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District News and Announcements
Seattle's music programs have won a lot of well-deserved awards, but a Grammy? It could happen.
Beth Fortune, who teaches Orchestra and Eclectic Strings at Washington Middle School is one of only 25 semi-finalists nationwide for the 2015 Grammy Music Educator Award. She was selected from 7,000 applicants.
Oct. 1, 2014 | Contact: Communications Office | Phone: (206) 252-0200
Want to learn more about Seattle Public Schools' new elementary math program? We have scheduled a "Parent University" at five locations around the district on Thursday, Oct. 9, just for families who want to know more about Math in Focus. Trainers will share the framework for the Singapore approach to math, the basis for the Math in Focus program. They also will provide strategies families may use at home to support students in their learning.
"Parent University" runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the following schools:
- Eckstein Middle School Auditorium
- Washington Middle School Lunchroom
- West Seattle High School Auditorium
- Whitman Middle School Auditorium
- Van Asselt Elementary School Auditorium
More than 150 students visited the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence today to taste test the food that could end up on their lunch trays.
Fifth-graders from John Hay Elementary and 3rd graders from South Shore PK-8 were invited to try the new concoctions and offer their opinions. Options ranged from turkey dogs and bean and cheese burritos, to lentil sloppy Joes and chicken Tikka Masala. Interim Superintendent Dr. Larry Nyland stopped by to get the students' opinions and sample some of the school lunch fare himself.
Want to know the early winners? Click here.
Dr. Larry Nyland, who was appointed by the School Board in June to serve as Interim Superintendent, has outlined several opportunities this fall to meet with community members.
- Tuesday, September 30 at New Holly Community Center
- Wednesday, October 1 at John Muir Elementary
- Monday, October 27 at Yesler Community Center
- Tuesday, October 28 at Northgate Community Center
Interpreters will be available at all of the meetings. Click "More" for location details, times and which languages will have interpretation services.
Seattle Public Schools continues to see an increase in students every year, with more than 53,000 students attending our 97 schools in the 2014-15 school year.
To help the district ensure enough classroom space for all students – current and future – as well as to keep up with maintenance for many of our aging school buildings, the district hires a firm specializing in the architectural, engineering and planning of K-12 schools to study and provide a detailed report on the condition of our school buildings. The 2014 Facility Condition Assessment report is a great tool that helps us identify work to be done by ranking buildings in need of maintenance and repair. Please click here to view the report.
For more information on past BEX capital projects, please visit http://bex.seattleschools.org/bex-iv.
For more information on BTA projects, please visit http://bta.seattleschools.org/
Lyon Terry, a 4th grade teacher at Lawton Elementary, was today named Washington State's Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made by State Superintendent Randy Dorn at a celebration at EMP that included Terry and eight fellow regional award winners.
"What makes Lyon and all the 2015 Teachers of the Year stand out is that they see the big picture of education," Superintendent Dorn said. "They understand that great teachers and schools teach to the heads, hands and hearts of their students. Students must meet academic standards. But they also need to learn how to make things, serve their community, persevere through difficulty and treat others with kindness. Our Teachers of the Year understand that. And it's why we lift them up as examples for all."
Watch Lyon's students sing their congratulations to him in the video below.
Recent sleep research indicates that adolescents' normal sleep patterns and health may be supported by later school start times. Seattle Public Schools is forming a year-long task force to analyze a potential change in bell times throughout the district.
Task force members will consist of Seattle Public Schools staff and community members including parent representatives. Click on "more" to learn about joining the task force.
How much should a student with a disability be encouraged to participate in physical education class? How much space does the student need? What if the student experiences sensory overload in P.E.?
These are some of the questions asked by the 38 instructional assistants who participated in training in the APP@Lincoln gym in Wallingford.
When multiple adults are working with a student, it can be tricky to sort out who provides the support – and how and when. "If we're confused about it, imagine that child," Toni Bader, adapted physical education specialist, told the group during the afternoon of professional development.
Instructional assistants, sometimes called paraeducators, may be assigned to help one or more students with disabilities through the school day. The training was designed to help instructional assistants support students in P.E. class, which can present particular challenges.
Seattle Public Schools is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to provide flu shot clinics for all students, staff, and their families at no charge with proof of current medical insurance.
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the single best protection from influenza is to receive a flu shot each year. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months old and over be vaccinated against the flu.
For clinic locations and dates, and to download the parent permission form, click More.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick
- Catch your cough in your sleeve to reduce spread
- Prevent other flu viruses by getting your flu shot
Here in our schools, we're taking extra precautions against viruses by wiping down frequently touched surfaces including desks, keyboards, drinking fountains, as well as common areas such as bathrooms and cafeterias.
For more information on the Enterovirus, here is a helpful link form the CDC: http://bit.ly/CDCEnterovirus
Many Seattle Public Schools students are taking a new test beginning this month – but the district isn't adding testing time to the school year.
The computer-based tests are designed to help teachers find out what students already know and what they need to learn early in the school year. These types of assessments are known as interim benchmarks because they "benchmark" student understanding periodically, which helps teachers adjust their teaching to their students' needs.
This year, Seattle Public Schools contracted with a vendor to supply benchmarks – called mClass Beacon – that match the state's Common Core college and career readiness standards. In the 53 participating schools, the MAP achievement tests will go away for students in Grades 3-9 in order to alleviate concerns about "overtesting."
While classes have begun for students in Grades K-12, the youngest students in Seattle Public Schools are waiting for their first day. Families of preschoolers can click "More" below to find September start dates and times as well as contact information for SPS preschool programs.
As school begins and the nomination window for Advanced Learning services opens, the Advanced Learning Office has initiated several enhancements to benefit Seattle Public Schools families: changing some service and program names and streamlining its series of web pages.
These changes are designed to help the Advanced Learning Office more effectively communicate with families of current and potential advanced learners. Strengthening school, family and community engagement is the third goal of the District's five-year Strategic Plan.
The Advanced Learning nomination window for eligibility testing opened Sept. 1, with an information packet, including required forms, available for download. The parent permission form deadline for eligibility testing is Oct. 2.
All Seattle Public School students in grades K–12 will be able to access their personal email accounts from District computers beginning this fall. This change comes at the request of District principals with approval of senior leadership.
Seattle Public Schools recently sent letters to parents/guardians at Title I schools telling them their school has failed to meet the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. While this news may raise concerns, it does not mean these schools have suddenly had a change in performance. In fact, most schools continue to show improvement in percentage of students meeting the standards in reading and math for their grades.
Seattle Public Schools is grateful for each parent and community member who contributes to the success of students. We have thousands of volunteers who work in a variety of capacities in Seattle Public Schools.
If you are interested in volunteering visit, "Volunteering at SPS" to read the Volunteer Handbook and access the required online course, along with other forms.
A selection of news articles and online coverage featuring Seattle Public Schools are posted in the News Coverage Archive


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The strangest love
|Lydia. A photographer. Having fun with gifs.
My interests change so often I'm not even sure which to name. As for my big crushes - previously I was infatuated with Sherlock (BBC), k-pop, Suits and (oh, gasp!) Harry Potter :) I adore Stephen Colbert and Jillian Michaels.
Welcome to my happy little world :)
P.S. - Here's my silly blog with caps, another blog with lots of random pictures and one more with pics of nature. Yay! :)
#reminder that i never got over this
I wish Shawn was the one that saved her but I like lassies affection for her
Maggie Lawson should've gotten an emmy for these scenes. she was absolutely amazing. plus, she's scared of heights!!...
Hands down favorite episode of Psych. That whole arc…

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In his letter to the Romans Paul emphasizes the important role preaching plays in God's plan of salvation. In chapter 10 verse 14 he writes, "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent?"
Mid-America Reformed Seminary believes the ministry of the preaching and teaching of the Word and the administration of the sacraments is the primary means God uses to call people to himself and change them from one degree of glory to another. Since the vitality of Christ's church is linked to the faithful proclamation of the gospel, Mid-America's emphasis is training in the high calling of preaching and teaching God's word in all its fullness. The faculty, staff and students at Mid-America take the task of training for the gospel ministry very seriously. We believe that future generations of God's people depend on it.
Paul asks, "And how can they preach unless they are sent?" This is not a rhetorical question. Preparing men for the gospel ministry is not done in a vacuum. Paul writes the young preacher, Timothy, "You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others." (2 Timothy 2:1-2) We rely on the faithful financial support of those who partner with us in entrusting God's Word to reliable men who are qualified to preach and teach.
Gifts to Mid-America Reformed Seminary provide financial aid to students preparing for the gospel ministry. They support the faculty and staff in their work of training reliable men. They provide financial resources for the development and operation of the Seminary's buildings and grounds. They encourage foundation and corporate donor support of the Seminary. They may also produce tax benefits for the donor, retirement income now, and a reduction in estate taxes later. Mid-America can simplify giving through automatic payments by submitting a Debit Authorization Form to our office.
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Bulletin Board: Frogtown Neighborhood Dodgeball League signing up members
Submitted by Michael World of the Dodgeball Society Catch the fun and join a Dodgeball league today. Frogtown Thursday Night league begins August 28th. Teams are co-ed and play with no-sting rubber balls to the best/worst music of all times. Bust out the spandex and join ... Read More »
Bulletin Board: Food Forward Puts their Best Fruit Forward to Fight Hunger in the Eastside
In backyards across the Eastside, orange globes hang suspended in the air in batches—absorbing the all warmth and sweetness of the SoCal sun. They weigh down the strongest of branches, tugging at las ramas with the sheer weight of their hundreds of combined pounds. What is ... Read More »
Bulletin Board: Atwater Village council looking for welcome sign ideas
Submitted by Sergio Atwater, Village Neighborhood Council Do you have any ideas for a "Welcome to Atwater Village" sign? Well, the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Outreach and Communications Committee would like to hear it. We've invited Brett Goldstone, the world renowned artist that designed the various ... Read More »
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A Port Charlotte man being sought in connection with a bank robbery has turned himself in.
Eli Cummings Rogers, 40, was booked into the Charlotte County Jail early Saturday. He is being held without bond.
According to a Charlotte County Sheriff's Office report a warrant was issued for the suspect's arrest on bank robbery charges on Friday after several tips came in identifying him as the man who robbed a Port Charlotte bank on Tuesday,
Surveillance pictures from the bank were released through the media on Thursday. At the time of the crime Rogers had some hair but investigators say he shaved it to avoid detection.
Deputies responded to the C1 Bank at 1950 Tamiami Trail on Tuesday just before 12:30 p.m. in response to a robbery call. Rogers allegedly entered the bank wearing blue jeans and a gray long-sleeved t-shirt.
He walked up to the counter and demanded cash from a teller. A perimeter was set up around the bank but the suspect managed to escape.
Rogers has one prior arrest in Charlotte County for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license. He was arrested by deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office on a disturbing the peace charge in 2008.
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Written on the Body
by Jeanette Winterson
Written on the Body
by Author Name Jeanette Winterson
- Book details for title
- List Price: €11.35
- Format: Paperback, 198 x 129 x 13mm, 192pp
- Publication date: 02 Sep 1993
- Publisher: Vintage
Written on the Body is a secret code only visible in certain lights: the accumulation of a lifetime gather there. In places the palimpsest is so heavily worked that the letters feel like braille. I like to keep my body rolled away from prying eyes, never unfold too much, tell the whole story. I didn't know that Louise would have reading hands. She has translated me into her own book.
"Winterson's novels are about exploding our complacent notions of the real, breaking down received ideas of gender, time and space... John Donne wrote, "Love...makes one little room, as everywhere." Winterson's novel arrives at a similar affirmation" Time Out "An ambitious work, at once a love story and a philosophical meditation on the body...the result is a work that is consistently revelatory about the phenomenon of love" New York Times Book Review "This book is a deep sensual plunge, a worship of the body, inside and out" Guardian


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Stripes is one of the trends seen on runways for women and men. This is a staple for any men's wardrobe – what guy doesn't own a striped shirt? There's nothing at all wrong with that..but this spring, you can try to add stripes to your work wardrobe in some other ways, like through accessories like the Orvis watches. If you wear a tie to work, I definitely recommend you get a striped tie – those were seen a lot on the spring 2013 runways. I'm loving this turquoise Michael Bastian tie.
Brooks Brothers BrooksCool dress shirt
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The Study Louvre Alliance for the Forum d'Avignon, "Reasons to hope from creators and creation", by Bertrand Moineau.
Video of Gilles Porte, Portraits/Autoportraits
The Study Bain for the Forum d'Avignon "The Seven Year Itch : Imagination and passing on, creating values?", by Patrick Béhar
Tishani Doshi and Markus Schmidt, a meeting at the Forum d'Avignon 2011, an artistic performance in 2012.
The study Atelier BNP Paribas for the Forum d'Avignon "The digital generations and culture", with Philippe Torrès.
Free concert of Etienne de Crécy at the Opera Theâtre of Avignon
The age of curation : From abundance to discovery
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Recently the voices in our communities calling for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform have developed from a shout into a roar.
Between protests and prayer vigils, our message has been clear: Delay is unacceptable. Now is the moment to renew the promise of America, correcting our fragmented immigration system, ensuring a pathway to citizenship for millions of people.
Our message on immigration reform is resonating for two important reasons: First, comprehensive immigration reform will help rectify many of our most pressing policy challenges. Second, and perhaps more important, is the deep belief inherent in the American story that our country is a land of opportunity, renewed by new ideas and innovation.
Common-sense immigration reform would help preserve vital programs like Social Security and Medicare, as well as strengthen our national security and help businesses create the next wave of solid employment opportunities. Smart immigration reform presents a solution that helps families by lowering the national debt, strengthening local industries and increasing overall workplace productivity.
As we consider these contingencies, Americans are truly hungry for leaders who will correct our faulty immigration system because we know the story of immigration in our country is the story of American values: hard work, freedom from oppression and a fair chance at opportunity for all. We have a special obligation to disregard partisan politics that seek to derail comprehensive immigration reform and continue to push forward. We must do this because we know firsthand, from our own personal stories, that fixing our immigration system holds the key to economic growth and opportunity for all across this great nation.
Today it is ever so important to recall the history of America and the great role immigrants have played in crafting our nation's prodigious landscape. We must remember the values that define our status as Americans — opportunity, freedom from persecution and equality, using those values to craft the future of our immigration policies. These are the values that bind us as Americans; it is the message we believe in.
As we continue on this journey, I look forward to working alongside you as we push forward to ensure those in Washington do not ignore our message this fall.
Joe Garcia, congressman, Miami


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06 September 2010
Musical Match: Deadly Angel Crush
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Awesome - what a perfect match!ReplyDelete
I love that song! It had been a while since I'd last heard it too... totally jamming right now.ReplyDelete
I haven't read Fallen yet, but love that song (and the movie). That entire soundtrack is fabulous. My dh "borrowed" my copy when we started dating (8 years ago) and never gave it back LOL I'm pretty sure it's sitting in his CD changer right now. I always listen to it when I drive his car instead of mine.ReplyDelete
Nely: ;) Yah!ReplyDelete
Christie: Nice! At least we know dh has good taste ;)
The song is fantastic! This is the first time I've heard it and I'm jamming just like Nely hehe. Perfect match for Fallen. Can't wait to read what happens next in Torment! =)ReplyDelete
That is a great match! I'm so excited for Torment!ReplyDelete
Cool meme! I'm sure I'd be able to appreciate the song a bit more if I'd read the book. One day, one day!ReplyDelete
Perfect song pick! Or at least, I assume, as I still haven't read the book.ReplyDelete
I remember the song, though!
Bere: Really? I love that I introduced you to a new song. You are always showing me great new songs.ReplyDelete
Cari: OMG me neither!
Emidy: Ahhhh *hugs*
Briz: :)
Oh how I love Garbage! One of my favorites from my high school years. And I LOVE Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet, well anything by him is classic really. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! :o)ReplyDelete
Eeee! awesome choice!ReplyDelete
Wow...from everything I've heard about this one, you are so right...matches perfectly!ReplyDelete
You know I love a good music & book post :)ReplyDelete
I love love love this song! Great pick!
1stDaughter; *high five* Me too! I LOVE that entire album :)ReplyDelete
Tipsy: YAH :)
Gmr: Thanks :)
Alita: Thanks sweet pea :)
The song isn't my kind but the lyrics does a close approximation to Fallen, I think...ReplyDelete
Cherry: Thanks :) Did you ever review Fallen?ReplyDelete
<33 Garbage!! Hope u enjoy FallenReplyDelete


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Jamm, formerly Bar Lorca, renamed an renovated in 2005 is a Brixton club.
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Felix B (Basement Jaxx), Carnao Beats - presented by NU House X The Little Festival
Sat, 11 Oct 2014
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Jungle Splash presents We Love Jungle Part 2
Sat, 18 Oct 2014
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Shut That Sh*t Down - Fabio, Grooverider, Randall, JJ Frost, Bryan Gee, Ray Keith
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Business Process?
Yes, Business Process.
You know all those things you do that make your business your business—and succeed? Everything was on track when you started out, but as you became more successful you created so many different business processes you probably forgot about half of what you were thinking. And then you hired other people.
And you trust them to keep getting things done, but deep down inside you've been worried that things are falling through the cracks because all the amazing stuff you invented—your business processes—have been getting done in pieces instead of the way you designed them. The Right Way.
Want to get things on track again? Talk to The Answer Guy about the ways we get your business back where you wanted it to be and how we'll make you more successful than ever.


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Spirit Video Contest Deadline Approaching
For Immediate Release: (November 16, 2012)
Fans Will Have Their Chance To Submit Spirit Videos, Winners Played In-Game
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The deadline for fans to submit spirit videos in advance of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA is fast approaching.
As part of an expanded Social Media presence around America's greatest rivalry, fans will be able to be involved in ways never before possible.
Fans have until Nov. 28 to submit their spirit videos with the preferred method being a YouTube link. Fans will then vote and help select a winner for both Army and Navy. The winning video from each academy will then be played on the videoboard during the game at Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 8.
Those wishing to submit Navy videos need to send a YouTube link to email@example.com.
Those videos supporting Army can be submitted via a YouTube link to firstname.lastname@example.com or send a .mp4, .mov or .wmv formatted attachment to the same email address.
Each academy will pick three finalists. Those six videos will then be showcased on the Army-Navy Game Facebook page (ArmyNavyFootballGame). Fans will then vote on Facebook to choose the winner.
The winning videos will receive two tickets to this year's Army-Navy Game, two pregame on-field passes and a parking pass.
Click here to check out spirit video submissions thus far!
Army-Navy Social Media
Hashtag: #ArmyNavy
Twitter: @Army_Navy_Game
Facebook: ArmyNavyFootballGame
Tumblr: ArmyNavyGame
Instagram: ArmyNavyGame
Pinterest: ArmyNavyFB
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Cook's Brut Imperial 1.5Ltr$20.44Cook's Extra Dry 1.5Ltr$20.44Cook's Extra Dry NV 750ml$10.74
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The careful blending of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietal grapes has long been the secret to the success of the famous sparkling wines of the Champagne region. The wines of this region have gone down in history as the finest example of France's sparkling produce, and the methods of processing the grapes in this region have been imitated in almost every wine producing country in the world. There are actually seven different grape varietals allowed to be included in a Champagne sparkling wine, although grape varietals such as Pinot Blanc, Arbanne and Pinot Gris are used less and less commonly in its production. Whilst the Chardonnay varietal grapes offer their distinctive biscuit flavor and wonderful astringency, it is the Pinot Noir grapes (most commonly used for producing beautifully light red wines) which give the Champagne wines their length and backbone.
California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.
Whilst there are several strains of native grape varietals in the United States, it was the introduction of the European species which prompted the country to begin producing wines on a large scale. Over the past few centuries, experimentation and cross-breeding has produced great successes in regards to the quality and suitability of the fruit grown in states such as California, Oregon, Washington and New York, and the past few decades have seen New World wines from the United States reach much higher standards. Arguably the finest United States wines have always come out of California, where the climate and terrroir is most suitable for fine wine production. The masterful blending of classic grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, amongst others including Syrah and Chardonnay, have had world beating results in recent years, prompting many to suggest that there has never been a better time for buying and drinking United States wines.


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Bar Verde – Nordstrom Americana
- Address:
102 Caruso Avenue
Glendale, CA 91210Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Bar Verde – Nordstrom Americana
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-glendale-ga
- Phone: 8186647005x
- Hours of Operation:
Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm; Friday and Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Sunday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Wine Bar, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Matt MacKay
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Special Events: Please contact General Manager, Hiro Christoph, at firstname.lastname@example.com for your special event needs.
A word from Bar Verde – Nordstrom Americana
Bar Verde is a full service restaurant and bar that embraces a farm-to-table philosophy by using produce and proteins that are fresh, seasonal and local. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with extended evening hours. Customers are able to dine from a seasonally driven menu that changes four times a year, by season. A full bar at the entrance of the restaurant offers a compelling selection of wine, specialty cocktails, beer and a dedicated menu of small plates.Continued
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- Food4.5Service4.5
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
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- I think NOT!OpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 8/14/2014The mini tacos were good. what we paid for them, I could of bought 13 tacos at "Del Taco". My entre, Baby chick breast with some strands of, "Poor Angle must of been its last trans of pasta. Oh well, If you are in a diet, or not hungry go for it. Restroom! WHAT restroom? you have to walk a tenth of a mile if you want to go. REALLY!Special Features:
- EspressoGeorgioVIPDined on 8/8/2014As I said before they don't have espresso in the bar verde, I'm not going their till I find out they are serving espresso ?Special Features:
- An experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/3/2014The menu is great, the service is fantastic, and the ambiance is beautiful. They have the most amazing food. Everyone at the table had their Strawberry Ginger Lemonade Spritzer to drink and it was very tasty, not too sweet and not too tangy. We also had calamari for starters and it's perfectly cooked. The sauce was just the right amount of sweet and the peppers just make it pop. The burgers we ordered were perfectly cooked, seasoned well and looked very appetizing. The black cod just melts in your mouth! And the chicken with prosciutto that I had was divine! I couldn't get enough! I think one of the stars of their menu is the tuna poke. Fresh tuna and the sea weed that came with it was phenomenal, especially with the sesame chips!Special Features:
- Delicious Food!!!Samik81Dined on 7/25/2014The jerk chicken, tomato ricatta and eggplant jar, the blue berry martini...ALL of it amazing!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice fresh saladEnriqueVIPDined on 7/25/2014Good service, menu not too wide but ok. food quality very good on the healthy sideSpecial Features:
- CruiseNightBoundfairboundDined on 7/19/2014The food was delicious. Many choices on menu. Sat on balcony with view to Glendale's Americana. Service was excellent, we were checked on often. In fact, our server noticed our table was a bit wobbly and fixed it without our even mentioning it to them. It was nice that they take Nordstrom gift cards as payment.Special Features:
- Just okOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 7/18/2014Everything was just ok...probably won't be back unless I'm shopping at the Americana and hungry and the wait everywhere is really longI would recommend this to a friend.
- MiraMiraVIPDined on 7/18/2014Place is so lovely.One of the best salads i ever had. Coming back for sure to try more dishes!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 14 reviews are from the Bar Verde – Nordstrom Americana reviews archive.
- love this placeVeryHappyDinerDined on 5/11/2014it's a best kept secret for americana visitors. being inside of Nordstrom's it's not in your face, so people just don't know until you try it, but it's phenomenal. food is great. service excellent. drinks really good. and above the noise and crowds of shoppers. relax and enjoy the show.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tasty and Imaginative FoodCleanYourPlateDined on 4/23/2014The many enticing dishes in their lunch menu made it difficult to pick just one. A couple of us ordered the excellent Bar Verde Burger, which was very juicy and tasty. Others had the soup of the day, the salmon entrée, the chicken salad, and the mushroom pizza. Everyone was very pleased with the delicious food and the comfortable atmosphere of dining on the outdoor deck. The service was very good. The special treat was the Spicy Mexican Chocolate Cake, which three of us ordered and really enjoyed. It was unusual to have chocolate cake with a spicy (but not overwhelming) kick balanced by the delicious ice cream it came with. We're definitely going back to Bar Verde.Special Features:
- Best kept secretVeryHappyDinerDined on 4/19/2014people stand in line and wait for over an hour for cheesecake factory and right down the walk and upstairs in nordstroms is a much better restaurant. the cocktails are great. the food reasonable and delicious, and the service is excellent. it's quiet and relaxing and right above the action of the main plaza. it's a great place anytime.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Chicken tacos worth writing aboutAmorFood61VIPDined on 3/9/2014A great get away unless the Americana is packed. Crafted cocktails are unusual, in a good way. The Nor'easter is an great improvement on Moscow Mule. And yes, chicken tacos with lime and cilantro are great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good foodGeorgioVIPDined on 3/1/2014the food was excellent, and the service too, the ambiance was not that greatSpecial Features:
- Good foodFoodieVIPDined on 2/16/2014We love their chicken breast with prosciutto & sage. The flavor was deep & rich. They have great kids' menu & reasonably priced. My friend didn't like her angel hair chicken pasta. It was too much of tomato taste. Their service is good & friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First and likely last timeTrynewplacesDined on 12/21/2013We had to ask for bread when other tables around received. Dinner plates brought out at different times causing us to wait until everyone received their plates. Portions are really small for the price.
- New addition to Glendale!DsinagaDined on 10/3/2013Had a great meal here! Love the fact that the food is locally and organically sourced. Menu was fresh and inspired. The wait staff couldn't have been nicer-we were comped an extra side dish because I had enquired about it but decided on another one instead. New to Glendale and hope that people will support it as we need more restaurants of this caliber here. You can also go shopping at the Nordstrom's after your meal :)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The food was delicious. MyNickyDined on 9/29/2013The food was delicious. My only complaint is the portions were really too small. As is too often the case with restaurants that offer really good food, the portions are too small. My friend ordered a chicken salad. She was very disappointed because there were very few greens. For $15 per salad, they could be more generous. Also, I saw diners being served salmon. It was a really small piece of salmon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeliciousSavydinerDined on 9/29/2013We enjoyed our lunch very much. The ambience takes you out if the shopping frenzy. Once you are in the Resturant you forget your in Nordstroms just for a little while! Farm to table done in a creative way, Fresh quality food that is truly delicious. Worth every penny and every bite!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice when shoppingAmorFood61VIPDined on 9/28/2013It's a nice get away from shopping at the Americana. Tasty. Nice deck with view.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mixed meal at Bar VerdeNtinoVIPDined on 9/28/2013While the food was excellent, the service was not. We waited 15 minutes before we were acknowledged and then the service was uneven after that. The staff (including the manager, who did not pick up on the fact that we were just sitting at our table, without water or menus. The restaurant was not that busy, as we ate at 5:30 PM) needs much better training to serve the guests. We thoroughly enjoyed our food however, so we will give Bar Verde another chance, but the service had better pick up, especially at these prices, or we won't be coming back.Special Features:
- A new place to eat in GlendaleCulasaVIPDined on 9/21/2013Good food, great service, and nice new addition at the Americana. I just don't like have to walk thru Nordstroms then up to the third floor to enter the restaurant. Lazy me.Special Features:
- Opening weekend lunchLunchieDined on 9/21/2013Had lunch on the opening weekend. Good flatbreads. Another decent option at Americana for lunch. Wait staff friendly and helpful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Defreitas was arrested on Thursday at his residence without incidence.
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Trooper D.C. Myer was patrolling the highway just after 1 a.m. when he saw a vehicle driving north in the southbound lane, between exits 7 and 8.
Myer positioned his cruiser to force the wrong-way driver off the highway and onto Exit 8. He then stopped the vehicle on Somerset Parkway, west of the turnpike, and after a brief investigation arrested the driver, identified as David Smith, 44, of Nashua.
Smith was taken to state police Troop B barracks in Bedford where he was booked for DWI.
What's next: Smith is to be arraigned March 20 in 9th Circuit Court, Nashua District Division.
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To help ease their fund-raising woes, John McCain's campaign has devised a new system to increase the maximum amount an individual can donate to the unofficial Republican nominee's election efforts. The new structure allows up to $70,000 in individual contributions by channeling the money into different McCain-centric funds. It also happens to be illegal, which is nothing new for McCain's 2008 campaign. But as usual, nothing will be done about him breaking federal election laws.
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The economics of renewable energy expansion in rural Sub-Saharan Africa
AbstractAccelerating development in Sub-Saharan Africa will require massive expansion of access to electricity -- currently reaching only about one-third of households. This paper explores how essential economic development might be reconciled with the need to keep carbon emissions in check. The authors develop a geographically explicit framework and use spatial modeling and cost estimates from recent engineering studies to determine where stand-alone renewable energy generation is a cost effective alternative to centralized grid supply. The results suggest that decentralized renewable energy will likely play an important role in expanding rural energy access. But it will be the lowest cost option for a minority of households in Africa, even when likely cost reductions over the next 20 years are considered. Decentralized renewables are competitive mostly in remote and rural areas, while grid connected supply dominates denser areas where the majority of households reside. These findings underscore the need to de-carbonize the fuel mix for centralized power generation as it expands in Africa.
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- Deichmann, Uwe & Meisner, Craig & Murray, Siobhan & Wheeler, David, 2011. "The economics of renewable energy expansion in rural Sub-Saharan Africa," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 39(1), pages 215-227, January.
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The best Celestial Events to expect in 2012
2012 is here, what celestial events might we look forward to seeing?
Jan. 4: Quadrantid meteor shower peaks
This meteor shower reaches its peak in the predawn hours of Jan. 4 for eastern North America. The Quadrantid meteor shower is a very short-lived meteor display, whose peak rates only last several hours. The phase of the moon is a bright waxing gibbous, normally prohibitive for viewing any meteor shower, but the moon will set by 3 a.m., leaving the sky dark for a few hours until the first light of dawn; that's when you'll have the best shot at seeing many of these bluish-hued meteors.
From the eastern half of North America, a single observer might count on seeing as many as 50-to-100 "Quads" in a single hour. From the western half of the continent the display will be on the wane by the time the moon sets, with hourly rates probably diminishing to around 25 to 50 meteors.
Feb. 20 to March 12: Best evening apparition of Mercury
In February and March, the "elusive" innermost planet Mercury moves far enough from the glare of the sun to be readily visible soon after sunset. Its appearance will be augmented by two other bright planets (Venus and Jupiter), which also will be visible in the western sky during this same time frame.
Mercury will arrive at its greatest elongation from the sun March 5. It will be quite bright (-1.3-to-0 magnitude) before this date and will fade rapidly to +1.6 magnitude thereafter. Astronomers measure the brightness of objects in terms of magnitude, with lower numbers corresponding to brighter objects.
March 3: Mars arrives at opposition
On March 3, the Earth will be passing Mars as the two planets wheel around the sun in their respective orbits. Because Mars reaches aphelion — its farthest point from the sun — on Feb. 15, this particular opposition will be an unfavorable one. In fact, two days after opposition, Mars will be closest to Earth at a distance of 62.6 million miles.
Compare this with the August 2003 opposition when Mars was only 34.6 million miles away. Nonetheless, even at this unfavorable opposition the fiery-hued Mars will be an imposing naked-eye sight, shining at magnitude -1.2, just a bit dimmer than Sirius, the brightest star, and will be visible in the sky all night long.
March 13: Brilliant "double planet"
The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, team up to make for an eye-catching sight in the western sky soon after sunset. They will be separated by 3 degrees on this evening, Venus passing to the northwest (upper right) of Jupiter and shining nearly eight times brighter than "Big Jupe." Although they will gradually go their separate ways after this date, on March 25 and 26, a crescent moon will pass by, adding additional beauty to this celestial scene.
May 5: Biggest full moon of 2012
The moon turns full at 11:35 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and just 25 minutes later it will arrive at its closest point to the Earth in 2012, at a distance of 221,801 miles. Expect a large range in ocean tides (exceptionally low to exceptionally high) for the next few days. [Photos: 'Supermoon' of 2011]
May 20: Annular eclipse of the sun
The path of annularity for this eclipse starts over eastern China and sweeps northeast across southern and central Japan. The path continues northeast then east, passing just south of Alaska's Aleutian Island chain. The path then turns to the southeast, making landfall in the western United States along the California-Oregon coast. It will pass over central Nevada, southern Utah, northern Arizona, the extreme southwest corner of Colorado and most of New Mexico before coming to an end over northern Texas.
Since the disk of the moon will appear smaller than the disk of the sun, it will create a "penny on nickel" effect, with a fiery ring of sunlight shining around the moon's dark silhouette. Locations that will witness this eerie sight include Eureka and Reading, Calif.; Carson City, Reno and Ely, Nev.; Bryce Canyon in Utah; Arizona's Grand Canyon; Albuquerque and Santa Fe in New Mexico and just prior to sunset for Lubbock, Tex.
A partial eclipse of the sun will be visible over a large swath of the United States and Canada, including Alaska and Hawaii, but no eclipse will be visible near and along the Atlantic Seaboard.
June 4: Partial eclipse of the moon
This partial lunar eclipse favors the Pacific Ocean; Hawaii sees it high in the sky during the middle of its night. Across North America the eclipse takes place between midnight and dawn. The farther east one goes, the closer the time of moonset coincides with the moment that the moon enters the Earth's dark umbral shadow.
In fact, over the Northeastern United States and eastern Canada, the only evidence of this eclipse will be a slight shading on the moon's left edge (the faint penumbral shadow) before moonset. Over the Canadian Maritimes, the moon will set before the eclipse begins. At maximum, more than one-third of the moon's lower portion (37.6-percent) will be immersed in the umbra.
June 5: Rare transit of Venus across the sun
The passage of Venus in front of the sun is among the rarest of astronomical events, rarer even than the return of Halley's Comet every 76 years. Only six transits of Venus are known to have been observed by humans before: in 1639, 1761, 1769, 1874, 1882 and, most recently, in 2004.
The next one will occur in the year 2117. When Venus is in transit across the solar disk, the planet appears as a distinct, albeit tiny, round black spot with a diameter just 1/32nd of the sun. This size is large enough to readily perceive with the naked eye. HOWEVER … prospective observers are warned to take special precautions (as with a solar eclipse) when attempting to view the silhouette of Venus against the blindingly brilliant solar disc.
The beginning of the transit will be visible from all of North America, Greenland, extreme northern and western portions of South America, Hawaii, northern and eastern portions of Asia including Japan, New Guinea, northern and eastern portions of Australia, and New Zealand. The end will be visible over Alaska, all of Asia and Indonesia, Australia, Eastern Europe, the eastern third of Africa, and the island nation of Madagascar.
Aug. 12: Perseid meteor shower
Considered to be among the best of the annual displays thanks to its high rates of up to 90 per hour for a single observer, as well as its reliability. Beloved by summer campers and often discovered by city dwellers who might be spending time in the country under dark starry skies. [10 Perseid Meteor Shower Facts]
Last summer a bright moon wrecked the shower by blotting out many of the fainter streaks, but in 2012 the moon will be three days past last quarter phase on this peak morning – a fat waning crescent presenting only a minor nuisance for prospective observers.
Nov. 13: Total eclipse of the sun
The first total solar eclipse since July 2010. Virtually the entire path of totality falls over water. At the very beginning, the track cuts through Australia's Northern Territory just to the east of Darwin, then across the Gulf of Carpentaria, then through northern Queensland, passing over Cairns and Port Douglas before heading out to sea.
The rest of the eclipse path, including the point of the maximum duration of totality (4 minutes, 2 seconds) is, unfortunately, pretty much wasted by falling over the open waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Dec. 13-14: Geminid meteor shower
If there is one meteor display guaranteed to put on a very entertaining show it is the Geminid meteor shower. Now considered by most meteor experts to be at the top of the list, surpassing in brilliance and reliability even the August Perseids.
Bundle warmly against the winter chill; you can start observing as soon as darkness falls on the evening of Dec. 13 as Gemini starts coming up above the eastern horizon and continue through the rest of the night. Around 2 a.m. when Gemini is almost directly overhead, you might see as many as two meteor sightings per minute … 120 per hour! And the moon is new, meaning that it will not be a factor at all.
Dec. 25: Christmas evening and Jupiter
On Christmas, many will be looking skyward and wondering what that brilliant silvery "star" is hovering just above the waxing gibbous moon. It's not a star (or Santa returning to the North Pole), but the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, serving as a sort of holiday ornament with our nearest neighbor in space to cap off a year of interesting and predictable sky events that we all can enjoy!
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I understand that for white America Marley is nothing more than weed music, but for some of us he's a figure of freedom. Put down the bong and listen to "Brown Soldier" and perhaps you can see why this is offensive. His music is about fighting for survival, not about weed consumption. So, why go there? It would have been just as funny without the Marley reference.
You people are a disgrace to Bob Marley. It is sad how you are so quick to associate Bob Marley with pot/growing pot. He only did it on occasions, and for religious purposes only. The man never even took any botany classes so he would know how to even grow it properly. I turn your show on for the first time...but will never make that mistake ever again. So please don't disrespect Bob like that again please.


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Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts on Thursday, November 21 presented the Sheriff's Medal, which is the highest law enforcement honor that the sheriff can bestow, to Lexington County Detention Center Designated Immigration Officer Kevin Farley and former county Detention Center Sgt. Ronald "Ron" O'Neill, who retired earlier this year. Metts made the presentations during a quarterly employee awards ceremony.
Metts presented the Sheriff's Medal to Farley, 59, of Irmo, in recognition of the 2013 Partnership for Public Safety Award that Farley received from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Farley enforces federal immigration laws at the Detention Center under ICE's supervision.
Farley was honored for going above his normal duties to support ICE's mission, Metts said. Farley was one of only three recipients nationally of the Partnership for Public Safety Award, and Farley was the only correctional officer who received the award from ICE. On February 25, 2008, Metts appointed Farley to serve as a correctional officer at the Detention Center.
"Kevin is a valued member of a strong professional team at the Detention Center," Metts said. "Kevin wants to make sure that everything is done right and that everyone is treated fairly."
Kevin M. Thompson, who serves as an enforcement and removal operations supervisor for ICE in Columbia, said Farley consistently exceeds expectations as a designated immigration officer at the county Detention Center.
"This award is a partnership award, and Kevin's flawless work jumped out at us," Thompson said. "Kevin keeps up with changes in the process and has been fantastic to work with. Kevin personifies the partnerships that we rely upon."
In 2010, the Sheriff's Department signed an agreement with ICE to enforce federal immigration laws at the Detention Center under ICE's supervision, Metts said. ICE provided training for Farley and four other correctional officers who enforce immigration laws at the Detention Center as part of the Section 287(g) Immigration Authority Delegation Program. ICE pays the Sheriff's Department to house inmates who are in ICE's custody at the Detention Center.
Metts also presented the Sheriff's Medal to O'Neill, 55, of Spartanburg, who retired on July 19 as the training officer for the Detention Center. O'Neill served with the Sheriff's Department for more than 31 years.
During his service with the Sheriff's Department, O'Neill received the Sheriff's Department Community Service Award, Major Tactical Operation Contribution Award, Special Achievement Award, Master Marksman Award, Safe Driver Award and Honorable Service Award, Metts said. O'Neill served on the agency's Special Operations and Tactics Team (SWAT) and also served as a driving instructor.
"We will sorely miss Ron's knowledge and experience," Metts said.
During the employee awards ceremony, Metts also presented the Sheriff's Department Meritorious Achievement Award to Kandace "Kay" Wood, 66, of Irmo. Wood retired on July 31 after five years of service as a victim assistance program coordinator. Wood worked with the Sheriff's Department lawyer who prosecutes criminal domestic violence cases.
"Kay demonstrated great creativity in performing her job duties," Metts said. "Kay had a pleasant attitude and a strong willingness to work with other people."
In addition, Metts presented the Sheriff's Department Meritorious Conduct Award to county Detention Center Correctional Officer David Kellogg, 55, of Leesville, who retired on September 21 after more than 13 years of service with the Sheriff's Department. While he served with the Sheriff's Department, Kellogg received the American Red Cross Blood Donor Award and the agency's Honorable Service Award.
"David never complained about any duties that he was assigned to perform," Metts said. "David frequently volunteered to fill in when fellow correctional officers were unable to report for duty to supervise inmates on a 12-hour shift in housing units at the Detention Center."
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Is it possible that Jay Leno is going to leave "The Tonight Show" behind with a bit of grace and class?
I hope so. But that has not been his pattern.
Remember, he stabbed Johnny Carson in the back to get him out of the job. He stabbed his longtime pal, David Letterman, in the back to get the job. He also stabbed Conan O'Brien in the back to regain the job.
And just a couple of weeks ago, Leno joked that he had been backstabbed. He told of how doctors had removed a knife from a man's back. "Imagine that," he said. "The guy had a knife in his back for three years. He must have worked at NBC, too."
That lack of self-awareness is monumental.
It was no surprise when NBC announced that Leno will "retire" in 2014 and Jimmy Fallon will take over "The Tonight Show." Yes, Leno is still in first place in the ratings. But, apparently, the show isn't particularly profitable, in part because of Leno's $15 million annual salary.
Leno got some great publicity last fall for taking a 50 percent pay cut from his previous $30 million a year salary to save "Tonight Show" jobs.
Less publicized was that the staff had not been reduced after it was increased during Leno's ill-fated foray into prime time, and the show reportedly barely breaks even at the current staffing and salary levels because ratings have fallen significantly.
NBC execs are clearly hoping that Fallon will attract a younger audience that advertisers pay to reach. They're trying to head off a challenge from ABC's Jimmy Kimmel, who does well in that demographic.
Leno lovers and Leno himself have declared that unfair. That Leno is being stabbed in the back.
For the sake of argument, let's stipulate that what goes around, comes around.
"Congratulations, Jimmy," Leno said in a statement. "I hope you're as lucky as me and hold on to the job until you're the old guy. If you need me, I'll be at the garage."
Very classy.
But don't forget, Leno went on the air when it was announced that O'Brien was getting "The Tonight Show" and said, "I felt that the timing was right to plan for my successor, and there is no one more qualified than Conan."
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This time, let's hope Leno really means it. Let's hope he retires from TV, makes millions doing stand-up and doesn't try to undercut Fallon to make another comeback. Or let's hope he doesn't try to find another network to take him, which will make him look angry and bitter.
Then, maybe all this late-night fighting will end. Fallon, Kimmel, O'Brien and David Letterman all get along. Kimmel, O'Brien and Letterman obviously don't much care for Leno.
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DVD Drop: Margaret, regained
Margaret -- the long held-up Kenneth Lonergan feature -- arrives on video this week
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So there's this movie by an Oscar-nominated filmmaker. Anna Paquin, Mark Ruffalo, Matt Damon, Allison Janney and Rosemarie DeWitt are in it, along with a few other people you might recognize. Critics raved about it during its very short theatrical run last fall, but unless you were very, very lucky, you didn't get to see it on the big screen. It was gone in a week, yanked by a distributor that seemed determined to bury it.
That film is Margaret. Kenneth Lonergan shot it in 2005, the follow-up to his acclaimed debut You Can Count on Me. He'd spend the next six years trying to get it into theatres. Actually; it was closer to seven; the version released last fall by Fox Searchlight is two-and-a-half hours long, and meets the running-time requirement mandated by Lonergan's contract with the studio. But not until this week, when a 186-minute cut of the film arrives as a bonus DVD with the Blu-ray of the theatrical cut, has Margaret properly reflected its maker's intentions.
Now, movies get bogged down in post-production all the time, and the release of alternate cuts for the home-video market is fairly commonplace these days. (Comedies do it all the time, to amp up the marketing and restore scenes that were cut for theatrical pacing; every Judd Apatow's production seems to have eaten its twin in the editing room.)
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(352) 224-3043
Categories: Movers & Moving Companies, Moving Supplies & Storage Supplies & Equipment
Example: 1256 Martin Street 97202
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