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5052 Mac Thi Buoi Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84 8 822 7962
While Vietnam's art scene rests in Hanoi, the walls of this spacious three-story gallery, originally a French colonial building, are filled with oil paintings by some of the nation's most prominent or promising artists. Among those featured are Bui Huu Hung, who specializes in haunting, classical portraits on lacquered wood, and Le Quan, whose bold brushwork found a customer in Bill Clinton. The gallery can also custom-frame the canvases, and crate and ship the art anywhere in the world via DHL or Federal Express.
Open daily 8:30 am to 8:30 pm.
100 Mac Thi Buoi Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84 8 823 0523
This cozy little storefront is all about bagshandbags, purses, and clutchesin a dizzying array of shapes and sizes. Most are made of silk, though a few come in denim; handles are fashioned from fabric or lacquered bamboo. All are intricately hand-embroidered with flowers, birds, and even dragons.
Open daily 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.
39 Ton That Thiep Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84 8 914 3769
This is a one-stop design center for upgrading your style. Gaya reps some of Southeast Asia's top tastemakers, from dressmaker Romyda Keth to furniture designer Lawson Johnston, who uses traditional materials like water hyacinth to fashion mod "egg" chairs. You can also pick up elegant beds, tables, chopsticks, stoneware, and linens. Best impulse buy: a picnic basket woven from water hyacinth and equipped with bright-orange lacquered bowls and plates.
Open daily 9 am to 9 pm.
38 Dong Khoi Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84 8 829 3968
Khaisilk founder Hoang Khai has built a diversified corporation that includes Nam Phan (one of the city's top restaurants), an office building, and even a resort in Hoi An, but the company's foundation remains fine silk clothing. There are ready-to-wear men's and women's collections in linen and silk as well as cravats, cashmere scarves, and limited-edition handbags. Don't see what you want? The store can copy any shirt or dress you desire: Just pick out the bolt of fabric. Delivery takes two or three days; allow five days to a week if beading or embroidery is requested.
Open daily 10 am to 10 pm.
99 Nguyen Hue Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84 8 914 0108
Interior designers, design-driven expats, and quality-conscious Vietnamese all frequent Bao Toan's tasteful downtown showroom, which features his custom furniture and period reproductions. The graceful, high-end pieces, frequently made from mahogany or recycled old timber and fabrics such as cow skin, are often inspired by Art Deco styles. Made-to-order pieces take three weeks to build; the store can ship them worldwide. Bao also offers a full interior-design service, from concept through construction to installation.
Open daily 8:30 am to 6 pm; call ahead Sundays and holidays.
25 Dong Khoi Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84 8 824 8977
After years of obscurity, Vietnam Warera propaganda posters have become collectibles, thanks to their subtle graphics and dry, meet-the-quota slogans ("More seafood!''). Because of limited technology in North Vietnam, most works were handcolored monotone offset prints or were entirely handpainted. This long, narrow shop features a large collection of battle images and village vignettes. The unframed paintings are priced from $80 to $100; reproductions range from $7 to $18. A few doors up the street, Dogma stocks more irony, selling propaganda-poster reproductions printed on canvas ($25) as well as T-shirts and greeting cards (29A Dong Khoi St.; 84-8-825-6817; www.dogmavietnam.com).
Open daily 9 am to 10 pm.
4957 Dong Du Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84 8 823 8356
Just across the street from the Hotel de Ville, this small shop has piled up numerous awards for its shimmering lacquerware products, which include plates, bowls, picture frames, and bathroom sets. Another specialty is small, intricate boxes, often made from rosewood. Two blocks away, a second NGA outlet sells lighting fixtures, from Japanese-style square table lamps to floor lamps with shades fashioned from colored beads or handmade rice paper (103 Le Thanh Ton St.; 84-8-823-3288).
Open daily 8 am to 10 pm.
20A Thi Sach Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84 8 825 8672
Stroll into this store with a picture of the table, armoire, bed, or even chandelier of your dreams, and Pham Hoang Yen will make it a reality. If you prefer ready-to-use pieces, her two-story shop is cluttered with antiques and good-quality reproductions, as well as digital scans of vintage black-and-white photographs of Old Saigon. The furniture, which takes four to five months to build, is fashioned from acacia or muong wood, a shade tree utilized on coffee plantations. She can arrange for shipping all over the world.
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My PCP found a lump on the outside of my right breast its not tender and she said that my breast feels very full and almost swollen. I am going for a mammo and ultra sound tomorrow and just a little nervous cause any other lumps that I have felt have been tender and this one is not. Just wondering if it could be that lymph node being swollen?
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What do you mean by all other lymph nodes have been tender? Have they all been painful? Usually, if you have a swollen lymph node you don't want it to be tender (bothersome or painful) or fixed because this could be a sign of malignancy.
Try to remain calm, the swelling on your breast could be due to the lymph node but what is important is that your doctor is being proactive with mammograms every 6 months. Please keep us updated on your results.
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Bondar, Dmytro and Budimir, Djuradj (2009) Digital baseband predistortion of wideband power amplifiers with improved memory effects. In: IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium 2009 (RWS'2009), 19 - 22 Jan 2009, San Diego, California.
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A new digital baseband predistortion of wideband power amplifiers with improved memory effects is presented and investigated. Distortion compensation is increased by implementing proposed iterative digital baseband injection technique. Frequency-domain equalization in baseband is developed to minimize memory effects. The non-linear and memory parts of the proposed linearizer are implemented in baseband without additional feedback loop. The spectral regrowth improvement of 20 dB for a 5-MHz 16-QAM signal and a 10 dB reduction of 8 MHz offset adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR) are achieved.
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Allegany Arc (The Arc) promotes understanding of the abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Awareness, education and treatment are the core of what we do. The Arc advocates for the rights of all people with disabilities. Through our network of members and affiliated chapters, we support and empower individuals and families, influence public policy, increase public awareness, and inspire inclusive communities. Values such as inclusion, exercise of rights, self-determination and values-based treatment are at the core of our mission - providing the highest quality opportunities for people with special needs and their families.Our agency is devoted to "putting people first" and allowing individuals with developmental disabilities to have greater control over and live richer lives. The NYSARC mission is to help individuals achieve four basic person-centered outcomes: living in a home of their choice where they can fully participate in community; having meaningful relationships with family and friends; engaging in activities, like having a job, that contribute to their personal growth; and having good health.What started as a TREE Workshop (for Training, Rehabilitation, Education, and Experience) in 1961, has now grown into Allegany Arc which serves over 325 individuals through a wide variety of programs (i.e. day habilitation on-site, habilitation off-site, Occupational and Speech therapies, service coordination, residential, crisis intervention, family and respite care, pre-vocational and college mentoring programs, etc.).The Arc proudly provides employment for over 375 people, most of whom reside in Allegany County.Allegany Arc is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.


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Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan is ready to sign a new contract to end speculation over his future. The 28-year-old midfielder, who has scored 12 goals to date this season, has become a key figure in the Magpies' dressing room and team-mate Joey Barton recently indicated that if the former Bolton man put pen to paper, he would follow suit. Now Nolan has revealed he intends to do just that within the next fortnight to hand manager Alan Pardew a major boost as he prepares for a summer recruitment drive. Captain fantastic: Kevin Nolan has enjoyed a superb season at Newcastle Liverpool boss Dalglish mulls ?5m move for Newcastle bad boy BartonNewcastle join hunt for Leeds' winger Snodgrass as Pardew looks for paceGet the beers in! Carroll ignores Capello's advice as ?35m man leads Liverpool jolly All the latest Newcastle United FC news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton
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A House bill to ban North Carolina motorists from writing text messages and e-mails while driving has had smooth sailing so far in the Senate.
A Senate judiciary committee agreed Tuesday to the legislation with little debate and sent it on to the appropriations committee. The same committee passed a similar bill weeks ago, but passing the House version gives the ban a better chance of getting to Gov. Beverly Perdue's desk more quickly.
Supporters say the ban will reduce driver distractions that can lead to highway accidents. Violators could face a $100 fine plus court costs. There are exceptions for police and rescue workers and in some other cases.
The House approved the texting ban by a near-unanimous vote last month.
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5 This doesn't deserve a lower rating than four from ANYONE.Posted: 27/01/2011Motters' review should not be taken into consideration when buying this game, as it is very misleading. This is NOT a single player game, it should be bought purely for the online experience. If you don't have the internet, don't buy the game. There are three million existing levels from the first game, all the existing creation tools and more, plus the ability to create a variety of your own games; not just levels, GAMES. It has been out for a week and all ready there are some incredibly fun levels to play - with time this game will just get better and better. It is one of the most fun same-console multiplayer experiences you can have! The content available is practically LIMITLESS, so to give the game three stars and state that it's "too short" is absurd and frankly insulting to the immensely creative options available in this game.My only complaint are the floaty controls, which are sometimes imprecise, but this is a minor trade off for the huge vat of quality content available, especially since the gameplay options can be tweaked to suit the games they are made for. The tutorials also take a while to get through if you want to create something good, however those dedicated should be able to make some brilliant levels. This five-star rating is coming from someone who doesn't like making levels - if you're creative, this game is even more perfect!
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5 Very fun with friends, and even quite good withoutPosted: 09/08/2009This game is awesome in multiplayer - my personal favourite is Terrorist Hunt, which sees some strategic moves being made by your group in order to eliminate 30-40 terrorists from an area. On realistic difficulty, a few shots will kill you, so caution is the name of the game. This is what makes the game so fun - the constant fear of death, but you gain a great deal of satisfaction from completing each level. It's also great for 2v2s; personally, I've played with rotating teams and had a blast with every person, good or bad (skill-wise).The story mode is also fun but rather short and unoriginal, but it can be played with a friend online or off, which makes it awesome for the same reason that T-hunt is - you need to communicate with your team mate. Telling your friend your position, the position of the terrorists, sightings, possible entries into buildings and other information is crucial and can be hard to do well, but with dedication comes a game where you feel like you're part of a skilled team.The EXP system is another high point of the game. Every single kill, whether online or off, counts towards your overall rank. It's very well implemented as it feels like you're making progress in the game no matter what mode you play.It's not a game for the faint of heart - I know people who have returned this because they immediately made the assumption that every shooter is Halo or Gears-like to play, only to get their ass kicked when they ran into their first terrorist. It can be a waiting game or it can have battles of terrorists killing everything with explosions going off everywhere, but at all times it remains a tactical shooter.One of the most complex console games available on the current generation of systems, and one of the best games to have a team playing. At a tenner, it's a bargain.
5 My sister says it's fine.Posted: 17/06/2009I'm not a casual gamer so I don't play these kinds of games, but my sister already plays this game for two-three hours a day (or more) and is a person who NEVER plays video games. If you're a gamer I suggest you avoid it as it's very monotonous and repetitive compared to the likes of a core game, but for the casual audience it's fantastic and fixes many flaws of the first game - namely by making it feel more like one world and fixing the loading times. It runs on my out-dated machine downstairs with a 7600GT on medium settings - I can't see the difference between it and the Sims 2 graphically, but the presentation that worked well five years ago works fine now.I'll also note that she has EVERY Sims 2 expansion and every time I see her on the computer she is playing this instead. Any game that can take her away from the Sims 2 has to be good, so I'll assume it's worthy of a five-star rating - this is vanilla Sims 3 too; it should get even better with the inevitable expansions!
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Man held on $1M bail in alleged assault of infant in Kailua
February 16, 2013
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported ("Man held on $1M bail in alleged assault of infant in Kailua", February 16, 2013) that a 21-year-old man, a resident of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kāneʻohe Bay (probably the spouse of a Marine), was arrested and charged with the assault of a 3-month-old infant this past week:
Billy Groce was charged with first-degree assault and is being held at the police cellblock in lieu of $1 million bail.
Police said Groce allegedly caused serious bodily injury on the infant girl Tuesday and arrested him Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree assault.
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A Police Department spokeswoman said Groce is not a Marine.
Legislators step in on military aircraft noise
August 13, 2012
As the Marine Corps proposes to expand in Hawaiʻi, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reports that even the military communities in Kailua and Kāneʻohe are already complaining about aircraft noise and safety. William Cole writes "Legislators step in on military noise" (August 12, 2012):
Resident complaints about noise from close-flying military planes and helicopters using the Kaneohe Marine base are being raised with federal lawmakers at a time when 53,000 flight operations annually are expected to soar to nearly 79,000 in coming years.
Four state legislators — Rep. Pono Chong, Rep. Cynthia Thielen, Rep. Ken Ito and Sen. Jill Tokuda — sent a letter last week to Hawaii's congressional delegation asking that they conduct a public meeting over the aircraft noise.
"Our constituents have expressed concerns about noise from military aircraft flights, particularly noise that can be heard from schools, businesses and private residences," the letter says. "Such noise is not solely caused by operations at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii-Kaneohe Bay. Aircraft from other branches of the military also use (the base)."
Ever since the Navy acquired 464 acres on Mokapu Peninsula in 1939 for a PBY Catalina seaplane base, aircraft have been flying overhead.
In the ongoing evolution of the air station, the latest concerns are over Marine Corps, Army and perhaps Navy helicopters overflying Aikahi Park houses — rattling jalousie windows as they go — before landing near the base's helicopter hangars.
Another sore spot: Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo carriers practice touch-and-go landings, with flight routes taking the big jets near the Kaneohe Bay shoreline and, some residents say, over land and homes, drowning out televisions.
P-3 Orion propeller planes also stray too far and too low over Kaneohe Bay and Enchanted Lake neighborhoods, some say.
And that's before 18 P-8A Poseidon jets, up to 24 MV-22 tilt-rotor Ospreys and the majority of 27 AH-1 Cobra and UH-1 Huey helicopters arrive, along with 900 aviation personnel associated with the Ospreys and choppers.
The Marines say that they cannot move the flight path of helicopters over the sea because of the live fire training area at Ulupau crater.
In a July 24 letter to Thielen, Marine Corps Base Hawaii commander Col. Brian Annichiarico said the helicopter flight path was modified so aircraft use the path suggested by Vericker.
Vericker said he's seen inconsistent Marine Corps efforts made in reducing the aircraft noise, and while Annichiarico, who took command in November, has been successful in reducing some of the racket, it's "the loudest it's been in the last couple of years in the 30 years that we've lived here."
Thielen also noted Annichiarico's involvement, saying he is making "every effort" to keep aircraft away from residential areas.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii said in an email that the departure route takes rotary wing aircraft on the base side of the center line of Nuupia Ponds at altitudes of 600 to 800 feet above the ground.
Officials said helicopters heading east from the base are unable to go around the peninsula, around Ulupau Crater and out to sea, due to the location of the live-fire range at Ulupau. A departure around the peninsula also would increase flight time to training areas and waste fuel, the Marines said.
Asked about P-3 Orions and C-17 cargo jets flying low over homes, the base said all aircraft fly in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration rules. For congested areas, the FAA says fixed-wing aircraft must be at least 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a 2,000-foot horizontal radius.
"In addition to the FAA rules, (the base) has developed more restrictive course rules that keep the flight path of fixed-wing aviation over water as they approach the runway," the Corps said in the statement. "Occasionally the aircraft may not be able to maintain their course over water and overfly land but do so in accordance with FAA regulations and safety of flight."
Ulupau is also a bird sanctuary:
Could some aircraft may be reassigned to Washington State?
The Marine Corps air station was selected by the Navy for 18 P-8A Poseidon sub-hunting aircraft as a replacement for the aging P-3 Orion propellor aircraft, but the Navy reportedly is trying to shift the Hawaii jets to Whidbey Island in Washington state in a cost-saving move.
We shall see. . .
Kaneʻohe Marine kills self after hazing by fellow Marines
August 24, 2011
Marine Times reports:
One Marine faces court-martial and another faces non-judicial punishment for allegedly hazing a lance corporal who killed himself in Afghanistan, according to a military investigation report obtained by Marine Corps Times.
Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, 21, killed himself with a two- or three-round burst from an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon early April 3, according to a Marine Corps investigation. He was hazed that night by two other lance corporals in 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, who were angry he had fallen asleep several times while manning a guard post, the report said.
NBC Bay Area reports:
An investigation into the 21-year-old's April death says Lew "leaned over his M249 squad automatic weapon as it pointed to the sky, placed the muzzle in his mouth and pulled the trigger."
Lew wrote on his arm: "may hate me now, but in the long run this was the right choice I'm sorry my mom deserves the truth."
This violence and suicide is tragic enough, but look at some comments on the Marine Times article. They cheer the torture of Lew and his subsequent suicide, revealing a disturbing psychopathic culture of violence within some military circles:
Alex Milberg · Customer Service Rep. and RSO at Ultimate Defense Weapons RangeGood, one less weak link in the Corps. He endangered the lives of many Marines by falling asleep on post. Proof that hazing saves lives.
John DiPisa· Top CommenterThis matter will not end; wait till the homosexuals become a problem!


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The goals of these movements are extremely diverse, but generally aim to destigmatize sex work and ensure fair treatment before legal and cultural forces on a local and international level for all persons in the Sex industry.
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In most countries, even those where sex work is legal, sex workers of all kinds are stigmatized and marginalized, which can prevent them from seeking legal redress for discrimination (for e.g., racial discrimination by a strip club owner, dismissal from a teaching position because of involvement in the sex industry), non-payment by a client, assault or rape. Clients of sex workers may also be stigmatized and marginalized, in some cases even more so than sex workers themselves. For instance, in Sweden, Norway and Iceland, it is illegal to buy sexual services, but not to sell them (the client commits a crime, but not the prostitute).[1]
Depending on regional law, sex workers' activities may be regulated, controlled, tolerated, or prohibited.
For example, prostitution is illegal in many countries, but it is fully legalized in several jurisdictions, including Netherlands, Germany, some Australian states, and several counties in the state on Nevada.
The legalization of sex work often means additional restrictions and requirements placed on sex workers as well as registering with official government offices.
Many sex workers favor decriminalization over legalization. Decriminalization involves a focus on laws which protect the rights of sex workers, such as those against coercion into or to stay in sex work, while all consensual sexual contact between adult sex workers and adult clients would not be criminalized.
Sex worker activists and advocates argue that sex workers should have the same basic human and labour rights as other working people[2]. Catherine Healy, a sex workers' rights activist from New Zealand, has co-edited a book Taking the Crime Out of Sex Work which argues decriminalization has resulted in better working condition for prostitutes in New Zealand.
For example, the Canadian Guild for Erotic Labour calls for the legalization of sex work, the elimination of state regulations that are more repressive than those imposed on other workers and businesses, the right to recognition and protection under labour and employment laws, the right to form and join professional associations or unions, and the right to legally cross borders to work.
Also, the legalization of sex work would allow it to be carried out in better organized circumstances (e.g., legal brothels), where standard industry practices (e.g., practicing condom use and regular health checkups for sex workers) could reduce the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
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In his September, 2010 article for Musicians Local 802 News, Todd Bryant Weeks referred to Charli Persip as "The World's Most Perfect Drummer" with good reason! "Persip's technical mastery of the instrument…has allowed him the luxury of appearing in a multiplicity of settings with some of the greatest names in jazz: Dizzy Gillespie, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Harry James, Billy Eckstine, Archie Shepp, Benny Golson and Art Farmer, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Eric Dolphy, Duke Ellington." Now an octogenarian, Charli has not only played with every major name in music, but has led SuperSound his own big band for over thirty years, is the author of How Not to Play Drums (published by Second Floor Music and distributed by Hal Leonard), and is an in demand drum teacher, and he's still going strong.
A tribute in honor of this legendary master drummer will be held at 7:30p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Saint Peter's Church, corner of Lexington Avenue and 54th Street, New York, New York. Hosted by WBGO's Rob Crocker, invited guests include musicians Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, Roy Haynes, Anthony Nelson, and Kenny Washington; writers Amiri Baraka and Nat Hentoff; and Martin Mueller, Director of the New School jazz program.
Charli started his musical career in and around Newark, New Jersey. A chance meeting with trombonist Benny Green resulted in Charli going on the road with Dizzy Gillespie, and that was the beginning of his star touched occupational path. Among his most memorable experiences during his rich, long career was his time with the incomparable Duke Ellington, who he felt was an incredible role model. Persip's musical ability enabled him to defy stereotypical image of jazz drummers. At a recent presentation at the Jazz Museum in Harlem, drummer Kenny Washington said of him, "Persip was one of the black drummers that dispelled the idea that black drummers can't read music." During that presentation, Persip advised his audience about "…the importance of using your imagination to the fullest, and that listening is an art, not only as a drum accompanist but in life itself….And when dealing with an unruly audience, don't be belligerent, just let your artistry quiet them down."
As a jazz educator, he is said to be among the best. Since 1974, Charli Persip has been instructor of drums and music, for Jazzmobile Inc. – New York. He is currently a professor of jazz at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in Manhattan, having worked there for almost two decades, and he has had a highly successful private practice for over thirty years.
Charli Persip is also a popular attraction at drum clinics, and gives lecture-demonstrations at the nation's most prestigious schools, including Howard University, University of Massachusetts, Ohio State University, and North Texas State University. Just as Duke Ellington left a serious impression with Charli, he has had the same effect with his students. Jeremy Carlstedt, one of his former students wrote in his blog, "…I was lucky enough to study with Charli Persip and just like anything a legend shows you, you can replay the lesson over and over in your head and still learn from it."
Who: Friends of Master Drummer Charli Persip What: Tribute for his 6+ decades creating music
What: Tribute for his 6+ decades creating music.
Where: Saint Peters Church Corner of 54th Street and Lexington Avenue New York, NY
When: April 30, 2012 @ 7:30pm Cost: $20 suggested donation
Contact: Pamela Morgan – firstname.lastname@example.com - 973-996-8342, or Silvia St. John - firstname.lastname@example.com - (845) 565-2578Who: Friends of Master Drummer Charli Persip
Vater will have a tent at the Boston date of the 2011 Van's Warped Tour on July 13th, 2011 in Mansfield, MA at the Comcast Center. Vater along with DiCenso's Drum Shop will be on site to provide beginner drum lessons as part of the Percussion Marketing Council's "Lesson Lab" initiative to expose music fans to drumming.
Some Vater Artists performing on the 2011 Warped Tour will be stopping by the tent as special guest drum teachers throughout the day. Also, Larry and His Flask will be performing a special live set at the Vater/DiCenso's/PMC Tent.
Along with the drum lessons, there will be give-aways from Vater. Guest appearance times will be posted at the tent that morning of the show.
Vater Artists performing on July 13th Include:
Andrew Wetzel (Attack Attack)
Mike Ambrose (Set Your Goals)
Derek Davis (Big D and the Kids Table)
Christian Coma (Black Veil Brides)
Aaron Stern (D.R.U.G.S)
Swav Piorkowski (Ill Scarlettt)
Jamin Marshall (Larry and His Flask)
Nick Pizzolato (Moving Mountains)
Yesod Williams (Pepper)
Travis Roundtree (The Ready Set)
Michael Kennedy (The Wonder Years)
Tino Arteaga (Of Mice and Men)
Kyle Mueller (The Dangerous Summer)
Dennis Wilson (Every Avenue)
Steven Kopacz (Go Radio)
Russell Dixon (New Years Day)
About DiCenso's Drum Shop:
DiCenso's Drum Shop located in Weymouth, MA next to sister store South Shore Music, is easily accessible from MBTA transportation via the #225 bus or the Weymouth Landing commuter rail stop on the Greenbush line. They have served the South Shore and Boston drumming community for over 27 years!
Dick DiCenso (you may also know his son, Dave DiCenso!) opened DiCenso's Drum Shop in 1982 fulfilling a dream of providing a one-stop service and educational venue for all drummers. In 2005, DiCenso's partnered with South Shore Music to enhance the opportunities of our customers and students.
DiCenso's provides personal service, great prices and an educational program that is first rate! All of their instructors are working professionals who come from a variety of educational backgrounds - from Berklee College of Music graduates, to having studied with Dick DiCenso himself!
Contact DiCenso's Drum Shop:
13 Washington Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
Ph: 781-331-3333
October 15th, 2011
Hannah Ford Clinic
Willis Music Super Store
1850 S. Hurstborne Pkwy.
Louisville, KY 40220
October 17, 2011
Forks Drum Closet
2701 12th Ave S
Nashville, TN
October 18, 2011
Memphis Drum Shop
878 S Cooper St
Memphis, TN 38104
November 9-12, 2011
Vater Artists performing to be announced
Indianapolis Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
Update from Vater Artist Branden Steineckert (Rancid)
Live Online Performance: April 9, 2011
"My project "Apocalypse Radio" is releasing a live performance and documentary online this Saturday. We've got a brand new website that we've teamed up with a pretty rad company to be able to do a multi-angle HD live performance (that we shot on March 6th) and viewers can register for $1.99 to watch it unlimited, high quality sound/video and the viewer can select which of the many camera angles they want to watch from at anytime in real time without interrupting the show.
We also have a 20min documentary about the band/project that people can get for only $0.99 (if people register for both they also get a free live download of our song "Lost Souls"). Pre-registration is available now at our website: www.Radio801.com and the show will release this Saturday, April 9th 2011
"Apocalypse Radio" released a new self titled album on Nov 30th 2010. "Apocalypse Radio" is myself along with my best friend Brian Patchett. He and I write, perform everything ourselves. I play drums on the whole album, we both play guitar, sing, and we both played bass on all the songs. I personally recorded, engineered, produced and mixed the entire album myself. It was a lot of work but very rewarding!! We released it by ourselves through iTunes and our online store on our site. We've just arranged with Hot Topic to be the exclusive retailer of our cd too. We've worked really hard on this project doing it all 100% independent, by ourselves.
Our live performance features our good friend Atom Willard (Angels & Airwaves) on drums and Drew Hamnett (The Trademark) on bass while Brian and I sing/play guitar. This online performance will be cool because with our "live" line up, it makes it very hard for this band to tour properly due to everyones careers, etc. So with this we can bring the event right to people in the comfort of their own home."
Hope you get to check it out!
-Branden Steineckert
Hannah Ford has joined the musical cast for White Noise, which will begin a 16-week run at The Royal George Theatre in Chicago, IL
White Noise is produced by Whoopi Golbnerg, Holly Way, Jay Strommen, and Tom Leonardis.
White Noise is a provocative new rock musical that follows a pair of sisters who are discovered by a powerful record producer, and groomed into a well-packaged rock/pop band, which mixes irresistible harmonies with coded rhetoric into chart-blazing hits. Inspired by real life, White Noise fuses today's headlines and blogs into a cautionary tale that challenges conventional notions of free speech, media and the power of pop culture.
Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, whose recent Broadway credits include Jersey Boys (2006 Tony Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical), Next to Normal (Pulitzer Prize for Drama), Memphis (2010 Tony Award for Best Musical), The Addams Family; Guys and Dolls and All Shook Up, White Noise features a book by Matte O'Brien and music and lyrics by Robert Morris, Steven Morris and Joe Shane. White Noise was originally conceived by Ryan J. Davis with a story and characters by Joe Drymala.
Producer Whoopi Goldberg comments, "White Noise smacks you in a challenging, emotional and entertaining way. The producing team looks forward to bring this unflinchingly honest new production to Chicago where audiences are sophisticated, aware and open to a musical that will certainly remind them of today's headlines and might awaken a new awareness of current social issues."
White Noise had an early developmental production in the 2006 NY Musical Theatre Festival, and then was fully re-developed and went on to a critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagement at New Orleans' Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre in July 2009.
For more information, visit www.whitenoisebroadway.com
All of us at Vater are very excited to support Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Herbie Hancock/Everlast/Independent) and Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) at the 2011 Modern Drummer Festival.
Produced since 1987 by Modern Drummer Magazine, the world's most widely-read drumming publication, the Festival presents a roster of today's top drumming talents, representing a variety of popular musical styles. Some offer solo "clinic" performances; others appear "in concert" with additional musicians. All share their talents in an educational and entertaining format that has made the MD Festival a must-see event for drummers around the world.
This years festival will take place on May 21, 2011 in Montclair, New Jersey.
Jim Riley Vater Artist Video Spotlight:
Trevor Lawrence Jr.Jim Riley uses the Vater 5B and Sugar Maple Blazer (both in wood tip), Monster Brush, Slick Nut Cymbal Fasteners and Splashsticks
Trevor Lawrence Jr. uses the Vater Gospel Series Fusion, Splashsticks, Monster Brush, Retractable Wire Brush and T-7 Malllets.
For more info, please visit: http://moderndrummerfestival.net/site/
A handful of the bands have been announced for this summer's Warped Tour and already there's plenty of Vater Artists represented!
Vater Artists confirmed so far include:
Mike Kennedy (The Wonder Years)
Tyler Minsberg (The Dangerous Summer)
Jamin Marshall (Larry and his Flask)
Swav Piorkowski (illScarlett)
Aaron Flora (Hellogoodbye)
Keep an eye out on www.warpedtour.com for more Vater Artists to be announced to the band line-up soon!
Come on by Vater's booth at the 2011 NAMM Show January 13-16th in Anaheim, CA. Vater is booth #3072 in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center.
We will be introducing several new products for 2011, and also a brand new Vater catalog.
Vater Artists that are scheduled to appear for autograph signings at the Vater booth are:
Thursday January 13th 1PM
Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Friday January 14th 1-2PM
Steven Adler (Legendary Guns N' Roses/Adler's Apppetite Drummer)
Saturday January 15th 12-1PM
Big Mike Clemons (Israel Houghton and New Breed)
Brian Frasier Moore (Janet Jackson/Madonna/Christina Aguilera)
George "Spanky" McCurdy (Lady Gaga)
Chris Pennie (Coheed and Cambria)
Mike Johnston (Mikeslessons.com/Independent)
Saturday January 15th 3-4PM
Mika Fineo (Filter)
Brian Tichy (Whitesnake)
You'll be able to catch many other Vater Artists dropping by the Booth including: Chris Dave (Maxwell), Scott Travis (Judas Priest), David Silveria, Robin Diaz (Daughtry), Mario Calire (Ozomatli), Chris Johnson (Rihanna), Joe Sirois (Mighty Mighty Bosstones), Aaron Montgomery (Trapt), Nate Walker (Lit), Ed Udhus (Zebrahead), Xavier Muriel (Buckcherry), Bennie Rodgers (Mariah Carey), Manny Dominick (Chester French), Nisan Stewart (Diddy/Jamie Fox), Gorden Campbell (Jessica Simpson) and many more! You never know who you may bump into at the Vater booth.
*Keep checking the Vater Facebook and Twitter pages as we'll be posting pictures and updates from the show floor!
Three Vater Artists will be performing at the Guitar Center 2010 Drum Off Finals in January. Vater Artists Nisan Stewart, Cora Coleman-Dunham and Trevor Lawrence Jr. are included as special guests at this years Finals to be held at the Music Box in Hollywood, CA at 6:30 PM on January 8th 2011.
For more info, check out: http://gc.guitarcenter.com/drum-off-2010/
Nisan Stewart uses the Vater Nisan Stewart Model.
Cora Coleman-Dunham uses the Vater Cora Coleman-Dunham Model
Trevor Lawrence Jr. uses the Vater Gospel Series Fusion and Nude Series Fusion in Wood Tip.


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Washington, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Performance Inc. of Chapel Hill, N.C., is recalling 3,650 pairs of the Performance Campus bicycle pedals. The axle on some pedals can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and be injured.Performance has received 10 reports of pedal axles breaking. No injuries have been reported.These clipless pedals are black and chrome, and can be identified by inspecting the axle. The recalled model axle is hollow for 1 inch deep inside the axle, measuring from the crank side of the pedal. The replacement pedal axle is hollow for only 3/16 inch deep inside the axle measuring from the crank side of the pedal. "PERFORMANCE" is written on the end of the pedals.Performance stores nationwide sold these pedals from December 1996 through April 1998 for about $50. The pedals also were sold through the Performance catalogs during this time period.Consumers should stop using bicycles with these pedals immediately. Owners of recalled pedal will receive a free replacement pair of Performance Campus pedals. Consumers can bring their bicycles to a Performance store to have their pedals inspected and replaced if needed. For more information, contact Performance's Technical Department at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m and 6 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
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[1]Zengaku is a number crunching brain teaser. It is like Sudoku, but with addition and a couple other wrinkles fused in. Much like Sudoku, you can only have the number 1-9 used once vertically and horizontally without any repetition. Zengaku, though, adds the twist that each adjacent grouping of numbers must equal the sum listed in the green triangle to the left or above it (as seen in the screenshot). Another twist is added in as well, with any two adjacent open squares linked by a circle being consecutive integers (i.e. digits). You also have the option of listing all of the possibilities for each open square, a feature seen in most well-developed Sudoku apps.
I thoroughly enjoy this game. My suggestion is to download the lite version and try out the puzzles to see how much you like it. Chances are you will be addicted immediately and then support the developer by paying for the 250 puzzles in the premium version. For informational purposes, the app has 5 levels of difficulty (Mini, Jumbled, Easy, Medium, Hard), each with 50 puzzles, so that you can work your way from the lower levels to the top levels of game play.
Price: $2.99 (A free lite version is available)
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"The Americans" Creators and Stars Lift the Veil on Season 3
Appearing at New York Comic Con, the stars and producers of the FX spy drama discussed character relationships, Stan's rough year and, yes, wigs.
NYCC: "Archer" Cast and Crew Reflect On "Vice," Tease Season 6
The cast and crew of the FX animated comedy kept their New York Comic Con panel light, teasing developments for the upcoming sixth season.
NYCC: "Archer" Cast Gives Up Vice to Embrace Parenthood
At New York Comic Con, the cast and producers of the FX animated comedy discussed the changes that lie ahead in Season 6.
FX's "Archer" Drops Spy Agency Name Because of Real-World ISIS
Due to the rise of the real-world terrorist organization, FX's animated spy comedy will write out the name 'ISIS.'
Matthew Lillard Gets Serious For Meaty Role on FX's "The Bridge"
The actor discusses his character on the crime thriller, MTV's planned "Scream" TV series, and his desire to appear in "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" -- or, well, any movie.
SDCC: The Cast of "Archer" Talks "Archer Vice" and Season 6
The cast and creators of "Archer" came together to showcase a sneak preview of the Season 6 premiere and discuss their favorite moments from Season 5.
SDCC: Sutter, Sagal & More Ride into Final Season of "Sons of Anarchy"
The cast and crew of "Sons of Anarchy" spoke about the final season of the hit FX biker series, revealing two major cast members are slated to die.
SDCC: "Sons of Anarchy" Takes One Last Ride Into Hall H
Series creator Kurt Sutter led a lively and emotional discussion at Comic-Con International that included a special video message from star Charlie Hunnam.
SDCC: Guillermo del Toro, Cast Discuss Lure, and Lore, of "The Strain"
The cast and producers of FX's "The Strain" discuss vampire lore, the differences between the novels and the show, and what to expect in the first season.
Kether Donohue Bruises & Abuses on FX's "You're the Worst"
Actress Kether Donohue discusses her new FX comedy series "You're the Worst," a sexually charged exploration of why relationships are "the Worst."
Guillermo Del Toro and Carlton Cuse Are the Masters of "The Strain"
In FX's new series "The Strain" executive producers Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse hope to take a more modern – and more scientific – approach to vampires.
"The Strain's" Natalie Brown Embraces Her Inner Vampire, Can't Believe Her Luck
The "Being Human" alum discusses "supernatural envy," and delving into "deeper and darker places" with Guillermo del Toro.
"The Strain" Gives David Bradley a Rare Chance to Battle Evil
David Bradley, the actor "Game of Thrones" fans loves to hate, explains Guillermo del Toro was all he needed to sign on and being one of the good guys.
Corey Stoll Confronts Evil, and His Character's Own Flaws in "The Strain"
"House of Cards" veteran Corey Stoll discusses straddling science and the supernatural, and working with Guillermo del Toro in FX's "The Strain."
Mia Maestro on Viruses, Vampires and Being 'the Heart' of Del Toro's "The Strain"
The "Twilight" veteran discusses her central role in the decidedly different take on the supernatural in FX's new horror thriller, "The Strain."
Carlton Cuse Exhumes the Horror, and Science, of "The Strain's" Vampires
The "Lost" veteran talks with SPINOFF about collaborating with Guillermo del Toro on the new FX thriller, and getting back to the roots of vampire stories.
"Fargo's" Billy Bob Thornton Prepares For the Bitter End
Ahead of the "Fargo" finale, Billy Bob Thornton discusses his approach to mob hitman Lorne Malvo, and whether the series can have a satisfying end.
"The Americans" Star Matthew Rhys Teases 'About-Turn' in Season 2 Finale
The star of FX's Cold War spy thriller discusses double lives, the pitfalls of the seduction game and tonight's season-ending episode.
Bob Odenkirk on the Gruesome Comedy of the Darkly Funny "Fargo"
The "Breaking Bad" veteran discusses what drew him to the FX series, the challenges of straddling comedy and drama and what lies ahead for his character.
REVIEW: FX's "Fargo" Conjures Coen-esque Vibe and Killer Characters
With "Fargo," FX captures the dark and humorous sensibility of the 1996 movie while exploring interesting new characters and situations.
"Fargo" Star Billy Bob Thornton on Playing Malevolent Lorne Malvo
Oscar nominee Billy Bob Thornton tells SPINOFF ONLINE about his alligator-like apparition of a character on FX's new "Fargo" series.
"Fargo" Cast on Newcomer Allison Tollman: "She's the Real Deal"
Keith Carradine, Martin Freeman and more weigh in on the relative unknown's "Fargo" starring role as police officer Molly Solverson.
"Fargo" Writer Noah Hawley Introduces Civilization to the Wilderness
Executive producer Warren Littlefield and writer Noah Hawley tell SPINOFF about their new FX anthology series, inspired by the Coen brothers' "Fargo."
Producer Graham Yost on the Shakeup of "Justified's" Season 5 Finale
Executive Producer Graham Yost promises "a big shift" as Season 5 comes to a close and the acclaimed FX drama heads toward its sixth and final season.
Cast and Creators Scare Up "American Horror Story" at PaleyFest
"American Horror Story" co-creator Ryan Murphy celebrated PaleyFest by announcing that Michael Chiklis will join the fourth season of the hit series.
Kenny Loggins Discusses Entering the Danger Zone on "Archer"
Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins talks with SPINOFF about his guest role on tonight's "Archer" and the endurance of his 1986 song "Danger Zone."
Matthew Rhys Goes Deep Undercover For "The Americans" Season 2
The star of FX's Cold War spy drama tells SPINOFF what viewers can expect from the second season, and talks about his character's many wigs.
H. Jon Benjamin Answers All of Your Burning Questions About "Archer"
"Archer" star H. Jon Benjamin discusses what makes Sterling Archer tick, the challenges of voice acting and how much he enjoys crying.
"SNL's" Bobby Moynihan on Being "Chozen" For FX
"SNL" comedian Bobby Moynihan discusses his starring role as a gay white rapper fresh from prison on FX's new animated series, "Chozen."
"Justified" Star Walton Goggins Breaks Down Broken Boyd Crowder
The Joker to Raylan Givens' Batman teases what's in store for Boyd in the coming year of "Justified," which he describes as "the season of violence."
"Sons of Anarchy's" Dayton Callie Discusses Killer Season 6 Finale
Dayton Callie, aka Wayne Unser, talks with SPINOFF about "Sons of Anarchy's" shocking sixth season, the nature of the business & staying close to home.
Jimmy Smits Talks Nero's "Turn" as "Sons of Anarchy" Finale Nears
FX's "Sons of Anarchy" is just a season from its conclusion, and Jimmy Smits predicts his character's end "ain't going to be pretty."
FX Orders Del Toro's "The Strain" to Series
Production is expected to begin this month on the first season of the horror series "The Strain," based on the novels by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan.
"Sons of Anarchy's" Robin Weigert: "Anything is on the Table"
"Deadwood" alum Robin Weigert, lawyer Ally Lowen on FX's "Sons of Anarchy," talks about navigating the tightrope between Jax and Tara Teller.
"Archer" Stars Discuss Sex, Drugs & Season 5
The stars of FX's animated spy-comedy "Archer" discuss their roles in the upcoming season, Cheryl/Carol's new fetishes, Pam's sexual appetites and more.
"Archer" Takes Highway to Danger Zone With Season 5 Shakeup
"Archer" creator Adam Reed and stars Jessica Walter and Lucky Yates discuss the return of Pigley III and Lucille Bluth vs. Mallory Archer.
"Sons of Anarchy" Star Katey Sagal Discusses Gemma's Family Values
"Sons of Anarchy" actress Katey Sagal speaks out about her Golden Globe-winning role and the "bloody" climax the hit FX drama from showrunner Kurt Sutter is building toward.
"Sons of Anarchy" Star Theo Rossi on Juice's "Exhausting" Journey
Actor Theo Rossi spoke with SPINOFF ONLINE about playing one of "Sons of Anarchy's" most underrated and compelling characters, and the darkness that's still to come.
"Sons of Anarchy" Star Maggie Siff on Tara's Future & Shocking Season Premiere
"Sons of Anarchy" actress Maggie Siff spoke one-on-one with SPINOFF about the shocking ending to the Season 6 premiere, Tara's time in prison, her relationship with Jax and how creepy Donal Logue is as Lee Toric.
"The League" Co-Creator Aims For Full-Blown Comedy in Fifth Season
With a new season under way, "The League" co-creator Jeff Schaffer spoke with SPINOFF ONLINE about the move to FXX, Andre's wedding and the lengths to which the show will go to get a laugh.
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Islam in Argentina
Islam in Argentina is represented by one of Latin America's largest Muslim minorities. Although accurate statistics on religion are not available (because the national census does not solicit religious data) the actual size of Argentina's Muslim community is estimated around 1% of the total population (400,000 to 500,000 members) according to the International Religious Freedom Report 2010.[1] The Pew Research Centre estimates about 1,000,000 Muslims in Argentina in the year 2010.[2] The Association of Religion Data Archives however approximates that 1.9% of the population profess Islam as their faith.[3]
Early Muslim immigration[edit]
Because of the strong legacy left by Moorish Muslims on the Iberian peninsula, there were Muslims and Moriscos of Moorish/Moroccan North African descent who explored the Americas with Spanish and Portuguese explorers, many of them settling in Argentina who were fleeing from persecution such as the Spanish Inquisition.[4]
The 20th century saw an influx of Arab migrants to the country, mostly from Syria and Lebanon. It is estimated that today there are about 3.5 million Argentinians of Arab descent.[5] The majority of these Arab immigrants were Christians and Sephardic Jews, and though accurate information is unavailable, probably less than a quarter of Arab migrants were actually Muslim. The descendants of Arab Jews are more likely to identify themselves as Jewish rather than Arab today. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim movement first entered the country in 1936.[6]
Islamic institutions in Argentina[edit]
There is a prominent mosque on Alberti St. in Buenos Aires, in the city center, that was built in 1989 by local Argentine Muslims. There are also several mosques in other cities and regions throughout the country, most notably the Triple Frontier (the tri-border area along the junction of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay).
The King Fahd Islamic Cultural Centre, the largest mosque in South America, was completed in 1996 with the help of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the then King of Saudi Arabia, Fahd, on a piece of land measuring 20,000 m². The total land area granted by the Argentine government measures 34,000 m², and was offered by President Carlos Menem following his visit to Saudi Arabia in 1992. The project cost around US$30 million, and includes a mosque, library, two schools, a park, is located in the middle-class district of Palermo, Buenos Aires.
The Islamic Organization of Latin America (IOLA), headquartered in Argentina, is considered the most active organization in Latin America in promoting Islamic affiliated endeavors. The IOLA holds events to promote the unification of Muslims living in Latin America, as well as the propagation of Islam.
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- Latin American Muslims
- Arab Argentine
- Arab Brazilian
- Islamic Organization of Latin America
- Religion in Argentina
- Latino Muslims
- Morisco
- Mudejar
- Moors
- KUSUMO, Fitra Ismu, "ISLAM EN AMERICA LATINA Tomo I: La expansión del Islam y su llegada a América Latina (Spanish Edition)"[1]
- KUSUMO, Fitra Ismu, "ISLAM EN AMÉRICA LATINA Tomo II: Migración Árabe a América Latina y el caso de México (Spanish Edition)" [2]
- KUSUMO, Fitra Ismu, "ISLAM EN AMÉRICA LATINA Tomo III: El Islam hoy desde América Latina (Spanish Edition)"[3]
- ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2010 - Argentina
- ^ http://features.pewforum.org/muslim-population/?sort=Pop2010
- ^ "Religious Adherents, 2010 (World Christian Database)". the ARDA. 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ^ Muslims in American History: A Forgotten Legacy by Jerald Dirks.
- ^ September 2001 Executive Summary, Racial Discrimination: The Record of Argentina, Human Rights Documentation Center
- ^ Simon Ross Valentine. Islam and the Ahmadiyya Jama'at: History, Belief, Practice. p. 69. ISBN 978-1-85065-916-7.


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT - Get Report) was spiking 61.8% to $3.72 on Tuesday following a new energy project partnership with Lockheed Martin (LMT - Get Report).
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Parmesan Chicken Recipe
The savory coating on this chicken has the satisfying flavor of Parmesan cheese. It's easy enough to be a family weekday meal yet impressive enough to serve to guests. When I make this chicken for dinner, we never have leftovers.
-Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Place bread crumbs and cheese in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then in bread crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.
- Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with any remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Originally published as Parmesan Chicken in Taste of Home
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"Great recipe. Thinner chicken breasts do work better. I cook my chicken, top with provolone cheese add some spaghetti sauce and noodles and it makes an awesome chicken parmesan."
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"If you are looking for a way to prepare chicken that is quick and really tasty this is it! I make this at least once a week. I use thinly sliced chicken breasts and it cooks in about 25 mins."
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"loved but I subed egg and milk for the butter and after coating chicken used 2 tsp butter to drizzle on chicken"
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Phone Cases
Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features.
adore this ole' soldier with dreams in his eyes and colors to help him along! The cases are cool too!! ♥
Thank you for the lovely comments . Dear Gale your description is so beautiful, you actually made me realise that colors helped ME along my way.
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