with infuser' which holds a generous 300ml and has a larger infuser.
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I bought this for my daughter as a present. She loves tea and this little teapot with a bit of oriental style was perfect for her. She loves it.
This is such a lovely design and I love that you can see the tea inside. Its too pretty to put away in a cupboard
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(9 February, London) Last night saw the eagerly
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Wildlife Federation - B.O.W. I will be going to the Becoming an Outdoors Women (B.O.W.) weekend form June 3-5/11 and will be teaching Geocaching. It is being held this year in Winfield, BC and I am looking for a volunteer to lend a hand if possible. They will be supplying accomodations and meals. If you live in the area and would be interested, please email me directly at cymagic @ shaw.ca Here is the link to the BCWF website: www.bcwf.net/index.php...Itemid=223 Thanx, Chris yuill Magicman65 BCGA VP _________________Believe in Magic!! www.cymagic.ca Back to top Magicman65Joined: Nov 02, 2009Posts: 109Location: Victoria Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:53 am Post subject: Re: B.C. Wildlife Federation - B.O.W. The B.O.W. weekend in Winfield was a great success. All the ladies had an awesome time learning to cache as well as the other events that took place(ie:shooting, fishing,ATVing,Canoeing,Archery,etc.) The Geo101 course was very well recieved and got very high marks from the women. 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Oh, is that a middle finger? How terribly original! :angry:
Wow, that site is just chaulk-full of content! Way to go, cock knocker!
Well then why the hell are you advertising it if it's got a few shitty quality pics of you and ur butt-buddies and the names of the members? Whoa! That guy is flashing the devil horns and the other guy is flicking off the camera! They are my favorite band now!
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But what does "dressing the part" entail for those less experienced with the trials and tribulations of Canadian winters? I get into that in my January and February Montreal weather guides. I also offer additional guidance by breaking down frostbite risk by temperature range as well as share what-to-do tips right here.
Other preventative measures? Do:
- layer your clothes under that coat. An ideal base layer shirt would be composed of fabric that wicks away moisture from the skin so that sweat does not remain on the skin thus cooling down the body faster. Natural fibres such as merino wool, silk as well as synthetics such as polypropylene, polyester and fleece are excellent fabric choices in this respect.
- tuck everything in. This is not the time for crop tops and sleeves blouses, unless you make sure to layer them with a cardigan, blazer or sweater that covers all of your trunk and arms. And make sure to seal off the neck area with a scarf and remove any sign of a draft with gloves properly tucked into your sleeves. The less openings cold air can get through, the better you'll be insulated and the longer you'll remain warm.
- drink warm, alcohol-free beverages such as broth, hot chocolate and caffeine-free tea.
- if wet, go inside and remove wet clothing as soon as possible.
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Peabody — Catherine V. "Kay" (Ward) MacKay, 91, of Peabody, died peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Sunday, December 2, 2012, after a brief illness.
A lifelong Peabody resident, Kay was a graduate of St. John the Baptist High School in Peabody. Daughter of the late John F. and Catherine (Wallace) Ward, she was the widow of the late Charles T. MacKay, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.
She was employed for many years as a secretary at Parker Brothers, Sylvania and the Peabody School Lunch Program. In addition to a good joke she enjoyed cooking, decorating, walking, swimming, ballroom dancing, reading current events and traveling. Every day she practiced her credo of "Do the best you can and give the rest to God." She was a former member of the St. John's Ladies Sodality in Peabody and the Peabody Golden Age Club.
For the last ten years of her life, she resided at the Rosewood Skilled Nursing Facility in West Peabody. We can never adequately thank all the fabulous people at Rosewood who took her under their wing and treated her just like one of their own.
Kay is survived by her children, Maureen A (MacKay) Pinciaro, Patricia (MacKay) (Miezwa) Henden and her husband, Neil Henden of Danvers, and Mark MacKay of Seattle, Wash.; her "granddogger," Cleo; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Kay was predeceased by her siblings, James, John W. ("Wally"), Charles and William Ward, and Mary (Ward) Sahovey; her son, William MacKay; and son-in-law, Roland Pinciaro.
ARRANGEMENTS: A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 3- 7 p.m. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 20 Church St. (next to St. John's Church & City Hall), Peabody. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 12, at 10 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 16 Church Street, Peabody.
In lieu of flowers, Kay respectfully requested that expressions of sympathy be made to the Rosewood Residents' Fund, Rosewood Skilled Nursing Facility, C/O Jean Avalon, 22 Johnson St., Peabody, MA 01960 so that those who may be otherwise unable to do so may enjoy outings to Salem Willows, Topsfield Fair, shopping at the malls and the occasional lunch out. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery, Salem. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for directions, online obituary and memorial guest book.


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Rams re-signed OLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar.
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Crab VarietiesThere are over 4,400 varieties of crabs. Here is general identifying information for the most common edible varieties of crab.
• Blue Crab: Its latin name, Calinectes sapidus, means "beautiful swimmer," and it is indeed a beautiful blue-green color. The most prolific species on the East Coast of the US, this is the crab which also gives us soft-shell crabs. They range in size from 3-1/2 inches up to 5-1/2 inches or more on the market. These crabs do turn the traditional reddish color when cooked.
• Dungeness Crab: Latin name Cancer magister, this crab is found in coastal waters from Alaska, United States to Baja, Mexico. This large crab usually weighs in from 1-3/4 to 4 pounds, and is brown to purple in color. It is named for the former small town of Dungeness on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state, US, which first began commercially-harvesting the delicacy. Law requires the crab to be at least 6-1/4 inches long to be harvested, and only males can be taken. Prime season is in the winter months. The pink flesh is succulent and sweet.
• Horseshoe Crab: Latin name Limulus polyphemus, this crab is named for its resemblance in shape to a horseshoe. It is considered a living fossil, tracing its roots back some 500 million years. It is found along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to the Yucatan and along Asian coasts from Japan and the Philippines to India. And yes, they are indeed edible, although the ratio of meat to shell is small.
• King Crab: Latin name Paralithodes camtschaticus, this giant crab is also often called "Alaskan King crab," "Japanese crab," and "Russian crab" due to its size, which can reach up to 25 pounds and measure up to 10 feet. It may be large, but only about one-fourth is edible, primarily the legs and claws. Only males are harvested. The delicately-flavored meat is snowy white with a bright red outer edge. Click for photo
• Peekytoe Crab: These are Maine rock or sand crabs which were pretty much a throwaway by-product of lobster fishing before a brilliant marketing move changed their name to "peekytoes" around 1997. They are classified as Cancer irroratus, also known as bay crab and rock crab. You will find full background information on this interesting and popular crab here.
• Rock Crab: Latin name Cancer quanbumi, it is found along the East coast of the US, living among rocks and in deep water. Its spindly legs make it resemble a spider, and is also known as "spider crab." "Snow crab," (Chionoecetes opilio) "tanner," and "queen crab" are also known as spider crabs.
• Snow Crab: See Rock Crab (above).
• Stone Crab: Latin name Menippe mercenaria, it is also called "moro" or "morro" crab. It has large, very hard claws that are prized for their meat. Most of the harvest comes from Florida, US, where it is a prized delicacy harvested from October 15 to May 15. Only the claws are eaten, so fishermen twist off one claw from crabs and toss them back to grow a new one. Crabs will regenerate their claws within 18 months. They are left with one claw to defend themselves. The law requires these claws to be boiled for 7 minutes and then either put on ice or frozen. The freezing process seems to remove an unpleasant iodine taste which is often noticed in the meat. To determine which claws have the most meat, they are floated in a tank of water, with the less meaty claws rising and being sold as "lights." To serve, the claws are cracked with a mallet and served cold with dipping sauces. Minimum size for claws is 2 to 2.75 ounces. The meat has a firm texture and a sweet, succulent flavor.
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Where to See the Northern Lights in AlaskaThe Northern Lights can be seen to some extent anywhere above 60 degrees north latitude. At 65 degrees, Fairbanks is within the so-called "aurora oval," the area where Northern Lights occur most often and are brightest. In fact, the Fairbanks Visitors Bureau says you have an 80 percent chance of seeing them if you stay there for three nights.
Denali, at 63 degrees north, is also a good spot to view the Northern Lights. Other Alaska places are far enough north for good for viewing, but are hard to get to and offer fewer accommodations. The next-best options are Nome (64 degrees) and Anchorage (61 degrees). However, the Northern Lights can sometimes be seen as far south as Juneau or Sitka.
When to See the Northern Lights in AlaskaBy the time you get far enough north to see the Northern Lights more reliably, you've entered the area of perpetual twilight from late April through September. Seasonal cloudiness is also worst in August.
What's the best time to see the Northern Lights? September 22 or March 22, on a new moon night, very late at night or early in the morning, a "perfect storm" that may not occur very often nor match your travel plans. These characteristics may help you decide when to make your trip to see the Northern Lights. They are:
- Most frequent around the spring and fall equinoxes (September 22 and March 22)
- Most active late at night or early in the morning
- Most intense from December to March when nights are longer, the sky clearer and darker. This is also the coldest part of the year, reaching as low as -40 F.
- Brighter during the new moon.
Viewing the Northern Lights in FairbanksHotels and lodges near Fairbanks offer winter Northern Lights packages, and at most of them you can ask the front desk to call and wake you up if the aurora appears.
The best places for viewing are outside town, away from the city lights. At Ester Dome, you can get a view from horizon to horizon. Ask for directions locally and head up there during the day so you know your way. It's completely unlit at night. In town, try to get away from the lights. Many visitors head for the middle of the Ranch Motel's second parking lot.
If you'd prefer a more organized (and warmer) approach to Northern Lights viewing, the Aurora Borealis Lodge offers evening tours to a location 20 miles away from the city lights, where you can watch the Northern Lights inside where it's warm.


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During planning for Windows 7, we kick started a conversation with more than a billion Windows users. Our goal was to encourage them to reimagine the value of Windows in their lives and have some fun along the way. The result is amazing, but we know that many people are still curious (and sometimes unsure) about all the things Windows can do.
To bridge the experience gap, we constantly seek to come up with interesting, hands-on programs that put Windows in front of customers. It's our hope that we do this in a way that's both memorable and positive, because we want you to be amazed at what Windows can do. We also know that when people experience Windows 7 and Windows Live they love it.
Starting today, we're bringing Windows 7 and Windows Live to you at Southwest Airlines terminals in 26 airports with Holiday Photos on the Fly.
Holiday Photos on the Fly is a free way to get your holiday photos taken, learn how to use cool, new features in Windows 7, Windows Live Photo Gallery and Windows Live Mail, and set-up your very own 25GB of free cloud storage with SkyDrive.
Photo above: MommaSaid.net creator Jen Singer learning how Photo Gallery can create the perfect shot
If you're flying through one of our 26 participating Southwest Airlines airports this December, get to the terminal early, take your holiday photo, and share it with those you care about the most. You can find us in the following cities: Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, Oakland, Ontario, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, San Antonio, St Louis, Seattle, and Tampa.
Happy holidays and safe travels from all of us in Windows!
@f8itsolutions - thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and thank you for your feedback!
@adacosta - we are going out and hitting hard on showcasing Windows Live with Windows 7 right now. Ben and I just got back from San Francisco talking to people about hot PCs for the holidays and Windows 7 and we also highlighted a lot of what Windows Live offers which is super important. I actuall was showcasing video chat in Messenger and talking about how you can chat with folks on the Xbox from Messenger and do video chats with Kinect.
I work as a outsourced help desk for businesses. I find that a lot of clients have installed Windows Live as part of day to day windows update. I personally think that more care should be taken to only include packages users really want. it is that bloating of apps that give us Windows users a bad name.
Give the user what they want, and don't use it as an opportunity to push other products at the same time. Also with OEM partners, I would love to see a bit tick list of applications that you 'could' install,
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Hey, thanks for including me in your blog. (Did you find one of my hoop earrings? It never made it home).
My favorite part of Windows Live Photo Gallery is the ability to swap in better versions of people's faces. I will use it for the soccer team that I coach. Try getting 17 middle school boys to stop making potty jokes and smile for the camera!
This is really great. Windows Live Essentials and Windows Live Services such as SkyDrive are like some of the best kept secrets of using and getting even more out of Windows 7. Good to see Microsoft highlighting it more.


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After Sunday's Super Bowl spectacle, Glee simplified things in its Valentine's Day episode. In "Silly Love Songs" Mr. Schuester gets straight to the point, asking the New Directions to sing love songs to one another — and a whole host of romantic issues come to the forefront in the process. Here's how it broke down.
"Fat Bottomed Girls"
We were a bit skeptical after seeing this song on this week's Glee track list. But we were thoroughly entertained by Puck's attempt to win newbie Lauren Zizes over with his tribute to her larger figure. Only in Puck's world would Queen's raucous song qualify as a serenade — and our horror-turned-amusement was mirrored on his fellow New Directions' faces. Puck is no Freddie Mercury, but he handles the melody well and makes up for lack of range with swagger. Though the song didn't get him the girl ("I spell woman Zizes and I need to be wooed," Lauren tells him), one stood-up date and several pleas later, the two go to dinner as friends.
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"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
We appear to be on a Michael Jackson streak on Glee, with Artie again taking lead on a Thriller cut. This time, he's off the football field and into the hallways of McKinley High as he and Mike celebrate their girlfriends, Tina and Brittany, in an infectious performance. Mike channels the King of Pop's moves and Artie rocks his pop star vocals. It's a win-win for everyone.
"When I Get You Alone"
Blaine convinces the buttoned-up Warblers to let loose and flash mob their local Gap to help him win over his crush (which Kurt is saddened to find out is not him). Cue the 2002 R&B pop tune by Thicke (Alan Thicke's son before he slow-jammed his way into a career as Robin Thicke) and a bunch of prep school boys popping up behind the sweater table. This was our jam when it came out, and the Warblers nail it once again largely due to Blaine's stage presence and real-life vocals from the Tufts Beelzebubs — but now the Warblers are doing the Rachel Berry and sticking to the same if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it formula. Give us Kurt on lead, or — dare we say it — something outside the realm of Top 40 pop, won't you?
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Finn and Quinn revisit last episode's kiss with a fireworks-inducing smooch. Santana catches on and seeks revenge. So she contracts mono from a sick kid and kisses Finn, who kisses Quinn. Finally, everyone but Santana gets sick (this seems mildly more plausible on TV). "I've had mono so many times it turned into stereo!" she explains. Though our ill lovers decide to cool things off — for now — it still gives Rachel what she needs to finally move on from Finn. "Now I'm free to pursue my dreams without anything holding me back. You actually inspired my song selection for this week," she tells him, launching into Katy Perry's empowerment anthem. And like they did with "Teenage Dream," Glee out Katy Perrys Katy Perry, with Lea Michele offering a powerful pop vocal to rival the smell-o-vision-equipped chart-topper.
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"Silly Love Songs"
After Kurt confronts Blaine, surprising him with romantic hopes, the duo decide they're better off living like When Harry Met Sally (Kurt calls dibbs on Sally, natch) and come up with alternate Valentine's day plans: another ad-hoc Warblers performance, this time at local hot spot Breadsticks, where the audience is populated by familiar faces. The sounds of Paul McCartney and Wings via the Warblers make exactly the right amount of sweet to cap off the episode.
Bottom Line: This was our favorite type of Glee episode. Though we enjoy over-the-top spectacles (see: "The Sue Sylvester Shuffle"), the show's real cleverness shines when they take songs from across the board and fit them into a cohesive storyline. Sue Sylvester didn't make an appearance and — dare we say it — we didn't even miss her. Next week: The glee club takes on Justin Bieber. Can't wait till then? Check rollingstone.com on Friday for your first listen to "Somebody to Love."
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Philip A. Ianna, astronomy professor at the University of Virginia, will be the guest speaker during the final College of Sciences Distinguished Lecture Series event at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in the Mills Godwin Jr. Life Sciences Building Auditorium.
Ianna, who is associate director of the Leander McCormick Observatory, also will deliver a speech as part of the physics department colloquium Friday, April 21.
His Thursday lecture, "Astrology? Today?", will explore how astrology arose with the dawn of civilization, was refined in medieval times and is still with us today.
Ianna received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Swarthmore College and his doctoral degree from Ohio State University. A U.Va. professor since 1968, his research focuses on the stars nearest the sun, most of which is conducted in Australia and Chile.
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Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany lost her left arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.Bethany (AnnaSophia Robb) was born to surf. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic life on Kauai, participating in national surf competitions with her best friend Alana (Lorraine Nicholson), when everything changed. On Halloween morning, a 14-foot tiger shark came out of nowhere and seemed to shatter all her dreams.Soul Surfer reveals Bethany's fight to recover from her ordeal and how she grappled with the question of her future. Strengthened by the love of her parents, Tom (Dennis Quaid) and Cheri (Helen Hunt), and supported by her youth group leader Sara (Carrie Underwood), Bethany refuses to give in or give up, and begins a bold return to the water.
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