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This post won't be as long as the forever-taking reveal of Mom & Dad's dining room that I posted last week, but I thought this idea was one of those perfect and simple tips that's prime for the sharin'. So that's what I'm doing. This past winter, Mom scored a pretty good deal on an outdoor dining set and umbrella. Only issue was, the cushions had seen better days. So she went to a local home store called At Home, and picked up some inexpensive outdoor cushions to replace them. I can't say … [Read more...]
How to Tile a Kitchen Backsplash
Yesterday, I covered my timeline for getting the kitchen backsplash covered in subway tile. Tile that is still radiating all of those wonderful "damn, I look GOOD" vibes all over it. And as promised, here are the full DIY details I learned, tools I used, and some handy tips for executing a subway tile backsplash of your own. Fair warning: this is a long post. So go ahead and run to the bathroom, and then come back (and while you're at it, grab some coffee). If you've got crossed legs … [Read more...]
How to Smooth Countertop Edges with a Router
My new walnut butcher block countertop came unfinished. That also means that the corners on every end of my new counters were not only unsanded, but very sharp. For Christmas, Dad got me a palm router... complete with a set of bits to play with. And true to form, I waited until there was a BIG project to try her out (don't get me wrong though; I was VERY happy to see that router under our tree last year. Enough that Mom thought it was hilarious to see her eldest daughter hugging the box … [Read more...]
Picture Frame Molding Challenges: Outlets and Windows
When it comes to molding, working around the obstacles of the room (like outlets, windows, or even the room not having perfectly level walls) is the biggest challenge. In my dining room's picture molding project, I faced all three. Here's how I got around them. Spacing First, let's start with spacing rules in general. While researching this project online, I learned that there is no hard and fast rule for how far apart these boxes should be. They often range from about 2¾ to 4 inches … [Read more...]
How to Keep a Paint Brush From Drying Out (and save $)
Over the last few years, I've become somewhat of an expert at doing home improvement projects with as minimal effort as possible. Part of it has been because I simply had to; it's not easy doing a renovation on my own, and being only 5'2", things tend to literally be out of reach when I need them. So I develop methods for moving heavy furniture or using ladders that are low-center-of-gravity friendly. But far more often, I'm just plain lazy. Most of my habits and shortcuts are made with the … [Read more...]
What kind of music do you listen to when you DIY? I have two playlists that I gravitate to. One is a very long mix of artists like Mumford & Sons, Joe Purdy, Grace Potter, and LP (for nights where I'm doing a lot of painting and/or meandering about the house and will likely take a few hours to work on several projects - aka singing my brains out because I'm all alone and there's no one to stop me). The other is my workout mix. Think Rihanna, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, and of course, … [Read more...]
Saving Daylight
What were you up to this weekend? I spent my Saturday morning getting mulch in my hair. Not kidding. I actually spent three hours at an Atlanta park raking, moving and playing around with wheelbarrows full of mulch. I know what you're thinking - I don't even do that with my own yard. What gives? Piedmont Park is a well-known park here in Atlanta, but what most people don't realize (and I didn't before volunteering) is that the park has only four groundskeepers for nearly 200 acres. … [Read more...]
A Few Good Plumbing Lessons from Dad
In one week, I had to fix both a blockage in my new upstairs toilet and a leak from the sink in the vanity. Considering that the guest bathroom is really the one fully functioning bathroom I have in the house (the master bath is still unfinished and the powder room downstairs doesn't have a tub), I was beyond frustrated at the thought of getting so close to a finished room only to have it yanked away.Plumbing is definitely not my strong suit, and it kind of intimidates me. So I rely on people … [Read more...]
Six Ways to Use Pinterest
We all know Pinterest is a place to pin inspirational photos, DIY projects, and recipes, right? But that's not always what I use it for. Sometimes if you're not finding what you really need through traditional search methods (especially if you prefer a visual search rather than looking through written articles), you can use Pinterest in other creative ways!(by the way, I'm not being paid by them to promote their site; I legitimately use it for these reasons and thought you might find some of … [Read more...]
Molding My Thoughts
For many DIY projects, half of the battle is the planning. Take my dining room, for example. This will be the first time I've ever attempted picture molding. I'm good at math, so I'm fairly confident I'll be able to figure this out. I'm actually kind of looking forward to the challenge (I'm enough of a geek to get excited about drawing and cutting perfectly sized boxes all over my wall). But since I'm doing this without an extra set of hands, it's not going to just be a spacing or size … [Read more...]
Tips for Saving and Reusing Old Baseboard Trim
Baseboards may not be the most expensive thing to buy in the molding department, but if you're doing a renovation and are able to save the pieces you remove from the wall intact, your savings can really add up. Here are just a few of my tips for salvaging old baseboards: Removing baseboards *note: the steps in this section were done while I was in class (which is nicer than coming home after class and still having to do it - thanks Dad!), so I don't have pictures to show. The next time I have … [Read more...]
Grumble Grumble
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. And I'm very happy to report that thanks to the Black Friday sale, I have a new best friend helping me finish a few projects:My shower in the guest bathroom is finally ready to actually take a shower in, but not without a near hissy fit this weekend.There are several truths of DIY I've learned over the years, and installing this showerhead was simply a reminder of them:Use the right tools.Caulk hides a multitude of sins.When all else fails, tape the … [Read more...]
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Having braved the wilds of Alaska on "Men in Trees" the past two seasons, Cynthia Stevenson will try her hand at "Surviving Suburbia." Stevenson will star opposite Bob Saget in The CW's comedy series, which debuts in the fall. In other casting news, Jane...
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Photo: Jacques Cabana.
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Walter Boudreau takes to the podium with the choir of the Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montréal (SMAM): an occasion that is not to be missed! As part of a scintillating concert given by the Société de Musique Contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) that will bring together winds, percussion, organ, choir, and a narrator, the celebrated, red-shod conductor will set aside his own group for the time it takes to perform two works — to bring Claude Vivier alive with a whole choir of voices. A celestial experience at the centre of one fiery musical event!
Presentation as part of Montréal/New Music's "Série Hommage."
Claude Vivier, Ô! Kosmos! (1973)
choir and soprano
Commission: Iseler Singers
Claude Vivier, Jesus erbarme dich (1974)
choir and soprano
Jean Lesage, Fanfare: «… und was ist denn Musik?» (1988)
three horns, four trumpets, three trombones and tuba
Michel Gonneville, HoMa (2007) (premiere)
twentu-four winds, five percussions, and pipie organ
Commission: SMCQ
Walter Boudreau, Golgot(h)a (1990) (Raôul Duguay, libretto)
two trumpets, two horns, two trombones, tuba, sampled solo voice, sampled mixed choir (SATB), organ, and five percussions
Commission: Société Radio-Canada (SRC)
Gilles Tremblay, Musique du feu (1991)
solo piano, flute (and piccolo), two flutes, three oboes, clarinet, clarinet (and clarinet in E-flat), clarinet (and bass clarinet), three bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, two trombones, bass trombone, two tubas and six percussions
Commission: SMCQ, with support from the CCA
The SMCQ has been moving in step with the lively rhythms of new music for almost fifty years. With its regular concert season, its Série hommage (Homage Series), an international festival, and a young listener's programme, the society has served both as a platform for today's composers and as a window on creative works for everyone.
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Elliott Fry kicked four field goals and No. 11 South Carolina won its school-record 16th straight at home, sending banged-up Florida to its fifth consecutive loss with a 19-14 victory Saturday night.
This is the longest losing streak for Florida (4-6, 3-5) since dropping nine straight during its 0-10-1 season in 1979.
The Gamecocks (8-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) struggled to score points against the Gators' SEC-leading defense until Fry gave them a 16-14 lead with a 22-yard field goal with 6:43 remaining.
Trailing 19-14, Gators freshman quarterback Skyler Mornhinweg led the Gators into South Carolina territory but was intercepted by Jimmy Legree to end the threat.
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Rachel Lowe: Proving That She Who Dares, Wins!
Rachel Lowe is the creator of the Destination brand and has won many awards for enterprise and business, including the prestigious NatWest Everywoman Award and an MBE from Buckingham Palace.
Rachel's entrepreneurial journey began when she was working as a cab driver, putting herself through university as a mature student with two children. During a shift, Rachel had the idea for a taxi board game called Destination, with the unique selling point that it could be tailored to reflect any place in the world.
Rachel took her Destination London board game to the investors on BBC 2's Dragon's Den, but went home empty handed after one of the harshest roastings the show has seen.
Rachel had the last laugh, however, when Destination London eventually went on to become the number one selling game at world-famous toy store Hamleys. Working independently, Rachel continued to develop the game, negotiating deals with The Walt Disney Corporation (Destination Animation) and Warner Bros (Harry Potter inspired Destination Hogwarts). The Destination brand now comprises 21 editions.
But the dream was not destined to last. As reported on BBC Panorama, Rachel wanted to launch Destination Hogwarts to coincide with the release of the Harry Potter movie. But delays in film production impacted on the launch of Rachel's board game, debts were incurred, the banking crisis and the recession erupted, the bankers called in their overdrafts and Rachel couldn't pay. These factors ultimately sparked the demise of her business.
The company went into administration in 2009 and Rachel lost everything. Her house was repossessed, she had to take her children of out of private education and she suffered a nervous breakdown.
A year later, Rachel tried to free herself from the void she had fallen into. She'd heard about angel investor, author of How To Make Millions Without A Degree and World's First Twitter Dragon, Simon Dolan. Frustrated by the lack of investment opportunities coming through from the normal channels, Simon had launched a competition, giving away £5 million of his own capital to aspiring entrepreneurs who could wow him with a 140-character business pitch via Twitter.
Rachel seized the opportunity and reached out to him. Simon was immediately struck by her tenacity, incredible story and raw talent: how someone like her, despite all the odds, could successfully crack such a competitive gaming market. He made the visit to Rachel's 2-bedroom council house and came across a logo for a brand that Rachel had been developing: She Who Dares. A gifting brand comprised of fragrances, cosmetics and jewellery designed to "celebrate women for their achievements and aspirations and for being all that they are".
Simon loved the idea and decided to invest in Rachel. The pair have now spent 18 months together developing the brand and the story has come full circle.
Rachel has created a brand that symbolises the kind of woman she is: motivated, tireless and determined. The fragrance line, entitled 'Eminence', is the first component of the She Who Dares brand that is set to launch later this summer, part of a product range that includes body lotions, cosmetics and bath elixirs
Rachel says: "It has been an unbelievable journey with incredible highs and unthinkable lows. Business is personal to those who sacrifice everything and take the risk. Things don't always work out as you expect them to and dealing with the setbacks is something you can never fully prepare for unless you have been through it.
Business is very much like life itself – unpredictable. Success is achieved in stages. No one can ever take away the successes you achieve on your journey. Just getting a product to market is an achievement, even if break-even is a couple of years away. The realisation that nothing is impossible is surreal. Once you open your mind to the possibilities, life will never be the same."
We spoke to Rachel about her amazing entrepreneurial journey; the highs, lows and lessons learned along the way.
TNW: How did you come up with the idea for Destination, and then arrive at the decision to turn your idea into reality?
RL: I came up with the idea for Destination when I worked as a cab driver whilst I was at university. I imagined my cab as a playing piece on a board and the destinations I was traveling to being in the game and having to collect hazard cards when you land on traffic lights. The player with the most money at the end of the shift wins.
I did nothing with the idea until and Enterprise Challenge at university, which I went on to win. From the research I had to do for the competition I realized I had a viable business idea and went on to set up my own company and have prototypes made of the game. I was in the first series of Dragons Den, but walked away empty handed and bruised from my experience. I didn't give up and secured a launch in Hamleys Toy Store. Destination London went on to be their best selling product that Christmas.
When Dragons Den was screened I could hold my head up high knowing that I'd had a successful Christmas. The game was soon stocked by most of the national chain stores such as Debenhams and Toys R Us and it was a very exciting time.
TNW: What is your business model?
RL: We have regional, national and licensed editions of the games. With 26 editons and counting, the regional games provide the bread and butter for the business, as the model for these works consistently. Then the national and licensed lines give us the volume sales. I enjoy working with licensed products such as our Harry Potter edition and out two Olympic Games editions, although the initial outlay on licensed editions is usually very high.
TNW: What is your top tip for balancing motherhood with a career?
Being a single mum and juggling a career is certainly a challenge in itself but I always put my girls first. Nothing is more important than family. In the past, especially early on in my career, I definitely spent too much time on the business, and you cant get those years back when your children are growing up.
I am very lucky to have a wonderful business partner who allows me to juggle my day in the way that I need to, so I always take my children to school every morning and I am always there to collect them at the gates to take them home.
The only exception is when I have a trade show, which is usually twice a year.
TNW: Do you lie awake at night thinking about the company? What aspects specifically keep you awake?
Yes! Usually if something isn't quite right, I will dream about it, then wake up feeling anxious! I know it is my gut feeling telling me to fix it, so I always do! Currently the only thing keeping me awake is the new brand we are launching later this summer called SHE WHO DARES. I have had a fragrance made with a bespoke bottle and cap, and the cap is stunning, but the material we originally used would break if the cap were dropped. We had to try several different materials and do lots of testing to make sure the cap is nice and strong, which it is now and I am pleased with the high quality. Once the colour match has been done, so that it is compatible with the new material, the new can go into the final stage of production. I can't wait to have the finished product!
TNW: If you hadn't chosen entrepreneurship, what alternative career path might you have pursued?
Well, I was at university studying Law with Business. I originally wanted to be a barrister and get paid to argue! I have found my law degree useful though, especially with Intellectual Property.
TNW: Is there a moment in the history of your company, which you remember as the highlight so far?
Yes, I think going to Buckingham Palace with my children and my mum to receive an MBE for Services to Business was the proudest moment. It is an experience to be on the other side of those gates!
TNW: Do you have any plans to expand internationally?
Yes we do. The Destination brand already has editions such as Destination Paris and Destination New York and later this year we are releasing Destination South Africa. The SHE WHO DARES brand has been trade marked in most parts of the globe, so this is also very exciting for us, we intend to take the brand global. I think the concept for the SHE WHO DARES brand will do very well in the United States.
TNW: Do you envision an exit, how and when?
For now we are focusing on building both brands and working as hard as possible to build the brand profiles. I love the idea of building a long-running business that gets passed down through generations and is still trading in 100 years! But if we were made an offer on either brand for a buy-out, I think it would depend on the offer and whether we are ready to let it go.
TNW: Briefly describe your history of raising investment for your company.
Historically I have had a mixture of both bank funding and investment funding. When the recession hit, having bank loans and creditors proved to be a very dark place to be.
Now, with She Who Dares UK Ltd, my business partner Simon Dolan funds everything, and I would recommend this over any bank loans. Better to have half of something than all of nothing. Entrepreneurs can often be equity precious, not wanting to give away or sell shares in their company, but end up going under through lack of funding. I love my job and I love having a business partner who not only provides the financial support that the company needs, but also is a wonderful person to work with and always helps me if I am stuck with an important decision. He has a way of looking at things differently.
TNW: Do you think that attitudes towards women entrepreneurs are changing?
I think women entrepreneurs gain a lot of respect, as quite often they are entering industries, which previously would have been dominated by men. I know that I have a huge amount of respect for women entrepreneurs, I know first hand all the juggling we have to do with family life and keeping everybody happy whilst running a business at the same time.
TNW: How would you describe your leadership style?
I think in terms of being a leader this is very much something I am still growing with. I started out in business quite young, so have always had people around me who know better, or think I should do things differently.
Sometimes it takes a lot of courage for me to stick to my gut instinct and go with my own decisions. I am definitely stronger than I used to be.
TNW: What is one lesson about leadership you have learned from you boss or a mentor?
Delegation! This is the best thing ever when you learn to finally let go of things and trust other people with things that you can do, but also they can do them equally well. It is hard as an entrepreneur to entrust your hard work to someone else, but once you do, your time is freed up to work on other aspects of your project.
Eminence by SHE WHO DARES will be available later this summer
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The 2011 UIL HS Softball season starts Jan. 21 with practices allowed after school. Area teams will be hitting off tees and getting pitching time in. 2 new schools will be in the area. Victoria East and West will be ...


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Drew Storen Loves 'Competitiveness' of Stanford Buddy Richard Sherman
Nationals pitcher Drew Storen weighed in on Richard Sherman's high-attention interview last Sunday, telling "The Tommy Show" he had classes with the now-Seahawks corner at Stanford and, "he doesn't really have a problem with any of it."
Storen on Dodging Awkward Double-Goodbyes on Final Day of Nats Season
While admitting Nationals players weren't subject to any exit interviews with team management following the team's final game in Arizona Sunday, Drew Storen would readily acknowledge his greater concern was avoiding the awkward, double-goodbyes as guys departed for the hometowns.
Storen Endorses Randy Knorr as Nats Next Manager; Explains Why
Drew Storen made his case for why Nats' bench coach Randy Knorr should be the organization's next manager, in an interview with Holden and Danny on Wednesday. He gave an impassioned response about what the team is looking for, and why Knorr fits the bill perfectly.
Soriano's Struggles Have Opened Door for Clippard's Return to Closer Role
For decades, major league pitchers were supposed to finish what they started. Relief pitchers were those who weren't good enough to make the rotation, simple as that.
Harper Hit Again, And Again, Nats Fall to Braves 3-2
Bryce Harper was hit by a pitch twice as the Nats fell to the Braves 3-2, after Atlanta's Justin Upton hit a walk-off to end it in the 10th inning Friday night.
Nats' Mike Rizzo on Storen Demotion: 'I Thought We Handled It Perfectly'
Fireworks erupted through the media following the Mike Rizzo's decision to demote Drew Storen last Friday, including Tyler Clippard accusing the team of handling the situation poorly. Well, Rizzo responded on Wednesday, saying the team "handled it perfectly."
Struggling Rendon to Replace Zimmerman at Third Base Against Tigers
Davey Johnson will make another minor shakeup to the Nats lineup, moving Rendon to third, and Ryan Zimmerman to DH Wednesday night against the Tigers. He also divulged details of an uncomfortable convo he had with Drew Storen before sending him to Triple-A last week.
Nats GM Rizzo: Davey Johnson Won't Be Fired This Season
Whatever changes the Washington Nationals makes over the remainder of the 2013 season, removing manager Davey Johnson from his post will not be one of them.
Zimmermann, Mattheus, Storen Give Up 11, Nats Drop First Game of Doubleheader
Daniel Murphy homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs and Jenrry Mejia pitched seven innings in his season debut as the Mets defeated the Nationals 11-0 Friday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
A Case for Nats to Send Drew Storen to Triple-A
If evidence was needed that wins for relief pitchers are an irrelevant statistic, yesterday's Nats game should be Exhibit A. Drew Storen allowed three runs on two home runs in the top of the seventh, but got the wine.


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Burgos, 25, has appeared in just two spring training games with the Brewers because he's been away participating in the World Baseball Classic for Puerto Rico.
In two spring training starts, Burgos posted a 4.05 ERA in 6 2/3 innings, but he has yet to allow a run in 8 1/3 innings for Puerto Rico. He tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings and picked up the win against Italy in Wednesday's second-round game that kept Puerto Rico alive in the tournament.
Puerto Rico then defeated the United States in an elimination game Friday night, advancing Burgos and his home country to the semifinals.
One of Milwaukee's top pitching prospects, Burgos broke out in 2012. He went 10-4 with a 1.95 ERA, 153 strikeouts and just 49 walks in 171 innings between three levels of the minor leagues, including having a 2.91 ERA in eight Triple-A starts.
Because of the number of pitchers competing for a spot in Milwaukee's rotation, Burgos was unlikely to open the season in the big leagues. However, he did show on the world stage that he has the ability and that he will likely be one of the first in line to be called up in case of an injury or struggles of another starter.
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There is no more enduring cosmic lucky accident in picture history than the 1943 Warner Bros. classic World War II romantic foreign adventure, Casablanca (available on DVD). "Most of the good things in pictures," John Ford said, "happened by accident." When he told me this, rather offhandedly, he was in his seventies and had directed nearly 140 films while I had directed one, and was more than a little surprised by his comment. Ford was Orson Welles' favorite American director and when I repeated the old man's remark to Welles, his eyes brightened as he confirmed the statement with an inspired, "Yes!" He paused and then added, excitedly, "You could almost say a director is a man who presides over accidents!" Now, after doing a score of other films, I've found that these are two key words-of-wisdom and have amazingly complex layers of meaning, the more pictures you make. Ford, who was always terse in his remarks, even elaborated once: "Sometimes you have good luck on pictures; most of the time you have bad luck." And luck, ultimately for the Greeks, came from the Fates who, as we know, are either with us or they're not. When you are making a movie, you feel part of a larger, unstoppable adventure, over which you only have so much control, and the rest is, as Jeff Bridges succinctly puts it: "The hand you get dealt."
It stands also as the single favorite vindication of the Hollywood studio system, circa 1912-1962, because there is no other way Casablanca could have been made and worked as well. Yet if you remove any single element, the whole thing falls apart. Just imagine someone other than Humphrey Bogart as Rick——say, George Raft, who turned down the role. Raft was a much bigger Warner Bros. star at the moment and had far more leverage with studios on choice of material. Bogart was assigned the picture and had no way out of doing it, even though the script was not in good shape when filming began, and there were constant revisions coming in throughout shooting. This can have on actors the positive effect of freshness, no one having time to over prepare. But it can also make them anxious and unhappy. Now subtract Ingrid Bergman, who had to be borrowed from David Selznick, which means the role could have more easily gone instead to a contract player like Bette Davis or Ida Lupino.
When they asked Bogart how come he had never been so romantic in a movie before——Casablanca was the film that made Bogart an A-list leading man——he responded very wisely, "If you have someone who looks like Ingrid Bergman looking at you as though you're adorable, you are." Bogart was referring, at least in part, to Bergman's first close-up, upon getting Sam to pay "As Time Goes By"; it must be the longest-held closeup in pictures--it goes on and on--of her at her most gorgeous, looking off with troubled adoration of Bogie.
Imagine Howard Hawks directing--he was offered the script before contract veteran Michael Curtiz; Hawks used to refer to Casablanca as "that musical," mentioning the scene at Rick's nightclub where everyone stands and sings along during the playing of France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise," in a face-off with a bunch of Nazis. "I couldn't do stuff like that," Hawks said. But Curtiz who, because he had no discernible artistic personality, had no compunctions about doing whatever the script called for, and generally with considerable dispatch. As the studio system fell apart, so did Curtiz' career. Hawks would have done his own version of A Night at Rick's, the script's original title, but it wouldn't have been the Casablanca we know and love. It would have been To Have and Have Not, which Hawks made with Bogart a couple of years later and which some of us know and love even more than Casablanca. Another lucky force in the directing area was the impact of the estimable Don Siegel's second-unit, montage and insert work on the picture; this was his department at Warner Bros. from the early '30s to the mid-'40s, and had a great deal to do with the general verve and vitality of Warner's major pictures in those years.
Then there's all those extraordinary supporting actors, each under exclusive Warner Bros. contracts: Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Peter Lorre, S.K. ("Cuddles") Sakall, Sydney Greenstreet, Marcel Dalio, plus an attractive and likeable second lead, Paul Henreid. An international cast——English, French, German, Hungarian, Russian, Swedish——a Hungarian director, a North African setting created entirely on the American back lot. The recipe is intriguing, add the "coincidence" of the real Casablanca becoming the rendezvous for that highest level World War II conference of the Allies just before the release of the film, and you realize this was a movie greater than the sum of its parts. The selfless message--that "The lives of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans" compared to the enormous struggle against oppression then raging around the world--needed to get out there, and clearly the Fates were around to help that happen.
dalton trogdon jr. | June 16, 2014 5:01 PM
Dear Peter, That is just magic.I have said that about films I love.Cosmic accident is another way to say that.Some just soar above the rest and I have to wonder,why? I would love to hear you comment on the Lonesome Dove film with John Wayne,James Stewart and Henry Fonda that you were to direct in 1972.Not having a chance to see what could have been is an unhappy Cosmic accident indeed.
Alan K. Rode | January 18, 2011 3:02 AM
Peter, Love your piece, but have to take mild exception with a pair of statements
1. I don't believe that George Raft turned down Casablanca even though Hal B. Wallis indicated such in his ghostwritten bio near the end of his life. Casablanca was a Bogart vehicle all the way. Per Hal Wallis's response of 4/13/42 to Jack L.Warner's 4/2/42 suggestion to replace Bogart with Raft:
"I have thought this over very carefully the matter of George Raft in Casablanca and I have discussed it with Mike, and we both feel he should not be in the picture. Bogart is ideal for it and it is being written for him, and I think we should forget Raft for this property. Incidentally, he hasn't done a picture here since I was a little boy, and I don't think he should be able to put his fingers on just what he wants to do when he wants to do it"
2. "As the studio system fell apart, so did Curtiz' career." Well, not entirely. The Breaking Point (1950) was one of his best WB pictures, but Jack L.Warner pulled the plug on promoting it because of John Garfield and the Blacklist. The schmaltzy White Christmas (1954) was a huge box office hit as the first Vistavision picture from Paramount. Curtiz might not have been Wyler, Ford or Hawks, but he wasn't that far behind.
Stephen | December 13, 2010 3:59 AM
You can get a taste of what the film would have been like with a different cast by listening to the 1944 Lux Radio Theatre version - with Alan Ladd, Heddy Lamarr and John Loder in the lead roles. (Its available on the internet.) Ladd and Lamarr are actually okay, but not as good as the originals - and the support cast are not even in the same ball park.
Bob MacLean (http://robertmaclean.blogspot.com/) | December 6, 2010 3:37 AM
Make that, of course, 1942.
Bob MacLean (http://robertmaclean.blogspot.com/) | December 6, 2010 3:36 AM
Can you hear the cheers from 1943 audiences? Major Strasser: Can you imagine us in London? Rick: When you get there, ask me. Major Strasser: How about New York? Rick: Well there are certain sections of New York, Major, that I wouldn't advise you to try to invade.
Bob MacLean (http://robertmaclean.blogspot.com/) | October 31, 2010 6:01 AM
And by the way, here's my favorite version of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FogmcygI3A&feature=related.
Bob MacLean (http://robertmaclean.blogspot.com/) | October 31, 2010 5:51 AM
It did need to get out there. Casablanca was made, almost like Frank Capra's Why We Fight series, to explain the war to Americans. It's an allegory. Rick is isolationist America—"I stick my neck out for nobody"—until he does. In all things, even in love, he's a businessman ("A frank for your thoughts." "In America they'd bring only a penny."), but when he sells his bar and Signor Ferrari wants Sam thrown in he says, "I don't buy or sell human beings"—the very issue that was, to use Griffith's phrase, the birth of the nation.
And each of the other men has an allegorical (which is to say one-to-one) meaning: the Gestapo major, the Czech underground, the Russian bartender—and Vichy France as a discarded bottle of water. The women on the other hand (are you listening girls?) are symbols, self-contradictory, bearing richer ranges of meaning. Yvonne may love Rick and flirt with the Russian and sleep with the German but she'll lead the Marseillaise passionately enough to get the bar closed.
Stephen | October 3, 2010 1:25 AM
I agree with the above poster about the singing of "Les Marseillaise". I get goosebumps every time I watch that scene, it's so brilliant. The film definitely feels like it has no head unlike films by more the artistically-minded directors you mention, but you hit the nail on the head. I love every bit of this film, I could watch it any time. But at the same time, it bust be a massive thorn in the sides of those who swear by the auteur theory.
Allen | September 23, 2010 6:13 AM
Couldn't agree more Peter. Just dead on casting, with terrific pacing, and a great score. Bergman couldn't be more beautiful. And am I the only one who laughs at Rick's line that follows, "Is that cannon fire, or the pounding of my heart?" What a man's response. In closing, I let my high school students watch this at the end of the year last semester and they loved it and were glued to the end. Ages 15-18. How many movies of that period (or any time, for that matter) could do that to a group of teens itching for summer break?
Chris | September 22, 2010 8:02 AM
Casablanca is one of my top 5. When I got my first VCR in '81, I practically burned down the heads watching it over and over.
Mickey Fisher | September 22, 2010 1:04 AM
This is one of those perfect films that is every bit as wonderful today. Everyone fits their roles like the proverbial gloves and it is one of the most inspiring movies ever made. To me, the scene where they outsing the Germans speaks volumes. It's sticking it to Hitler, and is one of Hollywood's greatest scenes.


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Ten years after the tragic events of 9/11, that also serves as the backdrop to the film, Kenneth Lonergan's long-awaited and forever delayed "Margaret" will finally hit theaters on September 30th, according to Exhibitor Relations.
The journey for the film has been a long and difficult one, but here's what you need to know. Filming had actually wrapped way back in 2005 but for a variety of reasons, completing the film became a nightmare. Foremost, a legal battle erupted, with suits and countersuits filed, as Lonergan simply could not find the picture in the editing bay. Lonergan apparently requested further time in the editing room, while multiple editors apparently also took control of the film at various points both with and without Lonergan's ok. Even late producer Sydney Pollack became infuriated with Lonergan's "unprofessional and irrational behavior." At one point, it was rumored that 300 pages of script were shot -- so no wonder he had trouble wrangling this thing into a manageable size -- but the sticking point became the length of the film: Lonergan's cut ran about three hours, but his contract with Fox Searchlight stated he needed to bring it in at two hours.
We figured the film to be lost to the sands of time, but a ray of light appeared this spring when producer Gary Gilbert said he hoped to get the film into theaters by the end of the year. The project took another interesting direction when it was revealed in May that Martin Scorsese was working with Lonergan to "arbitrate" a cut of the film. We still remained skeptical that this would be completed, but alas, it seems it has.
Starring Anna Paquin, Mark Ruffalo, Matt Damon, Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno and Olivia Thirlby, the film has echoes of 9/11 survivor's guilt, and follows the ramifications of a tragic bus accident as seen through the eyes of a high school student desperate to parse the tragedy for a deeper spiritual meaning. On paper it sounds great, but that release date is worrisome. It's essentially just over a month away with nothing in the way of marketing. We have an uneasy feeling that Fox Searchlight is simply making good on their contractual obligations, and will dump the film in a (very) limited release before it quietly disappears from theaters. No word yet on the running time, but we doubt we're getting the three-hour cut that Ruffalo described as a "masterpiece," calling it "a very, very finely interwoven piece of material and it's so beautiful….It was beautifully shot, beautifully acted, and the writing is incredible. It's a love story to a post-9/11 America and New York City."
It's a rather anti-climatic end to such a long journey and we hope that Lonergan's version at least gets a DVD/BluRay release. But one "lost film" has now been found and is coming to theater -- let's just hope it's one near you.
Glass | August 4, 2011 10:08 AM
It's going to be so crazy seeing Matt Damon circa 2005 in a full brand new feature. His physical appearance has changed so much since then.
BradZuhl | August 4, 2011 2:02 AM
I'm really looking forward to a new film from Lonergan. I loved You Can Count on Me and his play This is Our Youth was also terrific. Even though this seems like a contractual dump I'm hoping it can gain a foothold on the arthouse circuit and stick around long enough for people to discover it.
sdot | August 4, 2011 1:57 AM
A read an ~200 page version of this script 3 years ago. Still the best I've ever read. Really excited for the movie
charlietroubles | August 3, 2011 10:52 AM
The vast depths and riches of your insight as well as enterprise reporting never fails to astonish madly in ways that perhaps we are not deserving, but we will see, that is. VAMP ON!
cirkusfolk | August 3, 2011 10:08 AM
IMDB lists the runtime as 149 minutes with a R rating for strong language, sexuality, some drug use and disturbing images. So not quite three hours, but close enough I think.
cirkusfolk | August 3, 2011 10:05 AM
My God does this man ever take a break from work. He had two films come out at the end of 2009, three in 2010 and this film makes four in 2011!


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OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol is applauding the effectiveness of the AMBER Alert system with eight successful activations and recoveries so far in 2013.
Nationwide, the AMBER Alert system has led to the successful recovery of 656 children since it began.
"The value of the AMBER Alert system in these recoveries cannot be overstated. Timely public awareness was crucial and directly helped law enforcement safely recover these abducted children," said State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste. "The AMBER Alert system is a true partnership between law enforcement and other government agencies, the media, and the public designed to save our society's most precious assets - children!"
Here are some highlights of recent activations in or involving Washington State:
· August 18: A 15-year-old girl was abducted from Davenport, WA by a non family member. As a result of the AMBER Alert, an alert Chelan County deputy located the vehicle at a gas station less than an hour later. The child was safely recovered and her abductor taken into custody.
· August 6: A 15-year-old girl was abducted following the brutal murder of her mother and brother near San Diego, CA. The largest-ever AMBER activation, covering five states including Washington, was initiated. The suspect vehicle was located in a remote area of Idaho and led to the successful recovery of the child.
· June 28: A 5-year-old boy was abducted by his non-custodial mother and was safely recovered a mere 20 minutes after the AMBER Alert was issued.
· June 14: A 5-year-old boy was abducted by his non-custodial mother in Gold Bar and recovered a mere 30 minutes after an AMBER Alert was activated by a Douglas County deputy and WSP trooper.
· April 28: A 1-year-old child was abducted from his grandparents' home by his non-custodial parents. A multi-state AMBER Alert was activated in Montana and Washington, leading to multiple tips from the public. The child was rescued and his abductors were taken into custody by Fife PD.
In Washington State, WSP maintains the statewide AMBER Alert plan, and there are nearly 200 local AMBER Alert plans developed by local and county law enforcement agencies. The State Patrol coordinates all alerts received from out-of- state.
Washington State had 8 AMBER Alerts in 2010, 3 in 2011, 9 in 2012, and 8 so far in 2013.


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Welcome to SQUASH WEEK! My first 5 posts for Vegan MoFo will be all about squash… it's in season, easy to get locally, chock full of Vitamin A, delicious, pretty, and easy to cook. Now I know what you're going to say. Sweet potatoes aren't squash. And you're right. But they do meet all the aforementioned criteria, so we'll go with that.
My first squashy installment is a recipe from EatingWell.com – fowarded to me by one of my co-workers. I KNEW I'd have to try it as soon as I saw it – I'm a sucker for any kind of spicy peanut dish. This is a rich, creamy, satisfying dish originating in west Africa. You can adjust the spiciness to your own liking.
2-3 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups reduced-sodium tomato-vegetable juice blend or tomato juice
1 can (4-ounce) or 4-6 fresh – green chiles, preferably hot, drained. I used jalapenos, seeds removed.
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
15 oz vegetable broth
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
Prick sweet potatoes in several places with a fork. Microwave on High until just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. I baked mine in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, until they were easy to pierce with a fork.
Set aside to cool.
Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring, until it just begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
Stir in juice, green chiles, ginger, and allspice.
Adjust the heat so the mixture boils gently; cook for 10 minutes.
While that is cooking, peel the sweet potatoes and chop into bite-size pieces.
Add half to the pot.
Place the other half in a food processor or blender along with broth and peanut butter.
Puree until completely smooth.
Add the puree to the pot and stir well to combine.
Thin the bisque with water, if desired.
Season with pepper.
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.


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Westworld Cinema
355 West Street,
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I posted two pictures from its Adult film days.
LeonNorman1814… Try posting it to the Strand Theatre page. The Orleans was carved out of the backstage area of the old Strand, while the main house was twinned to become the RKO Cinerama I and II around the corner on Broadway. Would love to see that pic.
jea, someone should make a website for those "stories or memories? (LOL)
I went there maybe twice but have no real memories. Wanted a picture just to remember. I sure don't remember the dark room or checking clothes (LOL) but would still love a picture. I still think that it would be nice if the chamber of commerce made all their pictures public. (I'm assuming that they must have a picture of every business but I could be completely wrong). I finally found a picture of "The Orleans Theater" on West 47th but nowhere to post it. Aaahhh Memories!
LeonNorman1814 = It was on the corner of West St and Clarkson. I spent countless hours there in the late 80's. LOVED playing there, and lived to tell about it. Really miss Westworld – especially the dark "room" off the back hallway. Anyone interested in sharing stories or memories, email me at !
Wow, seems like a million years ago. The twist and turns of a life?! Thank you very much KenRoe for taking the time to post this ad. I truly do appreciate it.
LeonNorman1814: I have added the advertisement in this pages photos section.
KenRoe, if you still have the "advertisement dated November 24, 1980 when it was known as the Westworld All Male Entertainment Center" would you consider snapping a picture with your cell phone and pasting it? Would love to have a copy of it if you're willing.
I must be confusing this with another theater. I seem to remember a theater on West Side Highway but I thought it was towards the middle of the block. That would have been the mid to late 80's so maybe I'm remembering incorrectly.
The Original Entrance Was Where The Big Black Sign Is In This Picture. The Corner Was All Boarded. It Was Once An Old Bar…With The Dark Old Bar & Bar Room Accessable From The "Cinema".I Loved Going There In The 80's! "FREE JOCK STRAPS TO ALL THOSE WHO CHECK THEIR CLOTHES"! Had A Draw FULL!!
If you pan to the right in the streetview, there is a white, 1-story building on the corner of West Street and Clarkson Street. I presume this is the site of the old Westworld cinema. If you zoom in on the signage, there is a white sign on the facade of the building for an establishment called Westworld, advertising what appears to be a 24-hour peep-show ("25 cent" signs flank the name of the business on either side of the sign) noting "1000's of new adult videos" as well as "magazines & more." Not sure how old the sign is or how old the street view is, but I wonder if the old Westworld carries on with books, mags and private video booths?
Opened in 1978 as the Westway.
I have an advertisement dated November 24, 1980 when it was known as the Westworld All Male Entertainment Center. Open 24 hours. Featuring 4 XXX all male films (new films begin every Monday). A quote from HIM magazine states 'It's about time Greenwich Village had it's own Gay Neighborhood Theatre'.


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Watersports specialist Rockley announces Pip Woods as managing director
10:00am Wednesday 14th May 2014 in News By Darren Slade
WATERSPORTS specialist Rockley has announced the appointment of a new managing director.
Pip Woods, who was previously director of sales and marketing, has worked for the company for 12 years and is often seen in the water in her roles as an RYA coach assessor and RYA centre inspector.
She was recruited to Rockley as an RYA Onboard development officer, helping to pilot the scheme that promotes sailing and windsurfing among young people. Her career progressed both on and off the water and she completed coaching qualifications as well as taking over the management of sales and marketing for the Rockley Group.
She said: "I am really excited to progress my role within the Rockley team. Three generations of the Woods family have worked for Rockley, which shows how much of a family inspired company we are.
"I am looking forward to the new challenges my role will bring and hope that I can continue to help grow and expand on the services we provide."
Previous MD and owner Peter Gordon has moved to the post of financial director.
He said: "I have been working in the business for over 30 years and felt the time was right to offer our senior management team of Rob Clark (operations director) and Pip Woods the opportunity to take Rockley forward on the next steps of our journey.
"Pip has great personal attributes that have brought strength and cohesion to the team and we have seen her grow in her own development whilst helping steer the company to this point.
"I am fortunate enough to be in a position where the company is in a strong position, having had some of our best years financially in spite of the challenging economic climate. "By changing my role to financial director I will be in a position to support Pip and Rob whilst they take the business forward. This will also then allow me to commit further to my other roles as chairman of National Boat Shows, committee member of BMF Wessex and various other positions within the region.
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European Restaurants in London
Europe is known for its culinary excellence; from the rustic pizzas of Italy to the fresh seafood of the Mediterranean.
So why not head over to one of London's many European restaurants to enjoy a taste of modern and traditional dishes from across the continent.
Search for a European restaurant near you with the help of our comprehensive list below.
May Fair Kitchen
Mediterranean Restaurant
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, W1J 8LT [map]
At May Fair Kitchen, we are confident in our simplicity. No gimmicks, no pretence. Just exquisite food cooked and served to perfection.
Scoff & Banter Bloomsbury
Modern European Restaurant
97 Great Russell Street, WC1B 3LB [map]
Scoff & Banter Bloomsbury offers great British soul food and is located on Great Russell Street, near the British Museum, Dominion Theatre, right in the heart of Bloombury.
Trunk Heathrow
French Restaurant
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow, 140 Bath Road, Hayes, UB3 5AW [map]
Trunk, Heathrow is the restaurant at Radisson Blu Edwardian,Heathrow. Every ingredient is sourced, cheffed and served with happiness. From old favourites with a twist to punky junky guest dishes.
Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
French Restaurant
53 Park Lane, Mayfair, W1K 1QA
Awarded three Michelin stars, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester offers contemporary French cuisine, complemented with a highly professional, bespoke and friendly service orchestrated by Restaurant Director Christian Laval and his energetic team, for a new approach to fine dining.
The Balcon
French Restaurant
6-8 Waterloo Place, SW1Y 4AN [map]
Inspired by Albert Roux, Brasserie Roux is situated at 8 Pall Mall in an extraordinary double-height space, formerly the banking hall of Cox & King Bank.
Beach Blanket Babylon
Modern European Restaurant
45 Ledbury Road, W11 2AA [map]
BBB, as it is affectionately known, was established in 1990 and occupies a prominent old Georgian Mansion in the heart of Notting Hill.
Coq d'Argent
French Restaurant
No.1 Poultry, EC2R 8EJ [map]
Perched on the roof of No.
French Restaurant
29 Maddox Street, W1S 2PA [map]
Chef Claude Bosi moved his award-winning Hibiscus restaurant from Ludlow, Shropshire; to central London in October 2007.
Marcus at The Berkeley
French Restaurant
The Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, Westminster, SW1X 7RL [map]
Super-chef Marcus Wareing has won incandescent critical acclaim for his modern French cuisine from everybody including Michelin's top-secret inspectors.From £38.00
Book Table
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
French Restaurant
68 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, SW3 4HP [map]
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is the flagship of the Gordon Ramsay Group. Established by Gordon Ramsay in 1998, the restaurant has held three Michelin stars since 2001.
Sketch: Lecture Room & Library
French Restaurant
9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, W1S 2XG
Conceived by French master chef Pierre Gagnaire and restaurateur Mazouz, Sketch has attracted unprecedented media attention since it opened in 2002.
I'Atelier De Joel Robuchon
French Restaurant
13-15 West Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9NE
Drawing on Joël Robuchon's internationally renowned culinary expertise, already accredited with several Michelin Stars at restaurants throughout the world, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon's philosophy is based on serving simple cuisine of the most exceptional quality.
Elements Restaurant
European Restaurant
173-185 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA [map]
Elements Restaurant and L'attitude bar at the new Novotel London Greenwich hotel.
Cheyne Walk Brasserie
French Restaurant
50 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, SW3 5LR [map]
Cheyne Walk Brasserie is a chic French restaurant next to the river, overlooking Albert Bridge.
Citrus Restaurant
Italian Restaurant
112 Piccadilly, Mayfair, W1J 7BX [map]
A casual Italian restaurant located on Piccadilly, with a leafy view of Green Park and outdoor terrace during the summer.
Italian Restaurant
210 Kensington Park Road, W11 1NR [map]
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Spooky prompt, indeed!
All the best of the season:
"Nancy runs the bookmobile."
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This week's words are awesome! They lent themselves to a great tale that practically wrote itself, I myself didn't quite know the ending till I wrote it, teehehee. Enjoy the tale of Detective Plots and the Case of the Missing Wife!
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Swimmers Torpedo LC in NWC Dual Meets
News Release Date:
Friday, November 11
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Whitman College swimmers opened their Northwest Conference dual meet season with a pair of resounding victories over Lewis & Clark Friday night in the Harvey Pool at Baker Ferguson Fitness Center.
NWC Swim Meet
Men's Score
Whitman 163,
Lewis & Clark 34
Women's Score
Whitman 136,
Lewis & Clark 63
The Whitman men's team torpedoed its opposition 163-34 while the Missionary women dropped anchor on their Pioneer counterparts by a 136-63 margin.
"The women's dual wasn't as close as we expected, but they were missing some people for different reasons," Whitman coach Jenn Blomme said.
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"They put up some good races, but as the season progresses, I think you'll see a stronger LC team."
First-year swimmer Ashley Jay paced the women's triumph by winning three individual races, starting with the 1,000-yard freestyle in 11:11.17.
Jay outswam her nearest competitor by more than a minute in the distance freestyle and then added victories in the 200-yard individual medley and 500-yard freestyle.
"Ashley really showed up to race tonight," Blomme said. "She had a close race in the 200 IM. She made a decisive move on the freestyle leg, and won it by over a second."
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With senior Chris Bendix, junior Galen Sollom-Brotherton and freshman Karl Mering each winning two races, Whitman made a clean sweep in the men's dual, winning all nine individual events and both relays.
The Whitman women were almost as dominant, winning eight of nine races and one of two relays.
Lewis & Clark's Taylor Coiner broke through to win the women's 200-yard backstroke -- the evening's 15th event -- with a time of 2:16.18.
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Coiner and teammates Monica Castro, Kira McGieson and Kayla Ernewein also won the final relay, the 400-yard freestyle, in 3:46.76, nipping their Whitman opponents by less than six-tenths of a second.
In winning his two events, the 1,000-yard freestyle (10:30.92) and 200-yard breaststroke (2:17.71), Bendix led the Missionaries to a 1-2-3 sweep in both races.
Mering did the same with his victories in the 50-yard freestyle (22.13) and 200-yard butterfly (1:56.20).
Sollom-Brotherton was at the front of a Whitman sweep in the 200-yard freestyle, winning that event in 1:48.17. He also won the 500-yard freestyle in 4:46.68, beating the runner-up from Lewis & Clark by more than 24 seconds.
Other winners for the Whitman men were senior Mitchell Lee in the 100-yard freestyle (50.54), junior Paul Chang in the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.94), and freshman Nic Win in the 200-yard backstroke (2:05.39).
Chang also was part of both victorious relay teams. Others swimming a leg on one of the relays were senior Matt Rowett, sophomore Shunei Asao, Mering, Sollom-Brotherton, Win and Lee.
|Karl Mering
Junior Helen Jenne won twice for the Whitman women, taking the 50-yard freestyle in 25.48 and the 100-yard freestyle in 56.27.
Three more juniors added wins for the Missionary women.
Genay Pilarowski won the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:30.23; Charlotte Graham was first in 200-yard freestyle in 2:01.89; and Katie Chapman touched first in the 200-yard butterfly in 2:14.97.
"That was a great early season time for Charlotte, and Genay was awesome in the the breakstroke," Blomme said. "That's her best-ever time."
|Genay Pilarowski
Chapman and Pilarowski teamed with sophomores Keller Hawkins and Claire Collins to win the 400-yard medley relay in 4:12.50.
"We were well prepared for this meet, both in terms of where we are in our training, but even more importantly with our mental game," Blomme said.
"Race strategies were right on par, which really speaks to the maturity of this team given that it was the first night for the 1000 free and the 200 strokes.
Whitman stays at home Saturday to host a 1 p.m. NWC dual meet against Pacific.
Lewis & Clark is in Spokane, Wash., Saturday for a dual meet against Whitworth.
Worth Noting: Junior Kevin Dyer, slowed by an ankle injury, placed third in the 200-yard freestyle ... Two of the best one-on-one competitive battles came in the women's 500-yard freestyle, where Lewis & Clark's Rachel Levitsky placed fourth, edging Whitman senior Katie Tackman by just over two-tenths of a second ... Meanwhile, on the other side of the pool in that same race, Missionary senior Lena Page took sixth, nipping Pioneer Rachel Wolf by five one-hundredths of a second.
Men's Top 10: Karl Mering moved into second-place all-time at Whitman with his 1:56.20 time in the 200-yard butterfly; Gary Ames set the record at 1:54.96 way back in 1993 ... Mering is already tied for second all-time at Whitman in the 100-yard butterfly ... Mering's time tonight in the 50-yard freestyle (22.13) moves him into eighth place on Whitman's Top 10 list for that event ... Galen Sollom-Brotherton jumped from seventh to fourth on the Top 10 list for the 500-yard freestyle (4:46.68); just ahead of him in third place is older brother Noel Sollom-Brotherton, who graduated in 2009 ... Nic Win slipped into seventh place on the 200-yard backstroke Top 10 list with tonight's time of 2:05.39 ... Chris Bendix swam a career-best 2:17.71 in the 200-yard breaststroke, moving from ninth to seventh on the Top 10 list for that event.
Women's Top 10: Ashley Jay cracked Whitman's Top 10 lists in both the 1,000-yard freestyle, moving intp sixth place with an 11:11.71, and the 500-yard freestyle, slipping into seventh place with a 5:24.81 clocking ... Genay Pilarowski inched up the Top 10 list in the 200-yard breaststroke, moving from fifth to fourth with a time of 2:30.23.
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JC Penney's 'Home World' to include Michael Graves, Jonathan Adler, Terence Conran, Bodum, Martha Stewart
May 17, 2012-- Home Accents Today,
On Tuesday, May 15, JC Penney gave its first earnings presentation since the retailer began its four-year plan to become "America's favorite store" by transforming its pricing, promotions and products -- and how those products are presented. In a nutshell, the first quarter loss was bigger than expected, sales were down 20%, the company is discontinuing its dividend, and the markets responded the following day with a 20% drop in share value, JC Penney's biggest drop in more than three decades.
"Our first 90 days are a little tougher than we expected," CEO Ron Johnson said at Tuesday's presentation. "We expected the sales to be down double digits. They are at the low end of that range, of our expectation."
The drop in sales was attributed to the replacement of coupons and discounts with a new pricing and promotional strategy that Johnson said the company will need to do a better job of communicating.
The good news, Johnson said, is that the transformation, which will see 47% of the retailer's merchandise assortment completely changed by August, is way ahead of schedule. "What the teams at JCP have accomplished internally with our vendor partners in the stores in 90 days has shattered any expectations I had for what a 110-year-old organization to do."
Johnson, the former VP of retail operations at Apple who joined the retailer in June, asked JCP President Michael Francis to discuss some of the merchandise changes customers will see in coming months. Francis, a former CMO at Target, announced new partnerships and plans for the home area, which will involve the installation of all-new 20,000-sq.-ft. "Home World" neighborhoods anchored by Martha Stewart shop-in-shops, as follows:
Martha Stewart - "this will be the cornerstone shop within a completely transformed Home World by March 1, 2013 ... We are tremendously excited to bring Martha's vision to life in a brand-new environment."
Jonathan Adler - "We are tremendously excited to announce a partnership with Jonathan Adler for the collection called Happy Chic ... we believe that his collection will be completely unique, completely fresh and unique in department store retailing.
Michael Graves - "We are also announcing today that Michael Graves is joining JC Penney as we transform our assortment. I have had the great luxury and honor of working with Michael Graves for many years. He has put together for JC Penney the most comprehensive and innovative assortment of goods that range from functional to giftware that I have seen. Uniting it is Michael's consistent philosophy of 'great design doesn't have to be expensive.' Innovative, fresh, compelling, this will truly be a remarkable addition to our mix."
Bodum - "Another announcement we make today is the partnership with Bodum. Bodum Design started in 1944 in Denmark, currently led by Jorgen Bodum. This is a brand that many of us are familiar with for its functionality, for its innovation, for its trend, for its quality. And as we look to bring this to life we will do so in a manner that presents items from the collection in a manner never seen on this side of the Atlantic, with an all new shop environment."
Sir Terence Conran - "We are also announcing today a partnership with Sir Terence Conran, founder of Conran's, founder of Habitat and legendary retailer, designer and restauranteur from the U.K. Sir Terence Conran has created a remarkable retail force, a true lifestyle brand in the UK. And you may have seen it here, for example, at ABC (Home). His collection for us is truly astonishing. It runs the gamut from furnishings to decorative home to lighting. And it is designed to have not only affordability, but great value at every level in terms of the design aesthetic, the functionality and the contemporary nature of the presentation.
Royal Velvet - "... is a heritage brand that many of you are familiar with from
JC Penney's transformation will include in-store shops and 'neighborhoods.' Image: JC Penney 2011 Annual Report.
Johnson, when asked about the store-in-store concept, said the sizes will vary, with three types of installations:
Our largest are called the stores, like we are going to have Martha Stewart, where it almost had a complete storefront ... about 2,000 square feet. And we will do those in Home. We will give them elsewhere, but very selectively. We then do shops, which are a minimum of 500 square feet. The third type... is called a boutique, about 300 square feet. It might not have all the walls, but it gives you a very nice presentation. That is close to what you would see at Selfridges in the UK. So we have a variety of shops. We will vary by products, things -- how many stores it goes into, but I would count on about 700 stores for most shops.
On pricing, Johnson said the company is in the process of reconfiguring all its basics:
We think we are going to win in basics. We configured them for a promotional strategy, which means you want to sell them in big bulk, so you can sell big savings. So I'll give you an example. In dinnerware, we had 72-piece dinnerware sets. Now I don't know who needs 72 pieces of dinnerware, but that is what we sell. Why do we do that? So you can say save $100 on dinnerware. If you go to Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Sur La Table, they start by selling dinnerware open stock. And if they have sets, they are up to 16. If they do drinkware it is in four packs. Everything we carry today is in 16, 32 piece, 72 piece set. Because that was our former strategy. We have got to get our merchandise aligned with our new pricing strategy, and those things just take time.
"I think about the home area, which I ran at Target," Johnson told the attendees. "Anchored by Martha, with design partners like Michael Graves and Jorgen Bodum and Jonathan Adler and Terence Conran, it is profound. And then you add all the other houseware names from Cuisinart to Calphalon and all the great cookware, we are creating an experience like none other. And that doesn't talk about the experience we are going to create within the store, which we will talk about in about three months."
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Drug Investigation Nets 21 Arrests
Date of News Release: 10/25/2011
(Murray, KY) - An early morning drug round-up titled "Operation Fall Felons" by law enforcement resulted in the arrest of several Calloway County individuals for various drug offenses. In early summer, the Kentucky State Police, Murray Police, and Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force began large scale drug investigations in Calloway County. The results of these investigations were recently presented to a Calloway County Grand Jury which indicted 27 different men and women. On Tuesday morning, troopers, officers & deputies from five different police agencies partnered in an attempt to locate and arrest those indicted. By 11:00 AM, nineteen (19) people had been charged. An additional two (2) were already incarcerated at local jails and will be charged. The following have been charged with various drug offenses including the trafficking and possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription drugs, and marijuana:
- Rob Gingles, 24
- Jada Kimbro, 38
- Brian Kimbro, 37
- Michelle Baker, 24
- Jennifer Garland, 50
- Donnie Thomas, Jr., 35
- James Pendergrass, 40
- Tammy Stockham, 49
- Jared Crouch, 21
- Amberly Hill, 21
- Megan Forth, 21
- Nicholas Warner, 25
- Gregory Jirak, 28
- Brandi Wilburn, 24
- Kevin Thomas, 25
- Brad Bailey, 34
- Ross Robinson, 21
- Bobby Wilkerson, 22
- Richard Payne, 35
- Samuel Wilson, 25
- Tracy Dunn, 45
Each individual was lodged in the Calloway County Jail. The arrests also come with the seizure of five vehicles used in the commission of drug offenses, and various firearms. The investigations are ongoing by the Kentucky State Police, Murray Police Department, and Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force. Assisting with today's operation was the Calloway County Sheriff's Office, Calloway County Jailer, Graves County Sheriff's Office, and the DEA.


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The 40th Anniversary of the Hit Musical Comedy!
Recently Named The Top Special Event at DPAC for the 2013/2014 Season!
Ira David Wood III's beloved musical comedy, A Christmas Carol, celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year and we want you to be a part of this milestone. The show has been performed annually since 1974 and has been named one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast." Cited as "one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theatre history," A Christmas Carol has enjoyed critically acclaimed tours to England and France.
With over one million people having experienced the magic of A Christmas Carol throughout the years, the show regularly sells out. A few of its honors include being named one of the Top 20 Events In The Southeast, the Metro Ovation Award, the Triangle Arts & Entertainment Reader's Choice Award, Proclamations from the Mayor of Raleigh and the Governor of North Carolina, Proclamations from Compiegne, France and Kingston-Upon-Hull, England, and the distinct privilege of being the first theatrical production at DPAC.
As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebration, an extra show has been added to Raleigh. Raleigh dates, at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts Memorial Auditorium are December 10-14, 2014.
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Teotihuacan to Oaxaca-Playing the game of catch up
Sadly, we have to admit that we have fallen extremely behind on this blog thing. We would love to be able to blame it on horrible internet, a catastrophe that has prevented us from getting to a computer, or something else beyond our control, but unfortuately the blame is all ours. I guess our only excuse is that we have gotten caught up in all there is to see and do and just haven't made time to sit down and write about them. In this post we will make a sad attempt to catch up and start again fresh (once again). Unfortunately we won't be able to even begin to do justice to the many places we have visited since our last post, some of them being amongst our favorites so far. We will, however, post a bunch of pictures and hope that they at least will begin to convey the beauty of the places.
From San Miguel de Allende we made our way to Mexico City, or as Mexicans call it, DF. One of the most common things we have been told on this trip is that what ever you do, don't drive in Mexico City. The problem being that in order to try to cut down on air pollution, DF (and in fact the whole state of Mexico) has a policy called "Hoy No Circula." It basically translates to: you can't drive your vehicle at least one day a week, that day corresponding to the last digit or letter on your license plate. We were told by lot's of people that if you attempt to drive in Mexico City or the surrounding area and have foreign plates, it doesn't really matter what day of the week it is, you are going to feel the "mordida" (the bite or a bribe).
Keeping this in mind we decided to leave the Landcruiser in a campground outside of the city limits and take a bus in. We found two nice campgrounds located just north of the city, but they are still located within the "Hoy No Circula" zone. We decided to take our chances, so after checking the day of the week and our license plate, we headed to Teotihuacan just north of Mexico City. We found a nice little campground there with no problems from over zealous corrupt cops looking for extra income. As an added benefit the campground is walking distance from the ruins of Teotihucan and only a $4 bus ride (for both of us) to the city.
We were very pleasantly surprised with Mexico City and instead of the dirty smog filled city we had heard about, we found a beautiful clear city with a great downtown area. In parts of the city we felt like we were walking through an old European city. One day we spent 6 hours walking through the Museum of Anthropology and didn't even make it to the second floor. This really is a must see museum if you happen to be in the city.
Leaving Teotihuacan we made a straight shot for the city of Oaxaca, and arrived at a campground just outside of town just as it was getting dark. Oaxaca has been one of our favorite places in Mexico so far, we could have easily spent a few weeks there. Oaxaca is known as the state that produces some of the best food and crafts in all of Mexico and it definitely lived up to its reputation. Monte Alban is located just outside of the city and is one of the better archeological sites we visited. We were even treated to an early morning tour of a Mezcal factory owned by the owner of the campground. We both agree that some Mezcales take the cake over tequila anyday!
In Oaxaca we met an awesome couple, Catherine and Cale (The C's). They are backpacking around Mexico and were staying at the same campground as us. After enjoying their company in Oaxaca for a week, we made room in the Landcruiser for The C's and headed to the beach for a few days.
We ended up at Zipolite, a nice bay with a nude beach on one end. A beautiful stretch of coastline on the Pacific. We were able to catch a great day of beach, sun and a little water (unfortunately there were big unruly waves and not the best swimming conditions) while trying to avert our gaze from all (or maybe some) of the nudists walking around. What is it with nudists and the insane idea of bending over right in front of other beachgoers? Can't they at least bend at the knees ? :) We bid our sad farewell to the C's in Zipolite as they made their way back to THE Baja.


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Students flocked back to Gilroy High School Tuesday morning to find a completely revamped campus. According to the Gilroy Dispatch, more than $5 million was spent in refurbishment over the summer to better the campus.
Beautiful building or not, the start of the school year is an exciting—but stressful—time for kids, as well as moms and dads.
Parents, one of the best things you can do to support your child's learning is familiarizing yourself with the important people at school.
can help improve communication, clear up misunderstandings and help parents get a better feel for how their children are doing in school. ( tells you all about it.)
So who are those essential people? Think principal, classroom teacher, secretary and parents of other students.
But how do you make that face-to-face connection? Maybe you work long hours or someone else in the family drops the kids off at school so you're just not on campus. You can meet school staff and other parents in-person at Back-to-School Night events at all the Gilroy Unified School District events.
Be sure to collect phone numbers, email addresses and names (it could be embarrassing to only know someone as "Isabel's mom").
The open houses are as early as next week at some schools. Find your child's school here and put the Back-to-School night on the calendar:
Aug. 22: Rucker Elementary School (6 p.m.), Las Animas Elementary School—1st Grade (6:30 p.m.)
Aug. 23: Glen View Elementary School (6 p.m.), Las Animas Elementary School—2nd Grade (6:30 p.m.)
Aug. 27: Las Animas Elementary School—Kindergarten (6:30 p.m.)
Aug. 28: Las Animas Elementary School—3rd Grade (6 p.m.), El Roble Elementary School (6 p.m.), Luigi Apria Elementary School (6 p.m.)
Aug. 29: Las Animas Elementary School—4th Grade (All day), Rod Kelley Elementary School (All day), Eliot Elementary School, (6 p.m.)
Aug. 30: Antonio Del Buomo Elementary School (All day), Las Animas Elementary School (6 p.m.)
Sept. 4: Brownwell Middle School (All day)
Sept. 5: Ascencion Solorsano Middle School (5:30 p.m.), Mount Madonna Continuation High School (6 p.m.), Advance Path Academy (6 p.m.)
Sept. 11: Christopher High School (6 p.m.)
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The ILGA Asia 4th regional conference is on its final stages of preparations. The ILGA Asia Board makes important announcement and reminders to delegates.
The ILGA Asia Board issues an update on the status of scholarships, selection of conference papers, sponsorships of delegates, and reminders on visa requirements. Download below the complete announcement and reminders on the regional conference in Surabaya in March 2010.


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The Montreal Canadiens called up blue line prospect Jarred Tinordi from the Hamilton Bulldogs on Thursday morning.
The move comes one day after defenceman Greg Pateryn was returned to Hamilton following three games with the big club.
The 21-year-old Tinordi will be on the ice at the Canadiens' practice Friday in Brossard.
A native of Burnsville, MN, Tinordi has two goals and nine assists with 51 penalty minutes through 55 games for the Bulldogs this season.
Drafted by the Canadiens in the first round, 22nd overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Tinordi played two seasons for the OHL's London Knights, recording three goals and 27 assists and a plus- 31 rating in 111 regular season games. He helped lead the Knights to an OHL Championship and a Memorial Cup appearance in 2012.
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In 1984, a 24 year old Renold received the Quincy Jones Full Scholarship Award at Berklee College of Music, Boston, where he achieved his B.A in Jazz Performance in 1987 and was voted into the college's faculty immediately. Since 1997, 'Fritz Renold and the Bostonian Friends' have been signed to the label SONY – BMG Music – Columbia Records in New York. With ca. 500 compositions, premiers and several Grammy pre-nomination recordings to his name, the composer, saxophonist and arranger from Aargau belongs to one of the few music entrepreneurs in Switzerland. He is a co-founder of this Bandstand Learning with Role Models program at Jazzaar Festival that is now 20 years in operation. www.shanti-music.com
Helen Savari-Renold
Helen Savari Renold, wife of Fritz Renold – a classically trained singer, pianist and songwriter is one of Cenderawasih, a duet signed with EMI, and one of Malaysia's leading groups in the early 80s that contributed in modernizing Malaysian Pop music. Besides a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Composition from the Berklee College of Music, Boston ('88), Helen is also a certified music pedagogue with diplomas in Adult Education and in Education Design. As a business partner of Shanti Music Productions Renold & Co. in Switzerland Helen co-developed the unique Bandstand Learning with Role Models™ that is implemented at the Jazzaar Festival in Aarau annually since 1992. Helen has performed with Herb Pomeroy, Adam Nussbaum, Christian Jacob, Tommy Campbell, Bobby Watson, and many more. She is a producer at the Jazzaar Festival and presides over the Jazzaar Association since 2008.
Andre Zollinger
Andre Zollinger is a multi talented artist who is from Switzerland. He is trumpeter who studied at the Berklee College of Music in the 1980s and has an education as a Chef too. Andre returned to Switzerland a few years back and is making a niche for himself as a musician cum chef!
Markus Hauser
Upon leaving Berklee College of Music, Markus, a Yamaha Saxophone endorser and award winner from several cultural institutions went on to work with jazz greats like Clark Terry, Billy Cobham, Adam Nussbaum, Mark Soskin, Harie Swartz, Terry Lynn Carrington, Seven and many more. Markus Hauser remains one of the few Swiss musicians that indeed make a living out of music without relying on a teaching position. This native of Glarus is also a specialist is building extraordinary quality saxophone mouthpieces. Together with his brother, he had developed their latest model – the Kenny Garret Mouthpiece, which is renowned to be the world's best Saxophone mouthpiece to date.
Chico Freeman
Chico Freeman is an internationally acclaimed musician, composer and producer. He has recorded for Columbia Records, Elektra Musician (Warner Brothers) and is a two-time Grammy nominee. He has worked and/or recorded with McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, B. B. King, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind and Fire, Chucho Valdez, Irakere, Paquito d'Rivera, Arturo Sandoval to name only a few. He has written for film/television and theatre and won awards for his scores in Germany, Canada and Italy. He has a new CD entitled "Elvin" dedicated to Elvin Jones.