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FRIDAY FUNNY: Viral Geekiness
Gaming and MIT. What could be a more natural pairing?
For those of you (especially you engineering types) who may have missed it, a group of creative computer students turned one of MIT's buildings—the Green Building (which just so happens to house the Earth and Planetary Sciences department)—into a gigantic, playable Tetris game. The hack happened just this week, and photos and videos have been popping up all over the web.
How does it work? Well, it took more than a year, but the final results are pretty spectacular. Take a look for yourself:
Mike Wehner of Tecca news writes:
The MIT version of this classic puzzler includes a very unique difficulty curve, utilizing the LEDs to alter the colors of the blocks after a player completes each level. As the game progresses, the colors become paler and paler, making it harder to identify each block at first glance. More advanced levels feature color changing blocks meant to disorient the player, and when the game eventually ends from too many misplaced pieces, the blocks tumble down the side of the structure creating a very cool visual effect.
So much for the low tech, but creative Post-it note war FacilityBlog covered in 2011. This high tech stunt elevates playful building art to a new level.
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Rhydian Roberts
|Rhydian Roberts
Roberts at the Daybreak studios, August 2011
|Background information
|Birth name
|Rhydian James Roberts
|Also known as
|14 February 1983
|Sennybridge, Wales, United Kingdom
|Musical theatre,
classical crossover, opera, Operatic pop, Wagnerian rock
|Singer, musical theatre actor, television presenter
|Years active
|Sony, Syco, Conehead
Rhydian James Roberts (born 14 February 1983), known mononymously as Rhydian, is a classically trained Welsh baritone singer, television presenter and musical theatre actor.
With his "trademark white hair",[1] he is "famed for living and acting every moment of his songs".[2] The first of his six albums went platinum; the chart-topping fifth, One Day like This (2014) returned to the "flamboyant crossover style" which established his reputation.[3][4] It also gave its name to Rhydian's "One Day Like This" UK tour (2014–15), the third of his solo UK tours. He has fronted his own eight-week television show. Charity appearances include the Royal Albert Hall and he is an ambassador of The Prince's Trust. Rhydian has toured in musical theatre since 2010.
Early years[edit]
Born in Sennybridge, Rhydian attended the Pontsenni Cylch Meithrin in Brecon and then Ysgol y Bannau Welsh medium school. From age 5, he represented both the school and Powys in the Urdd Gobaith Cymru Eisteddfod, a singing festival with which he maintained links whilst at Llandovery College (where he became head boy),[5] and subsequently at university. From the age of ten, Rhydian's ambition to play professionally for the Ospreys (rugby team) temporarily overrode his love of singing.[6] He played rugby union for the Gwernyfed rugby football club as a junior and later for his school, as well as cricket for Powys County Junior teams.[7] He undertook a stringent exercise programme and was "a gym fanatic who could bench-press 386lbs at 16."[8]
Following a gap year teaching in a small school in South Africa, Rhydian won a bursary to the Birmingham Conservatoire at University of Central England (now known as Birmingham City University).[9]
Vocal training at Birmingham Conservatoire[edit]
Recognised as "a star pupil at the Conservatoire from the very beginning," [10] Rhydian studied with Adrian Clarke and Christine Cairns. Awards included the Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary for Young Singers (first winner from outside London),[11] the Reginald Vincent Lieder Prize, the 2007 Mario Lanza Educational Award,[12] and the Cecil Drew Oratorio Prize. He appeared onstage in Merrily We Roll Along (Charley),[13] Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (title role),[14] and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's semi-staged Carmen (Morales).[15] Upon graduating in 2007 he auditioned for the BBC's Any Dream Will Do.[16]
Concerts, galas and solo tours[edit]
Rhydian toured the UK in 2008, 2013, and 2014-15. The title of his third tour "One Day Like This", derived from his hit fifth record album.[17]
Between March and May 2010, Rhydian made three gala appearances at the Royal Albert Hall: in the Classic FM Live concert[18] the Classical Brits Awards, and Classic Response. He sang in the closing concert of the 2010 St David's Week Festival at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, and at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.[19] He has guested with Cor Curiad, Flint Male Voice Choir, Pendyrus Male Voice Choir and the Morriston Orpheus Choir. On 1 March 2011 (St David's Day), he entertained his old school in Llandovery during a visit by HRH The Prince of Wales.[20] He featured in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 60th Birthday concert in Hyde Park [21] and headlined a 2009 Liverpool Summer Pops Festival concert.[22] Seasonal appearances include Hayley Westenra's Christmas Wishes at Birmingham's Symphony Hall and concerts at the Barbican Hall, the O2 (2010), and Bath Forum (2011). He switched on the 2009 Hull Christmas lights.
Since his debut in the 2010 European tour of The War of the Worlds - Live on Stage! (Parson Nathaniel),[23] Rhydian has toured throughout the UK in musical theatre. He appeared from 2010 to 2013 in We Will Rock You (Khashoggi, Chief of Police),[24] Grease (40th anniversary tour, playing "Teen Angel")[25] and Rocky Horror Show (Rocky).[26] He has played pantomime leads in Beauty and the Beast,[27] acclaimed for carrying the show "rather spectacularly" with "remarkable gravitas",[28] and Cinderella.[29] In 2015, Rhydian toured as Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar.[30]
Between August and November 2016 he plays the Dentist in a UK revival tour of Little Shop of Horrors.[31]
2008's highest-selling album by a male newcomer (600,000 copies), was Rhydian's eponymous debut, Rhydian, incorporating material by Jim Steinman.[4][32] His second, O Fortuna (2009), co-produced by composer Karl Jenkins,[33][34] included duets with Kiri te Kanawa and Bryn Terfel. Rhydian guested on Morriston Orpheus Choir's CD To Where You Are (Sain, 2011).[35] There were two further albums during 2011:[36][37] first Waves, with covers of classic 1980s pop[38][39] and Caneuon Cymraeg (Welsh Songs), a mix of classic Welsh songs and originals (tying in with his debut television series for the Welsh-language channel S4C).
Funded by pledges,[40] One Day Like This (Futura Classics, April 2014), Rhydian's fifth album, returned to his core repertoire, mingling expressive, lavishly produced classics with pop anthems. Duettists include Kerry Ellis and Bonnie Tyler.[41] Within one week of release, it "stormed to the top of the Official Classical Album charts", remaining there for 10 consecutive weeks. It also reached 19 in the Official Album charts,[42] and topped the Classic FM Chart.[42] the second week after release.
During 2009, S4C aired Rhydian's own special followed by a documentary, Rhydian, One Year On[43] Two years later, Rhydian fronted his own eight-part television entertainment series for S4C.[44][45] (His fourth album, Caneuon Cymraeg (Welsh Songs) was released in 2011 to tie in with this.) Guest television appearances include Charlotte Church's Christmas special,[46] the Children in Need charity telethon, Songs of Praise (BBC), and The X Factor (5th series, final).
Charity concerts and appearances[edit]
Rhydian's charity work ranges from winning the 2012 Cardiff Mile for Sport Relief ("an impressive five minutes 40 seconds")[47] to posing nude for Cosmopolitan for prostate cancer in 2010.[48][49] He opened the 2011 Gwyl Gobaith Festival at the 10th Birthday Concert of Wales Air Ambulance[50] During 2010, Rhydian sang in Classic Response at the Royal Albert Hall and on the charity single "The Prayer,"[51] as well as at the Lord Mayor of Cardiff's Gala Concert and Christian Aid's concert in Wales.[52] Charity gala dinners include Help for Heroes and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).[53] An ambassador of the Prince's Trust, Rhydian performed at the Children of Courage Awards 2008 at Westminster Abbey,[54] and entertained the Royal Family again at "The Prince's Trust Celebrates Success" Awards (2009).[55]
Sports events[edit]
Rhydian sang at the 2008 Welsh Grand Slam celebrations and BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year Awards. He opened the 2010 Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford and the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor.[56] In 2011, Rhydian opened the Carnegie Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium.[57]
The X Factor (2007)[edit]
Rhydian gained fame on the fourth series of The X Factor(2007).[58] He has retrospectively commented: "I'm very proud of what I achieved on X Factor. I'm a showman and it gave me the chance to put on a show".[39] His showmanship[39] was evident in
- A full theatrical account of "The Phantom of the Opera", eliciting Louis Walsh's prediction, "You've got star quality, you've got presence, and this show's going to change your life."[59]
- "Get the Party Started" in a fur mink coat and green sequin-covered suit[60]
- "Go West" in Navy Officer uniform surrounded by male backing singers in sailor outfits.[61]
At audition his manifest talent, coupled with self-assurance and ambition, both awed and perplexed the judges.[62] During the live stages of competition, Rhydian felt that he was portrayed as a "pantomime villain",[63][64] but eventually his "trademark white hair and flamboyant dress sense made him an audience favourite."[1] His prospects had been buoyed by powerful performances of, among others, "You Raise Me Up," and "I Vow to Thee My Country".[65] Of his rendition of "Somewhere", a tearful Dannii Minogue declared: "I can't even speak, that was so beautiful".[66] Simon Cowell acclaimed Rhydian's performance of "Bridge over Troubled Water" as "bloody fantastic ..."[67] His version of "The Impossible Dream" became the keynote track on his first album.[68]
- ^ a b Rhydian biography from Classic FM website. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ^ Sam Tegeltua, "Rhydian Roberts stars as Pendyrus Male Choir celebrates 90th anniversary", Wales Online, 30 April 2014. Accessed 21 November 2015
- ^ "Rhydian Album Tops Classical Music Chart" from wn.com website. Accessed 20 April 2014
- ^ a b Apple iTunes website Accessed 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Llandovery College Information on Rhydian'!". Archived from the original on 13 February 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2008.
- ^ "My plan was to be a professional player for the Swansea Ospreys (rugby team)," he says. "From the age of ten that was all I could think about – and I wasn't interested in singing any more."
- ^ "Cricket: 'My brush with Rhydian'". Retrieved 7 January 2008.
- ^ "Change of tune that led to fame for Rhydian Roberts," Times Online, 2 February 2008. Retrieved 16 March 2010. This article gives Rhydian's background and interest in rugby union. He is described in several blogs as the strongest Welsh bench presser during his teens.
- ^ "bcu.ac.uk 2".
- ^ By Michael Barry, Director of Theatre Studies
- ^ He beat 13 other 2nd-year vocal students from UK music colleges, and the judges hailed his "formidable talent" and his "immediate connection with the audience".
- ^ "Mario Lanza Award 2007'!". Retrieved 1 May 2008.
- ^ June 2004, Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
- ^ June 2006, Crescent Theatre, Birmingham.
- ^ Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 27 September 2005. See BBC Radio 3 website. (He had been recommended for audition to the CMBSO's's Musical Director Sakari Oramo by the Birmingham Conservatoire's Director of Theatre Studies, Michael Barry, who directed the performance.
- ^ He did not progress beyond bootcamp, as his voice was not deemed right for the production's pop score.
- ^ Tickets section of Rhydian Roberts official fansite. Accessed 16 March 2015.
- ^ He sang "Myfanwy" and "Land of My Fathers" in Welsh.
- ^ National Eisteddfodd of Wales website. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ^ Report on the Prince of Wales's website. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/ALWbirthday-rev.htm He performed "Music of the Night" for over 30,000 people.
- ^ Rhydian Roberts, Only Men Aloud!, Summer Pops 2011 at Liverpool Echo Arena on Thursday 30th July 2009 Audience of 3,000 in the Echo Arena.
- ^ War of the Worlds tour website Accessed 21 April 2014. Composer Jeff Wayne described him as "an incredibly talented singer whose range and depth of voice will suit this role perfectly."
- ^ Queen News. Retrieved 25 August 2010. Rhydian performed in Cardiff, Southampton and Birmingham.
- ^ Other guest "Teen Angels" on this tour included Robin Cousins and Mary Byrne. See Grease website. Retrieved 31 July 2011. See also "Rhydian Roberts to Star in GREASE UK Tour," from broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 31 July 2011. Rhydian played at Blackpool, Sunderland, Liverpool, Norwich, and Edinburgh.
- ^ "Press release Tuesday, October 16th, 2012". TimeWarp The Official UK Rocky Horror Fan Club. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ Theatre Royal, Windsor, 2014
- ^ Paul Vale, "Beauty and the Beast", The Stage, 12 December 2014. Accessed 16 December 2014
- ^ Official website, news blog. Accessed 18 November 2015
- ^ Directed by Bill Kenwright and Bob Thomson. He played in Bromley, Cardiff, Dublin, Blackpool, Northampson, and Liverpool. See Official website. Accessed 2 September 2015.
- ^ Tour schedule and venue in Douglas Mayo, "Little Shop of Horrors 2016", britishtheatre.com website, 7 March 2016. Accessed 18 April 2016
- ^ Upon release, the album charted at number 3, selling over 150,000 in its first two weeks and over 300,000 after four weeks to win Platinum Album status as awarded by the BPI.
- ^ "Exclusive: X Factor loser Rhydian set for new album.. while Leon Jackson is dumped by label". The Daily Record. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Rhydian dreams of duet with Christina Aguilera". Programmes.stv.tv. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ Rhydian performs lead vocals in "Stars" (Les Misérables), "Bui Doi" (Miss Saigon), and "You'll Never Walk Alone" (Carousel).
- ^ For Conehead Records, to which Rhydian moved in 2010. See Barber, Richard (9 May 2010). "Rhydian Roberts dumps Simon Cowell - and quits the 'Sycobubble'". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 16 November 2010.
- ^ "Rhydian Roberts quits Simon Cowell's Syco record label". 9 May 2010. Retrieved 9 May 2010.
- ^ Interview in OK Magazine. Accessed 7 January 2011]
- ^ a b c "X-factor's Rhydian to go from Opera star to pop star," Rachel Mainwaring, Wales on Sunday, 24 July 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ Pledge Music website: artists page. Accessed 24 March 2014.
- ^ Pledge Music website: projects page Accessed 24 March 2014.
- ^ a b The Classic FM Chart. Accessed 28 April 2014.
- ^ S4C Adloniant, "Rhydian". Accessed 21 November 2015
- ^ Guests included Hayley Westenra and Claire Jones
- ^ "Rhydian". S4C. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ They duetted on "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".
- ^ "Cardiff rises up to go the extra mile for Sport Relief 2012", Cardiff Penny Post, 26 March 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ "Taking my kit off wasn't something I expected to do", he explained, "but as it was for a great cause I changed my mind." "Rhydian Roberts gets his bum out for Cosmo". 12 May 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "Rhydian bares his XXX factor". 9 May 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ Rhydian described Wales Air Ambulance as "something close to my heart and saved the life of a neighbour of mine." "Rhydian To Sing at Wales Air Ambulance Birthday Concert" Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ^ Hoyle, Antonia (27 February 2010). "Classical stars sing The Prayer in aid of Haiti quake victims". Daily Mail (London).
- ^ The Lord Mayor of Cardiff's Gala Concert was City Hall for Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales. Christian Aid's concert was at St David's Hall.
- ^ Help for Heroes: organised by Joe Calzaghe at London's Grosvenor House hotel.] NSPCC: At Cardiff City Stadium. Rhydian said, "I'm delighted to take part in this event. I had a very happy childhood in Wales, but I know that not all children are so lucky. The work done by the NSPCC is critical in helping to keep children safe....I hope that by performing at this event, I can do my bit." "See Rhydian at Stadium". Retrieved 21 April 2010
- ^ ITV news report and Westminster Abbey press release. Accessed 21 April 2014.
- ^ princestrust. "Rhydian at The Prince's Trust Celebrate Success 2009". YouTube. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ At Old Trafford he sang the anthem "Jerusalem", and for the Ryder Cup he performed "This Is The Moment" and "The Impossible Dream."
- ^ He sang "Abide With Me" and "God save the Queen". The Black Dyke Band also performed. "Rhydian To Entertain Fans At Wembley". Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ^ "Rhydian Roberts". classicfm.co.uk. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ Judging comments after Rhydian's performance of "Phantom of the Opera." Retrieved 2010-03-16.
- ^ TheXFactorUK (3 November 2007). "X Factor 4, ep 13, Rhydian (itv.com/xfactor)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ TheXFactorUK (17 November 2007). "X Factor 4, ep 15, Rhydian (itv.com/xfactor)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ His eventual mentor Dannii Minogue gave the only "no" vote. See Rhydian's X Factor audition. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ^ "Do you want Rhyd of me?", The Sun, 9 October 2007. Video clips of him often included the "Phantom of the Opera" song playing in the background.
- ^ "Rhydian and the no seX factor," Daily Mail, 7 December 2007. (Retrieved 16 March 2010) reported that Sharon Osbourne initially found him arrogant, although these tensions softened in time.
- ^ "Same Difference out of X Factor". BBC News. 15 December 2007. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ^ "Somewhere," on X Factor. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ^ Cowell concluded, "THE best performance of the competition so far.""Bridge Over Troubled Water." Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ^ Rhydian (2008), recorded for Sony BMG, who offered him a recording contract the day after finishing as runner-up. He fulfilled a long-held dream by duetting in the final with Katherine Jenkins."ICWales".


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In a turbulent season, Irina-Camelia Begu has made herself a steady presence on tour.
In a turbulent season, Irina-Camelia Begu has made herself a steady presence on tour.
The world No. 5 next faces 130th-ranked American Chirico, a qualifier who upset 14th-seeded Ivanovic, 5-7, 6-1, 6-3.
After Kerber beat Begu, 6-2, 6-3, Halep evened the tie with a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-4 victory over Petkovic.
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July – October 2016
- Friday, July 8, 2016
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
LeDuc Craft Brew TastingTime: 7:00 pm
Instead of a scotch tasting, this month the venerable LeDuc House opens its doors to some of MNs finest micro-brewers. Come taste whats brewing to quench your thirst this summer!There will be appetizers paired with great beers for your tasting pleasure. Dunquin plays appropriately "beer-y" tunes (yes, we can be bought: we'll play mostly Irish, but may throw in "In Heaven There Is No Beer" for grins and giggles). This event is by reservation only, and is bound to sell out, so call 651-438-8480 to reserve your spot.LeDuc Craft Brew Tasting»
- Thursday, July 14, 2016
Underground Music Cafe1579 Hamline AvenueFalcon Heights,MN 55108USA
Underground Music Cafe Celtic ShowcaseTime: 7:00 pm
We are proud to bring Dunquin's unique mix of Celtic tunes to this great music series at The Underground! We'll play 7-9 pm (no cover) in this coffeehouse known for its great food, fantastic drinks and ice cream.
- Friday, July 22, 2016
Alden Square Park1169 Gibbs AveSaint Paul,MN 55108USA
Alden Square Neighbors PotluckTime: 6:30 pm
Come join the neighbors at Alden Square and Dunquin band for their annual picnic in the park! Bring a dish to share and something to sit on. All welcome (the neighbors have a "big tent" attitude!) Lively Irish and Scottish tunes will liven up the night. Free! Dinner starts around 6:30; music from 7-8 p.m. Alden Square is in St Anthony Park, near Como And Raymond Avenues---1169 Gibbs Avenue, Saint Paul
- Saturday, July 23, 2016
Sibley Historic Site1357 Sibley Memorial HighwayMendota,MN 55120USA
Sibley Historic Site Voyageur DayTime: 12:00 pm
Dunquin joins the historic interpreters of the Sibley House and La Compagnie, providing period music from Minnesotas fur trade era! We'll play in the historic Faribault House at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. There'll be costumed interpreters presenting the traders and voyageurs' culture, demonstrations of crafts, and more. Fun for history-lovers of all ages! Modest admission fee charged.Sibley Historic Site Voyageur Day»
- Monday, August 1, 2016
Como Dockside Pavilion. Como Park
Saint Paul,MNUSA
MMO at Como Dockside PavilionTime: 7:30 pm
Join the Minnesota mandolin orchestra for an annual tradition: the premiere of a new piece by Sherry Ladig! This is (I think) Year 12---time has flown as we've been having fun. This year they'll play The Kickstarter Rag, my new composition dedicated to MMO for their generous contribution to my Kickstarter campaign last summer. Hear this and many other great mando pieces FREE. Always a fun night!
- Saturday, August 13, 2016
Harriet Island
Saint Paul,MN 55101USA
MN Irish Fair at Harriet IslandTime: 10:30 am
It's a long-standing summer tradition: the FREE admission Minnesota Irish Fair on Harriet Island! There's tons of great entertainment, lots of good stuff to eat and drink, workshops, literary events, music for all Irish tastes. Join Dunquin (Don, Sherry and Rosa) in the Trisceal tearoom at 10:30 am and 3:30 p.m. The tearoom's a great place to get out of the bustle of the fair and enjoy a relaxing cuppa and scone. Then join The New Pearl Buttons in the workshop tent at 1 pm for "Musical Migrations: Appalachian music from Irish Roots". John Wenstrom, a great singer and banjo/mando guy, joins the aforementioned trio in an exploration of tunes and songs form America's southern region.See the website below for a full listing of what's on at the Fair. see you there!MN Irish Fair at Harriet Island»
- Sunday, August 14, 2016
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
LeDuc Apple Orchard ConcertTime: 6:30 pm
Dunquin plays for one of the last of the LeDuc Estate's summer events: music in the Apple Orchard out in back of the house. Hear lively jigs and reels and sweet airs. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic and make a dinner date with your friends and family! There is pie and other goodies for sale for dessert, too! This is one of our favorite events all year. Concert admission is free.


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