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A prom dress and tux made from duct tape might help pay for two students' college tuition.
Senior Amber Squires and her prom date Kody Britt wore a matching ensemble made entirely of duct tape to Thursday night's Green Sea Floyd High School prom.
The idea started in her 9th grade art class, when Squires' art teacher Miss Hull mentioned the Stuck at Prom duct tape scholarship contest. The contest awards $5,000 to the best duct tape outfit, factoring in workmanship, originality, accessories and use of color. The school that hosted the prom also gets the same amount. The contest runs from March until June and winners are announced in May.
Three years later when her senior year rolled around, Squires remembered the contest while she was out shopping for prom dresses.
"I thought 'Senior year, I'll remember that forever and it'll be like no other,'" she told ABC News.
Once she decided to enter the contest, she checked with her cousin, Britt, to make sure he was okay with the idea. She told him "you've gotta wear your duct tape suit." After a little hesitation, he agreed.
She started designing the dress three months in advance. Squires,18, knew how she wanted the dress to look but didn't draw anything in advance. Instead, she went to the store and chose the colors she liked the most.
"I'm a big cheetah fan," said Squires, who chose cheetah, blue and black tape. "I didn't really think about all of the colors of duct tape they had," she said.
Once she had stocked up on supplies, 25 rolls of tape for her outfit and 15 for his - she was ready to start creating.
"I had arms full of duct tape and everyone was looking at me like I was crazy," she said.
With the support of their family, the two helped each other make clothes, which cost $250.
"He had to stand there like a mannequin," she said, describing the process of creating Britt's cheetah suit.
It was difficult putting everything together. The duct tape would stick together or get crinkled and then they'd have to start the section over again. Squires created a corset back in the dress with string made from tape. Her aunt sewed in a zipper. Even her high heels were taped to match.
Sixty hours later, the clothes were done. Once they tried them on, the designs weren't as comfortable as they had imagined.
"It was very uncomfortable. It was hot, it was like a sauna suit. But it was fun; I believe it was worth it," said Britts, a junior at Aynor high school.
Only Squires' art teacher knew about the duct tape clothes. "All of my classmates were really surprised and all the teachers were really proud," she said.
Despite her taste for fashion, Squires hopes to become a nurse after high school.
"I love fashion and I love creating stuff but medical field is where I'm likely going," she said.


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I will delete the statement in "Appearance" section that says that the Pokémon "looks gay" will be removed due to this being opinion LordChaotic 06:54, June 7, 2010 (UTC)
Pokemon's Name[edit source]
I have seen two names for this pokemon Tsutaja and Tsutaaja. On www.serebii.net it was listed as Tsutaja not Tsutaaja. Even on this wikia the name was Tsutaja until someone started saying Tsutaaja. Which name is right??
Pokemon4Life14 02:38, June 26, 2010 (UTC)
Is it alright if someone makes a reference to the "Smugleaf" meme? (The Chillarmy = #571 Girl)
Its correct name is tsutarja. its pronounced SOO-TAR-JAH. Lots of people keep getting it wrong and say Tsutaja and Tsutaaja. Also, whats Smugleaf? Is that tsutarja's english name or something?
Diamond397 23:20, September 16, 2010 (UTC)
- Smugleaf is just the fan name some people call it to save time. Crimsonnavy. 23:27, September 16, 2010 (UTC)
oh, okay.
Diamond397 23:31, September 16, 2010 (UTC)diamond397Diamond397 23:31, September 16, 2010 (UTC)
Its called Smugleaf because it has a smug expression. Look at that thing, it gives the impression that it thinks its better than you.Smugleaf 04:48, November 7, 2010 (UTC)
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i added a pic of it from the anime StrawberryFlowermaster42 01:49, September 4, 2010 (UTC) StrawberryFlowermaster42
Tsutarja Stuff[edit source]
Tsutarja is cool. uh... thats about it.
THE REAL NAME FOR THAT GRASS TYPE POKEMON IS SNIVEY! jeez
Its awesome! I love its second form Janobii.
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"Some large snakes such as pythons and anacondas have vestigial legs left over from evolution which are visible on the outside of them. Yet Tsutarja's legs seem to function. When Tsutarja is a Janovy and evolves into Jalorda, it loses its legs and its arms become small and stubby."
so basically, it is literalally' "evolution", just sped up?
Updated moves list![edit source]
It knows the moves Tackle, Leer, Vine Whip, Leaf Blade, Slam, Grasswhistle, Leaf Storm, Wring Out, Attract, and the new moves Coil and Leaf Tornado. Another new move that it learns is Grass Oath.
Just cut this out as it makes his descriptive paragraph to long winded. I propose ading a second collumn to his moves list to show HMs, TMs, and othe moves he lears outside of his standerd LvLing. Trainers coming to the page could simply scroll down and get a veiw of ALL possible moves. I thiink this would be a good idea for all the pages.
Vulkan He'Stan 18:52, March 8, 2011 (UTC)
Trivia(?)[edit source]
Should it be put in the Trivia that, when first revealed in Pokemon Sunday, Snivy was originally called "Smugleaf"?
"Pokémon's 'Smugleaf': A Meme In The Making It's been a couple days since the new starter Pokémon for the upcoming Black/White were leaked in a Japanese magazine, CoroCoro. But already, we may have a new meme.
The grass starter Pokémon, whose Japanese name is Tsutaja, has risen above the others and become an overnight internet sensation, inspiring conversation and not a small amount of fan art.
Due to his half-closed eyes and apparent smirk, the green starter is quickly becoming known as "Smugleaf" or "Grinleaf" by English-speaking fans. "Smugleaf is the new trollface!" is a new rallying cry, referencing the face a person might put on while trolling on a forum. And looking at that new Pokémon's self-contented grin, it isn't hard to see the appeal." [1]
I don't know, so I'm posting this on the talk page. Meh. Meh... M - E - H. MEH!!!
(And did I say "Meh"? ... What's that? I did? Okay...) Unsane (talk) 22:37, July 16, 2012 (UTC)


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We often read or hear news stories that spark the question: "What would I do in that situation?" Yet as much as we crave black-and-white answers, many decisions we make are colored by shades of gray in the ambiguity and complexity of daily life.
Take, for example, the paralysis in Washington over every issue, large and small. Because politicians on both the left and right confuse party platforms with principles, the very notion of negotiating an optimal solution with the other side is often considered a betrayal by party loyalists. Somehow it seems that collaboration with other Americans has become unpatriotic, and intransigence has emerged as a badge of courage. Now, instead of pondering "What would I do?" many voters long to cry "Here's what I would do!" Especially voters who have the experience of managing a company.
Imagine if a business leader did not consider all the facts, instead relying on limited personal experience and private pledges. Imagine if a CEO ignored the views of customers, employees, vendors and bankers in crafting an initiative. Please note, this discussion pertains to business leaders whom you admire. It seems obvious that accepting constructive input from multiple perspectives enables leaders to collaborate effectively with partners and to strengthen the firm's end results.
Bear in mind that the goal is not to maximize a result, but to optimize a result. All things considered, what's the best outcome the firm can strive for? Many small business owners find the politics of larger organizations distasteful, preferring to make decisions independently. In reality, however, politics exist whenever two or more people are involved. Politics is really the art of getting along (so it makes the circus in Washington doubly painful to observe).
As financial advisory firms grow larger and mergers become more commonplace, the art of getting along assumes further importance. Changes to a firm's structure mean the introduction of new ideas and new personalities. As a result, many firms strain under the weight of egos, "me-too-ism" and the visceral hunger for the spotlight. Like vaudeville performers elbowing aside others on the stage, both the stars and the wannabees strive to be seen as the spokesperson, the arbiter of good judgment and the final say in all things.
Advisors who are new to partnerships and thus fear challenges to their position may see collaboration as a sign of weakness. The reality is that collaboration is an indication of strength. Learning how and why to collaborate creates an opportunity to leverage the power of others, obtain a window to one's blind spots and shore up the firm's weaknesses for the future.
You're Not the Boss of Me
A recent conversation with relatively new partners in a growing advisory firm brought the issue of collaboration to light. One partner possessed strong administrative skills and had managed the larger firm that ultimately became the dominant culture in the merger; the other partner previously was a solo practitioner with a big personality who drew clients from around the country and who was perceived by many as an industry leader. The former loved the latter's ability to make rain, and the rainmaker loved the larger firm's ability to support his practice. On paper, at least, the synergy looked great.
Yet about two years into this merger, the leaders' divergent approaches have already put the partnership at risk. They seem to talk past each other, not to each other. As their mutual hostility grows, their desire to listen to the other's point of view diminishes. While an observer might have predicted this natural discord, merger parties commonly overlook personality conflicts when the potential of combining the two businesses is so compelling.
What tipped these partners into their latest confrontation and a conversation with us was the strong individual personality's decision to move into new markets and to issue press releases on his activities without first consulting with his new partner. He had always acted independently before and was quite successful; in his mind, there was no reason to consult with anyone else. He felt that his decision was within his realm and was not inclined "to be controlled by people who can't sell."
Obviously, the quieter and more process-oriented managing partner felt this was a material breach. He repeatedly stated that they had agreed to consult with each other before making management decisions or taking actions that would reflect on the brand or consume the resources of the combined business. He and his partners were reluctant to confront the misbehavior of the rainmaker, however, because of that individual's ability to create new business. Finally the distrust and anger became unbearable.
While these partners have worked out their arguments for now, their discussions reveal how larger firms struggle when their leadership contains conflicting personalities. I was introduced to the concept of collaboration when my partners and I merged our smaller consulting firm into a very large accounting firm. It took a few strong whacks to the head to get us to understand that everything we did had implications for the larger organization.
It is easy to view collaboration with others as bureaucracy. The epiphany for me came once I began to accept the protocol and realized that collaboration gives you great power. Collaboration allows an experienced partner to double-check your work, challenge you on your assumptions, enhance your presentation and manage your risks. Even with our combined strengths, we discovered that we didn't know all the answers.
Successful firms create guidelines for consultation among the partners. For example, discussions should occur before providing client recommendations on complex matters involving taxes, estate issues or other technical questions. Some firms have processes around client acceptance, requiring buy-in from all or a majority of the partners who must deem the prospect appropriate for the firm. Others have processes around termination of clients for a variety of reasons.
The circumstances are many, but the gist of effective collaboration is to apply a framework to situations that could put individual advisors or the firm at risk in managing client relationships, as well as to the use of firm resources. The review does not have to be by committee, just by another qualified individual in the firm who cannot be easily cowed and who has a solid grasp of the issues involved. When collaboration becomes part of a company's routine, it also becomes an effective risk management tool while reinforcing the behavior you seek. It would be a mistake to assume regular and systematic consultation steals the soul from an entrepreneurial business. Rather, it's like the roll bar for a NASCAR racer or the helmet on a football player. It's not infallible, but it does help protect against fatal injury.
Make collaboration a required process for certain circumstances within your firm. In addition, consider adding a component related to the management of risk to the bonus plan for partners and staff. For example, neglecting to consult with others could be a demerit in a partner's bonus. The idea is to reward acceptable behavior; bringing in new business is one dimension of effective firm leadership, but so too are the development of staff, commitment to improving your skills and the management of risk.


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...and some girls too!
These are some concepts for my final thesis film next year.
Confused? Good. More on this later.
After doing that Young Frankenstein commission I had a hankerin' to draw a solo Marty Feldman portrait. His face is a caricaturist's wet dream!
This was an art trade with Sam M. I did his cartoon band, The Vomits!
He's absolutely fantastic. Here I'll show ya...
He drew my characters Voodoo Croc and Jillyan! So amazing. Go check him out, really, go do it!
This is a Toothless pic I did back when the movie came out. Was gonna make a big ol' post about it buuuut never got around to it. Twas a cool movie.
And lastly, a pinup for the fair well of Gabe Swarr's Big Pants Mouse. We'll miss you BPM...
That's it for now. No offense.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tying Up Some Loose Ends...
...and some girls too!
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Labels: big pants mouse, Dumm Comics, how to train your dragon, jillyan, sam mckenzie, thesis, voodoo croc, young frankenstein
Monday, June 21, 2010
Enter...Foolish Mortals...
No art in this post. Sorry. But since this coming September I will be moving into the dorms by my school, I wanted to take pictures of my room at home and share them with you before I take all the good posters and knick knacks into the dorm.
What you usually see when you walk in.
Close the door!
I like tiki's.
And look, Chloe's here to join us on our tour!
Yea, I collect alot of things.
There's even stuff on the Tv. Tara got me that Boop doll.
Figures and DVD collection.
The Betty Boop thing is a VHS set.
Monster movie posters, rare Gorillaz poster...
Hit this guy while driving near some woods. Its bigger then the one Rob Zombie has.
Yes, that's an official cel from Great Mouse Detective. What? I love that movie.
Tara's plushie she made me and my freeze dried bat.
Side of my dresser.
On top of my dresser.
Giant gummi bear!
Baby alligator from the 50's.
Tara got me those fishies too (the toothy ones).
My work space! The table was from my aunt who worked for a drafting company...I think...
Usually not this neat....
My markers...
I used to collect those little guys...and look! Night Fury!
Mexican Mad Monster Party poster, Skadi print, sharks...
Another rare Gorillaz poster...
Marilyn, Skeleton, more Gorillaz...
Some sketchbooks...a ray gun...
Gorillaz vinyls, Tara art...
Those two apes need to pay their rent...
My shelf collections! I have every Nightmare Before Christmas figure! And man, are they dusty!
Books books books...I like books...
Ren and Stimpy, Wild Things...
Flying monkey statue, pokemon figures, Twisted Land of Oz figures...
Aaand more books, piles of art and my boots.
Well wasn't that fun?! Ok its over now, you can go home, haha.
I love my room, its like a bubble of inspiration to me.
Thanks for checking it out and I promise next post will have art!
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Labels: collections, my room, stuff
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Abby Normal?
"I'm almost certain that was the name."
"Are you telling me...that I put an abnormal brain into the body of a 7 and a half foot loooong...54 inch wiiiide....GORILLA?! IS THAT WHAT YOUR TELLING MEEE?!"
Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein (Fron-Kon-Stean!)
And Marty Feldman as Igor (Eye-Gor)
This was a private commission someone wanted to get tattooed. Working on this rekindled my love for Young Frankenstein. I think it might be one of my favorite comedies of all time. Sooo many great lines and moments. Definitely gonna draw these guys another time.
The person who wanted it wanted the image in color, but since the ENTIRE movie is in black and white, I made an alternative version that was posted on my Deviant Art account. No offense!
More more more coming soon soon soon!
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Labels: gene wilder, hipsters, marty feldman, nico, scribble and skarfy, young frankenstein
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Vampires, Felines, Boops and Shit
Not too much to post so here's some...uh...things...
Count Orlock aka Nosferatu, the scariest vampire ever.
Betty Boop! Haven't drawn her in a while and decided to add some Photoshop poop on this one (and a couple others below)
For some reason I've become nearly obsessed with trying to come up with an original design for a cat since cartoon cats all kinda look the same.
And here's some sketches of my own puddy cat, Chloe. She's 9 years old and 15 pounds and I love her!
Some Aliens and a Space man!
Snake and Cheeseburger face!
The Phantom!
Hope you've enjoyed the sketches! I really want to post some animations but I need to clean them up a bit more, make em presentable.
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Labels: betty boop, cats, chloe, nosferatu, sketches


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For a long time Prague was considered to be unfriendly for people with any handicap. Fortunately the situation has been recently improving. For example, many places of interest and public buildings have been made accessible. A number of low-floor buses operate in the city (the type of the bus is always noted in timetables.) In 2007, low-floor trams were also introduced, which makes travelling in the city centre much easier. The new underground stations on the outskirts are also designed to be accessible, but there are still only a few stations in the centre equipped with a lift.
All wheelchair travellers have to note that some parts of Prague are hilly. For example, Prague castle is on quite a steep hill, but this is what makes Prague landscape so picturesque.
Some of the roads in the historical centre are cobbled. Again, this has some positives, as it gives Prague the feeling of times past. Moreover, a wheelchair-friendly revitalization of pavements is quickly progressing in the centre.
In this section you will find some tips where to go in Prague.


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I just really like FROSTA. But I haven't noticed any threads about her. Are any other fans out there ready to see her join the MOTUC?
There's something about her character design that suggests to me that she will be very popular when released.
1. Is she on YOUR wish list for next year?
2. Should she be released earlier than many of the other POP's?
3. Do you think that non-POP fans will embrace a figure of her?
4. How do you rate her popularity among the list of unannounced characters, altogether?
5. Any opinions about cool updates for her styling or her weaponry?
6. Hot for a Frosta figure, or does she leave you COLD???


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Police say a Georgia man has been charged with attempting to stalk Miley Cyrus after he returned to the set where the teen star is filming a movie near Savannah weeks after police warned him to stay away.
Tybee Island Police Chief Jim Price said Wednesday that 53-year-old Mark McLeod of Appling was arrested after Disney security officers on the island reported he was asking where he could find Cyrus last weekend.
Tybee police arrested McLeod in June on charges of disorderly conduct and obstruction. They say he had tried to breach a security perimeter around the movie set. McLeod told police after his arrest that he was secretly engaged to marry Cyrus.
Cyrus is filming "The Last Song" on Tybee Island and in nearby Savannah.
McLeod's in jail and police records don't list an attorney.


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George and "Polly" had eight children (Henry, Clifford, Ada, Mattie, Harold, Leonard, Reba, and George)
Henry Irvin; born 1888 in Nebraska; died 1898 in Colorado.
Clifford Franklin: born 1890 in Nebraska; married Mary Blincow; married Anna; died 1970 in California. (A more complete bio is included in this series for Clifford.)
Ada Florence: born 1891 in Nebraska; married Edward Loesch in 1913; died 1982 in Colorado.
Mattie Hazel: born 1893 in Kansas; married Otis Mallory in 1914; died 1958 in California.
Harold Robert: born 1895 in Colorado; married Florence Moore in 1923; married Alta Gwynn in 1935; died 1979 in Colorado.
Leonard: born 1898 in Colorado and died 4 months later.
Reba Martha: born 1900 in Colorado; married Emery Harlow in 1921; died in 1974 in Colorado.
George Raymond: born 1904 in Colorado; married Nettie Wright; died 1967 in Colorado.
At various times, George's occupation was listed as teamster, house carpenter, farmer, owner of a meat market and owner of the Granite & Winfield Stage Line.
George died on 13 November 1949 in Rifle, Colorado and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in that city.
I would like to thank Amy Johnson Crow for the idea for this blog stream. Her blog is No Story Too Small.


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The Rubin Museum Explores Illusion in 2013 BRAINWAVE Series, Opening Today
The Rubin Museum will explore illusion and human perception in this year's edition of the popular Brainwave series of on-stage conversations between mind scientists and thinkers from diverse walks of life. Opening today, February 6, the series will include 20 on-stage conversations, 50 film screenings, and an interactive experience in which the museum will become a Memory Palace. While illusion is usually associated with vision, the series will engage audiences through all five senses to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
Additionally, the effects of trauma as a result of combat and recent work in treating PTSD and ADHD will be addressed through two new documentary films, High Ground and Free the Mind that will be screened and discussed with scientists and veterans.
"The Buddha taught that everything is illusion, just as everything is ephemeral, and that it is our perspective that counts," said director of public programs Tim McHenry. "So the sixth edition of Brainwave will explore how our perceptions of the world are shaped by the mechanics of our brains, which is both limiting and freeing."
Highlights from the series include:
The Mystique of Parsifal (February 6, 7 pm) As the acclaimed theater and film director François Girard (The Red Violin) prepares his new production of Wagner's Parsifal at the Metropolitan Opera, he and Columbia University neuroscientist Carl Schoonover (Portraits of the Mind) delve into human perception, from stagecraft to film, from music to the mystique of the young hero Parsifal.
The Fear Project (February 9, 3pm) Surfer Jaimal Yogis meets with psychiatrist Srini Pillay to ascertain what role fear plays in our survival and how it colors our perception of reality.
Three Cartoonists (March 3, 6 pm) Cartoonists encapsulate an idea with economy of form. Here New Yorker cartoonists David Sipress, ZacharyKanin, and Paul Noth explore the creative illusion of putting pen to paper and discover which comes first: the words or the image.
The Humorist (March 6, 7 pm) Humorist Fran Lebowitz discusses the illusion of language with experimental psychologist Steven Pinker.
The Memory Palace (March 17, 6 pm and March 20, 7 pm) Memory is another form of illusion but also a tool to navigate the construct of time. Test your ability to retain and recall information you learned in one hour with US Memory Champion Nelson Dellis and Cognitive Pyschologist Lila Davachi. Employing exotic fragrances to help anchor your memorization and magical illusions to test them, this will be unlike any other museum experience you have ever had.
The Virtuoso (April 3, 7 pm) Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain explores how rhythm is the most primal sense humans possess with neuroscientist Seth Horowitz.
The Brainwave schedule follows below. Additional programs will be confirmed throughout the coming weeks. For ticket information and updates on events, visit: www.rmanyc.org/brainwave.
The Director François Girard + Neuroscientist Carl Schoonover
Wednesday, February 6, 7 pm, $35
As acclaimed theater and film director François Girard (The Red Violin) prepares his new production of Wagner's Parsifal at the Metropolitan Opera, he and Columbia University neuroscientist Carl Schoonover (Portraits of the Mind) delve into human perception, from stagecraft to film, from music and imagery, to the mystique of the young hero Parsifal.
"Illusions are when your brain cut corners and got caught." - Carl Schoonover
French-Canadian director François Girard's work has spanned theater, opera, television, and film, most notably in the groundbreaking Thirty Two Short Films about Glenn Gould, the Academy Award-winning The Red Violin, and the Emmy Award-winning Yo-Yo Ma Inspired by Bach. His work on the stage has included Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex, Kafka's The Trial, Wagner's Siegfried, and Cirque du Soleil's Zarkana seen at Radio City Music Hall.
Carl Schoonover graduated from Harvard College in 2006 with a degree in philosophy and is currently a doctoral student in Neurobiology and Behavior at Columbia University Medical Center. He has written on neuroscience for the general public in such publications as Le Figaro, Commentaire, and LiveScience. In 2008 he cofounded NeuWrite, a collaborative working group for scientists, writers, and those in between. He hosts the radio show Wednesday Morning Classical on WCKR 89.9 FM, which focuses on opera, classical music, and their relationship to the brain. He is a former NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a 2012 TED Fellow.
The Surfer Jamail Yogis + Psychologist SriniPillay
Saturday, February 9, 3 pm, $20
As a surfer, Jamail Yogis takes risks on a daily basis. Here he engages with Boston psychologist Dr. Srini Pillay (Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear) on the role that fear plays in our lives.
A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, Jaimal Yogis' award-winning articles have appeared in The Washington Post, ESPN Magazine, AFAR, and many others. His first book, Saltwater Buddha, has been internationally praised, translated into numerous languages, and is currently being adapted into a film. His latest book, The Fear Project, explores the science of fear, courage, and simply living well.
Srini Pillay, M.D., is the author of the book Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear, Your Brain and Business: The Neuroscience of Great Leaders, and The Science Behind the Law of Attraction. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at Harvard Medical School. Pillay was an NIMH- and NARSAD-funded researcher in brain imaging. He is the former Director of the Anxiety Disorders Program at McLean Hospital, Harvard's largest psychiatric training hospital. He is also the CEO of NeuroBusiness Group, a company focused on enhancing social intelligence in companies.
The Magician Joshua Jay + Neuroscientists Stephen Macknik and SusAna Martinez-Conde
Sunday, February 10, 3 pm, $25
"There is no such thing as real magic, but magicians come impressively close. And this childlike sense of wonder is an important part of existence. Albert Einstein said it well: 'The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.'" - Joshua Jay
Jay is the recipient of the 2011 Society of American Magicians' Magician of the Year award. He is also a former world champion sleight of hand artist, crowned at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. Jay has performed and lectured in more than 60 countries and has appeared on every major US television network, most recently Good Morning America and The Today Show. His book, MAGIC: The Complete Course, is a best-seller in the world of magic and has been published in five languages.
In this program, Jay will allow neuroscientists Stephen Macknik and SusAna Martinez-Condeare, the founders of the new discipline of NeuroMagic and authors of Sleights of Mind, to study his techniques for tricking the brain.
Stephen Macknik and SusAna Martinez-Conde are laboratory directors at the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) in Phoenix, Arizona, where they study various aspects of visual, sensory, and cognitive neuroscience. They are also members of the Academy of Magical Arts (aka The Magic Castle in Hollywood), the Magic Circle (UK), the Society of American Magicians, and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Their shared column on the neuroscience of illusions on ScientificAmerican.com gets hundreds of thousands of hits every month. One of these contributions is the most downloaded article in sciam.com history. SciAm recently published a special issue of Scientific American: MIND (summer of 2010) dedicated completely to the authors' previous and ongoing contributions on illusion.
The Illustrator Maira Kalman + Psychologist Michael Morris
Sunday, February 10, 6 pm, $20
Maira Kalman has written and illustrated thirteen children's books, including Ooh-la-la-Max in Love, What Pete Ate, and Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John Jay Harvey. Her most recent children's book, 13 WORDS is a collaboration with Lemony Snicket. She is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker and is well known for her collaboration with Rick Meyerowitz on the "New Yorkistan" cover in 2001. Kalmanis currently creating an illustrated column for The New Yorker based on her travels to museums and libraries. She also illustrated Strunk and White's classic The Elements of Style.
Michael Morris is a Professor with the Psychology Department of Columbia University. As the Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership in the Management Division of Columbia Business School he teaches MBA and executive-level classes on negotiation, decision making, and group dynamics. He designed and runs Columbia's Program on Social Intelligence, which translates emerging research insights into new forms of leadership training. Outside of academia, his consulting and training work brings him into contact with many private- and public-sector leaders from around the world.
The Photographer Mary Ellen Mark + Neuropsychologist Daniel L. Schacter
Saturday, March 2, 3 pm, $20
Renowned photographer Mary Ellen Mark sits down with preeminent researcher on memory Daniel L. Schacter will discuss the relationship between photographs and memory. The conversation will focus in particular on how reviewing photographs can both improve memory and also create false memories.
Mary Ellen Mark is recognized as one of our most respected and influential photographers, having achieved worldwide visibility through her seventeen books, exhibitions, and editorial magazine work. She is a contributing photographer to The New Yorker and has published photo-essays and portraits in such publications as LIFE, New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair. For more than four decades, she has traveled extensively to make pictures that reflect a high degree of humanism. Her images of our world's diverse cultures have become landmarks in the field of documentary photography. Her portrayals of Mother Teresa, Indian circuses, and brothels in Bombay were the product of many years of work in India. Among her many awards, Mark was presented with the Cornell Capa Award by the International Center of Photography in 2001; The Infinity Award for Journalism; and an Erna & Victor Hasselblad Foundation Grant and a Walter Annenberg Grant for her book and exhibition project on AMERICA.
Daniel L. Schacter is a preeminent researcher on memory and is Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. His research uses both cognitive testing and brain imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Schacter has written three books, edited seven volumes, and published over 200 scientific articles and chapters. His books include: Searching for Memory: The Brain, the Mind, and the Past (1996); Forgotten ideas, neglected pioneers: Richard Semon and the story of memory. (2001); The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers (2001).
The Cartoonists David Sipress, Paul Noth, Zachary Kanin + a Neuroscientist
Sunday, March 3, 6 pm, $25
Here New Yorker cartoonists David Sipress, ZacharyKanin, and Paul Noth explore the creative illusion of putting pen to paper and discover which comes first: the words or the image.
Zachary Kanin is a brilliant young cartoonist, former editor of the Harvard Lampoon, and now a writer for Saturday Night Live, as well as being a very regular staff cartoonist for The New Yorker. Paul Noth is a New Yorker cartoonist who has also written for Late Night with Conan O'Brien and for CBS's The Late Late Show. David Sipresshas published over 400 cartoons in The New Yorker since 1998. His cartoons have been a weekly feature in The Boston Phoenix for more than thirty years, and his work has appeared in Time, Playboy, Gastronomica, Reader's Digest, The Washington Post, as well as in his own books.
Additional available will be posted to the Rubin Museum web site in the coming weeks. www.rmanyc.org/brainwave.
The Humorist Fran Lebowitz + Experimental Psychologist Steven Pinker
Wednesday, March 6, 7 pm, $35
The much-quoted humorist Fran Lebowitz got her break when hired by Andy Warhol as a columnist for Interview. Her warmly sardonic and urbane wit was already apparent, leading to further magazine articles and then her first book in 1978, a collection of essays, Metropolitan Life, followed by Social Studies in 1981.For more than twenty years, Lebowitz has been famous in part for not writing Exterior Signs of Wealth, a long-overdue novel purportedly about rich people who want to be artists and artists who want to be rich. Her appearances on Late Night With David Letterman early in its run are legendary. She returned 16 years later to mark the release of HBO's Public Speaking, a documentary on her directed by Martin Scorsese.
Steven Pinker is an experimental psychologist and one of the world's foremost writers on language, mind, and human nature. Currently Harvard College Professor and Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, Pinker has also taught at Stanford and MIT. His research on visual cognition and the psychology of language has won prizes from the National Academy of Sciences, the Royal Institution of Great Britain, the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, and the American Psychological Association. He has also received seven honorary doctorates, several teaching awards at MIT and Harvard, and numerous prizes for his books The Language Instinct, How the Mind Works, and The Blank Slate. He is Chair of the Usage Panel of the American Heritage Dictionary and often writes for The New York Times, Time, and The New Republic.
The Virtuoso Zakir Hussain + Neuroscientist Seth Horowitz
Wednesday April 3, 7 pm,$35
Zakir Hussain is today appreciated both in the field of percussion and in the music world at large as an international phenomenon. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have not only established him as a National Treasure in his own country, India, but gained him worldwide fame. His playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity, founded in formidable knowledge and study. The favorite accompanist for many of India's greatest classical musicians and dancers, he has not let his genius rest there. Widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement, Hussain's contribution to world music has been unique, with many historic collaborations, recordings and performances with artists as diverse as George Harrison, YoYo Ma, Joe Henderson, Van Morrison, Airto Moreira, Pharoah Sanders, Billy Cobham, Mark Morris, Rennie Harris, and the Kodo drummers.
The author of The Universal Sense: How Hearing Shapes the Mind, Seth S. Horowitz, is a neuroscientist with a Masters in Psychology and Ph.D. in neuroscience from Brown University. He has worked and published in comparative and human hearing, balance, and sleep research. His research has been funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, The Deafness Foundation, and NASA. As Chief Neuroscientist at NeuroPop, Inc., he has applied his basic research skills to real world situations ranging from health and wellness to educational science outreach. His work has been covered in popular media including NPR's Hear and Now and All Things Considered, the Boston Globe, and Wired.com.
The Spiceologist Lior Lev Sercarz + a Neurologist
Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm, $20
"My spice blends are a visual, tactile and aromatic invitation to travel the world without leaving your kitchen."-Lior Lev Sercarz
Lior Lev Sercarz is the chef, spice blender, and owner of La Boîte, a biscuits and spice shop in New York City. He has been named one of Bon Appetit's "Tastemakers of 2012" and La Boîte has been featured in publications including Vogue, In Style Magazine, Every Day with Rachel Ray, Food & Wine Magazine, and the Saveur 100. Growing up on a kibbutz in Israel, he was influenced by the country's diverse cuisine beginning at an early age. Sercarz's grandfather, who was Tunisian, and his Transylvanian wife, along with his upbringing in Belgium, Holland, and Paris exposed him to a world of spices and ingredients that would set the tone for the rest of his career. Culinary discoveries in South America led to cooking school in France and then to Daniel Boulud's Daniel. Initially at his own La Boîte, he started by making and selling a line of French biscuits. Sercarz began by reinterpreting traditional cookie recipes and later became fascinated with the idea of adding spices to them. What began as an experiment in cookie baking became intertwined with his love for fine art. From that point forward, he began inviting artists to design his biscuit boxes and to inspire a seasonal line of cookies. La Boîte releases a new box every six months. In 2011, after working more with spices, he opened La Boîte Biscuits & Spices, an art gallery and spice shop in New York City's Hell's Kitchen. Each season, the artists whose work adorns his cookie tins also show their work in the gallery.
The Chef Wylie Dufresne of WD-50 + TBA
Wednesday, April 17, 7 pm, $20
Wylie Dufresne is the chef and owner of WD-50, which opened in April 2003. Frank Bruni of the New York Times awarded WD-50 three stars in March 2008. In 2006 WD-50 received one star from the Michelin Guide, which it has retained in each subsequent year. Dufresne has been nominated for multiple James Beard Awards, including "Best Chef New York" for six consecutive years commencing in 2007.
The Congressman Tim Ryan + Psychologist Tracy Dennis
Saturday, April 20, 3 PM, $20
Congressman Tim Ryan, an advocate of mindfulness training in schools, talks to Hunter College psychologist Tracy Dennis after a screening of Susan Finley's Changing Minds at Concord High School, which documents an experiment of introducing meditation in a "transfer" school in New York City.
Changing Minds at Concord High School is a movie about at-risk high-school students in Staten Island working with scientists from Mind & Life and Hunter College on a contemplative science experiment in their school. For the last decade, the filmmaker Susan Finley worked with Concord and other "transfer" schools around the city, integrating video production into curriculum to make learning more relevant. During that time it became clear to her that many of the students were suffering from emotional trauma, undiagnosed learning differences, and a history of academic failure. They were in dire need of emotional and educational triage. Working with the scientists, Concord's administration and staff and with Peter Barton, the film's producer, Finley designed this pilot program in order to integrate contemplative science and meditation into the school day. Psychologist Tracy Dennis was one of the scientists working on the program.
The Memorist Nelson Dellis + Cognitive Psychologist Lila Davachi
Sunday, March 17, 6 pm, $80 (only 64 tickets available for each date)
Wednesday, March 20, 7 pm.
The Museum as Memory Palace: Memory is another form of illusion but also a tool to navigate the construct of time. Test your ability to retain and recall information you learned in one hour with US Memory Champion Nelson Dellis. You will need an imagination and a keen sense of adventure, but you have to leave pencil, paper, smart phone, and other current aides memoirs behind.
Do you want to be able to remember names at parties? Or where you left your car keys? Or memorize The Wasteland? Attend this training by US Memory Champion Nelson Dellis who will convert the whole museum into a memory palace, a powerful mental device that the ancient Greeks employed to remember oratory as well as shopping lists. Employing exotic fragrances to help anchor your memorization and magical illusions to test them, this will be unlike any other museum experience you have ever had.
The Brainwave series will screen two feature-length documentary films:
High Ground, 2012, USA, Michael Brown, 92 min.
Eleven veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan join an expedition to climb the 20,000 foot Himalayan giant Mount Lobuche. With blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Everest
summiters as their guides, they set out on an emotional and gripping climb to reach the top in an attempt to heal the psychological and physical wounds of the longest war in US history. Representing nearly every branch of the military, the veterans and a Gold Star Mom who joins their trek bring humor and deep emotion to this heroes' journey captured with breathtaking, vertigo-inducing cinematography by three-time Emmy winner, director Michael Brown. Each screening will be followed by a Q&A with a neurologist or psychologist specializing in medical conditions common in the aftermath of modern warfare, including PTSD, phantom limb pain, and other injuries.
Saturday, February 9, 6:00 pm
Friday, February 15, 6:30 pm
Saturday, February 16, 3:00 pm
Sunday, February 17, 3:00 pm
Other dates TBA
Free the Mind, 2012, Phie Ambo, Denmark, 76 min.
US premiere, Friday, May 3, with Richard Davidson, 9:30 pm $20
Professor Richard Davidson is one of the world's leading researchers on the human brain. Using as test cases a 5-year old suffering from ADHD and two veterans suffering from PTSD, he sets out to discover if, and how, it is possible to physically change the brain using only the power of thought to help free these people from their miserable existences and help them lead ordinary lives. Professor Davidson will participate in the post-premiere screening discussion on May 3.
Additional screening dates include:
Saturday, May 4, 1:30 & 4:00 pm $15
Sunday, May 5, 1:30 & 4:00 pm $15
Monday, May 6, 3:00 pm $15
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 pm $15
Thursday, May 9, 3:00 pm$15
Friday, May 10, 9:30 pm $15
Lunch Matters Film Series
The weekly Lunch Matters program on Wednesdays will showcase filmed highlights from the first five years of Brainwave. Wednesdays at 1:00 pm, tickets are $10 or free for museum members.
February 20
The Compass of Pleasure
Neuroscientist David J. Linden explains how pleasure affects us at the most fundamental level: in our brain. The master chocolatier Jacques Torres provides the audience with samples of his most mouthwatering selections to allow participants to experience pleasure while the process itself is being discussed.
February 27
The Dreams of Amy Tan
Amy Tan's books and stories have included ideas, breakthroughs, and whole narratives unleashed during dreams. She believes that her creativity relates to a free-form combination of memory, emotion, and sensory synesthesia leading to metaphors and narrative paths. She discusses the effect of dreams on creativity with Harvard clinical psychologist and dream researcher Deirdre Barrett.
March 6
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Memory
A neuropsychologist and a Tibetan Lama come together to discuss two very different perceptions of the role of memory. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche claims memory is based on insecurity. Marsha Lucas on the other hand, describes memory as identity.
March 13
Why does Movement Move us?
One of America's greatest living choreographers, Mark Morris, explores how the brain responds to dance and motion with the Wellesley College neurologist Bevil Conway.
March 20
The Assassin of My Dreams
Punk band original and (out) spoken-word artist Henry Rollins hunts down the assassin of his dreams with neuroscientist David Eagleman.
March 27
The Geography of Bliss
Journalist Eric Weiner discusses the findings in his book, The Geography of Bliss, with neuropsychologist Emma Seppala on the quest for happiness across cultures.
Cabaret Cinema
The many cinematic examples of deceit, mistaken identity, and sleight of hand are pointed out by mind scientists in this classic film series.
Fridays at 9:30pm
Free with a $7 bar minimum
Rubin members may reserve tickets in advance. More information at www.rmanyc.org/cabaretcinema
Confirmed screenings include:
February 1
Victor Fleming's The Wizard of Oz
Introduced by psychologist William Braun
February 8
Ingmar Bergman's The Magician
Introduced by vision scientist Ben Backus
February 15
Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest
February 22
David Lean / Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit
March 1
Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon
Introduced by neuroscientist John J. Sakon
March 8
Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby
Introduced by neuroscientist Ioana Carcea
March 15
Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso
Introduced by neurologist Moran Cerf
March 22
Louis Malle's Black Moon
March 29
Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard
March 29
Robert Hamer'sKind Hearts and Coronets
April 5
John Huston's Key Largo
Introduced by neuroscientist Daniela Schiller
April 19
Sam Peckinpah's Cross of Iron
Introduced by neuroscientist Travis Riddle
April 26
Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
The Rubin Museum creates an immersive environment for experiencing the art and culture of Himalayan Asia and develops programming that enables visitors to make personal connections to their contemporary lives. The only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the Himalayan region, the Rubin holds outstanding collections of Tibetan, Nepalese, Mongolian, and Bhutanese art, and provides a bridge to the cultures of the region. Dedicated to providing a multidimensional experience, the Rubin engages its visitors in a spectrum of exhibitions, dialogues, films, performances, and educational programs that explore Himalayan Asia through a range of artistic, cultural, religious, and traditional contexts and perspectives. Its intimate scale facilitates both quiet contemplation and direct and active engagement. Café Serai and the shop are also inspired by the region's varied cultures and serve as an extension of the Museum's gallery experience. For more information, including hours, visit www.rmanyc.org.
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Debbie Mumms fabrics were 50% off without coupon, so if you have the 25% off coupon good on everything, you get 75% off. I did get a few nice items.


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Three Sides of Emeril
Emeril Lagasse, the chef with the megawatt smile, claims a nationwide empire, but his restaurants started in New Orleans. Emeril shares three of his favorite recipes and an exclusive interview.
Certain icons make new orleans different. Hot jazz on the street corner. Beignets as light as air, paired with coffee that kicks. Bourbon Street in all its rough-hewn glory. And, of course, Emeril Lagasse.
Twenty-five years after arriving in the Crescent City, the man who practically invented the concept of the celebrity chef is a household name and the head of a culinary empire. Luckily for visitors here, he maintains three restaurants in New Orleans, each with its own identity.
As late-afternoon light slants through the window of Emeril's Restaurant, Emeril himself sits at a quiet table and talks about his businesses in this city the way a proud father talks about his kids. He describes how this building was a dilapidated warehouse when he bought it. "I would duck my head in here, and I would see the magic of the space," he says. "This brick warehouse with steel, wood, and concrete was masculine, and it really appealed to me. There was a connection between what I felt my style of food was, who I was and am as a person, and what this space meant."
Emeril's Restaurant opened in 1990. Three years later, he debuted NOLA, a funky spot in the French Quarter "doing rustic Acadian Creole with a lot of Vietnamese influences," he says, as a nod to the fact that he's had a Vietnamese family working with him "since day one."
In 1998 Emeril's Delmonico brought the chef full circle from his days cooking classic cuisine at Commander's Palace. The original Delmonico's opened in 1895 in the same building it occupies now. Again, the chef says the space inspired him: "The upstairs parlor was still the owners' home, and something came out and grabbed me about history and tradition. The lightbulb started going off about my tenure at Commander's Palace, how that was such grand New Orleans cuisine. Now Emeril's Delmonico has evolved into being another New Orleans classic."
Just like the chef himself.
Emeril's Restaurant
The scene: The flagship restaurant exemplifies the chef's showmanship. From the frenetic brushstrokes of New Orleans artist Doyle Gertjejansen's painting on one wall to the spice-filled glass panels framing the open kitchen, this place is about high energy. Don't expect a quiet dinner; do expect fun.
Lagasse's Lagniappe: "Half the menu changes nightly, based on what's coming in the back door," says Emeril. "We get wild chanterelles from across the lake after a big rain; we get soft-shell crabs or soft-shell crawfish or bluefin tuna."
Our pick: You'll find Emeril's signature Barbecue Shrimp at each of his establishments, but this is where it was invented. Plump Gulf shrimp come with a peppery sauce made of an extraction from the shells.
NOLA Restaurant
The scene: Just two blocks from Jackson Square, this spot is the most casual (and touristy) of the three. Exposed brick walls and a glass elevator to the second floor lend a hip vibe to this eatery in the heart of the French Quarter.
Lagasse's Lagniappe: "People ask, why do you have Vietnamese influences on the menu? Well, about 65% to 75% of our fishing fleet is now Vietnamese. That's why―because that's what NOLA stands for. NOLA reflects what's happening in the state."
Our pick: The duck confit-and-Parmesan pizza, drizzled with truffle oil and topped with arugula, stood out as one of the best dishes we ate in any of Emeril's restaurants. Almost sweet, balanced with the earthy flavors of truffles and duck, it packs a surprising flavor.
Emeril's Delmonico
The scene: The 19th-century building on St. Charles Avenue used to be a private club for gentlemen in New Orleans, complete with a boxing area upstairs. That kind of genteel history still fills the place. Chandeliers, an elegant bar downstairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows create a sense of old-world romanticism.
Lagasse's Lagniappe: "When we bought Delmonico, I thought about how these classic New Orleans places needed to be preserved, how there were very few of them left―Antoine's, Galatoire's, Broussard's, Delmonico's, Commander's Palace. I finally said, 'You know what? I'm going to bring back as much of the classic New Orleans stuff as I can.'"
Our pick: Just for the pageantry of it, you need to try a Caesar salad prepared tableside. Then sample the duck leg and thigh in a cassoulet of beans, roasted squash, and French sausage. It's hearty and filling, as are many dishes at Delmonico. But you don't come to New Orleans to diet, do you?
"Three Sides of Emeril" is from the May 2008 issue of Southern Living. Because prices, dates, and other specifics are subject to change, please check all information to make sure it's still current before making your travel plans.


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If you are new to SQL Server and databases in general this is a great course to get you up and running with SQL Server.
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- Introduction to the BI tools
If you new to SQL Server and need comprehensive introduction into the SQL Server product then this course 137 SQL Server 2008 a Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction is for you. Maybe I'll see you there?


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When we saw the 2009 Acura RL and it's less than spectacular "Dynamic Power Plenum" grille at this past Chicago Auto Show, not only did we think it was a photoshopping joke (we swear we saw pixels), we wondered where the hell it had come from. It's been a while since Acura dropped a styling stinker in our laps — although Wert says he likes the look of it on something a bit smaller — this mid-cycle refresh can generally be called befitting of that description. Since nutty styling elements usually come from somewhere, we dug into the archives and came up with a pretty good candidate.
Released at the 2006 LA Auto Show, the Acura Advanced Sedan Concept seems like it's telegraphing the pending power shield pretty well. We panned it pretty well when the Postfather ran the concept, and as would be expected we panned it again when it showed up this year. Hopefully it feels more at home when Acura drops the styling element on the new CLS.


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Internet radio seems custom-designed for these recessionary times.
Provided you have a broadband connection, it's free and it offers incredible variety in terms of the kind of music and talk programming you can receive from around the world. You can often access Internet radio broadcasts from the Web site of a terrestrial radio station or from Web sites that aggregate them, such as Receiva.com or Live365.com.
A company called Aluratek even sells a USB drive that will allow you to start listening to Internet radio without downloading any software or visiting any Web sites. Aluratek is also one of several companies which offer stand-alone products that can receive Internet radio around the home using a Wi-Fi connection.
Others include the basic Phoenix Radio by Com One, the imposing Tube by Oxx Digital, and the swank Sonoro Elements.
New Web Sites Offer Tailor-Made Music Stations
In the last few years, though, several Web sites have sprung up offering several enhancements over regular Internet radio. Pandora offers music in stations that are tailored specifically for your taste by analyzing the musical characteristics of certain songs. Slacker, on the other hand, offers a variety of genre-specific radio stations that are more like those on satellite radio.
And, unlike ordinary Internet radio stations, they offer at least some ability to skip songs you dislike or are tired of hearing. For those who want a simple solution for enjoying Pandora or Slacker at home, there is a stand-alone radio tailored for each service.
With its boxy, white design and single speaker, the Livio Radio ($149) clearly takes its design cues from table radios sold by Tivoli audio. Its face features an LCD that generally displays four lines of text.
There are also six face buttons, including the trademark thumbs up and thumbs down controls to rate songs on Pandora. The Livio also has a small remote control that can be used to adjust power and volume from a few feet away.
The two-tone black and silver Acoustic Research Infinite Radio ($129) is a bit taller but much narrower than the Livio and features a more modern, but also more plastic look to its trapezoidal profile. A directional pad (four arrows surrounding an OK button) provides the device's navigation.
Stand-Alone Devices Support Internet Radio
The AR Infinite Radio also has its special buttons to accommodate its featured service -- a "favorite" button and a "Ban" button.
Setting up both products required a visit to the Web, but after that, they worked well on their own, and both support ordinary Internet radio in addition. Each device has a few extra features as well.
The Livio can take advantage of external audio sources via a line in jack and can access music from other PCs on a network. The Infinite Radio, on the other hand, can read music off a USB drive.
Between the two, though, the Acoustic Research stood out as a stronger offering in several ways. While the Livio product took advantage of its wood cabinet to produce a resonant bass, the overall sound was flatter than the Acoustic Research product, which has stereo speakers.
The controls on the Acoustic Research product were also easier to operate, and it played more consistently with fewer dropouts on its wireless network.
For those who want Pandora, Slacker and more in the same stand-alone receiver, Logitech now offers the Squeezebox Radio ($199) which throws in a color screen and compatibility with many more music services.
Apple also offers the iPod touch at $199, which can be dropped into a music dock to provide Wi-Fi access to Pandora, Slacker, and other streaming music services as well as acting as a first-rate portable music player and Web browsing device. Using these personal radio services at home can ensure that there is always music in the air.
Ross Rubin (@rossrubin on Twitter) is director of industry analysis at The NPD Group (@npdtech on Twitter). He blogs at The NPD Group Blog as well as his own blog, Out of the Box.


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Kryshak: LDTC's 'Fox on the Fairway' a must-see farce
Terry J. Kryshak, Frisco
If you are ready for a evening of laughter, go see Lake Dillon Theatre's production of the "Fox on the Fairway."
Once again the team at Lake Dillon Theatre has raised the bar with this show. The cast is phenomenal, the set is so realistic you would think you were in a country club. The action and laughter is non-stop. This is a must-see farce.
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The casings, which are sewn round with an inner tube inside, are mounted on rims and then inflated and the treads are then slowly hand glued on them. The tread is laid on the inflated casing enabling it not to suffer any tension, instead of being placed on casings which are subsequently inflated. The treads made of all natural (non-petroleum based) rubber, combined (via Handmade production) with the quality, high TPI count casings result in tyres with lower rolling resistance and increased comfort offering a safer and more precise handling of the bike. The tyre absorbs irregularities of the surface with its subtle give and slight deformation, increasing road surface contact and guaranteeing both shock absorption and great grip while cornering.
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Home > Public Services > Have a Heart Food Drive
Did you know that a donation of just $15 can feed a family of four for a week? Or that - contrary to popular belief - the hungry people in our community and across the nation are not just the homeless? They are often employed, or live in a household with someone who is. They are the working poor who struggle to provide the daily necessities that so many of us take for granted. For the past 20 years, the Bar Association of Erie County has expressed its commitment to helping the hungry in our community through its Have-A-Heart food drive. Over the history of the drive, several tons of food and substantial financial support have been provided to the Food Bank of Western New York.
In recent years the drive has focused primarily on monetary contributions. Law firms that wish to collect non-perishable food items may also continue to do so and the Food Bank of Western New York will arrange to pick up the donated items. Please help the hungry in our community by mailing your donation to the Food Bank of Western New York, 91 Holt Street, Buffalo, New York 14206. All donors will receive written confirmation of their contribution directly from the Food Bank. The drive concludes on February 14th every year.
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Customers are coming around to the idea of pampering themselves with a $300 meal.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With one restaurant still a "baby" and another turning 16, Barbara Lynch's restaurant family is growing up, and so is Boston, the city she is determined to put on the culinary map.
"Boston's been sort of a desolate place — it hasn't been known for the food," Lynch said Friday during an interview at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. "But you'd be surprised, even in the recession, it was one of the only cities that continued to grow ... Yes, it was tough, but we didn't stop."
Lynch hasn't stopped, either. She oversees half a dozen restaurants, including her first — No. 9 Park and her most recent, Menton — and is about to launch a food product line called Barbara Lynch Made. She grew up in the housing projects of South Boston and has no plans to leave the city until retirement, and says she's amazed that it still has a conservative Yankee reputation despite its vibrant art and culture, its high-tech industries and the outdoor recreation opportunities in the surrounding New England region.
"We certainly need to work on getting the city of Boston tourism to become a little bit more modern — we're not the Paul Revere city anymore," she said. "People find a lot to do, and it isn't just go to Beacon Hill and look at the brownstones."
Lynch also is trying to get Bostonians to change their attitudes, as well. Menton, the 5-year-old fine dining restaurant she calls her "baby," is still a few years away from hitting its stride, she said. But customers are coming around to the idea of pampering themselves with a $300 meal.
"They were afraid of the four-hour dining experience. We eliminated that," she said. "Just let me cook for you. If you want to be out in an hour and a half, you're out. I'm always the rule breaker, anyway."
Her new venture is aimed at home cooks and was born out of one of her few unsuccessful undertakings — a produce store in an area frequented by young professionals who didn't want to buy vegetables and cook during the week. That spurred her to experiment with dehydrating veggies, with the end result being her new product line — a pound of peeled and chopped seasonal vegetables compressed into a 2.5-ounce bag designed to be rehydrated with water or stock, them turned into quick gourmet meals.
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Spigen Releases Ultra Thin Air Nexus 4 Case/
Make way, Spigen started making cases for Google's flagship Nexus 4. Because you know how hard it is to find a good honest case by a well known brand made for the almighty Android prime. Spigen's Ultra Thin Air case for the Nexus 4 is a $20 ultra-thin, lightweight and slim scratch protective snap-on case that consists of a hard polycarbonate shell with a smooth, matte and anti-fingerprint finish - and UV coating to protect it all. The Ultra Thin Air case offers minimal protection without the bulk and includes Spigen's Ultra Crystal screen protector. It's now available and currently comes in black, but more colors will soon follow.


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Revisiting Scott Weiland's Last Show With Stone Temple Pilots
It's not clear if any member of Stone Temple Pilots knew their Sept. 23, 2012 performance at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, CA was to be their last with frontman Scott Weiland. If they did, they managed to hide it behind showmanship – despite rumors that Weiland was back on drugs, and the suggestion that his timekeeping and performance had been slipping in recent months, the set seems to be good-natured.
Showmanship, of course, can hide a multitude of sins. On top of that, STP had been in a state of flux before. They'd fired Weiland in 2002 as a result of his behavior – reports spoke of a fight between him and guitarist Dean DeLeo as a key moment – and the singer had gone on to lead supergroup Velvet Revolver, before they fired him too in 2008 for similar reasons. A month later he was back in STP, and they went on to release their self-titled sixth album in 2010 – their first since 2001.
Despite, history repeating itself, if the rumors were to be believed, the four bandmates were said to be in high spirits as they played the Aftershock festival. They'd started about 20 minutes late but most of the other acts had also started late; and they only played for an hour, but that was because of a strict curfew. Nevertheless, at least one reviewer reported an impressive performance including deep cuts, and light-hearted conversation between Weiland and DeLeo laughing about wanting pizza, and bassist Robert DeLeo talking to the crowd more than usual. The young reviewer noted that the performance had been "well-worth the two hour drive and lack of sleep for tomorrow's exams."
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Before the end of the year, Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash had said Weiland was talking up a reunion of the supergroup because STP had fired him again. The move wasn't confirmed until the following March, when a terse statement read: "Stone Temple Pilots have announced they have officially terminated Scott Weiland." That announcement came the day after Weiland had claimed the quartet were in the midst of arranging a new tour.
Showmanship had indeed been hiding a multitude of repeated sins. The following year, despite legal action pending, Robert DeLeo admitted as much, saying, "It was a very difficult decision to terminate the face of your band, … That's as big as it gets." He continued: "Dean, Eric [Kretz] and I have been saddled by someone for a long time. We've always looked out for Scott's best interests and tried to be a great friend to someone who really didn't care to be friends with us… And I don't think we had any other choice. I think Scott's made it very clear, his path and his decisions on what he's done with or to this band. … I want to have fucking fun, man, making music. I have the complete luxury of making music for a living. If I'm around people that don't fucking get that, then I want to be around people who get that."
By that time, STP had been joined by Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, but the partnership only lasted two years before Bennington bowed out, saying he had to focus on his main band. By that time in 2015, Weiland had recounted his own version of events, saying: "It's just a shame how it happened. … I felt we needed six months off in order to do a 20th-year anniversary tour and that 20th-anniversary tour didn't end up happening and I said, 'Okay, then we need to make a new record because we can't go on just playing the greatest-hits set. It's not going to work. We're losing fanbase. Our guarantees are starting to go down.' So I assumed we were all on the same page when we left the tour and it turned out not so and they got different management and things just soured."
Just a few months later, Weiland was dead of an overdose, at the age of 48. His former bandmates could only reflect on the fact that they'd seen it coming for years, and had been powerless to prevent it. "He was so tenacious in his lust for life in the early years," drummer Kretz said. "I really hoped he would come back — and have a second chance." Tragically, by the time STP introduced new frontman Jeff Gutt last November, Bennington had also passed, after taking his own life.


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