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The race began Monday in Colorado Springs and will end Sunday in Denver. By week's end, the riders will have raced 509 miles and climbed a total of 29,036 feet.
Renowned cyclists, including the top three finishers in the Tour de France, Australia's Cadel Evans, and Luxembourg brothers Andy and Frank Schleck, along with veteran American riders Levi Leipheimer and George Hincapie, are obvious headliners for the event. But, the young up-and-coming American riders, Tejay Van Garderen and Christian Vande Velde, continue to make a name for themselves, consistently placing in the front of the pack.
Heading into the tour's second stage on Wednesday, Leipheimer, riding for Radio Shack, wore the yellow jersey, or "maillot juane" signifying his status as the tour leader. He held an 11 second lead over Vande Velde of Team Garmin-Cervelo and 17 seconds over Van Garderen of Team HTC-Highroad.
Despite the standings, the riders and fans knew that anything could happen on Wednesday, during what was dubbed "The Queen Stage," because it would be the most difficult of the race. The riders started in Gunnison, climbing about 48 miles and 4400 feet to the top of Cottonwood Pass and to above 12,000 feet – the last 13 miles on a dirt road.
They then descended a tough downhill to about 8000 feet before climbing back to 12,000 feet, this time over Independence Pass. From Independence, they descended, in the rain, at speeds over 50 mph into Aspen. Over the entire stage, the riders traveled 131 miles and climb 9,746 feet, going to 12,000 feet twice, something unprecedented in the sport.
In the Tour de France, there are mountain stages in which the competitors may climb as much, and sometimes more, than the riders did in the Queen Stage, but never to such a high altitude.
In an interview on Versus, Van Garderen said, "Alpe d'Huez [a well-know climb in the Tour de France] finishes at 6000 feet. We're starting at 8000 feet. We're starting at 2000 feet ahead and going up from there. It's going to be like breathing through a straw."
As the riders approached the tunnel of fans at the top of Independence Pass, it didn't appear Van Garderen had much to worry about. He broke from the peloton, initiating a chase from an elite group of riders that included Leipheimer, the overall leader.
As the lead group began the fast, windy descent into Aspen, the youngster, Van Garderen, wasn't afraid to take risks and was able to out-descend Leipheimer. He led a group of six into Aspen. The 38-year old veteran, and 16-time Tour de France rider, George Hincapie of Team BMC, held on to fourth position through the final turns, conserving energy, gladly letting the youngster work out front. In the final sprint to the finish, it was Hincapie who won the stage.
Van Garderen, however, took the overall lead and the yellow jersey from Leipheimer. Heading into Stage 3, the Vail time trial, the next day Leipheimer was 45 seconds out of the lead.
The time trial is known as the "race of the truth". Racers individually leave the start gate in one-minute intervals. There is no team to protect lead riders and no peloton to hide in. The Vail time trial added a few more variables such as high altitude and sustained climbing – translating to the riders as no breaks and no recovery.
Again the crowds came out in masses. Long-time Vail resident and amateur bike racer, Andi Malboeuf said, "Vail is home to lots of unique and exciting international sporting events, but this is the most energy and excitement from tourists and locals alike, that I've ever seen in my 12 years of living here."
In an inspiring, and visibly painful trial, Leipheimer finished with the fastest time, a few tenths of a second ahead of Vande Velde and enough to win back the yellow jersey. Heading into Thursday's race, stage 4, Leipheimer had regained the overall lead – 11 seconds ahead of Vande Velde and 17 ahead of a clearly disappointed Van Garderen.
Friday morning the racers left Avon, outside of Vail, heading 82.8 miles to Steamboat Springs. Even though the course would climb a total of 5,034 feet, the route was considered a day for the sprinters. The expectation was that the race would be fast and there would be a lot of attacks.
As predicted, a group of five riders broke from the pack, hoping to make it to the finish ahead of the peloton and to battle out the final sprint amongst themselves.
Versus commentator Phil Liggett accurately described the breakaway group as "bait dangling in front" of the peloton. Per the norm, the peloton absorbed the break and the entire field charged toward Steamboat. It would be a race to the finish.
Different teams vied for key positions in the peloton to protect their best sprinter and launch him into the final sprint. A dominant line of lime green jerseys from the Italian team Liquigas – Cannondale held fast in the front. It would be their sprinter, Elia Viviana, to win the stage.
In international racing, if the peloton comes within 1.8 kilometers of the finish in tact, all riders receive the same time for the stage. This was the case in Stage 4. The standings at the end of the day were the same as at the beginning, Leipheimer holding on to an 11 second lead.
Saturday's race takes the racers from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge over Rabbit Ears Pass. The mountain pass to Breckenridge could help separate the leaders, but many believe it will come down to the last miles Sunday, in the final stage from Denver to Golden for the winner to be determined.
Either way, there are still two important days of racing ahead, ample time to become a fan.


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The rudest staff I have ever encountered – My husband and I had eaten here a couple of years ago on a visit to Nashville and had a great meal. When we were back in town recently, a group of us went there for drinks on a Saturday night. The tables in the front side room were filthy, so one of the people we were with had to use napkins and water from a leftover water pitcher to clean off the tables. When I went to ask one of the bartenders if someone could help us clean off the tables, she was very rude to me. She was also very rude to my husband, who had just ordered two pitchers and was trying to get some extra glasses to accommodate everyone (the glasses, by the way, were still wet--yuck). When I went to ask to speak to the manager, two other bartendresses were also very rude to me. When I finally located the manager, I told her about our situation and said that we would like to come back the next time we come to Nashville, but wouldn't if we were continued to be treated the way the waitstaff was treating us. "Don't worry about it", she said, "we probably won't be here the next time you come here anyway". I don't know if she was talking about the waitstaff or the restaurant itself, but I hope she's right on both counts. This place is an abomination.
Terrible – They don't brew beer, and the food was absolutely terrible. I spent - no I wasted - $22 on two beers from some other place and four fish sticks.
Don't go!!!
A good place for pregame brews or a business lunch with the boss. – In Short
Thanks to the on-site brewing equipment, Market Street has the aroma of fresh beer. The atmosphere in the dark-wood room and the sunroom that overlooks the river is relaxed and pub-like. There's a full bar and regulars claim the bartenders make the best martinis in town. A mixture of traditional English pub fare, such as fish-and-chips and shepherd's pie, shares the menu with American standbys and Southern specialties.
Tuesday Night Ribs Are Great – I am reluctant to share this great Tuesday Night Special as we like that it usually isn't too crowded. For 19 bucks two people can be completed satiated with the rack of ribs Tuesday Night special. As a local downtown resident this has become one of our favorite dining routines. The portions are HUGE and the ribs are tender and flavorful. The beer selection is good as they no longer sell micro brews as older reviews indicate. We opt to order the pub chips instead of the french fries. The service is average and the ambience is more suited for adults. We will continue to be "regulars"!
Just all right – I took a group here for dinner. We had a set dinner menu the food was very heavy. The drinks were good and the service was great. Don't plan to eat here any time soon.
a group ate here on 4/9/05. The service was not good, the soup was remarkable for it's complete lack of taste, although some compared it to dishwater. My burger was over done and cold. a pregnant lady was with our party and her food was last to arrive, demonstrating the wait-staff's lack of attention to detail, and when the bill arrived, it was $43 for a burger, a grilled chicken salad, two imported beers, tax and 18% gratuity, which is included for parties of 7 or more. Overall, my impression of Market Street is not good.
Thank You – When the rest of 2nd Ave. turned me away because they didn't want me taking up space because I was alone, you welcomed me with open arms and treated me like I had been coming there all my life. Service was prompt and the food was excellent. Again thanks for all you did. See you next vacation time.
A Word to the wise – The Options dont give this bar justice. The food is fair, but this is more of a bar than a restauraunt. If you like "Beer", you would dig this place. If you like a specific beer, your out of luck, cause this establishment only serves Market Street beers. It is sort of a hall really, with very little room to move around, unless you go into the dart room.
Very tasty! – Not sure about the beer, they only had 4 of about 14 available. The food however was awesome. The place wasn't very crowded when we were there so it was a really nice quiet experience. The moody blue chips are a must if you like blue cheese. We loved them. The croque monsieur was fabulous. It was the best sandwich we had while in Nashville.
lousy service – Pretty tasty food but terrible service. The waiter did not write our order down and then acted as though it was our fault when it came out wrong. Also poor follow up service with drink refills, etc.
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Dreher will be adding special locations and programs for the excitement and tastes of the visitors of the Island Festival this year.
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The Island Festival plays a serious supporting role in society. The Dreher Brewery is committed to supporting the culture and entertainment to gift their consumers with loads of excitement. Further developments to come: "This year the company will closely work together with the Ability Park and will be offering different creative games to help you to get to know the basic substances of the beer. We will also guide you and help you to learn about the procedure of making the beer, and the popularity of the Braille-writing will be a game too," said Fertetics Mandy, Director of Development and Communications.
There will be exclusive content on the Facebook page of Dreher Brewery, Ltd., along with photographs of the Dreher in the Sky's visitors. There will also be a photo contest in three categories for the participants of the festival under the name of Dreher Moment-Hunting.
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I bought this writing desk a few days ago. Despite their fast shipping, this writing desk is very easy to put them together. The desk is not that small, it still has space available after I put my laptop there and other paper works. Since I don�t have that much room available in my bedroom, it fits perfectly in my room with limited space. I really recommend it to people who want a comfortable workplace with a little space.
The directions and hardware were some of the worst I have ever dealt with-and I have assembled numerous pieces of furniture. It had some worn places on the finish and the wood is soft and the hardware bubbles the wood when assembling. I needed this table for an office utility closet. It will not be seen by anyone but the computer guy, so I am keeping it because I had the exact square inches where it fit.
I've been working on Step 1 for two hours, and I still haven't gotten it put together. And I'm the handy one in the house. Ugh. Miniscule diagrams with poor labeling of parts. I'm having to take a break, and I thought I would be nearly done by now.
I received the desk a few days after I purchased but when I opened the box (which was badly beat up), some of the wood pieces were damaged. The wood on some of the pieces is flimsy. In addition, the instructions were not clear whatsoever so I can see the frustration other purchasers had. The picture looks like a high-quality sturdy desk, but it's very light weight wood.
Once its assembled it looks great, but the screws that came with it were very poor quality and broke. We ended up using different screws. Also the assembly instructions are awful, Luckily my husband figured it all out by himself. For someone who is not that handy you will definitely have problems putting it together. In our case it would have been more trouble to return it.
I needed a computer desk but had a limited area & this desk fit perfectly. It took about an hour to assemble & I'm very pleased with it.
Nice little desk with drawer. A little difficult to put together and instruction sheet printing was rather small and difficult to read. It took about an hour and a half to put together and took two of us to manage the parts as we put it together. Do love the look and the size.
We needed a small writing desk for our guest nedroom/home office that didn't take up as much room as our previous computer desk, purchased when computers were as big as small refrigerators, and monitors were modified color TV's. We found this one in our search with dimensions that would be useful with our laptop computers as well as provide enough room to write notes, etc. The desk, contrary to what other reviews indicated, was pretty easy to assemble correctly. You just have to pay attention to the instructions carefully and look closely at which screws or panels they are referencing. The only complaint about quality is that the finish is your typical spray on stain/varnish you see in imported furniture from asia that is easily chipped or work with normal use; probably to be expected in this price range. Otherwise, a good purchase. I would recommend this desk to someone who wants a smaller, but useful desk that dosen't take up a lot of room. If only they can make printers and copiers smaller!
The only complaint I have about this desk is that the drawers don't pull out smoothly. Other than that, I would recommend this product for small spaces, as a desk, entryway table, or vanity for your bedroom. I purchased two to use as laptop desks in an office space. They look great sitting side-by-side.
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Streets, roads, highways and parking lots accumulate significant amounts of
pollutants that contribute to stormwater pollutant runoff to surface waters.
Pollutants, including sediment, debris, trash, road salt, and trace metals
can be minimized by street sweeping. Street sweeping can also improve the
aesthetics of municipal roadways, control dust and decrease the accumulation
of pollutants in catch basins. An effective municipal street sweeping
program can meet regulatory requirements, assess street sweeping
effectiveness, and minimize pollutants in roadways.
Municipalities can choose between the three different types of street
sweepers (mechanical, regenerative air and vacuum filter) keeping in mind
the targeted pollutants, pollutant type (large debris to particles less than
10 microns in diameter (PM10)), types of surfaces, travel distances, noise
ordnances, and costs. Municipals often find it useful to have a compliment
of each type of street sweeper in their fleet (CASQA, 2003).
Each type of street sweeper has it advantages and disadvantages concerning
pollutant removal effectiveness, traveling speed, and noise generated by the
street sweeper. With the different types of modern street sweepers capable
of removing PM10 particles, price and personal preference are the primary
selection criteria for most users (Keating, no date). No definitive
independent studies have yet been staged to determine "the best" sweeping
system. Anecdotal data has also been inconclusive (Keating, no date).
Street sweeping is practiced in most urban areas, often as an aesthetic
practice to remove trash, sediment buildup, and large debris from curb
gutters (RIPDES, no date). Effective street sweeping programs can remove
several tons of debris a year from city streets minimizing pollutants in
stormwater runoff. In colder climates, street sweeping can be used during
the spring snowmelt to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from road
salt, sand and grit.
An effective municipal street sweeping program should address at a minimum
the following components:
Street Sweeping Schedule: Designing and maintaining a street
sweeping schedule can increase the efficiency of a program. A successful
program will need to be flexible to accommodate climate conditions and areas
of concern. Areas of concern should be based on traffic volume, land use,
field observations of sediment and trash accumulation and proximity to
surface waters (CASQA, 2003). Street sweeping in these areas may need to be
increased and the schedule amended. It is recommended that schedules
include minimum street sweeping frequencies of at least once a year. In cold
climates prone to snowfall the Connecticut Department of Environmental
Protection recommends that municipalities conduct street sweeping as soon as
possible after the snow melts (McCarthy, 2005). Removal of the accumulated
sand, grit, and debris from roads after the snow melts reduces the amount of
pollutants entering surface waters.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a street sweeping program, municipalities
should maintain accurate logs of the number of curb-miles swept and the
amount of waste collected (CASQA, 2003). Monthly or yearly intakes (per ton)
can be measured per district, road, season, or mile. This information can be
used to develop a written plan, schedule, and periodic re-evaluation for
street sweeping that would target the following:
Gross intake amounts can be presented to regulatory agencies and to finance
directors to measure performance. The City of Dana Point, California
reported that when sweeping was conducted twice a month, the monthly debris
intake was 23 tons. Dana Point then increased street sweeping frequency to a
weekly basis and the monthly total increased to between 45 and 80 tons of debris (City of
Dana Point, 2011).
Street Sweepings Storage and Disposal: Street sweeping material
often includes sand, salt, leaves, and debris removed from roads. Often the
collected sweepings contain pollutants and must be tested prior to disposal
to determine if the material is hazardous. Municipals should adhere to all
federal and state regulations that apply to the disposal and reuse of
Municipalities are encouraged to develop comprehensive management plans
for the handling of sweepings. A critical aspect of a management plan is
selecting a location for storing and processing street sweepings (McCarthy,
2005). Storage locations should be equipped with secondary containment and
possibly overhead coverage to prevent stormwater runoff from contacting the
piles of sweepings. It is also recommended to cover the piles of sweepings
with tarps to prevent the generation of excessive dust. Storage locations
should be sized accordingly to completely contain the volume of the disposed
sweepings. To estimate the size of the storage location, estimate the volume
of sweepings either on a ton-per-street mile or on pounds-per-capita basis
(McCarthy, 2005). An average figure for urban areas is 20.25 tons-per
street-mile (McCarthy, 2005).
Street Sweepings Reuse Practices: Although sweepings may contain
pollutants, federal and state regulations may allow the reuse of sweepings
for general fill, parks, road shoulders and other applications as long as
the material is not a threat to surface waters. Prior to reuse, trash,
leaves, and other debris from sweepings should be removed by screening or
other methods (MPCA, 1997). Trash and debris removed should be disposed of
by recycling or sent to a landfill (MPCA, 1997).
Parking Policy: Established parking policies increases the
effectiveness of a street sweeping program. Parking policies can be
established as city ordinance and incorporate the following:
Operation and Maintenance Program: A municipality should dedicate
time for daily and weekly equipment maintenance. Regular maintenance and
daily start up inspections insures that street sweepers are kept in good
working condition (City of Greeley, 1998). It is vital for municipals to
inventory and properly stock parts to prevent downtime and decrease
productivity. Old sweepers should be replaced with new technologically-
advanced sweepers, preferably modern sweepers that maximize pollutant
removal (CASQA, 2003).
Street sweeping programs are limited by costs. The largest expenditures
include staffing and equipment (CASQA, 2003). The capital cost for a
conventional street sweeper is between $60,000 and $120,000 with newer
technologies approaching $180,000 (CASQA, 2003). Street sweepers have an
average life span of 4 years yet more modern street sweepers have been
reported to surpass the 4 year average, therefore programs must budget for
equipment replacement. The following table shows cost estimates compared to
equipment life span and operation and maintenance for two types of sweepers:
mechanical and vacuum.
Purchase Price
O&M Cost ($/curb
Finley, 1996
Satterfield, 1991
Cost data for two cities in Michigan provide some guidance on the overall
cost of a street cleaning program. Table 2 contains a review of the labor,
equipment, and material costs for street cleaning for the year 1995
(Ferguson et al., 1997). The average cost for street cleaning was $68/curb
mile and approximately 11 curb miles/day were swept.
Material and
Plymouth Township
Street sweeping can be an effective measure in reducing pollutants in
stormwater runoff. During the year 2000, the Department of Highway Services
and Bethesda Urban Partnership in Montgomery County, Maryland swept
approximately 14,373 miles of roadways and removed 2,464 tons of materials
(Curtis, 2002). Decreasing the amount of pollutants in roads before they are
picked up by stormwater runoff reduces pollutants in surface waters.
Using modern efficient street sweepers may reduce the need for other
structural stormwater controls. Municipal stormwater managers should compare
potential benefits and costs of street sweeping. Street sweeping may prove
to be more cost-effective than certain structural controls, especially in
more urbanized areas with greater areas of pavement (SMRC, Rhode
California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA). 2003. Best
Management Practices (BMP) Handbook, Municipal.
[http://www.cabmphandbooks.com/Documents/Municipal/SC-70.pdf [PDF - 132 KB - 9 pp] ]. Accessed May
3, 2006
Caraco, D. and R. Claytor. 1997. Stormwater BMP Design Supplement for
Cold Climates. Center for Watershed Protection, Ellicott City, MD.
City of Dana Point, California. Street Sweeping. [http://www.danapoint.org/index.aspx?page=343 ]. Accessed November 28,
City of Greeley, Colorado. 1998. Street Sweeping Plan.
Curtis, M. 2002. Street Sweeping for Pollutant Removal. Department
of Environmental Protection, Montgomery County Maryland.
Ferguson et.al. 1997. Cost Estimating Guidelines: Best Management
Practices and Engineered Controls. Rouge River National Wet Weather
Demonstration Project, Wayne County, MI.
Finley, S. 1996. Sweeping Works. Pavement Maintenance and
Reconstruction. October/November. pp. 16 and 17.
Keating, Janis. No date. Street Sweeper, Picking up Speed and Quieting
w_0207_street.html ]. Accessed May 4,
McCarthy, G. 2005. Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Guidelines for Municipal Management Practices for Street Sweepings and
Catch Basin Cleanings.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).1997. Managing Street
RIPDES Storm Water Program Guidance Page. No date. Pollution
Prevention: Parking Lot and Street Cleaning.
[http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/ripdes/stwater/t4guide/fact10a.htm ] Accessed May 3,
Satterfield, C. 1996. Enviro Whirl 1 PM-10 Efficiency Study Removing
Reentrained Road Dust. June Lake, CA.
SWRPC. 1991. Costs of Urban Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Control
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I ordered this necklace and can't tell you how many complements I get when I wear it. Simply put, it's stunning!
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Jen also sent this really pretty, charm necklace. It's perfect for a teen or a woman who wants a subtle, everyday pendant necklace. You can throw it on with everything from a T-shirt to a silk blouse.
And, lastly, I haven't seen this one in person, but I am thinking about ordering it. Spring is going to be all about bold bling and bright colors. This necklace would be a great way to add a little pizazz to your spring 2012 wardrobe.
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NEW ULM - Bavarian Blast kicked off its 2013 festival Thursday evening at the Brown County Fairgrounds with a performance by the Johnny Cash tribute band "Church of Cash." The Minneapolis-based country band "Chris Brooks & the Silver City Boys" performed later in the night.
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When travelers pack their bags for a trip, weather it is for business or pleasure, they have the option of staying in one of three different kinds of hotels. Each different type of hotel has positives and negatives. To understand the lodging options that a traveler has, they must first understand the pros and cons of each type of hotel. In this blog I investigate the three hotel types, so that you--the traveler can become a more informed customer.
Type 1- Cost over quality:
Drive down any Interstate in America and you will have no trouble finding an example of this type of hotel. These hotels are the ones that will do the bare minimum to make the customer happy. In fact, most of these hotels will fail to make the customer happy. They come with poor customer service, bad locations, and standardized-unappealing rooms. The only thing the customer will be happy with while staying at this type of hotel is the cost. This type of hotel is one that makes sense to stay in while traveling on business through Wichita, Nebraska. Don't expect to be happy, just expect to save money.
Type 2- Value:
The second type of hotel is comparable to baby bears porridge; just right. You aren't going to break your wallet staying at this kind of hotel, but the extra money you spend compared to the first type of hotel will go a long way. You will encounter customer service that will work hard to establish repeat customers. The rooms will be well kept and clean. More amenities will be included with your stay; such as pools, gyms, free wifi, hot breakfast (not just various cereals in a box), and concierge services. These are the kinds of hotels that make your travel from the safety of your home less of a shock. If you want to be comfortable, happy, and keep your wallet fat, I suggest type two.
Type 3- Luxury:
The third type of hotel will often leave travelers wondering what exactly they paid for. The simple truth is travelers who pay for luxury hotels are getting the same comfortable bed as the value hotels. The rooms will be no cleaner, and the staff will be no friendlier. What will be different however, is the appearance. The lobbies in these types of hotels will often contain elaborate fountains and marble counter tops. The lamps in the rooms may be more elegant and the bottled water will certainly be more expensive. Ultimately I would consider these hotels a waste of money. If you have extra money to spend while traveling I would suggest staying in the value hotel instead of a luxury hotel, because either option will leave you satisfied. Spend the savings on a first class airfare ticket, at least then you get free drinks!
There are over two million hotels in the United States, but all of them can be put into one of three categories: Cost, Value, and Luxury. If you are leaving the comfort of your home, but you want to remain comfortable and satisfied, I suggest you find a hotel that fits into the Value category.
There are many Hotels in Sedona Arizona, where all three types can be found. A great "Value Hotel" is The Southwest Inn. So, what makes the Southwest Inn one of the best values amongst the Sedona Hotels?
Visit the Southwest Inn's website to see pictures of the rooms, prices, and to find out more about the services they offer.
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The Chief Starring Tom Atkins and directed by Ted Pappas, The Chief offers stories about the founding of a legendary football dynasty, and a great American city. Back for a 10th anniversary celebration, this made-in-Pittsburgh play about Arthur J. Rooney, Sr., by Rob Zellers & Gene Collier is the best-selling and most beloved production in Public Theater history. 01/03/2013
14th Annual Twelfth Night Gala Chatham Baroque's 14th annual Twelfth Night Fundraising Gala is a party 300 years in the making! Join friends new and old in celebration of the artistry of Chatham Baroque with delicious food and drink, and a silent auction. QED's Anna Singer will emcee.01/05/2013
We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Ages 3-10) Michael Rosen's award-winning book We're Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson's fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure - plus a few special surprises!01/06/2013
Freya String Quartet & Arabesque Winds The Freya String Quartet joins forces with the nationally-touring Arabesque Winds in an intimate concert featuring masterworks by Gyorgy Ligeti and Bohuslav Martinu alongside the music of Alia Musica members Matt Heap, Federico Garcia, Lenny Young and Ivan Jimenez. The program highlights Martinu's rarely-performed Nonet, a quirky and pastoral work that requires both ensembles to perform in tandem.01/06/2013
Budapest on the Bluff: String Theory This all-string program ranges from the playfulness of "Papa", Haydn's recollection of the Gypsy dances of his youth, through the harrowing intensity of Kodály's monumental work for solo cello (featuring Adam Liu), reveling in the lushness of Dohnányi's virtually unknown Violin Sonata, ending with the affectionate and affecting Rumanian Dances of Bartók and the devilish showpiece Tzigane (Gypsy). PSO Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley makes his highly-anticipated debut "on the Bluff."01/06/2013
Candlelight Epiphany Concert A contemplative concert by candlelight celebrates the feast of the Epiphany. The Pittsburgh Camerata, a professional a capella chamber choir sings under the direction of Rebecca Rollett, whose imaginative programming over the past decade has been recognized repeatedly by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as "remarkable."01/06/2013
David Garrett in Concert David Garrett in Concert
Date: Friday March 21st, 2014
Venue: Benedum Center
Time: 8:00 p.m.
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The ladylike way to float through the day, our lovely dress is fitted through the bodice and flared at the full skirt. With a rounded neckline, a contrasting sash, and a bevy of retro-inspired prints (not to mention a flower-power eyelet), this is a frock you can really rock. Eyelet has a contrasting lining and scalloped hem for an extra dash of interest. Sleeveless. Knee length. Hidden zip. Removable sash. Cotton voile. Lined. Imported.
Made by Eileen Fisher exclusively for Garnet Hill. A sweep of surplice gives this dress a most flattering silhouette. Crafted from organic cotton with a little Lycra®, it drapes the body beautifully (skimming curves without being a bit clingy). The tipped hem keeps the line modern. Below-knee length in front, longer in back. Organic cotton/Lycra®. USA. Updated based on customer comments: This dress runs true to size, but is more full in the skirt than pictured.
A favorite maxi is back this season in the perfect weight to glide beautifully over the body and go from sandy days to Saturday nights. The easy silhouette has a fitted surplice bodice, an A-line skirt, a front and back V-neck, and gathered straps that look chic coming or going. Double-layered bodice. Made of a stretchy cotton/rayon/spandex blend in solids and prints that celebrate the season. Imported.
This new silhouette is straight and narrow, yet wider than skinny and slimmer than boyfriend. It's the perfect jean proportion to add to your denim collection. With a bunch of happy hues (and two prints) to choose from, you may want more than one pair. Five-pocket styling. Zip fly. Belt loops. Low rise. Straight fit is a bit trimmer at the calf and ankle. Cotton with a hint of spandex. Imported. Regular inseam: 31" Petite inseam: 29" Long inseam: 33" Rise: Low (View our Pants Rise Guide)
A sheath laced with style. Our fitted and feminine silhouette is turned out in graphic lace for a modern take on ladylike dressing. In four must-have colors, this dress is the answer to every invite, from graduation to girls' night out. Add a shawl or cashmere sweater and it's a year-round winner. Sleeveless. Raised waist with front pleats. Hidden back zip. Above-knee length. Crocheted cotton lace. Cotton lining. Imported.
The perfect skinny — but not too skinny — jeans. Our new denim darling comes in a candy shop's worth of colors (plus a dot). The tapered leg is perfectly on-trend and hits at the ankle, with an outside zipper for a bit of edge. Classic five-pocket styling. Zip fly. Low rise. Slim fit. Midweight cotton/spandex with a subtle vertical texture our designers love. Imported. Regular inseam: 27" Petite inseam: 25 1/2" Rise: low (View our Pants Rise Guide)
We've added classic five-pocket styling to a must-have skirt in everyday stretch denim. Slim silhouette sits slightly lower on the hips. Knee length. Back vent for ease. Cotton/spandex. Imported. Regular length: 22" Petite length: approx. 21" This pencil skirt has a straight, slim fit through the hips. If you are between sizes or desire a more relaxed fit, order one size up.
A boxy sweater that thinks outside the box in a drapey silk/cotton blend and a slouchy silhouette that looks casually flattering over any slim bottoms on your spring or summer wish list. A graceful wide neckline slips off the shoulder, as the mood strikes. Elbow-length sleeves. Hip length. Imported.
Buy two and save! Two for $52. Our graceful go-with-everything tee has a low scoop neckline and gentle A-line silhouette that swings over skinny jeans or a range of skirts from mini to maxi. Crafted from a supersoft fabric with a subtle slubbed texture that comes in a sunny palette of solids and dots. Short sleeves. Slightly longer than hip length. Cotton. Peru.
This clean-lined, classic-minded skirt knows how to work well with every top in your drawer, from a casual tee to a tailored shirt. Full at the hem, with a petticoat ruffle lining for extra pouf. Designed with pleats front to back for ease and flattering smoothness at the hips. The graphic prints keep the look modern. Hidden side zip. Knee length. Lightweight cotton poplin. Cotton lining. Imported.
Based on the fit of one of our favorite dresses, this ruched top has the grace to go with any bottom in your collection, from silky pants to swingy skirts. The very flattering and feminine cut features small cap sleeves, a wide scoop neckline, and diagonal gathers at the bodice. Hip length. Lightweight cotton/modal jersey, double-layered at the bodice. Imported.
The tapered legs of our new favorite chinos are slightly longer than ankle length so they can be rolled up or down for a most modern take on a very classic style. We crafted these in year-round cotton and fresh colors (plus a petite print). Favorite rise. Front slash pockets. Back welt pockets. Belt loops. Washed 100% cotton twill. Imported. Regular inseam: 31" Petite inseam: 29" Rise: Favorite (View our Pants Rise Guide)
The Garnet Hill Petite Shop is home to a delightful collection of women's petite clothing designed for women 5'4" and under. Our women's petite clothing includes petite pants, petite tops, petite dresses, petite skirts, petite sweaters and petite coats in flattering cuts from Garnet Hill, Eileen Fisher and more. From wardrobe staples to new trends — Garnet Hill women's petite clothing has you covered.


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The latest attempts to commit attacks on the United States at large have both been failures, largely because the perpetrators were bumbling boobs in the matter of explosives, despite supposed "training" in Pakistan and Yemeni camps run by Al Queda. Both Faisal the Time Square SUV bomber and his compatriot whose underwear failed to ignite satisfactorily were highly educated sons of prominent families, apparently disillusioned by their experience in the Western society, and suffering from serious mental instability when recruited to the cause. Each paid for their own tickets to and from their training camps and for their expenses in planning and executing their feeble assaults.
Unfortunately, the world is full of frustrated and delusional people whose lives have been destroyed by one or another turn of fate. Some have lost family or friends fighting the Americans in Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere in our covert empire of unknown wars. Some, like Faisal, tried the American dream, only to lose the game in the wake of the '09 financial collapse here in the U.S.
Desperate and depressed over losing his home and family in Connecticut, he fled to his home village in the border areas of Waziristan and Afghanistan. The Peshewar region is and has historically been the motherland of rebel forces against the Brits, the invading Russians and now the NATO forces over the border in the Pashtun regions of the Afghan mountains. Faisal fell in with his childhood chums and came away eager to serve his religion by waging jihad against the nation that had, the year before, granted him citizenship and career.
The leaders of the world terror conspiracies are doubtless plotting large-scale highly coordinated attack strategies. In the meantime they send as many of their "jihad groupies" as they can recruit in the U.S. with general orders to go forth and make trouble in the most public manner to harass and embarrass the "Great Satan" in his lair. In '06 there were less than a dozen attempts within our borders. Last year there were 90, and the trend line is still climbing.
Our war may well be waged by hordes of amateur zealots, attacking at random throughout the country. We are nowhere near ready for that fight.
"Travus T. Hipp" is a 40-year veteran radio commentator with six stations in California carrying his daily version of the news and opinions. "The Poor Hippy's Paul Harvey," Travus is a member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame, but unemployable in the Silver State due to his eclectic political views.


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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Mischa Maisky, cello
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Great Hall
Beethoven: 7 variations on a theme from Mozart's "Magic Flute"
Britten: Cello Sonata
Russian Romances: various selections
Nicknamed "Rostropovich of the Future" by the late, great Russian virtuoso, Grammy-nominated Mischa Maisky has made over 30 recordings with premier orchestras such as the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics, the London Symphony, and the Israeli Philharmonic as an exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist during the last 25 years. Poetry and exquisite delicacy combined with great temperament and brilliant technique are Maisky's artistic trademarks and will be on full display in this evening's inspiring repertoire.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Irish Chamber Orchestra
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Great Hall
Rush pricing available now! $12 for students, $17 for faculty & staff.
JoAnn Faletta, conductor
Sir James Galway, flute
Lady Jeanne Galway, flute
Harty: In Ireland
Mozart: Flute Concerto in D
Hammond: Carolan Variations
Mendelssohn: Symphony 3
The Irish Chamber Orchestra has gained a remarkable reputation as a fresh and vibrant force on the Irish and international scene. Led by the effervescent JoAnn Falleta and featuring flute virtuosos Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway, the fierce and fully seasoned ensemble display explosive power and driving energy, performing a diverse repertoire ranging from classical to modern day masterpieces and new commissions. Programs and artists subject to change without notice.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Boston Pops Espalande Orchestra
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
Under the inimitable style of conductor Keith Lockhart, the world-renowned Boston Pops comes to the Valley Performing Arts Center and enthusiastically re-creates the sounds that dominated Broadway, concert halls, and the silver screen, from past to present. This evening's performance is guaranteed to raise nostalgic murmurs, cheers from the audience, and standing ovations when favorites such as the Overture to Candide, "Rhapsody in Blue," "42nd Street," "Hedwig's Theme" from Harry Potter, "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy," "Dancing Queen," "Bohemian Rhapsody," and "Stars and Stripes Forever" resonate in the Great Hall. "...the best-known, most recorded and arguably most popular orchestra in the United States." --New York Times


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The Art of Stealing Time
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Experts in the art of stealing time, Travellers live on the edge of both mortal and immortal realms. But a few fight their outlaw instincts.…
Gwenhwyfar Byron Owens learned everything she knows about potions and spells from her two Wiccan moms, who are forbidden by Otherworld laws to teach magic to mortals. But when their latest transgression results in the kidnapping of a mortal woman, Gwen figures the only place to hide them all is in Summerland, the Wiccan afterlife.…
But Gregory Faa—a member of the Watch—is hot on their heels. A Traveller who has stolen time, he's eager to prove himself worthy of the Watch, only he has a past with the dark-eyed Welsh beauty he's been charged with bringing to justice. He's tempted to just let Gwen disappear into Summerland until he realizes that she's being pursued by a squad of goons and death's minions.
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Fed chief Ben Bernanke said he was "dissatisfied" with the pace of the economy's growth.
With the economy mired in the worst downturn in decades, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has been taking heat from all sides.
Even as the Federal Reserve issued a gloomier outlook for job growth and the economy, Bernanke defended the central banks' latest decision to sit back, watch for more hopeful signs of growth and hope that its 3-year-old, cheap-money policies will eventually kick start a solid recovery.
"As I've said before, I understand that many people are dissatisfied with the state of the economy," Bernanke told reporters following a regular two-day meeting of policymakers. "I'm dissatisfied with the state of the economy. Unemployment is far too high."
In an update of economic projections it issued in June, the Fed lowered its growth outlook for the next three years. Gross domestic product is now seen growing at just 1.6 percent this year (down from 2.8 percent in the June foredcast) and just 2.7 percent next year (down from 3.9 percent).
The expected lower growth prompted the Fed to raise its predictions for the unemployment rate -– to a stubbornly high 8.6 percent by the end of the year, up from a projection of 7.8 percent five months ago. Central bankers now predict that the jobless rate will remain above 7 percent through 2014.
In a 45-minute session with reporters, Bernanke alternated between defending the Fed's actions since the global financial system collapsed in 2008 and sympathizing with critics who say the Fed hasn't done enough. But he insisted that Fed policies have made a difference.
"Our best estimates are that, absent the support of monetary policy, that the economy would be in a much deeper ditch and that unemployment would be much higher than it is," he said
But he conceded that "the pace of progress is likely to be frustratingly slow."
Some of the criticism has come from the left, including the widening Occupy Wall Street protest movement, which faults the Fed for bailing out bankers who made the risky bets that led to the collapse. Those critics, Bernanke said, don't fully understand the reasons for the Fed's massive intervention following the financial meltdown.
"A very simplistic interpretation of that was because we wanted to preserve bankers' salaries," he said. "That obviously wasn't the case. What we were doing was trying to protect the financial system in order to prevent a serious collapse of both the financial system and the American economy."
The Federal Reserve chairman responds to a question about Occupy Wall Street, saying he understands frustration with the economy. "I am dissatisfied with the state of the economy," Bernanke said. "Unemployment is too high."
Bernanke has also been a target of criticism from the right for dumping trillions of dollars of newly created cash into the economy to blunt the impact of a massive credit contraction in 2008. Several Republican presidential candidates have attacked that policy on the grounds that it risks promoting runaway inflation. Those criticisms are also misplaced, Bernanke said.
"We have kept inflation close to 2 percent on average, which both has avoided the problems of high inflation, but also very importantly has avoided the risk of deflation we've seen in other countries," he said. "That deflation can be a very pernicious problem and difficult to get out of once you are there. So we have been able to achieve, on average, stable prices."
In any case, Bernanke said, political opposition to Fed policies would not sway the central bank. Though he acknowledged that the Fed needs to be accountable to Congress, he vowed to continue making policy based economics, not politics.
"Politics is politics, and the Federal Reserve tries to stay nonpartisan," he said. "Our job is to do the best we can for the U.S. economy, to do what we can to attain our mandate of maximum employment and price stability."
The Fed chairman also noted that the central bank can't revive economic growth and reduce unemployment by itself, saying "it would be helpful" if Congress and the White House did more to support job growth. He also noted that the Fed has little control over decisions made by European policy who continue to wrestle with a widening debt crisis that threatens to plunge Europe into another recession.
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As Malaysia moves into its election season, religious conservatives in the Islamic majority country are using the "proliferation of the LGBT problem" as a political weapon. According to an article in the Bay Area Reporter: "A large anti-LGBT demonstration is scheduled in Dataran Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur on April 21." That is Saturday. Gay Malaysians have good reason for concern. They also have some interesting friends. House speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia recently rejected a motion that would have banned LGBT people from serving in Parliament. International outcry derailed a move to ban representation of unconventional sexualities in publicly funded media. And Dr. Ahmad Fuad Rahmat of the Islamic Renaissance Front is explicit in his support. He says, in a passionate defense of the (successfully) banned Queer Arts Festival Seksualiti Merdeka: "We are living in a heterogeneous society full of diversity. In order for a society to mature, it must be able to remodel itself to be inclusive in nature. There should be no discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation, irrespective of race and religion. Every single citizen has the right to live and express his or her conviction without fear." Hear, hear! Click here for the entire text. As of this writing, sodomy is punishable in Malaysia by up to twenty years in prison. For something fun and sexy (homoerotic sandwich cookies!) from Malaysia, here.
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