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Date Posted : 2012-05-01
Category : Real Estate By Broker
CLASSIC PLANTATION HOME in coveted Quail Ridge Estates. At nearly 5000SQFT, Luxury surrounds, as you enter the grand entry. Custom Solid Wood Staircase, encased w/ Wrought Iron Balusters & a well appointed Formal living & dining room for the Entertainers Elite. Making your way thru the home, you'll be introduced to the elegant chef's kitchen w/ a HUGE working bar area equipped w/ all stainless steel appliances, including 2 Bosch dishwashers, Dual Sided Fridge, Built-in Cook top range & an Efficient Double oven. Custom stagger & pulled cabinets w/ a cherry mahogany finish accented w/ solid granite slabs. The Large Breakfast nook leads into a fabulous Family Room w/ a see thru fire place. Don't miss the wonderful Mud Entry w/LOTS OF STORAGE, lockers, & a half bath. The secluded Owners Retreat comes well equipped w/ a built in projector & screen. This get away INCLUDES an oversized garden soaker tub, walk in dual head shower system, Dual granite encased sinks, & an enviable walk in closet. 5 more bedrooms COMPLETE the upper floor w/ 2 more granite & tile bathrooms. An enormous Laundry room filled w/ cabinets, a sink, iron center, complete w/ tons of storage & counter space compliments the upper floor. On a half acre w/ views for miles, HURRY! this home won't last long.
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Africare News In Brief
Mya Kicks Off Africare's Health Jam
Community Service Day
On July 18, 2010, the United Nations officially observed International Nelson Mandela Day in honor of the former South African President's extraordinary humanitarian and service-oriented contributions. Dr. Darius Mans, President of Africare, declared that in tribute to Africare's Honorary Board Chairman, His Excellency Nelson Mandela, the organization would celebrate its 40th anniversary with an official day focused on community service.
From left: Ms. Jeannie Jones, WKYS; Dr. Darius Mans, Africare President, Mya Harrison, Grammy-Award winning artist and Mr. Mark Ortega, Giant Store Manager
The Africare Health Jam, held on September 4, 2010 at the Giant Food Store in Southeast D.C., assembled a variety of health-oriented organizations, including African-American and African medical professionals, to service clients in one of the most underserved parts of Washington D.C. The event was a tremendous success providing free medical information, services, products, African cultural lessons and entertainment from Ark Jammers, Gen3tiks, Meron Bravo and Zezeh Brazil to the community.
Africare, celebrating its 40th year of working in partnership with African countries to achieve healthy and productive societies, announced that Grammy-award winning recording artist and D.C. native Mya would serve as the organization's first Celebrity Ambassador. Dr. Mans unveiled the partnership when addressing the crowd and then introduced the Grammy-Award winning artist. "We are excited to have Mya on board. Her previous philanthropy and fan following will allow us to continue to expand our audience, bring a new perspective and energy to our mission."
"My previous philanthropy has been focused on specific areas such as life skills, arts and technology. Africare is about enhancing and maintaining life on a global level. They have been established for the last 40 years and have an excellent track record," Mya said. "I am excited about this relationship because Africare's work touches the mandatory parts of everyday life."
Africare is a leading non-profit organization specializing in African development assistance. It is also the oldest and largest African-American led organization in that field. Since its founding in 1970, Africare has delivered nearly $1 billion in assistance and support — over 2,500 projects and millions of beneficiaries —to 36 countries Africa-wide. Africare has its international headquarters in Washington, DC, with field offices currently in some 23 African countries.
Photo Credit: Tony Brown/Imijphoto.com

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We've all seen adorable, wearable art walking the streets this summer. My favorite trend of the season, now that it is nearly over and transforming into fall, is the peplum trend. I love that peplum can be turned into casual and formal wear with several different types of clothing. High fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, Cynthia Rowley and Giorgio Armani have been displaying this trend on spring/summer runways, among others. I was so excited to see one of the most feminine silhouettes cover the catwalks.
Peplum, to be defined, is referred to a piece of ruffled fabric attached to the waist. It can be considered the one detail that can add a fashionable touch to any outfit. I have friends who own floral peplum tops from Anthropologie, and I have even bought a peplum skirt from Forever 21 in the past! Since I was working at a boutique this summer, I learned how to style people to fit current trends. I really have a passion for that, and we had tons of clothing that had a peplum touch!
From this, I will do my best to give you all my style advice for this trend. For casual wear, I would do my best to wear a sleeveless peplum top with skinny jeans and a wedged heel or colorful pair of flats. I would wear a necklace with this look, but I wouldn't go overboard with it. I like minimal jewelry with the peplum trend, almost similar to an Audrey Hepburn look. Peplum dresses can be a bit more complex, which can allow for skinny belts, edgy purses or clutches and stylish earrings. I would consider wearing a belt because of how well it will accentuate the hourglass shape that peplum can allow. A peplum skirt will always be one of my favorite items. With my black peplum skirt, I wear it with different patterned blouses and several bangles for a sophisticated look.
In the end, you can really take this trend and run with it. I love designers who are able to dress up peplum in a way that consumers are able to gain serious inspiration from. I have a good feeling that you all will be reading "runway to real way" pieces from me this year. If you have any suggestions or comments about this trend, feel free to let me know! Since we do belong to the third best fashion school in the United States, it's easy to find fashionable peplum outfits around campus. I will also be sure to report those while writing for College Fashionista as a Style Guru this fall! Until next time, readers!
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On injuries
"(RB) Michael Pittman was put on IR. A spinal cord (injury)—He had some numbness in his hands and doctors recommended that he stay out. (LB) D.J. Williams has a third-degree MCL (injury). Four weeks of (missed) participation there. (RB) Andre Hall (has a) broken hand. (S) Marlon McCree (has a) high-ankle sprain—three to four weeks (he will be out) in that area. (TE) Tony Scheffler and (RB) Selvin Young, we will get a chance to evaluate a little bit later today."
On RB Michael Pittman's injury
"I knew something was wrong just looking into his eyes. I knew he was hurting, but I didn't know what it was. I think it was the third play he got some numbness. He continued to gut it out and obviously the rest is history. Any time you have numbness 24-48 hours later like he has, it's not a good sign."
On CB Champ Bailey and LB D.J. Williams both being injured
"Any time you lose your two (defensive) captains, obviously it's a setback, but we have a lot of confidence in the guys we have replacing them."
On the running back situation
"We are going to take a look at (RB) Selvin (Young) and see how he is doing. (RB) Ryan (Torain) got some practice time and a few plays during the (Miami) game, so I have a lot of confidence in him. Hopefully there are no setbacks with those two guys. We have (RB) P.J. Pope who has been on our practice squad, so we brought him up and he will get a chance to possibly get some playing time as well."
On whether RB Ryan Torain could carry the ball 20 times against Cleveland
"Possibly. If he is the only guy out there, he has a good chance. I'm not sure where we are at right now with the health of those guys but I wouldn't want to put him in that situation so quickly (after) being out for about three months."
On LB D.J. Williams
"He has been a great leader. He leads by example. He is not a big talker, but he practices and plays the same way—full speed all the time. He's a playmaker, he has great speed and great tackling ability and he is just a guy who has been very consistent for us. It's one of the reasons we signed him long term."
On the running game only producing 14 yards against Miami
"The bottom line is you either get it done or you don't. We didn't get it done. That's really embarrassing to rush for 14 yards. We will work on that and obviously improve it."
On whether he has ever had so many significant injuries on a team he has coached
"I don't know that I've ever had both captains out on defense before, so that's a little bit different. But that happens during the season and there is no reason to use that as an excuse. That's why you have depth on your football team. We are going to have (LB Wesley) Woodyard and (LB Louis) Green (to replace LB D.J. Williams). Woodyard doesn't have a lot of experience, obviously, but he has played well on special teams. Lou Green has a lot of experience. We will take a look at those two guys and make a decision on which direction we are going to go. Then you take a look at (CB) Karl Paymah—I think he played well during the game (in place of CB Champ Bailey)."
On QB Jay Cutler's state of mind
"What's wrong with his state of mind? That's the nature of this game. You are going to have your highs and your lows and you have to be tough enough mentally to get through it. If you have a poor game or a game you are not happy with you get back to the grind and find a way to play extremely well. He's tough. He's been through this before and it's not easy."
On preparing for Cleveland QB Brady Quinn
"You get ready just like any other quarterback. You just think of the quarterback (Derek Anderson) going down on the first play of the game and he (Quinn) comes in. There is no difference. All quarterbacks in this league are capable of making plays—We know that. We know what Brady Quinn has done relative to his collegiate career and how he played against us in the preseason a year ago. He's very talented, and now he gets his opportunity to play."
On what the team does after a rough stretch
"You work to get better. You work on the things you are doing poorly. We worked on our run defense and I felt we got much better. I thought we played very hard on defense, giving up 2.6 yards per rushing attempt (against Miami). It wasn't but a week ago when we said 'Hey, is there any chance for us to slow down the run?' We did slow down the run because we worked on it and we got better. I felt we got better in the passing game as well.
"It's a challenge right now. Any time you lose a couple guys like we have lost it's a great challenge to our coaches and to our players. Guys have to step up. We talked about it before the year started—that you are going to lose people sometimes—and guys have to step up and play. That's how you get an opportunity to start in this league."
On the quick turnaround preceding a Thursday game
"I just look at it for both teams. It's hard on us and them—it's the same. Even though we are traveling—everybody makes a big deal about traveling—I don't think it's too tough anymore relative to how you travel. Things usually work out pretty smoothly so it's more mental than it is physical. On the other side, when you are done with the game you have a few days to recover and kind of heal up a little bit. We knew this was coming and we got a chance to prepare mentally during the bye week knowing that this was going to occur. It's not like we got in here Monday and just started working."
On having a short week with Thursday's game in Cleveland
"It is hard, especially coming off of the game that we are coming off of. We have to forget it and watch a lot of film in a short amount of time. Two years in a row we have had to go away on Thursday night game. Tomorrow we leave by 12, so there is not a lot of time. It is difficult."
On Browns QB Brady Quinn getting his first start
"This is his second year. He has been in the system a long time, and he knows what is going on. I am sure he will be fine."
On being the veteran quarterback in Thursday's game
"It is all right. We can't really worry about what they are going to do. We have to take care of ourselves and fix our problems. We have to get our game plan down in a short amount of time and squeeze things in. We have to do two days worth of work today and two days worth tomorrow."
On RBs Michael Pittman and Andre Hall being placed on injured reserve
"It hurts. We are down to just a few guys at running back. We have (FB) Peyton (Hillis) and he can kind of go both ways. We will see if (RB) Selvin (Young) can get back, but we also have (RB) Ryan (Torain). He is going to have to cram and it is going to be difficult for him not only being a rookie, but just coming back and having two days to prepare. It is going to be a challenge."
On if he is thinking too much after losing the past three games
"No, I am good. I am excited about this game, and it is going to be fun. I am looking forward to it."
On getting the offense going after the running game stalls
"It is hard. They started dropping a lot of guys and just kind of playing Cover-2 daring us to run. We couldn't get it going and there weren't a lot of holes out there. We tried to move the ball and tried to make plays and bad things happen when you try to do that. Everyone knows that if you can't stop the run or you can't run the ball, it is going to be hard to win."
On how defenses have adjusted since the first three games of the season
"We have seen everything. A lot of teams are coming in and throwing all types of different coverage at us and making up coverage for Brandon (Marshall). They (Dolphins) were doing some crazy stuff, rolling down playing 1-on-1 on one side and a three deep, safety over the top of Brandon (Marshall). The time they rolled down to single coverage on him we caught a big one but it was called back. As a quarterback, I just have to be aware of what they are doing and know that I am going to see some different stuff out there."
On if they see different coverages in film or if it is a surprise
"We expect a lot of it coming into the game. With Brandon (Marshall), we expect them to do some stuff and the other guys we have to take advantage of on the other side. Some of it is new stuff, some of it is stuff we have seen."
On getting WR Brandon Marshall the ball more
"Brandon is good. We talked about it. I think he is as equally excited about this game as I am. We are looking forward to it and it is going to be fun."
On what he attributes his mistakes to
"It is a combination of stuff. It is in the past. We talked about it offensively and the guys that were involved with it. We are moving on. It is my fault. The ball comes out of my hands, so I have to make better decisions."
On if the game plan is scaled back because of the short week
"I think this offense is very smart. We can do a lot of different things. We can do a lot of different stuff with the run, especially with the receivers and the tight ends. We are going to have a full game plan for this one. We are going to do exactly what we have been doing the last eight weeks as far as game plan wise."
On FB Peyton Hillis
"He is extremely good out of the backfield. He is good at catching the ball and making plays. I think as for the running game, he is getting there as far as a fullback. We just have to find ways to get packages for him to get the ball. We had a few designed plays for him last game. This game, we will see if the opportunity presents itself."
On his impressions of Browns QB Brady Quinn
"I have watched Brady a lot. I was a huge Notre Dame fan growing up, so I definitely watched him in college. He has all the physical tools. He is strong, has a big arm, can run and he is smart. As a quarterback, you have to go through a growing phase and get over the curve. He is going to struggle at times. Sometimes he is going to see things great and other times it is going to be cloudy. We will see what happens this game. He might come out and light it up or he may struggle. It is just one of those things you go through as a quarterback."
On what his hurdle was adjusting to the NFL
"It wasn't so much speed. Like I said, he (Quinn) has been in the system longer than I was when I first started. I was still learning the language and our offense. I tried to picture it in my head, where everyone is going to be at and it is totally different. I think he (Quinn) is going to be ahead of me for his first start. He understands their offense and what they are trying to do. It is just a matter of figuring out what is going on defensively and applying it."
On the team's struggles being beyond injuries
"There are a lot of factors. This game is tricky, especially as a quarterback because there are a lot of things that have to happen to be successful. I think what it boils down to is we just have to play better."


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Firefighters from Hartford, Vt., and Hanover will also be participating. During the training, Mount Support Road from the intersection of Lahaye Drive north to parking lot 20 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center will be closed to all traffic. Vehicles requiring access to any business north of Lahaye Drive may use DHMC's parking lot 20 to gain access.
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The IPA Mobile Tire Pressure Equalizer introduces a new, fast and efficient method to accurately read and inflate tire pressure on multiple tires (up to five) at the same time. IPA has launched the Equalizer to help fleets ensure they are realizing the greatest fuel economy and tire life possible to help reduce costs.
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Calendar of Events
Thursday, December 19, 2013
French Classes - Ann Arbor Senior Center - All Ages - Bilingual Instructor: Ann Arbor Senior Center.more >
French Classes - Ann Arbor Senior Center - All Ages - Bilingual Instructor: Ann Arbor Senior Center.< less
The Ann Arbor Senior Center offers French classes, the next 8-week series starts Wednesday November 20th for the Advanced and Intermediate Classes, and Thursday November 21st for a newly added beginners class. Cost is $50 for Senior Center members and $60 for non-members. Classes run for 8 weeks. Please register in advance to 734 794-6250.
Advanced French Class
Wednesdays from 9:45am to 11:15am (next series starts November 20th, runs for 8 weeks)
Text used: "L'edtudiant etranger" by Philippe Labro
Intermediate French Class
Wednesdays from 12:15pm to 1:45pm (next series starts November 20th, runs for 8 weeks)
Books used: "Great French Short Stories of the Twentiesh Century" translated by Jennifer Wagner; "The Ultimate French Review and Practice", 2nd edition by David Stillman & Ronni Gordon
Beginning French Class - **New Class
Starts Thursday November 21st 9:30am to 11:00am (runs for 8 weeks)
Text used: "French Made Simple" by Pamela Rose Haze
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. $50. 734 694-6250. firstname.lastname@example.com [map]
Story Time: Bookbound.< less
Every Tues. & Thurs., except Dec. 24 & 31. Linda Zimmer reads stories for kids age 6 & under.
6 p.m. (Tues.) & 10:30 a.m. (Thurs.), Bookbound, 1729 Plymouth, Courtyard Shops. Free. 369-4345. [map]
Temple Beth Emeth Spirituality Book Club.< less
Dec. 17 & 19 (choose one). All invited to discuss Stephen Mitchell's A Book of Psalms: Selected and Adapted from the Hebrew.
7-8 p.m. (Dec. 17) & noon-1 p.m. (Dec. 19), TBE, 2309 Packard. Free. email@example.com, 665-4744. [map]
Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals.< less
Dec. 5: Traditional klezmer music by the Ann Arbor Klezmer Trio. Dec. 12: Seasonal tunes by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. Dec. 19: Holiday harmonies by the local band Counterpoint.
12:10 p.m., U-M Hospital Main Lobby, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. (off Fuller). Free. 936-ARTS. [map]
"International Tea Party": International Neighbors.< less
All area women invited to a tea party to view and sample a variety of tea customs from around the world. Adults only; no strollers allowed. Nursery care provided for preschoolers.
1-2:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church social hall, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. Reservations required by Dec. 13 by emailing inday@international-neighbors-org. 995-1645. [map]
Build Day!: All Hands Active.< less
Makers gather here at the AHA! Shop. We take our world and play with it like legos. Mixing and matching recipes of life like a top chef with a picky client. A dash of electronics, a pinch of art, a scoop of biology and a MONSTER amount of awesome.
Have a project? Bring it down! We can provide:
- Basic Hand Tools (Screwdrivers, hammers, files, wrenches, scissors, knives)
- Safety Equipment (Goggles, Gloves, Masks)
- Power Tools* (Drill, Reciprocating Saw, Dremel, Drill Press, Lathe)
- XYZ Tools** (3D Printer, Laser Cutter, CNC Mill)
- Awesome (Sewing Machines, Needles, Thread, Glue Guns)
- And a whole lot more.
Don't have a project? Come down and WATCH AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN. You'll learn something, and maybe help someone else out!
* You must demonstrate knowledge / safety precautions before using
** Require you to take a class. Though there's a good chance you can find someone down there on a build night that can do the job for you. Offer to buy them a beer (AFTER), or c
All Hands Active, 525 E. Liberty. Free. Donation. (734) 707-8242. email@example.com AllHandsActive.com [map]
Free HIV Testing: S3 Safe Sex Store and HIV/AIDS Resource Center.< less
Free HIV testing is available at S3 Safe Sex Store every Thursday until 8:00 p.m.
Testing is performed by HARC staff.
Walk-ins welcome, or call to schedule an appointment. Test takes approximately 20 minutes.
S3 Safe Sex Store, 1209 South University. Free. 734-741-1434. email@example.com www.s3safesexstore.com [map]
Open House: WomanSafeHealth.< less
Thursday, October 24, 4:00-5:00 PM
You are invited to meet Dr. Elizabeth and other staff, tour the WomanSafeHealth office and have your questions answered. This monthly opportunity also includes complimentary refreshments and a chance to privately meet any of the practitioners present. There will also be a free acupuncture demo with Stephanie Macey, RN, MSOM.
Please call 734-477-5100 or email us at email@example.com with any questions.
WomanSafeHealth, 2340 E. Stadium Blvd. Suite #8. Free. 734-477-5115. email@example.com www.womansafehealth.com [map]
"Nebraska": Michigan Theater.< less
(Alexander Payne, 2013). An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son to claim a million-dollar sweepstakes prize.
Times TBA at michtheater.org, Michigan Theater. $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. [map]
Caldecott Club: Saline District Library.< less
Kids in kindergarten and 1st grade invited to listen to picture books, discuss the art and words, and vote for a favorite. Snacks.
4:15-5 p.m., SDL, 555 N. Maple, Saline. Free; preregistration required. 429-5450. [map]
"Kill Your Darlings": Michigan Theater.< less
(John Krokidas, 2013). Dramatic biography about the Beat poets and a 1944 murder that brought them together. Daniel Radcliffe.
Times TBA at michtheater.org, Michigan Theater. $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. [map]
Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.< less
Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri., except Dec. 24, 25, & 31. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Fri.), modern constructed (Thurs.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Sun.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Sun.).
1 p.m. (Sun.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.), Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. $5 (Tues., free; Sun., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map]
"'Twas the Week Before Christmas Storytime": Chelsea District Library.< less
CDL storytellers Miss Jackie and Rosie present a program of holiday stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts for kids ages 3-5 accompanied by a parent.
6-7 p.m., CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistraation required. 475-8732. [map]
Hula Hoop: A2 Aviary.< less
Hoop Dance is a cardio based workout that uses many different muscles of the body. It challenges both the mind and body while you learn moves that require skill, balance, and technique. "Hooping" is fun and challenging and will leave you wanting more.
Please wear comfortable clothing and of course bring your hoop. There will be a limited number of hoops available for those who don't have one.
A2 Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd. $12. (734) 726-0353. email@example.com http://a2aviary.com/offerings/hula-hoop/ [map]
"Ann Arbor East & West Group Runs": Running Fit.< less
Every Thurs. through Dec. 19. Runners of all abilities invited to join a weekly run, 3-8 miles, along varying routes. Snacks provided. Rain/show or shine.
6:30 p.m., Running Fit, 3010 Washtenaw (548-6299) or 5700 Jackson (929-9022). Free. [map]
ACBL Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.< less
Every Thurs. except Dec. 26. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required.
7 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $7. 761-6691. [map]
Ann Arbor Go Club.< less
Every Sun. & Thurs. Players of all skill levels invited to play what's regarded as the world's most difficult board game. No partner necessary. Boards and stones provided.
1-6 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m.-midnight (Thurs.), Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. umich.edu/~goclub. [map]
Gale Benson and Jessica Ryder: The Mix.< less
Thursday 7-8 PM - An acoustic performance (without amplification) of jazz inspired song renderings and improvisation by guitarist Benson and vocalist Ryder.
The Mix, 128 W Michigan, Ypsilanti. Donation. $5. 734-961-8704. firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7diqUHuC4I [map]
Music Program: Chelsea High School.< less
Performances by various student ensembles.
Oct. 21: Fall Festival of Choirs.
Oct. 28: Orchestra Halloween Concert.
Nov. 3: Echoes Concert Band.
Dec. 9: Band and Orchestra Concert.
Dec. 10: Band and Choirs Concert.
Dec. 12: Orchestra Concert.
Dec. 19: Band and Orchestra Pre-Festival Ensemble Concert.
Feb 8: District Solo & Ensemble Vocal Festival. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Feb. 27: Band & Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert.
Mar. 1: "Showcase of Michigan Show Choirs." Performances by CHS Company C and choirs from several other Michigan high schools. $10 in advance at Chelsea Pharmacy and at the door.
Mar. 18: Choir Festival Concert.
Mar. 22 (time TBA): State Band and Orchestra Solo/Ensemble Festival.
Apr. 3: Jazz Band Concert.
Apr. 30: Band & Choir Concerto Concert.
May 22: Band & Orchestra Concert.
7 p.m. (except as noted), CHS auditorium, 740 N. Freer (between Old US-12 and Washington St.), Chelsea. Free unless otherwise noted. 475-4524. [map]
Self Defense Classes: Commando Krav Maga Chelsea.< less
On-going self defense classes using Commando Krav Maga (CKM) tactical techniques. CKM is a reality-based self-defense system utilized by Israeli Special Forces. Students learn the techniques needed to survive violent or aggressive encounters. The primary goal is survival.
The techniques are simple to learn and easy to remember during times of stress:
- Gun disarming
- Knife attacks
- Knife hold-ups
- Chokes & Grabs
- Ground survival
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Attack Psychology
Multiple classes are offered each week and private lessons are available.
Every Mon 730-9pm, Tue 7-8:30pm and Thur 7-830pm. Check our website calendar for class updates!
The instructor, Mike Trester, is a level 6 certified Commando Krav Maga instructor with 23-plus years of law enforcement experience, including over 18 years on the Special Weapons And Tactical team. He is one of 9 CKM instructors holding a level 6 or higher in the United States.
Commando Krav Maga Chelsea, 14495 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea. Monthly fee $60. 734-904-5003. email@example.com www.commandokravmagachelsea.com [map]
Three Men and a Tenor: Encore Musical Theatre Concert Series.< less
Dec. 17-19. This popular Lansing-based quartet presents their "Ha Ha Holiday Show," a mix of comedy and music in a holiday-oriented program of a cappella original tunes and arrangements of popular songs.
7 p.m., Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $25 in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268-6200. [map]
"Introduction to Meditation and Christian Mysticism": Center of Light.< less
Join us for this 6-week introductory course designed for modern-day mystics. Classes include teachings on the inner spiritual path, meditation, soul, light, prayer and blessing. Classes offered on an ongoing rolling basis, join us when you can.
Ann Arbor Center of Light, 200 Huronview Blvd. (N. Main just before Hwy, on left). Free. 734-330-5048. email@example.com http://www.centersoflight.org/annarbor.html [map]
Ann Arbor Ski Club.< less
Dec. 5 & 19. All invited to learn about the club's downhill and cross-country ski and snowboarding outings and other social activities. Refreshments. Must be 21 or older. The Dec. 19 meeting is followed by a holiday dance with a DJ. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate.
7:30-10 p.m., Cobblestone Farm barn, 2781 Packard. $5 (members, free). 786-2237. [map]
"Jerry's Girls": Performance Network Professional Season.< less
Every Thurs.-Sun. (except Nov. 28), Nov. 14-Jan. 5, and Nov. 27. Carla Milarch directs Jerry Herman and Larry Alford's Tony-winning 1985 musical, a cabaret-style revue with large-scale production numbers, tap dancing, and a bit of drag showcasing songs from Herman's musicals, including Hello Dolly!, Mame, La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, and others. Stars Naz Edwards.
7:30 p.m. (Thurs. & Nov. 27), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Nov. 30 & Dec. 14), Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Nov. 14), $24 & $26 (Nov. 15 & 17), $30 & $32 (Nov. 16), and $22 & $24 (Nov. 21). Nov. 22 opening night tickets: $39 & $41 includes reception. After Nov. 22: $27 & $29 (Thurs.), $34 & $36 (Fri. & Sun.), $27 & $29 (Sat. matinee), $39 & $41 (Sat. eve.). $3 discount for seniors age 60 & over. Tickets available in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. $10 student discount in advance, half-price student tickets at the door only. For reservations, call 663-0681; to charge by phone, call 663-0696. [map]
"Songs of the Season": Ypsilanti Community Choir.< less
Ariel Toews-Ricotta directs the choir in a program of holiday songs, highlighted by Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, with harpist Ruth Myers. Preconcert and intermission music by the local jazz quintet Freighthouse Five.
7:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free. 481-9285. [map]
Lyra (Aerial Hoop): A2 Aviary.< less
The Lyra (also known as the aerial hoop, aerial ring or cerceau) is a circular steel apparatus, resembling a hula hoop. It is suspended from the ceiling and can be used static, spinning, or swinging. This class is designed for beginning aerialists to gain confidence and strength in the fundamentals of Lyra. You will learn to get on and off the apparatus unassisted, as well as seated and under the bar poses.
Strength makes it seamless! This is also an excellent conditioning class for established aerialists looking to hone their transitions and perfect their technique, without focusing on choreography.
Be ready to build strength, flexibility, and coordination - not to mention bruises in unusual places…!
$25 per student
Six student maximum
Drop in students are welcome, but registering online will guarantee you a spot in the class!
A2 Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd. $25. (734) 726-0353. email@example.com http://a2aviary.com/offerings/lyra/ [map]
Christmasville: A Holiday Vaudeville: Emergent Arts at The Mix Studio Theater.< less
Christmasville will feature a variety of comics, singers, bad jugglers, acrobats (well sort of) and other holiday eccentrics, as well as the premier of the play-let No Room At The Big Sleep Inn. Khurum Sheikh will MC, and many of the best comics from past shows at The Mix Studio will make one or more appearances, including Marty Smith, Larry Donnelly, Germaine Gebhard, Washboard Floyd, James Boyd, as well as The Flying Zucchini Brothers, Polyethylena from The Ballet Plastique, Pope Tamers Rodrigo and Bert, and Doctor Thuddersplatt the International Orator and Geritologist.
The Mix Studio Theater, 8 N. Washington Street, Ypsilanti. $12 and $10. (734) 985-0875. firstname.lastname@example.com www.emergentarts.com [map]
Finvarra's Wren: The Ark.< less
Traditional Irish, Scottish, English, and Celtic-American dances and carols by this Detroit-area multigenerational quartet led by singer-guitarist Jim Perkins. With Cheryl Burns on bodhran and mountain dulcimer, Alison Perkins on fiddle and whistle, and Asher Perkins on button accordion and concertina. Tonight's show, "Winter Solstice Celebration," features wassails, stories, and music with midwinter themes.
8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $15 in advance the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com) and the ark.org, and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
Nate Fridson: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.< less
Dec. 19-21. Smart, edgy observational humor by this young Detroit comic who specializes in probing autobiographical anecdotes. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served.
8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 10:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 314 E. Liberty. $8 (Thurs.) & $11 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $10 (Thurs.) & $13 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080. [map]


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Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22
Vanderbilt Hall
Picnic tables, free wifi, food, entertainment, & contests!
Traveling in the World of Tomorrow: The Future of Transportation at New York's World's Fairs
July 26 - November 2, 2014
Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 6pm
New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex at Grand Central Terminal
This exhibition shows how the past, present and future of transportation was depicted at two monumental events 50 and 75 years ago.
On Paper/ Grand Central at 100
September 27, 2013 – September 2014
Lightboxes, Grand Central Terminal Dining Concourse
On Paper- Grand Central at 100, featuring the work of four noted contemporary artists working with cut paper, is the latest and last offering in a year-long series of exhibitions organized by MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design mounted to celebrate the historic Centennial of Grand Central Terminal.
Taiwan Excellence Showcase
October 21 – 25, 2014
Vanderbilt Hall, West Side
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Enjoying some outdoor bonding time with your son or daughter, courtesy of a Father-Child Fishing Class at .
The class, which will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 27, is open to children ages 5 and older. The free course will be held at the Holland Lake Shelter in Lebanon Hills. Registration is required.


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La Liga
Is It Okay to Root For Germany?
July 07, 2010
There was nothing German in my grandparents house. My grandfather would spit when we passed by the Mercedes dealer near our town. My grandmother -- an otherwise incredibly tolerant woman -- lost the ability to forgive on the day the last letter arrived from the old country. I began this World Cup pulling for the United States and England. I assumed Spain would win. I had spent the last two years watching the EPL and La Liga every weekend. I don't think I watched a single Bundesliga match during that time.
What's in Rooney's Future?
June 19, 2010
I fell in love with soccer watching the English Premier League. Up early every Saturday and Sunday to watch the matches on cable, admiring Lampard's steadiness, Gerrard's will to win, Rooney's excellence, Ashley Cole's daring runs. I admire the pinball they play in La Liga, but I'm passionate about the EPL. Give me the blood, sweat, and tears--I will choose craft over artistry every time. And so even as I root for the Americans in this Cup, I have a soft spot for the Three Lions. And today my heart aches a little. In its own way England's performance yesterday was as shocking as the U.S.
Hemon on Messi
June 07, 2010
One of the most compelling narratives of the tournament will surely revolve around reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi and whether he can transfer his brilliance with Barca onto the international stage for Argentina. Aleksandar Hemon wrote about Messi (and the help he gets from his teammates) in April for TNR: This column was supposed to be about Messi, as he seems to be having a perfect season. He has scored 40 goals for Barca in his 45 appearances, 27 in La Liga alone.
Barca Lounging
April 19, 2010
In the run-up to the first goal in the recent game between Real Madrid and Barcelona—known around the world as El Classico—Lionel Messi, currently the best player in the world by a long shot, was fouled and knocked down, only to get up quickly, receive the ball, and pass it on to Xavi, who returned it with a sublime chip over the hapless heads of Real's defense—and while Raul Albiol* thrashed around as though about to speak in tongues trying to stop him, Messi scored with a shot that simultaneously looked clumsy and exactly perfect.


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This ridge is sandstone as like most of the rock at Horsetooth Reservoir, and holds a number of very good bouldering problems. This ridge faces the West, therefore is in the shade in the morning hours and in the sun in the afternoon. This area's parking lot is also usually busy for the fact that the shoreline trail start's here and is popular with biker's and hiker's.
Getting There
The easiest way to get to this area is to refer to directions to Rotary Park. From Rotary Park drive North roughly two miles to a dirt parking lot on the left hand side of the road [immediately] before a curve in the road that leads you across the third dam. If you reach the dam or are crossing the dam you've gone to far. From the parking lot hike directly West for 25 feet and downclimb a suitable section of the ridge. Head to the South and you will find bouldering [problems] all along this ridge.
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Best advice? Time, self-improvement, self-focus, patience and presence. Read "The Power of Now" by Eckart Tolle. If you actually understand the concepts in that book, it may change your life forever, making you happier than you've ever been (only if you genuinely, deeply understand the book's contents).


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Obama's Border Crisis: Facilitating Child Trafficking
Why Obama Did the Prisoner Swap — on The Glazov Gang
The Southern Poverty Law Center Stands Up for Hamas
Daniel Greenfield, a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the Freedom Center, is a New York writer focusing on radical Islam. He is completing a book on the international challenges America faces in the 21st century.
Pragmatism, Obama and the Bergdahl Swap
Caroline Glick is the Director of the David Horowitz Freedom Center's Israel Security Project and the Senior Contributing Editor of The Jerusalem Post. For more information on Ms. Glick's work, visit carolineglick.com.
Obama's Manufactured Crisis at the Border
Michael Cutler is a retired Senior Special Agent of the former INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) whose career spanned some 30 years. He served as an Immigration Inspector, Immigration Adjudications Officer and spent 26 years as an agent who rotated through all of the squads within the Investigations Branch. For half of his career he was assigned to the Drug Task Force. He has testified before well over a dozen congressional hearings, provided testimony to the 9/11 Commission as well as state legislative hearings around the United States and at trials where immigration is at issue. He hosts his radio show, "The Michael Cutler Hour," on Friday evenings on BlogTalk Radio. His personal website is http://michaelcutler.net/.
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The MLS playoffs are here, and they are quite an interesting beast indeed. There is very little symmetry between the rounds, and things don't really get started with the top clubs until the first round of play in games has gone through. However, there are always teams lurking in the middle portion of the table that have snuck into the playoffs and then got hot in the playoffs to win the whole thing, such as Real Salt Lake in 2009 and the Colorado Rapids just a year later. Since then we've seen a bit of dominance from the Galaxy (and recurring finals performances from the Houston Dynamo), but this year seems primed for a new set of finals participants.
The MLS playoffs use a strange structure. The top five teams in each conference (East and West) qualify for the playoffs, and the fourth and fifth best team square off against each other in these playoff games. The winners play two legged series against the first seed in each conference, while the second and third seeds play each other in a similar two legged series. The winners face off in two legged conference final. The conference finals winners, now equipped with berths in next year's CONCACAF Champion's League, face off in the finals. The finals pare down to a single leg, played at the venue of the team that had the better record in the regular season.
The two play in games will be Montreal at Houston in the East and Colorado at Seattle in the west. The winners of these games will join the six teams that have already qualified for the conference semifinals that will take place over the weekend. Below, I offer brief profiles of the four teams in the play-in games, with profiles of the other six coming later in the week.
Houston Dynamo
Record: 14-11-9 (51 points) 4th in East
Key Players: LM Brad Davis, CM Ricardo Clark, GK Tally Hall
Form: Houston started off the season solidly but has struggled for most of the second half of the year. Part of this is due to the commitment of some of their top players to international duty (Davis & Garcia) and part of it is just that the team is in a funk at the moment.
Brief Description: The Houston Dynamo are known for three things: being nearly invincible at home, strong set piece taking and being defensively solid. While these continue to be their hallmarks this year, Houston has struggled at all three this year. Their record home field winning steak was snapped this year, and while Will Bruin has replaced Brian Ching as the team's target forward, the offense has not been that great this year. Bruin himself has struggled, but more importantly neither Giles Barnes nor Omar Cummings has truly stepped up as a speedy forward to pair alongside him. Defensively, they miss Geoff Cameron but are still above average (though not by all that much). They are unlikely to advance far in the playoffs, but with the play-in game at home, they have a good enough chance of getting to the Conference Semifinals.
Montreal Impact
Record: 14-13-7 (49 points) 5th in East
Key Players: F Marco DiVaio, D Alessandro Nesta, M Patrice Bernier
Form: Montreal started off this season really hot, but has since struggled and is largely limping in to the playoffs.
Brief Description: Montreal is defined by its two aging Italians: Marco DiVaio and Alessandro Nesta. Montreal's defense has been solid every game Nesta has played, but Nesta has struggled with fitness for much of the year and may not even be fit for the playoffs. Offensively, Montreal's offense benefits from the space created by the way DiVaio stretches the feild. He will position himself just onside of the last centerback, ready to receive a ball played over the top. This tactic both creates opportunities on goal for DiViao while stretching the field for Montreal's other attackers, a solid group that includes Felipe Martins and Justin Mapp. If Nesta plays, they could be a really difficult team to beat in the playoffs. If not, it is unlikely that they could make it to the conference finals even if they got by Houston.
Seattle Sounders
Record: 15-12-7 (52 points) 4th in West
Key Players: DM Ozzie Alonso, F Eddie Johnson, GK Michael Gspurning
Form: This has been a season of extremes for Seattle. They started out poorly, looked like world beaters halfway through the season and then ended up going on a losing streak to close out the year. Personally, I think it's that they got a bit of the old Spurs stink on them after buying Clint Dempsey from Tottenham.
Brief Description: Seattle have struggled with injuries and international callups all season long so it is difficult to really know how good this team is. At their best, they are able to dominate possession and threaten with fast forwards like Obafemi Martins and Eddie Johnson, but when Ozzie Alonso struggles, so do the Sounders. Both Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins have been struggling with fitness as have key members of the Sounders defense. Because of this, I really don't know what to expect from them. Any result between play in game elimination and MLS champions wouldn't surprise me. If pushed, I would lead towards play-in game elimination.
Colorado Rapids
Record: 14-11-9 (51 points) 5th in West
Key Players: F Gabby Torres, LB Chris Klute, CB Drew Moor
Form: Colorado started out the season in a funk, but recovered. They went on a hot streak midway through the year that saw them near the top of the table in the West but have since regressed to the mean. They ended the season pretty much alternating wins and losses, a fair enough set of results for a midtable squad.
Brief Description: Defense is going to be one of the stronger aspects for Colorado. Colorado's centerback pairing remains unchanged from their 2010 squad, while fullback Chris Klute and goalkeeper Clint Irwin have been two of MLS' biggest surprises this year. Despite the squad having been hurt by injury for much of the year, Colorado still have only 38 goals scored against them, good enough for tied second in the West after Portland's 33. Offensively, they feature some dangerous attackers including speedy rookie DeShorn Brown and their fist designated player in club history Gabby Torres. The latter took a while to get accustomed to MLS, failing to record his first goal until October 5th. However, Torres has scored three goals in his last three games, so he is getting used to MLS right in time for the playoffs. If you wanted to make an underdog pick for MLS champions this year, you could do far worse than picking Colorado.
I'll have previews up for the rest of the playoff teams before the semifinals start this weekend. An aside, I'm a bit busy this week, so if any of you would like to help me out by writing a preview for one of the other six teams in the playoffs (I'll handle the rest), I'd love to take volunteers.


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By: Cole Miller
A former Lincoln police officer leaves her jail cell to appear in court on a new charge. Cassandra Briggs, who stole thousands of dollars from the "Santa Cop" charity, faces more time behind bars.
This time, she's accused of felony forgery, for falsely reporting that her ATM card was stolen and used.
"The defendant reported on October 17th of 2012 that her ATM card from Bank of the West had been stolen while she was incarcerated," Deputy County Attorney Holly Parsley said.
Prosecutors say that it wasn't stolen though. In fact, they say Briggs had a conversation with her mother back in June of 2012 and sent her the debit card and PIN number and told her to withdraw money.
They're using phone records to back up their case. A total of two transactions amounting to $606 was taken out of the account. That's when Briggs filed a fraud affidavit with the bank.
However, she's pleading no contest to the charge.
"Briggs, on the information you provided me, I find that you understand your rights, that you understand the consequences of waiving those rights and that your waiver was free and voluntary, therefore I accept it," District Judge Karen Flowers said.
Before the forgery charge, in an interview with Channel 8 Eyewitness News last April, Briggs said she wishes she would've seeked help for her financial problems.
"I think if I would have reached out to my family or anyone in the union, the police department...I think I would have gotten that help," Briggs said.
Briggs is currently serving 2 to 5 years for stealing from "Santa cop." She faces up to another 5 years for this most current charge. She'll be sentenced April 30th.
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You may recall that the other day I asked if the "Gaels" deserved as high a seed as Gonzaga. My answer at that time was no, but of course, the proof is in the pudding. And if you're a St Mary's fan, the pudding tastes like fecal matter.
More specifically, what I mean is that Pur-due dropped a Turd-ewwww all over their Saint Hairy Gael-faces.
And did you know Purdue was only the sixth-best team in the Big Ten? And somehow WE ALMOST BEAT THE BEST TEAM IN THE BIG TEN, MICHIGAN STATE????? huh. aint' that somethin'!!! I guess instead of a "seventh seed" St Marys should have been "NIT'd"Of course I'm joking around a bit in this post, and I'm having a little fun, but in all seriousness Purdue really did put a beatdown on st marys and they deserve to be in the NIT, if that.
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German Verb Guide > Subjunctive I > Subjunctive II
An Introduction to the German Subjunctive
Konjunktiv I und II
The German subjunctive mood (der Konjunktiv) comes in two varities: (1) Subjunctive I (present subjunctive) and (2) Subjunctive II (past subjunctive). Despite their nicknames, it is important to understand that the subjunctive (in English or German) is a verb mood, not a verb tense. Both the so-called "past" and "present" subjunctive forms can be used in various tenses in German. Later we'll explain the differences between the two German subjunctive moods.
What is the Konjunktiv?
What does the subjunctive actually do? You'll find subjunctive verb forms and expressions in almost any language, including English and German. The subjunctive mood is designed to convey a message. The message can vary, but the subjunctive is telling you that a statement is not just a plain fact (the "indictative" mood), that there may be some doubt, or something is contrary to reality. In English, when we say, "If I were you...," the verb form "were" is subjunctive and it conveys a message: I am not you, but... (The indicative form would be the rather unlikely "I am you.") Other examples of the subjunctive in English:
- "If we only had the money, we could..."
- "That would be a crazy thing to do."
- "God save the Queen!"
- "They insist that she go."
- "Be that as it may."
- "He said he would not do that."
Which of the two subjunctive forms is more important for students learning German? Both of course! But the Subjunctive II is used more in conversational German than Subjunctive I. In fact, the past subjunctive is very common in daily German. It is found in many common expressions (ich möchte..., I would like...) and is used to express doubt or politeness. But we'll discuss all that when we get to the Subjunctive II lesson. Let's start with number one, the somewhat easier Subjunctive I.
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Life In Bloom
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With wisdom and refreshing clarity, Kathy Dickey interweaves
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"I will measure time in earth blooms until I have caught the whole
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jacs offers inspired and affordable cuisine influenced by rustic European flavors, in a lively and casual setting.
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As a high school student, I am getting my start on running early. There may be people that are better than me on my High School Cross Country team, but I enjoy running, getting physically fit and the atmosphere of running.
My running journey started around 5th grade when I would run with the middle school cross country team once a week. 90% of people in my school thought running is boring and that there is no point to it. I improved throughout my years in middle school as I ran with the middle school. Once they cancelled the middle school cross country program, I took it onto myself to become a quality runner because I knew that is something I wanted to do in my future.
When I got into my last year of middle school (8th grade), we did the annual fitness training that included the mile race. I started off in 1st place but was closely followed by another runner. I ended up with a 5:45 8th grade time which was my PR (personal record) at the time.
I entered myself into the High School program after 8th grade and was the 3/4th top Freshman runner for my team. I had a great year and my best 5k time was around 18:30. My high school XC coach is one amazing dude. He was an All-state XC and track running back in the day, he is an Ironman athlete right now and is a correction officer so he works he with amazing intensity, but we improve. Team Dinners are the best part about cross country because you get to eat lots of food and bond with your teammates.
I just finished up with my Sophomore season of cross country and had another successful season. This season was a lot like last season, except I improved a couple seconds on my 5k time. Most importantly, this season really showed me that I love to run and I want to run multiple marathons after getting out of high school.
My love of running has taking me pretty far. I started my own running blog and that has gone really successful (Note: I would love to write for Stride Nation :-)...
But anyways, everyone should run! and run! and run! and RUN!


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'Hatfields & McCoys' feud rages on via DVD
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(★★★ out of four): This History Channel miniseries picked up 16 Emmy nominations last month, including nods for stars Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton and Mare Winningham. Costner plays Anse, patriarch of the Hatfields, who is better known as Devil. Hatfield and Randall McCoy, played by Bill Paxton, lived only a few miles from each other on either side of the Kentucky-West Virginia border. They served together during the Civil War and that's where the first seeds of the long-running feud were sewn. Although they don't have a lot of scenes together, some of the best moments are when Costner and Paxton share the screen. The two veteran actors show a deep understanding of their roles as men who both hate and admire each other. The miniseries has a few slow moments, but it is a compelling story of how hatred can grow over generations. The DVD includes the original version before it had to be cut for time on television. 290 minutes; not rated.
(Not reviewed): "LOL" was supposed to represent a big step for Miley Cyrus' movie career as she attempts to mature beyond her saccharine sweet image as Disney's Hannah Montana. Instead, executives at Lionsgate weren't confident they could successfully market the picture and opened it in just seven cities May 4. This week, the film arrived on DVD and Blu-ray with even less fanfare. An English-language adaptation of the hit 2008 French film of the same name, "LOL" is about teen romance in the age of texting and social media. The picture's sophisticated tone is set in one of its first scenes when Cyrus takes a shower while her mother, played by Demi Moore, takes a bath in the same room. The two have a frank talk about sexuality after Moore's character notices that her naked daughter has had a Brazilian wax. The film centers on Cyrus' character, named Lola, but features a series of interwoven tales involving teenagers. 97 minutes; PG-13 for mature thematic content involving teen sexuality, drug and alcohol use, and language.
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Top The `Least Desired Celebrity Neighbor' List; Kimye Wedding Spoiler
By Tony Sokol | December 29, 2013 02:56 PM EST
Kanye West has another number one hit on his hands, but Kim Kardashian might not be too thrilled with it. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are in the middle of making their wedding plans which should turn out to be a royal affair. But once Kim Kardashian goes West, where will the newlyweds live. Zillow, the biggest real estate broker, might help them find a place. But what will the neighbors say? Kim and Kanye hit the top of the "Least Desired Celebrity Neighbor" list.
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Zillow Chief Marketing Officer Amy Bohutinsky said "No one wants to live next door to a family who has cameras following them everywhere and seems to seek out as much attention as possible. However, with more than one-third of surveyed Americans preferring a non-celebrity neighbor, what remains clear is that many people don't want to live next to any celebrity, regardless of why they are famous."
Jimmy Fallon hit the top of the Most Desired Celebrity Neighbor list. Maybe Kimye should move next door to him.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding may or may not be at the Palace of Versailles, depending on which reports your read, but it will prove to be a royal outing and I'm going to go out on a limb and make a guaranteed prediction.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's wedding date hasn't been officially annoKanye West and Kim Kardashian's wedding date hasn't been officially announced, but it recently surfaced that Kimye planned to tie the knot at the Palace of Versailles.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are supposedly planning to marry like royalty in one of the world's most opulent palaces.
E! News didn't buy that. They quote a Kim Kardashian rep who said castle plans were "absolutely false."
What followed was more speculation and corroboration from the press that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian did indeed want to get married at the Palace of Versailles.
Of course, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Sure Kim Kardashian and Kanye West want a royal wedding. She's rich. He's rich. They're both famous. And they probably did look at France's famed Palace of Versailles. That didn't mean they signed they anything. Don't cut that cake yet.
Us Weekly quoted a source as saying "Kanye has never been married and wants a big [wedding]." Another source said "They are not working with a budget."
Us Weekly also quoted sources saying Kim and Kanye hired Sharon Sacks, one of the biggest wedding planner-to-the-stars under the stars to plan the event. Sacks plans all the Kardashian parties.
That adds up to a castle. Right?
Say what you want about the press, and I do, they know how to milk it.
And so do we. I've SEO'd enough. So, here's the SPOILER. We know where they're NOT having it. Here's the hint.
It's not going to be at Burger King or the local McDonald's. Not at Charlie Brown's.
I guarantee it.
If I'm wrong, I'll never write about Kim and Kanye again. I promise.
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House of Win: Netflix's House of Cards experiment appears to be working: the Internet movie and TV distributor announced that its new original show is the most popular TV show streaming on its site right now. Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos announced the news at a media conference, saying the company was "thrilled" at how many people have been watching the Kevin Spacey political drama since its Feb. 1 debut. Netflix paid $100 million to produce two seasons of the David Fincher-directed series. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Making a Killing: AMC has landed a major star for its third season reboot of the resurrected drama The Killing. Peter Sarsgaard will co-star as a death row inmate inching closer to his execution. Tom Seward is a violent criminal who has been in and out of the system since he was 10 years old. [TVLine]
The Marlboro Man Returns: Gary Cole is heading back to The Good Wife. The actor will reprise his role as ballistics expert and Diane Lockhart's sometime-love interest Kurt McVeigh in an upcoming episode. He'll assist the Lockhart Gardner team with a case later this season. [TV Guide]
Pilot Season: Hollywood made plenty of hires today as it continued to add cast members to its in-production TV pilots. The L Word star Jennifer Beals will reunite with her old showrunner in Fox's California surfer drama Venice as the head of one of the beach town's most famous families. Virginia Madsen will star as the McCoy family matriarch in NBC's modern-day drama about the famous Hatfield and McCoy family feud. Former ABC Family star Skyler Samuels (The Nine Lives of Chloe King) will lead NBC's drama Bloodline, about a young girl struggling between two warrior families while living in present-day suburbia. The Mindy Project love interest Tommy Dewey will co-star in Seth MacFarlane's new live-action Fox comedy Dads. Over on cable, Matthew Goode will play a confidante of the pope in Showtime's drama pilot Vatican. [Deadline, TVLine, Deadline, TVLine, Deadline]
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After assisting thousands of students in achieving their goals for more than 75 years, Old Dominion University staff will get help realizing their own dreams, thanks to a new fund set up by President Roseann Runte that will provide time off and funding for deserving employees to pursue a long-held dream.
Runte announced the new recognition program, the Staff Dream Fund, at her annual State of the University address Aug. 23. It will launch in spring 2008.
"We all have dreams," Runte said. "Universities help students, faculty and researchers achieve their dreams. I wanted to offer an opportunity for staff to do the same. I believe that by helping each other we will improve our society. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to do something special for those who work with us daily and who are so dedicated to the success of our students and our university."
The new program will provide monetary awards of $2,000 to $4,000 and up to five days' paid time off each year for a staff member to fulfill a long-held dream -- pursuing studies in an area unrelated to work, travelling to another country or visiting family far away, for example. The awards are not intended to address personal hardship situations, emergencies or job-related professional development.
Full-time classified employees and full-time administrative and professional faculty who have worked at the university for a minimum of five years are eligible. Applicants must also have satisfactory or higher performance evaluations and no active disciplinary actions. Applications will be due to the Human Resources Department in February, with a winner being announced in April and funding made available in June.
Applicants must submit a package that includes:
*a letter stating the dream, the reasons for it and a budget;
*a letter of support from a direct supervisor indicating the candidate is a valuable and meritorious employee;
*a letter of support from an Old Dominion colleague;
*a brief resume;
*a statement of intent to remain at Old Dominion for the foreseeable future.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of representatives from the Hourly and Classified Employees Association and the Association of University Administrators, the offices of Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, Development, Alumni Relations, Institutional Advancement, Research and Student Affairs, and the President's Office.
The program is privately funded through an endowment. Depending upon the amount of funding available each year, more than one recipient may be selected.
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The girls took second place at the sections meet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at Afton Alps, just one point behind Blake.
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The main key will be field position. I have a feeling this game is going to be a defensive struggle that will be decided by a field goal. In order for us to win the field position battle here are the keys.
1. The defensive line with Robert Quinn, Chris Long and company need to get into Jay Cutler's grill and keep him on his back. If we can get him all riled up and yelling at the O-Line again, the wheels to their offense will wind up falling off.
2. Cortland Finnegan needs to get under Brandon Marshall's skin. Marshall is already aware of what "The Co-Finn" can do and he is already a hot head. I believe Marshall's psyche is already there for the taking.
3. With the heat the D-Line can put on on the Bears offense, Cutler just might be coaxed into bad off balance throws that will wind up in the hands of the Rams secondary and some drives being started on the Bears side of the field. One of those INT's being returned for a TD just might be the straw that breaks the camels back.
4. Our punter Johnny Hekker needs to come out and show the league why he was up for Rookie of the Week by booming some punts and pinning the Bears close to the goal line.
5. Greg Zuerlein needs to have the game of his life with kickoffs that lead to touchbacks and nailing his field goals. When it's said and done, Young GZ needs to be up for rookie of the week credentials.
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A memorial garden opened today to permanently remember the lives of fallen officers, PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes.
A memorial garden opened today to permanently remember the lives of fallen officers, PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes.
A garden in memory of two police officers who were killed while on duty will be opened today.
The family of PC Nicola Hughes have paid tribute to their 'beautiful' daughter.
People who were at PC Nicola Hughes's funeral in Manchester have been telling Granada Reports why they felt compelled to attend her funeral.
Thousands of people flocked into Manchester city centre to watch the funeral cortege go by - standing alongside police officers from other parts of the UK.
Officers from Greater Manchester were joined by colleagues from other UK forces. Hear what they had to say at PC Nicola Hughes's funeral.Read the full story
Mourners have attended the funeral mass of PC Nicola Hughes in Manchester Cathedral.
She was killed on a routine call with her colleague PC Fiona Bone, whose funeral is tomorrow.
Thousands of members of the public also paid their respects, answering an appeal for people to stand shoulder to shoulder with officers as the funeral cortege passed by on its way to Manchester Cathedral.
Greater Manchester Police colleague PC Tracy Miskell paid a moving tribute to her friend PC Nicola Hughes at Manchester Cathedral.
Police chaplain Keith Stewart said PC Hughes was born at the Royal Oldham Hospital in 1988, attended Saddleworth High School and went on to study at Huddersfield University before joining the police.
He asked mourners to "remember a vibrant young woman" who was a green belt in karate but also enjoyed looking after her nails and hair and who still had "something of the little girl about her".
Thousands of police officers from across the UK joined members of the public for the funeral of PC Nicola Hughes in Manchester.Read the full story
Deansgate in Manchester city centre is now closed as members of the public join police on the route of the funeral procession of PC Nicola Hughes.
The ensign of Greater Manchester Police flies at half mast above Manchester Cathedral ahead of the funeral of PC Nicola Hughes.
Police officers from across the country have been deployed on Deansgate. These two officers are from Sussex Police.
Deansgate has been closed between Quay Street and Manchester Cathedral ahead of the funeral of PC Nicola Hughes. It will reopen at 15:00.
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Only Kanye West could cause a fashion frenzy and crash a website by releasing a $120 plain white T-shirt. The style-obsessed hip hop star's collaboration with minimalist French label A.P.C. launched in the U.S. at 10 a.m. Sunday, and within mere seconds the collection was sold out and the A.P.C. site was down. But fear not, Yeezy fans: the site is back up and running, and seven items are available for pre-order, to be delivered when the collection is back in stock.
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Busy Philipps Chats With Ellen DeGeneres About Naming Her Kids
Busy Philipps spoke with Ellen DeGeneres on "The Ellen Show" this week. During the interview she opened up about how she decided on names for her two daughters!
Busy and her husband picked out the names Birdie and Cricket for their daughters, but both kids have different nicknames they are called by!
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The Lions have used second-round picks on WRs in back-to-back drafts, but could the position again be an offseason need?
Marijuana charge against Lions DT Fairley dismissed
A misdemeanor marijuana charge against Lions DT Nick Fairley was dismissed on Tuesday.
Lions place WR Young on I.R.
The Lions placed WR Titus Young on injured reserve and signed S Tyrell Johnson and WR Kris Durham.
NFC North Spin cycle: Bears' skid is boosting Packers
The Packers have nosed back into the division lead after a victory over the Vikings and a Bears defeat at home to the Seahawks.
Lions lose WR Broyles to torn ACL
Lions WR Ryan Broyles tore the ACL in his right knee in Sunday's loss to the Colts and will undergo surgery, head coach Jim Schwartz announced.
Colts stun Lions on Luck's game-winner
Andrew Luck threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Donnie Avery with no time left to lift the Colts to a dramatic 35-33 comeback win over the Lions.
Lions DT Suh fined $30,000 for kick
The NFL fined Lions DT Ndamukong Suh $30,000 for his kick to the groin of Texans QB Matt Schaub in last Thursday's game.
Goodell says Suh's intent very difficult to judge
Roger Goodell and NFL officials looked at Ndamukong Suh's latest infamous act on the field, but couldn't determine if it was intentional.
Lions can't get out of their own way
After spending Thanksgiving on the sidelines at Ford Field, PFW publisher Hub Arkush offers his thoughts on two of the game's more controversial plays.
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The Bears are back in control of the NFC North after beating the Vikings soundly and watching the Giants shut down the Packers on Sunday night.
NFL will not suspend Lions DT Suh; fine possible
The NFL will not suspend Lions DT Ndamukong Suh for Thursday's incident involving Texans QB Matt Schaub, according to league spokesman Greg Aiello.
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The NFL announced the Week 14 and Week 15 schedules on Monday and there will be no changes.
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The rule that negated using video replay to confirm a Texans TD will be re-examined immediately, NFL director of football operations Ray Anderson said.
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The Packers ground out a win at Detroit, leaving the Lions with plenty of work to do to get back into the playoff race.
Suh has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team, replacing San Francisco's Justin Smith.||||||| The 49ers advanced to the Super Bowl on Sunday with a win over Atlanta. Suh was initially selected as an alternate. He becomes the third Detroit player picked for the Pro Bowl, the team's most since also having three selected to the 2005 game. Suh, wide receiver Calvin Johnson and long snapper Don Muhlbach are on this year's team. Johnson was selected as a starter but is not expected to play.
Suh was fined $30,000 by the NFL on Wednesday, but says he didn't kick Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub on purpose. That's why Suh insisted he doesn't need to apologize to Schaub.||||||| Suh spoke to reporters Wednesday for the first time since his left cleat connected with Schaub's groin area in Detroit's loss to Houston last Thursday. Suh has dodged another suspension from the league for his latest questionable move on the field.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says it's very difficult for the league to judge whether Suh intended to kick Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in the groin area. Suh was on his chest after being taken down by an offensive lineman last Thursday and extended his left foot to hit Schaub below the belt.||||||| Goodell met with reporters before speaking at a Lions charity event Tuesday night, a day after the league decided it wouldn't suspend Suh. Goodell says he hasn't spoken to Suh about the play but that the league's football operations staff is in the process of speaking to the player about it. Goodell says the league will decide whether Suh will be fined within the next few days.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was issued a traffic citation by a police officer who said he saw Suh driving fast and passing cars from the right lane of a suburban Detroit roadway. The Lathrup Village officer gave Suh a ticket on Nov. 15 for driving without due care and caution.||||||| Police Chief William Armstrong tells The Associated Press on Tuesday he's not sure the citation will hold up. Armstrong says he watched video footage of Suh's driving that day and thinks "the charge doesn't fit." Suh has been sued for $1 million by a woman who claims she was injured when Suh was in a car crash last December in Portland, Ore., and he was accused of sideswiping another driver in suburban Dearborn earlier this year.
The NFL has decided not to suspend Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for his actions against Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub. League spokesman Greg Aiello announced the decision Monday on his Twitter account, adding the "incident" will be reviewed for a potential fine.||||||| Suh's left cleat connected with Schaub's groin area after he threw a pass in the first quarter of last Thursday's game. The defensive tackle was on his chest after being taken down by an offensive lineman and extended his left foot to hit Schaub below the belt. Suh was suspended for two games a year ago after he was ejected for stomping on the right arm of Green Bay offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith during a game on Thanksgiving.


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CATEGORIES MoviesAnyone who has visited Florida's Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park knows what a wholly immersive experience it is. From the wand shop to the butter beer, everything has been lovingly recreated from J.K. Rowling's influential books. Universal has just announced that next year, the Wizarding World will be joined by another area devoted to Harry Potter -- in another park altogether -- and linked via the Hogwarts Express train. Sounds downright magical.
The plan is that, in 2014, a Diagon Alley expansion will open in Universal Studios, which is an entirely different park than Islands of Adventure. The Diagon Alley expansion will feature a host of new shops and restaurants (including a larger wand shop and a boutique modeled after the Weasley brothers' gag shop) and an area that replicates the London waterfront. What's more is the centerpiece of this new area will be a rollercoaster housed inside of Gringotts, the goblin bank that's guarded by a ferocious dragon.
But the coolest part of the whole project might be the Hogwarts Express. Ever since a stationary version of the train that transports Harry and his crew to Hogwarts was parked in the Wizarding World, guests have been clamoring to hop aboard and take a magical train ride. Those wishes will come true with this expansion, with a Hogwarts Express train ride that travels between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure (who knows how ticketing will work with this, but they'll figure it out).
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Lock the doors, board up the windows, and hide your loved ones. Omega Tom Hanks is coming to town and he's bringing his entire balance-destroying moveset with him.
Before the Hanksocalypse, Jesse Gregory, Adam Milecki, and Mike Bachmann huddled together to chat about video games for their last moments on Earth. Adam and Jesse obsess over XCOM: Enemy Unknown and spread a little more Tokyo Jungle love (this time with co-op!). Mike gives us the lowdown on EA Origin's coupon debacle while telling us about Mugen, the open fighting engine that's over a decade old.
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Tarnation chronicles Jonathans chaotic upbringing, focusing on his relationship with his mentally-ill mother, Renee. Caouettes documentary-style film mixes pop culture references with footage shot over the course of 20 years to create an incredibly touching story of a dysfunctional family and the undying love that binds a mother and son.
How much of a struggle was it for you to decide to put your life on display with this film?
I have to say that its been an emotional roller coaster. It really has, and it still is. I mean, it would be a very hypocritical statement if I said, Oh, everythings fine. It was cathartic and now Im ready to move on. Its still crazy. It still wakes me up in the middle of the night with butterflies in my stomach, sort of pondering what it is that Ive actually done here.
I think, ultimately, its a beautiful thing. I think its a very poignant story that needed to get out there. Between my mother and I, we always knew that we had a really, just sort of vital, urgent story that had to get out there. I just never realized it was going to be by way of the real McCoy footage that was kind of hovering under my nose the whole time.
Its been a beautiful thing. Its been a nice calling card, too, career-wise. Im sort of an out-of-nowhere filmmaker. The film has been embraced by such amazing people and of course endorsed with the names of [executive producer] Gus Van Sant and [executive producer] John Cameron Mitchell. But its been very, very daunting. Im a newbie neophyte in all of this. I was a doorman before all this happened (laughing). Anything that was ever going to happen like this in this world of how this film was catapulted to where it is, it was always on a sort of delusional level. It was never actualized. At best, if the film was ever made, or if anything I was going to do utilizing this footage was ever made, at best I thought it would be on a video projector somewhere in a hole in the wall in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. But I never in a million, trillion years anticipated this sort of response ever. Its just an amazing thing.
Will the success and critical acclaim that came with Tarnation be a tough thing to live up to with your second film? Where do you go from here?
Oh yeah, there are so many things I want to do. Theres actually a few possibilities in the works of doing one and/or two remakes of two very intensely popular rock musicals from the 70s that were plays and then turned into films. Its that time again to revisit the stories for an updated version, perhaps, which would be cool.
I definitely want to dabble in all kinds of genres of film. I dont want to sell out too quickly. I dont want to succumb to the Hollywood system. As a matter of fact, I would really love to sort of remain in the D.I.Y. world of things and still just stay on my computer and try and do a few things.
One of the other things that I was wanting to do, which will probably, inevitably, realistically be my next project is Im taking three films that were all made in succession between the years of 1973 and 1977 and they all star this one actress, who actually assumes the same aesthetic throughout all of the films - even right down to her hair length and accent. And my fantasy is to basically get all three of these films free of underscore and free of music, and re-augment them and re-mix them into a new two hour film thats going to evoke a completely different story. Inadvertently talking to David Lynchs producer about it out at the Cannes Film Festival, I said, This is sort of like a one day thing I want to do to get back to the MIX Film Festival for kick-starting Tarnation. Like an under the gun, off the record, no distribution rights inferred, like a 'Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story' kind of thing. And he got so excited about it that he actually wants to come on as producer.
PAGE 2: Jonathan Caouette on Capturing His Life on Video and Editing "Tarnation"


text: Colt signed with the Raiders today. Ironically, he will be backing up Jason Campbell once again. I really hope he does well in the preseason and plays to his potential this time around. Personally, I think that he'll make the final 53 man roster in Oakland. I mean he's on the Raiders now... if Jamarcus Russell was good enough to start for 2 seasons in Oakland, Colt Brennan is definitely good enough to stick around and play 2nd or 3rd string QB.