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Peacock Café
- Address:
3251 Prospect Street NW
Washington, DC 20007Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Peacock Café
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.peacockcafe.com/
- Phone: 2026252740x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch - Brunch: Monday – Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00pm; Brunch: Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday-Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Friday-Saturday 5:00pm - 10:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Persian, International, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Maziar Farivar
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Please call for details.
- Private Party Facilities: Please contact the restaurant for details.
- Private Party Contact: Manager 2026252740x
- Entertainment: Peacock Cafe invites guests to take advantage of their 50% discounts on bottles of wine from a selected list on Monday and Tuesday nights. Happy hour also calls for great value every weekday from 4pm to 7pm.
A word from Peacock Café
Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 22 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes.Continued
Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.
Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.
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Peacock Café reviews from OpenTable diners
85 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.3
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (49)great for outdoor dining (48)great for brunch (45)great for lunch (28)fit for foodies (24)good for groups (17)special occasion (16)notable wine list (13)hot spot (13)romantic (13)kid-friendly (12)late-night find (4)vibrant bar scene (2)Show More
- Good service mediocre foodDCvegVIPDined on 9/8/2014First time eating here and likely last. Got a "summer vegetable" pasta that tasted like it was fixed with frozen veggies and could have been served anytime of year. At least the bottle of wine was half price and the service was good.
- KristinDined on 9/6/2014Nice place for a more formal brunch atmosphere. Food was really good but very expensive for eggs ($70 for two people for eggs and a mimosa each). If you are looking for easy affordable brunch definitely go elsewhere.Special Features:
- Nice Neighborhood PlaceSomaDined on 9/6/2014Have been here before, has a very good brunch and lunch selection, very friendly. It is also obvious that it is a neighborhood "gem" in a sense that a lot of the customers are repeaters from Georgetown. This attests to the good quality of the restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Peacock CaféOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 9/5/2014The Peacock Café was a real gem, interesting menu, wonderful service and great food. Go there soon!Special Features:
- Overpriced mediocre foodKittDined on 8/30/2014Avoid this place! The food is definitely not worth the price you will pay. We ordered three main dishes for $25 each and we received plates the size of appetizers. Also, the food is mediocre at best. Beware!
- Sunday BrunchGlitterDined on 8/24/2014Delicious meal with varied menu. Loved the option that brunch was served until 4pm! Service was a bit slow but given that it was a Sunday, servers were most likely extended. Attention to cleanliness of table would have been helpful as we were seated outside. A nice pleasant dining experience.Special Features:
- Creative menuMichaelVIPDined on 8/22/2014Seated outside for an early evening meal was great. Creative menu with lots of options. Fairly attentive, smiling service. All entrees were well presented and tasty (wedge salad; beat salad; turkey and veggie burgers. Great accompanying wine (St. Francis). Will return!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food & serviceTime2DineDined on 8/22/2014Always a pleasant welcome and experience. Varied menu. Food is always well prepared and presented.I would recommend this to a friend.
- My favorite neighborhood restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014I have enjoyed Peacock Café for years, and love to introduce friends to the place. It is friendly and the service is great. The menu has something for every taste and the dishes are always well prepared and beautifully served. I love coming here and being welcomed so warmly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Horrible service, mediocre brunchDCfoodie1222VIPDined on 8/10/2014While the food was ok, the service was terrible. Though not terribly crowded, our server left menus and then spent about 15 minutes chatting with her friends at the hostess station. We had to flag a busboy to get our waitress to take our order. She never came back to us after that.
- Best BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/10/2014Great brunch option! Fresh pressed juices, wheatgrass shots, multigrain pancakes, great crabmeat eggs benedict. All eggs organic, maple syrup is real, service and atmosphere top-notch.Special Features:
- roseyDined on 8/9/2014Wonderful food and service! Celebrating a big birthday and everyone enjoyed there meals.Special Features:
- great for date nightkdinDined on 8/9/2014My boyfriend and I came to Peacock Cafe before a comedy show and had a fabulous time. The menu was varied and both of our entrees were delicious. We shared the carrot cake for dessert, and although the cake itself was a little dry for my taste, the cinnamon ice cream, and strawberry and fresh whipped cream which accompanied it were fantastic and more than made up for it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- reliable and friendlyGeorgetownLocalVIPDined on 8/8/2014Peacock Cafe has a winning formula, at least in Georgetown - great location, indoor and outdoor dining, comprehensive menu. Always reliable and easy, lunch or dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- always great for lunchbreakfastloverVIPDined on 8/4/2014Four of us for lunch; entrees ranged from breakfast to salad; the ahi tuna with arugula was good, but the tuna was little dry. Steak and eggs was also very delicious.Special Features:
- Great food, staff and experience!SusanVIPDined on 8/1/2014We really enjoyed dining at the Peacock Cafe in Georgetown and will return on a future visit.Special Features:
- Mediocre experienceJlk0605VIPDined on 7/27/2014It was my friend and I's first time dining here (brunch). I had arrived first; my friend came shortly thereafter (5 minutes later). I asked to be seated first, and the hostess denied my request, as my friend hadn't arrived. Food was mediocre, and service could've definitely been better. I had ordered their most expensive brunch item: open face egg whites omelette w saffron stewed tomatoes & jumbo lump crabmeat, topped w smoked salmon and caviar; my friend, the corned beef hash. While the food wasn't bad, it wasn't anything amazing-- certainly not for that price tag. As a foodie, I've brunched at various restaurants in DC-- there is far better quality food and service elsewhere.Special Features:
- Sunday BrunchBAAAADined on 7/27/2014Great brunch spot. A specialty juice from their juice bar will help in your weekend recovery. Can't beat their Chesapeake Eggs Benedict or their shoestring fries.Special Features:
- Peacock Cafe is a true gemOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/26/2014Have never been disappointed by Peacock Cafe. Food, drink, service, atmosphere are always excellent. Also truly appreciate the natural sourcing of organic foods and he gluten free options. Will definitely return and will keep this on my recommendations list!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- best happy hour. best service.OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 7/25/2014A gem in georgetown. Phenomenal happy hour specials.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love Peacock caféOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/25/2014The staff is really friendly, the food is great, the decor is nice, all reasons why we keep coming back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- triladyDined on 7/24/2014I love this restaurant, the food is excellent and the service matches. It is quiet and has a lovely atmosphere.Special Features:
- delicous, if a bit priceyOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/23/2014But very comfortable, an easy place to have a memoeable lunchSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/20/2014The service was great however the food quality wasn't consistent with what we traditionally get at Peacock.Special Features:
- CapHillTravellerVIPDined on 7/17/2014The folks at Peacock Café are the nicest people in G'town! The food is quite tasty. The portions are generous. The service superior. Indoor and outdoor dining available. It's a real gem!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love. This. Place.YupperVIPDined on 7/13/2014From the friendly staff to the awesome food... Peacock cafe never disappoints.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TryItAllDined on 7/12/2014It's fine and close. Some of the tastes are just a little odd like their signature salad dressing.
- love itmelomeloDined on 7/11/2014Peacock has always been my favorite spot.. love it... enjoy the french fries! they are to die for! -tomato bisque, tuna salad, any of the sandwiches, you will enjoy every foodSpecial Features:
- Very disappointingJulianChildsDined on 7/10/2014The main weakness at the Peacock Cafe is the food. The "lump meat crab cakes" were not lump meat but a shredded white substance that may or may not have been crab. Not a single lump could be found. The cakes were then over cooked to the point of a hard crust on one side and were tasteless. The fillet of fish special was warm not hot and contained unappetizing dark meat rather than the desired white flakey meat. The wine by the glass had to be sent back as it was clearly from a bottle that had opened days before. Noise level makes conversation difficult.
- So much to choose fromAmyHDined on 7/5/2014The menu is amazing. There were so many great choices, it was difficult to decide what to eat. The service is very good! I admire restaurants that don't rush you and don't clear anyone's dishes until everyone in the party is finished eating their food. Excellent and healthy juices and smoothies are a must!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnderwhelmedPerryDined on 7/3/2014Disappointed with my entree. The lamb dish had one piece of lamb in it and it was the size of a gumball. If they were out of the dish they could have simply said so. At $24 for the entree alone it was disappointing.Special Features:
- DeliciousMaeveDined on 6/30/2014I took my mom here for lunch and the tomato bisque soup is SO delicious. Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love the juice bar at Peacock CafeFoodAmoreVIPDined on 6/27/2014The food is great at Peacock Café but the juice bar option is a nice change from the regular iced tea or soda options for lunch beverages. Loved it!Special Features:
- Not too badstephenbatt1Dined on 6/12/2014Average food in great location. Service average, food selection std. Could sue a refresh to the menu.Special Features:
- CalamariKwizard78Dined on 6/6/2014Loved the calamari. Brought my young kids here for an early dinner and the restaurant was ver accommodating. All in all enjoyed the food and experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Gem in GeorgetownOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 6/4/2014We often go to The Peacock Cafe. Great service, neighborhood feel. Food is great, good menu. For this occasion it was a lunch meeting. Wanted to make a good impression, and we did.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 709 reviews are from the Peacock Café reviews archive.
- Beautiful BrunchCarenVIPDined on 5/31/2014A diverse menu, even at brunch, will meet the needs of breakfast lovers or lunch lovers! One page of fruity, healthy smoothies tempts you right away with a great way to kick off a meal. If you prefer wine or a morning cocktail, they have that too! The Blueberry Island smoothie was perfect for me. We had the smoked salmon benedict, which was actually served on a bit of baguette or roll instead of the usual english muffin...loved it! Eggs were cooked perfectly and it was served with their beautiful shoestring fries that everyone craves. I had the salmon patty on a green salad with a light citrus dressing and red quinoa that hit the spot with me. It was served with two housemade crostinis. The salmon patty was delicious and a generous size.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/30/2014great food. I go here often. Staff attentive. If you need to talk without shouting this is also the place.Special Features:
- Brunch not to be missedFoodforthoughtVIPDined on 5/26/2014Amazing outdoor space for brunch. Ordered salmon eggs Benedict and corned beef hash. Both excellent. Only comment would be one of the eggs on both dishes were overlooked so when you break into the yolk, the yolk was completely cooked instead of poached.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MKVaVIPDined on 5/23/2014The food was very bland, lacking flavors. Initially, the server was attentive; however, as the evening went on, the quality of service degraded.


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8 credit score myths: Fact vs. fiction
Have you been confused about credit and how it works? Take a look at some of the most common myths, along with simple ways to give your score a boost.
This post comes from Allison Martin at partner site Money Talks News.
Want to get a handle on your credit? Well, first you'll have to learn what factors impact your credit score. Unfortunately, there are a number of myths that can cause your brain to spin like the Tasmanian Devil from information overload.
Let's take a look at those fallacies. Then we'll explain what actually affects your credit score, and what you can do to improve it.
Here are some common credit score myths:
1. My employment history will make or break my credit
Your employment history has nothing to do with your credit score, but some lenders may review it to determine if you are stable enough to repay a loan. Frequent job changes or layoffs may indicate otherwise.
2. The more money I make or save, the higher my credit score will be
It's not what you make, but how you spend it. And how much money you have in savings has nothing to do with FICO's credit scoring equation. However, some lenders may consider these factors to determine the likelihood that you will default on a loan.
3. Poor credit will keep me from getting a loan
This is false because there are a lot of greedy lenders who will be willing to lend you money -- at a very high interest rate.
4. Bad credit never goes away
With sound debt-management practices, the negative marks will eventually vanish. Late payments, bankruptcies, foreclosures and collections typically remain on your credit report for seven years. (The exceptions are Chapter 7 bankruptcies and tax liens, which remain for 10 years and indefinitely, respectively.)
And even before they drop from your credit reports, their impact diminishes over time.
5. All credit scores are created equal
Each of the three major credit bureaus produces a FICO score based on the information it has about your credit history. "That FICO score is calculated by a mathematical equation that evaluates many types of information from your credit report," myFICO says. Some things are known about how that works, but the specifics are a well-kept secret.
The credit bureaus also produce other types of credit scores, although FICO scores are the ones most widely used by lenders. MyFICO notes that "it's important to understand that not every credit score you can buy online is a true FICO score."
And, not every FICO score you buy is the one your lender will see. Check out "That $20 FICO score isn't just expensive -- it may be useless."
6. Having too many credit cards will wreck my credit
While excessive credit card applications in a short window of time can create issues, having a variety of magic plastic in your wallet won't necessarily hurt your credit score.
However, it becomes a problem when the balances spiral out of control and your debt-to-available-credit ratio skyrockets.
7. Pulling my credit will lower my credit score
The only inquiries that impact your credit score are those that are made to obtain credit.
8. Where I live has an impact on my credit score
This couldn't be further from the truth, unless of course you can't afford to pay the mortgage or rent where you reside.
If you're interested in a comprehensive list of what's not included in your credit score, check out this myFICO post.
How your FICO score is calculated
Now that you have a better understanding of the factors that have no bearing on your FICO credit score, let's take a look at what does:
- Payment history -- 35 percent of your credit score is determined by whether or not you make timely payments.
- Amounts owed -- 30 percent of your credit score is based on your debt.
- Length of credit history -- 15 percent is based on how long each of your credit accounts has been in existence. In the case of your FICO score, old age isn't always a bad thing.
- Types of credit in use -- 10 percent is based on the types of credit accounts you have open. These include credit cards, installment loans, mortgage loans and auto loans.
- New credit -- 10 percent is determined by the amount of inquiries recently submitted for new credit. Try to keep this number as low as possible or your credit score could take a dip.
Find your score
You can visit AnnualCreditReport.com to pull a free copy of your three credit reports. But to view your FICO scores, you'll likely have to cough up some cash. An alternative is a site like Credit Karma, which provides non-FICO TransUnion scores for free.
And if you've recently been denied credit or gotten an unfavorable interest rate, you're also legally entitled to a free credit score. Some financial institutions also provide them to customers.
Start by examining your credit reports for errors. If you notice any, use this template provided by the Federal Trade Commission and follow the corresponding instructions to get the dispute process started.
Spare yourself headaches by staying away from companies claiming to have some sort of magic wand that can repair your credit in a flash.
The next step is to establish a realistic budget and debt-management plan that will force you to get a handle on your spending and reduce those outstanding balances.
Need additional assistance? Check out "10 ways to boost your credit score fast."
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An attorney once told me that credit cards are "America's biggest scam". Years later after my wife and I were trying to finance our first house, I believe our entire credit system should be rebuilt. We made the mistake of searching online for a lender. Of course we were turned down but they sold our information to other lenders and they checked our credit which DID lower our credit score! All the lender said was they were within the law. I understand the importance of a credit system but some parts of it I DON'T understand.
1) Why can others check my credit score for free but it costs me money to check my own?
2) Why is it necessary to have three different Credit Bureaus (Equifax,Experian,and Transunion)?
3) Why does good credit disappear if its not constantly used?
I think ALL personal information about you should be available to you at no cost with no restrictions, things like credit history and score, driving record and criminal record, marriage and divorce records. Am I wrong?
I HAVE EXCELLENT CREDIT, yet my FICO continues to take hits. Check-out my last three (3) HITS:
(1). US Bank "CLOSED" my loan account because, duh - I finished paying off the loan! Apparently the words "ACCOUNT CLOSED" triggered an automatic decrease to FICO score;
(2). A credit card company (FIA) was acquired by the BofA. The BofA DID NOT alter my Line of Credit or APR. The problem: FIA notified the Credit Bureau(s) that my account with them was not transferred - but "CLOSED." That dinged my FICO score a few points, and -
(3). I have two (2) charge cards (Sony & Care Credit) owned by GE. Both lowered my line of credit due to "IN-ACTIVITY." I guess they expect me to purchase electronic equipment, and to seek dental or other medical services, respectively every year.
Bottom line: You just can't win w/ these people.
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Man, am I a lucky girl or what?! I made the front page of etsy AGAIN yesterday. That makes two days in a row! Here's a screenshot of the happiness:
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Town Makes a Racquet for Evonne
Published October 16, 2009 11:58
Australian tennis great Evonne Goolagong Cawley received a unique honor earlier this month, when the town where she spent much of her childhood unveiled a giant replica of the signature Dunlop wooden racquet that helped her to several Grand Slam singles titles.
Some 7,000 people attended the launch, which took place as part of centenary celebrations for Barellan - population 400 - which can be found around 430km (270 miles) west of Sydney in the state of New South Wales.
Although she was actually born in nearby Griffith, and left the area when she was a teenager to further her career with coach Vic Edwards in Sydney, Goolagong is still Barellan's favorite daughter - half a century after the sound of her relentless hitting against a concrete practise wall first reverberated around the small community.
As a child, she was lent racquets and driven to tournaments by townsfolk, who often paid her entry fees at junior events. Later, Goolagong's marriage to Roger Cawley took place in Barellan in 1975, and her late parents, Kenny and Linda Goolagong, were laid to rest there.
The unveiling was accompanied by a parade with pipe bands and floats and to the delight of fans, 58-year-old Goolagong Cawley was on hand for the festivities. Her husband and daughter, Kelly, had blindfolded her as they drove into town so she wouldn't see the racquet until the official event.
"I'm so proud that this has been created in my honour," she said of the 13.8m steel structure, which is built on a scale of 20-1. "It took my breath away. I never thought something like this would ever happen and it is wonderful to be home again.
"I have wonderful memories of this town and in years to come when people think of Barellan they will know it is the place with the 'big racquet'.
"And don't forget the ball. It's a bloody big ball."
Built at a cost of about US$40,000, the big racquet joins other roadside attractions across the country, such as the Big Banana in NSW, the Big Pineapple in Queensland and the Big Lobster in South Australia. It is the brainchild of local tennis fan David Irvin, who as a child won a one of the original models, and led the fundraising activities for the monument. "She fits in like she is part of the family," said Irvin of his tennis heroine.
Known for her graceful, athletic style, Goolagong Cawley won the French Open in 1971 and the Australian Open four years running from 1974-77. But she is probably best remembered for winning Wimbledon nine years apart, first in 1971 and then as a mother in 1980 - this last feat going unmatched until Kim Clijsters' recent triumph at Flushing Meadows.
Goolagong Cawley also won six Grand Slam doubles titles, as well as the Virginia Slims Championships in 1974 and 1976, the year she held the No.1 ranking for two weeks.
She retired in 1983 but the family continued to live in the US until 1992, when they relocated to Queensland in Australia. Since then Goolagong has served as the country's Fed Cup captain, and among her various activities she helps organize tennis camps and education programs for young Aboriginal people.
During the weekend of celebrations in Barellan, Goolagong Cawley also conducted a tennis clinic, and joined locals on a crayfish-gathering activity known as 'yabbying'.


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Behind The News
December 27, 2012
When an Al-Jazeera employee resigns over the channel's alleged biased coverage, we ask is AJ government controlled? While Al-Jazeera has gained a trusted reputation during the Arab uprisings, a Qatar link between state and media could call all its efforts into question.
December 25, 2012
The Pope has taken to his podium to appeal for peace in Syria this Christmas time.
December 24, 2012
The latest, dangerous standoff between Arabs and Kurds has made one thing clear: the "Kurdish question" has now reached another critical stage in its long history, and it is intimately bound up with the regionwide cataclysm that is known as the Arab Spring.
December 22, 2012
Despite misgivings about the United States Middle East foreign policy Arabs still look at the United States for guidance, support and backing against their dictators.
December 19, 2012
Despite economic grievances being at the core of the Syrian uprising, discussion about the future of that country's economy are largely absent from the debates of the organized political opposition.
December 17, 2012
They might only know his first name but like the most famous revolutionary leaders, this enigmatic toddler has caught to imagination of the Syrian public.
December 15, 2012
As Egypt takes the referendum plunge, on the first day of the poll on the constitution, we see a country divided between Islamists and secular opponents.
December 12, 2012
Russia could be trying to reclaim its sphere of influence in the Middle East via Sudan to mark a return to Cold War battlegrounds from where it can challenge the US.
December 10, 2012
Jabhat al-Nusra, the Jihadist group with the shady Iraqi origins, could be the undoing of the Syrian rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.
December 8, 2012
Has Bashar al-Assad's final dawn broken as rumors are rampant of a planned escape or deadly release of chemical weapons upon a doomed people. A look at the mindset of a desperate man with few options at his disposal.
December 5, 2012
As results in the Corruptions Perceptions Index break, the Arab Springers and the region measures its great expectations against its poor results. Qatar's corruption rating glows against other Arab members states – but it is the best of a bunch of bad eggs.
December 4, 2012
When once there were dictators flicking the on and off buttons to the region's internet, now Egyptian people-power in taking control.
December 3, 2012
Palestine had already warned those who voted against the UN bid to upgrade its status to non-member observer state that it would take measures to diminish their diplomatic relations. Who has declared themselves distinctly to be no friend of Palestine and should the Palestinian presumed statehood care much? A look at the Czech Republic, Panama and the West Pacific.
November 28, 2012
With accusations flying of Morsi being the new Pharaoh of Egypt and just another American agent in the Palestine triangle of peace, should Morsi hang his 'hood' (or tail) between his legs and retreat from the power limelight? Some would have him scuttle back to challenging the rulers as a member of the traditionally opposition-seated Muslim Brotherhood.
November 27, 2012
Palestine intends to re-seek UN statehood on November 29. Their hope is to secure non-member statehood.


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March 21, 2012
|Students participate in beach clean-up on the Florida Panhandle. Photo by Mary Ibarrola '12.
When Brittany Hollister '12 thinks about spring break, it's never about which beach she'll visit. In fact, it's been three years since the biochemistry and molecular biology major spent the time off devoted to working on her tan. Hollister would much rather tackle a social issue.
In 2010, she visited Guatemala to dive into the world of fair-trade coffee production. The following year, she traveled to Chicago to learn about public health. This year, Hollister headed to the Florida Panhandle to examine issues of environmental degradation and water conservation.
Alternative Spring Breaks (ASB) have become a particular passion for the senior, who took on the role of student facilitator for the Panhandle Water Conservation immersion March 3-10, 2012. Hollister, along with 11 students and co-facilitators: Director of Residential Life Leon Hayner and Study Abroad Coordinator Dawn Wharram, traveled six hours to Port Saint Joe, Florida where they checked into their rustic cabins at the St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve.
"We were there to learn about the ways the oil spill affected the Panhandle but also to experience the unique habitats of the area, which are home to plants and animals that don't live anywhere else in the world," explained Hollister. The group divided their time between exploring the environment and doing their part to conserve it by participating in clean-up projects at several different sites near the preserve.
"We were doing some really hard work," said Wharram, "but there wasn't any grimacing or complaining. These students were really great about embracing it all. I was so incredibly impressed by their work ethic."
This was the first time Wharram had participated in an ASB and she found the experience to be incredibly powerful. "Working side-by-side with the students was amazing. The enthusiasm and genuine care for what we were doing was so evident. I was very proud to see what our Rollins students are capable of."
According to Hayner, the group's ability to immediately see the impact of their hard work made the trip all the more rewarding. "We did several days of beach clean-up, and one particular day when we were in Panama City, we collected six bags of garbage along a half-mile stretch of beach," he recalled. "Not only did we feel the hard work, but we could see garbage we collected and look at the newly cleaned stretch of coastline."
Not all students are as enthusiastic about ASBs as Hollister, but like Rebecca Bowden '15, they eventually come around. "At first I was hesitant about what we were going out to the Buffer to do, as well as the group I was going with," said Bowden. "But as the trip wore on, the group got to be more of a family and I began to realize the importance of all the service we were doing. At the end of the ASB, I could personally reflect back on the trip. We not only became closer as a group but also helped improve the environment around us."
This is exactly the sort of experience Assistant Director of Community Engagement Meredith Hein hopes all ASB participants have. In the five years since ASBs were launched, more than 250 students have participated in various weeklong immersion trips.
"These immersive experiences allow participants to step outside of their personal level of comfort and begin to explore and question some of life's greatest unknowns," Hein said, who was thrilled to recently hear that Breakaway, the national organization that oversees alternative break programs, ranked Rollins #1 in terms of overall percentage of ASB participants based on campus size. "The people they meet, the friends they make, and the impact they feel they have on their community all play a part in allowing these students to grasp who they are and who they want to be."
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Overheard in the ladies room near the end of the Madonna show: "She used to be good. Now she's just so…weird."
That one of the most polarizing figures in pop music history is being classified as unconventional is hardly news. Madonna became Madonna not because of her limited vocal ability or creative dance moves – she did it based on an unparalleled ability to provoke, a shrewd business mind and smart songwriting collaborations that helped her create dozens of ageless pop nuggets.
Now she's 54, keenly aware that she won't be able to perform a two-hour equivalent of a Broadway spectacle nearly nightly for six months – this "MDNA" tour launched overseas in May and wraps Tuesday after two nights in Miami – or that stripping down to a black bra and underwear, as she did toward the end of Saturday's Philips Arena show, isn't going to be met with catcalls and cheers for her impressively taut assets forever.
Those obvious realizations explain the throw-it-all-at-the-wall grandiosity in this show, a tremendous production that, at times, featured drummers suspended over the stage, super-cool see-sawing lighted cubes, 15 dancers in various forms of gaudy costumes and bare-chested muscles (the men, that is) and a gleefully nutso fashion show during "Vogue." Ringmaster Madonna barely had time to sip from her bottle of water, and, while she can be criticized for many things – such as the rampant Auto-Tune and questionable singing during high-octane dance numbers – she always exhausts herself onstage for the benefit of a top-notch show.
The extravaganza was divided into four sections/themes that initially contained a stupid amount of violence. "Revolver" and "Gang Bang" featured her brandishing an assault weapon, waves of blood cascading across the seemingly mile-high video screens behind her every time she knocked off a bad guy like a black-clad Bond villainess.
In fact, much of the first quarter of the show was like watching a Cirque du Soleil production. You stood there with your brows furrowed in puzzlement, but didn't want to look away for fear of missing that one meaningful second. Then again, judging by the number of people nearby who spent most of the show texting and flipping through photos on their phones, maybe this time Madonna veered so far off course, not even she could temper our technological ADD tendencies.
But if there is a legitimate gripe about this tour, it isn't that she played songs from "MDNA" – it's her latest album, what did you expect? –- but that only a handful of those songs are good enough to warrant the spotlight.
The stripped, lovely "Masterpiece," performed with Basque trio Kalakan, was a highlight of the tour de pomp (which began at 10:30 p.m. – a fact mentioned frequently since the tour began), and her snarky playground chant, "I Don't Give A," which featured Nicki Minaj on video, might have been a hit in another era of music.
But many others – "I'm Addicted," "Girl Gone Wild" – are forgettable efforts while "Gang Bang" is merely an annoying refrain over a throbbing beat and screaming guitars.
Of course there will be fans from Saturday's sold-out event who will grouse that Madonna didn't perform enough of her "hits," and they wouldn't be wrong. But for the past decade, no Madonna tour has included more than a handful of '80s radio fare, and most of those songs were recast into unrecognizability.
At least on Saturday, fans received a mostly faithful "Papa Don't Preach," a rousing "Vogue" and a traditional roots version of "Open Your Heart" (again with Kalakan). The one true misstep was turning "Like a Virgin" into a supposedly sultry torch song, which Madonna performed in the aforementioned bra and panties, first flat on her stomach at the edge of the catwalk and then atop a piano, "Fabulous Baker Boys"-style. Of course it would sound ridiculous if she sang the song in its original incarnation, but turning it into sludge wasn't the way to go.
For those yearning for vintage Madonna, she made an appearance early in the show, when, clad in her drum majorette outfit and offering some pom-pom routines not likely to be seen on the sidelines of any Friday night high school football game, she dove into "Express Yourself." In the middle of the song, Madonna snuck in the chorus of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," proving how it swipes the same melody line, then twisted the knife in that perfectly Madonna way by adding the chorus of her own "She's Not Me."
Point taken. And the point is, even when Madonna is creating and performing a show that is more in her own self-interest than placating fans who still wear lace gloves and bows to her concerts, it's a necessary evolution.
We might not always agree with her direction, but, as Minaj reminds at the end of "I Don't Give A": "There's only one queen – and that's Madonna."
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By Melissa Ruggieri, Atlanta Music Scene
November 18th, 2012
6:45 am
madonna has been around since 1982 starting with the single everybody (great track)
she will always be around, lady gaga will be long gone and madonna will still be here
gaga is just a copy cat why cant she get her own style like madonna always has
reinvention is madonna`s middle name
a fan for 30 years and will always be loyal to madonna
love her or hate her you cant ignore her!!!!!
November 18th, 2012
7:00 am
If you ask her fans why Madonna is Madonna they will say her music. If you ask her non fans they say everything else. I love Madonna's music and beautiful soothing voice.
November 18th, 2012
7:17 am
couldnt agree more piera….. madonna is a LEGEND unsupassed in our lifetime and if anyone ever does Gaga wont be the one to do it … least of all by copying madonna
November 18th, 2012
7:34 am
Time to call it a day Madonna
November 18th, 2012
8:16 am
Actually, I liked the way she did 'Like A Virgin' and how she mixed it with 'Love Spent'. From a theatrical perspective, she was doing performing it in way that an older woman looks back on her past and mixing in 'Love Spent' was the perfect way to do it. Over all it was a great show!!! When you go to a Madonna show you can bet that you are never going to get a greatest hits show. She's never done that and probably never will.
November 18th, 2012
8:23 am
3rd time I've seen her show over the years. What used to be fun and sexy has become strange and kinda sad.
November 18th, 2012
8:27 am
Oh Pretentious Hairdresser……..your name says it all. I would venture to say it's actually time for u to hang it up, and there is a bit of envy and jealousy there……green is not a nice color on anyone, especially when it relates to celebrating someone else's career and unforgettable and unsurpassed success in the industry
November 18th, 2012
8:44 am
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November 18th, 2012
9:05 am
The show was spectacular and Madonna was on fire last night! No one puts on a show like Madonna, NO ONE. I was left energized and inspired on my way home and a little awestruck. What a legend, what a show! I love u Madonna!
November 18th, 2012
9:10 am
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November 18th, 2012
9:34 am
Madonna looked great and can still move and when she sang without the synthesizer her voice was still good. Ok, there is the good. Now the bad. You would think at a Madonna concert energy would be high with everyone up dancing throughout the concert. I have never, ever been to a concert where the majority of the crowd just looked bored. I would say no more than 1/3 of the audience were into what she was performing. The only time I saw or felt any energy was during Like a Prayer and by then it was just too late. Mark her off my bucket list and thank God I don't have to see her again.
November 18th, 2012
9:58 am
Every madonna show I have been to has been a let down and half way through you get bored and fed up. So again I thought give her the benefit of a doubt and I paid to see her 1st ever show in Scotland.. Again another let down, people were bored, she was late coming on, she cut her show due to being late.. I wrote and asked for my money back as it was that bad. The swipe at lady gaga just goes to show how jealous madonna must be of her gaga has had 2 albums out and can play to 50,000 per show ohh and she sings live during her shows. Maybe madonna needs to take a gaga master class.
November 18th, 2012
10:30 am
saw the show in New York and will see it again tomorrow in Miami. Such a Phenomenal experience and a truly a tour like no other. Madonna fans have learned to expect the unexpected and most embrace and respect her for her artistic integrity and fearlessness. .Her shows a more of a theatrical event intended to entertain and inspire and at oftentimes to provoke a reaction rather than your traditional balls to the wall hit driven rock/pop concert . For her the music is the soundtrack , integral and important……. but so is the message and how it is conveyed . We should continue to expect no compromise or regrets…..she is nobody's b#tch and will continue to inspire and entertain and also pave the way for those acts that follow her as long as she has something to say and has the stamina.
November 18th, 2012
11:11 am
PLEASE Madonna is the Queen, she continues to make great art. SHe gies you more than a conventional rock concert and because she continues to be such and amazing artist, she doesnt have to rely on her oldies to get the crowd going. I went twice and saw nothing but people going off and having fun. Maybe you were in the nosebleeds, cause nobody was texting where i was sitting
November 18th, 2012
11:21 am
You are one tired writer. Most of the negative comments came from white trash.
November 18th, 2012
11:42 am
So many of the positive comments are true. However, I don't think anyone is so talented and famous on their own. She owes a lot to her fans / followers and last night showed very little respect or graditude towards them. She was 3 hours late and complained that we weren't energetic enough. Fans wanting to enjoy her performance were subjected to everything from political opinion to jealous rants about other singers. No doubt this woman is in incredible shape but, she was way too proud of herself which was evident by her exposed ass and Madonna cheer.
November 18th, 2012
11:42 am
Lady Gaga is currently enjoying the kind of success that Madonna had at that point in her career. Can Lady Gaga keep up that kind of reinvention like Madonna has been able to do? Hopefully.
Since Madonna doesn't "need" the money at this point, I assume that she is doing it for the adoration of the fans?
November 18th, 2012
12:29 pm
November 18th, 2012
12:50 pm
The slow ballad version on Like A Virgin was amazing. As was the beautiful "love spent" that followed. There aren't a lot of pop singers who could have pulled that off. That's the kind of perfomance only a legend can get away with….anyone else would look foolish. She does need to drop candy shop and human nature….really weak songs, being out deeper and deeper instead. Fun concert overall.
November 18th, 2012
1:00 pm
This could be her last tour and she pulled out all the stops. Comparred to the snooze factor of a Mariah Carey or Beyonce concert, its amazing she still commands the world stage. A reported billion dollar seven year Las Vegas contract is on the backburner for the Queen Of Pop.Lets just face it, everybody else in the last quarter of a century has coasted on her mighty wake.
November 18th, 2012
1:10 pm
this was my 5th time seeing her in concert, so there is no doubt that I love her. Her last tour (Sticky & Sweet tour) was very, very good. Last night was a let down. There were major sound issues. She used tons of auto tune, and there were very few highlights. I think the biggest issue, ouside of the sound problems, was the source material itself. The new CD is one of my least favorite of hers, where as Hard Candy had some great songs to pull from for that tour. The stage was beautiful, however. Thank goodness for the opening DJ set from Paul Oakenfold. That was Awesome!
November 18th, 2012
1:22 pm
Madonna is not a "queen", she's a JOKER! The biggest waste of perfectly good human skin there is, well, other than Lady Gag Gag. The only people with less credibility are those who would pay to go see this garbage. Any entertainer who would strip down almost naked just to get contributions for the Sandy victims, has to be lower than the lowest. I have heard she did this unashamedly at a recent concert. She and LGG both would come in 9th and 10th in a 5 woman beauty and talent contest.
November 18th, 2012
2:00 pm
I've followed Madonna since the very beginning. I feel privileged to have seen her on tour 99 times plus Live Aid, Live 8, Live Earth, movies, plays in NY and London, album promos, some tv shows etc etc. Far from being bored I find her an inspiration. I accept she has faults but don't we all? There simply is no-one else like her. She has always been so focused and what I love is she pushes peoples' buttons. I met someone in the late 80's who was a friend of hers at Uni. She told me Madonna then was exactly the same. She was incredibly hard working and insisted her goal was to wake up the world
and to do that you "I need to make people pay attention to me. That I will do, you watch!" . In fact she has done just that in her way , and 33 years on we are still talking about her. She can still get people to donate $60,000 to a disaster fund by just throwing money at her on stage. She provokes you but she gives you so much in return. Yes … I guess I am a little biased now but at least I have seen other artists so can measure my bias with some accuracy. . Having seen Beyonce, Kylie, Katie P once I'm happy with that. Lady Gaga I walked out of half way through as I found it boring, shabby and badly put together. The only other artist I have on repeat is Pink. Seen her twice and enjoyed it immensely. But no other artist gives me the experience of a Madonna show. I know what to expect, a spectacle of energy and innovation which will leave me buzzing ( and thinking). . I have my favourite tours obviously but I am never disappointed. Don't think for one minute that this is her last tour! If you don't like her brand then just stay at home. She's not changing it for anything – Thank God!
November 18th, 2012
2:02 pm
Was there and at Charlotte… the show was amazing, Mypatootie that is a sad comment she was far from being a Joker Lady and her raising money to help people who lost so much was wonderful she is bring awareness to a very important cause! Plus she gives millions of her own money to these causes.
November 18th, 2012
2:07 pm
Lady Gaga isn't currently enjoying the kind of success that Madonna had at that point in her career. In 1987 Madonna did the Who's that Girl tour and she filled stadiums in all the world. This year Lady Gaga only after 4 years was obliged to cancel some stadiums in Europe and she sang in small arena because she couldn't sell tickets (Nice in France, Bulgaria, flop in Tallin, in Romania etc ect) in south America her tour is a huge flop. Lady gaga is only a doll manufactured by the media, her real succes isn't so big. Madonna is a real legend and an ICON. And please Lady Gaga doesn't sing all live, she has a lot of playback and pre.recorded
November 18th, 2012
2:16 pm
What I loved the most about last night's show; people watching(girls being girls, boys being girls, Europeans being Europeans, South Americans being fun), Madonna doing Madonna along with the two large bags of cinnamon almonds my girls and I devoured. I'll never look Like a Virgin again with my sweet tooth. And all those vodka and cranberry juices
November 18th, 2012
2:38 pm
Indeed, she may never do a "greatest hits" tour, but she is an entertainer. That is what last night was for me…..a show (albeit one weird freakin show). Yes, there was the freak show prior with so many in "costume." but, I sorta expected that. However, I have to say that at 54, while she looked great, the tendency to just try to shock has worn thin. I will say that about any performer. Look, Eminem will look pretty damn silly if he keeps that "I hate my mother and everybody else" schtick going on in his forties. People paid BIG (and I mean LOTS) of money to see her last night and expected to witness HITS. I heard so many people pissed that she didn't perform many of her hits. At $400 a ticket on the floor and lower bowl, they have a legit beef. As Gene Simmons recently said in an interview, not to quote, there is a reason KISS does all its hits…..that is fans want. Otherwise, you will eventually fade into obscurity. My fear is that the schtick Madonna is pushing is inching her closer to that direction.
November 18th, 2012
2:51 pm
Piera, the only "reinvention" in Madonna's routine now is the plastic surgery and 21 year old boyfriends. She is past it.
November 18th, 2012
3:14 pm
Were we at the same show? People around me were dancing and having a blast all night….it was fantastic. I'm glad she did so many oldies… you sound so cynical, I think no matter what she would have done you wouldnt like. That show rocked (and Im only a half-way Madonna fan and not a pop fan at all).
November 18th, 2012
4:13 pm
Melissa, Melissa–are you trying out to be one of the hosts on "Entertainment Tonight" or something? No, you're just trying to sell newspapers, aren't you? You provide a certain amount of info, but you have no more sensibility of Madonna as a artist than a jaybird. And, unforgivably, you left out the highlight of the evening: the magnificent, soul-stirring rendition of what is arguably her greatest song,"Like a Prayer," which had 20,000 people on their feet in ecstasy. Go back to school, Melissa.
November 18th, 2012
4:15 pm
Madonna promised to "take it all off" onstage if Mr. Obama was reelected. I'm wondering if she intends to go through with it. (Espescially since she thought he was a Muslim, and unlike most people who thought so, regarded it as a GOOD thing.)
November 18th, 2012
4:59 pm
Well—–she is great as ussal, I have been stupid before but not again like when Kevin Cosner called her neat, I go with awesome dance and clear , forbarent voice and nock out body.
November 18th, 2012
5:17 pm
[...] been reading reviews of the show last night and some people are really trashing it?!? Madonna never churns out a greatest hits show. If you aren't familiar with her latest album [...]
November 18th, 2012
5:27 pm
I was just counting the seconds before some one mentioned Obama's reelection. For four more years in Every topic we have to see Obama's name no matter the topic, sounds a little Obessed with the man dont you think if you have to place him in Every Topic no matter what the subject is. Some of you will never let it rest will you? Get Over the election ok? Life goes on.
Now Sticking to the Topic: Madonna
Did not attend the concert but reading through those that did, lets me know I that I wont be attending Any of her concerts along with Priince who I hear is another 80s icon that refuses to do the Hits that Made Him who he is. It is the Hits that made Madonna who she is.
As one post said paying $400 and not hearing many hits is a legit reason to be pissed. Personally I think its downright disrepectful I dont care if they only paid 40 dollars. Changing classic hits and messing with the original melody of a song is Foolish because it is because of the Old melody the song became a Hit and the fans Remember the Melodies of the songs which spark memories of where they were at that time of their lives and what they were doing.
Changing the melody defeats the purpose of Taking the audience Back to what made them fall in love with you in the first place. Thanks Folks for attending telling me the atmoshere of the show and saving me some money. I can watch her on Youtube and enjoy the Madonna I fell originally fell in love with. As for her new stuff..Not even interested in watching that Free on Youtube, and from the comments on this blog, it dont appear I am missing much at her Current tours.
You guys saved me some money because I did want to see her live because I never saw her live. Probably wont now unless she adds and oldie spot. then I May still chance it. But knowing Madonna, like Prince. both are more into their own Worlds and always have been it probably wont happen. I will say Michael was always about his Fans and gave you the Hits along with the new stuff. He was a Real Unselfish Entertainer who gave his all to his audiences when performing LIVE..
November 18th, 2012
6:13 pm
Went to the show last night and traveled four hours to see it. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I'm 19 years old and have been a Madonna fan for about 2 years since my aunt introduced me to her music. I personally like her more recent albums (Everything from 2000's "Music") better than her older stuff and I ADORE the "MDNA." That being said, all of this is a huge reason as to why I enjoyed this tour so much. I was the only person in my area that knew the words to literally every song she sang (From "Like A Virgin" to "Revolver"), and I also LOVED every song she performed. This mixed with the show-stopping theatricality and provocation made four an enjoyable romp. However, I understand why water-cooler 80s Madonna fans were disappointed in this show. She didn't perform many "hits" and the ones she did perform were completely remastered. I loved this. But I understand why so many people were disappointed. As Madonna said so herself in an interview "I don't have anything left to prove, but I certainly have a lot left to say–" as long as Madonna is still crafting new messages, there won't be a "Greatest Hits Tour" for a while, if ever.
November 18th, 2012
7:10 pm
Melissa Ruggieri! Nice to read your words! I remember you from Richmond and didn't realize I was reading your review until the end. I agreed with much of what you said back in RIC and I agree with you now. I saw the show in NYC and loved it because you could tell Madonna was giving it her all. I'm the biggest fan there is of Madonna. I won't deny it. And I'll be the first to admit I long for a tour with a few more of the old stand-out hits, but as you say, Madonna is evolving and we're along for that ride. If she only performed old classics, people would say she was relying too much on old songs, so she'll never really win. She just has to do her own thing. I won't complain about that!
November 18th, 2012
7:12 pm
After reading some of the comments on here, it's no wonder this country is in such a mess, and that's not even counting the current President.
November 18th, 2012
7:48 pm
Her new version of Like A Virgin sounded Hot man. Dude, Madonna Rocks!
November 18th, 2012
8:03 pm
She like the Kardashians I wish would just go away!
November 18th, 2012
8:11 pm
Madonna scares people because she does what she pleases. She's a universal star – a powerhouse. No, she is not like any of the Kardashian women.
November 18th, 2012
8:22 pm
Drove 4 hours one way to see Madonna at Phillips on Saturday. I will have to say the show could have been better had she started on time (3 hours past show time) Fu**ing bitch…should have printed 11pm on ticket if you are not showing till then…Sound system in this venue sucked…Have been to 4 other Madonna concerts and they were great….Only remember 1 time she did not start on time and that was due to tech. problems.
Save your money on this show…will not EVER return…$350.00 for a ticket??? are you kidding me!!!
November 18th, 2012
8:49 pm
When I first saw the photo at the top of the story I thought it was Rose Marie from the old Dick Van Dyke Show. Seriously!
November 18th, 2012
9:28 pm
Your review of Madonnas concert last night could possibly be the worse review of someone of her statute ever. The concert was amazing and our wording describing her theatrical performance is piss poor. You should find another day job sweetie.
November 18th, 2012
10:18 pm
I wasn't able to to attend Madonna's concert in Atlanta. Unfortunately, the website scalpers bought the house out once the tickets were for sale and essentially made a profit off of it.
November 18th, 2012
10:31 pm
Not sure if Melissa Ruggieri saw the same show the rest of us saw. Clearly she has issues with the creative talents of the worlds top grossing pop star. The crowd went crazy for Madonna's reinterpretation of old music. This is something she has done for the past several shows. We know that, we expect it, we love it. Sorry, but to call a number that had the crowd cheering and screaming for more "sludge" is nothing more than bias and not at all realistic. One can find that very rendition on countless You Tube videos. This tour reset music industry records. Records already held by Madonna. Thank God she still puts it out there. Maybe someday soon we will have another star to rival her spectacular shows. Until then, Long Live the Queen. It was an awesome show.
November 18th, 2012
10:45 pm
Say what you want about Madonna. There is only ONE Madonna. Period. She has been around since the early 80s while other artists have come and gone…These new short-lived artists will come and go and Madonna's legacy will still stand.
There are ahandful 50-somethings that look like her and move like her. She danced and moved practically through the entire show (except for wardrobe changes). Like her or not, you can't deny the respect she's due. Vogue on that critics and haters!!
November 18th, 2012
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November 19th, 2012
1:43 am
…they were rude , disrespectful, mean, hateful..They made everyone miserable ..they rained on Madonna's parade the whole time…The white officer pushed me twice…I complained to officer with last initial D totally ignored us…they made every fan in those isles miserable the whole night…I talked to head security , filed complained with officer chinda dabney. obviously those two officers hate Madonna , they were and acted miserably the during the whole course of her concert…I will resume my complain for abuse, I hope many will join me who were in same isle section..Love you Madonna .
November 19th, 2012
2:03 am
Madonna was screaming for energy last night she was not receiving it from front section simply because two Phillips arena officers made our night living bell, those two officers one female short dikish hair style white female, one side of het hair jaw line length, other side short above ear level, she treated us as if we were in concetratoon camps yelling pushing, pointing fingers at us…My seat was in section 6 N 5..those two officers specially the white dike one yelled and pushed me every time I stood at isle next to my seat…When Madonna asked to open front section to invite fans, we tried to go, but that rude ignorent officer wouldn't let us..then the crowds were behind me when she started to yell at us to go back to our seats, I couldn't back off she started to F—n push me.when I asked officer D to call security, she ignored me the whole time..THOSE TWO OFFICERS SHOULD NEVER WORK AT PHILLIPS .
November 19th, 2012
3:10 am
I "Google" Madonna just about everyday to get the latest news on her performance in her MDNA tour. You see, I had bought 2 flash tickets for her Houston show one of which i gave away/sacrificed / transferred online to a friend of a friend to witness her spectacular performance for her second show. I can only imagine all the hard work preparing for such a tour and performing lots before legions of fans. Some people were not happy with her late appearance–about 2 hours and 45 minutes late but any true Madonna fan will know that she never graces the stage on time. It would not be right if she did anyways because one hour is not enough time to get all those fans situated–some fans show up late themselves–getting all that human traffic in the arena–fans are buying food and drinks and perhaps emptying their bowels in the process. I requested vacation hours just for her concert. It was worth every penny. Every dollar! She gave an high energy almost flawless performance with her dancers as most fans including myself stood up and danced through just about the entire show. The reviews from the Houston Chronicle proves just that and I was glad to be a part of that event. Absolutely no regrets.


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My daughter has flourished at Lum. All three of her teachers, as well as music and media center teachers, have challenged my daughter academically, as well as create an atmosphere that makes her want to go to school. She has made tremendous strides in her academics, scoring proficient or advanced across the board, as well as develop into a strong individual. I could not have asked for a better experience than I have had at Lum. I always feel welcome and have felt that all the teachers as well as the principal have been open to communication.
We've been at Lum since 2009 and have been extremely happy. It's a wonderful community, very diverse, caring and involved. There are so many fun school activities, such as Fall Family Festival, afterschool enrichment classes, Multi-cultural night, and alot of other PTA sponsored programs. All of my children's teachers are/have been great and even better than great. And having met or heard of the other Lum teachers from other parents, we're looking forward to upper grades. I really like our principal. She is out there with the kids, knows everyone's names, is so friendly and accessible but is very serious about keeping kids on track if need be. My son will start K this fall and I have every confidence in Lum. Best of all, my children like going to school and have made some great friends there.
Lum was a very great school to go to. Ms. Tomine was a great 3rd grade teacher! Too bad she retired. Ms. Holmes was a great teacher to work with in 4th grade and Ms. Finch was very nice to be with for 5th grade. Graduating from 5th grade was a very sad moment. Lum students and staff are part of a big family. I hope the students their will have the same expierence like I did. #LumBearForever!
I loved this school from the beginning. Ms. Finch is strict but very caring and gives us enough homework to do! Everything there is fantastic, I can't find a better school than this one! There's a great club that helps the environment called "Garbage Club" and I can't say it isn't bad. I hope the kids that will go to Lum will have the same experience as I did in all my years!
My son went to both Kindergarten and 1st grade at Lum school. I am very dissatisfied with the principal that is currently there, I went to Lum back in 80s and had a great experience. The only thing great I can say about Lum is their 1st grade teacher Ms Ratto. She truely helped my son get through his 1st grade year without any problems. We moved out of Alameda after his 1st grade year and it couldn't have been a better choice for us.
My 2 kids, 1st and 3rd grades, love going to school at Lum. We have had wonderful teachers and really positive experiences. I feel that the teachers, staff and principal are constantly going above and beyond to ensure the children at this school feel safe and welcomed. The PTA is really committed to doing everything they can to keep the many programs going and involving the families in many social activities. Lum is extremely diverse and community-oriented. We are blessed to be a part of such a wonderful school.
I am a parent of a 1st grader at Lum Elementary. I love it there and so does my son. His teachers have been fantastic and academics are top priority. The school is very diverse. Look at the school ethnic statistics and see the vast array of ethnicities in the school population. In my son's class alone (20 students), 11 students speak another language at home ranging from Farsi to Vietnamese to Russian. Lum has an active PTA and Principle Lyons has always been accessible to me. The school could use more yard duty personnel.
I am extremely unsatisfied with Lum. As a teenager I attended Alameda schools and found them to be outstanding. I grew both socially and educationally- so naturally I felt it best to enroll my son in an Alameda school. Unfortunately Lum is not very diverse and the teachers seem to have a hard time connecting with children of color. The yard is not well supervised so there are often fights/arguments between the children that go unsolved. On several occassions Principal Lyons has handled situations improperly, and the teachers my child had often put him in groups with other children that were below grade level or had behavioral problems (also children of color). I wish Lum would let go of their 1950's mentality and encourage the children and teachers to be more accepting of others differences.
I love this school. I have 2 children who go there. 1 is in K and the other in 1st grade. The PTA is 40+ strong, and a nice mixture of moms, dads and caretakers. The teachers & principal are wonderful--dedicated, experienced, and our children's best allies. Communication is great between parents and educators. It's a wonderful school with a balanced mix of ethnicies and income. It is the best, down to earth, open and wonderful school on the island! We could not have asked for a better school. We love LUM!!
My son finished his first year at Lum. The teachers have been so wonderful in helping him settle in to a new school. The staff have been excellent in thier communication with parents. I see the teachers providing an enviorment where ALL children's learning needs are met. Lum teachers are truely committed to your child's success. My son has a solid foundation thanks to his teacher this year. The parent involvement is also very strong. Although it is one of the larger schools in town, it still has a close knit feeling.
My family has been involved with our 2 kids at Lum going on our 5th year, as my daughter goes into 5th and my son goes into 2nd grade. Our teachers, thus far, have been first rate educators, warm and wonderful people. The help I have received from all 4 of my daughter's teachers as we have moved towards a final diagnosis of ADHD is so very appreciated. Thanks to them she loves school and is thriving academically despite her struggles. As I working mom, I find being heavily involved in the PTA has been the best advantage for my kids in their school experience. I can not stress how important parent involvement is to our kids and Lum school has a terrific group of parents dedicated to making Lum one of the best schools in Alameda. Lori Keep, Lum parent
I love the parent involvement at the school and the small community feeling!
Great program. So far, my son has completed Kindergarten, but I am very impressed with the teaching, curriculum, and overall quality that Lum has to offer. My goal is to see both of my kids through 5th Grade at Lum. My son can't wait to start 1st Grade!
Fathers not encouraged to participate. Poor leadership: minimal interaction with parents. Quality of education: low-minimal daily homework. Teachers:some good, some poor.
I have 2 foster children and I enrolled them with the help of the staff within hours. The staff was wonderful with the kids and I don't think we could have made it through the year without them. The saying is, 'It takes a village to raise a child'. In this case it is true because without the teachers at the school the last year wouldn't have been possible. The kids are excited about going back to school and I'm also looking forward to another year to watch these kids grow and blossom. Thanks Lum!
My daughter went to this school through third grade and it was such a great experience for her. From the teachers, to the students, to the parents, everyone was great and involved. She learned a lot and has taken that with her into the upper grades.
My son went from 2nd to 5th grade at Lum and had wonderful teachers the entire time. The office staff were particulaly warm and helpful and my son felt comfortable approaching them when he had problems.
I have heard it is a middle of the road school.
The teachers and PTA groups are very involved in the students' growth. They pride themselves on their consistently improving scores in the statewide testing. Great place to grow and learn.
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Phil Jagielka has revealed he hopes to stay at Everton Football Club for the rest of his career.
Earlier this week the England international agreed a two-year extension to his current deal that will see his Goodison career reach a decade in 2017.
After joining from Sheffield United in 2007, Jagielka has since become a formidable presence in the heart of the Blues' defence and has captained the side in Phil Neville's absence.
And speaking exclusively to evertontv upon agreeing his extension, the centre-half admitted he wants to end his playing days at Goodison Park.
"I hope I do," he said. "I love being here and the Club have obviously not minded extending my deal for another two years so I'm looking forward to the future.
"I really enjoy playing here. It wasn't a long discussion to extend my contract - I was delighted to do so. I'm proud to be part of this Club and especially if we keep going forward the way we are at the moment, maybe there'll be another contract extension in a few years to come.
"It was really hard for me to leave Sheffield United having come through the ranks and having been given me my first big chance there, but Everton is a massive club. I spoke to my family at the time and we knew it was the right move to make.
"When I came, I was a little bit of a utility player - I used to play midfield, right-back and centre-back without really nailing down a position.
"But with the guidance not only of the manager and his coaching staff, but the players around me and the more experienced ones, I managed to settle down at centre-half and it's not been too bad since then."
With fellow central defender Sylvain Distin continuing to impress at the age of 35, Jagielka admits the Frenchman's performances offer encouragement that he too could stay on top of his game for years to come.
He said: "With the sports science, the equipment, the fitness coaches and the physio team around us, it does help you progress further.
"Sylvain is a fantastic professional. You wouldn't think he was the age he is - you'd think he would be close to 10 years younger with the way he plays and that's a credit to him.
"You look at Phil Neville as well, he's not the youngest and he recently played his 500th Premier League game. If you can keep yourself fit and on top of your game like Sylvain has been doing, I'm sure he has another year or two in him."
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Dr Karen Wilson has been awarded a major grant under the NSF-EPSRC International Collaboration in Chemistry programme to work on catalytic conversion of biomass to fuels with Prof Friederike Jentoft of the Center for Biomass Refining at the University of Oklahoma. Second generation bio-fuels derived from waste or non-food biomass sources are currently at a pre-commercial phase, and if they are to meet targets for implementation by 2015-2020 significant technical hurdles to the chemical transformation of biomass need to be overcome. This project 'Tuning Catalyst Surfaces to Control Aldol Reactions in Biomass Conversion' will explore the development of new catalyst technology with tailored active sites designed to operate under the demanding conditions experienced during biomass-to-fuels processes. Aldol condensation is one of the key chemical transformations involved in the conversion of the initial products of biomass processing into sustainable fuels (and indeed chemicals), enabling carbon chain length to be tailored. The proposed research will provide the fundamental insight that is necessary to tailor materials that catalyse this transformation with great efficiency. The program will also provide cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary scientific and technical training for US and Cardiff researchers within the Cardiff Catalysis Institute and Sarkeys Energy Center via exchange activities.


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