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This week in Tampa: Chris Brown, Duran Duran, Arctic Monkeys and more
We'll get to the great shows happening in Tampa this weekend in a second, but first, a public service announcement: Don't forget about all the artists coming to Orlando, too. This weekend and next week, Orlando will get shows by Adele, Death Cab For Cutie, Childish Gambino, Never Shout Never, the New Pornographers, the Sounds, Cyndi Lauper and Dr. John, the B-52s, Friendly Fires with Theophilus London, Thrice, MC Chris and more. That's a heck of a music week. Why aren't any of those acts coming here?
But we digress. There are some phenomenal Tampa Bay shows this weekend too: Chris Brown (above), Duran Duran, Arctic Monkeys, Peter Frampton, k.d. lang, the Dirty Heads, Gym Class Heroes, Mates of State, Yuck, Mord Fustang, Ralph Stanley and the kickoff of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, with Trombone Shorty and Kevin Eubanks.
Here with the details on all these shows and more is Carole Liparoto...
Duran Duran
With Neon Trees
MONDAY 7:30 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 North McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Some $79.50 and $49.50 tickets may remain. (727) 791-7400. rutheckerdhall.com.
There's no question you'll hear some of Duran Duran's biggest hits (Rio, Notorious, Hungry Like the Wolf, Wild Boys) when they play this relatively small venue in one of the hottest shows of the fall — most tickets were gobbled up within minutes of going on sale. But you can also expect a chunk from All You Need Is Now, the band's 13th studio album, which was released in March. "We reckon the ratio of new songs to old can be one-third to two-thirds," says singer Simon Le Bon. "All you can do is try it out on the audience." Simon, something tells us they'll like it just fine.
Chris Brown
With Bow Wow, T-Pain, Tyga
FRIDAY 7 p.m. 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. $32.75-$144.25. (813) 740-2446.
The headlines haven't been kind to Chris Brown since that fateful night in February 2009. But if there's one place C. Breezy has eluded even the worst critiques, it's on the stage. Brown is making a case for a comeback this year on the F.A.M.E Tour, singing passionately and stepping slyly like a hero of his — one who endured personal battles of his own — the King of Pop. Opening the show are T-Pain, the papa of pitch correction (Buy U a Drank, Church); Bow Wow, who now at age 24 has dropped the "Lil"; and Tyga, the self-proclaimed "hottest export out of Compton since NWA" (Coconut Juice).
Mates of State
With Yawn, Y Los Dos Pistoles
SATURDAY 7 p.m. Orpheum, 1915 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $15-$18. theorpheum.com.
An astute listener once likened seeing a Mates of State show to getting pelted with candy. We'd agree. Far more Matt and Kim than John and Yoko, real mates Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel gush about marital bliss over infectiously sweet indie pop. The duo even tours with two children and a nanny in tow. And while latest album Mountaintops adds horns, guitar and some new elements to the Mates' simplistic, signature keyboard-drums sound, the sugar stays.
With Porcelain Raft, Palantine
FRIDAY 7 p.m. Crowbar, 1812 17th St. N, Ybor City. $10-$13. (813) 241-8600.
When pondering the worst band names of last couple of decades, Chumbawamba and Hoobastank are frontrunners. Yuck might have made the list, too, until we realized the title was actually perfect for its brand of rotten, unkempt garage rock. The fuzzy, poorly recorded tunes call to mind our favorite slacker stuff of the '90s. In fact, check out Get Away, potentially the best song Dinosaur Jr. never wrote.
Peter Frampton
SATURDAY 8 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $39.50-$79.50. (727) 791-7400.
Do you feel like ... Frampton!? The talking guitar god and '70s rock icon plays a three-hour set Saturday. Frampton's long list of achievements includes playing "Homerpalooza" and saving Peter Griffin's marriage. But this year, he'll celebrate a "real-life" milestone, the 35th anniversary of best-selling live disc Frampton Comes Alive! (Baby, I Love Your Way, Do You Feel Like We Do), by performing the album in its entirety.
Arctic Monkeys
With Smith Westerns
SUNDAY 8 p.m. The Ritz, 1503 Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $31.50. (813) 247-2555.
When Artic Monkeys debuted the bottle-breaking, gun-toting, girl-getting, cycle-riding video for Suck It and See (NSFW) this summer, all our memories of the loud, grubby Brit rock pack came crashing back. In 2006 and you might recall the impudent, vintage rockers were waist-deep in hype as Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not became the fastest-selling debut album in British music history. While the album fizzled in the U.S. by comparison, the Monkeys power on in 2011 with a large, loyal American following. Because after all, matted hair, black jeans and seedy bar stories cross all borders, don't they?
k.d. lang and The Siss Boom Bang
With Teddy Thompson
FRIDAY 8 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $52.50-$88. (727) 791-7400.
A lowercase lady with sultry pitch-perfection on the mind and Patsy Cline in the heart, k.d. lang continues to flirt with a wide range of styles, most notably an extra-alternative brand of country music. Most recent Sing It Loud (with new band The Siss Boom Bang) finds k.d. in more raucous form (for k.d. lang, anyway). Fans might also expect set staples Constant Craving, Pullin' Back the Reins and Roy Orbison cover Crying.
Dirty Heads and Gym Class Heroes
With Outasight
WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m. Jannus Live, 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg. $22 and up. (727) 565-0551.
Stoney reggae-rock bands from Cali are a dime a dozen these days. But sun-loving pacifists Dirty Heads broke the mold when they released Lay Me Down, a reggae-hop love story drowned in Corona. The group earned extra street cred when Rolling Stone named them one of the Best New Bands of 2010 and when Slash lent his screaming six string to the track Check the Level. Frisky pop-rock act Gym Class Heroes and frontman Travie McCoy co-headline the show with a Warped Tour-meets-the-shore vibe.
Also playing
The Beauvilles Fri. With Dirty Names, Andy Matchett and the Minks. 9 p.m. New World Brewery, 1313 E Eighth Ave., Ybor City. $7. (813) 248-4969.
Oktobeerfest 11 Fri. Featuring The Fritz, Bird Street Players and Sat. 7 p.m. featuring Tribal Style, Funky Seeds. Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 736-0606.
Buckwheat Zydeco Fri. With Beth McKee. 8 p.m. Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. $15-$20. (813) 971-0666.
The Marty Balin Band Fri. With Sound Parlor. 8 p.m. Jannus Live, 16 Second St. N., St. Petersburg. $10. (727) 565-0551.
Conspirator Fri. 8 p.m. State Theatre, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $16. (727) 895-3045.
15th Annual Music in the Park Concert Series Fri. featuring Roy Stewart. 7 p.m. Seminole City Park, 7464 Ridge Road, Seminole. Free. (727) 391-8345.
Jim "Kimo" West Fri. 8 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome), 11400 Morris Bridge Road, Tampa. $10-$15. (813) 988-8188.
Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony Sat. With Primer 55, Danny Diablo, more. 7 p.m. State Theatre, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $16. (727) 895-3045.
Skyla Burrell Sat. 9 p.m. Dave's Aqua Lounge, 10820 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg. (727) 576-1091.
Dash Berlin Sat. With DOCO. 10 p.m. Amphitheatre, 1609 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $10 and up. (813) 873-8368.
The Stick Martin Show Sat. 9 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock and Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. (866) 502-7529.
Hispanic Heritage Concert Sun. featuring Angel Y Khriz 12 p.m. Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. $15 and up. (727) 562-4800.
Cavalera Conspiracy Sun. With OTE. 8 p.m. Gasoline Alley, 14042 66th St. N, Largo. $29.50. (727) 532-0265.
Dr. Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys Sun. With Jubal's Kin. 6 p.m. Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. $20-$25. (813) 971-0666.
Mord Fustang Sun. With Nerd Rage, Halo Nova. 8 p.m. Orpheum, 1915 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $10-$15. theorpheum.com.
30 Years of Jazz: A Tribute to Bob Seymour Sun. featuring Ira Sullivan, Dick Hyman, Gumbi Ortiz, Fred Johnson, Kym Purling, Nate Najar, John Lamb, Michael Royal, Michael Ross, David Pate, Tom Carabasi, Rose Bilal, Mark Neuenschwander, Whitney James, Larue Nickelson, Jack Wilkins, Mark Feinman, Alejandro Arenas, Denise Moore. 4 p.m. The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. $20-$40. (727) 822-3590.
Grant Peeples Sun. With Rebecca Zapen. 2:30 p.m. The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 Bearss Ave., Tampa. Free. (813) 273-3652.
Stevie B. Mon. With Tha Mixfits. Blue Martini, 2223 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa. $30 and up. (813) 873-2583.
Weedeater Wed. With Saviours, Bison, Fight Amp. 7 p.m. Orpheum, 1915 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $13. theorpheum.com.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday Opening Night Thurs. featuring Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Kevin Eubanks, Global Affect. 5 p.m. Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Free. (727) 562-4800.
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Two separate incidents in the last few days led to citations for two intoxicated persons, one involving a man who apparently fell in a pond and the other a woman with a blood-alcohol reading four times above the legal limit of 0.08.
In one incident, an apparently homeless 19-year-old man was cited after a woman in the 1100 block of Parkwood Lane called Stillwater Police early this morning and reported that someone was pounding on her door and yelling.
Responding officers could not find the man at the caller's door, but they followed wet footprints on the stoop and to the neighbors front door. Officers then found a pair of shoes in the middle of a cul-de-sac and located the man when another neighbor alerted officers that the man was on their front porch. The 19-year-old told police he was wet from falling in a pond and a police report stated that the man was visibly intoxicated. A subsequent BAC test showed the man had a .20 reading.
The man was cited for underage consumption of alcohol and taken to jail because he had no permanent address.
In the other incident, a 39-year-old Bayport woman was cited for criminal trespass Monday after her husband asked Stillwater Police officers to perform a welfare check on her.
The husband flagged down officers and told them that he was concerned about his wife, who he said was extremely intoxicated. He added that he feared she might drink herself to death.
Police reports said the man told police his wife was in a vacant apartment on the 1600 block of Greeley Street South and he wanted them to check on her. The unit's registered tenant told officers he moved out three days prior to the incident and the only way the woman could have taken his key was when he moved out and she was present.
The woman was found in the bathroom of the unit with the stove on. She was visibly drunk, and did not respond immediately to directions from the police. A Breathalyzer test showed she had a blood-alcohol reading of .339. The woman was transported to Ramsey County Detox.


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Pollen is a community comprised of civic-minded connectors who share ideas, career and civic engagement opportunities and peer-to-peer recognition to create positive impact and personal and professional growth for its members.
Pollen newsletter Volume 45
February 1, 2012
Curated by Lars Leafblad
Principal, KeyStone Search
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Volume 45 Contents:
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2) Ideas/Inspiration
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4) Jobs/Internships
5) Boards
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February 4 — Yinghua Academy Lantern Festival Gala & Silent Auction featuring the music of DJ Jake Rudh and The New Standards. (Via Lars and Maren Leafblad.) Tickets now available for purchase online.
February 8 — Minnesota 2012 Entrepreneur Kick-off to support entrepreneurship in MN.
February 9 — MN Facilitators Network event w/ Catherine Reid Day.
February 9 — 26 Youth Performance Company announces its latest mainstage production:
"And A Child Shall Lead" (day and evening shows)
And a Child Shall Lead is a heroic story of children coming of age in Terezin, the "Jewish City" established by the Nazis as a way station before the death camps. In the face of unspeakable horror, these children use their determination and creativity to build lives filled with hope and beauty — playing, studying, making art, and writing an underground newspaper — all at the risk of being killed. Their actual poems and stories are woven into a fast-paced drama, evoking the universality of children caught in the insanity of war. Recommended for Grades 4 and up
For more info, contact Ron Lattin at ron-at-youthperformanceco.org or 612-272-5312
February 11 — Telling Your Story — A communications workshop for non-profit organizations hosted by Weber Shandwick. Features panel with Pollenites Jeff Achen, Joel Kramer, and Jamie Millard.
February 14 — 5th Annual Best Practices Youth Summit
Connect with youth-serving movers and shakers to learn about ideas that are working in area nonprofits and see how your organization can collaborate to create a better service for all. February 14 from 7:30-9:00am at Base Camp. Hosted by Don Craighead, the C. Charles Jackson Foundation, and Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF). RSVP.
February 17 — Minnesota Zoo's AZUL 2nd annual "Warm Up in the Wild" fundraiser.
February 18 — LEAD Project's "A Toast to LEAD" — 5 Year Anniversary Party. Le Meridien Chambers Hotel.
February 21 — HHH Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center hosts evening panel discussion on "The Non Nonprofit" with Steve Rothschild, Jay Kiedrowski, Sona Mehring, and Sandra Vargas.
February 25 — Wishes & More "2012 Winter Ball: A Night on the Red Carpet" (Via Christiaan Engstrom.)
February 28 — Women Entrepreneurs Conference hosted by Mansfield Tanick & Cohen (Via Jeff O'Brien.)
February 29 — MN Council of Nonprofits "Philanthropy Leaders Series" w/ Wokie Weah, president of Youthprise.
February 29 — ThreeSixty Journalism "Mid-winter Mixer".
March 1-3 — Nobel Peace Prize Forum.
March 3 — St. Olaf College Black & Gold Gala.
March 3 — Minnesota's World Savvy Challenge.
March 4 — Save the date for Fourth Generation's "Graze for Good" on Sunday, March 4th at 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Spill the Wine. Support Fourth Generation's grantmaking to local organizations addressing Food Justice in the Twin Cities and get a sampling of food by amazing local chefs from Piccolo, Tilia and Travail Kitchen and Amusements. Watch for more details coming soon on the website or Facebook page.
March 12 — "Recovery Day on the Hill" [PDF] — MN Recovery Connection (Via Julia Parnel.)
March 16 — Youth Frontiers 3rd Annual "Cultivating Ethics in Business" Luncheon, featuring Chuck Mooty and Chris Coborn. Sponsor a table or RSVP to Mindy Plewacki at mplewacki-at-youthfrontiers.org. 11:45 a.m., Graves 601 Hotel
March 24-25 — "The Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge"
March 24 — Early-career and mid-level women wanting to accelerate their transition into leadership roles are invited to a high-impact, high-intensity, one-day seminar, A Women in Leadership Event: "Poised for Leadership" at Concordia University, St. Paul from 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Presented by International Speaker & CEO of Women's Leadership Coaching Inc. Jo Miller. Sponsored by Concordia's Alumni Association and Thrivent Community Crossroads of Minnetonka, Minn. Registration opens Wednesday, Feb. 15.
April 19 — "Dish — Cuisine for Change" gala supporting Second Harvest Heartland.
April 20 — Save the date for an event with Margaret Wheatley at Loyola Spirituality Center. (Via Lisa Negstad.)
April 27 — The 2012 MinnRoast supporting MinnPost.com.
June 5-8 — Eyeo Festival. (Registration opens Feb 1st and will sell-out quickly.)
"Pollinators: The New Breed of Innovators" — Forbes written by MN-based Patrick Hanlon
McKnight Foundation announces 4th-quarter 2011 grants and announces election of new chair and two new board members
New president and CEO of Volunteers of America-MN, Paula Hart, profiled in The Line
Pollenite Jeff Heegaard interviewed by The Line's "The Big Picture 11: Jeff Heegaard on the Next Economy"
The Christian Science Monitor "30 under 30" list
"From City Pages to the 'billionaire beat'" — David Brauer's story on Erin Carlyle
Premack Award for Public Affairs Journalism seeks nominations and entries (deadline Feb 3)
Marilyn Carlson Nelson, chairman of Carlson, "The marriage amendment, from all angles"
"Teach for America teachers moving into policy positions" — Beth Hawkins in MinnPost.com
Star Tribune's "10 business newsmakers to watch in 2012"
"Cargill Foundation builds legacy quickly, carefully" via Star Tribune
"Creative man of letters finds fascination in fonts" — Chank Diesel in Star Tribune
"The Four-Year Career" via Fast Company
Center of the American Experiment and Minnesota Free Market Institute merging
Hiring tips from The99Percent.com
"12 Things Successful People Do Differently"
"Forget Networking. How to Be a Connector" via Entrepreneur
"Will Path be the breakout social app of 2012?" by Arik Hanson
Minnesota seeks delegates to join Governor Mark Dayton on China trade trip
"Peter Hutchinson steps down as leader of Bush Foundation" via Star Tribune
"Battling Entitlement, the Innovation-Killer" via Harvard Business Review
"St. Olaf students build contraption for Target" by Jenna Ross in Star Tribune
Three Equations That Can Change Your Life — via http://www.danpink.com
Desdamona on Unique Techniques
"The Rise of the New Groupthink" New York Times
"The Power of Networks" via www.brainpickings.org
"Sometimes, You Need to Blow the Fuses", Bill Kling, founder and president emeritus of American Public Media Group interviewed for New York Times "Corner Office"
Pollenite Jim Rettew's innovative job-search strategy in action
"When You Don't Have 90 Days to Listen" via Harvard Business Review
CoCo named as one of "16 Cool Coworking Spaces" in Inc. magazine
Office of Small Business Administration — whitepaper on Small Business Development Centers (via Jill J. Johnson)
Minnesota Idea Open launches 3rd Challenge: "Working Together Across Cultures & Faiths"
Ashoka launches "Activating Empathy: Transforming Schools to Teach What Matters"
The Theater of Public Policy — An MSP org that uses live improv comedy to bring public policy issues and debates to life. Learn more about upcoming programs
Who is using social media in the US House of Representatives?
"The 1968 Exhibit" at Minnesota History Center runs through Feb 20 (via David Kelliher)
"High-Powered Plasma Turns Garbage Into Gas" via Wired
Pollen Props:
John Estrem on his new role as CEO of Hammer Residences, Inc. [PDF] (Search was conducted by Pollenites Mike Frommelt and Lars Leafblad of KeyStone Search).
Pollenites Kelly Groehler, Dave Ladd, Greg Swanholm and Bass Zanjani have published a new book, "LIKE: Seven Rules and 10 Simple Steps for Social Media in Your Campaign (in Politics, Business, or Otherwise)"
Nancy Lyons and Clockwork Active Media Systems on their 10 year anniversary
Lars Leafblad (bearded one) and Jim Rettew (clean-shaven one) mentioned in this "Withering Glance: Men and Beards" story in Star Tribune
Mark Johnson and Four51.com profiled in The Line
Lori Sturdevant on her nomination as a finalist in the MN Book Awards for "The Pillsburys of Minnesota"
Steve Ladin quoted in Wall Street Journal story on e-mail disclaimers
Pollenites Dana Nelson, Laura Zabel, Don Ball, and Kyle Coolbroth recognized in the Minnesota Monthly "Minnesota Revolutionaries" feature.
Nels Leafblad on a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund his 1st EP!
Nate Garvis and Tom Wiese on their launching of new consultancy ear.n
Mary-Margaret Zindren profiled as new ED of Hennepin County Bar Association
Randy Ross on his role as new Chief HR Officer at G & K Systems
Allison Rojas on her new role with Aurora Consulting
Lan Freitag on the birth of her son Dakota
Brant Skogrand on being elected 2012 President of the MN Chapter of Public Relations Society of America
Becky Hennen on her new role in Events and Corporate Giving at Hazelden Foundation
Karen Louise Boothe on joining the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) MN State Council in the new full-time position of Communications Director.
Carley Stuber on her new role as VP, Major Gifts and Special Campaigns at MN Children's Museum
Kristin Pardue, Brad Von Bank, Taylor Larson & Rêve Consulting on their new website
Pollenites Hudie and Sarah Broughton on the birth of their son, Walter (Walt)!
Dan Moret on his new role with Thrivent as Sr. Communications Associate
Michelle "Mitch" Hedlund on her selection as an Ashoka Fellow
Jan Unstad on her new role as philanthropic associate at Lutheran World Relief, working on the Lutheran Malaria Initiative.
Dan Grigsby on being appointed to the Advisory Commission of the MN Science and Technology Authority
Mike Doyle on being named "Rising Star of the Year" by MN Commercial Association of Realtors
Nicole Nicklin on her role as Senior Communications Specialist position in the Corporate Responsibility group at UnitedHealth Group
Danny Nicklin on his new role as Outreach Coordinator with MinnPost.com
Matt and Heather Clark on the birth of their son Henry
American Public Media/MPR — "The Daily Circuit" — Associate Producer
Baby's Space — Executive Director (via Terrie Rose)
CaringBridge.org — Development Specialist (via Lars Leafblad)
Charities Review Council — Nonprofit & Outreach Specialist (via Jamie Millard)
CoCo — FT Host/Concierge position at CoCo — Coworking and Collaborative's St Paul Lowertown location. Communications, innovation, marketing, tech, nerdiness, goodness, and coffee all wrapped into one amazing working environment. Contact hello-at-cocomsp.com for details/consideration. (via Kate O'Reilly)
College Possible (formerly Admission Possible) — Chief Advancement Officer (via Lars Leafblad and KeyStone Search)
General Mills — Real Estate Portfolio Coordinator (via Andrea Carruthers)
The Minneapolis Foundation — Vice President, Community Philanthropy (via Rebecca Driscoll and KeyStone Search)
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation — Director of Communications
Minnesotans United for All Families — Press Secretary
NeuroScience — Vice President, Sales & Marketing — (via Marcia Ballinger)
Playworks — Elementary School Program Coordinator
Policy Innovators in Education Network — Sr. Director, Communications
Renodis — Client Engagement Manager
Social Enterprise Alliance — MN Chapter Services Leader (via Jim Delaney)
Social Venture Partners — MN — Partner Engagement Coordinator (via Brad Brown)
Students Today, Leaders Forever — seeks co-executive director (via Irene Fernando) More info:http://stlf.net/get-involved/co-executive-director
World Savvy — Program Director (via Dana Mortenson)
Cura Earth:
"Cura Earth is a start-up nonprofit dedicated to public health, wildlife conservation, and research in the developing world. We have a board vacancy for treasurer to we need to fill as soon as possible. Please contact aubrey.tauer-at-gmail.com for more information. We are also looking for advisors in several other capacities. We will be shortly launching our full website at www.curaearth.org" (via Aubrey Tauer)
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
The Salvation Army — Twin Cities:
Via Pollenite Amanda Brinkman, "If you are interested in helping launch a Young Professionals group to further the mission of the Salvation Army please join us for an initial meeting on February 28th at 4pm at Yum! in Minneapolis (http://www.yumkitchen.com/).
We'll share a brief background of the work the Army does, and discuss potential options for the focus of a Young Professionals group. If you're interested in learning more, please contact Amanda Brinkman at amanda.brinkman-at-allianzlife.com"
Youthprise seeks interested board members (via Lars Leafblad and KeyStone Search)
Numerous MN non-profit board openings c/o MAP for Nonprofits
"Way More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Yo Gabba Gabba" via Mental Floss
A very unique "Coffee Break"….
Bon Iver and the Chieftains "Down in the Willow Garden"
"Everything Counts" (via Megan Leafblad)
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013, starting at 7:30 pm, ROQOQOA presents the premiere performance in Boston of ESTHER, an oratorio by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), with libretto translated into Hebrew by Rabbi Jacob Saraval (1707-1782). Singers include Alyssa Mae Doggett and Von Bringhurst, sopranos; Yakov Zamir, alto; Elijah Hopkin, tenor; James Dargan, bass; and members of Koleinu, Boston's largest Jewish chorus, directed by Carol Marton. Orchestral accompaniment provided by Dr. Jonathan Wessler, at the keyboard. Tickets are $10 at the door. For updates, email Roqoqoa or find Roqoqoa on FaceBook.
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born British baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. Handel was born in 1685, in a family indifferent to music. He received critical musical training in Halle, Hamburg and Italy before settling in London (1712) and becoming a naturalized British subject in 1727. By then he was strongly influenced by the great composers of the Italian Baroque, and the middle-German polyphonic choral tradition. Handel is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time, with works such as Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, and Messiah remaining popular. Handel composed more than forty operas in over thirty years, and since the late 1960s, with the revival of baroque music and original instrumentation, interest in Handel's operas has grown.
Somewhat surprisingly for an oratorio, ESTHER was originally staged or semi-staged. It began as a masque (HWV 50a), composed early in Handel's English career, and before the body of his success as an opera composer. It was first composed and performed, probably, at Cannons, where the Duke of Chandos employed Handel in 1718 as resident composer writing for his patron's singers and small orchestra. Little is known about this first version of ESTHER. It had a few other private performances but otherwise remained untouched for more than a decade thereafter. In 1731, Handel had different needs since public tastes were changing. London's most famous and popular composer of Italian operas was finding the enthusiasm of his audience for the genre to be waning. He returned to ESTHER, revised it, and presented an expandedoratorio version (HWV 50b) in a public premiere at the King's Theatre in the Haymarket on 2 May 1732. The work was popular and was frequently performed as a staple of Handel's oratorio repertoire throughout the rest of his career.
John Arbuthnot (1667-1735) and Alexander Pope (1688-1744) were the co-authors of the English libretto of Handel's ESTHER, based on a play written by the French dramatist Jean Racine (1639-1699). John Arbuthnot was a physician, satirist, and polymath in London.He is best remembered for his contributions to mathematics, his membership in the Scriblerus Club (where he inspired both Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels book III and Alexander Pope's Peri Bathous, Or the Art of Sinking in Poetry, Memoirs of Martin Scriblerus, and possibly The Dunciad), and for inventing the figure of John Bull. Alexander Pope was an 18th-century English poet, best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer. Famous for his use of the heroic couplet, he is the third-most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, after Shakespeare and Tennyson, The details of the provenance of the ESTHER libretto, the original text set in 1718 and the additions set in 1732 may well have been the subject of scholarly enquiry, but have not yet been discovered so that they might be included in this press notice.
Jacob Raphael ben Simhah Judah Saraval (1707-1782) was an Italian Rabbi, man of letters, and musician. Saraval was born in Venice. Saraval was one of the rabbis of Venice who supported Jacob Emden in his dispute with Jonathan Eybeschutz. He communicated with the English scholar, Kennicott, on subjects of biblical philology. In 1752 he was appointed rabbi of Mantua and many documents in the communal archives bear his signature. During the 1760s and 1770s he traveled to Holland and England on behalf of his community. When the anti-Jewish lawyer, Giovanni Battista Benedetti of Ferrara, published his Dissertazione della Religione e del Giuramento degli Ebrei at the beginning of the 1770s, Saraval rejoined with Lettera apologetica (Mantua, 1775). He was also known as a preacher, poet, and composer of piyyutim (liturgical poems), and engaged in various branches of secular culture – arts, literature, and music, in which fields he wrote many works. In addition he translated from various languages. One of his translations, the libretto of Handel's oratorio ESTHER (apparently done at the request of the Jews of England and Holland), is one of the first free verse translations from English to Hebrew without recourse to the traditional meters.
Alyssa Mae Doggett (soprano) –singing the title role of Esther– was born and raised in Rexburg, Idaho where she began her vocal studies as a child. She received a BM in Vocal Performance at Brigham Young University- Idaho under vocal instructor and international opera singer Kristine Ciesinski. She then moved to Rochester, NY to study at the Eastman School of Music, where she earned her MM degree in Vocal Performance and Literature under the instruction of Katherine Ciesinski. Alyssa has participated in various competitions namely the MONC Auditions receiving the "Encouragement Award" twice, as well as the "People's Choice" award, the Idaho Federation of Music Club's competition, placing first, and the Friends of Eastman Opera competition, placing third. Alyssa's previous performances include Manon Lescaut in Massenet's Manon, Stephanie in Jake Heggie's To Hell and Back, Belinda in Purcell's Dido and Aeneus, Lauretta in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, Papagena in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, and Mabel in Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.
Von Bringhurst (soprano) –singing the role of Israelite– completed a two year Master of Music in Vocal Performance degree last May at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA. He is a native of Pocatello, Idaho, where he also attended Idaho State University. In Idaho, he has been a soloist with the annual Messiah Sing-In and was a soloist with the Camerata Singers of Pocatello, Idaho. He has toured to Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Peru with his college Chamber Choir, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Music with Honors in 2009.Von worked as Music Director for the Opera House Theater Company in Philipsburg, MT in the 2008 season and was Music Director and Cremona Player for the Illustrious Virginia City Players of Virginia City, MT for their 2010 season. He sings with the choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in Cambridge for the 2012-2013 season. Von performed with Metro Stage Company's production of Chicago in October 2011, the Video Game Orchestra in 2011 and 2012, and as part of the Iberica Early Music Festival in August 2012.
Yakov Zamir (alto) –singing the role of Mordechai– received his vocal training in New York City, and at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Oberlin and San Francisco Conservatories of Music. He has performed with orchestras, choirs and in concert series throughout the United States, including at Carnegie Hall and Weill Recital Hall in New York City, with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis in Missouri, and twice with the San Diego Symphony. Yakov appeared with most of the orchestras and other instrumental and choral ensembles in Israel. He has also performed in six cities in India; on the stage of an ancient Greek amphitheatre on the island of Cyprus; in the Langholtskirkju in Reykavik, Iceland; and at Covent Garden Opera House in London. Since May 2008, Yakov produced and performed in seven concerts devoted to the songs of Robert Schumann in 2010, and seven concerts devoted to the songs and solo piano works of Franz Liszt in 2010-2011. In August 2012, Yakov co-produced and sang in the Iberica Early Music Festival.
Elijah Hopkin (tenor) –singing the role of Ahasuerus (Achashverosh in Hebrew, Artaxerxes in history)– obtained his BA in Vocal Performance from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2011before moving to Boston to dive into singing full time. Shortly after arriving in Boston he travelled to New York City to sing with the Copley Singers at the ten year anniversary of 9-11 hosted by Trinity Wall Street. Elijah participates in multiple chamber ensembles including Canto Armonico, Camerata Obscura, Capella Clausura, and the Video Game Orchestra. He has sung solos with the St. Paul's parish at Harvard Square and the Copley Singers, and was a principal organizer of the schola singers at First Lutheran Church Boston. Elijah has recently begun a Masters in Early Music Vocal Performance degree at Longy School of Music of Bard College and is thrilled to be working with such knowledgeable faculty and peers there.
James Dargan (bass) –singing the role of Haman– is in increasingly great demand as an opera singer, concert soloist, and recitalist, and has been credited with "conversational flair" and a "creamy, rich quality" of voice. After degrees in literature, religion, and musicology from Boston and Leeds Universities, and a stint as a choral scholar at York Minster Cathedral (UK), James received voice lessons from Dr. Jerrold Pope and Liz Anker, and participated in masterclasses given by Lynn Torgove, Karyl Ryzcek, and Sondra Kelly; he has sung roles with Lowell House Opera, Boston Opera Collaborative, Helios Early Opera, the Juventas New Music Ensemble, Greater Worcester Opera, and OperaHub, and presented recitals at King's Chapel and St John's Episcopal Church, JP, as well as a recent recital debut at Trinity Cathedral in Miami. James also sings frequently at The Church of the Advent, is a new member of Emmanuel Music, a new addition to the roster of Boston Baroque, and is also a member of the Xerces Blue Ensemble, and a soloist and section member of The Cantata Singers. As a violinist, James has had extensive training and experience in early music, improvisation, and all eras of chamber music; he has worked closely with Judy Tarling, Nicholas Kitchen, and members of the Juilliard String Quartet; he has performed in venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Boston's Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall, and Carnegie Hall; and premiered pieces by T.J. Anderson, Rodney Lister, and Penka Kouneva. James works as a freelance singer, violinist, and occasional teacher in the Metro Boston area.
Koleinu, Boston's Jewish Community Chorus, founded in 2002, is a nearly 100-member chorus that performs Jewish choral music for audiences throughout Greater Boston. Koleinu is led by Carol Marton, Artistic Director; its accompanist is Victor Cayres. Koleinu's primary mission is to provide its members, regardless of their previous musical experience or religious affiliation, an opportunity to learn, sing, and perform Jewish music in a meaningful way. The chorus brings the richness of Jewish music to audiences through concerts, festivals, interfaith, and multicultural programs, and has been praised for its expression, repertoire, and for the high musical standards it maintains as a non-audition chorus.
Carol Marton (choral conductor), Koleinu's Founding Artistic Director, earned her Master's Degree in Choral Conducting at Indiana University School of Music in 1992, where she studied with Jan Harrington and Thomas Dunn. Upon returning to Boston, she served as the assistant conductor for the Zamir Chorale of Boston and as the conductor of the Temple Emanuel Choir in Newton. Concurrently, she worked as a singer and soloist with several ensembles in the Boston area, including the Schola Cantorum of Boston, the Choir of the Church of the Advent, and the John Oliver Chorale. In addition to her work with Koleinu, Carol is the Founder and Artistic Director of Pandora's Vox, a contemporary music ensemble for women's voices. She also directs the Temple Sinai Choir in Sharon, MA. Carol is on the faculty of the School of Jewish Music at Hebrew College and she has taught conducting, vocal technique classes, workshops, and voice and piano privately. She has been a guest conductor at several New England Jewish Choral festivals. Carol is also the longtime Business Manager at Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) in Boston and an avid cyclist. She lives in Jamaica Plain with her partner Claudia, her niece, Joanna, and her beloved cat.
Jonathan Wessler (organist) serves as the Assistant Organist at St. Paul's Church and Choir School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His duties include accompanying the famous Choir of Boys and Men at Mass, directing the St. Paul Parish Choir and the Schola Cantorum, and teaching music theory and handbells in the Choir School. In 2011 he received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance from the Eastman School of Music. He previously earned the Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the Master of Sacred Music degree from the University of Notre Dame. He has studied with Sherry Seckler, Christiaan Teeuwsen, David Boe, Craig Cramer, and William Porter. Jonathan holds the Colleague certificate from the American Guild of Organists and was a finalist in the 2007 Arthur Poister Organ Competition. He has served as the principal continuo player for the Peoria Bach Festival in Peoria, Illinois, where he also has been a featured performer on the organ and the harpsichord. He lives in Quincy with his wife, Joy, and their children, Julia and Matthew.


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1) Kindle Fire HD 7" or perhaps 9"
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Blossom, I was reading your post and was wondering why to spend the $ for both the KF and the SG, because the also KFHD supports audiobooks and music apps.
The Samsung Galaxy would have access to the Google android app market wouldn't it? That would be useful. Also, the rear camera is useful, and the 32GB extra memory card slot. It also has other bells and whistles. The screen quality/speakers would be less that the KF - but I basically read at home where I have my kindles, and would get the PW for night-time no ext. light reading.
Your posts are helpful and well-thought-out, so I am hoping that you can shed some light on my dilemma!
Hope this isn't too off-topic for this thread.
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I only use the KF for reading so that is only real benefit for me. I can't carry it around like a cell phone. I want the SG for that reason portability to listen to music on Amazon and Audible and many other things I now do with my phone. The sound of my phone is very tinny so I need something of better quality and battery life.
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Homeaid Caithness & Sutherland merged with New Start Highland earlier this year to ensure a continued services was available throughout the Highlands. We can still be contacted on 01847 890696.
HomeAid Caithness & Sutherland exists to provide essential household furniture and electrical items to people in Caithness and Sutherland who are struggling to survive on a low income and would not be able to furnish their home or replace items without our assistance. We promise to reuse any unwanted furniture that you may have.
HomeAid Caithness & Sutherland will pick up your surplus household goods direct from your home and either pass them onto families and individuals in the county struggling to live on a low income, or sell them in one of our charity shops based in Thurso, Wick, Brora or Kinlochbervie to help us raise funds. We will take all sorts of furniture from sofa's to tables to electrical goods including cookers, ovens, washing machines and dryers.
Hundreds of people donate good quality furniture and other items to HomeAid every year. Why don't you join them? An uplift service is available for free, please phone 01847 890696. Alternatively donations can be dropped off at either our warehouse or shops during opening hours.
HomeAid currently operates throughout Caithness and Sutherland. This is probably the largest area that any similar organisation in Scotland has to cover and includes many deliveries to remote areas.
HomeAid relies very much on the contribution of volunteers who between them contribute hundreds of hours each month. Interested in helping? In helping us to resue furniture you will be helping hundereds of families each year.


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Best Western, Milton Keynes
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Affter travelling over 200 miles we did nt know what to expect.What a fabulous surprise we got.The cleanliness is so good ,beds comfy,crisp clean bedding,it was lovely.value for money especially when a great breakfast was included.polite helpful staff.We cannot wait to go back.
poor duty manager
on arrival nobody on reception found out we had to phone.
no greeting fill car details in given key with no explanation of facilities this from the above manager. In restaurant our paths crossed again and all i can say is he is rude and should not be allowed as sets a bad example to other staff members and causes embarrassment to customers. We have stayed there in the past with no problems but unlikely in the future
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Booked as a last minute thing to save a long journey the following day.
Only reason I've marked it down at all, is that there was no receptionist available, as they were all working in the pub next door. That said, once we had their attention they were polite and efficient. Absolute bargain, good breakfast, will stay again if travelling in that direction!
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Who doesn't love a vat of jungle juice, delivered to you nice and cold in the hazy depths of a Balinese nightclub? It's a sweet conconction made of unidentifiable ingredients which can result in you waking up in some rather compromising situations on our favourite, chaotic, serene tropical idyll.
The Young Guns ventured there and whilst the surf in this video is so-so, the action is hot enough to warm our winter tootsies. Anyone up for a Bali mission in July?


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Angelo Sereni, for the last thirty-five years chairman of the Jewish Community of Rome, has been elected honorary president at a special session of the Jewish Community Council of Rome.
This is the first time the Rome Jewish Community has appointed an honorary president. In the same connection a special fund will be raised to assist poor Jewish students, in accordance with the wish of Signor Sereni.


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Black Sabbath Scores a Number One Debut [VIDEO]
It's been 43 years since Black Sabbath released their self-titled album and "Paranoid" (both came out in 1970). Now, over FOUR DECADES, later they've finally scored a number on album in the U.S. The highest they've ever reached before this album was #8 when "Master Of Reality" hit in 1971.
Pushed along by the monster track "God Is Dead?", the Sab have brought metal back to the top of charts selling a 155,000 copies in the first week. Here's a better bit of trivia for you – not only was this the first #1 for Sabbath, it was the first ever for Ozzy, too. None of Ozzy's solo albums ever charted higher than #3.
Reviews of the new album have been great too, but do yourself a favor. When you pick up or download your copy of "13," hook yourself up with the greatest hits collection "We Sold Our Souls For Rock And Roll". Amazon has the (what was a) double album for $3.98. It's a steal.
Here's the lead video from the project.
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TAMPA — There's no question that Hillsborough County's former administrator and former attorney should be paid back for legal fees they amassed defending themselves from a criminal investigation.
The question is how much they deserve to get, said the interim county attorney, summarizing remarks of hearing officer Peter Grilli during a meeting held Tuesday to start that process.
"He did indicate that they were entitled to some fees, but he had to determine the amount, and he would make a decision within a couple of weeks," said interim County Attorney Don Odom, who had one of his staff lawyers at the meeting.
Commissioners have previously indicated they expect to have to pay the legal bills of both former County Administrator Pat Bean and former County Attorney Renee Lee. But they had asked that an outside legal expert be consulted to determine whether the fees are reasonable.
Bean is seeking about $51,000. Lee is seeking just more than $81,000.
Bean was fired in June 2010 by commissioners, who ultimately found she improperly gave herself and Lee 1 percent pay raises three years earlier that Lee said were allowable. Lee's contract was terminated a year later for what commissioners characterized as a series of poor judgment calls, including having lunch with former Commissioner Kevin White, whom the county is suing.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigated both over the raises and allegations that they had improperly accessed e-mails of the auditor who unearthed them. The 15-month investigation concluded it could not be proved that either had done anything criminal, while finding both had acted with poor judgment.
Commissioners agreed initially to pay Bean $191,737 in unused sick and vacation pay when they fired her, but not the full year of pay and benefits her contract stipulated if she was fired for a reason short of committing an illegal act. She asked for the rest when the FDLE concluded its investigation, which the board denied her, so she's suing the county for the $263,496 balance, plus interest.
When she was forced out in June, Lee agreed to accept a payout of half of her severance guarantee, which was just more than $300,000.
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Senior Digital Film-Making student Ben Pacocha recently completed a series of videos for Los Angeles recording artist Terence Ryan. Pacocha filmed scenes from around Burlington, Shelburne, and Champlain College's Morgan Room in Aiken Hall.
Pacocha first met Ryan when they were roommates while Pacocha had an internship at "waiting to hear back" last Spring.Ryan originally reached out during this time about his new EP needing videos.
With help from Champlain students Andy Bates '14, Chris Parente '14, and Tim Ciavara '16 Pacocha filmed three different videos which describes as "big productions" around the Burlington/Shelburne area.
"It feels good to have my work used by Terence, but I'm more happy about the fact that I really like his music. I've done music videos for other artists that I'm not really into their music and it plays a huge part in being happy with the final product." said Pacocha.
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The Lincoln County Rotary is celebrating two decades of auction success with a 1940s-themed gala event at the Lincolnton Plaza on Apr. 13.
The "black tie optional" event will feature music from The Fantastic Shakers, who will be throwing some big band tunes into their typical beach music set, and local DJ Johnny B. Charlotte's Best Impressions Catering is handling the gala's formal plated dinner with an extensive menu including entrees like filet mignon rubbed with kosher salt, cracked pepper and crushed garlic and served with a burgundy wine sauce and broiled salmon remoulade.
A $100 ticket to the event enters attendees into a drawing for a $14,000 time share, a grand cash prize of $5,000 and a slew of other prizes. The Rotary is also hosting live and silent auctions during the gala.
Volunteers with the Rotary have been busy preparing the space at 1585 N. Aspen St. in Lincolnton with drapery and lighting in an effort to create an "Old Hollywood" feel, according to 20th Anniversary Gala Chair Hailey Smith. She said the sizeable space next to Aaron's, which is already lined with floor-to-ceiling black and white drapes, will be accented in gold and silver with soft lighting and will have room for a dance floor, cash bar, a bandstand and a projector screen showing 1940s-era films.
"We've been working very hard on it for three months," Smith said. "It's an event that needs 6-8 months so what we've done in three months is phenomenal. It's amazing how it's come together so quickly and so well. It's something fresh and new and exciting. From the gala to the auction, we can meet every piece of the spectrum of the community."
The gala precedes the 20th Annual Auction by less than a week. Auction Chair Martin Eaddy said any of the items not auctioned off at the gala will go into the auction which begins on Apr. 18.
"We think this (gala) will be one of the finest events to happen in Lincoln County in a long time," he said. "The events are separate, but entwined. One is a celebration of the auction and the auction comes immediately thereafter. We have different groups working on the two events."
Gala Committee member Gaye Howard said she sees the gala as celebrating not only the Rotary's work of providing student loans to residents of Lincoln County, but of the community support that has made those student loans possible.
"The rotary couldn't have done it without the community — without their donations, their cash contributions, without their attendance at the auction," she said. "We're trying to do something to celebrate a community that provides something to its students that very few counties in North Carolina or across the United States do.
"Part of our theme for the gala is 'The Greatest Generation.' We feel like we've been creating the next great generation with these loans."
More information can be found at www.rotarylinc.org. Tickets can be purchased on the website or by calling (704) 732-0867.
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Getting My Painted Fondant To Dry - Very Last Minute Help!
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Hey all,
Looking for some very last minute help.. I have a cake that I am delivering today. It has several pieces on it with painted fondant (paste colors mixed with vodka).
I made them a few days ago but they still arent dry! I would love to present this cake without sticky pieces on it. Any very last minute miracle tips any of you have for getting the paint to dry today??
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possibly in the oven just with the light on? maybe not a good idea if they are already on the cake tho!
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BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY- new Two-Face image and details
Here is a new picture and character details for Two-Face for the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham City video game. The game is set for release on October 18th, 2011. Check out the full-size image and details below.
Real Name: Harvey Dent
Occupation: Professional Criminal
Base: Gotham City
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown/Grey
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 182 lb
First Appearance: Detective Comics #66 (August 1942)
Attribute 01: Hideously scarred on the left half of his face, which he plays up with clothing that's differently styled on one side
Attribute 02: Extremely skilled with his weapons of choice: twin .45 automatics
Attribute 03: Psychotic obsession with duality, designing crimes around the number two
Attribute 04: Defers to his half-scarred coin in choices of life or death
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Story: District Attorney Harvey Dent was one of Batman's strongest allies in Gotham City, until a criminal threw acid in Dent's face, hideously scarring him. The wounds fractured his psyche, and he was reborn Two-Face, a schizoid criminal mastermind obsessed with duality. His former good-luck charm, a "two-headed" trick silver dollar, was damaged on one side in the attack, and Dent has seized on it as a reflection of his half-scarred visage. He flips it to decide the fates of his victims. Two-Face is thriving in Arkham City, rallying inmates to join his gang using tried and true campaign tactics.
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Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City – five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum – and the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, the sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
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LATE Tuesday afternoon, I decided to take a walk up Twmbarlwm. I was absolutely horrified to see the aftermath of Bonfire Night. There were used fireworks left everywhere – totally disgraceful.
Don't get me wrong: since P C Simon James has been patrolling the Twmbarlwm area, the number of off roaders has dropped dramatically. But bizarrely, the amount of fly tipping and general littering has increased dramatically. Isn't it about time we stopped pussy-footing around with the issue of Twmbarlwm area and grab the bull by the horns?!
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Shonen Jump Editor in Cheif Takahashi Toshimasa collasped unexpectedly and died. He collasped while trying to promote One Piece: Dead End.
Since Robin is seen to be a part of the crew and the Straw Hats are traveling on the Going Merry, this movie must take place at some point between the Alabasta Arc and the Water 7 Arc. Given its release date, the most likely intended placement for it is between the Goat Island Arc and the Rainbow Mist Arc.
The scene of the crew running into the Calm Belt is reused for this movie with the same Sea Kings once again being used. The last time this scene was seen was in the Warship Island Arc.
The Marine base where all of the pirates were led was identified on the eternal pose as Navarone, the location of the G-8 Arc over a year later.
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Thu. January 20, 2011 | David Rice
LUTZ — Top-seeded Steinbrenner advanced easily to the final of the Class 4A, District 9 tournament with a 8-0 mercy rule victory over Jefferson on Thursday night.
The match only made it to a few minutes after halftime as incessant pressure by Steinbrenner kept the game completely one sided.
"I think we met our tactical objective to play more simply in the middle third," Steinbrenner coach Teresa Patterson said.
"We wanted to set the pace of the game and I thought we did that well. We had some offensive plays that I'm particularly proud of but today is the start of a new season for us so we just have to keep getting better as the tournament goes on."
Five Warriors found the back of the net against Jefferson with Cici Gonzalez, Lauren Garris and freshman Danielle Eule all scoring twice.
Steinbrenner will meet Strawberry Crest in the final after the Chargers upset No. 2-seeded Robinson in the early game.
In the 36th minute, midfielder Samantha Buterbaugh got on the end of a throw in, drove toward the right edge of the 18-yard box and chipped the ball over the goalkeeper.
Strawberry Crest was able to cling to its slim lead despite Robinson dominating possession throughout most of the game and having the better opportunities.
"I think this was the best game we've played all year," Strawberry Crest coach Claudine Sosa said. "We won balls in the air and overcame some scary moments in defense.
"We've already achieved our original goal which was to get to the final so the pressure is off. We just have to play our game tomorrow."


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"The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS" Kicks Off the Network's Holiday Season of Special Events
Sam Elliott, John Corbett, Karen Allen, Sarah Paulson and Emily Alyn Lind Star in the New "Hallmark Hall of Fame" Presentation, "November Christmas"
"Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman" Make Their Annual Visits
Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina Voice Key Characters in "Yes, Virginia," an Animated Special Based on the True Story of a Little Girl Who Inspired the Most Famous Newspaper Editorial of All Time by Asking, "Is There a Santa Claus?"
"The Flight Before Christmas," about a Young Reindeer with Ambitions of Becoming an Expert Flyer, Features the Voices of Emma Roberts and Norm MacDonald
Nominations in Several Grammy Categories Will Be Announced on "The Grammy(R) Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown to Music's Biggest Night(R)"
Victoria's Secret Angels Star in "The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show," Featuring Musical Guests Katy Perry and Akon
The Annual "A Home for the Holidays" Returns
Merle Haggard, Jerry Herman, Bill T. Harris, Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey to Receive Honors During "The 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors"
CBS's holiday season special events include the annual THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE as well as the annual visits of RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER and FROSTY THE SNOWMAN.
Sam Elliott, John Corbett, Karen Allen, Sarah Paulson and Emily Alyn Lind star in the new "Hallmark Hall of Fame" presentation of NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS.
Among the Network's additional animated offerings are encore broadcasts of the holiday specials YES, VIRGINIA and A FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
CBS's music-laden special events include THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW, featuring musical guests Katy Perry and Akon, THE GRAMMY(R) NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! – COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT(R), THE 12TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS and THE 33RD ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS.
Also on tap during the holiday season is the network television premiere of the family comedy, "Evan Almighty," starring Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman.
CBS's Holiday Programming:
Thursday, Nov. 25 (9:00AM-Noon, Live ET; 8:00AM-11:00 AM, live CT; 7:00AM-10:00 AM, live MT; 9:00AM-Noon, delayed PT) THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS – Maggie Rodriguez and Dave Price of CBS News' "The Early Show" host this CBS Thanksgiving tradition which features the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York. Celebrating its 50th year on CBS, the parade will feature performances by country music star Carrie Underwood. Additional performances will include the Broadway casts of "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles" and the Tony Award-winning musical "Billy Elliot." Marissa Jaret Winokur, co-host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk," will be the "woman on the street" reporter for the event, providing her own viewpoint of the parade as she reports and interacts with the crowd.
Sunday, Nov. 28(9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS – In this new "Hallmark Hall of Fame" presentation set in a small Rhode Island community, neighbors band together to create magical Halloween and Christmas moments – several weeks early – for a young girl and her family in need of an extra dose of joy and hope to make it through a difficult time. Emmy Award nominee Sam Elliott ("Buffalo Girls"), Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee John Corbett ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding," "Sex and the City"), Karen Allen ("Raiders of the Lost Arc"), Golden Globe Award nominee Sarah Paulson ("Deadwood") and Emily Alyn Lind ("The Secret Life of Bees," "All My Children") star.
Tuesday, Nov. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER – The longest- running holiday special in television history celebrates its 46th anniversary with this digitally re-mastered version. Since 1964, millions of families have watched Rudolph and his friends, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Misfit Toys, save Christmas. The classic "Animagic" special features a world-renowned musical score from Johnny Marks and the voice of legendary performer Burl Ives. (Rebroadcast)
Tuesday, Nov. 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW – Grammy-nominated superstars Katy Perry and Akon will be among the musical guests at the world's most celebrated fashion show. Victoria's Secret Angels star in this lingerie runway show, which will also include red carpet interviews, model profiles and feature the $2 million Bombshell Fantasy Bra designed by renowned Italian jeweler Damiani and worn by Supermodel Adriana Lima.
Wednesday, Dec. 1 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! – COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT – For the third consecutive year, this special will set the stage for the annual Grammy Awards telecast and announce nominations in several categories, as well as feature performances by past Grammy winners and/or nominees.
Saturday, Dec. 4 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) EVAN ALMIGHTY – Steve Carell stars as junior Congressman Evan Baxter whose wish to change the world is heard by none other than God (Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman), who requests he build an arc. (Network premiere)
Saturday, Dec. 11 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) FROSTY THE SNOWMAN – Frosty, that "jolly, happy soul" whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship. Narrated by Jimmy Durante, the special also includes the voices of Jackie Vernon (as Frosty) and Billy De Wolfe (as Professor Hinkle). (Rebroadcast)
Saturday, Dec. 11 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) FROSTY RETURNS – The magic still in his old silk hat, the holiday season's perennially popular original dancing snowman continues his adventures and skates on the edge of danger. Jonathan Winters is the narrator with John Goodman as the voice of Frosty. (Rebroadcast)
Saturday, Dec. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – An animated holiday special about a young reindeer with ambitions of becoming an expert flyer like his father, features the voices of Emma Roberts ("Hotel for Dogs") and comedian Norm MacDonald ("Saturday Night Live"). (Rebroadcast)
Friday, Dec. 17 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) YES, VIRGINIA – This animated special is based on the 1897 true story of Virginia O'Hanlon, an 8-year-old girl who inspired the most famous newspaper editorial of all time by asking "Is there a Santa Claus?" Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina voice key characters. (Rebroadcast)
Wednesday, Dec. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) 12TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Along with musical performances, story segments feature celebrities who either have their own adoption experiences or are involved with children's issues. The stories highlight many exceptional American children and families involved in the adoption process.
Tuesday, Dec. 28 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) THE 33rd ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS – Singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Harris; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey will receive this year's honors. In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2010 Honorees will be saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world. Seated with President and Mrs. Obama, the Honorees will accept the thanks of their peers and fans through performances and heartfelt tributes.


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One of America's most iconic sitcoms has a new life as a musical comedy.
"The Addams Family" was reborn with the original characters, but an all new story, plus, of course, lots of music.
The touring version of the Broadway hit is in Ventura County this week…and will be in Santa Barbara County next week.
What makes the visit extra special is that it's a homecoming for two of its stars…one who went to college on the South Coast, and the other who grew up here.
KCLU's Lance Orozco caught up with the performers as they prepared for one of their shows at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
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This is one of the worst injuries a person — or furry creature — can get on a football field.
"Bully," the mascot for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, was knocked out of commission Thursday night when a wayward ESPN TV cart drilled the costumed critter. The student in the mascot suit suffered a compound fracture in the accident and had to have surgery on the injury that night, according to SB Nation. For those who don't remember health class, a compound fracture is when the bone goes through the skin. That's a nasty injury.
Mississippi State went on to beat Ole Miss in overtime, but at least one Bulldog won't remember this Thanksgiving win fondly.
Check out photos of the student being treated below.
Medical personnel applying air cast to Miss. State mascot. (Female Bully) http://t.co/4kcIPayQ67—
Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) November 29, 2013
state's mascot was just run over by the ESPN golf cart... http://t.co/0NmjbzYHRT—
Luke Shemwell (@Lucipher_Shem) November 29, 2013
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A decades-old Village Shops building met its demise yesterday as construction crews demolished the old Waid's Restaurant to make way for new retail spacethat will be funding in part by the Community Improvement District.
Bulldozers knocked down the building Tuesday, leaving piles of twisted metal and crumbling concrete.
LANE4 Property Group president Owen Buckley said construction on the new building will likely begin in the next 60 days with a targeted completion date sometime this summer.
"We really wanted to get the building down now because it is an eyesore," Buckley said.
Buckley said no tenants have signed for the new building, but the company expects to be able to make an announcement "in the next several months."
The Prairie Village Planning Commission in November approved a conditional use permit that will allow LANE4 to build a drive thru lane as part of the new structure — a move that drew some protest from neighborhood residents who felt traffic generated by a drive thru would make the area less friendly to pedestrians. It's been speculated that either Starbucks coffee or Einstein Brothers, which was displaced when construction started at Standees, may be the main tenant at the new building.
Buckley said the company will be working to minimize disruption to traffic flow and parking access on Mission Lane and Mission Road during construction of the new building.
"East of traffic flow through the center will continue to be the landlord's highest priority through construction and naturally after construction as well," he said.


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In case you missed it---How about a deeper look at that CBS News/New York Times poll that stirred so much conversation earlier in the week? Sure, sounds good.
Also: Is Warren Buffett nuts for taking a $142 million fresh dive into newspapers?
*More on the Arnaud de Borchgrave story: Salon.com investigates what the Washington Times knew about the columnist's attributional hygiene:
And in a handful of columns over the last year he has lifted passages verbatim, or nearly verbatim, from the Internet and other sources, without attribution — a fact the Washington Times' leadership tried to sweep under the rug, according to insiders at the paper.
Citing four anonymous Washington Times officials, the story says that the paper "has known about de Borchgrave's pilfering for months." This blog wrote about de Borchgrave's borrowings earlier this week.
*Glenn Beck rails against the nanny state on "The O'Reilly Factor." The outrage of the moment is the regulation of lemonade stands.
*Jeff John Roberts on paidcontent.org addresses the dynamic that helps explain why Buffett bought those 63 daily and weekly newspapers:
The experience of small towns and counties has been different. In these places, a lack of print and online competition has allowed newspapers to hold onto some of their traditional monopoly power.
"In these communities, the local paper is the sole source of everyday news — from high school sports, local events or obituaries," says Gordon Crovitz, former publisher of the Wall Street Journal and founder of digital subscription service, Press+.
This lack of competition has not only meant a slower decline in their print operations, but also a longer time period to make the transition to digital.
*An interesting note from "senior management" at Breitbart.com. The conservative site dug up a "promotional booklet produced in 1991 by Barack Obama's then-literary agency, Acton & Dystel, which touts Obama as 'born in Kenya and raised in Indonesia and Hawaii.'" The Breitbart.com people aren't buying into that notion, but do state that the booklet "is evidence--not of the President's foreign origin, but that Barack Obama's public persona has perhaps been presented differently at different times." Okay.
*Mediabistro talks about Politico's decision to go "off the reservation" in search of guest writers for Mike Allen's "Playbook" while the indefatigable anchor of that Washington institution takes a break.
*The New York Times' Ravi Somaiya gives us "Phone Hacking Scandal By the Numbers." You've got three investigations:
Operation Weeting, which is examining illegal voice mail interceptions, currently employs 95 officers and staff members and has made 22 arrests; Operation Tuleta, which is looking into computer hacking, employs eight and has made three arrests; and Operation Elveden, which is exploring illegal payments by journalists to public officials, employs 29 and has made 28 arrests.
A budget for the investigations, reports the paper, goes into 2015 and foresees a cost of $64 million. The number of careers it'll claim? That number is not yet available.


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Sat. June 15, 2013 | Joel Anderson
Plant rising junior cornerback Derrick Baity has received his first scholarship offer, from USF, he said Saturday.
Baity's coaches told him about the offer following the Panthers' participation at the USF Sling 'N Shoot 7-on-7 tournament on Saturday.
"It feels so good," Baity said. "I don't think I've stopped smiling yet."
The 6-foot-3 Baity had flown under the radar until this spring, where his size, skill and potential caught the attention of coaches – his own and from visiting colleges. He continued his streak of impressive performances at the USF tournament, holding his own against some of the top receivers there.
"I've always lined up against the best in practice," he said. "So I was prepared for them. I wasn't that surprised."
Baity said he would strongly consider USF because "it's close to him and I'm really family oriented."
Baity is the sixth Plant player to have earned a college scholarship offer this spring.
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Gin Blossoms Perform on FOX & FRIENDS Summer Concert Series Today
Fox News Channel's (FNC) FOX & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series presents American rock band Gin Blossoms today, August 8th, 2014 at 8AM/ET.
The chart-topping rock band is known for hit songs such as: "Hey Jealousy " and "Follow You Down." The Gin Blossoms will discuss their summer tour and perform some of their greatest hits.
In late 80's Gin Blossoms started to grow a huge following as the #1 local music draw in Phoenix and certainly were the hometown hero's of their favorite hang, Tempe, Arizona. Gin Blossoms indelible jangle-pop sound was evolving during radio's diverse mix of hair bands and grunge music superstars like Nirvana. After the Phoenix New Times chose them the cities best rock band, they qualified to play at the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin Texas in 1989. That same year, College Music Journal dubbed them the "Best Unsigned Band in America" and added an invitation to perform on MTV's New Music Awards in New York City.
Taking their name from a caption on a W.C. Fields photo, Gin Blossoms signed a record deal with A&M and recorded their first EP "Up And Crumbling" in 1991. But, it was not until their breakout record "New Miserable Experience" in 1992 that their rise to fame began. "New Miserable Experience" kept the band on the charts for almost 3 years with singles "Hey Jealousy," "Allison Road," "Until I Fall Away," "Mrs Rita," and "Found Out About You." The album took the airwaves by siege and held MTV hostage with multi cross-over hits in 4 different radio formats. It was this record that rocketed the band into the mainstream going on to sell over 4 million copies making the band a 90's radio mainstay. In 1995, Robin Wilson, Jesse Valenzuela and veteran composer Marshall Crenshaw wrote the bands 4th of 9 sound track inclusions; "Til I Hear It From You." The smash hit was released as a Gin Blossoms single and it appeared on the platinum sound track for the film Empire Records.
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Warts are common, harmless skin growths (small epidural tumors of the skin) caused by a virus. They do not have "roots" or seeds as many believe; the dark specks sometimes seen in warts are actually the ends of capillaries. Wars are one of the most common skin problems seen in children, and are usually self-limiting. The warts affecting children include the common wart, flat warts, planter wars, and, in adolescents, genital warts.
Assessment of warts
Slightly raised above the skin surface, common warts are growths that can be very small, or can be large and clustering. Warts usually occur on the hands, but they can also seen on the face, knees, and elbows. They are usually elevated, flesh-colored single papules with scaly; irregular surface. This type is usually asymptomatic and multiple in numbers, planter warts occur on the soles of the feet.
They are often surrounded by a color of hardened skin, and they can cause pain with walking. Warts that are not raised or rough are called flat warts and are often seen on the face, neck, and extremities.
Genital "moist" warts are single or multiple soft masses that usually appear around the anus, the vagina, or the penis. Occasionally, they can obstruct the urethral meatus or vaginal introitus.
The incubation period for genital warts ranges between 6 weeks and 6 months, although much longer periods are possible. The virus is transmitted predominantly through sexual contact. These warts are usually asymptomatic, but they can itch, burn, or cause local pain. When untreated, venereal warts resemble cauliflower masses.
Homeopathic treatment for warts
Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat warts but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat warts that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. There are following remedies which are helpful in the treatment of warts:
Thuja, Causticum, Dulcamara, Baryta Carb, Belladonna, Merc Cor, Natrum Sulph, Nitric Acid, Sulphur, Antim Crude, Arsenic Album, Benzoic Acid, Bovista, Calcaria Carb, Calcaria Sulph, Ferrum Pic, Fluoric Acid, Hepar Sulph, Sepia, Silicea, Lachesis, Lac Can, Magnesia Sulph, Medorrhinum, Natrum Carb, Oxalic Acid, Psorinum, Rhus Tox, and many other medicines.


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I have a soft spot for bohemian interiors. The earthy tones take me back home, to the highveld bush and Soutpansberg sunsets. But I'm perhaps even more partial to it because it so aptly describes my sister … a free spirit who's homes are always filled with plants, rugs, patterns and colour.
When it comes to creating this look you almost cannot have too many plants, rugs, patterns and colour. It's a layered approach; textures over textures, pattern over pattern. What's great about it is the fact that it works so well for both busy-, collector personalities as well as simplistic- less-is-more types. It's also a great way to add colour without a drop of paint–although you want to opt for earthy, dirty tones and lift them up with a single bright spot colour.
Rattan and vintage furniture works super well with this style, so it's a great approach if you're decorating on a budget and shopping at thrift stores. Having said that, it's important to use good quality pieces, like kilim or berber rugs so it doesn't look dated and stale. Combine wooden surfaces with rough textures such as woven baskets, skins and scatter cushions or soften the look with a fluffy throw over tan leather.
Accessorise with found objects like straw hats, an old guitar/ukulele or wooden sculptural pieces. Philodendrons make perfect plant companions with their dark jumbo leaves. To finish it off, add visual height by hanging planters with long leafy greenery like string of pearls or trailing jade.
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I found some other great examples of this style–each with a slightly different character–to demonstrate how versatile this look can be. Click on the images to see each blog post; they're all terrific!
Any other ideas for styling your space bohemian? Leave a reply, I'm keen to hear your thoughts!


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Essential bookmarks for web-designers and web-developers', previously updated on my web-site, have a new design, a new hierarchical structure and, of course, new web-dev-resources.
In a nutshell, I uploaded the page somewhere in the middle of April; "Web-Dev-Bookmarks' was weekly updated, new links were added; consequently, the visitors started to lose track on a huge number of links; the page has become packed with numerous references which have made the navigation and the use of bookmarks more complex. So the reason for changing the basic concept of this project was a huge number of suggestions and links, which have overflooded my mailbox recently. [Read the rest]


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Being a contribution by Dr. Olusegun Agagu, former governor of Ondo State towards the Review of the 1999 Constitution
RESTRUCTURING governance: In view of the pluralistic nature of the country especially its multi-ethnic and multicultural aspects, the founding fathers ofNigeria endorsed a federal constitution.
The foundation was based on three regions and later four which were semi-autonomous entities in governance as well as fiscal matters. The Federal Government was mainly a coordinating centre for policy, security, defence and foreign affairs.
Over the years however, defects in this WAZOBIA structure have generated agitations from minority ethnic groups who cried against marginalization and sought some degree of autonomy for themselves.
This has led to spates of State creation with the initial three regions giving way to 36 States today. Unfortunately, as the States grew in number in our attempt to redress marginalization, the hitherto relatively weak centre became more and more powerful and in effect marginalizing everybody.
No thanks to the military under whose charge the various phases of State creation took place. They virtually superimposed the unity structure of the military on the entire nation. Even patently local matters such as creation of Local Government Areas became federal matters. Fiscal federalism which was a strong plank of the various provinces of Nigeria to federate was jettisoned and we now have an octopus Federal Government preying on hapless States.
This strange structure with the Federal Government sitting on more than 52 per cent of the nation's resources and dipping its hands in virtually every aspect of our lives has engendered so much confusion, inefficiency and waste in our governance culminating in the very disgraceful development indices that we now enjoy.
A truly federal government in a country like ours should only be concerned at best with aspects such as security, immigration, research and development, foreign affairs and general policy coordination. Aspects such as agriculture, water supply, transportation, industrialization, health, and local government administration should be substantially left for the lower tiers of government.
What has a federal government, for example, got to do with construction of basic health centers, purchase of fertilizer or distribution of text books to primary schools? Such an architecture is bound to breed inefficiency, injustice, marginalisation, poor accountability, and corruption all of which are inimical to our growth and development. The need to restructure our polity can therefore not be overemphasized.
In response to our visibly warped structure, agitation for restructuring ofNigeriahas been going on for the last four decades. The various debates on Regionalism, Recognition of the six Geo-Political Zones, Devolution of Powers, Local Government Administration, Fiscal Federalism, and even Creation of States are all traceable to our warped post-independence structure.
Two fundamental principles run through the debates on the various issues listed above, namely:
a. The desire by groups in our pluralistic society to want to determine their own destinies; and
b. The genuine insistence by people in communities where the bulk of the nation's wealth is being produced to have some compensation for remediating their environment and consideration for their heritage.
Our on-going constitutional review exercise must revisit these principles with the view of bringing more equity into the polity.
Devolution of powers
In our efforts aimed at addressing the defects in our structure, we must however try not to over-react. While the demand for a higher share of resources from different parts of the country need to continuously be addressed, the return to regionalism appears to be impracticable and indeed unnecessary. The reverse appears to be more in vogue as the agitation for states has taken a life of its own even to the point of the ridiculous in many cases. I wonder how many people in OndoStatewill want to vote in a referendum to return to Ibadanas their capital.
If efficiency in governance is what we desire, this can be achieved with less rancour through a reasonable devolution of power from the federal to the lower tiers of government while still maintaining the present Federal/State structures.
Revenue allocation formula
As noted earlier, the Federal Government is carrying too much luggage in terms of responsibilities and having a pocket that is too fat in terms of resources. There is an urgent need to trim both. We must revisit the vertical aspects of our Revenue Allocation Formula right away and allocate more resources to the states and local governments since they are better positioned to impact moredirectly on the lives of our people.
With fewer resources in its hand, the Federal Government will be forced to concentrate on truly national issues, coordination and integration. The exceedingly fierce battle for the presidency ofNigeriawill also be substantially reduced.
We should therefore undertake a critical review of the legislative list and other relevant sections of the 1999 constitution with the view of trimming the power and functions of the Federal Government to reflect the truly federal nature of our country. If this is carefully done, there is no reason for the Federal Government to deserve more than 40 per cent while the states and Local Governments will share 60 per cent of the Federation Account.
State and local government administration: The creation and administration of Local Governments should be left totally for the States. Our experiment of trying to impose a uniform local government system on the entire country is patently wrong and unworkable. A situation, for example, whereby the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission recommends the same set of remunerations for Ibeju/Lekki Local Government in Lagos (with an Internally Generated Revenue that is more than those of some states in the country) and Ose Local Government in Ondo State where IGR is less than N10 million a year is to say the least ridiculous.
It is our considered view that revenue allocation should ideally be between the two federating entities in our constitution namely; Federal Government and State Governments. This should be done using only clear cut indices such as landmass, population, and derivation only.