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Main Street in downtown Zelienople will be filled with visitors this weekend during the annual Country Fall Festival. The influx of visitors, along with the potential for generating repeat visits at other times of the year, means big business for the borough and surrounding communities.
ZELIENOPLE — The annual Country Fall Festival brings thousands of tourists to the borough, tourists who bring their wallets and make a big impact on the economy.
Jack Cohen, executive director of the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, said the festival is one of the largest events in this section of the county, a fact that has business owners along Main Street extending hours and staying open throughout the weekend.
The festival is Friday and Saturday.
"If you think about the restaurants and the shops alone, when you quadruple the amount of people coming into the community," Cohen said. "That's a big boost to business."
Cohen called the festival a "precursor of the holiday season," a sort of preseason event to the shopping season that gets tourists in the mood to spend.
Jennifer Ackerman, the executive director of the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce, said people from across the region come to the event.
Last year, Ackerman said she talked to several people from Ohio who came to Zelienople.
"I think it's very good for the community to hold a festival like this because it really does bring people in from all over the place," she said. "It draws in thousands from outside the community and really increases visibility here."
Shelly Mathew, owner of Mathew Jewelers on Main Street, said hers is just one of several businesses that will have extended hours during the festival.
"It's wonderful because we get a lot of people into town who may never have been to Zelienople before," she said. "It gives them a chance to see our Main Street."
An apple peeler, part of a collection of antique kitchen accessories owned by Janet Bintrim on Portersville, was displayed at last year's the annual Country Fall Festival.
Mathew said she plans on keeping her store open on Sunday, a rare occurrence.
The storeowner also said the Country Fall Festival isn't just a one-time boost in business. Rather, it's an opportunity to showcase the goods and services available in Zelienople so that tourists might keep coming back.
"We're fortunate because we do have a Main Street here, a walkable, viable Main Street," she said.
Whitey Boehm, owner of Whitey's General Store on Main Street, agreed with his colleagues that the festival has a tremendous effect on the borough's economy.
He too will keep his business open on Sunday, a day that it is traditionally closed. He also will open the store earlier and close later to accommodate the thousands of people in town that weekend.
"The fall festival is the best thing for the town," he said. "Horse Trading Days really carries our summer. Fall Festival carries our fall and carries us into the holidays."


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During Kitten Season, we help by enrolling incoming kittens into our Itty Bitty Kitty and Teeny Weany Programs. The Itty Bitty Kitty Program is for our "bottle babies" – the kittens that are too young to eat and their own and so much be hand fed by humans.
The Teeny Weany Program is for kittens who have been weaned and can eat on their own, but they are not ready to be spayed or neutered. Spaying and neutering of the kittens is done at two months / two pounds.
The third category of kittens are those kittens that come in with a momma cat and just need a quiet and loving environment in which to spread time while momma nurses and cares for the kittens.
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NORCROSS — NanoLumens recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Mitchell Rosenberg to the position of vice president of Channel Sales.
Company president Rick Cope said the business was "very pleased to announce that Mitch has joined our team. He does so at a time when the company is growing and expanding at a phenomenal rate."
Prior to joining NanoLumens, Rosenberg served as director of sales at Christies Digital Systems, Dallas, Texas, where he was responsible for leading the consolidated sales and business development team that spearheaded opportunities in both control room and new markets targeted by Christie MicroTiles.
Headquartered in Norcross, NanoLumens is a privately held corporation engaged in the research, product development and component design for unique, flexible and fixed displays that address a technology gap in the $14 billion digital display industry.
For more information, visit www.nanolumens.com.
WIKA named Large Manufacturer of the Year
LAWRENCEVILLE — The WIKA Instrument Corp., with U.S. headquarters in Lawrenceville, has been awarded the designation of Large Manufacturer of the Year by Partnership Gwinnett, Gwinnett County's economic and community development initiative.
WIKA manufactures advanced pressure gauge, pressure transmitter and temperature measurement instrumentation, has been in Lawrenceville for more than 20 years and has more than 600 employees at the location.
"Manufacturing is critical to the U.S. economy, not only from a job creation standpoint, but also for the American technology innovation and leadership it helps to build," said J. Michael Gerster, president for WIKA Instrument Corp.
"We are honored to be the first recipient of this award for the large manufacturer category. It is a testament to the success we've had in working with Gwinnett County organizations as well as the state of Georgia for the past 22 years to help develop, train and recruit employees so that we can continue to improve our manufacturing processes and produce high quality U.S.-made products."
NAIFA-Atlanta announces top financial advisers under 40
ATLANTA — The Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors has announced that Lance Layson was named as a recipient of its prestigious Top Advisors Under 40 award for 2012.
The award recognizes excellence and achievement in the insurance and financial services field measuring production, years in business and community involvement for professionals 40 years of age and younger.
Candidates consisted of insurance and financial professionals throughout the metro Atlanta area, nominated by their peers or business associates.
Final recipients were chosen by a panel of NAIFA-Atlanta board members and will be honored at a luncheon on April 11 at Maggiano's Little Italy in Buckhead.
Lawrenceville woman named project administrator
ATLANTA — Catherine Searight has joined East West Manufacturing, an Atlanta-based contract manufacturing company which produces components and assemblies for U.S. and European original equipment manufacturers and distributors, as project administrator.
In her new role, Searight will assist in the planning of all engineering project details and schedules and manage product launch into production. She will serve as liaison between the company's U.S. and Asian operations and sales staff and customers.
"Catherine has a strong background and is familiar with third-party agency compliance," said Jeff Sweeney, EW chief marketing officer and co-founder. "In addition, she has solid project management skills, which will serve her well in this new position."
Searight comes to East West Manufacturing from Cleveland Electric in Smyrna. A native of Northern Ireland, she graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in political science. She lives in Lawrenceville.
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'The Walking Dead' Season 1, Episode 6 (Season Finale) Recap (VIDEO)
In fiction, a bright light often signifies hope, or the coming of some greatness. It can also mean the end of one's life, perhaps the light at the end of that proverbial tunnel. For the survivors of the outbreak of the dead, Jenner's light at the CDC meant both of those things.
It also shined brightly upon them, asking them to question their drive and motivation. Their very will to live in such a world.
In a dramatic departure from the source material, 'The Walking Dead' did a fantastic job of setting us up for the remainder of this story by stripping these characters down to their emotional cores to see what they're made of. It's what they faced inside themselves here that will speak to how they can face the world out there.
It also, at least temporarily, created a bond of survival and will among this disparate group that they will need if they are to persevere and forge ahead. And all because one lonely and frightened scientist had himself given up all hope. Why else did Jenner even let them into the facility if he knew it was less than a day away from the decontamination that would kill them all?
Perhaps, after all that time alone, he truly felt he'd be doing them a favor by offering them a painless death. But what he failed to do was offer them a choice. He'd made his and was at peace with it, but just as he almost denied them sanctuary, he nearly denied them even the choice of the quiet death (so to speak) he offered, or a slim chance of freedom.
Jenner had been strong and hung in there after the loss of his wife, the woman who once ran that CDC facility, and who would go on to become "Test Subject 19." His despair mirrored that felt by Andrea over the loss of her sister. And so it was unsurprising that she lapsed into that state of abject misery he seemed to be infecting everyone with. Only Dale's loyalty forced her to follow the others to freedom. Jacqui, it would seem, had no such advocate. I wonder how that felt, seeing Dale fight for Andrea to find the will to go on, while just letting her sit there, completely ignored.
That freedom Dale argued for wouldn't have come at all had Carol not found, and hung onto, the grenade that Rick had on him when he first joined the camp. A little bit of hope and luck, and some well-handled zombie hacking, maybe there's something better out there. Perhaps there are more like Jenner, still fighting for a cure. Maybe they can still find Morgan and Duane on the road and we'll make our way to somewhere safe to hole up for awhile. Somewhere like a prison, perhaps. Somewhere they can rebuild lost hope.
Whether the series goes back to the comic books source for plot direction -- and I suspect it will, as we already know some key characters like Michonne and Tyreese are upcoming -- or it heads in a wholly new direction, I am completely confident that the beautiful quality and complexity of these first six episodes will be intact. And with thirteen episodes in next year's Season 2, there will be time to let some of them stretch and breathe.
This finale was framed very much like a potential series finale. Obviously, they had no idea how this would play to US audiences, so they gave us a finale that would be emotionally satisfying, and it was. We got to see everyone share those brief glimpses of normalcy with over-drinking, clean showers and even a library.
It wasn't a coincidence, I'm sure, that Lori was holding the book 'Reasonable Doubt' when she and Shane finally addressed what she'd been feeling since Rick came back. She was convinced that Shane had abandoned him, and I guess the producers wanted to make sure we knew that Shane had done no such thing. He'd been afraid to unhook Rick from the machines as the zombies began to overrun the hospital, but you could see the anguish on his face as he left his friend. It also looks like he may have truly believed he was dead; he at least told Lori that, and we did see him listen for a heartbeat.
It doesn't forgive his subsequent attempt to sexually assault her, but we at least see some depth to his motives. He's probably been in love with her for a long time -- we still don't know if they were intimate prior to Rick getting shot in the premiere -- and at least for a while, she reciprocated. Then, for her to feel he lied and betrayed her when it's such a wrong accusation for what he truly did for her; it would be a difficult thing for anyone to sit on, much less someone with Shane's unpredictable temperament.
It created a poignant reminder for us, as well, of the very real danger they're facing. When Rick came to bed that night, in a moment of blind optimism, he told his wife, "We don't have to be afraid anymore. We're safe here." At that moment, with the feeling of her nails in Shane's face still fresh, safe was probably the last thing Lori felt. And now they're back on the road and there Shane will be, and all that baggage. We saw it with Ed and with Merle. Their own worst enemies could well be themselves.
We are petty and ugly creatures at times. The zombies, as Jenner pointed out, are little more than instinct and enough brain function to move around. In that regard, they can be forgiven their actions. What are our excuses?
'The Walking Dead' airs Sundays, 10PM ET on AMC.
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Divine Lake Lodge hired me as a waitress. I was nervous as I had only every worked at our local Library but I felt pretty brave going off that summer. One of my friends from our small High School was hired as a waitress too so that made it a bit easier with a familiar face.
We got settled into a one room cabin - all 9 of us girls. Some were maids, we were the top of the heap as waitresses, but we all had double duties. My duties consisted of dusting and vacuuming the main lodge before breakfast.
Then I had to quickly eat and change into my uniform to serve breakfast to the guests. When breakfast was over I had to get the sheets that the maids had removed from guest beds, and wash them. Another quick change for lunch waitressing duty then back to the basement to finish the laundry.
Oh you are probably wondering why the tables with families were not considered desirable - because young families were notoriously bad tippers! They didn't have much money so the experienced waitresses wanted the couples only tables. But I figured that the parents with young kids would be much more forgiving of my inexperience! And I was right.
The very first time I waited on a large table of all adults for a supper, I spilled an entire dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy down a rather buxom lady's chest. I was so flustered and mortified and stood there not knowing what to do as the gravy dripped down her chest to her lap. The entire table stared at me and at her. Thank goodness one of the more experienced girls came to my rescue with a tea-towel to mop things up. Me? I ran into the kitchen and burst into tears. That's when I said I wanted to trade my tables for the young family tables.
It was quite a summer. And yes I had my summer romance that all 16 year olds should have. I fell for the pool boy. Seriously. He was also a summer employee, hired to mow lawns and do odd jobs and keep the pool clean. He was gorgeous. But isn't any 17 year old boy from another country gorgeous to a 16 year old girl? We had a very lovely (and proper!) relationship but he had to keep it from his parents as they would not have allowed him to date a white girl. And I experienced my first taste of racism as local restaurants refused to serve us. If we dared hold hands in the town, the locals would whisper or stare. It was quite unnerving.
When summer ended so did our jobs at the Lodge and although we wrote to each other for a brief time afterwards, our relationship ended too. Would you believe I still have the postcards and photos and personal items he gave me? Ah sweet 16 and in love ... it all seems so long ago. But it's a treasured memory that I hope to share with my children and grandchildren one day.
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Ahahaha, I only haven`t had my first yet because I`ve been homeschooled since I was 12 and I only had one boyfriend... who turned out to be gay. I have a girlfriend now though that I met online (I know, shut up, but you don`t even know, we`re so in love) and she`ll be here in less than two weeks now, soo... :]
not very useful if you already had your first kiss.
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CNBC TV18 has conferred Mr. C. Ramakrishnan with the award of Indian industry's Best CFO, in the CNBC TV18 CFO Awards 2010.
Mr. Ramakrishnan was also named the best performing CFO in the auto and auto ancillary sector.
Mr. Ramakrishnan received the award at a ceremony last evening from Mr. Salman Khurshid, Minister for Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in the presence of apex financial community of India Inc.
CNBC TV18 CFO Awards, for the last five years, has been acknowledging and celebrating the contribution of CFOs, who have facilitated their companies to new peaks. The jury for this year's awards, arrived at through a 3-stage process, was led by Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman of HDFC.
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Is this the new Mari Lyn?
Is this the new Mari Lyn?
Please Dont let the programmers at PBS see this. They would give her a fundraising high profile special and promote her as a great opera singer.
Yeah and rerun it for the next 25 years. What a strident voice.
MOVE OVER (the memory of) Lucia Popp!!!
I have just learned who Mari Lyn is. My life will never be the same.
Be sure to listen to this Mari Lynn! My personal favorite. . .
OMG! That jazz section made me indescribably happy. You know we talk about people whose high notes have bite, but I've never heard an opera singer bite, snarl and snatch out notes quite like this woman. I also *love* the spoken prologue before her Una Voce Poco Fa. Oh sweet heaven my stomach is in pain from the laughter!
I think she is fabulous. Her bravery, her commitment to music (to the exclusion of everything else … our ears, good taste, fashion, cosmetics….).
Mari Lyn -- she will be remember long after the rest of us are dust. And she will probably still be alive to gloat, having apparently perfected the lost technique of living embalment.
This is genius. And it amply demonstrates two qualities missing from so many of today's singers:
1)a distinctly personal take on a familiar classic
2) scrupulous musicality — notice how her eyes never leave the music stand? The woman takes the score seriously!!
Think of it as your Parsifal-Second-Act- Kundry's-Kuss-moment! A necessary rite of passage in every O. Q. life.
I owe you an explanation about the other night's perf of La Fille (Mal Gardee) du Regiment: I was fatigued from my labours in La Cieca's vineyards pressing grapes, and having already once in my life viewed that Pelly production, I feared the second time would have taken my breath away, permanntly. It was extremely enervating and exhausting to me to watch all the enforced hilarity and I hated Marie's wig, to boot. Please forgeef moi…!
Perhaps you will deign to meet me if I travel to DC in the next year? Perhaps you would accompany me to Monticello where I have plans of purchasing a Canterbury to contain clutter of musical ephemera, for I find myself awash in precious memento moriabilia.
Be of good cheer for you heard your main man; he will go on to other things, some of which will include both a better staging and a better partner.
No problem friend, It took all of our energy (and the prospect of hearing Larry sing Pour me rappocher to stay for the second act. I don't blame you for not having the stamina to make it out to what was a dreary night at the theater. Though a delightful day in the city. Oh and we also gave ourselves a serious seat upgrade. But, you know, I think there was something instructive in seeing a truly bad performance at the Met. Especially in light of a brilliant (if weird) Lucia in D.C. One must be discerning when choosing Met productions, and all the signs pointed to disaster from the very beginning but for Larry's presence. Lesson learned and yes I look forward ot the time and place when we can make our acquaintance.
Thank you, my dear sir, for understanding.
I look forward to viewing the National Gallery of Art.
Perhaps you would be interested in or kind enough to accompany me?
And Hell to the Yes, about your lesson learned regarding the Met! Discernment and a thorough investigation are more than ever now mandatory, prior to attending. Almost always, I now preview everything by listening to the Sirius transmission of the prima and then a subsequent performance. I've found on many occasions that the prima is just another Dress Rehearsal, for instance. It's too bleeding expensive (to get a good seat) and I am too old to stand online for the Varis ticket manna.
You are wise to keep an eye and ear out for the DC opera, and I believe there are some operas in Virginia and the Carolinas, as well, just can't recall all their names at the moment, that may be worthwhile. I think you just have to write this one off as a chance of supporting Mr. Brownlee and a worthy and noble effort for that alone and basta!
I hope your Mamma did not suffer too much, most of all!
Happy Holidays to my dear young Doctor OpNeo!
Best and kindest regards, your friend, Camille
Best Teneste la promessa you'll ever see.
Don't show this to Renee. She might get new inspiration for injection some oomph into "E tardi".
Or, worse, just for some new injections.
But incorporating Violetta sitting on the letter is pure magic…better than a rabbit out of ahat.
Honestly, I don't know how I managed to get through life before Wenarto.
Seconded. Whenever I get too cynical or depressed about the opera biz, I watch some wenarto videos and just cheer the fuck right up.
Funny, OpNeo, that I watched that video on the youtube site and LOOK what it also suggested I watch.
I saw that too and it errs on the side of creepy, "Tubby Time" is not something I envision having with hunky slabs of man.
The lingering shots of Valenti's soapy torso lead one to believe this is Opera Advertising as done by Randy Blue.
I was hoping for much worse but I love how, in the second video, it looks like a clothes line was knocked down, scattering chiffon everywhere.
The tragic consequences of the explosion of an overextended ligne de linge.
Mot de jour!
Good chuckle on that one, Batty-Boo!
I am so distracted by those chiffons that I couldn't concentrate on her singing, which has real merit. There has been many a more tragic Quuen in the night than this!
I think what makes me sad here--whether we speak of La Trauner or La Lynn or La Foster-Jenkins--is that, especially in the "can-do" United States, we always say, "Do what you love!" Perhaps there's a parallel optimism in Austria--our international readers can tell us. I am sure that all of these ladies loved or love to sing--but what if that something you love turns out to be awful? I have a sinking feeling that FFJ and ML had no idea they were awful, and that Trauner has long surrounded herself with friends who tell her she's a wonderful singer.
Metapindar--at least in the case of Florence Foster-Jenkins, you have intuited more or less correctly. As per a dear, old friend of mine (now deceased), who was a professional singer, that was exactly the case. She still recalled to me, with hushed and thrilled tones, and nearly forty years later, the concerts at Carnegie Hall. She would never miss a one, such was her delight in the Divine Cluelessness of FFJ. I do seem to recall that FFJ's ending was bitter, though, as she was finally brought to an awareness of what was actually going on. That is pitiable.
There is a scene from the movie "Nashville" in which a wise old man confronts a young hopeful singer, heartbroken after a terrible and demeaning experience with the sage counsel: "Girl, you can't sing". She still doesn't listen.
"The Urge to Sing and How it Grows" is a book I've seen somewhere. Still waiting for its sequel: "The Urge to Sing and How it is Quelled".
Please correct me if I'm wrong (and I know I can trust Parterriani to provide any needed corrections in matters musical), but I think FFJ only appeared at Carnegie Hall once, in what turned out to be her final public performance. Up until then, she had rented ballrooms at major New York hotels. Some writers have suggested that the move to Carnegie Hall drew the attention of music critics, as well as others who had not becomed accumstomed to FFJ's unique artistry from her more intimate recitals. It may have been the responses of her new audience members that alerted FFJ to her actual skill level. I seem to recall that she did not live long after the famous Carnegie Hall recital. It's sad to think of her being disillusioned at the end of her life.
I think metapindar has a good point about FFJ and the American "can do" spirit. If memory serves, the play "Souvenir" touched a bit on the same idea.
Several years ago, this website alerted me to the CD,"The Muse Surmounted, Florence Foster Jenkens and 11 of Her Rivals." The last track features Cosme McMoon talking about his years as her accompanist. If you haven't heard it, I recommend seeking it out.
oh, I am sure you are probably correct…I don't remember all the venues she told me she saw FFJ in, just the Carnegie.
What I was wondering about the other day is this: ARE THERE ANY OLIVE MIDDLETONERS STILL AMONG THE LIVING???????? Is the LA PUMA Choral Society still alive? Are you still out there somewhere, in your rent-controlled UWS apartments? If so, please SPEAK!
I have, only once, spoken with one of her former choristers who had the good grace to explain to little moi who she was and what she was. Since then I've heard some of the recordings. It would truly be wonderful and lovely to hear more about la Gran Olive from first hand experience, as she was very endearing.
I saw the Omnipotent Olive a number of times. S La Puma was then at a school at West End and, I think, 95th. I was then living at West End and 83rd so it was nice mind-clearing walk home.
Olive was about 130 then (ten years older than I am now). She was incredible and it was great fun to watch the musicians sneak into the orchestra…probably coming from their day jobs.
My fondest memory is of a Norma in which one of the chorus ladies walked on stage with glasses on and when Olive started "Cast Diva" she took the glass of and put them into her bra.
Olive was Olive. She a note or two but certainly knew the music and did a very dramatic "In Mia Man."
I think it was during the intermission that Madame introduced a strange, overly made-up elderly lady (wearing a floor-length cape) as the great Carmela Ponselle. She made a short speech stating that this was the best Norma she had ever seen. Guess she didn't go to sister Rosa's performances.
This is just one of the fond memories of have of Olive and La Puma.
The last time I saw Olive was at that high school auditiorium on the upper West Side as Elvira in Verdi's Ernani in 1968.
-- A few years later at Lincoln Center, I ran into Bella (remember her? she was the one who sold the tickets at the door -- always dressed in costume and full make-up because she also sang in the chorus).
Why, many thanks, Flora and phoenix, for your memories.
If it happened as far back as the mid-sixties, well I reckon it is only a few of you left out there, so your contributions are precious. The man I spoke with, once, fifteen years ago still had a faraway look and got dewy-eyed when remembering it all, with great fondness.
In my investigation I did come up with this video. Can anyone verify this is truly the La Puma Opera Company? There appears to be Olive, or I do not recognise her in anyone performing.
Methinks the Nedda in the LaPuma clip has some Gay Friends of the sort who give Gay Friends a bad name.
Thank you, Cuban Stallion, for the blog link which I pursued rather avidly. It brought a question to mind — has there ever been a significant dramatization of the self-delusional critic? Or do I repeat myself?
I have always understood that Cosme McMoon was really
Edwin MacArthur!!! Anyone know that story?
Actually, he was General Douglas MacArthur, Helen Hayes' adopted son and the giver of those genius fellowships
Well, whipsnake ! That goes here.
*Nashville*--yes. Totally heartbreaking; the character is arguably as bad as FFJ, but in the country-n-western style, and she is told this by the man who loves her, and has just had it with her self-delusion. Her story culminates in a club appearance with men howling at her to strip, which, humiliated, she does.
It isn't merely "can-do," it is, tragically, have enough money and self-delusion to keep doing. But she is so genuinely coy in the Caro nome that it's just this side of heart-breaking. And I do like her emergence from the ground in front of that water tower -- or whatever. It's both natural and elegant, ja?
This DEMANDS a re-posting.
A classic in every possible way.
Thank you (?) for this. I especially love the pianist and his page-turner in the background.
Kashie, I was about to say the same thing!
The view of them sets exactly the right tone for
the entire 'artistic' effort!
FFJ has almost, but not quite, been eclipsed!
OT: Butterfly. Boy, are they giving it to Domingo on Opera-l for his conducting yesterday. Here is a sample:
1. "I agree with Ron--I think Domingo's Butterfly yesterday was the worst performance of an opera I have ever heard in my life anywhere at any level of house. I felt sorry for Robert Dean Smith."
2."I do not know if I have ever heard a more tedious, boring, meandering rendition of an opera by a major, no make that any, opera house in my lifetime. The orchestra was uncharacteristically sloppy, the chorus sounded confused and the soloist struggled all day. It sounded to me as if no one had any idea what was going on. "
3. "*May I add slovenly and insensitive? His Stiffelio was just as lousy. He's
as bad a conductor as he is administrator. *"
4. "And yet he is penned in to conduct Otello. Shuddering in advance. Why, oh
why, would the Met wish a mediocre conductor on either audience or cast in
such an opera?
And it isn't like that are not aware of his limitations, given how often he
conducts at the Met.
If anyone at the Met is truly reading, it is not too late to stop the
I heard the broadcast yesterday and yes, it was dullish. Dullish leads, dullish conducting, dullish performances. I didn't hear anything particularly bad from the orchestra: the opinions you quote above scream 'agenda' to me.
I don't think they have an agenda. One person, who I didn't quote, is a fan of Domingo's and had the same criticisms.
And I would say your "dullish" says it all. "Mendearing" is truly an apt description of the conducting yesterday.
If that's not bad, what is? It was duller than dishwater!
'dullish' != 'the worst performance of an opera I have ever heard in my life'
'dullish' != 'it sounded to me as if no one had any idea what was going on'
What I heard was a competently played, competently sung BUTTERFLY. No real spark, but then that happens from time to time in any opera house. Any attempt to spin it as a disaster or a disgrace seems to me a huge overreaction.
I was not going to listen to the recording of that BUTTERFLY broadcast, but after seeing so many of those horrible insults about Maestro Domingo recently posted on Opera-L I listened to the first act. (No need to hear more and these remarks only refer to that portion of the opera.)
People commenting on Opera-L are making it sound like there were train wrecks on every page, but that is simply not true. It seems like those opinions were made by amateurs expecting to hear, or hearing a different performance in their mind than what was actually happening in the opera house. It was a beautiful first act with extreme sensitivity from the podium to every word being uttered from the stage and every breath being taken by the singers.
Strangely, the violins were not in unison in the first two measures. If the audio is correctly recorded the players who were behind should have been more alert. The comprimario singing the registrar went off a bit in the wedding scene, but things like that happen and it was promptly (no pun intended) corrected. Other than that, it was a beautiful act and the orchestra followed attentively. Butterfuly and Pinkerton sounded great and Joel Sorenson has really worked a lot on his voice and his Italian -- to the benefit of his fine sounding Goro.
One of the authentic Japanese melodies played by the orchestra was even provided with an unusual effect that was even more evocative of the source material.
While on the subject of ill considered performances. I ran across this version of Porgi Amor by the best things to happen to thrice named black sopranos since Takesha Mose Kizart
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Does anyone recall the link to a clip of an Aida excerpt which was sung in a livingroom with piano and a chorus of amateurs, leading to a train wreck ending?
Amateurs? Train wreck? That sounds like Nerva's Aida!!!!!!!!!!
Ah, Je ris……
Bianca, of course, never had the technique for Verdi at all-- though her Countess Ceprano was the talk of Vercelli and Como for its tastelessnes in costuming and deportment.
But do let us return to discussing vocalists of professional rank!
If you mean this one, I use it as my alarm. That E-flat never fails to wake me up.
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Knit in rnds until work from beg measures 7 ins [18 cm].
Next rnd: K10. Slip next 5 sts onto waste yarn. Cast on 5 sts over slipped sts. Knit to end of rnd.
Knit in rnds for 2 ins [5 cm] more.
Work 2 rnds in (K1. P1) ribbing. Cast off loosely in rib.
Thumb: K5 from waste yarn. With second double-pointed needle, pick up and knit 7 sts at thumb opening.
Divide 12 sts evenly onto 3 needles.
Join in rnd.
Knit in rnds until thumb measures 1¼ ins [3 cm]. Cast off.
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Despite hopes that the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) FIT review, initiated in October 2011, would offer more clarity for current and future project applications, it now appears that the review is simply providing more uncertainty and program deadlock. When the review was started, developers in Ontario were optimistic that the process would address a variety of issues, including grid capacity and local government discontent, and would get the program back on track.
Back in January 2012, PV demand was forecast to grow by over 50% compared to 2011 levels. However, this forecast has been revised downward during the past few months, as continued delays in program implementation have effectively put the program on pause for more than a year.
While initial FIT 2.0 review results were announced in March 2012, the final program results were not released until August. But despite the final "FIT 2.0" documents being released, no new projects have received contracts. As part of the program review, the OPA moved from an open application process to an "application window" scheme, but the opening of that window has been delayed.
Therefore, PV demand growth in 2012 has been comprised of project applications that were submitted in the first three quarters of 2011, a further indication of how long lead times and slow approvals have had considerable impact on end market growth.
The only progress within the review has been seen in the "microFIT" program (for systems ≤10 kW) and this was only achieved after Ontario's Minister of Energy directed the OPA to provide clarity on the program. However, the impact on market demand is likely to be minimal, with only 50 MW of microFIT capacity available for contracts; as of October 1st less than 20 MW of projects have been approved.
In terms of non-microFIT systems, the OPA indicated that an application window for small FIT projects (10-500 kW systems) would open on October 1st, but the start date was delayed at the end of September. The OPA has not given any indication when it will open the small FIT application window. Furthermore, the application window for larger-scale systems remains unidentified.
These factors have contributed to a lower growth forecast for Ontario in 2012, with expected megawatt volumes only slightly above those achieved in 2011. Future growth prospects may improve if the policy situation can be clarified, but significant risks exist both internally and externally to the province.
Internal risks include further policy delays to the initial review process and new, lower, rates. The FIT program is now set to undergo annual reviews with new rates anticipated to be announced in November and implemented in January the following year. This could result in further cuts to the FIT rates that have already been reduced by 10-32% in the most current review.
A bigger threat, however, comes from outside the province/country. Japan, the US, and the EU had filed complaints (dating back to September 2010) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging the legitimacy of Ontario's local content requirements (LCRs). Reports of a preliminary WTO decision indicate that the WTO panel will indeed find that Ontario's LCRs are in violation of WTO agreements. A final ruling from the WTO panel is expected in November. If Ontario is forced to remove its local content provisions, it may affect the local job creation component that had been a major political defense used to justify the scheme, thus the future of the entire program may be called into question.
If only the projects that have received contracts before the end of the program were installed, then the Ontario market would still have approximately 1 GW of PV installations outstanding. If installations proceed at the current run-rate, then Ontario could continue to play a significant role in the overall North American PV market in the short-term.


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The Scaly Custard (ワニノフグリ) is an Avocado found in Pikmin 3. There are a total of 2 in the game, and both require 8 Pikmin to carry. They provide one and a half cups of juice each. The first Scaly Custard is located in the Tropical Wilds, and the other is in the Garden of Hope.
How to Obtain
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Use the Elevator Platforms to access the elevated area. Throw at least 8 Yellow Pikmin onto the Bouncy Mushroom, causing them to land on the elevator platform. Use the other captain to find the second elevator platform, and the Scaly Custard should be right next to it.
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After discovering Blue Pikmin and building the pot, throw 2 Captains onto it along with some Rock Pikmin. A Peckish Aristocrab will be hiding in the tin can. Defeat it to claim your prize. Do note that you will have to construct the bridge to get it back to the Drake unless Winged Pikmin are used.
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Hey. I'm new to the v3. I just recently won one on e-bay (yay!!! ). I got it a few days ago and have run it completely unpaused since I put the battery in. Little Brian is a teen right now, of which I do not know the name. Um, it's the one that looks like a tamatchi with hair. To me, at least. Well, he turned 3 years old yesterday evening and went to bed soon after. I was expecting him to evolve into an adult sometime today, but he hasn't. :/ I know that when they are 3 years old on a v4.5 they turn into adults, so I was assuming it would be the same. Or is it a different age? Please help!
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nevermind, he evolved into Pyonkotchi soon after I posted this. He just wanted to torture me, that's all.
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What is the FAFSA and why do I have to fill it out every year?
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is required by the Federal Government to determine what types of aid each student is eligible for. We will not be able to award any need-based institutional or government aid, nor government loans without the FAFSA. It has to be completed every year. You can begin filing the FAFSA January 1 of each year. As your taxes are required to complete the FAFSA, you can use the previous year's taxes as an estimate. However, you will need to update your FAFSA once your taxes have been completed which may adjust your aid. Apply online at fafsa.ed.gov.
My parent(s) doesn't want to fill out the FAFSA. Can I still get aid?
If you are under the age of 24, single, and/or childless, you will need your parent's information on the FAFSA to receive aid. We cannot simply treat you as an independent student because your parent does not want to help.
What is my Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and why is it so high?
Your EFC is the amount of money that the government expects you to be able to spend out-of-pocket for college. The EFC amount was determined by the government based on the information on your FAFSA.
Do I need to send the school a copy of my FAFSA?
No. Once the government has finished processing your FAFSA they will send a copy to all schools listed on your FAFSA. Once we have received the FAFSA into our system, you will receive a system generated email letting you know that we have it. If you did not list our school code, you can go back into your FAFSA account and add our code (003767) or contact us and we can add our code to your FAFSA (we will need to know your DRN in order to add our code – your DRN is listed on the SAR that the government emailed to you).
Where do I apply for loans?
The Sub/Unsub loans listed on the student's award letter are already guaranteed to the student as a result of the FAFSA. However, the student will need to complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note online at studentloans.gov before we can receive the money. If you would like to apply for a DPLUS Loan, you can do that online at studentloans.gov. The DPLUS Loan is borrowed in the parent's name and requires a Master Promissory Note. (See page 6 of the Financial Aid Catalog) If you would like the student to be the borrower, you can apply for an Alternative Loan online at www.elmselect.com. The student will need a credit-worthy co-signer.
What if I get denied for the Parent DPLUS Loan?
If a parent is denied, the student will be eligible to borrow an additional unsubsidized loan in his/her name. The additional loan will be $4,000.00 if the student is a freshman or sophomore, and $5,000.00 if the student is a junior or senior. If the parent wishes, he/she can instead get an endorser for the loan, similar to a co-signer, and the student will not be eligible for the additional unsubsidized loan. If the student still needs to find a loan, he/she can apply for an alternative loan at elmselect.com but will need a credit-worthy co-signer. (See page 10 of the Financial Aid Catalog)
What is the difference between the Sub and Unsub loans?
The Sub loan is subsidized by the government. It is a need-based loan with a 6.8% fixed interest rate; the government will pay the interest while the student is in school. The Unsub loan has a 6.8% fixed interest rate and the government does not pay the interest while the student is in school. Repayment on both loans begins six (6) months after the student graduates or drops below a part-time enrollment status. You can make payments ahead of time without penalty. If the student is a first-time borrower with the government, he/she will need to complete Entrance Counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov.
What if I cannot afford my loan payment?
Repayment begins on your Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loans six (6) months after graduation or if you are enrolled in an accredited institution less than half-time. During the six (6) months, also known as the grace period, you will receive notices from your loan servicer concerning repayment of your loans. You will automatically be enrolled to participate in the Standard Repayment Plan, but you may be eligible to participate in other payment plan options. The plans that are currently available can be found at www.studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/understand/plans or contact your loan servicer. To find who your loan servicer is, please visit www.nslds.ed.gov.
I lost my financial aid folder, can I get another one?
You can view the folder here. What is verification and why do I have to complete it? Verification is a random audit which the Department of Education selects students for in order to ensure that the FAFSA was completed correctly. We will email the student to let them know what documentation we will need from them or their family to complete this process. Without this information we will not be able to disburse any government or institutional/state need-based aid.
My parent(s) lost his/her job, can you give me more aid?
If you are facing some sort of extenuating circumstance, you may be eligible for additional aid. You will need to complete the extenuating circumstance form (downloaded from our website) and verification (as outlined above). Once we review all of your documentation, we may be able to adjust your FAFSA to give you additional government or institutional aid. However, depending on the original EFC and individual situation, results will vary.
Will my scholarship increase if my grades improve?
No. The scholarship that you are awarded as an admitted applicant will not increase. If you are active on campus, doing well in classes and have financial need, then you can apply for the Wesleyan Promise. This scholarship is very competitive but can help cover a portion of next year's cost.
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Every week we email the student body the Scholarship of the Week. This scholarship will be awarded from an outside source and will be available to all different types of students (depending on grade level, GPA, race, religion, area of study, etc.). You can also view them on our website, under types of financial aid. The requirements and applications for each scholarship will differ, but this is a good starting point to find additional aid.
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Work-study is a federal program that allows students to work on campus. Students are paid minimum wage ($7.25 per hour) and can earn up to $750 per semester, working an average of 8-10 hours per week. Students do not have to participate in work-study, but can apply for jobs beginning August 1. If selected for a position, the student will receive a regular paycheck, biweekly. The student can spend the money him/herself, or return the money to the business office to apply toward the next semester's expenses.


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Relentless Freeze Festival 2011 review
'Let's hope the success of this year's Freeze means it will run for a long time to come'
Photographer: Andy SquireMatt Cook on 30 October 2011
The Relentless Freeze Festival returns to Battersea for it's fourth year, and as the UK's only ski, snowboarding and music
festival, it really is unique. Under the backdrop of the iconic landmark that is the Battersea Power Station,
organisers go to extreme lengths to bring the world's top freestyle skiers and snowboarders to London, building a ramp the
size of 8 double decker buses, and shipping in over 500 tonnes of real snow to make this event something that is recognised
worldwide as one of the sports top events.
Ticket holders are provided with a rare chance to witness first hand some of the breathtaking skills these riders have to offer, and the focus of the event has to be the International Big Air Competition and the World Cup Snowboarding finals that take place over the course of the two days. It's a great way to feed the anticipation that many skiers and snowboarders have when a new season is upon them.
Complimenting that is a top class line-up of bands and DJs that aim to provide the same sort of energy and excitement that you'd expect at such a unique event, and the festival prides itself on picking up and coming acts from every genre of music to guarantee the crowds of people attending have something just for them.
This year's line-up was as diverse as ever, with bands like the Rizzle Kicks (7/10) and the Dub Pistols (8/10) energising the Main Stage crowd on the Friday with their ska fused hip hop, beatboxing sensation Beardyman (9/10) showing what can be done with just a sampler and your vocal chords, and headliners Groove Armada (7/10) and The Streets (6/10) completing a schedule that would rival any of the similar sized music only festivals.
But it's the numerous bar's and tents dotted around the site that make you realise this festival is incredible value for money. With an Apres-Ski bar with DJs like A-Skillz (9/10) and The Beat Medikz pumping out party tunes all day, the Tuaca Lodge hosting some of the UKs most upfront DJs like Pimp Soul & Mooquee (9/10), you could be forgiven for getting so distracted by the music that you become oblivious to the main event that is taking place on the slopes.
The Relentless Energy Sessions Stage lives up to it's name by hosting some of the harder acts, and names such as Pulled Apart By Horses (7/10), Dirtyphonics (8/10) and Modestep (8/10) complete a very rounded and very attractive schedule of music.
You can see why so many more people attended this year. By it's very nature, this is a very cool event, and watching the crew digging up the snow with spades after the south-west-four-sw4-2009 have finished reiterates the effort the organisers go to put it on at all. They should be applauded. Let's hope the success of this year's Freeze means it will run for a long time to come, and it continues to offer this unique opportunity year after year.