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DC Chowhound in Houston - how's my restaurant itinerary for 3 days in Houston?
Flying into Houston to do some serious chow hounding - here's the food itinerary - any suggestions, recommendations, changes?
Day 1
Lunch - Sichuan Cuisine
Dinner - Reef
Day 2
Lunch - Otilia's
Dinner - Indika
Day 3
Lunch - Banana Leaf
Dinner - Hugo's
Wanted to get a good mix of ethnic and fine dining....thoughts? Changes? I love brunch at Hugo's but I don't know whether Banana Leaf is worth a dinner trip.
Would appreciate any feedback!
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Yeah pleen, you've done your research well. I would also agree with removing Otilia's and throwing Feast into the mix.
Can't go wrong with doing lunch at Banana Leaf. Recommend getting the roti canai and the crispy tofu. I had no clue about Malaysian food before eating here, and it's nice that the servers are very friendly and accommodating. Also noticed your post about Sichuan, sounds like you can handle some heat so be sure to ask them to make your food spicy.
I would say skip Sichuan Cuisine. Unless you have a large group you will not be able to enjoy the Sichuan hot pot which looks to be their specialty. I believe they require at least two people (I could be wrong) but it is a hefty pot for one person to conquer.
I am from Dallas and travel to Houston almost every month. Sichuan Cuisine was on par with Sichuanese Cuisine in Plano which is not nearly as good as Little Sichuan in Plano.
I had five dishes on my last visit to Sichuan Cuisine. Ma Po Tofu, Eggplant in a Sichuan sauce, Crispy Fried Pig Instestines with Dried Chilies, Dragon Dumplings and a Long Bean dish. The Ma Po Tofu tastes exactly like Sichuan Cuisine (literally no difference). So that lead me to believe they used a canned sauce not fresh. It was reaffirmed at Little Sichuan when I tried the same dish. The pig intestines were probably the worst dish, as they still maintained a sulphur like taste. I have had several dishes with pig intestines and never the taste, possible cleaning problem? The dried chilies (not Sichuan peppercorns) were nothing more than the packaged kind thrown in with about 8 chilies per piece of meat. There were more chilies than one person could ever eat, they were not fried or toasted, just plain. The waitress was adamant about me leaving any intestine on my plate without taking it to go. I gave in and took it home.
I am not familiar with the Chinese dining scene in DC but I would say to hold your Sichuan dinner until you visit Dallas (Little Sichuan). It was decent and I have high expectations comparing it to Little Sichuan. I would go for another Chinese or even Vietnamese eatery in Houston. Just my two cents
Sichuan Cuisine
9114 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036


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Altofer: Paying tribute to the Mayas within the CIA
Like many Americans, I have seen the movie "Zero Dark Thirty," a dramatic portrayal of the hunt and execution of al-Qaida mastermind Osama bin Laden.
After the success of "The Hurt Locker," director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal have teamed up again to give us a story of torture, cunning and the tenacity of a female CIA agent whose efforts tracked down the world's most wanted terrorist.
Creating controversy are the torture scenes at the beginning of the movie, which, I admit, made me squeamish because I did not want to think of my country resorting to barbarism as a means for attaining information.
Critics state that sadistic measures used on prisoners, however noble the goals, challenge their effectiveness for deriving the truth from someone who would say anything to stop the pain. Sen. John McCain, who was tortured in Vietnam as a prisoner of war, agrees with this viewpoint.
In the movie, there is credence given to facts taken from men who were humiliated and abused beyond what most Americans could comprehend or even tolerate to watch in reality.
But 9/11 was our horrific introduction to the schemes and dreams of terrorists, and their willingness to die while committing mass murder has become our nightmare. A savagery aimed at civilians, and in the heart of New York City where the casualties could have been even greater, created a solid foundation for the American anger and revenge that arose from the crumbling, smoking rubble of the twin towers.
As the Japanese learned in the years following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the consequences of awakening a sleeping giant are grim because the American resolve for vengeance seldom includes mercy.
When you create a Holy War, watch out for the enlistees against it because the devil is in the details and, in the United States, those details are comprised of Marines, sailors, soldiers, the Coast Guard, the Air Force and numerous government agencies supporting them.
The torture depicted in "Zero Dark Thirty" did not begin in the dank, dark undisclosed sites shown in the movie, but in the smoldering ruins of the twin towers where thousands of civilians were incinerated, mangled and crushed along with the first responders bent on saving them. No quarter was given there.
During the film, I became aware of a reverential hush over the audience that seemed as eerie as the movie's dim lighting which showed the helicopters' stealthy approach into Abbottabad and the Navy SEAL Team Six's raid on the bin Laden fortress.
The church-like atmosphere in the theater was weird considering the subject matter; however, I presume, when a monster is felled by just executioners, his death becomes cause for prayer.
Who better to lead the service than Kathryn Bigelow, the woman who directed the film, and Maya, the female CIA agent played by Jessica Chastain, who stalked down the al-Qaida terrorist. Bin Laden's last moment was even accompanied by the screams of female relatives heralding the closing in of SEAL Team Six commandos.
While testosterone pulled the final trigger that sent this mass murderer to a watery, unmarked grave, it was estrogen that sealed and filmed his fate. Burqas included, there are no heavenly virgins who would want this tortured soul.
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Co. Clare is universally considered as one of the heartlands of traditional Irish folk music. Traditional irish music bands such as The Tulla and Kilfenora Ceili Bands, Micho Russell of Doolin, Martin Hayes and Willie Clancy, readily spring to mind. For those in search of an authentic Irish music experience, County Clare hits the high note. In addition to impromptu session in pubs across the county, Clare hosts well over a dozen music festivals each year… no matter what month you visit, there is a festival on the calendar. This rich musical heritage can be encountered in almost any pub at any crossroads where fine musicians break into a seisiún at the drop of a hat. However, for a visitor to the county seeking a guaranteed Irish musical treasure trove, they just need to head for any of the many festivals held in Clare. The most well-known is probably the renowned Willie Clancy Summer School that has taken place every July in Miltown Malbay for the last 38 years. The event is attended by young and old from the four corners of the globe who come to learn to play traditional instruments and join in the demonstration of their newly honed skills in daily sessions. There are many lesser known, but no less enjoyable to attend, festivals from January to the depths of winter. The very best of traditional music can be heard in Clare and the standard of young musicians here is so high that the future of this incredible legacy is assured. The wealth of talent that can be seen in the festivals in Clare is extraordinary, not to mention that found at performance venues like Cois na hAbhana and Glór and teach ceol and parish halls all over the county. Set dancing, the traditional group dance, has seen an entusiastic revival over the last two decades, and regular sets can be seen around the county, in places like Vaughans Pub in Kilfenora. Traditional Irish music session every Wednesday at Pepper's Bar Feakle.
Trad Session every Saturday night in Nagle's Pub Kilfenora, great music and craic guaranteed.
Every Wednesday there is a trad session in the Highway in Crusheen . Singing session second Wednesday of the Month.
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The first charter for this historic fair was granted by King Charles over 300 years ago. In the past the fair lasted for a week or more with people coming from all over the world. In recent times it has evolved into a one day show and fair where the leading horses in the country are presented.Buyers from all over Europe are still attending and purchasing horses who go on make their name on the international stage in both the showjumping and pony circles.
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The Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973 in memory of the piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals, dances (céilithe) and exhibitions are run by the summer school. Learn of the traditional culture, arts, language and literature that County Clare is renowned for during this weeklong exposition.
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Located in the Spa town of Lisdoonvama, with its spa wells Health centre and the only working Spa in Ireland, the sulphur baths, famous for their therapeutic treatments are an excellent way to relax after the rigours of the matchmaking festival. All hotels and bars have music and dancing daily. Romance and craic are to be had in abundance. Why not meet the matchmaker Willie Daly in the Matchmaker Bar at the Imperial Hotel during the actual Matchmaking Festival.
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The Mountshannon Arts Festival is an annual festival held at various locations in and around the beautiful lakeside village of Mountshannon in County Clare. The fifteenth Iniscealtra Festival of Arts 2010 opens in Mountshannon on Saturday 29th May with the official Opening Ceremony and the festival continues on through to the Bank Holiday weekend, finishing on Monday 7th June. The Festivl is produced in association with Mountshannon Community Council, An Comhairle Ealaíon/The Arts Council, and Clare County Council.


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A progressive Christian Easter Reflection
In his preaching points for Monday of Holy Week, John Shearman notes
"Throughout Holy Week our attention is focused on what we call "vicarious sacrifice." One might well characterize this approach to life as "compassionate care," but it must be carried out in actions, not abstract words….Jesus personified this sacrificial love in the way he lived and died."
Lent has, at least in my part of the world, been a mostly Roman Catholic tradition and even in those circles it's mostly fallen out of fashion. Or at best it's become a superficial practice of giving up chocolate or dessert or something equally inconsequential.
In any case, the Gospel writers don't depict Jesus as giving up anything. In fact, in the excerpt from John used today a dinner is held for Jesus, at which Lazarus' sister Mary lavishes Jesus with a bunch of expensive perfume.
John's author has Jesus refer to Mary's generous act as "preparing him for burial" but the overall tone of the story is one of celebration; of community, and family, and relationship.
As we approach the pivotal event in Christianity, instead to giving up some minor luxury in our lives, perhaps we could take a bit of time to reflect on the mutuality – the agapé relationship – that encompasses us and all things.
Let's take fifteen minutes each day this week to meditate/reflect/pray.
As you go through the day today, make an extra effort to be conscious of the people you meet, and how you interact with them.
At the end of the day, choose one of those interactions.
Set aside fifteen minutes to recall that interaction in as much detail as you can.
Choose one thing, large or small, to celebrate.


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Last-minute glitch postpones launch of U.S. rocket
The Orbital Sciences Antares rocket is seen on the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) Pad-0A at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia
The 13-story rocket developed by Orbital Sciences Corp had been slated to lift off from a new commercial spaceport in Virginia at 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT) and place a dummy cargo capsule into orbit.
The test flight is expected to clear the way for the company's trial cargo run to the International Space Station later this year.
If successful, Orbital Sciences would then start working on an eight-flight, $1.9 billion contract to fly supplies to the station for NASA.
About 12 minutes before launch from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia, an umbilical line on the rocket's upper-stage fell away prematurely, prompting a cancellation, said NASA launch commentator Kyle Herring.
The next launch attempt is targeted for no earlier than Friday, although weather at the Wallops Island Flight Facility could be a problem.
Meteorologists are forecasting high winds and possible thunderstorms.
"You learn a little bit from every launch attempt," John Steinmeyer, a senior project manager with Dulles, Virginia-based Orbital Sciences, said during a NASA TV broadcast.
"We'll take the lessons learned from today and move into another attempt as soon as it's safe to do so."
The company is one of two hired by NASA after the space shuttles were retired to fly cargo to the station, a $100 billion project of 15 nations that flies about 250 miles (400 km) above the Earth.
Privately owned Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, completed its test flights in 2010 and has successfully carried out two of 12 planned cargo runs to the station for NASA under a $1.6 billion contract.
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We may not be able to self support in the near future
Posted: December 26, 2012|
We are only halfway through the present Parliament, but already the leaders are jockeying for the next election, when they should be concentrating on clearing the mess left by the previous administration.
The evidence for this statement is coming through clearly here in the West Country newspapers, where the organ grinders are sending out their little assistants to spout the party propaganda.
A classic example of this are two recent letters by Theo Hopkins in the Western Morning News, November 26 and December 12, the same message but in a slightly different format; political sound bites but no substance.
He says that the UK has not been self-sufficient in food since Victorian times – not true.
During the Second World War this nation survived on the productivity of our farmers and the skills of our fishermen.
The only supplies we had from Europe at that time were provided on a regular basis by the Luftwaffe, and I can assure Theo that it wasn't food parcels being dropped.
It was high explosive and incendiary bombs.
There were also generous gifts of tin fish (torpedoes) delivered by U boats in order to sink our ships.
During this period our farmers, with the help of the newly formed Women's Land Army, supplied our milk, meat, grain and vegetables. The fishermen harvested the sea at every opportunity.
Virtually no food was imported because the import priority was the provision of military equipment and above all – oil.
All of this had to be transported across the North Atlantic.
Thus we were forced into supporting ourselves as far as food was concerned.
Our convoys paid a terrible price because of atrocious weather and the ever present wolf packs (U boats).
Theo is correct in one respect.
We may not be able to self-support in the future because:
1. Our population in WW2 was approximately 45,000,000, but it is now in excess of 60,000,000 and rising by the day.
2. Our farmers and fishermen are under severe and idiotic directives coming out of Brussels.
The reasons for Theo's communications became clear in his second letter.
It was intended to ridicule UKIP, that political beast causing severe consternation among the three major parties.
He is perfectly entitled to put forward his point of view, but it is always best to adhere to the facts on any issue.
Having digested his letters, I pressed a few buttons on my 1931 computer (brain) and here is what came up:
During World War Two we were a United Kingdom, but we were Independent of Europe and we had what was essentially a one-party state because political differences were put aside for the duration. Eureka!
What do we come up with?
UKIP for the period which Churchill subsequently described as our finest hour.


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Spotlight Theater
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The New Farman Theatre was opened on September 24, 1948. It was built on the site of the former Farman Theater. Later known as the Warsaw Cinema it was closed in 2007.
It reopened under new owners in November 2008, and was known as The Stage, staging live theater, music, dance and movies. Due to funding problems, it was closed in November 2009. It was reopened as a movie theatre in February 2011, but closed in 2013. It was reopened as the Spotlight Theater on November 27, 2013.
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It is great to see family still interested, Mark is also my cousin and Michael was my great-grandfather. I still remember to this day growing up with his stories as I knew him till his death in 1999.
mcd14526 and GreenMan415: I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Michael DeAngelis in the late 1980's (see my post in Oriental Theatre Rochester PA). We also corresponded over the next the decade. I sought him out looking for information about the Oriental and discovered quickly that the real treasure was the architect!
Welcome GreenMan415…..it is great to read another DeAngelis family related post.
This article deals with the theatre being auctioned off.
So sad that this theatre has been closed yet again and this time due to back taxes.
A local family in town has purchased the building and hopes to have it up and running within 2 months. Potentially to be rename Main Street Theater
Patti44: Great news and I do like the rename of Main Street Theater! Thanks for the updated good news! Keep us posted!
Don't know the background to the original name, FARMAN though do love the unique curved marquee photo….not many theatres have or had curved marquees though the marquee on my former hometown theatre designed by Michael De Angelis was curved as the theatre was located on a corner in Westfield NY.
This Movie theater is reopening November 27, 2013 under new owners and the name Spotlight Theater
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The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee outraised its counterpart, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, for the the third consecutive month, bringing in more than $5.2 million in March, according to figures provided by the committee. The NRSC raised almost $3.2 million for the month.
With the $2-million advantage, the DSCC padded what was already a sizable fundraising lead. The committee finished March with $8.4 million cash on-hand, while the Republicans had nearly $5.3 million in the bank. For the year, the DSCC has outraised the NRSC, $13.7 million to $6.9 million.
"We have a long way to go, but we are off to a very strong start," said DSCC executive director Guy Cecil. "The cash advantage for Democratic candidates enabled us to hold our own against Republican third party spending in 2012."
The NRSC's fundraising haul represents an improvement since February, when the committee raised $2.2 million. Last month, the NRSC blamed its slow start on staff turnover.
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Great place to get Chilean food. I always get a churrasco and a couple empanadas. Amazing. They also have an insanely wide variety of foods. The pizza is great here and so is the pasta. The owner is really nice and the deliver is free. My favorite place for food in Allston by far!
Posted by Anonymous on 09/06/2007
La Mama's has been consistently great for the past 6 years I have been living here. Always fresh food, and quick service (including delivery). The best is the chicken milanese, and the chacarero sandwiches are tasty too! Also the closest thing to NY pizza I have found in the Allston Brighton area. It's a go-to place!
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As Allston/Brighton pizza joints go, LaMamma is great. I was so surprised by the quality- usually a large menu such as this does not bode well, but in this case everything was better than expected - especially at 12:00am in college student land. Our favorites are the empanadas - clearly homemade and very tasty. Pasta selections are decent and pizza and calzones are consistently good, not the gooey mess I have had at similar places. Lots of choices to suit many cravings. Overall a good late night option.
Posted by lady t. on 05/11/2006
Surprisingly diverse and quality food from what looks and initially seems like another pizza joint in Allston. The ambiance is nothing to write home about so I recommend getting it to go or delivered. The pesto tortellini is my personal favorite and my roommate has been thrilled with the chili dogs.


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Perez Hilton Introduces His Adorable Baby Boy, Named…
Blogger Perez Hilton welcomed his first child (via an unnamed surrogate) last month.
He showed off the adorable — and cutely dressed — young man to the L.A. Times, and also to omg! Insider, in a preview for an Insider interview that will air Monday, March 25.
Perez's son is named Mario Armando Lavandeira III or Perez Jr. omg! Insider's Thea Andrews said, "It was so beautiful to see the pure joy on Perez's face as he held his newborn son! This is something that he's dreamed about for a long time and he's clearly a natural. He's already thinking about brothers and sisters for the little guy, so I'm sure we'll see his family grow in the years to come."
Watch the omg! video to see more of the little guy, or just check out the sweet photos here at the L.A. Times site. Perez may have earned a reputation as a "mean" celeb blogger, but he must've done something right to get such a little cutie!
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text: take in mind this is for fun so all you NFL venom spewers ease up a little.... Anybody who has seen Michael Vick in action knows he is close to the greatest pure athelete on this planet. Seriously. Even football haters who have seen him toy with NFL defenders must be forced to at least consider this. Undoubtedly he has a strong leg but he has never tested it, for obvious reasons. But even so, let's pretend his kicking leg is as relativly strong as his throwing arm. Meaning he pretty much would have a stronger shot than any soccer player in the world. Add to that the accuracy he also has. Now with his athletcism and god-given skills (foot=arm, shotaccuracy=throwing accuraxy) how great of a soccer player would he be? And he be greater than Freddy Adu He is already faster than Landon Donovan (legit 4.2 40 speed), he is 6"1 (almost the same height as Brian McBride) and can probably bench press close to 350 Ilbs, he has the hips of barry sanders and the accelaration of cheetah. So let's translate all this into a soccer player. He has the fluildity of movement like a Figo or Zidane, is faster than Landon Donovan, can change directions and accelarate better than DaMarcus Beasley, can outjump almost any defender (just watch him jump for a TD) or fight through anyone. And then add the laser-guided cannon. Do you people realize that the US are producing atheletes like this? And that within the next few generations we'll probably find a player like this?


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ALBANY - Problem-solving and team work. Those are skills that some young students were forced to face head-on, in order to complete some tasks during a day dedicated to engineering.
Volunteers from GLOBALFOUNDRIES visited a summer camp where they challenged dozens of kids, ranging from 5 to 12 years old.
It's a simple concept -- get the marble to the target.
However, the tools made it challenging, they could only use small cups, string, and pins and it was not easy.
"I'm learning being an engineer is harder than you think, but it's also a lot of fun to do," said Nyla Barrow, a fifth grader.
It's Engineers' Day at Trinity's Inner-City Summer Camp in Albany.
About 40 kids, ranging from 5 to 12 years old, got to learn what goes on at GLOBALFOUNDRIES.
They got to see, and touch the wafers and chips made at the fab plant.
They also got to put on the bunny suits, worn by the real engineers.
"They're going to be the leaders of tomorrow, they're going to be the scientists, mathematicians of tomorrow who continue to push us forward to develop these new technologies," said Anthony Centore of GLOBALFOUNDRIES.
Every great scientist and engineer has to start small, and demonstrate persistence, creativity, and eventually solve the problem.
"If you use team work it could make it easier, cause you can't always do every by yourself," explained Nyla.
That's a lesson we can all learn.


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The last time the Canucks saw the Kings, they skated away with a moral two points, and an actual zero points, losing the game but punching a bunch of people — which, in the minds of many hockey fans, is the margarine to victory's butter. This time around, however, no one had to settle for I Can't Believe It's Not Winning!, as the Canucks actually managed to score more goals than the Kings, which signifies the sort of triumph that actually affects the standings.
In so doing, the Canucks also staved off their inevitable mathematical elimination from the playoff race, so they also beat math. That's hard to do. Many members of the Toronto hockey media have been trying to do that for years, with limited success. (Often, these individuals will ask: do you even watch the games? The answer, on this night, at least, is yes. I watched this game.)Continue Reading —›


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What: Dirty Bourbon River Show
When: 7:30 p.m. today
Where: Philmore on Broadway, 2441 Broadway
Admission: $12; $30 table for two and $60 table for four; call 745-1000 or go to www.philmoreonbroadway.com
For those who didn't make it to the recent New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, where the rambunctious, New Orleans-bred quintet Dirty Bourbon River Show made its debut, you'll get a chance to see the group today when it brings the essence of the Big Easy to Fort Wayne.
"We've toured around 39 states and we are, a lot of times, the craziest thing people have seen. In New Orleans, you can see a lot of crazier stuff than we do," says Charlie Skinner, vocalist, trombonist and "ringleader," by phone from New Orleans. "We're just trying to share a little bit of that with the rest of the country, and maybe that will start something in their own neighborhood, maybe bring back instruments to the band."
Dirty Bourbon River Show will make a stop at the Philmore on Broadway today to deliver its energetic brass-laden sound, which is laced with piano and accordion. Local dance troupe dAnce.Kontemporary will open for the band with selections from its "Carnival" show. The Philmore, which had a kitchen fire last month, will also have the Affine and Ragin' Cajun food trucks serving food that can be brought into the venue.
A multigenre band made up of musicians that are both classically trained and self-taught, Dirty Bourbon River Show is described as a blend of New Orleans Gypsy Brass Circus Rock. Their mix of funk, R&B, jazz and rock is gaining attention with high-profile appearances at New Orleans' Voodoo Festival and the 69th annual Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C.
"For me, it's just a raucous good time. We're going to come in and give you all genres of music, and all types of feelings, whether you want to dance or sit in your chair and bop your feet," Skinner says. "We like all types of music, so we want to give people all types of music.
"It's just that feeling of New Orleans where you come in, you have a little too much to drink, the band is really good and you end up having way too much fun."
Skinner says the New Orleans Jazz Fest was a great opportunity for the band to be counted among this year's storied lineup of performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Phish and Robert Plant.
"We're always trying to do big shows in New Orleans, and the biggest show you can play is the (Jazz and Heritage Festival)," Skinner says. "It's a huge leap forward for us, and it's been a goal for us since we started the band, and hopefully they will let us come back next year."
The band's musicians met through the New Orleans music scene in 2009, experimenting with a variety of lineups. Frontman and instrumentalist Noah Adams first collaborated with Dane "Bootsy" Schindler as Buck Johnson and the Hootenanny Kid. The two recruited Skinner, who was born and raised in Georgia and moved to New Orleans to attend Loyola University.
"I came down here for college, and I did that for three years, but eventually I realized the reason I came down here was the music," he says. "It's just a beautiful place that has a rich heritage, and there are so many guardians of the culture here that make it their duty to uphold it and to keep it going. We don't claim to be those guardians, but we definitely have their backs."
The band's lineup of full-time musicians, which also includes Matt "Slyfox" Thomas and Jimmy Williams, have released eight studio albums and performed 600 live shows in five years.
"The way I feel about it is that I don't have another job. We all take this very seriously, and although we don't like to look at it as a job, it is a job. It's what we do," Skinner says. "After a two- or three-month tour, you get real tired and you want to go home for a little while, but once you stay home for a week and you don't have anything to do at 10 o'clock on a Tuesday night, you're like, 'What we're going to do? We've got to do something.' "
"I would much rather be playing a show," he adds. "We have gotten so used to it that it feels weird when we're not playing a show."
The band recently announced a Kickstarter project in an effort to use online crowd funding to produce its next studio album, which is scheduled to be released in spring 2015. With the band independently producing all of its previous albums, the musicians are turning to their fans to meet their $10,000 goal that would afford them more time for creativity in a professional studio, as well as help pay for national publicity for the band.
Skinner says although the band has tried crowd funding before, he believes the band's persistent touring and new business partners have increased the fan base.
"We have reached a lot of people, and we've played for a lot of people. We have a new management team, new momentum and new songs that we're excited about, and we just want this album to be unhindered by monetary restrictions," he says. "The only way to do that as a group of broke musicians is to get help from your fans, and I think they want us to have that experience."
Whether the band will reach its goal by the June 27 deadline is up in the air; but what's certain is that these five musicians will continue traveling across the country, making fans of their music and the New Orleans culture that first inspired them.
"We just want you to wake up the next day, and your legs are sore, but you had a good time. That's what it's all about, " Skinner says.


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With Chrissy & Mr. Jones back for a new season on VH1, there's no better way to show our love than to bump some of Jim Jones most memorable tracks.
Blasphemy! But someone had to do it. Everyone calm down, I'm not saying that you can't play Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" until your iPod breaks. All I'm saying is that there is so much more out there in terms of cheerful spirited holiday-themed music that is both modern and mostly listenable.
Let's put aside our differences and agree that lists are fun. They are also only definite if you actually add them to your holiday playlist. SO: WILL YOU?
Not that Azealia Banks didn't clap back at Jim Jones on Twitter during their medium rare beef last week. She did. The beef quickly turned from medium rare to well done when the Harlem newbie hit the studio and dropped "Succubi" only days after Jones called her a "slore" on Twitter. A Harlem rapper battling a fellow Harlem rapper takes us back to 2004. Read more…
Over the last few weeks, Executive Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records Mike Caren has been making noise about a new Director position open in his department. While news of the Urban/Rhythmic-focused gig spread through re-tweets and industry word-of-mouth, it appears a different role in Atlantic's A&R department was also up for grabs: Senior Vice President.
Late last night, Atlanta DJ Greg Street of V103 announced over the air that Jeezy was joining forces with Atlantic Records; not added to their artist roster, the Snow Man would instead be considered an addition to their staff, lending his expertise to Mike Caren's A&R group by landing the role of Senior VP.
Despite Drake's recent involvement (or not) in a physical altercation with Chris Brown and camp, the show goes on. On Saturday Drake's Club Paradise tour stopped at Jones Beach in NY where he performed in front of a crowd of 15,000 yelling fans. Earlier this week he promised them a second chance at Summer Jam. Unfortunately redoing Summer Jam didn't mean YMCMB artists Nicki Minaj or Lil Wayne would come out as special guests. But Drake snagged the hottest upcoming rappers in the game–2 Chainz, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill and A$AP Rocky–to open his show. Cam'ron, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones of Dipset also reunited. "This is something that I gotta do for New York," he said right before bringing out the "We Fly High" rapper who was later joined by his former Harlem group members. Even on stage Drake remained tight lipped about the now infamous Chris Brown brawl. But per PopDust.com, he was subliminally referencing the incident that we hope doesn't spiral out of control. Read more…


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CONYERS -- As a young girl growing up in Conyers, Kayla Rowser was a faithful subscriber to Dance Magazine and she particularly enjoyed reading the January issue, when the New York-based publication unleashed "25 to Watch," a collection of profiles on up-and-coming dancers.
Now 24 years old and a company dancer with the Nashville (Tenn.) Ballet, Rowser this January found herself included in the magazine's annual window into the future of dance. She admitted she was surprised to learn she'd been nominated and selected.
"When our artistic director and our PR director called me in to tell me that I'd been selected, I was absolutely floored," said Rowser by phone on a rare day off in Music City. "It was almost like I didn't realize what they were telling me. I grew up getting Dance Magazine in the mail and flipping through every January to see who they were listing as the top 25 to watch.
"When they told me I'd been nominated and chosen for it, it seemed so surreal ... It just seemed so far off from anything that I could have imagined. It was an exciting moment for me to be recognized nationally, and it makes me want to keep pushing even more."
Suffice it to say, Rowser is getting glowing reviews.
"Kayla Rowser is one of those rare dancers who manages to balance artistry and athleticism," wrote the magazine's Amy Stumpfl. "Petite but powerful, she ripples across the stage like a feathery breeze, only to explode in an impossibly expansive leap. And through it all, she engages her audience with a face that is innately serene and expressive."
"Kayla is just on the verge of discovering her artist within," added Paul Vasterling, the Nashville Ballet's artistic director. "She has the perfect proportions and lines of a classical dancer. She has the body and the talent, and is developing it to become a very important part of our company."
The 2006 graduate of Salem High has scarcely had time to let the honor sink in as she's carrying a heavy load of responsibilities, dancing full time with the company (which at present includes rehearsals for two different productions) and teaching classes in the evenings. She's also taking online courses from Nashville State Community College in pursuit of a communications degree.
"It's a busy lifestyle," she said.
The daughter of Vern and Jeffrey Rowser took her first ballet class at the age of 4 and in a matter of years began intensive training at Magdalena Maury School of Classical Ballet in Fayetteville. She also played clarinet in the symphonic band (her father spent a decade as Salem's band director) and had membership in several public-service groups.
Although she's adamant about earning a college degree ("It's something I've always wanted," she said), Rowser said when her high school days ended, she wanted full immersion in ballet as an art and an industry, so she hoped her parents would understand her desire not to take the traditional college route.
Rowser's mother Vern -- whose interest in the arts includes directing Salem's color guard and dance team and working at several dance studios -- joked in an email that her daughter is a "testament to how you should listen to your kids," agreeing with her that she had the gifts and the ethic to eschew the university scene, heading directly to a real-world industry.
"I've got a very supportive family," the 5-foot-2 Rowser said. "Some people couldn't understand why I wanted to defer college and try for a professional career in ballet. I can't thank my parents enough -- they're a big part of why I've been as successful as I have been. I had a foundation at home that let me know I could do this."
Soon finding herself in the employ of the Charleston (S.C.) Ballet, Rowser spent a season there and then moved to Nashville, where she spent two years as a trainee with Nashville Ballet 2, which included performances in Vasterling's "Carmina Burana" and "Nashville's Nutcracker," as well as Balanchine's "Four Temperaments."
"Nashville Ballet 2 is like the feeder program," Rowser said. "You have the opportunity to take classes and begin working your way up to the place where every dancer aspires to be."
Rowser joined the main company in 2009 as an apprentice and a year later was elevated to company member. Since that time, she snagged the title role in "Firebird" and "Sleeping Beauty," and has also danced in "Nashville's Nutcracker" (as the Sugar Plum Fairy), "Swan Lake," "Carmina Burana," "Afternoon of a Faun," "Cryin' Out" and "Postcards from the Boys."
She is now preparing for a role in "Romeo and Juliet" and will join the company on the road, performing "Carmen Burana" in St. Louis.
Although her career is just getting off the ground, Rowser -- who also has two sisters, Hilary, a sophomore at Kennesaw State, and Carmen, 12, a dancer and seventh-grader at Davis Middle School -- said she can envision the time when she no longer dances ("Your body will quit before your heart will," she said), although she knows the arts will always be part of her life.
"You never know what the future holds," she said. "I'm so passionate about dancing and I hope one day to find something else I'm as passionate about."
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- Covington, Emory, Gainesville dance troupes team up for production ( October 15, 2012 )
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Karen Boran reads and replies to about 200 emails a day. On a recent Thursday, her Google calendar shows not a single 15-minute interval free. The first meeting of the day for the petite 56-year-old principal of John Hancock College Prep High School is with a senior afraid she won't graduate because her attendance is below 90 percent. Second, Boran has to call in a teacher who's fallen behind on grade entries. Then comes the mother of a boy with special needs to discuss whether Hancock--a spunky neighborhood school in a yellow brick building that towers over the small square houses surrounding it--will still be the right placement for him as a fifth-year senior. Navigating her office to welcome visitors, Boran steps over piles of books displaced in a January storm that flooded 18 of 36 classrooms, requiring some to relocate to the auditorium.
By late morning, at last, Boran gets to the place where the Chicago Public Schools administration wants her spending the majority of her time: a classroom, to observe and assess the teacher's performance. As of early April, Boran and two assistant principals had collectively done 98 observations using the city's new teacher evaluation system. Boran's assessments take her three hours apiece, from reviewing pre-observation lesson plans to a post-evaluation conference and data entry. "And I'm fast," she said, typing furiously on her black wireless Dell laptop.
The new evaluation system, designed to keep administrators and teachers focused on instruction, is unrolling amid a historic--and historically distracting--year in the nation's third-largest school district. September brought an extended school day and Chicago's first teacher strike in a quarter century, which halted classes for seven days and spurred schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard to resign. One of the strike's central issues was the proposed inclusion of students' standardized test scores in teacher evaluations and pay. The year is ending with the district projecting a $1 billion deficit and massive protests over plans for 54 school closures. In between, the city murder rate has been steadily climbing, disproportionately impacting the young people who populate Chicago's most challenged schools.


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The 21-year-old talked to Kenya's national TV station NTV about his Celtic future as he is continually linked with a move to England.
"I still have a contract with Celtic and I am their player," he said. "If anything comes up and it is good for me and the club, from there I will move on."
Asked whether he is in talks with any English Premier League sides, he added: "At the moment there are some things, some talks going on.
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TUCUMCARI, N.M. (AP) - A Tucumcari man charged with killing a woman whose remains were found in rural Quay County has pleaded not guilty in the case.
Prosecutors say 45-year-old Frank Keller entered the plea to an open count of murder earlier this week. Kimberly Draman had been reported missing on Sept. 13.
Her remains were found earlier this month about 12 miles northeast of Tucumcari. The Clovis News Journal reports that Keller told authorities that he hit Kimberly Draman in the head with a car jack and then accidentally backed over her with her car.
Keller also faces charges of tampering with evidence and the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. Authorities say he had been driving Draman's car when he was arrested Sept. 18 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Excluding the headland comprising Fort St. Angelo, the City covers an area of about 175,000 square metres. The Phoenicians, the first known settlers to occupy the Island, reputedly erected at Birgu a temple dedicated to their tutelary goddess, ASTARTE.
Vittoriosa Wharf can be considered as the cradle of the history of Birgu. The fortifications of Birgu are possibly the most ancient of their kind in Malta.
During World War Two, Vittoriosa became the target of enemy action. Various historical building and sites were demolished and parts of the city were rebuilt on modern lines. Within the confines of its bastions, the population of Vittoriosa tended to grow in line with the increased maritime activity.
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|Valletta is the capital city of Malta and a World Heritage site. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta, and the historical city has a population of 6,966. Valletta is the second southernmost capital of the EU member states. Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. It is a living experience of Baroque architecture, a monument donated by the Knights of St John nearly five centuries ago. Throughout the years, Valletta has welcomed emperors, heads of state, artists and poets and is now the permanent seat of the Maltese government. The City of Valletta was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.
The city was named for Jean Parisot de la Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion in 1565. The official name given by the Order of Saint John was Humilissima Civitas Valletta — The Most Humble City of Valletta, or Città Umilissima in Italian.
Dotted with quaint cafés and wine bars, the city is today one of Malta's main tourist attractions, hosting among others, the majestic St John's Co-Cathedral, the imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. It also provides a stunning snapshot of Malta's Grand Harbour, often described as the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.
The city's unique setting nowadays plays host to a series of cultural events, from theatre in English, to concerts by leading opera singers.
A hive of business activity during the day, the city switches to a slower gear for the night. Use it to your advantage to get away from the noise and take a stroll to admire the magic of the fortified capital amplified by the gentle lighting. Admire the bastion walls, the dense clusters of worn limestone buildings, the timber balconies, and imposing Churches.
On Friday, 12 October 2012, Valletta was unanimously named European Capital of Culture (ECoC) for 2018, by a jury of experts, following a presentation by the Valletta 2018 Foundation.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most northerly town in England. It lies less than 4km south of the border with Scotland. However, over the centuries, the town has changed hands between the two nations on at least 13 occasions.
In 1296, Edward I of England captured Berwick-upon-Tweed, which began a period of three centuries of almost constant warfare between the English and the Scots. It fell to the English for the final time in 1482.
The town's railway station now occupies the site of the once-mighty Berwick Castle, although some of its towers and curtain wall have survived. Parts of the medieval town walls are also still standing. The sections facing the River Tweed and the entrance to the Port of Berwick were rebuilt and strengthened with new gun emplacements in the 18th century, to meet the threat from the French.
The most impressive feature of Berwick-upon-Tweed is its circuit of 16th century ramparts and bastions, constructed between 1558 and 1570 in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The Elizabethan fortifications comprise five arrow-shaped bastions connected by 15 metre thick earth ramparts faced with stone.
Unlike other walled towns in England, the fortifications of Berwick-upon-Tweed are complete. The town avoided the fate of other towns and cities where sections of ancient walls were demolished in the 1960s to make way for new roads or housing. The entire circuit can be walked easily in about 40 minutes and the ramparts and bastions afford magnificaent views of the historic townscape and along the valley of the River Tweed and the coastline of Northumberland towards Bamburgh Castle and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
The Union of the Crowns of England and Scotland in 1603 brought an end to the conflict between the two countries, but Berwick remained a garrison town until 1964. The first infanry barracks in England were opened in the town in 1721 and it remained the Regimental Headquarters of the King's Own Scottish Borderers until 2006.
Today, the borderlands around Berwick-upon-Tweed are among the most peaceful and least spoiled by modern development in our country. Berwick-upon-Tweed is one of only six towns in the United Kingdom to have achieved the status of a Cittaslow town.
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The UCF Libraries has acquired, processed and made available the DeVos Sport Business Management Collection through the generosity of Dr. Richard Lapchick. This is a collection of professional sports media guides for several professional sports. A total of 182 titles were added, some containing multiple volumes for a total of 835 media guides. These represent a large portion of major professional sports teams. They are used by students doing research in the Sports Management program.
Professional sports teams produce guides for the media each new season. They serve as a comprehensive source of information on the team, its players, coaches, schedule, history and statistics, for use by print and broadcast media.
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Mrs. Victoria Delores Kinjerski "Vicky" Stommel, age 51, of West Liberty, Kentucky and formerly of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday December 14, 2012 in Wolfe County, Kentucky the result of an automobile accident.
She was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday July 12, 1961 the daughter of Michael and Juliet Koller Kinjerski. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, was a pastors wife, a stay at home mom and encourager to all she knew.
She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Pattie Kinjerski.
She is survived by her husband, Pastor Gary Stommel of West Liberty, Kentucky her parents, Michael and Juliet Koller Kinjerski of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, her daughter, Maleaha Stommel of Richmond, Kentucky, her son, Noah Stommel of St. Paul, Minnesota, her siblings, Michael M. (and Chris) Kinjerski of Neenah, Wisconsin, Stephen F. Kinjerski of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Juliet (and Rodney) Schleis of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, Arnie (and Terry) Schuller of Evansville, Wisconsin, Andrew Kinjerski of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, Christopher Kinjerski of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Louise Wolfe of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, and Peter J. Kinjerski (and Lisa) of Kimberly Wisconsin, plus a host of nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Life Assembly of God, 1423 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104 with Bro. Richard Van Huss officiating. The Body will lie in state at the Church from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Vicky Stommel Memorial Missions Fund at www.kyag.org. Professional service provided by Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Ky.
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Rod: The Challenges Lead to Success
Scratch agency is basically an opportunity with State Farm to open up a shop in an area that you may want to start your career. And typically as a scratch agent you start from the ground up.
Okay, you have no clients, you open up a brand new office. You're not known in the community unless you're from that area, so it was definitely an interesting opportunity.
Basically I contacted hundreds of businesses, small businesses where I could open up the doors to a lot of people in one place. For one example we have a small business here that I know the owner now and he allowed me to prospect all of his employees the old fashion door to door sales. You know, I had to introduce myself as a new State Farm agent in Rogers, met with a lot of people that were able to send referrals to me.
So looking back I thought this is going to be tough, at the same time I'm glad I went through it cause quite frankly times now it just makes it that much sweeter.
You hear the comments all the time, the sky's the limit. And quite honestly it is. You can be as successful as you want to be depending on your work ethic, you can make a lot of money. We've been able to do a lot of things that I don't think I would have ever been able to do if this opportunity would not have arose.
I tell you one of the most exciting things about this career is having the opportunity to win or earn in this matter the trips that they provide for us. Just to give you an example, again the blessing behind the opportunity we've been to Hawaii twice already. Took both of my kids on one of those trips, so that was just a time to never forget.
It's just extremely rewarding, and I can't speak enough about the opportunity of being able to be pretty successful financially.
This story is just one of many unique, personal perspectives on being a State Farm® agent.


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Port of Portland Technical Assistance Project
All photos courtesy of The Port of Portland
Partner: Port of Portland
Start Date: 2003
Duration: Current
The Port of Portland Technical Assistance Project (PTAP) provides hands-on support and operational assistance for all Port of Portland facilities, with a focus on the Portland International Airport (PDX). PTAP staff work to reduce landfill-bound waste by implementing recycling, composting and other waste prevention programs. Project staff partner with Port employees, airlines, airport tenants, janitorial staff, waste haulers, and product suppliers to achieve the Port's waste minimization Targets and Objectives. The project is based at the Portland International Airport (PDX).
To create an accurate picture of the waste being generated and/or diverted, PTAP staff collects, manages, and analyzes waste data from all Port facilities, reporting its findings on an ongoing basis. The project develops innovative pilot programs and initiatives that encourage waste reduction and facilitate the Port's role as a national leader in sustainability. Programs focus primarily on four areas: Airport Concessions, Public Areas, Airlines, Administrative. See below for a list of accomplishments in each program area.
Airport Concessions:
- Implemented back-of-the-house food waste collection in 2004 with restaurant tenants at PDX Terminal and later incorporated offsite partners (such as hotels and flight kitchens) into the food waste collection route. This resulted in significant landfill diversion at a net cost savings to the Port of Portland;
- Established Biannual Clean Up Events for airport tenants resulting in 10-15 tons of materials being diverted from the landfill on an annual basis;
Public Areas:
- Developed the North Terminal Food Court Collection, one of the first airport food waste/organic material collection initiatives in the nation;
- Developed and installed Liquid Collection Stations at Security Checkpoints: an innovative waste reduction approach that was prototyped by PTAP project staff and resulted in significant labor savings. Similar stations have been installed in airports across the country;
- Significantly improved public recycling systems by installing containers in consistent locations with necessary visual cues;
- Supported airlines in their efforts to develop on-board recycling programs (notably with Delta, Alaska, and Horizon). Support included outreach, education, and waste assessments;
- Collected nearly 10 tons of periodicals from Lufthansa German Airlines PDX/Frankfurt flights from 2004 to 2009 and distributed to regional German language programs at schools, colleges and universities;
Administrative Areas:
- Designed and installed the recycling system for Port's LEED Platinum Headquarters including organic waste and all-plastics collection;
- Facilitated the development of recycling systems for airport tenants and facilities;
Recent Accomplishments:
- Introduced a comprehensive recycling program for the new Port Headquarters office building, the new LEED Platinum home to the over 400 Port staff. As a result, the buildings waste diversion rate has significantly improved;
- Coordinated multiple Zero Waste events including the 2012 Seaport Celebration attended by 1,500 people and the Port of Portland Holiday party for over 400 employees;
- Completed a study with Starbucks Coffee, as part of a national effort to help find a recyclable solution for hot beverage coffee containers, and to work toward a recycling solution to the more than 6,000 cups of coffee sold daily at PDX;
- Completed a 24-hour waste audit of the overall PDX waste stream; documenting and weighing nearly 9 tons of materials disposed in a single day;
- Assisted Alaska Airlines and JetBlue in completing an on board waste assessment of numerous flights;
- Supported/facilitated the first PDX tenant transition to all-compostable serviceware (Elephant's Deli);
- Introduced a three month Sort It and Win rewards program for food and beverage employees that contributed to a 41% increase of food waste from the previous year (as of August2012);
- Redesigned the liquid collection stations based on passenger surveys and suggestions and was featured in national publication, Airports Magazine, about liquid collection re-design;
- Coordinated a "durable cup" initiative for Port employees; and
- Significantly expanded recycling and waste minimization collection at Port maintenance facilities;
- PTAP staff played an integral role in a work group convened by the Federal Aviation Administration to develop guidelines for establishing and improving airport recycling/waste reduction programs. The resulting synthesis document highlights challenges andmakes recommendations for the FAA to consider in coming years.
Overall Program Highlights:
- Waste diversion rate for the PDX Terminal is about 30%, up from less than an estimated 15% in 2001;
- Waste diversion rate at Port HQ is approximately 82%, up from an estimated 76% in 2010;
- Diverted over 2,488 tons of food waste from the PDX Terminal and its "Partners in Food Waste Diversion" between 2004 and 2012. The PDX Terminal itself has diverted over 1,400 tons of food waste to date;
- Recycled, reused, or donated 80% of materials collected at Port sponsored PDX Cleanup Events (staged to help airport tenants dispose of large, unwanted bulky, and unusual items). When these events began, all of these materials were sent to the landfill; and
- Diverted over 100 tons of liquid waste from the landfill to date due to liquid collection stations pioneered by the PTAP Team beginning in December of 2008. Estimated annual labor savings for reduced janitorial services is over $30,000. Airport Magazine Aug/Sept 2012.
Port of Portland website
Portside Summer 2011 "The Green Team" page 10.
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For 25 years, the "Oprah Winfrey Show" gave viewers a series of entertaining, shocking and enduring episodes. A prominent feature of daytime television, Oprah featured topics that ranged from racism to dieting and violence against women. The show's episodes also featured lighthearted topics, including celebrity romances and charitable acts.
Tom Cruise Jumps for Joy.
In this unforgettable "Oprah Winfrey Show" episode, actor Tom Cruise professes his love for actress Katie Holmes by jumping on Oprah's couch. Appearing on the show to promote his latest film, the actor was questioned about his latest controversial romance with the much younger Katie. Rumors had been circulating that the romance wasn't real and Tom set out to disprove that theory by displaying his overzealous excitement.
Wagon of Fat.
In a 1988 "Oprah Winfrey Show" episode, the talk show host wheeled out a wagon containing 67 pounds of fat. The fat represented the amount of weight that Oprah had recently lost in an attempt to fit into a pair of Calvin Klein jeans. The host's new appearance was stunning and a sharp contrast to what viewers had grown accustomed to. It is still considered to be one of the show's most shocking episodes.
Good News for Everyday America.
In a November 1993 episode, Oprah Winfrey took it upon herself to document the reactions of everyday Americans as they received a bit of good news or a helping hand. As one of the Oprah Winfrey Show's top 25 episodes, it features a young boy getting a new puppy and a job applicant receiving an offer to work for the talk show host's production company. Couples struggling to make ends meet were also given days off work with pay. Episodes of this nature would become a regular feature on the show.
The Aftermath of the Rodney King Trial.
The "Oprah Winfrey Show" went directly to Los Angeles to gage the opinions and feelings of its citizens following the acquittal of the police officers in the Rodney King trial. The trial accused the officers of police brutality for striking King 50 times during a routine stop after a high speed chase. King's case gathered national attention due to accusations of racism and the trial's not guilty verdict prompted the 1992 L.A. riots.
Erica Kane's Husbands.
In a nod to another popular daytime show, this 1991 Oprah Winfrey episode was devoted to the main character of "All My Children." Actress Susan Lucci appeared on the show to discuss her character's well-known appetite for marrying men. At the time Lucci's character, Erica Kane had already married at least eight different husbands. The panel also featured all the actors who had played Lucci's TV husbands, including Daytime Emmy winner David Canary.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 15, 2012) -- Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is the Southeastern Conference offensive player of the week.
Manziel broke his own SEC record with 576 total yards in a 59-57 win over Louisiana Tech. He rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns and passed for 395 yards and three scores. It's the third-highest total for an FBS freshman.
Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley is the Southeastern Conference defensive player of the week.
Mosley had 12 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in Alabama's win at Missouri.
Arkansas kicker Zach Hocker, Mississippi kicker Bryson Rose and Tennessee return man Cordarrelle Patterson shared special teams honors released Monday.
Florida's Jon Halapio and Mississippi State's Tobias Smith shared offensive lineman honors. LSU's Sam Montgomery is defensive lineman of the week. Manziel and LSU running back Jeremy Hill are co-freshmen of the week.


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Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman has beaten off competition from a number of clubs to land the 24-year-old former Everton youngster.
Jutkiewicz has struggled for form this season, scoring just twice in 24 appearances, and has failed to nail down a regular place in the Boro starting XI.
However he will increase Freedman's attacking options following David Ngog's departure to Swansea and he was signed in time to feature in Tuesday's game against QPR.
Freedman told his club's official website: "Lukas is someone I have admired for a while. I've known of him for a long time, going back to his Everton days.
"I believe that if Lukas can find the right club that can provide him with the right sort of service he can quite comfortably be one of the top strikers in this division.
"Because of his pedigree he is someone who is ready to be involved right away."
Jutkiewicz, who will wear the No 29 shirt for Bolton, started his career with Swindon and had loan spells with Plymouth, Huddersfield and Motherwell during his time with Everton.
He signed for Coventry after leaving Goodison Park and joined Middlesbrough for £1.3m in January 2012.


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Teachers, it's time to plan your Spring Farm Tours! Tours available April 3 - May 10, 2013
We are now taking spring reservations for the Zip Line Tree Top Canopy Tour. Individuals and groups are welcome.
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Amid all the mourning and controversy surrounding Michael Jackson's untimely death, the Glastonbury festival rocked on, celebrating his life with a series of impromptu tributes. The annual music and mayhem four days — which featured headline acts from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, The Ting Tings and the Black Eyed Peas among hundreds of others — also attracted the usual celebrity suspects. Freebie-loving Peaches Geldof sported her latest look (stolen from Madonna around 1985) and Lily Allen still hasn't taken off that peroxide wig (and it's starting to look a little ragged now). Thank heavens for Lady Gaga and her reliably insane on-stage outfit and blistering set. In these sad times, who'd have thunk that the Haus of Gaga would provide us with a source of comfort? [Photos: , Getty Images Entertainment]
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5 Musical Legends Who Have Never Won A Grammy
Despite countless categories and a Lifetime Achievement selection committee that's thrown trophies to such long-time award losers as David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and The Beach Boys, there are still some legendary artists who are long overdue for some Grammy love. Here are five of the most egregious cases.
- Diana Ross
Ross—both with The Supremes and solo—regularly received Grammy nominations for everything from "Baby Love" to "Muscles." Sadly, she's never gotten to take a trophy home.
- Neil Young
Neil's nominated for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance this year—his seventeenth nomination since 1990. Since his competition has over 35 Grammy Awards between them (5 belonging to John Mayer!), maybe they'll finally let him have one.


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Mail order specialists and online trading experts all agree: good pictures boost sales.
You can improve your own photos of small items quickly and easily, using exactly the same principles as professional photographers, but you don't have to invest in an expensive light tent to do it.
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Miami - Stanford at the Orange Bowl Pre-Game Tailgate
January 3, 2011 4:30pm - 7:30pm
January 3, 2011 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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Go Cardinal at the Orange Bowl! Get ready for the game with the Cardinal faithful at a pre-game tailgate at the Sun Life Stadium. Celebrate with the band and hear from special Stanford guests. Admission includes tailgate fare and beverages (beer and wine included).
Stanford Tailgate Pricing
$65 – General Admission
$55 – Stanford Affiliate (Stanford alum, parent, faculty, staff and Buck Cardinal Members)
$35 – Current Stanford Students and Stanford Recent Grads (classes of '06-'10, undergrads and grads)
$25 – Child (11 and under)
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Admission includes tailgate fare and beverages (beer and wine included). These prices are per person. On-site prices will increase by $5 per category.
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Wacky Women Wipe Out Ovarian Cancer
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Wonderful Wacky Women Are "Making Waves" To Wipe Out Ovarian CancerBy: Kelly Woodard
"Wacky Women" and the "Mighty Men" who love them are standing up to cancer by hitting the pavement at the 5th Annual Redneck Riviera Chapter of Wonderful Wacky Women's 'Making Waves to Wipe Out Ovarian Cancer' Run/Walk on Saturday, September 28th, 9:15 am, at the world famous Flora-Bama Lounge.
Presenting sponsors include: Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce, WEAR ABC 3, Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, Sunny 105.7, Suzy Toronto Studios, the Flora-Bama. The event is hosted by the Redneck Riviera Chapter of the Wonderful Wacky Women, a local charitable organization founded on the concept of "women who rise above all obstacles to turn tragedy into triumph, and who answer the call to make a difference in the world". The race will consist of a 4 mile walk/run and 1 mile fun walk to raise awareness and research funding for ovarian cancer.
Jimmie Sue Walters, WWW Director/Founder and cancer survivor, believes that bringing awareness to this "silent killer" is imperative to saving women's lives. Walter's said, "Early detection is vital, and many women don't have any symptoms or simply ignore the signs until it is too late. Our goal is to provide education on warning signs, support to those who are already struggling with this disease, and raise as much money as possible to fund research for a cure."
Walters said of her work with the "Wacky Women" over the past five years, "I just feel like God has led me to this cause for a reason, and continues to put people in my life to keep us on the right path. The Wacky Women started out supporting cancer as a whole, but after our title sponsor author Suzy Toronto lost her best friend to ovarian cancer in 1993, our board decided to do something special in her memory by going in that direction. Our overall race each year is 'In Tribute to her, Candy Swanson'. When we started getting calls from local survivors, our sisterhood began. We work endless hours to make this event happen. We are all connected, and that's what keeps us going."
Toronto, whose books were the inspiration for Walters's vision for the Wacky Women has become more than just a friend of the Wacky Women. Walter's said, "Suzy showed up for our first event and fell in love with not only the area but the love this community had for one another." Toronto has been closely involved with the Wacky Women ever since, taking time out of her busy schedule to accompany Walters on her crusade against cancer. This year, she will serve as an honorary guest throughout the week and at the run.
Walter's says she is amazed by the outpouring of support the organization has received. "The ovarian cancer ribbon is teal, and Designed By You in Orange Beach has created a special teal Swarovski crystal bracelet to benefit the event. Each bracelet is $90, and Designed By You will donate $40 of each bracelet sold to our cause." For more information or to purchase your bracelet now, visit www.designfinejewelry.com or call 251-269-9327.
The event will be kicked off with the Wonderful Wacky Women Week:
- Monday, September 23rd with dinner at the Villagio Grill at the Wharf at 6:30 pm. This Mediterranean/Italian fusion favorite will serve a menu of fresh ingredients that will delight even the pickiest of palates. For reservations, please call 850-535-1975.
- Tuesday, September 24th at 8 am: Be sure to catch Walters, honorary guest author Suzy Toronto, and Vice-President, Gail Rappa, on Fox's Studio 10 with hosts Cherish Lombard and Joe Emer speaking about the organization and their upcoming events for the week.
- Wednesday, September 25th, the Wacky Women will host a beach party and luau at Palacio Condominiums, the hub location for all Wacky Women on the Redneck Riviera, beginning at 10 am. As the sun goes down the fun keeps on going as they move the party to the Flora-Bama at 6:30 pm for the Wacky Hat Contest where wackier is always better. Prizes will be awarded to the craziest and most creative hats so don't miss it.
- On Thursday, September 26th, the Wacky Women will set sail on a "Making Waves" Dolphin Cruise at 10 am from Tacky Jack's in Orange Beach. The cruise only holds 45 people, so make sure to reserve your spot early for this one of a kind adventure. For more information, call 850-525-1975 or visit www.chuteskyeparasail.com.
- Later, the Wacky Women will be set up at Running Wild, located at 3012 E. Cervantes St. in Pensacola from 5-6:30 pm for race registration and packet pick-up.
- At 6 pm, SanRoc Cay, located at 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. in Orange Beach, will host the Wonderful Wacky Women Welcome Party. This outside event will feature live music from the Smokin Elvis's (aka Elaine Petty and Rhonda Hart).
- Friday, September 27th, hop on the bus and head over to LuLu's Homeport for lunch at 10:30 am. Confirm your seat on the bus and lunch reservations with Jimmie Sue Walters at 850-525-1975. Later that day, runners can pick up their race packets at the Flora-Bama tent area from 5-6:30 pm.
- Saturday, September 28th, the big event gets kicked off at 9:15 am, with a Jazzercise Warm-Up followed by a group photo at 9:25 am. The Opening Ceremony begins at 9:30 am. This year's Making Waves will be in honor of the Wacky Women's special friend Terry Ivey and In Loving Memory of Sarah Kelly and Wayne Cavalier who both lost their battles with cancer earlier this year. A special motorcycle procession will close the ceremony in celebration of Wayne Cavalier.
After the race, stick around for the "Party Like There's No More Cancer" celebration where participants and spectators alike can participate in a silent auction consisting of great items donated by local business like gift certificates, massages, and weekend vacations, as well as a raffle, great food and drinks, and live entertainment by local favorites Elaine Petty and Rhonda Hart. Race participants will also enjoy Mike Martin's famous Caribbean Chili as a special thank you.
Awards will be given to the top finishers in the 4 mile run/walk category as well as the 1 mile fun walk. Please be aware that all participants in the 1 mile fun walk category must walk at all times or they will be disqualified. Prizes will also be awarded to the largest team, most spirited team, and the most creative costumes.
Registration fees are $100 per person with 100% of race registration going to the cause. Teams of 5 can register for just $400, and Active Military and Families are just $25. Kids 13 to 18 years of age are just $25. Ovarian cancer Survivors can register for $25 and will receive a special ribbon to be worn throughout the day in honor of their survival.
To donate to the "Making Waves to Wipe Out Ovarian Cancer" fund, make checks payable to The Sacred Sisterhood of Wonderful Wacky Women, Redneck Riviera Chapter, INC., 14054 Waterview Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507 or call Jimmie Sue Walters at 850-525-1975.
Like the Wacky Women on Facebook-Redneck Riviera Chapter of Wonderful Wacky Women or visit them on the web at www.rrwww.org.
"Make Waves- So be the change the world needs…Set the new standard. Make a difference whenever and wherever you can. And go ahead…Make some waves!" – Suzy Toronto, www.suzytoronto.com
Join the Wacky Women, WEAR ABC 3 and Live Broadcasting from Sunny 105.7, and don't miss your chance to 'make waves' in the community for a good cause!
Pensacola Seafood Festival
Pensacola Seafood Festival Dishes the Best Gulf Cuisine With A Side Of Art
By: Kelly Woodard
The 36th Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, presented by the Fiesta of Five Flags and Florida Blue, livens up the park September 27th, 28th, and 29th in downtown Pensacola's Seville Square. Savor delicious seafood and enjoy live entertainment in the historic surroundings of downtown Pensacola.
Visitors can browse the park for amazing original art, handmade jewelry, or unique sculptures. With more than 180 arts and crafts vendors, the Pensacola Seafood Festival is one of the largest arts and crafts fairs in Northwest Florida.
The 3rd Annual 'Gulf to Table' area in Fountain Park will again feature local restaurants and caterers that will serve tapas style dishes of their signature recipes to festival guests. Participants in the Gulf to Table area this year include local favorites such as Dharma Blue, Fisherman's Corner, Jerry's Cajun Café, Fish House, Sons of Italy Buona Fortuna Lodge, The Wine Bar, Chet's Seafood Restaurant, and Nancy's Haute Affairs.
In addition to amazing food and one of a kind art, guests will enjoy the sounds of some of the area's best live entertainment from all genre's including blues, country, and rock. Featured acts include Tobacco Road, Wes Loper Band, Brothers Osborne, Sol Driven Train, Eric Erdman Trio, and the Molly Ringwalds. For a complete schedule of live performances, visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.com.
This year, The Pensacola Seafood Festival has teamed up with the 5th Annual Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival for 'SongFest' 2013. Songwriters will be performing in a special listening room tent at the Fiesta Seafood Grille throughout the weekend. This will be your opportunity to get a sneak peak of the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival to be held in October.
Now in its 2nd year, The Fiesta Seafood Grille, presented by Pensacola Energy, will feature local chefs who share their cooking secrets for preparing their favorite cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Held in Fountain Park, guest will learn some of the best kept cooking secrets from some of Pensacola's favorites like Dharma Blue, Grand Marlin, Jaco's, and Scenic Hills Country Club.
The little seafood lovers can get in on the fun in the children's area, located in Bartram Park. With plenty of fun activities for children of all ages like hands on arts and crafts, sand art and face painting, this is sure to be a fun event for everyone. Hours for the children's area are Saturday, September 28th from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, September 29th from 11 am to 5 pm.
This year's winning Festival Poster artist is Pensacola/Gulf Breeze native, Carole Holland-Doyle. Her seascapes have been described as "not only beautiful but thought provoking and environmentally conscious." With each series, she attempts to bring the beauty of water and its inhabitants to a broader audience.
Holland-Doyle will be on site signing limited edition prints. Posters and T-shirts showcasing her art will be sold at official merchandise booths. Posters are $25 and Holland-Doyle will be signing posters on Friday, September 27th from 5 pm - 7 pm, Saturday, September 28th from 11 am - 1 pm and 4 pm - 7 pm as well as Sunday, September 29th from 12 pm - 2 pm.
Admission to the festival is free, and festival hours are 11 am – 11 pm on Friday, 10 am – 11 pm on Saturday, and 11 am – 5 pm on Sunday.
For more information, visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/seafood-festival.


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His talents and managerial skill made Barcelona the dominant team of the last few years, elevating them to a plane above the rest of the world's leading sides.
But it was not him alone. Guardiola arrived and found around him Andres Iniesta, Xavi, a kid called Leo Messi, youngsters like Pedro. His signings, like Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique, were as likely to be former Barcelona youth team products as they were established names. Just as Jordi Alba was this summer.
They were players who had played together for years, brought up through the same youth system. They knew each other inside out, their games suited each other perfectly and they moulded together from the age of around 10 for the most part into the world's greatest team. They understood the philosophy of Barcelona thoroughly, were steeped in the club's traditions and were home grown, world class stars.
Guardiola will have none of that at Chelsea, if he joined them. They may have spent millions, but have not got a youth system which produces young talent. Their best talent so far, Josh McEachran, has barely had a sniff of first team football. Their best prospects are players like Kevin de Bruyne and Lucas Piazon, bought from overseas, rather than nurtured at Chelsea from a young age. And unlike Arsenal or Manchester United, who regularly buy young from overseas to develop stars, Chelsea do not have an identity, a way of playing, a history to identify with. This is a team who aspire to play like Barcelona. Yet to play like Barcelona, you can't just buy a bunch of technically gifted playmakers. Or even appoint the old Barcelona coach to manage them. Sure, it helps. But it is not what Barcelona did.
What Barcelona did was rooted in over a decade of hard work at youth level. It involved changing the mentality of a club from the bottom up, not the top down, as Roman Abramovich seems intent on doing. You cannot just copy Barcelona. That takes years, and is beyond the ability of money to replicate.
The same is true for Manchester City, who also aspire to produce youngsters who can come through together and be self sufficient. Time will tell if they are more successful than Chelsea in creating that youth system, but where oil rich owners are in town, it is unlikely. The impatience that comes will billions of dollars, the intolerance of a run of poor form, a bad season, make life increasingly short term. Transfers are made for the good of today, not tomorrow.
That is not the kind of culture in which a Pep Guardiola is going to be able to work his magic and bring the best out of a team. Chelsea and Manchester City beware. Appointing Guardiola is easy. Copying Barcelona is a lot harder – and cannot be achieved through money.