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LINE-UPS: Ozil returns to lead Arsenal attack with Podolski and Giroud for Hull clash
MESUT OZIL has returned to the Arsenal squad and will lead attack alongside in-form Lukas Podolski and striker Olivier Giroud for their trip to the KC Stadium.
The Tigers have been bolstered with the return of Shane Long and Nikica Jelavic, having been ineligible for the FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United.
Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Ozil, Podolski, Giroud.
Subs: Fabianski, Jenkinson, Flamini, Kallstrom, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rosicky, Sanogo.
Hull: Harper, Elmohamady, Rosenior, Huddlestone, Chester, Davies, Meyler, Livermore, Long, Jelavic, Boyd.
Subs: Figueroa, Bruce, Koren, Fryatt, Jakupovic, Sagbo, Quinn.


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Poland Takes Down 'Virut' Botnet
By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published January 21, 2013
A Polish domain registrar has seized domains that were used to help spread malware.
Tags: malware, botnet, Domain, security researcher
ICANN to Reopen Generic Top-Level Domain Application System May 22
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published May 10, 2012
A software glitch had forced the organization to shut down the application process for a period of time.
Tags: ICANN, Domain, gTLD
VeriSign Set to Support up to 220 New Internet Top Level Domains
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 27, 2012
Revenues rise as demand for domain names new and old continues to grow.
Tags: Internet, VeriSign, Domain
ICANN to Expand Top Level Internet Domains Despite Critics
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published January 05, 2012
The group will begin accepting applications for new top-level domains January 12.
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Lawmakers, FTC Want ICANN to Delay New Domain Plan
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published December 23, 2011
Members of Congress and the FTC see potential problems with the plan to open up more generic top-level domains.
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Go With The Flow: Feng Shui Your Web Site
By Chris Nerney | Article Published February 09, 2009
Go With The Flow: Feng Shui Your Web Site
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Baity Gives Back with Impact Yadkin
July 12, 2013
Many college students plan mission trips all over the planet, but this summer, Jessica Baity of the NC State women's soccer team chose to assist others in her own back yard. Baity's mission field included Yadkin County, located in the Piedmont region of central North Carolina.
Now in its third year, Impact Yadkin is a week-long mission project serving the community and people of Yadkin County. This year, over 800 students and adults completed 75 mission projects that included roofing, siding, painting, building ramps and porches and replacing cabinets and flooring.
"This trip was an opportunity to give back to my home community," said Baity, who grew up in Yadkinville.
"It allowed me to serve others the way Christ has served us. Impact Yadkin gave me the chance to help improve someone else's life through physical labor."
Forbush High School, Baity's alma mater, was the hub of the Impact Yadkin effort. The gym was fitted with a stage and used primarily as an auditorium where meetings and worship services were held. Volunteers were able to stay overnight in the middle and high school buildings.
Each person involved made a $200 donation to join. The money was collected and used to purchase the building materials for the 75 job sites.


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Who doesn't look a good ole' fashioned country music show? Well clearly, based on continued increasing attendance numbers at country tours nationwide, everyone does! But still, special events, appearances, and collaborations are what really stand out in this industry. Luckily for us, country music stars are always apart of some of the more unique and beneficial events year after year. And as 2012 will be coming to an end over the next few months, it appears that this year has been no different.
Charlie Daniels will once against be hosting the Christmas 4 Kids this year, taking place on November 19 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. This will be the 11th Anniversary of the Charlie Daniels Band and Friends Concert, which will also feature Thompson Square and Phil Vassar. More acts will be announced for the event over the coming weeks. Fan club pre-sale tickets will be available on September 15, while tickets will be available to the public beginning on September 29.
Christmas 4 Kids is a truly wonderful organization, providing less fortunate children with their very own shopping spree. Funds that are raised through the event, as well as other associating events, are used to give over 400 children a full day shopping spree. For more information, log on to the Christmas 4 Kids official website.
Keeping with the holiday spirit, a few country artists will be apart of the upcoming holiday music series, 'A Very Special Christmas 25th Anniversary.' The set will be released on October 16 via Big Machine Records, and will feature The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts, and Vince Gill, among other non-country artists (Train, One Republic, Jason Mraz). As in years past, the proceeds of sales will benefit the Special Olympics. In all, the 'A Very Special Christmas Series' has generated more than $100 million since its inception in 1987.
And finally, remember a few weeks ago when we heard about the headliners of the "Teachers Rock" TV special? Well you can add another name to that list…Garth Brooks.
The country legend joins other stars Carrie Underwood and Dierks Bentley who will be performing on the television special, airing live this Friday, August 17 at 8:00PM ET from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. In addition to the country stars, the show will also include appearances by Usher, Adam Levine, and Josh Groban, as well as recollections and reflections on the importance of education in the lives of celebrities, including Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, and Jennifer Garner.
The "Teachers Rock" special, airing just before most children will head back to school, celebrates teachers and education and the influences they have on our lives.
Don't get us wrong, here; musicians and artists from each and every genre participate in wonderful charitable functions and organizations. But it does seem as though country music is usually the best represented. It speaks to the character and morality of the genre, the industry, and the individuals behind the music. We're proud to cover country music on a daily basis, and it's because of events like these. Check back here at MCE for the latest updates for these upcoming events.[signoff]


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GUYS AND DOLLS to Run 7/10-19 at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2015
Inveterate gambler Nathan Detroit is strapped for cash as he prepares to set up the biggest craps game in town.� �It's time for Lady Luck to step in.� M&M Stage proudly presents the unforgettable Broadway musical "Guys and Dolls" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, July 10 and 17 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11 and 18 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. �A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night show on July 10. (more...)
Stacey R. Campbell Releases New Pirate Adventure 'Arrgh!'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2015
Green Darner Press announced today that Stacey R. Campbell's Middle Grade pirate adventure tale, 'Arrgh!,' has received the Mom's Choice Award (Gold Medal) for excellence in family-friendly media. 'Arrgh!' certainly deserves this award,' said Kari Hock of Green Darner Press. 'Kids just love this book. Stacey Campbell is one of the hardest-working and nicest writers we've ever worked with.' The Mom's Choice Award website states that the organization's judges score books on a number of criteria including 'products that help families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually...and are inspirational and uplifting.' 'Arrgh!' follows the adventures of a runaway orphan boy named Christopher who gets captured by pirates posing as seamen, and kidnapped onto a merchant galleon that the villains plan to plunder. Forced to pretend that he cannot speak, Christopher finds he can communicate in private with a highly skilled mouse who offers to teach him 'Five Life Lessons.' The Captain's daughter soon learns his secret and together they hatch a counter-plot against the pirates. Campbell is also the author of The Lakeview Novel Series (Young Adult): Hush,' 'Whisper' and the e-novelette, 'Silence.' A third novel, 'Scream,' is due this Fall, and 'Hush' has been optioned for a film. The prolific writer lives in the Seattle area with her husband and three daughters. Marlan Warren (MW), blogger for Roadmap Girl's Book Buzz, recently sat down with Campbell (SRC) to discuss 'Arrgh!' in an exclusive interview. Here are some excerpts: MW: What was your reaction when you found out about the award? SRC: Very excited. Writing a book is like riding a road bike down a bumpy gravel hill. There are pitfalls and distractions everywhere. Getting this Mom's Choice award made me feel like I not only survived the ride, but I rocked the trail, making every scrape worth getting on the bicycle in the first place. MW: Why do you think young readers enjoy pirate stories so much? SRC: Wherever there are pirates, there is action, suspense, a little bloodshed, and a lot of fun. Pirates have been so fictionalized that authors can take a lot of liberties with their characters. They are visual treasure troves for imagination. MW: Why do you thank your father in the book's Dedication? SRC: Every summer on our sailboat my father would tuck me in and tell me stories about a young Norwegian orphan boy who had been kidnapped by pirates and his best friend-a talking mouse. I promised myself that someday I would write them down so that they would live on forever. MW: In the Acknowledgments, you say this book 'has been a seven-year battle of swords, wills, Patience, and persistence.' Details, please? SRC: The first draft took three years to write and was called 'Shanghaied.' I received 29 rejection letters. Heartbroken, I shelved it. When Green Darner Press began publishing my Lakeview novels, the publisher Kari Hock asked to see my 'pirate story.' I re-read the manuscript and discovered the 29 agents were right; so I rewrote and renamed it 'Arrgh!' and my publisher loved it. MW: Are the 'Five Life Lessons' ones you've learned? SRC: I learned them in my own life, and they are my parenting fundamentals: Lesson 1: Know your surroundings. Nothing is more important than education. Lesson Two: Patience. This is the hardest lesson of all and the one I still struggle with daily. Lesson Three: Honesty is always the best policy. Lesson Four: The only thing to fear is fear itself. Face the unknown. Don't let fear stand in the way of accomplishment. We only grow as individuals when we face our challenges head on. Lesson Five: Family is the greatest treasure. Family is not just a blood connection it is a soul connection. Home is a feeling of belonging, deep understanding and unconditional love. MW: What is your favorite reader reaction? SRC: I have dyslexia, so my favorite reactions are from readers who have a learning disability telling me that I have inspired them. If I can get that one kid, like me, who struggled to open a book and enjoy reading, I feel like I'm on top of the world. MW: You've been presenting pirate workshops in connection with 'Arrgh!' Where will you be next? SRC: I'll be at Wedgewood Elementary in Seattle on Wed., June 10. My main goal is to engage the students so they learn without knowing they are learning. I have several different slideshows I use depending on age and grade. For younger kids, I start with pirate jokes, and teach them 'how to talk like a pirate' before I move on to lessons about setting and character. I talk to older students about what it takes to become a writer-and what it's like to be a dyslexic writer. There's no such thing as a bad reader. Full interview: http://roadmapgirlsbookbuzz.blogspot.com. Title: Arrgh! Author: Stacey R. Campbell Illustrator: M.S. Corley Publisher: Green Darner Press Date of Release: Nov. 1, 2014 Genre: Middle Grade / Adventure ISBN-13: 978-0988478442 Hard Cover and Paperback (282 pages) Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Arrgh-Stacey-R-Campbell/dp/0988478447 ASIN: B00MX7ATRM Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/ARRGH-Stacey-R-Campbell-ebook/dp/B00MX7ATRM Website | www.staceyrcampbell.com Twitter | @staceyrcampbell Facebook | AuthorStaceyRCampbell Publisher | www.greendarnerpress.com Publicist Contact | email@example.com (more...)
Jake Burton Pens CRACKED
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2015
Skylight Theatre to Stage World Premiere of EL GRANDE CIRCUS DE COCA-COLA, 7/18-8/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2015
Skylight Theatre Company in association with Flying Cucumber Productions presents the World Premiere of El Grande CIRCUS de Coca-Cola, written by Ron House and directed by Alan Shearman. Based on El Grande de Coca-Cola by Ron House, Diz White, Alan Shearman and John Neville-Andrews, Opening at 8:30pm on Saturday, July 18, 2015 Runs at 8:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm Sundays through August 23, 2015 The Skylight Theatre complex is located at 1816 1/2 N. Vermont, LA, 90027. (more...)
Kimmel Center Welcomes New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2015
The Kimmel Center has announced the Board of Directors of Kimmel Center, Inc. elected the following new Board members:�Teresa Bryce Bazemore, President of Radian Guaranty Inc.,�Reverend Luis A. Cortes Jr., President and CEO of Esperanza,�Eric J. Foss, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aramark,�Frances Graham, Chair of Trustees of Moore College of Arts & Design,�Matthew E. Weko,Senior Vice President and National Director of Jones Lang LaSalle's Corporate Real Estate Services,�Michael Zisman, founder of Golf Genius Software and previous CEO of Soft-Switch, Inc., and�Mario Zacharjasz, AIA, Co-Founder and Principal of PZS Architects, LLC.� (more...)
Ctrip Responds to a Recent Public Announcement
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2015
BWW Reviews: With Patience, OFF THE KING'S ROAD Accommodates
by Gil Kaan - Jun 29, 2015
Neil Koenigsberg' Off the King's Road vividly illustrates the need for Patience in dealing with your elders. The talented Tom Bower tackles the challenge of embodying a now single, unapologetic man going through his mundane everyday routines while grappling with continuing life alone without Betty, his wife of many years. Bower shines in the scene where he reveals what really led to his Betty's demise. (more...)
Verizon Repair Crews Work to Keep Customers Connected
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2015
Ryann Redmond, Bryan Batt and More Star in HAIRSPRAY, Beginning Tonight at The Muny
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2015
The Muny presents Hairspray, winner of the 2003 Tony�Award for Best Musical,�featuring�music by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman with a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan. The Muny's production of Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges and music directed by Charlie Alterman. (more...)
Lisa J. Wilson Releases SHATTERED
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2015
UPPER HUTT, New Zealand - Lisa J. Wilson shows readers how she 'Shattered' (published by Xlibris NZ) the chains that bound her and took control of her life, telling them that they can do the same thing with their lives despite the challenges facing them. This inspiring autobiography attained a 5-star rating in Barnes & Noble and is being re-launched with a new marketing campaign. (more...)
FACT OR FICTION: THE AOJ STORY Continues thru 6/28 at Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2015
Already being hailed has a can't miss for its unique concept and ambiguous to present a plethora of True Events through script and improve, FACT OR FICTION: The AOJ Story is a story about love, self-identification, self-worth, love, an inflated ego, and addictions.��A new, original hybrid show written by James Kenneth, opened on June 11th�, and is currently running through June 28th, select nights at the annual Hollywood Fringe Festival. (more...)
BWW Reviews: A Surreal JARRY INSIDE OUT at Spooky Action Theater
by Andrew White - Jun 2, 2015
For over one hundred years Alfred Jarry has set the gold standard for profanity, riotous provocation and just plain weirdness. Putting on a play about him is daunting but Richard Heinrich of Spooky Action Theater has taken on this heady task. 'Jarry Inside Out' offers us an evening that is likely to leave some exhilarated, others exhausted, but everyone intrigued. (more...)
Lisa Angelo Shares AWAKENING TO LOVE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2015
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Cyndi Lauper Reveals KINKY BOOTS Music Inspired by Her Husband & Son
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2015
Tony Award winner Cyndi Lauper reveals that her original score for Broadway's KINKY BOOTS was inspired by her son and husband, David Thornton. (more...)
Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Summer 2015 New Releases
by Movies News Desk - Jun 15, 2015
The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced its new releases for Summer 2015. Scroll down for details! (more...)
Review Roundup: Chris Pratt Stars in JURASSIC WORLD, Now Roaring Back to Theaters
by Movies News Desk - Jun 12, 2015
Chris Pratt stars in the sequel to the classic 1993 movie JURASSIC PARK, now titled JURASSIC WORLD. (more...)
GUYS AND DOLLS To Transfer To Savoy From Dec 2015, Starring Jamie Parker and Sophie Thompson!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2015
The highly acclaimed and sell-out production of Guys and Dolls will transfer to London's Savoy Theatre in�December for a strictly limited 13 week run. Chichester Festival Theatre continue their triumphant musical�successes with this exuberant revival which follows transfers of Singin' in the Rain, The Pajama Game and,�most recently, Gypsy. Sophie Thompson and Jamie Parker will reprise their roles, with further casting to be�announced. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Opera Lafayette Proves That It Takes a VILLAGE(OISE) to Charm New York
by Richard Sasanow - Jun 11, 2015
It didn't have a ten-ton set, a fake diva flying from a parapet, or a star-studded cast, but Opera Lafayette's L'EPREUVE VILLAGEOISE (THE VILLAGE TRIAL) had one thing noticeably absent from the opera stage in New York this season: charm aplenty, charm galore. (more...)
Showtime Announces Executive Transition Plan
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2015
Matthew C. Blank, who has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Showtime Networks since 1995, will pass his title and duties as CEO to a key lieutenant on Jan. 1, 2016. (more...)
Boxed Wholesale Teams for THE HUNGER GAMES: The Exhibition
by Movies News Desk - Jun 10, 2015
Boxed, the wholesale club experience for modern shoppers, today announced a partnership with �The Hunger Games: The Exhibition.� (more...)
Return of BRING IT! Among Lifetime's Upcoming Summer Premieres
by TV News Desk - Jun 10, 2015
Lifetime has announced its upcoming Summer Premieres, including returning series 'Bring It,' 'Little Women: LA' and 'Little Women: Terra's Little Family.' (more...)
BWW Exclusive: Broadway's Hottest Singer/Songwriters: BOOK OF MORMON's Adam Ray
by Kathy Strain - Jun 1, 2015
Today, we meet Adam Ray who is currently touring around North America in the hit BOOK OF MORMON. (more...)
BWW Readers React to Patti LuPone's Cell Phone Grab During Last Night's Performance
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2015
Since BroadwayWorld posted the story, our readers have shared their strong reactions on Facebook. Check out some of their comments below (more...)
Patti LuPone Comments on Recent Cell Phone Texting Incident: 'I Am So Defeated By This Issue'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2015
Today, Ms. LuPone shares the following thoughts on last night's incident with BroadwayWorld (more...)
The Neo-Futurists Set 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015
The Neo-Futurists announce their 2015-16 season alongside a slate of new artistic initiatives which explore devised theater and new works. The season includes two prime time productions: POP WAITS created by Malic White and Molly Brennan, and Mike Mother created and written by Jessica Anne. In addition, the company launches a series of year-round developmental presentations including a quarterly experimental performance workshop The Arrow created by Kurt Chiang and Lily Mooney as well as a new works residency Neo-Lab with an inaugural workshop of Saturn Returns created by Tif Harrison. The Neo-Futurists document this year of devised work exploration through Go! A Podcast about Creativity and continue another great year of the smash hit Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. All season events are held at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland (at Foster) in Andersonville. (more...)
Johnny Depp Dresses as Jack Sparrow to Surprise Patients at Children's Hospital
by TV News Desk - Jul 8, 2015
While filming the latest edition of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, actor�Johnny Depp dressed�as Jack Sparrow to surprise some lucky kids�Lady Cilentro Children's Hospital in Brisbane yesterday. (more...)
Westport Country Playhouse Sets 2015-16 Family Festivities Series
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2015
Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2015-16 Family Festivities Series beginning in the fall, featuring musical productions based on children's classic stories, including "Berenstain Bears," "Fancy Nancy," and "Charlotte's Web."� Tickets are now on sale. (more...)
BWW Interview: Elizabeth Swados of HBO's Documentary: MY DEPRESSION (THE UP AND DOWN AND UP OF IT)
by Jennifer McHugh - Jul 7, 2015
Famed Broadway writer, director and composer Elizabeth Swados has struggled with depression her whole life. In this animated musical documentary based on Swados' graphic memoir, �My Depression: A Picture Book,� she shares her experiences with this often-misunderstood condition to make a difficult and sometimes taboo topic more accessible and understandable. (more...)
Vintage Theatre to Stage ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, 7/17-8/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2015
Vintage Theatre presents "Always a Bridesmaid" July 17 through August 30 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. with additional performances on Thursday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 29 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $28, $24 in advance and available online at www.vintagetheatre.org or by calling 303-856-7830. Group discounts for 6+ are available. (more...)
Kelli Williams & More Set for UP's First Original Drama Series TIES THAT BIND
by TV News Desk - Jul 31, 2015
UP presents its first original scripted drama series 'Ties That Bind,' a hybrid police procedural and family drama, starring Kelli Williams ('The Practice,' 'Army Wives') Jonathan Scarfe ('Hell On Wheels,' 'Perception') (more...)
Circle Theatre to Stage LOVERS AND EXECUTIONERS, 8/20-9/19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2015
Circle Theatre will present Lovers and Executioners from August 20 through September 19, 2015 at the�Circle Theatre, located at 230 W. 4th Street in�Fort Worth, TX 76102,�Sundance Square Entertainment District. (more...)
BWW Reviews: A Knight of a Night at APA'S MAN OF A LA MANCHA
by Kristen Morale - Jul 28, 2015
What is interesting about Quixote, though, is that he is not a knight at all, but a man soon considered by the masses to be delusional - a complete lunatic to believe that knights are still in existence and can be of some heroic use amongst men when such people seem hopeless causes for which to fight. Yet, what is so beautiful about Miguel de Cervantes' unyielding hero (for that is what he is nonetheless) is that he teaches an incredibly valuable lesson: if one can find beauty in this world, a true hero will fight to attain it, regardless of what mockery may belittle his efforts and what perils may confront him (in whatever form they may come). With this said, the Academy Playhouse's production of Man of La Mancha is a beautiful rendition of a beautiful tale that audiences should flock over to see. (more...)
Scoop: THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT'S EPIC on CBS - Saturday, August 1, 2015
by TV Scoop - Jul 27, 2015
Get all the scoop on THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT'S EPIC, airing on CBS on Saturday, August 1, 2015! (more...)
R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Patti LuPone Shares Her 'Top Five Rules of Theater Etiquette'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2015
In the July 24th Wall Street Journal, Ms. LuPone shared her top five rules of theater etiquette. Check them out below (more...)
NYC Parks Hosts High Bridge Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2015
On Saturday, July 25, 2015, NYC Parks joined Comptroller Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Councilmembers Ydanis Rodriguez, Mark Levine and Vanessa L. Gibson, Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner, State Senator Adriano Espaillat and community members to kick off the High Bridge Festival. (more...)
BWW's On This Day - July 23, 2015
by - Jul 23, 2015
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)
Upcoming Auditions in Nashville 7/23/15
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 23, 2015
Directors and producers in the Nashville region are seeking actors for upcoming productions of The Mousetrap, Manuscript, Cheaper by The Dozen and First Baptist of Ivy Gap - and producers are seeking cast members for a touring production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. There's even a haunted house in Auburtown seeking performers for a paying gig. We've gathered the details together here to make your planning easier. So now you have no excuse! (more...)
Scoop: NCIS on CBS - Tuesday, August 11, 2015
by TV Scoop - Jul 21, 2015
Get all the scoop on NCIS, airing on CBS on Tuesday, August 11, 2015! (more...)
BWW Interview: He's Ready to Rock! Meet Broadway's New Leading Man, SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2015
Brightman recently took part in a series of concert workshops at the Gramercy, which gave fans a sneak peek of the new musical. Now with just months left until the curtain rises at the Winter Garden, he is looping in BroadwayWorld on what he is up to in the meantime. Check out the full interview below! (more...)
Best Selling Author Eugene Walker Releases GET HIM SPRUNG
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2015
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) July 02, 2015 (more...)
Meet the Stars of NYMF: Matthew Patrick Quinn of NAPOLEON
by Nora Dominick - Jul 17, 2015
New York Musical Theatre Festival is in full swing and BroadwayWorld has taken the time to sit down with some of the stars of this years NYMF musicals. Like any great art form, musical theatre is shaped by the events and philosophies of the day. The strength and vitality of musical theatre lie in its ability to stay fresh and relevant. It was with that idea in mind, ten years ago, that the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) was created - to provide an effective platform to introduce new shows, new perspectives, and new blood into the musical theatre canon. MEET THE STARS OF NYMF sits down with�Matthew Patrick Quinn of NAPOLEON (more...)
BalaSole Dance to Present SALMAGUNDI Evening of Solos, 7/17-18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2015
ROBERTO VILLANUEVA, Executive & Artistic Director and Founder of BalaSole Dance Company, presents the 16th concert season of BalaSole in 'SALMAGUNDI,' a new program of solos in a broad range of dance styles, music choices and artistic voices, on July 17 & 18, 8PM, at Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55 Street. (more...)
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2015
VIDEO: Patti LuPone Addresses Cell Phone Incident at Last Night's SHOWS FOR DAYS Performance
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2015
BWW has video of the Tony winner's curtain speech from last night's performance at Lincoln Center Theater. (more...)
Betty White to Host Discovery Family Channel's 'Pawgust' Programming
by TV News Desk - Jul 1, 2015
Sit�stay�watch! Discovery Family Channel, America's top dog entertainment network for the entire family, is set to make a serious splash this summer with beloved animal advocate and actress Betty White hosting PAWGUST. (more...)
Broadway Animal Trainer Bill Berloni to Star in Discovery Family's Original Series FROM WAGS TO RICHES
by TV News Desk - Jul 1, 2015
Discovery Family will debut its first original series, FROM WAGS TO RICHES WITH BILL BERLONI, on Thursday, August 6 at 9/8c. (more...)
A BED OF STINGING NETTLES is Released
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015
The past is 'A Bed of Stinging Nettles' (published by Xlibris AU), made of painful memories of war and domestic abuse for those struggling to live on and find happiness in their lives, as Saarah D'Armill portrays in her new novel. It follows two young people of different social backgrounds, who both had a difficult childhood during the Second World War, as they struggle to make their marriage work. (more...)
Breaking News: Three-Time Tony Winner Frank Langella Will Lead THE FATHER on Broadway; Opens in April
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015
Three-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee�Frank Langella�returns to Broadway to star in�Manhattan Theatre Club's (Lynne Meadow�Artistic Director;�Barry Grove�Executive Producer) American premiere of�The Father. (more...)
Upcoming Auditions in Nashville 8/3/15
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 3, 2015
Directors and producers in the Nashville region are seeking actors for upcoming productions of Steel Magnolias, Cheaper by The Dozen and First Baptist of Ivy Gap - and producers are seeking cast members for a touring production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. We've gathered the details together here to make your planning easier. So now you have no excuse! (more...)
LIVING IN DAD MODE is Released
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2015
Jerry Woodward's new book, Living In Dad Mode: Making lasting memories with your kids, ($14.99, paperback, 9781498433884; $7.99, e-book, 9781498433891) is a how-to parenting manual for dad, stepdad, or grandpa, that's both practical and humorous, and won't put a guilt trip on them for failing to take action in the past. Through shared stories and time-tested activities derived from the author's own experiences, men will become better equipped on their lifelong journey towards improving relationships with their own children. Additionally, they will discover that the little everyday events, done with great love, will become the special times cherished the most. (more...)


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Caitlyn Epps and Jamie Roberts were stopped on the side of the road when the two were struck by a truck near Lexington, Kentucky. Epps was injured, while Roberts was killed. (Lee Talbert/Johnson City Press)
Local nurse Caitlyn Epps has experienced a variety of tough situations and medical emergencies through her work, but nothing would prepare her for the tragedy she went through Friday.
Starting at the beginning of the month, Epps and a few dozen of her soon to be closest friends set out from Maryland to ride on the 4K for Cancer, an adventure and charity bicycle ride for the Ulman Cancer Fund that is set to end in Portland, Oregon.
A tire change is something that Epps and her fellow cyclists would get used to, changing out a damaged tire whenever needed. When fellow rider, 24-year-old Jamie Roberts, of Rockville, Maryland, and basketball coach at Catholic University near Washington D.C., experienced a flat, Epps and a few riders in her group pulled off the side of the road near Lexington, Kentucky, to help her.
"Around mile 60, we were climbing a long, low-grade hill when Jamie got a flat tire," Epps shared on her blog, which she is updating along the way. "We were pretty close to the top of the hill and Walt (Drennan) and I said that we should just go to the top, but we decided to just stop there and change it. The highway we were on had a very small shoulder, and right off the shoulder was a muddy ditch."
What happened next occurred very quickly as Epps found herself face down in a ditch, her face in the mud.
"I stood next to Jamie as she finished changing the tire and was pumping it up, when all of the sudden we were hit by a truck," Epps wrote. "I didn't see or hear anything coming. I remember screaming in pain and looking up to see that I was face down in the ditch with my head in the mud, facing a different direction than what I was seconds before. I looked up and saw that Jamie was in the ditch too next to me."
Epps, a nurse on leave to take part in the event to raise money for cancer research, said she attempted to give Roberts CPR for about 25 minutes, which proved to be unsuccessful. Epps said she continues to ponder how she ended up so safe in comparison to her friend. Seven stitches for a huge gash to her hip, she said, was the extent of her injuries, which was suffered just a mere 12 inches from where Roberts was struck.
"I've done CPR before and it's worked," Epps said. "It was nothing like having to do it to a friend."
She said Roberts, who she'd only known since the beginning of the ride, was a certain kind of personality with whom she connected well. Roberts, like Epps, was a multi-sport collegiate athlete, raising Epps' soccer and track bar by having competed at the college level in soccer, lacrosse and basketball.
"She had one of those personalities where she'd light up a room," Epps said about her fallen teammate.
The UCF released a statement on Roberts' death, saying that the ride would be suspended for 48 hours to give the riders a chance to honor their teammate.
Roberts' family also expressed through the Ulman Cancer Fund that they wished her team would continue on, trying to make the most of the situation and have the good time Roberts would have liked them to have. Epps said they were working up jerseys and stickers to honor Roberts and the UCF has been extremely supportive with the situation, providing grief counselors for the nearly 30 riders.
Roberts' teammates are getting her to the Portland finish the best way they can, sharing the chance to ride her bike there.
To ride on the 4K For Cancer, each participant had to raise a certain amount of money to be able to take part. Epps, who raised more than the required $4,500, said Roberts took pride in having raised $10,000 for the cause leading into the ride and since her death has tallied nearly $16,000 more to go to the total.
"(Roberts') selflessness, her commitment to serving others and her deep devotion to her friends, family and fellow riders was apparent to everyone who knew her," the UCF statement read, from CEO Brock Yetso.
The Roberts family has asked anyone willing to make donations to do so to the UCF at www.4kforcancer.org/profiles/jamie-roberts.
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Posted: January 10, 2013|
THE 1966 Cold War spoof film The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming, could well be a subtitle to this week's entertainment in the Bristol Hippodrome.
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia, who present two of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's most popular ballet's, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, have a strong line-up of Russian-born dancers to play the leading roles in these two much loved ballet's.
With a flamboyant conductor, Alexander Yudasin, determined to bring out all the drama and power in this wonderfully melodic score, and colourful sets and costumes by Maria Smirnova-Nesvitskaya, everything was set fair for the first of the productions, Swan Lake.
This music just begs to be interpreted in a dramatic mix of power and passion – but not all of Sergei Bobrov's revised choreography, based on Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov's original work, took advantage of these invitations.
Greater use could also have been made of lighting to heighten tension, particularly in the temptation scene, where Alexander Kuimov's powerfully danced but never fully menacing Von Rothbart, tries to hide the fact that it is Odlie not Odette who is dancing with Prince Siegfried.
None of this detracted from Maria Kuimova's beautifully stylish interpretation of the doomed Odette and highly tempting Odile.
Kirill Litvinenko's Siegfried was at his best, showing far more confidence, when partnering Maria Kuimova, bringing out all the romance in this loving relationship.
Kirill Bulychev enjoyed the opportunities that came his way to display his skills as the prince's friend Benno, and there was a high level of support from the well disciplined Corps de ballet.
The five beautifully dressed prospective brides all left a pleasing distinct mark on this attractive production, with Margarita Nosik's Spanish Bride leaving the most lasting impression.


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Patrolman First Class Montez Aiken, 36, is a public servant at heart.
He started his career putting his USC degree in music and music education to good use as a teacher and band director. Citing a need for a different pace, he became a reserve officer in 2002 and joined the force full time the following year. Now hes been with SPD for 11 years. After his term with the police department is up he wants to pursue a different kind of term.
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If you have to deliver by C-Section, it might be safe to get back home sooner than you expected. ABC's Doctor Timothy Johnson explains.
In the United States, about a third of babies delivered, are delivered by caesarean section.
New mothers typically stay in the hospital three to four days after the procedure.
A study in the journal "Obstetrics and Gynecology" looked at 360 women in Malaysia who were randomly selected to go home either one or two days after having a c-section.
Both groups reported they were satisfied equally with their care, and the women who went home after one day seemed to have no greater problems with breastfeeding or with their mental well-being.
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Purchased this early this morning and have been putting it through its paces all day today. I am not an audiophile, but I do appreciate quality sound (I am a musician). The Play:5 sounds absolutely amazing for its size and what it is. The simplicity of the setup cannot be overstated: In literally less than 15 minutes I had this bad boy unboxed and playing my favorite Pandora stations. I have read some reviews complaining about the smartphone controller apps, but I found the iPhone app very easy to use and intuitive--I have developed software for a living in the past and while I would change a few things, in general, the app is very user friendly. The setup carefully walks the user through each step in the process, visually explaining what he/she should be seeing and doing on the device.I can't say enough good things about this unit and I definitely will be expanding my Sonos system to cover every area of my home. If you love your music and you love quality sound throughout your home and you love a no-frills, rapid, easy setup...get off the couch and go buy this unit! By the way, I also have a Play:1 that the kids use upstairs and all the same comments apply with the exception that the sound quality is not as 'Big' as that of the Play:5 if that makes sense. Understandable, though, given the smaller size; however, sound quality is still very good.Hope this helps someone.
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Products are used in a fitness centre.Sound fills the room quite well although lacks serious low end sound. The big issue is with the play app. The app is very laggy and unreliable, have installed the latest updates etc and still poor performance, need to have a unit that can be played, paused, stopped and music changed. Playlist function is awkward and unreliable. Great concept, but needs more research into the app side.Purchased 2 Play 5s, one failed within 3 months, unit was replaced without issue, good customer service.
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By SwimSB
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Comments about Sonos White Play:5 Music System:
Great product - will buy again!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Awesome Product - Outstanding Support
By Sparky
from Belleville, IL
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Set up was simple and work well out of the box. Great room filling sound in an 980 sq. ft. open living space.Ran into a few issues with the controller app set up on home PC (my network issue, not a Sonos product issue). Called Sonos Customer Support and was BEYOND pleased with the outstanding service provided by my customer support representative (Nico). They were polite, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure I was able to use my Sonos products as desired. Nothing but great things to say about a company that truly seems to have the customers best interst at heart.I will certainly be adding more Sonos products to my home in the near future.
By Dean
from SC
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Very favorable. Easy to setup.
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By texzen
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I have a large home full of this stuff….2 playbars, 3 PLAY5's, 2 SUBS, 3 PLAY3's, 4 PLAY's, 2 Connect Amps used in the playbar schemes to drive-in ceiling rear surrounds, 2 connects (one driving about 15 in wall speakers in a whole house system the other drives a set of 5K dollar Bowers and Wilkins towers.All works fabulous in concert. Blows away all my Audiophile buddies……The interface gets better each time its updated. My only gripe is the lack of a shuffle feature once your in you spottily or other playlists……
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Value for money!
By Busy B
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I use the Play5 at home and it is my first set of WiFi speakers. I had gone into the stores with my mind made up to buy the Bose. after learning about the versatility of Sonos (software / hardware), this speaker ticked all the boxes in the correct places. The set-up is simple and straightforward. please do not believe anyone who says / writes about the set up process being cumbersome. it was out of the box, and working in a matter of <10 mins. Adding radio stations and playing music from your audio / music files is a child's play. Love the fact that when you resume/switch ON the speakers and it starts playing the last radio station, you were last listening to before you switched off. I have configured my speakers with the Sonos bridge and plan expand my speaker network in to other areas of my house. Since the time I bought the set (6 months back) I have experienced no drop in audio signals during playback.My only complaint is that Sonos should make something even bigger than Play5 to add a little more 'oomph' to the sound.However, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.
Great speakers
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Comments about Sonos Play:5 Black Wireless Streaming Music System:
Easy to set-up, great sound and access to all of my music , Internet based services and streaming radio. Too many choices!
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Great music player and is easy to set up
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I have 2 Play:5 speakers in my house (one on each of 2 levels).I love that it was easy to set up (I had purchased a bridge as that was still required at the time), and found it really easy to connect to my music collection stored on a NAS. I use the iOS app to control it and find it to meet my needs (there was a problem with replacing the current queue but the recent app update seems to have corrected that).Small issue with the iOS app - when you are adding songs to a playlist, it will often take you back to the Sonos home instead of returning you to where you were in browsing music sources. This is an annoyance for me as I have to re-navigate my music library to find where I was as I add songs to be played. It is possible that only some of the options do this (i.e. add to queue vs. play next), but I do not recall the specifics.One thing that I feel is missing from your product line is a portable speaker - one that has an internal battery and ideally one that is weather proof. There are 2 cases that I am interested in having supported by such a product:1. Outdoor speakers in my backyard.2. Being able to take the speaker to a beach, park, etc. and play music from my smart phone. This is a bit of a departure from the standard approach, but could support playing music from a smart phone or tablet.Overall, I am a really big fan of your product line and would like to see you guys continue to grow and succeed.
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A worthy investment
By PB in NoVA
from Alexandria, VA
Hard to add much that hasn't already been said regarding the capabilities, convenience, sound and aesthetics of the Sonos systems, bottom line is that I'm loving music all over again. Over the years I've amassed and changed almost continuously a raft of audio gear, but have increasingly less time to sit and listen critically to recordings in a dedicated environment. It was becoming a little too much about the gear and a lot less about discovering new music and appreciating my favorites. I opted over the holidays to go "cold turkey" on high-end audio and set up a multi-room arrangement consisting of four Play:5s in the house's main level and a soundbar and sub + Play:1 surrounds in the basement. As most note, set up was relatively simple and I was connected to music in mere minutes, accessing my iTunes library was the only thing that took a little digging and a couple of tries to get right. I was pleased to discover that the Play:5s are much less placement-specific than I imagined they would be. I have two of them on top of tall-ish cabinets and one at kitchen counter height, and the other on an office bookshelf. The sound is really amazing, no it is not my dedicated two channel setup, but it is surprisingly full range and more than room filling for the system's size. Plus they are quite customizable and I can tailor the sound to my tastes. There is some dropoff in sound quality in the Play:3s and Play:1s, but not much, each is perfectly good, I just prefer the slight increase in extension and soundstage of the Play:5, enough so to justify paying the premium. I see many complaints about the cost, and while certainly not cheap, I was able to sell my main 2 channel speakers and more than pay for every piece of Sonos gear that is now filling nearly my entire house with music. It's a good trade-off, I only wish I hadn't waited this long...
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Loved how easy it was to set it up out of the box!
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Getting the "double" in bowling is the backbone of good scoring. Two consecutive strikes is the first thing you strive for when starting your competitive sessions.
You cannot get a "triple" ("three-bagger") unless you first record a "double." The bowling "double" starts your string of strikes needed to roll those big game scores.
If the "double" is so important to scoring, then it makes sense to protect our "doubles" and make them count. We do so by avoiding unnecessary open frames.
If you commit to becoming a prolific spare shooter, to working on your spares until such a time where you miss very few routine spares, you will take advantage of your "doubles" and your scores will rise.
Careless spare shooting is the number one cause of losing the impact of the "double." From time to time, all great spare shooters will miss an easy spare, but by far and away, they will convert the vast majority of spares and, therefore, hold enviable averages and are highly competitive in league and tournament play.
If you are skilled enough to hit the pocket consistently on strike ball deliveries when you must play your pair of lanes slightly differently, then you are already getting a good percentage of strikes and "doubles." Don't waste your double by missing a routine spare.
Because you are able to hit the pocket, you will strike fewer times than you like. This is the great conundrum in bowling - the solid pocket hit but the corner pin leaves.
You will leave the dreaded corner pin spares such as the 10 pin for right handed bowlers or the 7 pin for you left handed bowlers. This is part of the game no one enjoys but the best players take advantage by picking up the spare an extremely high percentage of times.
If you feel you suffer from missing too many 10 pin spares, then work on shooting the ten pin over and over in practice, maybe 30 or 40 consecutive deliveries until such a time when your technique becomes ingrained and you are convinced you have the right
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and release to pick up the spare over and over again.
If you tend to miss the "bucket" too often for your liking, then work on making the right adjustment and practice shooting that spare repeatedly. We commonly refer to the 2-4-5-8 pin combination as the bucket for right handed bowlers and, of course, the 3-5-6-9 combination for left handed bowlers.
Missing the bucket is going to happen to everyone because of the need to contact both the 2 and 8 pin with the ball without "chopping off" and leaving the 5 pin standing (right handed bowlers).
It is evident that the correct positioning on the approach, in relation to your strike positioning and the correct sighting target on the lane, is just as important when shooting the "bucket" spare as it is to hit the pocket when rolling for strikes.
Find an adjustment positioning where your ball makes a predictable motion down the lane when shooting the "bucket" just as when you are rolling for strikes.
It is easier to relax when shooting this difficult spare if you know your alignment is going to give you just as good of a chance to hit the front pin and the 5 pin while driving through to contact the pin on the back row on the pin deck.
You will develop a good spare adjustment system based on the oil pattern where you bowl by experimentation and by practice when scores do not count. Spend some time on these tricky spares so you reduce the number of times you miss the spare and retain the positive impact of your "doubles" on your scores.
The 3-6-9-10 is another tricky spare combination for right handed bowlers, as is the 2-4-7-8 for left handed bowlers. Apply the same strategy to shooting this spare combination as with the "bucket.' Find a way to get your ball to react predictably while crossing the oil pattern at a different path then when rolling for strikes.
If you feel using a
bowling ball
which reduces the overall amount of hook will help you best, have one ready for use and practice. Use the ball for spares so you are not fooled by an unknown ball reaction when rolling in competition.
Remember, your practice lane conditions may differ from league lane conditions so be prepared to adjust accordingly. Also remember that the best spare shooting system is the one which you feel most confident in using and execute consistently.
You get the point. By becoming a skilled spare shooter, by developing a clear spare system strategy, and by practicing your spares relentlessly until you seldom miss spares, you scores will benefit accordingly.
Save your "doubles" by picking up your spares. It is hard work and can be boring work to roll many games only practicing shooting spares but the dividends are worth the price.
If you want to make those "doubles" count, then become a great spare shooter. Your bowling average will thank you for your efforts.
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Asian markets higher on IMF beef-up
Asian markets mostly rose yesterday, tracking gains on Wall Street amid positive US economic data and International Monetary Fund plans to boost its coffers for crisis fighting.
In Tokyo, stocks ended at their highest close in more than a month. The Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.04 percent, or 89.10 points to 8,639.68, closing above the 8,600 mark for the first time since December 12.
"Fears over the European debt crisis are receding," said SMBC Nikko Securities general manager of equities Hiroichi Nishi.
In Shanghai, the composite index was up 1.31 percent, or 29.69 points, to 2,296.07. However, the long market Lunar New Year holiday next week injected some caution, dealers said.
Seoul jumped 1.19 percent, or 22.58 points, to 1,914.97 but Sydney nudged 3.1 points lower to 4,214.8.
On Wednesday, the IMF said that it planned to add US$500 billion more to pad its war chest.
"The IMF news was certainly taken positively by the market because it's a step in the right direction, but it's going to be a long road," said Justin Gallagher, RBS head of sales trading and execution in Sydney.
Rosy US economic data buoyed Wall Street on Wednesday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 0.78 percent.
HONG KONG: Shares closed 1.30 percent higher yesterday following another batch of positive US data and International Monetary Fund plans to boost its crisis-fighting coffers.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 256.03 points to 19,942.95.
Financial shares, in particular insurers, were key drivers for the index, partly on expectations that any boost in Chinese asset prices will lift their investment income.
SINGAPORE: Most Southeast Asian markets closed higher after news the International Monetary Fund could provide further help to tackle the eurozone debt crisis.
However, late selling left indices off their highs as investors looked for cash ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays.
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index closed up 0.57 percent, or 15.80 points, at 2,811.20.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed mixed yesterday on mild profit-taking ahead of the long Chinese New Year weekend, dealers said.
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index ended 0.57 point lower at 1,516.81, dragged down by losses in financial counters and selected heavyweights, including Genting, Maybank and Axiata.
Genting fell 18 sen to RM10.82, Maybank dropped eight sen to RM8.20 and Axiata slid three sen to RM4.84.
In other markets:
* Manila rose 0.49 percent, climbing 22.75 points to 4,700.37.
* Jakarta was 0.58 percent, or 22.95 points, higher at 4,001.07.
* Bangkok rose 0.69 percent or 7.30 points to 1,058.94.
* Mumbai added 1.17 percent, or 192.27 points, to end at 16,643.74.
* Taipei was closed for a public holiday.
VIETNAM: The VN Index January 19 ended up 10.77 points or nearly 3 percent to 373.4 pts. Thus, in the first 13 trading sessions since early this year, The VN Index gained points for nine consecutive trading sessions.
The HNX Index also gained over 2 percent to 58.41 pts. The trading volume reached nearly 22 million units worth 162 billion dong, up 26 percent from the previous trading session.
EUROPE: European stock markets rose following positive government bond sales by France and Spain despite last week's downgrades for the eurozone countries.
Sentiment was also boosted by positive US economic data overnight and International Monetary Fund plans to boost its coffers for crisis fighting.
In European midday trade, the Paris CAC 40 rose 0.76 percent to 3,289.61 points and Madrid's IBEX 35 jumped 1.0 percent to 8,504.40.
Frankfurt's DAX 30 climbed 0.24 percent to 6,369.63 points and London's FTSE 100 grew 0.20 percent to 5,713.94.
AMERICA: Strong corporate earnings reports and the lowest unemployment claims in almost four years gave investors more reasons Thursday to take risks on stocks, and the market continued its quiet but solid January climb.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 45.03 points to close at 12,623.98. The Standard & Poor's 500 index added 6.46 points to close at 1,314.50. Both averages are at their highest since July.
Volume was slightly above average. The market has been subdued this year: The S&P has moved up or down 1 percent or more only twice, and the Dow has moved 100 points only once, a 179-point gain on opening day, Jan. 3.
But the gains have been steady. The S&P has closed higher 12 of 14 days, and all three major averages have recorded healthy advances for the young year – 3.3 percent for the Dow, 4.4 percent for the S&P and 7 percent for the Nasdaq composite index.
Investors appear ready to believe that the economic recovery is for real and getting stronger.
"The market is screaming loud and clear," said Doug Cote, chief market strategist with ING Investment Management. "Prices have lagged fundamentals, and now they're catching up."
After the market closed, Google stock plunged more than 10 percent after its earnings per share badly missed Wall Street expectations. Intel and Microsoft rose slightly in after-hours trading after more encouraging reports.
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With Gears of War 3 just over a month away, Microsoft invited us to get hands on with the entire first act of the campaign to give you a taste of what to expect on September 20th. Follow on for a spoiler free preview!Â
This preview is spoiler free, minus some minor pieces of information, to ensure you can get in the know about what to expect this September without spoiling any of the campaign itself. Certain parts of the campaign that have already been talked about or touched on publically may be mentioned, but no story details or major gameplay moments will be discussed.
Expectations are a funny thing. After just under a three year wait since those final harrowing words from Adam Fenix at the end of Gears 2, I was finally about to get a taste of the first act of this final story for the characters I'd been following for almost five years. Sitting down in a dimly lit blood red room in the middle of London, that feeling of expectation for something incredible was more apparent than ever before. The question is, would Act One deliver on those high expectations?
First, let's get the surprise out of the way – Gears of War 3 will have a 3D mode for those of you with 3D televisions, which adds yet ANOTHER feature onto a seemingly gargantuan sized game releasing this fall. I didn't get "eyes on†with the 3D mode due to some unfortunate flight issues cutting the event short, but expect more information to be available in the near future.
Before getting our own hands on with the campaign mode, Rod Fergusson (Executive Producer, Gears of War) introduced the session with a "Previously on Gears of War…†cutscene that recaps the story up until the start of Gears of War 3. If you've read the books, it's going to be a startling wakeup call as to how simply you can explain away the entire trilogy of books to the audience that didn't read them, and how well-crafted the transition from Gears of War 2 to Gears of War 3 has actually been to accommodate that time gap.
One of the most notable changes to the core of Gears experience from the second the game begins is the heavy investment into story. Even from an extremely unique opening sequence, the story has a much heftier, confident tone thanks to Karen Traviss' writing standing up to the transition to gaming. Whilst I can't talk about anything for the sake of avoiding spoilers, just know that fans of the fiction are in for a massive treat come this September.
The meat of this campaign though, and the key to its replayability, is going to lie in the core combat design. This is far and away the best combat design in Gears so far and, judging by the opening act of the campaign, some of the best seen in gaming so far. Gears had ditched the more linear fashion adopted by Gears 2's campaign in favour of combat bowls, giving you multiple approaches, hidden weapons and different enemies to tackle in almost every single firefight. Diversity is simply everywhere, from the deck of Raven's Nest with its wide open spaces and multiple levels of combat to below deck with its small cramped nature and its closed corridor flanks. Later in the game, I found myself fighting transforming Lambent Drudges, Lambent Wretches, Lambent Drones and stalks all at once – the combat is simply breathtaking and constantly requires every ounce of your attention, blending that perfect mix of variety, strategy and shooting to create a gripping blend of third person shooter action that was actually pretty exhausting to play.
The enemy variety plays a big part in this – the transformed Lambent provide a much tougher challenge compared to their Locust counterparts, with the transforming drudges coming in various forms depending on the situation – one form sprouts a large tentacle head that fires beams of imulsion that can hit you over cover, whereas another sprouts three tentacles that can allow it to deal with three of you at once. This constant shifting nature of the Lambent adds an element of unpredictability, resulting in a fun new type of enemy to tackle. Later into the act, the Savage Locust make their appearance as a brute force aggressor compared to the adaptive nature of the Lambent. Savage Locust are very much like fighting your usual Locust except they are far deadlier, piling the pressure on with Butcher Cleavers, Retro Lancers, Gnashers and Longshots to force you to keep your head down and find those flanks. They are surprisingly different to fight, and a testament to yet another way Epic finds to constantly keep the variety in gameplay there as much as possible.
Speaking of enemies, the new enemy reveal (if you didn't catch glimpses of it from our E3 Horde Coverage) is the Gunker – a Lambent Boomer that is going to make you die inside every time you see one on the battlefield. By throwing large balls of imulsion that will hit you THROUGH cover, you're going to be forced to move from cover to cover constantly as you shoot its glowing lambent shoulder. Be prepared to be shooting that shoulder for a long time though – it takes a full three direct Boomshot hits to take one down on Hardcore, and a lot more Lancer ammo than you'd ever expect without one. Forcing you to move makes it incredibly fun though, and fighting Gunkers alongside transformed Drudges and Lambent Drones proved to make for some thrilling gameplay – just don't expect to have it easy.
Thankfully, the friendly AI is good enough to make your experience in solo play feel somewhat supported by your teammates. The AI will pick you up fairly quickly after you go down, only committing one character to come and revive you whilst the other two continue to fight off enemies – and yes, that does mean you don't have to reload the checkpoint anymore if you go "down but not out" in solo play. They'll also do a fair amount of damage too, and I actually found myself getting surprised when one of my AI teammates finished an enemy off that I hadn't even fired at yet.
If you've been expecting Call of Duty style set pieces for this next iteration of the franchise however, you're not in luck in Act One. The impression made on me in Act One is that rather than showing incredible stuff happening around you, Epic wants to involve the player in those big situations instead. It's a refreshing move to see a blockbuster video game actually keeping itself as close to a video game as possible in a market full of "movie wannabesâ€, but it also means there is a big reliance for those moments to deliver. Some of the unique situations you are given really mix up the gameplay and provide refreshing memorable moments throughout the experience to change up the pace fairly regularly. The problem is that Act One never brought anything incredibly special to the table until nearer to the end, with a moment that I'm sure fans are going to talking about for weeks after the release.
All of this is bookended into one seriously good looking game thanks to the latest iteration of Unreal Engine 3, with some monumental technical gains instantly apparent over Gears of War 2. The lighting system is a simply astounding step up in graphical fidelity, providing realistic light and shadows compared to Gears 2's relatively flat lighting. The animations in Gears 3, especially when it comes to facial animation, have also had another big step up in creating a sense of fluidity – I was especially impressed at smaller animations that play in certain situations that lend another touch of realism to the game. One good example below deck on Raven's Nest, where walking through a doorway will have Marcus hold on to the side and step through with a custom animation. I'm also happy to report that I didn't experience (or notice) any texture pop in during my entire playtime.
But it's not just the power of Unreal Engine that makes this game so pretty – it's also the strong art direction and attention to detail that is absolutely everywhere. From the abundance of NPCs with custom animations and routines in non-combat areas to small little items that just give a feeling of belonging in the universe, the entire act felt like no area had to be skipped over and rushed. The sheer variety of areas you visit, and how much they differ from one to the other, kept things extremely fresh, and it was always exciting to reach the next area just to see something new.
All in all, it took me around two and a half hours to complete the entire first Act on my own with the difficulty set to Hardcore. Whilst Rod made clear that every act length is different, it's a staggeringly impressive length to open the campaign with, and could be a telling indication on a lengthy campaign mode at a time when other campaign experiences are becoming shorter and shorter. The entire game is designed around this seemingly "variety first" approach, and throughout the whole first act no two combat situations felt the same, whether due to the variety of enemies thrown at you, a gameplay twist, or even just down to being in a brand new environment. The only question remains is whether this very strong opening can continue over the remaining 26 chapters of the campaign, but all indications point to an extremely refined and perfectly paced rollercoaster ride this September that will live up to expectations – and then some.
• Easter eggs are everywhere, and they are awesome. You'll have a lot of fun finding them.
• The Retro Lancer blindfire recoil is insane now – your reticule shakes all over the place.
• The sensitivity options have now been increased even further, up to a maximum of 20. Your old beta settings won't feel the same so prepare to find your sweet spots again.
• Seeing a Crimson Omen on the wall to alert you that COG tags are nearby is so awesome. You won't realise how much you missed it until you feel that urge to hunt for it surge through you again.
• I got to play roughly 10 minutes of Arcade Mode in solo play using two mutators – Headless Chicken (Headshots don't kill enemies, they run around still shooting for a while before dying) and Scavenger (No ammo boxes).
• The Sawed-Off didn't appear once for me during the entirety of Act One
• Trishka from Bulletstorm voices a character in the game
Great article Hooligunn! My anticipation level has been increased passed 100% now! September 20th won't come any faster…
Absolutely incredible.
This article has gotten me even MORE excited for the campaign (which I didn't think was possibly possible)!! Extremely good coverage of the gameplay. I'm super, super excited for all the never ending and quick moving battle. That makes it so much more fun in my opinion. And for some reason, I've always loved lambent creatures. The fact that they just explode is so epic. CAN'T WAIT!
WOW! I can't wait! September is gonna be amazing!
Really nice review. Pretty much answered all my questions and left me wanting more, 9/20 can't come soon enough!
A big thanks to GCON for this incredible review. I never knew my hype levels could go up one more gear than they are now
Can't wait! this is awesome, good stuff Liam.
Amazing Article, I'm so excited for this game I can't wait. PTO for the day after released!
Great job Hooligunn. You have been busy since I was on the scene in Gears 1!
I…. am thoroughly astonished…
Thank you for a spoiler-free preview of Gears 3! This has only added to the excitement and I truly cannot wait for Sept 20!
Can't W8 to play
Been a fan from the first, been there all the way and after reading/watching that im even more impressed than before, you can just see how much effort has been put into this game, there last game of the trillogy will not be a let down, cannot wait to get my hands on it 20th sept.
Since you're showing campaign gameplay, does that mean that we can expect singleplayer demo (like a bot-match thing or campaign mission) ?
Great article Hooligunn, This game is going to be so good. The Gears universe is so awesome and I agree that having Karen Traviss writing the campaign can only make things better. Gears 3 us going to be worth every penny. How much goodness is crammed into this game??? I can't wait!!
Thanks for all the kind comments everyone. Glad you enjoyed it
this looks fabulous!!
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This is so awesome Hooligunn, i just can't wait to experience everything for myself. The game is gonna rock and it looks like it's even longer than we thought.
2 and half hours for the first Act? and we have 26 chapters for the entire game? This is an epic scale of one of the most epic games in the history of Xbox.
I simply can't wait to play.
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thank you for the spoiler free info. Sep. 20th can't come fast enough.
Goosebumps……cant wait, little over 30 days and it still feels like its years away.
nice like all the other comments im really hyped about this game and cant wait to try the campaign along with all the other modes
*I've noticed a difference between the youtube-leaked and the interviewed version of act 1, the prologue.
In the youtube-leaked version, after Marcus wake up and find Dom n' Jace.. they reunite with Anya, who is seen to be talking to a another COG without a helmet who has orange/brown facial hair (almost like Dom)
In the GameFront interview (9min), it shows the same scene but with Anya talking to normal (helmet-wearing) COG soldier..
why is this? I tried to to a print-screen pic of the youtube-leaked version but it was fortunately removed.. lol
nice article boiiiii… sooo pumped for this
holy shit man counting down the days till gears 3 eh its to long to wait
Best part about gears 3 is that it comes out on my birthday September 20 baby the Cole train is in my house!!wwwwooooooo
who the fuck gives a shit about your god dam shity ass birthday?
because I don't.
so shut the fuck up u little white boy and go give me a bj if u know what I mean.
WOW!!! it's amazing
i have only one word for this: epic
Looks lame!
shit i love this game
So hyped for this now. All aboard the hype train baby! WOO!
I so cannot wait for this game! Anticipation has been building & building, & the more trailers & videos I watch the worse it gets. Of course I can't stay away from them though lol, quite the opposite actually, I keep looking for more & more new screens & footage to tease myself with. Gears3 = EPIC Awesomeness!!
epic this is the one to beat no other game can compare new weapons,enimies and charecters cant wait for september 20th
As many of you, I can't wait for this game to come out!!!!!!
Are we on September 20th now???????? =P
I cant remember the last time i was so excited, seriously like a kid at Christmas and im 28! Great article mate !!
I feel the same way & im 24
Hey Hooligun.. Amazing Article.. play w. u a few times on GOW2 & looking forward to playning on GOW3.. Gamertag -Ism0kedatdr0x see ya around
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IRONTON -- One lane of the Ironton-Russell Bridge will be closed at times during the next two weeks as part of an annual inspection program, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The inspection work is scheduled to start Monday, Nov. 5, and run through Nov. 16.
The 90-year-old bridge was closed for about an hour Monday night after local police received a complaint about the two-lane span. The bridge was reopened following an inspection and determined to be safe for traffic following a second inspection Tuesday.
Crews from Richland Engineering will do a physical inspection during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the next two weeks, weather permitting. During the inspection, one lane of the bridge will be closed to traffic. Intermittent lane restrictions may cause some traffic delays.
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FORT GAY -- The Wayne County Community Service Organization's Fort Gay Senior Center will host a housing fair from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5.
The fair is sponsored by Wayne County Community Service Organization, Wayne Family Resource Network, Coalfield Development Corporation, Wayne County Housing Authority, Wayne County West Virginia Habitat for Humanity and the Fort Gay Neighborhood Association.
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The annual Carl Sandburg Festival is off to a big start on Wednesday evening.
That's because Galesburg is welcoming a new sculpture of the city's most famous son.
The larger-than-life statue arrived Wednesday afternoon with a parade down Main Street. It's more than nine feet tall, weighs some 3,200 pounds and is made of bronze.
"I think he would be absolutely delighted," said Sandburg biographer Penelope Niven. "He'd be the first person in that parade."
Sandburg's legacy begins at his Galesburg birthplace. It's where the poet and Lincoln biographer learned to love a world of words. Images that characterized a lifetime of work.
"Sandburg had a passion for the working man, woman and child," she said. "He went to work full time when he was in the eighth grade."
We first visited artist Lonnie Stewart nearly two years ago. He went to work in the back of an East Peoria metal shop. That's where he created a tribute to the Galesburg icon.
"Sandburg is an inspiration for many reasons," he said. "First of all, his poetry."
The huge sculpture is actually very down to earth. Stewart worked with clay to visualize this poet of the people.
"It's just a fascinating story, and I loved his image, too," he said.
It's a meticulous, time-consuming process. Stewart used photos to capture each detail. There's even a guitar and goat to symbolize Sandburg's passion for nature.
"I want him to look out over Galesburg with retrospect and introspect," he said.
It's a special homecoming for Galesburg. It will restore the luster on this literary legend.
"Once somebody said to him, 'Carl, you're a legend in your own time,'" Niven continued. "And he said, 'A legend in my own time. It could be worse.'"
The new statue will kick off four days of events and activities centering on Sandburg in Galesburg.
The sculpture will be temporarily on display at 120 North Broad Street until it can be moved to its permanent home in Galesburg's Central Park.
"I hope they appreciate his accomplishments, and how we're honoring him," Stewart concluded.
It will be poetic justice for a native son who's coming home again.


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Video Premiere: Keb' Mo' "Old Me Better" (Playing for Change)
Today we premiere this video by Keb' Mo' and the California Feetwarmers performing "Old Me Better" from the new Keb' Mo' album BLUESAmericana. The video was created in partnership with Mark Johnson's Playing for Change, as Keb explains, "I just love what "Playing for Change" represents and the way they are showing up in the world." The song also appears on "PFC3: Songs Around the World," the third installment of the Playing for Change project, which also features Keith Richards and Sara Bareilles, Los Lobos, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Taj Mahal and many more.
Ah did too, so Ah staid dat way.
Love it!!
could listen to it over and over—and I just close my eyes and dance. can't sit still while listening to keb
I think this my favorite cut off the new CD, I had played it over a bunch of times just to hear the tuba. This the first to see the video, Keb' at his best live. I've seen him in KC, St. Louis and Memphis and he always has his fans ready to dance all night
Great! I love his music!
Fantastic, can't sit still
Love Keb Mo.
I have always felt like dancing when keb'mo plays a tune