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The seductive, dangerous and overwhelming world of Brett Haylock's La Soiree has taken over off-Broadway's Union Square Theatre! Feast your eyes on the one-of-a-kind performers who make up the show's band of vaudevillian vagabonds.October 31, 2013
Martin Charnin's Something Funny's Going On: A Cabarevue is paying tribute to the classic variety shows of yesteryear at 54 Below, featuring Jennifer Apple, Tiffan Borelli and more. Click for a preview!October 29, 2013
The Snow Geese stars Mary-Louise Parker, Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark toasted to the world premiere of Sharr White's drama about a Gilded Age family facing troubling times. Watch the cast chat about the opening of this gripping new play!October 25, 2013
Former Jersey Boys star Jarrod Spector is heading back to Broadway in Beautiful—until then, catch him at 54 Below, paying tribute to legendary tenors Michael Jackson, Frankie Valli, Paul McCartney and more in A Little Help From My Friends.October 24, 2013
Broadway's brightest paid tribute to their favorite Broadway composers at the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala on October 21! See the stars honor "royalty of the theater," like Stephen Schwartz, Jason Robert Brown, Alan Menken and more.October 23, 2013
Nothing to Hide, a show created by magicians Derek DelGaudio and Helder Guimaraes, will play a limited NYC run this fall at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Find out why director Neil Patrick Harris was drawn to it like a moth to a light!October 21, 2013
On opening night of The Winslow Boy, Roger Rees and the cast of the first-ever Broadway revival of Terrence Rattigan's political family drama shared what excited them most about the powerful story and why the show remains as important as ever.October 18, 2013
After Midnight is bringing the jazz age to Broadway, starring Fantasia Barrino, Adriane Lenox and Dule Hill in a new tuner that celebrates the music of Duke Ellington. Step inside Harlem's famed Cotton Club with the cast in rehearsal!October 18, 2013
We Will Rock You launched its national tour at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre on October 15. Just as the audience thought the show was over, Queen guitarist Brian May joined the cast for a surprise performance. Watch rock history being made!October 17, 2013
Lindsay Mendez and Donna English share songs from Princesses: A Class Reunion at 54 Below. See them chat about the musical that brought them, along with Patti Murin, Sierra Boggess and more, together 10 years ago this October!October 16, 2013
Betsy Wolfe and Adam Kantor, stars of Second Stage Theatre's revival of The Last Five Years, are celebrating the release of their cast recording at 54 Below in concert! Hear from them and composer Jason Robert Brown about what fans can expect!October 15, 2013
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I get rogerflat's point now - everyone is born like he was, but the ways of the world messes them up. Those with Down's Syndrome could snap out of it if they would just do what normal people advise. Born blind or deaf? Stop faking it because we're tired of your self pity. When my son was 11 months old I horrifyingly discovered the hard way he is allergic to peanuts, but, according to rogerflat it's all in his head because of some ouside event that happened to him, but now I can blame my son for his allergy since he is aware of it but won't do anything to get it out of his head.
I love sailing catamarans, so I can believe everyone is born to sail catamarans, but something happened to most of them to turn them off of it. Therefore, those who don't like to sail deserve my scorn for not following their true path in life.
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Prep baseball: Marysville Pilchuck beats Lake Stevens 4-1
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Lake Stevens center fielder Gavin O'Neil dives for but can't catch a long fly ball in the fourth inning against Marysville Pilchuck, which defeated the Vikings 4-1.
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Lake Stevens' Joey Palmieri dives back to first base against Marysville Pilchuck, which defeated the Vikings 4-1.
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Marysville-Pilchuck's Nicholas Anderson throws to first to complete the double play after forcing out Lake Stevens' Cody Brown (left) at second. Marysville Pilchuck defeated the Vikings 4-1.
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Marysville-Pilchuck third baseman Matt Alvis (top) leaps up to avoid the slide by Lake Stevens' Gavin O'Neil in the fourth inning. Marysville Pilchuck defeated the Vikings 4-1.
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Marysville-Pilchuck pitcher Cody Anderson throws a pitch in the first inning against Lake Stevens. Marysville Pilchuck defeated the Vikings 4-1.
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Lake Stevens pitcher Taylor Shea (14) tosses the ball to first baseman Corey Bullens (6) for the out at first in the first inning against Marysville Pilchuck, which defeated the Vikings 4-1.
So were his Tomahawks.
One day after snow hit the Puget Sound, Marysville Pilchuck went to Lake Stevens -- a former league rival -- and dispatched the Vikings 4-1 under the sun Saturday afternoon.
"The best part of the day was the weather," Koshelnik said. "The kids are smiling, the sun is shining, we're on a turf field. It doesn't get any better than that."
The Tomahawks scored a run in the top halves of the first and second innings and Marysville Pilchuck starting pitcher Cody Anderson kept Lake Stevens off balance, scattering four hits in four innings while keeping the Vikings scoreless.
"Cody Anderson didn't need much of a lead today," Koshelnik said. "He was really good."
Kyle Nobach got Marysville Pilchuck off to a strong start by lining the first pitch of the game into right center field. Nobach later scored on Kacey Walker's single.
Walker finished the game 2-for-3 with a walk, RBI and a run scored.
The early lead helped take some of the pressure off Anderson and the rest of the Tomahawks.
"It gives you a little bit of a sense of confidence," Koshelnik said. "You don't have to be perfect. A booted ball or a walk isn't going to kill you when you have a two-run lead."
Marysville Pilchuck (2-1 overall) added insurance runs in the sixth and seventh innings as the Tomahawks defeated Lake Stevens for the first time in over a year. The Vikings swept Marysville Pilchuck in the teams' three games last season.
"Lake's a rival. It's nonleague now but there's nothing our kids want more than to beat Lake Stevens," Koshelnik said. "They had us for a couple years now. I'm proud of them."
Marysville Pilchuck moved to the 3A classification before the start of the 2012-13 school year, sending it to the Wesco North 3A league, while Lake Stevens remained in 4A.
"Unfortunately, (the Tomahawks) went down to 3A so we only get one opportunity to play them this year," said Lake Stevens assistant coach Jim Willie. "We have enjoyed the rivalry over the last few years."
Willie found himself leading the Vikings on Saturday with head coach Rodger Anderson home sick. The coach said that the Vikings' offense just couldn't get going.
"I thought our entire pitching staff did a pretty good job today. But offensively we scored one run so we didn't do much there," Willie said.
Joey Palmieri drove Lake Stevens' lone run of the game in on an RBI single in the fifth inning, scoring Gavin O'Neil.
The Vikings found themselves with a good opportunity to score in the bottom of the seventh inning. Thanks to a single and back-to-back walks, Lake Stevens (2-3) had the bases loaded with one out.
Koshelnik went out to the mound to calm down his reliever, Chad Mullins.
"I just said, 'Throw the ball over the plate. You've got guys behind you to make plays,'" Koshelnik said. "He needed a breather. He was working too fast and was getting all excited. He just needed to slow down. ? We had a guy ready to go and if he walked another kid it was time to make a change. It's always hard at the end."
The inning started out just how Lake Stevens would have liked, but it couldn't capitalize on the opportunity.
"We needed three runs, so we needed to go pretty much station to station and a couple walks got us there," Willie said. "Unfortunately, we didn't get anything done at the end."
Palmieri led the Vikings, who never got more than one hit in an inning, batting 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk.
Koshelnik and Willie said that the nonleague games are a good time to try some new lineups and give players some opportunities to show what they can do.
And of course, both wanted to win.
"I've rolled out a couple different shortstops, a couple different first basemen," Koshelnik said. "We've gone through our entire pitching staff now except for one guy. We're still piecing it together. ? To come out with a 'W' was awesome."
The coaches are just happy to have the sun back out. Or, at least, have the snow gone.
"Actually having the sun back was nice," Willie said. "We had snow yesterday on the field till about one o'clock. Then right after school it melted off. Having the sun out today was great."
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M. Pilchuck 110 001 1--4 10 0
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Cody Anderson, Chad Mullins (5) and Kacey Walker. Taylor Shea, Branden Kelliher (5), Joey Palmieri (6), Skyler Swords (7) and Jimmy Billings, Cody Vigoren (5). WP–Anderson. LP–Shea. 2B–Andrew Alvis (MP), Alex Grey (MP). Records–Marysville Pilchuck 2-1. Lake Stevens 2-3.
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4/10/14 Amber Heard Pregnant?
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
SHIA LABEOUF did a good deed this week, when he left a restaurant to give a homeless guy in a wheelchair some lunch. A "source" says Shia shook his hand, said 'God bless you,' and came back to finish his food.
AMANDA BYNES seemed OUT OF HER MIND for a while, but apparently her insanity is a thing of the past . . . or so her people would have you believe. Her lawyer says Amanda hasn't commented about what's going on with her, because she wants to, quote, "keep her mental health diagnosis private." She adds, quote, "However, Amanda asked me to dispel certain rumors. For the record, she does not have schizophrenia, nor has she ever been diagnosed with it. Amanda currently is on zero medication. She has never had a history of abusing alcohol or hard drugs, and she's proud to say she's been marijuana-free for the past nine months."
LINDSAY LOHAN was on "Letterman" last night . . . and during her interview, she and Dave prank called OPRAH WINFREY. It wasn't much of a "prank call," but Dave did pretend to be Lindsay's secretary at first. It's unclear how much of it was planned, but Oprah DID seem surprised. When Dave asked Oprah how Lindsay was doing, she didn't have a ringing endorsement. She said, quote, "I think she's doing really OK . . .
Coldplay's Chris Martin thinks his estranged wife Gwyneth Paltrow is spreading cheating rumors about him. A source told RadarOnline: "Chris now believes that Gwyneth is leaking rumors about his alleged trysts in an effort to smear his image and make him look less sympathetic. Gwyn is so angry that she's threatening to turn the divorce ugly, saying she's going to squeeze spousal support out of Chris, despite her multi-million dollar fortune." The couple is worth $280 million but the source says Gwyneth could take Chris for an extra $25 million!
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp recently confirmed their engagement, and according to the actress' ex-boyfriend.... she is expecting her first child. Her ex, actor Mark Wystrach, said, "She's pregnant already! I saw her three weeks ago. Amber and I dated years ago but we are still close." This would be the first child for 27-year-old Amber while 50-year-old Depp has a 14-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son with his former partner, Vanessa Paradis.
4/9/14 Kim K Posting Fake Pics
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
In the new issue of "Elle" magazine, MILEY CYRUS says she's lucky to have emerged from Disney to find herself . . . quote, "A lot of kid stars get all crazy or stuck in what they were, so they can't actually become what they're meant to be." She also claims she's the victim of a double standard because she can't grab her crotch and have "hos" around her without being criticized like male musicians supposedly can.
KANYE WEST raps about KIM KARDASHIAN on FUTURE'S new song "I Won". He talks about "putting an angel in [Kim's] ultrasound" and wanting to "dip that ass in gold". He also sucks up to the rest of her family, saying, quote, "You could look at Kylie, Kendall, Kourtney and Khloe . . . All your mama ever made was trophies, right?"
Kim Kardashian and family vacationed in Thailand last week, posting tons of photos and videos of their luxurious travels. But it turns out that Kim has also been taking scenic photos of Thailand straight off google, passing them off as her own. Kim posted a photo with the caption, "Thank you for the beautiful memories Thailand," but fans quickly noticed that the image was among the first that show up when you google search "Thailand Beach." Kim's latest post of cherry blossoms, isn't even of Thailand. It was taken in Japan.
Last summer, GWYNETH PALTROW reportedly "treated" her friends to a marathon of HER OWN MOVIES like "Shakespeare In Love" and "Seven". A source says, quote, "She's been trotting out the old movies for her friends, but most of them would rather watch paint dry. It was pretty embarrassing."
4/8/14 Kanye's Beef with Hollywood
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Some of the more annoying gossip magazines have been known to refer to SCARLETT JOHANSSON as "ScarJo" . . . and she does NOT like it. She tells "Glamour" magazine, quote, "I associate that name with, like, pop stars. It sounds tacky. It's lazy and flippant . . . there's something insulting about it."
Kanye West might have access to Hollywood's A-List crowd, but that's not the case for Kim Kardashian -- which is something that Kanye wants to change. According to RadarOnline, though Hollywood A-listers view Kanye as a "serious star that people really respect, especially as a businessman, they want nothing to do with Kim." Pointing to Kim's exclusion from this year's Vanity Fair Oscar party, a source says, "Kim is just not welcome at the same places Kanye is," adding that the same is true of her mother Kris Jenner. "People want Kris around even less than they want Kim." But Kanye isn't going to take the snub lying down and apparently has been harassing Hollywood's elites to start showing his fiancée some love. And if his successful battle to get Kim on the cover of Vogue is any indication, he's going to force Hollywood to see things his way. "Kanye usually knows how to get what he wants. Whether it is going directly to a studio head or the person in charge of an event, he has no fear."
Kevin Federline sure doesn't have a six pack on his stomach anymore, but he has one in the kid department. K-Fed's wife, Victoria Prince, gave birth to a new baby girl this weekend, making it Kevin's sixth child.
Lindsay Lohan keeps promising that she is sober again and isn't doing anything to put her recovery in jeopardy even though she admitted she had "one glass of wine" shortly after leaving rehab. But RadarOnline says LiLo plans to go to the Coachella Music Festival with her alcohol loving mother, Dina, and friends are worried that this will cause her to be back on the bottle. That is, of course, if she hasn't been on it already.
4/7/14 Rihanna Preggers?
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Monday, April 7, 2014
There's a website out there that claims RIHANNA is pregnant . . . and the baby could be either DRAKE'S or CHRIS BROWN'S. There's a photo where it looks like Rihanna might have a slight baby bump. In the photo of the alleged baby bump, Rihanna is at a Starbucks with her dad. And "sources" say she got a DECAFFEINATED tea.
Also, sources say she has given up drinking AND smoking pot and cigarettes.
More personal photos of DEMI LOVATO have hit the Internet. In some, she's in bed with then-boyfriend WILMER VALDERRAMA. In others, she's naked. Demi Tweeted a picture of herself in boxing gloves, along with a Spanish phrase that means, quote, "I am strong. I am a fighter. Do not underestimate me."
SNOOKI and her fiancé JIONNI LAVALLE are expecting their second child. Snooki announced it Friday, adding, quote, "Now knowing that our test results are good and our baby is healthy, we can finally talk about it."
Justin Bieber is wearing out his welcome at home, too. Someone from Justin's hometown RIPPED into him online, for acting like a punk during a recent visit to his local Walmart. He saw Justin and around 30 friends shining flashlights into young girls' faces . . . bouncing balls . . . throwing things . . . opening food . . . and harassing employees.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, took part in a spiritual healing ceremony while vacationing in the Bahamas last week. A friend close of the former couple claimed they took part in a beach ritual performed by a Kabbalah Rabbi on what they called their "break-up moon." During the service, they read from a sacred Kabbalah book, lit a fire, used stones to symbolize their continuing concrete relationship and threw pebbles into the sea to represent their "wandering spirits." They then read out: "Blessed are you in coming in and blessed are you in going out," before sharing a parting kiss.
4/4/14 Letterman Retiring
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Friday, April 4, 2014
DAVID LETTERMAN announced that he's retiring next year on "The Late Show" last night. There's no timetable yet. David said, quote, "It'll be, I think, at least a year or so, but sometime in the not-too-distant future. [In] 2015 for the love of God, in fact, Paul and I will be wrapping things up and taking a hike."
BRUCE and KRIS JENNER were holding hands at Los Angeles International Airport yesterday, after they returned from their family vacation in Thailand. They were also wearing their wedding rings. And when a paparazzi scumbag said, quote, "Look at you guys together!" . . . Bruce replied, quote, "We've BEEN together." But the "Star" tabloid still says Bruce is considering gender reassignment surgery . . . and wants to change his name to BRIDGET.
Last year there were rumors that MIRANDA KERR hooked up with JUSTIN BIEBER after a fashion show in New York City . . . so it's only fitting that we're now speculating about some ORLANDO BLOOM / SELENA GOMEZ action. They met recently when Selena spoke to kids at some conference, and even ended up in a picture together along with SETH ROGEN. So as far as the Internet is concerned, they're totally doing it.
The "National Enquirer" claims TIGER WOODS is jealous . . . because a fan asked MICHAEL DOUGLAS who he'd invite to "the perfect dinner party," and he listed LINDSEY VONN among several other famous people.


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AYDEN --- You just never know when Ruffin McNeill may show up at your football game.
Looking to recruit, McNeill and ECU associate head coach John Wiley, occupied the sideline at Ayden-Grifton as North Pitt handed the home team a 37-0 shutout. Having a Division I coach watching the blowout probably wasn't ideal for the Chargers, but McNeill had plenty of positive remarks as the clock expired.
"It's always great to see great competition in this part of the state, (and) it's good to see two good football teams go at it," said McNeill, whose ECU Pirates defeated Florida Atlantic 31-13 Thursday. "Each team will keep working, and I'm looking forward to these teams. I'm sure they'll be great towards the end of the year."
But if Ayden-Grifton (0-3) continues the way it's going, coach Paul Cornwell will have to start planning ahead for the 2014 season, he said.
While several seniors were out with injuries for Friday's game against the Panthers (2-1), upperclassmen were still plucked from the game on defense and replaced by junior varsity players with little experience. The Chargers couldn't find a way to stop North Duplin's 275 rushing yards in the loss.
Seniors who played throughout also couldn't carry the team as the Chargers fumbled five times and threw two interceptions, while the Panthers left them scoreless.
After the Chargers lucked up on their own interception in the second quarter, the Panthers answered by reciprocating two plays later. North Pitt's senior tailback Brian Staton picked off a Hunter Cannon pass to drive it home, but a blocking penalty nullified the touchdown. But with Panther quarterback Davion Council crafting plays, North Duplin scored with 3:01 left in the second.
Before the half ended, a Panthers fumble recovery would end with Staton rushing 17 yards into the end zone.
The Chargers had scant opportunities to score as they didn't enter the Chargers' red zone one time Friday. They turned the ball over on downs four times, even when punter Josh Walston carried for two yards after a punt fake in the opening quarter. Additionally, North Pitt's defense swarmed and Ayden-Grifton had a poor passing game.
"We took four minutes in the end of the first half and gave up 17 points because we just quit – we just quit playing," Cornwell said. "We're too busy trying to make up excuses. We have too many --- regardless of our injury situation --- seniors on this team that we should be able to overcome some of the thing we haven't."
He said of a 31-man roster, only 22 were able to practice Wednesday, causing Cornwell to pull up JV players.
"It is what it is, but we've got to just keep playing," he said. "I want to find someone who wants to play, and just play hard."
For what Cornwell wanted, the Panthers didn't make it easy. While Stanton led the game in rushing with 187 yards, a speedy Council was also tough to defend. When he couldn't pitch to a back, he'd keep the ball and zigzag through defenders. Council finished 4 of 7 for 52 while carrying six times for 40.
Ayden-Grifton's Walker Stocks led his team on the ground, tallying 90 yards in the contest. Running back Michael Baker rushed for a big 25 in the second quarter, the longest Chargers gain of the night. Cannon only completed 1of 5 passes to go along with the pair of picks.
"Everywhere needs improvement," the junior quarterback said. "You can't just focus on one part of a football team because it's a team. Everyone needs to get better, everyone needs to improve and then we need to put it all together."
He recalled being on JV his freshman year as the team started 0-4 and later went on a run. If that doesn't happen for the varsity Chargers in the next couple of weeks, it'll be time to rebuild.
"There's no magic button. I know the only way you get better is by working hard and that all starts on Monday," Cornwell said. "If we continue the route we're going, I'm just going to start pulling up the JV and we can get beat with freshmen. I'll start building for next year, and (the team) knows it.
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Mysterious and spooky but never solemn, "Dark Black" is one of the best sophomore album releases in recent memory.
Born in New York, Train was raised in Georgia and now lives in England. Having experienced the cramped freneticism of New York and hazy pace of Georgia, England (being a combination of the two) must have seemed like an obvious base for Train. The songs on "Dark Black" evoke the myths of all three locations, which give the album a universal appeal.
Train co-wrote most of the songs with collaborator Ed Harcourt, a gifted artist in his own right. Producer Martin Craft has obviously listened to everything Daniel Lanois ever produced. The thick, swampy sound of "Dark Black" recalls the dusty analog glory of Bob Dylan's "Time Out of Mind" and the recent work of Buddy Miller.
Whether listening on wimpy little ear buds or a giant stereo, it sounds as if Train and her band are playing in your living room.
"Dream of Me" is the type of song Chris Isaak's girlfriend would probably write about him, and Train's assured vocal prowess here is in the same league as Chrissie Hynde and Adele. While they don't beat the listener into submission, the hooks in "Dream of Me" are as infectious as anything currently in the Top 40. Conversely, "Saturdays Are the Greatest" is an eerie cut from the cloth of Dusty Springfield. This is chill-bump music of the highest order.
Kristina Train isn't as outwardly quirky as Kate Bush, but she does exude the same confidence Bush displayed early in her career. The pop market is too crowded now for Train to ever have the same shot at mega-success that Bush had back in the 1980s, but she's definitely on the path to a great career. Hopefully enough people will pay attention to make that path a long one.
Classic album: The Allen Toussaint Collection
Artist: Allen Toussaint
Label: Reprise
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
As far as southern musical meccas go, New Orleans and the state of Texas have produced more hard-to-peg genius musicians than any others. These areas don't simply produce artists that play blues, rock, funk or jazz. They produce artists that play New Orleans music and Texas music.
Allen Toussaint plays New Orleans music, which is part funk, part R&B, and part rock and roll. Many artists have combined these styles over the years, but there's something different about the recipe that Toussaint and his ilk (including Dr. John) have that few others possess.
Be it attitude or execution, Toussaint is widely regarded as an original, both as a producer, arranger, studio musician and recording artist.
"The Reprise Collection" focuses on Toussaint's 1970s work for Reprise Records. This period of his work isn't necessarily as down and dirty as his work during the previous couple of decades, but it's just as potent. The fact of the matter is that Toussaint actively worked at becoming better at his craft.
"Am I Expecting Too Much" is a Stax/Motown hybrid with a bitof slide guitar thrown in for good measure. "Night People" — with its stop-and-go beat and wailing female backing vocals — is the perfect soundtrack to an evening of bar hopping, be it in New Orleans or anywhere else. The intrigue of waiting for something to happen is given equal air time with the consequences of what sometimes does happen. Call it party music with a cautious mind.
"On Your Way Down" should have been as big a hit as Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City." On Your Way Down" is a little funkier, but both feature lyrics of paranoia and regret wrapped in a beat that would get a statue moving.
The diamond of this collection — "Southern Nights" — features Toussaint's vocals treated with a rotating Leslie speaker, which gives off a hallucinogenic, underwater effect. Not since Dr. John's jaunt as The Night Tripper on "Gris Gris" had New Orleans R&B gotten so psychedelic.
Toussaint made a career out of working on other artists' projects, with Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney and The Band being just a few of the many. As successful as his career as a producer/arranger/collaborator has been, his own work is just as important.
Anyone in search of a great pallet cleanser will find much joy in "The Allen Toussaint" collection.
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As Christi Jolley walked through the door at Target in Gastonia, she noticed another shopper who reminded her of the maternal half of a famous mother-daughter country music act.
"I went over and put my arm around her and said, 'Does anybody tell you that you look like a Judd?' And she said 'Wynonna and Ashley do all the time!'"
Naomi Judd, who with daughter Wynonna recorded more than a dozen top country hits in the late 1980s, walked the aisles of Target on Cox Road on Feb. 8.
Her bright smile and stunning complexion, along with a nice pair of boots and a pretty pocketbook, made her look as if she was famous, Jolley said.
And to her delight, Judd was most appreciative of the attention. When Jolley's 9-year-old daughter, Sophi, and her friend, Bella Farmer, also recognized the celebrity, Judd offered them a hug.
"She said she was traveling all the time and would love to have a hug," Jolley said. "They were so excited."
The young girls recognized Judd from her starring role in the Hallmark Channel movie "Nearlyweds."
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Judd, 67, has been in the Gastonia area for more than a week filming "An Evergreen Christmas," the story of a country girl who left a farm for city life.
The singer of such hit songs as "Why Not Me," "Mama He's Crazy" and "Rockin' With the Rhythm of the Rain" has been spotted around town dining and shopping. The five-time Grammy-winning group The Judds is hailed as one of the most commercially successful country duos, racking up 14 No. 1 hits from 1984 to 1989.
Naomi Judd's visits to local businesses have proven thrilling and memorable for fans.
Christi Jolley was so thrilled to meet her that she and the girls bought a box of candy and a teddy bear and then found Judd in the store to present her with the gifts. Then they listened intently as the country diva shared a few makeup tips and kind words.
"She told me it was secret, (that) I couldn't tell," Jolley said of the beauty tips. "She said, 'Can you girls keep a secret?'"
Autographs over dinner
When a Dallas woman arrived at Olive Garden on Cox Road in Gastonia to have early dinner Feb. 12, she had no idea Judd was inside at the bar area signing autographs for admirers.
Tori Driggers was getting ready to be seated at a table around 3 p.m. when she recognized Judd. She didn't snap any pictures – just enjoyed the star gazing.
"Then I saw her walking out, our waitress said, 'That's Wynonna Judd' and I said 'No, that's Naomi Judd,'" she said. "My great-grandfather, before he passed, he was a fan of the Judds. I know of the Judds."
Driggers, 20, said Judd wore eyeglasses and dressed casually, sporting jeans, a T-shirt and vest. Her red hair was fixed in a bun.
"The restaurant was rather empty. I don't think a lot of people recognized her," she said. "I lived in Daytona for 10 years, so I've seen, like, NASCAR drivers and sports celebrities. But I've never seen a singing artist or a movie star."
On set with Naomi
Cristy Brice of Gastonia is working as an extra for the film "An Evergreen Christmas." She saw Judd on set Feb. 13 at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. A funeral scene went on despite rain, and Brice said Judd was kind.
"She's very nice and friendly," Brice said. "Most of the time when she'd come around, she'd smile or (give) a slight head nod."
In between scenes, actors sat in cars to warm up and escape the damp weather. More than 100 extras participated in the cemetery shoot.
The movie is set in the fictional town of Balsom, Tenn. Movie shoots have also taken place in Vale and Lincolnton. Charlotte provides the backdrop for an airport scene and an uptown business doubles as a Los Angeles coffee shop.
Gazette reporter Wade Allen can be reached at 704-869-1828; twitter.com/gazettewade.


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Welcome to a new college year! The first couple of weeks back tend to be a little crazy, so Henry and I want to remind you to take time to enjoy the finer things in life, like the Ath. We feel that this year is going to be fantastic. Indeed, we think this year's wide range of speakers will provide a forum for intense debates and intellectual stimulation.
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SAMMY DAVIS, JR."He acted on stage and screen; he was a singer, dancer, author, comedian, impressionist and musician: Mr. Bojangles"He was called the world's greatest entertainer. Sammy Davis Jr. lived life to the fullest and though small in stature, he did everything big. His physical being was the total opposite of his lifestyle--small in size but big in accomplishments. He inherited his showmanship traits from his parents; his father and his mother were part of the vaudeville act, entertaining and tap dancing respectively, and that was the world that greeted Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr. in 1925 in Harlem, New York. By age three, young Sammy started performing and his father would often take him on tour.His parents split up when he was still an infant and his father maintained custody of young Sammy. As a result, he ended up being raised by his paternal grandmother. He learned dancing from his father and his uncle, Will Mastin who together with Davis Sr. and young Sammy later on became the Will Mastin trio. When he was about six years old, young Sammy made his movie debut with Ethel Waters in "Rufus Jones for President" followed by a brief appearance in "Season's Greetings." During the 1930s, the trio continued to play vaudeville cabarets. To get around strict child labor laws, he was often billed as "Silent Sammy," "the Dancing Midget" while he walked around backstage with a rubber cigar in his mouth and a woman on each arm.In 1943, Davis entered the U.S. Army, where he learned how much Mastin and his father had been shielding him from the hate and prejudice that were rampant in society--in the entertainment industry and the U.S. Army too. Of the experience, Davis said, "I could see the protection I's gotten all my life from my father and Will."While in the service, he was part of an integrated entertainment unit and used his "special" skills to entertain the fighting men and maintain a healthy morale for the war effort. For him, his talent was his most potent weapon; and he used it throughout his time in the army. After two years, Davis was discharged and rejoined the trio. Soon after, they broke into the big-time club circuit followed by a successful Hollywood engagement.In November 1954 while returning to Los Angeles from Las Vegas, Davis was involved in an automobile accident that almost killed him. He lost the use of his left eye and was forced to wear an eye patch for more than six months after. However, that was a minor inconvenience for Davis as he continued working often times with Mastin and his father. He was eventually fitted with a glass eye, which he would wear for the rest of his life, and his career was moving forward by leaps-and-bounds.While recuperating from the accident, Davis was introduced to the history and the culture of the Jewish people and related it to his experiences as a Black man. And though he was born to a Catholic mother and a Protestant father, he converted to Judaism. He was reportedly intrigued by one particular passage from his readings about the Jewish people's unwavering spirit of resignation that had given them a will to live which no disaster could crush.As his solo career was moving ahead, Davis scored a hit on his first Broadway show, "Mr. Wonderful" in 1956. This was followed by a string of recorded hits: "Hey There," "Mr. Wonderful," adopted from the Broadway show and "Too Close for Comfort." His first big starring role came in 1959 in "Anna Lucasta" opposite Eartha Kitt. The same year, he did "Porgy and Bess" alongside some of Hollywood's finest Black talent including Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Diahann Carroll, Brock Peters, and Pearl Bailey. The film won an Oscar and a Golden Globe award. But with all of his success as a showman and an entertainer, Davis was first and foremost a Black man in America, and that carried its own set of social mores, taboo, written and unwritten laws, codes of conduct and the price of acceptability and rejection. It was well known that Davis accumulated his vast arsenal of showmanship skills and versatility, and that he worked tirelessly out of a sense of loyalty and an urge to please his audiences, friends, acquaintances and mentors--most of whom were White. But the prevailing social realities did not allow that sense of loyalty to be returned. In addition, though his mother was of Cuban ancestry, Davis would claim that she was Puerto Rican because Cuba's communist leanings were just beginning to surface in a negative way in America's media. It also appeared that Davis lived recklessly. He became involved in an interracial relationship with Kim Novak, one of Columbia Studios valuable commodities to the extent that his life was threatened. It was even rumored that there was a contract out on him and that he might be in line to be kidnapped. Miscegenation was taboo--on and off the screen--in Hollywood and at that time; it was still illegal in 31 states. As the situation began to produce unbearable, negative effects, Davis hurriedly married Loray White, a Black woman, a show girl. The marriage too, was a 'show' marriage which lasted just a few months. Some reports say it was annulled, others say they were divorced. Either way, Ms. White was reportedly paid $10,000.00 for her time and (in)convenience. Her most famous role was as a Nubian woman in "The Ten Commandments." Throughout his engagements in Las Vegas, Davis would always include Mastin and his father as a part of his routine. In 1959, he became a member of the Rat Pack, a group of like-minded cronies who, like Davis, enjoyed the fast life. The group consisted of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. Two women were said to be a part of the group: Shirley MacLaine and Angie Dickinson. A slogan attributed to them was that they never let business get in the way of having fun.Davis made three movies with the group; his first one was their biggest: "Ocean's Eleven" (1960) which became a cult favorite. Filmed in Las Vegas, the group was "play" all night and film during the day; they went days non-stop. That's when rumors of the use of alcohol and drugs began to surface, especially with Davis, who was supposed to be an adherent of Judaism which made such excesses against his religious teachings. He made two other movies with the group: "Sergeants 3" (1962), a remake of 1939's Gunga Din and "Robin and the Seven Hoods" (1964).Once again the prevailing social mores were injected into Davis' life even as a member of the Rat Pack. He would be a headliner in Las Vegas casinos and hotels, giving top-of-the-line performances but was not permitted to reside at the hotels where he was performing or gamble in the casinos, eat at the restaurants or drink at the bars. (Using the hotel pools was out of the question. It was reported that one of the Las Vegas hotels drained its pool rather than let Dandridge use it). Davis was not the only Black entertainer experiencing these indignities; others included Nat King Cole, Count Basie, Dandridge, Johnny Mathis and of course, Mastin and his father. Not was this the norm in Las Vegas, it was society's norm. It was happening across the country in places like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York. In 1960, his marriage to a White Swedish actress, May Britt, stirred up a hornet's nest--he was attacked from all sides. Blacks thought he was a sellout and Whites thought he overstepped his boundaries. As a member of the Rat Pack, he was caught up in the political atmosphere which was entwined within the Civil Rights Movement. There were the Kennedys and Sinatra on one side, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Black community on another side, and Davis somewhere in-between with a White wife, a relationship that made everyone uneasy--his friends and his detractors. He was not invited to the Kennedy inaugural party though it was hosted by Sinatra who obviously thought more about the president's position than about his fellow Rat Pack member.Even though his personal and family lives were on shaky ground, his career did not suffer. In 1964, he was back on Broadway starring in a musical "Golden Boy" for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. As in "Porgy and Bess," it attracted an array of future Hollywood big names including Lola Falana, Louis Gossett, Jr., Johnny Brown, Roy Glenn and Ben Vereen. But the brighter his entertainment star shined, the dimmer his family relationship became. Davis began to realize his hectic schedule was cheating him of his family and vice versa. However, there was a pot of gold at the end of his rainbow. As his status as a heavyweight in the entertainment industry grew bigger, he was able to make solid demands in venues that practiced racial discrimination and in so doing the new generation of Black performers were spared much of the indignities he and others had undergone. Much of those successes were attributable to him along with the civil rights pioneers during the 60s.There was a new crop of entertainers on the scene and in order to reconnect with their younger audience, Davis tried Berry Gordy's Motown label for awhile but it did not last. He wrote his autobiography, "Yes I Can" and had a hit single at the end of the 60s, "I've Gotta Be Me." His marriage to the Swedish blonde ended in 1968 because of an alleged affair with he had with Falana. Then about the same time, he had an unexpected smash hit with the "Candy Man." It scored big and put him right back on top. In 1970, Davis married Altovise Gore, whom he had met while doing "Golden Boy;" Rev. Jesse Jackson officiated the nuptials. They stayed married for the rest of his life. But in 1972, he stirred up another hornet's nest. This time it was because of a White man, President Richard Nixon. At a youth rally, he was photographed hugging the president in a show of support. He lost friends and fans. Many Black folks have negative thoughts about Republicans and having just came through the turbulent 60s, the idea of a successful Black entertainer publicly supporting a Republican was unthinkable, to put it mildly. After the Nixon administration, he returned to the Democratic Party.Just after Davis had joined the Rat Pack, he had signed up with Sinatra's label, Reprise Records where he stayed throughout the 60s with few minor deviations. He was reluctant to do the "Candy Man" which turned out to be his biggest hit. During the rest of the 70s and the 80s, Davis did a lot of variety shows and guest spots on television including "All in the Family," "Charlie's Angels" and the "Cosby Show." He also performed the theme song for television's "Baretta," made a few movies and continued his live act in Las Vegas. Davis made some television commercials in Japan and did some of the same when he returned to America. He penned a memoir to follow his autobiography in the early 80s titled "Why Me?" He was honored in a variety of ways throughout his career including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; a Kennedy Center Honors; the NAACP Spingarn Award; the NAACP Image Award; an Emmy Award for the Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th anniversary celebration; and an induction in the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, posthumously.An avid photographer, Davis enjoyed shooting family and acquaintances, and was also an enthusiastic gun owner, who often participated in fast-draw competition. He was always articulate and well spoken though he did not have much formal education. Because he worked and played so much and so hard, Davis missed a lot of quality time with his children: Jeff, Mark, Manny and Tracey who co-wrote a book about her famous father, "Sammy Davis, Jr.: My Father."Davis died in 1990 from throat cancer which resulted from being a chain smoker; he smoked four packs of cigarettes a day most of his life. In death, the Mastin Trio came together again; he was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, next to Mastin and his father. He preceded his mother, Elvera Sanchez (95 years) and his grandmother, Luisa (112) in death.Davis was portrayed by Don Cheadle in "The Rat Pack," a movie about the group.


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Pyongyang Marathon Closed to Foreign Runners
We are sorry to announce that our North Korean partners contacted us this morning with news that the 2015 Pyongyang Marathon has — as of today — been closed to amateur and professional foreign runners. We were told that this is due to the ongoing precautions that the country has put in place in relation to fears held there over the Ebola virus.
It is still unclear when the borders will be reopened, but we were also advised not to cancel our March tours, and to expect an update on the border situation at the end of February. If you are booked on any of our tours in March or April then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We have two further running events scheduled for 2015 — a 10K in Pyongyang in June, which will be held in support of our ongoing charity project providing food aid to several orphanages in North Korea, as well as a half-marathon in the Mount Paekdu area in August. Please email email@example.com for more.
Mass Games and Pyongyang's May Day Stadium
In 2014 we were informed that the spectacular Mass Games events, held in the May Day stadium regularly since 2002, would not be taking place. The first Mass Games were held in North Korea in 1946, although the Mass Gymnastics Production Company was not formed until 1971. The May Day stadium itself was closed for renovation in 2014 and is set to re-open this year – scroll down for pictures of the new interior.
At Koryo we have watched all sorts of activities in the May Day stadium since we started our tours in 1993. The stadium was built in 1980 with a 150,000 capacity which is currently a world record – though physically it's not the biggest stadium as is proved when you find yourself sitting in rather close quarters to your neighbour!
Mass Games originally were performed in the 100,000 seat Kim Il Sung stadium built in 1982 and it was only when Arirang started that the May Day Stadium was seen as the permanent venue for the Mass Games. See a video about the history and philosophy behind the Mass Games here.
For our documentary film The Game of Their Lives (2002) we filmed football teams who were still playing football matches in the stadium (they were later moved to Kim Il Sung stadium for their matches) and of course the gymnast Pak Hyon Sun the star of A State of Mind (2004). We filmed her practice outside the May Day stadium and watched her perform there in 2008.
We have had amazing access to the Stadium for filming and of course the preparations for the 'largest picture in the world' made up of around 20,000 school kids. The backdrop is painted onto small pieces of card which is then transformed into a page on the books the kids use to depict each scene.
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Comrade Kim Flies in Shanghai Again!
Comrade Kim Flies in Shanghai again! Free screening on 11th Dec at Kulou Bar, 19:00
Back by popular demand! Koryo Tours' North Korean romantic comedy Comrade Kim Goes Flying will be screened at Kulou Bar at 7PM on Thursday 11th December.
Comrade Kim is the first UK/North Korea co-production ever made and tells the story of a young female coal miner who dreams of joining the Pyongyang circus. As with all films made in North Korea, production had to follow the guidelines laid out by Kim Jong Il on how to make a film, but the usual propaganda is twisted in a unique way in this one-of-a-kind movie. Come along and see for yourself!
Comrade Kim Goes Flying is 81 mins long, and is in Korean with English subtitles.
Simon Cockerell, Koryo Tours' General Manager (who also worked on the film) will be there to present it, and to take any questions after the screening has finished.
Where: Kulou Bar, 222 Xiangyang Nan Lu (between Yongkang and Fuxing)
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Buy-one-get-one happy hour will run from 6-9pm; don't miss out on a unique film, and a great deal on drinks!
That's Not All!
Simon Cockerell will also be speaking at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China (FCCC) in Shanghai on Tuesday 9th Dec, giving a brief presentation about the recent changes we've seen in Pyongyang and beyond. The talk will be open to non-members so if you're interested in coming along please contact Shanghai FCCC for more details.
More about Comrade Kim Goes Flying
"Comrade Kim has the makings of a cult heroine" — Variety
Directors: Kim Gwang Hun, Nicholas Bonner, Anja Daelemans
Producers: Anja Daelemans, Nicholas Bonner, Ryom Mi Hwa
A Belgium/UK/North Korea co-production
Drama; live action — 81 min — 1:1.85 — color — sound 5.1 — DCP
Cast: Han Jong Sim, Pak Chung Guk, Ri Yong Ho, Kim Son Nam, Han Kil Myong, An Chang Sun
Screenplay: Sin Myong Sik, Kim Chol
Production info: Anja Daelemans (Another Dimension of an Idea/Belgium), Nicholas Bonner (Koryo Group /UK), Ryom Mi Hwa (KFEIC/North Korea)
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Berlin U-Bahn to Pyongyang Metro
Many of our tourists are aware that the Pyongyang Metro carriages come from West Berlin, Christopher Graper has a fun blog explaining a little more of the history over on Retro DPRK.
Read more at www.retrodprk.com
Town of Dongrim Opens to Tourists!
Koryo Tours are excited to announce that the town of Dongrim is soon to be open to tourists!
For anyone looking for an exciting opportunity to travel in one of the least-seen parts of the least-seen nation in the world Koryo Tours is proud to offer the option to visit the city of Sinuiju, and take a drive down to the city of Dongrim – newly open to western tourists after years of our hard work pushing for access.
We have two options available for tours to this area; a day trip from the Chinese border city of Dandong, or an overnight extension to one of our regular DPRK trips as an extension to any tour that leaves the country by train – both on group and independent tours.
These areas were opened to western tourists due to the hard work of Koryo Tours' staff in negotiating with the local and national authorities in the DPRK for access to these areas – know that if you join one of these trips, or any of our tours, you're travelling with the company that made it all possible, we'd be glad to have you along with us!
You can now visit Sinuiju, Dongrim, and stay overnight either if you finish your tour in the DPRK by train travelling from Pyongyang up to Sinuiju on the Chinese border – this is a 24 hour extension that offers a great way to see some sites in North Pyongan province; a rarely seen part of North Korea.
This special offer is exclusive to clients of Koryo Tours – you won't find this unique trip available anywhere else.
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Temporary Suspension of Tours to the DPRK – Update
Current suspension of tours expected to be lifted in Q1 2015
North Korean official confirms border will be reopened for tourists
in time for the Pyongyang Marathon in April
Last updated: Tue 9 Dec
The latest information we currently have from our contacts is that the temporary suspension of tours to North Korea – enacted by the DPRK government on 25 October 2014 in response to the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa – will be lifted at some point during Q1 of 2015.
While the exact date is yet to be confirmed at this stage we are confident that tours will resume during this period and will be sure to post more detailed news here as soon as we have further updates.
Additionally, a North Korean official at the DPRK's Ministry of Sport has since confirmed with us that the Pyongyang Marathon on 12 April 2015 will be open to international tourists.
As official travel partner of the Pyongyang Marathon, we have received notice from contacts within North Korea's Ministry of Sport that the IAAF event will be going ahead, and that foreign visitors will be welcomed to the race – only the second time in history that Western amateurs have been permitted to participate.
We've been unable to take any tourists to North Korea from 25 October through to the end of 2014 due to the border closure surrounding concerns held there over the potential threat posed by the international spread of the Ebola virus – a temporary measure that applies to all tourists while the necessary protocols are put in place.
However, having worked in the country since 1993, we were faced with a similar issue during the 2003 SARS crisis, and have been in lengthy discussions with our partners in Pyongyang to reach an agreement that those booked through our company should be cleared for entry into North Korea.
With the border set to reopen in time for the race, our North Korean partners have now asked Koryo Tours to help foreign amateur runners sign up, and reach out to the wider world.
We have five trips arranged for April 2015 for people wanting to run the Pyongyang Marathon. And, in keeping with the charity focus of many other marathons, Koryo Tours will, for each person travelling with us, be able to donate an extra 365 high-nutrition meals to our pre-existing humanitarian project supporting eight North Korean orphanages.
Such is the expectation surrounding the marathon that North Korea's national carrier Air Koryo is even laying on an extra flight from Shanghai to Pyongyang on 9 April 2015 – an unusual route for the airline, with Koryo Tours having secured a limited number of spaces for Western tourists to travel aboard this rarely scheduled flight.
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There is much to look forward to in 2015 – including, of course, the Pyongyang Marathon in April – and we look forward to receiving your booking for one of our scheduled trips in the year ahead.
International Pro-Wrestling Friendship Event
Koryo Tours was at the opening ceremony and wrestling bouts of the historic International Pro-Wrestling Friendship Event in Pyongyang hosted by the famous WWE Hall of Famer Japanese wrestler, Antonio Inoki (famous in North Korea as he was a student under Korean Rikidozan who was one of the most influential men in wrestling history).
The last time Koryo Tours witnessed a similar event was when we took over 100 tourists to the International Pro-Wrestling Friendship event in Pyongyang in 1995. This event was attended by Mohammed Ali amongst other world class wrestlers including the US and Japan. Only in the DPRK would they come up with this wrestling to celebrate peace friendship and independence.
Enter Pyongyang – Timelapse
We're very excited to announce the launch of our newest video co-production – an unprecedented time-lapse of Pyongyang! We shot this film in April with Shanghai-based Thrilling Cities – let us know what you think in the comments!
This extraordinary time-lapse video shows the North Korean capital of Pyongyang as it has never been seen before. Koryo Tours – a travel company set up by North Korea expert Nick Bonner in 1993 – used its 21 years of experience working in Pyongyang to secure JT Singh and Rob Whitworth unprecedented access to make ENTER PYONGYANG, a truly breathtaking piece of work.
ABOUT KORYO TOURS: Koryo Tours (www.koryogroup.com) specialises in travel to North Korea, and was founded in 1993 by Nick Bonner — a Brit living in Beijing. Koryo Tours now takes more Western tourists to North Korea than any other company and is a firm believer in responsible tourism, which includes raising money for charitable causes within the country, and participating in significant cultural engagement projects, such as taking Middlesbrough Ladies football team to Pyongyang in 2010 with the backing of the British Embassy there. The tour operator's parent company, Koryo Group, has also made three award-winning documentaries about North Korea: The Game of Their Lives; A State of Mind; Crossing The Line. Koryo Tours runs regular trips to North Korea, including a special architecture tour in October, which will feature exclusive access and expert lectures
ABOUT ROB WHITWORTH: Rob Whitworth (www.robwhitworth.co.uk) is a prominent urban filmmaker. He is responsible for creating awe-inspiring videos that reveal locations in a powerful and compelling manner. The instantly identifiable style of his work has gained widespread critical acclaim, and received over five million online views. During 2014 Robert has been working on a number of major projects, including shoots for the upcoming 'One Planet' series for the BBC Natural History Unit, and a viral video of Barcelona. Originating from the UK, Robert gained his first-class honours degree in Photography from Norwich School of Art & Design. He is currently based in Shanghai.
ABOUT JT SINGH Toronto-born JT Singh (www.jtsingh.com) is a leading place-branding pioneer, creative director, global urban explorer and economic strategist focused on cities. He is the co-founder of Thrilling Cities (www.thrillingcities.com), which is the only exclusively place-oriented branding and creative agency in the world.


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Late First Half Run and Second Half Defense Help Women's Basketball Score Thrilling 62-61 Win over Mount Olive
January 16, 2013
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Visiting Mount Olive College would have the last shot with 1.3 seconds left as a heave by Tamara Nesmith (Richmond, VA) sailed just wide as Pfeiffer University held on for a narrow 62-61 victory in Conference Carolinas womens basketball action on Wednesday night. A midseason showdown between two of the leagues top teams saw the Lady Falcons move to 10-2 overall, 5-2 in conference play while the Trojans fell to 10-3, 6-3.
From the opening tip to the final buzzer, both teams went back-and-forth all night long with eight lead changes and a tied score on eight other occasions on Wednesday. Tied for the final time at 59-59 with 3:47 to play, Pfeiffer senior Kellie Rhoney (Catawba, NC) hit a three that would provide the final points needed to escape with a win. A Jasmine McDonald (Lorton, VA) layup slice the Lady Falcon lead down to one with 49 seconds left resulting in the eventual 62-61 final.
Earlier in the first half, Mount Olive would take their largest lead of the night at 13 with 6:50 to play on a Nesmith jumper before Pfeiffer put together a strong rally to close out the half. A three by Brittany Cox (Winston-Salem, NC) started a 14-1 to close out the half with a knotted contest at 30-30. Jodie Lemons (Madison, NC), Christina Harvey (Locust Grove, VA) and Harvey would each have crucial baskets in the run while a pair of Caressa Samuel (Elgin, SC) free throws put the hosts up one with 60 seconds left. McDonald would hit a shot from the charity stripe 19 seconds later to account for the Trojans lone point over the final 6:50.
In the second half, a Carter Williams (Harrisonburg, VA) three would break a 39-39 tie with 16:39 left in regulation as Mount Olive would then turn around and roll out on a 11-0 run to grab an eight-point lead. Nesmith would tally six of those 11 points to pace Mount Olive. Another Cox triple would help get the Lady Falcons back in it until a Harvey layup with 6:33 to play erase the final deficit.
Cox led all scorers on the night with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the floor including six three-pointers. Harvey followed with 14 while Rhoney added 10 in the win. Pfeiffer would shoot 45% from the field and 48% from behind the arc with 10 threes. Nesmith led the Trojans with her 20 on the night while McDonald posted the double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Pfeiffer will remain at home this Saturday as North Greenville enters the Merner Gym for a 2:00 p.m. tipoff. Live stats and video will be available courtesy of http://www.gofalconsports.com.


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Three great Senators dominated what has come to be called the Senate's "Golden Age of Oratory," from the 1830s to the 1850s. The legendary orator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts spoke for industrial New England. Henry Clay of Kentucky, the "Great Compromiser," represented the Western frontier. The Southerner John C. Calhoun of South Carolina defended states' rights and the institution of slavery. Yet all three represented the United States. Alternately feuding and cooperating, this "great triumvirate" helped forge major legislative agreements, culminating with the Compromise of 1850.
The compromise included the Fugitive Slave Act, which required Northern states to return escaped slaves to their owners. By supporting it, Webster defied his antislavery constituents in Massachusetts, sacrificing his political career. The Massachusetts Senator believed passionately that he should defend the interests of the whole nation.
"I wish to speak today, not as a Massachusetts man, nor as a Northern man, but as an American."
—Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts, March 7, 1850
"I owe a paramount allegiance to the whole Union—a subordinate one to my own State."
—Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky, July 22, 1850
Symbolic of the Senate's "Golden Age of Oratory," this image shows Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky presenting his compromise measures.
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A broadside publicizes outrage at the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act, which required the return of runaways.
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Five bills constituted the Compromise of 1850. The most controversial was the Fugitive Slave Act, which required that slaves who escaped to free states must be returned to their owners.
Records of the U.S. Senate, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
Senator Webster of Massachusetts prepared notes for his speech supporting the Compromise of 1850.
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Results vs. UNC-Pembroke (2008-02-19 14:30:00)
February 19, 2008
|Falcons Defeat Braves
|Tuesday, 19 February 2008
|Misenheimer, NC---Will Davis drove in five to lead Pfeiffer to a 9-4 win over UNC-Pembroke Tuesday afternoon in non-conference baseball action. Falcon starter Zack Strickland picked up his second win with seven strong innings on the mound. Pfeiffer is now 9-4 on the season.
Pembroke picked up an unearned run in the first to take a quick lead.
The Falcons came back in the third to tie the game on a Bryan Braxton RBI.
Coker hit a two-run home run for Pembroke in the fourth as the Braves took a 3-1 lead.
The Falcon bats exploded in the bottom of the fifth. A walk, single, walk, single, double and single led to four Falcon runs with Davis' two-run double the highlight.
Pembroke scored once in the sixth but Pfeiffer came back with four more in their half of the sixth. Davis again was the catalyst with a three-run home run.
Zack Strickland improved to 2-0 with seven strong innings on the mound. He gave up only three earned runs while striking out four. Brett Richardson pitched two scoreless innings in relief.
Pfeiffer will host Carson-Newman on Wednesday in a double-header starting at 1:00 pm.


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My Sasa sandals put me back in the game. I am a silversmith teacher who does a lot of standing/walking on a hard slate floor. The arthritis in my feet had gotten so severe that it was difficult to stand and walk while I taught. My podiatrist recommended a "rocker sole" type of shoe and I found MBT online. Since wearing my Sasa sandals I have been fairly pain free and very mobile.
I have already ordered another pair in bronze. Wish more color choices were offered and that the soles were the same color as the leather upper to give the sandals a more formal appearance.
I had thought that the ridge on the forefront of the footbed might be a dealbreaker, but it is not rigid and so I have get used to it after wearing them for a short while. They are supportive and very comfy.
I have been wearing MBT sandals (only brand of shoes that don't hurt) for the past 3 years after having multiple surgeries on both big toes for arthritis. SASA is my favorite style, and I have 4 pairs. Now I get compliments on my snazzy sandals, and they are very comfortable.
PS Please don't discontinue this style.
This is an attractive sandal with good comfort. I ordered the bronze and am very happy!
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