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As a premier entertainment showplace for acclaimed international stars, iconic American artists, and celebrated regional performers, The Grand 1894 Opera House continues to produce an annual performing arts season that delivers “living in the moment” entertainment experiences that capture the imagination of its audiences. Its 2018-2019 Performing Arts Season will include many such memorable events.
Explains Maureen M. Patton, Executive Director of The Grand: “The magic of live performance − where talented artists share their creative joy while feeding off the energy of a captivated audience − is like nothing else. And, if ever there were a time to add something joyful and uplifting to our day-to-day lives, this would be it!”
During The Grand’s 2018-2019 season, Wynonna Judd makes her Grand debut, backed by her band, The Big Noise. That’s just the beginning of an array of music from all over the world. The Choir of Man promises an electrifying concert by an amazing group of Irishmen who will transport you to an onstage Grand Pub complete with beer kegs! Next to Mexico and the Queen of Ranchera Music, Aida Cuevas, whose unwavering devotion to traditional mariachi music will thrill you; and Gabriel Royal, who made history when he was discovered playing and singing his own sonorous style of music in the New York subways. Love the big band sound, Doo Wop, jazz, Rock and Roll, Country? There’s something for everyone just waiting to be experienced. From Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and the breezy sophistication of Pink Martini to Irish history through music, song and dance and the music of WWII, it’s yours for the asking. Experience the best in Broadway with Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots, Something Rotten and Spamalot and a range of Holiday Shows that will put you in the spirit and keep you there.
Subscription packages are available now. Contact The Grand's box office at 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or visit The Grand at www.thegrand.com. Non-subscription single tickets (if available) will be on sale beginning July 23, 2018 at 9am. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice Street in Galveston's historic downtown Cultural Arts District, and is recognized as "The Official Opera House of the State of Texas." All major credit cards accepted.
The Grand 1894 Opera House Performing Arts Season 2018-2019
SEASON OPENER – Wynonna & The Big Noise | Sat., Sept. 29, 2018 – 8pm
Respected by millions of fans who are drawn to her music and undeniable talent, Wynonna Judd’s rich and commanding voice was dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline.” Wynonna appears with her great backup band, “The Big Noise,” led by her husband/drummer/producer, Cactus Moser. Get ready for an evening filled with country, Americana, blues, soul and rock!
The Choir of Man | Sat., Oct. 6, 2018 – 8pm
The runaway hit of recent international music festivals, The Choir of Man makes its first U.S. tour! Their joyful performance combines the spirit of party time, an electrifying concert event, and a carefree evening at your favorite pub! Nine energetic performers will thrill you with their roof-raising singing, dancing, stomping, and outrageous renditions of pub tunes, folk, Broadway, and classic rock! “The ultimate-feel good show!”
Aida Cuevas – Totalmente Juan Gabriel | Sat., Oct. 13, 2018 – 8pm
Aida Cuevas, the “Queen of Ranchera Music,” presents a mariachi spectacle, paying tribute to her dear friend and greatest mentor, Juan Gabriel. Aida’s stunning vocals and unwavering devotion to traditional mariachi music led to her 2018 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album, the first won by a woman. “Aida Cuevas is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation’s spirit.” (Kansas City Star)
Silent film with Rob Landes – Phantom of the Opera | Fri., Oct. 26, 2018 – 8pm
An annual Halloween tradition, Rob Landes reprises his specially created, totally improvised musical score for the showing of Lon Chaney’s 1925 silent film masterpiece, The Phantom of the Opera. With his transformative (and highly secretive) makeup techniques and his exceptional acting abilities, Lon Chaney created iconic big-screen characters that made him one of early Hollywood’s biggest box office stars. Come in costume if you dare!
The Doo Wop Project | Sun., Oct. 28, 2018 – 4pm
From bop to pop…the evolution of a sound! 3 parts Jersey Boys, 2 parts Motown: The Musical and "not your grandma's doo wop", these five charismatic, handsome, triple threat Broadway stars – with their hot 5-piece band -- tear it up, with musicality, dancing and showmanship not found with any other group in the world! They take classic Doo Wop songs from the 50’s and 60’s and make ‘em sound fresh and new…and they take contemporary pop hits by stars like Jason Mraz, Amy Winehouse, Adele and Maroon 5, and “doowopify” them! Perfect entertainment for people ages 10 to 100!
Gabriel Royal: The Underground Cello Project | Sat., Nov. 10, 2018 – 8pm
Gabriel Royal’s journey from art teacher to modern chamber pop composer-performer began as a fun diversion with friends. His sensual singing voice and sonorous cello accompaniment developed while playing and singing in the New York subways. Gabriel’s musical influences include Stevie Wonder’s groove, Burt Bacharach's relaxed, jazzy yet poppy sensitivities, and the multi-talents of alternative contemporary artists including John Legend, Hiatus Coyote, Flying Lotus, James Blake, Jangle Monae and Thundercat.
Asleep at the Wheel – Merry Texas Christmas Y’all | Sat., Nov. 24, 2018 – 8pm
Ray Benson founded Asleep at the Wheel 47 years ago. Now based in Austin, the band holds 10 Grammy awards, 20 studio albums and 20 singles on the Billboard country charts, including Still The King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, their third full-length Bob Wills tribute album. Now traveling as an 8-piece band, Asleep at the Wheel has a newfound energy and their own Texas style. Between those Texas Twin Fiddles and Boogie Piano, you can bet you’ll be dancin’ down the aisles and swingin’ all night long when the Wheel rolls into town!
The Priests | Sun., Nov. 25, 2018 – 7pm
Hailed as a musical match “made in Heaven,” The Priests have achieved international acclaim for their stirring Irish tenor voices. An overnight success almost 40 years in the making, Fathers Eugene and Martin O’ Hagan and Father David Delargy set a Guinness World Record for “the Fastest Selling Classical Debut Album of All Times” in 2008. An evening with The Priests is sure to put a spring in your step!
A Christmas Carol | Fri., Nov. 30, 2018 – 8pm | Sat., Dec. 1, 2018 - 3pm
Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption has enchanted audiences around the world since it was first published in 1843! Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future come together in a delightful theatrical performance featuring stunning sets, lush costumes, and plenty of music and dance. With beloved traditional carols of the season included, it’s an enchanting event for the entire family!
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis – The Big Band Holiday Tour | Sun., Dec. 2, 2018 – 4pm
With special guest vocalists, Veronica Swift and Vuyo Sotashe, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Big Band, led by Wynton Marsalis, is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers in jazz music today. For almost 30 years, this Manhattan-based big band has been spreading the gospel of jazz virtues from its early blues roots to swing and awesome improvisations. An evening of potent, passionate, and superbly crafted music!
Jerry Jeff Walker | Sat., Dec. 8, 2018 – 8pm
One of the Lone Star State’s most popular musical ambassadors returns to The Grand for his annual holiday season concert. Get set for a memorable evening, filled with heart-tugging ballads, spirited melodies, and down-home fun!
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 | Sun., Dec. 9, 2018 – 4pm
This heartrending retelling of a powerful historic event recounts the astounding moment during World War I when Allied forces and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas Day 1914 together – sharing food and drink, singing carols, and playing soccer. All is Calm weaves first-hand accounts by World War I soldiers with patriotic tunes, trench songs and Christmas carols. “…it puts a human face on WWI.” San Francisco Globe
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage | Sun., Dec. 23, 2018 – 1pm and 4pm
This brand-new touring production of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage by Charles M. Schulz features everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang – Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally, and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown – as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown becomes discouraged by the materialism of the season, Lucy convinces him to direct the neighborhood Christmas play. In typical Charlie Brown fashion, things go awry and it’s up to Linus to save the day and remind everyone of the real message of the holiday.
The Other Mozart | Sat., Jan. 12, 2019 – 8pm
Sylvia Milo’s award-winning drama is the true, untold story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus. A prodigy, keyboard virtuoso, and composer who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, Nannerl’s work and her story faded away, lost to history. Described by The New York Times as “strikingly beautiful,” this one-woman drama is based on stories and comments pulled directly from the Mozart family's humorous and heartbreaking letters. The Other Mozart is a multi-sensual experience that transports the audience into a world of outsized beauty and delight – but also of overwhelming restrictions and prejudice where, finally, this other Mozart tells her story.
The Oak Ridge Boys | Sat., Jan. 19, 2019 – 7:30pm | Sun., Jan. 20, 2019 – 3pm
Always entertaining and still going strong! The Oak Ridge Boys return to The Grand for their annual concerts featuring unparalleled four-part harmony and a string of number one hits from Billboard’s country singles charts!
SOMETHING ROTTEN! | Sat., Jan. 26, 2019 – 3pm and 8pm
Set in 1595, this hilarious Broadway smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten is “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” (New York Magazine).
Jersey Boys | Sun., Feb. 3, 2019 – 7pm
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first notes. They had a sound nobody had ever heard. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story − a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys. Hits include “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.” Jersey Boys contains authentic, “profane Jersey language,” and is not recommended for children under high school age.
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll | Sat., Feb. 16, 2019 – 8pm
With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the 50-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock & Roll in the1940s, through the glory years of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, through MTV in the early 80s, the show uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic stars as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, FrankieValli, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, and Journey.
Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope | Sat., Mar. 9, 2019 – 8pm
Oceans of Hope – The Epic Journeys of Our Ancestors captures the very essence of Irish history. Through music, song, and dance, audiences experience the struggles and dreams of a people fighting for liberty, freedom, dignity, and above all, family. Oceans of Hope is not only about the past but also the present and the glorious future. It’s the story of America, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand; a story of a people moving across Oceans from all nations in hopes for a better and brighter future.
The Rob Landes Trio Revisits the Music of WWII | Sun., Mar. 24, 2019 – 4pm
Relive the Big Band sounds that kept this nation’s spirit alive through one of the toughest wars in our history. This trip down memory lane is filled with stories and the subtle piano tunes of the day. Rob not only is a consummate musician but a storyteller who weaves words and music together in his own special style. The Rob Landes Trio will inspire and charm you with the memorable music of our past.
Pink Martini | Fri., Apr. 12, 2019 – 8pm
Pink Martini’s cheeky name is no accident. It speaks to the fizzy spirit and breezy sophistication that this 11-member orchestra, decked out in natty suits and colorful dresses, brings to its music-making. Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire in over 25 languages on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and North and South America. Mixing original songs and classic hits, the popular ensemble revels in a hybrid, throwback style that mixes pop, jazz, classical and world music.
Spamalot | Sat., Apr. 27, 2019 – 3pm and 8pm
This Tony Award®-winning Best Musical is lovingly stolen from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez. Spamalot is the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they seek the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences worldwide are raving about Spamalot.
Kinky Boots | Thurs., June 13, 2019 – 8pm
KINKY BOOTS is the winner of every major Best Musical award, including the Tony®, the Grammy® and London’s Olivier Award®. Based on true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think! This unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and creates a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship. Featuring 16 original songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Tony-winning theater legend Harvey Fierstein, this joyous sensation “struts its stuff with sparkles, stilettos and heart!” (Sydney Morning Herald).


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LOWER MACUNGIE, Pa. - July 26, 2012 (WPVI) -- Some evacuations have been ordered after a gas main was struck on Thursday morning in Lehigh County.
The incident was reported around 10:30 a.m. at a home in the Legacy Oaks development at Donegal Drive and Lifford Lane.
Authorities say an 88-year-old man lost control of his vehicle and hit the gas main and some garage doors.
The driver allegedly told his daughter afterward that his foot got caught on or under the accelerator, causing him to lose control of the vehicle.
The incident was initially reported as an explosion, but authorities now say that was not the case.
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EXCLUSIVE: Killer cop says he shot Justine Damond because he was 'startled' by her when she ran towards his car in the dark after loud noise - and had no idea she was 911 caller
- Mohamed Noor has not spoken to state investigators about why he shot Justine Damond in Minneapolis on Saturday - but has given an account to friends
- They have spoken to DailyMail.com and revealed his first detailed version of how he shot the bride-to-be, 40, after she called 911
- Noor says she approached their police cruiser in the dark after a loud bang and that he could not tell what she was carrying, so he shot her
- He was 'startled' and the cruiser's lights were off at the time, he has told friends
- Noor, a Somali-born American has also said he feels isolated for his race and friend said: 'His feeling is 'I am an immigrant, a Muslim and not white.''
- Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued statement on Tuesday night revealing he had declined to be interviewed by its investigators
Killer policeman Mohamed Noor has said he was 'startled' by his victim Justine Damond seconds before he opened fire.
The cop has told friends about why he gunned down the bride-to-be, 40, in his first account of what happened Saturday night.
DailyMail.com has spoken to those friends to reveal for the first time his account of what happened that night.
The fact Noor has disclosed the events of the evening to friends will raise questions over his conduct.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), which is investigating the shooting, said in a statement Tuesday that he had declined to be interviewed and that his attorney had not said if or when an interview would take place.
However, many of the key parts of Noor's narrative gel with the version of events released by the BCA, who had interviewed his partner, Matthew Harrity.
He speaks: Mohamed Noor has told friends - but not state investigators - what happened in the alleyway on Saturday night which ended in the death of Justine Damond
Aftermath: Cops closed down the area around the shooting but lack crucial bodycam evidence because neither Noor or Harrity activated theirs, in breach of regulations
Justine was unarmed and had called 911 caller to alert police to what she believed may have been a rape taking place in the alley behind her home.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a friend of Noor told DailyMail.com that the officer had opened fire when an unidentified figure emerged from the dark and ran towards the vehicle.
The officer said he was not sure what the person was carrying and momentarily opened fire through his driver-partner's open window.
It was confirmed that Justine's cell phone was found alongside her during the tragedy.
Noor told associates it was dark and the situation was already tense as the caller had been 'panicking' when making the 911 call reporting an assault in the alley beyond where Justine lived with her fiancé and his son.
The squad car, driven by his partner Matthew Harrity traveled hastily down the unlit alley between Washburn and Xerxes avenues south from West 50th Street toward West 51st Street.
Crucially, the vehicle did not have its lights on and this may have been so as not to give any suspect notice that police had arrived and buy precious time to apprehend the target. That the car was unlit was disclosed by Harrity to the BCA.
Both Noor and the BCA's version of events agree on the car's lights being off.
According to Noor's version when they reached the end of the alley, they came across a waiting, panicking figure.
It was dark, and the figure was moving around and approached their vehicle.
Noor said he did not know whether the figure who rushed towards their vehicle was the 911 caller or even if it was a man or woman.
He his weapon through Harrity's open driver's window hitting his victim once in the abdomen.
Both he and Harrity gave CPR to the victim before help and back up arrived, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
'Thrown under the bus': Proud Somali-American Mohamed Noor says his fellow officers are not backing him. A friend tells Daily Mail.com: '... in this situation he has realized he is probably alone with his legal team and Somali police colleagues.'
Call for answers: Don Damond, Justine's fiance, fought back tears as he said earlier this week that the cops have failed to provide any explanation
The friend said: 'Mohamed believes he acted to protect himself and his colleague, but accepts since that she was not armed.
'It was over in seconds and it was a very tense moment. He is sorry for the woman and her family.
'But he would never have opened fire without genuinely feeling in danger.'
The officer, who is now suspended form the Minneapolis P.D., feels he has been 'thrown under the bus' by his Minneapolis police colleagues, the friend said.
'He is aware that they normally come together at times like this and support each other with slogans like 'Blue Lives Matter'.
'But in this situation he has realized he is probably alone with his legal team and Somali police colleagues.
'He feels like he is being thrown under the bus and his colleagues are accusing him of not showing proper police conduct on Saturday night.
WHAT HE SAID IN PUBLIC THROUGH HIS ATTORNEY
'Officer Noor extends his condolences to the family and anyone else who has been touched by this event.
He takes their loss seriously and keeps them in his daily thoughts and prayers.
He came to the United States at a young age and is thankful to have had so many opportunities.
He takes these events very seriously because, for him, being a police officer is a calling.
He joined the police force to serve the community and to protect the people he serves.
Officer Noor is a caring person with a family he loves and he empathizes with the loss others are experiencing.
The current environment for police is difficult, but Officer Noor accepts this as part of his calling.
We would like to say more, and will in the future.
At this time, however, there are several investigations ongoing and Officer Noor wants to respect the privacy to the family and asks the same in return during this difficult period.'
'His feeling is 'I am an immigrant, a Muslim and not white... but that is OK as I know the Somalian community and friends will support me.'
Friends say they would soon be starting fund raising to help meet his legal bills among the Somali community.
They said the reason he had not given an interview to the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which is probing the shooting, was that he had been given legal advice not to.
Some of his friends have been shocked at some of the online abuse he has been receiving, however, with remarks claiming Justine would not have been shot by the Somalian-American officer if she had been 'wearing a burka or hijab.'
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodge said: 'We do have more information, though it's frustrating to have some of the picture but not all of it.
'We cannot compel officer Noor to make a statement; I wish we could. I wish that he would make a statement.'
Police said Harrity had indicated he heard a loud sound near his car, in the seconds before his partner Noor opened fire.
Investigators are searching for a cyclist who may have important information about the shooting.
He was white, male and aged between 18-25 and may have stopped and seen the aftermath as medical assistance was applied.
Neither Noor or Harrity, who had three years police service between them, had activated their body cams.
Noor said this was because they were not yet out of their vehicles and had only been at the scene for a short time.
But Noor was in breach of his own police department's strict bodycam rules and now faces severe punishment, even if exonerated and could lose his job for not following the guidelines.
The officer knew he was compelled to switch on his body camera and record his interactions when answering a 911 call to reports of a sexual assault.
Department policy says it should be switched on for 'any search', and crucially, 'prior to any use of force'.
Justine's fiancée Don described her death as a 'homicide' and supporters are calling for a federal investigation into her death.
THE FATEFUL 911 CALL WHICH LED TO JUSTINE DAMOND'S DEATH
Incident Number: 17-265936 July 15, 2017; 23.27:02
Operator: 911, what's the address of the emergency?
Caller: Hi, I'm, I can hear someone out the back and I, I'm not sure if she's having sex or being raped.
Operator: Give me the address.
Caller: XXXX Washburn Avenue South.
Operator: Washburn Avenue South. You said it's behind (inaudible)?
Caller: And there's a (inaudible) out the back, yup, yup. And I think she just yelled out 'help,' but it's difficult the sound has been going on for a while, but I think, I don't think she's enjoying it. I think it's, I don't know.
Operator: Okay, already got a call started and help on the way. Uh, you can't see anything, you're just hearing a female screaming then, is that what you're saying?
Caller: Yeah. It sounds like sex noises, but it's been going on for a while and I think she tried to say help and it sounds distressed.
Operator: Okay, I've already got an officer on the way. What is your name?
Operator: JUSTINE, what's your last name?
Operator: And a phone number?
Operator: Okay, we've already got help on the way. If anything changes before we get there just give us a call right back, but officers should be there soon.
Operator: Okay, not a problem.
[DAMOND CALLS BACK AT 23.35:23]
Operator: 911, what is the address of the emergency?
Caller: Hi, I just reported one, but no one's here and was wondering if they got the address wrong.
Operator: What's the address?
Caller: XXXX Washburn Avenue South. It supposed to be Washburn Avenue South.
Operator: Are you JUSTINE?
Caller: Yeah, (inaudible).
Operator: You're hearing a female screaming?
Caller: Yes, along behind the house.
Operator: Yup, officers are on the way there.
Caller: Thank you.
Operator: You're welcome, bye.
The lawyer for one of the US police officers involved in the shooting death of Australian Justine Damond says it is 'certainly reasonable' his client feared he was the target of an ambush.
Minneapolis lawyer Fred Bruno, who represents Officer Matthew Harrity, pointed to the recent execution of a New York police officer gunned down as she sat in her car.
'It's certainly reasonable to assume that any police officer would be concerned about a possible ambush under these circumstances,' Mr Bruno told the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper.
'It was only a few weeks ago when a female NYPD cop and mother of twins was executed in her car in a very similar scenario.'
NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia was shot in the head on July 5 while sitting in her car in the Bronx.
Also seeking answers: John Ruszczyk, the heartbroken father of Justine Damond, spoke in Sydney, Australia, to ask for the 'light of justice to shine down' on his daughter's death
The 'twin cities' of Minneapolis and St Paul have been rocked in recent years by police shootings, putting the community and law enforcement on edge.
Last month a police officer was acquitted after he shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop while Castile's girlfriend live streamed the horrifying incident.
Violent protests also erupted after two officers fatally shot 24-year-old Jamar Clark in 2015 and were not charged.
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Sargun Mehta shares a similarity on casting Priyanka Choudhary for ‘Udaariyaan’ & Neha Rana for ‘Junooniyatt'
Sargun Mehta, the producer of Colors’ show ‘Junooniyat’ talks about the story behind casting the lead trio for the show and more.
Colors’ newly launched show ‘Junooniyatt’ is getting all the love. The first few episodes looked promising and audiences are eagerly waiting to see Jahaan, Elahi and Jordan start their new journey to win a musical competition. The trio has different motives to win the competition but one thing that remains constant is their ‘junoon’ for music.
India Forums got in touch with the producer of the show Sargun Mehta and asked her about the show and the expectations that people are having from it. She quipped, “I understand that there’s a lot of expectation from the show and our team is working extremely hard to narrate a beautiful story and expecting that the audiences will accept the show with open arms”.
We asked Sargun about story behind casting Ankit Gupta, Gautam Vig and Neha Rana for the show. She said, “Well, I’d started writing for this show while we planned a leap in ‘Udaariyaan’ and when I was writing the character of ‘Jahaan’, Ankit came to my mind and I wanted him as Jahaan. By that time, there were a lot of things to be considered and I wasn’t sure how things would pan out but I was certain that Ankit will be apt choice for the role”.
“Talking about Neha as Elahi, I saw her audition and within a few seconds, I was convinced that she is Elahi. Similar thing happened to me while casting Priyanka Choudhary for ‘Udaariyaan’. I merely saw 14 seconds of her audition and knew that she is our Tejo. Coming back to Neha, She has a spark in her. She is very innocent and is raw and that’s what I was looking out for in an actress who would bag the part. However, we did a lot of auditions and later I told my team that we wouldn’t get a better Elahi than Neha and we zeroed upon her”, she added.
She further added, “Gautam had auditioned with us for ‘Udaariyaan’ but things didn’t work out. While I was writing Jordan’s character, I was certain that he would have long curly hair and if you look at Gautam, he fits the bill completely”.
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West Bengal located in Eastern India of the Bay of Bengal. Abode to different civilizations and acknowledged for its cultural assortment, this state has a great history as well. West Bengal finds its mention in the epic Mahabharata. A credit to its ecological position extending from the Bay of Bengal to great Himalayas, the state has magnificent panoramas to enchant the souls of the tourists.
West Bengal is one of those states that have witnessed the magical metamorphosis from being a land of impeccable culture, heritage and history to a contemporary metropolis laced with technology and chutzpah. This state has been blessed with diverse landscape including Himalayas on the top, the thick Sunderbans towards the south and the beautiful beaches.
West Bengal boasts a distinctly local cuisine in which sweets take pride of place. Sweet dishes remain a key part of the area's diet, and sweet treats are traditionally distributed to friends, relatives, and guests during major festivals. If you prefer to avoid a visit to the dentist after your vacation in West Bengal, head for the landscape that stretches from the lush Himalayan foothills in the north to the humid Bay of Bengal mangroves in the south. Away from the state's big cities, you can discover a fertile countryside of small coastal hamlets within easy striking distance of ancient Hindu temples and palaces. ITM allows you to schedule your trip to West Bengal, learn about its attractions, and find out about where else to go during your holiday.
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Guided walks: Bat spotting
Set off on a dusk walk in Knole Park to find our resident bats with an expert ecologist.
- Booking essential
Learn all about these fascinating creatures and use detectors to find them in the beautiful parkland. Bat detectors will be provided, but please bring your own torch.
Warm up with hot chocolate and marshmallows afterwards and put your questions to our bat expert. The bat walk will last one hour, followed by 30 minutes for drinks and questions.
Event ticket prices
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- A booking fee of 5% will be charged by the Box Office.
- Suitable for families with children aged 5+
- Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event.
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- Please meet at 7.30pm at the outdoor picnic area for a 7.45pm start.
- What to bring and wear
- Please dress for the outdoors - wrap up warm and wear grippy shoes.
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What mammal, when all grown up, is only 3 weeks old?
Give up? The answer is certain dog breeds like pugs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
These breeds never grow up, that is they remain 3 week old puppies for their entire lives. This makes them ideal for families with young kids. These breeds are referred to as Peter Pan dogs.
Pugs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are virtually never aggressive towards people. They love fun, cuddles and families.
It’s very important to select a dog breed that is suitable for families – particularly if the kids are under 5 years old.
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So Dear To My Heart
Jeremiah is a determined country boy who adopts a mischievous black lamb named Danny. When Jeremiah daydreams of Danny winning a blue ribbon, his scrapbook pictures magically come to life and convince him to enter Danny in the county fair! Along the way, Jeremiah learns valuable lessons on love and dedication.
Directed ByHamilton Luske, Harold D. Schuster
Written ByMaurice Rapf, Sterling North, Ken Anderson, Bill Peet, Ted Sears, Marc Davis, John Tucker Battle
CastBurl Ives, Spelman B. Collins, Ken Carson, Bob Haymes, Luana Patten, Harry Carey, Beulah Bondi, The Rhythmaires, Raymond Bond, Bobby Driscoll, Matt Willis, John Beal, Walter Soderling


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The Lake Norman Festival of the Arts is a must-do experience for fans of fine art. This festival provides an exclusive opportunity to experience a range of phenomenal creations ranging from beautiful sculptures, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and mixed media. Enjoy all Birkdale Village has to offer - grab a bite at a local eatery, visit more than 70 retailers and purchase original artwork from the artists, as you enjoy this weekend of visual inspiration.
Saturday, May 18, 2019: 10AM-5PM
Sunday, May 19, 2019: 10AM-5PM
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Ashlee Simpson, Vincent Piazza Split
The distance proved to be too much for Ashlee Simpson and Vincent Piazza.
The singer/actress and the actor have split after a year and a half together, a source close to the couple tells Us Weekly.
"There was no bad blood and no third party involved. It was honestly just a long distance relationship and it became too hard to make it work," the source explains. "It's not necessarily forever and they could get back together. Nobody is to blame. Just the distance."@usweekly on Twitter | usweekly on Facebook PHOTOS: Ashlee and her ex Pete Wentz, the way they wereRead more: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ashlee-simpson-meets-beau-vincent-piazzas-parents-2011209#ixzz2DOBHjUy2 Follow us: @usweekly on Twitter | usweekly on Facebook
The pop star, 28, and the Boardwalk Empire star were first linked back in June 2011. By September, Simpson had already met NYC native Piazza's parents. (The group hung out together at the Emmy Awards that year.)
"She's a wonderful girl," Piazza told Us earlier that month during the premiere of his HBO hit.
Prior to dating Piazza, Simpson was wed to Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz. (The pair have a son together, four-year-old Bronx.) Their divorce was finalized in November 2011.
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There is action on both sides of the Atlantic this weekend.
On The PGA Tour the Fed-Ex Cup play-offs are in Medinah for the BMW Championship.
Offaly’s Open Champion Shane Lowry is in the field and will tee off tomorrow at 4pm Irish time
Rory McIlroy gets his tournament underway at a quarter to five while Tiger Woods is underway at 5 to 6.
On the European Tour it’s the Czech Masters and Padraig Harrington will be hoping to go one better this year as he finished second in the tournament last year after being pipped by Frenchman Andrea Pavan.
Seamus Power and Gavin Moynihan are also in the field.


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Artist registration for ArtPrize 2012 ends at 5 p.m. Thursday.
The fourth annual downtown Grand Rapids event will take place Sept. 19 to Oct. 7.
The Top 10 winners wil receive cash prizes, with the first-place winner taking home $200,000. The public votes for the winners using mobile devices and the Internet.
The director of artist relations, Kevin Buist, said ArtPrize 2012 will have about the same number of venues and artists as last year but there will be more local curators this year.
That is why organizers extended the deadline for artist registration, allowing more time for the local curators to work with their spaces.
"Each venue is just really starting to come into its own as its own show and that's really exciting work, but it's work that takes time," Buist said.
Artists must make a connection with a venue by June 21.
On Saturday, the Michigan State Spartans will be taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes for the Big Ten College Football title. On Friday, fans began gathering in Indianapolis for the big game.
Two Kalamazoo men are in jail after Kalamazoo officers found them with money stolen from Sunny Mart Friday afternoon.
Two people were taken to the hospital after one vehicle crossed the center line, causing a head-on crash in Ada Township Friday night.


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Well, excuse the photographs of this drawing! But nevertheless, you get the idea (although unfortunately some of my painstaking detail does not translate so well here)
This drawing was a commission and I completed it in early autumn. It references an orchid (surprise surprise) on the left and a wild tulip to the right. It was done with pen and ink on watercolour paper.


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The Sharper Image All-In-One Hands-FreeArmband Pet Leash allows you to walk, run, and exercise with your dog totally hands free. It features an adjustable strap for a comfortable fit and a front pocket that provides a great place to store keys, cards, cash, or your iPod. The front also includes reflective tape for added visibility. The leash is recommended for hands-free use with pets up to 20 lbs., and can easily be used as a hands-on leash for larger dogs. The leash also includes a soft grip handle for when you need to provide extra control when securing your dog.
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Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey has become a father for the second time after partner Camila Alves gave birth to a baby girl, Vida, Sunday.
The actor who already has an 18-month-old son Levi with Camila wrote on his website: "Happy New Year everybody! On Sunday, Jan. 3 at 12:13 a.m., Camila gave birth to a healthy 7 pounds 7oz. baby girl named Vida Alves McConaughey... Vida is Portuguese for life and that's what God gave us this morning.
"Camila's recovering wonderfully and we are both truly honored to welcome this little lady into our family... thanks for all your well wishes and prayers along the way. another blessed day. we give thanks. just keep living, Matthew and Camila," he added, reports fametastic.co.uk.

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Dallas County limits
to 10 or less
By Sharon Wisch-Ray
On Wednesday, the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services announced that the number of COVID-19 cases has grown to 39 in the county. Eleven more cases were announced Wednesday by the Dallas County Health and Human Services. Four of the new cases do not reside in Dallas County so they are not reflected on the DCDHHS website, (which says 35) which is updated daily at 10 a.m. Seven of the cases are attributed to community spread.
On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council voted to extend the emergency declaration made March 12 to continue through April 29. This will extend all the measures that have evolved over the week including banning gatherings of more than 50 people and the closure of bars, restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues and theaters.
Dallas County announced later that they were limiting recreational gatherings to no more than 10 people. A recreational gathering would include house parties and pickup basketball games, but not funerals, for example. It is likely that the City of Dallas will match that edict in the coming days.
Last week Johnson said that the County Health Department would need to provide a daily report on the number of COVID-19 tests run on each day. As of Tuesday afternoon, the County had administered 109 tests according to the Dallas Morning News. In a news conference, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said that more tests were en route. As more tests are administered it is likely that there will be a sharp increase in the number of cases that test positive.
On March 18 at 5 p.m., restrictions for restaurants, bars and microbreweries began, limiting them to takeout or curbside to go service only. The new rule will remain in place until April 27 (may be revisited or repealed by the Mayor or City Council at an earlier date). Gyms, theaters and entertainment venues were closed in Plano as of 5 p.m. March 18 as well. Similar orders will go into effect in McKinney and Allen March 19.
Tarrant County and its constituent cities announced that restaurants, bars, taverns, entertainment venues, theaters and gyms would close effective March 18 at 11:59 p.m. In the news conference, officials said that they had told restaurant owners earlier in the week that this measure was coming so that they could prepare their staff and inventory.
That the region is taking heed of Dallas’ leadership role in shutting down venues that encourage the spread of COVID-19 is an important step in slowing the rate of community spread.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson called the decisions “gut-wrenching” and not made lightly earlier in the week.
So far three people have died from COVID 19 in North Texas, a man in in his 90s in Dallas, a man in his 70s in Arlington and a man in his 60s from Plano.

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12.ance is a season of contemporary dance experiences presented by Sigma Contemporary Dance. This is 12.ance’s third year running. Every year, Sigma invites a diverse mix of dance artists to give Singaporeans an all-rounded contemporary dance experience through a series of classes and workshops. This year, 12.ance has a total of 10 local dance artists, 1 international artist (dancer of Tanztheatre Wuppertal Pina Bausch), and also 3 local music artists on board, the biggest number we ever had!
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When soils are exposed to wind and water erosion, they lose their nutrients, which is bad for the Bay and for the land. Dry topsoil is easily blown away by winds. Heavy rains wash away valuable topsoil. Nutrients that remain in the soil following the harvest of a crop leach deeper into the soil and eventually find their way into ground waters and the Bay. The age-old thinking that cultivated soils need to rest open and undisturbed is just not true. Plants should be kept growing in the soil at all times.
In cultivated soils this means planting a winter crop as soon as the summer crops have been harvested. The roots of these crops not only prevent the soil from eroding, but they also absorb those nutrients left behind by the summer crops. A good gardening soil is biologically active with a rich population of beneficial microorganisms. Compost and living plants keep your soil biologically active.
In the flower garden, consider planting bulbs, pansies or sweet William. These perennials and winter annuals have roots that remain active all winter and absorb available nutrients. Bulbs or corms of tulip, narcissus or daffodils, hyacinths and crocus planted in October and November will root quickly and begin absorbing residual nutrients from the soil. Pansies and sweet William planted now will also absorb available nutrients.
If deer are a problem, don’t plant tulips. If rabbits are a problem, either cover the pansies with poultry wire or scatter moth balls under the foliage. If you have children, wrap the mothballs loosely in aluminum foil and cover them with a thin layer of mulch.
Pansies provide a wide range of color and they will bloom off and on all winter long. Come spring, they will produce an abundance of blooms in late April lasting through May. Sweet William is bi-annual, but if you plant it this fall, it will flower well in the spring of 2006 and will flower even more profusely in the spring of 2007.
Q We have bananas on our banana plant in our front yard. Is that unusual for Calvert County?
— Ray Selke, Owings
A Banana trees generally produce small bananas their second year. The bananas will not ripen before the first frost; they can be made to turn yellow by placing them in a plastic bag with a red delicious apple. The banana plant will die after it has produced a cluster of bananas, but before it dies, it will produce sprouts from the base, which can be removed and grown as daughter plants. Store banana plants overwinter wrapped in plastic in a protected area where they will not freeze.
Q My wife and I have bought a new house that needs a tree. We have our hearts set on a Japanese maple. Leaves are falling here, and we’re a little further into autumn than where you write for Bay Weekly. Can we still plant a new tree this year?
—Nathaniel Knoll, St. Louis
A Japanese maples can be transplanted in the fall. Mulch with about four inches of new mulch soon after planting so as to keep the ground as warm for as long as possible so that new roots can grow this fall. Next spring, remove all but one inch of mulch to avoid suffocation of the extremely shallow roots.
Ask Dr. Gouin your questions at [email protected]. All questions will appear in Bay Weekly. Please include your name and address.


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Seven new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Ireland.
Four are travel-related from northern Italy, and are men from the east of the country.
Two women in the west are associated with close contact with another confirmed case.
While there is one case of community transmission, a man from the south of the country, at Cork University Hospital.
All other previously confirmed cases were linked to travel from northern Italy - one of the affected areas.
The Department of Health has said a risk assessment is underway.
There are now 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
The HSE has said it is working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients may have had, to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer with the Department of Health, said: "Ireland remains in containment phase with just one case of community transmission.
"This is, however, a rapidly evolving situation. Public health doctors are working hard to ensure our containment measures are operating effectively.
"Most people who become infected with COVID-19 experience a mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for some.
"However, this will need a national effort. Every individual needs to be aware of how to protect their own health and the health of others.
"The most important way they can do this is by following public health advice."
Central to this are the protective measures:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water
- Maintain at least one metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing/sneezing
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Practice cough and sneeze hygiene - covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough/sneeze. Dispose of the tissue immediately
Cork University Hospital has cancelled all outpatient appointments for Friday.
It said this was due to "infection control issues".
While dialysis, chemotherapy, radiation treatments and infusions will proceed as planned.
It added that all patients will be re-scheduled as soon as possible.
It comes after the Health Service Executive (HSE) warned that it expects the virus to start spreading within communities in the next few weeks.
Dr Sarah Doyle said earlier: "We expect that this novel coronavirus will be spreading within our community within weeks.
"The onus is on all of us to protect those who are invulnerable groups and to protect our healthcare workers".
"So everybody needs to get ready: we need to think about how the virus is spread and think about how you can prevent it spreading".
There have also been three confirmed cases in Northern Ireland.
While Britain has recorded its first coronavirus-related death.
The patient, who had with underlying health conditions, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday evening and tested positive for the virus.
Some 116 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK - including 105 in England, three in Wales, six in Scotland and three in Northern Ireland.
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Student: Sanjukta Basu
Course: Architecture, 2nd year
At gherao: Active participant
Basu said: Her parents do not support this. Can any guardian support it? We do not approve of it but children now go out to pursue higher studies and they don’t listen to us.
This morning, when I saw the news on TV, I asked my son to tell her not to participate in
anything like this
Student: Chiranjeet Ghosh
Course: Architecture, 4th year
At gherao: Active participant and part of the negotiating team
A lady who identified
herself as Ghosh’s mother said on the phone: I am not aware of what is happening…. But if what you are saying is true, it should not happen. Something like this should not happen in an educational institute.
Parents toil hard to educate their children. This is not
what they expect them to do
Student: Souvik Mukherjee
Course: Mechanical engineering, 4th year
At gherao: General
secretary of Fetsu, the union spearheading the protest. Also
a member of the anti-ragging committee
A lady who identified
herself as Mukherjee’s mother said: Sorry,
I can’t say anything on this.
…can any guardian support?
Calcutta, Sept. 20: A grandmother said she was shocked, a mother wondered how any parent could approve of it and a student said parents are “like that only”.
The three do not share a bloodline but a common link in Jadavpur University, where students held the vice-chancellor and two other officials hostage for over 50 hours. The captors were demanding that the punishment of two fourth-year students found guilty of torturing a junior be revoked. The marathon gherao was replaced this evening with a relay hunger strike.
The Telegraph tried to find out how the families of the agitators reacted to their audacious demand and the torment on the vice-chancellor and the others.
Shefali Basu in Konnagar did not approve of her granddaughter Sanjukta participating in a gherao in the university.
“Things like this did not happen in our times,” said the 77-year-old lady. “I am old and, for me, what’s happening is not right,” she said.
Around the time she spoke, Sanjukta was among students sitting on the stairs leading to the university’s administrative building and chanting: “Jadavpur-er teen ragger/EC, VC, registrar (JU has three raggers/EC, VC, registrar).” EC stands for the executive council, which has to formally ratify the disciplinary action.
Unlike some parents who did not want to comment, the septuagenarian did not beat about the bush. “Her parents do not support this. Can any guardian support it?” wondered Basu, the grandmother.
“We do not approve of it but children now go out to pursue higher studies and they don’t listen to us. This morning, when I saw the news on television channels, I asked my son to tell her not to participate in anything like this,” she added.
The mother of fourth-year student Souvik Mukherjee, who was among those leading the protests, said: “Sorry, I can’t say anything on this.” The call was terminated then.
Mechanical engineering student Souvik is the general secretary of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students’ Union (Fetsu). On the campus, he captained the armtwist brigade, refusing to relent until the authorities absolved the ragging accused of wrongdoing.
In Barasat, Chiranjeet Ghosh’s mother was unaware of the goings-on at the university.
“If what you are saying is true, it should not happen,” said the lady. “Something like this should not happen in an educational institute. Parents toil hard to ensure education for their children. So, this is not what they expect them to do.”
Another mother, whose daughter is pursuing international relations, reacted with dismay. “If she is indeed a part of all this, I would be very upset. I had not wanted her to study in Bengal at all,” she said.
When this newspaper checked again and called the lady back to say her daughter was actually not among the protesters, she said: “You almost gave me a heart attack!”
Another mother sought time to find out if her son was taking part in the protests but did not take subsequent calls.
Second-year student Chiranjeet Guha was mobilising the hostel residents to join in. Asked how his parents had reacted to his new role, Guha said: “My parents have said what all parents usually say. They have told me not to be part of this gherao, but I am a part of it.”
Sociologist Prasanta Roy felt the students were taking advantage of the fact that “teachers are restrained by the ethics of teaching and affection”.
“This agitation is a total reversal of the power equation. The students were telling TV reporters that the authorities could leave the building trampling upon them but they (the VC and the rest) won’t because they are restrained by the ethics of teaching and affection. Nothing stops students from flexing their muscles. The teachers can only wait hoping the students will relent when they get tired,” Roy said.
Most of these students who are now spitting fire will line up for multinational jobs in a few years and learn to toe the authority’s line, said Roy. “If these students were to join, say, an office in Sector V, where there is no space to protest and the whip of the market is on them, they will not resort to something like this. But in a university, where they are getting the freedom, they will misuse it.”
Some of the teachers of the university hesitated to condemn the agitation because they said the students were “not disrespectful towards the teachers but their grievances were directed towards the administration”.
Among those who spent over 50 hours cooped in their offices were vice-chancellor Souvik Bhattacharyya, pro-vice-chancellor Siddhartha Dutta and registrar Pradip Ghosh, all over 50. Doctors had to be summoned last night and this evening to treat two of them after they complained of uneasiness.
The students climbed down around 7.30pm today, allegedly after it dawned on some of their leaders that keeping up the momentum over the weekend could be a tall order.
“In JU, such protests usually end on Friday evenings. Many of the protesters who have been mounting the nightlong vigil live in the hostel and go home over the weekend,” said a teacher who did not want to be named.
In 2010, a section of the students had gheraoed 15 members of the executive council for over 52 hours to protest the installation of CCTV cameras on the campus. That protest, too, had ended on a Friday evening.
After calling off the gherao this evening, the students resorted to a relay hunger strike.
The students contended that the authorities were calling “an altercation” between two students an act of ragging. “It’s not a case of ragging, it’s an interaction (sic),” said one of the posters today.
The UGC guidelines, framed following a Supreme Court order, are clear on what constitutes ragging. “Any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other students....
“Indulging in rowdy or indisciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student.”
The victim, a second-year student, had lodged a complaint over the UGC’s anti-ragging helpline.


I know, I know. This isn’t a travel blog, and I’m not a travel blog writer. That said, I took over 2000 photos on this trip, and made countless audio recordings and videos, some of which will be used in upcoming art works.
Here are some final thoughts and photos.
We visited The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, and the Fado museum. Both are wonderful.
In addition to Livraria Lello, we visited this amazing bookstore/Jazz record store at the FX factory ( I think it’s called “Wish”). And then in Carvoeiro, we found this nutty, cluttered masterpiece and bought stuff to read on the beach. There is a Walk Good coming for this place, too.
We played in a castle and met some peacocks.
Porto met my uninformed expectations of what I thought a European city would feel like. Lots of old, old buildings, with hilly-windy streets, and completely riddled by a warren of mysterious coiling alleyways that led to small shops and restaurants.
We stayed on the Cais de Gaia side, and while the view was stunning, it was loud all night, every night.
I could not help but notice that tobacco products all have horrific images prominently displayed on the packaging. Can you imagine the tobacco lobby putting up with the here in the United States? I wonder if it is an effective deterrent? We didn’t find a single cigar shop in Portugal, and completely unrelated, didn’t see many homeless folks.
I made a conscious decision to NOT bring home every interesting sardine tin I encountered. Instead, I took many photos.
I haven’t seen a working phone booth in a long time.
Carvoeiro was the perfect place to unwind after both a really long, stressy semester and then whirlwind tour on our feet. I loved it.
These recent posts encompass a tiny part of what we experienced in Portugal – it really was a trip of a lifetime. Portugal will be making an appearance in future sound experiments and video work. Stay tuned!


Heckler & Koch USP9 9mm Compact (V2) DA/SA with safety/decocking lever on right, Supplied with Three 13rd Magazines and a Night Sight
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The HK USP Compact is a small frame pistol capable of firing the most powerful cartridges in 9 mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .357 SIG (by special order). Based on the full-size USP models, these handy pistols combine compact size with optimum effective shooting performance.
USP Compacts are smaller and lighter than large frame USPs. The reduction in trigger reach and grip circumference increases concealability and enhances shooting ergonomics. Unlike some subcompact semiautomatic pistols that use a difficult to shoot “two-finger grip” frame, the USP Compact uses a narrow, full-hand grip frame with a choice of interchangeable extended or flush-fitting magazine floorplates. This makes the pistol easy to shoot without sacrificing concealability.
Like their large frame predecessors, USP Compacts are designed with the demanding needs of the law enforcement and military shooters in mind. Using a modified linkless Browning-type action, the USP Compact is built to take the punishment of high-energy +P loads.
To reduce the length of the slide and barrel on the USP Compact, the mechanical recoil reduction system found on large frame USPs has been replaced by a specially designed flat compression spring contained in the captive recoil spring assembly by a polymer absorber bushing. Service life is still engineered to exceed 20,000 rounds.
Easy to shoot, simple to maintain; the USP Compact is a reliable, safe, accurate, and highly concealable pistol.
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- Choice of corrosion resistant “Hostile Environment” blued finish or stainless steel slide
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- Choice of flat and extended floorplate magazines
- Universal mounting grooves for installing accessories
- Ambidextrous magazine release lever
- Contoured, extended slide release
- Extractor doubles as a loaded chamber indicator
- Patented Lock-Out Safety device
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“There's a news show that's produced twice a week and then there are a bunch of other shows,” he continues. “We cover all our on-campus sports and it's streamed live on the ictv.org website. And our local Charter Communications cable system has given us the public access education channel,” which has about 26,000 local area subscribers. Ithaca College also has two radio stations, he adds, WICB 91.7 FM and online-only VIC. “We also send and take feeds to and from them regularly.”
Martin reports that students are immersed in the broadcast world from their first day at the Park School, which offers courses in broadcast, visual media, emerging media, journalism and other disciplines. “Those are the main users of this equipment. We also have different majors in communications, like advertising and public relations,” he says. “As a first-year student you could be operating a camera, operating a switcher or producing a show as part of our ICTV co-curricular,” a program that provides students with paid work experience producing content with outside media organizations and other entities.
“Our students put those System Ts to very good use,” he continues. “They really enjoy the ease of navigating through the menus and different screens to get set up. My engineering team enjoys the ease of routing stuff from one place to the other and how much flexibility it gives us, sending stuff where we need it to go and receiving stuff from where we need to receive it.”


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Remembering Those Who Have Lost Their Lives to Violence
By Trish Snyder
Shatter the Silence. Stop the Violence. No one should fear the night or the day. The sad reality is that one in three women and one in six men worldwide experience some form of sexual violence. Less than 50 percent of victims report these crimes. As part of Women’s History Month, Ser Mujer has organized San Miguel’s first ever Take Back the Night on Monday, March 7, at Casa de la Cultura, Mesones 71. We’ll gather at 5pm for a Security Fair where participants can learn self defense techniques and personal security. We’ll hear from counselors and city officials and listen to brief personal stories of survivors. There will be tables for poster making and everyone is invited to participate in the making of an anti-violence quilt that will be displayed in the Zócalo in Mexico City in May 2017. At 7pm we’ll march together in a peaceful procession in Centro before returning to the Casa de la Cultura where women will be invited to participate in a speak-out and hear the music of Yoremen Jacobi.
Take Back the Night
Security fair and procession
Mon, Mar 7, 5pm
Procession at 7pm
Casa de la Cultura
Free and everyone is invited
Working in conjunction with the Institute of Women, the City of San Miguel, Sanmiguelenses Unidos, and Casa Mandarina, Ser Mujer seeks to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse, and all other forms of sexual violence.
For more information about Ser Mujer and the programs scheduled for March, go to http://sermujersma.com.


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Strong Australian Ecostats and a Downbeat Response to UK Economic Forecasts Undermine Sterling and Sink GBP/AUD Exchange Rate
Losses for the GBP/AUD exchange rate have narrowed this afternoon, although even a notable improvement still leaves the pairing -0.3% weaker.
The release of disappointing US retail sales figures, which showed a surprise continued decline month-on-month, has failed to further heighten appetite for the high-yield Australian Dollar.
Strong Australian Data and a Gloomy Response to UK Economic Forecasts from Spring Budget Statement Weakens Pound Sterling and Topples GBP/AUD Exchange Rate
Pound Sterling has slumped -0.7% today after several leading UK think tanks issued cautious responses to yesterday’s Spring Statement, with the GBP/AUD exchange rate pressured even lower thanks to recent strong Australian data.
Yesterday’s Budget Statement contained little in the way of fiscal policy changes, although Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond did hint that there may be additional cash for public services in the autumn Budget if the deficit keeps falling.
However, Head of UK Macroeconomic Forecasting at the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) Amit Kara believes that the Chancellor should have done more to ready the UK economy for Brexit, stating:
‘An urgent action point might be to create a range of shovel-ready projects across the country and specifically in regions and sectors that are most vulnerable to an exit from the EU and to simultaneously prepare a strategy for the longer terms consequences of Brexit.’
Meanwhile, Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has suggested that the recent forecasts released by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) indicate that the current weak state of the UK economy could be here to stay, claiming:
‘Dismal productivity growth, dismal earnings growth and dismal economic growth are not just part of the history of the last decade, they appear to be the new normal.’
GBP/AUD Exchange Rate Undermined as Strong Domestic Data Boosts Australian Dollar against Pound Sterling
Recent Australian data has provided strong support for the Australian Dollar, weakening the GBP/AUD exchange rate.
Last night’s Westpac consumer confidence figures provided a mild boost after revealing a 0.3% uptick in the index from 102.7 to 103.0 points, although this still leaves sentiment well-below January levels thanks to the -2.3% drop recorded in February.
Additionally, a speech from Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Assistant Governor of Financial Markets Christopher Kent provided support for AUD.
Kent claimed that markets may be underestimating the risk of an acceleration in global growth and that strong growth worldwide could lead to a pick-up in inflationary pressures, which suggests he sees monetary tightening on the horizon for Australia.
The Chinese industry figures released early this morning have also given the Australian Dollar a boost, after showing stronger-than-expected rates of industrial production during February.
On a year-on-year and year-to-date basis, industrial production grew 7.2% last month, accelerating from 6.6% in January against forecasts of a slip to 6.2%.
This bodes well for Australian exports, as rising factory activity in China suggests that demand for Australian iron ore was likely to have increased last month and could carry over to this month as well.
GBP/AUD Exchange Rate Could Gain if On-Forecast New Zealand GDP Undermines Australian Dollar Demand
There is no UK or Australian economic data set for release for the rest of today, or the rest of the week in the UK’s case, leaving the GBP/AUD exchange rate vulnerable to international developments.
However, high-impact growth data from New Zealand could benefit the Pound by making the Australian Dollar a less-appealing high-yield asset than its Antipodean cousin the New Zealand Dollar.
Growth in the New Zealand economy during the fourth-quarter of 2017 is predicted to have accelerated from 0.6% to 0.8% quarter-on-quarter and from 2.7% to 3.1% year-on-year.
However, the Australian Dollar could claw back any subsequent weakness after the release of the New Zealand data if the Australian consumer inflation expectation for March shows an uptick.
The gauge of long-term price growth estimations is currently at 3.6% – a rise higher would boost the Australian Dollar as it suggests consumers are more likely to spend money in the short-term, increasing inflationary pressure.
Tomorrow evening will see Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Guy Debelle give a speech in Sydney, which may cause volatility for AUD should he mention the monetary policy outlook.
If the Deputy Governor sounds upbeat about the domestic economy and inflation outlook, the Australian Dollar could receive a boost.

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Please note - the expedition referenced is no longer running.
Jonathan Howe was a team member on Dr. Geoffrey and Françoise Summers' project to conserve historic French fortifications on Isle de la Passe, a tiny coral isle strategically sited off the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. The project stands to illuminate the dramatic colonial history on Mauritius, including the 1810 Battle of Grand Port in which Isle de la Passe was the key to Britain's victory over France. Jonathan's account of a typical day gives a good sense of what it's like to be on an Earthwatch expedition.
I open my eyes and ponder three geckos on the ceiling of our comfortable bungalow for a moment before I pull myself out of bed. After working hard in the bright sun yesterday, the team went to bed happily exhausted and early, so we're on our feet easily this morning. The air is humid, but cool, and filled with tropical morning sounds of birds, crashing waves, and scooters carrying early commuters to Mahebourg.
Following a breakfast of toast, cheese, and juice, we walk 15 minutes down the beach to meet Geoff and Françoise for the boat pickup. The sun only rose an hour and a half ago, but we can already tell the day will be hot. A gentle breeze drifts from the Indian Ocean. The sound of big swells crashing into the barrier reef is constant and soothing. No one misses their job.
After hauling the gear onto the boat, we have about 15 minutes before we reach Isle de la Passe, giving us time to discuss work plans and ponder the magnificent topography of Mauritius. The island looks like a Dr. Seuss circus tent, with vibrant green soaring peaks and troughs. The reef encircles most of the island in a halo of calm, shallow water, beyond which there is nothing but the blue expanse of the Indian Ocean as far as the horizon. A strategic rest-stop for historic trade routes with an excellent natural harbor, this island paradise was colonized by the Dutch, French, and British over the centuries. Our team is here to help unravel that extraordinary history by excavating and surveying French fortifications on Isle de la Passe.
It's only midmorning, but the sun beats down and the sweat flows freely. Three of us have been vigorously clearing another section of the upper battery, first attacking the grass with clippers and gloves then settling down to the slower, finer work of exposing the coral and basalt blocks. After a few days of such work, the trowels, brushes, and dirt pans feel like extensions of our gritty hands. It's tough work, but it yields immediate results: The "before" picture is a mound of grass and dirt with a pretty view, while the "after" picture is a well-crafted and formidable wall. The gun emplacements command a dominating overlook of the only deepwater entry into the Bay of Mahebourg, and thus controlled access to the first French capitol.
The other half of the team looks ready for a break as well, as their systematic documentation of the southern face of the battery wall requires precision and exacting detail. Their measurements and markings will enable Françoise to place the wall photos in a 3-D computer map. Of particular interest is the extensive graffiti carved into the wall, some dating to the 18th and 19th century and carved in grand, elegant script. Our midmorning snack is cool water, fruit, and a new delicacy: peanut butter and ketchup sandwiches, which have won over nearly everyone on the team.
After lunch, Geoff gives us a quick lecture on the powder house, one of the best preserved of its kind anywhere in the world and an outstanding example of colonial French military architecture. One of the frequent, brief, and refreshing rain squalls races in from the ocean for a 15-minute shower and then disappears, leaving the bright sunny day intact. A pair of tropicbirds leads their graceful tails through the breeze over the islet.
The afternoon's progress is measured in our stiff necks, filthy clothes, and an enormous new pile of dirt. We have cleared an entire section of the upper battery and dug down to the bottom row of stonework. Although archival researchers have found proposals of what was to be built here, they haven't found plans of what was actually built. There are discrepancies, and this is where our conservation work is so crucial. We continually try to fit the pieces and clues together to reconstruct how the guns might have fit, where the soldiers may have hid and fired the artillery, what's original work and what's a modification, and a host of other puzzles.
We pack up our tools and wait for the boat to come pick us up. I have enough time for a quick snorkel on the protected side of the islet. The water is cool and refreshing after all the sun and dirt. I see a marbled electric ray, two squids jetting themselves along, and several other sea creatures. The sea floor is littered with the coral and basalt building blocks of the island's fortifications, providing a good home to the resident tropical fish and critters.
Back at Françoise and Geoff's beach bungalow, we unpack, rinse, and stow the tools and supplies. A small sortie goes to town for groceries and supplies. Ian, a fellow volunteer, prepares the to-scale rendering of the measured and photographed wall, while I add to a list of the island's plant species, including several invasive species. A long-term goal is to restore the island's native botanical diversity. Once finished with the work, we put our suits on and go for a swim in the late afternoon sun.
We return along the beach to the bungalows under a pink evening sky. After a quick shower, I put on clean clothes and sit down to do some journal writing on the hotel's patio while the sunset bathes everything in a wondrous late-afternoon glow. The team gathers for a meal of curried fresh fish, rice, and a local, buttery cousin of the potato called the chou chou. Paradise found, we wrestle with our only stressful decision: stay up a little more to enjoy the evening or go to sleep so tomorrow's discoveries arrive sooner.
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Well, she's done it again! Shell over at Things I Can't Say has got me looking through pictures and down memory lane! Â This time, it's of the frog princess (outside of my body as opposed to when I Rocked The Bump).
First, this reminded me that I haven't finished the photobook I started (thanks, Shell!). Â But most importantly, I look at this little itty bitty girl and wonder where she went and how is it possible for time to be flying by when I just want a little more time to savor the miracle. Â After the day I had, looking through these images brought me warmth and comfort. They also make me want to wake up the frog princess so I can hug her and tell her how much I love her (on second thought, I'll do that in the morning!).
If a picture is worth a thousand words then I have a vast fortune in the lexicon of love!


If you’re into space and rockets and things that go boom (or rooooaaaaar)… I’d highly recommend checking out NASA TV within the next hour.
NASA is launching a probe to study the planet Pluto. It’s the first of it’s kind.
Cloud has cleared.. go for launch at 2:00PM EST
As I said, the “New Horizons” probe is the first probe specifically designed and targeted for Pluto. Once it gets there… about 10 years from now… it will study both Pluto and it’s moon Charon.
The rocket carrying the probe is one of the biggest in the world, and will propel the probe at breakneck speed. By comparison, Apollo 11, which used the huge Saturn V, took over 3 days to reach the Moon. New Horizons will fly by the moons orbit before midnight tonight!
It will then head for a rendezvous with Jupiter, where it will slingshot around the planet and be accelerated further for it’s epic journey to Pluto.
Unfortunately, it will not be able to slowdown enough to actually go into orbit around Pluto, instead, it will get as close as 10,000km. Spitting distance really.. and then continue on into the Kuiper Belt of mysterious objects roaming on the outskirts of our Solar System.
No doubt, at some point New Horizons will catch up to and pass the Voyager I and II spacecrafts… but that will take some time, and by then it will have left our Solar System for good and be sending us data about the amazing Universe beyond.
I’ll post this now so people have some lead time, and update with links later…


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Peace Tree Farm is a Certified Organic greenhouse company located in the countryside of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Peace Tree Farm encompasses an acre of greenhouses on a historic 25-acre farm. It was named 'Peace Tree Farm' inspired by the Native American word "tohickon", which means "peace tree". We have specialized in propagating and growing unique, unusual, and collectible plants for discerning customers since 1983!
USDA Certified Organic growers and propagators of rare and unusual starter plants, retail-ready plants, combinations, and baskets. Our clients are botanical gardens and museums all over North America, including Longwood Gardens, Chanticleer, New York Botanical Gardens, National Arboretum, National Botanical Garden, Smithsonian.
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