text: 10 Alternatives to Google Reader Picture 1 of 12 The writing has been on the wall for a while but now it's official: Google Reader will be retired on July 1, 2013. Clean, well-designed, and easy to use, the extremely popular Google Reader is a tough act to follow. As users worldwide begin the search for a reliable, easy to use RSS aggregator and feed reader service, we present you with some of our favorite alternatives so far, as well as instructions on how to import your feeds.While we happen to like these alternatives, there are loads of services out there for RSS reading. Any other favorites that you think deserve mention? Feel free to do so in the comments section below! Importing your Google Reader Feeds Picture 2 of 12 Fortunately, many of the Google Reader alternatives include a means to import feeds, in many cases syncing straight from Google Reader. However, if you want to handle feed importing yourself, Google keeps things easy to import with its Google Takeout service. From within Google Reader, go to Settings>Import/Export, and from there, you are taken to Google Takeout, where you can download your feeds in the commonly used OPML format used for importing and exporting RSS feeds from one service to another. The Old Reader Picture 3 of 12 Web (free)The Old Reader is so named as it is styled after older versions of Google Reader, complete with sharing and organization features. This web-only application sports the same stark white interface as well as the option for an email-style list view or an expanded view that includes snippets of the articles themselves. Facebook integration and other social features make it easy to share and find content, and Pocket integration also allows users to save and categorize content for offline viewing. Verdict: Whether you're a longtime Reader fan still smarting from changes introduced and features removed from Google Reader, or an RSS reader neophyte looking for a good clean reader service, The Old Reader has something for you.Score: 4.5/5 Feedly Picture 4 of 12 Chrome, Firefox, Android, iOS (free)Feedly takes the visually appealing path to content aggregation by taking the contents of your feeds and displaying them in a visual, magazine-style tiled format, most notably in its mobile apps. That said, the various browser extensions have an interface far more reminiscent of a conventional RSS reader. You can subscribe to recommended feeds, import or search for your own content to subscribe to, and even save articles for later offline viewing either with Feedly's Saved For Later feature or through services like Pocket and Instapaper. Worryingly though, Feedly uses Google Reader for many of its back end functions; however, they have announced that a clone of current Google Reader functionality is in development (codenamed Normandy), and is expected to be online for seamless transitioning when Google Reader shuts down.Verdict: Striking mobile app presentation, combined with a more traditional RSS reader experience on desktop browsers make for a great RSS reader. Still, there's the question as to whether Feedly's back end will be ready in time for Google Reader's shutdown.Score: 4.5/5 NewsBlur Picture 5 of 12 Web, Android, iOS (Free or $24/year)NewsBlur is an RSS aggregator whose userbase has exploded since the announcement of Google Reader's imminent retirement. Free users can follow up to 12 sites, share content publicly through a "blurblog," and more, while premium users gain unlimited site subscription, more privacy options for their blurblog, a Text view for stories, and more frequent feed updates. The web app features a clean view with stories displayed in Feed, Story, or Original view, with the stripped down Text view available to premium users. Newsblur is a fairly small operation, and has recently been swamped with new users, resulting in a bit of a slowdown. The iOS app seems solid enough, while the Android app is currently notoriously unstable.Verdict: A comfortable reader with good looking view modes, though its service and usage terms are a bit in flux at the moment. The limits on free users will turn off heavy feed subscribers, but the reader itself is quite good and worth paying for. Give NewsBlur a try in a week or so once stability is restored, and see if it's worth it.Score: 4/5 NetVibes Picture 6 of 12 Web (free or premium (varies))While NetVibes is targeted squarely at professionals, brand managers, marketers and analysts, the free service also makes for a really good feed reader. Ditch the widget mode and switch to reader view, import your feeds through OPML, and you're set. Using NetVibes as just an RSS reader might seem like overkill, but users looking for more functionality can tinker with the service's apps, widgets, and dashboard tools, as well as look up themes, more dashboards, and loads of other content tracking services.Verdict:NetVibes is a professional business tool with a free mode that doubles as a feed reader and content monitor. It might be overkill if that's all you're going to use it for, but a more professionally inclined user might be able to get more from the data and brand monitoring functions that other users will have no use for.Score: 4/5 Pulse Picture 7 of 12 Web, iOS, Android (free)We've frequently featured Pulse Reader as one of our must have mobile apps because it's such a good reader service. Users can subscribe to pregenerated streams, or import their own feeds, and then view them in a nice, visually appealing tile format. Unlike the more magazine-style viewers, Pulse doesn't quite display as much text from the feed abstract and we can't find a more email-style presentation available in the desktop versions of Feedly and Google Reader. Articles can be saved and synced through Pulse, or across InstaPaper, Pocket, or Evernote. Additionally, Pulse highlights content based on your reading habits, as well as content shared and promoted by your friends. Verdict: While the tiles are pretty, the lack of a more compressed list format may make blazing through heavy feed use a bit more of a chore, but the interface is good, responsive, and a breeze to read with, and is good at highlighting additional material you may want to check out.Score: 4/5 Google Currents Picture 8 of 12 Android, iOS (free)A hybrid magazine viewer and feed reader, Google Currents seems to be the tech giants sally against the many magazine reader-style apps proliferating at the moment. The app allows you to subscribe to online publications as well as RSS-enabled websites, all presented in a magazine-style format. Depending on how the feed is setup, articles are either presented in a very clean, unformatted magazine-style view, or given a short abstract or a few opening lines along with a forwarding link. As it's primarily a magazine app with feed reading on the side, feed organization isn't a strong suit at the moment.Verdict: The reader itself is sparse and clean, but feed management and organization feels tacked on at this point. Promising if Google continues to work it up (or maybe even work in some of Reader's features?), but there are better readers at the moment.Score: 3.5/5 Flipboard Picture 9 of 12 Android, iOS (free)Flipboard is another content aggregator and feed reader that's taken to the magazine-style view, particularly appealing when read on a tablet, due to an interface driven by page-flipping swipes. While again facing the same problems as other magazine-style readers when it comes to tackling large numbers of unread articles (flipping through pages is fun, flipping through more than a few dozen pages becomes tedious), the interface itself is neat, design is clean and sparse, and read later functions can sync with Pocket, Instapaper, or Readability.Verdict: Very neat, very clean design that is easily the most magazine-like of its ilk and definitely a joy to flip through and read. Score: 4/5 Zite Picture 10 of 12 Android, iOS (free)Zite is another mobile magazine reader type app whose main selling point is integrating with your Google Reader and Twitter accounts, as well as predefined content streams. Once there, the app attempts to learn your tastes based on your Reader feeds and the content you read through Zite, promoting stories to match. Like Pulse, Flipboard, and the other magazine type readers, the feed management isn't quite as up to par as more focused RSS aggregators, but the highlighting of related content is neat.Verdict: Interface doesn't feel as polished as other magazine reader-type apps, but the ability to import in material from Google Reader, as well as its promotion of related material, makes for a viable Reader stand-in if the other options above haven't quite made it for you.Score: 3.5/5 Taptu Picture 11 of 12 Web, Android, iOS (free)Taptu's claim to fame is that it lets users "DJ their Streams." Login with a social media account, and then select from a set of predefined streams or import your own material. From there you can easily manage the presentation of your feeds and streams. The webapp presents users with a traditional reader experience based on importing feeds and customizing stream content. The mobile apps present your material in horizontal ribbons of article tiles that can be reorganized, colored, and customized.Verdict: Presentation-wise, Taptu resembles a lighter version of Pulse with very friendly management of feed presentation. If you have a smaller amount of feeds to manage, Taptu is actually a very friendly reader to navigate.Score: 4/5 TinyTiny RSS Picture 12 of 12 Linux, Mac, Windows (free)The more technically inclined and slightly adventurous might want to take a gander at the open-source TinyTiny RSS, a self-hosted RSS app that allows users to set up their own feed reading system. You'll need a dedicated web server of your own, as well as the gumption to set up and configure the server-side program features yourself. However, you will be rewarded by having your own lightweight RSS web service at your beck and call, usable anywhere you can get access to an Internet connection and compatible browser.Verdict: Not for the technologically faint of heart, but TinyTiny RSS allows you to create your own independent RSS reader. While it may be spartan, it won't be held hostage by a developer suddenly pulling the plug on a service they can't monetize.Score: 3/5 View FREE DOWNLOAD 10 Alternatives to Google Reader 10 Alternatives to Google Reader Importing your Google Reader Feeds Importing your Google Reader Feeds The Old Reader The Old Reader Feedly Feedly NewsBlur NewsBlur NetVibes NetVibes Pulse Pulse Google Currents Google Currents Flipboard Flipboard Zite Zite Taptu Taptu TinyTiny RSS TinyTiny RSS


text:
March 2013, TruckingInfo.com - WebXclusive
By Deborah Lockridge
What type of engine systems and parts will you be dealing with in the future? From electric-drive turbos to waste heat regeneration, Derek Kaufman, president of C3 Network, examined powertrain trends during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week earlier this year.
Tags: DPF, Aftermarket, HDAW, Engines
We offer e-newsletters that deliver targeted news and information for the entire fleet industry.
The expert, Mark Betner from CITGO, will answer your questions
The expert, Rence Oliphant from Hendrickson, will answer your questions
Relay Bypass Kit Monitors Amperage Draw
Set of Tools Cleans Male Pins on Terminals
SecureFuel Provides Transparent Fuel Payments
McLeod Offers 'Branded' Driver App for Fleets

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Category Archives: Theater
What's a book with pictures, and what's a play without music?
Summer Festivals
Saturday, July 18, Saturdays in Saxapahaw, NC 6-8 pm
Wednesday July 22, Summertime Sounds, Greensboro, NC 6:30-7:30 pm
Concert at Triad Stage March 5!
I am very excited to have Jason Sypher, Mark Olitsky and Greensboro favorite Scott Manring join me at the Pyrle, the main stage at Triad Stage! Ticket and details HERE.


text:
"Paper quality was good and the monogram was very clear and sized well. i used them on all of my Christmas cards this year! I will be ordering from them again soon!"
"I love these return address labels! They came in a secure package on sheets that are very easy to peel off. Great quality paper and they stick very well. Very chic and stylish and bold colors (not faded or anything). I will definitely be ordering more when I run out!!"
"I used these to coordinate with the address change cards. I really like the different fonts used here along with the antique key images."
"This label has just a bit of whimsy but is also fancy enough to put on a really nice letter. Proud to use as a address label to go to my family or some fancy situation, or to return a wedding invitation"
"The image you see in the sample on the website is exactly what you get in hard copy! Fonts are easily read and label size is appropriate for all letter sizes. I really liked the ability to customize the colors on the labels. Great quality too. Would recommend to a friend."


text:
Established in 1992, Coyote Rock Gym Ltd. is Ottawa's first indoor rock climbing gym.
With over 15,000 square feet of climbing wall including top-rope & lead climbing walls, plus four state-of-the-art bouldering areas Coyote Rock Gym has something for everyone.
Free introductory lessons are available for all new climbers to the gym.
Every participant (belayer/climber) who uses the facilities at Coyote Rock Gym must fill out a waiver form that is provided by our insurance company.
If you are under 18 yrs. of age then you must have your parent sign the form first before you can participate
Waiver forms can be downloaded here.
Last updated: 2013-08-11 3:37:31 PM
Our annual membership sale starts September first and goes to the end of the month. Get $100 off a year pass and eight months for the price of six. Sale includes Youth and Family Passes. Ask staff for details.
Registration is now open for the Fall Youth Program. Check our Services and Courses section for more info.


text:
UnderShield Water Diversion System
May 07, 2013
The introduction of the UnderShield water diversion system for decking applications enhances the functionality of outdoor living spaces. CertainTeed's system features 6-foot by 16-inch vinyl panels and a concealed clip and grid system that can be installed to deck joists to divert precipitation to the edge of the deck. Panels are available in two styles, chamfer or beaded, and in three colors: Colonial White, Sterling Gray, and Savannah Wicker.


text:
Should manned space flight be abandoned if only the rich benefit?
View Single Post
August 29 2013, 09:11 PM
Crazy Eddie
Rear Admiral
Location: I'm in your ___, ___ing your ___
Re: Should manned space flight be abandoned if only the rich benefit?
Yminale wrote:
The movie "Elysium" has gotten me thinking, if spaceflight and colonization only benefits the rich, why should the rest of the 99% support and fund space.
They shouldn't, and for the most part, they DON'T. The taxpayer's present contribution to space exploration is something like 2 cents out of every dollar collected in taxes; you probably loose more money than just sitting on your couch.
OTOH, the rest of the 99% stand to benefit substantially from space exploration if and when the resources of space become available for consumption to the people on Earth. This, too, is one of the major plot elements of Elysium.
The assumption has always been that private companies like SpaceX would make access to space affordable. Even with the most optimistic projection, the average person could only afford sub-orbital flight.
The "average person" could NEVER afford a sub-orbital flight.
When people like Elon Musk mean by "affordable" is really on the order of "millions instead of billions." The kind of space missions that could be paid for by state or even city governments (on behalf of universities or science programs) or by medium/large corporations instead of global superpowers. Space won't be accessible to private citizens until there's a couple million people
there who have to provide services to one another, but that's a very different concept.
So are you comfortable with the 1% forming a breakaway society while the rest of us die on this rock?
No, but neither would I be all that surprised if they tried it.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Starfleet -
Online Now
Crazy Eddie
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Crazy Eddie
Find More Posts by Crazy Eddie


text:
Live updates: Israeli-Palestinian violence
Inside the hidden world of hostage taking
21 Oct 2010 22:29 GMT | Politics, Middle East, Israel
Just three weeks after Israel lifted its 10-month freeze on most new settlement building, two reports say that settlers have already begun the construction of hundreds of new homes in the West Bank.
An Associated Press (AP) survey, published on Thursday, found that more than 500 homes have started being built since September 26, while Peace Now, an Israeli settlement watchdog group, puts the figure at more than 600.
The AP total of 544 home in three weeks reflects a rate of construction that is four times faster than in the last two years.
The actual number is likely to be even higher, since when officials provided a range, AP used the lowest figure.
The figure also did not include 133 apartments a contractor said he was building in three settlements, because he did not say how many were already started.
Hagit Ofran, an official from Peace Now, whose report will be released next week, told the BBC on Thursday that the homes are in varying stages of construction.
"In some places, it is only levelling the ground that has started and in others, it's the very foundation that is now being dug," said Ofran.
Aliza Herbst, a spokeswoman for the settler group Yesha Council, said about two-thirds of post-freeze work is preliminary and could be halted if the freeze is renewed.
UN alarmed
Many homes are going up in areas that under practically any peace scenario would become part of a Palestinian state, a trend that could doom US-brokered peace talks.
AP: Number of new settlement homes
Benyamin area: 200
Ariel: 45
Beit Arieh: 25
Barkan: 62
Emanuel: 46
Har Adar: 20
Har Hebron: 50
Itamar: At least 3
Karmei Tzur: 56
Kedumim: At least 12
Kiryat Arba: At least 22
Oranit: At least 3
"This figure is alarming and is another indicator that Israel is not serious about the peace process, which is supposed to be about ending the occupation,'' said Ghassan Khatib, a spokesman for Mahmoud Abbas', the president of the Palestinian Authority, self-rule government in the West Bank.
Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has played down the new construction, saying it "has no real effect on the map of a possible [peace] agreement".
However, the renewed settlement construction has already jeopardised peace talks relaunched only last month, with the Palestinians threatening to walk away if the freeze is not extended.
Robert Serry, the UN special co-ordinator for the Middle East Peace process, issued a statement on Thursday calling the new construction "alarming".
"Renewed settlement construction, which is illegal under international law, runs contrary to the international community's repeated appeals to the parties to create conditions conducive to negotiations, and will only further undermine trust," said Serry.
"We continue to strongly support efforts to create conditions for the resumption of successful negotiations."
Nearly 300,000 settlers now live in the West Bank, along with 2.2 million Palestinians.
Settlers have covered the territory - captured by Israel in 1967, along with the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem - with an increasingly intricate web of established communities and nearly 100 unauthorised hilltop outposts.
Source: Agencies
Despite high expectation for Barack Obama, the US president has not convinced Israel to cease settlement construction.
Politics, US & Canada, Israel, Russia, United States
Foreign ministers wrap up two-day meeting in Libya without consensus on reforms to the Arab League and ties with Iran.
Politics, Middle East, US & Canada, Israel, Libya
Saved by MSF's Dignity I, refugees explain why they risked their lives on the treacherous route from Africa to Europe.
Refugees, Mediterranean, Human Rights
Global ride-sharing company Uber has faced growing legal pressure in Australia but continues to steer its course.
Business & Economy, Australia, Asia Pacific
UN investigators to determine if the government committed "grave violations" after disabled people ordered back to work.
Human Rights, Health, Mental health
Dutch safety team's final report into the downed Malaysian airliner will not place blame for the attack that killed 298.
MH17, War & Conflict, Ukraine
Security cabinet imposes strict new measures as PM Netanyahu vows to take "aggressive steps" to stop ongoing violence.
Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Middle East
Vermont senator gives former first lady a boost by making light of email crisis during Democrats' debate in Las Vegas.
Politics, US & Canada, Hillary Clinton
Battling media narratives in Russian and US bombing campaigns; plus, the conundrum of covering India-Pakistan relations.
Media, Middle East, Syria
Follow the incredible journey of Asadullah Rahman, the youngest inmate to be held at Guantanamo Bay.
War & Conflict, Afghanistan, Taliban
People & Power investigates India's Hindu fundamentalists and their influence on the country's government.
India, Politics, Human Rights
101 East explores why over 300 Australian children are abducted by a parent and taken overseas every year.
Australia, Asia, Law


text:
New Products
Babg Dark Ink Combo Cheap Dresses Danela Scarf Hem Crossover Halter DressCasual Dresswe promise the good quality and after-sale service and accept the VISA and Mas .....
Regular Price: £151.00
Special Price £95.00
Babg Lt Iris Dresses Jacklyn Sleeveless Tiered RufflePrinted DressCrafted with a slight stretch for added comfort.
Regular Price: £169.00
Special Price £106.00
Babg Hot Sale Bare Pink Dress Sleeveless Vback-Cocktail DressIt is suitable for any shape,we are professional supplier.
Regular Price: £165.00
Special Price £104.00
Babg Off White Combo Cheap Dresses Lexia Zipper Pocket Tunic DressCocktail DressSheer detail and brushed florals flourish through this evening dress for an abs .....
Regular Price: £148.00
Special Price £93.00


text:
They predicted that an operation, organised by the Israeli government but carried out by a Jewish militant, would occur days prior to the "disengagment" from the Gaza Strip, in order to make it easier for the Israeli government to expel 10,000 Jews from their homes. This lawyer has now dug up the confirmation. What the lawyer fails to do though with this footage is prove the innocence of the 12 arabs who carried out an extra-judicial killing (which is against International law).
from the article: 'Government knew of Jewish terrorist's plan to open fire on Shfaram bus'


text:
Deftones @ O2 Academy, 12 Nov
Live Review
While the past two years have seen an abundance of drama for Deftones, they've also seen the release of their strongest work since 2000's futuristic metal epic White Pony. Opening their first Scottish gig in three years with new material might seem a risky gambit, but the reception to Rocket Skates is warming; newcomer Sergio Vega in particular shows considerable presence for his relatively green status.
What follows is a set consisting largely of songs from Diamond Eyes and from their first three albums, including an impressively executed rendition of Passenger where frontman Chino Moreno injects sufficient range in Maynard's absence. The transformation of Moreno from record to stage is always something to behold, both in terms of the development of his vocal approach over the years and his boundless energy, never remaining in any one spot for more than a split-second.
But the night's emotional highlight will have to remain a toss-up between a glorious performance of Minerva dedicated to Chi Cheng or the final torrent of energy released in closer 7 Words. By the end of the show, it's a mystery as to whether the wet floor has been caused by beer, sweat or tears: it's probably all three. [David Bowes]
We think you'd like
Japan Marvelous Drummers @ George Square Theatre, 18 August"How is a drum solo like a sneeze?" an old joke goes. "You can tell when it's coming, but you can't do anything about it." And with Japan Marvelous Drummer... Read more »| 21 Aug 2015
The Black Sorrows @ The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh, 12 AugustWith one hot solo per song, a tight band sound, the occasional bat-out-of-heck howl, and the kind of drumming you don't notice (even, unfortunately, during a... Read more »| 14 Aug 2015
The Tubes @The Art School, Glasgow, 9 AugustThe first sign that something isn't quite right tonight is evidenced by a giant TV screen overhead which screens a continous slideshow of images from The Tub... Read more »| 12 Aug 2015
Outblinker / Blood of the Bull @ The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, 8 AugustIn various guises (Aggi Doom; Holy Motors), there's always been an element of the clandestine to Hilary Van Scoy; solo, under her Blood of the Bull mon... Read more »| 11 Aug 2015


text:
Originally posted on Pro Sports Daily | Last updated 11/27/12
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed running back Jalen Parmele (groin) and cornerback William Middleton (concussion) on season-ending injured reserve and released wide receiver Micheal Spurlock safety Chris Harris. Cornerback Antwaun Molden and wide receiver Quan Cosby were signed to the 53-man roster, running back Jordan Todman was signed off the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad and wide receiver Toney Clemons was signed off the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad. Defensive end Ryan Davis was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad. Parmele had been assuming a larger workload in the backfield with Maurice Jones-Drew still sidelined by a foot injury, but was injured during Sunday's 24-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans. He finishes the season with 143 yards on 40 carries. Rashad Jennings will again become the primary ballcarrier until Jones-Drew returns, with Todman likely to see action as well. Middleton, a fourth-year player, started three of 10 games this season and finishe...
NFL News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
Follow us on Twitter
|Best of Yardbarker
|NFL News
|MLB News
Today's Best Stuff
For Publishers
Company Info
Follow Yardbarker
|© 2015 Yardbarker, Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. (What's New?)


text:
Release Date:
March 23, 2010
Feast producer Chris Moore makes his feature directorial debut with this shocker concerning a group of vacationing college graduates who become the unwilling participants in a sadistic game of kill or be killed. Having just completed their finals and received their diplomas, a small group of recent college graduates decide to celebrate their accomplishment by taking a trip to a secluded cabin in the woods. Just as they're settling in for the time of their lives, however, a violent psychopath arrives to inform them that they are now all contestants on a vicious game of survival. The rules are simple: kill all of your friends, and the last person left standing is the winner. As the reality of their grim situation slowly sinks in, the tensions ramps up and relationships between old friends start to buckle under the weight of fear. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Genre: Horror
- Category Sadistic Horror
- Theme: Nightmare Vacations
- Studio: Lionsgate
- Run Time: 01 hr 25 min
- Language: English
- Subtitle Language: English , Spanish
- Picture Format: widescreen
- Director: Chris Moore
other Info.
- Online Item #: 12177784
- Store Item Number (DPCI): 246-05-0741
- Made in the USA or Imported


text:
Leslie Becker
|This article is an orphan, as no other articles link to it. Please introduce links to this page from related articles; try the Find link tool for suggestions. (February 2013)
|Leslie Becker
|Actress, singer, writer
|Home town
|Manhattan Beach, California
Leslie Becker is an award-winning actress, singer and writer who is best known for her work on Broadway and as the author of the bestselling guide, The Organized Actor. As an actor, she originated the roles of Cumie Barrow and Governor Miriam Ferguson in the Broadway musical Bonnie and Clyde, which opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York on December 1, 2011.[1][2] She also originated the role of The Queen in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, which opened at Madison Square Garden and toured the country for two years in 2000–2002. In addition, she was in the Broadway production of the Tony Award–winning revival of Anything Goes, starring Sutton Foster and Joel Gray, the Tony Award–winning revival of Nine, starring Antonio Banderas. She toured the country in Broadway hits Wicked, Show Boat, Beauty and the Beast and more.[1][3][4][5]
Early life[edit]
Born in Manhattan Beach, California, Becker's early years were spent juggling her love for performing and athletics. She was a member of the West Side Ballet Company for 10 years, where she performed in the ballet The Nutcracker annually, as well as studying classical piano and competing in a girl's softball league and tennis.
She began acting during high school, where she starred in many of the school's productions, including Laurey in Oklahoma!.[6] Becker holds degrees in Journalism and Advertising from Cal State Fullerton. She continued to perform in professional regional theatres throughout California during her college years, including roles as Liesl in The Sound of Music, Alice in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and a role in 42nd Street, all before she was 21.[1][3][7]
Professional theater and The Organized Actor[edit]
After college, Becker played Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain (4 productions), Sally in Me and My Girl (2 productions) and Edith in My One and Only, winning her several critic awards, including a Drama-Logue Award for Best Actress for her work in Me and My Girl.[6]
Drawn by her experiences as an actress and entrepreneurial instincts, Becker authored a motivational book for actors, The Organized Actor.[8] Initially written to help other actors get organized, the title caught fire and is still one of the bestselling organizational tools for actors, already in its 6th edition.[8]
Her big break as an actress came in 1994 when she was cast in the Los Angeles production of Broadway's Beauty and the Beast, starring Susan Egan and James Barbour. After running nearly two years, she finally made the move to New York and quickly booked the national tour of Show Boat and spent 1996–1999 touring the country and starring in several regional roles, including Mary in It's a Wonderful Life, Cassie in several productions of A Chorus Line, Emily in State Fair, Irene in Hello, Dolly! and Anna in The King and I.[8] Director Victoria Racimo called Becker on for her one-person play, titled Private Lawrence, based on the life of Gertrude Lawrence, which was sold out in New York City.[8]
The Musical Writers Playground[edit]
In 1998, Becker co-founded The Musical Writers Playground with colleagues DJ Salisbury and VP Boyle in New York City. The group was formed to help musical theater composers and lyricists get their work seen by Broadway producers.[9][10][11] The company disbanded in 2004, but the works that she wrote during that time are still in various stages of development. Her musicals include Fetching Water with collaborator Michael Hunsaker, A Proper Place with collaborator Curtis Rhodes and Here We Are with collaborator Mark Wilder. And her commissioned songs are still heard in cabaret venues across the country (many written with composer Mary-Mitchell Campbell) and have been sung by famous Broadway voices, including Marc Kudisch, Lynne Winterstellar, Barbara Walsh, and Celia Keenan Bolger.[6]
Additional Broadway Credits[edit]
While serving as executive director of The Musical Writers Playground, Becker's acting career began to grow, and she was cast as The Queen in Madison Square Garden's production and tour of Cinderella, starring Eartha Kitt and Deborah Gibson in 2000. Becker received critical acclaim as the "funny, and archly mannered Queen."[12][13]
Shortly thereafter, she was cast in her first Broadway show, Nine, starring Antonio Banderas, where she understudied (and performed) ten name actresses, including Chita Rivera, Mary Beth Peil and Sandra Santiago.[6]
Bonnie and Clyde[edit]
In 2009, Becker originated the roles of Cumie Barrow (the mother of Clyde Barrow) and Governor Miriam Ferguson in the world premiere of Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie and Clyde at The La Jolla Playhouse and continued the development at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida in 2010, and finally on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, where she was noted for her "powerful strength and ability to bring two dynamic and contrasting roles to life," in 2011–2012.[14] After its short run, she was cast in the Tony Award–winning revival of Anything Goes, starring Sutton Foster, which closed July 8, 2012.[15]
A Proper Place[edit]
In 2013, Becker reunited with composer Curtis Rhodes to write the new musical A Proper Place which received a private industry reading in September 2013 and was quickly selected for Goodspeed's Festival of New Musicals in January 2014. Becker writes the book and lyrics for the new musical that has been dubbed a cross between Downton Abbey and Gilligan's Island.
- ^ a b c Gans, Andrew. "Bonnie & Clyde's Leslie Becker Will Star in Fireside Theatre's Hello, Dolly!". Playbill. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "BONNIE & CLYDE 12/6". Broadway World. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Leslie Becker". Theater Mania. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ BroadwayWorldTV. "BWW TV Sneak Peek: BONNIE & CLYDE on Broadway – Production Montage!". Broadway World. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Fully-Staged Workshop of 'SIX OF ONE' Presented 5/16-27". Broadway World. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ a b c d BWW News Desk. "Leslie Becker to Perform 'All I Do is Sing' at Don't Tell Mama, 2/28". Broadway World. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ Nargi, Nar. "Boston Touring Company Is 'Wicked' Good". Broadway World. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Conn, Suzy. "Leslie Becker: The Organized Actor". Blogway Baby. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ "Support for Musical Writers' Playground". Lance Winslow III Foundation. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ Weinstein, Setg. "Musical Writers' Playground". Seth Weinstein. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ "The Musical Writers Playground". Standard Industrial Classification. Industry Business. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ "Leslie Becker". Biography. American Theatre Wing. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ "Leslie Becker". Actor, Writer, Coach: Leslie Becker – "The Organized Actor". Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ "Bonnie & Clyde Cast". World of Stage. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ Templeton, Penny. "Leslie Becker joins the cast of ANYTHING GOES on Boadway!". Penny Templeton. Retrieved August 10, 2012.


text:
- About Us
- Book Recommendations
- Signed Editions
- Winter Catalog
- Bestsellers
- Staff Picks
- Angela's Picks
- Brooke's Picks
- Caitlin's Picks
- Christin's Picks
- Cressida's Picks
- Cynthia's Picks
- Jackie's Picks
- Jenna's Picks
- Julie's Picks
- Lee's Picks
- Leigh's Picks
- Lilly's Picks
- Marilyn's Picks
- Molly's Picks
- Nancy's Picks
- Nicole's Picks
- Pam's PIcks
- Praveen's Picks
- Ron's Picks
- Sina's Picks
- Todd's Pics
- Tori's PIcks
- Award Winners
- Kepler's Events
- Community Partners
- Book Clubs
- Literary Circle Membership
The Spark Solution: A Complete Two-Week Diet Program to Fast-Track Weight Loss and Total Body Health (Paperback)
Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Your Days of Dieting Are Numbered
America's number one weight-loss website, Sparkpeople.com, delivers a breakthrough two-week diet program called one of the "best diets" by U.S. News & World report. The Spark Solution offers everything you need to turn your body into a lean, mean, calorie-burning machine. If you've had false starts, if you've tried to diet but given up, if you've lost weight and gained it back, finally there's a lasting solution.
With incredibly delicious, healthy recipes that enable you to eat the food you love, customizable workouts perfect for your busy life, and daily tips and inspiration that will motivate you to succeed, The Spark Solution is scientifically proven to deliver results in just two weeks.
About the Author
Becky Hand, R.D., L.D., M.Ed., is the head dietitian for Sparkpeople.com, the country's largest healthy-living website. She lives in Indiana with her husband and two children.
Stepfanie Romine, editorial director at Sparkpeople.com, is a certified yoga teacher and former journalist. She lives in North Carolina.


text:
Hampton Inn Hampton-Newport News
No prices found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
How has this hotel rated in the past?
- Continental Breakfast
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Business Services
- Fitness/Health center
Travelers also recommend:
- More recommendations
TripAdvisor Reviews Hampton Inn Hampton-Newport News
Travel Blogs from Hampton
After over 4,000 miles, 13 different rooms/hotels and visiting over 45 Timmons and 11 Wall family members, NOT TO MENTION Rosie's mom, day and multiple uncles, aunts and of course Theresa, Rich & Ellie Goiffon we are home.
My back and left arm are killing me (Rosie;s favorite driving position.
All in all, a great time.
Thanks for following our travels.
We arrive at the Atlantic Ocean
... the ride. Strangely, the riding wasn't the hardest part. For me, it was the daily logistics of packing cars, herding people, early-morning alarms, applying sunscreen and trying to stay fed and hydrated... I forgot to mention the constant battle of washing; both ourselves and our poor clothes.
Would I do the same trip again? Heck no! However, I'd do another bike trip, perhaps with shorter days and more luxury. For example, at ...
Day 17 - Historic Williamsburg
... colony, today a whole town live museum of history. Lots of activities for the kids, demonstrations of army gear.
Return to Virginia
... mile rides that I was working on before. My goal is 25 miles in under 2 1/2 hours. Won't be this week, I am thinking. My grand kids just left for a double feature showing of the Hunger Games tonight. It will be just Dawn and I for dinner tonight, as Eric is on an inspection tour this week. It is great watching these dynamic kids work around a busy school, work and social schedule. I am really enjoying my time with family. Life is ...
Fatigue strikes
... came with a kind of mustard sauce, green beans, potatoes, and cabbage that had been braised with apple smoked bacon.
All of this (both of ours) came with creamed spinich with nutmeg and parmesan cheese that was really good.
For dessert, mom ordered their award winning (with good reason) rice pudding and I had their syllabub, which was simply cream that was laced with wine then whipped and topped with fresh berries.
During the ...


text:
Best of News
Palabras clave
A general view shows an 'outpost' named Bab al-Shams set up by... Fotografía de noticiasAbundancia,Activista,Bandera,Cisjordania,Conflicto,Conflicto palestino-israelí,Cultura palestina,Exhibir,Guerra,Horizontal,Imperio,Inmigrante,Invasión militar,Israel,Jerusalén,Judaísmo,Maale Adumim,Manifestación,Nuevo,Oriente Medio,Tienda de campaña,Ubicaciones geográficas,Vista generalPhotographer ABBAS MOMANICollection: AFP 2013 AFPA general view shows an 'outpost' named Bab al-Shams ('Gate of the Sun') set up by Palestinian activists between Jerusalem and the Jewish settlement of Maale Adumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, in an area Israel said it would build thousands of new settler homes, on January 11, 2013. Six weeks ago, Israel announced plans to build thousands of settler homes in the largely uninhabited E1 area, in a move which sparked a global outcry. E1 falls within Area C of the West Bank which is under full Israeli civilian and security control and where Palestinians find it almost impossible to obtain building permits. AFP PHOTO/ABBAS MOMANI (Photo credit should read ABBAS MOMANI/AFP/Getty Images)


text:
Great Country 107.7 WGTY
- October 31, 2013
( 60)
Listen Live to Great Country 107.7 WGTY! Kim & Scott in the Morning & Today's Hit Country All Day Long!
• Enhanced Now Playing
Standard features with this advanced mobile application include:
• Enhanced Now Playing
• Favorites Repository
• Music History and Expanded Track Details
• Rate A Song
• Social Media Integration
• Text the Studio
• And Much More!
App developed by LiquidCompass.net
keywords: Gettysburg Pennsylvania
App works when it wants. Very sad since I live out of that county and this is the only way I can lision
Poor The add wont go away i uninstalled it and reinstaled in it and its still there but the music will still play??? Plz fix and ill give a full five stars thxs
doesn't work!!!!! they tell you all the time on WGTY to download this app.....why tell people to download it when it doesnt work!?!?!? GARBAGE....WASTE OF MY TIME REFUSES TO WORK
App keeps freezing It plays for a minute then stops. I have full signal no idea why. Please fix then i will give better ratings.
Best station ever Reccomend people to listen to this station
Best in area Love it.