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Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show at Welk Resort Theatre
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Grease: Pink Ladies and T-Birds Rock the Hit '50s Musical
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An all-American favorite, Grease follows the '50s romance of innocent ingenue Sandy and bad-boy greaser Danny Zuko in their senior year at Rydell High. Danny believes their hot summer fling is over ... until Sandy unexpectedly enrolls at Rydell. The hit 1978 movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John quickly became a musical phenomenon with catchy sing-along tunes like "Summer Nights," "Beauty School Dropout," "We Go Together" and "Greased Lightning," and this family friendly live version remains a perennial favorite. Join Sandy, Danny, Rizzo, Kenickie and the rest of the gang, and discover why Grease is most definitely the word this summer. Learn More
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The weather was perfect and a little windy. I wore three quarter nice pants..Grease dress • May 19 2014 star this tip starred
Although there is a well priced buffet available take a little more time and enjoy the numerous equally well priced menu in the dining room. It really sets the mood.Grease dining • May 19 2014 star this tip starred
Reviews & Ratings
Featured review from Sally
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I thought that the show was excellent although I would have liked it to be little longer.
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The show was good. It does need some work. Someone should sit down with Vicki and tell her what she can do to make it a first rate show. 1. She needs to work on her singing. It needs a lot of work! The last song she sang at the end of the show was...continued
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I expected it to be funnier, as seeing the Carol Burnett show was. The jokes were old and the singing was not so great. I liked the mama part, but it was short. I know Vicki could do a great show if the material was new and funnier, and maybe...continued
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I just read the other review. Yes, it's true that some of the jokes were
old and her singing does need some help (or just not sing) - but
overall she was so full of energy, was delightful and fun - that the other just doesn't seem that important.
Quotes & Highlights
Watch "Mama" call out homeless guy Ted Williams on AOL Video.
Emmy Award-winning comedian Vicki Lawrence is one of the most beloved television personalities of her generation. Plucked out of total obscurity as a high school senior, Vicki went on to become part of the now-legendary cast of the Carol Burnett Show. "I went to the Harvard School of Comedy in front of America," says Ms. Lawrence of her Burnett Show training.
In the seventh season, and hundreds of hilarious sketches later, at the ripe, old age of 24, Vicki created her most endearing character to date, Thelma Harper, or "Mama" as she is better known to her fans. After the Burnett Show, Vicki went on to star in Mama's Family, which consistently topped the ratings for its entire six-year run of original shows. "Mama" has attained almost a cult status among her legions of loyal television viewers, who still enjoy her in reruns twice daily throughout most of the country.


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Germany's third largest mobile operator, E-Plus, has launched NFC payments with a prepaid wallet card, joining other German telcos, which have also launched prepaid payments applications on their SIM cards.
Germany's Deutsche Telekom today launched its much-anticipated–and also much-delayed–NFC-mobile wallet, which features its own branded prepaid mobile-payments application that will anchor a promised mobile-commerce platform.
NFC Times Exclusive: As 2014 unfolds, the NFC ecosystem appears as unsettled as ever, with embedded secure chips expected to compete with NFC SIMs in several markets to store applications, and Google throwing its weight behind an alternative that could eventually enable service providers to avoid secure elements altogether.
Telefónica (O2) Germany has announced it will launch its NFC-enabled O2 Wallet in mid-February, beginning as a "friendly user test" on two Android smartphones that will enable users to tap to make purchases with the telco's own payments service, mpass.
Telefónica Germany has announced it is moving forward with its planned expansion of the telco-owned e-commerce payment scheme mpass to the physical point of sale, but has apparently dropped plans to introduce its own brand.
Deutsche Telekom intends to make its move into the payments market at the physical point of sale in direct competition with banks, with an NFC payments commercial launch planned in Poland this year, before later expanding to Germany and other European countries.
MasterCard Worldwide and Germany-based Deutsche Telekom group have signed a partnership agreement that will help the telco launch a prepaid PayPass application for its planned NFC mobile wallet, NFC Times has learned.
A decision by the European Commission to launch an in-depth investigation into the proposed NFC m-commerce joint venture by the United Kingdom's three largest mobile operators could create delays in NFC rollouts in the UK and problems in other European countries, where telcos are planning similar joint ventures.
A limited number of Landesbank Berlin and Visa Europe employees in Berlin and Frankfurt, respectively, Read more »
Israel-based On Track Innovations reported new orders for its NFC and contactless readers in North America, along with the first shipments of its NFC-enabled Wave attachment, driving higher revenue, though the vendor's quarterly losses continued.
U.S.-based Identiv reported higher revenue and narrowed losses for the second quarter, predicting a breakeven or positive result by the end of the year, as the company's restructuring program draws to a close.
France-based Inside Secure reported a 9% drop in revenue in the first half, which it blamed on the end of shipments of NFC chips to BlackBerry and lower sales of "legacy" EMV chips to Europe.
NFC Times Exclusive: Westpac New Zealand's product chief told NFC Times he believes host-card emulation will reduce costs and increase flexibility, while ensuring the bank can use its own branded wallet.
NFC Times Exclusive: With interest in host-card emulation continuing to grow and SIM-based NFC rollouts in need of a boost, mobile operators and their global trade association, GSMA, are pushing for significant cuts in the cost and complexity of TSMs and lowering other hurdles that have discouraged service providers from provisioning their applications on SIM cards.
U.S.-based Broadcom did not mention NFC in its recent conference call with analysts following release of its second quarter results, in which it announced cuts to its global workforce of 20% by exiting the baseband mobile processor business.
A group of former top managers in Visa's mobile program have formed a start-up that plans to use NFC and BLE to deliver coupons, rewards and other offers to consumers in stores, using the branded apps of retailers or other marketers.
Visa Inc. has released a few more details of its planned tokenization service, which it announced last week as part of its Visa Digital Solutions "suite of offerings."
Transport for London today announced it would launch acceptance for open-loop bank cards and other contactless payment on its heavily traveled London Underground and other modes of transit in September, while the UK's largest mobile operator, EE, announced customers could begin to tap their NFC phones to pay fares at the same time.
Visa Inc. announced Thursday it would launch a tokenization service in September, as part of what it calls its Visa Digital Solutions "suite of offerings."
NXP Semiconductors said sales in its emerging ID business–mainly made up of its NFC chips–increased by 22% in the second quarter, compared with the first quarter, and CEO Richard Clemmer insisted the chip maker's secure element business would continue to remain a strong contributor.
Westpac New Zealand has announced a small trial of host-card emulation-based payments, with plans to introduce the technology to customers early next year.

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Hernando County deputy shoots man after attack
SPRING HILL, Fla. - A Hernando County deputy was attacked by a man authorities said was "extremely aggressive" Wednesday night.
Deputy Ramona Fuhs shot Joseph Ryan Berrios as she responded to a suspicious person call in Spring Hill.
Deputy Fuhs made contact with Berrios near Candler Ave and Fortune Street at 11:30 p.m., according to a report from Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Officials said Berrios got aggressive and attacked Deputy Fuhs, forcing her fire.
Berrios was taken to a trauma center with non-life threatening injuries.
Neighbors said they heard a man yelling obscenities right before they noticed deputies responding to the scene.
One person ABC Action News spoke with said the yelling actually started a block over.
"I heard a man pounding on a neighbors door, I heard him cussing and whatnot so I went back inside," neighbor Dawn Hyatt said.
She looked out again and saw police lights.
Tony Rolo was trying to put himself to bed when he heard the commotion.
"We heard shouting, then I looked out the window and then two gunshots rang out, he said, "It was a female deputy standing over what looked like a younger guy."
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will review the use of deadly force and has taken over this investigation.
The incident is also under review by HCSO Internal Affairs.


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ANNNNND with the 5th pick of the NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz draft....DANTE EXUM!
But really, how good is Exum? Is he really worth the hype? What's his likely potential? And finally, does he play WITH Burke, or REPLACE Burke, or BACKUP Burke?
Mr. Exum, an analysis
I'm not going to analysis with stats on him, because well, he doesn't have any solid stats besides those U19 FIBA games. So instead, let's go with what i see. Exum, right now, is a slasher (like D.Rose) with not much of a jumpshot at all. He is VERY athletic, and has heaps and heaps of defensive potential. When you're 6'6 with a 6'9 wingspan (and he can still grow, look at Giannis Antetokounmpo), you're bound to have it anyway. He is quite skinny as well. But if there's sometime that you CAN work on, it's shooting and bulking. So Exum can definitely can improve, and can be a potential superstar.
- Fast fast fast. He is the definition of a one man fastbreak. Extremely explosive, and is also laterally quick. This means he is a pest defensively, and a steal would basically lead to a foul or score. These are good signs, especially if Coach Snyder wants to run a quick, high-tempo offense (which seems to be the case).
- Defensive Potential. His reach means he constantly pesters the opposing ball handler, and can handle his stuff in the paint (both blocking and rebounding). Basically, he can block, steal and rebound. And that's another great sign.
- Great slashing/finishing. As i said, he is like Derrick Rose. His size means he can definitely finish at the NBA Level, and would provide the drive and kick assist. We lacked finishing when we ran with Burke, so this would definitely help the Jazz.
- Age. 18 is very young, but so was Kwame Brown (just joking). Most people who come out of his institution have been successes though (patt mills, bogut, longley).
- Jumpshot. It's not terrible, but it's enough for people to sag off him. He also has a less than impressive 3 point shooting. But as i said before, if there's something you can work on in the league, it's that jumpshot.
- Size. No, i'm not talking about his reach and all that. I'm talking about how skinny he is. Even though he can score in the low post, I just don't see that happening in the NBA level (which is why i didn't write low-post offense as an upside). He needs more strength, and luckily, this is something he can work on.
- Assist. Some say he can create offense. But he really has an awful assist turnover ratio. Maybe now that he'll have better teammates he might be better. But well, sometimes he tries to do to much and turns it over...so yeah...i think passing is something to work on(1.65:1 Ast:TO ratio). He has great vision though, he just needs to work on his choices at times.
- Mystery. We all know this, he is the international man of mystery. We don't know much about him, will he be good or bad? No one really knows.
So, bust or hit?
Well he could be a bust. But really, how bad of a bust can he be? He will still be able to provide great defensive presence, even if he has no offense. And that's something. Would Aaron Gordan really have been better (as some have suggested)? No. It's the same deal, he could end up busting and just be a defensive presence. It's just that Dante could have more potential. A lot more potential.
Burke or Exum?
Ok, since i do live in Australia, i could be bias here. But i do think that Exum should take over Burke as the starting PG, not start as a 2. Burks is a natural 2, and i think Exum-Burks would be a much better pairing. Exum most probably has a higher ceiling, and has a better NBA body. So i think once Exum adjust to the NBA Level, i think Burke should be a bench player. I think Burke can be a terrific bench option, but i'm not so sure about Exum, since Burke is more instant offense than Exum. The fact that Exum will most probably be better defensively and on the fast break would also seem to fit into Coach Snyder's system better, so well, yes, I would take Exum instead of Burke.
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Good Late Afternoon or Early Evening! Jan, the centerpieces sounded beautiful! Lilacs are my favorite flower. I cannot have frest flowers anymore
in our home because of my DD and my asthma. However,
I still love flowers. Yesterday we went to a wedding. The bride was beautiful. Her dress was just right for her--simple but elquent (spelled wrong). It was a nice wedding. They had said it was going to be a cake reception but even though they did not have a sit down meal they had other food. There had fruit, olives, cheeses, crackers, sliced meat and fresh veggies. So no one went hungry. We had a great time. My DH, DD and I went.
The girl who my DD was her maid-of-honor came and sat with us. Her husband went to a baseball game. He did ask her if she wanted him to go but he is a real baseball fan and she knew the game was important to him and that the wedding of our friend was important to her. He would have come to the wedding if she really wanted him to and would not be upset about it. Anyway, the wedding was really nice and we saw people we have not seen in a while. It was held at the church which has the school DD and I used to work at. I found out that the lady they kept
teaching instead of me quit. The funny thing I thought it would have bothered me but I am glad I am not teaching any more. I loved and still love the children but at 61 years of age I think I can do other things than teach two year olds. Then after the wedding my daughter's friend (she is "our second
daughter"--they have known each other for 21 years) came over our house and visited. Then we all went out for supper. We had a great time. However, today I slept late and missed church. DD went to church but we over slept! So today was kind of a lazy day but I think both DH and I needed that. Well, everyone, please have a GREAT REST OF SUNDAY!
When I write that date and realize we are in the last week of April I am amazed. Where did it go?!
Yesterday afternoon DH & I went down to the church with another couple to set up for a potluck today. DH climbed on the ladder and cut scads of lilacs which we put in bud vases and larger vases on each of the tables (yellow or lilac or purple table covers). Then we went in early this morning to arrange put the flowers in the vases and turn on the warming ovens, etc. It was right after the morning service and looked like everyone had a good time visiting at their tables. I gave away the lilacs and only had empty dishes to bring home. I brought a large salad of various lettuces, tomatoes and cucumber and some turkey wraps. It was so nice and relaxed having plenty of helping hands.
Came home and took a nap and now I'm thinking of weeding/cleaning up the flowerbed on the short walkway from our driveway to the house.
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French Pronunciation Teacher Resources
Find French Pronunciation educational ideas and activities
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Explore rhyming in this phonemic awareness and French lesson. Listen to the poem "J'Adore la Pizza" by Karen Kransky and identify rhyming words. Compare grapheme spelling patterns with like phonemes, and sort word cards according to rhyming patterns. Finally, complete a related worksheet.
Where is France? Interest young learners in exploring France, French language, and French culture. They identify similarities and differences between French and American families, speak the French words for family members, analyze maps, and explore various websites. Get them started by learning vocabulayr words in context.
Middle schoolers review the most recent vocabulary list of French words. Using literature by Victor Hugo and Guy de Maupassant, they discover the history and culture of France. Using a map and the text, they locate the cities and regions of the country to end the lesson.
Interesting facts and historical anecdotes are peppered throughout this video, which covers the beginnings of the French Revolution of 1789. The narrator guides viewers through the timeline and events of the French Revolution with colorful, animated annotation and several relevant pictures and maps. He also makes an aside to establish the context of Europe at the time, including the influence of the Holy Roman Empire.
New Review Core French Rubrics
Use these eight rubrics to inspire and grade eight different French projects that incorporate composition and presentation, and sometimes illustration. Each rubric includes a brief description of the project and project requirements. French language learners are graded for written work and oral presentation skills on a scale from developing (not yet within expectations) to strong (exceeds expectations).
Bien sûr this is a great app! Your French language learners will want to snatch up a tablet and practice their vocabulary all the time. With nine entertaining games, the app will teach pupils necessary vocabulary and phrases in a jiffy.
Build vocabulary, fluency and confidence in your French speakers by having them participate in some of these engaging activities. Several suggestions are given, but you will have to design the actual activity yourself.
Learners discover French letter sound combinations. They read a French poem in which they discover different combinations that rhyme. They continue the rhyming pattern by adding their own lines to the poem. They read their poem to the class to practice pronunciation.
Young scholars identify rhyming words in the French language. In this French rhyming words lesson, students participate in a shared reading of the poem "J'adore la pizza" by Karen Kransky. Young scholars complete a cloze activity on the poem, break the rhyming words into syllables, and write an expansion of the poem.
Oh, no! Everyone is getting sick! Young French speakers use French expressions regarding physical health, some of which are idioms. With the use of health expressions provided in the lesson plan, pairs work together to write stories that they can also act out as skits. They include as many expressions as possible.
Students use clothing vocabulary while visiting online French clothing catalogs. They purchase articles of clothing and create a spreadsheet where they record the cost of each article purchased. Students visit a currency exchange rate website and figure the exchange rate of Euros to American dollars.
Cocorico! Wake up your pupils' French with a well-known story. The story, provided in both English and French, is designed to build fluency and help kids progress quickly in French.
Work a few of these activities into your unit on jobs and professions for beginning French speakers. This teacher's guide focuses on feminine and masculine word endings, and introduces the teacher to different opportunities for oral practice. Example dialogues are included.
Here's the teacher guide to a unit on family and family vocabulary. Sift through the ideas (a pre-test, lesson activity, and closing activity are all included), and include them in your own unit. Since visual connections are a great way to reach beginning language learners, definitely encourage your class to bring in family portraits, as suggested. This will help them recognize the French word(s) for each family member.
Introduce your intermediate French speakers to the future tense with this plan. The plan is broken up into teacher tasks and student tasks, making it clear and easy to understand. There are also three worksheets included, but only one focuses on the future tense. It appears some of the information comes from the Holt French 3 book.
Est-ce que ton animal grand ou petit? Pair up your beginning French speakers for a game of Pet Guess Who! Using pet advertisements from newspapers or the Internet, pairs try to guess what kind of animal their partner has. Also, use the list of pet vocabulary provided to create a PowerPoint to introduce your class to the new vocabulary terms. A grammar worksheet is also attached, but these exercises might be too advanced for a beginning class.
Students become familiar with basic French cafémenu items by viewing pictures of various foods and drinks and identifying them in French, and practice proper pronunciation by ordering foods in French, while taking turns role playing customers and café waitstaff.
Learners study color words in English, French, and Spanish. They examine the spelling and pronunciation before they practice saying them. Next, they make a matching game using art supplies. For each color word they write, they use the proper color writing implement. Finally, they play the matching game.
Students are introduced to the French language. Individually, they are given an index card in which they fill out their information and then introduce themselves to their classmates using key phrases. They also identify their family members and what types of housing they reside in. In groups, they review the numbers and the alphabet.
Young scholars study the importance of the Storyteller in ancient times as well as in modern times. They realize that this is an art essential to the development and evolution of the mind and that today more than ever we need to rely on Storytelling to fight the mental passivity resulting from the use and abuse of TV.


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Facebook tackles latest privacy slip with encryption
However, some wonder whether encrypting user IDs is enough for Facebook to save face among privacy advocates and users
Computerworld - Facebook yesterday said it will use encryption to deal with its latest privacy problem, but the question remains as to whether that move is enough for the social network to save face.
Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported that some of Facebook's most popular applications, including FarmVille and FrontierVille, have been sending users' personal information to dozens of advertising and Internet monitoring companies. The Wall Street Journal, which broke the story, noted that the issue affects tens of millions of users, even those who have set their privacy settings to the strictest levels.
It was just the latest privacy firestorm to hit Facebook, which has been besieged by such problems over in the last several months.
And now Facebook said it plans to solve the latest problem by encrypting the user IDs that are being transmitted to third-party Web sites.
"Over the past few days, we have been investigating a technical solution to the issue of sharing Facebook User IDs (UIDs)," said Mike Vernal, a Facebook engineer, in a blog post yesterday. "To address this inadvertent sharing of UIDs, we plan to start encrypting the parameters that we pass to iframe-based applications."
It would be great if Facebook took steps to keep user information from being transmitted off Facebook's site, but encryption is better than no solution at all, said Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research.
"Yes, they should stop the transmission, but they won't. They will continue to meet specific objections and fix specific problems, but the company is built on selling user information," said Gottheil. "Most [users] don't want to get down in the weeds on this stuff. They hear 'problem,' they pay some attention. They hear 'encryption,' they go back to what they were doing."
Zeus Kerravala, an analyst with the Yankee Group, questions why Facebook didn't encrypt user IDs long ago.
"The thing you have to ask yourself is why Facebook didn't do this up front," he added. "Security isn't really in the DNA of social networking today. Why did it have to take an embarrassing situation to have them do something basic like encrypt user IDs?"
Gottheil, though, did note that Facebook could gain a little traction because they tackled the latest problem so quickly. "The company has apparently learned to respond quickly to privacy concerns," he said. "When done quickly, it actually enhances their reputation, at least the first few times."
Sharon Gaudin covers the Internet and Web 2.0, emerging technologies, and desktop and laptop chips for Computerworld. Follow Sharon on Twitter at @sgaudin, or subscribe to Sharon's RSS feed . Her e-mail address is email@example.com.
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Though it does get more serious when it talks about the Jihadists flooding into Syria to fight a Holy War.
They are responding to romantic notions created by propaganda articles in the media.
Coming mainly from Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and surprisingly from Holland and West Europe.
Let them come to learn a good lesson though they won't be teaching their knowledge to anyone they will be keeping it with them with the certainty of death to befall them.


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The Newton County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Washington Street Community Center, the Salvation Army and the A.K.A. Sorority Inc. for its Annual Back to School Supply Drive.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking for any tips that will lead to the apprehension of three men believed to be involved in Newton County murder Thursday.
a look around the community and the celebrations
An alleged argument led to someone getting shot in the leg in the area of Green Acres Friday.
A new summer camp is coming that planners hope will offer a chance for fun and feelings of accomplishment for the special needs community in Rockdale County.
A surprise appreciation lunch was held for the local county extension agent, Ted Wynne, on Sunday, June 7.
State-level 2014 End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) were released Wednesday, marking improvements in most areas while simultaneously showing a large percentage of students who still lack in testing for math.
Teachers - new and veteran - school board administration and other interested parties from Newton and surrounding counties will convene at the end of the month to prepare for and learn about technology opportunities in the classroom.
Grace Budd-Spradley picked up a yellowed packet of seeds labeled "Mayflower" and turned it over in her hand.
Newton County has hired civil engineer Tom Garrett to oversee county transportation projects. The county had been without a full-time engineer since July's budget cuts.
An armed robbery of a weapon and a gaming system Monday evening led to the arrest of five people in the Oak Hill area. Police are still searching for a sixth person in connection with the incident.
Ways to cut costs: Approximately 75 people braved rainy weather Thursday night to attend a budget forum at Alcovy High School. Parents were told about the current state of the budget and given an overview of potential cuts to the 2011-2012 budget. They were also able to ask questions of school system officials. See Sunday's edition of The Covington News for the full story.
Newton County spent more than $45,000 to clean up the county's major roads during January's winter storm, one of the worst in recent history.
ATLANTA - Legislative leaders are moving redistricting operations in-house and tapping a prominent Republican lawyer to advise the effort.
Redistricting, in which new Census data is used to redraw congressional and legislative lines, had been handled through a state contract with the University of Georgia's nonpartisan Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
You can have your say and get additional information on proposed cuts to the Newton County Schools budget in a forum at 6:30 tonight at Alcovy High School, 14567 Ga. Highway 36.
You can have your say and get additional information on proposed cuts to the Newton County Schools budget in a forum at 6:30 tonight at Alcovy High School, 14567 Ga. Highway 36.
Eleven Newton football players signed college scholarships Wednesday as national signing day presented high school seniors throughout the country to officially choose the next stop of their playing career.
ATLANTA - The proposal to allow Georgia voters to decide whether they want to be able to buy alcohol on Sundays is headed to the Senate floor after breezing through a committee weighing the issue.
ATHENS, Ga. - Isaiah Crowell, a top-ranked running back from Columbus, says he is signing with Georgia, giving coach Mark Richt the final piece of his "dream team" recruiting class.
LILBURN, Ga. - Georgia's famed groundhog, Gen. Beauregard Lee, is predicting an early spring.
The groundhog did not see his shadow this morning as he braved soggy, 44-degree weather at his home at the Yellow River Game Ranch in Lilburn.
Elected officials by law cannot actively campaign in favor of the 2011 SPLOST list, but they've appointed a SPLOST committee of community leaders to carry the banner of support.
The Board of Commissioners received an update Tuesday on their participation in a state pilot program that gives Newton County residents and farmers ways to protect their agricultural land.
A 65-year-old Covington man died of injuries sustained when he was stuck while riding his motorcycle Thursday evening.
Early voting for the 2011 SPLOST election began today and will run through March 11.
ATLANTA - Authorities say a Georgia Department of Transportation "HERO" operator has been killed while helping a motorist on Interstate 85 south of downtown Atlanta.
Authorities say the crash happened late Monday morning near the Metropolitan Parkway exit. The Georgia State Patrol says the operator had stopped in an emergency lane on I-85 and was outside the vehicle. Authorities say a truck pulling a trailer struck the HERO truck, which then collided with the operator. All the southbound lanes of I-85 were closed for a time after the wreck.


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Dr. Jerome B. Schutzman, MD
Cardiovascular Disease, St Elizabeth Physician Heart & Vascular Group
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Dr. Jerome B. Schutzman has been practicing medicine for 26 years. Dr. Schutzman graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1988. He practices medicine in Edgewood, KY and 1 other location and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Schutzman is affiliated with St Elizabeth Healthcare Florence, Saint Elizabeth Healthcare and St Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood.
Gender: Male
Years in Practice: 26 Years
Languages Spoken: English
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Graduation Date: 1988
Hospital Affiliations: St Elizabeth Healthcare Florence, Saint Elizabeth Healthcare, St Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood
Specialties: Cardiovascular Disease
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Mike Larry x Celebrity – BulletProof (Video)
Philly heavy spitters Mike Larry and Celebrity link up for this new video for their "Bulletproof" freestyle over Rick Ross' single "Rich is Gangsta". Take a trip to Philly with Mike Larry and CelebrityRead More »
Booch – 0 to 100 (Freestyle)
Philly hip-hop artist Booch has added his bars to Drake's latest single "0 to 100″. Take a moment and check out Booch's new freestyle "0 to 100″ below. Big Ups to DJ Chopps.  Read More »
Philly Support Philly Cypher (Ep. 1) Ft. Tev Geez, Lil Benji, Deek, Zero, Trizzy Mack & Reese Rel
Film Mob's own Amir Rogers put together his own Philly Support Philly cypher featuring some new faces from Philly's rap scene. In episode one we have Tev Geez, Lil Benji, Deek, Zero, Trizzy Mack,Read More »
S.A.M – Wanna Roll (Video)
Swift Attraction's own S.A.M have together for this new summertime banger. Take a moment and check out S.A.M's new visual for their track "Wanna Roll" above. Look out for more from S.A.M onRead More »
Dark Lo – Elevator Piss
OBH hip-hop artist Dark Lo is back with another summer banger. As Dark Lo continues to heat up the streets of Philly, check out his new single "Elevator Piss" above. Stay tuned to HHS1987Read More »
Chase Allen – I Won (Freestyle)
Philly's own Chase Allen continues in the tradition of releasing dope freestyles every Monday to further promote his "D.A.R.K." project. Today's #MonkeyFoodMonday is a take on Future and Kanye West's "I Won". Follow @iamchaseallen and purchase "D.A.R.K" NOW AVAILABLE oniTunes and GooglePlayRead More »
Meek Mill – 0 to 100 Freestyle
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Sunrise at Hyde Park performances coming up!June 17, 2014 at 7:16 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Some nice press about the show…
* Tom Wilson Weinberg Brings His "Sunrise at Hyde Park," Love Story of Eleanor Roosevelt & Lorena Hickok, to Cherry Grove
* Center to stage new Weinberg musical, Philadelphia Gay News
* 6 Gay Things to do in Philadelphia, G Philly
Musical based on ELEANOR & HICK, words & music Tom Wilson Weinberg, designed by Kevin Broad
EZRA BERKLEY NEPON as Lorena Hickok
HEIDI HAYES as Eleanor Roosevelt
ANDREW CROWLEY as Ray Corry
July 23rd, 24th, 25th at 8 PM
1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia
Facebook Event Here
Saturday, August 2, 2014, 8:30 PM
Presented by ARTS PROJECT CHERRY GROVE
Cherry Grove, Fire Island
1932: Lorena Hickok, a hot-shot reporter for the Associated Press, is assigned to interview Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of New York State Governor and Presidential candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt. Hickok wants to be covering crime, corruption and war. The shy, reluctant Eleanor wants to be left alone. This awkward interview changes the lives of both women.
1962: Ray Corry, an ambitious young curator at the Roosevelt Museum in Hyde Park, pressures the ill and aged Hick to donate her 30 years of letters, the intimate correspondence of two remarkable women. Corry is shaken by the content he discovers – the passion and complexity of the Eleanor/Hick relationship and the impact the letters have on his own life.
Based on ELEANOR & HICK, words & music by Tom Wilson Weinberg, book by Peggy Stafford, original direction by Darren Katz.
Conversation with Jennifer Miller in Movement Research Performance JournalMay 13, 2014 at 1:01 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
This past winter I had a great time interviewing Jennifer Miller for her featured artist section in Movement Research Performance Journal (#44). Other pieces in this section include:
- CIRCUS AMOK: "THE MOST UNTIRING AND GAYEST" by Ira Livingston
- JENNIFER MILLER'S ZENOBIA by Rachel Mattson
- FROM FLOURISH TO FLIP: DANCING WITH MILLER IN AMOK AND BEYOND by Jennifer Monson
- GOING FOR THE JUGGLER by John Bowe
- SIDESHOW USA: BEARDED LADY & REVOLUTIONARY by Rachel Adams
Details up at http://www.movementresearch.org/performance_journal/currentissue/
Performance at Opentoe PeepshowMay 3, 2014 at 2:34 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Heels on Wheels presents… Opentoe Peepshow #16, Sun May 4, 2014!
The Opentoe Peepshow is a monthly salon that reveals new work by queer artists the first Sunday of every month.
Sunday May 4, doors 7:00p, show 7:30p @ Branded Saloon, 603 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Featuring: Dandy Vagabonds [Baltimore], Ezra Berkley Nepon & Tom Wilson Weinberg [Philly], Dakota Russell, Ky'iera Campbell, & a video by LGBTQ students from Tribeca Film Institute!
I'll be singing (with Tom Wilson Weinberg) selections to live piano accompianment from Sunrise at Hyde Park, Tom's musical about Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok, Based on ELEANOR & HICK, words & music Tom Wilson Weinberg, book Peggy Stafford, original direction Darren Katz.
New Report from The Lafayette PracticeApril 24, 2014 at 2:30 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
The Lafayette Practice is pleased to announce our new publication: Who Decides: How Participatory Grantmaking Benefits Donors, Communities and Movements.
TLP conducted research and interviews to analyze and compare the practices of eight premiere international Participatory Grantmaking Funds (PGF). TLP examined existing data regarding the qualitative aspects of the funds and their grantees, including functions, roles, and budgets.
Participatory Grantmaking emerges from a practice of grassroots activism, with assumed belief that decision-making participation of people impacted by the fund's programs will guarantee that grants are allocated to those most deserving. Participatory Grantmaking models have proliferated over the past several decades. Yet there has been little research or documentation to analyze the assumptions and outcomes of the methodology.
A Radical Ethics of CrowdfundingMarch 26, 2014 at 12:27 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
The March-April 2014 issue of Grassroots Fundraising Journal includes my interview with Annie Danger, "Emily Post-Capitalism and the Revolutionary Etiquette of Crowdfunding." I highly recommend subscribing to this journal – it is consistently super helpful and engaging with details, theory, and advice about raising money for social change. You can read the article here with an added document, a proposed ethics of crowdfunding, that she and I put together. As Annie explains: We are hoping it can start good conversation about how to engage critically with this now-permanent aspect of our lives under capitalism. Thoughts? Questions? Amendments? We don't claim to have the answers, but sure do have a lot of ideas and questions.
Lafayette ProjectMarch 12, 2014 at 12:42 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
In recent months I've been working with The Lafayette Practice, a consulting group initiated by my good friend Matty Hart. The Lafayette Practice is a consortium of international professionals spanning 50 years of deeply engaged experience solving the complex problems that foundations and nonprofit organizations encounter. Our first project together was creation of a report for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHO) organization, titled "Potential, Strategy, and Impact: A Report on IDAHO's Opportunities at a Critical Juncture." The goal of this project was to develop a broad fundraising strategy for IDAHO, with a recommended implementation plan, addressing structural changes necessary for fundraising success in the US and beyond. Looking at short-term and long-term fundraising opportunities, identify funding trends, and reviewing potential legal structures, The Lafayette Practice (TLP) offered a series of recommendations that will contribute to the organization's financial and organizational sustainability.
Currently, we are nearing completion of an exciting project: research and interviews to analyze and compare the practices of eight premiere international Participatory Grantmaking Funds.
Participatory Grantmaking – also referred to as Peer Review Grantmaking, Community Funding, or Activist Funding – emerges from a practice of grassroots activism, with assumed belief that participation by people impacted by the fund's programs will guarantee that grants are allocated to those most deserving. Participatory Grantmaking models have proliferated over the past several decades. Yet there has been little research or documentation to analyze the assumptions and outcomes of the methodology. Stay tuned for more info on this research!
SLAM HerstoryDecember 27, 2013 at 4:07 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
I have been doing some transcription work over the past year for my pal Suzy Subways and the SLAM Herstory Project – it's super inspiring about the power of oral history and people's history. Can't wait till the book version comes out – these interviews are so awesome.
Jenny Romaine receives Dreaming in Yiddish AwardDecember 15, 2013 at 9:03 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
For anyone that would like to read the text of the introduction, here it is- click to read!
I'm honored to introduce Jenny Romaine at this upcoming award event! I wrote about Jenny for my MA Thesis, "Unleashing Power in Yiddishland and Faerieland: Spectacular Theatrical Strategies for Resistance and Resilience," which can be accessed here.
Dreaming In Yiddish An evening honoring Jenny Romaine and the legacy of Adrienne Cooper
On Saturday, December 21st at 8pm we will gather together in love to remember and celebrate the amazin
g legacy left to us by singer/songwriter and star of Yiddish music, Adrienne Cooper. The event will also celebrate the newly established Adrienne Cooper Fund Award and its first honoree, the brilliant dreamer and vision-maker, Jenny Romaine.
The illustrious line up for 2013 Dreaming in Yiddish: An Evening honoring Jenny Romaine and the legacy of Adrienne Cooper includes these luminaries of the world of Yiddish and other music: Lorin Sklamberg, Ethel Raim, Joanne Borts, Susan Leviton, Psoy Korolenko, Josh Dolgin, Benjy Fox-Rosen, Eleanore Reissa, Michael Alpert, Sarah Gordon, Frank London, Michael Winograd, Joel Rubin, Avi Fox-Rosen, Marilyn Lerner, Cookie Seigelstein, Alicia Svigals, Dan Blacksberg, Mark Rubin, Aaron Alexander, Patrick Farrell, Lauren Brody, and more…. Continue Reading Jenny Romaine receives Dreaming in Yiddish Award…
Queer Dreams//Nonprofit Blues: Save the Date!August 18, 2013 at 5:54 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
I'm speaking on a panel at this upcoming conference:
Queer Dreams and Nonprofit Blues: Dilemmas of the Nonprofit Tradition in LGBT Politics
October 4-5, 2013
Jerome Greene Hall, Columbia Law School
Panel Description: Funding the Unpopular: Innovative Models of Funding Social Justice
Funding work that is with populations not in the mainstream or that are marginalized and stigmatized in multiple ways remains a challenge. Activists and organizers have to use creative strategies to address this dynamic. What innovative approaches to fundraising have been attempted by groups working with such populations? Do online and grassroots fundraising strategies offer hope to LGBT movement organizations?
Moderator: Dean Spade, Columbia Law School.
Presenters: Andre Banks, ALL OUT; Ezra Berkley Nepon, Writer and Fundraising Consultant; Andrea Ritchie, Streetwise & Safe; Shira Hassan, Consultant and former director, Young Women's Empowerment Project.
Updating to add link to audio and video of the many panels
My MA Thesis!June 24, 2013 at 8:58 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment
My MA thesis is complete! Fancy title: "Unleashing Power in Yiddishland and Faerieland: Spectacular Theatrical Strategies for Resistance and Resilience." Want to read it? Here's a link to the PDF that's password-protected – let me know if you'd like to access it. (ezra dot nepon at gmail)
Here's the abstract:
This research identifies transformative theatrical strategies in the work of two contemporary radical theater artists: a troupe of queer satirists from rural Tennessee called The Eggplant Faerie Players, and New Yiddish Theater-maker Jenny Romaine of New York City. Through oral history interviews, archival research, observer-participation, and in the context of their shared era, this study identifies and explores strategies that are common to both artists: Rehearsing Resistance, Re-Mixing History, and Dazzle Camouflage. Referencing Gloria Anzaldúa's theory of "borderlands," this work uses Yiddishland and Faerieland as frameworks that acknowledge the material and metaphorical spaces that are conjured through folk arts and culture. This thesis contributes creative new stories, ideas, insights, and critical analysis. It will benefit a wide community of historians, theater artists, culture-makers, and social justice activists who work to build resilience and resistance, toward personal and social transformation.
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from Pop-Up Business Cards to Self-Drawing Machines
By: Bianca Bartz - Published: Sep 21, 2009 Updated: Apr 15 2011
People have been capturing portraits since the earliest days of man, but the evolution of the self-portrait has come along way since prehistoric cave paintings based on reflections in water. This cluster examines some of the most unique self-portraits we've featured on Trend Hunter, ranging from self-kiss portraits to pop-up business cards.
Implications - Self portraiture is the ultimate when it comes to the concept of individualization. Customers are constantly exploring their inner selves and businesses that aid them in this quest or allow them to identify with their brand as a part of their desired culture will do well in the marketplace. The pursuit of the individual will lead to many more personalized products in the future.


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A 1952 Ford Fairlane escaped largely intact from a fire that damaged a garage in San Bernardino, an official said.
The blaze was reported at 10:20 a.m. Monday, March 31, at a home in the 5300 block of North Wall Avenue and within 5 minutes firefighters were on the scene, said San Bernardino city fire department Engineer Engineer Marco Tello.
Crew members used a rotary saw to break into the detached garage, Tello said.
"Once they did that, they were able to knock down the fire," he said.
The classic car was damaged, but the owner was able to drive it out. The only other vehicle inside, a Jeep, was destroyed, Tello said.
Damage was estimated to be worth $100,000 with $150,000 saved because the fire did not damage the nearby house or the extra living area built above the garage, Tello said.
This story is developing. For updates, check back on this page or follow the author on Twitter @PeterSurowski and like him on Facebook.


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Snack Attack! The Must-Try Dip to Pair with Pretzels
Written on April 25, 2014 at 5:16 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
Pretzels are the perfect snack—a little salty with a whole lot of crunch. (No wonder so many distance races offer them at the finish line shoot!) Alone they're great, but topped with something? All the better. Put a twist on the classic munchie with this savory recipe. I mean, it's National Pretzel Day tomorrow, after all. Time to celebrate! Double-dipping encouraged.
Ricotta-Roasted Garlic Dip
1 bag Rold Gold Three Cheese Pretzel Thins
6 bulbs whole garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 pints ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a serrated knife, cut the top ¼ of each head of garlic off, exposing the tops of the cloves inside. Place the garlic heads on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil over each one. Wrap in foil and place in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Squeeze roasted garlic out of each head and place in a mixing bowl. Add the ricotta, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe and photo courtesy of Rold Gold Pretzel Thins
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Free Yoga! Wanderlust Yoga in the City Summer Series Is Back
Written on April 24, 2014 at 9:14 am , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
Planning your summer but strapped for cash? Wanderlust's Yoga in the City (YITC) series is back and we couldn't be more excited! Like previous years, the fast-growing evolutionary brand is offering free, all-day events with renowned yoga instructors and live music from local DJs. Plus you can snag some goodies from Kashi, LUVO, Spiritual Gangster and more. See? Being a free spirit really pays off.
"While our festivals are incomparable getaways, Yoga in the City celebrates what is local," says Wanderlust co-founder Jeff Krasno. "It brings together the best local teachers, musicians and craft vendors in some of our nation's most beautiful city parks. The events pull together the local yoga and mindful community around a great day of fun and practice." So what are you waiting for? Grab your mat and get ready to find your zen. Here's when and where you can join the movement:
May 10: Los Angeles, CA – Santa Monica Pier
May 17: San Francisco, CA – Marina Green
May 31: Chicago, IL – Butler Field in Grant Park
June 7: Philadelphia, PA – The Piazza at Schmidt's
For more information and to sign up, check out Wanderlust's site to learn more.
Photo courtesy of Vincent Tran
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Five Ways to Go Green—And Get It—For Earth Day
Written on April 22, 2014 at 9:44 am , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
Let's face it, green is the way to go. Conserving natural resources and living an eco-friendly lifestyle is something we can all get behind. I'm not saying you have to commit to composting or using biodegradable underwear (unless that's totally your thing!) It could be just a few simple changes. Since the earth is getting a little extra love this month, here are just a few ways for you to go the extra mile:
Swap those water filters: Soma's uber-chic, shatter-resistant glass carafe is made from entirely biodegradable materials and operates on an all-the-rage subscription-based service, so new filters get delivered right to your door every two months. Translation: you've basically run out of excuses for forgetting to change the filter. Not to mention you'll feel awesome every time you do, because a portion of the sale of every filter goes to Charity:Water and brings clean drinking water to people around the world. With one purchase you win in three ways: go green, give back, and stay stylish (because plastic water filters aren't exactly the prettiest at a dinner party).
Recycle old electronics: ecoATM is an automated electronic recycling kiosk where you can drop off your old phone, tablet or MP3 player and get cash back (return ranges from $1 to $300). There are 900 kiosks nationwide, so check here to find one near you, dig out the old iPhone 4 hanging out in your closet and not only will you go green, you'll get some in return. Sweet!
Change a light blub: How many eco-minded individuals does it take? Just one. Something as simple as swapping out one standard 60W incandescent light blub for an LED bulb can save you about $6 a year on electricity bills and is 75-85% more efficient. It might not seem like much, but according to Batteries Plus Bulbs, a specialty nationwide light bulb and battery retailer, the average home has approximately 60 light fixtures. Do the math, and yep, you could save up to $6,500 by the time a newborn turned 18. Hello, my-kids-are-off-to-college vacation!
Get socially savvy: Did you know that your morning glass of soy/almond/coconut milk does more than taste great in your morning smoothie or bowl of cereal? It saves 500 gallons of water per half gallon over conventional dairy milk! And better yet, Silk is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to donate $20,000 with your help. Simply get your social media on: visit silk.com/yaywater and for every video share, they'll donate $1 (up to $20,000).
Stay committed: Make a pledge to do an "act of green" at earthday.org and become part of Earth Day Network's "A Billion Acts of Green" movement.
What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day? Let us know in the comments below!
Photo by Ericka McConnell
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Ready to Run: Fuel for the Boston Marathon with Nutritionist Heather Bauer
Written on April 17, 2014 at 9:51 am , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
Springtime, sunshine and sweaty success—could there be a better combination? We just wrapped up our own 13.1 miles this past weekend with the More/FITNESS Women's Half-Marathon (thank you to everyone who came out!) and our tired legs confirm that race season has begun. That's why we turned to nutritionist Heather Bauer, R.D., founder of Bestowed.com and coach of Team Stonyfield, to ensure we're making the most of our miles. I mean, the iconic Boston Marathon is on Monday, after all. Get ready to push your pace with Bauer's top training and race-day fueling tips:
Fuel your fire: Look for snacks that have whole ingredients, no GMOs, no antibiotics and no growth hormones, suggests Bauer. "Eating clean, organic food just guarantees that your body is going to get the best possible food and power to get through that race."
Power up with protein: "Most runners know about carbs, but I think protein gets downgraded," says Bauer. That's because after a long run, the muscle-building grub aids in recovery time and makes you stronger for tomorrow's training. Check out her protein-packed recipe below.
Pick the right carbs: Carb-loading is a no-go for Bauer. Instead, she suggests taking in more modified carbohydrates to prevent that dreadful bloated and heavy feeling that comes along with gorging. "It's about picking more low-glycemic options," says Bauer. Stock up on whole-grains, fruits and veggies instead of a massive plate of pasta the night before your race.
Watch your weight: "There are people who experience between a five- and eight-pound surge of weight when they are training [for a marathon] because they overcompensate on calories due to how hungry they are," explains Bauer. Control is key, so stick to "snacks that have a clear start and end." Instead of reaching for that family-sized pack of pretzels, grab a bar with less than 180 calories or an apple with a single-serving packet of almond butter. "Being a healthy, lean weight on race day is really beneficial to getting through 26 miles," says Bauer. "Having an extra 10 pounds is like carrying a backpack!"
Photo courtesy of Stonyfield
Categories: Healthy Eating, Nutrition, The Fit Stop | Tags: best foods for runners, Boston marathon, Heather Bauer, more/fitness half-marathon, race day fuel, Recipes, running
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We Tried It: JumpLife Gym
Written on April 10, 2014 at 5:47 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
What it is: A body-rocking trampoline fitness class.
Good for: Anyone, from beginners to professional athletes. The trampolines offer a low impact workout that uses the resistance and rebound motion from the trampoline to help tone and tighten your body.
Where you go: Tribeca, New York City
How it works: JumpLife offers four different trampoline-based classes: JumpDANCE, JumpGYM, JumpFUSION and for the youngins, JumpKIDZ. You can check the schedule and sign up for classes online. Once you're there, hop on your own personal trampoline and get ready to sweat to the beat of some rocking tunes.
What you need: Form-fitting clothing, cross-training kicks and plenty of water. Avoid wearing anything too baggy or long pants—we love capris for this workout—so you don't trip on a hem or um, flash anyone mid-jump.
What it costs: First-timers score a deal at $18; after that a session costs $28. If you decide to make it a go-to, consider opting for one of their packages, available in 5, 10, 20, 30 and 50-class packs. Check out more details here.
What we think: This class was a blast from the past—seriously my inner child was out in all her glory! Before hopping (pun intended) into sweat-mode, I popped SKEnergy's Berry-flavored energy shot—which is made from green tea and green coffee beans with all natural flavors—to get the kick I needed for this early morning workout. After that, it was all smiles, even as I began to feel the burn. But before you start thinking just how high those little trampolines will get you, let me stop you. This class isn't like bounding on a massive, springy backyard trampoline; it's all about staying grounded and using your core and legs to jump down into the rebound of the trampoline verses up into the air. It's killer on your glutes and thighs and when our trainer, Terrell Pruitt, had us add in some light weights, it was a great upper body workout too.
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Get Out and Get Fit with Rails-to-Trails
Written on April 8, 2014 at 9:34 am , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
Spring has finally sprung! Well, sort of. It's still a little chilly, but the sun is out and we're definitely ready to blaze some trails. With hiking (and allergy, unfortunately) season just around the corner, Claritin is teaming up with non-profit Rails-to-Trails to raise funds for those of us looking for more outdoor areas to get—and stay—fit.
Never heard of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy? Let me fill you in: basically, they turn abandoned railways into multiuse public paths—like the famous Highline in New York City or the 238-mile-long Katy Trail in Missouri. "Our mission is to try and retrofit communities to get people to lead active lifestyles," says Keith Laughlin, president of Rails-to-Trails. When the organization launched in 1989, there was less than 250 miles of rail-trails, but today they span nearly 21,000 miles across the U.S. The ultimate aim is to have 90 percent of Americans live within three miles of a trail, Laughlin explains. With 700,000 miles of extensions and new trails currently in the pipeline, they're well on their way, and it's a goal we can totally get behind.
One celeb supporting the initiative? About a Boy star Minnie Driver. "I love the idea of communities recycling their unused rail lines," she says. "If you're living in proximity to [a rail-trail], that's a wonderful part of your community to utilize as a way of staying healthy and getting healthier." And as the face of Claritin's new "Be a Claritin Trailblazer" campaign, Driver announced the company's $50,000 donation to the conservancy last Thursday and launched a social media campaign to raise an additional $10,000.
Want to join in and help the cause? Visit Claritin's Facebook page and for every like, comment or share between now and June 1st, they'll donate an additional dollar (up to $10,000). Check out Minnie's video and let us know where you'd like to see more rail-trails pop up.
Photo of New York City's Highline courtesy of ©Iwan Baan
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3 Tasty New Takes on Kale Chips
Written on April 1, 2014 at 12:39 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
Do you ever tire of the same old snacks, day after day? I know I do. I mean, don't get me wrong, a drizzle of olive oil and dash of sea salt over crispy kale can really hit the spot (and help me skip the vending machine), but sometimes a girl's got to shake it up without packing on calories.
But first, let's clear up some confusion. Kale is the superfood of the season, or at least it was until earlier this year, when talk of its relationship to hypothyroidism had the media abuzz thanks to a New York Times opinion piece titled "Kale? Juicing? Trouble Ahead." But fear not! Kale is still king, albeit in moderation. "Only extremely high intakes of cruciferous vegetables, such as kale, may have a connection to hypothyroidism," says culinary nutritionist and author of The With or Without Meat Cookbook Jackie Newgent, RDN. "As long as you're eating kale within a balanced eating plan, there's absolutely no need to worry about thyroid issues by way of veggies." Phew! Kale is naturally rich in Vitamin C, beta-carotene, glucosinolates and flavonoids, making it an excellent pick for reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and chronic inflammation, explains Newgent. In fact, kale is so nutrient-rich she suggests eating at least two to three servings (about one cup per serving) a week, especially if you're not getting other cruciferous veggies. So go ahead, munch away!
Never made your own batch? No sweat—here's your how-to video on whipping up the classic variety. Ready to kick it up a notch? Check out the recipes below. Happy snacking!
Carrot Curry Kale Chips
Calories: 100
- 10 ounces cut kale leaves (stems and stalks removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tea bags Numi Organics Carrot Curry Savory Tea
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Wash kale leaves and air dry (for best results leaves need to be completely dry.) Combine kale, olive oil, salt, pepper and contents of tea bags in a large bowl; mix well. Evenly spread kale on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 min (or until chips are toasted).
Recipe and photo courtesy of Numi Organic Tea
Categories: Healthy Eating, The Fit Stop | Tags: healthy snacking, healthy snacks, kale chips, snacks
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fitmob: Community Fitness For Less
Written on March 28, 2014 at 5:12 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
What if there were a studio that cost less the more you exercise? That would be crazy, right? I mean, talk about motivation! Enter fitmob, a new group workout startup taking root in the San Francisco area on a mission to change the face of fitness and "re-invent" the gym. "The existing system doesn't really work," says co-founder and CEO Raj Kapoor. "There is $75 billion being spent globally every year on gym memberships and over 60 percent of people don't even use it that [much to] pay for it." With the help of P90X's Tony Horton, Kapoor and co-founder/CTO Paul Twohey developed fitmob to help people get fit, stay motivated and have fun without breaking the bank. Five thousand San Fran residents have registered so far!
So what's the skinny on this budget-friendly startup? We got the lowdown:
Sweat for Less: "The more you work out, the less you pay," explains Kapoor. Each class starts off at $15. If you go two times in one week, it drops to $10 per workout. But if you go three or more times per week, it's only $5 each. You can't beat that! Plus it's as flexible as you need it to be. "There's no up-fronts, no monthly commitment, no long contracts," says Kapoor. "You just use it when you use it."
The Workouts: Aside from the price deals, they offer various strength, cardio and yoga-fusion classes with some pretty enthusiastic names, too. Their most popular workout, "Weapon's of Ass Reduction," is an hour-long group strength class that focuses on your core and lower body strength (including your booty, of course!). Come on, who wouldn't want to attend a class with a name like that? Some other winners: "Sweat Soiree" and "Guru Gone Wild." Check them all out here.
Get Connected: "Gyms have traditionally been about expensive real estate and fancy equipment," says Kapoor. But for him, it's the social element and group dynamic that keeps people moving. "We're bringing people back into fitness!" Sign up for classes, check out instructor reviews and see who else plans to attend the class all through their site and mobile app.
Location, Location, Location: Sick of the sterile gym? fitmob's sweat sessions take place in various venues—both indoors and outdoors. "Part of the fun is that it's in a different place all the time," Kapoor shares, adding that they've held classes in parks and nightclubs (sweet!) with 10 to 25 people in attendance.
What's Up Next: Currently, fitmob offers classes in four San Francisco neighborhoods—SOMA, The Mission, The Marina and The Presidio—but they're looking to expand. "One of the hardest things in fitness is that everyone will try things but they won't continue on," explains Kapoor. "We think we've constructed an experience that's going to have better retention than most. Once we are convinced of that, then we can expand." Want fitmob to come to a neighborhood near you? Reach out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with #nextmob and a photo of where you want them to come next.
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For Love of Art and Yoga: Join the Global Lolë WHITE Tour
Written on March 26, 2014 at 3:45 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
Are you a yogi with a love of fine art and an urge to travel to some of the world's most beautiful museums? Ever have an itch to break out your mat and drop into a warrior pose in front the most powerful or inspiring statue? OK, so that notion might not be exactlywhat's gone through your head during your last gallery visit, but if the notion sounds pretty cool, then the 2014 Lolë WHITE Tour is right up your alley. Taking place in five major museums in five major cities around the world, the series will bring together yogis—beginner, advanced and everyone in between—all dressed in white to experience a session dedicated to peace and set to the soothing sounds of a local symphony orchestra.
If this sounds like your keep-calm-and-om-on moment as much as it does to us, all you have to do is grab your mat, choose your date and sign up. These are the cities the tour will stop at:
- April 12: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
- May 8: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal
- May 22: The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), New York City
- June 12: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
- July 2014: Specific date and location TBD, Edmonton, Canada
Last year's tour brought more than 10,000 yogis together and this year promises to be just as grand. "The five prestigious museums—each one selected for its unparalleled space and atmosphere—will be transformed to provide the serenity of a yoga studio while accommodating between 500 and 1000 guests, for a yoga experience unlike anything else," says Nathalie Binda, Lolë 's vice president of marketing.
Ready to sign up? Tickets are $25 each and include a signature Lolë yoga mat (score!). But hurry! Space and mats are limited, so click here to secure your spot. And if you don't have the required all-white attire, check out the new WHITE BY Lolë collection—100 percent of the proceeds go to support wellness programs that promote an active lifestyle in the communities visited by the tour.
Photo courtesy of Lolë
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Get a Hot Bod Like the Divergent Cast!
Written on March 19, 2014 at 5:28 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Jordan Clifford, editorial intern
When I scrolled through my Twitter feed last night, I noticed one common theme: Divergent. With the L.A. premiere in full swing, movie-goers were choosing their factions (take the aptitude test – I'm Candor), and I must admit, there was a serious case of #twitterenvy happening. But not to fret—the sure-to-be-a-hit film smashes into theaters tomorrow, and I've already got my tickets in hand. But before nestling into a cozy seat to stare at Shailene Woodley's rock-hard bod (Don't believe me? Watch the trailer), I had to know how she got it. So I caught up with the dystopian's fight coordinator, J.J. Perry, to hear all about how he whipped the cast into shape.
One thing's for sure: Perry certainly didn't hold anything back as he put these actors through a rigorous pre-training boot camp to assess how fight-ready they were. Theo James, who plays Four, came the most prepared. "When he showed up in Chicago, he was the kid in great shape," said Perry. "He was ready to rock." When they got down to business, Perry put each cast member through the paces—we're talking tons of cardio, some light stretching and then instructional time on proper striking, explains Perry. If you haven't read the books, let me clue you in: there's a lot of physicality, and plenty of fighting, so there's no way faking it would be an option. "We didn't have a lot of time to teach them everything, so we were very specific about how we trained them—a combination of hammer-fist striking, punch striking, elbow striking, knee work and low kicks, along with some work on throws and falls." Phew.
As for Shailene Woodley, she got a little extra pre-training in before the four-week boot camp. "I had her come to 87 Eleven Action Design, it's a facility in Inglewood, [California]" said Perry. "I put some focus mitts on her—a type of boxing glove—and had her go through some basic [fight moves to see what she could do. She was extremely flexible, but she wasn't really an athlete."
How to fix that? Homework, of course. Perry had Woodley work on her upper body strength, practicing basic exercises like sit-ups, push-ups and pull-ups; and tossing in core- and leg-work for good measure. "I told her to just train everything," said Perry. By the time boot camp rolled around, she was ready for action. "Shailene's biggest attribute was her willingness to work and her willingness to embrace the process." Clearly, it paid off.
Just in case you're inspired to hit the gym after the flick (I already know I will be), we stole some moves from Perry so you can score your own action-ready, totally Dauntless physique.
Categories: Celebrity, The Fit Stop, Workouts | Tags: celebrity workouts, Divergent, Shailene Woodley
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