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Who knew Nicole Richie had that much talent?
According to Us Weekly, Nicole has been offered the lead role in Chicago on Broadway! The new mom would have her name in lights, as Roxie Hart, but the mag says Nic is still undecided if she should go for it.
"She's definitely interested and weighing it out with the timing of the baby," a friend said. "It is in the super early stages of discussions and no decision has been made yet."
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Apparently Nicole can sing and dance (though we've never had the pleasure to see that, other than during her Middle America clubbing stint on The Simple Life) and has been working on album for years.
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Pass The PTC For Wind Energy— A Vital Ingredient Of An "All of the Above" Energy Policy
By ACORE CEO and President, Vice Admiral Dennis V. McGinn
During the final sprint to Election Day, Americans will hear political leaders point fingers as they attempt to explain why the U.S. is experiencing slow domestic job growth. We will hear versions of an "all of the above" energy strategy, versions that may not in fact fairly embrace all of our domestic energy resources. Evidence of the lack of consistent support for all sources of energy abounds in Congress's failure to extend the Production Tax Credit (PTC) even as the wind industry has been making significant gains in previous years. If leaders of any party want to truly establish "all of the above" energy strategy that embraces all sources of energy--natural gas, fossil fuels, and renewable energy--on a level playing field, the PTC must be extended.
The Future Of Wind Power
With an industry tax credit in jeopardy and new projects at a virtual standstill in the U.S., you might have expected the wind industry to come limping into RETECH2012. Instead, the audience heard from a sector that's honing in on what it can control -- namely cost reductions and innovation.
"We haven't placed any orders for turbines for 2013," said First Wind's Julia Bovey in the opening remarks. That's been the norm in 2012 for wind developers and turbine manufacturers as utilities and power purchasers have adopted a wait-and-see approach when it comes to the Production Tax Credit (PTC).
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By David Field, OneRoof Energy CEO and Founder
The demand for solar in the U.S. has nearly doubled over the past few years, bringing significant opportunity for solar installation providers along with challenges that such rapid growth inevitably brings. Now the solar industry must collectively take advantage of this momentum by advocating for a streamlined and more efficient solar permitting practices and working with local governments to establish a permitting standard that will increase efficiencies and help installers manage costs amid this growth.
ACORE And Transportation: Why It Matters And What We're Doing
By ACORE's Transportation Associate Pete Metz
ACORE's Transportation Initiative launched in early 2012 to position our organization at the intersection of the renewable energy industry and the transportation sector. ACORE recognized this as an important opportunity for a number of reasons:
Evolving Media Coverage Of Renewable Energy
The renewable energy industry has gone from a media darling to often being blamed for a wide range of problems and economic issues. Those problems often in truth have little or nothing to do with the underlying business propositions of the projects that make up the sector, and we at AOL Energy hear feedback and complaints from the industry all the time.
Support for renewable energy by the Obama administration has made the sector a political football, with the Romney campaign attacking green energy projects without much nuance. Many forms of renewable energy are in fact actively supported by Republicans who might shy away from the "green energy" label, and that reflects an evolving complexity that has proved difficult for much of the media to cover.
Continued Coverage of RETECH2012
If there were any doubts about the global potential for renewable energy, Michael Lewis, COO at E.ON Renewables, quickly put them to rest. Opening up Thursday's keynote at this years RETECH conference in Washington, D.C., Lewis told the audience renewables will continue to expand, with global capacity expected to increase three-fold by 2020. "When people ask me if renewables are just a niche, I show them the data we've put together," he said.
Lewis expects the industry to grow between seven to fourteen percent leading up to 2020. And he thinks investment dollars will follow, citing the seventeen percent year-over-year growth for renewables in 2011. He explained that in spite of the natural gas surplus in the United States, renewables like solar bring predictability to pricing, which reduces volatility in wholesale and retail utility markets.

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One person was in critical condition after a fight led to a shooting Thursday night at a home in northwest Oklahoma City, police said.
Emergency crews rushed the victim to the hospital after the shooting at a house in the 1600 block of Fordson Drive.
Police said that officers have the suspected shooter in custody and are interviewing witnesses to see what happened.
Two women in the house were uninjured, police said.
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The actress hosted a birthday party for Bear at Farm Sanctuary in California
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Alicia Silverstone Launches Breast Milk Sharing Program
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Got milk? More specifically, got breast milk produced on an organic, potentially vegan diet?
If so, then Alicia Silverstone wants you.
The Clueless star and healthy living advocate just launched the Kind Mama Milk Share, a breast-milk sharing program that aims to pair moms in search of nutrient-packed breast milk with earthy, lactating moms who have a healthy supply to share.
Silverstone, 36, made the announcement on her web site, The Kind Life, which supports clean, eco-friendly living.
Lake Bell's Wedding: A Who's Who of Her A-List Guests
Originally posted 06/03/2013 06:25PM
When Lake Bell wed tattoo and fine artist Scott Campell on Saturday, a slew of A-list stars looked on.
With a guest list that was a veritable Who's Who of Hollywood, just how does the couple know all these famous folks?
Woody Harrelson & Alicia Silverstone's 'Shocking' Experience with David Blaine
Originally posted 10/10/2012 06:00AM
Alicia Silverstone and Woody Harrelson both experienced the magic of David Blaine's Electrified: One Million Volts Always On in New York City this weekend.
Operating on no food or sleep, wearing a chainmail bodysuit and surrounded by over one million volts of electricity (with Intel Ultrabooks controlling the voltage), the illusionist defied death by undergoing electric shock treatment for three days at Pier 54.
Silverstone and Harrelson both brought their significant others to witness Blaine in person.
"They had an incredible time and stayed for a while watching David interact with the crowd," a source tells PEOPLE.
Harrelson couldn't get enough of Blaine's latest performance.
"He said it was a stunning experience and he came back three more times throughout the weekend," the source adds.
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Clueless Reunion: See the Cast 17 Years Later
Originally posted 10/05/2012 09:00PM
It's been 17 years – and these Bronson Alcott High alums are still total Bettys and Baldwins.
Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash and Elisa Donovan, along with Breckin Meyer, Donald Faison and Justin Walker reunite for Entertainment Weekly's latest issue, on stands Friday. (Don't worry, Jeremy Sisto and Paul Rudd are included too – pick up the reunions special to see the full cast photo.)
Although the Clueless family is now missing Brittany Murphy, who passed away in 2009, they gathered to lovingly reminisce about the 1995 cult classic.
"Right when the movie was about to wrap, I remember asking Breckin and Donald, 'Do you think anyone's going to see this?'" Sisto recalls. "We had no idea."
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The Revolt 2 delivers simplicity, safety and accessibility in order for you to develop your kitesurfing skills quickly. A four-line kite that features innovative Delta C shape technology, combined with the EVO full depower system for no-compromise safety and control. It has a four metre safety lifeline, featuring a V-shaped bridle with a pulley system on each of the front lines, offering complete control with direct and responsive steering in all riding conditions. On the water the kite inspires confidence with smooth and responsive power delivery, even when the kite is fully depowered. No matter what your skill level, the Revolt 2 offers a rewarding and forgiving ride that will safely aid progression through the sport.
The initial differences between this and F-One's Bandit Dos (and now Three) are clear. The bar is a little more basic (still well made, but with fewer bells and whistles in the finish, such as a webbing pull-pull depower system rather than the clam cleat), the bag is a much cheaper product and there's no bag for the bar. There's no one pump either, but the Bandit Dos doesn't either, so no change there. The build quality of the package is good, it's well put together still, but it's definitely made with budget buyers in mind. When you put the kite up the first thing that's clear is that the Revolt is packed with grunt, but there's also a huge amount of depower on the bar throw, the bar seemingly retreating up the line for miles. In flight the kite is quick and carries oodles of power. The bottom end is fantastic, getting you up and going as soon as you dip that kite. Instant power, but also instant depower. This would be good for the heavier rider looking to progress after their lessons. Smaller riders could probably get away with a size smaller than usual. The relaunch is instant with you barely even needing to pull on a back line to get it to go up. It tends to roll over and get to the edge of the window on its own. Moving onto jumping, the huge depower and power mean that this baby goes up like a rocket and stays there with way above average hang-time. We had it out underpowered in about 15 knots and really powered in 28 ? 30; the jumping is good in lighter winds, but just incredible when over powered. You go up for an age and get brought really gently back down and are given a lot of time to get yourself settled for landing, which makes it great for learning those floaty transitions. Above your head during a jump it's not the easiest kite to instinctively feel where it is, but it's not supposed to be a super-agile bit of kit. It provides basic, safe but grunty power for riders in their early stages of development who want uncomplicated performance. Having said that, it does fly around a kite loop well! It's a quick kite in general, providing good forward pull and gets to the front of the window nicely with the bar trimmed correctly to shoot upwind. The bar does lack a little finesse in a refined feeling of control, but what it does have is that wonderful characteristic for early intermediate kiters who need to be able to power up or depower the kite by simply pulling in or sheeting out on the bar instead of having to move it around to generate power.
The Revolt is crammed with power, but has the ability to ditch it very quickly. One minute it's swaggering around the showers after a match swinging its massive balls about and the next you could spray it with a freezing hose pipe and it'd be out of there in the blink of an eye. Sure there's no one pump, but there's less to go wrong therefore and you could spend more money on a fancier kite, but would you rather be walking down the beach with a new kite in a cheap bag, or a second hand kite in a good bag. Ease-of-use, good grunt to get you going, great hang-time, simple relaunch and good forward flying speed for upwind gain are what this kite is all about. A job well done.
KW LIKED: Simple, usable power by sheeting in on the bar as well as great boosting.
KW WOULD CHANGE: Add a little more of a refined feeling through the bar, but only more advanced riders would notice that.
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EA shuts down servers, Online Pass games included
The moment was inevitable: EA have quietly announced a new batch of online server shut-downs – and this time around they include games which had a paid Online Pass.18
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EA victorious in Dillinger lawsuit
EA has successfully defended its right to name in-game weapons after Depression-era gangster John Dillinger.1
Videogame film tie-in sales declined this year, says NPD
Sales data released from the NPD Group shows that videogames with film tie-ins saw a dramatic sales decrease this year in the US. According to an article in the L.A. Times, the downward slope for the top franchises for the year had varying factors leading to underwhelming retail performance. Activision and DreamWork's Monsters vs. Aliens […]4
EA sends out brass knuckles with Godfather II, wants them back
EA has sent out a press kit for Godfather II to US journos, including a set of brass knuckles as a promo stunt. Hilariously, brass knuckles are a first-degree misdemeanor in many states. When asked for comment, an EA rep told GamePolitics that hopefully the folks over there were enjoying the game/ EA wants the […]6
EA's first Home space is Godfather-centric
Tomorrow, April 9, EA is launching its first PlayStation Home space in support of The Godfather II. A Texas Hold 'Em table's implemented, allowing you and other Home members to hang out and gamble. To further celebrate, a Celebrity Poker tournament will be held in-world on Thursday night. No real celebrities will be present, however. […]3
Premium DLC announced for Godfather II
EA's confirmed details and prices for four premium DLC packs for Godfather II, all to release on Live and PSN on April 23. Here's what's on offer: The Pentangeli Map Pack: Download for the all-new Cuba multiplayer map and the Junkyard multiplayer map ($6.75 / 540 points). Level 4 Weapons Bundle: Download this collection to […]4
Godfather II gets new dates
EA's announced new dates for The Godfather II, as you can see in this press release. The game will ship on April 7 in the US and April 10 in Europe. It was originally planned for a February launch. That's it. Rambling quote about gangsters through the link.1
Puzo estate and Paramount settle Godfather suit out of court
The lawsuit between the estate of Mario Puzo and Paramount over 2006 action crime game The Godfather has been settled out of court for an undisclosed sum. Puzo's estate – the author passed away ten years ago – was trying to get Paramount to fork over $1 million in sales and rental revenue. "We think […]2
Godfather II pushed into fiscal 2010
Slated to be released February 24 for PC, PS3 and 360, The Godfather II will instead be hitting retail shelves sometime during the 2010 fiscal year. EA stated during its Q3 conference call today that it wanted to release the game at a later date to build more excitement around the title. No exact release date […]3
First Godfather II trailer released
After the break. Looks pretty good, to be fair. Some shooting, blowing things up, a bit of shouting and sitting around in Cuba. The board game stuff doesn't look that shit either. Quids in. Take a look. PC, PS3 and 360 next February.1
Godfather II contains 15-25 hours gameplay
According to this Videogamer.com piece, The Godfather II contains between 15 and 25 hours of gameplay. "First time we were down this path we felt like that was an objective of ours, to have 50 to 80 hours of gameplay," said exec producer Hunter Smith. "We ended up just making s$!t up so we could […]3
First impressions of Godfather II posted
Kotaku, Joystiq and Eurogamer have all posted impressions of The Godfather II. Says Joystiq: The Godfather II is indeed a blend of action and strategy gameplay. Taking some liberties with the plot of the famous film, Michael Corleone has appointed the player's character as a fill-in Don. It's in this role that they plot against […]0
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Godfather II confirmed for February
EA put out a press release confirming Godfather II for a February release next year. In short: "As The Don you control the family, sending some of your men on missions while heading off into action with others. The combination of strategic organized crime gameplay and brutal BlackHand action sets The Godfather II apart from […]0
First proper Godfather II details emerge
CVG's posted the first real details of The Godfather II, by way of Brit mag Xbox World 360. From the piece: Described as "Scarface meets Total War", the second game is said to be less of a GTA-clone and more of a sandbox game with RPG, RTS and erm, board game elements. The action takes […]2
Riccitiello talks Godfather II
Talking at a session with investors at the William Blair & Company's 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference, EA CEO John Riccitiello said that EA's Redwood Shores studio is at work on a sequel to The Godfather game. "It's a game that I think we'll be talking a lot about this fall," said Riccitiello. "You can […]0
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Great leaders do work that is effective, sustainable and meaningful. At the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, we believe that this requires da'at, which, as understood in Hasidic literature, means a rich, spacious awareness that leads to righteous action. Da'at (from the word lada'at, "to know") implies intimacy, a knowing grounded in trust and compassion. When we cultivate that kind of knowing, we become more aware of how things are interconnected, of the underlying Unity, its dazzlingly diverse manifestations and our own place within it. This awareness allows the necessary insight for leaders to evaluate their own behaviors, make wise decisions and find true joy in the work they do. Through personal investment in spiritual practices that support the cultivation of da'at, we all can better embody the characteristics of great leadership.
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Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell is the co-founder and director of the Center for Jewish Mindfulness in Chicago. Jordan was ordained by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2008, after which he served as the rabbi at Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living in Glencoe, IL. Prior to pursuing his rabbinical path, Jordan studied Conservation Biology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, spent several months at Zen centers in California and France, and studied Jewish text at the Conservative Yeshiva and Machon Pardes in Jerusalem. He and his family live outside Chicago.
"The Institute for Jewish Spirituality represents the best of Jewish living through the practice and development of authentically Jewish, sustainable tools that help facilitate our becoming the people that we hope to be in this world."
Mara Bernstein, Retreat and Programs Manager
Mara Bernstein comes to the Institute with a background in Jewish nonprofit program support and event management. She served as a program administrator at the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she coordinated professional development fellowships for Jewish educators. Mara also has a background in museum education – she has served as an educator at the Museum at Eldridge Street and Fraunces Tavern Museum, and also leads neighborhood walking tours in New York City. A native of southern California, Mara received her BA in History and Judaic Studies from New York University. Mara enjoys swimming, cooking, and exploring her Upper West Side neighborhood.
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Rabbi Nancy Flam was the first Director of the Institute and a co-founder of the Jewish Healing Center in 1991. She then directed the Jewish Community Healing Program of Ruach Ami: Bay Area Jewish Healing Center in San Francisco. She has served as a consultant for Synagogue 2000 and the National Center for Jewish Healing. Rabbi Flam earned her B.A. in Religion (Phi Beta Kappa, Summa cum Laude) from Dartmouth College in 1982; her M.A. in Hebrew Literature from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1986, and was ordained in 1989.
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Rabbi Lisa Goldstein is the Executive Director of the Institute; prior to that, she spent 15 years as Executive Director of Hillel of San Diego where she garnered local and national recognition for her devotion to students and her leadership. She has been a service learning group leader for the American Jewish World Service and as a Mandel Jerusalem Fellow in 2009-2010, she designed a new methodology for combining local justice work and contemplative practice within a Jewish framework.
"I have been an enthusiastic participant in Institute programs since 2002 and believe that the cultivation of spiritual practices as taught by the Institute has the potential to transform leadership in the Jewish community towards greater wisdom and commitment to right action in the world."
Denise Lorentz-Kirchner, Director of Finance and Operations
Denise came to the Institute after working in a variety of institutions, from a Fortune 500 company to start-up E-commerce companies, to businesses in the garment and diamond worlds. Denise has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a double minor in Economics and Business Education from Salem University. She is a Boston native currently residing in Westchester, NY, with her husband and daughter.
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Rabbi Marc Margolius directs the Institute's programming for rabbis, cantors and educators who are alumni of our leadership training programs. In addition, he serves as spiritual leader of West End Synagogue on New York City's Upper West Side. Previously, Rabbi Margolius directed the Legacy Heritage Innovation Project, an initiative supporting congregational educational transformation, and served as Director of Jewish Life and Identity for the Jewish Community Centers of Philadelphia. Rabbi Margolius received his B.A. and J.D. from Yale University, and graduated from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. He is a graduate of the original cohort of the Rabbinic training program of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
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Zena comes to the Institute after graduating from Tulane University with a BSM in Marketing, a secondary Jewish Studies major, and a Management minor. After growing up in Young Judaea, she stayed involved with the Jewish community through Hillel, as well as Tulane University for Israel. In her spare time, Zena enjoys dancing, laughing, hiking, and crafting.
Barbara K. Shuman, Director of Wise Aging
Barbara Shuman directs the Wise Aging Project. A graduate of IJS's Kivvun Program, she brings 18 years of experience in coordinating the Union for Reform Judaism's Kallah program of study and spirituality retreats. Barbara has been a URJ Board member since 1993, and is currently President of Pittsburgh's Agency for Jewish Learning. Barbara has a BA from Brandeis University and a MA from Columbia University. She is also a Jewish Spiritual Director, having completed the Morei Derekh Training Program. When not involved with the IJS and her other commitments, she enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren.
Jonathan Slater, Co-Director of Programs
Rabbi Jonathan Slater co-directs the Clergy Leadership Program and participates as staff in many other programs at the Institute, and is a graduate of the Institute's first rabbinic cohort. He is the author of A Partner in Holiness: Deepening Mindfulness, Practicing Compassion and Enriching Our Lives through the Wisdom of R. Levi Yitzhak of Berdichev's Kedushat Levi (Jewish Lights Publishing, 2014) and Mindful Jewish Living: Compassionate Practice (Aviv Press, 2004). Jonathan received his ordination at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1979, and served as rabbi at Beth Am in Santa Rosa, California, for 19 years. He is on the faculty of Makom: Center for Mindfulness at the JCC in Manhattan, teaching and leading mindfulness meditation.
"I am constantly amazed and inspired at how the focused, sustained and honest inner work of our participants generates such deep personal transformation, inspired leadership and strong commitment to ease human suffering and sustain the world."
Max Amadeo Thomas, Office Manager
Max came to the Institute with a background in operations and program support at several nonprofits relating to social services and human rights. He now serves as office manager and assists with programs. He holds a BA in Psychology from CUA, with a minor in philosophy. He likes to hike, bike, read, and eat.
Lisa Zbar, Development Director
Lisa Zbar comes to the Institute after a career making films about Judaism, Islam, access to health care, and other social issues. She was president of Brooklyn's congregation Kolot Chayeinu and co-founded Shir Chadash: The Brooklyn Jewish Community Chorus. Lisa has participated in two Institute programs; from 2006-2008, she participated in Vetaher Libeynu, and she is a graduate of the 2nd cohort of the Kivvun program.
"Through Vetaher Libeynu I discovered the transformative power of integrating mindfulness practices and Judaism. I hope that through my work I can introduce others to the riches that await us in these various traditions."
Larry Schwartz, Chair
Larry Schwartz spent 25 years as a principal of the company that created the Lugz and British Knights shoe brands. He retired recently to spend more time cultivating his Jewish spiritual practice and helping the Institute grow and develop. He cofounded the Jewish Meditation Center of Montclair and is teaching Jewish meditation at Romemu and elsewhere in NY city.
"The Institute means so much to me because it deeply touches and inspires so many people and is helping to revitalize Judaism throughout North America."
Nancy Belsky
Nancy Kaplan Belsky is Vice Chair of the Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation and on the board of Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Her previous board experience includes Vice Chair of the Rashi Reform Jewish Day School and Chair of the Governing Board of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston. Nancy has focused her efforts on enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Her current interest includes responding to the needs of seniors, specifically those living with Alzheimer's. Nancy is a Kivvun graduate; her love for Jewish study has motivated her to study text at Hebrew College and participate in numerous study groups, including Mussar. She and her husband, Mark, live in Waban, MA; they are members of the Reform congregation, Temple Beth Elohim. Nancy and Mark's pride and joy are their family.
Dr. Jeannie Blaustein
Jeannie Blaustein graduated from Brown University with Honors in history; she received an MA in history from NYU, and then shifted her studies to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. A licensed clinical psychologist, Jeannie worked in the Barnard College Counseling Service for several years, and is currently an Adjunct Supervisor to City College's Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She serves on the board of the Phoebe Berman Bioethics Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, and on the Board of LitWorld, an extraordinary non-profit dedicated to promoting sustainable literacy in the Third World.
Ellen Friedman
Ellen Friedman is the Executive Director of The Compton Foundation, which seeks to ignite change toward a sustainable, just, and peaceful future. Ellen brings to her work a deep interest in organizational design and leadership and a passion for transformative social change around the world. She is a trustee of Futures Without Violence, formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund, New Field Foundation, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and she holds an MBA from UCLA.
"The Institute matters to me because I believe we cannot transform the world until we transform our hearts. Jewish wisdom has much to teach about both and the Institute has found a way to bring that wisdom alive in our time."
Dorian S. Goldman
Dorian Goldman, Vice-Chair, is a trustee of the Goldman family real estate holding company. She is a member of the Friends of Ben Gurion University, the American Jewish Committee, and is a member of the Conservative Congregation in Pleasantville, New York.
Ann Greenstein
Ann Greenstein served as an Executive Director of a Reform congregation and came to IJS as part of the first Kivvun cohort. Ann lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Jeff, also a Kivvun participant.
"I became interested in the work of the Institute because I was convinced that there was a different way to see and to inhabit this world beyond what I already knew and understood and I wanted to explore that within a Jewish framework."
Rabbi Marion Lev-Cohen
Marion Lev Cohen began her rabbinical studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, New York, in August 2006. She is currently serving as a rabbinic intern at Central Synagogue in New York. She is the national chair of MAKOM, an initiative of the Jewish Agency to deepen Israel engagement. She currently serves on the boards of the Joint Distribution Committee, Jewish Agency, American Jewish World Services and Synagogue 3000.
Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter
Rabbi Rex D Perlmeter is the Founding Director of the Jewish Wellness Center of Montclair. He credits the vision of this provider of holistic teachings and services leading toward personal and communal sh'leimut in large part to the inspiration received from his participation in several of the programs of the Institute. A former member of the Senior Staff of the Union for Reform Judaism, he resides in New Jersey with his wife, Rabbi Rachel Hertzman and family.
Terry Rosenberg
Terry Rosenberg has a 25 year career as an executive coach and organizational consultant specializing in leadership development and communication. She has focused her work more recently in the synagogue and Jewish camping worlds. She currently serves on the boards of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and Synagogue3000.
"The Institute matters to me because true leadership requires personal transformation. The Institute creates Jewish leaders who illuminate the values of justice, compassion, and truthfulness in the communities they inspire and serve."
Daniel Scharf
Daniel Scharf has been a cardiologist in Kansas City since 1977 and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Missouri in KC. For many years he has been an active participant in the life of his Jewish community. He has served as President of the Jewish Heritage Foundation, a member of the Jewish Community Foundation and is currently the chair of the Financial Resource Development Committee for the Jewish Federation of Greater KC. Dan participated in the second cohort of the Institute's Kivvun program.
Amanda Silver
Amanda is a leadership and organizational development consultant to non-profit and social change organizations around the country. She draws on mindfulness, emotional-intelligence and strength-based approaches to create the conditions that allow individuals, teams and organizations to thrive. Amanda serves on the Advisory Board of the Selah Leadership Program at Jewish Funds for Justice and holds an M.S. in Positive Organizational Development from Case Western Reserve University.
"As a recent graduate of the Jewish Mindfulness Teacher Training program, I admire the Institute as a unique organization in which my passion for social justice, Jewish spiritual practice, and mindfulness intersect in an integrated way."
Steven Targum
Steven Targum is a psychiatrist who is the founder and scientific director of Clintara, a company that designs, implements, and trains people to conduct global clinical trials for drug development. Steve's career has included academia, administration, and entrepreneurship in the area of central nervous system disorders. He has held several board positions in the Boston Jewish community and has become deeply committed to the mission of IJS as a result of participating in Kivvun.
Larry Yermack, Treasurer
Larry Yermack has spent his professional career bringing improvements to the regional and national transportation network. He was the creator of the E-ZPass coalition, has held several government positions including first deputy transportation commissioner for New York City, was president of a 400 person systems integration firm, and now is president of a consulting company in the Intelligent Transportation field. He served as his synagogue president and co-founded the Jewish Meditation Center of Montclair.
"The Institute is important to me because it provides the tools to integrate spiritual practices into a full meaningful Jewish life."


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|Dave Nichol
Dave Nichol, who has served an active role on spread scheme offensive staffs that have made a combined nine bowl game appearances since 2000, is in his third season at East Carolina after accepting the Pirates' outside receivers coach position on March 1, 2012.
For the second-straight campaign, Nichol's unit provided ECU's explosive offense with a big play threat in 2013, most notably with All-Conference USA performers Lance Ray and Reese Wiggins. Ray's 28 receptions ranked fourth on the team, while Wiggins hauled in a squad-long 60-yarder that highlighted one of his 26 catches. Additionally, junior Cam Worthy led all receivers with a 15.5 yards per reception average as a top reserve.
Collectively, his pass catchers netted a unit-best 12.3 yards per reception clip during the 2012 campaign. His experience in the system not only enhanced veteran Andrew Bodenheimer's reliability, but served as a guiding hand in rookie Jabril Soloman's development that resulted in team-high 24.1 yards-per-catch average.
Before his appointment at ECU, Nichol spent five seasons at Pac-12 Conference member Arizona. After arriving in Tucson as a graduate assistant in 2007, he was quickly promoted to full-time status as the Wildcats' outside receivers coach a year later before adding inside receiver responsibilities in 2011.
While working with the offensive line during his initial campaign, Nichol assisted in the installation and operation of UA's spread attack. His efforts helped boost offensive production by 130 yards per game over the previous system and arguably provided a foundation for a run of three consecutive postseason games.
Nichol's transition into a leadership capacity with the Wildcats' receiving corps vaulted Arizona's passing game into national prominence in just three seasons. After standing 36th and 48th nationally in 2008 and 2009, respectively, UA was ninth in 2010 after averaging 307.7 air yards per game. The Wildcats improved to third a year later with a clip of 370.8 behind the play of quarterback Nick Foles and receiver Juron Criner.
Criner, one Nichol's prized pupils, ranked 15th among all active FBS receivers (receptions) at the end of his career. In 50 games, he caught 209 passes for 2,859 yards and 32 touchdowns - a number which stood fifth nationally - and as a senior in 2011, was 20th in receptions per game with a 6.8 average.
Nichol spent the 2006 season at Baylor as a staff assistant contributing to the implementation of a spread offense that helped the Bears set numerous school single-season passing records, including yards, completions, completion percentage and touchdowns.
He enjoyed three bowl appearances as an offensive line assistant at alma mater Texas Tech before his move to Waco. While with the Red Raiders from 2003 to 2005, Nichol was part of an explosive unit that topped the nation in passing each season and shattered numerous school, conference and NCAA records.
Nichol was passing game coordinator, quarterbacks and receivers coach at Cisco (Texas) Junior College in 2002, directing a group that led the Southwest Junior College Football Conference in passing and finished second in total offense.
He was a football letterman as a receiver at Texas Tech, and worked as a student coach on the Red Raider staff after completing his playing career. Nichol assisted with quarterbacks and receivers during a pair of bowl seasons, which included a matchup against East Carolina in the 2000 galleryfurniture.com Bowl
Nichol, 36, earned his bachelor's degree in exercise sports sciences from Texas Tech in 1999 before following with a master's in interdisciplinary studies from the same institution three years later.
A native of Chicago, Ill., Nichol graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas (Texas) before enrolling at Texas Tech.


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Chances are your clients have asked for recommendations, and customers who look beyond the holidays and into the new year will appreciate a good selection of bulbs they can plant now for spring color. But you can help them even further by teaching them to extend the often-brief flowering season with a few easy tricks. Whether they desire basic bulbs or a mix of lesser-known varieties, they'll appreciate the benefit of a longer season of gorgeous spring color.
As glorious as a spring bulb garden may be, the color and fragrance are often fleeting. There are several tricks, however, to extending the bloom season, beginning with planting by species. Even if varieties with similar bloom times are used, the planting depth and the varying heights of the plants dictate that the flowers bloom at different times.
Ensuring success with a bulb planting is relatively easy if several easy-to-follow steps are taken.
For a longer period of bloom, try planting crocus, hyacinth, tulip and daffodil - all early bloomers. Because the crocus are smaller - at about 4 inches tall - and are planted at a shallower depth than the other bulbs in the group, they'll emerge and bloom first. Next come the highly fragrant hyacinth at about 10 inches. These take a bit longer to develop, so they'll bloom a bit later. Larger tulips follow the hyacinth, and finally the tallest bulbs - the 16- to 18-inch daffodils - round out the season.
Planting by family also can provide a longer color period. If your client is a fan of one particular bulb, it's easy to lengthen the bloom season by planting early, mid-season and late-blooming varieties, sometimes of the same color. For a long-blooming pink tulip display, try combining early season 'Apricot Beauty', mid-season 'Pink Impression' and 'Angelique', which flowers in late spring.
Anyone who's ever planted a bulb knows the caveat: pointy side up. The bulb's flatter end, or basal plate, is where roots develop and the tapered end is where foliage, stem and flower emerge. So it only makes sense to plant roots down, (ultimate) foliage up - and in very small plantings, it's easy to remember and easy to do. But when bulb growers need to plant by the acre, it's next to impossible to place each and every bulb pointy side up. Yet, they survive and thrive.
So here's a little trick to creating a longer season of bloom by "fooling" bulbs when they're planted. Try this with multiples of the same variety: Plant about a third of the group in the traditional manner, basal plate down, pointy side up. These will emerge and bloom as expected. Plant the second group sideways, with the basal plate perpendicular to the bottom of the planting hole. This will force the bulb to right itself as the roots emerge - a phenomenon known as geo- tropism - and delay emergence and bloom by up to a week.
And here's the really fun part: Plant the rest of the bulbs upside down. As the bulb works to find its balance, bloom will be delayed by 10 to 14 days, giving one planting an extra few weeks of gorgeous color.
This works with all varieties of bulbs, unless your client insists on Fritillaria. This imperial bulb is oddly shaped, with a concave side that can collect moisture if it's placed incorrectly. Planting it upside down would only help it trap water, thus leading to rot. So if you're going to use Fritillaria imperialis, be sure to plant it on its side.
If yellow's a favorite, four tulip varieties provide an even longer color display. 'Monte Carlo' blooms early in spring, followed in mid-season by 'Yellow Impression'. Next comes 'Strong Gold', which flowers in late spring, and the very late blooming 'West Point' anchors the season.
Proper planting depth is critical to healthy bulb development, but it can also contribute to an extended season of color. Layering bulbs, which is a good trick for small gardens and large containers, creates a virtual bouquet of various bulbs that bloom in succession. For an in-ground application, dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the largest bulb, remembering the rule of thumb: Planting depth should be four times the diameter of the bulb. In general, a layered planting should be about 10 inches wide and about 8 inches deep, with sufficient drainage beneath the bulbs that are planted on the bottom layer.
For a colorful and fragrant bouquet, begin with early summer-blooming Allium giganteum at the very bottom of the hole or container. Cover the first layer with soil, then place tulips at a depth of about 6 inches. These will bloom in late spring. At 4 inches, place a group of early- to mid-spring Muscari (grape hyacinth), and finish with early crocus, planted about 3 inches deep.
Bulbs are relatively easy to grow if they're provided with the right conditions and a little extra care to ensure a healthy environment. They're forgiving of many soils; in fact, they tolerate media high in sand, clay or peat. But the soil must be well-drained; because of their Mediterranean origins, bulbs don't like to be wet.
The pH should be neutral, and EC (salt concentration) should be no higher than 2. Iffy soils can be amended with coarse sand, but the challenge of soil quality can easily be met with container plantings. Bulbs thrive in containers.
Chilling is critical to bulbs' development; a period of cold is necessary to break through the plants' dormancy. The length of the cold period varies depending on the variety of bulb; for example, tulips need a longer chill than hyacinths. Ambient temperature during the flowering period also affects bulbs' performance, and higher temperatures can shorten the length of bloom. If spring temps average 60 degrees or less, flowering can last up to three weeks; at higher temps, say, above 70, the flowering period can be reduced to a mere week.
In general, winter temperatures will not damage spring-flowering bulbs, but that doesn't mean that they're not affected by extreme cold. If the mercury plummets and there's little natural snow cover, bulbs can freeze. An insulating layer of compost, mulch or leaves will help protect the bulbs until they emerge.
And here's a nifty little benefit to layered plantings: Grape hyacinth has repellent properties that make it unpalatable to critters known for their voracious bulb appetites. If a layer of Muscari is placed to encircle the planting, hungry pests likely will look elsewhere for their meal.
For an additional bloom-extending trick that borders on heresy, see the sidebar, "Turning bulbs on their heads."
Bulb gardens can provide reliable color from early spring through early summer. Try a few of these easy planting tricks and your clients will be hooked.
Easy to remember, easy to follow and easy to perform, these rules will help achieve bulb success.
Jennifer Brennan is horticulture information specialist for Chalet Nursery in Wilmette, Ill., where she established the company's widely respected Education Series, which qualifies as certifiable course work for the Illinois Master Gardeners program. Often seen on local television programs in the Chicago area, Brennan received the 2009 Perennial Plant Association Media Award. Prior to joining Chalet, she served as staff horticulturist in the Plant Information Offices at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Critic & User Reviews
Great Game!
posted by nelics (MIDLOTHIAN, VA) Oct 4, 2009
Member since Oct 2009
4 out of 4 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Very Good
Little Bit Mario + Little Bit Bandiccot= GOOD!!!!!
posted by miko25 (LARGO, FL) May 10, 2009
Member since Nov 2004
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Klonoa: Not the easiest platformer
posted by JMichaud (BETHESDA, MD) May 9, 2009
Member since Jan 2008
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
How to do that? With the power of a ring you get in the intro cut scene, you can catch some enemies, toss them about to hit other enemies, jump higher than usual or hit switches - the standard 2D platforming fare.
If you've played any other 2D platformer, than you know what you're in for in this game - go from one point to the other, make some jumps, solve simple puzzles, collect stuff, and defeat enemes. The controls are easy to learn.
Some level design elements are very good - for instance, knocking over platforms to get to the next part or hitting targets from a distance. The story is also good - for a video game.
But some level design elements are very bad; some of the jumps you'll have to make are very tough, and if you miss, Klonoa falls to his death and you'll have to start over from the last checkpoint (it's an alarm clock icon you hit). If you lose all your lives, you'll have to start the stage over from the beginning.
Good thing you can go back to the easier, earlier stages and stock up on lives before taking on the later stages.
Klonoa is a good 2D platformer - just watch out for some really rough spots. I say rent it first and try it, then decide if you want to buy it.
posted by InnerSpazz (DEKALB, IL) Aug 13, 2010
Member since Jul 2010
2 out of 4 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
Because this is a remake, the rating will be determined based on the ORIGINAL game.
Graphics: 5/10
Storyline: 10/10
Layout: 3/10
Cinimatics: 4/10
Music: 10/10
Storyline representation: 0/10
Controls: 5/10
Voice acting: 2/10
-5/10 for general creepiness of the stonemason.
Overall: 1/10
This game is a remake of a classic PS1 game. They failed. Horribly. The voice acting was HORRIBLE, causing the original and wonderful plot line to crumble. Much of the dialog was morphed, which did not turn out well at all. And the game became so easy, I gobbled it down in less than a day. The result is a game that has been brought to life as a brain eating zombie.
The average member review is 6.8.
The original game would have scored as such:
Graphics (for its time): 6/10
Storyline: 10/10
Storyline Representation: 10/10
Layout: 6/10
Cinematics: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Controls: 8/10
Voice acting: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The fact is, Klonoa for the Wii is a horrible pile of dung with a few good specks of gold that remained from the old game after it was swallowed up and digested. My sister and I who have always been huge fans of this game, were horrified with the results. I played it all the way to the end, only to find that the most touching part (the ending), was actually made worse...something that broke my sister's heart as well as my own.
Overall? I will tell you what I think overall. This game was created in order to take advantage of the already decent fan base of this amazing game title. Go ahead. Visit YouTube, look at the cinematics, the story, the game play, and tell me that I am wrong. If you want to play this game, try and play the ORIGINAL Klonoa for the PS1. Heck, I would even suggest Klonoa 2! But this? THis is a sorry excuse to make money.
Very Good
long time no see
posted by wiifan2009 (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) May 9, 2009
Member since Apr 2006
2 out of 4 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
i give klonoa 4 healing hearts out of 5.
Got to level 2 & ready to send back
posted by IgGreyhound (YAKIMA, WA) Feb 17, 2013
Member since Jan 2013
Very Good
Jumping into a dream world
posted by trex6504 (HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA) Nov 14, 2012
Member since Jan 2011
Very Good
Great fun but just for a while
posted by LemmyKoopa (MADISON, WI) Jan 23, 2011
Member since Jan 2011
Now, this game isn't exactly like Yoshi's Island, and unfortunately in the end it doesn't manage to be as good. This game has just 12 levels - long ones, granted, but there's not as much content as in YI. At the same time, though, I wasn't disappointed by the short length because by level 10 or so it started getting really annoying. This game isn't as difficult as all that, nothing I couldn't overcome, but some parts of the game do feel cheep and the flutterjump doesn't control as well as I'd like. You'll rarely die from hitting too many enemies, but dieing because you missed a platform and fell down a pit? Oh yeah, that's going to happen a lot. You'd better bring a bunch of extra lives to the final levels if you want to make it through without tearing out your hair.
This game could be over and done with in just ten hours, and that could include finding all the collectibles as well as the levels that, in my opinion, stop being so fun. So it's a brief escapade, but I do recommend it to fans of the platforming genre, who should find something unique but with good platforming sense, as well as good production values, at least for a little while. Although the difficulty is lax at first, I found it gets rough later so I wouldn't really recommend this to newcomers to the genre. But veterans should like it, and if you're willing to put up with some growing pains as you get used to the style, then go for it.
Very Good
great platforming game, but one major flaw
posted by Scotty1964 (GRANITE FALLS, WA) Jan 14, 2011
Member since Jan 2011
The game is still worth playing, but you will become furious in the later worlds where there is a lot of jumping between little tiny ledges that are easy to fall off of. You have to have 100% acurate landings or you go back to the begining of the whole world and it can take you an hour to get back to where you were if you are near the end of a world!
posted by neovengean (LOS ANGELES, CA) Nov 11, 2010
Member since Feb 2008
The graphic look better than most of the game out for the wii.
Plain and simple
posted by ZBandicoot (CLINTON, IL) Jul 17, 2010
Member since Jul 2010
Pros: Good gameplay, I like the grabbing thing
Cons: Too short and easy, WASTED POTENTIAL
Above Average
Great gameplay, but short and bad dialogue.
posted by PiPanda (WASHINGTON, DC) Apr 18, 2010
Member since Mar 2010
All in all, the game is worth a play if you can tollerate some annoying dialogue (or you just skip it with [-]). It's even more so if you played the original, but it's not good enough to hold it's own in the Klonoa series.
It was simply nothing special
posted by mehrkat (AUSTIN, TX) Jan 20, 2010
Member since Jun 2008
Very Good
the goods and bads
posted by klonoa5370 (KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL) Jan 9, 2010
Member since Jan 2010
An fine game... back in it's day that is.
posted by Shnazzyone (MANLIUS, NY) Dec 15, 2009
Member since Sep 2009
The problem is that it is still a ps1 game with ps1 game mechanics. It was from back in a day when Sony was still trying to find their platforming character that Sega had in Sonic and Nintendo already had in mario. The gameplay is unique as it is a essenially an early 2.5 d sidescroller. This makes for some very mind bending gameplay as you have to often consider what's in the background as much as the foreground your currently running on. A neat idea that works well. Levels are more or less well designed but a tad overly simplistic. It's a game that is over flowing with imaginative character design but flunks out when it comes to the game itself.
It has major faults. For one it uses old tired methods to increase the difficulty. Tiny platforms and obstructed jumps become the tools the developers cling to make the game more difficult in the end levels. That and flat out frustrating enemy placement. Also, the boss battles just don't seem to measure up to the difficulty of each level. You almost have to expect a single dull pattern for each of these beautifully rendered bosses. The plot is certainly not the best either and the voice acting is somewhat grating at times.
Overall, if you love sidescrolling action platformers and want to give this a try. Then by all means give it a shot! It has a very old school feel... but if your looking for a deep game with revolutionary ideas... you should look elsewhere, this title is just a bit too archaic by today's standards. Undeniably beautiful though, maybe best for kids.
Score: 7/1
why i rated this game a 10
posted by Cysinye (ROWLETT, TX) Nov 13, 2009
Member since Sep 2009
Anyways for kids growing up with the wii, to not have the game or check it out is a shame. For those older people who didn't play this on the original ps. Yeah too bad, and no, you just won't have the sheer nostalgia factor this game has.
Great if you're new to it...and even if you're not
posted by DonJuggalo (CHICAGO, IL) Oct 17, 2009
Member since Nov 2006
If you've never played, then you owe it to yourself to check it out. The story is a bit cutesy, but after you beat the game there are bonus levels which are very difficult indeed. Worth checking out.
a very strange dream indeed
posted by thefrabs (JAMESTOWN, NY) Oct 4, 2009
Member since Apr 2008
Mr game
posted by 1234inomy (WATSONVILLE, CA) Jul 31, 2009
Member since Apr 2009
Very Good
2D Scrolling Fun
posted by Frenwick (LAKEWOOD, CO) Jul 23, 2009
Member since May 2009
Klonoa, you haven't aged a bit!
posted by JCDenton (FREEDOM, NH) Jul 18, 2009
Member since Mar 2006
The closest thing I can compare Klonoa to is NiGHTS. Both are pseudo-side-scrolling games revolving around the theme of dreams. Both are remakes with stilted dialogue, fairly annoying voice acting and a weak story. The big difference: NiGHTS is bad, Klonoa is good.
The basic gameplay here wil remind you of the original Mario games, as you spend much of your time jumping, collecting and dispatching enemies. Klonoa tries something different by making your enemies your main asset. Grab an enemy and you can use it to smash obstacles, eliminate other enemies or double jump. Many of the challenges in the game revolve around catching and using your enemies, a very unique game mechanic that is implemented well.
Then you have the levels. While the paths are linear, you can interact with the environment in front and in back. Getting to different locations will twist the landscape as the camera angles and rotates to heighten the feeling of a 3-D world.
If anything ha suffered with age, it's the presentation, as mentioned above. And it's length of four hours means that while it's great platforming, it won't last long. Luckily, the game gives you some unlockables at the end that might keep you playing longer, but not much longer.
It's nice to see an innovative platformer that holds up over time. Let's hope this signals a relaunch of the franchise, because there's still room for Klonoa in our modern gaming world.
a trippy childish, addicting game.
posted by whocares1 (STONEHAM, MA) Jul 12, 2009
Member since Jul 2007
First off, the graphics are beautiful, most of the time. sometimes during cut scenes the characters you're talking to seem to look a little crude, especially the fish people. But every character and object has a certain shine to it and are all very colorful and original.
As you make your way through a level, you find that your environment tends to change. you may be walking down a straight path and than all of a sudden, the path loops around something and your camera angle completely changes. And the camera does a great job keeping up with the changing activity.
All of the levels are original and creative and are a blast to play through. the grabbing and throwing technique works well, except at certain times when i was being bombarded with enemies, I had trouble throwing enemies behind me.
The game is fairly easy at first, but as you get to the last few levels, the difficulty definately does pick up.
I think my biggest gripe with the game is the story and writing. The dialogue was very childish. We find the characters thanking everyone they come across repeatedly for any help they give. and Klonoa's best friend, Hewpoe, a blue orb, has an extremely annoying voice. There are many cliques thrown around in the game, as far as writing goes. The odd thing is, this game has one of the saddest endings in video game history (no exageration) and the ending is actually rather disturbing. It makes me wonder why the people making this game would gear this game towards such a younger audience and make the game so whimsical, but than give the game such a sad and bizarre ending.
But besides that last gripe, the game is one very addicting platforming title,
Satisfactory remake for Wii low on replayability.
posted by Funfan12 (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Jun 30, 2009
Member since Oct 2005
The good news is that this game is really what the Wii is for. A family-friendly platformer that's the pick-up-and-play type with good use of the Wii remote.
The game is also high on plot and a good plot runs straightforward throughout the game. The plot takes dips and turns but is never confusing because the setting, enemies and level sytle relate to the part of the story. But there are only 14 levels which each take around 10 minutes to complete. By Level 3 the game's story and controls seem repetitive and boring, but when you start the game feels fresh and fun.
The game's controls copies from other platformers, like a student's completed work when they cheated off someone's test. The replayability is low. The graphics are satisfactory.
I hate to say this on a remake that sounds wonderful of a classic video game, but the adventure Klonoa is a little bit boring. If you have any interest, however, rent it, because the replayability is very low EVEN if you loved the game by heart.
Most people, however, should skip it.
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very good, very cute
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They have these at my local Wal Mart (Flint, MI area) for $18.88/dozen. Didn't realize they were that difficult to find. Nice review. I'll definitely be giving them a shot. A buddy let me have a W/S Zip ball last season and I really liked that one. Love the way it seems W/S balls are nice and soft around the greens.
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I recently tried out the tough to find, Wilson Staff Px3 golf ball. The only place that I have ever seen these for sale is in my local Wal-Mart.
I always felt that Wilson had a solid golf ball line up, the problem is they are always tough to find. I don't see them for sale at the course, and the only Wilson ball I see at Golf Galaxy is the 50/50. Sure, almost anything can be found online, but golf balls are a compulsive purchase for me. Earlier this year I tried their 4 piece ball offering, the Px4 and I really liked it. I was headed to Pennsylvania for a weekend golf trip and decided to plop down $21.96 and bought a dozen of the Px3 to try that weekend.
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The very first thing you'll notice is the very shallow dimple design, it looks much smoother than most other golf balls. These feature 312 "flat bottomed" dimples that according to Wilson, "rip through the air to create a stable, high trajectory flight." The quality is excellent and I liked its unique look. The Px3 is a three-piece ball that offers a softer feel and higher spin in a performance golf ball.
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This ball definitely feels a "little bit" soft off the driver face. The Px3 is definitely not marsh mellow soft, but a little softer than the usual ball. I had been playing the Nike One Platinum and the Bridgestone e5 back and forth that same weekend so I noticed that this ball was a few yards shorter off the tee than the Nike or the Bridgestone. Distance lost didn't mean I had to hit a longer iron, but I felt that it could have compressed a little less off the driver. My driver swing speed is average, maybe 93 mph, so I felt that this might be a good ball for me. The ball flight was straight and offered no surprises. Roll was difficult to discern as the fairway conditions that weekend were a little soft. I could not find out what the actual compression of the Px3 was, it was not even on Wilson's website. Whatever it is, it is fairly soft.
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The Px3 really felt great off the irons. I really didn't notice any loss in distance like the driver. Spin was adequate and the ball had no problems holding greens. The ball was durable and never suffered any type of damage during the round. Definitely provided a nice feel off all iron shots. These felt really nice on half and full wedge shots into the greens. The Px3 was very reliable and never seemed to "get away" from you when chipping. The ball really shines here.
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I tried the Px4 balls the other day. WOW. Great Off the driver. Best shot i ever hit with a 7 iron. Easy to spin, putts great. It ranks right there with b330 or pv1x.
These balls work great for me and the local Golfsmith had them on clearance for $9.99 / dozen. I bought the last 9 boxes but I'm sure that this model is truely discontinued for the PX4.
Bought a box for 15.99 at Golfsmith because I have a ball comparison chart that shows driver spin is 600 rpm more than most balls in the market and I wanted to see if a Driver/shaft combo I tried out actually had too LITTLE spin figuring that it that was the case I'd get MORE distance off a higher spinning ball. Well I found out that I didn't need more spin as this ball dropped and stopped in the fairway because of the high spin off driver. IMO, high spin guys need not apply but it does feel great and would be a GREAT ball for guys than need extra spin to carry a bit more with driver.


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