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Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 | 12:04 p.m.
This New Year's Weekend you can choose to party with three quarters of the Kardashians, one half of the Black Eyed Peas, or three eights of the Jersey Shore cast. Those are just a handful of the celeb hosts in town for what has become one of the biggest nights in the world of Las Vegas nightlife. Start planning now as many venues do sell out early. Remember to call your venue of choice ahead of time to confirm ticket prices as they vary by day and are typically higher than usual on New Year's Eve. Wherever you end up, party safely and salute the new year in style!
Friday, December 30:
Iron Maidens: The world's only female tribute to Iron Maiden, Iron Maidens, kicks off New Year's weekend festivities at Green Valley Ranch.
Dirty South Australian DJ/remixer/record producer Dirty South has headlined at both Coachella and the Electronic Daisy Carnival and now he'll entertain the masses at Tao the night before NYE.
Arianny Celeste: UFC ring girl and Maxim and Playboy cover model Arianny Celeste hosts at Rok Vegas after the big UFC 141 fight at MGM Grand.
The Ryan Whyte Maloney Band: The Ryan Whyte Maloney Band performs at Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer at the Excalibur to begin ushering in the new year.
Sebastian Ingrosso: Swedish-raised DJ and producer Sebastian Ingrosso released his first official remix back in 1999. Now he is also one third of DJ super-group the Swedish House Mafia, along with friends Axwell and Steve Angello. He'll get NYE weekend started at XS.
RYU after fight party: RYU (Respect Yourself Universe) hosts an after-fight party at Tryst featuring a DJ set by DJ Pizzo.
Good Charlotte and The Situation: Good Charlotte will kick off the biggest weekend of the year at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens with a concert. Following the pop punk tunes, catch Jersey Shore reality star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino as he hosts the evening at Chateau and accepts a gift of a specialty motocross dirt bike from extreme sports retailer, HeadRush, next door at Sugar Factory.
Alistair Overeem's after fight party: UFC fighter Alistair Overeem hosts his after fight party at Surrender following his showdown with Brock Lesnar at UFC 141. Lil Jon and Sidney Samson will provide the sounds.
Nate Diaz and Ronald Ortiz-Magro: Nate Diaz hosts his after fight party at Gallery following his showdown with Donald Cerrone at UFC 141. Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro will help the fighter get the party started.
Pauly D: Jersey Shore's favorite DJ, Pauly D, gets the party started at the Hard Rock's Absolution Weekend with a DJ set at Vanity.
Saturday, December 31:
NYE at the Venetian and Palazzo bars: At the Venetian and Palazzo, Fusion Mixology Bar, Laguna Champagne Bar, Salute Lounge, Oculus and La Scena will host Midnight Mix, an open bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., with select premium liquor, sparkling wine, Red Bull and domestic beer for $100.
Downtown Countdown 2012: InsertCoin(s) hosts the Downtown Countdown 2012, the first New Year's Eve block party in the Fremont East district. Enjoy drink specials from Budweiser, Stoli Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey and Red Bull, as well as live music from Pride and the Vanities, Otherwise, Rhyme N Rhythm (RNR) and other special guests. Beginning at midnight, a fireworks show will take place from the roof of The Ogden residences, located less than a block away from InsertCoin(s).
New Year's Heave concert: House of Blues rings in the new year in punk rock style with the New Year's Heave concert featuring NOFX, Lagwagon and Old Man Markley.
Rod Daily: Adult film actor Rod Daily hosts the gay club's NYE party. Dance the night away to sets by DJs Drew G, Mikey Swift, Chris Adams and Vago, sip on free drinks from 10 to 11:30 p.m. and score some cash for the new year in the evening's cash balloon drop.
Say What? NYE Champagne & Bling : Beauty Bar presents a multifaceted NYE extravaganza featuring a fashion show, $1 glasses of champagne, DJ sets and live performances by Cinemetric, Hunnypot, Italian Japanese, The Objex, Paria B and DUWOPRose.
2012 Bridge Bash: It you can't travel to Times Square for NYE then consider this alternative at New York-New York's Brooklyn Bridge and Nine Fine Irishmen pub, complete with an open bar, live entertainment and an elevated view of the midnight fireworks show.
Club Curry: Body English opens its doors once again for a special NYE event: Club Curry. Enjoy an open bar from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. plus music from Robin S., known for her hit "Show Me Love," DJ Erez Bi, Nathan Scot and Brett Rubin. A portion of the proceeds benefit Child Focus.
Samantha Ronson: Enjoy a two-hour open bar plus passed hors d'oeuvres from 9 p.m. until midnight plus the sounds of DJ Samantha Ronson and a great view of the fireworks from Lavo's patio.
NYE at Gold Spike: The Gold Spike Hotel and Casino hosts an open party on New Year's Eve throughout the entire casino floor and lounge. From 11 p.m. – 4 a.m., dance to DJ music and win prizes. With the purchase of a drink, guests will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes varying from free future stays to food vouchers and Gold Spike logo apparel.
NYE at Rumor: Rumor Boutique Hotel offers $6 glasses of champagne and $6 tapatizers from Addiction restaurant from 6 p.m. – midnight along with DJ music from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Dinner at Mood and Artisan Afterhours: Celebrate the New Year with a four-course dinner and party at the Artisan Hotel Boutique. Admission includes a four-course dinner at Mood, glass of champagne and entrance to the Ultra Lounge New Year's Eve Party. Enjoy music from DJ M!keattack and Stellar. Seatings for dinner are at 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. Early Bird seating for just the dinner at Mood is $50 per person at either 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. If guests just wish to attend the party in the lounge and enjoy a champagne toast, entry is $30 for men and $20 for ladies from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. and then after 2 a.m. there is no cover for Artisan Afterhours.
2012 Gauge New Year's Eve Party: Kick off 2012 with a country-style party at the Treasure Island saloon and dance hall. Enjoy live music by DJs and country rockers Austin Law, take a shot at the mechanical bull ($5) and enjoy the Strip's fireworks from the venue's outdoor viewing area. Open bar and hors d'oeuvres from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Prestige NYE: Prestige, located on the 23rd floor of The Palazzo, offers a great view of the Strip fireworks. Enjoy an open bar from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., light bites and a champagne toast at plus a live band. Ticket prices are $146.10 for general admission, excluding window tables, which start at $800 and seat up to four guests. For reservations, call The Palazzo at 702-607-2130.
Révellion: Celebrate Révellion at Sushisamba. The Brazilian-inspired New Year's Eve party features DJs, samba dancers and drummers. A la carte menus will feature a selection of signature items in addition to New Year's Eve specials. Menu items include seared American wagyu beef, wagyu and foie gyoza, Japanese-style salt and pepper mongo ika, taquitos, Maine lobster, filet mignon, Chilean seabass, a variety of signature rolls, yellowtail ceviche and an assortment of sashimi ceviches and tiraditos. Call 702-607-0700 for reservations.
NYE at V Bar: V Bar counts down with entertainment from a special guest video DJ spinning mash ups, hip-hop, top 40, dance and house music. Tables are available in the main room or VIP room and include one bottle of champagne. For table reservations, call 702-414-3200.
DJ Swerve: Sushi Roku offers its regular menu from 4-8 p.m. on New Year's Eve. From 10 p.m. until 2 a.m., enjoy an open bar New Year's Eve party. The $50 open bar tickets are available for purchase for dinner guests, and $100 tickets are available for those just interested in the party. Tables are $1,000 and include two bottles and open bar tickets for up to four people. Enjoy music from DJ Swerve.
NYE dinner and drinks: Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas will feature dining and drink packages. Executive Chef Michael Sellmann has created a four-course prix-fixe menu with prices beginning at $150. An additional cocktail package is also available, priced at $100. Reservations may be made by email, with manager Roland Paz, at [email protected]
Skip The Strip: Silverton invites guests to "Skip The Strip" this New Year's Eve Special and enjoy $10 all-you-can-drink domestic draft, well cocktails, wine and sparkling white wine at all casino bars along with food specials at Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge and Shady Grove Lounge for one night only.
Nadia Ali and Derrick Berry: Nadia Ali performs at Krave for NYE along with a special performance by Derrick Barry and Adama & Aboulaye of the Ivory Coast Dancers. Enjoy music from DJ Lightknife, DJ Michael Graves, DJ J. Diesel and DJ Morningstar. Other entertainers include aerial performers, twin brother porn stars Liam Luca Rosso, RuPaul's Drag Race star Yara Sofia, plus DJ Chi Chi La Rue who will do the midnight countdown. Enjoy a free champagne toast, free hats, horns and tiaras plus a free breakfast buffet after 4 a.m.
Rob Kardashian: Not one to let his famous sisters steal the spotlight, reality TV star Rob Kardashian hosts the party at Tryst, featuring a DJ set from Dave Fogg.
TributePalooza: Fremont Street Experience's New Year's Eve celebration, the 4th Annual TributePalooza, goes from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. and will feature Steel Panther and Rock Sugar. There will also be music from 10 tribute bands, a 2011 year-in-review retrospective on the Viva Vision screen, a midnight countdown led by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and a fireworks show on the Viva Vision canopy. To celebrate the new year, FSE presents the premiere of Bon Jovi's Viva Vision show at 10:45 p.m. Bon Jovi's Cosmic Concert features three songs hand selected by Jon Bon Jovi: "It's My Life," "Who Says You Can't Go Home" and "Livin' On A Prayer."
Steve Angello: The house DJ and producer (one-third of DJ trio Swedish House Mafia), Steve Angello, spins at XS Nightclub at Encore.
Laura Croft: Ring in 2012 with Holly's World co-star Laura Croft as she hosts at Crazy Horse III and Posh Boutique Nightclub. Revelers can enjoy an open bar from 9 p.m. until midnight, including a champagne toast at midnight. Locals can enjoy $99 bottles of champagne all night long. The celebration continues with the launch of Crazy Horse III's industry appreciation breakfast from 4 until 8 a.m. featuring endless Bloody Marys, mimosas and breakfast food selections.
Buck 2011 party: PBR Rock Bar will count down to the New Year with Buck 2011, offering partygoers a couple of options for ringing in the new year with either an indoor-only or a full-venue access party. Both options include an open bar of domestic drafts and well drinks from 9 p.m. to midnight. Guests will have the option of enjoying a buffet-style spread from 8 to 11 p.m. for an additional $25.
Holly Madison: Ring in the new year with one of Vegas' favorite showgirls, Holly Madison. The Peepshow and Holly's World star hosts at Gallery Nightclub.
Taryn Manning: Tabú Ultra Lounge welcomes actress Taryn Manning as she rings in 2012 with a special DJ set. Known for her roles in 8 Mile, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads, Crazy/Beautiful, Sons of Anarchy and Hawaii Five-O, the starlet has also been busy on the DJ scene with gigs at high-profile events including House of Hype's Sundance and Coachella parties. Guests can enjoy an open bar from 9 to 11 p.m. while DJ Kid Jay mans the DJ booth.
NYE at the Gold Coast: The Gold Coast celebrates with two parties. Check out a dance party with music from the group 360 in the Gold Coast Showroom. Admission is free with a two-drink minimum. Guests can also choose the Noches Caliente Latin Dance Party in the Arizona Ballroom, which is $15.
NYE at Sam's Town: Party all day and all night for free at Sam's Town where you can catch The Fab Beatles tribute band from 4-9 p.m. and Too Sharp from 10 p.m.-3:30 a.m., both in Roxy's Lounge.
NYE at the Suncoast: Ring in the new year with a dauber in your hand at NYE bingo at the Suncoast. Doors open at 8 and the game starts at 9:30. Other Suncoast options include an earlier bingo session at 1 p.m. including free champagne and daubers for players, Voices 3 in the showroom at noon and Vegas Super Band in the showroom at 9 p.m., including a champagne toast and balloon drop. The Bowling Center also offers a special NYE edition of cosmic bowling with a DJ.
NYE celebration at The Orleans: Celebrate the new year at The Orleans with a New Year's Eve Dance Party in the Mardi Gras Ballroom, including hors d'oeuvres, open bar and party favors, priced at $75. If you're in Brendan's Irish Pub, catch a free show from Killian's Angels at 9 p.m. The Bourbon Street Cabaret Lounge will offer a free show from HNLV at p.m.
Bike bar hop: Drive This! Entertainment owners Craig Gilbert and Michael Frey will kick off the end-of-the-year celebration with an East Coast countdown featuring a complimentary tequila shot at their Mexican restaurant, Tacos & Tequila, before heading to their newest venture, Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer, where the party features a live band, and the event will finish with a view of the fireworks and music from DJ A+ at their stylish cocktail lounge, Rhumbar, inside The Mirage. Guests can enjoy wine, beer and well cocktails at all three locations for only $175 per person.
NYE at Presidio: Ring in the new year at Presidio featuring a party with an open bar, the music of Jeremy Jones, unlimited appetizers, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
NYE at GVR: Green Valley Ranch offers up several options for NYE. Guests at the Lobby Bar can enjoy music from DJ Seany Mac from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Enjoy $99 bottles of Veuve Cliquot and $150 bottles of Belvedere, plus an open bar option as well. At Ovation, enjoy music from Hyphy Crunk plus an open bar from 9 p.m. until midnight, for $75, $100 day of. At Quinn's Irish Pub, the Rustyn Vaughan Lee Band will perform from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. then Darby O'Gill & The Little People continues the party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Get free entry with the $30 all-you-can-drink special from 9 p.m. to midnight.
John Legend: Crooner and pianist John Legend, famous for his tune "Ordinary People," will take the stage at The Pearl at the Palms on New Year's Eve. The soul singer recently put out an album called Wake Up! with The Roots. The official after party takes place at Moon Nightclub.
The Spectacular Spectacular: The Palms rings in the new year in a big way with parties at all their venues. After a three-year residency with his Perfecto Vegas show, Paul Oakenfold delivers one final Perfecto show at Rain. Over at Moon, catch the John Legend after party while downstairs at Playboy Club, enjoy a Playmate Takeover featuring the tunes of DJ Alie Layus plus Playmates Heather Smith, Tiffany Toth, Michelle McLaughlin, Quiana Chase and Iryna Ivanova. Miss Nevada USA, Sarah Chapman, hosts the party at Ghostbar. Choose one venue or get the VIP all access package to enjoy all four plus a hosted bar featuring Ketel One, Don Julio, 10 Cane Rum, Red Bull and Fiji water from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Fergie: Black Eyed Peas star Fergie hosts the grand opening of 1Oak Nightclub at Mirage. Enjoy music by Jesse Marco.
NYE at Beso: Party under the fireworks at CityCenter while enjoying an open bar from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. at Beso. Please call 702-254-2376 for reservations.
Drink 'til You Drop party: Cathouse hosts Las Vegas' official "Drink 'til You Drop" party from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. featuring a guest DJ and open bar from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m.
F#@! 2011 party: Rockhouse wants partiers to forget all of what went down in 2011 with its "F#@! 2011" New Year's Eve bash. All partygoers can enjoy an open bar from 9 p.m. until midnight leading up to a complimentary champagne toast to ring in 2012.
Celebrate with Cirque: Spend New Year's Eve at Gold Lounge with a night of visual experiences with Cirque du Doleil featuring an open bar from 9-11 p.m., a countdown and a champagne toast at midnight.
Collective Zoo's Downtown Block Party: Ring in the new year Downtown at Party at Bar + Bistro at The Arts Factory and Artifice with Collective Zoo, featuring the sounds of three different DJs including DJ Zo from VegasStrEATS, MikeysWorld and Kid Conrad from the Griffin. Guests can also enjoy live reggae performed by Oneness Vibe and fire dancers at Bar + Bistro and the sounds of an acclaimed French DJ at The Artifice. The premium open bar package includes sponsored drinks from Bacardi and Martini & Rossi from 9-11 p.m. and a champagne toast for every U.S. time zone until the West Coast countdown at midnight.
Bottomless New Year's Eve: No, that doesn't mean you can party with your pants off. It means you can enjoy an open bar all night and unlimited VIP bottle service at Koi. Please call 702-287-0915 for pricing details and availability.
Bruno Mars: The pop artist scored seven Grammy nominations with his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, winning for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the track "Just the Way You Are." Catch him live at The Bank as he counts down to 2012.
NYE at Aliante: Aliante offers two ways to party. At ETA Lounge, DJ Silence spins from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., with go-go dancers. Tickets are $25 at the door and military members receive a $5 discount with valid military ID. Access Showroom features the classic Journey sounds with DSB. Tickets are $15 in advance or $25 at the door, with the same military discount.
Yellow Brick Road: At The Railhead, Las Vegas-based classic rock tribute band Yellow Brick Road performs. Tickets are $24.95 in advance and $34.95 at the door and include a champagne toast at midnight. At KIXX Lounge, DJ Ania spins Top 40 and classic rock hits from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.
NYE at Red Rock: At Rocks Lounge, guests can enjoy the alternative rock sounds of Franky Perez. DJ BKNY will ring in the New Year at Lucky Bar, beginning at 9:30 p.m. At Onyx Bar, Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
NYE at Texas Station: Jerry Tiffe kicks off the celebrations early at South Padre, by bringing back the days of swing. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the cover is $10 at the door. True-2-Crue will continue the party at South Padre starting at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15. Entry includes a champagne toast at midnight. Over at A-Bar, Darrin Michaels performs jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests can enjoy the sounds of Betsy Holm from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Garage Bar and Sideshow performs classics and the latest hits inside Martini Lounge from 9 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Titanic-theme NYE: Rí Rá Las Vegas celebrates New Year's Eve with two toasts to the New Year. In addition to the traditional midnight toast, the pub will ring in the Irish New Year at 4 p.m. The pub will celebrate this special occasion by hosting a Titanic-themed party. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best ship passenger attire, as first-class, second-class or steerage passengers, with the best costumes winning prizes. The Shamrock Rovers perform from 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., blending traditional Irish ballads and tunes with contemporary songs. During the party, Rí Rá will feature Titanic-themed menu items, including brie en croute, filet mignon Lili, baked Haddock and shepherd's pie. Drink specials include $5 Black Velvets (champagne and Guinness) during the party.
Mary J. Blige: RPM Nightclub opens its doors with a nine-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum recording artist Mary J. Blige. The "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" will celebrate the New Year as well as the success of her latest release, My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1). Her appearance also commemorates the launch of Saturdays: Unleashed with DJ sourMILK from LA's Power 106. VIP general admission tickets including an open bar from 8-10 p.m. are $75 for women and $125 for men.
Kourtney Kardashian & The Madden twins: After Good Charlotte performs Friday night at Chateau, Good Charlotte's twin brothers, Benji and Joel Madden, will perform a special DJ set on the rooftop of Chateau Gardens to ring in 2012 along with reality TV stars Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick from Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
Tyga and Bobby Valentino: Ring in the new year with performances by Tyga and Bobby Valentino. Tyga, a Compton native, got his start with help from his cousin Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes. He recently released the album Careless World. R&B artist Bobby Valentino, known for the hit single "Slow Down," also performs.
LMFAO: LMFAO brings the Party Rock scene to Haze to ring in the new year. If you're sexy and you know it, get to the Aria Nightclub to show everyone that you're in Las Vegas for NYE, bitch.
Chris Brown: Hang with the "Beautiful People" at Pure as Chris Brown performs his hits and counts down to midnight. Guests can enjoy a view of the Strip's fireworks show from the outdoor patio.
Stevie Wonder: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas starts the new year with a classic with the legendary Stevie Wonder performing at The Chelsea.
Old School New Year's Eve Party: The Las Vegas Hilton presents the Second Annual Old School New Year's Eve Party in the hotel's ballroom featuring timeless music, dancing and a champagne toast.
B.o.B: Producer and rapper B.o.B, known for tracks like "Nothin' on You," "Airplanes" and "Magic," performs at LAX.
NYE dinner and party: VooDoo Steak and VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub offers a view the Las Vegas skyline from the 50th floor of the Rio. Voodoo Steak will offer a New Year's Eve menu created by Chef Mecinas and seatings are available at 8:45 p.m., 9:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., priced at $200 per person for non-window seating and $250 per person for window seating. The package includes the table for the night, dinner, taxes and gratuities, three premium cocktails or glasses of wine per person, non-alcoholic beverages and souvenir menus. Guests will also receive access to the 50th floor patio to view firework displays across the Las Vegas valley along with a champagne toast at midnight and access to the Voodoo Rooftop Nightclub after midnight. Please call 702-777-7816 for reservations. DJ Coco, DJ Jay Brea and DJ Hollywood will spin all night upstairs at the nightclub. Admission is $100 pre-sale and $150 at the door. Open bar packages are available for $150 per person.
Pamela Anderson: Blonde bombshell Pamela Anderson will host at Studio 54 while DJ Greg Lopez spins. After 14 years in Las Vegas, the club will be closing its doors early next year so don't miss your chance to spend one last New Year's Eve there.
M Resort's NYE celebration: The M Resort Spa Casino will once again host its annual New Year's Eve celebration. Guests can enjoy complimentary party favors and cake and champagne stations throughout the property. Evening entertainers include dancers and DJs starting at 9 p.m. followed by '80s tribute band Loveshack at 10 p.m. in Ravello. Lowkey Junction performs in the Lobby Bar starting at 9 p.m., DJ Simon spins in M Bar starting at 9 p.m. and veteran DJ Arty spins at the Hostile Grape starting at 9 p.m.
Guns N' Roses: Legendary rockers Guns N' Roses are doing their first US tour in 5 years and the final shows will round out the year at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The band will perform a two-and-a-half-hour show with all of their hits.
Kaskade: For its one-year anniversary, Marquee invites Kaskade back light up the dance floor with his signature anthemic house music. Recently voted "America's Best DJ" in DJ Times, Kaskade will bring all his energy to the Cosmopolitan's nightclub for a year-ending bash.
NYE at Blue Martini: Blue Martini closes out the year with a party featuring live entertainment all night plus a champagne toast at midnight. The full menu will be available all night. Please call 702-949-2583 for table reservations.
New Year's Eve Gala: Panevino offers a gala celebration beginning with a five-course dinner at 9:30 followed by live entertainment featuring The Essence Trio. At midnight, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the Las Vegas skyline and the fireworks show. Elegant attire is recommended. Please call 702-222-2400 for reservations.
Kim Kardashian: After a year in the headlines, reality star Kim Kardashian of Keeping Up With The Kardashians seeks to make some more as she hosts the night at Tao Nightclub at the Venetian.
Iyaz: Iyaz performs live at Revolution Lounge. Enjoy songs like "So Big", "Solo" and "Replay." Guests can enjoy a hosted bar from 9-11 p.m.
Will.i.am: Black Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am spins at Surrender along with DJ Ammo. Enjoy an open bar fro 9-11 p.m.
NYE at Cabo Wabo: Celebrate New Year's Eve with a great view of the Strip at Cabo Wabo Cantina in Miracle Mile Shops. For guests seeking the complete dining experience, Cabo Wabo will offer a three-course dinner menu and midnight champagne toast on the patio, available for $100 per person. Partygoers looking to send off 2011 with a bang can purchase Cabo Wabo's upstairs open bar package, available from 9 p.m. to midnight for $100 person. An indoor all-you-can-eat buffet will also be offered for $75 per person. An ultimate New Year's Eve package that includes the upstairs open bar and buffet is available for $150. For reservations, please call 702-385-2226.
Robbie Rivera: The Puerto Rican house DJ spins at Vanity Nightclub at the Hard Rock as part of their Absolution Weekend.
Sunday, January 1:
Paul Oakenfold: After his last Perfecto show at Rain, Paul Oakenfold christens the decks at Hyde as he performs on opening day at the new Bellagio club. Hyde kicks off the celebration at 5 p.m. with DJ88 behind the turntables. White tuxedo-clad butlers and cocktail servers will serve organically crafted cocktails and a menu of gourmet small plates from the Maccioni family's acclaimed restaurant Circo.
Lingerie and Smoking Jacket Brunch: On December 31 and January 1, Rumor Boutique Hotel will host a Lingerie and Smoking Jacket Brunch. Stay in your comfy pajamas or nightgown for brunch at Rumor and receive a Rumor Logo t-Shirt.
Brandon Kent: Brandon Kent spins at the first Ghostbar Sunday of the year. Start 2012 off with a little local house music.
Drake: The Joint kicks off the new year with a special performance by Drake. The Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling recording artist and actor brings hit "What's My Name," "Headlines" and "I'm On One" to the Hard Rock venue.


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Dan Fromm
Joined: 14 May 2001
Posts: 1990
Location: New Jersey
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:56 am
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Jan, I was frank and open with you. Did my best to answer your questions. Sometimes the best answer to a question is a question. If I were averse to risk I'd have ignored you.
The questions you asked have been asked many times before, here and elsewhere.
I asked why you were afraid of making a mistake because you asked us to help you not make a mistake. I've made mistakes myself when buying photographic equipment and have survived. So now I'm not as worried about buying a lens that won't do what I think I need it to as I used to be. One of the things to be learned from my many mistakes is that mistakes aren't fatal.
I am puzzled about why you ask for advice about which lens(es) to get for your Crown. You have all of the information you need in front of you and you've looked at it. Its clear that you know what it means.
I suggested you ask for advice on the LF forum only after you responded positively to someone else's suggestion that you consider a wood field camera. IMO the only useful movement Graphics have is front rise (fall when inverted) and they don't have enough of that. I like my little Graphics, but they're not good cameras for shooting, e.g., tall buildings. If you want to shoot architecture, using a real LF camera was a good suggestion; so was your response to it.
Since you've let that door be opened, I'll suggest that you consider going to 5x7. Not to be obnoxious, but in his book Field Photography A. A. Blaker, who I respect greatly, makes the point that moving up in format isn't worth doing unless one doubles both linear dimensions of the film. If you're starting from 6x8, 4x5 isn't enough larger. 5x7 is. BTW, not everyone agrees with Blaker on this point, but you should be aware of his ideas.
I suggested that you should stop worrying about what's best and go and do and make your mistakes because I've read many threads on the LF forum and APUG that have made it clear to me that everyone who starts using a view camera starts with the wrong one no matter how much effort had been put into making the choice. Many of the people who went through the process were bright, thoughtful, well-informed, and good photographers. Some problems, it seems, are better solved by trial and error than by thinking hard about them.
Good luck, have fun,
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jan normandale
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 30
Location: Toronto Canada
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:41 am
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Hi Troublemaker.. FWIW I've now shortlisted two categories of lenses based on comments from forum members I've received here today.
Wollensak 90mm f12.5, f9.0, or f6.8
Schneider Angulon 90mm f 6.8
Bausch & Lomb 88mm
Graflex Symmar S 180mm
Wollensak Optar 203mm
Wollensak 190mm f 4.5
Kodak Ektar 203mm f7.7
I will try one from each, wide and long, provided I'm now able to get one of these at a price I can afford. I'll have to see what the market price is for these lenses. I'm now comfortable that these will provide the coverage I can use with the limited movements on the Crown. Actual use will show me if I need to change or adjust accordingly. This selection should enable me to get going since my Crown has a Schneider Kreuzenach Xenar 137mm f4.7 for mid use. I think I'll stay put with that for a while before considering some additional 135mm +/- glass like your Optar.
Your comment that 'all vintage lenses were not created equal' was one reason I posted my original request I realize that lenses can be idiosyncratic. Dan's comments that I can sell my "mistakes" is understandable however I'm still paying a mortgage, car loan, helping a daughter, schooling a son, buying groceries and trying to keep my wife happy. So I don't want to start 'trading' lenses unless I buy something totally unworkable. I'm trying to avoid those costs.
Your comment about the TLR.. I've a very old beater of a Rolleicord, it does wonderful things and I've about 175$ into it. The Contax is a G1 which no one wants today. Camera and 45mm lens cost about $350 all in from people like KEH where I got it. I shoot glass first, convenience is secondary to me.
The reason I want 4x5 is for the larger prints, I want more film for more image detail than I get from my 120 TLR. Vintage is kind of fun but I'm not looking for that, if it turns out that the images look that way, I'll see if I like it. If I do I'll probably incorporate it into my composition.
The link to Kerry Thalman's lens tests is one I visited. However I was unable to read the tests because there's no key for some of the columns relating to "cnt/mdl/edge". I was unable to determine what was being measured and the significance of the numbers.. ie is a high or low number signifying better or poorer performance? Can you throw light on that?
Re Holga's LoL.. I have one and it cost all of 20$ along with a few other 'crappy or vintage cameras' I own for recreational photography and the look they provide. I've an Argus C3 and a Yashica GSN. So I'm okay on that front. Thanks again for the thoughts and insights.
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jan normandale
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 30
Location: Toronto Canada
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:56 am
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Dan, I appreciate your clarification. I've got the help you noted (see the post above this one) and I'll be working on it. Regarding changing equipment ... I totally agree. I don't doubt that I will evolve and so will my equipment. For now I'm on the path you noted in one of your posts above .. trial and error and taking advice. I have enough figurative "scar tissue" to know that advice is worth taking.
I take advice and I've got some good advice in this specific thread. Regarding using the camera I'll probably be around checking FAQ's here at Graflex. I like a lot of the features of this camera such as 120 roll backs, polaroid inserts and Grafmatic film holders. I think this is a brilliant camera capable of a lot of things. Perhaps I'm overly optimistic but that's what I think. That's why I purchased the Crown 4x5.
Regarding LF and APUG.. I'll probably show up there too. But that will be later. There's a ton of information at this site as you know. I'm only starting. I've only 5 posts hopefully I will end up with as many as you and also being helpful to new entrants. Thanks again.
Cheers, Jan
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Posts: 715
Location: So Cal
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:35 am
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I don't have time to respond to your list this minute, but will shortly.
But two question that will guide my and other's thoughts.
How large do you intend to print, what type, and viewing distance etc...?
And what budget are you trying to keep within?
(I'm thinking large prints can cost more than any one of the lenses you listed. The cost of B&W done myself, and the bills for large color prints for a landscape showing I planned wiped me out pretty good.)
Also, the tone of your first couple posts made it sound like you had a time frame or deadline.
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jan normandale
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 30
Location: Toronto Canada
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:47 am
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Troublemaker.. I'm fading fast here it's 1.30 am.. Take your time on your response.
Here's mine
• large prints 22"x30" pulled silk screen prints, some lab prints 16"x20"
• I'm planning on a max of 3 silk screen prints pulled by myself and 3 lab prints.
• Price is unavoidable.. so I'll just pay, it'd be nice to win a lottery though.
• Timing: I'm planning on being ready winter / March 2008. (Hopefully I'll have about 12 images on the 4x5 that are worthy contenders for printing.)
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Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:58 pm
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Jan, check your private messages.
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Bruce Curtis
Joined: 26 Nov 2008
Posts: 5
Location: Jeffersonville, Vermont
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:18 pm
Post subject: Lens selection for Crown Graphic
Hi Jan, I realize this info might be a year too late, but here is my two cents worth of sugestions. First if you are going to go for a semi vintage lens, Ektars had much better quality control than Optars (Optars are hit or mis) and Ektars always have been more desireable. I own quite a few of both, and Ektars always seem to perform better. 203mm F/7.7 Ektars, if you can find a clean one, is very sharp, and has an image circle of aprox 215mm, that may seem small by todays standards. This lens was designed specificaly for the Kodak 5x7 view camera (taken from their sales literature) and can be shot wide open with very good results. These were real sleepers 20 years ago, when every body wanted the Commercial Ektars (the commercial Ektars need to be stopped down about a third of the way before they are really sharp when doing closeup work, etc). Due to someone letting out the secret on e-bay the 203mm F/7.7's are now hot items, and climbing in price. They are nice and small and will allow you to close up you Crown without the hassel of removing the lens. Can't do that with a 210 Symmar S.
135 Optars on a 4x5 will not have enough coverage to cover the corners (ok for rollbacks), press photographers didn't care because they used the center portion of the negative, and the 135 gave them some fudge facter. The 127 Ektars were designed for 3x4 format (same for optars).
As you probably know 90 Super Angulons are still pricey, and better than regular Angulons. You may be able to find a nice Nikon SW for less than a Super Angulon and they are just as good. Happy Shooting.
Bruce Curtis
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jan normandale
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 30
Location: Toronto Canada
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:56 am
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Hi Bruce, thanks for the response. Due to us living in the 'age of computers' nothing slips past the threshold. I have been looking for an Ekatar 203/7.7 since I posted and they do seem to go high. I just keep waiting however I have a feeling I may have to wait. Regarding the 90mm I'm also still looking but had not considered a Nikon due to my "lack of knowledge" I'm sure Nikon glass is good so I will check that out.
thanks again, Jan
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Bruce Curtis
Joined: 26 Nov 2008
Posts: 5
Location: Jeffersonville, Vermont
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:00 pm
Post subject: Lens selection
Hi Jan, just a little more info. Sometimes you can get a camera (usually mounted on Graphic View II's) with a 203mm f/7.7 mounted on it for the same price range as a lens sold separately. People that break up cameras and lenses do that to get more money for them. I've gotten the 203's for less than $75 years back, and $175 two years ago on ebay. I bought a Graphic View II (Graflok back and 203mm Ektar) about 6 months ago for around $175. I have 4 to use on different cameras, so that shows how much I like them (all have different lensboards).
Watch out for Schneider lenes made in the mid 50's to late 60's as their quality control wasn't very good, especially watch out for the convertable Schneiders (good paper weights). Also consider Fujinon view camera lenses. They have a good reputation.
Bruce Curtis
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Posts: 10
Location: Canada
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:58 am
Post subject: Re: Lens selection
I dunno what Bruce is talking about with 135mm optars not covering 4x5. They seem to do it just fine for me, wide open on chrome.
Also heres my particular experience with wide angle Nikons on a pacemaker crown graphic:
The 90mm f/8 can be used without dropping the bed. The 65mm f/4 can be used but you have to drop the bed. With the 65mm, the front standard will sit on the back rails. The thing I like about these 2 lenses is that they both work well with a reversed front standard. With the front standard reversed, you get forward tilt which is invaluable when doing landscapes (whereas with the front standard in the normal configuration, you do not get front tilt unless you drop the bed and the standard is on the front rails). With a 75mm, I'm guessing you will have to drop the bed and have the lens on the front rails so a reversed front standard is out of the question.
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Bruce Curtis
Joined: 26 Nov 2008
Posts: 5
Location: Jeffersonville, Vermont
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:32 pm
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Hi Jan, in response to Nick's reply, 135mm f/4.7 Optars are a Tessar-type design that covers aproximately 55 degrees or 140mm image circle at infinity. A standard 4x5 sheet film holders diagonal measurement (Graflex manufactured in this case ) is about 155mm in the film gate. Tessar designs are sharpest in the center, and the resolution falls off as you approach the edges of the image circle. Check out
if you havent already. A good variety of info in one spot.
You'll notice the falloff in the corners (with a 127 or 135) if you photograph a deep blue north sky about 45 degrees above the horizon. On a hazy or light overcast day it may not be noticeable. There is a reason why Kodak produced 152mm f/4.5 Ektars and Wollensak produced 162mm f/4.7 Optars. I have three 152's and one 162 that I have shot with.
If you Google topics about Graphics you sometimes find threads that link you to Graflex.org topics that you may not find in their own search engine.
Bruce Curtis
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jan normandale
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 30
Location: Toronto Canada
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:31 pm
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Hi Brian and Speedtrial, I'm no expert but I do understand the need for appropriate coverage of the film by the lens. Some lenses just don't give coverage with movement but are adequate without movement.
My Crown Graphic came with a 127mm lens which is 'adequate' I'm exploring something in the 150mm range and the 200mm range. I've also considered something in the 90mm range however I've not put my money down because I've not been able to find some indicative images with these lenses on a 4x5 Graflex.
If either of you have something appropriately illustrative of these focal lenghts I'd really like to see. You can send me a link here or jpgs thru my contact info at the bottom of my signature / or directly to jan at ntropy dot us
thanks to both of you.
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Dan Fromm
Joined: 14 May 2001
Posts: 1990
Location: New Jersey
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:06 pm
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Jan, don't fall into the trap of using only original issue lenses.
Somewhat more modern lenses, for example convertible Symmars, aren't much more expensive, have more coverage, and are probably a bit better. And don't worry too much about whether a lens with focal length 150 - 200 mm will fit on a 4x5 Graphic. Just about all modern and, for that matter, ancient lenses of those focal lengths will fit.
If you want to get a 90 mm lens, don't fall into the trap of buying a lens contemporary with your camera. The original issue 90s (f/6.8s from B&L, Schneider, and Wollensak) just barely cover 4x5 and, IMO (others disagree), aren't that good. 100/6.3 Wide Field Ektars are much better, so are Super Angulons and Fuji and Nikon 90 wide angles.
Good luck, have fun, don't be afraid of making a mistake,
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Bruce Curtis
Joined: 26 Nov 2008
Posts: 5
Location: Jeffersonville, Vermont
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:38 pm
Post subject: Lens specifications
Hi Jan, here is a link for specifications on all sorts of lenses that are semi modern to modern. This will give you coverage specs and lots of other data on lots of used lenses you may see ******* used, rather than just going on hearsay.
Bruce Curtis
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Posts: 10
Location: Canada
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:22 pm
Post subject: Re: Lens specifications
Doesn't include the 135mm optar so i guess we can still argue about that one
Ok seriously maybe you're right about the coverage....i just don't see it in the photos I take and I also can't seem to find a good clear source on the internet about the optars image circle. Do you have a link?
You know
Bruce Curtis wrote:
Hi Jan, here is a link for specifications on all sorts of lenses that are semi modern to modern. This will give you coverage specs and lots of other data on lots of used lenses you may see ******* used, rather than just going on hearsay.
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(2012-03-22, 19:30)DDDamian Wrote: Hey guys - think I know the cause here. Eden final is rolling out shortly. I'll do a build once that's "officially" released and do a little patch I think will fix that.
Although I do not have an HD audio capable receiver, yet ( hopefully coming the next weeks ), I come here to see what's going on.
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Track: Scappoose boys break relay records
Indians shatter both relay records from last spring
Scappoose got a minature preview of how tough the competition could be at the state competition last Saturday at the 50th Centennial Invitational in Gresham. When the field includes giants like Central Catholic, Newberg, Barlow, South Eugene and South Salem and you finish third, something is going right. All five schools hold at least one national track and field record, including Galen Rupp's pair of distance records from 2004.
And thanks to another record-setting performance from the Indian relay teams, that's exactly the feat Scappoose was able to pull off, finishing behind only Central Catholic and Newberg, but placing 17 spots above the next Class 4A boys' team.
Finally, Scappoose broke the school records in the boys 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays after weeks of inching toward the history books. The 4x100 team, made up of Jarrett White, Nick Rust, Matt Shoun and Justice Oman ran a blistering 43.26 to beat the old record by a tenth of a second. Braden Clark joined Oman, Rust and Shoun in the 4x400 relay, finishing almost a half-second faster than last season's record at 3:24.28.
Shoun and Oman made the highlight reel for Scappoose as the only Oregon school to have more than one athlete make the final in a single sprinting event. Oman took second in the 200, running a career-best 22.76 in the preliminaries and a 22.97 in the finals. Shoun set a new season-best mark of 23.43 for sixth place.
Dan Carrier made the finals as well, finishing 20th over all in the 1500 meter race and coming just barely short of a new lifetime PR, but coming in with a solid time of four minutes, 15.54 seconds.
The Indians also got an excellent showing from senior Kenny Klippel, who made the finals in both the shot put and discus throws. Klippel placed 22nd in the shot put with a throw of 44 feet, 5 inches, and set a new career-best in the discus competition by tossing 148 feet, 5 inches.
Central Catholic senior John Nizich, seemingly on pace to snap a state record, won the javelin with a throw of 209 feet, one inch just a week after winning the competition at Gresham High School by setting a new personal best of 221 feet, 10 inches.
The Indians saw a number of girls make the finals as well, led by senior Charlie Davidson's 13th place finish in the 3000 meter race. For Davidson, who ran the race in 10:36.56, it was a new lifetime PR. Not only did she smash her old record by 23 seconds, she came within three seconds of setting her fourth school record. Davidson already holds the school marks in the 400, 800 and 1500 meter races.
The Scappoose 4x400 meter relay team ran their fastest time of the season, taking sixth with a time of 4:18.15 thanks to the efforts of Haley Wight, Abby Kessi, Eleanor Jones and Davidson.
Kessi made the final in the 800 meters, running a season-best 2:29.36. The Indians also had senior Lindsey Marquardt make the final in the 1500 meter race, finishing with a time of 5:48.31.
The Indians will cap off a tough stretch with a visit to Jesuit High School for the Nike Twilight Relays on Friday, May 2. Events will begin around 2:30 p.m. The opening ceremony, which will feature two athletes from each team and the National Anthem, will take place at 5:30 p.m. with the awards around 9:45 p.m.


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October 26, 2012. 11am-4pm.
To commemorate National Breast Cancer Month, the student chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers is hosting a fund-raising obstacle course on campus. While the purpose is for the course to be educational and to raise awareness and funds towards research, it is also meant to be fun, safe and non-disruptive. Every participant completes a brain or brawn task at, or even on the way to, a station, and receives a pink item after completion. Each station will have items for participants and items for a "donation." Student clubs are encouraged to participate by volunteering at a specific station during the obstacle course. The club who collects the largest amount fundraising will receive a $100 Visa gift card from donors, Karen and Robert Balch, for their club's needs. Additional prizes and awards will be available. Prizes and awards will be announced at 4:45 p.m. Student club winner will be announced on Monday, October 29. The student chapter of the American Association of Drilling Engineers will be selling luminarias for $5. The luminarias will be lit at 6 p.m. that night on the Athletic Field. The course is open to anyone to participate. The registration fee is $10. Anyone interested in participating in the obstacle course should contact Karen Balch at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 835-5412. Student clubs interested in "manning" a station should email email@example.com. A list of stations can be found at http://www.nmt.edu/~petro and the NMT SPE Facebook page.


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On Tuesday (July 16) Marc Anthony performed "God Bless America" during Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. A performance any artist would be nervous about, Anthony made headlines the next day not for the way he sang the song, but for the mere act of him — a Latino man — singing it.
Some took to Twitter to say they found it "un-American" that he sang "God Bless America," while others questioned his "Mexican" decent.
The truth of the matter is that the New York-born singer is of Puerto Rican descent.
Marc Anthony singing God Bless America on the MLB Allstar Game..........am I the only person that finds that unAmerican—
Jerrell Rock Golden (@SirRock1001) July 17, 2013
Why is a Mexican, Marc Anthony, singing god bless America? Doesn't he know this is AMERICA's song? #ASG—
BitLocker (@BlurNulled) July 17, 2013
Instead of letting it go, Anthony visited Live with Kelly and Michael on Thursday (July 18) to address the issue.
"There were some statements made that people were upset that they would have somebody from another country sing the national anthem," Anthony said. "To set the record straight, I was born and raised in New York. You can't get more New York than me."
He added: "I'm more Puerto Rican than ever and I'm more New York than ever."


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More than a dozen boys and girls appeared enthralled by a puppet show rendition of the favorite folktale "The Little Red Hen" at Bancroft Memorial Library on Saturday morning.
Nothing teaches the valuable lessons of teamwork and diligence quite like colorful puppets telling jokes and singing in silly voices while jigging across a stage.
More than a dozen boys and girls appeared enthralled by a puppet show rendition of the favorite folktale "The Little Red Hen" at Bancroft Memorial Library on Saturday morning.
The show, performed by puppeteer Matt Leonard of Lionheart Puppet Company, followed the hen as she rushes to make 500 of her famous oatmeal cookies for a bake sale, while struggling to recruit the help of her uncooperative animal friends.
Motivated by the hen's promise to share the cookies, the hyper mouse, sleepy greyhound and curious cat finally step up and take over the cleanup efforts.
"My favorite part was when the animals were sorry for not helping the hen so they started to help by cleaning up the kitchen," said Caitlin Minogue, 7. "I liked the mouse. He was funny."
The puppet show was part of Take Your Child to the Library Day – a statewide initiative that started last year, according to children's librarian Elaine Kraimer. Only a couple dozen libraries participate, Kraimer said, including Hopedale and Milford.
While the library is always open on Saturdays, Kraimer said the show was a special treat, as the librarians don't usually offer programs on the weekends.
Leonard, who owns the puppet company based in Vernon, Conn., began the show with some background information about the story of The Little Red Hen.
"It's based on an old fable," Leonard explained. "A fable is a short story, usually with animals, that has a little lesson at the end."
The children started giggling with delight as soon as the puppets took to the small red stage. Smiling parents who watched on clearly enjoyed the show as well, chuckling at the mouse's jokes and hen's songs.
"The mouse was really funny," said Eva Obrabor, 8, who watched the show with her 5-year-old sister, Pia. "My favorite part was when the mouse was saying funny things and started knocking the flour and sugar over."
The mouse puppet was a favorite among many of the children, including Joceline Geara, 7, and her brother Charbel, 6.
"I liked when the mouse said at the end, 'Now clap for the mouse again!'" Joceline said, imitating the mouse's squeaky voice.
Girmene Attia, 10, liked to see the hen finally put her foot down with her lazy friends.
"My favorite part was when the chicken said the animals couldn't have any cookies if they didn't help and the other animals started cleaning up," she said.
After the show, Leonard gave the children a lesson on puppeteering, something he's been doing professionally for more than a decade.
Leonard said the two types of puppets he used in the show are hand puppets and stick puppets, both of which he demonstrated for the captivated children who stuck around after the show to get a closer look.
Jessica Trufant can be reached at 508-634-7556 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Park Slope
We spotted a fashion boutique open this week in the ground-floor space of condo-turned-rental 9 St. Johns. Here's Park Slope shares a few details: "There's no visible name to speak of and no online presence yet (and they weren't open yesterday at 5), but with an advertised rent of $8K/month, it's nice to see that it didn't end up becoming a real estate office or Pearle Vision." HPS also notes a few openings 'round the neighborhood: sandwich/salad/wrap joint Pure Bistro opened opened on 5th Avenue, near Warren, A Shoe Grows in Brooklyn is open on 7th, fro-yo joint Yogurberry will open this Friday at the corner of 5th and Prospect, and Aarpan Cuisine opened its doors at the old Mezcal's space on 5th Avenue.
An "artisanal snocone and sweets shop" going by the name of Handsome Dan's Stand opened in the Williamsburg Mini Mall at 218 Bedford Avenue. Some flavor samples: thyme dream, rose pomegranate, and chili passion fruit. Grubstreet reports that Sweetleaf Coffee, a popular cafe in Long Island City, opened Monday at Kent Avenue and North 6th Street. The owners of the "Bukowski-homage whiskey den Post Office" will open a restaurant/bar at 141 Broadway in the South Burg. The menu will lean toward seafood. And finally the Brooklyn Paper sketches the scene at new bar Tender Trap, 245 South 1st Street between Roebling and Havemeyer streets. Over in Greenpoint, the Pie Corps will sell pie out of a store on Driggs Avenue at the beginning of June.
Eater digs up all the details about the Littleneck expansion in Gowanus. The new place, which will have a more land-based menu that its clam shack counterpart, is called The Pines. It should open early July. Also in Gowanus, GYFA notes that the sports bar 383 Bar and Grill and record store Sector Records have closed. The Irish Pub moving into 139 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights will be called Custom House, says BHB. The tapas bar planned for awhile now by Vanderbilt Avenue's Plan B, now named Cork will open next month in Prospect Heights.


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Cueto 'much better,' but return still uncertain
By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com
Cueto was forced to exit Game 1 on Saturday only eight pitches into his start because of back spasms.
"He was much better today, so we just have to wait and see how he is in another day or so," Jocketty said.
Homer Bailey has moved up a day to take the assignment of Game 3 vs. the Giants' Ryan Vogelsong. Cincinnati has not named a Game 4 starter yet.
"We're going to do what's best for [Cueto]," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "I just hope that's good for us, too."
Cueto did not miss a start the entire season and led the Reds' pitching staff by going 19-9 with a 2.78 ERA in 33 starts and a career-best 217 innings.
The Reds are trying to avoid replacing Cueto on the roster, because the rules say that a removed player must miss the next round of the playoffs. That would mean Cueto would not be eligible until the World Series, if Cincinnati can get that far.
If Cueto was unavailable for a Game 4 on Wednesday, Game 1 savior Mat Latos could possibly return on three days of rest. Latos pitched four innings of relief in the 5-2 win over San Francisco after Cueto exited.
Leading the best-of-five series over the Giants by a 2-0 margin, the Reds have a chance to close it out with a sweep Tuesday, airing at 5:30 p.m. ET on TBS. With the NL Championship Series not set to begin until Sunday, it would give the Reds more time and Cueto more time to get treatment for his back.
"If we can win tomorrow and close it out, that'd be great, one of the next two definitely," said Game 2 winner Bronson Arroyo on Monday. "If we have to go to a Game 5, somebody is probably going to have to pitch on three days' rest, or we're going to have to take Johnny off the roster, which would eliminate him for the next round. So something probably wouldn't be in our benefit if we had to go deeper into the series.
"If we can close it out [Tuesday], it'd be great to give our bodies a little bit of a rest and give us a chance to evaluate some other guys and see what we need for Round 2."
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. Mark Clements, an associate reporter for MLB.com, contributed. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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My rabbit has a URI and has been on azithromycin for 48 hours (also baytril for a ear infection for 48 hours and chloremphenical eye drops for two weeks for a teary eye). azithromycin is the second antibiotic last week he was on a diff antibiotic with no success. He has a pretty serious uri and im not seeing any improvement for the uri so i wanted to complement the treatment with steam should i do that? or it wont make a diff also how would i go about doing that?
by steam i mean ive read about turning on a shower and let the bathroom fill with steam and let the bunny breath that in
I would be concerned about the steam treatment because it could make things worse. I know sometimes when people have asthma or colds they find it difficult to breathe in the shower. Your bunny can't really tell you if it's making it difficult for him to breathe.
i think the reason it helps is it loosen the mucas in the lungs and that way he can cough it up easier. so what i was saying is to help his treatment do you think i should use steam . i remember reading somewhere maybe medi-rabbit that steam can loosen the mucus.


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Cryptology ePrint Archive: Report 2012/397
Cross-Domain Password-Based Authenticated Key Exchange Revisited
Liqun Chen and Hoon Wei Lim and Guomin Yang
We revisit the problem of cross-domain secure communication between two users belonging to different security domains within an open and distributed environment. Existing approaches presuppose that either the users are in possession of public key certificates issued by a trusted certificate authority (CA), or the associated domain authentication servers share a long-term secret key. In this paper, we propose a variety of four-party password-based authenticated key exchange (4PAKE) protocols that take a different approach from previous work. The users are not required to have public key certificates, but they simply reuse their login passwords they share with their respective domain authentication servers. On the other hand, the authentication servers, assumed to be part of a standard PKI, act as ephemeral CAs that "certify'' some key materials that the users can subsequently use to exchange and agree on a session key. Moreover, we adopt a compositional approach. That is, by treating any secure two-party password-based key exchange (2PAKE) protocol and two-party asymmetric-key/symmetric-key based key exchange (2AAKE/2SAKE) protocol as black boxes, we combine them to obtain generic and provably secure 4PAKE protocols. We also show that one can derive a 4PAKE protocol from just a 2PAKE protocol.
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cryptographic protocols / Password-based protocol, key exchange, cross-domain, client-to-client.
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An extended abstract of this paper has appeared in the Proceedings of the 32nd IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications (INFOCOM), 2013.
received 16 Jul 2012, last revised 20 Feb 2013
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Discussion in 'Odds & Ends' started by zapvor, Apr 24, 2007.
hollywood: jennifer conneley
*Drool*.. she's a painter too... just a sidenote.
Uh, no you don't.
we had a waitress that looked like the younger version of jennifer today. i tried to talk hollywood up with much success.. but he totally dropped the ball considering he has no movie reference outside of rambo. the waitress even talked about her foundness for cow tripping in the boonies and that's right up hollywood's alley (next door to where he lives). during my younger days i would of follow it up with lets go tip a cow now.. and then i'll tip you over.. something smooth tfm style.
oh well i hope he's regretting it on his 2hr drive home.. i've even gave him directions for a little scenic detour though the slums of anacostia
so was hitler.... just a side note
yup. you can see it with bare eyes. or as sapient says, just use sandpaper. it cant be good for your arm though....the way i am hitting so late anyways.
hahahaha. tfm and sapient are hilarious. ridiculous. thanks for showing me the place sapient. food was lovely, as was teh company. for some reason i wasnt very hungry by the time food came. and yes she does look like jennifer. i dont think hollywood was too interested.
the 27 inch one
Well boys, we may need to have Sup start running some TWMAC clinics. Seriously.
Lost my #2 singles match last night, by ONE FREAKING POINT!!!
Lost first set 3-6, managed to come back and win second set 6-4, and we were neck and neck in the 10 point 'champion's TB' when we ran out of time. Sudden death, next point wins the match. My opponent, a *very* tall woman, had been chipping the ball out when I would bring her up, so sure enough, I tried it again, and for some *stupid* reason, tried to pass her cross court (after successfully hitting DTL on both sides all night). She puts away the easy volley...game, set, and match.
Thing is, even though I lost, I had a much closer match than our #1, so I think I'm getting promoted. :shock:
Honestly, I'm not really beating myself up too much...I was mad nervous, especially in that first set. I feel much better knowing I got this first match out of the way, and that I was not blown away...I was worried that I may be biting off more than I could chew...so to speak. (TFM!!! Be good!)
Interestingly enough, the match was at Worldgate. They've got the place all spiffed up for the tournament this weekend. Looked nice. Also, we were put on court #4. For you guys who are familiar with WG, that is the one court that is off by itself. It was bizarre playing in there...felt like a racquetball court! I would be interested to know the surface, too...quite peculiar and kind of rubbery.
Edited to add: Wow, just looked up my opponent on Tennislink. She was 8-2 last year in singles. ARGH!!!! ONE POINT!!!! #(%&#*$)(@!!!!
and most serial killers... just a side note..
So close!!
Did you play your song in your head?
*waits for TFM joke*
Did you win or fall to the might "conejo" last night?
I left too early in the match, but I have videos! I will post certain video depending on the outcome!
I already had an idea for the next meeting. Instead of round robin doubles, we will play a "21" tournament .. with a last 2 man/woman standing.
21- no serves.. both players start off with one rally shot to the middle (TFM?... please take note).. then you start the point. Each side has 2 players. If one player wins his point by forcing an error.. he gets 1 point. If he/she hits a winner.. 2 points. Each team has 2 players rotating. If one player wins the point, he can stay for one more rally. Max of 2 rallies.
Seems a bit confusing. Bottom line. Its singles, with no serve and you play points with a team mate behind you rotating in .. until someone wins 21 points.
Then BBQ and drink.
Not until the second set...it is almost as if I 'forget' to do it! There was a lot of 'yoga' breathing too. I'm thinking of starting to implement some of the things I used to do before a big performance as well.
I was down 1-5 in the first, and then one of my teammates walked over to watch. I still lost the set, but managed to make it 3-6. I am now requiring this teammate to be courtside for every match here on out!
Thinking back, I do think I played a good match. I need to not be so tight and nervous in that first set, and just swing out. I am proud that, at 5-4, 40-30 in the second set, I hit a *gorgeous* serve down the T to seal up the second set. So...it isn't as if I am too nervous to go for it...I'm just too up and down, and overall too squirrely throughout the whole thing I think.
Oddly enough, I also realized that I have posted a picture of my opponent. At least I think so...have to go back and check some old posts. *running off to July of 2007*.
Oops...after bus duty maybe.
21 is a good idea...we had some good games of that last fall.
Are you still thinking Memorial Day weekend?
I didn't get too much feedback! Will post dates available for May and June.
Ok...I was just curious as I haven't given my availability in for that weekend yet. As long as I know far enough in advance, though, I'll be good.
Also...I'm noticing that, even though they are matched together, I'm starting to favor one of my racquets over the other? Is this normal? I'm wondering if it is all in my head, and I should just keep rotating them to keep them as similiar as possible.
I *think* the girl serving in that picture was my opponent last night.
EDITED: nope, not her...
No the Mighty "Conejo" stomped me again. Lost first set in a tie break 7-6, Went up 3-0 in the second set and couldn't hold the freaking lead! Lost the second 6-4.
At this point we had to move off the court, but luckly the other teaching court opened. We worked on short putaways (a glaring hole in my game right now) then played a third set. I was fried - lost that one 6-2.
I lost, but these matches are always fun. But one day I swear I'm going to another one.
BTW- he's playing real well with that Technifiber. He'd be super nasty if he added some mph or kick to that serve.
BTW 2- He aced me about three times, outwide to the deuce court with what were probably the slowest aces I've ever seen. Landed short on the outside service line. I stood there like a idiot.
I have a reel of the Technifibre Pro Redcode (18 gauge) that I've been playing with a bit the last year. It's OK, but the Signum-Pro Poly Plasma (17 gauge) is much better in my view. Better spin grip and less "harshness". Good life length and tension stability on both though.
Switch to play with your other hand/arm!
Is this a bad time to mention I just spent the entire morning (outside of a short meeting with The Boss) painting with the art teacher?
What is it that makes you favor the racquet. Swings easier, grip shape, bumper guard newer. what?
Take the test. put them down.. close your eyes.. then start swinging one at time.. see if you can tell which one you like more..
I have videos. I will email them to you. Maybe you feel some are worthy to share with the other members.
Cha cha cha cha! Kill kill kill kill!
Depends on what you were painting. :|
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So who is playing a match this weekend. Where? What time? ...
TheJRK? JRStriker?... etc etc etc...
Same thing with me; same racquet, same model, same string, same tension. One grip is about an eighth of an inch bigger, but everytime I get them strung, one or the other feels more comfortable - and it doesn't seem to be the same one every time.
Wonder why that is? Any words of wisdom, Sup? Or are we just conjuring this from our vivid imaginations?
If you didnt get it matched.. it can be a plethera of things. Exact racquets .. which Topaz has.. appears to result for a vivid imagination. Then again, I must hear what she thinks is different. Is it how it swings, the grip.. the color.. how her left leg is shorter than her right.. I'm not sure...
You.. should get your racquets matched. I can help out with balance and weight, but until my RDC machine gets in.. its as good as it gets.
I would guess that it's the overgrip that might have been attached differently on the rackets. Atleast that's the one thing I've notice that might make the most difference in "feeling". That and stringing/tension. If a racket is about to break then it typically feels horrible (for me). It's pretty nice to have a portable "StringMeter" in ones bag
Not me... :cry:
Just got back from the doc, diagnosis ---> severe tendonitis of the forearm.
At least it's not TE. She gave me some painkillers and a whole lot of super strength anti-inflammatory meds. Oh, and she told me to not play tennis/kendo/pocket pool for at least 6 weeks. Even after that, I have to take it real easy for some time.
Well, at least I can still cycle to maintain some sort of exercise regimen. Anyone else have a road bike in the MAC?
JRstriker - I told the captain of our team what happened so I'll be out of the line-up for a while. I said judging by the way I played on Monday I'm probably doing the team a favor by being hurt. He said he was surprised we lost because he was watching us warm-up and said we looked like the stronger of the two teams... goes to show, looks can be decieving.
Topaz - A girl on my ACTA team knows you... or knows me through you, anyway... I can't remember her name, but I think I met her at that mixed dubs tournament at Skyline a few months back. I think she's Japanese, oh and she plays with an elbow strap thingy.
If anyone wants to demo a MG Prestige Pro [5/8] with Alu Flouro strings, lemme know, I'll have two just sitting in my bag rotting away...
Only team practice Saturday. Feel free to come out and coach as I had to "explain" that the Austrailian doubles formation was not illegal to our captain.
I should be on deck to play May 4th (hopefully) it's the first match I'm available to play.
BTW- that conversation went something like this.
(JR moves into Aussie formation at the net)
(Captain hits return long DTL)
Cap's partner: Is that legal? Can you stand there? You're not on your side of the net.
Me: I am on my side of the net. I can stand anywhere I want as the server's partner.
Cap: I'm not sure that's legal, I've never seen that before. I'll have to check the rule book.
Me: They play that formation in the pros, along with the "I" formation. It's legal.
Cap's Partner: But you're not on your side of the net (meaning I'm standing in the deuce court with the server)
Me: But I am on my side of the net!!!
Afterwards - Several long e-mail exchanges with PDF's of the rule book and explained that "my side of the net" does not refer to the ad or deuce court but the whole side of the court where my team stands.
Bummer JRK! Whoa, that's strange. A sudden onset of forearm tendonitis? Did you injure it before in kendo and maybe tennis made it worse?
Oh, and don't be down on your game. I'm sure you're one of the better players on our team. It takes some time to get into a match sharp mindset. Being USTA match fit can be a big advantage.
Sorry to hear that JRK. Maybe you'll be an exceptionally fast healer!
Not JRK or JRS, but 8am, Haines point.
I'm hitting with a pro there early Saturday morning. Is your match Sunday?
It could have happened during kendo. The forearm is one of the strike points in kendo and since you're all hyped-up on adrenaline you don't really feel it when you get hit.
More than likely, it's just simple over-use. Last week for example...
Thur - Tennis with you and the rest of the guys.
Fri - Kendo
Sat - TW MAC meet
Sun - Kendo
Mon - USTA match
Tue - off
Wed - ACTA practice
Rinse and repeat...
Like TFM said last Thursday:
TFM - Dude, you need to string your racket at a lower tension. You're not a young kid anymore.
Me - What? This is lower, it's at 57. Normally I'm at 62-64.
TFM - No, I mean like the low 50's... 50-52.
Me - :shock: That's too low.
TFM - Just admit your old dammit!
Me - <sighs>
There is this guy ... you may recognize him... bring him some warm sake.. then afterwards.. he will clap his hands.. rub them.. and pow! fix that forearm..
If not.. just drink the sake.. nothing hurts afterwards..
No, it is Saturday. We'll be somewhere on the clay courts.
It is the newer of the two...I'm not sure, but for some reason it just seems to have more pop. Not sure if it is the racquet or the strings or a complete, total, and utter hallucination.
Sounds like Yuka?
That's it?
I do hope you feel better...I've been very lucky in that I haven't hard arm problems, but if you post in the Health/Fitness section, or even just do a search there, you will find *tons* of info if you're interested in some ideas (you know, other than rubbing JO on your arm).
Also, how do you know outdoor league (which I co-captain) is starting?
By the 30+ emails in my inbox!!!
For the love of PETE!!! Make it stop!!!!
So you guys gettin' better in this chapter? Hows MJ doing? What about the Safintuchova fan?
Yep, that was her... now I remember her name. Is she on your USTA team too?
Yeah, I tried the JO thing and it just made my dogs attack me.
Sup - Didn't that guy die? Sake is good, although I only drink the chilled, milky-looking sake (nigori?). My sensei told me that hot sake was a gimmick invented to trick foreigners into drinking crappy sake... I'm not sure if that's true but I avoid it anyway.
No, we were doubles partners back in the day...the summer I first came back to tennis. We had a good run together, but since she was 2.5 (she is now 3.0) and I was 3.0 (now 3.5), when it came time for indoor we had to play on different teams. I do still see her from time to time and email as well...ironically she actually had a horrible bought with TE last season, and missed a big chunk of it. I think if she hadn't missed so much that she would have gotten bumped to 3.5 as well.
I know and also work with her pro, and he is 100% percent sure that her problems (which are now reoccuring) are from bad technique on her forehand. I played her in singles recently, and she talked about it, and she knows that is the problem as well, and instead of taking time off is just trying to correct the technique. Knowing her, she won't be taking time off anytime soon! She's a good player, and works very hard on her game.
hola folks. just got back from the beach. the kids are watching horton hears a who and chubby baby is on the floor eating my camera. sure beats work.
i take one day off and i miss 3 pages of TW MAC posts. very hard to keep up.
getting a bucket of crabs tonight. i'm pushing for crab legs though. i like them cuz they are easier to open and more reward for the effort.
I'm thinking sushi tonight, but then again, I'm still not feeling real well. Wondering if I've picked up something from the 450+ students I encounter every week. You would think by now that I have the immune system of...well...SUPERMAN!!!
Can I say that? Will Sup get mad?
+1 on the crab legs. Sometimes it's just too much work opening a bunch of smaller crabs. It's hard work and you end of feeling hungry after you crack open a whole plate of them.
Our school was renovated recently. In our lobby area, we have four plain white columns. We are in the process of painting Matisse inspired shapes onto the columns (with acrylics) to spruce it up a bit.
We started on Wednesday, and I've devoted about six hours to it so far myself. It is a lot of fun!
Is that why Shcmad and KoreanHB both turned red after the sake in Balitmore?
In all seriousness, something wicked is going around. TheJRK can attest to it. My advice is to take ColdEz to help your very NON-SUPERHERO immune system a boost.
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Pillar feels more relaxed in second big league stint
By Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com
ARLINGTON -- Kevin Pillar looks noticeably more relaxed during his second go-around with the Blue Jays and that can only mean good things for the young outfielder.
Pillar made his Major League debut last season but never appeared all that comfortable. He seemed to be constantly pressing at the plate and frequently expanded the strike zone by swinging at balls off the plate.
There has been a different approach this year, and while it's too early to say whether that will lead to improved results, there have been some encouraging signs. The biggest breakthrough came Saturday night when Pillar went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
"I would say that last night were some of the most comfortable at-bats I've had since I've been up, either last year or this year," Pillar said Sunday morning. "Knowing that I'm going to have an opportunity to face left-handed pitching, I wanted to have good at-bats and show them that's a role I can fill at this point in my career.
"If they're going to roll out left-handed starting pitchers, I'm going to be a tough out and help the team win a game. That was the biggest thing about yesterday, it just felt good to contribute in some way to help the team get a victory."
Last year was a bit of a wakeup call for Pillar. It was his first sign of adversity after previously succeeding at almost level he played. Almost every young player has to go through that type of learning experience and it's how they respond which ultimately dictates the future success.
Opposing teams really began to expose Pillar's tendency to chase pitches out of the zone. The scouting report seemed to be for a pitcher to get ahead in the count early and then throw an offspeed pitch down and away. More often than not Pillar would bite and the end result was 29 strikeouts in 102 at-bats.
The overall numbers weren't exactly pretty as he managed to hit just .206 with a .250 on-base percentage. That raised some doubts about Pillar's ability to succeed at the next level, but this is also the type of hitter who has posted an OPS above .800 in all but one of his Minor League seasons.
The ability is there even if the same couldn't be said about his patience. That's one reason why his overall approach at the plate was a point of emphasis during the offseason and early stages of his 2014 season with Triple-A Buffalo.
"I think it's more mental than anything," Pillar said. "Mechanically it's trying to simplify a little bit, letting the ball travel a little deeper before I make a decision to swing. My second at-bat last night, I fouled off a lot of pitches, letting the ball get deep and that's a testament to staying with my approach, letting the ball get a little deeper.
"I think last year, part of it was trying to do too much, trying to get hits, not really seeing the ball out of the hand and this year I promised myself I wouldn't try to get hits, I would try to get good pitches to hit, and that's allowed me to lay off pitches down and away."
Gose impresses with defense
ARLINGTON -- Anthony Gose has caught a lot of attention this week for his ability to change the outcome of a game with his speed on the basepaths, but left-hander Mark Buehrle wants to point out another aspect of his game.
During a scrum with reporters, Buehrle was asked to comment about Gose's contributions on offense this week. Gose played a pivotal role in each of Toronto's victories vs. the Rangers on Friday and Saturday night with a pair of key hits and a stolen base.
Buehrle acknowledged the contributions, but wanted to shift the attention to something else.
"I don't want to talk about scoring runs, I want to talk about defense," Buehrle said. "He has been out there the last couple of days, balls have been hit, this isn't a knock against Colby [Rasmus] because he's pretty fast, but there have been some balls that were hit in the gap and you were like, 'damn there's a double' and all of a sudden here comes Gose catching the ball.
"But the bunt hit, speed beating it out, running all over the place, that's big for us. We have some thumpers in the middle of the lineup that are going to hit home runs and drive guys in. We need some speed guys in there too."
Gose has taken over the everyday duties in center field vs. right-handed pitching while Rasmus is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. This marks the third consecutive season that Gose been called up from the Minor Leagues, and so far he's really been making it count.
"He has been here for a couple of games now and he was here for a couple of games earlier in the year and he looks confident," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "He wants to be here and he's showing that he belongs here. Guys that can do what he does, they constantly put pressure on the opponents because, when they get on base, they're tough to stop. He's a tremendous outfielder, I think some day he'll win a Gold Glove, he's as good as anybody out there."
Worth noting
• Right-hander Dustin McGowan was available out of the bullpen on Sunday afternoon for the first time since he lost his job in the starting rotation. McGowan last pitched on Wednesday vs. the Indians when he allowed four runs over four innings vs. the Indians.
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Imagining the Witch: A Comparison between Fifteenth-Century Witches within Medieval Christian Thought and the Persecution of Jews and Heretics in the Middle Ages
This paper will examine how the prominent image of the witch in Christian thought during the early modern period emerged from earlier images of the non-Christian Other, Jews and heretics for example. To do so the beliefs surrounding the ―rituals‖ and ―practices‖ of witches seen during the witch-craze of the fifteenth century are compared and contrasted with the images of Others within medieval Christian society. To do so a variety of both primary and secondary scholarship on the persecution of witches, heretics, and Jews during the Middle Ages and the early modern period.


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Election causes angst for House GOP
Last week's Republican bloodbath is causing angst in a series of House leadership elections.
The GOP's problems with women — laid bare by last week's elections — is the main undertone in the battle for head of the Homeland Security Committee between Reps. Mike Rogers of Alabama and Candice Miller of Michigan. That race, combined with the contest for head of the Republican Conference, is becoming a proxy for a larger discussion about a dearth of Republican women in power in the House.
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(Also on POLITICO: Full coverage of the war over the future of the GOP)
To a person, key Republicans privately concede that Rogers has done everything right to become chairman. The same people also say Miller is likely to get the gavel. If so, she would be the only woman to chair a committee.
"They don't have to pick me just because I'm a woman," Miller said in an interview with POLITICO. "I would tell you this, if my name was Bob Miller, we wouldn't even be having this conversation." She said she thinks she would have it locked up already.
Another complication for leaders is Rep. Paul Ryan's return to the House. Leaders are expected to reappoint the Wisconsin Republican as head of the Budget Committee even though he's reached the term limit for committee heads. That has others wondering why the party's golden boy is getting special treatment.
( Also on POLITICO: 2016 hangs over Paul Ryan's return)
"I have told John Boehner that I will abide by what John wants," Homeland Security Chairman Pete King (R-N.Y.) told POLITICO. "I was told that nobody would be getting waivers, including Paul Ryan. Obviously, if Paul is going to get a waiver, I will discuss it with the speaker."
House leadership elections and the selection of committee heads are always unseemly affairs. They pit friends against friends and force leadership to work back channels to boost the candidates of their choice.
This year is not the worst by any means. But the tensions speak to larger questions being asked in Republican politics — like about the lack of minorities in top positions.
For example, there are no Hispanics in leadership and one African-American — Rep. Tim Scott of South Carolina, who will be the only African-American Republican in Congress after the defeat of Florida Rep. Allen West, who has yet to concede.
In the race for the head of the Republican Conference, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state is trying to fend off Georgia Rep. Tom Price to remain the only woman in a top leadership spot. Republican leaders are confident McMorris Rodgers will win —they haven't endorsed her, but some are quietly working to keep apprised of the race. McMorris Rodgers's allies, both inside and outside leadership, want to see her battle it out with Price to show her internal strength.


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The indoor and outdoor book deposits at the Richardson Public Library will be unavailable to use as the Library's new materials handling system is installed through next week. Because of that, Library staff is asking patrons to return materials at a temporary location near the main entrance.
The Library is installing a new radio-frequency identification (RFID) system that will allow users to check out books and other materials at automated kiosks. The system was funded through the 2010 Bond Program and allows the Richardson Public Library to track and sort items electronically as they are checked out and returned. The new system will include two self-service checkout kiosks and four staffed checkout stations that can also function as self-service stations. This system is expected to reduce lines and wait times.
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text: From the Fayetteville Observer we learn that hon. Warren Winslow has resigned his seat in the Convention. We regret to hear the Mr. Winslow's health is seriously impaired. The Observer states that it has been requested by several gentlemen to propose the name of William M. L. McKay, Esq., as his successor. While Cumberland and Harnett have many able and worthy gentlemen, highly competent to fill the seat of Mr. Winslow, they perhaps have no fitter man for the post than Mr. McKay, and none perhaps, for whom the people of all parties would more readily vote. He is a sound, reliable son of the old North State, and an able man. We hope that he will consent to serve, and that the people will elect him.Back to Index to Miscellaneous Newspaper Articles


text: Never really fished in the bay and I really need to get out. It looks to rough to go offshore tomorrow in my boat but i believe the weather in the bay will be fine until later in the afternoon after i am long gone. How is the fishing in the bay? Do the artificial reefs produce? Are there mangrove snapper which are a good size in there? Should i try fishing some of the structures near the bridges? Chum? Any thoughts or tips would be greatly appreciated.


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