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President's Corner: Worldwide Web of Learning
International study is an important part of higher education.
Understanding a variety of cultures has always been a valuable ability, and perhaps at no other time in history has it been as critical for success—not only in one's career, but in all aspects of life. The world is more interconnected than ever, and this trend will only continue.
I can personally attest to the value of an international perspective. As you may know, I was born and raised in Canada and am now a citizen of both Canada and the United States. Now I serve on the binational board of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States, which sponsors the Killam Fellowships Program for student exchanges. Ithaca College has hosted three Canadian Killam fellows, and this year Nicole Reustle '09 is attending the University of Toronto.
More than 200,000 American students study abroad each year. At Ithaca we encourage students to study internationally for at least one semester; between 20 and 30 percent of our graduates have had an international study experience. We recognize that immersing students in a different culture and giving them the opportunity to learn in a new environment is an excellent way for them to grow as global citizens. But we are careful to prepare them well, to ensure that during their travels they are safe and act responsibly to conserve the environment of their host countries and foster the well-being of local people. To study abroad, Ithaca students must meet certain academic grade point requirements, which vary by program.
Our admission and international programs staff members work hard to recruit students from many other countries (as well as U.S. students from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds) to study on South Hill, thereby enriching the multicultural experience of all our students.
The Office of International Programs, based in the Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies, offers a smorgasbord of international study options from which students can choose. The mainstay of our programs is the Ithaca College London Center, which since 1972 has occupied a historic Victorian mansion in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. With 15 to 20 regular faculty members, it draws nearly 200 students each year to study varied and variable offerings from art history to business to sport studies to theater arts, and many subjects in between. The overall goal is to mix courses and field trips that have contemporary relevance with traditional British culture classes and excursions. During their time in London, students often participate in internships, giving them an even deeper immersion in British life.
But London is just one of many international options. The IC Gerontology Institute and the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance (as well as the Roy H. Park School of Communications) have an exchange program with the Swedish Jönköping University that is designed specifically for aging studies, health studies, and communications majors. Students study at the university's School of Health Sciences or School of Education and Communication with some of Europe's most distinguished faculty in their fields. Another course, Healthcare and Culture: An International Field Experience, is offered most summers and takes students in the health sciences to the Dominican Republic to investigate the sociocultural context in the delivery of health care and rehabilitation services in an international setting. This year, thanks to the efforts of Dean Steven Siconolfi, 14 students from the School of HSHP will be spending a fortnight in two Chinese cities, Beijing and Chengdu, exploring rehabilitation and health promotion philosophy, methods, and systems.
Other short-term courses include an international field experience in the Dominican Republic (sociology) and summer courses in Italy (language, culture, and photography), Costa Rica (tropical ecology), and Ghana (African drum and dance performance). Over the past four years we have run Walkabout Down Under (ICQ 2004/3 cover story) in Australia. During spring, fall, and winter breaks, faculty members take groups of students to study in countries such as Panama and Antigua.
Through other Associated New American Colleges (ANAC) institutions, and affiliate arrangements with the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies, the Institute for the International Education of Students, and the Institute for American Universities, students may study various disciplines in other nations. With the permission of Ithaca College, students may also elect to study abroad with programs sponsored by other accredited institutions.
A summer, semester, or year abroad is almost always a life-changing experience for the students, but it can change lives for the better in the host country as well. Often our students and faculty serve the host country in fruitful ways large and small. Read, for example, on page 11 of the sustainable microenterprise work that is being done by business professor David Saiia and his students in the Ecuadorian cloud forest. Such endeavors place Ithaca College on the map as an innovative institutional global citizen—and make us all proud.
Originally published in IC View: President's Corner: Worldwide Web of Learning.


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Business News of Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Source: Oral Ofori
Title: Africans in and out of diaspora asked to take taxation seriously
Nana Osei Amoh, CEO of Auxano Limited Liability Company (LLC), a budding financial firm in Virginia USA has taken advantage of the tax season in 2013 to call on his fellow Ghanaians and Africans all over the USA and those living on the continent to take their financial issues very seriously and pay careful attention to taxation. This is because finances are an integral part of everyday living and when we become capable of managing them properly, a window of opportunity is opened into a much brighter life.
Auxano LLC was started not just as a tax firm but also an accounting and bookkeeping firm at the beginning of 2012 with an intent to improve upon the quality of services provided by tax preparation firms after the CEO noticed the reduction in the quality of such service in his immediate environment. 'The tax preparation business for most firms has been just preparing tax returns for their clients and the next time they have contact with them again is a year later. At Auxano LLC however, we pride ourselves in building a long lasting relationship with our clients by not just seeing them once a year but throughout the year, where we offer tax guidance and advice that lead to the maximization of wealth' Mr. Amoh says to support the reason behind his young firm.
Before starting this firm, Nana worked and still works for Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), the third largest Federal Government contractor in the USA as an accountant. Working on this job gave rise to the idea of starting his own firm but the greatest motivation and inspiration for him has been the general overseer of his church; Dr. Mensa Otabil who heads The International Central Gospel Church headquartered in Ghana, and Pastor Dr. Sadick Arthur; the Pastor of the local assembly where he worships in Virginia USA. 'It was while listening to a sermon preached by Dr. Mensa Otabil titled 'Dominion Mandate' where it was preached that "God puts us here on earth with a mandate to being fruitful and productive", that initiated the whole process of owning and starting a business.
Starting a business always comes with the associated difficulty and for Nana, the most prevalent difficulty faced in his business is getting his clients to understand how the taxation system works in the United States. There is the notion that whenever you file taxes you must get whatever amount you have paid in taxes from the beginning of the year back, this unfortunately does not always hold true, however people have been made to believe this and will want to do whatever it takes to get money back even if it means cheating or lying during tax preparations. The challenge therefore is to educate clients with this preconceived notion that they have a misconceived perception.
Another challenge according to the US based Ghanaian financial entrepreneur is attracting new clients. Once a person is able to surmount these hurdles, all they need is a strong passion from within to motivate them and for him, accounting has always been in his blood. Nana's father was a Chartered Accountant, and as early as age 18, he was working in various accounting firms and gathering the needed exposure and experience. 'The desire, passion and interest to know more about accounting has always spurred me on. Furthermore, my solid educational background has prepared me very well for this. The most current training I have had was with the H&R Block (2012) the most known tax preparation business in the US and some training courses with the IRS on tax law updates among others' he points out.
Mr. Amoh is currently a CPA Candidate also with a Master of Arts in Industrial and Labor Relations with concentration on Human Resource Management, from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the USA (2005). He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations on accounting and finance from the University of Ghana, where he completed studies in 2000 in Legon, Accra.
When I asked why the people of a country should take the tax season serious, Nana says it is because every citizen must appreciate the fact that taxation is the backbone of their nation's economy and paying taxes is an obligation of a people to their country. Without taxation an economy will be on the verge of falling apart, which is why over the past 4-6 years the battle in the US congress has for the most part centered on taxes. This is also why when the people of Ghana recently went to the polls to elect a new president, almost every electorate was heavily concentrating on who possessed the most potential to improve upon the state of the economy. Without taxation, the people of a nation will not be able to enjoy quality infrastructure, public goods and services and other amenities taken for granted on a daily basis.
'I believe everyone in the USA and other developed countries where tax returns are filed yearly should file their taxes religiously and do so in a timely fashion. I will encourage citizens of the less developed countries to also see the payment of taxes as a necessary obligation that has a long reaching benefit to their posterity.' On the flip side also, Nana continues to explain that 'it is very important that we take the tax season serious because the IRS being one of the most powerful government institutions around has the power and authority to levy certain penalties and restrictions on people should they fail to file their taxes, pay them or do due diligence where mandated by law'.
What therefore is the biggest issue(s) facing African Immigrants in the battle of tax preparation? Answer: Education and embracing diversity. Some Africans living in the diaspora, and in this case a lot, fail to recognize that the US tax code and that of other advanced and highly developed countries are very complicated, and they keep changing all the time. 'We fail to consistently educate ourselves on an going basis and this hampers our ability to maximize the most gains out of taxation' says Nana. The need for Africans living outside their home countries and contributing to the economies of wherever they find themselves to strife to understand taxation is very important, just as the need to making stronger efforts to assimilating very well in a country as well as embracing the different cultures presented them will go a long way to alleviate setbacks faced by people trying to build successful lives for themselves outside their home countries.
The future looks bright for this young Ghanaian financial expert who says his aspirations is to keep expanding his business to serve clients in all areas of their financial lives and not just limiting himself with taxes. Taxes are just a part of having a sound financial base or portfolio. 'In the next few years we want to see our clients flourishing in all areas of their finances'. Auxano LLC intends to introduce other services that will benefit clients in the USA and reach out internationally by advising those living in Ghana, other parts of Africa or the world on whatever they need to know to make sound financial judgements and investments.
PS: Another tax related piece from the archives: http://www.oralofori.com/2012/02/free-resources-for-filing-your-tax.html

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Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist, music producer, and actor T.I. and his bestselling celebrity collaborator, David Ritz, continue the explosive story of Power and Beauty that began in the street-lit epic, Power & Beauty.
When his mother, Charlotte, was killed, Paul "Power" Clay and his closest friend, Tanya "Beauty" Long, fell under the spell of a savvy and ruthless Atlanta businessman named Slim, who promised to protect them.
Wise beyond her years, Beauty always knew that the only person she could rely on was herself. It didn't take long for the level-headed young woman to recognize the simmering violence beneath Slim's street charm. But getting away from him wasn't easy, and it came at a heartbreaking price: turning her back on Power. Escaping to the glamorous catwalks of the Big Apple, she's worked her breathtaking good looks and quick wit to build a thriving fashion business. Despite her success, she's still haunted by the pain of leaving Power behind. Money and new men cannot erase the memory of the true love she denied.
To Power, Slim's world held everything he thought he wanted: women, wealth, power, authority. He discovered too late that Slim Simmons isn't just a businessman - he's a ruthless killer who will turn on anyone he thinks is getting in his way. He is the monster who murdered Charlotte. Now, he controls the fate of her only son.
But neither Slim nor Power count on Beauty. Like Slim, she is a master who will manipulate, seduce, and sacrifice to get what she wants. She's never let anything stop her from fulfilling her desires, and she will broker a dangerous bargain to save the only man she's ever loved. But is saving Power worth sacrificing herself - body and soul? Will his youthful ambitions lead him to redemption - or deeper into the darkness? Will they both become everything they swore they'd never be?
A tale of gangstas and sistas, money masters and politicians, that moves across the globe from Paris to New York, Atlanta to Tokyo, the Caribbean to California, Trouble & Triumph is a hip-hop mash-up of loyalty, betrayal, revenge, desire, greed, family, politics, and absolution - and of two unforgettable young star-crossed lovers from the streets who will risk everything for their dreams...and for each other.
©2012 Tip "T.I." Harris with David Ritz (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers
"Five Stars!"
I loved this whole series. Great entertaining story. The ending what I was what I was hoping for. This is a must listen. I hope there is one more book.
"I prayed it would get better!"
Okay second time is suppose to be a charm and I thought it has to be better...NOT ...I just felt myself praying it would end soon and hating the fact I have to end a book once I start.
Not The Sequel to this book or anything read by this narrator
Ummm...hard to stay with bad plot
"Strong Chacters and great narration"
Hard to put down
Nothing<br/>Slim is the " Man"
Last --lead into the wedding at Slims old home
The Power of Beauty
This book was a total waste very unhappy and want my money back.
NOTHING related to this book very disappointed
Narrator was the best thing this book had going
Better luck next time this was a total miss for me
I'd rather listen than read!!!! This is my joy!!!
"It leaves you hanging....."
This book leaves you wanting more.... Excellent follow up to the first novel. I can't wait to find out what happens at the end.
"The first book was better "
i struggled to stay interested in this book. It was ok, the first one was way better.
"what happened to the ending? "
Narration was good. Storyline was just ok. With as much time that was spent in character development in the two books, I expected more closure with each character. Who were the people killed in the end? Beauty's sister? Her husband? Power's fiance? Her parents? And what about Slim and his issues? Since Judy is broke, what does she do? The fashion empire? So many questions should've been answered. There's not enough of a plot remaining to drag out another book. All of the loose ends should be tied up with an epilogue. I'm frustrated
"Daamn it"
Love the story but felt like the ending could be better. Should be more to it or even a third book.
I'd prefer the audio edition because of my way of life. I'm always in the car or on the run and its easier to put on my headphone and listen vs getting comfy and cracking open a book.
Yes and no. Different parts of the country have thick accents and they could have been utilized.
Great read and would love a trilogy!
Miss Kaye
"Not Worth the Wait or Credit"
I couldn't wait for the sequel to the first book. Unfortunately I was seriously disappointed once I did. The narrator is excellent but the storyline was far too drawn out. I found myself fast forwarding the book continuously. I found it difficult to finish the book but I did because my friends and I get together to discuss the books we read and/or listen to. A few friends decided NOT to finish the book. Sorry T.I. but this sequel was horrible. Definitely not worth the wait.
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Poached Orange Roughy with Tarragon Sauce Recipe
A flavorful herb-flecked sauce enhances the mild, poached-to-perfection fish fillet in this recipe from our Test Kitchen.
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 7 whole peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons dried tarragon, divided
- 4 orange roughy or red snapper fillet (4 ounces each)
- 1/8 teaspoon each salt and white pepper
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1. In a large nonstick skillet, combine the water, wine or broth, vegetables, lemon juice, peppercorns, bay leaf and 1-1/2 teaspoons tarragon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add fillets and poach, uncovered, until fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork (about 8-10 minutes per inch of fillet thickness). Remove to a warm serving platter.
- 2. Strain 1 cup of cooking liquid, place in a saucepan. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Remove from the heat. In a small bowl, beat milk and egg yolk. Stir 1 tablespoon reduced liquid into egg mixture' return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining tarragon. Bring to a gentle boil over low heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon over fish. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 106 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
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The heat has broken here, but that doesn't mean we don't still crave a little sunshine on occasion — especially if it comes with a trip to Venice Beach.
Sophie Needelman of GayTravel.com submitted her perspective on a trip to Los Angeles, which sounds like a good idea to us. Read it below.


text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The worst result for stocks would probably be no result. With the presidential election seemingly set to go down to the wire, there's a chance that Tuesday night won't yield a clear-cut winner. It's early yet so it's not worth speculating in much depth, but this is a scenario that Wall Street is unlikely to greet too kindly. This late in the game, breaking down what a victory by Obama or Romney means for stocks has been done to death. And in truth, it will take a few weeks to figure out how investors really feel about whoever wins. But just getting a definitive result will likely spur some buying, as it will remove significant uncertainty from the near-term horizon. That relief will promptly give way to amped-up discussion about how to avoid the fiscal cliff but Wall Street will likely take a few days to at least digest the nation's decision before moving on. And speaking of the fiscal cliff, one silver lining of Hurricane Sandy may be that the legislators on both sides of aisle could be loathe to play the same game of chicken this time around that they played with disastrous results when it came to the debt ceiling. Regardless, Wednesday's session will be all about Wall Street's reaction to the election results with corporate news taking a backseat as third-quarter reporting season winds down. The earnings docket is still pretty busy though. Whole Foods Market ( WFM) is due to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the closing bell, and the average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Reuters is for a profit of 60 cents a share in the September-ended period on revenue of $2.91 billion. Shares of the supermarket operator are up more than 40% so far in 2012, and the Austin, Texas-based company has topped Wall Street's consensus earnings view in the past eight quarters. The stock hit a 52-week high of $101.86 on Oct. 5, so Tuesday's close at $98 represents a pullback of roughly 4%. The valuation is a bit stretched at current levels with the forward price-to-earnings multiple sitting at 33.8X vs. 13.7X for the S&P 500. Early reports are due from Becton, Dickinson ( BDX), Blyth ( BTH), CenterPoint Energy ( CNP), Devon Energy ( DVN), Dynegy ( DYN), Hospira ( HSP), Leap Wireless ( LEAP), Macy's ( M), Orbitz Worldwide ( OWW), Sodastream International ( SODA), Sonus Networks ( SONS), Tenet Healthcare ( THC), Time Warner ( TWX), and WellPoint ( WLP).


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LittleBigPlanet made a big splash when it launched in 2008, and its influence hasn't weaned in the years since its release. Developer Media Molecule's focus on creating and sharing content went on spawn Sony's PLAY. CREATE. SHARE. series that includes a 2009 LBP release on the PSP, developed in conjunction with Studio Cambridge, and the 2010 release of United Front Games's excellent karter ModNation Racers on the PS3 and PSP. Each release focuses on providing a solid core experience, and then giving players both the robust toolsets to create their own content and a strong delivery platform so that they can share, rate, and promote said content. LittleBigPlanet 2 furthers Media Molecule's all-in creativity cause by introducing even more features, effects, and options, but some lingering control issues remain to keep the series from a wider embrace.
Despite a familiar beginning, things are fairly different this time around for Sackboy and friends. Set after the events in the PS3 original and PSP follow-up, LittleBigPlanet 2 starts out with Sackboy meeting up with Larry Da Vinci, head of the super-secret organization known as The Alliance. The group is embattled against a nasty menace known as The Negativitron, which is sucking up creatures and objects for its own nefarious ends. The single-player portion is much more story driven this time around, with Larry introducing Sackboy to other members of The Alliance as they go about liberating each of their worlds from The Negativitron. In fact, it's so centered on the story that the game can be downright wordy. It also doesn't help that Media Molecule has really beefed up the engine this time around, allowing for numerous game types, such as side-scrolling shooters, Pong, and bumper cars, and new items, including the Grapple Hook, Grabinator gloves, and Creatinator helmet, all of which are explained throughout each world as they are encountered. Most of the time, any increasing impatience is checked by the fact that the story only lasts for a few hours while what's learned will be put into action in the innumerable levels available online; however, it can occasionally break the flow of the action a little too much.
Each of the six worlds is broken down into smaller areas. Similar to the original, areas are filled with orbs that go towards points, with death reducing those points accumulated, as well as the stickers, objects, and customs that go are used in building and adorning levels and characters. The goal is to collect as many items and points as possible, with the items allowing for the creation of more complex levels and stylish characters created and the points so that it's your name at the top left of the screen, where the current point leader's name is displayed for all to see. All of the fire, gas, electricity traps return, with plenty of spikes, slings, and jumping pads dotting the worlds to bring Sackboyor an enemyto a colorful, gaseous end. The level design is solid, but the more varied gameplay types might put some purists off for a bit as the game begins to slingshot around between styles about a quarter of the way in. There is still plenty of platforming, but there's also a lot of shooting, sliding, and slinging this time around.
As you go about collecting items, special keys can also be gathered that unlock additional single- and multiplayer challenges. The challenge levels tend to focus on one of the aspects introduced in that world, be it a multiplayer version of Ping-Pong or firing water out of the Creatinator to put out flaming objects before they kill you. The challenge levels unlock additional items as well, and tend to be highly replayable. As with its predecessors, the regular levels also have multiplayer-focused areas, again indicated by a number or Sackboy icon near the area, where players work together to gain additional points and some out-of-the-way items.
Finding someone to play with is a painless process. If you happen to be the only one in your group signed on, no problem, the game indicates if there are other people playing and asks whether or not you want to join them. If you're more of the solo type, then simply select to play alone and tick off the option to make that the default rule for the remainder of the session to be left to your own devices. As some challenge levels and areas require multiple players, there's more than enough awaiting for whenever you're ready to dip your toes into multiplayer.
As great as all of this sounds, and there's more to come, one of the more prominent complaints that I heard about the original has not been addressed, that being that the floaty controls and switching between the foreground and background planes wasn't as spot-on as it should be. While I certainly understood the complaints then and now, I didn't find the controls as significant of a hindrance, despite finding myself frustrated by missed ledges and inadvertent plane jumps. Surprisingly, neither of these issues has been addressed in LittleBigPlanet 2: jumping still feels as if you're in low gravity, and it is just as easy to accidently switch between planes. Even though the toolset has expanded enough for the game to be much more than a standard run-and-jump platformer, its foundation still remains such, so it's odd that the control mechanisms favor floaty sluggishness over tight responsiveness.
If the controls weren't a problem for you, and newcomers shouldn't be put off from trying it because it's far from bad, then you are in for a treat. For those wanting to create, Media Molecule has added a Music Sequencer to add your own effects and soundtracks, a Cut-Scene Maker for movies, as well as new triggers and the ability to link levels together. Non-playable Sackbots can also be programmed and customized, which the creators can manipulate for more involved levels. While some headway has been made into easing players into the creation process, including a lengthy string of focused, cheerful, and insightful tutorials, I'm still terrible at it and prefer to leave the creating up to the pros. Fortunately for me, there are a lot of pros out there. The sharing aspect is just as robust as before, with levels rated, filtered, and able to be favorited for future play. The LBP.me website also offers the ability to check out your stats and browse for levels while away from the PS3, generate QR codes for use with the PlayStation Eye so players can scan and jump right in, and also blogs that display in-game shots. I've noticed that people can be pretty lenient with scoring, largely due to the fact that creating can be a time-consuming process and its natural to go with a 'Eh, I couldn't do better' attitude, but there are still some great, if not amazing, works out there.
I think one of the game's biggest pluses, as well as a huge credit to Media Molecule, is that LittleBigPlanet 2 is backwards compatible with the original. Not only does this maintain community cohesiveness, but it also means that there are dozens of fantastic levels to play through right out of the gate. Unless you've been keeping up with the releases for the past few years, there will be more than enough new content to play through as the gurus get accustomed to all of the second's additions. There is everything from homages to Contra and Zelda to original mini games, such as the simple yet addictive gallery shooter Vietnam: FPS. With Media Molecule wanting players to create not just new levels but new games, and having thus given them the tools to do just that, the future of LittleBigPlanet 2 content is looking very bright.
Overall: 9/10
LittleBigPlanet 2 continues to deliver on and elevate the PLAY. SHARE. CREATE. model, as well as Media Molecule's desire to see gamers turn into creators. For those who went nuts accidently switching planes and missing jumps in the original, the sequel offer more of the same frustration. But for everyone else, and those willing to give the series another try, there awaits a varied and charming story-driven campaign as well as a core design that has been enriched by an expanded toolset that offers innumerable options for those who live to design and tinker and for those who enjoy reveling in the creativity of others.
(This review is based on a retail copy provided by the publisher.)


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Heat oil in a skillet and sauté half of the garlic, all the onion and the carrot for 2 to 3 minutes. Place in a food processor and pulse 1 minute. Add the lentils, remaining garlic, shoyu, vinegar, cumin, basil and parsley. Blend until smooth and creamy. Place in a bowl. Arrange the diced tomatoes around the bowl. Garnish the pate' with a small sprig of parsley and celery leaves.
Per serving - 157 calories, 2 gram fat (14% calories from fat), 10 gram protein, 22 gram carbohydrate, 5 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 298 milligram sodium


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – After a tough back and forth contest, the Saint Leo women's basketball team (13-3, 4-2 SSC) defeated the visiting Eckerd College Tritons (7-8, 1-5 SSC) by a 67-63 score, Wednesday night from the Marion Bowman Center on the campus of Saint Leo. The win situates the Lions just one win away from the program's second winning record in school history.
Both teams came out fighting in the first half, as the lead changed six times before the Tritons and Lions walked into halftime with the game tied at 32-32. It was senior forward Chelsea Williams who led the team offensively during the first period, tallying 12 points. Defensively, senior Chelsea Connelly led all rebounders with five.
With the clock ticking in the second period, both the Tritons and Lions fought for victory, but the Lions took the lead early on and held it for the majority of the half. With just over six minutes left in regulation, however, Eckerd went on a run that would give them a one point lead. After back and forth basketball, Saint Leo was able to regain the lead and hang on until the very end.
In addition to a team field goal average of just over 42 percent, the Lions' squad was solid from behind the charity stripe, shooting 20-232 (63 percent). The team also pulled down 41 total rebounds and forced 15 Eckerd turnovers.
Seniors Chelsea Williams and Chelsea Connelly carried the Lions' effort both offensively and defensively in the effort. The pair tallied nine rebounds each, while Williams collected 19 points and Connelly took home 13. Sophomore Ashlin Gross also contributed with ten points and six rebounds.
The Saint Leo women's basketball team will be back in action on Saturday, January 25th when they head to Boca Raton, Fla. to take on the Lynn Fighting Knights in Saturday afternoon action. Tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m.
For more on the Lions' squad, visit SaintLeoLions.com. Also, be sure to 'Like' the Lions on Facebook and 'Follow' Saint Leo Athletics on Twitter and Instagram.


text: "Networks and Knowledge in the Medieval Muslim-Christian-Jewish Mediterranean" is a four-week college and university faculty institute for twenty-four participants, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, examining the medieval Mediterranean world and its role in promoting innovation, with particular attention to the interactions of Muslims, Jews, and Christians. This institute aims to explore the mechanisms, institutions, and relationships that facilitated cultural, scientific, and technological innovation in the medieval Mediterranean, as well as the interactions of the region's Muslim, Jewish, and Christian populations. The institute seeks to recruit participants from diverse fields (among them history, literature, art history, religious studies, philosophy, and history of science). The institute examines economic developments in its first week, literary developments (in particular, the translation of texts) in its second week, and scientific and medical developments in its third week. The fourth week is devoted to synthesizing what was learned in the previous three, and to the participants' presentation of their individual projects. Sharon Kinoshita, the institute director, teaches literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her co-director, Brian Catlos, is a historian at the University of Colorado, specializing in Muslim-Christian-Jewish interactions in the world of the medieval Mediterranean. Assisting them are six institute scholars, who are authorities in the history of science (George Saliba of Columbia University, and Fernando Salmón of the University of Cantabria in Spain), economic and cultural history (Charles Burnett of the University of London, Remie Constable of the University of Notre Dame, and Peregrine Horden of the University of London), and medieval literature (Karla Mallette of the University of Michigan).


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PLANS to turn an historic building in Nelson into a mosque are set to be turned down by councillors.
Bosses at the Al-Hira Mosque, in Seldon Street, want to use the Masonic Hall, in Bradshaw Street, as an extra mosque and education facility because of increased demand.
But council planners have recommended the scheme be refused because of concerns over the lack of parking.
Keith Thompson, Pendle Council planning officer, said in a report: "The hall closed in 2012 and had been used by Nelson masons since the 1940s.
"The proposed development is for the change of use of the building from a masonic hall to a place of worship and religious tuition.
"The mosque would be for all ages for children and parents and the teaching use would be for children up to 16 years for a maximum of 40."
If plans were approved, the building would open from 1pm to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 8pm on Saturday and bank holidays.
Mr Thompson said: "The proposal would result in increased pressure for on-street parking during visits to the building for prayer and when dropping children off as the applicant states in his justification statement.
"The parking of vehicles on both sides of Bradshaw Street and Extwistle Street would effectively reduce those highways to one-way streets. This would impede on the free flow of traffic, while vehicles manoeuvring to and from restricted parking spaces would pose a threat to highway safety.
"The limited number of off-street parking spaces currently available is insufficient to meet the demand from users of a mosque and a teaching facility for up to 40 children."
Councillors on the Nelson Area Committee will make a decision on the plans at their meeting next Monday.


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ON Thursday, May 22 the voters head to the polls to deliver their verdict on Worcester City Council. Our ward-by-ward coverage continues with a look at Warndon Parish North.
WARNDON Parish North has a reputation for being fiercely contested - and it's been kind to the Conservatives.
The ward, which takes in parts of Warndon villages, has a good track record for the Tory Party and it will expect to hold onto the seat come what may.
Not only is there a genuine contest in prospect here, but traditionally the residents of Warndon Parish North have been very engaged in the political process.
Back in 2010 it achieved a superb 71 per cent turnout, which led to Conservative Councillor Stephen Hodgson winning 1,622 votes, beating Labour's 905.
And in 2011, the last year it was contested, Tory Councillor Douglas Wilkinson secured 946 votes, confining Labour to second place on 550.
The pattern is a familiar one here, with better turnouts tending to benefit the Conservatives over the years.
Cllr Hodgson is defending his seat this year and will be looking for a similar outcome to 2010 by drawing upon his experience.
Zac Pritchard, who is doing a degree at the University of Worcester, is standing for Labour and chairs the party's student branch in the city.
The omens for him are good - in recent years two of Labour's Warndon Parish North candidates have tasted defeat here but were later elected as city councillors elsewhere, Richard Boorn and Lynn Denham.
The Greens and UKIP are also fielding candidates, giving residents here a choice of four.
In recent years no more than three parties have tended to contest it, with 2014 signalling a welcome change.
In particular, eyes will be on UKIP as Nigel Farage's party has not been involved in this ward ever before, making it an unknown quantity.
The ward is leafy and home ownership is higher than elsewhere in Worcester.
It is also popular with commuters due to its close proximity to the M5.
One major issue with people in the ward has been horses left to graze for days on end along the many grassed verges.
Last September the city council sparked controversy when it started to rip up a popular playground in Howcroft Green as part of a money-saving measure.
* Your Worcester News has set up a section on its website which features all the candidates profiles.
We will also be using it to provide a LIVE results service on May 22.
Visit worcesternews.co.uk/news/election2014/results
I joined UKIP because it listens to the common man.
Only those at the top have done well out of the EU while working families have suffered.
I understand business concerns, but I can see that working class voters have been betrayed.
Wages have been depressed, our NHS is heading for privatisation and our social services can't cope.
Take Mrs Jones, she works four hours a week as a cleaner, she wants more hours to feed her family but the market is saturated with cheap Eastern European labour. Mr Jones can't find work, he's unskilled but hardworking. He has tried to get a job but employers only recruit through agencies. Agencies prefer Eastern European labour.
Simon their son wants to escape the council estate and go to college, but he can't find a part time job.
People say Simon's dad is a scrounger but he's not. Give Simon a chance, stop mass migration of unskilled labour.
Stephen has lived in Worcester for the past 25 years, and bought his first home in the villages.
Married to fellow councillor and past mayor Lucy, he has represented Warndon Parish North for the past 10 years.
During this period he has helped numerous local residents and championed local causes including play areas and fly grazing.
In council he served as chairman of the Performance Management and Budget Scrutiny Committee, contributing towards the improvements that were seen in council services and finances when the authority was Conservative run.
Outside politics Stephen is a regular at Sixways supporting the Warriors, and a member of Rotary where he has organised the successful Christmas parcels project for the past 3 years, helping Worcester residents in need.
He works for a transport company just to the north of the county.
I grew up in Worcester, and live in Warndon Parish North.
I am currently a student at the University of Worcester, where I have been student Diversity and Equalities Officer for the past year.
These are hard times for anyone with a disability. Disabled people have been badly affected by cuts to disability benefits and social care services.
Many still have to cope with employers and others thinking that being disabled means being unable to work or being a 'burden'. I want to change that.
I am glad to have had the opportunity to study at a good university in my home town and I very much want to work in Worcester after graduating.
I am pleased that the Labour city council invests in attracting graduate-level jobs to the city and supporting young people to gain the skills and qualifications needed to get a decent job.
I am a resident of Warndon Villages and since retiring from the university of Worcester in 2013, I have been actively involved, as a volunteer, in many exciting environmental and community projects in this area.
If elected, I will do my utmost to work together with the community to make Warndon Villages an even better place to live and work in.
There is overwhelming evidence that we all benefit enormously, both mentally and physically, by being out in nature with family, friends and neighbours.
We therefore need to protect and improve the beautiful green spaces we are lucky to have all around us. For example would you like to see less litter, better parks for our children, more verges and open spaces with more fruit trees and carpets of beautiful wild flowers, and more wildlife in Warndon Local Nature Reserve?
I'll campaign for more allotments for us to grow more of our own food.


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THE new Miss Swindon and Miss Wiltshire were crowned at a glamorous event held at the De Vere Hotel on Sunday evening.
Catissa Creighton, 22, from Royal Wootton Bassett, took the Miss Swindon title while student Nicole Cox, 17, from Swindon, was named Miss Wiltshire.
The pair were two of approximately 100 entrants to the competition who were whittled down to 13 finalists. They will represent the town and the county in the Miss England finals and if they are triumphant they could represent the country in the Miss World pageant.
Nicole, who studies at New College and is assistant coach with Swindon Lightning Cheer Athletics, said: "When they announced that I'd won I was very shocked, I paused for a moment and started crying with delight.
"This is an amazing opportunity for me and I'm looking forward to carrying out my duties as Miss Wiltshire."
During the event, at the Shaw Ridge venue, the girls, aged between 17 to 24, took to the stage in recycled dresses made from newspapers and charity bin bags, as well as donning elegant evening wear on the catwalk.
Hannah Golding, co-organiser and event presenter, said: "The competition was very tough, and very close towards the end.
"All of the girls did stunningly and we are so happy with the winners. They have big footsteps to follow, being a former Miss Swindon I know how tough it can be but with the help of myself and the other Wiltshire beauty queens we will help them become one of Wiltshire's treasures."
The winners received trophies and prizes from the event's sponsors, who included, Bare Mineral Make Up, Goldsworthy's hair salon, Rachel's Wedding and Kiss Gyms.
In the build up to the final, the competitors raised funds for Beauty with a Purpose, the charity associated with Miss World, with the group's final tally still being counted up.
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Make Your Own Croissantsby Dana Angelo White in Healthy Recipes, May 4, 2012
I'm always looking for something to liven up brunch menus. Try these buttery bite-sized treats at your next get-together.
Nutrition Facts
An average size plain croissant has 310 calories with more than 50% coming from fat. Pile in sugary and high-calorie fillings and it will quickly sabotage your breakfast or brunch. Smart downsizing is the way to have the best of both worlds.
The Method
Puff pastry dough may seem intimidating but it couldn't be easier to use. Start with a good quality brand (we like Dufour). Roll it out, slice into skinny triangles, add fillings, roll and bake.
The Fillings
The measurements of fillings are minimal – which is nice because the calories stay that way too. Use thinly sliced pieces of fruit and ¼ teaspoon of wet ingredients like jam or honey. For hard ingredients like chocolate or cheese use a 1/8-ounce piece for each croissant.
Flavor-Packed Ideas
Choose any combination of flavors. Here are a few suggestions:
• Apricot jam, fresh strawberries and sliced almonds (recipe below)
• Dark chocolate-almond candy bar
• Pear and honey
• Dijon mustard, ham & Swiss cheese
• Fig spread and Manchego cheese
• Lemon curd and chopped pistachios
• White chocolate and orange zest
Strawberry-Apricot Mini Croissants
Makes 32 pieces
All-purpose flour for dusting
1 sheet puff pastry (14-ounces)
8 teaspoons apricot jam
8 large strawberries, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 egg, beaten
Sparkling sugar (optional)
Equipment: pizza cutter, rolling pin, baking sheet, parchment paper
Preheat oven to 400-degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place puff pastry on a floured board and cut in half. Roll out the half sheet into a rectangle that is approximately 15 x 9 inches. Using a pizza cutter, divide that piece in half lengthwise. Then, working from left to right, cut diagonal lines up and down to slice the dough into 4 triangles. Slice each triangle in half, leaving you with 8 pieces of dough. Repeat with remaining pieces of dough to finally end up with 32 pieces.
To assemble croissants, fill each piece of dough. Place apricot jam on the wider end of the triangle, top with a strawberry slice and 2 pieces of sliced almond. Gently roll up the dough towards the tip of the triangle and transfer to the baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if using. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Info Per Piece
Calories: 59
Total Fat: 4 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 5 grams
Sugars: 1 gram
Protein: 1 gram
Sodium: 43 milligrams
Cholesterol: 11 milligrams
Fiber: 0 gram
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »


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The U.S. average retail price of regular gasoline increased 18 cents to $3.54 per gallon, up six cents from last year at this time. This is the largest one-week increase in the U.S. average gasoline price since February 2011. Prices increased in all regions of the nation for the second consecutive week. The largest increase came in the Midwest, where the price increased 22 cents to $3.51 per gallon. The West Coast price increased 19 cents to $3.74 per gallon, and the Gulf Coast price is up 17 cents to $3.33 per gallon. The Rocky Mountain price is $3.14 per gallon, an increase of 16 cents. Rounding out the regions, the East Coast price increased 14 cents to $3.59 per gallon.
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Thank you to all those who have emailed and phoned to check on us after Hurricane Irene. Your heartfelt concern means so much to us. We are pleased to report that Rabbit Hill Inn was very fortunate. Despite the fact that the eye of the storm passed directly over us, we sustained no damage at all. Thankfully, the lights never even blinked. And all roads leading to Rabbit Hill Inn are fine. We were able to provide full service to 17 guests through the entire storm. They ate well, played games, and tackled several Stave puzzles. And the Snooty Fox Pub was a popular spot too!
Stores in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and Northern New Hampshire are open as are area activities. Kingdom Trails, Franconia Notch State Park, Cannon Mountain Tramway, and Alpine Adventures Zip Line Tours are open. Cabot Cheese factory and Ben & Jerry's are ready for you. The good news is, there is much to enjoy here. Without doubt, the waterfalls must be amazing now!
Many news reports give the impression that all of Vermont is devastated. Yes, there are a few areas that are heavily affected and damaged severely (mostly south of here). However, much of the state is still passable and operating as usual. Those that were affected are bouncing back at impressive speed (Vermont ingenuity is truly amazing). All major highways are open. Sure, some local roads and bridges are closed, but there are others ways to get around.
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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
Before she became a leading sales coach, author and consultant, Jill Konrath was a regional sales rep for a major computer maker whose office was in the same city as the company's headquarters. Whenever a new product was introduced, marketing kicked off its road shows with Konrath and her colleagues.
Konrath says the marketing team made a huge data dump with every new product introduction, but provided little to speed up the sales velocity. "Even when marketing asked how they could help, the feedback from the sales organization was often next to worthless," Konrath says. "Salespeople couldn't articulate what was missing because they'd never seen anything different. So they always reverted to what they knew and asked for better brochures or more advertising."
Konrath says she continues to see big gaps between marketing and sales with her client companies.
"More than ever before, salespeople want marketing to focus on lead generation. But their definition of a quality lead is often very different from what they're typically handed by marketing," Konrath says. "Being handed a list of 217 people who expressed interest at a recent trade show is a nightmare in the making. On the other hand, marketing is pleased as punch to have collected all of those names."
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Betting shop employees have spoken of their fears at working alone after the brutal murder of Andrew Iacovou.
As his killer is set to languish behind bars for a minimum of 26 years, people who work just yards away from where the dad-of-two was bludgeoned to death by a punter have spoken out how unsafe they feel while on duty alone.
One employee of a betting shop, who did not wish to be named, said she was shocked and unnerved when she learnt of the murder.
She said: "I think it is diabolical that we have to work on our own. There has been a couple of times when I have had to call the police.
"People wouldn't leave and were being threatening and intimidating when I was on my own.
"In a job like this it is a worry that you will get robbed."
Paddy Power assistant manager Mike Bromley, however, said he was supported by the company and felt fine to work on his own.
Mr Bromley, who works in the London Road branch, said he recognised homeless killer Shafique Ahmad Aarij from his mugshot.
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"He had shaved his hair and he had disguised himself by shaving his moustache. He went into Stan James as well. I couldn't believe it.
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Southwark Crown Court heard on Monday how homeless gambling addict Aarij, 22, went to the Aberconway Road branch of Ladbrokes with the intention of robbing it just before 8.30am on May 25 last year.
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Mr Bromley criticised the safety of Ladbrokes, saying that they could be "quite lax", whereas Paddy Power had a panic button that works and is tested regularly by staff members.


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The English writer Samuel Johnson famously said, "You find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
The best time to visit London is in the spring when the temperatures are mild and the city's parks are green and blooming. However, late spring along with summer is also prime tourist season, and hotel and flight prices reflect the surge. You're more likely to find airfare and accommodation deals in the fall and winter though you'll also encounter chilly temperatures.
The best way to get around London is the rapid-transit London Underground, or what locals call "the Tube." You can even take the Tube from Heathrow Airport (LHR) one of the world's busiest airports into the city center. This widespread and efficient system stretches throughout London and beyond, and it is relatively easy to navigate. Buying an Oyster card will further simplify your travel since it can be used on the Underground system, as well as on city buses and other forms of transportation.
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Black & Brown Samsung Galaxy S III now available through Verizon
It wasn't long of a wait, as both colors are now available for purchase starting today. But as it turns out, only the 16GB model of the Samsung Galaxy S III is being offered in the two additional color options, which means if you want the 32GB model, you're still limited to just the marble white and pebble blue colors. Furthermore, the 16GB amber brown model is listed as an "online exclusive" which means it will not be available from stores (at least fore now), leaving only the 16GB sapphire black to join the in-store line up.
Prices remain the same, $199.99 with a 2-year contract. But if you're not picky about the color, you may want to head over to your local Best Buy this Sunday, as they will be offering $100 off on the Galaxy S III, making it $99.99 for the 16GB and $199.99 for the 32GB models.
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25 Comments
1. Jonathan41 (Posts: 532; Member since: 22 Mar 2012)
Brown? I guess that good with the nature inspired design.
2. SkOne (Posts: 95; Member since: 02 May 2012)
Brown really say nature lol
16. Intelligence (Posts: 4; Member since: 08 Oct 2012)
I love how people complain about Apple (and other companies) lacking color and options by just going with black and white. Then Samsung released 2 alternative colors to black and white (brown and blue/gray) and people complain by saying Brown is ugly. Then get the generic black or white one....
19. darac (Posts: 2156; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
It is Amber brown, and imo, the most beautiful galaxy s3.
The subtle lined pattern(like the pebble blue and graphite grey) makes this brown look special and unique, really in line with the whole nature inspired theme.
3. ogy_dogy (Posts: 453; Member since: 29 Jun 2012)
Brown?? Omg why brown? Cant imagine a more boring colour...
7. e.wvu (unregistered)
You know that you got 3 other choices, right?
9. ogy_dogy (Posts: 453; Member since: 29 Jun 2012)
I do, but think of it this way. Someone showed the samsung ceo a pallete of colors, and among all of those he was like.. "you know, its 2012, and brown is the cool exciting color were looking for, lets go with brown!" i mean geez :/ its a cutting edge smartphone and its brown!
10. nbringer (Posts: 180; Member since: 11 Sep 2012)
I like brown. It calms me down :) .
13. SkOne (Posts: 95; Member since: 02 May 2012)
brown makes me loose a little weight =]
17. g2a5b0e (Posts: 3816; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)
I would have thumbed you up, but it's 'lose', not 'loose'.
11. e.wvu (unregistered)
Yeah, I don't like the brown one either, but Samsung like to give us choices. In my opinion, I don't know why Samsung would go with brown when they could of easily choose better colors, but maybe they just think brown is a great color. But they have given us what, over 5 colors (from various carriers) to choose from? So, there's pretty much a color for everyone's taste.
22. voxmarc (Posts: 335; Member since: 22 Aug 2012)
you can always go back to your yellow windows....
23. ogy_dogy (Posts: 453; Member since: 29 Jun 2012)
not yellow, cyan, and id love a red lumia 920... you know red dont you, a real color? Wow, 14 down thumbs... keep em coming droidboys :-D
24. KParks23 (Posts: 679; Member since: 13 Oct 2010)
That brown looks pro! Would go great if ur into khaki or dress pants and polos I like it!
4. Jonathan41 (Posts: 532; Member since: 22 Mar 2012)
I would have considered a few other colors before brown but, whatever. It will match up with a leather case if that's what your into.
5. roscuthiii (Posts: 2241; Member since: 18 Jul 2010)
I think more of a bronze would have been a bit better as far as color choices go.
6. Ralston1983 (Posts: 70; Member since: 03 Feb 2011)
I wonder if Samsung did any market research or polls when they picked colors. But someone will probably buy.
8. marceldy (Posts: 18; Member since: 21 Sep 2012)
what about the gray one ??
12. McSteezy (Posts: 22; Member since: 18 Aug 2012)
The Brown is going to be the Sh*t. Literally!
14. yoyo93 (Posts: 34; Member since: 23 Sep 2012)
Black looks slick!
15. vvelez5 (Posts: 623; Member since: 29 Jan 2011)
I can just picture Samsung having there meeting. "We need more color!" "Yes! Customers will love more color options!" "What color should we have?" "Brown!" "No one has a brown phone!" "Genius!"
20. jael206 (Posts: 146; Member since: 18 Jul 2012)
yeah.. imagine you have the most powerful handphone (sorry, "phablets" not included) with the most unique handphone color. it makes you rather stand out, i should say... so i bought the gray one.
18. Even4steven (Posts: 43; Member since: 03 Aug 2012)
See what Brown can do for you!
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T-Mobile had a sweet looking brown phone back in the day,http://www.phonearena.com/phon
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25. jumbolump (Posts: 7; Member since: 26 Aug 2009)
I think the brown looks pretty cool. Has a woodgrain kind of appeal to it. Not the "turd" appeal everyone else is seeing. Pretty classy in my opinion. Wish they would have gotten the titanium color too but if the price is right and there is nothing worthy on the market come the holiday season, I just might.


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We wanted to know how someone prepares to dance the role of Dracula, so we interviewed Colorado Ballet Principal Dancer Domenico Luciano. He is one of the dancers who will jump into the role when Colorado Ballet presents Dracula later this month.
1. How do you prepare for the role of Dracula?
I got really excited as soon as I heard that DRACULA was on the schedule for this season. Over the summer I started doing some research on the subject. Although, I read the book many years ago, I wanted to familiarize myself again and looked for literature, plays, movies, ballet versions, to get as much knowledge about the story, as well as the time period and the characters. I read Stoker's Dracula, and a few essays on the matter, I saw a few different movie versions, and I'm still on the look out for more material.
I have to also mention that from the first rehearsal, the Ballet Mistress Lorita Travaglia, that is staging the ballet, has already given me directions and guidance about the intentions and the meaning behind the movement. My partner Maria Mosina, has been very helpful and generous with me, she has danced the role of Mina Harker several times, and with many different partners, so she is able to help me out with both technical and artistic advice.
I believe that for approaching a role like the one of Dracula, a deep artistic preparation is required to have as many tools as possible, and have many options on how to deliver the character to your partner and for the audience.
2. Is Dracula the hero or the villain of the ballet?
After all the reading that I did for the past couple of months, I have to say that Dracula's figure is very complex. Stoker, the author of the original novel, uses Dracula as a vehicle to shine light on the strengths and weaknesses of the human kind. One of the interesting messages in the Dracula tale is the comment about the human emotions suppressed. The way I see it, Dracula does not manipulate behavior or emotions, such as lust, aggression or fear, he simply brings out what already exists within the characters and invites them to be as they are naturally, free from any restraints.
Another interesting debate Stoker presents in the novel is the question of who is the monster and who is the man? The men in the story become savage-like as they decapitate Lucy and drive a stake through her heart.
He is also offering never-ending life, the fountain of youth in a way, a quest that the human species is repeatedly on. So, I am considering all of these facets that are presented in the novel as I build my interpretation of the character.
3. Why should people come see Dracula?
I think this version of DRACULA has an amazing theatrical power. I believe the audience it is going to have a rich and fulfilling experience through the combination of the dramatic musical score and strong and raw emotions from the artists.
For more information about Colorado Ballet's upcoming production of Dracula, click here.
|Artists of Colorado Ballet in "Dracula" by Terry Shapiro


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