Saina Nehwal cruises to the semi-finals and Leander Paes-Sania Mirza pair advance to the second round
Olympics India Round-up: Saina first Indian shuttler in semis, Paes-Sania advance
By Indo-Asian News Service
Thu, Aug 02, 2012 20:44:16 GMT
The Hyderabadi sensation Saina Nehwal scripted history by beating former world number one Tine Baun in a competitively fought quarter-final match. Saina becomes the first Indian shuttler to reach the semi-finals of Olympics.
Champion shuttler Saina Nehwal rewrote history by becoming the first Indian to cruise into the Olympics badminton semi-final while the crack mixed doubles tennis combination of Leander Paes and Sania Mirza stormed into the quarter finals at the London Games here Thursday.
The 22-year-old fourth seeded Saina warmed the hearts of her fans with a 21-15, 22-20 win over fifth-seed former World No.1 Dane Tine Baun at the Wembley Arena, before Leander-Sania blazed past the formidable Serbian pair of Nenad Zimonjic and Ana Ivanovic, 6-2, 6-4 on the iconic Wimbledon Grass Court.
Inspired by Saina's performance, her compatriot shuttler Parupalli Kashyap played his heart out against top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia but in the end lost the men's singles quarter final 19-21 and 11-21 after a 47-minute fight.
The unheralded Kashyap, who has impressed many with his great run in the competition, led his fancied opponent for most part of the opening game but ultimately submitted to the Malaysian's vast experience. Up 1-0, Wei took the second game and match comfortably.
However, before Saina took to the court, India's date with the Olympics began with a double heartbreak Thursday as highly-rated double trap marksman Ronjan Singh Sodhi failed to make the final while pugilist Jai Bhagwan fell by the wayside in the pre-quarterfinals.
World No.5 Saina took only 39 minutes to pack off the 33-year-old veteran Baun, a two-time winner of the All England championship, and come closer to a medal.
The Indian took off in excellent form with her cross-court and traditional sliced smashes against the error-prone Baun, who found her serve under constant pressure. Saina won the opening game on her fourth game point.
A determined Baun put up a much better show in the close second game which saw an exciting see-saw battle. Initially Baun opened up a 10-7 advantage but Saina clawed back winning six consecutive points to take the lead (13-10).
The fifth seeded Dane suddenly found spring in her legs when it appeared that Saina would ease through. Baun first levelled the score at 15-15 and then went ahead 18-15.
In no time, Baun reached game point (20-17). But the 22-year-old Indian was in her elements and rallied back saving three game points and drew level at 20-all.
Within a couple of minutes, Gopichand jumped up from his seat as Saina clenched her fist, indicating her triumph at the quarterfinal stage.
Saina would now face reigning World Champion and top seed Wang Yihan for a place in the final. The Chinese has a one-sided 5-0 win loss record against the Indian, but Saina's superb form in the competition, where she is yet to lose a game, makes one positive about her chances.
And in the event of a loss, Saina would have the chance to feature in the bronze medal play-off and bring the country its first Olympic medal from the sport.
Up against the pair of former women's single number one Ivanovic and four grand slam mixed doubles title holder Zimonjic, Paes and Sania combined well, dominating the proceedings from the outset.
While Leander sent down his trademark incisive volleys and shots at the net, Sania's signature-tune power-packed forehands and down the line winners spelt doom for the Serbians.
In the opening set, the two teams traded breaks in the third and fourth games before the Indians broke their opponents in the fifth and seventh to close the set in only 26 minutes.
Keeping up the momentum, they broke the Serbians in the first game of the second set and then held serve to emerge winners.
In shooting, the 32-year-old Sodhi, considered a strong medal hope, misfired after a sound start to finish way down at the 11th spot of the qualification contest at the Royal Artillery Barracks.
The two-time World Cup champion had an excellent first round where he was the joint top scorer with 48.
However, he started dropping clays in the second and third rounds where he collected 44 and 42 points, respectively, to make an exit.
The disappointment at the ranges spilled over to the boxing arena. Jai Bhagwan was outpunched by his Kazakh opponent Gani Zhailauov 8-16, dashing medal hopes from the event.
Now all eyes in the ring will be on Beijing Games bronze winner Vijender Singh, who takes on diminutive but stout Terrel Gausha of US in a round of 16 clash late Thursday.
On Friday, Indian track and field competitors begin their hunt for an Olympic medal, as the showpiece discipline of the Games gets going. Experts are considering the two discus throwers - Vikas Gowda in men and Krishna Poonia in the women's competition - as India's best bet for medals.


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Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League (Real NRL) is looking to expand its under-19 competition in 2024.
The move would allow the Wyong Roos and The Entrance Tigers, who currently contest the Denton Engineering Cup, to field sides in that younger age group, too.
It comes after Central Coast Rugby League (CCRL), Newcastle Rugby League, Hunter Junior Rugby League (HJRL) and NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) negotiated terms to change the under-18 and under-19 formats across the region from next year.
In 2024, the Central Coast under-19 and Newcastle under-18.5 competitions will combine into a single structure.
And, to assist in having those players compete at a level to match their capability – as well as align with the draw, the Roos and Tigers will be invited to enter teams in an extended Real NRL under-19 set-up with the present local organisations.
Central Coast and Newcastle’s existing junior competitions are expected to continue as well, providing participants with a wider range of opponents, compared to what is available to them in the current format.
All parties will discuss player movement transfers and other rules over the coming months.
HJRL chairman Bob Dixon welcomed the outcome.
“This is a great example of the benefits of open dialog and collaboration between stakeholders to deliver an opportunity for our players to pursue their careers,” he said.
“We’ll continue to work closely together to further enhance competitions for the 17, 18 and 19 age groups.”
CCRL president Gerard Andrews echoed those sentiments.
“It provides the chance for current under-17s and continuing under-19s from both regions to partake in a competition with similar abilities resulting in both balance and sustainability,” he said.
Newcastle Rugby League GM Adam Devcich highlighted the positives.
“Player numbers and, as a result, team numbers in the under-18s and under-19s is an issue in all regions,” he said.
“So, to combine the Central Coast under-19s and the Newcastle under-18.5s and give Wyong and The Entrance the opportunity to play in the Real NRL under-19s, providing all youngsters at that age across both regions a chance to play the level that best suits them, is good for the game’s sustainability.”
Meanwhile, in senior Newcastle Rugby League news, coaching legend Rip Taylor has agreed to mentor the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs for the next three years, taking over the reins from Danny Linnane.
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I’ve been writing a lot and haven’t had as much time to read as I’d like, but at the top of my tbr is Jeannie Moon‘s Daring The Pilot. It’s no secret I love the fictional town of Marietta, Montana and Tule’s new Men of Marietta series has to be one of my favorites. I roped Jeannie Moon into sharing with us more about her new release in this series. Please join me in welcoming Jeannie to JaneBlog!
What happens when you cross a librarian and a romance novelist?
You get me and one of my books.
I love writing. Truly. Developing characters and stories is an incredibly good time. But I have this problem. Deep inside me is my other half.
MY librarian half is always waiting. And she researches topics to death.
I raised three children. My two oldest, my daughters, majored in hard sciences. Julie has her doctorate in Physical Therapy. Katie is a civil engineer. I know…they’re no joke. Needless to say, I love girls who love science, and Keely is not the first scientist I’ve written. But she’s the definitely the most intense. In order to make her true to life, I had to learn about geology. And geophysics. And volcanoes. And mountains.
I spent a ridiculous amount of time looking at US Geological Survey maps and reports about the mountains around Marietta. That’s where Keely was going to be working and studying for the next year, and I needed to know the age, the composition and how the mountains were formed. I also wanted to know if the area was seismically active…and guess what? Marietta sits right near Yellowstone and it turns out Montana is one of the most seismically active areas of the United States. That was the payoff.
All of this may seem dry, but as I built my character, I started to appreciate the area much the way Keely did. A born science girl, the only thing Keely wanted was to know more than she did the day before. Sometimes she took risks, but in the end, Keely never regrets getting one more piece of information.
This is part of why Jonah falls for her. He’s a straightforward guy. Smart and focused, he’s one of the best pilots around, but when it comes to Keely, her brains are the biggest turn on for him. He loves her curiosity. He loves how she thinks, and how she processes information. Sure, she’s pretty on the outside, but what finally gets to Jonah is how much her work matters to her. How much she’s given up for it. Her dedication and her smarts make for a perfect package in him mind.
I get questions sometimes about why I write the brainy heroine. No one wants to say it, but there’s an underlying question about whether smart and sexy go together. I can tell you, after writing teachers, nurses, engineers, psychologists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, artists, librarians, and yes, geophysicists, that sexy is a state of mind, and smart is very sexy.
In the end, what does all that research do? It helps me build realistic heroes and heroines who are smart, funny, and focused. It allows them to go beyond the confines of what I know into the realm of what I can learn. It gives them depth. It gives them a something to care about.
In turn, the readers care about them.
Look for Jeannie’s Daring The Pilot at these online retailers:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Kobo | Google | Amazon UK
Jeannie, thanks for a wonderful book in a great series! You’ve tempted me to do nothing all day but stay lost in the joy of reading. I do have a fun prize for you all! Leave a comment for Jeannie and you’ll be entered to win a Marietta Montana book girl prize – Books, gift car, tote bag, fun stuff and so much more! Contest ends Friday with winner announced Saturday.
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Awesome post! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thank you! I’m happy to be on Jane’s blog.
Happy Release Day, Jeannie.
Thank you! I hope you love the story.
Happy Release day! Looking forward to reading!
I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Love your books and science girls, Jeannie! Congratulations on your new release!
Thanks, Denise! I really love this story
Happy release day!
Thank you! It’s been fun!
Wow! I love the cover!
I know. I die every time.
Thanks for having me, Jane! I loved writing Keely and Jonah’s story. This series is proving to be a real crowd pleaser!
Happy Release Day Jeannie!! Keep writing those science girls!! I love reading your books and this one is no exception.
Thank you, Eileen! 🙂
I have fun doing it.
Happy Release Day to Jeannie. I’m loving the post and I need to read it badly 🙂 Just awesome post! Thanks for the giveaway!
I hope you love it!
Congratulations on your wonderful release. Thanks for this giveaway. Your books are captivating.
Thank you so much!
Hooray for smart heroines, after all you have your daughters as models.
I appreciate all the research that authors do to make their books accurate, interesting and appealing.
And who doesn’t love to learn new things.
I look forward to reading this story!
My girls are so cool. 🙂
I hope you love the book.
Smart is definitely sexy! I love to research everything, too.
I can get a little lost in the research sometimes, but it is fun.
Interesting post on the research. Can’t wait to read it. Thank you for the post.
Thank you for visiting, Carol!
I love reading books that have smart heroines. I especially appreciate the time and research an author does for their book. I like to think I am learning a little bit while enjoying a good romance. The book sounds wonderful.
Thank you. I learned a lot with this book.
Smart is sexy? There is no doubt in my mind (nor in my friends’ minds) that this is absolutely true.
As an aside, Jane, I had a girlfriend visit this weekend. Many years ago I had given her one of your red READ totes. She said she still loves using it, gets lots of people commenting on it (as she takes public transit daily in Toronto), and they ALL think you had a great idea by promoting reading in that way. *I* think they are absolutely correct, but I am also glad that these conversations give my girlfriend the chance to tell them what she knows and has read re Jane Porter and her books. We are ALL thrilled with how you promote reading in so many ways; it’s a lost art, so to speak (reading AND promoting reading). Thank you again….
What a great story!
I have started reading this book and love it. The series is fantastic!
Thank you! Isn’t it great? I can’t wait for the next two.
Congrats on your new release. Your research makes the character have more depth and we can learn,too. On my TBR list.
I hope you enjoy the book!
Thanks! Can’t wait to read.
Congrats on this release… Always nice when smart girls are written!
Isn’t it though? And Jonah does not shy away. He’s a good man.
Hey Jeannie! Loved Daring the Pilot. Jonah is just so….Jonah
Right?!? I think he’s my favorite right now…at least until the next guy. 😉
I love hearing about writers research. this sounds interesting
I can get sidetracked, but it is a lot of fun.
Smart can indeed be sexy! Thank you, Jeannie, for another great book. Smarts and great characters, Marietta and romance. I’m ready.
Mwah! Thanks, Kathleen!
Most way awesome indeed
Thanks, Gretchen. 🙂
Congratulations on your new release!!
Thank you so much!
So glad you guys do all the research!!! and I’m up for winning a new gift car roflmao – thanks!!
Me too! Gotta love a typo like that. 🙂
I appreciate all the research that makes the characters and the location ring true for me! Love the area and going to go to Montana on vacation soon so please don’t say Marietta is fiction because it seems real to me.
Ha! Okay. If you see Jonah, give him a kiss for me. <3
sounds interesting, going to check this book soonest
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
I can’t wait to read it! 🙂
I’m halfway through and I’m loving it! I’m a science girl myself – keep writing smart heroines!
Congrats! It’s next on my list and I can’t wait to read it!!
Now I will be paying attention to the mountains in the book, should get to it soon.
Sounds like a fun read! And a fun giveaway, too!!
Great blog and background. Thanks for chance at giveaway
I enjoyed your post. I just finished reading Daring The Pilot. I loved this story. This is a great addition to the Men of Marietta series.
Just purchased this book to read Looking forward to it Have read book 1 & 2 Sure this will be as good 🙂
The education program here is trying to encourage more girls to go into the sciences. Love that!!
I definitely like a brainy heroine!
I enjoy your character development-especially your “brainy heroines”. Thank you for showing women can be smart and sexy!!!
Loved this book!
Bette Hansen, #20! Yay, Bette! Your name was pulled as the winner. 🙂 Shoot me an email with your details and the prize is yours.
Thanks to everyone for chatting with Jeannie.
More fun is on the way. Stay tuned!

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While Superintendent Steve Dozier is "extremely pleased" with the three point academic growth that placed WP in the top ranking, he has plans for much more next year.
"I feel next year with the improvement efforts and the continued focus on academics by our staff, we are going to get a target of eight points growth," Dozier said.
According to LDOE, 10,000 more Louisiana students are on grade level this year, compared to last year. Specifically, the percentage of students performing at grade level for all grades and subjects grew from 66 percent in 2011 to 68 percent in 2012.
The increase in test scores for WP students can be attributed to different factors, according to Dozier.
"We can attribute the increase in test scores to a more focused effort on teaching what students need to learn in order to be ready for the test," said Dozier. "Teachers, principals and district staff have been focused on providing what students need in order to be successful."
The superintendent said it should also be noted that WP students were focused on learning, and parents and school board members as well have been supportive of the schools and students.
Also among the contributing factors to the parish's academic growth, according to Dozier, were the efforts put forth by the JBHM Education Group, an educational academic firm utilized by the district this year in their educational plan to improve students scores.
Testing and Analysis
Each year, students in fourth and eighth grade participate in the high-stakes LEAP test, which determines whether they will be required to attend summer school or be retained. Students must score Basic or above in either English Language Arts (ELA) or math and Approaching Basic or above in the other subject to advance to the next grade.
Fourth graders have had to meet this requirement since 2004, while eighth graders have had to meet this requirement since 2006. Students who initially fail to meet the standards for promotion during spring testing are given another opportunity during the summer.
Students in third, fifth, sixth and seventh grades take the state's iLEAP test, which is designed to measure student progress but does not determine whether they will be retained in their current grade.
High school students in eleventh grade took Louisiana's Graduation Exit Examination, or GEE, which they are required to pass at some point in their high school career to earn a standard diploma.
This marks the last year that eleventh graders are taking the GEE, which has been replaced by the End-of-Course tests.
In order to graduate, students in the Class of 2014 and beyond must attain a passing score on three of the state's End-of-Course (EOC) tests: English II or English III, Algebra I or Geometry, and Biology or U.S. History. EOC exams are administered later in the spring and the results will be released over the summer.


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Hagel called to testify on prisoner swap
By Martin Matishak - 06/03/14 05:15 PM EDT
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) has asked Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to testify on the controversial prisoner trade that freed Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.
"I am particularly troubled by the release of five senior Taliban leaders, men with the blood of many on their hands, and the implications for our deployed forces,” McKeon said in a statement Tuesday. “I am no less concerned that the Obama Administration broke a national security law, passed with bipartisan support and signed by the President, in transferring these detainees.
"I am eager to receive answers on both counts,” he added, inviting Hagel to appear before the panel on June 11.
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Tuesday endorsed the idea of a congressional investigation into the prisoner swap.
“The administration has invited serious questions into how this exchange went down and the calculations the White House and relevant agencies made in moving forward without consulting Congress,” Boehner said in a statement.
The swap has been criticized by some members of Congress, who say the decision to transfer five detainees from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Bergdahl's release was a negotiation with terrorists.

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On Tuesday night, acclaimed writer and native Chicagoan, George Saunders charmed a sold-out audience at Lincoln Hall. The event, which was hosted by The Book Cellar and Newcity, featured Saunders reading from his latest, Tenth of December, and engaging with his former student and celebrated author Adam Levin.
There was a surge of publicity for Saunders in the weeks leading up to the event. This isn't necessarily uncommon for a well-known writer with a new release; publishing houses pay their publicity people a living wage to get some time on NPR or some space in the Tribune. Naturally, these pieces weren't the "New Book from New Voice!" type, but they packed a similarly excited punch. In fact, Many placed Saunders way, way up there in American letters, or at least argued that he's The Writer of This Moment.
One piece in the New York Times Magazine entitled "George Saunders Has Written the Best Book You'll Read This Year," more than any other, fully articulated this argument -- and of course, made the point offered in the title.
Whether you agree that Tenth of December is the best book you'll read in 2013, (and how can we be sure? It's not even mid-January yet, Times) Tuesday night was the best reading you could see in Chicago in 2013. Of that, I'm sure. And for those present, it reinforced something long evident; George Saunders is a delight!
After a very kind and light-hearted introduction from Levin, Saunders read from "Victory Lap," the first story in Tenth of December, originally published by The New Yorker in 2009. The story features the dual narrations of two neighboring teenagers -- a girl, tip-toeing around her house, practicing her ballet, waiting for her mother, wondering of her own depth and qualities and future; and a boy, made so impotent by his overbearing (but well-meaning!) parents that he can't even think in coarse language, wandering his kitchen, observing his family's weird bureaucratic mechanisms (Family Status Indicator! Shoe Sheet! Work Notice!). Saunders was game for the narration's affects, gesticulating when necessary and drawing laughter from the captive audience. He left the audience grudgingly delighted on a cliffhanger, as the young woman was kidnapped -- this witnessed by the boy and, yeah, buy Tenth of December and read on.
The conversation with Levin was informal and basic. From their Syracuse days the two share a very close relationship -- which doesn't always lend itself to on-stage banter. When one spoke, the other listened. Saunders paid the city a fine compliment when discussing how his upbringing in the city -- born in Gage Park, later growing up in Oak Forest -- help form his transition as a writer from Hemingway ripoff to the guy many think is The Guy. And as was the case throughout the night, Saunders was candid. When Levin asked him about labels, Saunders shook off the now-common "satirist" thing, finding it too cynical. He talked about having to look up "dystopian" after reading a review of his first book, CivilWarLand In Bad Decline.
The event closed with a Q&A that was enjoyable. Saunders was open to an audience that asked substantial questions (Education -- a pyramid scheme?! Chicago in the 1960s?!) and engaged to our delight.
And just after Saunders thanked everyone, just before we were all going to break into applause and line up for the signing, a voice behind me piped up and begged "just a quick comment!" For this reviewer, no previous reading featuring an anxious "just-a-commenter!" has ever left a pleasant taste. But this guy was suitable. He spoke to Saunders like he'd bumped into him outside the Fullerton El, freely telling him (and us) he'd never heard of Saunders before he read the NYT Mag piece, and then heard about him on WBEZ, so he went to the store and picked up a few books and was enthralled with what he read.
It was like so many of Saunders's endings: slightly offbeat but good and sweet.


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The most anticipated Apple iPhone 11 series has been finally unveiled by the brand at Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, California. Equipped with a host of interesting features, the launch event introduced iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max in the market.
The camera architecture, as well as the display, are some of the major differences between the three smartphones. The Apple iPhone 11 features a dual-camera module whereas the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max has been equipped with the triple rear camera setup. Here is the variant-wise price list of Apple iPhone 11 in India.
Apple iPhone 11 Price List
- iPhone 11 64GB – INR 64,900
- iPhone 11 128GB – INR 69,900
- iPhone 11 256GB– INR 79,900
- iPhone 11 Pro 64GB – INR 99,900
- iPhone 11 Pro 256GB – INR 1,13,900
- iPhone 11 Pro 512GB – INR 1,31,900
- iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB – INR 1,09,900
- iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB – INR 1,23,900
- iPhone 11 Pro Max 512GB – INR 1,41,900
Coming to the prices, the customers can avail the iPhone 11 64GB variant at a price tag of INR 64,900 while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max get a price tag of INR 99,900 and INR 1,09,900 for the base variant that features 64GB of internal storage.
On the other hand, the 128GB and 256GB variant of the iPhone 11 are priced at INR 69,900 and INR 79,900 respectively. The customers can further purchase the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Max Pro with 256GB and 512GB storage also.
The 256GB variant of the iPhone 11 Pro gets a price tag of INR 1,13,900 while the 512GB variant can be availed at INR 1,31,900. Similarly, the iPhone 11 Max Pro 256GB variant gets a price tag of INR 1,23,900 and the 512GB variant can be availed at INR 1,41,900.


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Each of us can only know the world from our personal perspective. The challenge in life then becomes how to integrate that viewpoint with the views of those around us. “In the Heights,” a recent new hit musical, reminds us of this while showing that although members of a community may call the same area home and speak the same
Summer wouldn’t be what it is without baseball, and summertime theater wouldn’t be what it is without at least one production of “Damn Yankees.” That should situate 3-D Theatricals’ revival of the 1955 show, which runs through the end of the month, squarely on the calendars of baseball-loving theatergoers, or
Three prominent choreographers were commissioned by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Ardani Artists to set short works for two of the ballet world’s biggest stars and most celebrated dance partners, Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev. The program, “Solo for Two,” will be presented at Segerstrom Hall from Friday through Jul
NEWPORT BEACH – The Orange County Museum of Art has entered into a 90-day, exclusive negotiation period with Related California, a real estate development company, for the sale and development of its current Newport Center property to the firm.
The two-acre parcel, owned by OCMA, is located on San Clemente Drive in Newport Beach. C
The ridiculous premise for “Buyer & Cellar” is dispensed with right away by the lone actor who embodies all the characters in Jonathan Tolins’ raucous, wickedly funny play, a 2013 Off Broadway currently playing at the Mark Taper Forum.
Though its central character is Barbra Streisand, our host assures us that he won
Excepting those who were alive during his brief career, most of us know Buddy Holly through photos, grainy footage of his TV appearances, and his string of hit recordings made from 1957 to ’59. Those much younger may know him from covers of his songs – or perhaps from Gary Busey’s portrayal of him in the 1978 biopic.
No Shakespearean play is more universal than “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Its lighthearted characters, story, comic tone and fantasy aura make the text about the most adaptable of the Bard’s oeuvre, suiting it perfectly to those theater troupes seeking to broaden Shakespeare’s appeal to wider audiences.
One of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s earliest hits, “Evita” is also considered one of his best musicals, thanks to the authentic South American sound of his score and Tim Rice’s pungent, often biting lyrics. For audiences of any era, the real fascination of “Evita” is the depiction of Eva Perón as a comb
Based on the Monty Python troupe’s 1975 film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” is a loose collection of skits that have been musicalized – not the typical formula for a successful stage musical. That fact didn’t faze Pythoner Eric Idle, who wrote the show’s book, music and lyric
It seems that I am guilty of a crime. I played Mozart for my son when he was a baby and a toddler. Also Beethoven, Schubert, Rossini and others. According to an article published in The New Yorker on over-parenting, I crossed the line.
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It’s a question that must enter Michael Urie’s head every day when he wakes up: “What does Barbra Streisand think of me?”
In the one-man play “Buyer & Cellar,” Urie plays Alex, a vastly underemployed young actor who works at a “mall” of mementos, doll collections and other ephemera from
The Hollywood Bowl is one of classical music’s oldest laboratories.
The experiments undertaken there, since the 1920s, explore the intersection of popular taste with the (supposedly) high brow art form. Helping the medicine go down are gracious views, clement weather and conspicuous picnicking with wine. The masses are entertained,
The Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo this week put its subscription series packages on sale for the fourth season of the 1,000-seat, $73 million facility. The packages include an International Symphonies Series, a Sundays at Soka Series (with the Pacific Symphony), a Chamber Music Series, a Jazz Festival Series and a Jazz Monsters Seri
The Pacific Symphony announced dates this week for its annual “Symphony in the Cities” summer concerts, which are given free in local parks. Conductor Carl St.Clair and the orchestra will perform in the Oso Viejo Community Park in Mission Viejo on July 26, and in Mike Ward Community Park in Irvine on July 27.
The revisionists can’t leave Shakespeare alone. I’ve seen “The Taming of the Shrew” set in the wild, wild West. I’ve seen “The Merry Wives of Windsor” unfold in present-day Windsor, Ontario.
And the psychoanalysis that goes on! Hamlet had an Oedipal complex. Macbeth was weaned too early. King Lea
Behind every great work of art lies a set of mysteries.
Who painted it? What was the grand inspiration?
How much is it worth? Is it stolen, or would someone want to steal it?
These questions are at the heart of this year’s Pageant of the Masters, which starts Wednesday in Laguna Beach.
The theme of the 81st
It’s been 10 years since those crooning wise guys from the Garden State first stole our hearts, but “Jersey Boys” has lost none of its charm. The touring production that opened Tuesday at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts proves that the show is – well, not actor-proof, but forgiving of talents that are not the complete
Arts Orange County has announced honorees for its 15th annual Orange County Arts Awards, recognizing lifetime achievements in the arts and accomplishments over the past year.
The Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Awards for lifetime achievements are going to photographer and activist Mark Chamberlain; tattoo artist and clothing designer Do
For the first time in more than a decade, the California Arts Council is getting a boost in its annual allocation from the state Legislature’s general fund.
The arts council will get a one-time, $5 million increase in its 2014-15 budget, bringing its total support from the general fund to $6 million. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the $10


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Stephane Michel (second left), Managing Director of Total E&P Qatar and Tariq Darwish Zainal (third left), Assistant Secretary General of Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) shake hands after exchanging agreement documents during a press conference at Al Dana Club yesterday. Yousef Al Nesf (left), Public Relations Manager at Total E&P Qatar and Sultan Khalfan, Local Tournaments Director at QTF are also seen. PICTURE BY: SHAIVAL DALAL
DOHA: The country’s top 55 boys and girls will compete at the Total Qatar National Junior 2013 Youth tournament which gets under way tomorrow, Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), said yesterday.
Yesterday’s press conference at Dana Club also saw gas and oil company, Total sign a partnership with the QTF to become the main sponsor of the five-day event.
The tournament, which will take place at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, will involve six categories for the boys. These are: Under-8s, Under-9s, Under -10s, Under-12s, Under-14s and Under-18s.
Meanwhile, four categories will be contested in the girls’ event – Under-8s, Under-10s, Under-12s and Under-14s. The tournament, that ends on February 5, will feature singles and doubles matches.
Tariq Darwish Zainal, Assistant Secretary General of QTF said: “The group of 55 players are the best players of Qatar. These are the players that represent Qatar during the Gulf and Arab competitions.”
With no Under-18 category for the girls in this year’s event, Zainal said that he hopes it will be added in the future tournaments which will allow the young tennis players to gain experience.
Zainal said: “We want the girls to start growing with us (in this competition) and play in the big future tournaments. We have the Under-8s, Under-10s, Under 12s and Under-14s, so in the future we will have Under-18 events which will help girls play on the world tour.”
Due to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rules, the winners of the respective categories will not receive any prize money, but will instead receive gifts up to the value of $750, according to the ITF rule book.
Speaking of the partnership with Total, Zainal said: “The QTF is proud to partner with Total in the Total Qatar National 2013 Youth Tournament. Total’s continued involvement in community initiatives is highlighted by their support of this youth tournament.”
He added: “The future of Qatar tennis is on display during this event and the Qatar Tennis Federation takes pride in growing the game and creating the stars of tomorrow.”
Stephane Michel, Managing Director of Total E&P said his company are proud to be the main sponsor of a tournament that will help the young Qatari players reach their potential by competing locally and internationally.
Michel said: “Total is proud to reinforce its partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation by becoming the main sponsor of the Qatar National Junior Tournament 2013. We are confident that Total’s sponsorship will help expand the interest and popularity of tennis amongst the youth in Qatar.”
“Supporting sports and Qatari youth is a main part of our corporate social responsibility program as it is a major contribution to social development, the fourth pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030,” he added.


The police have been criticised for their decision to prosecute a group of friends who staged a Christmas prank in Eastbourne town centre. Five police cars turned up and they were hauled before the courts and convicted over the publicity stunt. They had staged a kidnapping of Santa, bundling him into the back of a BMW last December. Jamie Rainsley, 22, from Eastbourne, staged the stunt with five colleagues to promote his company. The pranksters stopped outside the Arndale Centre before Jamie and a friend jumped out and bundled Santa Claus, who was involved in the hoax, into the back of the BMW before driving off on December 18.
All six admitted using threatening or abusive behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and each received a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £100.
Jamie launched a fierce attack on Sussex Police for proceeding with the legal action.
He said: “We are not criminals, we are six young people trying to make careers, and now because of the actions of Sussex Police we have criminal records. That is not fair, that is not justice.
It was surely clear to everyone it was a stunt. We threw around 150 wristbands out of the two vehicles and we know for a fact that shoppers stopped and picked them up.
“It was never our intention to upset or offend anyone, it was just a prank. Little did we know that people were going to dial 999.” Roger Thomas, a former chairman of East Sussex County Council and now a Wealden District Councillor for Heathfield, said: “I am appalled that Sussex Police have acted in such a silly way. There was absolutely no need for it to have gone that far.
The young people may well feel on reflection that they should have warned the police what they were going to do, but they are young people and they can sometimes make mistakes.
It seems to me that Sussex Police have got their priorities completely wrong.
“I call on the Sussex police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne to personally step in, and tell the chief constable Giles York that such behaviour from the police is completely unacceptable.
It is not fair that these talented young people now have criminal records.”
Sergeant Ed Ripley said: “Due to the impact on the public who were attending the event it was considered to be in the public interest to prosecute this offence.
The incident which was staged caused alarm and distress to spectators. Unfortunately, the impact of their actions was not considered by any of the people involved and this really affected members of the public, some of whom came forward to provide statements to police to describe how it had affected them.
There were a number of families who witnessed the stunt and some children are still unsettled by what they witnessed.”


Updated planning requirements to help deliver sustainable communities that are safe, healthy and inclusive and assist in tackling the Climate and Nature emergencies go out for consultation today.
The draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and Sustainable Construction Checklist SPD were approved by Councillor Tim Ball, cabinet member for Planning and Licensing, in a single member decision.
Both SPDs build on and provide more detailed advice or guidance to support policy updates proposed within the Local Plan Partial Update (LPPU), which is currently being examined by an independent Planning Inspector and is anticipated to be adopted later this year. They also reflect changes in national policy and government guidance.
Councillor Ball said: “It is important that people comment during the six-week consultation because the input will help us to perfect the documents and ensure the council’s sustainable construction policies are effective. This in turn will maximise the district’s chances of achieving our goal of a net zero B&NES by 2030, as stated in the Climate Emergency declaration, and help address the Ecological Emergency.”
The draft Planning Obligations SPD sets out Bath and North East Somerset Council’s approach to seeking affordable housing and developer contributions for infrastructure or environmental improvements that are required as a result of development.
It will encourage and maintain balanced and mixed communities that support the needs of all groups in society. By promoting a more balanced community and providing community facilities, green space and improved transport infrastructure (for example pedestrian and walking links), it will help to improve quality of life for B&NES residents.
There are changes in the SPD which developers, landowners, registered providers and built environment professionals will need to take into account at the planning stage of development, when drawing up proposals. These include:
- new sections to reflect LPPU policies on sustainable construction including carbon offsetting, transport and biodiversity net gain
- increased housing accessibility standards
- clarifying the green infrastructure sections, including indexed costs
- detail on school extensions and whole new school costs and introducing contributions towards secondary schools
The draft Sustainable Construction Checklist SPD sets out key information on energy and carbon related targets and will ensure that the council’s sustainable construction policies for the Local Plan Partial Update (LPPU) are correctly and clearly reported on.
Further information on the SPDs and links to the public consultations can be found on the council website here:
The consultations will close on 17 June 2022. All responses will be taken into consideration by the council in finalising the SPDs.
The cabinet member will make the final decision on approving the SPDs and the date they will come into force. It is anticipated that will be later this year, at the same time as the Local Plan Partial Update is adopted.


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Ford Motor Co. has made preparations for a strike by auto supplier Delphi Corp., but Ford Chairman and Chief Executive Bill Ford said he’s been encouraged by reports of progress in negotiations that could avoid a strike.
Ford also said he supports President Bush’s effort to let the administration — not Congress — set new fuel economy standards for cars, saying that would ensure the rules are dictated by science instead of politics. But he said he was hurt earlier this year when Bush implied that the Big Three automakers aren’t making relevant products.
“If we haven’t done a good job of demonstrating that relevance, then I guess that’s partly our fault and I hope today starts to re-establish that,” Ford said in an interview with Washington-based reporters Thursday after meeting with members of Congress.
The United Auto Workers and other Delphi unions have threatened to strike if the company throws out its labor contracts and imposes lower wages as part of its restructuring in bankruptcy court. Delphi wants to lower U.S. workers’ wages but has been unable to reach a settlement with its unions and General Motors Corp., its former parent and largest customer. The company is now asking a bankruptcy judge for permission to void its contracts.
Ford buys about $1 billion in parts from Delphi each year. Eighty-five percent of those parts come from plants outside the United States which wouldn’t be affected by the strike, according to Ford spokesman Paul Wood. That means Ford would face far less disruption in a strike than GM, which relies on Delphi for $14 billion in parts each year.
“Our direct exposure to Delphi in the U.S. is very low,” Ford said. “But clearly, depending on the scenario one paints, our entire industry will be affected. So what we’ve tried to do is to game plan all the possible outcomes and what our response would be in all of those outcomes.”
Wood wouldn’t say whether Ford is stockpiling parts in case of a strike. GM Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said in an interview earlier this month that GM has stockpiled less than a months’ worth of parts but would prefer to reach a settlement.
Ford said he’s following the talks closely.
“I do read what Rick says and what Delphi’s been saying and what the UAW has been saying and even though it seems to be a lot of rhetoric, and necessarily so, I am encouraged by the fact that they believe they can work this out,” Ford said.
Ford said he was pleased with the Big Three’s meetings with Congressional leaders on Thursday. Ford, Wagoner and Chrysler President and Chief Executive Tom LaSorda pushed for help in making ethanol fuel pumps more widely available and talked about issues that hurt their competitiveness, such as health care, currency manipulation and trade rules.
“I think its quite a feat that you got the three autos together,” he said. “It’s interesting because obviously on a daily basis we try and slit each others’ throats in the marketplace but on the issues we outlined today we’re in complete agreement.”
He also said he’s glad Bush has been talking about reducing the company’s dependence on foreign oil through homegrown measures such as ethanol. Ford and the other executives are scheduled to meet with Bush in June.
“I think the president sees that the world has changed and he wants to do the right thing for the country and wants to show leadership on this issue,” Ford said. “We’re very anxious to let him know that we are not only willing to participate but lead on some of these critical issues.”


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Why I Love It
A signature of Los Angeles, Angel’s Flight is one of my favorite tokens of LA history. The Flight was built in 1901 to take passengers up and down Bunker Hill. It is the shortest funicular railways in the world, but definitely the cutest.
Fun Fact: Angel’s Flight was recently featured on Season 4 of Amazon Prime’s “Bosch”!
Directly across the street is the famous Grand Central market, a few blocks walk is the Last Bookstore, the Biltmore Hotel, the Bradbury Building and more. The park near the Flight is where a scene from 500 days of Summer was shot. The one's listed here are all FREE, unless you buy something of course!
Before the new renovation of Angel's Flight, it was $.50 to ride one-way, now it's $1.00 (but if you are a metro pass holder, you get a .50 discount). In the summer, there are often FREE night concerts at the plaza right out from the Flight. Plan an evening, enjoy Grand Central market and the things in the area then take Angel's Flight up to the concert!
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Amid a backdrop of surging electric vehicle adoption and shifting dynamics in the lithium market, the energy storage landscape in the US is undergoing rapid evolution. Record-breaking installations of lithium-ion battery arrays and significant reductions in lithium prices are setting the stage for substantial transformation.
Unleashing the Power of Energy Storage, developers are pushing forward, linking unprecedented volumes of lithium-ion battery arrays to the US power grid. In 2023, approximately 6.8 GW of new large-scale battery capacity was added, marking a 59% increase from the previous year, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence. These projects primarily store electricity for one to four hours and are often situated alongside renewable or fossil-fueled power plants. The sector has seen over 120 installations, with California, Texas, and the greater Southwest leading the charge, bringing the total non-hydroelectric storage resources to around 17 GW.
According to data from Market Intelligence, California is at the forefront with 8,179 MW of operating batteries, followed by Texas with 4,252 MW as of February 8. Arizona ranks third with 858 MW, trailed by Nevada with 758 MW and New York with 232 MW. The battery storage pipeline is expanding beyond the Southwest, with states like Oregon, Indiana, and Wisconsin showing promising growth. In 2024, an impressive 34 GW of big battery resources are expected to come online, with over 10 GW currently under construction. However, development timelines often face delays throughout the year.
S&P Global Commodity Insights projects 4.2 GW of firm projects in 2024, anticipating a total installed battery power storage capacity of 23 GW by the end of 2025. This robust growth underscores the crucial role of energy storage in America’s transition towards a sustainable energy future.
Breaking Records and Building Resilience, despite some project delays, developers achieved a record-breaking quarter in the final three months of 2023. They installed 2,332 MW during that period, doubling the previous year’s figure and surpassing the record set in the third quarter. The largest completion was Terra-Gen LLC’s Edwards & Sanborn solar-plus-storage complex in Southern California, boasting 971 MW/3,287 MWh of storage and 800 MW of solar capacity. Other notable completions include Plus Power’s 300-MW/600-MWh Rodeo Ranch Battery Storage in Texas. These achievements in lithium-ion battery storage installations align with the optimistic growth in the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market.
January witnessed a surge in PEV sales in key markets, with China and the top four European markets recording impressive year-over-year growth of 101.8% and 33.7%, respectively. However, this growth was lower compared to January 2022 figures. European policymakers have scaled back PEV incentives due to fiscal concerns, while the US has implemented stricter sourcing requirements for EV tax credits, impacting models like the Ford Mustang Mach E and certain versions of the Tesla Model 3. In response to subsidy cuts, automakers are absorbing subsidy costs themselves, with Volkswagen AG and Stellantis NV taking proactive measures. Automakers are also reducing PEV prices to stimulate demand amid decreased consumer interest, with Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. implementing price cuts in various markets.
Charged for Change: Challenges and Opportunities in the Lithium Market, reduced battery costs driven by lower metal prices have facilitated price reductions. Lithium-iron phosphate cell production costs decreased by around 30% in 2023, with a further 20% reduction expected in 2024. This environment has intensified competition, particularly in China, prompting PEV manufacturers to aggressively vie for market share. As the China Passenger Car Association highlights, 2024 is crucial for new energy vehicle companies, signaling fierce competition ahead.
As lithium prices continue to decline, reports of curtailed lithium mine operations have emerged, particularly impacting junior miner-led hard-rock mines in the ramp-up phase. Projects face significant pressure due to the need for initial capital and cash flow maintenance, leaving little room for high-cost ventures. Core Lithium halted open-pit mining at Finniss in Australia’s Northern Territory, while Liontown is delaying expansion plans at Kathleen Valley in Western Australia. Sayona Mining is reassessing its North American Lithium project in Quebec, while Li-FT Power (LIFT: LIFFF), a junior Canadian lithium company, is actively working to meet North American lithium demands by consolidating and advancing hard rock lithium pegmatite projects within Canada.
Despite limited trading activities and the stabilization of lithium carbonate prices, bearish sentiment persists over demand and prices. Speculation about further cuts in lepidolite mines in China has boosted Australian mining stocks and the price of the main lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange. As the US power grid moves towards sustainability, the surge in energy storage installations represents a transformative step, with record-breaking battery installations and declining lithium prices paving the way for innovation and growth.


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The Mets could be forced to pay up to $386 million to resolve claims by Irving Picard — nowhere near the $1 billion he was originally asking for.
Terry Collins will have more time to try and turn around the Mets. “He’s done just a terrific job,” GM Sandy Alderson said. “He’s earned it.”
First, he was busted for orchestrating a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. Then he was jailed for 150 years. And, now it seems that his wife Ruth is calling it quits, according to a report in the U.K.’s Daily Mail.
The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled Wednesday that the town of Fairfield may not make claims for millions in losses to its pension fund due to disgraced financier Bernard Madoff’s fraud scheme.
Picard said Thursday he has secured more than a billion dollars through settlements with associates of the second largest feeder fund group to invest with Madoff.
Mets executives argued Thursday that a lawsuit claiming they should have heeded warning signs of a 25-year fraud carried out by jailed financier Bernie Madoff is “a fiction” and should be thrown out. “There were no warnings,” lawyers for Mets ownership said.
Peter Madoff is selling off a 14-room home in Old Westbury as he faces a lawsuit by the trustee reclaiming funds for investors in his brother’s Ponzi scheme.
In a 2006 New York divorce case, the ex-husband says the millions of dollars that went to his ex-wife came from a Bernard Madoff account that never really existed.
It’s your last chance to own some of the personal belongings of the world’s most notorious Ponzi schemer.
Jose Reyes isn’t worth all the money he wants. Carlos Beltran is no longer a top-tier player. David Wright isn’t a superstar. As Fred Wilpon’s comments continue to be the hot topic, the Mets said in a statement: “We are handling the matter internally.”
A court-appointed trustee says the owners of the Mets reaped profits from Bernard Madoff’s financial Ponzi scheme even as they went “shopping” for insurance to protect themselves in case the scam collapsed.
The Mets’ partial ownership drama is drawing to a close, with billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen in the lead to claim a minority stake in the franchise, according to the New York Post.
Tim McCarver didn’t shy away from discussing the Mets’ financial situation during a conference call in March, though according to the New York Post, the Fox analyst is sorry for his comments about SNY’s three-man TV team.
MLB’s stunning takeover of the Dodgers this week left many wondering: Are the Mets next on Bud Selig’s to-do list? It doesn’t sound like it.
Add another name to the Mets’ ownership mix. According to the Wall Street Journal, billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen “has joined the bidding for a minority stake” in the club.


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Deborah Davis – Pianist & Music Director
Deborah Davis began her tenure at Cornerstone in July of 2010, serving as church pianist and music director. She directs the adult and children’s choirs as well as a most delightful children’s handbell choir. Throughout the years, Deborah has worked not only with the choirs to provide special choral music for worship services but she also recruits professional musicians, (string quartets, harpists, etc.) who perform annually for seasonal events, particularly Christmas.
Summers have always been a special season at Cornerstone whereby we are blessed by wonderful musical offerings from both students and faculty from Brevard Music Center who choose to make Cornerstone their church home while they are here. We have also in past years delighted in hosting concerts with BMC faculty members, one of which included a community choir recruited by Deborah.
Debbie has also taught piano for many years and is currently teaching at Cornerstone where she works to develop necessary technique and sight-reading skills that will enable young students to become future church musicians.


HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Superferry logos are still on the doors of the terminal and even the bankrupt company's safety letter is still on the wall from 2008. For some it was a multimillion dollar investment gone belly up. For others its an idea to resurrect.
"We think it's a fantastic time. It's amazing that in the United States, the only state where the counties are separated by water has no way to go across the water by inter-island travel," said Christian Yuhas, Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (AFL-CIO).
Many businesses loved the service but it was sunk in large part because of a lack of an environmental impact statement.
"We know because the whales, invasive species and the environment there were concerns about how it was done. This time around we're hoping that if everybody follows the rules, looks very carefully at the environmental concerns that there is no reason why another interisland ferry system couldn't happen," said Yuhas.
There was vocal opposition including protestors on surfboards blocking the ship from coming into Nawiliwili Harbor on Kauai.
"All those things that were raised as issues at the time of the original controversy will come back again. I can't imagine why anyone would want to go through all that again but if they do they're going to have to answer to those challenges," said Lanny Sinkin, former Superferry opponent who sued the US Coast Guard claiming it was protecting and illegal operation in the Superferry.
Then there is the monetary investment. The two ships cost $180 million not to mention all the operating expenses. Some feels it's too much for government to subsidize it all and risky for private investors alone.
"This would be pretty expensive because we're not talking about short haul trips we're talking long trips so the subsidy in particular would be pretty significant," said Panos Prevedouros, UH Manoa Engineering Professor.
Still it's an idea that seems to be floating back to the surface.
We spoke with some of the former executives of the Superferry who economically speaking still believe a ferry would be profitable and there is enough demand to make it work. However when I asked about the risks with protestors they declined to comment.


text: The end of British rule in India in August 1947, accompanied by the Partition of India, gave birth to a new country named Pakistan which constituted Muslim-majority areas in the far east and far west of the Indian subcontinent. The Western zone was popularly (and for a period of time, also officially) termed West Pakistan and the Eastern zone (modern-day Bangladesh) was initially termed East Bengal and later, East Pakistan. The two zones were separated by over thousand miles of Indian territory in the middle, and had vastly different culture. It was widely perceived that the west zone dominated the country, leading to the effective marginalization of the east zone. Growing disenchantment among the people of East Pakistan finally led to civil disobedience followed by Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

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Australian guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, is known for his complex fingerstyle technique, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects on the guitar. Originally a session player in a multitude of bands, Emmanuel has created his own style as a solo artist in recent years and has been recognised for an array of award winning albums and singles. In 2008 and 2010, he was named ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist’ by readers of Guitar Player magazine. His latest album, It’s never too late (2015), is an eclectic showcase of his raw guitar talent that he will demonstrate at BARTS on March 16th.
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I'm a writer, musician, yogi, and lover of the world! I currently live in Denver, grew up in NY, lived in Austin for 4 yeras and spent the last decade traveling around the world and playing music.
Now, I'm finishing a novel, working with diversity businesses, practicing lots of yoga, and meeting all the cool people of the world : )
My world is a huge ball of music, art, words, people, and adventure. I want to meet YOU.
I play guitar, sing, and jam piano. If you're a musician, definitely come by Denver and jam. If you're not a musician, definitely come by Denver and jam.
Oh yes, and I'm one of those firm believers of "you can do anything."
Many things Ralph Waldo Emerson says.
"First say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do."
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Surfing, hosting, cliff jumping, late-night adventuring, etc etc
I (personally) believe CSing is the most important and awesome thing anyone can do in their life.
Writing, Music, Poetry, Movies, Adventures, Traveling, Hiking, Writing, Training, Learning, Living and Good Conversation
Music, Movies, and Books
I just looked at this after editing my profile a year ago and there are just too many musicians, books, movies, etc to keep updated : ) Life is crazy.
Music - Many Many...but favorites are Citizen Cope, Donny Hathaway, Muse, Saosin, Chopin, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke, India.Arie, Idan Raichel, Envy on the Coast, Jason Mraz, Mumford and Sons, Avett Brothers, Of Monsters and Men, Amos Lee.. there are just too many more.
Movies - Many, many more. Favorites are OldBoy, Gladiator, LOTR, Big Fish (all Tim Burton films), Wes Anderson Films...ahh and so many more.
Books - Love me some classics-- Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', Dante's "Inferno", Tolkien's "Lord of The Rings", Picture of Dorian Gray, Cormac McCarhty, Iliad, Oddyssey, Virgil, Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Great Gatsby, Arthur Rimbaud, Ginsberg, Christopher Moore, Chuck Pahlianuk, Harry Potter of course, many many more
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Hanging with a little 3-year-old Italian girl sitting on my guitar case in Milan as I sang songs in English and she bopped her head and waved her hands back and forth while saying "grazie mile" and smiling.
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Hmm... I can teach you how to write creative, weird stuff, make decent shrimp scampi, how to string a guitar and sing some songs and how to poorly fold a blanket.
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Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Venezuela
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[Must read] Where is Naeto C? The question begging for answers.
Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer who has made a lot of hits back then. The singer was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin.
Naeto C graduated from GWU with a degree in Biology in 2004 and years later, precisely in 2010, he began to pursue an MSc at the University of Dundee in Scotland in Energy Studies. After his music career took off, the rapper returned to school in 2013 to study a course in Energy Economics at the University of Oxford in England as disclosed by his mother in the summer of that year.
The rapper who’s know by his popular song “Ten over Ten” and also 5&6 has since been off the music scene which already got fans wondering about the whereabouts of the decorated and talented veteran.
He had made a lot of songs and collaboration with prominent musicians like Flavour, Dbanj, Ikechukwu, davido, dagrin, MI amongst others.
His social media platforms has been quiet, so all this has brought us to a big question
where is Naeto C?
Could it be that he decided to put all his certificates to use and become a regular man with a family?
Or he just didn’t have the music in him again.
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CLEVELAND– A United State Postal Service worker was injured during a dog attack on Wednesday.
The employee from the Puritas office was bitten and is now recovering, the USPS said. The extent of the person’s injuries are not known.
“USPS is asking everyone to become a responsible pet owner during the coming summer in order to ensure the safety of all of our citizens. Together, we can safeguard all from unnecessary and potentially devastating dog attacks,” said a spokeswoman for the Northern Ohio and Ohio Valley districts.


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(OPINION) Michale Snyder – Did you know that Brazil just had snow for the first time in 64 years? Millions of Brazilians were absolutely thrilled to experience real snow for the very first time in their lives, but the freakishly low temperatures have hit agricultural production really hard at a very sensitive moment.
Brazil is one of the largest exporters of corn in the entire world, and at this point, corn production is expected to be way below original projections. But for many Americans, the fate of the Arabica bean crop is of far more interest. Higher coffee prices would affect millions upon millions of Americans on a daily basis, and that is why so many people are freaking out about the fact that coffee prices are really starting to spike…
Arabica coffee prices touched a nearly seven-year high earlier this week as the unusually cold weather affected the crop in Brazil, the world’s top producer, with companies poised to pass on higher costs to consumers. Unfortunately, prices are likely to go even higher in the days ahead. The recent cold snap hit a very wide area, and one coffee exporter is warning that “no one really knows the depth of damage undertaken”…
Preliminary estimates from the Brazilian government indicated last week’s frosts alone had affected 150,000 to 200,000 hectares (370,000-490,000 acres), about 11% of the country’s total arabica crop area. “No one really knows the depth of damage undertaken,” said coffee exporter Comexim, which estimated a 13% loss on next year’s production at the Cerrado region in top coffee-growing state Minas Gerais.
The full extent of the damage to Brazil’s cornfields is yet to be determined as well. Currently, it is being projected that total corn production could be down about 17 percent compared to last year… Total corn production in Brazil is now seen at 85.3 million tonnes, almost 17% below last year’s level, AgRural said citing weather issues affecting the crop, particularly the second corn crop which was first hit by drought and later by frosts in states like Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná. Over in Africa, endless drought is taking a very heavy toll in many areas.
At this point, we are being told that “crop failure” has led to “mass hunger” in Madagascar, and we are being warned that “tens of thousands are on the brink of starvation”… The island nation of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean continues to suffer from its worst drought in four decades. The lack of rain in southern Madagascar has led to crop failure and mass hunger, all said to be driven by climate change. The UN’s World Food Program says that more than a million people don’t have enough food, and tens of thousands are on the brink of starvation.
Thankfully, we aren’t facing starvation here in the United States right now, but there are reports of “complete crop failures” in certain areas. For example, just check out this example from Washington state… “We have had complete crop failures in Benton and Yakima counties,” said Michelle Hennings, executive director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers.
Hennings said local yields likely won’t be as disastrous, and they will vary from farm to farm depending on if they have received small pockets of rain here and there. But the overall reality is that wheat production will likely be down across the board in the Inland Northwest. Conditions have been so dry for so long in some parts of the western half of the country that some communities are actually starting to run out of water.
This is particularly true in northern California… In Fort Bragg on the Mendocino Coast, city leaders are rushing to install an emergency desalination system. In Healdsburg, lawn watering is banned with fines of up to $1,000. In Hornbrook, a small town in Siskiyou County, faucets have gone completely dry, and the chairman of the water district is driving 15 miles each way to take showers and wash clothes.
We have never seen anything quite like this before. At this point, authorities in California are warning that there are at least 81 water systems that are facing “critical water supply issues”… As the state struggles with its worst drought since at least 1977, no one has a complete list of which of the state’s 7,500 public water systems are facing the most severe shortages. But in May, officials at the State Water Resources Control Board in Sacramento set out to create one.
They called it: “Public water systems likely to have critical water supply issues by the end of August.” It currently includes 81 water systems that serve 132,559 people — from tiny Mammoth Pool Mobile Home Park in the Sierra foothills near Yosemite National Park, to well-known Northern California towns like Ukiah, Lakeport, Bolinas, Healdsburg, Cloverdale, and Fort Bragg. In northern Mexico, the lack of water is even more serious.
The endless drought has resulted in a severe lack of vegetation for cattle to eat, and many of them are literally dropping dead… In the parched hills of southern Sonora, Marco Antonio Gutierrez paced around a clearing, counting the dead. There were seven rotting carcasses — jutting ribs and shriveled hides — and two sun-bleached skulls. Nine cows, felled by heat and hunger. We have seen this sort of thing happen in the poorest parts of Africa, but it isn’t supposed to happen in North America.
As a result of this endless “megadrought”, the number of cattle being raised in Sonora has now fallen by almost half… Two years of extreme drought have turned large stretches of northern Mexico into a boneyard. Between starvation and ranchers forced to prematurely sell or slaughter their livestock, officials say the number of cattle in Sonora has dropped from 1.1 million to about 635,000. READ MORE


Ole Gunnar Solskjaer boss of Manchester United, praised the team’s Cristiano Ronaldo as an influential both on and off the field racing age 36,
recently moved from Wayne. Tous returned to Old Trafford last summer. After leaving the team 12 years ago,
The Norwegian has come under increasing pressure this season following the club’s poor start to the campaign, with United picking up just 14 points from their opening eight matches.
the Portuguese striker has scored important goals for the “Red Devils” many times this season. Especially the goals in the defeat of Tottenham Hotspur and two goals in the draw against Atalanta, which helped maintain the position of the Norwegian manager. Amid pressure after losing to Liverpool in a mess
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised the influence of Ronaldo to the team before the derby, they are open for the visit of rivals cities like Manchester City
. ” He is one of the best players to ever live on the planet. Plus his influence on and off the pitch is huge,” he said.
“His behavior, can anyone talk about it in a bad way? because I don’t see any disadvantage at all. He scores a lot of goals, trying to do it for the team. and is a top pro”


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Being a child in London in the 1920s meant growing up with Mickey Mouse and seeing the changes that were happing to the theatre world. May Rainer writes that ‘The 20s to me personified all that was imaginative and fresh in the theatre world.’ (Rainer, 78) Rainer saw the theatre has something new and exciting, and a majorly important part of the 1920s in Britain. She writes that ‘We who were born in the early part of the century, have seen the industry from it’s inception, until the present time, where cinemas are closing down because people do not patronise them.’ (Rainer, 46) The cinema has played a big part on her leisure, and she has seen the rise and the downfall.
When the First World War was over, she would visit the children’s Matinees on a Saturday morning to see the latest films. The children would watch the early Charlie Chaplin films, who is still an iconic figure of comedy ninety years later.
Chaplin brought America to the United Kingdom and this is crucial in understanding how entertainment changed over the upcoming years. ‘Crossing the rising barriers between art and public taste, painters and other modernists were among the first enthusiasts for American adventure movies, Chaplin, and cartoons, finding in them a shared taste for modern city life, surprise, and change’ (Rees, 170).
The children would also watch a weekly serial that would leave them in suspense after every episode, much like the modern day soap opera. Although Rainer enjoyed going to the cinema, she admits that techniques were poor. ‘…They made films with poor materials, but we had no standards by which to judge them, so everything was enjoyed.’ (Rainer, 46) As Rainer had never seen any other films, she did not criticize the image on the screen and appreciated it much more than we would now.
A couple of decades after the introduction of Mickey Mouse to the cinemas, television made its appearance into people’s homes. ‘Television in 1938 was still for the wealthy. Probably if the war had not started when it did we all might have had sets much sooner than we did.’ (Rainer, 102) At the beginning, television was only for the wealthy as it was a luxury item, and many working class people did not have money for any luxuries, especially something as expensive as a television. Rainer writes that ‘Television is a mixed blessing, it has killed social life as I knew.’ (Rainer, 15) At one point in her life, May Rainer lost friends because she would refuse to go to their houses if the television was on, as she found it antisocial and rude. Many people were like May and refused to have a television in their home, but later succumbed to them. In Belson’s The Effect of Television on Cinema Going, he states that in the late 1950’s even people without televisions were spending 40% of their available time watching television. (Belson, 1)
May writes in the present day, ‘Our visits to theatres are all too rare now a days, the television has ousted their popularity, in the same manner as the cinemas were, so many of them becoming Bingo Halls, strictly for morons.’ (Rainer, 126) Her claim that bingo halls are for morons shows her disapproval towards gambling. Rainer writes throughout her memoir that she was always cautious of her spending, and had to count every penny when she was younger, so she clearly found reckless spending as irresponsible and dangerous.
Rainer writes that people no longer queue up to watch the latest films. ‘There may be queues for some again but I have not seen one for years.’ (Rainer, 46) She has seen the decline in the cinemas due to the popularity of the television. People no longer queue up to watch a film because they can watch television in the comfort of their own home free of charge.
Belson, William A., The Effect of Television on Cinema Going, Audiovisual Communication Review, June 1958
Charlie Chaplin, http://www.history.co.uk/biographies/charlie-chaplin (30/11/2015)
Rainer, May, Emma’s Daughter, May 20th 1977, Brunel University, July 1977, Vol 2. 0644
Rees, A. L, ‘Cinema and the Avant-Garde’, The Oxford History of World Cinema, Edited by Geoffrey Nowell-Smith, Oxford University Press, 1996

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Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) is a genus of herbaceous vegetables in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae (also known as cucurbits or cucurbi) native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible vegetable, variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local parlance,[a] and for their seeds. Other kinds of gourd, also called bottle-gourds, are native to Africa and belong to the genus Lagenaria, which is in the same family and subfamily as Cucurbita, but in a different tribe. These other gourds are used as utensils or vessels, and their young fruits are eaten much like those of the Cucurbita species.
Most Cucurbita species are herbaceous vines that grow several meters in length and have tendrils, but non-vining “bush” cultivars of C. pepo and C. maxima have also been developed. The yellow or orange flowers on a Cucurbita plant are of two types: female and male. The female flowers produce the fruit and the male flowers produce pollen. Many North and Central American species are visited by specialist bee pollinators, but other insects with more general feeding habits, such as honey bees, also visit.
There is debate about the taxonomy of the genus, as the number of accepted species varies from 13 to 30. The five domesticated species are Cucurbita argyrosperma, C. ficifolia, C. maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo. All of these can be treated as winter squash because the full-grown fruits can be stored for months; however, C. pepo includes some cultivars that are better used only as summer squash.
The fruits of the genus Cucurbita are good sources of nutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin C, among other nutrients according to species. The fruits have many culinary uses including pumpkin pie, biscuits, bread, desserts, puddings, beverages, and soups.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
How’s the weather where you are? Is it cooling down yet?
If so, I have just the thing. If not, let’s pretend it’s rainy and cold and you’re in desperate need of something soul-warming.
How does soup sound?
But once fall hit, I couldn’t shake the idea of a curried butternut squash soup from my mind. It needed to happen.
History of Butternut Squash
It’s now used in many countries and cuisines throughout the world and for good reason! Not only is butternut squash versatile and delicious, but it’s rich in fiber, potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin A precursors, vitamins C, B2, B5, B6, B7, K, and more!
What is Curry Powder?
Curry powder is not a common ingredient used in traditional Indian cooking, but rather an invention of the British to evoke the flavors of Indian cuisine. The term “curry” in Indian cooking refers to a sauce or gravy served with vegetables or meat. (source)
With fall in full swing now (at least in the Pacific Northwest), the butternut squash is abundant. I’ve started grabbing one or two every time I’m at the store. I’m becoming that lady.
But how can I resist? Butternut squash knows no bounds.
I’m smitten with this soup. It’s:
& Perfect for chilly weather
This soup is ideal for evenings when you want something simple and healthy. Make a batch ahead of time to have on hand for the coming week. It would also be great for entertaining and taking along to fall gatherings.
What to Serve with It?
Although it’s great on its own, I can’t help imagine how delicious this soup would be with a sandwich – especially my Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich and Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich! Serious yum.
Or for something lighter, try this 5-Minute Detox Salad or Simple Green Salad.

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A team of researchers from UMass Lowell, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and China Agricultural University in Beijing has developed a new, sustainable way of converting wet biological waste into diesel-compatible fuel, using heat and water.
The process, called hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), converts wet, solid biowaste – such as animal manure from farms, food scraps from restaurants and food-processing plants, and algae from wastewater treatment facilities – into liquid fuel that can be blended with regular diesel.
“This process is environmentally sustainable, and has the potential to augment the country’s energy production while reducing greenhouse gas emission,” says UML Plastics Engineering Asst. Prof. Wan-Ting (Grace) Chen, who is a member of the team.
Each year, the United States produces nearly 80 million tons of wet biowaste. Worldwide, the amount of biowaste produced is expected to climb due to urbanization, industrialization and population growth.
“The World Bank has projected a 70 percent global increase in urban waste and an 83 percent increase in disposal cost by 2025, based on current waste-disposal technologies such as incineration and landfilling,” notes Chen. “Finding an effective means of repurposing biowaste into a resource is key for a sustainable future.”
According to Chen, the renewable fuel blend currently has comparable performance to diesel in terms of combustion efficiency and carbon emission profile. The researchers are conducting more tests to fully understand the effects of HTL blends on combustion characteristics, including the introduction of additives to further reduce the blends’ pollutant emission levels. Their ultimate goal is to patent the technology so it could be applied on a commercial scale.
The team’s initial findings were published on Nov. 13, 2018, in the journal Nature Sustainability.
From Biocrude Oil to Diesel Blendstock
According to Chen, biocrude oil, which is converted directly from wet biowaste using the HTL process, produces a comparable amount of heat to petroleum crude oil (about 75 to 90 percent). However, to commercialize the production of biocrude oil as transportation fuel, it has to comply with current standards and specifications for diesel fuel and engine emission.
Photo by Katharine Webster
Plastics Engineering Asst. Prof. Grace Chen is seen here with honors plastics engineering major Greg Reimonn, who works in her lab to study microplastic mitigation and recycling.
To achieve this goal, Chen and her collaborators came up with a combination of distillation (the process of purifying a liquid by successive evaporation and condensation) and esterification (reducing the acidity of the distilled products) to effectively upgrade the biocrude oil from HTL into diesel blendstock.
Engine tests performed by Chen’s team – using 10 to 20 percent upgraded distillates blended with diesel – showed a power output of 96 to 100 percent.
“Our research showed that distillation plus esterification provides a higher energy recovery ratio and lower greenhouse gas emission than conventional fuel-upgrading methods such as hydrotreating, which uses high-pressure hydrogen gas to remove oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur in crude oil,” she says.
The team’s research project was funded through endowments from a bioenergy startup company, fellowships and a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy.


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Article: Documenting Within, Without.
Documenting Within, Without.
An early start marked the day - we shot the Erika Georg premier collection, Within, Without in the heart of Fitzroy in Melbourne. It was a beautifully light-filled art studio space, and after carrying our supplies up multiple flights of stairs, again, and again…and again, we were ready to begin the day.
The cast and crew for the shoot arrived and all got straight into set-up and preparation mode. Ed Purnomo was our Photographer, Louise Jean was in charge of Hair & Makeup and Sarah Tilleke was our model for the day.
We worked quickly and creatively through the ten looks we wanted to capture for the mood, look and feel of this first collection: Within, Without.
We wanted the images to look elegantly effortless. For a woman that will go from day to night - who wants to wear feminine pieces that are both classically constructed yet sexy, with lace detailing or the combination of fabrics both sheer and solid.
Fabric choices that can show as much or as little as you want form the elegant silhouettes. Strong tailored pieces mixed with delicate lace, create the stance of feminine and classic.
It was a really wonderful day, working with such a fantastic team, and seeing the ErikaGeorg designs and dreams come to life.
We hope you love Within, Without as much as we loved creating it.
Love, Erika Georg x
Model: Sarah Tilleke
Photographer: Ed Purnomo @edpurnomo
Hair and Makeup: Louise Jean Makeup @louisejeanmakeup

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Terry Francis rerub of Multitones tune Mango Tango. Terry is a British Tech House DJ and producer. Terry has a residency at London's ‘Fabric’. He’s really done the original justice .
I decided to create a feel of a hot sensual dream , a distant memory of dance and touch