What to Watch in The New Year: May 18
The Essentials – Drama League Workshops By The Drama League The Drama League launches The Essentials, an expanded series of workshops and seminars developed to explore best practices and changing realities for stage directors and theater makers, offering vital tools for artists to succeed.
After several seasons of acclaimed workshops at The Drama League Theater Center in Tribeca, this in-person series moves in 2021 to the digital space, connecting artists and patrons around the world by offering these workshops online for the first time.
The four online workshop classes, each consisting of two separate sessions over two days, will cover topics ranging from text analysis to branding strategy for artists and more.
Sessions will be hosted by nationally-renowned practitioners within The Drama League and across the industry, including Mr. Stelian-Shanks, Nilan, Emily Lyon, and Sarah Wansley. Sessions run 2-3 hours each, with participants being able to meet one-on-one with workshop leaders in select sessions.
The Art of the Pitch: Sharing Your Vision as a Director
7:30pm: Mozart’s Idomeneo In this work, which made the young composer’s name and started him on the path to immortality, Mozart took the then-dusty genre of opera seria—with its focus on acrobatic feats of singing and plots taken from Classical history or mythology—and gave it new life. Set in ancient Crete, Idomeneo follows the machinations of various members of the ruling family and two foreign princesses, and still delivers plenty of vocal pyrotechnics. But it’s the addition of Mozart’s unmistakable elegance and keen sense of characterization that turns the opera into a musical and dramatic tour de force.
8pm: Stars in the House Guest host Jessica Kirson and guests TBA from the Hulu hit documentary “Jessica Kirson” “Hysterical”.
9:00pm: The Play’s the Thing Virtual Launch Party Join Jessica Barksdale Inclan and classically trained actor Suzanne Irving in celebrating the release of Jessica’s newest novel, The Play’s the Thing. The ladies talk Shakespeare plus readings from the book, an author Q+A, and a raffle giveaway!
Christiane Noll: Coming Alive Again TheaterWorks Hartford and Goodspeed Musicals announced today present Christiane Noll: Coming Alive Again.
Fourteen months of quarantine, a Broadway shut down, a roller coaster of good news and bad news, but Tony-nominee Christiane Noll is optimistic. With a little caution and a lot of hope, she’s ventured out of her home to share an intimate cabaret. A thoughtful, moving and funny (virtual) concert experience exploring themes of motherhood and complex women, through the lens of a Broadway artist navigating a crazy COVID-paralyzed world.
Broadway, the Maye Way Cabaret legend Marilyn Maye celebrates her 93rd birthday with a new streaming concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Filmed live at the venue, audiences can enjoy the show through May 29.
Missed Connections Jon Tai and Alex Gruhin’s live, interactive play with magic begins its run of livestreamed performances as part of 59e59 Theaters’ Plays in Place series. Inspired by the work of writer Haruki Murakami, philosopher Marshall McLuhan, and magician Derek DelGaudio, Missed Connections is a magician’s cosmic love story—one that explores the fleeting bonds that can emerge between total strangers. Audiences can experience the magic for themselves through May 20.
Carry On Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan This event is being streamed online through BroadwayWorld Events. There will be no in-person audience.
Broadway’s Jeremy Jordan, known for his powerful voice and provocative storytelling, returns to the stage with his most ambitious and personal performance to date. Equal parts humor and heartache, Carry On takes us deep into Jeremy’s new life as a father. Unpacking and attempting to reconcile his own complicated childhood, Jeremy soon discovers there is more to being a parent than he could have ever imagined. Featuring an array of musical styles, as well as some never-before-heard songs, Carry On has been thoughtfully reimagined for the virtual stage after winning multiple awards for its premiere at Feinstein’s/54 Below just over a year ago. Featuring musical direction by Benjamin Rauhala.
Black Beans Project Huntington Theatre Company presents Black Beans Project, a world premiere digital work by Huntington artist-in-residence Melinda Lopez and Joel Perez.
In the play, created specifically for a virtual presentation, Lopez and Perez play siblings who reconnect online to share a secret family recipe that forces them to reveal secrets of their own.
Black Beans Project is available for on-demand streaming May through 30.
The Waves in Quarantine: A Theatrical Experiment Begins Raúl Esparza leads a star-studded cast, including Alice Ripley, Carmen Cusack, Nikki Renée Daniels, Darius de Haas and Manu Narayan, in this musical adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s The Waves for Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Watch through May 28.
Twelve remarkable singer actors and eleven musicians are creating a wholly original, completely Pastiche way of bringing you back in time with our latest technology.
Diverse and distanced, gorgeous and witty, liberating talent from Canada to Israel and all over the US, for Austen, Beethoven and musical theater fans all over the world. Ludwig calls the tune as we celebrate Jane Austen, and her ability to create happy endings in her stories, when real life so often sadly disappoints.
Animal Wisdom Heather Christian’s Animal Wisdom will unfold on screen rather than on stage. The writer-performer’s show originally debuted at The Bushwick Starr in 2017 but now gets a film adaptation.
In Animal Wisdom, singer-songwriter-soothsayer Christian lays to rest the souls that haunt her, shape-shifting between rock star, folklorist, and high priestess, as she conjures a constellation of souls in an effort to confront her family’s mythologies.
Amber McGinnis directs the film, with stage direction by Emilyn Kowaleski. The cast also includes Sasha Brown, Eric Farber, B.E. Farrow, and Maya Sharpe.
The film is presented by Woolly Mammoth Theater Company and American Conservatory Theater.
Capricorn 29 The Tank and Post Theatrical present Capricorn 29 by Alex Hare and Julia Izumi. The show is directed by Hare and co-produced with Sami Pyne.
On the eve of her 29th birthday, a Very Online millennial stumbles upon a curious conspiracy theory: the powers-that-be have initiated a new capitalist plot to eliminate unsuccessful 30 year olds. What sounds at first like the byproduct of someone watching too many dystopian films from the 1970s quickly proves harder to dismiss. And as the countdown to 30 begins, surviving and saving a generation may be the opportunity one young-ish adult needs to finally fulfill her rapidly fading potential.
The Destruction of Jane Edgar Rice Burroughs will be spinning in his grave this spring. A new seven-part miniseries, inspired by the infamous film Tarzan the Ape Man, debuts this month.
The Destruction of Jane is an unauthorized parody of the King of the Jungle is told from the point of view of Miss Jane Parker.
Weekly installments premiere on Thursdays.
The miniseries stars stars Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane and Tarzan, respectively, and features special cameo appearances by Mario Cantone and Randy Rainbow. The show is written by Paul Pecorino and directed by Drue Pennella.
Set in the current COVID-19 pandemic, this comedy follows Jane to the African jungle where she meets and falls in love with the spectacular specimen we all know as the legendary Tarzan. The 1981 Tarzan film became a massive financial hit due to its dizzyingly unintentional bad taste, and screenwriter Paul Pecorino has set out to push these offensively vulgar boundaries even further.
The creative team includes director of photography Erik Paulsen, composers Drew Fornarola and David Nehls, musical arranger Paul Doust; costumes & wigs designer David Mitsch; makeup & wig styling designer Vera Stromsted and Donanyely Mejia and Marty Thomas; and specialty costumes designer Gail Baldoni. The Destruction of Jane is presented by Pure Motion Pictures.
Back to the Future: From Screen to Stage Ahead of the Back to the Future musical opening in the Adelphi Theatre on August 20, BFI at Home presents an online discussion with members of the cast and crew about how the hit film became a full-fledged stage musical.
Romeo & Juliet Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor star in a film of London’s National Theatre’s Romeo and Juliet. It premieres on PBS as part of the Great Performances series.
The Woman’s Party Clubbed Thumb presents the world premiere of The Woman’s Party. Originally slated to premiere as part of the 2020 Summerworks Festival, the piece will now premiere virtually.
Written by Rinne B. Groff and directed by Tara Ahmadinejad, The Woman’s Party has been divided into three 30-minute episodes.
1947 is the year that the savvy politicos of the National Woman’s Party will finally get the ERA passed once they quash that insurgency—or oust the old guard. The Woman’s Party takes place 27 years after the ratification of women’s suffrage, when the Equal Rights Amendment was poised for passage.
The cast includes Rosalyn Coleman, Alma Cuervo, Laura Esterman, Marga Gomez, Marceline Hugot, Emily Kuroda, Lizan Mitchell, Socorro Santiago, Rebecca Schull, and Connie Winston.
Two Sisters and a Piano Emmy winner Jimmy Smits and Daphne Rubin-Vega star in a streaming production of Nilo Cruz’s 1999 play presented by the new streaming theater company New Normal Rep. Cruz also serves as director for the work that follows follows two sisters serving time under house arrest in Cuba, and the lieutenant assigned to their case who falls in love with one of them.
Cheyenne Jackson, Ted Sperling, More Sing Adam Guettel’s Myths & Hymns (Episode 3) By MasterVoices The central project of MasterVoices’ 2020-2021 season will be a virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, Myths and Hymns, in an online staging conceived by Ted Sperling.
Fat Ham: world premiere of the digital production of Fat Ham by James Ijames from Philadelphia’s Wilma Theater will now stream April 29-May 23.
The play, a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is being filmed on location in Virginia, and shot as a one-take film to retain the real-time storytelling of a play.
It is directed by Morgan Green and stars Brennen S. Malone, Taysha Marie Canales, Kimberly S. Fairbanks, Jennifer Kidwell, Anthony Martinez-Briggs, Brandon J. Pierce, and Lindsay Smiling.
Shadow/Land Michelle Wilson, Te’Era Coleman, Lizan Mitchell, Lance E. Nichols, Lori Elizabeth Parquet and Sunni Patterson star in the world premiere of Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s audio play. The drama is set amidst the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and is part of the Public Theater’s digital stage.
Reverb Theatre Arts Festival through May 20th. Reverb Theatre Arts Festival presents the voices of artists with disabilities on the virtual stage. Artists from around the country submitted their works of original theatre—monologue, spoken word, dance, or music—based on creative prompts on the theme of Connection. The work is the result of twenty-four collaborations between Participating Artists and Collaborating Artists.
The Thanksgiving Play Spotlight on Plays returns with Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, directed by Leigh Silverman. The cast features Tony nominees Heidi Schreck and Bobby Cannavale, along with Keanu Reeves and Alia Shawkat.
Whiterock Cliff Goode Productions presents a streaming production of Ryan McCurdy’s one-man Off-Broadway musical Whiterock Cliff will be performed live at New York’s Funkadelic Studios for a five-week virtual run.
The show features a book by Ryan McCurdy and Ellie Pyle, music and lyrics by McCurdy, and directed by Mary Chieffo.
Whiterock Cliff weaves together memory, music, mental health, the creative process, the stories we tell ourselves, and the ones we tell to each other.
This act is performed live each night with the permission of Actors’ Equity from a Times Square studio with one performer, three cameras, and eight musical instruments.
The musical follows two aspiring playwrights, Bud and Doug, as they attempt to secure producers for their new musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. The pair sing all the songs and play all the parts in the hope of a Broadway contract.
Romeo y Julieta Lupita Nyong’o and Juan Castano star in this free bilingual audioplay of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, presented by the Public Theater and WNYC Studios.
Lights on the Radio Tower Originally developed at the Adirondack Theatre Festival and Bloomington Playwrights Project, this thrilling two-hander rock musical tells the story of Molly and Jesse, a brother and sister who, after eighteen years apart, reunite at their decaying childhood home following the death of their father. The estranged rock duo’s competing recollections of their childhood, their last night together, and their final gig force them to face the painful truth of their past.
La Femme Theatre Productions: The Night of the Iguana The show will feature Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Dylan McDermott (Netflix’s “Hollywood”) as Reverend Shannon, Emmy nominee and Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad (Broadway’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) as Maxine, Roberta Maxwell (Broadway’s Summer and Smoke) as Judith Fellowes, Tony nominee, Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Austin Pendleton (Broadway’s Choir Boy) as Nonno, and Jean Lichty (Off-Broadway’s A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, The Traveling Lady) as Hannah, with Keith Randolph Smith (Broadway’s Jitney, American Psycho) as Jake, Carmen Berkeley (Off-Broadway’s Our Dear Dead Drug Lord) as Charlotte, Eliud Kauffman (Roundabout Theatre’s 72 Miles to Go) as Hank, Julio Macias (Netflix’s “On My Block”) as Pancho, Stephanie Schmiderer (No Exit, The Human Voice) as Frau Fahrenkopf, Bradley James Tejeda (Broadway’s The Inheritance) as Pedro, and John Hans Tester (Amazon’s ”Hunters” ) as Herr Fahrenkopf.
Waiting for Godot Directed by Scott Elliott, the classic features Tony nominee Ethan Hawke as Vladimir, Tony recipient John Leguizamo as Estragon, Wallace Shawn as Lucky, rapper Tarik Trotter as Pozzo, and Drake Bradshaw as Boy.
In Waiting for Godot two wanderers wait by a lonely tree, to meet up with Mr. Godot, who they hope will change their lives for the better. Instead, another couple of eccentric travelers arrive, one man on the end of the other’s rope.
The creative team also includes production designer Derek McLane, costume designer Qween Jean, sound designer Justin Ellington, director of photography Kramer Morgenthau, editor Yonatan Weinstein, and associate director Monet.
The New York Pops Up Festival a thousand in-person performances throughout the state from now through June. Most events associated with NY PopsUp will be unannounced (and unticketed) and will be designed so that New Yorkers happen upon them in their everyday lives. (Since we can’t have large gatherings right now, we want to bring a lot of small things to the public where they are) NY PopsUp is a surprise that you happen upon, rather than an event or concert you are alerted to via a notification or a schedule.
Julius Caesar, Starring Patrick Page By Shakespeare@ Tony nominee Patrick Page (Hadestown) stars in the title role with Jordan Barbour (The Inheritance) as Brutus and Keith Hamilton Cobb (American Moor) as Cassius. West End Harry Potter and the Cursed Child performers Jamie Ballard and James Howard co-star as Mark Antony and Metellus Cimber, respectively.
The production is also be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.
Produced by Jersey City’s Shakespeare@, this audio production is the third installment of the season, produced and adapted by Artistic Director Sean Hagerty.
Hagerty has crafted the production into four weekly parts and partnered with the Emmy-winning team at Sonic Designs to capture the lost art and thrill of radio drama all without leaving the confines of quarantine.
Julius Caesar features original music composed by Joan Melton with sound design by the Emmy-winning team of Dan Gerhard and Ellen Fitton of Sonic Designs. Justin Goldner is the music producer and supervisor, and casting is by Robin Carus. Sydney Steele serves as the associate producer.
Assassins Reunion: Original Off-Broadway Cast The original cast and creative team of the 1991 Off-Broadway debut of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning Assassins will reunite virtually to celebrate the musical’s 30th anniversary.
The free online event is part of the Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy series and will feature Studio Tenn Artistic Director Cassidy as well as other original cast members Victor Garber, Greg Germann, Annie Golden, Lyn Greene, Jonathan Hadary, Eddie Korbich, Terrence Mann, Debra Monk, William Parry, and Lee Wilkof plus Sondheim and Weidman, director Jerry Zaks, musical director Paul Gemignani, and orchestrator Michael Starobin.
The Things Are Against Us Susan Soon He Stanton’s The Things Are Against Us will be the next production in MCC’s LiveLab one-act digital reading series. Ellie Heyman directs the cast, which includes Juan Castano, Emily Davis, Susannah Flood, Babak Tafti, and Danny Wolohan, in tthe play set in a mysterious house with a mind of its own.
SoHo Playhouse Presents Typical Soho Theatre and Nouveau Riche present the world premiere of Typical, the film version of the stage play, released exclusively on Soho Theatre On Demand
Written by Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour, Typical uncovers the man and the humanity behind the tragic true-life events of Black British ex-serviceman Christopher Alder and the injustice that still remains twenty years since his story emerged.
The Manic Monologues Current Slave Play Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood, Rent Tony winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Accidentally Brave playwright Maddie Corman, and more stage favorites will explore mental health this winter in a new digital production from the McCarter Theatre Center.
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SLY REVIVED — (via Rolling Stone) Sly Stone, the enigmatic R&B/funk icon, will share his story in a new memoir, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), arriving Oct. 17 via Questlove’s new publishing imprint, AUWA Books.
Stone co-wrote the new book with Ben Greeman, who’s written memoirs with George Clinton, Brian Wilson, and Questlove (he helped the Roots drummer with his three other books, too). Questlove — who’s directing a documentary about Stone — will also pen a foreword for Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).
In a statement, Stone said, “For as long as I can remember folks have been asking me to tell my story. I wasn’t ready. I had to be in a new frame of mind to become Sylvester Stewart again to tell the true story of Sly Stone. It’s been a wild ride and hopefully my fans enjoy it too.”
Born Sylvester Stewart, Stone’s music career began when he was a child, singing in a gospel quartet with his siblings. In the Sixties, he worked as a radio DJ in the Bay Area, forming various soul groups, including the extremely successful Sly and the Family Stone. The group’s debut,A Whole new Thing, arrived in 1967, and that same year they released their first major hit, “Dance to the Music,” which anchored the band’s second album. Between 1967 and and 1982, Sly and the Family Stone released 10 albums, including classics like Stand! and There’s a Riot Goin; On.
But after the dissolution of the Family Stone, Stone struggled to find success as a solo artist while simultaneously battling drug addiction. Though he got sober, he receded from public life, making only sporadic appearances, like the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a performance at the 2006 Grammys. In 2011, Stone released a new solo album, I’m Back! Family and Friends; in 2016, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys.
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) is one of several books on the initial slate for Questlove’s new AUWA Books venture. (The Farrar, Straus and Giroux imprint takes its name, by the way, from the bird-call noise Prince used on songs like “Baby I’m a Star” and “Eye No.”) Also on the docket: Questlove’s new book, Hip-Hop Is History, and a book from TikTok star Drew Afualo (both out in 2024).
This is major news for sure. If you’re of a certain age, Sly Stone’s music was the best. The true of story of what actually happened should be cataclysmic. The stories I’ve heard over the years encompass almost everything good and bad about the music industry. I hope the curtain is finally pulled back in this instance.
TICKET TO YOUNG — (Via Ultimate Classic Rock) Count Neil Young among those musicians who blame escalating ticket prices for ruining the concert industry. “It’s over. The old days are gone,” Young declared in a message posted to his Neil Young Archives website. “I get letters blaming me for $3,000.00 tickets for a benefit I am doing. That money does not go to me or the benefit. Artists have to worry about ripped off fans blaming them for Ticketmaster add-ons and scalpers.”
The acclaimed rocker’s message was accompanied by a story about the Cure and their recent battle with Ticketmaster. The ticketing giant earned the scorn of the goth rock band and their fans by adding several fees to ticket prices for the Cure’s upcoming North American tour. In some cases, these “unduly high” fees, as Robert Smith called them, resulted in the actual price of tickets nearly doubling from their face value. Ticketmaster eventually agreed to refund some of the cost.
“Concert tours are no longer fun,” Young opined, pointing to ticket fees and scalpers as the culprit. “Concert tours not what they were.”
Young’s thoughts about ticket prices are the latest in his ongoing list of gripes regarding modern touring. In December, the rocker reiterated his refusal to play at concert venues that use factory farms.
SHORT TAKES — Could Big Blue be coming back? Blockbuster for decades was the go-to spot for DVDs and video-tapes. Stay tuned …I love Keanu Reeves, but I must admit I’ve not seen any of the John Wick movies. Chapter 4 opened this past weekend with a $74 million+ score. Rather amazing in this post-covid period.
I pulled up the trailer and was terrifically impressed by the lush visuals; beautiful music and Reeves and Lance Reddick just sensational. I am thinking of a John Wick-weekend where I’ll watch all 4 … Writer/producer Terry Jastrow arrives in NY this week with his wife actress Anne Archer … Whatever happened to the Madonna biopic? You ask three different people and you get three different answers,. Check this one out from IndieWire: https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/julia-garner-madonna-biopic-fingers-crossed-1234819696/ …
Personally, I don’t think Garner should do it. Mired in controversy already, could it really be any good? … GUESS WHO DON”T SUE: What up-and-coming metal band is using the name of a high-profile manager to score some Manhattan-gigs? They were going to work with the manager until it blew up. Simply shady if you ask me … btw: whatever happened to Wendy Stuart Kaplan? …
Friday was the last episode (for their inaugural season) of Apple TV+’s Shrinking which has just been so excellent in this its debut season. Jason Segal and Brett Goldstein have come up with the best show on streaming yet. Infectiously good and the acting turns from Segal and Harrison Ford are off the charts. The show culminated in a wedding for best-friend Brian (Michael Urie) and ended with a call-back to the show’s very first scene. Remember it? Truly a one-of-a-kind show. We loved it … I’ve heard at least 4 stories on the news this weekend about composting. Is this a hot topic now? Trending is it? … RIP Nicholas Lloyd Webber
NAMES IN THE NEWS –— Alex Salzman; Rob Petrie; Anthony Pomes; Terry Jastrow; Tyrone Biljan; Jacqueline Boyd; Bill McCuddy; Brad LeBeau; Nile Rodgers; Nancy Hunt; Steve Leeds; Terri Epstein; Brenda K. Starr; Tom & Lisa Cuddy; William Schill; Robert Funaro; Vinny Pastore; Maureen Van Zandt; Tricia Daniels; and ZIGGY!
Did You Know There Is A Kander & Ebb Way?
On Friday, March 24th, the 96-year-old John Kander was given a Mayoral Proclamation from Mayor Eric Adams in celebration of the first performance of his new Broadway musical New York, New York. Following the proclamation, Lin-Manuel Miranda unveiled the sign renaming 44th Steet ‘Kander & Ebb Way. On hand was the Manhattan School of Music to performed the iconic Kander & Ebb song “New York, New York.”
New York, New York opens Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).
The Marvelous Marilyn Maye Received Twelve Standing Ovations At The New York Pops
Karen Akers, Jim Caruso, Tony Danza, Jamie deRoy, Max von Essen, Melissa Errico, Bob Mackie, Susie Mosher, Sidney Myer, Josh Prince, Lee Roy Reams, Rex Reed, Randy Roberts, Mo Rocca , Mark Sendroff, Lee Roy Reams, Brenda Vaccaro and David Zippel were there to see and honor Cabaret legend and Grammy nominee Marilyn Maye. Maye who turns 95 April 10th, made her at Carnegie Hall solo debut last night with The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke.
Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, Grammy nominated recording artist and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance and it showed with the 12 standing ovations she received.
Maye appeared 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, she was “discovered” by Steve Allen and had a RCA recording contract, seven albums and 34 singles.
The evening started out with the superlative New York Pops Overture of Mame, which Maye had played the title role.
Next a Cole Porter Medley with “Looking at You,” Concentrate On You,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” It’s Alright With Me,””Just One of Those Things,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “All of You”. This was Marilyn’s second standing ovation. The first was when she stood on that stage for the first time and the audience was rapturous.
A terrific “It’s Today” from Mame with high flying kicks was the third ovation and wow can that woman kick.
A rainbow medley included “Look To The Rainbow” from Finnian’s Rainbow, the iconic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” the jazzy “Make Me Rainbows” and of course “The Rainbow Connection.” And with that another standing ovation.
“Put On A Happy Face” from Bye Bye Birdie.
Frank Loesser’s Joey, Joey, Joey brought on a fifth standing ovation. This song was a masterclass in acting and vocal nuance. For that matter every song that comes out of Ms. Maye’s mouth is perfection. Part of the brilliance of this night is her musical director, arranger, and pianist Ted Firth. That man is a genius.
Lerner and Loewe’s “On The Street Where You Live” from My Fair Lady ended the first act with a sixth standing ovation.
The overture from Hello Dolly! and then Cabaret shows Marilyn Maye also starred in opened the second act. The New York Pops sounded phenomenal as always.
“Your Gonna Hear From Me” from “Inside Daisy Clover was an appropriate starter for this next round as the audience got to its feet.
Maye’s most requested song “Guess Who I Saw Today” from New Faces of 1952 was followed by a show stopping “Fifty Percent” from Ballroom and of course another standing ovation.
Her next song was chosen by the Smithsonian Institute to be included in its permanent collection of recordings from the 20th century. Her recording of “Too Late Now” is considered by the Smithsonian to be one of the 110 Best American Compositions of the Twentieth Century and Ms. Maye showed us why and again another standing ovation.
A proclamation from The City of New York read by Steven Reineke to Marilyn Maye made this day Marilyn Maye Day. This treasure cried with joy as she sang Stephen Sondheim’s “I’m Still Here.” Though she forgot some of the lyric, Ms. Maye proved performing is all on the intent and connecting to the audience. Two more standing ovations were added here.
For encores, I was thrilled to hear James Taylor’s “Circle of Life” and “Here’s To Life,” which is my personal favorite, finally going back into “It’s Today” with those high kicks and a twelfth standing ovation. Bravo Ms. Maye!
If you are a singer and do not catch Ms. Maye live, you really do not care about your craft. Last night Ms. Maye made it clear why she’s been celebrated as one of America’s greatest jazz singers for more than 50 years and this was a night I will always remember. Thank-you New York Pops.
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Job related stress
One of the leading causes of stress is linked to ones job, there cannot be any doubt about that. It`s a sad fact that majority of people are not happy with their job. They see it as a means to an end, a method of paying the bills. Period! This may provide you with a great lifestyle, but there are plenty of disadvantages to working at a job you hate.
The rates of depression and suicide among middle aged men is growing, and this can be directly related to their jobs. Many men are the sole income earners for their family. They work hard for years and years to provide for their children, to put food on the table and shelter over their heads.
Unfortunately, most of these men are working at a job they dislike. They have become bored with doing the same thing over and over again. They may be sick and tired of long commutes and ever increasing traffic every day.
The problem with many men is that they do not show their true feelings or acknowledge that they are stressed out. Instead, they just keep on going and going until they become physically and mentally worn out.
They suffer in silence, and many do commit suicide as they have just had enough of living the same life day in and day out. This is something that you definitely don`t want to have happened in your family.
The first signs that job stress are becoming too difficult to handle include suffering from headaches, muscle and body pain, nausea and not being able to sleep. It is important to learn how to deal with these symptoms before they get out of control.
If your stress is work related look for ways that you can deal with it. Is it possible to work from home one or two days a week? Are you at the point where you could retire early or take an extended leave of absence?
If the commute is too much, is it possible to find a position closer to home? Does your company have other locations that you could transfer to? Sometimes a move along with new scenery is all that is needed to relieve the boredom and stress of your job.
Other alternatives include talking to your boss to see if there is another opening in the company that would suit your skills. As with any stressful situation asking for help is a good way to find solutions.

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Hermione Dress Commission
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This dress was with only some still photos from the client. I patterned it from a combination of draping and pattern drafting. The actual dress is made up of 102 pieces. The bust is cut so the fabric molds to the shape without the use of darts. The chiffon is hand dyed to the umbre effect.
Poly Satin, Silk chiffon, Rayon lining.

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The vision of creating accessible, reliable clinical evidence by accessing the clincial experience of hundreds of millions of patients across the globe is a reality. Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) has built on learnings from the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership to turn methods research and insights into a suite of applications and exploration tools that move the field closer to the ultimate goal of generating evidence about all aspects of healthcare to serve the needs of patients, clinicians and all other decision-makers around the world.
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- President's Innovation Advisory Council will help guide Arlington campus development and university-wide innovation initiativesFebruary 22, 2021The President’s Innovation Advisory Council (PIAC), comprised of forward-thinking executives, signals Mason’s community-centric vision for its Arlington Campus and the emerging Rosslyn-Ballston innovation corridor.
- February 19, 2021In this fascinating conversation, President Gregory Washington speaks with Kevin Clark, director of original animation for preschool programming at Netflix, and retiring professor in the Learning Technologies Division in George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development, about how technology and economics are helping fuel the rich entertainment content highlighting people of color, and how that programming can be a conduit for anti-racism efforts.
- February 18, 2021President Gregory Washington and members of Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force invite the university community to the first of two virtual town hall meetings, which will be held 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.
- February 11, 2021As associate director of the LGBTQ+ Resources in the Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (CCEE), formerly ODIME, Kinchen advises student groups, sits on many committees and does a lot of consulting and training with schools, colleges, and departments across the university that want to learn more about working with LGBTQ+ students.
- February 3, 2021Junior Dominique Dowling has been working to enact social change since high school. She joined the GMU NAACP chapter in her second year at Mason, and now she is the group’s vice president. Through the chapter, she has been involved in numerous panels and committees, which inspired her to do more anti-racism work on campus.“Being part of the NAACP has exposed me to different initiatives and people who have been doing this work for years,” said the integrative studies major. “It made me realize that anti-racism work requires an ongoing dedication because there is always work to be done.”
- January 29, 2021Mason's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Evening of Reflection event on Thursday included a discussion between President Gregory Washington and a student panel about the opportunities they have to make changes to improve social justice and equity. Spirit of King award winners were also announced.
- January 29, 2021On Jan. 22, Mason President Gregory Washington spoke with Mason scientists Lance Liotta and Virginia Espina, who head the university’s effort to push the boundaries of technologies that are keeping its three university campuses safe from COVID-19. That includes a rapid-result saliva test, and development of an antibody test that can track a body’s response to the virus and vaccine.
- January 29, 2021Fighting climate change is a global imperative, and the consequences of inaction could be dire. But Mason's Andrew Light, who helped negotiate the Paris Agreement on climate, tells Mason President Gregory Washington that for the go-getters, opportunity awaits.
- January 29, 2021How did the election play into our national identity? How did Donald Trump mold the Republican Party in his image? How can we reform the Electoral College? Mason President Gregory Washington speaks with Schar School Dean Mark J. Rozell on where our politics goes from here.
- January 21, 2021
- December 1, 2020We are nearing the end of a remarkably successful fall semester, especially considering where we started and what we’ve been through. Just five months ago, our greatest challenge was figuring out how we could deliver a Mason education to a record number of students during a global pandemic. Now, in two weeks, we will graduate a class at winter commencement that includes more than 4,600 graduates and more than 5,000 when counting students earning certificates.
- November 17, 2020Understanding what anti-racism, diversity and inclusion mean for George Mason University was just one of the goals of Monday’s Freedom and Learning forum hosted by President Gregory Washington. Ensuring a common definition of the terms helps create meaningful dialogue, and helps the Mason community understand the work of the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force.

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224w ago - IBM have revealed that the new PS3 Slim carries a revised version of the Cell processor.
The electronics giant have confirmed that the Slim's new Cell is "manufactured using an advanced 45-nanometer manufacturing process" that will deliver "many performance improvements while drawing less power than earlier chips".
These chips are obviously cheaper to produce and, in part, are responsible for the smaller and more power effective PlayStation SKUs.
To quote: "The new chip has been manufactured using an advanced 45-nanometer manufacturing process, an IBM spokesman said. Based on IBM's Power architecture, the chip delivers many performance improvements while drawing less power than earlier chips, IBM has said. The earlier console carried a Cell processor manufactured using the 65-nm process. IBM declined to provide the clock speed of the new Cell processor.
Chip production enhancements for the Cell could deliver some cost benefits to users, said Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie Research. The chips will become more power efficient and users may see some energy savings, Peddie said.
Smaller chips also cost less to produce, which may have contributed to the lower console price, Peddie said. That could also set the stage for further price drops in the...
228w ago - The newest issue of GamePro magazine has arrived in the office, and they're so excited that they just can't keep it to themselves.
They've done Fall preview blowouts for a few years now, but this year has the most diverse and exciting lineup yet, and their coverage reflects that.
To quote: Leading off the lineup this year is one of the most exciting returns in gaming, as Sam Fisher reinvents stealth in Splinter Cell Conviction!
While our exclusive hands-on details of Conviction are not to be missed, we've also landed some other sweet exclusives you'll want to digest with your eyeballs.
We've got exclusive interviews with the developers of Uncharted 2 and Brutal Legend, and tons of info on the biggest games coming this holiday season, from New Super Mario Bros. Wii to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
All told, we've got over 50 of the biggest games coming in the next few months, with the latest hands-on impressions and the most diverse coverage you've ever seen.
233w ago - Speaking on the company's official forum, developer Ubisoft stated, "Splinter Cell Conviction is a true Microsoft exclusive title and there are no plans to have Splinter Cell Conviction on other platforms."
The firm elaborated on the decision to remain exclusive to 360, describing the Splinter Cell franchise as being 'historically linked' with Microsoft consoles beginning with the original title in 2002.
To quote: "There are several reasons behind this choice. First of all, Splinter Cell games are historically linked with Microsoft platforms.
The first Splinter Cell on the original Xbox was one of the first games to fully exploit the console's technical possibilities," added the company.
"At that time, Microsoft really believed in the game potential and provided strong support to promote it. So, there is a "link of heart" between the franchise and the platform. Some games are like this (think of Final Fantasy for instance)."
"The second reason behind this choice is purely linked to production. Having a single target platform means that we can optimize the game even further, because we only have one type of - console - hardware to support."


WAC 2009 : IADIS International Conference Wireless Applications and Computing 2009
Call For Papers
IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE WIRELESS APPLICATIONS AND COMPUTING 2009
Algarve, Portugal, 17 to 19 June 2009
part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (MCCSIS 2009)
Algarve, Portugal, 17 to 23 June 2009
* Conference background and goals
The IADIS Wireless Applications and Computing 2009 conference addresses several themes related to theory and practice within wireless networks, computing and application related areas.
Enormous developments in wireless technologies made in recent years enabled both researchers and industry to create new, innovative wireless and mobile application and services, protocols, middleware platforms and application frameworks. Corresponding
research is related to all communication layers, but also includes application-related topics, theoretical results and non-technical issues. Main topics have been identified (see below).
However, innovative contributions that don?t fit into these areas will also be considered since they might be of benefit to conference attendees.
* Format of the Conference
The conference will comprise of invited talks and oral presentations. The proceedings of the conference will be published in the form of a book and CD-ROM with ISBN, and will be available also in the IADIS Digital Library (accessible on-line).
* Best Papers
Selected authors of best papers will be invited to submit extended versions of their papers to selected journals (i.e. IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems - ISSN: 1646-3692) including journals from INDERSCIENCE Publishers.
* Types of submissions
Full and Short Papers, Reflection Papers, Posters/Demonstrations, Tutorials, Panels and Doctoral Consortium.
All submissions are subject to a blind refereeing process.
* Topics related to Wireless Applications and Computing are of interest. These include, but are not limited to the following areas:
- Ad-hoc Networking
- Cellular Phone Networks and Satellite Based Systems
- Context Aware Applications
- Distributed Systems Aspects of Wireless Applications
- Integration of Wired and Wireless Networks
- Location-based Applications and Services
- Mobile Commerce
- Mobile Computing Software Architectures
- Mobile Entertainment, Gaming and Learning
- Performance and Simulation Aspects of Wireless Networks
- Pervasive Computing
- Security in Wireless Networks
- Wireless Access Networks
- Wireless Application Frameworks
- Wireless Applications Programming
- Wireless Communication Middleware
- Wireless Database Access
- Wireless End-user Devices
- Wireless Home Networks
- Wireless Multimedia
- Wireless Peer-to-Peer Networks
- Wireless Positioning Technologies
- WLANs and WPANs
* Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: 30 January 2009
- Notification to Authors: 6 March 2009
- Final Camera-Ready Submission and Early Registration: Until 6 April 2009
- Late Registration: After 6 April 2009
- Conference: Algarve, Portugal, 17 to 19 June 2009
* Conference Location
The conference will be held in Algarve, Portugal.
IADIS Secretariat - IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE WIRELESS APPLICATIONS AND COMPUTING 2009
Rua Sao Sebastiao da Pedreira, 100, 3
1050-209 Lisbon, Portugal
Web site: http://www.wac-conf.org/
* Program Committee
Wireless Applications and Computing 2009 Program Chair
J?rg Roth, University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg, Germany
General MCCSIS Conference Co-Chairs:
Piet Kommers, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Pedro Isa?as, Universidade Aberta (Portuguese Open University), Portugal
Nian-Shing Chen, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
Committee Members: *
* for committee list please refer to http://www.wac-conf.org/committees.asp


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Sandy Schwartz, CEO of Cox Automotive, Talks About COVID-19 and its Impact in Retail Automotive
On today’s show, we continue our ongoing Coronavirus Coverage by speaking with Sandy Schwartz, CEO of Cox Automotive. Jim and Sandy discuss what Cox is doing in response to COVID-19, the future of auto retail, and more.
The United States has ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on April 24th and has notified its trade partners in the agreement. That makes way for the USMCA to go into effect on July 1st, 2020, according to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. It comes at a crucial time for the American economy. Virtually all industries have experienced a significant downturn, putting the nation in crisis mode. Lighthizer puts stock in the USMCA to facilitate recovery efforts. Read More
The auto industry has suffered a big blow in the last month. NADA has revised its new light-vehicle sales from the original forecast of 16.8 million units in 2020, down to 13 million units for the year. Ouch. But just because vehicle sales have decreased, doesn’t mean there isn’t demand. People who were planning to buy a new vehicle a month ago are still thinking about it. According to J.D. Power, leases on 1.8 million vehicles are set to expire between March and July. That’s an opportunity. The desire for new vehicles still exists. What is your dealership’s plan to capture this pent-up demand? Read More
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A group of women in Muranga county fell a prey of a fraudulent scheme created by unknown people using Deputy president William Ruto's name.
The associated people three men and one woman is said to have moving around the county asking residents to register for Christmas gift plan sponsored by Dp Ruto and this wife Rachael Ruto.
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Police in the area have launched investigation in order to arrest the culprits. Ruto's communication director David Talam confirmed that neither the deputy president nor his wife had organised such problem."There is nothing like that. Those fraudsters should be reported to police," said Talaam.
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Organizations representing astronomers and Earth scientists are raising concerns that new telecommunications technologies could interfere with scientific use of previously quiet parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
President Trump has ordered federal agencies to eliminate at least one-third of their non-statutory advisory committees created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Many science agencies use such committees as a mechanism for liaising with the research community.
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The White House convened a roundtable of federal agency and university leaders last week to discuss how best to structure new research centers and workforce development efforts created through the National Quantum Initiative.
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The Trump administration seeks to shave about $1 billion from the National Science Foundation’s budget in fiscal year 2020. Within the constrained topline, NSF proposes to embark on a major upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider and press ahead with its ten “Big Ideas,” advancing new programs dedicated to mid-scale infrastructure and convergence research.
The National Science Foundation’s budget will increase 4 percent to $8.1 billion under the final spending legislation for fiscal year 2019. The measure provides funding for the agency’s proposed “Big Ideas” and facility construction projects, while also explicitly maintaining support for “core” research and existing infrastructure.
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As you may or may not (but should) know, Opera Australia is currently running a competition in Melbourne, asking people to spread the word about Bliss by taking posters out and about and tweeting photos of their work. I'm not sure how much of a happening thing it's turned out to be, but it's an idea I for one absolutely love, and thus something I was determined to weasel my way into, despite not living in Melbourne, having little use for the prize and — until recently — not having a poster at my disposal.
Well, who needs prizes anyway? I do it all for love, don't I? And the kindly soul behind @OAPR obligingly provided me with a poster. So I was all set this weekend to take my 2D Harry Joy out on the town for an afternoon — perhaps even an evening — and document our excursion with my trusty (albeit pretty terrible) iPhone camera. However. Such ventures require at least one partner in crime, and at such short notice (and with such an odd mission at hand) I proved unable to find one. Curses.
I couldn't abandon ship — or Harry — entirely, however. So I had to think laterally about how far afield I could take my poster without actually leaving the house. The answer? Well, since travelling through space was out of the question, I opted to travel through time. And, um, dimensions of reality and artistic expression. Or something. Or to put it another way — I've Photoshopped the Bliss poster into some paintings, and here they are.
I know. This might be the pinnacle of my Bliss geekery. I don't care. It was a lot of fun, and what else, after all, are long weekends for? (PS I think if you click an image you can see them all at a larger size. You know, if you feel the urge.)

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The Bronx Culture Trolley will roll again on Wednesday, February 2, picking up passengers at the Longwood Art Gallery at Grand Concourse and 149th St at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. The trolley makes the rounds at South Bronx galleries, museums and other points of interest on the first Wednesday of every month. This month’s trip includes an opening reception for two exhibitions at the Longwood Gallery, an awards presentation and a craft sale. For a full listing of the places that will be visited and the evening’s events, click on [email protected], or call Phil Cardone at 718-931-9500, ext. 33, at the Bronx Council on the Arts.


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- Comcast will sell its stake in Hulu to Disney in five years for at least $27.5 billion, leaving Disney with full ownership of the streaming service.
- Comcast will immediately give up voting rights in Hulu.
- Disney has said it "will likely" bundle Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus at a discount.
Comcast has agreed to sell its 33% stake in streaming service company Hulu to Disney and immediately give up voting rights, the two companies said Tuesday.
The agreement pledges the sale in the next five years for a minimum value of $27.5 billion.
The transaction will give Disney full ownership of Hulu.
As part of the deal, Comcast agreed to extend the Hulu license of its NBCUniversal content and the Hulu Live carriage agreement for NBCUniversal channels until late 2024. It will also distribute Hulu on its Xfinity X1 platform.
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Re: Has anyone found help for severe RLS with magnesium?
I cannot BELIEVE u were prescribed hard-core narcotics for RLS!! Much of the modern medical system is an absolute mess! Goodness.
Try the Magnesium, chelated form is easier to digest, I think. But yes, what everyone here is saying! You may be deficient. Also try QUININE. It is in tonic water and I think maybe you can find it by itself in a health food store. Certainly you do NOT need all those toxic drugs thrown at you for treatment of the restless legs though! Valium?? Oxycodone?? Who gives these doctors their licenses?? Sorry.... it is very aggravating to me.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
THE Northeast Monsoon directly affects Luzon and Visayas which can cause isolated rain, said state weather forecasters on Tuesday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the whole country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rain.
"Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over Luzon and Visayas and coming from the northeast to north over Mindanao.
The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be moderate to rough,” Pagasa said.
Pagasa also said, as of Tuesday, there is no tropical cyclone existing within the Philippine Area of Responsibility. (Sunnex)


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Getting ready for some football!
I was spending Sunday night as I always do, threatening the cats and watching the baseball game on ESPN. At one point, I happened to glance down at the ticker, and there it was. Was it? Could it? Yes it was, there in all its glory was a partial score from a real, live football game.
For a journalist, I am surprisingly uninformed about current events, and somehow the Hall of Fame preseason NFL game had snuck up on me without my knowledge. Frantically, I flipped through the guide to find the right channel.
And there it was. Pads. Helmets. Al Michaels. Holding penalties. It was all there, the veritable oxygen of fall that will keep us breathing through the next six months, right up through the final whistle in some hapless Blue-Gray college all-star game.
Yes, I know it was a meaningless preseason game. The veterans were disinterested, the rookies were clueless, and the quality of play was awful.
But it was football, where scoring is divisible by sevens and threes. Where eleven minutes of action is crammed into three hours. Where the beer commercials that make no sense whatsoever, including houses built out of bottles and frozen trains racing in to convince a sweating public that its brand is colder than the others. Where teams don’t punt, they have “punting situations.” Where “escapability” is a word.
God I love it so.
It startled me, however, because I am not yet in football shape. It is crucial that I drop 10 pounds by the end of the month — not to feel more in touch with the athletes, but so I can spend the rest of the year living on chicken wings, ribs, meatballs and pie. (You don’t understand how much I wish I were just making this up for the sake of entertainment.)
I think I only watched three or four plays of the game between New York and Buffalo before I went back to the baseball game, which was a far more interesting contest. I didn’t really need to watch it for any meaningful amount of time — it was enough just to know it was there.
It’s the same reason that, on some Tuesday evening in mid-September, I’ll be glued to ESPN 6 watching McNeese State and Chattanooga as if it were the NFL championship game. It’s the same reason I know the nicknames of all the midmajor Michigans, Eastern, Western and Central. I bleed for the Chippawas.
It’s the reason that, during the horrible gap between the end of the college football regular season and the bowl games, I’ll be glued to the Division III championship game, which — call me Nostradamus if you must — will be played this year by the Mount Union Purple Raiders and the Warhawks of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
It’s the reason I will fake traumatic cranial injuries so I can stay home and watch some forgettable Big East contest instead of going to the weddings of close relatives. It is the reason that there will be some Saturdays in October in which I will burn exactly six calories, because I will not have moved from the time that the sun rises over the College Gameday set until Rece Davis has handed out his final helmet sticker.
I’m not really proud of any of this, mind you. I know that plenty of nonfootball fans are reading this, their faces frozen in an expressional cocktail of horror and disbelief, much like early man witnessing the first solar eclipse.
And I realize that were it not for football I might have aspired to greatness, having used the wasted time to cultivate borderline talents into something that would have truly benefited American society.
But what would it matter, for I know that without football, most of America’s society wouldn’t want to live.
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Dr Ronan Lee and Professor Penny Green were featured in the media discussing the situation in Myanmar.
Scores of demonstrators protesting a coup have been killed by Myanmar’s security forces as nationwide strikes in Myanmar have intensified. Dr Ronan Lee, a visiting scholar at the International State Crime Initiative at Queen Mary said: "Myanmar's history suggests the military will use ever increasing brutality and violence in an attempt to put down the protest movement. In the past, the military has been prepared to murder thousands to quell civil unrest or to meet its goals." Dr Lee was featured in in the Independent and the Daily Mail.
Professor Penny Green, Director of International State Crime Initiative at Queen Mary was also featured in the Monocle on the latest protests in Myanmar. Speaking on the Monocle she said: "What we are seeing now is the military flexing its full capacity to instigate terror against the Myanmar population. It's well experienced in this kind of terror and its now lifted any restraints that have existed."
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The King of the basketball court was corrected by the Queen of rap on Twitter this week. LeBron James was responding to a Mt. Rushmore post of the 2010s that featured Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole while asking fans for the last spot. Bron Bron chose Future and Nicki Minaj had some friendly words for him.
“Never thought I’d get the opportunity to give you the alley oop,” Nicki wrote to King James. “But you almost had it. It’s N I C K I…EMMMM I N A J!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Who do you pick for the last spot? Future or Nicki Minaj.
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Tirana, the heart and capital of Albania, like all other European metropolises has a never-ending movement and energy. With its clubs, pubs, cafes, and taverns, Tirana is worth to discover, both day and night. The value and hospitality shown towards tourists is something that will mark your journey not only in Tirana but also all over the country. There are different thoughts regarding the origin of the name of the city. Some think that it relates to Tyrrenia (a name of Etruscan origins), while other believe that it relates to the word Theranda (harvest), or to the Tirkan (a castle at the foot of Mount Dajti). Your own journey might begin by visiting the museums and the key spots such as Sheshi Skënderbej, where you will be able to see the Mosque of Et’hem Bey (built between 1798 and 1812) and the 35 m high Kulla e Sahatit (the Watch Tower), built in 1822 with a San Marco style cupola. Moreover, you can visit the famous Mosaic uncovered on the floor of an old Roman lodge. Its center configures the walls of the castle of the Roman emperor Justinian (A.D. 520). The monumental Tomb of Kapllan Pasha and the Ura e Tabakëve (a bridge constructed in the beginning of the 19th century, located on Bulevardi Zhan D’Ark) are other interesting place to visit. As a capital, Tirana has the country’s finest museums, theatres, and galleries representing the national arts. A visit to the National History Museum, the Archeological Museum, the private “Mezuraj Museum,” and the National Gallery of the Arts will leave wonderful memories. You can also pass a pleasant evening in the National Theatre or the Opera and Ballet Theatre.
For dining, Tirana will be glad to offer you both a rich traditional cuisine and a variety of foreign fares, from Italian to Chinese, . There are also several clubs and restaurants in Mount Dajti to discover and enjoy. There is the possibility to travel there by cable car, which is a very special experience. In the region of Tirana you may also visit the castles of Petrela and Preza, as well as some natural attractions, such as Pëllumbasi Cave, Shkalla e Tujanit, and much more.


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Wendy Sharpe: House of Dreams & The Book of Constant Stars
Saturday 18 February - Sunday 26 March
Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
House of Dreams and The Book of Constant Stars are unique installations filling all of Juniper Hall. It consists of hundreds of works on paper, with no precise narrative. It explores the themes of relationships, memory, restlessness and longing. Some are real and some imagined. Some are more poetic or more mysterious.
There will be two floor talks by Wendy during the exhibition: Saturday 18th Feb & 11th March at 3pm.


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This seasonal twist on a traditional margarita is perfect for the holidays. Go ahead and adjust the strength to your liking: if you like a stronger (and more authentic) margarita, cut back on the pomegranate juice. Use a good quality 100% agave tequila like Patron Silver – it’ll taste better, and you’ll be glad for it the next day.
My Recipe Videos
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) 100% pomegranate juice (unsweetened)
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lime juice, from one lime
- 1-1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons or 1 shot) Tequila
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- Lime wedges
- Coarse salt
- Ice cubes
- Place coarse salt on a small plate. Rub rim of glass with lime wedge and dip in coarse salt if desired. Add ice cubes to glass if using.
- Combine drink ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add some ice and shake vigorously, then strain into prepared glass. Garnish rim with lime wedge.
- Note: If you want to prepare a pitcher instead of making individual cocktails, simply adjust the quantities for the number of drinks you need. Mix the pomegranate juice, tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice in a pitcher, keep cool, then pour into prepared glasses over ice when ready to serve.

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Do you feel like you can’t make a difference in state policy?
I’m here to tell you that you can.
In the last few weeks, the North Dakota Association of Builders rallied to defeat a bill. The bill, SB 2303, mandated that a one-family or two-family dwelling may not have a basement depth of more than one foot below the “ordinary high-water mark” of the underlying water table as established by a soil scientist or soil classifier. Essentially, there would be large swaths of North Dakota that would not be allowed to have a basement.
NDAB Government Affairs Committee Chairman spoke in opposition on behalf of the committee. "For an average new home, regulatory costs already account for nearly 24% of the cost of the home," Dabbert said. "It would only create an additional layer of red tape that is not based on updated technology or current practices."
After the hearing ended, the committee discussed concerns with SB 2303, citing concerns of local control and the state building code being continuously updated to address concerns. Senator Judy Lee moved a recommendation for a "do not pass," the committee unanimously agreed.
After attempts to amend the bill on the floor, it still failed 36 to 10.
This success would not have happened without our members contacting our legislators on the behalf of their industry and sharing their experiences as builders.
So much of what we do is regulated by government, so they need to hear our voice. They must hear our voice. The future of affordable homes depends on it.

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The music video for "Tunnel Vision" premiered on July 3, 2013 via Timberlake's Vevo channel on YouTube. Subsequently, the singer wrote on his official Twitter account, "Check out the new video for Tunnel Vision and be ready…it's explicit. -teamJT". Directed by Jonathan Craven, Simon McLoughlin and Jeff Nicholas, the video features a cameo appearance from the producer Timbaland. Craven and Nathan Scherrer served as the video producers for Uprising Creative. The director of photography is Sing Howe Yam, while Jacquelyn London is the editor of the video for Sunset Edit.
"Suit & Tie" is a R&B song recorded by American singer Justin Timberlake for his upcoming third studio album The 20/20 Experience (2013). It was written by Timberlake, Timbaland, Shawn Carter, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon and James Fauntleroy and produced by Timbaland, Timberlake and Harmon. The song serves as Timberlake's highly-anticipated musical comeback following a six-year hiatus, during which time he pursued an acting career and developed his skills as a record producer and songwriter for other artists.


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A Study of Energy Optimisation of Urban Water Distribution Systems Using Potential Elements
AbstractEnergy use in water supply systems represents a significant portion of the global energy consumption. The electricity consumption due to the water pumping represents the highest proportion of the energy costs in these systems. This paper presents several comparative studies of energy efficiency in water distribution systems considering distinct configurations of the networks and also considers implementation of the variable-speed pumps. The main objective of this study is the energy optimisation of urban systems using optimal network configurations that reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency. The paper describes in detail four strategies for improving energy efficiency of water pumping: control systems to vary pump speed drive according to water demand, pumped storage tanks, intermediary pumping stations integrated in the network, and elevated storage tanks floating on the system. The improving energy efficiency of water pumping is briefly reviewed providing a representative real case study. In addition, a different approach for the hydraulic analysis of the networks and the determination of the optimal location of a pumped storage tank is provided. Finally, this study compares the results of the application of four water supply strategies to a real case in Romania. The results indicate high potential operating costs savings. View Full-Text
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The challenge at The Kraft Journal blog this week is
Clean and Simple.
I am so happy to be back on the DT for the summer months.
School is out and I have some extra creative time to play and you know how I love my Kraft!
For this card I used the following supplies from The Kraft Outlet.
Jenni Bowlin Memo Quilted Stickers
I based my design on a sketch from Retro Sketches.
The "Hello" sentiment is from the Close To My Heart stamp set
"For Every Occasion", one of my faves with over 25 sentiments.
Here is another C&S card made with the same supplies, along with twine and a tag
from The Kraft Outlet.
Check out what the other DT member created for
the Clean & Simple Challenge at The Kraft Journal.
Hope you get your Kraft on and play along with us this summer!


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Authentic Ewan McGregor Autographs Obi Wan Kenobi Star Wars. Genuine signed Ewan McGregor memorabilia.
Own a piece of Star Wars history with an autographed item from Ewan McGregor, who portrayed the iconic character Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy. Each autograph is personally signed by Ewan McGregor and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Authentic Ewan McGregor Autographs – Certificate of authenticity included. Perfect for Star Wars fans and collectors. Own a unique and valuable piece of Star Wars memorabilia – Display your love for the franchise with a genuine autograph from one of its beloved actors – Great for gifting or adding to your personal collection
James Charles McGregor and Carol Diane (Lawson), both teachers, welcomed their son Ewan Gordon McGregor into the world on March 31, 1971 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Besides, Denis Lawson, an actor, is his uncle. brought up in Crieff. He left Morrison Academy at the age of 16 to join the Perth Repertory Theatre.
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Parents advised him to quit school and focus on acting rather than choose to be sad. McGregor took a year of theatre classes in Kirkcaldly in Fife. Before enrolling in a three-year programme at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Studied with people like Daniel Craig and Alistair McGowan and left school early after landing the character of Private Mick Hopper. In Dennis Potter’s six-episode Channel 4 series Lipstick on Your Collar (1993).
Alex Law played the first noteworthy role in Danny Boyle’s Shallow Grave (1994). Also written by John Hodge and produced by Andrew Macdonald. The Pillow Book (1996) and Trainspotting (1996) came after that, with the latter bringing him to the public’s attention.
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Currently one of his generation’s most well-regarded actors, he played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the first three Star Wars films. While working on the television show Kavanagh QC. Nevertheless, Ewan McGregor Autographs met French production designer Eve Mavrakis. With whom he later married (1995).
Additionally, they wed in the summer of 1995 in France, and they have four kids. With friends Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Pertwee, Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Damon Bryant, Bradley Adams, and Geoff Deehan, McGregor established a production company named “Natural Nylon” in the hopes that it would create original movies that did not follow Hollywood norms.
In 2002, Ewan McGregor signature and Bryant quit the business. In the 2013 Queen’s New Years Honours List, he received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to theatre and charity.


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Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita
Translation and Interpreting Studies
This article addresses the relationship between text and paratext in the publication history of Vladimir Nabokov's novel Lolita. Such paratexts include Nabokov's own afterword to the 1958 American edition and his postscript (published in 1967) to his own translation of Lolita into Russian, as well as various introductions and afterwords, both in English-language editions and in translations of Lolita into Russian and other languages. A particularly interesting type of paratext is constituted bydoi:10.1075/tis.11.1.05amb fatcat:wmt36kmog5akhfzmgkhrz6skm4

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McLaren’s start this weekend may not be a great one after being fined for the light weight gearbox. So-called new evidence are being slapped on their faces, claiming that their drivers are also involved in the spying case. Alonso had a problem with his start during practice. This is beginning to be a nightmare not only for Alonso, RD, McLaren but also their fans. They did begin quite well, however all may be lost (championship points and may even be banned from competing next season) in just a blink of an eye if they were found guilty for spying etc.
I’ve lost all interest in watching the F1 race after reading the latest news today. Deep inside, I don’t think I can pull away from the TV screen, but my irritation & anger over such claims pout forth against McLaren has made me sick to the stomach. Hence, I had no choice but to vent it here!
I often ask myself this question: Would Ferrari go through this if they were in the same shoes as McLaren? I doubt it.
UPDATED: Sept 9, 23oo hrs
Alonso got his wish, but everyone in the McLaren camp may be in a sombre mood as they’re called to court this Thursday. I hope it’s good news for the McLaren camp & fans.
Things are heating up at McLaren, what with the spy scandal and now the controversial qualifying strategy conducted by the team. Having both talented drivers fighting for the championship must be a headache for Uncle Ron and I fear that both drivers will be leaving the team at the end of the year as they are unsatisfied with the way they are treated or the way McLaren handle their drivers. It’s all gossip or rumors, I hope, nothing substantial.
The past few years have not been as colourful as this season’s. It was difficult for me to watch McLaren not winning a single race, however this year is just the opposite. McLaren have been trading and exchanging places with Ferrari on the top spot of the podium.
Back to yesterday’s quali, I don’t know who was in the wrong. Everyone was pointing fingers at each other. Was it the team’s doing or was it Hamilton’s stubbornness or Alonso’s ego doing the thinking. I was elated at first to see an all McLaren frontrow, but somehow had a tingling feeling that something was wrong when I saw Alonso stalling in the pit area during the 3rd Quali. Due to his (his team’s) rash actions, Alonso has been penalised and demoted to 6th place while McLaren won’t be earning any constructors points. Drats. You know what that means, Ferrari will be able to play catch up. Unless an unfortunate incident were to happen to them.
Are the FIA still rooting for Ferrari to win the Championship?
Hamilton won the race and Alonso only managed to get 4th. However, McLaren is barred from attending the Trophy presentation except for the drivers. Therefore they gain no constructor points, for now. Result of their appeal will be heard and announced somewhere next week.
I received a text message today from a friend of mine, so I decided to share it with the world 🙂
An Arab national interviewed at US Embassy:
CONSUL: Your name, please?
ARAB: Abdul Aziz.
ARAB: 6 times a week.
CONSUL: I mean, male @ female?
ARAB: Both, male & female. Sometimes even camel.
CONSUL: Holy COW!
ARAB: Yes, cows & dogs, too.
CONSUL: Wow, isn’t that hostile?
ARAB: Hostile, dogstyle, any style!
CONSUL: Oh dear!
ARAB: Deer? No deer! They run fast.
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A journo caught in a crossfire in Iraq between the US mil & Iraqi forces. He was shot in the back by an Iraqi bullet & the coroner claimed what brought him to his death was the bullet of an American soldier which hit his head. The other two casualties were his cameraman (whose body is still missing) & interpreter.
Death is inevitable, one will have a tragic death or a peaceful one.
All in the hands of one’s destiny.
But to die a tragic death, for one is innocent of all doings.
A mere bystander, to die in such a cruel way no matter who was guilty should be put on trial for killing a civilian.
Who does he think he is? He has got no rights to request such things. It’s up to the women if they want to put or discard the veil. It’s between them & God.
Straw said he had received a unanimously positive response to his request for Muslim women to take off their veils when they came to see him in Blackburn, the town he represents in parliament.
These are some of his critics:
But Conservative policy director Oliver Letwin said it would be a “dangerous doctrine” to start telling people how to dress, while Liberal Democrat party chairman Simon Hughes dubbed the remarks “insensitive and surprising”.
The Lancashire Council of Mosques said Mr Straw had “misunderstood” the issue and it was “deeply concerned” by his “very insensitive and unwise” statement. “For such a seasoned and astute politician to make such a comment that has shocked his Muslim constituents seems ill-judged and misconceived,” a spokesman said.
As the fighting escalades, nothing has been done to help the Palestinians and Lebanese. In fact the US has been blaming Syria and Iran for the Middle East crisis (that’s what has been reported). The Syrian Ambassador to the US who was interviewed today believes that the the US should not put the blame on Syria. (I wish I had recorded the interview, it was a good one).
“I think the only solution is for the United States to play the role it used to play in the past and to undertake its responsibilities as a superpower and to impose on its ally Israel, restraint,” Ambassador Imad Moustapha said in an interview on CNN.
“Israel is trying to escalate a situation, the tension in the region. We have to call for restraint.”
“The typical reaction of this administration is to blame Syria. In the past you know what the U.S. administration would have done? It would send envoys to the Middle East. It would have mediated. It would have calmed down the situation. This administration typically would only blame other parties and they would do nothing,” Moustapha said.
What’s the Arab world doing? Do we have to rely on the Western nations to help those in need? No. What are the oil rich arab ntions doing? What’s the OIC doing? These questions need to be answered and actions need to be taken.
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“The only party to blame for this collision of violence in the Middle East is Israel itself, with its continuous occupation and with the atrocities it has committed against the Palestinians, particularly in the past two months,” Moustapha said. “Now, suddenly, it is Damascus once again, and it’s Iran once again. Who is to blame for the results of their occupation?”
The recent Palestinian elections have resulted in the resignation of the PM, a Fatah MP, due to the landslide win by Hamas. Was this a surprise? In my humble opinion, I think not. I think the Palestinians had suffered enough and have punished Fatah mainly because they are not able to reach any peace agreement. Or could it be due to corruption??Am I happy that Palestinians have voted for Hamas? Yes! I believe they have the rights to choose whomever they feel will be able to lead the country. There is a need for the wind of change as when a political party is at the helm for too long, one will know the system inside out! Which in the end will bring more harm than good. One may refute my statement, but there are many examples of such in this world especially in poor nations in Africa & Asia, even the developing countries from the other part of the world, there’s no need to mention names!
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A problem faced between these two parties are one is secular while the other an Islamist. Hence there has been bad blood running between them for years. The question is: How will Palestine will ever find peace when their people couldn’t work together?


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Homes in several heavily African-American populated areas of Houston have average taxation error rates of 100% or higher. Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) home values are inaccurate by 14% on average across Harris County. However, the error rate is seven times higher in several heavily African-American areas, including Zip Codes 77033 and 77028. These error rates exceed accepted standards of 5 to 15% for single-family by a factor of seven. African-American areas are seven times as likely to be over-taxed by 10% or more, compared to Anglo areas.
Homes in Harris County
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Subdivisions in Zip Code 77033 include South Park, Sunnyside Gardens, Smallwood Terrace, South Crest, Edgewood and Crestmont, Onery, Ricter, Chocolate Bayou Estates, Bayou Estates and Belfort Park. The area is near the South 610 Loop and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Subdivisions in Zip Code 77028 include Carver Terrace, Clairmont Place, Ford, Glen Manor, Homestead, Houston Gardens, Liberty Terrace, Marcus Place, Settegast, Rosedale, Rosewood and Wesley Place. This area is just north of the northeast corner of the 610 Loop.
The primary factor causing such large valuation errors by HCAD is incorrect property descriptions. Texas law requires appraisal districts to inspect each property in the county every three years. HCAD does inspections by using aerial photography, instead of by sending an appraiser to inspect the property. While limited information can be obtained by personally viewing the outside of a house, very limited is available based on using aerial photography.
While using aerial photography reduces expenses, it produces unacceptable results for older neighborhoods. The result is the average home owner in these African-American areas is paying double the property taxes that are appropriate. Charging double the fair level of taxes on some of our poorest citizens is unreasonable. HCAD could fix its excessive error rate by simply doing personal inspections every three years, and by more carefully calibrating values for over-taxed areas.
Monday, June 2nd is the deadline to file a property tax protest. Texas law requires that home owners must file a property tax protest to obtain a copy of the appraisal district’s evidence. In most cases, the appraisal district’s evidence supports a reduction in value. Most property tax protests are successful. This is not surprising since the typical error rate for homes in Harris County is 14%. HCAD’s value is off by 20% or more for about 15% of all homes in Harris County.
For more information, contact Patrick O’Connor at 713 822 8613 or firstname.lastname@example.org.

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Horton Named Freshman of the Week for Third Week Straight
Story submitted by Brad Kirtley-Austin Peay State University Sports Information
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.—Austin Peay State University center Chris Horton, who scored 24 points in two games while shooting 71 percent from the floor, has been named Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week for a third straight time.
The 6-8 Decatur, Ga., native, scored 15 points against Berea last Wednesday, going 6-of-9 from the floor. He followed that up with nine points, going 4-of-5 from the floor, against Fairfield. He led the Govs in rebounding with eight.
Horton also blocked three shots against the Stags and five for the week—he has at least two blocked shots in all seven APSU games this season.
For the season, Horton is averaging 8.0 ppg, shooting 59 percent from the floor, while pulling down 5.7 rpg. He is tied for 14th in the nation in blocked shots, averaging 2.86 per game.
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Did you know... "Last weekend, a fire burned down a local Wisconsin headquarters of the campaign to recall Republican senators." That is according to Alan Grayson, former U.S. Congressman.
This coming Tuesday is the recall election that will send a message across the nation and around the world. Now is the time for the final push in the bell weather state of Wisconsin.
I can chip in $4 to fuel the recall campaign in the final days.


Construction Nears Completion at Jamaica Plain's 45 On Burnett
After months of planning, permitting and construction, Jamaica Plain’s newest energy efficient condo development is nearing completion. 45 On Burnett was designed and developed by New Boston Ventures, the team behind some of Boston’s most acclaimed residential real estate developments including the South End’s Lucas and downtown Boston’s Boulevard
Each of the 44 architect designed condos includes garage parking, elevator access, hardwood floors, European-style kitchens, outdoor space, ample storage, a state-of-the-art gym, and pet spa. The 1-3 bedroom condos range in size from 740 SF to 1400 SF and prices begin at $499,000 for a 1 bedroom and go up to $899,000 for a 3 bedroom with direct access deck.
At 45 On Burnett, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional craftsmanship and superior finishes
Themador and Bosch appliances and sleek kitchen cabinets
Solid hardwood floors, quartz counters and Italian tile
Ample closet space, private on-site storage and a bike storage area
Expansive roof deck with views of Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park
State of the art residents-only gym with cardio and strength training equipment
Cutting edge smart home technology and electric car charging stations
Located along the Southwest Corridor Park just steps from Forest Hills Station, the neighborhood is enjoying a period of growth as new businesses move to the area. The emerging Washington Street area is home to JP favorite, Doyles Café, the acclaimed Exodus Bagels and locally owned Turtle Swamp Brewery. This year, the area will welcome Third Cliff Bakery, The Cooperative Bank, Pure Dental and Beth Israel Deaconess Health Care. Residents enjoy an easy commute to downtown, Seaport, Longwood Medical Area, the South End by subway and commuter rail. From 45 On Burnett, it’s easy to reach all that Greater Boston has to offer.
The project was designed by Zepher Architects and includes a variety of floor plans. The model unit, pictured below, offers two bedrooms and 2 full baths in a split configuration that is spacious and private. Reserve today for best selection and to secure pre-construction pricing. Contact Ellen and Janis to schedule a private tour.
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