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A critic later observed that Mr. Obama threw like a girl; apparently he hadn't seen Joan Joyce throw a softball. Ted Williams and I did and were similarly impressed.
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Is there any doubt that Terri Schiavo is in a persistent vegetative state? Yes, argue those fighting to keep her alive, including Gov. Jeb Bush. Doctors have sparred about this before in court, and the most recent ruling upheld the diagnosis.
The issue arose again this week when a neurologist, Dr. William Cheshire of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., said in a court document that he believed it's more likely that Schiavo is in a "minimally conscious state" than a persistent vegetative one.
In a persistent vegetative state, a person is awake but not aware of oneself or the environment, and making only reflex movements. In a minimally conscious state, a person's behavior shows inconsistent but reproducible signs of consciousness. For example, a patient can occasionally follow simple commands, scratch the nose if it itches, or try to use an object like a comb for its correct use.
Conflicting diagnoses
Cheshire was not available for an interview, the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville said in a statement. It said that at the request of the state of Florida he observed Schiavo at her bedside and reviewed her medical history but did not conduct an extensive examination of her.
In his affidavit, Cheshire said Schiavo showed several behaviors "that I believe cast a reasonable doubt on the prior diagnosis" of persistent vegetative state. For example, he said, her face brightens and she smiles in response to the the voice of familiar people such as her parents. Her eyes don't track moving objects consistently, but "she does fixate her gaze on colorful objects or human faces for some 15 seconds at a time," he said.
"Although Terri did not demonstrate during our 90-minute visit compelling evidence of verbalization, conscious awareness or volitional behavior, yet the visitor has the distinct sense of the presence of a living human being who seems at some level to be aware of some things around her," Cheshire said in the affidavit.
But the first part of that sentence, in fact, "starts to meet the criteria for vegetative state," said Dr. Gene Sung, director of the neurocritical care and stroke section of the University of Southern California.
Sung, who has not been involved with the case, said of Cheshire that "unfortunately his feelings, and possibly his religious beliefs, are affecting his medical decision." The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, which notes on its Web site that it was founded by Christian bioethicists, lists Cheshire as its director of biotech ethics.
Sung said the original diagnosis was based on repeated examinations by "very distinguished neurologists" and he called himself as comfortable with that diagnosis as he can be without examining Schiavo himself.
Dr. Roger Albin, a professor of neurology at the University of Michigan who also was not involved in the Schiavo case, agreed. "I don't think there's any reason to doubt the diagnosis... I don't think her evaluation could have been done better."
He also said he's not aware of any evidence that a person could emerge from years in a persistent vegetative state and enter a minimally conscious state, especially in a case like Schiavo's, where blood flow to the brain had been temporarily cut off in 1990.
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Last examination in 2002
The diagnosis has been a court matter, both in 2000 and in 2002. In the latter year, a Florida judge agreed with four neurologists that Schiavo was in a persistent vegetative state. Brain scans and examinations were conducted in 2002, but no new neurological evaluation has been ordered since, and the medical record has been closed.
Testimony in those cases included statements from Schiavo's treating physician, Dr. Victor Gambone, who said in 2000 that he agreed with the diagnosis. Schiavo's daily caregivers told him they could not get any response showing an appreciation of her surroudings, he said.
In 2002, Dr. Ronald Cranford, an expert on persistent vegetative states who was brought into the case by Schiavo's husband, testified that key centers of Schiavo's brain probably had no viable neurons left. She was not actually fixing her gaze on her mother, as had been suggested, but rather showing a reflex action seen in patients in a vegetative state.
(Cranford said Thursday he still has no doubt the diagnosis is correct and that Cheshire is "flat-out wrong.")
Two other neurologists also agreed with the diagnosis, including one appointed by the court to examine and evaluate Schiavo.
Testimony of parents' experts
But doctors representing Schiavo's parents at the 2002 hearing had a different conclusion. Dr. William Hammesfahr, a Florida neurologist, said his examination of Schiavo found she is "definitely aware of her mother" and communicating through following instructions and in looking at people. And a radiologist said a brain scan in 2002 showed more normal appearance than one in 1996 and said there was a "significant probability that she would improve" with certain treatments.
But the court was not given any objective data to support that latter assertion, said Dr. Timothy Quill, director of the Center for Palliative Care and Clinical Ethics of the University of Rochester Medical Center, writing in Thursday's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Hammesfahr has been a figure of controversy. In 2001, the Florida Department of Health accused him of falsely advertising a neurological treatment and exploiting a patient for financial gain. The treatment is "contrary to current neurological knowledge," the department said. Hammesfahr denied the accusations, and in an interview Thursday he said the probation and fine against him were overturned on appeal.
On Thursday, Dr. Lawrence J. Schneiderman of the University of California, San Diego, a specialist in bioethics of medical futility and end-of-life care, said in an interview, "He's a quack, to put it the politest way I can."
Hammesfahr said he believes Schiavo can be helped by treatment and that numerous other neurologists, some of whom actually examined Schiavo, agreed.
"I'm not the only person who has said she can be rehabilitated," he said. "Are we all quacks?
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Freestyle Recurve Archery
This is the one you will most likely have seen if ever watched archery in the Olympics.
It is a recurve bow (can see the curves on the limbs) and it has a sight on it to make it Freestyle. This one also has a stabiliser system which you can see.
This is one of the most common forms of archery
Barebow Archery
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This is the most modern form of archery
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Exactly one year ago I sat in some other chair, in front of the same computer, and typed my first post. I think I didn't have a clue what I'm doing and how to do this. I'm glad I persisted. When I look at the first posts and photos, I get a migraine. Plus an ulcer. And '' Oh Mary '' is heard. But I'll never delete them because I don't want to delete the path of my progress. That's why I like to do this because I'm progressing with this blog and I'm coming closer to the point that I want to achieve. Maybe I will became ill one year later from now, while looking at photos I published today, who knows =).
This little blog is my hobby, a workshop where I set free my creativity and love of amateur photography and cooking. I have no knowledge of professional cooking techniques and I don't have that desire to learn it, my desire is not to become a chef. I have no idea about the technical basics of photography, photographic techniques, let alone which camera would be best for food photography. I don't blog because I would like to receive free products, etc . . . I do this because I love food because I want to learn to cook well, because I stare for hours at beautiful food photography, because I like to write, create and I like to have my own little project. And I want to continue doing this with love. I love to cook and make a mess in a small kitchen, searching recipes, taking pics and doing my last touch on them in photoshop. .
Readers .... you've been good to me this whole year. You are my comfort, joy and support. I'm surprised I haven't received a single negative comment. Internet is a place masks allow people to be ugly and cruel without limits. I feel sad when I think about all that negativity.
Privacy means a lot to me, there's not a lot of people who I let close and who make me feel like they are worth it to be totally open with them. So it's even more surprising that I even started writing a blog. I didn't want to blog anonymously, because it negates the point of blogging, so I knew I can't blog without being Neja.
Thanks to all those who understand why I'm doing this and support me. Thanks for all the decorative napkins , flowers and the rest of the decor you give it to me saying, ''Hey take this, you can use it for your blog.'' I know what kind of photos I want to create, and that requires a lot of interesting decor, plates, glasses, nice fabric, cutlery... unfortunately it also costs a lot, plus I have no room to store all of this ... so I can only dream and I have to constantly say to myself that time will come for that and a better camera. And yes, my mom still doesn't understand why and what I'm doing. She didn't grow up with computers so I don't blame her =).
Truffle ... thank you. Thanks for the image of my blog, for all discussions relating my little blog, for your support, and for eating my food =). (For those who don't have a clue who I'm talking about, Truffle is a nickname for my boyfriend .. I call him Truffle because he is special like that… as truffles are).
Macarons! I tried to make them over half a year ago but I did not succeed. Even before I started preparing them, I became nervous, because I was surfing the internet. I read all sorts of horrors, that success on preparation macarons depends even on the time of year and humidity! And when the end result was suitable for trash, I might have felt a little bit of moisture in my eyes. I was really nervous when I did them this time. I followed each step of the recipe (including the fact that I left the egg whites for one day at room temperature). Hey, it was my second time I dealt with this, do you think I won't approach this very seriously ? =) And I did it! It worked!
I am glad I spent this year with you.
With love , Neja
The recipe
|Chocolate macarons
Makes about 35 whole
100 grams blanched, ground almonds (make sure to grind more than 100 grams)
100-110 grams egg whites aged 1 day at room temperature
15 grams cocoa powder
185 grams powdered sugar
4 tablespoons sugar
The process
1. Grind the almonds in a mixer or a food processor. Push the almond flour through a sieve to get rid of any large pieces or lumps.
2. Mix the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together with the ground almonds in a food processor.
3. In a large bowl, whip the egg whites with a hand- or stand mixer. As the egg whites start foaming, add the sugar one tablespoon at a time and continue whipping until the mixture is glossy and stiff. You should be able to hold the bowl upside down without the meringue sliding out.
4. Fold the dry mix carefully and slowly into the meringue, use a spatula. Add food coloring if desired until fully mixed. Don't overmix!
5.. Fill your piping bag and pipe the macarons onto a baking sheet. Don't pipe too much of the mixter, because it spreads. Let them set for 60 minutes to form a dry skin.
6. Preheat the oven to 150° C. Bake for about 14 minutes. Let cool completely, then spread caramel on them and sandwich them together.
100 grams granulated sugar
150 ml heavy cream
85 grams salted butter
A pinch of seasalt(optional)
The process
1. Carefully heat the sugar in a saucepan withput stirring. Once the sugar starts melting and becomes a lovely amber brown color, swirl a few times. Remove from heat and swirl until all the sugar has melted. Heat the cream in another saucepan.
2. Add the diced butter to the sugar. Be very careful so you don't get caramel on yourself, it is HOT! Once the butter is added, it will start to curdle a bit, but just keep stirring and it will come together. Put the saucepan back on the heat.
3. Add the cream, a little at a time. Be careful, it will spit and spatter like crazy! Let the caramel boil for a few minutes and then remove the pan from the heat. Let cool and then pour your lovely caramel into clean jars. Don't worry if the caramel seems to runny, it will harden in the fridge (hopefully not too much..). Store in the fridge. If you feel that your caramel is to stiff, leave it in room temperature before using.
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Za približno 35 polovičk makronov
100g mletih mandljev
100-110 gramov beljakov, ki so en dan počivali na sobni temperaturi
15g kakava v prahu
185g sladkorja v prahu
4 žlice sladkorja
1. Zmeljemo mandlje ali uporabimo kupljene mlete mandlje. Presejajte mlete mandlje z drobnim cedilom, da se znebite vseh velikih kosov ali kepic.
2. V multipraktiku zmešajte sladkor v prahu, kakav v prahu in mlete mandlje.
3. V veliki skledi, z mikserjem ali ročno stepite beljake. Kot se beljaki začnejo peniti, dodamo sladkor eno žlico po žlico in stepamo dokler zmes ni več tekoča ampak kompaktna (nastane sneg). Sneg mora biti tak, da če bi skledo obrnili na glavo, bi sneg ostal na mestu in ne bi zdrsnil ven.
4. Z lopatico previdno in počasi vmešajte suho mešanico (sladkor v prahu, kakav, mandlji) v sneg. Res bodite previdni, da ne boste hitro mešali. Po želji dodajte jedilno barvo, naj bo v prahu in ne tekoča!
5. Napolnimo slaščičarsko vrečko in na peki papir (ali silikonsko podlago, ki je namenjena za peko makronov) nabrizgamo približno 2 cm velike kupčke. Pazimo na razmik, saj se makroni malce razlezejo. Preden jih položite v pečico, naj stojijo na sobni temperaturi eno uro!
6. Pri 150 ° C pečemo približno 14 minut. Nato naj se ohlajajo vsaj 1 uro preden jih namažemo s karamelo.
100 g mletega sladkorja
150 ml smetane za stepanje
85 gramov masla
1. Pazljivo segrejte sladkor v ponvi (taki, na katero se ne prime vse, teflonski…) občasno premešajte. Ko se sladkor začne topiti in postane lepo rumeno rjave barve, premešajte nekajkrat. Odstranite z ognja in mešajte, dokler se ves sladkor ne raztopi. V drugi ponvi segrejte smetano.
2. Stopljenemu sladkorju dodajte narezano maslo. Bodite zelo previdni, da ne bo karamela špricnila na vašo kožo, ker bo zelo vroča ! Ko dodamo položimo ponev nazaj na ogenj.
3. Dodamo smetano,malo po malo. Bodite previdni , ker bo verjetno zelo cvrčalo! Pustite karamelo vreti nekaj minut, premešajte in nato odstranite ponev z ognja . Naj se ohladi in nato nalijemo karamelo v čiste kozarce. Ne skrbite, če bo karamela preveč tekoča, v hladilniku se bo strdila. Pustite, da se ohladi in jo nato položite v hladilnik. Če se vam zdi, da je vaš karamela preveč trda, jo pred uporabo pustite nekaj časa na sobni temperaturi in premešajte z žličko.


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Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents "Gods and Heroes: Ancient Legends in Renaissance Art," through Dec. 31; "The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s," through Jan. 14; "Rodin — 100 Years," through May 13; "Beyond Angkor: Cambodian Sculpture From Banteay Chhmar," through Jan. 7; "Fischli & Weiss: Büsi (Kitty) & Hunde (Dogs)," through Dec. 3; "From Riches to Rags: American Photography in the Depression," through Dec. 31; "Gods and Heroes: Ancient Legends in Renaissance Art," Dec. 31; Mourners From the Tomb of Isabella of Bourbon," Feb. 4; "Heritage: Wadsworth and Jae Jarrell," through Feb. 25. Call 216-421-7340 or visit www.clevelandart.org.
FAVA Gallery: 39 S. Main St., Oberlin, presents Members' Holiday Show, through Dec. 17 Call 440-774-7158 or visit favagallery.org.
Gallery One: 7003 Center St., Mentor, presents sixth annual "Cold Nose — Warm Heart" children's art exhibit, with works depicting animals from Lake Humane Society and Marilyn's Voice, through Jan. 5; Dean Morrisee holiday appearance, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 and noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Call 440-255-1200 or visit www.galleryone.com.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland: 11400 Euclid Ave., presents "A Poet*hical Wager," through Jan. 28; "Phil Collins: My Heart's in My Hand, and My Hand Is Pierced, and My Hand's in the Bag, and the Back Is Shut, and My Heart Is Caught," through Jan. 28; "Induction: Tauba Auerbach and Eliane Radigue" and "Simon Denny: The Founder's Paradox," Feb. through June 10. Call 216-421-8671 or visit mocacleveland.org.
Sandusky Cultural Center: 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, present"Milt Hinton," Jan. 7 through Feb. 11; "Metamorphosis," Feb. 18 through March 15; "Cleveland Artifact Machine," April 15 through May 20. Call 419-625-1188 or visit www.SanduskyCulturalCenter.org
Sculpture Center: 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, presents "Screaming Voicelessly to a Distant Silence," new work by Paul O'Keeffe, and "Sculptural Voyage/2017/Andrew T. Chakalis," through Dec. 22. Call 216-229-6527 or visit www.sculpturecenter.org.
Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents Lorain County Printmakers Exhibition, through Dec. 8 in Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery Call 440-366-4040 or visit www.StockerArtsCenter.com.
Transformer Station: 1460 W. 29th St., Cleveland, presents "Scott Olson," through Dec. 10; "Jerry Birchfield: Stagger When Seeing Visions," through Dec. 10 "Liz Roberts and Henry Ross: Death Knell," through Dec. 10. Call 216-938-5429 or visit www.transformerstation.org.
Ursuline College Florence O'Donnell Wasmer Gallery: 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, presents "Glitz & Glam: Highlights of the Ursuline College Historic Costume Study Collection," through Dec. 29. Call 440-646-8121.
Valley Art Center: 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, presents 46 annual Juried Art Exhibit, through Dec. 13. Call 440-247-7507 or visit www.valleyartcenter.org.
West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents Nature in Music:Weather, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Willoughby Hills Community Center Gallery: 35400 Chardon Road, presents "Paint, Pixels, & Pencil," through Jan 8. Call 440-918-8730 or visit www.willoughbyhills-oh.gov.
Clague Playhouse: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, will hold auditions for "Silent Sky," by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Curt Arnold, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 — sought are two women in their 30s, two women in their 40s to 50s and one man in his 30s. Call 440-331-0403 or visit ClaguePlayhouse.org.
Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries: will hold auditions for the this season's performances of "Tetelestai," the story of Jesus' trial, execution and resurrection, Dec. 11 and 12 at Gilmour Academy Lower School in Gates Mills. Call 440-944-0635 or visit LiveThePassion.org.
Mad* Factory: 39 S. Main St., Suite. 310, Oberlin, will hold auditions teens 13 to 19 for "The Addams Family," 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 (choose one day and be prepared to be there that whole time), with callbacks being 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 -- those auditioning are asked to prepare one 32-bar cut and have music in a binder (accompanist will be provided). Call 440-935-3875 or visit MTIShows.com.
Rabbit Run Community Arts Association: 49 Park St., Madison, will hold auditions for "Quilters," by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 (by appointment) in the C. K. Rickel Theatre in the Royce Hall for Fine and Performing Arts at Lake Erie College in Painesville (the show will run Feb. 9 through March 4 at C. K. Rickel Theatre). Call 440-428-5913 or visit RabbitRunOnline.org.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Brandon T. Jackson, Dec. 1 through 3. Call 216-696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com.
Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Sinbad, Jan. 26; Bob Saget, Feb. 10; Jim Belushi & The Board of Comedy, March 10. Call 330-908-7625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Tom Papa, through Dec. 2; Stravros Halkias, Dec. 3; Andy Woodhull, Dec. 6 through 9; Mike Paramore, Dec. 10; Aaron Kleiber, Dec. 13; Josh Blue, Dec. 14 through 16. Call 216-736-4242 or visit www.pickwickandfrolic.com/shows/hilarities-4th-street-theatre.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents John Mulaney, 7 and 10 p.m. Jan. 12; Brian Regan, Jan. 27; Kathleen Madigan, Feb. 1. Call 216-241-6000, or visit www.playhousesquare.com.
Sandusky State Theatre: 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, presents Ron White, March 23. Call 419-626-1950 or visit www.sanduskystate.com.
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Do Make Say Think, Dec. 9; Davey Suicide, Dec. 10; SWMRS, The Interrupters, The Regrettes, Dec. 13; Macabre, Dec. 14; Lil Pump, Dec. 15; Winter Warm Up, Dec. 16; Mushroomhead, "Old School X-Mas," Dec. 23; Chip Tha Ripper, Dec. 29; Twiztid's New Years Evil, Dec. 31; Borns, Feb. 8; Neck Deep, Feb. 10; Tokio Hotel, Feb. 14; Machine Head, Feb. 16; Radiate 2018, Feb. 17; Portugal, the Man and Twin Peaks, Feb. 18; The Decibel Magazine Tour featuring Enslaved, Wolves of the Throne Room, Feb. 21; Y&T, March 1; Miguel, Sim, Nonchalant Savant, March 10; Michael Schenker Group, March 16; Nightwish, March 24; Dan Auerbach & The Easy Eve Sound Revue, March 31; The Darkness, April 14; Nile & Soulfly, May 4; Insomnia, May 23Hammerfall, Flotsam and Jetsam, June 1. Visit www.clevelandagora.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents The Hi-Views, Dec. 1; Night Demon, Breaker, Shok Paris, Resistance, Dec. 2; Blues vs. Opiods, Travis Haddix Blues Band, Gaetano Letizia & The Underworld, Colin Dussault Band, Sam Hooper Group, Bluescasters, Dec. 3; ZooFunkYou, The Cat's Meow, Dec. 3; Reverend Horton Heat, Junior Brown, The Blasters, Big Sandy, Dec. 6; Matthew Milia, Peter Oren, Dolfish, Dec. 7; Hackensaw Boys, Swap meet, Dec. 8; John Lennon Remembered, Dec. 8; Ottawa, Public, Saint Light, Dec. 9; Blockhead, P. Stoops, Dec. 9; Tab Benoit, Eric Johanson, Dec. 10; Arin Ray, Dec. 11; Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun, Dec. 12; Twisted Pine, The Vindy's, Dec. 12; Milo, Scallops Hotel, S.Al, Dec. 13; Roots of A Rebellion, Vanishing Apollo, Dec. 14; Daddy Longleg's Homegrown Revival, Dec. 15; Say Anything, Radar State, Backwards Dancer, Night 1, Dec. 16-17; Say Anything, Radar State, Backwards Dancer, Night 2, Dec. 17; Rachal Hunt, Dec. 17; Grizfolk, Dec. 18; Billy Galewood, Dec. 19; JP & The Chatfield Boys, Dec. 20; Marcus Alan Ward, Dec. 22; Snowflak Soiree ft. Blue Moon Soup, Splitroot, Dec. 22; Obnox, Kill The Hippies, Iron Oxide, Wetbrain, Dec. 23; Broccoli Samurai, Wanyama, Dec. 23; 10th Annual Bluse Lunch, Matzo Ball and Latke Party, Dec. 25; The Vital Organs, Auttie, Bonnie Clydeman, Dec. 28; MoKo BoVo, Maura Rogers and The Bellows, The Cove Men, Dec. 28; Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Jones for Revival, Dec. 29-30; Cycles, Dec. 29; Earphorik, Dec. 30; Cycles, Dec. 30; Cloud Nothings Nye Show, Half An Animal, Christmas Pets, Dec. 31; The Last Revel, Jan. 4; Fred Eaglesmith, Tif Ginn, Jan. 5; Cowslingers, Jan. 5; Ernie Krivda & The Generation Next Jazz Quartet, Jan. 7; Cleveland Blues Society jam nite, Jan. 8; Dorothy, Jan. 9; Hassles, Jan. 10; Anthony Gomes, Jan 11; Ben Caplan, Istvan Medgyesi, Jan. 11; Keller Williams, Jan. 12; ProgNation 2 Year Anniversary Show, Jim Volk, Jan. 13; Flobots, Jan. 16; Snail Mail, Lomelda, Jan. 22; Ben Miller Band, Chicago Farmer, Jan. 25; The Ragbirds, Jan. 27; Noah Gundersen, Lizzy Gundersen, Feb. 2; Why?, Feb. 3; Samantha Fish, Feb. 6; Greensky Bluegrass, Feb. 7; They Might be Giants, Feb. 11; The Infamous Stringdusters, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Feb. 13; Valerie June, The War and Treaty, Feb. 23; Nora Jane Struthers, Frb. 24; Lettuce & Galactic, Feb. 25; Soja, March 11; Jonatha Brooke, March 21; Altan, March 22; Coast Modern, March 29; The Mountain Goats, April 13; Anderson East, Devon Gilfilliam, April 14; The Weepies Hideaway 10 Year Anniversary Tour, April 16; Fortunate Youth, Ballyhoo, Tatanka, April 18; Brian Fallon and The Howling Weather, Caitlin Rose, April 21. Call 216-383-1124 or visit www.beachlandballroom.com.
Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, presents Weezer, Pixies, July 11; Foo Fighters, July 25. Call 330-920-8040 or visit www.blossommusic.com.
Goodyear Theater: 1201 E. Market St., Akron, presents Red Wanting Blue, Dec. 31; Black Label Society, Corrosion of Conformity, Red Fang, Feb. 6; Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Feb. 23; Railroad Earth, March 7; Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour, April 28. Call 330-690-2307 or visit goodyeartheater.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., presents Joey A., J. Leshelle, Dec. 1; Bre Vibez, Malik X, GXLD Militia, C. Tuck, Jovzilla, Dec. 3; The White Buffalo, Suzanne Santo, Dec. 5; Scarface, Dec. 6; Urban Tropic, The Katy, Mars Dog, Dec. 7; Sonny Digital, Reese La Flare, Black Boe, DJ Fresco, DJ Knyce, Von Swagger, Dec. 8; The Tom Katlees, The Mason District, Meg & The Magnetosphere, Dec. 9; Suitcase Runaway, Julia Julian, The Rainbow Emergency, Biplane Orchard, Dec. 10; Radiator Hospital, Cheap Clone, Joey Sprinkles, Dec. 11; Made Violent, Ugly Sun, Pack Wolf, Dec. 12; R the Czar, B. Jones, BKA WATTS, Crazy8the Great, Dec. 13; Unsane, Big Brave, Child Bite, Dec. 14; McCafferty, Heart Attack Man, Runaway Brother, Jetty Bones, Dec. 15; Last Call Cleveland, Dec. 16; The Whiskey Daredevils, 45 Spider, Dec. 16; The Dead Licks, Jul Big Green, The Things with Feathers, The Vital Organs, Dec. 19; Melladramatics, Dark Water Rebellion, Dec. 20; Hello Luna, John's Little Sister, The Movies, Dec. 21; The Modern electric, Trios, Dec. 23; Sweepyheads, Who Hit Me, Dec. 25; The New Reddicks, Xela's Opus, Charlie Mosbrook, Dec. 30; The Freak Drop w/ Tropidelic, Vibe & Direct, Bumpin Uglies, Dutty, Dec. 31; Old Souls, Bitchcrest, Curtail, Shade, Jan. 4; Hamilton Handshake, Dark Water Rebellion, Cadaver Dogs, White Buffalo Woman, Jan. 5; This Moment in Black History, Fringe Candidate, Bloody show, Pig Flyer, Jan. 6; Bro Dylan, Shawn Brewster and The Lovelies, The Liars Revival, LexandZay, Jan. 7; An American Astronaut, persons places things, Iron Bison, Two Hands, Jan. 11; BKA Watts, Jan. 12; Saint Light, The Commonwealth, Glowing Moses, Jan. 13; Spafford, Jan. 14; Ruth B., Jan. 27; Anti-Flag, Stray From The Path, The White Noise, Sharptooth, Feb. 8; The Expendables, Through the Roots, Pacific Dub, March 6; Skinny Lister, March 7; Screaming Females, Thou, HIRS, April 14; Cub Sport, April 17. Call 216-321-5588 or visit www.grogshop.gs.
Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Kip Moore, Drake White and The Big Fire, Jordan Davis, Dec. 1; Beatles vs. Stones — A Musical Showdown, Dec. 2; Sara Evans (Christmas show), Dec. 8; Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin experience, Dec. 10; 98 Degrees, Dec. 14; Night Ranger, Dec. 15; Michael Stanley and the Resonators, Donnie Iris & The Cruisers, Dec. 22; Berlin, The Romantics, Jan. 19; Grand Funk Railroad, Jan. 20; Candlebox, Jan. 27; Art Garfunkel, Jan. 27; Loverboy, Feb. 2; Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees tribute), Feb. 3; 3 Doors Down (acoustic), Feb. 9; Elijah Rock, "A Night of Romance," Feb. 9; Collective Soul, Feb. 15; Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Feb. 16; Michael Carbonaro, Feb. 17 (rescheduled from Nov. 11); John Mueller's Winter Dance Party — Tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, Feb. 18;G3 Tour 2018 featuring Joe Satriani, John Petrucci of Dream Theater and Phil Collen of Def Leppard, Feb. 22; Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, March 2; Robin Thrower, April 6. Call 330-908-7625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Boy Band Review, Dec. 1; Hatebreed, Dying Fetus, Twitching Tongues, Dec. 2; Puddles Pity Party, Dec. 3; Damien Escobar, Dec. 5; Z1079 White Out Party featuring Moneybagg Yo, K Camp, Q Money, Dec. 7; Steel Panther, Dec. 12; Sza, Smino, Ravyn Lenae, Dec. 13; Matisyahu, Common Kings, Orphan, Dec. 14; Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Dec. 15; Ohio City Singers, Alexis Antes, Chris Allen, Dec. 16; Bruce in the USA (Bruce Springsteen tribute), Dec. 21; Strangelove (Depeche Mode tribute), Dec. 22; Boys From the County Hell (Pogues tribute), Dec. 23; Led Zeppelin 2 (Led Zeppelin tribute), Dec. 31; Holiday Hangover — featuring Tricky Dick & TheCover-Ups, Old Skool, Pop Fiction, Jan. 5; Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Jan. 6; August Burns Red, Born of Osiris, Erra, Jan. 9; Capricorn Party — featuring Terry Lee Goffee (Johnny Cash tribute), Jan. 12; Stick Figure, Jan. 18; Silverstein & Tonight Live, Broadside, Picturesque, Jan. 19; G. Love & Special Sauce, Jan. 20Lalah Hathaway, Jan. 21; Mod Sun, Call me Karizma, Austin Cain, Jan. 29; Blues Traveler, Jan. 30; Starset, Grabbitz, Year of the Locust, Feb. 3; Greensky Bluegrass, Feb. 7; Avatar, The Brains, Hellzapoppin, Feb. 8; In This Moment, P.O.D., New Years Day, Feb. 9; Fayrewether, Feb. 10; Above & Beyond, Feb. 15; Awolnation, Nothing But Thieves, Feb. 17; Coin, Feb. 18; Gaelic Storm, Feb. 22; PVRIS, Feb. 23; Galactic, Lettuce, Feb. 25Who's Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), March 3; Soja, March 11; Eric Johnson, Arielle, March 13; Big K.R.I.T., March 18Judah & The Lion, Colony House, Tall Heights, March 21; Iced Earth, Sanctuary, Kll Ritual, March 27; Kayzo, 4B, Dubloadz, Gammer, March 27; Pop Evil, Palaya Royale, Black Map, March 28; Mat Kearney, Andrew Belle, March 29; AJR, April 18; Echosmith, Banners, April 20. Call 216-241-5555 or visit www.hob.com/cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall, July 15. Call 216-861-4080 or visit www.nauticaflats.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents "An Acoustic Christmas With Over the Rhine," Dec. 1; Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan, Dec. 3; Todd Rundgren, Dec. 5; Petula Clark, Dec. 15; Uriah Heep, March 1 and 3; The Texas Troubadours, March 4; The Zombies, March 24; Ricky Skaggs, March 25; Karla Bonoff, April 6; Asleep at the Wheel, April 15; Dweezil Zappa, May 1. Call 330-677-5005 or visit www.kentstage.org.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents "The Voices of Christmas," featuring a cappella performances by the Elyria Northern Cascade Chordsmen, Lorain Golden Crescenet Chorus and Lake Ridge Legacy Sweet Adelines," 3 p.m. Dec. 3. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www.lorainpalace.com.
Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Tom Petty Tribute by shadow of a Doubt, Dec. 1; Victor Wainwright, Dec. 2; Ohio City Singers, Dec. 2; Santana Brunch with Evil Ways, Dec. 3; The Music of Simon & Garfunkel by Swearengin & Kelli, Dec. 3; The Jive Aces, Dec. 6; Hot Djang!, Dec. 7; Brazilian Night with Luca Mundaca & her band, Dec. 8; Eric Clapton Tribute with Slowhand, Dec. 8; Polka Brunch with Santa and The Chardon Polka Band, Dec. 9; The Black Lillies, Dec. 10; Beatles Brunch Hoiiday Edition, Dec. 10; Hayes Carll, Dec. 12; Sister Hazel, Dec. 13; Mike Doughty, Dec. 14; Steely Dan Tribute by FM Project, Dec. 15; Sonny Moorman Group, Dec. 16; Rachel Brown Christmas Brunch, Dec. 17; Ron Zehel guitar Center Christmas Concert, Dec. 17; A Neil Diamond Christmas with The Diamond Project, Dec. 17; Cleveland Stories: Millionaire's Row, Dec. 20; FireSide, Dec. 22; Tropical CLeveland, Dec. 23; Sinatra Night with Michael Sonata, Dec. 23; Marty Bridget Davis and Ryan Sucick: The Naughty & Nice Show, Dec. 23; Sinatra Night with Michael Sonata, Dec. 23; Cats on Holiday Brunch, Dec. 24; Carlos Jones and the Plus Band, Dec. 26; Bald Benevolence, Dec. 27; Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution presents- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Dec. 29; A Night of Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath Tribute by The Crazy Train, Dec. 29; Toronzo Cannon, Dec. 30; Motown & More by Nitebridge, Dec. 31; All that Glitters with The sunrise Jones, Dec. 31; Bill Toms & Hard Rain, Jan. 5; RAEL, JMiller Band, Jan. 6; The Music of Genesis, Jan. 6; Becky Boyd Blues Brunch, Jan. 7; Colin Dussault & Nightbridge performing a Van Morrison Tribute, Jan. 12; Springsteen Tribute by Swamps of New Jersey, Jan. 12; Richard Shindell, Jan. 18; Kick (INXS tribute), Jan. 18; Men Without Hats, Jan. 19; The Accidentals, Jan. 21; Los Lobos, Jan. 24; Hotel California (Eagles tribute), Jan. 25; The Music of Jonah Koslen: The Heroes, Breathless, Solo Works and Michael Stanley Band Favorites, Jan. 27; Aimee Mann, Jan. 28; Denis DeVito & Conor Standish, Feb. 2; Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Feb. 9; Crystal Bowersox, Feb. 14; JD Souther, Feb. 15; The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute), Feb. 16; Masters of Hawaiian Music: George Kahumoku Jr., Led Kaapana & Jeff Peterson, Feb. 18; Bob Marley Tribute by the Ark Band, Feb. 23; Commander Cody, Feb. 23; Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Feb. 28; Scythian, March 1; Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute), March 3; Pogues Tribute by The Boys from County Hell, March 9; Celebrating the Music of Judy Garland, March 9; Tinsley Ellis, March 23. Call 216-242-1250 or visit www.musicboxcle.com.
Nighttown: 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, presents Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet, Dec. 1; Reggie Kelly w/ David Thomas Trio, Dec. 2; Paul Kovac & Friends, Dec. 3; Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Program, Dec. 4; Bobby Floyd, Christian Howes Quartet, Dec. 7; Muriel Andersen, Mark Sganga, Pete Cavano, Dec. 8; Big Ship Holiday Brunch, Dec. 10; John Watkins Experience, Dec. 10; Ernie Krivda Fat Tuesday Big Band, Dec. 12; Tri-C Jazz Workshop, Dec. 13; Michael Ode Sextet Tribute to Tony williams, Dec. 14; Helen Welch Holiday show, Dec. 16; Bill Rudman's Christmas Cabaret, Dec. 17-18; Liz Huff & Friends, Dec. 19; Cleveland Christmas, Kathleen Rooney & Friends, Dec. 20; 5jBarrow, Dec. 21; Vanessa Rubin, Dec. 22; Greg Bandy & Friends, Dec. 23; Red Light Roxy, Dec. 26; Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys, Dec. 27; Moss Stanley & Nitebridge Vocal Revue, Dec. 28; Andre Cavor & the Cavor Project, Dec. 29; Moises Borges, Dec. 30; Janis Siegel, Dec. 31; Dominick Farinacci, Dec. 31; Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet, Dec. 31; Dominick Farinacci, Jan. 1. Call 216-795-0550, or visit www.nighttowncleveland.com.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour, Dec. 7; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 10; Jim Brickman, "A Joyful Christmas," Dec. 16; 17th Elvis Birthday Tribute, Jan. 7; Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles, performing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in its entirety, March 10; "Weird Al" Yankovic, Emo Philips, March 25; Celtic Woman's "Homecoming," April 19. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.
Quicken Loans Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Andrea Bocelli, Dec. 1; Janet Jackson, Dec. 3; Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 29; Kid Rock, Feb. 24; Pink, Bleachers, March 28; Shania Twain, June 16. Call 216-420-2200 or visit TheQArena.com.
Tenth Avenue North: a contemporary Christian music act, will perform a Christmas concert with guests Zach Williams and Meredith Andrews, 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Friends Church, 2646 SOM Center Road, Willoughby Hills. Visit bit.ly/tenthavenuenorthinwh.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave., presents Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, The Steel Woods, March 3. Call 877-468-4946 or visit wolsteincenter.com.
Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents Oberlin Dance Company FAll Show, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit www.oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Playhouse Square: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents "The Hip-Hop Nutcracker," a "contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music," Dec. 6; "Dancing With the Stars Live: Light up the Night," Jan. 30. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.
Sandusky State Theatre: 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, presents "Nutcracker Ballet," featuring the Ballet Theatre of Toledo, 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Call 419-626-1950 or visit www.sanduskystate.com.
Great Lakes Science Center's Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents Jajama-Rama breakfast and screening of "Frozen," 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 9 and 16. Call 216-621-2400, or visit www.GreatScience.com.
Apollo's Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra: presents 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover — Nicholas Phan & Friends perform "Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain: An Irish-Appalachian Celebration," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Akron, 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at St. Noel Church, Willoughby Hills; 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Gartner Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Art, 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at First Baptist Church, Shaker Heights and 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Bay Village. Call 216-320-0012 or 800-314-2535, or visit www.apollosfire.org.
Bainbridge Swing Dance: presents Hepcat Revival, 9 p.m. Dec. 1 at Bainbridge Township Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road. Call 216-316-0068.
Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist: East Ninth Street and Superior Avenue, Cleveland, presents "Love Among Us," a Christmas concert with the Daughters of St. Paul, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Call 216-771-6666, ext. 5510, or visit SaintJohnCathedral.com.
Cleveland Orchestra: presents "Brahm's First Symphony," Dec. 7 through 9 at Severance Hall in Cleveland. Visit ClevelandOrchestra.com.
Credo Music: 65 E. College St., Suite 7, Oberlin, presents Messiah Sing Along, 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in Finney Chapel, 90 N. Professor St., Oberlin. Call 440-774-3658 or visit CredoMusic.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave. Willoughby, presents Brass Band of the Western Reserve (holiday pops concert), 7;30 p.m. Dec. 9. Call 440-951-7500 or visit www.fineartsassociation.org.
Firelands Symphony Orchestra: presents Holiday Spectacular Concert, 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Sandusky State Theatre. Visit FirelandsSymphony.com.
Four Lads and a Lass and Antoinette Tredanary: will perform in concert featuring holiday songs, at 5 p.m. Dec. 3, following an optional buffet dinner at 4 p.m., at Music Lynxx, 7865 Plains Road, Mentor-on-the-Lake. Call 440-942-0874.
Hillcrest Concert Band: presents "in Search of ......Christmas!" 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Lyndhurst Community Center, 1341 Parkview Drive. Visit www.hillcrestconcertband.org.
Lakeland Community College: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents The Lakeland Civic Band, "Epics and Icons," 4 p.m. Dec. 3; The Lakeland Civic Chorus, "Merry Everything and Happy Always!," 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Call 440-525-7134 or visit www.lakelandcc.edu/arts.
North Coast Concert Band: presents a concert, with the North Coast Big Band, featuring holiday favorites and more, 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Port Clinton High School auditorium. Call 419-935-9908.
Oberlin Choristers: presents "Songs for the Season" concert, featuring more than 100 singers performing holiday favorites from around the world, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Finney Chapel in Oberlin. Call 440-774-4079.
Oberlin College & Conservatory: presents String Chamber Fest, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit www.oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Quire Cleveland: presents ninth annual Carols for Quire from the "Carols for Quire From the Old & New Worlds: Carols of Yore," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Christopher Church, Rocky River, and 4 p.m. Dec. 17 at Historic St. Peter Church, Cleveland. Call 216-223-8854 or visit www.QuireCleveland.org.
Rabbit Run Community Arts Association: Madison, presents The Madison Chorale, "Christmas Glories," a holiday concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Trinity Lurtheran Church in Madison. Call 440-428-5913 or visit RabbitRunOnline.org.
Severance Hall: 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents John Williams conducts the Cleveland Orchestra in a concert featuring the music from the renowned composer of movie scores, April 8. Call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141, or visit www.severancehall.com. Singers' Club of Cleveland: presents. Call 216-556-4405 or visit SingersClub.org.
Stocker Arts Center At Lorain Community College: 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, presents Lorain County Community College's Civic Chorale and Civic Orchestra performing the 39th annual Holiday Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in HOke Theatre. Call 440-366-4040 or visit StockerArtsCenter.com.
West Shore Chorale & Orchestra: presents "Carols & Choruses of Christmas," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Call 216-373-7773 or visit westshorechorale.org.
Vermilion River Reservation: 51211 N. Ridge Road, Vermilion, presents Old FashionedHoliday, 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at Mill Hollow Carriage Barn. Call 440-967-7310 or visit Metroparks.cc.
West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents "Coffee & Chocolate: The Benefits of Shade-Grown Products," 1 a.m. Dec. 3; "Art Takes a Bough" Ornament Reception, 6 p.m. Dec. 7; Nature Hike With Santa & Buddy the Elf, Dec. 9. Call 440-286-9516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Beck Center For The Arts: 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, presents "The Little Mermaid," Dec. 1 through 31. Call 216-521-2540 or visit www.BeckCenter.org.
Blank Canvas Theatre: 1305 W. 78th St., Suite 211, Cleveland, presents "Urinetown: The Musical," Dec. 1 through 16. Call 440-941-0458 or visit BlankCanvasTheatre.com.
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: 40 River St., Chagrin Falls, presents "Disney's Beauty and the Beast," through Dec. 16 "The Lyons," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3in CVLT's River Street Playhouse. Call 440-247-8955 or visit www.cvlt.org.
Clague Playhouse inc.: 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, presents "Christmas at the Wiley Diner" (world premiere), by Margo Haas, through Dec. 10. Call 440-331-0403 or visit www.clagueplayhouse.org.
Cleveland Play House: Performing at Playhouse Square, presents "A Christmas Story," through Dec. 23; Marie and Rosetta," Jan. 20 through Feb. 11; "The Invisible Hand," Feb. 17 through March 11; "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," April 14 through May 6; "The Royale," May 5 through 27; "Hershey Felder as "Irving Berlin," June 7 through 17. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Public Theatre: 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents "The Loush Sisters Get HARD for the Holidays (Yippie-Kai-Ya Mother-Loushers), a "bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holiday cabaret, through Dec. 17; "Pinch and Squeal's WIZBANG!" — "Cleveland's very own variety circus theatre filled with ridiculous acts, world-class circus and professional misbehaviors, Dec. 8 and 9. Call 216-631-2727 or visit www.cptonline.org.
Dobama Theatre: 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, presents "Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars," by Eric Coble, Dec. 1 through 30. Call 216-932-3396 or visit www.dobama.org.
Fine Arts Association: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, presents "The Little Mermaid," through Dec. 17. Call 440-951-7500 or visit www.fineartsassociation.org.
French Creek Theatre: Pijor Hall, located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, Sheffield Village, presents "Annie," Dec. 1 through 17. Call 440-949-5200, ext. 221 or visit metroparks.cc/theatre.php. Lakeland Civic Theatre: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents. Call 440-525-7526 or visit lakelandcc.edu/web/about/lakeland-civic-theatre.
Lantern Theatre: in the big barn at Tinkers Creek and Canal roads, Valley View, presents "A Cold, Cold Reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol," 6 p.m. Dec. 16. Call 216-401-5131 or visit LanternTheatreOhio.com.
Oberlin College: presents "The Bluest Eye," by Toni Morrison (adaptation by Lydia R. Diamond), through Dec. 3. Call 440-775-8160 or 800-371-0178 or visit www.oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Playhouse Square: Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, presents "Wicked," through Dec. 3; "On Your Feet!," Dec. 5 through 23; in conjunction with Cleveland Public Theatre, "The Santaland Diaries," by David Sedaris, Dec. 6 through 17, "Love Never Dies," Jan. 9 through 26; "Dixie's Tupperware Party ... Starring Dixie Longate," Jan. 18 through 20; "Men Are From Mars — WomenAre From Venus Live!," Feb. 2 and 3; "Rent," March 6 through 25; "The Humans," April 10 through 29; "Aladdin," May 2 through 27; "Hamilton," July 17 through Aug. 26; "Martin Luther on Trial," Sept. 29 and 30. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.com.
Talespinner Children's Theatre: 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, presents "Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (a Dickens of a Tale)," by Michael D. Sepesy," 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 17. Visit www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org or call 216-264-9680.
Cleveland Botanical Garden: 11030 East Blvd., presents "Glow," its annual holiday exhibition, through Dec. 31. Call 216-721-1600, or visit www.cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, presents "Creatures of Light: Nature's Glowing Mysteries," which "showcases the incredible organisms that shine through the darkness — from the dense forest to the deepest depths of the ocean, the darkest caves and more," through Jan. 7; "The Celebrity Mantis," showcasing Liturgusa Krattorum, a species of the insect discovered in Peru by Gavin Svenson, assistant director of science and curator & head of invertebrate zoology at CMNH, through Jan. 12. Call 216-231-1177, 800-317-9155, or visit www.cmnh.org.
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse & Museum: 129 Second St., presents an open day, in which Christmas ornaments, gifts and cards will be displayed, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2. Call 440-354-4825, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit fairportharborlighthouse.org.
Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents "All Aboard! The Science of Trains," through Feb. 19. Call 216-694-2000 or visit www.greatscience.com.
I-X Get Fit Healthy Living Expo: will be Dec. 2 and 3) at the I-X Center in Cleveland; registration is open for "the nation's first and only all-indoor, multi-levil 5K and 10K race," Dec. 2. Visit IXGetFit.com.
Legacy Village: presents Ugly Holiday Sweater Bar Hop, 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14. Call 216-382-3871 or visit www.legacy-village.com.
Lorain Palace Theater: 617 Broadway, Lorain, presents North Coast BeatleFest, a multi-media event featuring Beatles memorabilia, expert Steve Madonna, exhibitors, a Beatles photo exhibit by George Shuba and performances by Hard Days Night & The ReBeats and "Just Imagine ... The Reunion Concert, Dec. 9. Call 440-245-2323 or visit www.lorainpalace.com.
Maltz Museum Of Jewish Heritage: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, presents "Beyond Chicken Soup: Jews & Medicine in America," through April 8. Call 216-593-0575 or visit www.MaltzJewishMuseum.org.
Playhouse Square: Cleveland, presents humorist Champions of Magic, Dec. 27 through 29; "My Favorite Murder" (live show based on podcast), Feb. 2; Shen Yun, Feb. 3 and 4. Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.
Prosperity Social Club: 1109 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, presents Prohibition Repeal Speakeasy Social, featuring music by Mustache Yourself and a presentation Stephen Harrison, Cleveland Museum of Art curator of decorative art and design and curator of the current exhibition "The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s," 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Call 216-937-1938 or visit ProsperitySocialClub.com.
Quicken Loans Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, presents Monster Jam Triple Threat Series, 1 and 7 p.m. Feb. 17 and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Call 888-894-9422 or visit www.theQarena.com.
Tri-C High School Rock Off: takes place Saturdays Jan. 20 through Feb. 17 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. Visit rockhall.com/rockoff.
Wolstein Center: 2000 Prospect Ave. E., Cleveland, presents Impractical Jokers starring The Tenderloins, Jan. 19; . Call 877-468-4946 or visit www.wolsteincenter.com.
Words and Wine Poetry Reading Series: presents Cris Harris, a teacher of writing and experiential education at Hawken School in Gates Mills, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Rider's Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Call 440-579-5990 or email email@example.com.


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Boy spends his allowance to buy books for prisoners
Most nine year olds spend their hard-earned allowance on silly things, but Tyler Fugett wanted to spend his on something that would last -- books for the jail library.
Fugett and his mother, Rebecca Corken, surprised the Montgomery County Sheriff's office by dropping off more than 100 books.
"He said, 'When I'm thinking bad thoughts, I like to read, so I want to collect books for them,'" Corken told ABC News. "He said, 'If they read, they don't have time to think about doing bad things when they come out. Maybe they'll find one thing in there that would make them click to be better people.'"
Tyler Fugett has made national news once again. This time on the Huffington Post. Bravo indeed Tyler, Bravo! https://t.co/nEpVFyq798— MC Sheriff's Office (@mcsotn) June 30, 2016
"I don't want people to think bad things while they are in jail," Tyler said, according to a press release. "I want people to get out and not do bad things again."
Tyler, who has a family member who spent time in jail, went to a clearance sale to buy the books.
He donated over 100 books last week and returned to the sheriff's office Wednesday to drop off an additional 100.
Though that's remarkably sweet as it is, the impact of his actions is compounded by the fact the jail's library is struggling.
Sandra Brandon, a public information officer for the Sheriff's Office, said no tax payer money is used to purchase books and they rely entirely on donations from the public.
"Tyler's generosity is truly appreciated," she said in a press release.
He received a reward for his major donation.
Sheriff John Fuson gave him a Sheriff's pin and challenge coin when he personally thanked him for his work.
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Jonny Clarke plays Bart McQueen
Hi Jonny. How did your naked shoot go?
It went really well thank you!
Did you feel any pressure to work out beforehand?
(laughs) Oh, no, I'm probably the only one in the cast that doesn't really work out. My party lifestyle probably burns all those calories off. And also adds some more at the same time!
Do you get shy about getting naked in front of girls?
Nah, it's the best way. Just strip off and that's it.
Are you single?
No, I'm not. My girlfriend is a student in Chester. We've been together for about two months. I don't want to say her name but she's lovely and has dyed red hair like Rihanna.
Does she have any of the traits of a feisty red head?
Yeah, she sure does (laughs)
What do you find sexy in a woman then?
A nice bum. And she's got to be able to keep up with me on a night out.
What's a typical night out?
I meet with the lads in a pub, play a bit of pool, watch the football maybe if it's on, hit the club and then just see where the night takes us. We tend to go out on little adventures.We never know where we end up. I've ended up in different cities before. The furthest away was Wolverhampton.
Do you get a lot of female attention when you're out?
Yeah, much to the annoyance of my friends probably. They don't get jealous, they just find it funny.
Do you think they'll tease you if they see you in the Cosmo centre fold?
Nah, my lads are pretty tight and they understand it's just a job. And it's important to raise awareness for testicular cancer. Guys should always check themselves.


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With Mother's Day fast approaching, it was time to whip up something for Mother's Day 2011. This year's cards do not pit sibling vs. sibling, but instead just let your mom know how you feel...
...in the nerdiest way possible.
...the most personal way possible.
(the sentences are customized to list everything that you now love to hate your mom for)
Remember to send your mom some mother's day love!
(fyi - mother's day is this sunday may 8!)
PS: just in case you're curious... what's for dinner? honey kale and tofu with wild rice, and banana fritters with coconut jam.
PPS: hi mom! i hope you didn't see this before mother's day.


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Luanda – Angola Airlines Company (TAAG) and Royal Air Maroc firm signed on Friday night in Luanda a Code-Share agreement, due to the opening of Casablanca/Luanda/Casablanca route by Moroccan company.
At the occasion, the director of Air Morocco for Africa, Mohammed Maali, told the press that his company aims to contribute to the reinforcement of economic ties, as well as boosting tourism between Morocco and Angola.
At the first phase, Royal Air Maroc will use Boeing 737, with a capacity for 167 passengers.
Mohammed Maali said that a bigger plane may be used in this route if the market demands.
The agreement was signed by TAAG' director, Rui Carreira, and Moroccan Mohammed Maali.


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Ahuizotl from Daring Don't
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|¤ Dark grayish persian blue with brilliant cerulean underbelly and hands
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Jean-Paul Landresse (French, S2E16)
Michel Hinderyckx (French, S4E4)
Hanns Jörg Krumpholz (German)
Zoltan Barabas Kiss (Hungarian)
Tony Fuochi (Italian, S2E16)
Pietro Ubaldi (Italian, S4E4)
Shōzō Iizuka (Japanese)
Kim Jung-hoon (Korean)
Miłogost Reczek (Polish)[2]
Mauro Castro (Brazilian Portuguese, season 2)
Walter Breda (Brazilian Portuguese, season 4)
Richard Balint (Romanian, season 2)
Ion Ruscuț (Romanian, season 4)
Nikita Prozorovsky (Russian)
Salvador Reyes (Latin American Spanish)
Uwe Jellinek (German, S2E16)
Hanns Jörg Krumpholz (S4E4)
Ahuizotl ( /æwiˈzoʊtəl/
a-wee-ZOH-tuhl) is a male character who first appears in the Daring Do book series in the episode Read It and Weep, physically appears in Daring Don't and Daring Doubt, and also appears in the chapter book Daring Do and the Eternal Flower and the IDW comics. He is the archenemy of the book series' main character and writer Daring Do.
Ahuizotl has an elongated dog-like head, except for his eyes, which are positioned over his nose at the end of his snout. He walks on all fours, with dog-like hind limbs and ape-like forelimbs, and a long monkey-like tail with a hand on its end. Ahuizotl has a tuxedo style coat, having dark blue fur over most of his body, while his stomach, jaws and hands are of a lighter blue. Ahuizotl wears golden colored jewelry, such as a necklace, a single ear ring, and three bracelets, one for each foreleg, and one around his tail's wrist.
His overall appearance and name mirror the mythical creature Ahuizotl from Aztec culture. Rebecca Dart based the shape of his head on "an ancient sculpture", putting his eyes where the nostrils would be in order to "mix it up". The hand on his tail was influenced by the original mythology.[3]
Depiction in the series
Season twoAhuizotl makes his debut in Read It and Weep, appearing in the latter half of the episode as a literary antagonist to Daring Do.
He takes the sapphire statue that Daring Do had obtained at much personal peril. With Daring Do having fallen, he blows a cat-shaped whistle with the hand at the end of his tail. The whistle makes a whistling and meowing sound, summoning a tiger, a cheetah, a lynx, a panther, and a fussy white house cat from the bushes. Ahuizotl laughs maniacally in victory.
Ahuizotl's next appearance in the episode sees him by an altar-bound Daring Do, continuing to gloat. Daring says, "You won't get away with this, Ahuizotl," and he replies, "But I already have." He pulls a lever on the wall, waves goodbye to Daring Do, and departs with his cats, leaving Daring to deal with spiked walls, spiders, cobras, and quicksand.In the episode's penultimate scene, Ahuizotl is seen petting the white house-cat and proclaiming his victory. As he laughs maniacally and holds up the sapphire statue with his tail-hand, Daring Do swoops down on a vine and snatches the statue from him. Daring Do gallops away, and Ahuizotl cries out "Curse you, Daring Do!", then breaks into tears.
Season four
Ahuizotl appears again in Daring Don't, this time as a real creature of Equestria. When Dr. Caballeron is about to sell a golden ring to a disguised Daring Do, Ahuizotl angrily storms onto the scene and demands the ring. After Caballeron runs off in fear and Daring snatches the ring away, Ahuizotl orders his jungle cats to attack her. Using the nearby Rainbow Dash as bait, Ahuizotl distracts Daring Do long enough for her to be subdued and restrained. He then hauls her off to the Fortress of Talacon.After leaving Daring Do bound to a wall in a chamber filling with piranha-infested water, Ahuizotl begins a ritual with the Rings of Scorchero to usher in eight hundred years of unrelenting heat. His efforts are thwarted by not just Daring Do but also Rainbow Dash and her friends. Through Rainbow Dash and Daring Do's actions, the Fortress of Talacon comes crumbling down. Upon emerging from the rubble, Ahuizotl swears revenge on Daring Do.
Season six
In Stranger Than Fan Fiction, Ahuizotl is mentioned and depicted through cosplayers portraying him.
Season seven
In Daring Done?, Ahuizotl is mentioned a few times by Rainbow Dash.
Season nine
Ahuizotl appears in Daring Doubt.
Depiction in Equestria Girls
Ahuizotl's silhouette is briefly seen in Rainbow Dash's fantasy sequence in Dance Magic.
Ahuizotl is also mentioned by Sweetie Belle in the Summertime Short The Canterlot Movie Club.
Other depictions
IDW comics
Ahuizotl is mentioned in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Issue #15 by the fictional Daring Do when she appears in Ponyville as a result of the bookworm tampering with Golden Oak Library's books. Like in Daring Don't, Applejack mispronounces his name. A depiction of Ahuizotl appears on Phoenix Comics & Games (and Everfree Northwest) exclusive cover RE of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Issue #20.[4] In My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Issue #78, Ahuizotl appears on page 16.
In My Little Pony: Friends Forever Issue #32, Ahuizotl appears to antagonize Daring Do and Fluttershy in his quest for the treasure of Queen Parabola, and he is shown to be in a tenuous partnership with Dr. Caballeron. According to Daring, Ahuizotl is the only one aside from Fluttershy who knows that she is afraid of spiders.
Chapter books
Ahuizotl is mentioned in Daring Do and the Marked Thief of Marapore and appears in Daring Do and the Eternal Flower.
The Elements of Harmony Vol. II guidebook
AHUIZOTL is an intimidating and devious creature with a taste for thievery! He's gone toe-to-hoof with Daring Do a time or two—since she's his archenemy. When backed into a corner, Ahuizotl commands his gang of jungle cats to strike! He's not very nice. He's not very nice at all.
Ahuizotl appears on multiple posters, including the Chaos is Magic and Season 2 posters and the fan-designed WeLoveFine art print "Legends of Equestria".
Series 2 of Enterplay's trading cards includes an Ahuizotl card, #35. The back of the card states "Daring Do faces a lot of dangers as a treasure hunter, but Ahuizotl is the stuff of legends! Not only can he control wild panthers, tigers, and adorable household kitty cats, he creates the most devious traps ever designed by villainous hands! Yes, that's right—spikes, quicksand, crushing walls, spiders, and snakes! (Why did it have to be snakes?) With Daring Do out of his way, the world would be his to destroy, but somehow she always saves the day. "Curse you, Daring Do!"
In Enterplay's collectible card game, α #152 R and α #ƒ40, cards of Ahuizotl, attribute to A.K. Yearling the quote "When writing a villain it's important that he comes to life as vividly in the reader's imagination as he does for the author."
Ahuizotl also appears on the My Little Pony Villains T-Shirt, exclusively sold by WeLoveFine and Hot Topic.
PersonalityAhuizotl is typically portrayed with a very fearsome and maniacal demeanor. He is prone to greed and ferocity, shown in his repeated attempts to thwart Daring Do and his outburst at Dr. Caballeron when he reneges on their business deal. However, he is also prone to comical blunders, such as when Daring steals the Sapphire Statue during his moment of glory and when he falls victim to poison joke in Daring Do and the Eternal Flower.
Ahuizotl's long-standing rivalry with Daring Do usually prompts him to curse her name at the end of an adventure.
- "You thought you could evade me and capture the relic for yourself, but you are sadly mistaken, Miss Do. And now, you shall meet your doom!"
- — Read It and Weep
- "With Daring Do out of the way, the world will suffer mightily at my hands. I am victorious!"
- — Read It and Weep
- "Oh, Daring Do, I will so miss your amusing laughter-jokes. Now I must leave to commence the ring-placing ceremony to unleash eight hundred years of unrelenting, sweltering heat!"
- — Daring Don't
- "Daring Do! I will have my revenge!"
- — Daring Don't
See also
- ↑ Brian Drummond (2013-01-24). I'm Ahuizotl.. Retrieved on 2013 January 24.
- ↑ Dubbingpedia's publication of an e-mail from SDI. Dubbingpedia (2014-05-12). Retrieved on 2014 May 15.
- ↑ My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria, p. 103
- ↑ Dana Claire Simpson (2014-06-07). I did a cover for pony comics. DeviantArt. Retrieved on 2014 June 8.


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Short Version: Halloween II is the most ambitious and most accomplished movie I've seen from Rob Zombie. But it's still not quite what I would call "a good film."
Halloween II picks up literally where writer/director Rob Zombie's 2007 Halloween reboot left off: Michael Myers shot down by his little sister Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton), while Laurie herself is left battered, bloody and half-crazed by her ordeal. The first third of the sequel pretty much revels in the repercussions of the first film, focusing on the survivors and the hell they go through physically, mentally and emotionally as their wounds (literal and metaphorical) are treated and the gore is wiped clean. This first third is also the only real nod to Rick Rosenthal's 1981 sequel to John Carpenter's original Halloween, which was almost entirely set in the hospital Laurie Strode is being treated in following Michael's Halloween massacre.
However, even as Laurie's body heals with time, her mind is still deeply wounded - so much so that almost every time she closes her eyes to sleep she is terrorized by waking nightmares (shot in the surreal style of a White Zombie video), which get a bit tiresome after the third sequence or so. Helping Laurie deal are her best friend Annie (Danielle Harris), also a survivor of the massacre, and Annie's father Sheriff Brackett (Brad Dourif). Meanwhile, Michael's former shrink Dr. Sam Loomis (Malcolm McDowell) is out and about trying to push his much-despised book exploiting the Meyers family history.
A full year passes and as Halloween once again rolls around, the ripples of Michael Myers' violence start to eat away at the peace of the survivors, even as the killer himself appears once again to finish what he started.
Now, when Rob Zombie set out to reboot the Halloween franchise, he made it clear from the get-go that he wouldn't be trying to remake John Carpenter's 1978 original about a mysterious, murderous stalker. Zombie's ambition was to get (literally) beneath the mask of Michael Myers in order to explore larger themes of love, hatred and violence and how pervasive and destructive those forces can be.
It was an interesting concept, especially in the case of Michael Myers. The horror icon wasn't even a "character" in Carpenter's original film - in fact, the closing credits bill Nick Castle, the first actor to play Myers, as "The Shape" and not Michael Myers. Only in the increasingly absurd sequels to Carpenter's film was the modern myth of Michael Myers truly born, and even as that mythology grew, the character of Myers himself became increasingly drab and stale: a robotic murder-man with the supernatural ability to resurrect himself from any and every death.
Flash-forward to Zombie's reboot: I thought the ambition was honorable, but the execution of the film wasn't nearly up to the challenge of its goals. What we ended up with was an overdone origin story about young Michael Myers and his trashy family (yawn), ending in a by-the-numbers slasher flick that paled in comparison to Carpenter's deliciously slow-burning stalker creep-fest.
Which brings us back to Halloween II. With this sequel I think Zombie had a much firmer grasp on themes he was trying to explore and the story he was trying tell in the first installment. And while this sequel certainly does offer a fresh look at the Halloween mythos, with some very strong (read: disturbing) scenes, ultimately Zombie's skills as a filmmaker - while showing signs of vast improvement - still need time to flourish.
The killing scenes in this film are undoubtedly the high point. Gone are the gleefully formulaic and emotionally vapid death scenes of the average slasher flick; actor Tyler Mane (Sabertooth from X-Men) succeeds in portraying Michael Myers like a flesh and blood reality, rather than a supernatural phenomenon. Each time Michael kills, Zombie lets the camera linger over the fallen victim while Mane provides a distinct and disturbing "performance," grunting and huffing as he stabs and stabs and stabs, catches his breath and then stabs and stabs again until the walls are crying blood. They are shockingly real and brutal moments of violence that make you actually feel the despair, horror and all the sick emotions you SHOULD feel when witnessing a murder.
A particular sequence set in the strip club where Michael's mother (Sheri Moon Zombie) used to dance is especially memorable (read: gruesome). You really have to see it to appreciate how brutal it is. Every instance of violence in this film conveys a clear and pointed understanding of Michael Myers' total disconnect from the rest of humanity. Tyler Mane is easily my favorite actor to take on the role, and even though many people freaked when they first heard he would appear maskless for a significant portion of the film, Mane without the mask turns out to be a far more terrifying presence. Through him we can actually see just how insignificant life looks to those shark's eyes glistening through the shadows of "Hobo Myers'" hooded jacket; the big man has never been more real, or more scary.
Equally accomplished is the performance from Scout Taylor-Compton. One of the things I hate about slasher flick sequels is that I almost never believe that the surviving main character has been through any kind of real ordeal - they don't have scars, they seem pretty well adjusted to life again, and if they have ANY mental issues it's usually that corny thought-I-saw-him-in-the-mirror stuff. Not Laurie Strode, though. This girl DOES have scars (the opening scenes of her being treated for her extensive wounds in the ER is pretty gut-wrenching); she's fighting to hold onto any semblance of a life worth living; and all the while she's slipping further and further down the banks of insanity, her mind wholly perverted by the violence and hurt she cannot exercise. And Taylor-Compton pulls off that twisted performance pretty well, IMO. By the end of the film, I truly believe that Laurie ends up where she does, making the last frame of the film (Taylor-Compton's smiling face) truly haunting.
So why is this film, which has some strong positives, earning such horrible reviews and being lambasted by horror fans?
Well, the "surrealist" aspects of the film certainly help to drag it down. The movie opens with a definition lifted from a college psychology text book, explaining the significance of white horses in dreams and how the image relates to anger and violence. After that erroneous start (having to explain your major themes and imagery upfront is never a good sign), we go through the entire movie having to watch the "ghost" of Sheri Moon Zombie, costumed in a virginal white gown, leading a white stag and a young version of Michael around the screen. Huh?
Yes, Rob Zombie once again makes the misstep of trying to take us into Michael Myers' psyche, wasting time on the killer's warped POV instead of letting the premise - Laurie Strode is actually Angel Myers, Michael's sister who he wants to "bring home" - provide the motivation, while Taylor Mane's able performance provides the insight into Michael's rage-fueled bloodlust.
It's this same "get inside Michael's head" theme that completely derails Halloween II in its third act. Like Carpenter's original, Zombie's sequel is a slow-burning story, gradually cranking up the tension until Halloween night once again comes around. Only, when we finally do get to the titular holiday, suddenly the film shifts from 40mph to 80mph, and all those standout moments of disturbing violence and tension give way to a surrealist "climax" between Michael and Laurie, which hardly makes sense on paper or onscreen. After that massive deflation, the film sputters to a dark, disturbing end without a ray of hope in sight - which would've been a very real and mature way of looking at the effects of great violence, IF it hadn't been so poorly executed from a filmmaking standpoint.
Even Malcolm McDowell's Dr. Loomis - somewhat of a throwaway character in this sequel - had interesting thematic potential at the outset, only to have that arch totally fizzle out and be cast aside at the end. It's the problem of much of Halloween II, and really Zombie's entire venture into the franchise: the cinematic abilities of the filmmaker fall short of the story's ambitions.
There are a few rays of hope for Zombie's future career, though: the hospital sequence at the start of the film is pretty intense and well done, as are many of the killing scenes. There are shades of a really talented horror director at work here, even if those talents aren't yet fully realized. To be fair: I thought this sequel improved upon its predecessor and is certainly better than Zombie's horrendous early work like House of 1,000 Corpses or The Devil's Rejects.
Slasher flick fans, I'll be honest: you will HATE this film. It isn't "fun," it isn't "scary" and it certainly isn't "funny." It is dark, it is disturbing, it is brutal, weird and depressing. Who WILL enjoy it, then? Horror fans with open minds for new styles and people like me, who have stayed loyal to the Halloween franchise through all of its terrible, terrible sequels. Because for all of its massive faults, I have to confess that Halloween II was the most interest I've had in Michael Myers since John Carpenter's original. It's too bad I can't extend that praise to the film as a whole.


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Glad you and Daisy made it home, nothing like sleeping in your own bed.ReplyDelete
These things happen, Adam.ReplyDelete
Roads, rail and up in the air!
Just grin and bear it.
I bet your own bed felt wonderful that night.ReplyDelete
These are the 'joys' of travel!ReplyDelete
It is nice to travel, but no place like home.ReplyDelete
Train delays can be a nightmare indeed. Greetings to you!ReplyDelete
Ouch! That's the hard part of travel, but you sure did have a great trip!ReplyDelete
No place like home!ReplyDelete
There is nothing more miserable than travel delays at night. Nowadays it seems like travelers are treated worse than cattle. I'm sure that home looked very, very good!ReplyDelete


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VARNISH AND SLUDGE PACIFIER Varnish and sludge are produced via many oil degradation pathways. Once they get infused into the oil and deposit on machine surfaces, there is no easy solution to eradicate their presence short of an oil change and flush. Additives may help slow the formation of varnish and sludge precursors, but they will do little to pacify damage after they form.
GLYCOL NEUTRALISER Ethylene glycol is mixed with water and used as a coolant in a wide range of machines. When allowed to invade a lubricant, it becomes a pungent contaminant that can wreak havoc in numerous ways. Sadly, the thought that there are lubricant additives that will neutralize the effects of glycol contamination is nothing but a fantasy. As much as 10 percent of all diesel engine lubricants in service have trace amounts of glycol contamination. Many are far more grossly contaminated.
SOOT TERMINATOR Soot can be dispersed by additives, but it can't be easily expunged. Even dispersed soot causes wear when oil films become contracted, such as in cam lobe/follower contacts and at the ring reversal area on cylinder walls in diesel engines. Soot can also mop up important polar additives and prematurely remove them from active duty.
LUBE TIP by Jim Fitch of Noria Corporation


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There are a lot of 'we turn your gold into cash' places out there, and often we are led to believe that we are sitting on a virtual gold mine. Perhaps you have some pieces that you think are worth more than their scrap value. Before you decide to liquidate your assets, consider these tips.
Talk to an expert – Get your valuables appraised by a third party. You might want to consider having a certified appraiser who is not interested in buying your jewellery give you detailed information about your piece, including a valuation. Many who inherit the 'family jewels' know only vague information about the pieces. An expert will be able to inform you about your jewellery before you make the decision to sell. An appraisal will cost you money, but it's better to be informed.
Insurance replacement value vs. fair market value – there are two types of appraisals, insurance replacement value appraisal and a fair market value appraisal. When you are getting your jewellery evaluated, be sure you are getting the right kind for what you intend to do with your jewellery. If you are going to keep your jewellery, get an insurance replacement appraisal, if you are going to sell, get a fair market value appraisal. An insurance replacement appraisal is for providing to your insurance company in case of loss or damage to the jewellery. This is the amount that would be required (often corrected for inflation) if you had to replace the piece that is lost or stolen by purchasing or remaking the jewellery. A fair market value appraisal is the kind of appraisal you get if you are looking to sell your jewellery. This valuation will tell you what you should expect to get (retail) for it on the open market.
Will someone buy it for resale? - Selling your jewellery is a lot like selling other things, its value is often determined by how desirable the piece is, and how many people want to buy it. You may think your piece is the greatest thing that has ever been made, but if no one else does, then it may be difficult to get the value you want for it. Take a look at how much similar items are being sold for.
They're not paying for craftsmanship, only for materials. – One thing to keep in mind when someone is buying old jewellery is that you are paying for the value of the materials that are there, not for the craftsmanship of the piece. A piece that looks intricate and well made may have been expensive since it took a long time and a lot of work to make. However, if there is only a small amount of metal and small or no gems, then it may not be worth as much to the new buyer.
Here's how things work – When a person is in the business of buying jewellery (to resell), they would like to buy the piece at 25% of the fair market value, so they can then mark it up 100% for resale (to 50% of the fair market value). That way, they can offer products that are below market value (they're a good deal), and also make a living at what they do, and cover their overhead costs. If you are selling to a buyer who resells, the absolute most you can hope to get for the piece is 50% of the fair market value, which is lower than the insurance replacement value. If you want to get more for your piece, consider selling privately (Kijiji, etc.), but have your wits about you and be smart. Don't get yourself in a dangerous situation by advertising that you have a lot of valuable things. Keep in mind, even in private sales, your buyer will likely want to get a 'deal'. Simply because you can present a value with an appraisal, it doesn't mean that your buyer will be willing to pay that amount for it.
There are some other options. Auction houses will sell jewellery for you on your behalf. Check to see what the 'hammer price' is (the commission the auction house will take for selling your piece on your behalf), and consider putting a reserve bid if there is a minimum you wish to get for your jewellery. If you love the piece, but it just doesn't fit with your lifestyle, consider passing it down to someone else within the family. There may be someone close to you who loves it, and would wear it. If the materials are good, but it's just not a design you would wear, perhaps making it into something else would be appropriate. Consult a jeweler who specializes in custom design and restyling of old jewellery to discuss your options. The final option is melting it down – the cash for gold option. Most likely your jewellery will simply be put on a scale and weighed. You would then be paid a percentage of market price of gold per gram. Any stones in the jewellery would be removed and returned to you. You would not get any money for the gems.
Get informed, do some thinking and make a choice that feels right for you. If you can't decide what to do, put the piece away for a while. The good news about jewellery is that it never goes bad. You can always decide it's fate another day. At the end of the day, if you don't want to keep it, accept the value that your piece has and use the money for something you do want.


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Llewellyn, Voyageur 2013 Randonneur Custom frame and forks by Darrell McCulloch of Llewellyn Custom Bicycles.
This year I've been watching Darrell McCulloch pour his heart and soul into every detail of his 2013 Voyageur - randonneur concept. Built in true constructeur style, meaning no cheap after market parts, and incorporating many bespoke components made in house, in the style of builders like Alex Singer and Rene Herse. Complimented with carefully selected high quality parts from various independent manufacturers. Darrell tooled up for the project by making many of the tools required for the job himself, tools that aid in building a precision built frame. Darrell designed and builds the racks himself. Dedication to perfection saw Darrell commissioning Jesse Geisler from the Bike Bar at Fitzroy Melbourne, to manufacture a custom tool just for bending the 316 stainless steel tubing used in the racks. Geisler's tool built under the name of Geisler Tool and Gauge.
Darrell says "The Voyageur is a reconstruction of a practical bike for weekday riding to work and weekend credit card touring, just throw your gear in the bags and off you go."
In 2005 Darrell attended Cirque custom vintage collectors bike show in the US and after meeting other bike builders at the show he was inspired to begin working on a Llewellyn randonneur project. He bought the Blackwell clocks at that show, they were stored away all that time until the first Voyageur rolled out of the workshop this month. In the last couple of years Darrell started building other randonneur bikes for customers, all the while planning the creation of a fully integrated machine with his own handmade racks. Two years ago Darrell got into designing and working on the concept, beginning with drawings. The bike was finally ready just a week before the 2012 Australian Custom Bicycle Show.
The green colour of the Voyageur is inspired by the green of the countryside. Black bags compliment the Campagnolo black components and the gold honey colour is addedto compliment the brown bags.
I was at Darrell's workshop at the end of September when he was nearing completion of the concept and almost ready to braze up the frame. There's a couple of images below of the Voyageur in the jig and the plans that Darrell used to meticulously create every detail. Talk to Darrell and you'll know why his bikes are flawless, yesterday when I shot the final images he pointed out the alignment of the fender and rear tyre, perfectly matching one another. Cables for the rear light are hidden inside the rolled edge of the mudguard. You'll see in the images the detailing under the bottom bracket for the light cable routing. These are just a couple of examples of the exhaustive nature of Darrell's attention to detail, suffice to say this is a fully integrated bike worthy of the title of being built in true constructeur style.
Drawing inserted into front bag by Frank Patterson - location shots inspired by the Frank Patterson drawings of early randonneur riders. If you're interested in early cycling drawings also check out Daniel Rebour.
COMPONENTS for the Llewellyn Voyageur - Randonneur - by Darrell McCulloch
Main features - Integrated racks and lights, inspiration going back to builders like Alex Singer, Rene Herse, built in house, no bolt on generic parts, making a more lightweight and adaptable machine.
Paint by Joe Cosgrove
Campagnolo Athena 11 speed triple ensemble 2013 first release
Paul cantilever brakes, neo retro front, touring model for back
Rear hub Campagnolo Record 2013
Chorus Carbon Seat Post
Deda Zero 100 Alloy Bars
Llewellyn Custom Stem, painted by Joe Cosgrove
Tyres 30mm Grand Bois
Honey coloured Brooks Swift Leather riveted saddle, with Titanium rails
CRM Clipless Road Pedal by KEYWIN
Blackwell Analogue time piece in a machined alloy housing fitted to head stem tensioning bolt
Biddon Cages King ti
Brooks Leather brown bar tape, tied off with waxed cotton twine
Schmidt Edelux K 607 6V / 2.4 W Headlight, with custom Llewellyn cable routing. Custom earth via fork tips, cleverly hidden and designed into dropouts. Connectorless front hub, due to being earthed live through the front axle
Schmidt front Hub SON Delux
Lllewellyn custom front and rear racks, designed and manufactured in house at Llewellyn from 316 stainless steel tubing, fully silver brazed.Tubing for racks bent using custom jig manufactured by Jesse Geisler, at Bike Bar Fitzroy Melbourne
Honjo alloy Fenders
Spare spoke holder braze on's under left hand chain stay
Columbus spirit for lugs – tubing
Lugs Lllewellyn Custodian – designed and manufactured by Darrell McCulloch
Handbuilt wheels, Mavic Open Pro rims Dt Spokes, rear wheel tied and soldered
Front and Rear – French Bags handmade by Gilles Berthous
Brooks leather – under saddle – toolbag
Mudguards fitted using stainless steel studs, leather washers, nyloc nuts – will never vibrate loose
Racks custom fitted and designed, individually made to fit bike correctly
Tail light wire inside rolled edge of mudguard all lights double earthed
Seat stay attachment style inspired by the restoration of Brian MacLean's Ron Cooper, inspired originally by Bianchi
Dzus 90 degree titanium motorcycle fairing clips for bags – world's first deployment on a randonneur bike
All images by Robert Cobcroft - a big thanks to Darrell for letting me take his Voyageur for the photo shoot.