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Jim Lobe, last updated: April 16, 2007It has an all too familiar ring to it. A crisis area—in this case, the Middle East—finds itself in desperate need of a peace process capable of tamping down the forces of violence and destabilization that the United States itself has played a central role in unleashing.
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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a neoconservative think tank and advocacy group based in Washington, has endeavored to undermine the Obama administration's negotiations with Iran. FDD executive director Mark Dubowitz recently voiced support for measures by hawkish members of Congress that seek to give Congress a greater role in the negotiations, such as getting an "up or down vote on" any deal. Dubowitz has also suggested that Congress "defend the sanctions architecture" on Iran even if an agreement is reached.
The Center for Security Policy (CSP), run by notorious Islamophobe Frank Gaffney, has rabidly opposed negotiating with Iran over its country's nuclear program. With the deadline to reach an agreement fast approaching, CSP fellows have argued that it would pose "an existential threat to Israel" and a "deadly threat to U.S. national security." They have also urged Congress to "repudiate the nuclear talks and any agreement resulting from them."
AIPAC, "America's pro-Israel lobby," has attempted to influence the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 by supporting hawkish congressional measures that many analysts say could derail the diplomatic process. The lobby has strongly endorsed a letter from Reps. Ed Royce (R-CA) and Eliot Engel (D-NY) pressuring Secretary of State John Kerry to broaden the scope of demands in a potential agreement, which many observers have criticized as containing "distortions of the truth."
Although largely dormant in recent years, the Committee on the Present Danger—the Cold War-era pressure group that was re-launched after 9/11 with support from leading neoconservatives—continues to use it website to plug fear-mongering media stories and op-eds, focusing mainly on Iran. One recent article, written by a CPD member, rails against efforts to reach a diplomatic compromise over Iran's nuclear program, claiming: "It is hard to rationalize the past history of this fanatical Muslim regime's secret nuclear efforts and any hope that it would abide by such an agreement, or, indeed, that UN or other surveillance would be more effective than in the past."
The Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI), a leading neoconservative think tank, sought to frame the 2014 midterm elections as a "foreign policy election," even though only 13 percent of voters listed foreign policy as a top issue in exit polls. FPI nevertheless hopes that the Republican-controlled Senate will "actively lead on foreign policy issues" and has prioritized passing Sen. Robert Menendez's controversial Nuclear Weapons Free Iran Act. The bill would impose additional sanctions on Iran and would likely scuttle on-going negotiations with Iran.
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In her new book, Connected from the Start: Global Learning in the Primary Grades, primary teacher Kathy Cassidy makes a compelling case for connecting our youngest students to the world, using the transformative power of Internet tools and technologies. Her well-balanced text presents both the rationale for connecting students "from the start" and the how-to details and examples teachers need to involve children in grades K-3 in using blogs, Twitter, Skype and other social media to become true global learners.
This highly interactive digital book — featuring dozens of color photos, six student-centered videos, and hundreds of live links to helpful downloads and outside resources — invites the reader right into Kathy's cozy and connected classroom, where kids are talking live with students "down under," swapping video with peers in Greece, and using personal blogs to create digital portfolios that document their growth and achievement for parents, families and a worldwide audience.
Want to preview before you buy? Check out the table of contents and read an excerpt from Chapter 1. When you purchase Connected from the Start, you'll receive the eBook in both PDF and ePub formats.
Kathy Cassidy is a grade-one teacher for Prairie South Schools in Moose Jaw, SK, Canada. Since 2005, she has been integrating various technologies into her teaching practice to help "connect" her primary-grades students so they can become global learners. Kathy also does professional development presentations and workshops on technology integration and early literacy and is a recipient of the Kay L. Bitter Award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) for outstanding technology leadership in the primary grades. Follow her on Twitter @kathycassidy
"Kathy Cassidy has become a shining example of what one teacher with some grit, curiosity and passion can do to realize the powerful potential of computing and technology in the classroom. And she does it with 6 and 7 year olds." – Dean Shareski, Community Manager, Discovery Education Canada
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Posted by Kate Peila, Purely Paperless on 15th Sep 2013
I purchased and read this book on the recommendation of a friend this summer and I am so glad that I did. So many of my personal beliefs and values about technology integration in the primary classroom were validated.
Kathy Cassidy has created some fantastic learning experiences for her students that are easily replicable in any classroom. It is amazing to watch the embedded videos and see the kinds of things that her students are doing at such a young age. Kathy is truly an inspiration.
If you have an interest in providing your students with learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom walls, I would highly recommend this book. Learn to appropriately utilize tools like Skype, Twitter, and blogging in the classroom. You won't look back!
Posted by Sherell Stepp on 17th Jul 2013
This was an amazing book with tons of authentic work done by primary children! The learning described in this book is inspiring!
Posted by Pati Terry, Adjunct Professor, Education, Virginia Wesleyan College on 2nd May 2013
"Connected from the Start: Global Learning in the Primary Grades," by Kathy Cassidy is an exemplary chronicle of one teacher's journey into the use of social media to deliver multi-disciplinary experiences for her primary aged students. As stated in an old proverb, "experience is the best teacher," primarily because it involves dynamic engagement in a specific activity. Ms. Cassidy recognizes the need for her students to develop the skills and attitudes that will serve them well in a global society, and as such has sought opportunities to expand their horizons by involving them in a variety of experiences with students from other parts of the world by using a variety of Web 2.0 tools. This book is not intended to teach how the technology itself works, but rather provides samples of the ways in which she and her students have used the tools to connect with others, and how they have shared learning activities with them.
As educators, we strive to design activities for our students that will be both engaging and result in the achievement of our instructional goals. We often learn from each other, spending time chatting with the teacher In the next classroom, down the hall, across town, or somewhere around the world. When you read this book, you will feel as though you're seated at a table with Kathy herself, two colleagues sharing stories. Her style is warm and supportive, and it is clear that her primary focus is on her students and their growth, rather than on the technology they might use.
Kathy begins with a reflective look at her early days when she was just starting out, providing even the most tentative web user with simple activities that are easy to manage. She conveys a sense of excitement on the part of her students as she describes the questions they ask, and the wonderment they exhibit when learning about children in other cultures. One such example is how she set up a Google Doc and invited students in other classes to share what they eat for breakfast. As her students watched the words appear in real time on the white board in their classroom, they were amazed that not everyone eats the same foods. This led to a discussion on various foods, as might be expected, but also prompted many other questions. They wanted to get to know these other students. Their curiosity had been piqued.
Throughout the book, Kathy has embedded links to various resources, images, sound recordings and video clips to illustrate how she engages her students in interactive sessions with others. Many of these links take the reader to online collections, so it is best to read this work in its electronic format. She provides examples of the videos which her students have created to illustrate how simple and short they can be. Kathy describes how her initial foray into video projection was rudimentary, but that because the tools that are now available have become both easier to use, and offer more options, both she and her students can easily create appropriate video material to share with others. She emphasizes the need for keeping her students safe, and provides strategies that may help other teachers to do the same. She takes the time to describe in detail how she encourages parents and other extended family members to read and respond to entries posted by students on their blogs.
"Connected from the Start: Global Learning in the Primary Grades" illustrates how young children can use blogs and wikis to practice reading and writing skills by developing their own "digital portfolios." By contributing to these over the course of the school year, it is possible to observe a child's growth over time. Kathy shares how exciting a Skype session can be for students and describes several activities that can be done using this tool, but cautions that time zones can often be tricky to work around. She also mentions several ways to use Twitter to promote learning in the classroom, and offers some do's and don'ts for the successful integration of this social media tool. Of course, there are many situations where limited or even no technology can impact what is possible. Kathy provides some strategies that can be used with classrooms that may not have specific technologies at their disposal, and illustrates these with examples to show how these experiences enhance her students' learning. She points the reader to numerous resources within the appropriate sections of the book explaining how to make connections with others.
Kathy Cassidy credits her mentors with having faith in her as she first dipped her toes into the unknown world of the internet, and now eagerly mentors others who come to her for assistance. She provides links to her own blog, her Twitter accounts and her YouTube accounts so that anyone can reach out to her. She explains that she has only described a few of the many tools available online, and notes that new ones are are always being developed that can make the use of computers, smartphones and tablets appropriate for very young children. She wonders what tools others have found useful and encourages everyone to share them with her. If you are thinking of tapping into the power of the internet for the first time, or extending what you already know to craft powerful learning experiences for your students, "Connected from the Start: Global Learning in the Primary Grades" would be a great place to begin your own journey!
Posted by Jane Ching Fung on 23rd Apr 2013
I have always admired teachers who are able to utilize technology in their classrooms to open up the world of learning for students. I want to be one of those teachers. With the new book by Kathy Cassidy, "Connected From the Start," I think I finally can.
As a first grade teacher, my students' use of technology has been limited to educational games and websites, with a little word processing thrown in. I often wondered how I could engage and involve young students in more meaningful uses of technology. Kathy's book shows even the most novice techie how to get teachers and students connected and engaged in activities that promote communication, collaboration, sharing of information, and making learning public.
Connected From the Start provides readers with step-by-step instructions on how to enter the world of Skype and Twitter, how to engage young students in blogging, and how to use student blogs to not only share learning, but to document the progress of their learning.
I highly recommend the e-book with all its hyperlinks to Kathy's own websites, videos, and suggested online resources. The hyperlinks lead to real artifacts and resources that help readers understand each topic and see how they work in action.
Connected From the Start is a simple and engaging how-to manual written for teachers by a teacher, and the best part is that you won't have to go it alone! Kathy provides her personal accounts and blogs so that readers may post questions and provide feedback. I cannot wait to get my primary kids connected!
Jane Ching Fung
NBCT, First Grade Teacher, Los Angeles
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Posted by Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano (via Powerful Learning Press) on 23rd Apr 2013
[Here's an excerpt from a new review of Kathy's book, posted at the Langwitches blog. See: http://bit.ly/17NSXOW]
"The first person, I thought of immediately who NEEDED to read this book was my daughter, who recently graduated with a degree in elementary education.
"Connected from the Start should be required reading for all new teachers, better yet, for all pre-service teachers. The book inspires, guides and gives practical how-to-get-started advice. Although Kathy is a first grade teacher, I believe the book is relevant for all grade levels. Yes… including middle and high school.
"Teachers who have imagination and the desire to perfect their teaching craft will be able to tweak lessons learned to connect to their own curriculum, subject area and grade level."
Posted by Lisa Noble (via Powerful Learning Press) on 19th Apr 2013
[Excerpts from a review by teacher Lisa Noble - see http://bit.ly/11Lwy0Y]
...This book, this amazing, revelatory, magical, beautiful book – this is the example I would have used. It's an e-book from PLP Press (one hopes the first of many), and reading it, as an educator interested in trying to take my technology practice up a notch, is like being handed a detailed game plan. Need to see what she means by a particular idea? Click on the video that shows her class demonstrating it (and experience their joy in what they're doing). Want to see the background on digital footprint that she references? Click the link – you're there.
The book is not only a great experience for a teacher, it's terrific for a learner. The information is chunked, so you can take it one gentle, hand-held step at a time. And the "how-tos" are just that – there is no previous knowledge assumed (I am really beginning to think this is a key piece in convincing people to try this sort of teaching and learning). It is a true step-by-step approach, and you can determine how many steps you're ready to take.
Throughout the book, Cassidy manages a great balance between the why and the how. It's that balance we're always looking for – where good pedagogy is driving the use of the technology. So, she explains why she uses Skype in her classroom, and what it brings to her students (with concrete, curriculum-linked examples), and then she takes you through exactly how to set it up for your classroom.
If this was a hard-copy book, it would already be dog-eared and highlighted into oblivion (and I would suggest reading it in a .pdf program that will let you highlight and annotate) This is a keeper, one to have in your digital backpack all the time, but, most of all, it's one to share. Give it to your admin, your colleagues, your student teacher. Their students will thank you.
Posted by Powerful Learning Press on 19th Apr 2013
[NOTE: This review by 4th grade teacher Patti Grayson first appeared at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day blog. Reposted here with permission.]
Editor's Note: I will periodically be inviting guests to write short reviews of books that I have read and feel are particularly helpful to educators. Patti Grayson kicks off this new feature reviewing Kathy Cassidy's exceptional new book.
I can't say enough about what an invaluable resource for teachers I found Connected From the Start: Global Learning in the Primary Grades to be. Author and primary teacher Kathy Cassidy has included something for everyone, whether you are just beginning to find ways to connect your students to the world via the Internet and social media, or you have experience using tools like Skype, Twitter, and blogs in the classroom.
In addition to discovering how to provide this incredible learning experience for your students, you'll learn how to bring experts into your classroom via the Internet, hold interactive student-led conferences, and help your kids develop public digital portfolios.
I was amazed at how much Kathy's six-year olds could do online. Kathy says it well in this quote:
"Some people worry that young children should not be online because they cannot be safe. Instead, I worry that young children who are isolated from social technologies will not learn HOW to be safe online. In our increasingly connected world, it is important for even five and six year olds to begin to learn what is appropriate when using technology to connect."
As an elementary educator, the name Kathy Cassidy was far from new to me. I've been following her posts at the Voices From the Learning Revolution group blog since she wrote about global learning for primary students there almost two years ago. I also follow her on Twitter, and my class follows her class on Twitter as well.
Kathy is an inspiration to elementary educators everywhere – and not just primary teachers. She is a risk-taker and boldly jumps into new connected learning experiences for the benefit of her incredibly fortunate Grade One/Two students – with amazing results. I've learned a great deal from this Canadian prairie teacher, thanks to her transparency. She openly and honestly talks about her teaching experiences, in the hopes that others can learn from her successes and failures.
I was proud to be featured along with Kathy in the first publication from Powerful Learning Press, The Connected Teacher: Powering Up, and was pleased to see that PLPress's next offering provided a thorough account of Kathy's connected teaching practices. She has much to share and her book is written in a very reader-friendly format. Her passion and excitement in the learning of her emerging readers and writers shines through in every chapter.
Speaking of format, Connected from the Start is an interactive book filled with color photos from her classroom. I loved the fact that I could relax and read it from my iPad, clicking on embedded videos of Kathy's adorable students and links to examples of their learning. There is no wondering: "What would this look like in my classroom?" Simply click and see exactly how it's done.
Links to resources, websites, blogs, and other information are everywhere, making the information easy to understand and accessible regardless of your experience (or lack thereof) with connected learning. Kathy also includes green shaded boxes throughout the book with additional information about the sites or apps available to support teachers and students.
Teachers will return to this book again and again as you bring the joys of connected learning to your students. Before you know it, they will be learning and sharing with others across the globe (and you will, too!).
--- Reviewer Patti Grayson is a fourth (and sometimes third) grade teacher at Virginia's Hampton Roads Academy and a member of the digital learning leadership team. Her articles have appeared at MindShift and Teach.com and she was named a Top 10 Teacher in the Hampton Roads community for 2012. Follow her on Twitter @pattigrayson. Her account of her own students' adventures traveling the world via Skype can be found at the Voices blog of Powerful Learning Practice.
Posted by Powerful Learning Press on 16th Apr 2013
[NOTE: We grabbed these comments from Dayle Timmons' blog because they SO make the case for why Kathy's book is best read on any digital device that can display an interactive PDF! -- John Norton, PLPress Editorial Director]
I know Kathy Cassidy's work because she is a 1st grade teacher who has been "the" voice for how first grade teachers can connect to the world...As I sat down this morning in my comfortable chair with my paper printout of Connected From the Start, I soon realized this was going to be a different reading experience indeed! There are live links throughout the book and I wasn't ten pages in before I had to get up out of my comfy chair, go to my computer, and check out one of the videos.
A few more pages and I had to see if my Skype account was still active. I was remembering how we skyped a teacher who went to Japan last year for the opening of the games of Major League Baseball. The kids were so excited. Why haven't I used that more in my classroom? It really wasn't so hard except for managing the time difference. So as I searched first grade teachers in Skype, I tried to think of a project that might be interesting. We have just started a new author study so I put in a request for any class that might also be studying Mem Fox. We'll see what turns up!
Twenty pages in and I've reconnected with my Twitter account (which I admit to not using very much - I just couldn't seem to find MY place on Twitter), because Kathy suggested searching by the hashtag #1stchat! An hour later and I've been through dozens of links to amazing suggestions and apps. Can't wait to get to Chapter 6 which is all about Twitter!
Now this is going to be one interesting read! I think I need a more comfortable chair at my computer!
– Dayle Timmons, Chet Creek Elementary, Jacksonville FL, 2004 Florida State Teacher of the Year.
Posted by K. Lirenman on 14th Apr 2013
Kathy's book takes a look at the journey of connecting young learners with the world. In clear, gentle language Kathy explores connecting through skype, blogging, digital portfolios, twitter, and wikis. Within each section, in addition to comprehensive text, she provides loads of links to websites, blogposts, and videos. You truly get to peek into her classroom.
Kathy starts by stressing how important it is to teach our children how to be safe on-line instead of limiting their access. And that access to an abundance of technology is not needed to get started on this journey. A lot of what Kathy talks about can be done with just one device with internet access.
Throughout the book Kathy continues to remind us that having students connected provides them with authentic literacy opportunities. Using twitter is about reading and skyping is about listening and speaking. Connecting with real people whether through skype, blogs, wikis etc.. is a powerful way to learn.
But in true Kathy style she remains humble. She talks about many of the errors that she's made along the way but stresses that it's okay to make mistakes. This genuine honesty makes it easy for the reader to connect to her writing.
Kathy is a truly gifted educator. Her book provides many examples of ways to connect a primary classroom with the world. It is an inspiring read, and one that should be read by all primary teachers.
Posted by Matt Renwick on 14th Apr 2013
"A good book encourages thought. A great book will change the way you think."
When Lani Ritter Hall, co-author of The Connected Educator, asked me to review Kathy Cassidy's new e-Book Connected from the Start, I got a little nervous. Who am I to pass judgment on the work of a highly connected educator like Kathy? Even worse, what if I didn't like it?
Fortunately, my worries were unfounded. This book is a necessary read for all elementary educators. The only thing she got wrong was which grade levels this book was most appropriate. I can imagine any K-5 teacher could implement the ideas Kathy shares to help their students become more connected online.
Instead of giving you a persuasive essay about why you should buy this book (and you should), I will share two ways Kathy's work has impacted what I do as an elementary principal and literacy leader.
1. Digital Portfolios
In the beginning of the school year, Dropbox was the tool selected for my teachers to curate student writing. The plan was to share these web-based folders with parents as the year progressed, so everyone could see student growth over time.
One problem was (and still is) that the teachers are doing the work. Although Dropbox is a great tool for online storage of many types of media, we have found it a bit time-consuming for documenting student writing. The teacher has to take a picture, upload it to the student's file, and organize it chronologically.
After reading Kathy's book, I realized that a great digital portfolio tool was right in front of me: a blog. She has her students, as young as six years, regularly post online. The students' content is not only given a broader audience, it solicits comments from other teachers, peers and family members.
This practical application in a primary classroom is powerful. It comes from someone who has been there and done that, and not from an administrator (like myself) or from a technologist that lacks that meaningful and authentic experience.
2. Collaborative Writing
I had been thinking for a while how I might show 4th grade students how to share their writing with an audience beyond our school walls. After reading Kathy's book, it sparked the idea of using Google apps to make this happen.
We plan to have the students write a narrative based on one of the fourteen scenes from Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. Students can use Google Drive to create these stories, and post them on one Google Site. It would be maintained by educators from both schools, even though we are hundreds of miles apart. Teachers would show students how to comment effectively on another student's writing. The benefits of these practices are a broader audience and a more authentic purpose to their work.
Lani Ritter Hall stated that "there is not another e-book out there like this". I couldn't agree more.
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Bruce Myers was named interim head women's tennis coach for North Carolina A&T on December 5, 2013.
Myers brings previous experience from his alma mater Randolph-Macon College, where he was the first full-time tennis coach in school history for the men's and women's teams. Last season the women's team posted a 10-7 overall record and a 5-6 mark in the ODAC. Under Myers, four players were named to All-ODAC teams in singles and doubles.
Before his stint at Randolph-Macon, Myers was an assistant coach for the women's team at Immaculata University. During his collegiate career he was a three-year captain and earned first-team All-ODAC honors in 1992 and '93 in singles.
Myers, a certified tennis professional by the USPTA, was ranked 15th in the United States in Men's 35 singles and participated in USTA local, sectional and national tournaments around the country.
In 2011, Myers finished the year ranked No. 1 in the USTA Philadelphia Section, No. 2 in the Middle State Section and No. 15 in the United States in Men's 35 singles. He has been selected to represent the Middle States in the Talbert Cup three times (2007, 2007 and 2011), and has been the training partner for WTA player Casey Robinson.
He collected victories at the 2012 Sportime Randalls Island February Adult Championship, 2011 Courtside Adult Classic, 2011 Royal Sims Tennis Classic, 2011 Friends of Chamounix Summer Classic and the 2011 Straub Brewery Clay Court Championship.
Myers received a bachelor's of arts degree in business economics from Randolph Macon. He and his wife Samantha have three sons, Joel, Brett and Xavier and three step sons, Evan and Ben.


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Mint and pineapple is a wonderful combination in any drink. Add a little bit of spiced rum and a touch of honey for a perfect adult slush. I recommend having it by the pool!
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- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 ½ cups pineapple, cut into approximately 1 ½-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 mint leaves, plus more for decoration
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup spiced rum
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Joel Cohen: I wrote a book in 1995 called How Many People Can The Earth Support, and I made a real effort to find every scientifically, allegedly scientifically-based estimate of how many people the earth can support and I found 66. After I published the book, naturally I found a few more, but they didn't change the conclusions. In the last half century, the estimates ranged of how many people the earth can support, ranged from less than 1 billion to more than a trillion, which is a thousand billions. They can't all be right. What's going on? They make different assumptions. They make different assumptions about the average level of well being that people will want to have, and the distribution of well being. And about how we will settle our differences, whether we'll settle them by peaceful negotiation, or by violent methods and what kinds of economies will we have? Will we trade or will we not trade? And what kinds of families will we have? Who will take care of young people and who will take care of old people? And what kind of an environment do we want? They make assumptions about whether we want parking lots or parks. Jaguars with a small J or Jaguars with a big J. You know, what do we want? Tin cans with wheels or are we going to walk, are we going to take a bike? So they make very different assumptions and I don't think is a question that's completely specified, it's not a science question. And the numbers that are given are too often political numbers, they're numbers intended to persuade you that we have too many people or we could have a lot more people and we don't have enough people.
I really don't, having spent four years writing that book, I now think that we should pay much more attention to the quality of life of the people who we have now and the quality of life for the children that we're going to have in the next year and 5 years and 20 years. And so I've shifted my emphasis from trying to answer a question that's not well formulated in the first place, to what can we do to improve life for ourselves and for the children, and especially for the billion people who are chronically hungry now. It's amazing to me—so you ask about how many people can the earth support? Last year, we grew enough grain to feed decently between 9 and 11 billion people, okay? We have under 7 billion, and of those, 1 billion are chronically hungry, they're not getting enough. How is it possible? We're growing 9 to 11, we've got a billion hungry people. We're only 7 billion altogether, how does that work? For every 3 kilograms of grain that goes into a human mouth, we put 2 kilograms of grain into an animal mouth. And we have put animals in the queue for food ahead of a billion people. And the reason is, the billion people are poor. They got no money and they're economically invisible because the price of food doesn't take account of hunger. Especially children. They've got no, they don't have it. And so they are hungry, we've got a billion hungry people and we're feeding 40% of the consumed grain to animals, not to mention the one-sixth that goes into the machines. So I think we've got a problem, when we put machines and animals ahead of people.
Question: How can we stop wasting so much food?
Joel Cohen: Well, I don't know that it's wasted. The people who are getting rich are demanding the meat, they want, in the economic sense, they're buying meat, they want it. And the farmers are supplying where there's demand. What I think we need to do is take several steps to break the cycle of poverty so that the people who are poor can also get grain or meat or whatever they want. I mean, if they've vegetarian, fine, let them eat vegetables. If they want meat, let them buy meat. But part of the problem is that meat consumers in rich countries have no idea of the environmental impacts of eating meat. So the price of meat does not reflect the real costs in terms of well being for the earth. It does not reflect the land degradation due to over-grazing. It does not reflect the water pollution, it does not reflect the greenhouse gas emission that affects everybody whether you eat meat or not. So the prices do not incorporate the real cost. The price of meat doesn't incorporate the health risks. The infectious diseases, the e-coli infections, the salmonella. You know, there was just another food recall in the New York Times yesterday because of salmonella. It doesn't reflect the losses of species.
So the first thing I would do is get the prices of meat to reflect all of the costs and I think that would be a signal of what's in, to the consumer, and the other thing is to provide the consumers in the west with information. What are the consequences of eating meat? But that's not enough, because there's a whole billion people who are outside of the price system and for them, I think we need three kinds of interventions. You ask what to do? Here are three things I think we should do. There are about 200 million women in the world who have an un-met need for contraception. That means if you ask them, do you want to have another child and they say no, and are you having intercourse and exposed to the risk of conception and they say yes, they have an un-met need for contraception. There are about 200 million. It would cost about $4 billion to fix that problem. That is not a big deal, we could fix that.
The second thing, and we should be educating teenage boys and girls about contraception before they become parents. Secondly, we should have nutrition education for pregnant women, for parents, and for teenagers, how to make a whole protein out of whatever your local food is. Rice and beans, it's a great combination, it gives you a complete protein, but in Liberia, a lot of people eat just the polished white rice because that's the upper class food, and beans is cheap food and they consider that not dignity. This is where culture comes in, eating poor people's food is not dignified, as a result, they get malnutrition. But if we could teach people to make whole protein from whatever is locally available, by nutrition education, that would be a big step.
And the third thing is, as a temporary measure, we need to provide good diets to pregnant women, lactating women and their offspring, and infants up to the age of three, because that's when their brains are being laid down and give them a start to get out of this trap of poverty. The poverty makes them have bad diets and the bad diets stunts their mental and physical growth and that keeps them in poverty. So there are some specific things that we can do to get out of this bind.


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La Fisheria
- Address:
4705 Inker St
Houston, TX 77007Neighborhood:
Heights / Washington
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $31 to $50
La Fisheria
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.lafisheria.mx/
- Phone: (713) 802-1712
- Hours of Operation:
Mon - Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
- Executive Chef: Aquiles Chavez
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: We have a space with the Capacity to handle 75 seated guests.
A word from La Fisheria
Fantastic, coastal Mexican Seafood. Traditional Mexican Flavor, from a Mexican Chef who is focused on the most modern and creative interpretation of his country classic dishes.Continued
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La Fisheria reviews from OpenTable diners
65 reviews since August 1, 2014
- Food4.2Service3.9
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (39)neighborhood gem (25)hot spot (13)good for groups (11)special occasion (10)great for lunch (8)great for outdoor dining (6)vibrant bar scene (5)kid-friendly (4)romantic (2)late-night find (2)great for brunch (2)Show More
- EXCELLENT!!LPshomeVIPDined on 11/6/2014This is probably one of the most freshest, tastiest seafood restaurants that I have dined in Houston. Its small and simple, but Celebrity Chef Grade cooking. Had the Yellow Fin Tostada appetizer....AWESOME. The menu has a long list of fresh, unique dishes, that makes it hard to choose. The service is top-notch - knowledgable staff, courteous and attentive. My guests were delighted!! I highly recommend it.Special Features:
- Great food good atmosphereOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/15/2014The dining experience was pleasant except for the noise level. I had to shout to be heard over the din. Beyond the noise, the food was excellent with a very nice blend of coastal Mexican cuisine that reminded me of my time in Vera Cruz. The service was exceptional as well and helped to make the experience very enjoyable. I will recommend this place to friends and family.Special Features:
- ExceptionalTriptexVIPDined on 10/9/2014My first visit to La Fisheria made quite a positive impression on me. The food was extraordinarily delicious. However, what truly impressed me was the creative nature of the cuisine; dishes I've experienced nowhere else. As an added bonus, the chef's creations all seemed fairly healthy to me. I wish I could eat here every night!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, decent serviceFranklinVIPDined on 9/27/2014We had a nice meal at La Fisheria on Saturday night. The food was tasty, as always. The service was fine for the first half of the meal, but the server lost track of us halfway through and never returned to ask if we'd like any dessert or coffee. It was a little strange. Not consistent with our previous experiences here, so we'll still return for another visit.Special Features:
- New favorite restaurant in HoustonJungsiesVIPDined on 9/12/2014La Fisheria was to-die-for! There were so many delicious-sounding appetizers...we knew we wanted to try the ceviche trio (awesome...my favorite was the original ceviche), but when we asked the waiter what else we should try he suggested the octopus, since it was rated one of the top 15 Mexican dishes in Houston. Now I've hated octopus since I had it four years ago in NYC, but I thought that was pretty impressive, so we tried it. So glad we did...AMAZING. I love octopus now :) I also have never ordered a whole fish before, but we got that as well! Best piece of fish I have ever had...and I've had some pretty good sea bass in my days. Lastly, you can't miss out on the Dos Leches dessert. So rich, so scrumptious. A meal I will never forget.Special Features:
- Different in all the right waysBlueskyDined on 9/6/2014We had an excellent dinner at La Fisheria this weekend. In a city that has so much to offer, this was refreshingly different. The seafood menu was superb and the quality was excellent. Decor is original and all in all we left feeling goodSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- foodloverDined on 9/5/2014I had the red snapper Pibil style and it was terrific. The flavors blended perfectly. My husband had the grouper which I think was the catch of the day but neither of us cared for the flavors in that dish. The presentation of both dishes was exquisite. We had the sorpresa for dessert and it was wonderful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good and different menuRogersDined on 8/30/2014A change of pace to the usual fare of restaurants. My friend and I tried the trio ceveche and waited to order the entree. Glad we did because the trio was filling and delicious. Service was very good . Only negative, it a very noisy place.Special Features:
- Great food, staff overwhelmedLivetoeatDined on 8/30/2014Great food, fantastic drinks but staff was not as attentive as expected. I know it was HRW but our waiter was distracted at best. The hostesses sat us at one table then came back 5 min later and moved us without explanation. After we ordered from the HRW menu, our waiter basically just dropped each serving without comments .Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great DinnerwblacksDined on 8/30/2014We have been wanting to try La Fisheria for some time now, and decided to take advantage of Houston Restaurant Weeks and give it a shot. It was definitely a great dinner and we look forward to going back and trying some different items on the menu. Our group ordered every option on the HRW menu and it was all fantastic. The only downfall, if you can call it that, is a rather short wine list. We tried the only Pinot Grigio on the list and it was good, but would have liked to see a few more options. All in all, it was a great experience and we will most assuredly return!!
- OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/28/2014Great food and service! Excellent fish, ceviches! And the cucumber and jalapeno margarita was delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcelenteGracieLouDined on 8/28/2014Fuimos para el cumpleaños de mi esposo ya que el es fan del Chef Aquiles y todo resulto como lo esperabamos! Nuestro mesero Ulises super amable, nos recomendo cosas del menu, atento y agradable, la comida exquisita! Definitivamente regresaremos!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingJamesBVIPDined on 8/28/2014Came here for HRW because reviews were good and the menu sounded interesting. As much as I'd like to give this place another chance, the food just failed miserably. There are too many restaurants in Houston for me to go to place like this again. Food: three course meal from HRW (I took all the waiter's recommendations)...The appetizer sopa was lacking seasoning/acidity/anything. Main course taco trio -- pastor taco was incredibly fishy (ate about half), lobster taco was 95% sour cream/pickled red onion (left this on the plate), fried shrimp was smothered in some sort of creamy sauce and was the best of the bunch (which isn't saying much). Dos leches was oversoaked in condensed milk and no red sorbet to be found (as advertised). No thanks.
- Great food, valet parking?WorldFoodieVIPDined on 8/23/2014Great food as always at La Fisheria. My only comment is that I do not understand the mandatory valet parking in the small parking lot next to the restaurant. Why do we need it there? I agree that valet parking makes sense once the lot is full, and is much appreciated, but it is uncomfortable when the lot is empty. La Fisheria should re-think about this....Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellentbambola76Dined on 8/22/2014Excellent. This is my second time here and I love it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First time thereChuckDined on 8/22/2014The food was good although a bit expensive. We tries the Houston restaurant week special. The fish was very good and left me satisfied. They don't do chips and salsa which may be why I wasn't over stuffed! The MX martini was made with mescal which I liked. It wasn't as good as the Oaxacan Rita at Hugo's but very close. The cappuccino was terrible, but they removed the charge. They use nesspresso pods instead of a real machine. If they upped their game worth real coffee I would add a star. Over all it was a great date even if we had to go elsewhere for a coffee. We'll probably be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ¡Fantástico!F00DL0V3RDined on 8/22/2014Invited a friend of mine, who loves both Mexican food and seafood, for Houston Restaurant Week lunch. Along with my "agua fresca de jamaica" (hibiscus flower drink), I chose the trio of tacos and wished that I hadn't saved the lobster taco for last! So good, but I was full. Had to take my Dos Leches dessert back to the office. Tasted like one of the two "milks" was almond milk - genious! Two is enough! Wish the price point was a little better to be able to come here for lunch more often! ¡Enhorabuena, Aquiles y equipo!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BrunchDined on 8/21/2014Food was excellent! Noise was unbearable, need to change flooring to keep the sound down.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fish cooked to perfectionHairyTexanDined on 8/19/2014I finally took the opportunity to try this restaurant during Houston Restaurant Weeks. I've had my eye on this place for a while. It did not disappoint. I went with a group of five people on a Tuesday. We had a reservation and were promptly seated and our drink orders taken. The service throughout was excellent. We ordered three of the restaurant week menu which got us everything and we also added a couple appetizers and a soup. The grilled octopus was tender and delicious and all the fish was cooked to perfection. Everything was very enjoyable and the combination of food and service was excellent in a nice, relaxed atmosphere. I definitely will be returning!Special Features:
- New and interestingwordsmithDined on 8/18/2014This was a refreshing break from the same old... Really interesting riffs on the food of interior Mexico. Absolutely delicious, beautifully presented. Restaurant week was a good time to try it as their regular prices would have stopped our discovery! The fishing shack style gives an unsophisticated vibe, laid back and cool. But the food is spot on, with an excellent hand at the helm. Waiter Antonio was a gem!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love their food. ..but ....mrdzDined on 8/16/2014The wait staff needs to become familiar with the menu. Most of the items are in spanish and our waitress did not speak spanish we had to be pointing at the menu. It's ok she does not speak spanish but learning the menu is a must.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great fun!HoustonGoodeatsDined on 8/16/2014Our group of 6 tried our La Fisheria for HRW. We were thrilled to find this place. We enjoyed the food. It is aggressively seasoned with salt and pepper -Thank you for that. The service was excellent. I loved having the table a reasonable space apart. We were able to have conversation at our table without hearing the other tables around us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- so socsteppinDined on 8/15/2014the hype was just that, hype food was over priced okay to go once so you can see what I mean but I wouldn't get all cited about itSpecial Features:
- Great Restaurant Week ChoiceFoodie99Dined on 8/14/2014Food was fresh and vibrant, attractively plated, and had lots of flavor. Churros for dessert was a great street food touch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- carandDined on 8/14/2014The food was both eclectic and delicious. Ambiance was right for the cuisine.Special Features:
- Nice PlaceOpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 8/13/2014First time there and I enjoyed it. Only thing weird was that I could not find any reservations between 6:45 and 9:15. I went at 6:45 and left around 7:45 and there was plenty of empty tables. Did the Houston restaurant week and got real good food for a good price.Special Features:
- Eating at barOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/9/2014Dinner was great it was packed when we got there the mitos were great highly recommend not to sweet.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Energetic AtmosphereEngineeringirlDined on 8/9/2014I enjoyed my visit and would most likely return. I felt the food was inventive, the service was attentive, and the drinks were very delicious and fresh. The restaurant is LOUD so be ready for that. It's a very small space, so probably not good for groups for families.Special Features:
- Online reservations dont work.persianprincissDined on 8/9/2014Upon arrival the hostess informed us that they were not accepting open table reservations. She did not offer any apologies for this and we had to ask her if it be ok if we could sit at the bar (she didn't even offer). Our meal took 2 hours from order to finish. Service was very slow and we had to ask if our meals were ready before anyone checked for us. Overall, the food was good but the service was the worst service we have ever experienced in Houston.Special Features:
- Excellent fishnevradleyVIPDined on 8/9/2014We love the fish here - fresh and perfectly cooked with plenty of flavor. The margaritas (particularly the cucumber and jalapeno, and the hibiscus) are also delicious. Start with a ceviche and finish off with the Dos Leches (yes - only two milks instead of three, but this is a case where fewer is actually better!) and you have an excellent meal for a reasonable price, particularly now that the Houston Restaurantweeks menu is available. Highly recommended!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/8/2014Definitely worth a visit. Good for a special date night, or just a normal night out to dinnerSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent seafood.JayBeeDined on 8/8/2014Excellent food. Consider La Fisheria as a really good Seafood place more than a Mexican restaurant. Great for those who don't like the usual Tex-Mex but want an upmarket Mexican experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very averageLuv2eatVIPDined on 8/7/2014Went for restaurant week at lunch. Seafood soup was horrible. Tacos ok. All 3 dessert bland.Special Features:
- Feels like you're in Mexico!downtownladyDined on 8/2/2014The fish is fresh, the joint is jumping, the decor is bright, the drinks are good, the service is friendly- all around a positive, happy experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Nice RestaurantMichelleinHoustonDined on 8/2/2014Houston Restaurant Weeks is a great way to try out new restaurants. You get a 3 course sampling of a variety of dishes. I ordered the cerviche and it was wonderful. The drinks were good and strong. Like most good restaurants in Houston be prepared for noise. It's really noisy. Otherwise it was a great dinner.Special Features:
- Great, Fresh FishJenHeartsHoustonVIPDined on 8/1/2014La Fisheria knows fish and seafood well. The ceviche that I had was perfect, fresh and a kick of spice. The catch of the day, a red snapper, was great as well. The service however was a little slow and not really much to brag about. But don't let that deter you, the food is worth a visit!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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- JoeBobDined on 7/30/2014Very bright decor, nice menu adn servce was excellent will return with friends for a great happy hourI would recommend this to a friend.
- Great....fantasticDined on 7/26/2014The service is amazing, the food is simply fantastic. The house drinks are outstanding!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Expected betterBrianTXVIPDined on 7/19/2014While the service and ambiance were both very good, the food was a bit hit-and-miss. It was a shame since it has great potential. I had the trio of tacos, which the waitress HIGHLY recommended, and was underwhelmed by two of the three (1 of 3 works well in baseball, but not in restaurants). However, the lobster and beet risotto was excellent (unfortunately not what I ordered). Appetizers were good, but not great. If they can improve their dishes, this is a good recommendation. But until then, I'll keep looking.
- Overall Goodness!fantasticDined on 7/11/2014Great service and outstanding food. This is my second time there. First time for lunch and second time for dinner. The food is unique and every bite is full flavor. Each dish made to order with care.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Some of these NBA players sure know how to spend their money. Melo's in Colorado, the homes that Vince Carter built in Windermere, FL, and the one that LeBron's building in Akron, Ohio. Hoo-weee. Shaq's had a few mega homes, especially his 64,000 square footer on Lake Butler in Windermere, FL. That one was HOT! He showed that one on MTV Cribs. I should've practiced my baller skills more when I was younger.
And this my friends is how pro athletes go broke….
So very true. Next up, the bankrupcy line. Oh man. These guys should save their money until retirement, but of course, they don't.
Some NBA players would go broke but Carmelo has already made over $50 million for his career. LeBron has made over $200 million and he's only 24, so he can spend as much as he likes.
Not really Antoine Walker made well over $150 million and he went broke. Also Toni Braxton spent over $200 million & went broke.
Anon 11:43, Holyfield made $50 million a fight and so did Tyson and they went broke.
Michael Jackson was worth more than $500 million and he went broke.
And countless others.
My friend and neighbor is an NBA player and he makes $13 million a year and he has 2 multi-million homes for sale in two different states that he can't get rid off. His first contract he had he was broke before it was over and had to borrow money. He has over a million in jewelry, a couple of million in cars including his families he bought for them and homes for them. At last count he was supporting at least 32 people.
And none of his houses come even close to the size of Carmelo's.
The official address for Melo's is 6971 S Polo Ridge Dr, Littleton, CO. That shows right in front of the house. His second address is 6965, which shows right in front of the barn. Go figure.
Carmelo's old address and the home he switched with, which he showed off on MTV Cribs, is located at 1995 South Lake Road, Denver, CO.
Iverson made over 200 mill over his carreer and he is broke….he is in his early thirties too…evander holyfield had 100's of millions and had a mega mansion that i think cost well over 50 mill…and he went broke…its not about the now…its about the yearly cost to maintain these mansions…the gardener…the multiple housekeepers…the taxes….the insurance etc…is all fine now but after a player retires how are they gonna come up with money to afford this shit until they are like in their 70's and 80's…the reality is that unless they invest or make their own companies they can't…
You can't take it with you, when you life ends dog. Before I overspend on things that are unnecessary, I donate my money to the hungry relatives in AFRICA!! God will bless the dumb brothers like diddy, jay z etc.
BENNY HINN TOOK EVANDER HOLYFIELD'S MONEY! Holyfield was the stingiest boxer in history!, – BAR NONE …. So the church conman took him in the financial-juggler!
This is a pretty awesome place, saw it on Cribs a few weeks back, one of those houses that definitely feels as big as the square footage listed. I would change a few interior things and turn that barn into a garage, but other than that it's pretty perfect.
If you gonna go broke you might as well do it big huh. Reality and fantasy is something. Let me just say that this mansion gets my penis hard and I am sure it gets women wanting to put on a wetsuit. I would need a financial advisor/ baby sitter to prevent me from purchasing a home like that despite me knowing I am setting my self up of poverty later on. It is true what they say, knowing and doing is two different things.
Is it any wonder 40% of NBA players are broke within three years of retirement? This guy is dumb as if you couldn't tell in one interview. He'll be living in his car in ten years.
im tired of these mouthafuckas sayen there gona go broke ..nott true carmelos sells shoes ..clotheing line and stuff and his wife is a realtor ..im pretty sure he has lots of bucksss n the bank ..so stop haten plzz stop debaten..cuzz he worked hard for dat and wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy more richer then you
[…] this Mega Mansion in 2007 from Stephen Jacobsen, the former Executive Vice President of Qwest. He paid $12M plus he also gave Stephen his old home in Lakewood as part of the […]
Mello has a race car and horse, a very prolific shoe endorsement deal, clothing and numerous products. He has things going, as does his wife. Seems to me most of you are caught in the stigma of "black" or people of color's lavish lifestyle and spending… Only because the referenced bankrupt athletes are black. Fact of the matter is a lot of white athletes have made similar mistakes. Fact is most if not all of you that commented will never be in his tax bracket. So if he does loose it all, he'll never loose the experience in which you can only watch


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All this week, aspiring rock stars, rappers, DJs and even a folksinger or two have fanned out across Manhattan and Brooklyn for the 33rd annual CMJ Music Marathon. But today New York City's week-long festival will have a pronounced Texas twang. Lone Star acts, almost two dozen of them, will overru ... More >>
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Since there's been so much talk about Kings of Leon after Caleb Followill's abrupt "heat-induced" exit last Friday in Dallas, Tuesday afternoon Rocks Off's in-house brain trust emailed back and forth about the possible long-term effects of last weekend's events on the band. Mark C. AustinKings of L ... More >>
Marco TorresWill ACL close with classic rock again, like with the Eagles last year? Neil Young?The Austin City Limits Music Festival's big 2011 lineup announcement is imminent, scheduled for May 17, and Rocks Off will surely be on top of the news after it hits. Last year we sat on the compute ... More >>
Mark C. AustinKings of Leon at Verizon Wireless Theater, October 2008Just a couple of days now before Rocks Off - the person and the blog - proudly presents Shot In the Dark: Houston Press Concert Photography, our first-ever exhibit of live pics we've collected in about three and a half years ... More >>
Mark C. AustinDevo hits Warehouse Live on March 25, the band's first Houston date since a 2006 appearance with the Psychedelic Furs - who, coincidentally enough, are also coming to Warehouse (April 23) to do all of 1981's Talk Talk Talk ("Pretty In Pink," "Into You Like a Train"), plus "Love ... More >>
Mark C. AustinKings of Leon at Meridian, 2006The Meridian Saga seems to have ended, after close to a year of weirdness and shady business dealings. In the past twelve months it went through overhauls, new management, lockouts, changes in image, mild scandals, and even a name change. Remember ... More >>
Goodness, it's been a while since our last MCM update, but we're back. Rocks Off is scouring the Internet for every tidbit of Houston music news we can find, and reporting it all back every Friday. If you'd like to facilitate our hunt, feel free to drop a line to marc [dot] brubaker [at] gmai ... More >>
Photos by Mark C. AustinMGMT: "Ruh Roh! Better play something off the first album!"Village Voice Media dispatched Houston photographer Mark C. Austin to New Orleans this past weekend for the Voodoo Music Experience, the Crescent City's annual three-day Halloween engorgement of live music and ... More >>
Photos courtesy of Mark C. AustinMark C. Austin just keeps on living the dream. Last month he opened "Three Songs, No Flash," his first-ever exhibition of his bountiful collection of concert photography - many shot for these very "pages" - now on permanent display in Warehouse Live's Green Ro ... More >>
All photos by Mark C. AustinGwen Stefani of No Doubt in The Woodlands, May 2009This evening, local rock photographer Mark C. Austin unveils his first exhibit of his work since he began shooting bands almost five years ago. Austin's work has appeared in print and online for the Houston Press a ... More >>
Mark C. AustinJandek (right) at Rudyard's, April 2009Sunday, Rudyard's celebrates its 32nd anniversary with an afternoon barbecue buffet and night of free music with sharp-witted singer-songwriter Teresa Kolo, holy terrors the Hell City Kings and the stuff Rocks Off's dreams are made of, an a ... More >>
Photo by Mark C. Austin/See a slideshowHouston artist Tyagaraja recently won the Ford Fiesta Team Houston Battle of The Bands, the grand prize of which was a trip to perform at the Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee. Meghan Hendley, keyboardist/vocalist for Tyagaraja, reports back to us wit ... More >>
Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to email@example.com. Thanks, homies. Mark C. AustinNosaprise at the 2009 Houston Press Music Awards Showcase Single of the Week: "Start Today," Nosaprise Wire ... More >>
MCM doesn't really understand this Ford Fiesta Movement clown-car nonsense, but we do know Buxton - as lensed by sometime Rocks Off shutterbug Mark C. Austin - manages to sound awesome even packed into the back of a tiny sedan. The Wild Moccasins' tour kickoff will be April Fool's Day at Walte ... More >>
Mark C. Austin This is the very, very, very, very last thing Rocks Off has to do before we're off New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and the whole blessed weekend after that, so we'll tell you what: Click right here and feast on our copious ACL '09 coverage to your heart's content. We are so outta he ... More >>
Tomorrow afternoon, the friends of late Free Press Houston staff member Lee Powers will be holding a benefit for his family to cover their bills. The event is sure to bring in plenty of money, and every bit of the proceeds will be going directly to the Powers family. A bike ride is the first eve ... More >>
Photos by Mark C. AustinKate Pierson of the B-52'sYou could roam, as the B-52s put it during their early afternoon set Sunday on the AMD Stage. But as Mudstock 2009 came to a close (let the debate about the later-in-the-year dates begin) most members of the muddy-stocking clan were losing their l ... More >>
Photo by Mark C. AustinDan AuerbachAs we wait for the final day of ACL coverage to roll in, enjoy some of our favorite shots from the festival below.
Mark C. AustinSeems like we recognize this guy from somewhere... More and more, Aftermath uses ACL more than SXSW to see which recent buzz bands are worth their salt, and of course to check on how some old favorites are doing. This year, tops on our new-to-us list were Blitzen Trapper, who manage ... More >>
Photo by Mark C. AustinWas it something we said or did? Aftermath openly gushed about how great the weather was on Friday and how it seemed that maybe, just maybe, we were going to finally attend an Austin City Limits (ACL) that didn't consist of heat and dust. Well, it seems that the powers ... More >>
Photos by Mark C. AustinOne word: LASERS. Enjoy the spectacle below.
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Photos by Mark C. AustinFunny thing happened last night. It was the same thing that happened to U2 in 1987 in the wake of The Joshua Tree, and the same thing that killed Kurt Cobain in 1994. Fame has finally overtaken Kings Of Leon, leaving their core boots 'n flannel crowd in the proverbial pop ... More >>
Photos by Mark C. AustinRocks Off saw Them Crooked Vultures a little less than twenty-four hours after their pulverizing set at Stubb's on Thursday night. It was the same setlist, just harder and Grohlier. Meaning that Dave Grohl was seemingly taking out his demons on his drum set. John Paul Jone ... More >>
Photo by Matthew TaplingerThe quality of the grass at ACL on Charles Attal's apparent birthday blow out (if projections for "Feliz Cumpleanos" were to be believed) was nothing to sniff at. The great lawn of Zilker Park was emerald and ready to absorb the dance steps of a sold-out crowd with h ... More >>
Photo by Mark C. AustinACL was barely three hours old, and we already have a winner in the "New(ish) Band That Totally Sounds Like 1972" contest. It's our new Portland friends Blitzen Trapper, whose heavy folk-rock harmonies, atmospheric Led Zep slow blues (we half expected John Paul Jones to joi ... More >>
Photo by Mark C. AustinThe Bright Light Social HourThe artist lineup on day one of ACL was massive to say the least. And we caught as many of the bands as our fleet feet allowed as to. As we wait for the reviews to roll in, enjoy some of our favorite concert shots from the day so far.
Photo by Mark C. AustinSchool of Seven BellsBefore we start discussing the great music we heard yesterday, we would like to take time to thank the Gods Of Rock for blessing Day One of the Austin City Limits Festival (ACL) 2009 with an amazing afternoon and evening of weather. Anyone who has ... More >>
Mark C. AustinJust a quick reminder that tonight is your last chance to see everybody's favorite Houston indie-rock/psych/jazz/blues/surf/spaghetti-Western quartet, the Tontons, who are going on hiatus until January. Unless you want to talk singer Asli Omar out of going to school in New York, tha ... More >>
Mark C. AustinB L A C K I E holds court at Dean's on Showcase Sunday. We heard a rumor bubble up a while ago about how a couple of the Houston Press Best Underground Hip-Hop nominees were supposed to be working on a group track together. There was even supposed to be a co-sign from Bun B worked i ... More >>
Mark C. Austin Only a few more hours until this year's Houston Press Music Awards winners will be announced at Warehouse Live. There's still time for you to head over to Momentum Audi (2315 Richmond) to pick up tickets; doors open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Performing tonight are HPMA nominees Ka ... More >>
Photo by Mark C. AustinLike everyone else with any sense of self-worth, you spent part of your weekend at the crazy circus known as the Houston Press Music Awards.Check out sister blog Rocks Off for constantly updated reviews and reports; click here for a collection of slideshows documenting ... More >>
Chris GrayFive hours is not a long time. It is if you're driving from Houston to Texarkana or Uvalde, maybe. But when hopscotching all over downtown trying to take in as much of the Houston Press Music Awards showcase as you can until your feet and your ears cry uncle, those 300 minutes go by in ... More >>
Mark C. AustinThe Snake Charmers take a breather after bluesing up Martell's. It was hot as hell when the Houston Press music staff met up at the Flying Saucer ordering different shades of exotic beers and several different kinds of cheese. Bands were divided up between writers, and pretty much e ... More >>
Mark C. AustinPete Yorn has been and will always be "sad bastard music" to Aftermath's ears. One thing that has always interested us about the forlorn tunes that seem to drip from Yorn's fingers is how big of a female audience he has. We have quietly hypothesized that somehow women are drawn to li ... More >>
Our review of last night's epic No Doubt reunion show out in the Woodlands is coming. We still have the cheers and screams of thousands of women in our ears, so we are a tad wobbly. For now, here's a taste of Mark C. Austin's camera-wielding skills from last night. More is on the way! Mark C. Austin
Mark C. AustinDidn't go to Jazzfest? Don't worry. Neither did Rocks Off, but that guy above sure did, and so did our intrepid photographer Mark C. Austin. See what else he shot in the Big Easy right here.
Photos by Mark C. Austin Live-music fatigue is an awful thing, but it happens. It must be really bad for the people who only go to three or four concerts a year. But sometimes even us diehards have to say uncle. And so it was at the Black Keys last night. Through no fault of the Akron-based vulcan ... More >>
Delta Spirit (Mark C. Austin) So far for me, ACL has been all about dilemmas. They're the good kind of conflicts, though, like whether to see N.E.R.D. or David Byrne; Gnarls Barkley or Raconteurs; John Fogerty or blow my head off. Click here for more...
Mark C. Austin Turns out that fire yesterday at ACL Fest injured four people, two critically. -- Keith Plocek
Someone got the bright idea to pair Paolo Nutini and Ray Benson from Asleep at the Wheel for an artist panel in the media lounge. They ask Paolo what it's like to tour in Texas, and so he goes off on this weird patronizing reply in his lady-killing Scotch-Italian accent. All the older women in the ... More >>
Last night's Txt Me L8r event at the Houston Center for Photography brought out voyeurs galore. Mark C. Austin Click here for a slideshow. Photos were projected on a large screen in the middle of the main room, rotating through different artists' interpretations of commands sent by text m ... More >>


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Lisa Dover and her 7-year-old daughter Ella love to read books together, but doctors diagnosed Ella with epilepsy just before her third birthday.
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