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I:01:13 Animals on University Property
Animals are only allowed in University facilities and on University property subject to the limitations and conditions set forth below. It is the policy of MTSU to allow the presence of service animals assisting individuals with disabilities in all facilities and programs except as described in this policy. It is also the policy of MTSU to allow other animals in University facilities and on University property only as specified herein.
A "pet" is any animal, wild or domesticated, that is not trained or used as a service animal.
A. No pets are permitted in University facilities except that fish contained in aquariums no larger than 10 gallons are allowed in residential facilities.
B. Dogs.
1. Dogs on leashes are allowed outside on campus grounds but must be attended to at all times. Dogs may not be left tied or tethered to any University property, including but not limited to: buildings, railings, bike racks, fire hydrants, fences, sign posts, benches or trees. Unattended dogs or dogs not on leashes will be subject to removal. Reports of unattended animals should be directed to the MTSU University Police which will contact the appropriate county agency.
2. The owner or handler must retain full control of the dog at all times.
3. Dogs will not be allowed to disrupt or interfere with University activities, including but not limited to teaching, research, service or administrative activities. If the dog is unruly or disruptive, or if the owner or handler fails to maintain control of the animal, the owner or handler must regain control immediately or remove the dog from University property. If the improper behavior continues or occurs more than once, the owner or handler may be prohibited from bringing the dog onto University property.
4. The owner or handler is responsible for cleaning up any waste created by the dog, and for all costs related to any damages created by the dog to include repair or replacement of University property or property belonging to other individuals.
A. This policy allows service animals accompanying persons with disabilities to be on the University campus. A service animal must be permitted to accompany a person with a disability everywhere on campus, with the exception of those places listed below.
B. "Service animal" is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition.
C. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the functional limitation of the handler's disability. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to: assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance, and helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. The crime deterrent effects of an animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purpose of this definition.
D. Nondiscrimination. No employee, agent, representative, student, or other person affiliated with the University shall discriminate against an individual because of the use of a service animal in conformance with the requirements of this policy. No disabled person shall be prevented from entering, remaining, or using facilities of this University because of the use of a service animal, unless such use is not in conformance with this policy. Grievances of discrimination may be filed with the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.
E. Requesting Permission for Use of Service Animals
1. Decisions concerning a request to use a service animal will be made on a case-by- case basis in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, to determine whether such animal is a reasonable accommodation.
2. Faculty, staff, individuals performing work for the University or students who wish to bring service animals on to University property as an accommodation for a disability must request permission to do so in advance. Permission will be granted only as an accommodation for a documented disability. Students should submit their requests to the Disabled Student Services Office; all other requests should be submitted to the Assistant Vice President for Human Resource Services. Prior to bringing the service animal to campus, the immediate supervisor for the faculty/staff/individual performing work for the University will be notified of the accommodation. The Disabled Student Services Office will notify the various offices within the University (housing, academic units, etc.) of the accommodation, and provide assistance to these offices, as appropriate.
3. Visitors and guests on campus are not required to receive permission from the University prior to bringing a service animal onto University property. Any questions concerning this should be directed to the ADA/504 Campus Coordinator.
F. Handler's Responsibilities
1. The handler (the person with a disability who is the owner and user of a service animal) is responsible for obtaining advanced approval to allow the service animal on campus and registering the service animal with Human Resource Services/Disabled Student Services.
2. The handler must retain full control of the service animal at all times. The dog may not be left unattended at any time.
3. The service animal will not be allowed to disrupt or interfere with University activities, including, but not limited to, teaching, research, service or administrative activities. If the dog is unruly or disruptive, or if the handler fails to maintain control of the animal, the handler must regain control immediately or remove the dog from University property. If the improper behavior continues or occurs more than once, the handler may be prohibited from bringing the dog onto University property.
4. The handler is responsible for cleaning up any waste created by the dog, and for all costs related to any damages created by the dog to include repair or replacement of University property or property belonging to other individuals.
5. The University and its employees assume no responsibility for controlling, keeping, feeding or otherwise caring for any service animal. The University and its employees assume no legal responsibilities for any injury or damage caused by a service animal.
G. Areas Accessible for Service Animals. A service animal is permitted in all areas and facilities of the University unless otherwise specified, including but not limited to: classrooms, offices, hallways, residential facilities, dining facilities, museums, theaters, sports areas, auditoriums, and other sites on campus, provided that:
1. The service animal and its handler adhere to all state procedures and requirements.
2. The service animal is in a harness or kept on a leash. However, service animals kept in good control by its handler need not be in a harness or on a leash when in its handler's residential room or work station.
3. The service animal is adequately controlled so as to present no undue noise or disruption to others.
4. The service animal creates no danger of infection, transmission of disease, or other health problems to people.
5. The service animal must relieve itself in appropriate areas outside, in non-traffic areas.
H. Areas Off-Limits to Service Animals:
1. Research Laboratories;
2. Mechanical Rooms/Custodial Closets;
3. Areas Where Protective Clothing is Necessary;
4. Areas Where There is a Danger to the Service Animal;
5. Exception to Prohibition. The laboratory director of a research laboratory or an instructor in a classroom or teaching laboratory with moving equipment may grant permission to an individual animal/partner team to enter the research laboratory, classroom or teaching laboratory with moving machinery. Admission for each team will be granted or denied on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the ADA Campus Coordinator. The final decision shall be made based on the nature of research or machinery and the best interest of the animal. Example: The machinery in a classroom may have moving parts at a height such that the tail of a large dog could easily be caught in it; this is a valid reason for keeping large dogs out. However, a very small hearing dog may be shorter than any moving part and, therefore, considered for admission to the classroom. Access to other designated off-limits areas may be granted on a case-by-case basis. An individual who wants his/her service animal to be granted admission to an off-limits area should request access through the ADA Campus Coordinator.
I. Miscellaneous. Animals are permitted on University property and/or in University facilities in the following instances:
1. Animals used for research which has been approved through MTSU Policy II:01:11 Animal Care and Use in Research and Testing.
2. Animals maintained or used in connection with an academic program at the University.
3. Programs or events held at the Miller Coliseum, the Murphy Center, the Livestock Pavilion, or any like facility, provided the program or event has been approved through MTSU Policy I:01:06 Use of Campus Property and Facilities Scheduling or other appropriate process.
Revisions: September 15, 1974; July 1, 1979; January 28, 2008; April 2, 2012.
Cross References: MTSU Policies II:01:11 Animal Care and Use in Research and Testing; I:01:06 Use of Campus Property and Facilities Scheduling.


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"Ain't Misbehavin,'" the joyous Tony Award-winning Fats Waller musical revue that recreates the jazz age during the Harlem Renaissance opens this week at the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton, closing out the theater's inaugural season.
The show, which runs May 8-June 1, features a dynamic cast of five performing the rowdy, raunchy and humorous songs of Thomas W. "Fats" Waller. When the musical revue opened on Broadway in 1978 it garnered four Tony Awards, including "Best Musical," and made a star of Nell Carter.
The show's cast includes Phillip L. Boykin, a 2012 Tony nominee; Alltrinna Grayson, who appeared in the national touring company of "Smokey Joe's Café; Joy Lynn Jacobs, whose Broadway credits include the revival of "The Music Man;" Debra Walton, who has appeared on Broadway and in national tours of "Pajama Game" and "Chicago," and Reggie Whitehead, who has been seen in many national companies and appeared at the Wick recently in "The Full Monty."
I interviewed Ron Hutchins, the show's award-winning director and choreographer whose recent production of "42nd Street" at the Wick garnered critical acclaim. He also took home a Carbonell Award for his recent production of "Spamalot" at the Actor's Playhouse in Coral Gables.
Q: What makes your production of "Ain't Misbehavin'" special?
What's special about this, or any production of "Ain't Misbehavin" is that this show is really a celebration of African-American culture during the Harlem Renaissance. This was when we really put our footprint in the sand.
Q: How did you find your singers for the show?
You need more than singers for 'Aint Misbehavin,'" you need to find five individual actors who can embody the characters and bring the show together. They have to embrace the music. I looked for personalities and I found them.
Q: Fats Waller was not just a composer, he was also a consummate pianist. How did you handle that part of the casting?
We started by looking for a musical director and we found Charles Creath, who is an amazing musician. In the show, he takes care of the band, but he also plays an incredible stride piano on stage.
Q: How do you sum up the essence of this show?
It's all in the music. It's almost like Motown. The songs are naughty, but nice, and filled with double entendres, not like today's music, where they just come out and say it. This is feel good music that you leave the theater singing.
More info: The Wick
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We have been reporting on Terra since its opening back in March, which we discussed in the article at this link. This restaurant is located at 4260 Herschel Street in Jacksonville. If this address rings a bell, its probably because it used to be the location of Pastiche, a local favorite that had a popular patio area. Michael Thomas, who was previously involved with Sterlings, 24 Miramar, and Sliders, opened Terra with the intention of offering diners "simple style" cuisine. Patrons can expect dishes like the cheese plate ($12)with Stilton Bleu, Irish Cheddar, Cranberry Stilton, and Goucester Double Cream served with truffle honey, crostini, and fig jam. Other highlights on the menu include fried green tomatoes ($8), lamb chops ($24), Maple Farms pan seared duck breast ($24) and Black & White Seared Tuna ($28) featuring sashimi grade tuna covered with toasted sesame seeds, hericot verts, Nicoise olives, and roasted tomatoes.
If you're looking for a new fine dining experience, then you may want to try Terra...and if you like wine, then their bi-monthly wine tastings are an ideal time to visit. Every 1st and 3rd Monday, Terra hosts a wine tasting. A noteworthy upcoming wine tasting will occur on Monday, November 25th and feature Rick Sayre, Head Winemaker at Rodney Strong.The most recent tasting was managed by Treasury Wine Estates and featured Penfolds & Chateau St. Jean with Mark Shapiro acting as guest speaker. The following wines were featured:
- Chateau St. Jean 2010 (Robert Young Chardonnay)
- Chateau St. Jean 2009 (Belle Terre Chardonnay)
- Penfolds Bin 28 2010 (Shiraz)
- Penfolds Bin 8 2010 (Cabernet/Shiraz)
- Penfolds Bin 407 2010 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
If patrons stay for dinner, then the wine tasting is $5, if not, it costs $10 per person. Limited edition wines are available at reduced prices (subject to availability). The tastings start start at 5:30pm and run until 7pm (Apertifs and mixer from 5:30pm-6pm and wine tasting from 6pm-7pm). The events are limited to 40 guests, so call to book your reservation ahead of time @ 904-388-9124 or go to their website to register.
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At the National Restaurant Association annual show in Chicago, cocktails were front and center at the International Wine Beer and Spirits event. While traditional drinks were plentiful, new innovations on the standards were a big trend.
Here are a few highlights that might get served at your next gathering.
Infused teas
If your love a morning glass of freshly brewed tea, why not bring the flavors to your cocktails. Steep a tea bag in your favorite vodka to infuse flavor. Mighty Leaf has several fun flavors that pair well for summer cocktails. Another option would be to use tea flavor mixers like, Owl's Brew. This mixer can be used with bourbon, gin or vodka. It can even be served without alcohol. The idea is to bring the floral, sweet or spicy flavors of tea to a favorite cocktail.
Craft beers and micro brews
Beer is more than a plain, simple lager. More craft beers and micro brews are bringing different flavors to beer. Chicago local company, Forbidden Root, creates botanical beverages for the discerning palate. With many consumers living gluten free, the Colorado craft beer company, New Planet, offers a variety of brews that bring the hoppy flavor without the gluten.
These beverages are just a few of the many options that guests and buyers will see at their favorite restaurants and beverage stores. What do you think that you will be drinking?


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Jane Hamsher Movies and Career Information
Jul 25, 1959
Actor and Producer
Jul 25, 1959
Actor and Producer
Jane Hamsher is a US film producer, author, and blogger best known as the author of Killer Instinct, a memoir about co-producing the 1994 movie Natural Born Killers with Don Murphy and others, and as the founder and publisher of the politically progressive blog FireDogLake. With Murphy, she also co-produced the subsequent films Apt Pupil, Permanent Midnight, and From Hell. A contributor to The Huffington Post, she posts also in liberal Websites and political magazines, such as AlterNet and The American Prospect.
- Jane Hamsher Movies before 2015
- Natural Born Killers 1994
- Movies Produced by Jane Hamsher
- League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 2003
- From Hell 2001
- Apt Pupil 1998
- Permanent Midnight 1998
- Natural Born Killers 1994
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The Washington game captains for today were quarterback Carl Bonnell, defensive end Greyson Gunheim, defensive tackle Jordan Reffett and wide receiver Anthony Russo.
Senior tailback Louis Rankin finished the game with 224 yards on 21 carries, to give him 1,077 yards for the season. He became the 12th Husky in history to rush for 1,000 or more yards in a season and the first since Rashaan Shehee in 1997. Here are the 11 previous Husky 1,000-yard rushers (starting with the highest total): Corey Dillon (1,695 in 1996), Greg Lewis (1,407 in 1990), Napoleon Kaufman (1,390 in 1994), Kaufman (1,299 in 1993), Lewis (1,197 in 1989), Joe Steele (1,111 in 1978), Hugh McElhenny (1,107 in 1950), Kaufman (1,084 in 1992), Shehee (1,055 in 1997), Jacque Robinson (1,036 in 1984), and Ron Rowland (1,002 in 1976). All of those totals include bowl games.
With 1,077 yards, Rankin now ranks ninth in UW single-season history.
Rankin's 224 yards in today's game ranks eighth in UW single-game history.
It was the ninth 100-yard rushing game of Rankin's career (three each this season, in 2006 and in 2005). His nine career 100-yard games rank tied for eighth in UW history (Kaufman holds the record with 17). It was also his second 200-yard game, making him one of only three Huskies ever to record multiple 200-yard games. Kaufman had four and Dillon had two. There have been 17 200-yard rushing games in UW history, all in Husky wins.
Rankin also moved into No. 5 on the UW career kick return yards list. With 994 career kick return yards, Rankin moved past Kaufman and Roc Alexander in today's game.
UW senior Anthony Russo has caught a pass in 35 consecutive games, dating back to the 2004 Washington State game.
Linebacker E.J. Savannah notched his first career interception in the second quarter. It was the 11th interception of the season, by the 10th different UW players (Mesphin Forrester has two; nine other players have one each).
Washington's 28 points in the first half tied for the Huskies' most in the first half this season. They also scored 28 in the first half vs. Arizona.
Brandon Johnson, freshman tailback, smashed his career high for carries and rushing yards with 23 carries for 121 yards today. His previous highs were 5 and 20, both in the Syracuse game.
Before today, the last time the Huskies had two 100-yard rushers in a game was in last season's win over San Jose State when Rankin (145 yards) and Isaiah Stanback (102) did it.


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Anushka Sharma Yash Chopra film
10 Anushka Sharma Yash Chopra film Articles
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As the weather loses its winter chill people start planning vacations. Spring and summers seem to be the prime times of the year to take a week or two off to get away, relax and get pampered.
The vacation spot could be near or far, simple or exotic. With all the preparations that need to be made prior to leaving it is easy to forget some of the basis to do at home before you set out and enjoy the luxury time of a vacation.
Safety tips to ensure your home is safe before you leave on your vacation trip:
- Ask a neighbor you trust to keep a look out for any suspicious activity so someone will notify the police immediately.
- Keep a vehicle in the driveway while you're gone so it looks like one member of the family is still home.
- Allow you neighbor to park in the driveway while you're gone so a would-be burglar will see activity and pass on your house.
- Double check all windows and doors and make sure they are locked and also disconnect the electric garage door opener too.
- If you have a pet door, secure that too so no one will try to get in thought the opening.
- Leave a night light or two in certain rooms and set two other lights in the house with timers.
- Remember to put a hold on your mail as well as the newspaper delivery. If you don't want to go through a hold on your mail and paper as a trusted neighbor, friend or family member to pick up you incoming posts and hold it till you return.
- Never post information on your upcoming vacation on the internet. You never want to announce to the world your home will be vacant.
Relax, have a great time and know you did everything possible for your home to be safe and secure when you return!
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Trying to find a job in today's economy can be challenging. Opportunities are sometimes overlooked when it comes to small business which can encompass non-profit organizations as a resource.
Every now and then, in the search to find employment, a position comes along that is rewarding, challenging and pays some of the bills too. The Sparks Heritage Museum in Sparks, Nevada, recently posted an opening for a part-time Museum Manager.
Following is the posting:
Looking for a part time Museum Manager
Position Summary
The Museum Manager performs job duties under the guidance of the President and the Board of Trustees. The Museum Manager performs a variety of tasks, these include the coordination of day-to-day operation of the SHM; the provision of information to the public, assistance to the volunteers in research, organization of the artifact inventory; and the maintenance of a Museum presence online, in the regional media, and in the community. Hours and salary are negotiable for this part-time position.
Please mail resume or email resume to email@example.com by 6/15/14.
An example of one of the projects recently completed was in conjunction with The Reno-Tahoe International Airport. From a recent press release:
"On June 9, 2014 "Runways to Rockets" opened depicting the history and heritage of Sparks, Nevada. This joint project between the Sparks Museum & Cultural Center, The Reno Tahoe Airport Authority and Granite Construction has been months in the making. Curated by the Museum Exhibit committee, the display features several large three dimensional objects including a Rocket and an early 1900′s Doctor's Buggy."


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Ethiopia to inaugurate another industrial zone
Addis Ababa, June 23 (WIC) - In September, the Industry Zone and Environmental Protection Agency expect to inaugurate another industrial zone.
The Bole Lemi Industry Zone located on 156 hectares is planned to be completed in time for the Ethiopian New Year and will be opened to domestic and international developers said Melaku Taye, Head of Public Relations with the Ministry of Industry.
The MoI has also received more land from the Addis Ababa City Government and from regional states to develop and manage other industrial zones he said.
The ministry has received 243 hectares in Akaki Kality sub city from the Addis Ababa City Administration and 1051 hectares from the Dire Dawa City Administration explained Melaku.
Other plots of land have also been acquired in Kombolcha (Amhara Regional State), Mekele (Tigray Regional State), and Hawassa (Southern State) he added.
These and other zones will be developed by the government equipped with full facilities including financial institutions and government offices said Melaku.
The zones will prioritize industries that have production chains or that will strategically benefit the growth of the sector including in the government priority sub sectors such as textile manufacturing, leather processing, metal works, agro processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing he added. Investors will only need to set up machinery in building and facilities developed and owned by the government.
It is hoped that the new scheme will encourage domestic investors to be involved in the manufacturing sector by removing challenges that may have inhibited their ability to succeed in the past said Melaku. (2merkato)
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Amazing Views, So-So Food
1090 Point Lobos Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
+1 415 386 3330
Fax: +1 415 387 7837
The Cliff House, where San Francisco begins, has always been a quaint stop-off point for San Francisco visitors. Even with a renovation, the Cliff House maintains its original charm, but it is now 21st century spectacular. Gone are the old fashioned, 1900's mahogany decor and fittings. Instead, visitors are treated to brilliant vistas from the vast windows that now overlook the rocky precipice to the Pacific. The most striking addition to the renovated Cliff House is the ultra-modern Sutro Wing, home of Sutro's, which features seafood and organic produce. The Cliff House Bistro--situated in the original location--offers more traditional fare and has a beautiful bar. Another addition is the Cliff House To Go, for takeaway orders. Diners should be aware that despite the ultra-modern decor, the cuisine at the Cliff House leaves something to be desired. Don't let that dissuade you, though. Come for the views--it's well worth a stop for that alone.
Nearest Train or Bus:
MUNI BUS: 38 Geary
Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bicycle Bus
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Notes: Parking is available along the street or in nearby lots.
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One individual whose contributions have been overshadowed in Oregon's offensive success has been Steve Greatwood, who is in his 24th season coaching Oregon's offensive line, as well as his 29th year on the Ducks' coaching staff.
The 33-year coaching veteran and Eugene native, who has logged 34 years at his alma mater as a player and coach, returned to Oregon as its defensive line coach prior to the 2000 season following a five-year hiatus - two of which he spent coaching in the NFL.
The 57-year-old Greatwood was an integral part of Oregon's coaching staff for the first 13 seasons of his career that concluded with a berth in the 1995 Rose Bowl, concentrating his efforts on the offensive line from 1982-94.
It has been no different since he resumed his role with the offensive line in 2005 and was elevated to running game coordinator in 2009. During that span, Oregon has claimed nine consecutive conference rushing titles, has ranked in the top 10 in the country in rushing seven of the past eight seasons, and established school rushing records in four of the past seven campaigns.
From a statistical standpoint, it could be argued that Greatwood's offensive fronts from the past half-decade were among the best in school history. Oregon ranked fourth nationally in rushing (286.2 avg.) in 2010, thanks to a school-record 3,721 yards. In addition, the Ducks allowed a meager 10 sacks in 13 games (0.77 avg.) that year, which ranked seventh in the nation.
In 2012, Oregon averaged better than 300 yards per game running with the football for the first time in school history (315.2), ranking third in the country.
While its rushing attack has been characterized by some as a finesse style in the past, Greatwood has transformed the mentality into a power game. Oregon tied for the nation's lead in rushing touchdowns (48) in 2012, eclipsed 4,000 yards rushing for the second time in as many years and set the school record for most first downs on the ground (204).
In 2011, his charges performed at peak efficiency. Replacing three starters in the trenches, the Ducks surpassed previous outputs, following up with 4,189 yards on the ground (299.2 avg.) to finish fifth in the country while allowing only 14 quarterback sacks in 14 games.
The 2008 interior line wasn't too shabby either, ranking second nationally in rushing (280.1 avg.), leading the Pac-10 for the third time in as many years and setting a team standard with 3,641 yards on the ground.
For his efforts, Greatwood was singled out as the nation's college football Assistant Coach of the Year by FootballScoop.com, in addition to previously being praised as one the top assistant coaches in the country by Rivals.com.
Yet 2014 had to be considered among his most gratifying efforts. Injuries along the trenches tested Oregon's depth to its limits as he was forced to insert 10 separate players into eight different starting lineups.
One of the nation's most underrated technicians, the former Oregon standout tutored two-time All-American Max Unger, with the second round 2009 NFL draft choice earning NFL All-Pro accolades in 2012 and '13. He also nurtured the careers of All-Americans Jake Fisher and Hroniss Grasu.
Greatwood has tutored seven offensive linemen who were drafted into the NFL over the past eight years, including 2013 first-round pick Kyle Long.
In addition to the Ducks setting a single-season rushing record in 2007, they established a single-game record 465 yards on the ground at Washington, which was later eclipsed with 528 rushing yards vs. Portland State in 2010.
During the 2006 season, the Ducks allowed only 16 sacks to place second in the league in fewest sacks allowed, as his unit played a big part in Oregon leading the league in rushing (182.2 avg.) for the first time since 1955.
His return to the offensive line in 2005 paid immediate dividends as he molded a relatively inexperienced group that included only two returning starters into one that was forced to quickly adapt to a new scheme. The result was a spread offense that improved from 10th in the Pac-10 Conference to third in quarterback sacks allowed (20) as well as ranked among the top 20 in the country in three of four major categories.
While overseeing the defensive line in 2004, the Ducks held their opponents to 122.1 yards per game on the ground - the fifth consecutive season under Greatwood the UO defensive line had helped hold its opponents under 125 yards per game rushing.
In 2003, the Duck defensive line helped post a No. 16th national ranking against the run (107.1 ypg.), highlighted by a trio of all-league defensive linemen. Both Igor Olshansky and Junior Siavii were drafted in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft.
Greatwood's defensive lines held opponents to negative rushing yards on four occasions in the five seasons, including -3 net yards by No. 3 Michigan in 2003, and limited a Colorado team that came into the 2002 Fiesta Bowl ranked eighth in the country in rushing (228.5 avg.) to only 49 yards.
Following the 1994 season and Oregon's Pacific-10 Conference championship, Greatwood departed with former Ducks' head coach Rich Brooks to coach the offensive line and tight ends with the St. Louis Rams. He rejoined the collegiate ranks in 1997 at Maryland before returning to the West Coast the following year and heading the offensive line at USC for two seasons.
In addition to his various coaching duties along the offensive line, Greatwood spent all but one year of his previous stint as a full-time Oregon assistant also tutoring the team's tight ends.
Receiving his sociology degree from Oregon in 1980, Greatwood initiated his coaching career as the Ducks' defensive graduate assistant for two years before he was elevated to offensive line/tight ends coach in 1982.


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I discovered the Kardashian's latest venture in fashion, Kardashian Kurves, when I met them at a Sears event back in September. Even though I myself am not plus-size, I've gotten to know plus-size apparel because of the blog and all the beautiful curvy women I've styled for Penny Chic. I was so impressed and inspired by the collection that I wanted to dedicate a post to it. The girls managed to create a line of clothing for curvy fashionistas that didn't sacrifice trend, quality, or affordability. As you can see from our fabulous model Marcy Guevara, who also happens to be a plus-size style expert for Marie Claire, the clothes fit like a glove and look super expensive.
Which one is your favorite?
This look is so glam! I love the lace detailing on the arms. It shows a little skin while still flattering the upper arm. The big bulky statement necklace gives the little black dress some edge. and helps frame the face.
I die for this top on Marcy! The print is adorbs and the long bow hanging down vertically creates a slimming effect. You could wear this top to work if you tuck into slacks with a black blazer! These leggings are great for those times you want to feel comfortable when you're hitting the town. They look fancy, but it's basically like wearing pajamas.


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On March 10, 2014 at Cox High School in Virginia Beach, the Republican Party of Virginia Beach ("RPVB") will elect their local Chairman.
The position is currently held by Kenneth Longo.
The event will commence at 5:00 pm and voters only need their picture identification (as required or approved by the State of Virginia to vote). It has been noted that voter registration card is not required (but you can never by too safe).
The "mass meeting" should not, or so I have been advised, go longer than 2-3 hours…but then again, based on past history – this is merely an estimate.
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On a technical level Target (NYSE:TGT) CEO Gregg Steinhafel resigned. In reality he was either pushed out or chose to fall on his sword because somebody had to take the blame for the company's massive security breach that put 100 million credit card numbers at risk.
In this episode of Business Take, the show that gives you the Foolish perspective on the most important business stories of the week, host Jason Hellmann and Fool contributor Daniel Kline talk about how Steinhafel took the blame for something that was not really his fault.
"I would be much more likely if say tomorrow Sears (NASDAQ: SHLD) was hacked to hold the CEO responsible," Kline said. "I'd say 'wait a minute, you saw what happened to Target, why are you not vigilant.'"
Hellmann and Kline discussed how the end came for Steinhafel largely because he did not take clear, decisive action to reassure the public that Target was actually doing something to keep customer data safe going forward. The company, of course, made statements and attempted to reassure customers that it was taking action, but Steinhafel himself was not visibly in front of the crisis. That may not be fair to the ousted CEO because he was not exactly a showman compared to many company top bosses, but he was Target's leader and he had not taken a leadership roll -- at least visibly -- on this topic.
"There was no real clear explanation of why it happened and no concrete plan laying out this is the X, Y, and Z of what we're doing and here's why it won't happen again," Hellmann said.
The Business Take team closed by talking about rumors that Target will break its long-standing policy of hiring from within.
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College Hockey:ECAC teams to host European MHL squad during '13-14 season
ECAC Hockey announced Thursday that four of its teams – Yale, Harvard, Colgate and Cornell – will play exhibition games during the 2013-14 season against an All-Star team from the Minor Hockey League of Eastern Europe as part of its 22-game tour. The games are scheduled at Yale (Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.), Harvard (Dec. 29 at 2 p.m.), Colgate (Dec. 31 at 4 p.m.) and Cornell (Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.) over a seven-day stretch.
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Shearwater Spa Relaunch
2011-12-09 13:00:00
This week began with the relaunch of the spa at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel on Monday. I had a very busy schedule for the week but I managed to keep Monday evening free to attend the launch and I'm glad I did because it was a great event. The spa has undergone some refurbishment and has been rebranded as Heather & Earth by C Spa. Before the relaunch I got a chance to have a look round the new spa and had a chance to take in the new additions including their new café. The event was attended by RTE's Mary Kennedy and Rose of Tralee Tara Talbot along with many of the locals who came out to show their support for the hotel. There were plenty of cocktails, canapés, treatment demonstrations and goodie bags on offer which seemed to be well received. Overall the night was a great success and I wish the Carlton Shearwater Hotel the best of luck with their new spa.
Also this week we have the return of the search for the Carlton Apprentice. Following the success of the competition last year we decided to run it again this year. The competition begins this weekend with the apprentices going head to head selling Carlton vouchers in shopping centres across Ireland. The voucher sales will be counted on Saturday evening with the four finalists being announced on Sunday. I'll be sure to fill you in on how they all got on next week.
If you're down near Tralee this weekend you should call over to Tralee Rugby Club where Munster are playing in Kerry for the first time in over a century. I won't make it down myself but for those of you who do I hope you enjoy the game!


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UCLA men's volleyball begins the 2002 season on the road, traveling to the UC Irvine Tournament this weekend for three matches in two days.
On Fri., Jan. 11, the Bruins meet host UC Irvine at 7 p.m., and then face USC and Pepperdine in a doubleheader on Sat., Jan. 12. Saturday's match against the Trojans begins at noon and the contest against the Waves starts at 7 p.m. All matches will be played at Crawford Hall.
Legendary Head Coach Al Scates enters his 40th season with a career record of 1,019-167 (.859) and 18 NCAA titles. He leads all Division I volleyball coaches of both genders in victories and national championships.
In 2002, the Bruins return seven lettermen and four starters from a team that posted a 24-8 record, won its 23rd conference championship and advanced to the NCAA finals for the 22nd time.
"I think this team will be better than last year's squad," said Scates. "because of the improvement of the returning players and because of our depth."
A veteran club, the Bruins boast five returnees who have played in at least one NCAA Championship match. Four of those five players have rings from the 2000 championship season.
One of the ring bearers is senior outside hitter Matt Komer, the Bruins top returning offensive threat. Also returning to the starting lineup are juniors Cameron Mount (outside hitter), Rich Nelson (setter) and Scott Morrow (quick hitter). Morrow is entering his third season as a starter after earning NCAA All-Tournament honors in 2001, and Nelson and Mount are beginning their second seasons as full-time starters.
Second-team All-MPSF Libero Adam Shrader also returns for his sophomore season as the team's top defensive player after leading the Bruins in digs as a freshman.
Also beginning his first season as a full-time starter will be third-year sophomore Chris Pe?a of Santa Ynez. Pe?a led the Bruins in blocking during the Fall schedule.
Expected to make major contributions to the lineup will be a corps of talented freshmen, including outside hitter Jonathan Acosta of Puerto Rico and quick hitter David Russell from Royal HS in Simi Valley.
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When a NASSD double agent steals the technology for a deadly virus,
counter-terrorist agent Dan Weber is more than ready to take on the complex
and potentially deadly mission to hunt down the technology he once protected
with his life, even if it means babysitting a gorgeous, yet reckless tomboy
Rookie JT Turner is hungry to prove her worth in a profession dominated
by men. Even though she can hold her own against a dozen trained agents,
she's been labeled a screw up after too many mishaps. JT would do anything
to redeem herself, even accept a shady mission to track down a phantom disc
NASSD denies ever existed.
Undermanned and unarmed, can they unravel a madman's plot and remove the
threat before it is unleashed? In a race against time, the line between
desire and destiny will blur, and their true desires will finally be met.
Rating: SIZZLING
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Length: 115,000 words
"I love to put my characters in peril just to see how they get out of
it. At Any Cost is the first in a
series of NASSD stories featuring
agents of the Counter-Terrorist Agency. I hope you enjoy reading about JT
and Dan as much as I enjoyed creating their perilous story." ~
Allie ~
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I sat in front of my computer glued to the
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trying to figure out what was really
happening. Ms. Adams writes romantic
suspense like nobody's business, and does
it so well I was not able to figure out
the ending until I got there. The mutual
attraction between JT and Dan is so
blistering hot as you read the book that
it is all you can do to sit still as you
read it. The action scenes are written so
realistically that you feel like you are
right there experiencing them with JT and
Another great thing about this book is that it takes
place where I live in Seattle. I could
picture all of the places that Ms. Adams
was writing about since I have been to
most of them or near them at one time or
another. This really added to the realism
for me. This book is worth a five cup
rating and then some. It is quite simply
to die for!"
Regina, Coffee Time Romance
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"At Any Cost is an action
packed, keep you on the edge of your seat,
adventure. JTs character is wonderful.
She shoots first then asks questions later
and always seems to be in the wrong place
at the wrong time. Dan is my ideal Alpha:
strong, swift, and deadly but he does have
a soft spot for JT and he isnt about to
allow anything to happen to her. There
were so many secondary characters but
there was no confusion as to who the story
was about. They simply helped to move the
story along and make it believable. The
sexual tension was present from the moment
these two characters met, but I appreciate
the fact that they didnt act on it right
away. When they did it was hot! Not as
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certainly worth the wait. I really enjoyed
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4.5 Pixies:
"At Any Cost is a
wonderfully convoluted tale of betrayal,
terrorism, action, adventure, and
redemption and yet Ms. Adams still is able
to work in some romance. Everything you
could possible want in an action/adventure
is hereyou have weapons, hand-to-hand
combat, good guys, bad guys, a madman and
a deadly viruswhat more could you ask
for! Ms. Adams has created a very detailed
counter-terrorist agency and has peopled
it with both good and bad agents and you
really can't figure things out until
almost the very end. I kept trying to
figure out the good from the bad and was
proven wrong in a number of instances,
which I thought was fun!
The plot is strong and very fast paced and I found
myself anxious to get back to the story to
find out what was happening next. I loved
JThere is this multi-talented young woman
that is the perfect agentand yet she
always manages somehow to get hurt while
working a case. Dan is a perfect foil for
herultra confident, ultra capable, and he
still finds himself riding her reckless
train of disasters! The relationship
between the two of them is fun, sexy and
full of misunderstandings. I thought the
sex scenes were relatively mild although
graphic and sensual, but they make a nice
counterpoint to all the adventure going on
around them. I really enjoyed At Any
Cost and would be excited to read more
stories about the NASSD Agency!"
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the project before and had thought it had
been destroyed while JT thought the
mission was a way to bolster her career.
At odds right from the beginning, the
tension between them ignited into an
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read. Twists and turns make At Any Cost
a page-turner. You think you know who
the good guys are, only to find out you
are mistaken. If surprises, spine-tingling
suspense, steam and desire are what you
want, At Any Cost is the book for
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guaranteed to bring her new readers while
satisfying her past readers."
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"The action is nonstop in At Any Cost. JT and Dan
are the heroes in this great adventure to
save the world. Allie K. Adams presents an
interesting and plausible plot that will
capture the readers attention and take
them on a whirlwind trip into the
dangerous world of counter intelligence.
If you like spies and romance, this book
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"No, you don't," Dan growled deep in the back of
his throat. As soon as the doors closed, he turned and pinned
her into the corner, awakening her body with both lust and fear.
His lips crushed down on hers. She widened her
eyes as his tongue thrust deep into her mouth. Closing her eyes,
she wrapped her arms around him and pulled him closer, thrusting
her tongue at him with an equal force of hunger. The way her
heart tossed itself around in her chest made it hard for her to
breathe. She pressed her breasts up against his chest, desperate
to create pressure and friction against her already aching
She thought she couldn't feel anything below her
waist. The way she started to tingle in preparation for his
touch, she realized how wrong she'd been. His hand rested on her
ass, pulling her closer. She felt the swell of his cock hard
against her hip and she moaned.
Their kiss was urgent and exploratory. He tried
to peel the spandex down. No luck. It would be both their
salvation. "Are these painted on?" He pinched her backside and
snapped the spandex against her skin.
That hurt. "If they were painted, I'd still be
able to feel my toes."
He laughed hoarsely. "Jesus, JT." He rested his
forehead against hers. "Have you completely lost your mind? What
were you thinking going after Mercado alone like that?"
"Oh, I don't know," she bit back acidly, pushed
him away so she could breathe again. "Following in your
footsteps, maybe?"
"That's different." He eyed the rip in her
spandex, spotted the new cut on her leg. Her shoulder hurt where
the bullet had torn through her, but it hadn't opened up. No
blood, thank God. "You could have been killed. You could have
gotten us killed. You deliberately risked the mission and put us
all in danger."
He held her gaze and JT felt tempted to poke
those damned hypercritical eyes right out of his handsome head.
"I went there to get a feel for the compound. That's all."
"Bullshit. You wanted to get to Mercado before I
did. This isn't a competition. This is real. The guns are real.
Quit thinking like a rookie." He turned and stared at the
numbers on the elevator.
She waited for him to turn around. When he
didn't, when all she could stare at was the back of his head,
she lost it. Her breath coming in quick gasps in an attempt to
hold her emotions in check, she bit back the fear attempting to
She'd never been so scared in all her life. Those
men had guns. Very big guns. She had... What? A really bad sense
of judgment. A mentor who'd done nothing but point out her
faults. The hots for a man who only slept with her to stay with
their cover.
Everything compounded together, sending her
control over the edge. "I am a rookie! Don't you get
that? I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm screwing up left and
right. I can't even make the right choices. I need you." God how
she hated how pathetic and needy she sounded.
"Wrong." He turned back to her, the look in his
eyes blazing a hole right into her heart. "You never needed me.
You don't need anyone, JT. You make your own decisions
regardless as to how they will affect others. Making the wrong
choice can get you, and those around you, killed. You
deliberately put this mission at risk."
"Don't lecture me on risking the mission when you
were there doing exactly the same thing. Yes, I wanted to get at
Mercado. But I wanted to do it with you. You know?
"Then why did you go to the compound without me?"
"Because I knew that's where you went."
His jaw tightened as he shot her a glare. He
didn't speak, instead just seemed to study her. The elevator
dinged on the fifth floor and he grabbed her arm. "Let's go."
She jerked her arm away. The sharp pang in the
muscles of her shoulder reminded her her wound hadn't gone
anywhere. "I know the way." JT marched in front of Dan and
slammed her little card into the door to unlock it. It didn't
work. She slammed it again. Nothing. Her hand started to shake.
No. No! Do not break down in front of him. It would just
give him one more thing to use against her.
Dan ripped the card out of her hand and pushed
her aside to use his own card. Furious, she pushed him back. "I
can do it!"
The look he shot her conveyed the fury building
deep inside him. Apparently she'd just pushed him too far.
Literally. He stepped back toward her and JT lost her bravado.
Without turning his eyes away, he slipped the card into the slot
and opened the door, and motioned for her to enter.
Bastard. Making everything look so easy. Just who
did he think he was? At least they had separate rooms. He'd go
back to his. She'd get the chance to think of some reason to
tell HQ why she didn't take Dan out after what happened. He'd
jeopardized the mission. Her orders were very clear.
He slammed the door and JT whipped around. He
stared at her, not an ounce of kindness in those dark eyes. Why
was he staring at her like that? Just standing there? Why didn't
he say something?
"Why don't you go to your own room?"
Silence. He crossed his arms and drummed his
fingers on his biceps. She could almost hear his teeth grinding.
Trembling, she drew in a sharp breath and put on her best act at
"Fine. Just stand there. I'm going to bed." She
started walking toward the bed before she realized she was in
his room and not her own. Great. No wonder her card wouldn't
work in the door. She turned back to him.
Still silent. And still standing at the door.
She snapped, unable to stand the silence any
longer. "What? Just say it and get it over with."
"What do you want me to say?" He kept his voice
calm and even. Steady and low.
"Something. Anything!"
"You already know how I feel about what you did
"What I did?" Of all the arrogant things
to say. How could she go from lo—lusting after the man to hating
him all in a matter of a few minutes?
"Be pissed at me and get over it. I have things
to do. I'd rather not have to stay in here and baby-sit you all
Her fists bunched at her sides. She swallowed
hard and squared her shoulders as she looked at him. Desperate
to say something as a witty comeback, she haughtily spat out,
"Who's babysitting who?"
His expression stilled, hardened. His eyes
cooled, an intense and frightening emotion clouding them over.
He weighed her with a critical narrowing of his eyes. "He sent
you to watch me?"
JT didn't answer. She didn't have to. The look in
his eyes changed as they grew darker. And she could tell. He
knew. Tears sprang to her eyes. Not out of fear, but of raw and
heartfelt regret.
Instead of an inevitable blowup, he lowered his
eyes and with them, her resolve. Shaking his head, he turned
away from her. "Who better to spy on me than my own partner?"
Licking the valley between her breasts, he found
the other waiting nipple and drank just as hungrily. He kissed,
he licked, he nibbled. Her toes curled at every new sensation.
This man had the power to draw reactions out of her body she'd
never experienced. She loved every erotically new feeling.
By the time he came back up to kiss her, plunging
his tongue deep inside her mouth, she was so wet she felt the
moisture pooling in the tiny fabric of her thong. Holy hell, she
trembled from her overwhelming hunger for him.
His hand grabbed her ass and caressed it
smoothly, playing with the flesh, playing with her. "Dan.
"Please what?" He kissed her chin, traveled the
flutter of his lips along her jaw, down her neck. "What do you
want, JT?"
JT. He'd called her
JT. How could something so simple, a name she'd heard everyday,
pull such a reaction from her? Her heart flipped, her stomach
fluttered. "T-Touch me."
"I am touching you."
"I need your fingers inside me, teasing me.
He ran his finger up and down her hip, indeed,
teasing her. Slowly bringing his hand around, he fingered her
wet curls, weaving through them. And then, painfully measured,
he spread her lips with his hand, grazing across her swollen
clit, driving her into tiny convulsions of pleasure.
"Do you like that?"
"Clearly," she responded in a shallow breath.
He rubbed up and down the inside of her folds,
spreading her juices around, all the while continuing to feast
on her neck, her shoulder. "Should we take this elsewhere?"
"Off to the shower?"
He chuckled, that wicked grin making her skin
tingle deliciously. "Not this time."
JT could barely walk as he lead them to the bed.
Gently, he eased her down onto her back, but didn't lay next to
her. She tried to sit back up, to pull him down with her.
"Not yet," he explained. "I—" His eyes trailed
over her body. With a hungry rasp, he continued. "I just want to
look at you."
Laying back, feeling incredibly sexy to have a
man look at her the way Dan was looking at her right now, she
raised her hands above her head. It hurt and she tried to hide
the cringe.
He caught it anyway. "How's the shoulder holding
"About as well as the rest of me."
And if you don't touch me, kiss me right now I'll
be even worse.
"Well," he slowly, seductively trailed his gaze
over her body once more. His cock jerked, eager to take its
rightful place between her thighs. "You are simply stunning,
bruises, bandages, and all."
JT didn't know how to respond to that, so she
said nothing. Sure, she'd been called beautiful before, but
never like this. Never in the heat of the moment. With both her
previous lovers, they'd only complimented her to get into her
pants, not after they already had them off.
Dan knelt on the bed at her feet. Reaching out,
his hand seared a path down her abdomen and onto her thigh, his
eyes following wherever he touched. It felt so good it hurt.
She'd never wanted someone so much it actually, physically hurt.
With his finger, he pulled her panties down,
deliberately raking his touch down her thigh as he removed them.
He then brought his hand back up and explored her thighs with
his fingers, running them up and down before flattening his hand
and doing the same. Slowly, torturously, he moved up to touch
her mound again. JT whimpered in anticipation.
When he separated the folds, his finger slid
right into her slick heat. He groaned as she moaned. She brought
her hands down to reach out to him.
"No," he stopped her. "Put your hands up above
your head. Yeah, just like that. If you so much as whisper
anywhere near me I'll lose it."
Oh God. Why did he have to say that? Knowing how
close she had him to climaxing opened up her body to her own
climax. She could feel it growing fast. He slipped another
finger in and JT felt her muscles start to spasm. Closing her
eyes, she grabbed the headboard and let out another moan.
When she felt his mouth close down on her clit,
she threw her head back. Oh Jesus. The way he nuzzled her clit
between his lips, darting his tongue back and forth, up and
down, had her close. So very close. And then he did something
she would have never expected.
He started to hum.
His mouth vibrated, the warm air of his breath
brushing across her sensitive nubbin. Pulling her clit inside
his mouth completely, he increased the volume and started to
move his fingers inside her. In and out. In and out.
Her entire body hummed with him. Her climax grew
until she was right on the cusp. When he gave her clit a flick
with his tongue, she fell off the cliff and straight into
orgasmic heaven.
Crying out at
the strength of it, she moved her hips in rhythm with his
fingers, his tongue. He greedily sucked on her, lapping up every
last drop.
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He walks onstage, sits at the piano, gets in the mood, owns the song and becomes the star. Maybe he doesn't quite look like Billy Joel or Elton John, but that's not the point: the talent is in his earnest performances of a rich body of pop tunes, so beloved by American audiences of different generations.
Hailed as the new voice of the American rock and roll songbook and recently named "Corporate Entertainer of the Year" by Reuters, Michael Cavanaugh made a name for himself when spotted by Billy Joel in a Las Vegas dueling pianos bar in 2001. The man himself chose Cavanaugh as the star of the new Broadway Musical Movin' Out, in which he performed more than 1,000 shows over three years.
Cavanaugh returns to Orlando for two shows with the Orlando Philharmonic on January 11. He rocked the Bob Carr in 2012, playing Billy Joel tunes, and now he will be paying tribute to the great Elton John.
Although him and his band barely knew anything about playing with a live orchestra when first approached with the idea years ago, they have gone on to perform with more than 50 orchestras across the country. "The first time I ever played with an orchestra was with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. I couldn't believe it, it was Carnegie Hall!" remembers Cavanaugh. They initially performed their own Billy Joel show with the Indianapolis Symphony and now, after many years, the orchestral accompaniment feels essentially like second nature to the band.
But Cavanaugh's early days weren't as glamorous as the big star he is now. The Ohio native got his first real taste of the job in Cancun in early 90s, when he was honeymooning with his wife. He checked out piano bars and soon got a gig. "The thing that concerned me a little bit about doing piano bars is that they were pretty raunchy," he remembers. His Cancun contact later referred him to Blazing Pianos in Orlando, which would become his first full-time in-house gig.
In 1999 he moved to Las Vegas to work a similar gig, making twice as much. Just a few years later, the fateful meeting with Billy Joel took place. Joel liked him so much that they ended up jamming together the night they met. Soon after September 11, he moved to New York and started working with famous American dancer and choreographer, Twyla Tharp on Movin' Out, who conceived the hit musical about a youth living through the Vietnam era of the 60s.
"Even though I've sung [Elton John's and Billy Joel's songs] so many times, I realize how great they are. That's why I don't get tired of singing them, especially when I got this killer band behind me and we're playing with these great orchestras. It doesn't get old," reveals Cavanaugh, whose passion for this music permeates the concert hall every time he plays.
An interesting fact about Cavanaugh is that he possesses perfect pitch. "I learn anything by ear. When I hear a song I immediately know what notes and what chords are being played," he says.
"I also have this quirky thing called synesthesia. What that is is different things present themselves in colors in my mind's eye. When I hear a C chord in my mind I see the shade of red," he adds, revealing a cross-sensory musical gift that further elevates his uniqueness.
When not onstage, in the musical theater or on the road, Cavanaugh works out, plays racquetball, watches sports and is a self-proclaimed "total hands-on dad."
Catch Cavanaugh's The Songs of Elton John & More! show with the Orlando Philharmonic next Saturday, January 11 at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.
Expect to hear Elton classics like "Benny and the Jets," his version of the Who hit "Pinball Wizard," "Crocodile Rock," "Rocket Man," "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" and "Goodbye Yellow Big Road," among many others.
To visit the OPO's website and purchase tickets to the show, click here, or call the box office at 407-770-0071.
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For Mariner fans, the milestones have been as reliable as death and taxes. Ichiro Suzuki makes the All-Star team in the middle of summer, then finishes the season with 200 hits and a batting average well north of .300.
That has been the case for each of his first 10 major-league seasons. From 2001-10, Ichiro appeared in 10 All-Star Games, starting nine, and he concluded each season with at least 206 hits and at least a .303 average.
Which will make the remainder of this season interesting to watch. For the first time since he came to the United States, Ichiro has failed to make the All-Star team. And for perhaps the first time since he came to the major leagues, he has spent the first half of this season looking mortal.
As Jerry Brewer of The Seattle Times wrote this week: "For certain, Ichiro, the mortal, isn't as fun to watch as his other personas: the mysterious star, the dynamo of habit and the solitary baseball savant.
"During his time with the Mariners, we've seen those sides of him, and it didn't matter that we couldn't understand his eccentricities because his excellence overwhelmed the desire to figure him out."
Brewer thinks Ichiro will wind up hitting .300 this year while picking up his typical 200 hits, and mathematically that is within reason.
Through the first half of the season, Ichiro had 92 hits in 334 at-bats, a .275 average. If he has the same number of at-bats over the second half and bats .326, he would finish with 201 hits and a .301 average.
Sounds doable.
But the numbers don't tell the entire story. Because if Ichiro hits .301, he's not a very good offensive player.
This flies in the face of more than a century of baseball wisdom. A .300 batting average long has been regarded as the mark of a good hitter, but baseball's new math tells us differently.
Ichiro doesn't walk much. His career on-base percentage of .373 is good, but it's only 45 points higher than his batting average; the typical player has a difference of about 70 points.
And Ichiro doesn't have any power. His career slugging percentage is 97 points higher than his batting average; the typical player has a difference of about 140 points.
We can talk all we want about Ichiro trying to hit .300 and reach 200 hits, but the truth is this: At this year's rate of walks and extra-base hits, he needs to hit about .310 to simply be an average offensive player.
He needs to hit about .360 to be as good as, say, Boston's Jacoby Ellsbury has been through the first half of the season. At the risk of engaging in absurdity, Ichiro would need to hit about .500 to be as productive as Toronto's Jose Bautista.
It is reasonable to hope that none of this will matter. The Mariners have been blessed to find themselves in a remarkably mediocre AL West, and Seattle could be in a pennant race come September. A hot second half by Ichiro could lift his team into the playoffs for the first time since his rookie season, and his shortcomings would be forgotten.
But with the Mariners having put together a sterling pitching rotation, and with Justin Smoak providing some production, and with Dustin Ackley perhaps being a big upgrade for the second half, you have to wonder whether Seattle should have signed Ichiro to a five-year deal worth $18 million a year in 2008.
You have to wonder if that money could have been better spent on two $9 million players.
Ichiro, I think, has left no doubt that he'll someday be a Hall of Famer. And the Mariners might have a chance to win the division this year if he plays like one the rest of the way.
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Gypsy Theatre Company, Inc. of New York will present "john & jen", by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 8 at at the Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Showcase Theatre in Liberal.
"john & jen" is a two-person musical, starring professional actors, Josh Davidson of New York City and Alison Bridget Chambers of New York City. Chambers will join SCCC/ATS this fall as drama/communications instructor.
The Gypsy Theatre Company has toured the country with "john & jen". After a successful summer, they will perform their last show of the season in Liberal Saturday.
Tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors at the door.
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"john & jen" is a truly original musical that takes a look at the complexities of relationships between brothers and sisters and parents and children and set against the background of a changing America between 1950 and 1990. It is a show brimming with intelligence, wit and beautiful melodies.
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NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock held a conference call with the national media on Tuesday afternoon before the NFL combine begins on Saturday, February 22.
Mayock believes this is one of the deepest classes in the last 10 years and said a top-20 pick is as good as a top-15 draft pick. Here are some highlights from the teleconference call:
-Mayock said the WR class in particular is most deep, which is one of the 49ers biggest needs. It will be tough to trade up for WR Sammy Watkins out of Clemson, who is expected to go as a top-10 pick.
"Watkins is physically explosive," Mayock said. "He's got great hands. He's got good size. He's got very good speed and what I really, really liked about this kid is he's got toughness. He'll physically beat press coverage. He high points the ball. He's got a little attitude about him. He blocks people. You can see him getting pissed off during games and going after corners and safeties and linebackers. So he's got an attitude like he wants to be the best player there is, and when you combine that with his physical ability, I think it's awesome."
-In terms of other receivers who could be threats after Watkins, Mike Evans and Marqise Lee, Mayock liked at least four receivers who could be second-round picks or even taken in the late first-round. He thinks Evans and Lee will be taken from 11th to 20th overall.
He pointed out Odell Beckham (LSU), Paul Richardson (Colorado), Davante Adams (Fresno State) and Allen Robinson (Penn State). Mayock pointed out the production of Robinson, saying he has the strength to be in the second round.
-The toughest player in the draft is also a wide receiver, according to Mayock. LSU WR Jarvis Landry is one of his favorite under the radar players who could be a second-round selection. Landry has a projected second-round grade.
"Landry to me, with his toughness and ability to play inside or outside reminds me a little bit of Hines Ward," Mayock said. "He's one of the physically toughest players in this draft, for any position. He catches everything, he's the kind of guy I'd like to have as a teammate, so I really like him."
-The 49ers are in need of a cornerback and Mayock mentioned two specific players who are versatile enough to be a nickel CB. Lamarcus Joyner (Florida State) and Jason Verrett (TCU) were mostly on his radar as late first or early second round picks.
Mayock said he would have Verrett as a top-20 pick if he wasn't 5-9, 176 pounds. Joyner, on the other hand is more versatile as he can play both safety and CB. He drew a comparison to Arizona Cardinals CB Tyrann Mathieu who also played both positions.
On Verrett: "[He is] ideal for the slot because he's quick footed, he's tough, and remember, the slot guys, what gets overlooked is you have to tackle and this kid is a tough kid even though he's undersized. I really like Verrett."
On Joyner: "I think he's going to have to kick inside and either be a safety or a nickel or both as he's an explosive kid like Tyrann Mathieu."
Mayock has CB Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech) as one of the best cornerbacks in the draft who is overshadowed by Darqueze Dennard (Michigan State). He could be a 49ers target with where Mayock projects him.
"I think Kyle Fuller is a first-round talent and is a first-round lock with sub-4.5 [40 yard dash]."
Mayock views Michael Sam as a situational pass rusher who could play the three technique. He is mostly seen as a "tweener" for OLB and DE.
"[Sam] has a DE skill set. I see a situational pass rusher who could become a special teams player. He should go as a 3rd to 5th round pick."
If Donte Whitner leaves in free agency, the 49ers could be looking for a SS and two player stand out to Mayock. He compared Calvin Pryor to Bob Sanders while Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is considered to be the most well-rounded player.
"[Calvin Pryor] hits people and explodes everywhere," Mayock said. "He's better in the box than the back end. Clinton-Dix has a better range and he's a [more] complete player."
The 49ers currently have 12 picks in the 2014 NFL Draft. Here is the full list of where the 49ers will be drafting:
49ers 2014 Draft picks:
1. First round: Own pick, No. 30 overall
2. Second round: Kansas City Chiefs pick acquired for Alex Smith, No. 56 overall
3. Second round: Own pick, No. 61 overall
4. Third round: Titans pick acquired for a second round pick in a 2013 draft day trade, No. 77 overall
5. Third round: Own pick, No. 94 overall
6. Third or fourth round: Compensatory, TBA
7. Fourth round: Own pick, TBA
8. Fifth round: Own pick, TBA
9. Sixth round: Own pick, TBA
10. Seventh round: Saints pick acquired for Parys Haralson, TBA
11. Seventh round: Panthers pick acquired for Colin Jones in 2012, TBA
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Tired of the same old 'do you've been sporting for some time? Then give into change by taking inspiration from the biggest names in the fashion industry. From an alternative-styled pixie cut to a feminine layered look, here are 8 different hairstyles straight from the runway you should consider before booking your next salon visit.
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For her Spring 2013 collection, Carolina Herrera catered to the modern woman, which was also evident by the sharp one-length hairstyles sported by the models on the runway. If you are looking for a blunt change, this razor-sharp cut will give you just that. Ideal if you want to cut off a few inches without having to go bob or the layered route, this modern mid-length feels fresh and unique to every other cut out there.
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Diane von Furstenberg's Wispy Bangs
If chopping off your hair induces mild panic attacks but you still want a change, consider cutting your bangs instead. Keep it of-the-moment by going for wispy bangs as seen at Diane von Furstenberg. Wispy bangs are softer and more romantic than the blunt variety and make for easy styling as you can push them aside or pin them with much more ease.
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Rodarte's Edgy Angles
From classic and feminine to edgy and androgynous, Rodarte's Spring 2013 girl showed razor sharp angles that were slightly longer in front than in the back. What's great about this cut is that you can style it down the middle or a major side part, two entirely different styles that will showcase this asymmetrical cut. Although fashion-forward, the sharp angles keep this 'do perfectly suitable for the professional environment.
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Just Cavalli's Tousled Bob
If you're looking to upgrade your look from sweet to sexy, consider a tousled bob like the one seen at the Just Cavalli show. Partially disheveled, this piecey look is meant to look messy so ask your stylist for a bob that feels more effortless, rather than neat and polished.
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Marni's Alternative Pixie
As for those of you who favor the pixie style, give it a more modern edge this spring by copying Marni's rock 'n' roll-inspired cut. Choppier than before, this season's pixie favors uneven lengths, that essentially, and thankfully, make it easier to style and grow out later on. For maximum effect, style with your fingers by tussling your hair around and using grooming cream.
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Volunteer sought for Fort Worden Coordinating Committee; application deadline is Feb. 19
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The committee will review and monitor the operation and co-management of the campus portion of Fort Worden, as well as make financial and policy recommendations.
Obligations to panel
This is a volunteer, uncompensated position. It is for a two-year term.
The member will be obligated to attend a minimum of four quarterly meetings held in the Port Townsend area.
Current board members, partner representatives or campus tenants and current State Parks employees are ineligible for this position.
State Parks is scheduled to cede management of part of the park May 1, according to the terms of a 50-year lease signed Nov. 8.
The public development authority will oversee the campus portions of the 434-acre park, which include most of the buildings, for educational purposes — referred to as a lifelong learning center — while State Parks continues to manage the camping, beach and recreation areas.
To apply, submit a resume and letter of interest, dated or postmarked no later than Feb. 19, to firstname.lastname@example.com or by regular mail to Jill DeCianne. Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368-3621.
For more information, email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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