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Nashville West
Nashville West
|California, United States
|Country, country rock, folk rock, Bakersfield sound
|Years active
|Past members
|Gene Parsons
Gib Guilbeau
Clarence White
Wayne Moore
Nashville West was a short-lived American country rock quartet that was briefly together in the late 1960s. The group comprised multi-instrumentalist Gene Parsons, guitarist Clarence White, singer-guitarist-fiddler Gib Guilbeau and bassist Wayne Moore. Parsons and White left the band to join The Byrds while Guilbeau and Parsons later joined the Flying Burrito Brothers.
Along with the International Submarine Band, The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, Nashville West was among the pioneering groups of the country rock genre.
An album by Nashville West was released in 1976, about eight years after the band had broken up. The material on the Nashville West album was recorded during a club date in 1968.
In the mid-1960s, Gene Parsons and fiddler Gib Guilbeau, who had been earlier acquainted from their time together in a band called the Castaways, were hired for a recording session with the Gosdin Brothers' singing duo of Vern and Rex Gosdin. The session, being produced by The Byrds' Chris Hillman, included guitarist Clarence White, who had formerly played bluegrass guitar in the Kentucky Colonels. Parsons, Guilbeau and White then went on to play on sessions together for several other country music artists and became the house band for Gary S. Paxton's record label, Bakersfield International Productions.[1]
In the course of their session work, Parsons and White devised the B-Bender, or Stringbender, a system installed on White's Fender Telecaster that made the instrument sound like a pedal steel guitar.[1]
Eventually, Parsons, Guilbeau and White became a band, joining with fellow session player, bassist-vocalist Wayne Moore, who played in the Castaways with Parsons and Guilbeau.
The group was known by various names, including The Reasons, Gib Guilbeau and The Reasons, the Gary Paxton Band or Cajun Gib and Gene.[2] The Nashville West moniker was taken from the name of the El Monte, California club where they sat as the house band,[1] and was the name of an instrumental song composed by Parsons and White.
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Parsons and White were then asked to join The Byrds in 1969. White had already played on 1968's The Notorious Byrd Brothers and Sweetheart of the Rodeo. After Chris Hillman split from the Byrds with Michael Clarke and Gram Parsons (no relation to Gene) to form the Flying Burrito Brothers, White and Gene Parsons joined Roger McGuinn and John York to become full-fledged members of The Byrds. The resulting next album, Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde, featured White's and Parsons' signature instrumental tune, "Nashville West". White and Parsons were with the Byrds for the albums Live at the Fillmore - February 1969, Ballad of Easy Rider, (Untitled), Byrdmaniax and Farther Along.
When the original line-up of The Byrds reunited in March 1973 to record Byrds, White left the Byrds to join the bluegrass supergroup Muleskinner. He also played on a package tour with several other country rock pioneers at the time, including Gram Parsons. White then reformed his old band, the Kentucky Colonels, with his brothers, but was killed on July 14, 1973 in Palmdale, California, when he was struck by a car driven by a drunken driver.
Guilbeau went on to play sessions with Linda Ronstadt and joined a band called Swampwater. He also played with Sneaky Pete Kleinow in a group called Cold Steel. In 1974, Guilbeau and Gene Parsons joined the Flying Burrito Brothers.
|Nashville West
|Live album by
Nashville West
1997 (CD reissue)
El Monte, California
|Country rock, Bakersfield sound
|Gary S. Paxton
|Professional ratings
|Review scores
As a session band, Nashville West recorded prolifically, though never under the Nashville West name, backing other artists on Gary S. Paxton's record label.[2] However, in 1978, an album under the name Nashville West was eventually released on the Sierra Records label. The material on it came from a 1967 club date in El Monte, California, which had been recorded by Parsons for personal use, and not necessarily for album release.
The songs include an instrumental reading of Bobbie Gentry's "Ode to Billie Joe".
"I had a Sony two-track, and I hooked it up, partly to the sound system and partly to the microphones, and just let it run and recorded the whole night," Parsons said. "There's a lot that never got on the album, thank goodness."[1]
The album was reissued on CD by Sierra in 1997, and added four more tracks not included on the LP edition: "C.C. Rider", "Greensleeves", "Mom and Dad's Waltz" and "Columbius Stockade Blues".
Track listing[edit]
- "Nashville West" (Gene Parsons, Clarence White) – 0:41
- "Mental Revenge" (Mel Tillis) – 3:37
- "I Wanna Live" (John D. Loudermilk) – 3:14
- "C.C. Rider" (traditional) – 3:56
- "Sweet Susannah" (Gib Guilbeau) – 2:35
- "Green Green Grass of Home" (Curly Putman) – 4:30
- "Love of the Common People" (John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins) – 3:09
- "Tuff and String" (Gary S. Paxton) – 0:31
- "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water" (Joe Babcock) – 2:23
- "Greensleeves" (traditional) – 3:23
- "Ode to Billie Joe (Bobbie Gentry) – 3:43
- "Mom and Dad's Waltz" (Lefty Frizzell) – 3:22
- "Louisiana Rains" (Guilbeau) – 2:34
- "Sing Me Back Home" (Merle Haggard) – 3:14
- "Columbus Stockade Blues" (traditional) – 4:13
- "Memphis" (Chuck Berry) – 3:27
- "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" (Jimmy Webb) – 5:04
- "Nashville West" (Parsons/White) – 2:03
- ^ a b c d Nashville West Archived 2009-04-25 at the Wayback Machine, Byrdwatcher: A Field Guide to the Byrds of Los Angeles, retrieved 2007-10-06
- ^ a b Gib Guilbeau with Nashville West, retrieved 2007-10-06


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Vision is the Art of Seeing What is Invisible to Others
"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others." Jonathan Swift
I came across this quote the other day and it really got me to thinking. Why is it that some people see the world in only black and white? Why do people avoid those layers of gray that inevitably mean the most? I always try to understand behavioral patterns as a teacher, mom, and in trying to build all relationships. To see the world in black and white is to live within the contours of extremism. The outlook divides the world into right versus wrong, good versus evil, and yes versus no. The thinking is dependent on words such as always and never. Especially in times of crisis, the black and white worldview is looked upon as strength and courage to the casual observer. For all of the obvious short term reasons to embrace black and white thinking, there is a definite downside.
The problem with black and white thinking is that it usually does battle in a world that is nuanced and gray. Not only does black and white thinking show little appreciation for the world of gray it has even less for self-reflection. To self reflect, especially after a decision has been made, could open one up to the possibility of being wrong, which defeats the purpose of black and white thinking. As I researched I found that many psychologists maintain that black and white thinking actually exasperates mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Black and white thinking is also flawed because it inherently assumes a static world. It is dependent upon everything and everyone maintaining the role that such thinking has already been determined.
Black and white thinking is geared more towards generic than the situational. Because of this, there is little regard to humanity. Failure becomes hard to confront because one tends to place an inordinate amount of energy into being right. It is an unfortunate mechanism for dealing with the complexities of the world.
It requires far less courage to live in the black and white than it does to live in the gray.
Black and white thinking doesn't just hurt ourselves but also the relationships we try to build with other people. When we view the world in strict and over-simplistic terms, we are less likely to to compromise and cooperate with others to meet common interests.
Black and white thinking may provide momentary comfort but is unrealistic to sustain. After all, even black and white photos come with their own varying shades of gray.
When I find myself starting to have those "All or Nothing" thoughts I remind myself to do a few things.
1. Open my mind.
2. Let go of my expectations.
3. Look for the gray areas. It's tempting to fall into black and white thinking but I try to keep in mind that there are almost always gray areas. In almost every situation, there are different layers and different ways of looking at what you may be faced with.
4. Try to see things as they are. Hard to admit but I sometimes see things as how I want them to be rather than how they are which can be a major problem. If I remove myself emotionally from a problem I can then see it for what it really is.
5. Avoid labeling in one word. Think about it like this... if someone asks how your day is, you usually respond with words like "Good" or "Terrible." Even a phrase like "It was ok" can be limiting. When you label a situation/person/etc. with a single word or phrase, you're instantly limiting it. Realizing that everyday is more than "good" or "bad" is what I try to do and I also open my self up to describing things in detail ( at least in my mind) to avoid those thoughts in black and white.
I try my best to be a reflective person in general and examine all aspects of a situation to make sense of and improve my life. Black and white thinking has certainly not been a helpful way to approach life.
Obviously I am not at all opposed to dressing in black and white and wanted to share a view recent outfits that are black and white but have added touches of color, texture, and fun!
Speaking of black and white and fun... what's not to love about an Oreo? All of these recipes are super easy and fun to make and share!
I am reminded of another quote as I reread this and think more about how we interpret the ever-changing world around us. And I hear there is some special Star Wars something or other going on this weekend so...
Also so true and inspiring-
I hope you found this post worthwhile!
I truly appreciate your time and attention and I'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave a comment or even a link if you have something you would like to share.
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Oh well, back to work! Nice to have a few days off. I managed to get some serious crafting in and I am up to date with all my swaps (I just have one on the go now), and I'm starting to think about Christmas. I have a few ideas, and have sorted the materials out for one or two things. I've got a few craft fayres booked up for the festive period, and as I have a month off at Christmas so that students can go home, I am looking forward to some well earnt relaxation time, and a bit of time to catch up with some personal projects! I would like to get the bedroom decorated at some point, but it's having the cash as I'd like to replace the furniture, carpet, and have a new double glazed window fitted. The window we currently have in there is knackered, and the curtains blow with the wind! *lol*
The top photos are what I made for a Firefly swap, whilst the photos to the left are some bookmarks I made for another swap! I'm enjoying applique and embroidery at the moment.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Half-term Holiday over :-(
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
Injured Digit
Well, first things first, wine and lino tools are a bad mix! Seriously, never ever get drunk whilst you're cutting with sharp tools, it is such a bad idea! *lol* I know the creative juices flow well with some alcoholic lubrication but you can end up with some painful crafting injuries!
And if you look closely, there are not one but three cuts (no, I never learn from my mistakes), the one at the top being the biggest and deepest. It bled. It bled lots. There was blood pumping out and dripping down my wrist! (I was holding it up in the air and running to the bathroom cursing!) I'm quite pleased with the result though. The owl lino is hopefully part of an idea for a personal swap I'm doing, and also I'm testing out some school stock so that I can do some lino cutting in a lesson or two. I think it's pretty old stuff though. It's really hard to carve; I'm gonna try warming a piece up to see if that helps. It's really dark too. The stuff I've used before has been alot lighter. It made it hard to see to sketch the image on. Okay, so I have learnt that I need to get a grip board sorted out, a tray with side just doesn't cut the mustard, I need fresher lino, I need to sharpen my tools a little too I think, and I need to cut while I'm sober!
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Monday, October 16, 2006
No new floor :-(
Hahaha! Got the first couple of strips of flooring down to discover that the floor is not completely level, so it was impossible to lay the wood. Having spent most of the morning listening to the BF's complaints and temper tantrums (DIY does not come naturally to him...no, really) we pulled it up again. We were ruining more of it than getting it down. Even Dad came to have a go and struggled, which made me feel a little better - this is after all, our second attempt at it! The BF just wants to pay someone to do it now...he's seen what it may potentially look like when it's done, and he wants it! And to be honest, with our menagerie, a carpet wouldn't survive! I just want it done....*sighs*
Anyway, signed up for another couple of swaps on Craftster...the Firefly Swap and the Hogwarts at Christmas Swap. Can't wait! Yep, I'm a swapaholic! Yeah, and a Sci-Fi geek! And I made a couple of scarves for swaps, and also a sunglasses case from scraps, which I appliqued and embroidered. All in all a productive weekend, apart from the failed flooring attempt, but hey, I'm getting used to that!!
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Monday, October 09, 2006
Time Turner!
Okay, it's official - I REALLY need Hermione's Time Turner. I just don't have enough hours in the day! I'm seriously thinking about giving up sleeping! I had a really nice weekend, spent Saturday night at Mum's, celebrating her birthday with a nice family meal; Sunday, I finished my other kitty mitten, so my kitty hat finally has paws. I also made a scarf with some nice novelty fleecy yarn that I got in the magic yarn ball swap (there just wasn't enough to make the capelet, so I frogged it) whilst watching Angel. Then I did some yoga and spent the rest of the afternoon chopping shrubbery (I just can't say that word without going all Pythonesque!) in the garden. Filled my wheelie bin, so no more chopping till the Council empties it again! I really resent work! It gets in the way of the things I want to do! Oh well, till I win the Lottery anyway! I've spent tonight painting glass, so there'll be some new stuff in the shop shortly :-)
This week is exam week, so all my students are knuckling down to some still life stuff - I took some of our instruments in (didge's, drums, percussion stuff) so they'd have something other than flowers to do *lol* Then next week is half term! I do Monday and Tuesday teaching pottery for a charity, for people with special needs, but then I'll have Wednesday, Thursday and Friday free! Yippee! And, how cool is this...Hawkwind are playing locally on the Tuesday night, so I can go and see them and get completely trashed and not have to worry about being all cool and responsible the next day! This weekend though, the BF and I are supposed to be laminating the living room floor...can't wait....
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Cooling down!
Wow, the temperature's certainly taken a nosedive in the last day or so! It's starting to feel like September now! I am definately going to have to get my kitty paws finished! I don't know if I posted my finished Kittyville hat piccys, but here it is!! I really like it and I'm so pleased with how it came out!
I've also been doing some Craftster Swap projects! Here are 3 necklaces I made for Cotneyroo; a microscope slide pendant, a domino pendant and a necklace made from cd's and dvd's (it took ages sanding those buggers down!) It glitters so nicely in the sun! And next to them are a set I made for Madmatigan. The ubiquitious Craftster panta in a lovely turquoise colour, a bottle cap necklace (UK readers might recognise the Newcastle Brown Ale cap!) and some dangly glass earrings! I really liked how they all turned out! Some of them were so hard to part with! Might have to make another bottle cap necklace just for me!
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Someone, perhaps much smarter than I am, said once: should women take over the rule in our lands, then we will not have wars, but peace. He must not known the nature, where female animals are much more vicious than the male ones!
To make it clear, anyone who denies the Holocaust is an idiot, it happened, it was terrible and inhuman. However under our civil rights one should have the right not to believe it and should not be prosecuted for it. Just call him or her stupid!!! However certain european states do just that, criminalising this opinion.
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Not only the jews, but the arabs and several other minor groups belong to the semitic peoples, so don´t try to corner that market, like the zionist so gladly do! Jews are a very small minority in that group. Besides, good 30% of soviet so called "jews" are not even jewish, they just wanted a better life and Israel needed all heads she can get! Are they also semitic?
We have the rights not to believe anything, even the existence of God, however if you make a comment denying the Holocaust, then in Europe they will put you in jail!
Several major german politicians ruined their career by criticising the doings of Israel. If we go back 500 years, now I know what could happen to you if you ever criticised the pope or the Vatican. Shame on our governments for letting this to come this far.
Israel should very carefully look at our records of winning wars, although we have the most sophisticated weaponry in the world! Since WWII we have not won a single one of them, proving that with airpower you can destroy buildings, towns and even cities, but you cannot win a war.
Barefooted Vietnamis chased us out of their country, after killing around 50,000 of our sons and daughters, we suffered the same fate in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Somalia and in a few other less known places.
I still call Boston home, although I spent the greatest part of my life in Europe, and was always proud that MA was a liberal state! We produced the Kennedys, etc.
Lately it worries me that zionists took over the legistlatur and right wing groups dictate the policies of the state.
Abbas has no authority to negotiate in the name of Palestina for anything, his elected position as Prime Minister expired two or three years ago! He refuses to call new elections, because he knows that he will lose and must give up his comfortable housing and income.
God was once in the real estate business and gave that piece of land to the hebrew tribes, forgetting that he gave previously the same Land to other peoples!!! Following up on that logic God also gave other peoples a piece of land someplace, and can you imagine the chaos if all nations suddenly wanted to go back to the location where they lived 3,000 years ago? Besides, these invadors are not even hebrews, they are converts to Judaism, mostly from the Caucasus area and the daughters of Trumps, Clintons and Bidens!
The man tried to say how reprehensible this deed is, however used the wrong comparision to illustrate it! A human mistake and one has to be a hypocrat to make such a fuss about it!
Hier I would like to add that we still do not have a proof who did it, and Trump´s shooting from the hip may be a huge mistake. In Aleppo the so called White Helmets did a few tricks and got in Hollywood an Oscar for it, although their stories were mostly staged events.
The very first questions should sound like this:
are we sure that Assad used sarin on the rebels or do we rely on informations from groups near to the islamic rebels, like the white helmets, who are known to lie about everything?
Why would the US bomb a government airbase exactly the same time when the so called rebels start an attack against Assad forces and they will need this very same airbase to fight those rebels?
Beside Assad who has plenty of sarin and who would like to have the USA to enter the war in Syria, besides Hillary and her cohorts?
Answer 1: It was never proved who lauched the giftgas attack during 2013 that killed over 1,000 people and probably this one also never will be proved without a doubt. Falseflag operation are more than possible, yet the whole world very conviently charge Assad.
Answer 2: Was this incident very carefully coordinated, so the world blames Assad and the US can destroy his fightingpower to aid the US backed so called rebels, in truth US and Saudi backed and supplied foreign fighters, as most of them are not even syrians? This is a question and also a reply to think about.
Answer 3: Beside Assad, Turkey and Israel could have dropped the giftgas, as they both have a dire desire to have the US in that war and both have plenty of such weapons, in addition to other unsaviory actors in that drama.
It is an old truth, keep generals away from politics, as they are trained to solve every problem with force! Trump has just too many generals in his team, so I am afraid this may just be the beginning of new and bloody wars.
Thanks for your english language lesson, however the subject here is not how great my knowledge of it! Apropos, I can find in most comments or even articles grammatical mistakes, however I would be a piss poor person to concentrate on that!


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BLUE COPPER is our longest short film to be completed. Click on the image to the right to watch the entire film. Read more below.
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Synopsis: Hired for a month to care for 25 year old Hunter, Roz and her psychologically complex client develop a relationship based upon an undeclared mutual desire to liberate the other. Well-intentioned efforts lead down precarious and unexpected pathways.
Writer & Director: Diane M. Dresback
Producer: Sara Dangler
Director of Photography: Bret Kalmbach
Hunter: Michael Coleman
Roz: Colleen Hartnett
Allen: Jim Robertson
Christine: Machelle Glassburn
Janice: Shelly Boucher
Young Hunter: Paiden Cash
Self-Help Guru: Kane Black
Blue Copper was funded through a successful crowd funding campaign and private funding. Here is the link to our previous Kickstarter Campaign.
Screenings: 2015 Phoenix Film Festival, 2015 Jerome Indie Film and Music Festival
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Supporting mentoring programs is hard. One of the biggest problems faced by those trying to run them is that by the time you find people who are good in a lot of things who are willing to be mentors, and you train them, they often move into new roles. Or, there are so few of them, there simply aren't enough mentoring hours to go around.
Enter competency models. If you enable people to assess themselves against competency models, you can uncover pockets of skill-based strengths across the organization. How does that help? Well, imagine if instead of having 10 people who can serve as mentors, you identify that almost every person has at least one skill in which they excel. If you have the ability to identify these people, and pair them temporarily with others who have skill gaps in those same areas, then you can literally apply mentors at scale across the organization.
Consider the impact of applying mentors in this manner across the organization.
- If I'm a high performer with few skill gaps, I have the opportunity to improve my level of proficiency by mentoring others, so I can continue to grow. And I can try to create new tools, templates and processes to help others consistently apply my techniques.
- If I'm an average performer with only a few expert skills, someone who would not be tapped for a traditional mentoring program, I have the opportunity to experience the impact of mentoring others. And this may increase my drive for higher levels of proficiency in other areas, while at the same time, building my internal network.
- If I have a skill gap in some area which cannot be well served by a formal learning opportunity, or at least not quickly, I can work with a task-based mentor on a project intimately related to my role, so I can quickly learn, apply, and practice in a safe and relevant environment.
- The entire organization builds its bench strength as a team, working together to pull each other up with little to no cost. All the while, the process is creating stronger internal personal connections within and across departments and regions.
- As each person gets tapped for "something" they are really good at, they become increasingly engaged as they see their value and purpose grow within the organization. In fact, being assigned as a task-based mentor becomes both recognition and a reward.
Successfully implementing task-based mentoring
- To implement task-based mentors, you need to have a competency model for those roles, and each person must self-assess against it.
- The competency assessment tool should make it easy for managers to identify their direct report's individual skill gaps and locate potential task-based mentors (across the organization) so they can be temporarily paired.
- Both the mentor and the mentee should understand the scope of the relationship – to help increase one particular skill.
- Time should be set aside for the two to work together on shadowing and practicing the specific behaviors that demonstrate the required proficiency for that skill, which comes directly from the competency model.
- The mentee should reassess on that skill following the opportunity to practice, in order to demonstrate a change in skill… which becomes a positive reflection on both the mentor and mentee.
- The mentee's manager should assess them, to confirm the target proficiency was indeed achieved.
If you want to leverage the expertise you know exists within your organization, and engage each person to apply their strengths, take a look at how competency models can help.
Also at: https://www.td.org/Publications/Blogs/Career-Development-Blog/2016/02/Using-Competency-Models-for-Mentoring and https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-competency-models-make-you-question-your-perception-cheryl-lasse


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It's the weekend again!
The past seven days have literally flown by! I've spent time with friends, eating a lot of junk food and doing nothing much. Plus, I had a gorgeous shoot with amazing people that I can't wait to share!
What are you up to this weekend?
I'll be visiting some exhibitions, arranging shoots, doing some collage artwork for my final thesis, and start compiling it all together (which sometimes seems like a piece of cake and another times like mission impossible!). Sunday is reserved for lazy time (and Lazy Sunday Links!) which means hanging out with my boyfriend and movies!
Do you know what I shot on these photos below? I'd like to read your guesses and I'm a 100% sure someone will get the right answer! :)


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LEONARDTOWN, Md. (Oct. 28, 2014)—Maryland State Police report that the driver of a pickup truck fell asleep at the wheel in the early morning hours resulting in a crash with an oncoming car that claimed the life of the passenger and sent the driver to the hospital. The operator of the truck refused treatment at the scene. The accident occurred at around 1:36 am on MD Rt. 234 in the area of Delozier Lane, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County.
Police identified the driver of the 2003 Chevrolet Duramax truck as Jeremy Ryan Hunley, age 24, of St. Mary's County. The passenger who succumbed to her injuries on the scene was identified as Tiffany Danielle Henderson, age 22, of Calvert Co. The driver of the second vehicle, who was flown to a local hospital, was identified as Matthew Mason Truitt, age 21, of Calvert Co.
Police investigators determined that a 2003 Chevrolet Duramax truck was traveling eastbound on MD Rt. 234 west of Delozier Lane. A 2004 Chrysler Sebring was traveling westbound on MD Rt. 234 west of Delozier Lane. The operator of the Chevrolet truck fell asleep and entered the westbound lane of MD Rt. 234. The operator of the Chrysler attempted to take evasive maneuvers and entered the eastbound lane of MD Rt. 234 in an attempt to avoid the Chevrolet truck. The operator of the Chevrolet truck woke up and swerved back into the eastbound lane. The Chevrolet truck collided into the passenger side of the Chrysler. After the collision, the Chevrolet truck entered a ditch/culvert and overturned. The Chrysler also left the roadway and came to rest in a ditch on the eastbound side of MD Rt. 234.
The front passenger of the Chrysler was ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to her injuries on the scene. The operator of the Chrysler was transported to Prince George's Hospital via MSP helicopter Trooper 7. The operator of the Chevrolet truck refused treatment.
The collision is being investigated by TFC Mersman, Maryland State Police- Leonardtown Barrack. The State's Attorney was notified of the collision and responded to the scene. The Maryland State Highway Administration responded to the scene and assisted with the road closure and traffic detour.
At this time, police say that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this collision.


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Sep 14, 2015
Consolidated Theatre's Hana Hou Picture Show
It's a packed house at Ward Theaters. Inside the cinema, the buttery smell of fresh popcorn floats through the air as the iconic '80s comedy-adventure flick, The Goonies, blazes away to a sold-out crowd.
Small bits of laughter and sporadic bursts of applause cut through the the theater as the scene of Chunk doing the Truffle Shuffle nears. And when Chunk lifts his shirt, and busts a move in all of his dancing glory, the crowd erupts.
While all of this may sound like the standard reaction you'd expect to see at the debut of The Goonies in 1985, this screening of the film actually occurred just a few years ago. So why is a 30-year-old cult classic film like The Goonies playing in this day and age? It's all part of Ward Theater's Hana Hou Picture Show, a grand plan to give a second life to some of the most legendary flicks from the past 30 years.
"Yes, we're bringing back iconic films to Honolulu," says Ward Theater's Lindsay Chun-Hori with a chuckle. "We just passed the four-year anniversary of the Hana Hou Picture Show actually. It all started in 2011 when Paramount Pictures re-released Top Gun on the film's 25th anniversary. We all love Top Gun and we're always quoting it over here. So we spoke to our New York office to see if we could screen it here in Hawai'i. It was approved and we actually had two sold-out screening and had the highest-grossing showings in the nation. From there, we took a moment and said, 'I think we might have something here.' And that's how the idea to create the Hana Hou Picture Show arose."
As it turns out, Chun-Hori was on to something. Honolulu loves films. Cult classic films from the '80s and '90s to be precise. Since Ward Theaters began to breathe life back into movies like The Princess Bride (Chun-Hori's personal favorite) Labyrinth, and Indiana Jones, all in a Titan XC theater, crowds have come out in droves to take in some of their most beloved movies once again on the silver screen. Alien, Jaws, and Fight Club are but a few of this ever-expanding lineup to have had a rebirth in Honolulu theaters.
It's a pretty simple concept. People love to see their favorite films on our Titan XC theater. When we screened Labyrinth, it was absolutely fascinating to watch. People dressed up, sang along, and knew exactly what to expect. I think everyone really loved the idea of watching a classic film surrounded by 400 other people who treasure it just as much as they do.
So how does Ward Theaters pick and choose which films to revive for their monthly event?
At each screening, they pass out a flyer, asking attendants which movies they'd like to see. Once they have a list of candidates, they then post the film roster to their Facebook page and ask the public to vote. Not long after, the film is up and running to a packed house.
"All in all, we're thrilled with the way the Hana Hou Picture Show has excited film fans across the island," adds Chun-Hori. "Having a chance to watch your favorite movies back on the big screen, with our sound system and Titan XC theaters, it's just a great experience. Who wouldn't love that?"
Interested in re-experiencing some of your favorite films? Check out Ward Theater's Facebook page to stay up to date on the Hana Hou Picture Show. And just in case you're wondering what's coming next, in September, they'll be showing Flash Gordon, and in October, they'll be re-releasing Back to the Future II on the same day, October 21, 2015, that Marty McFly travels to the future.
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Before achieving widespread success, most rappers are forced to endure a series of hardships. But few have gone through the same kind of trials and tribulations that Gucci Mane has. Despite the pitfalls, Gucci Mane takes each moment in stride, both playfully and insightfully.
After building up a solid buzz in the South in the early 2000s, thanks to the overwhelming success of his infectious 2003 club anthem, featuring fellow up-and-coming Southern rapper Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane caught an attempted murder charge during a much-publicized beef with Jeezy and had to serve a year in prison. Upon his return, he released his debut album, Trap House, his stellar sophomore project, Hard To Kill, and his 2007 major label debut, Back To The Trap House, before eventually being forced to serve another year-long prison sentence for a probation violation stemming from a 2005 incident.
But Gucci Mane wouldn't let a second major legal battle stop his movement. Instead, he jumped into the studio for days at a time before his sentence started and recorded dozens of songs that he eventually released through his So Icey Entertainment and 1017 Brick Squad Records imprints while he was incarcerated to help keep his name alive in the streets. It worked, and by the time Gucci Mane was released in March 2009, his buzz was better than ever and he immediately started recording songs for what would become his second major label album, The State Vs. Radric Davis.
By late 2009, the album was finished. Featuring the smash singles, Wasted, and Spotlight, featuring Usher, The State Vs. Radric Davis was shaping up to be the biggest release of Gucci Mane's career. While he had already enjoyed plenty of success in the South and routinely made thousands of dollars for performing at shows every night, the album was projected to move him into the upper echelon of rap. He looked like he was primed to end the year on a positive note. Unfortunately, he had one more hurdle to clear and it was a big one.
In November 2009, just a few weeks before the album hit stores, Gucci Mane found himself getting thrown behind bars again for breaking the terms of his probation. It was devastating for his fans, his followers and, most importantly, himself. "Unfortunately, my incarceration also came at a pivotal point in my career, just as my first major label album was dropping, Gucci Mane admitted later. I was forced to miss what should have been one of the proudest moments of my life.â€
He didn't let those moments go to waste, though. While in prison serving a one-year sentence, Gucci Mane wrote rhymes constantly, stayed in touch with his Brick Squad affiliates Waka Flocka Flame and DJ Holiday and set the stage for his return by releasing an official mixtape, The Burrrprint 2 HD, in March, which moved more than 15,000 units in its first week in stores. All of this prepared Gucci Mane to get back on his grind when he released from prison in May.
And grind he did. He released several notable mixtapes, including Jewelry Selection hosted by DJ Holiday in August and Ferrari Music hosted by DJ Drama in September, toured the country and also completed The Appeal his second major label album through So/Icey/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records. With the help of a strong first single, Gucci Time, featuring Swizz Beatz, and guest appearances from Ray J, Pharrell, Nicki Minaj, Wyclef and Bun B as well as production efforts from Drumma Boy, Zaytoven, and the Neptunes Gucci Mane proved that you might be able to lock him up, but you certainly can't lock him down.
It wasn't before long, however, that Gucci Mane was back in infamy's unforgiving life. At the end of 2010 and beginning of the New Year, the rapper was involved in a series of well-publicized events including a relapse in his rehabilitation, being detained in a police raid, undergoing a psychiatric evaluation, and the acquisition of an uncanny face tattoo.
But it appears that Gucci Mane is now in a better place and is getting back to the music. On March 22, the Atlanta enigma will release the next chapter in his series of street albums titled The Return of Mr. Zone 6, which will be available on online music stores as well as in local retailers.
"This street album is a return to the music that got me buzzin' in the first place," expresses Gucci Mane. "It didn't really make sense to not have some of the people who've been responsible for some of my best street records behind me."
Gucci Mane teamed up with long-time collaborator Drumma Boy to produce the majority of the album with producers Southside and Zaytoven each contributing a song to the 13-track release. Features on the album include Brick Squad counterparts Waka Flocka Flame, OJ Da Juiceman, Cash Money's Birdman, Wale, Master P, Webbie, 8ball, Rocko and Wooh the Kid.
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This post is dedicated to my dear friends Kelly and Sandy, content editors extraordinaire at AOL Television. Without their insistence (and gentle threats of ending their friendships with me if I didn't give the show a chance), I might have missed out on one of the few TV shows my husband and I enjoy together.
Why Battlestar Galactica (which starts up again tonight on the Sci Fi Channel) Helps Marriages (and no, not necessarily in that way, gutter minds!)
- It's not just a sci-fi series. It's a futuristic, political, action-adventure, relationship drama (basically something for everyone) all rolled into one.
- Possibly the best female character ever to appear on primetime is on the series: Kara "Starbuck" Thrace (played by the awesome Katee Sackhoff, right). She's badass, kickass, and smartass -- the kind of woman who can out-do any fellow soldier on the Galactica at just about anything.
- Not that we're shallow, but the series provides plenty of eyecandy for both men and women. The husband predictably likes the leggy Cylon Number Six (Tricia Helfer), while I find Helo (Tahmoh Penikett) most attractive.
- The writing is impressive -- think "Lost" in space. But, thank the gods, there aren't as many nagging mysteries in BSG as there are on our favorite island.
- The ensemble cast is one of the most diverse on television, even if ethnicity on the series itself isn't really an issue. Edward James Olmos has called it the best role of his career.
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BAR HARBOR, Maine — American Cruise Lines embarked on its 2007 Maine Coast & Harbors season with a ceremony officially naming the newest vessel to the fleet, the American Star.
Maine's first lady, Karen Baldacci, christened the luxury cruise ship during a naming ceremony on the Bangor waterfront. The American Star will spend its inaugural summer cruising along Maine's spectacular coast and scenic harbors, taking passengers on seven-night cruises from Bangor to Bucksport, Bar Harbor, Rockland, Castine, Camden and Belfast.
The American Star was officially named on Friday, June 15, in front of city officials and residents of Bangor.
Baldacci said, "I christen thee, American Star," as she smashed a bottle of champagne across the ship's pristine white bow. Bangor Mayor Richard Greene then spoke enthusiastically about the ship.
"This is a huge value to us. We've been working on developing this waterfront area for many years," Greene said. "It's a pretty amazing vessel."
In response to the increased demand for the Maine Coast & Harbors itinerary, American Cruise Lines positioned the ship in Maine, doubling the amount of berths from last year.
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How Is A Dump Truck Crashing Into My Parked Car My Fault?
Somewhere in upstate New York, a mysterious dump truck rolled down a hill, hitting Jennifer's partner's vehicle and one other car. While it's wonderful that no one was hurt, now the incident has turned into a consumer issue. The truck owner's insurance company doesn't want to accept fault for the incident, leaving Jennifer's partner to file a claim against his own meager insurance. How, she wonders, can they fight back?
My partners Subaru was parked in a lot when a dump truck came barreling down a hill and slammed into two parked cars, squashing them. Since it was a dump truck, it was filled with dirt and rocks, many which flew through the air and landed in my partners car, thrusting it 12 feet forward, breaking his back window, dashboard window, denting his bumper and hatch, and filling his car with 2 feet of dirt.
The dump trucks insurance company is trying to claim "no fault" and does not want to pay for my partners rental car, or the storage of his vehicle while it is in transition and has not told us how much they are going to give him for his car. We don't know what to do legal wise, should we get a lawyer at this point or is there anything else we can do in order to make the company pay? He does not have comprehensive/full coverage on his car because it was an older vehicle that he has had for 4 years. We think this may be why they are giving us a hard time, but, we don't think it is fair.
This story raises a few more questions. Was someone driving the truck, or did it roll down a hill spontaneously, unoccupied? Has Jennifer's partner been in contact with the owner of the other car that was hit? How did the company deal with them? What does the police report for the incident say?
Still, we'll throw this open to wisdom of the Consumerist Commentariat Hive Mind. What should Jennifer's partner do?
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By now, everyone and their cat knows gold is the hottest commodity on the planet.
EconomPic (via The Reformed Broker) has compiled an interesting chart of who is holding the most gold. And who happens to take the top position? None other than John Paulson and company:
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5 people in the Netherlands are expecting a baby ... together
While we know that the idea of a white picket fence family isn't as common today as it used to be, this group of five people in the Netherlands is proving that family truly is what you make of it.
This specific family unit is made up of two couples -- Jaco and Sjoerd and Daantje and Dewi, and the couples have known each other for ten years. They've considered having a child together for about six years now. The fifth family member is Sean, an Australian man who has been Jaco and Sjoerd's partner for the last three and a half years. The family has decided that Sean will play an equal role in raising the family's future son.
In regard to Sean's relationship with Jaco and Sjoerd, Sjoerd told VICE, "Jaco and I have been married for eight years now. Unfortunately we can't marry Sean as well, otherwise we'd have done it in a heartbeat."
Dewi told VICE:
The family has to do this legally because in the Netherlands, a child can still only have a maximum of two legal parents. However, it is allowed for a mother to appoint an additional legal parent.
The family has made a plan to have one legal parent in each household because they're "splitting the upbringing equally," Dewi said.
Well, this baby definitely won't be short on love (or parents) when he finally enters the world.
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I get that they're criminals, but I still say that their greatest crime isn't poke-theft. It's devoting their lives to STALKING CHILDREN!
To a child's eyes, Helga is the hopeless victim of unrequited love. To an adult's eyes, Helga is really just a child with rage issues who has turned to stalking her classmate in order to cope with her horrible home life.
Given that their main goal is trying to destroy three little girls, all Powerpuff Girls villains are pretty messed up. Still, in the contest of whose the most disturbing, Him is the hands down winner. This is because Him is no ordinary monster. No, he's pretty clearly Satan. (You know, if Satan spliced his DNA with a lobster and dressed like a drag version of Santa Clause.)
Momma had a chicken! Momma had a cow... wait what? I don't know how this woman is giving birth to livestock, but I am certain there is a really fucked up story there.
Given that the show he's in is basically just a serial killer's fever dream, Eustace may seem like an odd choice for most disturbing, but think about it: How many times in the series' run did Eustace emotionally and physically abuse Courage. He enjoys animal cruelty so much, in fact, that he owns a mask specifically for that purpose. It's no wonder Courage is so jittery all the time. He's basically one of those Sarah McLachlan dogs.
He's a little boy whose best friend is a piece of wood? Oh, that's kind of cute. Oh, no, wait. He's a little boy that everyone is annoyed by and whose parents are nowhere to be found, whose best friend is a piece of wood. Yeah, that's really, really depressing.
Mr. Crocker is an obviously insane elementary school teacher who is singularly obsessed with one of the students in his class. I think Timmy's next wish should be for more thorough background checks in our public schools.
In all their investigations into the paranormal, did Mystery Inc. never think to investigate why THEIR DOG IS FUCKING TALKING?!? Does nobody else find that terrifying?


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"For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 4:16
- Pray women would embrace the truth that because of our faith in Jesus Christ we can be bold and confident in how we speak about God (Eph. 3:12)
- Ask God to give you boldness to speak about your faith and share the love of God with someone who does not know Christ personally.
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Randy Thomas exuded good cheer on Monday of Pendleton Round-Up week.
And why wouldn't he? The Pendleton Round-Up director, in charge of publicity for the iconic rodeo, has the world by the tail these days.
Ticket sales, for instance, continue on an upward trajectory.
"Last year, we set a record," said Thomas, as he leaned back in a chair in the media trailer. "This year, we've already broken that record. We exceeded all-time ticket revenues before the show even started."
Jason Graybeal, Round-Up director in charge of office and treasurer, confirmed the record bump in sales.
"We had record revenue prior to last year's Round-Up of $1.152 million," Graybeal said. "We surpassed the $1.2 million mark last week. There's not a single seat left for Saturday and Friday's about done, too."
In addition, the 1910 Room is fully booked. That's the tented area at the east end of the arena where guests watch rodeo action while enjoying drinks and gourmet food.
Thomas took a stab at explaining why the iconic outdoor rodeo keeps drawing more spectators.
"People just want to be here this year," he said. "I think we have a big footprint out there with a social media presence."
Happily, he said, the Round-Up has simply become a hot tourist destination.
"People in general want to experience something authentic, that's intensely relational," Thomas said. "They get here and find a community that's family. When people come here from out of town, they get that experience."
Another indication of the Round-Up's increasing magnetism is the annual Queens' Luncheon. The event, held at the Pendleton Convention Center, hosts visiting royalty who participate in Friday's Westward Ho! Parade. Last year, the luncheon welcomed about 150 rodeo queens and princesses.
"This year, I have close to 200 people coming," said Karen Vanderplaat, who is in charge of the event.
Among the expected royalty, Vanderplaat said, are 16 state rodeo queens who will get acquainted over sandwiches, salads and cookies.
Round-Up Director Tiah DeGrofft said sponsorships, like ticket sales, are also seeing an upswing.
"For the past three years, we've done about $20,000-to-$30,000 more than the year prior," she said. "Each year, we do a little better."
As if that wasn't enough, the weather forecast makes Thomas' mood even more sunny. Temperatures will linger in the upper 60s and low 70s throughout the week. The only hint of rain comes Thursday, but only a 20 percent chance.
"With cool weather, our beverage sales should be really strong," he said.
Not all beverages, he clarified, since water sales rise with the temperature.
Thomas spends a fair amount of time on the phone fielding calls from writers and photographers and others intent on experiencing the Pendleton Round-Up.
"A lot of people want to be a part of it," he said. "It's an iconic Oregon experience."
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Off Day Open Thread: 4/14/14/
Happy Monday, everyone. So how are you all feeling? Are your quads, hamstrings, backs, fingers and groins okay? Well, the same can't be said for the Yankees who were like a walking MASH unit this past weekend. I guess the good fortune with regards to injuries has ended in a spectacular way. Yikes.
Francisco Cervelli is more than likely going on the DL after pulling his hamstring in last night's game and I'm sure with the way things have gone lately, the rest of the team will be joining him soon.
Luckily today is an off-day so the less 'battered and bruised' players who aren't going on the DL can rest and prepare for tomorrow's game against the Cubs.
We figured we'd make an open thread for you this afternoon so you can discuss the injuries, who you think the Yankees should get to play first base, this past weekend's series, and other various subjects.
Today's flashback video is from the 2000 ALCS when today's birthday boy David Justice hit a booming home run against the Mariners:
I remember screaming as loud as Michael Kay in my house when this happened. Ah, the good old days...
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Everyone's Obsessed With This $89 Coffee Machine From Kmart
And we don't blame them.
Kmart, you never fail to disappoint us.
Today is no exception. An $89 espresso machine from Kmart has shocked us all by smashing a $949 competitor in taste and consistency of coffee.
This isn't just a decision from us (even though we have an borderline unhealthy obsession with the chain), this is from Australian consumer advocacy group, CHOICE. So you know it's legit.
The group pulled together 34 different coffee machines looking at their style, ease of use, taste and price. Kmart ended up taking the cake.
The organisation wrote:
"The overall score we gave the Kmart Anko Espresso Coffee Machine is not far off (and in some cases higher than) the scores we've given to machines that are significantly more expensive.
"Alongside pluses for good looks, taste and consistency of temperature, this machine does have its shortcomings and is not going to be the most solid appliance in your kitchen.
"In a blind taste test by our coffee taste testers (who are all professional baristas and industry experts), the Kmart machine received a score of 70 per cent on the taste test."
The DeLonghi La Specialista which will set you back $949 scored just 65 per cent.
That's another win for one of our favourite chains.
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Our version of the ultimate feel-good food, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, is chock-full of seasonal vegetables like leeks, carrots, celery, and onions. Slowly cooking a whole chicken, fragrant herbs, and fresh vegetables in chicken broth rather than water imparts a rich flavor to this soup.
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Glad I was able to spurn you on and I hope that it is useful to your listeners.
As for the Spielberg example, it is a good one and there is man times an author is not in complete control of what he is writing and is unaware of some underlying themes at times.
Catholic Answer's Jimmy Akin tells a story about his personal friend - author Tim Powers. He asked Tim about some of his underlying themes common to his books which Tim turned out to be totally unaware of and had never made the formal connection with.
As for "The Handbook of Christian Apologetics", one of the best apologetics books ever. I read it early in my conversion process and it was greatly helpful in dispelling my skepticism and to be able to intellectually embrace my budding faith. The format is just perfect for anybody who wants to approach a subject in a more methodical manner. They recently released "The Handbook of Catholic Apologetics" which is suppose to go into specific Catholic apologetics - on my long list of books to get.
I was reading reviews of the Catholic Handbook when I was looking to see if there was an updated or revised version of this handbook. I saw many complaints that the only change was a 40-page essay added on. That was a disappointment.
That said, this handbook is supremely helpful in sorting through questions in a logical fashion.
Thank you again for spurring me on. :-)
I have on several occasions taken the Gilgamesh and tried to read it; never managed. This abridged production of the epic was wonderously wonderful, thank you, Rose!
Also, the post-epic discussion was highly illuminating and instructive. Thank you muchly for your efforts, and if you ladies find in your bosoms a desire for another similar production, I will very happily welcome the event.
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Thanks very much for your kind review!
Yeah — it's not supposed to be full on horror. Just a hint!
If you're ready for more.
Book 2 is called:
Crowley Golden & the Isis Heart.
It follows one year after the Bellefaire.
It can be found @ Isisheartpodcast.com and iTunes.
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
Thanks Again!
Hi, M.J.,
My pleasure! I have begun listening to Isis (as I call it) much more slowly, especially as the holidays overcame podcast listening ... and am enjoying it very much. :-)


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Cartagena is an incredible combination of history, architecture, incredible luxury and crystal clear waters. Getting to Cartagena's best Caribbean beaches involves a yacht-bound mission that's best for the more adventurous or sea loving. To visit this place feels like an intriguing combination between Buenos Aires, Mykonos and Panama City.
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The Most Luxurious Place in Panama
The Best Destination in Panama
Our top two choices in Panama for a beach vacation were the untouched San Blas Islands — very rustic and undeveloped or a stunning private retreat near Portobello National Park called El Otro Lado. We decided on the latter.
Getting There
Arriving at El Otro Lado:
View from the Private Beach, Woman not Included
What to Do?
During your days you can chose to lounge by the infinity pool, as pictured above. It is here you watch boats sail by in Portobelo Bay which, centuries ago, was a vibrant port and the non-fictional basis for modern day tales of Pirates of the Caribbean. The staff to guest ratio ensures you are never without a a cocktail (ask for the Loominescence– a banana colada which we named on our last night… and used all of the bananas). And if you need to get up and walk around, grab one of the pareos neatly folded as you step out of the pool. It brings a little Nantucket elegance to this Central American retreat.
For the Adventurer
If you are interested, there is a wide range of activities are offered such as: a hike through the jungle with a guide (who has a machete that was put to good use), boat trips to private beaches for the day, kayaking and, my favorite, art classes.


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On Friday, April 26, 7 p.m., Numbskull Productions presents
Nathan Maxwell (Flogging Molly) doing an acoustic set at Zoey's.
The Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula presents free comedy
featuring Bill Mattson, Ian Davis, Dash Nye and others on
Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. in the Houdini Lounge.
Follow your bliss to The Deer Lodge on Friday, April 26
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Day 3 was a delight, not only was Solange performing (I seriously couldn't wait for that set), but our hometown super stars, ODESZA were capping off the night. But I'll get to that soon enough, lets start from the beginning. The internet is good for many things, one that I discovered recently is to … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot's Final Day, Ending On A High Note
Bumbershoot '17 Day 2: A Jam-packed Marathon of Music
Bumbershoot lights up the night for fans // All photos by Morgen Schuler Day Two of Bumbershoot was jam-packed with music and people. From Lorde to Weezer and everything in between, there was something there for everyone. I might have legitimately heard every genre of music on Saturday; I was … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot '17 Had A Sleepy Start Day One, But Ended With a Party
all photos by Morgen Schuler It was a little sleepy at the Seattle Center on Friday night, though we were in the mix of large crowd of teenagers in summer uniforms (read booty shorts and backless cropped tanks) coming out of Memorial Stadium. In fact, as a 35-year old concert goer, I felt old and a … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot '16 Opening Day: Cautious Optimism
We were all wondering how Bumbershoot was going to treat us this year. Would it prove to be on the upswing or are we looking at a change to the basic structure and feel that will leave the "old" festival to the history books. The answer: both. It's obvious we're not going to get our … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot Beyond the Music
There's plenty of coverage for this year's Bumbershoot Music Festival up on the interwebs discussing the best musical sets to catch or the local acts that deserve your attention, and we'll absolutely be blabbing all about those things throughout the festival and beyond as well. For our preview … [Read more...]
Bumbercrazy 2015: Lightening, Rain, and Music Music Music
Well, another Bumbershoot in the books and it was a hell of a time. The lineup was chock full of local and national acts, a solid mix that had honestly been lacking in recent years. Until this year it felt like they had been setting their sites toward a younger audience. While the mural/Starbucks … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot 2015: What's in Store?
Those of us who've been around the area for a while, have very specific feelings about Bumbershoot. Some have been around so long they remember when it was free, put on by the Seattle Center, and usually grumble about how expensive it is these days. Others are annoyed at how it changed from a local … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot Day 3: Ending The Fest in Photos
For the final day of Bumbershoot we're letting our fabulous photographer Dana Pleasant's shots do the talking, so enjoy! … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot Day 2: Packed With Great Acts, Top to Bottom
Many seasons have passed since Honcho had stepped through the gates of Seattle's Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival and I have grown increasingly weary. No joke, I can't begin to remember what year I attended last. Has it been that long or has the addition of "little d" and "little h" to the Grouch … [Read more...]
Bumbershoot 2014 Madness: Day 1 in Pictures
At Bumbershoot 2014 Dana, IRW's newest photographer, shared her magical powers for the weekend capturing moments in time that grab you and make you wish you had been there. This set of photos does just that. We have another coming from Day 3 as well so keep a look out for more visual delights coming … [Read more...]


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The R-Kaid-R has a very practical purpose. It's a portable emulator machine with an arcade stick, meaning you can play loads of your favourite classic games the way they were supposed to be played, anywhere you want.
Which is all well and good, but whatever. Just look at it. The wooden box, the retro styling on the screen, the craftsmanship and little touches...I'd never play any games because I'd just want to open it up and look at it all day.
The comparisons with a work of art don't stop there, though. There's also the price to consider. They're selling for around $3400, which is... well, yeah, you could buy every major gaming platform available today and still have change left over from $3400, so this one's only for the idle rich.
So maybe "just looking at it" is something we'll all be doing together.


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Manoj Kant Dash, Berhampur on 30-08-2009
Prince Dance Group Contact Person;Mr.Raj Kumar,Mobile: +919583888722
Congratulations from Orissa Barta.com, We are the first media house who reported your win to the world the very moment you won it on Colors TV.
odishabarta:- Congratulations Sir. How did Prince Dance group come into Existence? Who was the first person to dream it(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- I myself was the first dreamer and formed this Prince Dance Group at Ambapua, Berhampur.
odishabarta: - When it started what was your aim? To win prizes or to show your talent(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Nothing only to explore the Orissa talents specially Ganjam District.
odishabarta: - How many members are there currently in your group? Introduce them with their names.
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- 25 members as on date and all have participated in India? Got Talent.
odishabarta: - What do you all people do for a living? (jobs / work).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Only this for self employment.
odishabarta: - Who was your inspiration for creating Prince Dance Group(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Non other than me.
odishabarta: - When was your first performance(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- At Mumbai.
odishabarta: - You were the first team from Orissa to perform in Boogie Woogie and get recognition? How did you decide to go there and compete(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- From Sony T.V we applied to participate and selected.
odishabarta: - What did you learn from your experience with Sony TV's Boogie Woogie(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- During 2006 we were nominated to perform in Boogie Woogie and presented our performance and become runner with Rs.75,000/- cash award that developed our confidence level before the T.V camera.
odishabarta: - When did you hear about India's Got Talent(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- From Colors television advertisement.
odishabarta: - How did you decide to participate in the programme(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Concept developed based on mythological performance.
odishabarta:- How do you manage to collect money for your programmes(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Self finance.
odishabarta: - When you went to the finals of India's Got Talent, what was your biggest fear on stage / who was your biggest competitor(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Sneha & Richard.
odishabarta: - How do you plan to perform a particular act? Who does the planning and who directs(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- I myself the Director no decision rather decision was made instantly to present a lucrative item.
odishabarta: - Do anyone of you have any training in dance and or performing arts(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Yes, everyday my team practicing two to three hours daily.
odishabarta: - Where is your official practice room(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- At Ambapua entrance point of Berhampur Silk City in a rented house.
odishabarta: - Tell us about your time table in a typical day(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- No, time table because prior to this T.V channel before that we have performed for Maa T.V, Gemini T.V, E-TV, etc.
odishabarta: - After winning the coveted India's Got Talent show, you have become stars over night. How do you feel (?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- I am not feeling that I was a star I am casual rather the concept what my team presented in final round I am thankful to the Orissa voters for them only my team own the top rank.
odishabarta: - People from all over the world want to meet and interview you, and felicitate you? How do you people feel about it (?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- I am really feeling great by now felicitated by our popular Chief Minister Mr.Naveen Patnaik, KIDS Bhubaneswar, Sambad, Samaj, International Sai School Bhubaneswar,
E-TV and odishabarta and invitations are there from Rourkela Steel Plant, Blind School of Berhampur, Bhubaneswar Lions Club.
odishabarta: - Did you ever dream of such a day(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG): - Unexpected dream even today also I don? believe for such achievement.
odishabarta: - Government has decided to provide you with free land to establish your own dance academy in both berhampur as well as Puri. Are you having any plans (?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Already we have received a confirmation that Orissa Govt. to provide 4 acres of land at Amabapua but Govt. land was not available at Ambapua they have decided to provide a land at Gopalpur and 1Cr for building construction. Southern region RDC looking into the matter.
odishabarta:- What are your future plans(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG): - International level competition.
odishabarta:- We came to know that you are denying people to perform because of a pact between Prince dance group and Colors TV? Is it true? If yes, was it a pact which was part of India's Got Talent or it is a new agreement(?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG): - Yes, at the time of fulfilling the participation form with colors T.V they have made an agreement that we can? perform for two years anywhere without their knowledge. The condition was 1st year our share 40% and remaining 60% of colors T.V subsequently for second year the condition was 50%-50%.
odishabarta: - Are you planning to expand your group and include more people in it (?).
Krishna Reddy (PDG): - Definitely to encourage and involve more and more people in our team education was not the condition rather Talents proves everything.
odishabarta: - Give your words for all people of Orissa as well as world, which are deprived and poor and yet who want to leave their mark in the world, you have been idols for them.
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Votes supported us for this success otherwise we were in doubt on such tough competition in the final round. So convey my best wishes to entire citizens those have voted us globally.
Through your media convey my special thanks to Puri Kansu Group they have allotted 2000 sq.ft land at Puri to my Prince Dance Group, convey my best wishes RSB Metaltech Pvt.Ltd they have given us 10lacs and we also in this success Orissa Govt. planning to send my team to London and New York the entire cost shall borne by the State Govt. and during December this year we are leaving for U.S.A.
odishabarta: - Strict talks that some active politicians were involved behind the screen to gain their political mileage.
Krishna Reddy (PDG): - No, question only those leaders were encouraging to us.
odishabarta: - Last but not in the list tell us a sentence.
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- I was restricted to move in two wheeler I don? know for what reason. But a temporary Maruti Ritz provided to me for the time being till the awarded car reach. And I have decided I shall dedicate that car for public utility service in emergency for free of cost.
odishabarta: - Thank you for giving us so much time.
Krishna Reddy (PDG):- Thank you.


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Managing Director, Corporate Affairs | Council on Foreign Relations
20+ years of experience
Education: BA in International Relations at University of Virginia | MA in International Relations at Boston University
Previously worked at: Shaw Pittman Potts Trowbridge | Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) | Booz Allen Hamilton | Bearing Point
Currently: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) | Board Member of the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP) Alumni Association | DC Board Member of Global Kids
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Describe your role at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
The Council is a membership organisation and think tank. We serve as a resource for our members (both individual and corporate), the US and other governments, the academic community, the media, and the private sector. We convene discussions on global issues and create safe spaces where people can share ideas and debate policy.
As the managing director of corporate affairs, my role is to lead CFR's Corporate Membership Program, which provides executives at member companies with access to CFR events, policy discussions, and our resources. We also connect executives to thought leadership opportunities at CFR or Foreign Affairs magazine published by the Council. Currently, there are about 150 corporate member companies that go through a bit of a selection process and meet internal guidelines. Not all companies are fit for corporate membership.
The bigger picture is that my job is a hybrid of fundraising and connecting our corporate membership to CFR's resources. For any non-profit organisation, corporate support is a significant source of revenue. My team consists of fundraising and event programming professionals who work together to maintain relationships our corporate member companies and ensure that they are using their membership benefits. CFR's bread and butter is geopolitics, looking at country – to – country relationships and US foreign policy on a number of different issues. We also have experts that cover cyber space, Women & Foreign Policy, and a whole range of topics. My team connects executives to CFR's region and topic experts.
What do you find most challenging about working for an organisation with such an international network?
The biggest challenges that I face involve the way that global issues have an effect on our fundraising. For example, when the economy takes a downturn, we see member companies pull back, depending on the industry. On the other hand, sometimes they are willing to engage with us even more because they know that CFR experts provide excellent research on and analysis of issues.
Economic cycles can greatly affect our fundraising. But CFR's international network is an advantage.
The US will have a new President on January 20. In what ways will the new administration affect CFR's fundraising efforts?
CFR is a nonpartisan organisation. As an institution, we do not take a stand on any particular issue because we are really a convening body for our members to gather and discuss policy
Our member companies come from a wide range of industries, sectors, and countries. I do know that member countries are interested in our analysis on immigration, infrastructure, US environmental and energy policy, etc.
You have over twenty years of experience in international relations and foreign policy. Do you have any advice for young women of colour who would like to pursue a similar career?
My first piece of advice would be – don't worry about your skin colour or your background - because you belong. I really want young women of colour to act like they belong, because they do belong. There's no need to prove that you belong.
Like anyone else, you need to understand that market forces, globalisation, and the movement of people and technology are really levelling the playing field across the world. The western world has traditionally been at an advantage, but globalisation is really bringing down barriers for women and minorities. We're entering an age of economic, social, and digital disruption. One needs to be able to embrace the changes, and be globally competitive. You must constantly educate yourself because the rest of the world isn't going to slow down.
I would also say to young women of colour – just embrace it when your skin colour is the first thing that someone notices when you walk into a room. A lot of people shy away from this or feel embarrassment, but I say just embrace it. I recall being in Astana, Kazakhstan in 1999. I walked into a large market with hundreds of vendors and shoppers, and the place went absolutely dead silent. My Bulgarian colleague had warned me that this situation could happen, and had taught me some Russian just in case. I approached a vendor speaking Russian, and he literally ran away from me! But the one standing next to him smiled at me and spoke to me in the broken English that he knew, and everything was fine. You should embrace interactions like these – especially if you're going to be working in an international environment, with people from different cultures. Most people are just curious, they're not being disrespectful. They might not have seen many black people or people of colour.
Earlier this fall, I participated in a program called the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP). It is a fantastic week-long leadership program, which gathers mid-career level minorities who work in international affairs to help them develop their network, and figure out how to advance to senior roles in their career. You should look for organisations like ICAP to facilitate your network, but also make sure that your network doesn't only include people of your minority group. You need to reach out and develop a diverse group of mentors and champions from all walks of life.
Do you have anything you'd like to add?
Yes, I do! A lot of people think that working in foreign policy is just about saving the world, or they want to be a scholar or a fellow at a think tank – I think all of those things are fantastic. But I would say that there is a whole range of jobs available in foreign policy. My position is on the operational side of CFR; my work supports the think tank. I've also learned that a lot of companies with global supply chains are interested in human rights, sustainability, and economic development as well as political risk. These issues can affect them on a regulatory level and can affect a company's reputation.
I say all this to emphasise that young people should think broadly about their employment decisions. If you're interested in human rights and foreign policy, you might not think about working in the private sector, but a lot of these companies are working on these human rights issues within their supply chain.
There's a lot of opportunities out there to work in the foreign policy sector, and one should look outside the traditional policy jobs that you tend to know.


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Review: 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse/
Angelica Potter
Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a full force farce taking place in Milan, Italy and based on the real-life story of the suspicious death of Giuseppe Pinelli, a railway employee and recognized anarchist. Written by Dario Fo in 1970, only one year after Pinelli's death, the play centralizes around themes such as governmental power, corruption and cover-ups. This play exposes hypocrisy not only within the play's world, but in the real life world around its audience members.
The moment the audience walked into the theatre the detailed and intimate set drew them into the world they were about to see. Ingeniously designed by Dan Daly, the set effectively portrayed a simple office at police headquarters in Milan, Italy circa 1970. At the center of the stage were two French doors which opened to a small terrace to show a blue sky and leafless tree. Perfectly placed, the doors too, are characters within the play; with many parts of the story focused around them. During the prologue before the play began, the audience was slowly introduced to its characters and their morning routines as they silently entered the office and begrudgingly began their tasks. Though there were no lines and the play hadn't officially started, the audience lowered their voices except for moments of chuckling when they made comments to those around them regarding the action on the stage.
Fantastically directed by Matt Cahoon, the cast is comprised of six wonderfully talented actors, Richard Brundage (Inspector Bertozzo), A.J. Ditty (Maniac), John-Michael Breen (Constable), Nicholas Wilder (Sports Jacket), Jason Plourde (Superintendent), and Rebecca Tucker (Journalist). All six brought quirkiness and vigor to their diverse characters. While all had their strengths and made the show an overall success, there was one who stood out a little more from the very beginning. A. J. Ditty brilliantly portrayed his hysterical Maniac character. A master deceiver, the Maniac, constantly had one, if not more, of the other characters wrapped up in one of his schemes and either hanging on his every word or wanting to hang him with his every word. His intelligent and creative portrayal of this complex character is not to be missed.
This thoughtful play was not only full of slap-stick comedy, but it also included modern day references which effectively kept the audience engaged and laughing throughout the play. Best appreciated by a mature audience, Accidental Death of an Anarchist plays at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse until August 22nd. For additional information and tickets to Accidental Death of an Anarchist visit winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org
For more of my reviews and theatrical thoughts check out: http://intheatresome1isalwayswatching.blogspot.com/


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The Essential Rewards program (a.k.a. ER) is another amazing example of the generosity of Young Living. As a business builder, it just makes sense for you to be on ER. Before I get to the "why," I want to give you the run-down on what ER is and how it works.
Essential Rewards is an optional monthly shipment program that allows you to earn points in relation to the amount of PV you order each month. You can then use these points to purchase oils and products from the YL catalog. In essence, it's free stuff waiting for you.
Here are the highlights of the program:
- It's free to join
- You can cancel at any time
- Enjoy reduced shipping costs, priority on low-stock items, and exclusive promotions and products available ONLY on Essential Rewards
- Earn 10% back in ER points for Months 1-3
- Earn 20% back in ER points for Months 4-24
- Earn 25% back in ER points after 24 months
- Use ER points to purchase almost anything with a full PV in the Young Living catalog
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- Receive special gifts at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
The monthly order requirement is just 50 PV per month- usually $50 per month. You get to change the products in your ER shopping cart each month, and you can even change the ship date each month to a time that is most convenient to you (you know, to work around paychecks or vacations or whatnot).
Each month, you can watch your ER points total grow in your Virtual Office, which is also where you can redeem your points when it's time to cash them in. You can use up to 350 points at one time and up to 350 points in one month.
Now, back to why enrolling in ER just makes sense…in order to earn commissions and bonuses from Young Living, you have to place a monthly order of 50 PV or 100 PV (more on this in the next section). If you're placing regular monthly orders so you can earn your paychecks, then doesn't it make sense to be a part of Essential Rewards so that you can maximize your earnings? You get points back that you can use toward free product, reduced shipping, and exclusive products and promotions! If you're building a business and you are NOT on Essential Rewards, then, my friend, you are simply leaving free product on the table. And we'd be doing you a disservice if we didn't let you know!
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Placing an order that reaches your 50PV/100PV goal each month doesn't have to be scary or intimidating. Here are some tips to help you get there:
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- Transfer Buying: Simply put, this is taking money you are already spending elsewhere – be it on supplements, first aid, beauty products, grooming, or cleaning products – and transferring those dollars to the pure, natural, essential oils and oil-infused products from Young Living. Buy the products from yourself and enjoy the added benefits of earning ER points! This also helps you become a "product of the product" and explore more options from Young Living.