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The chairman and CEO of Cinedigm Entertainment Group tells Jeremy Kay about helping exhibitors fill empty seats.
"Take the old distribution model and throw it in the waste basket," says Chris McGurk. It is a sentiment that would have sparked an outcry in his days as CEO of Overture Films or COO of MGM. Nowadays he is chairman and CEO of digital distributor Cinedigm Entertainment Group and times are changing fast. "Theatrical is usually important to expose product," McGurk explains over breakfast in Los Angeles, "but you've got to be much, much smarter about distribution. That means not trying to chase box office for box office's sake."
Looking for something new after the closure of Overture, McGurk joined the publicly traded Cinedigm in January 2011. At the time, the company was best known for converting cinemas for digital projection. That remains a core business, but since McGurk's arrival Cinedigm has sold off a digital delivery unit to Technicolor and a pre-show advertising unit to Screen Vision and evolved into a fully fledged distributor of independent films and alternative content.
'Theatrical is important to expose product, but you've got to be much smarter about distribution'
Chris McGurk, Cinedigm
"We are the leading digital cinema company in North America," McGurk says. "A lot of that was a platform for us to do more things. The digital conversion is almost done. We are going to hit probably 12,500 screens, which is above what we originally projected. We have taken 275 exhibitors digital [in the US]. We have got this huge footprint of software we have installed and most importantly, good relationships with distributors and other studios."
Approximately 95% of theatre seats in the US stay empty from Monday through Thursday and Cinedigm aims to plug the hole. "There is a huge demand [among exhibitors] for more independent films and alternative content… [and]… it's getting worse because the studios are giving them less. Exhibitors are very concerned and that's why you see companies like Open Road [founded by AMC and Regal] starting up."
With Cinedigm's operational and servicing software businesses steaming ahead, it was time to step up content acquisition. In April the company paid $14m for home-entertainment specialist New Video, bolstering Cinedigm's status as an ancillary transactional sales supplier feeding VoD and digital platforms.
Over the summer McGurk brought in former Millennium Entertainment executive Vincent Scordino as vice-president of theatrical acquisitions to head the content acquisition team. The plan is to work on an annual pipeline of 20-25 independent films a year. Cinedigm has acquired rights to seven or eight titles so far and notable theatrical releases in 2012 have included Kirby Dick's documentary The Invisible War and hit SXSW horror film Citadel. Cinedigm's alternative content roster has featured FIFA World Cup football matches and a Foo Fighters concert in 3D.
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While the company, with a market cap hovering around $65m by mid-October that has reached $81m in the last 52 weeks, can mount wide releases — for example a partnership with ARC Entertainment put action doc Nitro Circus: The Movie on 800 screens — Cinedigm wants to rely increasingly on social media to create a small footprint and reach target audiences in what McGurk calls "narrowcasting".
"We think releasing an independent film on 100-200 screens and doing a targeted marketing spend and maybe getting the movie to $1m is smarter than chasing a movie to do $10m and getting it to 500 or 700 screens."
Cinedigm has also just unveiled an alliance with distributor Alloy Digital to deliver packaged content from Alloy's Smosh and Clevver Media YouTube channels to ancillary platforms. The partners intend to funnel content into theatres and develop alternative content and "other indie film ventures" likely to cover the family, horror and urban genres.
Beyond that, international expansion is on the cards. A July report by investment bank Merriman Capital said that while digital deployment in international markets lagged behind North America by two to three years, there was a "potential end market of 46,000 screens" available for conversion by Cinedigm.
McGurk adds that the team is looking to forge lasting relationships with producers and financiers from around the world. "We need to have smart local boots on the ground."
Chris McGurk
- 1982-88 Key finance and operational roles at PepsiCo
- 1988-96 CFO of Walt Disney Studios, then president of the Motion Picture Group
- 1996-99 President and COO of Universal Pictures
- 1999-2005 Vice-chairman of board and COO at MGM
- 2006 Senior adviser, new ventures at IDT Entertainment
- 2006-10 CEO of Overture Films
- 2011-present Chairman and CEO of Cinedigm Entertainment Group


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Body of evidence: Mann fleshes out skin and bones
"It was beautiful while it lasted," photographer Sally Mann says after inadvertently washing away an image of her daughter, which she had just made using a long exposure and wet collodion plate process. The moment occurs in a video presentation accompanying the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' epic exhibition, "Sally Mann: The Flesh and the Spirit." But the lament resonates through Mann's entire body of work.
Comprising over 100 images and spanning Mann's career from the late 1970s to the present, the VMFA show is the most comprehensive presentation of the Virginia photographer's work ever displayed in the U.S. What sets it apart from a standard retrospective, though, is "The Flesh and the Spirit" is arranged thematically rather than chronologically, focusing on Mann's repeated use of the physical body to reflect upon the intersection of temporality and the metaphysical.
The show opens and closes with Mann's most recent work, punctuated by two grids of self-portraits, which alone are worth the price of admission. Here Mann uses the inherent flaws that characterize the wet collodion process to upend vanity, creating a series of racially ambiguous and androgynous images that often recall 19th century post-mortem portraits. Each photograph is riveting but when arranged collectively into tiled mosaics, the variations in tone, composition, and details become dominant, all but eliminating self-reference and taking the work into the realm of abstraction.
Mann's ongoing project, "Proud Flesh," which studies her husband's physical decline from a muscle-wasting disease, follows the first grid of self-portraits. As in all of her work, Mann fuses her photographic skills–- ranging from sensitive observation of light to printmaking virtuosity–- with her interest in history and literature to create images that seem iconic and rich with mythic importance. "Proud Flesh" is balanced by "Thin Skin" at the conclusion of the exhibition, in which Mann photographs her own aging neck and torso, almost as if to create an alliance with her husband's deterioration.
Interestingly, the exhibition pays scant attention to Mann's best-known series, "Immediate Family," and omits other projects, like "At Twelve," altogether, opting for more evocative, less narrative work. At the heart of the show are photographs from Mann's Civil War battlefield series. These somber landscapes lack figures but are rife with ghosts and speak to the ultimate end of our physical being.
By poetically probing bodily frailty and death, Mann highlights the exquisite evanescence of life–- it was beautiful while it lasted.
"Sally Mann: The Flesh and The Spirit" is on view through January 23 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond. 804-204-2704.

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Overwater Bungalows
Unlike any other hotel room you've stayed in before, these traditional thatched-roof bungalows are perched above the turquoise lagoon waters. In many of the overwater bungalows, tropical fish swim below as you look through the glass floor or coffee table. With all the amenities of a first-class hotel room, here on your private balcony surrounded only by water and sky, you can enjoy both breakfast, often delivered by canoe, and the sunset, seemingly delivered by the heavens.
Island Tours
There is no better way to gain a sense of everyday Tahitian life and experience the culture of French Polynesia, than passing through the small villages on a circle-island tour. As nearly every island has a coastal road following the lagoon shores, you can either drive around the island by rental car or take a guided bus tour. Explore the island interiors on a 4x4 safari, guided nature hike, or horseback ride. Skim across the lagoons on a motorized canoe, sailboat, or powerboat. For dramatic views above the islands, take a helicopter tour.
Snorkeling & Diving
World-class snorkeling and diving in Tahiti is one of the South Pacific's best-kept secrets. Both experienced and beginner divers and snorkelers are amazed by how clear the waters are and how close they can swim to the marine life, such as the gigantic manta rays. With hundreds of dive sites throughout the islands, divers can choose from the amazing drift dives, oceanic drop-offs, sunken ships, and lagoon dives with infinite marine life.
Shark Feeding
This excursion is one of the most thrilling and popular and can be enjoyed on most of the main islands. After a short trip into the lagoon by powered outrigger canoe or powerboat, you'll float or stand in four to seven feet of clear water behind a secure rope as the docile sharks are hand-fed by an experienced guide. Even non-swimmers can enjoy this exciting scene from the boat.
Tahitian Cultured Pearls
The world-renowned iridescent luster of Mother Nature's most perfect gem can only be created in Tahiti warm lagoon waters. Commonly known around the world as Black Pearls, each Tahitian Cultured Pearl ranges in size and shape and the colors range from the darkest black to shimmering shades of green, blue, bronze, aubergine, or even pink. Tour a pearl farm on Manihi, Rangiroa, Raiatea, Huahine, Taha'a, Tikehau, and Fakarava or visit one of the many pearl shops.
Polynesian Spas
Tahiti is a world-class spa destination with many of the resorts offering new luxurious spas. Surrounded by a backdrop of natural beauty and floral fragrances, there is no better setting for relaxation. Enjoy fresh-flower baths, herbal rain showers, or even a body wrap in banana tree leaves. You can also rejuvenate your romance at the spas aboard the cruise ships including the Parisian-influenced private Spa Villa for two on the m/s Paul Gauguin.
Unique Cruise Ships
A wide variety of cruise products set sail in these romantic isles. Each week, luxurious cruise ships offer first-class meals and balcony cabins, Tahitian-owned "super yachts" sail deep within the smooth-water lagoons, a passenger freighter voyages between 17 ports, sailing catamarans offer small groups or families a vacation at sea, and barefoot cruising creates an environment for the independent and adventurous. Something for everyone on cruises found nowhere else on earth.
Tahitian Wedding Ceremony
An authentic Tahitian Wedding is a meaningful and traditional ceremony for couples wishing to wed in the islands. Couples are bedecked in bright pareu, flowers, and shells. The groom is brought to the beach side location in a canoe while the bride is carried on a rattan throne. Music and dancers enhance the ceremony while a Tahitian priest performs the rites and gives the couple their Tahitian name. This ceremony is held for couples who are being wed for the first time, or for those who wish to renew their vows.
Beginning 2010 weddings are also now legally binding for U.S. and Canadian citizens! Visit our wedding section of the website for more information.
Motu Picnic
Enjoy a private or group picnic on your own motu (tiny islets in the lagoon). Your resort or cruise ship can provide an unforgettable experience where gourmet meals are prepared and enjoyed on a table set either under a coconut tree or in the warm, shallow waters along the beach or at sunset.
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The Prince Arthur still has the feel of a neighbourhood pub, due in part to classic but attractive gastropub fittings of chunky wooden tables, dark-green leather stools and taxidermy on the walls. Indeed, many regulars choose to ignore the food and treat the place purely as a fine venue for a pint: perhaps of Adnams bitter, Bitburger lager or Symonds cider.
The very British menu is reliable and solid, with high-quality ingredients used throughout, though dishes aren't especially original – or swift to change. Mainstays include starters of a half or full pint of prawns (served with mayonnaise), and pork, green peppercorn and garlic terrine. To follow, Adnams-battered haddock and chips, and ham hock with pease pudding and parsley sauce are normally present among the main courses.
Vegetarians might go hungry if they're not tempted by the sole veggie main (jerusalem artichoke risotto, on our last visit); traditional meat-based dishes dominate the repertoire. If that's your thing, you're likely to feel at home among the friendly locals, who range from twentysomething hipsters to groups of middle-aged, and mainly middle-class, locals who often come here on a Monday evening for the entertaining quiz.


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March 31, 2012
(NaturalNews) More than quadrupling an estimate it put forth last year for new agents (http://dailycaller.com), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) now says that it will need more than 4,000 new agents to enforce the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. And in addition to these new agents, the IRS is also asking for more than $300 million in new funding to help fortify the infrastructure it will supposedly need to unconstitutionally force Americans to purchase government healthcare.
The constitutionality of Obamacare is currently being reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court, and yet the IRS is already acting as though the overhaul is definitive law. According to IRS budget requests, the agency says it needs a massive cash infusion to "continue the development of new systems and modifications of existing systems required to support new tax credits." But in reality, this money will more than likely be used to spy on Americans and fine them for failing to purchase adequate health coverage.
"Health reform's insurance mandate says if you do not have 'adequate' insurance, you'll have to pay a fine as part of your tax return," writes Elizabeth MacDonald for FOX Business (http://www.foxbusiness.com). "If your business doesn't provide 'affordable' coverage, you'll have to pay a fine to the IRS, too, as part of your tax return filing."
According to FOX News analyst James Farrell, new IRS reporting requirements under Obamacare, should it end up being declared constitutional, will require individuals to disclose personal insurance plan information such as coverage provisions and costs to the IRS. The provisions will also require individuals to reveal whether or not they have been offered health insurance by their employers, and what this employer-sponsored insurance costs, information that the IRS has never before dealt with.
Another stated reason for the increase in agents and budget funds is to enforce the new tanning excise tax. Tanning salons, health clubs, beauty parlors and other businesses that offer tanning services will be required to pay a tax similar to the kind levied on alcohol and tobacco (http://blog.heritage.org). According to The Daily Caller, the IRS is planning to devote 81 of its agents just to collecting this ten-percent tax (http://dailycaller.com).
"Obamacare bashes into the Constitution at every turn because it is fundamentally in conflict to the essential founding principles of this country — freedom and the sovereignty of states and citizens," writes Grace-Marie Turner for Canada Free Press (http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/45534). "It turns control over one-sixth of our economy to the federal government, ceding life and death decisions to the state."
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The walls of Derry~Londonderry city are already famous but another one is about to become a work of art
The Who? Well, that would be you and many, many, many other faces. The What? It's called the Culture Wall and it's all to celebrate Derry~Londonderry's stint as UK City of Culture 2013. The Where? Well, to be precise, this magnificent and unique piece of art will be projected onto the side of Primark on Market Street, which is overlooked by the 400-year-old walls of Derry~Londonderry And the When? 19 December!
A Facebook app allowed fans from across the world to submit their profile picture to be included on The Culture Wall. Submitted online, as many happy snaps as we could muster were collected and curated into a one-off mosaic. These profile pictures were then placed into the hands of Mr Starkie…
You know when you run through your photos on a computer screen, and secretly wish someone could come along and create a masterpiece with just your photos as the main attraction? Well, on a far, far bigger scale artist/illustrator/graphic designer Domnall Starkie has done just that.
Domnall decided to get involved because: "I really liked the positive and optimistic ethos of the whole project and that it was something that the public could feel inclusive of and connected to. Also, to be part of something that salutes and encourages the transformation and regeneration of my city is pretty heartening."
"I believe the UK City of Culture has been wonderful for Derry~Londonderry – it has not only shed light on the amount of talented and creative people who live here, but it has also given them the opportunity and impetus to let the world know how good they are."
In 2012, Domnall won the Mascot competition for Derry~Londonderry's UK City of Culture 2013 adventure. He had created lots of large-scale projects before, which he deemed fairly sizeable… "until I was given the dimensions for The Culture Wall. To me, wall art needs to be monumental, especially this piece, so I was delighted when I discovered its location and magnitude."
The wall in question is Primark on Market Street, which is overlooked by the 400 year old walls of Derry~Londonderry. So, how far has he come with his arty experiment?
"The image has already been created, but we're just waiting until we have collated all the necessary profile pictures before we unveil the finished piece. What I can tell you is that a mock up has already been done and it looks amazing."
The wall is due to be unveiled on 19 December so we will have to keep guessing until then.
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It's really no wonder why the Conn name can be found so easily in school band rooms and orchestra pits worldwide. Dedicated to crafting brass instruments that look stunning, play effortlessly, and sound incredible, Conn has earned itself a sterling reputation amongst today's discerning brass instrument performers. All you have to do is browse this catalog to see for yourself how extensive Conn's catalog actually is. From double horns and bass trombones to song flutes, tube mouthpieces, and even French horn cleaning kits, Conn takes pride in giving you the instruments and necessary accessories to live out your musical aspirations.
So without further ado, let's take a look at some choices. If you're a trumpet player who's already familiar with playing in front of an audience, you'll have no problem earning applause with the 1B Vintage One Series Professional Bb Trumpet with Sterling Silver Bell. Combining the best of aspects of the C.G. Conn trumpets with a modern design, this stunning work of art contains a one piece hand-hammered bell, and a 46 standard mouthpipe with Monel valves. Boasting a tone that's well-balanced, and a playability that's smooth and fluent, the 1B Vintage One Series Trumpet is a masterpiece in every sense of the word.
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Artichokes with Eggs
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2 Artichokes, peeled, cleaned, see Artichokes with Rice in Olive Oil
1 tsp butter
1/3 cup hot water
2 small size eggs
Yogurt Sauce:
1/2 cup plain Turkish yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp flour, all purpose
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne
2 green onion, sliced
Place artichokes, 1 tbsp butter and 1/3 cup hot water in a small sized pot. Cover and cook over a little bit under medium heat until the artichokes are tender.
Place the cooked artichokes with their juice in a small oven dish. Whisk the all Yogurt Sauce ingredients in a small bowl, pour all around the artichokes.
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Place the dish on the top rack of the oven. After 10 minutes crack the eggs top of the each artichokes. Change the setting of the oven to broil (grill). Put back on the top rack again and and cook until the eggs white are cooked.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small sauce pan. Add the cayenne and paprika. Pour all over the dish. Sprinkle the chopped spring onions all over the top. Serve Artichokes with Eggs while still warm with freshly baked Turkish bread.
Turkish cuisine has so many dishes with eggs. I've noticed that we don't have one with the artichokes! So I decided to use classic Turkish ingredients and Turkish cooking techniques. Here is the result! I love it, I hope you do, too:)
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Flushing Library will host an exhibition of the work of Michelle Cheikin from August 9-28. An opening reception will be held on August 10 from 4 to 6 p.m., and Cheikin will be there to discuss her work and answer questions from the audience.
She will also tell stories about the neighborhoods that are depicted in the pictures.
"All the photos work together as a kaleidoscope of imagery," she said. "I was inspired by the light, different shapes and architecture."
Cheikin started the project ten years ago, when she moved to Queens. She photographed the many neighborhoods she lived in over the years.
"As I moved, I got to explore different neighborhoods," she explained.
Many of Cheikin's subjects are no longer there, or as they were. Some of the images capture a Queens before portions of it was renovated and reinvented.
"It was a good moment to document and preserve," Cheikin said. "My photos capture more abstraction."
Some of Cheikin's work has been shown in the Queens Museum of Art and the Bronx Museum of Art, as well as other galleries around the country. She also teaches Digital Photography and Media Design at Hostos Community College in the Bronx.
Cheikin might return to photographing Queens in the future, but for now the project is finished.
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ZURICH (Reuters) - The case of the South Korean soccer player who inflamed a diplomatic row with Japan by waving a political placard at the London Olympic soccer tournament will be heard again by FIFA's disciplinary committee on Tuesday.
The committee, which has to decide whether Park Jong-woo will face suspension for his protest at the end of the bronze medal match against Japan, failed to reach a verdict when it previously heard the case in October.
A FIFA spokesman said that, even if a decision is reached on Tuesday, it would not be announced for several days as a full report has to be written and translated before the outcome can be made public.
The midfielder held up a sign referring to a territorial dispute between South Korea and Japan while celebrating a 2-0 win over their fierce rivals
Park was handed the sign, which read "Dokdo is our territory", by a fan but his actions prompted soccer's world governing body to open disciplinary proceedings against him.
He was banned from the medal ceremony but the Korea Football Association (KFA) told the Yonhap news agency last month Park had been sent a certificate via the country's Olympic Committee confirming that he would receive his bronze.
The decision regarding the medal is down to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) while FIFA decides on any suspension.
FIFA will also hear the case of Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld who is accused of making an insulting gesture at the referee during the 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw against Norway in October.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich coach was captured by television cameras showing his middle finger - known in German as the "Stinkefinger" - to the official at the end of game.
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- An expected victory by Andy Murray Friday and a surprising win by James Ward gave Britain a 2-0 lead over United States in the opening round of the Davis Cup.
Britain moved to the brink of earning a quarterfinal berth thanks to a comeback win by Ward over Sam Querrey.
The United States' doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan must come through with a win on Saturday to keep the Americans alive.
Murray, the reigning Wimbledon champion, had been a heavy favorite over American Donald Young and the match was not close. Murray needed an hour, 38 minutes to dispose of Young 6-1, 6-2, 6-3.
Querrey then got off to a quick start in the day's second match, but Ward eventually prevailed 1-6, 7-6 (7-3), 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. The match lasted more than 3 hours.
The Bryans will meet the British team of Murray and Colin Fleming Saturday. Sunday's scheduled singles matches in the best-of-five competition will send Murray against Querrey and Young against Ward.
The matches are being played on a clay court in the home stadium of the San Diego Padres. It is the first time the Americans have chosen to play a home Davis Cup series on clay in 22 years.
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Fobis Technologies is another company that makes remotes with very few buttons. Its latest line of remotes, the weemote X ($34.95) and weemote dV ($24.95), have nine buttons each but are fully programmable, according to the company. You can see them at www.weemote.com.
You also can check one of your existing remotes, like for your big-screen television, to see if any of them already have universal-remote capabilities. Many of the newer televisions build their remotes to also work with other components.
Finally, if you just want a really good universal remote, regardless of its complexities, check out Logitech's Harmony series, which has gotten great reviews from tech sites. I've used one that was really good, but it was tricky to use, as well as expensive. Find them at www.logitech.com.
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German builder Hochtief HOTG.DE has sold its airports division to Canada's Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) for 1.1 billion euros ($1.4 billion), seeking to cut debt and invest in its infrastructure business.
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Sources told Reuters in April that Hochtief received bids for its airport unit.
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If you have seen 'Julie & Julia,' then you will know what I am talking about. If you have not seen it, then think of Meg Ryan, in the restaurant, in 'When Harry Met Sally – Official Site – Now on DVD.' Same thing!!
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I have successfully lost 24 pounds since January. Ahh, this week may have lowered that to 20 pounds as I have actually eaten four meals out. This is two meals over the total of meals eaten out in restaurants that I usually do in a whole month. People keep wanting to feed me and it is rude to say, "no" to someone who is intent on treating you. Right?
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Mo. to increase oversight of unaccredited schools
State personnel to increase classroom visits
The State Board of Education is increasing its oversight of Missouri's unaccredited schools and hiring a consultant to help develop an improvement plan.
The board's action Tuesday comes in advance of an Aug. 28 effective date for a new law allowing the state to more quickly intervene in unaccredited schools. Three districts currently lack accreditation -- Kansas City and the suburban St. Louis systems of Normandy and Riverview Gardens.
State Education Commissioner Chris Nicastro said state personnel will increase their classroom visits and interaction with local education officials.
The board also approved a contract with The Cities for Education Entrepreneurship Trust to analyze the reasons for failure in the Kansas City School District and make recommendations to improve it. The suggestions also could be used for other schools.


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Who Is wiseGEEK?
Who is behind wiseGEEK? It's one of the most common questions we receive. We are a team of researchers, writers and editors dedicated to providing short, clear and concise answers to common questions. Over the years, we have had hundreds of contributors; you can read some of their profiles below.
If you have any questions or comments, please be sure to contact us.
Johnny is the guru behind the scenes at wiseGEEK. Like most of the wiseGEEK team, Johnny works with language; but unlike our writers and editors, Johnny's languages are PHP and SQL. He ensures that the website remains accessible and the pages load fast.
Johnny has a Master's Degree in computer science; in addition to applying his skill to wiseGEEK development, he has also taught programming classes at a technical school.
"Programming for wiseGEEK is a challenge, but refraining from getting distracted (and educated) by the content on the site, is even harder."
When Johnny is away from his computer, he likes playing the guitar; when he's even farther away, he enjoys hiking.
Liza has been involved with wiseGEEK since the middle of 2013. Currently, she is working closely with the rest of the team to manage site optimization and improve the visitor experience. She is passionate about tapping into the immense power of technology and the internet to extend human knowledge and make information available for everyone.She enjoys working for wiseGEEK from San Francisco, CA while taking a break from completing her MBA at Harvard Business School. She has a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia. Outside of work, Liza enjoys reading, hiking, playing tennis, meeting new people, and learning more about technology.
Born in the Deep South, Malcolm has a great curiosity about a wide range of subjects. This desire to know a little about everything has made him a receptacle for all sorts of trivia. His home is full of books that cover a wide range of subjects. A particular favorite is all things connected with the music scene of the 1960's, as is evidenced by his substantial vinyl record collection.
Writing has long been a passion for Malcolm. Over the years, his work has appeared in devotional anthologies, poetry collections, and local newspapers. While working in the teleconferencing industry, Malcolm was often responsible for creating text for various marketing and sales pieces. One of his greatest pleasures while working in that industry was the chance to travel and meet clients from all types of businesses and non-profit organizations.
After leaving the teleconferencing industry in early 2007, Malcolm made the leap to full time freelance writer. Several months after making the change, Malcolm submitted his first article to wiseGEEK and has been happily submitting work ever since.
In addition to wiseGEEK, Malcolm also continues to accept assignments in print publications and other online sites. When not actively engaged in research and writing tasks, Malcolm enjoys spending time with family and friends, catching a minor league baseball game, collecting vinyl records, and biking around the city.
Michael is a part-time writer for wiseGEEK, specializing in the Science & Engineering section. He has contributed over 1,000 articles on paleontology, physics, biology, astronomy, chemistry, and futurism. He enjoys writing for wiseGEEK because it lets him earn money while he familiarizes himself with diverse areas of science.
Michael is an avid blogger. His blog has received over 3 million views since its founding in 2006. It has been covered on G4.TV's Attack of the Show and on Wired.com.
At age 18, while still attending High School, Michael founded the Immortality Institute, a grassroots life extension advocacy organization. The organization was formed to tap into a new realization in the scientific community that stem cell research and regenerative medicine could be used in the next couple decades to radically extend human healthspans.
Michael has worked for the Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Methuselah Foundation, and is currently Fundraising Director for the Lifeboat Foundation. In May 2007, Michael was profiled for Psychology Today magazine. Michael also serves as a director of the World Transhumanist Association.
Michael has been a contributing writer to wiseGEEK since 2004. Armed only with a penchant for arcane knowledge and a reliable dial-up connection, he continues to point out the advantages of glass shelving or the sad fate of Fizzies. Other topics Michael has covered: What is Phatic Communication? What Does Deus Ex Machina Mean? What is a Bootlegger's Turn? and the exceedingly popular Why Should I Study Latin?
Originally from the Kent State University area of northeastern Ohio, Michael now lives in the Deep South with his wife Amy, also a professional writer. When not tracking down the safest ways to remove ear wax, he enjoys singing karaoke, acting, and watching movies. Throughout his adult life, Michael has been a deli cook, published poet, disk jockey, voice-over artist and English tutor. He can also be found every Sunday morning playing the organ for a rural Methodist church.
Michael likes the opportunity to grow as a writer that wiseGEEK provides. He hopes readers will spend a little time rummaging through the website and perhaps learn a little something about alligator meat or nose hair trimmers. That way he can sleep better at night, knowing his life's work was not in vain.
Mary began writing for wiseGEEK in 2006, when she was captivated by questions like In Law, What is Balancing the Equities? and What Does Cruelty Free Mean? She loves writing for wiseGEEK because it offers an opportunity to learn something new and fascinating every day, and to share this knowledge with others.
Mary has a liberal arts degree from Goddard College, and when she's not writing for wiseGEEK, she enjoys reading, adventuring in the great outdoors, and cooking, especially with and for friends. Some of her favorite articles include: How Do I Bathe a Cat? What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Can You Really Mail Order Live Poultry? and How Can I Bake an Excellent Cherry Pie?
Mary Elizabeth is an author, composer, and licensed teacher, and also freelances for wiseGEEK. She has published four books in the area of language and literature with Barron's Educational Series, Inc. and six literature study guides with Garlic Press. She has also written teacher and student material for a number of major textbook publishers' secondary literature programs, as well as created content for several music education products offered by Sibelius Software, Ltd. Her music compositions have been performed in Vermont, New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Utah.
Mary Elizabeth has a B.A. from the University of Chicago writing program, and an M. Ed. in reading from the University of Vermont. She has three children and she lives in Vermont.
Having conducted extensive Internet research on a wide variety of topics over a number of years, Mary Elizabeth has been disenchanted by the amount of misinformation available. She appreciates the chance to set the record straight through wiseGEEK, for which she has written a wide variety of articles, ranging from light-hearted language lessons (What is a Tongue Twister? What is a Limerick? What is Pig Latin?) to arts and crafts (What is Origami Paper?) to food (What is Garlic?) to music (What is a Hi Hat?).
Nicole is a freelance writer for wiseGEEK. She lives on the East Coast with her four children, has a never-ending thirst for knowledge and enjoys researching even the most obscure topics. Her main interests are homeschooling, parenting, health, science, and business. Besides writing, Nicole has a profound love for playing with her children, reading, camping, and relaxing on the beach.
Nicole likes to focus on articles from the Health and Wellness Category: What is Lupus? What is an Insanity Defense? What is Exposure Therapy? What is Adenoma? What can I do about Clogged Arteries?
Jessica has been a wiseGEEK writer since 2008, and enjoys the challenges presented by each new article she writes. Besides being a Disney park fanatic, her favorite articles include What is a Cow?, What is Leetspeak?, Who is Macbeth?, and What makes a Good Literary Villain?
She has a B.A. in Theater from UCLA and is currently a second-year graduate student at the American Film Institute majoring in screenwriting. Jessica enjoys rum-based cocktails, Maui, Sega genesis games, and arguing about topics (both wiseGEEK and otherwise) with her big sister Tricia.
Dana Hinders earned her BA in journalism and mass communication from The University of Iowa in May 2003. After her son was born in November 2004, Dana discovered that freelance writing allowed her to more effectively balance her work and family responsibilities. Now, she specializes in creating web content for effective search engine optimization and has written blogs, sales copy, informational articles, and e-courses.
Sheryl Butterfield is a freelance writer in Denver, Colorado. She writes about a variety of topics, including environmental issues, renewable energy and parenting teenagers.
Sara is a freelance writer, artist, and activist. In addition to wiseGEEK, she writes for print magazines, nonprofit organizations, and websites. She has published a novella through text messaging, and has several others in progress. The former editor and CitiJo Program Manager of YouthNoise, she has also managed a restaurant, taught children in Spain, run a handful of student organizations and retreats, homeschooled a sibling, debated across the country, taught CPR and first aid, tutored college students, sung in a choir for over a decade, painted faces and interned with several organizations.
A graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, Sara is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in English. Married to her high school sweetheart and mother to a very tenacious little girl, she loves to read, create, learn, volunteer, play with her daughter, go on adventures and date her husband. Some of Sara's articles include What is a Mechanic's Stethoscope?, What Worldwide Charities Offer Free Hearing Aids?, and What are the Most Common Environmental Issues?
Having walked a vast array of occupational paths throughout most of his 27 years, journalist and photographer Mitch continues to diversify his writing style as a member of wiseGEEK. Former editor of Oxford Town, a weekly A&E guide in Oxford, Miss., Mitch has also written numerous articles, features and industry news for international trade publication Nightclub & Bar Magazine. He has had published over 150 album reviews on groups from Arcade Fire to Miles Davis, Os Mutantes to Kris Kristofferson, and beyond.
His adoration for music and the media has allowed Mitch close interaction and general mischief with many of his favorite musical artists including Band of Horses, Wilco, Dent May & His Magnificent Ukelele, as well as countless literary minds living in or passing through Oxford: a literary landmark of sorts. William Faulkner anyone?
Mitch currently resides in Tupelo, Mississippi, with his girlfriend Emily and their two dogs, Lucy and Nico. He dreams of Nashville each and every day and realizes that, pretty soon, his dream will be just another reality. When he is not juggling test administration and freelance work, you'll likely find him reading (or re-reading) classic literature (Steinbeck, Hesse, Vonnegut, Hemingway, and Bradbury) watching some foreign film you've probably never heard of (I Vitelloni, 8 1/2, Rashomon, Persepolis), or out in the sunlight, clutching his youth while floating down a stream of consciousness in a yellow canoe.
Margo has been writing for wiseGEEK since 2008. She began her freelance writing career after studying the culinary arts, psychology, criminal justice, and education. Settled in as a writer, she's thrilled to be a part of the wiseGEEK family.
"Working as a wiseGEEK writer is wonderful," she says. "I'm always learning new things. There's always something exciting to write about."
When she is not working as a writer, Margo is usually busy cooking, reading, or spending time with her family. Some of her favorite articles to write have been What is Criminal Profiling?, How Do I Help a Choking Baby?, and What is a Fertility Calendar?
Hillary began contributing to wiseGEEK in 2008. Though she spends a good deal of time writing satirical fiction, the articles she writes for wiseGEEK satisfy her insatiable curiosity and obsession for research. A devoted virtual scribe, she also manages an electronic publishing business that affords her the opportunity to practice skills in graphic design, small business development, and technical writing intended for online audiences.
Hillary's info junkie inclinations extend to real life learning about people and places and she tends to move around — a lot. She's lived in 11 states and countless cities, including a ghost town in Montana and most recently a historic district at the gateway to the South. There she can walk a block from her house to check out a bed where Ulysess S. Grant slept, two blocks to view the site of a nifty speech given by Theodore Roosevelt, and three blocks to eat the best BBQ on the banks of the Mississippi. She also enjoys hanging out with her daughter whom she homeschools, doing anything artsy, and traveling.
Hillary's contributions include What Is Evaporation?, What Are Some Characteristics of the INFP Personality?, What Are the Stages of Shock?, and What Is a Toilet Rough In?
Dee is a freelance writer and resident of the beautiful state of Colorado. She has a BA in English Literature and a JD from a school in Alabama. Eventually, she decided to focus her energy on writing and photography — her true passions. Dee enjoys living the "Colorado lifestyle" with her husband, children, and yellow lab.
Dee loves the fact that she is a writer for wiseGEEK. She is constantly telling her friends and family about the exciting new questions she gets to answer each day. She particularly enjoys writing about medical problems, rare diseases, home improvement topics, and legal questions. A few of her favorites are: What is Liver Fluke?, What is a Hamartoma?, What is a P-Trap?, and What is a DUI Lawyer?
Sarah is a part-time freelance writer for wiseGEEK. She graduated from the University of Oregon with BAs in Romance Languages (Spanish & Italian) and Linguistics, and the Monterey Institute of International Studies with and MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She moved to Istanbul in 2002 and taught English in language courses and university for five years. She currently is a freelance writer and mother while she waits for her son to start school.
Since starting to write for wiseGEEK in 2009, Sarah has become a fount of obscure knowledge, eliminating her friends' need for iPhones to look up things on the Internet during teahouse conversations. This works out fine because iPhones don't work well with the Internet in Turkey yet.
Sarah has a small following of other expats in Turkey at her blog and is an avid reader of whatever books in English come her way. She's a devoted coffee drinker, (usually) a decent mother, a lousy wife and housekeeper, and her fish always die.
Paulla has been a part time writer for wiseGEEK since April of 2005. Her background includes a B.A. in English Literature from George Mason University, more than 15 years of freelance writing, and the full time job of homeschooling her three children, the oldest of whom just graduated from high school this spring. Originally from the western United States, Paulla and her husband are raising their family in a small town in Maine. They love to read, watch movies, attend sporting events, and listen to music of any kind.
Currently, Paulla is the editor of a website about her home state and she continues to homeschool her two middle-school aged daughters. In addition to teaching and learning with her children, she loves hiking and spending time outdoors.
Paulla enjoys the flexibility and consistency of wiseGEEK and its staff, as well as the ability to continuously learn.
"wiseGEEK has been the most satisfying company to work for in all my experience of freelance writing. The topics are clear and straight forward, and I always learn something new."
Some of Paulla's articles include: What is SAT Prep? How can I Find a Good Mentor? What is a Freelance Writer? What is Palliative Care? What is Astigmatism?
Jeff is a freelance writer in Berkeley, CA, who finds wiseGEEK a perfect opportunity to put all his esoteric knowledge to good use. He graduated from Creighton University with a BA in English/Creative Writing and a minor in Biology.
Jeff is a part-time wiseGEEK contributor, part-time short story writer, and part-time novelist. With a knack for multi-tasking and a love of the Bay Area, he manages to find time to rollerblade, rock climb, hike, and in true geek fashion, play a variety of computer, role playing, and board games.
He loves all his wiseGEEK articles equally, but some of his favorites include: What is a Dividend?   What is Agoraphobia?   What is a Ticket Broker? What is Marzipan?   What are the Most Popular Internet Games?   What Should I Consider when Buying Inline Skates?
Tricia has been part of the wiseGEEK team since 2006, and in that time she's contributed more than 2,500 articles to the site. As a graduate in literature from Sonoma State University, her passion in life is reading, reading, and then more reading, and she is extraordinarily grumpy when she runs out of books. Writing, as the natural extension of reading, has served Tricia well as a wiseGEEK contributor. She's been able to explore more of her interests, researching topics including medicine, art, film, history, politics, ethics, and religion. Tricia remains fascinated by the connectivity between different areas of thought and knowledge, and hopes her work helps to create bridges of understanding between reader, writer and topic. Tricia lives in Northern California with her beloved husband of over 15 years and her two sons, and is continuing work on her first novel. Some of her articles include: What is Fundamentalism?, Who are Beren and Luthien?, and Why is a Rabbit's Foot Considered Lucky?
"wiseGEEK gives me an opportunity to view the world from so many different perspectives and explore such diverse avenues of thought. I love finding the answers to our readers' questions and find it wonderful to have a job that allows me to constantly learn new things!"
Sheri began writing for wiseGEEK in April, 2006. Her first article was What is Deep Drawing?. When she joined wiseGEEK, Sheri was working full time as a copywriter in a marketing agency. She has a degree in English and communications, plus a minor in marketing. Sheri writes for wiseGEEK regularly and also freelances from her home office where she writes a variety of creative and corporate copy for clients in the United States and Canada.
Sheri lives in Vancouver BC Canada in a small, but elegant apartment. She loves her Tabby-Siamese cat, Audrey, reality TV, reading and walking around her neighborhood. She is grateful to be able to be a regular contributor to wiseGEEK and loves reflecting on, analyzing and synthesizing information to create relevant, informative articles. Three of her favorites are: What are Some Alternatives to Coffee Tables?, What is a Radio Show?, and What is Tupelo Honey?
Diane is the Managing Editor of Black Lawrence Press and the Editor of The Adirondack Review. As an undergraduate, she studied at Sarah Lawrence College and Oxford University. She is currently working on her M.A. in Literature. Diane lives in Brooklyn with one architect and two chinchillas.Some of Diane's articles include: How Can I Get Rid of Garlic Breath? and What is Black Irish?
Niki focuses on editing articles for wiseGEEK, but has also written several articles including: What are Nose Rings? and What are the Different Types of Exercise Equipment?
She graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Linguistics and Anthropology, and plans to pursue higher education in linguistics after taking a year off.
Outside of school and work, Niki is an avid reader and enjoys travel, dancing, and playing the Sims. She loves the flexibility of working for wiseGEEK, her friendly colleagues, and learning new things every day from the articles she edits.
Karyn Maier is a professional writer, editor, and book author with expertise in botanical medicine and green living topics. She has authored more than 300 magazine articles and columns for numerous consumer and industry health-related publications in the US, Canada, and the UK. She has authored four books, which are published in four languages.
Karyn has also filled many roles in the online social networking and media segments in terms of online community development and facilitation, project management, and content production. In addition to contributing to wiseGEEK, Karyn continues to develop her skills as a web producer, managing editor, and online community coordinator.
Karyn lives with her husband in the majestic Catskill Mountain region of New York surrounded by woods, a view of three mountain peaks, and natural waterfalls. She has raised three sons and several fur-kids. Currently, she and her one-year old Australian Shepherd are training together in non-competitive agility. (It's either that or get some sheep.) Karyn and her husband are avid "rennies" and live all year just to make another summer season touring renaissance faires in the northeast. Huzzah!
Brendan wrote his first article for wiseGEEK in April of 2005, and has since written hundreds of articles on a wide range of topics he cares about. The opportunity to learn about new and interesting things every day, and to be able to share them with others, makes the work incredibly rewarding. His education is in Linguistics and Cultural Anthropology, and in addition to wiseGEEK writing he writes poetry, novel-length fiction, and short fiction extensively. His second digital life is as a web-designer.
Outside of the virtual realm he can be found traveling the globe, hiking in the forests of the Mendocino Coast, dancing late into the night, teaching fencing, or enjoying a good meal and a fine glass of wine with friends and loved ones.
"wiseGEEK is a wonderful online resource and community -- a marriage of concise technical information and easy-to-understand language. It is an honor to be a part of such a project"
Brendan tends to focus on topics related to technology, linguistics and beverages: What is AJAX? What is a Pronoun? What is a Verb? What is Arabic? What is Champagne?
Jennifer is a freelance writer from southwest Ohio, who abandoned her boring, but once advised "more marketable," educational background in business to become a writer almost ten years ago. In addition to writing part-time for wiseGEEK, she also writes for print publications and works part-time as a copywriter for an internet marketing firm.
When she's not writing, Jennifer is volunteering at her children's schools. In her non-existent spare time between work and raising two boys, she enjoys reading historical fiction, learning new board and card games, and playing the piano when no one can hear. Married to her first love, she is a self-proclaimed coffee addict and might consider leaving her husband for a Folgers majority stockholder.
"Writing for wiseGEEK is like having a new job every day. I love having the opportunity to work at a job that mirrors a philosophy I hold so dear and preach regularly to my kids — the only dumb question is the one that's never asked. I get to answer questions I might never have thought to ask like What are Chukkas? or How Can I Eliminate Fleas From My Home?"
"It's great to be able to call what I do work."
Jessica is part-time writer for wiseGEEK, who resides with her family in the Minneapolis area. She also writes for other a couple of other websites. Jessica has been employed in the airline and travel industry for ten years and as a producer and cohost of a nationally broadcast talk radio program. She is currently finishing her degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
When Jessica is not studying or writing, she spends the majority of her free time helping her toddler age daughter discover the world around her. Jessica also enjoys traveling, reading and music. She loves writing articles for wiseGEEK in order to learn about things which she may have never known about.
Some of Jessica's favorite articles that she has contributed to wiseGEEK are: What is a Krewe?, Who are the Revolutionary Guards?, Where can I get the Motivation to Lose Weight?, What is Jacob's Ladder?


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Chivvis and Lovell Studios is the art and framing business of husband and wife, Jack Chivvis and Linda Lovell. After 30+ years of operating a gallery and frame shop in the historic business district of Salida, Colorado, Jack and Linda have moved their studios just a stroll from downtown, on the other side of the Arkansas River.
Jack works with various paints, found objects, wood and metal mostly making wall art . Linda is a certified picture framer with more than 35 years of experience and uses only the highest quality materials and techniques. She emphasizes a high degree of personal service and attention to detail and color. She also works in fiber arts and beadwork.
This site features a variety of the kinds of things we do, as well as some items that are for sale. We are happy to respond to questions and send pictures via e-mail of current work. We encourage phone calls and enjoy chatting with customers.
Jack Chivvis & Linda Lovell