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"The whole point and headache is this. Every microscopic opening in that room – the tiny little crack under the door, the keyhole, the joins of the two windows where the sashes meet – every place is sealed up as tight as a drum-head by glued paper fastened on the inside."- Sir Henry Merrivale (Carter Dickson's He Wouldn't Kill Patience, 1944)
Clayton Rawson was an illusionist, mystery writer and editor who worked in editorial positions for various magazines, such as True Detective and Master Detective, which include having served as the Managing Editor for the famous Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, but he's primarily remembered as one of the Golden Era's foremost practitioners of the locked room conundrum – which were hatched by drawing on his extensive knowledge of magic, illusions and stage-effects. He even employed stage-magicians as the detective characters for both of his series: namely The Great Merlini and Don Diavolo.
One of the detective story’s greatest champion, Frederic Dannay, better known as one half of "Ellery Queen," described Rawson as "one of the topflight mystifiers in the whole bloodhound business." It's an opinion that was shared by John Dickson Carr, undisputed master of the locked room mystery, who was a friend of Rawson and on several occasions they concocted a challenge for each other – resulting in some excellent and even classic examples of the impossible crime story.
Two of those stories were collected in The Great Merlini: The Complete Stories of the Magician Detective (1979), which gathered all of the short stories and short-shorts about his most well-known and best-remembered creations. You guessed it: this flimsy introduction serves as a rickety bridge to my review of that very collection.
There are a dozen tales in this collection and the first three were originally published as reader-contest stories in EQMM, which reportedly flooded their offices with "an overwhelming response that many more prizes were awarded than the original number offered." I found them to be fairly clever for a bunch of short-shorts and comparable in nature to the nuggets of challenging crime-fiction found in Ellery Queen's Minute Mysteries and H.A. Ripley's How Good a Detective Are You? (1934).
In the first story, "The Clue of the Tattooed Man," there's an apparent impossibility clinging to the strangling death of a snake-charmer, Zelda, who was found in a hotel room on the eight floor with the only window "locked on the inside." A game of craps was being played by a group of circus performer in the corridor and they observed the only door providing an entrance or exit to the crime-scene. It was an all right story for something that short.
Interestingly to note: this short-short was not jotted down by Robert Adey in Locked Room Murders (1991).
The next one, "The Clue of the Broken Legs," concerns the shooting of a theatrical producer, Jorge Lasko, who was bound to a wheelchair with two broken legs, but his murderer "vanished into thin air like a soap bubble" from a locked and guarded room. Not exactly a classic of the form and the explanation to the impossible murder is a slight variation on an old trick, but nice enough for a short-short.
I thought the plot of the third story, "The Clue of the Missing Motive," had the potential for a longer story, which deals with a gunman who took "potshots at an unidentified man in New York City’s Washington Square Park" with fatal consequences. The shots came from the direction of a house where everyone had a motive to kill one another, but they all lacked a proper motive for the murder of the man who actually got felled by a bullet.
The first actual short story from this collection, "From Another World," was the result of a sporting challenge between Rawson and Carr, in which they tried to best each other by trying to come up with the cleverest possible explanation for a locked and airtight room – the "sealed room to end all sealed rooms." Rawson opened his story in Merlini's magic supply store, "undoubtedly one of the world's strangest rooms," where the magician-detective receives a visit from his friend and narrator, Ross Harte.
Harte is also a reporter and is researching an article about extrasensory perception (ESP), psycho-kinesis (PK) and clairvoyance, which is why he stopped by Merlini on his way to the home of a millionaire. Andrew Drake has grown obsessed with psychic phenomena and wants to sink several of his millions in researching the potential power of the human mind, but wants to convince himself by setting up a séance with a medium, Rosa Rhys – who is described as one of "the greatest apport medium" currently operating in the United States.
However, when Harte arrives at the home of the millionaire, he has to break down the door to the room where the séance was being conducted and what was found inside that room was bizarre: the bloodied remains of Drake, an unconscious, skimpily-clad Rosa and every crack or opening was covered with gummed paper. The room was literally sealed shut from the inside! Rawson constructed a splendid and original trick to explain the sealed room, which had a clever piece of misdirection that even managed to stump Merlini for a brief moment. On top of that, the sealed room trick was tagged to an equally motive and a very convincing murderer – which made for a genuine classic locked room story and short detective-fiction.
You can find Carr's explanation in the book that provided an opening quote to this blog-post.
I originally read the next story, "Off the Face of the Earth," in Death Locked In: An Anthology of Locked Room Stories (1987), which mentioned in the introduction how Carr posed the premise of the story as a challenge to his friend: a man walks into a telephone booth and vanishes – followed by "work that one out." Once again, the magician and mystery writer rose to meet the challenge.
Inspector Homer Gavigan drops by Merlini with a rather peculiar problem: a chorus girl, Helen Hope, has gone missing and a very strange individual accurately predicted her disappearance. Bela Zyyzk claims to be "a momentary visitor to this planet" and is "a mindreader to boot," but Gavigan is the eternal skeptic and drags the self-proclaimed alien in front of a judge – which is when he makes another prediction how "the Outer Darkness is going to swallow Judge Keeler" as well. That's a problem for Gavigan. Judge Keeler is as crooked as a politician with scoliosis and has been pocketing fix money from the local mobsters, but they are in the process of closing a tight net around the Keeler.
So the last thing Gavigan wants is for the judge to disappear from the face of the earth and sticks a tail on him. The policeman charged with following him around never let him out of their sight for even a second, but there was a moment when the judge slipped into a phone booth. A phone booth of which "the back wall is sheet metal backed by solid marble" and lacked any "sliding panels, hinged panels, removable sections" or "trapdoors," which made a secret and unseen escape all but impossible – which is nonetheless what Judge Keeler managed to pull off. He entered a phone booth with only a single entrance and exit, watched by the police, proceeded to vanish from it. Leaving only his smashed, horn-rimmed glasses behind and a dangling phone receiver from which a voice was heard saying, "this is the end of the trail, Lieutenant."
Overall, the story does not soar to the same heights as the previous one, but it's still excellent and loved how Merlini improved on the trick for his demonstration.
For the next story, "Merlini and the Lie Detector," we return to the second batch of short-shorts that were used to challenge the readers of EQMM, but the murder of a TV producer proved to be unmemorable and not particular fair to the reader. I honestly did not care for this one.
However, I did enjoy "Merlini and the Vanished Diamonds," which is of special interest to fans of Ellery Queen and his detective stories about extensive searches of persons and rooms for vanished objects.
In this particular short-short, Merlini provides assistance to Inspector Gavigan and the Customs Service by helping to find a stash of "top quality blue-white stones." The person suspected of having hid the stones is a known crook and cardsharp, Pierre Aldo, but they have done a complete search of his person and cabin – without any result. Luckily, Merlini has a pretty good hunch where the diamonds may have been hidden. A fair story on the surface, but the experienced Customs officer, who rattled a whole slew of examples of diamond smuggling, probably should have checked that place, but, regardless, I still liked it. But I like these kinds of stories. My favorite is probably Ellery Queen's "Diamonds in Paradise," which is a cute short-short collected in Queens Full (1965). There's also Arthur Porges' "The Scientist and the Invisible Safe," from The Curious Cases of Cyriack Skinner Grey (2009), and "The Problem of the Missing Necklace" by Jacques Futrelle, which I recently reviewed in my takedown of several of his locked room mysteries.
The last of these short-shorts, "Merlini and the Sound Effects Murder," deals with the shooting of a sound effects specialist and the sound of his murder has been recorded, but Merlini solved the murder by noticing something that was not on the recording. A simple and somewhat disappointing story.
The next story, "Nothing is Impossible," tackles a subject not often dealt with in this genre of ours: ufology. Albert North is an aviation pioneer who has become interested in the study of extra-terrestrial visitors and has become "an unofficial clearing house for saucer information," but the circumstances of his strange death seems to indicate the aliens found him too inquisitive. North is found dead in his locked office and the only other person present in the room, his son-in-law, was unconscious and completely naked – his clothes "appear to have passed through his body."
However, the impossibility is not the locked office door, but how the murder weapon is nowhere to be found and the presence of strange footprints of two-foot, three-toed alien on the dusty surface of the file cabinet. Not a mind-blowing classic of the locked room sub-genre, but interestingly enough for its ufology background X-Files vibe.
The next story has a great title, "Miracles – All in the Day's Work," in which Inspector Gavigan was looking forward to his first vacation in over three years, but dropped by a fishing friend on his way to the Maine woods and became a witness to his seemingly impossible murder – because his murderer vanished from a watched room on the top floor of a New York skyscraper. A fun and interesting enough, but fails to pose a true challenge to the reader. You should be able to identify the murderer and gauge the main idea behind the locked room trick.
I found the next story, "Merlini and the Photographic Clue," not to be very memorable, which revolved around the murder of a gossip columnist and a photograph that showed a person could be at two places at the same time.
|Clayton Rawson shows-off "The Headless Lady."|
The final story from this collection, "The World's Smallest Locked Room," begins with a sincere apology from Ross Harte for having been "so remiss in keeping you up to date on The Great Merlini," which is followed by an update on his life and how his magic shop has become "the largest emporium of magicians’ supplies in the world" – even receiving orders "written in Swahili" from "witch doctors in the Congo." The impossible problem is an attempted poisoning at a place called Pancakes Unlimited, but the plot is fairly minor and I found the snippets of background information, characters and historical references far more interesting. There's a private-investigator, named Hammett Wilde, who's "no relation to either Dashiell or Oscar," and there was a reference to the moon landing to show some time has passed since the earlier stories, which is probably why the victim was given the name of Hassleblad.
So, all in all, a fair collection of short-shorts and short stories, but I had already read the best ones in the various, well-known locked room anthologies. However, I did not mind reacquainting myself with those excellent impossible crime stories. More importantly, this volume has whetted my appetite for the Don Diavolo novellas and The Headless Lady (1940), which is the last unread Merlini novel residing on the big pile. So you can probably expect more Rawson in the not so distant future.

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Faith Mwangi is from Kenya, and moved to the UK in February this year for her postgraduate studies. She is reading her MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex. Apart from studies, she has also been working part-time as a domiciliary care worker for the past six months. Faith worked an 8-hour night shift, two nights a week (9pm/10pm till 6am).
When Faith moved to the UK for her Masters, one of the things she wanted to do in that year was to undertake a job. “There are many jobs that I could have done, but I felt specifically called to do care work. In this decade of my life, I feel that God is calling me to serve others. So, I started applying and after two months, I found a job as a carer.”
This is her story.
In my first assignment, I had the privilege of taking care of Susan* who needed end-of-life care. To be very honest, initially, I found care work extremely difficult. It was such a new experience to face someone you know is facing imminent death.
I had to learn very quickly, how to work very well. You have to know what you are doing so that you don’t hurt the person you’re caring for. In this situation, because Susan had been bed-bound for so long, any touch would hurt her. Initially, I thought I was hurting her each time she cried out. It was counter-intuitive, that even if she was crying out, in that situation she was in, I was helping her and wasn’t hurting her.
Also, I was not used to working night shifts. The body is meant to sleep at night, and staying up affects the psyche. It was not easy and required willpower. I was working two nights a week, and after my night shifts, I couldn’t sleep during the day. This experience gave me a newfound respect for the caregivers who have done this for years – nurses, doctors, etc.
However, the experience was also very profound for me. It put things into perspective. Suddenly, my problems became very small. It made me consider ‘what are the things that are most important? What do I want to have achieved in life, when it is my time on the deathbed?’ It made me think about death, as a theme. And reflect on our society’s approach to death, and how we tend to avoid death as a topic. Also, what does it mean for the families who are caring for loved ones facing death? How can we support them during this very difficult period?
Susan’s son lived nearby. He came by often to take care of his mom. It was amazing to see the love between them. It was a love so amazing - it was tangible. Without saying it in words, just observing the way he took care of his mother, I could see that this man loved his mother so much. For me, in this situation, I found an answer to a question I had been searching for. I had been asking ‘Where is God in this situation?’ And I found my answer, in the home of this lady, in the love between this mother and son that is so amazing - I found God.
The beauty of the human spirit when faced with difficulties
My second assignment was with Lily* who has gotten to a stage in life where she's no longer as mobile as she used to be. She was once the life of the party, and she loved her outings. But now she can no longer do that. She is confined to her home. And not only that, but she can’t speak very well due to her condition which makes it difficult for her to speak. Before this, she was a great storyteller.
Despite going through all these setbacks, she has a positive mentality that ‘I’m not a victim. I’m not defeated. I’m not done yet.’ She has created her personal conservation garden for the animals in the neighbourhood. She feeds ‘fine dining’ to the cats, the birds, and the foxes. The garden is just beautiful!
Even now, in Lily’s current condition, she makes a positive contribution in a way that she can. And it’s a contribution that goes beyond just her. It goes to the environment. It goes to the neighbourhood. When I visit her home and garden, I notice ‘oh, the birds love it here. The foxes come to visit her.’ It is such a beautiful thing to see.
Thoughts on care
Each person has their unique reason as to why they need care. You have to approach care in a very individualistic manner. Respect the individualism of the person. You have to remember that even though they need help, it doesn’t reduce their human capacity. It’s very difficult for a grown-up to ask for help, especially with the most basic things in life: help getting out of bed, bringing them things, feeding them. It’s difficult for them to feel that they are slowly losing their independence and freedom. You have to remember, that given the choice, they would rather be doing all these things for themselves.
When caring for others, you also have to remember to care for yourself. It’s so important to seek a support system. Certain experiences such as dealing with death can be very traumatic, and it can affect your mental health. It was very helpful that my office offered support to the staff. So, they would call us in for regular chats with the supervisors. The office was always open for us to talk to someone, in case we wanted to.
I initially found care work difficult. But after several months, having done it consistently and speaking to people who are in the care profession, it gets better and easier. Doing care work has changed the way I approach life. It has influenced me profoundly.
The best part about care is becoming friends with the people I was taking care of. I’ve made connections that I would not expect, that go beyond the usual barriers of society. For example, age or background. I’m from Kenya, but I’ve built a connection with a 70-year-old English lady based on the simple things in life. It’s about getting to know the person and seeing the beauty of every individual.
Care work in the UK
There is such an urgent need for care work in our society at the moment. Whether it is in foster care, companion care, domiciliary care, or in nursing homes, etc. It would be an interesting aspect for young people to consider whether they could do part-time care work for a couple of years? It’s not even necessary to take a gap year, because it’s so flexible that you could work part-time by fitting a few hours of your day/week.
This is such meaningful work that would have such a tangible impact on our lives and the lives of others around us. Doing care work has helped me grow so much as a person. It instilled values and helped me grow on the inside, in a way that I haven’t before. Throughout the past six months, this experience has accelerated my personal development and made me see life differently. It has influenced my outlook on life. For instance, I am now very tolerant of many different people. Instead of approaching people with judgement, I have now learnt to stop and consider previous life circumstances that may have led them to where they are today. When you start with an open heart and understanding, it changes many things.
Caring starts at home – in the family
I’ve had the joy of being in a very large family in Kenya. From my personal experience, I feel that the most integral part of the care profession is taught in the right family atmosphere. For example, instilling respect for others, not being selfish, considering other people’s needs, which was a basic thing that we learnt in the home environment. When you have dinner, and there are six of you in the family, and there are only four sausages, you learn to share and not put all the sausages on your plate.
It's mostly about love and compassion, that you think of the other person and try to put yourself in their shoes. Empathy and caring for others is something that I learnt at home, when I saw my mom taking care of my siblings. That motherly affection I saw modelled in her behaviour is how I learnt to love service. So, I feel that learning ‘how to care’ starts from the home. And it comes not from being told what to do, but it’s in the everyday quiet examples of how our parents do things. This spirit of self-giving is what I learnt from my mother.
So, care happens very naturally. I’m the eldest in my family. So, when my parents are not at home, I naturally assume care for my brothers, making sure that they’ve eaten, if it’s raining not to be in the rain, to wear a jumper when it’s cold, etc. I never thought of all these things as care. It just happened naturally as a way of showing love.
I used to visit my grandmother, and I would take some food with me, clean the house, cook for her and leave her with food. If I spent three hours with her just talking, that is companion care. I’m keeping her company. And keeping her company is very important. It’s something I’ve noticed, among all the things that people most want in domiciliary care - it’s companionship. It’s for you to sit down and watch a movie with them, for you to visit your grandma on a Sunday afternoon, so she has company. That’s what people really want, what the human spirit yearns for – to have company, to be in the setting of family or community. So, care comes very naturally from the home, from the family.
I would also help my grandparents run errands, accompanying them to the bank, to the hospital. I look back to those years with such fond memories - my grandmother teaching me how to dance, the songs from her childhood, her story of how she met my grandfather. I learnt so much about history and her life story. All these things I got to know, and all these memories I got to form, because I was her companion and had the opportunity to be there to listen. I discovered that my grandmother is an excellent dancer. She would tell me: ‘You can’t dance like that, you need to feel the music.’ So, I asked her to demonstrate and when she did, I was blown away. She was such an amazing dancer! It made me stop and think, ‘my grandmother was once a young girl. She had her love story and romance.’ The cycle of life is just incredible!
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As the American neo-Western drama television series, Yellowstone, is close to the premiere of its fifth season, fans want to know more about one of the series’ stars Jefferson White.
Moreover, Jimmy confirmed his comeback along with his onscreen fiancé, Emily. The viewers seem excited about the couple and also a bit curious about his actual love life. Here’s everything we know about it.
Jefferson White Is Not Married To Wife Or Dating A Girlfriend
Like many celebrities, he likes to keep his personal life private. Most of his posts on social media, including Instagram and Twitter, are about pictures from his work.
Jefferson hasn’t disclosed anything about his love life. The only thing he has publicly shown love for is the dog breed Pug.
As per his Instagram, the actor is the father to multiple pugs. He often posts about them and also visits pug clubs.
As for his relationship with women, he hasn’t disclosed much. Nonetheless, dating rumors spurred among fans after his appearance with co-star Casey Wortmann at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on 27 February 2022.
Jefferson White’s On-screen Romance
Although Jefferson White’s real-life romance is out from the public, fans entertain themselves with the on-screen ones.
In Yellowstone, where he plays Jimmy Hurdstrom, he has a fiance, Emily (played by Kathryn Kelly).
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His on-screen lover is one of the main casts in Yellowstone’s fifth season.
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Ontario Establishing Standards On The Delivery Of English As An
LONDON, ON, June 21 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government is helping more
students learning English as an additional language through improved
evaluation of their skills, stronger relationships between the schools and
their families and clear standards on classroom instruction, Education
Minister Kathleen Wynne announced today.
"We are taking important steps to help the 20 per cent of Ontario
students who have a first language other than English," said London-Fanshawe
MPP Khalil Ramal. "Providing more support for students learning English will
also help us meet our target of having 75 per cent of students achieve the
provincial standard in reading and writing by age 12."
The first-ever provincial English as a Second Language (ESL) and English
Literacy Development (ELD) policy covering kindergarten to Grade 12 will be
released to school boards in September. The policy will require school boards
to help students learning English as an additional language by:
- Providing an orientation of education in Ontario to them and their
families - done in their first language whenever possible
- Better assessing their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
to determine the right grade level and programs
- Helping them make the transition from elementary to secondary school
- Assessing their progress and regularly reporting it to parents.
The new policy will also better define which students should be receiving
ESL or ELD instruction - making access more consistent across the province. In
addition, the province is currently working with school boards to find the
most effective and efficient ways of using ESL and ELD funding to help more
"I'm pleased with the government's effort to create a better learning
environment for all of my students, including those learning English as a
second language," said Rick Hansen Public School ESL teacher Eleanor Good.
"These students deserve every opportunity to establish a solid foundation in
reading, writing and speaking English so they can build a successful future."
"We are ensuring that all Ontario students who are learning English as an
additional language receive the high quality education that they need to
succeed - no matter where they live or what grade they are in," said Wynne.
"As a former ESL teacher, I know that if you empower students who are learning
a new language, they will succeed."
The new policy was developed with the help of more than 400 educators and
other community leaders. This is just one more example of how the government
is working with education and community partners to reach every student and
achieve better results. Other examples include:
- Shrinking class sizes in kindergarten to Grade 3 - nearly all
classrooms now have 23 or fewer students compared to 64 per cent three
- Better reading, writing and math skills - the percentage of elementary
students achieving the provincial standard has risen 10 percentage
points to 64 per cent
- More graduating high school students - 12,000 more students graduated
over the past two years as the graduation rate climbed five percentage
points to 73 per cent.
"Thank you to everyone who is helping us improve the way we teach
thousands of students who are learning English as an additional language,"
added Wynne. "Together, we are ensuring a brighter tomorrow for Ontario by
putting students first today."
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“MODERN FAMILY” (Wednesdays from 9:00-9:30 p.m., ET)
Today‟s American families come in all shapes and sizes. The cookie cutter mold of man + wife + 2.5 kids is a thing of the past, as it becomes quickly apparent in the bird‟s eye view of ABC‟s new half-
hour comedy, “Modern Family,” which takes an honest and often hilarious look at the composition and complexity of family life in 2009.
Take for example Phil and Claire, two parents who want to have that open, healthy, honest relationship with their three kids. It‟s not always easy, especially when you have a teenage daughter who‟s growing up a little fast, a too-smart-for-her-own-good middle daughter and a rambunctious boy.
On top of that, Phil wants to be the “cool dad,” while Claire is just trying her best to run a tight ship,
determined not to let her kids have the rebellious childhood she had.
Then there‟s Jay, a true guys‟ guy who is having a bit of mid-life crisis. Jay has found a much
younger wife, Gloria, who has become the center of his world. She‟s a passionate and sassy divorcee who
comes with an 11-year-old son, Manny. Already taking notice of girls and a hopeless romantic, Manny is as passionate as his mom and spends his time daydreaming and writing poetry. His new step-father isn‟t
altogether comfortable with the sensitive stuff and would like to toughen Manny up. But that‟s only one of Jay‟s challenges. The biggest is that people often mistake him for Gloria‟s father, not her husband.
And lastly there‟s Mitchell and his partner of five years, Cameron. They‟ve just taken that amazing „next step‟ by adopting a child together from Vietnam. Cameron has a wonderfully big personality and maybe a flare for the dramatic, whereas Mitchell is the more serious of the two. But they balance each other out and are already doting fathers.
Life, it seems, is neither tidy, politically correct or in any way predictable. For these three families, it turns out, are not three but one… one big, blended family, with Jay the patriarch and Claire & Mitchell his grown kids. Yet it‟s just such surprises that make things so interesting in this window into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted embrace of the modern family.
“Modern Family” stars Ed O‟Neill as Jay, Julie Bowen as Claire, Ty Burrell as Phil, Sofía Vergara as Gloria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley, Nolan Gould as Luke, Ariel Winter as Alex and Rico Rodriguez as Manny.
The series is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television in association with Levitan Lloyd Productions. Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd are executive producers/creators. The pilot was directed by Jason Winer, who also serves as co-executive producer on the series.
STEVEN LEVITAN, creator and executive producer
Emmy Award winner Steven Levitan began his career in television comedy in 1991 when he became a staff writer on “Wings,” where he remained for four years, moving up the ranks to co-executive
producer. From there he became a co-executive producer on “The Larry Sanders Show” before joining
“Frasier” in 1995, also as co-executive producer. In 1997 he created the hit NBC series “Just Shoot Me,” which he executive-produced for its seven season run. Levitan went on to create the shows “Stark Raving Mad,” “Greg the Bunny,” “Stacked,” “Back to You” and, most recently, “Modern Family.”
A Chicago native and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Levitan began his career in the 1980s as a reporter and morning anchorman for the Madison ABC affiliate.
His list of awards includes an Emmy for his work on “Frasier,” three additional Emmy
nominations for “Just Shoot Me” and “The Larry Sanders Show,” a Humanitas Prize, a CableACE Award and a Writers Guild nomination. He also garnered a Producers Guild Award and a Television Critics Association Award for “Frasier,” a People‟s Choice Award for “Stark Raving Mad” and a Golden Globe nomination for “Just Shoot Me.” His wife, Krista, and their three children are tired of him reminding them about all this whenever he‟s asked to do the dishes.
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD, creator and executive producer
Six-time Emmy Award winner Christopher Lloyd is best known for his work on the hit comedy “Frasier,” where he served as executive producer/showrunner for eight seasons. During his tenure, the sitcom won five consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, securing its place in television history as the only show to achieve that feat.
Lloyd has been a successful television comedy writer and producer for the past 22 years. He began his career working on the first four seasons of “The Golden Girls,” and went on to produce the long-running comedy “Wings.” More recently he co-created and executive-produced the comedies “Out
of Practice” for CBS and “Back to You” for FOX. In addition to his Emmy Awards, he is the recipient of
a Writers Guild Award, a Golden Globe Award and other honors.
A native of Connecticut, Lloyd lives in Los Angeles with his wife, writer/producer/actress Arleen Sorkin, and their two sons, Eli and Owen.
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Jay on ABC’s “Modern Family”
Ed O‟Neill is best known for his role as the main character, Al
Bundy, on the FOX Network‟s long running sitcom, “Married... with
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, O‟Neill attended Ohio University in
Athens, OH, and Youngstown State University. Signed by the Pittsburgh
Steelers, he was cut in training camp and worked a social studies teacher
before becoming an actor. He has appeared in a number of movies,
including “The Bone Collector,” “Little Giants,” “Dutch” and the “Wayne‟s
Besides his role on “Married... with Children,” O‟Neill‟s television credits include the
reincarnation of Sgt. Joe Friday on Dick Wolf's remake of “Dragnet,” the recurring role of Baker (D-PA), a potential Vice Presidential candidate on the NBC drama “The West Wing, ” the role of Detective
Michael Mooney on David Milch‟s CBS series, “Big Apple,” and most recently that of a retired cop on
HBO‟s “John from Cincinnati,” from the creator/producer of “NYPD Blue” and “Deadwood.”
HOMETOWN .............. Youngstown, Ohio
BIRTHDATE ............... April 12
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Gloria on ABC’s “Modern Family”
Sofía Vergara was already one of the hottest Hispanic TV stars and
one of the most beloved personalities of the Latino world when she decided
to pursue her career in the U.S., becoming one of the few Hispanic stars to
find crossover success.
Most recently Vergara has appeared in “Tyler Perry‟s Meet the
Browns” and “Tyler Perry‟s Madea Goes to Jail” for Lionsgate, and on
ABC‟s “Dirty Sexy Money.” Before that she played the sexy Colombian
actress who stirred things up on “Entourage,” starred in “Amas de Casa
Desesperadas,” the Latin-tailored version of “Desperate Housewives,” and in the FOX comedy feature “Chasing Papi.”
Director Barry Sonnenfeld gave Vergara her big break in the U.S. when he cast her as Nina in Disney‟s comedy film, “Big Trouble,” with Tim Allen and Rene Russo. That was followed by a pivotal thdramatic role opposite James Marsden in Anthony Piccirillo‟s independent film, “The 24 Day,” and
opposite Mark Wahlberg and Terrence Howard in “Four Brothers.” On stage she is taking on the role of Matron Mama Morton in the “Chicago” Broadway tour this Spring.
Vergara has graced the cover of over 100 international magazines and hosted dozens of top Hispanic events, each watched by more than 100 million viewers. Her Hispanic television credits include “Fuera de Serie” on Univisión and her own top-rated weekly show, “A que no te atreves” (I dare you).
When she became the host of “La Bomba,” a syndicated music and interview TV show, she caused a ratings explosion.
In 1999 Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú awarded Vergara the Hispanic Woman of the Year Award, commending her leadership skills representing the qualities Latina women have to offer to the world. In 2001 she created “Peace and Hope for the Children of Colombia,” a charity foundation that has helped thousands of children in her country and has donated a pediatric cancer pavilion in her native Barranquilla.
In 2002 Vergara was awarded the Women of Hope Award by the City of Hope Organization as one of the outstanding role models for future generations. In 2007 she was named one of The 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women in the Entertainment Industry by The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard.
HOMETOWN .............. Barranquilla, Colombia
BIRTHDATE ............... July 10
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JESSE TYLER FERGUSON
Mitchell on ABC’s “Modern Family”
No stranger to television, Jesse Tyler Ferguson received rave
reviews and was honored by The Hollywood Reporter in 2006 as one of
Ten to Watch for his role on the CBS ensemble sitcom, “The Class.”
Additional television credits include “Do Not Disturb” and “Ugly Betty.”
Ferguson‟s film credits include “Untraceable,” directed by Gregory
Hoblit and starring Diane Lane, and “Griffin & Phoenix,” with Amanda
Peet and Dermot Mulroney. He will next appear opposite Matthew
Broderick in “Wonderful World,” a 2009 Tribeca Film Festival selection that marks the feature directorial debut of Joshua Goldin.
Born in Missoula, Montana, Ferguson made the decision to become an actor when he was eight years old, and soon after joined the Albuquerque Children‟s Theater, where he remained a member for six years. After graduating high school, he moved to New York to attend the American Musical and Dramatic
Academy and began performing in Broadway and off-Broadway productions, the most notable of which thwere the critically-acclaimed, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “The 25 Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee” (Outstanding Ensemble Performance winner, Drama Desk Awards, 2005) and the Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park production of “A Midsummer Night‟s Dream” (Distinguished
Performance nominee, Drama League Awards, 2008).
Ferguson currently resides in Los Angeles.
HOMETOWN .............. Missoula, MT
BIRTHDATE ............... October 22
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Cameron on ABC’s “Modern Family”
Born and raised in Kansas City, Eric Stonestreet grew up far from
the bright lights of Los Angeles. As a young man raising pigs, he never
would have imagined that he would end up an actor in Los Angeles. But
while at Kansas State University, studying to be a prison administrator, a
friend dared him to audition for the play “Prelude to a Kiss”. Stonestreet
was cast in the play (in the smallest role) and was, as they say, bitten by the
After graduating with a degree in Sociology, he moved to Chicago to study and perform theatre and improv, spending two years doing television commercials and studying with IO Chicago and The Second City before moving further west. While he continued doing commercial work, Stonestreet built an impressive resume of memorable characters on shows including “Dharma &
Greg,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Party of Five,” “Spin City,” “ER,” “The West Wing,” “American
Dad,” “Providence,” “Close to Home,” “Crossing Jordan” and “Bones.” His most notable character is
from his recurring turn as Ronnie Litre, the questionable documents tech on the original “CSI.”
Stonestreet was a series regular in the Fox pilot “13 Graves” and has most recently guest starred in “The
Mentalist,” “N.C.I.S.,” “Nip/Tuck” and “Pushing Daisies.”
On the big screen he played Sheldon, the hotel desk clerk, in Cameron Crowe‟s “Almost
Famous,” and in 2003 he starred in IFC‟S cult classic “Girls Will Be Girls”, which was an official
selection to the Sundance Film Festival.
Over his 13 year career, Stonestreet is most proud of the friends he's made along the way and thankful for the support and encouragement he‟s had from his mother and father. He considers himself
“just a guy from Kansas who is fortunate enough to have opportunities to be on TV”
In his spare time he enjoys playing the drums, taking pictures, driving and nature. He shares his success and Valley Village, CA home with his best friend and right hand man, Coleman Hawkins, his dog.
HOMETOWN .............. Kansas City, KS
BIRTHDATE ............... September 9
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Phil on ABC’s “Modern Family”
Through his ability to effortlessly play roles ranging from classical
Shakespearean to contemporary film, Ty Burrell is quickly establishing
himself as one of the most versatile actors of our time, taking on
challenging roles and carving out a diverse career in movies, television and
In film Burrell recently completed shooting “Fair Game,” opposite
Sean Penn for Doug Liman. He is scheduled to start shooting “Morning
Glory,” opposite Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton. He played Dr. Samson in Universal's ”The Incredible Hulk,” with Edward Norton and Liv Tyler, and was in “National Treasure
2,” opposite Nicolas Cage. Burrell starred opposite Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr. in Steven Shainberg's film “Fur,” about the life of Diane Arbus. He was also seen in Finn Taylor's romantic comedy “The Darwin Awards.”
Other film credits include Nicole Holofcener's “Friends with Money,” opposite Catherine Keener,
Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston; David Jacobson's “Down in the Valley,” opposite Edward
Norton and Evan Rachel Wood; the Weitz Brothers' film, “In Good Company,” Ridley Scott's “Black
Hawk Down,” “Dawn of the Dead” (Cannes Film Festival) and Ivan Reitman's “Evolution.”
Burrell recently starred to great reviews in the world premiere of Caryl Churchill's play, “Drunk
Enough to Say I Love You,” at the Royal Court Theatre in London and directed by James MacDonald. His extensive Broadway and Off-Broadway theater credits include starring in the highly acclaimed Signature Theater Off-Broadway production of “Burn This,” opposite Edward Norton, Catherine Keener and Dallas Roberts; starring as Lord Buckingham in the Public Theater's production of “Richard III,” with
Peter Dinklage and directed by Peter DuBois; and starring in Paul Weitz's “Show People,” opposite Debra
Monk and Judy Greer and directed by Peter Askin at Second Stage Theater.
On television Burrell starred in the FOX sitcom, “Back to You,” opposite Kelsey Grammer and
Patricia Heaton. He also recently starred in the half-hour CBS sitcom “Out of Practice,” with Stockard
Channing and Henry Winkler, and has been recurring on the FX series “Damages.”
Burrell resides in New York City and Salt Lake City with his wife.
HOMETOWN .............. Ashland, OR
BIRTHDATE ............... August 22
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Claire on ABC’s “Modern Family”
Julie Bowen was raised in Baltimore, MD, where she caught the
acting bug as a child while putting on plays with her two sisters in their
backyard. She attended Brown University, where she starred in “Guys and
Dolls,” “Stage Door” and “Lemon Sky.” While earning a degree in Italian
Renaissance studies, she also spent a year in Florence, Italy, and became
fluent in Italian.
During her senior year at Brown, Bowen landed the lead role in an
independent film entitled “Five Spot Jewel,” and was featured in actor-
director Ed Burns‟ debut film, “No Visible Bruises.” She guest-starred on the dramatic series “Class of
„96,” then moved to Los Angeles where, within weeks, she landed the lead in the Showtime drama “Runaway Daughters,” directed by Joe Dante.
Bowen was recently seen in a guest star arc on the darkly-comedic Showtime series “Weeds” as
Lisa Ferris, a cheese shop owner who seduces a younger man, and she will soon be seen in “Crazy on the
Outside,” a feature starring and directed by Tim Allen.
Bowen spent two seasons on ABC‟s critically-acclaimed “Boston Legal” as attorney Denise
Bauer. She plays the recurring role of Matthew Fox‟s wife on the hit ABC series “Lost” and, for three
seasons, played Carol Vessey, the dream girl of former classmate-turned-lawyer Ed Stevens on the charming NBC series, “Ed.”
On the big screen she starred as Adam Sandler‟s love interest in the comedy “Happy Gilmore” and appeared with Michael Keaton in ”Multiplicity.” She also starred in “An American Werewolf in
Paris,” performed with Lynn Redgrave in the independent romantic comedy “Venus & Mars,” and starred
opposite Tim Allen in “Joe Somebody.”
In the advertising world, Bowen has been both the face of Neutrogena and the voice of Pampers. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three sons. When she‟s not working, she enjoys hiking,
reading and tutoring high school students.
HOMETOWN .............. Baltimore, MD
BIRTHDATE ............... March 3
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Haley on ABC’s “Modern Family”
Sarah Hyland is a Native New Yorker, born to actors Edward
James Hyland and Melissa Canaday. Trained in all areas of dance from the
age of three and vocally trained since she was seven, Hyland is a true triple
threat. She has been working in film, TV series, soaps and commercials
since she was four years old.
Hyland‟s first film was Howard Stern‟s “Private Parts.” At the age
of eight she landed the role of Molly in ABC‟s “Annie,” and Young Audrey
in “The Audrey Hepburn Story.” After filming “Annie,” she landed the role
of Jess Pistone on “Falcone.” On stage she starred as Annie in “Annie” at Papermill Playhouse, and then
went on to do a series of plays and musicals Off-Broadway and regionally – “Bad Girls,” “A Little
Princess” and “Dark Park of the Forest” to name a few. She‟s guest starred on episodes of “Touched by
an Angel,” “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU.”
While attending the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City, Hyland created the role of Jackie Bouvier in “Grey Gardens” at Playwrights Horizons and moved with the production to make her Broadway Debut. Her most recent work includes the recurring role of Maddie Healy (Brooke Shields‟ daughter) on “Lipstick Jungle” and a tour-de-force guest starring role on “Law & Order: SVU.”
HOMETOWN .............. New York, NY
BIRTHDATE ............... November 24
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Manny on ABC’s “Modern Family”
Rico Rodriguez was born in College Station, Texas, and from birth
through his young boyhood was extremely shy. Little did he know how
drastically his life would change.
In 2005, at the age of six, Rico made the move from Texas to Los
Angeles, California with his mom and sister to support his sister‟s dream of
becoming an actress. After one year of watching his sister having fun and
success, Rico enrolled in acting classes and soon started making a name for
Rico booked his first role in the video “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Next came the role of
Chanchito in the film “Epic Movie,” a super fun role as the kid janitor in the soon to be released “Opposite Day,” and another great part -- including flying cake -- in the upcoming “The No-Sit List.” His
Television credits include co-starring as Young Guillermo in “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Cory in the
House,” “ER,” “‟Til Death,” “iCarly,” “Nip / Tuck,” “Surviving Suburbia” and “NCIS.” He has also has
been seen in commercials for Roundtable Pizza, Time Warner Cable, Dodge, Walmart, BlueCross, Chrysler and AT&T.
Rico is grateful to be living his dream and has a very bright future.
HOMETOWN .............. College Station, TX
BIRTHDATE ............... July 31
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Whare Flat Folk Festival facts for kids
Whare Flat Folk Festival is a music festival held annually over four days each New Year at Waiora Scout Camp in Whare Flat, located in the Silver Stream valley some 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of the city centre of Dunedin in the South Island of New Zealand. It has been held each year since 1975 and usually attracts international musical talent. In addition to professional acts, the Festival offers opportunities for attendees to improve their music and dance skills at workshops, join in with others at late-night sessions, or perform at open mic shows. For the purposes of the Festival, "folk" music is defined broadly to include any acoustic music; the programme regularly includes a two-hour slot of blues on one afternoon. Whare Flat Folk Festival is run entirely by volunteers.
The Festival began its life in 1975 as the Whare Flat Folk Camp, a small gathering of local musicians meeting to play music together over a weekend. Thereafter it expanded rapidly; in 1989, for the only time in its history, it was not held at Waiora as organisers relocated to Orokonui north of Dunedin in an attempt to stem the growth of the event, which was creating security risks at the regular New Year's Eve cèilidh dance.
Since the 1990s the Festival has grown steadily, with attendance numbers near 700 in 2017 and approaching 1000 in 2020. In addition to local performers such as Nadia Reid, the Festival has featured international guests as varied as Eric Bogle, Patsy Seddon, and Women in Docs.
In January 2000, the fords providing access to Waiora Scout Camp were flooded by heavy rain, trapping festival-goers within the site for an extra day. The same happened again in January 2021; all those trapped were safely evacuated.
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Sri Lanka’s Presidential hopeful Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Tuesday said that if elected, he would not honour the country’s commitments to the UN Human Rights Council on post-war accountability and reconciliation.
“We will always work with the United Nations, but I can’t recognise what they [UN] have signed with past governments,” he told a press conference at the plush Shangri-La Hotel here. It was his first media interaction since being declared candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (People’s Party, or SLPP) for the November 16 presidential election.
The 70-year-old contestant, who has drawn wide support from professionals and others seeking a “strong leader”, took questions alongside his brother and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who leads the SLPP. Mr. Gotabaya’s candidacy has caused concern among critics of the Rajapaksa-era — a decade marked by an authoritarian slant.
On the question of war-time accountability, Mr. Gotabaya said Sri Lanka ought to look ahead without hanging on to “old allegations”, as he questioned the credibility of reports by “foreign investigators”. A powerful Defence Secretary during the war, Mr. Gotabaya is accused of violating human rights. He has denied the charges.
“You’re talking about the past all the time, let’s talk about the future. I am trying to become the President of a future Sri Lanka,” he told the media. Asked if it was possible to move ahead without addressing the past, Mr. Gotabaya said: “Sure, we can move on,” emphasising the need for education, jobs and development for war-affected people.
Queried on Tamils who surrendered to the Army during and after the war, whose whereabouts remain unknown to their families till date, the former Defence Secretary said that 13,784 people had been rehabilitated, reintegrated and given employment.
Families of those who surrendered to the military are agitating relentlessly in the north and east, because their relatives are still missing.
Making a distinction between “missing persons” and people who “surrendered”, Mr. Gotabaya said that over 4,000 military men were also missing. Pointing to the “intensity” of the civil war, he said there were instances where the bodies of the dead could not be retrieved and that they had been termed “missing”.
In the decade since the war ended, some families have maintained that many who surrendered to the army never returned. “That’s only an allegation,” he said.
There were no cases of families providing names of the missing persons and the date of their surrendering, he claimed, although a presidential commission headed by a retired High Court judge — set up in 2013 by then president Mahinda Rajapaksa — had received thousands of petitions with those precise details.
Many of them also subsequently petitioned the Office on Missing Persons set up by the current government as part of the United Nations resolution it co-sponsored in 2015.
Speaking of a global shift in focus towards Asia, Mr. Gotabaya pledged to build a knowledge-based economy that would be driven by technology.
Further, on his foreign policy vision, he said if elected his government would remain “neutral” and stay out of “regional power struggles”, alluding the geo-political contest between India and China.


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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Windsor Live Music: The Rest of March and April Schedule!
Here are the rest of the shows in March, and the shows coming up in April.
March 27th - Open Mic (Slam Fundraiser)
28 - Leighton Bain (Toronto/Windsor) wsg Michou & Charles Benn
29 - Ron Leary 5-Piece wsg Dean's Dragon (Dean Drouillard) & Adam Warner (Toronto)
31 - Open Mic Surgery with Tara Watts
1 - The Perpetrators (Winnipeg) wsg Dan Keeler & Lodown
Also: from 4pm-6pm the TSAR Silkscreening Un-conference will be taking place...
3 - Spiral Beach (Toronto) wsg TBA
4 - Smash The Glass Show!! Elbow Beach Surf Club (Guelph) wsg Arrows (Guelph) & Hotkid (Cambridge)
5 - Infighter (Toronto) wsg The Framework (Toronto) & The Vicious Guns (Toronto)
7 - Open Mic Surgery with Tara Watts
8 - Windsor Slam
10 - Mahogany Frog (Winnipeg) wsg Not_digital
12 - Hilotrons (Ottawa) wsg TBA
14 - Open Mic Surgery with Tara Watts
17 - Grand Theft Bus (Fredericton, NB) wsg TBA
18 - Pough Boy (Windsor)
21 - Open Mic Surgery with Tara Watts
22 - Super Fun Film Society (Free-For-All Video Pile-up *EVERYONE WELCOME TO BRING VIDEO UNDER 10 MINUTES)
25 - Malcolm Bauld (Montreal) wsg Horses (Toronto) & Orphan Choir
26 - Helsinki Go wsg Square Root of Margaret (Chatham)
28 - Open Mic Surgery with Tara Watts
29 - Radio Free Tuesdays with CJAM
30 - Museum Pieces (Halifax) wsg TBA (likely Riverfront Ensemble)
Tom Co-hosted The Craig Norris Hour for CBC Radio 3 today!!
Hey Windsorites...we're on the map!
I was honoured to co-host the Craig Norris Hour web show on cbcradio3.com
In fact, if you take a look at the website, you'll see the post with the elephants at the Odette Sculpture Garden.
It was on Thursday from noon until 3pm.
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Saturday, March 22, 2008
Windsor Live Music: Golden Hands Added to tonight's show!
The Golden Hands Before God have played with The High Strung before, which is why they were the natural choice to play with them again, but...
With their show at The Room, which I knew was coming up, I tried to get The Hung Jury to play, and that was a no go...
And then I decided to use my brain.
The Golden Hands boys will compliment the show, regardless of their other shows during the week/month and I figured, if they could do it, we would try to create the best show possible.
So, not only are you getting my favourite band in Detroit, you're getting my favourite band in Windsor too.
To quote Samuel L. Jackson in Jurassic Park, "Hold on to your butts."
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Want some Holy Fuck news?
Our good pal, Mr. Brian Borcherdt was just at SXSW with his boys.
They were at the most surreal party of the event...the Rachel Ray afterparty jam, where The Stills, among others played to an impressed crowd of listeners.
Subsequently, it was overheard that Lou Reed, of the prolific Velvet Underground said that Holy Fuck was his favourite band of the festival, and is currently his favourite band!
Holy F*!%#! That's no small accomplishment!
Read the Radio 3 article here.
Anyway, the gorilla vs bear blog has finally gotten onto the bandwagon and has a sweet link that you should check out. There's a link to a site that recirded an entire live set that you can download for free! Hello!
Go get it here.
Or click on the Awesomelink.
Windsor Live Music: Phog: Thursday to Saturday
It'll be gone in a flash!This three day supply of entertainment is really too much.
It feels like a little bit of P.A. Fest, on a slightly smaller scale...
Andrew Penner of Sunparlour Players
Thursday night we have Sunparlour Players for gawd's sake! They are playing with Al Penner and Greg Cox, who are phenomenally gifted guitar geniuses who are supposedly playing some kind of dirty blues. I cannot wait to see this!
Citywide Vaccum: all in white.
Friday night is too much. Shotgun Jimmie, who has been here in his band with Julie Doiron (Shotgun and Jaybird) and playing solo with Construction and Destruction, is one of my favourite solo/singer/songwriters. He is fun, funny, and humble in a way that makes you laugh WITH him at some of his lyrics. He was simply in the area, and wanted to play with whoever was on the bill already. Who's he playing with?
Shotgun Jimmie shooting an arrow.
Well, Square Root of Margaret (Chatham) for starters and Citywide Vacuum! This may be the nuttiest collection of musicians I've ever seen. They are fun, wacky, and marvelous in their own ways. They also will have the most extravagant set-ups and take-downs ever. Ever.
Square Root of Margaret "projecting" mind-altering tunes.
The High Strung
And Saturday. Holy sweet hell.
The High Strung from Detroit return.
Let me put this into perspective.
They might be the best band I've ever booked. They are so charged, and energetic, it is nuts.
The music, high-end, pure rock and roll with bits of The Kinks, Guided By Voices, upbeat Beatles, mixed with some 70's rock guitar solos here and there. They are simply stunning, and if I was to recommend a band to see all month, it is The High Strung. They don't come to Windsor very often...usually once per year, twice at best.
Seriously, come see the best-kept musical secret in Detroit before they get too huge to play Phog.
3 photos Above: The High Strung in various stages of play.
I had to include this drawing of Shotgun Jimmie done by Chad VanGaalen.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Windsor Live Music: Ain't Patrick's Day Monday at Phog
We have an extremely full bill for Ain't Patrick's Day instead of Open Mic Night.
However, Tara Watts will be playing the evening!
The band I could not say not to was The D'Ubervilles (Oshawa) after having heard their samples on their myspace, and having watched them on a sweet indie music video podcast.
The D'Urbervilles are bringing a band called Fox Jaws (Barrie) whose samples sounded wicked.
Also, one of our stand-out open mic performers (Cory) who does a unique "tapping" style of guitar playing mixed with traditional playing, HAS A BAND version of this stuff.
The band is simply called ".D"
They will likely be playing second in the evening...which will be at ?:?? o'clock.
So get there before too late.
Since there are 4 performers, things will likely start earlier than usual.
I'm pretty fired up for this one.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Windsor Live Music: Flashbulb (Chicago) w/ Perilelle, Furs, and Kero March 23rd (A SUNDAY!)
The Flashbulb (www.myspace.com/bennjordan) blends drum & bass rhythms with classical guitar methods to create sounds comparable to Aphex Twin meets Atari rocker!! He runs the label Aphabasic out of Chicago which features artists such as Richard Devine and Wisp and is currently touring to promote his new album Soundtrack to a Vacant Life -- here's a partial review: "The guy's likely bipolar, and it shows - lush full ideas progressing to a different sort of rational."
He moves in both independent and commercial circles -- his music is featured in advertisements for Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty (which was nominated at Cannes for best commercial campaign)and he was just featured in an article for Canada's National Post about pirating music: http://www.slicethepie.com
In 2005 he toured with Dillinger Escape Plan and has been recently collaborating with Ben Weinman from the group on various creative projects to diversify his sound and audience.
Performing live with local electronica heavyweights Kero, Furs and Perilelle, The Flashbulb appears with a multilayered cake of electronica & rock.
Windsor Live Music: Lindy (Toronto) wsg Wax Mannequin (Hamilton) playing Saturday March 15th
This show will be well attended because these two are monsters in their own right...
Lindy hasn't been here for a while, and I have a feeling that since he's been married, he's going to bring even more exaltation to the building.
Wax Mannequin is tough to describe, but I look to use the descriptive, "intense". He always blows my frontal cortex, giving me a freshly-blown nose feeling. He goes all-out.
The show will be crawling with libertarians, who have found capitalist love in the melodies of Lindy. I look forward to seeing them again, as they are a fun group, and I haven't seen them for a while.
PS - Lindy (or as some of my customers call him, Thor McCartney) likes to give hugs, and he's a giant, but don't be scared, he's a "friendly".
Thursday, March 06, 2008
The Super Fun Film Society begins at Phog!!!
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Windsor Live Music: Said The Whale (Vancouver) w/ Hollerado (Montreal) and Yellow Wood playing Phog Tuesday March 4th
This shirt kicks ass
This shirt was given to me by Melanie.
She is an amazing t-shirt designer, with an affinity toward buttons...
If you're a total idiot, it is the front of Phog with the full moon in the background, and it is done so meticulously that it blew my mind when I received it, and it blows my mind every time I look at it.
This was apparently an apology gift for having never participated in the T-Shirt Art Shows I curated in passed years.
I hope this means that she's going to make stuff for the upcoming show in June.
At least I'll have a souvenir when this ride ends.


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Pregnancy is going to be a phase of life where there are a lot of questions. You are pregnant and during your medical appointments, you have been given many dietary recommendations. But you are lost on what food is allowed or not recommended. In order to avoid causing your baby disease, it is very good to follow various feeding recommendations. Can we eat black tautogue when pregnant? It can depend on how it is cooked generally. This way we will discover with you if you can eat black tautogue when pregnant, in raw, smoked, steamed, frozen or cooked form.
How can you eat black tautogue while pregnant without risk?
Can we eat black tautogue raw when pregnant?
Raw fish is not allowed during pregnancy without exception. Eat black tautogue when pregnant, will not be recommended during pregnancy. Raw fish might contain bacteria such as listeriosis or toxoplasmosis. Listeriosis (bacteria) and toxoplasmosis (parasites) are foodborne illnesses. They can be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy or childbirth. If the fish is not cooked, then the bacteria is not killed. It can spread and be transmitted to your child. Therefore, to avoid worries, do not eat black tautogue raw. In this category, this includes all sushi, sashimi, tartars, carpaccio, ceviche, gravlax salmon…
Can we eat black tautogue smoked when we are pregnant?
The answer is precisely the same as for raw fish, it is not advised to eat black tautogue smoked while pregnant. Smoked fish might have precisely the same bacteria as raw fish. Foodborne illnesses will include listeriosis and toxoplasmosis infection.
Can we eat black tautogue steamed when pregnant ?
Steam cooking generally exceeds 158°F/70°C, which is advised for black tautogue steam cooking. Therefore you will be able to safely eat black tautogue steamed when pregnant .
Can we eat black tautogue frozen while pregnant?
The frozen fish will be able to be eaten by the pregnant woman. You will need to make sure that the cold chain has been respected. In the event that you freeze black tautogue at home, then you will be able to eat it when you are pregnant. Make sure that the temperature of the freezer is well under -0.4°F/-18°C.
Can we eat black tautogue cooked during pregnancy?
When you eat black tautogue while pregnant, you are completely safe. Any cooking method above 158°F/70°C allows you to destroy bacteria that might be present in fish. As well as your fish being cooked in papillote, in the oven, in the frying pan, it will be safe to eat.
What measures will there be to avoid becoming infected by eating black tautogue when pregnant?
Food hygiene rule during pregnancy
It is advised not to eat fish more than 2 times a week. It is very good to vary the species and supply locations. It is relatively preferable to limit the consumption of the following fish: sea bream, skate, halibut, tuna, carp, sea bass, monkfish, bonito, and eel. It is suggested to avoid eating of swordfish, marlin, siki, shark and lamprey.
Listeriosis is an infection transmitted by a resistant bacteria located in soil, vegetation and water. To protect yourself, you shouldn’t eat risky foods, and follow certain rules during food preparation and handling. The infection can then be transmitted to the baby, which could lead to premature delivery or miscarriage. High risk products are raw milk or products made from raw milk (raw milk cheeses), soft cheeses (brie, camembert,…), delicatessen products, rillettes and pâtés, foie gras, smoked or raw fish and seafood products (so not raw or smoked white tuna), raw or undercooked meat, cooked dishes that have been in the fridge for too long,…Listeria is a bacterium killed by pasteurization and cooking. To protect yourself from listeriosis, cook your food sufficiently and do not eat risky foods.
Toxoplasmosis is a disease, linked to a parasite located in soil and meat. Toxoplasmosis will sometimes also be transmitted by cats and their poop. Many women have been contaminated with toxoplasmosis and have developed antibodies. But, some women don’t have these antibodies and as a result will have to follow some food hygiene rules during their pregnancy. Human contamination can happen in three ways, either by eating undercooked meat or fish, or by eating food contaminated (raw vegetables) with cat poop. Here are some suggestions to avoid being infected with toxoplasmosis when you are pregnant. Wash your hands very often, especially if you have prepared raw meat, earth or raw vegetables. Do not rub your eyes while touching raw meat. Eat well-cooked meat and fish and wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.
At last, it is possible to eat black tautogue while pregnant but in some forms. You can explore for a food in our search bar for pregnant women.


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Travelers were once put off by the vast distances required to see Western Australia, but with direct flights from London to Perth, don’t go boarding a plane direct to the east coast, stay a while to see Perth and its surrounding attractions.
If you’ve only got a short time, here are some excellent day trips to see Perth’s surrounds.
Around 100mi (160km) north of Perth, Nambung National Park is a great mini-road trip destination as part of the bigger Indian Ocean Drive. The Pinnacles are an otherworldly landscape littered with tombstone-like limestone formations stretching into the distance. Surrounding The Pinnacles, pure white sand dunes glimmer like misplaced icebergs and, if you visit in the evening, the spectacular sunsets of the west coast turn the landscape into a sea of reds, orange and yellow. While striking rock formations can be found throughout Australia, The Pinnacles feel wholly unique, their eerie forms more Martian monument than national wonder.
The wilderness of Wedge Island Nature Reserve lies just off the coast and can be reached by swimming or walking at low tide. It’s a popular holiday spot for lovers of fishing, snorkeling, and 4WDriving, and is lined with beach shacks. If you do venture out to Wedge Island, be prepared to rough it, there is no electricity or running water, but a number of beachside shacks are available to rent.
On the nearby mainland, visitors enjoy the sand dunes and tracks and having a 4WD vehicle is essential. It’s also a great spot for sand boarding and surfing.
Drive east from Perth, 60mi (96.5km) inland to York. Well known for its heritage buildings, visiting the town is a journey into Australia’s meticulously preserved past. If you don’t have a hire car, coaches, operated by Transwa, depart from East Perth Station each day.
On the return journey, camp by the shores of Lake Leschenaultia just outside of Mundaring, before stopping at John Forrest National Park, home to the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail. Cycle or hike the 36mi (59km) trail in full or stages, a highlight being a trip through the Swan View Tunnel. If you need an excuse to spend another night among the Jarrah trees of the Perth Hills, Beelu National Park is well worth a visit for its hiking trails, campsites and mountain biking tracks.
A three-hour drive south from Perth, Margaret River wine region is great for surfing, beautiful beaches, and rolling farmland, as well as award-winning wineries. You might want to stay overnight to see it all and so, on the way down, be sure to check out the seaside towns of Bunbury and Busselton, the beaches of Dunsborough and Yallingup, or the vibrant esplanade of Rockingham.
Margaret River is home to dozens of wineries, breweries, artisan shops and farms. Be sure to visit the award-winning Colonial Brewery, just out of town. Closer to town, numerous events and festivals are held throughout the year, ranging from pop-up food tents to wine tastings. The world-famous Gourmet Escape is held every year in November, hosting the world’s finest culinary producers and chefs. The staple Margaret River Farmers’ Market satisfies stomachs and noses, while live music is held in dozens of venues throughout the year, culminating in the Western Australian Circus Festival, held every January.
Just south of Perth, Fremantle’s cafe and restaurant scene
Rottnest Island lies 11mi (17km) offshore of Fremantle and is home to sea lions, seals and the adorable quokka. Accessible via ferry, there is also an annual Rottnest Channel Swim to the island from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach. Rent a bicycle to explore the island, as only the only motorized vehicles allowed are for emergencies. Relax on the dunes of Pinky Beach, or seek quieter sands in Salmon Bay or Henrietta Rocks. There are plenty of lookouts and trails, along with a historical lighthouse and scattered remnants of WW2-era gun batteries.
The Swan River is popular for kitesurfing, paddle-boarding, and canoeing, and with several cafes and restaurants scattered along its banks, It’s a great destination for a lovely, lazy afternoon.
If you tire of the river and beaches, the GDC Observatory, an hour’s drive north of the city, takes advantage of Australia’s clear skies, making for a fascinating experience.
Check out Mundaring Weir Dam (an hour east of the city) and Walyunga National Park (18mi/30km northeast of Perth), for forest camping and rewarding hikes with views across the Avon Valley. The Swan River also runs through the park, and a number of rapids, pools and wider stretches of water perfect for canoeing, kayaking or swimming.
Perth is home to a number of centrally located hostels, try City Perth Backpackers or The Hive, ideally located close to the lively inner city suburb of Northbridge, a popular hotspot for food, drink and vibrant nightlife. For those working in the city, rooms and apartments can be affordable, but be prepared to house share if you’re on a budget. Transport in and out of Perth is cheaper if you use a Transperth SmartRider card, especially if you are likely to be staying for a while.
Having access to a car will open up a vast array of destinations and sites that otherwise may be beyond the reach of public transport. Car hire is available at Perth International Airport, as well as a throughout the city. Perth is a sprawling city and distances can be deceiving, but the simple and convenient transport system makes it fairly simple to get around.
Forget Australia's east coast, head west. With flights flying direct from London to Perth, here's what you need to know before you go.
Jo Stewart tells us about eight standout Outback pubs worth visiting around Australia.


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I think this is an appropriate transition from Georgann’s Lifted Spirits segment – From McClintock White Whiskey to Red Bull and Hennessy – a…unique combination at the heart of Jenny Lewis’ lead single from her new album “On The Line.” While I am no stranger to strange drinks on strange nights just to keep the party going, I’d much rather share with you a wine that came to mind as I spun this album again and again and again over this past weekend.
The Music – Jenny Lewis – On The Line
The Wine – Cowhorn Viognier 2017, Applegate Valley, Oregon
Let’s dive in!
Listening to Jenny Lewis can be many things – playful, joyous, triumphant, silly, nostalgic, melancholic, invigorating – but one thing always rings true. It’s fucking fun! Sorry for swearing, but it just is. It’s sex, drugs, and rock & roll with a little more class.
From the moment the album’s first single Red Bull & Hennessy was released in January, I knew this album was going to be a special one, and I was not let down. Across 11 songs she brings the California sound that’s been a part of her music since the very beginning, and delivers some of her very best songwriting to date.
She balances her appetite for physical, hedonistic, intellectual, and emotional fulfillment with such poise and perspective it seems almost effortless, and in the hands of a lesser storyteller, could come off as ambivalence. Anyway, I could heap praise on this record all day but it’d be better if you listened, drank the wine, then stopped by and talked with me about it. It’ll most likely be playing here as it is!
Red Bull and Hennessy – this song is meant to be played loud and. It seriously bangs. And, while I cannot personally attest to the feeling of being wired on Red Bull and Hennessy, I have tried enough wild concoctions to stimulate and confuse my body to understand the feeling of this song. It’s raw and powerful.
On The Line – “Before you let her under your sweater tonight, listen to my heart beating on the line.” Love that chorus. It’s an anthem for a subject that has many anthems (lost love) but still comes across as fresh and relevant in an age where making a phone call and hearing someone’s voice, let alone their heartbeat, is mostly a thing of the past. It’s a song about listening, so listen.
The “Little White Dove” Wine
Cowhorn Viognier is wine that seems to have wisdom. It’s got a story that slowly starts to reveal itself on your tongue and continues as it moves across your palate. It’s rich and suggests decadence but doesn’t cross the line. It’s playful and downright joyful, but it has a serious side. Most importantly, it’s got bite – a sharp line of acidity that keeps the whole thing in order. Pure pleasure with the depth and dimension to make you contemplate…whatever.


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Dr. Paul Thuluvath leads a team of gastroenterology specialists in Baltimore, Maryland, who help patients find the best treatment options for digestive diseases and liver conditions.
Mercy doctors offer a breakthrough treatment for hepatitis C that cures most patients and saves lives. Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus and can lead to permanent liver damage if untreated.
The Vascular Center at Mercy provides vascular surgeons who treat conditions including aneurysm, stroke, swelling of the legs and vein blockages.
Mercy offers emergency care on the Downtown Baltimore campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (410-332-9477) with access to a trained emergency medicine team, diagnostic services and consultations with specialists.
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The top rated orthopedic surgeons at Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, offer innovative joint, hip and knee preservation, replacement and treatment options for conditions, including avascular necrosis, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, AC ligament tears, MCL and ACL ligament tears, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow. Doctors at Orthopedics and Joint Replacement were among the first in the region performing MAKOplasty® partial knee resurfacing, minimally invasive knee replacement and anterior approach hip replacement. Mercy Medical Center is proud to have been named a Best National Hospital in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.
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James Rodriguez is expected to team up with his brother-in-law David Ospina at Napoli.
The Real Madrid man, who has been on loan at Bayern Munich for the last two seasons and linked with a very unlikely move to Arsenal, is expected to seal a move to Napoli on a five-year-contract next week. The deal is described as ‘practically closed’ and will earn €8m-a-season (€153kpw).
Arsenal confirmed that David Opsina had signed for Napoli on a permanent basis this week.
They wrote, “David joined us from Nice in 2014 after six seasons in Ligue 1, and made 70 appearances during his time with us. He was our goalkeeper in the 2017 Emirates FA Cup final win over Chelsea, and was also in the squad for the 2015 FA Cup final victory over Aston Villa.
“With 98 international appearances, David is the most capped goalkeeper in Colombia’s history and also represented his country at two World Cups – in 2014 and 2018.
“We would like to thank David for his contribution to the club and everyone at Arsenal wishes him the best for his future.
“The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.”
Napoli had an obligation to buy David Ospina in last season’s loan agreement but they benched him just short of the set appearance mark and then set about dicking around over his price trying to get him or £2m.
In the end, it is believed they paid £3.1m for him.
Arsenal paid £3.6m to sign him from Nice in 2014.


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Distance 11.8 km bike-hike, height gain 274 m, moderate
A long hike or easy bike to an ice cave in the steep cliffs of Canyon Creek.
Start: Hwy. 66 (Elbow Falls trail). Turn north onto Canyon Creek Road and drive 650 m to Ings Mine parking lot on the right side just before the gate.
Difficulty: An easy walk (or bike) along a gravel road, followed by a short stint up a rough rocky trail to Canyon Creek Ice Cave.
Note: Ice caves change over time, depending on the climate. The skating rink floor is still there in the main cavern, cold drafts and ceiling drips putting down layers of ice over a mosaic of candy wrappers and a Pepsi bottle. Farther in, the once simple boulder climb into the ongoing tunnel has been blocked by a wall of ice for the last 20 years.
Please refer to the trail description in the guidebook, especially for unofficial, off-trail hikes.
Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Volume 2 Trail #18
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Shell, Volvo Form LNG Collaboration
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Royal Dutch Shell plc and Volvo Trucks entered into a joint agreement to develop liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel option for heavy-duty truck operators. According to Shell, natural gas has an excellent future in the transport energy mix, alongside developments in areas such as greater fuel efficiency, biofuels, hydrogen and electric mobility.
Shell -- the operator of approximately 44,000 convenience stores and gas stations worldwide -- and Volvo are working together in several areas where they complement one another, including technical, commercial and regulatory developments in LNG.
The non-exclusive agreement only focuses on North America and Europe.
"For heavy-duty truck operators, especially those looking to invest in a new fleet, LNG can be a cost-competitive fuel choice compared to conventional diesel," said Lauran Wetemans, general manager for downstream LNG at Shell. "By collaborating with Volvo, and with our in-depth knowledge of LNG and commercial fuels, we are well placed to bring LNG fuel another step closer to our customers."
Netherlands-based Royal Dutch Shell plc has produced and shipped LNG for several decades. As CSNews Online reported, the oil company also recently announced it would invest in two small-scale liquefaction units that will form the basis of two new LNG transport corridors in the Great Lakes and Gulf Coast regions in North America.
Volvo Trucks is a division of Goteborg, Sweden-based AB Volvo.