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Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly Play David Bowie and Bing Crosby, Reenact a Christmas Classic
Most of the FunnyOrDie clip is an exact recreation of the Crosby/Bowie collaboration. Reilly and Ferrell, who have showcased their joint chops for absurdity in films like 'Talladega Nights' and 'Step Brothers,' seem downright reverent of the original, performing without breaking into ridiculousness or parodied lyrics ... until the very end. See the clip after the jump >>
And compare with the original:
Interestingly, this video drops just days after Jack Black and Jason Segel put out an animated clip of the same song, slight rock-ified. Black told Spin.com, "The original version is pretty mellow. So we delivered the sweet nectar of the rock gods."
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- Tuesday 14 DecemberBy Nanzilla
Nice job! Never liked Will Farrel much, but this may make me change my mind, at least for now.
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- Tuesday 14 DecemberBy mojo
funny thing or weird ? this was on pbs last night
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy WGASA Paul
Have some courage and screw the PC on the fence BS.
Great for the SHOCK value, not so great for Christmas and
without taste, untimely and dissrespectful to the Christians
celebration of the birth of Christ.
- Tuesday 14 DecemberBy CWLowest Rank Vote downVote upReport this
The writer says they "seem downright reverent of the original, performing without breaking into ridiculousness or parodied lyrics ... until the very end." Surely you don't think that's them singing the body of the song? If you don't know Bing Crosby's voice, or even David Bowie's for that matter, you shouldn't be writing an article like this. Will Ferrell and John C Reilly are only singing at the very end of the song, when they start goofing.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy Melanie
Umm, I don't think so. I know both voices & know this song very well. Will & John are both pretty good singers. You obviously haven't seen much of them.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy Sylphie
The writer of the article is much more familiar with the voices of Bowie and Bing than you thought because that is most definitely Will Ferrell and John C Reilly singing in the video.
Both of them have sung in much of their work and can actually sing very well, even when it's supposed to be funny...the good singing actually makes it funnier to me.
Also, Bowie's voice is so distinctive, even to untrained ears there is no mistaking his voice; you hear one of his songs and you know for a fact that it is David Freakin' Bowie!
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy bnl1181
Seriously? Have you not seen Chicago? John has a big part in that and is quite the singer. And say what you will about Will but he showcased his chops in Step Brothers when he sang in that at the the end. Also a few years back at the Oscars I believe, he sang live with Jack Black...he's got a good voice.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy Angie
They have recorded this earlier, probably apart because of the harmony and the round-type of the song. John's lip syncing is spot on for most of the song. Will's is horrible throughout but I do beleive it is both of their voices and you have that backwards; Will can sing so-so. John is really good. How good you ask? I believe he has been called the song-bird of his generation, ha!
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy CW
Apparently, I was mistaken. I stand corrected, and am impressed.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy tornado
It really is them singing...
- Tuesday 14 DecemberBy stinkfistula
where is Rob Schneider when we need him?
- Tuesday 14 DecemberBy Hugh Jassol
Will Ferrell reminds me of Dane Cook. Why? Because the next time either one of them is funny will be the FIRST time.
- Tuesday 14 December
I always liked John's acting, he seems to be a good guy.
He was hilarious in the movie Step Brother.
Will can sing, and hes a good actor,, in my opinion.
I have heard hes not so nice though.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy Bernie
If this is their idea of Funny - they both need to get real 9-5 jobs cause this is stupid and NOT FUNNY.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy boogityshu
Let me know when Will Ferrell starts being funny...
this is nt it.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy New York
Couldn't you think of anyone else besides Will Ferrell???? He is so not funny. Put him out to pasture please.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy BillLowest Rank Vote downVote upReport this
The only thing Bing Crosby ever approved of was beating his kids.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy Tammy
Disgusting. Once again Will Farrell ruining something good. He is not funny at all and I offended that they are trying to ruin one of my favorite Christmas songs.
- Wednesday 15 DecemberBy lnyk
I agree with you ,Ferrell's humor is running thin. I watched the special with Bing and Bowie,they sang beautifully together.Why ruin a great piece?
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A system and method for servicing a caller at a contact center includes a processor subsystem and one or more modules that include code executable by the processor subsystem. Execution of the code invoking an automatic call distributor (ACD) collaborative application that provides the caller with a visual or aural call session history that lists each agent with whom the caller has interacted. The ACD collaborative application also providing the caller with an option to request return to a previous agent listed in the call session history. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
1. A computer-readable memory encoded with a computer program for servicing a call from a caller, when executed, the computer program operable to:
provide the caller with a call session history listing each agent with whom the caller has interacted with during the call;
invoke an application that provides a user interface on a device of the caller;
provide the caller with a first option to return to a previous agent whom the caller has interacted with during the call, the option being selectable via the user interface, and
provide the caller with a second option of annotating an interactive session with a particular agent during the call; and
wherein the computer program is executed on a processor of an automatic call distributor (ACD) for placing a control limit on the ability of the caller to execute the first option during the call.
2. The computer-readable memory of
3. A computer-readable memory encoded with a computer program for servicing a call from a caller, when executed, the computer program operable to:
provide the caller, during the call, with a call session history listing each agent with whom the caller has interacted during the call;
provide the caller with a first option selectable via a graphical user interface, the option allowing the caller to request return to a previous agent whom the caller has interacted with during the call;
transfer the call to the previous agent responsive to selection of the first option by the caller followed by an approval provided by an agent or supervisor associated with a contact center; and
wherein the graphical user interface includes an annotation field associated with each agent listed in the call session history, the graphical user interface being configured to permit the caller to enter comments in the annotation field during the call; and
wherein the computer-readable memory encoded with the computer program for placing a control limit on the ability of the caller to execute the first option during the call.
4. The computer-readable memory of
5. The computer-readable memory of
6. The computer-readable memory of
7. A computer-readable memory encoded with a computer program for servicing a call from a caller at a contact center, when executed, the computer program operable to:
provide the caller with an interactive voice response (IVR) menu;
dynamically create a call session history script during the call that includes a listing of each agent with whom the caller has interacted during the call;
update the IVR menu during the call with the call session history script;
prompt the caller, during the call, with the call session history script and a menu option to request return to a previous agent whom the caller has interacted with during the call;
provide the caller with an option of annotating an interactive session with a particular agent during the call;
dynamically update the call session history script of the IVR menu following return of the caller to the previous agent; and
place a control limit on the ability of the caller to execute the option to request return to the previous agent whom the caller has interacted with during the call.
The present invention relates generally to the field of contact center communications and automatic call distributors; more specifically, to systems and methods for controlling a call or contact center communication session.
Interactive voice response (IVR) systems that provide information and channel calls to service agents in response to the spoken words or touch tone signaling of a telephone caller have been deployed for more than a decade. The traditional call center for handling service calls was based on a private branch exchange (PBX) that included core automatic call distributor (ACD) functions for connecting a caller to one of a plurality of agents served by the ACD. During the 1990s, the advent of the Internet, electronic commerce, and computer telephony integration (CTI) transformed the call center in ways that enabled delivery of caller data to agents, thereby enabling agents to become more efficient and to improve customer service levels. Today, many enterprises use multiple call or contact centers (both terms are used synonymously and interchangeably in the present application) that extend across different geographic regions, with communications taking place through public switched telephone networks (PSTNs) and Internet protocol (IP) enabled networks that support multi-channel (voice, e-mail, text chat, and Web collaboration) customer interaction.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,798,877 teaches a system in which a caller utilizes a personal computer (PC) for establishing an Internet connection to an ACD and for permitting a caller to select a particular agent. A system for providing information about a telephone caller to a telephone agent, wherein caller-specific data of the caller is used to generate a web page that displays the identified information to the agent is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 6,871,212. A system that can notify a customer of the availability status of agents and which allows the customer to select a particular agent from a group of desired agents by pushing a button according to voice guidance given from the ACD is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,567,848. U.S. Pat. No. 6,847,715 discloses a system for operatively integrating an ACD and an IVR unit in which an interaction input from a caller is stored and then transmitted to an appropriate agent workstation. The session initiation protocol (SIP) is a widely accepted standard for Internet conferencing, telephony, presence, events notification and instant messaging, which incorporates the notion of caller preferences for certain types of interactive communication sessions (e.g., designating a certain genre of music when on hold during a call). A method and apparatus for analyzing the performance of an IVR system with respect to routing of calls or contacts received in accordance with a contact flow model is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,879,685.
It is common for a caller communicate with multiple agents during the course of a contact center communication session. One problem with the prior art is that when a caller is transferred from to a new agent he is often required to restate his original problem (i.e., his reason for calling) and/or relate the history of his earlier conversations with other agents. Furthermore, often times a caller may want to return to speak with a previous agent who may have demonstrated to be more knowledgeable, or who is already familiar with the circumstances of the caller's particular problem or request. However, in most cases control over the agent selection process resides exclusively with the ACD, or with the agents themselves who typically have access to the communication session call history that is created by existing ACD software.
Thus, what is a needed is a system and method that provides callers with access to call history information and that allows the caller to return to a previous agent during a contact center communication session.
By way of further background, U.S. Pat. No. 6,333,980 discloses an ACD and method for selectively connecting incoming calls to a plurality of available agents based on proficiency ratings of the particular agents. A method and apparatus for controlling an ACD by a supervisor from a remote location is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 6,654,458. U.S. Pat. No. 6,847,715 discloses a method for controlling administration of ACD queues by a controller and of communicating data to an agent. The caller can control which agent should respond to his call, taking into account the different waiting times associated with a particular agent or the first available agent when the caller reaches the end of the queue.
The present invention will be understood more fully from the detailed description that follows and from the accompanying drawings, which however, should not be taken to limit the invention to the specific embodiments shown, but are for explanation and understanding only.
A system and method that allows a caller to choose to return to a particular agent out of a plurality of agents that the caller has already interacted with during an ongoing communication session is described. In the following description specific details are set forth, such as device types, configurations, communication methods, etc., in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, persons having ordinary skill in the arts will appreciate that these specific details may not be needed to practice the present invention.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a contact center provides an interactive interface (e.g., a web-based graphical user interface) that allows a caller to communicate with a plurality of service agents in a rich media environment. As a call is transferred from one agent to another, the contact center system updates and displays call or communication session history information to the caller, which information includes a listing of the previously contacted agents. The system also provides the caller with the ability to return to a particular agent by selecting or "clicking" on a visual represention (e.g., icon) associated with that agent appearing on the graphical user interface. A caller or user (in the context of the present application both terms are used synonymously) who elects to return to an agent in this manner is automatically placed in queue to wait until that agent is available. In certain implementations, the caller may be placed in a special wait queue reserved for "returning callers"; that is, callers who elect to return to a particular agent. The special wait queue may provide the returning caller with priority over other callers (e.g., those in the regular queue) to speak with the particular agent.
The diagram of
Software module 22 includes executable code that provides a caller with access to the interactive history information of a call session as it develops during the contact center session. This call history information is typically generated by historical reporting module 23 and may include a listing of the various agents that the caller has interacted with, the length of time of each interaction, comments regarding each experience, etc. In one embodiment, software module 22 also includes code for generating a visual user interface for a caller communicating via PC 13. This visual user interface may comprise an ACD collaborative web-based application that is accessed by the browser software running on PC 13. In other instances, the interface may comprise a downloaded application for execution on PC 13, or other forms of computer-executable code that may be loaded or accessed by PC 13.
In a specific implementation, the visual user interface may permit the caller to annotate his experience with each agent by entering (e.g., typing on a keyboard) remarks in an associated annotation field. This process is illustrated in
The call history information shown in
Practitioners in the art will appreciate that the graphical user interface may also be provided on a display screen of a caller device other than a PC. For instance, a visual user interface may be provided on a display screen of a cell phone of the caller, with agent selections and annotation entries being made by keypad or voice input commands of the caller.
It is further appreciated that in the above-described embodiment the interactive interface and the process of returning to a previous agent is enabled by software module 22 in conjunction with historical reporting module 23 and processor subsystem 21. In another embodiment, ACD 17 may be configured to control the above process by placing appropriate limitations on the ability of a caller to return to a particular agent. For example, instead of allowing a caller to invoke a transfer to a previous agent at any time, parameters within software module 22 of ADC 17 may be configured such that only a current agent may invoke a return to a previous agent. In other words, a caller may specifically request that a current agent return the caller to a previous agent, however, the current agent retains control to actually invoke the transfer. In this way, the current agent may attempt to clarify the problem, solicit further information, or report a reason for the transfer in the historical record.
In still another alternative embodiment, whenever a caller invokes the functionality to return to a previous agent the ACD system flags the request and notifies a supervisor associated with the contact center. At that point, the supervisor may intercept the call and take over the session to insure good customer service or to simply inquire about the reason for the transfer. Another possibility is to permit a caller to make a certain number of invocations to return to a previous agent before a supervisor steps in and takes over control of the transfer process. For instance, a caller may be allowed to invoke two transfers to a previous agent, with a third transfer attempt resulting in notification to a supervisor who may then assume control over the call and any further transfers. The supervisor, for example, may query the caller to determine the reason for the transfer request and either allow or disallow the transfer. This latter embodiment insures that a caller can not disrupt or unduly dominate contact center system resources.
At this point, ACD 17 dynamically creates and updates a new IVR prompt menu based on the call session history (block 53). This new IVR menu functions as a voice or aural interface that periodically provides the caller with an updated call history in the form of an automated voice script. For example, each time the caller is transferred to an agent, the IVR menu may play out a voice script that recounts the call history, including which agents the caller has already spoken with. Additionally, the IVR menu may provide the caller with the option of returning to a previous agent by voice command, touch-tone entry, or keypad response (block 54). When the caller elects to return to a previous agent, he may be placed in queue until that agent is available. After the transfer occurs (block 55), the IVR menu is dynamically updated and the process repeats. Of course, the caller may continue his session with the current agent, without ever returning to a previous agent, as indicated by block 56.
Another possibility is to configure the ACD system such that the caller can select, at any time, a menu item to play a prompt or script that lists the names of the various agents with whom the caller has already spoken. The IVR menu may also present an option for the caller to enter a queue to return to one of the agents listed.
It should be understood that elements of the present invention may also be provided as a computer program product which may include a machine-readable medium having stored thereon instructions which may be used to program a computer (e.g., a processor or other electronic device) to perform a sequence of operations. Alternatively, the operations may be performed by a combination of hardware and software. The machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, floppy diskettes, optical disks, CD-ROMs, and magneto-optical disks, ROMs, RAMs, EPROMS, EEPROMs, magnet or optical cards, propagation media or other type of machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions. Elements of the present invention may be downloaded as a computer program product, wherein the program may be transferred from a remote computer or telephonic device to a requesting process by way of data signals embodied in a carrier wave or other propagation medium via a communication link (e.g., a modem or network connection).
Additionally, although the present invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments, numerous modifications and alterations are well within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
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Acclaimed artist and speaker Mitchell Tolle paid a visit to Valley Local School District on Friday to speak to the teachers and staff and motivate them for the start of another school year on Tuesday.
Originally from Lewis County, Ky., Tolle said he has been an artist since he was only three years old and saw his father drawing on a piece of cardboard. After attending the Cincinnati Art Academy, Tolle spent time as an artist for the U.S. Army, drawing field manuals and painting officer portraits. Today he is an accomplished artist, with an art gallery in his hometown of Berea, Ky., and four published books. He was commissioned to paint President Jimmy Carter, and one of his paintings helped raise $250,000 for Habitat for Humanity.
"I have spoken for educators for almost 25 years. It began innocently because of the way that I shared the impact teachers had on my life along the way," Tolle said. "I'll give you an example, when I went to the first grade I walked in and there was this beautiful teacher and I said, 'I'm an artist, if you need any pictures just check with me.' So rather than ignore me or put me in my seat, she actually drew a rectangle on the board and gave me a box of colored chalk and said 'Here. Do paintings for me,' and I did all year long."
He said teachers were there for him at the key moments in his life, and he spoke at Valley School about shaping people.
"The key phrase is 'touching the clay'. The idea that every human begins as a smooth lump of clay. The same kind a potter or a sculptor holds in his hands. With a lump of clay, you can make anything that your imagination and skill can allow, but whatever you mold from the clay, it has no opinion. It simply yields itself to the hands of the potter. We are like that. We are, as humans, not Christians or Muslims when we're born; we're not Democrats or Republicans. We're just clay waiting to be made," Tolle said.
Valley Superintendent Carl McCrory said Tolle understands the needs of students in our area because he grew up just across the river. He hoped Tolle would motivate and inspire the staff, and energize them for another school year.
"Sometimes we forget with all the new requirements and acronyms that we need to implement, that it's still about caring for kids and making a difference in their lives. I thought this would be a great way to make teachers realize it's still about caring for kids. Even with all the requirements, it's still just about the kids," McCrory said.
Tolle said each year he gets thousands of invitations to speak, but only chooses about 20.
"I like the superintendent (at Valley). I've met him on three other occasions. Sometimes I go in because the need is desperate and I hope I can make a difference. Sometimes I go because the leadership is so good, I think I learn while I'm there. I get more than I give," Tolle said.
Students return to Valley School to begin a new school year on Tuesday. Tolle's artwork can be found online at www.mitchelltolle.com.
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Over the past several weeks, hundreds of high school seniors and University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus students received their diplomas at their respective commencement ceremonies.
What all these graduates have in common is that they have accomplished something that they can look back on with great pride and joy. They've spent countless hours studying for classes, hours writing papers, hours listening to lectures, and now four or so years later, they have something to show for it — an education.
While some graduates will go onto higher education, others will forge into the working world and others into the military. Whatever the future holds for these graduates, they will know that they can accomplish what they've set out to do.
And while their schooling is now over, their education never is. The commitment to education is a powerful thing. Education is a lifelong experience, something no one should ever try and avoid.
Some of our local students are bound for greatness. They will change the world and make it a better place for all of us.
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When you hear the word entrepreneur, what kind of image does your mind conjure up? If it's a Mark Zuckerberg look-a-like pouring out HTML code in an Ivy League dorm room, you're probably not alone. But you're not exactly picturing the masses.
I recently read an article on Forbes.com about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur's spouse or significant other. It brought me back to my own entrepreneurial endeavors and reminded me of a few coping mechanisms my wife of now 23 years and I picked up along the way.
One of the genuinely rewarding parts of my job is working with entrepreneurs in a variety of industries. Meet Andrew Sell, the founder of a startup that can make an environmental difference while earning a profit.
The videos for today feature Venezuela and the UK.
See some of the great images from around the world in this feed of Instagram photos from the 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The once easy choice for many of going from high school to some form of accredited higher education is becoming less of a forgone conclusion simply because of the economics and by the entrance of for-profit schools of varying types; including alternative options to college altogether like the UnCollege movement and the Thiel Fellowship program. The entrance of these new players (entrepreneurs) will impact some traditional sources of higher education and certainly challenge our obedient consumer consensus that a 'traditional' education will best serve my progeny.
I had my reservations about starting the Top of Mind video channel—mainly because there are a lot of good sources for observations and opinions on the increasingly popular topic of entrepreneurship. But we have proceeded with this effort because one of the rare privileges I have, by virtue of my position and the work we do at the foundation, is being granted access to events and thinking that are not common to many.
In the entrepreneurship and economic development realms, the word "high-growth" is tossed about loosely, often used to define that rare, illusive, overnight success of a startup. But a recent study by Kauffman has proved that high-growth firms aren't as hard-pressed to find as we thought … so long as you're looking in the right places.
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Good timing helped stop an armed robbery at a CVS in Newton.
FBI: State Trooper Ran Gambling Ring, Threatened To Kill Informant
A State Trooper has been charged with extortion in running a bookmaking ring with an FBI informant whom he allegedly beat and threatened to kill if he didn't get paid.
Off-Duty State Trooper Mistakes Dog For Deer, Shoots Woman
Police say a 66-year-old woman walking her two dogs after sunset has been shot and wounded by an off-duty State Trooper who claimed that he thought she was a deer.
State Trooper Hurt In Accident On Route 128
A state trooper was released from the hospital Friday morning after he was hurt in a crash during a detail escort late Thursday night.
State Trooper Injured In Needham Crash
A State Trooper was in the hospital after a car slammed into him on Route 128 South in Needham Friday.
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Supermodel Gisele Bundchen was stopped for speeding on Cape Cod over the weekend and was given a verbal warning by a Massachusetts state trooper.
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It's an unbearable tragedy when anyone gets hurt or killed by the utter irresponsibility of drunk driving, and the damage extends far beyond the victim, as those who loved Ellen Engelhardt can tell you.
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A State Trooper seriously injured by a drunk driver nearly eight years ago has died.
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Members present:
Mollie Keller, Judge Francis Hennessy, Bob Harris, John Barry, Barbara Westwater
Members absent:
Judge Joseph Flynn, Daphne Deeds, Larry Kibner, Allen Hoffman, Jackie Hemond, Joy Hostage
Others present:
Kendall Wiggin, Jane Beaudoin, Sharon Brettschneider, Rich Kingston, Mary Louise Jensen, (State Library), Chris Bradley (CLC/CLA), Carl Antonucci (CLC), Gale Bradbury (Ledyard Library), William Holton (Ledyard Library Commission), Anita Wilson (Friends)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Chairperson Mollie Keller called the meeting to order at 1:18 p.m. Ms. Keller announced that Barbara Westwater has been officially named by Betty Sternberg, Commissioner of the Department of Education as her designee. Ms. Westwater replaces Fran Rabinowitz as the Commissioner of Education's designee.
There was none.
Mr. Wiggin commented that Chief Justice Sullivan will be retiring on April 15, 2006. The Governor has nominated Justice Zarella as the new Chief Justice.
Ken Wiggin, Mollie Keller, Bob Harris and Judge Flynn have an appointment to meet with Judge Lavery, the new Chief Court Administrator, later today. This meeting will be an introduction and hopefully lay out some groundwork for a collaborative working relationship as it pertains to the building.
Mr. Wiggin informed the Board that David Kahn, Executive Director of the Connecticut Historical Society is resigning from his position to serve as the Director of the Louisiana State Museum's statewide network and as the Assistant Secretary of the Office of State Museum under the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Connecticut Library Association (CLA):
Chris Bradley reported for Alice Knapp, President of CLA. CLA continues to focus on the CCARD program as its main focus during this legislative session. CLA is hoping for positive results when the budget report is released.
The CLA Annual Conference is scheduled for May 8-10 and everyone was encouraged to attend.
Advisory Council for Library Planning and Development (ACLPD):
Sharon Brettschneider reported that at ACLPD's February meeting Vicky Baker was elected the new Chairperson. Ms. Baker is a librarian at the Three Rivers Community College. ACLPD also approved the changes to the State Grant Program for Public Library Construction Timetable and Guidelines 2006-2007 which will go before the State Library Board seeking approval later in this meeting. On March 13, outgoing Chairperson Henry Dutcher testified before the Education Committee on Raised Bill 630 "An Act Concerning Public Libraries". Ms. Brettschneider reported that the LSTA Budget was approved.
Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC):
Chris Bradley introduced Carl Antonucci. Mr. Antonucci updated the Board on CLC's efforts to implement a program called infoAnyTime. This is an online, web-based service that provides trained librarians to assist in finding information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is available in both English and Spanish.
Association of Connecticut Library Boards (ACLB):
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Friends of Connecticut Libraries (FOCL):
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Connecticut Heritage Foundation (CHF):
No report at this time.
Mr. Wiggin reported that he, Rich Kingston and Bob Harris met with Secretary Genuario. Mr. Genuario pledged to get approval of the bond funds appropriated for the book budget. Secretary Genuario didn't commit to next year's funding but did ask Mr. Wiggin to develop a spending plan. Mr. Wiggin stated the budget may be released later this week and he understands that funding for the CCARD program may be doubled and that the $300,000 in next year's bonding may be added back to the general fund library materials account. The State Library has not gotten any allocation for capital equipment yet but is in good shape with regards to the budget.
Legislative Update:
Mr. Wiggin stated that SB 489 would add to the Public Records Administrator's authority for records retention for quasi-governmental agencies. Mr. Wiggin testified that the State Library would do what is required but that an additional staff person would be needed.
Mr. Wiggin indicated that SB 630 includes all of the proposed changes to the public library statues recommended by the ACLPD Task Force and endorsed by the State Library Board. There is some concern over two provisions in this bill that relate to overdue books. Mr. Wiggin will be attending a Connecticut Library Association Legislative Committee meeting later this week and will discuss getting the majority of this bill passed. Mr. Wiggin is finding it difficult to schedule a meeting with the Chairs of the Education Committee at this busy time of the session.
State Library Collections and Insurance:
Mr. Wiggin circulated two volumes relating to the recently completed insurance appraisal of a sample of the collections. Ken Wiggin and Rich Kingston met with the Executive Director of Risk Management, Daria Cirish. The next steps are to review what is covered under the fine arts policy, review the values, identify what are significant items in the collections and decide if we have sufficient insurance or if more is needed. Mr. Wiggin stated that because of the uniqueness of some of the collections, there are limits to the value of insuring them. For example if the archives were to be damaged they could be repaired, but if lost there is no way to replace them. Some suggestions on solutions were to possibly microfilm some of the collections so that there is replacement copy of the item if needed. There needs to be more awareness of the value of the items that are in the public areas. Good inventory control is important as is Increasing security efforts to include checking bags as patrons exit the building in addition to entering. Mr. Wiggin stated that the FM Global Risk Report strongly suggested that a sprinkler system be added to the building.
Mr. Wiggin informed the Board members about a different collections matter. There is a gentleman who donated 3 World War II items to the Museum and now has donor's remorse. This donor is requesting the return of these items. Mr. Wiggin stated the procedure would be for this matter to go before the Museum Advisory Committee before it comes before the State Library Board. This matter needs to be handled very carefully because of setting a precedent. A further complication is that the deacession policy states that any items to be deacessioned can not go to individuals. This matter may come before the Board for action at a future meeting.
State Grant Program for Public Library Construction Timetable and Guidelines 2006-2007:
Mary Louise Jensen explained that the State Grant Program for Public Library Construction Timetable & Guidelines are reviewed yearly to determine whether any changes should be recommended to the State Library Board. The revisions are ready and are now before the Board for approval. Ms. Jensen went over the revisions and answered questions from Board members. It was MOVED (F. Hennessy) seconded (B. Harris) THAT THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD APPROVES THE STATE GRANT PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION TIMETABLE AND GUIDELINES 2006-2007. PASSED unanimously.
Extension of the State Public Library Construction Grant to the Bill Library
Mary Louise Jensen introduced Gale Bradbury, Director of the Bill Library. Ms. Bradbury explained the obstacles that the library is experiencing, which include a failed referendum. The Ledyard Town Council is requesting that the project be presented to the voters again this spring. Ms. Bradbury feels that there is a high level of town support for this project. It was MOVED (F. Hennessy) seconded (B. Harris) THAT THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD APPROVES BILL LIBRARY'S EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE TO INITIATE ITS PROJECT FOR THE $500,000 STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION GRANT TO APRIL 24, 2007. PASSED unanimously.
Resolution for Judith Borre:
Rich Kingston gave the work history on Ms. Borre who will be retiring on March 31. Ms. Borre came to the State Library 10 years ago from the Commission on the Arts. Since that time Ms. Borre had been invaluable especially during the period when the State Library handled the fiscal administration of the Commission on the Arts. Ms. Borre has a great deal of skill and knowledge which will be missed. It was MOVED (B. Harris) seconded (F. Hennessy) THAT ON THIS 27TH DAY OF MARCH, 2006, THE CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY BOARD HEREBY UNANIMOUSLY AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY ACKNOWLEDGES JUDITH A. BORRE'S YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO BOTH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND TO THE CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY AND EXPRESSES ITS SINCERE WISH FOR MANY FULFILLING, PLEASURABLE, AND HEALTHY RETIREMENT YEARS. PASSED unanimously.
It was MOVED (F. Henessy) seconded (B. Harris) THAT THE MINUTES OF THE January 30, 2006, BOARD MEETING BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. PASSED unanimously.
There was none.
At 2:10 p.m., it was MOVED (B. Harris) seconded (F. Hennessy) TO ADJOURN. The next meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2006, at 1:15 p.m. (lunch at 12:30 p.m.) at the Van Block Facility.
Respectfully submitted,
Kendall F. Wiggin, Secretary
Jane Beaudoin, Recorder


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Santa Clara County To Fund Housing Assistance For Prop. 36 Inmates
Michael Romano, director of the Stanford's Three Strikes Project, spoke with the Daily Journal's Hamed Aleaziz on Santa Clara's efforts in providing housing assistance and other services to newly released inmates and why the support is "so critical."
Santa Clara County supervisors last week approved funding for a pilot program that would provide inmates released under Proposition 36, which reformed the state's three-strikes law, with housing rental subsidies of up to $1,000 per month. Though some details have yet to be worked out, the plan would add to the county's already relatively robust suite of re-entry services available to newly released prisoners whose long-term sentences have been cut short.
"I looked at this from two vantage points," said Joe Simitian, one of the supervisors who approved the funding. "From a public safety standpoint, which is my obvious priority; the second is the wise use of fiscal dollars."
To reintegrate the newly released inmates, who spent on average more than a decade behind bars, such services are essential, said Michael Romano, director of Stanford Law School's Three Strikes Project and a Prop. 36 co-author. He noted that many of the inmates are older and less connected to the community than most other released inmates.
"That's why Santa Clara's effort to provide housing assistance and other services to these people is so critical and so laudable," he said. "Santa Clara is the only county that seems to be stepping up to this challenge," making it "the model for other counties."
Two other counties, Sacramento and Marin, provide re-entry services, but not as extensively as Santa Clara, Romano said. And in Los Angeles County, inmates resentenced under the proposition are only provided access to county re-entry sevices on the condition that they agree to county supervision for up to a year. Approximately 15 percent of the inmates resentenced have agreed to those terms.


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The Twelve Holy Commanders can go by a number of names, the Council of Twelve, the Divine Lords, the Supreme Zoalords, and variations of these. Archanfel the ruler of humanity requires twelve Zoalords for his plan. This is the reason for the Council of tTelve.
Hamilcar Barcas, after first meeting Archanfel, began his search for the twelve men to form the council. It took him almost 400 years to find the other ten to stand beside him and his master.
The 12 Holy Commanders (with the exception of Archanfel) are all Zoalords. Before being processed into their Zoaform, Cronos first tested the process on others using a pseudo Zoacrystal to form what are called Proto Zoalords. These Proto Zoalords, having only a pseudo Zoacrystals have a very limited natural lifespan and weaker capabilities then full Zoalords.
Proto Zoalord[edit]
Murakami Masaki
|the only surviving proto zoalord. He is the prototype of Richard Guyot's Zoaform. Later resurrected into a complete Zoalord as Imakarum Mirabilis.
Complete Zoalords[edit]
|The Supreme Commander of Cronos. He is the original creation of the Advents.
Hamilcar Barcas
|The first of the Zoalords. He is the topmost authority in Zoanoid Processing.
Shin Rubeo Amniculus
|Zoalord whom Barcas met 370 years ago. One of the oldest members of the 12 Holy Commanders.
Richard Guyot
|The newest of the 12 Holy Commanders to be processed. Aside from Archanfel, has the highest fighting ability among the Zoalords.
Imakarum Mirabilis
|A new member of the Holy Commanders replacing Guyot. Moves independently as an agent of Archanfel. [Imakarum] is [Murakami] spelled backwards.
Freidrich Von Purgstall
|Master of a destructive attack power that amplifies lightning. Weak in close range combat.
Li Yentsui
|Able to open holes in dimension and cross great distances.
Cablarl Khan
|And old man wearing manchurian styled clothes whom everybody refers to as old man. One of three Zoalords rebelling against Archanfel.
Luggnagg de Kurumegnik
|One of the Zoalords that holds ill will towards Archanfel and is rebelling. Controls the African Branch.
|One of the only Zoalords who was not a human, nor was processed to be a zoalord.
Edward Carleon
|One of the 12 Holy Commanders that can hide in a different dimension and project multiple copies of himself in the present dimension.
Jabir Ibn Hayyan
|The last of the Zoalords joining Kurumegnik and Khan in their rebelling against Archanfel.
Tuatha de Galenos
|Having an appearance of a stone, he is capable of spewing fire attacks from his mouth.


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Panthers GM Tallon promises changes, coach stays for now
Nov 6, 2013, 9:14 AM EDT
The Florida Panthers entered this season with aspirations of competing or at least taking a notable step forward after posting the worst record in the NHL last season. Instead they have lost six straight games to drop to 3-8-4.
Their 4-3 overtime defeat against the struggling Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday prompted a late night management meeting that included Panthers GM Dale Tallon and minority owner Doug Cifu, according to the Miami Herald.
It's clear the front office is unhappy with the state of the Panthers, but head coach Kevin Dineen still has a job for the moment.
"There will be changes though," Tallon said outside the arena. "I don't make rash decisions. None of us are happy. I have to fix this and I will. We're better than this."
The Panthers are about to begin a three-game road trip that involves contests against Boston, Ottawa, and the New York Rangers.
- jwalsh217 - Nov 6, 2013 at 10:24 AM
You've got to feel for the front office guys down there. The team has had a losing culture for a long time and it's going to be tough to turn that around. Plus they consistently lose money and always seem to be on a tight budget.
- panthers96 - Nov 7, 2013 at 3:42 AM
Panthers don't lose money. The team is made to look as if it loses money. Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, the main organization, is making money hand over fist. Its something we're good at here in South Florida. Just ask the Miami Marlins how its done.
- broadstreetsbaddest88 - Nov 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM
What the hell is a new coach gonna do. Their in a rebuild and need to collect them draft picks. They don't have the talent yet to be good. They got great prospects and rookies that'll eventually make them good in a few years. Until then there it's gonna be a rough road ahead of them. Never understood why GM's and other people act surprised when a team is horrible while there in a rebuild. Losing comes with it unfortunately.
- panthers96 - Nov 7, 2013 at 3:47 AM
Organization has been in rebuild mode since 2003.
- wingz101 - Nov 6, 2013 at 11:13 AM
The Panthers have to be patient with their young guys (three top 4 picks over the last four year) but they really need to upgrade the bottom of that roster and maybe the defense.
What is killing them is those drafts between 2001-2009 all the best players from those drafts are playing elsewhere.
- mshantz22 - Nov 6, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Their real problem is defense/goaltending. They have some good youth with Barkov and Huberdeau, but their defense is lacking past their top pair. Also, their goaltending consists of a very inconsistent 23 year old, perennial 35 year old backup and an injury-prone 39 year old in a comeback season. Before they are able to be successful, the Florida panthers will have to find themselves a relatively cons
- mshantz22 - Nov 6, 2013 at 11:29 AM
*consistent goaltender.
- justinhbhb - Nov 6, 2013 at 12:18 PM
I don't have a problem with teams in "non traditional" locations. But these teams don't have the history like Montreal and Toronto for people to come regardless of team performance. With that being said, a team like Florida can't expect to increase revenues and media coverage when it can't even put out a competitive team!!
- slysipops - Nov 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM
there are more CANADIANS living in FLORIDA than you might believe!
- joey4id - Nov 6, 2013 at 1:03 PM
What does it say about a front office who gives 3.75 mil to an end of life goalie who hasn't played in a year? These sorts of decisions are telling of the root cause oft he problem.
- hubeydubeydoo11 - Nov 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Timmy was brought in as a rentel goalie for a year. They had the cap space and they need a goalie like hmi to teach young markstrom the ropes of being a starter at this level. There was nothing wrong with signing him for that much. Its one year
- bleedingteal4life - Nov 6, 2013 at 1:57 PM
Somebody's gotta lose, might as well be these guys… Especially now that buffalo is winning 😛. Even if it was a cheap undeserved win.
- canucks30 - Nov 6, 2013 at 2:52 PM
The Panthers have been rebuilding for 18 years
- hubeydubeydoo11 - Nov 6, 2013 at 8:31 PM
Up until last year the panthers had never been at the bottom of the NHL since they were inducted in the league. They've come close but it doesnt excuse them from letting so many good draft picks walk away to play elsewhere in the early 2000's
- alicesrightfootesq - Nov 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM
If you want a sports franchise that consistently wins, you've got to have stable and confident ownership. It's pretty safe to say that the Panthers, perhaps until now, have never had that.
- slysipops - Nov 7, 2013 at 11:05 AM
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The Ultimates had a huge impact on superhero storytelling in both comics and movies, and this relaunch of the series looks like it's intended to bring this title back to its former status as the centerpiece of the Ultimate Universe. Jonathan Hickman, one of Marvel's Architects and a writer with something of a meteoric rise, has taken on the scripting duties, and Esad Ribic is the artist who's tasked with filling Bryan Hitch's Giant Man-sized shoes. While I don't think this comic is as good as Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's original run on The Ultimates, I still think it's an enjoyable read if you like widescreen comics.
This issue opens on Thor entering "The City" of this series's antagonists "The Children of Tomorrow". Thor is looking for revenge because the Children of Tomorrow destroyed Asgard and all of his godly brethren. I was immediately struck by the quality of Esad Ribic's art. He has a highly detailed style and he illustrates the futuristic architecture of The City as this expansive, hyper-advanced skyline of streamlined buildings. Part of what made the first volume of The Ultimates so successful was Bryan Hitch's art that emphasized intense attention to detail and an almost photo realistic style. It seems like Ribic is a good choice to work on this series that was so defined by Hitch's style. Ribic's style is not to ape the original artist on The Ultimates, but rather he has his own artistic approach that captures the detail and realistic portrayal of superheroes that arguably made the series so appealing.
If there's one thing that Jonathan Hickman writes very well, it's super-science. His vision of The City as a metropolitan pinnacle of ultra-technology is a pretty cool concept. He has Thor, a man of mysticism, magic, and fantasy, exploring The City to find a room in which new Children of Tomorrow are grown in glass wombs. The caretaker woman of this fetus factory tells Thor not to disturb the developing Children because "In vitro mathematics requires complete concentration". The idea that The Children are so advanced that they learn high level mathematics while they're in the womb was a fun, hyperbolic bit of pseudoscience. Although I'm unclear if this was Hickman or Ribic's idea, I was also impressed with the detail of the caretaker woman having a stylized image of a sperm cell reaching an egg on her dress.
Thor discovers the captured Captain Britain about to be vivisected and incinerated like the rest of the European super soldiers. Thor rescues Captain Britain only to be confronted by The Maker, the leader and creator of The Children of Tomorrow, and a team of his superscience goons. This action sequence is a showcase for Ribic's art as we see the God of Thunder versus a team of hyper-advanced science soldiers. It's the power of magic and fantasy up against the power of unimaginably sophisticated science, and since any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic, there is promise for this to be a compelling match up. However, The Maker's blade equipped servant "First Knife" takes out Thor with what looked like barely any effort, which made the fight slightly disappointing to me. Even though the battle was a little on the short side, Ribic's portrayal of Ultimate Thor unleashing his lightning-tinged rage on The Children of Tomorrow was fun and well illustrated. The Maker ends up sending a humiliated and beaten Thor back to Nick Fury with a message basically amounting to "back off and nobody gets hurt", a proposed truce as long as Fury allows the Children of Tomorrow to do whatever they want, and the reveal of who he really is under that mask.
Overall, this is an enjoyable widescreen comic with good art and an interesting superscience antagonist. The Children of Tomorrow are an opportunity for Hickman to write the superscience he's so good at and it also gives Ribic room to run with his extremely detailed images of futuristic cityscapes. While this series doesn't quite recapture the lightning in a bottle that made the original run on The Ultimates so influential, it's a fun read with good writing and art.


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Posted at: 07/12/2013 9:06 AM
Updated at: 07/12/2013 9:22 AM
If you like outdoor theatre with pyrotechnics and huge fight scenes, you might want to go to the Hill Cumorah Pageant which showcases the history of the Mormon religion.
The first performance is at 9:15 p.m. Friday in Palmyra.
There are also performances Saturday night and also Tuesday through Thursday next week.
Click here for parking information and accommodations in the area.


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I took out the varroa strips from my hive today, and had a check. The frames in the bottom box were very mouldy, so I have removed them, leaving the box empty. Built a stand to elevate the hive…Continue
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I am new to beekeeping. I did a beginners course and have a hive in my backyard but no bees yet. Is there a club in Rotorua or maybe Pyes Pa area in Tauranga? I am keen to collect a swarm but have…Continue
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Pbee - this is the wrong way to vent your feelings -Finman (who I think you refer to) well and truly missed the point of the discussions and just couldnt get his point across in english nor understood 'kiwi' which frustrated everyone. The site is well managed and doesnt deserve a public slagging as it just received. Your input is appreciated when passing on valuble info for a new bee keeper such as myself -re Lavendar oil to deter ants was a winner :). Cheers Dansar
If you join the NZ Beekeepers forum, you better restrain yourself from telling everybody how you feel or Grant will 'gag' you! It is a great Forum considering the members, but Grant will not accept if you type with enthusiasm or if you have a different opinion. A world class scientist from Finland with lots of available information on treating Varroa has been devastated about the attitude on the NZ Beekeepers Forum.
The NZ Beekeepers forum is on the edge of some significant milestones
189 members, 5003 posts and 599 topics. I think its pretty impressive considering the site has only been going for 6 months. We welcome New Zealand beekeepers from all walks of life, whether that is TBH, urban, hobbiest or commercial. Check out the Warre hives being posted too, they look great :)
Won't know for 2 to 3 weeks if my Virgen queen has mate sucessfully. If not then I will have to buy a mated queen.
Hows your situation going Nicholas?
Thanks anyway Nicholas. Rosemary from the Auckland bee club came
over yesterday and we spent the avo doing a drone cull. No eggs, larva
or capped brood. Probably no queen. Drones are trying to get back in
but can't fit thru the entrance anymore cos we jacked up a queen
excluder... Going thru the frames again this avo to check out drone situ.
Some are small enough to fit thru cos Rosemary said the eggs were laid
into worker cells. I am learning so much. Rosemary is awesome.
I would if I was not in a difficalt state myself. Sorry.
The hive swarmed on New Years Eve. When I opened the hive after the
swarm there was heaps of frames of capped worker brood and a whole
frame of capped drone brood. A few queen cells empty. So its been 38 days since the hive swarmed. There is still capped worker brood in there
so I figure that means there has been a laying queen. I think my best
option would be to get a couple of frames of brood. Are there any tbh
keepers in Auckland that would be willing to pass on a frame?
Hi marjolijn,
It sounds like the hive could be Queenless and you have a drone laying working. How long has the Queen cell been in the hive? Is is longer than the gest period of a Queen?
HELP! I need help please! I've just opened my hive and found more than
50% drones... Very small amount of capped worker cells. No more
capped drone cells that I could see thankfully. Possibly 1 queen cell.
No eggs. Small amount of stores. Drones have consumed at least 3
frames of honey.... Ideas I have thought of include asking for a couple
of frames of brood from another tbh keeper and buying a new queen...
Can anyone give me advice/help?
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Alejandro Escovedo
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Tags: rock, americana, singer-songwriter, alt-country
2006- Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for Performing
1998- Named No Depression Artist of the Decade
1993- Musician of the Year at Austin Music Awards
1982- Sundown
1986- True Believers
1994- Hard Road (2 discs; included repackaged True Believers)
1997- The Pawn Shop Years
1992- Gravity
1994- Thirteen Years
1996- With These Hands
1998- More Miles Than Money: Live 1994-1996
1999- Bourbonitis Blues
2001- A Man Under the Influence
2002- By the Hand of the Father
2005- Room Of Songs
2006- The Boxing Mirror
2008- Real Animal
2010- Street Songs Of Love
2004- Robbing Peter
2007- Jimmy Carter: Man From Plains
He began his music career with The Nuns, a mid'70s punk band based in San Francisco.
*The Nuns opened for Sex Pistols' last show at Winterland in January 1978
*played with Judy Nylon in 1978
*The first show he played with Nylon was a pivotal moment: opening at Max's Kansas City for former Velvet Underground guitarist John Cale.
*co-founded the pioneering alt-country band Rank and File (w/ Chip and Tony Kinman ) in 1980
*formed True Believers (with brother Javier and Jon Dee Graham) 1983
*played national tours supporting Los Lobos
*Buick MacKane 1987-90
*a nod to the influence of the 70's on Escovedo's musical tastes and reflects an edgier, harder rocking sound than any of his solo releases.
*Alejandro Escovedo Orchestra 1987-90 (3-15 piece renowned Austin band)
-Lived at Chelsea Hotel during Sid & Nancy days
-Worked at Waterloo Records after True Believers broke up
-Steven Bruton produced his first solo albums
-John Cale, one of his idols, produced THE BOXING MIRROR
-subject of an upcoming documentary by Jonathan Demme
-2008 photoshoot by legendary rock n' roll photographer Mick Rock
-Tony Visconti produced REAL ANIMAL & STREET SONGS OF LOVE
-In 2003, after having lived with Hepatitis-C for many years, Alejandro fell critically ill and nearly died.
-Friends and admirers around the country organized benefit shows to help the songwriter. This effort grew into the album POR VIDA: A TRIBUTE TO THE SONGS OF ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO in 2004. The 31 contributing musicians included Steve Earle, Jon Dee Graham, Lucinda Williams, John Cale, Jennifer Warnes, Ian Hunter, The Jayhawks, Los Lonely Boys and Son Volt, as well as family members Pete Escovedo, Javier Escovedo and niece Sheila E.
-In 2005, Escovedo's song "Castanets" appeared on the iPod playlist of George W. Bush, prompting a self-imposed ban on live performances of the song.
*Alejandro performed "Castanets" on December 29, 2007 while opening for Patti Smith in New York City's Bowery Balloom.
BY THE HAND OF THE FATHER is the music and selected stories from the theatre-work created by Alejandro Escovedo in collaboration with playwrights Theresa Chavez, Eric Gutierrez and Rose Portillo. The play and music explore the relationships between immigrant fathers and their children. The theatrical work grew out of songs he had written about his father, Pedro Escovedo
-His parents emigrated to Texas from Mexico
-His father played in local mariachi bands in the 1930's, as sang in major East Bay bands
-Brothers Coke Escovedo and Pete Escovedo, both percussionists, have played with Santana, Azteca and Malo
-Longtime Prince collaborator Sheila E (Pete's daughter and Alejandro's niece)
"Alejandro is an abstract expressionist historian of his and our past, of emotion and desire."
– Jonathan Demme
"Musically, Alejandro Escovedo is in his own genre."
-David Fricke, Rolling Stone
"Escovedo has blended the lyricism of Bruce Springsteen and Jackson Browne with the raw power of the Stooges and the Velvet Underground…the result is music with heart, brains, and a burning sense of adventure."
- Mark Kemp, Rolling Stone
"A masterwork from one of the genuine lights in rock music."
"Escovedo keeps getting better at an age when most artists are on cruise control."
- Chicago Tribune
"Tom Waits. Bruce Springsteen. Bob Dylan. They're master singer-songwriters who thousands have tried to emulate. This John Cale-produced album proves there's another name ready for the list."
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Rolling Stone Reviews on Alejandro Escovedoabout 2 years ago
3.5 Stars
"Dylan dropped acid in the limelight," sings Tex-Mex singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo on "Headstrong Crazy Fools," savoring the recklessness of youth with a James Jamerson bass line and a Lou Reed rhyme scheme. Escovedo nods to his forebears here, as on 2008's Real Animal. more at rollingstone.com
AustinChronicle on Alejandro Escovedoover 7 years ago
With the variety of his material and comrades, Alejandro Escovedo could hold a mini-SXSW himself, which in effect this evening was.more at austinchronicle.com


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Local musicians, community rally around bluegrass legend in time of need
HURRICANE -- The air might have been icy and forbidding on the outside of the Barnyard Barbecue in Hurricane on Friday, Jan. 24, but inside, the atmosphere was electric with the sounds of great bluegrass music as nearly 100 people came together for a benefit show for their friend and fellow musician, John "Buckwheat" Green, who had heart bypass surgery in early November and hadn't yet been able to return to work.
On this night, people could enjoy fresh barbecue while they listened to three local bluegrass groups: "Jim and Valerie Gabehart," "The Grass Stains," and "Southridge."
Green, who sings and plays electric bass for the Gabeharts, even sang a couple of his own compositions, "The Old Man in the Shanty," and "A Shoulder to Cry On," which was the first time he had performed with them since the surgery on Nov. 1, 2013.
Known as Buckwheat or Buck to his friends and family, Green said he had ignored warning signs that something in his body was amiss. He had experienced an odd sensation in his chest sometimes while mowing the lawn over the summer, but didn't pay attention to it. In late October his mother, with whom he had made his home, passed away. A few days later he awakened with what felt like indigestion, which lasted about 10 minutes and then stopped. Three days later, however, when the pain hit, he knew he needed to get help fast. He said a "real close friend," Linda Cochran, took him to the hospital.
"On Friday, it started hurting really really bad. If it wasn't for her I probably wouldn't be here," Green said.
After a heart catheterization at Thomas Memorial, three blockages were found that were so severe physicians determined he would need more than a stent, and sent him to Charleston Area Medical Center-Memorial Division, where another test was done and he was told he would need three bypasses. On the following Tuesday, surgery was performed and instead of three, four bypasses were done.
One of the most difficult parts of the surgery for him was the breathing tube, which has left him with throat problems. Being a singer, this has made the healing process even more important.
"It was hard. My throat hasn't been the same. I sang some there (at the benefit), but not like I used to. I haven't overdone it," he said.
Lincoln County Prosecutor and musician, Jim Gabehart, said he had approached Green earlier about the benefit because he knew Green would not be able to work for awhile.
"The music community is very good about responding when the call goes out," he said.
Gabehart said the benefit performance went on from 7 to 10:15 p.m., when he had to finally close the show.
"It was three hours of solid music (no intermissions). It was a great evening," he said.
On his Facebook page, Green said he was filled with emotion and gratitude for the love and support shown to him by those who came to the benefit.
"I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart." He also expressed appreciation to Jim and Valerie Gabehart for organizing the event.
Green, who also plays regular guitar and mandolin, said he comes from a musical family who always sang together. As a matter of fact, he was singing before he could talk.
"Mom said I used to stand in the crib and hold onto the rail and try to sing along with what was on the TV, and I used to try to sing with the radio," he said.
When he was 4, his dad took him along one Saturday night while his country band performed. The younger Green was allowed to get up and sing, too. The next morning his mother took him to church where he sang "Jesus Loves Me" in front of the congregation. He was such a hit; the pastor asked him if he knew any other songs. He looked over at the church pianist and asked, "Do you know 'You Ain't Nothin' but a Hound Dog?"
"Dad got an earful when we got home," he said, laughing.
Green is the son of the late John and Virginia Green, who lived most of their lives in Hurricane. John passed away in 1972 and Virginia joined him just this past fall. Green said he learned to play music from his father.
"My dad always played. I'd listen to him and his friends play. He bought me a guitar when I was in the first grade or so," he said.
Later he sang in the choir at Hurricane High School, which he credits for refining his singing skills.
"I was taught how to sing formally. That helped a lot," he said.
If you want to make records, it is good to live near a recording studio, which Green did. Called Midway Studios, the building was located where Bogey's is today. Green said he walked in one day when he was about 13 or 14 and said. "I want to be a singer and songwriter." The owner, Bill Browning, listened to his song and recorded it for free. Later he recorded an album and a single for Green's first group, The West Virginia Gentlemen.
While in high school, Green said he listened to rock 'n roll and country, but then began listening to the Country Gentlemen, a bluegrass group.
"It grew from there -- I never looked back," he said.
He formed the West Virginia Gentlemen with Jerry and Joe Vance and Tim Johnson. Johnson was killed in a car accident in 1974 and the band broke up. He was in "The Laurel Mountain Boys" from 1976-78, then formed a group with Jerry Vance called "The High Time Pickin' Band." Later he recorded in Michigan on the Old Homestead Records, and then played in "Groundspeed" which included Kevin Coll and Rob Ward of Saint Albans and Richard Byrd of Huntington.
In 1990, he went to work for "Lonesome River Band" who had recorded three of his songs in the 1980s -- one of which was "The Old Man in the Shanty" about an old man who was a night watchman for his dad's rock crushing business.
"It's a classic in bluegrass music," he said. "It was recorded by the Chapmans and did well. Lonesome River Band re-recorded it on "Chronology I-First Ten Years." When he joined the Lonesome River Band, his band mates included Tim Austin, Dale Perry, and future bluegrass star Dan Tyminski, who plays for Allison Krause, and is also the voice coming out of George Clooney on the song "Man of Constant Sorrow" from the movie, "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?"
Could he predict Tyminski's bright future at that time?
"Oh yeah, I knew he was going to be something. We still play golf together if I go to Nashville," he said. The other two are still close to the music business.
Over the years, he has met a lot of big music stars. It didn't hurt that the late country music musician Merle Kilgore was his cousin.
"I met a lot through Merle Kilgore -- I had back stage passes no matter where," he said.
For those who aren't familiar with Merle Kilgore, he was a singer/songwriter/agent in Nashville back in the '60s and '70s. You might be familiar with a song he co-wrote with Claude King in 1962 called "Wolverton Mountain" that became a tremendous hit on both the country and pop stations.
In the song, the singer says not to go on Wolverton Mountain if you're looking for a wife because Clifton Clowers, who lives there, has a pretty young daughter and is mighty handy with a gun and knife. The singer (Claude King) finally says he's not afraid of Clifton Clowers; he's going to climb that mountain. As a matter of fact, that mountain really exists and it is located in a small town in Arkansas. Clifton Clowers was a real man who lived on that mountain and he was Merle Kilgore's uncle and Buck Green's grandfather. Green says that mountain became a big tourist attraction.
"People flooded to Woolverton (actual spelling) Mountain. Grandpa started whittling turkey calls and trinkets, selling them to people," he said.
Although he didn't see him often, he has good memories of staying with his grandparents when he was little and later as a teenager.
"We'd go fishing, and in the evenings, he'd sit under an old tree and play fiddle. He was quite a man," Green said.
Was the song true? Although the song only mentions one daughter, there were two, Burlene and Green's mother, Virginia. Green said although his grandfather did use a gun and knife, he didn't use them on anyone.
"Dad said the story was true; mom said it wasn't," he said, laughing.
In 2007, Green moved back to West Virginia permanently from Virginia to help his mother who had been injured in an accident. In 2011, Jim Gabehart called and asked him to play bass for the group.
Today, along with playing bass for the Gabeharts, Green is writing songs with some songwriters called, "The Morris Group," who write for Dale Morris Publishing in Nashville.
"I go up there a couple times a month," he said.
He is also an endorser for Schecter Guitar Research who supplies him with his guitars.
He feels pretty fortunate to be alive. He credits his neighbors, Mark and Marty for helping him since the surgery.
"I feel blessed that I am still here. Blessed to have friends who checked on me. It's a humbling experience," he said.
"I've always prayed a lot. Lots of people prayed for me. I've always been a believer. I know the Lord's probably teaching me something," he said.
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Don't tell the others but I like you best.
Good morning, Friday
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- June 17, 2011 at 12:33 am
Marshmallow fluff is so good… I made some chocolate marshmallow frosting a few weeks back to top some brownie cupcakes. I kept wishing the marshmallow chocolate ratio was more marshmallow than chocolate. Next time
- June 17, 2011 at 2:23 am
Could you make me those pancakes. My week has been so exhausting. I need something like that
- June 17, 2011 at 2:42 am
I linked back to the March post and just went into a major sugar high!! (and that was just from looking at the pics
- June 17, 2011 at 4:20 am
Happy Friday:-)
- June 17, 2011 at 4:34 am
Can I come over your place for pancakes? That's the only answer.
- June 17, 2011 at 5:20 am
I think I need those pancakes.. it's been a LONG week!!
- June 17, 2011 at 6:11 am
Mmmmmmm! I must try these!
- June 17, 2011 at 7:21 am
These. Look. Fantastic.
The end.
- June 17, 2011 at 8:04 am
Okay, I'd like to have one goal for the next year to have breakfast and coffee with you. Deal?
- June 17, 2011 at 8:30 am
Happy Friday!!!!!
- June 17, 2011 at 8:31 am
Your pictures are evil. And delicious. And amazing…what a freakin trifecta!
- June 17, 2011 at 8:38 am
My Friday mornings look nothing like that, but theyre still my favorite too.
- June 17, 2011 at 10:20 am
Mmmmm…fluff! Friday is totally my fave weekday too
- June 17, 2011 at 10:48 am
TGIF, Andie!
- June 17, 2011 at 2:16 pm
That is a gorgeous stack of pancakes! The sun is out…Have a fantastic weekend!
- June 17, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Now THAT looks like a good morning. I need some marshmallow fluff in my life! Gotta love Fridays
- June 18, 2011 at 7:50 am
I've never had marshmallow fluff… I think I need to try these. Yummm!
- June 18, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Marshmallow fluff for breakfast? Yes please!
- June 19, 2011 at 6:40 am
It's funny— I have a jar of marshmallow fluff in my pantry and I couldn't remember why I bought it… now I remember, lol.
- June 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm
I am glad you showed a picture of your beloved fluff.
I've only seen it called Marshmallow Cream and didn't know for sure if it was the same stuff.
and don't tell the other but Friday is my favorite too!
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