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Holyoke High School Drama Club had their audience laughing till they cried — and that's no hyperbole. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, HHS students performed the comedy Better Football Through High School Chemistry by Murray Austin.
Director Carla Mayfield made a daring move putting up an unknown piece for her first HHS production, but the risk was definitely worth the return. This production is a comedy Holyoke's spectators won't soon forget.
Characters were students, faculty and supporters at Chicaloo High School, home of the fighting chickens. The football team was full of school spirit, but severely lacking in talent. Chicaloo newspaper reporters, played by Teanna Amaral and Brooke Parker, set the stage with a brief and humorous 70-year history of the Chickens' pathetic football team.
Problems for the team were rooted in problems in the classroom, as two students, played by Molly Brandt and Rachel Schneider, so tactfully pointed out. The boys were so forgetful, the coaches threw away the playbook and ran only two plays — that is, until they had to cut that number in half because it was too much to remember.
Three star players represented the state of the entire team. Quarterback Tommy Don, played by Duncan Brandt, led the trio both on and off the field. Preston King played Chicken running back Motown, a lively wingman in the bunch. Chuck Pace, played by Ben Martinez, acted as the team's receiver and the quiet friend.
Although the team isn't what you'd call superstars, they live for the game. When the school's eligibility policy threatens their season, the athletes are devastated. Tommy Don, Motown and Chuck were somehow doing great on their homework, but their teacher Ms. Kasey, played by Briar Bergner, couldn't help but notice their poor performance on pop quizzes.
Of course there was a simple explanation for this inconsistency: the boys' girlfriends did all their homework for them. Each player had a cheerleader girlfriend. Standing by Tommy Don's side was Laura, played by Severine Barras. Motown's girl was Hannah, played by Ella Stewart. Cheryl completed the cheerleading triad, as Chuck's devoted girlfriend.
The girls were the team's biggest fans, and had an encouraging cheer for every occasion, from football games to test taking. They were terribly distraught when the boys received news that the football season would be over if the team didn't improve their performance in the classroom.
Perhaps most worried of all were the football coaches, played by Taylor Haidle and Brian DeBoer. The two played some of the most convincing stereotypical high school coaches the Holyoke stage has seen. They creatively filled the audience in on the invisible game unfolding before their eyes, with comments on the action, as well as their over the top physical reactions to upsetting plays.
Despite the team's disappointing history, the coaches were confident this was the year they would be victorious. In their opinion, the boys had no other option than to get their grades up for the sake of the team.
On the day of the big Hank the Cowdog test, the players weren't the only ones holding their breath in nervous anticipation. The cheerleaders, coaches, teachers and classmates were similarly anxious. To everyone's surprise, the boys all passed with flying colors. But how? The Chickens' delight was coupled with confusion when the dull-witted football studs had a sudden change in intelligence. The only explanation, it seemed, was a recent bug spray mishap.
School nerd Louis, played by Skyler Mayfield, was never a big fan of the football team. They constantly poked fun at his dorky clothes and teacher's pet attitude, never letting him forget that they ruled the school and he was a nobody. When Louis warned the team he was about to set off a specially designed bug bomb on the field, they scoffed, football players are not afraid of a little bug spray.
In the highlight of the production, Tommy Don, Motown and Chuck performed a terrifically choreographed routine. With cans of bug spray in hand and the lights dimmed, the fun began. What started as a couple unsure sprays, grew into a full-fledged dance that had the audience laughing non-stop, until the boys fell to the floor, bug spray cans rolling away dramatically.
To the horror of the girlfriends, the boys were unresponsive when they found them. Alarm soon turned to joy, however, when the players awoke, not as their former meat-head selves, but as intelligent, insightful gentlemen.
Toxic bug spray was all it took to clear the football players' heads and get them thinking. As their IQs rapidly grew, Tommy Don, Motown and Chuck realized how easy it was to just read their assignments. They even began doing extra work to make up for their former slacking.
Sure enough, the trio's newfound intelligence did lead to better football. The team was no longer limited to their single play, as Tommy Don started calling the plays their coaches had long since given up on. Everyone was getting excited about the team's success.
Chicken football was sponsored by TFC, Tennessee Fried Chicken. Between scenes, Amanda Ferguson, Skyler Mayfield and Becca Brandt played the parts of actors in TFC advertisements. The three donned their cheesy commercial personas and touted the benefits of the original recipe and extra greasy TFC chicken, now available in a new 80 piece bucket. Eat TFC, they announced, and you won't be alone.
Before long, the Chickens were celebrating a never before seen winning streak and the possibility of their first championship. Tommy Don was creating outrageous, but brilliant trick plays left and right, and Motown and Chuck were performing them flawlessly. Their victories, however, soon went to the players' heads.
Football is no longer a challenge, the Chickens complained. Not only were they more intelligent, their eyes were opened to a world of fine arts and current events. Even in the middle of the games, their heads were filled with thoughts of music, sketching and acting. They were constantly troubled by concerns of homelessness in America, global warming and saving humpback whales.
Running in to the huddles, the players expressed their concerns to their coaches, who, needless to say, were not pleased with where their players' heads were at. Haidle pleaded with his team, still dreaming of making high school football history and winning coach of the year.
Duncan Brandt was the star of the huddle, when he came to his coaches with his newest dilemma. He needed to find his motivation. His most recent endeavor was that of a method actor, and he simply could not continue the game until he had found his motivation.
His ever accommodating coaches agreed to join him in some warm-up activities that consisted of mediation, visualization and interpretive dance. Haidle and DeBoer showed the extent of their skills as well, as Brandt flamboyantly pranced about and they maintained their stoic expressions.
Actors Duncan Brandt, Preston King and Ben Martinez certainly were convincing in their transformations. It was hard to believe there wasn't some mystery potion that changed them from cocky jocks to educated citizens, as they seemed legitimately concerned with important matters of the world.
Despite bug spray poisoning, there were some things that never changed about these three football stars. They were conceited before, and they were conceited after. Only now, they had more to brag about. Constantly correcting their classmates' grammar and criticizing their teachers and coaches, these athletes soon went from heroes to zeroes in the eyes of Chicaloo fans.
If the athletes hadn't given up their Hank the Cowdog reading for Thoreau and his contemporaries, the next book on their schedule would have been Spiderman. Unfortunately the boys never got a chance to learn that 'with great power comes great responsibility.' As the new school geniuses, Tommy Don and company may have all the right answers, but they can't seem to manage the social implications of their new roles.
An energetic Nicole Brandt played the part of radio diva Jordan J. Jawbreaker. Consistently optimistic and supportive of the Chickens throughout the play, all it took was one insult from Chuck to send her off the deep end. Brandt went from bubbly to boiling in an instant, and her sentiments were matched by others the new geniuses had offended.
Cheerleaders quickly went from loving girlfriends to vindictive enemies. Barras, Stewart and Durbin channeled their creative energy to cheers that expressed their frustration, even dumping their boyfriends with a creative chant.
Ending the most important game of their careers, Tommy Don, Motown and Chuck objected to the violence of football and followed Ghandi's lead, refusing to eat or drink until the other team gave in peacefully.
At the conclusion of the performance, the geeky Louis stepped in once again, this time with a concoction meant to stop the players' IQs from growing any more. Another hilarious dance followed, met with uproarious laughter, and the players inhaled the spray, ending again on the ground. This time, when they came around, the athletes were back to their empty-headed selves, much to the delight of their fickle cheerleader girlfriends.
Thanks to a great director and cast, as well as Christopher Beiber, Jacinda Krueger and Shaylee Krueger on the crew, and a number of other contributors, Better Football Through High School Chemistry was a play to remember. After two acts of great verbal and physical comedy, the audience left the theater still laughing, and pondering one final twist: the side effect of the second spray was uncanny strength.


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TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. just announced an 11 million-share secondary stock offering. Blackstone Group plans to sell 10 million shares in the offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The sale would reduce Blackstone's stake to 30.3% from 39.1%. Management is also selling some stock.
The stock ended the regular session at $27.81, up 94 cents, and was at $26.60 after hours.
Blackstone paid $4.7 billion for a controlling stake in TRW in 2003. The deal included $698 million of cash equity, primarily from Blackstone. The Livonia, Mich., company went public in 2004. Blackstone has seen some returns already, as TRW used about $319 million of IPO proceeds to buy shares from Blackstone, and the firm sold around $404.5 million of stock in a 2007 offering.
When TRW reported fourth quarter results on Feb. 25, the company said its year-end net debt was a record low $1.58 billion, representing a $573 million improvement from a year earlier. While TRW's full-year sales fell 22.5% to $11.6 billion, due to a sharp downturn in auto production as well as negative currency effects, fourth quarter sales rose 20.3% to $3.4 billion.
Since the report, the company received an upgrade from Fitch Ratings, which predicts "increases in profits, healthy cash flow, and further deleveraging of the balance sheet" for the company in 2010. And Standard & Poor's Ratings Services put the company's ratings on CreditWatch with positive implications due to a strong fourth quarter performance and the potential that 2010 will be better than S&P expected. While S&P continues its CreditWatch, this desk will continue its TrendWatch for more good news in the sector (the planned GMAC IPO probably doesn't count.)


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Disagree, watched the video and all I saw was a kid acting like a moron up on a stage. Yeah he did gently wrestle his friend, but it did look like he was trying to protect his arm. If you ask me this is nothing more (or less) than what he always does. The guy is dense, we all know that. He needs to grow up, we all know that too. I guess the difference now is that he hasn't been able to help us in the post season do to injury - him acting like an embarrassment own his own time has nothing to do with his injuries.
Personally I almost feel bad for him, because he does make a fool of himself. Even that ESPN cover and article at the begining of the season painted a picture of kid that was dumb, lonely and a bit pathetic. I thought that writer took some liberties at this kid's expense and it pissed me off a bit, but he does bring it on himself.


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Cal soccer coach Mark Mallon announced today the signing of prep All-America midfielder Brian Purcell to a national letter-of-intent.
Purcell, who was rated by the USA Today as one of the top 22 recruits in the country, figures to have an immediate impact on the Cal soccer team which is coming off a 11-6-1 record last season and returns 20 lettermen, including eight starters off that team in '98.
Purcell comes to Cal from Barrington, Rhode Island, where he was regarded as one of the top prep players in the country. He is a current member of the United States Under-17 National team, starting for the Americans in a match against Brazil in Egypt this past fall. He also earned Parade magazine and NSCAA All-America honors.
Mallon believes that Purcell can help Cal continue to emerge as one of the national powers in the sport. "Brian has great speed combined with superior technical ability," said Mallon. "He has a chance to become an impact player for us early in his career and we're just thrilled to have him join our program."
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Published: Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 5:19 p.m.
James Curtis Hensley, 50, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2011, at the home of a family member.
A native of Middlesboro, Ky., he was a son of the late Henry W. and Reva E. Hensley of Middlesboro, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his brother Nathan L. Hensley of Melbourne, Fla.
He was a proud father of sons Charles Curtis Hensley and Henry Todd Hensley of Hendersonville, N.C.
He is survived by siblings Estill Wayne Hensley of Middlesboro, Ronnie Joe Hensley and wife, Natalie, of Lafayette, Ind., Henry Clifton Hensley of Hendersonville, N.C., Naomi Sue McCoppin and husband, Patrick, of Hendersonville, N.C., Ruth J. Marsee and husband, Patrick, of Hendersonville, N.C., and a multitude of loved nieces and nephews.
Memorial service arrangements are being directed by Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, Ky.
Visitation will be Wednesday January 4, 2012, from 5-8 p.m.
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Creating bible crafts for kids can be as easy as introducing children to Black Magic. I remember when I was still a child and discovered for the first time this art style. What I loved the most about it was that whenever I made a mistake, I was easily able to 'erase' with the black pastel and, then, try again.
Since the story of Jacob's Ladder is about a dream that takes place overnight, I thought the previous technique will be well suited.
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We had 13 members and six guests (husbands and speaker) present. President Norma Newport opened our meeting then turned our meeting over to Program Director Mrs. Donna Courtney. Mrs. Courtney introduced our guest speaker Pastor Harry West.
President Norma Newport thanked the Zamzow's for the use of their deli and to host our Christmas Party.
Pastor Harry West was born and raised in Kentucky. As a young man he joined the United States Air Force and served 26 years before retiring.
In June, 1986, he entered the ministry and has been a pastor of churches in Leakey, Stockdale and Three Rivers; He has served a pastor of First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers, since 2005.
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Tsutomu's parents passed away several years ago, before that they ran a flower shop. Now it's run by his older brother's wife, Mai and he is living with them while attending the local college. When Tsutomu's brother gets transferred to another city, Mai is left alone and the only person around to help out is Tsutomu. Do to this fact, Mai is starting to feel that certain needs are very unfulfilled. Tsutomu realizes this and his feelings for Mai begin to surface. While all of this is going on, Kozue, Mai's friend and senpai from school just happens to be hired to help out around the store. Almost immediately, Kozue has notices that Tsutomu and Mai have a relationship thats a little more that brother & sister-in-law. This strikes Kozue hard, since she is also very lonely herself, because her husband is rarely home.
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A Year With My MamasEmily Malone
As a mom, any night out is a special occasion. A chance to put on a dress, my nicer coat that I don't let anyone wipe their nose on, and to have a meal without interruption or puffs all over the table. But this past weekend was extra special. An anniversary dinner, but not for me and Casey. Last Friday (to the day!), we celebrated a year with my mom's group.
I can't say enough about the value of having other moms in my life — particularly those with babies the same age as mine. All our little ones are within four weeks of each other, so they have been developing, playing, and growing along side each other for a year now. It has been such a wonderful journey to watch them grow together.
I can't imagine this first crazy year without the support of friends who understand exactly what I'm going through. When I have to cancel plans because Cullen skipped a nap and has turned into a small dragon — they get it. When I cry on the couch and rant on and on about lack of personal time or postpartum pelvic pain — they get it. We celebrate each baby's individual milestones and little personalities together. It is nice to know that so many people are rooting for and loving my little guy.
A lot of new moms join mom groups in the early days, in order to fill the long days of maternity leave and to have local support during the crazy newborn phase. But I think it's pretty uncommon to still be going strong a year later. Other than some holidays and travel here and there, we've seen each other every Wednesday (and many other additional days) for an entire year. We have all grown so much — as mothers, as individual, and as friends.
At our very first meeting — January 4th of 2011 — Cullen was in a horrible mood that day. It was raining, his naps were really off, and I was very nervous about meeting so many new faces. Our babies were just 8ish weeks old, and we spent the bulk of our time together all standing and bouncing, shushing and breastfeeding. We all sit and laugh now at how much our get togethers have changed. Each meetup used to involve lots of breastfeeding, babies laying in a row like little lumps, and back at the beginning they even napped right in our chests. Sometimes we'd even meet up at coffee shops and let the babies nap in their car seats. That feels hard to remember.
These days, there are snacks for both the toddlers and the moms. The kids run wild — emptying kitchen drawers, banging wooden spoons, all fighting over the same toy, tossing soccer balls, and eventually rubbing their eyes — letting us know it's time to get home.
One of my fellow mamas is already pregnant again, and talk of second babies is constant. It's only a matter of time before our group likely doubles. I wonder how we'll coordinate getting together with both toddlers and newborns, but I know we'll get it done. Just like it has this year, it will change and adapt as life changes.
But I know these women are in my life for the long haul. With no immediate family within thousands of miles of us, they have stepped in and filled that role. Here's to one year, and hopefully many more!


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Jul 2015 - $57.00
It's a nice park, right on a beautiful lake. Personnel were friendly and helpful. The big problem is their power. When we were there it was very hot and humid, and of course desperately needed the AC. We have a large 40' DP, but typically ran just one AC at a time. We have a UPS between us and the park's power pole, whose job it is to shut off power to the coach if the power is too high or too low. And after 3 days it started shutting us down every few minutes, with a "Low Voltage" error. We have another power meter which confirmed the low voltage condition. The maintenance man suggested just removing the UPS, as nobody else had one and they were all fine, but that just did not sit right with me. We just ran our generator until the next day when we were cheerfully given a refund for our unused days, and moved on. As we were packing up, our neighbor said that just recently a virtually identical coach as ours, with an external UPS like ours, had the same problems we did, and ended up leaving. She said, "Anybody here who has one of those UPS's has problems". So, the warning is, if you come here, be aware that the park *may* have electrical issues, and your electrical system *may* be somewhat at risk. I would certainly want to have a UPS to protect the RV. - Dshinnick
Jun 2015 - $40.00
We made a reservation over the phone. They picked out a site based on our size, 40ft. It was perfect for backing out. Great view of the harbor as well. We were a day late but that was no issue for them. Sites were very close, but there was room for a picnic table, fire ring, and concrete slab for the picnic table. They had a special area for parking your trailer and car which was perfect for us. Definite plus. - Mocha22
Oct 2012 - $48.00
I agree with some of the things the previous poster mentioned. It does have some waterfront spots and the sites are paved but it also has a rather lazy maintenance staff. The fire ring on our site was full of trash when we arrived. I had to ask at the office 3 times before it was cleaned out! Also the laundry room/building was nasty! The side of the building was covered with dead bugs, there were cobwebs all over the laundry room and the floor hadn't been swept in days. Since there was a broom available I swept it. I complained to the office but they didn't act like it was any big deal. This park has short term folks and long term folks along with apartment dwellers. When checking in you made aware of their dog policies. They prefer not to see and especially hear them. But they do not enforce their own rules. During the week end dogs barked day and night. The worst offenders are the long term lessees. One next to us had two dogs that barked constantly. We will never stay here again. Our rate reflected discounts for a weekly rate and for paying in cash. - User2209


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Michigan rallied from a one set deficit to defeat 10th ranked Michigan State in Big Ten volleyball Wednesday night. The final was 3-1 and the Wolverines won the fourtgh set 32-30. MSU has now lost three straight after a 15-match winning streak. MSU is 17-4 and 6-3 in the Big Ten, hosting Indiana at 6:30pm Saturday. The 17th ranked Wolverines are now 16-6 and 4-5 in the Big Ten.
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Adrian and Davis made it home, ate, slept, voted and left. It was good having them both here.
I really enjoy listening to them and their momma laugh. They just feed off of each other. I just sit back in the room with them or within earshot and listen to it happen.
I do the same thing when we visit Kimball's childhood friend, Camille. I couldn't begin to keep up with the conversation if I tried. They flit through long ago friends and acquaintances quicker than I thought, at least quicker than I can figure out what or who they are talking about.
If I understood correctly, Davis observed that Kimball's laughing had dislodged her heart and maybe some other vital organs. Then the trio tried to figure out where they went, but I don't think they even considered what to do about it. Maybe laugh some more.
– An old farmer's words of wisdom. I can't remember if I've shared this with you before, which means that if I did, I forgot part of it:
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. I think that's what Byron Hamilton was talking about Tuesday morning behind my building. But the rope fence kept him out, so it worked. Poet Robert Frost had one neighbor say, "Good fences make good neighbors," but the other neighbor questioned it wondering if his pine trees or the other guy's apple trees were going to encroach.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumblebee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Dad spent some time in the hayfield lying under his John Deere swatting bumblebees as they circled to get down to his level. Bumblebees don't dive bomb like a wasp. I've heard that hornets are even worse. I almost shot a hornet's nest I saw in a tree near Cowickie Creek in Lake Eufaula, AL. So glad I didn't.
Meanness don't just happen over night.
It doesn't take a very big person to carry a grudge.
Most of the things people worry about ain't never gonna happen anyway.
Don't judge folks by their relatives.
Silence is sometimes the best answer.
Don't interfere with something that ain't bothering you. A friend in college saw a big guy beating up on a smaller guy. He told the bigger guy to pick on somebody his own size. He did.
Don't corner something that is meaner than you are. That's what my friend did.
– Hope you have a successful, fun and safe deer season. I also hope we don't see each other. It's safer that way – way out of sight, out of the line of fire.


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6th Through 9th GradeMy offense between ages 11 and 15----I was tall, overweight, and wore thick glasses. People I didn't even know would try to pick fights. They'd try to steal my glasses, knowing I couldn't see to find them. They'd go to great effort to make sure my day ended poorly. And the teachers? Absolutely worthless, as they stuck their head in the sand. Unfortunately, time does not totally erase those feelings of being an outcast, even though it's been 30 years ago. To this day I remember many things about those years and cannot help but harbor some resentment toward those who tried to make my life hell. Things changed when I was 16---muscles developed, I began to exercise a lot more, I lost weight, I got contact lenses and if anyone messed with me----I didn't really care who it was---I'd wrap a two by four around their head and kick them for a field goal. I completely understand where the victims of bullies are coming from. The postings on this EP section appear completely honest and valid. I don't believe that anyone can truly understand the trauma one goes through unless you have been through it yourself. The secret to surviving it: have healthy distractions: hobbies, exercise, outside activities that you truly enjoy doing---that's what will really help.
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Amanda Bynes' Friends Reportedly Want Her Parents To Step In
By Mack Rawden 4 years ago
If new reports are to be believed, Amanda Bynes driving isnt the only thing thats gone south over the past few months. Apparently, the actress relationship with her family members has also gone in the tank. Over the last six months, shes reportedly isolated herself to such a point that she stopped talking to her parents regularly.
According to TMZ, her mom and dad recently relocated back to California in order to try and help her with whatever has been going on, but thus far, they havent had any success at making forward progress. In fact, the actress closest friends are allegedly furious at the Bynes for not doing more. They supposedly think the parents need to be as proactive as possible before their daughter gets to the point where she destructs further.
Given all the charges currently pending against her, if they dont act as soon as possible, the court system definitely will. A few months ago, most people likely would have thought the actress deserved to be incarcerated for her many vehicular mistakes. With all the crazy stories going around (locking herself in a dressing room, getting dropped by her agent), however, it seems like shed be far better off in rehab than locked up in county.
Its unclear where this situation is headed, but hopefully, it takes a sharp u-turn quickly, whether its with the help of her parents or not.


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An insurance policy is a binding document and it comes with plenty of terms and conditions. This is why we encourage you to use quotes in order to pay the lowest amount for a particular level of coverage.
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First, you should find the quote calculator at your insurance company website (most do have these apps) and then plug in data as required. Once you've added information about which policy you would like, as well as some information about your car and yourself, you'll submit that data and then get a quote.
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I am helping one of my friends with a Twitter Party tomorrow night and would love for any of you to attend! No, seriously — there's tons of prizes to be had:
1. Grand prize: $100 Gift Card (1)
2. Raggs Rocks DVD Activity Books (10)
3. Raggs Pawtographs (signed photo from The Raggs Band) (10)
4. Plush Toys (5)
5. Raggs Back Pack (5)
Isn't that awesome? Go check out The Media Moms to find out what you have to do to enter! The twitter party will have experts in getting your children in media and print! They will teach you how to avoid scams too.
Now, the other part of this post is for the Raggs contest. This is pretty cool. You can your kids on the Raggs TV show. All you have to do is create a 2-3 minute video and upload it to their site! Winners will travel like true rock stars and get an all expenses paid trip to tape an upcoming Raggs episode! This contest goes through the end of June.
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Career Featured
The One-Page Resume & Other Myths
What Every Job-Hunting Lawyer Needs to Know
By Charles Volkert
If you're in the market for a new position in the legal field, you know there's no shortage of career information available, from job-related Web sites to advice from well-meaning friends and colleagues. You need to bear in mind, however, that although information is plentiful, it can sometimes be misleading. Check your knowledge of career-related trends by examining these common job-hunting myths:
Myth #1: Keep your resume to one page.
This familiar advice may be on its way out as a widely accepted guideline. A recent survey of senior executives by our company found a growing acceptance of longer resumes. While more than half (52 percent) of executives polled said a single page is the ideal length for a staff-level resume, 44 percent preferred two pages. That compares to 73 percent of respondents polled a decade earlier who cited a single page as the optimal length while 25 percent at that time preferred two pages. Respondents were especially receptive to longer resumes for executive roles, with nearly one-third (31 percent) citing three pages as the ideal length, compared to only 7 percent a decade ago.
As you update your resume, allow your experience to dictate length and depth, and be careful of appearing to "pad" the document for effect. If the position you're applying for and your experience level truly call for more than one page, don't let arbitrary length considerations hem you in. What's more important than length is that your resume is logically presented, error free and visually appealing.
Myth #2: The Internet is the best place to find your next job.
It's understandable why this myth exists: The Internet has created countless new opportunities for employers and job seekers alike. Job boards abound, and today even the smallest of companies have websites describing what they do and the advantages of working for them. However, while you can probably find what may appear to be promising leads online, answering blind ads and randomly submitting your resume on a company's website continues to have a low success rate as a strategy for landing a new position.
Sophisticated job seekers know that some of the best jobs are never advertised; rather, they're filled by referrals and word-of-mouth. Therefore, networking remains the best way to learn about possible job openings and to enlist others' help in getting your resume in the right hands. By working your network and meeting new people through professional associations and legal industry events, you'll increase the odds of uncovering the best opportunities and making the connections you need to gain an inside track on open positions.
Myth #3: Don't bother contacting a company if there isn't a position advertised.
Just because a company isn't currently advertising a position doesn't mean one won't come open tomorrow. In addition, a company may be just considering adding staff, but having an ideal candidate come along might provide the impetus to move ahead with hiring plans. Also, companies often show greater interest in candidates who have carefully sought them out as a prospective employer. This often signals that a job hunter identifies with the potential employer in some way (e.g., a personal value system that's a fit with the company's values) or has experience that would complement the firm.
Even if a company doesn't have immediate plans to add staff, hiring managers are often receptive to informational interviews, especially when a candidate's interest in a company is genuine. These meetings can provide you an opportunity to learn more about a firm's culture and goals and may help you remain top of mind if an opening occurs. Also, managers may be able to offer helpful advice on your job search, including possibly sharing information about other firms that are hiring.
Myth #4: Don't call them; they'll call you if they're interested.
Don't assume that because you haven't heard from a prospective employer that your resume wasn't of interest. Hiring managers often don't move at as fast a pace as job seekers would like, but that doesn't mean they're not interested in interviewing you. Always follow up on your application. Some may feel they are being "pushy" by following up. The truth is most employers will view your outreach as a sign of initiative and enthusiasm. According to a survey conducted by our company, 82 percent of executives polled said job seekers should contact hiring managers within two weeks of sending a resume. Only 5 percent said professionals should refrain from communicating after applying for a position. The method you use for contacting a prospective employer seems to be less important than the fact that you're interested enough to make an inquiry. Asked how job seekers should check back with hiring managers, the top three responses given by our survey respondents were e-mail (38 percent), telephone (33 percent) and handwritten note (23 percent).
Myth #5: In today's market, there's no room to negotiate salary.
With the unemployment rate rising and recession fears growing, you may be tempted to accept whatever salary is offered. This would be a mistake. Most employers are willing to negotiate starting salaries with skilled job seekers, especially for hard-to-fill positions. According to the 2007 Employment Dynamics and Growth Expectations (EDGE) Report from Robert Half International and CareerBuilder.com, 40 percent of hiring managers surveyed said they are most willing to increase compensation for professional and technical staff positions, up from 36 percent the year before. Twenty percent said they would most likely raise salary levels for directors, managers and supervisors, up from 18 percent in 2006.
Myth #6: You should take the first offer you get.
Especially if your job search drags on for some time, you may feel pressured to jump at the first offer you get. Although it may not be easy to turn down an opportunity, even one that doesn't quite feel right, muster the courage to do so. If you feel pressured to accept a position, you'll likely find yourself wanting to make a premature move, and this could make it even harder to find your next job. Consider, too, that your offer may be a sign that you're getting better at interviewing, which bodes well for your continuing job search.
With job hunters having so much career-related information to sort through, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. And, often, a little of both is found in the kernels of advice you come across. As you execute your job search, be alert to the potential for misinformation. By recognizing frequently perpetuated myths early on, you can keep
them from derailing your efforts to find a new position.
– Reprinted with permission by Robert Half Legal®, a legal staffing service specializing in the placement of attorneys, paralegals, legal administrators and other legal professionals with law firms and corporate legal departments.


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MARINE CORPS BASE, N.C., – A Landing Craft Air Cushioned hovercraft (LCAC) transports Marines and tactical vehicles with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) off the coast of Onslow Beach, Nov. 30. The 24th MEU is currently taking part in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), scheduled to take place Nov. 28 to Dec. 21. The training is meant to develop cohesion between the 24th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON-8) in conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations while operating from the sea. (Official USMC Photo by: Sgt. Richard Blumenstein/ Released)
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Security Council resolution 1190 (1998) on the situation in Angola, U.N. Doc. S/RES/1190 (1998).
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3916th meeting, on 13 August 1998
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent relevant resolutions, including resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, 1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998,
Reaffirming also its firm commitment to preserve the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Angola,
Strongly deploring the deteriorating political and security situation in Angola, which is primarily the result of the failure by the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA) to complete its obligations under the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutions,
Taking note of recent positive steps to restore confidence in the peace process,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 6 August 1998 (S/1998/723),
1. Welcomes the decision by the Secretary-General to dispatch a Special Envoy to assess the situation in Angola and advise on a possible course of action, and requests the Secretary-General to submit, no later than 31 August 1998, a report with recommendations regarding the future role of the United Nations in Angola;
2. Expresses its intention to review the recommendations referred to in paragraph 1 above and to consider appropriate actions;
3. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) until 15 September 1998, and takes note of the considerations specified in paragraph 38 of the report of the Secretary-General of 6 August 1998 regarding the deployment of MONUA throughout the country;
4. Calls on the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation (GURN) and in particular UNITA in the strongest terms to refrain from any steps which could further exacerbate the present situation;
5. Demands that UNITA comply immediately and without conditions with its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and with relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular the complete demilitarization of its forces and full cooperation in the immediate and unconditional extension of State administration throughout the national territory, in order to prevent a further deterioration of the political and security situation;
6. Demands also that UNITA cease its reoccupation of localities where State administration was established and stop attacks by its members on civilians, GURN authorities, including police, and United Nations and international personnel;
7. Calls on the GURN and UNITA to cease hostile propaganda, refrain from laying new mines, stop forced conscriptions and renew efforts towards national reconciliation, including by implementing confidence-building measures, such as the reactivation of the joint mechanisms in the provinces and the disengagement of military forces on the ground;
8. Calls on the GURN to ensure that the Angolan National Police refrain from practices inconsistent with the Lusaka Protocol and to respect the legal activities of UNITA as a political party in accordance with the Lusaka Protocol;
9. Demands that the GURN and in particular UNITA cooperate fully with MONUA in providing full access for its verification activities and guarantee unconditionally the safety and freedom of movement of all United Nations and international personnel, including those providing humanitarian assistance;
10. Expresses its firm belief that a meeting in Angola between the President of the Republic of Angola and the leader of UNITA could provide momentum to the peace process;
11. Calls on Member States to implement fully the relevant provisions of resolutions 1173 (1998), 1127 (1997) and 864 (1993);
12. Welcomes the appointment of a new Special Representative to Angola, and urges the GURN and UNITA to cooperate fully with him in promoting peace and national reconciliation;
13. Encourages the Secretary-General to continue his personal engagement in the peace process;
14. Expresses its appreciation to the personnel of MONUA;
15. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.


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One of the issues I've got with BlitzMax programming was the fact that I felt I would not be investing in better development practises, since BMax can only cater for Windows & Mac. For this reason I've looked a bit of Unity3D and Shiva which both can handle multiple platforms, web and iphone development included.
But then I was facing a new dilemma: The learning curve.
I started Blitz3D coding in 2001 and then moved to BlitzMax few years back, and I feel that I have pretty solid understanding on how these blitz machines work. I'm looking at iPhone/other game dev possibilities and with Blitz I was stuck.
Learning Shiva or Unity wouldn't perhaps be a massive amount of work, but nevertheless it would take some time to get familiar with the tools.
Something mysterious happened yesterday. By accident, I came across with this blog post by the maker of Blitz-series. He had announced month ago that there will be this new Blitz version that's directly aimed to support different platforms (HTML5, Java, iPhone, Android etc.).
Here's the solution, dropped right into my lap
I was thrilled to see this happening. I could build on top of my existing experience, and simply continue working with BlitzMax with the knowledge that at some point there will (most likely) be this mobile opportunity. Of course there's still question marks in the development (what stuff is really supported, how will iPhone stuff be done, what's the time schedule) but as I'm keen to get my hands dirty with coding (rather than invest time in learning a new engine) I feel that the solution is simple:
I just do blitzmax stuff, and see after few months how's the new blitz "iPhone" doing there. I'm building a game prototype, yet getting more experience which can help me with the iPhone development.
And this also means that I get a few months to see how the iPhone OS4 really works and if it's something worth diving into.
It's nice when pieces fall into right places effortlessly.
UPDATE: Looks like it might not be possible to do iPhone stuff with this new bmax. The Apple licence is somewhat iffy on this part. Trying to figure out how it really goes. I'm slightly positive about this.


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The best argument to convince someone to go vegan is no argument.
Sounds contradictory doesn't it?
When we become a vegan, it becomes so clear to us that the world really needs to change! What we have been doing is wrong and there really is no need to do it. Because of this we get so excited and ready to push the vegan message onto the world.
As it should come with no surprise, we encounter tons of resistance. Because of the resistance, we start searching for arguments for veganism. I know I did this personally.
I thought that if I knew just the right arguments for veganism to use to respond to people, I could convince them to become vegan. I would spend hours of my time thinking about how to respond to every single thing someone could come up with. I conjured the perfect arguments for veganism that were logical and would definitely convince people.
The problem is that they never worked.
Countless times I had tried using well thought-out arguments that I KNEW would have people start thinking differently and making a change, yet nothing happened.
Looking back at it all, it makes complete sense why the best arguments for veganism, is no argument at all. To find out why this is, watch the video below.
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I feel that the h2-headings with their CSS properties make them stand out a little bit too much in questions and answers. Many users seem to prefer using bold text for headings – possibly because the current h2-headings look too big. Could something be done to make it feel more acceptable to layout the structure of a post using headings instead of bolded text headings?
There's also a bit more specific discussion going into the subject of heading sizes.
Possible solutions
I played around with the
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There are no movie theaters in Saudi Arabia, and cinema is banned. What was your exposure to film while growing up?
Blockbuster is big in Saudi. Video rental! And I am one of twelve kids. I'm number eight, so you can imagine our house, and I grew up in a very small town. So my father used to go and rent a lot of videos, just to keep us calm. We watched a lot of films. I watched Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan -- I don't know if that was a good idea, because we started trying out martial arts around the house -- and we watched a lot of Bollywood, and a lot of Egyptian cinema. A lot of Hollywood films. I remember watching "Snow White" was one of the happiest [memories] in my life.
Nothing like auteur cinema. It was mainstream, but still, I was in this small town. Just watching took me places. Colorado, I saw mountains, I saw China, it's amazing as a kid. So I fell in love with the medium since I was little.
How did you eventually become a filmmaker -- the first woman filmmaker in Saudi Arabia?
When I finished college, I went back to Saudi. I studied at the American University in Cairo. So I went back home to find a job, and I started working at an oil company. And as a young woman, especially in Saudi, you feel invisible. Nobody hears you. I felt so -- not stressed -- but very, very low. It was hard for me to just have a voice of my own. So I started making films, just as a hobby. A kind of a therapy. And I made a short with my brother holding the camera, and my sister. I edited it with my friends. And then I submitted it to a small local competition in Abu Dhabi. And it got accepted! I was invited with the film. I was like, what? They are paying for my ticket? So I went there, and they told me, "We haven't seen films coming from Saudi Arabia, and certainly we haven't seen any women [filmmakers] coming from Saudi Arabia, so you are the first female filmmaker."
I take the title with a lot of pride. It's nice to be breaking boundaries. But for me, it's the passion of film. It's not like I'm trying to make any political statements. Doing something that's really satisfying, and telling a story, it's fun.
What are the different reactions to you in Saudi Arabia?
It's a very conservative place. And the people, they don't like women to come and be filmmakers and speak for themselves. So a lot of people are against that. When I started, I had a lot of opposition. People were so angry. But now I feel like they're a little bit more relaxed. And I try to respect the conservatives. Even when I'm writing, I try to write things that maintain my voice as a filmmaker, but I know that I come from a conservative place, I know people that are worried. They're nervous how they will be portrayed in film, they don't want to be exposed. And for me it's not really to expose, or to clash, as much as tell an intimate story about the culture. So I think that they respect that, and they've calmed a little.
Is there an ongoing dialogue between women filmmakers in the Middle East?
We have regional festivals where we get together, but I don't think the Middle East is very organized in that way. We don't have an association for women filmmakers. I think there is all this moral support, when we see each other, we want each other to do well and we want to push for each other. But there is nothing official. I'm really happy to be part of an exciting group of filmmakers -- like Cherien Dabis, Nadine Labaki and Annemarie Jacir. They're all strong female voices coming from the Middle East, telling intimate stories about themselves, about what they believe, and it's amazing how their films are heard way more than their male counterparts.
How do you feel about the representation of women in Middle Eastern films?
I try to make an entertaining story. I know films that are coming from the Middle East, especially about women, and they have to be horrific. Someone has to be raped and stoned and stuff like that. For me, that wasn't what broke me when I lived in Saudi. [It was] everyday life. The everyday life where you feel you cannot do things. And it has so much power -- it's trivial, but it builds up and builds up. And it makes your life harder. For me, it was very important to tell that story. So I hope people see the humor and see the fun in my film, and get emotionally moved by this little girl's journey.


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NEW DELHI: India has no more than 3.3 lakh sq kms of land under real forests, less than half the number claimed by the environment ministry in the 2013 forest survey released last week.
Among other impacts, low forest cover might be a contributing factor for poor rains as is the case so far this year. Says TR Shankar Raman, a forest biologist with Nature Conservation Foundation, "Studies have shown retaining forests is good for rainfall: air that passes over extensive forests brings more rain.


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This city may snooze in the depths of summer, but reality TV never sleeps.
During a week when our dance card had dried up, we got a last-minute invitation to a cocktail fundraiser for MenzFit, a nonprofit that gets struggling fellows into proper suits to compete in the job market. And, as with so many invitations lately, the grim warning was: "This event will be filmed for TV."
The cameras were there all right, on the rooftop of the Donovan House hotel Thursday, circling one partygoer in particular. Paul Wharton, a local stylist and occasional TV personality (VH1, CW), hasn't been highlighted in the promos for "Real Housewives of D.C.," but he's poised to emerge as the unofficial "sixth Housewife." The flat-ironed, high-cheekboned fashionista is all over the premiere, debuting next month -- cackling as Lynda Erkiletian declares Michaele Salahi to be anorexic, then telling Michaele what Lynda said. Fun! And Thursday, a camera (labeled "HYP" -- for "Housewives" producer Half Yard Productions?) rolled on around him . . .
Now wait: It's too late for the first season of D.C. "Housewives," and too soon to shoot a second season. . . . Do we smell spinoff? Will the madness never end? We pried Wharton (pinstriped skinny pants, pointy shoes) from his frenetic airkissing. "I am in the business of TV, and D.C. is the place to be these days," he told us cryptically. "I've found a great partner in Half Yard . . . and the rest you'll have to see.".
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
StyleSpot Interviews Paul Wharton: "6th Real Housewife of DC"
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Yet another AWFUL stereotype of a black gay man to mirror the one on Atlanta. AWFUL.ReplyDelete
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Anonymous, you are a joke. This guy from DC, Paul Wharton has been on like 10 hit TV shows. He's the only legitimate famous and talented person on the show. And what is wrong with Dwight in Atlanta? To some people, it doesn't matter how much these men have accomplished... The fact that they are gay, successful and now famous is AWFUL to you because you are obviously jealous. I'm a white gay man with a black boyfriend and I am so sick of people dogging out the gay black men that are really doing their thing. Get a damn life.ReplyDelete
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Apparently, the machine will utilize recycled Platform21 projects to complete tasks like "frying eggs, juicing oranges, brewing coffee, making toast, and serving it all on a plate with jam, meat and cheese." With each passing day, the machine will evolve and take on new tasks—adding dishes to the breakfast menu. Sounds delicious, but will it be able to compete with Pee Wee's technology?
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Last August, I posted a blog titled, "Paying from both ends to support ethanol." It was about how the U.S. Department of Agriculture was subsidizing ethanol production from the start by providing grants to purchase special ethanol blender pumps.
The blog post elicited several comments and I wanted to provide an update on the latest efforts of the AMA on the E15 front. E15 is a blend of gasoline that includes up to 15 percent ethanol by volume.
On April 24, the AMA provided comments regarding grants and loans for the Agriculture Department's Rural Energy for America Program's renewable energy systems (e.g., special ethanol blender pumps).
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced in 2011 that the USDA intends to install 10,000 blender pumps by 2016. REAP will be a key component to achieve the secretary's goal and, thus, help grow the availability of E15 fuel.
These special ethanol blender pumps will further limit access to E10-or-less fuel in rural areas. This will be a problem because rural areas tend to have an older "legacy" vehicle fleet than other parts of the country. Moreover, rural areas are the most vulnerable places for motorcyclists and users of small engine devices because options for regular gasoline may be few or even non-existent.
The REAP will help one segment of the rural economy at the cost of other segments. Ultimately, the higher costs will have a negative impact on small rural economies.
These special ethanol blender pumps may increase misfueling by consumers. In fact, the EPA is concerned enough to issue a plan for retailers on its website's "E15: Misfueling Mitigation Plans" page to try to avoid misfueling by consumers.
The REAP grant and loan program to purchase special ethanol blender pumps will only worsen the possibility of misfueling by consumers.
Like always, the AMA has you—the motorcyclist—in mind concerning the unproven effects of E15 fuel on your ride.
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During a recent discussion with PlayStation Universe, Under Siege Producer Filipe Pina said Seed Studio's upcoming PSN real-time strategy game takes "maximum advantage" of the PlayStation 3.
"So, since Under Siege is exclusive to PS3, it was tailored made to take maximum advantage of all its strong points, including a design based on the DualShock 3," said Pina, a 32 year-old resident of Porto, Portugal. "We thought that this was the perfect title to take advantage of all the new cool stuff current consoles have to offer, not only 1080p resolution and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, but also video recording, video chat, screenshot [capturing], and custom music."
Under Siege Cinematic Intro
Bundled with PlayStation Move support, an extensive 'Editor' feature, and a platinum trophy, this $20 PSN exclusive RTS seems more like a full retail title than a downloadable release. There's really only one thing missing — mouse and keyboard support.
"Mouse and keyboard is not supported — except keyboard for text input in the Editor or in multiplayer for chat — because like I explained, from the start we made the game based on the DualShock design," said Pina. "How it is now, it doesn't make sense to use a mouse and keyboard."
You can, however, configure the speed and size of the cursor, as well as revert the sticks and alter their dead zones. The game also supports PlayStation Move for gamers who want a little wand-waggling injected into their real-time strategy experience.
Under Siege PlayStation Move Demo Video
"In the game and in the Editor, Move has two main options: pointer or laser," explained Pina. "Laser is basically what it sounds like — the entire Move acts as a laser pointing somewhere. Pointer is more relative to your position, and to top it all you can configure the amount of precision, roll dead zone, etc."
"I prefer DualShock 3, but I am biased since I made the game," concluded Pina. "I have people here [in the office] who prefer the Move [controls]."
Under Siege hits the North American PlayStation Network on May 3, 2011. Click here to learn more about the units and bosses of Under Siege.


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Atwater Village is a neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles that lies between the Los Angeles River to the west and Glendale to the north and east. It also shares borders with Silver Lake to the south, Elysian Valley to the southeast, Glassell Park to the northeast, and Los Feliz and Griffith Park across the river to the west. Principal thoroughfares include San Fernando Road, Fletcher Drive, and Los Feliz and Glendale Boulevards. The Golden State 5 and Glendale 2 freeways run along the district's western and southeastern borders, respectively.
Named by Details magazine as the one of "The Six Hottest Neighborhoods in the World's Greatest Cities," Atwater Village is a collection of both World War Era tracts of California bungalows. Homes are on flat-lands with tree-lined streets with sidewalks. Similar to Franklin Square, Atwater Village has commercial & service areas that are within walking distance. The bungalows show period revival influences. The most famous of these are the "fantasy bungalows" on Brunswick Avenue just north of Glendale Boulevard. Atwater Village, because of the homogeneity of the homes and preservation could qualify as a historic preservation area. Recently, actor Giovanni Ribisi became an Atwater Village residence to an architectural mid-century modern home previously owned by the world-renowned artist, Mineo Mizuno.
Living in the flats give you easy access to the "village" for local coffee shops, theatres, pilates/yoga studios, trendy boutiques, bars, restaurants and market (Los Feliz Boulevard and Prospect Avenue) as well as easy access to the 2 and the 5 Freeways. Atwater Village is a charming starter home neighborhood.
Also, Atwater Village has some of the few homes in Los Angeles that are zoned for horses. The Los Angeles Police Department Equestrian Center and several riding clubs are located here in Atwater Village. A nine-hole golf course, which is part of Griffith Park, adjoins Atwater Village. There is a volunteer homeowners association that holds regular open meetings. Conveniently located close to 2 & 5 Freeway access and shopping in adjacent Glendale.
2980 Los Feliz Blvd.
Atwater Village, CA 90039
Tam O'Shanter was established in 1922 and is one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles County and is still under the original ownership by the Lawry's family. Walt Disney was a frequent patron at this spot. Tom Mix, Fatty Arbuckle, John Wayne and Walt Disney and members of the Disney studio were all regulars back in the days. The restaurant still maintains its original Scottish ambience, a cozy cottage charm, with plenty of dark wood, stained glass windows, fireplaces and comfortable leather chairs and with the staff dressed in period uniforms. Go to Tam O'Shanter if you're in the mood for some Los Angeles history, along with your order of their signature prime rib at par with Lawry's.
3119 Los Feliz Bvld.
Atwater Village, CA 90039
You don't have to worry too much about walking into this adorable place and feeling a pinch on your wallet… Their blackboard menu is filled with affordable & yummy options, not to mention a glass case filled with delightfully fresh smelling bakery items that look like its been prepared with love and affection.
Have a freshly brewed coffee, a breakfast sandwich (eggs, avocado, cheese on a fresh baguette) or that cinnamon oatmeal pancakes, and just because, their delicious donut muffin.
It's definitely a popular neighborhood place and you order at the counter and the friendly, smiling staff will bring the food right to you.
You will want to go back often for that smile, a pastry, and a little dose of Village Bakery sunshine.
3111 Glendale Blvd, Suite 2
Atwater Village, CA 90039
323. 662.5556
This is a cool cozy spot to eat, drink, and relax and have that wonderful wine tasting experience. There is a wide wine selection with knowledgeable bartenders and staff to help you find the right wine for your palate. The menu is concise and easy to understand, which takes the intimidation away from those who are new to wine. The descriptions and flavors of everything on the menu – wine and food – are pretty spot on. It's this kind of attention to detail that makes this place stand out.
The best part of this place is the ambiance in the tasting room located downstairs to the cellar/basement for flights of wine and pairings. It's dimly lit, and it has a sophisticated feel to the place.
Go for their wine tastings, wine flights range from $13 – $16 for 3 tastes and comes with these delicious cheese & dried fruit plates.
With such a selection, everyone is bound to find something here to they like.
3110 Glendale Blvd.
Atwater Village, CA 90039
323. 667.9591
This is a great no nonsense place for some good old Vietnamese comfort food, that offers a nice atmosphere, good service, fresh ingredients, and tasty food for a reasonable price. They have a wide menu selection for the carnivorous palette. But is really the vegetarian option that makes this the place to come for that fix. The vegetarian pho made with vegetable broth never fails to hit that spot and fill that warm feeling in your belly. And they even have a special "spicy" broth which is peppery goodness! They serve a good sized bowl with plenty of fresh veggies and some tofu chunks for your protein intake.
Also try their fresh tofu spring rolls wrapped with lettuce, basil & mint which is light and delicious with the peanut sauce.
Make this your vegetarian pho stop. You won't be dissappointed.
3156 Glendale Blvd.
Atwater Village, CA 90039
The small cozy place serves the best croissant in Atwater Village. Everything here, from the sandwiches to the breads to the cakes is as good as it gets. Paired with a coffee from Cog Coffee ( located in the same shop) and you have as close to perfection for a pastry/coffee combo as Los Angeles has to offer.
Favorites include the morning bun, any of their fresh quiches, and of course the gruyere and chive biscuit is enough to make you swoon.
Order birthday cakes here and had more comments on those than birthdays cheers!
Go. Taste. Enjoy. Repeat.
3219 Glendale Blvd
Atwater Village, CA 90039
323. 666.7133
So, what is Canele? It's a small traditional French pastry with very light, moist and silky inside made out of vanilla custard, and a contrasting, but equally delicious, outside that is carmelized, dark and hard.
An intimate restaurant with communal tables and friendly servers, dishes are made from farm-fresh ingredients – made to order from the open kitchen.
Every single dish is masterfully executed – rigidly and artistically arranged on the plate, nothing short of other snobbish white table cloth places, but filled with that amazing feeling of lightness, freshness and softness, nicely garnished with all the herbs. Just like Canele.
This is a place to appreciate and savour food!
And true to their namesake, after the meal they offer a sweet treat…a canele on your way out.
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4118 Chevy Chase Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
818. 247.3847
Atwater Avenue Elementary School
3271 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary School
3955 Glenfeliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Holy Trinity School
3716 Boyce Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Washington Irving Middle School
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
323. 259.3700
John Marshall High School
3939 Tracy St.
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May 25, 2006
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Senior second baseman Emily Friedman, an integrative biology and psychology major with a 3.6 GPA, has been named to the first-team Pac-10 All-Academic squad, the conference announced Thursday. In addition, junior Jeana Gevas and sophomore Erika Racklin have been named to the honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic unit. Friedman was selected to the 2006 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team earlier this season. It is the first conference All-Academic honor for Friedman, Gevas and Racklin.
Friedman, a native of Berkeley, Calif., transferred from Wisconsin before the 2005 season and has been a significant contributor during both the 2005 and 2006 campaigns. This year, Friedman has served as Cal's everyday second baseman. Friedman, who earned a Golden Bear Award for having the highest GPA on the softball team, is fifth for the Bears in batting average (.312).
Gevas has appeared in 18 games this season, including five starts. She has seen time primarily as a designated hitter and a pinch hitter. Gevas has eight hits, one run and five RBI.
Racklin has appeared in 54 of Cal's games this season, primarily as a pinch runner and a centerfielder, making 16 starts in center. Racklin has scored 18 runs for the Bears this season and leads Cal with 10 stolen bases.
First Team Bridgette Caron, Arizona State SR 3.61 Dance Andrea Duran, UCLA SR 3.51 Sociology Emily Friedman, California SR 3.60 Integrative Biology Natalie Johnson, Oregon State JR 3.74 Psychology Amy Klever, Oregon State SR 3.78 Liberal Studies Heidi Knabe, Arizona State JR 3.69 Kinesiology Kristi Leiter, Oregon JR 3.63 Accounting Jenn McCard, Arizona State SR 3.77 Elementary Education Desiree Serrano, Arizona State SR 3.67 Sociology Michelle Smith, Arizona State JR 3.59 Kinesiology
Second Team Lisa Allen, Oregon State SR 3.32 Exercise and Sport Sciences Dani Baird, Oregon SR 3.54 Political Science Suzi Barnes, Oregon JR 3.44 Educational Studies Autumn Champion, Arizona SR 3.41 Elementary Education Ashley Herrera, UCLA JR 3.36 Political Science/History Ingrid Lochelt, Oregon State SR 3.38 Human Development and Family Sciences Ta'Tyana McElroy, Oregon State JR 3.35 Business Administration Catalina Morris, Stanford SR 3.21 Political Science Caitlin Noble, Washington SO 3.38 History Jackie Rinehart, Stanford JR 3.32 Psychology
Honorable Mention Tricia Aggabao, STAN; Rhiannon Baca, ASU; Anna Beardman, STAN; Jeanna Gail, ORE; Sherina Galvan, OSU; Jeana Gevas, CAL; Amy Harris, ORE; Kayleen Hudson, ORE; Dominique Lastrapes, WASH; Becky McCullough, STAN;Cambria Miranda, OSU; Amie Minor, WASH; Erika Racklin, CAL; Laura Severson, STAN; Ann Marie Topps, ORE.