text:
Shop Talk
Style and sample sales, fashion and fun.
Ginny Dunleavy
Michael Kors sues Costco over discount handbag ads
If you're looking for a Michael Kors handbag, don't head to Costco.
Kors is suing the membership-based warehouse after his designer handbags were featured in a Costco advertisement without his permission. According to Women's Wear Daily, Kors is suing based on a Mother's Day email advertisement that showed pictures of Michael Kors handbags at an advertised price of as low as $99. Costco, which...
Read more »H&M to (finally) launch online shopping in August
Since H&M opened their doors to the U.S. in 2000, the Sweden-based, budget-friendly retailer has slacked on allowing fashionistas to enjoy the ease of online shopping, leaving all of us wondering how such a popular company could be so behind on the times. But it seems all it took was a little bit of old-fashioned cyber bullying to get an answer.
After a few false alarms (e-commerce was...
Read more »Miami Swim Week: Take a front row seat with Everything But Water
The hottest Fashion Week of all is coming again-- Miami Swim Week, that is-- with its leggy models, high-fashion bikinis and South Beach after parties, and you can have a front-row seat (from behind your computer screen).
Swim and resortwear retailer Everything But Water has teamed up with Mara Hoffman, L*SPACE, Luli Fama and ViX swimwear to live stream the shows at everythingbutwater.com,...
Read more »New in nails: Polishes with texture
Your nails should be looked at as a fabulous accessory, and these new products are making it easy to dress them up yourself at home.
New 3D nail effects by Sally Hansen give your nails a fur coat of their own. The Fuzzy Coat polish line attempts to put fashion's stylish textures right onto your nails. Fuzzy Coat polish is available in a variety of shades and textures including Fuzz-Sea,...
Read more »Kanye West's A.P.C. collaboration sells out within seconds
Only Kanye West could cause a fashion frenzy and crash a website by releasing a $120 plain white T-shirt.
The style-obsessed hip-hop star's collaboration with minimalist French label A.P.C. launched in the United States at 10 a.m. Sunday, and within mere seconds the collection was sold out and the A.P.C. site was down.
But fear not, Yeezy fans: The site is back up and running, and seven...
Read more »Beauty freebies and a Hamptons fashion show
Now through July 27
Bridal Reflections hosts an Eve of Milady bridal trunk show in Massapequa (3 Broadway, 516-795-2222). A Stephen Yearick evening wear trunk show, July 16-19, and a bridal trunk show by Ines DiSanto, July 18-21, are at the Manhattan salon (260 Fifth Ave., 212-764-3040). On July 19-21, the Jim Hjelm bridesmaids trunk show comes to the Carle Place salon (80 Westbury Ave., 516-742-7788)....
Read more »Justin Tuck, Evander Holyfield play ball for Men's Wearhouse National Suit Drive
Men's Wearhouse has built a name vowing to make you "like the way you look," but in the past six years the company has taken another vow-- to help unemployed men get back into the work force by making employers like the way they look.
"They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression," says Bruce Garber of Men's Wearhouse.
That's why the retailer...
Read more »7 style tips for summer wedding guests from Monte Durham of 'Say Yes to the Dress'
Monte Durham is known for working magic when helping brides find the gown of their dreams on TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress," but he also knows a thing or two about how wedding guests can dress to impress. Don't let your style go stale no matter how many weddings you have to attend this summer. Just follow Durham's seven easy tips (but try not to outshine the bride!)
1. "You don't want...
Read more »Attention VIPs (only): There's a free fashion lending spot in East Hampton
Oh the horror. You're a Hamptons-stationed VIP, celebrity or socialite and you've gotten a last minute invite to a flashy party or a charity event there. You have to make a public appearance and…gasp…you haven't a thing to wear.
That's exactly why Carmen Adriana, 38, a veteran stylist, recently opened Fabinjection in East Hampton where notables can borrow contemporary and designer clothing...
Read more »Banana Republic announces L'Wren Scott holiday collection
Banana Republic has been among the leaders in the designer collaboration craze, with popular collections by Trina Turk and Milly and one by Kate Middleton favorite Issa London coming soon, but the retailer is taking it to a whole new level for the 2013 holiday season with . . . drumroll please . . . L'Wren Scott.
Known for her opulent, exclusive and supremely expensive designs (A recent...
Read more »


text:
Tag Archives: invites
Coming to America
Comments Off
Posted 14 Jul 2011 — by HansCategory Site news, Spotify Tips
Spotify has landed in the US. Finally! A warm welcome to all you new American users. How to get your Spotify invite There is one problem though. If you want to try out Spotify for free you will have to get invited. You can sign up at http://www.spotify.com/uk/coming-to-the-us/ but that may take a while. You […]

subset: commoncrawl


text:
It was really interesting to see the way the swarm went after potentially high draft picks and how others were left alone. Especially when they happened to be at adjacent tables.
One of my tasks yesterday was to give somewhat of a behind-the-scenes look at the media watching the players. I got some tight shots of players to be used, but also pulled back often to show the swarm. Here's an outtake. More to come once the rest of the stories go live.
I shot my first assignment for The San Francisco Chronicle yesterday, covering the NBA draft combine in Chicago. Here's a frame from when the reporter and I got to be in the room as team executives from the Golden State Warriors grilled a prospect during an interview.


text:
- Product Details
Universal Greaseable Bolt Kit (KU02015BK) by Daystar®, 1 Pair, 18 mm - 2.5 x 130 mm. This is a set of replacement bolts designed with grease nipples and holes in the shaft to provide even disbursement of lubrication inside all Daystar bushing areas. Polyurethane construction ensures these bushings will not deteriorate, crack, and sag like OEM parts, ensuring the springs to function in proper alignment for superior ride and handling. Daystar bushings are extremely flexible to absorb vibrations, and will remain highly resistant to road grime, fluid leaks, and salt slush. Limited lifetime warranty.
- Bolt heads feature zerk grease fittings to accept lubrication easily from standard grease guns
- Nylock nuts include built-in nylon fitting to ensure optimum tightness without metal stress
- Superior lubrication is excellent for heavy-duty use
- Eliminates creaks and rattles that result from worn rubber bushings as springs articulate
- Grease gun is also available from Daystar (sold separately)
- Proudly manufactured in the United States
- Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
When you use your pickup or sport utility for off-roading or carrying large amounts of weight, Daystars Greaseable Bolt Kit takes the superior strength of Daystars patented polyurethane bushings and adds the benefit of quick-lube capacity for the bushings. Bolt heads are designed with zerk nipples on the end of each one for easy use with standard grease guns, and their rifle-drilled design provides grease holes along the shaft to allow the lubrication to flow across all areas. Nylon cushioning built in to the top of nuts allows them to be tightened to ideal torque without causing metal stress from over tightening.
Daystar polyurethane bushing construction will not collapse, deform, or crumble the way stock OEM rubber mounts can. Because polyurethane offers the ability to stand up and perform extremely well under extreme temperatures, the bushings will resist degrading after being exposed to road grime, salt, even leaking oils or other vehicle fluids. However your vehicles suspension is laid out, Daystars Greasable Bolt Kit is available in multiple sizes to fit bushing designs for your make and model. Daystar proudly manufactures all components in the United States, and backs them with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
24.16Brand: Daystar Part Number: KU02015BK UPC: 814423015899Founded in 1977 in Arizona, Daystar® Products International has been instrumental in the research, development, and use of polyurethane components for off- and on-road vehicles of all types. The company is known worldwide for the quality and reliability of their lift kits, engine/trans mounts, suspension bushings, protective boots, winch accessories, and other useful interior products. Ensuring quality control remains high is a core company value at DayStar, and all engineering, manufacturing, and quality control functions are unified in one integrated location. Since 2000, all DayStar processes have been certified by the International Organization for Standardization for best business practices, and the level of quality and refinement each set of their products possess truly shows that Daystar is driven by superior design.
Product Reviews (10)Every Customer can leave a review about our service and the product that was purchased. In order to leave your review for your new product, please follow the link in the email you receive after completing your purchase. You can rate appearance, ease of installation, price/value and product quality.
Daystar® KU02015BK - Greaseable Bolt Kit (18 mm - 2.5 x 130 mm)Average Rating: 4.5 of 5APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY(4.5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY(4.5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYDaystar Bump Stop| Posted by Jeffrey F. | (Frederick, MD)This product is well made compared to the stock bump stops on the 2001 Chevy Silverado. The installation is easy, but the only issue that I have is the Daystar bump stops should have been at least 3" tall. It would be nice to see additional heights available.
Was this review helpful for you? YesNo(4)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYLeveling Kit1994 Ford Explorer
| Posted by Derrick D. | (Alpharetta, GA)I just put the kit on my truck it was a easy install if you have the right tools I love the way it rids and looks its a cheap and very easy was to give your truck a new Look and fill! And you can run bigger tiers it give my truck a 4x4 look.
Was this review helpful for you? YesNo(4.5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYGrand Cherokee2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| Posted by Jeff Z. | (Hemingway, SC)It looks good. Went ahead and bought bigger tires. Stock tires look alright but it showed a lot. Bigger tires make it look mean and tough. Install was a easy!
Was this review helpful for you? YesNo(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY - More Accessories
- Product Reviews


text:
Del Mar Online Racing Community
The Del Mar Online Racing Community will be closing its doors for good on December 22, 2013
Meanwhile, share your thoughts and your good-byes with other members on these pages. You can use PMs to get contact information for friends you know only through this community and would like to keep in touch with in the outside world. See you at the races! giants 3 zip today
14 posts • Page 2 of 2 • 1, 2
Re: giants 3 zip todaynow u know why i dont still have my ford pinto
Re: giants 3 zip todayNice call on the Giants, CK!
When in Vegas I'm pretty sure I coulda got 20-1 on the Giants to win the World Series as late as two weeks ago when they were down in their Series with the Cardinals. I wish my Ouiji board worked better.
Re: giants 3 zip todayWell, I'm bummed. Was hoping the Tigers could put up a better show. They beat my beloved Yankees, the least they could do was be impressive.
"And Afleet Alex just ran right by Giacomo like he was standing still!"
Tom Durkin, 2005 Belmont Stakes
Re: giants 3 zip today
Damn. I liked that Pinto. I had just put one new spark plug in it.
14 posts • Page 2 of 2 • 1, 2
Return to Digressions (off-topic) Who is onlineUsers browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests |


text:
And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever (Gen 3:22)
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, [was there] the tree of life, which bare twelve [manner of] fruits, [and] yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree [were] for the healing of the nations (Rev. 22:2)
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal (Matthew 25:46)
Is it possible, based on the text, to tell whether it is the same tree of life is being spoken about here or it's two different trees?
Also, is it possible to tell, based on the texts here, to tell why God didn't want Adam to live eternally?
And why, while God obviously didn't want humans to live eternally right after their fall, yet He is willing to send them either to eternal torments or to eternal living after the judgement?


text:
Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact email@example.com.
First Course Available in November 2013
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The LIMRA LOMA Secure Retirement Institute today announced it has established the Fellow, Secure Retirement Institute (FSRI™) designation.
This innovative, online self-study program is designed to empower individuals and financial services firms who are active in the retirement market. It teaches the retirement business from the perspective of participants, sponsors, advisors and providers, promoting a deeper understanding of these key constituencies and their relationships with one another.
"LIMRA research indicates that there will be $22 trillion in financial assets available for retirement income products by 2020 – creating a more diverse, complex and competitive market," says Kathy Milligan, FLMI, ACS, senior vice president of LOMA's Education and Training Division. "Companies in this market need employees who have the knowledge and skills to support retirement plans and products while delivering effective service and solutions to both customers and advisors."
The LOMA FSRI program provides a comprehensive curriculum for employees in asset management firms, insurance companies, distribution organizations, and recordkeeping companies. It helps employees understand the plans and products they support, the role of those plans and products within a retirement plan, and the complex retirement planning decisions their customers are facing. Employees who undertake the FSRI's three-level program will also understand the role of their jobs within the broader context of their company and the retirement industry as a whole.
The first course, Retirement Marketplace, provides a broad overview of the retirement landscape, examining the types of organizations, products, plans and services that are available. The course also covers retirement income needs and resources; personal and financial risks routinely associated with retirement; and risk management and portfolio management concepts. Retirement Marketplace, the first in the seven-course program, will be available November 2013.
The highly interactive, online course format, which includes integrated non-proctored exams, is as engaging as it is convenient with scenarios and decision-making exercises that enhance the learning experience.
"Many of the existing professional designation programs in retirement are designed for advisors," Milligan continued. "Our own research, and repeated requests from our member companies, indicated a need for a comprehensive, broad-based program to educate employees who develop, administer and support retirement plans and products in companies serving the retirement market."
To learn more about the LOMA FSRI program, please visit www.loma.org/sri.aspx.
About LIMRA LOMA Secure Retirement Institute The LIMRA LOMA Secure Retirement Institute provides comprehensive, unbiased research and education about all aspects within the retirement industry to improve retirement readiness and promote retirement security.
About LOMA
Established in 1924, with 1,200 plus member companies in over 80 countries, LOMA is committed to a business partnership with its world-wide members in the insurance and financial services industry to improve their management and operations through quality employee development, research, information sharing, and related products and services. To find out more about LOMA and the learning opportunities it offers, visit LOMA's Web site at www.loma.org.
©2012 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Al-Assad congratulates Lebanon
More >
Create alert for Bashar al-AssadBashar al-Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday congratulated President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon on the occasion of Lebanon's National Day.
"Syria is keen on the fraternal ties between Syria and Lebanon to be on the level that both peoples want and seek for in a way that accords with the existing historical and social ties," the cable of congratulation said, according to SANA.
President al-Assad, in his own name and in the name of the Syrian people, expressed best wishes to the Lebanese President and people.
Top Headlines
- Assad: North Lebanon becomes real threat to Syria
- Assad: Withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon connected to Mideast peace process
- Syrian President congratulates Chad President
- Lebanon: ''1 million'' people demonstrate in support of Syria
- Assad declares full withdrawal from Lebanon without providing specific dates


text:
Hi all,
I'm already sorting my web-based e-mails into @folders based on GTD methodology. But I must have missed something because there is no reminder of each e-mail in my trusted system. I don't use Outlook for e-mail, only tasks and calendars (long story).
So to get my e-mail-related actions that will take more than 2 minutes (e.g., reply to so-and-so's e-mail with details on XYZ) into my trusted system (instead of having that vague unease in my mind about e-mails to be actioned), do I create a task in Outlook for each one? Or is there a better way to do this?
Thanks in advance,


text:
Michael Sigman: My next-door neighbor flagged me down recently to enthuse that the California State Song brought back memories of childhood hikes in the Alps. I wondered what in the world she was talking about.
Progressive Media Advocates
Copyright © 2013 · Dick Price and Sharon Kyle · Log in


text:
More Recipe Collections
(10 Recipes) Created by LUVROCKNGLITTER
Recipes in this Collection
This pie will knock your socks off! I make it without pie crusts to save LOTS of calories! Recipe makes two pies, eight slices each. A nice Christmas alternative to yet another pumpkin pie! Better texture than pumpkin, and you only need three sweet potatoes for two pies! Submitted by GLOBALJUJU Carbs: 15.5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 101.3
You'll never believe that this creamy rich side dish doesn't have any potatoes! It's also high in protein with 10g per serving! Submitted by NADALIA Carbs: 2.7g | Fat: 11.8g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 10.8g | Calories: 165.5
A treat for when you're craving the taste of pumpkin pie. Submitted by ~PENNY~ Carbs: 17.6g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 7.2g | Calories: 103.8
Submitted by ERICA_RN Carbs: 36.6g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 192.4
This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it! Submitted by SP_STEPF Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 65.9
Lean and versatile, this recipe is the little black dress of your healthy recipe arsenal. Cook this roast on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. We used no salt, just pepper for a truly flavorful roast. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 0.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 28.7g | Calories: 191.2
This roast is delicious and melts in your mouth and best of all, it does not have too many calories! I usually serve this with a side of grilled veggies. Submitted by MADI-EMMA Carbs: 7g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 39.9g | Calories: 268.3
A favorite at Christmas, this is great for dinner and leftovers. Carbs: 26.2g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 166.8
This an easy, affordable recipe that will impress your guests. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 41g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 4g | Calories: 215.4
This simple and delicious appetizer is very festive--red and green for the holidays. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 3.6g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 41.4


text:
Just downloaded UP4 on LMDE and decided to use Cinnamon as my default desktop. So far, it looks pretty good, but there is one minor annoyance that I have the hardest time finding a solution for.
Every time I am downloading a file (anything, regardless of the file extension) and want to open it with a right click of the mouse, I get this annoying message that states "This link needs to be opened with an application." and then "Send to: Choose application"
Previously, with Gnome 2 and UP3, this never happened. All I did was to right lick and the default folder (Downloads) was opened. At first, I thought that i was just my box, but when I updated another computer, the same thing happened.
Update: When I removed Firefox and installed Iceweasel, this problem no longer exists. However, since Firefox is being shipped by default, I think there should be a fix for this.
How do I get this back to my default, so I don't see this message again? the machine I am running this on is a Dell Latitude E6400
Any help with this is greatly appreciated.


text:
Be careful when reading these reviews and the reviews to the Best Western next door. They seemed to be mixed up. This review is for the Non-Best Western Rory and Ryan Inn. This was a well managed property, but the rooms were showing their age and had basic furnishings. If you need large rooms, this is a good choice. For... More
- Also Known As:
- Rory And Ryan Hotel Hines
- Rory And Ryan Hotel
- Best Western Hines
- Hines Best Western
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- We are an independent family owned hotel in beautiful Southern/Central Oregon. The Rory and Ryan Inn is partners with the Best Western Rory and Ryan Inn with in walking distance, but remains independent. We offer 51 rooms, cable TV, HBO, WiFi, complimentary continental breakfast, heated pool/spa, RV/Truck parking. Rory & Ryan Inn is located in Hines/Burns, Oregon and offers many attractions for the outdoor enthusiast. Our location offers easy access to many recreational sites in the area including the Steens Mountains, Malheur Bird Refuge and Ochocco National Forest. We are the central point for the popular annual John Schariff Migratory Bird Festival. Guests staying at Rory & Ryan Inn will have convenient access to a variety of activities including golf, Old Camp Casino, dining and shopping in cozy downtown Hines/Burns. ... more less
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Orbitz, Booking.com, Expedia, Cheap Tickets, Travelocity, Priceline, Hotels.com, Venere and Tingo so you can book your Rory and Ryan Inn reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.


text:
Browse our mobile site for the best experience on your device.
Houston's Official At-Work Station
Listen to SUNNY 99.1
Follow @sunny99houston
Sunny Faces
Dana Tyson (5-11 a.m.)
Jay Rodriguez (5-9 a.m.)
Robin Rock (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Rick Lovett (3-7 p.m.)
Delilah (7 p.m. -Midnight)
Bruce Scott (Midnight - 5 a.m.)
JT (weekends)
Anthony Chase (weekends)
Howard Reynolds (weekends)
Marc Sherman (weekends)
Joel Osteen (Sun. 8 - 8:30 a.m.)
Sunny Life
Weird Stuff
Treasure Chest
Audio Player Help
Houston Concerts
New Artists
Listen on Your Phone, iPad
SUNNY Around Town
Entertainment News
Best Houston Gas Prices
SUNNY Photos
SUNNY Newsletter
E-mail & Phones
Houston P.A.
Advertise on SUNNY
Get Our Newsletter
Submit Community News
Update Your User Profile
Official Rules
Did You Win a Prize?
Mario Biondi
Mario Biondi
Original Release Date: January 22, 2013
Track Listing
1. Intro: Ladies and Gentlemen Introducing Mario Biondi
2. Shine On
3. Come to Me
4. What Have You Done to Me
5. Woman Woman
6. Never Stop
7. Deep Space
8. Catch the Sunshine
9. La Voglia La Pazzia L'idea
10. Light to the World
11. Girl Blue
12. I Can't Read Your Mind
13. There's No One Like You
14. Lowdown
15. Outro
Al Jarreau: Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Kenny Rankin: Composer
Wayne Hernandez: Vocals (Background)
Chris Ballin: Vocals (Background)
Bud Beadle: Flute, Sax (Baritone)
Richard Bull: Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Bongos, Composer, Conga, Drums, Keyboards, Timbales, Triangle, Cowbell, Percussion Programming, Additional Production
Chaka Khan: Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Patrick Clahar: Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Soloist
Julian Crampton: Bass
Mitch Dalton: Guitar (Acoustic)
Sid Gauld: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Brass Arrangement
Taylor Graves: Keyboards
Paul Greenwood: Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Graham Harvey: Keyboards
Nigel Hitchcock: Sax (Alto), Soloist
James Taylor: Organ
Jan Kincaid: Composer
Ian Kirkham: Sax (Alto), Soloist
Neville Malcolm: Bass, Bass (Acoustic), Bass (Upright)
Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick: Guitar, Arranger, Composer, Sound Effects, Vocals (Background), Producer, Speech/Speaker/Speaking Part, Brass Arrangement
Jim Mullen: Guitar
David Paich: Composer
Kevin Robinson: Trumpet, Arranger, Flugelhorn, Brass Arrangement
Richard Rudolph: Composer
Kenny Thomas: Vocals (Background)
Fayyaz Virji: Trombone
Stevie Wonder: Composer
Yvonne Wright: Composer
Stuart Zender: Bass
Dermot Crehan: Violin
Simon Hale: Conductor, String Arrangements
Andrew Ross: Flute, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor)
Leon Ware: Percussion, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Producer
Patrick Kiernan: Violin
Bruce White: Viola
Thomas Dyani: Percussion
Guido Harari: Photography
Ian Humphries: Violin
Dan Carpenter: Trumpet
Richard Henry: Trombone (Bass)
Ronnie Johnson: Guitar, Soloist
Lorraine Cato: Vocals (Background)
Omar Lye-Fook: Composer, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
William Scaggs: Composer
Everton Nelson: Violin
Alessandro Jumbo Manfredini: Artwork
Tony Momrelle: Vocals (Background)
Emlyn Singleton: Violin
Marco Bianchi: Composer
Nick Barr: Viola
Daniele Scannapieco: Sax (Tenor)
Giovanni Amato: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Soloist
Bosco d'Olivera: Percussion, Triangle, Caxixi, Drums (Snare), Shells, Cabassa, Cuica, Shaker, Wood Block, Hi Hat
Gerry "The Gov" Brown: Engineer
Dominic Glover: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Brass Arrangement
Joy Rose: Vocals (Background)
Chris Worsey: Cello
Massimo Greco: Composer
Finn Peters: Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Richard George: Violin
Pete Hanson: Violin
Natalia Bonner: Violin
Gillon Cameron: Violin
Francesco Mendolia: Drums
Jaime Anderson: Sax (Tenor)
Raffaele Scoccia: Composer
Reiad Chibah: Viola
Gianfranco Campagnoli: Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Lorenzo Tucci: Drums
Tommaso Scannapieco: Bass
Vicci Wardman: Viola
Pete Ray Biggin: Drums
Trevor Mires: Trombone, Brass Arrangement
Dave Daniels: Cello
Vanessa Haynes: Vocals (Background)
Mario Biondi: Composer, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Producer, Whistle
Ski Oakenfull: Piano, Piano (Electric)
Emil Chakalov: Violin
Tom Pigott-Smith: Violin
Jonathan Evans-Jones: Violin
Luca Florian: Conga
Daniel Richards: Composer
Mo Hausler: Drums, Engineer, Mixing, Percussion Programming
Claudio Filippini: Piano
Dominic Oakenfull: Composer, Keyboards
Matt Cooper: Organ, Dulcimer, Synthesizer, Piano, Celeste, Composer, Glockenspiel, Harpsichord, Keyboards, Marimba, Piano (Electric), Clavinet, Vibraphone, Talk Box, Piano (Grand)
Giuseppe di Benedetto: Trombone
Nichol Thomson: Trombone
Samantha Iorio: Vocals (Background)
Alistair White: Trombone
Jo�o Caetano: Percussion, Bongos, Conga, Tambourine, Triangle, Shaker, Vocal Effect
Richard Beesley: Sax (Baritone)
Mo Brandis: Vocals (Background)
Jack Seigel: Composer
Jamie Anderson: Sax (Tenor)
Davide Florio: Composer


text:
Holds recipient of the message.
A String value.
object.To [= value]
The To Property syntax has these parts:
To property will internally scan headers and search for 'To' header, and return its information to you. Before it does that, it will decode the value if UNICODE was used so that you get printable expression in your applications.
When you set this property, it will overwrite 'To' header.
Your browser does not support iframes.


text:
A collection of news and information related to Mike Rizzo published by this site and its partners.
Top Mike Rizzo Articles
Displaying items 67-77
Angels GM on C.J. Wilson pursuit: 'You can't have enough pitching'
Story | Nov 14, 2011 | 9:33 PMSluggers such as Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder are apparently out of their price range, but that doesn't mean the Angels, who outscored opponents by a slim 667-633 margin last season, can't improve their run differential in 2012. That was...... -
With Werth, Nationals hope to start winning more
Story | Mar 30, 2011 | 6:28 AMWASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals are tired of losing. With the last two No. 1 overall draft picks — Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper — in the organization, along with $126 million man Jayson Werth, third baseman Ryan... -
Nats trade Morgan to Brewers
Story | Mar 30, 2011 | 6:30 AMVIERA, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals traded hot-tempered outfielder Nyjer Morgan to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday for minor league infielder Cutter Dykstra and cash. Dykstra is the son of former major leaguer Lenny Dykstra. The trade came... -
Jim Riggleman Resigns as Nationals Manager
Riggleman quits after Nats sweep Mariners
Story | Jun 23, 2011 | 5:57 PMJust when the Washington Nationals were showing signs of success and stability, and just as the players were starting to talk about the growing respect for the franchise around the league, along came the surprise announcement that manager Jim Riggleman... -
Riggleman resigns, shocking Nationals
Story | Jun 24, 2011Joy swelled through every corner of Nationals Park late Thursday afternoon after a landmark victory by the winningest Washington Nationals team in six years. But before the announced 21,161 could reach the exits, and the players could change into their... -
Nats put McLaren in charge; Ex-O's manager Johnson might be target
Story | Jun 23, 2011 | 10:45 PMThe Washington Nationals' team plane arrived in Chicago on Thursday evening carrying baseball's hottest team and its oddest situation. The Nationals have surged to their first winning record in June since 2005, their inaugural season, on the... -
Former Oriole Davey Johnson reaches agreement in principle to manage Nats
White Sox pitching shuts down Nationals
Story | Jun 25, 2011 | 6:28 PMJake Peavy gave the Chicago White Sox a boost in his first career relief appearance. Peavy struck out seven in four dominant innings, combining with three other pitchers for a two-hitter and the White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 3-0 Saturday.... -
Johnson agrees to manage Nationals
Story | Jun 25, 2011 | 9:34 PMDavey Johnson, a former Orioles manager and player, will become the next manager of the Washington Nationals and will manage them at least through the 2011 season, general manager Mike Rizzo said on the national broadcast of Saturday's game against the... -
Nationals introduce Johnson as manager
Story | Jun 26, 2011 | 2:25 PMDavey Johnson was announced as the manager of the Washington Nationals on Sunday, three days after Jim Riggleman stunned the team by resigning. Johnson will manage the rest of the season and his first game will be Monday against the Los Angeles Angels....


text:
Capture the beauty of real wood at a fraction of the cost with this laminate flooring. The Authentic Embossed deep-brushed matt and gloss pores in the surface structure, combined with the bevel edges on all sides to create a highly attractive parquet style floor. The easy to handle panel size not only looks superb, but also makes fitting quick and easy giving you a perfect result every time. 1.89 sqm per pack. Each plank 1285 x123 x 8 mm. 12 pieces per pack. Fits together with a locking joint system. For help and advice regarding this product, please call 0871 250 8090. Comes with manufactures 15 year domestic warranty. Please note that once cut to size, this item is non-returnable. Colours Oak, Walnut. |
View all Kronospan products | |
Please wait while we process your request
Please wait while we retrieve the user's information
Your bio is currently empty. Now is a great time to fill in your profile.
This profile is private.
This profile is under review.
Please wait while we perform your request.
Please wait while we perform your request.
No comments about durability as I've only just laid it so time will tell!
Pros: Beautiful Colour, Attractive Finish, Easy To Install, Easy To Clean
Please wait while we send the email.
Email This
You may send this to 5 e-mail addresses. Please separate each address with a space.


text:
- Date:
- Friday September 27, 2013
- Time:
- 6:00pm
- Location:
- Hyatt Regency Sarasota
- Chairpersons:
- Deborah Blue, Jennie Famiglio and Kimberly Bald
- Group Benefiting:
- Legal Aid of Manasota
- Contact Phone:
- 350-1089
- Ticket Price:
- $200
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School SnowComing
Braden River Middle School held a SnowComing dance Dec. 19. Students danced the night away in the school cafeteria. -
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club Holiday Party
The Republican Club of Longboat Key joined the Sarasota Republican Club to celebrate the holidays with cocktails, dinner and an auction on Thursday, Dec. 19. -
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys & Girls Club Holiday Party
Families of the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota spent Thursday, Dec. 19, celebrating the holidays. The evening started out with a visit from Santa and a Christmas dinner. Afterwards, children received presents to take home. -
Lift Station 87 update highlights design details
At a meeting Wednesday, the new team tasked with completing the Lift Station 87 project said they've developed plans that will avoid the problems the prior engineers faced.


text:
And people wonder why the Tea Party won´t support some Republicans! Mccain and all like him should change their affiliation from (R) to (S), the Sabotage Party.
I certainly don´t want to hear these two, sitting on their high horse, sanctimoniously criticizing the junior senator from Texas when he votes against Hagel.
# 2 - They have already been criticizing Cruz for wanting answers. McCain did it after Nelson/FL remarks and again in Committee and Graham did it to a reporter after the hearing.A couple of useless space using wimps.
The RNC will never see another dime of my money. They are worthless.


text:
- Mobile site
- E-Newsletters
- News feed
- Find us on Twitter
Follow us on Twitter
- Find us on Facebook
Wimbledon Guardian
Like us on Facebook
Bird gearing up for a GP2 final day race off (From Wimbledon Guardian)
Contact us: Got a photo? Text SLPICS to 80360, click to upload your story or call 020 8722 6333
Bird gearing up for a GP2 final day race off
8:00am Saturday 28th September 2013 in Sport By Stuart Amos
Hersham's Sam Bird is out to repair the faith of Russian Time by landing them the GP2 constructors' title as he goes in pursuit of individual glory.
The 26-year-old Mercedes Petronas test driver secured his fifth race win of the season with a lights-to-flag victory in Singapore on Sunday.
It came 24 hours after he had finished eighth in race one of the weekend – having slipped back to 16th – securing pole position for race two, thanks to the top eight finishers being reversed for the starting grid.
The results leaves Bird – second in the championship – seven points behind leader Fabio Leimer of Racing Engineering going in to the final weekend of the season in Abu Dhabi in November.
Russian Time head the team championship by 17 points ahead of rivals Carlin, and Bird insisted that particular title remained his priority this year.
"It's great to take five wins in a season," he said.
"But the real achievement was on Saturday. Without that drive, I would not have been in this position.
"It's nice to win races, but the bigger picture is to win the teams' championship and hopefully the drivers' one as well."
"At the beginning of the year, I did not have a drive. Russian Time thankfully gave me this opportunity and I've proven I can do the job with them.
"It would be a phenomenal year if we could top it off and become the GP2 champions."
The deciding races will take place on November 1-3, during the final Formula One Grand Prix weekend of the season in the Middle East.
And the Yas Marina circuit is one Bird, pictured right, knows well, having tested there with Mercedes in the not too distant past.
"I've got tons of experience there. It's not like Singapore when I've come to a street circuit that's the longest on the calendar and the hottest – that I did not know," he added.
"Now we go to a track that I know very, very well. And I think I've been very quick there before.
"My first ever GP2 race was in Abu Dhabi. I qualified on the front row and actually led the race.
"I have good memories there, so let's see what we can do. Whatever happens, I've thoroughly enjoyed the year and I can't wait to get there now."
Ready: The force is strong with Sam Bird going into the final weekend of the GP2 Championship in November Picture: Alastair Staley/GP2 Media Service
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
October 1, 2009
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Smithsonian Folkways!
As summer segues into autumn, it's time once again to dust off your lederhosen, crack out the sauerkraut, throw the best bratwurst on the barbie and raise a stein to Oktoberfest! This 16-day celebration originated in Munich in the early 1800s and has since been celebrated the world over thanks to hearty German immigrant populations who couldn't bear to part with their Fatherland's festivities. And really, who could argue against an opportunity to enjoy good food and celebrate camaraderie? But no party is complete unless you're prepared to spin some festive music—and Folkways is here to help you spice up your gatherings. So grab the nearest herr or frau, dance along to the tunes from the following albums and have a wunderbar Oktoberfest!
German Drinking Songs: Die Bleibtreu Sänger und ein Stimmungsorchester
What's Oktoberfest without a frau sporting some serious bouffant and some fine steins? Get into the swing of things with this brassy, accordion-happy album.
German Favorites: From the Hofbräuhaus to the Reeperbahn.
This CD promises music the likes of which you'd hear in places like the Hofbräuhaus brewery and the Reeperbahn, Hambrug's red light district—all packaged with family-friendly cover art that features wholesome images of lederhosen-laden musicians and timber-framed cottages.
20 Best-Loved German Folk Songs.
Here we have music perfect for an afternoon of frolicking in the Alps. Mellower in mood than the preceding offerings, this CD may be a good choice as you're winding down from a day of drinking.
German Folk Songs.
If you want to double dip in the German folk song fountain, you may want to try this entry, notable for the banjo and recorder accompaniment arranged by Pete Seeger.
Sign up for our free email newsletter and receive the best stories from Smithsonian.com each week.
2 Comments »
I love this feature! Please do it more often!
[...] to a reader for sending this great find from the Smithsonian Web site. You can even listen to the songs here. Awesome. Digg it! Stumble it! reddit [...]
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI


text:
Stylist Musarrat Misbah is a soft & kind hearted lady with many God gifted talents. She is Pakistan's first beauty expert, who initiated the trend of professional beauty salons in the country. Before Depilex, the concept of a professional salon was not present in Pakistan.
All the latest industry spas and spoiling products.
Beauty's in the bag and accessories. Find the newest styles, designs.
Electronics and Gadgets Trends. Find the latest selection of mobile phones, digital cameras and mp3 players.
Women's Clothing and Designer Clothes, find the best picks in men's clothing.
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - one of the biggest and most expensive extravaganzas on the style calendar - took place in New York Wednesday night.
Latest Int'l Fashion EventsWith a strong background in art, Heidi began studying to be a fashion designer but during her studies decided she wanted to pursue modeling as a career.
Today's Super ModelsThe brand was first presented in Milan in 2004, fruit of the synergy between the Parisian-trained Roman stylist, Albino D'Amato,
Today's Top Fashion DesignersGivenchy 2014 Spring Paris Collection, Spring 2014 Paris Collection by Givenchy.
Latest Int'l Fashion Shows


text:
7-Day Archives
Searching for articles older than 7 days? Search entire archives
Saturday, July 27
Searching for articles older than 7 days? Search entire archives
Most Viewed
View the last seven days
- Yesterday, Dec. 09
- Sunday, Dec. 08
- Saturday, Dec. 07
- Friday, Dec. 06
- Thursday, Dec. 05
- Wednesday, Dec. 04
- Tuesday, Dec. 03
See our paid archives for news older than a week.
Most Popular
- Man wins round in online dispute
- Weekend recap: Livingston County jail conditions portrayed; Christmas in the 'Ville, more
- 'This is not right': Feces in hall, females nearly on top of one another at jail
- Vet recounts war in the Pacific (with photo gallery and video)
- MSU revelry turns rowdy
- Ex-library may get golden lift
- Lawrence gave Pirates a leg up
Most Commented
Top Video Picks


text:
Are you ready for another dose of cute? This is the third and final post in my *mini* series of warm winter accessories for the Wildlife with Love™ critters. Mini earmuffs, of course! Flurry and Fluff polar bears are naturally equipped to brave arctic temps, but now they can do so in style!
For each set of earmuffs, you'll need a pipe cleaner, felt scraps, fabric glue and embroidery floss.
Fold the pipe cleaner in half then twist the two halves together.
Cut out 4 felt circles, about 1" or so in diameter. I like to use a large button, coin, or cap as a template. Place it on the felt between your thumb and fingers then just guide your scissors around the edge as you cut.
Apply glue to the center of one felt circle then place one end of the twisted pipe cleaner into the glue. Apply more glue on top and around the end, leaving space near the edge of the circle. Press a second circle on top of the glue, sandwiching the end of the pipe cleaner.
Bend the pipe cleaner into a U-shape then "try it on" the stuffed animal. You may want to shorten the pipe cleaner buy cutting off a bit with scissors. Then apply the second set of felt circles to the other end as described in the step above.
Using embroidery floss, sew the circle edges together using a blanket stitch. If you need reference, Future Girl has a great photo tutorial for hand sewing the blanket stitch on felt.
Continue the blanket stitch all the way around. Tie off your floss and repeat the process for the second set of circles. Easy peasy!
By the way, softie designer Abby Glassenberg just posted a pattern review of Flurry and Fluff on her blog! She always does a super honest and thorough job with her assessment. Plus, she made them in fleece instead of felt, which turns out to be a great alternative! Thanks, Abby!


text:
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, ... read more
Write a ridiculously simplified synopsis.
Loading covers…
We're hiding the errata, movie connections, books that influenced this book, books influenced by this book, books that cite this book and books cited by this book sections. If you would like to add content to them, you must first make them visible.


text:
Much Ado About Race, Class, Gender, and Cuba [Culturelicious]
On Sunday, I walked into the Shakespeare Theatre to join a bunch of academics in a three part discussion about the currently playing update of Much Ado About Nothing. I tweeted about the event that morning, and while we were in the green room, I received a link from Tony Adams of the Halcyon Theatre in Chicago pointing me towards an amazing analysis of race, stereotypes, and using culture as window dressing by Marisela Treviño Orta.
I read it eagerly, especially as it spoke to some of the questions I had viewing the play. But, there was a conundrum – I was called to specifically discuss modern gender portrayals in conversation with a gender scholar specializing in the Renaissance era. Added to that, most of what I know about Cuba I learned from Yoani Sanchez and The Lost City – which really amounts to a few glimpses and a bunch of knowledge gaps.
So we went ahead with the discussion as planned. For my part, I discussed with Holly Dugan how Claudio is essentially the crackerjack prize for Hero when compared to the other men in the play. We also framed the conversation around the death of intellectual equals in pop culture – how the banter and game of match wits that was so popular in classic films is remembered fondly but has mostly vanished. It didn't seem as if the crowd was really into modern culture – a lot of folks came up to me afterward saying they had never seen Mad Men, much less anything else I brought up, so who knows that they actually got out of what I was saying. Makes me feel like it's time to dust off that copy of Nobrow and do a serious write about the imagined boundaries between "high" and "low" culture. But I digress.
Towards the end of the segment, I decided to bring up Orta's piece, noting that "setting a work on a plantation is a very loaded act," added a couple of questions I had, and toss it to the next panel who dealt with the portrayal of Cuba and Cuban history directly.
But I couldn't bring up all of Orta's analysis right then, so some things (like the reason she wrote the piece in the first place) so it wasn't addressed – some of the choices that pulled the play from homage to problematic. Orta explains:
There's a character in Much Ado with the name Jose Frijoles. What the what?!
This required further investigation. I went to the theatre's website to look at the "Artists Involved" (that's where you'll find the names of the actors and the characters they play).
Guess what, there's also a character named Juan Arroz.
Isn't that awesome [sarcasm], there are two characters named Rice and Beans. [...]
The choice to rename two characters Arroz and Frijoles in my mind is a flippant one. Or how 'bout this: a gimmicky one. [...]
[W]hen I come across characters named Arroz and Frijoles I am little irked. It feels like the play is going for the easy laugh, it feels like very little real thought was put into naming these characters, like it doesn't really respect the culture it is supposedly trying to reach or celebrate with its Latino production.
Oh, but it's a joke. Don't you get it? They're the clowns, so they have clownish names. (Rib jab, rib jab).
Well, guess what. I'm not laughing. And I'm not the only one.
Orta then goes into a detailed explanation of why the naming was so off, particularly considering the dominant culture of the people attending the play and some conversation around the flippant naming in light of director Ethan Sweeny's heavy reliance on the sexy, macho, and the exotic stereotypes to evoke certain reactions in the audience. But most damning, she writes, is "that the culture and setting, while well-researched, is nothing more than a well-designed prop, an adornment."
It's a provocative reading of this interpretation of the play, but not incorrect.
I punted to the next panel, hoping that folks with far greater knowledge of Cuba than I could pull together the threads – and that they did. From the program:
"Changing Times: Much Ado in Cuba" will explore the placement of Shakespeare's play in the fertile ground of Cuba with Ana Serra, author of The New Man in Cuba: Culture and Identity in the Revolution (American University), Ricardo Ortiz, author of Cultural Erotics in Cuban America (Georgetown University) and director Eleanor Holdridge, whose all-female production of Much Ado recently ran at Taffety Punk Theatre Company (Catholic University).
Ana Serra begins, explaining that the Cuban setting was a provocative choice, but not unexpected. She notes that the play is a comedy, it's supposed to be farcical, and "that tells me I'm not meant to take it to seriously – but as someone who has been studying Cuba a while, I am a little bothered by this interpretation."
Serra contextualizes the choice of setting:
"This play has been set in a rural setting before, but to put it in a place as far removed from the city as a plantation is daring. To have a plantation, and to not play with color (as in skin), is shocking. I think the director missed an opportunity to play with the hierarchy of color in the play." Making Don Pedro black, rather than the ladies in waiting – on a plantation, they would absolutely have to be black. That was suprising to me."
"They could have even played with the setting even more – Cuba is remembered as the playground of the US in the those days. Or it could have been set in the post-special period of Cuba, after the fall of the soviet black, so the whole setting could have been different. He could have played with the social inequality – so Dogberry and Friges could have been the underlings, and the red bourgeoisie could have been called other things. But my guess is that by setting in in 1930s Cuba, the director isn't trying to get into those political Cuban stereotypes from the 1950s and from contemporary Cuba, so he went to the 1930s to find another mythical Cuba."
Serra also pointed out some moments that missed key cultural context that would have enriched the show:
"If we were playing with expectations [and color as social commentary], he would have made Beatrice mulatta. We have different names for the colors of people, which would be considered racist here.
In Cuba, the mulatta has an iconic role as breaking social boundaries, being very sexy, – I would have expected Beatrice to be a mulatta, to take the stereotype to the full extent."
Serra is making a tricky, but crucial argument. She notes that a little more basic knowledge would have deeply enriched the play more and that a lot of the gaps are due to applying an American (and Renaissance) lens to Cuban society. Eleanor Holdridge, the director of the all-female version, interjected to say that colorblind casting would have made portraying a planation with a light skin/dark skin divide difficult. I think what she also meant to say was that the politics of theater (and the long history of racial segregation and the marginalization of actors of color) also plays a role in why that idea may have been nixed. But indeed, the results was mixed. There were no brown-skinned people in the play outside of Don Pedro and Borachio, which was an interesting choice, and it speaks to the tension between depicting color-conciousness in on stage and on screen.
Ricardo Ortiz, the other panelist, came out swinging as well. While both he and Serra stressed they loved the play, Ortiz notes:
"If you are going to set it in Cuba, you should commit to it fully or not do it at all. You could have done something pan-Carribbean – but once you set it in Cuba, all this other stuff comes up, especially the color issues. I wrote a book about Cuban American lit, and one of the things Cuban writers are fascinated by is Cuba before the revolution. But that kind of dropped out of this production. I think it could have done so much more with the setting.
Ortiz explains:
"I can't help but to approach this play personally – my grandma was Cuban born in rural area in 1912, so she would be in her 20s during this time. I was raised by someone who had these exact values in terms of racial politics, gender politics, and values."
It was one thing for me to watch the play as black and American. But it is another thing to hear about these issues from those intimately familiar with the subject, like Ortiz. He also brought up that the Eurocentric (and UScentric) view of the world also forgets a few things:
"The other thing I wanted to put on the table is the relationship of Shakespeare to Cuba. It's one thing to discuss a North American play that is coming to Cuba. But Shakespeare is a writer that resonates all over Latin America, primarily through the Tempest. Anna in the Tropics – the Tempest is all over that play. So Cuba in a way has had a relationship with Shakespeare that's important."
Ortiz and Serra also pointed out how despite the colorblind casting, somehow race (and racist stereotyping, as Orta pointed out above) still snuck into parts of the interpretation. Ortiz notes:
"There isn't a racialization of characters, but there is a colorization of sorts – some characters get a latino accent – and it's Braccio and Margaret who were clearly directed to act more Latino than the other characters."
In line with this was a broader conversation about the pan-Latinoization targeted at US audiences:
Serra, who went to see Puss in Boots, said:
You try not to be the critical scholar. I went to see Puss in Boots with my daughter and you have this music, and it's salsa, meringue, flamenco, bolero…and Gypsy Kings. I was loving it, but my academic [side] was saying "this is such a pastiche!"
Ortiz expanded on those ideas, saying:
Puss in Boots has Hayek & Banderas – in a fantasy world, you can do anything you want, so why Latinize this world with a mishmash? The same thing with this production – it goes back to a pan-Latin depiction and it may speak to how this country deals with anxiety about its own Latinization.
Even Ugly Betty – the narrative is that Betty is from Mexico, but the actors aren't; issues dealt with are immigration. They are supposed to be in the Bronx, but Betty's sister is totally full on Nuyroican, and no one ever explains how this Nuyroican girl got into this family! And if you are blind to it, you just see a family of Latinos, and if you are conscious of these differences it is glaring.
Other interesting notes from Ortiz:
Those complications [in creating worlds that are based in reality] can take you in the direction that may ultimately become problematic – but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do it.
"Another thing about Cuban women – having been raised by a lot of them – society has always been deeply particiarchial, but Cuban women are not shrinking violets. There is a strength and intensity that circulates with femininity in the culture. There are far more Bernices that Heroes in Cuban culture."
Steve Murgaski
Your analysis does make me curious about the play. Thanks.
Re: your audience not knowing about Mad Men, I've never watched the show either. Is it worth watching?
Sitting in front of the television feels like going to church. It force-feeds you the American dream, as dreamt by network executives and advertising agencies. You become a commodity — the audience corporations are paying to brainwash. I do really need a good reason to sell myself like that.
Thanks for this! I saw this version of the show about a week and a half ago, and the Cuban setting put me on edge. Before I saw it, I wasn't sure if they were trying to make some sort of statement with that setting, and even after I saw it, I was still confused. It's not my area of history, and I appreciate all this reading for better context. I was sorry I couldn't make it to the discussions.
I wondered throughout the play if Don Pedro was a man of color as a nod to the setting, or if it was just because everyone remembers Denzel Washington in the movie, and if that has okayed this role to be played by men of color. I was also a little put off that the two men of color were either sexless (Don Pedro*) or hypersexualized (Borachio).
*I think there's room for more nuance than simply "sexless," but he is a major, powerful character who is not married off at the end. His main purpose is to bring other people together, not to have a romance of his own, despite his sincerely played (in this version, anyway) interest in Beatrice.
Pingback: Recent Shakespeare Production Promotes Latino Stereotypes | NewsTaco
About This Blog
Racialicious is a blog about the intersection of race and pop culture. Check out our daily updates on the latest celebrity gaffes, our no-holds-barred critique of questionable media representations, and of course, the inevitableKeanu ReevesJohn Cho newsflashes.
Latoya Peterson (DC) is the Owner and Editor (not the Founder!) of Racialicious, Arturo García (San Diego) is the Managing Editor, Andrea Plaid (NYC) is the Associate Editor. You can email us at email@example.com founders of Racialicious are Carmen Sognonvi and Jen Chau. They are no longer with the blog. Carmen now runs Urban Martial Arts with her husband and blogs about local business. Jen can still be found at Swirl or on her personal blog. Please do not send them emails here, they are no longer affiliated with this blog.
Comments on this blog are moderated. Please read our comment moderation policy.
Use the "for:racialicious" tag in del.icio.us to send us tips. See here for detailed instructions.
Interested in writing for us? Check out our submissions guidelines.
Follow Us on Twitter!
Support Racialicious
Recent Posts
- Please Stop: The Trans Joke at the Spike Video Game Awards
- Video: President Obama's Speech At Nelson Mandela Memorial
- What names are normal? Shifting the center of the world
- Will Black Woman-Directed Docs Make it to the Oscars?
- Quoted: A South African Muslim Woman's Memories of Mandela
- Rumour Mill: Casting for the Man of Steel sequel and CW's The Flash pilot
- Open Thread: Scandal S03 E09: 'YOLO'
- The Walking Dead Roundtable: 4.8 "Too Far Gone"
Support Racialicious
Older Archives
ABC activism advertising african-american asian asian-american barack obama black celebrities comedy diversity fashion feminism film gender glbt HBO hip hop hispanic history hollywood identity interracial relationships Kerry Washington latino media mixed race movies music muslim politics race racial stereotypes racism religion Scandal sex sexism sexual stereotypes stereotypes True Blood tv Uncategorized white youtube


text:
Event Details
July 12, 2011
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FTC Conference Center
601 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
- Agenda
- Bios
- Pre-registration
- Privacy Policy
- Press Release
- Webcast (A live webcast is available. Bookmark this page and visit it to access the webcast from Washington, D.C.)
- Contact us with questions or concerns at email@example.com
- Transcript of #childIDT workshop tweets from the FTC.
About the FTC Conference Center
FTC Conference Center
601 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Attendance and Pre-Registration
"Stolen Futures: A Forum on Child ID Theft" will be open to the public. There is no fee to attend. For admittance to the building, all attendees will be required to display a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver's license.
Pre-registration is not necessary to attend the Forum, but is encouraged so that we may better plan this event. To pre-register, please email your name and affiliation to firstname.lastname@example.com. Participants are encouraged to submit articles or other written materials in advance of the Forum, which will be used by the FTC and OVC in planning the Forum and understanding the issues surrounding child id theft.
Forum Privacy Act Statement
When you pre-register, we collect your name, affiliation, and your email address. We use the name and affiliation that you have provided for forum administration purposes - to estimate how many people will attend, prepare name tags, and better understand the likely audience for the forum, and we may use your email address to contact you with information about the forum.
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or other laws, we may be required to disclose the information you provide to outside organizations. For additional information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, see the Commission's Privacy Policy at www.ftc.gov/ftc/privacy.htm. The FTC Act and other laws the Commission administers permit the collection of this contact information to consider and use for the above purposes.
For additional information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, see the Commission's comprehensive Privacy Policy.
The Conference Center is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need an accommodation related to a disability, please contact Lara Busby at email@example.com or 202-326-3348. Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodations needed and a way to contact you if we need more information. Please provide advance notice.


text:
You're watching...
Stars roughed up in 'Total Recall' reboot
Stars lucky to avoid serious injury in remake of blockbuster 1990 sci-fi thriller
Aug 1, 2012
You're watching...
Stars lucky to avoid serious injury in remake of blockbuster 1990 sci-fi thriller
Aug 1, 2012
Also in this playlist...
Auto-advance: ON
Auto-advanceThis transcript is automatically generated
Total recall is totally back.
With an update to the original 1990 Blockbuster's side -- thriller.
This time with the new cast and of course I'm on a flight C.
Set on future earth were only two countries remain a factory worker believes he's a spy after visiting a company that implants -- a memory.
Star Colin Farrell believes this version is very different and the original.
There is -- you know.
A Adam.
-- really kind of accuse.
-- absurd sense of humor to it.
Good way and some of the violence even that humor and most bizarre and it's Wednesday -- it -- -- think.
Company that is -- Dramatic pretty bad -- -- -- back in sales hobby Len Wiseman directed the movie and for Colin.
A few scenes work a little intimidating.
It was hard kissing kissing -- -- in front of her husband.
Before it was no other way to do he finished -- and nice big monetary.
Everything next sharpen and focus.
And for the cast -- injuries during the fight scenes was easier said than done.
I did get smashed into society and they hit some stuff for the ones.
And -- each permanent effect.
Once -- -- home again wasn't.
-- remember in case.
Cameron went but I do remember -- -- the separate incidents that did you know directors -- I was concerned.
And after that terror -- in the ordinance.
As a -- the first thickest air that there I was.
-- for job that I was gonna hit there and make a mistake and split clunker in the job and thank -- it to happen.
And we -- just -- apologizing to each other she said.
English and polite anyway it it's.
Those are but he did make your cutting your button but -- you OK let me here's a pretty companies.
Keep because I.
Me and Hollywood Adam Housley Fox News.
Filter by section


text:
Wildfox Couture
Shopping is My Cardio Hoodie
Inspired by Native American art and vintage rocker tees, Los Angeles-based designers Emily Faulstich and Kimberly Gordon offer up a collection of women's knitwear that jumps generations. Think cool t-shirts with old-school graphics and loads of color.
- 75% cotton 25% poly
- Hand wash cold
- Zip front closure
- Front slant pockets
- Hooded
- Rib knit cuffs and hem
- Intentional pilling throughout
- Styled with IRO Doris Distressed Tank in Noir.
- Styled with Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Short in Easy Rider.
- Styled with House of Harlow Moroccan Goum Armour Ring in Gold/Silver.
- Styled with House of Harlow Horseshoe Nail Cuff in Antique Gold.
- Styled with gorjana Star Ring Small in Gold.
- Styled with House of Harlow Olbers Paradox Ring in Gold.
- Modeled in size S. See fit guide for model's dimensions.
- Revolve Style No. WILD-WO155
- Manufacturer Style No. WIT778G69
- Can't find your size? Place a special order inquiry for this item.


text:
Puttin' on a Ritts exhibit
Herb Ritts: L.A. Style, now showing at the Cincinnati Art Museum, features the works of one of the top fashion photographers of the '80s.
Ritts, who died in 2002, is known for his portraits of celebrities including Richard Gere and Madonna as well as athletes, dancers and fashion models. For his unique style, the artist was fond of using the bright California sunlight and outdoor locations to produce bold contrasts.
The exhibit, organized by the J. Paul Getty Museum, is on view through Dec. 30 and includes a selection of famous images and previously unpublished photographs as well as Ritts' work in music and fashion videos.
The Herb Ritts photo of Cindy Crawford (above), taken in Malibu in 1993, is part of the Ritts exhibit at Cincinnati Art Museum. The photo is courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Gift of Herb Ritts Foundation.
Add comment November 2nd, 2012


text:
Bring a beautiful new look to your home decor with the Alessandra European Sham by Lawrence bedding. A relaxing contemporary ensemble incorporating traditional design elements, the Alessandra collection by Lawrence bedding has an understated elegance that is suitable for any decor scheme. Featuring a subtle stripe pattern in silver and earth tones embellished by an intricate medallion motif with geometric accents, Lawrence Alessandra bedding is a sophisticated cosmopolitan take on a classic pattern.
Our mission is to provide an unparalleled online shopping experience for our customers, offering the widest selection of top-quality home products at affordable prices. Founded in 2000 in Franklin, CT. the Yankee Retail Company is an authorized retailer of many world-renowned brands; such as Croscill, Waterford Crystal, American Drew, Brownstone Furniture, Reed & Barton, Swarovski, Lenox, Laura Ashley, and Waverly.


text:
Welcome, (Sign Out)
Save All Your Vacation Ideas.
118 Results
Prev Prev1 1 22 33 44 55 66 NextNext
(808) 661-3756 658 Front St Ste 127Lahaina, HI 96761 View Map
Expeditions, the Lahaina-Lanai Ferry, provides service bewteen Maui and Lanai, five times a day, every day! Packages are available for a day of championship golf, luxury accommodations, 4X4 Trekker Tours, Sporting Clays, Archery or Jeep rental for a day. LEARN MORE
(808) 359-8030
Our CD Guide is the most ADVENTUROUS and ROMANTIC way to experience the Road to Hana. Turn your Hawaii fantasy into reality... Find secluded waterfalls, tropical rain forests, and Hawaii's greatest natural wonders. LEARN MORE
(808) 344-3520 480 Kenolio Rd #12-102Kihei, HI 96753 View Map
Which fishing boats are best for families? Which boats are recommended for experienced fishermen? And which boats REALLY have the top catch records? Contact FishMaui.com. Serving Maui visitors since 1995, we recommend only the top Maui fishing operations. LEARN MORE
1962 Wells StreetWailuku, HI 96793 View Map
Maui's newest and longest zipline course, Flyin Hawaiian Zipline has raised the bar to new heights in every imaginable way. LEARN MORE
(808) 879-8188 Maalaea Harbor Slip #80Maalaea, HI 96753 View Map
Come Aboard the Maui Magic-Dolphin Discovery to explore the Kanaio Coast & Molokini or take the Four Winds II to Molokini for the longest snorkel. Enjoy our Glass Bottom Viewing Room, BBQ, Soda, Beer & Wine, and our fabulous crew all for one price! LEARN MORE
(808) 669-0508
Gemini is a 64' catamaran, which sails daily from Ka'anapali beach. We offer year round snorkeling adventures, seasonal whale watches and sunset sails. Gemini is family-owned and operated. We are based out of Ka'anapali's Westin Maui Resort & Spa. LEARN MORE
(808) 244-9283 The 505 Front Street Shops, Suite 123,Lahaina, HI 96761 View Map
Since 1994; professionally and patiently teaching surfing, safety and ocean awareness to over 40,000. Learn in 2 hours or free! Groups, private or camps available. LEARN MORE
(808) 575-9575 810 Haiku Road Ste. 120Haiku, HI 96708 View Map
Maui's most experienced and most affordable downhill bike tour company. Sunrise $84.99, Summit $74.99, Express $64.99. Self-guided downhill bike tours, since 1994. Rental bikes, hard tails, full suspension mountain bikes and road race bikes. LEARN MORE
(866) 482-9775
Save on Hawaii activities at a discount. Reserve Hawaiian tours and activities such as land tours, luaus, attractions, water activities such as snorkeling and even air adventures like helicopter tours. LEARN MORE
(808) 661-7238 Slip 8, Lahaina HarborLahaina, HI 96761 View Map
Half Day, Full Day and Mid Day Private Whale Watching and Snorkeling Trips. We offer a full range of eco rafting activities. Avoid the crowds of a standard cruise, and enjoy the personal touch of our smaller boats. LEARN MORE
(808) 359-8159 802 Front StreetLahaina, HI 96761 View Map
Led by an entertaining Gastro Guide, guests on Hawaii Tasting Tours enjoy a progressive 4 course tasting plate, paired with a signature beverage, each at a different restaurant in Lahaina. With 189 restaurants and limited night activities, it's a great solution for the question: "Where should we eat tonight?" LEARN MORE
Hawaii VIP is your personal concierge. Your ONE CALL CONTACT! "Over the Top - Under the Radar" Come Discover Hawaii in Ultimate Luxury. LEARN MORE
(808) 871-8880 44 Nonohe PlacePaia, HI 96779 View Map
Book Hawaii's finest activities, tours, attractions and golf course tee times for all Hawaiian Islands including Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai and Big Island online. Enjoy VIP concierge service when calling our friendly agents. LEARN MORE
(808) 660-4228
Hawaiian's discovered these islands by canoe and so can you! See Maui's ocean wildlife in its natural habitat and enjoy time with your family and friends while our Maui guides lead you on your journey. Choose which vessel (canoe, kayak, SUP board) then choose your location, we do the rest! LEARN MORE
(808) 667-2525 2365 Kaanapali ParkwayLahaina, HI 96761 View Map
The Heavenly Spa by Westin™ is designed to rejuvenate and renew your spirit amidst its luxurious oceanfront setting with breathtaking views of famed Ka'anapali Beach. Our award winning, 15,000 square foot Heavenly Spa by Westin™ features 16 treatment rooms including 2 couples' suites and an outdoor cabana for intimate massages and signature therapies. WestinWORKOUT® – our 24-hour, state-of-the-art workout facility will allow you to invigorate and recharge. LEARN MORE
(808) 879-5270 285 Hukilike St,Kahului, HI 96732 View Map
Naturalist-led hikes with extraordinary guides who present geology, biology, ethno-botany, culture & history. Rain forests, waterfalls, Haleakala Crater, mountain ridges & more. Tours include transportation, lunch, all equipment, professional narration. LEARN MORE
(808) 572-6560 2841 Baldwin AveMakawao, HI 96768 View Map
Historic site, group tours. Art classes, exhibits, workshops, studios, lectures, gift shop, mansion, botanical gardens. LEARN MORE
(808) 669-7827 Slip 42, Maalaea HarborMaalaea, HI 96793 View Map
Island Star is a luxurious 57' private charter sailing yacht, certified for 28 guests. Specializing in half and full day charters. Also available for wedding parties or sunset sails. Departures from Maalaea Harbor and Lahaina Harbor. LEARN MORE
(808) 667-4727 200 Nohea Kai DriveLahaina, HI 96761 View Map
Welcome to Hyatt Regency Maui's newest dining venue, Japengo. A sophisticated dining destination, Japengo draws on Hawaii's freshest, locally-grown products coupled with exotic ingredients from Pacific Rim countries. LEARN MORE
(808) 298-1766 304 Front StreetLahaina, HI 96761 View Map
Private Jeep Tours: Explore hidden, non-touristy waterfall areas-customized to your hiking ability and desires. Includes a beautiful bamboo forest, cool, refreshing swimming holes, lunch and a tour DVD! Your own group-your own pace. Come hike with me! LEARN MORE


text:
You're watching...
Tavis Smiley battles O'Reilly on media and race
A race attack in Virgina provokes a controversial debate on media and race
May 3, 2012
You're watching...
A race attack in Virgina provokes a controversial debate on media and race
May 3, 2012
Also in this playlist...
Auto-advance: ON
Auto-advanceThis transcript is automatically generated
And us here in studio -- -- -- smiley co author of the bestselling book the rich and the rest of us a poverty manifest what do think about this.
I think it's it's a tragic moment I think that you write about the fact that -- don't want any of our fellow citizens never -- race color -- to be subject in this kind of random violence.
I think having said that there was a listen to the story added note as well as as you do -- to listen to the peace now.
There are a number of similarities -- what happened to the -- on Martin case one you have the issue of race obviously.
Number two you have a police department that bungled the investigation.
Number three wintry bond Martin's case the media the mainstream media took a long time to get on next door and were it not for the black media they would never covered it.
And now you -- questions -- cover up in this story these cases aren't as this similar perhaps except for the fact there's a child involved.
-- says something about our nation we have children put up on the way trade Juan Martin was number one and number two trim our -- did.
I take at my I have great empathy and sympathy for this situation I would not want to be here again it's unacceptable we don't want those systems being treated that way came on -- -- -- Is there a is there a difference between a white mom.
Setting upon minorities to be African American to be Hispanics could be American Indians anything.
And Eddie a minority again could be any minority setting upon white people or is -- the same.
I think it's unacceptable.
Nobody is it the same or is there a different circumstance of about what he needs personally have it be case by case situation not one but across the boy I don't sit out onto the difference okay so why does it a different data because because -- too.
A black citizens and offered Virginia stopped at a light on the way back from a play that's right.
And thirty white guys around and -- a mountain -- -- the Virginian pilot's gonna cover.
I think not I can't speak for the Paper and public you know they weren't I don't know that I don't think that -- -- -- -- I don't know that I don't know that they wouldn't it is my point.
-- bond Martin's case took weeks it took weeks for the story to get covered by the mainstream media although.
Inside a Black America it was being discussed every day or not that's not well okay our act but look at it and and it took 46 days to get it could Begin to get a a charge leveled against mr.
Jim and so the mainstream media including Fox News and my friend to a rally.
Didn't jump ball that's the worst ever gonna see it on a timeline is I don't have an off the top of my -- -- if I'm Jerry when we first heard about -- on -- we get on and so I don't know what the timeline was put here.
We have a police department that you saw checked the bias crime and it's -- no it's not.
That's a little bit and I'm 11 tape they -- given us today didn't have to try to gotta you gotta give it up guys tomorrow when accusing police department anything here I'm not I'm not.
I don't know what happens okay he got to give up the 911 -- -- and we have a newspaper that that is safe we don't cover -- c'mon -- two people.
You you I'm talking about what you -- -- -- acknowledged to be on national television number one.
That the mainstream media did take a while I -- Raja feels I don't know the time lines and -- for -- this guy you know this is this -- -- -- this is the no spin zone that's right you suicide I'm tired that I got to talk about the national media across the board.
It took them awhile to cover the story number one -- you -- and number two back to children likely Juan Martin.
Where are babies are concerned.
It's the white babies in this country who wind up on the milk cartons does the white babies that these networks -- -- pull out all the time the blonde the blue here that the -- in the blue eyes and I'm not a post it.
I think although I like Fred it is W you have a point like prime minister exactly Latin maybe brown -- not I don't get that was black -- -- he covered my mom now might be one of the Virginian pilot thing.
Right now you never know very -- book about poverty.
All right.
This crime happened in front of a housing project where poor people that have -- okay.
So are poor people angry -- they are they feel entitled to lash out do you think do you see that happening.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- And that's -- -- to listen I've written this book because.
Our very democracy is threatened by poverty we are doing this book that poverty is a matter of national security.
We argued the book that poverty isn't color -- one out of two Americans is either in or near poverty that's a societal crisis -- we're getting dangerously close.
To cementing a permanent American catastrophe what -- and people feel put upon because they don't have opportunities to express their dignity by doing work.
Got a black about the health of American what in your book is the primary reason.
For the poverty.
I -- about a lack of opportunity.
Which we change comes out of where our lack of opportunity and corporate greed and political indifference and politicians on the left and the right.
Not making poverty a party a bipartisan consensus that -- doesn't matter a lot of reasons.
I'll have you back with the brother what's right brother west -- -- tonight but for that trial for the stop and frisk policy here in New York right on track and I we'll talk more about your poverty we appreciate you have an Internet -- -- -- -- --
Filter by section


text:
Amanda Uprichard
Bailey Romper
Amanda Uprichard offers classic pieces that are practical, feminine, and bright. Collections feature silks in colors that range from girly hot pinks to deep matte blues, and silhouettes that are sexy yet wearable.
- Self: 100% silk
Lining: 100% poly - Dry clean only
- Decorative buttons on shoulder seams
- Drawstring waist tie
- Roll tabbed sleeves
- Side pockets
- Back keyhole with hook and eye closure
- Styled with Tibi Barbara Heel in White.
- Styled with Giles & Brother Thin Cortina Cuff with Leather in Cadet Blue.
- Styled with gorjana Kaia Ring in Gold.
- Styled with gorjana Delaney Square Ring in Gold.
- Styled with gorjana Delaney Wave Ring in Rosegold.
- Styled with gorjana Star Ring Small in Gold.
- Modeled in size S. See fit guide for model's dimensions.
- Revolve Style No. AMAN-WR11
- Manufacturer Style No. S-5003


text:
Kawaguchi Masami's New Rock Syndicate played The Smell in downtown Los Angeles on May 11. The band from Tokyo has a varied and eclectic sound that ranges from crooning and melodic to acid jazz and noise. You can check it out on their MySpace page. I spoke with the lead vocalist before their set, and I asked him to compare the indie music scene in Japan to the one in the United States. Video with interview below:
* * *
Click HERE to send a webcam reply to ShoutNote.
* * *


text:
» 12/12/13 - Dykstra overcame odds to thrive at Western Washington
» 12/12/13 - Academy of Art's Johnny Carter finds balance between being an artist and an athlete
» 12/10/13 - Central Florida's Lapchick recalls special moments with Mandela
» 12/5/13 - Two for the Price
» 11/26/13 - This doctor has potential student-athletes in mind
By David Pickle
People watching the U.S. Open tennis championships later next month probably will not notice Denise Castelli – and that will be fine with her.
Castelli will be one of many ball girls during the two-week event, but she most likely will be the only one with a single leg. If the former New Haven softball outfielder blends in as she hopes, it will be a testament to how far her recovery has come since she was injured April 22, 2008.
"For everyone to look at me the way I was before I lost my leg, that was always a goal of mine," she said. "I never wanted my friends or family to look at me differently or treat me differently."
Castelli's experience began three years ago when she was competing for the Chargers in the final game of the East Coast Conference season. Castelli, who was known for her speed and aggressiveness on the base paths, slid into second and knew instantly that she had broken her leg.
In the moments and hours that followed, her thoughts were about not being able to finish the season or how she might not be able to get across the stage to accept her diploma at her approaching graduation. There was no hint that the next 18 months would leave her in such unrelenting pain that she would regard the loss of the injured leg as the gateway to a new life.
Almost immediately, Castelli suffered from circulatory complications, which in turn led to infection. Early on, doctors hoped they could fix the problem through surgery, but as the months dragged on, reality set in for Castelli.
"It was to the point where I had lost circulation to my leg and the pain was unbearable," she said. "If the leg wasn't elevated at all times, the pain was atrocious. So I just remember thinking that if losing my leg meant I could finally go home and be in my own bed and move on with my life, then I might be better off. That's why I think I was so accepting because I was ready for it."
Castelli's right leg was amputated just below the knee in November 2009. Once she was physically ready, Castelli put in four grueling months of rehab. It was hard and humbling at the same time.
"When I first got my leg, I was a little concerned because I wasn't walking as well as I thought I should," she said. "I kind of envisioned myself putting this leg on and I'd be running circles around everybody automatically, and it wasn't going to be like that."
To solve the problem, Castelli turned back the clock.
Many athletics administrators go a career without facing a catastrophic injury. New Haven Athletics Director Debbie Chin has had to deal with two in three years.
One involved men's soccer player James Hilaire, who was nearly killed in an on-field collision in 2008. Although Chin didn't know it at the time, recently graduated softball player Denise Castelli also was experiencing severe complications to a broken leg suffered at the very end of the school year.
"We have the emergency plan, the communication tree, the catastrophic-injury insurance, and you don't have to use it if you're fortunate," Chin said. "But we haven't been so fortunate."
The injuries manifested themselves in completely different ways. Hilaire's was an obvious crisis from the moment it occurred. His survival was uncertain for days after he collided with a Merrimack player.
On the other hand, Castelli's life wasn't in danger, at least not at the outset.
"She slid into second base and broke her leg," Chin said. "It was serious, but we've all seen it happen."
The rest of the month brought some good moments as Castelli collected her diploma and was carried by her teammates in a ceremonial final trip around the bases at the Chargers' last get-together. But her health quickly deteriorated as circulation problems developed and infection followed.
Early on, the treatment was covered through the Castelli family's insurance. Chin kept in touch and assumed after a while that the situation had resolved itself when she didn't hear otherwise. But the next spring, Castelli showed up at a New Haven game still in a cast.
"They didn't know about the NCAA insurance program and we didn't know about all the complications because she had graduated right after the accident," Chin said. "But after we learned what was going on, we were in communication all the time."
Castelli is busy moving on with her life. She has completed rehab, has resumed competitive softball and will be a ball girl at the upcoming U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Hilaire now works for the government and plans to be married this month.
"After about four months of physical therapy, I was finally to the point where there was really nothing more I could learn and anything else I wanted would be on me," she said. "I just kept telling myself that when I was a baby and teaching myself how to walk, I didn't just get up then and walk. I would walk a little and then fall and crawl around and go up the stairs on my hands and my butt. So I just kind of took that and used it to help myself."
It worked. Lunges became steps, and steps became strides.
She became acquainted with the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which granted her a running leg. By this spring, Castelli was ready to take the biggest step yet by returning to competitive softball. She joined modified women's fastpitch and coed leagues, both made up of able-bodied athletes.
She must have been ready. In her first at-bat, she homered.
"I was flying around bases, going, honestly, oh-my-God, you've got to get kidding me!" she said.
But the normal stuff that followed was ultimately more satisfying.
"I feel so good being out there," she said. "My whole team has so much confidence in me. That's like the best feeling. You know, if a ball is hit to me, it's like, 'She's got it.' And if I'm up to bat and they need me to get a hit, it's like 'Denise will do it.' So it's a really good feeling. I feel like I'm really back to where I was before I lost my leg."
While Castelli was succeeding at softball, U.S. Tennis Association board member John Korff called the Challenged Athletes Foundation to learn of potential ball girls and boys. Castelli's name quickly came to the fore, and she was invited to tryouts – along with 500 others.
"It was really intense," she said. "They had us running to get balls off the net. They were testing us on our agility."
Castelli did well enough in that part, but then the tryouts turned to a particular strength: throwing the ball across the court. The outfielder was up to the task.
"It took me a few throws to get the feel of a tennis ball, but then my throws were phenomenal," she said.
After a call back for a second tryout, she got the word that she was an official U.S. Open ball girl. She'll be ready when the qualifying tournament begins Aug. 23.
Castelli will be trying to do a good job as ball girl, but after all she has been through, she will do her part to raise awareness for people whose lives have been changed by serious injuries.
"It's important that people never lose sight of the fact that disabled doesn't really mean disabled," she said. "It can mean whatever you want it to mean. If you don't want to get out there and run again or learn to swim or mountain-climb, or whatever, then you don't have to. But you really shouldn't let it stop you from doing things. I refuse to let this stop me from doing anything."


text:
If it's crap ... We'll tell you
Welcome to
The Spill Movie Community
With 'The Hunger Games' having earned nearly $400 million worldwide and heading into what could possibly be it's fourth straight week at the top of the box office, it's no surprise that Lionsgate is hot to move it's sequel 'Catching Fire' into production as soon as possible. However, with former helmer Gary Ross vacating the director's chair (reportedly due to scheduling conflicts and a shortened production schedule caused by lead actress Jennifer Lawrence's contractual obligations to Fox's 'X-Men: First Class' sequel), the studio is focused on finding someone to replace him and continue the franchise.
With that in mind, the studio has reportedly put together a shortlist of candidates - all very hush hush, mind you - but the few names that have been bandied about can give you an idea of what the studio is looking for. As many fans have suggested (and as we unintentionally predicted in a previous article), 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' director Alfonso Cuarón has been tapped, along with other, slightly odder choices like David Cronenberg ('A Dangerous Method', 'The Fly') and Alejandro González Iñárritu ('Biutiful', '21 Grams'). In addition to working closely with the original author Suzanne Collins (who is rumored to be very hands-on with the adaptations to maintain as much of the original book's integrity as possible), the director would also have to be capable of not only working with young adult actors, but also bringing across the dystopian world of Panem, the themes of the books, and working with a special effects team.
Who do you think would be the best choice of these three? Obviously, Lionsgate could end up going with any of the other eight people on their shortlist, but my money is easily on Cuarón. He's already shown an ability to work with child actors, special effects, book adaptations, and a dark gritty future ('Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'Children of Men', respectively). He also seems like the kind of name that would seriously drive up the hype for the next installment, something that any studio worth their salt is concerned with. Cronenberg would be an interesting choice, but I would worry that his version of the film would end up being far too self-reflective and violent for the young adult audience they are aiming for. Chime in, Spillios - if it had to be one of these three, who would you choose? For extra credit - if it had to be someone other than these three, who would you pick?
Source: LA Times
Views: 4403
Tags: Alfonso Cuaron, Catching Fire, David Cronenberg, Gary Ross, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Lionsgate
Oh and Cronenberg would do the Mockingjay, which is much more suited for him!
Alfonso Cuaron has to direct this movie, to make me watch it, because Catching Fire is easily the "worst" book of the series.
Oh god. If Cuaron directed 'Catching Fire', the film would be up for Oscars. He is an excellent director with unprecedented skill, and he would throw everything he's got onto the screen, as he always has. Hopefully we'll see more of those 'Children of Men' camera shots and sequences. My god, it will be glorious.
Tim Burton :P
But seriously, I'm loving the idea of Alfonso Cuaron in the director's chair. He can bring the right amount of grit to the series.
It would be interesting to see what Richard Kelly might do with it.
Cuaron seems like the perfect choice. He has had success with directing teenage actors and directing gritty sci fi movies.
"Gravity" is one of most anticipated movies of the year.
Please say yes to this Cuaron.
Alfonso Cuarón is the best choice. I LOVED the work he did for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. It's my favorite out of the eight movies, and really stayed true to the book (which was also my favorite of the series). Cuarón has worked in this type of field before, and it would really add a bit of extra hype to look at the Catching Fire trailer and see 'Alfonso Cuarón, Director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. It's exactly what the Percy Jackson movie did with Chris Columbus who directed Philosopher's Stone, and Chamber of Secrets.
Considering what Cuarón did for the Harry Potter films, I'm not surprised he's on the studio's shortlist.
Cuaron, say yes! PLEASE!!!!
I am praying that this happens!!!!!
© 2013 Created by The Spill Crew.
Badges | Report an Issue | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service


text:
Last Updated: November 30, 2009
When it comes to building a financial plan, more and more people are starting to factor in their human capital — their careers. After all, your career just might be the largest asset you have, larger than your house and retirement accounts. At least, that is the case when you're in your 20s, 30s and 40s.
What's the best way to factor your career into your financial plan?
"The first step is to set up a career asset working capital fund," said FPA member Michael Haubrich, CFP®, of Financial Service Group, Inc.
According to Haubrich, a Conventional Ammunition Working Capital Fund (CAWCF) is a separate account from your emergency cash reserve. "This does not mean the funds cannot be pooled together, rather the amount needs to be considered separately — one based on three- to six-months living expenses and the other based on other factors," he said.
Haubrich said the amount in your CAWCF will vary based on something he calls "career velocity." That's the number of job changes you expect and volatility — the variance of pay over time. "In order to properly diversify your portfolio (including your financial and human capital), both the velocity (how often you change jobs) and the volatility (how much your income fluctuates) of your career need to be examined," he said.
"Working capital for the career asset has three parts — funding skill set maintenance and development (lifelong learning), funding job changes and funding career sabbaticals," Haubrich said. "The working capital for your career asset should be viewed separately from your personal or family emergency cash reserves."
"The costs of skill set maintenance and development would be primarily reflected as an expense on the income statement or budget," he said. "However, there should also be an amount in the working capital reserve to fund an unforeseen need to develop career skills. The appropriate amount would be determined based on the nature of your career."
"The second part of the working capital fund is funding job changes," Haubrich said. According to a recent study reported by Monster.com, the average number of weeks between jobs for workers under age 50 is 17 weeks. Over age 50 and the number of weeks of unemployment grows to 22. The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the average number of job changes for a young worker today is nine. "Add these two studies together and it is obvious that a fund for job change costs is a necessary part of a personal financial plan," Haubrich said.
According to Haubrich, the last element of the CAWCF is the cost of a career sabbatical. "Career sabbaticals are necessary for career rehabilitation and family or personal transitions that extend from three months on up to a few years," he said.
A financial planner can help you determine the amount that should be in your CAWCF, as well as how it should be invested. For his part, Haubrich recommends this investment strategy: "Not all the funds need to be held in cash since much of the fund is based on future events and contingencies," he said. "Some cash is necessary — the amount for career maintenance and development and any contingencies less than two years. For the longer term items, such as sabbaticals and [Family and Medical Leave Act] FMLA, using fixed income and lines of credit are more appropriate."
But as with many things related to financial planning, he said rules of thumb often don't apply. "Each case needs to be considered based on the facts and circumstances," Haubrich said.
Find a financial planner who can help you factor your human capital into your financial plan.


text:
Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy"Important and provocative . . . There are many tempting reasons to pick up Global Woman." —The New York Times Women are moving around the globe as never before. But for every female executive racking up frequent flier miles, there are multitudes of women whose journeys go unnoticed. Each year, millions leave third world countries to work in the homes, nurseries, and brothels of the first world. This broad-scale transfer of labor results in an odd displacement, in which the female energy that flows to wealthy countries is subtracted from poor ones—easing a "care deficit" in rich countries, while creating one back home. Confronting a range of topics from the fate of Vietnamese mail-order brides to the importation of Mexican nannies in Los Angeles, Global Woman offers an original look at a world increasingly shaped by mass migration and economic exchange. Collected and with an Introduction by bestselling social critics Barbara Ehrenreich and Arlie Russell Hochschild, this groundbreaking anthology reveals a new era in which the main resource extracted from developing nations is no longer gold or silver, but love. |
レビュー - レビューを書く
星 5 つ |
| ||
星 4 つ |
| ||
星 3 つ |
| ||
星 2 つ |
| ||
星 1 つ |
Review: Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy
ユーザー レビュー - Tami - GoodreadsReally informative. I really like some of the chapters that focused on The Philippines and on Taiwan. This is mostly from a social science slant, but it wasn't boring and bogged down with too many statistics. There were astute cultural insights in some of these chapters. I learned a lot. レビュー全文を読む
Review: Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy
ユーザー レビュー - Kent Winward - GoodreadsMuch of the writing in this book is "academic" meaning dry and inaccessible. How that furthers the cause of women, I'm not sure, but jargon does have its place I suppose. I have enjoyed Ehrenreich's ... レビュー全文を読む


text:
CEES film screening and discussion. Discussant: Michael Heim, UCLA, Slavic Languages and Literatures.
Cost: Free
Sponsor(s): Center for European and Eurasian Studies, UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library, Slavic Languages and Literatures
© 2013. The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use / Privacy Policy