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Bicycle Races: Ann Arbor Velo Club 30th Annual Spring Training Series.
< lessApr. 6, 13, 19, & 27. Bike races for beginning and experienced racers-including new racers (9 a.m.), women (9:35 a.m.), and racers in categories 4 & 5 (10:20 a.m.), 3 & 4 (10:55 a.m.), and 1-4 (11:40 a.m.)-on a 1.4-mile loop on Varsity and Highland drives (just south of Ellsworth). Also, a race for youth ages 10-18 (1 p.m., $3). Preceded at 8 a.m. by a free clinic for new racers.
Various times, park behind Cayman Chemical Co., 1180 Ellsworth (just west of Stone School). $20 in advance; $25 on race day. Preregistration recommended at SpringTrainingSeries.com. 635-1341. [map]
Basic Yoga.
< less This balanced practice uses traditional yoga posture and breath techniques to cultivate a balance of strength without tension, and calm clarity of mind and supports the immune, digestive and cardio-vascular systems, promotes healthy joints, and slows the aging process. Open to all experience levels.
Sun Moon Yoga Studio, 404 W. Huron St. $15. firstname.lastname@example.com sun-moon-yoga.com [map]
Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
< lessApr. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, & 26. All invited to help maintain the natural areas in various city parks. Also, city staffers lead a short nature walk at the end of each workday. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance.
Apr. 5: Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Mitchell Middle school parking lot on Pittsview Dr. just off Lorraine) to help remove garlic mustard, dame's rock, and other invasive, or Dolph Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon, parking lot on the east side of Wagner between Liberty & Jackson) to keep trails open by cutting back invasive shrubs.
Apr. 6: Black Pond Woods (9 a.m.-noon, meet in the Leslie Science Center parking lot, 1831 Traver Rd.) to help remove garlic mustard and cut back invasive shrubs.
Apr. 12: Stapp Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon, meet in the AADL Traverwood Branch parking lot, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy.) to help improve the trails by removing garlic mustard, trimming back the overgrowth, and spreading wood chips, and Onder Nature Area (1-4 p.m., meet at the entrance on Brookside west from Pontiac Trail north of Barton Dr.) to remove garlic mustard, dame's rocket, and other invasive plants.
Apr. 19: Wurster Park (9 a.m.-noon, meet at the entrance at the cul-de-sac on Edgewood Pl. off W. Davis between Third St. & Fifth St.) to remove garlic mustard and spread woodchips on the trails. Bring a plastic sled to help with the woodchip hauling.
Apr. 26: Dolph Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon, parking lot on the east side of Wagner between Liberty & Jackson) to keep trails open by cutting back invasive shrubs, or Mary Beth Doyle Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon, meet at the end of Verle Rd. off Platt south of Packard) to help plant native shrubs, and Barton Nature Area (1-4 p.m., meet in the Barton Dam parking lot, Huron River Dr. from Bird Rd. via Newport Rd.) to help remove garlic mustard and other invasive species.
Various times & locations. Free. 794-6627.
"Sunday Democratic Ride.": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
< lessEvery Sun. Pace and destination are determined by the assembled riders.
9 a.m., meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 904-6431. [map]
Yoga Workshop with Bobby Clennell: The Yoga Spce.
< lessBobby Clennell has been a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar for over 40 years and is a senior teacher at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York. She is the author and illustrator of two books,The Woman's Yoga Book and Watch Me Do Yoga. Bobby's teaching style is strong, energetic, precise and kind. For more information about Bobby: www.bobbyclennell.com.
According to yogic principles, everything in the universe, including our body, is made up of five subtle elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether (space). Our own beings also comprise five "sheaths" or kosas;Annamaya Kosa, Pranamaya Kosa, Manomaya Kosa,Vijnanamaya Kosa and Anandamaya Kosa. In this workshop, via a variety of asana and pranayama, we will explore and bring into balance our own unique expression of these forces.We will also learn where the kosas and elements meet and how these intersections inform our practice. Pre-registration required. Saturday morning & afternoon, Sunday morning & afternoon
The Yoga Space, 180 Little Lake Dr. #1. $45 2/hr class. 734-622-9600. email@example.com yogaspaceannarbor.com [map]
"Navigating the Health Care System": Ann Arbor Unitarian Fellowship.
< lessTalks by Community Health Advocate Jennifer Green and registered nurse Michaela Brennan.
10 a.m., Turner Senior Resource Center, Suite C, 2401 Plymouth Rd. (Access from the east side of the building.) Free. 994-4473. [map]
Better Backs Yoga.
< lessRelease strain and tension on the back, neck and shoulders and strengthen the supporting muscles while releasing the hamstrings and supporting the knees and hips. This soothing practice is available to all levels and promotes immune function, mental acuity and overall well-being.
Sun Moon Yoga Studio, 404 W. Huron St. $15. firstname.lastname@example.com sun-moon-yoga.com [map]
Mature Singles: First Presbyterian Church.
< lessEvery Sun. A weekly program open to all single adults interested in contemporary Christian topics, new ideas, personal growth, and social and physical activities.
May 4: "Worshipping God with Hands," a participatory presentation by First Presbyterian resident minister Kristin Riegel on the religious use of art, music, and dance.
May 11: "Jesus the Refugee," a talk by resident minister Lal Rodawla on the conditions of refugees around the world.
May 18: Showing of volume 5 of The Long Search, Ronald Eyre's 1977 BBC film series on world religions. In this episode, he visits Egypt to explore the experience of Islamic worship.
May 25: All invited for conversation.
June 1: First Singles member Marcy Toon reviews Happiness in a Storm, Wendy Schlessel Harpham's self-help book based on her experiences as a survivor of chronic lymphoma.
June 8: Church's BBQ picnic on the Church grounds. Reservations required.
June 15: Marcy Toon reviews Giving It All Away: The Story of William W. Cook and His Michigan Law Quadrangle, retired U-M Law Library director Margaret Leary's book about the problems that jeopardized Cook's 1930 gift that financed the U-M law quad.
June 22: Screening of Art of Faith, a DVD documentary exploring outstanding examples of the art and architecture of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
June 29: Marcy Toon discusses the chapters on Condoleezza Rice, Laura Bush, and Beth Moore in Were It Not for Grace: Stories from Women after God's Own Heart, Leslie Montgomery's collection of essay about 12 high-profile contemporary women.
11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church Curtis Room (except as noted), 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466, ext. 43. [map]
The Sunday Artisan Market.
< lessApr. 4, 6, 13, & 27. Juried market that features local handmade arts and crafts, usually with a different theme each week. Apr. 4: Opening day with live music. Apr. 6: "Beads and Metal and Color, Oh My!" Apr. 13: "Fiber Takes a Dozen Faces." Apr. 27: "The Mind's Eye Made Visible."
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Farmers Market, Kerrytown. Free admission. 913-9622. [map]
H.A.C. Ultimate.
< lessEvery Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave.
11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot. Free. firstname.lastname@example.com, 846-9418.
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center.
< lessEvery Sun. All invited to watch frogs, turtles, snakes, rabbits, and more as they hop, crawl, and slither in their homes. LSNC animals include both species native to the region and exotic animals that have been donated.
Noon-3 p.m. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Free. 997-1553. [map]
"42nd Annual Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow": U-M Native American Student Association.
< lessApr. 5 & 6. See review. This gathering of Native Americans from throughout the Great Lakes area includes social dancing and demonstrations of different styles of Native American dance, including fancy, traditional, grass dress, and jingle dress. The big attractions are drum and dance contests in a variety of styles by children and adults accompanied by Native American drumming ensembles. Grand entries at noon & 6 p.m. on Apr. 5 and at noon only on Apr. 6. Also, display and sale of traditional crafts and food. Also, nationally known Native American fashion designer Jessica Metcalfe, a member of the Turtle Mountain (ND) Band of Chippewa Indians, presents a show of her work.
10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Apr. 6) & 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Apr. 7), Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple.. Daily admission: $12 (students with ID and seniors age 60 & over, $9; kids ages 6-12, $7) per day & $17 (students with ID and seniors age 60 & over, $12; kids ages 6-12, $9) weekend pass in advance and at the door. Kids 5 & under, free. Group rates available. 408-1581. [map]
"ScienceFest: Physicspalooza!": Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
< lessApr. 5 & 6. Museum staff give family-friendly physics demos.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Apr. 5) & noon-4 p.m. (Apr. 6), AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $11 regular admission (members & kids under age 2, free). 995-5439. [map]
"Quakers: Who Are We?": Ann Arbor Friends Meeting.
< lessAnn Arbor Friends Meeting (Quakers) Seekers Session. Introductory session open anyone to desiring to learn about Quakers. Attend any or all three sessions. 1-2 p.m. (following 11-12 meeting for worship) Quaker House, 1416 Hill St., Ann Arbor (734) 709-8748 for more information. Childcare will be provided. Topic: Presentation and discussion with Ann Arbor Friends Meeting members about the historical roots of Quaker practice, the variety of Quakerism throughout the world today, and how we practice our Quaker values.
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Quaker House, 1416 Hill Street. Free. (734) 709-8748. email@example.com www.annarborfriends.org [map]
League of Legends: Library Edition: Ann Arbor District Library.
< lessAll adults & teens in grade 6 & up invited to compete in a tournament playing this popular video game that blends roleplaying and strategy.
1-4 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
Tour: Kempf House Museum.
< lessGuided tours of this restored 19th-century Greek Revival home, named for the family of German American musicians who occupied it at the turn of the 19th century.
1-4 p.m., Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Free; donations accepted. 994-4898. [map]
U-M Baseball vs. Minnesota.
< lessApr. 4-6 4-game series with a Sat. doubleheaders.
4 p.m. (Apr. 4), 2 p.m. (Apr. 5), & 1 p.m. (Apr. 6), Ray Fisher Stadium. Ticket prices TBA. 764-0247. [map]
U-M Softball vs. Ohio State.
< lessApr. 4-6.
6 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), & 1 p.m. (Sat.), Alumni Field, S. State at Hoover. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each; U-M students, faculty, & staff, free). 764-0247. [map]
"A Midsummer Night's Dream": Ypsilanti Youth Theatre.
< lessApr. 4-6. Young local actors perform Shakespeare's comic fantasia, set in an enchanted forest, about a jealous tiff between the king and queen of the fairies, and the more or less unfortunate mortals ensnared in their mischief.
7 p.m. (Apr. 4 & 5) & 1 p.m. (Apr. 5 & 6), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Tickets $10 (kids age 11 & under and seniors, $6). www.ypsiyouththeatre.org, 985-1989. [map]
"Comic Artists Forum": Ann Arbor District Library.
< lessL.A.-based comic artist Joshua Hauke, creator of the popular Tales of the Brothers Three webcomic, discusses how he got his start turning his family into the stars of his own comic. Participants also work on their own comics; materials provided. For adults and teens in grade 6 & up.
1-3 p.m., AADL 4th-floor meeting room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
"Engaging with Art": UMMA.
< lessEvery Sun. Docents lead tours of the UMMA collection, with themes based on their interests.
1 p.m. UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
"Professor Ray's Everyday Science": Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
< lessApr. 5, 6, 26, & 27. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. Apr. 5 & 6: "Mighty Motion" offers gravity, inertia, and air resistance experiments, including the chance to see a tray of eggs launched with a broom. Apr. 26 & 27: "Luminosity" features experiments with light, such as making a dill pickle light up.
1 & 3 p.m., AAHOM Legacy Gallery, 220 E. Ann. $11 regular admission (members & kids under age 2, free). 995-5439. [map]
U-M Natural History Museum Planetarium.
< lessEvery Sat. & Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows.
The Sky Tonight (Sat. 11:30 a.m., Sat. & Sun. 1:30 & 3:30 p.m., and Apr. 7-11 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky.
The Little Star That Could (Sat. and Apr. 7-11, 12:30 p.m.) is about an average yellow star on a search for a planet of its own to warm who meets other stars on the way and learns about the solar system.
MarsQuest (Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it.
Various times, U-M Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764-0478. [map]
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Strategies for the Emotional Challenges of Parenting: Catherine Fischer, Support For Growing Families LLC.
< lessSix week class for parents of young children that teaches stress-reducing parenting tools to help you:
Understand children's emotions
Know what to do when children "lose it" (or you do!)
Unlock secrets of successful limit setting
Support close sibling relationships
Lessen exhaustion, confusion and guilt
Nurture yourself and your connection to your children
Enjoy your parenting more!
Catherine Fischer, MA is a mother, birth and postpartum doula and former elementary teacher. She has over 10 years' experience using and teaching the skills and strategies of the "Listening to Children" series from Hand in Hand Parenting. She loves supporting parents and respects and appreciates the hard work parents do to love their children well.
See website for more details and registration information.
Great Oak Cohousing Common House, 503 Little Lake Drive. $150 + $30 materials fee. 7343955544. email@example.com www.supportforgrowingfamilies.com
Zounds Hearing Hitchcock Film Series: Michigan Theater Foundation.
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Feb. 2: The Pleasure Garden (Alfred Hitchcock, 1926) Silent drama about a chorus girl engaged to an adventurer who begins to play around when her fiancé travels out of the country. 2 p.m.
Feb. 4: Murder! (Alfred Hitchcock, 1930) A man convinced of the innocence of a woman he helped convict or murder sets out to find the real killer. Herbert Marshall, Norah Baring. 7 p.m.
Feb. 9: The 39 Steps (Alfred Hitchcock, 1935) Vintage mystery-romantic comedy about an innocent man pulled into the orbit of a spy ring. Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll. 4 p.m.
Feb. 11: The Man Who Knew Too Much (Alfred Hitchcock, 1934) Hitchcock's original version of the thriller about criminals who kidnap a child to prevent her parents from revealing an assassination plot. Leslie Banks, Edna Best, Peter Lorre. 5 p.m.
Feb. 11: The Man Who Knew Too Much (Alfred Hitchcock, 1956) Remake of the 1934 thriller. James Stewart, Doris Day. 7 p.m.
Feb. 16: The Lodger (Alfred Hitchcock, 1926) A jealous detective accuses a lodger of murder. Ivor Novello, Malcolm Keen. 1:30 p.m.
Feb. 18: The Lady Vanishes (Alfred Hitchcock, 1938) Classic mystery-comedy about an old woman's baffling disappearance on a train that leads a young woman into a web of intrigue. Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave. 7 p.m.
Feb. 23: Rebecca (Alfred Hitchcock, 1940) Gothic thriller about a na�ve young woman who marries an aristocratic widower. Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, Judith Anderson, George Sanders. 4 p.m.
Feb. 25: Foreign Correspondent (Alfred Hitchcock, 1940) Thriller about an American reporter who exposes enemy spies in Britain. Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders. 7 p.m.
Mar. 2: The Ring (Alfred Hitchcock, 1927). Recently restored print of this silent boxing melodrama. With live organ accompaniment. 4 p.m.
Mar. 4: Suspicion (Alfred Hitchcock, 1941). A wealthy, sheltered woman marries a charming ne'er-do-well she comes to suspect may be planning to kill her for her money Joan Fontaine, Cary Grant. 7 p.m.
Mar. 9: Saboteur (Alfred Hitchcock, 1942). Offbeat thriller about a munitions worker wrongly accused of sabotage and forced to go on the lam around the country. Script written in part by Dorothy Parker. 5 p.m.
Mar. 11: Shadow of a Doubt (Alfred Hitchcock, 1943). A lively teen grows to suspect that her beloved uncle may be a serial killer. Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotton. 7 p.m.
Mar. 16: Lifeboat (Alfred Hitchcock, 1944). When a ship of Americans and Britons is sunk by a missile from a German U-boat during WWII, the survivors must cope with the elements--and each other. Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix. 5 p.m.
Mar. 18: Spellbound (Alfred Hitchcock, 1945). The youthful new director of a posh mental asylum is not whom he claims to be. Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman. 7 p.m.
Mar. 23: Downhill (Alfred Hitchcock, 1927). Recently restored print of this silent melodrama about a boy whose life falls apart when he is expelled from school after he takes the blame for a friend's crime. With live organ accompaniment. 8 p.m.
Apr. 1: Notorious (Alfred Hitchcock, 1946). Thriller about a woman asked to spy on a group of Nazi friends n South America. Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant. 7 p.m.
Apr. 6: The Farmer's Wife (Alfred Hitchcock, 1928). Newly restored silent drama about a rough-mannered widowed farmer in search of a new bride. With live organ accompaniment. 1:30 p.m.
Apr. 8: Rope (Alfred Hitchcock, 1948). A detective sets out to solve a prep-school murder that turns out to be a killing for thrills. James Stewart. 7 p.m.
Apr. 13: Strangers on a Train (Alfred Hitchcock, 1951). Classic thriller about a psychotic mother's boy with a Raymond Chandler screenplay. 1:30 p.m.
Apr. 15: Dial M for Murder (Alfred Hitchcock, 1954). Classic thriller about a man hoisted in the petard of his plot to murder his wife. Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Bob Cummings. 7 p.m.
Apr. 20: Easy Virtue (Alfred Hitchcock, 1928). See review. Newly restored silent drama, adapted from the Noel Coward play, about a divorcée who hides her scandalous past from her new husband and family. With live organ accompaniment. 5 p.m.
Apr. 22: Rear Window (Alfred Hitchcock, 1954). Stylish thriller-romance about a news photographer examining his neighbor's lives with binoculars and making a sordid discovery. James Stewart, Grace Kelly.7 p.m.
Apr. 27: The Trouble with Harry (Alfred Hitchcock, 1955). Trouble erupts in a small, quiet New England town when a man's body is found in the woods. Shirley MacLaine, John Forsythe, Edmund Gwenn. 4 p.m.
Apr. 29: The Wrong Man (Alfred Hitchcock, 1957). Offbeat film about a New York City jazz musician falsely accused of robbery. Henry Fonda, Vera Miles. 7 p.m.
May 4: Champagne (Alfred Hitchcock, 1928). Silent drama about a spoiled heiress who defies her father by running off to marry her lover. With live organ accompaniment. 5 p.m.
May 6: Vertigo (Alfred Hitchcock, 1958).Haunting, dreamlike mystery thriller that stars James Stewart as a retired police detective who is afraid of heights. Kim Novak.7 p.m.
May 11: North by Northwest (Alfred Hitchcock, 1959). Classic thriller about an ad exec mistaken for a government agent who's relentlessly pursued halfway across the country. Cary Grant. Eva Marie Saint. 5 p.m.
May 13: Psycho (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960). Classic suspense thriller set in a motel run by a peculiar mama's boy. Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh. 5 p.m.
May 18: The Manxman (Alfred Hitchcock, 1929). Newly restored silent drama about lifelong friends on the Isle of Man, a fisherman and a lawyer, who are both attracted to the same woman. With live organ accompaniment. 4 p.m.
May 20: Family Plot (Alfred Hitchcock, 1976). Comedy-thriller about a con artist and her private investigator boyfriend who run into a couple of serial kidnappers. Barbara Harris, Bruce Dern, Karen Black. 5 p.m.
May 25: Blackmail (Alfred Hitchcock, 1929). Newly restored silent thriller about a Scotland Yard detective who discovers that a murder he is investigating was committed by his girlfriend while defending herself from a rapist. With live organ accompaniment. 1:30 p.m.
May 27: The Birds (Alfred Hitchcock, 1963). Eerie thriller about hordes of bloodthirsty sparrows, gulls, and crows plaguing a small California town. Not for the squeamish. Stars Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy. 7 p.m.
Various times, Michigan Theater. Tickets (unless otherwise noted): $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. [map]
"Hike to the Highest Hill": Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
< lessWCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner leads a hike that involves some bushwhacking and a somewhat steep climb. Not appropriate for younger children.
2-4 p.m., Sharon Short Hills Preserve, Hashley Rd., from I-94 take M-52 south to Grass Lake Rd. west, Sharon Twp.
Spring Nature Programs: Waterloo Natural History Association.
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Mar. 1 (2-3:30 p.m.): "Why Does Michigan Look Like a Mitten?" Michigan Department of Environmental Quality geologist Larry Bean discusses the geological forces that have shaped Michigan in the past 2 billion years.
Mar. 8 (2-3 p.m.): "What's for Lunch?" Potter Park Zoo (Lansing) staff bring a variety of live animals to demonstrate amazing strategies they have for catching food and for avoiding becoming dinner themselves.
Mar. 21 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.): "Old Time Maple Sugar Festival." Screening of the film Maple Sugar Farmer, display of antique syrup-making equipment from the Waterloo Farm Museum, and guided walks with WNHA naturalists to learn various methods of collecting sap and how it is boiled down to make syrup. Also a pancake breakfast with maple syrup ($6), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Chelsea Alehouse.
Mar. 28 (2-3 p.m.): "Wildlife from Around the World." Naturalist Endeavors (Columbiaville) owner Randy Baker shows a variety of animals and discusses their lifestyles and habitats.
Various times, Eddy Discovery Center lower parking lot (except as noted), Bush Rd. (west off Pierce Rd. from I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. $2 (families, $5) except as noted. The Maple Sugar Festival is free. Space limited; preregistration required. $10 annual vehicle entrance fee. 475-3170.
The Wizard of Oz: The Pinckney Players.
< lessWe're off to see the wizard - A show for the whole family!
Join the Pinckney Players are heading over the rainbow April 5 - 13, 2014
The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
This timeless classic story of Dorothy and her trip to Oz will be brought to life once again on the beautiful Jane Tasch Theatre stage.
The Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theater, 2100 M-36, Pinckney. $14 Adults $12 kids & Seniors. 810-923-7705. firstname.lastname@example.com http:
Yoga Workshop with Bobby Clennell: The Yoga Spce.
< lessBobby Clennell has been a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar for over 40 years and is a senior teacher at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York. She is the author and illustrator of two books,The Woman's Yoga Book and Watch Me Do Yoga. Bobby's teaching style is strong, energetic, precise and kind. For more information about Bobby: www.bobbyclennell.com.
According to yogic principles, everything in the universe, including our body, is made up of five subtle elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether (space). Our own beings also comprise five "sheaths" or kosas;Annamaya Kosa, Pranamaya Kosa, Manomaya Kosa,Vijnanamaya Kosa and Anandamaya Kosa. In this workshop, via a variety of asana and pranayama, we will explore and bring into balance our own unique expression of these forces.We will also learn where the kosas and elements meet and how these intersections inform our practice. Pre-registration required. Saturday morning & afternoon, Sunday morning & afternoon
The Yoga Space, 180 Little Lake Dr. #1. $45 2/hr class. 734-622-9600. email@example.com yogaspaceannarbor.com [map]
"An Eye on the Empire": UMMA.
< lessDocent-guided tour of the current exhibit of photographs of colonial India and Egypt by famous Victorian-era photographers such as Francis Frith and Samuel Bourne.
2 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. [map]
"Confessions of the Easter Bunny": Emergent Arts.
< lessMar. 26-30 and Apr. 3-6. Local actors present a staged reading of local playwright Tim Henning's new play about the Easter Bunny. Jaded and tired from centuries of producing Easter eggs and suffering from an addiction to exotic greens, he seeks meaning and a new sense of purpose.
8 p.m., (Mar. 26 & Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Mix Studio Theater, 8 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. Tickets $12 (seniors & students, $10) in advance at emergentarts.com, & at the door. 985-0875. [map]
"Kerry Tales: April Showers and Mother Goose": Kerrytown Shops.
< less30-minute family-oriented program of rhymes, riddles, and stories with local storyteller Trudy Bulkley as Mother Goose.
2 p.m., Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave. (Kerrytown). Free. 769-3115. [map]
"Living Yoga: On and Off the Mat": Chelsea District Library.
< lessMar. 19, Mar. 23, 26, & 30; Apr. 2 & 6. Local yoga instructor Sue Whitmarsh leads a meditation followed by a 45-minute Slow Flow yoga practice.
2-3:30 p.m. (Sun.) & 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Wed.), CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475-8732. [map]
"Marisol": U-M Theatre Department.
< lessApr. 3-6 & 10-13. U-M theatre professor Linda Goodrich directs U-M theatre students in Jose Rivera's 1993 Obie-winning magical realist drama about a young Latina woman, working as a copy editor for a Manhattan publisher but still living in the dangerous Bronx neighborhood in which she grew up, who finds herself in the middle of an apocalypse when a rebellion in heaven against a senile God spills over into the streets of NYC. "Rivera's play is angry, fearsome, fantastic, and poetically frenzied, without surrendering either its sanity or its mordant sense of humor," says the Village Voice. For mature audiences only.
7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $28 (students, $10) at the Michigan League in advance and at the door. To charge by phone, call 764-2538. [map]
"Orchid Growing": Ann Arbor Orchid Society.
< lessLocal orchid growers demonstrate repotting and dividing orchids, as well as pest and disease control, watering, fertilizing, and other aspects of orchid growing. Also, orchid and supplies sale, show and tell, and a raffle.
2-5 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free. Metered parking. 647-7600, email@example.com. [map]
"Spring Comedy Festival: Lovers, Liars, & Lunatics": Purple Rose Theatre Company.
< lessSee review. Every Wed.-Sun. (except Apr. 20), Apr. 3-May 24. Guy Sanville directs the world premiere of several short comedies that explore the nature of love, loss, revenge, and renewal. Includes plays by Jeff Daniels, David MacGregor, Carey Crim, and others. Note: adult language and content.
8 p.m. (Wed.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Apr. 3-10 preview tickets$22 (Wed. & Thurs.), $27 (Fri. eve. & weekend matinees), $32 (Sat. eve.). After Apr. 10: Tickets $27 (Wed. & Thurs.), $37 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & $42 (Sat. eves.) in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, and by phone. 433-7673. [map]
"To Kill a Mockingbird": EMU Theater Department.
< lessEMU theater instructor Meriah Sage directs EMU drama students in Christopher Sergel's 1990 stage adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a lawyer in a small Depression-era southern town who defends a black man accused of raping a white woman.
7 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), EMU Quirk Theater, Ford St. (off Lowell from Huron River Dr.), Ypsilanti. Tickets $15 (students, $12; kids age 12 & under, $7) in advance and at the door. 487-2282. [map]
"Venus in Fur": Performance Network Professional Season.
< lessEvery Thurs.-Sun. (except Apr. 11), Feb. 27-Apr. 13. See review. Jennifer Graham directs Maggie Meyer & Sebastian Gerstner in David Ives' 2011 Tony-nominated 2-person comic drama about a writer grumbling about the caliber of actresses who have auditioned for his adaptation of Sacher-Masoch's 1870 novel Venus in Furs, when he is waylaid by a latecomer who seems even less promising than her predecessors. But when she convinces him to read through his play with her, she exhibits a strange mastery of the material, and the lines between art and reality gradually dissolve as she engages him in an increasingly serious battle for domination.
7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Mar. 15 & 29), Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Feb. 27), $22 (Feb. 28 and Mar. 2 & 6), and $30 (Mar. 1). Mar. 7 opening night tickets: $39 & $41 includes reception. After Mar. 7: $27 & $29 (Thurs.), $32 & $34 (Fri. & Sun.), $25 & $27 (Sat. matinee), $39 & $41 (Sat. eve.). $3 discount for seniors age 60 & over. Tickets available in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. $10 student discount in advance, half-price student tickets at the door only. For reservations, call 663-0681; to charge by phone, call 663-0696. [map]
University and Campus Bands: U-M School of Music.
< lessThese ensembles of nonmusic majors perform works from several different musical periods and cultures.
3 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. 764-0594. [map]
"Best Bike Rides Detroit and Ann Arbor: Great Recreation Rides in Southeast Michigan": Nicola's Books.
< lessLocal writer Rob Pulcifer discusses his new book that details 40 recreation rides between 5 and 35 miles. Signing.
3 p.m., Nicola's, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. [map]
"Dynamite DNA": U-M Natural History Museum.
< lessEvery Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute interactive demo exploring how scientists use DNA to aid in conservation of species and to find information about evolutionary history. Participants extract DNA from a whole banana. Geared toward adults and kids age 5 & up.
11 a.m. (Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free. 764-0478. [map]
"Her Highness the Prince": Comic Opera Guild.
< lessApr. 5 & 6. COG cofounder Tom Petiet directs this veteran local company in his original musical comedy, with music by Offenbach, a hilarious spoof of gender conventions set in a remote kingdom, where a young man, raised as a girl, and a young girl, raised as a boy, meet and fall in love. The work is adapted from Offenbach's opéra bouffe L'Ile de Tulipatan, and the music is also drawn from 8 other Offenbach operettas. This production features fully staged principals, along with dancers and a backup chorus. Stars coloratura soprano Kiersten Birondo, tenor Aaron McCoy-Jacobs, and Hillsdale College adjunct voice professor Cynthian Knight, along with COG veterans Jeffrey Willets and Pat & Tom Petiet.
8 p.m. (Apr. 5) & 2 p.m. (Apr. 6), WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $20 (seniors, $17; WCC students, faculty, & staff, free) in advance at comicoperaguild.org and at the door. 973-3264. [map]
"Singing the Psalms": First United Methodist Church.
< lessAnn Marie Koukios directs the FUMC Chancel Choir and the Ann Arbor Cantata Singers, accompanied by the Michigan Sinfonietta, in a program of settings of the psalms in a variety of styles, historical periods, and cultures, including some that incorporate congregational participation. The program concludes with Bernstein's famous Chichester Psalms for soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Reception follows.
3 p.m., FUMC, 120 S. State. $15 suggested donation. 662-4536, ext. 0. [map]
8th Annual FestiFools.
< lessA gigantic public art parade down Main Street featuring magnificent, huge, bizarre, papier-m-é puppets. This year's theme is "WishFool Thinking." To participate, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
4-5 p.m., Main between William and Washington. Free. wonderfoolproductions.org, 763-7550. [map]
University Choir: Concordia University.
< lessBrian Altevogt directs students in sacred and secular works TBA.
4 p.m., Concordia University Chapel of the Holy Trinity, 4090 Geddes. Free. 995-7389. [map]
"Ein Deutsches Requiem": EMU Music Department Combined Choir Concert.
< lessBeth Everett conducts 2 music student choirs, the Chamber Choir and University Choir, and 2 EMU voice professors, soprano MeeAe Nam and baritone Robert Peavler, in Brahms' beloved choral masterpiece.
4 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, W. Cross at College Place, Ypsilanti. Free. 487-0280.
Ann Arbor Morris.
< lessEvery Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes.
6-8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. (off S. State across from the airport). Free. Email email@example.com to confirm. 717-1569. [map]
Yoga for Anxiety and Depression.
< lessDepressed or anxious moods cloud the joy of experiencing ourselves as perfect and whole. With or without a diagnosis heal with breath work, yoga postures and imagery to balance moods and awaken inner joy. Certified Teacher.
Sun Moon Yoga Studio, 404 W. Huron St. $15. email@example.com sun-moon-yoga.com [map]
Looking for Astronauts: The Yellow Barn.
< lessFort Wayne indie rock band.
7 p.m., Yellow Barn, 416 W. Huron. $10. ouryellowbarn.com. [map]
"Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival": U-M Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventures.
< lessThe best mountain and outdoor adventure films from the 2013 edition of the famous 3-day festival held every November in Banff, Alberta.
7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $15 (students, $12) in advance at ticketweb.com, $17 (students, $15) at the door. 764-3967, 763-TKTS. [map]
"Love, Loss, and Light": St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Music for Meditation.
< lessDebut performance by The Pakasa Trio, the EMU music faculty ensemble of clarinetist Sandra Jackson, cellist Kate Blaha, and pianist Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra. The program includes Brahms' Trio in A minor, Rachmaninoff's Sonata for Piano and Cello, and the young American composer Carson Cooman's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano.
7:15 p.m., St. Andrew's, 306 N. Division. Free. 662-4466. [map]
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band: The Ark.
< lessTraditional American music by an ensemble led by the duo of fiddler Ungar and guitarist Mason, best known from their frequent guest appearances on A Prairie Home Companion. Their repertoire includes a wide range of traditional and vintage American songs, along with many striking originals cut from traditional cloth. Ungar is best known for his "Ashokan Farewell," the haunting theme from the Grammy-winning soundtrack to Ken Burns's The Civil War. Their 1997 debut, A Lover's Waltz, tells the story of a courtship and marriage through original songs mixed with an Irish air, a Cajun two-step, and a Fats Waller tune. Other members of the band are Jay's daughter, fiddler Ruth Ungar, and Ruth's husband, banjoist Mike Merenda-both members of the Boston folk string trio the Mammals.
7:30 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $20 in advance the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com) and the ark.org, and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
Jazz Showcase: U-M School of Music.
< lessThe Latin Jazz Ensemble, the Creative Arts Orchestra, the Chamber Jazz Ensemble, faculty ensembles, and other music student jazz combos perform works by U-M students, faculty, and others.
7:30 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $16 (students with ID, $10) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office and at the door. 764-2538. [map]
"Chili Challis' UNclub Comedy Open Mike": Emergent Arts.
< lessEvery Sun. Performances by aspiring and experienced comics from former Tonight Show staff writer Challis's comedy dojo. Emcee is Mark Sweetman. Refreshments.
8 p.m., Mix Studio Theater, 8 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. $5 suggested donation. emergentarts.com. [map]


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Romney Goes Bold: Pro-Life Catholic Paul Ryan Chosen as Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Comments
I just returned from the Romney/Ryan campaign event in Norfolk, Virginia. The crowd was massive, enthusiastic and hopeful. I don't know what I expected - but what I experienced far exceeded those expectations. Mitt Romney's bold choice of Paul Ryan as his running mate ensures that an exchange of correspondence between the Cardinal of New York and the Republican Vice Presidential nominee will now become a part of framing the issues in ... Continue Reading
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2 years ago
I find it very interesting that Assemblymember Ryan thinks that his budget is based on Catholic Social Teachings (CST). I read the letter that he sent to Archbishop Dolan. He mentioned the principle of Subsidiary on multiple occasions, but not once did he mention Solidarity. I am Catholic, a Catechist, and a student of CST. It is my opinion that the Congressman's perspective is a skewed version of CST. This is from the Compendium of Catholic Social Teaching: "188. Various circumstances may make it advisable that the State step in to supply certain functions. One may think, for example, of situations in which it is necessary for the State itself to stimulate the economy because it is impossible for civil society to support initiatives on its own. One may also envision the reality of serious social imbalance or injustice where only the intervention of the public authority can create conditions of greater equality, justice and peace. In light of the principle of subsidiarity, however, this institutional substitution must not continue any longer than is absolutely necessary, since justification for such intervention is found only in the exceptional nature of the situation. In any case, the common good correctly understood, the demands of which will never in any way be contrary to the defence and promotion of the primacy of the person and the way this is expressed in society, must remain the criteria for making decisions concerning the application of the principle of subsidiarity."
2 years ago
I agree Joselyn, The USA needs refreshing, and most certainly leadership with solid moral values. But history is not on the side of the Romney-Ryan ticket with a Republican Catholic running. And we have had leadership with false Catholics in Biden and Pelosi, who have been telling our youth that it is ok to defy Church teaching and moral values do not matter. Despite the last 4 years, we will once again restate that we are indeed "One Nation Under God!"
2 years ago
Doesn't being pro-life continue after the child is born? This man wants to take away benefits from the elderly and give them to the rich. This is just sad. I am strongly pro-life, but I do not see any evidence of this from that man.
2 years ago
Very interesting. A few short comments. Notice how many billionaires who have made their fortunes via extreme (and often ruthless) capitalism at times tend to offer immense support to left leaning policies and political ideologies. Why? Could it be that they seek to enslave us instead of liberating us? After all, Pope JPII mentionned something along the lines of seeing similar realities present at the back doors of communism and extreme capitalism many years ago; but if my memory is a little off I stand to be corrected. Does communism liberate or enslave the citizenry? Does extreme capitalism liberate or enslave? In one reality, one is a slave to the state and the massive bureaucracy in place which sees forced upon coercion to push through ideologies. In the other reality, the common man is a slave to a handful of extremely wealthy capitalists. Either way, he is being controlled by entities which have too much power over him. Unless? Unless he sees beyond nationalism, borders, partisan politics, the government, and realizes that only Chrisitian existential living with high degrees of sincerity can offer radical freedom. It transcends partisan politics, nationalism, borders; but you have to be willing to put your life on the line for your beliefs. And? Then, this would make one a martyr and would strengthen the case even more; if some lunatic does take your life. You see? Not possible to lose. Let us see if a democracy is more than a mere mobocracy that often results in being little more than one big shouting match filled with opinions, emotions, and lots of noise. If the right policies are properly aligned with the right principles and deeply understood roots underneath those principles, then it ought to be like an artesian well in how it operates for the common good for all: the water will flow up like a fountain and society will flourish. Let the laws and policies and governing flow out of the artesian well of undeniable natural laws and truths. Then, you will see what happens. Human will power is NOTHING compared to truth and natural laws. I know of no human who put existence into existence, do you? Precisely. We are part of nature. And when a volcano decides to erupt, human will power seems quite insignificant in trying to stop it does it not? With cautious hope, I am beginning to suddenly feel a little more optimistic while remaining rooted in REALITY as much as I can. (knowing full well the intrinsic nature of politics and politicians...power and control) Why not give Mr. Romney and his VP choice a chance? If they mess up, change the democratic system and FORBID campaigning altogether in the future since effective campaigning does not guarantee effective governing. Campaigning is marketing. Governing is governing. I have to state I think Mr. Romney has proven he has a lot of talent. If he has his heart properly aligned and centered on truth (Jesus) and roots himself in Catholic natural law then possibly the truth of Catholicism and the high effectiveness that so many Latter Day Saints exemplify might result in something good. (with caution and hope I say this, since I am cynical about politics and politicians and trust NOBODY...why? Human nature and original sin.) All this having been put forth, I can think of many more potentially disastrous combinations than what we have at present with Mr. Romney and his VP choice. Root your laws, justice system, political economy, in Catholic natural law right down to the artesian well.....and it is practically guaranteed America will rise like a rocket once again! And listen to your Catholic church leaders, right inside the Vatican as well. Years of theology and philosophy results in having many highly wise and intelligent men with good hearts leading the Church. And based on history, I would guess that the Catholic Church will still be around long after a few more political terms have passed. True? True. And the Catholic Church will still be around after all of us, myself included, are dead. True? True. (including those reading this note) The single mission of American leadership? To realign America and reroot it in the artesian well of truth. I have to say I am quite a fan of Dr. Stephen Covey and his no nonsense straight ahead age old wisdom. As far as your medicare is concerned, on the public/private percentage balancing ratios, along with how to figure out how much who pays; I suggest to have a look at the Japanese system. 80/20 or 70/30, the last time I checked. It takes into consideration income levels, it is based on previous tax filings, is highly integrated on the economic front, and while not an expert on this subject matter it does seem to offer some good points from a governmental perspective, private insurance perspective (competitive aspect; free market), and takes into consideration peoples' income levels seeing premiums directly tied to previous tax filings. Naturally, care needs to be given for the weak, poor, needy, elderly, and economically disadvantaged. I could be doing other things (like resting), instead of writing this from another country, at past 4a.m., on a Saturday night/Sunday morning. If this falls into the hands of anyone who might benefit from this, if it can help some people in America, I simply put this forth in the spirit of good will and intent. If I am not writing anything you don't already know, then simply disregard and sorry if I wasted your time. There is a price to be paid for leadership. It is called character, rooted as much as possible in truth, and at least let us try to live it with high degrees of sincerity. (even though we are all flawed due to our human condition, original sin, and numerous imperfections) In Canada, while the quality of health-care and training is world class; the system is so lethargic and bureaucratic that by the time a person actually DOES see a specialist he might be getting analyzed AFTER he's dead! It gives the ILLUSION of being accessible to all, with very long timelines to see the exact type of specialist you need. Why? The bureaucracy. In Japan? 3 days to about 3 weeks for an MRI, based on experience. In Canada? Someone told me it took 18 months! The lethargic nature of Canadian medicare in terms of not quality, but FAST ACCESSIBILITY to specialists and treatment, is embarrassing...all the more so, that Canada is supposedly a 1st world nation. In Japan, you do NOT need to be referred to a specialist. You go DIRECTLY to the specialist and if you happen to be at the wrong place, he knows enough to know which kind of specialist you need. To those who think a fully nationalized health care program is kind and altruistic, do NOT be fooled by the illusions and lies and ignorance of the left leaning politicians and their low level critical thinking. It is a matter of days or a few weeks to see specialists in Japan. In Canada? MONTHS! The money is supposedly there to help research, doctors, nurses, to then help patients; NOT to grow the bureaucracy and keep a bunch of bureaucrats, administrators, and unionized security seeking selfish people employed! What is the purpose of a hospital? To TREAT and HELP people. A fully nationalized medicare system is IGNORANCE! It does NOT work. It's a beautiful idea, but it does NOT work. (something like communism and exaggerated socialism; and also extreme capitalism without enough checks and balances) Being a capitalist is NOT a bad word. People who place too much trust in top heavy governments, bureaucracies, administrations, are too weak and STUPID to do anything on their own; therefore, of course they seek security, safety, and all sorts of job protection and seek to position themselves inside a well cushioned institution (public or private). There are stewards of the state and stewards of the corporate state; very similar types of individuals, in reality. However, at least the stewards of the corporate state in the private sector are not as much on YOUR tax money as the others. Good day. Either way, I do not live in Canada or America; simply offering some words if they can help. If not, disregard. Obama is a wonderful speaker, but what a SOPHIST lacking in WISDOM! Shame on you people for being so NAIVE! Go back and root your education in EDUCARE, not so much with only instruction and technique and how to pragmaticism. Aristotle: the mean, the center. Balance. With excessive influence from Wall Street on the one hand AND the bureaucrats on the other; we then fall into excesses and deficiencies all over the place. And do these words not align well with what the late Pope JPII stated about the back door realities of communism and extreme capitalism? Why would extreme capitalists on Wall Street support leftist political parties? Power and control. Over who? YOU! Why? They seek not to liberate you, but to ENSLAVE you. Period. Solution? Revolt. How? Use your God given FREE WILL the way it was intended. Once again: Christianity, Democracy, and the American Ideal; by Jacques Maritain. ISBN: 1-933184-01-9 Good luck!
Paul-Emile Leray
2 years ago
Praise God. This is the first time in a long time that I have felt a small ray of hope. Thank you for the wonderful article. I knew of Paul Ryan's credentials and I hope this piece will ease the minds of the skeptics. God bless.
2 years ago
I'm VERY EXCITED about the GOP ticket. I hope they win in a landslide and we can try to regain the ground that was lost over the last 3 1/2 years under the "tyrantking" as one article writer calls him. Go Romney/Ryan 2012!! I love Ryan's pro-life stance as a true Catholic unlike Biden.
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CBS Still Trying To Stop Glass House
Judge won't rule on case until at least June 15
CBS is still fighting the powers that be at ABC over the upcoming reality show The Glass House, claiming it's a complete copycat of Big Brother.
According to Deadline Hollywood, the judge hearing the case rejected CBS's request to have everything wrapped up by 5 pm today, instead saying he won't make a ruling until at least June 15. The Glass House is set to premiere June 18. CBS still could file a restraining order against Glass House production until the matter is solved.
As we reported earlier, CBS is trying to put a stop to the show because at least 19 former employees of Big Brother are apart of The Glass House production and crew. CBS claims trade secrets have been revealed and copyright infringement has occurred.
The latest move by CBS was a motion filed Monday requesting more information on the ABC show, including show outlines. ABC has until June 11 to provide supporting documents, according to the court documents.
"CBS undeniably has an interest in stopping the irreparable harm caused by Defendants' ongoing misappropriation of trade secrets, infringement of Big Brother's copyright and other unlawful activity (including spoilaiton of evidence)," the latest filing states. "For these reasons, CBS intends to seek a temporary restraining order preventing the ongoing production and imminent airing of Glass House on June 18."
ABC is not backing down, however. They continue to respond with their own court filings. "It is preposterous for CBS to argue that a one-page outdated master control room schedule from an old season of Big Brother is a trade secret," an ABC filing says.
The premiere of Glass House is less than two weeks away and ABC has even announced the cast. Will the show actually air? ABC has no plans to halt production but will a court force the network to? Time will tell.
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MEDFORD, Ore. — Widespread budget deficits are affecting county programs and departments across Southern Oregon. The Jackson County Library System could be the latest to feel the cuts.
Jackson County Libraries are facing more than a $250,000 budget shortfall for the coming fiscal year. In order to make up for the loss, library officials and county leaders are looking at several options.
One proposal would create a county-wide surcharge of seven dollars per household to fund the jail, which would free up part of the general fund to go to things like the libraries.
That plan would have gone into effect with support from other commissioners, but Commissioner John Rachor says he wants to put the plan up for a public vote.
"I think it's a workable idea, just from our lack of federal timber receipts anymore, we just don't have the income we used to, so we just have to change the way we're doing business," said Commissioner Rachor.
Another proposal would create furloughs during which all of the branches in the county would be closed for three or four weeks during the fiscal year.


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Question: What is the difference between fresh milk and UHT milk?
Fresh milk, often referred to as homogenised and pasteurised milk, is sold in the chilled food section of the supermarket. It has a short shelf life and must be kept below 4°C to maintain freshness. Ultra heat treated (UHT) milk, which is sometimes called long-life milk, is slightly different. It has had extra treatment which enables it to be stored at room temperature (as long as it is unopened) for extended periods.
Both fresh milk and UHT milk have undergone pasteurisation and homogenisation before packaging and sale to consumers. Pasteurisation involves heating the milk to 72°C for 15 seconds to kill harmful bacteria that may be present. The milk is rapidly chilled, before homogenisation commences. This involves passing the milk through a fine nozzle to create a smooth, creamy taste and texture.
Fresh milk is then packaged and refrigerated, while UHT milk is exposed to a more powerful heat treatment to inactivate harmful bacteria. This allows the milk to be stored out of the fridge while it is unopened. It is important to chill UHT milk once it has been opened.
This information is provided by the Sanitarium Nutrition Service.
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This property allows you to book online with a credit card. After submitting a reservation request, the owner or manager has 24 hours to accept, at which time your card will be charged and you will receive an email confirmation
Sam Rayburn Lake Travel Tips
Sam Rayburn Lake Vacation Rentals Make the Perfect Escape for Outdoor Lovers
Those looking for some of the finest freshwater fishing in America will love a vacation at Sam Rayburn Lake in Texas. It is the largest reservoir to be found wholly in the state of Texas and it covers 114,500 acres on the Angelina River between Jasper and Nacogdoches. It is close to the Sam Rayburn National Forest and there are a number of small communities around the lake providing entertainment, restaurants and shops.
Seasonal Weather at Texas Piney Woods Vacation Rentals
Due to its mild winters, Sam Rayburn Lake is a popular winter destination for snowbirds and retirees who want to escape the snow and ice. Winter temperatures average a very pleasant 60 F (15 C) which rise to 94 F (34 C) in the height of the summer. The area has four to five inches of rain each month throughout the year.
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Sam Rayburn Lake is surrounded by many small towns which offer historic tours, quaint shops and excellent local dining. Redland, Lufkin, Huntington and Zavalla are on the west side of the lake and Woden, Etoile, Augustine, Roseville and Brookeland are some of those on the eastern shore. Jasper is just a few miles southeast of the lake. All these communities have festivals and arts and crafts shows during the summer. Good home cooking features in many of the reasonably priced restaurants.
How to Reach Your Sam Rayburn Lake Lodging
The closest major airport to Sam Rayburn Lake is the George Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas. It is 113 miles from the lake. Alternatively, the William P. Hobby Airport, also in Houston, is 129 miles away. The Cleveland Municipal Airport is also close by. The lake can be reached by car from the I-10 to the south, the I-45 to the west or the I-49 to the east.
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Skies aren't Blue - Angel Wars - 01I remember darkness. It was dark around me. I couldn't see anything and it was quiet. But slowly, bit by bit I could hear a muffled sound. And then I realized someone was calling me.".......an.........ou........ar me?"It felt like waking up from a deep slumber. When you gradually regain your consciousness and recognizing things takes a few seconds longer."...an ...ou open your eyes?"This time I could hear the voice clearer, and as soon as it asked I opened my eyes for the first time. It blinded me at first. The white contrast to the darkness I already got used to made my eyes close again. After a blink I could see a shape, a silhouette of someone in front of me, but I couldn't see the details. After another blink my eyes finally adjusted. I could see a man in glasses looking at me curiously. He gasped."I did it!"He smiled bright making a step back. Then he spread his arms wide in a welcoming gesture, his voice full of joy."HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANCTISSIMUS!"And just like that, I was
Skies aren't Blue - Angel Wars - 02Chapter 1Genesis [Birth]Part 2"Ahhhhh, I'm sorry. I just feel so happy right now, I can't help it. I have been waiting for this moment since a long time, you know? But I digress. Do you have any questions?"He put the glasses on, and waited for my response. I had many questions forming in my head, but I had to start somewhere, so I decided to ask most important ones right now."Who are you...?"He tilted his head a bit to the left and patted his forehead with the palm."Hm? Oh, you're right! I didn't introduce myself properly! But you should recognize my voice at least. Do you remember? My name iiiiis-..."Suddenly I realized that long before I was "born" I could hear a voice speaking to me a lot. It told me about a lot of things, some important, some trivial, it feed me informations and just kept close. It was trough some speakers, but it was there as far as I can remember. And it introduced itself each time, with the name:"Jun!"


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Update on Controlling Konsole via DBUS
Recently I wrote about controlling konsole with dbus. As I've begun to use that script for setting up my konsoles I, like others, have discovered that the tab title that you set with dbus doesn't stick. This short note shows you a workaround to make your tab titles stay put.
Even though I wrote the original post a few weeks back I didn't realize that I had a problem until now because I just this weekend upgraded the system that I use most often. Plus, apparently, I already discovered the workaround on my other system and proceeded to immediately forget about it as it took me a fair amount of fiddling to figure it out (again) today.
Before I actually (re)-discovered the workaround I did a bit of looking through the konsole code and noticed that konsole has two types of tab titles: one that's set with the function setTitle() and another that's set with the function setUserTitle(). If you don't set the one that's set with setUserTitle() then the tab title changes back to the default when you use the session. The problem is that the dbus interface allows you to call setTitle() but it does not allow you to call setUserTitle().
You can invoke setUserTitle() using konsole's menu via: Edit->Rename Tab or from the keyboard with Ctrl-Alt-S. If you set the (user) title that way you'll see that it now sticks. But that's not the workaround, since we're trying to control konsole via dbus going through and manually setting all the tab titles via the keyboard or mouse doesn't constitute a workaround.
The actual workaround on the other hand isn't without its flaws either: it requires you to change the shell profile, which means that since starting a session with a specified profile via dbus doesn't work yet, you can't have both behaviors at the same time.
After that long-winded prolog, the workaround is quite simple: using konsole's menu do: Settings->Edit Current Profile..., go to the Tabs tab and clear both the Tab title format and the Remote tab title format fields.
This works because konsole doesn't reset the tab title if there is no default value to set it to.
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Hi, new to this site and blogging or whatever its called, i recently bought a Focus Zetec in Frozen White on an 11 plate, this has been treated with Pureguard. My question is what is the best way to clean it and can i polish/wax the car? It all seems very confusing reading what others have put.
August 30, 2012, 11:41 am
Pureguard is a sealant - it's very similar to a number of products sold by car dealers such as supaguard and diamondbrite.
A sealant is a synthetic often polymer coating that sits on top of the paint and supposedly stops contamination bonding to and soiling the paint. Sealants are used by many detailers with great results as they have excellent protection properties and excellent longevity, especially when compared to a similarly priced wax.
HOWEVER - you are reliant on how well the sealant has been applied in the first place. In the hands of a pro a sealant will be applied evenly and comprehensively with no gaps. In the hands of the guy who gets paid 50p a car to wash the dealer's new stock...who knows?
If you have paid for the treatment, you may as well try to get the best out of it (I really hope you didn't pay the £300-400 some dealers charge for these treatments, the kits can be had on eBay for a fiver). So - I would say wash with a wax safe shampoo such as Dodo Juice Born to be Mild and then top up your protection with either a soft, hard or liquid wax (depending on the effort you wish to put in).
As for polishing, claying or anything else involving an abrasive process or chemicals (such as tar remover) I wouldn't, as you'll probably end up removing the coating.
If it was free - I would take it off. A wash with an all purpose cleaner such as Tesco Daisy at a reasonably strong concentration (say 5:1) will probably shift it. After that, you can maintain your car in any way you wish. If you like the concept of a sealant that really works and protects the paint amazingly, have a look at Cermishield by Concours Car Care. I have applied it to my brand new Leon - it's amazing stuff.
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As above, if its had a good prep then the what you have will should last a good while, but if you have an itch to rip it all of and start again as stated you need a good all purpose cleaner to help strip it off, claying should remove the rest, then clean the bodywork with IPA, polish then either wax or sealant, I personally use Auto Finess Tough Coat, lasts 6-9 months and is stupidly easy to apply and buff off
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Well thx for the reply. Here's hoping it gets made in a dlc form or something similar.
Well thx for the reply. Here's hoping it gets made in a dlc form or something similar.
I would say that Paradox, in regard to convertors, should just make the game friendlier to it.
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While I like the idea of a converter, I don't think they can work very well without being planned in from the start - for all the games involved.
My ideal converter scenario would be something like this. While each game has nominal start and end dates for stand-alone play, the "boundary" between each game (if you will) would need to be defined as some kind of global event. For example, from EU to Victoria, the defining change could be the beginnings of the industrial revolution (I'm no historian, don't ask me what THE defining features would be). When a country in EU3 is advanced enough to be ready to start industrializing, that's when you would be able to convert your game from EU to Victoria and load up the next game - whatever the current date happens to be. So both the start and end dates would need to be flexible, and instead the game would rely on certain conditions.
In this way the alternate history would progress sensibly from one era to another, and you wouldn't end up with stuff like converting to "Hearts of Iron mode" in 1935 but with a global political situation which makes the whole premise of WW2 ridiculous.
(a bazillion bonus points for Paradox if they can roll all the games into one and just have the game rules change on the fly as eras change and yes I'd pay like 4x the price of a normal game if it replaced the current 4 games...)
It would make my wildest P-Dox dreams come true if this happened - and I know some Civ5 players who'd convert to the true faith of Paradox Strategy Games if they had that full history scope introduced!
Going from the dawn of time till the end of ages is a apealing concept to most. Itll be purely a fantasy campaign though. If you think about it...theres only one thing "real" about their grand strategy games and thats the start date. From there on its all fiction. When I was playing Victoria II for the first time I eagerly awaited 'The Great War'. But It never came. The german country were not even formed.
So a ahistorical grand strategy game from the stone ages to modern times and up would be totally awesome
"Looks exciting, Im sure Ill get it on day 1. I cant resist being made fun of for playing games where I stare at a map for 6 hours while being excited by a border moving slightly to the west" - MacGuffin
I think its a good time to start making all the Paradox in-house games able to convert to each other. Like they're all part of one big franchise, instead of separate, very similar franchises.
Don't do it, at least not yet.
As much as I'd want one, it's just too much work for too little benefit. The converter would have to be updated pretty much any time either CK2 or EU4 gets an update/DLC or it would break. That translates into smaller and/or more expensive updates/DLC. A converter would only really make sense as a final DLC, when you know you're not going to update either game anymore.
I could do that with my eyes tied behind my back!
I coverter would brobably sell better than spritepacks in my humble opinion.
Especially if it is moddable by itself....
I bet hard core paradox players will pay for such a thing... and increase the sales of titles that arent as popular themselves....
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EU3 on steroids~ ME mod, DWBA mod & sprites for Eastern & Asian.
Given up on Vic2. Too much to be modded/fixed, too many hidden, uncontrollable variables.
Yes. There is a splendid tradition of fan-made converters, and as much as I love them, the fact is that it is an extremely niche market even by Pdox player standards. Let the devs work on what only they can do, and what will actually make them money.
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Paradox should concentrate on games. They have so many titles to concentrate on, making converters would only distract them.
E' meglio vivere un giorno da leone che cent'anni da pecora.
- It is better to live one single day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep.
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An overhaul mod for the whole Italian peninsula. Keep the Medici in power, play Calcio, meet Venetian Senators, be guest at the Palio and be prepared for a whole, new Italian experience!
Serenissima Italia is part of MUNDUS NON SUFFICIT, the first Major Overhaul Mod for EUIV!
CK AAR:1066 and all that (Like the book, it's short and has jokes in)
I'm not against converters. I converted some EU3 (but starting only in the 18th century) to Vicky2 games and found a completly new experience. I'm only saying, that the Paradox team should spend its time elsewhere, as it remains a little team which has many projects to cover (HoI3 expansion, East vs. West, March of the Eagles, EU IV). And I'm hoping at least for one more Vicky expansion. On the other hand, I remember Darkdooms last video before the release of Sword of Islam, in which he said, that more CKII DLCs will follow.
Because of that, I think Paradox has much more interesting things to to, than making a converter, if the fanbase is able to do it.
E' meglio vivere un giorno da leone che cent'anni da pecora.
- It is better to live one single day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep.
Serenissima Italia - An Italian Ambition for EUIV
An overhaul mod for the whole Italian peninsula. Keep the Medici in power, play Calcio, meet Venetian Senators, be guest at the Palio and be prepared for a whole, new Italian experience!
Serenissima Italia is part of MUNDUS NON SUFFICIT, the first Major Overhaul Mod for EUIV!
Make it a DLC and I will throw my money at you in ridiculous amounts.


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There's an inherent danger in marrying blockbuster musical theater with weighty subjects like political and social oppression. On one hand, the people must be entertained and stimulated...shiny lights everywhere, please! On the other, such stories demand a faithful and meaningful reading, with all respect paid to the maligned. And somehow, neither can be compromised.
'Tis The Season Traditions at the Theater
American Conservatory Theater's A Christmas Carol
Ghosts in chains, portly men dancing jigs, a cooked goose, and profound character rehabilitiation - there's a reason A Christmas Carol is the world's favorite tale of holiday haunting. This week, the spooks of Christmas past, present, and future take the stage at ACT, as they've done every December for the past 35 years. Charming and beautifully-produced, this holiday show is well worth checking out.
December 1-24. American Conservatory Theater, 415 Geary Street. Tickets are $15-150 at 415-749-2228 or act-sf.org.
African-American Shakespeare Company's Cinderella
Local Artist Catherine Galasso Premieres Work About the Forefathers of Film
Before local ODC Theater resident Catherine Galasso jets off to Paris and New York with her latest show, she's premiering Bring On The Lumière! right here at homebase. The show—a combination of dance, theater, light, and illusion—is inspired by the French forefathers of film, the Lumière brothers. Like all of her work, Galasso pushes the boundaries of traditional performance in an exploration of uncharted territories. We took a few minutes of Galasso's time to talk about Bring On The Lumière!.


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From Sunlen Miller: President Obama wants to the federal government to "lead by example" in reducing greenhouse gas pollution. So he's setting strict targets for federal emissions, signed in an executive order today. The presidential executive order sets greenhouse gas emissions targets for federal agencies – attempting to reduce pollution from federal buildings, fleets, and even federal workers' commutes by reducing fleet petroleum consumption; conserving water; reducing waste; supporting sustainable communities; and leveraging federal purchasing power to promote environmentally-responsible products and technologies. The executive order requires agencies to "measure, manage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions toward agency-defined targets." "As the largest consumer of energy in the U.S. economy, the federal government can and should lead by example when it comes to creating innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and use environmentally-responsible products and technologies," said President Obama in a paper statement, "This executive order builds on the momentum of the Recovery Act to help create a clean energy economy and demonstrates the Federal government's commitment, over and above what is already being done, to reducing emissions and saving money." The executive order also requires agencies to meet a number of energy, water, and waste reduction targets such as a 30% reduction in vehicle fleet petroleum use by 2020; 26% improvement in water efficiency by 2020; 50% recycling and waste diversion by 2015 and 95% of all applicable contracts will meet sustainability requirements. The federal government occupies nearly 500,000 buildings, 600,000 vehicles, and employs more than 1.8 million civilians. -Sunlen Miller
Obama Instructs Federal Government to Reduce Pollution, 'Lead by Example'
Oct 5, 2009 7:07pm
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