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Long Island's professional dance company, the Eglevsky Ballet, presents its version of the holiday classic. The company, which was founded in 1961 by Andre Eglevsky, who had performed with American Ballet Theater and New York City Ballet, presents a new interpretation from choreographer Laszlo Berdo, formerly of the Boston Ballet, who is now Eglevsky's artistic director. The company's 24 dancers are joined by returning guest artists Lia Cirio and James Whiteside, principal dancers with the Boston Ballet and American Ballet Theatre in the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier. Aran Bell, star of the acclaimed documentary "First Postion," is the Nutcracker, along with a cast of 58 young dance students.
Friday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 22, 12 and 5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Tickets start at $27. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (516) 299-3100 or www.eglevskyballet.org or www.tillescenter.org.
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New York Dance Theatre's version of the holiday treasure contines this weeked. The staging remains faithful to the tradition of the legendary George Balanchine, with guest artists from Dance Theatre of Harlem, among other troupes. Featured soloists include DaVon Doane and Jehbreal Jackson, both of the Dance Theatre of Harlem. In all, a cast of 80 children, semi-professional and professional dancers bring the ballet to life. The Balanchine tradition is maintained from storyline through choreography, and sets and costumes. This year's production contains original sequences and new costumes in the famous "'Snow Scene" and "Land of the Sweets," under the guidance of artistic director Frank Ohman.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 12 and 5 p.m. $35, $28 seniors and children 12 and under. Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. (888) 695-0888 or (631) 462-0964 or www.ohmanballet.com.


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A woman who failed to show up for her child endangerment trial Monday has been taken into custody, a police spokesman said.
Elizabeth A. Michaud was arrested at 9:26 a.m. today in the area of Fifth Street and Buttinger Place, according to Maj. Dan Nicodemus, deputy chief of the Leavenworth Police Department.
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This is not the 2012 draft which was chalk full of good QB prospects. No, this is 2013 with one of the weakest QB draft classes in recent memory. Wouldn't you know it... our beloved Chiefs will probably have the #1 pick. But of course they do. This is a franchise that rarely drafts QBs (ESPECIALLY in the first round) and when they do, the picks never turn out the way we hoped. So, naturally, when the Chiefs find themselves in the coveted #1 position to take a franchise QB, there isn't an overwhelmingly easy pick to make.
So, what are the options?
This list is my own opinion of who will be in the draft and who should be considered in the first 2 rounds. They are also ranked from greatest to least according to my own opinion and NOT necessarily the order in which they'll be drafted.
Tyler Wilson, 6'3 220lb. Arkansas
"Skill-Set Summary: Wilson has the look of an NFL quarterback. He stands tall in the pocket and reads defenses well. The decision-making he displayed as a junior was very impressive.
Wilson has a strong arm and is an accurate passer. He showed the ability last season to push the ball outside the numbers and move the ball down the field with precision passes. With his size, arm and intellect, the Arkansas signal-caller will most likely be viewed as a possible safe pick to scouts.
While Wilson is a pocket passer, he is not a complete statue. He can move around to buy himself time and take advantage of openings with his legs. It is clear that Wilson is not a running quarterback who will rack up big rushing totals. However, he has enough athleticism to keep a defense honest and avoid some sacks with his legs."
-Charlie Wilson- WalterFootball.com
I think Tyler Wilson should be the QB the Chiefs target. He is the closest thing to a prototypical QB as there is in this draft. His senior season didn't live up to expectations, but with all the drama surrounding Petrino in the offseason, it's at least understandable. That being said, it wasn't like he was horrible either. His rating only dropped from 148 to 143 and threw 6 more picks (probably a result from trying to do too much to help his team during a transitional season). He has a career completion percentage better than 60% and is usually sitting in the 63-65% range.
Here is an article by bleacherreport.com suggesting Wilson could be the steal of the draft: Arkansas Football: Why Tyler Wilson Will Be the Steal of the 2013 NFL Draft | Bleacher Report
NFLsfuture.com thinks his name will be called sometime around picks 10-15 and also have a good scouting report here: Tyler Wilson Scouting Report
The report isn't necessarily what you'd want from your QBOTF, but remember, there isn't an Andrew Luck in this draft.
Mike Glennon, 6'7 235lb. North Carolina St.
His size says Joe Flacco. His strengths say Phillip Rivers with a better motion and stronger arm. His ceiling is probably Matt Shaub. Mel Kiper thinks he could be first off the board if his development progresses well between now and the draft. There's definitely something to take note of with this guy. Glennon has put up monster numbers in a mediocre program at NCSt. Personally, I don't think he's as sure of a bet as Wilson who was successful in the SEC, but I do think he's a better bet than Geno Smith.
Here's the best scouting report I found: Can Mike Glennon be a first rounder? | Inside The War Room | Mock Drafts & Scouting Reports
Aaron Murray 6'1, 211lbs. Georgia (Junior)
No guarantee he's coming out, but if someone gets in his ear and tells him he could be the first QB off the board in a weak QB class, he could declare. I think Murray has just as good of a chance being the first QB taken as anyone else in the '13 draft. Draws comparisons to Drew Brees and with QB size becoming less and less of a factor. He's 6'1, which isn't Doug Flutie short, but it's not Joe Flacco either. Murray has been a starter since he was a redshirt freshman. There's not REAL flaw to his mechanics, foot work, or mobility. Makes good reads with a high completion percentage. He can obviously lead his team to winning seasons. Looks like a winner with no real reason to believe his game wouldn't translate to the next level.
Scouting report: Aaron Murray 2013 NFL Draft mini scouting report - National NFL Draft | Examiner.com
Geno Smith 6'3, 220lbs. West Virginia
Now, we get to Geno Smith. The consensus "top QB" in the draft if you just pay attention to mock drafts. If Smith had finished the season the way he started, I'd probably be all about drafting him. However, I have a tough time trusting any players from the Virginia area. They always seem to come out with immense talent, but don't have the maturity or the smarts to stay out of trouble. I worry about the attitude and culture from that talent base which seems to have be a "me first" kind of attitude. His performance in Austin left a bad taste in my mouth after he was talking trash with fans and UT recruits as the game was being played.
Looking at his season as a whole, it seems like he got a taste of success during the early part of the season and let it get to his head, which then affected the rest of his year. I've seen Smith and Wilson play about the same amount over the last couple years. I saw Wilson more last year and Smith a bit more this season. I think the total package that Wilson presents is much better overall than the athletic ability offered by a Geno Smith selection. I wonder if some of the scouting done on Smith isn't the mind playing tricks on people. There seems to be this thought pattern that Geno Smith is this year's RGIII... and he's not. Smith is not a Vick/RGIII type QB. He's mobile, but not a home run hitter. Think of him as a Steve Young type when it comes to mobility.
Overall, I think Geno Smith is NOT a player worth the #1 overall selection. I worry about his game translating because even though some reports say he can make all the throws, I haven't seen what I'd want out of my franchise QB when it comes to the intermediate routes. Smith in the first round would be a bigger gamble, in my opinion, than Dontari Poe was at #13. I honestly think someone is going to get burned with this guy because of the RGIII comparisons and people expecting Smith to be a different player than what he actually is.
Scouting Report: Geno Smith Scouting Report
Matt Barkley 6'2, 220, USC
What ever happened to Matt Barkley? The next great hype out of USC.
"Skill-Set Summary: Barkley is an extremely well-developed passer with good anticipation and field vision. He is a smart quarterback who is adept at reading defenses and knowing where to go with the ball. Barkley has been prepared well for the NFL as he has operates a pro-style West Coast offense under Lane Kiffin.
Barkley is not a complete statue in the pocket, but he is not a running quarterback who brings a running threat to the table. Barkley has a quality arm, but it doesn't look like as if he has an elite cannon for an arm.
Barkley has excellent intangibles. He is a team leader and a studious, hard worker. Outside of football Barkley does a lot of charity work. He hasn't had any public trouble and looks like an ideal face of the franchise for an NFL team."
-Charlie Wilson- WalterFootball.com
Matt Barkley, in my mind, is the enigma of the 2013 draft. What is he? Is he an elite, franchise-shouldering QB, or is he a flame out like multiple other USC QBs around the league? Barkley is the ultimate boom or bust QB prospect. I'd like to believe he could be the steal of the draft if he's taken in the 2nd round. If Barkley had lived up to his potential in 2012, he'd be the easy #1 pick in the draft. But, he didn't live up to expectations and on top of that, he was injured and missed the last few games of the season. So now, evaluators have to make a decision on whether to draft Barkley based on potential or results. Unlike some of the other QBs in this draft, Barkley has had pro-quality players around him and hasn't been able to do much with it.
Scouting Report: WalterFootball.com: 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Matt Barkley
Ryan Nassib 6'2 220lbs. Syracuse
Ryan Nassib could be this draft's Aaron Rogers/Matt Flynn. He'll probably be a 2nd round pick that a team could draft and develop... into an elite QB. I wouldn't be shocked to see him go late in the first or late in the 2nd where he could step into a solid backup role behind a well-established starter like Matt Shaub or Matt Ryan. There's very little to like about this QB other than his height... which really isn't that bad. Anything negative you can say about this QB is just nit-picking. If the Chiefs are serious about addressing the QB position, would it be absolutely horrible to see them take 2 QBs in the first 2 rounds? In my mind, it would at least let us know that they are serious about correcting the problem. You could do worse than Matt Cassel showing these kids how to be a professional QB. I think Cassel is going to be a great QB coach/OC someday... if not head coach.
Scouting Report: TheFootballExpert.com » Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse
Tyler Bray is another name that could pop up as the offseason grinds on, but I think he's more of a draft and develop type player. Some people are thinking that with his size, he could be the next Peyton Manning but I just don't see it right now. Manning would've been the #1 overall pick if he had come out a year earlier... Bray isn't in the conversation right now.
E.J. Manuel is another name you will hear but even with all of his great physical attributes, he makes worse decisions than JaMarcus Russell. I don't think he's ready to contribute right away and that's what the Chiefs are looking for. E.J. Manuel is another draft and develop type player. He's at least 3-5 years away.
We have 5 MAYBE 6 guys who are going to be the topic of conversation when we discuss the QBs in this draft. Now, as we sit here on the 23rd of December, where are these 6 guys projected to be taken in the draft? My 5 favorite mock drafts are, Walterfootball.com, CBS.com, Drafttek.com, Draftcountdown.com, and footballsfuture.com. Below, I've ranked the QBs in order according to their current mock selected average among these 5 mock drafts.
1. Geno Smith- 3
2. Tyler Wilson- 18
3. Matt Barkley- 19
4. Mike Glennon- 41
5. Ryan Nassib- 44
6. Aaron Murray- NR (hasn't declared)
I think you will see the draft positions all get smaller as we approach the draft, but I expect the QBs to be taken off the board in that order with Mike Glennon perhaps jumping Barkley and Murray jumping Nassib if he chooses to declare. I anticipate a QB to be taken in the top 3. Odds are that it'll be Smith. This may give the Chiefs an opportunity to trade down and accumulate more picks if someone really wants to jump up and snag Smith ahead of Jacksonville or perhaps trade up for Te'o, Jarvis Jones, or someone else. The cost of acquiring the #1 pick overall is steep and will only net the Chiefs a swap of firsts, a 2nd and probably another later pick if not more, so it's gonna be a pretty BIG deal if the Chiefs are able to move out of that #1 pick.
Which teams in the draft need a QB upgrade?
1. Kansas City
2. Jacksonville
7. Arizona
10. Buffalo
12. Cleveland
15. New York Jets
Amazing, right? All 6 teams in the bottom half of the league... shocking.
If the Chiefs want Tyler Wilson but not at #1 overall, they probably can't trade down any further than #6 with Tennessee because Arizona needs a QB desperately, as does Jacksonville. The question is going to be who do the Chiefs value more going forward as their franchise QB and where do they think they can get him? Could the Chiefs draft the best player available at #1 overall and land their guy with #33? Or, are the Chiefs going to have to take their QB #1 overall? Perhaps they get a chance to trade down and take their QB later in the top 10. There are a few different scenarios that could play out, but these are the guys they have to evaluate and decide on. The free agent market doesn't have an answer and there aren't too many backup QBs worth trading for. But, the teams listed above are the ones the Chiefs are going to have to deal with if they're going to land a new face of the franchise.
Hopefully, the Chiefs can find a way to maximize their value while landing the guy they want instead of what has happened the last few drafts where Pioli absolutely didn't care about value as long as he filled a hole in his mind.


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NEW YORK - Seniors Seyi Adebayo, Marcorus Garrett, Hamilton Garner and Zach Olinger have been named the 2013 Columbia football captains, Patricia and Shepard Alexander Head Coach of Football Pete Mangurian announced Saturday.
"We are very proud of Seyi (Adebayo), Marcorus (Garrett), Hamilton (Garner) and Zach (Olinger). They each, in their own way, represent what our program is about. They are respected by their teammates, and are respected by everyone in our program," Coach Mangurian said. "To be honest it is difficult to be a team leader if you are not a good player, and we are counting on all four of these players to contribute to our success. Most importantly, they are good people, who are committed to their teammates. I am confident that every action they take will be based on what is best for the team."
Adebayo, returns as a fifth-year defensive lineman, after suffering a season-ending injury in the first quarter of the first game last year. Prior to the injury, Adebayo recorded a sack, two tackles and a pass defend.
Garner, a tight end from Duluth, Ga., has totaled 675 yards receiving in 20 games at Columbia. In 2011 he was named honorable mention All-Ivy League.
Garrett, a first team All-Ivy League selection in 2012 at running back, totaled the second-most rushing yards in a single season in Columbia Football history with 957.
Olinger was named second team All-Ivy League after leading the Lions and ranking third in the Ivy League with 89 tackles on the season in 2012.
"I will continue to meet with representatives from each class in a weekly meeting, as I did last year, but Seyi, Marcorus, Hamilton and Zach will have a clearly defined and more active role in the day-to-day management of our team," concluded Coach Mangurian.


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After taking a month to review the 2013 NFL Draft, it is already time to look ahead to the 2014 class. In fairness, I will do my best to focus on senior prospects for the next few months and move to juniors/redshirt sophomores when the time is right. I am only taking pre-season evaluation notes for now, focusing on where prospects win and where improvements can be made. Therefore, treat these posts like rough drafts and not final opinions.
Preseason Notes Archives on Quarterbacks
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Rough Notes
Prior to the 2012 season, few outside of the Los Angeles area knew Anthony Barr's name. The son of former Notre Dame and Eagles' running back Tony Brooks played the same position as his father during his first two seasons with the Bruins. Barr made 11 starts in that span in a hybrid H-back role. However, the athletic prospect made the transition to edge rusher before his junior season and flourished, leading some to peg Barr as a top 15 talent.
The Bruins predominantly deploy a traditional three man front with two pass rushing linebackers on the edge, although they do incorporate four man fronts on occasion. Typically lining up in a two point stance as the right bookend rusher, Barr was able to use his upfield speed to disrupt edge runs and pass attempts.
This is not a revelation, but Barr is at his best when beating offensive linemen to their spot. His get off is unreal and does not rely on timing the snap count, which is even more of a positive since proper timing can potentially fool evaluators. Even when the left tackle starts his drop at the perfect moment, Barr has the upfield quickness to gain a step and turn the corner. This is where Barr's offensive change of direction experience is useful, displaying the ability to plant of either foot on a dime, ultimately shortening his distance to the quarterback. Combine that with reported 4.47 speed (and a projected 10 yard split that is ridiculous) and you have a pass rusher who eats up the open field.
Barr's issue as a pass rusher surfaces when forced to handle contact. He does flash swatting away an offensive tackle's hands when gaining a step on the edge, creating more separation to bend. He's not quite Von Miller in terms of his flexibility, but Barr uses his available space to his advantage and closes with ease.
Now, what if Barr's initial angle is protected, either by an extra blocker (tight end) or mobile tackle? The outside linebacker does show toughness on first contact at times, delivering a solid pop that can jolt his opponent. However, that hit is usually led by a shoulder or his chest, allowing the blocker to obtain the dominant position. If Barr wants to incorporate a counter move into his game, he needs to find first contact through his hands. From there the pass rusher could press and create separation on his own.
Once Barr's upfield momentum is shut down, he struggles to restart his engine. I saw this same trait from Bruce Irvin during his final season at West Virginia, albeit in a miscast alignment. Irvin improved his use of leverage and contact during his rookie season, however, and I think Barr can do the same. He doesn't lack power or toughness, which is readily apparent when watching his takedown/drive through tackles, but it is not consistent in every facet of the Bruin's game.
Speaking of consistency, Barr was a very productive player in 2012, but he left a lot of plays on field due to the lack of a great motor from the backside. He has the speed to chase more plays down from behind. His motor is fine, but this could take Barr's game to the next level.
Barr's lack of technique when engaging hurt him against the run. When everything works well and he keeps an outside shoulder free, Barr can stretch the edge and force runs back inside. However, once an offensive lineman controls with the latch Barr's chances of success diminish considerably. Again, strength on first contact is not the issue, instead it is the tendency to put himself in a negative position.
Backfield vision likely plays a role in this. Prior to last season, I thought Star Lotulelei took himself out of too many plays due to wasted movement. Those extra steps or poor angles were caused by a lack of vision and recognition. He improved in this area and Barr can do the same, especially since gaining vision from the edge should be easier than a muddled interior.
Looping edge rushers inside has become a very successful trend in the NFL, and Barr can be very effective in this defensive wrinkle. Again, he struggles to work through trash, but Barr can find lanes and fire through gaps in stride. It is tough to not think his days as a ball carrier did not help in this regard.
Barr was not asked to stay in coverage frequently, and that makes total sense. He did flash playing a short zone and stick on a string with runners in open space, taking down ball carriers with an engulfing tackle. In man coverage Barr tends to focus solely on his assignment, trailing them and losing all quarterback vision. This is only a note and not a real negative, since he will rarely be asked to do much other than rush the passer from a variety of angles.
Where He Wins
The lightning quick pass rusher is able to gain an advantage on the edge and keep it thanks to his burst off the line, ability to cut off either foot towards the quarterback, and flexibility to bend around the corner. He closes distances quickly, which can be effective from a variety of alignments, and Barr is a punishing finisher.
Areas Of Improvement
As previously stated, Barr doesn't lack pop on first contact, he just lacks technique. Once Barr starts using his hands and length, watch out. That should come with experience, since it is pretty incredible what Barr accomplished in only one season on the defensive side.


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Cause they are caused by the virus Solanum. Unless you believe otherwise?
Posted 20 July 2006 - 01:30 AM
According to Wikipedia, Solanum originates from the satirical, humor book, The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection From the Living Dead. I honestly don't believe in them.
Do zombies count as parnormal?
Cause they are caused by the virus Solanum. Unless you believe otherwise?
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I don't think zombies walk the earth in certain parts of the globe however it would be fun to shot them in the face with guns.
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but i find that i just feel like one :S
but no one knows for sure huh?
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zombies in videos games and movies are caused by chemical waste, toxic stuff, T-virus and sometimes by hell getting to over crowded and God letting them run around on the surface. also electricity like Frankensteins monster.
"real life" zombies are caused by voodoo and too much marajuana, computer or just being woken up to early. I actually have an article from fortean times some where about different zombie accounts. that did n't say what caused them though :S
Posted 22 July 2006 - 04:24 AM
I am not sure about the virus, but anything is possible.
There is a spider in Australia (can not quite think which one) that's venom is similar on mammals. It slows there heart rate down so that the Flesh of the cought animal stays FRESH. It does this so it can feed off the meal for more than one day, Milking the goodness out of it
I do not think that they are paranormal. They are created, and would be in this world.
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"With the situation the program is in, for a coach to be interested in the job it's not going to be about money," Barnett said Sunday during a phone conversation.
"It has to be somebody that is willing to go through the rebuilding process and accept the fact that he will start out with losing seasons."
The new coach must scramble to put together a recruiting class prior to the Feb. 6 national singing day. But Barnett said what will be even more critical for the next staff is to convince players already in the program to stay.
Some attrition is inevitable with any coaching change. But Colorado, despite its 1-11 record, does have some young talent and can't afford to lose it.
"If you miss on some recruits now, what you'll be missing is next year's freshmen," Barnett said. "You can replace that with the following year's recruits.
"But if you lose guys that have been in the program, guys you've invested years in, they're impossible to replace. That would set the program back even more."
Colorado received some good news Sunday when its lone quarterback commitment, Sefo Liufau of Tacoma, Wash., reconfirmed his allegiance to the Buffs during an interview with Rivals.com.
As a senior, Liufau threw for 2,518 yards and 24 touchdowns, against just five interceptions. He completed 69 percent of his passes, according to Rivals.com.
Liufau said he has been hearing from other colleges since CU fired Embree but is remaining patient while the Buffs program looks for a new coach.
"It is kind of the business end of things," Liufau told Rivals.com when asked about CU's coaching change. "I'm just trying to see what happens because I still love Colorado and I would still love to go there."
Meanwhile, Fresno State hosted two CU commitments for visits during the weekend. Both are wide receivers: Elijah Dunston (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) from West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade High School and Devin Ross (5-9, 170) from Mission Hills (Calif.) Bishop Alemany.


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"A quick weather pattern change brought snow flurries to Mexico today. The weather bureau says the snow won't amount to much, but will continue as flurries till tonight. Temperatures are expected to drop into the low 20s by tomorrow morning, with highs tomorrow 34-15. The long-range forecast for Missouri is a contrast to the one issued Monday. Instead of unreasonably warm temperatures, the mercury for the next five days will average 3 to 6 degrees below normal in the east and south and 2-4 degree below in the northwest."
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"The Missouri Lottery will continue trying to improve its product to produce revenue for a variety of state services, despite specific problems make the state lottery "experimental at best," a lottery official said Friday. "The Missouri Lottery, even through out there is some question about its demise, believes we are a very viable organization, and that we will continue to produce some good revenue figures for those goods and services that you deem necessary," said Adam Hall, the lottery's state sales manager. The scheduled speaker, lottery Executive Director Michael H. Morris, was unable to attend the Mexico Rotary Club's program. According to Mr. Hall, the lottery has provided for the state of Missouri $100 million of revenue that wasn't available before."
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"Marine Corps Capt. Michael A. Little, son of Helen M. Little, Mexico, recently completed Dynamic Responsed '02 while assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based in Camp Lejeune, N.C. Little is one of more than 4,000 Atlantic Fleet Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the ships of the USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group. Little is a 1987 graduate of Mexico Senior High School and joined th Marine Corps in July 1987. He is a 1998 graduate of North Carolina State University with a BA degree."
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Summly, an iPhone app that creates automated summaries of the news, has been launched by 16-year-old entrepreneur Nick D'Aloisio.
The free app enables its time poor users to quickly browse and read condensed versions of news stories.
Users can discover new content from hundreds of sources, including the Wall Street Journal, ESPN and even Twitter streams, as well as sharing with friends on social channels, SMS and email.
News hounds can customise the news with topics and keywords, Summly's algorithm then automatically determines the most relevant facts in a story and generates short summaries for the user.
For the full story, readers can click through to the original article. Summaries can also be cached to be read offline.
Summly is backed by several investors, including Ashton Kutcher, Stephen Fry and Yoko Ono.
"I designed Summly because I felt that my generation wasn't consuming traditional news anymore," said D'Aloisio. "In designing for the mobile generation, I believe we've created an app that will benefit anyone who loves reading news on the go."
Mary Meeker, venture capitalist, said: "Nick and his team have cleverly re-imagined how content will be consumed on mobile devices. With the Summly app, not only does the 'who, what, when, where and how' of content rise to the top, Summly has the potential to create an ecosystem for the best content to be distributed more broadly."


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Tickets for events at Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall tickets
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Venue Information
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall situated on the northern edge of the South Kensington area, in the City of Westminster, London, England, best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941. Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world's leading artists from several performance genres have appeared on its stage and it has become one of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings. Each year it hosts more than 350 events including classical concerts, rock and pop, ballet and opera, sports, award ceremonies, school and community events, charity performances and banquets. The hall was originally supposed to have been called The Central Hall of Arts and Sciences, but the name was changed by Queen Victoria to Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences when laying the foundation stone as a dedication to her deceased husband and consort Prince Albert. It forms the practical part of a national memorial to the Prince Consort - the decorative part is the Albert Memorial directly to the north in Kensington Gardens, now separated from the Hall by the road Kensington Gore.
By Tube
South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines) and High Street Kensington (District and Circle Lines) are the closest Underground stations to the Hall. Walking to the Hall takes approximately 10 minutes from both stations.
By Train
London Victoria is the nearest National Rail train station.
By Car
The Royal Albert Hall is located in South Kensington, facing onto Hyde Park. The address is Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP.
By Taxi
Black cabs can usually be hailed from Kensington Gore, outside the front of the building. GoGreenCar is an eco-friendly private-hire car service with a fleet of over 40 hybrid vehicles. They offer great service and style at competitive prices. For bookings, please call 020 7502 3670 or email email@example.com
By Bus
9 - Aldwych to Hammersmith, stopping on Kensington Gore outside the Hall. 10 - King's Cross Station to Hammersmith, stopping on Kensington Gore outside the Hall. 52 - Victoria to Willesden stopping on Kensington Gore outside the Hall. 70 - Acton to South Kensington, stopping on Queen's Gate, 2 minutes walk from the Hall. 360 - Elephant & Castle to the Hall, stopping on Prince Consort Road, 1 minute walk from the Hall. 452 - Wandsworth Road Station to Kensal Rise stopping on Kensington Gore outside the Hall.
Strict parking controls are in operation in the vicinity of the Hall. They offer some parking spaces at nearby Imperial College. Spaces are 8 pounds and must be booked in advance. Gates open from 6pm for evening shows and from 1pm for weekend matinees (please note you may be refused entry if you arrive before those times). Please note that parking is not available for weekday matinee performances. Entrances to the car park are on Prince Consort Road and Exhibition Road. (Sat Nav Postcode: SW7 2BX). Please note: Customers planning on driving to the Royal Albert Hall and parking in the local area are advised not to leave valuables in their car. The Royal Albert Hall has cloakroom facilities available. Customers are also advised that when entering the Imperial College car park they should not stop or wait on the double yellow lines.
Number of Steps
The Hall has many stepped entrances at Ground level. Ramped access is located at Doors 1, 3, 8, 9 and 12. Public lifts are located at Doors 1 and 8 and serve all levels from Basement to Gallery. The Arena Foyer bars can be accessed via a platform lift from the Basement level at Door 1.
Wheelchair Access
Fourteen wheelchair spaces with adjacent companion seats are situated in the Stalls at Ground floor level. They have a limited number of chairs that can be elevated which may be used by customers seated at the back of the Stalls platforms who are able to transfer from their wheelchair. If you are interested in this facility, please speak to a Steward on arrival. There are also six wheelchair spaces in the Circle at sections P, R, V and X and four spaces within the unreserved standing area of the Gallery. Please note that due to the physical limitations of the circular shape of the auditorium, the spaces in the Circle are more suitable for customers with good upper body mobility.
Hearing Systems
The auditorium has an infra-red system with a number of personal headsets for use with or without hearing aids.
Guide Dogs
If you have a guide dog, the best place to sit in the Royal Albert Hall is in a Loggia or Second Tier Box, where your dog may stay with you. If you are sitting elsewhere, stewards will be happy to look after your dog while you enjoy the concert. Please call the Access Information Line on 020 7838 3110 to organise in advance of your visit.
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First, the basics: 100 mil cap, with no AAA, no WW, SimLeague Live next series only, no DH, no clones, no trades, no injuries, random realignment, and 24 teams.
Ballparks with differing names are considered the same if it is the same physical structure, such as Pacific Bell and SBC. Thus, if one owner submits Pac Bell and another submits SBC, then PacBell/SBC/AT&T is blacklisted.
After the parks are done, each owner submits a roster to the commish (that's me). Your roster must be under the 100 mil cap. When sitemailing, send everything including the draft recap at the top (to confirm your total salary)*. After all 24 rosters are in, they are processed as follows:
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Since I will be playing as well, I will send my roster to the first three people who submit rosters before I open them, to keep things on the square. I have already sent my second ballpark attempt to schwarze, a nonparticipating owner.
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TDC to meet
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will be holding its bi-monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan 26, at 6 p.m. at the Levy County Visitors Bureau, 620 N. Hathaway Ave., Bronson.
The meeting is open to the public.
Friday - Sunday
Citrus County Fair truck, tractor pulls
The 13th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull, sponsored by the Citrus County Fair Association will be at the fairgrounds in Inverness, located at 3600 S. Florida Ave. (U.S. Hwy. 41 South).
There will be pulling each day for trucks and tractors of all sizes, including garden tractors. There will be a junior tractor race each day. There will be plenty of food for sale and camping is also available.
The event will be held rain or shine with three sleds pulling in the covered arena.
Advance tickets are available at the Citrus County Fair Office, the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce offices in Crystal River and Inverness. Tickets at the gate are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-11.
All proceeds are awarded as scholarships for Citrus County youth.
For more information call the Fair Office 352-726-2993 or visit www.citruscountyfair.com.
Gala benefits schools, scholarships
The Levy County Schools Foundation gala featuring a dinner, silent auction, door prizes and entertainment by county students will begin at 6 p.m. at Chiefland Elementary School. Doors open at 5:30.
Tickets for the annual event are $50 per person. Sponsorships are also available — Gold Patrons are contributors who give $1,000 each and receive eght tickets to the Gala; Silver Patrons are donors who give $500-$999 to the Foundation and receive four tickets; and Bronze Patrons who donate $250-$499 to the foundation and receive two tickets.
For more information, to become a Patron make reservations or donate door prizes or auction items, call 352-486-3408 or email email@example.com .
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FOL schedule events
The Cedar Key Friends of the Library have the following events scheduled:
- Silent Film Festival: Three Ages, starring Buster Keaton and Wallace Beery with Jesse Beller on the keyboard will be shown on Thursday, Feb 9, at 7 p.m., upstairs in the Library.
- Valentine's Day Flower Sale: Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 1-2 p.m. near the post office.
- Used Book Sale: Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1-2 p.m. behind the Library.
Feb. 11
Butterflies in refuge topic of talk
Barbara Woodmansee will give a presentation about the butterflies in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge at 10:30 a.m. at the Cedar Key Library. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge.
Using her extensive collection of photos from the Refuge, she will focus on the families of butterflies in the refuge. Barbara will provide tips on how to distinguish different species and how to locate them. She will also distinguish the difference between day-flying moths and butterflies. Barbara will bring a check list for folks interested in recording their sightings of butterflies.
Feb. 13
Book Club to meet
THE BOOK BUNCH will meet on Monday, Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m., at the Cedar Key Library's top floor meeting room. Tatiana de Rosnay's "Sarah's Key" will be discussed. Subsequent books include: Geraldine Brooks' "March for the month of March"; and Jane Smiley's "The All True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton" for April.
Feb. 14
Lion's Valentine's Dinner and Dance
The annual Lion's Club Valentine's Dinner and Dance will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center.
Cost is $25 per person. Dinner will be catered by The Island Room Restaurant and feature live music by The Dock Street Band. A silent auction will also be held.
Dinner menu consists of: garden salad with buttermilk herb dressing, fresh baked rolls, Fruit de Mer (fresh seafood in a hearty tomato sauce), beef brisket, baked Mahi-Mahi, roasted new potatoes, steamed vegetables and desserts.
Tickets are available from any Lion's Club member.
Feb. 22
Summer Arts benefit dinner
The 2012 Children's Summer Art Program Benefit Dinner, sponsored by The Cedar Key Arts Center, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m., upstairs at the Art Center.
The dinner will be a three course gourmet dinner created by The Island Room. The cost is $25 per person and includes beverage, tax and tip.
There will also be a raffle of original art and other fun items.
Call 543-6520 to make reservations.
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The performance is just one of the commissions that the Lula Washington Dance Company is known for. Washington formed the company with her husband, Erwin, in 1980.
Elizabeth Eckford was surprised when people understood the fear, the determination and the inner turmoil she felt as one of the Little Rock Nine, who were the first African Americans to attend Little Rock's Central High School after its desegregation in 1957.
The group started off with their own motives, wanting to gain a better education for themselves but soon learned that a lot of people were depending on them.
"Pretty soon, we understood that a lot of people were depending on us; that it mattered whether or not we stuck to it," Eckford said.
Their experience was highlighted Thursday night during the Lula Washington Dance Company's performance of "The Little Rock Nine" at the Grand Prairie Center.
Eckford was on hand for the performance along with Phyllis Brown, sister of Little Rock Nine member Minnijean Brown; Crystal Mercer, daughter of attorney Christopher C. Mercer, field secretary of the NAACP; and Superintendent Robin White and Park Ranger Jodi Morris of the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.
"It is one of the better experiences because sometimes I am so disappointed when people don't understand that they can learn and that the future is in their hands, all depending upon how well they prepare themselves," Eckford said.
Lula Washington was commissioned for the tribute to the Little Rock Nine in 2008 in honor of the 50th anniversary of Central High's desegregation. Washington, born in England, Ark., said it was an appealing commission especially since she hadn't visited Little Rock since she was a little girl.
"It was an interesting idea to be able to be able to come back to Little Rock, Ark., and to do the research to find out what actually happened here and what the students really went through," Washington said. "So that made me say 'yeah, this would be a great project to do."
The news of Central High's desegregation reached Los Angeles; however, Washington said it didn't have an impact on her at the time. "I remember hearing bits and pieces," she said.
Once commissioned, Washington said, "the first thing is understanding what the commissioner is trying to accomplish, the second thing is doing the research on the topic or subject. The next thing is to find the music and the next one is to create the work."
Washington said Thursday's performance included 10 dancers with four staff members traveling with the company to Stuttgart. She said it was a nice crowd, with the experience heightened since her own sister was a part of it.
"It was something I had always wanted to happen — to have her have an opportunity to see the company," she said.
Fredrick Brown of Stuttgart was also an audience member. The music teacher said dance is a sister art to music that he enjoys and loves. He also wanted to see how the Little Rock Nine was portrayed through dance.
"I think it was fantastic, so inspiring, humbling and I thought it was absolutely brilliant," Brown said, adding that as a music and arts teacher, it also made him more energized.
The performance is just one of the commissions that the Lula Washington Dance Company is known for. Washington formed the company with her husband, Erwin, in 1980.
She was first introduced to dancing when her dance teacher at Harbor Community College took her to an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre's dance concert.
"Once I saw that company dancing on stage, I realized for the first time in my life that was something I could do," Washington said, adding that the idea of her own dance company formed about 1979. "I realized there were few opportunities in Los Angeles for black dancers to dance. The companies that were there in Los Angeles, they were working all the time, but they were not accepting or taking more dancers into the company."
Washington said she started the company with no resources other than what came out of her or her husband's pocket.
"We didn't receive any grants or support from anyone for at least 15 years maybe," she said.
Still, her company grew with Washington choreographing for major projects such as "The Little Mermaid" and "Avatar." She obtained the projects through recommendations and interviews where the directors accepted the direction and vision she had for the project.
"I enjoy what I am doing. I like the work I am doing and I hope that the audience will just experience the work in a way that is meaningful to them," Washington said.
She said her goal to provide a creative outlet for minority dancers has also been successful.
"I feel like I accomplished the goal when we had dancers who were beginning to make a living through their dancing with us," she said. "We have a school in Los Angeles and students come there to learn to dance. They get motivated and inspired and its very much embedded into the community."
Washington said her next goal is to build artist housing that is cost effective about two miles from their studio. The project is ongoing, as well as work to provide master classes along their tour route, including Stuttgart where she taught nine Stuttgart students.
"When you are participating in an art, its an individual personal experience," she said. "What you experience might be slightly different from what I experience in the emotions that I bring out."
She advised those serious about dancing to take at least two dance classes every day, including Saturday, become an integral part of a local dance studio and to attend every master class or guest workshop that is offered in the community, or even an hour away.
"(They need to) be serious about their dance," she said. "If they get a chance to do it, do it. Don't say I got a job — talk to your boss and get off."
Eckford said her own message to students is to believe in yourself and to work hard.
"Education is an investment in yourself and, if you don't value yourself, you will be cast aside," she said.


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Waynesville Coach Brittany Matlock referred to Monday's 60-38 home loss to Sullivan as "The Tale of Two Halves."
Waynesville Coach Brittany Matlock referred to Monday's 60-38 home loss to Sullivan as "The Tale of Two Halves."
Again turnovers plagued the Waynesville offense – the Lady Tigers committed 26 of them – and generated more than 20 points for opposing Sullivan. Although 11 of the team's total turnovers came in the first half, Waynesville's girls played the best half of the season.
After outlasting an opponent in the opening period for the first time all season, Matlock was pleased with her team's first quarter effort.
"We did a good job taking care of the ball [in the first half]," she said. "We were pretty aggressive on offense and played better team defense."
The 13-12 first quarter lead came in a see-saw first half that saw two ties and six lead changes before Sullivan nailed a three-pointer to take a 27-20 lead into halftime.
Matlock referenced promising "moments" that occurred in the second half, but those incidents of triumph were overwhelmed by two quarters' worth of mistakes.
"We started turning the ball over, then they get lay-ups," the coach said. "We got our head[s] down and didn't respond and help each other out on the defensive end."
The bottom line: Sullivan was "more aggressive on offense," according to Matlock.
Despite solid passing and ball-handling by senior point guard Dorothy Adams, Waynesville never could find an offensive rhythm to counteract Sullivan's efforts. Lady Tigers players often seem lost during offensive possessions and find themselves in the same areas while trying to make passes, making it easier for opponents to double-team.
Adams finished with 6 points and 4 assists and was one of the bright spots on a team that has now lost four-straight.
"[Adams] has done a much better job and...hopefully we can continue to build on that and get her some help when she is getting double-teamed," Matlock said. Two of Adams' assists came after the senior stepped through a double team to find an open teammate.
It will take a total team effort for Waynesville to turn this abysmal start into something that resembles last season's conference championship team. For that to happen, Matlock said her core players will need to "get everybody on board."
While this group of girls is certainly a team of friends off the court, it doesn't always show teamwork in game situations.
Matlock said her student-athletes must learn to handle opponents' full court pressure and play aggressively as a team on both offense and defense. Those things come with practice repetitions.
There were several fast break instances where Waynesville players were alone in the front court but stopped to make a pass instead of scoring an easy bucket.
In addition, Sullivan shot 56 percent from the floor and committed nine fewer turnovers (17) than Waynesville.
"We have to do a better job defensively," Matlock said. "[Sullivan was] 6-of-10 from the three-point line and I don't think we were within a foot on any of them."
Waynesville senior Hannah Finger led her team with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Defensively, Hannah Bland, junior, added 4 steals to her 8 points.
The junior varsity Lady Tigers fell 49-28.
As the Lady Tigers prepare for a road game at St. Clair on Friday at 6 p.m., simple fundamentals – dribbling, passing, rebounding and defense – will be the focus again this week at Waynesville's practices.
According to MaxPreps.com, St. Clair currently boasts an undefeated record of 3-0. It has outscored opponents by a total of 51 points in its three wins. St. Clair has also held opponents to less than 40 points twice, and allowed only 43 points in its closest game.


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Luther won all but one event en route to a 131-51 victory over Coe tonight in Cedar Rapids.
Ryley Kramka and Sam Weinberg led the squad posting two first place finishes each. Kramka won both the 50 and 100 freestyle, while Weinberg won the 200 and 500 freestyle.
The Norse will wrap up their dual meet schedule tomorrow when they will host Morningside College. Start time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
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This thing was staring at me for months whenever I went into a store and I never got it because I don't have any blackheads, (but occasionally I do get whiteheads), and didn't really want to spend $16 for it given that I don't have blackheads! But after seeing Tracy's review and how she mentioned it makes a great exfoliator- it made me wanna try it myself since I was in need of one.
I know RiceBunny uses a toothbrush, but I wanted something with more surface area and this little gadget is the perfect size and conforms well to your hand so it's very easy to use. I have had a dry and rough chin for a few weeks due to the weather and the skin was very uneven and blotchy; i've been using this for just a few days and my skin after the first use was already noticeably smoother and more supple. I also noticed how even my skin felt and looked, my chin seriously feels like a baby's bottom! I am DEFINITELY IMPRESSED!
I have NOT tried the wave so I don't know how they compare, but Tracy definitely compares the two on her review on it so check it out. Frankly I like that this has a little bit more oomph (acne fighting part) rather than the wave so it's a plus for me.
Product: 5 out of 5
Packaging: 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5
Overall: 5 out of 5
Price: $16-17, any 'mart' store or drugstores
Comes with: 20-pack refill pads which contain the blackhead serum, and a battery
How you use it: Place the pad onto the device which is held together by velcro, wet your face or the pad (the device is waterproof, I use mine in the shower), turn on the vibrations, then in circular, upward motions do your entire face or areas that are have or are prone to blackheads to reveal smoother, clearer skin.
- Very small and convenient, which makes it perfect to use anywhere, even for traveling
- Easy to use
- Requires a battery that you can replace, and not a built in one so you can use it over and over again
- Comes with 20 pack pads containing acne fighting ingredients as well such as salicylic acid to control and treat acne and blackeads
- They also sell refill packs in 20 (sold separately), so when you are done with your pack you can buy them for $5.99
- Immediate results! My skin is so much more softer and even.
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Would I buy it again? Yes, at least I only have to buy the refills, but like I said, it makes an AWESOME facial exfoliator, so even if you do not have blackheads, it's great for cell turn over (sloughing off dead skin cells), to reveal more radiant and smoother skin.
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Product Review: Clean & Clear Blackhead Eraser
This thing was staring at me for months whenever I went into a store and I never got it because I don't have any blackheads, (but occasionally I do get whiteheads), and didn't really want to spend $16 for it given that I don't have blackheads! But after seeing Tracy's review and how she mentioned it makes a great exfoliator- it made me wanna try it myself since I was in need of one.
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- Askmewhats said...
JnJ in the US makes such great products! I haven't seen this until I've read Tracy's review and now, yours. I don't have blackheads too but if my sister saw this, she'll go crazy coz she loves to have a tool used to remove blackheads!
- September 25, 2008 at 1:03 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks for this. I was really curious about it. The hubbs uses Neutrogena's Wave and since it was similar to this I wondered if it worked better or not. But I definitely want to try it now.
- September 25, 2008 at 3:04 AM
- ladyjay said...
great review. i think i will give this gadget a try. =)
- September 25, 2008 at 3:31 AM
- Ilianexy said...
uuuuuuu! Me like! It seems like it leaves your face really really clean. I'll definately try it!
- September 25, 2008 at 4:35 AM
- sab said...
wow! it is a bit expensive... but aren't we all grateful for reviews? :)
- September 25, 2008 at 4:42 AM
- Jo said...
hey nessa, i have these white dots that have appeared on the sides of the nose and I think they may be whiteheads. I started getting them when I started using mineral make up. How can you get rid of them? Thank you!
xo jo
- September 25, 2008 at 5:21 AM
- Sara said...
Ooo Vanessa you and your great reviews! Now I have to go and buy this too! :] haha Oh well, 17$ isn't too bad especiallly for something that makes ur face feel like a baby's bottom, I'm all for it!
I am loving Purely Cosmetics mineral foundation in Olive Beige, best so far! Thank you for that again :] It makes the mornings before work so much easier/faster!
Hope all is well doll! Keep in touch Xx
- September 25, 2008 at 6:03 AM
- IbisCaraib said...
What would you recommend for whitheads and large pores?
- September 25, 2008 at 6:10 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
oh great product...i like how it's tiny...right now i just use my coastal scents facial cleansing brush to exfoliate...but i might need an upgrade
- September 25, 2008 at 6:12 AM
- iamgrape1119 said...
Thanks for the review! It looks so interesting. I never dared to buy them b/c they look gimicky, but now I know better!
- September 25, 2008 at 6:23 AM
- Ethereal Prey said...
this thing reminds me of the neutragena wave thing, which exfoliates pretty well but does that weird vibrating thing. does the clean and clear one vibrate too? i'm wondering now if it does get rid of blackheads, cause those biore strips only do so much...so lucky you don't have blackheads!
- September 25, 2008 at 7:08 AM
- Ethereal Prey said...
this thing reminds me of the neutragena wave thing, which exfoliates pretty well but does that weird vibrating thing. does the clean and clear one vibrate too? i'm wondering now if it does get rid of blackheads, cause those biore strips only do so much...so lucky you don't have blackheads!
- September 25, 2008 at 7:08 AM
- Dolores said...
Interesting gizmo. Neutrogena has something like it for around $10 with coupon. http://www.neutrogenawave.com/
Two of my best dead skin zappers are still baking soda and aspirin mask followed by EVOO/Jojoba oil heat mask.
- September 25, 2008 at 8:03 AM
- The Paraben Free Princess said...
LOL. I just visited Tracey's page. She compares this to the Neutrogena Wave. Der!
- September 25, 2008 at 8:11 AM
- slvrlips said...
OMG!! OK I have been wanting this blackhead gadget for a while because I suffer from blach heads on my nose but didn't want to shell out 16 bucks. Thanks so much for this review. *Putting this on my Wal-mart list*
- September 25, 2008 at 8:19 AM
- Nic Nic said...
i want to try this!!!
- September 25, 2008 at 9:21 AM
- BeautyJunkie said...
sold!!..god Im such a sucker!!
- September 25, 2008 at 10:47 AM
- eBeautyBlog said...
You don't have blackheads? How lucky you are!!! I'm sold on this.
- September 25, 2008 at 11:48 AM
- Anonymous said...
the neutrogena one works pretty well! my mom bought it and it works great. my face was reallllllly smooth after i used it! but my mom didn't get the small neutrogena wave thing. she just got the regular sized exfoliator. it works great!
- September 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
- (g)ezebel said...
because i am lazy, i might hafta pick this up at my next walgreen's run! normally, i use neutrogena's buff puff and their facial soap.
- September 25, 2008 at 2:25 PM
- Anastasia said...
Thanks Nessa! Your comment cheered me up a bit on my AWFUL day.
I used the super-cheapie Sleek palette (£4.49! Love!) for the look, and yes, the tape helps tremendously but it takes a hella-long time to get the shapes straight and symmetrical (it isn't perfect, even now). It was great to be able to shade/blend with the tape on though, then just whip it off and have perfect lines.
I haven't heard of art deco as anything other than a historical art period, but that doesn't necessarily mean we don't have it, I'm still new at this whole thing. 6 months ago I'd never worn anything other than boring £1 brown eyeshadow, and didn't know make-up brushes existed.
More info, please? D:
- September 25, 2008 at 3:04 PM
- Anastasia said...
Oh btw, I like this review, I hope we have this in the UK. It looks like a way-cheaper-version of the Clarisonic Skin Brush, which I waant. Is it good for cleansing out ALL your make-up? I'm a bit obsessive about wanting TOTALLY clean skin.
- September 25, 2008 at 3:05 PM
- Anastasia said...
Ah, it says there's 1 in Great Britain, in Liverpool (which is a bit of a trek), but it's inside some nailbar type store, so I don't know if they'd sell all the products or just the nailcare.
They have a proper store in Italy though, so you should ask http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/
Gio is Italian, she might live close by! :]
- September 25, 2008 at 3:35 PM
- Shen said...
I wanna try this!! :) got your package already! i love all of it! thanks for the freebies. it got here sept 18 but i got it from my friend last just wed when she got home from the province. thanks so much!! i soooo love everything! :)
- September 25, 2008 at 4:58 PM
- ainstein said...
thanks love! oh yeh i got the merlot moisturizer at walgreens and i love it! i swear everytime i go to ur blog i lem for new things. i think i wanna get the anastasia brow pen. =D
- September 25, 2008 at 5:07 PM
- Tracy said...
Ooh, you got one, too! I decided to use some of the remaining Neutrogena Wave pads I had, and it made my face burn! It hurt so bad. Never again! LoL. I'm thinking about upgrading from the Blackhead Eraser to the Clarisonic. Very tempting...
- September 25, 2008 at 5:38 PM
- Anonymous said...
This online drugstore in canada recently had a discount on this...but i had no deal idea what it was~!
wish that sale had been later...then i could have totally picked this up at a good price :)
still thanks for sharing! this means i will keep my eye open for it, so i may purcahse it next time :)
- September 25, 2008 at 8:41 PM
- Makeupfairytale said...
i love your blog, it's been so long since i've read blogs in general, been so busy. anyways ignore those mean anonymous people. i think and know you're super pretty inside and out :)
- September 26, 2008 at 9:12 AM
- (g)ezebel said...
okay, why no comments on the other post? :0P
my motto: Live and Let Live.
*hands nessa fire-resistant suit for the flamers*
fck those bitches!!!!
- September 26, 2008 at 9:49 AM
- pookie said...
EY! I just went out and bought this............because ooooff YOU!!!! grrr..so temptinggggg..haha..but yeah I LOVE IT! I got it for 16 bucks. Dayem Walgreensss..they sell it for 20 bucks. I got like a five daaollr coupon on it. Anyway,, psst...I like it so far, used it twice today..hehehe..
Oh and I have seen my black heads slightly dissappear! Can't wait until full results! I hope!
- September 26, 2008 at 11:46 PM
- Vanessa said...
Hi POOKIE! Nice! I am glad you love it, let me know how you like it overall after a few more tests but I love it too, I can't believe how good it works!
- September 26, 2008 at 11:58 PM
- Mrs.Zeus said...
I am so buying this!!!
Thanks for the review!
- September 28, 2008 at 12:40 AM
- Valerie said...
Thanks for the review I probably get myself one soon. Hate those whitehead urgh!
- September 29, 2008 at 9:40 AM


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While much of the Emory Valley Center's activities for intellectually disabled adults take place in the former Daniel Arthur Rehabilitation Center on Emory Valley Center, the EVC's facility across the road provides a workshop for many of the adults to work.
On Friday, the many adults worked on contracts such as rolling up ASAP (Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention) of Anderson County T-shirts that were going to be shot out to the crowd at the Clinton High-Anderson County High football game. Another project included separating rolls of plastic that would be used as part of a communication system in coal mines.
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In addition to working at EVC, some adults are trained to work outside EVC. Darryl Monday is EVC's new workforce development director. He explained that EVC employees look at the adults' interests and other factors in deciding where to place them. He talked of one man who was placed as a bun warmer at Wendy's and ended up becoming a cook and working for the hamburger restaurant for 15 years.
In addition to the work, Emory Valley Center has group homes for many adults. EVC President Jennifer Enderson said there are six large group homes — five in Oak Ridge, one in Clinton.
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The first of 176 alpacas rescued from a Polk County farm are tentatively scheduled to be released for adoption Wednesday at Oregon State University.
Veterinarian Christopher Cebra, who is coordinating the recovery effort at OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, said a dozen to 40 alpacas may be released to new owners Wednesday. The Polk County sheriff's office, which has legal custody of the animals, is handling the adoption with Cross Creek Alpaca Rescue, a Tenino, Wash., non-profit group.
"The ones in better condition are pretty stable and in the right environment will do very well," said Cebra, an internationally-recognized camelid expert.
The alpacas arrived at OSU last week malnourished and with wide-ranging teeth, hoof and skin problems, including what Cebra called "some of most remarkable incisor issues I've ever seen."
Alpacas have incisors only on the bottom, and press them against a hard upper lip pad to bite grass. The action tends to keep the incisors worn down to proper length, but many of the rescued alpacas had incisors that had grown past the lip pad and needed to be trimmed. Cebra said he isn't sure if the teeth problems were caused by a lack of proper food or other reasons, such as stunted growth that affected the animals' jaws in some fashion.
"I've worked with camelids for 20 years on several continents, and these are the worst incisors I've dealt with," he said.
Adoption details such as cost were not available Tuesday. Cross Creek Alpaca Rescue can be contacted through its website, www.crosscreekalpacarescue.org.
Cebra said OSU hopes to be reimbursed for some of its costs, which include vaccines and sedatives used during procedures. The university is accepting donations to help pay for the alpacas' care, he said.
Despite the cost and work, Cebra said the alpaca rescue was a "wonderful opportunity" for OSU veterinary students, who were pressed into emergency care duty and were "pitching in wherever we would let them."
Students helped handle roughly 75 castrations of male alpacas. "In an average year we'll do 25 camelid castrations (at the veterinary hospital), and this group has 75 right there," Cebra said. "There are far more males available than the world needs, and intact males are problematic from a management standpoint."
The most pressing medical issue now is that at least 16 of the females were diagnosed as pregnant and may give birth in the next couple weeks or months, Cebra said. Because breeding records on the animals were not kept, the timing of births is uncertain, he said.
Females that struggled for food during pregnancy may deliver babies with health problems, Cebra said. A baby born after the alpacas were transfered to OSU needed help breathing and didn't feed well at first, but has since recovered, he said.


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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) told ABC's "This Week" on Sunday that he wants President Barack Obama's immigration reform to include protections for LGBT families, Think Progress reports.
The website notes that there are at least 28,500 same-sex couples in which one partner is not a U.S. citizen. According to current federal law, these relationships are not legal and bi-national couples and their children are prohibited from gaining visas on the basis of same-sex unions. "The Obama administration's framework would allow families to apply for visas on the basis of their permanent unions, while the bipartisan senate principles do not," Think Progress writes.
A number of conservatives, however, don't want the immigration reform to include same-sex couples and Think Progress notes, "Reid characterized the GOP resistance to including the equality amendment as an excuse to avoid supporting comprehensive reform."
"This Week" host, George Stephanopoulos, mentioned Senator John McCain, Arizona State Senator and the Republican presidential nominee in the 2008 election, who has been vocal about his opposition to the amendment that would protect LGBT bi-national families.
"If we have gay folks in this country who have children, or they come from some other place they should be protected just like any other child," said Reid.
"That's the position the Republicans are saying that's too heavy to lift," said Stephanopoulos.
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Think Progress points out that McCain is one of the eight bipartisan senators who said equality for LGBT families in immigration reform is a "red herring" and linked the issue to supporting taxpayer funding for abortion services. Nevertheless, Reid says that he predicts that immigration reform is "certainly going to pass the Senate."
"It would be a bad day for our country and a bad day for the Republican party if they continue to stand in the way of this," Reid added.
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McCain and the other seven leading Democratic and Republican senators did not include protections for said families, however.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Extra-Cheesy Baked Ziti
The Menu: Cheese, and lots of it. Of course, it's non-dairy Daiya, which you may have read about once or twice on this blog before. Today's main dish had five ingredients: cheese, pasta, marinara sauce, extra garlic, and garlicky bread crumbs. Yes, those are listed in order of greatest volume. Salad? Well, we had one, but no one really cared. It might be a fact that we now just make salad in an effort to give the appearance that we eat something other than big piles of Daiya.
The Goods: Elizabeth (mistakenly) thought she had a shot at finishing off our supply of Daiya with today's ultra-cheesy baked ziti. In fact, she made a good dent, but we're not out yet. Did Ms. Laura Beck join us for lunch? Yes. Do we all have highly professional, totally appropriate, huge freaking crushes on her? Yes, yes we do. We also have a few more Go Vegan! 2010 Calendars! Congrats to Kelly G. from the hefty crop of responses yesterday! Kelly, send us an email, and we'll send your calendar right out. Now, for today's prize, leave us a comment with your favorite thing about Laura. OK, OK, since that's not entirely fair, tell us: how would you make a salad that could hold its own next to the fabulousness of super-cheesy baked ziti?
31 comments:
- nick said...
Well, as I mentioned yesterday, I love beans. So, for an amazing salad I would definitely throw in a lot of beans! Kidney and chickpea beans for this one. Also, Have only baby spinach leaves and make sure to have something sweet like raisins in it.
- August 26, 2009 at 3:56 PM
- herbstsonne said...
Juicy juicy delicious heirloom tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Mmmm acidity.
- August 26, 2009 at 3:56 PM
- Art You Dream About said...
I would add Goddess dressing, some basil, marinated mushrooms, red bell pepper and croutons
- August 26, 2009 at 4:05 PM
- Lorena said...
For a salad that stands up to baked ziti, I'd probably make the salad my fav Italian restaurant makes -- lettuce, tomatoes, sliced black olives, whole green olives and chopped broccoli, with garbanzo and kidney beans and topping it off with a red vinegar/olive oil vinaigrette. Yum!
- August 26, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- Shaynee said...
Some yummy fresh greens with lots of cherry tomatoes and a nice vegan Itallian dressing. Yum!!
- August 26, 2009 at 4:12 PM
- bsimon said...
I'd continue in the rustic Italian and match this with a salad of braised arugula, baby haricot vert (green beans!), diced fresh tomato (and a scant handful of dried currants if you like, a tease of salt, black pepper, and tossed with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
- August 26, 2009 at 4:50 PM
- Julie said...
I'd throw in some baby romaine, fakin' bacon, avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkling of nutritional yeast!
- August 26, 2009 at 5:14 PM
- Jonas said...
Laura is the cutest and the most wonderful!
- August 26, 2009 at 5:27 PM
- Josiane said...
I'd go with tomatoes and avocado, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of fleur de sel. Fresh, juicy and creamy, yum!
- August 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM
My favorite thing about Laura...is her cutting sarcasm!! Oh...I mean I would obviously add a ton of Daiya and Parma to it! Duh!!
- August 26, 2009 at 6:08 PM
- Vegan Epicurean said...
I would make an artichoke heart salad with a wine vinegar and hazelnut oil vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts and baby arugula.
An Italian inspired insalata makes sense to me with an Italian main dish.
- August 26, 2009 at 7:26 PM
- HeyitsBeth said...
Purple cabbage salad with green onions and a soy sauce/vinegar/oil/sugar salad. Topped with candied pecans.... yummers!
- August 26, 2009 at 9:21 PM
To make a salad taste amazing I would add lots of grilled vegetables like mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini and corn and then add some salsa for flavor. To top it off, I would use my favorite vegan honey mustard dressing and it would taste so good!
- August 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM
- Amy said...
I would start with homemade vinaigrette, fresh lettuce picked from my garden that very day, perfectly ripe tomatoes, a slice or two of avocado, and some chopped walnuts on top!
- August 27, 2009 at 1:06 AM
- Cynder said...
Ah, that is quite simple, you use absolutely all the fresh greens you can find, lots of sweet baby vegetables of every color, one chopped up favorite fruit, a sprinkle of delightful seeds and finish with, yes, yes a handful of Non-Dairy Daiya!Mmmmmmm
- August 27, 2009 at 6:19 AM
- bazu said...
I'm thinking a salad with assertive greens (arugula, frisee, radicchio, etc.) and an assertive dressing (greek or italian style vinaigrette) - to complement and cut through the richness of the ziti! YUM!
- August 27, 2009 at 9:37 AM
- Kim Smith said...
I'd add spinach, tomatoes, Parma, croutons, and a honey mustard dressing. Then, I'd hurry up and eat it so I could move on to the Ziti!
- August 27, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- Anna said...
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- August 27, 2009 at 9:44 AM
- Anna said...
Ok this looks amazing. BTW, love reading Laura on here--she def makes it more fun to hang out on VegWeb!!!
- August 27, 2009 at 9:46 AM
- Walker said...
I would have a raspberry vinaigrette over baby spinach leaves tossed with toasted pecans, sliced strawberries, chickpeas and diced red bell pepper. Yummmmm.
- August 27, 2009 at 10:01 AM
I make awesome salads with greens, raw beets, avacoda, artichokes, carrots, tomatoes and whatever else is in the fridge! (P.S. I'm posting from work but my name is "Tweety" and I want a calender...LOL)
- August 27, 2009 at 10:17 AM
I love the idea of having all of the alternatives to real dairy, etc. However, some of the things in the recipes that you suggest are impossible to find let alone buy! Perhaps at Whole Foods or somewhere similar but it's always so overpriced... I would like to see alternative suggestions made to the alternatives. (if that makes any sense). HA! All be healthy and well!
- August 27, 2009 at 10:42 AM
- Laura said...
Super cheesy ziti is a really hearty dish, so you'd want the salad to
be light, but chock full of flavor and nutrients. Here's my salad
Mixed Field Greens
Kale (for added zip)
Fresh garden cucumbers (preferably yellow cucumbers or lemon cucumbers)
Red onion Slices
Grated carrots
A sprinkle of sunflower seeds
Homemade herbed croutons
And top it off with a good high quality Balsamic vinegar
Super tasty!
- August 27, 2009 at 11:14 AM
- Celeste said...
Hmm.. I think baby spinach with cherry tomatoes, avocado, topped with walnuts, sweet juicy strawberries, and balsamic vinaigrette!
- August 27, 2009 at 11:19 AM
- Peace, Love and Veganism said...
I'm for a salad with artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, olives and spinach, with a zesty Italian (homemade, of course) or Dreena's Cumin-Cinnamon vinaigrette.
- August 27, 2009 at 1:14 PM
- Chrissy said...
loads of spinach to balance out the meal, with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, olives and pine nuts. a drizzle of olive oil and your set!
- August 27, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Broccoli salad:
broccoli, red pepper, raisins, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, thyme, and maybe pinon. YUM!!!
- August 27, 2009 at 1:32 PM
- Veganosaurus said...
Sprouted mung beans, chopped cucumber, chopped cilantro, freshly grated coconut, green chilli paste (spicy green chillies ground into a paste with a dash of sea salt and a pinch of asafoetida) and loads of freshly squeezed lime juice over the whole thing. Mix well, serve. We call this Kosumbari and it just might be the thing to make your Daiya supply last a wee bit longer :)
- August 27, 2009 at 3:51 PM
- Puppy said...
i totally think it is fair to leave a post about Laura! cause Laura IS AWESOME PEOPLE. she shared her burrito with me and made me eat at all kinds of vegan places while i was in sf. and she is hazel's momma! *insert eye-hearts smilie*
as for a salad to hold it's own, i don't think that would be possible. but if i had to try, i would do grilled portabellas, avocado, more grilled veggies (onion, zuc, fennel) and then toss it with a soy sauce/agave/raspberry balsamic vin dressing. on a bed of bibb lettuce
- August 27, 2009 at 3:52 PM
I say give my calendar to tweety...I am in Nepal and so it would not be worth it to send to me, besides it might get lost. Unless you want to hold it for me until I get back in June of 2010...I 'd even let you use it until then.
- August 27, 2009 at 5:42 PM
- The Vegan Food Snob said...
oh wow, that's some mean lookin cheezy ziti.
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