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Young Cleveland
In this week's issue:
* Birol's Business offering ideas how to make it in A Young Clevelander's Guide to Success
* Cool Cleveland Jazz Night Out with Al Jarreau, your best price until Thu 3/24 here
* Cool Cleveland Red Night Out with Red {an orchestra}, discount until Thu 3/24 here
* Cool Cleveland Interview Part 2 with Cuyahoga County Treasurer Jim Rokakis
* Tuning In with Doug Gillard formerly of Cobra Verde and Guided By Voices
A Young Clevelanders Guide to Success
By Cool Cleveland columnist Andrew J. Birol
Too many young workers dont seem to grasp the obvious, which is that we all survive by exchanging our value for someone elses money. Unions, laws, scarcity, egos, blind faith, and idealism cant change this; hey, the flower children of the '60s are AARP lobbyists today. Why, then, do I see so many young people who expect to re-create the marketplace in their own image? From arranging a job interview for a starving artist who neither shows up nor calls…to being admonished by a young restaurant manager for not tipping her staffs terrible service…to seeing a rookie worker resent being trained to do his job well, I have seen too much entitlement and too little excellence. Look, you are the engine of your own destiny. If you idle around waiting for someone to figure out how much horsepower you have under the hood, sooner or later you will run out of gas. Instead of blaming the idiots who just dont understand, you can put your life and your career on a fast track. Here are a few simple suggestions to get you started…
Read Birol's Business here and here
Cool Cleveland Jazz Night Out 4/15
Lowest price tix available here thru 3/24
Cool Cleve Red Night Out 4/2 selling fast
Discount tix available here thru 3/24
They've been called "The fiercest string quartet this side of hell!" Rock star string quartet Ethel joins Cleveland's Red {an orchestra} for our next Cool Cleveland "Night Out" on Sat 4/2 featuring open wine bar and complimentary hors d' oeuvres from Fire, with showcases from 5:30 to 7:30PM at the majestic Masonic Auditorium. Join the fun and chill with the cool Clevelanders who know a good thing when they hear it. Like no other classical music quartet you've ever heard, Ethel's background reads like a who's who of 21st century music. Their members have played with everyone from Sheryl Crow to Steve Reich, from the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra to Roger Daltry. You can hear them on upcoming releases from Joe Jackson and Rickie Lee Jones. This amplified anthem-rock string quartet from NYC will lift you six inches out of your chair. Get in on the event to accelerate your Spring season here. Order by midnight 3/24 and save by clicking here: http://www.coolcleveland.com/tickets/nightoutthree
Cleveland as college town? With four major universities and a constellation of numerous smaller colleges within Northeast Ohio, we could be viewed as a large-sized college town. Ed Morrison, from the Center for Regional Economic Issues, sees the connection between college towns, jobs and economic development. He has pointed out some recent articles: The Christian Science Monitor here notes "America's college towns are producing more than diplomas – they have become job machines." The Missourian of Columbia, Missouri here reports that "plans for a small business technology incubator and a Health Science Research Center…stem from MUs [University of Missouri] ambition to spur financial growth and economic development through technology transfer." The Indianapolis Star here reported that Bloomington's Indiana University [IU] president feels that "IU must become more focused and more aggressive in the economic development arena, and we will," as he announced the results of a far-reaching study calling for expanded federal research, the creation of an economic development council, and fast-tracking technology transfer. In Albany, The Times Union reports here that tax breaks, equity guarantees and other governmental incentives are being considered for a "Midtown Plan" to spur a rebirth in a "student ghetto" near six universities, giving people an incentive to live where they work. Your thoughts on Cleveland as an over-grown college town? Send them to: email@example.com.
Hildur Asgeirsdottir Jonsson is smashing Her current exhibition at MOCA has raised the praise factor among critics who are reacting favorably toward her 26 weavings, embroideries and drawings inspired by her native country, Iceland. Her abstract works are compared to artists such as Jackson Pollock, and the show is garnering momentum like few other regional exhibitions. The PD's Steve Litt, not one for hyperbole, says her show "easily ranks as one of the finest by any artist in Northeast Ohio in the past decade." Catch it at MOCA Cleveland before it closes on May 1. Read here and get more info at http://www.MOCAcleveland.org.
Urban Living Fit for a King or a Queen Kings Terrace Condominiums offer 3-story townhouse-style living in the heart of the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. With prices starting at $249,900, you can enjoy 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a roof deck with dramatic views of the lake and downtown, a 3rd floor loft, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, 2400 square feet of living space, a gas fireplace, and a 2 car garage. A 100%, 15 year tax abatement is also available. While you're in the neighborhood you can grab a pint at the neighborhood watering hole, the Happy Dog, check out the Old Angle Pub on a revitalized West 25th Street, or zip downtown in minutes. Kings Terrace is open every Sunday from 2-4 PM, except holidays (closed Easter weekend). For a complete list of open houses this weekend, please visit www.ProgressiveUrban.com
Cleveland has more graduates than dropouts The numbers give reason to cheer on Cleveland Municipal Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett, as the graduation rate for Cleveland high school students exceeded 50 percent – up from only 28% six years ago. Cleveland's school district graduation rate has moved up from the lowest in the nation and it's creating confidence for our region's next generation of leaders. The schools are doing better than ever by this important measure and they should be given the credit they deserve. Read here. Your thoughts? email@example.com
Convention center discussions The Convention Facilities Authority is tossing around ideas to offer public perks in the convention center, such as a visitors' center, an art gallery, music and exhibits. While the ideas are plausible, the discussions have not involved much public comment, which is necessary to engage the community on options for convention center use, location and financing options. The CFA meets at 9:30AM every first Tuesday of the month at One Cleveland Center, 1375 East Ninth Street at St. Clair. Unfortunately, and ironically, the April meeting has been cancelled. See story here and Cool Cleveland columnist Roldo Bartimole's recent comments after he attended a public CFA meeting here. Send your comments to: email@example.com
Are we not creative? Inside Business puts out its list of Cleveland's best enterprises that use creativity to drive their growth, including musical hometown hero Cindy Barber of the Beachland Ballroom, and attorney Todd Tucker, who helped The Sign-Offs court bigger record labels. Other headliners include Malone Advertising, the solution-driven media planners and marketers whose accounts include prestigious national accounts such as Isuzu Motors American and Dannon. Learn about Glazen Creative Studios, the cookin' Cleveland video firm and "hybrid boutique" snagging the coveted Sherwin-Williams account. With offices in New York as well as Cleveland, around 90 percent of its clients have connections with Cleveland. And that takes creativity. Read Inside Business here
Visiting Edgewater Park will cost you The gutless leaders in our State Legislature are charging visitors a $5 parking fee at all 74 state parks (which we already pay for with our taxes, btw), including Edgewater and Euclid Beach Parks, used by urban residents and workers as a quick respite from the daily grind. The Cuyahoga County Commissioners say this move has "padlocked" the entrance to the lakefront by imposing this fee. Mayor Campbell fired off a letter to Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Sam Speck, with an appeal that the parks should remain accessible; she also threatened legal action. You can lend your voice to this by emailing Sam Speck at email@example.com. Then cc: Cool Cleveland at email@example.com
26th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Tickets on Sale Now Two weeks of star-studded performances. One great jazz festival. Check out our line-up: Al Jarreau; Wynton Marsalis; Sergio Mendes Brasil 2005; Bobby Caldwell & Down to the Bone; Latin Jazz Night with Bobby Sanabria and Ascensión; The Heath Brothers featuring Jeb Patton; the Charles Lloyd Quartet; Geri Allen; the Charlie Hunter Trio; Jack DeJohnettes Latin Project; Howard Johnson; Jazz Meets Hip Hop Part 3; plus daily free concerts on the JazzFest Stage at Tower City. All between April 14 24, 2005. For detailed information, visit www.TriCJazzFest.com or call 216-987-4400. Tickets on sale online now at www.Tickets.com or by phone 800-766-6048. 2005 Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland – ALL THATS JAZZ!
NEO becoming SEO center Cleveland's fast becoming a center of excellence in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and folks around the country are taking notice. HR and recruiting guru John Sumser of San Francisco gives props to CC and to Clevelander Joel Cheeseman, formerly of CareerBoard and now heading up HRSEO, a smart site designed to leverage the Google searching that job seekers are already doing on the web, and developing strategies to have your employment webpage pop up high in the search results. Sumser's site Electronic Recruiting News here is required reading if you're looking for talent, and brilliant if you're looking for a job, and keep an eye on Cheeseman's project here: http://www.HRSEO.com
New port official has revitalization mission The new vice president of regional development, Deb Janik, has priorities centered on economic development, creating jobs, and increasing our region's growth through finance programs. She distinguished herself as Mayor Campbell's Chief of Staff. One of her first assignments will be finding ways to heat up the scene in the Flats; a potentially Herculean task. Read here
First Energy pays $1.1 billion fine to the Envioronmental Protection Agency for excessive pollution generated by its coal-fired power plant in Steubenville on the Ohio River, the country's second-largest emitter of sulfur dioxide, which permanently damages the lungs and is the main cause of acid rain, which contaminates rivers, lakes and forests. Co-plaintiffs included the states of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, which complained they could not meet their own Clean Air Act standards because of the Ohio coal plant. As part of the settlement, First Energy is required to reduce pollution at its Eastlake plant in Lake County. The fine was the second largest civil fine ever imposed on a utility. First Energy is forbidden to recover the costs from consumers until their current rate cap ends in 2009. Read about it here and send us your comments here: firstname.lastname@example.com
Franklin Castle Club is a new Cleveland members-only club, located at one of the most architecturally distinguished residences in Ohio City, and it has just been purchased by real estate investor Charles Milsaps. This private social club will offer 16,000 square feet with a main dining room, club lounge, private dining rooms, library bar, billiard room, English solarium, private guest suites, rooftop terrace, and grand ballroom. Members will have access to additional amenities such as elaborate guest suites for overnight stays and limousine services. Perks including quality culinary delights that will be featured in daily lunch and dinners to members, along with services that include dining, banquet and meeting facilities. The building's architects, Cudell & Richardson, were Clevelands most prestigious architectural firm in the 1880s, and the renovation maintained all the original details to preserve the building's identity. It's a gorgeous facility located at 4308 Franklin Boulevard in Ohio City; for more info, call 631-2582 or visit http://www.franklincastleclub.com or Email email@example.com
Unparalleled living in Cleveland Heights Located on Mayfield Road between Warrensville Center and Taylor Roads in Cleveland Heights, the award-winning Courtyards of Severance offers you unparalleled maintenance-free living in tune with your lifestyle. These inspired townhomes come in five different style floor plans, which vary from two-story layouts (featuring a first floor owners bedroom retreat for one floor convenient living) to three-story designs that exude urban living for todays uncompromising buyers. The Courtyards of Severance carries an unequaled sense of community that is missing from newer developments because each townhome building has a common central courtyard that fosters neighborliness, communication and inclusion. See for yourself. Visit The Courtyards of Severance today or go to www.TheCourtyardsofSeverance.com
CSU celebrates women Did you know that March marks Womens History Month? Take part in events at Cleveland State Universitys complimentary and open to the public happenings this month and next, kicking off with Outreach Program for Re-entry Women, a workshop for women whose educational goals have been deferred and are now hoping to return to school happening Wed 3/23 at 9:30AM and 5:30PM at the University Center, room 364. Engage further with the Women in Action Speaker Series during the brown bag lunch presentation with Jan Purdy, formerly of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on Tue 3/29 at noon, located at the Sweet Seminar Room, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, 1717 Euclid Ave. Next up is the Cultural Crossings Lecture, presenting "Hip-Hop Music (History, Technology, Commodification, Sexism)," with a book signing to follow on Fri 4/15 at 5PM, the Dively Auditorium, Levin College of Urban Affairs. Hear the lecture African Ethnicities in the Americas by Dr. Gwendolyn Midlo Hall, coming in from Southern University of Louisiana on Wed 4/20 at 6PM, located at the University Center, Room 1. Finishing up the series will be Womens Art Invitational: Works By and About Women now on view thru Mon 5/16 at the University Center third floor gallery. For info, call 687-4674.
WAGE: Women Are Getting Even The WAGE Project is a new national organization working to close the wage gap between men and women. Led by former Massachusetts Lt. Governor Evelyn Murphy, author of Getting Even: Why Women Don't Get Paid Like Men and What To Do About It, WAGE [Women Are Getting Even] provides women and employers with tools to eliminate gender bias in the workplace. The website will present a collection of stories from women workers who feel they are paid unfairly and who have taken action to remedy workplace injustices. Help build the initial collection of women's stories by submitting yours, which will document the pervasive discrimination women are experiencing at work. If you've been paid less, denied promotions, experienced sexual harassment, or been treated differently in the workplace as a woman with discrimination affecting your paycheck, send in your stories. The website is not yet open to the public, so sign in and form completions is necessary. For more information on the WAGE Women's Stories Project, e-mail Jennifer Jackman at firstname.lastname@example.com
Cleveland and Richfield collaborate Strange as it sounds, the cities of Cleveland and Richfield are putting together a new joint economic development district (JEDD) to share taxes and water. Using the technique that Columbus wielded to annex its small suburbs, the City of Cleveland has finally realized it can leverage its access to water to build regional collaboration. Clean water for the suburbs, tax revenue for Cleveland, and an expanded customer base for the water department – it's a small but symbolic step towards regionalism. Read the press release on the City of Cleveland's website here, then send us an email with your thoughts on regionalism. firstname.lastname@example.com
Gonick blogs and compares the situation in Cleveland with the classic film, Quo Vadis, in which Emperor Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Case CIO Lev Gonick asks: Why are some in Cleveland following this modern "Nero complex" when it comes to our city's future? There are always naysayers eager to pipe up their negative predictions, but more engaged conversations should be happening between not only the major players on the scene, but also the community at large. http://blog.case.edu/lsg8
Fingerhut blogs on developing a comprehensive alternative to Governor Tafts budget and tax plan which focuses on job creation: the Growth & Reform Agenda. Read on about Eliminating Tangible Personal Property Taxes (TPPT) on Ohio businesses, the creation of a $2.4 Billion Ohio Regional Jobs Plan, and the introduction of a Local Government Innovation Fund (LGIF). He explains how Ohio's political problems stem from not enough new ideas coming out, and he comments on differences in the quality and quantity of good policy analysis available at the federal and state level. He also deconstructs last week's Wall Street Journal article, Ohio Offers Clues On Cause of Low Growth discussing what distinguishes high-growth states from low-growth states like Ohio. http://www.MakingOhioGreatAgain.com
You're invited! Help us celebrate Grammy nominated Robert Lockwood Junior's 90th birthday at Fat Fish Blue Downtown on Sat 3/26, music starting at 8PM. The party kicks off with Colin Dussault's Blues Project. The Magic Touch Band performs at 9PM and the Legendary Cleveland Fats takes the stage at 11PM. Other special guests include several monumental blues artists: the famous "Honey Boy" Edwards, Henry Townson and Mr. Sonny Payne from "King Biscuit." Lockwood and his band will take the stage at 10PM and midnight. A spectacular guitar, compliments of Sam Ash Music, will be presented to Lockwood to commemorate the night's performance. An amazing menu of Robert's favorite dishes will be available for dinner and late night dining. Please come by to wish this legend a very happy 90th! Tickets for the event are only $10. Contact Fat Fish Blue at 216-875-6000 or www.FatFishBlue.com for more information.
Online discount tix The CTIX ticket kiosk at Star Plaza has never really lived up to its potential like the TKTS kiosk in Times Square has. The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Greater Cleveland will be hosting the final public forum to present concepts for the development of an online marketplace for sales of surplus tickets to events in Cleveland through CTIX. The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture and the CVB of Greater Cleveland encourages your attendance and would appreciate your input; take this opportunity to make your voice heard. Final forum will be held on Thu 3/31 at 8:30AM. Call 575-0331 or email email@example.com to RSVP. Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave.
Overworked and overwhelmed Americans The Families and Work Institute released findings that confirm what most of us already knew: workers surveyed said they were subjected to taking on too many tasks at the same time and worked longer hours, with job responsibility and workload becoming more demanding. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7190211/
Welcome NONA on Lee Road Fun, quirky and cool, this new gallery is a welcome sight to Cleveland Heights, with most of the merchandise items produced on location at the shop. Clients are encouraged to stop in see one-of-a-kind pieces that are specially designed for fashion-savvy and funky individuals. You'll also find an exclusive line of handbags utilizing a historic photographic process to print on the fabric, and the "Rescued Jewels" line made out of all recycled parts. Call 321-1932. NONA, 2254 Lee Rd. in Cleveland Hts.
Get access to public records The PD has done a great service with their recent series on how to access public records of government and community sources. Check their articles for consumer info, hospital data, school info, and police and court records. For example, when public records became searchable Internet documents, a new, online and very popular pastime emerged: house surfing. Anyone with a computer can now review price histories, building styles, or trace property ownership over many years. Plus you can search for ethics violations or illegal acts committed by brokers or real estate agents. Read here and send your comments here: email@example.com'
Ethel/Red, a Unique Collaboration Between Two Ground-breaking Ensembles Ethel, an avant-garde string quartet from New York, has been called a mighty amplified force that has a rock-n-roll spirit. This unique, high energy concert with its eclectic mix of sound and light will REDefine the way you look at classical music. Experience Ethel/Red on Sat 4/2 at 8PM in the Masonic Auditorium, 3615 Euclid Avenue. Concert tickets start at $15. For more information call Red {an orchestra} at 440-519-1733 or visit www.Red{an orchestra}.com
The one minute high-tech body scan is turning into the newest health craze for those who worry about potential physical ailments and want to receive instant results, but is it a good idea? Read NewScientist here
A signature bridge for Cleveland? Ohio has an opportunity to beautify the I90 bridge over the Cuyahoga River, but the project has not been given the thought and careful planning it deserves. The current solution would renovate the existing bridge simply by removing rust and adding new lanes, and in the process adding a horrendous ramp. For the same cost to renovate, why not build a beautifully designed, high-tech bridge that could be a cool landmark? It might become a visual signature that would identify Cleveland. County Planning Director Paul Alsensas is the visionary who championed the idea for the new bridge; let's hope more idea generators like him are appreciated and utilized in the road renovation process. Read here and visit here. How do you feel about this opportunity to beautify Cleveland while updating our infrastructure? Send you comments to the director of ODOT here: email@example.com and copy Cool Cleveland here: email@example.com
Got biz stories we should know about? That's right, CC is looking for inside stories on Cleveland businesses. We want to hear it all; so send 'em in. Ever wonder why some sector, process, or example of Cleveland business works (or doesn't work) a certain way? Are there some business leaders, owners, or figures whose behavior is exemplary, abhorrent, or irrational? Let us know, and we'll consider featuring coverage for that company in Cool Cleveland. Send your stories to: email@example.com
Looking for rock and roll performance art You don't have to be a musician, but can you do performance art with a rock and roll edge? Are you able to spend $250 in expenses and stay in an artist's apartment in Pittsburgh while putting together your piece for presentation on Sat 5/21 at the Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh's premiere experimental art venue? Contact Heather Mallak of SARROGIT at email@example.com
Trust and Betrayal Just one of many themes from E. L. Doctorows, The Book of Daniel, which was penned using elements of historical fiction, along with the Red Scare of the 50s as a backdrop. Based loosely on the infamous Rosenberg spy trial, The Book of Daniel focuses on governments role in quelling the fears of its people and the terror of such over-zealous actions. E. L. Doctorow will be Cuyahoga County Public Librarys Writers Center Stage 2004-2005 series final presenting author on Tue 4/5, 7:30PM in Playhouse Square at the Ohio Theatre. This series offers stimulating presentations by the authors and opportunities to purchase books and have them autographed. Single ticket sales are available at the Playhouse Square Box Office, 1519 Euclid Ave., through Tickets.com, or by calling 216-241-6000. Cuyahoga County Public Library – providing your community open access to resources that inform, entertain and enrich. www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Cool Cleveland This Week
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Laudable Lawns: Sustainable Landscaping Temperatures are rising, and your yard will require attention to recover from the cold weather that affects its appearance during spring. Radically transform your lawn into a visual treat for the eyes, as Kathy Hanratty of Enviroscapes Design will demonstrate the art and necessity of sustainable landscaping on Wed 3/23 from 7-9PM. This session is limited, so RSVP at 321-5935 x 234. Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd. http://www.ShakerLakes.org
From Pleasant Valley Road to New York City and back again best describes Cleveland native Michael Bierut, the headline-maker described by Fast Company magazine as "one of the more accomplished and celebrated graphic designers practicing today." As a partner in the international design firm Pentagram, Bierut will talk about his Cleveland roots and what inspires him to create award-winning work. His pieces have landed at the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; and his appearance is part of the Geeks+Gurus Visual Communication & Design Inspiration series at Tri-C Western Campus on Wed 3/23 at 7:30PM. C Building Atrium, Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd. in Parma. RSVP at http://www.GeeksAndGurusonline.com or download it at http://www.awdsgn.com/geeks/events/Mar23-BeirutFlyer.pdf
Gala Concert Defy gravity at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where a trio performs mystifying variations of gypsy music from all across Europe. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg stars along with two brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad on the guitar. Get ready to be astounded by energetic performances by all three as they float musical chords throughout The Cleveland Institute of Art on Wed 3/23 at 7:30PM. Call 421-7350. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. http://www.ClevelandArt.org
Annual Buckeye Regional FIRST Competition The adventuresome group known as FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) excites young people and increases their interest about the accessibility, fun, and importance of science and engineering. Students are inspired to look at apply skills in mathematics, science and technology, as FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people. See creations that defy the imagination at the raging Robotics competition happening on Thu 3/24 starting off at 7:45AM-8PM and running thru 3/26. Find out listing of events and schedules here or contact email@example.com
Steelyard Commons Project developer at WIRE-Net Developer Mitchell Schneider will share a timely discussion about one of the most exciting and controversial economic development projects on the horizon, Steelyard Commons, at the Thu 3/24 networking event from WIRE-Net (the Westside Industrial Retention and Expansion Network) from 5-7PM. Schneider, President of First Interstate Properties, Ltd., will discuss the situation as the featured speaker; meet up with the man whose Beachwood company recently opened Legacy Village lifestyle center. Call 631-7330 X 114. The "Old" Denison School, 1700 Denison Ave. or visit http://www.wire-net.org
vanityCrash Glitter will glimmer, feather boas will float, painted faces will prance and the diggers will dance, as vanityCrash with their fellow glammers, The Gutter Vamps and Decadent hit the HiFi. Come out in your best attire and rock with the finest if you dare to glom on the glam rockers scene this Thu 3/24 beginning 9:30PM. Call 521-8878. The HiFi Club, 11729 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood. http://www.vanityCrash.com
SPACES Art Mart 20th Annual Members' Show Isn't it time you began your art collection, or are you ready to update what you already have? Over one hundred artist members will present wall-to-wall offerings of all media to spike your creative interests: prints, sculpture, installations, painting, jewelry and other one-of-a-kind items for sale. Meet and speak with artists while you downshift in a mod atmosphere with live music; there'll also be edibles from local restaurants at the opening reception on Fri 3/25 from 6-10PM; show remains on view till 4/1. Call 621-2314. SPACES, 2220 Superior Viaduct. http://www.SPACESgallery.org
Rules of the Game This French vintage film directed by Jean Renoir is a celebrated tragicomedy rollercoaster. A weekend at a country estate turns into a psychological roundup where characters from a cross-section of pre-WWII French society partake in a romantic roundelay. Voted best movie of all time in the 2002 Sight and Sound magazine poll, it's a film that's not to be missed on Fri 3/25 at 7PM. Call for tickets at 421-7350. Cleveland Museum of Art, Gartner Auditorium, 11150 East Blvd. http://www.ClevelandArt.org
Drawn In: Seduction of Line Check out this head-turning exhibit with works and words by visiting Berkeley artist Jan Wurm, in which the unstretched canvas communicates unfurling images. The artist manipulates moments glimpsed between having and losing, marked with transformation. See works from this internationally recognized art maker, with divergent imagery springing from his transformative process of creation on Fri 3/25 with an opening reception from 7-11PM. Call 939-9099. A gallery lecture on Sat 3/26 begins at 7PM. Show runs through 4/16. Miller-Weitzel Gallery, 5304 Detroit Avenue Front. Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Vernal Thaw Verlezza Dance, under the direction of Sabatino Verlezza, present daring new choreography for "Dead Can Dance", named one of Cleveland's Top 10 Dance Events of 2004 by The Plain Dealer. This group is committed to contemporary interpretation of movement and its artistic evolvement; see the Springtime Celebration of Dance on Fri 3/25 at 7:30PM and 3/26 also showing at 7:30PM. Seating is limited for these popular shows; call to reserve your spot at 491-1360, for info call 225-8320. Shaker Heights Community Building, 3450 Lee Rd. in Shaker Hts.
Enjoy the Orchestra from the comfort of home WCLV 104.9 not only presents two broadcasts per week of The Cleveland Orchestra concerts Saturdays at Severance at 8PM and The Cleveland Orchestra on the Radio, Sundays at 4PM, but it also offers two other Orchestra related programs. Cleveland Orchestra Previews presents recordings of the works that will be heard on the Orchestra concerts. Its heard Wednesdays at 3PM. On weeks when the Orchestra is not performing at Severance or Blossom, the program becomes Cleveland Orchestra Archives. Host John Simna delves into the recorded archives of the best band in the land, including in-concert recordings not generally available. On Monday nights at 10PM, Cleveland Orchestra Showcase delves into the bands vast commercially recorded library featuring such conductors George Szell, Louis Lane, Robert Shaw, Lorin Maazel and Christoph von Dohnanyi. And dont forget that beginning 4/30, the Saturday night Cleveland Orchestra concerts will be broadcast live over WCLV. a Cool Cleveland partner www.wclv.com
Pamela Dodds: LoveDance This series of nine linoleum block prints cuts to the essence of an intimate relationship, revealing a passionate duet. Native to Canada and a resident of Boston for 20 years, Dodds has made Cleveland her home, and her work has been exhibited throughout New England. The artist completed a residency in the south of Spain, and her work Prickly Pear, a pastel drawing created during that trip will be unveiled. See the exhibit every Sat, including this Sat 3/26 at noon. Show runs till 4/9. Call 621-1610. Brandt Gallery, 1028 Kenilworth Avenue in Tremont.
Nitty Gritty Presents Jazzanova the collective that has been recognized for developing the sound known as Broken Beat. Together with 4 Hero and Bugz In The Attic, they lead the broken beat/future soul and nu jazz movement, where its roots took hold in both Berlin and West London. Don't miss this sophisticated, Euro night out featuring Jurgen Von Knoblauch with djs Jugoe, misterbradleyp and Mercury Lounge resident Mike Filly on Sat 3/26 at 10PM. No cover to get in, so no excuses for not showing up; kick it during Mercury's 5th Anniversary weekend. Call 566-8840. Mercury Lounge, 1392 W. 6th St.
Punks In Pajamas A new music club is being slated to open, and this benefit show parades a crunk lineup featuring four Ohio-based punk/pop acts: Damn Near Killed Him, Pop & Fade, Toothfuzz, and Nightbreed. Wear your pajamas and match the party theme mood on while supporting Cleveland's musical causes on Sat 3/26 at 8PM; show hits at 9PM. The Hi-Fi Club, 11729 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood. Check out links to mp3s at http://www.StarLoft.com
Bugged Out at Botanical Gardens Treat yourself to a day of extraordinary experiences: test your bug bravery in the touch tanks, see live bugs, preserved insects, or jump around in the meal worm races. Insect experts and garden entomologists will be on site, along with Aaron Rosenberg, the Medina County Bee Keeper and a slew of guests will bring their stories on Tue 3/29 from 10AM-5PM, 4/2 from 10AM-5PM and Sun 4/3 from Noon-5PM. Call 707-2839. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. http://www.CBGarden.org
Showcase for Sustainable Business Development in NEO The CIA Design & Technology Transfer Center is launching an exciting and futuristic initiative to build businesses based on creative digital media. Jurgen Faust, Dean of Integrated Media, Professor, Chair of T.I.M.E. (Technology and Integrated Media Environment), at the Cleveland Institute of Art will guide listeners through this surprising effort that breaks away from the paradigms of our region's industrial background. Join the technorati at this session on Tue 3/29 at 4:15PM. Call 368-5535. REI, Center for Regional Economic Issues, 11119 Bellflower Rd., Peter B. Lewis Building, Room 201. http://Weatherhead.cwru.edu/rei
Work hard & play hard Optiem is looking for an entry-level developer to join our team. You have a good working knowledge of X/HTML, are willing to dive into the code, and have at least touched on implementing CSS and Java Script in your work. You have a strong desire to learn and want to work on projects for exciting clients. Keeping up with the latest trends and Web Standards is a plus. Experience with the Macromedia suite of software, coding-by-hand and the ability to take a finished design and create lightweight, effective code is a must. We work hard, play hard and produce great work. If you are up to the challenge, please email us at email@example.com. Optiem: Fuel For Bright Companies. www.Optiem.com
PianoFest is a progressive music salon combining performances by gifted and insightful CIM students, along with commentary by Paul Schenly to bring the literature of piano to life. Schenly holds the prestigious Avery Fisher prize and has played extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe with the world's leading conductors at his side. Join in and hear music that moves the world on Tue 3/29 at 7:30PM. Call 791-5000. Le Pavillon at Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Blvd. http://www.CIM.edu
SeepeopleS With notable musicians ex-Morphine sax player Dana Colley, Spearhead's Dave Shul, and funk stars Peter Keys and Ray Davis from Original Parliament, this group is "stunning" and "a bonafide radio rock masterpiece," according to Homegrown Music Network. They'll be racing into town on Wed 3/30 at 9PM and are guaranteed to leave you jonesing for more. Call 902-4663. Catch them at Wilberts, 812 Huron Ave. http://www.wilbertsmusic.com or http://www.Seepeoples.com/press.html
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Cool Clevland Interview
Jim Rokakis, Part 2
Cuyahoga County Treasurer Jim Rokakis has seen extraordinary action and battles in Cleveland's business and political arena. With over 19 years on Cleveland City Council, this first-generation Greek-American challenges the status quo in our city with his focus on facts and truth, a rare commodity in a politician. Cool Cleveland speaks with him about the impending problems on the horizon with non-profit organizations not paying their share in the form of voluntary fees, his definition of regionalism, and how every student in this region could be guaranteed a college education. Read the first installment of the interview here and follow the second half of the interview below.
You scared a lot of people with your proposal on consolidating the Libraries.
I admit that I may not have been the most articulate guy when I raised this. When I did raise the issue, I may have frightened library patrons around the County when I made this proposal; but I can tell you with certainty that this funding they rely upon will be reduced this summer. So, here you have this revolution-gone-crazy in Columbus, where they are going to eliminate the Personal Property Tax on the equipment, inventory and machinery on businesses, and they dont have any idea how they are going to replace that tax revenue. You can go to http://www.MVRPC.org, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission; they've put a tool on their site where you can scroll to see what the effects will be, and what will happen when they cut the Local Government fund. One part shows the effect on cities, and the other shows the effect on libraries – it is devastating.
What other areas do you think might be ripe for consolidation?
If we cant cooperate on something as relatively benign as library books, just think how difficult it will be on police and fire. Were sitting at the corner of W. 117th & Detroit, and within four or five blocks there are two fire departments. I realize this debate doesnt have any traction now, but after the cuts come in July, maybe we can sit down and talk about it. I abhor what these people have done in Columbus, and I think we should fight to the death, but these cuts are coming. And I think we should have a plan for when the cuts come.
Why are you doing this?
They say Im ego-driven. What? So I can continue to be the tax collector. Ive been in government service for 27 years and Ive worked my way up to being the tax collector?
Youve taken on the powers-that-be in Cleveland by suggesting that non-profit organizations such as The Cleveland Clinic pay their fair share in the form of voluntary fees, which happens in cities like Baltimore. How has this proposal gone over in our part of the world?
Well, in order for this proposal to work, we need the support of the Mayor and the superintendent of schools…
Read the Cool Cleveland Interview part 2 with Jim Rokakis here
Tuning In
Doug Gillard, formerly of Guided By Voices and Cobra Verde
Cool Cleveland: Musicians would give anything to be in a successful rock band, let alone one of international Indie repute like Guided By Voices. Yet here you are, playing guitar with Mr. Pollard's band, and before that you've played in Gem, Cobra Verde and Death of Samantha. On top of all that, you have your own CD out in the marketplace, and you're being played on radio stations. Is it somehow a surreal experience for you in the end?
Doug Gillard: No. But I certainly don't feel too lucky or surreal. I am glad, however, that everything I've been involved with, such as Gem, Cobra Verde, and DoS had integrity, even though few people are even aware of those projects. But I'm proud of my involvement in them, and also to have had the experience in Guided By Voices. Everything I've experienced or been asked to play in, I feel I have earned; it was because I did the work to get there, not just because I was somebody's acquaintance….
Read the Tuning In interview with Doug Gillard here
Cool Cleveland Preview
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra @ Fairmont Temple 3/26
A fresh way of hearing and playing will be in full operation Saturday night when the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra presents the rarely heard, severely underappreciated music of George Russell. The 8PM concert at Fairmount Temple Auditorium in Beachwood, the fifth in the CJO World Class series, will be an audacious one, even by the standards of a group synonymous with pushing the cultural envelope. Not only will it showcase the best jazz group in Cleveland, it will present works by a retiring, elderly jazzman many consider one of the most influential composers of the last 50 years.
Read the preview by Carlo Wolff here
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Red Hen Feminist Theatre @ Lesbian-Gay Community Center 3/3
The Lesbian-Gay Community Center of Cleveland turned into an outlaw hideout as the Center welcomed the original body outlaw, Ophira Edut, editor of Body Outlaws: Rewriting the Rules of Beauty and Body Image to a fundraiser for Red Hen Feminist Theatre. The book (which was entitled Adios, Barbie before objections by Mattel led to a title change) was the impetus behind the Body Outlaws stage play and outreach project by Red Hen. Body Outlaws debuted in 2001 as a series of staged monologues about beauty, body image and acceptance based on the books writings. Essays with titles like Klaus Barbie and Other Dolls Id Like To See, The Art of the Ponytail and My Brown Face, are brought to life by the members of Red Hens talented ensemble. The play, performed at SPACES, received such an enthusiastic response that Red Hen, with support from the Womens Community Foundation, is taking the show into nine inner-city schools, conducting a crash course in media literacy and body image for a generation unfamiliar with Title IX and influenced less by Barbie than by The Bachlorette…
Read the review by Marcia Bryant here
ReThink Pink @ Gallery Ü 3/11
Neither boring or pornographic, and very colorful and healthy, ReThink Pink, a show of prints at Gallery Ü in downtown Cleveland's ArtCade 530 Euclid Ave. was a joyful hit this year. It will return next year according to gallery owner Patsy Kline. Many of the images in this show, which closed on March 11, were composed by placing or swooshing paint-wetted breasts on paper by about 100 breast bearers, including three men…
Read the review by Lee Batdorff here
On the Town @ Beck Center 3/19
What: An uptempo wartime dance musical by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, & Adolph Green, showing three sailors on a 24-hour leave in 1945 New York City and the girls they pick up.
Reasons to go: Sean Szaller has a sweet tenor and a winsome way as Gabey, who falls for "Miss Turnstiles" (the lithe Katelyn Blockinger) when he sees her picture on the subway, with Colin Cook and Joe Fornadel fine as his supportive pals. Pamela LaForce has an over-the-top goofiness as a dipsomaniac diva. There's occasionally clever staging, especially with the collapsible dinosaur and the caveman diorama, colorful period costumes, and Martin Cespedes runs his young cast ragged with an encyclopedia of Broadway dance numbers, from conga lines to dream ballets.
Caveats: Director Fred Sternfeld has troweled on the schtick to try to keep the energy up, but the unbearably dated material makes for a veritable dance marathon — it's a butt-busting 2 hours, 40 minutes. As the other 2 love interests, both Maggie Stahl & Amiee Collier have strong belt voices, but their scenes are so similar (aggressively horny girl, surprised sailor) it becomes deadly repetitious.
Backstory: Sternfeld loves his musicals, and loves 'em big — he's assembled a cast of 40 on the Beck Center stage. But his usual flair for bringing out the subtext flops this time — the material is so relentlessly "feel good", it's as shallow as a puddle.
Target audience: Retro lovers who want escapism with flashy Broadway-style dance numbers — teens and up.
Details: Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. 216-521-2540. Thru 4/10. http://www.beckcenter.org
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Feathered Dinosaurs @ Museum of Natural History 3/20
The state of the art of animatronics is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in Feathered Dinosaurs: The Bird/Dinosaur Connection, currently on exhibit thru May 29. We were blown away by the seemingly life-like movements of the dozen life-size dinosaurs, growling, snapping, feeding, and taking care of their young. Based on recent fossil finds showing conclusive evidence that "all birds are dinosaurs" although "not all dinosaurs are birds," these robotic creatures, built by Kokoro Dinosaurs of California, are freakishly real with eyes that blink, tails that wag, and mouths that roar. Every visitor is riveted immediately by the full-size Ostrich that greets you at the door, slinks its long neck, looks you in the eye, cocks his head and looks away. One Velociraptor rips the flesh off a fallen foe, another stares you down. Get right in front of him, and his blinking eye sizes you up, his nose sniffs at you, then, shockingly, his arms spread wide, his jaws fly open, and he lets out a howl, causing you to jump back at least a foot. It's a good idea to hold your babies tight during this graphically entertaining and educational show. Similarities between dinos and birds: they stand on their back feet, they have hollow bones, they have a three-fingered hand, and many of them have feathers. Don't miss the imposing adult Tyrannosaurus rex, standing 15 feet tall and over 30 feet long, swinging his tail, arching his neck, and growling loudly while showing off his six-inch teeth. You've seen nothing quite like this. http://www.CMNH.org
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In addition to works by Messiaen and Lizst, the program will feature Gainsford's interpretation of Beethoven's Sonata no. 29 in B-flat Major ("Hammerklavier"), which Gainsford calls the "Mount Everest of the literature." Born in New Zealand, Gainsford began full-time music study with that country's top piano teachers before a grant from the Woolf Fisher Trust enabled him to move to London. There he studied privately with Brigitte Wild, a protégée of Claudio Arrau, before winning a place in the advanced solo studies course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. His first concert tour in the United States came in 1990. "The perfect combination of head, heart, and hands" wrote one critic in response to one of Gainsford's performances. Since then Gainsford has received critical and popular acclaim for his interpretations of piano music ranging from Mozart to Messiaen to Rachmaninoff.
Gainsford has performed on four continents, including solo debuts at Wigmore Hall and Weill Hall in Carnegie Hall. He has also played in the Kennedy Center, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and St. Martin-in-the-Fields. He has recorded for the Amoris label, BBC Radio Three, and Radio New Zealand's Concert Programme and has broadcast on national television in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Yugoslavia.
More information on School of Music concerts is available at the School of Music website.
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London, Monument, United Kingdom, 2008/10/30 - Fluke Networks today announces the launch of the Fluke Networks Academy.
New training programmes will deliver increased business performance.
Fluke Networks, specialists in network and application performance monitoring and management, today announced the launch of the Fluke Networks Academy. Paralleling the companys expansion into server to socket network and application performance management, the training academy supports the full range of the companys system performance products. It delivers flexible training designed to enable IT professionals to maximise the return on investment in network infrastructure and management tools.
The courses focus on effective use of Fluke Networks performance management products; covering NetFlow Tracker administration, troubleshooting and network analysis and Ethernet with EtherScope. Further courses already in development will include technology fundamentals focused classes covering areas such as analyzing IT networks, application performance analysis and IPv6. The breadth of courses available ensures that appropriate training is available to ensure IT teams can develop the skills necessary to maximise network and application serviceability. During 2009 the Academy will offer a certification program to demonstrate that an individuals skills have met the necessary standards.
Academy training course are conducted within flexible learning environments and can be tailored to customer requirements, ensuring direct relevancy to the customers IT environment. The suite of training options offers everything from custom on-site training and instructor led courses to self guided on-line courses and webinars, each created to match the varying needs, work models and experience levels of user across EMEA. Course availability is being maximised through the development of Fluke Networks training partnerships throughout Europe.
The Fluke Networks Academy is run by a team headed up by Neil Cornell, recently appointed Manager of Training and Professional Services, EMEA for Fluke Networks. Neil brings to the Fluke Networks training academy over 19 years training experience, of which 12 were spent with Network General (now NetScout) building their training program across the EMEA region.
Especially in the current economic climate it is important that network and application performance problems are identified and resolved quickly, as time is money. The Fluke Networks Academy provides an in-depth education on Fluke products and the technology environment, bridging the gap between what a customer understands about the tools and what they can actually deliver, thus allowing a maximum return on product investment. Says Neil. Organisations are facing significant challenges due to the growing pressures on corporate networks. The Academy will not only bridge the gaps of understanding but also provide people with the necessary skills to identify the causes and solutions for the problems they face.
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Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has indicated she will be replaced in today's Cabinet reshuffle.
The MP for MP for Chesham and Amersham has removed the position of Welsh Secretary from her biography on social networking site Twitter and wrote "Great privilege to serve in Cabinet but can serve party from back benches to," from the official @welsh_secretary account.
Welsh Conservatives will be keen for Prime Minister David Cameron to replace Mrs Gillan with an MP sitting in a Welsh seat.
Mrs Gillan has been in her position since 2010 despite having a constituency in Buckinghamshire.
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Eight on JYA Run the Corri
La Vita
The annual foot race in Florence, Italy, supports
breast cancer research and care
By Kelly Beauvais 13
The Piazza della Signoria bursts with
participants before the race.
Although soccer is clearly Italys passion when it comes
to sports, more than 22,000 Italians gathered in Florence for a different kind of
athletic competition on a recent fall Sunday.
It was late September when a sea of green-clad runners
and walkers of all ages stepped up and toed the starting line, ready to push off
for the ninth running of the Corri la Vita (Run Your Life), a 12-kilometer
run and 5-kilometer walk to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
The annual event supports research projects and nonprofit
healthcare facilities in Florence. Funds raised from this years race were given
The race also celebrated the 150th anniversary of the
Unification of Italy. The race colors were thus appropriately those of the Italian
national flag: green, white, and red.
Posing before the Florence landmark the Duomo (front
row left to right): Tia Polidori '12, Emma Wade '13 (flexing), and Josie Tejada
'13; back row (l to r): Juniors Vittoria Dussias, Louisa Loring, Kylie Fisher,
Decatur Macpherson, Paula Gonzalez Del Real, and Kelly Beauvais.
Eight of Smiths JYA Florence students donned the green
race shirts and walked with the pack along the route through the citys cobble-stoned
streets. The walk passes by places of historic and artistic importance, including
landmarks honoring and remembering the unification of Italy.
Beginning in the Piazza della Signoria, where
the Smith JYA Center is located, and winding through the Piazza Mentana,
the Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens, the Piazza della Republica,
and the Palazzo Bartolommei before winding back to the Piazza della
Signoria, the 3.1-mile course offered a breathtaking panorama of historic sights.
Back at the Piazza della Signoria, thousands
gathered and cheered on the runners and walkers. The atmosphere was nothing short
of lively, exciting, and inspirational.
Joselina Tejada says she 13 couldnt believe the number
of people who came to the event. I was so impressed she said. It was really great
seeing the Florentine community come together to support such a noble cause. Even
though the streets were really crowded, everything went by smoothly. The Florentines
cooperated well and overall it was a very pleasant walk.
Personally, taking part in an event like this, alongside
the Florentine community, helped me feel more like a part of it. I felt like I was
doing something with the community and not just in it. Though I
had been in Florence for only 10 days at the time, I didnt feel like a foreigner
or feel out of place. Instead, I learned that by making an effort to be a part of
the local community and immersing myself in the culture in different ways, I will
learn more about the society and find myself being more open to and accepting of
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Another Nearly $100M Exit In LA: Media Temple
Add another, big exit to the list of the growing list of companies in Southern California: Media Temple, the premium hosting provider founded by Demian Sellfors. The company was actually acquired in October, however, no financials on that acquisition were announced at the time. However, thanks to the IPO filing of acquiring company GoDaddy last night, we now know how much was paid for Media Temple: $94.48M in cash. Southern California has had a string of large, multi-million dollar exits in recent months, including Beats Electronics ($3 billion), TrueCar (IPO), Rubicon Project (IPO), Internet Brands ($1.1 billion), Convertro ($101M), Inktank ($175M), Oculus VR ($2 billion), and Maker Studios ($950M), just to mention a few.


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Angie at Dorcas Travel arranged an 8 day tour in Greece for our family of 6 that included a custom itinerary in Athens, Crete and Santorini. It included some family members joining us one day late and others leaving one day early. This was the best family vacation we've had, and we've had some pretty special ones. What made it special was Angie's attention to detail about our family's preferences, and arranged dinner locations that were reasonably priced but spectacular in location and ambience as well as food quality. She found hotels that fit the configuration of our family in amazing locales and with stunning views, including an amazing upgrade at the Ambassador hotel in Santorini. The transports, numbering above 18 all together including 3 airports, dinner, and sightseeing, went off without a hitch. She even provided us with a greek burner phone to keep in contact with her and to make local calls. Her custom trips are not budget trips, but for the money they are totally worth it so you can focus on enjoying your family. For her efforts and incredible attention to detail Angie was voted Greece Trip Most Valuable Player by our family.
Irene from Dorcas Travel did an exceptional job for us. She handled everything from offering an initial itinerary then adjusting it to make it fit exactly what we wanted and staying within our budget. She planned a good mix of tours to include private, semi-private and group tours. Irene was there to meet us at the Athens airport and made sure we were pointed in the right direction for next leg of our trip Crete. She provided us with a cell phone to contact her with any questions or concerns we had during our trip and handled all additional travel reservations once we were in Greece to include air carriers and ferries.
We are home! Although we are having withdrawal from Greece. We had a wonderful trip! We can't thank you enough for planning such a great trip for our family. Everything went so smoothly every step of the way. We will never forget all of the new people we met, and all of the fantastic experiences we had. I really hope we can come back to Greece one day. My boys have fallen in love with Naxos and with Greek cuisine
Angie did an amazing job! Everything about the trip was EXACTLY what we were hoping for--from the hotels, to the dinners she arranged, and the tours she booked us on--everything was terrific. We will absolutely refer our friends to Dorcas Travel, and we will book our next trip to Greece through her again. Thank you, Angie!
Irene Thompson at Dorcas travel deserves more than five stars! Everything exceeded my expectations. She really worked hard to make sure the trip was all I wanted and more. I would highly recommend her and her agency.
I want to thank you so much for taking such good care of me in Greece. You were always there and it was really nice to know that you were looking out for me. I so appreciate your kind attention.
I so enjoyed my time in Greece, it is a beautiful country. Thank you again for all of your kindness.
Our travel agent was absolutely the best! She fine tuned our itinerary for our trip to Greece until we arrived and everything she planned ran like clockwork. She checked in on us frequently and we were able to contact her at anytime for questions or advice. Our Greek vacation was truly a fabulous experience, from the hotels, to the transfers to the planned tours and activities, it was all superb! The hotels she chose had fantastic staff that we could rely on for additional advice and help whenever needed. I can't say enough nice things about this travel agent.
Irene from Dorkas Travel (Zicasso) was a fantastic help before the trip, and even more important, during our incredible stay in Greece. Very flexible and attentive to our needs preparing guiding us through taking the best choices on our multiple stops... and all that staying on a budget.


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December 10, 2010, 09:51 PM
Al Norris
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Location: Rupert, Idaho
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When Judge Gonzales made her preliminary ruling, some months ago, there was a ray of hope that she would be an actual impartial Judge.
With her ruling, published today, Judge Gonzales has reversed herself 180 degrees from that initial ruling. I can think of a lot of reasons why this might be so, and none of them are complimentary to her.
First, the Judge defines the "scope" of the right to permit handguns in the home and in the home, only.
Judge Gonzales opines that the ability to openly carry an unloaded handgun is protection enough for a citizen. The Judge does not touch on the issue of the CA Gunfree School Zones that make it a misdemeanor to possess within 1000 feet of a K-12 school (without a concealed permit - statutorily exempted). Therefore, unloaded open carry does not place a burden upon the right to carry and the inherent right to self defense.
While the Judge references Heller and McDonald, in that rational basis scrutiny and interest balancing were rejected by the Supreme Court, she then goes on to say that strict scrutiny is not warranted and therefore intermediate scrutiny will be used. Mincing around these words, the Judge then balances the reasonableness of the the County's methods of defining "good cause."
Judge Gonzales then irrationally conflates
concealed carry with
concealed carry and the County's obligation to protect the public from harm caused by guns.
Sorry, words fail me to write further.
See the docket for the case. Item #64 is the order
denying the plaintiffs motion for partial summary judgment and granting the defendants motion for summary judgment.
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RECIPES: Recipe Details
Cilantro Turkey Burger with Tzatziki Mayo and Tabbouleh
I love to make up recipes and thought up a cilantro turkey burger for my boyfriend when I thought of entering this contest. The whole combination just grew from there.
1.5 lb Ground Turkey
1 Cup Chopped Cilantro (including stalks for crunchy texture)
1 tsp minced Garlic
1 Tbsp Chopped Red Fresno Pepper (or milder alternative)
2 Tbsp finely chopped shallots (or any onion)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp Salt
Olive Oil for Brushing Patties
3/4 cup Kraft Mayo Mayonnaise
3/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
Dash of Lime Juice
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Cucumber
Pinch of Salt
1 Large Onion Chopped
1 Large Tomato Chopped
1 Cup Chopped Parsley
1 Cup Chopped Mint Leaves
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp Bulgur(Burghul) or Coarse Semolina (if available)
Vegetable Oil for brushing the grill
6 Whole Grain Buns of Choice
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
Sprigs of Coriander and Sliced Red Fresno Peppers to garnish
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
Mix together turkey, cilantro, garlic, chopped Fresno Pepper, shallots/onion, pepper and salt. Form 6 Patties and brush with olive oil. Set Aside.
Tzatziki Mayo:
Mix Mayo, Yogurt, Lime Juice, Chopped Cucumber and Salt together.
Mix together chopped onion, tomato, parsley and mint leaves. Add Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, salt and pepper and Bulgur or semolina (if available). Mix all ingredients well.
When the grill is ready, brush the grill rack with oil.Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, 8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Slice and brush the buns with olive oil and lightly toast on Grill.
Place patty on one half of burger. Spoon a helping of Tabbouleh onto the other half. Place a dollop of Tzatziki on the patty and garnish by placing a small sprig of coriander and two slices of Red Fresno Pepper on top.
Lamb can also be used instead of Turkey. Even though it's greasier it's great paired with the Tzatziki and tabbouleh.


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The visit of a West German teacher to a Jerusalem elementary classroom, which had been approved by the Israel Ministry of Education, evoked sharp exchanges today in a question and answer period in the Knesset, Israel's Parliament. It will be the subject of a full Knesset debate.
Mrs. Esther Naor, a Herut deputy, criticized the Education Ministry for approving the visit which, like other manifestations of Israel-West German cultural exchanges, she said contradicted efforts to increase awareness of Israeli youth of the Nazi holocaust which befell the Jewish people.
Education Minister Abba Eban replied that his Ministry acted on the matter of the visit within the general policy lines of the Israel Government regarding relations with West Germany. He suggested that any debate should be directed to this wider question. He added that the West German teacher had a known anti-Nazi past and that there was no reason to reject his request to visit the classrooms.
Mr. Eban's reply was interrupted by Herut and Communist deputies who in turn were shouted down by deputies from the Mapai bench. The proposal for a full debate was approved by a 28 to 22 vote.


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Rain delay for Rays-Twins
The Rays made the 45-minute trip down to Fort Myers with the understanding of a promising forecast, but as expected it has started to rain, and may do so heavily for an hour.
The Hammond Stadium PA announcer told fans they still expect to play the game at that point, but that remains to be seen depending on how long and how heavy the rain is.
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Make your birthday a vibrant chapter in your history book without bleeding your wallet dry. Plot a new adventure, round up the old gang to make new memories or find time for quiet reflection on the road ahead at destinations up in the hills or half a world away.
Birthday Reunion
You've made years of memories, so spend the day walking back in time with some of the people who helped make life what it is today. If you'd like to relive days when the gang made s'mores and jumped into the pond at summer camp, try a trip in the woods with group cabin rentals or pitching tents at your local national park.
There's likely a getaway in your neck of the woods that can accommodate reunion parties for all ages. In tiny Red Oak, Va., the CornerStone Farm bed-and-breakfast specializes in hosting a range of private events tailored to a variety of budgets including indoor or outdoor birthday parties. The resident animals mean kids can get pony rides and a petting zoo, and the farm can put together an elegant adult party as well.
When looking to bring together pals from distant corners of the country, from a 21st birthday celebration to a sweet 70th, consider the bargain hotel rates in the casino destinations of Atlantic City, Las Vegas or Reno. Tribal gaming resorts also have great deals close to home, with many of the amenities and glitz of their Vegas cousins.
Bureau of Land Management campgrounds range from free to cheap, and there are more than 400 sites across the country.
Relax and Reflect
If your birthday is the time to reflect on where you've been and ponder where you're going, do it on the road. Consider a road trip through the wide-open West with the brilliant sunrises and one-horse towns as your only companions.
Find an oasis of hiking, rafting and climbing at one of the less-traveled national parks such as Wrangell-St. Elias in Alaska, which Outside magazine notes is larger than Switzerland. Rent a Smoky Mountains cabin for a week or relax with the Pacific Ocean and the stately redwoods on Northern California's Mendocino coast.
A birthday road trip can be for all ages. The Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchise has dozens of locations throughout the country, and most of them offer birthday party packages that can include a Yogi Bear visit, cake and a toy.
Bucket-List Birthday
Finding something new and checking items off the list of things you've always wanted to do can be accomplished on any budget. Sit down and make a list of 10 places you want to explore over your next 10 birthdays, whether a souk in Morocco or Yellowstone National Park, and pick one off the list that fits your available time and how much you want to spend.
If international travel is in your budget, consider a location where turning a specific age has special meaning, such as the 15th birthday for girls in Latin America, the 18th birthday "coming out" for females in the Philippines or the 21st "crown" birthday in the Netherlands.
Even if something as exotic as an African safari is out of your price range, a must-do trip can be as all-American as retracing old Route 66. If taking a travel partner or your whole family, it's still possible to combine things you've always wanted to do with activities they'd enjoy as well. For example, an antiquing trip along New Hampshire's Route 4 -- a legendary trail with stops in the White Mountains, Concord, Portsmouth, the lakes region and the coast -- could culminate in a family vacation at Lake Winnipesaukee.
Daring Birthday Escapes
Throw caution to the wind, jump out of an airplane or simply spin the globe and plunk your finger on a random country. This sort of escape can be pricey if you want to race a car at the Dubai Autodrome or take a helicopter tour to active volcanoes on Reunion Island, Vanuatu or Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland. But an off-the-charts birthday experience can be had at international destinations that aren't too expensive, from visiting tigers in Bangladesh to bungee jumping in Uganda. Join other mountain bikers with a reputable tour company as your guide on a descent of 15,000 feet on North Yungas Road, commonly known as the "Death Road," in Bolivia, with precarious drops and a lush rain forest setting.
Sign up with airline and hotel customer loyalty programs in advance to take advantage of discounts around your birthday. For example, Ukraine international Airlines gives a 20 percent fare discount for you and up to five traveling companions within one month of your birthday, while Delta offers birthday bonus miles and a vacation package discount.
Pick a destination that may be known more for its lore or colorful history than plush tourist accommodations. Just be sure to check with the State Department before booking a ticket to an exotic locale to ensure there are no travel warnings in effect.
Check the exchange rates when you're planning international travel to find dollar-stretching destinations.


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I've been with my boyfriend for two-and-a-half years. We met at college, and when I moved back home to SF, he followed. I graduated and got a good job, and he took a break from school and hasn't gone back. He's always been a little lost, and I've always felt the need to guide him. His dad left when he was little, and his family is across the country. Basically, I am his life. Lately we clash about everything. He doesn't like how I take things lightly in an effort to be more positive. He nitpicks constantly. Our good days are beyond perfect, but our bad days are getting more frequent. Has our relationship run its course, or do we just need time to fix it? I love him, but I don't know what to do. I want someone who will go out and on vacations with me, and he wants to stay at home and seems to have no drive.
He Said: Your fights sound more like chatter that's masking something neither of you wants to say out loud: You've got your life together, and he doesn't. Encourage him to get back into school. Being in a structured environment around other students, many of whom have a plan, may inspire him to develop one himself. It also may help him make some friends of his own. The longer he delays getting back to school or otherwise moving his life forward, the wider the gulf between you will grow.
Also consider your part in this: Some of us are attracted to partners who can help us, and others are attracted to partners we can help. It's a workable arrangement until one party decides to change. If you've been encouraging him to depend on you, don't just toss the crutches out, but give him notice that he needs to find his own legs.
She Said: Your relationship cannot continue like this. Unless you're a complete martyr, you can't honestly feel romantic love for someone so childlike and dependent. He needs school, friends, and a job—stat. He also needs daily exercise and possibly (if he can't manage these basics) therapy or medication. If he really depends on your guidance, then steadfastly urge him to create his own life, and if he doesn't act within a short amount of time, put him on a plane back East. Otherwise, he's going to drag you down with him. One person cannot be another person's life. It just doesn't work.
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SEO is now a very lucrative career. There aren't colleges that teach you about SEO, First-hand-Experience and knowledge are all you need. In this post, I am going to mention 5 books that will definitely improve your SEO skills.
Search Engine Optimization All-in-One for Dummies
This book is for those who are new to Internet Marketing, Here the Author explains how Search Engines work, the keyword strategies you need to know, finding out your competitors, SEO web design and linking. It's available for $27.00 at Amazon. Buy SEO All Dummies on Amazon and Read it on Google Books
The Art of SEO: Mastering Search Engine Optimization
This book can also read by amateur SEO enthusiasts, the author explains from the basics of SEO and slowly goes deep into the topic. The author talks extensively about creating an SEO friendly website. It is a must read to develop your SEO skills. It costs around $39.00 and is available at Amazon. Buy this book Art of SEO: Mastering Search Engine Optimization at Amazon.
Building Findable Websites: Web Standards, SEO and Beyond
The author goes beyond SEO and uses the word 'Findability'. This book is for those who already know the basics and are looking for something advanced to hone their SEO skills. It is priced at $30.00. Buy Building Findable Websites: Web Standards, SEO and Beyond Book at Amazon
Inbound Marketing: Get found using Google, Social Media and Blogs
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Search Engine Optimization: An Hour a Day
This book is again one of those for the amateurs, as the title suggests the author tells you that an hour a day can make you famous online. This books is for armchair readingl and will definitely provide you a good introduction. It is priced at $20.00. Buy at Amazon
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Harvard Business School names first Blavatnik fellows in life sciences entrepreneurship
Harvard Business School said Tuesday that it has named its first class of Blavatnik Fellows in Life Science Entrepreneurship – five outstanding HBS alumni who graduated from the school no more than seven years ago who will work with inventors from Harvard University's research laboratories to promote the commercialization of important life science-oriented technologies.
The Blavatnik Fellowship Program was created last spring as part of a $50 million gift to Harvard University from the Blavatnik Family Foundation, which is headed by Len Blavatnik (MBA 1989), Harvard Business School, or HBS, said.
Working with the Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator, which supports early stage, highly promising technologies, the program at HBS seeks to expedite the development of basic science discoveries into transformative technologies in the life sciences, including therapies, vaccines, diagnostics, devices, and digital technologies in biomedicine.
The Blavatnik Fellows Program is directed by Vicki Sato, former president of Vertex Pharmaceuticals and now professor of management practice at Harvard Business School and professor of the practice in Harvard University's Department of Molecular and Cell Biology.
"Harvard Business School has a long history of educating leaders who make a difference in organizations around the world,'' Sato said in a statement. "The Blavatnik Family Foundation's establishment of this fellowship enables an extraordinary group of Harvard MBA graduates to nurture new technological innovations and take on leadership roles in new ventures specializing in research and development in the life sciences.''
The plan is to admit from three to seven exceptional individuals each year through a competitive application process.
The 2013-14 Blavatnik Fellows are Ross Leimberg (MBA 2012); Daniel Oliver (MBA 2013); Steven Porter, MD, (MBA 2011); John Strenkowski (MBA 2009); and Ridhi Tariyal (MBA 2009), HBS said. Biographies of the fellows are included in the HBS press release.
According to that release, Blavatnik Fellows receive "a $95,000 stipend for a 12-month period, as well as additional funding for activities such as due diligence, market research, licensing options, and other relevant tasks necessary for working with inventors and Harvard University's Office of Technology Development to determine the best route for the commercialization of a product.''


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Red River Boat Ramps Closed
Weekend rain in the Red River watershed is causing the river's level to rise.
That's prompted the Red River Waterway Commission to temporarily close the four public boat launches here in northwest Louisiana. The Teague Parkway, Stoner Avenue, North Caddo/Bossier, and Bishop Point boat launches will remain closed until water levels drop and the commission determines that they're safe to use again. The closings do not effect private marinas.


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Thoughts on home based FFLs
As the title states what are your thoughts on home based FFLs? If you called a number or emailed a business and found out the business was home based Would you go or find a different dealer? It seems I have scared off a few people and I'm considering not mentioning it when I receive emails or calls.
I would not have a problem dealing with a home based business.
I prefer them because I order most of the guns I purchase.
Do you have a set up like that? Or do you actually have to go inside your home?
I have a walk out basement that customers go through. Problem is as soon as I say home based I get no response so I'm thinking I won't say anything unless asked.
The primary LGS that I deal with is in a renovated barn on the family game farm. Gun shop, archery shop, gunsmith, target ranges,and taxidermy all in one building, and if I call the house they will go to the shop and let me in to get what I need. I have no problem with home based shops, I run one myself. For fifteen years I have run a auto and MC\ATV\ snowmachine repair shop. And yes, being home based I have had potential clients choose to go elswhere in the past. On the other hand, the customers I have are loyal and more than one has said "Hey, ya gotta start somewhere." Don't take it personal, some people just don't understand that you can get better service and deals from smaller shops, others do.
i think it depends on the level of professionalism that the home based FFL operates under. i got shunned by a few several years ago, when i was trying to buy another AR. the several that i tried to contact by phone and email never would return my phone calls or emails. how can someone expect to sell something when they don't return messages left about a potential sale? now would this make me not want to do business with a home based FFL? depends on how he conducts his business. if he returned my calls and acted as if he wanted my business, possibly. never returning my phone calls or emails, well he just lost my business and i would go elsewhere.
one of my new co-workers operates a home based FFL business. after working with him for the last few weeks, and getting to know him, i would definately consider doing business with him. i understand that some home based FFL dealers are hard working people who have a passion for guns, but also have bills to pay and work a full time job to support there families. so in a nutshell, a home based FFL dealer would not be a deal breaker for me, it would all depend on how he conducts his business.
I do not have a problem with a home based FFL.
But research is needed. Some are more helpful than the "Chain sports store" when it comes down to answering questions and such.
Some are no good.
It depends on the dealer. If they know their business that is what matters. I would rather deal with a real gun guy or gal than to go to a big box store with a bunch of convenience store type of employees. I get disapointed quick when I have to explain how a gun works or the history of a relic to the person trying to sell it to me. No one likes incompetence.
I would not have a problem if it was a reputable dealer, low overhead. I went to one that has a nice shop and gun range with reloading supplies in nice clean looking enclosed garage. He also taught law enforcement training and cc also his wife teaches defense courses for women. Very nice and knowledgeable guy.
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Amerikick's black-belt instructors lead kickboxing classes for teens and adults. Alternatively, instructors lead MMA classes that fuse elements from kickboxing, judo, pummeling, and grappling to create fighters well versed in stand-up skills, takedowns, controlling techniques, and submission fighting. The self-defense program, designed for teens or adults, combines techniques from kenpo karate, jujitsu, boxing, kickboxing, weapons defense, eskrima, and bando. To see a class schedule, click here.
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Youngsters will be following the Yellow Brick Road at a forthcoming production of The Wizard of Oz.
The cast of youngsters aged from six to 17 from Chippenham Hi-lights have been rehearsing for eight months with producer Verina Vanzillotti, who has been with the group for 41 years.
She said: "Usually we have a number of adults in the cast but this year the only grown-up is Deborah Avery as the wizard.
"It is a very young cast but they are all very enthusiastic and I am confident they are going to do really well. The shows teach them an awful lot, such as confidence and how to work in a team."
Tickets are on sale for the performance at the Neeld Hall, Chippenham, from January 26 to February 2.
Call (01249) 448054 to book tickets at £8.50 for adults and £5.50 for children.


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French Quarter Bar & Grill in Pompano: Not Quite New Orleans, Poor Boy
If you've ever had a poor boy in New Orleans, you know that it's not the freshly fried seafood that makes the sandwich. That honor goes to the flaky, airy bread shipped around the Crescent City by the G.H. Leidenheimer Baking Co. It should come as no surprise, then, that the catfish poor boy at the new French Quarter Bar & Grill in Pompano is missing something: namely, a quality piece of bread to hold its thin-sliced curls of cornmeal-battered catfish together. In most other ventures, though, French Quarter gets the spirit of the Crescent City right. You can sit outside on the patio and listen to live music almost every night of the week, drinking pints of Abita Amber and slurping down Gulf oysters by the dozen, either raw, Rockefeller, or "black and blue" (that's smothered in blue cheese and broiled). There's also thick seafood gumbo, jambalaya, muffulettas, and crawfish when they're in season. And although it ain't exactly Bourbon Street, the place does have a certain boozy charm.
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New York City 7-Eleven has selected Quality Sign Co., a national sign engineering and manufacturing company based in Jacksonville, Fla., to create signage for the chain's new stores across the country. Quality Sign Co. will provide exterior double-faced pylon signs and wall signage, all lit exclusively with LED technology.
The use of LED lights will provide 7-Eleven stores with significant reductions in carbon footprint, estimated energy savings between 60% and 80%, an average one-year return on investment and minimized service requirements over the life of their signs.
In addition to the environmentally friendly LED lights used in the 7-Eleven signage, the signs will feature eco-friendly, low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint, with the safest VOC levels available.
Quality Sign Co. is the only sign manufacturer in the country currently creating double-faced, LED illuminated pylon signs using new lighting technology from GE.


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(CBS/AP) NEW YORK - A tour bus driver was acquitted Friday of manslaughter and negligent homicide in a crash last year that killed 15 people on their way from a Connecticut casino to New York City.
Ophadell Williams was found guilty on one count of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was sentenced to 30 days in prison and ordered to pay a fee of $500.
During the trial, prosecutors said Williams was all but asleep at the wheel at the time of the March 12, 2011 crash.
Williams argued that he had been awake and alert, and said the crash was not the result of reckless behavior or extreme exhaustion. He said a tractor-trailer cut him off, causing him to swerve and hit a guardrail. But investigators could find no indication that had occurred.
His lawyer had said he was wracked with guilt over the crash - but not guilty of manslaughter.
"It happened as a motor vehicle accident, not as some crime," said Williams' lawyer, Patrick Bruno. "He tried to avoid tragedy, and tragedy occurred."
Florence Wong, who lost her father, 76-year-old Don Lee, told reporters that she still believes Williams is responsible for the lives lost in the accident.
"I do not agree with the jury, but I respect their decision because they did look at the evidence and they came out with a verdict," she said.
The crash happened on Interstate 95 at daybreak as Williams was ferrying a busload of gamblers back to Manhattan's Chinatown from the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Conn. The bus crashed just feet from a road sign that read: "Welcome to the Bronx."
The bus struck a guard rail, toppled over and hit a signpost that tore open the vehicle's top before it skidded to a stop.
The victims were mostly Chinese men and women over the age of 40 who were regulars at casinos. About half died. The others were injured.
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While searching for her true self and for the way to meet the needs of her personal sense of spirituality, an orphaned teenaged girl joins a Shaker community in mid-nineteenth century New England and learns about a new religion called Mormonism.
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