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May 13, 2014
The two-year trial program would culminate in a report examining whether the ads brought in enough money to make them worth the state's effort.
July 29, 2013
The first-of-its-kind plan comes amid projected deficits of $240 million a year through 2016.
October 9, 2012
The ad appearing on the cards was purchased by The Gap, the iconic clothing retailer.
September 25, 2012
Agency, which will likely exhaust reserves by fiscal 2018, should launch more aggressive advertising, charge parking fees and look to outsource up to a dozen functions to bring new revenues.
April 19, 2012
The policy follows a five-year court battle over whether the authority could refuse to post ads on buses informing felons of their right to vote, which the federal appeals court ruled it could not.
March 20, 2012
Chicago Transit Authority issued RFPs for the naming rights to its Holiday Train, New Year's Eve Penny Rides, Free Rides on the first day of school, and its Bus Tracker and Train Tracker. Partnership will also include branding, advertising, communication and promotion, online promotion and links.
December 8, 2011
The personal electronic megastore, which is leasing the space from the N.Y. MTA, is expected to draw foot traffic to other businesses at the terminal, which is visited by about 750,000 people daily.
December 1, 2011
Two architects are in talks to develop the long-retired Essex Street Trolley Terminal into an underground park that would use fiber optics and other cutting edge technology to nurture tree and plant life.
August 11, 2011
It is estimated that it will take IMG six months to one year to identify, evaluate and solicit sponsorship proposals for CTA's assets.
July 12, 2011
MBTA hopes to raise revenue to fill a projected $150 million budget gap for the 2013 fiscal year.
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Yes, I realize that Jason Mraz hasn't qualified for "indie" status for a long, long time now. Still, he's one of my favorite musicians, but not because of the songs that end up on his albums; Mraz is among my favorites because unlike so many pop musicians, whose talent is actually less than what it seems, his talent is far, far beyond what ends up on his albums and singles. I've always thought this having listened to many live versions of his songs, and seeing him live solidified it for me.
The latest example is the difference between his live performance of "I Won't Give Up" and the video and studio version of the song that came out today.
I posted about Mraz's performance of "I Won't Give Up" exactly one month ago today, having no idea that it would be released as a single soon thereafter. But I did have several conversations with other folks about the song, and I guessed that it would a) be the first single off his next album and b) that the studio version would pale in comparison to this version (as did the studio version for "I'm Yours" in comparison to the sublime live version).
Here are both videos. I think you'll agree that I was right.
Live Version of "I Won't Give Up"
And here is the studio version of "I Won't Give Up", which is okay and provides decent visuals but contains none of the heart, soul, and feeling of the live version.
I love Jason Mraz, have since his first album came out; and I'll buy tickets to his next concert in or near Dallas as soon as they go on sale, but I won't be forking over the $1.29 on iTunes for the studio version of this song. I'll continue listening to the live version I ripped from the YouTube video and then trimmed down. If you want it, here it is: "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz, live in Holland
And make sure you listen to the rest of the songs captured by YouTube user MsMariekeNL. I spent an entire afternoon ripping them off YouTube and trimming them down to create a great new live Mraz playlist. Happy to share with anyone who wants the audio files.

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Interpretive Handbook
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Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Pertussis is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Pertussis afflicts unvaccinated individuals, and those in whom immunity has waned. Infants are at particular risk for severe disease and complications. Adults present with a prolonged chronic cough illness. Bordetella parapertussis may cause a similar illness, especially in children; however, the symptoms are less severe and of shorter duration than those associated with Bordetella pertussis.
The wide prevalence of pertussis and its changing epidemiology highlight the need for sensitive and rapid methods for diagnostic testing. Clinical diagnosis of pertussis is complicated because the characteristic cough (whoop) is rarely seen in infant and adult patients.
Several diagnostic methods are available, but many lack sensitivity and/or require repeat testing or extended incubation times for test results. The reference method has traditionally been direct culture of the organism from nasopharyngeal secretions. However, due to the fastidious nature of the organism, recovery by culture is difficult, as the organism is susceptible to environmental exposure (change in temperature and drying) and has specific growth requirements. Direct fluorescent antibody testing of material collected by a nasopharyngeal swab lacks sensitivity.(1) PCR is the Mayo-recommended test for detection of Bordetella pertussis and parapertussis in patients suspected of having active, untreated pertussis. PCR is preferred over culture because it is faster and demonstrates improved sensitivity
Additional information regarding pertussis PCR testing has been published by the CDC and can be found at URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/clinical/diagnostic-testing/diagnosis-pcr-bestpractices.html
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Preferred diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis and/or Bordetella parapertussis
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
A positive result indicates the presence of DNA from Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis. In some cases, a patient may test positive for both Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis. Cross-reactivity with Bordetella holmesii and Bordetella bronchiseptica may occur with the Bordetella pertussis assay (see Cautions).
A negative result indicates the absence of detectable Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis DNA in the specimen but does not negate the presence of organism or active or recent disease (known inhibition rate of <1%) and may occur due to inhibition of PCR, sequence variability underlying primers and/or probes, or the presence of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis in quantities less than the limit of detection of the assay.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Cross-reactivity with Bordetella holmesii may occur with the Bordetella pertussis PCR assay. The prevalence of Bordetella holmesii is relatively low, with positivity in <1% of nasopharyngeal swabs.(2) Bordetella holmesii has, however, been associated with pertussis-like symptoms.(2)
Cross-reactivity of the Bordetella pertussis assay has been demonstrated with a limited number of Bordetella bronchiseptica isolates. The prevalence of the insertion sequence target, IS481, has been reported to be between 1% and 5% in Bordetella bronchiseptica isolates.
This assay is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry Bordetella pertussis or parapertussis
This assay is not recommended for follow up of patients previously diagnosed with pertussis (ie, as a test of cure).
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Not applicable
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. She RC, Billetdeaux E, Phansalkar AR, et al: Limited applicability of direct fluorescent-antibody testing for Bordetella sp. and Legionella sp. specimens for the clinical microbiology laboratory. J Clin Microbiol 2007;45:2212-2214
2. Guthrie JL, Robertson AV, Tang P, et al: Novel duplex real-time PCR assay detects Bordetella holmesii in specimens from patients with pertussis-like symptoms in Ontario, Canada. J Clin Microbiol 2010;48:1435-1437
3. Sloan LM, Hopkins MK, Mitchell PS, et al: Multiplex LightCycler PCR assay for detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis in nasopharyngeal specimens. J Clin Microbiol 2002;40:96-100
4. Dragsted DM, Dohn B, Madsen J, et al: Comparison of culture and PCR for detection of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis under routine laboratory conditions. J Med Microbiol 2004;53:749-754
5. Antila M, He Q, de Jong C, et al: Bordetella holmesii DNA is not detected in nasopharyngeal swabs from Finnish and Dutch patients with suspected pertussis. J Med Microbiol 2006;55:1043-1051


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October 1960
The soundtrack album for "GI Blues" enters the Billboard album chart and soon goes to #1. It remains #1 for 10 weeks and stays on the chart for 111 weeks. It is to be the most successful album of Elvis' entire career on the Billboard charts. ("GI Blues" was the most successful album on the music charts. However, "Blue Hawaii" was the biggest selling album during Elvis' life, selling 2 million copies in the first 12 months.)
November 6, 1960
Elvis begins recording and filming for his seventh film, "Wild in the Country," which will be completed in January. "GI Blues" opens nationally on November 23 to warm reviews and big box office sales. It was #2 the first week and for the year on Variety's list. By 1969, Variety reports it had grossed 4.3 million, equal to "The African Q."
December 22, 1960
"Flaming Star" opens nationally to warm reviews, but unlike "GI Blues," this dramatic film with little singing, does not set the box office on fire. It was #12 for the week. Elvis does however earn recognition from a tribal council for his positive portrayal of a Native American in this racially charged drama. The film is banned in South Africa due to its interracial theme.
February 25, 1961
Elvis appears in Memphis at a luncheon in his honor and numerous recent awards Elvis has received are shown to the press and others attending. A press conference follows. Then, Elvis performs one afternoon show and one evening show at Ellis Auditorium to benefit around 38 Memphis-area charities. Other than the Sinatra television show, these shows are Elvis' only live performances since his Army discharge.
"Elvis Presley Day" is proclaimed by Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington. Every year after this, Elvis donates money to a list of Memphis-area charities, eventually reaching 50 or more, usually around Christmas time. Within a few years, to show their appreciation, the city gives him a massive plaque listing 50 charities.


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The Free Lance-Star Photography Department shares the stories behind the photos.
Never give up
MORE: Read more news from Fredericksburg
As I was driving around looking for interesting things to shoot on Friday afternoon I saw activity at the Battleground sports complex. The lacrosse team was practicing and there appeared to be people running in the snow. I knew that there was something interesting about the scene, but my shots of the runners just weren't working out because the snow wasn't visible, and thus the element that made the scene interesting. I realized that the runners were bright enough that I could put the snow in focus and not lose anything important. Let me know in the comments if you think I was successful.
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The House Oversight Committee has sent requests to the White House and Pentagon asking for all documents related to the death of Pat Tillman. The committee is investigating why the Army misrepresented the circumstances of the Ranger's death. Key to that effort is a letter sent by a top general urging Gen. John Abizaid to warn the White House.
AP via Yahoo!:
Committee Chairman Henry Waxman wrote Friday to White House Counsel Fred Fielding requesting "all documents received or generated by any official in the Executive Office of the President" that relate to Tillman.
A second letter was sent to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Gates was asked to produce all documents related to Tillman generated by his office and the Pentagon's office of public affairs, as well as the office of Gen. John Abizaid.
The committee gave the administration until May 18 to produce the documents.
A Progressive Journal of News and Opinion Publisher, Zuade Kaufman Editor, Robert Scheer
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Nokia C5
Nokia's lower end and mid range handsets might not offer the bells and whistles of the leading edge phones, but they can be solid workhorses. The C5 is a case in point. Just be aware when eyeing up the specs that its small screen means it can't do some things nearly as well as bigger screened alternatives. Nokia C5 Slimline …
A perfect second phone to my (oh so old) iPhone 3G. It does texting, calling and satnav, the three things I actually use on my second phone, and the battery seems generous enough.
I would not touch with a bargepole
But would be ideal for my parents....
So a thumbs up.
Now where have I heard of a C5 before?
Named after the Citroen - or the Sinclair?
Mine's the one with the washing machine motor (with pedals attached) in the pocket.
I'm not sure whether to drive it or blow things up with it...
Sinclair C5.
How dissappointing. Was really looking forward to seeing a picture of some Nokia excecutive in an electric scooter being overtaken by a Lorry.
Sensory confusion
> ...equaliser had practically no effect on sound output, as far as I could see
Well yes, I expect you would have a problem seeing the sound output..
Must be a southern thing
"Bushy Road pronounced as in mushy (as in peas) rather than bushy (as in trees)."
Aren't both examples pronounced the same way? They are where I come from fella!
Does what it says on the tin
Got this phone a couple of weeks a go as a work phone. quite a good runner at the moment. battey life out lasts my personal iphone 3gs - but no great surprise there. e-mail can be a bit fiddley but what would you expect without a qwerty keyboard.
All round good runner.
Without Wi-Fi is it possible to download map data onto a PC for transfer to an SD card. As a PAYG user I wouldn't like to have to top up my phone before each use of Ovi-maps...
Nokia phones and Maps
You should have a usb port, no?
This would mean that you can connect your phone to your pc and download to PC then to phone.
There's a good reason why Nokia is putting maps on all of their phones. (Its called Navteq) ;-P
And of course that's probably one of the most useful apps on a phone outside of using the phone to make calls/text. Now if only they could improve some of their apps...
That kettle...
... must be brand spanking new. Frankly amazed it's not sitting in a puddle of its own water. I give it a couple of months, unless you're hardly ever in.
One word...
Did you almost forget its a phone?
Why else wouldn't its primary function be mentioned until the very end of the review?
C5 mobile phone
Siemens once had a C5 mobile phone. http://www.oebl.de/C-Netz/Geraete/Siemens/C5/C5.html
Navs & Small Screens are OK
Navigation is not only for cars (where you do need a large screen for comfort). When you're in the tube, or walking around, particularly in an unknown city, it is immensely useful to have online navigation. And with the phone in your hand, the small screen works OK.
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Fewer opportunities may await asylum seekers in France, where stricter policies are overlapping with strained resources.
U.S. lawmakers are preparing to vote on reauthorizing the 1996 legislation that limited immigrant access to federally funded welfare benefits. Audrey Singer, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, maps out what is at stake for all sides in the debate.
Resolving complex legal, social, and security issues after Sept. 11 will not be easy. But what does immigration have to do with it? Muzaffar Chishti, MPI Senior Policy Analyst, explains.
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 dramatically reformed the nation's welfare system. MPI's Amanda Levinson takes a closer look at how these changes affected immigrants.
Legislative Progress on Department of Homeland Security Proposal... Local/Federal Law Enforcement Cooperation... Continuation of Secret Detentions... Senior Diplomat Asked to Resign... Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC): Authorized under the Social Security Act of 1935, AFDC provided financial assistance to families with children who were deprived of support due to the unemployment, death, disability, or absence of at least one parent. AFDC was replaced by PRWORA in 1996.
INS Included in Homeland Security Proposal... Registering and Monitoring Non-Immigrants...
Opposition to Local Enforcement of Immigration Laws Continues...
Inquiry Regarding Detention of Haitians...
Large-scale migration from Mexico to the United States is expected to continue well into the next decade. MPI Co-Director Demetrios Papademetriou looks at attempts to move the U.S.-Mexico migration relationship from one mired in problems and recriminations to one yielding important and reciprocal economic and national security benefits.
The concepts of 'foreign born' and 'foreigner' initially appear identical. However, in an international context, they are used to categorize people in fundamentally different ways. Elizabeth Grieco, MPI Data Manager, explains how these concepts can reflect alternative views of citizenship and discusses what this means for data comparability.
Australia plans to increase its 2002-2003 immigration program to the highest annual intake since the end of the 1980s.
The Palestinian refugee population is one of the world's oldest and largest, and poses enduring challenges to international aid organizations. The Source asked Karen Koning AbuZayd, who has been UNRWA's Deputy Commissioner-General since August 2000, to give her perspective on the current crisis.
Though roundly defeated in the French presidential elections, the extreme right may continue to influence French immigration policy.
The Green Party has been blocked from pushing through new anti-discrimination legislation, mainly by religious groups.
INS Reorganization Near Certain... Shorter Visa Duration Anticipated... TPS Extended... Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act Becomes Law...
About 8.5 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States according to new estimates. Jeffrey Passel, Principal Research Associate at the Urban Institute, provides new insight into the numbers and the methodology.
Uprooted from their homes, but still living on their native soil, the world's 20-25 million "internally displaced persons" present a dual challenge to concepts of national sovereignty and humanitarian action. Monette Zard, Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, provides the basic facts about what now amounts to a global crisis.
Despite Japan's decade-long economic downturn, recent patterns of immigration suggest that some sectors still have a persistent demand for foreign workers. Chikako Kashiwazaki, Associate Professor at Keio University, explains why.
Since the early 1990s, there have been more female than male immigrants to the United States. This Spotlight by Elizabeth Grieco, MPI Data Manager, examines some of the characteristics of this important group of immigrants.
Diverse origins. Diverse opportunities. Rubén G. Rumbaut, Professor of Sociology and co-director of the Center for Research on Immigration, Population, and Public Policy at the University of California Irvine, takes a closer look at the trajectories and adaptation of first and second-generation youth in the United States. Over a decade of longitudinal data provide early clues to the cohesive and the centrifugal forces shaping America's immigrant future. Will the achievements that characterize today's immigrant youth follow them through to adulthood?
Italy has struggled to find the right tone and approach toward immigration. In this newly updated profile, Managing Editor Kim Hamilton tackles the dilemmas facing Italian policymakers today.


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Pat Quinn, Governor
Partners for Conservation
Lake Education Assistance Program
The Lake Education Assistance Program (LEAP) is part of an education initiative offered by the Illinois EPA. Funding is provided through Conservation 2000, a comprehensive multi-year environmental protection program signed into law in 1995.
LEAP funds are available to all school children whether they attend public or private schools, and for grades from kindergarten through graduate school. Funds are also available to not-for-profit organizations, such as lake associations, scouting groups, parks, and communities. LEAP has approximately $50,000 in available funding per year. The maximum award per school and/or organization is $500 per application period.
The IEPA provides funding for approximately one hundred lake and lake watershed related educational field trips, seminars/workshops, projects, and activities per fiscal year. Projects and activities must have stated goals and involve the enhanced lake/lake watershed education of teachers, students, organizations and/or the community. A one page final report will be required, including such things as the level of participant involvement, videos, photographs, artwork, and/or written work. Funding will be in the form of reimbursement of documented costs incurred, and can be applied to such items as educational materials, scientific equipment, substitute teacher payment, buses/drivers, seminars, workshops, software, and visual materials. Any reimbursement request submitted to the Illinois EPA after June 30 will not be accepted and becomes the responsibility of the purchaser.
Application deadlines are September 30 and January 31. Only one application per school or organization for each application period will be accepted. Please feel free to make copies of the attached documents for future use or for distribution to interested parties. For an application, please download a copy of the Lake Education Assistance Program Application Form.
Success of the program is evident in the many "thank you" letters received from teachers participating in the program.
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Choosing Judge Higgs' successor
- Written by Bernal E. Smith II
Among the many items on Gov. Bill Haslam's plate is an opportunity to demonstrate his political acumen and savvy relative to an appointee to serve out the remaining term of the late Shelby County Criminal Court Judge W. Otis Higgs Jr.
Higgs died unexpectedly on Feb. 15, leaving a tremendous legacy of service on the bench and to the City of Memphis and Shelby County.
This is an important appointment for many reasons.
First, the replacement of a jurist the caliber of Judge Higgs is critical for those with business before criminal court division two and for maintaining the relative efficiency with which cases are dispersed and disposed of throughout all the criminal courts of Shelby County.
Secondly, Judge John Fowlkes' recent appointment to the federal bench – combined with Judge Higgs' passing – has left a glaring lack of diversity in the criminal courts, where the preponderance of the litigants are African American in a city and county with a majority African-American population.
Although justice is supposed to be blind, both distant and recent history (Juvenile Court findings by the Justice Department for example) demonstrates that in many instances that simply isn't the case. Cultural relations and experience matter in how justice is ultimately relayed.
Gov. Haslam has gained a reputation as a moderate conservative, with an ability to work across the aisle and build consensus while using a "down home" sense of people and easy communications to build social and political capital with constituents and legislators. He is a quick study relative to the pertinent facts and history of an issue.
There are a number of pertinent historical facts for Haslam to consider relative to this appointment.
In 1965, then-Gov. Frank G. Clement made a bold and historic move, appointing 40-year-old Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks to fill a vacancy in the Shelby County criminal court. The move made Dr. Hooks Tennessee's first African-American to serve as criminal court judge. A year later, he won a full term to that same judicial seat.
In 1964, H.T. Lockard become the first African American to hold elected office in Shelby County since Reconstruction when he won a seat on what would be the predecessor to the County Commission. In 1975, he would become Judge Lockard.
In 1970, Higgs, 37, was appointed by then-Gov. Buford Ellington to Division 4, Shelby County criminal court. He served until 1975, at which time then-Gov. Ray Blanton appointed Lockard (at age 55) to fill the seat. Judge Lockard retained the seat through subsequent elections, retiring in 1994 following an illness.
Meanwhile, Judge Higgs moved on to hold several positions of distinction, including becoming the only African American to hold the position of Shelby County Sheriff. In 1998, he ran successfully for the judgeship in division 2. He was re-elected in 2006 for a term that expires in 2014.
Interesting how interconnected things are; how they seem to come full circle. Lockard, Hooks, Higgs, Lockard and back to Higgs – each bold, a pioneer, African American. All were relatively young when initially appointed or elected, and all in Memphis and Shelby County.
It's also notable that during the '60's many African Americans were members of the Republican Party (the party of Lincoln). So, in some instances you had a Caucasian governor of a different political party appointing African Americans across the aisle.
Now in that legacy and tradition, Gov. Haslam has an opportunity to appoint someone to the remaining year of Judge Higgs' term. He can identify and appoint someone with the opportunity to be a new-era pioneer and a catalyst for change for a new generation.
Potential candidates
Each candidate must meet several basic criteria, which include being an attorney, at least 30 years of age, a resident of Tennessee for five years and a resident of the district for one year.
While there are myriad potential candidates, what about those with an interest, high potential, experience and a penchant to adjudicate the cases and serve the people before the court with fairness and compassion? What about those cut from the cloth of Hooks, Lockard and Higgs?
I've been able to identify three to whom Gov. Haslam should give the highest consideration. They are:
Damon Griffin – Age, 37. Experience: Assistant District Attorney General, serving as a member of the Special Prosecution Unit (SPU) and the Gang and Narcotics Unit. A successful trial attorney in that office, trying over 30 jury trials, including the state's most horrific mass murder, and other cases featured on the A&E Network's "The First 48." Currently, Chief Ethics Officer for Shelby County Government. Service/Unique Experience: Provides pro bono services to the Headquarters Jurisdictional Assembly, Church of God in Christ, Inc. (COGIC), where he serves as parliamentarian and counsel for the Assembly. An ordained and licensed youth minister in COGIC and adjunct professor at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Ten years of legal experience.
Carolyn Watkins – Age, 52. Experience: Served as an Assistant Public Defender, handling felony preliminary hearings to capital murder cases. Currently, Administrator for the Shelby County Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance. Service/Unique Experience: Member of numerous non-profit boards, including Op-Act, Grace House, The Klondike CDC and the "Stop the Killing in Klondike Task Force." Volunteered time on issues from crime reduction to economic growth and development. Over 23 years of legal experience.
Glenn Wright – Age, 57. Experience: Served as an Assistant Public Defender, Assistant District Attorney, and a lawyer in private practice. Also served as a Special Judge in both General Sessions Criminal and Criminal Court of Shelby County. Currently, in private practice. Service/Unique Experience: Served as a prosecutor, public defender and in private practice. Twenty-eight years of experience.


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Super Bowl ads compete for your attention
Updated On: Feb 03 2013 03:56:49 AM EST
Everybody knows the Super Bowl ads are exciting to watch and extremely expensive.
In fact, the total spending on Super Bowl spots has doubled in the last decade from $130 million for the 2003 game to $263 million last year's edition.
"It is very expensive. For each set of eyeballs you're paying for you better, have something worthwhile to say or you're wasting your money." said Matthew McCarthy from Brand Development, Axe.
Knee Deep in the Hoopla
With so many sneak previews of big ads, we've already spent this week, talking about them, analyzing them, and debating whether some of the content is too controversial. A Volkswagen spot featuring a Minnesota businessman who's relaxed like someone from Jamaica ran into criticism this year. Some called it borderline racist. However, the tourism minister in Jamaica says the commercial shows the tremendous appeal of Jamaican hospitality.
As the old saying goes, any publicity may be good publicity. It's getting more and more difficult to stand out in a crowded market place, and that's a huge part of the Super Bowl strategy.
"You've to stand out in some fashion, and if not, you sort of get ignored," said Tim Calkins of the Kellogg School of Management.
Getting Viewers Involved
We've also notice Super Bowl commercials also seem to be much more interactive. Coca-Cola will let viewers choose which characters win a quest for a refreshing drink. While Budweiser is warming hearts with a contest to name the baby Clydesdale in an ad about the bond between a horse andits trainer.
So, how do you tell if the commercials are working?
"Each company has its own way of telling. Do they want exposure and brand recognition? Do they want car sales? Do they want soda sales? There's a lot of techniques and methods that these guys use to figure things out," said Brian Steinberg an Advertising Age TV writer.
Here's a link to almost two dozen Super Bowl TV commercials.
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How do you know you've made it? When you've starred in one of those neon-green pistachio commercials. The commercial campaign for Wonderful Pistachios is as addictive as the product it touts. Featuring both celebs with major star power and internet sensations wearing green and cracking their nuts, ... More >>
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(Photo: Clockwise from left - Mayor John Muller, Allan Alifano, Rick Kowalczyk, Naomi Patridge and Vice Mayor Marina Fraser)
Half Moon Bay City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month starting at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are held at the Ted Adcock Community Senior Center 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA.
Mayor John Muller650-726-8270
"Farmer John" Muller was appointed to the Half Moon Bay City Council in 2006 to fill a vacancy created by a Councilmember resignation. He ran unopposed in November of 2007, and has served as both Vice Mayor and Mayor since then. Prior to his tenure on the City Council, Mayor Muller was a Board Member and Chair of the Coastside County Water District Board. He continues to serve as the Chair of the Regional Water Quality Control Board and is actively involved in the City's Finance Committee.
Vice Mayor Marina Fraser 650-726-8270
Marina Fraser was first elected to the Half Moon Bay City Council in November 2003 and has served as Mayor twice. Prior to her election to the City Council, Fraser served as a Half Moon Bay Parks & Recreation Commissioner from 1998-2002. Councilmember Fraser is a member of the San Mateo County Library Joint Powers Association and the County of San Mateo Office of Emergency Services.
Councilmember Allan Alifano
650-726-8270Allan Alifano was elected to the Half Moon Bay City Council in November of 2009. A local business owner, he is an active member of the Downtown Business Association. Previous experience with the City of Half Moon Bay includes an 8-year stint on the City's Planning Commission. He is a member of the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo) and serves as the City of Half Moon Bay's representative to the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM).
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Rick Kowalczyk was elected to the Half Moon Bay City Council in November 2009 and served as Mayor in 2013. He is a business consultant, specializing in the strategic planning and marketing services. He is involved in many civic organizations, including the Cabrillo Education Foundation and ASPIRE Education Services. He serves as the City of Half Moon Bay's representative to the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM), is a member of the League of California Cities Environmental Quality Committee and serves as the City Council Representative to the Cabrillo Unified School District.
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Naomi Patridge is currently serving a record 6th term on the Half Moon Bay City Council. Prior to being elected to the City Council, she was also a Half Moon Bay Parks & Recreation Commissioner for 14 years. Councilmember Patridge serves as the City's representative to the City/County Association of Governments, serving on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), and the Congestion Management & Environmental Committee (CMEC).


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The pilot stated that she had leaned the mixture during cruise flight; however, she did not adjust the mixture setting prior to initiating an approach to landing. While on final approach to the runway, the engine lost power. The pilot advanced the throttle with no change in engine performance. The airplane landed hard in an open area just short of the approach end of the runway and impacted a ditch during the landing roll. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the firewall sustained substantial damage. The engine remained attached to the airframe by all its mounts. The engine was started and ran normally through various power settings. No anomalies were noted with the engine or airframe. The Pilot's Operating Handbook normal procedures state to enrich the mixture as required for descent and before landing.
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Ill pass, thank you. Looking at some of the changes in the marketplace lately, weve seen the introduction of more low-cost annuities. Will that change your view on using them in a portfolio?
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Pearn's Steam World
Pearn's Steam Museum is a volunteer group dedicated to the restoration and preservation of early agricultural heritage.
The collection includes Foden, Birdsall, Fowler, Buffalo Pitts, Avelinga, Porter and Eclipse steam traction engines. Railway memorabilia, stationary engines, associated farm and household tools, implements, tractors, fairground organ, miniature train travel on a 500m loop of the complex.


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Man wanted in King Street slaying
Published On: Mar 21 2013 01:21:44 PM CDT
Colorado Springs police have named a suspect in the death of a man at a town home on the city's west side.
Police say Preston Deangalo Johnson is wanted for murder.
An autopsy is scheduled Thursday on the victim, Ivan Ortiz, 26. Ortiz was found dead inside a home on King Street Tuesday afternoon.
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One Direction - Izod Center - 7/2/13
Better Than: My live tweets could have ever explained.
Cal Aurand
The screaming started early. The Coach bus from Manhattan to the Izod Center was filled with teens sticking on temporary tattoos, covering their arms in body paint with phrases like "I <3 Harry" and Instagramming photos to look back on tomorrow. Excitement bubbled by the entrance as young girls dragged their parents to the door. The actual arena was deafening. At this point, a feverish reaction to One Direction is to be expected. Tickets for this particular tour went on sale and sold out a year ago, so the fans had been stewing in their excitement for quite some time. But experiencing and experiencing are two different things indeed, and the reaction One Direction fans have to One Directions serves as a simple reminder of what music can make us feel, why that's so important, and how fun it is to love something so much when you're too young to understand exactly what that love means.
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Potted Shrimp
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Potted Shrimp
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|Serves 4
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|45 minutes (including clarifying the butter)
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- 1 pound butter, clarified
- 1 medium shallot, finley chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- Dash fresh grated nutmeg
- Dash cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon Gentlemen's Relish or 1 anchovy filet
- 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 pound small shrimp (31-40 per pound), shelled and coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
Heat 1/2 cup of clarified butter and shallots in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until shallots begin to become translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add nutmeg, cayenne, gentlemen's relish or anchovy filet, and lemon juice and continue to cook while stirring for 1 minute. Add chopped shrimp and cook, stirring often, until shrimp are pink and just cooked in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Using a slotted spoon, divide shrimp between ramekins, then divide remaining liquid on top of shrimp, pressing down so that the shrimp are as submerged as possible. Divide remaining clarified butter between ramekins, making sure no shrimp break the surface. Scatter thyme leaves over the clarified butter layer.
Set potted shrimp in the fridge until butter has set, at least 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving. Serve with toast.


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This playlist is a sampling of music sung by Cantor Lori Corrsin
and the Temple Emanu-El Choir, accompanied by Pedro d'Aquino and
K. Scott Warren on the organ. (Recorded September 2007 in the Main Sanctuary, Fifth Avenue at 65th Street.)
Listen with the Emanu-El audio player.
Download the individual files (MP3 Format):
- Esa Einai (Psalm 121) (MP3, 3M)
- Avinu Malkeinu (MP3, 3M)
- Al Cheit (MP3, 3M)
- Shofar Blessing (MP3, 2M)
- Binder Shofar Service (MP3, 6M)
- Unetane Tokef (MP3, 6M)
- Kol Nidrei (MP3, 5M)
- Enosh (MP3, 2M)
- Adonai Ma Adam (MP3, 5M)
- Shiviti (MP3, 3M)
- Psalm 23 (MP3, 4M)
- Why Art Thou Cast Down? (MP3, 2M)
- We Remember Them (MP3, 3M)
- Kiddush (MP3, 5M)
- Benediction (MP3, 2M)
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A Roman Invasion?
Cardiff residents were no doubt surprised to see a Roman Centurion casually riding a chariot through the streets yesterday, during filming for Doctor Who's sixth series finale.
If the pic above is any indication, Romans will be invading present day earth. Well, for a scene or two anyway. How and why they are there is anyone's guess right now.
Details from the other day suggested that this is not the only time period in the episode, as we also have characters from the 1940's all the way to the 52nd century!
Youtube user zidey caught a glimpse of one of the scenes in the video below. You'll have to turn your head to the side to view it though.
Thanks to Quresh Miah for the pic.
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Lori Haus is single, with three children, a townhouse, a car her family has outgrown and more expenses than income.
Before the recession, Haus got by with wrestling moves that would impress the WWF. The home care nurse's biggest battle: balancing her family's need for money against her need to be home with her children.


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Go outdoors!Written by Lori Moffatt | Published March 15, 2013
The Vernal Equinox and the first official day of spring—March 20—is so close we can taste it. Well, FEEL it (in the sun's warm rays on our skin), SEE it (in the leaves budding out on even the pecans, which somehow know when the chance of frost has passed), and SMELL it (in the fragrance of all those flowers). It's tough to be inside in weather this glorious. So get on out there. We just received word that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's "Texas Outdoor Family" program, which kicked off a few years ago to encourage people to enjoy the great outdoors, has expanded this year to include themed weekends organized around such topics as learning to mountain bike. On March 23-24, at Stephen F. Austin State Park, groups of up to six participants ($65 for all!) can learn basic camping skills (such as how to pitch a tent, build a campfire, and go geocaching) along with mountain biking safety, etiquette, and rules of the (off)road. Amazingly, most equipment—including tents, handheld GPS untis, cookware, lanterns, and bikes—are provided. You're on your own for food, clothing, and sleeping bag. Sign up for this program or others by calling 512/389-8903; www.tpwd.state.txus/calendar/texas-outdoor-family-stephen-f.-austin-state-park-houston-1.
St. Patrick's Day is "Kind of a Big Dill" in MansfieldWritten by Erin Inks | Published March 13, 2013
Photo courtesy of Best Maid
What goes great with a green shirt and green beer on St. Patrick's Day? If you're in Mansfield, the answer is simple: pickles.
New drive-in theater to open in central Fort WorthWritten by Matt Joyce | Published March 1, 2013
Here's another example of the enduring appeal of "retro." There's a new drive-in movie theater scheduled to open adjacent to downtown Fort Worth this spring.
The Coyote Drive-In is building a 20-acre complex in the Trinity Uptown neighborhood, across the river from downtown. Two of the three screens will be six stories tall (that's relatively big), and the complex will accommodate up to 1,300 cars. Audio will be broadcast on an FM radio signal.
Celebrating Texas' Independence DayWritten by Erin Inks | Published February 28, 2013
Growing up in Texas and learning about how this state became a nation for a time, I always wondered why people didn't make a bigger deal out of Texas Independence Day. It seems like a great time to celebrate what's great about Texas, doesn't it?
This year is an excellent chance to do just that, since the March 2 anniversary of the adoption of a declaration of independence falls on Saturday. Celebrations in Granbury, Gruene and Washington-on-the-Brazos offer a fun way to mark this historic occasion and show your Texas pride.
Love is in the air, even for historic courthousesWritten by Matt Joyce | Published February 13, 2013
In an era of social media crushes and online dating, preservation groups are seizing on the romantic month of February to spread the love for a completely different kind of treasure: historic county courthouses.
Paddling Caddo: New trails guide canoes, kayaks on swampy lakeWritten by Matt Joyce | Published February 5, 2013
Exploring new territory by canoe or kayak is different than other modes of travel. There's a serenity to gliding quietly through the water, less likely to startle wildlife. And the perspective is unique, lower than hiking trails or roads.
Laissez les bons temps rouler, Texas styleWritten by Erin Inks | Published February 1, 2013
Fat Tuesday isn't until Feb. 12, but why wait until then to let the good times roll? Mardi Gras events are popping up across Texas this weekend, complete with parades, costumes, and Cajun-style food and music. Festivities include:
Hotel Settles, built by one oil boom, could flourish in anotherWritten by Matt Joyce | Published January 29, 2013
With the recent reopening of the Hotel Settles in Big Spring, I couldn't help but wonder about the viability of such a hotel in the remote West Texas town.
Salvaged from decay, historic Hotel Settles reopens in Big SpringWritten by Matt Joyce | Published January 22, 2013
If you've driven through Big Spring in the past few weeks, you probably noticed the red neon Hotel Settles sign, shining like a beacon over the city and the surrounding West Texas plains.
Briscoe-Garner Museum hopes for spring opening in Uvalde, despite fireWritten by Matt Joyce | Published January 16, 2013
The renovation of the Briscoe-Garner Museum in Uvalde hit a rough patch recently when a fire broke out in the historic home.
Woodward Ranch, a 'rock hound's paradise' for saleWritten by Matt Joyce | Published January 8, 2013
One of the oldest tourism destinations in West Texas is up for sale.
Rock hounds have been making pilgrimages to the Woodward Ranch since the 1930, and still do, to hunt for agates and gemstones on the 2,200-acre patch of prairies, mesas, and mountains, about 16 miles south of Alpine.
Big Bend's Boquillas border crossing to openWritten by Matt Joyce | Published December 21, 2012
The Boquillas border crossing in Big Bend National Park is set to re-open.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Friday that the crossing will open 30 days after its final ruling is published. A precise date wasn't immediately available.
The federal government closed the Boquillas crossing of the Rio Grande in 2002 in the aftermath of 9/11.


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It's been suspiciously quiet on the D23 front lately, as members waited to see what plans the company's "official" fan club held for 2010. With all the shakeup at Disney lately, it seems like several divisions are still catching up – try, for instance, to determine what Disney's DVD release schedule is this year!
In any case, we've just received the list of D23's events through this spring. We'll still have to wait a bit for the official D23 Expo announcement, but that is in fact forthcoming. For now, though, here's what's been announced for 2010 so far. D23's special-event lineup includes:
January 22, 2010 – A Practically Perfect Night of Surprises with D23 and Mary Poppins
D23 Members will attend a performance of the critically acclaimed Mary Poppins at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles – plus an exclusive post-show experience with the Mary Poppins cast… and a top-secret surprise guest. (Hint: It's an actor from the classic 1964 film.) D23 Members will receive 20 percent off select tickets for the January 22 performance (in various seating locations and price ranges). Visit the D23 website at www.disney.com/D23 for ticket information and availability.
February 13, April 10, August 14 and November 13, 2010 – D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives
D23 Members will get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank and at the Walt Disney Archives on a two-hour tour hosted by D23 and Archives staff members. Three tours will be held on each date, and each tour can accommodate 50 people. In D23's Charter Year, these special tours sold out almost immediately. Tickets for the February 13 and April 10 tours will be available at 10 a.m. Pacific time Thursday, January 26, and are $50 per person.
March 5, 2010 – D23's First-Anniversary Party at the Walt Disney World Resort
Hundreds of D23 Members are expected to gather from around the country – and around the world – for a once-in-a-lifetime night of magic and memories. The evening's festivities include a private dinner inside the Magic Kingdom's Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, followed by an exclusive D23 viewing of Mickey's PhilharMagic. Afterward, guests will hear insider details about the upcoming Fantasyland expansion from Walt Disney Imagineering. The celebration will also feature a sumptuous dessert party, a special commemorative pin for everyone attending, and a host of surprises. More details, including reservation availability and pricing, will be announced shortly on D23's website at www.disney.com/D23.
March 10, 2010 – D23's First-Anniversary Party at the Disneyland Resort
D23 will hold its one and only West Coast anniversary celebration in the most magical land at the Happiest Place on Earth: Fantasyland. D23 Members will take over all of Fantasyland for one amazing night filled with classic attractions, familiar characters (as well as a few you may not have seen in a while!), and a chance to see rare pieces of Disneyland history up close. Plus, D23 Members and their guests will enjoy an array of delicious Disney-inspired desserts, a special commemorative pin for everyone attending, and other surprises. Additional information, including reservation availability and pricing, will be announced shortly at www.disney.com/D23.
March 27, 2010 – "50 and Fabulous" Screening of Toby Tyler
At last year's D23 Expo, Disney fans had a chance to see Disney masterpieces that were celebrating their Golden Anniversaries… a new D23 tradition that continues in 2010, this time in the recently renovated, state-of-the-art, 400-seat Studio Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank. Tickets to the "50 and Fabulous" screenings are free for D23 Members and their guests, and the series kicks off with a movie that hasn't been seen on the big screen since its first release in 1960: Toby Tyler, or 10 Weeks with a Circus. D23's screening of this lighthearted, live-action comedy will combine with special D23 surprises and the opportunity to enjoy a movie in this exclusive cinematic venue. Reservations may be made beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific time on Thursday, January 26. (A $5 processing fee for each ticket will apply.)
As with all live events, dates and times are subject to change.
Additional D23 special events are planned throughout 2010, including:
• May 8: "50 and Fabulous" screening of Pollyanna at the Walt Disney Studio Theatre;
• May 29-30: "Flowers and Fireworks" event at the Walt Disney World Resort, adding all-new elements as D23 expands the festivities to two days;
• June 26: A special celebration at the Walt Disney Studios marking the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney Archives;
• July 10: "50 and Fabulous" screening of Swiss Family Robinson at the Walt Disney Studio Theatre;
• October 15-16: "Sip & Stroll" at the immensely popular Epcot International Food and Wine Festival;
• October 23: "50 and Fabulous" screening of The Sign of Zorro at the Walt Disney Studio Theatre
• December 11-12: "Magic and Merriment" weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort;
D23 is also in the planning stages for even more exciting 2010 events, details of which will be revealed in the coming months.
Now, that's a pretty decent slate – if you're in Florida or California. The rest of us, as expected, tend to benefit a little less from these events. Long-time readers will know that I've been fairly supportive of D23 so far, despite their occasional missteps. They've mercifully veered away from the more Magical ™ pixie dust, hugs and candy canes aspect of modern Disney, and have given pretty worthy service to the company's real history and creative talents. Most importantly, they've always seemed to learn from their mistakes and actually listen to feedback.
This has manifested itself in a number of areas, most recently when they announced that 2010 would see the introduction of tiered memberships. The demand for a lower-priced membership option led to the new "Silver" membership, which at the price of $34.99 earns you the opportunity to attend special D23 Member events throughout the year as well as access to D23 merchandise and memorabilia. The current membership plan, priced at $74.99, became the "Gold" membership; this retains the benefits of the Silver level and adds a subscription to the quarterly periodical Disney twenty-three.
In addition, 2010 introduces some new benefits for both membership tiers. All members will receive a Disney Undiscovered: A 23-Month Calendar of Disney's Unrealized Masterpieces; this wall calendar will contain lots of rarely-seen concept art for unrealized theme park, film and animation projects. It's a neat idea and something I think fans would enjoy. New artwork is always welcome, after all.
The other new perk for members is the introduction of discounts at some locations in California's Downtown Disney and in ESPNZones nationwide. Again, nothing Earth-shaking, but it's a nice touch.
Now, of course, if billions of Disney fans had signed up for D23 I doubt we'd be seeing so many of these friendly gestures. But as cynical as the modern Disney corporation can make you, one does have to give them credit when they do the right thing. Lowering the price point for membership is a great thing, especially for residents of California and Florida that can immediately benefit from all these events.
All that being said, I have some qualms. You'll note that most of these events have fees for admission – that's not a good sign. So far, most of these D23 events have been free for members. Now the studio tours are $50 per person? Obviously this is merely a way of hiding fees – after all, I'd rather pay $75 and get into events free than think I'm getting a deal at $35 and then having to shell out fifty bucks every time I want to attend an event. And the $5 "processing fee" for their free screening is just shady, shady, shady.
I can understand if this is a deal that D23 had to strike to justify their continued existence to corporate. But this is a slippery slope, and something that needs to be monitored carefully.
But enough of that – the big story out of this is MOOCHIE. A headlining event for Toby Tyler?! My dad is going to be so stoked! This kind of thing is why D23 has amused me so far – who knew anyone at Disney today would have even heard of Toby Tyler? They're having a special screening, and that has to mean just one thing – MOOCHIE at last!
Look at all those other "50 and Fabulous" screenings this year – besides Toby Tyler there's Pollyanna, The Swiss Family Robinson, Mask of Zorro… that's a power line-up! AND THREE OF THE FOUR FEATURE MOOCHIE.
Given that they screened last year's "50 and Fabulous" films at the D23 Expo, I expect to see these this year. And thus my list of demands, Disney: Hayley Mills. James MacArthur. More Tommy Kirk. And MOOCHIE. Give the people what they want!


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The Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet of Russia bring their own, unique, spectacular interpretation of the classic Swan Lake to Dublin.
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December 2012
Founded in 1870, The Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet is widely recognised as one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world. It is unique in that it draws all of its dancers from its own school which is famous throughout the ballet world: former graduates include Galina Ragozina-Panova, Galina Shlyapina, and Nadezhda Pavlova who went on to become Prima Ballerina of The Bolshoi Ballet.
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'The Perm performance with its legion of admirably schooled swans brings the ballet to a heart-stirring conclusion' - The Financial Times
'From the company came an interpretation worthy of its prodigious central performance. SWAN LAKE was shown as the great ballet it truly (if rarely) is' – The New York Times
'The ballet's fabled quartet of swans was danced with absolute synchronicity, and the corps of swans was impeccable' - The Los Angeles Times
Like the Mariinsky, this company benefits from that uniformity that comes when dancers are handpicked early on for their ideal proportions and trained in a single technique'
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WOONSOCKET — Say so long to the blues — blue trash carts, that is.
The familiar 64-gallon bins will begin disappearing from sidewalks after next week's trash collection rounds begin on Monday. Their burgundy and green companion bins will be left behind as the longstanding trio of the city's waste pickup formula is broken up for good.
Deemed obsolete in the age of single-stream recycling, the blue bins — an estimated 10,300 of them in all — have been sold off to the neighboring town of Cumberland for $14 each.
LINCOLN – A Lower River Road woman's amicable relationship with her ex-boyfriend turned sour on Friday when he allegedly became violent during a domestic disturbance and bit her face.
Patrolman Steven M. Tellier reported finding the 39-year-old victim with red marks on her face consistent with a bite after responding to the 2:35 a.m. disturbance at 864 Lower River Road with fellow police officers.
Catherine Theresa Venditti
WARWICK- Venditti, Catherine Theresa (Monti), died peacefully at Scalabrini Villa on December 10, 2012, just shy of her 100th birthday. She was the beloved wife for 56 years of the late Capt. Edo G. Venditti, US Army (Ret.).
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Enrico and Rosalie Monti, she resided in Warwick since 1956.
Clara F. Ruo
WOONSOCKET- Clara F. Ruo 89, resident of Woonsocket died December 10, 2012 at the Landmark Medical Center.
She was the wife of 59 years to the late Marte Ruo.
She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Frank & Pauline (Slobodzan) Warzybok.
Clara was a loving home maker; she was a lifelong Woonsocket resident.
Clara is survived by her son Thomas Ruo of Woonsocket, two grandsons, Steven Ruo Waltham MA and Mathew Ruo of Woonsocket. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Peter E. Goulet
SOMERSET, KY- Peter E. Goulet 63, formerly of Blackstone, died Monday, December 10, in the Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, Somerset, KY, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services are under the direction of the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, and are pending at this time.
Walter Chomka
CUMBERLAND- Chomka, Walter, 82, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday, December 11, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Sarah (Higgins) Chomka. They were happily married for fifty nine years.
Born in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Michael and Michaelena (Ciolkowska) Chomka.


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This FTP directory contains raw ISD hourly observations for the 1901 to present time period. Data are organized by year, then by station in compressed ASCII format.
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On Tuesday, seed fund and startup accelerator 500 Startups is announcing a batch of seven SMS and voice-focused applications selected to its Twilio Fund. Each is being awarded $10,000 in funding; one will receive an additional $50,000 and a spot in the accelerator program. The new Twilio Fund startups -- WorkersNow, Callyo, Magnolia Prime, FastCall411, Volta, Qwipd and knockknock -- run the gamut from extremely useful to nearly inappropriate.


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It is a sad day for the Northwest community. The "Mayor of Northwest Pasadena," Ralph Poole, died early the morning of June 17, 2013, at 3:30 a.m. On Friday he had a massive heart attack and lived long enough to spend time with some of his friends and family.
Mr. Poole was a beloved and influential community leader, a tireless advocate for those in need, and a warrior of local justice.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked at various schools throughout the community as an educator, mentor and writer. He worked with young people between the ages of four to 15 in a program known as Project Safetime, which operated in Kings Villages Apartments.
Mr. Poole was one of the original Board members of the Fair Oaks Project Area Committee (PAC), where he served as Chairman. He also served as an organizational representative on that committee since its inception in 1985, while simultaneously serving on the City of Pasadena's Northwest Commission since 1990.
There wasn't very much that happened in Northwest Pasadena that didn't first go through Mr. Poole. Community issues such as gangs, family, housing, development, policing, you name it; Mr. Poole had a hand in it.
He had 10 children, including six boys and four girls. Two of his sons preceded him in death. He is survived by eight children, 32 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. His name will live on forever.
There will be a public announcement forthcoming on when and where funeral services will be held. Donations to assist with arrangements may be forwarded to Dyana Poole at P.O. Box 92392, Pasadena, California 91109, or call (626) 720-9547.


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Photo by Samantha West Twin Shadow.George Lewis Jr. (AKA Twin Shadow) is Dominican-born, Florida-raised, and New York City-bred. What's in a name? Lewis was close to his sisters growing up, particularly to his twin. He has a thing for the nostalgic -- some of his lyrics for his debut album, ... More >>
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