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06/05/15: CD on Songs Reviews "Lost"
CD on Songs has just posted a review for "Lost", the second track on Mary's Sailor Moon-inspired EP, Now The Spell Is Broken. Check out the review here!:
Thanks, CD! :D
New Performance: Weird, Fantastic & Sublime on 05/10/15 (part of ArtWeek Boston)
Mary is thrilled to have been invited to perform at "Weird, Fantastic & Sublime" at Oberon on Sunday, May 10th! The event will be "a live literary menagerie of New England area writers of speculative fiction", featuring live readings and appearances by Khadeja Merenkov, Kythryne Aisling, Gaia Weise, Amy Macabre, Athena Giles, Imogen Binnie, Ashley Almeida, DJ DayGlow, and more; hosted by K. Tempest Bradford, and produced by Kelsey Jarboe.
For this performance, Mary will play a 20-minute musical set, in which she will nerd out about both Mozart AND Sailor Moon!
The event is also part of ArtWeek Boston. Here are all of the details!:
WHEN: Sunday, May 10th @ 8:00pm (21+ w/ ID)
WHERE: Oberon (2 Arrow Street, Cambridge MA)
TICKETS: $15.00-$20.00 [ BUY TICKETS HERE ] (21+ w/ ID)
See you there!
Performance at Andrea Clearfield's Salon this Sunday, 03/29/15
WOOHOO! Mary is delighted to announce she will be returning to composer Andrea Clearfield's incredible Salon concert series this Sunday, March 29th in Philadelphia, PA! Mary will play two of her original vocal-and-piano compositions, and the evening will feature performances by an amazing line-up of musicians including Nancy Steltmann, John Bleuel, Linda Li-Bleuel, Bar Scott, Katherine Fahey, Burke Sampson, Diane Badie, Sojourne, Loop 2.4.3, Matt Davis, Peter Guadioso, Rich Rudin, Andrew Malanowicz, and even Boston's Jaggery!
The concert is RSVP-only; for more information please visit the Salon website.
Thanks and hope to see you in Philly ! <3
2/26/15: Press Page Updated: Reviews in The Boston Globe, New England Theatre Geek, and More
The press page has been updated with various articles and interviews, including new write-ups about Mary's compositions for the Wheelock Family Theatre production of Pinocchio.
Here are some quotes!
"[C]omposer and musical director Mary Bichner's delicate musical interludes...create an entrancing backdrop." -- The Boston Globe
"The composed incidental music by Mary Bichner...is a delight to the senses." -- New England Theatre Geek
More concerts and upcoming projects to be announced shortly -- please stay tuned! :)
Composer and Music Director of Wheelock Family Theatre's "Pinocchio" Jan 30th-Feb 22nd
Maryis excited to announce that she will be serving as composer and music director for Wheelock Family Theatre's new production of Pinocchio, directed by Steven Bogart, from Jan 30th to Feb 22nd. This re-telling is set in Japan and inspired by Kabuki, Noh and Bunraku theater.
In preparation for composing the score, since May of 2014 Mary has being studying Japanese classical composition with the incredible composer and shamisen/koto virtuoso Sumie Kaneko. Mary is also excited to announce that Sumie will be performing with us on shamisen in the musical ensemble for all dates except 2/4 through 2/8! The musical ensemble will also feature Mary on piano and flute, the amazing Christopher McClain on viola and the wonderful Molly Zenobia on percussion, as well as the awesome actor/cellist Jeff Song who will be playing his cello from stage while simultaneously acting in the play. The cast and crew are amazing and barring any snow emergencies the show opens this Friday -- we do hope you'll join us! <3
Tickets, dates, and other info can be found here: http://www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org/feature-performance.aspx
Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet at Arisia 1/17/15
Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet are thrilled to announce their next concert - a Sailor Moon-inspired musical set during the awesome Boston sci-fi/fantasy convention Arisia! The concert will take place on Saturday, January 17 @ 4:30pm in the Grand DE Ballroom of the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel (425 Summer Street, Boston MA). The ensemble will perform the contents of Mary's new Sailor Moon-inspired EP "Now The Spell Is Broken", as well as theme songs and instrumental music from the series specially arranged for double-viola string quartet. For this event, Planetary Quartet will feature the amazing line-up of Abby Swidler (violin), Christopher McClain (viola), Anna Stromer (viola) and Nick Dinnerstein (cello).
In order to attend the concert you must be registered for Arisia on Saturday (either via a day or weekend pass); here is info on registration!: http://www.arisia.org/Registration
And for general info on Arisia plus the rest of the convention's incredible schedule, check out their main page here!: http://www.arisia.org
Thanks so much and we can't wait to see you there! :)
Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet
(PS - If you are not in the Boston area but would like to see us at an anime/sci-fi event near you, feel free to write you favorite convention and let them know! :D We LOVE to travel and would love to perform in your city! <3)
11/10/14: Press for Now The Spell Is Broken EP
Here are some of the lovely things people around the web are saying about Mary's new Sailor Moon-inspired EP, Now The Spell Is Broken!:
Review on the Mary Sue
Review on MissDream.Org
Review on EvanMacIsaacDotCom (video review)
Now The Spell Is Broken was also on the Bandcamp bestsellers list in the classical category for the week of Oct 27th and the week of November 3rd.
Thank you one and all!
10/27/14: New EP, "Now The Spell Is Broken", released today
Hooray! "Now The Spell Is Broken", a new EP inspired by season 5 of the Sailor Moon anime, has been released today! You can listen to and/or purchase the album via Mary's band camp page, or by using the player below:
The four-track digital album features amazing performances by Planetary Quartet collaborators Abby Swidler (violin), Chris Baum (violin), Christopher McClain (viola), Anna Stromer (viola) and Nick Dinnerstein (cello); as well as special guest vocalist appearances by Singer Mali and Petaluma Vale. Mixed, mastered and co-produced by Peter Moore, with artwork by Kristilyn of Zombie Romance.
Thanks and hope you enjoy! <3
10/23/14: Guest Conducting for Gem Club during CMJ Sub-Pop Showcase at the Knitting Factory
On October 23rd, Mary is honored to be making a guest appearance with the incredible band Gem Club during their performance at the CMJ Sub-Pop Showcase! Mary will serve as guest conductor of a string trio alongside Gem Club lead singer/songwriter/pianist Christopher Barnes and cellist Kristen Drymala. The event will take place at the Knitting Factory (361 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 on Thursday, Oct 23rd @ 8:00pm (doors @ 7:30). Please visit the Gem Club website for more information, or click HERE to purchase tickets. See you there! :D
10/6/14: New EP, "Now The Spell Is Broken" coming on October 27th, 2014
Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet will release "Now The Spell Is Broken", a digital EP, on October 27th, 2014. The EP will be available for purchase via Mary's Bandcamp page, and will feature original musical works inspired by the anime Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon. Click HERE to listen to the first single, "Throw Stones"; and click HERE to watch the "Throw Stones" music video.
More info coming soon! <3
10/5/14: Performance at Poe Statue Unveiling on October 5th, 2014
Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet are delighted to be performing at the unveiling of Boston's brand new Edgar Allan Poe statue, commissioned by The Edgar Allan Poe Foundation and sculpted by Stefanie Rocknak!
WHEN: Sunday, October 5th @ 12:30pm (doors @ 12:00pm)
WHERE: Georgian Room @ Park Plaza Hotel (50 Park Plaza, Boston MA)
TICKETS: FREE (seating is limited to the first 400 guests - please arrive early!)
QUARTET PERFORMERS: Abby Swidler (violin), Christopher McClain (viola), Anna Stromer (viola), and Nick Dinnerstein (cello)
DETAILS: The ensemble will play two of Mary's Edgar Allan Poe-inspired compositions during the pre-unveiling program. The pre-unveiling program will feature sculptor Stefaine Rocknak, WBUR arts reporter Andrea Shea, professor and author Nadia Nurhussein, author Matthew Pearl, author Megan Marshall, independent scholar Rob Velella, director of the Boston Art Commission Karin Goodfellow, Poe Foundation of Boston chair Paul Lewis, and Poe Studies Association President Philip Edward Phillips. The statue unveiling itself will take place at 2pm in Poe Square, just a 3-minute walk from Boston Park Plaza. We hope you can join us! <3
"Meet the Instruments" Children's Concert at the Somerville Public Library on 09/28/14 (Presented by the Somerville Arts Council & Massachusetts Cultural Council)
How does a flute make its sound? Where did the piano get its name? Join Somerville composer and 2014 Somerville Arts Council grant recipient Mary Bichner as she shares fun facts about her favorite musical instruments as part of a lively, family-friendly concert! The program will consist of traditional children's songs, catchy radio hits re-imagined for acoustic instruments, and more!
WHEN: Sunday, September 28th @ 3:00pm
WHERE: Somerville Public Library - Main Branch (79 Highland Avenue, Somerville MA)
TICKETS: FREE (all ages!)
PERFORMERS: Mary Bichner (piano, guitar, vocals, flute, tambourine), Christohper McClain (viola, viola da gamba), and Tony Leva (upright bass, trumpet)
"Meet the Instruments" was made possible by a generous grant from the Somerville Arts Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council -- thanks SAC and MCC! <3
July 10th-August 10th: Arranger, Music Director and Band Leader for The Nora Theatre Company's Production of "Her Aching Heart"
Mary is delighted to be serving as the arranger, music director and band leader for The Nora Theatre Company's brand new production of Bryony Lavery's "Her Aching Heart", appearing at the Central Square Theater (450 Mass Ave, Cambridge MA) from July 10th through August 10th. Here's a synopsis!:
"Passion. Riding Crops. Nuns. Harriet and Molly just happen to be reading the same pulpy romance novel - Her Aching Heart. Transported by their imaginations into the Victorian world of the trashy tale, they embody the willful aristocrat, haughty Harriet Hellstone and the sweetly pure country maiden Molly Penhallow. A bodice-ripping affair ensues, filled with imaginatively absurd characters, swept up by passion and romance of historic proportions. With two actresses portraying every character - including the men who long for them - Bryony Lavery has crafted a satirical romantic potboiler, complete with songs and miracles, spoofing gender cliches and stereotypes with hysterical results."
The production will be directed by Lee Mikeska Gardner and stars Lynn Guerra as Harriet and Aimee Rose Ranger as Molly. Featuring new music composed by Veronica Barron, arrangements by Mary Bichner, and a host of live musicians including Rachel Panitch, Christopher McClain, Sue Buzzard and special guests.
Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.centralsquaretheater.org/season/14-15/her-aching-heart.html
Mary is looking forward to participating and performing in this amazing production! <3
JUNE SHOWS: For the Record on June 12th, PortConMaine on June 21st
Mary is excited to play not one but TWO shows with the amazing Planetary Quartet in June 2014!
First up will be an appearance at Jaggery's live album recording concert, "For the Record", at Club Oberon in Cambridge MA on Thursday, June 12th @8pm. Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet will open the evening with a 30-minute set of Mary's original works arranged for double-viola string quartet and vocalist. Tickets are $10 (standing) and $12 (seated), and can be purchased via this link at the Club Oberon website.
Then, on June 21st @12:00pm, Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet are thrilled to be musical guests of honor at PortConMaine 2014! The ensemble will be playing a Sailormoon-themed concert featuring the contents of Mary's forthcoming Sailor Moon-inspired EP (due out in August 2014) as well as theme songs, image songs, and instrumental pieces from the Sailor Moon anime specially arranged for double-viola string quartet. Click here for information on purchasing a registration badge for PortConMaine!
Hope to see you there! <3
Vitamin String Quartet rendition of "Home" on the Season Finale of Modern Family
Mary is honored to be part of the incredible Vitamin String Quartet collective. The string quartet arrangement of "Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros that Mary arranged for the Vitamin String Quartet has been selected as the soundtrack for the final scenes of the recent Modern Family episode, "The Wedding - Part 2". For a limited time, the entire episode is streamable courtesy of Hulu:
You can listen to the track in its entirety via this video link from the official VSQ YouTube page:
Congratulations Vitamin String Quartet and thank you for having Mary as part of your amazing collaborative! And thank you to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros for composing such a beautiful song! <3
05/04/14: Released today - "Alice's Evidence" EP now available (and Happy Birthday, Alice Liddell!)
It's here, hurrah! Just in time for Alice Liddell's birthday, Mary has released "Alice's Evidence", a brand new EP! "Alice's Evidence" features a (slightly abridged) dramatic reading of Chapter 12 of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, paired with a musical accompaniment composed by Bichner arranged for flute, violin, clarinet, cello and harpsichord. Head over to Mary's Bandcamp page or have a listen via the player below!:
"Alice's Evidence" was made possible by a grant from the Somerville Arts Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council (Mary Bichner - 2014 SAC Artist Fellowship Grant Recipient) and features an amazing cast including Singer Mali (Alice), Mika Cooper (Narrator), Tee Jay (King of Hearts), Edrie (Queen of Hearts), Jojo Lazar (White Rabbit), Rob Velella (Knave of Hearts), Peter Moore (Juryman), Molly Zenobia (Alice's Sister), Maria Johnson (flute), Warrick Moses (clarinet), Abby Swidler (violin), Nick Dinnerstein (cello) and very special guests the Jury Chorus: Sophia Cacciola, Michael J. Epstein, Allix Mortis, Ria, John Doherty, Ants Colney, David Brown, Jess Fox, Ian Adams, and Len Tower Jr. Thank you one and all! <3
The album art was created by visual artist Kristilyn of Zombie Romance, and features a portrait of each actor and musician drawn in the style of their Alice in Wonderland counterpart (click the thumbnails below for the full sized versions!):
Audio was recorded by Mary Bichner; and mixed/mastered by the wonderful Peter Moore.
To stream and/or purchase the digital EP, simply visit the following link: http://marybichner.bandcamp.com/album/alices-evidence
Thanks for listening and feel free to let Mary know your thoughts! Hope you enjoy! <3
04/01/14: New EP, "Alice's Evidence", to be released on 05/04/14
Classipop composer Mary Bichner is excited to announce the release of "Alice's Evidence", a new digital EP celebrating the Lewis Carroll classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, on Sunday, May 4th, 2014. The EP will feature a (slightly abridged) dramatic reading of Chapter 12 of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, paired with a musical accompaniment composed by Bichner arranged for flute, violin, clarinet, cello and harpsichord.
"Alice's Evidence" was made possible by a grant from the Somerville Arts Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council (Mary Bichner - 2014 SAC Artist Fellowship Grant Recipient). Thank you SAC & MCC! <3
The EP's voice actor cast features a veritable who's who of the Boston indie music scene including: Singer Mali of Jaggery as Alice, Edrie of Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys as The Red Queen, Mika Cooper of What Time Is It Mr. Fox? as the Narrator, Jojo Lazar of Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys as the White Rabbit, Peter Moore of Count Zero as the Juryman, Tee Jay of 92 Protons/Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys as the King of Hearts, solo artist Molly Zenobia as Alice's Sister, and more.
The album art is being created by visual artist Kristilyn of Zombie Romance, and will feature a portrait of each actor and musician drawn in the style of their Alice in Wonderland counterpart.
"Alice's Evidence" will be released on Sunday, May 4th, which is the birthday of "real-life Alice" Alice Liddell. The EP will be available in digital format via Bichner's Bandcamp page.
Stay tuned for more updates soon! :o)
03/07/14: Just Desserts wins Best Musical Score at the 2014 San Diego Film Awards
Thank you so much to the San Diego Film Awards for selecting Mary's musical scoring of the short film "Just Desserts" for this year's Best Musical Score! Many thanks to the cast, crew and production team of "Just Desserts" for inviting Mary to take part in such a wonderful film, and congratulations to fellow "Just Desserts" collaborator Caroline Amiguet for winning Best Actress for her gorgeous performance. Thank you, one and all! <3
03/06/14: Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet Performing at Anime Boston 03/22/14
Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet are SO excited to be performing a Sailor Moon-themed concert panel at this year's Anime Boston! The ensemble will perform the contents of Mary's forthcoming Sailor Moon-inspired EP (due out in early August 2014) as well as theme songs, image songs, and instrumental pieces from the Sailor Moon anime specially arranged for double-viola string quartet. Here are the details!:
WHEN: Saturday, March 22nd 2014 @ 4:30PM
WHERE: Anime Boston @ Hynes Convention Center (900 Boylston St, Boston MA)
TICKETS: Click HERE for registration info for AnimeBoston (all ages)
See you there, everyone! <3
03/01/14: Mary named March 2014 Somerville Artist of the Month
Mary is honored to have been selected as the March 2014 Somerville Artist of the Month by the Somerville Arts Council!
Click here to read Mary's Artist of the Month interview on the SAC website:
Thank you, Somerville Arts Council! <3
02/19/14: Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet to Perform as Musical Guests of Honor at PortConMaine 06/21/14
Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet are SO excited to be performing a Sailor Moon-themed concert as musical guests of honor at this year's PortConMaine! The ensemble will perform the contents of Mary's forthcoming Sailor Moon-inspired EP (due out in early August 2014) as well as theme songs, image songs, and instrumental pieces from the Sailor Moon anime specially arranged for double-viola string quartet. In the name of the moon, they will rock you!
06/21/14: Mary Bichner & Planetary Quartet at PortConMaine
WHEN: Saturday, June 21st 2014 (time TBA)
WHERE: PortConMaine @ the DoubleTree (363 Maine Mall Road, Portland ME)
TICKETS: Click HERE for registration info for the Con (all ages)
Hope to see you there! :o)
01/27/14: Somerville Arts Council Music Artist Fellowship Grant
Thank you so much to Somerville Arts Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council for selecting Mary for a 2014 Music Artist Fellowship Grant! Through the SAC and MCC's generosity, Mary is honored to be able to continue composing new works, planning new concerts, and recording new music releases within Somerville's vibrant and inspiring arts community. Mary is also in the process of planning a community benefit event in conjunction with the SAC & MCC -- more details coming soon!
Thank you so much to the Somerville Arts Council, Mass Cultural Council, and the beautiful Somerville arts community! <3
01/07/14: "Throw Stones" reviewed on Geekosystem (and tweeted by TheMarySue!) <3
Woohoo! Thank you so much to the lovely folks over at Geekosystem for this bodacious write up about "Throw Stones", Mary's art song inspired by the Sailormoon character Galaxia! Read the full article by clicking on the picture below:
The article was also radly retweeted by awesome girl geek culture blog The Mary Sue!:
And by the way, here are some more lovely "Throw Stones" write-ups from last year:
"Throw Stones" reviewed on Hunger TV
"Throw Stones" reviewed on Now This Sound Is Brave
"Throw Stones" reviewed on The Absolute
Thank you to one and all! <3 <3
12/20/13: Videos from Sailor Moon Shoujo Spectacular
HOORAY! Here are some lovely videos of Mary and her new double-viola string quartet ensemble, Planetary Quartet, performing at the Sailor Moon Shoujo Spectacular on Dec 1st. Performances include the Outer Senshi Transformation Theme, Route Venus, a live audience singalong of the Sailor Moon theme song, Finale (an original song based on the final episode of the TV series that will be on Mary's forthcoming Sailor Moon-inspired EP), Nehelenia Fukkatsu / Galaxia's Theme, and the Deathbusters Theme.
Here is a playlist containing all 6 videos!:
And here are the videos listed individually in handy dandy list format:
Thanks and hope you enjoy! <3
12/1/13: Sailor Moon Shoujo Spectacular
Mary is THRILLED to be performing during the Sailor Moon Shoujo Spectacular! at Cambridge's Club Oberon on Sunday, Dec 1st -- an evening curated by Jade Sylvan, Amy Macabre, Mary Bichner and Meff inspired by everyone's favorite magical girl anime, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon! Mary will be performing the contents of her forthcoming Sailor Moon-inspired EP (due out in early 2014), including her Galaxia-inspired Throw Stones, as well as image songs and instrumental pieces from the Sailormoon anime specially arranged for double-viola string quartet. The evening will also feature incredible performances by Jade Plays Anime Theme Songs on a Harmonium, Amy Macabre, Why Are Those Girls SO Loud, Fonda Feeling and Lesbian Tank Top. There will also be a costume contest, so be sure to come dressed in your anime finest! Kakko ii!! :)
Here are all of the kawaii details!:
12/01/13: Sailor Moon Shoujo Spectacular
WHEN: Sunday, December 1st @7:30pm [18+ w/ ID]
WHERE: Oberon (2 Arrow St., Cambridge MA)
TICKETS: $15 seated / $10 standing
BUY TICKETS ONLINE: http://americanrepertorytheater.org/events/show/sailor-moon-shoujo-spectacular
FACEBOOK INVITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/531298290296138/
Mata ne! <3
11/9/13: Performance at Mt. Auburn Cemetery with Triple Strung Trio and special guests
Mary is honored beyond measure to be performing at the historic and gorgeous Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA on Saturday, November 9th at 3pm. She'll be joined by the incredible Triple Strung Trio, as well as special guests violist Anna Stromer, singer/composer Mali Sastri, singer/composer Molly Zenobia and modern dancer Porcelain Dalya. The performance will take place in Bigelow Chapel, a breathtaking Alice-in-Wonderland-like castle filled with beautiful stained glass windows and stone walls that sing. Our lively program will consist of original classical-meets-pop works, and cherished repertoire with a modern indie twist. Plus, it's two days before Mary's birthday -- come celebrate!! :)
Here are all of the details!:
11/09/13: Mount Auburn Cemetery
WHEN: Saturday, November 9th @3pm [all ages]
WHERE: Bigelow Chapel @ Mount Auburn Cemetery (580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge MA)
TICKETS: $15 non-members / $10 members
BUY TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/mary-bichner/
FACEBOOK INVITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1451105918448907
Hope to see you there! <3
10/02/13: New Digital Single - Edgar Allan Poe's "The City in the Sea" for Piano, Cello and Narrator
What better way to kick off the Halloween season than to listen to Mary's new Edgar Allan Poe-inspired digital single, "The City in the Sea", released today! :) The track is a musical setting of Edgar Allan Poe's The City in the Sea for piano, cello, and narration.
The track is available for purchase and digital streaming via Mary's Bandcamp page, here's a link!:
Mary Bichner is an award-winning classipop composer with the bizarre musical superpowers of perfect pitch (the ability to recognize notes and chords by name upon hearing them played) and synesthesia (a neurological condition that causes Mary to "see" splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Called a "musical genius" by CBS News, and invited to Harvard University's prestigious neuroscience lab to be studied for her brain's unusual wiring, Mary creates richly-colored compositions that delight classical enthusiasts and indie-pop rockers alike.
Noted works include "To Helen", an aria setting of the celebrated Edgar Allan Poe poem for alto soloist and piano; "Leave the Earth Behind", a classical-meets-pop album featuring eleven art songs -- each written in a different sub-genre of pop -- for alto soloist, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, harpsichord, bass guitar, drum kit, string orchestra, flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, trumpet, and bassoon; and "Alice's Evidence", a suite of incidental music penned to accompany the dramatic reading of Chapter 12 of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland for alto soloist, harpsichord, flute, violin, clarinet, cello and narration.
Noted performances and appearances include: MTV Unplugged (conducting the Vitamin String Quartet for 30 Seconds to Mars), The Philadelphia Museum of Art (Art After 5 Series), Anime Boston (with Planetary Quartet), Boston's Club Oberon (ORG, Bent-Wit Cabaret), NYC's Galapagos Art Space (TALE), The Somerville Theatre (Dream Within a Dream: The Edgar Allan Poe Tour), acclaimed American composer Andrea Clearfield's musical salon, Boston's Davis Square Theatre (Encyclopedia Show), and Boston's Mount Auburn Cemetery (A Visit With Edgar Allan Poe).
In addition to creating her own compositions, Mary has arranged more the 25 pieces for the renowned L.A.-based Vitamin String Quartet, co-arranged 4 string quartet arrangements for 30 Seconds to Mars as part of their MTV Unplugged appearance, and composed lush orchestral accompaniments for a number of indie pop acts including Jaggery, Foolish Ida, and Grammy-award winning songwriter Scot Sax. She has also composed and arranged a number of film scores, musical theatre works and classical works on commission, all which can be found on her C.V. page.
In 2014, Mary was honored to receive a Somerville Arts Council Music Fellowship Grant and was named the SAC Somerville Artist of the Month for March 2014. She was also the recipient of a 2014 San Diego Film Award for her musical score of the short film, "Just Desserts".
2015 brings new commissions, new concerts, and new collaborations - please stay tuned!
Listed below are a sampling of Mary's albums, singles, and stand-alone pieces. All are available for streaming, purchase, and sometimes FREE download at her Bandcamp page: http://marybichner.bandcamp.com
Enjoy! :)
NOW THE SPELL IS BROKEN [Digital EP, released Oct 2014]
ALICE'S EVIDENCE [Digital EP, released May 2014]
THE CITY IN THE SEA [Digital Single, released October 2013]
THROW STONES [Digital Single, released August 2013]
TO HELEN [Digital Single, released January 2013]
LEAVE THE EARTH BEHIND [Full-Length Album, released November 2010]
UNPREDICTABLE [Digital Single, released July 2009]
More shows to be announced, please check back soon! <3
05/10/15: Performance during "Weird, Fantastic and Sublime" at Oberon; 03/29/15: Performance at composer Andrea Clearfield's Musical Salone; 01/30/15-0/22/15: Composer, Arranger, Music Director & Band Leader for "Pinocchio" at Wheelock Family Theatre; 01/17/14: Performance during Arisia at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel; 10/5/14: Edgar Allan Poe Statue Unveiling @ Boston Park Plaza Hotel; 09/28/14: "Meet the Instruments" Children's Concert at the Somerville Public Library (sponsored by the Somervilel Arts Council); 07/10/14-8/10/14: Arranger, Music Director & Band Leader for "Her Aching Heart" at Central Square Theater; 06/21/14: Performance at PortConMaine; 06/12/14: "For the Record" at Club Oberon; 03/22/14: Performance at Anime Boston; 12/1/13: "Shoujo Spectacular" at Club Oberon; 11/9/13: Performance at Mount Auburn Cemetery; 9/15/13 & 9/19/13: "Off-Color Cabaret" at Oberon; 08/20/14: Performance at Cloud Club for ORG: Colors; 7/20/13: Performance at Outside the Box Festival; 05/04/13: "Poetry and Performance Art: A Cross-Genre Collaboration"at the Massachusetts Poetry Festival; 04/28/13: Performance at composer Andrea Clearfield's musical salon; 02/28/13: "Beck Song Reader" at the Somerville Theatre; 02/13/13: "Lunar Labyrinth" at Oberon; 01/23/13: Performance @ Gallery 263; 11/19/12: "Encyclopedia: The Visual Spectrum of Colors" at Davis Square Theatre; 10/27/12: "A Visit With Edgar Allan Poe" at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
|"Song Review: 'Lost' from 'Now The Spell Is Broken' [Digital EP]"
|CD on Songs
|"Bichner expertly wields a triad of musical superpowers in 'Lost'."
|"Review: Pinocchio @ Wheelock Theatre"
|New England Theatre Geek
|"The composed incidental music by Mary Bichner...is a delight to the senses."
|"Review: Pinocchio @ Wheelock Theatre"
|The Boston Globe
|"[C]omposer and musical director Mary Bichner's delicate musical interludes...create an entrancing backdrop."
|"Review: Now the Spell Is Broken [EP]"
|The Mary Sue
|"It's heartbreaking, and beautiful, and great to sing in the shower when you're home alone (what?)."
|"Interview: Music of the (Aching) Heart"
|Central Square Theater
|Interview with Rebecca Joy and Veronica Barron on serving as the music director/arranger
for The Nora Theatre Company's "Her Aching Heart".
|"Review: Her Aching Heart @ Central Square Theater"
|The Arts Fuse
|"...the score by Veronica Barron [is] flawlessly played by a four-person orchestra under the direction
of Mary Bichner. Their instrumentals and occasional choral music supply witty, jazzy, lyrical
punctuation to the action...in line with Bichner's unerring musicality."
|"Interview: Somerville Artist of the Month [March 2014]"
|Somerville Arts Council
|Interview with the Somerville Arts Council for the March 2014 Somerville Artist of the Month award.
|"Review: Throw Stones [Digital Single]"
|The Absolute
|"Formerly of the ambitious chamber-pop band Box Five, Mary Bichner is continuing to
prove herself as an unstoppable musical force as a solo artist."
|"Review: Throw Stones [Digital Single]"
|Hunger TV
|"...once you've heard her latest single 'Throw Stones' you too will be captivated by her
haunting melodies and mesmerising vocals that combine to form one wonderfully dreamy classipop hit."
|Best Musical Score - "Just Desserts"
|San Diego Film Awards
|SAC Artist of the Month - March 2014
|Somerville Arts Council
|SAC Artist Fellowship Grant - Music
|Somerville Arts Council


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Enter a new world! The Jurassic era world with Monolophosaurus. This meat-eating dinosaur shows off the fancy crest that gives it its name.
- Wild Safari Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life were created for the dinosaur lover in all of us.
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So far the Spanish papers say that Ferrero, Corretja, Costa and Moya will be in the DC in Sevilla Feb 7-9 vs. Belgium
Balcells will not be playing doubles w Alex because he didn't do very well so far this season but he may participate in future rounds
So Costa will be Alex's doubles partner although they are not counting out Carlos
The only real fixed player is Juanqui who has shown great form this year in Sydney and in AO QF
During this round they'll be playing in a brand new facility seating 5,000 people and which they hope can be used for Olympic Games 2012 [competing vs Madrid!]
The surface will be clay and the Belgian players will be Malisse, Vliegen, and the Rochus bros
During this round of the DC, there will be a special Homage to Arantxa Sanchez Vicario!
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Enjoy a photo journal from another Santorini Blue M3 european delivery, with photos from BMW Welt, Munich, Porsche Museum and the Nurburgring.
An M3POST member shares with us his journal from a recent BMW european delivery trip where he picked up his BMW Individual Santorini Blue E92 M3 Coupe.
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If you follow my blog you will probably already know that my 2011 Alpine White E92 M3 (along with my 1999 Estoril Blue M3) was destroyed by the storm surged caused by Superstorm Sandy in October of 2012.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. A hurricane destroys my cars? Well, I certainly … CONTINUED
Exclusive new Limited Edition BMW M3 Coupé and Convertible models are coming to the UK from March this year. These special interpretations of the legendary high-performance 3 Series are available in a strictly limited, and suitably patriotic, colour palette of Imola Red, Mineral White or Santorini Blue.
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Have a look at a rare BMW Individual color – Santorini Blue. This Santorini Blue E92 M3 coupe recently showed up on the lot of a UK dealership. It looks especially sharp with the ZCP competition package and interior contrast stitching.


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Open since: August Location: Rick Tanner's Grille & Bar is located in Buford Village, a hub for shops, restaurants and other businesses, near the intersection of Hamilton Mill Road and Buford Highway in Buford. The Buford restaurant is the second Tanner's opened in the past year. The first was in Cumming. On the menu Tanner's Texas beer chili - Piping hot chili under a layer of Wisconsin cheese topped with sour cream and diced onions, $3 for a cup and $4 for a bowl Chicken salad croissant - Tanner's chunky tender chicken breast salad mounded high on a fresh, fluffy baked croissant and topped with melted Wisconsin cheddar and jack cheeses, $8 Dutch apple - A Tanner's original of a marinated grilled chicken breast topped with cinnamon apples and Wisconsin cheeses and served on a bed of rice, $12 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Owners: Rick Tanner's Bar & Grill in Buford is a joint venture for Cumming resident Rick Tanner, who started the restaurant brand in 1986, sold it a couple years later and then reacquired the rights to the name in 2000, along with his longtime friend, Gainesville resident Mike "CT" Chartrand, and his nephew, Jeremy Heeren. Atmosphere: "Everybody that comes in has got a Tanner's story," Chartrand said. Indeed, at least three customers dining at the Buford restaurant Monday mentioned eating at a Tanner's location in the past. "The stories they tell are just endless," said Tanner, who estimated more than half of the restaurant's customers have eaten at one of the previous locations in the late 1980s and early 1990s. "People come in and they don't even look at the menu to order." The Buford location offers booth, regular and high-top table seating in addition to stools placed around the bar. A banquet room in the rear of the establishment seats 20 to 30 people, while three tables are set up just outside the restaurant for outdoor dining. Menu: "Seventy percent of what we sell is from our original menu back in 1986," Chartrand said. That includes the original, self-basted rotisserie chicken Tanner's is known for, as well as the deep-fried, golden brown chicken fingers. "Twenty percent of what comes out of the kitchen has a chicken finger on it," Chartrand said. He suggested dipping the fingers in the restaurant's special honey mustard. But before customers dig in to their entree selections, they might consider Tanner's No. 1 appetizer, the cheesy chicken lips fried egg rolls stuffed with fresh rotisserie chicken, Wisconsin cheeses and cream cheese and served with a queso cheese sauce. Also topping the list of customer favorites are the slow-roasted barbecue pork ribs. In addition to menu items, Chartrand said Tanner's a has a thick book of recipes used for daily specials, anything from chicken spinach lasagna, a fall favorite, to Texas-style brisket, a popular selection with the Sunday afternoon crowd. Things you might not know: Plans are in the works for Tanner's to begin brewing its own beer by next summer. Rick Tanner's son, Nick, has been brewing his own beer in his home for about six years.
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How to Write Emails That Get Opened Every Time Link Building | Advanced SEO
Looking to increase your email open rates? Implementing these few simple tips could result in significant gains.
All Links are Not Created Equal: 10 Illustrations on Search Engines' Valuation of Links
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Looking to increase your email open rates? Implementing these few simple tips could result in significant gains.
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Should you always act on a link removal request, and what action should you actually take?
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With Google crushing the SEO schemes and easy tactics one by one via manual and algorithmic penalties, I believe that the time for SEOs to embrace new technologies and pay for content promotion and audience engagement is upon us.
The entire online marketing industry is still up in arms after Matt Cutts's post on his blog title: The Decay and Fall of Guest Blogging for SEO. Guest Blogging was one of the last horizons that people considered safe for "White Hat" link building. So what now? Is guest blogging truly dead?
This article was inspired by Geoff Livingston's poignant post "8 Myths of the Zombie Content Apocalypse," published on copyblogger as a reaction to the recent buzz around a phenomenon called "content shock." It's a principle that introduces basic economics to content marketing — there are only so many eyeballs, and they can consume only so much content. What's ironic is that there is a real relationship between the content shock concept and the pervasiveness of scaled guest blogging for links.
Are you trying to get more customers to your website? Do you want to create more buzz online? If you said yes to these two questions - then this blog post is for you.
Google+ provides a multitude of benefits for individuals and companies looking to promote unique content and help better optimize their website for organic search. But when most small-to-medium sized business owners think of using social media or having a content marketing strategy, Google+ is forgotten and almost always left behind.
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Guest blogging, broken link building and good outreach does help but I had to do something extraordinary to bring quality links that point back to my client's website. I tried something that really works well for me; not only I get some good links from quality websites but also managed to get considerable reputation and connections with other peers in the industry.


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Malachy's Prophecies – The Last 10 Popes
Born in 1094 A.D. at Armagh, Ireland, Saint Malachy is also known as: Maolmhaodhog ua Morgair; Maol Maedoc; and Malachy O'Morgair. He died as he himself predicted, on November 2, 1148 at Clairvaux, France. Malachy was canonized the first Irish Saint in the Catholic Church by Pope Clement III in 1190 A.D.
The correspondence between the prophecies of Saint Malachy and the Mayan Calendar (whose 'long count' ends in 2012) are alarming, to put it mildly. Why did the ancient Mayan or pre-Maya choose December 21st, 2012 A.D., as the end of their Long Count calendar?
The Malachy Prophecies were first published in 1595, by a Benedictine monk & historian named Arnold de Wyon, who found them 5 years earlier in the Vatican archives. Arnold recorded them in his book, entitled: 'Lignum Vitæ'.
1. The Burning Fire. PIUS X. 1903-1914. This Pope showed a burning passion for spiritual renewal in the Church.
2. Religion Laid Waste (Religio Depopulata). BENEDICT XV. 1914-1922. Unfortunately, this was true. During this Pope's reign saw Communism move into Russia where religious life was laid waste, and World War I with the death of millions of Christians who were carnage in Flanders Field and elsewhere.
3. Unshaken Faith. PIUS XI. 1922-1939. This Pope faced tremendous pressure from fascist and sinister powers in Germany and Italy, but he was an outspoken critic of Communism and Fascism which enraged Hitler.
4. An Angelic Shepherd. PIUS XII. 1939-1958. This Pope had an affinity for the spiritual world and received visions which have not been made public. Peter Bander says Pius XII "has emerged as one of the great Popes of all time," and he "was in the truest sense of the word an Angelic Pastor to the flock…"
5. Pastor and Mariner. JOHN XXIII. 1958-1963. " Pastor et Nauta" or "Pastor and sailor". John was a pastor to the world, much beloved, and the Patriarch of Venice. The connection to "mariner" is thus remarkable. According Peter Bander in The Prophecies of Malachy (TAN Books and Publisher, 1969) during the conclave which was to elect John XXIII in 1958, a certain Cardinal from the United States, (Cardinal Spellman of New York) evidently having taken Malachy's forecast that the next pope would be "pastor and mariner" literally, rented a boat, filled it with sheep and sailed up and down the Tiber.
6. Flower of Flowers. "Flos Florum" PAUL VI. 1963-1978. Paul's coat-of-arms depicts three fleurs-de-lis, corresponding to Malachy's prophecy. His coat of arms included three fleurs-de-lis (iris blossoms). At the popular and controversial site of Garabandal in Spain, a seer named Conchita Gonzalez once noted: "The Blessed Virgin said in 1962 that there will only be two more popes after Paul VI."
7. Of the Half Moon. "De Medietate Lanae," or "from the half moon" JOHN PAUL I. 1978-1978. John Paul I was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, when there was a half moon. He reigned 33 days, that is, about one month, when he died, although many think he was murdered. He was the 109th Pope – is "De Medietate Lunae" (Of the Half Moon). The corresponding pope was John Paul I (1978-78), who was born in the diocese of Belluno (beautiful moon) and was baptized Albino Luciani which means white light, such as that given off by the half-moon in Malachy s prophecy. He became pope on August 26, 1978, when the moon appeared exactly half full. It was in its waning phase. He died the following month, soon after an eclipse of the moon.
8. The Labor of the Son. "De Medietate Lunae" JOHN PAUL II. 1978-2005. Amazingly, Pope John Paul II was the only pope who was both born the day of an eclipse of the sun, and entombed the day the sun was eclipsed.
One of Malachy's strangest predictions concerned the pope who would follow 'De Medietate Lunae'. He is designated as 'De Labore Solis', or 'from the toil of the sun'. Applied to John Paul II, this phrase reveals nothing less than a double prophecy. John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla), the first non-Italian elected in 456 years, was a native of Krakow, Poland. Krakow is the city where, in the 15th and 16th centuries, Copernicus 'toiled'; for years to prove his heretical theory that the earth revolved around the sun. Many of Malachy s interpreters also suggested that the 'sun' reference indicated a young pope. Fifty-eight years old at the time of his election, John Paul II was the youngest pope in over a century.
9. The Glory of the Olive. The Order of St. Benedict has said this Pope will come from their order. It is interesting that Jesus gave his apocalyptic prophecy about the end of time from the Mount of Olives. This Pope will reign during the beginning of the tribulation Jesus spoke of. The 111th prophesy is "Gloria Olivae" (The Glory of the Olive). The Order of Saint Benedict has claimed that this pope will come from their ranks. Saint Benedict himself prophesied that before the end of the world his Order, known also as the Olivetans, will triumphantly lead the Catholic Church in its fight against evil. Traditionally, the olive branch has been associated with peace, but in both the Old and New Testaments it also serves as an emblem for the Jews. Putting the two together, some commentators believe that the reign of this pope will be a peaceful one during which the prophesied conversion of the Jews will take place. Several ex-Jews are said to be highly placed in the Catholic Church now. And, it is noteworthy that the previous Benedict (XV) was a pope obsessed with peace. Some others say, he will lead all faithful followers of the Lord Jesus to martyrdom and others say that he will tear down the walls of the Vatican, auctioning off all the objects within, in order to feed and enlighten those in the 3rd World who have not yet heard the Gospel of Christ.
10. PETER THE ROMAN – The 112th prophesy states: "In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End." The last pope may just cut Catholics loose from unity and the papacy, causing total disruption and confusion. See Saint Francis of Assissi's 13th century prophecy below. It is believed the next pope will
Will "The Glory of the Olive" be the last Pope?
The problem with the prophecies as listed in The Prophecies of St. Malachy, published by the Thomas A. Nelson, a Catholic Publishing House, is that Malachy's original works listed only 111 Popes, not 112, as given in the TAN version of the prophecies. Sometime between the first and subsequent printings the 112th, Petrus Romanus, was added to Malachy's prophecy. It was added after the 1820 publication of the prophecies.
The lightning touched the roof of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest Catholic churches, hours after Benedict XVI's shock announcement. This striking image was captured by photographer Filippo Monteforte. Filippo said "I took the picture from St. Peter's Square while sheltered by the columns. It was icy cold and the rain was falling in sheets. When the storm started, I thought that lightning might strike the rod, so I decided it was worth seeing whether – if it DID strike – I could get the shot at exactly the right moment." Armed with a 50mm lens, Filippo waited. And waited. More than two hours. And then it happened. Twice. "The first bolt was huge and lit up the sky, but unfortunately I missed it. I had better luck the second time, and was able to snap a couple of images of the dome illuminated by the bolt."


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On Wednesday, the state of North Dakota joined several power cooperatives in filing a lawsuit against the Attorney General of the neighboring state of Minnesota over Minnesota's restrictions on emissions from out-of-state electricity generators. The law involved in the controversy, Minnesota's Next Generation Energy Act (NGEA), was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by then-Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2007.
A July 21, 2010 memo by John Holdren, director of the Office of Science and Technology and Peter Orzag, director of the Office of Management and the Budget, said that $450 billion, or about three percent of the nation's GDP, would be spent by public and private sources for research and development with a priority on "solar energy, next-generation biofuels, and sustainable green buildings and building retrofit technologies."
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, Cybercast News Service (CNS) obtained a copy of the memo, which was directed to all executive branch heads of departments and agencies in developing budget priorities. The communication also demands that "understanding, adapting to and mitigating the impacts of global climate change" be a budget priority, as well as insisting that agencies should
prioritize research for measuring, reporting and verifying greenhouse gas emissions. Support, within coordinated interagency investments in the U.S. Global Change Research Program, an integrated and continuing National Climate Assessment of climate change science, impacts, vulnerabilities, and response strategies, including mitigation and adaptation.…
Agencies should pursue transformational solutions to the Nation's practical challenges, and budget submission should therefore explain how agencies will support long-term, visionary thinkers proposing high-risk, high-return (or "potentially transformative") research.
With the discovery of huge oil fields off the coast of Brazil in the fall of 2007 came estimates of just what impact they would have on Brazil's already booming economy. Prior to the discovery of "pre-salt" reserves estimated to be the size of Florida and in excess of 120 billion barrels, Brazil's economy was already considered to be the 7th largest in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the CIA.
But as the resources are developed, to many observers Brazil is a cinch to take over 6th place by replacing Great Britain in the size of its economy. It's economy in 2004 was one-third that of Great Britain's but by 2007 it had grown to half. With the great recession costing the United Kingdom 20 percent of its GDP between 2007 and 2010, and Brazil's continuing to grow apace by nearly 52 percent, the IMF now estimates that Brazil will take over 6th place by the end of this year.
The technological challenges facing Petrobas, Brazil's main oil producer, are immense. In order to reach the oil, it will have to drill through four miles of ocean and rocks and a thick layer of salt. And then retrieving it and turning it into a profitable revenue stream will be the next challenge. Brazil's politicians are already calling it "the pot of gold at the bottom of the ocean" and are considering how the revenues might be used to further the government's endless list of priorities.
The September 15 report from the National Petroleum Council expressed surprise at how much has changed just since their "Hard Truths" report of 2007 that domestic energy development was falling behind escalating demand. The "Hard Truths" report stated that although "the world is not running out of energy resources … there are accumulating risks to continuing expansion of oil and natural gas production … [which] create significant challenges to meeting projected total energy demand." As a result, the concept of "Energy Independence" is "not realistic in the foreseeable future" and therefore "the United States must moderate the growing demand for energy."
In NPC's letter to Secretary of Energy Steven Chu introducing the latest study, chairman James Hackett said
Extraordinary events have affected energy markets in the years since the NPC reported on the "Hard Truths" about energy in 2007. That study concluded that the world would need increased energy efficiency and all economic forms of energy supply.
This is still true today, but since then, significant technology advances have unlocked abundant natural gas and oil resources. These greatly expanded resources have already benefited our country economically. Increased supplies of natural gas have resulted in lower prices and helped revitalize many U.S. industries.
Writing in the Washington Post on Friday, Daniel Yergin, author of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power (which was adapted into a mini-series by PBS in 1992) explored the shift of oil's epicenter from the Middle East to the Western Hemisphere, expressing his surprise that "what appeared to be irreversible is being reversed." He explains:
The new energy axis runs from Alberta, Canada, down through North Dakota and South Texas, past a major new discovery off the coast of French Guyana to huge offshore deposits found off Brazil.
The transformation is happening not as part of some grand design or major policy effort, but almost accidentally. This shift was not planned — it is a product of a series of unrelated initiatives and technological breakthroughs that, together, are taking on a decidedly hemispheric cast.
The virtual explosion in oil extraction taking place in North Dakota is detailed here with records of oil production through the technology of fracking being set every month. The oil sands in Canada are so vast that the present production of 1.5 million barrels per day could double by the year 2020, making Canada the fifth largest producer of oil behind Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and China. And the "pre-salt" resources just discovered offshore in Brazil through advances in reading seismic signals indicate that Brazil's potential oil reserves are so large that that country could be exporting 5 million barrels of oil daily by 2020.
As an investigation unfolds over a controversial U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantee program, another "green" loan recipient lingers at the brink of financial collapse. Massachusetts energy firm Beacon Power Corporation, which develops "flywheel-based" energy storage systems, filed for bankruptcy Sunday after receiving a $43 million Energy Department loan guarantee in August 2010 — only months after taxpayers were put on the hook for a $535 million loan guarantee granted to the now-defunct solar energy company Solyndra.
Beacon Power's bankruptcy filing arrived just two days after the White House ordered a 60-day "independent analysis" of the DOE's loan program, where officials will evaluate and improve the monitoring process to "ensure" that government leaders are being "strong stewards of taxpayer dollars."
In August 2010, the Treasury Department's Federal Financing Bank awarded Beacon Power the loan guarantee to finance a new energy storage plant in Stephentown, New York. But the company claims a run of bad fortune has burdened its financial standing, especially after it was delisted by the Nasdaq following an 80-percent plunge in its shares this year. "The current economic and political climate, the financing terms mandated by DOE, and Beacon's recent delisting notice from Nasdaq have together severely restricted Beacon's access to additional investments through the equity markets," CEO F. William Capp alleged in papers filed during Sunday's bankruptcy proceedings.
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is probing a $730 million conditional loan commitment to Severstal, a Russian company operating mainly in the steel and mining industry. Writing to Energy Secretary Steven Chu, the California Congressman questioned whether Severstal North America, a subsidiary of the powerhouse Russian manufacturer, should benefit from public financing to improve and expand facilities in Dearborn, Michigan.
The North American division of the company has struggled to penetrate the U.S. steel market, and it sold three of its U.S. mills in March. Consequently, Severstal North America received a conditional loan approval from the U.S. Energy Department in July to help retool and expand its factory in Dearborn.
Severstal is owned and controlled by Alexei Mordashov, who is worth $18.5 billion and is one of the wealthiest people in the world, according to Forbes magazine. In Issa's letter, he asked Secretary Chu why taxpayer money is needed when "announcements made by Severstal during the loan consideration process indicated that the company had ample means to carry out the project."
Researchers claim to have discovered vast untapped oceans of geothermal energy they say could replace coal and other so-called fossil fuels as primary U.S. energy sources.
With funding from Google's philanthropic division, Google.org, the Geothermal Laboratory at Southern Methodist University (SMU) recently completed a study on geothermal potential in the continental United States. The grant money enabled SMU to include "tens of thousands of new thermal data points" to construct the most accurate subterranean heat flow map to date. SMU scientists estimate U.S. potential at nearly three million megawatts of power, an amount more than adequate to supply current domestic electricity needs.
Unleashing geothermal energy requires drilling several miles beneath the Earth's surface to unlock heat trapped in the crust. Well operators inject water in a continuous loop into fractures formed by the drilling process. As the water heats up, it is piped back to the surface where the steam drives an electricity-generating turbine. Google.com quotes Secretary of Energy Steven Chu extolling the virtues of geothermal as a reliable form of energy because "the earth is going to be hot. You can bank on it, [so] you can consider the energy source effectively in unlimited supply."
Almost eight months after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami struck Japan, killing or injuring more than 25,000, the death toll from radiation exposure at Japan's storm-ravaged Fukushima Daiiche nuclear power plant stands at zero. Gregory Jaczko, chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, admitted as much on Monday in Washington during a roundtable discussion entitled "Fukushima: Lessons Learned," an event sponsored by Georgetown University and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
When a reporter from CNSNews.com asked him about radiation exposure deaths, Jaczko first jokingly tried to pass the question off to another panel expert but then acknowledged, "There have been no fatalities that we're aware of that are directly related to radiation exposure." He went on to explain that some workers received abnormally high levels of radiation after the disaster both at the plant and through contact with contaminated water, but "nothing that is going to lead to an immediate loss of life."
These results prove what experts have predicted since the quake and tidal wave hit Japan's Pacific coast in March: No one would die from radiation as a result of the incident.
California has enacted the nation's first cap-and-trade program, designed to provide financial incentives to companies to help curb greenhouse-gas emissions. After an exhausting eight-hour meeting last Thursday with union leaders, industry representatives, and various supporters and opponents of the plan, the California Air Resources Board voted unanimously to implement the first state-administered system that would stick a price tag on carbon emissions and permit the state's industries to trade carbon credits. The plan is an integral component of the state's ambitious 2006 global-warming law, signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, which looks to slash emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
The new air regulations will commence in 2013, and then only for the state's largest carbon emission entities, typically electrical utility companies and large industrial plants; the program will expand in 2015 to include 85 percent of "pollution" emitters. The plan will first institute a cap on emissions, and then allow businesses that are under their carbon limit to sell their excesses to companies that have exceeded their carbon allowance. Businesses will have an initial requirement to pay 10 percent of their credits, and they will be able to purchase carbon offsets, which will comprise emission containment projects such as investments in forestry, to comply with eight percent of their annual emission obligations.
State officials expect other state and federal officials to observe the California model, hoping that similar programs — or, as they would prefer, a national program — will be employed throughout the country. "When Washington considers how to address climate change, as I think it will, California's climate plan will serve as a role model for the national program," asserted Stanley Young, the board's spokesman.


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Squaids is a rare form of the HIV virus that was mutated into a strain that squirrels can acquire. Squaids is an epidemic that is plaguing and killing many innocent squirrels. If someone comes in contact with an infected host they risk the potential of getting it also. If someone gets squaids, they may grow a tail and/or feel the need to climb trees at inconvenient times.
Avoiding can be a very easy task if you are educated. The Symptoms of a squirrel are quite distinct. Some of them include but do not limit to: rage, foaming mouth, spasms, twitches, evil stare downs, and mutation. All symptoms in the long run result in death. If you come in contact with an infected host, do not look into its eyes and walk backwards slowly.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where no escape is possible, there is one solution, get in water. Squirrels with squaids are absolutely terrified of water. Another sign of squirrels being near is butterflies. Run to water if you even think about butterflies.


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Just watched this video response to my Dubstep Guitar video, a great introduction to the basics of dubstep piano, as well as quite a concise description of the origins of Dubstep.
It's great to see more people performing their drops with live instruments rather than simply programming them. It adds a certain je-ne-sais-quoi, you know?


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Went to see Jim last night at a clinic, was really good about 50 ppl in there so had a great view and was really close to see what he was doing. At the begginging of the night I was confused, sat downstairs with a few beers and we recognise someone it looks similar to Jim but we thought no he wouldnt just walk around the bar. So anyway I go the toilet and the same person walks out I just give a usually nod to say hi. In the toilets im speaking to a guy from Dawsons who set up the clinic and says "Its not every day you walk past Jimmy Chamberlain in the toilets is it?" I was shocked that it was him just walking round with us folks. Stayed talking to this guy and he says that he heard from Jim himself there is gunna be a new Pumkins record out :D, THE PUMKINS ARE GETTING BACK TOGETHER. So anyway I ran out trying to speak to Jim but he had gone upstairs to get ready I was gutted. The clinic then was awesome he played along to a few songs from his own complex album and 1 Zwan song. He told us alot which I totally agreed with. Later I spoke to him and got a few things signed, the only bad thing was a guy I go the same college as won an A custom cymbal in the raffle :S
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Reforestation monitoring and seedling survival rates for 2011
(November 17, 2011). Approximately 16 weeks after planting, MBF has returned to our reforestation sites to observe how the seedlings are adapting to their new environment. Once again, this field work is being led by Pablo Jaramillo, with help from Tacho and Gerardo from Alternare, Lalo and Teo (students from UNAM) and Agustín, Victor and Magdaleno who are from the community of El Rincón.The team set out to determine seedling survival rates in four reforested sites as well as the experimental plot. The experimental plot consisted of sites where an organic soil amendment was applied to determine its influence on tree survival rates. Additionally, trees from 2 different sources are being evaluated to determine if trees produced locally adapt better than trees brought in from a commercial nursery. After the rainy season, our preliminary results show that the locally produced trees have a survival rate of 100% while trees from the commercial nursery have a survival rate of 98%. In addition to monitoring survival rates inside the experimental plot, the team also monitored sites that were reforested in the 2011 season. Survival rates determined in these sites outside the experimental plot show similar trends. Two sites where only trees from local nurseries were planted have survival rates between 95-97 % while two sites where only trees from the commercial nursery were included have survival rates between 90-93%. The remaining reforested sites will be monitores as well to detetmine if these preliminary trends are also seen elsewhere. Pablo and his colleagues havealso noted that seedlings across the different sites are adapting differently, as the trees produced locally have a more intense green color and have an overall healthier appearance than the trees brought from a commercial nursery. If the tree seedlings from the community nurseries show a higher survival rate for the remainder of the season, it is likely that MBF will increase the number of seedlings purchased from these nursuries in future reforestation projects.


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5 people shot during 21st birthday party in Mass.
A woman shot in the chest and a man struck in the leg were taken to the hospital by ambulance; all of their injuries do not appear life-threatening
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LOWELL, Mass. — Police say five people have been treated for gunshot wounds after a conflict at a 21st birthday party in Massachusetts erupted in gunfire.
The shootings occurred at the party at a home in Lowell at about 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Capt. Kelly Richardson says three men and two women were hurt. She says their injuries do not appear life-threatening.
A woman shot in the chest and a man struck in the leg were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Three other victims were brought to the hospital in private vehicles.
No names or ages were immediately available.
Neighbors say they thought they heard fireworks before realizing it was gunfire. One neighbor told The Sun of Lowell he heard seven gunshots in succession.
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Daily Slice: The Stuffed Artichoke Grandma Slice at Nonna's LES Pizzeria
I was pleasantly surprised when I laid eyes on Nonna's LES stuffed-artichoke creation. The base, a grandma slice topped with house-made fresh mozzarella and just enough creamed spinach is excellent on its own, plenty garlicky, light, and crisp. To be sure, I did wonder how to go about eating the artichoke, which is stuffed with ricotta and topped with a strip of roasted red pepper — until I was offered a knife and fork. More


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Last Batch of Black Slaves Reaches Israel
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.—Martin Luther King, Jr. Washington, DC, August 28, 1963
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Hanna Columbus Discovers Africa
I was truly surprised and strikingly amused to discover that American have coined the term "Jewish Princess." If commenting on the actual terms used in Hebrew toward the same creatures, ADL lawyers will close this website on the spot. Let me soften that into "meddlers" and "manipulators."
Falash Mura and Beta Israel
Many years ago, as a young IDF officer, I got special instructions how to deal with Ethiopian soldiers. I had a Samaritan soldier, but no Ethiopians, thus I couldn't judge the accuracy of the descriptions in the text, except for categorizing it on the spot as racist in the extreme, completely unquotable.
An explosive topic, the resources and language used towards Ethiopian Jews have changed along the years. The term "Falash Mura" was banished, "Beta Israel" never caught in Israel; how can they be the House of Israel? "Ethiopians" is the term currently considered as politically correct. Early publications regarding their dubious origins have disappeared, except for two sources.
It was a typical Jewish War. Nothing was likely to happen until Barbara Ribakove Gordon discovered Africa and got American Jews funding to bring the 100th Lost Tribe out of the original 12, back to Zion.
"OK, bring them," Zion said, unable to say no to a couple of dollars and strong working arms. "Freebie slaves! Great!"
Later on, a 1999 study by Lucotte and Smets studied the DNA of 38 unrelated Beta Israel males living in Israel and 104 Ethiopians living in regions located north of Addis Ababa and concluded "the distinctiveness of the Y-chromosome haplotype distribution of the Beta-Israel from conventional Jewish populations and their relatively greater similarity in haplotype profile to non-Jewish Ethiopians are consistent with the view that the Beta Israel people are descended from ancient inhabitants of Ethiopia and not the Levant." Other studies reached similar conclusions. Despite this, the Halakha ruling issued by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef still holds.
Mossad's Slave Trading
In contrast to the discrepancies regarding their Jewishness, there is no doubt about the link between Beta Israel and the Falash Mura. Both groups acknowledge that Falash Mura were people from Beta Israel who accepted Christianity in various waves of conversion since the 15th century. In comparison to the roughly 130,000 Beta Israel living now in Israel, the number of the Falash Mura is small; apparently fewer than 10,000 still live in Ethiopia; even fewer are in Israel.
They are not recognized as Jews by the State of Israel, and thus are not allowed to reach the state under the clauses of the Law of Return applied to their brothers from Beta Israel. Due to their Christianity, Falash Mura reaching Israel independently are treated as illegitimate foreign workers and deported if caught. They have the same status as the recently attacked South Sudanese and Eritrean workers.
Beta Israel were brought to Israel in four main operations Operation Moses (1984), Operation Sheba (1985), Operation Solomon (1991), and finally the abovementioned Operation Dove's Wings., organized by the Mossad and funded by the Jewish Agency, in other words, mainly by American Jews.
Meanwhile, their Beta Israel brothers live mainly in "development towns" and are widely discriminated against by Israeli society. This discrimination was accepted by the international community. What would be the reaction if Germany were to legislate a law allowing the immigration of Christian Turks to Germany but denying the immigration of Muslim Turks to its territory? Why is Israel allowed to perpetrate a parallel crime?
Dismantling the Zionist Dream
The end of the current slave-transport operation came at an ominous time; just days after Israeli-Ethiopians learned that Israel's Ministry of Education was essentially dismantling the program allowing their assimilation into the Israeli society. "Slaves don't need to understand Tolstoy!" was the message (see They don't have a dream anymore).
Meanwhile, the camp in Gondar is being dismantled. The Jewish Agency representatives will leave a sign at the Jewish community school, the structures will be handed over to the Gondar Municipality, the synagogue's Torah scroll will be returned to Israel, the kindergarten and the kitchens will close, and the 15-year leased property will be returned to its owners. Payback time is here, plenty of agricultural work in Israel for its new citizens!
Disconnected from the internet, and in any case unable to read the Hebrew reports on the issue, the few Beta Israel still in Ethiopia were unaware that they have become the Zionists' cannon fodder. Merrily, they boarded the deportation German trains... oops! sorry, Zionist planes.
+ Halakha is the Jewish religious law, a body of legislation parallel to Muslim Shar'ia. Its most comprehensive text is the "Shulchan Aruch " published by Yosef Karo in 1563. The name means "Set Table" and is the most extensive Code of Jewish Law. It generally follows Sephardi traditions. Shortly afterwards, Rabbi Moses Isserles published his notes to the "set table," usually known as "mappah" (tablecloth). The combination is an acceptable way of solving liturgical discrepancies among the bulk of Jews, namely Sephardic and Ashkenazi.
* Beta Israel and the Falash Mura are two groups of Ethiopian citizens seeking Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return. The Law of Return gives automatic and immediate citizenship to every Jew arriving in Israel.
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