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Cleveland's largest dry-storage marina will shut down in late spring, forcing hundreds to find new homes for their boats and leaving a chunk of riverfront property on the market.
After nearly 25 years in business, the Commodore's Club Marina will close June 1. Northeast Ohio boaters who rent space there began removing their craft Wednesday.
The marina property, more than nine acres with 1,000 feet of frontage on the Cuyahoga River in the Flats, is for sale. Asking price: $4 million.
The marina's owner has cut five full-time and 25 part-time jobs. He has sold his boat-storage equipment to a Texas company, which will begin dismantling the storage racks and two buildings in mid-May.
"There's some emotion there, because I started it from scratch," said Fred Watson, who built the Commodore's Club on land he bought from the Penn Central railroad in 1984.
But, he added, "It's time."
Watson's decision to shutter the business and sell the assets comes during a choppy period for the boating business. Last summer, high gas prices kept shoppers out of showrooms and recreational boaters out of the water. New-boat sales fell 30 percent last year, said Thom Dammrich, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association in Chicago. He expects further sales declines this year, as boating takes a back seat to paying the bills for consumers grappling with job losses and an uncertain economy.
The collapse of the nation's housing market has left homeowners with less equity, so fewer people are borrowing against their homes to buy boats. Boat dealers have cut staff and closed showrooms. And across the country, marine officials are seeing cases in which strapped boaters are abandoning their pricey toys.
In Cleveland, the recreational-boating business was foundering even before the recession. Marina and yacht club operators attributed the slump to the state's shaky economy, Cleveland's dwindling population and the decline of the Flats as an entertainment district. And as the region's boaters age, young boaters aren't replacing them.
Those factors prompted Watson to close the Commodore's Club, where occupancy has fallen more than 25 percent from its peak. About 500 boats remain on the property, which can accommodate 800 boats between indoor and outdoor storage. Watson, who lives in Kirtland and would not disclose his age, also wants to retire, spend time with his family and friends and ride one of his Harley-Davidson motorcycles around the country.
He recently listed the marina for sale through the Cleveland office of brokerage firm Grubb & Ellis. The property comprises roughly seven acres Watson and his partners own, two acres under a long-term lease from Norfolk Southern Corp. and about half an acre leased from the city of Cleveland. A sale also would include the 6,600-square-foot Commodore's Club building and a 19,000-square-foot boat showroom.
Terry Coyne, of Grubb & Ellis, said he is talking with four potential buyers.
"We have an industrial user that's interested because of the water and the ability to bring in raw materials on a freighter," he said. "We've got one user who is in the recreation business. We've got one residential developer. And we've got one manufacturing company."
Watson acknowledged the challenges of selling land at a time when development is stalled across the country and lenders are reluctant to finance real estate deals. The housing crisis and subsequent struggles in the commercial real estate industry have hit the land business particularly hard. Though Watson hopes to sell the marina quickly, he is willing to wait for "the right price" and rent part or all of the property.
Meanwhile, his customers must move their boats elsewhere. Over at Whiskey Island Marina, general manager Tim Poole already has a waiting list of 25 people and has turned down some boaters.
"We were inundated for over a week by phone calls," said Poole, who oversees the lakefront marina, Wendy Park and the Sunset Grille. "It's sad that Commodore's Club is out of business. I don't like to see that. But it actually strengthens our business a bit."
Poole said Whiskey Island Marina, which can accommodate about 240 boats indoors and another 225 more in the water, has enjoyed steady business during the past few years. He is considering putting up another storage building in 2010 if there is strong demand from former Commodore's Club customers.
At the nearby Channel Park Marina, president and owner Bob Ivancic has seen some new business, though not as much as he had hoped for when he heard the Commodore's Club was closing. About 80 percent of Channel Park's docks are occupied, while roughly half its storage-rack spaces are full.
"The marine business in general is down," said Ivancic, adding that boat sales at the neighboring Ivancic Marine business have fallen more than 60 percent in recent years. "It's discretionary income. Whenever the economy is down, boating in general is down. It's the first to go down and the last to come back."


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Live At Feinstein's, Rebecca Kilgore, Harry Allen Quartet.
Understand, please, that Kilgore can no longer be considered a "wonderfully talented jazz secret," with a loyal following tucked into her "little big city" home of Portland. She has national credentials now, and she's earned them. And, gifted singer that she is, that got her an appearance at Feinstein's at Lowe's Regency. Sinatra said it like this: "I want to be a part of it, New York, New York." And when one gets a Gotham gig, it adds some luster to work with: Allen, tenor; Rosanno Sportiello, piano; Joel Forbes, bass; and Chuck Riggs, drums. A very delightful theme ran through the evening as well. Kilgore and company chose songs associated with Billie Holiday and/or Lester Young. Lady and Prez, of course, thought the world of one another and worked quite closely together on many a great recording. As she always does, Kilgore chose songs not overworked by either of the two jazz heroes. The most obscure just may be the opener, "Your Mother's Son-In-Law"! Among other winning works are "You Can't Lose a Broken Heart," "That Old Devil Called Love," "You're a Lucky Guy" and "I Wished on the Moon." Allen is at his Ben Webster-ish best on the ballads, and swings ever so politely at faster tempos. Kilgore keeps the audience well informed with tidbits of information about her songs. But, even better, she sings them as well as anyone in today's jazz world. She may live here in Portland, but she's a jazz treasure everywhere she goes!
Arbors, 2011, 72:52.
This Side Of Strayhorn, Terell Stafford, trumpet and flugelhorn.
How nice it is to see today's younger generation of jazz musicians honoring Billy Strayhorn, a genius who died more than 40 years ago, but gave jazz some of its most elegant, sophisticated, and, in many cases, achingly gorgeous songs of all time. Stafford puts together a wondrous quintet to do the honors, including Tim Warfield, tenor and soprano; Bruce Barth, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Dana Hall, drums. The album is so good that it compares favorably to Art Farmer's all-Strayhorn outing of about three decades ago. The quintet warms to the task with resilient ensemble passages and brisk solos on a well-balanced selection of Strayhorn hits and obscurities. From the former category, there's "Raincheck," "Lush Life" and "Day Dream." From the lesser known ledger comes "Smada," "My Little Brown Book" and "Lana Turner," probably the least known tune on the menu, although bearing the unmistakable Strayhorn stamp. The quintet turns in a superb, thoughtful performance in honoring a true jazz icon. A hundred years from now, the pop shlock will be forgotten, but the music of Strayhorn will endure, thanks in part to Stafford and recordings such as this.
MaxJazz, 2011, 69:50.
Live In Beverly Hills, Dado Moroni, piano.
Now considered one of the stalwarts of jazz piano, Moroni still makes his home in Genoa, Italy. But he ventured quite a distance, to the home of celebrities and Rolls Royces, to record his debut CD on Resonance Records. His trio includes Marco Panascia, bass, and Peter Erskine, drums. And they're ready to fly from the opening notes of "Ghanian Village," a rollicking, ripping original in tribute to Moroni's friend and confidant, Kenny Barron. John Lewis's "Django" takes on a Ray Bryant-ish hue, and it's followed by "Where Is Love," a delicacy from the musical, "Oliver." Among other impressive entries are the venerable standard, "I Hear a Rhapsody"; " Nose Off" is a bluesy, medium tempo original of Moroni's; and "Jamal" is Moroni's tip of the hat to Ahmad Jamal, whom he describes as a "jazz Picasso." All these and others put on display a straight-down-the-middle, post bop pianist of immense talent. To further sweeten the deal, Resonance Records has enclosed a second disc. It's a DVD of the concert, and includes two additional selections. If you don't know about Moroni, here's your chance to meet up with a spirited, in-the-groove talent.
Resonance Records, 2011, 72:12.
Tribute To Bird And Monk, Heiner Stadler, arranger, conductor.
When the LP version of this album was released in 1978, Downbeat gave it five stars and one critic called it "a brilliant mixture of arranged and free jazz." It features perhaps one player from the mainstream side, Thad Jones. And this time he's on cornet. George Adams, on tenor, and George Lewis, on trombone, are from the avant-garde camp, and really, this CD is an excursion into free playing under the guise of Parker and Monk compositions. Pianist Stanley Cowell has some heavy-duty moments, but he can't keep the other players from sounding at times like the orchestra warming up. Typical of free jazz, it's every man for himself. Don't worry about harmony. Dissonance is king. It get so weird that even a seasoned bop freak like yours truly was challenged to find the usually familiar melodies of "Au Privave," "Misterioso" and "Straight, No Chaser," to name a few. There are countless worthy and often fascinating interpretations of music by master jazz composers (see the review above). Indeed, some listeners may find this recording to be just that. To my ear, however, it's a sea of cacophony with instruments screeching and belching.
Labor Records, 2011, 76:36.
Freedom Trane, Jessica Williams, piano.
On her first trio recording in some years, Williams offers both original compositions in the spirit of John Coltrane and a selection of Trane's work as well. As she writes in liner notes: "John Coltrane has been my light through the darkness. When there are questions, I'll ask 'what would Philly Joe Jones or Dexter Gordon do'; but when things get really weird, I can ask the 'Trane." A treat for Portland jazz fans is the presence of Dave Captein on bass and Mel Brown on drums, marking the fourth time she has recorded with the two . Her insistence on precision and perfection always falls wonderfully in step with her dramatic but never tawdry presentation. And don't forget, she swings! I was particularly moved by two originals, both played with deep feeling for her jazz hero. "Just Words" and "Prayer and Meditation" are riveting and expressive . Among Coltrane's contributions, any Trane fan worth his collection will know "Lonnie's Lament," "Naima," and a tune he co-wrote with Sonny Rollins, "Paul's Pal." The final selection, a rare Trane tune called "Welcome," is played solo, and is the essence of simple beauty. Williams remains a powerful force for all that is good, rich and "right" in the art of jazz.
Origin, 2011, 56:55.
Circle Of Three, David Friesen, bass.
A 2007 inductee into the Oregon Jazz Hall of Fame, Friesen has been referred to by author and critic Nat Hentoff as "a phenomenon, a player whose musicianship, tone, time and imagination are (beyond category.)" On his new recording, Friesen welcomes fellow Portlanders John Gross (tenor) and Greg Goebel (piano) in a performance of seven originals. They seemingly "breathe as one," perfectly executing powerful solos at every turn. Friesen's writing is varied and colorful, starting with the introspective "When Will You Return," but shifting to the more dense and complex "This and That," and returning to the solemnity of "Serenade," among other stimulating compositions. Friesen's gorgeous, rounded tone is on center stage here, but Gross's "Lee Konitz-on-tenor" sound is something special, and Goebel embarks on solo adventures on the piano which are often breathtaking. Together, this "drumless" trio is absolutely compelling.
ITM Records, 2011, 58:16.
These Things We Dig, James L. Dean, tenor, alto, clarinet, flute.
A big band leader for more than 30 years, Dean's boppy sextet holds forth at The Whiskey CafÈ in Lyndhurst. Most of the tunes here are hard bop vehicles, and well-chosen ones. Why? Easy. Many are among the "quiet classics" of jazz in that they're not often played by anyone! Take, for example, the opener, Hank Mobley's "This I Dig of You." It's a well-written melody, but one that is rarely heard these days. The same may be said for several others, including John Coltrane's "Satellite," Benny Golson's "Park Avenue Petite," Thad Jones's "Fingers," and maybe the biggest surprise of all, a big band feel to Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis's "Jaws." There's also a workout based on "Cherokee" changes entitled "Bebop for Linda," a rather jaunty clarinet feature on Monk's "Ask Me Now," and a spirited run through Jobim's "No More Blues." Seems that Dean and his pals are getting the job done in New Jersey. Way out here in Oregon, we dig it too.
Cexton Records, 2010, 72:41.
Buzios, Bill Beach, piano, vocals, composer.
Imagine writing numerous pieces of music in a style native to another country, and then writing the lyrics in the language of that country. Think about growing up in Corvallis, Oregon, and then at some phase of your life, you begin writing music that's very Brazilian, adding lyrics in Portuguese. Well, Portlander Beach has done exactly that. Twice! On this, his second recording of original music worthy of any well-crafted Jobim or Gilberto melody, Beach offers a dozen examples of his piano, vocals and his charming writing, all in a bossa/Brazilian bag. He surrounds himself with a talented troop of Portlanders in Dave Captein, bass, and, believe it or not, four scintillating Rose City drummers, albeit one to each selection: Charlie Doggett, Gary Hobbs, Reinhardt Melz and Ron Steen. To sweeten the deal, add Portland's premier singer, Rebecca Kilgore, who joins Beach on one outstanding cut. Not all the tunes are vocals, and instrumentally, Beach is playing his own compositions, very musical ones I might add, in a setting he obviously loves. One can only guess how many hundreds of hours Beach has invested in becoming a stirring interpreter of this very special music. What an accomplishment! And what a delicious new CD as well!
Axial Records, 2011; 49:3.0
Into The Moment, Cinzia Spata, vocals.
First there was Roberta Gambarini. Now it's time to discover another singer who is already a sensation in her native Italy, and American jazz audiences had better get hip to Spata. She is a thoroughgoing jazz singer, connected at the hip with the musicians who accompany her. Her intention is to be another voice in the band, so to speak, and she pulls it off with understated taste and jazz chops galore. On what I assume is her initial release in the U.S., Spata teams up with some top players in Bruce Barth, piano, Dave Clark, bass, Yoron Israel, drums, Ken Cervenka, trumpet and flugelhorn, and George Garzone, tenor sax. Her material ranges from creative, original, and sometimes obscure tunes to standards such as "My Favorite Things," "Soul Eyes" and "East Of The Sun." One jazz magazine called her, "one of the most beautiful voices on the Italian jazz scene." There are good singers, and then there are gifted singers. Spata possesses a gift, and we hope it keeps on giving.
Koine Records, 2010, 60:47.
The David Leonhardt Jazz Group Plays Cole Porter.
Philadelphia has contributed a healthy number of jazz musicians for decades, and one of them, with over 40 years experience, is pianist Leonhardt. With many albums to his credit, this time around Leonhardt brings us an entire menu of Cole Porter classics. The presence of Philly legend Larry McKenna on saxophone makes this trio into a swinging quartet completed by Matthew Parrish, bass, and Paul Wells, drums. An added bonus here and there is singer Nancy Reed, who lends a polished presence on these Porter evergreens. There are a dozen of them altogether, and you know every one of them. Leonhardt brings a crystalline touch, and McKenna's Lester Young-inspired tenor is solidly down the middle of the mainstream highway. These are, of course, timeless titles, and they're played here with taste and exuberance.
Big Bang Recrods, 2011, 60:04.
The Sesjun Radio Shows, Chet Baker, trumpet, vocals.
It's truly amazing that these previously unreleased (on CD) treasures keep floating to the surface. Here is the great Chet Baker, performing live in The Netherlands. The Sesjun radio broadcasts ran for some 30 years, finally coming to an end in 2004. Many revered American jazz artists will be included in a series of recordings, and what a wonderful start with samples of Chets's appearances from 1976 through 1985. With various rhythm sections, both European and American, and with the addition of an occasional addition horn or two, Chet puts it all in overdrive on a sterling silver collection of standards and other compositions. Chet definitely had a stable of standards that he leaned on, and you can hear them once again here. As much as Baker's vocal equipment had deteriorated toward the end of his life, that had not taken place at the time of these recordings. Sometimes jazz buyers are suspicious of recording quality on "finds" such as this. No need for concern. The quality is first class. But more importantly, here's the great Chet on some classy, well played material that heretofore had existed only on cassettes in the hands of grizzled old collectors. Now it's available for everyone to enjoy.
T2 Entertainment/Naxos, 2010, 2 CDs; times not indicated.
Live In Marciac, Brad Mehldau, piano.
Anyone who doubts that Mehldau is a virtuoso needs to listen to this two-CD set with a DVD tucked in for extra measure (or pleasure). Mehldau plays solo throughout with a strong dose of his original music and standards such as "It's Allright with Me," "Dat Dere" and "My Favorite Things." I came away from this production with much the same reaction as when I heard Mehldau play solo in Portland several years ago. He's a sensational, spin your head around technician, and few can match him at blistering tempos and feverish improvisation. And that very aspect of Mehldau's playing is problematic for me. I ask, "Where's the line between 'look what I can do?' and stunning virtuosity? When I hear Mehldau, sometimes I come away with the idea that he's displaying chops to impress, and perhaps not to create art. There are many lofty moments on this set, however. "Secret Love," for example, is tender, delicate and sparse. "Unrequited," a Mehldau original, is full of motion and mystery; and another original, "Trailer Park Ghost," moves along briskly but is hardly "scary." Mehldau deservedly has legions of fans and is an artist of importance. I very much want to react to his playing with something more that "wow!"
Nonesuch, 2011; 61:23 and 40:33.
All I See Is Sky, Jessie Marquez, vocals.
The city of Eugene, Oregon is home base for Marquez, a no-gimmicks singer who interprets original songs in the manner of her family's Cuban roots. She sings in an intimate, on-key, story-telling style, both in Spanish and English. Her accompanists are nearly all Portland jazz musicians, most prominently pianist Clay Giberson. He contributes several melodies to the session, collaborating with lyrics by the singer herself. Other Portlanders include Phil Baker, bass, Charlie Doggett, drums, Dan Balmer, guitar, John Nastos, saxophones, Paul Mazziol, trumpet, and Jeff Uusitalo, trombone. Marquez has made several music making trips to Cuba, performing on television and widely throughout the island. If you're into this genre, Marquez and her cohorts have delivered the goods with both some spicy, upbeat offerings and some straight to the heart balladry. All with a touch of Cuba!
Carena Rccords, 2011, 57:45.
Eclectic Nostalgia, Dick Lupino, bass, vocals.
One of the "locals" in the Rhode Island-Massachusetts area, Lupino handles a lyric in the special way of instrumental players who happen to sing. And in this case, Lupino sings quite well. Of course, it didn't hurt to hire the versatile, swinging pianist Mike Renzi. Drummer Vinny Pagano completes the trio, and they are assisted on a few tunes by a skillful horn section. Away they go on "The Best Is Yet to Come." And indeed it does. Standards are pretty much the order of the day, including "Beyond the Sea," "Dindi" and "When Joanna Loved Me." Three medleys work nicely here. The first is a Sinatra twosome: "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Summer Wind." Nat Cole hits include "Unforgettable," "Mona Lisa" and "For Sentimental Reasons." And there's a "Fly" medley with "Fly Me to the Moon" and "Come Fly With Me." Two pop hits didn't quite fit with the rest of the music, but a few additional newer tunes worked well. The strength of this CD lies in Lupino's ability to capture that hard to define quality of the "musicianly" singer. No gimmicks, shmaltz or extra frosting. That's probably why I thought this was a swinging, sincere outing.
Self-produced, 2011, 60:50.
Fragments, Bill Anschell, piano.
It's true, you can go wherever you wish with a mind-boggling 88 keys when you're going it alone. And so it is that Anschell takes us on an intriguing journey of creativity on this solo album. He begins the proceedings with a very different take on "My Heart Belongs to Daddy." I'd think that Cole Porter would have dug it! Next comes Cahn-Van Heusen's gorgeous "All My Tomorrows," a tune seemingly being rediscovered decades after it was written. Rodgers and Hart's "It Never Entered My Mind" is given an impressionistic bent, and "Willow Weep For Me," slightly altered rhythmically, is impressive. Other standards include a totally redecorated "Honeysuckle Rose" and a near-stride outing on "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You." The remainder of the CD is devoted to pop hits from years past, such as "Alice's Restaurant" and others of that ilk. It probably will never sound as good as it does here, but why include it when there are zillions of examples of superior writing out there? Overall, however, Anschell gets a thumbs up for creativity on these rather outside interpretations.
Origin, 2011, 52:11.
Dream Awhile, Audrey Silver, vocals.
I've said it before, but perhaps it bears repeating: there are oodles of wanna-be female jazz singers out there, and unfortunately most of 'em will wind up working elsewhere. Silver is one of the exceptions. Her voice is pure; her intonation is perfect, and she shies away from extraneous decoration on first-rate tunes which don't need it. To this point, she has worked quite extensively at area jazz clubs in the New York area, and to very strong response. On this CD, Silver chooses a selection of timeless tunes. And the accompaniment of Joe Barbato, piano, Joe Fitzgerald, bass, and Anthony Pinciotti, drums, is with her all the way, providing subtle but sterling support. Her choice of tunes includes "Too Marvelous For Words," "Exactly Like You," "That's All" and lots more. This CD, although dated 2009, is new to me, as is the name Audrey Silver. I was very impressed with her no-nonsense approach and a certain sweetness in her delivery which reminds, just a bit, of Jane Monheit. I can't help but think there is a solid career out there awaiting Silver. You heard it here first.
Self-Produced, 2009, times not indicated.
Lucky To Be Me, Rossano Sportiello, piano.
A native of Italy, Sportiello is beginning to carve a prominent place on this side of the pond, becoming an increasing presence on the Florida-based label, Arbors Records. This is his second release as a leader, and this time, it's a trio session with Frank Tate, bass, and Dennis Mackrel, drums. What you need to know about Sportiello is that somewhere in Italia, he "did due diligence" regarding the important chapters in the history of American piano jazz. He's equally comfortable striding along like Fats Waller; swinging politely a la Teddy Wilson or Hank Jones; or bopping buoyantly with a tip of the hat to Barry Harris or Tommy Flanagan. And these are the skills he displays on this very versatile, entertaining album. It's easy to spot Sportiello's elegant touch combined with a consistent confidence in every note he plays. Blessed with chops in any style, he's "all over the place" on this date, and it's very impressive! Consider for a moment titles that range from the ancient "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" to J.J. Johnson's "Lament." All these and more from a refreshing new talent. You're going to hear a lot more from him.
Arbors, 2011, 63:42.
Two And Fro, Debbie Poryes, piano and Bruce Williamson, alto and soprano saxophones, clarinet and bass clarinet, flute.
Any duo worth it's salt can bring to the table a sort of intimacy one doesn't always find in other musical settings. Poryes and Williamson have a lot going for themselves in this heartwarming performance. Williamson plays nearly everything with a reed, and Poryes is equally skilled as accompanist as she is soloist. Each contributes an original tune to the set, and the musical menu is quite varied, ranging from Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil" to Lennon and McCartney's "In My Life." It's sometimes a small miracle that players of like minds find one another in the big world of jazz. This recording clearly demonstrates communication. Records like this are rare. And well worth hearing.
OA2 Records, 2011; 55:45.
Colors From A Giant's Kit, Sir Roland Hanna, piano.
No stranger to artful, high value jazz, Sir Roland Hanna's credentials date back decades with work alongside giants like Thad Jones-Mel Lewis and Coleman Hawkins, as well as numerous sessions under his own leadership. On this stunning album, Hanna demonstrates his very orchestral sounding solo piano on a perfectly balanced menu of original compositions, etched in marble standards, and one or two surprises. Hanna's piano crosses lines. There's a classical touch, a total comfort zone with standards, and a regal approach to the material of jazz composers. All are well represented here. The title tune is the opener, and if you close your eyes, you'll hear the string section of a symphony orchestra, That approach rings through much of what follows. From the standard side of the ledger, try "Robin's Nest," "My Romance," "Lush Life" and "Cherokee." And then there are jazz evergreens including "Naima," "Moment's Notice" and "In a Mellow Tone." Some might say that Hanna remains an under-appreciated giant. This CD, one would hope, will open the eyes of those who should have stood in long lines to hear him.
IPO Records, 2011, 66:29.
Buzios, Bill Beach.
Beach was bitten by the Brazilian jazz bug nearly a decade ago, and the result has been a couple of infectiously good Brazilian-influenced jazz discs, including this latest from the Portland composer/arranger/pianist/vocalist. His slightly breathy delivery fits the bossa style well, and — when he's joined by fellow Portland vocalist Rebecca Kilgore on "Tudo a Relativo (Everything is Relative)" — the result is smooth sailing, with Kilgore's ebullient voice flowing with the Portuguese lyrics. Also joining Beach are bassist Dave Captein and drummers/percussionists Reinhardt Melz, Gary Hobbs, Charlie Doggett and Ron Steen. Beach has long been a welcome and unique voice in the Portland jazz world, and this disc of originals continues his contributions. While Beach's vocals are nice, his instrumentals are equally strong and focused. The title track warms up the listener with a Bahia breeze, while "Pete's Place" grooves with polyrhythms. Beach has obviously studied the Portuguese language, and it comes out in his mellifluous diction and lyrics that sound like they were written by a true Brazilian — no small feat. Of course, for those of us who don't speak the language, we have to be lulled by the lyrics as if they were another instrumental voice, which works well. Beach's piano takes center stage when the vocals are silent, and he proves once again that he is his own best accompanist. It's another successful voyage to Brazil from Beach, and the subsequent concerts should be a pleasure.
2011, Axial Records, 50 minutes.
Agogic, Agogic.
It's not easy being avant-garde, but there is a segment of jazz listeners that appreciates the blatant experimentation, improvisation and somewhat tonally askew sensibilities found in the avant garde. Seattle quartet Agogic is talented enough to draw in even some folks who might not initially love the approach. Led by longtime collaborators Cuong Vu on trumpet and Andrew D'Angelo on sax and bass clarinet, the two create explosive music with young Seattle up-and-comers Luke Bergman on bass and Evan Woodle on drums. The opener, "En Se Ne," is a drop funk groover that seems tight and composed at first, then dissolves into improvisation — in a good way. That constant sense of composition gone awry, but never too far, keeps this disc exciting. "Two Well" is the hardest of hard bop explorations, while "Acid Kiss" reminds me of a crazier outtake from Miles Davis's "Live Evil." The music isn't as cacophonous as some avant-garde jazz groups. There is a sense of melody hidden in most tracks — the tune "Felicia," for instance, is actually quite harmonious — and it doesn't venture outside unnecessarily. Vu and D'Angelo are adept at leading the proceedings deftly while keeping a sense of adventure.
2011, Table and Chair Music, 45:25.
Karma, Tommy Smith.
Scottish saxophonist Smith is one of the most accomplished players and composers you many never have heard of. His sense of adventure, his technically perfect playing, and his diversity of material has made him worth listening for. But American audiences aren't as familiar with him as they should be. Here, with his new quartet, Karma — drummer Alyn Cosker, bassist Kevin Glasgow and pianist Steve Hamilton — Smith changes his musical direction again. This time, he gets gritty and funky. He calls it his "grunge" album, and the vibe is definitely edgy, but it also shows off a nearly spiritual restraint. The tunes are both frenetic and wild ("Cause and Effect," "Tomorrow") and hauntingly beautiful ("Body or Soul," "Land of Heroes"), sometimes both in the same song. Smith's tone is bright and yearning. The band is tight and vibrant, like the fusion groups of the '70s but with a more refined sensibility. It's exciting music played with precision.
2011, Spartacus Records, 60 minutes.
Live at Koger Hall, Walt Weiskopf Quartet.
Saxophonist Weiskopf has a brash, bright tone and a sense of flair on the keys. This live disc was recorded at the North American Saxophone Alliance Convention at the University of South Carolina. Weiskopf is the featured player, but his band, including Renee Rosnes on piano, Paul Gill on bass and Tony Reedus on drums, is on par, making it a tight and inspired quartet disc. It opens with a fiery post-bop number, "Man of Many Colors," with all four players coalescing into a hard bop frenzy. The other tunes are challenging ("Dizzy Spells/Jay-Walking"), melodic ("Love for Sale"), and nice in a modern way ("Scottish Folk Song"). The disc is a good listen for modern jazz lovers, and it's also a great memory of Reedus, who died shortly after this was recorded. His precision and touch on the drums was wonderful, and it makes this album a lovely tribute to his talents.
2011, Capri Records, 69:50.
Live at Smalls, Bruce Barth Trio.
A good piano trio disc can be great jazz in a simple form — just three musicians connecting to create the best jazz possibe. Barth's latest live disc captures the energy of a solid performance at Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. Barth, bassist Vincente Archer, and drummer Rudy Royston are all on the same page, making the music come alive for the appreciative audience. Barth's playing is full of smartly placed runs, chord alterations and pointed melodies. "Yama" is a lovely, textured ballad that is accented by sparse touches by Royston. But the trio can also swing with abandon, as on the grooving "Almost Blues," anchored by Archer's thumping acoustic bass. Barth keeps the music interesting by utilizing different rhythms and chord changes, as on the more angular "Wilsonian Alto," or the funky "Looking Up," but he keeps the sound cohesive without being boring — the sign of a good piano trio.
2011, Smalls Live, 60 minutes.
Via, Storms/Nocturnes.
This is the third disc by the chamber jazz trio Storms/Nocturnes, and it cements the group as one of the tops in its genre. Pianist Geoffrey Keezer, vibraphonist Joe Locke and saxophonist Tim Garland put out textural compositions that combine the musical signatures of all three in a cohesive vision, while allowing each voice to stand on its own. The music is heavily influenced by places, reflected in the tranquility of "Her Sanctuary," the Tuscan farmhouse teeming with life in "Ripertoli," or the easy to understand "Snowfall in Central Park." Each piece paints a picture. One can almost see the snowflakes falling on Central Park in Keezer's light, cascading touch; can hear the whales in Garland's yearning bass clarinet on "A Big Wavy Thing / Infinite Blue"; can feel the introspective solitude of "Tiger Lily's DIY Paradise." It's chamber jazz that truly works, thanks to the vision and prowess of the three musicians. It's modern composition that has something to say.
2011, Origin Records, 60 minutes.
Sign of Four, REDS.
The acronym moniker stands for the four musicians in this quartet — guitarist Bjarne Roupe, baritone saxophonist Ed Epstein, drummer Dennis Drud, and bassist Goran Schelin. This is northern European jazz, in that three of the players are based in Denmark and one in Sweden (though Epstein, father of saxophonist Pete Epstein, is an Oregon native). It also has that calculated feel that typifies jazz from the Scandinavian countries. But it is more approachable than much of the compositional jazz of that region in that it brings in a more American sensibility. The title track is a modern swinger that has numerous bluesy elements, especially as done by guitarist Roupe. Those blues elements make this more interesting, as does the cool tone of Epstein's baritone sax. There is an intimacy to this music, but it also has some fun. The original tunes bop, ("Space Acre") and groove ("Cambodia"). It's not groundbreaking stuff, but the combination of the rich tones of both the guitar and the sax, combined with the vibrant sounds of the bass and drums, makes this a bit of Americana in Denmark.
2011, Origin Records, 50:10.
The Stream of Pearls Project, Claire Ritter.
This is another album inspired by places, and here those places are all waterways. This is pretty compositional jazz that rose out of the beauty of pianist Ritter's surroundings on trips beginning in 2006 to Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Water makes the music flow, as on the lovely "Bolero on the Charles," with percussive touches by Takaaki Masuko. Other guests come through the waves, including cellist Ashima Scripp, banjo player Richie Stearns, vibraphonist Jon Metzger and accordionists Toni Naples and Rick Hansen. Ritter treats her subjects like a painter, using the colors of her piano as her main palette, but adding brush strokes with her collaborators. This is more compositional art than true jazz, but there is a beauty in her musical explorations of water in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, the sand dunes of Kill Devil Hills, the crashing waters of Niagra Falls. It's nice to close your eyes and imagine her journeys.
2011, Zoning Recordings, 48 minutes.
Two & Fro, Debbie Poryes and Bruce Williamson.
Jazz has either gotten quieter or louder, depending on the new releases you hear, no matter the genre. Younger musicians seem to be gravitating towards more instruments, more textures and louder volumes. Seasoned musicians have often opted to pare down their groups, experimenting with duos, trios and solo albums. This disc falls into the latter category, but it manages to remain interesting. Pianist Poryes and saxophonist/flutist/clarinetist Williamson use the sparse setting to explore the intimate pairing of their instruments. When it works best, it is both beautiful and complex, as on their version of Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil," which starts out stark and plodding and builds to a crescendo, then back again. At times it can be a little on the sugary side, as with their version of the Beatles' "In My Life," though it holds back from sounding too sweet with some smart chord alterations. The cover tracks bring new life to the tunes, regardless of their sugar content, thanks to the fine musicianship and interplay between the two, and the originals break up the familiar.
It's another example of chamber jazz done well.
2011, OA2 Records, 55:46.
Tito Puente Masterworks - Live!!! Bobby Sanabria & the Manhattan
School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra.
Sometimes, the best jazz is just plain fun. This disc, done by this finely-honed group at the Manhattan School of Music, is fun, but also chronicles the life of Tito Puente through music. The disc swings at times and provides plenty of Latin funk. Conductor Sanabria brings out the best in his group. He uses dynamics to heighten the intensity, and the updated arrangements bring a modernity to Puente's music while respecting its roots. Norman Edwards does an admirable job recreating the Puente parts on vibes and percussion, but it is the ensemble as a whole that elevates this disc. Puente was a product of New York, and this band has the vibe and tenacity to pull off this musical tribute.
2011, Jazzheads, 64 minutes.


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Sanofi and nonprofit drug developer OneWorld Health said today they launched large-scale production of the key ingredient in the most effective malaria vaccines, using a synthetic biology technology developed over almost a decade by the partners with Amyris and its co-founder, a University of California, Berkeley, professor.
Sanofi and OneWorld Health, a drug-development affiliate of nonprofit PATH, said they intend to produce 35 tons of semisynthetic artemisinin this year, and an average 50 to 60 tons per year starting in 2014, at Sanofi's Garessio site in Italy.
That corresponds to between 80 and 150 million artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), identified by the World Health Organization in 2005 as the most effective first-line treatment available for uncomplicated malaria.
"The production of semisynthetic artemisinin will help secure part of the world's supply and maintain the cost of this raw material at acceptable levels for public health authorities around the world and ultimately benefit patients," said Robert Sebbag, M.D., vp of Access to Medicines at Sanofi, said in a statement. "This is a pivotal milestone in the fight against malaria."
By producing semisynthetic artemisinin, Sanofi and OneWorld Health said, they account for inconsistencies in botanical supplies of the strain of yeast derived from the sweet wormwood plant Artemisia annua. The partners say that maintaining several sources of artemisinin will contribute to a more stable price, and ultimately ensure greater availability of treatment for people with malaria.
The semisynthetic artemisinin will be made by producing artemisinic acid through fermentation carried out by Bulgaria's Huverpharma, followed by a synthetic transformation of the artemisinic acid into artemisinin via photochemistry by Sanofi. The artemisinin is chemically transformed into the active antimalarial drug artesunate, then combined with another antimalarial drug to create the antimalarial ACT—a process that partners say reduces the chance that the malaria parasite will develop resistance to artemisinin.
The process uses technology discovered by Jay D. Keasling, Ph.D., professor of chemical engineering at UC Berkeley. Dr. Keasling—who is also associate director for biosciences at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and CEO of the Joint Bioenergy Institute—discovered that implanting wormwood and yeast genes into bacteria made the bacteria produce a chemical that could be chemically converted to artemisinin.
In 2006, further research turned up another gene that, when inserted into yeast with the earlier genes, allowed Dr. Keasling and colleagues to synthesize small amounts of artemisinic acid. Using Dr. Keasling's synthetic biology techniques, Amyris added that gene to yeast along with other plant genes to increase artemisinic acid production by a factor of 15—at which point Sanofi became interested.
Dr. Keasling and colleagues at Amyris—a company he cofounded in 2003 to commercialize the discovery—have published in Nature the sequence of genes they introduced into the yeast. The paper was posted online April 10 and will appear in Nature's April 25 print issue.
OneWorld Health shepherded the drug's development from Dr. Keasling's UC Berkeley lab to Amyris for scale-up, then to Sanofi for production. OneWorld's work was funded by two grants totaling $53.3 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
According to Sanofi, the price of the vaccine will be kept low for developing countries through a no-profit, no-loss production model. Dr. Keasling said UC Berkeley helped make that possible by pushing for royalty-free licensing of the process to Sanofi, which agreed in return to sell artemisinin at cost.
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He made it to American Idol's top nine and got a standing ovation from the judges – only to be sent home last week. So what's Heejun Han going to do now? Well, it's not going to be quite the glamorous lifestyle of, say, someone like Jennifer Lopez.
"I have to walk my dog ... that's the first thing that my parents will want me to do," Heejun, 22, told PEOPLE Monday. "I have to clean the garage, because it's getting really dirty and I haven't done it yet for like a year. And I have to clean my room ... Wow, talking about it makes me want to cry. Golly, I have so many things to do at home."
He also has some parting words about his biggest fan on the judges' panel.
"Jennifer loves me, for sure – obviously, she just can't get over me," he said. "I'm pretty sure she's devastated because I'm here. You know what, Jennifer, your chance will come. Just hold up, hold the phone, stay there, be cool, be a professional. Just relax."


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Three temporarily free iOS games you NEED to download
Today there are three apps out there in iTunes land that you're going to need to go ahead and download as fast as you can - each of them is temporarily free and each of them is excellent. The first of these three apps goes by the name Galaxy on Fire 2 HD - this is a game we've followed since before it was released back in 2011 - now you'll find it on your iOS device for no cost at all (instead of $6.99). It's a masterpiece of a space battle game in which you're online in a massive way with people from all over the planet - literally and figuratively!


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The Daily Post's live breaking news blog brings you regular updates, pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest North Wales traffic, travel, weather, crime and council news.
You can contribute to the live blog by posting your comment below, and you can also tweet us @dailypostwales to share breaking news stories, pictures and opinions - or email us at email@example.com
Our North Wales breaking news live blog begins at 06:30am every weekday and 10am at the weekend and is updated throughout the day and into the evening.
HOLIDAYS: Increased consumer confidence in the economy is boosting holiday bookings, according to a survey of more than 5,000 people.
SEXTING: North Wales Police are advising about the dangers of self-generated sexually explicit images or videos or "sexting". The force is supporting a safety campaign just launched by ChildLine and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
FIRE UPDATE: Fire crews are currently damping down an agricultural storage shed which went on fire at Pont Llyfni, near Caernarfon. Three fire engines were at the scene. The fire service was called at 5.52am
NEWSPAPER REGULATION: Newspapers and magazines are set to carry on their fight over press regulation after a last ditch legal challenge failed to prevent a cross-party Royal Charter being approved.
UNIVERSITY STRIKE UPDATE: Although there was a strike - Glyndwr University, Wrexham, was spared picket action today to avoid disrupting graduation. Hundreds of students are graduating, the second of three days of celebration at the university.
A Glyndwr University spokesman said: "Glyndwr University would like to thank all our employees including members of UCU and Unison for their approach to this national dispute and for recognising the impact a strike would have on our students and their guests during graduation.
"The unions worked hard to ensure the graduation ceremonies and student lectures are not disrupted and we appreciate this."
POLITICS: Lifting the "cloak of secrecy" around the true ownership of shadowy shell companies will help combat corruption and ensure taxes are properly paid, David Cameron has said.
The Prime Minister announced that a UK register of the beneficial ownership of companies would be made public, shining a spotlight on international cash flows.
Mr Cameron, who made tax transparency a key theme of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland, urged other world leaders to build on the commitments made at Lough Erne.
He promised a "relentless" pursuit of businesses which break the rules and said that by making the register public it will be easier for firms and developing countries to see who they are really dealing with.
ENERGY BILLS: Households must switch energy suppliers if they want to keep their bills down this winter, Ed Davey said today amid criticism that Government action will be too late to help struggling customers.
The Energy Secretary is unveiling details of a review into competition within the energy market later today, as divisions over how to address spiralling household bills continue to dominate political debate.
It will investigate prices and profits, competition and customer engagement in the industry but Labour said the inquiry, which will report back next summer, will do little to help consumers over the coming months.
"Switching is what's going to help people this winter," Mr Davey told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"People can get good deals out there.
"Competition is actually beginning to show results. We have been very active in pushing competition to make bills simpler, tariffs less confusing, so people can really exercise choice.
FIRE UPDATE: A milking parlour farm building was badly damaged in a fire this morning at Pont Llyfni, near Caernarfon. An investigation was carried out and it was found to have been sparked by an electrical fault. Three fire engines tackled the blaze after the fire service was called at 5.52am. Nobody was injured.
TECHNICAL HITCH: Sorry if the blog has taken a while to update - slight technical hitch which has now been sorted. Thanks
BONFIRE: Flint lifeboat volunteers are gearing up for a bonfire and fireworks display on Friday November 8. Organised by Flint RNLI volunteers it will take place by Flint Castle with a fairground, food outlets, and school stalls. The evening starts at 6pm with the judging of the Guy competition, this is followed by the bonfire lighting at 6.30pm, and finally the 'Grand Fireworks Display' at 7pm. Admission this year £2 per adult, £1 per child, pay at the gate.
RNLI volunteer, and organiser of the event Alan Forrester, said: "After a few hiccups we have got everything organised, and we are grateful to businesses, organisations, and individuals for their continued support. It is a huge event to organise which the people of Flint and surrounding areas have supported really well over the years."
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE: An earlier lane closure on A55 Conwy Tunnel eastbound between J17, A547 (Conwy Morfa) and J18, A546 (Conwy), because of an earlier broken down vehicle, is now clear.
UNIVERSITY STRIKE: Commenting on the decision not to picket Prof Michael Scott, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham's Glyndwr University, said: "I'd like to thank the trade unions for their recognition of today and the importance of graduation for students and their families. This is a university in which we value community values and respect for each other and I think that is shown by their decision to allow today to run smoothly."
Free Halloween Fest @ #Brynteg Memorial Hall, 7pm this evening with music, games, a quiz & prizes hosted by @NWPolice & @NorthWalesFire— North Wales Police (@NWPolice) October 31, 2013
ANTI-SOCIAL DRIVING: Police have launched a clampdown on anti-social driving in Ruthin in response to complaints from the public.
Officers will be using a variety of tactics to educate drivers and tackle the issue of dangerous driving which is causing concern.
Enforcement activity will form part of the campaign and action will be taken against drivers found committing offences which could include issuing of fixed penalty notices, and the seizure of vehicles being driven dangerously or in an anti-social manner.
"There has been a steady increase recently in the number of complaints particularly in relation to the manner of driving of some motorists around town and others congregating in car parks," said PC Beth Jones, who is based in Ruthin.
"Therefore, we're launching an operation during which a variety of tactics will be used and a number of partner agencies will also be involved."
The operation will initially run for three months. It will then be reviewed in consultation with local residents.
During November, December and January, increased patrols will be undertaken in the area – including Cae Ddol and Park Road car parks by local officers and from other departments.
Vosa will be assisting in the operation along with the Arson Reduction Team who will also be going to the town to promote the 'Deadly Mates campaign'.
Officers will also be working alongside Denbighshire County Council Road Safety Unit to provide input to Year 12 and 13 in school to provide more education on anti-social and dangerous driving to youngsters before the pass their driving test.
PC Jones added: "Along with enforcement activity, we want to do as much as we can from an educational perspective to enlighten all motorists - particularly young people of the serious issues relating to anti-social and dangerous driving before they get behind the wheel and start driving without their L plates."
An additional CCTV camera has also been installed by the local authority to cover one of the car parks which has been a source of some complaints about driving anti-socially and litter left in the area.
Local Insp Siobhan Edwards said: "Anti-social and dangerous driving can have an impact on people's quality of life and on safety – not just the motorists and passengers but also pedestrians. We are intent on making Denbighshire and Conwy rural area a safer place and this operation aims to help in our goal to achieve this.
"I would urge anyone who witnesses any instances of anti-social or dangerous driving to report the matter to us immediately on 101 noting as many details as possible. Individuals can also report such matters to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
COURTS RACIAL: A man who posted online videos of himself wearing a Ku Klux Klan costume at a concert has pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred.
Christopher Philips, 23, made the plea in Wolverhampton Crown Court today and is likely to be jailed, police said.
The court had previously heard that Philips, formerly known as Darren Clifft, posted three videos to YouTube of himself in a Ku Klux Klan outfit carrying out a mock hanging of a life-sized golliwog doll.
The event was organised by an extreme right-wing group in West Wales in March.
Philips was arrested later that month following an investigation by the West Midlands counter-terrorism unit.
Detective Inspector Darren Powney said police acted quickly to investigate and bring Philips to court.
"We understand how offensive and distressing this type of material can be and urge anyone who has concerns about extremist behaviour of any type to contact police on 101," he said.
MINE: Administrators appointed to the largest drift mine in Wales have announced that 180 workers have been made redundant. Cork Gully said around 30 staff will be kept on at Unity Mining Group on a care and maintenance programme to give the mine near Neath in South Wales the best chance to attract funds. The administrators said they had received a high level of inquiries from potential investors, adding that discussions were continuing
EMERGENCY CALLS: Nothing much else on calls at the moment, apart from a small rubbish fire at a derelict property in Flint Road, Saltney Ferry, which was put out by a Deeside fire engine at about 12.50pm.
SIGNING OUT: My colleague Kelly Williams will be providing you with updates throughout the afternoon and evening. Have a good day. Steve Bagnall
ROBBERY: North Wales Police in Wrexham are appealing for witnesses following a robbery outside Corbetts Bookmakers in Prince Charles Road, Wrexham yesterday.Detective Sergeant Eleri Thomas at Wrexham CID said "At about 9.00pm last night, Wednesday October 30, a local man in his 20's male attacked as the store was closing by three men who were brandishing what we believe to be knife type weapons. The victim male sustained minor injuries. The offenders are described as wearing dark clothing and their faces were concealed. They made off from the scene in a blue Vauxhall Astra.
DS Thomas is keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the attack or the vehicle leaving the scene or has any information which may assist
Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quote reference P179431.
SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOUR: Police investigating suspicious behaviour in Mold earlier this month are appealing for witness to come forward.
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a man in silver Ford Fiesta parked in a layby near Delfryn House Mold around midday on Tuesday October 14.
Anyone with information please call North Wales Police on 101 incident reference number RC13171195.


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Published: 11:27 PM EDT Apr 30, 2013
The Brandywine Heights boys volleyball team knocked off then-undefeated Schuylkill Valley last week.
The victory has put the Bullets right back in the Berks II discussion and then some.
Brandywine is now full of confidence as it heads down the final stretch of the regular season. The Bullets feel like they have the talent to do further damage, not only in Berks County, but beyond as well.
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Auburn has another Brandon Jacobs at running back.
The latest one is from Lilburn, Ga., and is 6-foot-0, 237, and he faxed in his letter of intent on Wednesday. He rushed for 1,575 yards and 19 touchdowns last season, and was named to the 5A All-State team. He was named the player of the year in Gwinnett County, which is near Atlanta.
The last Brandon Jacobs at Auburn was a bull of a back, but played only one year behind Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown before transferring. He's making his living with the New York Giants.


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"Holistic Around Hunterdon" radio show will have on guest Marie Jackson at 5 p.m. on Thursday. Jackson, a holistic mentor, has been studying for the past 30 years metaphysical spirituality, energy, Universal Intention and how we as human beings make decisions in their lives.
Jackson's expertise is Intention - the way of Nature and the Law of Attraction, which is how the Universe mirrors the vibration we are, and how to understand that we don't get what we "want," rather, we get what we "are". Jackson's ability to translate complex concepts into simple, everyday understanding.
"Holistic Around Hunterdon" is a live, one-hour interview style radio show, hosted by Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden, owner of Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, which airs live each Thursday at 5 p.m. on Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Internet Radio. The show aims to educate and promote awareness for listeners on a variety of ways they can connect to and participate in a holistic and balanced lifestyle that promotes health and well-being for their body, mind, and spirit. Three regular segments include "Living with the Seasons," "Wellness & Healing" and "Community Spotlight."
Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, is a holistic healing practice for people and animals based in Clinton, using heart-centered energy techniques to heal, harmonize and balance body, mind, and spirit. As a practitioner, Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden offers in-person and distance sessions for Reiki, Animal Reiki, Spiritual Response Therapy technique (SRT), color and crystal energy healing techniques, and Animal/Interspecies Communication for both people and animals, wild and domestic.
For more information about Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, call 908-730-0658 or visit the business' page.
The Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce is the only Chamber in the world with a 24 hour all news and information internet radio station. Hunterdon Chamber Radio can be accessed at hunterdonchamberradio.com. For more information about Hunterdon Chamber Radio, contact the Chamber office at 908-782-7115 or email at email@example.com.


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Wow, I liked the Slovakian team... nice!
the right video for you!!!
I won't be watching until Sinitsina/Zhiganshin skate. Unfortunate for them that they're 1st to skate in group 4, and then nothing again for a while. All their competitors will be in the final 2 groups.
I really enjoyed Plutowska and Gerber.. I wish I could understand what the commentator was saying about Weaver and Poje. Do they train with them?
Meh to Silna and Kurakin. I wonder how many people will be skating to "I Love That Man," or whatever that song is called.
I am SO BORED after the first two groups, my mind is numb.
Kavaliova/Bieliaev skated to a swing version of "Creep" which featured the lyrics: 'so ******* special' which theoretically they should get a music deduction for, since ISU disapproves of swear words.
Agreed... I was really surprised when I heard the lyrics...
Hurtado/Diaz were quite good, a bit more refreshing and a nice lift!
Hurtado/Diaz were fantastic! Finally a high level of skating, they have improved so much after the last tough season.
Mysliveckova/Brown were a hot mess, on the other hand.
And another fantastic performance, this time from Fournier Boudry/Sorensen. Heaps of attack and expression throughout, they've really slain it!
I'm back, all fed and watered!
Just arrived back in time for Lucie and Neil. A couple I really like (largely because I've had some very nice conversations with Lucie - she's a lovely girl!) Very disappointed!
From the comments, I take it that not much has happened since I left at the end of group 1. Well, apart from the Spaniards being good.
Frenchie - I'll watch that video during the next interval (is it after this group, or the next?)
Why did Japaridze dump Reed? Or did she dump him? Because Telegina is a much much weaker skater than him. It was quite awkward to watch.


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WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court said Monday it will clarify what older workers must prove to claim that employers were biased in favor of younger people.
Justices agreed to hear an appeal involving pay raises for police officers in Jackson, Miss. If justices side with the city, older workers will have a tougher case to make.
Federal law protects workers over 40 from outright discrimination based on age. Under a 1967 antidiscrimination law, a 55-year-old waitress might have a strong case if she could show that she was sacked purely because the boss wanted to hire someone 30 years younger.
At issue are workplace policies that appear neutral but actually have a disproportionately harsh effect on older workers. Advocates for the aging say such subtle forms of bias reflect the real world, where few employers would be up front about intentionally favoring younger workers.
Lawsuits over what is called disparate impact can also involve instances when even the well-meaning policies of an employer or other entity end up harming a minority or protected group.
The Supreme Court already has said such lawsuits are allowed under the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which bans discrimination based on sex, religion or race.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, passed three years later, protects workers 40 and older by prohibiting age discrimination such as firing an older worker, refusing to promote him or cutting his pay solely because of age, or refusing to hire him in the first place.
The number of workers 40 and older averaged 74.5 million last year and the figure is now about 1 million more, the government estimates. Overall, workers 40 or older are about half the nation's work force, and the number is growing.
The Supreme Court also:
Said it would decide whether felons convicted of crimes overseas can own a gun in the United States.
Heard arguments in the case of an Alabama death row inmate with damaged veins who claims he cannot be executed humanely by lethal injection without special precautions.
Heard arguments over whether a court can force the federal government to protect undeveloped land in Utah from off-road vehicles.
Declined to take up the appeal of Charles Harrelson, father of actor Woody Harrelson, who is serving a life sentence for a 1979 Texas murder.
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PRINCETON — For any team with aspirations of climbing the ladder onto a national stage, there has to be a starting point.
Princeton University wrestling coach Chris Ayres and Rutgers University boss Scott Goodale believe tomorrow's 5 p.m. Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association match at Jadwin Gymnasium could be the first step of the long climb toward national awareness.
With both coaches anticipating a split of the 10-bout match, the dual meet between Rutgers (No. 5 in the EIWA) and Princeton (No. 8) will culminate in a full day of wrestling at Princeton's "Celebration of New Jersey Wrestling."
"There are a lot of really interesting matchups," said Ayres, the former Lehigh assistant coach. "Both teams are young, but both teams are good, too."
"Both teams have so many young wrestlers, they haven't received national recognition yet," said Goodale, the former head coach at Jackson Memorial High School. "But I think you will see that change over the next couple of months."
Rutgers' 133-pounder Vincent Dellefave recently cracked the Top 20 national individual rankings. Heavyweight Billy Smith is ranked in the Top 20 by three different organizations.
Princeton's 141-pounder Adam Krop is ranked 18th nationally by Intermat.
"On paper, and based on what we've done previously, most people think this is a match we should win," said Goodale, who will take the Scarlet Knights into the Big Ten next season. "But we are clearly in a rebuilding mode, and Princeton is a team built to win this season. But I think both programs are on the way up."
"I know both teams will wrestle their hearts out," Ayres said. "I think it will be a great show."
Princeton is 3-0 after victories over Drexel (21-14) and Army (21-15) at Madison Square Garden and a 27-5 victory over Binghamton.
Rutgers is 5-2, but has won two of its last three duals.
The Scarlet Knights have scored a 20-18 win over future Big Ten rival Michigan State and a 29-10 win over George Mason at Madison Square Garden.
It also dropped a 19-18 decision to Maryland during Grapple at the Garden.
"We went through three different scenarios," Ayres said. "In every one, we had it coming down to the last bout. Bonus points will be huge."
"I'd love it to come down to Billy (heavyweight Smith)," Goodale said. "That would mean our guys in other spots did their jobs."
Smith recently took seventh at the Las Vegas Open.
Princeton hopes to take control early with former Blair Academy star Garrett Frey — a three-time NCAA qualifier — at 125 pounds.
Frey is expected to be paired against freshman Scott DelVecchio, a former two-time state champion from South Plainfield.
Ayres said the bouts with Frey and Krop are "must wins" for Princeton.
"I think there are a couple of bouts where we're favored, and some where they're favored," Ayres said. "There are so many toss-ups.
"I'd give Rutgers the edge at 133 and heavyweight, but in-between? Who knows?"
NOTES: Goodale said New Jersey's first four-time state champion, Anthony Ashnault from South Plainfield, will be red-shirted, allowing him to "get used to college-style wrestling." Ashnault was one of the nation's top recruits. Goodale said the impending move to the Big Ten has brought the program interest from Big Ten strongholds like Ohio and Michigan and from as far away from California. ... Ayres said Princeton isn't at the level of Ivy League rival Cornell, which is ranked No. 9 in the nation by Intermat, but it could get there if the improvement continues over the next four or five years. ... For more information about all wrestling activities tomorrow visit
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Eddie Vedder has fronted Pearl Jam for more than 20 years. The legendary alternative rock and grunge band has regularly played internationally in front of nightly crowds of 15,000 or more.
If you were lucky enough to catch one of these shows, you might have been treated to a Vedder solo. He has been known to come out before the opening band and perform unaccompanied, usually doing a cover and maybe an obscure Pearl Jam song.
It wasn't until 2007 that he put out a proper solo album, "Into the Wild." He followed up the soundtrack with his first ever solo tour in 2008.
Vedder's solo shows have been intimate – audiences of a thousand or two – and Vedder opens up the mic to take questions. Fans have asked about the origins of songs and who he's voting for. They've even asked if he's on drugs.
"Am I high? Not yet," Vedder said in response to a question heard on a bootleg of his Los Angeles April 13, 2008 show.
It turned out to be a good question because it gave Vedder a chance to explain why he's taken up the ukulele.
"In fact when I wrote this one ["Goodbye"], even getting high wouldn't get me to normal. I was really kind of low. And then I met this friend called the ukulele. And it was such a happy sounding instrument. It was very happy and I was really down.
"I was like 'perfect, I'm going to take you down with me.' You know, as you do with your friends, you take them down. … So this thing, at least it didn't talk back and it did whatever I told it and so it's sad songs on a happy instrument."
Read the full What's Up article here.
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Will Edwards was Labour MP for Merioneth from 1966 to 1974. Will Edwards died in October 2007. During his eight years representing the rural constituency of Merioneth, in north-west Wales, 1966-1974, Will Edwards was a devoted constituency MP and campaigner for Welsh causes and institutions.
Will Edwards was born in Anglesey in 1938, the son of a tenant farmer and a seamstress. He attended Amlwch Grammar School and Sir Thomas Jones' Comprehensive School. He then studied Law at Liverpool University.
Will was elected Merioneth's MP at the relatively young age of 28, on the retirement of T.W. Jones (later Lord Maelor), at the 1966 general election and was quickly spotted as a young talent in his early Westminster days and became PPS to the Anglesey MP Cledwyn Hughes, Secretary of State for Wales. When Labour went into opposition in 1970, Will joined George Thomas as one of Labour's spokesmen on Wales.
In 1973, Heath's Tory government tried to get rid of the Cambrian Coast Railway, which ran from Pwllheli and Aberystwyth, connecting the NW Wales coast to the Midlands and London. Will Edwards was a founding member of the Cambrian Coastline Action Group, giving evidence to the public inquiry, and the fact that the Cambrian Coast Railway still operates today is a tribute to his political talents and tenacity.
With his political career curtailed at the age of 38 in the bitter election of February 1974, in which he lost his Merioneth seat to Plaid, Will returned to legal practice. He attempted to regain his seat in the subsequent election of November 1974, but lost.
After the election of 1979, Will Edwards secured nomination as Labour's parliamentary candidate for his native Anglesey. He was disappointed with Labour's move to the left under Michael Foot and opposed the adoption of unilateral nuclear disarmament and withdrawal from the EEC. He felt that he could not campaign for these policies, so he resigned his candidacy in 1982. But he was not tempted to join the SDP.
In his later years he gave much encouragement and advice to Labour politicians in north-east Wales, where he had settled. He is survived by his wife Eleri, a son and three daughters.


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So Robertson, of Jersey City, stepped to the microphone at Wednesday's City Council meeting with his trumpet in hand and played a brief piece.
Six years ago, at age 23, Robertson went to CAS in hopes of learning to play the trumpet.
Today, after getting needed stage training, he's a professional musician.
"I'm living proof that it works," he said. "I'm living proof that it's worth saving."
The founders and staff of the CAS program have waged a fight to save the program, which has been without funding since March.
Volunteers and the one staff member paid through the library's general budget have kept it afloat best they can, but fear without a budget to hire professional musicians the 33-year-old program will disappear.
A jazz concert planned for last night at the Miller Branch library was canceled because three of the four musicians found paying jobs that day.
The group has attended City Council meetings and pleaded to the Hudson County Board of Freeholders. Volunteers have collected hundreds of signatures on a petition seeking the release of funds and plan to get more.
The library is grappling with a $1.7 million cut in funding from the city and a 17.5 percent loss in state aid.
Library Director Priscilla Gardner said she is furloughing staff, reducing hours and considering layoffs and branch closures.
"There are no program monies here," she said. "CAS is not the only program that has been cut, but all the others have accepted the fact that there's no money."
The program lost all its funding in March, when the library announced there was no more funding.
The program budget calls for $90,000 beginning July 1, but Gardner said she has asked the city for permission to use program funds to keep the library afloat amid massive cuts.
CAS Founder Daoud David Williams, who works part-time at CAS and has been volunteering in the absence of a budget, argues that CAS became a department at the library 25 years ago and shouldn't be treated like every other program.
CAS provides music education, free family programming and school workshops among other things.
"In the course of the years hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in these programs," he said.
Williams said when Glenn D. Cunningham was mayor the program enjoyed a $4 million budget. Last year it was allocated $140,000 and this year it is facing no funding.
He said the program does more than teach a love of the performing arts, it fought for the renovation of the Miller Branch, where is it housed, in the 1970s, fought to make the library handicapped accessible and has held an anti-violence and anti-gang conference.
"If CAS was not there, it would have been very difficult for me to expose my children to the arts and to other things that took place in the library," resident Elizabeth Perry told the council.


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In retrospect, it seems as if the Mac in Macworld | iWorld took a backseat at this year's conference. Based on the sheer number of products, it's apparent that the latter part of Macworld | iWorld reigns supreme. Simply put, it isn't the same infamous Macworld that it was three years ago. There are plenty of amazing products and unprecedented innovation, but it lacks the Mac focus that it once had. For example, itsMobile App Showcase is significantly larger than the OS X Zone, which focuses on software for the Mac. In many ways, this aligns with Apple's success, too. Sales of iPads and iPhones exponentially outsell Mac computers. Still, it wouldn't shock me if it suddenly becomes "iWorld" and they drop the Macworld name altogether.
The App Revolution
Apps are everywhere. We use them to book dinner reservations, create PowerPoint slides and even record studio-quality music tracks. As devices like the iPad become more powerful, iPad apps will begin to catch up with MacOS X type programs, such as Final Cut Pro. Our tablets and smartphones are gaining more desktop-like functionality every iteration. You couldn't miss the influx of mobile apps at Macworld | iWorld -- they were everywhere.
Screen Protectors
Inadvertently, Smartphone manufacturers opened a huge market when they went the touchscreen route. Apparently folks don't like dirty or scratched screens… go figure. Two companies stand out in this field: PowerSupportuSA and Dynatron. I could see attendees at Macworld | iWorld 2012 cringe when the folks at InvisibleSHEILD sprayed their devices with water. Fortunately, PowerSupportUSA uses screen protectors that adhere to the devices without needing any solution. Dynatron is one of the first spray-on screen guards that actually works. You apply the solution using a microfiber cloth, and it creates a coating on the device that protects it from scratches.
iPad Cases
I don't think I've seen so many iPad cases in my life! Everyone and their mother were showcasing iPad cases at Macworld | iWorld. Two emerging trends within the realm of iPad cases are waterproof and functional designs. Several companies, including Watershed, revealed cases that let you use your iPad underwater. Or, perhaps a bit more realistically, out by the pool or Jacuzzi. Cases are becoming more practical, too. Several companies debuted models with built-in grips or straps so you can hold the iPad securely in one hand.
Stands and Docks
Apparently in order to use an iPad you need a case, screen protector and a dock or stand. What's wrong with just holding the tablet? A lot, I guess. Companies want to relieve you of the difficult task of holding your iPad while reading, watching movies, or playing Angry Birds. The most durable docks are built out of metal or aluminum, whereas the less expensive options primarily use plastic. The two types of docks at Macworld | iWorld were multimedia ones with speakers and stands, designed to hold your iPad in an optimal position.
Mobile Speakers and Headphones
Surprisingly, there were a slew of mobile speakers at Macworld | iWorld. Yet, to my surprise, there were few AirPlay compatible devices. Keeping with Apple's minimalistic design, companies opted for smaller, sleeker devices… they're a far cry from the 1970s bookshelf boomboxes. Mobile speakers are beginning to sound better than some inexpensive surround sound setups. The same innovation is also being applied to headphones, which leverage 3D sound technology for an immersive user experience.
Before Macworld | iWorld, I was under the impression that standalone scanners were dead-on-arrival thanks to the all-in-one printer. Neat, Iris, Fujitsu and Doxie proved me wrong! Rather than the flatbed scanners of yesteryear, we're seeing a new fleet of mobile-ready scanners to tackle the field. Desktop scanners, however, abandoned the flatbed layout in lieu of a auto document feeder, which quickly scans multiple pages.
Lenses for iPhone
One of the most interesting innovations is how manufacturers are expanding the iPhone's camera functionality by creating lenses. Similar to how you'd change out a digital SLR camera's lens, the device adheres onto the camera, improving your field of view. Depending on the price, some lenses used a vacuum-seal mechanism, and others used a more advanced case-based system. With these lenses, it's possible the SLR is iPhone's next target.
What's Next?
With Macworld | iWorld officially coming to a close, what can Apple fans look forward to next? In the coming months, we expect the Cupertino-based company to unveil the iPad 3. Keeping with their product refreshes, it's also safe to say we'll see updates to their MacBook Pros towards August and an iPhone 5 in September or October. Be sure to follow Allvoices year-round for the latest Apple coverage.
For more of Allvoices' coverage of Macworld | iWorld 2012, check out allvoices.com/macworld2012.


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Keep away from sugar, for sure!
40,000 IUs Vitamin D for 1-2 days should knock it right out. Works for me, everytime.
Make sure not to take it too late in the day--it may keep you up.
So, I tried to search the forum but couldn't find much info. Please excuse me if this has been asked before. I indulged a little at a work potluck on Friday w/sugar, and whatdoyaknow I have contracted a nasty cold. I'm wondering what the best eating strategy is here. Lots of fat? Fasting? Lots of veggies? Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm a mom to a toddler, work and am in my last semester of college. I don't have time to be this ill! Lesson learned.
Keep away from sugar, for sure!
40,000 IUs Vitamin D for 1-2 days should knock it right out. Works for me, everytime.
Make sure not to take it too late in the day--it may keep you up.
I second the Vitamin D.
Plus probiotics. My absolute favorite probiotics are the Garden of Life Raw probiotics for women. I don't know what they put in those things, but they knock viruses right out for me. I had a runny nose yesterday and took a double dose. Today I am good as new. The kids version also works very well for my daughter. I gave her a double dose yesterday because she had a runny nose and sneezing. I haven't seen her yet today, but I'm crossing my fingers it worked as it always does.
Just poured a glass of cultured plain coconut milk to take with some Vitamin D. Thank you!
Avoid dairy (and the sugar mentioned above)
I take a regime of Vit D, selenium, zinc, Vit C, and echinacea and that really helps me get through any colds I might catch. I don't know doses off the top of my head, vit C I usually do 1000 mg 3-4 times in the day. Usually if I start this when I get the first sign of a scratchy throat it never progresses beyond that. (Make sure if you take the zinc you do it on a full stomach as it can be a bit rough.)


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Hugh Parker Named Volunteer Campaign Chair
Dean Howard McMillan has announced that Dr. Hugh Parker, Executive Partner at Horne LLP will serve as the Volunteer Campaign Chair for the Campaign for the Else School. The $10 million campaign, which is part of Millsaps College's Legacy campaign, seeks funds for faculty development, student support, programs, and upgrades to Murrah Hall. "The funds raised in this campaign will position the Else School of Management at Millsaps College as a center for innovative, top-notch business education," said Mr. McMillan.
"I'm really excited to be part of a team that will enable the Else School to continue its excellence in business education and move to the next stage of national recognition. Our outstanding faculty and the intellectual rigor and liberal arts character of Millsaps College make the Else School a truly extraordinary educational experience," Dr. Parker said.
"Hugh brings a unique perspective to our campaign," said Dean Howard McMillan. "As a former educator and an employer of our graduates, he is able to communicate the needs of the Else School as well the outcomes that a major gift will produce."
Else Professor Named Outstanding Young Faculty
Dr. Richard Smith, Senior Vice President and Dean of the College, recently announced that Harvey Fiser, Assistant Professor of Business Law, is this year's recipient of the Outstanding Young Faculty Award. He will receive a one semester release from teaching and $1000 to support his scholarly activities.
Harvey earned a B.A. in Communications from Mississippi State University and a J.D. with distinction from the Mississippi College School of Law. Upon graduation, he practiced law, eventually becoming a partner at Adams and Reese, LLP where he specialized in commercial litigation and employment practices. Harvey joined the Else School faculty in 2003, and reports that he could not be more pleased with his career change.
Harvey serves on numerous Else School and College committees and has recently taken responsibility for the Else Schools programs in the Yucatan. He also serves as the pre-law advisor to all Millsaps students interested in law careers. Dean Smith commented, "In the four years that Harvey has been at Millsaps, he has established himself as a fine teacher – one who demonstrates both a love and a passion for teaching. His statements about teaching and his courses reveal a thoughtful faculty member who continually seeks creative ways to engage his students in the understanding of law."
Else School of Management Has "Best Classroom Experience"
Millsaps College has again been listed in The Princeton Review's 2008 edition "Best 290 Business Schools" (Random House / Princeton Review, $22.95), which comes out today. The book, known for its college rankings based on how students rate their own schools, also features rankings uniquely based on student surveys. "Best 290 Business Schools" has 11 ranking lists of top 10 schools in various categories from "Best Professors" to "Best Career Prospects." Millsaps College ranked No. 3 for "Best Classroom Experience."
The school profiles in the book cover academics, admission, financial aid, campus life and career information. They include advice on funding the degrees and applying to the programs. "Reflecting the spirit and friendliness of the Millsaps undergraduate institution," the profile begins, "the Else School of Management at Millsaps College offers a rigorous MBA program in a refreshingly intimate atmosphere."
The Princeton Review compiled the lists based on its surveys of 19,000 students attending the 290 business schools in the book and on school-reported data. In the book's 2007 edition, the Else School was ranked No. 8, above Harvard and Duke, for "Best Professors."
The Princeton Review has posted the ranking lists and information on how they are compiled at www.PrincetonReview.com where the lists can be searched by school or by category. Other ranking categories report the top 10 schools with the most diverse faculties, the most conservative or most liberal student bodies and the greatest opportunities for minority students.
The ranking lists are based on surveys of business school students conducted during the 2006-07, 2005-06 and 2004-05 academic years. Most were completed online at The Princeton Review's student survey site: http://survey.review.com. The 80-question survey asks students about their school's academics, student body and campus life, themselves and their career plans.
2007 Fall Forum Focuses on State Budget Management
The Millsaps College Else School of Management presented its Fall 2007 Forum entitled "The Business of the Budget: Understanding the Process and Politics in Mississippi" on November 7, 2007. Sponsored by AT&T and Trustmark National Bank, this event featured former governor Ronnie Musgrove, state economist Phil Pepper, and Charlie Williams, chief of staff for Governor Haley Barber. "This was one of the most interesting and informative forums we have had," said Dean Howard McMillan. "I thought all of the panelists did a great job of clearly explaining what is a complicated process that many of us know little about."
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text: Have you tried doing pushups in a more upright position? I have some shoulder issues myself so I do mine at the kitchen sink. It's not as effective, but I'm not trying to be superman. Eventually I will lower myself to a chair or bench and might make it down to the floor. It's also very important to keep your elbows in at your sides. I do some shoulder stretching in a doorway as well.


text: Im of a certain age (51) when CW suggests that testosterone levels should start to decline; so far, theres no sign of it. (My wife says shes looking forward to it, as I might be less of a pain in the @rse to live with). Does anyone know of any research that indicates that paleo/primal living bucks this trend?


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Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee recommends abortion drug RU486 to PBS
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- April 27, 2013
- TELL US: Should the government fund RU486?
FEDERAL Health Minister Tanya Plibersek says government subsidies for the controversial abortion drug RU486 won't lead to more terminations if it's added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme.
In what Ms Plibersek described as an important first step, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee on Friday recommended Mifepristone (RU486) and another drug taken in conjunction, Misoprostol, be covered by the scheme.
In coming weeks the government will review factors such as cost and supply of the drugs that aid the medical termination of pregnancies up to 49 days. A final decision is due before the election.
"It's not my intention that this become a political football," Ms Plibersek told reporters in Sydney.
If approved, the two drugs would likely cost $5.90 each for concessional patients and $36.10 each for general patients, saving women hundreds of dollars.
Overseas studies showed their increased availability did not lead to an increase in terminations, despite the lower cost and relative ease of use compared to surgical interventions, Ms Plibersek said.
Both drugs have been on the World Health Organisation list of essential medicines for years and used by tens of million of women around the globe.
"Deciding to terminate a pregnancy is usually an extraordinarily difficult decision for a woman to make," the minister said.
"I think the notion that people will become more frivolous because of the introduction or availability of such drugs is just not borne out."
The Australian Greens called on Ms Plibersek to list the drugs as soon as possible, arguing that if Labor lost to the coalition in September a Tony Abbott-led government could restrict access.
But Mr Abbott said he would accept the advice of health experts on drugs such as RU486 if he was elected prime minister, after having blocked access to the abortion pill when he was health minister in the former Howard coalition government.
"When I was in government, we invariably accepted the advice of our technical advisers," he told reporters in Adelaide.
"This is now before them and that would certainly be the way I would operate."
However, Ms Plibersek said there were legitimate questions to be asked about Mr Abbott's position.
"I guess it is possible that he's made a complete 180 degree turnaround on this issue," she said.
"People would question whether once he's made one complete 180 degree turnaround, whether he'll do another 180 degrees and end up back where he started."
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) is against listing RU486 for ethical and health reasons, saying it would be wrong for "this just to be waved through".
"Women facing unsupported pregnancies should be offered real support - not a chemical which is harmful to both them and their unborn child," ACL spokesperson Wendy Francis said.
Another Christian group FamilyVoice Australia said RU486 would lead to other serious issues.
"The availability of a cheap abortion drug would encourage boyfriends, husbands and parents of pregnant women to coerce those women to abort," the group's research officer Ros Phillips said.
"Serious depression and suicide attempts are far more common in such women."
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Alex of Melbourne Posted at 4:02 PM April 26, 2013
FANTASTIC NEWS! :) A great day for Australian Women. It is long overdue!!
CA of Australia Posted at 3:57 PM April 26, 2013
It's not a great thing for 51% of babies who are aborted who are female.
Martin Greig Posted at 3:55 PM April 26, 2013
"In short: intellectuals cluster to the left, generally adopting as a social norm the principle of pas d'ennemis a gauche, pas d'amis a droit, because like everyone else they are drawn to power. The left is chaos and anarchy, and the more anarchy you have, the more power there is to go around. The more orderly a system is, the fewer people get to issue orders." Unqualified Reservations blog Spreading chaos by undermining the male-female relationship and family, then making destroying your child normal is what our system does by nature now. It is directly connected to the pure thrill of domination by our rulers. The mass media is central in this process in its selection and presentation of the ideas the virtual established church, the universities, give to them. So keep your dignity, or kill your baby as our counterfeit Cathedral tells you to.