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|Can Dallas survive without Larry Hagman? That journey begins now
The episode (on TNT and Bravo in Canada at 9 p.m. ET) reunites some former cast members, including Ken Kercheval and Charlene Tilton, as friends and family gather to pay respects to Larry Hagman's ultimate oil man, J.R. Ewing. Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray are there, too, as are real life Dallas movers and shakers Jerry Jones and Mark Cuban.
Hagman's death at 81 was written into the series by having J.R. take one more bullet, this time fatal. The actor died five days after shooting his final scenes. Monday night's opening credit sequence will offer a variation on the usual theme song.
Below is an earlier post written shortly after news broke that Hagman had passed away.
It was just about a year ago, in January of 2012, when Larry Hagman faced television critics as a group for the final time. The TV icon passed away Friday at 81 of complications from cancer.
He was battered but unbowed, thin from the cancer treatments he had endured as well as other serious ailments. Inside it was the same old Larry, however, feisty and fun as ever.
Hagman sat after the
Dallas press conference and handled questions the way J.R. used to handle rivals in
the oil business. This was especially true afterwards in the press scrum. Hagman sat and his large Stetson helped keep reporters at least a brim-length away. You could tell by the glint in his eye that he was energized by the attention, which must have been a sweet reminder of the rock star-like frenzy surrounding those early Dallas years.
"Being King is nice," he mused about those days. "We were living like stars in the '20s. Get a good seat anywhere--and still can."
So you couldn't blame Hagman coming back for one last ride, even at 80 and in poor health. There were questions about the rigours of shooting a television series. Hagman said he was on a civilized schedule of just mornings or afternoons. No more 14 hour days for him.
The native Texan has seen his share of doctors. A notorious drinker, he survived a liver transplant when he was 65. "That was scary," he says. In the year leading up to the new Dallas launch he had undergone treatment for Stage Two throat cancer. "It makes you appreciate life," he says, "and take it easy and don't get too involved with the future."
Linda Grey, who co-starred with Hagman on both the old and new Dallas, had talked her friend into adopting a vegetarian regime after his liver surgery, something he embraced with a diet of spinach, cucumbers and garlic.
Texas oil man
J.R. ever go Vegan, he was asked. "If there was any money in it," shot back
Getting back into character was "like getting into an old pair of slippers," he said. J.R. is such an iconic TV character, he figured, because "everybody's got a jerk like this in their family. A father or brother or uncle or cousin—that's what makes him so appealing, they can hate him because they know who he is."
Just don't call J.R. one of the one percenters. Aware of the backlash against the rich in
Hagman—a passionate Democrat--saw J.R. more as a "wildcatter. He's not one of
these corporate guys, he's a guy who goes out and does it for himself."
|Eden and Hagman in Gene Trindl's TV Guide shot
Hagman says
Dallas rescued him from a low point in his career. A comedy star with Barbara Eden on I Dream of
Jeannie in the late '60s, offers had dried up for the one time Broadway player
by the mid-'70s.
He recalls getting two scripts: one was to play a high school gym teacher on The Waverly Wonders and the other was for
Hagman's wife of 58 years, Maj, started reading the
Dallas script. "After five minutes she said, 'Larry, this is the show—there's not one
redeeming character.'"
Waverly, which eventually starred Joe Namath, lasted one month on NBC.
Dallas lasted 14
In order to return for that cliffhanger, Hagman famously held out for a big pay raise, earning a reported $100,000 a week, making him the highest paid actor on television at that time.
Asked during the press conference if he ever thinks about how he helped inflate today's big TV salaries, Hagman nodded in agreement and said, "I think everybody on Friends owes me at least 10 percent."
The truth is Dallas was a bigger hit than Friends, especially around the world. "There was no way of knowing how big it would become," he says looking back. "And if you think it was big inAsked if he remembered why, Hagman shot this reporter his best J.R. look. "You know the French for gosh sakes—who knows?"
you should go to Europe. You know,
they banned us in France."
Hagman made several appearances at press tours over the years. Not too long ago he was there to promote an appearance on Nip/Tuck. He played a patient there to have his testicles surgically enlarged. Hagman grinned from ear-to-ear during that session. Eight years ago, he and his wife Maj made the trip back to the Century Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills just to attend the 20th anniversary of the TCA Awards. Classy.
I asked him at that time about the legendary press tour party at Hagman's house in the late '70s. That was before my time on the TV beat, but I never tired of hearing about from press cats who were there. (Read Jim Bawden's lively account here,)
Hagman threw his doors open to critics a second time, in 1984. That one is covered here by Dallas-based critic Ed Bark.)
"I have a very good memory of that," Hagman told me. "Somebody left the gate open and three thousand people came in. I think there's still a lawsuit going on."
It was another time, back when network TV was at its uncontested peak, and Larry Hagman was King. Condolences to his family and friends. The second season of Dallas premieres in January on TNT, with Hagman reportedly in about six episodes. Don't watch with sadness; think instead of that grin and that glint. Hagman had the last laugh, well paid right up until the very end.


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CARMEN by Georges Bizet
AMADIGI DI GAULA by Georg Friedrich Händel (North American Premiere)
A Double Bill of Three One Act Operas:
GIANNI SCHICCHI by Giacomo Puccini
THE BREASTS OF TIRESIAS (LES MAMELLES DE TIRESIAS) by Francis Poulenc
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS (DIE SIEBEN TODSÜNDEN) by Kurt Weill
Denver, Colo. - General/Artistic Director Pelham G. Pearce announces Central City Opera's (CCO) 2011 Festival, running June 25 - Aug. 7, featuring a wide range of selections with something for everyone. The 2011 Festival will feature a new production of Bizet's Carmen,directed by Metropolitan Opera choreographer Daniel Pelzig, the first fully-staged production in North America of Händel's Amadigi di Gaula, and a double bill of three one act operas: Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, The Breasts of Tiresias (Les Mamelles de Tiresias) by Poulenc and Weill's The Seven Deadly Sins (Die sieben Todsünden).
"In addition to our slate of operas for 2011, CCO is presenting new innovative initiatives that will engage a broader and younger audience, provide performances outside of Central City and 'festivalize' the Festival this summer," explains Central City Opera General/Artistic Director Pelham G. Pearce. "We will be including numerous opportunities for entertainment in various venues in the city. Attendees will find many exciting changes and enhancement to their Central City experience."
The 2011 Festival opens with Georges Bizet's famous story of love, jealousy, and murder, Carmen. Set in Seville, Spain, the story follows the romance of the beautiful gypsy, Carmen, and Corporal Don José. After their relationship leads him to reject his former love, commit mutiny against a superior officer and join a gang of smugglers, José's jealousy turns to murder when Carmen leaves him for a bullfighter. Much more tragic than any opera Bizet's audiences were used to and a departure from the tradition of Opéra Comique, critics denounced Bizet's opera as immoral even before it was first performed in Paris in 1875. Carmen grew in popularity after its premiere and is today one of the most beloved and frequently performed operas of all time. Daniel Pelzig, choreographer of CCO's West Side Story in 2008, will direct Carmen. Having worked often with companies across the country such as the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera and Houston Grand Opera, Mr. Pelzig is also a director at ABC television and for theatre companies on Broadway. He recently choreographed 33 Variations at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre and A Year with Frog and Toad at the Cort Theatre. With a repertoire encompassing a wide variety of symphonic works and nearly 60 operas, American maestro Timothy Myers returns to Central City Opera to conduct Carmen. Considered one of the most riveting and significant young artists performing today, mezzo-soprano Kirstin Chávez, who made her CCO debut as Desideria in the 2007 production of The Saint of Bleecker Street, returns to perform the title role of Carmen. Tenor Jonathan Burton makes his Central City Opera debut as Carmen's self-destructive and obsessive love interest Don José. Baritone Gustavo Ahualli takes on the role of Escamillo and Soprano Elizabeth Caballero is village maiden, Micaëla, both making their Central City Opera debuts. Carmen will be performed in French with English supertitles.
Central City Opera's second offering in the 2011 Festival is Händel's Baroque opera, Amadigi di Gaula, with a libretto by an unknown author.The "knight in shining armor" tale is based on the book Amadis de Gaula by Antoine Houdar de la Motte. It follows Amadigi, a Paladin (warrior of Charlemagne's court) and Dardano, Prince of Thrace, who are both in love with the beautiful Oriana, daughter of the King of the Fortune Islands. Oriana prefers Amadigi, as does the sorceress Melissa. Considered one of Händel's "magic" operas, Melissa fights for Amadigi's love through the use of sorcery and potions, but true love prevails in the end. The opera was well received when it premiered at the King's Theatre in London in 1715, but then fell into neglect until the mid-1900s. Central City Opera's new production will be the North American premiere of the first fully-staged version of Amadigi di Gaula with direction by British stage director Alessandro Talevi, who makes his U.S. debut with the production. A prize-winning finalist at the 2007 European Opera-Directing Prize in Wiesbaden, Mr. Talevi was also the co-founder and artistic director of Independent Opera at Sadler's Wells in London, producing acclaimed stagings of works such as Debussy's Pelléas et Melisande and Händel's Orlando. Other recent successes have included The Turn of the Screw for Opera North in Leeds, La Cenerentola for Malmö Opera in Sweden, and several productions at the major London conservatories. British maestro Matthew Halls, who made his CCO debut with 2009's Rinaldoand conducted2010's Madama Butterfly, will return to conduct Amadigi di Gaula. Recently, Mr. Halls assumed the position of Artistic Director for the newly formed Retrospect Ensemble based in the U.K. Following their successful May 2009 inaugural performance at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, the Ensemble already boasts a new annual season at the prestigious Wigmore Hall in London, and tours to Korea, Israel, Portugal and Switzerland. In March 2012, Mr. Halls will be taking Central City Opera's production of Amadigi di Gaula to Wigmore Hall in London. Earlier this year, Mr. Halls debuted with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra conducting Vivaldi's Four Seasons. He has also worked extensively with many of Europe's opera houses including The Netherlands Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Komische Oper Berlin, as well as at venues such as The Megaron, Athens, Lincoln Center, New York and Wiener Festwochen. South African countertenor Christopher Ainslie makes his U.S. and CCO debut in the title role of Amadigi. Having rapidly established himself amongst the leaders in his voice type, he has appeared twice at London's Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, at the Glyndebourne Festival, Opera de Lyon, Drottningholm Palace Theatre, and the Göttingen Händel Festival. Soprano Katherine Manley also makes her U.S. stage and CCO debut as the female love interest, Oriana, and she is joined by countertenor David Trudgen whomakes his CCO debut as Dardano, Prince of Thrace. Soprano Kathleen Kim returns to play the evil sorceress Melissa, following her CCO debut as Armida in 2009's Rinaldo. Amadigi di Gaula will be performed in Italian with English supertitles.
As its final presentation in 2011, Central City Opera will produce three one act operas: Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, The Breasts of Tiresias (Les Mamelles de Tiresias) by Poulenc and Weill's The Seven Deadly Sins (Die sieben Todsünden). These three productions will be presented as alternating double bills (two shows per evening).
For the first time at Central City Opera, audiences will be given the option of purchasing one, two or three of these one acts, so they can stay for just part of the evening or attend on multiple nights for more flexibility. The director of last summer's Three Decembers, Ken Cazan returns to CCO to direct the three one acts after his other recent credits with CCO of A Little Night Music in 2009 and the sold-out West Side Story in 2008. The resident stage director for the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, Mr. Cazan is one of America's most sought-after directors, having staged more than 100 productions for more than 40 opera companies.
Celebrating his 20th Festival with the company in 2011, CCO Music Director John Baril will serve as conductor, having led a wide range of productions during his tenure with the company, including 2010's performances of Three Decembers. After recently making his Nashville Opera debut conducting Don Giovanni, Mr. Baril also led the young artist performance of The Barber of Seville for Opera Colorado in February 2010 and made his Opera Delaware debut in May 2010 conducting Tosca. He will make his official Opera Colorado conducting debut in February of 2012 leading Le Nozze di Figaro.
Puccini's Gianni Schicchi is a comedic one act opera with an Italian libretto by Giovacchino Forzano, based on a story referred to in Dante's Divine Comedy. The story, set in Florence, Italy, follows the family of Buoso Donati, an extremely wealthy man who dies and leaves his fortune to the local monks. The family begs the cunning Gianni Schicchi to help them procure Donati's fortune, and hijinks ensue. Best known for the soprano aria, "O mio babbino caro (Oh, my dear Papa)," the opera is the third portion of Puccini's trilogy of one act operas, Il trittico. A 2010 Grammy winner, baritone Daniel Belcher returns to Central City Opera as the sly and clever Gianni Schicchi. Soprano Joanna Mongiardo returns as Lauretta after making her Central City Opera debut in 2006 as Baby Doe in The Ballad of Baby Doe and returning last summer as Eurydice in Orpheus in the Underworld. In the 2011/2012 season, Ms. Mongiardo will join the roster of the Metropolitan Opera for their production of Manon. Mezzo-soprano Peabody Southwell makes her debut with Central City Opera as Zita, and rising young tenor star, Norman Reinhardt, makes his debut with CCO as Rinuccio. Gianni Schicchi will be performed in Italian with English supertitles.
The Breasts of Tiresias (Les Mamelles de Tiresias), by Francis Poulenc, is a surrealist opéra bouffe (comic opera). Based on a play of the same name by Guillaume Apollinaire, the opera is set in the imaginary town of Zanzibar, near Monte Carlo. It follows the story of Thérèse, who tires of her life as a submissive woman and becomes the male Tirésias when her breasts turn in to balloons and float away. She then tries to conquer the world as General Tiresias; meanwhile her husband finds a way to bear children without women. The Breasts of Tiresias first premiered at the Opéra Comique in 1947. The comic opera was a much-needed relief for Parisians in the midst of war. Baritone Robert Gardner returns to Central City Opera in the role of Le Directeur. Soprano Joanna Mongiardo, who also will play the role of Lauretta inGianni Schicchi, plays the title role of Thèrése. Also starring as Gianni in Gianni Schicchi, baritone Daniel Belcher will sing the role of Le Mari, the husband. The Breasts of Tiresias (Les Mamelles de Tiresias) will be performed in French with English supertitles.
Kurt Weill's The Seven Deadly Sins (Die sieben Todsünden) is a satirical ballet chante, or "sung ballet," in seven scenes. It was the last collaboration between Weill and Bertolt Brecht, who wrote the libretto. It follows the story of Anna and her split personalities, the singer (Anna I), and a dancer (Anna II). Anna travels to seven cities, running into a sin in each city, as she searches for money to build a home for her family. The opera was first performed in 1933 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris, and was directed, produced, and choreographed by George Balanchine. Mezzo-soprano Peabody Southwell performs the role of Anna I, Sarah Tallman performs the dancing role of Anna II, tenor Norman Reinhardt plays the role of the Father, or Tenor I, and tenor Philippe Pierce plays Tenor II, or Brother. Baritone Robert Gardner plays the role of Baritone, or Brother, and bass Andrew Harris plays the role of Bass, or Mother. Returning members, both Mr. Pierce and Mr. Harris are 2011 Apprentice Artists in CCO's Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program.
2011 Festival Tickets on Sale Now!
Running June 25 to Aug. 7, the Festival offers a wide range of selections with something for everyone, including a new production of Bizet's Carmen; the first fully-staged production in North America of Händel's Amadigi di Gaula; and a double bill of three one act operas: Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, The Breasts of Tiresias by Poulenc and Weill's The Seven Deadly Sins. 2011 Festival subscriptions, starting at just $42, are on sale now and include Carmen, Amadigi di Gaula and two of the one-acts. Packages are also available to see all five shows this summer. Those who subscribe before May 2nd will receive a 30% discount off of regular single ticket prices. Single tickets, starting at $20, and tickets for individual one-act performances starting at just $10, are also on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets for 2011, visit www.centralcityopera.org or call 303-292-6700.
Central City Opera's 2011 Festival sponsors include the CCOHA Endowment Fund, Lanny and Sharon Martin, Avenir Foundation, 5280, 9News, The Denver Post Community, and the Citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
Celebrating its 79th year, Central City Opera is the nation's fifth-oldest opera company, located just 35 miles west of Denver in one of Colorado's official National Landmark Historic Districts. The company continues to present artistically excellent professional opera in its annual summer festival; to offer career-entry training to young singers; to produce education and community service programs; and to preserve and maintain the Opera House and 30 other Victorian-era properties.


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Prepping Pride
Capital Pride set to reveal 2011 theme, introduce organizers and ask for volunteers at kick-off event
by Yusef Najafi
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Planning has already started for the 36th annual Capital Pride, returning to Washington June 2-12. And on Thursday, Jan. 20, organizers hope to begin solidifying those plans with an official kick-off meeting, says Scott Lusk, Capital Pride communications director.
''This is where people can come and meet the organizers and also learn how they can volunteer,'' he says. ''We'll also talk about the theme of Pride. We'll unveil that. Then the committee chairs will introduce themselves, and people can learn if there's something they would like to become involved in this year.''
Lusk says it will be a feat putting together an event even bigger than last year's, which attracted more than 250,000 people and featured recently out country singer Chely Wright. But, he says, it's possible.
''I think every year Pride keeps getting better and better because the LGBT community in D.C. continues to grow and be more and more proud and participate more and more,'' Lusk says. ''It's significant that it's the 36th year, because it shows not only that D.C. is a very friendly town, but also that we have an LGBT population that is continuing to grow.''
Capital Pride's official kick-off meeting, Jan. 20, runs 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Center, 1318 U St. NW. capitalpride.org.


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Sophie Harris's Picks:
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Summer Guide 2012: The Illinois State Fair in Springfield
Where can you find country star Miranda Lambert, a 130-foot-long banana-yellow slide and some of the best French fries you've ever tasted? Why at the 2012 Illinois State Fair, of course! The State Fair runs from this Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 19, at the fairgrounds in Springfield, about a 3 1/2 hour drive from Geneva. If you want to extend your trip a bit, check out our guide to a family-friendly Springfield getaway.
As a Springfield native and devoted fair-goer, I can assure you that any day is a good day for the fair. Cooler days are better, though, and if you can manage to visit on a weekday, you'll find it to be less crowded.
Make sure to take a good look at the schedule of events for the day of your visit and also to surf around the State Fair's website, especially the tabs called "Rides & Attractions" and "Concerts & Entertainment."
There are all sorts of fun, only-at-a-fair events, such as the High Dive Show, a sheep shearing contest, a diaper derby and a contest for the longest ponytail. But you'll need to do a bit of scheduling to be at the right place at the right time. Don't worry: This isn't Disney World. It doesn't take that long to get from one end of the fair to another, but planning ahead -- and enjoying the fair in zones before moving onto the next area -- will make for a happier family. Here's a link to a printable fairgrounds map that will help you get orientated before you even arrive.
*The Big Picture: If you want to get a nice overview of the fair, you can hop on a tractor-pulled tram through the streets or on the "Sky Glide" overhead. These are great options at the beginning of your stay or when you just need to rest your tootsies.
*The Dairy Building: This is where the famous Butter Cow resides during the fair, inside a refrigerated class case. It takes about 500 pounds of unsalted butter to sculpt the cow, which has been a tradition since the 1920s. You can also buy ice cream cones in the Dairy Building, as well as delicious cream puffs.
*Milk a Cow: Your kids can milk a cow in the 25/Q Series Barn from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day and then get a coupon for a free bottle of milk. My daughter loved this last year.
* Farmer's Little Helpers and the Kids Ag-tivity Tent: This is a free, interactive area for children, where kids can "raise" farm animals, tend to crops, take their harvest to market and earn money to turn in at the store. At the tend, children can ride toy tractors, watch baby chicks, play games and dig through containers with corn and soybeans. I think my then nearly 3-year-old daughter liked this spot as much as anything last year.
*Fair Food: You just have to eat French fries from Culler's French Fry stands. In the past, they've had two locations -- on the east side of Grandstand Avenue and on the west side of Main Street, in front of Exposition Hall. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you can't find one. The fries are just delicious, served piping hot, in a paper cone. They're best, in my opinion, with a healthy sprinkle of salt and a dousing of vinegar. Otherwise, I'll leave the choice of your fair food up to you. But note that if you're looking for a bit more "upscale" experience, some of the better food vendors have their own seating areas. Ethnic Village, near the main gate, also offers surprisingly tasty servings of Cuban, Filipino, Greek, Jamaican and Cajun cuisine.
*The Illinois Fire Museum and Services Tent: Here your kids can climb on a fire engine, dress up in firefighter gear, check out antique fire service memorabilia and practice their skills with a working fire extinguisher. It's located at Main and Central and open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Agrarian Life: Make sure to wander around the barns, allowing your children to see the horses, cows, sheep and pigs up close. When I was young, I was certainly intrigued by the animals -- but even more so by the farm kids who traveled to the fair to show their animals in the livestock shows. Some of them slept in the barns on cots just feet from their animals, and I think many still do.
*Midway Rides: The Midway is the carnival part of the fair, full of spinning rides and crane games and aimless teenagers. Honestly, I could take it or leave it -- but maybe that's because my mom scared me into thinking these rides were just going to collapse at ANY MINUTE. (I think she was just trying to save money.) Adventure Village has rides for young kids and is located near the main gate, by the Giant Slide, a 40-foot-tall, 130-foot-long yellow fixture since 1968. The Giant Slide, by the way, is something you should consider riding down together as a family, if your kids are big enough. It has the potential to be a silly, sweet memory for all of you.
When you do look at the schedule and see what catches your eye, try to plan some times to get out of the sun and sit down.
* The Illinois Building/Senior Center can be a good spot to plan a rest, since it is air conditioned and has a theater where gymnastics teams, bands, choirs and dance studios perform. This building is also where the Illinois State Beekeepers Association sells small cups of delicious honey ice cream -- made from honey from Illinois beehives -- and exhibits an actual beehive.
* Another fun, restful activity you can do is watch harness racing from the shade of the Grandstand. (Free to get in, although you can bet on the races.)
* Kids Korner probably won't allow for much sitting down, but it will likely make your kids happy. It's open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily inside the Emmerson Building's south wing. The entertainment here includes face painting, a mural your kids can color on, a play area for tots, a puppet show, a magic show, a storyteller, marionettes, a clown and various musical acts. This is also a great place to change your child's diaper – there are a number of changing tables. Kids Korner also has a couple of of spots blocked off with screens, furnished with a glider, for breastfeeding moms
* If you're looking for a restroom, the nicest ones historically at the fair are located in the Exhibition Building, which otherwise is mostly filled with lots of cooking and cleaning supplies for sale, the kind you see advertised on late night infomercials.
* There are 12 free entertainment stages throughout the fair, although several of them are located in beer tents. The Grandstand will feature entertainment each night, too, but the Grandstand concerts require tickets ranging in price from $20 to $45. Probably the "hottest" act this year is Miranda Lambert with Pistol Annies on Saturday, Aug. 18. Other Grandstand acts include Demi Lovato with Hot Chelle Rae on Saturday, Aug. 11; Train with Mat Kearney and Andy Grammer on Wednesday, Aug. 15; Cheap Trick with Night Ranger, Blue Oyster Cult and the Georgia Satellites on Friday, Aug. 17 and the Steve Miller Band on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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A Boone County woman has been sentenced to life in prison with the chance for parole for killing a 71-year-old man in a drug-fueled scheme.
Media outlets report Maura Perry, 22, of Hamlin was sentenced Thursday in Boone County Circuit Court for a first-degree murder conviction.
Perry pleaded guilty last month in the September 2012 shooting death of Jimmie Cooper of Peytona.
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and then wrapped the moss in bubble wrap to hold it in place and insulate the exposed wood against the elements.
The sharp cuts I made with the pruning knife along the outer bark months ago are beginning to callous along the inner wood. Even the large sections of exposed tissues show no signs of rot. I may re-wrap some of the larger portions of exposed tissue, leaving the wrap on for a few months, perhaps through the winter.
Q. Can I grow a tree fern in Ohio?
A. Of course you can, but you'll have to either grow it in the ground and treat it like an annual or grow it in a container and bring it in during early fall before it gets too cold. Tree ferns such as this Australian beauty are tropical plants hardy only in Zone 9 maybe and Zone 10 for sure. They're gorgeous plants and in their native range can grow well over 20 feet tall. But in containers they'll remain fairly manageable and grow rather nicely, provided you give them fairly constant moisture, never let them dry out, provide moderately low light, and when grown outdoors, protect them from the wind. I suggest you bring your tree fern in before temperatures drop below 50 degrees, and when the plant is inside I suggest you mist it pretty much every day.
Q. My walking stick suckers like crazy. Should I cut the suckers?
A. Harry Lauder's walking stick (Corylus avellana 'Contorta') is an interesting plant, but in my opinion is only interesting in the spring when it's in flower and during the winter when it's lost its leaves. In the interim, I think it's a rather dull landscape plant. I say that because it suckers like crazy, and the suckers lack the twisted, contorted shape for which the plant is best known. As a result, they should indeed be pruned, cutting back all the way to the base of the plant.
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Shadow Insurance Committee Statement on Restructuring Insurance Regulation
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At its March Meeting, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) announced that it was considering numerous changes to achieve greater uniformity in state insurance regulation. The NAIC in part hopes to prevent Congress from usurping state power to regulate insurance. It appears particularly likely that within two years enough states will adopt uniform or reciprocal laws for licensing of non-resident agents and brokers to prevent creation of a National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers under the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. These developments exemplify that we already have a form of dual regulation: the federal government significantly affects state regulation by threatening overt federal regulation or preemption of certain forms of state regulation.
Given that the issue of whether insurance regulation should be restructured is once again on the table, the time is ripe for full discussion of a number of alternatives, including:
- Allowing an insurer to obtain a national charter that would permit the insurer to operate countrywide while remaining subject to specified types of regulation by individual states
- Federal preemption of certain forms of state regulation
- Allowing some or all insurers to choose between federal or state regulation
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The Shadow Committee looks forward to the debate on these issues and will provide detailed discussion of one or more of these proposals in subsequent statements. At this time, the committee emphasizes that the main objectives of any changes should be, first, to reduce or eliminate regulation of activities that do not need to be regulated and, second, to enhance the efficiency of regulation of those activities that should be regulated. We have four observations that are germane to the current debate.
- The major source of pressure for regulatory restructuring is the desire for freedom from state rate regulation and over-regulation of policy forms. We support this goal (see our Statement No. 2 and Statement No. 7) and believe that alternatives to the status quo should be judged in large part on this dimension.
- Achieving beneficial deregulation does not require creating a federal regulator. The American Insurance Association, for example, has recently suggested the "concept" of having the Congress authorize each state to enact legislation to make available national charters to property-casualty insurers on the same basis as the state grants a state license. Insurers obtaining a national charter could operate in all states without being subject to state rate regulation or prior regulatory review or approval of policy forms. They would remain subject to other forms of regulation and taxation by the states. This concept is promising and merits careful study, including consideration of the alternative of direct federal preemption of state rate regulation and policy form regulation for commercial insurance buyers (with the possible exception of small businesses). Absent a national chartering system or preemption, inefficient price regulation could be discouraged by removing existing state restrictions on insurers exiting any line of business in a state. This might be accomplished through the judicial system (to the extent that such restrictions violate due process and equal protection) or through congressional action.
- Assessing the options for more far-reaching federal involvement in insurance regulation requires careful attention to possible efficiency gains from greater centralization and the inevitable risks that accompany greater centralization. Economies of scale in regulation and compliance may well favor centralized regulation of certain activities. Federal regulation, however, could substantially increase the ability of government to engage in inefficient forms of regulation, such as price controls. Although such expansion might seem unlikely at present, it nonetheless represents a material risk. There also is considerable risk that a comprehensive federal guaranty system would eventually, if not immediately, accompany substantial federal regulation. The result would be less market discipline on insurers (i.e., an increase in moral hazard), which in turn would create demands for tighter regulation.
- Competition among regulators is desirable. It can encourage efficient regulation of activities that should be regulated and discourage regulation of those that should not. The decentralized, state regulatory system has some advantages, albeit limited, in this regard. International regulatory competition may eventually obviate these advantages, but we are not yet close to this result. It also is not clear how a formal system of dual state/federal regulation might be designed to preserve and/or promote regulatory competition. Moreover, the possibility of federal intervention represents another important dimension of regulatory competition under the current system that has the potential to encourage greater efficiency by state regulators.
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They say: "This Simply Travel collection for 2014 is the biggest yet, offering characterful, one-off properties squirrelled away on the path less travelled. There are all sorts of places that are just waiting for you to call home for a week or two, from whitewashed Spanish fincas in off-the-map hamlets and old stone villas in Italian vineyards, to a small rustic family-run hotel on a Croatian island – all with the aim of giving you a real flavour of the country you're in. There are now more properties in the best addresses of lesser known resorts, giving you the best of both worlds as they are well-placed, yet in towns and villages that aren't overrun with tourists. The pricing has got simpler too, with low, mid and high season rates."
They say: "Fancy escaping the wind and rain to catch some winter rays of sunshine in the Med and beyond? This fun-packed brochure includes all the most popular resorts for a winter sun holiday. All package holidays included in this brochure are on all inclusive basis and being winter, there are great deals on longer stays right up to 99 nights. There are also more single room offers for 2014 for no or only a very small supplement, so whether you just want a quick week in the sun with the family (there are lots of kids' clubs and splash worlds still running in the winter season) or want to escape the cold winter entirely, there's something to suit all tastes and budgets in this brochure."
They say: "Charming, authentic and intimate, that's what this Small and Friendly brochure from Thomson is all about. It's about venturing off the main tourist trail to discover the most charming corners of the resort and basking in that traditional look and feel. Most of the hotels featured are independently owned and family run for that real home from home welcome. In essence, at the end of your holiday it won't be 'goodbye' but more like 'see you next year'. All are well-located for exploring resorts and venturing further afield (from rounds of golf, to discovering the local landmarks) as well as being within easy reach of the beach too. If you fancy that extra touch of luxury, there is now a collection of 'Select' hotels that have been highlighted for their extra comfort and more luxurious facilities."
They say: "Each and every one of these self-catering villas has its own swimming pool just for you. The villas are right by the sea, tucked away in the hillside or right in the heart of it all and each one is handpicked to give you the privacy, independence and relaxation you need. Villas range from one bedroom hideaways, to roomy six bedroomed houses and the properties are spread over 19 of your favourite sunshine destinations. With these villas, going on holiday will feel like a home from home with all the comforts you could ever need, including fully equipped kitchen, multimedia gadgets and all your bed linen – so all you need to bring are your personal belongings and a beach towel. New for this year, Thomson has come up with a simple policy of pricing bands according to the low, mid and high season – and don't forget prices published are per person with flights and hire car included, subject to a minimum occupancy."
They say: "First Choice covers all the bases when it comes to tying the knot. There are some great new features in this brochure including a really cool way of tracking your wedding guests that also gives you free gifts – the more people who book to join you, the more gifts you get from First Choice! Book your wedding with First Choice and as well as all the biggies like the venue and a wedding coordinator, you get extras like flowers and fizz too. If you can't decide where to have the Big Day, have a read of the 'Hot Picks' list and read articles from couples who have got married abroad with First Choice. The brochure also features writes up from brides who have taken he plunge and got married abroad. And don't forget, with First Choice it's all inclusive all the way! New destinations for 2014 including the Pacific Coast in Mexico, Thailand and Mauritius."
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1250 Broadway, New York, NY | Directions 1000140.748158 -73.988238
Open 24 hours daily
Delivery: 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown
The day may have 24 hours, but there's never enough time to eat Korean food. This spot is perfect late at night, after karaoke, when you're starving and need to fulfill the barbecue urge. Simply ornamented, with consistently decent food, this restaurant was made for drunk happy groups who need their fill.
Still one of the best traditional Korean restaurants in town, this K-town standby excels especially in barbecue, although it's sadly hamstrung by idiotic city rules banning live coals.
Best Korean food in NYC!! – You want best Korea food in NYC? Go to Kang Suh. They have more selection then any other restaurant I have ever seen. It wasn't the plethora of food on the menu that drove me to this restaurant . It was the great tasting Korean food! It's like visiting Korea all over again. My favorites are too long to list but I will mention few that I would recommend. Marinated short ribs, spicy pan broiled octopus, bowl of rice with assorted veggie, spicy pork with tofu, and etc. Yes I try them all and more.
Hmmm I noticed editors review shows entrance on the restaurant being on 31st??? It's on 32nd. I don't think you could enter from 31st at all. Hmmm ... I have always entered from 32nd with no problem.=)
best bob.... – came to NYC looking for authentic, ethnic foods....
went to Kang Suh with my Korean girlfirend, she confirmed food was traditional and well done. I have eaten Korean food many times and found it to be one of the best Korean meals i have had. we sat downstairs, which has zero atmosphere, but for the price, it was perfect.
Sushi was okay – I went in for a pre-evening sushi meal at the lower level.. The chef and waitress were pleasant. There isnt an extensive sushi menu, but what I had was filling and tasty, it was an average spicy tuna and hamachi roll. I will go back to try the korean bbq upstairs. Service is important to me, so hopefully I will have a more pleasant experience than most reviewers.
Horrible Customer Service (but great authentic food) – As a Korean American, I can honestly say that Kang Suh has some of the best traditional Korean dishes I have tasted. I can't wait until summer for their Mul naengmyon, and their Kalbee is great any time, among some of the other traditional stews. But I just can't put up with the service any longer! On a recent Friday night, we occupied the table for a mere 30 minutes before the waitress started to hover over our table to scoot us out. She tried to clear our dishes twice even though we told her we were still eating, and yet she still reached across my face to the other side of the table to retrieve one empty beer bottle. Simple requests for anything, whether its more rice, another utensil, or some cold water were met with complete annoyance on the part of the wait staff, as usual. Between 2 adults and a 3 year old, we spent over $110 yet we couldn't enjoy our meal in peace. Keep in mind, we've eaten at Kang Suh hundreds of times over the past 15 years that they should recognize us! This last experience just made me realize that going out to eat at a restaurant isn't only about the taste and quality of the food. The feeling that you are welcome and your business is appreciated is just as important. Needless to say, I'm looking for a new Korean restaurant...
Best Korean Barbeque in NYC – You don't go to Kang Suh for the ambiance or for the service. Putting those things aside, this place has the best Korean bbq in the city. It gets very crowded in the evenings and they try to rush you out to turn over the table, but the food is great. The food is also relatively expensive. For those who have cars and are perhaps driving into the city from NJ or CT, the garage adjacent to the building will give you 2 hours of free parking.
Awful food matched by awful service – If you like bad food and service then this is the place. For the sake of the food it is spicy b/c it distracts from the fact that the food just ain't that good. And the service is just plain incompetent.
Family night out – After reading the review, I took my family out for a dinner at Kang Suh and loved it. We started off with Kalbi (Korean ribs) and Bul Go Gi (marinated beef). The server cooked the food in front of us on the tabletop grill. Our server recommeded that we try the Korean cold buckwheat noodles which went very well with our meal. I've tried the Japanese soba and Vietnamese Pho' but none of these compare to Kang Suh's cold buckwheat noodles. If you are new to Korean food, I highly recommend the selections above and you can't go wrong. If you have kids, order them some mandoo (Koream dumpling) and ice cream. They'll love it.
my favorite korean BBQ place in the city – service is fast, the place is clean, and the kal bi and gopbol bi bim bap is amazing. i think wonjo might be a little more flavorful with the burning wood chips (kang suh uses gas grills), but wonjo is dreadfully slow at times.
it's 24 hours, and it sure beats a diner when you're up late and crave something different.
Stick-to-your-ribs Korean fare for day-trippers and night owls. – The downstairs sports a sushi bar, while the upstairs sets a more stately scene with screened-in tables, each with a built-in gas grill and a blocky smoke hood hovering above. Service comes with smiles but also with little patience for translating the wall-mounted specials written in Korean.The elephantine menu includes everything from sushi to massive bowls of soup, but English translations help with navigation. Grilled at the table by diners, heavily marbled short ribs and ultra-fresh shrimp make tasty stuffing for lettuce wraps, although the meager portions rankle.
Quite Impressive – Its expensive but its very good. When its open for 24 hours in the lively K-Town area, this makes for a very pricey but good alternative to fast food, pizza, and typical diners. The service has always been very decent and the place is very well maintained.
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