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Men's Health names Five Guys one of the worst foods in America, free McDonald fries, new food truck plans to serve cheesesteaks and spiedie
It's official. Georgetown clothing store Hu's Wear will take over the space currently occupied by Bartleby's Books, reports The Georgetown Dish. Owners Eric Eden and Marlene Hu Aldaba plan to turn the space on 1132 29th St. NW into a Mediterranean style restaurant. According to their liquor license application, the restaurant will serve "breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties to include homemade pastas, sauces, wood-grilled seafood and meats." In a statement to GD last month, Eden says they've already lined up a chef. The restaurant will likely open next year.
Ganges Grill and Ice Cream has taken over the Quiznos at 3000 North Washington Blvd. in the Clarendon Center Building, reports ARLNow. The new store offers sandwiches, salads, and ice cream. Unfortunately, ARLNow's post reveals that the shop has a few issues it needs to work on. Check out his thoughts here.
Washington, D.C., restaurants are participating in the Meatless Monday program, which encourages Americans to abstain from meat at least once a week. Several D.C.-area restaurants have responded by offering meatless options on their Monday menus, including Nage and Nora. (via ZagatBuzz)
9 Restaurants for Meatless Monday
There was a great turnout at the H Street Festival on Saturday. Local restaurants offered food samples and food trucks experienced long lines of people. Check out some of the photos here.
Tim Carman's offers us a lesson in restaurant economics.
Men's Health unfairly slams Five Guys (via We Love DC)
Fast food fans: McDonald's is offering free fries to their Twitter followers.
A new food truck could be rolling around the streets of Arlington next month, reports Food Truck Fiesta. Bada Bing plans to serve NYC cheese steaks and spiedie sandwiches. According to their Facebook page, owners Alfonso and Nicholas Terzella are "working on the finishing touches" for launch in October.
Where are the food trucks parked today?
Write-ups and reviews from TBD's Community Network
• Devouring DC goes to Oceanaire and Assaggi Mozzarella Bar.
• Metrocurean and pumpkin whoopie pies at 14th and U Farmers Market.
• Clarendon Culture discovers the reincarnation of Cork.
• The Bitches recap VegFest.
• Deep Throat's experience something big at Carmine's.
• Capital Cooking explores Moroccan flavors at Ici Urban Bistro.
• Dining in DC takes a second look at Bibiana.
• Robyn Webb explains how to get rid of the garlic smell from your fingers.
• Capital Cooking shares the story behind Frosting.
• DC-Wrapped Dates at Dino.
Plan Ahead - This week's food and drink events
• Sept. 19-25 -- The Great American Dine-Out
• Sept. 22 -- Pig-a-Palooza
• Sept. 22 -- Smithsonian's Young Benefactor's Happy Hour
• Sept. 23 -- BBQ Feast at Art and Soul
• Sept. 23 -- What's the Deal Free Drinks Happy Hour at Adam's Mill
• Sept. 24 -- Red Fruit Festival
• Sept. 25 -- Clarendon Day
• Sept. 25 -- Cooking Demo and Wine Lunch at L'Auberge Chez Francois
• September Cooking Classes (via FloridaGirlinDC)
Sweet Deals
• Free fries for McDonald's Twitter followers
• Free cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory when you make a donation of $5 of more to Feeding America (to end of Sept.)


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Jul 29 2013
Vintage Handpainted Oklahoma Necklaces (Winners)
The winners of the Oklahoma necklaces are:
#202 Terry S. "How wonderful it would be to have a reminder of my birth state!"
#603: Kathleen K. "Like these!"
#928 Shay: "Would love this for my younger daughter. Her cat's name is Okie. He's from a ranch in Oklahoma!"
#999 Normi L. "These are supercute – and I love that some proceeds go to a great cause."
#1102 Tina M: "Just darling!"
#1678 Dominique: "I would absolutely love one, I just moved to Oklahoma six months ago and am really excited about having a piece of it to take with me everywhere I go."
#1882 Eva Diane: "They are very pretty and I would like one for my friend."
#2113 Martha: "I would love to have one of these – so proud of my state!"
#2278 Luke: "My mother would love these."
#2303 Jennae: "Went to college in Oklahoma. Love it."
Congratulations, winners! Contact [email protected] to claim your necklace…and please specify the color you'd like. Thanks for entering, guys!
My mini high school reunion was at the Lodge a couple of weeks ago, and my old friend Shane brought me a gift from her sister, Heidi, who makes jewelry. She'd made several of these simple leather necklaces with sweet Oklahoma charms…and I fell in love with them instantly.
And to top things off: A portion of proceeds from the sale of these necklaces is donated to the American Red Cross for Oklahoma tornado relief.
Here's a closer peek.
They come in these super cute tins. Love!
And the leather is knotted on either side of the charm so the state of Oklahoma doesn't slip and slide all over the place.
I love the turquoise. Of course!
But I also love the black. Sharp!
The saddle brown color is nice and western…
But ooooooh. This mustard. It goes with so many things!
The leather strands are nice and long, so you can tie them so that the charm rests right at the suprasternal notch (I learned that anatomical term from The English Patient)…
Or you can make it a little longer if you prefer.
And we haven't tried this yet…but check it out! Fun and versatile.
I'm actually going to give these to different members of the British TV crew, some of whom are arriving today for a 2-week block of shooting. I think they'll love them.
But today, because I love Oklahoma, because Heidi is giving a portion of each sale to Oklahoma tornado relief, and because I love ya, I'm giving away 10 (ten) additional Oklahoma necklaces.
If you're interested, just say so in the Comments section of this post!
I'll announce winners Tuesday.
Here's Heidi's Etsy shop, where you can browse all of her cool creations:
And here's the listing for the Oklahoma necklaces in case you'd like to check them out:
Southern Heidi Bell Oklahoma Necklaces
I love Oklahoma!
2379 Comments and 14 Replies
Anna K On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:01 pm
Purrty necklaces! I want one, Ree!
SandyW On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:14 pm
OK is great.
jennae On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:18 pm
Went to college in Oklahoma. Love it.
Leona H On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:21 pm
Love the necklace. So special because I've lived in Oklahoma my entire life and don't want to be any where else. Proud to GE an Okie!
Nancy R.s On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:22 pm
I live in Ohio but this is a great idea for helping out the Oklahoma tornado relief.
anniebreland On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:25 pm
Love them
Virginie On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:29 pm
They are super cute, and for a great cause.
Renita white On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:35 pm
Boomer Sooner!!!!!! (Interested)
Landon On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:38 pm
Really like these!
Nikki T. On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:41 pm
I love these!
Heng On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:43 pm
It would make a lovely gift to my granddaughter!
Laurinda On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:46 pm
OK, I live in Texas, but was born in Tulsa and went to college in OKC – they are dear to my heart.
Gabrielle T On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:47 pm
Oooh! So cute! I'm interested!
Melissa C On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:48 pm
I used to live in Oklahoma and still have children and grandchildren living there in Sallisaw. Love the necklaces Ree!
Barb W On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:49 pm
I love the Oklahoma charm. How about one of Michigan someday!
Carol Norwood On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:49 pm
I love them all too!
Deanna Dean On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:54 pm
I amd proud to be an Okie! These are beautiful. Ree, thank you for showing us so many cool and unique things. Love ya!
Kerri On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:02 pm
Yes, please!! Proud to be an Okie!
Quetta On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:07 pm
Love them n love Oklahoma !!!
Missy Tomes On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:08 pm
Oh how cute are these! I'd love one! I have a really good friend in Oklahoma who's birthday is coming up soon, would be an amazing gift to her!
MelissaC On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:10 pm
I love OK!!!!!
Lisa Sams On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:12 pm
So interested! Love personal jewelry that tells a story.
Bonnie S. On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:12 pm
These are so cool! I love how you introduce us to all the newest stuff; thank you! I'm also glad your friend is donating some of the profits back to Oklahoma.
Mary from VA On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:14 pm
id love to win one
Connie Sue On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:18 pm
What fun! I would love to have one!
Rosann M On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:20 pm
I would love one. I moved to Oklahoma a year ago and love it here. The people are great. the weather… well that's another thing.
jen On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:29 pm
Yay! Pick me!!
Jen in OK
Phoebe On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:35 pm
I love Oklahoma – Just ordered a California necklace, too. Thanks so much
Michelle S On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:42 pm
How cute, and for a good cause too.
Nora On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:45 pm
Too cute!
Kimberly mays On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:51 pm
I would love one, they are cool!
Janet On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:55 pm
I'm interested! Just sayin so
Amy claborn On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:57 pm
So cute!!
Danielle On Tuesday, July 30 at 8:57 pm
these are awesome
Shelbi On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:05 pm
Super cute!
Shelbi On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:06 pm
Very nice!
Vicki T On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:08 pm
Would love one!!
Sharon M On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:12 pm
Not from Oklahoma, but hey, I love all the states & necklaces, too!
sheila j On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:21 pm
Yes please! They are beautiful!
Bronte On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:26 pm
I love that saddle color!!! They're beautiful!
Lori On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:29 pm
Yes, please. so cute!
maryann On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:30 pm
I would love one of these necklaces – I was born here and lived here all of my life!
Susie On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:33 pm
I'd love to have one of these necklaces!!
Lisa T. On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:35 pm
These are amazing! Gotta love anything that represents home.
kimbley On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:35 pm
Love these!!
Ellen G. On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:40 pm
Very pretty – and a great cause!
Melissa S. On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:43 pm
I'm proud to be an Oklahoma girl!
Cynthia Woods On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:52 pm
I love them and want one!
DLISA On Tuesday, July 30 at 9:55 pm
Really Cute!! I'd like one:)
Kerri On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:01 pm
These are awesome and so unique! I am Oklahoma born and my heart will be here forever! Thanks for sharing!
Marla C On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:04 pm
Would love one since I was born in OKC ! Luv that part of the proceeds go to tornado relief!
Circle F On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:25 pm
I love Oklahoma too and I love these necklaces!!
Kira H. On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 pm
LOVE this! If I win, I will give to my grandmother who just moved away from OK City after my grandfather passed, and really misses Oklahoma!
Charla in Pryor, Ok. On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 pm
I love living in Oklahoma and have lived here all my life! A lot of my Mom's family live in Moore, so the tornados really hit me hard.
Ericka On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:41 pm
Ooh I want one!! May 20th blew right over my house…but still standing! It is so heartwarming to see how many people are there to help when others need it.
Mary Ann Stafford On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:47 pm
Love them!
Linda C On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:49 pm
Love these! Great cause!
T Cook On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:03 pm
Ty Ty for sharing her etsy site. These are wonderful.
Abby l On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:04 pm
I love Oklahoma! <3
Sandra O On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:04 pm
very cute.. i would love to have one.
Linda M. On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:09 pm
Love the colors on necklaces!! Really unique…would like to own one!
Laura C. On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:09 pm
So pretty. I love them and what a great cause!
Sydney Stuart On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:12 pm
Love, Love Oklahoma!! Born and raised in this great state!!
Jamie On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:14 pm
These are so adorable! They look great as a bracelet. And they benefit such a great cause. Thanks for the chance to win!
Trish W. On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:14 pm
Love these necklaces!! Born in Oklahoma and lived here my whole life, no better place to be!!
Linda T On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:16 pm
YES! Love them. Such a great way to help with tornado relief in Oklahoma.
Heidi S On Tuesday, July 30 at 11:46 pm
So pretty! They would make great gifts for my girls
Prairie Paulette On Wednesday, July 31 at 12:44 pm
Please, one for my daughter-in-law. She loves Tulsa, Oklahoma and works for Teach-For America
Sara falls On Wednesday, July 31 at 3:48 pm
Never been to Oklahoma but my son just moved there and I hope to visit him soon!
junna lass On Thursday, August 1 at 1:21 pm
Aria. although Marvin`s stori is incredible… I just received Mercedes after I been earnin $5497 this-past/five weeks and just a little over ten k lass-month. it's by-far the most comfortable work I've ever done. I started this 9-months ago and almost straight away began to bring in over $80 p/h. I use this website, http://www.Work35.ℂom
Sherry Reubell On Thursday, August 1 at 2:38 pm
Oh, man! I love the Oklahoma necklace and I would be honored to wear one. Thank you so much.
Glenda Kelch On Thursday, August 1 at 8:55 pm
I love the necklaces. Would love a chance to win one.
Bight1986 On Friday, August 2 at 7:03 am
my classmate's mom makes $65 hourly on the internet. She has been without a job for 8 months but last month her pay check was $16796 just working on the internet for a few hours. Read more here http://www.zen45.com
Steffi G. On Sunday, August 4 at 6:26 am
Say yes to Oklahoma and the necklaces!
Sally On Monday, August 5 at 6:46 pm
Such an inspiring necklace to wear… & of course an Oklahoman helping others….. It's what we do…
Will check out her website on ordering one …. Been thru the May 3 1999 tornado…. And feel for everyone….
Kathi Hall On Friday, August 9 at 11:41 am
So Ree – not sure if you will read this but can you forward me where to buy one of these?
My husband's family is from Oklahoma – Talihena. His great-great grandfather was a pioneer doctor there. He has such fond memories and it would be a great gift idea especially since his dad is not doing well these and he (my husband) is a little sentimental over Oklahoma. Thank you.
LILLIAN On Monday, August 12 at 12:50 am
Hello. I would really love to give one of this necklaces to my sister on her birthday which will be on the 30th of August. She graduated in one of the universities in Oklahoma. I really like your website. Thank you you for all the yummy recipies and very helpful info that you share us.
Mindy Ball On Monday, August 19 at 8:56 am
I am a necklace fanatic loving the black one !
Alice Schmid On Saturday, October 19 at 2:07 pm
I know the things you give away are paid for by you and so I am not sure about the legalities of this — but could you make available where to find some of these things for us to buy? In particular I have been looking or your tops and the flowered kitchen-aid mixer and cannot find them anywhere!

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NC State Baseball Edges Elon, 14-13
Feb. 19, 2002
RALEIGH, N.C. - Sophomore Colt Morton's high bouncer into left field scored Brian Wright with the winning run as NC State overcame a four-run deficit in the final two innings to edge Elon 14-13 at Doak Field on Tuesday. NC State improved to 4-3 with the victory, while Elon fell to 1-1.
Wright, whose winning run was his fourth of the day, had four RBIs on a grand-slam home run and drew four walks to lead the Wolfpack. Ross Cook led the Phoenix, going 3-for-5 at the plate, with three RBIs.
Mike Prochaska (1-0) picked up the win in relief for the Wolfpack, going 4 2/3 innings while allowing only one hit and one earned run. Mike Fratoe (0-1) took the loss for Elon, pitching the final two-thirds of an inning, but yielding three hits and one unearned run.
The Phoenix put a two-spot on the board in the first inning on back-to-back RBI singles by Elon starter Whit Bryant and catcher Wes Miller. However, Wolfpack starter Kyle Stephenson got third baseman Morgan Frazier to fly out to center to end the inning.
NC State answered Elon in the bottom of the first with a run of its own on an RBI groundout by first baseman David Hicks, scoring leadoff hitter Chad Orvella.
Elon extened its lead when shortstop Brian Ingram laced a two-out single to left in the top of the second inning, scoring Cook, who led off the frame with a double.
The Wolfpack fired back in the bottom of the inning. Designated hitter J.R. Riley blasted a long home run to left field, his second of the season, to bring NC State within a run at 3-2. The Wolfpack tied the score one batter later when Orvella hit an RBI single to third. Orvella advanced to second on Frazier's throwing error, and Jeremy Dutton walked to load the bases. That set the table for Wright's grand slam, which made the score 7-3 in favor of NC State. The shot was Wright's third home run of the season.
The Wolfpack added another run in the bottom of the third on an RBI-single to left by center fielder Marc Maynor, scoring Riley who reached on a single to left.
Elon tallied seven runs in its half of the fourth inning to take a 10-8 lead, chasing Stephenson. Ingram started the scoring with a two-run double to left field to make the score 8-5. The Phoenix tacked on another run when first baseman Tim Swenson flied out to center field, scoring second baseman Gary Morris from third on the sacrifice fly. Bryant then singled to center for his second RBI of the game and later scored on reliever Daryl Minugh's wild pitch. Cook closed the scoring with a two-run single to right, scoring Miller and Frazier.
Swenson extended the Phoenix advantage in the top of the fifth with a two-run double to left, scoring Tuttle and Morris to give Elon a 12-8 lead. Cook made it a five-run lead for Elon on a solo home run to left-center field, the first of his career, off Prochaska in the top of the sixth. That was the only hit Prochaska allowed.
Hicks sliced the Elon lead to four in the bottom of the sixth inning when he dropped a double off Elon pitcher Braeden Baldwin just in front of center fielder Jason Tuttle. The hit scored Wright, who had reached on his sixth walk of the season and third of the game.
After a scoreless seventh inning for both squads, the Wolfpack scored four runs in the eighth, all with two men out, to knot the score at 13-all. NC State took advantage of two hit batters and two walks by Elon relief pitcher Matt Garner, in addition to an RBI-double by Hicks to get back into the game. The tying run came on a bases-loaded single by Maynor off Fratoe to drive in Morton.
Following a 1-2-3 top of the ninth by Prochaska, Dutton led off the bottom of the ninth with a single to right and later advanced to third when Fratoe's errant pick-off attempt sailed down the right-field line and into foul territory. Fratoe walked Wright and Matt Butler intentionally to load the bases before Morton provided the game-ending heroics.
Hicks went 3-for-6 with three doubles on the afternoon, driving in three runs, while Riley and Maynor had two RBI's apiece for the Wolfpack.
NC State faces Coppin State on Friday at Doak Field at 3:00 p.m. in the first game of a three-game set.


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Students who participate in the Costa Rica semester program study in San José, the capital city located in the heart of Costa Rica, easily accessible to the whole country. Classes are taken at Veritas University with students from all over the world. ¡Pura vida!
When is the program offered?
Students attend the semester program in the fall semester. The semester in Costa Rica begins early in September and lasts through late November. Upon completion of courses, students can opt for extended travel time before returning to the states.
When and how do students apply?
Applications are available during the fall semester and may be picked up in the Department of Modern Languages (Jennings 107). The deadline for the semester program is typically the end of March. However, interested students should contact program director, Beth Stapleton (email@example.com) early in the semester for specific application information.
Who is eligible to participate?
All students, regardless of major, are eligible. The only language requirement is to have completed at least one college-level Spanish course.
What courses are offered?
Students can receive credit for up to 15 hours of Spanish, 1 hour of P.E. and 1 credit of chapel. Under special circumstances, Spanish majors can receive 18 hours of Spanish during the semester program. Courses range from Elementary Spanish to Conversation to Advanced Grammar to Art and History of Costa Rica. Classes are taught by Spanish college professors who are trained in teaching Spanish as a second language at Veritas University.
Are the course credits "MC credits" or do they transfer into MC?
Mississippi College is a "partner institution" of Veritas University. This means that students enroll at MC and register as if they were taking courses on-campus. The courses that they will actually take in Costa Rica correspond to course numbers offered here. That way, students earn MC credit while learning abroad. There is no risk in losing credits trough transferring hours.
Does the program include excursions to other cities?
The semester program cost does include a selected package of guided excursions with the University. Students may choose to travel independently, as well, to other parts of Costa Rica and Central America upon completion of the semester.
Where do students live?
Students are required to live in a home-stay environment. This may be a single parent and child, a married couple, a retired couple, or many other options. The University carefully selects the home-stay families and visits throughout the semester. If there are problems with housing, requests for changes are made. There is a detailed housing application to best match up students with the appropriate family.
How much does the program cost?
Each semester the program costs vary, but are comparable to studying on campus at MC. The program costs include tuition at MC and in Costa Rica, housing, and meals in the family home. The program cost does not include airfare and independent travel. Specific details about program costs are discussed in orientation meetings with the program director. Meetings occur early in the spring semester.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available and MC scholarships do apply. External funds, such as grant and loans, also apply to the semester program. Students should contact a financial aid counselor for details.
For further questions, contact Costa Rica program director:
Dr. Beth Stapleton
Office: Jennings 107
Phone: 601.925.7664


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Reducing Noise in Apple Final Cut Pro
Nov 16, 2010 12:00 PM, By Jan Ozer
A funny thing happened on the way to this episode of Final Cut Pro Insider. As you may recall, the last episode detailed the results of an extensive visit to iTunes, where I downloaded and analyzed about 50 files, and presented strategies for producing podcasts for the increasingly diverse range of iDevices. This episode was going to cover device presets in Apple Compressor, Sorenson Media Squeeze, and Telestream Episode. I hope this doesn't cause any riots in the heartland, but I'm going to delay that awesomely compelling subject for two weeks in favor of one that has more immediate relevance to yours truly.
Here's the back story. A couple weeks ago, I was in Los Angeles at Streaming Media West, a tradeshow sponsored by StreamingMedia.com, where I'm also a contributing editor. Sorenson Media was introducing a new product, Squeeze Server, and had volunteered to bring a camera and camera operator so that I could interview several Sorenson executives and those of their product partners, Aspera and RightScale, for the StreamingMedia.com website. The interviews were at Squeeze Server's launch party at the Rock Sugar nightclub, and though the camera operator brought an on-camera light, lighting was inadequate. The inevitable result was noisy video.
Said video was delivered to me already compressed in H.264 format, albeit at a very high data rate. Unfortunately, this only emphasized the noise, which obviously degraded the quality of the video. Suddenly, it seemed like a good time to get smart about noise-reduction filters in Apple Final Cut Pro.
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Final Cut Pro doesn't have any native noise-reduction filters, so I tried the Noise Removal filter in Compressor. The filter worked OK, reducing noise, but adding a bit of blur that I could have minimized via the Sharpen Edge filter. Noise reduction is a science, however, and it didn't feel like Apple had invested much science in this filter. So, I endeavored to find a higher-quality alternative.
I Googled "noise reduction and Compressor," and saw a bunch of video producers who seemed to have the same opinion about Compressor's Noise Reduction capabilities. Though many third-party products were mentioned, the one that garnered the most digital ink was the Neat Video noise reduction plug-in ($99.99). So I got a copy and gave it a try, with very impressive results. As you'll see, the product dramatically improved the compressed quality of my video and offers a tiered interface that's simple enough for beginners, but can definitely go deep for editors who like to tinker.
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|Pink princess theme soft doodle bear, comes with 2 double ended markers with regular nib and stamper. Also comes with pink princess theme stencil. This is a plush bear with embroidered face. A child can draw and doodle on the plush bear with washable markers/stampers that are included. Each bear also comes with a stencil that has 3 shapes in it for the child to trace. When the child is done doodling, mom can toss the bear in the washing machine, and the bear will come out clean and doodle free. The child can doodle over and over again


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An analysis of 2010 year-end reserve reports from exploration and production companies indicate that the industry is starting to remove undeveloped reserves of natural gas from the proved category. This is due to the industry shift towards oil and liquids development and new government rules on reserve accounting adopted last year that impose a five year development limit on the industry.
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New Rules
In late 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a new set of rules governing the reporting requirements for oil and gas companies. One of these changes impacted the treatment of undeveloped reserves in the proved category.
The SEC imposed a five-year limit on keeping undeveloped reserves in the proved category, unless "specific circumstances" prevented its development within that time frame. What this means is that, unless an exploration and production company can drill and complete a well or set of wells on its properties within five years, the proved undeveloped reserves have to be shifted to the probable category.
The specific circumstances loophole was included so that undeveloped reserves associated with projects that take more than five years to develop, such as oil sands, would not have to be removed from the proved category.
The Evidence
Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) just released its 2010 reserve report and showed a 20% increase in proved reserves compared to a year earlier. The company might have reported even stronger growth in proved reserves for the year, but was obligated to move 315 Bcfe of proved undeveloped reserves into the probable category.
These reserves were mostly natural gas and located in the mid continent area of the United States. Newfield Exploration cited a "deferral of development activity" that would make it unlikely the company would develop these assets within the five year time limit.
Venoco (NYSE:VQ) also released its 2010 reserve report and disclosed that the company had reclassified 2.7 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) of proved undeveloped reserves into the probable category. This was due to a planned reduction in drilling in 2011 on its natural gas properties. In the Sacramento Basin, which Venoco has been developing for years, the company plans to drill 40 wells in 2011, down from 100 in 2010.
Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) announced a plan earlier in the year to divert capital away from natural gas development and towards oil and liquids instead. The company also announced a new financial strategy to reduce its debt by 25% over the next two years through the reduction of leasehold acquisition and asset sales. Chesapeake Energy released its preliminary 2010 reserve report, but didn't disclose the removal of any undeveloped natural gas reserves from the proved category as a result of its new strategy. The company may have additional information on its reserves when it releases its final report.
Other companies are staying with natural gas and didn't remove any proved undeveloped natural gas reserves at the end of 2010 due to the five year rule. CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX) is accelerating the development of its natural gas properties and didn't recategorize any proved undeveloped reserves at the end of the year.
The Bottom Line
The exploration and production industry shift towards oil and liquids development will mean less development of natural gas properties over the next few years. This has resulted in the removal of undeveloped reserves of natural gas from the proved category. (For related reading, also take a look at Understanding Oil Industry Terminology.)
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The U.S. Marshals Service Northstar Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Gerald James Greenfield, formerly of Bloomigton, and Michael Krzyzaniak, AKA Michael Joseph Crosby, formerly of Eagan, at a hotel in Burnsville, Minnesota, just after 1:00 am Friday.
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Michael "Mike" Czeczele Jr., 83, of Potter Road in Bellevue, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, in Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Bradenton, Fla.
Mike was born Feb. 2, 1924, in Bellevue and is the son of the now deceased Michael Sr. and Mary Bella Czeczele. Mike was employed by Johnson Furnace and was a custodian for Bellevue Schools. Mike married Rose Lapata on July 15, 1961, at Immaculate Conception Church in Bellevue. He was a member of the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the American Legion Post 46, and Eagles Aerie 490. Mike was also a long time Legion Color Guard, and Burial Honor Guard. In addition, Mike was a champion at horseshoes and spent his winters at Horseshoe Cove in Bradenton.
Mike is survived by a son, Michael (Laurie) Czeczele III of Elmore, Ohio; a daughter, Debbie (Leo) Schlotterer of Fort Wayne, Ind.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph (Juanita) Czeczele of Bellevue; two sisters, Irene (Harold) Canode of Bellevue and Helen Czeczele of Bellevue.
He was preceded in death by his wife Rose, parents, and brother Basil Czeczeli.
Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 6-8 today at Foos and Son Funeral Home, 311 W. Main St., Bellevue. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church, 231 E. Center St., Bellevue. Interment will follow at Bellevue Catholic Cemetery.
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.- Made public today was the text of a speech given on Monday, by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States, to the 14th ministerial council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Mamberti addressed with the participants, the necessity of including a religious dimension in international conversations and of working against religious intolerance.
The meeting, which was held in Brussels, Belgium, was attended by foreign ministers of all States participants in the OSCE. With 56 participating States from Europe, Central Asia and North America, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) forms the largest regional security organization in the world.
In his address, Archbishop Mamberti expressed the hope that the meeting "would strengthen and implement the 'acquis' of the OSCE, refining the instruments at its disposal in order to attain its final goal: peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic zone through prosperous and safe societies that promote the dignity of human beings and recognize their fundamental religious dimension."
After highlighting how the Holy See is dedicating particular attention to the question of tolerance, Archbishop Mamberti asked: "How can religions authoritatively and effectively promote respect and understanding if they themselves are victims of stereotyping and prejudice?"
In this context, he recalled how in one area of the OSCE, in the last year, a Catholic priest has been murdered and various Christians have continued to be victims of violence and aggression.
Recalling the words of Benedict XVI on his recent apostolic trip to Turkey, which participates in the OSCE, Mamberti said, "recognition of the positive role of religions within the fabric of society can and must impel us to explore more deeply their knowledge of man and to respect his dignity."
"The Holy See hopes that such recognition and such respect may appear openly and honestly in the work of the OSCE and its institutions, as well as in the field of tolerance," the archbishop added.
Mamberti also expressed the gratitude of the Holy See for the OSCE's newly drafted documents against human trafficking. He noted that the documents, "aim to intensify the struggle against human trafficking, with an approach that focuses on victims. The scourge of the sexual exploitation of children, often associated with human trafficking, calls for special action."
"For her part," the archbishop added, "the Catholic Church will not fail to arouse the world's conscience concerning the magnitude and seriousness of these scourges."
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Assault Rifle refers to a basic design of a weapon that combines the abilities of older long-range rifles and the rapid fire of sub-machine guns. Common designs include the M-16, M-4, AK47 (and 74), and the L85A1.
The ATAC (Agile Tactical Air Component) is a flying sentry bot used by the Helghast army to wipe out the ISA infantries.
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Fluffy looking puffs seen in the atmosphere that are accumilations of moisture. They are used to add detail to Sky boxes in games or just increase realism.
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Rifle-like thrower of bolts/arrows. Not to be confused with a bowcaster.
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Similar to exploding barrels. Found in many action games and platformers, usually explode when hit, shot, or smacked.
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Smart signs letter of intent to Columbia College
Chase senior center, Kaitlyn Smart signed her national letter of intent Thursday to play basketball for the Columbia College Fighting Koalas. Smart became the first Lady Trojan to sign with a college program since 1988.
"I've been working hard to get to this day for four years and now it's finally here," Smart said. "I've always wanted to be a collegiate athlete and now I will get that chance. I'm a bit overwhelmed but I'm looking forward to the whole college experience."
Even so, Smart admits she will miss playing for the Trojans.
"The people are the best part about playing here," she said. "I'm going to miss all the support, but I'm just so excited to have the chance to play basketball in college."
As excited as Smart is to be taking the court at the next level, Columbia head coach Maria Audis is equally thrilled to have her.
"There are things I look for in a recruit, academics, a good attitude and athletic ability, in that order ," said Audis. "Kaitlyn has all three and any time we can get a player like that, I get excited. I expect Kaitlyn to make an immediate impact on our program. Let's just say that playing time won't be an issue."
Based on her performance this season, Smart certainly has the capability to be an impact player for the NAIA Koalas of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. She has helped Chase triple their win total from last season by averaging a double-double with 15.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game.
"I've only had the privilege of coaching Kaitlyn for two seasons, but it's been a joy," said Lady Trojan coach Todd Davis. 'She is such a versatile player and has a great attitude. She will be a wonderful asset to any team."
It is that versatility that first caught the eye of Audis.
"Players in our conference are either big but slow or small and fast" said Audis. "Kaitlyn has the size to play in the post and the speed to play on the perimeter. She will create matchup problems all over the floor. We are a young team that keeps improving and Kaitlyn will be a big part of our future."


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The Irish Derby
An Irish spin on a vintage cocktail recipe that originally called for bourbon. More
An Irish spin on a vintage cocktail recipe that originally called for bourbon. More
The Improved Cocktail was originally more a template than a recipe. It was originally a way to take a basic cocktail and... well ... improve it, by adding another ingredient. More
With pear brandy, orange liqueur, and rhubarb shrub, this drink keeps the spirit of the Sidecar with three bold flavors. More
Whatever your feelings are regarding the Cosmopolitan, it is arguably one of the most influential cocktails to come along in the past 25 years. Now, it's time for an upgrade, a re-imagined Cosmo for today's tastes. More
This aperitif cocktail will appeal to those who would normally order a wine spritzer or kir royale, but it has a lovely bitterness from Dubonnet Rouge, an aromatized wine that contains quinine, herbs, and spices. More
I used a 100-proof rye whiskey in place of bourbon, and I tinkered with the bitters, replacing the Peychaud's with lemon bitters to highlight the citrus notes in the beer. And most importantly, I used a doppelbock wheat beer in place of the Champagne. If you can't find this brew, substitute any good quality bock or wheat beer. If you can't find lemon bitters, you can muddle lemon peel into the mixing glass before you add the other ingredients. More
This genever cocktail from Highlands Bar and Grill in Birmingham is may look like Tang, but it's boozy stuff, with a wonderfully fragrant Satsuma juice base. More
Not quite a traditional recipe, but with very traditional flavors, Ryan Gannon's version is "firmed up" with Cointreau. More
The name may come across as downright demure in this era of porn-star rum and drinks dubbed the Screaming Orgasm or Slippery Nipple (and that's not even mentioning more recent, explicitly named drinks—this is a family joint, after all), but the Between the Sheets bordered on the eye-winkingly naughty when it debuted in the early 1930s. More
With an approachable yet distinctive flavor, Irish whiskey isn't called for in a great many cocktails, but there are a few drinks that are handy to have in your repertoire when the Powers comes out to play. Here's a contemporary cocktail that features Irish whiskey to good effect: the Weeski. More
The recipes in Cocktail Techniques are split into two sections—classics and originals. While comparing and contrasting the classic recipes with Uyeda's versions, using his techniques, is an enjoyable and enlightening experience, the book becomes especially compelling when it turns to his original creations. More
This version of the White Lady is light and fresh, blending the subtle botanicals of gin with the sweetness of Cointreau and the tartness of lemon juice. Though the proportion of gin is high in Uyeda's iteration, his technique skillfully blends the flavors of the cocktail in such a way that it tastes as lovely and ethereal as it looks. More
[Photograph: Paul Clarke] For me, chocolate is one of the most appealing flavors in the culinary universe, but it's hard to make into a decent cocktail. Not that there aren't plenty of chocolate-laden drinks out there. But most of the... More
The Periodista is very easy to love. Starting with the basic rum-lime-sugar building blocks of a daiquiri, the Periodista is gussied up with the addition of two liqueurs: Cointreau, the dry orange liqueur that lends crispness and elegance to most drinks it encounters, and the aforementioned apricot liqueur, which makes the drink richer more alluring. More
This tart and refreshing cocktail, adapted from Kate Simon's Tiny Bubbles: Fizzy Cocktails for Every Occasion is quite a bit more complex and tasty than the bottle of subpar prosecco you're likely to find in the New Year's Eve party fridge. It's a variation on the South Side cocktail, with the bitter oils of the citrus contributing a refreshing pungent note, and the bubbly adding brightness and light. More
In general, bourbon tends to work best in cocktails when its flavor can stand front and center, lightly adorned by trace amounts of other ingredients. Here's a drink that fits the bill: the Appetizer No. 4. More
Based on gin and flavored with the richness of orange marmalade and the crispness of Cointreau, the Breakfast Martini is particularly well suited as a brunch cocktail. More
While tequila can sometimes be a polarizing, I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't enjoy a glass of Champagne. In Fiesta at Rick's, Rick Bayless makes one of the most light and lovely apertifs I've had in a long time. Mixing up a batch of these at home brought to mind the easy drinking qualities of a mimosa as well as the bracingly limey refreshment of a margarita. More
As tempted as I am to select a drink recipe this week related to Wednesday's post on fern bars, I'm just not gonna go there. Besides, if you really want a recipe for a Sex on the Beach or a Slippery Nipple, there are plenty of sources where you can satisfy that particular craving. Plus, you don't need to probe the mixological offerings of the leisure-suit era if you're looking for drinks with a lecherous wink in their makeup; for example, look no further than the Maiden's Prayer. More
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James Martin roasts an unusual cut of pork and serves it with sensational chilli jam and Chinese greens
Method1. Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4.
2. For the chilli jam, heat the caster sugar in a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat, without stirring. Cook until the sugar melts into a syrup and caramelises into a rich golden colour.
3. Blend the chillies, tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves, lemon grass, ginger, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice and zest in a food processor. Grind into a paste.
4. Carefully add the chilli paste to the caramel and stir well. It will make quite a splash so do stand back. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring now and then.
5. Season with a little salt and freshly ground pepper, bearing in mind the saltiness of the fish sauce and soy sauce. Cool and chill until serving.
6. To cook the pork, heat a heavy-based roasting tray on the hob until very hot. Add the olive oil and butter and heat through. Add the pork, and sear on all sides to colour well.
7. Remove the tray from the heat. Add the limes, garlic and a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
8. Scatter the sage over the pork and roast in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting often.
9. Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes.
10. Serve on a bed of steamed pak choi. Spoon the crème fraiche and chilli jam around the pork, garnish with chervil and serve at once.
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 50 g butter
- 4 boned pork loin, French trimmed
- 2 limes, halved
- 1 heads garlic, halved
- 1 pinches black pepper
- 8 sage leaves
- 100 g crème fraîche, full fat
- 30 g chervil
- 200 g pak choi, steamed, to serve
For the caramelised red chilli jam
- 75 g caster sugar
- 2 red chillies
- 3 plum tomatoes
- 8 lime leaves
- 2 stalks lemongrass, white bulbous part finely chopped
- 25 g ginger, peeled
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 shallots, peeled
- 4 tbsp fish sauce
- 40 ml sesame oil
- 50 ml dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp clear honey
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New video from Swedish synth pop act Daybehavior – Godspeed
This is a fan video for the song Godspeed by the Swedish act daybehavior that we here at SBC interviewed about a year ago, you can read it here >>
Visit www.daybehavior.com for info and please support the band! Buy the album! The song "Godspeed" is taken from the album "Follow That Car!", released in september 2012
It all started with the two friends Carl and Tommy who had both been making music in various constellations since the early eighties. In 1988 they met at a party and found out they shared similar musical references, particularly synthesizer-pop music from the early Eighties. In the summer of '93 they got together and seriously started to consider the possibilities of making music together. They decided in what way they wanted to work and a music project slowly took form at their own Graplur Studios. In the winter of '93 they started the search for a vocalist, and a little more than one year later, after having tried out more than 40 different vocalists, Paulinda entered the studio and the last piece of the Daybehavior puzzle fell into place. Half Italian, half Swedish Paulinda was able to add even more beauty to the Daybehavior sound, turning their music into something really special with her melodic voice, and her lyrics which she mainly writes in English, but sometimes in Italian. The first album was released by the indie-label North of No South (NONS) and was distributed and released in Europe, Australia and Japan.
Daybehavior out with a new single
Check out the new single from Dabehavior called Silent dawn.
Daybehavior – Silent Dawn (Single Edit) by Stereoklang Produktion
Silent Dawn, taken from our forthcoming third album Follow that Car! which will be released later this summer.
Silent Dawn is a suggestive, dreamy pop song, slow but yet with a catchy chorus. It's representative for our specific sound.
Read more about the band here: www.daybehavior.com
Stereoklang also has an interview with the band that you can find right here >>
Daybehavior's Paulinda interviewed on their come back on the synthpop scene
Stereoklang got an exclusive talk with lead singer Paulinda Crescentini in the Swedish synthpop act Daybehavior, who recently announced their come back after almost 7 years in complete silence. With a new single out "It's a game" and a new album planned for release this winter, we had to have a chat about their music and future plans. And of course a bit of insights into the hardware and software being used in their studio, somewhere hidden in central Stockholm.
Daybehavior is a trio consisting of Paulinda, Carl and Tommy, and having lost one of the band members for a retreat to Thailand it was a nice surprise to us all when suddenly after 7 years there was a sign of reunion. Although all members have continued with music in one form or another during that long period, e.g. Carl is a full-time musician and producer, the drive to making music together again brought them back together and the music video "City Lights" was released earlier this year.
Paulinda tells me that the new album, that will contain 12 new songs, is the best that ever has come out of the band and one success factor is that they now are all closely involved in the song writing process. Carl is the producer master mind, Daybehavior produces everything themselves as for now at least, Tommy often starts off the process by sending a demo from Phuket containing a general sound structure, to which Paulinda will add melody and lyrics. Paulinda and Carl, both frequent Logic users, will add to the song and after a few bounces across the globe they are ready for studio recording at Carl's place.


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Annual Great Artist Series continues with concert and master class on February 27
Bethlehem, Pa., February 14, 2008— Recognized worldwide as one of today's most exciting vocal stars, Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano, will perform at Moravian College on Wednesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m., in Foy Concert Hall. Graves will perform in concert, accompanied by Brian Zeger, piano, as part of the Great Artist Series at Moravian College—now in its 11th year.
USA Today identified her as one of the "singers most likely to be an operatic superstar of the 21st Century," and after a recent performance in Atlanta, the Journal-Constitution exclaimed, "if the human voice has the power to move you, you will be touched by Denyce Graves."
Graves will conduct a public master class Moravian College students on Thursday, February 28, at 11 a.m. in Foy Hall. In addition to the concert and master class, a celebration party will be held in Peter Hall after the concert. Reserved seating for the concert is $50. Tickets for the celebration reception are $125 (includes concert ticket). Admission to the master class is $10.
At Moravian, Graves' repertoire will include Franz Schubert's Heimliches Lieben, Op, 106 no. 1, D. 922; Der Tod und das Mädchen, Op. 7 no. 3, D. 531; Gretchen am Spinnrade, Op. 2, D. 118. She will also perform, Johannes Brahms' Der Tod, das ist die kühle Nacht, Op. 96 no. 1; Nicht mehr zu dir zu gehen, op. 32 no. 2; and Meine Liebe ist grun. Other selections will include Francesco Cilea's "Acerba Volutta" (from Adriana Lecouvreur); Robert Saari's When the Forsythia Bloom; Manuel de Falla's Siete canciones populares españolas. Later in the concert, Graves plans to sign a number of spiritual selections including Scandalize my Name, Prayer, Swing Low, and Git on Board.
Graves is no stranger to Moravian College, the Metropolitan Opera mezzo sang for a sellout audience at Foy Hall in March of 2002, then spent the better part of the next day in a master class with students Evelyn Stewart, Rebecca Dishon '04, Oscar Cruz Jr. '02, and Nora Cheatham '02. Graves cajoled, demonstrated, joked, gestured, dramatized, laughed, and marched around the stage. All the while, her fluffy white dog named Madison went to sleep under the piano.
Graves career has taken her to the world's great opera houses and concert halls. The combination of her expressive, rich vocalism, elegant stage presence, and exciting theatrical abilities allows her to pursue a wide breadth of operatic portrayals as well as delight audiences in concert and recital appearances. Graves has become particularly well-known to operatic audiences for her portrayals of the title roles in Carmen and Samson et Dalila. These signature roles have brought Graves to the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna Staatsoper, Royal Opera – Covent Garden, San Francisco Opera, Opéra National de Paris, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Washington Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Arena di Verona, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Opernhaus Zürich, Teatro Real in Madrid, Houston Grand Opera, Dallas Opera, Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, Los Angeles Opera, and the Festival Maggio Musicale in Florence.
Graves made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1995-96 season in the title role of Carmen. She returned the following season to lead the new Franco Zeffirelli production of this work, conducted by James Levine, and she sang the opening night performance of the Metropolitan Opera's 1997-98 season as Carmen opposite Plácido Domingo. She was seen again that season as Bizet's gypsy on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera for Domingo's 30th Anniversary Gala, and she made her debut in Japan as Carmen, opposite the Don José of Roberto Alagna. Ms. Graves appeared in a new production of Samson et Dalila opposite Domingo at the Metropolitan Opera, and she performed Act III of this work opposite Placido Domingo to open the Met's season in 2005. She was partnered again with Domingo in the 1999 season-opening performances of this work for Los Angeles Opera. She was seen as Saint-Saëns' seductress with Royal Opera, Covent Garden and The Washington Opera, both opposite José Cura – the latter under the baton of Maestro Domingo, as well as with Houston Grand Opera. Her debut in this signature role came in 1992 with the Chicago Symphony at the Ravinia Festival under the direction of James Levine and opposite Mr. Domingo and Sherrill Milnes, and she made a return engagement to the Festival in this same role in 1997.
Graves began the 2006-07 season with performances as Judith in Duke Bluebeard's Castle in her return to The Washington Opera, a role she reprised for Dallas Opera Other operatic highlights of the season include performances as Dalila with Orlando Opera, San Diego Opera, Florida Grand Opera, and the NHK Symphony in Tokyo, as well as performances as Carmen in Athens. Her extensive work in concert and recital includes solo recitals at the Washington Center for Performing Arts and concert appearances with the Madison Symphony and the Chicago Symphony.
Graves is a native of Washington, D.C., where she attended the Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts. She continued her education at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and the New England Conservatory. In 1998, Ms. Graves received an honorary doctorate from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. She was named one of the "50 Leaders of Tomorrow" by Ebony Magazine and was one of Glamour Magazine's 1997 "Women of the Year." In 1999, WQXR Radio in New York named her as one of classical music's "Standard Bearers for the 21st Century." For a complete biography, photos, audio and video clips, visit Graves' official website at www.denycegraves.com
Foy Concert Hall is located on the Hurd Campus of Moravian College at Main and Church Streets in Bethlehem, Pa. For more information, call 610-861-1650 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Moravian College is a private, coeducational, selective liberal arts college located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tracing its founding to 1742, it is recognized as America's sixth-oldest college. Visit the Web site at www.moravian.edu.


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Be careful of Facebook's friendly super best friendsWritten by Kevin Cesarz | | email@example.com
Meet my new super best friends: Kim-BenEzekial Cortez, Daryl Martin, HoNszx Mae, Aukos D Jirachivanant, Stefan Grozdanov Petrov, Udeshi Wijesiri, Dexter Mas, Nur Hafizah Mohd Zin, Klajdi Xhemali, Kristi Kristuli, Emant Eleister, Novz Dizon, Apple Grace Tecson and, of course, Tantra Druglord.
I recently set up a Facebook fan page — "How to create a fan page and transfer admin when I leave my company" — to test functionality. Into the honey pot of a very nonexciting page landed my new super best friends.
Why would this group of Facebook friends have any interest in liking my lonesome fan page? Probably, they are very likely interested in harvesting my personal info — wall posts, friendships, photos and demographic information.
So consider that if you're busy grubbing 933 social media followers you probably have inadvertently selected more than a few like Kim-BenEzekial Cortez.
Spambot or bimbot?
Is Kim-BenEzekial Cortez real or just a spambot created to harvest personal info from her friends (and their friends)? Kim-BenEzekial Cortez appears to be a mutation of a few public personas mashed into one. There are multiple Ben Ezekials in the United Kingdom, including a prominent distance runner. Creating spambots with fragments of real people adds a dollop of legitimacy to a Facebook friend request.
You may have also experienced bimbots — very attractive profile photos of people that have amazingly similar tastes in books and music. These profiles are set up by spammers to exploit holes in Facebook's architecture and your personal profile. If you confirm the friend request the profile scrapes your personal information, while you end up asking yourself, "How do I not remember this person as attending my very large high school?"
What's the real motive of these Facebook profiles, besides general creepiness?
An amusing byproduct is the many influential tech, media and political types who accept friend requests from attractive people and bots they don't know. Amazing how strong a celebrity's need for affirmation can be.
Curious if you've been friended by a bot? Be safe by simply sending a hello message, which you can do on Facebook without adding this person as a friend.
True security is in actually knowing your neighbors. Build a strong social media core by asking this question with every friend or follower request: Can we share enough valuable information to mutually benefit each other?
If you can't answer that question in the affirmative then resist the urge to win that social media prize of I-have-more-friends-than-you.
Curious case of Nicole Bally
Henry Copeland in BlogAds continues to track the mysterious Facebook profile of Nicole Bally, who has racked up Facebook friends like Sean Parker, Arianna Huffington, Dana Milbank, Camille Paglia, Curtis Sliwa and Jimmy Wales with merely an attractive profile photo. Bally's profile contains no content or conversation and merely accepts friend requests. Great job if you can get it.
Don't laugh. You may be sharing way too much with strangers, too.
I'm charmed that my new super best friends want to like my Facebook fan test page. The page was created to test transferring administrator ability (Facebook has since allowed this functionality). Now when the original creator of a business fan page is downsized or moves on, other administrators can jump right in.
But Tantra, Apple and especially Kim-BenEzekial Cortez are steadfast. They're not going anywhere. They've stuck with me for the potential opportunity to add delicious spam to my Facebook page. I appreciate their interest, but I'll pass.
Kevin Cesarz is director of social media and Web project manager at Thread Marketing Group in Maumee (www.threadgroup.com). He also helps create storytelling content for MrElshMedia (www.mrelshmedia.com). Find more ideas about social media at klcesarz.wordpress.com/.
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As 20-foot-high, black-and-white archival stills of Merce Cunningham panned across the backdrop of Reynolds Industries Theater, unlit dancers stretched and warmed up at the feet of the departed master. To the side of the stage, Trevor Carlson, the Company's executive director; Robert Swinston, the Company's director of choreography; and David Vaughan, the Company's archivist, nestled themselves behind a table. They talked and talked. It was a long-winded but enlightening way to prep for the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's final NC performances ever this weekend. The residency event provided real insights into how Cunningham developed dances—both in his notes and in the studio—and what challenges choreographers and dancers face in their reconstructions now that Cunningham is gone. The dance Suite for Five was the vehicle of our edification.
The suite developed throughout the 1950s from solo and duet work. We were shown a 1956 Belgian television broadcast of Cunningham dancing At Random, which became the first suite, accompanied by part of John Cage's prepared piano piece "Music for Piano." Even within the "postage stamp" television studio, as Vaughan described it, Cunningham stretched within, reached into, and then pushed at the space around him, but in that certain non-intentional way that Cunningham and Cage pioneered. The small, unexpressive, non-narrative exploration deflects consequence and just is.
The company then danced the full suite for the first time since 1971. The open space of the stage felt vast, the emptiness pressing back against the soloist, Daniel Madoff. It seemed a little lonely after the closeness of the Belgian studio, in which Cunningham's shadow on the claustrophobic drop was as large as he was. After various configurations of dancers, a strong duet—originally danced by Cunningham and Carolyn Brown—emerged. Simple and coolly sensual, it nonetheless conveyed a sincere kindness between the dancers. Madoff knelt with Andrea Weber horizontally balanced on his shoulder. She held herself taut but not tense as he described a circle in place. Then she stood sturdily and Madoff flattened himself on one foot with his arms outstretched to the sides, and the other foot stretching out behind for balance. He shuffled backwards away from her, precisely tapping his hands once on the floor with each shuffle.
After the dancers donned their sweatpants, the panelists talked over the details of the piece. Swinston explained the color-coding of Robert Rauschenberg's costumes—primary blue and yellow for Madoff/Cunningham and Weber/Brown; secondary colors for the others—and pointed out that Rauschenberg avoided red as he found it "the most aggressive color," although Swinston added that Rauschenberg would later costume Cunningham in red for Crisis. "As it should be," Vaughan humorously muttered.
Pages of Cunningham's notes for Suite for Five were projected onto the drop. Cunningham incorporated a random tactic into his choreography, holding paper up to a light and circling the imperfections in the sheet. It seemed that the locations of the thin patches in the papers were mapped to the locations of dancers on the stage, or to locations that one dancer with then move through. But Swinston clicked through the pages so quickly that they could not be read, only glimpsed. Perhaps he was mimicking Cunningham, whom he noted would nonchalantly cover pages of notes for in-progress work on his desk when people would enter his office. It was the missed opportunity of the evening—not diving into an explication of a page of notes with these panelists and dancers there onstage to explain them.
During the Q&A session, the dancers talked about how Cunningham taught a piece in the studio. Weber explained the matter-of-factness of his instruction: "He would say, 'Cross your right leg over your left leg,' and you just did what he said as he was saying it." Once the large movements were down, Cunningham would then move closer in and build subsequent cues on top of them. Dancers never saw Cunningham's notes, but were encouraged to reverse-engineer their own notes for particularly complicated passages with lots of interdependency between the cues. A demonstration of this would have been mind-blowing.
The evening concluded with video of Cunningham and Brown dancing the duet. It was startling to see how differently they made the exact same movements seem. Cunningham's shuffling floor-tapping was slower, resembling a bird's mating dance, trying to attract Brown's attention. It was a reminder—all choreography and innovation and fame aside—of what a remarkable dancer Merce Cunningham was. His movement in his body was transporting and certain; the reconstructions that audiences will see at the two Durham Performing Arts Center shows will have to contend with his superlative example.
The Merce Cunningham Dance Company's final NC performances ever begin at DPAC tonight. In addition to recent stories in the Independent Weekly and the Herald-Sun, you can read a new preview article of the event in the Duke Chronicle. And a quick consultation of The Thread's search engine will turn up a wide variety of onsite content: We particularly recommend Adam Sobsey's essay on sex and Sounddance.


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(Peru, Neb.) Peru State College (PSC) Associate Professor of Business Dr. Judy Grotrian recently presented her research in speech recognition technology as part of her role as the 2007-2008 Fred and Pam Robertson Honors Chair for Business Administration.
Grotrian's presentation, titled Speech Recognition Technology Enhances Academic and Business Success, was attended on the PSC campus by a number of individuals from the college and the Johnson-Brock community. Wende Bergmeier, PSC admissions representative and 2007 graduate, assisted Grotrian by demonstrating the software Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
"Technology will not wait for us," Grotrian said. "In order to meet demands and be more productive in the future, we must keep pace with emerging technologies. Speech recognition will ignite the biggest change in the way we do business since typewriters gave way to the personal computer."
Grotrian was the first doctoral candidate to complete a study on Speech Recognition Technology (SRT) in business education. SRT, often referred to as "voice-typing," is an input technology in which an individual speaks into a microphone and the voice replaces the hands and fingers as the primary source of data entry. She has become an authority on the subject, conducting seminars, making presentations and publishing works in a variety of forums and mediums throughout the country.
Grotrian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business education from PSC in 1972, a Master of Education degree in business education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1985, and a Ph.D. in educational administration - curriculum and instruction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2003. Grotrian joined the faculty at PSC in 1998 after teaching for 23 years at Johnson-Brock Public Schools.
The Fred and Pam Robertson Honors Chair for Business Administration Award, which was established in 2002, honors a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated leadership, scholarship and teaching excellence.


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Branson Shows & Theaters
Here is a list of some of the shows Branson has to offer to veterans. Please make certain to checkout the amazing Branson shows:
Mickey Gilley Theatre
3455 W 76 Country Blvd
Branson, MO 65616
Reservations: (877) SIX-BROS
Dubbed "An Orchestra of Human Voices", SIX combines the musical showmanship and boundless energy of six remarkable brothers (Barry, Kevin, Lynn, Jak, Owen and Curtis). Their intense high-octane energy, electrifying stage presence, and powerhouse vocals combine to create a truly amazing entertainment experience.
Now in their seventh year in Branson Missouri, SIX has perfected the vocal sounds of more than just lyrics, but also instrumentation and sound effects. The playlist for their current show set features everything from Elvis, Frankie Valli, Beach Boys and Tom Jones to Psy, MC Hammer, Kansas, Coldplay and Journey. Captivating audiences with comedy and family stories like only blood-brothers can, the masterful command of their voices take listeners on a roller coaster of emotion.
Sight & Sound Theatre
1001 Shepard of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616
(417)335-7900 or (800)377-1277 FAX (877) 662-4849
Jonah at Signt & Sound Theatre
Live on stage in Branson, MO! Enjoyed by more than 800,000 guests in its opening season in Lancaster County, PA, Jonah is the epic adventure that has delighted audiences young and old. An uplifting, powerful show full of surprises set 700 years before the birth of Christ, Jonah delivers a powerful and timely message that resonates no more clearly than today. The journey of Jonah, a faithful, righteous prophet of God, begins when he disobeys God and runs away from the Lord. His adventure takes him through a terrible storm, an encounter with an enormous fish, his new life in a wicked empire and the struggles he faces through what becomes the greatest revival in history. Jonah is a story of extremes we face as we trust in the Lord. Through it all, God reveals His extreme mercy and love not only for Jonah but His love for all.
With spectacular staging, impressive special effects, beautiful original music and a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Sight & Sound brings the action front and center to each guest in our majestic theatre in Branson, MO. See the show that guests call "awe-inspiring," "uplifting" and "amazing."
3425 W 76 Country BLVD
Branson, MO 65616
Toll Free 1-800-422-0076
SEE it – where over 50 amazing singers, dancers, and musicians combine their astonishing scope of talent to create Branson's Ultimate Entertainment Experience!
HEAR it – everything from Broadway to country to comedy to patriotic to gospel to rock-n-roll.
FEEL it – the energy & emotion of over-the-top production numbers with brilliant lighting & sound. "it" delivers everything you want in a Branson Show…and more.
You will absolutely LOVE it!
3216 W 76 Country Blvd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 332-2529
You're always guaranteed a great time at Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson, Missouri! With four shows operating throughout the season and several special events taking place throughout the year, Clay and his incredible staff go the extra mile to provide a safe, fun, family environment for you, our guests!
The theatre, formerly owned and operated by the Osmond Family, was taken over by Clay in January, 2010. Since that time, the lobby was expanded, an additional 7,000 square feet was added to the back for additional dressing rooms, rehearsal hall, kid's area, technical and costume storage, and a dance hall. We also added state-of the art sound and lighting as well as new video screens and cameras. If that isn't enough, our parking lot is FLAT and in front of the building, a port de cache' has been added. We are very excited about all the renovations, and continue to make plans for future improvements. We want our guests to feel comfortable while here at Clay Cooper Theatre. After all, we're just real people, havin' a real good time! Come join us in our fun!
Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater
1600 W. Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
(877) 757-8226
Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Branson is a truly remarkable vacation destination. Branson, dubbed "The Live Entertainment Capitol of the World", boasts over 100 shows in fifty-two theaters including Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater. In addition to world class live entertainment, Branson has three beautiful lakes, where you can fish, ski, camp, or just relax.
Dudu Fisher is known throughout the world for his stirring performance as Jean Val Jean in the hit show "Les Miserables," bur his career began in his native country, Israel many years before.
After three years of service in the Israel Defense Forces, Fisher studied Law at the Tel Aviv Academy of Music and studied privately with some of the great cantors of the previous generation. He was only 22 when he was invited to become the Cantor of the Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv. Along with his Synagogue duties, Fisher also traveled throughout the world, bringing traditional Hassidic, Yiddish and Cantorial music to new audiences. During a trip to London in 1986, he happened to see a performance of the Musical "Les Miserables". It was that event that changed his life.
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http://www.africanchorus.org African Musical Arts, Inc. vision is to share traditional and contemporary African art music (or classical music) to showcase a the broad and rich diversity of Africa's musical arts and cultures. More >>
http://www.jazzstl.org/jazz-at-the-bistro/ Ferring Jazz Bistro is the main performance venue for the nonprofit Jazz St. Louis, but it's also a classic jazz club that frequently appears on lists of the best of its type in the country. A low-key, medium-size room where you can literally dine with the performers, the Bistro features multiple night stands by some of the hottest names in instrumental and vocal jazz -- and complements the music with a delicious menu and a tempting wine list. Performers rave about the good acoustics; patrons will be pleased with the equally good sightlines. More >>
http://www.fabulousfox.com The Fox Theatre deserves every bit of its "fabulous" reputation - it's a cathedral for the arts, and any seat in the house is prime for worship. The exquisite ceilings and ornate Siamese Byzantine decor alone will impress even the most jaded concert-goers, and its grandiose fabulousity is often mentioned by the performers who grace its illustrious stage. The grand theater, with its spiraling staircases and tiered seating, is the perfect host to both Broadway spectaculars and big-name musical acts. More >>
http://www.kranzbergartscenter.org/ The Kranzberg Arts Center, a non-profit organization located in Grand Center, hosts a variety of creative endeavors. From exhibits to theater productions and music performances of all kinds, the schizophrenic calendar contains a plethora of options for the curious art lover to enjoy in its spaces. Sounds from the Kranzberg's stage varies from night-to-night, featuring everything from jazz and indie rock to hip-hop and experimental improvisation. The intimate studio setting helps visitors feel like a part of the experience rather than just an onlooker at show. More >>
http://www.plushstl.com/index.html With 40,000 square feet to play with, Plush is a truly unique bar, restaurant, and music venue located just east of Grand Center in Midtown. You can sit down most nights of the week and enjoy a menu full of eclectic American food that borders on greasy spoon but with modern twists (meatloaf cupcakes, for example). Dinner and lunch are served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, with kitchen hours extending to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. And Brunch lovers can hit up Plush on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whichever meal you choose, a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, as well as a full selection of beers, wines, and cocktails are available. Plush's venue side has music several nights each week, while the second floor houses a smaller room for more intimate shows along with pool and ping-pong tables. Plush also has two spaces - a second-floor parlor and the building's fourth-floor penthouse – both available for private events. RFT named Plush the "Best New Bar" in 2012, and things have only gotten better for this jack-of-all-trades, one-of-a-kind establishment. More >>
http://stlsymphony.org There are many reasons to relish a trip to Powell Symphony Hall in Midtown. There's the beautiful old edifice, a converted movie palace restored to gorgeous splendor, from the gold leaf in the domed ceiling to the Art Deco proscenium and the plush crimson seats and carpet. There's the excited buzz in the lobby, where the monied old codgers whose donations keep the building open rub elbows (if unintentionally) with the college kids who scored $10 rush tickets -- all of them dressed in their finest because a Saturday-night performance here is an event. There's the orchestra, a rich, well-tuned instrument, one of the finest in the U.S. And then there's musical director David Robertson. An accomplished musician who has received armfuls of awards and whose conducting skills are in demand all over the world. More >>
http://www.thesheldon.org Located in the heart of St. Louis's arts district, The Sheldon is the most acoustically perfect venue in town, hosting a variety of folk, rock, jazz and cabaret acts. The inimitable sound produced in the semicircular room renders the butt-numbing chairs barely noticeable. The Sheldon's small size can lead to inflated ticket prices, but this is one venue in St. Louis whose shows are actually worth every penny. More >>
http://vitosstl.com/ Every college kid worth his Animal House poster knows that pizza is the staff of life, so it's wise of Vito La Fata III to run his business on the eastern edge of Saint Louis University. But make no mistake: These aren't your typical, greasy, gotta-get-through-finals pies. La Fata's pizzas are for the connoisseur. The perfectly chewy crust is lifted into the stratosphere by zippy tomato sauce, mozzarella and super-fresh toppings. The number of choices (from traditional pizza margherita to an ooh-la-la shrimp-and-artichoke pie) can make for tough decisions, but you really can't go wrong. And don't forget to ask for fresh basil -- it's grown in the garden out back. More >>


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Featuring: Super Pro Series, Pro Series, Sportsman Series, Harley-Davidson of Salt Lake City Screaming Eagle Motorcycle Series, Fastlane Machine Top Sportsman Series, and Performance Place Top Dragster Series.
Booth open from 1:00-8:00 p.m. | Time Trials at 4:30 p.m. | Eliminations at 7:00 p.m.
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Only valid for cardholders admission, non transferable. Tickets are not distributed, cardholders present their pass at the entrance gate on day of event.In the case of multiple events on the same day, admission will only be granted to the specified Pass of all Pass event. No re-admittance.
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- If under the age of 18, Complete Minor Packet must be on file.
- Must purchase credentials by 6:00 p.m. when Tech closes.
- Restricted Area Passes $15 (For those going to the Restricted Areas. If under the age of 18, Complete Minor Packet must be on file.)
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