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John Corigliano
John Corigliano (born 16 February 1938 in Brooklyn, NY) is an American composer of classical music. His scores, now numbering over one hundred, have won him the Pulitzer Prize, five Grammy Awards, Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition, and an Oscar. Many of his works have been performed and recorded by many of the most prominent orchestras, soloists, and chamber musicians in the world. His most distinguished works include Symphony No. 1 (1988), The Ghosts of Versailles (1991), Symphony No. 2 for string orchestra (2000), Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan (2000), and his film score the The Red Violin (1998). He is a distinguished professor of music at Lehman College in the City University of New York and on the composition faculty at The Julliard School.
Italian-American Corigliano was born in New York to a musical family. His father, John Corigliano Sr., was concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic for 23 years, and his mother, Rose Buzen, is an accomplished educator and pianist.[1] Corigliano attended P.S. 241 and Midwood High School in Brooklyn.[2] He studied composition at Columbia University (BA 1959)[3] and at the Manhattan School of Music. He is also a former student of Otto Luening,[1] Vittorio Giannini and Paul Creston. Before achieving success as composer, Corigliano worked as assistant to the producer on the Leonard Bernstein Young People's Concerts, and as a session producer for classical artists such as André Watts. From 1987-90 he was the first Composer-in-Residence with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Most of Corigliano's work has been for symphony orchestra. He employs a wide variety of styles, sometimes even within the same work, but aims to make his work accessible to a relatively large audience. He has written symphonies, as well as works for string orchestra, and wind band. Additionally, Corigliano has written concerti for clarinet, flute, violin, oboe, and piano; film scores; various chamber and solo instrument works, and the opera, The Ghosts of Versailles, which enjoyed a success at the premiere.[4] His Clarinet Concerto is the first by an American composer to have entered the standard repertoire since that of Aaron Copland.[5]
The younger Corigliano first came to prominence in 1964 when, at the age of 26, his Sonata for Violin and Piano (1963) was the only winner of the chamber-music competition of the Spoleto Festival in Italy.[4] Support from Meet the Composer, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation followed, as did important commissions. For the New York Philharmonic he composed his Vocalise (1999), Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra (1977) and Fantasia on an Ostinato (1986); for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, he wrote Poem in October (1970); for the New York State Council on the Arts he composed the Oboe Concerto (1975); for flutist James Galway he composed his Pied Piper Fantasy (1982), as well as the Symphony No. 2 (2001); the National Symphony Orchestra commissioned the evening-length A Dylan Thomas Trilogy (1960, rev. 1999). He also composed Chiaroscuro [Listen here], for two pianos tuned a quarter tone apart for The Dranoff International Two Piano Foundation.
In 1991 he was awarded the University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition for his Symphony No. 1 (1991), which was inspired by the AIDS crisis.[6] In 2001 he received the Pulitzer Prize for his Symphony No. 2 (2001). Corigliano composed dramatic scores for the 1980 film Altered States, the 1985 film Revolution and Francois Girard's 1997 film The Red Violin. The award-winning score for Revolution is one of Corigliano's most impressive creations although it is less known, as it was never released in any recorded format;[7] it has existed in a bootleg form until Varese Sarabande officially released the score for a limited time in December 2009 through their CD club, which will be released in stores as a regular release later in 2010.[8] Corigliano did, however, export portions of the score for use in his first symphony. Portions of the score to The Red Violin were also used in his Violin Concerto (2003). In 1970 Corigliano teamed up with David Hess to create The Naked Carmen. In a recent communication with David Hess, Hess acknowledged that The Naked Carmen was originally conceived by Corigliano and himself as a way to update the most popular opera of our time referring to Bizet's Carmen. Mercury Records wanted the classical and popular divisions to work together and after a meeting with Joe Bott, Scott Mampe and Bob Reno it was decided to proceed with the project. In Hess's own words, the project was "a collective decision."
Among Corigliano's students are David S. Sampson, Eric Whitacre, Elliot Goldenthal, Edward Knight, Nico Muhly, Roger Bergs, Scott Glasgow, John Mackey, Michael Bacon, Avner Dorman, Mason Bates, Steven Bryant, Jefferson Friedman, Dinuk Wijeratne and David Ludwig. In 1996, The Corigliano Quartet was founded, taking his name in tribute. Corigliano lives with his husband, composer Mark Adamo, in New York City.[9]
In 2011, Corigliano's "One Sweet Morning" premiered at Avery Fisher Hall for the New York Philharmonic, a commission commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.[10] Stephanie Blythe performed the solo mezzo-soprano role.
Notable works include:
- "Fern Hill" (1961)
- "Clarinet Concerto" (1977)
- "Pied Piper Fantasy" (1982)
- Symphony No. 1 (1988)
- The Ghosts of Versailles, Opera in 2 acts (1991); libretto by William M. Hoffman
- "String Quartet" (1995)
- The Red Violin, film score (1998)
- Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan for soprano and piano (or orchestra) (2000)
- Symphony No. 2 for string orchestra (2000)
- "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (The Red Violin)" (2003)
- Circus Maximus, Symphony No. 3 for large wind ensemble (2004)
- "Conjurer: Concerto for Percussionist and String Orchestra" (2007)
- University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award Symphony No. 1 (1991) [6]
- Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition for Symphony No. 1 (1992)
- Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition for "String Quartet" (1997)
- Academy Award for Original Music Score for The Red Violin (1999)
- Pulitzer Prize for Music for Symphony No. 2 (2001)
- Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition for Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan (2009)
- Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Performance for Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan (2009)
- Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for Conjurer: Concerto For Percussionist & String Orchestra (2014)
- ^ a b "C250 Celebrates John Corigliano". Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ^ Kozinn, Allan (March 26, 1999). "Decades in the Making, John Corigliano's 'Dylan Thomas' Gets Its Premiere". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ^ McGinnis, Mara. "The Music of Communion". Columbia Magazine. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ^ a b "About John Corigliano". Retrieved 28 July 2013.
- ^ Yvonne Frindle, "An American composer", ABC Radio 24 Hours, February 1997, p. 40
- ^ a b "1991 - John Corigliano". 23 April 1991. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
- ^ "John Corigliano Awards" (PDF). The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
- ^ http://www.varesesarabande.com/details.asp?pid=vsd%2D302%2D067%2D000%2D2[bare URL]
- ^ Scott Cantrell (10 July 2005). "On the Outside Looking In: Gay Composers Gave America Its Music". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
- ^ Kozinn, Allan (23 September 2011). "John Corigliano's New Work Commemorates 9/11". The New York Times.
External links[edit]
- Official website of John Corigliano
- John Corigliano at the Internet Movie Database
- NewMusicBox: "The Gospel According to John Corigliano" (February 1, 2005). John Corigliano in conversation with Frank J. Oteri on December 9, 2004.
- John Corigliano biography at G. Schirmer
- Two Interviews with John Corigliano by Bruce Duffie 1987 & 2004
- Sony BMG Masterworks' John Corigliano Podcast
- Classical Archives Interview
- David Dubal interview with John Corigliano on YouTube, WNCN-FM, February 16, 1981
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[Modal Auxiliaries/Politeness Strategies]
Finnish lacks a direct correlate to the English word ''please.'' Also,
in Finnish, one can follow a request with *kiitos*, which is a
multifunctional politeness marker that also means ''thank you.'' That
means that if a Finn translates directly into English from Finnish,
there can be some confusion as to whether to use ''please'' or ''thank
you'' in English.
In English, we have to use a modal to ask a request, which we can put
in the conditional tense to soften it:
''Would you please give me the salt?''
In Finnish, a conditional may be used, but the structure of Finnish is
so that there is no modal (i.e., ''will'' or ''would'' required):
''Antaisitko suolaa?''
Give (2nd person, conditional) the salt
Which translates as ''Would you give me the salt?''
In Finnish it can be entirely appropriate to make a request consisting
of an imperative or a statement (e.g., Otan kahvia, literally 'I take
Even quite good Finnish writers seem to have trouble with English
conditional constructions due to a different use pattern of the
Finnish conditional (-isi) form (and, I suspect, this is not one of
the patterns stressed in Finnish school English). [Eg. ''If I would
have 100 euros, I would lend you 50'' for ''If I had 100 euros, I would
lend you 50''.]
Incidentally, while many Finns went so far as to inform me that
Finnish is a ''rude language'' without all those ''small words,'' I found
that Finns used other strategies that corresponded with the use of
''please'' and modals in English. For example, a higher imposition
request, made of someone a Finn didn't know very well, tended to
contain a verb in the conditional tense, or using the Finnish suffixal
morpheme -han to show ''politeness.''
The -han suffix is very mysterious for nonnative speakers, since its
function is hard to pinpoint in, for example, English. It can function
as an emphasizer, a mitigator, or a bunch of other stuff (there are
actually entire papers written on this one morpheme and its
functions). In one contributor's data, this suffix showed up with
high-imposition requests, iike asking to borrow someone's cell phone:
Olisikohan mahdollista etta'' ma'' voisin lainata sun ka''nnyka''si?
Is+conditional+question marker+''-han'' possible that I can+conditional
borrow(infinitive) your cell phone+possessive marker
'Is there any way it would it be possible to borrow your phone?'
There tends to be an over-use (from the English point of view) of
compound past forms at the expense of the simple past because the
compound form occurs more frequently in Finnish. [Eg. ''This book has
been published in 2002'' for ''This book was published in 2002''.]
To have / a bath, a shower.. To have lunch / dinner / tea... To have
a look / a try / a walk ... To have trouble To have a baby / a fight
/ a talk are all expressed differently in Finnish: ''to shower'', ''to
eat dinner'', ''to drink tea'', ''to look'', ''to get a baby'', ''to
fight''... ''He was born'' is a sentence a Finn can't say at all, if s/he
doesn't know by heart how it is formed in English. In Finnish it would
simply be: ''he *borned*''
Adverb placement ''seems often'' to be influenced by Finnish. (I'm told
by teachers of Swedish here in Finland that this is also a problem for
''Also'' is likely to occur before noun phrases much more frequently
than it would for American or British writers.
Because the construction called ''passive'' in Finnish works differently
than the one called ''passive'' in English, there are occasionally
unacceptable passives such as ''The door was wanted to be opened''.
Regarding the 3.p.sg. personal pronoun he/she finns tend to refer to
both sexes as ''he'', since they have only ''h?n'' for ''he'' and ''she'', or
to simply mix the two
As for style, Finnish schools seem to be concentrating on a spoken or
fairly informal colloquial. This leads to the use of contractions (eg.
I'll, we've) in styles where (one hopes!) native speakers would use
the full forms.
The Finnish speaker is always saying 'ch' as in ''chart'' -- even in
words such as ''character''
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"It's the most wonderful time of the year...With kids jingle belling...And everyone telling you...Be of good cheer...It's the most wonderful time of the year..."
Christmas is so close that I can almost hear the music! Can you?
I love Christmas which is why I am having a CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA! *drum roll please*
To help me celebrate, I asked a few of my favorite blogger friends to take a classic Christmas recipe and give it a unique spin and boy oh boy... the treats these ladies brought to my party are phenomenal!
Check them out...
Chocolate cranberry skillet cake from Sandra at Sandra's Easy Cooking
Poppy seed roll (Makowiec) from Raven at Ravienomnoms
Pistachio and cardamom semifreddo with rose cream from Manu at Manu's Menu
Cocoa mint shortbread from Tiffany at Comowater
Stollen from Roxana at Roxana's Home Baking
Chocolate cookies with candied fruit slices from Kate at Diethood
Honey pistachio sesame cookies (Barazek) from Sawsan at Chef in Disguise
Rose syrup chocolate bark from yours truly (Recipe at the bottom...please scroll down)
Did these recipes blow you away?! Coz they sure blew me away. Each treat is unique and perfect for this festive season!
This has been a very exciting collaboration and I can't wait to do it again next year
A big thank you to my friends for making this event possible... I really appreciate it
1. Chocolate cranberry skillet cake from Sandra at Sandra's Easy Cooking
2. Pistachio and cardamom semifreddo with rose cream from Manu at Manu's Menu
4. Chocolate cookies with candied fruit slices from Kate at Diethood
6. Poppy seed roll (Makowiec) from Raven at Ravienomnoms
7. Stollen from Roxana at Roxana's Home Baking
8. Cocoa mint shortbread from Tiffany at Comowater
9. Rose syrup chocolate bark from me ! (Scroll down this post for the recipe and tutorial).
Ever since I decided I wanted to have this virtual christmas party, my mind was racing with ideas. At first, I wanted to make a uniquely flavored cake but that didn't really excite me. Then, I wanted to make special cookies but meah...
Then, I reallzed that chocolate barrks (mostly peppermint flavored) are one of the most popular home made gifts given to one another during this time. So, I wanted to make chocolate barks too but flavor it with an Indian rose syrup called "Rooh-Afza".
For those of you who don't know, "Rooh-Afza" is a very sweet rose syrup with a vibrant red color! it's found in Indian stores and is mostly used in refreshing drinks. Personally, I love it mixed in almond milk. But now, it tastes great as swirls in my chocolate bark too
Making these is really very easy. Here are the steps...
Step 1: Melt white chocolate in the microwave (i melted a full 24oz pack). i usually heat chocolate for 20 seconds, then stop and mix with a spoon and then heat again for 20 seconds and so on until the chocolate has fully melted. Pour this chocolate onto a cookie tray lined with wax paper and spread it with a spatula. Don't spread too thin. I keep mine about half an inch thick. You can keep it as thick as you like.
Step 2:Pour 1 or 2 tablespoons of rose syrup randomly onto the melted chocolate.
Step 3:Run a toothpick throughout the chocolate so that you end up with swirls of rose syrup.
Step 4:Pop your tray into the freezer for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens and then just break it into big pieces.
Here is a little tip => Since rose syrup is a thick liquid, it will NOT solidify. So, when you are swirling, make sure to swirl properly and don't leave behind any big puddles of syrup coz it will remain sticky even after the chocolate has hardened (as shown in this picture). I noticed that the finer and more intricate swirls were not sticky at all.
And you are done!
Hopefully, today's Christmas Extravagaza has inspired you to make something special for your loved ones.
Happy holidays everyone!
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Then, be sure to follow me on facebook, pinterest and twitter for updates...
December 20. 2012 09:32
Your bark is just stunning! You marbled it PERFECTLY! Thanks so much for inviting me to join in your Christmas Extravaganza...such amazing inspiration in every post! xo
December 20. 2012 10:49
Thank you so much for the invitation Abeer. This is a beautiful selection of yummy treats and it is an honor to be in such creative company
Your rose syrup chocolate bark is a work of art! and the flavor must be heavenly
Sawsan @ chef in disguise
December 20. 2012 11:40
Thank you Abeer for inviting me...I feel honored! Looking at all those pictures making me crave something sweet now I am also loving your bark..very beautiful and delicious!!!
December 20. 2012 11:48
I love your rose syrup bark!! So gorgeous! I have enjoyed these posts today- thanks for organizing!! xoxo- K
December 20. 2012 11:53
Thank you for sharing with all of us your favourite blogger friends Xmas recipes: I totally agree with you, all very good and all very inspiring!! Your marbled sweet treats are beautifully done....as usual. Have a good relaxing festive time!!
rita cooks italian
December 20. 2012 14:16
I'll have one of everything. I gained 10 pounds looking at your post! Great idea.
December 20. 2012 15:51
Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your extravaganza!
December 20. 2012 18:29
Wow, what a great round up. Your bark is beautifully and perfectly marbled.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking}
December 20. 2012 22:16
Thank you soooo much for having me over Abeer! I had a blast creating the dessert for this extravaganza! And I can see we both like Rooh Afza! YUM!!! Love all these yummy treats!
December 20. 2012 22:52
Love this Christmas Extravaganza. You are really an artistic. that bark sounds perfect.
December 21. 2012 00:37
This looks lovely. I have both ingredients in the house so this may be made tomorrow.
December 21. 2012 08:28
Thanks for letting me be part of the round up! Everything is so beautiful (especially your bark!). I just showed your bark to my boyfriend (who is an artist) and he couldn't stop talking about it! Absolutely stunning! Big hugs, my friend!
December 21. 2012 08:45
Wow Abeer,
What a gorgeous round up....Beautiful and I'm totaly inspired. Hopefully next year I can get a chance to prepare somethign too for your event
Loved your Rose bark...very elegant and pretty!!
December 22. 2012 05:40
Wow, I just love these. Will make them this Christmas. Thank you for sharing!
December 23. 2012 00:30
Love this round up...Merry Christmas, Cake Whiz!!
The Squishy Monster
December 23. 2012 07:32
Delicious round up of desserts. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and family. I really like the new layout and design
December 23. 2012 09:45
I am just getting around to all the posts and I am stunned at all the beauty! Nevermind all the drool I had to wipe off... Your bark, my dear, looks fabulous! Now where in the world am I going to find Rose Syrup?! :-D
Thank you for allowing me to participate!! xoxo
Kate @ Diethood
December 23. 2012 15:05
I love seeing those gorgeous Christmas collection and your bark equally fabulous dear! You can use grapefruit juice instead of orange for the Eggless Orange Banana Cake, it works fine. Happy holidays!
Treat and Trick
December 23. 2012 17:34
That chocolate bark is such a good idea!
December 23. 2012 17:37
Loads of good stuff here, but I think your bark is best of all. So pretty! Good stuff - thanks. And I hope you have a very Merry Christmas.
December 26. 2012 06:38
I want to taste each and every one of them!! Delicious extravaganza!!
December 26. 2012 07:41
Great collection! Your rose-water bark is beautiful!
I Wilkerson
December 31. 2012 18:57
Everything looks delicious and I can't decide which to visit first. I want them all.
Your bark looks so inviting beautiful to look at. Happy New Year!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
January 23. 2013 05:56
What some delicious looking goodies. It may be past Christmas, but that won't stop me attempting some of these gorgeous items. Will be picking up a bottle of Rose Syrup tomorrow from my local Indian store for the Chocolate Bark. Also to try the syup in Almond milk.
January 27. 2013 05:30
Love the idea of your bark.
December 20. 2012 22:17
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CATEGORIES MoviesLots of people love to watch cartoons, but not many know the names of the creators who tirelessly work behind the scenes. One of the biggest talents who's responsible for more entertainment than you probably realize is Genndy Tartakovsky. The animator got his start at Cartoon Network, creating two of the channel's most beloved programs: "Dexter's Laboratory" and "Samurai Jack." Now he's making his big-screen debut by directing the monster-filled comedy "Hotel Transylvania." The movie, which features the voice talents of Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Selena Gomez, is a slapstick-filled adventure with Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy and loads more classic monsters.
Moviefone had an in-depth chat with Tartakovsky about a variety of subjects. In addition to giving audiences a great tutorial on the keys to making funny, creative cartoons, he also revealed new info on his long list of projects: his "unrealistic" 3D "Popeye" relaunch, his long-rumored "Samurai Jack" movie, "The Dark Crystal 2" and even a planned comic book series with Marvel.
The classic Universal Studios Monster Movies are an obvious influence on this film, but what else inspired "Hotel Transylvania"? It's funny because when I was a kid, I was scared of scary movies and I didn't really want to see them, so my introduction into this world was through Abbott and Costello (and also, "Young Frankenstein" is one of my all-time favorite films). I wanted to make a silly movie but for it to still have an emotional core. I felt with a name like "Hotel Transylvania," you couldn't take yourself too seriously, which is okay. Not every movie has to be a Pixar movie. If someone wants to make something like "Dumb and Dumber," why can't we? So I pushed to do really great comedy first. We looked to Warner Brothers cartoons, we looked to Tex Avery cartoons to get that kind of energy through it. Also, we didn't want to make the movie too dark, we wanted it to still stand out and feel bright even though it's a monster movie at night. So we looked at some of the old '40s and '50s ways they used to shoot movies: very saturated characters with more greyed-out backgrounds so that the characters really pop.
I think audiences have an idea of what a movie director does, but I think the idea of directing an animated movie is still a vague concept to a lot people. How would you explain the challenge of directing animation to a layman? It's funny because it's not that different from directing a live-action movie. Technically there are a lot of differences, but really, you're trying to get a vision across of what the movie is going to be, and then you have a lot of the different departments that you have to guide along so that they all come together. The live-action director has his art direction team, he's got his camera team, he's got his actors, he's got his writers, the costume people, and they're all trying to get onto the same movie. And I pretty much do the same thing -- I've got production designers, I've got storyboard people. The role of the director is to have a vision for the movie and guide the whole team, and obviously it's a giant team, to make one point of view.
What kind of unique stresses come from directing an animated movie that you don't think live-action directors have to worry about? They get to shoot coverage. For us, it's whatever we put down on the storyboard paper; once we get into the production, that's it. There's a certain percentage we can change, but that gets very expensive. Animation is all about commitment early on. You have to make a decision, commit to it, then hope you made the right choice. I couldn't imagine doing this job without doing all of the stuff that I have done, making all of those mistakes, going through the process so many times, making decisions, making the wrong decisions and making the right ones. It informed me so much for this experience.
I'm excited to see your 3D "Popeye" movie, especially with your goal of making it as "artistic and unrealistic as possible." What's inspiring your artistic style on that movie? For me, it's the original early '36 to '40 range of the Fleischer "Popeye" cartoons. I think since they were based out of New York, it was very different. I don't want to say underground, but it was more racy, more edgy. And I think while everyone was warming up to Disney, Fleischer made huge marks in animation, with "Popeye," "Betty Boop" and "Superman." They were doing amazing stuff and for me it's the exaggeration and the silliness, the laughter, the movement, the physical comedy. And that's one thing I'm after for "Popeye." It's the whole reason I agreed to do the feature; I said If I'm going to do this, I want it ten times more physical and crazy than we did in "Hotel" and ten times more character. And they were like Alright. The funny thing is that CGI was designed to mimic reality, but I'm going to use this realistic tool in a completely different way.
This is the first project of yours that has celebrity voices. Adam Sandler is unmistakably Adam Sandler. How did that influence your creation of the characters? I'm a big believer in not knowing who the voice is. You shouldn't know. It should be the character and that's a huge deal for me. I've always been very critical of big, known celebrities as the main voices because sometimes you can't transcend the character. So that was a big, big concern. Luckily, with Adam doing an accent that helped us a little bit because it separated the voice from who he is. I really needed to have a very strong visceral character of Dracula, so that when you're looking at him he captures you so much that you're not thinking that it's Adam Sandler.
You've been connected to a lot of ambitious projects over the years. Which movie feels more likely at this point: the "Dark Crystal" sequel or the "Samurai Jack" movie? I would put my money on the "Samurai Jack" movie. I haven't heard from the "Dark Crystal" people in a long time, so I feel that's gone. It's been eleven years since "Jack" came out, but it's still kind of in the ether. People talk about it and I still get emails if someone mentions something. Doing all this press that I've been doing, it's amazing how many people mention it and ask about the movie. I feel like it's good timing.
Have you considered bringing "Dexter's Laboratory" along for a theatrical debut? I have considered it but the original voice of Dexter retired and I can't foresee doing "Dexter" without her.
For American audiences, there is an image of what animation is supposed to be. Now that you have this new relationship with Sony to develop original projects, is there a kind of animated movie that American audiences aren't used to that you'd be interested in attempting? Yes. For whatever reason, I think we have one type of animated movie and it's so wrong. I want to do a drama, I want to do an action, a comedy. In live-action, there are all sorts of movies. There's independent movies, big movies, action movies, funny movies, and for us we have one movie. And there is no reason why we can't have the same range as live-action. It has proven itself in other countries and I think we need to be a little bit more original with our storytelling and graphics for America and American audience.
I am curious, what is the status of the Luke Cage comic that you were developing with Marvel? [Laughs] I can't believe you're asking me this.
I just have to know. So it's all written, it's all drawn, it's finished. It needs to be inked and I never got a chance to ink it and color it. I haven't talked to Marvel in forever and I don't know if the editor is already gone, the one that I was working with. (Note: Aubrey Sitterson, the editor overseeing CAGE! left Marvel in a full-time capacity in 2008.) Every time I turn on my computer and I see some images from it, I get so sad because that is the one thing I really want to finish and the hard part is done -- that is the crazy part. I've got all four issues done and they're just sitting there and it's killing me.
Are you going to finish it come hell or high water? I'm going to try. I'm going to finish it when I get a free minute, when all of this subsides. I'm going to call them and see if they're still interested in finishing it.
Well I'm definitely still interested in reading it, so you can tell Marvel that there is an audience demand for it. Well if it doesn't work out, I'll just send you the pencils and you can read it.


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Holidays are a time of joy and celebration yet, for some, can also be stressful. The stress often comes from trying to create picture-perfect events which can be unrealistic. If you find yourself feeling stressed during this time of year, the following "Holiday Stress Busters" can help.
Holiday Meals
The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy, but for many people, it's a time of loneliness. Some people live far from family and loved ones, others dread going to holiday parties and New Year's Eve without a partner. Holidays can also remind us of loved ones who have passed away.
Family Relationships
Going to a family gathering when there's unresolved conflict, whether recent or from years ago, can be stressful. With conflict, even if both parties remain polite, feelings of pain and mistrust can linger under the surface. Bringing up old hurts can often backfire if the other party feels attacked. At the same time, holding onto resentment can poison feelings in the present. A holiday gathering is not the best time to rehash old conflicts.
If you feel strained in your relationship with your family (because of sibling rivalry, in-law troubles, favoritism, divorce, etc.) you are not alone. With families of origin, people often regress to behavior patterns they had when they were younger. It can be stressful to feel pulled toward old patterns, especially if you've grown beyond those roles and they no longer reflect who you are. In the future you can:
About.com (2008). "Stress Management." The New York Times Company.
Alden, S. (2000). "Don't Let Stress Ruin Your Holidays: Some stress reduction strategies." HealingWell.com.
American Psychological Association. (2008). Holiday Stress: How to stay calm during the mad scramble of the holidays. APA Help Center. http://www.apa.org/.
Woolston, C. (2008). "Holiday Stress." Consumer Health Interactive. AHealthyMe.com.


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5:01pm Saturday 29th March 2014 in Sport By Michael Pearlman
NINE-MAN Newport were beaten by Portsmouth in front of a crowd of more than 4,000 at Rodney Parade.
The visitors led 2-0 at the break thanks to a Ryan Taylor penalty and a Jed Wallace header after Adam Chapman's disgusting lunge on Danny Hollands gave Pompey a man advantage.
Ismail Yakubu headed County back into things with time running out, but Darcy Blake's late red for a second yellow card ended any hopes of a revival.


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Why do you 'hill'?
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Why do you 'hill'?
I'm new to gardening with a tractor. Up to now my gardening has been with a rake and a shovel. In the past I have generally planted in a slight ditch so to that rain and the water from a bucket gravitated toward the plant (so less watering is needed). I've always wondered why most people plant in a hill. This year I picked up a Cub with a few implements and am trying to grow beans, corn, and potatoes. I'm still trying to figure out why you want to plant in a hill. I know why I want to hill up the potatoes as they grow, but don't have a clue why I should hill to plant beans or corn or any other vegetable. Why hill?
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IF you lived around here,--- You would know why raking up dirt around the plants is a must!
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Neither Pete nor I live near you, so please share your reasons for hilling around your plants. Thank you.
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My soil is real shallow, and hard. I plant my root crops in hills so that they have room to grow down. Otherwise my carrots are short and fat. everything ends up stunted.
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The seeds or plants won't drown after a hard rain. Easier to cultivate.
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Also, pulling soil up around the base of corn plants while they are growing will enhance the root system, producing better ears and allowing the plants to better resist blowing over in a heavy wind.
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I don't hill anything except sweet potatoes which keeps the potatoes closer together. Regular potatoes a slight hill for the same reason. I mulch everything with grass cuttings so sunburn on potatoes isn't a problem. If what you are doing works for you why change? Planting in a furrow is done in dry areas. There are lister plows and lister planters for this purpose. A middlebuster is also used for planting in furrows, I use it for planting asparagus then fill in the trench as it grows. My crowns are down about 6 inches, we grow and sell a small amount , about 300 pounds a year.
I have a 1953 cub which I use for all kinds of odd jobs. They are handy. It might be nice to have a couple more horses when plowing but I no longer plow. Vern
Re: Why do you 'hill'?
Don is right plus throwing dirt between the plants smothers small weeds.
As to pulling up a hill to hand plant; I don't have a clue. That was the way I was taught to do it.
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Tractors are made to work!
"A Cub will do as much as a team of horses,.. More in hot weather!" - C. W. Spradlin 1909-1994
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Mike, Living on a mountian you should no that you plow and make rows around the side of the hill if you dont hill it up it will wsh away, our frinds on flat land have to hill it up to keep it from drowning, I plant some things on a hill and some thinks flat, I always throw dirt to the plant making a hill in the end for reasons all ready stated
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In some areas, they plant this way then fill the furrow and hill up as the plants grow. This puts the root system deeper where it can better stand dry spells.
The methods everyone described are local options tailored to conditions. Local farmers and extension services can provide help on what works.
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Yep. Lost a few stalks yesterday during the thunderstorm. Learning as I go.
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Actually, we lived down in a holler where the creek would wash it away regardless of how it was planted. I spent many hours replanting corn that had been washed out or drowned.
Tractors are made to work!
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If you are growing potatoes, hill them to keep the tubers covered. Bad things happen when the sunlight hits them.
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Do you hill beets? Mine are partially out of the ground. i don't think the leaves are strong or tall enough to take hilling.
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Beets generally grow half out of the ground. They don't require hilling. Ed
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– My entire career, I have supported realistic, incremental reforms in American elementary and secondary education. I devoted two years of my life teaching in a ghetto school, pouring myself into the lives of kids living in poverty and loss.
I write this not to pat myself on the back but as prelude to thoughts shared below. Besides, I received as much as I gave then and in other settings teaching, and learning from, inner city children.
Bottom line, I support steps large and small, dramatic and methodical, principled and practical, to move past rhetoric and into educational transformation.
The names and faces of those with whom I've worked, young people filled with promise but often crushed by the reality of poverty, come to mind every time I sit at the keyboard. The roll call of those youngsters leads me to embrace a new season, a time for broader and more dramatic education reform.
With that background and belief system, sympathetic to the stated intentions of those who defend the status quo, I write:
It is almost September. Another school year is upon us, which means another crop of black children is about to have their lives ruined in lousy schools with lousy teachers and lowered expectations. Another year in which commentators will err on the side of caution, giving the benefit of the doubt to a dysfunctional education establishment that values, contrary to all its rhetoric, the prerogatives of employees more than the needs of children.
Is that blunt enough?
Do black children and all children in American schools deserve choices? Yes.
Chronicling incremental advances for school choice over the past two decades – more or less coinciding with the emergence of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) and its publications – I have been drawn in particular to the voices of concerned leaders among Oklahoma's African-American population.
Some of these heroes and heroines remain cautious in policy terms, yet still perform bravely and boldly at the front lines of the war on ignorance and deprivation in modern America.
Tracy McDaniel, after years of service in the regular public schools, brought the magnificent KIPP model to Oklahoma City. He runs what is now the highest performing public school in the metropolitan area. Choice, and competition, breeds excellence.
Students at KIPP come from the poorest zip code in urban Oklahoma. They learn the classics, memorize poetry, and can cipher and decipher like kids from Casady, Oklahoma City's best known private college preparatory school.
In our most recent exchange McDaniel told me, "We have more kids than ever before at KIPP. I am for inner city school choice, not for universal choice." He explained, "Inner city kids are trapped and can't get all the opportunities they need. All kids should have a chance to go to and through college. The bottom line for me is 'quality seats' in classrooms."
Repeatedly a recipient of national awards for excellence, stretching from its years as an experimental "regular" public school and into recent years as a charter, KIPP OKC won another round of national honors in May.
McDaniel and his staff just began a new school year. He told me in late August, "Our goal now is sharing best practices and helping the school district improve."
Tracy is my favorite school choice moderate.
Also from Oklahoma City's northeast side, state Rep. Anastasia Pittman – soon likely to be state Sen. Pittman – said in an email exchange she supports choice because she "supports schools that work." Previously, Pittman said she advocated for choice because "it will make our school districts better, it will make our families stronger."
A successful non-KIPP public charter school model has emerged in Oklahoma City's ASTEC (Advanced Science and Technology Charter) School, where 750 students and 75 staff are proving that KIPP-style success can be replicated.
Chief Operating Officer at ASTEC is my high school classmate Harold Roberts, a conservative Republican closely allied with Freda Deskin, a Democrat whom I respect. Harold and I cut our rhetorical teeth battling and bonding as delegates in the Model United Nations at Bishop McGuinness, back in the day.
Last spring, Roberts played a key role in negotiating a new affiliation for ASTEC, which is now sponsored by Oklahoma State University. ASTEC students are overwhelmingly minority. More than 90 percent of the graduates are going on to higher education. So, If KIPP is not your cup of tea …
There is increasing understanding that choice sparks better performance. Last year, in an essay for Huffington Post, Prof. Matthew Lynch of Oklahoma's Langston University, an historically black institution, described school choice as "a movement that strives to improve education in all schools through the old-fashioned business concept of competition."
Ideas such as this aren't black or white, of course. They are essential, and universal.
The late economist Milton Friedman, in many ways the father of modern American school choice, inspired former President Ronald Reagan when he spoke of "the magic of the marketplace" in education and other parts of life.
For me, competition and efficiency are, if not magic, at least core functions of the marketplace. And what can be considered more important than quality education? And who is more deserving than the poorest of the poor, too often stuck in the worst schools?
In the long run, full-bore choice – in which ghetto children have the same options to choose excellence as do suburban kids or private school kids – is the only way to assure better quality education and equity for children facing the most serious challenges in American education.
More aggressive than a McDaniel or a Pittman or even a Roberts is Jabar Shumate, now a state Senator from north Tulsa. The man looks like a linebacker, but talks like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Years ago, he called school choice the civil rights issue of the Twenty-First Century.
I met Shumate when he worked for David Boren at the University of Oklahoma in the mid-1990s and always knew he would be a leader. The young Democrat is, along with state Rep. Jason Nelson, R-Oklahoma, the Legislature's leading advocate of choice in education.
In an interview this summer, Sen. Shumate told me, "I am thankful for what has been accomplished in Oklahoma in terms of school choice. Oklahoma is the only state to have a Democratic Governor sign a voucher bill, the Lindsey Nicole Henry Special Needs Scholarship. That accomplishment alone thrust Oklahoma into the national spotlight.
"With the expansion of charter school laws, a robust tax credit program, and scores of educational reform initiatives, Oklahoma has become a pacesetter in the country for educational choice.
"As we look forward, we still have a great deal of work ahead to ensure quality programs and equitable access for those in our most vulnerable communities. However, I am confident that we have built an educational environment where families are empowered to make decisions about their future, and for that, it has been worth the fight."
I'm not sure Oklahoma is yet a pacesetter, but Shumate's words imply great potential in development of existing state school choice models.
The role of honor among black leaders supporting school choice includes Rev. Donald Tyler of Tulsa's Greater Grace Temple.
When he came to Oklahoma from Los Angeles in the 1990s, Pastor Tyler was shocked at the poor quality of most of the public schools his congregants' children attended.
He told me in a memorable 2008 interview that "parents blame the system, and the system blames the parents." He wants the church to "stop into the middle, to have and to use a holistic policy to reach these kids in the entirety of their circumstances." He is working to expand options for children most in need in the heart of a poverty-stricken area.
And, there is Dr. Betty Mason of St. John Christian Heritage Academy, whose school is sponsored by St. John Missionary Baptist Church and pastor M. L. Jemison. Both have become advocates of tax-credit scholarships here in the Sooner State.
When we first met, Dr. Mason was a public school administrator – for two years superintendent of the Oklahoma City Public School District. Today, her charges at St. John leave her private elementary school to attend the best private, public charter and traditional public schools in Oklahoma City.
Those students get their degrees, going on to active law-abiding citizenship and in many cases higher educational opportunities. It boggles the mind to imagine what could be accomplished if Dr. Mason's tiny system had hundreds, instead of dozens, of students every year.
What choices should be provided for Oklahoma school children?
Charters? Vouchers? Tax credit scholarships? ESAs? Parent triggers?
Public schools of choice, including charters? Yes.
Expanding the model of the Henry Scholarship for Special Needs Children directly benefiting special needs children, and their parents? Yes.
Vouchers empowering parents and students to make portable the value they should be receiving in public schools, taking that value into private schools of choice? Yes.
More tax-credit financed scholarship programs, financed by generous Oklahomans to provide more and better choices? Yes.
Education Scholarship Accounts, financed by taxpayers and/or private actors to give young elementary and second scholarships the same opportunities we dream of for our college youth? Yes.
A parent trigger law (illustrated in the true-to-life fictionalized account in the film "Won't Back Down" with Maggie Gyllenhall) to allow parents to seize control of the worst public schools and create higher quality choices? Yes.
In my dream world, all of the above would be achieved, and Jabar Shumate would be in charge of the programs.
But for the sake of the future and to enhance the potential of all our children, let's be reasonable and settle for just a couple of these in the 2015 legislation session, then a couple more in 2016.
There you go: The soul of moderation.
For the children.
Count me in the ranks of those who want "all of the above" – every possible option for the children, their parents, their communities and our country.
McGuigan, a certified teacher, is the author of hundreds of articles on education policy in Oklahoma and across America. This essay is adapted from a commentary, forthcoming in the September 2014 edition of Perspective Magazine, monthly publication of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (
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Many readers have let us know that actor Rupert Grint appeared last night on the UK television program called "Generation Fame." Apparently there is some dancing and skipping going on, and we hear that the Weasley family would not be too impressed with his teapot ('rubbish!' one reader hilariously wrote). Rupert Grint.net has now posted the video and there are some screencaps up as well. Enjoy! Thanks to Rupert Grint.net and all who let us know!


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Skiing in Alta Utah
Alta has offered a unique skiing tradition since 1938. The mountain is graced by nature with a wide variety of terrain, breathtaking scenery and unparalleled snow conditions. The terrain is rated 25% beginner, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced ~ there is something for everyone! We invite you to come and experience Alta with your family and friends to create your own unforgettable memories. By limiting the number of skiers, Alta Ski Area strongly upholds a commitment to your skiing experience. Please note that Alta is for skiers only — no snowboarding.
Alta is noted for some of the best snow conditions in the world. Dry, fluffy powder may be found from November to April. We receive an average seasonal snowfall of 500 inches.
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Connecting Trails On Public Lands In Tucker County
The Heart of the Highlands Trails System will connect the non-motorized trail systems of five land management agencies in Tucker County, West Virginia...The Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area, Canaan Valley State Park, Blackwater Falls State Park, and The Monongahela National Forest, into a comprehensive, landscape oriented, environmentally sustainable, multi-use trail system that is accessible to the public. Ultimately, the Heart of the Highlands will provide access to and from significant regional and national trail systems. However, none of this will happen without the sacrifice of volunteers who literally put their back into the job of constructing and improving existing trails for the enjoyment of the public. Meet the volunteers, listen to their stories, and understand just what it takes to "break" and maintain such a vast system of trails in this rugged but beautiful West Virginia landscape.
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Lisa Wood's fantastical dioramas feature anthropomorphic depictions of insects in domestic, story book recreations: climbing ladders, reading books, holding tea parties and socializing in their secret, everyday lives hidden from prying human eyes.
This collection of dioramas is made with real insects in a natural setting made with both natural and man-made "props" and later sealed in a glass box covering. Each piece measures 4.5"x 2.5" x 3.5".
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You've got to keep rolling with the punches and remaining flexible in foster care and adoption. What are the principles to consider when deciding to increase or decrease the level of openness in adoption? We talk through how and why we've made some changes in our open adoption. We also discuss a new "character" to the podcast, "Justin", Andrea and Linda's birth father, who we've recently made contact with.
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When last we left once-heralded four-star defensive tackle prospect Brandon Willis, he was ... well, he was either transferring to or fro the Tennessee Volunteers, North Carolina Tar Heels, UCLA Bruins or elsewhere. Now, after leaving UNC earlier this summer, Willis says he's finally found a new home: right back in Los Angeles:
"I'm planting roots now," Willis said. "This is where I want to be. Coach Neuheisel has welcomed me back with open arms."
Jokes aside, at least one of his moves was for family reasons, as he had an ailing grandmother in North Carolina, though his latest maneuver is due to a disagreement with a position coach. He says he considered moving to a Division I-AA school, which would've allowed him to play in 2011, but adds that he'll ask the NCAA to let him play this year anyway.
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Every wonder about the moon and the stars and the world up above? Maybe you would like to know:
- Is Pluto a planet or not?
- Are there aliens out there?
- What is a black hole?
At ACC you can find out the answers to these questions and more. At ACC's state-of-the-art Astronomy classroom you can get answers, have fun, learn and earn transferable credits.
Here is just one example of the exciting topics and current activities that you will study and take part in:
Was Mercury crashing into the Sun?
Astronomers at ACC pulled out the big telescope to watch. On November 8, 2006 there was a "Transit of Mercury." This happens when the planet crosses the face of the Sun and looks like a tiny black dot as it makes its transit. Looking at this event without special equipment could cause you to go blind. Dave Trott of the ACC Astronomy Department set up a special telescope for viewing it safely.
Comets are cool!
ACC astronomer Dave Trott captured this image of Comet Hale Bop in 1997 using very simple equipment that he actually invented. Learn how you can do this by visiting his page at http://www.davetrott.com .
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Our Hotel Is Close to the San Diego Zoo!
Located in the heart of San Diego, the Town and Country Resort Hotel is one of the most popular hotels near San Diego Zoo. The world famous San Diego Zoo, situated in the iconic Balboa Park, is one of the largest zoos in the world, stretching over 100 immaculately landscaped acres. This legendary zoo is home to an exciting menagerie, including a rare giant panda, gorillas, koalas, monkeys, elephants, tigers, polar bears, and more varieties of monkeys than you knew existed.
Discounted San Diego Zoo attraction tickets may be purchased on line at the time of your reservation or at our concierge desk prior to your departure from the hotel to the San Diego Zoo.
You wouldn't want to plan a San Diego vacation without a trip to the world famous San Diego Zoo and the Town and Country Resort Hotel is one of the best hotels just minutes the Zoo.
Purchase our San Diego Zoo Attraction Package for additional savings. Package includes 3 day, 2 night stay, 2 adult tickets to the Zoo, breakfast buffet for 2 adults daily and reduced parking.
Save 10% on our San Diego Zoo attractiond package for stay dates from August 1-31st 2013!
There are more than 4000 animals in all at the San Diego Zoo, including plenty of baby animals, thanks to the zoo's successful breeding program. The state-of-the-art habitats at the zoo feature both the plants and animals of their native ecosystems, and you'll often see more than one animal species in a single exhibit. Several aviaries and a reptile house are also featured, and cafes and shops are located throughout the zoo. On your visit, you can take a guided tour or ride the Skyfari gondola and see the zoo from an eye-opening vantage above the exhibits.
When you're comparing hotels near San Diego Zoo, make sure you consider Town and Country Resort Hotel. The Town and Country will welcome you with a legacy of warm hospitality, a tropical paradise spread over 40 acres bathed in San Diego sunshine, and the relaxing atmosphere of a secluded European resort. After a full day of taking in the sights, you'll be pleased that you chose the Town and Country Resort, the finest of hotels near San Diego Zoo.


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Fast Food at Home
Do meals in a flash seem beyond your capability (and comprehension) on a weeknight? Never fear: These colorful, tasty, and healthful suppers will bring your family smiles, take minimum time to prepare and clean-up, and include a few tricks-of-the-getting-your-kids-to-eat-new-things-trade. Plus, some of these child-friendly dinners employ a few simple tasks that will delight budding cooks and inspire them to help.
Hearty Soup, Healthy Sandwich
This is a simple, pleasing combo. Pair this soup -- enriched with a can of packed pumpkin -- with a sandwich. A turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread, with romaine leaves and dollops of mustard and low-fat mayonnaise, tastes great with this soup. You can assemble the sandwiches while the soup simmers.
Tomato-Pumpkin Soup
1 29 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 14 oz. cans black beans, drained
1 14 oz. can packed pumpkin
1/2 cup chicken stock (low-sodium and fat-free, if possible)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Place all ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Stir together until well combined.
Heat over medium heat for 30 minutes, until warmed through.
If desired, serve with chopped avocado and light sour cream.
Squ-easy Fun Pizza
Next time the family's in the mood for pizza, don't head for the phone. Instead, try this alternative, and have everyone join in on the fun of assembling it. Pizza presents a perfect opportunity to introduce your kids to new tastes, such as chicken sausage or other ingredients you may want to try. They're likely to be sidetracked by the pizza's unique sauce -- and proud to eat their own creation.
1 pizza crust (pre-baked crust; packaged dough-starter; or one 14 oz. can of refrigerated pizza crust will all work)
3/4 cup barbecue sauce, squeezed from a BBQ sauce bottle (or squeezed to taste)
3 fully-cooked, pre-packaged, roasted onion and pepper chicken sausage, cut into chunks or slices
4 oz. crimini mushrooms, sliced into thirds, or 3.8 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained
3.8-oz can sliced black olives, drained
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Using a paper towel, spread the olive oil on your pizza tray
If your pizza crust needs advanced prep or rolling out, check out its directions to prepare it, and pre-heat the oven accordingly.
Squeeze the barbecue sauce on the crust, then liberally place the sausage, mushrooms, and olives all over it.
Sprinkle the cheese all over.
Bake according to the directions for the particular crust you're using.
Breakfast for Supper
Breakfast is quick, nutritious, and kids revel in the perceived zaniness of mixing up the meal schedule. For starters, scrambled eggs are a snap; you don't have to make it a fancy omelet or frittata unless that's your specialty. If anyone in the house is watching cholesterol, use just egg whites. Since the eggs are for dinner, consider unusual, healthful fillings you might not attempt in the morning, such as:
Peas, spinach, broccoli, or other green vegetables
Chopped tomatoes and onions
Lean turkey, cut into strips
Sliced olives
Compliment the eggs with these special blue corncakes. Try this simple batter and serve fruit — such as blueberries, strawberries or bananas — on the side.
Blue Corncakes
1 1/4 cups blue corn flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Stir all the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Mix together the eggs, buttermilk, and oil in a separate bowl, then add to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is just combined (it will be a bit lumpy).
Prepare a greased skillet and set on medium-high heat. Add the batter by 1/4 cup-fulls to the heated pan.
Once the topside bubbles and the edges turn crispy, flip the pancakes to cook the other side.
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text: Tips to Help Your Family Stick to Daily Routines Get With It! Easy Ways to Stick to a Daily Routine by Sarah Lipoff 8/23/12 0 Reactions 18 Shares Print 5 5 7 1 0 Lunches need to be made, the laundry is strewn all over the living room, there's a glob of peanut butter in Mom's hair, and somewhere the phone is ringing. Sound familiar? Make things easier with a few simple tips to help your family focus on daily routines. Even those with lil ones can get the tot on track by helping to ease the morning rush, which makes everyone's day run so much smoother. Here are a few ideas that just might change the way your family deals with the daily grind. Source: Flickr user Philippe Put Map It Out What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Create an easy-to-read calendar for the whole family to use as reference when wondering what chores need to be done. Once it's been accomplished, have a colorful marker handy to mark things off. Make sure to leave time for fun activities as well as budget for things not getting done on time. When you've got a bit of extra time in the family's schedule, use it for a fun family outing or adventure. Make sure to schedule times for kids to be kids, including appropriate slotted times for video games, chatting on the phone, or hanging out with friends. But stick to it — by having everyone involved in mapping out the week, the whole family understands expectations. Source: Flickr user Yandle 1 / 7 Wake Up 30 Minutes Early What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Yes, sleep is a very precious thing, but getting a jump on the day before the rest of the family gives you a chance to have a breather. Take advantage of the extra alone time to take a shower, exercise, or get a jump on a bit of work. Prerna, from The Mom Writes, finds waking up a half hour earlier than the family gives her a head start on chores and work, making morning routines so much easier. Source: Flickr user Alan Cleaver 2 / 7 Eat a Big Breakfast as a Family What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prebake breakfast goodies, such as muffins or quiche, so the whole family can load up on healthy foods first thing in the morning. Starting the day by sitting down with a hearty family meal keeps everyone focused and gives the family a moment to quickly chat about the day, making sure everyone's activities and plans are clearly defined. Source: Flickr user followtheinstructions 3 / 7 Set a Timer What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Take advantage of your kitchen timer to keep everyone on task. Use it to time getting ready in the morning or the bedtime routine. Kids can be in charge of setting the timer, which keeps them involved. Set times as a family for other activities such as phone calls or taking turns with a special toy to help stick to the daily routine without getting off task. Source: Flickr user tanakawho 4 / 7 Turn Off the TV After School What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Instead of turning on and zoning out after school, start an afternoon routine of heading outdoors for a bit of fresh air. Homework can be tackled while enjoying the great outdoors, or spend some time kicking a ball around. If your kids are involved in after-school activities, give them a moment to clean up after they've walked in the door and before dinner, but stick to keeping the TV off so no one is distracted. Create an organized drop-off area for books, bags, coats, and shoes so go-to items are ready the next day. Source: Flickr user Sebastiaan ter Burg 6 / 7 Get Organized About Dinner What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stick to the same time each night for a family dinner. Eating a family dinner encourages healthy eating habits and builds a stronger family bond. Don't stress if you're eating a homemade meal each night; pick a night just for take-out favorites, prep meals early in the week and have leftovers stashed in the freezer, invite kids into the kitchen to take part with the cooking duties, or pick one night a week for a fun dinner out. Just stick to the same time, and before you know it, your dinner routine will be a breeze. Source: Flickr user Jinx! 6 / 7 Make a Bedtime Routine and Stick to It! What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Start bedtime an hour earlier than the actual hit-the-hay time to keep everyone on track. Along with sticking to bedtimes, start prepping for the next day with routines that help the family focus on a good start. Pick out clothing for the next day, sign all permission slips, and have backpacks ready to go. 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Loni Ackerman and Julie Budd Will Star in NYC Premiere of Fringe-Women Rabbis Revealed
By Andrew Gans
The New York City premiere of Stories from the Fringe-Women Rabbis Revealed will be presented June 11-12 at 7:30 PM at the Manhattan JCC.
Rabbi Lynne A. Kern and Ronda Spinak's play, which is based on interviews with 18 contemporary women rabbis, will be performed by Loni Ackerman (Cats, Evita), Julie Budd, Michael Ingram and Alana Jackler. Eve Brandstein directs.
The play was previously seen at the Jewish Women's Theatre of Los Angeles, where Ronda Spinak is artistic director.
The JCC in Manhattan is located at 334 Amsterdam Ave. Tickets are available online at jccmanhattan.org or by calling (646) 505-4444.
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The 6501 Cayuga Lake Sunset House in Cayuga Lake
- bedrooms 4
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
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- community
rates (USD)
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$ 1,000 - $ 5,000 / month
vacation rental description
This newly renovated lake house has 112 feet of level lakefront. This pretty, comfortable and airy house has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. It has a large, eat in kitchen which is fully equiped with everything you need in order to cook or bake. There is a large family room overlooking the water which has two loveseats and a TV. Adjacent to this is an office nook with a new desktop computer and printer/scanner/fax if you need to stay connected to the outside world. There are 3 bedrooms each with a double bed and desk. The master bedroom, with an ensuite bathroom, has a queen bed and lakeviews. There is a large enclosed porch with panoramic water views with a dining table and comfortable seating (couch and oversized chair). Its a wonderful setting for your morning coffee or in the evening to watch the blazing sun set over the lake.
Outdoors there is a deck off the house and another overhanging the water with outdoor seating as well as a wooden dock. There is a gas grill for outdoor cooking. If you prefer more rustic food prep there is a fire pit also- or maybe just use it to make a batch of S'mores.
There are 4 hard kayaks as well as 4 inflatable kayaks and a 2-4 seater paddleboat with paddles and lifejackets.
house rental amenities
-Large fully outfitted kitchen. There are dishes (service for 8), flatware, glassses, pots, pans and bakeware. Also over the stove microwave, programmable coffee maker, crockpot, toaster and blender. Kitchen table seats 4, expands for 8. There are even water views from the kitchen!
-Bathroom comes equipped with hairdryer, shampoos, soaps and towels and washclothes
-Washer and dryer (new)
-All linens are provided including sheets, pillow cases and blankets plus towels and washclothes
-TV in living room.
-Window airconditioning
-Basic cable and wireless internet
-Nintendo Wii with assortment of games
-Cards and board games
-4 molded kayaks and 4 inflatable kayaks with lifejackets and paddles
-Gas grill
-Fire pit
activities and attractions in Cayuga Lake Finger Lakes
-Water activities including kayaking, paddleboating, swimming or rent a motor boat. (Cayuga Lake is 40 miles long)
-Fishing: A fishermans dream-lake, brown and rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, largemouth, small mouth and rock bass, yellow perch, northern pike, chain pickerel, crappie, sunfish, bullheads, bowfin, channel catfish, lake sturgeon and more
-Antique hunting
-Wine tasting on the Wine Trail
-Montezuma Nature Preserve or Cornell Bird Sanctuary
-Scenic drives
-Relaxing get-away
vacation rental rates
August $1000/week
September $900 per week
October $800 per week per week
November $700 per week
December $600 per week
January $500 per week
February $500 per week
March $500 per week
April $500 per week
May $800 per week
June $1000 per week
July $1300 per week
August $1300 per week
Prices negotiable in off peak months.
50% of rent due when making reservation and 50% due at check-in along with $250 security deposit. Security deposit will be returned within 14 days of checkout unless there is damage.
At departure, you must clean the house to the same or better condition you found it in. If I have to clean, there is a $100 cleaning fee which will be deducted from the security.
Rental is from Saturday to Saturday
Check in Saturday at 3:00 PM
Check out Saturday at 11:00 AM
I can accomodate last minute vacation plans. Just call and I will try to make it work


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Andy Pettitte is attempting a comeback with the New York Yankees after sitting out the entire 2011 season, presumably retired. He'll be 40 next month, and has made four starts in the Yankees' minor league system. He did well at High-A, worse at Double-A, and he got hit pretty hard in Triple-A, as well as during a game at the Yankees' extended spring-training camp.
It doesn't sound very promising, but that was apparently enough for Yankees GM Brian Cashman:
Yankees calling up pettitte sunday, cashman announces
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) May 8, 2012
There's no word yet on the 25-man roster move that will be made to add Pettitte; he will also have to be added to the Yankees' 40-man roster, which is currently full, so the team will have to move a player off that squad as well.
I'm sure ESPN would like to televise Pettitte's return, but they are committed to showing the Rangers and Angels on Sunday night, and TBS, who also televises a national game on Sunday, has booked the Braves and Phillies.
Too bad, national TV networks! Only people in Seattle and New York (and those with national TV packages) will see Pettitte's return.
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