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Well, seeing as unnecessary sequels to "Twins," "Ghostbusters," and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" continue to develop, why not add another one to the mix? While the last we heard from Mike Myers was that he was trying to get a fourth "Austin Powers" movie off the ground, it seems he's turned his attention to his other comedic franchise, "Wayne's World."
EW (via JoBlo) has revealed that Myers has completed his first draft for a third "Wayne's World." The film will allegedly deal with, "Wayne and Garth coping with the new era of music, transitioning from access cable to streaming internet (ala YouTube) and Wayne balancing his marriage to Cassandra." No way!
After the failure of "The Love Guru," which was four years ago, it's no surprise that Myers has turned back to the franchises that made him famous, especially since he hasn't done much outside of the "Shrek" films and his cameo in "Inglourious Basterds." There's no word on when the project will get moving, if it even has a home (though Paramount likely has the rights), or even what the status of "Austin Powers 4" is. What do you guys think? Is the advent of the Internet an interesting angle for a return to Wayne and Garth? Or is it nothing else but a sad attempt to recapture former glory?
Zinjo | November 22, 2012 4:29 PM
The longer a script percolates the better it ends up being. The biggest failure of AP3 was that it was clearly rushed to screen. It is also possible that Meyers might have lost his "mojo" too. we'll have to see....
Hal | November 20, 2012 5:03 PM
This is a hoax. The EW "story" doesn't exist.
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This route is located about 150 to 200 feet to the left of Piano Boulder. The trail seems to end across some loose boulders. It's almost vertical, about 15-20 foot square, tall boulder. I have marked the route with chalk.
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Hurricane Sandy left the Fredericksburg area with beautiful Fall weather. Click the links to learn more about how you can enjoy your weekend.
Old Towne Carriages Ghost Tours
- Where: 706 Caroline Street
- When: Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3, 5 p.m.
- Why Go: Experience the ghostly legends of old town Fredericksburg in a unique way!
- Price: $15 per adult and $7 per child
- Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
- When: Friday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
- Why Go: This groundbreaking documentary explores the epidemic of rape within the United States Military.
- Price: FREE
- Where: University of Mary Washington, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall
- When: Friday, Nov. 2, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- Why Go: This event features a fashion show, dance performances and ethnic food.
- Price: $3
Take a Bite Out of Canine Cancer
- Where: Fredericksburg Hospitality House
- When: Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.
- Why Go: A fundraiser gathering event to help raise awareness and funds to combat canine cancer.
- Price: $50, registration required
- Where: Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
- When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Why Go: Take a walk along the Raooahannock Canal Path with University of Mary Washington Professor, Joella Killian to learn about the number of birds around the area.
- Price: $5 per person, $15 per family ($3/$12 for members)
- Where: The Brew Shop at The Natural Path
- When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Why Go: See demonstrations on extract brewing, kegging homebrew and more.
- Price: FREE
- Where: George Washington's Ferry Farm
- When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
- Why Go: Learn how to make a Gingerbread House masterpiece to enter into the Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at Historic Kenmore.
- Price: $15, ages 15 & up, children must be accompanied by an adult
- Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center
- When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Looking for a unique, handmade gift for pet lovers? This event will host vendors as they sell their pet-themed gifts.
- Price: FREE
- Where: The Card Cellar
- When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
- Why Go: Meet the first starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins quarterback from the 1950s
- Price: $35
2nd Annual Fredericksburg Zombie Walk
- Where: Hurkamp Park
- When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Why Go: Dress up like a zombie and be a part of the parade of local zombies through Fredericksburg. Costume contests and prize drawings are all a part of the event.
- Price: FREE, bring a nonperishable food item or household cleaning product to donate to the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank and the Hope House.
- Where: Picker's Concert Hall
- When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 - 11 p.m.
- Why Go: Learn to swing dance with beginner lessons, and dance with people of all levels throughout the night.
- Price: $10
First Friday Events - Nov. 2
Art First Gallery - 824 Caroline St. - An All Member Show will be on display throughout November, featuring work from over 30 artists. Opening reception, 6 - 9 p.m.
Artful Dimensions Gallery - 911 Charles St. - "Textures" by Lynette L. Reed will be on display within the gallery. Opening reception, 6 p.m.
Brush Strokes Gallery - 824 Caroline St. - Kathleen Willingham will display her exhibit, "From Piedmont to the Bay - A Pastel Journey." Regional and landscape scenes from around Virginia will be shown. Opening reception, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 1001 Princess Anne St. - Yarn Bombing will take place outside of the Museum. See colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn on trees, signs, lamp posts, benches and other public forms, 5 p.m.
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts - 813 Sophia St. - Explore work from artists across the country this month at FCCA. The Frederick Gallery will host "Light and Shadow," an exhibit featuring several different types of media. The Members' Gallery will show "Ave, Patina," featuring Renaissance work from local artist Patte Ormsby. Opening reception, 6 - 9 p.m.
The Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar - 723 Caroline Street -
Fredericksburg resident and business owner Steve Collins of SJ Collins Photography debuts his documentary photo book Fredericksburg Today. Book release reception, 6 - 9 p.m.
Liberty Town - 916 Liberty St. - This month see the gallery's newest show, 6"x6"x6", featuring artwork that does not exceed 6 inches in any direction. Opening reception, 5 p.m.
Ponshop Gallery - 712 Caroline St. - The "Battleground" Art Show will showcase Fredericksburg as a historic battlefield site. The exhibit will be curated by J. Coleman, and will display the relationship between Fredericksburg's Civil War past and the present day. Opening reception, 6 - 9 p.m.
Sophia Street Studios - 1104 Sophia St. - See new work from a local group of artists. Opening reception, 6 p.m.
Weadon Studio and Fine Art - 305 Hanson Ave - Explore Fredericksburg's newest gallery through its November Photography Show. Work from several different artists will be shown. Opening reception, 7 p.m.
Wm Mason Violin Shop - 509-1 Jackson St. - Explore the world of Wm Mason II's Violin Shop this Friday. With plenty of music to go around and a professional luthier on hand, walking into the shop is a learning experience for all. Opening reception, 6 p.m.
Beading Class at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a cuff bracelet using beads, buttons and other objects. Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m., $60.
Picturing the Civil War at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4, 12 - 5 p.m., $7 for adults, $2 for students, children 6 and under, FREE
Quilt National at The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. A traveling exhibit on loan from the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio. Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4, 12 - 5 p.m., $7 for adults, $2 for students, children 6 and under, FREE
REDUX: Repurposed Materials Exhibition at duPont Gallery at the University of Mary Washington, Friday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4, 1 - 4 p.m., FREE
Contemporary Work in Fiber at the Ridderhof Martin Gallery at the University of Mary Washington. Friday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4, 1 - 4 p.m., FREE
"Glimpses of Holland" at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, Friday, Nov. 2, Saturday Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $10, free for up to two students ages 18 and under with paying adult, additional students $5 each.
From Recycled Cereal Box to One of a Kind Art Journal at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m., $45.
Altered Books From Start To Finish at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Create a discarded volume into an individual work of art. Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m., $45.
Mosaic Stepping Stones Workshop at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, materials and tools provided to create your own mosaic stepping stone. Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., $115 for members, $125 for non-members, registration required.
Artist Reception for "Celebration" by Merian Stevens at Carme Espresso, Saturday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m., FREE.
The McTell Brothers and Cori Blanch at Home Team Grill, Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., FREE.
Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert at the University of Mary Washington, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., FREE.
Janna Audey at Kybecca Wine Bar, Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., FREE.
"From the Soles" CD Release by Ashleigh Chevalier at the Kenmore Inn, Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., $20.
The Believers at The Recreation Center, Friday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m., FREE.
Badlands at Yak-A-Doo's, Friday, Nov. 2, 9 p.m., FREE. Mirage Band, Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 p.m., FREE.
Big Daddy Love at The Otter House, Friday, Nov. 2, 10 p.m., $5.
Fitzmaurice Band at Colonial Tavern, Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 p.m., $5.
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If you have an unwanted gun, you can turn it in and get a gift card in return, no questions asked.
The Sheriff's Department is participating with the United African American Ministerial Action Council in the Guns for Gift Cards program this Friday, December 21st from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 415 Euclid Ave., San Diego.
The Sheriff's Department utilized $10,000 in asset forfeiture funds to purchase the gift cards. Since the collaboration started four years ago, 851 weapons and ammunition have been taken off the streets of San Diego County.
The guns have to work. Money will be handed out as follows:
- $50 will be given for shotguns and rifles,
- $100 for hand guns and assault weapons.
There is a limit of one gift card per vehicle. The gift cards can be redeemed at area grocery stores.
Anyone participating should place the unloaded firearms in the trunk of their cars. A uniformed police officer will give instructions at the location.
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Mayweather Jr vs Duran/Leonard, Who will win?
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Mayweather is obviously the greatest in this era.
Most people agree Mayweather beats Pacquiao.
Notable wins over: Cotto, Castillo, De La Hoya, Hatton, Corrales, Hernandez, Judah, Gatti, Mosley, Marquez, Ortiz, Mitchell
It's clear that Morales, Barrera, Hamed, Kelley would also be in this list if they ever fought. Tszyu also. So you can imagine them all on his record.
I also believe Mayweather would beat Tommy Hearns. Tommy Hearns would do well in the first 4 rounds but after that, he'd get exposed.
Mayweather has the best defense that Tommy Hearns would have ever faced, and thus the onslaught from rounds 1-4 wouldn't be as great.
Mayweather would coast to a 7-5 UD win.
Mayweather Jr vs Duran....that's a difficult one (Duran at lightweight vs Mayweather at his best weight - but not considering weights in a real fight).
Duran is a pressure fighter, and let's be honest...Mayweather did not do too well against Cotto - although he decided to take a different approach and move forward.
Duran can be very sloppy, and Mayweather WOULD take advantage of that.
Mayweather vs Leonard - another hard one. Too close to call. Perhaps I'm leaning slightly more towards Leonard.
I'm being realistic here. Think we're talking about this in 20 years time so by then you would put your hot headed hate for Mayweather aside.
It's Mayweather, Leonard, Duran and that's it. We wont include Hagler because he's a full fledged 160 lber.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A small plane that crashed off the Bahamas' northernmost island was registered to a central Indiana partnership and one of the victims was a northwestern Indiana woman, news reports said Monday.
The single-engine Cirrus SR22 was registered to First Class Flyers LLC, based in Cicero, 25 miles north of Indianapolis, The Indianapolis Star reported.
One of the victims was Cynthia Mierzwa of Union Township in Porter County, about 10 miles southeast of Gary, The (Munster) Times reported, citing information from the woman's ex-husband, Fred Mierzwa of Crete, Ill.
The single-engine plane crashed Sunday in waters a few miles off Grand Bahama island and all four people aboard were killed, Police Superintendent Stephen Dean said.
"All are believed to be Americans. It is thought they were on some kind of sightseeing tour," Dean said.
The plane crashed minutes after takeoff from the island's international airport, said Emrick Seymour, assistant police commissioner for Grand Bahama. He said the pilot radioed that the plane was "experiencing some engine problems."
A statement from the Royal Bahamas Police Force said the aircraft was destroyed.
Gary Daymon of Fishers resident, a partner with First Class Flyers, said he could not confirm who was inside the plane when it crashed.
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Joel Kozikowski, a former partner at First Class Flyers, said the group comprises several pilots who share planes and take them out for private use. FAA records indicate the group also owns a second single-engine plane.


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---- — Just before 8 a.m. last Sunday I received a phone call. The caller left a message saying he was appalled by my column in The Herald Bulletin that glorified Lola, a pit bull, a breed known to kill babies and toddlers. He went on to say that on the other hand he is glad I did because it proved I am no smarter than he thought I was. I hope he is more tolerant and less judgmental toward people than he is toward dogs.
To be clear, I am and this column is an advocate for animals and the people who love them and understand that how we treat animals is a reflection of who we are morally and spiritually. It is a gauge of our compassion and humanity. I believe that it dictates how we treat our children, the elderly and those in our society whether animal or human who do not have a voice.
So let's talk about pit bulls. Can pit bulls kill babies, toddlers, humans and other animals? Yes, some of them are aggressive but so are labs, dobermans, German shepherds, fottweilers, basically dogs regardless of the breed. Should everyone who wants a pit bull have one? No, but this can be applied to the breeds of greyhounds, cattle dogs, chihuahuas, min pins, collies, German shepherds, border collies and the list goes on. It is best to get a dog who fits your lifestyle and your dog skill level. When was the last time you remember the media reporting a dog attack that involved a dog other than a pit bull? Personally I can't. This is certainly not because no other breeds bite.
Pit bulls, through no fault of their own, have been chosen as the dog of choice for gang members and dog fighters. They are abused and are given steroids to increase aggression and these owners do everything they can to bring out the worst in the breed. The pit bulls who do not show aggression are used for bait. Pit bulls can be the most affectionate, loyal, gentle and loving of dogs. I know this for a fact, I have one and I deal with them every day at the Animal Protection League.
What species on our planet has the most propensity for violence, abuse, rape and kills indiscriminately? That would be humans. Are all humans bad? No. Are all pit bulls rabid killers of babies and toddlers? No. Should you leave any dog unattended with a baby or toddler? No.
For those of you who think pit bulls are all bad, I have lots of folks who have chosen pit bulls as companions and they would love for you to meet their dogs so you can see the "other" side of the breed. What is the worst that can happen? That you find out that you misjudged these wonderful dog?
Come to an event celebrating pit bulls and the people who love them. Project Bully's Pittie Family Reunion Picnic will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at the main shelter house at Shadyside Park.
Maleah Stringer is executive director of the Animal Protection League, 613 Dewey St. She can be reached at 356-0900 or at email@example.com.


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A few years back, a curious little show called Blast! took New York City's Broadway Theatre by storm. It combined marching band and drum corps musicians with the full-blown theatrics and choreography of a Broadway show and even received a 2001 Tony Award for Special Theatrical Event, which it deserved because how many shows have you seen with a trombonist playing the theme from The Simpsons while riding a unicycle? Let's see Elaine Stritch try that!
Blast! is back with an all new production called Blast II: Mix, Music in X-treme, and it is in the midst of a Japanese tour. Why Japan, you ask? Because the original incarnation of the show proved so successful in the Land of the Rising Sun that it became the biggest selling touring theatrical event in Japan's history, according to Blast II lighting designer Mike Baldassari. Also onboard are scenic designer Patrick Fahey and projection designer Michael Clark, all under the guidance of artistic director James Mason. The lighting equipment was supplied by 4Wall- New York, the projection equipment came from Scharff Weisberg, and the sets were constructed by Atlanta-based Infinite Dimensions and Scenic Technologies.
How does Blast II differ from its predecessor? "This one is bigger and much more theatrical," Baldassari explains. "The first one was more about getting the marching band and drum corps onto a Broadway stage, and in this version, we were able to integrate music, dance, and theatrical effects on a much more sophisticated level." The design approach was completely different, according to Fahey. "So much of the show was developed as we were working on it. Everything is abstract," he says. "We had to give ourselves the opportunity to move color and shapes; a lot of work was colorizing and adding textures to the set." With the sometimes acrobatic musicians and the use of gauze, bungee jumpers, and the like, some may see it more akin to "marching band meets Cirque du Soleil."
Despite the show's impressive pedigree, the creative team did not want anything that remotely resembled the original show which, aside from its Broadway engagement, also toured the US and the world, was shown numerous times on PBS, and is even widely available on DVD. The goal was to create an entirely new version from the ground up that had never been seen before, Baldassari says. "If someone said, 'That's how we did it before,' we purposely went in the opposite direction."
For Clark's part, his role was a tad different from much of the theatrical work he's done in the past. "This is a slight departure from what I normally do," he explains. "The projections are more of a design element rather than a storytelling device." For example, when a solo trumpeter is performing "Flight of the Bumble Bee," a golden triangle is projected on the back wall via a pair of Barco R6+ projectors. The triangle is halved and made to look as if it has wings as it flits about the rear wall. "We watched [trumpeter Adam Rappa] do his freeform choreography, and then we had programmer Corey FitzGerald program the movement so it gives the effect of him controlling the shape even though it's been carefully rehearsed to interact with the way he likes to play. There's a lot of fun in it."
The look of the show is decidedly industrial, but that does not mean chrome sets and stark white light. Baldassari's biggest challenge was how to make the unit set look different from number to number. "The way I approach it is that each song has its own unique color palette, even though little has changed within the scenery," he explains. "I use very controlled color palettes. Not every song has every color in it."
For a number called "Shapes," which features the show's icons — a triangle, circle, and square as the design elements — Baldassari just uses red, blue, and yellow. For "Tribal Towers," a number that features eight bungee jumpers and a snare drum rack that flies in, the look is very stylized with a limited palette: no color, just versions of white, warm incandescent whites, contrasted with cool moving light whites. "That gigantic number existed right in that little color world," he says. But for a take on Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring," he used a lot of greens and oranges. "I try to limit the palette as much as possible," he says. "I start with two colors plus white. The tighter the color palette, the more unique each song will look."
These shapes are the chief design element for the half hour before curtain, as the crowd is milling in. Clark created a 21st century version of the classic 1970s video game Pong, in which the circle is being bounced between the triangle and square. "We put a pair of Barco's R6+ projectors upstage and used a [Green Hippo Ltd.] Hippotizer to overlap them with a new image-warping feature. We took advantage of that and created the canvas on the main screen," Clark explains. "Hippo Expresses run the plasma screens because the content was already created; we just access the clip and play it."
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Since Blast II is strictly a touring production, Baldassari's extensive touring background came in handy. He knew that he needed to make sure the show looked stunning, could tour easily, and maintain consistency from city to city. To that end, he found himself relying heavily on a few key pieces of equipment — 22 sections of Tomcat's Swing Wing truss, 54 Vari-Lite VL2500s, and 36 VL3000 automated fixtures. The LD chose this equipment based on his own design philosophy: "It is much better to do less really well than do too much, and none of it looks good."
It occurred to Baldassari that, for any tour, a lot of what is being carried around is simply air: air inside the boxes containing the fixtures and cable, air inside the pieces of truss, power supplies, etc. This is why he chose the Swing Wing because the fixtures, cabling, wires, etc. all travel within the truss. In other words, the truss is the travel case. With this trussing system, Baldassari says the majority of the rig is up and ready to go in an hour and a half because there are no loose lights to hang. Actually, there are only 12 total fixtures that need to be hung; the rest are pre-mounted in the trussing or the custom dance towers built by 4Wall.
Aside from the Tomcat trussing and the Vari-Lites, Baldassari also has Martin MAC 250 Entours, MAC 300 Washes, a host of ETC Source Four ellipsoidals and PARs, over 60 Wybron Coloram II scrollers, and a control system comprised of Flying Pig Systems Wholehog 2 consoles, Overdrives, and a Remote Focus Unit. There is also a complement of Color Kinetics LED fixtures throughout the show, almost exclusively within the trussing and scenery.
Baldassari mounted ColorBurst® 4s within drum walls which utilize City Theatrical's WDS Wireless Data System and are powered by CT's PDS-375-TRBs with built-in wireless receivers. Color Kinetics' iColor Coves® with PDS-50 LED power supplies with the WDS receivers are installed in gauze-like "bed nets" worn and carried by performers. As they proceed on stage, they are lit in green, but as they play, their nets turn orange and then back to green once they are finished. There is also a very unique gong drum with a perimeter lit with Neo-Flex™ LED Tube controlled by a battery powered City Theatrical WDS Personal Dimmer™.
City Theatrical also custom built what Baldassari calls "Z sticks," a special baton in the shape of a Z embedded with chasing LED circuits. "As we pull into black, they're being spun so fast by the performers that, due to retina retention, they suddenly look solid, just like a kid's toy," Baldassari says.
While the history of theatrical sequels has been bleak — Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, Bring Back Birdie, Annie 2 — Blast II promises to blaze a new path with a tried and true method combined with a complete rethinking, which will undoubtedly win many fans as the show continues touring Japan through Halloween.
The former managing editor of Lighting Dimensions, Entertainment Design, and Live Design, Mark A. Newman now finds himself on the Gulf Coast as editor of Southern Breeze magazine, where he can wear shorts and sandals to work.
Blast II! Equipment and Personnel
Lighting Designer:
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Industries Moving Light Programmer:
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Assistant Lighting Designer:
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Production Electrician:
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We asked a friend in town government if a downtown could thrive without a vital town around it. No, he said, at least not a downtown in a small town.
"A successful downtown benefits from visitors, but it has to have that core of local people, both as consumers and entrepreneurs," our friend said. "If the larger community is not vital, that core is probably missing. For example, a successful restaurant wants to attract new customers, but it depends on regulars. Regulars are probably local."
As much as we hate to say it, Smithfield is a few heartbeats short of vital, which means it lacks the core of local people needed to make downtown vital. Smithfield boosters will say this is just the newspaper picking, predictably, on the town. But don't take our editorial word for it. Take what the federal government has to say.
According to the U.S. Census, between 2000 and 2010, Smithfield lost 572 people, its population falling from 11,538 to 10,966 in a decade. Digging deeper into the numbers, Smithfield lost 995 whites and 582 blacks in the decade. The total population loss was only 572 because 974 Hispanics moved into town in the same period.
To make matters worse for vitality, much of the population loss – 760 people – was in adults ages 18-64. Returning to our friend's words, people in that age group are the consumers and entrepreneurs who give a town, and its downtown, its vital core. By comparison, between 2000 and 2010, Clayton welcomed 8,331 newcomers, including 4,897 people ages 18 to 64. It also welcomed 2,270 future consumers and entrepreneurs, or young people ages 5-17.
In Clayton, downtown revitalization is a work in progress, but suffice it to say, the town has a vital core thanks to a total population that more than doubled between 2000 and 2010.
We write none of this to discourage those people working on a vision for downtown Smithfield. The work they did earlier this month is much needed. Instead, we write to encourage greater Smithfield to come together to talk about how to restore vitality to what was once Johnston County's largest, most prosperous town. Without such an effort, no vision for downtown Smithfield will succeed.


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We don't know when a new Vikings' stadium is going to be constructed. . .or where. . .or really even if, at this point. But, by golly, when it does finally happen, the Minnesota Vikings have a place to play while it's being built. Yesterday, the team reached an agreement with the University of Minnesota to play at TCF Bank Stadium during the construction of any new stadium for the Vikings.
While declining to say how much the Vikings would pay per game, Vikings spokesman Lester Bagley said Monday that the tentative agreement would add roughly 3,000 temporary end zone seats to the university's 50,000-seat stadium. "We have close to 53,000 season-ticket owners, so we're trying to at least get to that," said Bagley, the team's vice president for stadium development and public affairs..
Other details still need to be resolved before the plan can be finalized, Bagley said Monday. "I'd say there's an agreement in principle there, but formal signoff is yet to occur between the Vikings and the university," he said.
Nobody knows for sure how long the Vikings would have to play at TCF Bank Stadium. . .if the new stadium gets built adjacent to the Metrodome, as has been recently discussed, it sounds like they would only have to play there for the 2015 season, being able to stay at the Metrodome in 2013 and 2014 while the majority of the new facility goes up.
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BULLARD, TX (KLTV) - For almost a century, Rosine Coughran has lived in East Texas, painted it, and written about it. At the age of 96, Coughran takes pride in her independence and her heritage, living on family land near Bullard, first settled in the 1800's Some of Coughran's favorite paintings are of her family home and scenes from the early days.
Although Coughran's sister was a professional artist, Coughran has never sold her paintings, preferring to give them away instead. However, she always has her paintings framed as soon as she completes them because she says "it's like they are her children and she would never let them go away unclothed..." Coughran has also written a book of poetry and a book about her early days in East Texas.
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The evacuation comes after the Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution proclaiming a civil emergency and authorizing the board chairperson, Janelle Rettig, to issue orders of mandatory evacuation.
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Hm, what is Asia? Who's in on it?
China and India are safe bets for Asian nations. Korea, Japan, Thailand, you're fine.
Europe? No. Europe would sort of be on the "Asian continent" if not for those pesky Ural mountains dividing things up in the middle, and then also the whole lineage of kings and wealth and nations and the EU and all that "give me my respect" stuff.
Russia would probably be happiest as its own continent, so for now we'll leave it in "Eurasia" and just hope the natural gas supplies keep flowing.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are dang close to Asia, but politically they show up in "Middle East" news stories an awful lot. Verdict: Eurasia.
I guess we'll actually have to consider everything from Turkey on eastward to be "Eurasian", although the moniker seems overlappitory of the territory.
The Asian economy is now officially raging like a wild furnace of lava that consumes everything in its path. Japan has had the largest individual economy in Asia for decades, but it is forecast that both India and China will outstrip Japan within twenty years.
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Born Nov. 11, 1926, in Pike County, he was the son of James Franklin and Laura V. (Thomas ) Parker.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by three daughters, Stephanie Marie Soto of Wichita, Bille K. Young of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Laura Dawn Holt of Belington, Wis.; four sons, Mark Anthony Parker of Port Orchard, Wash., Kevin Thomas Parker and James Dean Parker, both of Alcorn, Wis., and Kevin Ray Young of Belington; and one brother Richard Parker of Fox Lake, Ill.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Judith Ann Kleiman.
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The Chicago Bears will be on center stage in Week 4, as Jay Cutler and the Bears head to Dallas to take on Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys.
Both the Cowboys and the Bears enter the game at 2-1, and one of the two teams will be off to an excellent 3-1 mark on Tuesday morning.
Luckily for the Bears, two other NFC North rival teams face off against each other -- and the 1-2 Packers take on the 0-3 New Orleans Saints, in a game that both teams likely view as a must-win.
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Entering the 2012-2013 women's basketball season, 3rd year head coach Ramaundo Vaughn is excited and optimistic about the direction that the program is headed. "The hard work that our staff has put in on the recruiting trail has paid off." This recruiting class has brought in several players who were standout performers at their high schools.
Coach Vaughn starts the conversation with 6'0 wing player Annelise Ito from Campolindo High School. "Annelise was a very highly rated player coming into her senior year at Campo. Unfortunately, she was injured during that summer and missed her senior season." Norcal Preps, which is the premier player rating service in Northern California, had Ito ranked as the #23 player in Northern California. "Annelise has worked very hard and is determined to not only get back to where she was, but to go beyond. She is the highest ranked player to come to DVC, and much is expected of her", said Coach Vaughn.
Elena Ala is another incoming freshman that Coach Vaughn speaks highly of, "Elena comes to us from Castro Valley High School, and will definitely bring a great deal of toughness and skill." Aside from making All League in the HAAL, Elena was also a SF Chronicle Honorable Mention All Bay Area selection. Myesha Watson (Castlemont High) and Adrianna Joaquin (Grant High-Sacramento) will man the point guard position and are sure to both frustrate opponents and wow the crowds with their dazzling ball handling skills according to Coach Vaughn. "Myesha and Adrianna were also All League players, and they give us something that we haven't had since I've been at DVC, and that's explosive ball handlers with great court vision. They can both defend, which will allow us to pressure opposing ball handlers." Coach Vaughn states that playing in the always tough Big 8 Conference, you need skilled and fearless point guards, and people will soon see that we now have those. Local product Karley Menez (Clayton Valley) is another player whose specific skill fills a much needed role. "Karley is a terrific shooter from everywhere on the floor and will make teams have to pay close attention to where she is,' says Coach Vaughn. Menez was a three time all conference player and led her high school's varsity team in scoring in three out of the four years she played. Coach Vaughn envisions Menez going on some amazing shooting streaks this season and she will be fun to watch.
Adding to the mix of newcomers are Saint Joseph's Notre Dame three point shooter Samantha Maritzen, and Pittsburg High School duo Keisha Ward and Alexandria Moore. "Sam is going to provide us another dead eye shooter, and Keisha and Alexandria both have received great coaching from the staff at Pittsburg High and should contribute when their numbers are called."
Rounding out this seasons' team are a trio of medical redshirts: 6'2 post player Ty'Jae Chenevert , 5'8 guard Ashley Walker and 5'6 guard Alexis Conner. "Ty'Jae was with us last year but was injured and could not participate. She is a hardworking kid who has already caught the attention of recruiters at both the Division I and II levels. How good she is and how far she goes is going to depend solely on her continued efforts to get better." Look for Ty'Jae to man the middle and anchor the DVC defense. "Ashley is an extremely confident scoring guard with a great competitive spirit. She has a great midrange jump shot with a lightning quick release, Alexis is a defensive minded player who will get after it on that end of the floor. I expect Ty'Jae and Ashley to be major factors, while Alexis will continue to grow and learn the game. "
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Coach Vaughn understands that regardless of the talent that DVC has amassed, it will still take a great team effort to be successful in the Big 8. "The coaches in the Big 8 do a great job of preparing their teams and I expect this season, just like others, to be extremely competitive. Regardless of what our record is, we will play hard, we will play together, and we will put a product on the floor that will make the DVC community proud."


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Internet Engineering Task Force
<networking, standard, body> (IETF) The IETF is a large, open international community of network designers, operators, vendors and researchers whose purpose is to coordinate the operation, management and evolution of the Internet and to resolve short- and mid-range protocol and architectural issues. It is a major source of proposals for protocol standards which are submitted to the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) for final approval. The IETF meets three times a year and extensive minutes are included in the IETF Proceedings.
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What Is An Enduro?
To answer the question, "What is an Enduro?" I enlisted the help of Josh Rhea and Alex Deckard, two local rippers who will be racing this weekend. While Josh has participated in Enduro races before, the Bell Wasatch Enduro will be Alex's first. Chances are you've never heard of an Enduro mountain bike race. But [...]Read more


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by Chris Johnson (@ChrisDJohnsonn) As Northwestern University president Morton Schapiro strolled toward the Welsh-Ryan Arena exit doors, decked in a Wildcats purple v-neck sweater, his wife wearing...
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by Kevin Trahan (@k_trahan) Northwestern released it's 2012-2013 non-conference basketball schedule this afternoon, and really, it's typical of the program's recent non-conference scheduling —...
As the Jackets look to take on the Terrapins in their final regular season ACC meeting, we recap some facts and stats.
Boston College and Maryland will open their ACC campaigns on Thursday night when the two sides meet for the final time in regular season conference play.
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Maryland-Wake Forest and Florida State-Clemson wraps up the first day of action at the 60th ACC Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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The 'Cheetah Hunt' roller coaster at Busch Gardens reopened this afternoon, two days after it left 15 riders stranded in a thunderstorm.
According to the park's Facebook page, the ride is "operating within its design parameter."
"Safety systems for the ride performed as designed and all guests are able to safely disembark from the ride," stated a post made this afternoon.
Fire trucks had to be called to the park to rescue the stranded passengers Wednesday. A lightning storm struck before everyone could be removed from the ride, but no one was injured.
Friday's Facebook update did not explain the cause of the apparent malfunction. A park spokesman reached by FOX 13 on Friday declined to elaborate beyond the post.
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This is the official journal of the Mathematical Optimization Society. It publishes original articles dealing with every aspect of mathematical programming: everything of direct or indirect use concerning the problem of optimizing a function of many variables, often subject to a set of constraints. This involves theoretical and computational issues as well as application studies. Mathematical Programming consists of two series: Series A publishes original research articles, expositions and surveys, and reports on computational experimentation and new or innovative practical applications as well as short communications dealing with the above. Each issue of Series B focuses on a single subject, selected to respond to the current interests of the mathematical programming community and has one or more guest-editors, who need not be members of the editorial board. An issue may be a collection of original articles, a single research monograph or a selection of papers from an appropriate conference.
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— 'Cherry-picking' bill just more sour grapes
Public schools are at it again. They are continuing to succeed and surpass expectations despite criticism and gross underfunding (more than $1 million in three years). They must be cheating.
Instead of applauding schools that have competed well and that offer outstanding academic opportunities for their students, some legislators are trying again to call "foul." These same legislators are the ones who wanted schools to compete to be the best (to "Race to the Top"). Now that some schools have been rated by the state as high-performing, A-rated schools and are considered better than others, legislators are crying "it's not fair" and want to take away a school's choice to accept or deny students.
Administrators, teachers, students and families in the community have worked hard to create quality schools that will attract students. It's not fair to tell them that now they no longer have any choice as to what kind of students come to the school. In addition, to assume that good schools will automatically ignore special needs students and embrace gifted athletes is, at best, unmerited. Can educators not be trusted to recognize what's necessary to protect children except when they are putting themselves between students and a bullet?
If this is an issue of equality, it's the kind of equality that brings everyone down. It keeps our brightest from truly achieving their best. It chains teachers' abilities to teach at higher levels. It stigmatizes those who teach the challenged students. It puts unrealistic expectations on students who struggle and leaves them hopeless and defeated, when in reality they could be very successful if they were given opportunities to succeed in areas in which they are gifted.
If there is anything that any sensible person knows, it's that children are not widgets to be boxed and packaged and spit out of an assembly line. It almost seems legislatures are actually trying to make it impossible for public schools to succeed.
Look at private schools; why are they now able to receive funding from state coffers, yet they can pick their students? How does giving tax credit to people who make more than $100,000 a year help the poor and the special needs children? How many special education students are being serviced in private schools? How many Peytons and Peles were picked by private schools? Not only do private schools get state funding and get to choose their students, they don't even have to meet the same requirements public schools must meet.
Public schools are still the "choice" most families make. If you and your children have invested in a school corporation to make it your community, fight this. Public schools are only asking for a level-playing field, some fair officials, and some good sportsmanship in the education arena — not sour grapes.
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I have lived in Prairie Township since 1966. I can't imagine 94 wind turbines in this small area.
Other people in Tipton County need to realize they will be next. These turbines will benefit only the farmers.
What hasn't been said is no one in this area will get any electricity from these wind turbines. It goes elsewhere! Our roadways will be bad. There won't be any good roads while they are working to build the giants.
There are a lot of negatives the wind companies are not telling the public. Meanwhile, our property values go down and our taxes stay the same.
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Baseball Falls to Mercer in Series Opener
MACON, Ga. – The Florida Gulf Coast University baseball team fell to Mercer in game one of the three game weekend series, 9-7, Friday night at Claude Smith Field.
The Eagles fall to 15-14 (8-5 A-Sun), while the Bears improve to 10-12 (5-5 A-Sun) on the season.
The win is also Mercer's first-ever win against FGCU as the Eagles swept the Bears in three-game set last season in the two teams' only meeting.
Craig Crumbly (Winter Haven, Fla.) received the loss. Crumbly threw 1.2 innings of relief, allowed four runs on four hits. The Bears Blake Mainor earned his third win of the season.
The Eagles took an early lead, scoring one in the first on a home run to left field by Josh Upchurch (Cape Coral, Fla.).
The Bears answered in the bottom of the second with one run to tie the game at one.
The Eagles would take the lead again in the third with two runs. Josh Chester (Weston, Fla.) leadoff the third with a double down the right field line. After a sacrifice bunt, Upchurch sent a single through the right side to score Chester. With two out in the inning, Zach Maxfield (North Port, Fla.) drove in Upchurch to increase the Eagles lead to 3-1.
The Bears plated another run in the bottom of the fifth, on three straight singles.
The Eagles added another run in the fifth after Upchurch leadoff the inning with a single and was later brought home on an RBI fielder's choice by Maxfield.
The Bears scored two in the bottom of the sixth to even the score at four.
The Eagles took the lead for the third time in the seventh, Tim Roberson (West Palm Beach, Fla.) hit a one-out solo home run followed by a single up the middle by Maxfield. With two outs and two Eagles on base, Brad Roberts (Tampa, Fla.) singled to left field to score Maxfield.
The Bears stole the lead again in the seventh with three runs, courtesy of an Eagle error.
The Eagles would even the score with another run in the eighth to bring the score to 7-7. Upchurch reached for his fourth time of the game to lead off the inning. Roberson drove in Upchurch with a single through the right side.
With the score tied at seven, two outs, and one runner on base, Michael Langley homered to left field to give the Bears the 9-7 lead after eight innings of play.
The Eagles would strand one runner in ninth, and fall to Mercer for the first time.
Upchurch went 3-for-4 with four runs scored, one home run and two RBI, Roberson also hit a home run and finished 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored, Maxfield combined for a 2-for-5 night with two RBI and a run scored, and Josh Chester went 2-for-5 with a run scored.
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The first band concert of the season kicked off Thursday night at . Normally held on Tuesday evenings, it was changed due to rain. Headlining the first concert was Jerry Seeco and the Milford Jazz Machine, presented by the and sponsored by UniBank. The band is comprised of many notable musicians from Berklee and the greater Milford region.
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By Robert Carter
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— It's Friday and we still have football…
Weather: Frosty morn. There's likely some frost on your windshield this morning, but the day will warm up as the sun comes out, with highs around 60. Lows tonight will go down to the upper 30s. The weekend will also be sunny and a shade warmer, with highs in the middle 60s and lows in the lower 40s.
BP settles. The British oil giant has agreed to plead guilty to 14 criminal charges and pay a fine of $4.5 billion for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Two supervisors on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig will also be charged with 23 counts of manslaughter, and a BP executive will also be charged with lying to Congress. The fine does not affect other penalties and judgments in upcoming civil cases.
Tragedy in veterans' parade. A freight train hit a parade float filled with veterans headed for a banquet in their honor, killing four on board and injuring 17 more. The wreck in Midland happened as the vets were being taken to a "Hunt for Heroes" event at a nearby arena the kickoff event for an all-expense-paid deer hunt for the veterans this weekend. Police said warning flashers and gates were working at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing.
One last plate of stuffed shells. Lovoy's Restaurant, a beloved institution in Homewood for six decades, will close its doors today. The Italian restaurant moved from Green Springs Highway to the SoHo development in downtown Homewood two years ago, but co-owner Zac Lovoy decided on Monday that this would be the last week. The restaurant was best known for its stuffed pasta shells and baked oysters.
Sports: Fultondale faces Fyffe. It's the second round of the AHSAA football playoffs, and the Wildcats come home after a win over seventh-ranked Lanett last week. This week the opponent is unbeaten Fyffe, who is ranked second. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.… Basketball: New Gardendale girls' coach Amy Barnett won her debut game in Thursday night's season opener, as Chelsey Deloney scored 22 points to lead the Rockets past Oak Mountain 49-40. Meanwhile, the boys' team lost its grip on a lead of as many as 11 points, and missed a possible game-winning shot at the buzzer as the Eagles won 47-46. Juan Jackson came off the bench to score 22 points, and was 5-for-8 from behind the 3-point line.


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SILVIA LAGNADO has been named both the company's Chief Marketing Officer and President of Bacardi Global Brands. Lagnado replaces Stella David, who left Bacardi last August to become Chief Executive of William Grant & Sons. Lagnado will join Bacardi by September 1 and will be based in the Bacardi Global Brands headquarters in London. Prior to joining, she was with Unilever where she served as the Executive Vice President for savory products. [...] Read More »
BOB MacNEVIN has been appointed Vice President, National Sales Manager-Spirits. In this position, MacNevin will develop and lead a dedicated national spirits sales team, driving growth in the distribution, brand visibility and volume of Palm Bay's spirits portfolio. He will work closely with wholesalers, broker networks and Palm Bay sales personnel to leverage the company's strong relationships with distributor and trade partners, as well as its portfolio including Aperol, Skinnygirl Margarita, Frapin Cognac, and other [...] Read More »
KELLY DOSS has been appointed to the newly created position of Maker's Mark Vice President-Global Marketing. Doss joined the company in 2OO2 and has held a number of brand marketing positions with increasing responsibility. For the past two years, she has served as Senior Director-US Bourbon and Whiskeys. [...] Read More »
JOHN AGUIRRE has been appointed President for the organization. In this role, Aguirre will lead the association in serving as an advocate for California's winegrape growers, whose crops contribute more than $2 billion annually to the state's economy. Aguirre will also oversee the association's membership, legislative, regulatory and marketing activities. [...] Read More »


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Lifetime Achievement Award Will Go to Actor Danny Glover
NORFOLK - "Reel Politics" is the theme of the second annual Old Dominion University / City of Norfolk (ONFilm) Festival, coming to the ODU campus and city venues March 29 through April 5.
The festival offers a full week of free daily screenings and social events, along with panels, lectures and discussion with directors, actors and Virginia political leaders. It will conclude with the presentation of the ONFilm Festival Lifetime Achievement Award to actor, director, producer and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Danny Glover.
Each day of the festival will feature the screening of films that fall into a particular category, from Cold War politics to the politics of gender, with nationally recognized actors, directors, producers and scholars engaging in discussion with audience members. For tickets and complete information about the 2008 ONFilm Festival, visit www.odu.edu/ONFilmFest.
Festival Highlights
State Sen. John Miller will join panelists Bert Schmidt of WHRO, Tom Robotham of Port Folio Weekly and Fred Schecker of Hampton Roads.com to kick things off Tuesday, March 25, with a pre-festival discussion of "Film/Media, Power and Change: Film and Video's Role in Enabling an Engaged Citizenry." ODU's Jeff Jones will serve as moderator.
Acclaimed actress and youth advocate Mia Farrow, who will be on campus Thursday evening, March 27, to give a President's Lecture Series address on Darfur, is scheduled to take part in a pre-festival event for donors and sponsors.
Honoring Mayor Fraim, Mr. Randy Wright and all members of the Norfolk City Council, Saturday, March 29, the 2008 ONFilmFest opens with a screening of "All the President's Men." Actor Robert Walden, who played Donald Segretti, will be on hand to discuss the film with audience members.
Former congressman G. William Whitehurst, ODU's Kaufman Lecturer in Public Affairs, will host a screening of the Jimmy Stewart film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" on Monday, March 31, at the first ONFilm Classics Night.
ODU students will have an opportunity to speak their political peace and register to vote at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, as part of the first "Open Mic Patriot's Protest." Paul Shugrue, the host of "Out of the Box" on WHRV-FM, will provide music for the event, which will take place on the steps of Webb Center.
The three winning films of the second annual Stephen E. Konikoff Student Filmmakers Award contest will be screened following award presentations on Friday, April 4.
LUNAFEST, a national traveling festival featuring short films for, by and about women that raises money for the Breast Cancer Fund and local nonprofit organizations, will present films on Friday evening, April 4.
In cooperation with the Hampton Roads Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance, Hampton Roads chapter, the ONFilm Festival will stage its second annual Career Day Expo on Saturday, April 5. Among the day's events will be a panel discussion on "Film Making in Hampton Roads" that includes W. Jeffery Frizzell, commissioner, Hampton Roads Film Office, and producer/executive producer, 1944 Films; actor Keith Flippen, Virginia Production Alliance Hampton Roads chair and Virginia Actors Forum Hampton Roads chair; Mike Sinclair, president, producer and executive producer, M-2 Pictures; Scott Hansen, president/producer, Scott Hansen Productions; screenwriter/producer David O'Donnell, director of development for New Dominion Pictures; Rob Stephens, president/producer, Legacy Productions, and screenwriter/director, Eleven 22 Productions; and actress Felicia Dames, producer, Dames Media Group.
Danny Glover will accept the festival's Lifetime Achievement Award from WTKR's Barbara Ciara during the closing gala at the Granby Theater on Saturday, April 5. Dance at the ONFILM GALA to music of the Rhythm Kings; celebrate the ONFILMFEST with the actors, directors and Film Fest cast! Hors d'ouvres and cash bar. Private Sponsor/Donor reception from 7-8pm.
For tickets and more information about the 2008 ONFilmFest, visit www.odu.edu/ONFilmFest or call 683-5305.
This article was posted on: March 10, 2008
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