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Laura Barker, who is an OT from Michigan and national presenter on The Ready Approach to sensory processing, visited Central Lyon Monday, September 12. She held some consultations and observations in the lower elementary with the goal of helping students be more successful.
Laura gave brief 15-minute presentations to nine Central Lyon classrooms about how to get the brain "just right" for learning. She presented easy activities the students could quickly do if they felt like their brain was running "too fast" or "too slow" for learning. Her information is helpful for all brains and students of all ages and abilities, but it is especially helpful for those who have ADD/ADHD, Autism, behavioral and/or learning challenges. Laura and Jill Jansma, Central Lyon para Senior Ready Associate, will be teaching a training in Rapid City at the end of the week.


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I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and lived there until I was 14 years old. But I visit my homeland every year for both business and leisure.
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- European History: WW1, WW2, Former countries such as Austro-Hungarian Empire, Yugoslavia and Soviet Union
- Information Technology: Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Networks, Protocols and Standards, Video Game Consoles and articles related to companies I previously worked with
- Music: Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal and other articles related to the music I like
- Philosophy: Everything, but particularly Existentialism, Nihilism, Solipsism and philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, Nietzche and Descartes
- Psychology: Pretty much everything starting from the basic science. I specialy like to read the contrasts between orientations such as Psychoanalysis and cognitivism
- Psychiatry: Mental disorders such mood disorders, stress-relatated disorders, personality disorders and behavioral disorders such as ADHD
- Literature: Classic literature and their past and post influences, and authors such as Dostoevsky, Ernest Hemingway
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- Metropolitan Police Public Order Operational Command Unit (SO11/CO11)
- Odebrecht
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- Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
- Rolf Weinberg
- SecurDisc (constantly and restarted by other editors)
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- When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough
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- Brazilian Expeditionary Force
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- Criticisms of The Da Vinci Code
- Crystal Reports
- Ethanol fuel in Brazil
- Industrial Relations
- National Anthem of the Soviet Union
- Petrobras
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- Rio de Janeiro
- Sandro Rosa do Nascimento
- Sérgio_Vieira de Mello
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- Tema da Vitória
- Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
- War of Tatters (Farrapos)
- I survived the Chicken Phall
- I was the founder of the official Symphony X website, which used to be called The Edge of Forever
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Can't find buckwheat honey. What honey would be similar?
Miranda is a contributor at Food52.
I have never made this recipe, so I can't say for certain, but I would bet that you could substitute any other good quality honey you have around and though the flavor would be a little different, it would still be delicious.


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DBJ to lend J$1.5b through mobile banking platform
Correction & Clarification
The headline and content of the story titled 'DBJ to lend J$1.5b through mobile banking platform', incorrectly stated the funds available for the M3 pilot project. Development Bank of Jamaica said it will distribute J$450 million to microfinance institutions for lending next fiscal year and that MFIs participating in the M3 programme will determine how much is disbursed via the M3 platform. The J$1.5 billion relates to financing issued over several years to MFIs, since 2009.
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The Development of Jamaica (DBJ) has launched a 'non-commercial' pilot of a new mobile money facility for microfinance loans, called M3, and has made J$1.55 billion available to 10 approved lenders for distribution in the test phase.
The project, which is being implemented in partnership with National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) as the account holder for the micro-finance lenders and Transcel Limited as technology provider, was launched officially on Monday.
The maximum loan available individually will be US$5,000, with other limits to be set, said the DBJ. Lending under M3 begins in April.
The initiative is labelled 'non-commercial' because no fees are being charged by the DBJ and none will be required for use of ATM cards for withdrawal of funds once loans are approved.
M3 customers will be able to remotely access their NCB bank account, primarily to check account balances and to make bill payments, transfer funds; and carry out commercial activities such as person-to-business transactions and payments for goods and services.
The approved M3 lenders are: Access Financial Services Limited, First Heritage Cooperative Credit Union, NationGrowth Microfinance Limited, National People's Co-operative Bank, St Elizabeth Cooperative Credit Union, St Thomas Cooperative Credit Union, Jamaica National Small Business Limited, Micro Credit Limited, First Union Financial Limited and McKayla Financial Services Limited.
"We are actually starting lending in April. We are doing all the ground work now," said Emmy Lewars, general manager of institutional strengthening and project management at DBJ.
Lewars said collateral for loans was an issue to be addressed directly by the approved lenders, as well as the interest rate to be charged.
Hugo Daley, managing director of Trancel, said that the technology is expected to significantly reduce the cost of making loans and will get cheaper over time as "more people cooperate".
Trancel will supply the banking app to be deployed on borrowers' mobile phones. Daley indicated that the logistics were being worked out with mobile phone companies LIME Jamaica and Digicel Jamaica.
The cost of the pilot was not disclosed by the DBJ. Daley said that the mobile phones of borrowers do not have to be Internet-enabled must be able to support the M3 application. He said down-market phones, that is, the cheapest brands on the market, may not be compatible.
The M3 system will be implemented in four phases over a 12-month period and aims to capture more of the unbanked. It will require the opening of an account at NCB if the applicant is not yet an NCB customer.
Lewars said the DBJ was instructed by the Bank of Jamaica that NCB should be the responsible party for and AML-CFT (Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism) requirements under the banking project.
"M3 by design is 'bank-centric', which means that all the funds in the mobile money accounts must be held in a custodian account at NCB with the DBJ as trustee," said DBJ in press material distributed Monday.
Asked whether this meant NCB had veto power over the loan distribution, DBJ suggested that it did not.
"The individual applies for the loan from the MFI (microfinance institution) and remains the customer of the MFI. The MFI decides whether the customer will get the loan. NCB applies the KYC procedures & facilitates the new account," said DBJ spokeswoman Claudette White on Tuesday.
The findings of the pilot, DBJ Managing Director Milverton Reynolds, said at the launch, will be used as the basis for the development of policies covering the operation of all aspects of mobile money in Jamaica.


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I'm late, I'm late! Sorry, guys, I have no other excuse except that I was really oblivious of the time (and date). I've been watching Wimbledon matches till late at night, eagerly anticipating my boy, Rafael Nadal, advancing to the semis. Anyways, here's my entry for this week:
Seafood amok. Shrimp, squid, and fish cooked in coconut milk with various aromatic herbs and spices. One of our favorite dishes to order at Trasak Paek (Sweet Cucumber) Restaurant along St. 63, also known as Phlauv Trasak Paem (Sweet Cucumber Street). Nice name, eh?


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Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday performed the ground breaking of a bridge on Indus River to connect Bhakkar and Dera Ismail (DI) Khan.
Costing Rs7 billion, the bridge would establish a new road link between Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces to facilitate the transportation of agricultural produces and other goods.
The federal government would fund the project and Rs400 million had been allocated for it during fiscal 2017-18.
Currently, there are 15 crossing points over River Indus with none including bridges, barrages and head works being wider than 20 feet which is insufficient to accommodate the traffic congestion and load.
The bridge will link Kallur Kot area of Bhakkar and DI Khan's Dhaki area by reducing distance from 80 kilometers to just 15 kilometers. Other linking point between Kallur Kot and Dhaki is DI Khan-Darya Khan bridge and it takes around two and half hours to cover the distance of 126 kilometers.
Under the project, four-lane bridge would be 1.28 kilometers long and the total stretch of roads on both the carriageways would be around 14.2 kilometers.
The design life of the bridge is 100 years with the traffic speed to be set at 100 kilometers per hour.
The project would take around 18 months to complete. Being a component of China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the bridge will be linked with DI Khan-Islamabad motorway.
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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - The second day of a hand recount in Berkeley County ended Monday with Steve Teufel in the lead for the Republican nomination for a Berkeley County Commission seat.
The recount of the May 14 primary race began at 1 p.m. and was halted at 5 p.m. At that time, Teufel, of Martinsburg, had 754 votes; Bill Alexander, of Martinsburg, had 718 and James L. Edwards, of Hedgesville, had 577 votes.
Teufel, who was ahead of Edwards by eight votes after a canvass of the election held the week after the primary, was ahead by 10 votes. Edwards lost a vote in precinct 44 on Friday and gained one in precinct 23 on Monday. Teufel gained one vote in both precinct 19 and 23 on Monday, and Alexander gained one vote in precinct 19, according to election officials.


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State-Wide Space Survey. A Survey of the Amount and Utilization of Nonresidential Space Available for Higher Education in Illinois. Fall 1965.
Illinois State Board of Higher Education, Springfield.
A survey of the amount and utilization of non-residential state university campus space available for potential higher education classroom usage is presented for all of the public colleges and universities in Illinois. The survey categorizes the space--(1) by an inventory of net assignable space, and (2) by the utilization of net assignable space for classrooms, instructional laboratories, other teaching facilities, offices, library, gymnasium, student union, bookstore, hospital and health services, auditorium, museum, and theater. A room period usage inventory is given for classrooms and instructional laboratories. Recommendations and suggested techniques are given for achieving utilization standards. The appendix includes tables of data collected by the survey from each of the colleges and universities. (HH)
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You could go the traditional route and purchase a home with the help of a real estate agent. But you've been hearing the buzz about real estate auctions and the bomb deals to be had. Sounds like a super-smart way for a first-time home buyer to save money, right?
Before you hop online or head to the auction hall, arm yourself with information. (A wad of cash also helps).
Types and Where to Find Them
A home ends up being offered in an auction for many reasons, but by far the most likely scenario is foreclosure. The home is then auctioned off by the county sheriff in a sheriff's sale. This is the classic "courthouse steps" type of auction where the property is sold to the highest bidder for all cash on the spot.
Bank Owned
If no one buys the home at the sheriff's sale, the lender retains ownership. This type of property is called Real Estate Owned by the lender (REO). The lender then lists the property with a local real estate agent or auctions the property through one of many real estate auction services.
Real Estate Auction Web Sites
Search "real estate auctions" and you'll find them. Site listings come from lenders who are trying to sell REOs, private parties who've chosen auction over real estate agent listings, the site's own scan of public records for upcoming sheriff's sales or a mix of all three.
Government Auctions
Federal and state governments seize property for various reasons: tax liens, criminal forfeiture and more. Government web sites (with the extension .gov) carry these listings, and auctions are run by the U.S. Treasury or federal, state or local law enforcement.
Government-Related Entities
At times and when lenders can't recover all of the money they're owed, homes land in the lap of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the FDIC, HUD, USDA or VA. Each agency web site lists foreclosed properties, which the agency may also post on commercial web sites.
The Assets You Need to Play
Sheriff's sales generally require cash on the spot. A cash deposit along with a letter of credit from the bank (meaning the bank affirms that you have the cash available, NOT that you are approved for a loan) might also be accepted.
Other types of auctions will require cash, or, in the case of online auctions that allow bidders to finance purchases, pre-approval (through the auction's lender) as a prerequisite to bid and proof of pre-approval (through your own lender) before the time of the sale.
Preparation is Key
When you buy a home through a real estate agent, you can expect inspections and an appraisal to thoroughly investigate the property before you close escrow. And then you have the option to back out. At auction, no such luck. Once you win the bid, the home's yours for better or worse. The difference between making or losing a fortune all comes down to the homework you do.
Assess Value
Estimates you find online are not guaranteed, and not based on an inspection of the property. But they do give you a good ballpark figure to build on.
To support your initial findings and give you a range of fair market value, search for similar properties in the neighborhood for sale, or even recent sales.
Review Past Listings
Although not current information, listings, if you can find them, tell you a lot about the property, and may have photos of the inside.
Inspect It Yourself
If at all possible, drive by the property. The inside is still a mystery, but you can sometimes tell a lot from the street. Learning how to assess a property will help you in this instance.
Tap into Local Knowledge
Neighbors and local real estate agents may have "insider information" about the property. Don't be shy — ask. If you found a previous listing of the property, call the agent who listed it and have a quick convo.
The Auction Itself and Your Chance of Winning
You may bid on several properties — if not dozens — before successfully winning a bid.
To get a great deal through auction, you will have to live by the three Ps: Preparation, patience and persistence.


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Daniela's Deliciously Decadent
Daniela's Deliciously Decadent stores in Cape Town and Durban have become synonymous with mouth-watering pastries, in particular macaroons. HL spoke to Daniela Dotan about her passion for sweet treats, the art of creating macaroons and buying Daniela's creations online... Where did your passion for food, and pastries in particular, begin? I've always had a love for all things sweet. As a child, my dad was often away and would send treats home for the family. I have fond childhood memories of unwrapping packages of Turkish Delight, Caramel, Halva and Jaffa Cakes but this excitement did not automatically translate into a passion for cooking and baking. So, how did you get into the industry? Growing up, I didn't have a clear idea of what I wanted to do with my life. I often meet chefs who have been passionate about cooking their whole lives; for me it was just co-incidental that I found myself enrolled at the Silwood School of Cookery. I didn't have great dreams of becoming a cordon bleu chef. To be honest, when I first arrived at Silwood, I thought I was attending finishing school: we were learning to cook, to set tables and arrange pretty flowers. A few lessons in, my life changed and now, I live my passion every day. Tell us about Daniela's Deliciously Decadent. I have beautiful shops in two of the most amazing cities in South Africa: Cape Town and Durban. You can also order boxes of 12 or 24 macaroons online and they will be delivered anywhere in South Africa, packaged in a luxury gift box. Daniela's Deliciously Decadent specialises in Parisian Macaroons, Boutique Cakes, Confectionery and Chocolate Brownies. We work with real ingredients to produce handcrafted pleasure. I have a strong belief that treats are not for everyday, so when you do indulge, it must really be worth it and special attention is given to portion sizes, colours, textures, the marriage of flavours and the balance of sweetness to make Daniela's really worth the wait, I hope. Your speciality is macaroons. What is a macaroon? A macaroon can only be described as a little mouthful of pure pleasure! A macaroon is an almond cookie with a thin, crisp shell which gives way to a soft, nutty inside filled with a flavoured chocolate cream. Brightly coloured in a rainbow of hues, we've tried to make Daniela's macaroons look as delicious as they taste. From lemon to lime, turquoise and violet the only limit is the imagination at work in the kitchen and we've had such fun experimenting! We've really tried to preserve the elegance and style associated with macaroons, which originated in Paris. We're also proud to say that our macaroons are completely hand-made using quality almonds, sugar, real eggs and chocolate. Is there a particular way to store macaroons? Your delicious mouthfuls of heaven should be stored in the fridge, enjoyed at room temperature and eaten within three days of purchase... we've never heard of a macaroon lasting for three days, though – they're far too tempting! People are constantly delighted by the macaroon flavours you create and their colours! You were tweeting about Red Velvet and Sesame and Fig macaroons last week! Yes, we really have fun with them! We have a variety of flavours - at our last count over 30 – and each flavour has its own distinctive colour. We change flavours often and they are subject to seasonal availability. The most popular flavours are Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio, Caramel, Strawberry and Lemon and generally, these are always available to delight your taste buds. If there's a flavour that I just love... We will usually have our most popular flavours in stock but we love trying out new things and giving our customers a surprise, so in addition to the favourites, we will create interesting flavours daily for you to enjoy. The flavours of the day will be posted on Facebook and Twitter so 'like' or follow us to receive regular updates. If there is a flavour you cannot live without, let us know and we will whip up a batch just for you. For more information about Daniela's Deliciously Decadent, see danielas.co.za or email email@example.com. Text: Candice Botha


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Microsoft seems quite serious about achieving a successful launch in Japan for the Xbox One, and local honcho Takashi Izumi mentioned that local fans have a lot to look forward to.
What type of Japanese games I'm asking like JRPGs, fighting games, strategy, fantasy, anime, FPS, and or all them, What type of Japanese games MS.
Wow..I hope we get a new otogi, lost odysee and more games like dark souls&chrome hounds. I enjoyed the first Blinx too and it wouldn't be a bad idea if MS created an exclusive ip in the survival horror genre.. Ms needs to invest big in this type of games. Looking forward to TGS.
They better keep this promise. I remember when I bought my Xbox 360 along with Blue Dragon. I loved all the exclusive Japanese games 360 had
Rumble Roses XX
Lost Odyssey
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2
Ninja Gaiden 2
Blue Dragon
Dead or Alive 4
Those days gave me memories. Then Microsoft forgot all about the Japanese market, started targeting dude bros, and left me scratching my head wondering what happened.
But - Are they coming to the West? That kind of matters more because I don't see them doing so great in Japan itself any time soon...
As long as Japanese developers still developing games for PS3, I dont see any reason for me to upgrade.... yeah call me anime nerd, but I just rather anime/semi realistic games than realistic game (except infamous :D)


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- At Wintergreen: A Retreat for African-American Writers
One recovering, with scars down her back where her spine was straightened, scars on both hips, as if her flesh has been laced back like flaps or the wings of a butterfly— a woman rubs her with oils, back and shoulders, as if to rub away some invisible iron cape. When I started to feel myself again inside of my body, it was on and off, like flashes of black light. I had no idea where I went between, maybe up looking down through a small, narrow window: my body with its huge legs like the freakish legs of some huge bug, my swimming arms. Once, with the therapist, I felt something from me reaching, a tendril of hope, and I remember how, when my father beat me, when I'd be lying on the floor, begging, it was as if a fragile tendril reached out of my heart, that he might see: I was his daughter, his flesh, feeling. I looked up at my therapist and, for the first time since childhood, felt that trembling even more dangerous than fear.
Toi Derricotte has published three collections of poems, Natural Birth, The Empress of the Death House, and Captivity, which is in its fourth printing. She is an associate professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh.


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The Footlight Players are Charleston's oldest theater company, formed in 1931 as a means of staging a group of one-act plays at the Charleston Navy Yard. They hold court, and performances, in a cavernous old cotton warehouse on Queen Street that was converted into theater space in the late 1980s.
In recent years, productions have ranged from Susan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer-winning Topdog/Underdog to the satiric The Bible: The complete Word of God (abridged), presented as part of the Footlight's Late Night Series. The Footlight also conducts the Charleston Acting Academy, an acting school for students in the area interested in pursuing a career in acting or film.
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- Public Transportation: Good (a 3-minute walk from CARTA buses 20, 30, and 211 at Meeting Street/Queen Street)
- Handicapped Accessibility: Good
- Performances/Programs: 5 shows per season with multiple performances of each
- Ticket Prices: Mainstage shows $26 Adults; $22 Seniors; $15 Students; $12 Children (12 and under). Late Night Series $10 on Thursday; $15 on Friday and Saturday
- Subscriptions: Range from $68 – $132. Student and Senior discounts are available.


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A couple weeks ago I posted a query about Chicago interpretations of pulled pork. One place suggested was Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop in Hyde Park, which I went to today for lunch.
I had enjoyed Dixie Kitchens Cajun food a few times in the past, but had never gotten their pulled pork. One thing that discouraged me from ordering it before was the description on the menu: N.C. pulled pork: BBQd pork done the Low Country way. Low Country refers to the coastal areas of SOUTH Carolina and Georgia; I feared that the cooks might be as confused about bbq as they are about geography. But Chowhound gave me the push I needed to check it out for myself.
For $6.95, you get the pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw on the side and a choice of another side (I had greens). It was a good sandwich. Heres what was authentic about it, from a North Carolinian perspective: adequate but undistinguished hamburger-type bun, the cole slaw, to be added on top of the cue, and the best part hot sauce from eastern North Carolina (Scotts, from Goldsboro). So, what about the pork? It was very tasty, but not N.C. style. The primary flavor in the pork was tomato, with only a little vinegar and hot pepper included. My waitress couldnt tell me how it was prepared, but I would guess that they braise a pork shoulder in liquid, like a pot roast, until the meat falls apart. (In NC a whole pig would be roasted in a pit, basted with vinegar and hot peppers, no tomato.) Ample use of the vinegary hot sauce improved the balance of flavors.
Other food notes: I found the greens oddly bland, but again this was remedied by use of another condiment brought to the table, vinegar with strips of pickled jalapenos. Really outstanding were the 4 freshly made corn cakes (complimentary) brought in a basket as soon as I was seated. Im a big fan of hushpuppies when theyre done well but Id say Dixie Kitchens corn cakes are an even better use of cornmeal.
Ambience, etc: Service was excellent, efficient and friendly. The décor is heavy on antique signs and objects, in keeping with the bait shop theme, producing a kitschy effect that I actually like when its not churned out by Lettuce Entertain You, Cracker Barrel, or other corporate entities. The place was packed with a typically Hyde Park mix of well dressed African American businesspeople, scruffy graduate students, and (today) families with children celebrating Pulaski Day with a bowl of gumbo.
In short, Id recommend Dixie Kitchen, especially if you find yourself in Hyde Park and want an alternative to Thai food.
Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop
5225 S. Harper Ave.
773 363-4943


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Is there any money for my project? Regional Transport Investment Conference, 23-24 March 2017, BG/Sofia, by Maciej Kniter
This event organised by the European Commission spread the latest know-how on financing all kinds of transport-related projects.
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Monday, 16 March 2015
Photo Of The Day: Strawberries in Cups!
Since it's the season of strawberries in Korea, almost every fruit stand is now selling boxes of fresh, locally grown strawberries.
So, if you're walking around Myeongdong these days, or any busy area in Seoul, you will always find stalls selling cups of ready-to-enjoy fresh strawberries!
This one I stumbled upon on the very busy Myeongdong alley. The stall sells these strawberries topped with choices of dark chocolate, white chocolate and other flavors. A cup costs KRW4,000 each, but the only problem is, since it's cold, the flavored topping hardens immediately. And you will have to eat by piercing each slice with a small stick.
These enticing rows of fresh strawberries in cups deserve to be the photo of the day.
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It has been confirmed.
A second alligator in the Brainerd lakes area has been found.
The Cass County Sheriff's Office Tuesday received a report of a possible alligator sighting in Hardy Lake in rural Pillager — about 14 miles west of Brainerd.
Officers responded to the area and did in fact locate a small alligator in the lake near the shoreline. The alligator was secured and transported to the Safari North Wildlife Park, just south of Brainerd.
The sheriff's office and Minnesota DNR Conservation officers received previous reports of the alligator in and around Hardy Lake, but never spotted one until Tuesday.
The first alligator was found July 9 by a Baxter resident who was biking on the paved bike trail in Barrows, which is just south of Brainerd. The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office responded to that incident and retrieved the alligator, which was also brought to the wildlife park.
Calls were made to Safari North and an employee said owners were not taking calls from the media.


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*Culver City, CA. – It's a wrap! The 19th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival concluded several days ago. The festival took place February 16-23, 2011 at the Culver Plaza Theatre.
The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), is America's largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival. This year, more than 100 films made by and/or about people of African descent from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, the South Pacific, Europe and Canada. PAFF holds the distinction of being the largest Black History Month event in the country.
"Experience Your World" was this year's theme with films, panels and workshops, Children's Fest, Spoken Word Fest, Night of Tribute. All of these events delivered as promised to engage, inform and enlightened the audience.
Once again, I had the pleasure of viewing some amazing films. The first being Africa United. The movie was about several youngsters embarking on a trip to the World Cup in South Africa. The kids were very determined to reach their destination. They demonstrated a lot of tenacity, persistence and perseverance. I'm hoping that the group of teenagers in the screening came away with the same message and more.
Ni Wakati (It's Time) followed M1 (Dead Prez) and Umi (P.O.W.) on a trip to Kenya. The movie's subtitle summarizes it well "this is hip-hop redefining the African Experience."
The Manuscripts of Timbuktu is another historical movie about the historical documents/manuscripts that date back to the early 1400's. This is also a powerful movie about black icon Ahmed Baba whose legacy is prominently felt in present day Timbuktu.
Besouro is another powerful movie about another marvelous icon from Brazil. Manuel Henrique Pereira was a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia. HIs legacy continues on all over Brazil, as capoeira was finally recognized as a cultural treasure.
Play Again deal with the sad fact that many young people are addicted to technology and the consequences that result from said addiction. This movie is starting a grassroots movement to get kids, teens, and adults to turn off their electronic gadgets, and get outside and enjoy nature more often.
Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae-this movie had everyone bopping their heads to the contagious music featured in this documentary. This is a must have DVD if you enjoy the memorable music of Jamaica from 1966-69, considered by many to be the golden age. The movie featured discussions with and performances by Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths, Dawn Penn, Hopeton Lewis, Stranger Cole, Derrick Morgan, Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles, U-Roy, Ernest Ranglin, Sly Dunbar, Jackie Jackson, Gladstone Anderson, Hux Brown, Bongo Herman, and Scully Simms with special guest appearance by Rita Marley.
Red Hope? The Blacklisting of Hope Foye (Her Story, Her Songs) Film goers were fortunate to view this historical documentary as well as to be in the presence of Hope Foye. She is a remarkable lady still performing and teaching other vocal students her singing techniques.
Corner Store (see photo above) – This movie brought back a lot of fond memories for me while growing up in Tampa, Florida. This hilarious movie, directed by Joe Doughrity and features Roger Guenveur Smith and Judge Mathis is a must see movie as it makes the film festival circuit. The director is scheduled to host several screenings for residents of Detroit in the summer. I'm hoping that between now and then, that a distributor pick up this very funny movie. The director mentioned that there will be a sequel, as "this movie has the potential to become a franchise" stated Roger Guenveur Smith.
PAFF hopes these films with global appeal will open the minds of its audiences, and transport them to lands far away and back home again … without ever packing a suitcase.
And without further ado, the winners are:
Best Picture (Narrative Feature)
Besouro (Brazil), directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff Honorable Mention:
The Athlete (Atletu) (Ethiopia), directed by Davey Frankel & Rasselas Lakew Best Documentary Feature Thunder Soul (USA), directed by Mark Landsman Honorable Mention:
War Don Don (USA), directed by Rebecca Richman Cohen Best Short Film (Narrative Short) The Abyss Boys (South Africa), directed by Jan-Hendrik Beetge Honorable Mention:
Hear Me (USA), directed by Kenn Michael
First Feature Film by a Director (Narrative Feature) I Will Follow (USA), directed by Ava DuVernay Honorable Mention:
Hopeville (South Africa), directed by John Trengove Audience Award Narrative Feature The First Grader (Kenya/UK), directed by Justin Chadwick Audience Award Documentary Feature Film (Documentary Feature) Gang Girl: A Mother's Journey to Save her Daughter (USA), directed by Valerie Goodloe Audience Award Short Film The Black Mozart in Cuba (Guadeloupe), directed by Steve James Pan African Film Festival Board of Directors Awards Best Short Film Precipice (UK), directed by Julius Amedume Best Documentary Film The Manuscripts of Timbuktu (South Africa), directed by Zola Maseko Best Feature Film (Best Feature Narrative) Viva Riva! (DRCongo/France/Belgium/South Africa), directed by Djo Tunda Wa Munga Honorable Mention: The Child, (Nigeria), directed by Izu Ojukwu The Figurine (Nigeria), directed by Kunle Afolayan Pan African Film Festival-British Academy of Film and Television Arts/LA (BAFTA/LA) Festival Choice Award I Sing of a Well (Ghana), directed by Leila Djansi.
The goal of PAFF is to present and showcase the broad spectrum of Black creative works, particulary those that reinforce positive images, help to destroy negative stereotypes and depict an expanded vision of the Black experience. PAFF believes film and art can lead to better understanding ad foster communication between people of diverse cultures, races, and lifestyles, while at the same time, serve as a vehicle to initiate dialogue on the importance issue of our times.
The 2011 Pan African Film Festival is sponsored by the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the Los Angeles County Arts Fund, Macy's, Wells Fargo Bank, Sony Pictures Entertainment, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and the Africa Channel.
Ricky Richardson is a Southern California based writer, music reviewer and photographer. Contact him via: [email protected]t.


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Introduction to Tiffin, Ohio
Tiffin, Ohio, in Seneca county, is 42 miles SE of Toledo, Ohio.
Tiffin History
The history of Tiffin dates back to the early 1800s. The bronze statue of "The Indian Maiden" is at the site of Fort Ball, the military depot of the war of 1812. Eratus Bowe was among the first settlers in the region. In the year 1820, Josiah Hedges purchased land on the south bank of the Sandusky River and named this village "Tiffin" after Edward Tiffin, the first governor of Ohio. Tiffin was officially incorporated on March 7, 1835. Following the discovery of natural gas in the region in 1888, new enterprises and industries began to establish base in Tiffin thereby turning it into a prosperous industrial city.
Tiffin and Nearby Attractions
- Beeghly Library
- Aigler-Alumni Building
- Seneca County Museum
- Saint Johns United Church of Christ
- Franciscan Earth Literacy Center
- Nature Trails Park
Things To Do In Tiffin
The city of Tiffin has a number of historical buildings, public libraries and museums such as the Beeghly Library, Tiffin-Seneca Public Library, Miller Residence Hall, the Brenneman Music Hall, Aigler-Alumni Building, Seneca County Courthouse and Tiffin City Hall. There are a number of fire stations and reservoirs in Tiffin that are worth taking a look at. The parks and gymnasiums offer opportunities for indulging in various physical activities. The nature center, Franciscan Earth Literacy Center and the Combat Zone of America amusement and theme park are other popular tourist destinations. The city also boasts of a number of creeks, churches and cemeteries and shopping centers that one can pay a visit to.
Tiffin Transportation
Mansfield Lahm Regional is the local airport.
Tiffin Higher Education
Local institutions offering higher education to residents of Tiffin include the Tiffin University and the Heidelberg College. Other universities nearby are the University of Findlay and the Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.


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Cameras Ain't Illegal, Observer Tells Cops
PHILADELLPHIA (CN) – Philadelphia police roughed up a psychotherapist and "trained legal observer" for photographing an arrest of an anti-fracking demonstrator at the Philadelphia Convention Center, she claims in court.
Amanda Geraci sued Philadelphia and four named police officers on Monday in Federal Court.
It is the fifth lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Pennsylvania since 2013 concerning unlawful apprehension of citizens photographing police officers.
Until Monday, the most recent came in July when a Temple University student was handcuffed after photographing police officers arrest partygoers near the university.
Geraci claims she was observing a protest against hydraulic fracking at the convention center when a man was taken inside because officers said he had struck one of them with a wooden spoon he was using to play an improvised instrument.
Defendant Officer Dawn Brown yelled at Geraci not to interfere with the arrest, then pinned her against a pillar supporting the convention center, Geraci says.
"Ms. Geraci responded to defendant Officer Brown in a calm, professional tone which she is trained to use to de-escalate tense situations and attempted to minimize defendant Officer Brown's aggression," the complaint states.
Other officers surrounded Geraci and Brown to prevent further photographing.
Geraci says that when Brown released her, she had red marks on her neck where Brown had restrained her.
"The defendant officers' actions were motivated by their efforts to retaliate against Ms. Geraci for her actions in attempting to photograph other Philadelphia police officers conducting an arrest of a political demonstrator," the complaint states.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey has sent numerous memoranda to police officers informing them of citizens' right to photograph officers in the course of their jobs, but has not implemented proper training, according to the complaint.
Geraci seek damages for First Amendment retaliation and unlawful use of force.
She is represented by Molly Tack-Hooper with the ACLU of Pennsylvania.


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Whenever I see a TV interview with a South African [or whenever I manage to turn a work e-mail to S.A. into an opportunity for World Cup banter] I'm left with the impression that they are deeply proud of their country for hosting the tournament. A client from Johannesburg told me she couldn't sleep all weekend for the noise of the vuvuzelas, and liked it, as it added to the atmosphere. That must be some atmosphere. I know that there has been some criticism around the fact that such phenomenal sums of money could be better spent elsewhere - the Rainbow Nation is not without its problems - but then which country is? In my humble opinion, they've put on a great show so far and deserve to be proud of it [Although admittedly I am easy to please; opening ceremonies make me want to cry]. Of course, I actually know nothing and the South African papers and populace may have shat all over the World Cup preparations and hate it with a passion - but from an outsider's perspective, it looks good and I'm jealous.
Which brings me, finally, to my point. London is due to host the 2012 Olympics and I wish that we could be as proud as the South Africans seem to be. Alas no; it's highly unlikely that the English will ever manage to discard the national passtime that is moaning. The papers will rip it to shreds - some have already started. And just this evening I had the misfortune of overhearing a group of commuters on the train talk about how they're planning to book holidays to avoid the 'inconvenience'. The inconvenience caused by hosting what is possibly the world's most prestigious sporting event. I've don't think I've ever met anyone who hates the Olympics - it's like an all-you-can-eat buffet of a tournament, with something for everyone. I'd really like it if, just once, we could actually hope for something to be good, for it to go well, to work. If we could take the mentality we develop around the World Cup of hoping for the best, despite fearing failure, we could enjoy being the centre of something amazing. It seems a shame that while the eyes of the world are on London, Londoners will be running the other way. If I'm still here, which I fully intend to be, I think I might invest in a vuvuzela. Scrap that, I might buy one tomorrow and liven up the train to work.


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Friday, April 26, 2013
Snickerdoodle Bread
Hershey's Cinnamon Chips have to be one of the best kept secrets around. They are a little hard to find as most grocery stores only carry them seasonally but Shaw's carries them year-round. They can always be ordered online from Hershey's as well. This bread is so flavorful. If you love cinnamon you will love this bread!
Snickerdoodle Bread ~ Makes 2 loaves
2 1/2 cups flour plus 1 Tb.
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 pkg. Hershey's cinnamon chips
Topping Ingredients:
2 Tb. sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 4 1/2" X 9" loaf pans.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add vanilla and sour cream and mix well.
Mix together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in separate bowl.
Add to wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Coat cinnamon chips in 1 Tb. flour. Stir into batter.
Spoon batter into loaf pans.
Mix 2 Tb. sugar with 2 tsp. cinnamon. Sprinkle over loaves.
Bake for 50 minutes. Let cool before removing from pans.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Art in Bloom at Fitchburg Art Museum
May 3-5, Friday-Sunday. Fitchburg Art Museum presents Art in Bloom. FREE ADMISSION. An annual special event of flower art and design. Come celebrate spring and admire the extraordinary floral arrangements inspired by the Fitchburg Art Museum's collection! Free admission for Art in Bloom is made possible by Community Access Sponsorship funded by Gale Simonds Hurd. For more information, visit www.fitchburgartmuseum.org.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Patriot's Day 2013
|Patriot's Day Reenactment
The Battle on Lexington Green
Monday, April 15, 2013 at 5:30 am in Lexington center.This event recreates the historic skirmish in Lexington on the first day of the American Revolution. Following the ringing of the bell in the Old Belfry, members of the Lexington Training Band (now known as the Minutemen) gather on Lexington Green to await the column of British Regulars as they march into the town center. A shot rings out, the skirmish follows, and the British column marches on towards Concord leaving dead and wounded behind. Contact: Lexington Minutemen
Pancake Breakfasts - Monday, April 15, 2013 in Lexington
St. Brigid Church, 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 160.
6:00 am to 10:00 am. Nominal cost. First Baptist Church, 1580 Massachusetts Avenue (across from the police station). 6:00 am to 10:00 am. Nominal cost..
Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street. 6:00 am to 9:00 am. Nominal cost.
Isaac Davis March to Concord - Monday, April 15, 2013 at 6:00 am at the Isaac Davis Homestead, 37 Hayward Road, Acton. The Acton Minutemen will make their annual march to the North Bridge in Concord, arriving at 9:00 am, where they will fire a salute from the bridge to honor Isaac Davis and Acton's other fallen heroes. Contact: The Acton Minutemen
Lincoln Minute Men Dawn Tribute and the March to Concord - Monday, April 15, 2013, outside Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln, 6:40 am. The Lincoln Minute Men will salute the patriots buried in the Old Meetinghouse Cemetery. Roll call is read, fifers play a lament, minute men mysteriously emerge from the morning mists in the cemetery, and a musket salute is fired. The Minute Men begin their march along Sandy Pond Road.toward Concord with colonial music and musket fire. All ages welcome to walk along. The Concord Parade steps off at 9:00 a.m. Contact: Lincoln Minute Men
Lexington Sunrise Youth Parade - Monday, April 15, 2013 starting at 7:30 am at Munroe Cemetery driveway, Massachusetts Avenue. Contact: Lexington Town Celebrations Committee, 781 862-0500 x708
Commemoration of the Battle at North Bridge - Monday April 15, 2013, from 8:00 am. The peace of the Concord countryside will once more be shattered by musket fire as British and colonial re-enactors, park rangers and volunteers commemorate the fateful morning of April 19, 1775 - the first time that colonists were ordered to fire upon British soldiers that became known as "the shot heard 'round the world." Contact: Minute Man National Historical Park
Mourn Arms Ceremony at British Graves, North Bridge, Concord - Monday April 15, 2013, approximately 8:30 am: Prior to the Concord Parade, British Regulars from the King's Own 4th Regiment of Foot, Tenth Regiment of Foot, and First Foot Guards will Mourn Arms and salute the fallen soldiers of the 4th at Old North Bridge. Concord's Patriots Day Parade - Monday, April 15, 2013 starting at 9:00 am in Concord Center. Contact: Concord Chamber of Commerce via email or at 978 369-3120.
Patriots' Day Handbell Concert of American Music - Monday April 15, 2013, 11:15 am to 12 noon, Hancock Church, 1912 Mass Ave, Lexington (the stone church across from the Battle Green). You'll find yourself swaying to upbeat music of America, including patriotic favorites, spirituals, ragtime, marches and more. The music is rung on 5 octaves of English handbells by ringers of all ages in a program that is light-hearted and family-friendly. Suggested donation is $3 per person. The sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Come sit down and enjoy this fun concert carefully timed to follow the morning Road Race. Contact: 781-862-4220 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Jason Russell House Battle Open House, April 15, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Contact the Arlington Historical Society.
Paul Revere's Arrival at Lexington Green - Monday, April 15, 2013, 1:00 pm in Lexington center Contact: Lexington Town Celebrations Committee, 781 862-0500 x708
Ride the Patriots Day Trolley - Monday, April 15, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Park at Acton's Town Hall and ride on one of the three Patriots Day trolley to the Hosmer House, the Jones Tavern and the Faulkner Homestead to a day filled with entertainment, games, crafts, animals, 18th and 19th century demonstrators, storytellers, and tours of historic buildings. $5.00 per adult / $3.00 per child includes admission to historic properties and trolley ride. Contact and more info: Acton Historical Society.
Patriots & Heroes: an American Pantheon in Music - Monday, April 15, 2013, 8:00 pm at the Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church in Cambridge: The Boston Camerata, a historically accurate early music ensemble in Boston will be presenting an anthology of American songs from the young republic in their original forms, around the themes of freedom, union, and renewal in the New World. Anne Azéma and The Boston Camerata are joined by the Middlesex Volunteers Fife and Drums and members of The Revels. After the concert, the audience will be invited to participate in traditional early American dances and songs. Further information at www.bostoncarmerat.org.
Monday, April 1, 2013
April 2013 Events
Below is a list of what is going on in Johnny Appleseed Country during the month of April.
1 Monday 6:30pm. National Poetry Month Kickoff: Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.; free. Charles Coe will share poems from his latest book. For information call 978-829-1780.
2-7 Tues & Wed 6pm (preview), Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. (Sacco-Vanzetti) Vince, Al & Teddy at McKay Theater, Fitchburg State University. The Theater Department's spring production is a world premiere by New York playwright Bruce J. Robinson. Set in a small Massachusetts town in the 1920s, it is a time when Italians were still deported because of their beliefs. It's about Al and Teddy Capuzzi and their father, Vince—unassimilated and dedicated to Sacco and Vanzetti. Using Sacco and Vanzetti as its backdrop, this play dramatizes "otherness" in America and the eternal clash between fathers and sons. Call the box office, 978-665-3347.
3 Wednesday. Westminster Farmers' Market Vendor Registration, Training, and Update. For more information, email email@example.com.
3 Wednesday 10am-1pm. Job Fair 2013: Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the general public; free. Event will feature more than two dozen companies and organizations. For information call 1-508-713-3802.
3 Wednesday 6pm. Scholar Talk at McKay Theater, Fitchburg State University. The reverberations from world-wide protests and cultural upheaval surrounding the 1927 execution of two laborers, provoking anti-Italian, anti-immigrant, and anti-anarchist sentiment still resonate today. Scholar Michael Topp shares insights pre- and post-performance of Vince, Al & Teddy (see April 2-7 listing). Free admission.
4 Thursday 9:30am-noon. Sogetsu Ikebana with Kaye Vosburg at Tower Hill. Classroom A--Stoddard Center - Non-members $35., Members $32. Sogetsu Ikebana is an internationally recognized school of Japanese flower arranging. In these classes, you will learn the essentials of this venerable art from veteran exhibitor and instructor Kaye Vosburgh. Kaye provides the flowers for each class and will have supplies and equipment for purchase by students who wish them. Sign up for one or all four classes. For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 508-869-6111x124.
4 Thursday 5:30pm. The NCCES Foundation is holding its 2nd Annual Auction at 171 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Monies raised for the NCCES Foundation go toward additional programming and ensuring equitable participation in field trips, sports, and after school activities for all NCCES students. There are many ways individuals and corporations can contribute to this worthy cause. For more information please contact Emily Austin-Bruns at (978) 343-2174 / email@example.com.
4 Thursday 6pm. Screening of the Documentary Including Samuel (a film on inclusion) Sheraton Four Points/Leominster no RSVP necessary. Parents, providers, teachers, friends and families are invited to come grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy a free screening of a film about inclusion—Including Samuel. Running time is 55 minutes. For more information please contact Noreen Alves at 978.602.8679 or email@example.com.
4 Thursday 6pm. History of Mount Wachusett Community College with Vincent Ialenti, Dean of Technology, at The Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl St., Gardner. This is a fast-moving visual tribute to MWCC celebrating its 50th anniversary. Wine and cheese reception from 6-7 pm. Program from 7-8 pm. Admission $3. Call 978-632-3277.
4 Thursday 8pm. Sonny Landreth. Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA.
5 Friday. Eagle and other wildlife enthusiasts are asked to save April 5, 2013 to participate in a new statewide spring eagle count for Mass Wildlife. This effort will include a concentrated survey of the major rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across the Commonwealth. Organized by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) the survey will be conducted by agency staff and volunteers. Teams will be checking known eagle territories and exploring areas with potential eagle habitat to try to locate "new" eagle nests. If inclement weather prevents the survey on April 5, the backup date is April 12, 2013. Additionally, the Division encourages anyone to submit eagle sightings throughout the year by email to firstname.lastname@example.com by postal service to "Eagle Survey", MassWildlife, Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, 100 Hartwell Street, Suite 230, West Boylston, MA 01583.
5 Friday 11am-2pm. Take it to the Curator at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Icon specialist Frank Ford will provide visitors with information about the region, date and subject matter of their icons. Monetary evaluations will not be given. Visit www.museumofrussianicons.org.
5 Friday 5pm-9pm. Cruise Night at Kimball Farm, 1543 Lunenburg Rd., Lancaster. Oldies music by DJ Kev, music trivia with the famous Ricky, cash prizes, great food and ice cream. Free admission. Call 978-534-9800.
5 Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm. Come hear SteveSongs in Concert! Featuring Mr. Steve from PBS Kids and The Sillies at The Mary Rowlandson Elementary School in Lancaster. With his quirky lyrics and acoustic instrumentals, Mr. Steve - winner of two Parent's Choice GOLD Awards - is sure to entertain listeners of all ages. At the end of the show, get your chance to meet Steve in person! Bring the kids and enjoy a fun-filled hour of song and dance. This concert is brought to you by The Imago School (www.imagoschool.org) Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door (children under 2 are free). Tickets may be purchased in advance at The Imago School or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
6 Saturday. Wachusett Mountain's Pond Skim. Pull out your favorite costume, find your widest skis and test your balance as you cascade across the man-made pond to cheers from eager on-lookers, waiting patiently for the next big wipe out!
6 Saturday. Wachusett Mountain's Closing Day Celebration. Nobody ever likes to see the end of ski season, but go out in style with a big celebration on the back deck with the Chris Fitz Band! Enjoy great food and beer and lively music all afternoon long.
6 Saturday 2pm. The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley at Theater at the Mount. Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday, normal 10-year-old, with a normal mom, normal dad, and a normal little brother. For Stanley, this is a problem; life is too normal! He wants to travel the world, do something amazing, something no one's ever seen before. One night, the bulletin board on the wall above Stanley's bed comes loose and falls. Right on top of Stanley! And the next morning, Stanley wakes up flat. Not just a little flat- really, REALLY flat! In hopes that he will become a 3D boy again, Stanley puts himself in a big envelope and travels the world, as a human letter. And the adventure begins!" For more information, visit mwcc.edu/tam/shows.
6 Saturday 3pm-5pm. Concert: Zolotoj Plyos. This concert will take place at the Clinton High School Auditorium at 200 West Boylston Street in Clinton. Advance purchase recommended at (978) 598-5000. Tickets: $15 for Museum members, $18 for nonmembers. $1 off for WOO Card holders. Alexander Solovov, Elena Sadina, and Sergei Grachev make up the folk ensemble "Zolotoj Plyos," which was founded in 1994 in the city of Saratov, Russia. While students in Russia, the musicians collected old Russian folk songs and bell music in rural villages and towns. The group's repertoire includes folk songs and instrumental pieces from various parts of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, and other areas, and also features Gypsy music, Russian popular music, and Jewish music. The members of the ensemble play more than thirty Russian folk instruments, including the bayan, chromatic and diatonic accordions, the balalaika, domra, guitar, zhaleika, clarinet, saxophone, various percussion instruments , and Russian bells. For more information, click here.
6 Saturday 6:30pm. Quabbin's Got Talent coffee house series at First Congregational Parish, Petersham. The talent contest is open to all ages, both individuals and groups. Throughout the series, the competition will be open to the first 10 individuals or groups that sign up. Free admission (donations accepted). Call 978-544-1872.
6 Saturday 8pm. Marty Nestor. Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA.
7 Sunday. Wachusett Mountain's 3rd Annual Up, Down & Around Challenge. Join us for our annual adventure challenge which takes competitors on a run, bike, hike and ski all around the mountain. Stay tuned for further updates as the winter progresses! For more information, visit www.wachusett.com.
7 Sunday. Wachusett Mountain's Closing Day Celebration. Nobody ever likes to see the end of ski season, but we'll go out in style with a big celebration on the back deck with the Chris Fitz Band! Enjoy great food and beer and lively music all afternoon long. For more information, visit www.wachusett.com.
7 Sunday 10am–4pm. Railfair 2013 model railroad at two locations: The Shirley Middle School, 1 Hospital Rd., will have exhibitors showing various model train exhibits and working model railroads, as well as many dealers selling all types of model train gear of all scales and actual railroad memorabilia; and the Nashua Valley Railroad Association Quarters, 2 Shaker Rd Suite E205, will display a 2,000 sq ft HO scale model railroad layout which depicts the Boston and Maine Railroad running from Portland, Maine to Mechanicville, NY. Admission to both locations): $5 adults, $3 Senior Citizens and Teens, Children under 12 Free.
7 Sunday 2pm. Real Townies are Always Home presented by Sally Cragin at the Winchendon Historical Society, 151 Front St., Winchendon. Sally Cragin, a storyteller, presents an entertaining exploration of aspects of New England seldom considered: boisterous visiting geese, town pounds, the winter beater, the dreaded-but-welcome plowman, the pink plastic flamingo, (a local invention), canoeing by moonlight, the awesome snapping turtle and the soul-reviving qualities of a pond. Call 978-297-2142.
10 Wednesday 3:30pm. Fitchburg Art Museum Director Nick Capasso will discuss contemporary art on Wednesday, April 10, as part of Fitchburg State University's Humanities Visiting Speaker Series at Ellis White Lecture Hall in Hammond Hall. His remarks will explain art history and major aesthetic themes in American earthworks and site-specific sculpture from the late 1960s to the present.
12-14 Friday 7pm–9pm; Saturday, 12pm–5pm; Sunday, 12pm–4pm. Spring Art Show and Sale sponsored by the Greater Gardner Artists Association. Exhibition of fine art by members and other area artists. Visit www.gardner-ggaaart.org. Free admission.
12-14 Friday & Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm. Harvey, presented by The New Players Theater Guild at the Center for Performing Arts, 15 Rollstone St., Fitchburg. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) friend Harvey — whom Elwood describes as a six-foot, one-and-one-half-inch tall pooka resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. For ticket information, visit www.nptg.org.
12 Friday 8pm. Siobhan Mangus. Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA. Also playing, Aztec Two-Step.
13 Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – Thayer Symphony Orchestra presents Classics in the Movies. This concert will feature famous works by classical masters that have been used in the soundtracks of equally famous Hollywood films. Among the familiar pieces you'll hear are "The Blue Danube Waltz" by Strauss, the very familiar "Wedding March" from "Midsummer Night's Dream" by Mendelssohn, the Leopold Stokowsky orchestration of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D minor," and other such familiar favorites.
The complete program can be viewed here. The concert will be held at the Stratos Dukakis Performing Arts Center at the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School ("Monty Tech") on Route 2A in Fitchburg. More details about the program appear on the TSO Web site at this link. Individual ticket prices are as follows:
13 Saturday. New Comedy Shorts at the Fay Club, 620 Main St., Fitchburg, a benefit for Stratton Players. Original short comedies by Sally Cragin and Jeff Van Amburgh. Dinner and a Show, and show-only tickets available. Time to be announced. Call 978-345-4537.
13 Saturday 7am–11am. Fishing Derby at Barrett Park Pond, 40 Barrett Parkway, Leominster, for ages 14 and younger, sponsored by the Leominster Recreation Department.
13 Saturday 8:30am–2pm. Spring Town-wide Yard Sale in Ayer. Downtown flea market at Depot Square includes vendors. Free to vendors and free to public. For details, call 978-772-8206 weekdays.
13 Saturday 10am-2pm. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Mount Wachusett Community College is hosting Free College Day, an event on Saturday, April 13 featuring more than 50 free workshops and classes, 50 door prizes, career and academic resources, tours and other activities. 10 am to 2 pm, with fitness classes also offered from 8 a.m. to 12:30.
13 Saturday 1pm. 50th Annual River Rat Race on the Millers River between Athol and Orange, starting at the South Main Street bridge in downtown Athol. Hundreds of hardy paddlers take to the often-icy waters of the Millers River to win fame and a little bit of fortune on this six-mile race. Registration fee for paddlers, no charge to watch the race and cheer them on. The town celebrates with a parade starting at 10 am, a pancake breakfast, road race and other events. Visit www.riverratrace.com or call David flint at 978-249-9038. The excitement continues on Sunday with pro-am kayak races.
13 Saturday 7:30pm. Orchestra of Indian Hill Concert. Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Orchestra offer two symphonic masterpieces: Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 3" with Russian pianist Maxim Mogilevsky, plus Beethoven's "Symphony No. 2" at Littleton HS Performing Arts Center, 56 King Street (Rte. 495/Exit 30), Littleton. Tickets: $20-48. Call 978-486-9524 x116 or visit www.indianhillmusic.org.
14 Sunday 10am. River Rat Pro Race on the Millers River, from Orange to Athol, followed by kayak races. On this second day of the annual River Rat canoe race extravaganza, men and women paddlers compete for prize money. Visit www.riverratrace.com or call David Flint 978-249-9038 days.
14 Sunday 8pm. Dala. Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA. Doors open at 5 pm for dinner and seating. Tickets, $20 (show only). Duo members Sheila and Amanda make use of their considerable talents on guitar and piano to create a unique brand of acoustic pop.
16 Tuesday. Westminster Farmers' Market presents Backyard Growing Series: Growing Fruits and Berries. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
18 Thursday 6pm. Science Magic, a Boston Museum of Science presentation, at The Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl St., Gardner. Ever wonder how magic tricks really work? This program investigates the science behind the "magic" of several classic magic tricks. Wine and cheese reception from 6-7 pm. Program from 7-8 pm.
18 Thursday 7pm. Spring Dance Club Shows at Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State University, Pearl Street, Fitchburg. Admission: $5. The Dance Club — brings a dynamic and diverse show featuring selections from tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and advanced hip hop, modern, contemporary, theatrical/Broadway, street/urban, contemporary ballet, jazz funk, Irish step, video pop, reggae, techno, African and Latin. Repeats April 20. Box office: 978-665-3347.
18 Thursday 7pm. Fitchburg Public Library. Joana Dos Santos, Director of the Cleghorn Neighborhood Center, will introduce and lead the discussion on Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth (2009). "Papers" is the story of undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status. Approx. 2 million undocumented children were born outside the U.S. and raised in this country. These are young people who were educated in American schools, hold American values, know only the U.S. as home and who, upon high school graduation, find the door to their future slammed shut. 65,000 undocumented students graduate every year from high school without "papers." It is against the law to work or drive. It is difficult, if not impossible in some states, to attend college. They live at risk of arrest, detention and deportation to countries they may not even remember. Currently, there is no path to citizenship for these young people. Get that group experience and a great discussion. You don't have to talk. You can just watch, listen and learn.
18 Thursday 8pm. Jon Vezner. Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA.
19-21 Friday & Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm. Harvey, presented by The New Players Theater Guild at the Center for Performing Arts, 15 Rollstone St., Fitchburg. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) friend Harvey — whom Elwood describes as a six-foot, one-and-one-half-inch tall pooka resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. For ticket information, visit www.nptg.org.
19 Friday 7pm. Survivor, the Musical at Theater at the Mount. Twenty contestants, two tribes, but only one "Survivor!" Watch your favorite Theatre at the Mount performers compete in this take-off on the popular TV reality show as they try to "out sing, out perform, and out shine" in musical theatre challenges. Singing, dancing, acting, puzzles, trivia, and of course the dreaded "tribal council" will provide a full evening of non-stop fun. Who will be the sole Survivor? Get your tickets now to find out. (Please note 7PM start time for this event).
19 Friday 8pm. Livingston Taylor performs at the Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road (Route 2A), Shirley. Doors open at 6 pm for dinner and seating. Tickets, $35. He toured with major artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffet and Jethro Tull, and he maintains a busy concert schedule of over eighty shows a year. Visit www.bullrunrestaurant.com.
20 Saturday 8am-noon. Leominster City Wide Clean Up. Meet at City Hall – contact Mayor's office for more info 978-534-7500.
20 Saturday 11am-noon. Museum of Russian Icons presents Stories from Siberia: Storytelling Performance with Bonnie Marshall and Kira Van Deusen. Free with Museum admission. No pre-registration required. Storytellers Bonnie Marshall and Kira Van Deusen will present a performance of Siberian stories from their book Far North Tales: Stories from the Peoples of the Arctic Circle. For more information, click here.
20 Saturday 2pm-4:30pm. Second Annual Charity Concert. NEW ENGLAND BRASS, plus SONS OF BLARNEY & INTERNATIONAL VETERANS CHORUS. 3 GROUPS, ONE BIG SHOW. "A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS". Dukakis Theater, Monty-Tech, Fitchburg Route 2A. TICKETS - ADULTS - $25, CHILDREN –12 & UNDER FREE, SENIORS - $20, ACTIVE MILITARY - FREE. FOR TICKETS- 978-202-5396 ANYTIME. OR text 978-827-5944. To benefit the Bresnahan Scouting and Community Center, Ashburnham.
20 Saturday 3pm. Museum of Russian Icons presents Russian Vodka Gone Global. Tickets: $7 for members, $10 for non-members. $1 off for WOO Card holders. Advance registration is recommended at (978) 598-5000. Vodka has been the staple drink in Russia for at least six hundred years and some would claim inextricably bound to its culture. This clear but powerful distilled beverage supplied an alcoholic drink not only for celebrations, but also fueled the Russian and Soviet economy. These days, vodka is blamed for Russia's soaring death rates. So why has North America embraced this fascinating and versatile drink? How did it happen that vodka has overtaken America's own native drink, bourbon? Why has vodka gone global? The ways in which vodka distillers have packaged and pitched their product, and the corresponding ways by which consumers have come to define themselves through their choice of brands, reveal as much about vodka as it does our own world. However vodka is drunk, whether straight, infused, flavored or mixed, the history of vodka is a story of an old spirit that has become the perfect postmodern drink. Mysterious in its origin, beguiling in its allure, vodka is a rising star. For more information, click here.
20 Saturday 4pm. Spring Dance Club Shows at Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg. Admission: $5 general public & students.
20 Saturday 7pm. The Fitchburg Armory goes Hawaiian for Joey and Maria's Hawaiian honeymoon at the beach in a night of murder, mayhem, and madness! It's a unique night of whodunit fun, partying, and audience participation, Italian style! Tickets at the Fitchburg senior center, 14 Wallace Ave, Fitchburg, or the mayor's office in City Hall. Cost: $50. Benefits senior programs. Call 978-829-1790.
20 Saturday 8pm. Anna Popovic Band. Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA.
23 Tuesday 4pm. OLEANNA by David Mamet. Percival Auditorium Fitchburg State University $7 General Admission. A special one-day event! This April, come see Central Connecticut State University's traveling production of David Mamet's terrifying exploration of gender and power in the modern classroom. All proceeds go to support Fitchburg Theater Company. For more information, visit www.fitchburgtheatercompany.org.
26 Friday 8pm. JAY UNGER & MOLLY MASON. Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA.
27 Saturday 8am-10:30am. Breakfast at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, 61 Scott Rd., Fitchburg. Finnish oven pancake, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee, Finnish coffee bread. $6. For more information call Maija 978-582-7717 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
27 Saturday 9:30am. Barry Van Dusen Workshop at Fruitlands. This two class workshop is taught by former Artist-in-Residence, Barry Van Dusen. Second class is Saturday, May 4 - 9:30AM - 1PM. Over the last thirty years, nature artist Barry Van Dusen has filled more than seventy field sketchbooks with thousands of drawings of birds, plants, mammals, landscapes and other nature subjects. Field sketching is Barry's way of exploring the natural world, and his primary tool for developing his skills as a naturalist and an artist. In this two-part workshop, Barry will discuss the basic tools for field sketching, including drawing and color mediums as well as optical aids. We'll explore various drawing approaches – schematic, contour, gesture and tonal drawing. You'll learn how written notes are best for exploring certain types of information, and how your sketchbooks can become a personal nature diary, useful for future reference. You'll see how your sketchbooks can function as "science lab" – enhancing your knowledge of botany, comparative zoology and more. We'll also delve into artistic concerns such as developing "touch" and a personal visual vocabulary. You'll learn how the sketchbook is the perfect place for artistic experimentation and invention, and a great place to learn about pictorial editing and design. A good portion of the workshop will be indoors, but hopefully the weather will allow us to put our skills to work outdoors as well! For more information, visit fruitlands.org.
27 Saturday 10am–3pm. Earth Day celebration on the town common, Routes 110 and 13, Townsend. Rain date, Sunday, April 28, noon – 4 pm. Music, crafts, environmental organizations, food and fun as the Townsend Recreation Department and Recycling Committee feature "The B's: Bats, Bees, Birds and Butterflies." Visit www.townsend.ma.us.
27 Saturday 11am-12:30pm. Ready, Set Russian! at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Join us for a 90-minute workshop with instructor Larissa Dyan that focuses on Russian language basics and conversation. This drop-in class will introduce students to the Russian alphabet, some conversation starters, icon-related terms and useful phrases. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservation is required.
27 Saturday 7:30pm–10pm. Contra Dance at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner, 66 Elm St., Gardner. Contra dances are traditional social dances where people dance in long lines. Partners are encouraged to switch throughout the evening, and you will dance with everyone in the line (and probably everyone attending the dance) before the night is over. Live music by The No Name Band. Fiddles, flutes, piano, guitar, mandolin are some of the beautiful instruments used in contra. Contra dance lesson offered at 7:15 pm. Suggested donation $7 adults; $5 students; under 12 free.
27 Saturday 8pm. Centerstage at Fitchburg State University Preents AMERICAN IDOL STARS IN CONCERT CELEBRATE BROADWAY!. Broadway presented as only American Idol can! Will it be Frenchie from Season 2 or Matt Giraud from Season 8? Four stars from the past seasons of American Idol will take the Weston stage—accompanied by a live band—belt out solos, duets and ensemble numbers from Mamma Mia!, Wicked, Jersey Boys and more. Broadway never sounded so good! Leading up to the performance is a talent shows for Fitchburg State students. Check out the winners as they perform with American Idol stars! TICKETS: $30/$30/$15 For more information, click here.
27 Saturday 8pm. All-Star Comedy Night. Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA.
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Browns writer Steve Doerschuk serves up quick takes as the season-ending trip to Pittsburgh nears, focusing on where the Steelers' personnel department has scored, and where Cleveland's needs to.
1, If it's not too late for Understatement of the Year nominations ...
New Browns general manager John Dorsey has a few mistakes to fix.
Pittsburgh's latest group of Pro Bowlers reflects the ongoing differences in the scouting departments of the Steelers and Browns.
Wideout Antonio Brown was a Round 6 pick out of Central Michigan (No. 195 overall) in 2010. At No. 177, the Browns took South Florida wideout Carlton Mitchell. At No. 186, they plucked defensive end Clifton Geathers.
Running back Le'Veon Bell arrived via the No. 48 pick in the 2013 draft. The Browns spent a No. 6 overall pick on Barkevious Mingo and forfeited the No. 39 overall pick because they had taken Josh Gordon in the previous year's supplemental draft.
Pittsburgh drafted center Maurkice Pouncey 18th overall in 2010. The Browns took a stab at their center of the future with a No. 19 overall pick used on Cam Erving in 2015.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger arrived via the No. 11 overall pick in 2004. A bit earlier in that draft, the Browns changed places from No. 7 to No. 6 (giving up a second-round pick for the privilege) to get tight end Kellen Winslow Jr.
Linebacker Ryan Shazier (named to the Pro Bowl while recovering from spinal surgery) was a No. 15 overall pick in 2014. The Browns traded up from No. 9 to No. 8 to get cornerback Justin Gilbert.
Left tackle Alejandro Villanueva played for Army before serving three tours of duty in Afghanistan en route to signing with the Steelers in 2014.
Right guard David DeCastro arrived as a No. 24 overall pick in 2012. The Browns had already drafted Trent Richardson at No. 3 and Brandon Weeden at No. 22.
Kicker Chris Boswell arrived as a "street free agent" in 2015.
Get busy, Mr. Dorsey.
2, Head coach Hue Jackson updated the status of his relationship with Dorsey, touching on potential free agents.
"We talk about players every week." Jackson said. "Right now ... I want them all back. We are not an organization that can give players away. We need all of the players we have and then more.
"If a guy wants to be here and we think it is the right fit for us, we will do everything we can to have all of our players back, but it has to work both ways. We might make a decision, but the player might make a different decision."
3, Antonio Brown leads the NFL with 1,533 receiving yards, well ahead of his closest pursuers, DeAndre Hopkins (1,378) and Julio Jones (1,364).
Brown had become a star by 2013, when he racked up 1,499 receiving yards. He was second in the league behind Cleveland's Josh Gordon (1,646).
Since then, Gordon has tacked on 523 yards, including 220 in four games this year. Brown has added 6,349 yards.
4, Brown's second biggest game this year was 11 catches for 182 yards in the season opener at Cleveland. More recently, he abused Baltimore with 11 catches for 213 yards. He did not play last Sunday against Houston.
5, The dream was for the first two picks of the Tom Heckert era to be a latter-day Minniefield and Dixon, defensive backs with bite who could help set a tone.
Alas, Joe Haden (No. 7 overall, 2010) and T.J. Ward (No. 38 overall) were Browns teammates during seasons ending at 5-11, 4-12, 5-11 and 4-12.
Ward spent three years with the Broncos, and now, at 31, he is winding down his career in Tampa Bay (11 games, three starts for the 4-11 Buccaneers).
Haden, 28, started nine games for the Steelers before suffering a fractured fibula. The Steelers won 34-6 at Houston in his first game back Monday.
6, The Steelers stumbled through their first five games, scraping past the Browns 21-18 in the opener, losing in overtime at Chicago, and getting drubbed at home 30-9 by Jacksonville.
They are 9-1 since then, losing only to New England in a thriller.
7, Winning attracts advertisers.
The Steelers have 48 radio affiliates, including four in Ohio and one in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Browns have 27 radio affiliates, all in Ohio.
8, The Browns were beginning to figure out how to cover tight ends before linebacker Jamie Collins got hurt in Game 6. They hadn't quite arrived then, and the problem has only gotten worse.
Replacement James Burgess has been a good run defender, but there are reasons he wasn't drafted in 2016, and one of them is pass coverage.
Pittsburgh's tight ends are 6-foot-7 Jesse James, whose three TDs in 2017 include two at Cleveland on Sept. 10, and Vance McDonald, who had four catches for 50 yards at Houston.
9, Landry Jones, who could replace Ben Roethlisberger at some point against the Browns, is a little rusty. Since starting against the Browns on New Year's Day 2017, the only pass he has thrown (aside from preseason) was Monday at Houston (he was 0-of-1).
In a 27-24 win over the Browns on Jan. 1, Jones went 24-of-37 for 277 yards and three touchdowns. It appears that will go down as Robert Griffin III's last NFL game (he threw for 232 yards for the Browns).
Jones has been with the Steelers since 2013, when he was a fourth-round draft pick out of Oklahoma. Both of his NFL wins are against the Browns. His two other starts were losses to the Chiefs and Patriots.
10, Based on a talk with Joel Bitonio, Joe Thomas is leaning toward playing next year. Bitonio spoke in terms of this year's offensive line group beginning to find itself, with the hope of being "that much better" with Thomas back at left tackle.
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Doing a little bit of browsing on Pinterest, and found today that there was a noticeable trend in what I was pinning. Pink. Now I wouldn't put pink as one of my top colours, but I'm thinking its my colour of the week. Enjoy the images.
I'm loving this image done by Barry Leonard for Print Club London. How nice is the cotton candy pink with the deep blue?
Im not going to lie, it's all about the hat for me. I wouldn't mind a hat like that. It looks like a horse riding cap, shame I don't ride. Also how awesome is this photography. The contrast of the pink against the yellow background, and the model is stunning with the blue 60's eye flick. Image by Nandi Macalou.
This is taken from the series New York Illustrations by Remko Heemskerk. The series is awesome, and bet you can't guess what drew me to this image…. The pink statement sections just invite you in. This series has been illustrated to perfection. The contrasting colours with architectural reference gives a unique twist on a well known landscape.
This is taken from Jon Calleja works Watercolour Type. I love the simplicity of the colour in this, matched with the intricate typography. I especially love the curves of the letters R and A. Take a look at his other work on the site and also his tumblr. He will be posting an image of his work, every day, for the next year. See it here.
This could be me wishing for warmer weather, but I'm loving the warm pinks in this image. Plus I have some sunglasses like this that I want some nice weather to wear them for. Photography by Ryan Handy. Take a look at the rest of the series Pastel.
Enjoy your wednesday peeps.


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Today in gaming: back in 2008, there was a game called The Lost Crown -- a ghost-hunting adventure game created by indie developer Jonathan Boakes and published by Iceberg Interactive. Since the release of that game, Boakes has been working on the second game of the trilogy -- scheduled for release in October 2013.
There are now some new screenshots available for the upcoming game -- which showcase the eerie nature of this supernatural title. These games have a black and white color pallet that mix in splashes of color at key moments to add dramatic effect. It's pretty cool. You can see more on their Web site.