text:
Seaport (pop., 2002 est.: 45,000), Republic of Georgia. Located on the Black Sea, it was the site of an ancient Greek colony that was later held successively by the Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Russians. It became a popular resort. After Georgia's independence (1991) from the Soviet Union, it was the centre of a rebellion for Abkhazian independence and became the capital of the autonomous republic of Abkhazia.
Learn more about Sokhumi with a free trial on Britannica.com.


text:
No spittin', no swearin', no instigatin'...
Skip to content
Return to Baseball Leftovers
Moderator: Baseball Moderators
by Viper8437 » Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:04 am
by Lofunzo » Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:14 am
Viper8437 wrote:but if reyes manages to stay healthy?then?imagine what he could do
by GameOn » Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:19 am
by Amazinz » Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:37 am
by Ballwreckers » Fri Nov 12, 2004 1:15 am
by io » Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:06 am
by Amazinz » Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:43 am
by Lofunzo » Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:14 am
Amazinz wrote:The Mets don't need a 2B even if he is the best offensive 2B in the game. Soriano gets paid $5.4M this year, is a free agent next year and is 7 years older than Reyes. The Mets would stick him in RF where he'd be a defensive liability. It may be a bad trade for the Rangers that doesn't make it any less bad for the Mets.As for Piazza, why would the Mets want to exchange contracts with the Dodgers? The only thing that would accomplish would be leaving a void at Catcher (J.P. and Vance may be good backups but they are not starting material) and either fill 1B or RF with a player who is inferior to the FAs available on the market.
by Erboes » Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:05 am
by Mookie4ever » Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:50 am
Erboes wrote:I agree that it is too early to jump to conclusions about the Mets' intentions, but the early signs are not good. It is my opinion that the Mets' problems are centered on the fact that they have too many players who do not know how to hit. They are desperately in need of hitters who can get on base, perhaps play some small-ball as well. So, who are they talking about acquiring? Sosa and Soriano. The Mets are nothing more than a sailor being cut loose on a strange city on payday. You can feel confident that they won't spend their money wisely, even with a new GM. My question is, is it the ownership who insists on this type of action? They seem to be the only constant.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 11 guests

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Welcome To CruiseCritic.com
Stay on CruiseCritic.com
Go to Cruise Critic UK
Close X
Subscribe today
Get Cruise Critic in your inbox
Sign up!
Your Ultimate Cruise Guide
All Cruise Reviews
Cabin Reviews
Cruisers' Choice Awards
Editors' Picks Awards
Excursion Reviews
Member Reviews
Port Reviews
River Cruise Reviews
Luxury Cruise Reviews
Find a Cruise
All Cruise Deals
Last Minute Cruises
Caribbean Cruise Deals
Cheapest Cruises
Price Drop
All Destinations
Alaska Cruises
Australia & New Zealand
Bahamas Cruises
Canada & New England
Caribbean Cruises
Caribbean - Eastern
Caribbean - Southern
Caribbean - Western
Europe Cruises
Europe - Baltic & Northern
Europe - British Isles & Western
Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
Europe - Western Mediterranean
Mexican Riviera
Panama Canal
How to Cruise
First Time Cruisers
Cruise Styles
Live Chats
Meet & Mingle
Member Reviews
Message Boards
Roll Calls
Breakaway Q&A: CEO Talks Epic Lessons, Ship Size, See-Through Loos
Breakaway Q&A: CEO Talks Epic Lessons, Ship Size, See-Through Loos
It's never too early to catch new ship fever, the side effects of which include rampant speculation, the creation of amenity wish lists and general excitability. The first of NCL's two 144,017-ton, 4,000 passenger "Project Breakaway" cruise ships will debut in spring 2013, and we'll be following the progress along the way.
The line has revealed little about these next generation vessels beyond that they will feature a slew of cabin options, including accommodations for the solo cruiser similar to Norwegian Epic's popular Studios. Cruise Critic News Editor Dan Askin chatted with CEO Kevin Sheehan about learning from Norwegian Epic's hits and misses, switching shipyards and what will and won't be a part of Project Breakaway.
Cruise Critic:
First off, what does "Project Breakaway" mean?
Kevin Sheehan:
It's a name I've used a few times in my life, personally and professionally. We as a family bought a vacation home in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, and we called the house "Breakaway." We were breaking away from the stress of work and school, so the beach house was our escape from reality. When you take that frame and apply it to Norwegian, we're breaking away as a brand, trying really hard to define who we are.
People might naturally assume that the "breakaway" also refers to Norwegian Epic, the monolith -- there will be no sister -- that was a struggle to complete and has some much-debated elements. Are there learnings from Epic that will not be incorporated into Project Breakaway? We're referring specifically to the controversial see-through bathrooms and the "hat," the top-ship protrusion housing the courtyard villas that gives Epic is unforgettable look.
The cabins on Epic are very interesting, but [the bathrooms] are little bit much for many of our guests. We do get a lot of comments from people who say they love the cabins. If you're a young couple or whatever, it's not a big deal. But if you're in there with a couple of kids, it gets a little dicey. The [clouded glass bathrooms] were something very new to the industry and they were probably beyond what the industry was ready for. [Editor's note: They are far more common in hotels.] I suspect that we won't be bringing them to the next ships.
We left the "derby" at home this time. [Editor's note: "Derby" refers to a bowler hat, as worn by Charlie Chaplin.] We thought [the courtyard complex] through in the Project Breakaway planning, and so it'll be more integrated into the structure this time around. What must have happened [on Epic] was that somebody said, "Let's put another level on it," and it made the ship look a certain bit odd.
Is there anything that's guaranteed to reappear on the Project Breakaway ships, i.e. big hits from Epic like the Studio cabins for solo travelers or O'Sheehans, the 24-hour pub that serves munchies?
We can't go into specifics at this point, but we can say that all of the stuff that everybody likes on Epic will be back. We think that all of Epic's entertainment options are winners. But beyond everything, guests who have gone on the Epic have said the flow of the ship is terrific. You alluded to it when you mentioned O'Sheehans. Epic is a ship that's really conducive for people to be out very late at night. The location of casino, pub and lounges keeps the ship very active, unlike the old contemporary ships, where it was dinner, show, bed. So we're definitely pushing that idea of the "action ship" forward. We know it works well, so what we're trying to do here is to refine that to improve the overall offering.
Can you tease out any brand-new concepts -- the rumor mill is that the studio space will incorporate balconies in some fashion?
We can't comment on that.
So you changed shipyards -- from STX France to Germany's Meyer Werft -- for the construction of the Project Breakaway vessels. How did you make the choice to give Meyer, which built Norwegian's four Jewel-class vessels, the job this time around?
The reality is that I knew the [ship building] market was [and is] really difficult, and no one had got a ship order in awhile. So I pitted all the yards against each other to get the best deal. We ended up getting best-in-class pricing with a great financing structure. We also have a great history with Meyer. They build great ships and you just feel what you see is what you're going to get. The French yard, they were very nice people, but frankly, it was not as easy to get things done.
How did you determine the size -- some 10 percent smaller than Epic, but significantly larger than the Jewel-class, Norwegian's next biggest ships? How do you find that ship size sweet spot?
We wanted to combine the feel of Epic with the best of what we've learned from each ship we've built. You want to have the balance of the efficiencies of a larger ship -- entertainment, fun outdoor areas -- and still create a ship that allows people to reconnect with the sea. Richard Fain [Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.'s Chairman and CEO] ordered his next ship at about the same size.
You May Also Like:
New Ship Cruise Deals
New Cruise Ships
NCL Cruise Reviews
Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Epic Video Ship Tour
© 1995 - 2015, The Independent Traveler, Inc. All rights reserved.
This file may be downloaded for personal use only.
Other copying or reproduction is expressly prohibited.
About Us
Editorial Disclaimer
Site Map
UK Cruises
Thank You For Signing Up!
Please Note:
To ensure delivery of your free e-letters, please add firstname.lastname@example.com to your address book.
We're committed to protecting your privacy and will not rent or sell your e-mail address. By proceeding, you agree to our
Privacy Policy
and Terms of Use.
Check prices for the following:


text:
Grand Jury Admonishes Florida's Child Welfare System in Barahonas Case
Child welfare workers should have known Jorge Barahona was a monster, grand jury says. |
Jorge and Carmen have been charged with murdering Nubia, as well as child abuse crimes against her and her 10-year-old twin brother Victor. Law enforcement officers discovered the girl's grisly remains in the back of Jorge's pesticide truck this past February 14 after a Road Ranger found him passed out on the ground near his vehicle. Victor was found unconscious from toxic pesticide fumes inside the truck's cabin.
"The sad reality is if the Barahonas had been the biological parents... a more thorough investigation would have been conducted following the various reports" to the child abuse hotline, grand jurors wrote. "Based on [their] history of being 'saviors,' no one wanted to recognize [Jorge and Carmen] for what they apparently were, monsters."
Read the full grand jury report below:
Final Report F 10
Follow Miami New Times on Facebook and Twitter @MiamiNewTimes.
Sponsor Content


text:
Government Technology Featured ArticleJune 28, 2012
Strand Consult Blasts RegulatorsBy Gary Kim, Contributing Editor Rarely do research and analysis firms blast communications regulators for obstructing progress as much as Strand Research recently did. In fact, Strand argues, technology and competition are reshaping the global business without need for regulatory intervention. Competition, generally speaking seems not to be an issue, especially given the dominant role mobile communications has assumed. Market forces and technological development have created the massive new availability of communications, not regulation. Likewise, the competition between mobile operators has resulted in the development of new products that has increased the availability of mobile telephony to everyone, rather than just certain groups in society. The introduction of prepaid products was not a result of regulation, but a result of a creative industry and competition. Nor has regulation contributed to the better prices for devices. "This is not due to regulation, but is a result of the technological development and that subsidies offered by mobile operators have often increased customer demand for new smart mobile phones," Strand Consult says. In many countries customers have better mobile coverage than mobile operators are obliged to offer under the terms of their mobile licenses. This is solely a result of competition between operators, Strand Reports says. So too is the decline of international calling prices driven by Skype (News - Alert) and others. Mobile broadband prices also have created competition for fixed line broadband services. "This is not a result of regulation, but due to the technological development that has enabled mobile broadband to compete against fixed line broadband," Strand Consult argues. Cable TV providers also have contributed in increasing competition on the Internet and fixed line telephony markets, again not a result of regulation, Strand Consult argues. Internet Protocol likewise is revolutionizing the business. "In fact we could go on," Strand argues. But, "for some reason politicians and the regulative authorities are trying to elevate their role and the importance of their work to a level where it simply does not belong." "Politicians do not realize that most of their regulations and price reductions are distorting the mobile market, resulting in companies that develop new technologies losing part of the revenue they were receiving from the companies that are billing roaming revenue," Strand argues. "The result of the politicians' regulations often only benefits the very largest mobile operators that already have an enormous cash flow and has a negative impact on smaller market players with smaller cash flows and less financial backing," Strand analysts further argue. "Perhaps politicians should start taking a closer look at the importance of the technological development for the future development of society?" Strand Consult analysts ask. All of that is rather blunt talk from a research outfit. Want to learn more about today's powerful mobile Internet ecosystem? Then be sure to attend the Mobility Tech Conference & Expo, collocated with ITEXPO West 2012 taking place Oct. 2-5 2012, in Austin, TX. Co-sponsored by TMC (News - Alert) Partner Crossfire Media the Mobility Tech Conference & Expo provides unmatched networking opportunities and a robust conference program representing the mobile ecosystem. The conference not only brings together the best and brightest in the wireless industry, it actually spans the communications and technology industry. For more information on registering for the Mobility Tech Conference & Expo click here. Stay in touch with everything happening at Mobility Tech Conference & Expo. Follow us on Twitter. Edited by Amanda Ciccatelli LATEST GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY NEWS


text:
15 Last-Minute Halloween Decorations You Can Make in a Flash
Even if Halloween is just a few days away, there's still time to haunt your house. These ideas are so easy to do, it'll scare you.
Plus, 55 of our favorite Halloween projects, ever »
Pumpkin Hoops
In just 15 minutes, blogger Cori turned plain embroidery hoops into an adorable Halloween decoration.
Get the tutorial at Let's Eat Grandpa.
Trash Bag Spiderwebs
Yep, you read that right. Blogger Jessica Jones simply cut up a trash bag in order to craft these cheap and easy spiderwebs.
Get the tutorial at How About Orange.
Hanging Foam Bats
Created by Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage for HGTV, these black bats can be created with craft foam, googly eyes, and fishing line.
Get the tutorial at HGTV.
Ghouls' Night Out
To call forth this gathering, use glue dots to stick construction-paper eyes and mouths onto white tissue-paper bells, then drape them with cheesecloth.
RELATED: 15 Last-Minute Halloween Decorations You Can Make in a Flash
Jack-O'-Lanterns in a Jiffy
Turn orange tissue-paper balls into proper Halloween pumpkins that can line your front porch. Simply cut facial features and stems from construction paper and apply to the balls with glue dots.
Painted Ghost Gourds
All you need for super-easy craft? Gourds, white spray paint, and a black paint pen.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic DIY.
Creepy Garland
This creepy garland is easier to make than it looks! Blogger Anna Wulick simply printed three large Clipart images, attached them to yarn, then hung them with tape.
Get the tutorial at Forty-Two Roads.
Masked Portraits
When prepping for the holiday, don't forget to costume everyone—even folks in paintings and photos. Black construction paper, scissors, and low-tack artists' tape were all it took to ready this blushing bride for a masquerade ball. (Other easy embellishments: red devil horns and white fangs.) Just resist the urge to disguise priceless artwork that's not protected by glass.
Giant Yarn Spiderweb
Grab an empty frame, yarn, and some tape to make this cute door hanging.
Get the tutorial at Dana Made It.
Door Mummy
Mummify your front door in just five minutes with some crepe paper, construction paper, and tape.
Get the tutorial at Honey and Fitz.
Candy Corn Trivets
If you have some extra cork rounds in your house, use craft paint to add a cute candy-corn theme.
Get the tutorial at Alyssa and Carla.
Spider Treat Bucket
A foam pumpkin and oversized pipe cleaners combine to make a giant spider bucket—perfect for storing candy—in just a few quick steps.
Get the tutorial at Say Yes.
Paper Shapes
Use a vinyl cutter to create some creepy shapes (blogger Sarah went for a spider theme), and adhere them to the inside of a lamp shade.
Get the tutorial at Thrifty Decor Chick.
Toilet Paper Roll Bats
Repurpose either a toilet paper or paper towel roll into these cute, googly-eyed bats.
Get the tutorial at Practically Functional.
Gothic Collections
Design Skool blogger Justine Hand used her collection of vintage books and candlesticks to turn a basic entryway table into a gothic-themed display.


text:
Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle | |
Dave Chappelle, 2007
Birth name | David Khari Webber Chappelle |
Born | Washington, D.C., U.S.[1] |
August 24, 1973
Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
Nationality | American |
Years active | 1991–present |
Genres | Satire/political satire, improvisational comedy, character comedy, observational comedy, surreal humor, sketch comedy, black comedy, blue comedy |
Subject(s) | Racism, race relations, American politics, African-American culture, pop culture, recreational drug use, human sexuality, morality |
Influences | Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Mel Blanc,[2] Chris Rock[3] |
Spouse | Elaine Chappelle (2001–present; 3 children) |
Notable works and roles | Himself and Various in Chappelle's Show Himself in Dave Chappelle's Block Party Achoo in Robin Hood: Men in Tights Thurgood Jenkins in Half Baked |
Signature |
David Khari Webber "Dave" Chappelle[4] (/ʃəˈpɛl/, born August 24, 1973) is an American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor. After beginning his film career in 1993 as Ahchoo in Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights, he landed minor roles in box office hits including The Nutty Professor, Con Air, and Blue Streak. His first lead role was in the 1998 comedy film Half Baked, directed by Tamra Davis and co-written by Neal Brennan and Chappelle himself.
In 2003, he became more widely known for his sketch comedy television series, Chappelle's Show, co-written with Neal Brennan, which ran until his retirement from the show two years later. By 2006, Chappelle was called "the comic genius of America" by Esquire[1] and, in 2013, "the best" by a Billboard writer.[5] The show continues to run in popular late-night syndication and on television networks around the world. Comedy Central ranks him No. 43 in "the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time."[6]
He lives with his family in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and continues to perform stand-up, recently touring the U.S. as part of the 2013 Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival.[7]
Early life[edit]
Chappelle was born in Washington, D.C., on August 24, 1973,[1] the youngest of three.[1] His father, William David Chappelle III, worked as a statistician before becoming a professor at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.[2] His mother, Yvonne (née Reed), was a professor at Howard University, Prince George's Community College, and the University of Maryland, and is also a Unitarian Universalist minister.[8] Chappelle also has a stepmother and a stepbrother.[1]
Chappelle grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended Woodlin Elementary School.[2] His parents were politically active, and the family house was visited by notable individuals including Pete Seeger and Johnny Hartman.[1] The latter predicted he would be a comedian and, around this time, Chappelle's comic inspiration came from Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor.[2] After his parents separated, Chappelle stayed in Washington with his mother while spending summers with his father in Ohio. In 1991, he graduated from Washington's Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where he studied theatre arts.[2]
Early career[edit]
Chappelle moved to New York City to pursue a career as a comedian. He gathered the courage to perform at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater in front of the infamous "Amateur Night" audience, but he was booed off stage. Chappelle described the experience as the moment that gave him the courage to continue his show business aspirations.[2] He quickly made a name for himself on the New York comedy circuit, even performing in the city's parks. Whoopi Goldberg nicknamed him "The Kid."[1] At 19, he made his film debut as "Ahchoo" in Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He also appeared on Star Search three times but lost over competing comedian Lester Barrie, Dave later joked about the irony of that (him becoming successful, and the winner not). The same year, Chappelle was offered the role of Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue in Forrest Gump. Concerned the character was demeaning and the movie would bomb, he turned down the part.[9][10] He parodied the film in the 1997 short "Bowl of Pork," where a dim-witted black man is responsible for the Rodney King beating, the LA riots and OJ Simpson being accused of murder.[11] Chappelle played another supporting role in an early Doug Liman film, Getting In in 1994.[12] He was also the opening act for R&B soul singer Aretha Franklin.
He attracted the attention of TV network executives and developed numerous pilots, but none were picked up for series.[2][13] In 1995, he made a guest appearance on an episode of ABC's popular sitcom Home Improvement. The storyline had Chappelle and real-life friend and comedian Jim Breuer ask Tim Taylor for advice on their girlfriends.[14] The characters' single outing in the episode proved so popular that ABC decided to give them their own spin-off sitcom titled Buddies. However, after taping a pilot episode, Jim Breuer was fired and replaced with actor Christopher Gartin. Buddies premiered in March 1996 to disappointing ratings. The show was cancelled after only five episodes out of 13 that were produced.
After the failure of Buddies, Chappelle starred in another pilot. According to Chappelle, the network was uncomfortable with the African-American cast and wanted white actors added.[15] Chappelle resisted and subsequently accused the network of racism. Shortly afterwards, Chappelle's father died and he returned to Ohio, considering leaving the entertainment business.[2][13]
He later appeared as a nightclub comedian in the 1996 comedy The Nutty Professor starring Eddie Murphy, one of his major comedic influences. The movie grossed nearly $129 million on a budget of $54 million.[16] He had a minor role in 1997's Con Air which made $26 million after production costs.[17] At the beginning of 1998, he did a stand-up performance for HBO Comedy Half-Hour.[18] That same year, he appeared in "Pilots and Pens Lost," a 1998 episode of The Larry Sanders Show's sixth season, in which he and the executives of the show's nameless television network satirized the treatment to which scriptwriters and show creators were subjected, as well as the executives' knee-jerk tendencies toward racial stereotypes.[19]
He and Neal Brennan co-wrote the 1998 cult stoner film Half Baked, Chappelle's first starring role, about a group of marijuana-smoking friends trying to get their other friend out of jail. It made money at the box office and remains a classic so-called "stoner" film (a genre that includes the "Cheech and Chong" films as well as more recent fare like Judd Apatow's Pineapple Express).[20][21] In December 1998, Chappelle appeared as Tom Hanks' character's friend and confidant in You've Got Mail. The $65 million movie made nearly $116 million at the box office.[22] In 1999, he appeared in the Martin Lawrence film Blue Streak, which made $68.5 million at the box office.[23]
In 2000, Chappelle recorded his first hour-long HBO special, Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly, in Washington, DC.[24] He followed this up with an appearance as "Conspiracy Brother" in the 2002 racial satire Undercover Brother.[24]
2003–2006: Standup and Chappelle's Show[edit]
In 2003, Chappelle debuted his own weekly sketch comedy show on Comedy Central called Chappelle's Show. The show parodied many aspects of American culture, including racial stereotypes, politics and pop culture. Along with comedy skits, the show also featured musical performances by mostly hip-hop and soul artists.
Due to the show's popularity, Comedy Central's new parent company Viacom[1] reportedly offered Chappelle a $55 million contract (giving Chappelle a share of DVD sales) to continue production of Chappelle's Show for two more years, while allowing him to do side projects. Chappelle has said that sketches are not his favorite form of comedy,[1] and that the characteristics of the show's format were somewhat like short films.
In June 2004, based on the popularity of the "Rick James" sketch, it was announced that Chappelle was in talks to portray James in a biopic from Paramount Pictures, also owned by Viacom.[25] James's estate disagreed with the proposed comical tone of the film and put a halt to the talks.[26]
That same month, Chappelle recorded his second comedy special, this time airing on Showtime, Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth, at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium, where his idols, including Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and Robin Williams, had performed. He joked about the city being "the gayest place on earth," touched upon an encounter on a public bus, in a New Mexico Wal-Mart, smoking in a strip club, and cultural differences in food and other topics.
Season three turbulence[edit]
In a June 2004 stand-up performance in Sacramento, California, Chappelle walked off the stage after berating his audience for constantly shouting "I'm Rick James, bitch!", which became a catchphrase from his popular "Rick James" sketch. After a few minutes, Chappelle returned and resumed by saying, "The show is ruining my life." He stated that he disliked working "20 hours a day" and that the popularity of the show was making it difficult for him to continue his stand-up career, which was "the most important thing" to him. He told the audience:
You know why my show is good? Because the network officials say you're not smart enough to get what I'm doing, and every day I fight for you. I tell them how smart you are. Turns out, I was wrong. You people are stupid.[27]
Season 3 was scheduled to air on May 31, 2005, but in that month, Chappelle stunned fans and the entertainment industry when he abruptly left during production of the third season of Chappelle's Show and took a trip to South Africa.[1] Chappelle said that he was unhappy with the direction the show had taken.
Coming here, I don't have the distractions of fame. It quiets the ego down. I'm interested in the kind of person I've got to become. I want to be well rounded and the industry is a place of extremes. I want to be well balanced. I've got to check my intentions, man.[28]
Immediately following Chappelle's departure, tabloids quickly and repeatedly speculated that Chappelle's exit was driven by drug addiction or a mental health issue, rather than ethical or personal concerns.[28] Some went so far as to allege that a conspiracy had forced Dave out of comedy. The story went that a clandestine group of black leaders, led by Oprah Winfrey and Bill Cosby, had grown tired of the raucous depiction of them on Chappelle's Show, that the frequent use of racial epithets rubbed them the wrong way and led them to act by destroying Chappelle's career. When Chappelle sat down for a lengthy interview with Winfrey in which he described in depth his reasons for leaving, it would have no impact on the stories about his resignation.[29] In the same interview, Chappelle confided to Winfrey his contempt for the entertainment industry's tone-deafness toward black entertainers and audiences:
When I see that they put every black man in the movies in a dress at some point in their career, I start connecting the dots.[30][31]
The break from Comedy Central also meant a rift with longtime collaborator Neal Brennan.[1]
Dave Chappelle's Block Party[edit]
Chappelle was the star and a producer of the Michel Gondry-directed documentary Dave Chappelle's Block Party, which chronicles him hosting a free concert in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn on September 18, 2004.[1] Several musical artists, including Kanye West, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Dead Prez and Jill Scott, are featured in the movie both performing in the concert and in conversation off-stage. He brought Yellow Springs residents to Brooklyn at his own expense.[1] Another surprising highlight of the event was the (temporary) reunion of popular 1990s hip-hop group The Fugees.[32]
Chappelle toured several cities in February and March 2006 to promote the film under the name "Block Party All-Stars featuring Dave Chappelle". Universal Pictures' genre division, Rogue Pictures, released the film in the U.S. on March 3, 2006. It was a success, grossing a total of $11.7 million on a $3 million budget.[33]
2005–present: stand-up and TV appearances[edit]
Work and media appearances, 2005–06[edit]
In June 2005, Chappelle performed impromptu stand-up shows in Los Angeles.[8][34][35] He then went on a tour that began in Newport, Kentucky, not far from his Ohio home.[36] He made a surprise appearance on HBO's Def Poetry, where he performed two poems, titled "Fuck Ashton Kutcher" and "How I Got the Lead on Jeopardy!.[citation needed] He was interviewed for Inside the Actors Studio on December 18, 2005, at Pace University's Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts. The show premiered on February 12, 2006.[2] Four days prior, he introduced the musical tribute to Sly Stone at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.[1]
Chappelle said on Inside the Actors Studio that the death of his father seven years prior had an impact on his decision to go to South Africa. By throwing himself into his work, he had not taken a chance to mourn his father's death. He also said the rumors that he was in drug or psychiatric treatment only persuaded him to stay in South Africa.[2] He said,
I would go to work on the show and I felt awful every day, that's not the way it was. ... I felt like some kind of prostitute or something. If I feel so bad, why keep on showing up to this place? I'm going to Africa. The hardest thing to do is to be true to yourself, especially when everybody is watching.[2]
Chappelle said that he felt some of his sketches were "socially irresponsible."[30][37] He singled out the "pixie sketch" in which pixies appear to people and encourage them to reinforce stereotypes of their races. In the sketch, Chappelle is wearing blackface and is dressed as a character in a minstrel show.[38] According to Chappelle, during the filming of the sketch, a white crew member was laughing in a way that made him feel uncomfortable and made him think.[30][37] Chappelle said, "It was the first time I felt that someone was not laughing with me but laughing at me."[30]
During these interviews, Chappelle did not rule out returning to Chappelle's Show to "finish what we started," but promised that he would not return without changes to the production, such as a better working environment. He desired to donate half of the DVD sales to charity.[30] Chappelle expressed disdain at the possibility of his material from the unfinished third season being aired, saying that to do so would be "a bully move," and that he would not return to the show if Comedy Central were to air the unfinished material.[37] On July 9, 2006, Comedy Central aired the first episode of Chappelle's Show: The Lost Episodes. An uncensored DVD release of the episodes was made available on July 25.
The show still plays in syndication on several television networks, despite the relatively small number of episodes compared to most American syndicated television programs.[39]
In April 2007, Chappelle set a stand-up endurance record at the Laugh Factory Sunset Strip comedy club, beating comedian Dane Cook's record of three hours and 50 minutes. In December of the same year, Chappelle broke his own record with a time of six hours and 12 minutes. Cook reclaimed the record in January 2008, with a time of 7 hours.[40] On November 19, 2009 Chappelle performed at the Laugh Factory again, where it was speculated that he would attempt to take back the record. However, he was disqualified according to the club owner after he left the stage five hours into his routine.[41]
Chappelle again appeared on Inside the Actors Studio and, in celebration of the show's 200th episode, he humorously interviewed the show's usual host, James Lipton. The episode aired on November 11, 2008. He appeared again on Inside the Actors Studio in 2013, for its 250th episode.
He continues to make impromptu and unannounced appearances at comedy venues across the country, including performing a two-hour set at Chappelle's Show co-creator Neal Brennan's weekly show at M.I.'s Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica in July 2013.[citation needed]
In August 2013, Chappelle returned to stand-up[42] when he embarked on the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity festival. Sponsored by Funny or Die, Chappelle co-headlined with comedy act Flight of the Conchords.[43] At the Hartford show, Chappelle walked off the stage due to heckling from the crowd that lasted throughout his entire performance. The heckling was so raucous that it drowned out Chappelle's voice over the PA system and included chants of "White Power", a line used in a Chappelle's Show episode that was viewed as wildly inappropriate and out-of-context by other audience members who later wrote about the event.[44][45] A few days later, to follow up on the Hartford incident, Chappelle stopped in Chicago for a performance where comedy website DaLaughingBarrel.com acquired and released audio of him being heard on stage responding to the heckling in Hartford. Never one to be out-done, Chappelle counter-attacked: noting how much he preferred the Chicago audience to Hartford, that "young, white, alcoholic[s]" should be blamed for the prior incident, that he hoped North Korea would bomb Hartford, that in the future he would not stop in Hartford for gas and finally summarizing his feelings on the situation by saying "Fuck Hartford!"[46] However, one year later Chappelle returned to Hartford for a surprise appearance the 2014 Oddball Festival and received multiple standing ovations during his set.
In popular culture[edit]
In 2009, his show was the subject of a book of critical essays, The Comedy of Dave Chappelle, edited by University of Maryland doctoral student K.A. Wisniewski.[39] His work, as well as that of Margaret Cho, was also the subject of a book by a Canadian dramaturg Elizabeth Ludwig, American Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy, that was published at the end of 2010.[47] A monograph published by the University of Gothenburg titled Representations of ethnicity in stand-up comedy: A study of the comedy of Dave Chappelle examined the racial significance of language used in Chappelle's routines.[48]
In April 2013, Charlie Sheen appeared on Conan O'Brien's talk show; Sheen told him that in 2011, he had laughed so hard while watching a Chappelle's Show episode that he experienced a ruptured hernia, and was rushed to the hospital. Adding insult to injury, Sheen noted that the producers of his own show, Two and a Half Men, assumed Sheen's hospitalization was a drug overdose and fired him.[49] Sheen's departure from the television show was highly publicized and controversial, leading to protracted litigation.
In August 2013, Chappelle's impersonation of Prince from Chappelle's Show was selected by the singer as the cover art for his new single "Breakfast Can Wait".[50]
Personal life[edit]
Chappelle lives with his wife Elaine,[1] sons Sulayman and Ibrahim,[38][51] and daughter Sonal, on a 65-acre (260,000 m2) farm[2][13] just outside Yellow Springs, Ohio.[36] He also owns several houses in Xenia, Ohio. Regarding his home in Yellow Springs, Chappelle said at a blues and jazz festival in the town in mid-September 2006, "Turns out you don't need $50 million to live around these parts, just a nice smile and a kind way about you. You guys are the best neighbors ever. That's why I came back and that's why I'm staying."[52]
Chappelle converted to Islam in 1998. He told Time in May 2005, "I don't normally talk about my religion publicly because I don't want people to associate me and my flaws with this beautiful thing. And I believe it is beautiful if you learn it the right way."[28] He does not drink alcohol.[53]
Chappelle has been involved in a number of charitable events. In 2004, he donated his time to Seeds of Peace International Camp, a basketball camp that brings together American, Israeli, Palestinian, and Iraqi children as well as children from a variety of other Middle Eastern countries.[54]
Year | Film[24] | Role[24] |
1993 | Robin Hood: Men in Tights | Ahchoo |
1993 | Undercover Blues | Ozzie |
1994 | Getting In | Ron |
1996 | The Nutty Professor | Reggie Warrington |
1997 | Con Air | Pinball |
1998 | Half Baked | Thurgood Jenkins / Sir Smoke-a-Lot |
1998 | Woo | Schemer |
1998 | You've Got Mail | Kevin Jackson |
1999 | 200 Cigarettes | Disco Cabbie |
1999 | Blue Streak | Tulley |
2000 | Screwed | Rusty P. Hayes |
2002 | Undercover Brother | Conspiracy Brother |
2006 | Dave Chappelle's Block Party | Himself |
Year | Film[24] | Role[24] |
1994 | Six Comics in Search of a Generation | Himself |
1994 | Why Bother Voting? | |
1994 | Comic Relief VI | Himself (stand-up special) |
1995 | Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade | |
1995 | 1995 Young Comedians Show Hosted by Garry Shandling | Himself (stand-up special) |
1995 | Home Improvement | Dave |
1996 | Buddies | Dave Carlisle |
1997 | Comics Come Home 2 | Himself (stand-up special) |
1998 | Comic Relief VIII | Himself (stand-up special) |
1998 | Canned Ham: Half-Bakedl | |
1998 | HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Dave Chappelle | Himself (stand-up special) |
1998 | Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhyming' Special | |
1998 | Larry Sanders Show | |
2000 | Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist | |
2000 | Norman Jewison on Comedy in the 20th Century: Funny Is Money | |
2001 | Later | |
2002 | Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry | |
2002 | Crank Yankers | |
2002 | Heroes of Black Comedy | |
2003 | Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny | Himself |
2003 | 2003 Essence Awards | Himself |
2003 | Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic | Himself |
2003–2006 | Chappelle's Show | Himself and others |
2004 | 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time | Himself (stand-up special) |
2004 | Comedy Central's Bar Mitzvah Bash! | Himself |
2004 | 2004 MTV Video Music Awards | Himself |
2004 | Commies | |
2004 | VH1 Big in '03 | Himself |
2004 | Spike TV Presents GQ Men of the Year Awards | Himself |
2004 | Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, ----!! | Himself (stand-up special) |
2004 | Ride with Funkmaster Flex | Himself |
2005 | Inside the Actor's Studio[2] | Himself |
2005 | Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth | Himself |
2006 | Comedy Central's Last Laugh '05 | |
2006 | Iconoclasts: Dave Chappelle + Maya Angelou | Himself |
2006 | Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry | |
2006 | 2006 Grammy Awards | Presenter[1] |
2008 | Russell Simmons Presents Def Comedy Jam | |
2008 | Inside the Actor's Studio | Himself |
2013 | Inside the Actor's Studio | Himself |
2014 | Late Show with David Letterman | Himself |
2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Himself |
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Powell, Kevin (2006-04-30). "Heaven Hell Dave Chappelle". Esquire. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Dave Chappelle". Inside the Actors Studio. Season 12. Episode 10. 2006-02-12. Bravo.
- ^ "Chris Rock on Fire".
- ^ "Obituaries: Henry T. Chappelle". Yellow Springs News. March 1991.
- ^ "Chappelle's Show: 10 Best Musical Sketches". Billboard.
- ^ "AaIAnnoying.com - Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups". Retrieved 19 Sep 2009.
- ^ "Show Recap Dave Chappelle and Flight of the Conchords". Sonicawareness.net.
- ^ a b Itzkoff, Dave (November 27, 2005). "Dave Chappelle Is Alive and Well (and Playing Las Vegas)". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ Staff report (August 23, 2007). COMEDY: Watching Dave make his stand. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ^ Wiser, Paige (December 17, 2006). Might-have-beens who (thankfully) weren't: The wacky world of Hollywood's strangest casting calls. Chicago Sun-Times
- ^ Gore, Chris (January 26, 1998). Park City Madness: Sundance, Slamdance, and Slamdunk 1998. Film Threat
- ^ Berry, Torriano; Berry, Venise (2007). Historical Dictionary of African American Cinema. Scarecrow Press. p. 63. ISBN 9780810855458.
- ^ a b c Leung, Rebecca (December 29, 2004). "Chappelle: 'An Act Of Freedom'". 60 Minutes II, CBS News. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
- ^ Kleid, Beth (1995-04-16). "Boys Will Be 'Buddies': ABC Sitcom Explores the Relationship and the Differences Between Best Friends". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ^ Hontz, Jenny (1998-07-08). "TV's race card". Variety. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ^ "The Nutty Professor (1996)". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ "Con Air (1997)". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ HBO Comedy Half-Hour at IMDB; Accessed February 17, 2013
- ^ [1] IFC AMC Networks. Retrieved 2014-01-07
- ^ Pastorek, Whitney; Labrecque, Jeff (April 20, 2013). "Stoner Flicks: 20 'High-Rated' Faves". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ "Top 10 Marijuana Movies: From "Up In Smoke" to "Half Baked" Hollywood Loves Pot Flicks". Marijuana.com.
- ^ "You've Got Mail". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ "Blue Streak (1999)". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ a b c d e f <--!Staff writer, not named-->. "Dave Chappelle: Filmography". New York Times.
- ^ Rashbaum, Alyssa (June 10, 2004). "Dave Chappelle Is Rick James, Bitch!". MTV News. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ Fleming, Michael (December 13, 2006). "Turner to script singer James's biopic". Variety. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ Carnes, Jim (June 18, 2004). "Dave Chappelle lets rude crowd have it, sticks up for Cosby's comment". Sacramento Bee.
- ^ a b c Robinson, Simon (May 15, 2005). "On the Beach With Dave Chappelle". Time. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
- ^ Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah (October 2010). "If He Hollers Let Him Go". The Believer 11 (8). Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Chappelle's Story: Dave's Moral Dilemma". The Oprah Winfrey Show.
- ^ Wilbert L. Cooper (March 3, 2014). "Power - The Evolution of Black Masculinity Through Fashion". Vice Magazine. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean interview by Pete Lewis". Blues & Soul. 2008-12. Retrieved 2014-01-08
- ^ "Dave Chappelle's Block Party". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ Susman, Gary (May 26, 2005). "The Buckeye Stops Here". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
- ^ Susman, Gary (June 3, 2005). "True Hollywood Story". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
- ^ a b Kaufman, Gil (September 12, 2005). "Dave Chappelle Is Back Onstage". MTV News. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
- ^ a b c "Transcript: Interview With Dave Chappelle, July 7, 2006". Anderson Cooper 360 CNN.
- ^ a b Gordon, Devin (May 16, 2005). "Fears of a Clown". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 2007-02-05. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
- ^ a b K.A. Wisniewski (2 July 2009). The Comedy of Dave Chappelle: Critical Essays. McFarland. pp. 11,99,140. ISBN 978-0-7864-5427-3.
- ^ "Dane Cook Breaks Dave Chappelle's Laugh Factory Endurance Record". Fox News/Associated Press. January 4, 2008.
- ^ "Dave Chappelle Fails To Set Comedy Endurance Record When Nature Calls" The Huffington Post; October 20, 2009
- ^ "Dave Chappelle's comeback: Funny man". The Economist. Aug 29, 2013.
- ^ Zinoman, Jason (August 15, 2013). "Dave Chappelle Returns to Stand Up With Stories to Tell". New York Times.
- ^ Oldenburg, Ann (August 30, 2013). "Dave Chappelle walks off stage in Connecticut". USA Today.
- ^ Mike Dunn (August 30, 2013). "It Wasn't a 'Meltdown': Here's What Really Happened at Dave Chappelle's Show in Hartford". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ^ "Gossip: Dave Chappelle blames 'young, white alcoholic' hecklers for Hartford, Conn. debacle, says he hopes North Korea drops bomb on city". New York: NY Daily News.
- ^ Elizabeth Janet Ludwig (2007). American Stand-up and Sketch Comedy: Between Race and Gender. The Works of Dave Chappelle and Margaret Cho. University of Alberta (Canada). ISBN 978-0-494-29890-9.
- ^ Falk, Oskar. Representations of ethnicity in stand-up comedy: A study of the comedy of Dave Chappelle (PDF) (Thesis). Göteborgs universitet. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
Abstract: This study has two main aims: (1) to look at, and analyze, how language is used in stand-up comedy in order to portray characters of different ethnicity, and (2) to look at how these characters are portrayed and what images of these ethnic groups are conveyed to the audience. The main results are that the linguistic features typically associated with the ethnic group in question are strengthened and exaggerated in order for the viewers to determine the characters' ethnic origin more easily, and that the characters are often displayed as racial stereotypes. In this particular essay two stand-up shows by comedian Dave Chappelle are examined.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen Blames Dave Chappelle, Testosterone Cream For 2010 Meltdown On 'Conan'". Huffington Post. April 12, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ^ "Dave Chappelle and Prince, together at last! (Sort of)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ Klein, Joshua (March 7, 2001). "The sixth man". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ "Chappelle plans to stay in Ohio town". The Associated Press/USA Today. September 11, 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2544440/U-S-comedian-Dave-Chappelle-heads-Australia-tour-outside-North-America.html
- ^ "Dave Chappelle to Emcee NBA Basketball Clinic". Otisfield, Maine: Seeds of Peace. July 21, 2004.
External links[edit]
Media from Commons | |
Quotations from Wikiquote | |
Database entry Q40321 on Wikidata |
- Dave Chappelle at the Internet Movie Database
- Dave Chappelle on Twitter
- Anderson Cooper 360 interview, 2006
- NPR interview, 2004
- 1973 births
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- African-American male actors
- African-American male comedians
- African-American Muslims
- African-American stand-up comedians
- American cannabis activists
- American comedy writers
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American Muslims
- American people of Ivorian descent
- Converts to Islam
- Living people
- Male actors from Maryland
- Male actors from Ohio
- Male actors from Washington, D.C.
- Muslim comedians
- People from Silver Spring, Maryland
- People from Xenia, Ohio
- People from Yellow Springs, Ohio


text:
Library: Online Search
CECR assembled the online library as a searchable database to provide easy access to publications related to educator compensation reform.
All publications are evaluated using standardized criteria, and most articles and reports were published within the past 20 years.
Need to quickly find evidence-base for a specific topic? See our Research Syntheses page.
Search instructions are available to assist in using the library search tool.


text:
Get LISNews via email! Enter Your Email Address:
"Fishing where the fish are", the Library of Congress will soon be uploading its audio archives to iTunes, and posting videos on YouTube.
The library already offers the materials at its own Web site and through interactive exhibitions on its new, personalized Web site, but the expansion to YouTube and Apple's iTunes is part of the library's efforts to make its 15.3 million digital items more accessible, said Matt Raymond, the library's director of communications.


text:
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- Becky, the "Queen of Carpets," continues to be a royal pain for customers waiting for refunds and products weeks after the company closed.
Bank of America recently filed suit against Becky's Carpet and Tile, alleging the company owes more than $4.5 million in defaulted loans, interest and late fees.
Teresa Farrow said she made a thousand dollar down-payment on carpet at a Becky's store in South County on June 5.
"The last time they called us they said they'd try to get our money back, but we haven't heard from them since," Farrow said.
Becky's attorney Steve Goldstein told News 4 the company hired a liquidator to collect its assets and attempt to settle defaulted loans.
"We hope to be in a position to make refunds to customers within days and weeks from now," Goldstein said.
The timeline Goldstein offered may change, however, pending the bank's lawsuit.
Farrow said she was once hopeful for a refund, but said she now feels more defeated.
"We just threw $1,000 away," she said. "My hard-earned money. We have to pay it back."


text:
Caught on camera: Great white shark
POSTED: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 1:26pm
UPDATED: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 2:31pm
NBC NATIONAL NEWS — It wasn't a clip from "Jaws" or a scene from any movie when fishermen spotted a great white shark just off of the North Carolina coast.
Matt Garrett, who is visiting from Boston, and some of his friends were on a routine fishing trip, just 25 miles from the coast of Wrightsville Beach.
He says the fish stopped biting, and then, they saw the fins of a great white shark.
The men captured the sighting on camera.
One of the fishermen says the great white circled the boat for 20 minutes and even bumped into it.
"I was thinking it was two dolphins or something," said Garrett. "Two dolphins far apart...those two dolphins turn out to be one giant shark."
Garrett captured the video with his iPhone 4S he bought two weeks ago.
The phone takes HD quality video, and he says the purchase paid off.
Paul Barrington of the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher confirmed that it was indeed a great white Garrett came across.
He says it's rare to see them off of North Carolina's coast, but sightings do happen.
Still, they're hardly ever caught on tape.
Garrett and his friends did the right thing.
They didn't harass it, and took advantage of the situation with some great video.
That's something they will never forget.
Barrington says the shark was likely curious about the boat and the fishing activity, and Garrett says that curiosity even went a step further.
"He was going straight for us," he said. "Like, T-bone. He nudged us with his nose and turned around and slapped the boat with his tail."
Now, Garrett has a fish tale he won't soon forget.


text:
Office of Compliance
The Compliance office is here to ensure that ethical standards are maintained in research and to promote the right for all to an education, to work and advance in employment on the basis of merit, ability, and potential without fear of discrimination. This office also creates, maintains and updates rule and procedures for the university, handles all public information requests and ADA accommodation request.
Contact Us:
Karen B. Royal
Director of Compliance
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Phone: (361) 593-4758
Fax: (361) 593-3955
Physical Location:
Lewis Hall, Room 130
855 North University Blvd.
Mailing Address:
700 University Boulevard MSC 221
Kingsville, Texas 78363
Equal Opportunity Statement
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability. Texas A&M University-Kingsville employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
This page was last updated on: October 31, 2013


text:
Teacher Education & Professional Learning
Welcome to the School of Teacher Education and Professional Learning.
We are committed to providing high quality teacher education across Merseyside, working in collaborative partnerships with schools and other education settings to prepare an education workforce best equipped to benefit learners in the region's schools.
Partnership with LJMU enables schools in addressing their own priroites for improvement by providing the opportunity to engage with a range of services which we offer in staff development that impacts on learning and leadership.
Initial Teacher Education
We have a track record for the provision high quality ITT programmes at postgraduate and undergraduate level through our ITT Partnership. Our enthusiastic engagement with the School Direct initiative has enabled us to expand this work into the full range of secondary subjects, primary specialisms and the School Direct salaried route.
Professional Development for teachers
We offer a range of Professional Development programmes for teachers many at Masters level. Increasingly we are able to design and deliver bespoke programmes on school premises. Such programmes provide schools with the opportunity to influence content and outcomes according to their needs.
Developing the Education Workforce
A number of our programmes provide a route into teaching for those working in support roles in schools. We are currently developing new approaches in this area to be announced during the year.
Our Commitment
We will work with partners with commitment to:
- providing high quality support tailored to the needs of partners that impacts on pupil achievement,
- a fully collaborative ITT partnership with an clear role for schools in recruitment, curriculum design, delivery, management and assessment,
- developing the role of LJMU to support school improvement through professional development of teachers and leaders,
- using the expertise of LJMU to support action research as a vehicle for improving impact on learning.
Our approach to partnership is characterised by flexibility, collaboration, and inclusivity. We want partners to have a real impact in shaping the development of initial teacher training and professional learning in their schools to ensure that the outcomes are tailored to meet their needs as well as those of future entrants to the profession.
For further advice on Teacher Training visit the Department for Education website


text:
Welcome to the South Carolina Bar's E-Blast!
February 15, 2011 E-Blast highlights upcoming activities, legal information and links to the Bar's website at www.scbar.org. The South Carolina Bar is dedicated to advancing justice, professionalism and understanding of the law. CLE compliance reporting deadline March 1 All active attorneys licensed before March 1, 2010, must file their 2010-2011 compliance reports with the Supreme Court Commission on CLE and Specialization on or before Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Reports postmarked after March 1 must include the late filing fee. Questions should be directed to the Commission at (803) 799-5578 or email@example.com. Bar members invited to Foundation Gala 2011 Please plan to attend the S.C. Bar Foundation's annual gala on Thursday, March 3, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The evening includes a reception, seated dinner, presentation of this year's Nifty Fifty by Justice Kaye Hearn, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $100 per person. Your Bar Foundation is the only statewide entity that funds the advancement of justice by improving access, education and accountability. Gala 2011 is just one effort to augment the Foundation's mission. To reserve your seat, please call (803) 765-0517 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. PMAP -- Your guide to... Solos and small firm lawyers. More than half of the attorneys in private practice in South Carolina practice in small firms. If you are interested in networking with other lawyers in small firms, it is not too late to join the Solo & Small Firm Section for 2011. Membership has its privileges: section members get first dibs on available books from the Bar Book Exchange; special discounts on select CLE; a members-only listserv; and more. The cost is only $20 for the year. If you are interested in joining, contact section liaison Courtney Kennaday at firstname.lastname@example.com or (803) 799-6653, ext. 183. Court orders posted The Court has posted two orders to its website: Disposition of Civil Magistrate Court Cases and Disposition of Criminal Summary Court Cases. Court reporter announcement The Richland County Master-in-Equity announces that it has a full-time court reporter. Advance Sheet update February 15, 2011 Maurice and Marquise Stinney were expelled from Sumter High School for fighting. The boys' parents appealed to the Board of Trustees (Board), who affirmed the expulsion. The Stinneys then filed suit in circuit court claiming a due process violation. The circuit court granted the Board's motion for summary judgment because the Stinneys did not exhaust their administrative remedies, and the Court of Appeals reversed. The S.C. Supreme Court held it was a legal error to apply the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies in this case because the Stinneys were not appealing the expulsion but rather the new lawsuit regarding due process. Since the Court may affirm for any reason appearing in the record, the Court affirmed the circuit court's grant of summary judgment for the Board because the Stinneys were provided due process. Stinney v. Sumter School District, No. 26928, is available online. The Court affirmed the circuit court's holding that the Appellant was not entitled to interest under S.C. Code Section 34-31-20 because the Appellant had not met the requirements of Section 29-6-50 and Section 34-31-20(A) only applied in the absence of a contractually agreed upon interest provision. EllisDon Construction v. Clemson University, No. 26929, is available online. Justice Pleicones concurred in a separate opinion. Firm announcements Kristina L. Baker announces the relocation of KL Baker Law Firm, LLC to 1313 Elmwood Ave., Ste. A, Columbia 29201. (803) 234-0754. Duffy & Young, LLC announces that J. Rutledge Young Jr. has joined the firm as Special Counsel located at 96 Broad St., Charleston 29401. (843) 720-2044. Riesen Law Firm, LLP announces that Trip Riesen has joined the firm located at 3660 West Montague Ave., N. Charleston 29418. (843) 760-2450. Patrick R. Watts announces the opening of his new office located at 140 N. Main St., Ste. 203, Summerville 29483. (843) 851-7050. In memoriam Hon. Louis E. Condon, 83, of Mount Pleasant died on February 13. An article honoring his life can be viewed at The Post and Courier's website. Oscar Eugene Savedge, 88, of Mount Pleasant died on February 12. An article honoring his life can be viewed at The Post and Courier's website. Robert Ray Odom Jr., 89, of Spartanburg died on January 28. To view his obituary, visit The Spartanburg Herald-Journal website. Calendar February 17 YLD Long Range Planning Committee Meeting, Bar Building February 18 ADR Commission Meeting, Mike Kelly Law Group, Columbia Criminal Law Section Council Meeting, Bar Building Ethics Advisory Committee Meeting, Bar Building Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Section Council Meeting, Conference Call
Administrative and Regulatory Law Section Council Meeting, Bar Building
Family Law Section Council Meeting, Bar Building
ADR Section Council Meeting, Bar Building
Professional Responsibility Committee Meeting, Building
Board of Governors Meeting, Greenville
High School Mock Trial Regional Competitions, Charleston, Columbia, Conway and Greenville


text:
LITTLE ROCK – With 30 Arkansas High School swim teams participating in the Arkansas State High School Swim/Dive Championships at UALR on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25, the Bryant Hornet Girls swim team finished the meet No. 3 in the state.
"This is the best finish in the State Meet for a Lady Hornet Swim Team," said Coach Angel Dale. "I am extremely proud of the third-place finish for the girls' team. The girls brought home a medal in every event they swam except for the 400 relay." said Dale.
HASKELL – The Harmony Grove Cardinal baseball team started their season at 1-0 with a 9-4 victory over Magnet Cove on Monday. On Wednesday, the Cardinals welcomed 6A foe Fair into their ballpark for game two of the season. A no-hitter and 26 runs later and the Cardinals had themselves a 26-0 win and a 2-0 season record.
Cardinals starting pitcher Arron Arzt struck out four in the top of the fourth, allowing one runner to reach base on a passed ball and error on the catcher.
BENTON – The Benton Panthers baseball team opened the season in fine fashion with two pitchers combining to throw a no-hitter in the Panthers 1-0 victory over the Central Arkansas Mustangs on Tuesday in the Benton Invitational. Senior left-hander Garrison Roy and junior lefty Coulton Lee combined for the no-hitter for Benton.
BRYANT - Benton and Bryant matched up for the softball version of the Salt Bowl as both softball teams battled for bragging rights on Tuesday night at Bishop Park.
With rain threatening game play, both teams came out hot on defense. Bryant starting pitcher Peyton Jenkins shut down the Lady Panthers bats in the top of the first with a three-and-out performance including two strikeouts looking.
EL DORADO – The Benton Lady Panthers escaped with a 54-49 overtime victory over the Jonesboro Lady Hurricane on Tuesday in the first round of the 6A State Playoffs in El Dorado. The South No. 1 seed Lady Panthers(22-7) were down two points with 4.5 seconds left in regulation against the No. 8 seed Lady Hurricane.
"They're not your normal No. 8 seed," Benton Coach Jerry Chumley said. "They're pretty dad gum athletic and pretty good. We had a 10-point lead in the second half and instead of building on it, we let them get back into it."
It was a tale of two halves as the Bryant Lady Hornets lost 45-36 to the Little Rock Central Lady Tigers in the regular season finale for both teams in 7A Central action on Friday in the Central Fieldhouse. The Lady Hornets will be the No. 4 seed out of the Central and will play No. 5 seed Bentonville out of the West in the state tournament.
Up by five points at the half, the Bryant Hornets shot 22 percent in the second half and fell 43-41 to the Little Rock Central Tigers in the last regular-season game of the year at Central Fieldhouse on Friday. Since North Little Rock defeated Van Buren, the Hornets will have the No. 3 seed going into the 7A State Tournament in Cabot next week.
After two free throws by Central's Kerry Young and long 3-pointer from Kyle Nelson, the Tigers took a 39-33 lead with 6:57 left in the game.
When the word "team" makes its way into the brain, what is the first definition that comes to mind?
Is it a group of athletes? What about a band of brothers or sisters? What if someone told you there was a group of seniors on the Harmony Grove senior girls basketball team that had more than most teams could ever hope for?
Of course, everyone wants to win it all in their last year. That is a given. But not winning it all and knowing that a team has given it its all in every game of the final season speaks louder than a title or any hardware could ever scream.
Bryant Hornets senior and cross country runner Stacy Emmerling signed a letter of intent to run for the Henderson State Lady Reddies (Arkadelphia) on Thursday in Bryant Gym. Emmerling joins teammate Ashlyn Lessenberry, who signed with the Lady Reddies earlier this month.
"I visited there and they just seemed like a big happy family," Emmerling said of Henderson State. "[The Lady Reddies] all connected with me and talked to me. They introduced me to all of their friends and made it comfortable for me."
DUMAS – The Bauxite Miners knew Wednesday's task of facing the No. 1 seed Pine Bluff Dollarway wasn't going to be easy. What they didn't know was how unlikely the first quarter of their 61-35 season-ending loss would be.
"I would like to take back the first quarter," said head coach Mark Smith. "Our deal is we don't have the ability to offensive rebound."
Smith said his team's lack of size also prevents the Miners (14-15) from keeping their opponents from offensive rebounding and it's been a problem all season.


text:
Archie Should Not Have an Earring
- Posted by Johanna on January 24, 2013 at 4:42 pm
- Category: Archie Comics
Heidi MacDonald has lots and lots of pictures of products from the upcoming MAC Cosmetics "Archie's Girls" line (although no information on date you can buy the, which I'd like to know) along with this promo picture of models vaguely playing Betty, Archie, and Veronica.
I know I said before that Archie shouldn't be using overly retro imagery to promote this effort, but this goes too fair for me. Archie shouldn't have an earring, let alone six and an eyebrow piercing. The girls are much too shiny, too, in my opinion. I do like his freckles, though — they look much better than Betty's.
4 Responses to "Archie Should Not Have an Earring"
- Chris G Says:
January 24, 2013 at 4:50 PMGood grief. They look like the cast of one of those XXX parodies.
- Jen Vaughn Says:
January 24, 2013 at 6:03 PMI absolutely believe they could have used Leigh Walton from Top Shelf and done just fine. This Archie looks like a beard for two ladies into each other. Katy Perry dress-up time.
MAC should have offered some makeup in the shape of burgers and milkshakes instead of just hearts. Booooring.
- Jer Says:
January 25, 2013 at 7:39 AMI don't have a problem with the piercings, but why do "Betty" and "Veronica" look like mannequins? You say "too shiny", I say "made out of plastic". It's like Betty and Veronica have been secretly replaced by Autons out to invade Riverdale. (Which, come to think of it, would probably make for a good crossover…)
This Archie looks like a beard for two ladies into each other. Katy Perry dress-up time.
I think that might be because of the gazes. If he were looking at either one of them instead of at the camera, it would probably be different.
- Sin Says:
January 28, 2013 at 2:14 PMCreepy is the word.
And that Betty looks like a plastic mannequin.


text: Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G averages 30 Mbps on real Verizon LTE network test Michael Kwan / Monday, August 1, 2011, 4:02 pm / No CommentsYou want fast? You want a wireless connection that just might put your home connection to shame? It looks like the Verizon 4G LTE network is living up to its promises by way of the recently added Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G. How fast is fast? How about a mind-blowing 44.44Mbps down in a real world […]more → Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged with: 4g lte, galaxy tab, galaxy tab 10.1, lte, samsung, speed test, verizon lte


text:
HUF Southern – Grey – Burgundy by Aaron Hope 0 Comments
May 11, 2013 BY Aaron Hope / 0
Judging by the amount of people you see wearing their logo caps and Plantlife socks, HUF made a good decision by redirecting its efforts from brick and mortar stores to distributing through other retailers. Keith Hufnagel's namesake label was a San Francisco mainstay for the better part of a decade, and in their latest drop, we see a new style in tribute to the original location. The HUF Sutter debuts its derby lines with a couple hula print colors and one in the ever popular aforementioned leaf pattern. Familiar choices like the Choice, Pepper, Southern and more all get new colorways, so check them out below, then find yours at retailers including the e-store for HUF.
Filed under: Just Released Skate
Tags: Huf Choice Huf Hufnagel Pro HUF Joey Pepper HUF Southern
HUF Southern – Grey – Burgundy by Aaron Hope 0 Comments
HUF Fall 2013 Footwear by Brendan Dunne 0 Comments
HUF Footwear – Fall 2013 Releases by Aaron Hope 0 Comments
HUF Choice – Teal – Brick by Aaron Hope 0 Comments
Diamond Supply Co. x HUF Collection by John Kim 3 Comments


text:
Welcome to VAKSYour list to finding Vans and Kitchens offering food, drink and contact in Brisbane, the Great South East & Northern QLD.
VAKS is a voluntary network of community organisations and groups who offer sustenance via Vans and Kitchens. VAKS in itself, does not have its own van or kitchen. The VAKS website has been set up to support Vans and Kitchens that are already operating, each of which are autonomous and independent organisations. Most kitchen services and street vans are operated by volunteers and source the food and beverages through their own support facilities. They provide this either by a nominal charge or for free. HOW TO VOLUNTEER: If you would like to volunteer with any of these organisations, please feel free to contact any of the particular organisation on the VAKS website directly to find out their needs. I'm sure they would love to hear from you. 1. Choose an organisation from the VAKS provider list VAKS seeks to ensure that the information published on its website is up to date and accurate, however this information may change without notice. PROVIDER LOCATION MAP: To find specific VAKS provider locations on the map below, please use the zoom function and directional arrows. Clicking on a pin will show the specific details of the provider. |
Privacy Policy


text:
LSU Student Life & Enrollment focuses on creating an environment that fosters student success. Our mission is:
to recruit, admit, engage, retain, and graduate
a diverse student population for success at LSU and beyond.
We enhance learning by fostering critical thinking and ethical responsibility
to create a university experience that transforms lives.
We support each student both inside and outside the classroom in becoming engaged on campus academically and personally. Our programs, services, and quality-of-life facilities are designed to maximize your potential and help you succeed. Whether through campus involvement, academic support, service, and accountability opportunities, our collaborative teams help you connect with peers, faculty, staff, and alumni for a more meaningful LSU experience.
Find out more about each of our departments and the success-oriented programs, services, resources we offer. We only succeed when you do. Geaux Tigers.


text:
Giles Estcourt
Sir Giles Estcourt, 1st Baronet (c. 1601 – 1668) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1628 to 1629. He fought for the Royalist cause in the English Civil War. Escourt was the son of Sir Edward Estcourt of Salisbury. He matriculated at Wadham College, Oxford on 8 May 1618 aged 17 and entered Lincoln's Inn in 1618. He was knighted on 6 December 1622 and created Baronet on 17 March 1627. In 1626 he was of Newnton when he became High Sheriff of Wiltshire. In 1628, Estcourt was elected Member of Parliament for Cirencester and sat until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years. He fought for the King in the civil war and was taken prisoner after the fall of Bath. He was assessed for a fine of £1000 but neither compounded nor paid the fine. Estcourt married Anne Nordaunt daughter of Sir Robert Mordaunt, 2nd Baronet of Massingham Parva, Norfolk. He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his son Giles who was killed in duel in Italy. Estcourt's son William then succeeded but when he was killed in a pub brawl the baronetcy became extinct.
Personal details
Date of birth |
1601 |
Date of death |
1668 at age of 67 |
Check Giles Estcourt on wikipedia.


text:
quote:Facts are facts.... Remington isn't alone in this matter...
quote:Feane and Ilion Mayor John Stephens doubt there could be a "Plan B" to replace Remington Arms-and $50 million in annual economic impact to Herkimer County.
quote:Reading that article, it explains that the small community relies on the factory for jobs.
quote:Are you going to compose a coherent thought or are we padding your post count? Poli Board?
quote:Meanwhile, a rally for Remington is planned for Feb. 28 in Albany.
quote:I looked into them awhile back, they are way upside down on there books. Its going to be a big risk for whoever picks them up.


text:
Australopithecus Sediba Child's Fossil
Photograph courtesy Brett Eloff and Lee Berger
Remarkably well preserved for a two-million-year-old fossil, this child's skull belongs to Australopithecus sediba, a previously unknown species of ape-like creature that may have been a direct ancestor of modern humans, according to a new study in Science.
(Full story: "'Key' Human Ancestor Found: Fossils Link Apes, First Humans?")
Scientists think this particular Australopithecus sediba fossil is from a male between 8 and 13 years old. The child's fossils were found in the remnants of a subterranean South African cave system alongside the fossil remains of an adult female in her 30s.
"It's the opinion of my colleagues and I that [A. sediba] may very well be the Rosetta stone that unlocks our understanding of the genus Homo," the biological group that includes humans, study leader Lee Berger, of the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, said in a statement, referring to the artifact that helped decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
A. sediba could help anthropologists understand, to a greater degree than any human-ancestor species discovered so far, the transition from late australopithecines—the apelike group of species that came before the first Homo species—to the first direct ancestors of humans, Berger added.(Also see "Oldest Skeleton of Human Ancestor Found.")
—Ker Than
Published April 8, 2010
Australopithecus Sediba's World
Photograph courtesy Paul Dirk
A. sediba lived in a patchwork of grasslands and woods in what's now South Africa. The generally flat landscape was broken up by small hills and cliffs, some of which contained caves like the one pictured above, which is close to the fossil-discovery site.
The remains of other animals that lived at the same time as A. sediba were also found in the deathtrap, including saber-toothed cats, hyenas, antelope, and rabbits.
Scientists speculate that a harsh drought may have driven a desperately thirsty A. sediba adult female and young male to enter the caves in an attempt to find an underground source of water.
Study co-author Paul Dirks of James Cook University in Australia speculates that the animals had also been drawn to the cave during a drought by the smell of underground water.
"Perhaps ... they found themselves in an awkward situation and ultimately fell down and died," the geologist said at a press conference Wednesday.Published April 8, 2010
Species From WhichA. Sediba Sprang?
Photograph by Shaen Adey, Gallo Images, Corbis
Study author Berger thinks A. sediba may be a direct descendant of Australopithecus africanus—a skull of which is pictured above—and may also be the immediate ancestor of early Homo species. He points to the mosaic of australopithecine and human features of the A. sediba skull as evidence.
For example, like A. africanus, A. sediba had a relatively small brain compared to modern humans. But the shape of its brain—which can be determined by the shape of the skull's interior—is very much like that of early Homo, Berger said.
Not everyone agrees A. sediba deserves to occupy such a critical position in the human family tree."I don't think there's a lot of compelling evidence to suggests that [A. sediba] lies between Australopithecus and Homo," said anthropologist Bernard Wood of George Washington University. "It doesn't fit what our preconceptions would be about the ancestor of Homo."
For example, A. sediba's arms are too long, and the new species isn't as well adapted for bipedalism as some scientists expect the ancestor to the first Homo to be, said Wood, who was not involved in the study.Published April 8, 2010
Human-Like Face for A. Sediba?
Photograph courtesy Brett Eloff and Lee Berger
A frontal view of the A. sediba child skull suggests the new human-ancestor species had some surprisingly human-like features. It's face, for example, is flatter than other known australopithecines. Also, A. sediba had small teeth and a surprisingly human-like, as opposed to chimpanzee-like, nose.
Study co-author Berger said a facial reconstruction of A. sediba is in the works."What you'll see, I suspect, is something surprisingly more modern than we would expect in ... other things that have been called Australopithecus," which translates to "southern ape."
Published April 8, 2010
Human Species Sprang From A. Sediba?
Photograph by Marion Kaplan, Alamy
These skull fragments belong to Homo habilis, a species that many scientists think is one of the first member of the genus Homo—the human species group. Known only as Skull 1470, it was discovered in 1972 in Kenya and is thought to be about two million years old.
Berger thinks the newfound fossil species A. sediba may be a direct ancestor of H. habilis or perhaps a later human species, Homo erectus.
But other scientists think the timing is wrong. Skull 1470, for example, is slightly older than the new A. sediba specimens, and there are other human fossils that are even older.
"It's hard to argue this is the ancestor of Homo when it's occurring much later than the earliest members of the genus Homo by half a million years," said anthropologist Brian Richmond of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. (Explore a prehistoric time line.)(Full story: "'Key' Human Ancestor Found: Fossils Link Apes, First Humans?")
Published April 8, 2010
The Future of Food
Why Food Matters
How do we feed nine billion people by 2050, and how do we do so sustainably?