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Hubbard Hall slates auditions for touring "Othello"
CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. >> Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education is holding open auditions, noon to 4 Sunday, for its summer touring production of William Shakespeare's "Othello."
Auditions will be in Hubbard Hall's Freight Depot Theater.
The production will rehearse weeknights and Saturdays, June 14-July 6, and perform 7 p.m., July 7-17, at various sites throughout the community.
Actors should prepare one Shakespearean monologue no longer than 2 minutes. Sides from the show will be provided and actors will be paired with scene partners at the audition.
Familiarity with the script is highly recommended. Those interested should arrive at noon and be prepared to stay until 4 (you must arrive by noon if you are interested in playing Iago or Desdemona).
Bring a headshot and resume if available.
If you are unable to attend Sunday's auditions or are unable to be there for the whole time, contact director Erin Ouellette via email at email@example.com to schedule an alternate audition time.
Anyone who has a strong desire to perform is invited to audition, irrespective of experience, gender, ethnicity or age.
People interested in working behind the scenes in a technical capacity are also urged to inquire.
Additional information is available at hubbardhall.org or by phone at 518-677-2495.
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One of the largest auctions Christie's has ever produced got under way this morning in New York - 4,000 items, 1,000 lots, of Star Trek memorabilia from all of the shows and movies - costumes, models, furniture, weapons and more.
NPR's Margot Adler reports.
MARGOT ADLER: Confession - I watched the first episodes of Star Trek in my college dorm in the mid-'60s. Star Trek: The Next Generation was the world I wanted to live in. Captain Jean-Luc Picard, my choice for leader. Only a lucky moment of sanity 16 years ago prevented me from naming my son Jean-Luc. So standing in this cavernous exhibit room in Rockefeller Plaza on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise - even a recreated bridge built for a flashback scene in one of the later TV series - was exhilarating.
Cathy Elkies is Christie's director of special collections.
CATHY ELKIES: The original series bridge actually does not exist today. This was built really to spec of the original series, and I think you probably feel it when you stand here. It really is Star Trek.
ADLER: I'm looking and saying well, would Uhura be over there or -
ELKIES: Exactly. Everyone keeps saying where does she sit? There, right?
ADLER: The original Captain Kirk chair is in the museum of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, but there are rooms of weapons for every alien species, more than 50 intricate models of spaceships - various Starship Enterprises, the Klingon Bird of Prey, the Borg ship, the space station Deep Space Nine. Now, many of these models are part of a dying art form as films go digital.
All these items came from five warehouses at CBS Paramount. Star Trek fans Anthony Kresge(ph) and Luanne Ware(ph) are wandering through the collection.
ANTHONY KRESGE: They have everything here: all the props. Man, if I had the money, I would totally just go all out and bid on everything here.
ADLER: Do you think either of you will bid on anything?
LUANNE WARE: No. If I had the money, I would get the Enterprise D. It's the Enterprise from my childhood, and I just think it's a really beautiful ship.
ADLER: The Enterprise D is Captain Picard's starship in the TV series Next Generation. You can also bid on his costume, his wooden flute and even two empty bottles labeled Chateau Picard from the vineyard that Picard's family owns in France, that is in the Next Gen world.
Then there's the wardrobe room - cases of jewelry and military medals and racks and racks of clothes, hundreds of outfits from every Star Trek show and film, all with incredible detail. Remember the bar scene in Star Wars? Well, this is sort of like Bloomingdales in outer space. Again, Cathy Elkies.
ELKIES: I mean, these are gorgeous, gorgeous pieces of clothing, incredible pieces of art.
WOLF JEFFERSON: I started touching everything - oh, this was Lieutenant Uhura's, this was Captain Kirk's. You know, you get that feeling when you're right next to something or someone, with their uniform or their costumes, and it's like you're right there on the set.
ADLER: That's Wolf Jefferson, an independent filmmaker who says what he really wants is the Borg ship, a black cube so intricately designed it could be a modern sculpture.
JEFFERSON: I see the price tag's a little high, but I think I'm going to be begging friends for money.
ADLER: Eleven-year-old Lucas Menudy(ph) is standing with his mother, Natalie in the arsenal room.
LUCAS MENUDY: I kind of like the - one of those phaser rifles.
NATALIE MENUDY: You can actually take them off the wall and pick them up. You can take anything out of the case.
ADLER: And you could. Earlier this week, normal citizens could walk through this collection and feel they were in a Star Trek museum, but one where you could touch most items. This morning, the auction began.
ELKIES: At $3,500. Online bidder at $3,500. $3,800. You cannot let them get that.
ADLER: Cathy Elkies, the auctioneer.
ELKIES: This is war. $4,000 back online.
ADLER: Anyone can follow the auction on the History Channel's Web site. One thousand lots over three days, breaking apart a collection that some Trekkers might argue should stay together.
Margot Adler, NPR News, New York.
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At this point the Dark Knight has so many sidekicks and associates that it's difficult to keep track of them all. There have been five different Robins in the main DC continuity, and each of the superheroes who "graduated" from the title has stuck around under a new name (or did until DC rebooted the continuity last year). There have also been several Batgirls, Catwoman, a Catgirl (for a brief stretch), the Huntress, Batwing, and Azrael. Batman himself has had several different incarnations during that awkward period where Bruce Wayne pulled the patented "superhero-death-but-not-really." In all of that kerfuffle, it would have been very easy for a character like Batwoman to slip through the cracks into relative obscurity in much the way Batwing has (did anyone even know there was a fellow called Batwing? Apparen... Read More
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I'm a card-carrying geek if there ever was one, but there are a few areas where my fannish education has been a little spotty, one of them being superhero comics. It's not for lack of enjoying them when I do read them; it's more that the reams of backstory and frequent reboots feel a little daunting. Then, this past Christmas, I found a copy of The Hiketeia among the presents from my boyfriend, along with a Post-It note that read, 'I'll turn you into a comic book geek yet!"
The Hiketeia was, by all measures, a gateway drug that was right up my alley. Greek mythology, powerful female characters, cool art, and a plot centering on conflicting vows? Sign me up!
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Hyundai is asking new-car buyers to pay up to $50,000 for its latest sedan as the Korean maker tries again to reposition its brand and shake off a reputation for cut-priced motoring.
The company that built its reputation on the $13,990 drive-away Excel is again heading into uncharted territory by repositioning its Grandeur against more-established brands in the prestige market.
The new contender in the fast-growing brand's line-up marks the return of the Grandeur large car, which was deleted from the local line-up because until now the company hasn't been ready for a premium-priced large car.
"At the moment the perception of Hyundai is lower than where the reality is. We've got to work on closing that gap," says Hyundai sales and marketing director Theo van Doore.
Hyundai admits it is not in a position to compete with cars from BMW and Mercedes, but it points to a "changing definition" of luxury and a "new breed" of buyers more concerned about the product rather than the badge.
"There's little awareness of Hyundai as a luxury-car brand," says Hyundai general manager of marketing, Oliver Mann. "But according to business analysts, the very definition of luxury is changing."
The second-generation Grandeur - an almost unknown model in a market dominated by various Holden Commodores and Ford Falcons, plus the Honda Accord and Nissan Maxima - will sell from $42,990 for the standard V6 model and $46,990 for the Limited model. On-road costs will add a few thousand dollars to each, tipping the Limited over $50,000 .
Sales predictions are modest - fewer than 100 a month - and only half of Hyundai's 141 dealers will be eligible to sell the new flagship of the range, to ensure a premium buying experience.
Value is still high on the list of credentials for the Grandeur, thanks to the sort of standard equipment for which many established luxury marques would happily charge extra. Along with all the electronics you'd expect, there are electrically operated seats, leather trim, an impressive six-stack CD sound system, cruise control and a trip computer. Safety includes eight airbags, anti-lock brakes and a stability system designed to correct slides.
Splash out the extra $4000 for the Limited and such things as a sunroof, electric rear sunblind, xenon headlights, heated seats and rain-sensing wipers are part of the deal.
Plus, the five-year, 130,000-kilometre warranty is a reassuring thought for a brand with a less than impressive reputation for reliability, even if Hyundai insists quality is the number-one priority these days.
Under the bonnet of the conservative but stylish sedan is a 3.8-litre V6 engine (with 194 kW and 348 Nm) teamed with a standard five-speed automatic transmission.
On the road, some of the value-for-money shine wears off. In short, the Grandeur is dynamically challenged. The steering lacks feel, body control is below average and the tyres could do with more grip.
Fortunately, the Grandeur is respectably quiet and comfortable, although we'll leave our definitive judgement until we get more acquainted on local roads.
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Aceh separatists behind Jakarta blasts: police
Indonesian police say they suspect separatists from Aceh province are behind recent bombings in capital Jakarta.
Earlier, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) announced it is checking if there are links between two bombings in Indonesia and the upcoming trials of people arrested over the Bali bombings.
A bomb exploded near an outlet of the US-based KFC chain at Jakarta's main Soekarno-Hatta airport on Sunday, wounding at least 10 people.
On Thursday, two bombs slightly damaged a bridge just behind the United Nations building in the Indonesian capital.
Asked whether the airport blast was connected to problems in Aceh, including the cancellation of a meeting between Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), national police chief Da'i Bachtiar said: "Our investigations are leading to that way."
"The evidence at the scene was similar to that from the incidents at the back of the UN office and in Medan," he said.
On Sunday, Indonesia's top Security Minister said the blast could have links to the recent trial and arrests of Muslim militants.
It came four days after the opening of the trial of a high profile Muslim cleric linked to the Jemaah Islamiah militant group.
It also followed the arrest of 19 Muslim militants, including members of that South-East Asian network.
The blasts also come after a week of confusion over the fate of a crucial meeting between Indonesia and the rebellious GAM, which ended with the meeting falling through as each side blamed the other for putting obstacles in its way.
Bombs have gone off sporadically in Indonesia since it started its transition to democracy in 1998.
Motives have varied from gang rivalry and sectarian feuds to politics.
The most devastating blast on the tourist island of Bali last October killed 202 people.
Authorities have blamed Jemaah Islamiah for it and trials over the incident may begin in weeks.
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Read about FEBA's new president, the successful training in Milan, TESCO's new commitment in Eastern Europe and much more in this edition of the FEBA newsletter!
New president of FEBA
After four years of talented leadership, Isabel Jonet is passing the relay as president of FEBA to Jacques Vandenschrik from Belgium. Read more.
Successful training in Milan!
On October 3rd we kicked off a 4-day training session, on the necessary steps to develop and manage a food bank. The session was hosted by the Lombardy food bank and supported by the Carrefour Foundation. Read more.
TESCO signs agreement in Central/Eastern Europe
On Tuesday, October 18th, TESCO signed a collaboration agreement with the presidents of the Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Slovakian food bank federations.
The Enterprise-Rent-A-Car Foundation launches the Fill Your Tank Programme
The Enterprise-Rent-A-Car Foundation, through its Fill Your Tank programme, is marking its 60th anniversary of Enterprise with generous gifts. Read more.
Strong progress for the Beograd food bank
FEBA representatives paid a three-day visit to the Beograd food bank in early October. The bank currently fresh fruits and vegetables to 8000 people in need every month. Read more.


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Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman recently caused a stir by making inflammatory remarks against Iran. Reacting to the statements, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has blamed Saudi Arabia for plunging the Middle East into chaos by sponsoring Takfiri terrorism. He said the remarks were just a blame game to downplay the crimes committed against civilians in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. Qassemi added that Saudi Arabia has betrayed Muslims and the cause of Palestine by being in league with the Israeli regime. He urged Saudi officials to correct their behavior and ponder on the repercussions of their destructive acts.
Talking to Press TV, Tony Gosling, an investigative journalist, praised Qassemi for his wise and restrained reaction to the recent comments by the Saudi deputy crown prince, warning that Saudi Arabia's continuation of such incendiary policies would cause grave troubles inside the country.
"I think it is a very mature approach from Tehran, from Bahram Qassemi from Foreign Ministry that he is not judging them. This is a mature spiritual attitude. He is saying 'Look! Correct your behavior and reflect on what you are doing.' Because everybody knows around the world that Saudis have been lured into these relationships with the Americans and the Israelis," Gosling said, adding that unless Saudi officials mend their ways, they will have to encounter more problems at home.
The commentator also described Saudi Arabia as "a dictatorship" which has truly betrayed Islam and Muslims in recent years through its alliance with the Israeli regime.
"It is quite right that Saudi Arabia has betrayed Islam. It is in cahoots with the Israelis and the British and the Americans and of course there is a big connection there and a lot of embarrassment over the 9/11 attacks in connection with the Bin Laden family," he noted.


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It appears as if you may already have a copy of James Dowdell, Sr.'s 1855 will in which he names slaves as parts of his bequests to his children--including the daughter Louisa (aged 15 in 1855) from whose slaves are descended some of your family.If you don't have that will, I have a copy and would be happy to send it to you by snail mail. (It's in a 1930's era typescript which would not scan very well.)I found it in the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH), Chambers County reference shelves, as "Chambers County, Alabama, Wills, Vols. 1-3, 1818-1861."I'll look again in the same source when I go back to the ADAH and see if there is a will for Louisa Dowdell, particularly, but I suspect that the communal property laws of the day mean that her slaves became her husband's--if she married.She may also have recorded a will after 1861, a date beyond which this resource does not extend.I may be able to find out if she did indeed marry and to whom in my family records.The bequest to her is combined with that to a younger brother, Luther Martin Dowdell, who would have been only 12 years old in 1855.
Here are the names of the slaves inherited by Louisa as I can best decipher them from the irregularly punctuated lists.To Louisa I. (or J.?) Dowdell, he specifies "twenty two [slaves] in number," but I can't get the numbers to come out the same because of confusing punctuation, most likely.I get twenty-one:
Ellick and his wife Mary and their children: Chancy, Lorick, Asberry, Jim, Clarisey, and Selva (8 total);
Dick and his wife Silla and her children: Alfred, Lewis & Susan (5 total);
Shadrick and his wife Lucinda and their children: Eliza Jo, Henry & Lilas (5 total; if "Eliza" and "Jo" are names for two people, you can get the number to come out to the 22 specified in the will);
Dilley Ann & her two children: Freeman and an infant child
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I'm a descendant of Louisa's sister, Susan Dowdell, my great-great-grandmother.
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Person trapped inside garbage truck covered in downed power lines
EASTPOINTE, Mich. (WJBK) - Emergency crews in Eastopinte have freed a person that was trapped inside a garbage truck covered in downed power lines.
The person was trapped in the truck at Kelly Road and Rosetta Avenue, which is just south of 9 Mile Road.
It's not clear at this time how the power lines came down on top of the truck, but we're told the downed lines sparked a fire.
The driver was not injured.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Local officials are speaking out about a brutal murder that took place in broad daylight in Elmhurst on Monday.
Steven Torres, 22, admitted to stabbing Ever Orozco, 69, around 1:30 p.m. under the elevated subway tracks at Elmhurst Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue, because he claimed Orozco blew him kisses and made sexual advances, police said.
City Councilman Daniel Dromm said he spoke with the commander of the 115 Precinct about Ever Orozco's murder.
"He told me he had never seen in all of his career a crime as horrific," Dromm told reporters including WCBS 880's Alex Silverman.