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Trendy boutique hotel group Firmdale (Charlotte Street Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel) has opened its seventh outpost. The Haymarket Hotel is home to Brumus Restaurant & Bar which, unlike its siblings Oscar and Refuel, serves northern Italian food. 1 Suffolk Place, SW1. Tel: 020 7470 4000.
The Forge has taken over the Covent Garden site that was previously home to long-standing French restaurant L'Estaminet. Head chef Andy Barber was exec chef at The Bleeding Heart and his dishes include devilled lambs' kidneys and Dover sole meuniere. There's also a 500-strong wine list with over 25 available by the glass. The restaurant is a sibling to nearby Cafe du Jardin and Le Deuxieme, both popular for their reasonable prices and reliable food, so expect more of the same. 14 Garrick Street, WC2. Tel: 020 7379 1531.
Decked out with Philippe Starck chairs and glass chandeliers covered in black organza, Napket is a little more chi-chi than the average King's Road cafe. The range of fancy sandwiches, soups and salads fits in with the surrounds but, given the image-conscious location, it's surprising that the calorific house speciality is sponge cake, which comes in over 20 varieties from Nutella and espresso to pancetta and pumpkin seed. 342 Kings Road, SW3. Tel: 020 7352 9832.
Classic fish restaurant, Geales, has been refurbished and relaunched by Mark Fuller and Garry Hollihead, the pair behind Embassy. 'The public is fed up with trendy fish places where you have to pay through the nose,' Fuller tells us. 'Geales is reasonably glam, but nothing too fancy. Guests can come in and have a plate of fish and chips for £10.95 or have a glass of Champagne, oysters and lobster salad for a whole lot more.' A delivery service, Geales on Wheels, is planned for later in the year. 2 Farmer Street, W8. Tel: 020 7727 7528.
Aubaine, the French bistro and patisserie, has launched a second branch. Open from breakfast to dinner, there's an appetising array of pastries, lunchtime tartines and a bistro-style menu served in the evening. There are a few alfresco tables, and a smaller downstairs bar from 5pm. As with its sister venue on the Brompton Road, the look blends countryside charm and contemporary chic. 4 Heddon Street, W1. Tel: 020 7440 2510.
Gary Rhodes has just opened his latest offering, Rhodes W1 Restaurant. Based in Marble Arch, the 42-seat venue has been styled by renowned interior designer Kelly Hoppen, in her first restaurant project. The look consists of antique French chairs, crystal chandeliers and rich contemporary furnishings. Meanwhile, the British/French menu offers starters such as warm scallops and langoustines, mains of salt-roast squab, and cherry trifle to finish. This is Rhodes' second venture within The Cumberland Hotel, following on from the Rhodes W1 Brasserie, although it has its own separate street entrance. Great Cumberland Place, W1. Tel: 020 7479 3737.
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Over the last few games, the defensive weaknesses are obvious and the offensive inconsistencies are glaring. In general, our C's are becoming increasingly inconsistent. The "Save Us, Avery Bradley" chorus is getting louder. Looking at the splits, some interesting numbers comparing how several Celtics have played in the 12 wins versus the 11 losses.
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are over 35,000 Freemasons in Ireland of the approximate 4 million members
worldwide. The Grand Masters Lodge usually known by its initials GML
is one of the oldest Craft Lodges in the Irish Constitution and celebrated
its 250th Anniversary in 1999. With a membership of 67, GML probably ranks
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are based in Ireland. The other half are overseas members who have affiliated
over the years in fact, GML is almost more cosmopolitan than metropolitan,
with its international members spread over 15 countries in five continents!
There are 375 Lodges in all of Ireland, 280 of which are based in the North and bordering counties. The remaining 95 are based in parts of Connaught (14), Munster (19), Dublin (38) and the balance in the greater Leinster area. A Lodge has to have a minimum of 7 members and with the large numbers in Ulster that would leave a bare minimum of 2,000 members. Bearing in mind the total number of Irish Freemasons this figure of 2000 is very conservative.
Lodges are made up of the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer & Secretary, Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Inner Guard, Chaplain, Almoner, Director of Ceremonies, Steward of Charities. Other pseudo-religious terminology is:
Masonic Temple, 'The Craft', 'The Old Religion'... , Baphomet making the sign of St. John, initiation rites - Let the 'Oblations' begin...
Masonry is a parallel religion to Christianity. The New Catholic Encyclopedia states, "Freemasonry displays all the elements of religion, and as such it becomes a rival to the religion of the Gospel. It includes temples and altars, prayers, a moral code, worship, vestments, feast days, the promise of reward and punishment in the afterlife, a hierarchy, and initiative and burial rites" (vol. 6, p. 137).
I'm unaware of any Irish governmental policies on Freemasons holding any high office in the land but the following is taken from the Ministry of Defence in the UK. Whether the same principles apply to Northern Ireland is unclear.
"The following instruction sets out guidance governing the membership by members of the armed forces of societies such as freemasons: there is no intention or policy to preclude service personnel from membership of any lawful and benevolent organisation. However, involvement in organisations of a secretive nature, such as the freemasons, carries with it the risk of establishing disparate loyalties which may have a destabilising influence on the chain of command, not least by the perception of preferential treatment and undue influence. While membership of such organisations is clearly a matter for the individuals concerned, serving personnel should not encourage or promote membership amongst their colleagues, meetings should not be held on MOD premises, and use should not be made of any MOD property.
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Belarus spent $1 billion on patching foreign reserve hole
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The authorities fear another panic outburst in foreign exchange market.
Because of that they intentionally conceal from the public the amount of the loan, obtained late last year, which, according to the National Bank, was issued by the Russian state bank VTB. Also being concealed is its share, spent on supporting the country's foreign reserve, AFN reports.
Such a conclusion can be made based on the analysis of statistical data, published by the National Bank, and the cashflow of Belarus' foreign reserve, for patching the hole in which at least $1 billion was needed in December.
The National Bank was the first to announce that Belarus received a certain Russian loan already in December, as it gladly reported about the increase of the foreign reserve by $192.2 million and explained the reasons for it.
"The foreign reserve increased due to . . . receiving the first part of a loan from the Russian Federation", - the National Bank reported.
The official statement did not specify the amount of the loan. The sources of the media among the government reported of an alleged loan of $450 million.
Later on the same day, 4 January, the head of the National Bank Nadzieja Jermakova claimed that the first part of the Russian $450 million loan had come. She obviously made a mistake having mentioned the amount of the latest tranche of the Eurasian Economic Community's Anti-Crisis Fund's loan, which Belarus will get at earliest in the second half of 2014. However, no one corrected her.
Obviously, it was not the matter of the Russian interstate loan – the amendments to the Russian budget allowing for proving Belarus with $450 million of the $2 billion loan, promised by Vladimit Putin, will only be made in summer. Consequently, the money could only have been provided by a commercial bank, having provided Belarus with a bridge-loan. From the 2013 budget amendments it is clear that the creditor is the Russian state bank VTB.
Belarusian authorities skilfully hid behind the amount of $450 million, announced after Putin and Lukashenka's negotiations in December, having denied any comments on the topic. They did not have any other choice but to avoid another panic outburst in the foreign exchange market. One may only assume, which of the possible news about the loan would cause a greater panic – that VTB provided at least $1 billion for patching the hole in Belarus' foreign reserve, or that the foreign reserve shrank in December by $800 million.
Let's list foreign currency expenditures in December: $252.6 million was spent on the maintenance of the IMF loan, $53 million was spent by the Finance Ministry on the retirement of bonds held by natural persons. Belarusian enterprises and non-residents bought $99.2 million net. For another $475.3 of the National Bank's reserve was accountable the population's demand for foreign currency.
Thus, the joint foreign currency expenditure in December amounted to $880 million, while the income was mere $59.8 million: $50 million for treasure bonds is foreign currency, and another $9.8 million – for treasure bonds sold to the population.
For the foreign reserve at the same time to grow by $192.2 million, Belarus needed the VTB loan in the amount of at least $1 billion ($1 bln + $59.8 mln – $880.1 mln = $179.1 mln).
It is weird that the Russian VTB remains silent. Being a public stock-company it must have long informed the market of the deal with the Finance Ministry of Belarus.
Also silent is the Finance Ministry of Belarus, to which it is advantageous to remain silent in the case if the amount of VTB's loan accounts for $2 billion – the provision of a loan exactly for such amount has been discussed by the Belarusian authorities with VTB since 2010.
However, the officials should be reminded that any information of the external debt is public and cannot be protected by classification stamps etc.
It is also worth pointing out that this is a loan, not Russia's payment for Belarus' integration attempts. This loan will have to be paid back.
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LAS VEGAS -- NV Energy says a July explosion that nearly leveled several downtown businesses was not their fault. The utility is pointing the finger at Southwest Gas.
The Las Vegas Fire Department says it doesn't have the tools to figure out what caused the explosion but NV Energy says an independent investigation shows it was not caused by them.
The frustration from damage caused by the July 11, 2010 power transformer explosion was shown in one Main Street business owner's sign which says, "Shame on NV Energy".
The utility released a statement Monday saying, "A third party investigation determined that a natural gas leak from an outside source was the source of the explosion."
Investigators say the gas seeped from an underground gas pipeline into a power conduit. The gas continued along the conduit into a switch box where investigators believe something sparked it causing the explosion. Southwest Gas declined to comment, only saying they had their own investigators looking into the issue.
The several businesses that were damaged say they are hurting to stay open and haven't received any insurance claims yet.
"There was $87,000 worth of damage to both of my buildings," said Richard Moore, Howie's Auto Service. "Windows, the doors, the roofs had to be re-done. They did a lot of work in the ceilings."
NV Energy said -- even though it isn't responsible -- it will pay business owners for damages that may not be covered by the insurance companies.
Mayra Politis, the owner of The Attic, doesn't know whether NV Energy's offer will be enough to pay for renovations or complete rebuilding of her old building. She says the explosion came at a time when business was doing well.
"We were moving forward. We were moving forward very quickly. Now, with City Hall opening and the Zappos coming downtown, we're going to have an influx of people," said Politis.
Some Main Street business owners made claims that Southwest Gas employees were seen checking the area for a suspected gas leak months before the explosion. Southwest Gas declined to comment on those claims until their investigation is finished.


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A DeFuniak Springs man is in critical condition after he crashed his car into a tree while flee ing DeFuniak Springs Police.
Florida Highway Patrol says Jesse Ricks, 30, crashed into a pine tree off State Road 83 and Juniper Lake Road in Walton County
Lieutenant Tilman Mears with the DeFuniak Springs Police Department says on Sunday morning, an officer pulled over the driver earlier after noticing he was driving in multiple lanes. When the officer approached the vehicle, the driver fled heading north bound on State Road 83.
Lt. Mears says the officer pursued a short distance before canceling his pursuit due to other motorists and inclement weather. However, Lt. Mears says the officer later noticed the vehicle again and headed that direction to later find the vehicle had crashed.
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Not one to let a horrible trend die off, Gronk and Team **** Blaster invaded Universal Studios in Orlando over the weekend for some rides, hijinks with commoners and some sun on the guns while wearing "Sorry for Partying" tank tops. Certain Boston media finally got their way. Gronk isn't pounding beers, slamming bros on dance floors and going shirtless in some Baton Rouge college bar. He toned it down with some innocent fun of being slammed around in a roller coaster. Wait, should Gronk be riding roller coasters with a broken arm? Of course he should. That's your hero with former NFLer and WWE trainee Dean Muhtadi, one of the founding **** Blaster partners. You win, Boston media. Filed under: Football
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Hi there Stampede Blue and all you die hard Colts fans. I am actually a fanatic of both the Raiders and the Packers but I have respected the Colts ever since Jim Harbaugh's playoff Hail Mary pass. I respect them even more today for the way that they played against the Green Bay Packers, and that is coming after they beat one of my two favorite teams.
The game that I witnessed this past Sunday was a marvel of the human spirit. I am not shocked that it happened, but I am happy for your team, fans, and most importantly Chuck Pagano. The news that he was diagnosed with Leukemia was a very sad day for anybody who has had a family member pass from the terrible disease.
Chuck earned his right to be at the head of an NFL team and this is quite the shock for the man and his family so soon after finally getting his chance. I will always remember the defensive backs that he coached for my Oakland Raiders as some of the best in the league, and that was at a time where the Raiders themselves were at the absolute bottom of the league.
To still get his players to play the way they did for him was a testament to the man himself and I hope to see him beat this disease and return to your sidelines. He deserves the opportunity that has now been delayed from this terrible news. I appreciate the way your interim coach Bruce Arians has handled this situation with class, dignity, and the obvious caring for a dear friend.
I can not imagine a better way to honor Chuck then to have gotten that win versus a quality team in the Green Bay Packers. The human spirit your team showed to come back from the 21-6 halftime deficit was absolutely extraordinary. It gives hope and inspiration to a world that needs every bit of hope it can get. It shows just how powerful emotions can be when applied in the correct way and was really a wonderful thing to witness.
The Colts are a good team with a great future, but I really believe even if they were the Colts of last year that they would have found a way to win for Coach Pagano. He deserves the love that they showed and I guarantee he appreciates it to the fullest. Every person who ever met, coached with, or played for Chuck was saddened to hear the news of his diagnosis. Each and every one of those people were uplifted by the win your team got for him.
Nobody was uplifted by the win more than Chuck himself though. He knew the Colts could do it and he believed the Colts would do it. He is an absolute fighter and a winner. He will defeat this disease just as his team defeated the Packers in his honor. Coach Pagano is a great person and leader, I sincerely hope him a safe and speedy recovery.
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Interesting article from Forbes.
Powerful stuff ... I always get sappy for emotionally charged hockey videos NHL - 'Together We Can' #nolockout (HD) (via r4ndomduud)
They might worry that their fans prefer this to watching hockey, though.
In this week's four on four over at LAKings.com, we take on the subject of changing player contracts, the Caps in the playoffs, best & worst jerseys, and advertising on sweaters. Head over and check it out.
The Wild had the best record in the NHL for some time last year. Then you guys spiraled out of control quicker than Martian Brodeur at an all you can eat buffet (this is a BSB joke from when Sean Avery called Brodeur "fatso"). Now you have a lethal goal scorer, and a premiere defenseman, how does this change your expectations for next year?
Nice read from Ben Goessling of the Pioneer Press. The quote to end all quotes from Zach Parise is found above, but the article is a good read, so go check the whole thing out. (stick tap to Pro Hockey Talk on this one)
I'm not sure if you guys remember, but a few years ago the SB Nation hockey websites paired up and did a Q&A session during the offseason to help break up the dog days of August. Back in 2009, our partner was Hockey Wilderness, SB Nation's Minnesota Wild blog. This year? We got Hockey Wilderness, SB Nation's Minnesota Wild blog. And you know what? That's not a bad thing. We still have Marian Gaborik, they just took Zach Parise away from the New Jersey Devils -- thanks for that, by the way -- and also added Ryan Suter to boot.
Original up close video chronicling Zach Parise's appearance at the Best Buy store in Roseville on Sunday. The Minnesota native was an abolsute class act when interacting with Wild fans.
In case you needed a little chuckle today, Disalmanac pokes some fun at that place in Canada that for some reason has a hockey team. The jury is still out on whether or not it is professional hockey, but they do have hockey.
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Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:46 pm Brad Eldred wouldn't confirm whether he'll join the Hiroshima Carp of the Japan's Central League.
Fantasy Source Spin: Eldred was a healthy scratch from Monday's lineup with Triple-A Toledo and he didn't exactly issue a firm denial of the rumors. "What's going on is probably better for me and my family," said Eldred. "That's obviously the way I'm going to go." Nothing is confirmed yet, but Triple-A Toledo Phil Nevin said "I think we'll know something tomorrow."
Source: MLBlogs.com
Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:36 pm Brad Eldred is drawing interest from the Hiroshima Carp of the Japan's Central League.
Fantasy Source Spin: It's no surprise, as Eldred has mashed at Triple-A Toledo this year to the tune of a .305/.374/.695 batting line with 24 home runs. The 31-year-old is unlikely to get a real shot with the Tigers this season, so it might make sense to earn a bigger paycheck overseas.
Source: Tom Gage on Twitter
Sun May 6, 2012 9:26 am Tigers sent 1B/DH Brad Eldred outright to Triple-A Toledo.
Fantasy Source Spin: Eldred was designated for assignment Friday and has cleared waivers. Injuries would likely have to occur for him to get another shot with the big club.
Fri May 4, 2012 12:33 pm Tigers designated 1B/DH Brad Eldred for assignment.
Fantasy Source Spin: Eldred was given a short-term shot at the Tigers' DH spot, but he batted just .188/.235/.375 over 16 at-bats. He'll represent depth at Triple-A Toledo, assuming he clears waivers.
Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:05 pm In his pregame press conference on Friday, Jim Leyland stated that Brad Eldred will be his everyday designated hitter, "as long as he's hitting."
Fantasy Source Spin: Eldred had been putting up some eye-popping numbers at Triple-A, including 13 HR and 35 RBI in just 20 games. He's struggled in his previous chances at the major league level, but looks like he'll be given every opportunity to succeed and add some much needed power to the Tigers lineup.
Source: Danny Knobler on Twitter
Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:55 am Tigers purchased the contract of 1B-DH Brad Eldred from Triple-A Toledo.
Fantasy Source Spin: Tigers manager Jim Leyland indicated that he plans on playing Brad Eldred regularly in the DH slot. "We have the hottest hitter in all of minor league baseball," Leyland said. "I'm going to DH him. How long depends on how he does. He's doing something everyone is talking about. Maybe he can get us going." Eldred was batting .388 with 13 home runs and 35 RBI over 80 at-bats for Triple-A Toledo. He's worth an add in AL-only leagues to see if he can stay hot, but the 31-year-old Eldred has a .204 batting average and 103 strikeouts over 260 at-bats in the majors, so there's no long-term value here. Playing Eldred at DH would put Delmon Young in left field regularly and Andy Dirks on the bench.
Source: Detroit News
Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:15 pm Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports that the Tigers will purchase the contract of 1B/DH Brad Eldred from Triple-A Toledo.
Fantasy Source Spin: He'll take the roster spot of Brandon Inge, who was released by the Tigers on Thursday. Eldred, 31, has a .204 batting average and 103 strikeouts over 260 at-bats in the majors, but he had 13 homers and 35 RBI across his first 20 games at the Triple-A level this season. He may struggle to find regular at-bats, but the Tigers will try to catch lightning in a bottle. Give him a shot in AL-only leagues.
Source: Danny Knobler on Twitter
Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:26 am Brad Eldred has 13 home runs and 35 RBI in just 20 games this season at Triple-A Toledo.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Tigers signed Eldred to a minor league contract in January after the Rockies let him walk last summer. He's 31 years old and can't really play anywhere but first base, but the Tigers may consider calling him up anyway if the hot-hitting continues. Eldred is sporting a ridiculous 1.457 OPS.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:20 am Tigers signed 1B Brad Eldred to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Source Spin: The deal does not include an invite to spring training. Eldred, 31, hit .281 with 27 home runs and 72 RBI for the Giants' Triple-A affiliate this past season. He is expected to provide organizational depth at first base.
Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:39 pm Rockies designated 1B Brad Eldred for assignment.
Fantasy Source Spin: Eldred batted .250 (6-for-24) with one home run and three RBI after being promoted from the minors earlier this month. It was clear he wasn't going to be used much given the wealth of Jim Tracy's internal options at first base.
Wed Jul 7, 2010 6:17 pm Rockies purchased the contract of first baseman Brad Eldred from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Fantasy Source Spin: Eldred, 30, has put on quite a power display this season on the Triple-A level with 22 home runs and 64 RBI through 71 games. He is expected to see a good share of time at first base while Todd Helton (back, hamstring) is sidelined and is a player worth monitoring in NL-only leagues.
Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:05 pm White Sox signed 1B Brad Eldred, INF Mike Rouse, INF Royce Huffman, 1B Jeff Liefer, C Paul Phillips, C Ryan Smith, INF/OF Jason Bourgeois, OF Miguel Negron and RHP D.J. Carrasco to minor league contracts and invited them to spring training.
Fantasy Source Spin: Playing half his games in U.S. Cellular Field, Eldred would probably be good for about 35 homers if given 550 at-bats. However, his OBP would fall somewhere in the .250-.300 range. He'll likely be the first baseman at Triple-A Charlotte. Rouse's arrival completes a non-trade failed utilitymen with the Indians (Andy Gonzalez signed a minor league deal with Cleveland earlier this witner). Liefer is back after hitting .256/.321/.552 in 281 at-bats in Japan over the last two years.


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Transition to Adulthood
Excerpt from an article by Sara Baxter, originally published in Kids Get Arthritis Too
While no "magic age" exists for moving away from pediatric care, experts say that when a child reaches age 14, parents should talk with their teenager about working toward transition. This gives the teen plenty of time to start taking responsibility for his or her care, finding a doctor he or she feels comfortable with, and understanding the adult health care system. Exactly when this transition takes place depends on the age and maturity level of the young adult, as well as the medical situation and insurance issues. Various checklists are available to determine readiness and identify areas that need attention.
Successful transition requires the young adults to take charge of their own health care, the parents to let go and the health-care team to support the process. It doesn't happen overnight. In teaching children to be independent, parents can start taking "baby steps" such as making and going to appointments alone, taking medication without reminders and refilling prescriptions.
Ways Parents Can Prepare Themselves
- Find out the policies regarding the age and service policy limits for your child's pediatric/adolescent practice.
- Find out your health care insurer's policy regarding the age limit of services under pediatric/adolescent care.
- Begin discussing transition early with both your child and the health care provider.
- Request that your pediatric health care provider recommend an adult provider who is sensitive and knowledgeable of young adult and chronic illness issues.
- Find out how your insurer handles referrals and consultations for transition to adult health care.
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NIGHTWISH Founder TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN - "Dark Passion Play Is The Album That Saved My Life"
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Germany's Orkus Magazine recently caught up with NIGHTWISH keyboardist/founder Tuomas Holopainen to discuss the band's new album, Dark Passion Play.
Orkus: You have no doubt changed over the last couple years, having undergone some hard times. Was it hard to keep Nighwish alive during these times? Or was it the other way around: did Nightwish keep you alive?
Holopainen: "To put it simply: Dark Passion Play is the album that has saved my life. 2005 and the first months of 2006 were really very hard for me, not only concerning the band but also on a private level. Everything was hopeless. However, it was this hopelessness that made it so very easy for me to compose. I had exactly one place in the whole world to retreat to, and that place was in the songs of the new album. I would of course never have taken my life - I love life too much - but sometimes everything felt exclusively senseless and hopeless. At the beginning of 2006, there were two weeks were I simply did not leave the house. I woke up, worked on the songs for about twelve hours, watched a film, and then went back to sleep. Now and again I received a text message from my family, warning me not to go to the kiosks because the yellow press had once again dreamed up something new. So I created my own microcosm within the songs, and that was really the best thing to do in my situation."
The complete story can be found in the upcoming English language edition of Germany's goth culture magazine, Orkus. Go to this location for more information on the publication and to order.
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I'm so sick of the local medias saying how the Lions should've got a corner or should've got linebacker when the guys they wanted, Titus Young would've been picked directly after them at #45 for the Rams. Or any number of teams getting LeShoure after #57. I thought they did the right thing and got b.p.a when they thought they had to.
Nick Fairley makes an already solid d-line elite. His pass rushing ability alongside the best defensive tackle in the game in Suh will free up the defensive ends so guys like Cliff Avril should have a monster year. I expect this defensive line to be amongst the best in the league. Corey Williams, McBride, LoJack, and Hill add depth as well.
Titus Young was the third rated wide receiver behind A.J Green and Julio Jones. This guy is sure handed, run crisp precise routes, and is a very speedy compliment to Calvin Johnson. I absolutely thought they addressed that dreadful #3 receiver position that got NO production the last couple years with a bonafide playmaker.
Mikel LeShoure is this year's Rashard Mendenhall or La Garette Blount. A bruising back with enough speed to outrun people and go through them. I knew that when they traded up in the 2nd that they were going for him because he was rated the #1 or #2 running back depending on who you ask in the draft. A perfect compliment to Jahvid Best and his speed. Our running back and receiver positions just got a lot better, as our defensive line did as well.
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Free Sugar Act of 2011
A Letter to Senator Richard Lugar
March 30, 2011
By Andrew Moylan
The Honorable Richard Lugar
Dear Senator Lugar:
On behalf of the 362,000 members of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU), I write in strong support of your "Free Sugar Act of 2011." This vital legislation would dismantle the complicated and burdensome scheme of price manipulation, quotas, and tariffs that conspire to artificially raise sugar prices in this country. These policies are damaging to millions of hard-working American families and businesses and should be ended immediately. Your straightforward bill would do exactly that by repealing all of these misguided provisions and eliminating billions of dollars in higher costs.
For three quarters of a century, American businesses and consumers have paid a price for sugar far above world averages. This price premium is attributable not to a lack of plentiful supplies or other market difficulties, but instead to a tangled web of manipulative federal policies. These policies include a slew of direct and indirect price supports, quotas that dictate how much each processor is allowed to sell, and punitive tariffs preventing the import of lower-priced sugar from abroad. The net effect is forcing Americans to pay as much as twice the world price for sugar, a situation that is grossly unfair and untenable moving forward.
Because sugar is a core commodity in a vast array of products, the higher prices Americans must pay for it have contributed directly to heavier food and beverage costs that weigh down family budgets. Furthermore, these higher prices have been a contributing factor to the withering of America's domestic candy manufacturing sector. American candy companies are reducing or shutting down domestic production facilities and in some cases moving just across the border into Canada or Mexico, so as to escape our artificially high sugar prices.
America's sugar policies may benefit a select group of producers, but it exacts a terrible toll on the economy as a whole. A 2005 study by the U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that for every job saved by these meddlesome practices, nearly three jobs were lost in confectionary manufacturing. At a time when millions of Americans are struggling to recover from a painful recession, Washington must kick this market-rigging habit.
NTU urges your colleagues to embrace the "Free Sugar Act of 2011" and we look forward to working with you in ushering it to passage for the benefit of taxpayers and consumers.
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Vintage Trunks
Vintage trunks add a touch of sensational to any room in your home. Perfect for storing items, while also creating an eclectic look. Use it for a coffee table or a side table in your bedroom. You can find vintage trunks in various places, such as your local antique stores, ebay, Craigslist or yard sales.
Price: $50 - $200
Vintage window sashes
Window sashes are fantastic to work with. You can find vintage window sashes at local antique stores, yard sales, and if you're lucky, on the side of the road. Make them your own with a fresh coat of paint and by adding your photos into the window panes. Easy to add to any existing decor and never goes out of style.
Price: $5 - $25 (Unless the size is substantial, do not pay over $25 for a window sash)
Vintage window frame
The glass may be missing, but that is what makes these frames so unique. Hang them on the wall or place one on your mantle to create a vintage chic look. Place your photos, cards or other memorabilia in the empty window panes to make it your own. You can find vintage window frames at antique stores or maybe your parents or grandparents' attic... You never know.
Price: $3 - $25 (The one featured in the photo was $5)
Vintage boxes
Tin or wooden vintage boxes are the best. You can never go wrong with placing a vintage cheese or champagne box on your coffee table. These are decorative and useful, the perfect combo indeed. Since these are no longer made, they are truly original and not to mention, super cool.
Vintage boxes are not easy to find. I got lucky and found vintage cheese boxes in the eaves of my attic. Your best bet is to head to your local antique or thrift store and start hunting. You can also try ebay.com or craigslist.com.
Price: $10 - $30
Vintage mason jars
So many uses... so little time! Use vintage mason jars to store baking goods, buttons, cotton balls, ribbon, flowers and basically anything that fits into the jar.
You can find mason jars for cheap. First try visiting your local antique or thrift store to find your own mason jars. Michael's Craft store also sells mason jars, however, they will not be vintage, but it's a nice option if you can't find vintage mason jars locally.
Price: $0.50 - $4
Vintage material
There is no better way to add flair to your home then adding a cheerful vintage material. Many vintage materials are heavy in pattern, so adding a bit into your home will mix it up a bit. You can purchase fabric at many local Savers. Buy a cool retro table cloth and if you don't like it as a table cloth, get creative and make your own pillows or curtains out of the material.
Price: $5 - $30
Vintage vases
Looking for the perfect way to display flowers? Think vintage vases for a visionary display. Pick up a vintage vase at your local thrift store, such as The Goodwill or Savers. Most of the time there is an eclectic selection to choose from in the housewares section. Don't be afraid to make it your own by adding ribbon, material or buttons to the vase.
Price: $1 - 8
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I met you not too long ago, and yet you hold my heart in your hands. You left me. I know, you didn't break up with me, just moved over a thousand miles away. Before you got on that bus, you asked me if we would still be together...I, I didn't know what to say, so I said yes. And with saying that, I had no concept of how hard it would be.
It's been two weeks. I am going crazy....I found out I was pregnant, again. This time it is your baby, and you won't even come back. You say I can come with you when I turn 18, so you can have time to get your own place.
You tell me you care, you care about me and _____, and this unborn baby...But I don't think you do. Because if you did, you'd get your butt back on a bus ASAP!
Remember when you were talking about my ex, and said "any guy can get someone pregnant, but it takes a man to be a father?" well, then why aren't you being a man?
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Applications for a student award recently established by President John Broderick and first lady Kate Broderick, the Broderick-Evon Award for Community Engagement and Service, are being accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, March 2.
The prize was established in honor of Ellen Broderick and Joan Evon. It will be awarded to any student "who has displayed commitment to service and civic engagement to the university and surrounding community through superior leadership and service." Faculty and staff members who know of deserving students are encouraged to tell them to apply.
The recipient will receive a monetary award and will be announced at the Old Dominion's Student Awards Reception and Dinner on May 3.
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I can transform.
When I was at the auction a
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I collaborated with my friend,
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How to Make Water Kefir Beverage
How to Make Water Kefir
Water kefir is not only easy to make, it is a delicious, probiotic-rich, dairy-free drink your whole family will enjoy.
What is Water Kefir?
Water kefir is a lacto-fermented drink made from sugar water, juice, or coconut water. Unlike its more famous cousin milk kefir, water kefir is a dairy-free drink. The term lacto-culturing refers not to lactose (milk sugar), but to the conversion of the sugar into lactic acid to support the beneficial yeast and bacteria.
Water Kefir Starter Ferments
Water kefir granules are the traditional starter ferment used to make water kefir. Water kefir granules do not contain any "grain" such as wheat, rye, etc., but rather are called granules due to their grain-like appearance. Water kefir granules generally contain over 450 strains of beneficial yeast and bacteria! With proper care, they can typically be re-fermented indefinitely culturing a new batch of water kefir every 24 to 48 hours.
Supplies for Culturing Water Kefir:
Where can you buy kefir grains?
- Water Kefir Granules
- Sugar: 1/4 cup per quart of water
- White sugar (preferably organic) or unprocessed sugars such as rapadura or Sucanat work best.
- Honey can be used but does not have the proper balance of sugars and will not nourish the granules properly.
Water (non-chlorinated, non-fluoridated)
- Well water or spring water is best due to higher mineral content.
- We do not recommend using water filtered through a carbon activated filter (e.g., Britta or Pur) or reverse osmosis water due to the depleted mineral levels. If you must use distilled, reverse osmosis, or filtered water, we recommend adding some mineral drops to the water to improve the quality.
- If using tap water, remove the chlorine prior to culturing water kefir either by boiling the water and allowing it to cool, or by aerating the water using a blender. If your water contains chloramines rather than chlorine, the chloramines must be removed by filtering.
- Fluoride must be removed by filtering through reverse osmosis or another method specifically designed for fluoride removal.
One glass jar: quart to half-gallon size One plastic or wood stirring utensil (We recommend avoiding metal when working with kefir granules; stainless steel is acceptable.) One towel or paper coffee filter to use as a covering for the jar Optional: A fine mesh strainer (plastic or stainless steel) for removing the kefir granules from the finished kefir
Please note, if your water kefir granules are in a dried state, click here to learn how to activate the granules prior to culturing water kefir.
Culturing Water Kefir:
- To make a quart of water kefir, dissolve 1/4 cup sugar in a small amount of hot water. If culturing two quarts of water kefir, use 1/2 cup of sugar. Add enough cool water to almost fill the jar leaving 1 to 2 inches of headspace.
- When the water has cooled to room temperature, add the kefir granules. Cover the jar tightly with a towel and rubber band to keep out fruit flies and ants.
- Allow the kefir to ferment for 24 to 48 hours. 24 hours will yield a sweeter water kefir. However, if you are sensitive to sugar, ferment the kefir for 48 hours to give the granules a chance to consume a larger portion of the sugar. Do not let the kefir granules ferment longer than 72 hours. As the kefir granules ferment, you may notice tiny bubbles forming and traveling to the water surface. (Do not be concerned if no bubbles appear; see below.)
- Once the kefir has fermented for the desired duration of time, strain off the finished liquid into a separate container. (Use a fine mesh plastic strainer if possible; stainless steel is acceptable if necessary.)
- Add the granules to a new batch of sugar water and proceed with your next batch.
- Add flavoring to the kefir you've just strained from the granules, and cover the kefir with a tight lid. Let the flavored kefir sit at room temperature for another couple of days. Finished water kefir does not require refrigeration, but can be refrigerated if you desire a cold drink.
- Please note, it is common for kefir granules not to appear active for the first few weeks. This is not an indication of whether they are working; rather, dried kefir granules can simply take some time to become fully active. Please see the "Troubleshooting" section below for more information.
- If you are culturing multiple products (e.g., different varieties of yogurt, buttermilk, kefir, kombucha, etc.) be sure to keep a distance of at least several feet between ferments so they don't cross-contaminate each other. Over time, cross-contamination will weaken the ferments.
Troubleshooting Water Kefir:
- Click here for extensive water kefir troubleshooting information.
- After rehydration, you may not see very many (or any) bubbles forming in the liquid. That's okay and does not indicate a problem. Often the bubbles are so tiny and infrequent, you would need to watch very carefully for an extended duration of time to see them. Transfer the granules to new sugar water and proceed with culturing your first batch.
- To determine whether the granules are "working" simply taste the liquid before and after the culturing process. Although finished water kefir will still be sweet, it will not be as sweet as the original sugar water. Also, the color of the liquid will change over the 48-hour culturing duration (generally will become lighter in color).
- It can take a few batches before your kefir granules effectively remove sugar from the water. This is a normal part of the process.
- Water kefir carbonation may vary greatly from batch to batch. A lack of carbonation does not indicate a problem with the water kefir granules. Factors influencing carbonation include the type of sugar used. (Using less-processed sugars such as Rapadura or adding molasses to white sugar will generally produced a more carbonated drink.) After culturing (following removal of the granules), fruit juice can be added to the finished kefir and the mixture stored in a container with a tight lid for several days to improve carbonation. (Use caution when removing the lid!) See the formula section below for more information.
- Water kefir granules are occasionally reluctant to multiply. Even if the kefir granules do not multiply, they can be used repeatedly to brew water kefir.
Additional Information:
- Water kefir granules can sit directly in the liquid or can be contained in a large fabric pouch. Be sure the pouch is large enough to accommodate the multiplication of kefir granules should it occur, and is sufficently loose to allow the water to flow through and contact the granules. The pouch may need to be secured with a rubber band to ensure the kefir granules do not escape.
- Water kefir can be flavored with dried or fresh fruit, flavoring extracts, or juice. Dried fruit can soak in the finished water kefir for up to a week. Fresh fruit must be changed daily.
- Water kefir granules can be used with fruit juice rather than sugar water. We recommend caution however, as some juices (citrus for example) can harm the granules. Please keep in mind that juice can be very hard on the kefir granules and we recommend waiting until your kefir granules multiply and you have extras before culturing some kefir granules in juice.
You can order your water kefir grains online here: Purchase water Kefir grains
How To Make Natural Authentic Milk Kefir Health Drink
How To Make Natural Authentic Milk Kefir Health Drink
Milk kefir is a fermented and a little carbonated sweet beverage made from brewing kefir grains. Kefir is a much delicious and easier to make beverage than yoghurt and is a much tolerated by lactose intolerant people and not to mention the many health benefits of Milk Kefir drink. It is a much easier beverage to prepare and takes only 24hrs to brew with a much larger range of probiotics than yoghurt.
Why More People Are Taking To Natural and Authentic Milk Kefir Health Drink in Their Diets
More and more people are now taking kefir beverages due to the realization of the need to eat local healthy and natural foods and economically. There is however a lot of disinformation and fake products that pass as the real kefir beverages. A lot of products are packaged as kefir that you can buy from a mall but these are not real due to packaging, and preservation requirements. The best kefir beverage can only be made at home by you and using the most genuine kefir grains.
What is contained in Natural Authentic Milk Kefir Health Drink
Milk kefir is a culture from Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeasts (SCOBY) that is commonly known as kefir grains. The kefir grains looks like cauliflower or cottage cheese and is a colony of small bacteria and yeast. The milk kefir grains are white, lumpy and gelatinous and are made primarily of lactic acid producing bacteria.
How to Culture Natural and Authentic Milk Kefir Beverage Health Drink
Milk kefir is easy to make and its also very easy to get. Kefir drink is a good addition to your family diet and you can start to substitute your family diet with this traditional food. On getting the kefir grains you need to mix them with raw milk allowing it to culture at a room temperature of about 25 degrees centigrade. Usually the best time to allow a culture of kefir drink is from 24-48hrs. When the mixture cultures at room temperature, the beneficial strains of bacteria and yeasts metabolize the milk sugars creating a thick beverage complete with vitamins, probiotics, Kefiran and other nourishing elements. The milk kefir gets more folate rich and sour the more it cultures. Don't let it culture for too long as it will become inedible.
What are the Health Benefits of Natural Milk Kefir Drink and Beverages
Kefir drink is part of traditional foods that are rich in helpful bacteria and lactic acid. The kefir drink is known as an anti-inflammatory and helps in combating gastrointestinal distress from ailments like pyroli, salmonella and e-coli. Milk Kefir may also play a role in prevention of cancer as it has displayed anti-tumoural qualities. Cultured milk has been found to help in prevention of colon cancer, bladder cancer and breast cancer.
Infact, some researchers have proven that milk kefir is the most promising food that has shown tremendous effect in prevention of cancer.
Where can I find Natural Authentic Milk Kefir Grains to make Kefir Health Drink
You can ask locally for people that prepare kefir grains to use them to ferment your kefir drink. The other way is to find a suitable person in your area that sells them and purchase them from a known homemade supplier. Don't buy the mall stuff as it is most like stale and not able to give you good kefir drink brew.
The other viable option is to purchase milk kefir grains online and wait for afew days for the shipment. There are some very popular producer of milk kefir grains who do oversees shipment. You can also get a Dvd Video Tutorial on how to make milk kefir drink.
The process of making Milk Kefir Beverage Drink
Preparation Time: 5 min
Fermenting Time: 24 hrs
Yield: 1 quart
It is very easy to prepare great milk kefir at home and it requires less effort than you use to make homemade yogurt; and that is usually very little effort.
- 1 heaped tablespoon of milk kefir grains (available here)
- 1 quart raw whole milk
- Put milk kefir grains in the bottom of a clean glass jar. Cover with 1 quart fresh raw milk.
- Very loosely, place the lid and band on the mason jar. You do not want to tighten it because, as with all fermentation, carbon dioxide is created and needs to escape. Culture for 24 – 48 hours at room temperature. For a thin, mild kefir you can culture for 12 hours.
- Once culturing is complete, strain milk kefir into a new mason jar, cap and refrigerate. Begin reculturing a new batch of kefir, if desired or allow your kefir grains to rest in water in the refrigerator for a few days until you're ready to make kefir again.
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Songwriting Challenge – entries close 7th October
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The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2012 deadline is fast approaching.
Songwriters have until 5pm on Sunday 7th October to submit their original songs based on a work of art at the View Two Gallery. There was a great deal of interest at the launch event earlier in September with lots of you taking away photos of the works of art that inspire you enough to want to write a song, and we're hoping that there will be plenty of fantastic songs submitted.
Full details of how to enter can be found on the Songwriting Challenge website at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/challenge/howtoenter
And thanks to Liverpool Live for their video feature on the Songwriting Challenge filmed at the launch event. You can watch it here.
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A Wallington school for disabled people has been branded 'outstanding' following an Ofsted inspection.
The inspector praised Orchard Hill College for its work in helping pupils achieve independence and preparing them for life after their time in education.
The report also commended the college, based in the Old Town Hall in Woodcote Road, for the way it works with other organisations that provide services for disabled people, including Sutton Council.
The Ofsted inspector's report said: "Outcomes for learners are outstanding. Learners successfully work towards goals for independence, supported living, making use of their local community facilities and services, work and further learning.
"Teaching, learning and assessment are excellent. The extremely diverse programmes that meet learners' individual needs, interests and aspirations, prepare them very well for life after college.
"The vision of leaders and managers and its well-planned implementation, that has created learning centres in the communities where learners live, is outstanding.
"The college's work with partners to improve and extend the curriculum is outstanding."
Principal Dr Caroline Allen OBE said: "Our students have demonstrated to Ofsted their fantastic achievements and their outstanding contribution to the development of the College.
"Thank you to our students, staff and parents and local partners who have all contributed to making the College outstanding."
Councillor Dave Callaghan, chairman of the council's children, families and education committee, said the council is proud to work with the college.
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Like other types of imaging such as x-rays and CT scans, the MRI is used to look at specific areas inside the body to diagnose infections, tumors, cancers, or other illnesses. MRIs are so detailed and can produce such high resolution images that the only way to see the inside of the body better would be to cut it open.
What is an MRI?The science of MRIs is very complex. Unlike x-rays and CT scans that use focused beams of x-rays to create images, the MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create very detailed and high resolution images. Understanding exactly how MRI works would take pages of text, explaining the physics of magnets and their effect on the atoms in the body. Let's try to simplify things a bit.
Let's look at the main parts of the MRI in order to better understand the procedure.
- "M" - The Magnet - The most important component of the MRI is the magnet. We all played with magnets as kids, but the magnet in an MRI is nothing to play with. The magnet is so strong that it can pull metal objects like tables, IV poles, and chairs into the machine. It's strong enough to affect the atoms of the human body.
- "R" - Radio Waves - This is the "resonance" portion of the MRI. During an MRI, the area of the body being examined is subjected to strong magnetic fields. Hydrogen atoms in the area respond by emitting radio wave energy at a specific frequency. When this energy is released by the hydrogen atoms, the signal produced is detected and sent to the computer for interpretation.
- "I" - The Computer - As the magnets and radio waves do their work, it is the computer that takes all the information obtained and creates the images your doctor will use to make a diagnosis.
Put It All Together
- The person having the MRI is placed on a table that is moved into the center of the machine. Simply put, the person on the table is surrounded by the magnets contained in the MRI machine.
- While the person is inside the machine, a magnetic pulse of radio waves is turned on and off in rapid succession. Remember, these magnetic pulses are absorbed by the hydrogen atoms, which in turn emit radio waves at specific frequencies.
- While the hydrogen atoms respond to the magnetic pulses by aligning in the direction of the magnetic field, shutting of the pulse causes them to return to their natural state.
- Returning to their natural state causes the atoms to release stored energy in the form of radio waves.
- These waves are detected by the machine and sent to the computer for interpretation.
- The computer assembles all the information gathered, noting the positions and locations of the hydrogen atoms, and creates high resolution images of the area being examined.
Much like the CT scan, the MRI makes a series of "slices" of the area in question. Think of it as a loaf of sliced bread. Put all the slices together and you have a complete loaf. Put all the slices of the MRI together and you have a high-resolution image.
Before the MRIDepending on the facility, you may or may not have some dietary restrictions the night before your MRI. Unless told otherwise, you may eat, drink, and take your medicines as usual before your MRI. There are some other things to be aware of before you go into the MRI scanner:
- Leave all your jewelry at home. Because the magnets used in MRIs are so powerful, any metal can become a dangerous projectile. Things to leave at home include rings, watches, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, piercings, and eye glasses (leave them in the car when you park if you can see without them).
- Sometime prior to the MRI, you will have to answer a few questions. Most importantly, you will be asked if you have any metal implants, implanted devices, or any other types of metal in your body. Again, the magnets are so strong that metal objects in the body can be moved and shifted by the MRI magnet. In some cases, such as metal clips in the brain or implanted pacemakers and defibrillation devices, movement caused by the magnet can be extremely dangerous.
- Some types of MRIs will require you to drink contrast material or have contrast material infused intravenously.
Important Note!
- Notify your MRI technologist if you know of any allergies to MRI contrast material or if you have ever had a reaction to MRI contrast in the past. Note that MRI contrast material is different that the contrast material used in CT scans.
- Notify the MRI technician if you have any metal, implanted devices, or have ever had metal in your eyes. If you are a welder, let the technician know prior to your test.
During Your MRI
- During the MRI you will have very little to do other than just laying on your back.
- For some MRIs it is important to be absolutely still so you may have to wear an appliance that will keep motionless the body part being examined.
- During the test you will hear frequent loud banging noises. These are a normal part of the test. Some facilities have music you can listen to or non-metallic ear plugs you can use if the noise bothers you.
- The length of your MRI will depend on what part of the body is being examined. An MRI of the knee will take about 20 minutes while an MRI of the brain can take an hour or more.
Important Note!
Because the MRI table is inside the machine, it can feel very confining. If you suffer from claustrophobia, speak with your doctor a few days before your MRI. He or she can prescribe a sedative that will help you relax while in the MRI machine.
After The MRI
- After the MRI, you will be able to resume your normal activity.
- If you had an IV during the procedure, that will be removed and a bandage will be applied to the site. Monitor the site for signs of infection or bleeding.
- Your test will be read by a radiologist and the results will be passed along to your doctor, who will discuss the results with you.
Sources: Radiological Society of North America, Inc. (RSNA); "MRI of the Body"; Radiology Info; 3 Jul 2007.
Gould, T.; "How an MRI Works"; How Stuff Works; 12 Dec 2007.
Radiological Society of North America, Inc. (RSNA); "MRI of the Body"; Radiology Info; 3 Jul 2007.


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Musical Theatre Guild Will Launch New Season with Tony-Winning Titanic; Cast Announced
By Andrew Gans
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the tragic Titanic voyage, Musical Theatre Guild will opens its 17th season with the Tony-winning Maury Yeston-Peter Stone musical Titanic.
Directed by Calvin Remsberg, the performance is scheduled for Sept. 24 at 7:30 PM at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA.
The cast will feature MTG members Dina Bennett, Chuck Bergman, Teri Bibb, Dan Callaway, Doug Carfrae, Robin DeLano, Zachary Ford, Steven Hack , Pamela Hamill, David Holmes, Carol Kline, Roy Leake, Jr., Shauna Markey, William Martinez, Erik McEwen and Jeffrey Christopher Todd as well as guest artists Stan Chandler, Jeanette Dawson, T.J. Dawson, Tessa Grady, John LaLonde, Kristen Lamoureux, Payson Lewis, Ian Littleworth, Jeffrey Scott Parsons, Carter Thomas, Joy Weiser, Peter Welkin and David Zack.
The evening will have musical direction by Julie Lamoureux and costumes by A. Jeffrey Schoenberg and Jessica Olson. Art Brickman is the stage manager; assistant stage managers are Courteney Geraldez and Tara Sitser.
Titanic won 1997 Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical (Peter Stone), Best Musical, Best Orchestrations (Jonathan Tunick), Best Score (Maury Yeston) and Best Lighting Design (Stewart Laing).
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To let victims of sexual and domestic violence know that they are not alone, and they did it by "taking back the night."
"This is a way that as a community we can say not in our backyard and we support survivors," said event organizer Marilyn Shamblin.
The 11th annual "Take Back the Night" event was held in Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa on Sunday.
The event is put on by the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay in collaboration with the Sexual Violence Task Force of Tampa Bay.
It's described as an interactive event that creates awareness, empowers survivors and educates the community about sexual violence.
"It's the opportunity for survivors to see that they're not alone, that there is hope and that there can be freedom from suffering from sexual violence," said Shamblin.
Shamblin is the event's organizer and a survivor of sexual violence.
She said events like this make such a difference.
"If somebody is in a car accident as a community we know how to support, you get food, go to the hospital, get cards, but if they're sexually assaulted, not everybody knows how to show support," said Shamblin.
Misty Ross said that type of support is part of the reason she attended.
She says her mother was a victim of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, but it doesn't stop there.
"I also was in a domestic violence relationship myself in high school so it's kind of another reason it's very personal for me," said Ross.
She says support from people at events like "Take Back the Night" is something every survivor needs.
"So often victims are isolated so I think it's really important to know you're not the only one and to know that there are people who do get through it and do survive and there are ways to get out," said Ross.
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---- — SALEM — The main event of Combat Zone MMA promises to rock The Rock tonight when unbeatens Andrew Tripp (5-0) and Paul Gaffney (3-0) meet in a 170-pound matchup.
Tonight's "Winter Brawl" features a stacked all-amateur card featuring six fighters ranked No. 1 in their respective divisions.
Ken Murphy, who stands at 5-0 and is top ranked at 125 pounds, will battle top-ranked Jay Perrin (4-1) in the co-main event at 130 pounds.
In other action of top-ranked fighters, Javier Velasquez (3-0) battles Xavier Vargas (3-2) from Spero MMA in Atkinson in the heavyweight ranks and XCP light heavyweight title-holder Jesse Baughman (4-0) matches up against Dan Burke (3-1).
This is the first Combat Zone promotion since the New Hampshire State Boxing Commission changed the rules governing amateurs. Now the fighters will not have to wear shin guards, kicks from the ground to the head will be allowed, and fighters are able to use their elbows more and wear more nimble four-ounce gloves.
"All of our guys are prepared for the rules changes and are excited about this card," said Team Link trainer Ed Carr. "With the new rules, there's really not a heck of a lot of difference between the pros and the amateurs."
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first fight kicks off in Rockingham's Sports Club at 8 p.m. Tickets for the event are $40 for general admission, $50, $75, $90 or $120 for ringside seating and parking is free. Tickets may be purchased at combatzonemma.com.
Tonight's Card
145: Paulo Alves De Sousa 1-0 vs. Ivan Sanchez 1-3
185: Kristian Lombari 0-3 vs. Brad O'Brien
150: David Sousa 1-2 vs. Danny Abad 0-2
170: Corey Bowhall 1-1 vs. Dave Spero 3-2
140: Jake Pilla 1-0 vs. Jordan Yantin 0-1
170: Nick Alley 1-1 vs. Shane Mulligan 2-0
210: Xavier Vargas 3-2 vs. Javier Velasquez 3-0
205: Jesse Baughman 4-0 vs. Dan Burke 3-1
130: Ken Murphy 5-0 vs. Jay Perrin 4-1
170: Andrew Tripp 5-0 vs. Paul Gaffney 3-0