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IMG Models Knitting Party
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 5: Fashion model Daria attends a knitting party hosted by IMG Models at Knit New York February 5, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Eurovision Song Contest Dusseldorf 2011 - General Atmosphere And Preparations
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - MAY 09: Daria of Croatia perform at a dress rehearsal the day before the first semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 on May 9, 2011 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
The Parliamentary Headquarters Of Major Eurozone Nations
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 03: A view of the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, at Palais Bourbon on November 3, 2011 in Paris, France. The National Assembly (Assemblee nationale) is the main French parliamentary building of the Fifth Republic. (Photo by Franck Prevel/Getty Images)
Wheat Prices Rise As Russia Bans Wheat Export
NEW YORK - AUGUST 06: Bagels are displayed for sale at a Manhattan grocery store on August 6, 2010 in New York City. As a result of drought and an outbreak of wildfires that have decimated Russia's wheat crop, U.S. wheat prices have been steadily rising, igniting fears of a global rise of food prices. Russia announced a ban on grain and flour exports yesterday, which will take effect from August 15 to the end of the year. While prices fell slightly in trading today, U.S. wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade rose over 20 percent earlier in the week, having nearly doubled since early July to $8.41 a bushel. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Larry King Hosts The Pre-Grand Opening Of The 1st West Coast Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 17: Actor Jack McGee attends the Pre-Grand Opening of the First West Coast Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company on March 17, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Simone Hanselmann portrait
Simone Hanselmann with a bagel and cup of coffee in Times Square in New York City. 4/27/02 Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images *** No Germany***
Charlie Hebdo First Team Meeting After Terrorist Attack
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 03: (L-R) The Charlie Hebdo's cartoonists Cabu, Charb and Luz attend a press conference at Theatre du Rond-Point on November 3, 2011 in Paris, France. The offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo were attacked and completely destroyed a day after they featured a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad on its cover and named him as 'editor-in-chief'. (Photo by Franck Prevel/Getty Images)
NBL Rd 2 - Perth v Melbourne
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 14: Cameron Tragardh of the Tigers dishes off the ball during the round two NBL match between the Perth Wildcats and the Melbourne Tigers at Challenge Stadium on October 14, 2011 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Oktoberfest 2011 - Opening Day
MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17: Waitresses are cheering with beer mugs during the big entry for the opening of the Oktoberfest 2011 beer festival at Theresienwiese on September 17, 2011 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)(Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
Valencia Open 500 - Day Five
VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina prepares to serve the ball to Kevin Anderson of South Africa on day five of the ATP 500 World Tour Valencia Open tennis tournament at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias on November 3, 2011 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
Margaritaville Casino At Flamingo Las Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening With World Record Margarita
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 14: A margarita glass decoration is seen inside the Margaritaville Casino at Flamingo Las Vegas during the property's grand opening celebration October 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The casino set the Guinness World Records title for largest gallon beverage with an 8,500-gallon, two-story Margarita named "Lucky Rita." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Flamingo Las Vegas)
Lindsay Lohan Probation Hearing
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Lindsay Lohan sits in court during her probation violation hearing at the Airport Courthouse on November 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Lohan was sentenced to 300 days in jail, starting November 9, for violating her probation but will only server 30 days if she follows the conditions set out by Judge Sautner which include serving the remainder of her community service at the Los Angeles County Coroner's office and attending psychotherapy sessions. Lohan had previously been sentenced to a total of 480 hours of community service stemming from a 2007 drunk-driving conviction and a jewelry theft conviction earlier this year. (Photo by Mario Anzuoni-Pool/Getty Images)
Early Autumn Scenes In The Cotswolds
WESTONBIRT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Children run through Westonbirt Arboretum in the Cotswolds near Tetbury on October 26, 2011 in Westonbirt, England. The National Arboretum experiences one of its busiest times during the Autumn months as visitors flock to see the variety of colours displayed in the arboretum's tree collection. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Swiss Indoors Basel - Day One
BASEL, SWITZERLAND - OCTOBER 31: Roger Federer of Switzerland in action in his match against Potito Starace of Italy during day one of the Swiss Indoors at St Jakobshalle on October 31, 2011 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)
Black Girls Rock! 2011
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 15: Mary J. Blige performs during Black Girls Rock! 2011 at the Paradise Theater on October 15, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by John W. Ferguson/Getty Images)
New Zealand IRB RWC 2011 Celebration Parade
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 26: An All Black fan uses a tree as a vantage point to view the New Zealand All Blacks 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup celebration parade on October 26, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. The All Blacks won the 2011 RWC Final last night by defeating France 8-7 at Eden Park. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Early Autumn Scenes In The Cotswolds
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Cows in the early morning sunlight on the upper slopes of Leckhampton Hill in the Cotswolds on October 25, 2011 in Cheltenham, England. The hill, which lies to the south of Cheltenham within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, forms part of the Cotswold escarpment site and his home to an abundance of wildlife. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
US Coast Guard Finds 7 Tons Of Cocaine On Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible
ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 28: U.S. Coast Guard members of the U.S.S. Cypress unload seven tons of cocaine seized from a semi-submersible submarine in the Western Caribbean on October 28, 2011 in St Petersburg, Florida. The seizure was made on September 30, 2011 and has a street value of $18 million dollars. (Photo by Tim Boyles/Getty Images)
Thai Residents Brace Against Rising Flood Waters In Bangkok
BANGKOK,THAILAND - OCTOBER 29: People paddle a canoe through a flooded neighbourhood near the Chayo Praya river as rising waters threaten parts of the capitol city October 29, 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand is experiencing the worst flooding in over 50 years which has affected more than nine million people and caused the closure of hundreds of factories in the central Thai province of Ayutthaya and Nonthaburi. Over 370 people have died in flood-related incidents since late July according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. (Photo by Paula Bronstein /Getty Images)
Coastal Classic Yacht Race
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 21: The flotilla of yachts head out to sea at the start of the Coastal Classic Yacht Race in Auckland Harbour on October 21, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. The annual race held over Labour weekend starts at Devonport wharf and finishes at Russell in the Bay of Islands a day later (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Hamptons Concours d'Elegancers d'Elegance
BRIDGEHAMPTON, LONG ISLAND NY- JUNE 8: Comedian Jerry Seinfeld (R) and actor Dick Cavatt attend the Hamptons Concours d'Elegence auto show June 8, 2003 in Bridgehampton, New York. The fourth annual Concours d'Elegance presented by Road and Track magazine, features coachbuilt classic cars and sports cars. The event features a luncheon and fashion show to benefit South Fork Breast Health Coalition. (Photo By Steven Henry/Getty Images)
The 2011 New Yorker Festival: "Arrested Development" Panel
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 02: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Michael Cera (L) and Jason Bateman attend The 2011 New Yorker Festival: "Arrested Development" Panel at Acura at SIR Stage37 on October 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The New Yorker)
Blue Man Group's 20th Anniversary Reunion Show
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: (L-R) Blue Man Group founders Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton and Chris Wink attend the Blue Man Group's 20th anniversary reunion show to benefit The Blue School at the Astor Theater on April 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Flawless Diamond Collection Unveiled In Monaco
MONACO - MAY 29: (L to R) CEO of Steinmetz Nir Livnat, model Helene Christensen, wearing the the Monaco Rose diamond and DTC Marketing Executive Tine Willumsen pose for photographers at a press conference unveiling the Flawless Diamond Collection at the Monaco Grand Pri May 29, 2003 in Monaco. Steinmetz, in association with the Diamond Trading Company, unveiled its Flawless Diamond Collection. (Photo by DTC via Getty Images)
New York City Tops Nation In Income Inequality
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: A man walks two poodles along Madison Avenue, one of Manhattan's premier shopping and residential streets on November 1, 2011 in New York City. According to a new Census Bureau report, income inequality is greater in New York State and in the New York City region than in any other state or metropolitan area in the country. The report found that in three Manhattan neighborhoods, the Upper East and West Sides and Greenwich Village, the top 5 percent of households make an average of over $1 million. Inequality in America has become a campaign issue following the rise of the Occupy Wall Street movement and the continued high nationwide unemployment rate. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
The Fulfillment Fund's "2011 Stars Gala" - Arrivals
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Hosts Jason Segel and Kermit the Frog speak at The Fulfillment Fund's "2011 Stars Gala" held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 1, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Hamptons Concours d'Elegance
BRIDGEHAMPTON, LONG ISLAND NY- JUNE 8: The front emblem of one of the classic Rolls Royce vehicles at the Hamptons Concours d'Elegance June 8, 2003 in Bridgehampton, NY. The fourth annual Concours d'Elegance presented by Road and Track magazine, features coachbuilt classic cars and sports cars. The event features a luncheon and fashion show to benefit South Fork Breast Health Coalition. (Photo By Steven Henry/Getty Images)
Giuseppe Zanotti Design Beverly Hills Store Opening - Dinner
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 04: Kanye West attends the Giuseppe Zanotti Design Beverly Hills Store Opening dinner held at BOA Sunset on February 4, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Giuseppe Zanotti Design)
Travelers Championship - Round Two
CROMWELL, CT - JUNE 24: A tee marker rest on the 10th tee box during the second round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 24, 2011 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs v Oakland Raiders
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 23: Defensive tackle Richard Seymour #92 of the Oakland Raiders enlists the crowd in making noise against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 23, 2011 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Chiefs won 28-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Construction Continues on Olympic Village
LONDON - OCTOBER 25: Cranes stand beside the Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor's 'Orbit' tower (L) beside the main 2012 Olympic stadium as the Canary Wharf business district is seen in the background from the balcony of a structurally completed apartment, at the Olympic Village in the Olympic Park on October 25, 2011 in east London, England. So far 2,300 apartments at the Olympic Village have been completed and the final number will be 2,818. (Photov by Matt Dunham - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships
LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 03: Horses train on the track during morning workouts for the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on November 3, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
European Swimming Championships 2008
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 22: Alain Bernard of France celebrates winning the gold medal and breaking the world record with a time of 47.50 seconds in the Final of the Men's 100m Freestyle during day ten of the 29th LEN European Championships for Swimming, Diving and Synchronised Swimming, at The Tongelreep National Swimming Centre on March 22, 2008 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)
Prime Minister Key Visits Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 12: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key climbs down from a demolition digger with Brent Walker in Cashel Mall during a earthquake recovery update visit on August 12, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
Haitians Continue To Struggle One Month After Earthquake
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI - FEBRUARY 15: A skull sits placed by local residents upon the ruins of an apartment building as a marker for dozens of bodies suspected buried under the rubble on February 15, 2010 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. More than 200,000 people were estimated killed in the earthquake. A month after the disaster, a resiliant populace carries on, despite lacking many basic necessities, such as tents for temporary shelter. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
London Poppy Day - Photocall With Mayor Boris Johnson
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) Logistician Zoe Braithwaite, Guardsman Adam Deer, RAF Corporal Jenny Long and Mayor Boris Johnson attend a photocall launching Poppy Day at City Hall on November 2, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)
Condominium Assoc. To Begin DNA Testing On Dog Excrement To ID Owners Who Don't Clean Up
JUPITER, FL - JUNE 30: A sign is posted reading, " Please clean up after your dog"' in The Village of Abacoa condominium complex where the condo association will begin testing dog feces to match its DNA to the dogs whose owners who are not picking up after their pets on June 30, 2011 in Jupiter, Florida. Beginning August 1, 2011 dog owners who live in the condos must pay a $200 one-time fee for a DNA swab to be taken from their dog's mouth to be held on file. If a dog's feces are found, a sample is sent to the DNA Pet World Registry to determine the dog's DNA and they match that with the one on file to determine who the owner is and than a fine will be issued for not picking up after their pet. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Outdoor Tea Ceremony Takes Place At Zuihoji Temple Park
KOBE, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 03: A Chasen made by bamboo that tool use for mix and make to green tea, show during the outdoor tea ceremony at Zuihoji Temple Park on November 3, 2011 in Kobe, Japan. The tea ceremony began in 1950 to commemorate the 14th century governor Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his tea master Sen no Rikyu, who are said to visit this area and enjoyed tea ceremonies. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images)
General Election - Economy
LONDON - FEBRUARY 15: A map with markers showing location of houses for sale hangs on the wall in an estate agent on February 15, 2010 in London, United Kingdom. As the UK gears up for one of the most hotly contested general elections in recent history it is expected that that the economy, immigration, the NHS and education are likely to form the basis of many of the debates. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
London Commuters Brace For Transport Meltdown
LONDON - MARCH 7: A double-decker bus prepares to be towed away after breaking down near Victoria Station March 7, 2003 in London. The city is suffering a transport meltdown with train guards from 12 train franchises threatening strike action next month, and the prolonged closure of the London underground Central line adding to commuters' misery. (Photo by Hugo Philpott/Getty Images)
The Royal Botanic Gardens At Kew Celebrate Their 250th Anniversary
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Cacti sit in the Tropical Nursery at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew on April 9, 2009 in London. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Portugal. The Man In Concert
NEW YORK - AUGUST 05: Moog synthesist and backup vocalist Zoe Manville of "Portugal. The Man" performs with the band at Mercury Lounge on August 5, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
MTV's Concert To Benefit Lifebeat
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Keytarist Victoria Asher of Cobra Starship performs at MTV's Concert To Benefit Lifebeat at the House of Blues on August 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
Latest Electronic Games Debut At E3 Expo
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6: Rapper Ice-T demonstrates the Gears of War 3 game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) on June 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. More than 45,000 people are expected to attend the annual three-day convention to see the latest games and announcements from the gaming industry. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Wedding Central "If The Shoe Fits" Stunt At Madison Square Park
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: President & GM of Wedding Central & WE tv Kim Martin and MC of event, Wedding Central wedding expert & celebrity party planner Diann Valentine attend the Wedding Central "If The Shoe Fits" Stunt at Madison Square Park on November 9, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for WE tv and Wedding Central)
18th Annual Empire State Pride Agenda Fall Dinner
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 22: Actress Anne Hathaway and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attend the 18th Annual Empire State Pride Agenda Fall Dinner at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on October 22, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
The International Culinary Center Launches New Fifth Floor Event Space
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 07: A view of the Smoked trout, mustard sauce, Radishes hors d'oeuvres, the Cognac cured cod, Celery-pear salad, mushroom remoulade hors d'oeuvres, the Smoked salmon, American caviar, Dill-sour cream, potato cake hors d'oeuvres and the Cauliflower soup, Coconut, Curry hors d'oeuvres at the launch of the new fifth floor event space at The International Culinary Center on April 7, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for International Culinary Center Catering & Events)
Partypoker.com Launch
LONDON - MARCH 25: Jordan and Lord Charles Brocket pose on the felt green table at the launch of the online gambling game, Partypoker.com at Sugar Reef on March 25, 2004 in London. The site, which has up to 45,000 people playing at any one time, offers online tutorials, variable stakes and effectively the world's largest poker room. (Photo by Steve Finn/Getty Images)
Steve Jobs Introduces iCloud Storage System At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 06: Apple CEO Steve Jobs delivers the keynote address at the 2011 Apple World Wide Developers Conference at the Moscone Center on June 6, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Apple CEO Steve Jobs returned from sick leave to introduce Apple's new iCloud storage system and the next versions of Apple's iOS and Mac OSX. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
3rd Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge Day 2
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 28: National Bank of Dubai play Quatar Airways during the 3rd Cartier Dubai Polo Challenge at Desert Palm Polo Ground on March 28, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Challenge is the year's Most celebrated polo tournament taking place in the desert under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of Dubai. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Great Expectations Design Exhibitiion Lauched At The Sydney PowerHouse
SYDNEY - AUGUST 6: 12 month old maltese cross jack russell called Moo jumps out of an ultra chic dog house designed by Michael Young during the preview of the Great Expectations design exhibition at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum August 6, 2003 in Sydney, Australia. The award winning British design exhibit Great Expectations opens on the 7th of August 2003 and features (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
Tempelhof, From Airport To Public Park
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Mirjam Stuebler and David Aguayo pick camomile and field salad from their garden at an urban gardening colony called Allmende Kontor at former Tempelhof airport on September 11, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Tempelhof, located in central Berlin, was an airport built in the 1930s and is most known for being the main airport used by the Allies in the Berlin Airlift that kept the city and its residents supplied during a blockade by Soviet forces in 1948. The airport closed in 2008 and the grounds were reopened in 2010 as a public park called Tempelhofer Freiheit. City officials are currently considering various proposals for the park's future design that include adding apartment buildings on its outskirts and adding a new subway stop for better access. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Battlefront Event to Attempt to Break Guinness World Record
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: An event which attempts to break Guinness World Record for number of people signing up to the organ donor register in one hour at Covent Garden on October 15, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)
Alternative Meat Sales Rise As Mad Cow Concerns Still On Consumers' Minds
HINSDALE, IL - JANUARY 29: Ostrich meat is displayed in a Wild Oats Market store January 29, 2004 in Hinsdale, Illinois. Following the recent discovery of Mad Cow disease in the U.S., some health-conscious consumers are looking at alternative meats in their diets. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Animals Haves Friends In New Shoe Store
404644 01: Sisters Erica (L) and Sara Kuebersky stand with Justin Lanb and cat Emma at their store MooShoes April 29, 2002 in New York City. The store, which sells leather-free shoes, jackets and other accesseries, was founded to meet the growing consumer demand for animal friendly products. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
A New High Street Bank Is Launched In Holborn
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: A stilt walker greets customers as the first branch of Metro Bank opens to the public in Holborn on July 29, 2010 in London, England. The bank is the first UK high street bank to open in the last century, with 2 branches currently in central and West London opening seven days a week. The bank, Co-founded by billionaire US businessman Vernon Hill hopes to open another 200 branches in the greater London area over the next 10 years. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Awards Room At The Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2006
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 11: TV personality Ian 'Dicko' Dickinson poses with the award for fave old fart backstage in the Media Room at the fourth annual Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2006 (NSW) at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on October 11, 2006 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
Californians Face Imported Water Cutback
CALIPATRIA, CA - DECEMBER 18: A black-necked stilt forages in the waters of the Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge December 18, 2002 near Calipatria, California. Earlier this month, California's Imperial County rejected a historic settlement among state agencies that would have curbed the arid state's use of Colorado River water, allowing six other states to take their full share from the river. In response, U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton is threatening to cut California's share of Colorado River water if the dispute among water agencies isn't resolved by December 31. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
UC Berkeley Unveils Nation's First Organic Food Service
BERKELEY, CA - APRIL 03: Organic vegetables are seen on display at an organic salad bar at the University of California, Berkeley Crossroads dining commons April 3, 2006 in Berkeley, California. UC Berkeley became the first American college campus to offer an organic salad bar prepared by a certified organic kitchen. The school expects to have all four of its campus food service run dining halls to offer the organic salad bar by spring 2007. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The Real Brain Exhibit @Bristol Science Centre
BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 10: Nicole Briggs looks at a real human brain being displayed as part of new exhibition at the @Bristol attraction on March 8, 2011 in Bristol, England. The Real Brain exhibit - which comes with full consent from a anonymous donor and needed full consent from the Human Tissue Authority - is suspended in liquid with a engraved full scale skeleton on one side and a diagram of the central nervous system on the other and is a key feature of the All About Us exhibition opening this week. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Research Shows San Andreas Fault May Be Overdue For Large Earthquake
SALTON CITY, CA - JULY 7: A black -necked stilt flies over the Salton Sea at sunrise on July 7, 2011 in Salton City, California. Scientists have discovered that human-created changes effecting the Salton Sea appear to be the reason why California's massive "Big One" earthquake is more than 100 years overdue and building up for the greatest disaster ever to hit Los Angeles and Southern California. Researchers found that strands of the San Andreas Fault under the 45-mile long rift lake have have generated at least five 7.0 or larger quakes about every 180 years. This ended in the early 20th century when authorities stopped massive amounts of Colorado River water from periodically flooding the into this sub-sea level desert basin. Such floods used to regularly trigger major quakes and relieve building seismic pressure but the last big earthquake on the southern San Andreas was about 325 years ago. Dangerous new fault branches that could trigger a 7.8 quake have recently been discovered under the Salton Sea. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Palestinian Authority To Seek UN Recognition
RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - AUGUST 24: Palestinian girls smoke shisha pipes and drink coffee in Stars and Bucks coffee shop on August 24, 2011 in Ramallah, West Bank. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will formally submit the application for Palestinian statehood to the 66th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 20th. The Palestinians and the Israelis are taking part in global diplomatic lobbying to win support for their differing positions on statehood. The Palestinian bid is borne from two decades of on-and-off peace talks that have failed to produce a deal. The ultimate goal of the Palestinian Authority is to end Israeli occupation and to establish a sovereign and independent state on the 1967 borders with Jerusalem as its capital. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
World Premiere Of "IRIS - A Journey Into The World Of Cinema By Cirque du Soleil" At The Kodak Theatre - Red Carpet
HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Actress Anne Heche attends IRIS, A Journey Through the World of Cinema by Cirque du Soleil premiere Sunday, September 25, 2011 exclusively at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Cirque du Soleil)
The Autumn Deer Rut In London's Richmond Park
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: A Red Deer stag stands in the early morning mist in Richmond Park on October 15, 2011 in London, England. Autumn sees the start of the 'Rutting' season where the large Red Deer stags can be heard roaring and barking in an attempt to attract females known as bucks. The larger males can also be seen clashing antlers with rival males. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Countdown For Oktoberfest 2008
MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 18: Gabriele Weishaeupl (C), head of the Munich tourist office poses with models in front of 'Psychodelic' labyrinth during a preview tour two days ahead of the opening of the Oktoberfest on September 18, 2008 in Munich, Germany. The Oktoberfest is seen as the biggest beer festival worldwide, it will start on the 20th of September. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
Actor Peter Sellers
376363 03: (UNDATED FILE PHOTO) Actor Peter Sellers poses in some psychedelic clothes. (Photo by Liaison)
2008 Grand Sumo Tournament
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Wakanosato grabs the belt of Kakizoe en route to winning the match with a backward pivot throw or "ucchari" during the 2008 Grand Sumo Tournament at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on June 8, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
Hypnosis Federation''s Mind, Body, Spirit, Fun Conference
392233 11: Gilia Chazan receives a healing treatment from Carol Francis during Fancis'' workshop on shamanism at the International Hypnosis Federation''s Mind, Body, Spirit, Fun Conference, July 20, 2001 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Viking Artifacts Found At A Boat Burial Site Are Unveiled In Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 18: Dr Hannah Cobb from The University of Manchester holds a vikings tooth during a viewing at CFA Archaeology of artefacts discovered from the first fully intact Viking boat burial site on October 18, 2011 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The 5 meter long grave uncovered on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, contained the remains of a high status Viking, who was buried with an axe, a sword with decorated hilt, a spear, shield boss and bronze ring pin. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
2004 World Figure Skating Championships
DORTMUND, GERMANY - MARCH 25: Sinead Kerr and John Kerr of Great Britian in action during the original ice dance section at The 2004 World Figure Skating championships at Westfalenhalle on March 25, 2004 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Swan Lake in the Round - English National Ballet Rehearsal at the Royal Albert Hall. London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Estoban Berlango and Begona Cao of the English National Ballet rehearse Swan lake in the Round at the Royal Albert Hall London on June 15th, 2010 (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Corpus Christ Procession Takes Place In Seehausen
SEEHAUSEN, GERMANY - MAY 26: Men in traditional Bavarian clothes are sitting on a boat during the Corpus Christ Procession on May 26, 2005 in Seehausen near Murnau, Germany. A few hundred people, parts of them dressed in traditional Bavarian clothes, participate in this annual procession. (Photo by Jan Pitman/Getty Images)
Royal Ascot - Day 3
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A lady in a hat poses for a photograph on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 14, 2011 in Ascot, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Dead Sea Finalist In New Seven Natural Wonders Contest
KALIA, WEST BANK - JULY 12: A worker collects plastic chairs from the salty waters of the northern Dead Sea as tourists leave for the day at dusk July 12, 2009 at Kalia beach in the West Bank. The hypersaline lake, which is sited between Israel and the West Bank to the west and Jordan to the east, and at 422 metres (1,385 ft) below sea level is the lowest elevation on the Earth's surface on dry land, has made the list of candidates for the new "Seven Natural Wonders of the World" contest. Winning the contest would draw attention the environmental threat to a unique attraction which has shrunk dramatically in the past 30 years due to human exploitation of the Jordan River feed waters and Dead Sea mineral extraction. (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images)
(FILE PHOTO) NASA To Announce New Form Of Life
LEE VINING, CA - JUNE 22: (FILE PHOTO) The famed "Tufa" formations will slowly be re-submerged into the briny water where they were formed by an underwater chemical reaction between submerged freshwater springs and salty lake water June 22, 2000 at Mono Lake, near Lee Vining, California. According to reports, NASA has discovered a completely new life form, a bacteria that uses arsenic instead of phosphorus in its DNA. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Famous Tufa formations of Mono Lake sink as water level is restored
372063 08: The famed "Tufa" formations of Mono Lake, near Lee Vining, CA, will slowly be re-submerged into the briny water where they were formed by an underwater chemical reaction between submerged freshwater springs and salty lake water June 22, 2000. The fragile limestone formations became exposed to the air as a result of the diverting of five inflowing streams to quench the thirst of the city of Los Angeles, 350 miles to the south, since 1941. Two decades of environmental activism to restore the water level and save the threatened ecosystem of one of the oldest lakes in North America, more than 760,000 years old, resulted in the implementation of a stream restoration plan in 1998 which will ultimately return the lake level to within 25 feet of its 1941 elevation. (Photo by David McNew/Newsmakers)
The Bangz & New Boyz Music Video Shoot
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: BB the Jerk (L) and Prophet perform during The Bangz & New Boyz music video shoot on November 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
Family Festival Street Fair At Tribeca Film Festival
NEW YORK - MAY 8: Robert De Niro speaks to Germaino Chelant, director of Fondazione Prada, at De Niro's office at the Tribeca Film Center during the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival May 8, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
Winnipeg Jets v Florida Panthers
SUNRISE, FL - OCTOBER 31: Florida Panthers fans watch the game against the Winnipeg Jets dressed in Halloween costumes on October 31, 2011 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The Jets defeated the Panthers 4-3 in a shoot out. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
Baby Hippopotamus Presentation At Berlin Zoo
BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: A baby hippopotamus lies next to its mother on the first day it was presented to the public at the Zoo Berlin zoo on November 1, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. The baby hippo was born at the zoo on October 23. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
World Leaders Gather In Cannes For The G20 Summit
CANNES, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 03: (L to R) French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoga stand together for a family photograph at the Group of 20 (G20) Cannes Summit at the Palais des Festivals November 3, 2011 in Cannes, France. World's top economic leaders are attending the G20 summit in Cannes on November 3rd and 4th, and are expected to debate current issues surrounding the global financial system in the hope of fending off a global recession and finding an answer to the Eurozone crisis. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe-Pool/Getty Images)
2011 Easter Parade And Easter Bonnet Festival
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Steven Roffman and Peggy Roffman of Brooklyn, NY attend the 2011 Easter parade and Easter bonnet festival on the Streets of Manhattan on April 24, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Yingluck Shinawatra Campaigns Ahead Of Thai Elections
UBON RATCHATANI, THAILAND - JUNE 29: Yingluck Shinawatra holds up her grilled chicken on a stick to the media before eating it for breakfast onboard a train during an election campaign tour June 29, 2011 near Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand. Thais go to the polls on July 3 to vote in a tight race between Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrats and the red shirt followers of fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 coup. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
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17 Sep 2000: Samson N''Dicka Matam of France lifts during the Mens 62 kilogram Weightlifting Clean and Jerk event at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/ALLSPORT
Alameda County Fair Features Attractions, Animals, And Fried Food
PLEASANTON, CA - JUNE 23: A man named Nick tries grilled python on a stick from Jungle George's exotic meats at the Alameda County Fair on June 23, 2011 in Pleasanton, California. The Alameda County Fair is celebrating its 99th year and features rides, farm animals, carnival food, horse racing and pig races. The fair runs through July 10. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Apple Shuts Retail Stores During Company Memorial For Founder Steve Jobs
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: A sign is seen announcing that a Manhattan Apple store is closed from noon to 3:00 p.m. on October 19, 2011 in New York City. Apple stores nationwide shut their doors today to allow employees to watch a webcast of a memorial service for Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died October 5, 2011 at the age of 56. Apple is not conducting any public memorials for Jobs. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Worldwide Launch Of "Gears Of War 3" For Xbox 360
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 19: A view of over a thousand fans lined up outside the Best Buy Theater in New York's Times Square for the midnight launch of "Gears of War 3" for Xbox 360 on September 19, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Xbox)
11th Annual Golden Heart Awards - Inside
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 09: Actress Debi Mazar speaks at The Midnight Mission's 11th Annual Golden Hearts Awards on May 9, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
The Saturdays Launch Band Hero - Photocall
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 06: Una Healy attends photocall to launch Band Hero game for PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 at Hyde Park on November 6, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/Getty Images)
E3 Expo 2006 Kicks Off In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES - MAY 10: Show attendees work on their computers under a video screen at the PlayStation 3 exhibit on day one of the Entertainment Software Association's 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) at the Los Angeles Convention Center May 10, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. The four-day exposition and workshops offer networking opportunities for those in the interactive entertainment industry, and debuts almost every new video game product. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference And Hall Of Fame - Day 2
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 03: Kip Moore attends International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 3, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images of IEBA)
iHeartRadio Music Festival - Day 1 - Show
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 23: Singer Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas performs onstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 23, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
NZ Trotting Cup Day
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 08: Smoken Up driven by Lance Justice leads Rangataua Ray driven by Robbie Holmes during NZ Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway on November 8, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
Kia Presents Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's A Party In My City! At NOKIA L.A. LIVE - Show - Day 1
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 26: (L-R) DJ Lance, Plex and Foofa perform with the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! at KIA Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! There's a Party in my City produced by S2BN Entertainment in association with The Magic Store and Wildbrain Entertainment at Nokia L.A. LIVE on November 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: D.J. Moore #30 of the Chicago Bears tackles Greg Jennings #85 of the Green Bay Packers as Brandon Meriweather #31 closes in at Soldier Field on September 25, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 27-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Balmain: Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2012
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: Princess Siriwanwaree Nareerat of Thailand attends the Balmain Ready to Wear Spring / Summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week at the Grand Hotel Intercontinental on September 29, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
17th Annual MTV Movie Awards - Show
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - JUNE 01: Actors Mike Myers (L) and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth from "Wayne's World" onstage during the 17th annual MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on June 1, 2008 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Bullyversum Opening At Bavaria Film City
MUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 11: German actor and comedian Michael 'Bully' Herbig poses ahead of the bullyversum opening at Bavaria film City on June 11, 2011 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
San Francisco Giants v Colorado Rockies
DENVER - MAY 21: A baseball fan gives her toes and her troll a front row view as the San Francisco Giants face the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 21, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
A Troll on top of the Embassy Theatre, just one of
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 20: A Troll on top of the Embassy Theatre, just one of the characters from the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy awaits the cast, crew and celebrities to the premiere of the Lord Of the Rings in the newly renamed Wellington, Middle Earth, tonight, Wednesday. (Photo by Robert Patterson/Getty Images)
Author JK Rowling Helps Plant A Time Capsule
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 07: J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter novels, buries a time capsule to mark the start of building work on a research clinic for patients with multiple sclerosis on November 7, 2011 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The clinic at the University of Edinburgh is being set up following a £10 million donation from Ms Rowling and is named after her mother, Anne, who died of multiple sclerosis aged 45. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Sony Pictures' Premiere Of "R.V." - Arrivals
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 23: Actor Robin Williams (right) arrives with daughter Zelda (left) at Sony Pictures' premiere of "R.V." at the Mann Village Theatre on April 23, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur - Training & Press Conference
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Harry Redknapp of Tottenham Hotspur attends a pre match press conference at White Hart Lane on March 8, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
UCLA v Kansas
LAWRENCE, KS - DECEMBER 02: The Kansas Jayhawk mascot during the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Kansas Jayhawks on December 2, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Glamour's 2011 Women Of The Year Awards - Inside
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Jennifer Lopez attends Glamour's 2011 Women of the Year Awards on November 7, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Glamour Magazine)
2011 Teen Choice Awards - Show
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 07: Actors Tom Felton (L) and Rupert Grint with Daniel Radcliffe via satellite accept the Harry Potter awards onstage during the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Caramel Apple Bars
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Ready Time: 120 min
- Yield: 4 dozen bars
- 3/4 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
- OR 3/4 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening, plus additional for greasing pan
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups quick oats, uncooked
- 3 to 4 (about 4 cups) Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 (14 oz.) bag caramel candies, unwrapped
Preparation Directions
- HEAT oven to 350ºF. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with shortening.
- COMBINE 3/4 cup shortening and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer; add egg. Beat until well blended.
- MIX together 1 1/2 cups flour, salt and baking soda. Add gradually to creamed mixture. Add in oats. Mix until blended. Reserve 1 1/4 cups of mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- TOSS apples with 2 tablespoons flour and lemon juice. Distribute apple mixture evenly over partially baked crust. Press in lightly.
- PLACE caramels in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 1 minute. Stir. Repeat until caramels are melted. Drizzle melted caramel evenly over apples. Crumble reserved topping evenly over caramel.
- BAKE 30 to 40 minutes, or until apples are tender and top is golden brown (do not overbake). Loosen caramel from sides of pan with knife. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2 inch bars. Cover tightly with plastic wrap to store.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1 bar of 48), Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 60), Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 65mg, Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 11g), Protein 2g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Ensure all recipe ingredients are gluten free by referencing the ingredient labels, as products may vary. If uncertain, contact the ingredient manufacturer.

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TJ the DJ, Crosby, Letang & McKee Star 100.7's TJ the DJ with Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and (former Penguin) Jay McKee
T O Double D is a pumpkin head T O Double D of the Village Idiots sets another World Record for most time with a pumpkin on his head!
Gina & Ali Account Executives Gina & Ali out for the night!
Jane with Rob Thomas
Mark With Steely McBeam
Director of Sales Michael Star 100.7's Director of Sales, Michael, at Star's Greentree offices.
JR, Bubba, Shelley and Rob Schneider Rob Schneider in studio with The Star Morning Show
John likes cake Star 100.7's webguy John gets pretty excited about the cake at his wedding!
JR and Shelley are at the prom Star 100.7's JR and Shelly at Star's Second Chance Prom aboard the Gateway Clipper
Ashley is ready for Maroon 5 Promo Asst. Ashley is excited with anticipation before Maroon 5's show last summer.
TJ the DJ, Scott and The Ronman with Lifehouse Star 100.7's TJ the DJ, Scott Alexander and The Ronman pose with Lifehouse!
The Star Morning Show and Webguy John JR, Bubba, Shelley and John at Mullen's cheering on the black n' gold (Bubba is actually looking at the camera)!
Kristen loves Harry Potter Kristen, a Star 100.7 Promotions Asst. is excited in her Potter-gear!
Sarah and family Sarah from our business office (second from left on couch) hangs with her family for the holidays!
Denise & Michelle
Ryan at the Star 100.7 tent Promo Asst. Ryan hanging out under the Star 100.7 tent at the Maroon 5 concert!
The Ronman wants you Star 100.7's The Ronman hangs out during a performance by Ryan Starr!
Melanie Taylor is Snooki Star 100.7's Melanie Taylor as Snooki with her husband as DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba!
Ron hangs with Mickey Ron from our IT Services dept. poses with Mickey!
Ray is ready to save you Ray from Star 100.7's Promotions Dept. saves lives on the side!
Star 100.7's Melanie Taylor Star 100.7's Melanie Taylor is on every afternoon 9am to 2pm!
Star 100.7's Zack & friend Heidi Star 100.7's Zack Williams and friend Heidi enjoy a night out!
Marianne smiles in her office Office Manager Marianne is happy at work (and shows off some product placement skills)!
Mandy has a big hat Mandy from the business office rocks an extra-large sombrero for the black n' gold!
Lisa is surprised Traffic Director Lisa looks surprised at her desk!
Star 100.7's JR and wife Lisa JR and wife Lisa in front on Big Ben in England!
Kayla on a sunny day Promotions Asst. Kayla spends a sunny day outdoors!
JR, Shelley & Jim Breuer Comedian Jim Breuer with Star 100.7's JR and Shelley in the studio!
Jen's excited about the holidays Jen of Star 100.7's Sales Dept. smiles during the holidays!
Jane is ready to eat Star 100.7's Promotions Director Jane is serious about dinner!
Gretchen gets ready for dinner Account Exec. Gretchen out dinner, and from the looks of the table behind her, some drinks!
Brian Hangs At Home
Drake in studio Star 100.7's Creative Services Director Drake (though you might know him from his Big Fat Loser video series!) hangs out in his studio!
Dana smiles for the camera Star 100.7 board operator Dana out to dinner!
Coleen in Vegas! Coleen from our sales dept. poses on the Las Vegas strip!
Carrie suited up for Halloween Carrie from our business office and her husband are suited up for Halloween!
Bubba is a hibachi master The Star Morning Show's Bubba shows off his cooking skills at Nakama with the Pittsburgh Passion
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April 14, 2011 —
It wasn't only the sound of music that I experienced this week, but there was plenty of that along the way. I stopped by the Nugget in Monticello and heard singer/songwriter Tony Penn belt out a tune or two as I belted back a shot (or two) while sampling their new menu, which was delish. Penn was performing solo that night, but he and new singing partner Sara Hulse have formed a partnership, "The Haunted" (facebook.com/hauntedofficial#!/pages), and (IMHO) they are off to a swell start.
"To laugh like a brook when it trips and falls, over stones on it's way" came to mind as I recalled what a great time everyone had last fall when the Laugh Tour (TheLaughTour.com) made it's way to The Nutshell (Nutshellarts.com) in Lake Huntington, NY, and Saturday night's show was no exception. The ethnic-based humor of newcomer Subhah Agabwal gave way to blond bombshell Rachel Robbins' self deprecating riffs on dealing with men, while host Rich Kiamco's gay rants (oddly, his act was about men, too!) led up to headliner Dan Naturman, who hit a major slam dunk with his hilarious set.
All of the comics were on point, and it's nice to know that the community at large comes out to support this kind of entertainment. With future comedy nights scheduled for June, September and November, visiting the website will give everyone an opportunity to catch an upcoming show. These talented comics have been seen repeatedly on national television, so evenings like these, right here at home, are not to be missed.
The Event Gallery Series at Bethel Woods (bethelwood scenter.org/bwevents) is still the best-kept not-so-secret in town and the new season of free-to-the-public family concerts got underway on Sunday when Maxwell Kofi Donkor, an international master drummer, dancer, choreographer, sculptor and cultural educator, was in the house with the Sankofa African Dance & Drum Ensemble performing (as the song goes) "songs they have sung for a) thousand years."
Donkar "considers the preservation of the indigenous Ghanaian art and culture his mission." The troupe engaged the audience, drawing us into the stories, through song and dance, of life in the small village where many of them were raised. "Our ancestors are all here with us now" he shared with the large crowd of children and adults "and we celebrate by calling to them now."
Water was a theme that surfaced repeatedly during the performance, reinforcing the knowledge that it is the source of life on Earth and necessary for human existence. The group expressed the need to care for, protect and preserve our natural resources through traditional drumming and ceremonial call and response, involving the audience and infusing the large hall with joy, exuberance and a palpable energy that had many on their feet as the kids joined the troupe on stage.
I counted 27 performances scheduled in and around our area that are still to come, so the opportunity to experience this incredible show awaits those interested. For a listing visit www.bak2roots.com [2] or email email@example.com [3].
Due to inclement weather (it's over, right?), the Manhattan School of Music had to reschedule last week and appeared (also at Bethel Woods) on Monday, performing a kid-friendly 45-minute version of Mozart's' "The Magic Flute," replete with glorious singing, beautiful costumes, a wonderfully played score and a basic primer on the history of the opera.
Gordon Ostrowski directed the afternoon, speaking directly with the busloads of students, and informed beautifully as he explained the various terms and traditions associated with the art form. The kids were as mesmerized as the adults, and the entire company answered questions after the show, as hand after hand shot into the air, making it crystal clear that the audience had enjoyed every minute of this finely tuned program.
Events like this, made possible with corporate sponsorship, are an invaluable, enriching experience that the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts continues to foster and for that, we give thanks.
Passover is looming (it starts on the 18th), to say nothing of Easter, so I had better start giving thanks at home and honor my ancestors, inspired by Kofi & Co. Spring has definitely sprung and I am reminded that "I go to the hills when my heart is lonely. I know I will hear what I've heard before. My heart will be blessed with the sound of music and I'll sing [and laugh] once more.".


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HSBC Falls on the (Mostly) Good News
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of HSBC
HSBC is the world's second-largest bank, with $2.645 trillion in total assets as of June 30. The company on Monday announced first-half profit attributable to the parent company of $10.284 billion, or 54 cents a share, increasing from $8.438 billion or 29 cents a share, during the first half of 2012.
Profit before tax for the first half was $14.071 billion, increasing 10% from $12.737 billion a year earlier.
Net interest income declined to $17.819 billion during the first half from $19.376 billion during the first half of 2012, reflecting the difficult interest rate environment and asset sales, including the company's U.S. credit card portfolio, which was purchased by Capital One
Trading income, excluding net interest income from trading activities, rose to $5.230 billion during the first half, from $3.134 billion during the first half of 2012.
HSBC's loan impairment charges and other credit provisions totaled $3.116 billion during the first half, improving from $4.799 billion a year earlier. But the company also said it expected soon to enter a mediation process with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to settle FHFA claims that HSBC misrepresented the quality of loans underlying private label mortgage-backed securities sold to Fannie Mae
Total operating expenses were down 13% to $18.399 billion during the first half, from $21.204 billion a year earlier. HSBC's cost efficiency ratio -- essentially the number of pennies of overhead expenses for each dollar of revenue -- dropped to 53.5% during the first half, from 57.5% during the first half of 2012. On a constant currency basis, and factoring out costs associated with "acquisitions, disposals and dilutions," the underlying cost efficiency ratio for the first half was 55.0%, improving from 62.1% a year earlier.
The company in its earnings press release attributed the expense reduction "mainly to the non-recurrence of provisions for fines and penalties recorded in 1H12 and lower charges from UK customer redress programmes and restructuring costs."
But the bank's decline in overhead expenses continued. HSBC CEO Stuart Gulliver in the press release said "During 1H13 we achieved US$0.8bn of sustainable cost savings across all regions, taking the annualised total to US$4.1bn since the start of 2011, exceeding our target for the end of 2013."
The company in May outlined a series of clearly defined actions for lowering expenses, including a new contract with a single facilities vendor to manage all of its facilities and replace previous contracts with 1,100 vendors. The company is also working on streamlining its internal reporting and reducing headcount. HSBC had roughly 259,400 full-time equivalent employees as of June 30, declining from 271,500 a year earlier.


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Baltimore's Maryland Science Center is going to be the "landing site" for the full-scale model of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, and it's free for all to see.
The Webb telescope life-sized model is as big as a tennis court, and it's coming to the Maryland Science Center at Baltimore's Inner Harbor from October 14 through 26, 2011. It's a chance for young and old to get a close-up look at the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope in the same size it will be launched into space.
The real James Webb Space Telescope is currently being built, but this model will be constructed in a couple of days. The real Webb will be the largest space telescope ever built. Once in orbit, the Webb telescope will look back in time more than 13 billion years to help us understand the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets.
Experts will be on hand to discuss the Webb telescope's deep-space mission, how it will observe distant galaxies and nearby stars and planets, and the progress made to date in building the observatory. Spokespeople will also be available starting at 10 a.m. EDT and throughout the model exhibition. There will also be educational activities and an "Ask the Scientist" booth in front of the model during the daytime.
The Maryland Science Center is located at 601 Light Street, Baltimore, Md. 21230. For directions and more information, call the center at 410-685-5225.
The full-scale model of the Webb telescope was built by NASA's prime contractor to provide a better understanding of the size, scale, and complexity of the observatory. The model is constructed mainly of aluminum and steel, weighs 12,000 pounds, and is approximately 80 feet long, 40 feet wide, and 40 feet tall. The model requires two trucks to ship it, and assembly takes a crew of 12 approximately four days.
The Webb telescope will add to observations by earlier space telescopes, and stretch the frontiers of science with its discoveries. The model's size shows the telescope's complexity and how the observatory will enable the Webb telescope's unique mission.
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Almond butter-wheat germ sticks
Makes 16
These toasted bread strips are an out-of-the-ordinary soup accompaniment or do-ahead appetizer; they also make a tasty lunch box surprise. If you don't have almond butter, substitute creamy peanut butter. The sticks will keep for up to 2 days in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator.
4 slices firm whole wheat bread
1/3 cup roasted almond butter
2 tablespoons canola oil, or as needed
¼ cup toasted wheat germ
Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Trim the crusts from the bread slices; cut each slice into 4 strips. Arrange the strips on a baking sheet.
Toast the bread strips in the oven for 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and crispy.
Meanwhile, heat the almond butter and oil in a small nonstick saucepan, stirring occasionally, until it is thinned and smooth. (The amount of oil needed may vary according to the consistency of almond butter.)
Pour the wheat germ into a shallow bowl.
Dip both sides of each toasted bread strip into the warm almond butter; then press each side into the wheat germ. Place on a baking sheet for a few minutes, or until dry.


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Beautiful Ichi wanders blindly from village to village, searching for the sightless swordsman who long ago taught her to kill. Her technique is exquisite and explosive, her defenses as impenetrable as the darkness in which she moves. Many along her solitary path are touched - some by the sound of her delicate music, others by the edge of her lethal blade.
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Protesters chant slogans during a demonstration in front of the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday.
News analysis
CAIRO — With less than a week to go until a historic referendum is held on a draft constitution that has polarized Egypt, a looming constitutional cliff threatens to plunge the country into further political uncertainty, economic turmoil and violent instability.
First, a recap of the events of the past few weeks: On Nov. 22, President Mohammed Morsi issued a decree that gave him temporary but absolute powers. That decree also shielded the largely Islamist 100-member assembly writing the constitution from the threat of being dissolved by a judicial court order.
The assembly then drafted a constitution that has been widely criticized and divided the country into two main ideological camps.
One one side is Morsi, backed by the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, and the ultra-conservative Salafists and their supporters. They have supported the president in rallies and essentially laid siege to independent private news channels they accuse of bias against the president and his political agenda.
NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin reports live from Cairo.
On the other side is a group of liberal, secular, socialist, youth and a few moderate opposition parties that have coalesced around what they call the National Salvation Front, led by Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei, former Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and several other smaller but notable Egyptian figures and movements. They too have protested, rigorously laying siege to the presidential palace.
They claim that the draft constitution, a wide-ranging document that includes articles on trade, education and politics, was drafted by a insular group not reflective of a broad consensus of Egypt's diverse political viewpoints. They argue that it will pave the way for an Islamist takeover of the state that tramples on the rights of individuals, minorities and women.
Egypt opposition rejects Morsi plan for constitutional referendum, calls for more protests
Both camps claim to represent the interests of the revolution. But the unity of that revolution has now given way to fractured politics, which observers say threatens to derail Egypt's transition from authoritarian rule to democracy.
Fair vote possible?
Now that Morsi's controversial decree has been rescinded, the matter boils down to whether the referendum will be held on time and whether the constitution will be approved. The president and his supporters have insisted the referendum go ahead as scheduled on Dec. 15. They are rallying behind the mantra that this constitution strikes the right balance between preserving and advancing Egypt's Islamic identity while protecting the rights of others.
Asmaa Waguih / Reuters
Pro-Morsi supporters hold banners reading "I support the President's decisions," during a march in Cairo on Sunday.
The opposition is rejecting the referendum and the process that led to the vote. They are not calling for a boycott but insist the vote should not be held, and that a new, more inclusive constitutional assembly convened in the near future. They have not explained what they plan on doing on the day of the vote, should it still be held on time.
Politics aside, there are serious questions as to whether or not the state can successfully carry out a free and fair referendum, purely from a logistical point of view. Who will supervise the vote and the counting? Egypt's electoral commission does not yet enjoy the credibility of public confidence after years of mismanaged and engineered elections.
Secondly, Egyptian judges, various judicial unions and clubs are divided over whether or not they should boycott supervising the referendum process. To make matters even more questionable, close to 200 diplomats responsible for supervising expatriate voting at Egyptian embassies around the world say they will not supervise it, threatening to discredit a chunk of the voting.
Military granted temporary powers
Against this backdrop, the country is as divided and as explosive as it has ever been since last year's revolution.
A lack of security is a chronic problem. The police force is widely discredited as corrupt and inept, and few -- besides its own leaders -- believe it can competently safeguard the integrity of the vote and more importantly the safety and security of voters.
To ensure the vote runs smoothly, the president has turned to the country's military to safeguard the process, and has given it power to temporarily arrest and detain citizens. Already, some have criticized that move as a step back for the country trying to break free from the shackles of military rule and voter intimidation.
Egypt army gets temporary power to arrest civilians ahead of referendum
If the political uncertainty and street violence weren't enough, Egypt's stock market reacted negatively to the recent developments. An attempt by the president's government to increase state revenue by imposing one of the largest tax hikes the country has ever seen backfired on Monday with the stock market plunging in reaction to the news. A few hours later, the president said the tax hike would be frozen and not go into effect yet. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund's board of directors was set to meet in Washington, D.C., to decide whether a $4-billion loan should be extended to Egypt.
Still the president and his supporters, along with several of the state's institutions and judicial bodies, say all of these challenges must -- and indeed will -- be overcome to bring Egypt to a historic vote in less than a week's time. Egypt is rapidly approaching its constitutional cliff as the world watches.
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They call them the birds of paradise, and there are half a dozen flying over Honolulu's skyline.
Union leaders say each construction tower crane represents 700 to 800 jobs of all kinds.
"More carpenters, masons, iron workers, so we are looking forward to more of them," said Pane Meatoga.
Meatoga represents the operators in those cranes and wants to think the industry has already turned the corner.
By next year, economists actually expect a labor shortage and they singled out his union which also provides backhoe and forklift drivers.
Meatoga says the union has been busy re-training its members and finding new apprentices.
It's also counting on bringing back retirees because that expected demand for heavy equipment operators.
"And neighbor islands--we have lots of members out of work so we will be bringing them over. That's our strategy to deal with the demand instead of going to other states," said Meatoga.
And while there are lots of high-rises in the planning pipeline, they're not turning dirt yet.
Of Meatoga's 3,500 members ,28 percent are still out of work
The carpenters' union, with some 6,000 members , is the largest construction trade in the state. It hopes things will pick up in the next six months and activity will be in full swing over the next two years.
Rendon Quintua is one of the hundreds of unemployed carpenters who is getting tired of waiting. He says he showed up at the union hall Friday with about two dozen others for-- a single job opening.
He didn't get it.
"I started 400 on the list. That was four years ago. Now, I am number four, so hopefully ,cross my fingers, they will call me soon," Quintua said.
He says he keeps hearing, "hang in there."
But it's getting old year after year.
"I guess the guys at the union are trying their best, but hey, try tell that to the bill collectors," Quintua said.
Not quite paradise living.
Lots of union eyes looking up to the skies for more birds of paradise.


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Dear Members,
Keep in mind that Character Bashing is now prohibited. Making fun of certain characters/character pairings leads to a pointless thread filled with insults and general rule breaking.
Also, remember that Versus threads are allowed only in the Versus section.
Thank you, NarutoBase Staff
Originally Posted by flcl724
finally someone who thinks the same way i do about kisame.
he was trolled imo he could kill guy,yamato, bee, mabye even kakashi in one vs one. but since there all main characters in the plot he wasnt allowed
I agree with you. I liked Kisame, very underrated. He died like a boss, remaining loyal to the organization. I really don't like the fact that his sword, Samehada turned on him. Having Samehada away from him, is like taking away Naruto Kage Bushins, SMH!
Originally Posted by 3MESSIAH
i was definitely impressed by kisame`s death the most.and with deidara`s.he trully commited his life for art
I'm glad to see that you agree with me. Kisame, and Deidara did go out like some bosses.. Deidara blew himself, and Kisame went out with sharks eating him. I didn't expect Kisame to die like that.
Deidara....he went out with a bang
Konans and kisame even though I still can't accept kisame is dead
Kisame or Konan
Hidan's was hilarious, Deidara's was well "explosive", Itachi's was sad, Kisame died honorably, Nagato sacraficing his life for revival of Konoha.
ITACHI because even though his baby brother hated him he died protecting the village he died protecting sasuke AND MADE HIM STRONGER he even kill this dude kabuto making him not just one of the strongest ninjas in the series but smartest! [IMG]Itachi-Mangekyo-Sharingan-akatsuki-[/IMG]
Itachi and Deidara
Itachi and Nagato. Dying for the sake of others.
Well nobody is saying Jiraya wtf is this he is part of the reason y naruto is strong and he was funny and he banged tsunade (myth) xD
#1 Itachi: died with his plan for Sasuke.
#2 Konan: died for stopping Obito, protecting his friend's corpse.
#3 Nagato: died after passing his principles to Naruto and reviving all who died on the invasion.
#4 Kisame: died after completing his task.
#5 Deidara: died without completing his Art Jutsu
itachi, kisame, nagato
I gotta say either Itachi, Nagato, or Konan. Those three have the most memorable deaths for me, but the BEST death varies in my opinion.
Nagato died like a god he is
Originally Posted by AnimeIsPerfection
I'll laugh if anyone says Hidan...
Haha Hidan went out like a punk *****! Lmao
I would say Nagato, Konan, Kisame, and Itachi
I'd say Konan,Itachi and Nagato. Konan fought Tobi till the very end and she almost killed him hadn't he used Izanagi. She died an honorable death,fighting for her beliefs and continuing Yahiko's and Nagato's will. Nagato died god-like after reviving the dead shinobi. Itachi's death was somehow a salvation for him as he lived his whole life considered to be a traitor and hated by his brother. He died as the hero of Konoha who sacrificed everything for the sake of the village.
Now the death i didn't like was Deidara's. Poor him, he used his most ultimate,devastating technique and he got trolled by Sasuke who was hiding inside Manda. :D
Originally Posted by AnimeIsPerfection
Oh, definatly Deidara in my opinion. He was true art; an explosion! :p
Originally Posted by Anbu Captain13
Yeah Deidara did go out with a bang, just like Sasori said.
Originally Posted by AnimeIsPerfection
I'll laugh if anyone says Hidan...
Originally Posted by Anbu Captain13
I think Hidan's death was the funniest..lol. He was saying how he was going to bite Shikamaru to death or something like that..lol.
That would make my day :D I miss hm
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Quote:I was really surprised to see that this outstanding album didn't have any reviews here.
Written by Elio on 25.06.2009 at 17:37
Yeah, I discovered this album recently, one of my favourite piece of music ever. Good review, mate.
Written by Velvet Thorns on 30.06.2009 at 14:26
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lately i was listening to Diabolical Masquerade... they are not of this world!
@chematss:: Seems like I'm in the Swanö mood all the time :}
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I'm listening to this for the first time because of your post and this website in general. Being a big Opeth fan this is a must have knowing akerfeldt is a part of it. I'll have to check out Diabolical Masquerade now as well. Okay after 23 minutes in it just plain kicks some serious ass!!!!


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Tears' of a nation
Art Center student wins design competition for Armenian Genocide Memorial
By Nick Smith 02/27/2013
Earlier this month, the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial Committee (PAGMC) approved an Art Center College of Design student's concept for a monument commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a human slaughter that started in 1915 and did not end until 1923, after 1.5 million people had been killed.
The concept offered by 26-year-old Catherine Menard was one of 17 reviewed by the committee, many of them submitted by established architects and designers. Menard came up with the concept as part of "Designmatters," an Art Center program focusing on humanitarian need and social change.
"I was attracted to this project because we [designers] don't often have the opportunity to engage in design work that is so deeply meaningful to people," said Menard, who is not Armenian, but of French Cajun descent. She moved with her family to Los Angeles from Louisiana when she was 4. "I had made a few close Armenian friends at school," she said, "so I was especially curious."
"This was an educational experience for all that I feel will have them viewing their world in a fresh, new perspective, one with compassion, sensitivity, remembrance and hope for the human condition," said Art Center Instructor James Meraz of the intensive seven-week course in which Menard and six other students submitted designs.
An Environmental Design major at Art Center, Menard didn't always know where her artistic instincts could or would be applied. With a passion for history, dance, architecture and film, it wasn't until others encouraged her to pursue it that she really considered environmental design. "[It] offered endless creative outlets for me," said Menard of her chosen area of study.
"Every project was a new world," she said of the curriculum's demands. "It is the most challenging and rewarding work I could have ever imagined, and has proven to be where I truly belong." After graduation, Menard plans to attend graduate school to study architecture and historic preservation.
The concept for the memorial, one of three designs Menard worked on, "had the strongest effect on the class and me, emotionally. It both moved me and terrified me," Menard said.
As she described it, the minimalist design is "a death structure that is weeping over a carved stone basin … set into the ground." With a drop of water falling into the basin every three seconds, by April 24, the memorial's commemoration date, 1.5 million "teardrops" will have fallen, representing the lives lost in the "Great Crime" committed by Ottoman Turks during the course of World War I and afterward.
Although normally reserved for memorials commemorating America's wars, the structure will be placed in Pasadena's Memorial Park, as determined by the Department of Public Works and City Manager Michael Beck.
"This [memorial] will serve as a meeting place for multi-generational families of the community to contemplate such a horrific event," Meraz said.
Architect Stefanos Polyzoides, consulting architect on the project and one of three panelists entrusted with choosing the design, told the Weekly why he was particularly impressed with Menard's concept.
"When you sit in front of projects and you look at them for a while, some of them stand out. … [Menard's work] was the most sensitive and the most imaginative and the most poetic of all the designs in commemorating the horror of genocide, particularly this one."
It is important to note that Menard's design is a concept for a memorial not to be completed until 2015. As such, (and given the politically sensitive nature of the project), those involved are reluctant to share specifics with the media "until the right time" — during the approval process by the city of Pasadena.
"It's an 'ideas' competition. You don't have to answer in the kind of definitive way that you would in front of a public works commission," said Polyzoides. While it has been confirmed that a meeting was held on Thursday, Feb. 14, at City Hall to establish a schedule for the approval process, final details, including functionality, size, materials and cost will be determined by Polyzoides and his team, including Menard, who will not receive compensation for the design, save for the satisfaction of being a part of something so meaningful.
When asked about what inspired her toward this particular image, Menard quoted a poem by Siamanto, an Armenian poet among the first to be killed in the Genocide: "Don't be afraid / I must tell you what I saw / So people will understand / the crimes men do to men / For two days, by the road / to the graveyard."
A somber reflection of an ugly chapter in human history, the words are nonetheless inspiring of something beautiful and emotive to help people remember the past. When asked how she felt when her design was selected, Menard said, "I was completely emotional and elated, then moments later … felt the impact of this responsibility. I know I now have to defend [the design] to the world and make sure that the people who matter most, the Armenian community, truly love it as their own."
But will they, is the question.
Former Pasadena City Councilman and PAGMC Committee Chair Bill Paparian, an attorney and the city's first Armenian-American mayor of Pasadena (1995-97), said Southern California's Armenian community will appreciate Menard's design.
"I think it's more compelling that [the memorial] was designed by a non-Armenian," said Paparian. "The Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC, wasn't designed by a Vietnam War vet." In fact, Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam War Memorial, was also a student at the time her design was selected. "We were deeply impressed by Catherine, who developed and presented an emotionally compelling design for a historical event that she initially knew nothing about," said Paparian in a prepared statement. "We hope that this memorial will inspire a similar emotional connection in those who encounter it, for generations to come."
Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard noted the cultural significance of the project. "Having in mind the significant presence and participation of Armenian Americans in the life of our community, a memorial to the Genocide is a matter of importance," Bogaard said. "[The design] strikes me in many ways as an evocative and appropriate memorial for the Genocide."
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